1 00:00:04,204 --> 00:00:10,710 ["Then, Now, Forever" plays] 2 00:00:19,986 --> 00:00:24,924 [crowd cheering] 3 00:00:24,991 --> 00:00:31,931 ["Bleeding in the Blur" playing] 4 00:00:46,479 --> 00:00:48,515 [singer] We are Code Orange! 5 00:00:59,192 --> 00:01:04,998 ♪ You're fighting over crumbs ♪ 6 00:01:05,065 --> 00:01:07,467 ♪ And starving ♪ 7 00:01:07,934 --> 00:01:12,772 ♪ Burning in the garden ♪ 8 00:01:12,839 --> 00:01:15,308 ♪ AAs they watch over it ♪ 9 00:01:15,375 --> 00:01:19,779 ♪ Put you out to pasture ♪ 10 00:01:19,846 --> 00:01:23,483 ♪ While you're chomping at the bit ♪ 11 00:01:23,550 --> 00:01:25,952 ♪ The line between art ♪ 12 00:01:26,019 --> 00:01:30,356 ♪ And pain no longer exists ♪ 13 00:01:31,257 --> 00:01:34,727 ♪ You're bleeding in the blur ♪ 14 00:01:35,462 --> 00:01:39,299 ♪ You're dying in a ditch ♪ 15 00:01:39,365 --> 00:01:42,302 ♪ Paint the picture How you want it ♪ 16 00:01:42,368 --> 00:01:46,506 ♪ It's yours to make fit ♪ 17 00:01:53,012 --> 00:01:56,983 ♪ I'm basking in the black on black ♪ 18 00:01:57,383 --> 00:02:01,488 ♪ While you're grinding in the gray ♪ 19 00:02:01,554 --> 00:02:04,791 ♪ A factory of cowards ♪ 20 00:02:04,858 --> 00:02:07,794 ♪ An army of inane ♪ 21 00:02:08,795 --> 00:02:12,632 ♪ Faith in numbers on the paper ♪ 22 00:02:12,699 --> 00:02:15,502 ♪ The view will never change ♪ 23 00:02:16,836 --> 00:02:20,273 ♪ Constructed just to fill the void ♪ 24 00:02:20,840 --> 00:02:24,244 ♪ You oil the machine ♪ 25 00:02:25,445 --> 00:02:29,449 ♪ You're bleeding in the blur ♪ 26 00:02:29,516 --> 00:02:32,552 ♪ You're dying in a ditch ♪ 27 00:02:33,419 --> 00:02:34,988 ♪ Paint the picture ♪ 28 00:02:35,054 --> 00:02:36,489 ♪ How you want it ♪ 29 00:02:36,556 --> 00:02:37,857 ♪ It's yours to make fit ♪ 30 00:03:19,232 --> 00:03:22,802 ♪ You're bleeding in the blur ♪ 31 00:03:22,869 --> 00:03:26,406 ♪ You're dying in a ditch ♪ 32 00:03:26,472 --> 00:03:28,208 ♪ Paint the picture ♪ 33 00:03:28,274 --> 00:03:30,243 ♪ How you want it ♪ 34 00:03:30,944 --> 00:03:33,046 ♪ It's yours to make fit ♪ 35 00:03:34,047 --> 00:03:40,220 [crowd cheering] 36 00:03:40,920 --> 00:03:44,290 [presenter] And now, Rocket League presents 37 00:03:44,357 --> 00:03:48,261 NXT takeover: Brooklyn. 38 00:03:48,528 --> 00:03:50,263 [urban music playing] 39 00:03:51,397 --> 00:03:53,533 [Mauro] We are in a New York state of mind 40 00:03:53,600 --> 00:03:54,934 as the notorious NXT 41 00:03:55,001 --> 00:03:56,769 is back in BK. 42 00:03:56,836 --> 00:03:59,205 If you don't know, now you know. 43 00:03:59,272 --> 00:04:04,077 This is NXT takeover: Brooklyn III. 44 00:04:04,143 --> 00:04:08,715 [crowd cheering] 45 00:04:09,282 --> 00:04:14,787 [rock music plays] 46 00:04:15,822 --> 00:04:19,425 [crowd cheering] 47 00:04:20,393 --> 00:04:21,260 [bell ringing] 48 00:04:21,694 --> 00:04:24,464 [host] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 49 00:04:24,530 --> 00:04:27,433 Making his way to the ring, from Cleveland, Ohio. 50 00:04:27,500 --> 00:04:29,269 Weighting 199 pounds, 51 00:04:29,736 --> 00:04:31,871 Johnny Gargano. 52 00:04:32,372 --> 00:04:33,773 [Mauro] The bonds of brotherhood 53 00:04:33,840 --> 00:04:35,141 are thought to be sacred 54 00:04:35,341 --> 00:04:38,211 that is why Tommaso Ciampa's brutal betrayal 55 00:04:38,277 --> 00:04:39,412 of Johnny Gargano 56 00:04:39,479 --> 00:04:41,414 in NXT takeover: Chicago 57 00:04:41,481 --> 00:04:44,450 following an unsuccessful NXT tag team title challenge 58 00:04:44,517 --> 00:04:46,686 will forever be stored 59 00:04:46,753 --> 00:04:49,522 into the NXT universe collective memory bank, Nigel. 60 00:04:49,589 --> 00:04:52,392 The Sicilian psychopath's merciless assault 61 00:04:52,458 --> 00:04:54,694 on his now former best friend ensured 62 00:04:54,761 --> 00:04:57,830 that the team of DIY was DOA. 63 00:04:58,031 --> 00:05:02,035 [Nigel] Absolutely did, but don't let Johnny Gargano 64 00:05:02,101 --> 00:05:04,537 hear you talking about Tommaso Ciampa 65 00:05:04,604 --> 00:05:05,772 because he wants to move on 66 00:05:05,838 --> 00:05:06,706 and forget him. 67 00:05:06,773 --> 00:05:08,541 I don't think he can. 68 00:05:08,608 --> 00:05:09,542 [Percy] I think he can. 69 00:05:09,609 --> 00:05:11,477 I know what he's made of, I know his heart. 70 00:05:11,544 --> 00:05:13,212 The only way you can be successful 71 00:05:13,279 --> 00:05:15,848 in this business is depend on yourself. 72 00:05:15,915 --> 00:05:17,050 Nobody can do it for you. 73 00:05:17,116 --> 00:05:18,718 [Mauro] He promises to keep up the good fight 74 00:05:18,785 --> 00:05:20,286 and he isn't riding solo. 75 00:05:20,353 --> 00:05:22,555 His closest confidant, Johnny Wrestling, 76 00:05:22,622 --> 00:05:24,290 is riding shotgun. 77 00:05:24,490 --> 00:05:27,093 We'll see what kind of salvos 78 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:28,728 he has in store for his opponent tonight. 79 00:05:28,795 --> 00:05:35,735 [guitar music plays] 80 00:05:36,836 --> 00:05:39,072 [crowd cheering] 81 00:05:43,976 --> 00:05:45,511 [host] And his opponent, 82 00:05:45,578 --> 00:05:48,347 accompanied to the ring by Zelina Vega, 83 00:05:48,414 --> 00:05:50,450 from Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, 84 00:05:50,516 --> 00:05:52,685 weighing 215 pounds, 85 00:05:52,752 --> 00:05:55,822 Andrade "Cien" Almas! 86 00:05:55,988 --> 00:05:57,123 [crowd cheering] 87 00:05:57,357 --> 00:05:59,359 [Mauro] Well, Andrade "Cien" Almas 88 00:05:59,425 --> 00:06:00,993 was the toast of the town 89 00:06:01,060 --> 00:06:02,662 as a third generation luchador 90 00:06:02,729 --> 00:06:04,197 in native Mexico where he conquered 91 00:06:04,263 --> 00:06:07,467 the oldest sports entertainment promotion still in existence: CMLL, 92 00:06:07,533 --> 00:06:10,002 but Nigel, things haven't gone as well 93 00:06:10,069 --> 00:06:12,772 here in NXT where he's taken his fair share of ls, 94 00:06:12,839 --> 00:06:15,508 but now it appears with his long-time business manager 95 00:06:15,575 --> 00:06:17,510 Zelina Vega by his side 96 00:06:17,577 --> 00:06:20,146 that things may be about to improve. 97 00:06:20,213 --> 00:06:21,814 [Nigel] It certainly looks that way. 98 00:06:21,881 --> 00:06:23,950 We saw in NXT TV, 99 00:06:24,016 --> 00:06:26,552 Vega had a significantly positive impact 100 00:06:26,619 --> 00:06:28,521 on Almas. 101 00:06:28,588 --> 00:06:31,758 [guitar music playing] 102 00:06:31,824 --> 00:06:34,327 [Mauro] So Almas appearing to be refocused 103 00:06:34,394 --> 00:06:36,329 and he'll need to be focused tonight 104 00:06:36,395 --> 00:06:38,164 against Johnny Gargano. 105 00:06:38,231 --> 00:06:40,933 We are here in a boisterous Barclays Center in Brooklyn, 106 00:06:41,000 --> 00:06:44,504 Mauro Ranallo flanked by Nigel McGuinness and Percy Watson. 107 00:06:44,570 --> 00:06:47,440 All of NXT's gold up for grabs tonight, Nigel. 108 00:06:47,507 --> 00:06:48,641 It certainly is. 109 00:06:48,708 --> 00:06:50,243 The tag team titles are on the belt. 110 00:06:50,309 --> 00:06:52,111 They have the opportunity tonight. 111 00:06:52,178 --> 00:06:54,180 The monstrous, Authors of Pain, 112 00:06:54,247 --> 00:06:57,750 take on the team that left them lying: Sanity 113 00:06:57,817 --> 00:07:01,821 And, of course, Asuka, this amazing streak, 114 00:07:01,888 --> 00:07:04,357 the undefeated, most dominant champion 115 00:07:04,424 --> 00:07:07,360 in NXT history defends her title 116 00:07:07,426 --> 00:07:09,595 against the woman who waited all summer 117 00:07:09,662 --> 00:07:12,064 for this opportunity: Ember Moon. 118 00:07:12,131 --> 00:07:14,233 [Percy] Let's talk about the main event. 119 00:07:15,735 --> 00:07:17,670 Bobby Roode is defending his title 120 00:07:17,737 --> 00:07:20,072 against a very driven Drew McIntyre, 121 00:07:20,139 --> 00:07:22,775 but, right now, we got two superstars 122 00:07:22,842 --> 00:07:24,577 that are looking to refocus 123 00:07:24,644 --> 00:07:27,880 and reinvent themselves and that's going down right now. 124 00:07:27,947 --> 00:07:29,315 [Mauro] Yes, both Andrade "Cien" Almas 125 00:07:29,382 --> 00:07:30,716 and Johnny Gargano 126 00:07:30,783 --> 00:07:33,886 would like to one day vie for the NXT championship. 127 00:07:33,953 --> 00:07:38,524 [crowd cheering] 128 00:07:38,591 --> 00:07:39,659 [bell ringing] 129 00:07:41,627 --> 00:07:43,429 [Mauro] And it doesn't take long 130 00:07:43,496 --> 00:07:46,332 for vociferous chants of Johnny Wrestling 131 00:07:46,532 --> 00:07:48,668 to fill the Barclays Center 132 00:07:48,734 --> 00:07:51,204 here in Brooklyn for the third consecutive year 133 00:07:51,270 --> 00:07:53,272 for NXT takeover. 134 00:07:53,339 --> 00:07:55,775 and what a way to take off 135 00:07:55,842 --> 00:07:59,278 in this quintessential Crossroads confrontation. 136 00:07:59,612 --> 00:08:01,747 [Nigel] Interesting match stylistically. 137 00:08:01,814 --> 00:08:06,719 Johnny Gargano's pace and innovation 138 00:08:06,786 --> 00:08:08,721 against Almas' experience and physical presence. 139 00:08:09,155 --> 00:08:14,894 I'd say Gargano's given up maybe 20, 25 pounds and looks a bit down 140 00:08:14,961 --> 00:08:17,129 I'd say a good deal of strength, as well. 141 00:08:17,330 --> 00:08:20,199 [Percy] Arm wringer by Almas. 142 00:08:20,700 --> 00:08:22,835 [crowd cheering] 143 00:08:22,902 --> 00:08:24,203 [Nigel] Great technique. 144 00:08:24,270 --> 00:08:27,406 [Mauro] Yeah, that's why they call him Johnny Wrestling. 145 00:08:27,473 --> 00:08:29,408 And a good reversal by Almas, 146 00:08:30,476 --> 00:08:32,011 with the headscissors and… 147 00:08:32,078 --> 00:08:33,112 [Percy] Look at this. 148 00:08:33,179 --> 00:08:36,549 [Mauro] Those are the habits I think Zelina would like to get rid of. 149 00:08:36,616 --> 00:08:37,683 [Percy] I thought she was trying to break him or stuff like that. 150 00:08:37,884 --> 00:08:39,185 [Mauro] Bridging pin. 151 00:08:39,385 --> 00:08:41,120 [Wrestler screaming] 152 00:08:41,187 --> 00:08:42,889 [Nigel] He's still on top. 153 00:08:42,955 --> 00:08:44,457 He still got that side headlock. 154 00:08:44,524 --> 00:08:45,992 He's still in control. 155 00:08:46,058 --> 00:08:48,194 [Mauro] Vega tweeted earlier today: 156 00:08:48,261 --> 00:08:51,397 "Flight at 5 a.m., arriving in New York, 157 00:08:51,464 --> 00:08:53,332 in the gym at 10, 158 00:08:53,399 --> 00:08:55,735 keeping the focus on the task at hand." 159 00:08:55,801 --> 00:08:58,771 Leapfrog by Gargano. Comes off the ropes. 160 00:08:58,838 --> 00:08:59,772 [Percy] Here we go. 161 00:08:59,839 --> 00:09:01,941 [Mauro] A hurricanrana by Johnny wrestling, 162 00:09:02,008 --> 00:09:03,643 followed up by the deep arm drag. 163 00:09:03,709 --> 00:09:04,911 [Percy] Johnny doesn't care 164 00:09:04,977 --> 00:09:06,979 that Almas is 20 some pounds more than he is. 165 00:09:07,046 --> 00:09:08,814 It doesn't matter. Who cares? 166 00:09:08,881 --> 00:09:10,449 [crowd cheering] 167 00:09:10,650 --> 00:09:13,452 [Mauro] Amazing stuff here, rolling crucifix by Gargano 168 00:09:13,519 --> 00:09:16,956 for a one-count, before employing that front facelock. 169 00:09:17,023 --> 00:09:20,726 [Nigel] He's pushing his hips down, putting all his weight on his shoulder. 170 00:09:20,793 --> 00:09:23,629 Making it more difficult to get out of this front facelock. 171 00:09:23,696 --> 00:09:26,098 [Mauro] Back in the day it was Tim Woods 172 00:09:26,165 --> 00:09:30,603 and Johnny Walker as Mr. Wrestling and Mr. Wrestling 2, 173 00:09:30,670 --> 00:09:33,639 and here, in 2017, it's Johnny Wrestling. 174 00:09:33,706 --> 00:09:37,109 [Nigel] And Gargano do well to hold onto that front facelock, 175 00:09:37,176 --> 00:09:40,579 needs to weaken the neck, looking for that Gargano escape, 176 00:09:40,646 --> 00:09:43,115 shoulder lock, neck crank combination. 177 00:09:43,182 --> 00:09:45,551 [Mauro] That's one way to escape the back elbow 178 00:09:45,618 --> 00:09:48,654 by Andrade "Cien" Almas driving the shoulder 179 00:09:48,721 --> 00:09:50,923 into the midsection of Johnny Gargano. 180 00:09:51,090 --> 00:09:53,092 [crowd cheering] 181 00:09:59,865 --> 00:10:01,367 [Nigel] Another one. 182 00:10:01,434 --> 00:10:04,470 [Mauro] Gargano lighting up Almas like nearby Times Square 183 00:10:04,537 --> 00:10:06,138 with those knife edge chops, 184 00:10:06,672 --> 00:10:10,943 and we want to give our best to two-time WWE hall-of-famer 185 00:10:11,010 --> 00:10:13,713 "Nature Boy" Ric Flair known for his chops 186 00:10:13,779 --> 00:10:15,514 and known for his battle right now, 187 00:10:15,581 --> 00:10:18,951 all the best to Nature Boy as Andrade "Cien" Almas 188 00:10:19,018 --> 00:10:22,054 giving his best to Johnny Gargano. 189 00:10:22,121 --> 00:10:26,826 -[woman screaming] -[crowd cheering] 190 00:10:29,395 --> 00:10:31,230 [Mauro] Well, turnabout is fair play. 191 00:10:31,297 --> 00:10:35,301 That's an open palm chop by Almas, but look at this, Nigel. 192 00:10:35,368 --> 00:10:38,237 [Nigel] Knee strike down again with the right across the chest. 193 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:40,039 [Mauro] Vicious. 194 00:10:40,106 --> 00:10:43,576 [Nigel] It'd be interesting to see here, Almas, does he keep up the pace? 195 00:10:43,642 --> 00:10:45,077 Does he stay aggressive? 196 00:10:45,144 --> 00:10:48,914 [Mauro] Well, Zelina Vega seems to have added that edge 197 00:10:48,981 --> 00:10:52,184 to Andrade "Cien" Almas' game plan 198 00:10:52,251 --> 00:10:56,288 and it's reaping dividends right now on Johnny Gargano, of course. 199 00:10:56,656 --> 00:10:58,991 [Percy] I got to say, Andrade "Cien"Almas 200 00:10:59,058 --> 00:11:01,527 looks more focused than I've ever seen him. 201 00:11:02,094 --> 00:11:04,397 [crowd cheering] 202 00:11:04,630 --> 00:11:07,299 [Nigel] Obviously, going to be looking for that hammerlock DDT, 203 00:11:07,366 --> 00:11:09,402 to put Gargano away. 204 00:11:09,468 --> 00:11:11,404 A little early so far to go for it. 205 00:11:11,637 --> 00:11:13,472 [crowd cheering] 206 00:11:13,939 --> 00:11:16,242 [Mauro] Gargano has Almas in the ropes 207 00:11:16,308 --> 00:11:19,245 but it's Almas now with that hanging triangle. 208 00:11:19,311 --> 00:11:22,181 [Nigel] An arm bar, look at the extension on the arm bar. 209 00:11:22,248 --> 00:11:25,751 [Referee] Hey, come on. Back it up. 210 00:11:25,918 --> 00:11:28,554 [Mauro] And working on that left arm 211 00:11:28,621 --> 00:11:31,223 of Johnny Gargano is Andrade "Cien" Almas 212 00:11:31,290 --> 00:11:34,427 so really sticking to a sound strategy in this matchup 213 00:11:34,493 --> 00:11:36,829 focusing the point of his attack. 214 00:11:37,363 --> 00:11:39,899 Look at the number one trend worldwide, 215 00:11:39,965 --> 00:11:42,068 no surprise: NXT takeover. 216 00:11:43,269 --> 00:11:46,605 Social media has been buzzing for weeks leading up to this, 217 00:11:46,772 --> 00:11:48,774 the crown Jewel for NXT. 218 00:11:49,775 --> 00:11:51,610 [Zelina] Come on! Come on! 219 00:11:51,677 --> 00:11:54,146 [Nigel] Just a simple arm bar from Almas, 220 00:11:54,647 --> 00:11:57,283 but with technique that can be agony. 221 00:11:57,349 --> 00:11:59,518 [Percy] But if the damage has already been done, 222 00:11:59,585 --> 00:12:02,455 just applying more just makes things worse for Gargano. 223 00:12:02,655 --> 00:12:05,725 [crowd cheering] 224 00:12:09,295 --> 00:12:11,664 [Zelina] Come on! 225 00:12:11,731 --> 00:12:13,165 [referee] Let's go! 226 00:12:13,432 --> 00:12:15,401 [Gargano screams] 227 00:12:20,005 --> 00:12:26,178 [Mauro] Andrade "Cien" Almas with a tight grip on Johnny Gargano. 228 00:12:26,245 --> 00:12:28,614 [Nigel] Trying to keep his hips low as well. 229 00:12:28,681 --> 00:12:32,084 Keeping Gargano close to the mat so he can't switch out underneath 230 00:12:32,151 --> 00:12:35,287 to reverse the pressure and able to do it now, though. 231 00:12:35,354 --> 00:12:37,289 [Mauro] Gargano back to the vertical base. 232 00:12:37,356 --> 00:12:39,525 Fires off a right hand and another right hand 233 00:12:39,592 --> 00:12:42,895 into the bread basket of Almas, and escapes with that arm drag. 234 00:12:43,095 --> 00:12:48,100 Drop toe-hold, right into the turnbuckle goes Almas. 235 00:12:48,901 --> 00:12:51,470 [Percy] Great awareness by Johnny Gargano. 236 00:12:52,705 --> 00:12:55,007 [Mauro] Almas with a kick to the midsection. 237 00:12:55,074 --> 00:12:57,343 The momentum is back in his favor or is it? 238 00:12:57,576 --> 00:13:01,147 The knee strike by Gargano. 239 00:13:01,213 --> 00:13:04,550 And malfunction at the junction double clothesline 240 00:13:04,617 --> 00:13:06,452 and you can hear the impact. 241 00:13:06,719 --> 00:13:08,788 [crowd cheering] 242 00:13:09,455 --> 00:13:12,091 Get up! Get up! 243 00:13:13,058 --> 00:13:15,594 [Mauro] Almas battled the debuting Bobby Roode 244 00:13:15,661 --> 00:13:18,364 at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn II last year. 245 00:13:18,697 --> 00:13:20,166 Roode will defend the NXT title 246 00:13:20,232 --> 00:13:22,134 against Crew McIntyre later tonight. 247 00:13:23,169 --> 00:13:29,742 [crowd cheering] 248 00:13:31,143 --> 00:13:33,946 [Mauro] Gargano just putting everything. 249 00:13:34,413 --> 00:13:41,353 [crowd cheering] 250 00:13:45,257 --> 00:13:47,493 [Percy] Okay. Okay. [Nigel] I didn't know 251 00:13:47,560 --> 00:13:49,562 if that was great technique from Gargano 252 00:13:49,628 --> 00:13:51,197 looking to exchange strikes, 253 00:13:51,263 --> 00:13:52,298 but he seems to have-- 254 00:13:52,498 --> 00:13:56,035 [Mauro] And roundhouse kick by JohnnyGargano after he and Almas 255 00:13:56,101 --> 00:14:00,406 paid tribute to Don Frye and Yoshihiro Takayama 256 00:14:00,472 --> 00:14:03,609 and now the tip-up, Gargano lands on the apron. 257 00:14:04,143 --> 00:14:04,977 [Percy] Yeah! 258 00:14:05,044 --> 00:14:08,547 [Mauro] Slingshot spear by Gargano, back press, hooks the leg… 259 00:14:09,114 --> 00:14:10,749 Almas able to escape. 260 00:14:10,816 --> 00:14:12,451 [Percy] So close. 261 00:14:12,785 --> 00:14:13,752 Come on! 262 00:14:15,588 --> 00:14:18,424 This is what we said. Come on, this is what we talked about! 263 00:14:18,490 --> 00:14:19,725 [Nigel] Let's take a look here. 264 00:14:19,792 --> 00:14:21,794 Almas was moving. 265 00:14:21,861 --> 00:14:23,295 [crowd cheering] 266 00:14:23,362 --> 00:14:26,765 Gargano had escaled Right through the middle rope. 267 00:14:26,832 --> 00:14:28,067 So much impact. 268 00:14:28,367 --> 00:14:30,502 [crowd cheering] 269 00:14:30,970 --> 00:14:32,605 [Mauro] Gargano looking for the suplex, 270 00:14:32,671 --> 00:14:33,839 go-behind by Almas. 271 00:14:34,473 --> 00:14:37,443 Waistlock, wanted the o'Connor roll, 272 00:14:37,509 --> 00:14:39,278 well scouted by Gargano. 273 00:14:39,345 --> 00:14:40,813 -[crowd shouts] -[presenters] Oh! 274 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:44,250 [Mauro] Back kick right into the mush of Andrade "Cien" Almas. 275 00:14:44,316 --> 00:14:47,953 Tope suicida, Johnny wrestling. 276 00:14:48,020 --> 00:14:49,288 Get up! 277 00:14:49,355 --> 00:14:51,390 [Percy] Apparently Almas still hasn't learned. 278 00:14:52,191 --> 00:14:59,131 [crowd cheering] 279 00:14:59,965 --> 00:15:03,302 [Mauro] Slingshot DDT shades of RVD. 280 00:15:03,369 --> 00:15:06,739 And Gargano with the cover-- 281 00:15:06,805 --> 00:15:09,708 Almas able to lift that right shoulder and a hind sign. 282 00:15:09,942 --> 00:15:11,510 Was that the right cover, Nigel? 283 00:15:11,577 --> 00:15:13,545 [Nigel] Perhaps not, that might be a good call. 284 00:15:13,612 --> 00:15:14,980 Let's take a look here. 285 00:15:15,047 --> 00:15:18,751 First of all, we'll see Gargano flying. 286 00:15:18,918 --> 00:15:21,587 [crowd cheering] 287 00:15:22,187 --> 00:15:27,393 Vega, beside herself and here it is, over the top rope into the DDT. 288 00:15:27,793 --> 00:15:30,195 Look, as Mauro said there, 289 00:15:30,262 --> 00:15:34,400 not enough body weight on the shoulder of Almas to keep him down. 290 00:15:34,466 --> 00:15:35,968 [crowd cheering] 291 00:15:36,035 --> 00:15:40,172 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano in control now on the bigger Andrade "Cien" Almas 292 00:15:40,239 --> 00:15:42,641 and showing some of his strength, 293 00:15:42,708 --> 00:15:44,276 but Almas able to escape. 294 00:15:44,977 --> 00:15:50,516 [crowd cheering] 295 00:15:52,084 --> 00:15:54,286 [Mauro] Almas comes off the ropes and another-- 296 00:15:54,520 --> 00:15:57,423 oh, right into-- had that well-scouted! 297 00:15:57,489 --> 00:15:58,457 [crowd shouts] 298 00:15:58,524 --> 00:16:00,259 [Mauro] Looking for the slingshot spear, 299 00:16:00,326 --> 00:16:01,427 instead Almas-- 300 00:16:02,861 --> 00:16:05,664 tornado, inverted DDT, 301 00:16:05,731 --> 00:16:09,335 -[Mauro] hooks both legs. -[crowd] One, two three! 302 00:16:09,401 --> 00:16:12,104 And there is the grit and the resilience, 303 00:16:12,171 --> 00:16:15,207 the guts of Johnny Gargano on display. 304 00:16:15,507 --> 00:16:19,545 [Percy] Look at the confusion on the face of Andrade right now. He can't believe it. 305 00:16:19,845 --> 00:16:22,815 [Nigel] What a great series of maneuvers, though. 306 00:16:22,881 --> 00:16:26,585 Almas put together there and then check this out here. 307 00:16:26,752 --> 00:16:27,987 [crowd shouts] 308 00:16:28,153 --> 00:16:31,957 [Nigel] Tornado, inverted DDT on the back of the head. 309 00:16:33,258 --> 00:16:35,427 Gargano's in la-la land. 310 00:16:35,494 --> 00:16:37,663 [crowd cheering] 311 00:16:37,730 --> 00:16:39,298 [Mauro] Almas does hold a victory 312 00:16:39,365 --> 00:16:41,934 over former NXT champion, 313 00:16:42,001 --> 00:16:43,068 Shinsuke Nakamura, 314 00:16:43,135 --> 00:16:48,273 of course, is vying for the WWE title at SummerSlam against Jinder Mahal 315 00:16:48,340 --> 00:16:51,110 and Almas wants to continue his winning ways. 316 00:16:51,176 --> 00:16:53,512 What a chop on Gargano! 317 00:16:54,847 --> 00:16:57,616 And you can see the dividend that Zelina Vega 318 00:16:57,683 --> 00:16:59,551 is already paying Andrade "Cien" Almas. 319 00:16:59,618 --> 00:17:02,087 You said it, Percy, you've never seen him this focused. 320 00:17:02,154 --> 00:17:03,122 [Percy] I've never seen it. 321 00:17:03,188 --> 00:17:06,091 It is all attributed to what Zelina has done for him so far. 322 00:17:07,025 --> 00:17:09,528 She's definitely worth her amount of commission. 323 00:17:09,595 --> 00:17:13,832 -[crowd cheering] -[wrestlers grunting] 324 00:17:13,899 --> 00:17:15,667 [Mauro] Both of them in a perilous position. 325 00:17:15,734 --> 00:17:18,904 Gargano trying to stave off the high impact attack 326 00:17:18,971 --> 00:17:22,007 of Almas with those right hands to the body. 327 00:17:22,074 --> 00:17:24,109 Oh, and a headbutt by Gargano. 328 00:17:24,176 --> 00:17:29,948 [crowd cheering and shouting] 329 00:17:30,015 --> 00:17:33,452 [Nigel] Almas precarious perched from the middle rope there. 330 00:17:34,553 --> 00:17:36,355 What's Gargano thinking here? 331 00:17:36,422 --> 00:17:38,290 [Percy] Whatever it is, it can't be good. 332 00:17:38,357 --> 00:17:39,858 [crowd cheering] 333 00:17:40,225 --> 00:17:41,827 [Nigel] Here it is. 334 00:17:42,227 --> 00:17:44,696 [Mauro] Sunset flip looking for the powerbomb, 335 00:17:44,763 --> 00:17:46,432 but what an escape by Almas 336 00:17:46,498 --> 00:17:51,437 and a spinning back elbow drops Johnny Gargano into the corner. 337 00:17:51,937 --> 00:17:54,440 What a beautiful transition by Almas. 338 00:17:54,506 --> 00:17:58,444 Oh, and right into the enzuigiri by Johnny wrestling. 339 00:17:58,944 --> 00:18:01,313 Oh, and a hip toss into the turnbuckles. 340 00:18:01,380 --> 00:18:03,348 [Nigel] Back and forth this goes. 341 00:18:04,483 --> 00:18:08,787 [Mauro] A seesaw battle to kick off NXT takeover: Brooklyn III. 342 00:18:08,854 --> 00:18:13,559 [crowd cheering] 343 00:18:14,593 --> 00:18:17,763 [Mauro] Flying headscissors. Looking for the Gargano escape. 344 00:18:17,830 --> 00:18:19,031 [Percy] That's it! 345 00:18:19,832 --> 00:18:21,767 [Mauro] In the center of the ring. 346 00:18:22,134 --> 00:18:23,469 [Percy] Gargano's got it locked in. 347 00:18:24,236 --> 00:18:28,207 -[crowd cheering] -Come on! 348 00:18:28,474 --> 00:18:33,545 [Nigel] Still has it. Will Almas tap to the Gargano escape? 349 00:18:33,612 --> 00:18:36,515 [Percy] Smart move of Johnny keeping Andrade from the ropes. 350 00:18:36,582 --> 00:18:38,350 [Mauro] Almas was able to transition. 351 00:18:38,417 --> 00:18:40,419 [Nigel] Beautiful! 352 00:18:40,486 --> 00:18:41,954 [Mauro] Buckle bomb! 353 00:18:42,020 --> 00:18:43,722 Buckle bomb by Almas. 354 00:18:44,790 --> 00:18:49,862 Andrade "Cien" Almas with the Almas annihilation. 355 00:18:50,062 --> 00:18:52,664 Almas drops down, back press. 356 00:18:53,765 --> 00:18:58,570 Johnny Gargano, with the biggest escape 357 00:18:58,637 --> 00:19:01,039 potentially of his career. 358 00:19:01,607 --> 00:19:02,875 And that continuously speaks 359 00:19:02,941 --> 00:19:05,277 to the resolve of Johnny Gargano. 360 00:19:05,344 --> 00:19:08,447 He'll reach, he'll dig deep, he'll do whatever it takes. 361 00:19:08,647 --> 00:19:13,018 [crowd cheering] 362 00:19:13,085 --> 00:19:19,024 [Zelina] Get up. Get up! 363 00:19:19,091 --> 00:19:21,159 [Mauro] Thunderous show of respect 364 00:19:21,226 --> 00:19:25,964 for Andrade "Cien" Almas and Johnny Gargano, 365 00:19:26,031 --> 00:19:31,236 and the hunger, the desire, the competition that is NXT. 366 00:19:31,436 --> 00:19:32,804 [crowd cheering] 367 00:19:33,038 --> 00:19:36,875 [Nigel] How much does Johnny Gargano have left in the tank? 368 00:19:36,942 --> 00:19:38,243 [Mauro] And look at the focus, 369 00:19:38,310 --> 00:19:41,346 Almas remain-- the attack remains 370 00:19:41,413 --> 00:19:43,549 on that left arm of Johnny Gargano. 371 00:19:43,815 --> 00:19:46,585 [crowd cheering] 372 00:19:46,652 --> 00:19:52,124 [Nigel] Gonna put him away, though. 373 00:19:53,292 --> 00:19:56,628 [Mauro] And the more he focuses on Gargano's left arm 374 00:19:57,229 --> 00:19:59,431 the more it diminishes the effects 375 00:19:59,498 --> 00:20:01,800 of the Gargano escape should he get it again, 376 00:20:01,867 --> 00:20:02,935 and he just nailed-- 377 00:20:03,135 --> 00:20:04,670 Almas with a back kick. 378 00:20:04,903 --> 00:20:07,072 [crowd cheering] 379 00:20:07,339 --> 00:20:09,808 [Mauro] Oh, what a kick by Gargano. 380 00:20:10,309 --> 00:20:13,312 [crowd cheering] 381 00:20:13,812 --> 00:20:15,180 [Nigel] Watch this. 382 00:20:15,247 --> 00:20:19,051 [Mauro] It's the summer time and Gargano's playing lawn darts 383 00:20:19,117 --> 00:20:21,320 with Andrade "Cien" Almas. 384 00:20:21,386 --> 00:20:24,022 [Percy] That's how you get physical, Johnny Gargano, here we go. 385 00:20:25,123 --> 00:20:27,826 [crowd cheering] 386 00:20:27,893 --> 00:20:29,528 [Mauro] Gargano must be attending 387 00:20:29,595 --> 00:20:33,498 Burning Man next week because he is en fuego here in Brook-- 388 00:20:33,565 --> 00:20:35,200 [Nigel] What is that? 389 00:20:36,435 --> 00:20:37,803 [commentators] Oh! 390 00:20:37,869 --> 00:20:41,240 [Mauro] A distraction of Zelina Vega results in a dropkick by Almas. 391 00:20:42,341 --> 00:20:45,644 [crowd cheering] 392 00:20:45,711 --> 00:20:49,314 [Mauro] Hammerlock reverse STO into the DDT! 393 00:20:49,381 --> 00:20:51,883 [crowd] One, two, three! 394 00:20:51,950 --> 00:20:54,319 [Mauro] Almas records a huge win. 395 00:20:54,386 --> 00:21:00,025 [host] Here's your winner: Andrade "Cien" Almas. 396 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:01,560 [Mauro] But let the record book show 397 00:21:01,627 --> 00:21:04,796 a huge assist to Zelina Vega 398 00:21:04,863 --> 00:21:09,234 who threw a shirt at Johnny Gargano. 399 00:21:09,301 --> 00:21:12,504 What a celebration, what a match. 400 00:21:12,771 --> 00:21:16,375 [urban music playing] 401 00:21:19,211 --> 00:21:20,646 [Nigel] Let's see how this went down. 402 00:21:20,712 --> 00:21:24,683 It really was back and forth matchup each and every way. 403 00:21:24,750 --> 00:21:26,084 Going for the knees in the corner. 404 00:21:26,952 --> 00:21:29,921 Gargano came back, missed all the way 405 00:21:29,988 --> 00:21:33,292 round and round and round, all the way down. 406 00:21:33,458 --> 00:21:36,294 Gargano escaped in the center of the ring. 407 00:21:36,828 --> 00:21:39,765 How Almas didn't tap, I will never know. 408 00:21:39,831 --> 00:21:42,134 Guts and determination. 409 00:21:42,501 --> 00:21:44,936 Finally managed to work his way out. 410 00:21:45,370 --> 00:21:47,839 And all the strength and power 411 00:21:47,906 --> 00:21:52,377 to pick up this man and buckle bomb into the corner. 412 00:21:53,645 --> 00:21:58,317 He would follow that up with a thunderous double knees. 413 00:21:58,383 --> 00:22:01,586 Gargano barely able to kick-out. 414 00:22:01,653 --> 00:22:03,221 It would turn around, though. 415 00:22:03,288 --> 00:22:07,492 Gargano hitting this devastating lawn dart in the corner, 416 00:22:07,559 --> 00:22:10,829 but just two weak to follow-up, 417 00:22:10,896 --> 00:22:14,099 and then finally, a moment of genius 418 00:22:14,499 --> 00:22:19,705 at the end of a match, vega throwing in that t-shirt. 419 00:22:19,771 --> 00:22:20,806 [Mauro] She owns the money. 420 00:22:20,872 --> 00:22:23,675 [Nigel] I'm not sure. I think that was a DIY t-shirt, 421 00:22:23,942 --> 00:22:26,678 got inside the head of Gargano 422 00:22:26,745 --> 00:22:28,447 and that was enough to distract him 423 00:22:29,114 --> 00:22:34,486 and get the opportunity for Almas to hit that hammerlock DDT 424 00:22:34,653 --> 00:22:36,254 and get the victory. 425 00:22:36,321 --> 00:22:37,689 [Mauro] We talked the-- we talked 426 00:22:37,756 --> 00:22:40,659 about the renewed focus of Andrade "Cien" Almas. 427 00:22:42,060 --> 00:22:45,831 It was a momentary lapse in focus, thanks to Zelina Vega 428 00:22:45,897 --> 00:22:48,633 that cost Johnny Gargano this match. 429 00:22:48,800 --> 00:22:50,235 [Percy] Whatever Andrade is paying Zelina, 430 00:22:50,435 --> 00:22:53,305 he needs to double it. She earned that money tonight. 431 00:22:54,039 --> 00:22:55,841 [Mauro] We are just getting underway, 432 00:22:55,907 --> 00:23:00,178 but what a start for NXT takeover: Brooklyn III. 433 00:23:01,680 --> 00:23:08,253 [crowd cheering] 434 00:23:11,823 --> 00:23:15,594 [Mauro] Whoa, look who's-- look who's in attendance. 435 00:23:15,794 --> 00:23:18,263 It's raw general manager, Kurt Angle 436 00:23:18,330 --> 00:23:20,766 smackdown general manager, Daniel Bryan. 437 00:23:20,832 --> 00:23:22,934 -[Percy] Wow! -[Nigel] Wow! 438 00:23:23,001 --> 00:23:26,071 Into this huge event, certainly scouting for talent, 439 00:23:26,238 --> 00:23:29,341 the next WWE universal champion 440 00:23:29,408 --> 00:23:31,676 could be here tonight. 441 00:23:31,743 --> 00:23:36,114 [rock music playing] 442 00:23:36,181 --> 00:23:39,184 [Percy] But the only thing Drew McIntyre had in his mind 443 00:23:39,251 --> 00:23:42,220 the day he walked back in here was the NXT title. 444 00:23:42,287 --> 00:23:43,355 He's made it very clear. 445 00:23:43,422 --> 00:23:46,758 Opportunity of a lifetime coming up for Drew McIntyre tonight. 446 00:23:46,825 --> 00:23:48,560 [rock music playing] 447 00:23:49,594 --> 00:23:51,363 [Mauro] Well, coming up, 448 00:23:51,429 --> 00:23:55,867 it will be the NXT tag team championship match. 449 00:23:55,934 --> 00:23:58,570 A huge mass of humanity will be in the ring 450 00:23:58,637 --> 00:24:01,406 as the dominant, undefeated tag team champions, 451 00:24:01,473 --> 00:24:05,510 the Authors of Pain square off with Sanity, next. 452 00:24:05,844 --> 00:24:08,914 [rock music playing] 453 00:24:09,714 --> 00:24:16,321 [techno music playing] 454 00:24:16,388 --> 00:24:20,358 [man] The book of dominance has opened. 455 00:24:20,926 --> 00:24:25,096 Foretold to fall of past champions. 456 00:24:26,832 --> 00:24:31,102 [host 1] Authors of pain have won the Dusty Tag Team Classic. 457 00:24:31,903 --> 00:24:36,107 And the Authors of pain bulldoze their way to the titles. 458 00:24:36,842 --> 00:24:40,846 A prophecy fulfilled. 459 00:24:40,912 --> 00:24:43,682 [man] A blanket of dominance… 460 00:24:44,950 --> 00:24:46,985 covers NXT. 461 00:24:47,052 --> 00:24:49,020 [Percy] This is pure devastation. 462 00:24:49,087 --> 00:24:51,389 [Mauro] Complete and utter destruction. 463 00:24:51,456 --> 00:24:53,191 [man] Accept the dominance, 464 00:24:53,258 --> 00:24:59,030 accept the sorrow, accept the pain. 465 00:25:01,099 --> 00:25:02,767 [Mauro] Wait, whoa, whoa. 466 00:25:02,834 --> 00:25:04,135 [Nigel] That's Nikki Cross. 467 00:25:04,202 --> 00:25:05,937 [Percy] Why is Nikki Cross out here? 468 00:25:06,238 --> 00:25:07,973 [Mauro] It went all the way to Sanity 469 00:25:08,039 --> 00:25:11,376 Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe laying waste. 470 00:25:11,743 --> 00:25:14,779 [Nigel] The Authors of pain walked right by Nikki Cross. 471 00:25:15,447 --> 00:25:17,549 [Mauro] And here's the showdown. 472 00:25:18,083 --> 00:25:23,154 [crowd] NXT! NXT! 473 00:25:24,055 --> 00:25:25,657 [Mauro] Oh and it's on! 474 00:25:27,192 --> 00:25:29,127 -[Percy] Whoa! -[Nigel] Oh! 475 00:25:30,262 --> 00:25:32,797 [tension-building music playing] 476 00:25:32,864 --> 00:25:34,833 [Percy] Sanity's looking for a problem. 477 00:25:34,900 --> 00:25:36,968 I think they got one with Authors of pain. 478 00:25:37,135 --> 00:25:39,504 [Mauro] it looks like this plan backfired 479 00:25:40,105 --> 00:25:43,141 as the Authors of pain are standing tall in the ring. 480 00:25:44,442 --> 00:25:48,213 Sanity you'd better be aware: 481 00:25:48,280 --> 00:25:51,483 monsters are real. 482 00:25:51,550 --> 00:25:54,452 [man 1] We have to end all these lies. 483 00:25:54,519 --> 00:25:57,188 The best way we do that… 484 00:25:57,822 --> 00:25:59,291 [man 2] Chaos. 485 00:25:59,891 --> 00:26:01,359 [Nigel] Here come those big monsters 486 00:26:01,426 --> 00:26:03,361 Akam leading the charge. 487 00:26:03,962 --> 00:26:04,896 -[Percy] Oh, whoa! -[Nigel] Oh! 488 00:26:04,963 --> 00:26:05,964 [Mauro] It's Eric Young! 489 00:26:06,031 --> 00:26:07,265 [Percy] I can't believe it. 490 00:26:07,332 --> 00:26:08,233 [Nigel] Oh, he's zip tying him. 491 00:26:08,300 --> 00:26:09,134 [Percy] Oh, no, no. 492 00:26:09,200 --> 00:26:11,236 [Mauro] Meanwhile, Sanity's members 493 00:26:11,303 --> 00:26:13,305 Killian Dain, Alexander Wolfe 494 00:26:13,371 --> 00:26:14,839 just laying waste to Akam. 495 00:26:14,906 --> 00:26:17,809 [Nigel] There is Rezar on the outside, cannot move. 496 00:26:17,876 --> 00:26:20,278 [Percy] Akam is completely helpless right now. 497 00:26:20,345 --> 00:26:22,013 [Mauro] The NXT tag team champion, 498 00:26:22,080 --> 00:26:23,982 they've never been treated this way. 499 00:26:24,382 --> 00:26:28,019 [man] Chaos always wins. 500 00:26:28,086 --> 00:26:32,123 [Music fades] 501 00:26:34,626 --> 00:26:36,861 [host] Barclays Center NXT universe 502 00:26:36,928 --> 00:26:42,968 congratulations NXT takeover is trending number one worldwide. 503 00:26:43,034 --> 00:26:47,505 [crowd cheering] 504 00:26:48,807 --> 00:26:50,508 [host] Now, ladies and gentlemen, 505 00:26:50,575 --> 00:26:55,447 please help me welcome home to NXT our special guest commentator 506 00:26:55,513 --> 00:26:58,083 Corey Graves! 507 00:26:58,149 --> 00:27:05,090 [rock music playing] 508 00:27:06,157 --> 00:27:10,795 [crowd cheering] 509 00:27:15,433 --> 00:27:18,136 [Mauro] "The savior of misbehavior", 510 00:27:18,203 --> 00:27:21,039 former NXT tag team champion, 511 00:27:21,940 --> 00:27:28,246 analyst on Raw and 205 live, Corey graves comes home to NXT 512 00:27:28,313 --> 00:27:32,584 the night before he calls SummerSlam tomorrow night 513 00:27:32,784 --> 00:27:35,654 Corey, you know a thing or two about the NXT tag team championship. 514 00:27:35,720 --> 00:27:36,621 You're absolutely right. 515 00:27:36,688 --> 00:27:37,522 You didn't think I'd miss 516 00:27:37,589 --> 00:27:39,290 takeover: Brooklyn for the world, did you? 517 00:27:39,357 --> 00:27:40,258 Former tag team champion 518 00:27:40,325 --> 00:27:43,662 and talk about the size of this match literally I can't wait. 519 00:27:47,632 --> 00:27:54,205 ["Controlled Caos" playing] 520 00:28:16,027 --> 00:28:22,534 [crowd cheering] 521 00:28:41,953 --> 00:28:44,622 [man] Come on, baby! 522 00:28:44,689 --> 00:28:50,228 [Mauro] Corey, they bring the numbers, they bring the chaos, 523 00:28:50,395 --> 00:28:52,831 led by the maestro of Mayhem, Eric Young, 524 00:28:52,897 --> 00:28:55,934 Sanity set to vie for the NXT tag team titles. 525 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:58,970 What impresses you the most about this faction? 526 00:28:59,037 --> 00:29:00,405 [Corey] When it comes to mind games, 527 00:29:00,472 --> 00:29:03,575 I don't know if there's a team more proficient than the group of Sanity. 528 00:29:03,641 --> 00:29:05,343 The fact that they always keep you guessing 529 00:29:05,410 --> 00:29:07,011 who do you have to prepare for? 530 00:29:07,078 --> 00:29:07,946 which members? 531 00:29:08,012 --> 00:29:09,214 What do they have in mind? 532 00:29:09,280 --> 00:29:12,484 because quite frankly all four members seem out of their minds. 533 00:29:13,651 --> 00:29:16,521 [crowd cheering] 534 00:29:16,588 --> 00:29:18,756 [Mauro] Eric Young, Killian Dain, 535 00:29:18,823 --> 00:29:21,159 Alexander Wolfe, and Nikki Cross 536 00:29:21,226 --> 00:29:25,663 comprise the unhinged Sanity. 537 00:29:26,598 --> 00:29:28,566 [rock music playing] 538 00:29:29,000 --> 00:29:31,102 [crowd cheering] 539 00:29:31,770 --> 00:29:35,106 [Corey] Nikki Cross as usual looks fit to be tied. 540 00:29:36,007 --> 00:29:37,775 Complete basket case in the ring. 541 00:29:39,444 --> 00:29:41,613 [Percy] I can't help but wonder if the master, 542 00:29:41,679 --> 00:29:44,082 manipulator/strategist Eric Young 543 00:29:44,149 --> 00:29:47,785 has formulated a plan to knock off the dominant force 544 00:29:47,852 --> 00:29:48,987 known as the Authors of Pain. 545 00:29:49,053 --> 00:29:53,191 [Corey] I'm certain Eric Young has a master plan, Percy. 546 00:29:53,525 --> 00:29:55,527 [crowd cheering] 547 00:29:55,894 --> 00:29:58,396 [Mauro] Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain 548 00:29:58,463 --> 00:30:01,199 appear to be the tandem that will be challenging 549 00:30:01,266 --> 00:30:04,569 the Authors of Pain for the NXT tag team titles. 550 00:30:05,136 --> 00:30:12,076 ["Pain" playing] 551 00:30:12,911 --> 00:30:15,547 [crowd cheering] 552 00:30:16,147 --> 00:30:19,484 [Mauro] Led by the legendary Paul Ellering. 553 00:30:22,220 --> 00:30:27,992 Rezar and Akam, undefeated Authors of Pain. 554 00:30:29,127 --> 00:30:30,328 [bell ringing] 555 00:30:30,528 --> 00:30:34,499 [host] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall 556 00:30:34,566 --> 00:30:39,504 and it is for the NXT tag team championship. 557 00:30:40,004 --> 00:30:43,374 Making their way to the ring accompanied by Paul Ellering, 558 00:30:43,441 --> 00:30:46,044 and a combined weight of 615 pounds, 559 00:30:46,211 --> 00:30:49,814 they are the NXT tag team champions 560 00:30:49,881 --> 00:30:53,318 Akam, Rezar, the Authors of-- 561 00:30:53,384 --> 00:30:54,619 [Mauro] Look at this. 562 00:30:54,686 --> 00:30:58,122 And it is already on before it officially begins. 563 00:30:58,957 --> 00:31:01,459 [Corey] I could tell you when Neville and I were the NXT tag team champions 564 00:31:01,526 --> 00:31:03,428 I wouldn't want a part of either of these teams. 565 00:31:03,494 --> 00:31:06,397 [Mauro] This cauldron of enmity has reached its boiling point 566 00:31:06,464 --> 00:31:10,134 beofre the opening bell as the AOP and Sanity 567 00:31:11,336 --> 00:31:14,105 attacking each other like rabid animals. 568 00:31:14,606 --> 00:31:16,808 [Nigel] The AOP is certainly furious, 569 00:31:16,875 --> 00:31:18,276 we can understand why. 570 00:31:18,343 --> 00:31:20,245 Sanity is the only team 571 00:31:20,311 --> 00:31:22,714 that has left them laying in the center of the ring. 572 00:31:23,514 --> 00:31:25,550 [crowd cheering] 573 00:31:25,617 --> 00:31:28,419 [Percy] Very smart by Sanity at that point 574 00:31:28,486 --> 00:31:30,321 but you've never ever seen 575 00:31:30,388 --> 00:31:31,723 AOP get dominated. 576 00:31:31,789 --> 00:31:34,459 [Mauro] Sanity now looking to return the favor. 577 00:31:34,892 --> 00:31:37,695 [Corey] To that point, I think that might be why the Authors of Pain 578 00:31:37,762 --> 00:31:38,963 jumpstarted this fight. 579 00:31:39,030 --> 00:31:42,133 The amount of respect they have for what Sanity's capable of. 580 00:31:42,333 --> 00:31:44,335 [Mauro] Eric Young looking to introduce a table 581 00:31:45,470 --> 00:31:50,708 to this fracas, the melee, this match has yet to officially begin. 582 00:31:54,779 --> 00:31:58,116 Things have broken down here at Barclays Center 583 00:31:59,684 --> 00:32:03,621 between two of the biggest teams in NXT. 584 00:32:04,389 --> 00:32:06,991 [Corey] This match isn't officially even started yet. 585 00:32:07,058 --> 00:32:08,393 The bell has not even rang. 586 00:32:09,427 --> 00:32:12,230 [Mauro] Corey, what do you think has been the biggest reason 587 00:32:12,297 --> 00:32:14,132 AOP has been so dominant? 588 00:32:14,465 --> 00:32:16,634 [Corey] Have you seen the size of these two guys? 589 00:32:16,701 --> 00:32:18,436 They are hybrid athletes on every level. 590 00:32:18,503 --> 00:32:19,570 [bell ringing] 591 00:32:19,637 --> 00:32:21,339 [Corey] Big, strong, fast dangerous. 592 00:32:21,406 --> 00:32:23,942 [Percy] Let's not forget about the genius of Paul Ellering here. 593 00:32:24,008 --> 00:32:26,477 [Mauro] And the bell has rung and it's official now 594 00:32:27,312 --> 00:32:29,280 Alexander Wolfe 595 00:32:29,347 --> 00:32:32,784 gets thrown across the ring by Akam. 596 00:32:32,850 --> 00:32:35,553 [Corey] Wolfe's a big man, if you stand beside him. 597 00:32:35,620 --> 00:32:38,756 That is no easy task and Akam just launched him like a toy. 598 00:32:38,823 --> 00:32:41,225 [Mauro] And that tandem offense, 599 00:32:41,292 --> 00:32:47,231 the martial arts expertise of the Albanian psycho Akam. 600 00:32:47,865 --> 00:32:50,868 [Corey] And Authors of Pain attacked Sanity before the bell 601 00:32:50,935 --> 00:32:53,371 and are now in complete control of this match. 602 00:32:53,438 --> 00:32:55,473 Smart strategy you can guarantee 603 00:32:55,540 --> 00:32:59,544 was put together by the lavern mind of Paul Ellering. 604 00:33:00,111 --> 00:33:04,816 [Mauro] Fast tags employed by the tag team champions 605 00:33:04,882 --> 00:33:11,089 as Authors of Pain unwilling to give Alexander Wolfe 606 00:33:11,155 --> 00:33:13,858 any opportunity whatsoever to get on track. 607 00:33:13,925 --> 00:33:16,594 [Corey] And Akam and Rezar have cut the ring in half already 608 00:33:16,661 --> 00:33:19,197 which is very, very important strategy 609 00:33:19,263 --> 00:33:20,865 in any tag team contest. 610 00:33:23,901 --> 00:33:26,771 [Mauro] Oh, my god. 611 00:33:26,838 --> 00:33:30,274 Wolfe able to side step the locomotive train 612 00:33:30,341 --> 00:33:32,710 that was bearing down on him and, wait-- 613 00:33:32,777 --> 00:33:35,046 [Corey] The ring post didn't bend. Wait a minute. 614 00:33:35,113 --> 00:33:38,249 [crowd cheering] 615 00:33:39,717 --> 00:33:42,053 [Mauro] Eric Young has-- 616 00:33:42,120 --> 00:33:43,488 [Corey] This is completely illegal. 617 00:33:43,554 --> 00:33:44,689 Killian Dain had never tagged 618 00:33:44,756 --> 00:33:45,690 into the match officially. 619 00:33:45,757 --> 00:33:47,258 What is this? 620 00:33:47,325 --> 00:33:50,094 [Mauro] Eric Young has replaced Killian Dain. 621 00:33:50,161 --> 00:33:52,363 Was this the master plan all along? 622 00:33:53,197 --> 00:33:54,399 [Corey] Obviously, it was. 623 00:33:54,465 --> 00:33:55,933 Eric Young, a master manipulator, 624 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:59,003 master of mind games keep the AOP guessing. 625 00:33:59,070 --> 00:34:00,338 Oh! 626 00:34:01,105 --> 00:34:03,641 [Mauro] And Eric Young finds himself clotheslined 627 00:34:03,708 --> 00:34:06,043 over the barricade into the NXT universe, 628 00:34:06,110 --> 00:34:10,248 so it's now Eric Young and Alexander Wolfe representing Sanity. 629 00:34:10,748 --> 00:34:14,552 [Nigel] Percy, you asked there if Eric Young had a game plan 630 00:34:14,619 --> 00:34:16,187 now you see he does. 631 00:34:16,254 --> 00:34:17,388 [Percy] I mean, it kind of makes sense. 632 00:34:17,455 --> 00:34:19,724 It's likes a track meet, Eric Young is using Killian Dain 633 00:34:19,791 --> 00:34:20,858 as an [indistinct] of a race. 634 00:34:20,925 --> 00:34:23,094 You use your fastest and your strongest guys 635 00:34:23,161 --> 00:34:24,395 the one who's gonna bring it home. 636 00:34:24,796 --> 00:34:28,032 [Corey] Rezar just raining down cinderblocks on Alexander Wolfe 637 00:34:29,767 --> 00:34:33,471 [Mauro] and Eric Young taking the fight to the NXT universe. 638 00:34:33,538 --> 00:34:34,705 [Corey] Sanity needs to get back in the ring, 639 00:34:34,772 --> 00:34:37,942 that's the only way they can win the NXT tag team championship. 640 00:34:38,309 --> 00:34:39,644 [crowd shouting] 641 00:34:40,011 --> 00:34:42,213 [Mauro] It's one of the champion's advantage. 642 00:34:45,516 --> 00:34:48,453 [Mauro] Oh, shoulder first goes Akam. 643 00:34:48,686 --> 00:34:50,321 [Corey] That's two outrageous shots 644 00:34:50,388 --> 00:34:52,356 to the shoulder of Akam. 645 00:34:53,124 --> 00:34:54,592 [man] Stop fighting. 646 00:34:54,659 --> 00:34:57,695 [Mauro] And the brawl now being brought back to ringside. 647 00:34:57,862 --> 00:35:03,367 Meanwhile, in the ring, Akam controlling Alexander Wolfe 648 00:35:03,434 --> 00:35:04,969 looking for a respite. 649 00:35:07,004 --> 00:35:08,706 [crowd clapping] 650 00:35:08,773 --> 00:35:11,809 [Mauro] So the referee trying to restore some law and order 651 00:35:11,876 --> 00:35:13,744 on what has been a chaotic start 652 00:35:13,811 --> 00:35:15,580 to this NXT tag team title match. 653 00:35:15,646 --> 00:35:17,782 Should we be surprised? Of course not. 654 00:35:17,849 --> 00:35:18,916 Double team! 655 00:35:18,983 --> 00:35:20,151 [Percy] Oh, wow. 656 00:35:20,418 --> 00:35:22,753 [Mauro] Canadian backbreaker rack. 657 00:35:22,820 --> 00:35:24,589 [Corey] That was horrifying. 658 00:35:24,655 --> 00:35:27,258 [Mauro] Into the x-factor and Akam, 659 00:35:27,325 --> 00:35:29,994 Rezar showcasing their brute strength. 660 00:35:30,061 --> 00:35:33,297 -One! Two! -The cover by Rezar, he gets a two-count. 661 00:35:33,364 --> 00:35:35,133 [Corey] It seems like the train is back on the tracks 662 00:35:35,199 --> 00:35:37,001 as far as AOP are concerned. 663 00:35:37,068 --> 00:35:38,769 [Indistinct] appreciate it! 664 00:35:38,836 --> 00:35:43,841 [Mauro] And the Authors of Pain wanting to write another brutal chapter 665 00:35:43,908 --> 00:35:45,943 in this NXT tag team title reign. 666 00:35:46,010 --> 00:35:49,013 [Corey] Take a look at this ridiculous game-changing power 667 00:35:49,347 --> 00:35:50,982 from Rezar. 668 00:35:52,450 --> 00:35:55,553 [Mauro] Canadian backbreaker rack and then face first on the canvas, 669 00:35:55,620 --> 00:35:58,856 and Eric Young now trying to strike his way out of harm's way, 670 00:35:58,923 --> 00:36:01,292 but is caught again and the Authors of Pain 671 00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:03,261 with a stomp. 672 00:36:03,427 --> 00:36:04,795 One! Two!-- 673 00:36:04,862 --> 00:36:08,099 And he kicks out Eric Young, just barely escapes. 674 00:36:08,165 --> 00:36:09,400 [Corey] I guarantee you Eric Young 675 00:36:09,467 --> 00:36:10,668 has a boot print on his heart 676 00:36:10,735 --> 00:36:11,569 after that one. 677 00:36:11,936 --> 00:36:14,138 [Mauro] And those vicious Cross faces 678 00:36:14,205 --> 00:36:16,974 by Akam and really the story of the match, Corey, 679 00:36:17,041 --> 00:36:19,644 has been the effective tag team continuity 680 00:36:19,710 --> 00:36:21,612 by the NXT tag team champions. 681 00:36:21,679 --> 00:36:23,481 [Corey] You're right. The Authors came out of the gate strong, 682 00:36:23,548 --> 00:36:25,149 threw Sanity off of their game. 683 00:36:25,216 --> 00:36:27,685 Sanity answered with the Eric Young switch 684 00:36:27,752 --> 00:36:29,754 but the AOP seemed to have regained control 685 00:36:29,820 --> 00:36:30,821 of everything. 686 00:36:32,990 --> 00:36:34,659 [Nigel] Perhaps they still have one trick 687 00:36:34,725 --> 00:36:35,893 in their bag, though. 688 00:36:36,394 --> 00:36:38,629 They've got that big Killian Dain on the outside. 689 00:36:38,696 --> 00:36:40,131 Could be a factor. 690 00:36:40,965 --> 00:36:43,768 [Mauro] Authors of Pain became NXT tag team champions 691 00:36:43,834 --> 00:36:46,604 in January of this year, beating DIY 692 00:36:47,038 --> 00:36:49,273 at NXT takeover: San Antonio. 693 00:36:50,041 --> 00:36:53,044 [Corey] I mean, Akam and Rezar are about as close to unstoppable 694 00:36:53,110 --> 00:36:55,479 as we've seen in NXT, maybe ever. 695 00:36:55,546 --> 00:36:59,217 Rezar with a head and arm triangle on Young in the center of the ring. 696 00:36:59,283 --> 00:37:01,018 E.Y. is in big trouble. 697 00:37:02,119 --> 00:37:05,022 [Mauro] And Young looking to release 698 00:37:05,089 --> 00:37:06,724 the grip with those back elbows. 699 00:37:06,791 --> 00:37:10,294 Now, wanting to find sanctity in his corner, 700 00:37:10,361 --> 00:37:13,464 but Akam had his other ideas, 701 00:37:13,531 --> 00:37:14,899 or make that Rezar. 702 00:37:14,966 --> 00:37:18,069 [Corey] Rezar has just raw, ridiculous power. 703 00:37:18,135 --> 00:37:21,906 The size of that man just squeezing the life out of Eric Young. 704 00:37:22,106 --> 00:37:23,241 [Mauro] Yeah, with that arm triangle 705 00:37:23,307 --> 00:37:28,012 just really mitigating and just neutralizing Eric Young. 706 00:37:28,079 --> 00:37:30,281 He could render him unconscious. 707 00:37:30,348 --> 00:37:31,382 [Percy] Oh, look at this. 708 00:37:31,449 --> 00:37:33,684 Come on! 709 00:37:34,218 --> 00:37:35,620 [crowd cheering] 710 00:37:35,686 --> 00:37:38,823 [Nigel] And he's attempting to cut off the blood to the brain 711 00:37:38,889 --> 00:37:41,726 with that carotid artery, similar to a sleeper hold. 712 00:37:41,792 --> 00:37:43,661 [Mauro] Rezar with a background 713 00:37:43,728 --> 00:37:47,698 in mixed martial arts, well-versed in those disciplines. 714 00:37:47,765 --> 00:37:51,035 [Corey] You got to wonder right now if Eric Young is rethinking his game plan. 715 00:37:51,102 --> 00:37:53,104 Maybe the bigger, powerful Killian Dain 716 00:37:53,170 --> 00:37:56,274 would have been a better option to combat the Authors of Pain. 717 00:37:56,941 --> 00:38:00,211 [Nigel] In a two-on-two fair matchup, I would agree with you, 718 00:38:00,278 --> 00:38:03,514 but I don't think this is gonna be afair two-on-two matchup. 719 00:38:03,748 --> 00:38:07,251 That being the case, to have that guided missile on the outside 720 00:38:07,418 --> 00:38:09,186 could be the perfect plan. 721 00:38:09,253 --> 00:38:14,425 [Mauro] Young lands on the apron, puts a shoulder into the midsection, 722 00:38:14,492 --> 00:38:17,561 looking for that baseball slide through the legs, but look at the power, 723 00:38:17,628 --> 00:38:21,265 the raw strength of Rezar. 724 00:38:22,033 --> 00:38:23,401 [Percy] Wow! 725 00:38:24,068 --> 00:38:26,904 One! two! three! 726 00:38:26,971 --> 00:38:28,939 [Mauro] Incredible show of brute strength 727 00:38:29,006 --> 00:38:32,877 and then sends Young back-first crashing to the canvas. 728 00:38:32,943 --> 00:38:35,246 [Corey] Whatever breath Rezar didn't squeeze out of Eric Young 729 00:38:35,313 --> 00:38:36,847 drove out with a throw. 730 00:38:38,082 --> 00:38:41,819 [Mauro] And-- oh! Rezar misses with that elbow drop. 731 00:38:41,886 --> 00:38:44,355 [woman cheering] 732 00:38:45,256 --> 00:38:48,292 [Mauro] And the mettle of Eric Young now being tested. 733 00:38:48,592 --> 00:38:50,928 [crowd claping] 734 00:38:51,228 --> 00:38:53,764 Decorated career now, the leader of Sanity 735 00:38:53,831 --> 00:38:57,435 and escapes that avalanche attempt by… 736 00:38:58,469 --> 00:39:00,471 -[Percy] He's gotta make a tag. -[Mauro] Rezar! 737 00:39:01,205 --> 00:39:05,076 [Corey] Eric Young still has half the ring to go to tag in Wolfe 738 00:39:05,142 --> 00:39:06,777 who looks very, very ready. 739 00:39:06,844 --> 00:39:08,312 [Mauro] Chomping at the bit. 740 00:39:08,512 --> 00:39:09,947 [wrestler shouting] 741 00:39:10,014 --> 00:39:12,650 [Mauro] Alexander hungry like a wolf to get into this matchup. 742 00:39:12,717 --> 00:39:14,785 Tag is made, in comes Wolfe. 743 00:39:14,852 --> 00:39:17,054 Oh, and delivers a big boot on Akam. 744 00:39:17,121 --> 00:39:19,056 [Corey] Smart move by Wolfe. 745 00:39:19,457 --> 00:39:21,225 Akam wasn't prepared. 746 00:39:21,292 --> 00:39:22,760 Wolfe made him pay. 747 00:39:22,827 --> 00:39:25,663 [Mauro] Now, Wolfe running over the bigger Rezar. 748 00:39:25,730 --> 00:39:28,366 Oh! and now the big boot to the face. 749 00:39:28,833 --> 00:39:30,735 [crowd cheering] 750 00:39:30,801 --> 00:39:32,703 [Nigel] And the Axeman from Dresden, 751 00:39:32,770 --> 00:39:34,505 chopping down his opponents. 752 00:39:34,572 --> 00:39:36,907 [Corey] Here comes Akam. No way! 753 00:39:36,974 --> 00:39:40,411 -[Mauro] Exploder suplex by Wolfe. -[Percy] I can't believe it! 754 00:39:40,478 --> 00:39:41,345 [crowd cheering] 755 00:39:41,412 --> 00:39:45,783 [Corey] I was gonna say that would have been incredibly impressive 756 00:39:45,850 --> 00:39:47,485 [Mauro] It's still is! 757 00:39:47,551 --> 00:39:48,986 [crowd cheering] 758 00:39:49,053 --> 00:39:52,690 [Mauro] German suplex with the release and Alexander Wolfe. 759 00:39:52,757 --> 00:39:53,958 [Percy] The mad man! 760 00:39:54,024 --> 00:39:55,459 [Corey] Dance your face off, kid. 761 00:39:55,526 --> 00:39:57,595 You deserve it after that feat of strength. 762 00:39:58,696 --> 00:40:02,199 [Mauro] The first German recruit of the WWE Performance Center, 763 00:40:02,266 --> 00:40:04,535 started training at the age of 13. 764 00:40:04,769 --> 00:40:08,873 Now a win away from becoming an NXT tag team champion. 765 00:40:08,939 --> 00:40:11,008 [Nigel] That could be it, we got newchampions. 766 00:40:11,075 --> 00:40:13,811 [Mauro] Oh! Akam in to save the day 767 00:40:13,878 --> 00:40:15,446 for his partner, Rezar. 768 00:40:15,513 --> 00:40:17,148 [Eric grunts] 769 00:40:17,381 --> 00:40:19,550 [Corey] Dispatches Eric Young. 770 00:40:19,784 --> 00:40:20,785 Come on, let's go. 771 00:40:20,851 --> 00:40:25,256 [Corey] And Authors of Pain looking to, once again, take control, 772 00:40:25,322 --> 00:40:28,025 but Alexander Wolfe, a man possessed in this matchup, 773 00:40:28,092 --> 00:40:30,127 but the numbers came too strong. 774 00:40:32,496 --> 00:40:34,598 [crowd cheering] 775 00:40:35,032 --> 00:40:37,668 [Mauro] Double team maneuver there by the Authors of Pain. 776 00:40:37,735 --> 00:40:39,236 One! two-- 777 00:40:39,970 --> 00:40:42,006 [Mauro] Wolfe kicks out. 778 00:40:42,540 --> 00:40:44,074 [Corey] Percy, you've spent enough time in the ring, 779 00:40:44,141 --> 00:40:47,478 you know that there's some opponent you just can't prepare 780 00:40:47,545 --> 00:40:50,247 for this type of power, no matter what strategy you have 781 00:40:50,314 --> 00:40:52,850 sometimes you meet someone that's just too strong. 782 00:40:53,017 --> 00:40:54,618 I think that maybe what we're seeing here. 783 00:40:54,685 --> 00:40:55,719 [Percy] I have to completely agree. 784 00:40:55,786 --> 00:40:59,457 Authors of pain, they're just too big, and too fast, and just too dominant. 785 00:41:00,825 --> 00:41:05,296 [Mauro] And again, high risk, high impact offense. 786 00:41:05,563 --> 00:41:08,299 A frankensteiner by Wolfe! 787 00:41:08,499 --> 00:41:10,301 [crowd cheering] 788 00:41:11,001 --> 00:41:12,303 [Corey] There's goes Akam to the outside. 789 00:41:14,605 --> 00:41:16,707 [Mauro] Alexander Wolfe. 790 00:41:17,575 --> 00:41:20,277 By hook or by crook remains in this matchup. 791 00:41:20,344 --> 00:41:21,812 [Corey] This could be Sanity's moment. 792 00:41:21,879 --> 00:41:23,747 [Mauro] Crawling, scratching his way into the corner, 793 00:41:23,814 --> 00:41:25,549 tag made and in comes Eric Young. 794 00:41:25,616 --> 00:41:26,817 [Corey] Young hada few moments 795 00:41:26,884 --> 00:41:28,152 to compose himself. 796 00:41:30,654 --> 00:41:32,823 [Mauro] Neckbreaker by E. Y. 797 00:41:32,890 --> 00:41:35,659 [crowd cheering] 798 00:41:35,826 --> 00:41:39,296 [Mauro] Going all the way to the high rent district where the-- 799 00:41:39,363 --> 00:41:41,732 where the champions-- oh! 800 00:41:42,199 --> 00:41:46,837 Instead he gets crotched on the top turnbuckle by Rezar. 801 00:41:47,338 --> 00:41:49,039 What a gritty battle! 802 00:41:49,640 --> 00:41:52,576 Wha a hard-hitting affair for the NXT tag team titles. 803 00:41:52,643 --> 00:41:54,445 [Corey] You're absolutely right, but all the punishment 804 00:41:54,511 --> 00:41:57,014 that Eric Young endured earlier might have just been too much. 805 00:41:57,081 --> 00:41:58,315 [wrestler shouting] 806 00:41:58,482 --> 00:41:59,950 [crowd cheering] 807 00:42:00,017 --> 00:42:01,385 [Corey] Oh, no. 808 00:42:01,919 --> 00:42:03,220 [Percy] Look at this! 809 00:42:03,287 --> 00:42:05,122 [Mauro] Nikki Cross doing her best to try to save-- 810 00:42:05,189 --> 00:42:10,027 Instead he just powerbombed his partner. 811 00:42:12,329 --> 00:42:14,565 [Corey] Wolfe sent into the barricade. 812 00:42:14,632 --> 00:42:16,166 Eric Young on the top rope. 813 00:42:16,233 --> 00:42:19,637 [Mauro] Eric Young dropping the big elbow! 814 00:42:19,703 --> 00:42:20,604 [Corey] Like a stake through the heart. 815 00:42:20,671 --> 00:42:22,273 [crowd] One! two!-- 816 00:42:22,339 --> 00:42:23,607 [Mauro] Oh, and… 817 00:42:23,674 --> 00:42:24,909 [Corey] Wow! 818 00:42:24,975 --> 00:42:26,343 [Mauro] The Authors of Pain. 819 00:42:26,410 --> 00:42:30,180 [Corey] What lucky ring positioning the Authors had hemselves there. 820 00:42:30,247 --> 00:42:36,220 [Mauro] By the thinnest of margins, as thin as a piece of paper in there. 821 00:42:36,620 --> 00:42:40,291 In Paul Ellering's playbook, they survive, but Eric Young 822 00:42:41,892 --> 00:42:43,160 coming off the ropes! 823 00:42:43,427 --> 00:42:45,596 Tope suicida! 824 00:42:46,063 --> 00:42:48,332 [crowd cheering] 825 00:42:48,399 --> 00:42:50,301 [Corey] You've got to pull out all the stop 826 00:42:50,367 --> 00:42:52,169 this is a massive opportunity for Sanity. 827 00:42:52,236 --> 00:42:54,505 Here goes Wolfe! 828 00:42:54,571 --> 00:42:58,909 [Mauro] Slingshot pescado by Alexander Wolfe, are you kidding me? 829 00:42:58,976 --> 00:43:03,514 [Corey] That's the type of effort it takes if you want to win the NXT tag titles. 830 00:43:03,580 --> 00:43:05,816 [Mauro] And Nikki Cross is feeling it. 831 00:43:05,883 --> 00:43:08,819 [Corey] Brooklyn, don't encourage this woman, she's nuts. 832 00:43:09,420 --> 00:43:11,188 [Mauro] Uh-oh, well. 833 00:43:12,156 --> 00:43:14,858 Paul Ellering might have something say about this. 834 00:43:14,925 --> 00:43:17,628 [Corey] Sometimes the general has to stand up for his troops. 835 00:43:17,828 --> 00:43:23,067 [crowd cheering] 836 00:43:25,002 --> 00:43:25,836 [Corey] No, no, no! 837 00:43:25,903 --> 00:43:27,237 [Mauro] The wily Nikki Cross 838 00:43:27,304 --> 00:43:29,006 at the top turnbuckle. 839 00:43:29,173 --> 00:43:32,843 Plancha! Oh, she's caught by Akam. 840 00:43:33,043 --> 00:43:34,612 [Corey] Oh, here comes Dain! 841 00:43:34,678 --> 00:43:35,913 [Mauro] Running Crossbody! 842 00:43:35,980 --> 00:43:37,715 Mamma Mia. 843 00:43:37,781 --> 00:43:43,354 [crowd cheering] 844 00:43:49,126 --> 00:43:52,596 [Corey] This is why I miss NXT. 845 00:43:53,797 --> 00:43:58,002 [Mauro] Nikki Cross biting a big bullet for Sanity teammates. 846 00:43:58,068 --> 00:44:00,938 [Corey] Talk about ride or die. 847 00:44:01,005 --> 00:44:02,640 Just reinvented what that means, 848 00:44:02,706 --> 00:44:04,908 Nikki Cross and Sanity. 849 00:44:05,075 --> 00:44:06,744 [crowd cheering] 850 00:44:06,810 --> 00:44:07,945 [Nigel] Look what they've done now, 851 00:44:08,012 --> 00:44:10,280 they've taken out one of the Authors of Pain. 852 00:44:10,347 --> 00:44:12,182 It's two-on-one now, finally. 853 00:44:12,249 --> 00:44:15,619 [Mauro] And Alexander Wolfe with the tag. 854 00:44:15,686 --> 00:44:17,187 [Corey] Can they get big Rezar up? 855 00:44:17,254 --> 00:44:18,288 [Percy] What is this? 856 00:44:18,689 --> 00:44:22,793 -[Mauro] Belly-to-back suplex neckbreaker. -[crowd] One, two, three! 857 00:44:22,860 --> 00:44:23,694 [bell ringing] 858 00:44:23,761 --> 00:44:25,095 [Percy] We have new champions! 859 00:44:25,162 --> 00:44:28,465 [crowd cheering] 860 00:44:29,033 --> 00:44:30,300 [host] Here are your winners 861 00:44:30,367 --> 00:44:35,806 and new NXT tag team champions: Sanity. 862 00:44:36,140 --> 00:44:41,345 [Corey] That was truly an all-around team effort for Sanity. 863 00:44:41,412 --> 00:44:45,182 [Percy] All the planning, all the preparations has finally paid off 864 00:44:45,249 --> 00:44:47,518 for Eric Young and Sanity here tonight. 865 00:44:47,584 --> 00:44:49,486 We got new tag team champions, fellas. 866 00:44:49,553 --> 00:44:52,289 [Corey] We know Sanity thrives on chaos. 867 00:44:52,356 --> 00:44:56,927 Lord Baelish's prophecy never held more true in NXT. 868 00:44:56,994 --> 00:44:59,563 Chaos is indeed a ladder. 869 00:44:59,863 --> 00:45:02,833 [crowd cheering] 870 00:45:03,233 --> 00:45:05,903 [Mauro] Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, 871 00:45:06,670 --> 00:45:10,240 hoisting the NXT tag team titles. 872 00:45:10,641 --> 00:45:12,776 [rock music playing] 873 00:45:13,143 --> 00:45:14,178 [Corey] Here we go. 874 00:45:14,244 --> 00:45:16,413 We thought Akam was coming to assist Rezar 875 00:45:16,480 --> 00:45:21,151 but Nikki Cross holding onto Eric Young's legs 876 00:45:21,218 --> 00:45:22,653 preventing the double team, 877 00:45:22,720 --> 00:45:25,456 allowing Sanity to capitalize. 878 00:45:28,258 --> 00:45:30,761 And you said it, Percy, like a stake through the heart. 879 00:45:30,828 --> 00:45:31,729 [Percy] Damn. 880 00:45:31,795 --> 00:45:34,398 [Corey] Right on the money but as luck would have it, 881 00:45:34,465 --> 00:45:37,134 Akam able to save the match for a moment 882 00:45:37,468 --> 00:45:39,737 and the NXT tag titles. 883 00:45:41,739 --> 00:45:43,373 When you're having a party, gentleman, 884 00:45:43,440 --> 00:45:45,676 when you're trying to win a title, let's go crazy. 885 00:45:45,743 --> 00:45:46,844 Let's get nuts. 886 00:45:48,846 --> 00:45:51,749 [Percy] Speaking of nuts, check out Nikki Cross going for it 887 00:45:51,815 --> 00:45:54,017 right here, and gets caught out of midair. 888 00:45:54,718 --> 00:45:56,253 It doesn't end there. 889 00:45:56,320 --> 00:45:58,055 Giving it all up for Sanity. 890 00:45:58,122 --> 00:45:59,289 Look at Killian Dain. 891 00:45:59,890 --> 00:46:02,659 [Corey] Nikki sacrificed herself for her team. 892 00:46:02,726 --> 00:46:03,994 [Mauro] For the greater good. 893 00:46:04,061 --> 00:46:05,963 [crowd cheering] 894 00:46:06,029 --> 00:46:09,800 [Corey] And here it is, tandem offense at its finest. 895 00:46:10,734 --> 00:46:15,439 Wolfe with the cover. Lights out, Authors of Pain. 896 00:46:16,306 --> 00:46:21,578 Sanity are your new NXT tag team champions. 897 00:46:21,645 --> 00:46:23,180 Watson, you better be careful, 898 00:46:23,247 --> 00:46:26,350 I had so much fun, I might kick you out of your seat. 899 00:46:26,416 --> 00:46:27,351 [Percy] I doubt that. 900 00:46:27,417 --> 00:46:29,953 I have to endure your face every monday night on Raw. 901 00:46:30,020 --> 00:46:32,456 Now, I'm forced to be in your presence? 902 00:46:32,523 --> 00:46:33,790 What kind of birthday is this? 903 00:46:33,857 --> 00:46:35,592 [Mauro] Always a pleasure Corey Graves. 904 00:46:35,659 --> 00:46:37,895 And the celebration for Sanity continues. 905 00:46:37,961 --> 00:46:40,697 They become the 12th team in NXT-- 906 00:46:40,764 --> 00:46:42,766 -[Percy] Wait a minute. -[Mauro] What is going on? 907 00:46:42,833 --> 00:46:45,569 [Mauro] That's Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly. 908 00:46:46,470 --> 00:46:47,805 [Corey] Look at this. 909 00:46:47,871 --> 00:46:50,774 It's an all-out assault from Fish and O'Reilly. 910 00:46:51,008 --> 00:46:53,777 [crowd cheering] 911 00:46:53,844 --> 00:46:56,914 [Nigel] Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly are here. 912 00:46:56,980 --> 00:46:59,783 One of the most decorated tag team champions 913 00:46:59,850 --> 00:47:01,118 from around the world. 914 00:47:01,185 --> 00:47:03,587 Here together in NXT. 915 00:47:03,654 --> 00:47:06,290 [Mauro] They dominated the ranks in ROH and New Japan 916 00:47:06,356 --> 00:47:11,094 and O'Reilly and Fish combining again to take out Sanity. 917 00:47:11,161 --> 00:47:13,463 [Corey] Fish and O'Reilly like a couple jackals, 918 00:47:13,530 --> 00:47:14,832 picking the bones. 919 00:47:14,898 --> 00:47:17,100 This is what NXT is all about. 920 00:47:17,167 --> 00:47:19,069 You make your name for yourself. 921 00:47:19,136 --> 00:47:22,706 [Mauro] Sanity's celebration lasting as long as a Snapchat video 922 00:47:22,773 --> 00:47:24,908 and they're not just here for Sanity, 923 00:47:24,975 --> 00:47:27,377 they're attacking the Authors of Pain as well. 924 00:47:27,444 --> 00:47:29,246 [Corey] Listen, Fish and O'Reilly understand, 925 00:47:29,479 --> 00:47:31,582 you pick your spot to make an impact. 926 00:47:31,648 --> 00:47:33,951 And in NXT, there is no bigger spot 927 00:47:34,017 --> 00:47:35,452 to take over Brooklyn. 928 00:47:35,519 --> 00:47:36,620 Good god! 929 00:47:36,787 --> 00:47:38,655 [Nigel] Chasing the dragon. 930 00:47:39,256 --> 00:47:41,158 [Mauro] Statement made. 931 00:47:42,292 --> 00:47:45,128 Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly 932 00:47:45,329 --> 00:47:48,632 who both recently made their NXT TV debuts, 933 00:47:49,199 --> 00:47:51,201 they have a championship pedigree 934 00:47:51,268 --> 00:47:52,369 as a tag team, 935 00:47:52,436 --> 00:47:58,141 but an all-out assault here on the NXT tag team division. 936 00:47:58,408 --> 00:48:01,044 [Corey] Oh, no, I don't they're finished yet. 937 00:48:01,678 --> 00:48:07,517 [crowd cheering] 938 00:48:08,118 --> 00:48:14,324 [Mauro] Say hello to Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly. 939 00:48:14,391 --> 00:48:18,795 [Nigel] Well, after tonight's match Sanity, they thought they had the answer. 940 00:48:18,862 --> 00:48:21,832 Fish and O'Reilly, they changed the question. 941 00:48:22,099 --> 00:48:25,802 [Mauro] The message has been sent, loud and clear. 942 00:48:27,437 --> 00:48:28,572 Wow! 943 00:48:28,639 --> 00:48:32,676 [Corey] Whatever celebration Sanity had planned, they can go ahead and cancel, 944 00:48:32,743 --> 00:48:35,946 O'Reilly and Fish just rained on the parade. 945 00:48:36,113 --> 00:48:37,948 [Percy] Look at all this carnage. 946 00:48:39,116 --> 00:48:41,618 Just bodies everywhere. 947 00:48:42,686 --> 00:48:47,424 [Mauro] An auspicious appearance in NXT takeover: Brooklyn III 948 00:48:47,691 --> 00:48:49,393 for one of the top tag teams 949 00:48:49,459 --> 00:48:50,394 on the planet, 950 00:48:50,460 --> 00:48:53,096 Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish. 951 00:48:54,131 --> 00:48:59,269 But Sanity are the NXT tag team champions. 952 00:48:59,536 --> 00:49:02,439 [crowd cheering] 953 00:49:05,676 --> 00:49:12,616 [electronic ambient music plays] 954 00:49:13,116 --> 00:49:14,284 Woo! 955 00:49:14,351 --> 00:49:15,986 [voiceover] That's what's starts it all. 956 00:49:16,053 --> 00:49:17,387 One, two, three, now! 957 00:49:17,454 --> 00:49:18,622 Oh, yeah. 958 00:49:18,689 --> 00:49:20,624 ["Clap your Hands to the Beat" playing] 959 00:49:20,691 --> 00:49:22,059 [host] In front of the millions! 960 00:49:22,125 --> 00:49:23,560 From here, it gets higher 961 00:49:23,627 --> 00:49:25,295 and higher we go. 962 00:49:26,430 --> 00:49:28,131 [man 1] Let's get this thing going. 963 00:49:28,765 --> 00:49:32,102 [man 2] This is the pinnacle of entertainment. 964 00:49:32,970 --> 00:49:35,238 [host] Wrestlemania. 965 00:49:35,605 --> 00:49:38,442 [man 3] It will be a night forever etched in history. 966 00:49:39,443 --> 00:49:43,580 [man 1] This is the greatest moment I have ever seen. 967 00:49:44,414 --> 00:49:46,717 [man 3] NXT takeover. 968 00:49:46,783 --> 00:49:48,318 [man 4] You feel the energy in here? 969 00:49:48,385 --> 00:49:49,987 [man 1] Incredible! 970 00:49:50,554 --> 00:49:52,222 ♪ First place in, get ready now! ♪ 971 00:49:52,289 --> 00:49:53,123 ♪ Tighten up your laces ♪ 972 00:49:53,190 --> 00:49:54,191 ♪ Running with the big dog, ♪ 973 00:49:54,257 --> 00:49:55,492 ♪ Tearing the paid man! ♪ 974 00:49:55,559 --> 00:49:57,060 ♪ See the ball? Yeah! We raise it! ♪ 975 00:49:57,127 --> 00:49:59,162 ♪ We work it! No playing! ♪ 976 00:49:59,229 --> 00:50:00,263 ♪ Can't find a replacement ♪ 977 00:50:00,330 --> 00:50:01,331 Just being a jerk. 978 00:50:01,398 --> 00:50:03,166 You are being a jerk right now, Rosenberg. 979 00:50:03,233 --> 00:50:04,101 We were friends. 980 00:50:04,301 --> 00:50:06,636 [man 1] Nobody is better on the ropes 981 00:50:06,703 --> 00:50:08,505 than the Cruiserweights. 982 00:50:08,839 --> 00:50:10,107 ♪ Clap your hands to the beat! ♪ 983 00:50:10,507 --> 00:50:12,743 This is where grew up, this is who I am. 984 00:50:14,344 --> 00:50:16,446 The first thing he did was hug me and he didn't let go, 985 00:50:16,513 --> 00:50:18,181 it's good to be back home. 986 00:50:18,548 --> 00:50:20,951 Maybe for the one time in my wrestling career 987 00:50:21,018 --> 00:50:22,152 this ain't about me. 988 00:50:22,986 --> 00:50:24,955 This summer we're going to have 989 00:50:25,022 --> 00:50:26,556 the Mae Young classic, 990 00:50:26,623 --> 00:50:29,259 first ever women's only tournament. 991 00:50:29,326 --> 00:50:30,660 You understand what i'm saying to you? 992 00:50:31,194 --> 00:50:32,796 Should I show some more chest? 993 00:50:34,331 --> 00:50:36,066 [rock music playing] 994 00:50:36,266 --> 00:50:39,736 You all stood in a state of shock right now. 995 00:50:40,537 --> 00:50:41,738 ♪ Clap your hands to the beat! ♪ 996 00:50:47,044 --> 00:50:48,812 ["Clap Your hands to the Beat" finishes] 997 00:50:52,249 --> 00:50:55,485 ♪ Paint the picture how you want it ♪ 998 00:50:55,685 --> 00:50:58,488 ♪ It's yours to make fit ♪ 999 00:51:03,927 --> 00:51:07,464 [Mauro] A special thanks to Code Orange for "Bleeding in the Blur", 1000 00:51:07,531 --> 00:51:10,000 one of the official themes of NXT takeover: Brooklyn III 1001 00:51:10,067 --> 00:51:12,836 from the album Forever available now 1002 00:51:12,903 --> 00:51:15,071 on iTunes and Spotify. 1003 00:51:15,605 --> 00:51:20,110 ["Bleeding in the Blur" plays] 1004 00:51:20,177 --> 00:51:23,213 [Nigel] And there he is tonight, 1005 00:51:23,280 --> 00:51:25,749 former NXT champion Neville 1006 00:51:25,816 --> 00:51:28,185 and of course former Cruiserweight champion 1007 00:51:28,251 --> 00:51:30,287 who gets a title opportunity 1008 00:51:30,353 --> 00:51:32,155 against the man who beat him for the title 1009 00:51:32,222 --> 00:51:34,291 tomorrow at Summerslam. 1010 00:51:34,357 --> 00:51:35,692 [rock music playing] 1011 00:51:36,159 --> 00:51:37,727 [Percy] And speaking of championships. 1012 00:51:37,794 --> 00:51:41,231 There's two time-- former two-time NXT champion 1013 00:51:41,298 --> 00:51:43,066 Shinsuke Nakamura. 1014 00:51:43,133 --> 00:51:48,572 Big opportunity tomorrow as he faces Jinder Mahal for the WWE championship. 1015 00:51:48,638 --> 00:51:50,674 [rock music playing] 1016 00:51:50,740 --> 00:51:54,444 [Mauro] Let's not forget Kalisto, a high-flier in his own right. 1017 00:51:55,212 --> 00:51:59,449 ["No Fear" playing] 1018 00:52:01,151 --> 00:52:05,055 [Nigel] And there of course, the glorious champion Bobby Roode. 1019 00:52:05,122 --> 00:52:07,791 He looks prepared, he looks ready to go 1020 00:52:07,858 --> 00:52:10,160 for the biggest contest of his life. 1021 00:52:10,227 --> 00:52:14,397 ["No Fear" playing] 1022 00:52:14,464 --> 00:52:17,134 [Mauro] While Bobby Roode set to defend 1023 00:52:17,200 --> 00:52:19,302 the NXT championship, 1024 00:52:19,369 --> 00:52:21,471 Hideo Itami failed in his quest 1025 00:52:21,538 --> 00:52:22,973 to become NXT champion 1026 00:52:23,039 --> 00:52:26,209 but he has become more and more frustrated 1027 00:52:26,276 --> 00:52:28,778 and tonight he faces one of the hottest superstars 1028 00:52:28,845 --> 00:52:31,581 in NXT, Aleister Black. 1029 00:52:31,648 --> 00:52:34,718 ["No Fear" playing] 1030 00:52:37,220 --> 00:52:38,688 [host] Ladies and gentlemen, 1031 00:52:38,755 --> 00:52:41,391 please welcome our special guest commentator, 1032 00:52:41,458 --> 00:52:47,631 WWE hall of famer "Good Ol' JR" Jim Ross. 1033 00:52:54,971 --> 00:53:01,912 ["The Pride of Oklahoma" playing] 1034 00:53:01,978 --> 00:53:08,919 [crowd cheering] 1035 00:53:12,422 --> 00:53:16,560 [Mauro] One of the best to ever call the match, 1036 00:53:16,626 --> 00:53:19,996 joining us now, WWE hall of famer, the legend, 1037 00:53:20,163 --> 00:53:22,399 "Good ol' JR" Jim Ross, 1038 00:53:23,066 --> 00:53:24,901 thank you very much for joining us, 1039 00:53:24,968 --> 00:53:25,969 gracing us with your presence 1040 00:53:26,036 --> 00:53:28,572 here at NXT takeover: Brooklyn. 1041 00:53:29,005 --> 00:53:31,007 [Jim] Well, listen guys, thanks for having me. 1042 00:53:31,374 --> 00:53:32,642 [Nigel] What an atmosphere, huh? 1043 00:53:32,709 --> 00:53:34,544 Wow! I love this. 1044 00:53:34,611 --> 00:53:37,514 [crowd] J.R.! J.R.! 1045 00:53:37,581 --> 00:53:40,050 [Percy] And you got to love this. 1046 00:53:40,250 --> 00:53:41,718 Buy some sauce. 1047 00:53:44,321 --> 00:53:51,261 ["Tokiwakita" playing] 1048 00:53:55,932 --> 00:53:57,300 [bell ringing] 1049 00:53:57,367 --> 00:54:00,503 [host] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1050 00:54:00,570 --> 00:54:02,172 Making his way to the ring 1051 00:54:02,239 --> 00:54:03,707 from Tokyo, Japan, 1052 00:54:03,773 --> 00:54:08,545 weighing 180 pounds, Hideo Itami. 1053 00:54:09,512 --> 00:54:11,414 [Mauro] Well this matchup features two NXT superstars 1054 00:54:11,481 --> 00:54:14,884 who had too much sauce when it comes to the striking department, 1055 00:54:14,951 --> 00:54:19,489 Jim Ross, in Hideo Itami, a decorated Japanese superstar who-- 1056 00:54:19,556 --> 00:54:21,891 who's found the sledding a little rough here 1057 00:54:21,958 --> 00:54:25,362 in NXT doing part to injuries which are part of the game. 1058 00:54:25,428 --> 00:54:26,863 [Jim] I think more of what we are about to see 1059 00:54:26,930 --> 00:54:28,465 is a kick off classic, 1060 00:54:28,531 --> 00:54:32,335 a kick-off-your-head classic between two great strikers. 1061 00:54:33,069 --> 00:54:39,009 [rock music playing] 1062 00:54:39,175 --> 00:54:42,712 [crowd cheering] 1063 00:54:43,913 --> 00:54:48,451 [Mauro] Nxt takeover: Brooklyn is presented by Rocket League. 1064 00:54:48,518 --> 00:54:51,154 An award-winning hybrid of arcade soccer and driving, 1065 00:54:51,221 --> 00:54:52,689 the Rocket League is available now 1066 00:54:52,756 --> 00:54:57,127 for PS4, Xbox One and steam PC. 1067 00:54:57,193 --> 00:55:03,099 [rock music playing] 1068 00:55:04,000 --> 00:55:08,071 [Mauro] Hideo Itami has shown his frustration 1069 00:55:08,138 --> 00:55:12,409 has come to the forefront, turning his back on his partner, Kassius Ohno, 1070 00:55:12,475 --> 00:55:15,011 and showing a much more ruthless side 1071 00:55:15,078 --> 00:55:16,780 in the last few weeks. 1072 00:55:17,080 --> 00:55:19,816 [crowd cheering] 1073 00:55:20,750 --> 00:55:27,691 ["Root of All Evil" playing] 1074 00:55:44,941 --> 00:55:49,045 [crowd cheering] 1075 00:55:50,680 --> 00:55:53,383 ♪ No man is ever truly good ♪ 1076 00:55:54,651 --> 00:55:57,754 ♪ No man is ever truly evil ♪ 1077 00:55:57,821 --> 00:55:59,789 ♪ I do the things you never could ♪ 1078 00:56:00,590 --> 00:56:03,026 ♪ and we won't ever be equal ♪ 1079 00:56:04,361 --> 00:56:06,896 ♪ No man is ever truly good ♪ 1080 00:56:07,430 --> 00:56:10,800 ♪ No man is ever truly evil ♪ 1081 00:56:10,867 --> 00:56:13,169 ♪ I do the things you never could ♪ 1082 00:56:13,236 --> 00:56:16,539 ♪ And we won't ever be equal ♪ 1083 00:56:22,579 --> 00:56:25,915 ♪ You point your finger And play the victim ♪ 1084 00:56:25,982 --> 00:56:27,550 ♪ So take your best shot ♪ 1085 00:56:27,617 --> 00:56:29,386 ♪ Release the pressure ♪ 1086 00:56:29,452 --> 00:56:32,722 ♪ Perpetrate your propaganda ♪ 1087 00:56:34,124 --> 00:56:36,926 ♪ And now I'm calling you out ♪ 1088 00:56:40,897 --> 00:56:43,767 ♪ No man is ever truly good ♪ 1089 00:56:44,267 --> 00:56:47,270 ♪ No man is ever truly evil ♪ 1090 00:56:47,904 --> 00:56:50,206 ♪ I do the things you never could ♪ 1091 00:56:50,273 --> 00:56:52,809 ♪ And we won't ever be equal ♪ 1092 00:56:53,977 --> 00:56:57,247 ♪ No man is ever truly good ♪ 1093 00:56:57,580 --> 00:57:00,850 ♪ No man is ever truly evil ♪ 1094 00:57:00,917 --> 00:57:03,186 ♪ I do the things you never could ♪ 1095 00:57:03,820 --> 00:57:06,322 ♪ And we won't ever be equal ♪ 1096 00:57:12,495 --> 00:57:15,365 ♪ You point your finger And play the victim ♪ 1097 00:57:15,432 --> 00:57:16,900 ♪ So take your best shot ♪ 1098 00:57:16,966 --> 00:57:18,902 ♪ Release the pressure ♪ 1099 00:57:18,968 --> 00:57:24,274 ♪ You perpetrate your propaganda ♪ 1100 00:57:24,340 --> 00:57:26,609 ♪ And now I'm calling you out ♪ 1101 00:57:30,580 --> 00:57:33,716 ♪ No man is ever truly good ♪ 1102 00:57:34,017 --> 00:57:36,986 ♪ No man is ever truly evil ♪ 1103 00:57:37,353 --> 00:57:39,689 ♪ I do the things you never could ♪ 1104 00:57:39,756 --> 00:57:42,425 ♪ And we won't ever be equal ♪ 1105 00:57:43,626 --> 00:57:46,663 ♪ No man is ever truly good ♪ 1106 00:57:46,896 --> 00:57:50,066 ♪ No man is ever truly evil ♪ 1107 00:57:50,133 --> 00:57:52,235 ♪ I do the things you never could ♪ 1108 00:57:52,869 --> 00:57:55,238 ♪ And we won't ever be equal ♪ 1109 00:57:56,873 --> 00:57:58,208 [crowd cheering] 1110 00:57:58,274 --> 00:58:00,109 [Mauro] Now that's what I call an entrance. 1111 00:58:00,176 --> 00:58:01,811 Big shout out to the band Code Orange, 1112 00:58:01,878 --> 00:58:06,683 making Aleister Black's ring entrance extra special 1113 00:58:06,749 --> 00:58:09,452 and you know, these two are hungry 1114 00:58:09,519 --> 00:58:10,854 to get at each other, 1115 00:58:10,920 --> 00:58:14,824 Itami attacking Aleister Black in a recent edition of NXT TV 1116 00:58:14,891 --> 00:58:17,060 and Black rendering him unconscious 1117 00:58:17,126 --> 00:58:18,995 with his black mass and, J.R., 1118 00:58:19,062 --> 00:58:20,997 no feeling out process here. 1119 00:58:21,064 --> 00:58:22,966 [Jim] Absolutely not. They know each other very well. 1120 00:58:23,032 --> 00:58:25,568 It's all about who's gonna kick the other's head off. 1121 00:58:25,635 --> 00:58:27,070 [Mauro] Look for Black and Itami 1122 00:58:27,136 --> 00:58:29,305 to try and shoot kick each other 1123 00:58:29,372 --> 00:58:32,809 as the two preeminent strikers in NXT throw down. 1124 00:58:35,011 --> 00:58:36,279 Oh! 1125 00:58:36,980 --> 00:58:39,582 [crowd cheering] 1126 00:58:40,183 --> 00:58:42,886 [Mauro] Black with a full head of steam 1127 00:58:42,952 --> 00:58:44,821 and showing off his athleticism. 1128 00:58:45,021 --> 00:58:47,423 J.R., you've worn many hats, always-- 1129 00:58:47,490 --> 00:58:49,459 never pardon the pun with yours truly, 1130 00:58:49,526 --> 00:58:52,262 but Hideo Itami and Aleister Black 1131 00:58:52,328 --> 00:58:55,765 though--these are two Thoroughbreds and when you scout a talent for WWE, 1132 00:58:55,832 --> 00:58:57,734 you're always very excited to see. 1133 00:58:57,800 --> 00:58:58,935 [Jim] Absolutely. And, you know, 1134 00:58:59,002 --> 00:59:01,104 when Itami was signed three years ago, 1135 00:59:01,170 --> 00:59:02,872 he was the hottest free agent 1136 00:59:02,939 --> 00:59:04,540 in the entire world. 1137 00:59:04,607 --> 00:59:06,509 He's had some bad luck with some injuries. 1138 00:59:06,576 --> 00:59:08,211 But man he's healthy now, 1139 00:59:08,278 --> 00:59:09,412 he's back on track, 1140 00:59:09,479 --> 00:59:12,949 and a healthy Itami is one dangerous athlete. 1141 00:59:13,216 --> 00:59:15,752 [Mauro] His compatriot Shinsuke Nakamura 1142 00:59:15,818 --> 00:59:17,220 who challenges Jinder Mahal 1143 00:59:17,287 --> 00:59:19,689 for the WWE title at Summer Slam tweeted to-- 1144 00:59:19,756 --> 00:59:22,492 Oh! the big knee across the side of the head of Itami, 1145 00:59:22,558 --> 00:59:24,928 the cover by Black for a two-count. 1146 00:59:25,228 --> 00:59:30,033 Shinsuke Nakamura tweeted "uncork the emotions" to Itami tonight. 1147 00:59:30,967 --> 00:59:34,270 Stay out of the corner, let's go. Out of there, Aleister. Back it up. 1148 00:59:34,337 --> 00:59:35,872 [Jim] These are like two body punchers, 1149 00:59:35,939 --> 00:59:38,841 Mauro, in the late rounds of the heavyweight boxing fight. 1150 00:59:39,142 --> 00:59:41,778 Their body shots are gonna take a toll at some point. 1151 00:59:41,844 --> 00:59:43,680 The body will say that's enough. 1152 00:59:44,080 --> 00:59:48,651 [Mauro] Both very versatile, both possessing educated feet and hands. 1153 00:59:48,718 --> 00:59:51,087 I mean, their ring IQ second to none. 1154 00:59:51,521 --> 00:59:54,190 Many people were anticipating this matchup 1155 00:59:54,257 --> 00:59:57,160 between Aleister Black and Hideo Itami. 1156 00:59:57,527 --> 01:00:01,731 And early it's really anybody's matchup right now, J.R. 1157 01:00:02,398 --> 01:00:04,734 It hasn't had a chance to really impose the will. 1158 01:00:04,801 --> 01:00:06,336 [Jim] Both men are dancing, Mauro, 1159 01:00:06,402 --> 01:00:08,438 with what brung them and that's the kicking game. 1160 01:00:08,905 --> 01:00:12,241 The kicking game is big for both these athletes. 1161 01:00:12,308 --> 01:00:16,679 [Mauro] Itami hanging Black out to dry and Itami now-- oh! 1162 01:00:17,680 --> 01:00:21,551 Guillotine knee drop to Aleister Black! 1163 01:00:21,618 --> 01:00:24,654 [Jim] The precision, I think it was uncanny. 1164 01:00:24,721 --> 01:00:28,725 [Mauro] Raining down those right hands now, Hideo Itami again. 1165 01:00:28,791 --> 01:00:29,759 Show me respect! 1166 01:00:29,826 --> 01:00:31,094 [Mauro] Wanting respect. 1167 01:00:31,828 --> 01:00:34,764 He'll beat it out of Aleister Black if he has to. 1168 01:00:34,831 --> 01:00:39,969 What do you make in the change in the deportment of Itami lately, J.R.? 1169 01:00:40,036 --> 01:00:41,437 [Jim] I think Itami thinks, Mauro, 1170 01:00:41,504 --> 01:00:43,673 that his fans have turned their back on him, 1171 01:00:43,740 --> 01:00:47,276 that they've taken him for granted, that he's a big star, he's been a big star 1172 01:00:47,343 --> 01:00:49,712 around the world, and he's not being treated as such. 1173 01:00:49,779 --> 01:00:51,714 [Mauro] Cover by Itami for a one-count. 1174 01:00:51,781 --> 01:00:54,784 Meanwhile, what impresses you the most about Aleister Black? 1175 01:00:54,851 --> 01:00:57,186 [Jim] His unpredictability 1176 01:00:57,253 --> 01:01:00,590 and the fact that if he delivers a black mass, 1177 01:01:00,656 --> 01:01:03,459 it is over for anyone on this roster. 1178 01:01:04,127 --> 01:01:09,632 [Mauro] And Itami has already tasted the bad medicine that is black mass. 1179 01:01:09,699 --> 01:01:11,834 And bringing in Nigel McGuinness now, 1180 01:01:11,901 --> 01:01:15,238 Nigel, you also know these two individuals very well. 1181 01:01:15,304 --> 01:01:18,307 What do you expect to see in a matchup of this type tonight? 1182 01:01:18,374 --> 01:01:21,044 [Nigel] Well, there's so much tinder to the fire here, 1183 01:01:21,244 --> 01:01:23,880 altercations that we saw in NXT TV, 1184 01:01:23,946 --> 01:01:26,315 two of the best strikers on the brand. 1185 01:01:26,382 --> 01:01:29,519 If they go toe to toe, I think it could go either way. 1186 01:01:29,585 --> 01:01:33,556 I think a better strategy is to take out your opponent's strength. 1187 01:01:33,623 --> 01:01:35,491 Take out that striking ability. 1188 01:01:35,825 --> 01:01:38,761 [Mauro] Black already showing some of the battle scars 1189 01:01:38,828 --> 01:01:41,497 of what has been a hard-hitting affair 1190 01:01:41,564 --> 01:01:45,368 delivering as advertised, as there's that running soccer kick, 1191 01:01:45,435 --> 01:01:48,337 he calls it spinal tap by Hideo Itami. 1192 01:01:48,705 --> 01:01:50,840 [crowd shouting] 1193 01:01:51,207 --> 01:01:55,445 [Jim] The first man to create extensive offense, continued offense 1194 01:01:55,511 --> 01:01:57,246 with the ground and pound-like scenario 1195 01:01:57,914 --> 01:01:59,949 is gonna tell us that he wants to get away 1196 01:02:00,016 --> 01:02:01,250 from the kicks of the other guy. 1197 01:02:01,317 --> 01:02:02,585 [Mauro] And Percy, this bodes well 1198 01:02:02,652 --> 01:02:05,822 for Hideo Itami keeping the guy like Black on the canvas. 1199 01:02:05,888 --> 01:02:06,923 [Percy] That makes perfect sense 1200 01:02:06,989 --> 01:02:09,158 because we all know how Aleister Black responds 1201 01:02:09,225 --> 01:02:10,159 when he's mobile. 1202 01:02:10,460 --> 01:02:11,761 It's a bad situation for Hideo. 1203 01:02:11,961 --> 01:02:14,297 [Jim] It's hard to kick somebody in the head when you're on the canvas. 1204 01:02:14,697 --> 01:02:16,265 I've brung to know over the years. 1205 01:02:16,899 --> 01:02:19,469 Smart wrestling by Itami right now. 1206 01:02:19,535 --> 01:02:22,004 [Nigel] You mentioned J.R., the new ground and pound strategy. 1207 01:02:22,071 --> 01:02:24,273 Not pounding, but he's certainly grounded. 1208 01:02:24,340 --> 01:02:25,274 [Jim] Yes. 1209 01:02:25,341 --> 01:02:26,976 [Nigel] And that's a great strategy, as you said. 1210 01:02:27,043 --> 01:02:30,413 Cutting the wind off, making it difficult for Black to breathe. 1211 01:02:30,480 --> 01:02:32,315 He can't breathe, he can't think. 1212 01:02:32,381 --> 01:02:34,984 If he can't think, he's certainly not kicking anyone. 1213 01:02:35,952 --> 01:02:37,854 [Mauro] Black back up to his feet, 1214 01:02:37,920 --> 01:02:39,422 clubbing forearm to the back, 1215 01:02:39,489 --> 01:02:41,257 there's a snapmare now by Itami, 1216 01:02:41,324 --> 01:02:44,127 continuing to focus his attack 1217 01:02:44,193 --> 01:02:47,296 on the upper part of Aleister Black's body. 1218 01:02:49,265 --> 01:02:50,733 [Percy] Oh, look at this. 1219 01:02:50,800 --> 01:02:54,537 [Jim] Itami came to NXT with an amazing reputation. 1220 01:02:55,772 --> 01:02:57,874 Some good, and some not so good. 1221 01:02:59,142 --> 01:03:00,643 [Mauro] There's some amazing games-- 1222 01:03:00,710 --> 01:03:01,911 [crowd cheering] 1223 01:03:01,978 --> 01:03:03,079 [Mauro] Hideo Itami… 1224 01:03:03,146 --> 01:03:04,413 [Jim] Like that. 1225 01:03:04,480 --> 01:03:06,082 [Mauro] taunting Aleister Black. 1226 01:03:06,149 --> 01:03:07,150 [Percy] Don't get cocky. 1227 01:03:08,351 --> 01:03:11,120 [Nigel] He's getting in Black's mind, isn't he? 1228 01:03:11,521 --> 01:03:13,990 [Percy] I don't think Black liked that at all. 1229 01:03:14,056 --> 01:03:15,992 [Mauro] It takes one shot for fade to black. 1230 01:03:16,058 --> 01:03:18,161 And Aleister Black now on the attack. 1231 01:03:21,430 --> 01:03:25,434 [Mauro] DDT by Hideo Itami but Black bouncing back up. 1232 01:03:25,935 --> 01:03:29,972 Itami goes for the lateral press, hooks the leg and Black able to escape. 1233 01:03:30,039 --> 01:03:32,808 [Jim] And has Itami been a little slow on the draw going for those covers? 1234 01:03:32,875 --> 01:03:33,843 I'm wondering. 1235 01:03:35,711 --> 01:03:38,714 [Nigel] I think perhaps he's just taking his time. 1236 01:03:38,781 --> 01:03:40,950 You have to remember, he's been knocked out 1237 01:03:41,017 --> 01:03:43,786 by that spinning heel kick, that black mass. 1238 01:03:43,853 --> 01:03:45,188 So he's gonna be cautious. 1239 01:03:46,589 --> 01:03:49,091 [Mauro] And I'm no doctor nor do I play one on TV 1240 01:03:49,158 --> 01:03:51,327 but after a DDT like that and the amount of punishment 1241 01:03:51,394 --> 01:03:55,565 that Aleister Black's absorbed, his nose could very well be broken, guys. 1242 01:03:56,499 --> 01:04:00,069 [Jim] And again Itami, smart strategy, grounding the kicker. 1243 01:04:00,136 --> 01:04:02,205 The man, the trained kick boxer 1244 01:04:02,271 --> 01:04:03,539 from his native Holland, 1245 01:04:03,606 --> 01:04:07,043 which some other folks consider the kickboxing capital of the world. 1246 01:04:07,109 --> 01:04:08,511 [Mauro] Started very young 1247 01:04:08,578 --> 01:04:12,515 at the age of nine, still trains in kickboxing to this day. 1248 01:04:12,882 --> 01:04:16,085 And that has been the biggest influence on his style. 1249 01:04:17,620 --> 01:04:20,389 And really, Nigel, for Aleister Black, 1250 01:04:20,456 --> 01:04:24,060 if his nose is indeed broken or incapacitated in any way, 1251 01:04:24,126 --> 01:04:25,361 how does that impact the match? 1252 01:04:25,428 --> 01:04:26,629 [Nigel] Oh, such a big effect. 1253 01:04:26,696 --> 01:04:27,830 That makes your eyes water 1254 01:04:27,897 --> 01:04:29,999 which makes it difficult to see your opponent, 1255 01:04:30,066 --> 01:04:32,902 makes it difficult for you breathe, makes it difficult for you to focus. 1256 01:04:32,969 --> 01:04:34,804 And if you had a game plan going in, 1257 01:04:34,870 --> 01:04:36,138 you soon forget it. 1258 01:04:36,205 --> 01:04:39,342 [Mauro] Oh, Itami. Sternum first into the corner. 1259 01:04:39,408 --> 01:04:42,678 Black, not a lot of impact on that roundhouse kick, 1260 01:04:42,745 --> 01:04:44,080 trying to recalibrate. 1261 01:04:46,015 --> 01:04:48,217 [Jim] Black kicking from the left side, somewhat unusual. 1262 01:04:48,284 --> 01:04:49,986 [Mauro] Yeah, but now, with those kick-- 1263 01:04:50,052 --> 01:04:53,122 Oh, that leg sweep that drops Hideo Itami 1264 01:04:54,390 --> 01:04:57,460 and a vicious knee to the side of Itami's head. 1265 01:04:58,261 --> 01:05:01,230 The Dutch destroyer back up to a vertical base. 1266 01:05:04,066 --> 01:05:06,102 [Nigel] You can see he's breathing through his mouth, having trouble. 1267 01:05:06,168 --> 01:05:08,838 [Mauro] Whoa! Quebrada by Black 1268 01:05:08,904 --> 01:05:11,874 and able to get Itami for a count of two. 1269 01:05:12,174 --> 01:05:15,645 [Jim] An amazing near-fall, perhaps even more amazing 1270 01:05:15,711 --> 01:05:17,179 that Itami was able to kick out. 1271 01:05:17,246 --> 01:05:18,981 That was some serious offense. 1272 01:05:19,382 --> 01:05:22,785 [crowd cheering] 1273 01:05:22,852 --> 01:05:24,520 [Nigel] We've seen this before, 1274 01:05:24,587 --> 01:05:25,588 haven't we? 1275 01:05:25,655 --> 01:05:27,323 Slowly picking up his opponent, 1276 01:05:27,390 --> 01:05:28,891 setting up for-- no. 1277 01:05:30,126 --> 01:05:32,461 [Mauro] Devastating black elbow. 1278 01:05:36,198 --> 01:05:39,368 And now, Black-- Oh, he runs into another boot from Hideo Itami. 1279 01:05:39,435 --> 01:05:42,438 Itami using the ropes to his advantage now 1280 01:05:42,505 --> 01:05:46,609 up to the second turnbuckle and looking for that tornado neck snap. 1281 01:05:47,443 --> 01:05:49,211 [Jim] And how strategic was that, 1282 01:05:49,278 --> 01:05:50,713 like it or not. 1283 01:05:50,780 --> 01:05:52,148 [Percy] Hideo delivers some good offense. 1284 01:05:52,214 --> 01:05:53,616 He's just got to find a way to finish. 1285 01:05:53,683 --> 01:05:56,419 [Mauro] Itami exploding out of the corner with the clothesline. 1286 01:05:56,485 --> 01:06:00,523 Side press, hooks the leg, Itami, a one-count away from victory. 1287 01:06:01,390 --> 01:06:03,659 [Nigel] Interesting point to make here, fellows. 1288 01:06:03,726 --> 01:06:05,695 Working on the neck of Aleister Black. 1289 01:06:05,761 --> 01:06:07,830 Watch his finish, go to sleep. 1290 01:06:08,097 --> 01:06:10,766 [Mauro] Well, they say "no sleep till Brooklyn" for Itami. 1291 01:06:10,833 --> 01:06:13,903 He would love Aleister Black to go to sleep in Brooklyn. 1292 01:06:13,970 --> 01:06:15,137 Fisherman suplex. 1293 01:06:15,204 --> 01:06:18,274 The cover, the hook of the leg, and Itami again. 1294 01:06:18,341 --> 01:06:19,742 So close. 1295 01:06:19,809 --> 01:06:23,813 And at one point, Nigel, do you get frustrated with the fact 1296 01:06:23,879 --> 01:06:27,650 that you are nailing Black with all of this high-impact offense 1297 01:06:27,717 --> 01:06:28,718 and yet to put him away. 1298 01:06:28,784 --> 01:06:30,586 [Nigel] I think you're seeing it here now, 1299 01:06:30,653 --> 01:06:31,887 a little bit of frustration 1300 01:06:31,954 --> 01:06:35,591 but Itami has been in the ring with the very best in the world. 1301 01:06:35,658 --> 01:06:37,460 He's been here before. 1302 01:06:38,227 --> 01:06:41,430 [Jim] And what a shot from that attack there, man oh, man. 1303 01:06:42,431 --> 01:06:44,734 [Mauro] Itami with a full head of steam. 1304 01:06:44,800 --> 01:06:45,735 [Percy] Wait, wait. 1305 01:06:45,801 --> 01:06:48,471 [Mauro] Roll through there by Black for a two-count. 1306 01:06:49,171 --> 01:06:51,474 Oh, and that roundhouse kick 1307 01:06:51,540 --> 01:06:53,442 drops Itami face first. 1308 01:06:53,509 --> 01:06:54,443 [Nigel] He is out! 1309 01:06:54,510 --> 01:06:57,646 [Mauro] Like Roberto Duran after tasting the thunder of Thomas Hearns 1310 01:06:57,713 --> 01:07:00,282 and yeah, Itami was rendered unconscious 1311 01:07:00,349 --> 01:07:02,451 by black mass on NXT TV. 1312 01:07:02,518 --> 01:07:03,886 That kick might have done it, too. 1313 01:07:03,953 --> 01:07:07,456 [Jim] I'm not sure that Black is aware of what we are, 1314 01:07:07,523 --> 01:07:09,792 that Itami is literally out. 1315 01:07:10,426 --> 01:07:12,728 [Mauro] And Black has been hitting harder 1316 01:07:12,795 --> 01:07:13,896 than 2Pac's hit 'em up 1317 01:07:13,963 --> 01:07:14,897 and now Hideo Itami 1318 01:07:14,964 --> 01:07:21,203 wanting to stave off the offensive display of Aleister Black. 1319 01:07:21,270 --> 01:07:23,139 [Jim] This is instinctual for Itami. 1320 01:07:23,205 --> 01:07:26,042 There's no way that he can be a hundred percent right 1321 01:07:26,108 --> 01:07:27,209 now taking those shots. 1322 01:07:27,276 --> 01:07:30,246 [Mauro] Oh, not after taking those elbows to the neck. 1323 01:07:30,312 --> 01:07:32,715 But look at him getting right back up to his feet. 1324 01:07:33,115 --> 01:07:35,151 [crowd cheering] 1325 01:07:35,217 --> 01:07:37,453 [Nigel] No way Black is a hundred percent either. 1326 01:07:37,520 --> 01:07:40,489 Both these guys have given up their body and soul. 1327 01:07:40,556 --> 01:07:42,224 Such an important matchup. 1328 01:07:42,291 --> 01:07:45,261 [Percy] Black wanting to continue his momentum. 1329 01:07:45,327 --> 01:07:47,329 [Mauro] Itami! 1330 01:07:47,396 --> 01:07:52,802 Avalanche michinoku driver by Hideo Itami. 1331 01:07:52,868 --> 01:07:55,938 And he may have paid for this 1332 01:07:56,005 --> 01:07:57,306 injuring his back, Percy. 1333 01:07:57,373 --> 01:07:58,474 [Percy] I was just getting ready to say 1334 01:07:58,541 --> 01:08:00,576 that took just as much outof Hideo Itami 1335 01:08:00,643 --> 01:08:01,844 as it did Aleister Black. 1336 01:08:01,911 --> 01:08:04,413 [Jim] It obviously did because look at the legs of Itami 1337 01:08:04,480 --> 01:08:05,948 attempting to make the cover. 1338 01:08:06,015 --> 01:08:07,383 [Mauro] Able to just put an arm over 1339 01:08:07,450 --> 01:08:09,351 and still get a two-count. 1340 01:08:09,418 --> 01:08:13,923 This war of attrition continuing to unfold--and Nigel. 1341 01:08:13,989 --> 01:08:15,291 [Nigel] Let's take a look off the top. 1342 01:08:15,357 --> 01:08:18,994 I actually think yes, perhaps a falcon arrow off the top. 1343 01:08:19,161 --> 01:08:19,995 [Mauro] Right. 1344 01:08:20,196 --> 01:08:25,100 [Nigel] Got all of it but as you said, took almost as much out of Itami-- whoa! 1345 01:08:25,167 --> 01:08:26,302 [Percy] Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1346 01:08:26,368 --> 01:08:28,103 [Nigel] He can't believe it! 1347 01:08:28,337 --> 01:08:31,474 [Mauro] Aleister black with a dark presence. 1348 01:08:31,640 --> 01:08:34,009 [Percy] Like something woke up in Aleister Black right here. 1349 01:08:34,076 --> 01:08:38,214 [Jim] Aleister black is a different human being for my estimation. 1350 01:08:38,280 --> 01:08:41,750 Look at these kicks now, mano y mano right in the pocket, Mauro. 1351 01:08:41,817 --> 01:08:43,586 [Mauro] Yeah, that cavalcade of kicks 1352 01:08:43,652 --> 01:08:46,021 and the smorgasbord of strikes. 1353 01:08:46,088 --> 01:08:48,724 It is on between Itami and Black. 1354 01:08:48,791 --> 01:08:50,860 [crowd cheering] 1355 01:08:51,627 --> 01:08:54,130 [Mauro] Oh, spinning back fist by Itami, 1356 01:08:54,196 --> 01:08:56,298 chopping away at Black. 1357 01:08:56,365 --> 01:08:59,034 Oh, black catches him with the knee! 1358 01:08:59,201 --> 01:09:01,937 But it's Itami with the falcon arrow. 1359 01:09:02,004 --> 01:09:03,305 [Jim] The cover. 1360 01:09:03,539 --> 01:09:05,040 [crowd] One! Two!-- 1361 01:09:05,107 --> 01:09:09,845 [Mauro] Oh, wow! How did black escape that? 1362 01:09:10,145 --> 01:09:13,983 [Jim] A lot of guts to kick out of that one on a long two-count. 1363 01:09:14,049 --> 01:09:17,486 [Percy] Got to think Itami maybe feeling this is an impossible task 1364 01:09:17,553 --> 01:09:18,754 to put away Aleister Black. 1365 01:09:18,821 --> 01:09:20,789 [Mauro] You talk about the intangible attributes 1366 01:09:20,856 --> 01:09:24,026 that it takes to be a superstar, J.R., 1367 01:09:24,093 --> 01:09:26,929 both of these warriors displaying it here tonight. 1368 01:09:27,096 --> 01:09:30,332 [Jim] You're absolutely right. They both have amazing courage. 1369 01:09:30,399 --> 01:09:31,934 [Percy] I mean, Hideo Itami has unloaded 1370 01:09:32,001 --> 01:09:33,802 pretty much essentially 1371 01:09:33,869 --> 01:09:35,137 his entire arsenal. 1372 01:09:35,938 --> 01:09:40,342 [Mauro] Oh, hesitation dropkick by Itami to Black in the corner. 1373 01:09:40,409 --> 01:09:42,945 [Nigel] But he hasn't hit go to sleep yet. 1374 01:09:43,012 --> 01:09:44,146 He hasn't tried. 1375 01:09:44,213 --> 01:09:45,414 [Jim] That's why he said almost. 1376 01:09:45,481 --> 01:09:48,017 [Mauro] I believe he's warming up 1377 01:09:49,451 --> 01:09:51,487 his band here, Nigel. 1378 01:09:52,121 --> 01:09:55,991 [Nigel] Damage has been done to the neck of Black. Is it enough? 1379 01:09:56,058 --> 01:09:58,894 [Mauro] Damage has been done to the nose of Aleister Black. 1380 01:09:58,961 --> 01:10:00,796 [Jim] Here it is. 1381 01:10:00,863 --> 01:10:03,065 [Mauro] But look at the elbows from Black 1382 01:10:03,132 --> 01:10:06,702 staving off that GTS attempt before he eats a knee. 1383 01:10:06,869 --> 01:10:08,637 [Jim] Right to the solar plexus 1384 01:10:08,704 --> 01:10:12,074 and out came the air out of Aleister Black. 1385 01:10:12,141 --> 01:10:13,676 Show me respect! 1386 01:10:14,476 --> 01:10:15,844 [Jim] And he's still chanting it. 1387 01:10:15,911 --> 01:10:17,646 Here's Itami, he wants respect. 1388 01:10:17,846 --> 01:10:18,681 [Mauro] Yup. 1389 01:10:18,747 --> 01:10:21,183 [Jim] I would say maybe he's demanding respect, Mauro. 1390 01:10:21,250 --> 01:10:25,287 [Mauro] Yeah, it's all about the r-e-s-p-e-c-t for Hideo Itami 1391 01:10:25,521 --> 01:10:26,822 and this new edge 1392 01:10:28,090 --> 01:10:31,460 seems to be serving him well in this matchup against Aleister Black. 1393 01:10:31,527 --> 01:10:33,762 The black mass! 1394 01:10:34,496 --> 01:10:38,233 Black mass had lights out for Hideo Itami. 1395 01:10:38,801 --> 01:10:40,970 [Jim] Oh, my god, what a shock. 1396 01:10:41,136 --> 01:10:44,773 -[Mauro] And this epic clash… -[host] Here's your winner Aleister Black. 1397 01:10:44,840 --> 01:10:49,378 [Mauro] Black just rocked Itami like the [indistinct] 1398 01:10:49,445 --> 01:10:53,415 to remain dominant in his run here in NXT, J.R. 1399 01:10:53,482 --> 01:10:54,783 [Jim] Absolutely. 1400 01:10:54,850 --> 01:10:57,886 And man, we saw one hell of a wrestling match here, gentlemen. 1401 01:10:57,953 --> 01:11:01,724 And what would you--what else would you expect from NXT takeover? 1402 01:11:02,057 --> 01:11:03,993 [Mauro] And what a huge victory, 1403 01:11:04,059 --> 01:11:05,894 Nigel, for Aleister Black 1404 01:11:05,961 --> 01:11:07,963 vanquishing Hideo Itami 1405 01:11:08,030 --> 01:11:10,733 who recently was vying for the NXT championship. 1406 01:11:10,799 --> 01:11:12,201 You wonder how much longer 1407 01:11:12,268 --> 01:11:13,535 it's going to be for Black 1408 01:11:13,602 --> 01:11:17,673 to get his opportunity at the most prestigious prize in NXT. 1409 01:11:17,740 --> 01:11:19,441 [Nigel] Yeah, that's certainly a question. 1410 01:11:19,508 --> 01:11:24,546 But Itami, what a showing by the striking sensation from Japan. 1411 01:11:24,613 --> 01:11:26,915 Let's see how this all went down. 1412 01:11:26,982 --> 01:11:29,485 Hideo Itami took it to Black 1413 01:11:29,551 --> 01:11:30,953 time and time again, 1414 01:11:31,020 --> 01:11:34,690 took the knee there, but instead turned it around. 1415 01:11:34,757 --> 01:11:36,458 Falcon arrow in the middle of the ring. 1416 01:11:36,525 --> 01:11:38,627 But a very close near-fall. 1417 01:11:38,694 --> 01:11:40,529 Two and seven-eighths. 1418 01:11:40,796 --> 01:11:42,298 [crowd cheering] 1419 01:11:42,564 --> 01:11:44,266 [Nigel] And as the match would continue, 1420 01:11:44,333 --> 01:11:46,535 he would continue to push that pressure, 1421 01:11:46,602 --> 01:11:50,272 but ultimately it was that spinning heel kick, 1422 01:11:50,339 --> 01:11:53,475 black mass, that sealed the victory. 1423 01:11:53,542 --> 01:11:56,645 [Jim] Watch this. Watch this impact right there. 1424 01:11:56,979 --> 01:12:01,383 You see it all, a slobberknocker of a kick 1425 01:12:01,450 --> 01:12:04,953 to say the very least for Aleister Black. 1426 01:12:05,487 --> 01:12:07,856 [rock music playing] 1427 01:12:08,190 --> 01:12:09,858 [Nigel] Right across the jaw, 1428 01:12:09,925 --> 01:12:15,164 he was out cold, but I believe he showed something today. 1429 01:12:15,230 --> 01:12:18,967 We are gonna see big things from Hideo Itami in the future. 1430 01:12:19,034 --> 01:12:20,002 Mark my words. 1431 01:12:20,069 --> 01:12:23,505 [Mauro] And a big thanks to WWE hall of famer, 1432 01:12:23,572 --> 01:12:26,175 there is only one Jim Ross, the "Good ol' J.R.", 1433 01:12:26,241 --> 01:12:29,178 a pleasure calling this instant classic with you, my friend. 1434 01:12:29,244 --> 01:12:30,646 [Jim] Thanks guys, appreciate being here. 1435 01:12:30,713 --> 01:12:31,914 Have a great night. 1436 01:12:32,147 --> 01:12:33,182 [rock music playing] 1437 01:12:33,449 --> 01:12:35,918 [Mauro] It has been a great night for Aleister Black, 1438 01:12:36,352 --> 01:12:38,887 who picks up one of the toughest victories 1439 01:12:38,954 --> 01:12:42,024 of his impressive NXT tenure. 1440 01:12:42,791 --> 01:12:47,296 [rock music playing] 1441 01:12:51,100 --> 01:12:52,735 [Mauro] What a homecoming it has been 1442 01:12:52,801 --> 01:12:55,337 thus far, NXT takeover: Brooklyn III 1443 01:12:55,404 --> 01:12:59,708 here at the electric Barclays Center in BK. 1444 01:12:59,975 --> 01:13:01,677 [rock music playing] 1445 01:13:02,111 --> 01:13:05,714 [Mauro] And we are set for more thrilling action. 1446 01:13:08,117 --> 01:13:11,987 [Nigel] And here we are, we are in the presence of greatness 1447 01:13:12,054 --> 01:13:14,523 three of the four horsewomen, 1448 01:13:14,590 --> 01:13:19,094 former NXT alums went on to great dreams. 1449 01:13:19,161 --> 01:13:22,064 [rock music playing] 1450 01:13:22,131 --> 01:13:23,165 [crowd cheering] 1451 01:13:23,232 --> 01:13:27,035 [Percy] Yup, the house was full of former NXT champions, 1452 01:13:27,102 --> 01:13:30,906 but the most dominant NXT champion of all time, 1453 01:13:31,106 --> 01:13:32,875 Asuka, The Empress of Tomorrow, 1454 01:13:33,075 --> 01:13:37,179 defends her title tonight against Ember Moon. 1455 01:13:38,914 --> 01:13:40,182 ♪ No fear, no fear ♪ 1456 01:13:40,816 --> 01:13:43,018 ♪ Blood, sweat, no tears My God, my God ♪ 1457 01:13:43,085 --> 01:13:45,120 [Nigel] And there is the woman 1458 01:13:45,187 --> 01:13:48,090 who will be challenging The Empress of Tomorrow tonight, 1459 01:13:48,290 --> 01:13:50,926 the biggest match of her career ahead of her. 1460 01:13:50,993 --> 01:13:52,561 She looks determined. 1461 01:13:52,628 --> 01:13:55,497 Can she beat Asuka? 1462 01:13:55,831 --> 01:13:58,267 ♪ My niggas be ready to set it off ♪ 1463 01:13:59,067 --> 01:14:02,304 [Mauro] It has been a record-breaking reign 1464 01:14:02,504 --> 01:14:05,507 For NXT women's champion Asuka. 1465 01:14:05,574 --> 01:14:08,377 Does the domination continue tonight 1466 01:14:08,443 --> 01:14:12,047 or is Ember Moon the one to finally dethrone 1467 01:14:12,114 --> 01:14:15,250 the most dominant champion in NXT history? 1468 01:14:15,651 --> 01:14:18,754 ♪ When I go out of my city ♪ 1469 01:14:19,721 --> 01:14:25,227 [host] She is the longest current reigning champion in all of WWE. 1470 01:14:26,695 --> 01:14:28,230 [Mauro] What a dominant reign 1471 01:14:28,297 --> 01:14:32,034 it has been for "The Empress of Tomorrow" Asuka. 1472 01:14:32,601 --> 01:14:37,005 [woman] Nobody is ready for Asuka! 1473 01:14:37,673 --> 01:14:40,042 [woman 2 screaming] 1474 01:14:40,309 --> 01:14:41,510 [crowd cheering] 1475 01:14:41,577 --> 01:14:43,812 Did you see that? 1476 01:14:43,979 --> 01:14:46,248 [crowd cheering] 1477 01:14:46,315 --> 01:14:49,451 Nobody can stand with me. 1478 01:14:50,319 --> 01:14:52,187 [rock music playing] 1479 01:14:53,055 --> 01:14:54,823 It's mine. 1480 01:14:56,391 --> 01:14:59,661 I wanna be the one that finally takes down 1481 01:14:59,728 --> 01:15:01,463 the undefeated empress. 1482 01:15:01,530 --> 01:15:05,267 [Percy] Asuka unbeaten, ever since she debuted here in NXT. 1483 01:15:05,334 --> 01:15:09,071 However, a newcomer has come to challenge for the title. 1484 01:15:09,137 --> 01:15:11,173 Ember Moon's deadly eclipse, 1485 01:15:11,240 --> 01:15:13,041 will it pay dividends tonight? 1486 01:15:13,108 --> 01:15:14,810 [Nigel] This is her chance. 1487 01:15:14,877 --> 01:15:16,478 [Percy] Ember Moon is in position. 1488 01:15:16,745 --> 01:15:18,580 Could it be time for the eclipse? 1489 01:15:18,647 --> 01:15:20,849 Asuka using the official, 1490 01:15:20,916 --> 01:15:22,518 sending the official into the ropes. 1491 01:15:26,088 --> 01:15:27,556 [bell ringing] 1492 01:15:28,090 --> 01:15:29,892 [Ember] To me, Asuka is nothing more 1493 01:15:29,958 --> 01:15:31,527 than the most difficult puzzle 1494 01:15:31,593 --> 01:15:33,428 I've ever had on my war path. 1495 01:15:33,495 --> 01:15:35,631 And every time I think that I got the puzzle solved, 1496 01:15:35,697 --> 01:15:37,633 she changes it. 1497 01:15:38,000 --> 01:15:40,602 [crowd shouting] 1498 01:15:43,372 --> 01:15:47,976 No one's ready! No one's ready for Asuka. 1499 01:15:48,043 --> 01:15:51,980 She will do anything to keep that NXT women championship 1500 01:15:52,047 --> 01:15:53,615 around her waist. 1501 01:15:53,949 --> 01:15:56,518 I'm still champion. 1502 01:15:57,953 --> 01:15:59,187 [Ember] But you know what? 1503 01:15:59,254 --> 01:16:01,089 Time heals all wounds… 1504 01:16:02,524 --> 01:16:05,794 but battle scars last forever. 1505 01:16:05,861 --> 01:16:10,032 [Mauro] Ember Moon shining bright in the NXT arena tonight. 1506 01:16:10,098 --> 01:16:13,702 [Nigel] Perhaps there were question marks 1507 01:16:13,769 --> 01:16:15,537 after the injury for Ember Moon. 1508 01:16:15,604 --> 01:16:17,806 To me, no questions anymore. 1509 01:16:17,873 --> 01:16:23,178 I want Asuka at takeover: Brooklyn. 1510 01:16:23,245 --> 01:16:24,646 [crowd cheering] 1511 01:16:24,713 --> 01:16:27,616 [Ember] You are considered to be one of most dominant champions 1512 01:16:27,683 --> 01:16:30,085 that have ever set foot in the WWE. 1513 01:16:31,386 --> 01:16:33,589 But one thing sticks out to me: 1514 01:16:33,655 --> 01:16:36,124 You've only taken shortcuts 1515 01:16:36,191 --> 01:16:39,161 with one person… 1516 01:16:39,728 --> 01:16:40,929 Me. 1517 01:16:41,196 --> 01:16:42,230 [crowd cheering] 1518 01:16:42,297 --> 01:16:46,201 I've beaten Ember before. 1519 01:16:46,802 --> 01:16:50,772 I will beat her again. 1520 01:16:51,106 --> 01:16:52,507 Again! 1521 01:16:53,675 --> 01:16:56,144 [commentators] Oh! Whoa! 1522 01:16:56,211 --> 01:16:58,213 [crowd shouting] 1523 01:16:58,380 --> 01:17:02,951 [Mauro] Ember Moon all over the NXT women's champion Asuka, 1524 01:17:03,018 --> 01:17:07,155 Moon from the top, eclipse on the NXT women's champion. 1525 01:17:08,256 --> 01:17:13,662 [Ember] I, Asuka, I am going to end your undefeated streak 1526 01:17:13,729 --> 01:17:19,134 to become the next NXT women's champion. 1527 01:17:20,035 --> 01:17:23,605 [rock music finishes] 1528 01:17:28,377 --> 01:17:34,983 ["Free the Flame" playing] 1529 01:17:40,889 --> 01:17:45,827 ♪ Seek the truth And let the wildfire set you free ♪ 1530 01:17:46,461 --> 01:17:52,401 ♪ Don't you remember One ember sparks a fire ♪ 1531 01:17:52,467 --> 01:17:54,803 ♪ One ember feeds the flames ♪ 1532 01:17:54,870 --> 01:18:00,709 ♪ Now burn, burn, yeah! ♪ 1533 01:18:00,776 --> 01:18:04,079 [Mauro] Ember Moon and her moonlighters 1534 01:18:04,146 --> 01:18:06,948 which includes her entire family here tonight, 1535 01:18:07,015 --> 01:18:09,418 hopes that the great American eclipse 1536 01:18:09,484 --> 01:18:11,586 occurs two days early. 1537 01:18:11,653 --> 01:18:13,855 Asuka has already been on the receiving end 1538 01:18:13,922 --> 01:18:15,691 of Moon's signature move. 1539 01:18:16,358 --> 01:18:17,993 And Moon would love to eclipse 1540 01:18:18,060 --> 01:18:20,762 Asuka's unprecedented reign with another one here tonight. 1541 01:18:21,430 --> 01:18:25,100 [Nigel] Well this is the resident NXT war goddess' second opportunity 1542 01:18:25,167 --> 01:18:28,203 for the NXT women's championship. 1543 01:18:28,270 --> 01:18:29,137 My time! 1544 01:18:29,204 --> 01:18:30,572 [Nigel] And you can argue that perhaps 1545 01:18:30,639 --> 01:18:32,174 she was unprepared the first time, 1546 01:18:32,240 --> 01:18:34,042 but after sitting out this summer 1547 01:18:34,109 --> 01:18:37,045 with her shoulder injury at the hands of the champion 1548 01:18:37,112 --> 01:18:40,148 I think she is ready and determined 1549 01:18:40,215 --> 01:18:41,817 to become the next champion. 1550 01:18:41,883 --> 01:18:44,052 [Mauro] Posing like rising rapper Cardi B, 1551 01:18:44,119 --> 01:18:45,987 Ember Moon is all about the money moves, 1552 01:18:46,054 --> 01:18:47,355 she hopes to make it rain 1553 01:18:47,422 --> 01:18:49,925 on Asuka's record-shattering title reign tonight, 1554 01:18:49,991 --> 01:18:51,393 What's her best path to victory? 1555 01:18:51,693 --> 01:18:54,496 [Percy] Hitting the eclipse, bottom line. 1556 01:18:55,297 --> 01:19:02,237 [crowd cheering] 1557 01:19:07,943 --> 01:19:14,883 ["The Future" playing] 1558 01:19:16,451 --> 01:19:17,986 ♪ From far and wide ♪ 1559 01:19:18,186 --> 01:19:19,888 ♪ And light years away ♪ 1560 01:19:20,088 --> 01:19:23,125 ♪ Cast from the shadows Now light my way ♪ 1561 01:19:23,558 --> 01:19:26,828 ♪ Fallen idols scream yesterday ♪ 1562 01:19:27,028 --> 01:19:30,265 ♪ Your kings and your queens Hit the ground like rain ♪ 1563 01:19:30,565 --> 01:19:32,834 ♪ From far and wide ♪ 1564 01:19:32,901 --> 01:19:34,169 [Mauro] The empress of tomorrow 1565 01:19:34,236 --> 01:19:37,272 is proving to be an emissary of excellence today. 1566 01:19:37,339 --> 01:19:38,974 Asuka's title reign has reached 1567 01:19:39,040 --> 01:19:41,676 the Fortune 500 ways this past thursday. 1568 01:19:41,743 --> 01:19:43,812 Asuka surpassed Rockin' Robin 1569 01:19:43,879 --> 01:19:47,115 for the longest title reign in modern WWE history, 1570 01:19:47,182 --> 01:19:50,452 the Japanese Joshi Puroresu juggernaut 1571 01:19:50,519 --> 01:19:52,654 has enjoyed the view from the NXT penthouse 1572 01:19:52,721 --> 01:19:55,724 for a record 524 days. 1573 01:19:55,791 --> 01:19:57,392 [Percy] Unbelievable. 1574 01:19:57,459 --> 01:19:58,827 It's crazy, it's mind-blowing 1575 01:19:58,894 --> 01:20:04,032 to think that Asuka's entering her second takeover: Brooklyn undefeated. 1576 01:20:04,099 --> 01:20:06,568 [Mauro] Asuka's record-setting eighth title match 1577 01:20:06,635 --> 01:20:08,303 on an NXT takeover event, 1578 01:20:08,370 --> 01:20:09,971 and it's her tenth match 1579 01:20:10,038 --> 01:20:11,740 in an NXT takeover event, 1580 01:20:12,073 --> 01:20:14,709 more than any other superstar in history. 1581 01:20:14,776 --> 01:20:16,411 She's rewriting the record books, Nigel. 1582 01:20:16,478 --> 01:20:18,180 [Nigel] There's no question about it. 1583 01:20:18,246 --> 01:20:22,484 And looking resplendent in a new golden garb, 1584 01:20:23,251 --> 01:20:27,322 The Empress of Tomorrow to carry on the streak, 1585 01:20:28,123 --> 01:20:30,859 if she can avoid the eclipse. 1586 01:20:30,926 --> 01:20:33,228 [Mauro] And in the modern era, this could be the greatest streak ever. 1587 01:20:33,295 --> 01:20:36,898 None other than Goldberg, who had an infamous streak of his own, 1588 01:20:36,965 --> 01:20:39,201 tweeting support for Asuka this weekend. 1589 01:20:39,267 --> 01:20:43,505 Even the guy who ended his streak, Kevin Nash, tweeting support so, 1590 01:20:43,572 --> 01:20:47,409 everyone talking about the NXT women's title match, 1591 01:20:47,475 --> 01:20:54,149 the record-breaking Asuka and Ember Moon who is laser-focused. 1592 01:20:54,449 --> 01:20:56,618 She is all in tonight. 1593 01:20:56,685 --> 01:20:59,054 [Percy] Speaking of Ember, let's talk about a little history. 1594 01:20:59,120 --> 01:21:02,490 Ember Moon debuted here just a year ago right here in Brooklyn, 1595 01:21:02,557 --> 01:21:05,794 how amazing would it be if she were to dethrone Asuka 1596 01:21:05,861 --> 01:21:07,696 right here where it all started for her. 1597 01:21:11,967 --> 01:21:13,568 [crowd cheering] 1598 01:21:13,635 --> 01:21:14,769 [bell ringing] 1599 01:21:15,537 --> 01:21:18,139 [host] The following contest is a women's division match 1600 01:21:18,206 --> 01:21:19,507 scheduled for one fall. 1601 01:21:19,708 --> 01:21:20,842 [crowd cheering] 1602 01:21:20,909 --> 01:21:25,647 And it's for the NXT women's championship. 1603 01:21:25,714 --> 01:21:28,650 [crowd cheering] 1604 01:21:29,551 --> 01:21:32,287 Introducing the challenger, 1605 01:21:32,487 --> 01:21:36,691 from Dallas, Texas, Ember Moon. 1606 01:21:36,758 --> 01:21:43,698 [crowd cheering] 1607 01:21:44,833 --> 01:21:47,969 And her opponent from Osaka, Japan, 1608 01:21:48,270 --> 01:21:54,809 she is the NXT women's champion, Asuka. 1609 01:21:55,143 --> 01:22:02,083 [crowd cheering] 1610 01:22:07,289 --> 01:22:10,592 [Mauro] It was here in NXT takeover: Brooklyn II 1611 01:22:10,659 --> 01:22:14,396 last August, that Asuka defeated Bayley 1612 01:22:14,462 --> 01:22:16,731 for the NXT women's championship. 1613 01:22:18,400 --> 01:22:22,637 She's never been defeated in an NXT ring. 1614 01:22:23,672 --> 01:22:24,706 [bell ringing] 1615 01:22:24,773 --> 01:22:26,474 [Mauro] Bayley of course sitting at ringside. 1616 01:22:26,541 --> 01:22:28,343 What a start by Ember Moon! 1617 01:22:28,410 --> 01:22:30,145 The element of surprise! 1618 01:22:31,379 --> 01:22:34,649 [Percy] Way to go Ember, take the fight right to Asuka, don't wait. 1619 01:22:35,050 --> 01:22:38,453 [Mauro] Basement dropkick and a quick cover by Moon for a one-count. 1620 01:22:39,154 --> 01:22:42,924 She has just discombobulated the NXT women's champion early. 1621 01:22:44,359 --> 01:22:47,896 Oh, well scouted there by Moon. 1622 01:22:49,764 --> 01:22:52,167 [Nigel] Nice suplex there from Moon. 1623 01:22:52,233 --> 01:22:54,536 Will the streak continue? 1624 01:22:54,602 --> 01:22:57,038 Tweet about it, #thestreak. 1625 01:22:57,439 --> 01:22:59,407 [crowd cheering] 1626 01:22:59,474 --> 01:23:00,842 [Mauro] Ember Moon with the full head of speed, 1627 01:23:00,909 --> 01:23:01,943 baseball slide. 1628 01:23:02,210 --> 01:23:03,778 [crowd shouting] 1629 01:23:04,079 --> 01:23:08,116 Asuka trying to regroup here in the early stages, oh-- 1630 01:23:08,183 --> 01:23:11,486 and that's one way to do with those lightning-quick kicks of Asuka, 1631 01:23:11,553 --> 01:23:12,854 fully on display early. 1632 01:23:13,188 --> 01:23:15,523 Oh! But two can play that game. 1633 01:23:17,492 --> 01:23:22,063 And Moon willing to just throw caution to the wind early. 1634 01:23:22,697 --> 01:23:25,633 [Nigel] Oh, cannonball by Moon! 1635 01:23:25,800 --> 01:23:27,802 [crowd cheering] 1636 01:23:27,869 --> 01:23:30,305 [Mauro] And rolling right over Asuka, 1637 01:23:30,939 --> 01:23:34,743 wasting little time is the upstart Ember Moon. 1638 01:23:34,809 --> 01:23:36,978 [Nigel] Taking a big risk early on, 1639 01:23:37,045 --> 01:23:40,415 but you've got to do that against the champion the caliber of Asuka. 1640 01:23:40,482 --> 01:23:42,717 Look at the position. 1641 01:23:42,784 --> 01:23:44,986 Leaving her that her lower back 1642 01:23:45,053 --> 01:23:48,490 hitting against the jaw of Asuka, a lot of damage done. 1643 01:23:48,790 --> 01:23:51,860 [Percy] Smart of Asuka to roll out the ring here, take a moment 1644 01:23:52,794 --> 01:23:53,762 Oh! 1645 01:23:53,828 --> 01:23:56,464 [Mauro] Asuka with a reversal there, 1646 01:23:56,531 --> 01:23:59,934 driving Ember Moon into the unforgiving steel steps 1647 01:24:00,001 --> 01:24:02,804 to buy more precious time to recover, 1648 01:24:02,871 --> 01:24:04,839 to allow the NXT women's champion. 1649 01:24:06,074 --> 01:24:07,542 [Nigel] Like an injured animal 1650 01:24:07,609 --> 01:24:09,911 lying in wait, and then she pounced. 1651 01:24:09,978 --> 01:24:12,981 [Mauro] Remember, the only way that Ember Moon 1652 01:24:13,048 --> 01:24:14,816 can become NXT women's champion 1653 01:24:14,883 --> 01:24:18,053 would be a pinfall or submission in the squared circle. 1654 01:24:20,522 --> 01:24:22,257 [Nigel] All right. So take a look. 1655 01:24:22,323 --> 01:24:23,558 [Mauro] Oh! 1656 01:24:24,159 --> 01:24:26,361 [Percy] Suplex on the steel rim. 1657 01:24:26,428 --> 01:24:27,796 Oh, my goodness. 1658 01:24:27,962 --> 01:24:30,098 [crowd cheering] 1659 01:24:30,165 --> 01:24:33,968 [Nigel] No give whatsoever, and you see she clearly targeted 1660 01:24:34,035 --> 01:24:37,839 that injured shoulder of Ember Moon. 1661 01:24:39,607 --> 01:24:43,378 [Mauro] Asuka, the fifth and most dominant NXT women's champion. 1662 01:24:43,445 --> 01:24:44,946 The referee administering the count, 1663 01:24:45,013 --> 01:24:47,715 the veteran rolling Moon back into the ring. 1664 01:24:48,583 --> 01:24:51,052 [crowd shouting] 1665 01:24:53,788 --> 01:24:56,257 [Mauro] Roundhouse kick to that injured arm, and another kick 1666 01:24:56,324 --> 01:24:58,960 to the left arm of Ember Moon. 1667 01:24:59,127 --> 01:25:00,762 [Nigel] Now, Asuka is gonna focus 1668 01:25:00,829 --> 01:25:02,797 on that injured joint without a doubt, 1669 01:25:02,864 --> 01:25:05,433 possibly set up that shoulder for the Asuka lock. 1670 01:25:05,733 --> 01:25:06,835 [Ember screaming] 1671 01:25:06,901 --> 01:25:10,605 [Mauro] That's exactly what the cerebral champion is doing. 1672 01:25:10,672 --> 01:25:13,141 [Percy] Look. Look at the strength. 1673 01:25:13,575 --> 01:25:16,611 [Mauro] If ring IQ were measured, Asuka would be a Mensa member. 1674 01:25:16,778 --> 01:25:17,912 -[Percy] Oh! -[Mauro] Wow! 1675 01:25:17,979 --> 01:25:18,813 [Percy] Man. 1676 01:25:18,880 --> 01:25:20,248 [Nigel] Look at the torque in the-- 1677 01:25:20,315 --> 01:25:22,951 the arm is not supposed to bend that way. 1678 01:25:24,452 --> 01:25:31,226 [Mauro] Asuka just continuing to manipulate the joint of Ember Moon 1679 01:25:31,292 --> 01:25:34,696 who's trying to valiantly fight back, going back to the hammerlock goes Asuka. 1680 01:25:35,597 --> 01:25:37,599 [Nigel] Keeping hold, though. 1681 01:25:37,665 --> 01:25:40,001 Asuka's learnt from the very best in the world, 1682 01:25:40,068 --> 01:25:42,470 being in the ring with guys like Fit Finlay 1683 01:25:42,537 --> 01:25:44,072 and Minoru Suzuki as well, 1684 01:25:44,139 --> 01:25:47,475 who are masters of just tearing apart a body. 1685 01:25:47,976 --> 01:25:51,279 [Percy] You got to think if Ember Moon reinjures this shoulder, 1686 01:25:51,346 --> 01:25:55,250 she's gonna have a hard time defeating the likes of Asuka. 1687 01:25:55,750 --> 01:25:59,821 [crowd cheering] 1688 01:26:00,922 --> 01:26:02,590 [Mauro] Asuka looking for the hip toss. 1689 01:26:02,657 --> 01:26:03,558 [Nigel] Oh! 1690 01:26:03,625 --> 01:26:05,226 [crowd shouting] 1691 01:26:05,560 --> 01:26:08,229 [Mauro] So these two have done their homework, 1692 01:26:09,097 --> 01:26:11,065 Asuka and Ember Moon. 1693 01:26:11,633 --> 01:26:13,668 -Oh! -[Nigel] Oh, yes! 1694 01:26:13,735 --> 01:26:15,803 [Mauro] What an STO by Asuka! 1695 01:26:16,037 --> 01:26:17,438 [crowd cheering] 1696 01:26:17,505 --> 01:26:19,207 [Mauro] Space tornado ogawa, 1697 01:26:19,274 --> 01:26:23,578 popularized by another Japanese compatriot, 1698 01:26:23,645 --> 01:26:28,249 but it's Asuka now who just continues to impose her will 1699 01:26:28,316 --> 01:26:30,251 and skill on the challenger. 1700 01:26:31,619 --> 01:26:34,589 -[Nigel] Whoa. -[Mauro] Oh, oh, oh. 1701 01:26:34,656 --> 01:26:38,226 [Nigel] No way for Moon to protect herself at all. 1702 01:26:38,860 --> 01:26:41,863 [crowd cheering] 1703 01:26:45,833 --> 01:26:47,602 [Mauro] Asuka taking pride 1704 01:26:47,669 --> 01:26:51,206 in this methodical, the systematic breakdown 1705 01:26:51,272 --> 01:26:52,907 of her challenger Ember Moon, 1706 01:26:52,974 --> 01:26:56,377 and hearing that, the NXT alum at ringside, 1707 01:26:56,444 --> 01:26:59,480 Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Becky lynch 1708 01:26:59,547 --> 01:27:04,986 all have gone onto raw and smackdown respectively, 1709 01:27:05,153 --> 01:27:09,624 and then Asuka regardless of the roster, 1710 01:27:09,691 --> 01:27:11,492 the most dominant champion. 1711 01:27:11,559 --> 01:27:13,361 [Percy] Look at this, look-- 1712 01:27:13,428 --> 01:27:14,963 [Mauro] Wow! 1713 01:27:15,563 --> 01:27:17,232 [crowd cheering] 1714 01:27:17,832 --> 01:27:19,667 [Mauro] Octopus-type hold here, Nigel. 1715 01:27:20,168 --> 01:27:23,605 [Nigel] And listen to the NXT universe come alive 1716 01:27:24,439 --> 01:27:29,544 -[Nigel] but back to work on the shoulder. -[Mauro] Seated fujiwara armbar. 1717 01:27:30,011 --> 01:27:31,546 [Percy] Oh, man. 1718 01:27:31,613 --> 01:27:33,214 [Nigel] Asuka knows she's in control. 1719 01:27:33,281 --> 01:27:35,049 She knows she has the advantage. 1720 01:27:35,350 --> 01:27:37,018 -[Percy] It's absolutely… -[Nigel] She takes pleasure in it. 1721 01:27:37,085 --> 01:27:39,687 [Mauro] How does Ember Moon escape, Percy? 1722 01:27:39,754 --> 01:27:41,022 [Percy] That's a great question. 1723 01:27:41,089 --> 01:27:42,257 We'll find that out here soon, hopefully. 1724 01:27:42,323 --> 01:27:43,825 [Nigel] Gonna create some space. 1725 01:27:43,891 --> 01:27:45,426 This might be a way of doing it 1726 01:27:46,027 --> 01:27:47,362 if she can turn-- oh! 1727 01:27:47,428 --> 01:27:50,765 [Mauro] Teardrop suplex by Ember Moon! 1728 01:27:50,832 --> 01:27:53,501 [Percy] Ember just answered your question for you, Mauro. 1729 01:27:54,569 --> 01:27:59,273 [Nigel] Can she get out to the top to hit the eclipse, or is it too early? 1730 01:28:01,009 --> 01:28:03,511 -[Percy] I think it may be too early. -[Mauro] Nursing that left arm, 1731 01:28:03,578 --> 01:28:06,381 [Mauro] she's really a one-winged competitor right now, 1732 01:28:06,447 --> 01:28:09,417 and she's trying to attack with that left arm, 1733 01:28:09,484 --> 01:28:13,054 but you can see gingerly doing so 1734 01:28:13,121 --> 01:28:15,390 but using her legs now, her kicks. 1735 01:28:15,456 --> 01:28:19,594 Oh, step up enzuigiri plants Asuka! 1736 01:28:19,661 --> 01:28:22,263 Do we have a new NXT women's champion? 1737 01:28:22,330 --> 01:28:23,364 [Nigel] Oh! 1738 01:28:23,431 --> 01:28:24,966 [crowd cheering] 1739 01:28:25,033 --> 01:28:27,235 [Nigel] Your heart goes out to Ember Moon, 1740 01:28:27,302 --> 01:28:30,304 she just couldn't get deep enough on the pinfall attempt 1741 01:28:30,371 --> 01:28:31,439 with the injured arm. 1742 01:28:31,506 --> 01:28:32,740 Let's take a look here. 1743 01:28:33,207 --> 01:28:35,443 [Amber grunting] 1744 01:28:35,777 --> 01:28:37,845 [Nigel] Clearly knocks Asuka down 1745 01:28:37,912 --> 01:28:40,548 with the enzuigiri, but just couldn't get the pinfall. 1746 01:28:41,382 --> 01:28:43,284 -[crowd] Oh! -[Mauro] Oh! 1747 01:28:43,685 --> 01:28:49,257 [Mauro] German suplex into the bottom turnbuckle by Asuka, 1748 01:28:49,324 --> 01:28:52,193 wanted a worthy challenger and, thus far, 1749 01:28:52,260 --> 01:28:56,064 Ember Moon has been up to the test, 1750 01:28:56,130 --> 01:28:59,567 but now finding herself in dire straits again. 1751 01:28:59,834 --> 01:29:01,302 [Nigel] Let's take a look here, 1752 01:29:01,369 --> 01:29:05,073 this German suplex to the back of Ember Moon's skull, 1753 01:29:05,139 --> 01:29:07,809 snapping off that bottom rope. 1754 01:29:08,443 --> 01:29:11,112 -[Nigel] Oh, she's looking for it here! -[Mauro] Standing Asuka lock. 1755 01:29:11,179 --> 01:29:12,146 [Nigel] Trying for the Asuka lock! 1756 01:29:12,213 --> 01:29:13,147 Can she get it? 1757 01:29:13,448 --> 01:29:14,782 [crowd cheering] 1758 01:29:15,450 --> 01:29:16,818 [Nigel] Nope, she moved away from that, 1759 01:29:16,884 --> 01:29:18,186 back for the surfboard. 1760 01:29:18,453 --> 01:29:19,320 [Mauro] Whoa! 1761 01:29:19,721 --> 01:29:20,955 [Nigel] And from a different angle, 1762 01:29:21,022 --> 01:29:22,590 trying with the other arm. 1763 01:29:23,124 --> 01:29:24,659 What versatility. 1764 01:29:27,228 --> 01:29:28,596 [Mauro] Asuka playing chess 1765 01:29:28,663 --> 01:29:31,699 when a lot of her opponents are playing checkers, but Moon, 1766 01:29:31,766 --> 01:29:34,569 with the back elbow, escapes, turns the tables! 1767 01:29:34,635 --> 01:29:36,537 and it's Moon looking for a whole version 1768 01:29:36,604 --> 01:29:37,972 of the Asuka lock, 1769 01:29:38,039 --> 01:29:39,841 the Crossface chickenwing! 1770 01:29:41,576 --> 01:29:43,277 [Nigel] Gonna try and connect those hands. 1771 01:29:43,544 --> 01:29:45,079 [crowd cheering] 1772 01:29:45,680 --> 01:29:47,615 [Percy] Asuka is able to go on and switch. 1773 01:29:47,682 --> 01:29:48,950 [Mauro] Oh! 1774 01:29:49,917 --> 01:29:51,886 [Nigel] There it is, I think she's got it. 1775 01:29:51,953 --> 01:29:54,055 I can't see from my vantage point, is it in? 1776 01:29:56,524 --> 01:29:58,893 [Mauro] The backpack Asuka lock 1777 01:29:58,960 --> 01:30:02,096 and it's moves like this that has kept NXT takeover 1778 01:30:02,163 --> 01:30:05,500 the number one trend worldwide, all night long. 1779 01:30:05,967 --> 01:30:07,335 [Nigel] Moon's got to be careful. 1780 01:30:07,402 --> 01:30:10,004 She pulls forward, she could drive her head into the mat 1781 01:30:10,071 --> 01:30:11,239 and knock herself out. 1782 01:30:11,305 --> 01:30:13,441 [Mauro] She's carrying all of Asuka's weight 1783 01:30:13,508 --> 01:30:16,010 and all the pressure of that Asuka lock, 1784 01:30:16,077 --> 01:30:17,845 but no, she escapes! 1785 01:30:18,379 --> 01:30:20,281 [crowd cheering] 1786 01:30:20,681 --> 01:30:21,883 But for how long? 1787 01:30:21,949 --> 01:30:23,785 [Nigel] Oh, now a chance! 1788 01:30:24,051 --> 01:30:26,287 [Mauro] Shoulders down and Asuka… 1789 01:30:26,354 --> 01:30:27,688 [crowd groans] 1790 01:30:27,755 --> 01:30:30,291 [Mauro] Running lariat by Ember Moon 1791 01:30:31,292 --> 01:30:33,261 with her good arm, the right arm. 1792 01:30:33,694 --> 01:30:35,830 [crowd cheering] 1793 01:30:36,364 --> 01:30:40,935 [Mauro] What a display of grit and determination. 1794 01:30:41,002 --> 01:30:43,871 This is for the NXT women's championship. 1795 01:30:43,938 --> 01:30:46,474 A record reign for Asuka, 1796 01:30:46,541 --> 01:30:47,575 will it end tonight? 1797 01:30:48,042 --> 01:30:49,877 [Percy] Man, right over the button. 1798 01:30:49,944 --> 01:30:51,612 Look at the speed and velocity. 1799 01:30:51,779 --> 01:30:53,047 [Mauro] I thought it was a lariat 1800 01:30:53,114 --> 01:30:54,916 she caught her with the point of the elbow. 1801 01:30:54,982 --> 01:30:59,020 [crowd cheering] 1802 01:30:59,086 --> 01:31:01,789 [Mauro] Both struggling to stand on their feet. 1803 01:31:01,856 --> 01:31:03,257 Moon ducks under the clothesline, 1804 01:31:03,624 --> 01:31:05,359 Asuka does the same. 1805 01:31:05,827 --> 01:31:08,262 Oh, and there's the running hip attack 1806 01:31:08,329 --> 01:31:10,198 by the NXT women's champion. 1807 01:31:10,264 --> 01:31:12,733 Will it be enough to keep Ember Moon away? No. 1808 01:31:13,901 --> 01:31:18,306 [Nigel] Asuka quick to follow up and continues the onslaught. 1809 01:31:21,042 --> 01:31:22,977 [Mauro] Another running hip attack, 1810 01:31:23,044 --> 01:31:27,281 but that time Ember Moon able to block the brunt of it. 1811 01:31:27,348 --> 01:31:30,618 Oh, and Asuka runs right into a knee 1812 01:31:30,685 --> 01:31:32,119 from Ember Moon. 1813 01:31:34,055 --> 01:31:36,824 Now, Ember Moon looking to turn the tables. 1814 01:31:38,226 --> 01:31:43,965 Wow! tornado suplex from the turn-- second turnbuckle! 1815 01:31:44,031 --> 01:31:45,233 Back press! 1816 01:31:45,299 --> 01:31:46,300 One, two-- 1817 01:31:46,367 --> 01:31:48,269 [Mauro] Asuka escapes. 1818 01:31:49,170 --> 01:31:52,640 [Nigel] But again, you've seen the effect of that injured shoulder, 1819 01:31:52,707 --> 01:31:55,176 an inability to cover Asuka deep 1820 01:31:55,243 --> 01:31:57,545 to get enough body weight across the shoulders. 1821 01:31:57,979 --> 01:32:00,848 If I was in there, I may not even try to hook that leg. 1822 01:32:00,915 --> 01:32:02,817 [Mauro] I was gonna say, Nigel, would you even attempt 1823 01:32:02,884 --> 01:32:05,019 that kind of offense then that Ember-- 1824 01:32:05,086 --> 01:32:07,455 doesn't Ember Moon have to make adjustments now on the fly, 1825 01:32:07,522 --> 01:32:10,191 knowing that that left arm is not at 100%? 1826 01:32:10,258 --> 01:32:11,292 [Nigel] Well, absolutely. 1827 01:32:11,359 --> 01:32:14,228 A real champion adapts, that's a mark of a champion. 1828 01:32:15,229 --> 01:32:20,368 [Mauro] And you know that Asuka will continue to try to focus her attack 1829 01:32:20,434 --> 01:32:22,703 on that left arm, but right now they exchange strikes. 1830 01:32:22,904 --> 01:32:27,041 Oh, and a well-placed series of knees to the midsection by Moon. 1831 01:32:27,108 --> 01:32:29,010 [Percy] She's got to keep applying the pressure. 1832 01:32:29,076 --> 01:32:30,111 [Mauro] Oh, wow! 1833 01:32:30,177 --> 01:32:33,147 Takes the NXT women's champion off her feet 1834 01:32:33,214 --> 01:32:35,049 with that vicious knee strike. 1835 01:32:35,283 --> 01:32:36,717 [crowd cheering] 1836 01:32:37,318 --> 01:32:39,620 [Mauro] Dueling chants by the NXT universe. 1837 01:32:40,755 --> 01:32:42,523 Both Asuka and Ember Moon 1838 01:32:42,590 --> 01:32:43,891 worthy of the praise. 1839 01:32:46,027 --> 01:32:47,194 Oh! 1840 01:32:47,662 --> 01:32:50,798 [crowd cheering] 1841 01:32:51,499 --> 01:32:52,700 [Percy] Look at… 1842 01:32:54,702 --> 01:32:59,774 [Nigel] Whoa, brutal kicks from the champion, tries for another. 1843 01:33:01,542 --> 01:33:04,445 [Mauro] Now, Moon slamming Asuka down 1844 01:33:04,512 --> 01:33:05,646 for a two-count! 1845 01:33:06,314 --> 01:33:09,050 Very close to having a new NXT women's champion 1846 01:33:09,116 --> 01:33:12,386 crowned in a desperation move 1847 01:33:12,453 --> 01:33:13,354 by Ember Moon, 1848 01:33:13,421 --> 01:33:14,622 and I hate to say it, 1849 01:33:14,689 --> 01:33:17,124 but with each high-impact offensive move, 1850 01:33:17,191 --> 01:33:19,360 I think she pays for with that left arm. 1851 01:33:20,227 --> 01:33:21,562 But it's now or never. 1852 01:33:21,629 --> 01:33:25,399 This is what Ember Moon has always dreamed about. 1853 01:33:25,666 --> 01:33:26,601 [Nigel] Oh, too early. 1854 01:33:27,401 --> 01:33:29,003 Asuka was lying in wait. 1855 01:33:29,070 --> 01:33:30,871 [Mauro] I have to question again, Percy, 1856 01:33:30,938 --> 01:33:33,507 Why did Ember Moon go that high-risk route? 1857 01:33:34,275 --> 01:33:35,676 [Percy] She has to do what she can. 1858 01:33:35,743 --> 01:33:38,079 This is about the NXT women's title. 1859 01:33:38,145 --> 01:33:40,047 -[Percy] It's now or nevermore. -[Mauro] Can Asuka ground it? 1860 01:33:40,114 --> 01:33:41,849 [Nigel] I think Asuka was looking for a superplex 1861 01:33:41,916 --> 01:33:45,186 with the arm trapped, but instead, Moon now looking for the problem. 1862 01:33:45,252 --> 01:33:47,121 [Mauro] Moon looking for the liger bomb. 1863 01:33:47,188 --> 01:33:49,256 Asuka holding on for dear life. 1864 01:33:50,124 --> 01:33:53,194 Oh, and she gets hung up in atree of woe, 1865 01:33:53,260 --> 01:33:55,262 the stomp by Moon! 1866 01:33:55,796 --> 01:33:57,231 Rolls over the NXT women's champion, 1867 01:33:57,298 --> 01:33:59,433 Moon hooks the leg. 1868 01:34:01,102 --> 01:34:02,403 Just a two-count. 1869 01:34:02,470 --> 01:34:03,971 [Nigel] That was a better pinfall attempt 1870 01:34:04,038 --> 01:34:06,240 that was able to get deeper into the cover. 1871 01:34:06,574 --> 01:34:08,376 And you saw before she covered her 1872 01:34:08,442 --> 01:34:12,179 she actually grabbed that arm and pulled it away from the bottom rope. 1873 01:34:12,446 --> 01:34:14,882 That's smart, especially this late in the match. 1874 01:34:15,216 --> 01:34:17,385 [Mauro] NXT women's champion Asuka 1875 01:34:17,451 --> 01:34:21,856 has been titleholder of record 504 days, 1876 01:34:21,922 --> 01:34:22,923 think about that. 1877 01:34:22,990 --> 01:34:24,291 -[Mauro] Does it end tonight? -[Nigel] Watch out! 1878 01:34:24,358 --> 01:34:26,127 [Mauro] at NXT takeover but wait, wait. 1879 01:34:26,193 --> 01:34:27,194 [crowd shouting] 1880 01:34:27,461 --> 01:34:28,763 [Mauro] Moon hits the eclipse! 1881 01:34:28,829 --> 01:34:31,632 We have a new NXT women's champ! 1882 01:34:31,699 --> 01:34:33,668 -[Percy] Oh. -[Mauro] Oh, wow! 1883 01:34:33,734 --> 01:34:36,203 Oh, so close. 1884 01:34:37,238 --> 01:34:38,939 [Percy] Ember's got to keep it up. 1885 01:34:39,006 --> 01:34:43,477 [Mauro] Ember Moon was able to nail Asuka with the eclipse. 1886 01:34:43,644 --> 01:34:47,148 [Percy] But it's going to take moves like that to put Asuka away. 1887 01:34:47,214 --> 01:34:51,052 She's never lost… Oh, my goodness. 1888 01:34:51,118 --> 01:34:52,420 [crowd cheering] 1889 01:34:52,486 --> 01:34:56,957 [Mauro] That was the closest that I have seen Asuka come 1890 01:34:57,024 --> 01:34:59,293 to losing the NXT women's title. 1891 01:34:59,360 --> 01:35:02,663 How much is left in Ember Moon's arsenal, Nigel? 1892 01:35:02,730 --> 01:35:05,933 [Nigel] That is a big question but I've got to agree with you, Percy. 1893 01:35:06,000 --> 01:35:08,836 Moon has to continue, has to push the advantage, 1894 01:35:08,903 --> 01:35:10,838 now that she has it. 1895 01:35:11,472 --> 01:35:13,107 Let's take a look at this, 1896 01:35:13,174 --> 01:35:19,113 picture perfect corkscrew stunner and a deep pinfall, but somehow 1897 01:35:19,180 --> 01:35:20,848 The Empress of Tomorrow kicks out. 1898 01:35:20,915 --> 01:35:23,117 [Mauro] One count away from history being made. 1899 01:35:23,184 --> 01:35:24,552 [Percy] She's going up again! 1900 01:35:24,618 --> 01:35:30,124 [Mauro] The gutsy, the resilient, the take-no-prisoners Ember Moon, what-- 1901 01:35:30,324 --> 01:35:33,360 Asuka-- remember the first match had… 1902 01:35:33,427 --> 01:35:35,496 -[Nigel] Crossbody! -[Mauro] similar situation… 1903 01:35:35,563 --> 01:35:38,632 Asuka, that's a two-count! 1904 01:35:38,699 --> 01:35:39,800 [Nigel] Shoulders up. 1905 01:35:39,867 --> 01:35:41,302 [Mauro] The referee correctly caught it. 1906 01:35:41,368 --> 01:35:44,271 The referee caught the fact that Asuka was holding the trunks. 1907 01:35:44,338 --> 01:35:45,172 Good job. 1908 01:35:45,239 --> 01:35:46,907 [Nigel] Right call from the referee. 1909 01:35:48,008 --> 01:35:50,311 It's all for a handful of trunks-- 1910 01:35:50,377 --> 01:35:52,913 [Mauro] Oh, superkick by Ember Moon! 1911 01:35:53,314 --> 01:35:56,083 Asuka just kicks out again! 1912 01:35:56,784 --> 01:35:58,352 [Percy] Ember can't believe it! 1913 01:35:58,586 --> 01:35:59,987 She's irate right now. 1914 01:36:00,054 --> 01:36:03,357 [Mauro] The adrenaline coursing through the veins of Ember Moon! 1915 01:36:03,991 --> 01:36:05,693 [Nigel] Don't give up now! 1916 01:36:06,060 --> 01:36:09,063 [Mauro] We have never seen in 504 days 1917 01:36:09,130 --> 01:36:10,798 the NXT women's champion 1918 01:36:10,865 --> 01:36:12,032 at such peril. 1919 01:36:12,299 --> 01:36:16,403 [crowd shouting] NXT! NXT! 1920 01:36:18,139 --> 01:36:19,540 [Percy] Ember's got to get back 1921 01:36:19,607 --> 01:36:20,441 on the attack, 1922 01:36:20,508 --> 01:36:21,976 don't wait for Asuka to recover. 1923 01:36:22,743 --> 01:36:28,115 [Nigel] Never ever I seen Asuka hurt so much, so close to being beaten. 1924 01:36:28,349 --> 01:36:29,250 [Mauro] Why isn't Asuka just-- 1925 01:36:29,316 --> 01:36:31,385 excuse me, Ember Moon going for the cover? 1926 01:36:31,452 --> 01:36:32,386 Asuka looks to be out. 1927 01:36:32,453 --> 01:36:34,021 [Nigel] Looks like it. No! 1928 01:36:34,088 --> 01:36:35,322 -[Percy] Oh! -[Mauro] She played possum. 1929 01:36:35,389 --> 01:36:37,324 [Mauro] Looking for the cross armbreaker. 1930 01:36:37,391 --> 01:36:38,492 [Nigel] Absolutely! 1931 01:36:38,559 --> 01:36:42,163 -[Percy] Ember's got her hands locked. -[Mauro] The cerebral champion, roll-up, 1932 01:36:42,229 --> 01:36:43,497 [crowd] One! Two!-- 1933 01:36:43,564 --> 01:36:44,765 [Mauro] And quick cover by-- 1934 01:36:44,832 --> 01:36:46,834 The Asuka lock! 1935 01:36:46,901 --> 01:36:50,204 [Nigel] In the center as well, has the bodyscissors! 1936 01:36:50,504 --> 01:36:53,607 [crowd cheering] 1937 01:36:54,074 --> 01:36:58,412 [Mauro] Ember Moon came so close she does not wanna [indistinct] right now! 1938 01:36:58,479 --> 01:37:00,781 But in the grips of the Asuka lock. 1939 01:37:00,848 --> 01:37:03,083 [Percy] Asuka's got Ember in the center of the ring. 1940 01:37:03,150 --> 01:37:04,318 It doesn't look good! 1941 01:37:05,085 --> 01:37:06,520 [Nigel] Moon is fighting. 1942 01:37:07,054 --> 01:37:09,123 [Mauro] And Moon doing the tap! 1943 01:37:09,190 --> 01:37:10,124 [bell ringing] 1944 01:37:10,191 --> 01:37:13,160 [Mauro] The record reign continues! 1945 01:37:14,028 --> 01:37:15,429 [host] Here's your winner by submission 1946 01:37:15,496 --> 01:37:20,067 and still the NXT women's champion, Asuka! 1947 01:37:20,334 --> 01:37:21,435 [crowd cheering] 1948 01:37:21,669 --> 01:37:24,205 [Percy] Hey look, Ember has got everything to be proud of, 1949 01:37:24,271 --> 01:37:26,106 she's no need to be ashamed of herself. 1950 01:37:26,173 --> 01:37:29,643 I've never seen Ember fight so hard in her life. 1951 01:37:29,710 --> 01:37:33,714 [Mauro] Asuka's NXT women's title reign continues 1952 01:37:33,781 --> 01:37:35,583 in a record 504 days, 1953 01:37:35,916 --> 01:37:38,819 but this was the toughest day at the office 1954 01:37:38,886 --> 01:37:40,888 for the most dominant champion 1955 01:37:40,955 --> 01:37:42,323 in NXT history. 1956 01:37:42,389 --> 01:37:43,991 [Nigel] There's no question about it. 1957 01:37:44,058 --> 01:37:46,660 Ember Moon gave absolutely everything 1958 01:37:46,727 --> 01:37:48,963 but she made one mistake. 1959 01:37:49,196 --> 01:37:51,599 [rock music playing] 1960 01:37:52,166 --> 01:37:54,235 [Nigel] Let's take a look early on in the match. 1961 01:37:54,301 --> 01:37:56,937 A great idea, a great move. 1962 01:37:57,204 --> 01:38:00,207 Suplex with the arm hammerlock, 1963 01:38:00,274 --> 01:38:04,912 damage to the injured shoulder and Ember was always gonna be hurting from then. 1964 01:38:04,979 --> 01:38:09,450 Nonetheless, she was able to hit the eclipse off the top. 1965 01:38:09,516 --> 01:38:15,122 It looked like Asuka was out, but somehow she kicked out. 1966 01:38:15,289 --> 01:38:18,158 What a reaction though, look at the face. 1967 01:38:18,225 --> 01:38:19,860 She couldn't believe it. 1968 01:38:19,927 --> 01:38:21,262 She went for the second time 1969 01:38:21,328 --> 01:38:23,931 but unfortunately, the referee was in the way, 1970 01:38:23,998 --> 01:38:26,300 instead opted for the Crossbody. 1971 01:38:26,367 --> 01:38:27,568 [crowd] One! Two-- 1972 01:38:27,635 --> 01:38:32,406 [Nigel] And the referee did catch the tights being held, so called it. 1973 01:38:33,907 --> 01:38:35,009 [crowd shouting] 1974 01:38:35,075 --> 01:38:36,243 [Percy] And we thought that was it, 1975 01:38:36,310 --> 01:38:38,279 Ember caught Asuka right on the chin, 1976 01:38:38,712 --> 01:38:41,181 but the resilience of the undefeated champion 1977 01:38:42,049 --> 01:38:43,217 was able to kick out. 1978 01:38:43,284 --> 01:38:45,920 [Nigel] I said before, she already made one mistake 1979 01:38:46,086 --> 01:38:48,489 and that was giving Asuka the opportunity. 1980 01:38:48,555 --> 01:38:51,892 She was lying in wait, nearly beat her, still… 1981 01:38:51,959 --> 01:38:53,794 and then a great transition 1982 01:38:53,861 --> 01:38:54,929 from that pinfall attempt 1983 01:38:54,995 --> 01:38:56,530 into the Asuka lock. 1984 01:38:56,597 --> 01:38:58,299 The torque on the shoulder. 1985 01:38:58,365 --> 01:39:00,100 [Percy] Ember had no choice. 1986 01:39:00,167 --> 01:39:03,137 [Nigel] The forearm across the jaw. No choice but to tap. 1987 01:39:03,570 --> 01:39:05,272 [crowd cheering] 1988 01:39:05,839 --> 01:39:08,609 [Mauro] Records are made to be broken 1989 01:39:08,676 --> 01:39:12,379 but not tonight, not at NXT takeover: Brooklyn III 1990 01:39:12,880 --> 01:39:18,919 where The Empress of Tomorrow remains NXT women's champion. 1991 01:39:18,986 --> 01:39:21,722 [Percy] The question still stands and still remains: 1992 01:39:21,789 --> 01:39:24,992 Who can defeat Asuka? 1993 01:39:25,893 --> 01:39:32,833 [rock music playing] 1994 01:39:38,439 --> 01:39:41,108 [Mauro] What a match. 1995 01:39:41,175 --> 01:39:42,676 What an effort. 1996 01:39:43,077 --> 01:39:45,245 What a champion. 1997 01:39:45,312 --> 01:39:48,582 We have never seen anything like Asuka. 1998 01:39:49,350 --> 01:39:51,685 [Nigel] No question about it. 1999 01:39:52,086 --> 01:39:54,521 An icon in her own time. 2000 01:39:54,588 --> 01:39:56,390 [Mauro] But when will it be Ember Moon's time? 2001 01:39:56,457 --> 01:39:57,925 because I feel it's coming. 2002 01:39:58,192 --> 01:39:59,893 [rock music finishes] 2003 01:40:00,561 --> 01:40:02,496 [Nigel] Let's take a look again. 2004 01:40:02,563 --> 01:40:04,965 Here off the top rope, 2005 01:40:05,165 --> 01:40:06,967 great torque there with the neck 2006 01:40:07,034 --> 01:40:10,604 and it did manage to get a deep pinfall attempt 2007 01:40:10,671 --> 01:40:12,373 but she couldn't believe it. 2008 01:40:12,906 --> 01:40:15,109 She could not believe it. 2009 01:40:15,175 --> 01:40:17,578 And then even at the last minute 2010 01:40:17,644 --> 01:40:19,713 got the pinfall attempt, 2011 01:40:19,780 --> 01:40:22,783 but look at the way that Asuka transitions from that 2012 01:40:22,850 --> 01:40:24,918 straight into the Asuka lock. 2013 01:40:24,985 --> 01:40:28,322 That's experience and that's a champion. 2014 01:40:28,389 --> 01:40:31,425 Bodyscissors as well, no way, 2015 01:40:31,492 --> 01:40:34,928 absolutely no way Ember Moon is getting out of this. 2016 01:40:34,995 --> 01:40:37,064 She had no choice. 2017 01:40:37,131 --> 01:40:40,100 Eeventually, she was gonna have to tap. 2018 01:40:40,167 --> 01:40:44,038 [rock music playing] 2019 01:40:44,104 --> 01:40:47,508 [crowd cheering] 2020 01:40:51,445 --> 01:40:53,380 [Mauro] Ember Moon suffered her first loss 2021 01:40:53,447 --> 01:40:58,252 in NXT takeover: Orlando to NXT women's champ Asuka. 2022 01:40:58,318 --> 01:41:00,487 The emotion etched on her face, 2023 01:41:00,554 --> 01:41:02,990 the injury that cost her another opportunity 2024 01:41:03,057 --> 01:41:06,460 and then tonight she gave it all she had. 2025 01:41:08,262 --> 01:41:10,697 Her family here and look at the appreciation 2026 01:41:10,764 --> 01:41:11,865 of the NXT universe. 2027 01:41:12,633 --> 01:41:16,136 [crowd cheering] 2028 01:41:21,041 --> 01:41:22,509 [Mauro] Tremendous amount of respect 2029 01:41:22,576 --> 01:41:25,612 being shown for Ember Moon 2030 01:41:25,679 --> 01:41:28,048 and yeah, it's a loss, Nigel, 2031 01:41:28,115 --> 01:41:30,117 but more than that, it's a learning experience. 2032 01:41:30,184 --> 01:41:31,418 [Nigel] Absolutely. 2033 01:41:31,485 --> 01:41:33,554 Every loss is an opportunity to learn 2034 01:41:33,620 --> 01:41:36,490 and a lesson to take one step closer 2035 01:41:36,557 --> 01:41:38,258 to that championship. 2036 01:41:38,325 --> 01:41:39,893 [crowd cheering] 2037 01:41:39,960 --> 01:41:41,295 [Percy] And she proved herself 2038 01:41:41,361 --> 01:41:42,362 to the entire world tonight, 2039 01:41:42,429 --> 01:41:44,665 we've seen Ember Moon put away superstar 2040 01:41:44,731 --> 01:41:46,900 after superstar with that eclipse. 2041 01:41:46,967 --> 01:41:48,202 Tonight, she just came up 2042 01:41:48,268 --> 01:41:49,570 a little bit short. 2043 01:41:49,636 --> 01:41:51,738 [Mauro] The came within a one-count 2044 01:41:51,805 --> 01:41:54,141 of becoming NXT women's champion. 2045 01:41:57,344 --> 01:42:00,447 As the NXT universe salutes her 2046 01:42:01,448 --> 01:42:05,819 in what was a tremendous NXT women's title match. 2047 01:42:08,121 --> 01:42:09,256 ["No pain" playing] 2048 01:42:09,323 --> 01:42:11,358 [Nigel] There he is at ringside, 2049 01:42:11,425 --> 01:42:14,294 Kevin Owens, former NXT champion, 2050 01:42:14,528 --> 01:42:16,396 former US champion, 2051 01:42:16,463 --> 01:42:17,731 who will have an opportunity 2052 01:42:17,798 --> 01:42:20,567 tomorrow night against A. J. Styles 2053 01:42:20,634 --> 01:42:22,936 with Shane McMahon as the referee. 2054 01:42:23,837 --> 01:42:25,506 [Mauro] The mouthpiece of Maryville, 2055 01:42:25,706 --> 01:42:28,942 an NXT alum, and Samoa Joe 2056 01:42:29,009 --> 01:42:30,410 along with Shinsuke Nakamura, 2057 01:42:30,477 --> 01:42:32,379 the only two-time NXT champions, 2058 01:42:32,446 --> 01:42:34,548 Sunday at SummerSlam, 2059 01:42:34,615 --> 01:42:36,583 he'll be involved in the fatal 4-way match. 2060 01:42:36,650 --> 01:42:41,155 He'll be-- he hopes to become universal champion. 2061 01:42:41,221 --> 01:42:43,490 And speaking of champions, 2062 01:42:43,557 --> 01:42:45,826 what a match we just witnessed 2063 01:42:45,893 --> 01:42:49,997 between one of the most incredible sports entertainers that I've ever seen, 2064 01:42:50,063 --> 01:42:50,931 Asuka. 2065 01:42:50,998 --> 01:42:53,467 We'll let's not discard the efforts of Ember Moon as well. 2066 01:42:53,534 --> 01:42:55,669 Ember Moon gave absolutely everything, 2067 01:42:55,736 --> 01:42:57,237 but she just made one mistake. 2068 01:42:57,304 --> 01:42:59,206 She waited too long. 2069 01:42:59,273 --> 01:43:01,141 It's been an electrifying night of action 2070 01:43:01,208 --> 01:43:03,010 here at NXT takeover: Brooklyn III, 2071 01:43:03,076 --> 01:43:05,979 and we're not done with the title action there, Percy. 2072 01:43:06,046 --> 01:43:06,947 No, of course not, 2073 01:43:07,014 --> 01:43:09,349 we have Bobby Roode defending his title 2074 01:43:09,416 --> 01:43:12,686 against a very driven Drew McIntyre. 2075 01:43:13,720 --> 01:43:16,990 [Mauro] Yes, Drew McIntyre, the number one contender. 2076 01:43:17,457 --> 01:43:22,229 And maybe on paper, he is arguably the most formidable test 2077 01:43:22,296 --> 01:43:27,701 of Bobby Roode's self-proclaimed, glorious one, as NXT champion. 2078 01:43:28,368 --> 01:43:32,172 How did we get to NXT takeover: Brooklyn III? 2079 01:43:32,239 --> 01:43:34,541 Let's find out. 2080 01:43:37,344 --> 01:43:39,713 [soft piano music playing] 2081 01:43:39,780 --> 01:43:42,883 Last year in Brooklyn was my debut. 2082 01:43:42,950 --> 01:43:47,154 [host] Top to bottom, Bobby Roode in NXT changes the game. 2083 01:43:47,221 --> 01:43:49,690 [Bobby] It was the beginning of my NXT. 2084 01:43:49,756 --> 01:43:51,959 [piano music playing] 2085 01:43:52,326 --> 01:43:56,530 [host] Nxt needs Bobby Roode. 2086 01:43:56,597 --> 01:43:58,298 [Percy] Bobby Roode is spectacular. 2087 01:43:58,365 --> 01:43:59,466 The man has won championships 2088 01:43:59,533 --> 01:44:00,567 all over the world. 2089 01:44:00,634 --> 01:44:04,838 My goal from day one was to be the champion, to rule NXT, 2090 01:44:04,905 --> 01:44:05,872 to be the face of this brand. 2091 01:44:06,206 --> 01:44:09,343 [host] Bobby Roode, the new NXT champion. 2092 01:44:09,676 --> 01:44:10,978 [Bobby] For the last 12 months, 2093 01:44:11,044 --> 01:44:12,613 every person that has gotten in the ring with me 2094 01:44:12,679 --> 01:44:14,114 I've knocked them down. 2095 01:44:14,181 --> 01:44:16,316 And I stood tall with this NXT championship. 2096 01:44:16,950 --> 01:44:19,219 [soft rock playing] 2097 01:44:20,287 --> 01:44:24,091 [Bobby] I am going to take this company to the next level. 2098 01:44:24,625 --> 01:44:26,660 [soft rock playing] 2099 01:44:27,160 --> 01:44:30,130 It began last August, at the Barclays Center. 2100 01:44:30,197 --> 01:44:32,833 [host] NXT will be. 2101 01:44:32,899 --> 01:44:34,534 [Bobby] And I'm still going today, 2102 01:44:34,601 --> 01:44:36,003 one year later. 2103 01:44:36,336 --> 01:44:38,338 [host] Glorious! 2104 01:44:38,805 --> 01:44:43,076 ["Broken Dreams" playing] 2105 01:44:43,143 --> 01:44:45,512 [crowd cheering] 2106 01:44:45,579 --> 01:44:48,782 [host] Drew McIntyre is back. 2107 01:44:48,849 --> 01:44:50,617 As far as I was concerned, 2108 01:44:50,684 --> 01:44:51,985 there was only one place 2109 01:44:52,052 --> 01:44:52,953 I was ever gonna go. 2110 01:44:53,020 --> 01:44:55,756 I could've signed anywhere in the world 2111 01:44:55,822 --> 01:44:57,958 but I don't wanna be anywhere else 2112 01:44:58,025 --> 01:45:00,794 but right here in NXT. 2113 01:45:00,861 --> 01:45:02,429 It's the right time to come back here 2114 01:45:02,496 --> 01:45:03,864 and it was time for me 2115 01:45:03,930 --> 01:45:05,866 to go and fulfill the prophecy. 2116 01:45:06,433 --> 01:45:08,402 Once upon a time, I was not the man 2117 01:45:08,468 --> 01:45:10,570 who stands before you right now. 2118 01:45:10,637 --> 01:45:12,506 [host] This man, ladies and gentlemen, 2119 01:45:12,572 --> 01:45:17,778 is going to be a future world champion. 2120 01:45:18,612 --> 01:45:21,348 I was known as the chosen one. 2121 01:45:21,415 --> 01:45:23,350 [host] Drew feels he doesn't have to pay anything, 2122 01:45:23,417 --> 01:45:25,485 he's almost entitled to success. 2123 01:45:25,552 --> 01:45:26,987 And I know from experience 2124 01:45:27,054 --> 01:45:29,022 looking into Bobby Roode's eyes, 2125 01:45:29,089 --> 01:45:32,059 all I see is entitlement. 2126 01:45:32,459 --> 01:45:34,594 But I got news for you Bobby, 2127 01:45:34,661 --> 01:45:38,131 you're not entitled to a damn thing. 2128 01:45:38,999 --> 01:45:41,034 [Bobby] You're damn right I'm entitled. 2129 01:45:41,101 --> 01:45:44,204 I saw a lot of money in Drew McIntyre back in the day. 2130 01:45:44,271 --> 01:45:46,973 There is nobody that can match 2131 01:45:47,040 --> 01:45:49,309 my unlimited potential. 2132 01:45:49,376 --> 01:45:51,311 And then it all fell apart. 2133 01:45:51,378 --> 01:45:54,648 Drew McIntyre has a potential 2134 01:45:54,715 --> 01:45:56,383 but that's how he'll ever be. 2135 01:45:56,950 --> 01:45:59,786 ["Bleeding in the Blur" playing] 2136 01:46:00,787 --> 01:46:03,590 I fell down very, very hard, picked myself 2137 01:46:03,657 --> 01:46:05,058 and climbed myself back to where I am. 2138 01:46:05,125 --> 01:46:05,992 And I only intend to go one way 2139 01:46:06,226 --> 01:46:07,861 and take NXT with me. 2140 01:46:07,928 --> 01:46:10,397 [Bobby] We all walk side by side 2141 01:46:10,464 --> 01:46:12,032 as equals as around here. 2142 01:46:12,099 --> 01:46:13,433 [Drew] I'm the only ultimate star. 2143 01:46:13,500 --> 01:46:15,936 Bobby, we have message for you! 2144 01:46:16,002 --> 01:46:18,772 [Bobby] It's not we, it's me. 2145 01:46:18,839 --> 01:46:20,874 [Drew] You are not NXT! 2146 01:46:20,941 --> 01:46:22,442 This is my NXT. 2147 01:46:22,509 --> 01:46:25,679 We are NXT! 2148 01:46:26,246 --> 01:46:29,316 ♪ Paint the picture How you want it ♪ 2149 01:46:29,516 --> 01:46:31,885 ♪ It's yours to make fit ♪ 2150 01:46:32,719 --> 01:46:33,720 I'm ready. 2151 01:46:33,787 --> 01:46:35,422 Now is the time, now I'm ready 2152 01:46:35,489 --> 01:46:36,656 to put NXT into the future. 2153 01:46:37,557 --> 01:46:38,658 Come, Brooklyn! 2154 01:46:38,725 --> 01:46:41,828 you will be staring across the ring 2155 01:46:41,895 --> 01:46:45,665 at the new NXT champion. 2156 01:46:45,732 --> 01:46:47,501 [Bobby] I hope Drew doesn't take me lightly. 2157 01:46:47,567 --> 01:46:49,336 [Mauro] Bobby Roode, what's he doing? 2158 01:46:49,402 --> 01:46:51,071 [Bobby] The guys is in for a pretty good night. 2159 01:46:51,138 --> 01:46:55,742 [Mauro] Oh, a glorious DDT and is that a sign of things to come? 2160 01:46:55,976 --> 01:46:58,111 Bobby Roode didn't need to be chosen. 2161 01:46:58,178 --> 01:47:00,213 I am NXT! 2162 01:47:00,847 --> 01:47:02,182 [Bobby] Because everybody knows 2163 01:47:02,649 --> 01:47:07,821 that Bobby Roode is simply the one. 2164 01:47:07,888 --> 01:47:11,024 [music ends] 2165 01:47:12,359 --> 01:47:14,161 [crowd cheering] 2166 01:47:14,227 --> 01:47:15,162 [host] Ladies and gentlemen, 2167 01:47:15,228 --> 01:47:18,398 please welcome the NYPD emerald society 2168 01:47:18,465 --> 01:47:19,900 pipes and drums. 2169 01:47:21,935 --> 01:47:28,875 [drums and bagpipes playing] 2170 01:48:11,785 --> 01:48:14,221 [crowd cheering] 2171 01:48:30,303 --> 01:48:35,842 [bagpipes and rock music playing] 2172 01:48:37,644 --> 01:48:42,382 [crowd cheering] 2173 01:49:31,898 --> 01:49:38,471 [crowd cheering] 2174 01:49:47,881 --> 01:49:51,418 [Mauro] Drew McIntyre has made the most of his second stint 2175 01:49:51,484 --> 01:49:53,620 under the WWE umbrella, 2176 01:49:53,687 --> 01:49:57,090 has fought his way to the number one contender spot 2177 01:49:57,857 --> 01:50:00,860 and arguably the most formidable challenger 2178 01:50:00,927 --> 01:50:04,264 to Bobby Roode's NXT title reign, 2179 01:50:04,331 --> 01:50:05,899 will the surging Scot 2180 01:50:05,966 --> 01:50:10,403 realize his lifelong dream of becoming champion tonight? 2181 01:50:11,571 --> 01:50:13,173 [Nigel] Make no qualms about it, 2182 01:50:13,239 --> 01:50:16,009 this is going to be a huge test 2183 01:50:16,076 --> 01:50:17,978 for "The Glorious" Bobby Roode, 2184 01:50:18,044 --> 01:50:20,714 McIntyre has looked unstoppable 2185 01:50:20,780 --> 01:50:24,718 since he's returned, in the best shape of his life, focused. 2186 01:50:24,784 --> 01:50:27,153 But, I think he made a big mistake 2187 01:50:27,220 --> 01:50:29,055 taking the match with Roderick Strong 2188 01:50:29,122 --> 01:50:30,957 three days ago. 2189 01:50:31,024 --> 01:50:33,593 Where else in fighting sports 2190 01:50:33,660 --> 01:50:34,594 would you see that? 2191 01:50:34,661 --> 01:50:37,397 [Mauro] Undefeated here in NXT. 2192 01:50:38,798 --> 01:50:40,867 [crowd cheering] 2193 01:50:40,934 --> 01:50:44,437 [piano music playing] 2194 01:51:39,359 --> 01:51:43,096 [crowd cheering] 2195 01:51:43,797 --> 01:51:48,735 ["Glorious Domination" playing] 2196 01:51:51,304 --> 01:51:53,473 ♪ Glorious ♪ 2197 01:51:53,773 --> 01:51:56,142 ♪ No, I won't give in, I won't give in ♪ 2198 01:51:56,209 --> 01:51:58,078 ♪ 'Til I'm victorious ♪ 2199 01:51:58,678 --> 01:52:01,247 ♪ And I will defend, I will defend ♪ 2200 01:52:03,049 --> 01:52:06,653 [crowd cheering] 2201 01:52:12,125 --> 01:52:14,094 ♪ Glorious ♪ 2202 01:52:14,160 --> 01:52:16,529 ♪ No, I won't give in, I won't give in ♪ 2203 01:52:16,696 --> 01:52:18,631 ♪ 'Til I'm victorious ♪ 2204 01:52:19,265 --> 01:52:21,768 ♪ And I will defend, I will defend ♪ 2205 01:52:21,835 --> 01:52:24,037 ♪ And I'll do what I must ♪ 2206 01:52:24,437 --> 01:52:26,940 ♪ No, I won't give in, I won't give in ♪ 2207 01:52:27,006 --> 01:52:29,175 ♪ Oh, so Glorious ♪ 2208 01:52:29,576 --> 01:52:33,046 ♪ Until the end Until the end ♪ 2209 01:52:44,958 --> 01:52:49,262 [guitar playing] 2210 01:52:55,635 --> 01:52:57,470 ♪ Glorious ♪ 2211 01:52:57,537 --> 01:53:00,140 ♪ No, I won't give in, I won't give in ♪ 2212 01:53:00,206 --> 01:53:02,408 ♪ 'Til I'm victorious ♪ 2213 01:53:02,575 --> 01:53:05,378 ♪ And I will defend, I will defend ♪ 2214 01:53:05,612 --> 01:53:07,881 ♪ And I'll do what I must ♪ 2215 01:53:07,947 --> 01:53:10,483 ♪ No, I won't give in, I won't give in ♪ 2216 01:53:10,650 --> 01:53:12,552 ♪ Oh, so Glorious ♪ 2217 01:53:12,852 --> 01:53:15,655 ♪ Until the end Until the end ♪ 2218 01:53:19,893 --> 01:53:22,695 [crowd cheering] 2219 01:53:38,812 --> 01:53:40,580 ♪ Glorious ♪ 2220 01:53:40,647 --> 01:53:43,550 ♪ No, I won't give in, I won't give in ♪ 2221 01:53:43,616 --> 01:53:45,718 ♪ 'Til I'm victorious ♪ 2222 01:53:45,952 --> 01:53:48,588 ♪ And I will defend, I will defend ♪ 2223 01:53:48,822 --> 01:53:50,924 ♪ And I'll do what I must ♪ 2224 01:53:51,257 --> 01:53:53,893 ♪ No, I won't give in, I won't give in ♪ 2225 01:53:54,127 --> 01:53:55,929 ♪ Oh, so Glorious ♪ 2226 01:53:56,229 --> 01:53:59,165 ♪ Until the end Until the end ♪ 2227 01:54:03,603 --> 01:54:06,940 [Mauro] Bobby Roode puts a Glorious, in vain glorious, 2228 01:54:07,006 --> 01:54:09,275 as he goes the size of the Empire State building 2229 01:54:09,342 --> 01:54:12,078 as arrogant as [indistinct] exponentially 2230 01:54:12,145 --> 01:54:14,214 since knocking Shinsuke Nakamura 2231 01:54:14,280 --> 01:54:16,449 to become NXT champion in January. 2232 01:54:16,516 --> 01:54:18,985 However one must not discount 2233 01:54:19,052 --> 01:54:20,353 the preternatural skills 2234 01:54:20,420 --> 01:54:23,089 that have earned the NXT wolf of Wall Street 2235 01:54:23,289 --> 01:54:25,291 a championship pedigree. 2236 01:54:25,358 --> 01:54:27,527 [Percy] I'll tell you what, the champion Bobby Roode says 2237 01:54:27,594 --> 01:54:29,062 that this is his NXT 2238 01:54:29,128 --> 01:54:30,296 but I'll tell you what, 2239 01:54:30,363 --> 01:54:32,498 if Drew McIntyre has been doing it, 2240 01:54:32,565 --> 01:54:35,935 there's gonna be some big changes here in NXT I guarantee. 2241 01:54:36,002 --> 01:54:37,337 ♪ I won't give in ♪ 2242 01:54:37,403 --> 01:54:39,105 ♪ Oh, so Glorious ♪ 2243 01:54:39,772 --> 01:54:42,242 ♪ Until the end Until the end ♪ 2244 01:54:47,614 --> 01:54:50,283 [Nigel] There he is, 2245 01:54:51,818 --> 01:54:58,091 the reigning, defending and defining NXT champion. 2246 01:54:58,591 --> 01:55:01,694 ["Glorious Domination" playing] 2247 01:55:02,228 --> 01:55:04,597 [crowd cheering] 2248 01:55:06,132 --> 01:55:07,400 ♪ Glorious ♪ 2249 01:55:07,600 --> 01:55:10,403 ♪ No, I won't give in, I won't give in ♪ 2250 01:55:10,470 --> 01:55:12,372 ♪ 'Til I'm victorious ♪ 2251 01:55:12,772 --> 01:55:15,508 ♪ And I will defend, I will defend ♪ 2252 01:55:15,942 --> 01:55:17,477 ♪ And I'll do what I must ♪ 2253 01:55:17,911 --> 01:55:20,580 ♪ No, I won't give in, I won't give in ♪ 2254 01:55:20,647 --> 01:55:22,382 ♪ Oh, so Glorious ♪ 2255 01:55:23,016 --> 01:55:25,685 ♪ Until the end Until the end ♪ 2256 01:55:26,152 --> 01:55:29,522 [crowd cheering] 2257 01:55:30,924 --> 01:55:32,325 [bell ringing] 2258 01:55:33,059 --> 01:55:34,394 The following contest 2259 01:55:34,460 --> 01:55:35,728 scheduled for one fall. 2260 01:55:35,962 --> 01:55:37,030 [crowd] One fall! 2261 01:55:37,096 --> 01:55:41,834 It's for the NXT championship! 2262 01:55:41,901 --> 01:55:43,670 [crowd cheering] 2263 01:55:45,672 --> 01:55:48,608 Introducing the challenger 2264 01:55:48,675 --> 01:55:53,179 from Ayr, Scotland, weighing 254 pounds 2265 01:55:53,913 --> 01:55:56,616 Drew McIntyre! 2266 01:55:56,849 --> 01:56:01,120 [crowd cheering] 2267 01:56:02,822 --> 01:56:04,524 And his opponent, 2268 01:56:04,590 --> 01:56:07,026 from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 2269 01:56:07,460 --> 01:56:10,330 Weighing 235 pounds, 2270 01:56:10,964 --> 01:56:14,133 he is the NXT champion, 2271 01:56:14,434 --> 01:56:15,802 "The Glorious" 2272 01:56:16,135 --> 01:56:19,272 Bobby Roode! 2273 01:56:19,672 --> 01:56:25,111 [crowd cheering] 2274 01:56:31,651 --> 01:56:32,885 [Mauro] Social media's been buzzing 2275 01:56:32,952 --> 01:56:33,853 throughout the night 2276 01:56:33,920 --> 01:56:36,356 #NXTtakeover been trending 2277 01:56:36,422 --> 01:56:39,158 number one worldwide throughout the evening 2278 01:56:39,225 --> 01:56:43,396 and we have reached the main event for the NXT championship. 2279 01:56:43,730 --> 01:56:46,165 Bobby Roode defending the title 2280 01:56:46,232 --> 01:56:48,201 against the number one contender, 2281 01:56:48,267 --> 01:56:50,370 Drew McIntyre. 2282 01:56:52,038 --> 01:56:53,039 [man] Let's go, ring the bell. 2283 01:56:53,106 --> 01:56:54,007 [bell ringing] 2284 01:56:54,073 --> 01:56:55,341 [Mauro] The bell. 2285 01:56:55,408 --> 01:56:58,244 And, Nigel, I want you to do your best Dj Khaled impression, 2286 01:56:58,311 --> 01:57:00,046 what is the major key to victory 2287 01:57:00,113 --> 01:57:01,414 for both competitors 2288 01:57:01,481 --> 01:57:03,116 beginning with the champion Bobby Roode? 2289 01:57:03,182 --> 01:57:04,917 [Nigel] Well take a look at the picture there, 2290 01:57:04,984 --> 01:57:07,053 look at the size difference 2291 01:57:07,120 --> 01:57:09,055 between Roode and his opponent, 2292 01:57:09,122 --> 01:57:10,189 got to be--what? 2293 01:57:10,256 --> 01:57:11,591 Three to four inches 2294 01:57:11,657 --> 01:57:14,494 and I'd say about thirty to forty pounds. 2295 01:57:15,027 --> 01:57:16,896 So, you're in there with a bigger man, 2296 01:57:16,963 --> 01:57:19,065 you got to chop him down to your size. 2297 01:57:19,132 --> 01:57:22,235 If you're McIntyre keep pressing that advantage, 2298 01:57:22,301 --> 01:57:24,103 make it difficult for Roode to breath, 2299 01:57:24,170 --> 01:57:25,538 that's exactly what he's doing here. 2300 01:57:25,605 --> 01:57:27,807 [Mauro] Wanna be a part of the conversation on social media? 2301 01:57:27,874 --> 01:57:30,743 It's #NXTchampionship. 2302 01:57:31,044 --> 01:57:33,312 [crowd cheering] 2303 01:57:34,580 --> 01:57:35,748 [Nigel] As I said before though, 2304 01:57:35,815 --> 01:57:36,816 an important factor, 2305 01:57:36,883 --> 01:57:39,752 just three days ago in NXT television, 2306 01:57:40,019 --> 01:57:42,655 McIntyre faced Roderick Strong 2307 01:57:42,722 --> 01:57:44,057 in a match that, really, 2308 01:57:44,123 --> 01:57:45,625 he had very little to gain from 2309 01:57:45,691 --> 01:57:46,959 and everything to lose from, 2310 01:57:47,026 --> 01:57:48,227 yes he won the match, 2311 01:57:48,294 --> 01:57:51,230 but I guarantee you he's not a hundred percent today. 2312 01:57:51,297 --> 01:57:53,366 [Mauro] And Bobby Roode interjected himself in that match. 2313 01:57:53,433 --> 01:57:55,768 He actually made the fourth title defense 2314 01:57:55,835 --> 01:57:56,936 of the NXT championship 2315 01:57:57,003 --> 01:57:58,371 against Roderick Roode-- 2316 01:57:58,438 --> 01:58:01,474 Roderick Strong, excuse me, on NXT TV. 2317 01:58:01,541 --> 01:58:03,709 And tonight it's Drew McIntyre, 2318 01:58:03,776 --> 01:58:05,545 and there's the size advantage 2319 01:58:05,611 --> 01:58:06,946 already paying dividends. 2320 01:58:07,246 --> 01:58:08,714 [Percy] That power advantage as well. 2321 01:58:08,948 --> 01:58:10,416 [crowd cheering] 2322 01:58:10,483 --> 01:58:12,351 [Nigel] Bobby Roode's a champion, 2323 01:58:12,418 --> 01:58:14,554 he's a veteran, he's gonna take his time. 2324 01:58:14,720 --> 01:58:15,655 [crowd cheering] 2325 01:58:15,721 --> 01:58:17,390 [Percy] I can guarantee you that Drew 2326 01:58:17,457 --> 01:58:20,126 is gonna look to intimidate Roode tonight. 2327 01:58:21,127 --> 01:58:22,094 [crowd shouting] 2328 01:58:22,161 --> 01:58:23,763 [Mauro] Sir Winston Churchill said, 2329 01:58:23,830 --> 01:58:24,797 "success is not final, 2330 01:58:24,864 --> 01:58:25,865 failure is not fatal, 2331 01:58:25,932 --> 01:58:27,934 it is courage to continue that counts." 2332 01:58:28,501 --> 01:58:30,203 And after leaving WWE, 2333 01:58:30,770 --> 01:58:34,040 Drew McIntyre became one of the busiest sports entertainers 2334 01:58:34,107 --> 01:58:35,575 on the planet, traveling the globe, 2335 01:58:35,641 --> 01:58:36,609 honing his craft. 2336 01:58:36,676 --> 01:58:38,377 And since returning, again, 2337 01:58:38,444 --> 01:58:39,512 yet to taste defeat, 2338 01:58:39,579 --> 01:58:43,049 and now one win away from becoming NXT champ. 2339 01:58:43,249 --> 01:58:45,151 [crowd shouting] 2340 01:58:45,751 --> 01:58:46,819 [Nigel] Drew is backing up again, 2341 01:58:46,886 --> 01:58:48,754 maybe it'd be good to get on the outside. 2342 01:58:49,088 --> 01:58:51,257 [Mauro] Can escape the clutches of Drew McIntyre, 2343 01:58:51,324 --> 01:58:52,458 but he does turn the tables 2344 01:58:52,525 --> 01:58:55,428 in delivering a series of knife edge chops 2345 01:58:55,495 --> 01:58:56,596 to the challenger. 2346 01:59:01,033 --> 01:59:05,705 [Nigel] Here we go! Oh, close, close… 2347 01:59:05,771 --> 01:59:07,507 He was thinking that glorious DDT. 2348 01:59:07,573 --> 01:59:08,674 [Percy] He knew what was coming, 2349 01:59:08,741 --> 01:59:09,842 get out of there. 2350 01:59:10,676 --> 01:59:12,411 [Nigel] Wait for it guys. 2351 01:59:12,745 --> 01:59:16,782 [crowd cheering] 2352 01:59:16,849 --> 01:59:17,817 That close! 2353 01:59:17,884 --> 01:59:22,421 [Nigel] Now who is doing the intimidating? 2354 01:59:22,488 --> 01:59:23,322 My NXT! 2355 01:59:23,389 --> 01:59:24,457 [Percy] No time for showboating here. 2356 01:59:24,624 --> 01:59:27,527 [Mauro] Bobby Roode making it clear it's his NXT, 2357 01:59:27,593 --> 01:59:29,428 letting McIntyre know he was that close 2358 01:59:29,495 --> 01:59:30,630 to be on the receiving end 2359 01:59:30,696 --> 01:59:32,098 of a glorious DDT. 2360 01:59:32,865 --> 01:59:34,600 But, they're back at close quarters now, 2361 01:59:34,667 --> 01:59:36,169 reversal arm ringer by McIntyre, 2362 01:59:36,235 --> 01:59:38,971 but then Roode uncorks a right hand. 2363 01:59:39,505 --> 01:59:41,541 [crowd shouting] 2364 01:59:41,607 --> 01:59:43,809 [Nigel] Now, Roode picking up the pace. 2365 01:59:48,047 --> 01:59:49,282 [Mauro] Reversal on the Irish whip, 2366 01:59:49,348 --> 01:59:50,683 a tip up by Roode. 2367 01:59:50,750 --> 01:59:53,953 And that time though very well scouted by McIntyre. 2368 01:59:54,020 --> 01:59:55,121 [Percy] Bobby went to the well 2369 01:59:55,188 --> 01:59:56,322 one too many times. 2370 01:59:56,389 --> 01:59:57,723 [Mauro] Roode one step ahead 2371 01:59:57,790 --> 01:59:59,492 or, excuse me, McIntyre. 2372 01:59:59,659 --> 02:00:04,564 [crowd] Oh! Oh! 2373 02:00:07,300 --> 02:00:09,168 [Mauro] Roode's in for the rode. 2374 02:00:09,235 --> 02:00:11,537 Mcintyre telegraphs that body drop 2375 02:00:11,604 --> 02:00:14,373 but there's a big boot that sends 2376 02:00:14,440 --> 02:00:16,342 Roode crashing to the canvas. 2377 02:00:17,476 --> 02:00:21,147 And again, all it takes is that one claymore kick. 2378 02:00:21,214 --> 02:00:23,149 We could have a new NXT champion. 2379 02:00:23,215 --> 02:00:24,850 [Percy] Oh! He just tossed Bobby Roode 2380 02:00:24,917 --> 02:00:26,385 around the ring. 2381 02:00:26,586 --> 02:00:29,689 [Mauro] An incredible display of strength 2382 02:00:29,755 --> 02:00:31,924 on the part of Drew McIntyre. 2383 02:00:32,892 --> 02:00:35,361 [Nigel] Well, McIntyre is just so much more confident 2384 02:00:35,428 --> 02:00:36,963 in his game now. 2385 02:00:37,029 --> 02:00:38,664 [Mauro] You can see the maturity level, 2386 02:00:38,731 --> 02:00:39,966 the composure. 2387 02:00:40,032 --> 02:00:41,200 The fact that he knows 2388 02:00:41,267 --> 02:00:43,903 he now belongs in this spot. 2389 02:00:43,970 --> 02:00:45,204 [Nigel] Look at that. 2390 02:00:45,271 --> 02:00:47,607 Tossing the champion like a ragdoll. 2391 02:00:47,673 --> 02:00:49,175 Normally if you gonna suplex someone, 2392 02:00:49,241 --> 02:00:51,277 you have to get your hips lower than them. 2393 02:00:51,344 --> 02:00:54,513 It's superhuman strength of McIntyre 2394 02:00:54,580 --> 02:00:58,417 to pick up 232 pounds like that. 2395 02:00:58,918 --> 02:01:00,286 [woman] Oh my God! 2396 02:01:01,153 --> 02:01:01,988 [Mauro] Now, Bobby Roode 2397 02:01:02,054 --> 02:01:03,889 in all kinds of trouble 2398 02:01:03,956 --> 02:01:05,891 courtesy of Drew McIntyre. 2399 02:01:05,958 --> 02:01:07,560 [referee] Come on. What are you doing Drew? 2400 02:01:07,627 --> 02:01:09,161 Come on. Get back in the ring. 2401 02:01:09,362 --> 02:01:11,264 [Mauro] And again the-- [Nigel] A smart move for McIntyre. 2402 02:01:11,330 --> 02:01:12,331 [Mauro] champion's advantage 2403 02:01:12,398 --> 02:01:15,401 though McIntyre has to pin or submit Bobby Roode 2404 02:01:15,468 --> 02:01:16,335 inside the ring. 2405 02:01:17,003 --> 02:01:18,671 [Nigel] Can't beat him by count down. 2406 02:01:18,738 --> 02:01:19,805 Can't get that title. 2407 02:01:20,072 --> 02:01:21,073 Oh no! 2408 02:01:21,307 --> 02:01:25,244 [Mauro] Mcintyre catching the NXT champion in midair. 2409 02:01:25,311 --> 02:01:26,345 [Percy] Bobby just got intercepted. 2410 02:01:29,749 --> 02:01:32,818 [Mauro] And Roode runs right into the back elbow of McIntyre. 2411 02:01:33,085 --> 02:01:35,421 Again the referee administering that count 2412 02:01:35,488 --> 02:01:38,457 and it's to the benefit of the NXT champion 2413 02:01:38,524 --> 02:01:39,558 Bobby Roode. 2414 02:01:40,126 --> 02:01:42,828 Oh, wow, tilt-a-whirl! 2415 02:01:43,462 --> 02:01:45,164 Slam on the apron. 2416 02:01:45,231 --> 02:01:46,799 The lower back of Bobby Roode 2417 02:01:46,866 --> 02:01:48,801 feeling the full effects of that. 2418 02:01:49,068 --> 02:01:51,103 [crowd cheering] 2419 02:01:51,337 --> 02:01:54,140 [Nigel] The question is, though, what effects does McIntyre felt 2420 02:01:54,206 --> 02:01:56,742 from that match with Strong three days ago. 2421 02:01:56,809 --> 02:01:58,678 Let's take a look here. 2422 02:01:58,744 --> 02:02:00,179 Picks up the champion, 2423 02:02:00,246 --> 02:02:02,548 tilt-a-whirl onto the apron. 2424 02:02:02,615 --> 02:02:04,383 Very little give on the outside there. 2425 02:02:05,017 --> 02:02:07,286 Damaged done to back of the champion. 2426 02:02:07,353 --> 02:02:13,225 [crowd cheering] 2427 02:02:14,093 --> 02:02:15,895 [Mauro] Dueling chants here by the NXT universe 2428 02:02:15,961 --> 02:02:18,230 respecting both the NXT champion, Bobby Roode 2429 02:02:18,297 --> 02:02:20,399 and the challenger, Drew McIntyre. 2430 02:02:20,466 --> 02:02:23,202 And Roode avoiding calamity there 2431 02:02:23,269 --> 02:02:25,104 with that well placed knee strike. 2432 02:02:26,939 --> 02:02:28,541 -[Percy] Oh! -[Mauro] Oh! 2433 02:02:28,607 --> 02:02:31,777 [Mauro] Swinging neckbreaker off the middle rope by Bobby Roode 2434 02:02:31,844 --> 02:02:34,947 that sends McIntyre to the outside. 2435 02:02:35,715 --> 02:02:38,317 [Nigel] Wasn't pretty, but a lot of damaged done. 2436 02:02:38,384 --> 02:02:40,586 Mcintyre feeling out-- awkwardly. 2437 02:02:40,653 --> 02:02:42,688 Went to the apron and into the floor. 2438 02:02:42,955 --> 02:02:44,690 Two! 2439 02:02:44,757 --> 02:02:46,358 [Nigel] Take a look here. 2440 02:02:46,425 --> 02:02:48,060 Look at the way his neck 2441 02:02:48,127 --> 02:02:50,496 ricochets off of that middle rope 2442 02:02:50,563 --> 02:02:52,031 and then the apron again. 2443 02:02:52,098 --> 02:02:53,766 [Percy] It's that ring IQ by Bobby Roode 2444 02:02:53,833 --> 02:02:55,267 using every part of the ring 2445 02:02:55,334 --> 02:02:56,702 to his advantage as a weapon. 2446 02:02:56,969 --> 02:02:58,137 [Mauro] Oh! 2447 02:02:58,204 --> 02:03:00,373 Bobby Roode flying off the apron 2448 02:03:00,439 --> 02:03:03,008 with that blockbuster tied neckbreaker 2449 02:03:03,075 --> 02:03:05,244 on Drew McIntyre. 2450 02:03:05,311 --> 02:03:06,679 [crowd shouting] 2451 02:03:06,746 --> 02:03:08,647 [Nigel] Well, this is smart for Bobby Roode, 2452 02:03:09,081 --> 02:03:10,883 he keeps this on the outside. 2453 02:03:10,950 --> 02:03:12,318 What a genius plan. 2454 02:03:12,384 --> 02:03:14,487 You can't lose the title on the outside. 2455 02:03:15,254 --> 02:03:16,388 And you can certainly get 2456 02:03:16,455 --> 02:03:17,590 some damage done. 2457 02:03:18,023 --> 02:03:19,859 [crowd cheering] 2458 02:03:20,259 --> 02:03:21,894 [referee] Two! 2459 02:03:23,529 --> 02:03:25,498 [Mauro] Roode slamming McIntyre's head 2460 02:03:25,564 --> 02:03:27,933 into the barricade around ring side. 2461 02:03:28,000 --> 02:03:30,002 Finally, rolling McIntyre into the ring 2462 02:03:30,069 --> 02:03:31,370 to break the referees count 2463 02:03:31,437 --> 02:03:32,371 but he's not done 2464 02:03:32,438 --> 02:03:34,406 with the outside shenanigans, 2465 02:03:34,473 --> 02:03:37,376 big elbow right into the throat 2466 02:03:37,443 --> 02:03:39,578 of Drew McIntyre. 2467 02:03:39,912 --> 02:03:42,081 And that will hinder his breathing. 2468 02:03:42,715 --> 02:03:43,949 [Percy] It's a great time for Bobby 2469 02:03:44,016 --> 02:03:45,484 to unload just like he's doing. 2470 02:03:45,551 --> 02:03:46,719 Drew's down and can't breathe. 2471 02:03:46,786 --> 02:03:47,653 Smart. 2472 02:03:48,888 --> 02:03:50,456 [Nigel] The longer this match goes, 2473 02:03:50,523 --> 02:03:52,625 the more I think it favors Bobby Roode. 2474 02:03:52,691 --> 02:03:54,393 Mcintyre, a bigger man. 2475 02:03:54,460 --> 02:03:55,694 The bigger the guy is, 2476 02:03:55,761 --> 02:03:57,997 the more difficult it is for him to breathe. 2477 02:03:58,063 --> 02:03:59,331 Certainly the longer a match goes. 2478 02:03:59,398 --> 02:04:00,866 [Percy] But keep in mind Drew McIntyre 2479 02:04:00,933 --> 02:04:02,468 is a completely different breed. 2480 02:04:02,535 --> 02:04:04,370 The guy's been in wars in the ring before 2481 02:04:04,437 --> 02:04:06,005 and he can straight out to go. 2482 02:04:06,071 --> 02:04:07,139 [Mauro] We've talked about the power 2483 02:04:07,206 --> 02:04:08,073 of Drew McIntyre 2484 02:04:08,140 --> 02:04:11,210 but the shrewd wily champion, 2485 02:04:11,277 --> 02:04:12,645 Bobby Roode a step ahead 2486 02:04:12,711 --> 02:04:14,046 with that corner clothesline. 2487 02:04:14,280 --> 02:04:15,714 [crowd cheering] 2488 02:04:16,582 --> 02:04:18,350 [Mauro] Hangman's neckbreaker. 2489 02:04:18,417 --> 02:04:19,351 Roode awakening. 2490 02:04:19,418 --> 02:04:20,452 Two! 2491 02:04:20,519 --> 02:04:22,221 [Mauro] And a two-count for Bobby Roode. 2492 02:04:22,455 --> 02:04:23,389 [crowd shouting] 2493 02:04:23,455 --> 02:04:25,558 [Mauro] Who has been a champion 2494 02:04:25,624 --> 02:04:26,592 wherever he's competed. 2495 02:04:26,659 --> 02:04:30,329 Now, over 200 days as NXT champion 2496 02:04:30,729 --> 02:04:33,632 after defeating Shinsuke Nakamura . 2497 02:04:33,833 --> 02:04:35,201 [referee] Two! 2498 02:04:35,534 --> 02:04:36,402 [Mauro] And Bobby Roode 2499 02:04:36,469 --> 02:04:39,038 is bringing the fight to Drew McIntyre. 2500 02:04:39,605 --> 02:04:41,106 And well aware of the… 2501 02:04:41,173 --> 02:04:43,142 the five count that he gets here. 2502 02:04:43,209 --> 02:04:46,378 He knows every nuance 2503 02:04:46,445 --> 02:04:48,514 of a championship match. 2504 02:04:48,581 --> 02:04:50,816 [Nigel] That's why he's the champion. 2505 02:04:50,883 --> 02:04:52,218 [Percy] Knowing by the rules. 2506 02:04:52,284 --> 02:04:55,187 He will milk every last second of a two. 2507 02:04:55,387 --> 02:04:58,457 [crowd shouting] 2508 02:04:59,725 --> 02:05:00,826 [Nigel] Not a lot of muster 2509 02:05:00,893 --> 02:05:02,061 behind those shots. 2510 02:05:02,127 --> 02:05:03,295 You can understand why. 2511 02:05:04,630 --> 02:05:05,631 [Mauro] Mcintyre unloading 2512 02:05:05,698 --> 02:05:06,632 a knife edge chop 2513 02:05:06,699 --> 02:05:08,767 trying to regain momentum. 2514 02:05:08,834 --> 02:05:10,069 Reversal on the Irish whip 2515 02:05:10,135 --> 02:05:12,271 into the corner as McIntyre goes back-first 2516 02:05:12,338 --> 02:05:13,706 into the turnbuckles. 2517 02:05:14,406 --> 02:05:17,376 And Bobby Roode remains one step ahead 2518 02:05:17,443 --> 02:05:21,614 of the number one contender Drew McIntyre. 2519 02:05:21,881 --> 02:05:26,118 The crafty champion measuring up his prey. 2520 02:05:29,021 --> 02:05:30,756 Missile dropkick by Roode 2521 02:05:30,823 --> 02:05:32,224 comes off the turnbuckle. 2522 02:05:32,291 --> 02:05:34,393 Mixing up his attack, for a two count. 2523 02:05:34,660 --> 02:05:36,295 [crowd cheering] 2524 02:05:36,529 --> 02:05:37,863 [Nigel] I don't know if you guys caught it, 2525 02:05:37,930 --> 02:05:39,031 but I just thought I saw 2526 02:05:39,098 --> 02:05:41,267 that there was a deep, deep thigh bruise 2527 02:05:41,333 --> 02:05:44,904 on the left quadriceps of Bobby Roode. 2528 02:05:44,970 --> 02:05:47,706 I'm not sure when he would've sustained that. 2529 02:05:47,773 --> 02:05:50,109 Perhaps the apron, I'm not sure. 2530 02:05:50,609 --> 02:05:52,478 That could certainly be a factor, though. 2531 02:05:52,678 --> 02:05:53,579 [Percy] Oh, I can see it. 2532 02:05:53,646 --> 02:05:56,515 As of this point, it's not seeming to bother him at all. 2533 02:05:57,449 --> 02:05:58,951 [Nigel] The longer this match goes, 2534 02:05:59,018 --> 02:06:00,386 the more he's gonna feel it. 2535 02:06:00,719 --> 02:06:05,491 [crowd cheering] 2536 02:06:05,558 --> 02:06:06,592 Quit! 2537 02:06:06,659 --> 02:06:07,760 [Nigel] Here we go. 2538 02:06:07,826 --> 02:06:09,828 Beautiful dropkick off the top 2539 02:06:09,895 --> 02:06:11,630 felling the big guy 2540 02:06:11,697 --> 02:06:14,300 but he continues to push the onslaught. 2541 02:06:14,667 --> 02:06:16,969 [Mauro] Bobby Roode, a 19-year veteran. 2542 02:06:17,036 --> 02:06:18,537 The 32-year-old McIntyre 2543 02:06:18,604 --> 02:06:20,572 started training at the age of 15. 2544 02:06:22,207 --> 02:06:25,044 Both of them looking for their magnum opus. 2545 02:06:25,110 --> 02:06:27,680 And this is the main event of NXT takeover: Brooklyn III 2546 02:06:27,746 --> 02:06:29,081 with the NXT championship 2547 02:06:29,148 --> 02:06:30,049 hanging in the balance. 2548 02:06:30,115 --> 02:06:31,884 Bobby Roode looking for the sleeper. 2549 02:06:31,951 --> 02:06:34,553 -[Nigel] He's got it. -[Percy] Wait, wait. 2550 02:06:34,620 --> 02:06:36,055 [Nigel] Is it under the chin? Yes. 2551 02:06:36,121 --> 02:06:37,289 Is it on the carotid artery? 2552 02:06:37,356 --> 02:06:38,357 Looks like it. 2553 02:06:38,424 --> 02:06:39,725 But perhaps not enough 2554 02:06:40,125 --> 02:06:42,428 because McIntyre is up. 2555 02:06:42,861 --> 02:06:44,930 [Mauro] Mcintyre driving Bobby Roode 2556 02:06:44,997 --> 02:06:46,565 back-first into the turnbuckles. 2557 02:06:47,399 --> 02:06:50,169 And that will allow him to escape the sleeper. 2558 02:06:50,636 --> 02:06:52,605 [crowd cheering] 2559 02:06:52,938 --> 02:06:54,873 [Mauro] But McIntyre needs to make 2560 02:06:54,940 --> 02:06:56,208 some adjustments here. 2561 02:06:56,275 --> 02:06:58,877 Wow! Roode, looking to adjust 2562 02:06:58,944 --> 02:07:00,779 McIntyre's dental work with that kick. 2563 02:07:01,380 --> 02:07:03,048 [wrestlesr grunting] 2564 02:07:03,616 --> 02:07:07,886 [Mauro] Beautiful overhead belly-to-belly throw by McIntyre. 2565 02:07:07,953 --> 02:07:09,855 Will this be the opportunity 2566 02:07:09,922 --> 02:07:10,956 he's been looking for? 2567 02:07:11,323 --> 02:07:12,925 [Nigel] No question about it. 2568 02:07:12,992 --> 02:07:14,760 He's created some separation. Some space. 2569 02:07:15,561 --> 02:07:17,997 [crowd cheering] 2570 02:07:18,630 --> 02:07:20,833 [Nigel] The question is who attacks first. 2571 02:07:22,901 --> 02:07:25,404 Roode was coming in looking perhaps for a clothesline 2572 02:07:25,471 --> 02:07:27,673 but instead McIntyre catches him 2573 02:07:27,740 --> 02:07:29,141 with a strong belly-to-belly. 2574 02:07:29,508 --> 02:07:31,076 [Mauro] And McIntyre just caught him 2575 02:07:31,143 --> 02:07:31,977 with a back elbow 2576 02:07:32,044 --> 02:07:34,913 as Roode ran right into him and-- oh! 2577 02:07:35,814 --> 02:07:38,550 Roode gets dropped chin-first 2578 02:07:38,617 --> 02:07:40,152 on the top turnbuckle 2579 02:07:40,219 --> 02:07:42,454 after being launched by Drew McIntyre. 2580 02:07:42,521 --> 02:07:43,889 Mcintyre now beginning 2581 02:07:43,956 --> 02:07:45,524 to amplify his attack. 2582 02:07:45,591 --> 02:07:49,395 [crowd cheering] 2583 02:07:49,461 --> 02:07:52,231 [Mauro] And the toll that this battle has taken 2584 02:07:52,297 --> 02:07:55,234 on both competitors 2585 02:07:55,300 --> 02:07:58,170 here at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. 2586 02:07:59,104 --> 02:08:02,074 Oh and McIntyre takes to the skies 2587 02:08:02,141 --> 02:08:03,776 and drops down with a clothesline, 2588 02:08:03,842 --> 02:08:05,911 and there's the athletic surging Scot 2589 02:08:05,978 --> 02:08:07,679 with a kip-up. 2590 02:08:09,982 --> 02:08:12,985 And maybe McIntyre's signaling 2591 02:08:13,052 --> 02:08:16,855 his second wind has now arrived. 2592 02:08:16,922 --> 02:08:19,358 But Bobby Roode… 2593 02:08:19,625 --> 02:08:22,194 trying to beat down the challenger. 2594 02:08:22,261 --> 02:08:29,268 [crowd cheering] 2595 02:08:29,334 --> 02:08:31,737 [Mauro] Manhattan drop by Bobby Roode. 2596 02:08:31,804 --> 02:08:34,106 Oh, and a knee lift 2597 02:08:34,173 --> 02:08:36,308 by the NXT champion, comes off the ropes, 2598 02:08:36,375 --> 02:08:38,544 caught by McIntyre in midair 2599 02:08:39,111 --> 02:08:41,447 into a fireman's carry. 2600 02:08:42,781 --> 02:08:48,387 Oh, and he crashed there by Drew McIntyre! 2601 02:08:48,887 --> 02:08:50,622 One! two!-- 2602 02:08:51,323 --> 02:08:53,492 [crowd cheering] 2603 02:08:53,559 --> 02:08:55,294 [Nigel] Two and a half. 2604 02:08:55,627 --> 02:08:57,529 I hate to sound like a broken record 2605 02:08:57,596 --> 02:08:59,331 but just not enough bodyweight 2606 02:08:59,398 --> 02:09:00,532 across the shoulder. 2607 02:09:00,599 --> 02:09:02,968 We can understand why, they've got to be exhausted. 2608 02:09:04,269 --> 02:09:06,972 [Mauro] Mcintyre calls this Celtic Cross 2609 02:09:07,740 --> 02:09:12,377 and he was almost able to cross NXT championship off his bucket list 2610 02:09:12,444 --> 02:09:13,679 with a victory, 2611 02:09:13,746 --> 02:09:17,616 but Bobby Roode remaining tough here. 2612 02:09:17,683 --> 02:09:19,418 The stakes have never been higher 2613 02:09:19,485 --> 02:09:22,354 for Drew McIntyre during his NXT tenure 2614 02:09:22,421 --> 02:09:23,755 and he's got his neck's snapped 2615 02:09:23,822 --> 02:09:25,190 off the top rope. 2616 02:09:25,257 --> 02:09:27,993 As the NXT champion buys valuable time. 2617 02:09:28,060 --> 02:09:30,763 [Nigel] More damage done to that neck. 2618 02:09:30,829 --> 02:09:32,431 We saw the neck breaker 2619 02:09:32,498 --> 02:09:33,999 off the middle rope on the outside. 2620 02:09:34,767 --> 02:09:36,768 [Mauro] And Bobby Roode looking to go 2621 02:09:36,835 --> 02:09:38,570 all the way to the top turnbuckle. 2622 02:09:38,637 --> 02:09:41,406 He's intercepted by Drew McIntyre. 2623 02:09:41,907 --> 02:09:44,176 [Nigel] A very rare mistake there from the champion 2624 02:09:44,243 --> 02:09:46,078 taking his eye off of his opponent 2625 02:09:46,145 --> 02:09:47,346 for a second. 2626 02:09:47,412 --> 02:09:48,747 Mcintyre capitalized. 2627 02:09:48,814 --> 02:09:49,715 [Percy] Oh, boy. 2628 02:09:49,781 --> 02:09:51,950 [Mauro] Mcintyre looking for his piece de resistance, 2629 02:09:52,017 --> 02:09:55,154 but Bobby Roode cognizant of what's at stake, 2630 02:09:55,220 --> 02:09:58,023 valiantly unloading these right hands, 2631 02:09:58,090 --> 02:10:01,794 dropping McIntyre back to the canvas. 2632 02:10:02,027 --> 02:10:04,263 [crowd cheering] 2633 02:10:04,329 --> 02:10:05,330 [Mauro] Oh, McIntyre all the way up 2634 02:10:05,397 --> 02:10:06,665 to the top turnbuckle. 2635 02:10:07,332 --> 02:10:10,836 Oh! And McIntyre gets his egg scrambled 2636 02:10:10,903 --> 02:10:12,704 by Bobby Roode. 2637 02:10:15,407 --> 02:10:18,243 And McIntyre in a perilous position. 2638 02:10:20,045 --> 02:10:22,181 Oh, and McIntyre now tied. 2639 02:10:22,247 --> 02:10:24,082 He's in the tree of woe. 2640 02:10:24,149 --> 02:10:26,718 [Nigel] The back of his skull hit the mat. 2641 02:10:26,785 --> 02:10:29,821 [crowd cheering] 2642 02:10:30,422 --> 02:10:32,891 [Mauro] Will the glorious NXT title reign 2643 02:10:32,958 --> 02:10:34,626 of Bobby Roode continue? 2644 02:10:35,360 --> 02:10:37,129 My NXT! 2645 02:10:38,363 --> 02:10:40,098 [Mauro] Oh, wow! 2646 02:10:40,265 --> 02:10:41,333 [crowd cheering] 2647 02:10:41,400 --> 02:10:45,337 Core strength of Drew McIntyre on display. 2648 02:10:45,704 --> 02:10:47,940 Launching the NXT champion 2649 02:10:48,006 --> 02:10:50,008 halfway across the ring. 2650 02:10:51,109 --> 02:10:51,977 Oh… 2651 02:10:52,044 --> 02:10:54,413 -[Mauro] Could we… -[Percy] He's calling for it. 2652 02:10:54,479 --> 02:10:57,082 [Mauro] Could we see the game changer? 2653 02:10:57,149 --> 02:10:58,884 The claymore. 2654 02:11:00,219 --> 02:11:02,287 [Nigel] Roode looks like he's out. 2655 02:11:03,388 --> 02:11:05,290 Breathing heavily in the center of the ring 2656 02:11:05,357 --> 02:11:06,425 but he's not getting up. 2657 02:11:06,491 --> 02:11:08,126 [Mauro] In a prostrate position here. 2658 02:11:08,193 --> 02:11:09,394 [Nigel] But is this smart? 2659 02:11:09,461 --> 02:11:11,029 Is this a game plan? I don't know. 2660 02:11:11,230 --> 02:11:12,931 [crowd cheering] 2661 02:11:12,998 --> 02:11:14,299 [Mauro] We saw Asuka do something similar 2662 02:11:14,366 --> 02:11:16,335 in the NXT women's championship match, 2663 02:11:16,401 --> 02:11:18,036 it's a wily maneuver and-- yes! 2664 02:11:18,103 --> 02:11:20,272 [Percy] Yup. It's planned… Look at this. 2665 02:11:20,339 --> 02:11:21,173 Two! 2666 02:11:21,240 --> 02:11:22,241 [Mauro] Wrenching pin cover 2667 02:11:22,307 --> 02:11:24,743 and a two count from Bobby Roode. 2668 02:11:24,910 --> 02:11:26,612 Looking for future shock 2669 02:11:26,678 --> 02:11:28,614 was Drew McIntyre. 2670 02:11:28,680 --> 02:11:31,483 Oh, backstabber by Bobby Roode! 2671 02:11:31,550 --> 02:11:32,784 And the cover! 2672 02:11:32,851 --> 02:11:33,986 One! Two! 2673 02:11:34,219 --> 02:11:38,724 [Mauro] Oh, and Bobby Roode almost retained the NXT title right there. 2674 02:11:41,360 --> 02:11:45,397 Every moral fiber of Drew McIntyre's being… 2675 02:11:45,464 --> 02:11:47,666 went into kicking out. 2676 02:11:47,933 --> 02:11:49,134 [wrestlers breathing heavily] 2677 02:11:49,501 --> 02:11:50,469 [Percy] You got to keep in mind 2678 02:11:50,535 --> 02:11:52,170 how much damage has been done 2679 02:11:52,237 --> 02:11:53,939 to the neck of Drew McIntyre 2680 02:11:54,006 --> 02:11:55,173 up to this point. 2681 02:11:55,240 --> 02:11:56,675 [Nigel] We'll take a look. 2682 02:11:56,742 --> 02:11:59,311 Beautiful backstabber from the champion 2683 02:11:59,378 --> 02:12:01,213 as knees slipping off the back 2684 02:12:01,280 --> 02:12:04,049 of the shoulders up into the back of the skull. 2685 02:12:04,116 --> 02:12:05,150 [crowd counting] 2686 02:12:05,217 --> 02:12:07,586 [Mauro] And an uptick in the offensive output of Bobby Roode 2687 02:12:07,653 --> 02:12:09,488 lighting up Drew McIntyre 2688 02:12:09,554 --> 02:12:10,789 with those strikes in the corner. 2689 02:12:12,224 --> 02:12:15,294 Oh, what a crushing corner clothesline 2690 02:12:15,360 --> 02:12:16,595 by Bobby Roode! 2691 02:12:17,896 --> 02:12:20,699 [crowd cheering] 2692 02:12:20,766 --> 02:12:23,936 [Mauro] Looking for that neck break, back slide by McIntyre, 2693 02:12:24,002 --> 02:12:26,638 shoulders down, and Bobby Roode just escapes. 2694 02:12:26,705 --> 02:12:29,641 Future shock DDT. 2695 02:12:29,708 --> 02:12:32,744 Do we have a new NXT champion? 2696 02:12:32,978 --> 02:12:34,646 Almost! 2697 02:12:34,713 --> 02:12:37,182 [crowd shouting] 2698 02:12:37,416 --> 02:12:38,984 [Mauro] Wow! 2699 02:12:39,818 --> 02:12:42,487 [Nigel] What guts and determination 2700 02:12:42,554 --> 02:12:43,588 from Bobby Roode, 2701 02:12:43,655 --> 02:12:45,524 refusing to quit. 2702 02:12:45,590 --> 02:12:48,293 [Mauro] And what about Drew McIntyre 2703 02:12:48,360 --> 02:12:52,497 resorting to every high octane move 2704 02:12:52,564 --> 02:12:55,701 in his arsenal, yet to put away the NXT champion. 2705 02:12:55,767 --> 02:12:58,603 He's shocked that future shock didn't do it. 2706 02:12:59,905 --> 02:13:02,708 [Nigel] But great execution on the DDT, 2707 02:13:03,442 --> 02:13:05,644 driving Roode's head into the mat, 2708 02:13:05,711 --> 02:13:07,779 but Roode would not quit. 2709 02:13:09,214 --> 02:13:11,917 [Mauro] Fireman's carry by Drew McIntyre, 2710 02:13:13,085 --> 02:13:15,120 former WWE intercontinental champion, 2711 02:13:15,187 --> 02:13:16,221 and tag team champion, 2712 02:13:16,288 --> 02:13:18,657 yet he says the NXT title may mean even more 2713 02:13:18,724 --> 02:13:19,925 because of what it represents 2714 02:13:19,991 --> 02:13:23,328 in his career. Are we gonna-- whoa! 2715 02:13:24,396 --> 02:13:27,199 Reversal here by Bobby Roode, 2716 02:13:27,265 --> 02:13:29,034 Powerbomb! 2717 02:13:29,768 --> 02:13:31,003 Will this be enough? 2718 02:13:31,069 --> 02:13:32,671 Roode's arm draped over. 2719 02:13:32,838 --> 02:13:34,606 Drew McIntyre able to roll 2720 02:13:34,673 --> 02:13:36,008 that right shoulder, 2721 02:13:36,074 --> 02:13:37,609 just in the nick of time! 2722 02:13:37,676 --> 02:13:39,344 [Percy] Bobby barely had enough energy 2723 02:13:39,411 --> 02:13:41,480 to get his arm on Drew McIntyre for the cover. 2724 02:13:41,546 --> 02:13:42,981 [Mauro] What an incredible match 2725 02:13:43,048 --> 02:13:45,117 for the NXT championship. 2726 02:13:45,717 --> 02:13:47,686 [Nigel] Here, it was out of the corner, 2727 02:13:47,753 --> 02:13:49,788 beautiful powerbomb. 2728 02:13:50,622 --> 02:13:52,023 Got all of it. 2729 02:13:52,090 --> 02:13:54,459 Well, like Percy said, just too weak, 2730 02:13:54,526 --> 02:13:55,560 couldn't hook the leg, 2731 02:13:55,627 --> 02:13:57,295 not enough left in the tank. 2732 02:13:57,362 --> 02:13:58,397 [Mauro] All he was able to do 2733 02:13:58,463 --> 02:14:01,199 is drape the right arm over Drew McIntyre. 2734 02:14:01,266 --> 02:14:02,567 Mcintyre able to escape, 2735 02:14:02,634 --> 02:14:04,870 but McIntyre finding it difficult 2736 02:14:04,936 --> 02:14:06,738 to get back to a vertical base 2737 02:14:06,805 --> 02:14:08,140 he's using the ropes, 2738 02:14:08,206 --> 02:14:10,041 how much is left in his proverbial tank 2739 02:14:10,108 --> 02:14:12,411 as Roode unloads another right hand. 2740 02:14:13,211 --> 02:14:15,881 [Nigel] Those guys almost running on fumes now. 2741 02:14:16,681 --> 02:14:18,216 At this point in the match, 2742 02:14:18,283 --> 02:14:19,951 it goes beyond your training, 2743 02:14:20,018 --> 02:14:21,853 goes beyond your strategy, 2744 02:14:21,920 --> 02:14:23,688 it goes to your heart. 2745 02:14:23,755 --> 02:14:25,690 -[Nigel] How much do you want it? -[Percy] It's all about the will. 2746 02:14:25,757 --> 02:14:27,225 [Mauro] it's the ring of truth. 2747 02:14:27,292 --> 02:14:29,127 This where you find out 2748 02:14:29,194 --> 02:14:30,929 who you really are as a man. 2749 02:14:30,996 --> 02:14:33,765 Who you really are as an NXT superstar, 2750 02:14:33,832 --> 02:14:36,268 and Bobby Roode and Drew McIntyre 2751 02:14:36,334 --> 02:14:37,869 pulling out all the stops. 2752 02:14:38,370 --> 02:14:39,538 [crowd cheering] 2753 02:14:39,604 --> 02:14:42,040 A slugfest breaks out in Brooklyn. 2754 02:14:45,110 --> 02:14:48,480 Oh step-up enzuigiri by Bobby Roode. 2755 02:14:49,114 --> 02:14:52,084 [crowd cheering] 2756 02:14:54,085 --> 02:14:56,922 [Mauro] Oh, claymore, claymore. 2757 02:14:58,023 --> 02:14:59,658 [crowd cheering] 2758 02:15:00,025 --> 02:15:02,828 [Mauro] Bobby Roode on the receiving end of the claymore! 2759 02:15:02,894 --> 02:15:05,097 Oh, his foot, wow! 2760 02:15:05,163 --> 02:15:07,199 You talk about ring presence. 2761 02:15:07,265 --> 02:15:08,934 You talk about the ring IQ 2762 02:15:09,000 --> 02:15:11,002 of the NXT champion, 2763 02:15:11,069 --> 02:15:12,504 knowing that the bottom rope 2764 02:15:12,571 --> 02:15:15,040 was right there after having it's bell rung. 2765 02:15:15,273 --> 02:15:16,808 Listen to this, guys. 2766 02:15:16,875 --> 02:15:19,010 [crowd] Oh! 2767 02:15:19,578 --> 02:15:20,979 [Nigel] The sound of that claymore 2768 02:15:21,046 --> 02:15:22,714 outside the jaw of Bobby Roode 2769 02:15:22,781 --> 02:15:24,916 would have beaten any other man 2770 02:15:24,983 --> 02:15:27,152 apart from the NXT champion. 2771 02:15:27,219 --> 02:15:30,055 [Percy] How did Bobby Roode know 2772 02:15:30,121 --> 02:15:31,523 where the bottom rope was 2773 02:15:31,590 --> 02:15:34,860 after getting decimated 2774 02:15:34,926 --> 02:15:36,261 with that claymore? 2775 02:15:36,862 --> 02:15:39,498 [crowd shouting] 2776 02:15:40,165 --> 02:15:42,901 [Mauro] And of course, Drew McIntyre needs the NXT champion 2777 02:15:42,968 --> 02:15:45,971 back in the ring if he's to become champion, 2778 02:15:46,037 --> 02:15:49,174 he cannot claim the title via count out. 2779 02:15:49,441 --> 02:15:50,442 Three! 2780 02:15:50,509 --> 02:15:53,245 [Nigel] Can't beat him on the outside. 2781 02:15:54,012 --> 02:15:56,147 Four! 2782 02:15:58,750 --> 02:16:00,919 [Mauro] Mcintyre coming off to ropes. 2783 02:16:00,986 --> 02:16:04,789 [Mauro shouting] Tope con giro, mamma Mia! 2784 02:16:04,856 --> 02:16:07,826 Drew McIntyre throwing caution to the wind 2785 02:16:07,893 --> 02:16:11,029 and wiping out Bobby Roode! 2786 02:16:12,164 --> 02:16:14,266 [Nigel] He might have wiped himself out 2787 02:16:14,332 --> 02:16:15,534 at the same time. 2788 02:16:15,600 --> 02:16:20,939 [Mauro] We're talking about a guy who is six-five, 254 pounds 2789 02:16:21,406 --> 02:16:24,109 with a tope con giro. 2790 02:16:24,509 --> 02:16:27,345 [crowd cheering] 2791 02:16:27,412 --> 02:16:29,447 [Mauro] He caught Bobby Roode by surprise 2792 02:16:29,514 --> 02:16:32,484 he caught the entire NXT universe by surprise. 2793 02:16:32,551 --> 02:16:33,852 [Percy] At this point in the match, 2794 02:16:33,919 --> 02:16:36,154 you got to throw safety to the wind 2795 02:16:36,221 --> 02:16:38,390 and do something completely unorthodox. 2796 02:16:38,456 --> 02:16:39,357 [Nigel] I don't know… 2797 02:16:39,424 --> 02:16:41,359 [Percy] It's all about championship goal, right here, fellas. 2798 02:16:41,426 --> 02:16:42,661 [Nigel] I don't know if I agree. 2799 02:16:42,727 --> 02:16:44,930 Look at the damage now, he's grabbing his back. 2800 02:16:44,996 --> 02:16:46,097 There's damage done. 2801 02:16:46,164 --> 02:16:47,265 He's got to get Roode in the ring. 2802 02:16:47,332 --> 02:16:48,667 [Mauro] Yes, he does. 2803 02:16:49,000 --> 02:16:51,002 [crowd cheering] 2804 02:16:51,937 --> 02:16:55,173 [Mauro] The deadweight of the NXT champion, Bobby Roode. 2805 02:16:55,240 --> 02:16:57,108 Referee administering the count. 2806 02:16:58,643 --> 02:17:02,080 Mcintyre rolling Roode back into the ring. 2807 02:17:02,681 --> 02:17:04,316 Will he seize the opportunity? 2808 02:17:05,216 --> 02:17:07,085 Carpe diem, seize the day. 2809 02:17:07,152 --> 02:17:08,320 [Percy] Here we go. 2810 02:17:08,820 --> 02:17:12,457 [Mauro] The biggest day of Drew McIntyre's NXT career. 2811 02:17:13,325 --> 02:17:15,427 [Nigel] Watch out, Bobby! 2812 02:17:16,328 --> 02:17:17,462 [crowd cheering] 2813 02:17:19,364 --> 02:17:23,401 [Mauro] Spinebuster by Bobby Roode! 2814 02:17:23,468 --> 02:17:25,670 And that will realign the spine 2815 02:17:25,737 --> 02:17:28,106 and jack the back of Drew McIntyre. 2816 02:17:28,773 --> 02:17:29,641 Wow! 2817 02:17:29,708 --> 02:17:31,076 [Nigel] What a move! 2818 02:17:31,142 --> 02:17:32,911 [Mauro] Just like that. 2819 02:17:32,978 --> 02:17:34,679 The pendulum of momentum, 2820 02:17:34,846 --> 02:17:36,314 swinging back in the favor 2821 02:17:36,381 --> 02:17:37,882 of the NXT champion. 2822 02:17:37,949 --> 02:17:38,984 [Nigel] Here we go. 2823 02:17:39,050 --> 02:17:40,218 [Mauro] Glorious DDT. No! 2824 02:17:40,819 --> 02:17:43,488 [crowd cheering] 2825 02:17:43,688 --> 02:17:45,323 One! Two! 2826 02:17:45,390 --> 02:17:46,925 [Mauro] houlders are down for a two-count. 2827 02:17:46,992 --> 02:17:47,892 Wow! 2828 02:17:49,661 --> 02:17:53,264 [crowd shouting] 2829 02:17:53,331 --> 02:17:54,799 [Nigel] Here it is! 2830 02:17:54,866 --> 02:17:57,569 [Mauro] Glorious DDT by Bobby Roode. 2831 02:17:57,636 --> 02:18:00,205 Will he retain the gold? 2832 02:18:00,271 --> 02:18:03,241 Mcintyre escapes! 2833 02:18:03,308 --> 02:18:04,476 [crowd cheering] 2834 02:18:04,676 --> 02:18:07,679 [Mauro] Drew McIntyre not to be denied. 2835 02:18:09,581 --> 02:18:11,650 [Nigel] I am shocked. 2836 02:18:11,716 --> 02:18:14,386 Mcintyre almost superhuman, 2837 02:18:14,452 --> 02:18:16,821 he injured his back on the tope con giro, 2838 02:18:16,888 --> 02:18:18,923 he took the spinebuster as well, 2839 02:18:18,990 --> 02:18:21,326 and then the glorious DDT, 2840 02:18:21,393 --> 02:18:23,895 still he was able to kick out. 2841 02:18:23,962 --> 02:18:26,398 [Mauro] Bobby Roode and Drew McIntyre 2842 02:18:26,464 --> 02:18:31,202 have taken the best of their respective opponent tonight, 2843 02:18:31,269 --> 02:18:35,106 yet, this NXT championship match rages on. 2844 02:18:35,607 --> 02:18:38,610 [crowd cheering] 2845 02:18:39,277 --> 02:18:41,279 [Nigel] What does Roode know now? 2846 02:18:41,346 --> 02:18:42,347 Hit it again? 2847 02:18:43,381 --> 02:18:47,952 [Mauro] Roode nursing a lower back injury 2848 02:18:48,019 --> 02:18:50,722 and yet--yes, that's exactly what he's going to do, 2849 02:18:50,789 --> 02:18:54,392 going back to the well with another glorious DDT! 2850 02:18:54,459 --> 02:18:55,593 [Nigel shouting] Cover him! 2851 02:18:55,660 --> 02:18:57,896 [Mauro] And I think the cover should be--what? 2852 02:18:57,962 --> 02:18:58,997 [Percy] He'll go for it again? 2853 02:18:59,064 --> 02:19:01,433 [Mauro] He's looking to hit the trifecta. 2854 02:19:02,400 --> 02:19:03,902 [Nigel] This is gonna be the end. 2855 02:19:04,135 --> 02:19:05,904 [Mauro] Here at NXT takeover: Brooklyn III 2856 02:19:05,970 --> 02:19:08,506 looking for three glorious DDTs, 2857 02:19:08,573 --> 02:19:11,509 but McIntyre with the claymore! 2858 02:19:11,576 --> 02:19:13,845 The claymore by the surging Scot. 2859 02:19:13,912 --> 02:19:15,080 One, two, three! 2860 02:19:15,313 --> 02:19:16,414 [bell ringing] 2861 02:19:16,481 --> 02:19:18,550 [Mauro] We have a new NXT champion! 2862 02:19:19,350 --> 02:19:20,618 [host] Here's your winner 2863 02:19:20,685 --> 02:19:26,858 and the new NXT champion, Drew McIntyre. 2864 02:19:26,925 --> 02:19:28,893 [Mauro] Here in the concrete jungle 2865 02:19:28,960 --> 02:19:30,361 where dreams are made of, 2866 02:19:30,428 --> 02:19:33,331 Drew McIntyre uses his concrete heart, 2867 02:19:33,398 --> 02:19:36,534 claymore kick to dethrone Bobby Roode, 2868 02:19:36,601 --> 02:19:41,339 from the chosen one, to number one in NXT. 2869 02:19:41,406 --> 02:19:43,775 [Percy] Unbelievable! The city that never sleeps 2870 02:19:43,842 --> 02:19:46,177 had a great reason obviously tonight, 2871 02:19:46,244 --> 02:19:48,747 we got a new champion here in NXT, 2872 02:19:48,813 --> 02:19:50,382 Drew McIntyre. 2873 02:19:50,448 --> 02:19:52,050 [rock music playing] 2874 02:19:52,117 --> 02:19:54,386 [Nigel] Let's take a look at how this went down. 2875 02:19:54,819 --> 02:19:57,155 [rock music playing] 2876 02:19:57,222 --> 02:20:01,126 Mcintyre looking firmly on that championship right now, 2877 02:20:02,994 --> 02:20:05,263 what a journey this man has taken, 2878 02:20:07,365 --> 02:20:10,702 came in to WWE at 21 years old. 2879 02:20:11,636 --> 02:20:13,304 Here he is today. 2880 02:20:13,805 --> 02:20:16,107 Let's see how this all went down. 2881 02:20:16,908 --> 02:20:20,545 Here McIntyre trying all the way around 2882 02:20:20,612 --> 02:20:22,480 into that to what looked like-- 2883 02:20:22,547 --> 02:20:25,049 yes an implant DDT, 2884 02:20:26,351 --> 02:20:28,286 covered him, I thought it was over, 2885 02:20:28,353 --> 02:20:33,191 somehow the Celtic Colossus kicked out. 2886 02:20:33,258 --> 02:20:34,993 The match would continue, 2887 02:20:35,059 --> 02:20:36,461 tried for it a second time, 2888 02:20:36,528 --> 02:20:39,264 but instead that short head-butt from McIntyre, 2889 02:20:39,330 --> 02:20:41,232 follows up with a claymore. 2890 02:20:41,299 --> 02:20:42,901 You could see Roode was out. 2891 02:20:42,967 --> 02:20:45,136 No way, he was kicking out. 2892 02:20:45,203 --> 02:20:48,106 We have a new NXT champion. 2893 02:20:48,173 --> 02:20:51,142 [rock music playing] 2894 02:20:51,376 --> 02:20:52,610 [crowd cheering] 2895 02:20:52,677 --> 02:20:54,345 [Nigel] History made. 2896 02:20:55,213 --> 02:20:57,615 This man from Ayr, Scotland 2897 02:20:57,682 --> 02:20:59,751 has achieved his dream. 2898 02:21:01,586 --> 02:21:02,987 [Mauro] None other than Mr. McMahon 2899 02:21:03,054 --> 02:21:04,589 christened him the chosen one. 2900 02:21:04,889 --> 02:21:08,393 Things did not work out in his first tenure with WWE 2901 02:21:08,460 --> 02:21:11,129 despite achieving some semblance of success, 2902 02:21:11,196 --> 02:21:13,898 but he went out and he matured, 2903 02:21:13,965 --> 02:21:15,800 he grew as a human 2904 02:21:15,867 --> 02:21:17,302 and as a sports entertainer. 2905 02:21:17,368 --> 02:21:20,171 And tonight at NXT takeover: Brooklyn III, 2906 02:21:20,238 --> 02:21:26,077 Drew McIntyre emerges as the new NXT champion. 2907 02:21:26,144 --> 02:21:33,084 [rock music playing] 2908 02:21:33,785 --> 02:21:35,420 [Nigel] Heads up to McIntyre, 2909 02:21:35,487 --> 02:21:38,423 he certainly owned that championship. 2910 02:21:39,357 --> 02:21:42,627 [Mauro] He defeated one of the top champions in NXT history, 2911 02:21:42,694 --> 02:21:44,095 Bobby Roode-- what the… 2912 02:21:44,162 --> 02:21:45,163 [Percy] Come on. 2913 02:21:45,230 --> 02:21:46,698 [Nigel] It's Fish and O'Reilly! 2914 02:21:46,865 --> 02:21:49,033 [Mauro] Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish again 2915 02:21:49,801 --> 02:21:51,102 they made their presence known 2916 02:21:51,169 --> 02:21:53,171 during the NXT tag team title match. 2917 02:21:53,238 --> 02:21:54,072 [Nigel] What are they-- 2918 02:21:54,138 --> 02:21:54,973 [Mauro shouting] Oh, my God. 2919 02:21:55,039 --> 02:21:56,441 It's Adam Cole. 2920 02:21:56,508 --> 02:21:57,609 [Nigel shouting] It's Adam Cole! 2921 02:21:57,675 --> 02:21:58,710 [Mauro] What the hell? 2922 02:21:59,811 --> 02:22:03,181 [Nigel] Adam Cole, baby! In the house. 2923 02:22:03,248 --> 02:22:06,584 [Mauro] Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, 2924 02:22:06,651 --> 02:22:09,153 and Bobby Fish no strangers to one another. 2925 02:22:09,220 --> 02:22:10,321 [Percy] What is going on? 2926 02:22:10,388 --> 02:22:11,356 [Mauro] And they are destroying 2927 02:22:11,422 --> 02:22:13,324 the new NXT champion. 2928 02:22:13,391 --> 02:22:14,993 [crowd cheering] 2929 02:22:16,294 --> 02:22:20,031 [Mauro] Superkick by Adam Cole! 2930 02:22:20,098 --> 02:22:23,535 Where the hell did he come from? 2931 02:22:24,602 --> 02:22:25,737 [Mauro] We heard rumblings, 2932 02:22:25,803 --> 02:22:28,206 we've heard and read speculation 2933 02:22:28,273 --> 02:22:29,841 and conjecture and it's true, 2934 02:22:30,575 --> 02:22:33,378 Adam Cole is in NXT 2935 02:22:33,444 --> 02:22:37,849 and he's made-- he's made his presence felt 2936 02:22:37,916 --> 02:22:42,921 in a big, big way, baby. 2937 02:22:45,790 --> 02:22:52,230 [crowd cheering] 2938 02:22:54,599 --> 02:22:56,167 [Nigel] What a statement from Adam Cole 2939 02:22:56,467 --> 02:22:58,603 Bobby Fish, and Kyle O'Reilly. 2940 02:22:58,670 --> 02:23:03,975 [Mauro] A seismic shift in the NXT landscape 2941 02:23:04,042 --> 02:23:07,478 here in NXT takeover: Brooklyn III. 2942 02:23:07,545 --> 02:23:09,814 [crowd cheering] 2943 02:23:11,049 --> 02:23:12,283 Subtitle translation by: Florencia Peredo pe