1 00:00:01,067 --> 00:00:04,070 [introduction music playing] 2 00:00:23,523 --> 00:00:25,425 [soft music playing] 3 00:00:25,892 --> 00:00:27,460 [narrator] Since its arrival, 4 00:00:28,461 --> 00:00:32,599 NXT has been destined to take over. 5 00:00:33,500 --> 00:00:35,435 [man 1] It is here 6 00:00:35,935 --> 00:00:37,470 that dreams… 7 00:00:39,472 --> 00:00:41,307 can become possibilities. 8 00:00:41,975 --> 00:00:45,478 [Mauro] The gold standard in Sports Entertainment. 9 00:00:45,545 --> 00:00:48,014 Returning to Barclays Center. 10 00:00:48,081 --> 00:00:50,583 [man 2] NXT history is being made. 11 00:00:50,650 --> 00:00:54,354 [Mauro] A two out of three falls mega main event. 12 00:00:54,421 --> 00:00:57,090 [man 3] Johnny Gargano against… 13 00:00:57,157 --> 00:00:59,526 [crowd] Adam Cole, Bay Bay! 14 00:00:59,592 --> 00:01:06,533 [man 3] The winner will walk into the history books as the new NXT Champion. 15 00:01:09,335 --> 00:01:10,770 [Disturbed "Are you ready?" playing] 16 00:01:10,837 --> 00:01:13,239 [narrator] And as we pay homage to the past… 17 00:01:13,306 --> 00:01:16,843 [Mauro] Ricochet and Aleister Black win the Dusty Cup. 18 00:01:16,910 --> 00:01:21,714 And they will challenge War Raiders for the NXT Tag Team Titles. 19 00:01:21,781 --> 00:01:24,050 [narrator] …it's the diversity of competition… 20 00:01:24,117 --> 00:01:27,687 [Percy] The Roster will no longer stand for the tyranny of Shayna Baszler. 21 00:01:27,754 --> 00:01:31,825 [Shayna] I don't care if it's Kairi, Bianca or Io, I'm ready. 22 00:01:31,891 --> 00:01:34,227 [narrator] …that creates a worldwide appeal. 23 00:01:34,294 --> 00:01:40,233 -[man 4] NXT UK belongs to me. -[man 5] Pete, it's Walter. 24 00:01:40,300 --> 00:01:42,135 [man 7] Your time is up. 25 00:01:42,202 --> 00:01:45,004 [narrator] And with opportunity around every corner… 26 00:01:45,071 --> 00:01:48,241 [Adam] There's only one man who deserves to rule the world. 27 00:01:48,308 --> 00:01:50,977 And that man is Adam Cole, baby. 28 00:01:51,044 --> 00:01:53,980 [narrator] …a new road to destiny can be forged. 29 00:01:54,047 --> 00:01:58,451 [Johnny] I fight for everyone who's ever been told their dream will not come true. 30 00:01:58,518 --> 00:02:00,720 Cause this place is my life. 31 00:02:00,787 --> 00:02:02,288 [Disturbed "Are you ready?" Playing] 32 00:02:02,355 --> 00:02:04,757 [narrator] With every championship on the line… 33 00:02:04,824 --> 00:02:05,959 [man 8] Bro. 34 00:02:06,025 --> 00:02:08,361 [man 9] The dream is not your bro. 35 00:02:08,428 --> 00:02:13,166 [man 8] I want to get a closer look at that North American Championship. 36 00:02:13,233 --> 00:02:16,202 [narrator] …who will fulfill their destiny… 37 00:02:16,269 --> 00:02:21,608 [Bianca] At TakeOver: New York, I will become NXT Women's Champion. 38 00:02:22,809 --> 00:02:25,178 [narrator] …and lead NXT… 39 00:02:25,245 --> 00:02:27,580 [man 10] That dream begins tonight. 40 00:02:27,647 --> 00:02:30,717 [narrator] …into the next chapter? 41 00:02:30,783 --> 00:02:34,454 [man 11] On the biggest stage of them all, TakeOver: New York. 42 00:02:35,321 --> 00:02:37,323 [music stops abruptly] 43 00:02:39,592 --> 00:02:46,599 [narrator] And now, WWE Network presents NXT TakeOver: New York. 44 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:49,035 [rock music playing] 45 00:02:50,336 --> 00:02:51,905 [Mauro] March Madness is fun, 46 00:02:51,971 --> 00:02:56,676 but nothing compares to the April awesomeness that is WrestleMania weekend. 47 00:02:56,743 --> 00:03:03,449 And tonight, in front of an NXT record crowd of 15,697, 48 00:03:03,516 --> 00:03:09,956 we bring you the historic night known as NXT TakeOver: New York. 49 00:03:11,791 --> 00:03:15,195 And tonight marks the 24th TakeOver. 50 00:03:15,261 --> 00:03:19,499 And there is 24 carat magic in the air. It's a Gotham gold rush 51 00:03:19,566 --> 00:03:24,871 5 with five championship matches guaranteed to have you putting on a happy face. 52 00:03:24,938 --> 00:03:28,441 He's Percy Watson. He's Nigel McGuinness. I'm Mauro Ranallo. 53 00:03:28,508 --> 00:03:33,413 We're all sporting happy faces, because it is a historic night for NXT. 54 00:03:33,980 --> 00:03:37,216 Certainly is. Let's take you now to our Spanish announce team, 55 00:03:37,283 --> 00:03:40,920 Carlos Cabrera and Marcelo Rodriguez. 56 00:03:40,987 --> 00:03:43,089 [Mauro] And don't forget Jerry Soto. 57 00:03:43,156 --> 00:03:46,159 [speaking Spanish] 58 00:03:53,333 --> 00:03:56,336 -[crowd cheering] -[drums playing] 59 00:04:05,979 --> 00:04:08,982 [crowd] War, war, war! 60 00:04:12,418 --> 00:04:15,421 [horn sounding] 61 00:04:29,269 --> 00:04:32,272 [rock music playing] 62 00:04:33,706 --> 00:04:36,709 [crowd] War, war, war! 63 00:05:01,701 --> 00:05:04,704 [man screaming] 64 00:05:12,312 --> 00:05:15,315 War, war, war! 65 00:05:21,688 --> 00:05:23,756 [man] War! 66 00:05:23,823 --> 00:05:26,826 [drums playing] 67 00:05:32,598 --> 00:05:33,599 [bell ringing] 68 00:05:33,666 --> 00:05:36,636 [female announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 69 00:05:36,703 --> 00:05:41,040 is for the NXT Tag Team Championship. 70 00:05:41,441 --> 00:05:46,746 Making their way to the ring, they are the NXT Tag Team Champions. 71 00:05:46,813 --> 00:05:51,217 Hanson, Rowe, War Raiders. 72 00:05:51,651 --> 00:05:54,887 [Mauro] Notorious Norsemen Erik the Red and Leif Erikson 73 00:05:54,954 --> 00:06:01,294 would approve of NXT Tag Team Champions. The modern day Vikings, The War Raiders. 74 00:06:01,361 --> 00:06:05,198 Rowe and Hanson bring the plunder and lightning. 75 00:06:06,666 --> 00:06:10,803 [Nigel] You just heard the drum beats of Viking Destruction. 76 00:06:10,870 --> 00:06:13,973 [crowd] War, war, war! 77 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:18,611 [Nigel] Will The War Raiders leave with the NXT Tag titles tonight 78 00:06:18,678 --> 00:06:25,318 as one of the hottest tandems in sports entertainment today come for those titles? 79 00:06:25,385 --> 00:06:29,689 [Mauro] It was at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix in January that The War Raiders 80 00:06:29,756 --> 00:06:34,927 defeated the Undisputed Era to become NXT Tag Team Champions. 81 00:06:34,994 --> 00:06:37,096 [rock music playing] 82 00:06:37,163 --> 00:06:39,165 [crowd cheering] 83 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:41,534 [Mauro] And tonight could be a night at the museum 84 00:06:41,601 --> 00:06:47,540 with potentially five masterpieces being painted on the hallowed NXT canvas. 85 00:06:47,607 --> 00:06:49,976 -[crowd cheering] -[upbeat music playing] 86 00:06:50,042 --> 00:06:53,045 [blurred man voice] One and only. 87 00:06:53,112 --> 00:06:56,115 [rock music playing] 88 00:07:10,163 --> 00:07:12,532 [female announcer] And their challengers, first, 89 00:07:12,598 --> 00:07:18,571 weighing in at 190 pounds, he's the one and only, 90 00:07:18,638 --> 00:07:20,740 Ricochet. 91 00:07:25,545 --> 00:07:29,382 [Mauro] The one and only, Ricochet. 92 00:07:29,448 --> 00:07:34,420 Former NXT Champion and now one half of the winners 93 00:07:34,487 --> 00:07:37,723 of the 2019 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. 94 00:07:37,790 --> 00:07:41,394 And with the Dusty Cup comes this opportunity tonight 95 00:07:41,460 --> 00:07:43,729 to vie for the NXT Tag Team Titles. 96 00:07:43,796 --> 00:07:48,301 [Percy] Ricochet is one of the most exciting superstars you will ever see. 97 00:07:48,367 --> 00:07:52,071 And tonight, he's going to put on an absolute clinic in search 98 00:07:52,138 --> 00:07:53,940 of the NXT Tag Team title. 99 00:07:54,006 --> 00:07:58,744 [Mauro] The preeminent high flyer, Nigel, always energized like a nine bolt. 100 00:07:58,811 --> 00:07:59,812 [Nigel] Absolutely. 101 00:07:59,879 --> 00:08:06,853 NXT's resident Skywalker, he's teamed with Aleister Black has been nothing short 102 00:08:07,186 --> 00:08:11,991 of astronomic in their success, both on Raw and SmackDown Live. 103 00:08:15,995 --> 00:08:18,931 [Mauro] In fact, this fast and furious tandem, 104 00:08:18,998 --> 00:08:21,868 the first team in Sports Entertainment history 105 00:08:21,934 --> 00:08:25,004 to vie for the WWE Tag Team Titles. 106 00:08:25,071 --> 00:08:28,674 Tonight, the NXT Tag Team Titles, Sunday at WrestleMania, 107 00:08:28,741 --> 00:08:32,211 they get a chance to challenge for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles. 108 00:08:32,278 --> 00:08:34,947 No duo has ever done that in history, 109 00:08:35,014 --> 00:08:38,518 and certainly not in the span of less than a week. 110 00:08:39,886 --> 00:08:42,288 Incredible statistics. 111 00:08:42,922 --> 00:08:46,058 But they are an incredible power tandem. 112 00:08:46,125 --> 00:08:50,563 [Nigel] The question though, does that put a lot of pressure on Black and Ricochet? 113 00:08:50,630 --> 00:08:54,700 That makes it difficult for them to focus on any one specific match. 114 00:08:55,334 --> 00:08:58,404 They will certainly have to focus on their opponents tonight, 115 00:08:58,471 --> 00:09:02,008 as we take a look at The War Raiders. 116 00:09:04,043 --> 00:09:06,245 They are ready for a war. 117 00:09:06,312 --> 00:09:09,315 [crowd] Ricochet, Ricochet, Ricochet! 118 00:09:12,018 --> 00:09:15,054 [rock music playing] 119 00:09:15,121 --> 00:09:18,124 [Mauro] Oh, oh, oh, boy. 120 00:09:18,190 --> 00:09:21,193 [slow rock music playing] 121 00:09:43,215 --> 00:09:46,252 [crowd cheering] 122 00:09:46,319 --> 00:09:49,322 [music crescendoing] 123 00:10:09,141 --> 00:10:11,444 [Nigel] Well, beneath that stoic, 124 00:10:11,510 --> 00:10:17,950 unflinching veneer lies the heart of a kickboxing master. 125 00:10:19,819 --> 00:10:23,155 [female announcer] And his Tag Team partner from Amsterdam, Holland, 126 00:10:23,222 --> 00:10:28,494 weighing in at 215 pounds, Aleister Black. 127 00:10:28,561 --> 00:10:30,196 [crowd cheering] 128 00:10:30,262 --> 00:10:36,769 [Mauro] Sir Kicks a Lot, known for his patented black mass, but also known 129 00:10:36,836 --> 00:10:40,773 for being, well, rather, he is… 130 00:10:40,840 --> 00:10:45,077 He doesn't show much emotion and that's a good thing when you're in the ring during 131 00:10:45,144 --> 00:10:47,480 the pros of a Tag Team title match, Percy. 132 00:10:47,546 --> 00:10:51,884 [Percy] I agree. You're not getting much emotion from a man like Aleister Black, 133 00:10:51,951 --> 00:10:54,553 one of the most dangerous strikers in the game. 134 00:10:54,620 --> 00:10:58,391 Matter of fact, it's almost reached legendary status here in NXT. 135 00:10:58,457 --> 00:11:03,329 But when you combine Aleister Black and Ricochet, you got something special. 136 00:11:03,396 --> 00:11:06,332 You could be looking at the new NXT Tag Team Champions, 137 00:11:06,399 --> 00:11:08,834 if they can overcome the War Raider. 138 00:11:08,901 --> 00:11:12,304 [Nigel] Fantastic. Interesting clash of styles in this matchup. 139 00:11:12,371 --> 00:11:18,310 High flying and striking on one side, power and brutal attack on the other. 140 00:11:18,377 --> 00:11:21,347 [Mauro] And it's all for the NXT Tag Team Titles. 141 00:11:21,414 --> 00:11:24,417 [crowd] NXT, NXT, NXT! 142 00:11:29,121 --> 00:11:35,394 [Mauro] Will Ricochet and Black be taking the NXT Tag Team Championships 143 00:11:35,461 --> 00:11:38,731 to WrestleMania despite their short time as a team? 144 00:11:38,798 --> 00:11:41,067 Black and Ricochet have displayed more chemistry 145 00:11:41,133 --> 00:11:43,002 than Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. 146 00:11:43,069 --> 00:11:45,938 But this duo's definitely not in the shallow tonight. 147 00:11:46,005 --> 00:11:50,109 It doesn't get any deeper in the talent pool than The War Raiders. 148 00:11:50,176 --> 00:11:54,447 And already number one worldwide. Are you surprised? 149 00:11:54,513 --> 00:11:57,516 NXT TakeOver. We are off and running. 150 00:12:01,854 --> 00:12:05,057 [Nigel] Relatively slow start to the matchup. 151 00:12:05,124 --> 00:12:10,062 [Mauro] I think there's mutual respect between these two teams. 152 00:12:10,129 --> 00:12:13,599 [Nigel] It better be. If you don't respect the danger of Aleister Black, 153 00:12:13,666 --> 00:12:16,068 you'll be knocked on your back pretty quickly. 154 00:12:16,135 --> 00:12:17,603 [Mauro] Same can be said… 155 00:12:17,670 --> 00:12:20,372 [Percy] You definitely have to respect the NXT Champions, 156 00:12:20,439 --> 00:12:23,409 The War Raiders. They can shut you down in a heartbeat. 157 00:12:25,644 --> 00:12:29,815 -Quick move by Aleister Black. -[Mauro] Nice counter by Rowe. 158 00:12:29,882 --> 00:12:35,154 Quick escape by Black, but now Rowe, and some great chain wrestling going on here. 159 00:12:35,888 --> 00:12:38,424 Counters leads to counters. 160 00:12:39,091 --> 00:12:42,528 And Black on his back. And look at this! 161 00:12:42,595 --> 00:12:44,964 [crowd cheering] 162 00:12:49,935 --> 00:12:55,207 -[Mauro] R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Nigel. -[Nigel] Definitely a show of respect. 163 00:12:55,274 --> 00:12:59,211 Rowe thinking twice about throwing the right hand. 164 00:12:59,278 --> 00:13:02,414 -He knew he who he's in there with. -[Percy] Rowe wants him more on his feet. 165 00:13:02,481 --> 00:13:05,785 He wants the very best of Aleister Black right now. 166 00:13:05,851 --> 00:13:11,157 [Mauro] Waist lock, standing switch, high throw and a waist lock takedown. 167 00:13:11,223 --> 00:13:13,993 But Black quickly trying to scramble to his feet, 168 00:13:14,059 --> 00:13:17,830 expending energy here, looking to escape the clutches of Rowe. 169 00:13:17,897 --> 00:13:20,032 [grunts] 170 00:13:20,099 --> 00:13:24,737 -[Mauro] So some good… -[Percy] Oh, man. That could have been it. 171 00:13:24,804 --> 00:13:27,773 [applause] 172 00:13:33,312 --> 00:13:36,315 [crowd chatter] 173 00:13:43,055 --> 00:13:45,057 [Mauro] There it is, the fist bump. 174 00:13:45,691 --> 00:13:48,327 We can't state it enough. It's all about respect, 175 00:13:48,394 --> 00:13:50,329 and with all due respect, Aleister Black, 176 00:13:50,396 --> 00:13:55,434 Ricochet is waiting to showcase his craft, and so is Hanson. 177 00:13:55,501 --> 00:13:57,870 [Percy] Showtime, baby. 178 00:13:58,637 --> 00:14:01,607 [Mauro] And whether you believe it or not, looking in the ring, 179 00:14:01,674 --> 00:14:05,811 these two represent the high flyers of their respective teams. 180 00:14:07,246 --> 00:14:11,350 [Nigel] Ricochet unable to make his opponent fly there. 181 00:14:12,484 --> 00:14:16,055 [Mauro] Oh, beautiful head scissors take over. 182 00:14:16,121 --> 00:14:19,491 And dropkick by the one and only. 183 00:14:19,558 --> 00:14:21,961 [crowd cheering] 184 00:14:22,428 --> 00:14:27,366 [Mauro] Tag's made. Back come Black and Rowe, reversal on the Irish whip. 185 00:14:27,433 --> 00:14:29,568 Rowe telegraphing the back body drop, 186 00:14:29,635 --> 00:14:32,771 and it's Black throwing Rowe to the outside. 187 00:14:32,838 --> 00:14:34,840 [Percy] Put the seat belt on! 188 00:14:34,907 --> 00:14:37,910 [crowd cheering] 189 00:14:40,679 --> 00:14:45,484 [Mauro] This moment of Zen brought to you by Aleister Black and Ricochet. 190 00:14:45,551 --> 00:14:48,153 [crowd cheering] 191 00:14:48,220 --> 00:14:52,157 [crowd] NXT, NXT, NXT! 192 00:14:56,996 --> 00:15:00,866 [Nigel] Listen to that reaction. NXT universe know what they're in store. 193 00:15:00,933 --> 00:15:02,868 -Wait a second! -[Mauro] Meditating. 194 00:15:02,935 --> 00:15:06,272 It's time to get down to business. 195 00:15:07,873 --> 00:15:12,077 -[Percy] The big guys got some moves too. -[Mauro] And Aleister Black 196 00:15:12,144 --> 00:15:17,883 wiping out Hanson. And now Rowe with a back elbow to Ricochet. 197 00:15:19,051 --> 00:15:25,057 The agility of Ricochet, the hard hitting offense of both Ricochet and Black. 198 00:15:25,124 --> 00:15:30,696 Things have already broken down in this NXT Tag Team Championship match. 199 00:15:31,263 --> 00:15:38,003 Oh, seated senton by Hanson. Power body slam. And there, a tag is made, 200 00:15:38,070 --> 00:15:40,406 and Rowe now the legal man. 201 00:15:40,472 --> 00:15:41,774 [grunts] 202 00:15:41,840 --> 00:15:45,577 [Mauro] Wow. Rowe showcasing his strength. 203 00:15:45,644 --> 00:15:49,148 Unorthodox tandem offense on display courtesy of War Raiders. 204 00:15:49,214 --> 00:15:52,952 [Percy] War Raiders showing off the power advantage early on here in this matchup. 205 00:15:53,018 --> 00:15:56,755 [Nigel] It is interesting though, you mentioned earlier, the relatively limited 206 00:15:56,822 --> 00:16:00,025 amount of time Black and Ricochet have spent together as a team, 207 00:16:00,092 --> 00:16:02,494 they've had such success in that limited time. 208 00:16:02,561 --> 00:16:05,397 -[Mauro] Absolutely. -[Nigel] You can almost make an argument, 209 00:16:05,464 --> 00:16:06,999 almost favorites in this match. 210 00:16:07,066 --> 00:16:09,902 [Mauro] They have so much momentum coming 211 00:16:09,968 --> 00:16:15,007 off victory in the 2019 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. And you don't think 212 00:16:15,074 --> 00:16:19,678 that they want to bring… These two superstars bleed black and gold. 213 00:16:19,745 --> 00:16:22,648 They would love to enter WrestleMania NXT Tag Team champs. 214 00:16:22,715 --> 00:16:24,750 [Percy] Think about what they did on Raw and SmackDown, 215 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:29,455 defeating The Revival, defeating former champions, The Bar. 216 00:16:29,521 --> 00:16:32,424 You're right, they could be the favorites tonight. 217 00:16:32,491 --> 00:16:36,862 [Mauro] But they're in tough right now and there's Hanson grinding away 218 00:16:36,929 --> 00:16:39,498 on the shoulder of Aleister Black. 219 00:16:39,565 --> 00:16:41,100 [Nigel] I'll definitely say though 220 00:16:41,166 --> 00:16:45,537 that Black and Ricochet are going to lose any kind of favorite status 221 00:16:45,604 --> 00:16:47,973 if The War Raiders can keep them grounded. 222 00:16:48,040 --> 00:16:51,243 [Mauro] A big weekend for Tag Teams. Harlem Heat and The Hart 223 00:16:51,310 --> 00:16:56,081 Foundation inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, as Aleister Black 224 00:16:56,148 --> 00:17:00,986 wipes up both War Raiders. Hall of Fame ceremony going down tomorrow night, 225 00:17:01,053 --> 00:17:04,957 but now it's Ricochet, high flying offense on Rowe. 226 00:17:05,023 --> 00:17:06,759 [man] Yeah. 227 00:17:09,028 --> 00:17:11,964 [Nigel] Seamless offense from Ricochet. 228 00:17:13,232 --> 00:17:15,834 [Mauro] Ricochet utilizing the ropes. 229 00:17:15,901 --> 00:17:22,107 Springboard lariat across the jaw of Rowe. Standing shooting star press. 230 00:17:22,174 --> 00:17:25,277 Do we have new Tag Team Champions? Wow! 231 00:17:32,551 --> 00:17:37,122 [Nigel] Ricochet desperately trying to clearance the left arm of Rowe. 232 00:17:37,189 --> 00:17:39,958 [Percy] Like you said, he needs to keep that fast paced offense. 233 00:17:40,025 --> 00:17:42,528 It's a bit different from what The War Raiders are used to. 234 00:17:42,594 --> 00:17:45,798 That would definitely be in favor of team Ricochet And Black. 235 00:17:45,864 --> 00:17:47,666 [Nigel] Standing chin bar. 236 00:17:48,067 --> 00:17:50,636 Now trying almost for an abdominal stretch of sorts. 237 00:17:50,702 --> 00:17:53,405 But Rowe so strong, so powerful. 238 00:17:53,472 --> 00:17:57,242 Ricochet is having no luck getting that submission attempt. 239 00:17:57,309 --> 00:17:59,745 [Mauro] 2018 NXT breakout star of the year. 240 00:17:59,812 --> 00:18:04,716 Ricochet making the tag to his partner, former NXT Champion Aleister Black, 241 00:18:04,783 --> 00:18:07,419 who eats a forearm smash across the jaw. 242 00:18:07,486 --> 00:18:12,491 But still able to drop Rowe. Goes for the cover. 243 00:18:13,091 --> 00:18:16,929 Hard hitting offense from the Dutch destroyer. 244 00:18:21,834 --> 00:18:24,837 [crowd cheering] 245 00:18:25,471 --> 00:18:29,241 [Nigel] Nice stretch across the shoulders of Rowe. 246 00:18:29,708 --> 00:18:32,377 [Percy] Not a position that War Raiders are used to. 247 00:18:32,444 --> 00:18:35,714 He's used to being the dominant one in the match. 248 00:18:35,781 --> 00:18:38,183 [Nigel] Trying to extend the deltoids. 249 00:18:38,684 --> 00:18:43,155 Have a look on the face of Rowe, clearly in a ton of pain. 250 00:18:43,555 --> 00:18:47,626 Now Black looking for the right ankle of Row as well, 251 00:18:47,693 --> 00:18:50,429 trying to turn his opponent up completely. 252 00:18:52,831 --> 00:18:55,701 [Mauro] Black sticking to Row like a spray tan, 253 00:18:55,767 --> 00:18:58,604 and just working on the torque, the leverage. 254 00:18:58,670 --> 00:19:00,439 [Nigel] We're getting an example here. 255 00:19:00,506 --> 00:19:04,243 Aleister Black, as we mentioned before, known for his striking ability, 256 00:19:04,309 --> 00:19:07,513 but certainly that is not his only strength here. 257 00:19:07,579 --> 00:19:09,982 And a great wrestling background as well. 258 00:19:10,482 --> 00:19:13,085 [Percy] Black keeping Rowe immobile, 259 00:19:13,152 --> 00:19:16,989 not letting him utilize any type of speed, any type of power, but… 260 00:19:17,055 --> 00:19:22,761 [Mauro] Oh, and there's the kicking pedigree of Black on display as… 261 00:19:22,828 --> 00:19:25,364 [Nigel] Certainly is an interesting strategy from Black. 262 00:19:25,430 --> 00:19:29,401 If I'm Black, I'd go with what got me to the game, which he's got back to. 263 00:19:29,468 --> 00:19:32,070 [Mauro] Oklahoma roll. Shoulders are down! 264 00:19:32,137 --> 00:19:35,574 And Aleister Black almost put away Rowe right there. 265 00:19:35,641 --> 00:19:37,809 -[Nigel] Deep kick, got caught. -[Mauro] Oh! 266 00:19:38,810 --> 00:19:41,513 Oh! The ace ten Mao. 267 00:19:41,580 --> 00:19:44,650 That judo back throw knee strike named as an homage 268 00:19:44,716 --> 00:19:46,618 to Rowe's martial art sensei. 269 00:19:46,685 --> 00:19:49,621 So Rowe showing Black he's also a martial artist. 270 00:19:49,688 --> 00:19:53,559 Towering back body drop. Hanson on Ricochet. 271 00:19:54,993 --> 00:19:59,698 Sidewalk slam. Hanson comes off the ropes. Cross body. 272 00:20:00,566 --> 00:20:03,268 [grunts] 273 00:20:03,335 --> 00:20:09,007 [Mauro] Man, Hanson possessing deceptive agility for a man his size. 274 00:20:09,074 --> 00:20:11,710 And he is sizing up the situation. 275 00:20:12,978 --> 00:20:14,346 [Nigel] Pick your poison. 276 00:20:14,413 --> 00:20:19,117 -[Percy] This can be painful right here. -[Mauro] Send in the Saint Bernards. 277 00:20:19,184 --> 00:20:22,454 Ricochet and Black being buried under 278 00:20:22,521 --> 00:20:25,924 an avalanche of aggression courtesy of Hanson. 279 00:20:25,991 --> 00:20:29,261 [Nigel] Hanson pillaging from corner to corner. 280 00:20:29,328 --> 00:20:31,697 [Percy] When is this going to end? 281 00:20:31,763 --> 00:20:35,267 [Mauro] When Hanson said so. Wow! 282 00:20:35,334 --> 00:20:38,403 [crowd cheering] 283 00:20:43,675 --> 00:20:49,181 [Mauro] The pink battery rabbit has nothing on The War Raiders' Hanson. 284 00:20:51,116 --> 00:20:54,486 And now Hanson firing Black. Oh, Black. Wow! 285 00:20:54,553 --> 00:20:59,024 And Black hits his jaw on the ankle. Oh, God. Wow! 286 00:20:59,091 --> 00:21:01,560 [Percy] Oh, my God. 287 00:21:01,960 --> 00:21:05,931 [Mauro] Oh! Talk about insane in the membrane! 288 00:21:05,998 --> 00:21:08,467 [crowd cheering] 289 00:21:08,533 --> 00:21:12,304 [Mauro] You talked about deceptive agility on Hanson. 290 00:21:12,371 --> 00:21:15,407 Who knew Ricochet had that kind of strength? 291 00:21:17,476 --> 00:21:19,478 [Percy] That was absolutely unreal. 292 00:21:19,544 --> 00:21:24,116 The power on display by Ricochet. But that took everything out of him. 293 00:21:24,883 --> 00:21:29,054 [Mauro] An incredible feat of strength. But Percy, you mentioned it, 294 00:21:29,121 --> 00:21:32,491 and Ricochet, cognizant of the fact, has made the tag. 295 00:21:32,557 --> 00:21:38,997 Aleister Black and Rowe ready to renew hostilities one more time. 296 00:21:39,698 --> 00:21:44,903 [Nigel] All four superstars now starting to show the signs of fatigue. 297 00:21:44,970 --> 00:21:47,939 Oh, strong forearm lands. 298 00:21:48,006 --> 00:21:50,475 [Mauro] And while they showed respect early in the match, 299 00:21:50,542 --> 00:21:53,278 they are now earning each other's respect, 300 00:21:53,345 --> 00:21:55,547 and a smorgasbord of strikes. 301 00:21:55,614 --> 00:21:57,983 [grunts] 302 00:22:01,386 --> 00:22:04,189 [grunts] 303 00:22:04,256 --> 00:22:05,791 [Mauro] Oh! 304 00:22:05,857 --> 00:22:11,363 Lightning quick offense. Great evasion of Rowe. Oh, and what a block by Black. 305 00:22:12,531 --> 00:22:16,234 Roundhouse kick to the head. Black comes off the ropes. 306 00:22:16,301 --> 00:22:19,304 Oh, right into a knee. 307 00:22:19,805 --> 00:22:22,007 [Nigel] Black is out on his feet. 308 00:22:23,041 --> 00:22:27,479 -[Mauro] Step up knee strike by Black. -[Nigel] I stand corrected. 309 00:22:28,680 --> 00:22:33,552 [Mauro] Oh, talk about a higher platoon German suplex with a bridge. 310 00:22:33,618 --> 00:22:38,990 Black came within one count, one count of winning the NXT Tag Team Titles. 311 00:22:39,057 --> 00:22:42,994 [crowd cheering] 312 00:22:45,263 --> 00:22:47,599 [Mauro] The applause speaks for itself, Percy. 313 00:22:47,666 --> 00:22:51,737 And by the way, did I mention, this is the opening match tonight 314 00:22:51,803 --> 00:22:53,305 at TakeOver: New York? 315 00:22:53,371 --> 00:22:56,808 All five matches worthy of main event status. 316 00:22:56,875 --> 00:22:59,211 -Tag was made. -[Percy] This is a sign of things to come. 317 00:22:59,277 --> 00:23:01,513 They gotta keep the pedal to the metal. Can't let up now. 318 00:23:01,580 --> 00:23:06,284 [Mauro] Cartwheel escape again by Hanson. Boot to the face by Ricochet. 319 00:23:06,351 --> 00:23:09,454 Roundhouse kick by Ricochet. 320 00:23:12,190 --> 00:23:17,429 Handspring. Oh! Hanson avoided that kick. Oh, talk about… 321 00:23:17,496 --> 00:23:18,930 [Percy] Look at this! 322 00:23:18,997 --> 00:23:22,834 -[Mauro] Hanson handspring back elbow. -[Nigel] Into the cover. 323 00:23:22,901 --> 00:23:24,636 [crowd] One, two… 324 00:23:24,703 --> 00:23:26,304 [Percy] Whoa! 325 00:23:26,371 --> 00:23:29,608 You talked about a big man with athletic ability. 326 00:23:29,674 --> 00:23:31,777 Look no farther than any member of War Raiders. 327 00:23:31,843 --> 00:23:35,847 [Mauro] Nigel, we talked about the clash of styles, and yet how about 328 00:23:35,914 --> 00:23:39,351 -the similarities we see here tonight? -[Nigel] We're seeing it right here. 329 00:23:39,418 --> 00:23:45,056 Look at this, handspring from a man nearly 300 pounds into the back. 330 00:23:45,123 --> 00:23:49,161 Earlier we saw the strength of Ricochet. You're right, Mauro. 331 00:23:51,062 --> 00:23:53,532 [Mauro] And so is the NXT universe. 332 00:23:53,598 --> 00:23:56,668 [crowd cheering] 333 00:23:57,169 --> 00:24:00,572 [Mauro] Hanson on the second rope. 334 00:24:00,639 --> 00:24:04,709 The War Raiders enjoy slighting their foes on the field of battle. 335 00:24:04,776 --> 00:24:08,447 -What's Hanson thinking? -[Nigel] Oh, mistake. 336 00:24:08,513 --> 00:24:12,451 [Mauro] Well, doesn't matter. Ricochet able to bring The War Raiders' Hanson 337 00:24:12,517 --> 00:24:14,953 back to the mat. 338 00:24:18,557 --> 00:24:21,960 Rolling! Oh, no. Ricochet caught by Hanson. 339 00:24:22,027 --> 00:24:25,430 Tag is made. Rowe is now the legal man for The War Raiders. 340 00:24:26,131 --> 00:24:30,335 And what a knee to the mouth of Ricochet. 341 00:24:30,402 --> 00:24:33,405 [Percy] See that, Ricochet just went flying into the turnbuckle. 342 00:24:34,206 --> 00:24:37,142 [Mauro] Teamwork makes the dream work! 343 00:24:37,209 --> 00:24:40,545 [Percy] Or flatten your opponent just like that. 344 00:24:40,612 --> 00:24:42,447 [Mauro] Wow! 345 00:24:44,316 --> 00:24:48,220 -[Nigel] Oh, my God! That is it. -[Percy] Good night. 346 00:24:48,286 --> 00:24:51,423 [Mauro] War Raiders looking to retain the Tag Team Titles. 347 00:24:51,490 --> 00:24:55,660 Double pin and double stomp from Aleister Black 348 00:24:55,727 --> 00:25:00,232 to put an exclamation point on what is already an instant classic. 349 00:25:00,298 --> 00:25:01,800 [Percy] You got to be kidding me. 350 00:25:01,867 --> 00:25:05,770 But that's what it's all about with the NXT titles on the line. 351 00:25:05,837 --> 00:25:08,840 [crowd cheering] 352 00:25:09,608 --> 00:25:13,778 [Nigel] And again, incredible agility from Hanson, 353 00:25:13,845 --> 00:25:16,815 driving off the middle rope into the chest. 354 00:25:16,882 --> 00:25:22,420 But look here, the ability of Aleister Black and the power of that double stomp 355 00:25:22,487 --> 00:25:26,491 driving through both of his opponents to break up the pinfall attempt. 356 00:25:26,558 --> 00:25:29,794 [Mauro] We talk about Harlem Heat and The Hart Foundation 357 00:25:29,861 --> 00:25:31,129 going into the Hall of Fame. 358 00:25:31,196 --> 00:25:36,401 We see Hall of Fame worthy performances in this NXT Tag Team Titles tilt. 359 00:25:39,237 --> 00:25:40,238 [grunts] 360 00:25:40,305 --> 00:25:42,974 [Nigel] And again, War Raiders with the offense. 361 00:25:43,041 --> 00:25:46,278 -[Percy] Oh! Good counter by Black. -[Mauro] Meteora escape by Black. 362 00:25:46,344 --> 00:25:48,413 Great counter. 363 00:25:52,150 --> 00:25:56,154 We have a moonsault! Black to Hanson on the outside. 364 00:25:56,221 --> 00:25:59,190 Firing up the sold out crowd at Brooklyn. 365 00:25:59,257 --> 00:26:02,193 Tope suicida! 366 00:26:02,260 --> 00:26:05,063 [crowd cheering] 367 00:26:05,130 --> 00:26:08,366 -[Nigel] Wait a second. -[Mauro] How can you top that? 368 00:26:08,433 --> 00:26:13,438 Space flying corkscrew tiger drop. That's how. 369 00:26:13,505 --> 00:26:16,041 [crowd cheering] 370 00:26:21,313 --> 00:26:25,083 -[Nigel] Oh, my God. -[Percy] What is this? 371 00:26:25,650 --> 00:26:28,119 [Mauro] What is life? 372 00:26:28,820 --> 00:26:32,557 -Hanson on the top turnbuckle. -[Percy] Incoming! 373 00:26:32,624 --> 00:26:36,595 [Mauro] Cannonball! Mamma Mia! 374 00:26:36,661 --> 00:26:38,530 [crowd cheering] 375 00:26:48,607 --> 00:26:53,578 [Percy] You talked about teams laying it all on the line, leaving it all out there. 376 00:26:53,645 --> 00:26:55,547 Check out Hanson right here. 377 00:26:55,614 --> 00:26:59,084 Throwing caution to the wind. Taking out everybody. 378 00:26:59,718 --> 00:27:01,753 [Nigel] Another look from a different angle. 379 00:27:01,853 --> 00:27:06,057 Look how far the big Hanson through the air. 380 00:27:06,124 --> 00:27:09,160 [Mauro] You've heard of hail the size of softballs. 381 00:27:09,227 --> 00:27:14,499 We just saw hail the size of Hanson wiping out every other competitor. 382 00:27:14,566 --> 00:27:17,102 -Oh my, they gotta make it back. -[Percy] Hold on. 383 00:27:18,069 --> 00:27:19,204 We're at nine. 384 00:27:19,270 --> 00:27:24,075 [Mauro] Shades of what happened Monday night on Raw, but no, not this time. 385 00:27:24,476 --> 00:27:29,114 Ricochet and a Rowe able to break the referee's count. 386 00:27:29,180 --> 00:27:31,983 [Percy] They both beat the count by like a half a second. 387 00:27:32,050 --> 00:27:37,088 [Mauro] And remember, Ricochet and Black challenging for the Raw Tag Team Titles. 388 00:27:37,522 --> 00:27:41,893 That ended up in a countout, Nigel. Revival holding on to the gold. 389 00:27:42,460 --> 00:27:46,564 [Nigel] Certainly Ricochet and Black don't want that to happen here again tonight. 390 00:27:46,631 --> 00:27:50,568 [Mauro] Revival, of course. Two-time NXT Tag Team Champions. 391 00:27:50,635 --> 00:27:52,103 What a forearm. 392 00:27:52,604 --> 00:27:55,807 [Nigel] Spaghetti legs from Ricochet. 393 00:27:55,874 --> 00:27:58,576 [Percy] I don't know how either competitor is still standing at this point. 394 00:27:58,643 --> 00:28:01,112 [Mauro] They have difficulty in doing so. It's incredible. 395 00:28:01,179 --> 00:28:06,584 A testament to what they're made of. And again, oh, super kick by Ricochet. 396 00:28:07,585 --> 00:28:12,657 Black now making the tag, boot to the face. Step up knee. 397 00:28:12,724 --> 00:28:16,294 -Wiping out Hanson. -[Percy] Strikes just so quick. 398 00:28:16,761 --> 00:28:20,432 [Mauro] But it's Rowe that Black has to focus on. 399 00:28:21,733 --> 00:28:24,335 [Percy] Oh, those eyes of Aleister Black. 400 00:28:24,903 --> 00:28:28,840 [Mauro] Black mass! Black mass! 401 00:28:29,741 --> 00:28:35,013 Oh, wow. We're going to send NXT Tag Team Champions to WrestleMania! 402 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:38,983 -[Nigel] Seal the deal. -[Mauro] Shooting star press! 403 00:28:39,584 --> 00:28:43,955 The cover, Ricochet the legal man. The count to new tag… 404 00:28:44,022 --> 00:28:46,658 Oh, so close! 405 00:28:48,026 --> 00:28:51,663 -Oh, wow. -[Percy] That was a smart move by Hanson. 406 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:54,966 Just tackling Black just right through the cover. 407 00:28:55,667 --> 00:28:59,237 [Nigel] Black and Ricochet giving The War Raiders their absolute best. 408 00:28:59,304 --> 00:29:02,741 [Mauro] You have to believe there's no kicking out of a black mass 409 00:29:02,807 --> 00:29:06,644 followed by a shooting star press, and Ricochet going back to the top. 410 00:29:06,711 --> 00:29:11,049 Going back to his office in the penthouse of NXT. 411 00:29:12,016 --> 00:29:17,522 Ah, oh! Looking for the 630, but he hit hard water. 412 00:29:20,291 --> 00:29:23,428 And now it's Aleister Black with a moonsault, 413 00:29:23,495 --> 00:29:25,096 but narrowly escaped by Hanson. 414 00:29:25,163 --> 00:29:29,334 Oh, and Hanson just wiping out Black with the clothesline. 415 00:29:30,101 --> 00:29:34,172 And War Raiders have taken over. 416 00:29:34,839 --> 00:29:37,142 [Nigel] Hanson, the fresher of the two champions. 417 00:29:37,208 --> 00:29:39,377 [Percy] Tag made. Hanson in. This could be it. 418 00:29:39,444 --> 00:29:43,748 [Mauro] But Ricochet, knowing what's at stake, 419 00:29:43,815 --> 00:29:47,752 able to summon up an extra kick. 420 00:29:48,686 --> 00:29:50,755 Avoids that spinning kick. 421 00:29:50,822 --> 00:29:55,093 But the pop up Thor's hammer delivered by The War Raiders 422 00:29:55,160 --> 00:29:58,396 and a tope suicida to Aleister Black. 423 00:29:59,497 --> 00:30:00,498 [grunts] 424 00:30:00,565 --> 00:30:02,066 [Nigel] Ricochet. 425 00:30:02,133 --> 00:30:05,637 [Mauro] Incredible performance by Rowe and Hanson. 426 00:30:05,703 --> 00:30:07,872 [Percy] Raiders looking to seal the deal. 427 00:30:07,939 --> 00:30:10,642 [Mauro] Fall out! Fall out! 428 00:30:11,376 --> 00:30:13,578 [crowd] One, two, three! 429 00:30:13,645 --> 00:30:18,016 [Mauro] War Raiders folded up Ricochet like an envelope, sealing the deal… 430 00:30:18,082 --> 00:30:23,221 [female announcer] Your winners and still NXT Tag Team Champions, 431 00:30:23,288 --> 00:30:25,557 War Raiders. 432 00:30:25,623 --> 00:30:27,625 [rock music playing] 433 00:30:27,692 --> 00:30:29,861 [Percy] You talked about a hardcore match. 434 00:30:29,928 --> 00:30:33,198 Even as talented as Ricochet and Aleister Black, 435 00:30:33,264 --> 00:30:36,968 still yet wasn't enough to defeat The War Raiders. 436 00:30:38,837 --> 00:30:45,843 [Mauro] A Tag Team thriller to kick off the biggest event in NXT history, 437 00:30:46,644 --> 00:30:53,184 In front of a record crowd at Barclays Center of over 15,600 and change, 438 00:30:53,251 --> 00:30:55,253 and they are 439 00:30:55,353 --> 00:31:02,293 sitting agog at what they just displayed here tonight. War Raiders are a force. 440 00:31:03,661 --> 00:31:07,198 [Nigel] A cacophony of war chants throughout 441 00:31:07,265 --> 00:31:12,503 the NXT universe as Hanson and Rowe reclaim their titles. 442 00:31:17,408 --> 00:31:20,144 Take a look at the look on Aleister Black there. 443 00:31:20,211 --> 00:31:23,881 Wham! He knew what was coming. Rowe did not. 444 00:31:23,948 --> 00:31:25,817 [crowd cheering] 445 00:31:25,884 --> 00:31:29,687 [Nigel] And here a thing of beauty, precise action. 446 00:31:29,754 --> 00:31:33,524 Look at the way Black stood guard to block the defense, 447 00:31:33,591 --> 00:31:38,630 but it was Hanson who drove Black in to break up the pinfall attempt. 448 00:31:39,631 --> 00:31:43,968 [Mauro] And The War Raiders, well, Ricochet on the verge here. 449 00:31:44,969 --> 00:31:47,105 [Percy] Ricochet looking for the 630. 450 00:31:47,171 --> 00:31:50,074 But no one was home. And this was the huge 451 00:31:50,141 --> 00:31:54,979 turning point for The War Raiders right here, looking to seal the deal. 452 00:31:55,380 --> 00:32:00,285 Ricochet left defenseless. The double cover by the NXT Tag Team Champions, 453 00:32:00,351 --> 00:32:02,954 and they retained right here in New York. 454 00:32:04,289 --> 00:32:09,327 [Mauro] War Raiders continuing to remove all obstacles like snow plow parents. 455 00:32:09,394 --> 00:32:13,197 But let's not forget, Ricochet and Aleister Black came so close 456 00:32:13,264 --> 00:32:15,600 and they've earned the respect of War Raiders. 457 00:32:15,667 --> 00:32:17,535 And On Sunday at WrestleMania, 458 00:32:17,602 --> 00:32:22,140 Black and Ricochet have an opportunity to become SmackDown Tag Team champs. 459 00:32:22,206 --> 00:32:26,711 [Nigel] An opportunity just two days away. But tonight, 460 00:32:26,778 --> 00:32:32,650 as you said, Mauro, a moment of respect between four gladiators. 461 00:32:32,717 --> 00:32:35,353 [rock music playing] 462 00:32:35,453 --> 00:32:40,958 [Mauro] This is what makes NXT so special. The ultimate proving ground. 463 00:32:42,593 --> 00:32:45,964 [Percy] That's definitely what you like to see, sportsmen going at it. 464 00:32:46,030 --> 00:32:49,934 It's all about the competition. But tonight was War Raiders' night. 465 00:32:50,001 --> 00:32:53,004 [rock music playing] 466 00:32:58,576 --> 00:33:05,283 [Mauro] Wow. The ultimate show of respect by the NXT Tag Team Champions. 467 00:33:05,350 --> 00:33:10,221 Knowing that this is the swan song for two of the most superlatively 468 00:33:10,288 --> 00:33:15,026 talented superstars to ever represent the Black and Gold. 469 00:33:16,995 --> 00:33:19,063 [Nigel] One more look at this. 470 00:33:19,130 --> 00:33:23,935 Oh, the impact and the power off the top rope. 471 00:33:24,002 --> 00:33:26,938 [Percy] One more time, another angle. Look at the impact right here 472 00:33:27,004 --> 00:33:31,476 from the back of the neck of the one and only Ricochet, which led to his demise 473 00:33:31,542 --> 00:33:34,245 and the victory by The War Raiders. 474 00:33:38,449 --> 00:33:41,452 [rock music playing] 475 00:33:43,588 --> 00:33:47,925 [Mauro] A fantastic title defense for Rowe and Hanson, 476 00:33:47,992 --> 00:33:52,497 solidifying their status as the top team in NXT. 477 00:33:52,563 --> 00:33:55,400 [crowd cheering] 478 00:34:25,329 --> 00:34:30,001 [crowd] NXT, NXT, NXT! 479 00:34:38,910 --> 00:34:42,413 [applause] 480 00:34:50,221 --> 00:34:51,956 [crowd cheering] 481 00:35:03,868 --> 00:35:08,773 [crowd] You deserve it, you deserve it! 482 00:35:30,595 --> 00:35:34,432 [Batista] There is nothing that this man hasn't done in this business, 483 00:35:34,499 --> 00:35:36,134 except beat me. 484 00:35:37,201 --> 00:35:38,870 Hey, Hunter. 485 00:35:39,670 --> 00:35:41,973 Do I have your attention now? Huh? 486 00:35:42,039 --> 00:35:46,677 [Triple H] You attacked a 70-year old man, and I'm supposed to hand you stuff? 487 00:35:46,744 --> 00:35:51,349 I am not giving you a damn thing except the beating you deserve. 488 00:35:51,415 --> 00:35:55,520 Pay attention. I'm going to end his in-ring career. 489 00:35:55,586 --> 00:35:59,323 You know what I want. I want you at WrestleMania. 490 00:35:59,390 --> 00:36:02,193 We're going to do this on my terms. 491 00:36:04,095 --> 00:36:08,266 [Triple H] It might be on your terms, but the match will be on mine. 492 00:36:08,332 --> 00:36:11,335 [Batista] There will be no hold score. 493 00:36:17,675 --> 00:36:20,978 [man] We want to give a special thanks to Disturbed for "Are you ready?" 494 00:36:21,045 --> 00:36:24,182 One of the official theme songs of NXT TakeOver: New York. 495 00:36:24,248 --> 00:36:27,451 Available now on iTunes and Spotify. 496 00:36:27,518 --> 00:36:30,555 [Disturbed "Are you ready?" playing] 497 00:36:34,425 --> 00:36:37,728 [Mauro] It was supposed to be the culmination of the most intense rivalry 498 00:36:37,795 --> 00:36:39,130 in NXT history. 499 00:36:39,197 --> 00:36:44,135 Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa for the NXT title. Ciampa underwent neck surgery. 500 00:36:44,202 --> 00:36:48,339 Gargano preparing for the biggest night of his life. 501 00:36:48,739 --> 00:36:51,576 [Nigel] Johnny Gargano hopes to win championship gold tonight. 502 00:36:51,642 --> 00:36:56,247 We see there another champion, NXT Women's Champion Toni Storm, 503 00:36:56,314 --> 00:36:59,283 along with NXT UK newcomer Piper Niven. 504 00:36:59,350 --> 00:37:04,055 They will be watching the NXT Women's Championship match later tonight. 505 00:37:04,121 --> 00:37:07,124 -[crowd cheering] -[rock music playing] 506 00:37:09,694 --> 00:37:13,231 [Mauro] And for a superstar who doesn't like to share the spotlight, 507 00:37:13,297 --> 00:37:17,268 Velveteen Dream has had trouble with Matt Riddle openly courting 508 00:37:17,335 --> 00:37:19,537 the Dream's North American Championship. 509 00:37:19,604 --> 00:37:23,174 Can Dream be the man to end The Original Bro's unbeaten record? 510 00:37:23,241 --> 00:37:30,248 Or will it be dream over for the sartorial superstar, Velveteen Dream? 511 00:37:30,414 --> 00:37:33,084 [rock music playing] 512 00:37:35,820 --> 00:37:38,856 [soft music playing] 513 00:37:45,162 --> 00:37:49,767 [man 1] The Velveteen Dream, NXT's Prince without the crown. 514 00:37:50,635 --> 00:37:52,270 [man 2] Whoever wins this tournament, 515 00:37:52,336 --> 00:37:54,805 you get to challenge a champion of your choice. 516 00:37:54,872 --> 00:38:00,911 [man 3] Nothing could stop Velveteen Dream, his next experience could be one 517 00:38:00,978 --> 00:38:05,349 -that puts gold around his waist. -The dream wants you. 518 00:38:05,416 --> 00:38:10,488 [man 1] February 20th, NXT Full Sail University. It was all but a dream. 519 00:38:10,554 --> 00:38:15,660 [Mauro] Purple Rainmaker! Another rain begins! 520 00:38:15,726 --> 00:38:17,862 [soft music playing] 521 00:38:17,928 --> 00:38:22,833 [Velveteen] The Velveteen Dream is your new NXT North American Champion. 522 00:38:22,900 --> 00:38:24,935 [Matt] Bro. 523 00:38:26,370 --> 00:38:32,243 Bro. I want to get a closer look at that North American Championship. 524 00:38:32,310 --> 00:38:36,781 The Dream is not your bro. Here's a reminder. 525 00:38:36,847 --> 00:38:40,251 The spotlight belongs to me. 526 00:38:41,018 --> 00:38:46,624 [Matt] When he won the North American Championship, I saw my opportunity. 527 00:38:46,691 --> 00:38:49,327 What have you done to get the Dream's attention? 528 00:38:49,927 --> 00:38:52,163 [Matt] I knew he wouldn't be able to resist, 529 00:38:52,229 --> 00:38:54,265 because he loves to be in the spotlight, 530 00:38:54,332 --> 00:39:00,538 and he knows if he's in the ring with me, he's in the biggest spotlight of them all. 531 00:39:00,604 --> 00:39:03,207 [Velveteen] The Dream just had to know, what's all the hype about? 532 00:39:03,274 --> 00:39:07,578 The Dream came, front row and center. 533 00:39:08,112 --> 00:39:11,482 And Matt, you didn't disappoint the Dream. No, you did not. 534 00:39:11,882 --> 00:39:16,887 That's why the Dream gave you the biggest highlight of your NXT career. 535 00:39:17,888 --> 00:39:19,790 Dream said your name. 536 00:39:19,857 --> 00:39:25,796 Ladies and gentlemen, your winner and the man who gets to journey 537 00:39:25,863 --> 00:39:29,800 to TakeOver: New York to face your Velveteen Dream, 538 00:39:29,867 --> 00:39:32,770 Matthew Riddle! 539 00:39:33,504 --> 00:39:38,075 [Matt] Well, he might be a dream, but I think The Bro is his nightmare. 540 00:39:38,509 --> 00:39:44,181 I want to beat the best in the world, and Dream is one of the best in the world, 541 00:39:44,248 --> 00:39:48,052 but he's not the best in the world. I think he can be better. 542 00:39:48,119 --> 00:39:50,955 And he's focused too much on the experience. 543 00:39:51,021 --> 00:39:55,192 Matt Riddle, you are a poser, because you want to pose with the Velveteen Dream's 544 00:39:55,259 --> 00:39:58,562 North American Championship. And that was not a pose. 545 00:39:58,629 --> 00:40:01,165 At best, photo shop. 546 00:40:01,232 --> 00:40:05,603 TakeOver: New York. The Original Bro finds himself looking up, 547 00:40:05,669 --> 00:40:08,606 no, not at the bright lights of New York City, 548 00:40:08,672 --> 00:40:12,710 but the spotlight that is the NXT North American Champion. 549 00:40:12,777 --> 00:40:15,646 [Matt] I'm gonna be the one with my hand raised, 550 00:40:15,713 --> 00:40:20,017 wearing the crown as the North American Champion. 551 00:40:20,584 --> 00:40:21,585 Dream over. 552 00:40:22,887 --> 00:40:23,921 [crowd cheering] 553 00:40:23,988 --> 00:40:26,190 [Matt] Bro. 554 00:40:26,257 --> 00:40:29,260 [crowd cheering] 555 00:40:29,326 --> 00:40:32,563 [hip hop music playing] 556 00:40:45,509 --> 00:40:46,510 [bell ringing] 557 00:40:46,577 --> 00:40:49,346 [female announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 558 00:40:49,413 --> 00:40:54,552 is for the NXT North America Championship. 559 00:40:55,319 --> 00:40:58,889 Introducing a challenger from Las Vegas, Nevada, 560 00:40:58,956 --> 00:41:04,161 weighing in at 216 pounds, "The Original Bro", 561 00:41:04,228 --> 00:41:06,897 Matt Riddle. 562 00:41:07,398 --> 00:41:12,036 [Mauro] And just like basketball whiz-kid, Zion Williamson, is expected to make 563 00:41:12,102 --> 00:41:14,171 an immediate impact in the NBA, 564 00:41:14,238 --> 00:41:18,042 the same was expected when Matt Riddle signed with NXT. 565 00:41:18,108 --> 00:41:21,879 And with all due respect, to New York's public enemy, guys, believe the hype 566 00:41:21,946 --> 00:41:23,914 when it comes to The Original Bro. 567 00:41:23,981 --> 00:41:27,017 Riddle has thus far been as good as advertised, 568 00:41:27,084 --> 00:41:29,620 and thus far he's been unbeaten. 569 00:41:29,720 --> 00:41:33,257 [Percy] This man's also been talking on Twitter. He's been counting down the days 570 00:41:33,324 --> 00:41:35,793 he gets to lock horns with the Velveteen Dream. 571 00:41:35,860 --> 00:41:38,462 He just wanted to see what the North American title will look like 572 00:41:38,529 --> 00:41:40,998 around his waist. He's got a good opportunity 573 00:41:41,065 --> 00:41:44,602 to leave out of New York with the North American title. 574 00:41:44,668 --> 00:41:47,671 [hip hop music playing] 575 00:41:52,710 --> 00:41:55,946 [Percy] NXT TakeOver: New York is brought to you by DAZN. 576 00:41:56,013 --> 00:42:00,985 Stream over 100 fights a year. Sign up now at dazn.com. 577 00:42:01,986 --> 00:42:05,956 And by Orange Vanilla Coke. Yeah, you heard that right. 578 00:42:07,391 --> 00:42:09,827 [Mauro] And here in the Big Apple, 579 00:42:09,894 --> 00:42:15,733 The Original Bro, Matt Riddle, sporting the Yankee pinstripes and… 580 00:42:15,799 --> 00:42:19,470 Well, he'll be definitely trying to emulate his favorite Bronx Bombers 581 00:42:19,537 --> 00:42:22,840 by dropping some bombs on Velveteen Dream tonight. 582 00:42:22,907 --> 00:42:25,910 [crowd cheering] 583 00:42:25,976 --> 00:42:28,979 [soft music playing] 584 00:43:03,948 --> 00:43:06,450 [man] Velveteen Dream. 585 00:43:06,517 --> 00:43:09,520 [upbeat music playing] 586 00:43:41,986 --> 00:43:45,222 [female announcer] And his opponent from Capitol Hill, Washington DC, 587 00:43:45,289 --> 00:43:52,296 weighing in at 217 pounds, he is the NXT North American Champion, 588 00:43:52,596 --> 00:43:55,199 the Velveteen Dream. 589 00:43:55,265 --> 00:44:00,070 [Mauro] WrestleMania weekend kicking off with NXT's version of Game of Thrones and 590 00:44:00,137 --> 00:44:06,543 North American Champion Velveteen Dream. A proud American is sitting on his, Nigel. 591 00:44:06,610 --> 00:44:09,580 [Nigel] From sea to shining sea, 592 00:44:10,047 --> 00:44:15,586 a statuesque physique of Velveteen Dream, the North American Champion. 593 00:44:15,653 --> 00:44:18,389 [Percy] Do you see this? Are you kidding me? 594 00:44:18,455 --> 00:44:22,292 It's the statue of Velveteen Dream. This man is a symbol of hope. 595 00:44:22,359 --> 00:44:26,363 He's a symbol of freedom. He is the North American Champion. Check him out. 596 00:44:26,430 --> 00:44:28,866 [Mauro] One of the NXT loud things is 597 00:44:28,932 --> 00:44:31,802 Billy Eilish's "You Should See Me in a Crown". 598 00:44:31,869 --> 00:44:38,409 Well, we are seeing Velveteen Dream in his, the American meme. 599 00:44:38,475 --> 00:44:40,277 [crowd cheering] 600 00:44:40,344 --> 00:44:43,347 [upbeat music playing] 601 00:44:47,584 --> 00:44:49,386 [Mauro] Wow. 602 00:44:50,688 --> 00:44:56,260 [Percy] I cannot believe this dude. I mean, this dude, Loves Me Some Me. 603 00:44:56,326 --> 00:45:02,566 [Mauro] A silhouette of patriotism, exhibited by the pugilistic provocateur. 604 00:45:03,634 --> 00:45:09,840 There is only one Velveteen Dream, and tonight he set sail in his maiden voyage, 605 00:45:09,907 --> 00:45:15,012 defending the North American title against Matt Riddle. 606 00:45:18,749 --> 00:45:24,021 [Nigel] He does not seem too impressed with the sartorial superstar. 607 00:45:24,088 --> 00:45:27,558 [Percy] That's because Matt Riddle expects just this from the Velveteen Dream. 608 00:45:27,624 --> 00:45:29,059 He knows he's going to get a show. 609 00:45:29,126 --> 00:45:31,228 Velveteen Dream wants the spotlight on him. 610 00:45:31,295 --> 00:45:33,397 He wants all the world to see. 611 00:45:34,098 --> 00:45:38,969 [Mauro] And you talked about the future is now for NXT. 612 00:45:40,170 --> 00:45:43,073 Velveteen Dream in his early 20s, 613 00:45:43,140 --> 00:45:48,645 Matt Riddle, one of the most highly prized free agent signings. 614 00:45:49,346 --> 00:45:56,086 Undefeated and an opportunity to win his first title here tonight. 615 00:45:56,854 --> 00:46:00,023 [Nigel] You'd have to think this is going to be the biggest night 616 00:46:00,090 --> 00:46:05,763 of Matt Riddle's career. Never competed in front of a crowd this size. 617 00:46:07,164 --> 00:46:11,602 [Mauro] Yes, he was a professional mixed martial artist, but this, 618 00:46:11,668 --> 00:46:15,339 this is next level for Matt Riddle, 619 00:46:16,006 --> 00:46:19,276 who took to Sports Entertainment like a fish to water. 620 00:46:19,343 --> 00:46:24,581 And here he is, in Brooklyn, in front of an NXT record-crowd, 621 00:46:24,648 --> 00:46:27,251 WrestleMania weekend. 622 00:46:27,317 --> 00:46:31,889 Velveteen Dream defending the North American title against The Original Bro. 623 00:46:31,955 --> 00:46:34,758 [crowd cheering] 624 00:46:46,937 --> 00:46:49,773 Bro, Bro, Bro! 625 00:46:52,409 --> 00:46:55,145 [Nigel] The NXT universe is somewhat split. 626 00:46:57,281 --> 00:47:00,184 [Percy] Velveteen Dream is going to be on point here tonight. 627 00:47:00,250 --> 00:47:03,020 [crowd shouting] 628 00:47:08,559 --> 00:47:13,730 [Percy] Keep in mind, Matt Riddle's got one of the fastest wins in NXT history. 629 00:47:17,634 --> 00:47:21,305 [Nigel] Knockout knee strike against Kassius Ohno. 630 00:47:21,371 --> 00:47:23,574 [crowd chatter] 631 00:47:24,141 --> 00:47:25,609 [Mauro] Bro bump? 632 00:47:31,348 --> 00:47:35,152 Velveteen Dream, a preening cock of the walk, 633 00:47:35,219 --> 00:47:41,491 who possesses intoxicating charisma, mocking Matt Riddle. Crane kick pose, 634 00:47:41,558 --> 00:47:45,796 and Riddle well versed in many martial arts disciplines. 635 00:47:45,863 --> 00:47:49,166 He could use that to his advantage, as he immediately does 636 00:47:49,233 --> 00:47:53,670 -against the North American Champ. -[Nigel] Inside leg kick for Matt Riddle. 637 00:47:54,404 --> 00:47:57,808 Electing to drive strikes from the beginning. 638 00:47:58,709 --> 00:47:59,877 Oh. 639 00:48:00,277 --> 00:48:04,214 Landed hard. Of course, Riddle fighting barefoot. 640 00:48:05,415 --> 00:48:07,384 [Percy] Whatever game plan Dream had, 641 00:48:07,451 --> 00:48:09,753 he may want to rethink it and change it up a bit. 642 00:48:09,820 --> 00:48:13,490 [Mauro] Talk about the advantages that being a barefooted competitor 643 00:48:13,557 --> 00:48:14,992 gives Matt Riddle. 644 00:48:15,058 --> 00:48:19,363 [Nigel] Very little protection on the bones of your feet and shin as well. 645 00:48:19,763 --> 00:48:23,300 [Mauro] And the traction on that mat, the waist lock takedown. 646 00:48:23,367 --> 00:48:26,503 And immediately Matt Riddle looking for the double wrist lock. 647 00:48:26,570 --> 00:48:29,273 Looking for the kimura on Velveteen Dream. 648 00:48:29,339 --> 00:48:31,742 [Nigel] But it drives through, keep his body tight. 649 00:48:31,808 --> 00:48:32,809 [Mauro] Wow! 650 00:48:32,876 --> 00:48:35,746 [Percy] This is where Riddle thrives, right here on the mat. 651 00:48:35,812 --> 00:48:39,182 [Nigel] If he can get the extension here, we could see a new champion. 652 00:48:39,249 --> 00:48:43,086 [Mauro] Almost record-time, Percy, like he did against Kassius Ohno, 653 00:48:43,153 --> 00:48:46,556 but this for much higher stakes. 654 00:48:49,259 --> 00:48:54,598 And you wonder, Velveteen Dream used to getting into the mind of his opponents, 655 00:48:54,665 --> 00:49:00,737 used to using that intoxicating charisma. But once that bell goes, 656 00:49:00,804 --> 00:49:04,708 he's as proficient, as ruthless, and as crafty as they come. 657 00:49:04,775 --> 00:49:07,044 [Nigel] Certainly is, the look on Matt's face, 658 00:49:07,110 --> 00:49:10,247 he is fairly nonplussed with Velveteen Dream. 659 00:49:10,314 --> 00:49:13,016 And sometimes that gets into the head of your opponent. 660 00:49:13,083 --> 00:49:15,285 Much like a Nate Diaz. 661 00:49:17,220 --> 00:49:23,160 [Mauro] Greco-Roman knuckle lock employed here by Velveteen Dream and Matt Riddle. 662 00:49:23,226 --> 00:49:27,064 The test of strength and a stalemate thus far. 663 00:49:27,130 --> 00:49:30,500 [crowd shouting] 664 00:49:30,567 --> 00:49:34,871 [Nigel] Which superstar gets the better of this exchange? Oh, here we go. 665 00:49:34,938 --> 00:49:38,041 [Mauro] But Riddle lands on his feet, looking for that… 666 00:49:38,108 --> 00:49:39,209 Right into the armbar. 667 00:49:39,276 --> 00:49:44,481 What an incredible transition by Matt Riddle. Looking for the armbar submission. 668 00:49:44,548 --> 00:49:48,418 [Nigel] Seeing evidence of just how dangerous Matt Riddle is. You see there? 669 00:49:48,485 --> 00:49:53,023 Ref was doing a five-count. Riddle made a tight, a slight extension on the armbar. 670 00:49:53,090 --> 00:49:57,794 [Mauro] He was looking for that Russian style armbar, the belly down version. 671 00:49:57,861 --> 00:50:03,400 And Velveteen Dream finds himself retreating and forced to regroup early 672 00:50:03,467 --> 00:50:06,103 in this match, and yet goes back to the well. 673 00:50:06,169 --> 00:50:10,040 And there's the one disadvantage of performing barefoot. 674 00:50:10,107 --> 00:50:12,042 [Nigel] Exactly what I was going to say. 675 00:50:12,109 --> 00:50:15,345 [Mauro] Marco Ruas strike to the foot, old school. 676 00:50:15,412 --> 00:50:18,482 [Percy] Dream taking advantage of what's open, what's given to him. 677 00:50:18,548 --> 00:50:21,685 [Mauro] He takes it into the streets and almost retaining the title. 678 00:50:21,752 --> 00:50:24,621 Oklahoma road, shoulders are down for a two-count. 679 00:50:24,688 --> 00:50:27,391 [Nigel] Plus the other disadvantages. We see another attempt. 680 00:50:27,457 --> 00:50:29,893 [Mauro] Shoulders down! Matt Riddle escapes. 681 00:50:30,861 --> 00:50:34,364 [Nigel] Another disadvantage of nothing on your feet is an ankle lock 682 00:50:34,431 --> 00:50:36,333 much more easier to complete. 683 00:50:36,400 --> 00:50:39,403 [crowd cheering] 684 00:50:45,175 --> 00:50:48,412 [Mauro] And there's a little homage to "Ravishing" Rick Rude, 685 00:50:48,478 --> 00:50:50,680 and Riddle found it very rude 686 00:50:50,747 --> 00:50:54,785 and now goes towards showcasing his strength and technique. 687 00:50:55,585 --> 00:50:58,622 [Percy] Velveteen took too much time to gloat. 688 00:50:59,289 --> 00:51:05,395 [Mauro] A testament, maybe an unorthodox tribute to the late Eddie Guerrero, maybe… 689 00:51:05,462 --> 00:51:10,133 The three bro-migos coming up. Oh, no. Quick roll-up there. 690 00:51:10,200 --> 00:51:14,204 Wow, what a dropkick by the Velveteen Dream. 691 00:51:15,872 --> 00:51:18,442 [Nigel] Matt Riddle able to get his hands up to block some of it. 692 00:51:18,508 --> 00:51:20,811 -Didn't get anything on that. -[Mauro] Counter-elbow. Wow! 693 00:51:20,877 --> 00:51:24,314 And Dream all the way to the top with a double ax-handle. 694 00:51:24,381 --> 00:51:26,416 -[Percy] Going back up. -[Mauro] You know that Dream 695 00:51:26,483 --> 00:51:30,787 is a student of the game, patterning himself to so many legends, 696 00:51:30,854 --> 00:51:36,526 and yet bringing his own unique flavor to the NXT North American Championship. 697 00:51:36,593 --> 00:51:41,698 Springboard! Ax-handle across the arm of Matt Riddle, who's on the outside. 698 00:51:41,765 --> 00:51:45,102 -What's Dream gonna do here? -[Percy] Oh, boy. 699 00:51:45,168 --> 00:51:47,504 [crowd shouting] 700 00:51:47,571 --> 00:51:49,840 [Mauro] Oh! Riddle snatched Dream. 701 00:51:49,906 --> 00:51:54,077 And a German suplex on the outside of the ring. 702 00:51:54,144 --> 00:51:57,714 Velveteen Dream crashing and burning. 703 00:51:57,781 --> 00:52:02,752 [Nigel] Matt Riddle has got to get Velveteen Dream back inside the ring. 704 00:52:02,819 --> 00:52:05,055 [Mauro] Yeah, champion's advantage. 705 00:52:05,455 --> 00:52:09,459 The only way to become North American Champion via pinfall or submission, Percy. 706 00:52:09,526 --> 00:52:11,428 [Percy] Dream looking for a homerun, 707 00:52:11,495 --> 00:52:15,732 but Matt Riddle able to turn things around back into his favor. 708 00:52:15,799 --> 00:52:18,168 The momentum now back on the side of the OG Bro. 709 00:52:18,235 --> 00:52:22,372 [Nigel] And with the mats on the outside it's a very different feel to the ring. 710 00:52:23,273 --> 00:52:27,177 When you've competed in the ring for so many years, you get used to that. 711 00:52:27,244 --> 00:52:30,080 You get used to landing on the mat on the outside. 712 00:52:30,147 --> 00:52:31,982 That could completely throw you off. 713 00:52:32,048 --> 00:52:35,018 [Mauro] I was talking to… Oh, senton splash by Matt Riddle. 714 00:52:35,085 --> 00:52:38,522 I was talking to him earlier today about butterflies, about nerves, 715 00:52:38,588 --> 00:52:42,993 about the pressure. All he said… He looked at me and said, "Bro." 716 00:52:43,393 --> 00:52:47,531 So I took that as he wasn't worried at all. Oh! 717 00:52:48,698 --> 00:52:52,202 And a lightning quick offense here By Riddle. 718 00:52:52,269 --> 00:52:56,306 [Nigel] Nice teep kick. Looked for another strike. That one landed. 719 00:52:56,373 --> 00:52:59,442 [Mauro] Unorthodox kick employed by The Original Bro. 720 00:52:59,509 --> 00:53:03,547 Picking up a head of steam, flying forearm to the jaw of the Velveteen Dream. 721 00:53:03,613 --> 00:53:09,953 And another one, keeping Dream in the corner. Exploder suplex by Riddle. 722 00:53:10,420 --> 00:53:12,589 [Nigel] The champion is stunned. 723 00:53:12,656 --> 00:53:15,492 -[crowd cheering] -[grunts] 724 00:53:15,559 --> 00:53:18,495 [Mauro] Wow, the athleticism and agility and that timing. 725 00:53:18,562 --> 00:53:20,830 He catches him with a broton. 726 00:53:22,098 --> 00:53:26,069 Oh, what a kick. Penalty kick by Riddle, and Dream is down. 727 00:53:26,136 --> 00:53:32,175 We can have a new champion. Velveteen Dream just barely, barely escaped. 728 00:53:32,576 --> 00:53:35,145 [Nigel] I could hear slap on the top of Riddle's foot. 729 00:53:35,212 --> 00:53:38,315 Hold on a second. Could be looking for the bro-mission. 730 00:53:38,381 --> 00:53:41,284 [Percy] He's trying to get it in. Velveteen's going for the block. 731 00:53:41,351 --> 00:53:47,057 [Mauro] Velveteen Dream has scouted this maneuver, knows that it's Matt Riddle's… 732 00:53:48,191 --> 00:53:52,262 -[Nigel] Trying for double wristlock. -[Mauro] And now looking for the armbar. 733 00:53:53,096 --> 00:53:56,766 Gable grip employed here by Velveteen Dream. 734 00:53:57,767 --> 00:54:01,204 And let's hope Velveteen Dream's grip is like a pistachio nut, 735 00:54:01,271 --> 00:54:03,506 otherwise he's going to be in trouble. 736 00:54:03,573 --> 00:54:08,044 -[Nigel] Look how aggressive Riddle is. -[Percy] Think about how many times that 737 00:54:08,111 --> 00:54:10,547 the bottom rope has saved Velveteen Dream in this match. 738 00:54:10,614 --> 00:54:12,716 It's been about three times already. 739 00:54:12,782 --> 00:54:18,054 [Mauro] Velveteen Dream has had to resort to plans B, C, and D already, 740 00:54:18,121 --> 00:54:23,360 unable to get on track. Wow, the strength of The Original Bro. 741 00:54:25,228 --> 00:54:26,429 Oh! 742 00:54:26,496 --> 00:54:28,598 [Nigel] Again, the ropes coming to save the champion. 743 00:54:28,665 --> 00:54:32,302 That's an interesting difference between Sports Entertainment and MMA. 744 00:54:32,369 --> 00:54:34,871 Matt Riddle never would have had to deal with that in MMA. 745 00:54:34,938 --> 00:54:37,774 In Sports Entertainment, anytime his opponent gets the ring, 746 00:54:37,841 --> 00:54:39,376 he's forced to break the hold. 747 00:54:39,442 --> 00:54:41,711 [Mauro] Unless he competed in an old school contest. 748 00:54:41,778 --> 00:54:46,850 German suplex by the Velvet Dream! Riddle with the jumping knee strike! 749 00:54:46,916 --> 00:54:49,286 Remember that's what put away Kassius Ohno. 750 00:54:49,352 --> 00:54:52,555 It could be on the cusp of falling away. Velveteen Dream… 751 00:54:52,622 --> 00:54:54,791 [Nigel] We could have a new champion. Oh! 752 00:54:54,858 --> 00:55:00,430 [Mauro] Fisherman buster almost led to a new North American Champion being crowned, 753 00:55:00,497 --> 00:55:05,335 as Matt Riddle continues to crown Velveteen Dream. 754 00:55:06,269 --> 00:55:10,206 [Nigel] As this match has developed, Matt Riddle has just gone from confidence 755 00:55:10,273 --> 00:55:12,709 -to confidence. -[Percy] Speaking of that, 756 00:55:12,776 --> 00:55:17,614 it's funny watching Matt Riddle, he's such a laid back, charismatic, easy going guy. 757 00:55:17,681 --> 00:55:19,082 Until that bell rings. 758 00:55:19,149 --> 00:55:24,854 [Mauro] Guys, Velveteen Dream was not expecting this, as he gets another broton 759 00:55:24,954 --> 00:55:30,060 delivered across his midsection. And Velveteen Dream is bamboozled. 760 00:55:30,126 --> 00:55:34,364 He's befuddled, he's been bedeviled by Matt Riddle. 761 00:55:35,265 --> 00:55:39,602 [Nigel] And great strategy from The Original Bro from the outset. 762 00:55:39,669 --> 00:55:43,073 [Mauro] But he is literally manhandling the NXT North American Champion, 763 00:55:43,139 --> 00:55:45,508 now wanting to stretch him like a silly buddy. 764 00:55:45,575 --> 00:55:48,645 Good escape though by Velveteen Dream, that gets to the ropes again. 765 00:55:48,712 --> 00:55:52,048 Showcasing the champions ring IQ, ground and pound for Matt Riddle. 766 00:55:52,115 --> 00:55:53,783 [Nigel] He's got to be careful here, 767 00:55:53,850 --> 00:55:56,486 does not want to let frustrations get the better of him, 768 00:55:56,553 --> 00:55:59,356 and lose this match by disqualification. 769 00:55:59,422 --> 00:56:01,257 [Mauro] You bring up a salient point, Nigel. 770 00:56:01,324 --> 00:56:07,430 It seems that there may be a crack in the stoic veneer of Matt Riddle. 771 00:56:08,098 --> 00:56:10,066 [Percy] You guys think Velveteen Dream 772 00:56:10,133 --> 00:56:13,036 might have taken Matt Riddle lightly coming into this match? 773 00:56:13,103 --> 00:56:17,741 [Nigel] I think Dream just got caught off guard. A sleeper hold attempt. 774 00:56:17,807 --> 00:56:24,414 [Mauro] His own version of the Million Dollar Dream, as Velveteen Dream… 775 00:56:24,481 --> 00:56:29,319 -Wow, what a counter by Riddle. -[Nigel] Oh, beautiful. 776 00:56:29,386 --> 00:56:32,655 Riddle driving with his hips to keep his own shoulders off the mat 777 00:56:32,722 --> 00:56:34,224 in that pinfall attempt. 778 00:56:34,290 --> 00:56:39,763 [Mauro] Oh, looking for the hanging armbar now, and the triangle armbar here. 779 00:56:40,196 --> 00:56:43,566 -[Nigel] Doesn't have full… -[Mauro] So Matt Riddle's resorting 780 00:56:43,633 --> 00:56:48,972 to his MMA bag of tricks to try to become NXT North American Champion. 781 00:56:50,874 --> 00:56:52,308 [Nigel] Dream is in trouble. 782 00:56:52,375 --> 00:56:55,245 [Mauro] He has to find a way to alleviate the pressure. 783 00:56:55,311 --> 00:56:57,680 [crowd chatter] 784 00:56:57,747 --> 00:57:01,384 [Nigel] See there, Riddle is trying to drive the right arm of Velveteen Dream 785 00:57:01,451 --> 00:57:03,887 across his abdominal section to apply pressure. 786 00:57:03,953 --> 00:57:06,156 -[Mauro] Shoulders are down! -[Percy] Dream on a steep. 787 00:57:06,222 --> 00:57:09,826 [Mauro] Velveteen Dream picking up Matt Riddle. 788 00:57:09,893 --> 00:57:13,830 -A cord knee strike. -[Percy] I think it's all over for him. 789 00:57:13,897 --> 00:57:17,767 [Mauro] Go to sleep. And a German suplex with a bridge. 790 00:57:17,834 --> 00:57:20,069 -[Nigel] This is it! -[Mauro] Matt Riddle! 791 00:57:20,136 --> 00:57:25,008 So close to recording the biggest win of his massive NXT career. 792 00:57:25,074 --> 00:57:28,678 [Percy] He just got to keep going. He's got Dream reeling. 793 00:57:28,745 --> 00:57:32,916 [Nigel] Again, as I said before, Riddle cannot get frustrated. 794 00:57:32,982 --> 00:57:35,885 He has the champion on the ropes. 795 00:57:35,952 --> 00:57:38,988 [crowd chatter] 796 00:57:39,055 --> 00:57:41,958 [Mauro] But the big problem for the NXT North American Champion 797 00:57:42,025 --> 00:57:46,162 Velveteen Dream is he's been unable to avoid this offensive onslaught. 798 00:57:46,229 --> 00:57:48,998 He's been able to escape to try to regroup, 799 00:57:49,065 --> 00:57:51,835 to try to find a different strategy. 800 00:57:51,901 --> 00:57:55,405 And he is eating nasty knees from Riddle. 801 00:57:55,471 --> 00:57:57,674 [Nigel] Dream almost unable to get his arms up 802 00:57:57,740 --> 00:57:59,809 to protect himself at this juncture. 803 00:57:59,876 --> 00:58:02,946 -[Mauro] A trifecta terror. -[Matt] Bad decision, Dream. 804 00:58:03,346 --> 00:58:08,284 I'm the bro that runs the show. 805 00:58:08,351 --> 00:58:12,188 [Mauro] Riddle saying he's the bro that runs the show. 806 00:58:13,690 --> 00:58:18,962 Velveteen Dream beat Johnny Gargano to become the NXT North American Champion. 807 00:58:19,028 --> 00:58:21,798 Gargano went cold to close the show, 808 00:58:21,865 --> 00:58:24,500 but Riddle would like to steal it here and become… 809 00:58:24,567 --> 00:58:28,037 -[Percy] Oh, hold on, hold on! -[Mauro] Dream is hulking up! 810 00:58:28,104 --> 00:58:31,441 [crowd booing] 811 00:58:31,508 --> 00:58:33,810 [Mauro] The Dream is hulking up in New York. 812 00:58:33,877 --> 00:58:35,812 [Percy] Here comes Dream. 813 00:58:35,879 --> 00:58:38,715 [Nigel] When it comes crashing down and it hurts inside, 814 00:58:38,781 --> 00:58:42,585 -Velveteen Dream… -[Mauro] Big boot to the face. 815 00:58:42,652 --> 00:58:46,489 Velveteen Dream turning the tables in a hurry. 816 00:58:46,556 --> 00:58:48,958 [Percy] Velveteen Dream has had enough. 817 00:58:49,025 --> 00:58:51,461 [Mauro] We know that Hulk Hogan will be inducting 818 00:58:51,528 --> 00:58:54,264 Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake in the Hall of Fame. 819 00:58:54,330 --> 00:58:57,433 Well, Velveteen Dream would like to induct Matt Riddle 820 00:58:57,500 --> 00:58:59,302 in his own personal Hall of Shame. 821 00:58:59,369 --> 00:59:01,371 [Percy] Going up top once again! Here we go! 822 00:59:01,437 --> 00:59:04,374 [Mauro] Ax-handle from the Dream. 823 00:59:06,476 --> 00:59:10,446 [Nigel] This time Velveteen Dream landing perfectly. 824 00:59:10,513 --> 00:59:15,785 [Mauro] And Velveteen Dream finding that proverbial second wind, famouser. 825 00:59:16,185 --> 00:59:19,489 For Billy Gunn inducted tomorrow. What? 826 00:59:19,556 --> 00:59:21,925 Matt Riddle just barely escaped. 827 00:59:21,991 --> 00:59:25,261 DX will be going into the Hall of Fame on Saturday. 828 00:59:25,328 --> 00:59:29,933 [Nigel] A long way down. A lot of impact with the double ax-handle. 829 00:59:30,567 --> 00:59:34,070 But Dream now slow to get to the top rope. 830 00:59:34,137 --> 00:59:40,176 -Is this a mistake this late in the match? -[Mauro] A Dickensian turn of events. 831 00:59:40,243 --> 00:59:43,813 The best of times, the worst of times for both superstars. 832 00:59:43,880 --> 00:59:47,817 And right now it's Velveteen Dream with victory in his sight. 833 00:59:47,884 --> 00:59:50,019 Oh, what a counter by Riddle! 834 00:59:53,690 --> 00:59:56,893 [Nigel] It's Riddle in now back in offense. 835 00:59:56,960 --> 01:00:02,065 Surely now the champion ready to be beat. No! 836 01:00:02,131 --> 01:00:05,935 -[Mauro] Code-breaker by Velveteen Dream! -[Percy] Riddle's out! 837 01:00:06,002 --> 01:00:08,771 [Mauro] Riddle could be out for the countdown. 838 01:00:08,838 --> 01:00:11,441 An explosive kick out by Matt Riddle, 839 01:00:11,507 --> 01:00:16,145 to show the NXT universe there's still plenty of fight left in The Original Bro. 840 01:00:16,212 --> 01:00:20,283 [Nigel] Dream had expended so much energy, he was unable to get enough body weight 841 01:00:20,350 --> 01:00:24,387 across the shoulders of Matt Riddle, which allowed Riddle to kick out. 842 01:00:28,057 --> 01:00:30,927 -[Mauro] Oh! Counter. -[Percy] Smart move by Riddle. 843 01:00:31,527 --> 01:00:34,364 -[Mauro] Ankle lock. -[Nigel] Oh, yes. 844 01:00:34,430 --> 01:00:37,233 -[Mauro] Ankle lock. -[Nigel] Drags Dream back into the center. 845 01:00:37,300 --> 01:00:39,102 [Percy] Bottom rope can't save Dream now. 846 01:00:39,168 --> 01:00:42,205 [Mauro] Is the dream over for the North American Champion? 847 01:00:42,271 --> 01:00:44,841 [Percy] He may tap, he may tap right here. 848 01:00:44,907 --> 01:00:48,511 [Mauro] It's Matt Riddle about to become the king of New York? 849 01:00:48,578 --> 01:00:51,114 [Velveteen screaming] 850 01:00:51,180 --> 01:00:54,884 -[Mauro] Another counter. -[Nigel] And the other leg. 851 01:00:55,418 --> 01:00:59,722 Beautiful creativity and awareness from Riddle. 852 01:00:59,789 --> 01:01:05,061 [Mauro] Fluidity to his offense that belies his years of experience. 853 01:01:05,128 --> 01:01:07,130 Oh, the roll up! 854 01:01:08,097 --> 01:01:09,532 [Matt screaming] 855 01:01:09,599 --> 01:01:13,669 [Mauro] Oh, Velveteen Dream lands on his feet, delivers a stunning superkick. 856 01:01:15,738 --> 01:01:17,907 Dream DDT! 857 01:01:18,841 --> 01:01:20,743 This could be it! 858 01:01:21,244 --> 01:01:24,714 Matt Riddle could be tasting defeat for the first time. 859 01:01:24,781 --> 01:01:28,484 -[Nigel] Wait a second. -[Mauro] We are in the midst 860 01:01:28,551 --> 01:01:33,222 of a purple rain. Oh, and we could 861 01:01:33,289 --> 01:01:39,762 be seeing Velveteen Dream delivering the devastating dream valley driver. 862 01:01:39,829 --> 01:01:44,133 [Nigel] And the momentum propels Velveteen Dream to the top rope. 863 01:01:44,200 --> 01:01:47,403 -[Percy] You know he's got in mind now. -[Mauro] Purple Rainmaker! 864 01:01:47,470 --> 01:01:49,739 Countered by Riddle. 865 01:01:49,806 --> 01:01:53,676 Riddle has the bro-mission employed! 866 01:01:53,743 --> 01:01:55,745 [crowd cheering] 867 01:01:55,812 --> 01:01:57,647 [Mauro] Is Dream going to tap? 868 01:01:57,714 --> 01:02:02,618 Dream is doing a good job of fighting it off. And breaks the hold. 869 01:02:02,685 --> 01:02:06,055 [Nigel] Riddle was unable to get the foot extension. And again, 870 01:02:06,122 --> 01:02:07,824 Dream saved by the ropes. 871 01:02:07,890 --> 01:02:11,694 [Mauro] Into the ropes, as Riddle looking to break Dream's hold on the gold. 872 01:02:11,761 --> 01:02:14,163 Instead it was Velveteen Dream 873 01:02:14,230 --> 01:02:17,433 breaking the grip of Riddle. Riddle on the second rope. 874 01:02:17,500 --> 01:02:19,869 [Nigel] Wait a second. Surely not. 875 01:02:19,936 --> 01:02:23,639 [Percy] Oh my God. Whoa! 876 01:02:23,706 --> 01:02:26,242 [Mauro] My God! 877 01:02:26,309 --> 01:02:32,682 Unbelievable show of strength, and will this propel Matt Riddle? 878 01:02:33,149 --> 01:02:37,620 -The floating bro! The floating bro! -[Percy] We have a new champ! 879 01:02:37,687 --> 01:02:42,658 [Mauro] Dream is down, but not out. Down, but not out. 880 01:02:42,725 --> 01:02:47,196 [Nigel] How on earth is Velveteen Dream still in this? 881 01:02:47,263 --> 01:02:50,266 [crowd cheering] 882 01:02:58,875 --> 01:03:02,278 [Percy] Look at this. Look at the power of Matt Riddle. 883 01:03:02,345 --> 01:03:05,681 We thought this was over. The entire arena thought it was over. 884 01:03:05,748 --> 01:03:09,519 And Matt Riddle going for the proverbial nail in the coffin. 885 01:03:09,585 --> 01:03:14,290 Hits this, X marks the spot. But Velveteen Dream is still not done. 886 01:03:14,357 --> 01:03:16,626 [Nigel] What is Dream doing? He wants more. 887 01:03:17,560 --> 01:03:19,695 -Beckoned Riddle in. -[Mauro] Oh, slap. 888 01:03:19,762 --> 01:03:21,998 Super kick by Velveteen Dream. 889 01:03:23,099 --> 01:03:25,501 Riddle lands on his feet. 890 01:03:25,902 --> 01:03:31,040 Oh! Powerbomb by Matt Riddle and a flash knee. 891 01:03:31,107 --> 01:03:34,110 [Nigel] That's got to be it. 892 01:03:34,610 --> 01:03:37,513 [Mauro] But not enough to put away the Velveteen Dream. 893 01:03:37,580 --> 01:03:39,682 -[Percy] Look at Riddle! -[Mauro] Bro-mission! 894 01:03:39,749 --> 01:03:42,351 -[Nigel] He's gonna tap! -[Percy] Dream's gonna tap. 895 01:03:42,418 --> 01:03:44,453 [Mauro] Well, there… Riddle… 896 01:03:45,121 --> 01:03:49,592 unceremoniously tapping the chest of the Velveteen Dream. 897 01:03:49,659 --> 01:03:52,828 -[Percy] Hold on! -[Mauro] His shoulders are down! 898 01:03:52,895 --> 01:03:55,498 [bell ringing] 899 01:03:55,565 --> 01:03:56,899 [crowd cheering] 900 01:03:56,966 --> 01:04:03,272 [female announcer] Your winner and still NXT North American Champion, 901 01:04:03,339 --> 01:04:06,142 the Velveteen Dream. 902 01:04:06,209 --> 01:04:10,513 [Mauro] And the look on Matt Riddle's face says it all. 903 01:04:10,580 --> 01:04:14,550 Velveteen Dream with the element of surprise. 904 01:04:14,617 --> 01:04:20,089 And he maintains the prize known as the NXT North American Championship. 905 01:04:20,156 --> 01:04:25,094 But Velveteen Dream had to overcome more adversity than ever before in his career. 906 01:04:25,161 --> 01:04:28,030 [Nigel] Certainly did. That explains the look of disbelief 907 01:04:28,097 --> 01:04:31,801 on the face of Matt Riddle. Frustration now. 908 01:04:31,868 --> 01:04:35,638 He knows that he had the majority of the offense in the match. 909 01:04:35,705 --> 01:04:39,642 Time and time again, the champion had to get to the ropes. 910 01:04:39,709 --> 01:04:43,980 Time and time again, Riddle within a fraction of a second of prying 911 01:04:44,046 --> 01:04:47,483 that North American title from around the waist of Velveteen Dream. 912 01:04:47,550 --> 01:04:50,920 But ultimately Riddle got overzealous when he had 913 01:04:50,987 --> 01:04:54,857 the bro-mission on, and that gave the opportunity for Velveteen Dream 914 01:04:54,924 --> 01:04:57,894 to slip out the proverbial back door. 915 01:04:58,394 --> 01:05:02,164 [Mauro] Hey, Percy, Matt Riddle has definitely arrived, 916 01:05:02,231 --> 01:05:05,968 but the NXT North American title still belongs to the Velveteen Dream. 917 01:05:06,035 --> 01:05:10,139 And now, with Riddle's undefeated streak broken, while it may not 918 01:05:10,206 --> 01:05:13,309 be the case right now, he could take this as a learning experience. 919 01:05:13,376 --> 01:05:16,812 There is some weight now off his back that he doesn't have to worry about 920 01:05:16,879 --> 01:05:18,614 protecting that undefeated streak. 921 01:05:18,681 --> 01:05:21,284 [Percy] I'm sure Matt Riddle is one of the live mismatch 922 01:05:21,350 --> 01:05:25,354 for the North American Championship. But I guarantee it won't be the last time 923 01:05:25,421 --> 01:05:27,623 the Velveteen Dreams sees Matt Riddle. 924 01:05:27,690 --> 01:05:31,861 Going down the stretch, anybody would have thought that this was Matt Riddle's match, 925 01:05:31,928 --> 01:05:34,563 that he would have walked away with the North American title. 926 01:05:34,630 --> 01:05:37,933 But the craftiness, the intelligence, wise beyond this years, 927 01:05:38,000 --> 01:05:41,470 Velveteen Dream found a way to walk out of New York 928 01:05:41,537 --> 01:05:43,639 holding his title, North American Championship. 929 01:05:43,706 --> 01:05:46,475 [Mauro] Velveteen Dream won the first World's Collide, 930 01:05:46,542 --> 01:05:51,147 the tournament featuring stars of NXT, NXT UK, and 205 Live. 931 01:05:51,213 --> 01:05:55,351 With that came the opportunity to choose the title of his choosing. 932 01:05:55,418 --> 01:05:59,155 He chose Johnny Gargano's North American title, and Velveteen Dream 933 01:05:59,221 --> 01:06:03,926 on this night, showing everyone why he is 934 01:06:03,993 --> 01:06:09,899 the NXT North American Champion. Dream on. 935 01:06:09,966 --> 01:06:12,968 [upbeat music playing] 936 01:06:14,203 --> 01:06:15,404 [crowd cheering] 937 01:06:15,471 --> 01:06:20,543 [Mauro] Wow, a night of respect here on NXT's biggest stage. 938 01:06:21,077 --> 01:06:26,582 But Nigel, how do you spell NXT North American Champion? D-R-E-A-M. 939 01:06:27,583 --> 01:06:30,853 [Nigel] That was almost a nightmare though for the Velvety Dream 940 01:06:30,920 --> 01:06:33,456 for the majority of the matches. We saw there 941 01:06:33,522 --> 01:06:36,659 the high-angle German suplex, and then, what you call this move? 942 01:06:36,726 --> 01:06:38,661 -The floating bro. -[Mauro] The floating bro, 943 01:06:38,728 --> 01:06:44,100 a moonsault twisting into the senton, that came from the man himself. 944 01:06:44,166 --> 01:06:47,470 [Nigel] A deep hook on the leg as well with the pinfall attempt, 945 01:06:47,536 --> 01:06:50,506 a lot of mustard behind the kick out. 946 01:06:50,573 --> 01:06:53,843 [Mauro] wasn't talking about Becky Lynch, although I'm impressed 947 01:06:53,909 --> 01:06:55,344 with what they're doing on Sunday. 948 01:06:55,411 --> 01:06:59,215 But you have to be impressed with what both Riddle and Dream did here tonight. 949 01:06:59,281 --> 01:07:00,716 [Percy] How can you not be? 950 01:07:00,783 --> 01:07:04,186 They put on an absolute show for the ages right here. 951 01:07:04,253 --> 01:07:05,988 And right here is where we all 952 01:07:06,055 --> 01:07:08,991 thought Matt Riddle, we thought the title was going to exchange hands. 953 01:07:09,058 --> 01:07:13,963 But again, the Velveteen Dream is so slippery, so crafty. 954 01:07:14,029 --> 01:07:17,366 He was able to turn this thing around at the very last second. 955 01:07:17,433 --> 01:07:21,237 And look at the look of surprise in the face of Matt Riddle. That says it all. 956 01:07:21,303 --> 01:07:24,040 [Nigel] Absolutely. You can see Matt Riddle made the one mistake. 957 01:07:24,106 --> 01:07:25,741 He released the body scissors, 958 01:07:25,808 --> 01:07:29,078 and that allowed Velveteen Dream to back-roll into the pinfall attempt. 959 01:07:29,145 --> 01:07:35,785 [Mauro] Velveteen Dream always provides major star wattage in any NXT cottage. 960 01:07:35,851 --> 01:07:42,024 He is the Velveteen Dream, NXT North American Champion. 961 01:07:42,091 --> 01:07:44,393 [upbeat music playing] 962 01:07:45,895 --> 01:07:48,030 [soft music playing] 963 01:07:51,667 --> 01:07:55,337 [man 1] Seth Rollins has won the Royal Rumble match. 964 01:07:55,404 --> 01:07:57,573 Who will Rollins choose? 965 01:07:58,374 --> 01:08:02,144 [man 2] The last thing Seth Rollins wants to do 966 01:08:02,211 --> 01:08:06,015 is to get into a fight with the Beast. 967 01:08:06,082 --> 01:08:08,851 [upbeat music playing] 968 01:08:18,127 --> 01:08:21,297 [Billie Eilish "You Should See Me in a Crown" playing] 969 01:08:22,865 --> 01:08:27,803 [Mauro] New York City, where so many crowns are on the line. 970 01:08:28,204 --> 01:08:32,041 WrestleMania weekend, including five championship matches 971 01:08:32,108 --> 01:08:35,978 -here at TakeOver: New York. -[Nigel] And this is one of them. 972 01:08:36,045 --> 01:08:41,684 Adam Cole's assertion that the Undisputed Era will be draped in gold in 2019. 973 01:08:41,750 --> 01:08:44,753 Look like a fool's errand after they lost the Tag Team Titles. 974 01:08:44,820 --> 01:08:48,324 But winning the Fatal 5-Way, way to get tonight's opportunity. 975 01:08:48,390 --> 01:08:51,060 Cole has the chance to lead by example, 976 01:08:51,126 --> 01:08:57,533 and grace the most prestigious title on NXT over his shoulder. 977 01:08:58,834 --> 01:09:03,005 [Mauro] And the gold standard in Sports Entertainment NXT, 978 01:09:03,072 --> 01:09:10,012 well, has just signed another renowned Japanese sensation, Kushida, 979 01:09:10,880 --> 01:09:15,050 making it official with Triple H and William Regal. 980 01:09:15,117 --> 01:09:16,152 And there he is, 981 01:09:16,218 --> 01:09:21,323 the six-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champ from the land of the rising sun. 982 01:09:21,390 --> 01:09:24,827 I had the pleasure of calling Kushida's matches in the past. 983 01:09:24,894 --> 01:09:29,698 And none other than Triple H told me that he coveted Kushida for a long time. 984 01:09:29,765 --> 01:09:35,371 And we are super excited to welcome to the Black and Gold family. 985 01:09:37,640 --> 01:09:43,546 [Nigel] Talking of welcoming to the Black and Gold family, two NXT UK superstars 986 01:09:43,612 --> 01:09:48,484 tonight compete for the WWE United Kingdom Championship. 987 01:09:48,551 --> 01:09:52,087 Historically Pete Dunne has struggled with larger opponents. 988 01:09:52,154 --> 01:09:54,590 Tonight he faces his largest. 989 01:09:54,657 --> 01:10:00,829 Will the gargantuan Austrian Ring General be the man who ends the most impressive 990 01:10:00,896 --> 01:10:03,399 title reign of the modern era? 991 01:10:03,465 --> 01:10:06,001 [rock music playing] 992 01:10:10,139 --> 01:10:16,912 [man 1] Since May of 2017 at TakeOver: Chicago, one thing has remained the same. 993 01:10:18,280 --> 01:10:22,851 [man 2] A new WWE United Kingdom Champion. 994 01:10:25,654 --> 01:10:30,659 [man 3] Pete Dunne has been an absolutely dominant United Kingdom Champion. 995 01:10:30,726 --> 01:10:34,563 -[Mauro] Bitter end! -[man 4] Danny for a chest attack. 996 01:10:34,630 --> 01:10:36,498 [Mauro] Pete Dunne rotates. 997 01:10:36,565 --> 01:10:39,868 [man 5] The fingers being bent back. Joe Coffey taps out. 998 01:10:39,935 --> 01:10:45,074 [Mauro] The legend of Bruiserweight continues to grow. 999 01:10:45,708 --> 01:10:49,044 [man 6] Closing in at nearly 700 days. 1000 01:10:49,111 --> 01:10:54,116 [Pete] I am still the WWE United Kingdom Champion. 1001 01:10:54,183 --> 01:10:55,584 [crowd cheering] 1002 01:10:55,651 --> 01:10:59,955 [man 7] Still your champion is "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne. 1003 01:11:00,022 --> 01:11:02,424 [suspension music playing] 1004 01:11:12,201 --> 01:11:14,803 [Nigel] It's him! It's Walter! 1005 01:11:14,870 --> 01:11:17,873 [crowd cheering] 1006 01:11:18,574 --> 01:11:21,777 [man 8] What does this mean for Pete Dunne and his hold 1007 01:11:21,844 --> 01:11:24,880 on the WWE United Kingdom title? 1008 01:11:30,286 --> 01:11:36,492 [man 9] This man punishes you. He is so precise and so violent. 1009 01:11:38,427 --> 01:11:41,363 [man 10] Oh! Good Lord. 1010 01:11:42,731 --> 01:11:45,868 [speaking German] 1011 01:11:46,435 --> 01:11:49,905 [man 11] Superstar who have titles in Germany, England and Ireland. 1012 01:11:49,972 --> 01:11:53,442 He has brought that dominance to NXT UK. 1013 01:11:53,509 --> 01:11:57,613 [Nigel] There is a new man in town, and his name is Walter. 1014 01:12:02,084 --> 01:12:05,087 Give me Walter. 1015 01:12:09,925 --> 01:12:12,695 [man 12] What a championship match. 1016 01:12:13,996 --> 01:12:18,400 [Nigel] One man clearly has his sights on that title. 1017 01:12:18,467 --> 01:12:20,903 [upbeat music playing] 1018 01:12:30,546 --> 01:12:35,984 [Pete] I am the Bruiserweight, and NXT UK belongs to me. 1019 01:12:36,051 --> 01:12:42,991 And the WWE United Kingdom Championship is and always will be mine. 1020 01:12:43,058 --> 01:12:45,961 [crowd cheering] 1021 01:12:46,028 --> 01:12:48,030 [Walter] Pete. 1022 01:12:48,097 --> 01:12:51,100 [crowd chatter] 1023 01:12:52,701 --> 01:12:55,604 [speaking German] 1024 01:12:56,271 --> 01:12:58,407 Your time is up. 1025 01:12:58,474 --> 01:13:04,246 And in New York City, the reign of The Bruiserweight will end. 1026 01:13:07,349 --> 01:13:11,787 Because this title is mine. 1027 01:13:11,854 --> 01:13:15,124 [upbeat music playing] 1028 01:13:18,427 --> 01:13:20,729 [man 13] European wrestling has been waiting. 1029 01:13:20,796 --> 01:13:24,666 The world has been waiting. Walter versus Dunne. 1030 01:13:25,334 --> 01:13:28,337 [music fading away] 1031 01:13:30,439 --> 01:13:33,442 -[crowd cheering] -[suspension music playing] 1032 01:14:02,471 --> 01:14:04,807 [Nigel] The opening notes of the fourth movement 1033 01:14:04,873 --> 01:14:09,344 of Dvorak's "New World Symphony" that inspired the theme to Jaws. 1034 01:14:09,411 --> 01:14:15,517 Only fitting for this megalodon of a man from Austria who has taken huge bites 1035 01:14:15,584 --> 01:14:18,487 out of the NXT UK roster. 1036 01:14:21,323 --> 01:14:27,529 And now faces the man on top of the pile, The Bruiserweight Pete Dunne. 1037 01:14:27,596 --> 01:14:32,434 [Mauro] Walter proving to be a conductor of a symphony of destruction 1038 01:14:32,501 --> 01:14:36,438 during his short tenure in NXT UK. 1039 01:14:36,505 --> 01:14:39,508 [suspension music playing] 1040 01:14:46,615 --> 01:14:48,450 [crowd cheering] 1041 01:14:48,517 --> 01:14:53,989 Speaking of NXT UK, proud to welcome the voice of NXT UK, Vic Joseph, and Vic, 1042 01:14:54,089 --> 01:14:56,925 couldn't be a bigger night for the NXT UK Championship. 1043 01:14:56,992 --> 01:14:59,628 Why is the walking doomsday clock Walter 1044 01:14:59,695 --> 01:15:02,431 being hailed as Pete Dunne's biggest threat? 1045 01:15:02,498 --> 01:15:04,466 He absolutely is Pete Dunne's biggest threat. 1046 01:15:04,533 --> 01:15:07,436 I'm amazed that we're here tonight. I'm excited to be here. 1047 01:15:07,503 --> 01:15:10,739 The pure presence of Walter is what makes him a threat. 1048 01:15:10,806 --> 01:15:13,075 What we have seen, Nigel, in a very short time 1049 01:15:13,141 --> 01:15:17,145 -is utter dominance by The Ring General. -[Nigel] It's been absolutely incredible. 1050 01:15:17,212 --> 01:15:21,750 A man of very few words, but absolutely devastating actions. 1051 01:15:22,251 --> 01:15:25,254 [crowd cheering] 1052 01:15:25,988 --> 01:15:29,024 [rock music playing] 1053 01:15:40,836 --> 01:15:46,608 [Mauro] 685 days, that is how long The Bruiserweight Pete Dunne 1054 01:15:46,675 --> 01:15:49,811 has been United Kingdom Champion. 1055 01:15:49,878 --> 01:15:52,881 -[crowd cheering] -[rock music playing] 1056 01:15:57,586 --> 01:16:02,491 [Vic] And you can see in the eyes of the WWE United Kingdom Champion, and Nigel, 1057 01:16:02,558 --> 01:16:05,894 we've had the opportunity on NXT UK every Wednesday, streaming 1058 01:16:05,961 --> 01:16:09,197 right here on the WWE Network to witness Pete Dunne 1059 01:16:09,264 --> 01:16:11,567 continue this reign that you guys talk about. 1060 01:16:11,633 --> 01:16:12,868 Think about this now. 1061 01:16:12,935 --> 01:16:16,004 He has held on to the championship longer than Brock Lesnar's 1062 01:16:16,071 --> 01:16:20,842 universal reign, longer than AJ Styles' historic reign of WWE Champions. 1063 01:16:20,909 --> 01:16:25,213 Even Asuka here on NXT. Pete Dunne has surpassed them all. 1064 01:16:25,280 --> 01:16:30,953 [Mauro] And doing it in his early 20s, living up to the prodigy status, 1065 01:16:31,019 --> 01:16:34,222 and he is more focused than a laser, Nigel. 1066 01:16:34,289 --> 01:16:37,359 Having to retain that title night in and night out. 1067 01:16:37,426 --> 01:16:42,965 And again, entering tonight, it has been nearly two years. 1068 01:16:43,031 --> 01:16:47,369 [Nigel] Absolutely incredible "statastic". Statistic, excuse me. 1069 01:16:47,436 --> 01:16:50,505 Pete Dunne has raised the prestige and the visibility 1070 01:16:50,572 --> 01:16:53,342 of the United Kingdom Championship. 1071 01:16:53,408 --> 01:16:55,711 [crowd] Bruiserweight, Bruiserweight! 1072 01:17:04,553 --> 01:17:05,887 [bell ringing] 1073 01:17:05,954 --> 01:17:09,157 [female announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 1074 01:17:09,224 --> 01:17:14,896 is for the WWE United Kingdom Championship. 1075 01:17:14,963 --> 01:17:17,833 [crowd cheering] 1076 01:17:20,268 --> 01:17:24,239 [female announcer] Introducing the challenger from Vienna, Austria, 1077 01:17:24,306 --> 01:17:29,878 weighing in at 297 pounds, Walter. 1078 01:17:29,945 --> 01:17:32,948 [crowd cheering] 1079 01:17:43,959 --> 01:17:47,295 [female announcer] And his opponent from Birmingham, England, 1080 01:17:47,362 --> 01:17:50,132 weighing in at 205 pounds, 1081 01:17:50,198 --> 01:17:56,204 he is the WWE United Kingdom Champion, 1082 01:17:56,271 --> 01:18:01,576 "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne. 1083 01:18:01,643 --> 01:18:04,012 [crowd cheering] 1084 01:18:06,114 --> 01:18:10,619 [crowd] Bruiserweight, Bruiserweight! 1085 01:18:13,055 --> 01:18:17,559 [Vic] You can feel the energy in here, guys. WrestleMania weekend kicking off. 1086 01:18:17,626 --> 01:18:21,730 WWE United Kingdom title on the line. I propose this question to both of you. 1087 01:18:21,797 --> 01:18:25,333 Is Pete Dunne the underdog in this matchup? 1088 01:18:25,400 --> 01:18:29,805 [Nigel] I think with the experience that Pete Dunne has over all these days, 1089 01:18:29,871 --> 01:18:33,842 weeks, and months as champion, there's no way he's an underdog to anyone. 1090 01:18:33,909 --> 01:18:35,711 But I would say it's 50/50. 1091 01:18:35,777 --> 01:18:40,582 Because this man, I think is going to be a big trouble for The Bruiserweight. 1092 01:18:40,649 --> 01:18:45,020 [Mauro] You can join the conversation on social media, #NXTUKTITLE. 1093 01:18:45,087 --> 01:18:46,655 Walter already proving to be 1094 01:18:46,722 --> 01:18:51,326 scarier than the shadow monster, casting sinister shadow in the ring. 1095 01:18:51,393 --> 01:18:55,731 And what do you look for early in this matchup, Nigel? 1096 01:18:56,364 --> 01:18:59,301 [Nigel] For me, I think we're gonna see Walter try to 1097 01:18:59,367 --> 01:19:03,305 exert his size and strength advantage against Pete Dunne. 1098 01:19:03,705 --> 01:19:07,843 [Vic] Well done. Giving up nearly 100 pounds to Walter in this matchup. 1099 01:19:07,909 --> 01:19:12,447 And again, guys, let's remember it was Pete Dunne who wanted this matchup. 1100 01:19:12,514 --> 01:19:16,218 [Mauro] "Give me Walter." After of course, Walter making an immediate impact 1101 01:19:16,284 --> 01:19:20,188 at NXT UK Blackpool, the TakeOver event. 1102 01:19:20,255 --> 01:19:23,291 [Vic] And Nigel, you and I were sitting there calling that matchup. 1103 01:19:23,358 --> 01:19:27,095 Pete Dunne victorious again. And then Walter coming out. 1104 01:19:27,162 --> 01:19:29,931 Do you think that kind of upset the champion? 1105 01:19:29,998 --> 01:19:33,468 [Nigel] I think to some extent. I mean, Pete Dunne is a man who's… 1106 01:19:33,535 --> 01:19:35,804 It's tough to catch him off-guard. 1107 01:19:35,871 --> 01:19:39,808 [Mauro] Instead of going for a test of strength against the much bigger Walter, 1108 01:19:39,875 --> 01:19:43,211 Pete Dunne showing off his craftiness. But look at Walter. 1109 01:19:43,278 --> 01:19:46,248 No nonsense. Catch wrestler. 1110 01:19:46,314 --> 01:19:49,117 [Vic] Right in the middle of the ring, Dunne doing his best. 1111 01:19:49,184 --> 01:19:54,122 [Nigel] He's not letting go for sure. Dunne escaped that to a toe-and-ankle. 1112 01:19:54,189 --> 01:19:56,858 [Vic] And Dunne now cranking the left ankle of Walter. 1113 01:19:56,925 --> 01:19:59,394 Smart strategy, Nigel. Chop down the bigger competitor. 1114 01:19:59,461 --> 01:20:02,564 [Nigel] Absolutely. Try to take out the legs under this big man. 1115 01:20:02,631 --> 01:20:06,434 [Mauro] And of course, Dunne, a master of joint manipulation. 1116 01:20:06,501 --> 01:20:09,738 Walter hoping to be the master here tonight. 1117 01:20:09,804 --> 01:20:13,408 [Nigel] Walter at 6 foot 4 inches, 297. 1118 01:20:13,475 --> 01:20:16,745 But it looks perhaps he's trained a little bit light for this match. 1119 01:20:16,812 --> 01:20:20,682 Perhaps he realized this could go long, and he wanted to have the cardio. 1120 01:20:20,749 --> 01:20:23,752 [Vic] You've mentioned that in the past, the cardio of Walter, 1121 01:20:23,818 --> 01:20:27,455 if he was to go in the ring with Pete Dunne heading into this matchup… 1122 01:20:27,522 --> 01:20:30,325 There's Dunne with that joint manipulation model that you brought up, 1123 01:20:30,392 --> 01:20:33,094 trying to focus on the left hand and bending back. 1124 01:20:33,161 --> 01:20:37,199 [Mauro] As a vegan, it's surprising that Dunne has a propensity for finger food. 1125 01:20:37,265 --> 01:20:39,467 Loves to just work the hands. 1126 01:20:39,534 --> 01:20:43,772 And now Walter trying to stave off that attempt. 1127 01:20:43,839 --> 01:20:47,409 [Vic] And Walter was looking for one of the big chops and strikes early. 1128 01:20:47,475 --> 01:20:50,645 [Nigel] One of the trademarks of The Ring General. 1129 01:20:51,179 --> 01:20:56,151 -He learned Firsthand from Kenta Kobashi. -[Mauro] Yes, the Japanese legend. 1130 01:20:57,219 --> 01:21:02,624 We have seen Walter punish opponents undefeated in NXT UK competition. 1131 01:21:02,691 --> 01:21:04,492 Now tossing around round Dunne. 1132 01:21:05,060 --> 01:21:08,363 [Nigel] Look at the look of the face on Pete Dunne. 1133 01:21:08,430 --> 01:21:13,635 Feeling firsthand that strength and that power disadvantage again. 1134 01:21:13,702 --> 01:21:15,537 [Mauro] But give credit to the champion. 1135 01:21:15,604 --> 01:21:17,806 He's not backing down from Walter. And whoa! 1136 01:21:17,873 --> 01:21:21,977 He avoids that lightning shot by Walter. 1137 01:21:22,043 --> 01:21:26,114 Walter looking to light Dunne up like Times Square here in New York. 1138 01:21:26,181 --> 01:21:29,084 And Dunne says, "None of that." 1139 01:21:30,385 --> 01:21:33,455 You would think a match of this magnitude, Vic, 1140 01:21:33,521 --> 01:21:35,724 both of them have done their homework, 1141 01:21:35,790 --> 01:21:40,195 studied hours upon hours of tape, knowing what tonight means to NXT UK. 1142 01:21:40,262 --> 01:21:44,232 [Vic] Absolutely. This is allowing NXT UK, the brand itself, 1143 01:21:44,299 --> 01:21:47,269 to be put on a whole new platform here at TakeOver, 1144 01:21:47,335 --> 01:21:49,104 as we mentioned, WrestleMania weekend. 1145 01:21:49,170 --> 01:21:51,673 And, Nigel, going back to the start of this matchup, 1146 01:21:51,740 --> 01:21:55,810 who does this slow start help? Walter more, or does it help Pete Dunne? 1147 01:21:55,877 --> 01:22:00,982 [Nigel] The way that this is starting has certainly been to the advantage of Walter, 1148 01:22:01,049 --> 01:22:03,952 because he's maintained that advantage, making it difficult 1149 01:22:04,019 --> 01:22:08,657 for Bruiserweight to breathe, but here throwing a… 1150 01:22:08,757 --> 01:22:10,759 -[Mauro] A chop connects. -[Nigel] Bang! 1151 01:22:10,825 --> 01:22:13,528 [Mauro] Down goes Dunne. And look at Dunne's face. 1152 01:22:13,595 --> 01:22:16,898 And now Walter turning up the aggression for a moment. 1153 01:22:16,965 --> 01:22:20,068 [Nigel] What will be interesting in this match, as you mentioned, Vic, 1154 01:22:20,135 --> 01:22:23,738 the aggression of Walter. Oh, and again the chop. 1155 01:22:23,805 --> 01:22:28,243 [Mauro] Every chop is knocking Pete Dunne down. Let's make note of that. 1156 01:22:28,643 --> 01:22:30,645 [Nigel] You mentioned how Dunne earlier 1157 01:22:30,712 --> 01:22:32,814 likes to attack the fingers and the joints. 1158 01:22:32,881 --> 01:22:35,984 He also likes to hit the bitter end to beat opponents. 1159 01:22:36,051 --> 01:22:38,086 Can he get 300 pounds up to do it? 1160 01:22:38,153 --> 01:22:41,556 [Vic] Walter into the cover for a moment and Dunne doing the wise thing, 1161 01:22:41,623 --> 01:22:44,492 able to roll through for just a moment. 1162 01:22:45,360 --> 01:22:48,863 But now wearing down Dunne center of the ring. And you talked about all 1163 01:22:48,930 --> 01:22:51,399 the grueling matches Pete Dunne has had. 1164 01:22:51,466 --> 01:22:55,537 [Mauro] Walter simply overpowering Pete Dunne here, modified scarf hold. 1165 01:22:55,603 --> 01:23:00,542 And again, the number one trend worldwide, #NXTTAKEOVER, where we 1166 01:23:00,608 --> 01:23:05,447 are showcasing the most dominant champion right now at Sports Entertainment. 1167 01:23:05,513 --> 01:23:09,417 -That being the UK Champ, Pete Dunne. -[Vic] Dunne going up and over Pete Dunne, 1168 01:23:09,484 --> 01:23:11,853 now trying to use his quickness here and charges in. 1169 01:23:11,920 --> 01:23:14,689 -What a clothesline. -[Mauro] What? Against any mere mortal 1170 01:23:14,756 --> 01:23:19,728 that would have been a devastating… What a big drop, the agility of Walter! 1171 01:23:21,196 --> 01:23:24,566 -Wow! -[Vic] And Walter now trying to follow up, 1172 01:23:24,632 --> 01:23:30,472 grabbing on to the United Kingdom Champion in placing… Oh! 1173 01:23:31,973 --> 01:23:34,576 Where's Walter going? 1174 01:23:34,642 --> 01:23:37,645 [Mauro] It's like a thunderclap, those chops. Wow! 1175 01:23:37,712 --> 01:23:39,147 [grunts] 1176 01:23:39,214 --> 01:23:41,316 [referee] Come on, get him out of there. 1177 01:23:41,383 --> 01:23:45,653 [Mauro] What an incredible athlete, the Austrian anomaly Walter. 1178 01:23:45,720 --> 01:23:47,756 One name says it all. 1179 01:23:48,256 --> 01:23:52,794 And he wants to be the one representing NXT UK moving forward. 1180 01:23:52,861 --> 01:23:55,330 First goes Dunne. 1181 01:23:55,397 --> 01:23:57,699 [crowd cheering] 1182 01:23:57,766 --> 01:24:01,903 [Vic] Walter said he was going to end The Bruiserweight tonight. 1183 01:24:03,605 --> 01:24:06,808 [Nigel] It's up, Pete Dunne. Your time is up. 1184 01:24:07,409 --> 01:24:09,611 The clock is ticking. 1185 01:24:09,677 --> 01:24:13,615 [Vic] And Walter methodically, look at the face on Pete Dunne. 1186 01:24:13,681 --> 01:24:17,452 And again, we have seen Pete Dunne in plenty of wars in NXT UK, 1187 01:24:17,519 --> 01:24:20,522 but he has never faced anyone the likes of the ring. 1188 01:24:20,588 --> 01:24:24,125 [Mauro] Plenty of wars in NXT period. He has faced a murderers' row, 1189 01:24:24,192 --> 01:24:26,761 including all members of the Undisputed Era. 1190 01:24:26,828 --> 01:24:31,332 And he has retained the title against some of the toughest competition anywhere. 1191 01:24:31,399 --> 01:24:34,068 But he may be in super tough tonight against Walter. 1192 01:24:34,135 --> 01:24:37,972 [Vic] And now it's Walter cranking on the left ankle of Pete Dunne. 1193 01:24:38,039 --> 01:24:41,976 And if you go back, it wasn't long ago, just a couple of months, foot injuries, 1194 01:24:42,043 --> 01:24:44,245 ankle injuries for Pete Dunne. He has fought a lot. 1195 01:24:44,312 --> 01:24:47,949 Shoulder was down for a moment, comes up at one. Look at Dunne transitioning. 1196 01:24:48,016 --> 01:24:50,218 [Nigel] Escaped, trying perhaps to a knee… 1197 01:24:50,285 --> 01:24:55,723 [Mauro] He's got heel hook, employed by Pete Dunne, and Walter center of the ring. 1198 01:24:55,790 --> 01:24:58,726 And look at Walter, just the size of Walter. 1199 01:24:59,494 --> 01:25:04,799 Dunne not letting go. Continuing to crank on the left ankle now feet to the face. 1200 01:25:04,866 --> 01:25:07,469 [Nigel] Now for the first time in the match, 1201 01:25:07,535 --> 01:25:10,805 Pete Dunne has his opponent down to his size of the match. 1202 01:25:10,872 --> 01:25:12,674 [Vic] After that last chop, the hold broken. 1203 01:25:12,740 --> 01:25:16,511 And now it's Walter trying to turn over Pete Dunne. 1204 01:25:16,578 --> 01:25:18,913 And he does it in a Boston crab. 1205 01:25:18,980 --> 01:25:21,616 [Nigel] How deep The Ring General has sat. 1206 01:25:21,683 --> 01:25:25,153 [Vic] Is Pete Dunne going to tap out? Look at the face, 1207 01:25:25,220 --> 01:25:27,655 the vein in the middle of the forehead. 1208 01:25:27,722 --> 01:25:32,093 And Dunne continuing to fight, now crawling to the bottom rope. 1209 01:25:32,160 --> 01:25:34,996 And Dunne gets there. Walter breaks the hold. 1210 01:25:35,063 --> 01:25:38,032 [Mauro] Ring presence of Pete Dunne, 1211 01:25:38,099 --> 01:25:41,536 showing his resiliency and already realizing that 1212 01:25:41,603 --> 01:25:47,308 Walter hits with the force of a natural catastrophe, as Pete Dunne has definitely 1213 01:25:47,375 --> 01:25:53,081 tasted the ungodly power of Walter. And he's about to do it again. 1214 01:25:53,148 --> 01:25:56,151 [crowd chatter] 1215 01:25:56,985 --> 01:26:00,688 [Nigel] Official telling Walter, "Get Pete Dunne back inside of the ring." 1216 01:26:00,755 --> 01:26:04,893 That's good advice. Can't win the championship on the out… 1217 01:26:04,959 --> 01:26:07,462 [Vic] Oh, wait a minute. Dunne catches Walter. 1218 01:26:07,529 --> 01:26:12,934 And now Pete Dunne trying to bend back the fingers again. 1219 01:26:14,102 --> 01:26:18,640 The right hand this time being bent, and Walter with a right foot. 1220 01:26:19,307 --> 01:26:23,378 [Mauro] And that sends Pete Dunne crashing to the outside. 1221 01:26:23,444 --> 01:26:25,213 [Vic] But Walter now has to remember, 1222 01:26:25,280 --> 01:26:28,816 he's got to be able to get Pete Dunne back into the ring. 1223 01:26:28,883 --> 01:26:32,921 Title cannot change hands on a countdown. Listen to this. Bam! 1224 01:26:32,987 --> 01:26:37,859 [Mauro] Pete Dunne cannot get going. He is unable to get on track 1225 01:26:37,926 --> 01:26:42,130 in this NXT UK Championship title defense. 1226 01:26:42,197 --> 01:26:43,765 [Nigel] I mentioned it before, 1227 01:26:43,831 --> 01:26:47,135 how Pete Dunne has had trouble with bigger, more powerful opponents. 1228 01:26:47,201 --> 01:26:50,038 You think of the big Scott, Joe Coffey, 1229 01:26:50,738 --> 01:26:53,274 that match at TakeOver: Blackpool. 1230 01:26:53,341 --> 01:26:56,411 [Mauro] Walter with Ring General written across his trunks. 1231 01:26:56,477 --> 01:26:59,080 Vic, he is living up to the moniker and then some. 1232 01:26:59,147 --> 01:27:00,882 [Vic] Absolutely. And right now, again, 1233 01:27:00,949 --> 01:27:04,519 just beating down the WWE United Kingdom Champion. 1234 01:27:04,586 --> 01:27:08,356 That being Pete Dunne. But look at the eyes, look at the grit. 1235 01:27:08,423 --> 01:27:14,329 The determination on a champion, who has held the title for 685 days. 1236 01:27:14,395 --> 01:27:19,000 [Nigel] The determination of The Bruiserweight, who grew up in a tough… 1237 01:27:19,067 --> 01:27:23,771 [Vic] There we go! Dunne unleashing now, unleashing a flurry onto Walter. 1238 01:27:23,838 --> 01:27:26,274 [Mauro] But Walter stopping Dunne in his tracks. 1239 01:27:26,341 --> 01:27:28,843 And there's the agility up and done on display. 1240 01:27:28,910 --> 01:27:31,512 [Vic] It's a enziguri connects. Walter is rocked. 1241 01:27:31,579 --> 01:27:35,116 Can Dunne get the big man up and over? Walter standing switch. 1242 01:27:35,183 --> 01:27:39,020 Dunne lands on his feet, and Dunne connects. 1243 01:27:39,087 --> 01:27:42,423 [Mauro] And there's a show of Pete Dunne's power. 1244 01:27:42,490 --> 01:27:45,259 And it sends Walter rolling to the outside. 1245 01:27:45,326 --> 01:27:49,797 [Nigel] The experience of Walter rolling immediately outside, 1246 01:27:49,864 --> 01:27:51,266 knowing he was in trouble. 1247 01:27:51,332 --> 01:27:53,434 [Vic] We have never seen Walter in this position, 1248 01:27:53,501 --> 01:27:58,973 as Dunne continuing to use his momentum. A moonsault to the floor. 1249 01:28:01,075 --> 01:28:04,879 [Mauro] And Pete Dunne wipes out Walter, and guys, Vic, 1250 01:28:04,946 --> 01:28:07,849 this is what it's going to take for Pete Dunne to prevail. 1251 01:28:07,915 --> 01:28:10,752 He has to utilize the ropes. He has to utilize his speed. 1252 01:28:10,818 --> 01:28:13,054 [Vic] He's got to use everything to his advantage. 1253 01:28:13,121 --> 01:28:17,392 The environment around him to take out Walter as the referee is up to five. 1254 01:28:17,458 --> 01:28:19,861 Championship cannot change hands on a countout. 1255 01:28:19,927 --> 01:28:23,298 Walter is in at seven. Pete Dunne's a fighting champion. 1256 01:28:23,364 --> 01:28:26,834 And look at Dunne, walking right back into the ring. 1257 01:28:26,901 --> 01:28:29,270 [Nigel] Look where he's going, to the top rope. 1258 01:28:29,337 --> 01:28:32,006 That's an interesting strategy at this juncture in the match. 1259 01:28:32,073 --> 01:28:35,243 And it's not paying off, because big Walter caught him. 1260 01:28:35,309 --> 01:28:39,647 [Mauro] Chop by Walter. And now it's Walter going to meet Dunne on the top. 1261 01:28:41,416 --> 01:28:45,687 [Nigel] This could be the biggest mistake that Dunne made in the match, by going to 1262 01:28:45,753 --> 01:28:48,322 the top rope instead of trying to roll under the bottom ropes. 1263 01:28:48,389 --> 01:28:51,392 [Vic] Look at Dunne again to the fingers, to the hand, 1264 01:28:51,459 --> 01:28:54,762 bending back the digits of Walter. 1265 01:28:56,264 --> 01:29:00,668 And now Dunne up and over. Wow. Can he get Walter? 1266 01:29:01,135 --> 01:29:04,339 [Mauro] Walter holding on. We talked about Dunne's strength. 1267 01:29:05,139 --> 01:29:12,080 The Bruiserweight plants Walter! Cover to retain, and Walter kicks out. 1268 01:29:12,280 --> 01:29:17,418 Sitting powerbomb on the much bigger Walter by Pete Dunne. 1269 01:29:17,485 --> 01:29:20,722 [Vic] And again, Walter rolling to the outside. 1270 01:29:20,788 --> 01:29:23,257 We've never seen Walter in this condition, Nigel. 1271 01:29:23,324 --> 01:29:25,126 [Nigel] A couple of times now, 1272 01:29:25,193 --> 01:29:28,896 Walter rolling to the outside. But look at the impact, bruiser-bomb. 1273 01:29:28,963 --> 01:29:31,699 And that is a lot of power from Pete Dunne, 1274 01:29:31,766 --> 01:29:35,870 to be able to take 300 pounds halfway across the ring 1275 01:29:35,937 --> 01:29:38,172 and drive it into the mat with such impact. 1276 01:29:38,239 --> 01:29:40,808 [Mauro] To your point, Vic, I don't know if I've seen Pete Dunne 1277 01:29:40,875 --> 01:29:44,379 this vulnerable in an NXT UK Championship match before. 1278 01:29:44,445 --> 01:29:47,682 [Vic] These two superstars laying it on the line now. 1279 01:29:47,749 --> 01:29:52,420 Biggest stage for Pete Dunne and Walter, and Dunne all the way down! 1280 01:29:52,487 --> 01:29:55,757 Double foot stomp to the massive chest of Walter. 1281 01:29:55,823 --> 01:30:00,128 [Mauro] Sky high double foot stomp. And that will drive the wind 1282 01:30:00,194 --> 01:30:04,732 out of the sails of Walter. And we know how much conditioning is crucial, 1283 01:30:04,799 --> 01:30:08,703 -especially when you're the bigger man. -[Vic] Take a look, Nigel, at this. 1284 01:30:08,770 --> 01:30:11,806 [Nigel] That's got to be 10, 15 feet through the air. 1285 01:30:11,873 --> 01:30:14,041 You heard the impact. The double boot 1286 01:30:14,108 --> 01:30:17,979 into the chest, driving the wind that has just may have broken or cracked the rib. 1287 01:30:18,045 --> 01:30:21,182 [Vic] And again, the referee counting up to four, and Dunne 1288 01:30:21,249 --> 01:30:23,751 gonna get Walter right back into the ring. 1289 01:30:23,818 --> 01:30:26,320 Dunne doesn't want to retain this championship on a countout. 1290 01:30:26,387 --> 01:30:31,592 He wants to beat Walter and prove that he is the most dominant in NXT UK. 1291 01:30:31,659 --> 01:30:34,028 [Mauro] And wanting to do it the right way in the ring. 1292 01:30:34,095 --> 01:30:38,332 Wanting to win by pinfall or submission. Malfunction at the junction there. 1293 01:30:38,399 --> 01:30:42,170 -[Vic] Walter just hit a dropkick. -[Mauro] Shotgun dropkick by Walter! 1294 01:30:42,236 --> 01:30:44,572 [Vic] That's 300 pounds flying through the air. 1295 01:30:44,639 --> 01:30:49,443 And now Walter has the sleeper possibly locked in. Has Dunne to the top rope. 1296 01:30:49,510 --> 01:30:52,480 And Walter's going to have to break the hold. Whoa. 1297 01:30:52,547 --> 01:30:54,081 Oh, man! 1298 01:30:54,148 --> 01:30:58,186 Walter has Dunne, turned Dunne inside out. 1299 01:30:58,252 --> 01:31:01,689 -[Mauro] The no-nonsense Walter. -[Vic] Walter looking for the powerbomb. 1300 01:31:01,756 --> 01:31:05,726 -[Nigel] That's it, new champion! -[Mauro] Cover, and Dunne kicks out! 1301 01:31:05,793 --> 01:31:11,899 [Nigel] Oh, did you see the way Walter put all 300 pounds across the shoulders? 1302 01:31:11,966 --> 01:31:13,801 He actually came off the mat. 1303 01:31:13,868 --> 01:31:18,172 [Vic] We have seen Walter defeat everyone he's faced with the powerbomb. 1304 01:31:18,239 --> 01:31:23,377 It couldn't get the job done, yet here against Pete Dunne. What a match. 1305 01:31:23,778 --> 01:31:26,781 [Nigel] Forcing The Bruiserweight to expend even more energy. 1306 01:31:26,848 --> 01:31:31,185 And now conditioning becomes a big factor in this match. 1307 01:31:31,252 --> 01:31:34,088 [Mauro] And guys, what about the toll, the travel, 1308 01:31:34,155 --> 01:31:38,226 the pressure of being a champion for 685 days? 1309 01:31:38,292 --> 01:31:41,195 It has to be taxing both physically and mentally. 1310 01:31:41,262 --> 01:31:44,131 And again facing a threat the size of Walter, 1311 01:31:44,198 --> 01:31:47,401 again Dunne incredibly vulnerable here tonight. 1312 01:31:47,468 --> 01:31:50,037 [Vic] Walter now trying to hoist up Dunne. 1313 01:31:50,104 --> 01:31:53,774 What clubbing blow to the back of the champion. 1314 01:31:54,675 --> 01:31:57,678 Walter now. Dunne almost looks out on his feet. 1315 01:31:57,745 --> 01:32:00,381 What a chop! 1316 01:32:00,448 --> 01:32:03,084 [Mauro] Reverberating throughout the confines 1317 01:32:03,150 --> 01:32:05,853 of the record crowd here at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. 1318 01:32:08,089 --> 01:32:10,091 [Nigel] Oh, wow! 1319 01:32:11,058 --> 01:32:12,593 Oh! 1320 01:32:12,660 --> 01:32:16,230 [Vic] Dunne's knees buckled. Walter stomps on the champion. 1321 01:32:16,297 --> 01:32:20,134 [Nigel] This display of brutality is almost ungodly. 1322 01:32:20,635 --> 01:32:25,139 [Mauro] Bursting the blood vessels in the chest of Pete Dunne. 1323 01:32:25,973 --> 01:32:30,344 Hellboy-esque right hand could be in the future of Pete Dunne. 1324 01:32:30,411 --> 01:32:31,979 Oh! 1325 01:32:32,046 --> 01:32:35,783 [Vic] And Dunne continuing to fight back. And look at Dunne again. 1326 01:32:35,850 --> 01:32:38,586 Unleashing flurry button chop from Walter. 1327 01:32:38,653 --> 01:32:41,455 [Mauro] And all it takes is one, Vic, to unequalize. 1328 01:32:41,522 --> 01:32:44,625 [Vic] It's the unbelievable strength in the challenger. 1329 01:32:44,692 --> 01:32:48,629 But Walter has not let go of the left wrist of Pete Dunne. 1330 01:32:48,696 --> 01:32:53,668 [Nigel] Take a look at Pete Dunne's body. It is bruises and welts all over it. 1331 01:32:53,734 --> 01:32:55,836 -Oh, hold on. -[Vic] Wait a minute. 1332 01:32:55,903 --> 01:32:59,941 Done trying to bend the hands. Trying to snap the fingers of Walter. 1333 01:33:00,007 --> 01:33:02,944 And now a test of strength, and Walter center of the ring. 1334 01:33:03,010 --> 01:33:05,813 [Nigel] Surely only one man's gonna win this. 1335 01:33:05,880 --> 01:33:09,350 [Mauro] Another stomp. Right to the face of the champion. 1336 01:33:09,417 --> 01:33:14,088 Oh, a spinning head snap, right to the throat of Pete Dunne. 1337 01:33:14,155 --> 01:33:16,490 [Vic] Powerbomb. Trying to connect a second time. 1338 01:33:16,557 --> 01:33:19,727 Step-up enziguri by Dunne. Walters down. 1339 01:33:19,794 --> 01:33:22,530 [crowd cheering] 1340 01:33:25,833 --> 01:33:31,005 [Mauro] NXT universe showcasing its approbation for this wrestling clinic. 1341 01:33:33,240 --> 01:33:36,744 [Nigel] But big Walter went down hard with that enziguri. 1342 01:33:37,478 --> 01:33:40,481 [crowd] Bruiserweight, Bruiserweight! 1343 01:33:43,884 --> 01:33:48,155 [Nigel] What a night it is for the NXT UK brand here. 1344 01:33:48,990 --> 01:33:53,160 [Vic] And look at Pete Dunne, the champion who has been the leader of the brand, 1345 01:33:53,227 --> 01:34:00,001 the cornerstone of NXT UK, taking on his biggest test to date, that being Walter. 1346 01:34:01,002 --> 01:34:03,938 [Nigel] Hand is trapped. Oh! 1347 01:34:05,006 --> 01:34:07,241 [Vic] Follow up with another kick. 1348 01:34:07,708 --> 01:34:11,045 And now it's Dunne again, scaling all the way to the top. 1349 01:34:11,112 --> 01:34:14,582 [Mauro] Speaking of scales, Walter won't be playing any concertos with 1350 01:34:14,648 --> 01:34:17,284 -that kind of offense from Dunne. -[Nigel] He won't be chopping 1351 01:34:17,351 --> 01:34:20,321 any more much if he break those fingers too. 1352 01:34:20,388 --> 01:34:23,424 [Vic] Now, Walter, who caught The Bruiserweight. 1353 01:34:23,491 --> 01:34:27,795 The massive hands now. Locking around the WWE 1354 01:34:27,862 --> 01:34:31,365 United Kingdom Champion, Dunne hanging out for everything right now. 1355 01:34:31,432 --> 01:34:34,368 [Nigel] The vice-like grip with both hands now on the turnbuckle. 1356 01:34:34,435 --> 01:34:36,670 -[Vic] Look at this. -[Nigel] Trying to get that sleeper hold. 1357 01:34:36,737 --> 01:34:40,307 He has suplexed opponents out of the sleeper hold. 1358 01:34:40,374 --> 01:34:43,444 [Vic] Dunne just smash Walter's hand against the post. 1359 01:34:43,511 --> 01:34:46,614 [Nigel] But grit and determination from the Austrian, 1360 01:34:46,681 --> 01:34:49,016 refusing to give up on this suplex attempt. 1361 01:34:49,083 --> 01:34:50,985 [Vic] Walter again. 1362 01:34:51,819 --> 01:34:54,488 And up and over goes Dunne. 1363 01:34:54,555 --> 01:34:56,791 Walter, can he get into the cover? 1364 01:34:56,857 --> 01:35:01,128 Are we about to witness a new WWE United Kingdom Champion? 1365 01:35:01,195 --> 01:35:02,797 Dunne kicks out again. 1366 01:35:02,863 --> 01:35:07,435 [Mauro] Dunne able to kick out from that avalanche sleeper suplex. 1367 01:35:07,501 --> 01:35:09,503 Incredible. 1368 01:35:09,904 --> 01:35:12,206 [Nigel] Just look at this vicious maneuver. 1369 01:35:12,273 --> 01:35:17,511 And the way Don landed, like he came out of a car in a car wreck. 1370 01:35:18,379 --> 01:35:20,347 Good Lord. 1371 01:35:20,414 --> 01:35:23,751 -[Nigel speaking German] -[Vic] You see Walter, though, guys? 1372 01:35:23,818 --> 01:35:27,388 He's going, he's holding his hands. He's clutching at his fist. 1373 01:35:27,455 --> 01:35:30,858 How much damage has been done to the massive hands of Walter? 1374 01:35:30,925 --> 01:35:33,094 [Mauro] And as impressive as Walter has looked, 1375 01:35:33,160 --> 01:35:37,631 he is yet to vanquish the United Kingdom Champion, Pete Dunne. 1376 01:35:38,699 --> 01:35:42,536 [Nigel] But he is getting closer. Oh, again, it's the… 1377 01:35:42,603 --> 01:35:46,741 [Vic] Wait a minute, it was Dunne. Dunne just caught the hand of Walter. 1378 01:35:46,807 --> 01:35:49,977 And again. Make a wish! 1379 01:35:50,044 --> 01:35:53,714 Make a wish. And again, Dunne to the fingers. 1380 01:35:53,781 --> 01:35:55,382 [Nigel] Now both hands damaged. 1381 01:35:55,449 --> 01:35:58,519 [Vic] Wait a minute. German suplex connects. 1382 01:35:58,586 --> 01:36:01,222 -[Nigel] Snap German. -[Vic] Dunne trying to follow up. 1383 01:36:01,288 --> 01:36:06,227 And crucifix pin. Shoulders down to retain. Oh, wow! 1384 01:36:06,293 --> 01:36:10,064 [Mauro] Dunne almost put him away with that rolling crucifix. 1385 01:36:10,131 --> 01:36:15,202 After Walter doing his best to crucify the United Kingdom Champion here tonight. 1386 01:36:15,269 --> 01:36:20,341 [Nigel] Who is going to win this and take the WWE United Kingdom Championship home? 1387 01:36:20,407 --> 01:36:22,309 [Mauro] A war of attrition here 1388 01:36:22,376 --> 01:36:27,081 in Brooklyn TakeOver: New York, WrestleMania weekend. 1389 01:36:27,148 --> 01:36:28,883 And the United Kingdom's… 1390 01:36:28,949 --> 01:36:32,353 Hey, this match already as contentious as Brexit, guys. 1391 01:36:32,887 --> 01:36:39,093 [Nigel] Almost a stunned silence now turns into a cacophony of respect. 1392 01:36:39,160 --> 01:36:43,531 [crowd] Bruiserweight, Bruiserweight! 1393 01:36:44,165 --> 01:36:46,634 [Vic] Oh, and look at The Bruiserweight. 1394 01:36:46,700 --> 01:36:48,536 [Nigel] Unprotected to the side of the jaw. 1395 01:36:48,602 --> 01:36:51,906 [Vic] That's right. After another, one after another by Dunne. 1396 01:36:51,972 --> 01:36:55,543 Walter is rocked. And now it's Walter answering back, 1397 01:36:55,609 --> 01:36:59,513 maybe with one last-ditch effort from both these superstars. 1398 01:36:59,580 --> 01:37:02,583 Dunne answers right back, repeatedly by Dunne. 1399 01:37:02,650 --> 01:37:05,085 [Mauro] And Dunne has the advantage. 1400 01:37:05,152 --> 01:37:07,855 [Vic] Dunne got caught. Is Dunne gonna tap out? 1401 01:37:07,922 --> 01:37:12,393 Dunne rolls his weight, rolls through that gambling. Back to the face. 1402 01:37:12,459 --> 01:37:14,261 [Mauro] Taking me back to the Pride Fighting 1403 01:37:14,328 --> 01:37:16,430 Championship days in Japan with those head stomps. 1404 01:37:16,497 --> 01:37:19,967 [Vic] And Walter. Oh, the fingers bent! Is Walter gonna tap out? 1405 01:37:20,034 --> 01:37:23,204 Is this it, is it over? Is Walter gonna give up 1406 01:37:23,270 --> 01:37:27,775 on the biggest stage here at TakeOver: New York? The finger being bent. 1407 01:37:27,842 --> 01:37:31,979 No way for Walter to let go. Is Walter gonna quit? 1408 01:37:32,046 --> 01:37:34,882 Will the reign continue for Pete Dunne? 1409 01:37:35,449 --> 01:37:37,451 [Nigel] How tough is Walter? 1410 01:37:37,518 --> 01:37:39,887 [Vic] Oh, Dunne continuing relentlessly. 1411 01:37:39,954 --> 01:37:44,491 And again, that length of Walter coming into play. 1412 01:37:44,558 --> 01:37:47,962 [Mauro] Yeah, his physical attributes serving him well there. 1413 01:37:48,028 --> 01:37:54,034 But Pete Dunne's resilience, Pete Dunne's tenacity, has given him an opportunity now 1414 01:37:54,101 --> 01:37:56,136 to chop Walter down to size. 1415 01:37:56,203 --> 01:38:00,107 [Nigel] And it has pulled The Bruiserweight back into this contest. 1416 01:38:00,574 --> 01:38:04,912 I mentioned earlier, if the match goes long, how that could affect 1417 01:38:04,979 --> 01:38:06,747 a bigger opponent like Walter. 1418 01:38:06,814 --> 01:38:11,285 You take a look at Walter now, starting to breathe very heavily. 1419 01:38:11,352 --> 01:38:15,389 [Mauro] Pete Dunne won the NXT WWE United Kingdom Championship 1420 01:38:15,456 --> 01:38:20,294 in the 2017 Match of the Year at TakeOver: Chicago against Tyler Bate. 1421 01:38:20,361 --> 01:38:24,098 Would love to retain here on the biggest stage in NXT history. 1422 01:38:24,164 --> 01:38:26,800 [Vic] Oh, Walter, almost an open palm strike. 1423 01:38:26,867 --> 01:38:32,339 Just a bare slap to Dunne. And now Dunne, and again. Oh, the champion! 1424 01:38:32,406 --> 01:38:35,209 -[Mauro] Oh, my God! -[Vic] Drop from the top rope. 1425 01:38:37,077 --> 01:38:39,747 And now… Where's Walter going? 1426 01:38:40,981 --> 01:38:43,851 No way. Walter all the way to the top rope. 1427 01:38:43,918 --> 01:38:46,220 [Nigel] If he hits this, it's only… 1428 01:38:46,287 --> 01:38:50,624 [Mauro] He gets caught! He gets caught! Dunne again, has Walter caught. 1429 01:38:50,691 --> 01:38:52,326 [Nigel] Dunne looking for the triangle. 1430 01:38:52,393 --> 01:38:55,729 -Gotta be careful of his shoulders. -[Mauro] The fingers again. 1431 01:38:55,796 --> 01:38:57,231 Walter may be out now. 1432 01:38:57,298 --> 01:39:02,069 Reversal by Dunne! Dunne trying to snap the fingers one more time. 1433 01:39:02,136 --> 01:39:06,340 [Nigel] But the strength, the strength of Walter! Look at that. 1434 01:39:06,407 --> 01:39:08,475 [Mauro] Walter able to fight his way free. 1435 01:39:08,542 --> 01:39:11,612 Oh, Walter just beating the hell out of Pete Dunne. 1436 01:39:11,679 --> 01:39:16,450 [Vic] At this point, Walter, almost out of sheer desperation, 1437 01:39:16,517 --> 01:39:20,688 was able to get out of the submission attempt by Dunne. 1438 01:39:20,754 --> 01:39:26,593 [Mauro] Walter proving to be a throwback to the eras led by WWE Bruno Sammartino. 1439 01:39:26,660 --> 01:39:28,662 [Vic] Once again it's Dunne with the left hand. 1440 01:39:28,729 --> 01:39:32,633 Dunne whose offense is focused around the fingers of Walter. Oh! 1441 01:39:32,700 --> 01:39:35,436 [Mauro] And that focus may be hurting Pete Dunne, Nigel. 1442 01:39:35,502 --> 01:39:38,305 [Nigel] Again going to… Oh. 1443 01:39:38,372 --> 01:39:41,508 Gonna get back to what brought him to the race in the first time. 1444 01:39:41,575 --> 01:39:46,847 [Mauro] And now it's Walter stomping away. But Dunne has not let go of the left hand. 1445 01:39:47,514 --> 01:39:52,052 And I wonder if he shouldn't let go, should let go of the left hand. 1446 01:39:52,119 --> 01:39:54,121 Try to create that separation. 1447 01:39:54,188 --> 01:39:58,792 -[Nigel] This is it! -[Mauro] Oh, my God! 1448 01:39:58,859 --> 01:40:01,428 Burning lariat by Walter! 1449 01:40:01,495 --> 01:40:03,364 [crowd cheering] 1450 01:40:03,430 --> 01:40:06,033 [Mauro] Challenger following up. 1451 01:40:06,433 --> 01:40:08,535 Charges in it to a forearm. 1452 01:40:08,602 --> 01:40:14,742 The champion blocks Walter, clothesline takes down The Ring General and now Dunne, 1453 01:40:14,808 --> 01:40:21,248 second time's the charm. Bitter end connects, Pete Dunne to retain… 1454 01:40:21,315 --> 01:40:22,983 [crowd] One, two… 1455 01:40:23,050 --> 01:40:25,719 [Vic] What? Walter kicks out at two. 1456 01:40:25,786 --> 01:40:28,489 [Mauro] Are you kidding? Walter just kicked out of the bitter end. 1457 01:40:28,555 --> 01:40:33,327 That's how Dunne has retained the title on myriad of occasions. 1458 01:40:35,829 --> 01:40:39,299 Oh, wow. I wonder what that does to the psyche of Pete Dunne. 1459 01:40:39,366 --> 01:40:43,237 [Nigel] If you're Pete Dunne, what do you do now? 1460 01:40:43,303 --> 01:40:46,006 [Vic] You saw for a moment the eyes of Dunne 1461 01:40:46,073 --> 01:40:50,711 having that look that you just brought up, Nigel. What's next? What do I have to do? 1462 01:40:50,778 --> 01:40:53,814 Was that Dunne's best opportunity to put Walter away tonight? 1463 01:40:53,881 --> 01:40:57,451 [Mauro] You see it in his body language. Dunne is demoralized. 1464 01:40:57,518 --> 01:41:03,157 Dunne thought he was able to escape New York with the United Kingdom Championship. 1465 01:41:03,223 --> 01:41:07,861 [Nigel] But you can hear the NXT universe stunned as well. 1466 01:41:07,928 --> 01:41:13,534 I think they know we are perhaps on the verge of losing, of seeing the end 1467 01:41:13,600 --> 01:41:17,971 of the most historic title reign of the modern era. 1468 01:41:18,038 --> 01:41:20,541 [crowd chatter] 1469 01:41:20,607 --> 01:41:23,744 [Vic] He's done it before. He can do it again. 1470 01:41:23,811 --> 01:41:26,647 It is Pete Dunne, The Bruiserweight. 1471 01:41:26,713 --> 01:41:30,617 Can he rise to the occasion again tonight against The Ring General? 1472 01:41:30,684 --> 01:41:33,220 [Nigel] And Dunne met his day. 1473 01:41:33,287 --> 01:41:36,290 [crowd] Bruiserweight, Bruiserweight! 1474 01:41:39,793 --> 01:41:45,799 -[Vic] And Dunne with a forearm. -[Mauro] Wow. What a counter by Walter. 1475 01:41:49,403 --> 01:41:52,573 And Dunne forced to dig down deep. 1476 01:41:53,373 --> 01:41:55,375 The impact of those chops. 1477 01:41:55,442 --> 01:41:57,444 Come on! 1478 01:41:58,212 --> 01:42:04,051 -[Nigel] Walter wanting more beckoning. -[Mauro] Dunne said, "Give me Walter." 1479 01:42:04,117 --> 01:42:06,820 Walter saying, "I'm right here. Come on!" 1480 01:42:06,887 --> 01:42:09,957 [Walter] Come on. Come on! 1481 01:42:10,023 --> 01:42:12,025 [grunts] 1482 01:42:12,092 --> 01:42:14,695 [Nigel] And again, Walter returning fire. 1483 01:42:14,761 --> 01:42:15,996 [grunts] 1484 01:42:16,063 --> 01:42:18,232 [Vic] And now Dunne answering back. 1485 01:42:18,298 --> 01:42:22,436 Oh, Walter and Dunne, champion and challenger. 1486 01:42:22,503 --> 01:42:24,004 [Nigel] What a battle! 1487 01:42:24,071 --> 01:42:27,975 [Mauro] A keg of dynamite exploding here at TakeOver: New York. 1488 01:42:28,041 --> 01:42:31,044 [Vic] This is what NXT UK is all about. 1489 01:42:34,148 --> 01:42:39,319 -Oh, my God! He just got laid out. -[Nigel] He's out. Come on! 1490 01:42:39,386 --> 01:42:42,990 [Mauro] He is out like a light. Like a light. 1491 01:42:43,056 --> 01:42:48,562 [Vic] Walter to the outside. Oh, wow. Again it's Walter looking to climb. 1492 01:42:48,629 --> 01:42:50,597 Dunne is out. Dunne is out. 1493 01:42:50,664 --> 01:42:54,268 [Mauro] The crowd here at Barclays Center on its feet in anticipation 1494 01:42:54,334 --> 01:42:58,172 of what we potentially could witness right here, right now. 1495 01:42:58,238 --> 01:42:59,740 [Vic] Walter… 1496 01:42:59,806 --> 01:43:02,576 [Mauro] Dunne with the fingers again. And he snapped them back. 1497 01:43:02,643 --> 01:43:04,578 It's Dunne trying to capitalize. 1498 01:43:04,645 --> 01:43:08,916 [Nigel] Pete Dunne had to be playing possum, had to be lying in wait. 1499 01:43:08,982 --> 01:43:12,119 [Vic] It's Dunne now going to the top. Meeting Walter. 1500 01:43:12,186 --> 01:43:15,522 One last huge move from The Bruiserweight. 1501 01:43:15,589 --> 01:43:19,426 [Nigel] Trying to get up there perhaps for a hurricanrana. 1502 01:43:19,993 --> 01:43:22,863 [Vic] Oh, the position of that arm, could be looking… 1503 01:43:22,930 --> 01:43:28,068 [Nigel] Trying for a triangle. He's not going to get a submission on the ropes. 1504 01:43:28,869 --> 01:43:32,673 [Mauro] He's going to receive more blistering chops courtesy of Walter. 1505 01:43:32,739 --> 01:43:35,042 [Nigel] No, no. What have you done? 1506 01:43:37,344 --> 01:43:39,012 Powerbomb! 1507 01:43:39,746 --> 01:43:41,949 From the top. 1508 01:43:42,015 --> 01:43:43,850 [crowd cheering] 1509 01:43:46,853 --> 01:43:51,758 [Nigel] But look! Look! 1510 01:43:52,659 --> 01:43:55,896 He's back to the top! 1511 01:43:55,963 --> 01:44:00,901 -The champion is prone! -[Mauro] Walter, watch out! 1512 01:44:00,968 --> 01:44:07,741 [Vic] Hooks the leg. Walter is the new WWE United Kingdom Champion. 1513 01:44:07,808 --> 01:44:14,348 [female announcer] Your winner and new WWE United Kingdom Champion, 1514 01:44:14,414 --> 01:44:16,383 Walter. 1515 01:44:16,450 --> 01:44:20,420 [Vic] Walter has dethroned Dunne in New York. 1516 01:44:21,255 --> 01:44:24,825 [Mauro] Stunning display of power 1517 01:44:24,925 --> 01:44:30,297 by Walter, who becomes the new United Kingdom Champion. 1518 01:44:30,364 --> 01:44:34,935 But let's also not forget just how dominant 1519 01:44:35,002 --> 01:44:38,772 The Bruiserweight Pete Dunne was holding the title, 1520 01:44:38,839 --> 01:44:43,143 an astronomical 685 days. 1521 01:44:43,210 --> 01:44:45,846 [Vic] 685 days indeed. 1522 01:44:45,912 --> 01:44:50,651 And Nigel, this was the match we have been waiting for for months. 1523 01:44:50,717 --> 01:44:54,588 It did not disappoint on the biggest stage. 1524 01:44:54,655 --> 01:44:58,925 Let's go back to some of the action in this amazing 1525 01:44:58,992 --> 01:45:02,596 championship match. Got just absolutely absolute brutality. 1526 01:45:02,663 --> 01:45:05,799 [Mauro] Brutal changing of the guard is what we just witnessed. 1527 01:45:05,866 --> 01:45:08,468 [Nigel] The incredible brutality, 1528 01:45:09,036 --> 01:45:12,406 the sounds of those impacts. 1529 01:45:12,472 --> 01:45:16,276 A war of attrition between two gladiators. 1530 01:45:17,110 --> 01:45:19,746 [Vic] A turning point of the matchup. Right, bam! 1531 01:45:19,813 --> 01:45:23,150 That right foot laid Pete Dunne out. 1532 01:45:23,216 --> 01:45:26,019 Dunne would continue to show the heart of a champion. 1533 01:45:26,086 --> 01:45:31,725 And in the end, Walter with this huge powerbomb, boom! 1534 01:45:31,792 --> 01:45:34,294 Planting Dunne in the center of the ring. 1535 01:45:34,361 --> 01:45:39,900 And then moments later, 685 days erased by bam! 1536 01:45:39,966 --> 01:45:42,736 That massive splash from Walter. 1537 01:45:42,803 --> 01:45:44,271 [crowd] …two, three… 1538 01:45:44,338 --> 01:45:48,275 [Mauro] Walter delivering a bitter end 1539 01:45:48,342 --> 01:45:53,380 to Pete Dunne's legendary United Kingdom Championship reign. 1540 01:45:53,447 --> 01:45:56,450 -[applause] -[classic music playing] 1541 01:46:02,389 --> 01:46:08,261 [Vic] Well, no doubt there has been a seismic shift, Nigel, in NXT UK. 1542 01:46:08,328 --> 01:46:12,799 -The Walter era has begun. -[Nigel] You are not kidding. 1543 01:46:12,866 --> 01:46:16,603 Good luck stopping this mountain of a man. 1544 01:46:18,538 --> 01:46:23,110 What a historic moment we have just been witness to. 1545 01:46:23,777 --> 01:46:27,748 [Mauro] And you can hear, Vic Joseph and Nigel McGuinness, chronicle, 1546 01:46:27,814 --> 01:46:29,916 the exploits of Walter 1547 01:46:29,983 --> 01:46:35,422 and the rest of the NXT UK brand Wednesday nights on the WWE Network. 1548 01:46:35,489 --> 01:46:39,359 But there's the former champion, Pete Dunne. 1549 01:46:39,426 --> 01:46:41,795 [Vic] And let's go back again, Nigel. 1550 01:46:41,862 --> 01:46:45,866 We've never seen Walter go to the top rope before. 1551 01:46:46,266 --> 01:46:49,536 [Nigel] He knew he had to pull out all the stomps in the match. 1552 01:46:49,603 --> 01:46:53,340 He tried it earlier in the match. He got caught by Pete Dunne. 1553 01:46:53,407 --> 01:46:58,111 But when he had exhausted the champion enough for that powerbomb off the top, 1554 01:46:58,178 --> 01:46:59,579 he was able to beat him. 1555 01:46:59,646 --> 01:47:04,851 [Mauro] Walter, your new WWE United Kingdom Champion. 1556 01:47:04,918 --> 01:47:07,287 -[crowd chatter] -[classic music playing] 1557 01:47:19,099 --> 01:47:21,768 [soft music playing] 1558 01:47:28,408 --> 01:47:30,310 [woman 1] I don't care who I have to beat. 1559 01:47:30,377 --> 01:47:34,214 I am reclaiming everything they have tried to take from me. 1560 01:47:35,949 --> 01:47:37,317 I'm deserving. 1561 01:47:37,384 --> 01:47:41,354 I'm about to show you how deserving I am. 1562 01:47:44,591 --> 01:47:47,727 I'm going to embarrass and humiliate Charlotte and Becky 1563 01:47:47,794 --> 01:47:49,563 on the grandest stage of them all. 1564 01:47:50,430 --> 01:47:54,034 [woman 2] For the first time in 35 years, 1565 01:47:54,100 --> 01:47:58,238 our women will be the main event of WrestleMania. 1566 01:47:58,305 --> 01:48:00,807 It's winner take all. 1567 01:48:01,908 --> 01:48:07,214 [man] WrestleMania streaming on WWE Network. Watch anytime on demand. 1568 01:48:12,319 --> 01:48:14,421 [Billie Eilish "You Should See Me in a Crown" playing] 1569 01:48:14,487 --> 01:48:18,758 [Mauro] A special thanks to Billie Eilish for "You Should See Me in a Crown". 1570 01:48:18,825 --> 01:48:22,262 One of the official theme songs of NXT TakeOver: New York. 1571 01:48:22,329 --> 01:48:29,336 It's available now on iTunes and Spotify. And talk about kings and queens, 1572 01:48:29,669 --> 01:48:31,771 -Mr. McGuinness. -[Nigel] Absolutely. 1573 01:48:31,838 --> 01:48:35,876 A husband and wife WWE Hall of Famers. 1574 01:48:35,942 --> 01:48:40,280 The glamour of Beth Phoenix, of course. They will be paying very 1575 01:48:40,347 --> 01:48:44,618 close attention to the NXT Women's Championship match later tonight. 1576 01:48:44,684 --> 01:48:50,123 [Mauro] And of course, Beth Phoenix coming out of retirement teaming with Natalya, 1577 01:48:50,190 --> 01:48:54,294 and she will be challenging for the WWE Tag Team Titles. 1578 01:48:54,361 --> 01:48:56,530 [crowd cheering] 1579 01:48:56,596 --> 01:49:00,433 [Mauro] And of course, Natalya's Gad Gymnit are going in the Hall of Fame, 1580 01:49:00,500 --> 01:49:02,636 tomorrow's part of the Hart Foundation. 1581 01:49:02,702 --> 01:49:05,205 [Nigel] Absolutely. But with three very credible challengers 1582 01:49:05,272 --> 01:49:09,309 all gunning for her title tonight, Shayna Baszler is in a tough night, 1583 01:49:09,376 --> 01:49:13,813 because Io Shirai, Kairi Sane, both hold victories over her. 1584 01:49:13,880 --> 01:49:18,418 While Belair has surveyed Baszler's Kirifuda clutch longer than anyone. 1585 01:49:18,485 --> 01:49:23,290 Can the Queen of Spades maintain her throne, or will we no tonight 1586 01:49:23,356 --> 01:49:25,325 see the end of her reign? 1587 01:49:28,728 --> 01:49:31,698 I want you to take a look at this championship. 1588 01:49:33,099 --> 01:49:35,068 Really look at it. 1589 01:49:36,870 --> 01:49:38,538 Look at it. 1590 01:49:39,172 --> 01:49:42,242 Get in on this. Zoom in on this. Look at this title. 1591 01:49:42,309 --> 01:49:46,413 This is the NXT Women's Championship, 1592 01:49:46,479 --> 01:49:50,750 held by the most dominant force this business has ever seen. 1593 01:49:50,817 --> 01:49:55,422 [Mauro] Shayna Baszler's a scary good champion. 1594 01:49:55,488 --> 01:49:58,425 [Shayna] I'm so dominant they had to stop giving me one-on-one matches 1595 01:49:58,491 --> 01:50:01,461 to defend this, and they're throwing three at me now. 1596 01:50:01,528 --> 01:50:03,797 [Disturbed "Are You Ready?" playing] 1597 01:50:09,502 --> 01:50:13,473 [Shayna] I don't care if it's Kairi, Bianca, or Io. 1598 01:50:13,540 --> 01:50:16,610 I'm ready for TakeOver: New York. 1599 01:50:16,676 --> 01:50:19,446 Girl. Uh-uh. 1600 01:50:20,947 --> 01:50:22,749 [Mauro] Kirifuda Clutch. 1601 01:50:23,717 --> 01:50:25,485 I'm not gonna focus on the past. 1602 01:50:25,552 --> 01:50:30,624 [Mauro] Bianca Belair no longer undefeated. 1603 01:50:30,690 --> 01:50:32,659 [Bianca] I'm focusing on the present. 1604 01:50:32,759 --> 01:50:35,261 [music continuing] 1605 01:50:38,164 --> 01:50:42,369 [Bianca] Being undefeated is a mindset. 1606 01:50:42,435 --> 01:50:45,772 You got Jessamyn and Marina, who have Shayna's back. 1607 01:50:45,839 --> 01:50:50,543 Io and Kairi are best friends. And all I have is me, myself and I. 1608 01:50:50,610 --> 01:50:53,913 But that's all I'm gonna need to get the NXT Women's Championship. 1609 01:50:53,980 --> 01:51:00,320 Because I'm undefeated. 1610 01:51:03,923 --> 01:51:06,493 [music continuing] 1611 01:51:06,559 --> 01:51:10,797 Io and I both want the NXT Women's Championship. 1612 01:51:10,864 --> 01:51:13,633 [music continuing] 1613 01:51:18,004 --> 01:51:19,806 [man] It's the genius of the sky, 1614 01:51:19,873 --> 01:51:23,376 Io Shirai, going to be the new NXT Women's Champion? 1615 01:51:23,443 --> 01:51:28,481 I will fly higher than ever as champion. 1616 01:51:30,050 --> 01:51:34,154 If we need to, we will fight against each other. 1617 01:51:34,220 --> 01:51:36,556 [music continuing] 1618 01:51:44,497 --> 01:51:48,301 The NXT women's title is the ultimate treasure. 1619 01:51:48,368 --> 01:51:53,073 [Mauro] Will Kairi Sane become a two time NXT Women's Champion? 1620 01:51:57,077 --> 01:52:00,880 I've heard it all before. Every word, every threat, 1621 01:52:00,947 --> 01:52:03,850 every broken promise from everybody in that locker room. 1622 01:52:04,484 --> 01:52:09,489 [Mauro] Baszler doing her best to silence everyone in the NXT Women's Division. 1623 01:52:09,556 --> 01:52:13,059 [Shayna] The problem is they picked three wild animals. 1624 01:52:14,694 --> 01:52:16,362 And this… 1625 01:52:16,429 --> 01:52:20,333 [Bianca] Bianca Belair is going to walk out the next NXT Women's Champion. 1626 01:52:20,400 --> 01:52:23,937 [Shayna] This is just a piece of red meat I need to hang in front of them. 1627 01:52:24,003 --> 01:52:25,638 I have been champion before. 1628 01:52:25,705 --> 01:52:29,275 [Shayna] What happens when you hang meat in front of a pack of wild animals? 1629 01:52:29,342 --> 01:52:32,846 But they've seen nothing yet. 1630 01:52:32,912 --> 01:52:36,483 [Shayna] I'm gonna sit back and watch them tear each other apart for this. 1631 01:52:36,549 --> 01:52:38,852 I am ready to take over. 1632 01:52:38,918 --> 01:52:43,590 [Shayna] While you hear, "And still NXT Women's Champion." 1633 01:52:45,759 --> 01:52:47,694 [music ends abruptly] 1634 01:52:49,129 --> 01:52:52,132 [crowd cheering] 1635 01:53:01,841 --> 01:53:04,844 [upbeat music playing] 1636 01:53:14,888 --> 01:53:20,059 [Mauro] NXT superstar who has gotten the best of Shayna Baszler. 1637 01:53:20,126 --> 01:53:25,165 First in the finals of the inaugural Mae Young Classic and then to become 1638 01:53:25,231 --> 01:53:28,234 NXT Women's Champion. 1639 01:53:30,136 --> 01:53:34,107 This is Kairi Sane, The Pirate Princess. 1640 01:53:35,575 --> 01:53:36,576 [bell ringing] 1641 01:53:36,643 --> 01:53:38,678 [female announcer] The following Fatal 4-Way match 1642 01:53:38,745 --> 01:53:44,984 scheduled for one fall is for the NXT Women's Championship. 1643 01:53:45,051 --> 01:53:51,791 Introducing the challengers, first from Yamaguchi Japan, Kairi Sane. 1644 01:53:51,858 --> 01:53:52,859 [Mauro] And Percy, 1645 01:53:52,926 --> 01:53:57,430 The Pirate Princess has enjoyed smooth sailing here at Barclays Center. 1646 01:53:57,497 --> 01:54:04,003 It was at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn Four last August where she supplanted Baszler 1647 01:54:04,070 --> 01:54:06,072 as NXT Women's Champ. 1648 01:54:06,139 --> 01:54:08,641 [Percy] As you said before, she's had a great career so far. 1649 01:54:08,708 --> 01:54:10,877 She's in the Royal Rumble match last year, 1650 01:54:10,944 --> 01:54:13,213 the first ever women's battle royal at Mania last year, 1651 01:54:13,279 --> 01:54:15,615 won the Mae You Classic and has also held the title. 1652 01:54:15,682 --> 01:54:19,018 Matter of fact, she feels like she would still be NXT Women's Champion 1653 01:54:19,085 --> 01:54:24,057 if it wasn't for Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke interfering at Evolution. 1654 01:54:24,123 --> 01:54:27,694 [Nigel] To your point, Percy, and to your point, Mauro, 1655 01:54:27,760 --> 01:54:31,064 Kairi is going to feel a certain sense of confidence to come back 1656 01:54:31,130 --> 01:54:35,435 to the same venue where she won the NXT Women's Championship. 1657 01:54:35,501 --> 01:54:38,104 [Mauro] Amen. She is always supremely confident. 1658 01:54:38,171 --> 01:54:42,709 A magnetic personality, has really endeared herself to the NXT universe, 1659 01:54:42,775 --> 01:54:48,214 and she has said that she is here in Brooklyn to reclaim her treasure. 1660 01:54:49,983 --> 01:54:52,118 [crowd cheering] 1661 01:54:52,185 --> 01:54:55,188 [hip hop music playing] 1662 01:54:58,191 --> 01:55:01,894 [Mauro] Meanwhile, the EST of NXT Bianca Belair, 1663 01:55:01,961 --> 01:55:07,467 the last to challenge the Queen of Spades Shayna Baszler, but she fell short. 1664 01:55:10,270 --> 01:55:15,241 [female announcer] Next, from Knoxville, Tennessee, Bianca Belair. 1665 01:55:15,308 --> 01:55:20,113 [Nigel] Well, yes, Mauro, she did fall short in terms of not winning the title, 1666 01:55:20,179 --> 01:55:25,351 but she proved a lot to herself, to the NXT universe, to me as well. 1667 01:55:25,418 --> 01:55:30,757 She's battled the Kirifuda clutch longer than anybody else. 1668 01:55:31,157 --> 01:55:33,993 We take a look there at the tights of Bianca Belair. 1669 01:55:34,060 --> 01:55:36,362 [Mauro] She designs her own tights. 1670 01:55:36,429 --> 01:55:40,333 She's very good with a needle and thread, she says. 1671 01:55:40,400 --> 01:55:45,672 [Nigel] Images of all the offense against everyone of her opponents here tonight. 1672 01:55:46,406 --> 01:55:49,676 Will be hoping to reenact some of that offense here. 1673 01:55:49,742 --> 01:55:53,579 [Mauro] And as always, you need to beware the hair. 1674 01:55:53,646 --> 01:55:56,649 -[crowd cheering] -[upbeat music playing] 1675 01:56:02,522 --> 01:56:07,560 [female announcer] Making her way to the ring from Tokyo, Japan, Io Shirai. 1676 01:56:07,627 --> 01:56:10,663 [Mauro] And Percy, the genius of the sky, Io Shirai, 1677 01:56:10,730 --> 01:56:15,835 the lone participant in this Fatal 4-Way, who has yet to get an opportunity 1678 01:56:15,902 --> 01:56:17,770 at the NXT Women's Championship. 1679 01:56:17,837 --> 01:56:21,474 But she, along with her Sky Pirate partner, Kairi Sane, 1680 01:56:21,541 --> 01:56:25,445 only superstars to pin Baszler in NXT. 1681 01:56:25,511 --> 01:56:29,015 [Percy] That's right, specifically in a six woman Tag-Team. 1682 01:56:29,082 --> 01:56:33,186 Shayna Baszler before with The Horsewomen, it was Bianca, Kairi, and Io. 1683 01:56:33,252 --> 01:56:37,390 And Io was the one with the pin. Bianca is the lone soldier in here without 1684 01:56:37,457 --> 01:56:40,727 a victory, without a pin over Baszler. 1685 01:56:40,793 --> 01:56:43,696 [Nigel] It'll be interesting to see whether the friendship between Sane 1686 01:56:43,763 --> 01:56:47,200 and Shirai goes out the window in this match. 1687 01:56:49,569 --> 01:56:53,506 [Percy] NXT TakeOver: New York is delivered to you by Papa John's. 1688 01:56:53,573 --> 01:56:58,077 Any large handcrafted specialty pizza, just 12 bucks. 1689 01:56:59,812 --> 01:57:04,083 [Nigel] Shirai, a member of the infamous Triple Tales Team, 1690 01:57:04,150 --> 01:57:07,120 the form of free agents in Japan with her sister 1691 01:57:07,186 --> 01:57:10,757 and the former Smackdown Live Champion, Asuka. 1692 01:57:10,823 --> 01:57:13,860 -[crowd cheering] -[upbeat music playing] 1693 01:57:21,501 --> 01:57:24,404 [Mauro] Led by other members of The Horsewomen, 1694 01:57:24,470 --> 01:57:31,477 the only two-time NXT Women's Champion, the alpha female, Shayna Baszler. 1695 01:57:33,446 --> 01:57:38,651 And talk about reverse psychology. She thinks she's been mistreated? 1696 01:57:38,718 --> 01:57:42,622 She's been treating the rest of the division like a baby treats a diaper. 1697 01:57:42,688 --> 01:57:46,392 [Percy] I completely agree. Matter of fact she brought all this upon herself. 1698 01:57:46,459 --> 01:57:50,530 All she's been trying to do is bully and intimidate the Women's Division. 1699 01:57:50,596 --> 01:57:54,434 This cost her. If she would have left well enough alone in the contenders match, 1700 01:57:54,500 --> 01:57:58,137 she would be facing either Io or Bianca in single competition. 1701 01:57:58,204 --> 01:58:00,373 [rock music playing] 1702 01:58:00,440 --> 01:58:04,477 [female announcer] And their opponent, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 1703 01:58:04,544 --> 01:58:08,881 She is the NXT Women's Champion, 1704 01:58:08,948 --> 01:58:12,385 Shayna Baszler. 1705 01:58:12,885 --> 01:58:17,123 [Mauro] And while we are about to marvel at captains of their craft, 1706 01:58:17,190 --> 01:58:24,197 tonight NXT TakeOver: New York has six of the top ten trends worldwide. 1707 01:58:25,431 --> 01:58:30,403 Nothing can stop us. We're all the way up, Nigel. 1708 01:58:30,470 --> 01:58:33,473 [Nigel] Certainly NXT is what the world is not only watching, 1709 01:58:33,539 --> 01:58:36,943 but it's what they're talking about as well. And right now they're talking 1710 01:58:37,009 --> 01:58:41,981 about this Fatal 4-Way for the NXT Women's Championship. 1711 01:58:43,583 --> 01:58:45,818 The Queen of Spades there. 1712 01:58:45,885 --> 01:58:48,855 [rock music playing] 1713 01:58:50,490 --> 01:58:55,962 [Mauro] Baszler seamlessly making the transition from MMA to NXT. 1714 01:58:56,028 --> 01:58:58,831 And look at this. Three on one. 1715 01:58:59,332 --> 01:59:02,802 It looks like the lines have been drawn here, Percy. 1716 01:59:04,137 --> 01:59:08,741 And there it is, the crown jewel in the NXT Women's Division, 1717 01:59:08,808 --> 01:59:11,244 where Shayna Baszler's already making history. 1718 01:59:11,310 --> 01:59:15,982 But tonight facing three other formidable foes, 1719 01:59:16,549 --> 01:59:20,887 in the form of Bianca Belair, Kairi Sane, and Io Shirai. 1720 01:59:20,953 --> 01:59:23,756 Fatal 4-Way rules, Nigel, bring us up to speed. 1721 01:59:23,823 --> 01:59:26,125 [Nigel] No countouts, no disqualifications. 1722 01:59:26,192 --> 01:59:27,793 As this one starts to break down, 1723 01:59:27,860 --> 01:59:30,363 the odds are certainly against the champion. 1724 01:59:31,664 --> 01:59:35,067 [Mauro] And immediately The Sky Pirates get thrown out of the ring. 1725 01:59:35,134 --> 01:59:36,736 And here's a… 1726 01:59:36,802 --> 01:59:39,405 [Percy] Similar situation to TakeOver: Phoenix. 1727 01:59:39,472 --> 01:59:42,441 [Mauro] The last TakeOver event where Belair came so close 1728 01:59:42,508 --> 01:59:45,278 to supplanting the champion. And Blair, pound for pound, 1729 01:59:45,344 --> 01:59:49,715 maybe the best athlete in NXT, already tossing Shayna Baszler around. 1730 01:59:49,782 --> 01:59:53,319 [Nigel] Look how calm Shayna Baszler stays. Oh, look at this. 1731 01:59:53,386 --> 01:59:56,622 [Mauro] Baszler already looked well-scouted by Belair. 1732 01:59:57,156 --> 01:59:58,991 Oh, the power. 1733 01:59:59,058 --> 02:00:01,928 Quick cover here by Bianca Belair. 1734 02:00:01,994 --> 02:00:04,197 [Nigel] Oh, wow, those knees. 1735 02:00:04,263 --> 02:00:07,133 [Mauro] Belair with the cover again. 1736 02:00:07,200 --> 02:00:11,204 The champion doesn't need to be pinned or submitted to lose the title. 1737 02:00:11,270 --> 02:00:14,907 [Nigel] So Shayna Baszler has got to be very careful, cover again. 1738 02:00:14,974 --> 02:00:17,510 [Mauro] Oh, and this time it's Kairi Sane. 1739 02:00:17,577 --> 02:00:19,278 [Nigel] Sane hitting a neckbreaker 1740 02:00:19,345 --> 02:00:22,181 rather than just trying to break up the pin in a conventional manner. 1741 02:00:22,248 --> 02:00:27,453 [Mauro] Yeah, running blockbuster there by Kairi Sane. Oh, double thrust by Belair. 1742 02:00:28,387 --> 02:00:31,324 Wow, Sane's not going to take any cut from Belair. 1743 02:00:31,390 --> 02:00:35,461 Oh, Belair's going to deliver that bulldozing type power. 1744 02:00:35,528 --> 02:00:38,197 [Percy] Just mowed down Kairi Sane. 1745 02:00:38,264 --> 02:00:41,000 [crowd chatter] 1746 02:00:45,605 --> 02:00:48,474 [Percy] Oh! It's out of here. 1747 02:00:48,541 --> 02:00:52,778 [Mauro] Some Gleyber Torres power on display here by Io Shirai. 1748 02:00:52,845 --> 02:00:54,947 Or is it maybe Ichiro Suzuki, 1749 02:00:55,014 --> 02:00:58,384 the legendary Japanese player just ended his legendary career. 1750 02:00:58,451 --> 02:01:01,120 Double dropkick there by The Sky Pirates on Belair. 1751 02:01:01,187 --> 02:01:04,056 [Nigel] Wait a second. Now we're starting to see some collusion 1752 02:01:04,123 --> 02:01:06,225 between Sane and Shirai. 1753 02:01:06,292 --> 02:01:08,928 [Percy] Belair talks about it all the time. She's alone in this game. 1754 02:01:08,995 --> 02:01:10,730 Kairi and Io have each other. 1755 02:01:10,796 --> 02:01:14,433 [Mauro] Oh, Shirai and Sane have been friends for many years, 1756 02:01:14,500 --> 02:01:17,236 going back to their days in the land of the rising sun. 1757 02:01:17,303 --> 02:01:21,807 And they are one step ahead here of the NXT Women's Champion. 1758 02:01:21,874 --> 02:01:24,443 Or is it two steps ahead? 1759 02:01:24,510 --> 02:01:28,080 -[grunts] -[shouts] 1760 02:01:28,147 --> 02:01:30,483 [Mauro] And now what do you do? 1761 02:01:30,549 --> 02:01:35,288 The Sky Pirates, to your point, Nigel. It's every woman for themselves. 1762 02:01:35,354 --> 02:01:38,624 [Nigel] To a certain extent, Mauro, but until it comes to beating the champ… 1763 02:01:38,691 --> 02:01:42,194 -[Mauro] Well, look. Look at this. -[Percy] It's all about competition. 1764 02:01:42,261 --> 02:01:45,564 They knew that sooner or later that one point in this match it might be… 1765 02:01:45,631 --> 02:01:49,368 [Nigel] This isn't my point now, Percy, this is not the time. 1766 02:01:49,435 --> 02:01:51,637 [Mauro] They've had pitch battles in Japan. 1767 02:01:51,704 --> 02:01:53,472 A friendship based on respect. 1768 02:01:53,539 --> 02:01:56,809 And they want to showcase that they are worthy to be 1769 02:01:56,876 --> 02:01:58,844 the next NXT Women's Champion. 1770 02:01:58,911 --> 02:02:01,047 [Nigel] Why expend energy? 1771 02:02:01,113 --> 02:02:04,884 [Mauro] Joshi Puroresu at its best here at Barclays Center. 1772 02:02:07,353 --> 02:02:11,223 Oh, well, leave it to Shayna Baszler to spoil the party. 1773 02:02:11,290 --> 02:02:13,959 Much to the chagrin of the NXT universe. 1774 02:02:15,661 --> 02:02:18,297 Oh, whoa. We talked about bewareing the hair. 1775 02:02:18,364 --> 02:02:23,335 I think that's the first time that it actually hurt Bianca Belair. 1776 02:02:24,003 --> 02:02:25,404 [Nigel] Custard. 1777 02:02:25,838 --> 02:02:27,506 [grunts] 1778 02:02:27,573 --> 02:02:30,276 [Mauro] Oh, no. We've seen… This is how Baszler made her statement 1779 02:02:30,343 --> 02:02:33,412 against Dakota Kai when Baszler made her NXT debut. 1780 02:02:33,479 --> 02:02:35,681 Oh, my God! 1781 02:02:35,748 --> 02:02:39,618 [Nigel] And of course, a Fatal 4-Way , as I mentioned earlier, no disqualification. 1782 02:02:39,685 --> 02:02:42,822 Shayna Baszler has been known to be statistics at times. 1783 02:02:42,888 --> 02:02:45,124 Can do whatever she wants. 1784 02:02:45,191 --> 02:02:49,829 [Mauro] Oh, and yet with that injured arm, Bianca Belair knowing the stakes. 1785 02:02:50,863 --> 02:02:54,800 Showing off her athleticism. dropkick on Baszler. 1786 02:02:55,501 --> 02:03:01,574 And Bianca Belair, homegrown success story from the WWE Performance Center, 1787 02:03:01,640 --> 02:03:04,310 elevating herself to challenger status. 1788 02:03:04,376 --> 02:03:06,979 Has had one opportunity. Oh, look at this! 1789 02:03:07,046 --> 02:03:08,981 [Nigel] Baszler lying in weight. 1790 02:03:09,048 --> 02:03:10,883 Oh! 1791 02:03:11,751 --> 02:03:16,222 [Mauro] Bring back any memories, Nigel? My God! Wow. 1792 02:03:16,822 --> 02:03:20,693 Wow! Baszler face first into the post. 1793 02:03:20,760 --> 02:03:24,797 [Nigel] Incredible. Let me take another look. Listen to this. 1794 02:03:26,031 --> 02:03:27,500 [referee] Let go, Shayna. 1795 02:03:27,566 --> 02:03:31,003 [Nigel] First to block. Oh, my God. 1796 02:03:31,070 --> 02:03:33,639 [Mauro] Oh, quick cover and Belair waiting for the cover. 1797 02:03:33,706 --> 02:03:37,009 And Bianca Belair almost finished her climb right there. 1798 02:03:37,076 --> 02:03:39,678 [Nigel] That's a memory I wish I didn't remember. 1799 02:03:40,179 --> 02:03:42,681 [Mauro] And I'm sure Shayna Baszler feels the same way. 1800 02:03:42,748 --> 02:03:45,651 Kairi Sane used… Oh, wow! 1801 02:03:46,552 --> 02:03:49,755 And the cover by Kairi Sane. 1802 02:03:50,322 --> 02:03:54,560 [Nigel] And again, evidence there of the problem that Shayna Baszler 1803 02:03:54,660 --> 02:03:56,529 is going to face as champion. 1804 02:03:56,595 --> 02:04:01,267 Right now she has to get back in the ring, because if either Sane or Belair 1805 02:04:01,333 --> 02:04:03,402 beats the other, they're taking the title. 1806 02:04:03,469 --> 02:04:07,139 [Mauro] And Kairi Sane trying to do just that. But Bianca Belair 1807 02:04:07,206 --> 02:04:08,774 landing on her feet. 1808 02:04:08,841 --> 02:04:13,546 Oh. Avoiding the dropkick was Sane with the ax-kick to the back. 1809 02:04:15,981 --> 02:04:18,384 Meanwhile, Shayna Baszler still on the outside. 1810 02:04:18,451 --> 02:04:24,690 Reversal on the Irish whip. Straight for a dropkick by the genius of the sky, 1811 02:04:24,757 --> 02:04:27,960 -Io Shirai. -[Percy] Io Shirai joining the party. 1812 02:04:28,027 --> 02:04:33,365 [Nigel] Almost telepathic communication between the two Japanese superstars. 1813 02:04:33,833 --> 02:04:38,437 [Mauro] Oh! Running double knee strikes into the corner by Shirai. 1814 02:04:39,305 --> 02:04:42,107 On Baszler or, excuse me, Bianca Belair. 1815 02:04:42,174 --> 02:04:46,178 Baszler still on the outside, as is Kairi Sane. 1816 02:04:46,245 --> 02:04:50,015 [Percy] It's a great opportunity right here for Io Shirai. One-on-one situation. 1817 02:04:50,082 --> 02:04:52,651 No one else in there to interfere. 1818 02:04:52,718 --> 02:04:56,155 [Mauro] Driving crossbody. Look at the power of Bianca Belair. 1819 02:04:56,755 --> 02:04:58,424 Oh! 1820 02:05:00,092 --> 02:05:04,196 Fallaway slam with authority by Bianca Belair. 1821 02:05:04,263 --> 02:05:08,033 Goes for the cover, but it's Baszler to save her title reign. 1822 02:05:08,100 --> 02:05:10,836 For the time being, that is. 1823 02:05:11,737 --> 02:05:16,175 [Nigel] And the dominant champion now controlling this matchup. 1824 02:05:16,976 --> 02:05:21,380 Fatal 4-Way doesn't really favor Baszler in terms of her methodical style. 1825 02:05:21,447 --> 02:05:23,249 But now this match has gone on, 1826 02:05:23,315 --> 02:05:25,684 and her opponents are starting to show the signs of fatigue. 1827 02:05:25,751 --> 02:05:30,689 She can settle into that normal methodical style that she's used to employing. 1828 02:05:30,756 --> 02:05:33,259 [Mauro] Ember Moon won a Fatal 4-Way match to become 1829 02:05:33,325 --> 02:05:36,695 the new NXT Women's Champion to take over War Games. 1830 02:05:36,762 --> 02:05:40,733 And look at the war games here between Baszler and Belair. 1831 02:05:41,133 --> 02:05:44,136 [Nigel] Trying for the Kirifuda clutch perhaps in the top rope. 1832 02:05:44,203 --> 02:05:47,406 [Percy] Regardless, Shayna Baszler going to have to have eyes 1833 02:05:47,473 --> 02:05:49,141 in the back of her head at all times. 1834 02:05:49,208 --> 02:05:51,911 The competitors down does not mean they're out. 1835 02:05:51,977 --> 02:05:56,015 [Mauro] Oh, my. From the second rope. And there, Kairi Sane now. 1836 02:05:57,383 --> 02:05:59,051 [Nigel] Uh-oh. 1837 02:05:59,118 --> 02:06:01,453 [grunts] 1838 02:06:01,520 --> 02:06:04,223 Trying for the powerbomb, 1839 02:06:04,290 --> 02:06:07,927 but couldn't get it. Not enough strength or leverage for Kairi Sane. 1840 02:06:07,993 --> 02:06:09,995 -This might help. -[Percy] Here we go. 1841 02:06:10,062 --> 02:06:13,198 She's got some help. Wow! 1842 02:06:13,265 --> 02:06:18,103 [Mauro] Double powerbomb suplex. 1843 02:06:18,170 --> 02:06:21,540 -[Nigel] Cover, the opportunity is there. -[Mauro] For who? 1844 02:06:21,607 --> 02:06:25,177 [Nigel] Either. Sane or Shirai. But here's the interesting point. 1845 02:06:25,244 --> 02:06:27,880 -[Mauro] Bodies hit the floor, bro. -[Percy] One more time. 1846 02:06:27,947 --> 02:06:32,685 Kairi Sane got some assistance from Io, and down went Bianca Belair. 1847 02:06:32,751 --> 02:06:35,654 The NXT Women's Champion, Shayna Baszler. 1848 02:06:35,721 --> 02:06:38,991 [Nigel] Sane and Shirai can team up as much as they want, 1849 02:06:39,058 --> 02:06:43,195 but when they get the offense, when they get an opportunity to beat an opponent, 1850 02:06:43,262 --> 02:06:45,998 they've got to fight each other to take it. 1851 02:06:47,199 --> 02:06:51,670 [Mauro] And they may get that opportunity right now, as The Sky Pirates, 1852 02:06:51,737 --> 02:06:54,206 the two standing in the ring. 1853 02:06:54,273 --> 02:07:00,012 Shirai and Sane ready to do something insane! 1854 02:07:00,079 --> 02:07:06,285 And Sane elbow over the top rope and saying, "What's up, Belair and Braszler?" 1855 02:07:06,352 --> 02:07:10,189 [Nigel] The Pirate Princess, mainsale unfold. 1856 02:07:10,689 --> 02:07:14,326 The genius of the sky will fly. 1857 02:07:14,393 --> 02:07:18,831 [Mauro] Lightning quick moonsault out of the corner by Shirai. 1858 02:07:18,897 --> 02:07:21,367 [crowd cheering] 1859 02:07:23,502 --> 02:07:25,604 [Mauro] And yes, The Sky Pirates, 1860 02:07:25,671 --> 02:07:29,742 they're using their friendship, their partnership, to their advantage. 1861 02:07:29,808 --> 02:07:34,246 Oh, Belair intercepts with the spear. Belair goes for the cover on Shirai! 1862 02:07:34,313 --> 02:07:37,383 And Sane short circuits that pinfall attempt. 1863 02:07:38,117 --> 02:07:39,685 [Nigel] Spinning back fist misses. 1864 02:07:39,752 --> 02:07:42,821 [Mauro] And the double chickenwing facebuster by Belair. 1865 02:07:43,322 --> 02:07:47,159 -[Percy] Oh, man. -[Mauro] Step up knee strike by Baszler. 1866 02:07:47,226 --> 02:07:48,861 [Nigel] Baszler got caught. 1867 02:07:48,927 --> 02:07:53,766 [Mauro] Wow. What a German suplex with a bridge by Io Shirai. 1868 02:07:54,366 --> 02:07:59,371 [Nigel] Shirai landed awkwardly on that German suplex to where she couldn't bridge 1869 02:07:59,438 --> 02:08:02,708 into the pinfall attempt. Perhaps damage done. 1870 02:08:02,775 --> 02:08:05,878 -[Mauro] Wow. -[Nigel] All four superstars now, yeah. 1871 02:08:05,944 --> 02:08:10,249 [Mauro] A frenetic Fatal 4-Way match for the NXT Women's Championship. 1872 02:08:10,315 --> 02:08:14,586 -And this scene says it all. -[Percy] Someone can get a cover here. 1873 02:08:14,653 --> 02:08:18,490 [Mauro] And there it is. Shirai for the cover, but Belair rolls Shirai off. 1874 02:08:18,557 --> 02:08:20,359 -[Percy] Kairi with a cover. -[Mauro] Sane now 1875 02:08:20,426 --> 02:08:22,995 going for the pin on Baszler. 1876 02:08:23,662 --> 02:08:25,864 And you know what they say about chaos, 1877 02:08:25,931 --> 02:08:28,267 or Sun Tzu said, "In chaos, there is opportunity." 1878 02:08:28,333 --> 02:08:33,972 And all four, especially Shirai, Sane, and Belair, would love to usurp 1879 02:08:34,640 --> 02:08:38,377 -the NXT Women's Champ. -[Percy] Belair outnumbered yet again. 1880 02:08:38,444 --> 02:08:41,013 [Nigel] Well, Belair was talking trash to both 1881 02:08:41,080 --> 02:08:44,917 Sane and Shirai before. Now she's paying for it. 1882 02:08:44,983 --> 02:08:48,253 [Mauro] She's paying for it in a brutal game of pinfall. 1883 02:08:48,320 --> 02:08:51,423 -[shouts] -[grunts] 1884 02:08:51,490 --> 02:08:54,093 -[Mauro] Oh! -[Nigel] Wait a second. 1885 02:08:54,626 --> 02:08:57,896 [Mauro] Baszler pulls Sane out of the ring. 1886 02:08:57,963 --> 02:09:00,299 Belair, new champion, no. 1887 02:09:01,033 --> 02:09:04,670 Oh, wow. What a forearm by Bianca Belair on Io Shirai, 1888 02:09:04,737 --> 02:09:07,940 and Belair wants to finish what she started at the last TakeOver event. 1889 02:09:08,006 --> 02:09:10,943 She wants to become the NXT Women's Champion. 1890 02:09:11,009 --> 02:09:14,012 Military press slam. 1891 02:09:14,079 --> 02:09:19,518 Super strength on display from the EST of NXT. 1892 02:09:20,753 --> 02:09:23,021 [Nigel] 7-10 split from Belair. 1893 02:09:24,690 --> 02:09:28,393 [Percy] The most powerful woman in the game. The EST of NXT. 1894 02:09:28,460 --> 02:09:31,797 [Mauro] An incredible athlete, Bianca Belair. 1895 02:09:33,298 --> 02:09:36,635 [Percy] Look, look. One more time. Look at the strength. 1896 02:09:36,702 --> 02:09:39,905 Look at this right here by Bianca Belair. 1897 02:09:39,972 --> 02:09:41,406 [Mauro] Oh, wow. 1898 02:09:41,473 --> 02:09:44,676 And forget the Fresh Prince. Double B could become Queen Belair. 1899 02:09:44,743 --> 02:09:48,280 And I'm sure if that happens, Nigel will bust out the Carlton dance. 1900 02:09:48,347 --> 02:09:51,150 She has the opportunity here against Baszler. 1901 02:09:51,216 --> 02:09:53,485 [Percy] Of all the opponents out there, 1902 02:09:53,552 --> 02:09:55,921 she brought back in Shayna Baszler into the ring. 1903 02:09:55,988 --> 02:09:58,290 She wants to defeat the champ one-on-one. 1904 02:09:58,357 --> 02:10:02,728 -[Mauro] Elevated double chickenwing. -[Nigel] Very little Baszler can do. 1905 02:10:02,795 --> 02:10:04,496 -Except that. -[Mauro] What an escape, 1906 02:10:04,563 --> 02:10:07,266 right into the Kirifuda clutch. 1907 02:10:07,332 --> 02:10:11,003 Unbelievable, by Baszler. 1908 02:10:11,069 --> 02:10:14,039 [Nigel] Of course, 1909 02:10:14,106 --> 02:10:17,776 if Belair gets to the ropes, there will be no break of this hold. 1910 02:10:17,843 --> 02:10:20,512 [Percy] Not looking likely. She's stuck in the middle of the ring. 1911 02:10:20,579 --> 02:10:22,681 Even though she did Fatal 4-Way, wouldn't matter. 1912 02:10:22,748 --> 02:10:25,450 [Nigel] We saw in the last match between these two superstar, 1913 02:10:25,517 --> 02:10:31,156 Belair spent a long time in the Kirifuda clutch that can weaken the carotid artery, 1914 02:10:31,223 --> 02:10:33,525 almost like a glass jewel of a boxer, 1915 02:10:33,592 --> 02:10:36,495 making her more susceptible to the hold again. 1916 02:10:36,562 --> 02:10:40,833 [Mauro] Will Blair be able to survive the Kirifuda clutch? 1917 02:10:40,899 --> 02:10:45,671 Will Baszler's dominant reign continue with NXT Women's Champ? 1918 02:10:45,737 --> 02:10:49,408 [Nigel] That is deep underneath the jaw, right across the carotid artery. 1919 02:10:49,474 --> 02:10:52,411 [Percy] Look at the determination of Belair trying to get to her feet. 1920 02:10:52,477 --> 02:10:55,214 [Mauro] The strength she shows in elevating herself 1921 02:10:55,280 --> 02:10:57,783 back up to a vertical base. 1922 02:10:58,617 --> 02:11:02,054 Unbelievable grit and determination by Bianca Belair. 1923 02:11:02,120 --> 02:11:05,824 -As Baszler… KOD, KOD! -[Percy] Here we go. 1924 02:11:05,891 --> 02:11:10,095 [Mauro] Is it gonna lead to the one, two, three? The biggest win of Belair's career. 1925 02:11:10,162 --> 02:11:11,530 [Percy] No! 1926 02:11:11,597 --> 02:11:13,932 [Nigel] Saved by Io Shirai. 1927 02:11:13,999 --> 02:11:16,935 [Percy] Like a heat-seeking missile breaking up the pin. 1928 02:11:17,002 --> 02:11:21,106 [Nigel] And now Belair unleashing a fury on Shirai. 1929 02:11:21,173 --> 02:11:24,910 [Mauro] A volley of clubbing forearms to the back of Shirai. 1930 02:11:24,977 --> 02:11:27,079 Oh, what a counter! 1931 02:11:27,145 --> 02:11:29,715 X factor there by Shirai. 1932 02:11:30,115 --> 02:11:33,485 An X-Pac, a part of DX, going into the Hall of Fame. 1933 02:11:33,552 --> 02:11:36,388 And there's a Hall of Fame moonsault by Shirai. 1934 02:11:36,455 --> 02:11:38,390 [Percy] Io's going for one more! 1935 02:11:38,457 --> 02:11:43,462 [Mauro] Double spring… Oh, wow. The genius of the sky 1936 02:11:43,528 --> 02:11:49,935 showing she has a mid-town level moonsault. Do we have a new champion? 1937 02:11:51,470 --> 02:11:55,607 [Nigel] But see there, Shayna Baszler almost half out of it. 1938 02:11:55,674 --> 02:11:57,476 She knew where she was going. 1939 02:11:57,542 --> 02:12:02,948 [Mauro] Guys, Kairi Sane just cost Io Shirai the NXT Women's Championship. 1940 02:12:03,015 --> 02:12:07,219 [Percy] Hey, too bad, it's every woman for herself right now, friends or not. 1941 02:12:07,286 --> 02:12:10,689 [Mauro] And Shirai… Well, Sane now. 1942 02:12:10,756 --> 02:12:12,024 [shouts] 1943 02:12:12,090 --> 02:12:18,864 [Mauro] Oh, slam on Baszler, friendship be damned, at TakeOver: New York. 1944 02:12:20,132 --> 02:12:23,101 [Nigel] Look where she goes now. 1945 02:12:23,168 --> 02:12:25,671 [Percy] It's about to get crazy up in here. 1946 02:12:25,737 --> 02:12:29,474 [Mauro] Sane ready to deliver the insane elbow on Shayna Baszler! 1947 02:12:29,541 --> 02:12:32,444 Kairi Sane going to become a two-time champion! 1948 02:12:32,511 --> 02:12:35,580 Oh! Turnabout is fair play. 1949 02:12:35,647 --> 02:12:40,285 Turnabout is fair play. Shirai gives Sane a receipt 1950 02:12:40,352 --> 02:12:44,856 in the form of costing her a chance at becoming a two-time champ. 1951 02:12:45,857 --> 02:12:46,858 [grunts] 1952 02:12:46,925 --> 02:12:49,928 [Nigel] There's no ill will between these two superstars. 1953 02:12:49,995 --> 02:12:54,166 -[Mauro] Oh, yes, there is. -[Nigel] They know what is on the line. 1954 02:12:54,800 --> 02:12:56,902 [crowd chatter] 1955 02:12:56,969 --> 02:12:58,904 [grunts] 1956 02:12:59,304 --> 02:13:00,305 [shouts] 1957 02:13:00,372 --> 02:13:04,943 [Mauro] Whoa, I know what you're trying to get at, Nigel, but the NXT Women's 1958 02:13:05,010 --> 02:13:08,013 Championship is on the line, and Shirai says, 1959 02:13:08,080 --> 02:13:13,318 "I can put the friendship on the back burner. I came to NXT to be the best." 1960 02:13:13,385 --> 02:13:17,155 [grunts] 1961 02:13:17,222 --> 02:13:19,958 -[Mauro] Oh, wow. -[Nigel] Forearms a flurry into the neck. 1962 02:13:20,025 --> 02:13:23,528 [Mauro] My God, Shirai treating her best friend like a crash test dummy 1963 02:13:23,595 --> 02:13:26,999 here in this Fatal 4-Way match. And Io Shirai… 1964 02:13:27,065 --> 02:13:31,003 Good counter into a DDT by Sane. 1965 02:13:31,069 --> 02:13:34,940 [Nigel] All the way, Sane there kicked her legs frantically 1966 02:13:35,007 --> 02:13:37,843 to disturb the balance of Io Shirai. 1967 02:13:37,909 --> 02:13:42,080 [Mauro] Hey, you could see the emotional turmoil on the face of Kairi Sane. 1968 02:13:42,147 --> 02:13:44,616 Kairi Sane doesn't want to have to do this. 1969 02:13:44,683 --> 02:13:48,353 [Percy] She got to stab her friend in the back, but it's the Women's Championship. 1970 02:13:48,420 --> 02:13:50,355 [Mauro] Beware the hand. 1971 02:13:50,989 --> 02:13:53,358 Belair whipping it and whipping it good. 1972 02:13:53,425 --> 02:13:57,462 She now interjects herself back into this Fatal 4-Way match. 1973 02:13:57,529 --> 02:14:00,065 Looking for another KOD. 1974 02:14:01,433 --> 02:14:04,870 -Oh, instead… Oh, my. -[Percy] Oh, look at this. 1975 02:14:04,936 --> 02:14:07,205 Belair going for a two for one special. 1976 02:14:07,272 --> 02:14:09,441 [Mauro] WrestleMania weekend! 1977 02:14:09,508 --> 02:14:14,246 And it's Bianca Belair with a titanic TakeOver. 1978 02:14:14,312 --> 02:14:15,480 [Percy] Here we go. 1979 02:14:15,547 --> 02:14:18,650 [Mauro] KOD exterior. 1980 02:14:18,717 --> 02:14:22,621 [Percy] Pick one. Bianca Belair is about to do it. 1981 02:14:22,687 --> 02:14:24,990 [Mauro] Bianca Belair on the cover! 1982 02:14:25,057 --> 02:14:29,828 Ans instead, she gets a vicious kick from Shayna Baszler. 1983 02:14:29,895 --> 02:14:31,897 Back to the Kirifuda clutch. 1984 02:14:31,963 --> 02:14:37,569 [Nigel] They're frantically struggling. That is deep. That is deep. 1985 02:14:37,636 --> 02:14:41,440 [Percy] This could be lights out with Belair, if she can't find a way out. 1986 02:14:41,506 --> 02:14:43,041 [Mauro] Belair is fading. 1987 02:14:43,108 --> 02:14:46,077 [Nigel] Belair like a fish out of water. 1988 02:14:46,478 --> 02:14:51,550 Crawling, scratching, desperately trying to go for the eyes. 1989 02:14:51,950 --> 02:14:57,722 [Mauro] The squeeze on Belair. Baszler knows that victory is nigh. 1990 02:14:57,789 --> 02:14:59,257 [bell ringing] 1991 02:14:59,324 --> 02:15:01,393 [Mauro] There's the tap. 1992 02:15:03,795 --> 02:15:05,797 [rock music playing] 1993 02:15:05,864 --> 02:15:12,704 [female announcer] Your winner and still NXT Women's Champion, Shayna Baszler. 1994 02:15:12,771 --> 02:15:17,175 [Mauro] With no help from other members of The Horsewomen, 1995 02:15:17,242 --> 02:15:23,048 Shayna Baszler just solidified the reason why she is the alpha female. 1996 02:15:23,115 --> 02:15:27,652 The reason why she is giving Asuka a run for her money 1997 02:15:27,719 --> 02:15:30,589 as the most dominant NXT Women's Champion ever. 1998 02:15:30,655 --> 02:15:36,528 And guys, on this night in Brooklyn, Shayna Baszler conquered three other 1999 02:15:36,595 --> 02:15:41,500 superstars to continue being the only two-time champion 2000 02:15:41,566 --> 02:15:43,401 in NXT Women's history. 2001 02:15:43,468 --> 02:15:47,339 [Percy] Aside from Baszler's dominating abilities in the ring, 2002 02:15:47,405 --> 02:15:49,741 what makes her so special is her timing. 2003 02:15:49,808 --> 02:15:53,645 She waited for the right moment, the right opportunity, which she sees 2004 02:15:53,712 --> 02:15:58,316 when she found a moment against Bianca Belair, and took it and retained 2005 02:15:58,383 --> 02:16:00,886 the NXT Women's Championship. 2006 02:16:02,154 --> 02:16:06,658 [Nigel] This is how the match went down early on here. 2007 02:16:06,725 --> 02:16:10,595 Some of the collisions that we saw between The Sky Pirates, 2008 02:16:10,662 --> 02:16:14,232 Shirai propelling Sane over the top rope. 2009 02:16:15,734 --> 02:16:20,772 [Percy] And Io Shirai right here thought she had it, was going for it. 2010 02:16:20,839 --> 02:16:22,674 Hit it right here on Bianca Belair. 2011 02:16:22,741 --> 02:16:27,812 But her best friend Kairi Sane was saying, "Not today, I want the title for myself." 2012 02:16:29,247 --> 02:16:35,086 And the power of Bianca Belair hitting not just one, but two, Io and Kairi. 2013 02:16:35,153 --> 02:16:36,388 Planting them face first. 2014 02:16:36,454 --> 02:16:39,491 She's gonna take her pick, but this is what I was talking about. 2015 02:16:39,558 --> 02:16:45,263 The intelligence and the timing of Shayna Baszler out of nowhere. 2016 02:16:45,697 --> 02:16:50,135 [Nigel] It took so long for Belair to try to turn over Shayna, 2017 02:16:50,201 --> 02:16:52,938 it gave Belair, it gave Baszler the opportunity 2018 02:16:53,004 --> 02:16:55,907 to kick and hook in the Kirifuda clutch. 2019 02:16:56,942 --> 02:17:00,111 [Mauro] I know long time, Shayna Baszler, trainer, 2020 02:17:00,178 --> 02:17:03,682 former UFC Heavyweight Champion, now Bellator MMA Heavyweight, 2021 02:17:03,748 --> 02:17:07,319 who you can see on the zone, by the way, Josh Barnett is in attendance, 2022 02:17:07,385 --> 02:17:11,790 and I know Billy Robinson is somewhere smiling, knowing that the Queen of Spades, 2023 02:17:11,856 --> 02:17:15,160 knowing that the queen of NXT, 2024 02:17:15,594 --> 02:17:18,296 Shayna Baszler is as dominant as ever. 2025 02:17:18,363 --> 02:17:23,602 And here comes the rest of The Horsewomen cavalry here. 2026 02:17:23,668 --> 02:17:28,840 And it is a scene of a taste of what's to come when the women make history, 2027 02:17:28,907 --> 02:17:32,978 WrestleMania Sunday with Ronda Rousey representing The Horsewomen against 2028 02:17:33,044 --> 02:17:36,815 Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch in the main event of Mania. 2029 02:17:36,881 --> 02:17:41,386 [Nigel] What an incredible way to end WrestleMania weekend that would be. 2030 02:17:42,520 --> 02:17:46,725 [Mauro] But what an incredible performance, by hook or by crook. 2031 02:17:47,325 --> 02:17:49,494 Shayna Baszler continues to run 2032 02:17:49,561 --> 02:17:54,766 the NXT Women's Division and she is running this town tonight. 2033 02:17:54,833 --> 02:17:57,836 [rock music playing] 2034 02:18:00,939 --> 02:18:01,973 [suspense music playing] 2035 02:18:02,040 --> 02:18:06,011 [Shane] I'm the best in the world because I was born that way. 2036 02:18:06,444 --> 02:18:11,049 From this point forward, I'm going to start doing things for me. 2037 02:18:12,117 --> 02:18:18,123 And that's why it felt so good beating the holy hell out of The Miz. 2038 02:18:19,758 --> 02:18:26,264 I proved everyone wrong. I became the most must see WWE superstar of all time. 2039 02:18:27,165 --> 02:18:30,001 [man 1] On the grandest stage of them all. 2040 02:18:30,068 --> 02:18:34,072 Get ready for another best in the world beating. 2041 02:18:34,139 --> 02:18:39,878 [The Miz] I am going to destroy Shane McMahon in a Falls Count Anywhere match. 2042 02:18:39,944 --> 02:18:46,217 [man 2] WrestleMania streaming live on WWE Network this Sunday, 7 Eastern, 4 Pacific. 2043 02:18:46,284 --> 02:18:49,287 [piano music playing] 2044 02:18:54,292 --> 02:18:59,497 [narrator] In a house of legends, there's only one hall of Immortality. 2045 02:18:59,564 --> 02:19:02,133 [suspense music playing] 2046 02:19:02,200 --> 02:19:03,568 [narrator] The Attitude. 2047 02:19:03,635 --> 02:19:05,804 What couldn't you knock down with that? 2048 02:19:05,870 --> 02:19:07,105 [narrator] The Music Man. 2049 02:19:07,172 --> 02:19:11,576 Bigger than the Rolling Stones. Even bigger than a Beatles reunion. 2050 02:19:11,643 --> 02:19:12,944 [narrator] The Tag Team. 2051 02:19:13,011 --> 02:19:16,414 [man 3] Many consider them the dominant Tag Team of the 90s. 2052 02:19:16,481 --> 02:19:18,116 [narrator] The All-American Girl. 2053 02:19:18,183 --> 02:19:20,418 [man 4] Torrie Wilson, a true trailblazer. 2054 02:19:20,485 --> 02:19:21,519 [narrator] The Barber. 2055 02:19:21,586 --> 02:19:23,521 [man 5] The Barber is a cut above the rest. 2056 02:19:23,588 --> 02:19:25,657 [narrator] And a family legacy. 2057 02:19:25,724 --> 02:19:27,392 [man 6] You're gonna find out we are 2058 02:19:27,459 --> 02:19:31,196 the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. 2059 02:19:31,262 --> 02:19:37,836 [narrator] In our house, greatness lives in the WWE Hall of Fame. 2060 02:19:37,902 --> 02:19:43,174 Streaming live on WWE network tomorrow night, 7 Eastern, 4 Pacific. 2061 02:19:48,680 --> 02:19:54,986 A moment to catch our breath as we kick off WrestleMania weekend with a bang. 2062 02:19:55,053 --> 02:19:59,324 The Black and Gold brand continuing to raise the bar higher 2063 02:19:59,391 --> 02:20:02,627 than the Empire State Building. This is NXT, my friend. 2064 02:20:02,694 --> 02:20:05,363 It absolutely is. So much has gone on tonight. 2065 02:20:05,430 --> 02:20:09,768 Everybody's going to be talking about it, talking about, talking about it. 2066 02:20:09,834 --> 02:20:12,637 Following TakeOver: New York tonight, 2067 02:20:12,704 --> 02:20:18,276 WWE COO, the founder of NXT Triple H, will be giving you his opinion 2068 02:20:18,343 --> 02:20:23,615 on the winners, the losers, the triumphs, and the controversy directly following 2069 02:20:23,681 --> 02:20:27,452 TakeOver: New York tonight, only on Facebook Live. 2070 02:20:29,087 --> 02:20:31,523 [Disturbed "Are You Ready?" playing] 2071 02:20:31,589 --> 02:20:35,260 [Percy] Here we go. This is what it's all about. 2072 02:20:35,326 --> 02:20:37,529 Following Tommaso Ciampa relinquishing 2073 02:20:37,595 --> 02:20:41,666 the NXT title, the championship is now up for grab. 2074 02:20:41,733 --> 02:20:46,738 So, the question is, who will claim the most coveted prize in the land? 2075 02:20:46,805 --> 02:20:49,874 We'll find out when Johnny Gargano 2076 02:20:49,941 --> 02:20:54,012 faces Adam Cole in a 2 out of 3 Falls match next. 2077 02:20:54,078 --> 02:20:57,182 [Disturbed "Are You Ready?" playing] 2078 02:20:58,616 --> 02:20:59,651 [soft music playing] 2079 02:20:59,717 --> 02:21:03,988 [man 1] I was going to stand out here tonight and announce the main event 2080 02:21:04,055 --> 02:21:11,029 of NXT TakeOver: New York. Johnny Gargano and the NXT Champion, Tommaso Ciampa. 2081 02:21:12,597 --> 02:21:15,166 Reality has made that match an impossibility. 2082 02:21:16,000 --> 02:21:21,906 For Tommaso Ciampa, reality has dictated that he need neck surgery 2083 02:21:21,973 --> 02:21:25,510 and has had to relinquish the NXT Championship. 2084 02:21:25,577 --> 02:21:28,580 [soft music playing] 2085 02:21:29,781 --> 02:21:35,687 [man 1] The beautiful part of NXT is that when one dream ends, another dream begins. 2086 02:21:35,753 --> 02:21:41,526 The dream continues on for Johnny Gargano as he goes 2087 02:21:41,593 --> 02:21:48,600 to New York City to compete for the NXT Championship. But against who? 2088 02:21:50,802 --> 02:21:54,172 [Adam] There's only one man who should headline NXT TakeOver, 2089 02:21:54,239 --> 02:21:57,575 who has earned his right to become NXT Champion. 2090 02:21:57,642 --> 02:22:01,980 [man 2] It is a Fatal 5-Way match to determine who will challenge 2091 02:22:02,046 --> 02:22:07,018 Johnny Gargano for the now vacant NXT Championship in NXT TakeOver: New York. 2092 02:22:07,085 --> 02:22:12,557 [Adam] There's only one man who deserves to rule the world, and that man 2093 02:22:12,624 --> 02:22:14,592 is Adam Cole, baby. 2094 02:22:14,659 --> 02:22:17,829 [Mauro] Ricochet on the cusp of going to the Big Apple. 2095 02:22:17,896 --> 02:22:20,798 Last shot by Adam Cole. He gets the next shot. 2096 02:22:20,865 --> 02:22:24,936 Heading an NXT title in the main event of TakeOver: New York 2097 02:22:25,003 --> 02:22:28,172 in a 2 out of 3 Falls mega main event. 2098 02:22:28,239 --> 02:22:31,342 [Adam] I had to show not just NXT, but all of WWE 2099 02:22:31,409 --> 02:22:35,280 that Adam Cole is once again deserving of the NXT Championship. 2100 02:22:36,514 --> 02:22:38,883 [Johnny] The name Adam Cole speaks for itself. 2101 02:22:38,950 --> 02:22:42,387 The big difference between me and him is he's hungry. 2102 02:22:42,453 --> 02:22:43,688 But I'm starving. 2103 02:22:43,755 --> 02:22:48,059 I've said my path ends with me becoming NXT Champion. 2104 02:22:48,126 --> 02:22:52,997 And now with Tommaso out, my path to the NXT Championship goes through you. 2105 02:22:53,064 --> 02:22:57,602 I let a monster become NXT Champion once, can't let it happen again. 2106 02:22:57,669 --> 02:23:01,306 To Adam Cole, I'm gonna show you why 2107 02:23:01,372 --> 02:23:06,611 they call me Johnny TakeOver, baby. 2108 02:23:06,678 --> 02:23:10,014 Are you kidding me? Johnny TakeOver? 2109 02:23:10,081 --> 02:23:13,985 [man 3] You haven't been in the old winner's circle when it comes to TakeOver. 2110 02:23:14,052 --> 02:23:19,057 [Adam] Johnny has not earned the right of the name Johnny TakeOver. 2111 02:23:19,123 --> 02:23:20,491 Not even close. 2112 02:23:20,558 --> 02:23:26,197 My debut in the Barclays Center, the first ever NXT North American Champion, 2113 02:23:26,264 --> 02:23:29,100 the first ever War Games match, and I did it at TakeOver. 2114 02:23:29,167 --> 02:23:34,305 [man 4] Johnny participation cannot beat Adam Cole 2 out of 3 Falls. 2115 02:23:34,372 --> 02:23:37,642 [Johnny] If I had his road, if I had his path here, I'd be a different person. 2116 02:23:37,709 --> 02:23:42,580 I don't want that. I'm proud of who I am. I'm proud of what I've done to get here. 2117 02:23:43,014 --> 02:23:45,416 [Adam] I'm gonna prepare for this 2 out of 3 Falls match 2118 02:23:45,483 --> 02:23:49,787 the exact same way I prepare for every other match that I have. 2119 02:23:49,854 --> 02:23:52,056 That's to win. Prepare. 2120 02:23:52,123 --> 02:23:54,859 I'm gonna do what I always do, that's be the best. 2121 02:23:56,260 --> 02:23:57,962 To prepare for this match 2122 02:23:58,029 --> 02:24:00,531 without a shadow of doubt the biggest match of my life, 2123 02:24:00,598 --> 02:24:02,433 I need to go back to my roots. 2124 02:24:02,500 --> 02:24:05,269 So I'm gonna go home, I'm gonna go to Cleveland. 2125 02:24:05,336 --> 02:24:07,105 I'm gonna remember why I love this. 2126 02:24:07,171 --> 02:24:10,341 I wouldn't change a thing about these past four years, 2127 02:24:10,408 --> 02:24:12,610 because it's made me appreciate where I'm going, 2128 02:24:12,677 --> 02:24:16,014 and where I'm going is the main event of TakeOver: New York. 2129 02:24:16,080 --> 02:24:19,417 [Johnny] Johnny Gargano, Adam Cole. The big money match. 2130 02:24:19,484 --> 02:24:21,486 [Adam] Johnny Gargano, you're in for a war. 2131 02:24:21,552 --> 02:24:24,055 [Johnny] And as long as my heart's still beating, I will not stop. 2132 02:24:24,122 --> 02:24:27,325 [Adam] You ever heard of the term strength in numbers before? 2133 02:24:27,392 --> 02:24:30,028 You will never become the NXT Champion. 2134 02:24:30,094 --> 02:24:32,864 That title belongs to me. 2135 02:24:32,930 --> 02:24:35,900 [Johnny] I will fight to make my dream come true. 2136 02:24:35,967 --> 02:24:41,039 Adam Cole will be the NXT Champion. 2137 02:24:41,105 --> 02:24:43,708 And that, that's undisputed. 2138 02:24:43,775 --> 02:24:48,880 [Johnny] I will do whatever it takes to finally have my moment. 2139 02:24:53,251 --> 02:24:56,254 [crowd cheering] 2140 02:25:00,958 --> 02:25:03,961 [rock music playing] 2141 02:25:27,752 --> 02:25:30,088 [Mauro] From stepping into a wrestling ring 2142 02:25:30,154 --> 02:25:34,525 for the first time as a chubby eight year old Cleveland kid in the parking lot 2143 02:25:34,592 --> 02:25:36,661 of the family-owned catering business, 2144 02:25:36,728 --> 02:25:40,364 to getting an opportunity at becoming the 15th NXT 2145 02:25:40,431 --> 02:25:45,236 Champion on the Black and Gold brand's biggest stage at TakeOver: New York. 2146 02:25:45,303 --> 02:25:51,976 Johnny Gargano is, as his father Frank said, quote, "Actually living the dream." 2147 02:25:52,043 --> 02:25:59,050 And with all due respect to Tony Stark, Percy, Johnny Gargano is NXT's Iron Man. 2148 02:25:59,383 --> 02:26:03,554 And he'll have to be tonight in the biggest fight of his life. 2149 02:26:03,621 --> 02:26:06,958 [Percy] This man's come a long way from making pizza at his dad's shop. 2150 02:26:07,024 --> 02:26:11,162 And this man said… You think after 4 years, 2 titles and 12 TakeOvers 2151 02:26:11,229 --> 02:26:14,098 he'd be satisfied, but this man is clearly not. 2152 02:26:14,165 --> 02:26:15,967 He wants the NXT title. 2153 02:26:16,567 --> 02:26:20,037 [Nigel] While we're on the road of quoting people, Triple H said, 2154 02:26:20,104 --> 02:26:23,374 "Two different paths, one goal. 2155 02:26:23,775 --> 02:26:26,277 Two roads diverged in a wood, 2156 02:26:26,344 --> 02:26:31,249 and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." 2157 02:26:31,315 --> 02:26:34,852 Will it make the difference for Johnny Gargano tonight? 2158 02:26:34,919 --> 02:26:39,690 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano, his record 12th TakeOver match, 2159 02:26:39,757 --> 02:26:42,160 and he is below the Mendoza line. 2160 02:26:42,226 --> 02:26:46,731 He's only had one TakeOver victory in the last year and tonight he's got a win 2161 02:26:46,797 --> 02:26:51,969 two times in one night to become NXT Champion. 2162 02:26:52,036 --> 02:26:55,039 [crowd cheering] 2163 02:27:02,346 --> 02:27:05,349 [rock music playing] 2164 02:27:09,020 --> 02:27:12,023 [crowd cheering] 2165 02:27:19,864 --> 02:27:23,534 [Mauro] And while the betting odds probably a pickup 2166 02:27:23,601 --> 02:27:26,871 in this first ever matchup on NXT 2167 02:27:26,938 --> 02:27:32,677 with so much at stake, not only the vacant NXT title vacated by the injured Tommaso 2168 02:27:32,743 --> 02:27:38,850 Ciampa, but tonight we will crown NXT's first Triple Crown winner, Adam Cole. 2169 02:27:38,916 --> 02:27:42,753 Riding a wave of momentum, winning that Fatal 5-Way match 2170 02:27:42,820 --> 02:27:45,156 to get this opportunity here tonight. 2171 02:27:45,223 --> 02:27:48,192 [Percy] Cole believes that he will win this match tonight, because 2172 02:27:48,259 --> 02:27:53,130 he was the first North American Champion. He was the first winner of NXT War Games. 2173 02:27:53,197 --> 02:27:55,766 He was the one that beat down newly-crowned NXT 2174 02:27:55,833 --> 02:27:59,103 Champion Drew McIntyre right here in this very building. 2175 02:27:59,170 --> 02:28:03,507 But hey, look, that's all the past. It's about what you do right now. 2176 02:28:03,574 --> 02:28:05,309 What you do tonight. 2177 02:28:05,376 --> 02:28:07,511 [Mauro] Was it a harbinger of things to come 2178 02:28:07,578 --> 02:28:12,116 at Adam Cole's debut in Brooklyn at TakeOver when he attacked… 2179 02:28:12,183 --> 02:28:13,751 [crowd cheering] 2180 02:28:13,818 --> 02:28:19,523 …the then newly-crowned Drew McIntyre, the champion holding the title up in the air? 2181 02:28:19,590 --> 02:28:21,425 And here we are, full circle. 2182 02:28:21,492 --> 02:28:27,765 Tomorrow marks the 11th anniversary of the start of Adam Cole's sterling career. 2183 02:28:27,832 --> 02:28:30,868 [crowd chatter] 2184 02:28:36,073 --> 02:28:37,308 [bell ringing] 2185 02:28:37,375 --> 02:28:41,646 [female announcer] The following is a 2 out of 3 Falls match 2186 02:28:41,712 --> 02:28:46,384 for the vacant NXT Championship. 2187 02:28:46,450 --> 02:28:49,754 [crowd cheering] 2188 02:28:52,556 --> 02:28:56,260 Introducing first from Cleveland, Ohio, 2189 02:28:56,327 --> 02:29:01,766 weighing in at 199 pounds, Johnny Gargano. 2190 02:29:01,832 --> 02:29:04,835 [crowd cheering and booing] 2191 02:29:09,206 --> 02:29:13,911 And his opponent, representing the Undisputed Era, 2192 02:29:13,978 --> 02:29:16,113 Adam Cole. 2193 02:29:16,180 --> 02:29:19,183 [crowd cheering] 2194 02:29:26,624 --> 02:29:29,226 [Mauro] A sold out Barclays Center. 2195 02:29:29,293 --> 02:29:34,231 A NXT record crowd of nearly 16,000 2196 02:29:34,298 --> 02:29:38,569 on hand for this epic encounter. 2197 02:29:38,636 --> 02:29:42,873 The vacant NXT Championship hangs in the balance. 2198 02:29:42,940 --> 02:29:48,579 2 out of 3 Falls to determine the new NXT Champ. 2199 02:29:48,646 --> 02:29:50,181 [bell ringing] 2200 02:29:50,247 --> 02:29:51,782 [crowd cheering] 2201 02:29:51,849 --> 02:29:54,285 [Mauro] Guys, both superstars know that this match 2202 02:29:54,352 --> 02:29:56,253 has the potential to be a marathon, 2203 02:29:56,320 --> 02:30:00,224 especially with the 2 out of 3 Fall stipulations. 2204 02:30:00,291 --> 02:30:02,660 [crowd cheering] 2205 02:30:02,727 --> 02:30:06,564 [Mauro] But both Cole and Gargano have, in the words of the dearly departed, 2206 02:30:06,630 --> 02:30:09,300 Nipsey hustle, "More game than ESPN." 2207 02:30:09,367 --> 02:30:14,805 And whomever becomes the new NXT Champ and first NXT Triple Crown winner 2208 02:30:14,872 --> 02:30:18,376 is deserving of the key to their respective cities. 2209 02:30:18,442 --> 02:30:24,882 And if you want to talk about it, and I know you will, #NXTCHAMPIONSHIP. 2210 02:30:25,516 --> 02:30:27,418 [Nigel] So 2 out of 3 Falls match. 2211 02:30:27,485 --> 02:30:30,755 You mentioned, Mauro, a different strategy to this match. 2212 02:30:30,821 --> 02:30:33,190 A lot of times people talk about the danger, 2213 02:30:33,257 --> 02:30:38,996 you do not want to lose the first fall, but to me, you need to save energy. 2214 02:30:39,063 --> 02:30:44,635 If you expend too much in your first fall, it's gonna cost you in the second. 2215 02:30:44,702 --> 02:30:46,470 [crowd cheering] 2216 02:30:52,443 --> 02:30:57,715 [Mauro] And as we crown a new NXT Champion here tonight, 2217 02:30:57,782 --> 02:31:03,621 11 former NXT Champions will be competing at WrestleMania on Sunday. 2218 02:31:03,687 --> 02:31:09,060 And again, the 11th anniversary of the big beginning of Adam Cole's career. 2219 02:31:09,126 --> 02:31:13,964 And for Johnny Gargano, 15 years of hard work, blood, 2220 02:31:14,031 --> 02:31:16,434 sweat and tears to get to this point. 2221 02:31:16,500 --> 02:31:21,405 And let's not forget, winless in three matches here at Barclays. 2222 02:31:21,472 --> 02:31:23,841 [crowd cheering] 2223 02:31:25,576 --> 02:31:29,313 [Nigel] Gano not letting that statistic get to his head. 2224 02:31:29,380 --> 02:31:32,917 [Mauro] How important, you talked about conserving energy. 2225 02:31:32,983 --> 02:31:36,353 How important is it to get that first fall here tonight, Nigel, 2226 02:31:36,420 --> 02:31:39,890 knowing what is at stake, knowing what it took for them to get here? 2227 02:31:39,957 --> 02:31:43,294 [Nigel] it is important statistic. You certainly don't want to go full down. 2228 02:31:43,360 --> 02:31:47,665 But Mauro, if you expend all of your energy getting that first fall, 2229 02:31:47,731 --> 02:31:50,868 I guarantee your opponent's going to get two pretty quickly afterwards. 2230 02:31:50,935 --> 02:31:54,472 [Percy] I'm not sure if I can actually agree with that or buy into that, Nigel. 2231 02:31:54,538 --> 02:31:57,174 You do want to get that first pinfall as fast you can. 2232 02:31:57,241 --> 02:31:59,343 Not saying you got to expend all your energy. 2233 02:31:59,410 --> 02:32:02,379 [Mauro] That's what Gargano's trying to do right here. 2234 02:32:02,446 --> 02:32:06,484 [Nigel] That is the point. If you take a look at perhaps the rope-a-dope theory 2235 02:32:06,550 --> 02:32:09,019 Muhammad Ali used against George Foreman. 2236 02:32:09,086 --> 02:32:13,657 George Foreman had him on the ropes and once he was exhausted, he took him apart. 2237 02:32:13,724 --> 02:32:17,094 [Mauro] Arguably the two most conditioned athletes in NXT. 2238 02:32:17,161 --> 02:32:21,665 Great job by the WWE crew to chronicle their preparation 2239 02:32:21,732 --> 02:32:27,938 for this incredible matchup, Adam Cole and Johnny Gargano are in tip top shape. 2240 02:32:28,005 --> 02:32:30,941 [crowd cheering] 2241 02:32:37,648 --> 02:32:43,087 [Mauro] The biggest city in America, NXT's biggest stage in the biggest match 2242 02:32:43,154 --> 02:32:46,190 in the respective careers of Cole and Gargano. 2243 02:32:46,257 --> 02:32:49,260 [Nigel] Adam Cole with a simple side headlock. 2244 02:32:49,660 --> 02:32:53,631 If you've never been in the side headlock, it's a Sports Entertainment version 2245 02:32:53,697 --> 02:32:55,499 of the case of kesa-gatame, which of course 2246 02:32:55,566 --> 02:32:58,802 Josh Barnett used to tap out Dean Lister. 2247 02:32:58,869 --> 02:33:02,506 [Percy] Knowing Cole, that's just his way of trying to dictate the speed, 2248 02:33:02,573 --> 02:33:03,641 the tempo of his match. 2249 02:33:03,707 --> 02:33:07,211 He wants to control it, even if at a small minute level. 2250 02:33:07,278 --> 02:33:11,682 [Mauro] Reversel. Oh, but Cole with the shoulder tackle on Gargano. 2251 02:33:12,316 --> 02:33:15,886 Cole utilizing some speed. Leapfrog by Gargano. 2252 02:33:15,953 --> 02:33:18,355 Standing switch by Gargano on Cole. 2253 02:33:20,157 --> 02:33:23,294 And trying to stay one step ahead of the other. Shoulders are down. 2254 02:33:23,360 --> 02:33:26,030 Float over by Gargano, looking for that Gargano escape. 2255 02:33:26,096 --> 02:33:28,265 Avoids the knee strike, snapmare. 2256 02:33:30,668 --> 02:33:32,937 [Percy] These two know each other so well. 2257 02:33:33,003 --> 02:33:36,073 [Mauro] Deep arm drag by Johnny Gargano. 2258 02:33:36,540 --> 02:33:42,179 Slowing the pace down momentarily, much to the delight of this record NXT crowd. 2259 02:33:42,246 --> 02:33:45,549 And guys, Cole participated in a lot of water exercises 2260 02:33:45,616 --> 02:33:48,752 as part of his strength and conditioning preparation. 2261 02:33:48,819 --> 02:33:52,156 And I think that will behoove him the longer this match goes. 2262 02:33:52,223 --> 02:33:56,293 [Percy] This match can definitely be a marathon in a 2 out of 3 Falls match. 2263 02:33:56,360 --> 02:33:58,729 We know both these competitors can go the distance. 2264 02:33:58,796 --> 02:34:00,564 [Nigel] You can tell from their physiques. 2265 02:34:00,631 --> 02:34:02,933 If you look at the lean physiques of both superstars, 2266 02:34:03,000 --> 02:34:06,136 they have trained hard for a long match. 2267 02:34:06,203 --> 02:34:08,839 [crowd cheering] 2268 02:34:08,906 --> 02:34:12,076 [Mauro] It was Nelson Mandela who said, "It always seems impossible 2269 02:34:12,142 --> 02:34:13,143 until it's done." 2270 02:34:13,210 --> 02:34:17,114 Johnny Gargano never dreamed he'd be here for Adam Cole. 2271 02:34:17,181 --> 02:34:19,717 He believes this is his destiny. 2272 02:34:20,718 --> 02:34:24,688 [Nigel] Not just Adam Cole. A lot of other great superstars have 2273 02:34:24,755 --> 02:34:28,826 thought well of Adam Cole. Triple H, for example, called him a complete package. 2274 02:34:28,892 --> 02:34:30,127 Said he can do all of it. 2275 02:34:30,194 --> 02:34:35,633 A key player who has had big moments and stolen shows, cementing himself. 2276 02:34:35,699 --> 02:34:38,469 [Mauro] And both Gargano and Cole idolize "Heartbreakkid" 2277 02:34:38,535 --> 02:34:41,705 Shawn Michaels, who's also another instrumental at the PC. 2278 02:34:41,772 --> 02:34:46,043 And back and forth we go. Shawn Michaels, of course, 2279 02:34:46,110 --> 02:34:51,482 Mr. WrestleMania, as we culminate NXT TakeOver: New York's 2280 02:34:51,548 --> 02:34:56,487 contribution to WrestleMania weekend with this epic encounter. 2281 02:34:58,322 --> 02:34:59,823 Kick-up on Gargano. 2282 02:34:59,890 --> 02:35:02,793 [Nigel] Giving Gargano a lot of space to get out of that. 2283 02:35:02,860 --> 02:35:05,329 Again Cole being very cautious in the early going. 2284 02:35:05,396 --> 02:35:07,531 [Mauro] Both of them so crisp in their offense, 2285 02:35:07,598 --> 02:35:12,403 both of them showcasing hermetically sealed defense as well. 2286 02:35:13,003 --> 02:35:16,573 Oh, but Cole finds himself on the outside looking in. 2287 02:35:16,640 --> 02:35:20,044 [Percy] Gargano is going to make Adam Cole rethink that whole Johnny 2288 02:35:20,110 --> 02:35:23,180 participation thing if he gets this win here tonight. 2289 02:35:25,282 --> 02:35:28,385 -[Nigel] Oh. -[Mauro] And you, you talk about 2290 02:35:28,452 --> 02:35:34,024 going through… Dropkick between the ropes! Gargano on Cole. 2291 02:35:34,091 --> 02:35:39,129 Gargano was looking for a dynamic denomon to his intense rivalry 2292 02:35:39,196 --> 02:35:43,167 with Tommaso Ciampa. And yet here he is for the first time 2293 02:35:43,233 --> 02:35:48,939 on NXT, squaring off with a man who he met many times on the come-up. 2294 02:35:49,973 --> 02:35:53,844 [Nigel] Both these superstars extremely familiar with themselves. 2295 02:35:53,911 --> 02:35:55,579 Oh! 2296 02:35:57,614 --> 02:36:02,286 See Cole there, wile, veteran experience, rolling to the outside, 2297 02:36:02,353 --> 02:36:06,423 luring Gargano in, and an enziguri to the side of the jaw. 2298 02:36:06,490 --> 02:36:08,392 [crowd] Adam Cole! 2299 02:36:08,459 --> 02:36:12,162 [Mauro] Seth Rollins, who will battle Brock Lesnar for the universal title, 2300 02:36:12,262 --> 02:36:18,869 WrestleMania Sunday, the inaugural NXT Champion winning the Gold Rush Tournament. 2301 02:36:19,336 --> 02:36:22,373 And as I mentioned at the top of the show, we are in the midst 2302 02:36:22,439 --> 02:36:26,977 of a Gotham gold rush tonight. All matches championship affairs, 2303 02:36:27,044 --> 02:36:30,347 none bigger than this 2 out of 3 Falls contest. 2304 02:36:30,414 --> 02:36:34,752 [Nigel] Talking of former NXT Champions, had a chance to talk to Tommaso Ciampa, 2305 02:36:34,818 --> 02:36:38,789 asking for a prediction in this match. He said, "No comment." 2306 02:36:40,891 --> 02:36:43,894 [Mauro] And regardless of what you think of Tommaso Ciampa, 2307 02:36:43,961 --> 02:36:47,698 the former NXT Champion, the fact that he has now 2308 02:36:47,765 --> 02:36:51,702 faced two serious injuries, the one word that describes him is perseverance. 2309 02:36:51,769 --> 02:36:54,938 And both these superstars want to persevere here tonight. 2310 02:36:55,005 --> 02:37:00,277 Again, Nigel, 2 out of 3 Falls yet to record a first fall here as Cole 2311 02:37:00,344 --> 02:37:03,480 and Gargano give each other as good as they're getting. 2312 02:37:03,547 --> 02:37:06,183 [Percy] It's clearly going to be a marathon, that's for sure. 2313 02:37:06,250 --> 02:37:09,253 Adam Cole is trying to do his best to wear down Johnny Gargano. 2314 02:37:09,319 --> 02:37:13,157 He believes only one man should be able to rule the world. 2315 02:37:13,223 --> 02:37:16,593 And with the NXT title around his waist, he believes he's that man. 2316 02:37:16,660 --> 02:37:19,029 [Nigel] Here Cole with a rear chin lock. 2317 02:37:19,096 --> 02:37:22,966 But you can see there the way that Adam Cole was driving with his hips, 2318 02:37:23,033 --> 02:37:25,903 he's putting all of his body weight there again driving 2319 02:37:25,969 --> 02:37:29,506 all the body weight into the neck. It becomes almost a neck crank. 2320 02:37:29,573 --> 02:37:32,843 [Mauro] It's textbook fundamental wrestling by Adam Cole. 2321 02:37:32,910 --> 02:37:36,914 [Nigel] Very simple, trying to drain the energy out of Johnny Gargano's body. 2322 02:37:36,980 --> 02:37:38,749 [Mauro] But he's facing Johnny Wrestling. 2323 02:37:38,816 --> 02:37:44,721 And Johnny Wrestling just got wiped out by The Panama City Playboy. 2324 02:37:44,788 --> 02:37:47,791 [crowd chatter] 2325 02:37:48,992 --> 02:37:52,196 [Mauro] Cover by Cole, looking for the first fall. 2326 02:37:52,262 --> 02:37:54,264 [Nigel] Barely a one-count. 2327 02:37:54,665 --> 02:37:57,267 [Mauro] And that should bode well for Johnny Gargano's fans, 2328 02:37:57,334 --> 02:38:00,704 knowing that despite the fact that Cole is wearing him down, 2329 02:38:00,771 --> 02:38:04,475 Gargano very aware of when his shoulders are on the mat. 2330 02:38:05,242 --> 02:38:08,412 [Nigel] Again, Cole trying to work on the neck. 2331 02:38:08,479 --> 02:38:14,017 Of course, the last shot we saw him hit that on Ricochet in the Fatal 5-Way 2332 02:38:14,084 --> 02:38:16,487 to create the opportunity to win the match. 2333 02:38:16,553 --> 02:38:19,923 It's a great strategy of Panama City Playboy. 2334 02:38:19,990 --> 02:38:24,127 [Mauro] It was Ricochet who dethroned Adam Cole for the North American Championship. 2335 02:38:24,194 --> 02:38:26,430 And Adam Cole of course, in the Undisputed Era, 2336 02:38:26,497 --> 02:38:29,366 saying they were going to be draped in gold this year. 2337 02:38:29,433 --> 02:38:32,002 And it's been some rough seas for Cole. But again, 2338 02:38:32,069 --> 02:38:34,671 one win, Percy, a Fatal 5-Way match. 2339 02:38:34,738 --> 02:38:38,275 And here he is headlining TakeOver: New York for the NXT title. 2340 02:38:38,342 --> 02:38:41,178 [Percy] You gotta imagine, that's all that's on Adam Cole's mind. 2341 02:38:41,245 --> 02:38:42,479 Undisputed Era has nothing. 2342 02:38:42,546 --> 02:38:45,782 They had the North American Championship, the Tag Team Championships. 2343 02:38:45,849 --> 02:38:50,220 Now they get to fight for the greatest prize in the NXT. 2344 02:38:51,321 --> 02:38:55,559 [Nigel] Both men had the same idea. The crossbody landing awkwardly. 2345 02:38:55,626 --> 02:38:59,663 [Mauro] They're on the same page of a graphic novel, 2346 02:39:00,464 --> 02:39:05,903 and a graphic display of what has been already a barn burner here tonight. 2347 02:39:06,537 --> 02:39:08,305 [Nigel] I can tell you from experience, 2348 02:39:08,372 --> 02:39:12,276 you go for a crossbody, you don't expect to meet that type of resistance. 2349 02:39:12,342 --> 02:39:15,812 And it knocks the wind out of you, making it very difficult to breathe. 2350 02:39:15,879 --> 02:39:21,485 I saw earlier in the match, Gargano's rib cage moving up and down quickly. 2351 02:39:21,552 --> 02:39:23,220 [grunts] 2352 02:39:23,287 --> 02:39:28,358 [Mauro] Gargano and Ciampa, the 2018 NXT rivalry of the year. 2353 02:39:28,425 --> 02:39:32,362 But here we go! Overhead belly-to-belly release suplex 2354 02:39:32,429 --> 02:39:34,998 by Johnny Wrestling, who looks to light up Cole 2355 02:39:35,065 --> 02:39:38,135 like his beloved Cleveland Browns' new look offense 2356 02:39:38,201 --> 02:39:40,571 will light up the scoreboards in the NFL. 2357 02:39:40,637 --> 02:39:44,641 And he's looking at score first. No counter, roll-up by Cole. 2358 02:39:48,178 --> 02:39:50,981 [Nigel] Roll through. That landed. 2359 02:39:51,048 --> 02:39:54,551 Textbook Johnny Gargano. The record isn't broken. 2360 02:39:54,618 --> 02:39:57,254 [Mauro] And there's the veteran Cole rolling out of the ring, 2361 02:39:57,321 --> 02:39:59,456 looking for a respite. 2362 02:39:59,523 --> 02:40:04,027 Goes back into the ring. Oh, slingshot spear by Gargano! 2363 02:40:04,094 --> 02:40:07,764 He could drop his blood her, no! Cole kicks out. 2364 02:40:09,833 --> 02:40:13,971 So Nigel, when you're that close, you have to quickly recover. 2365 02:40:14,037 --> 02:40:15,739 You have to quickly get back into the match. 2366 02:40:15,806 --> 02:40:19,009 But what about frustration here, as you look at this near fall. 2367 02:40:19,076 --> 02:40:21,778 [Nigel] You've got to control that frustration. 2368 02:40:21,845 --> 02:40:25,582 As I said, another one from the playbook of Johnny Gargano. 2369 02:40:26,583 --> 02:40:29,586 That slingshot spear off the middle. 2370 02:40:30,354 --> 02:40:34,257 But you see here, take a look at the face of both superstars 2371 02:40:34,324 --> 02:40:36,193 when they pin their opponent. 2372 02:40:36,259 --> 02:40:39,763 They realize if they get this pinfall here, the match will continue. 2373 02:40:39,830 --> 02:40:42,399 They both know they're in for a long night. 2374 02:40:42,466 --> 02:40:46,169 -[Percy] For sure, but it takes that… -[Mauro] Oh, the leg down by Gargano! 2375 02:40:46,236 --> 02:40:48,038 [Percy] Here we go. 2376 02:40:48,105 --> 02:40:50,941 [Mauro] Is Gargano going to record the first fall victory? No. 2377 02:40:51,008 --> 02:40:54,578 [Percy] But it takes that initial pressure off. You don't have to take it easy, 2378 02:40:54,645 --> 02:40:58,015 but you can now focus and start to slow things down in your mind and really 2379 02:40:58,081 --> 02:40:59,783 having a effect on your opponent. 2380 02:40:59,850 --> 02:41:04,688 [Mauro] At NXT TakeOver: Philadelphia in January of 2018, Gargano fell short 2381 02:41:04,755 --> 02:41:09,960 in trying to conquer on then NXT Champion Andrade as we revisit the action, 2382 02:41:10,027 --> 02:41:13,330 -the impact. -[Nigel] Oh, oh, oh. Whiplash. 2383 02:41:13,397 --> 02:41:16,066 [Mauro] That night in Philadelphia Gargano's father was ill. 2384 02:41:16,133 --> 02:41:18,435 Frank wasn't there, but he's here tonight. 2385 02:41:18,502 --> 02:41:22,406 And you know that's going to boost Gargano's confidence. 2386 02:41:22,472 --> 02:41:26,576 [Nigel] Emotional support, a big factor in this match for Johnny Gargano. 2387 02:41:27,010 --> 02:41:31,281 [Mauro] And of course, Cole has the support of the Undisputed Era. 2388 02:41:31,681 --> 02:41:33,150 Oh! 2389 02:41:33,216 --> 02:41:39,289 Back cracker, the lung blow there by Adam Cole. 2390 02:41:39,356 --> 02:41:44,361 And backstabber gets a two and almost a three-count. 2391 02:41:44,961 --> 02:41:47,097 That's going to jack your back in a hurry. 2392 02:41:47,164 --> 02:41:50,333 [Percy] For sure. This is going to be an out-and-out, all-out war. 2393 02:41:50,400 --> 02:41:53,136 [Mauro] And remember, it's a 2 out of 3 Falls match. 2394 02:41:53,203 --> 02:41:56,473 [Percy] And nobody has a pinfall yet. Unbelievable. 2395 02:41:56,540 --> 02:42:02,312 [Nigel] Here we see back and forth action and back cracker, you can hear the snap. 2396 02:42:02,746 --> 02:42:06,049 [Mauro] Remember, we talked about the influence of Sean Michaels 2397 02:42:06,116 --> 02:42:07,951 on both Cole and Gargano. 2398 02:42:08,018 --> 02:42:10,687 Michael's boyhood dream came true at WrestleMania 2399 02:42:10,754 --> 02:42:13,090 in an Iron Man match against Bret Hart. 2400 02:42:13,156 --> 02:42:16,493 A match that went to overtime because there were no falls in 60 minutes. 2401 02:42:16,560 --> 02:42:19,029 [Nigel] Certainly see a lot of similarities between that 2402 02:42:19,096 --> 02:42:21,398 and this matchup here tonight. 2403 02:42:21,465 --> 02:42:22,632 [grunts] 2404 02:42:22,699 --> 02:42:26,169 [Mauro] Small package! Shoulders down, reversal by Cole. 2405 02:42:26,236 --> 02:42:29,706 Gargano now has Cole's shoulders down. Now back and forth we go. 2406 02:42:29,773 --> 02:42:31,942 [Percy] Oh, man. 2407 02:42:32,008 --> 02:42:35,479 [crowd cheering] 2408 02:42:35,545 --> 02:42:38,448 [Mauro] Oh, Cole has Gargano in a fireman's carry… 2409 02:42:38,515 --> 02:42:43,186 Oh, what a back elbow crashing into the nose of Gargano. 2410 02:42:44,988 --> 02:42:49,025 Evasive tactics by Gargano. Misses with the kick. 2411 02:42:49,559 --> 02:42:54,831 Backdoor escaped by Gargano. But he eats a jumping enziguri by Cole. 2412 02:42:54,898 --> 02:42:59,536 [Nigel] The toe of the boot landing right underneath the jaw of Gargano. 2413 02:42:59,603 --> 02:43:00,604 [Percy] The knee! 2414 02:43:00,670 --> 02:43:03,507 [Mauro] You know what, that usually is a prelude too, but not this time. 2415 02:43:03,573 --> 02:43:08,311 Gargano rolls up Cole for two. Cole has Gargano down for a two. 2416 02:43:10,580 --> 02:43:13,817 Wow, these two know each other so well. 2417 02:43:13,884 --> 02:43:18,288 And he had that exposed knee and wiping out Cole, but now Cole drops down Gargano. 2418 02:43:19,122 --> 02:43:23,727 I mean, Gargano and Cole are playing chess 2419 02:43:23,794 --> 02:43:25,829 in a world that plays checkers, guys. 2420 02:43:25,896 --> 02:43:28,131 [Percy] They're going to have to go unconventional. 2421 02:43:28,198 --> 02:43:30,033 They're stopping each other at every turn. 2422 02:43:30,100 --> 02:43:33,970 -There's nothing they can do. -[Mauro] Sunset flip, roll through. 2423 02:43:34,871 --> 02:43:37,240 Cole comes off the rope. 2424 02:43:37,307 --> 02:43:39,209 Last shot by Adam Cole! 2425 02:43:39,276 --> 02:43:41,144 [crowd] One, two… 2426 02:43:41,211 --> 02:43:45,682 [Mauro] It's over, wow! Adam Cole wins the first fall! 2427 02:43:46,516 --> 02:43:48,618 [crowd cheering] 2428 02:43:48,685 --> 02:43:50,453 [Mauro] Oh, my. Just like that. 2429 02:43:50,520 --> 02:43:54,591 [female announcer] The winner of the first fall, Adam Cole. 2430 02:43:54,658 --> 02:43:59,796 [Mauro] And it's now sudden death for Johnny Gargano, who must win 2431 02:43:59,863 --> 02:44:05,836 two straight falls to realize his boyhood dream. 2432 02:44:05,902 --> 02:44:09,406 And now that's his fourth loss here at Barclays. 2433 02:44:09,472 --> 02:44:12,642 -A house of horrors for Johnny Gargano. -[Percy] That's just it. 2434 02:44:12,709 --> 02:44:16,179 Johnny Gargano, he has to keep in mind that he's still in this fight. 2435 02:44:16,246 --> 02:44:19,549 -He can't go too hard and get emotional. -[Nigel] That's exactly right. 2436 02:44:19,616 --> 02:44:22,752 Can't go too hard, because the pace of this match has been 2437 02:44:22,819 --> 02:44:25,589 incredible up to this first pin. 2438 02:44:26,323 --> 02:44:31,194 [Mauro] Yes. Both of them tax with expending exponential jewels of energy. 2439 02:44:33,296 --> 02:44:35,799 [Nigel] I mentioned, the beginning of the match, 2440 02:44:35,866 --> 02:44:40,170 you don't want to lose the first fall, you don't want to expend a lot of energy. 2441 02:44:40,237 --> 02:44:42,439 [Mauro] Cole wants to make a two straight quick. 2442 02:44:42,505 --> 02:44:46,943 Cole wants to leave Barclays NXT Champion in a hurry. 2443 02:44:47,010 --> 02:44:49,546 [Percy] Now the pressure's off, but he can't get cocky. 2444 02:44:50,113 --> 02:44:53,183 -[Mauro] He's Adam Cole. -[Percy] Enough said. 2445 02:44:54,184 --> 02:44:57,954 [Mauro] Oh, good counter by southpaw throwing… 2446 02:44:58,021 --> 02:45:00,757 Now Gargano throwing with the left and right. 2447 02:45:02,492 --> 02:45:05,462 German suplex by Adam Cole. 2448 02:45:05,528 --> 02:45:11,368 [Mauro, Percy, and Nigel shouting] 2449 02:45:11,434 --> 02:45:15,805 [Mauro] Gargano kicks out. Johnny Gargano saw his career 2450 02:45:15,872 --> 02:45:20,677 flash before his eyes, and he was somehow able to kick out. 2451 02:45:20,744 --> 02:45:25,548 And, guys, the first time anyone has kicked out of the last shot. 2452 02:45:25,615 --> 02:45:29,219 [Nigel] And to that point, Adam Cole cannot believe it, 2453 02:45:29,286 --> 02:45:31,221 but look how he continues. 2454 02:45:31,288 --> 02:45:34,891 He's not letting that fluster him. He's not losing focus. 2455 02:45:34,958 --> 02:45:36,960 [grunts] 2456 02:45:37,027 --> 02:45:41,331 [Mauro] Oh, Gargano desperately fighting. Cole kicked… 2457 02:45:41,398 --> 02:45:44,701 Gargano unable to block that forearm smash. 2458 02:45:45,635 --> 02:45:48,138 Oh, wow. On the apron… Oh! 2459 02:45:48,204 --> 02:45:53,977 Johnny Gargano explodes with a spear, sending Cole flying off the apron! 2460 02:45:54,811 --> 02:45:58,682 [Percy] He's got something else in mind. Oh! 2461 02:46:00,016 --> 02:46:04,454 [Nigel] Gargano hit the tidal wave senton, but landed awkwardly off it. 2462 02:46:04,521 --> 02:46:07,857 Take a look. Didn't get full contact here. 2463 02:46:07,924 --> 02:46:11,761 First of all, to create the opportunity, the spear on the apron. 2464 02:46:11,828 --> 02:46:13,964 [Percy] Gargano quickly followed up with something. 2465 02:46:14,030 --> 02:46:18,668 But he needs to get Adam Cole into the ring and see if he can get a cover. 2466 02:46:19,602 --> 02:46:22,672 [Mauro] And Gargano making like rapper J. Cole, 2467 02:46:22,739 --> 02:46:26,910 slapping the hate out of the voice and the body of Adam Cole here. 2468 02:46:26,976 --> 02:46:29,245 Gargano wanting to look for the equalizer, 2469 02:46:29,312 --> 02:46:33,483 but Cole catches him into the fireman's carry. Oh! 2470 02:46:33,550 --> 02:46:35,618 Ushigoroshi! Ushigoroshi 2471 02:46:35,685 --> 02:46:40,824 by Cole. We have a new NXT Champion. Oh, my goodness. 2472 02:46:40,890 --> 02:46:45,095 Johnny Gargano has more heart than Valentine's Day, Percy. It's incredible. 2473 02:46:45,695 --> 02:46:49,199 [Percy] That's something Johnny Gargano does not lack, and that's heart. 2474 02:46:49,265 --> 02:46:52,068 But he's got to find some more drive. 2475 02:46:52,135 --> 02:46:54,838 He's got to get to his feet and find some offense. 2476 02:46:54,904 --> 02:46:58,641 [Nigel] Gotta make Cole make a mistake. Because thus far, Adam Cole 2477 02:46:58,708 --> 02:47:03,880 has had an answer to every one of Johnny Gargano's questions. 2478 02:47:05,648 --> 02:47:09,986 [Mauro] The pressure has never been greater for Johnny Gargano. 2479 02:47:11,020 --> 02:47:12,222 [grunts] 2480 02:47:12,288 --> 02:47:16,693 [Nigel] Gargano said that Cole was hungry, but Gargano is starving. 2481 02:47:16,760 --> 02:47:19,629 And right now he's suffocating. 2482 02:47:24,734 --> 02:47:26,469 [referee] Let's go. Get him down. 2483 02:47:26,536 --> 02:47:31,708 [Nigel] Look at Cole slowly dragging Gargano to the top rope. 2484 02:47:33,209 --> 02:47:38,248 He's trying for a powerbomb off the top rope, perhaps. 2485 02:47:39,149 --> 02:47:41,451 -[referee] Com on now. -[Adam] Yeah. 2486 02:47:43,019 --> 02:47:46,389 [Nigel] Gargano is blocking and rightly so. 2487 02:47:46,456 --> 02:47:49,592 [Mauro] What kind of… Oh, my goodness! 2488 02:47:49,659 --> 02:47:52,495 An avalanche air raid crash! 2489 02:47:52,562 --> 02:47:54,364 [Percy] Gargano with the cover! 2490 02:47:54,431 --> 02:47:58,034 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano taking a page out of his former 2491 02:47:58,101 --> 02:48:03,139 Tag Team partner Tommaso Ciampa's playbook. Avalanche air raid crash. 2492 02:48:03,206 --> 02:48:07,010 And yet Cole was able to kick out. You gotta be kidding me. 2493 02:48:07,077 --> 02:48:08,745 [Percy] Exactly what I was talking about. 2494 02:48:08,812 --> 02:48:10,914 Both competitors need to go unconventional. 2495 02:48:10,980 --> 02:48:13,049 Johnny Gargano was the first to strike, 2496 02:48:13,116 --> 02:48:17,921 showing Adam Cole something different from his former Tag Team partner, Tommaso. 2497 02:48:17,987 --> 02:48:23,493 [Nigel] It was a mistake from Adam Cole to drag Gargano up to the top rope. 2498 02:48:23,560 --> 02:48:25,995 And Gargano made Cole pay. 2499 02:48:26,062 --> 02:48:29,599 [Mauro] And it's all about desperation at this point. 2500 02:48:29,666 --> 02:48:34,537 It's all about a sense of urgency for Gargano. Already down a fall. 2501 02:48:34,604 --> 02:48:39,542 Needs to find a way to get the equalizer, and then do it again. 2502 02:48:40,310 --> 02:48:45,215 [Nigel] Gargano was looking that slingshot DDT, very serendipitous perhaps 2503 02:48:45,281 --> 02:48:47,784 -of Cole to just fall to his knees. -[Mauro] Oh, wow. 2504 02:48:47,851 --> 02:48:52,222 Cole has him up again, Gargano desperately trying to fight off Adam Cole. 2505 02:48:52,288 --> 02:48:55,425 Steps up, rattles Cole on the apron. 2506 02:48:56,793 --> 02:49:03,700 Oh, my goodness! Slingshot DDT on the unforgiving ring apron. 2507 02:49:03,766 --> 02:49:05,635 [crowd cheering] 2508 02:49:05,702 --> 02:49:10,840 [Mauro] The cranium cruncher courtesy of Johnny Gargano. 2509 02:49:10,907 --> 02:49:13,977 [Nigel] Gargano was looking for that inside the ring… 2510 02:49:14,043 --> 02:49:17,981 [Mauro] He could even the series with a countout twin here, if they both get… 2511 02:49:18,047 --> 02:49:20,650 Although he has to make it to the ring, he could win via countout, 2512 02:49:20,717 --> 02:49:23,786 -but he has to get in the ring. -[Percy] He has to get up. 2513 02:49:23,853 --> 02:49:28,258 [Nigel] Gargano is back to his knees. What does Gargano do here? 2514 02:49:28,858 --> 02:49:33,296 The referees are for… Oh, man. 2515 02:49:33,363 --> 02:49:36,266 [Nigel] Oh, wait a second. It's a double counter. 2516 02:49:36,799 --> 02:49:39,435 -That's two, one… -[Percy] Come on, get up. 2517 02:49:39,502 --> 02:49:41,371 -[referee] Seven! -[Mauro] The referee's up to seven. 2518 02:49:41,437 --> 02:49:44,674 Gargano here, he could get the… Oh, wait a minute. 2519 02:49:44,741 --> 02:49:47,911 Johnny Gargano not wanting to win the fall, 2520 02:49:47,977 --> 02:49:51,414 and this again, the embodiment of the heart and soul. 2521 02:49:51,481 --> 02:49:54,350 But he is paying dearly for his humanity. 2522 02:49:54,417 --> 02:50:00,823 He is paying dearly for showing his character. Adam Cole doesn't give a damn. 2523 02:50:00,890 --> 02:50:03,993 [Nigel] He's paying for his pride and his hubris. 2524 02:50:04,060 --> 02:50:06,563 He could have taken the countout victory, 2525 02:50:06,629 --> 02:50:11,367 but instead he elected to try to get Cole back in the ring. 2526 02:50:11,434 --> 02:50:17,907 [Mauro] And now Adam Cole, on the verge of becoming the 15th NXT Champion. 2527 02:50:17,974 --> 02:50:20,109 Was looking to expose the knee again. 2528 02:50:20,176 --> 02:50:23,046 But Gargano now looking to get him into the Gargano escape. 2529 02:50:23,112 --> 02:50:27,483 Cole firing off a series of right hands. Nice reversal by Gargano. 2530 02:50:27,550 --> 02:50:31,521 [Nigel] Trying for the armbar, breaching armbar. The fuliwara. 2531 02:50:31,588 --> 02:50:35,491 [Mauro] And remember, it was Tommaso Ciampa when they won the Tag Team title… 2532 02:50:35,558 --> 02:50:37,260 [Percy] Here we go. 2533 02:50:37,327 --> 02:50:39,095 [Mauro] Tap by Adam Cole! 2534 02:50:39,162 --> 02:50:43,399 A quick tap by Adam Cole, and it's one-one. And you know what? 2535 02:50:43,466 --> 02:50:48,805 [female announcer] The winner of the second fall by submission, Johnny Gargano. 2536 02:50:48,871 --> 02:50:50,206 [Mauro] Give the devil his due. 2537 02:50:50,273 --> 02:50:54,410 Adam Cole tapped out immediately, knowing that there was yet another fall, 2538 02:50:54,477 --> 02:50:56,279 not risking any further damage. 2539 02:50:56,346 --> 02:51:01,751 [Percy] And just like that, Johnny Gargano is back in this fight. Wow. 2540 02:51:02,318 --> 02:51:06,956 [Mauro] But you see Johnny Gargano taking pages out of the playbook of his former 2541 02:51:07,023 --> 02:51:09,959 DIY partner, former NXT Champion Tommaso. 2542 02:51:10,026 --> 02:51:15,331 [female announcer] This is now the third and deciding fall. 2543 02:51:16,032 --> 02:51:19,035 And the winner will be crowned 2544 02:51:19,102 --> 02:51:24,340 the new NXT Champion. 2545 02:51:24,407 --> 02:51:30,580 [Mauro] Welcome to sudden death over time at NXT TakeOver: New York, 2546 02:51:30,647 --> 02:51:33,249 winner take all. 2547 02:51:34,350 --> 02:51:38,855 [Nigel] A moment of breath air. Fresh air, excuse me. 2548 02:51:39,489 --> 02:51:43,726 For Johnny Gargano. Disappointment for Cole. 2549 02:51:44,627 --> 02:51:47,897 [Mauro] It has all come down to this one fall. 2550 02:51:47,964 --> 02:51:50,800 Let's listen to the NXT universe. 2551 02:51:50,867 --> 02:51:54,771 [crowd] NXT, NXT, NXT! 2552 02:51:54,837 --> 02:51:57,740 [crowd chatter] 2553 02:52:01,944 --> 02:52:04,881 [Mauro] All right, and pulling out all of the stops. 2554 02:52:04,947 --> 02:52:09,552 A hockey fight breaking out here in Brooklyn. Oh! 2555 02:52:09,619 --> 02:52:13,456 Bicycle kick. And another kick to the face by Cole. 2556 02:52:13,523 --> 02:52:15,158 -[shouts] -[crowd cheering] 2557 02:52:15,224 --> 02:52:18,227 [Percy] Cole got turned inside out. 2558 02:52:19,562 --> 02:52:26,202 [Mauro] Oh, DIY flashback. No, waist lock. 2559 02:52:27,270 --> 02:52:28,971 Oh! 2560 02:52:30,306 --> 02:52:32,508 [grunts] 2561 02:52:32,575 --> 02:52:36,179 [Mauro] My goodness, Johnny Gargano… Oh, and Adam Cole! 2562 02:52:36,245 --> 02:52:41,984 And of course, here he goes looking for the title. He only gets a two-count. 2563 02:52:42,051 --> 02:52:47,423 And the frustration, the pain etched on the face of Adam Cole, 2564 02:52:47,490 --> 02:52:50,426 it doesn't get more intense than this. 2565 02:52:51,761 --> 02:52:53,296 Oh, wow. 2566 02:52:53,363 --> 02:52:56,866 [Nigel] As now, as the time starts to tick on in the match, 2567 02:52:56,933 --> 02:53:01,270 both superstars will start to feel the effects of fatigue. 2568 02:53:01,337 --> 02:53:04,440 That lactic acid building up in their bodies. 2569 02:53:04,507 --> 02:53:06,576 [Mauro] I have often asked 2570 02:53:06,642 --> 02:53:09,145 that Johnny Gargano's DNA should be tested, 2571 02:53:09,212 --> 02:53:12,248 because his heart cannot belong to a mere mortal. 2572 02:53:12,315 --> 02:53:17,386 But Adam Cole, showing why he is considered the cream of the crop as well. 2573 02:53:17,453 --> 02:53:23,326 It's all about this. It's all about making history at TakeOver: New York. 2574 02:53:23,393 --> 02:53:25,828 [crowd cheering] 2575 02:53:31,367 --> 02:53:35,204 [Mauro] Oh, Gargano step up enziguri! 2576 02:53:36,506 --> 02:53:40,243 -[Percy] Like a lawn dart. -[Mauro] Right into the turnbuckle. 2577 02:53:40,309 --> 02:53:42,845 -[grunts] -[crowd cheering] 2578 02:53:42,912 --> 02:53:47,016 -[Percy] Oh, this could be it. Come on! -[Mauro] Gargano one count away! 2579 02:53:47,083 --> 02:53:53,256 One count away from realizing the dream that began as an eight year old child 2580 02:53:53,322 --> 02:53:55,658 in Cleveland. 2581 02:53:59,862 --> 02:54:03,433 [Nigel] Take a look here how quickly Gargano followed up. 2582 02:54:03,499 --> 02:54:09,205 First the lawn dart in the corner, and then hooking up from a full nelson 2583 02:54:09,272 --> 02:54:12,675 -to a flatliner facebomb. -[Mauro] He calls it "hurts donuts". 2584 02:54:12,742 --> 02:54:18,014 And he used it to great success on his rise as a sports entertainer 2585 02:54:18,080 --> 02:54:22,051 before coming to NXT. And that shows you he has to go way back. 2586 02:54:22,118 --> 02:54:28,291 He has to dig down deeper than he ever has in order to try to vanquish Cole. 2587 02:54:28,357 --> 02:54:30,393 [crowd cheering] 2588 02:54:30,460 --> 02:54:34,730 [Mauro] And the same holds true for The Panama City Playboy. 2589 02:54:34,797 --> 02:54:36,966 [shouts from the crowd] 2590 02:54:37,033 --> 02:54:40,970 [Nigel] You can almost hear now the breaths deep 2591 02:54:41,037 --> 02:54:45,808 in and out of both superstars. Oh! 2592 02:54:47,210 --> 02:54:50,880 [Mauro] In preparing for the match, Cole said he was #MOREREADY. 2593 02:54:50,947 --> 02:54:56,853 Well, Gargano was ready for that attack, but Cole wasn't ready for that one. Wow! 2594 02:54:57,954 --> 02:55:01,924 Going at it tooth and nail in the way they are nailing each other 2595 02:55:01,991 --> 02:55:05,228 have resulted in the loss of many teeth. 2596 02:55:09,265 --> 02:55:14,470 It does not get any closer than this. 2597 02:55:14,537 --> 02:55:18,407 [crowd] NXT, NXT, NXT! 2598 02:55:23,646 --> 02:55:29,452 [Nigel] Both superstars here with the same idea, drawing at the same moment. 2599 02:55:29,519 --> 02:55:35,124 And you can see there with the superkick. No way to protect yourself. 2600 02:55:35,191 --> 02:55:37,527 Both those superkicks landed hard 2601 02:55:37,593 --> 02:55:40,196 underneath the jaw into the neck of each opponent. 2602 02:55:40,263 --> 02:55:44,033 [Mauro] No better way to kick off WrestleMania weekend 2603 02:55:44,100 --> 02:55:46,702 in front of an NXT record-crowd 2604 02:55:46,769 --> 02:55:52,241 enthralled by this 2 out of 3 Falls matchup to determine a new NXT Champion. 2605 02:55:52,975 --> 02:55:54,744 [grunts] 2606 02:55:57,313 --> 02:56:00,316 [Mauro] Oh! Superkick to the back of Gargano's neck. 2607 02:56:00,383 --> 02:56:03,286 [Nigel] Gargano now, a straight jacket. 2608 02:56:03,352 --> 02:56:05,621 -[Mauro] German suplex! -[Percy] Oh, man! 2609 02:56:05,688 --> 02:56:08,257 [Mauro] Oh, God. And it was Adam Cole 2610 02:56:08,324 --> 02:56:12,862 going back to his toolbox with the straight jacket German suplex. 2611 02:56:13,396 --> 02:56:16,866 It's incredible to see it play out 2612 02:56:16,933 --> 02:56:20,303 this way at Barclays, where we're seeing glimpses into 2613 02:56:20,369 --> 02:56:23,773 how these two superstars got to this point, 2614 02:56:23,839 --> 02:56:26,375 and the depths they are willing to go. 2615 02:56:26,442 --> 02:56:31,948 It was Muhammad Ali who said, "You need will more than you need skill." 2616 02:56:32,014 --> 02:56:34,951 And these two possess plenty of both. 2617 02:56:35,017 --> 02:56:36,586 [Percy] Look at the face of Cole. 2618 02:56:36,652 --> 02:56:39,088 That tells the tale. He's getting confused. 2619 02:56:39,155 --> 02:56:42,391 He can't figure out how to put away Johnny Gargano. 2620 02:56:43,960 --> 02:56:46,929 [Nigel] There is confusion on the face of Cole. 2621 02:56:46,996 --> 02:56:51,968 It's absolute exhaustion now, I'm sure, on the face of Gargano. 2622 02:56:53,069 --> 02:56:54,704 [Mauro] Oh, wow. 2623 02:56:54,770 --> 02:56:56,138 [grunts] 2624 02:56:56,205 --> 02:56:59,275 [Nigel] Oh, wait a second. Trying to get Cole down. 2625 02:56:59,342 --> 02:57:02,979 -Oh! Back drop driver, high angle. -[Mauro] Wow. 2626 02:57:03,512 --> 02:57:06,549 [Nigel] Gargano is out staggering. 2627 02:57:06,616 --> 02:57:09,518 [Percy] Cole knew that wouldn't be enough. He's going high risk now. 2628 02:57:09,585 --> 02:57:12,321 One more big shot. The Gargano might do it. 2629 02:57:12,989 --> 02:57:17,326 [Mauro] Superkick by Gargano from the corner second rope. Now electric… 2630 02:57:17,393 --> 02:57:23,933 Reverse spike runner by Johnny Gargano staggering Cole. 2631 02:57:24,000 --> 02:57:28,838 There's a superkick by Gargano. Adam Cole rolls out of the ring! 2632 02:57:28,904 --> 02:57:31,240 Adam Cole rolls out of the ring! 2633 02:57:32,441 --> 02:57:35,211 Johnny Gargano can't buy a break. 2634 02:57:35,277 --> 02:57:36,946 [Percy] I couldn't tell if he intentionally 2635 02:57:37,013 --> 02:57:40,383 rolled out, or the momentum from the shot knocked him out of the ring. 2636 02:57:40,449 --> 02:57:45,021 [Nigel] Well, either way, certainly was that may have been 2637 02:57:45,087 --> 02:57:51,127 Johnny Gargano's last opportunity, reverse runner, hit the superkick. 2638 02:57:51,193 --> 02:57:54,130 [Mauro] There have been many times we thought that Johnny Gargano 2639 02:57:54,196 --> 02:58:01,203 had made his last stand, and yet he continues to showcase character, guile, 2640 02:58:01,470 --> 02:58:04,407 pride, technique, and above all else, heart. 2641 02:58:04,473 --> 02:58:06,375 But the opportunistic Cole, 2642 02:58:06,442 --> 02:58:10,312 wheelbarrow suplex into the edge of the apron. 2643 02:58:10,379 --> 02:58:12,848 [Percy] What in the world? 2644 02:58:12,915 --> 02:58:15,251 [shouts from the crowd] 2645 02:58:15,317 --> 02:58:17,486 [Nigel] That's hard to watch. 2646 02:58:23,125 --> 02:58:28,564 Wheelbarrow suplex and absolutely no give there. 2647 02:58:28,631 --> 02:58:32,635 -[Percy] Part of the neck. -[Mauro] And that may have, 2648 02:58:32,702 --> 02:58:36,739 well, been the not so fairy tale ending of Gargano's quest 2649 02:58:36,806 --> 02:58:39,241 to become the NXT Champion, guys. 2650 02:58:39,308 --> 02:58:42,311 I mean, what an impact. 2651 02:58:43,212 --> 02:58:46,348 [Percy] See the way Gargano's neck snapped. 2652 02:58:46,415 --> 02:58:49,485 [crowd cheering] 2653 02:58:53,656 --> 02:58:56,392 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano… 2654 02:58:56,459 --> 02:58:59,762 DDT, spiked DDT by Gargano! 2655 02:58:59,829 --> 02:59:06,836 Gargano with a few tricks up his proverbial sleeve. Slingshot DDT! 2656 02:59:07,103 --> 02:59:08,304 [crowd] One, two… 2657 02:59:08,370 --> 02:59:11,474 [Mauro] No! So close! 2658 02:59:11,540 --> 02:59:15,311 -[Nigel] And again, Cole… -[Mauro] Cole rolls outside of the ring! 2659 02:59:15,377 --> 02:59:18,280 Tope suicida! 2660 02:59:18,347 --> 02:59:21,450 [Nigel] Cole is hurt. Gargano knows it. 2661 02:59:21,517 --> 02:59:24,487 [Mauro] Gargano's going… Thought he got him. 2662 02:59:24,553 --> 02:59:28,624 But not anymore. Adam Cole! Oh, Adam Cole! 2663 02:59:28,691 --> 02:59:30,860 [Percy] What? 2664 02:59:30,926 --> 02:59:34,663 [Mauro] Wow, springboard, Canadian destroyer. 2665 02:59:34,730 --> 02:59:37,700 Oh my God. Oh my God. 2666 02:59:38,367 --> 02:59:40,970 Where is Gargano getting this from? 2667 02:59:41,036 --> 02:59:47,576 And the Panama sunrise from Adam Cole. When's the last time you saw him do that? 2668 02:59:47,977 --> 02:59:51,180 [Nigel] Forget about that. When was the last time you saw someone 2669 02:59:51,247 --> 02:59:53,783 kick out afterwards? 2670 02:59:53,849 --> 02:59:57,686 [crowd] NXT, NXT, NXT! 2671 03:00:00,456 --> 03:00:01,991 [Mauro] With all due respect, Nigel, 2672 03:00:02,057 --> 03:00:08,330 we will not forget a single scintillating second of this match for the ages. 2673 03:00:09,665 --> 03:00:13,869 [Percy] Both these superstars for the NXT title just kicked in a fifth gear. 2674 03:00:13,936 --> 03:00:16,772 But yet still no one can outdo the other. 2675 03:00:16,839 --> 03:00:19,875 Johnny Gargano kicking out before a three-count. 2676 03:00:20,476 --> 03:00:26,549 [Mauro] The Panama sunrise led to a sunset on that pinning attempt by Cole. 2677 03:00:27,116 --> 03:00:31,821 And there's still just a glimpse of light in Johnny Gargano's eyes. 2678 03:00:31,887 --> 03:00:36,959 [Nigel] That light is flickering and ready to be extinguished. 2679 03:00:37,793 --> 03:00:39,762 [shouts from the crowd] 2680 03:00:39,829 --> 03:00:44,500 [Mauro] Adam Cole, born destined to be a champion. 2681 03:00:44,567 --> 03:00:48,604 [Percy] Looks like Cole's got one more trick up his sleeve. 2682 03:00:48,671 --> 03:00:50,739 [Adam] You're a failure, Johnny. 2683 03:00:50,806 --> 03:00:53,742 [Mauro] Cole calling Johnny Gargano a failure. 2684 03:00:53,809 --> 03:00:56,812 [Adam] You're a disappointment. 2685 03:00:56,879 --> 03:00:59,882 [crowd chatter] 2686 03:01:04,253 --> 03:01:07,256 You're a disappointment. 2687 03:01:07,323 --> 03:01:10,593 [shouts from the crowd] 2688 03:01:10,659 --> 03:01:15,197 You hear me? What you do is fail. 2689 03:01:15,264 --> 03:01:16,732 [shouts] 2690 03:01:16,799 --> 03:01:19,568 [Percy] You saw the anger in the face of Johnny Gargano? 2691 03:01:19,635 --> 03:01:23,572 [Mauro] And that action by Gargano spoke much louder than words. 2692 03:01:23,639 --> 03:01:27,443 And Gargano wipes out Adam Cole! 2693 03:01:27,509 --> 03:01:29,945 Mamma mia! 2694 03:01:30,012 --> 03:01:35,284 The Barclays Center is en fuego, and Johnny Gargano looking to prove 2695 03:01:35,351 --> 03:01:37,886 to Cole he is not a failure. 2696 03:01:37,953 --> 03:01:42,725 He is looking to prove to Cole that Johnny Gargano is worthy 2697 03:01:42,791 --> 03:01:45,828 of calling himself NXT Champion. 2698 03:01:45,894 --> 03:01:51,200 [Nigel] Adam Cole tried to drive the will out of Gargano's body. 2699 03:01:51,267 --> 03:01:54,703 [Mauro] Fairy tale ending! Oh, my God! 2700 03:01:54,770 --> 03:02:01,610 Oh, my God! The fairy tale ending, but it's a nightmare for Gargano. 2701 03:02:03,479 --> 03:02:09,184 Tommaso Ciampa not that far removed from this NXT Championship match, 2702 03:02:09,251 --> 03:02:12,821 a match he was supposed to defend the title in. 2703 03:02:14,056 --> 03:02:18,360 -Oh, that table did not give. -[Nigel] Not an inch. 2704 03:02:18,894 --> 03:02:22,331 [Mauro] And Johnny Gargano, I'm looking at him right now, and guys, 2705 03:02:22,431 --> 03:02:26,201 you talked about the light flickering, his eyes are glazed. 2706 03:02:26,268 --> 03:02:30,706 I don't even know if Johnny Gargano's gonna be able to beat the count. 2707 03:02:30,773 --> 03:02:32,675 [Nigel] This is it. 2708 03:02:32,741 --> 03:02:37,112 [Mauro] Cole wants to win by countout. Unlike Johnny Gargano, 2709 03:02:37,179 --> 03:02:40,516 Cole wants to win by any means necessary. 2710 03:02:40,582 --> 03:02:42,985 [Percy] Like you said… 2711 03:02:43,752 --> 03:02:47,323 -[Mauro] Oh, not like this, Adam Cole. -[Percy] Come on, get up. 2712 03:02:47,389 --> 03:02:49,258 [Mauro] Not like this. 2713 03:02:49,325 --> 03:02:50,326 Six! 2714 03:02:50,392 --> 03:02:55,831 [Percy] Come on, try to get up. Come on! Come on! 2715 03:02:55,898 --> 03:02:58,233 [Mauro] The NXT universe… 2716 03:02:58,300 --> 03:03:02,037 [Percy] Come on, come on! 2717 03:03:02,104 --> 03:03:07,076 [Mauro] Gargano beat the count! Oh, wow. 2718 03:03:07,776 --> 03:03:11,213 But will he be able to beat Adam Cole? 2719 03:03:11,780 --> 03:03:15,584 Oh, good night, Adam Cole. 2720 03:03:15,651 --> 03:03:18,554 Oh, come on. Come on. 2721 03:03:19,021 --> 03:03:23,625 Johnny Gargano, you are not human. 2722 03:03:24,259 --> 03:03:26,562 [Percy] I've never seen anything like this. 2723 03:03:26,628 --> 03:03:30,332 The amount of punishment that Johnny Gargano has taken, the average man 2724 03:03:30,399 --> 03:03:32,401 would have been done a long time ago. 2725 03:03:32,468 --> 03:03:35,337 [Mauro] And Nigel, Adam Cole is throwing everything, 2726 03:03:35,404 --> 03:03:38,640 including the proverbial kitchen sink, at Gargano. 2727 03:03:38,707 --> 03:03:41,944 How emotionally taxing is this for him? 2728 03:03:42,010 --> 03:03:44,880 -He should have won the title right now. -[Nigel] It's gonna be 2729 03:03:44,947 --> 03:03:51,787 absolutely exhausting. And to that point, Cole cannot get frustrated, 2730 03:03:52,488 --> 03:03:58,227 because he has Gargano a fraction of a second from being beaten. 2731 03:04:06,602 --> 03:04:11,073 [Mauro] An atmosphere worthy of WrestleMania weekend. 2732 03:04:11,140 --> 03:04:13,976 Oh! Superkick, Johnny Gargano… 2733 03:04:14,043 --> 03:04:18,680 Oh, my God. Cole immediately responds with one of his own. 2734 03:04:19,681 --> 03:04:21,650 Go looking for that Canadian destroyer. 2735 03:04:21,717 --> 03:04:25,521 -This time Gargano escape! -[Percy] He just did it on… There it is! 2736 03:04:25,587 --> 03:04:29,558 [Mauro] Gargano's got Cole in the Gargano escape. 2737 03:04:29,625 --> 03:04:34,897 Oh, come on. Roderick Strong. Oh, no. Oh. 2738 03:04:34,963 --> 03:04:38,367 Roderick Strong of the Undisputed Era. 2739 03:04:38,434 --> 03:04:40,302 Wait a minute. 2740 03:04:40,369 --> 03:04:43,038 Gargano's going for the Gargano escape again. 2741 03:04:43,105 --> 03:04:44,573 [Percy] Oh, look at this. 2742 03:04:44,640 --> 03:04:48,710 What is happening? Cole is tapping. Gargano should have won this match. 2743 03:04:48,777 --> 03:04:50,846 [Mauro] Undisputed Era. 2744 03:04:50,913 --> 03:04:57,019 The referee never saw it, Undisputed Era rearing heads ugly and… 2745 03:04:57,086 --> 03:05:00,956 [Nigel] Cole said, "There's strengths in numbers." What? 2746 03:05:01,356 --> 03:05:04,526 [Mauro] Oh, my. It is, it is bedlam. 2747 03:05:05,894 --> 03:05:10,666 Johnny Gargano. Oh, O'Reilly. O'Reilly, since there is no referees… 2748 03:05:10,732 --> 03:05:12,868 [Percy] You snakes! You snakes! 2749 03:05:12,935 --> 03:05:15,404 Get the ref in, get ref in! 2750 03:05:15,471 --> 03:05:21,410 [Mauro] Referee has been in the boat. This is absolutely ridiculous. 2751 03:05:21,477 --> 03:05:26,448 -Cole got… No, Gargano kicks out! -[Percy] That's what I'm talking about. 2752 03:05:26,515 --> 03:05:28,417 [crowd cheering] 2753 03:05:28,851 --> 03:05:33,255 [Mauro] Where in the hell did Johnny Gargano 2754 03:05:33,322 --> 03:05:36,592 find the ounce of energy to kick out? 2755 03:05:36,658 --> 03:05:39,094 [Percy] Throw your best shots, bring all of Undisputed Era, 2756 03:05:39,161 --> 03:05:43,632 it does not matter to Johnny Gargano. That's the true sign of a champion. 2757 03:05:43,699 --> 03:05:46,335 [Mauro] Gargano knew the odds would be against him. 2758 03:05:46,401 --> 03:05:53,041 Gargano's always known that the odds have been against him in his pursuit of glory. 2759 03:05:53,108 --> 03:05:56,979 [Nigel] What the hell does Adam Cole have to do? 2760 03:05:59,181 --> 03:06:05,654 [Mauro] Oh, Cole ends up wiping out the other members of the Undisputed Era. 2761 03:06:05,721 --> 03:06:08,557 Can Gargano capitalize? 2762 03:06:08,624 --> 03:06:11,560 [shouts from the crowd] 2763 03:06:14,029 --> 03:06:16,231 [Mauro] Cole lays down! 2764 03:06:16,331 --> 03:06:21,069 Talk about seizing the moment. Gargano cleaning house. 2765 03:06:21,870 --> 03:06:27,910 -[Nigel] Oh, wow! How is he doing this? -[Mauro] But the most important thing is, 2766 03:06:27,976 --> 03:06:34,583 yes, he's got to get back… Right in the mouth. Oh, no. Adam Cole. 2767 03:06:34,650 --> 03:06:37,452 Adam Cole, last shot. 2768 03:06:37,519 --> 03:06:38,987 [all three shouting] 2769 03:06:39,054 --> 03:06:41,423 [crowd] One, two, three! 2770 03:06:41,490 --> 03:06:44,226 [crowd cheering] 2771 03:06:58,140 --> 03:07:02,277 [Mauro] I've done combat sports for over three decades. 2772 03:07:02,344 --> 03:07:07,082 This may be the most damnedest thing I have ever seen! 2773 03:07:10,085 --> 03:07:15,090 The Barclays Center englobe a record NXT crowd, 2774 03:07:15,157 --> 03:07:19,294 loving every minute of it, and especially trying to 2775 03:07:19,361 --> 03:07:21,964 wheel Gargano back into this match. 2776 03:07:22,030 --> 03:07:26,001 [Percy] Adam Cole is starting to feel this match slipped through his fingers. 2777 03:07:26,068 --> 03:07:27,970 He has thrown his best shot. 2778 03:07:28,036 --> 03:07:31,840 The rest of his team, Undistributed Era, has thrown their best shot. 2779 03:07:32,374 --> 03:07:35,310 It's my time. Mine! 2780 03:07:35,944 --> 03:07:39,481 [Mauro] Cole is saying, "It's my time." Oh! 2781 03:07:39,548 --> 03:07:44,286 Gargano avoids the last shot. Gargano, Gargano escape! 2782 03:07:44,353 --> 03:07:47,256 -Gargano escape! -[Percy] Tap. 2783 03:07:47,322 --> 03:07:50,158 [crowd cheering] 2784 03:07:50,225 --> 03:07:53,395 [Percy] Oh, Cole trying to… 2785 03:07:53,462 --> 03:07:55,864 [Mauro] In the middle of the ring! 2786 03:07:55,931 --> 03:07:58,066 [Percy] Cole's in trouble. He's got to tap. 2787 03:07:58,133 --> 03:07:59,601 [Mauro] Oh, wow! 2788 03:07:59,668 --> 03:08:01,403 [bell ringing] 2789 03:08:01,470 --> 03:08:06,541 [Mauro] From ultimate underdog to NXT's top dog! 2790 03:08:06,608 --> 03:08:08,977 [rock music playing] 2791 03:08:09,044 --> 03:08:15,984 [female announcer] Your winner by submission and new NXT Champion, 2792 03:08:16,351 --> 03:08:19,221 Johnny Gargano. 2793 03:08:19,287 --> 03:08:20,989 [Mauro] Cleveland, Ohio, 2794 03:08:21,056 --> 03:08:25,360 stand up and cheer. Johnny Gargano is coming home. 2795 03:08:25,427 --> 03:08:28,330 The new NXT Champion 2796 03:08:28,397 --> 03:08:34,536 and the first ever NXT Triple Crown winner. 2797 03:08:35,904 --> 03:08:40,075 [Percy] This is a man who fights for those who was told that their dreams would 2798 03:08:40,142 --> 03:08:45,314 not come true. There was no red carpet, there was no debut in front of 15,000. 2799 03:08:45,380 --> 03:08:50,018 This man has earned it every step of the way. Bravo, Johnny Gargano. 2800 03:08:50,085 --> 03:08:52,721 You are the new NXT Champion. 2801 03:08:52,788 --> 03:08:56,258 [Mauro] Nigel, like oxygen to a fire, obstacles and adversity 2802 03:08:56,324 --> 03:08:58,627 become fuel for your potential. 2803 03:08:58,694 --> 03:09:05,567 After 15 long hard years, Johnny Wrestling fulfilled his potential 2804 03:09:05,634 --> 03:09:08,036 tonight at TakeOver: New York. 2805 03:09:08,103 --> 03:09:13,241 [Nigel] The dream of a boy becomes a reality for the man. 2806 03:09:13,308 --> 03:09:15,577 [rock music playing] 2807 03:09:15,644 --> 03:09:19,047 [Mauro] And here comes his wife, Candice Lerae. 2808 03:09:19,114 --> 03:09:23,351 She's been in the midst of the emotional turmoil that was 2809 03:09:23,418 --> 03:09:28,457 that epic rivalry with Tommaso Ciampa. But tonight it's all about family. 2810 03:09:28,523 --> 03:09:33,662 Tonight it's all about celebrating. The good guy doesn't always have to 2811 03:09:33,729 --> 03:09:38,600 finish last, and Johnny Gargano has proved that here tonight. 2812 03:09:38,667 --> 03:09:41,670 [rock music playing] 2813 03:09:45,107 --> 03:09:52,114 [Mauro] But what an effort by Adam Cole, as he proved more than worthy 2814 03:09:52,481 --> 03:09:55,550 of an opportunity to become NXT Champion. 2815 03:09:55,617 --> 03:10:02,424 [Nigel] Adam Cole, the entire Undisputed Era, did absolutely everything they could 2816 03:10:02,491 --> 03:10:05,727 to get the NXT title around Adam Cole's waist. 2817 03:10:05,794 --> 03:10:09,564 But Johnny Gargano would not be denied. 2818 03:10:14,569 --> 03:10:16,671 What an incredible matchup. 2819 03:10:16,738 --> 03:10:21,143 A war of attrition here. The final moments almost, 2820 03:10:21,576 --> 03:10:26,581 Cole was tapping, but the Undisputed Era came to the aid of their leader. 2821 03:10:29,651 --> 03:10:31,920 As the match would continue, 2822 03:10:32,554 --> 03:10:37,192 the Era again would try to prove a factor in this matchup 2823 03:10:38,126 --> 03:10:40,195 when the opportunity arose. 2824 03:10:43,098 --> 03:10:45,000 In comes O'Reilly. 2825 03:10:45,066 --> 03:10:49,738 [Percy] Undisputed Era, doing what they do, two-on-one, completely unfair. 2826 03:10:49,805 --> 03:10:52,073 This should have been it for Johnny Gargano. 2827 03:10:52,140 --> 03:10:58,113 But as I stated before, Johnny Gargano has the true heart of a champion. 2828 03:10:58,180 --> 03:11:03,518 Still able to kick out with the odds stacked against him. 2829 03:11:04,686 --> 03:11:09,891 [Nigel] Look on the face of Gargano, clear exhaustion. 2830 03:11:09,958 --> 03:11:15,497 Wham! Right to the back of the neck. Last shot from Adam Cole. 2831 03:11:15,564 --> 03:11:19,601 But it was not the last shot for Johnny Gargano. 2832 03:11:21,570 --> 03:11:26,041 [Percy] It was at that point right there where Adam Cole knew he was in trouble. 2833 03:11:26,107 --> 03:11:28,410 And when the Gargano escape was applied 2834 03:11:28,476 --> 03:11:31,947 and Gargano rolled through to the center of the ring, 2835 03:11:32,013 --> 03:11:38,186 this is where Johnny Gargano, his dreams have now came true. 2836 03:11:38,887 --> 03:11:45,527 [Mauro] A night of memorable battles ends with the exclamation points 2837 03:11:45,594 --> 03:11:47,996 of all exclamation points. 2838 03:11:48,063 --> 03:11:55,070 Johnny Gargano, Johnny Wrestling, is indeed the whole shebang. 2839 03:11:55,637 --> 03:11:58,640 [rock music playing] 2840 03:12:00,342 --> 03:12:05,213 [Mauro] And remember, his father Frank, unable to be in Philadelphia. 2841 03:12:05,280 --> 03:12:07,649 What a special moment this is. 2842 03:12:08,817 --> 03:12:13,855 Gargano's celebrating with his mother and father, his wife, Candice Lerae's parents. 2843 03:12:13,922 --> 03:12:19,227 It's his mom, Adrianne. It has always been about family for Johnny Gargano. 2844 03:12:19,294 --> 03:12:22,864 A chubby eight-year-old who had a dream, 2845 03:12:22,931 --> 03:12:27,636 whose parents allowed him to chase the dream. 2846 03:12:28,036 --> 03:12:33,909 And there is goosebumps on top of goosebumps here tonight. 2847 03:12:36,912 --> 03:12:40,949 [Percy] I can only imagine what it feels like to be Johnny Gargano right now. 2848 03:12:41,016 --> 03:12:43,752 To go to hell and back, to lose yourself, 2849 03:12:43,818 --> 03:12:48,890 to find yourself, this big moment of redemption here in New York. 2850 03:12:48,957 --> 03:12:52,994 Standing tall, holding high the NXT Championship. 2851 03:12:53,795 --> 03:12:55,530 [Nigel] One last look. 2852 03:12:56,531 --> 03:13:02,938 Cole talking trash, trying to drive the will out of his opponent. 2853 03:13:03,738 --> 03:13:05,774 And he would not be able to do that. 2854 03:13:05,840 --> 03:13:10,579 Gargano lying in wait, ducking underneath the last shot attempt. 2855 03:13:10,645 --> 03:13:17,485 And there, right in the center, doggedly holding on to the Gargano escape. 2856 03:13:17,552 --> 03:13:21,389 There would be no escape for The Panama City Playboy. 2857 03:13:22,057 --> 03:13:28,163 Gargano would have his day and his moment as NXT Champion. 2858 03:13:28,229 --> 03:13:33,301 [Mauro] And Gargano is all for no more at Brooklyn Barclays Center, 2859 03:13:33,368 --> 03:13:37,138 picking up his first victory here in BK. 2860 03:13:37,572 --> 03:13:42,177 The most satisfying and biggest win of his career. 2861 03:13:42,243 --> 03:13:49,250 Guys, when you look back at what it took for Johnny Gargano to get to this point, 2862 03:13:50,318 --> 03:13:53,421 man, you can make movies and sequels. 2863 03:13:53,488 --> 03:14:00,228 NXT's Iron Man, Johnny Gargano, the endgame, it's NXT… 2864 03:14:00,295 --> 03:14:03,298 [Percy] Oh, oh, oh. 2865 03:14:03,365 --> 03:14:06,067 -[crowd cheering] -[rock music playing] 2866 03:14:09,504 --> 03:14:12,440 [crowd cheering louder] 2867 03:14:14,542 --> 03:14:19,381 [Mauro] Oh, wow. I never thought I would see this moment. 2868 03:14:20,115 --> 03:14:22,984 Talk about things coming full circle. 2869 03:14:23,051 --> 03:14:26,054 [cheers and music continuing] 2870 03:14:36,164 --> 03:14:40,468 [Mauro] The most emotional night in NXT history. 2871 03:14:40,535 --> 03:14:43,538 It's all about DIY, doing it yourself. 2872 03:14:43,938 --> 03:14:47,242 Johnny Gargano, you have made yourself proud. 2873 03:14:47,308 --> 03:14:54,315 What a way to kick off WrestleMania weekend. What a way to say good night. 2874 03:14:54,616 --> 03:14:58,620 Subtitles: Isabella Holmin tleMania weekend. What a way to say good night.