1 00:00:01,901 --> 00:00:08,875 [dramatic music starts] 2 00:00:17,417 --> 00:00:19,953 [dramatic music ends] 3 00:00:25,392 --> 00:00:27,293 [dramatic music starts] 4 00:00:27,994 --> 00:00:30,997 [male presenter] We are live in Orlando, Florida. 5 00:00:31,064 --> 00:00:34,334 Welcome to NXT TakeOver. 6 00:00:35,335 --> 00:00:37,170 What do you think? 7 00:00:37,237 --> 00:00:40,340 TakeOver, the title came from the NXT Universe. 8 00:00:40,407 --> 00:00:44,010 [man 1] They've been begging for something different. 9 00:00:44,077 --> 00:00:46,112 It is not about what we think. 10 00:00:46,179 --> 00:00:47,881 It's what the NXT Universe thinks. 11 00:00:47,947 --> 00:00:49,883 This is your show. 12 00:00:49,949 --> 00:00:51,451 [man 1] Listen to this place. 13 00:00:51,518 --> 00:00:54,053 [man 2] The next wave of superstars is upon us. 14 00:00:54,120 --> 00:00:56,823 [man 3] They feel that they are moments away. 15 00:00:56,890 --> 00:00:58,992 [cheering] NXT! NXT! 16 00:00:59,059 --> 00:01:02,629 [man 3] From setting the stage for career greatness. 17 00:01:02,695 --> 00:01:05,065 We are taking over. 18 00:01:05,131 --> 00:01:08,501 [man 4] It's not about money, fame, or any of that. 19 00:01:08,568 --> 00:01:11,071 [man 3] You never know when the opportunity is going to come. 20 00:01:11,137 --> 00:01:13,306 That's why you push as hard as you can, 21 00:01:13,373 --> 00:01:14,908 when you have the chance. 22 00:01:14,974 --> 00:01:18,545 [man 5] It is about passion and their desire to be the best. 23 00:01:18,611 --> 00:01:20,647 Show's called TakeOver, right? 24 00:01:20,713 --> 00:01:22,315 [man 6] History made! 25 00:01:22,382 --> 00:01:25,885 -[man 7] This is a moment in time. -[man 8] The atmosphere is nuclear. 26 00:01:25,952 --> 00:01:28,321 [man 9] The takeover is underway. 27 00:01:28,388 --> 00:01:31,157 [man 10] You guys are NXT. 28 00:01:31,224 --> 00:01:34,294 Thank you for always believing. Thank you for the support. 29 00:01:34,994 --> 00:01:36,596 And we'll see you next time. 30 00:01:36,663 --> 00:01:37,864 [crowd cheering] 31 00:01:37,931 --> 00:01:40,800 [man 11] It's an event like no other. 32 00:01:40,867 --> 00:01:43,069 And the best is yet to come. 33 00:01:43,136 --> 00:01:47,307 This is TakeOver XXV. 34 00:01:47,373 --> 00:01:50,810 -[metal music starts] -[bell ringing] 35 00:01:50,877 --> 00:01:53,947 Adam Cole was born to be the NXT champion. 36 00:01:54,013 --> 00:01:57,050 Adam Cole gave me his best shot at TakeOver New York. 37 00:01:57,116 --> 00:01:59,686 I came back and I won. I can do it again. 38 00:02:00,353 --> 00:02:02,889 [man 12] Prince Pretty is home. 39 00:02:02,956 --> 00:02:06,726 [man 13] Tyler Breeze is looking to win the North American title. 40 00:02:06,793 --> 00:02:08,061 Tyler Breeze, 41 00:02:08,127 --> 00:02:10,630 you just don't interest people anymore. 42 00:02:10,697 --> 00:02:13,900 The upgrade, the Velveteen Dream. 43 00:02:14,567 --> 00:02:16,202 [music intensifies] 44 00:02:16,269 --> 00:02:17,237 Oh! 45 00:02:17,303 --> 00:02:20,340 [man 14] Io Shirai going to town on the horsewomen. 46 00:02:20,406 --> 00:02:21,808 She's all out of weapons. 47 00:02:21,875 --> 00:02:23,710 You took out my best friend. 48 00:02:23,776 --> 00:02:25,011 She's out of friends, 49 00:02:25,078 --> 00:02:28,281 at TakeOver. And I still have all my backup. 50 00:02:28,348 --> 00:02:32,085 I'm going to kick your ass. 51 00:02:33,920 --> 00:02:37,090 [Adam] We will not stop until we run this place. 52 00:02:37,156 --> 00:02:41,561 [man 15] Matt Riddle looking to exert some revenge on Roderick Strong. 53 00:02:41,628 --> 00:02:42,929 [man 16] Goodnight, Riddle! 54 00:02:42,996 --> 00:02:48,201 [man 17] At TakeOver, The Undisputed Era will be draped in gold. Four way… 55 00:02:48,268 --> 00:02:50,904 [man 17] Ladder match for the NXT tag team titles. 56 00:02:50,970 --> 00:02:54,073 [man 18] I am going to take the NXT championship. 57 00:02:54,140 --> 00:02:56,776 You can never beat me on your own. 58 00:02:56,843 --> 00:03:00,380 And that is undisputed. 59 00:03:00,446 --> 00:03:02,148 [metal music ends] 60 00:03:05,985 --> 00:03:10,390 [male narrator] And now, the NHTSA presents 61 00:03:10,456 --> 00:03:12,926 NXT TakeOver XXV. 62 00:03:12,992 --> 00:03:17,730 [metal music starts] 63 00:03:17,797 --> 00:03:20,700 [male announcer] Five years ago this week, NXT announced 64 00:03:20,767 --> 00:03:22,135 that it was taking over. 65 00:03:22,202 --> 00:03:25,071 And the Black and Gold brand did just that, 66 00:03:25,138 --> 00:03:28,208 becoming the gold standard in sports entertainment. 67 00:03:28,274 --> 00:03:31,377 Tonight from WWE's home state, 68 00:03:31,444 --> 00:03:32,645 we celebrate. 69 00:03:32,712 --> 00:03:34,981 What a time to be alive 70 00:03:35,048 --> 00:03:39,252 as we get to witness TakeOver XXV. 71 00:03:39,319 --> 00:03:41,354 [crowd cheering] 72 00:03:41,421 --> 00:03:45,091 Welcome to Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut 73 00:03:45,158 --> 00:03:47,193 for this milestone event. 74 00:03:47,260 --> 00:03:49,562 I'm Mauro Ranallo, he is Nigel McGuinness. 75 00:03:49,629 --> 00:03:52,699 And making her maiden voyage as a TakeOver commentator, 76 00:03:52,765 --> 00:03:54,867 The Glamazon, Beth Phoenix. 77 00:03:54,934 --> 00:03:56,169 -Welcome, Beth. -Thanks. 78 00:03:56,236 --> 00:03:58,271 I like that vikings reference. 79 00:03:58,338 --> 00:04:00,406 You know, it is so, so important for me, 80 00:04:00,473 --> 00:04:01,908 and I'm humbled 81 00:04:01,975 --> 00:04:04,344 to be a part of NXT TakeOver XXV. 82 00:04:04,410 --> 00:04:07,013 I remember watching Natalya take on Charlotte Flair 83 00:04:07,080 --> 00:04:09,582 at the very first TakeOver. It's so meaningful. 84 00:04:09,649 --> 00:04:11,884 And thank you for giving me this opportunity. 85 00:04:11,951 --> 00:04:14,153 Tonight, NXT champion, Johnny Gargano, 86 00:04:14,220 --> 00:04:17,357 participates in his record 14th TakeOver. 87 00:04:17,423 --> 00:04:20,627 Someone else is participating in his 14th TakeOver, 88 00:04:20,693 --> 00:04:21,828 you, Mr. McGuinness. 89 00:04:21,894 --> 00:04:23,696 I am on the edge of my seat. 90 00:04:23,763 --> 00:04:25,331 And time and time again, 91 00:04:25,398 --> 00:04:27,934 the Black and Gold brand have proved 92 00:04:28,001 --> 00:04:31,537 they are the true alternative in sports entertainment. 93 00:04:31,604 --> 00:04:34,340 Tonight, we do it again. One more time 94 00:04:34,407 --> 00:04:36,376 -we raise the bar. -[metal music ends] 95 00:04:36,442 --> 00:04:39,846 ["Shock The System" playing] 96 00:04:39,912 --> 00:04:41,781 [crowd cheering] 97 00:04:41,848 --> 00:04:45,885 [Ranallo] And we begin the night with a shock to the system! 98 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:48,554 [crowd cheering] 99 00:04:56,562 --> 00:04:57,797 [bell ringing] 100 00:04:57,864 --> 00:05:00,967 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 101 00:05:01,034 --> 00:05:02,802 Making his way to the ring, 102 00:05:02,869 --> 00:05:06,539 representing The Undisputed Era, 103 00:05:06,606 --> 00:05:10,643 [exclaiming] Roderick Strong! 104 00:05:11,544 --> 00:05:14,914 [Ranallo] "The Messiah of the Backbreaker," Roderick Strong, 105 00:05:14,981 --> 00:05:19,719 drawing the ire of "The Original Bro," Matt Riddle. 106 00:05:19,786 --> 00:05:22,188 [McGuiness] Right. After fissures began to show 107 00:05:22,255 --> 00:05:24,090 in Adam Cole's Undisputed Era, 108 00:05:24,157 --> 00:05:26,726 Roderick Strong came back to the fold 109 00:05:26,793 --> 00:05:28,628 with a bloody Matt Riddle flip flop 110 00:05:28,695 --> 00:05:31,998 as a piece of re-injuring Riddle's ribs 111 00:05:32,065 --> 00:05:34,133 in the attack. 112 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:37,537 [Ranallo] And the rest of The Undisputed Era busy tonight, 113 00:05:38,838 --> 00:05:40,873 with Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish, 114 00:05:40,940 --> 00:05:44,744 looking to become the first ever three-time NXT tag team champions 115 00:05:44,811 --> 00:05:48,381 in the fatal 4-way ladder match. And of course, Adam Cole, 116 00:05:48,448 --> 00:05:51,417 challenging Johnny Gargano in a rematch 117 00:05:51,484 --> 00:05:53,586 for the NXT championship, 118 00:05:53,653 --> 00:05:56,622 -our much-anticipated main event. -["Shock The System" ends] 119 00:05:56,689 --> 00:05:57,690 [crowd cheering] 120 00:05:57,757 --> 00:05:59,859 ["Hey Bro" playing] 121 00:06:08,334 --> 00:06:11,137 [crowd] Bro, bro! 122 00:06:14,507 --> 00:06:16,042 [Alicia] And his opponent. 123 00:06:16,109 --> 00:06:17,677 From Las Vegas, Nevada, 124 00:06:17,744 --> 00:06:20,847 weighing 216 pounds, 125 00:06:20,913 --> 00:06:23,282 "The Original Bro," 126 00:06:23,349 --> 00:06:26,886 [exclaiming] Matt Riddle. 127 00:06:26,953 --> 00:06:30,823 [Ranallo] We just heard the dulcet tones of Alicia Taylor, 128 00:06:30,890 --> 00:06:34,026 involved in her first TakeOver event tonight. 129 00:06:34,093 --> 00:06:36,329 And well, Matt Riddle, 130 00:06:36,395 --> 00:06:38,297 he's coming off 131 00:06:38,364 --> 00:06:40,700 a hard-fought loss, 132 00:06:40,767 --> 00:06:42,602 when he challenged Velveteen Dream 133 00:06:42,668 --> 00:06:45,738 for the North American championship. He didn't have much time 134 00:06:45,805 --> 00:06:47,340 to recover from that loss, 135 00:06:47,407 --> 00:06:49,442 because he was immediately in the sights 136 00:06:49,509 --> 00:06:50,743 of The Undisputed Era. 137 00:06:50,810 --> 00:06:53,813 [McGuiness] He put himself there, remember what happened. 138 00:06:53,880 --> 00:06:56,749 Adam Cole was showing a little bit of frustration. 139 00:06:56,816 --> 00:06:57,683 [Ranallo] Oh! 140 00:06:57,750 --> 00:06:59,919 [McGuiness] One second, in an interview, 141 00:07:00,486 --> 00:07:03,623 and it was Riddle who smirked at Adam Cole 142 00:07:03,689 --> 00:07:05,458 and it all went from there. 143 00:07:07,226 --> 00:07:09,061 Basically, Riddle put himself 144 00:07:09,128 --> 00:07:12,632 in The Undisputed Era's business. And that's not a smart move. 145 00:07:12,698 --> 00:07:14,233 [Ranallo] And Beth, Matt Riddle 146 00:07:14,300 --> 00:07:17,970 indicating to Strong, "you're so infatuated with my flip flop, 147 00:07:18,037 --> 00:07:18,905 here's two." 148 00:07:18,971 --> 00:07:21,574 [crowd cheering] 149 00:07:25,878 --> 00:07:30,183 [Ranallo] A compelling contest to kick off this momentous night, 150 00:07:30,249 --> 00:07:31,784 Matt Riddle… 151 00:07:33,219 --> 00:07:35,555 against Roderick Strong. 152 00:07:35,621 --> 00:07:39,025 [crowd cheering] 153 00:07:39,091 --> 00:07:40,927 And our resident locksmith, 154 00:07:40,993 --> 00:07:43,429 Nigel McGuinness, with the keys to victory. 155 00:07:43,496 --> 00:07:45,998 [McGuiness] It's a feeling out process as we see, 156 00:07:46,065 --> 00:07:49,502 but with Roderick Strong, he only has one speed, full on. 157 00:07:49,569 --> 00:07:53,539 For Matt Riddle usually likes to take things slowly. 158 00:07:53,606 --> 00:07:56,075 [Phoenix] Nice waist lock take down. 159 00:07:56,142 --> 00:07:58,778 [McGuiness] And you see, as both superstars grapple. 160 00:07:58,845 --> 00:08:00,813 Beth, you've got an amateur background. 161 00:08:00,880 --> 00:08:03,549 -What can you tell by-- -[Ranallo] Cover by Riddle! 162 00:08:03,616 --> 00:08:07,386 -[Phoenix] I see this nice scramble-- -[McGuiness] Wait a second! 163 00:08:07,453 --> 00:08:08,287 [Phoenix] Oh! 164 00:08:08,354 --> 00:08:10,990 [McGuiness] Looking perhaps for the Bromission. 165 00:08:11,057 --> 00:08:13,860 [Phoenix] Both competitors looking for control. 166 00:08:13,926 --> 00:08:16,762 Getting for hip control, for wrist control. 167 00:08:16,829 --> 00:08:19,098 If you control the opponent's hips, 168 00:08:19,165 --> 00:08:22,401 you can place them where you want and that means submissions. 169 00:08:22,468 --> 00:08:25,271 [Ranallo] Roderick Strong, no stranger 170 00:08:25,338 --> 00:08:26,606 to TakeOver events. 171 00:08:26,672 --> 00:08:27,907 [heavy steps] 172 00:08:27,974 --> 00:08:30,109 Competed in his first TakeOver event 173 00:08:30,176 --> 00:08:33,579 at TakeOver San Antonio, January 2017. 174 00:08:33,646 --> 00:08:34,881 [ref] Three! 175 00:08:34,947 --> 00:08:37,783 [Phoenix] A victory tonight would be important for Strong, 176 00:08:37,850 --> 00:08:40,653 as Undisputed Era is looking to make good on their claims 177 00:08:40,720 --> 00:08:43,956 of dripping gold here in 2019. 178 00:08:44,023 --> 00:08:47,360 [McGuiness] Such pressure has got to be on Strong, as you mentioned. 179 00:08:47,426 --> 00:08:49,161 Imagine a loss here is gonna put 180 00:08:49,228 --> 00:08:52,198 all the pressure on the rest of The Undisputed Era. 181 00:08:52,265 --> 00:08:54,433 [Phoenix] It could break that momentum. 182 00:08:54,500 --> 00:08:57,103 [Ranallo] Gut wrench suplex there by Matt Riddle. 183 00:08:57,169 --> 00:09:00,506 -[Phoenix] The strength of Matt Riddle. -[Ranallo] And again! 184 00:09:00,573 --> 00:09:03,776 [McGuiness] Here's the leverage, and watch the hips of Riddle. 185 00:09:03,843 --> 00:09:05,845 [Ranallo] Completing the trifecta! 186 00:09:05,912 --> 00:09:08,414 [Phoenix] Where the hips go, the body goes! 187 00:09:08,481 --> 00:09:11,317 [crowd cheering] 188 00:09:17,189 --> 00:09:20,726 -[McGuiness] Watch out now on the outside. -[Ranallo] Oh! 189 00:09:20,793 --> 00:09:24,196 [McGuiness] Strong had that scouted. He knows Riddle loves that kick. 190 00:09:24,263 --> 00:09:27,400 [Ranallo] Counter by Riddle. Strong and Riddle now exchanging 191 00:09:27,466 --> 00:09:29,201 strikes on the outside. 192 00:09:29,268 --> 00:09:32,939 Riddle with the advantage, rolls Strong back into the ring. 193 00:09:33,005 --> 00:09:35,074 Strong comes out the other side. 194 00:09:35,141 --> 00:09:37,643 Riddle using the stairs to launch himself, 195 00:09:37,710 --> 00:09:40,313 with a flying forearm smash. 196 00:09:40,379 --> 00:09:41,514 [crowd cheering] 197 00:09:41,581 --> 00:09:42,481 [ref] One! 198 00:09:42,548 --> 00:09:45,551 [McGuiness] Fantastic start for the Original Bro, as again, 199 00:09:45,618 --> 00:09:47,553 Roderick Strong tries to escape. 200 00:09:47,620 --> 00:09:51,290 Look at the height and the impact with this wham, 201 00:09:51,357 --> 00:09:55,294 right upside the jaw of Roderick Strong. 202 00:09:55,361 --> 00:09:57,096 -[Riddle] Move! -[Strong groans] 203 00:09:59,565 --> 00:10:00,800 [Strong groans] 204 00:10:00,866 --> 00:10:02,034 [Riddle] In the ring. 205 00:10:02,101 --> 00:10:05,171 [Ranallo] Strong kicking at Riddle. 206 00:10:05,237 --> 00:10:09,041 And Riddle again utilizing that ferocious forearm, 207 00:10:09,108 --> 00:10:11,344 to wear down Strong. 208 00:10:11,410 --> 00:10:12,979 Now, they're on the ring apron. 209 00:10:13,045 --> 00:10:15,615 [Phoenix] This is a dangerous spot in the ring. 210 00:10:15,681 --> 00:10:16,649 [Strong groans] 211 00:10:16,716 --> 00:10:20,186 The hardest part of the ring, nothing but steel underneath their feet. 212 00:10:20,252 --> 00:10:24,423 [Ranallo] Flurry of strikes. Thai plum, with the Muay Thai knee strike. 213 00:10:24,490 --> 00:10:28,260 And then Strong drives Riddle back first and then-- 214 00:10:28,327 --> 00:10:31,030 And then The Messiah of the Backbreaker, 215 00:10:31,097 --> 00:10:36,202 utilizing that aforementioned hardest part of the ring. 216 00:10:36,268 --> 00:10:39,305 [McGuiness] To your point there, Beth, look at this. 217 00:10:39,372 --> 00:10:40,606 Taking the advantage, 218 00:10:40,673 --> 00:10:43,642 making the advantage and driving the lower back, 219 00:10:43,709 --> 00:10:46,012 into the apron there as you said, Beth. 220 00:10:46,078 --> 00:10:48,714 No give whatsoever. 221 00:10:48,781 --> 00:10:52,118 [Ranallo] Strong acquitting himself well in multiple opportunities 222 00:10:52,184 --> 00:10:54,153 at the NXT championship, 223 00:10:54,220 --> 00:10:56,088 has fallen short up to this time, 224 00:10:56,155 --> 00:10:58,124 but now renewed vigor. 225 00:10:58,190 --> 00:11:01,661 Looking to hand Matt Riddle another loss, 226 00:11:01,727 --> 00:11:03,929 here, at TakeOver XXV. 227 00:11:03,996 --> 00:11:06,298 [crowd cheering] 228 00:11:06,365 --> 00:11:09,335 Hands Riddle out to dry, and Riddle falls to the outside 229 00:11:09,402 --> 00:11:10,936 of the ring in a heap. 230 00:11:11,003 --> 00:11:12,104 [crowd] Come on, bro! 231 00:11:12,171 --> 00:11:14,273 [Phoenix] The unpredictability of the ring, 232 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:16,042 those ropes will send you flying. 233 00:11:16,108 --> 00:11:18,411 There's no guarantee you'll stay put. 234 00:11:19,545 --> 00:11:21,013 [crowd] Get back in the ring! 235 00:11:21,080 --> 00:11:24,283 [McGuiness] Clubbing forearm right across the bridge of the nose. 236 00:11:24,350 --> 00:11:25,317 [ref] Two! 237 00:11:25,384 --> 00:11:28,254 -[McGuiness] Cover. -[Ranallo] A hard hitting affair! 238 00:11:28,320 --> 00:11:29,722 Lateral press by Strong, 239 00:11:29,789 --> 00:11:31,957 only gets a two-count. 240 00:11:32,024 --> 00:11:34,927 -[Phoenix] Strong setting the pace. -[Riddle groans] 241 00:11:35,494 --> 00:11:37,296 [McGuiness] That's what I mentioned. 242 00:11:37,363 --> 00:11:38,898 Strong likes to keep the pedal 243 00:11:38,964 --> 00:11:40,766 to the metal and keep it going. 244 00:11:41,567 --> 00:11:43,469 Riddle now trying to slow things down, 245 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:45,671 [wrestlers groan] 246 00:11:45,738 --> 00:11:47,106 doing that. 247 00:11:47,840 --> 00:11:50,810 [Ranallo] Exchange of strikes. Riddle building momentum. 248 00:11:50,876 --> 00:11:53,779 Getting the bet on Strong. Strong ducks underneath that punch. 249 00:11:53,846 --> 00:11:58,350 And then catches him and delivers another back breaker, 250 00:11:58,417 --> 00:12:00,052 on Matt Riddle. 251 00:12:00,119 --> 00:12:02,354 -Cover by Strong! -[ref] One, two! 252 00:12:02,421 --> 00:12:05,725 -[Ranallo] Riddle powers out. -[Phoenix] More damage done to the-- 253 00:12:05,791 --> 00:12:06,926 [Ranallo] His tenacity. 254 00:12:06,992 --> 00:12:09,628 [Phoenix] The previously injured back of Riddle 255 00:12:09,695 --> 00:12:12,698 and now Strong is just unleashing his frustration. 256 00:12:12,765 --> 00:12:16,102 [Ranallo] Unleashing the fury of Hades. Ground and pound on Riddle, 257 00:12:16,168 --> 00:12:18,871 who's trying to escape the wrath of Strong. 258 00:12:18,938 --> 00:12:20,840 -A knee to the back. -[crowd cheering] 259 00:12:20,906 --> 00:12:22,374 [McGuiness] MMA experience. 260 00:12:22,441 --> 00:12:25,144 Riddle is used to fighting on his back from underneath. 261 00:12:25,211 --> 00:12:26,145 [crowd cheering] 262 00:12:26,212 --> 00:12:27,713 There's gonna be a lot of that 263 00:12:27,780 --> 00:12:30,449 when you're in the ring with an opponent, like Strong. 264 00:12:30,516 --> 00:12:32,918 [crowd cheering] 265 00:12:37,623 --> 00:12:39,692 [Ranallo] Riddle working his way back up 266 00:12:39,759 --> 00:12:40,793 to a vertical base, 267 00:12:40,860 --> 00:12:43,662 then eats a right hand from Strong and a well-placed knee 268 00:12:43,729 --> 00:12:45,097 into the midsection, 269 00:12:45,164 --> 00:12:47,500 by The Undisputed Era member. 270 00:12:47,566 --> 00:12:49,368 [ref] Get him back in here. 271 00:12:49,435 --> 00:12:50,970 Come on, back it up, Roddy. 272 00:12:51,036 --> 00:12:52,004 -One-- -[groans] 273 00:12:52,071 --> 00:12:55,441 [Phoenix] Strong looking to apply more damage to the side, the ribs, 274 00:12:55,508 --> 00:12:56,375 the back. 275 00:12:56,442 --> 00:12:57,843 [crowd cheering] 276 00:12:57,910 --> 00:13:00,546 [Ranallo] He is working on taxing the anatomy 277 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:01,747 of Matt Riddle, 278 00:13:01,814 --> 00:13:04,316 draining him of his fuel reserves. 279 00:13:04,383 --> 00:13:06,585 As we have mentioned before, 280 00:13:06,652 --> 00:13:10,356 Roderick Strong with some of the best conditioning in NXT. 281 00:13:10,422 --> 00:13:13,959 This is the pace he likes, but Riddle launches an attack 282 00:13:14,026 --> 00:13:16,228 that's immediately snuffed off by Strong. 283 00:13:16,295 --> 00:13:19,231 [Phoenix] I asked Strong what his approach was. 284 00:13:19,298 --> 00:13:23,569 He wants to move forward, smother him with offense, push the pace and break him. 285 00:13:23,636 --> 00:13:26,872 [Ranallo] Strong uncorking a series of right hands on Riddle, 286 00:13:26,939 --> 00:13:28,607 goes for the cover, hooks the leg 287 00:13:28,674 --> 00:13:30,743 and Riddle again beats the three-count. 288 00:13:31,377 --> 00:13:35,848 [McGuiness] Against an opponent like Strong, that's not the best strategy. 289 00:13:36,815 --> 00:13:37,950 [groans] 290 00:13:38,017 --> 00:13:41,287 [Ranallo] Strong with the front chancery on Matt Riddle. 291 00:13:42,254 --> 00:13:45,191 Riddle delivering shots to the body, uncorks a right hand. 292 00:13:45,257 --> 00:13:47,159 There's a palm strike. 293 00:13:47,226 --> 00:13:48,961 Riddle finding his rhythm. 294 00:13:49,862 --> 00:13:53,132 -[McGuiness] Just catch, rolls through. -[Ranallo] Shoulders down! 295 00:13:53,199 --> 00:13:54,600 -[crowd cheering] -[ref] Two! 296 00:13:54,667 --> 00:13:55,901 Strong escapes. 297 00:13:55,968 --> 00:13:59,071 Unorthodox pinning predicament, kick by Strong, 298 00:13:59,138 --> 00:14:01,841 olympic slam by Roderick Strong! 299 00:14:01,907 --> 00:14:04,410 And again, Riddle's back getting cracked! 300 00:14:04,476 --> 00:14:07,479 -[McGuiness] Cover! -[Ranallo] Strong almost secures 301 00:14:07,546 --> 00:14:08,814 the victory. 302 00:14:08,881 --> 00:14:12,618 [Phoenix] Each kick out more desperate for Matt Riddle, as he struggles 303 00:14:12,685 --> 00:14:14,253 to stay afloat in this match. 304 00:14:14,320 --> 00:14:17,723 [McGuiness] Strong showing here what a valuable soldier he is, 305 00:14:17,790 --> 00:14:19,725 in The Undisputed Era's army. 306 00:14:19,792 --> 00:14:21,594 [crowd cheering] 307 00:14:21,660 --> 00:14:24,930 [Ranallo] Strong, school of hard knocks, his alumni, 308 00:14:24,997 --> 00:14:26,966 and while others were Kung Fu fighting, 309 00:14:27,032 --> 00:14:30,469 Strong was morphing into the Messiah of the Backbreaker. 310 00:14:30,536 --> 00:14:31,570 Canadian… 311 00:14:31,637 --> 00:14:33,772 -[crowd cheering] -back breaker right there. 312 00:14:33,839 --> 00:14:35,474 The reversal by Riddle. 313 00:14:35,541 --> 00:14:39,878 [McGuiness] Trying for the Bromission. But, Strong straight out the back door. 314 00:14:39,945 --> 00:14:41,881 Great awareness from Strong. Oh-- 315 00:14:41,947 --> 00:14:44,016 -[Phoenix] Oh! -[McGuiness] Ooh! 316 00:14:44,083 --> 00:14:46,385 [Phoenix] High up on the neck and shoulders. 317 00:14:47,086 --> 00:14:48,587 What an impact on the back 318 00:14:48,654 --> 00:14:49,855 of Roderick Strong. 319 00:14:49,922 --> 00:14:51,023 [crowd cheering] 320 00:14:51,090 --> 00:14:52,825 [McGuiness] Can Riddle capitalize? 321 00:14:52,891 --> 00:14:54,660 Take another look. Look how quickly 322 00:14:54,727 --> 00:14:56,262 Riddle turned things around. 323 00:14:56,328 --> 00:14:58,897 -But Riddle goes down. -[Ranallo] Brain buster! 324 00:14:58,964 --> 00:15:00,366 [crowd cheering] 325 00:15:00,432 --> 00:15:03,102 [McGuiness] Riddle starting to show signs of fatigue. 326 00:15:03,168 --> 00:15:04,403 Nice tip. 327 00:15:04,470 --> 00:15:05,804 Followed by a side kick. 328 00:15:05,871 --> 00:15:08,741 [Ranallo] Oh! And a jumping forearm there by Riddle. 329 00:15:08,807 --> 00:15:11,277 -[Phoenix] Ooh! -[crowd cheering] 330 00:15:11,343 --> 00:15:13,078 [Ranallo] Kick caught. 331 00:15:13,145 --> 00:15:14,647 Strong and the nip up there 332 00:15:14,713 --> 00:15:16,048 by Riddle, showing off 333 00:15:16,115 --> 00:15:18,517 his athleticism and his strength. 334 00:15:19,118 --> 00:15:21,820 [Phoenix] And his resilience fighting through the pain. 335 00:15:21,887 --> 00:15:26,325 [Ranallo] And his high octane offense, exploder suplex by Riddle. 336 00:15:26,392 --> 00:15:27,760 [crowd cheering] 337 00:15:27,826 --> 00:15:31,096 [McGuiness] Action is turning back and forth in this matchup. 338 00:15:31,163 --> 00:15:32,398 Both superstars. 339 00:15:33,198 --> 00:15:35,167 [Phoenix] See Riddle holding his back. 340 00:15:36,435 --> 00:15:38,437 -Ooh! -[Ranallo] That's the Broton! 341 00:15:39,371 --> 00:15:42,241 Oh, penalty kick by Riddle. 342 00:15:42,308 --> 00:15:44,576 Goes for the side press, hooks both legs. 343 00:15:44,643 --> 00:15:46,845 Strong able to power out. 344 00:15:46,912 --> 00:15:48,147 [crowd cheering] 345 00:15:48,213 --> 00:15:51,150 What a physically taxing battle, 346 00:15:51,216 --> 00:15:53,686 to kick off TakeOver XXV. 347 00:15:53,752 --> 00:15:55,387 as both superstars 348 00:15:55,454 --> 00:15:58,590 exhibiting the vestiges of battle. 349 00:15:58,657 --> 00:16:00,659 [McGuiness] As you mentioned, Beth, 350 00:16:00,726 --> 00:16:02,594 Riddle holding his lower back. 351 00:16:02,661 --> 00:16:04,630 There's damage done there. 352 00:16:04,697 --> 00:16:05,764 If I was Matt Riddle, 353 00:16:05,831 --> 00:16:08,334 I'd try to end this match as soon as possible. 354 00:16:09,001 --> 00:16:12,237 -[Phoenix] Absolutely. -[Ranallo] Back door escape by Strong. 355 00:16:12,304 --> 00:16:14,506 [Phoenix] That could be the difference maker. 356 00:16:14,573 --> 00:16:17,009 Riddle staying alive, but can he put Strong away? 357 00:16:17,076 --> 00:16:18,644 [Ranallo] Hat trick of kicks. 358 00:16:18,711 --> 00:16:21,480 Going for the fantastic four, make it five. 359 00:16:21,547 --> 00:16:22,481 [crowd cheering] 360 00:16:22,548 --> 00:16:25,617 It is a flurry of kicks by Matt Riddle. 361 00:16:25,684 --> 00:16:27,486 [crowd cheering] 362 00:16:27,553 --> 00:16:29,888 Oh, and that one sends Strong 363 00:16:29,955 --> 00:16:32,558 crashing to his back. 364 00:16:32,624 --> 00:16:34,960 [McGuiness] Almost landed in the neck of Strong, 365 00:16:35,027 --> 00:16:36,128 in the Adam's apple. 366 00:16:36,195 --> 00:16:38,197 [Ranallo] Oh, Strong avoided that kick. 367 00:16:38,263 --> 00:16:41,734 Able to pick up Riddle. Riddle able to fight off. 368 00:16:41,800 --> 00:16:43,836 -[Riddle groans] -[Ranallo] Oh! 369 00:16:43,902 --> 00:16:46,739 -[McGuiness] Knee to the midsection. -[Ranallo] Ripcord-- 370 00:16:46,805 --> 00:16:48,073 Into the fireman's carry. 371 00:16:48,140 --> 00:16:50,342 -[Phoenix] Oh. -[Ranallo] Go to sleep! 372 00:16:50,409 --> 00:16:52,177 Everett style German suplex. 373 00:16:52,244 --> 00:16:54,413 [exclaiming] Shoulders down for a two-count. 374 00:16:54,480 --> 00:16:55,781 [crowd cheering] 375 00:16:55,848 --> 00:16:58,817 High amplitude German suplex 376 00:16:58,884 --> 00:16:59,852 with a bridge. 377 00:16:59,918 --> 00:17:02,021 Think about what Riddle has been through 378 00:17:02,087 --> 00:17:05,524 with his back still able to pull off a maneuver like that. 379 00:17:05,591 --> 00:17:08,494 [Phoenix] He pulled off the maneuver. But like I said, 380 00:17:08,560 --> 00:17:10,729 he's not able to put Roderick away. 381 00:17:10,796 --> 00:17:14,066 [McGuiness] What a match as we see some of the action here. 382 00:17:14,133 --> 00:17:14,967 All the way up. 383 00:17:15,033 --> 00:17:16,835 What a knee strike upside the jaw! 384 00:17:16,902 --> 00:17:18,203 Followed up immediately 385 00:17:18,270 --> 00:17:20,973 with a picture perfect German suplex. 386 00:17:21,040 --> 00:17:24,243 Roderick Strong waking up at the last second. 387 00:17:24,309 --> 00:17:25,844 [crowd cheering] 388 00:17:26,478 --> 00:17:29,081 An incredible match and we're just getting started. 389 00:17:29,148 --> 00:17:32,184 [Phoenix] Riddle even struggling to hold Strong in the air. 390 00:17:33,619 --> 00:17:35,287 [Ranallo] Riddle in the corner. 391 00:17:35,354 --> 00:17:38,023 Oh, and meets Roderick Strong with a kick to the jaw. 392 00:17:38,090 --> 00:17:40,959 -[Phoenix] Ooh! -[Ranallo] Step-up enzuigiri by Strong. 393 00:17:41,026 --> 00:17:43,929 [exclaiming] And that rattles Matt Riddle. 394 00:17:43,996 --> 00:17:46,065 [crowd cheering] 395 00:17:46,131 --> 00:17:48,167 [Phoenix] The intensity of this matchup 396 00:17:48,233 --> 00:17:52,137 -has been unbelievable. -[Ranallo] Both in a perilous position, 397 00:17:52,204 --> 00:17:55,073 -all the way to the top turnbuckle. -[Phoenix] Oh! 398 00:17:55,140 --> 00:17:57,609 [Ranallo] Superplex by Strong. 399 00:17:58,410 --> 00:18:00,579 -Cover. Hooks the leg. -[crowd] Two, three! 400 00:18:00,646 --> 00:18:01,947 [Ranallo] Oh, but Riddle. 401 00:18:02,014 --> 00:18:03,415 Riddle just, 402 00:18:03,482 --> 00:18:06,618 just by a hair, able to power out. 403 00:18:06,685 --> 00:18:08,487 [McGuiness] But damage still done 404 00:18:08,554 --> 00:18:10,422 to the lower back and the midsection. 405 00:18:10,489 --> 00:18:12,758 Just imagine how this must feel. 406 00:18:12,825 --> 00:18:14,793 All that weight, ten, 15 feet 407 00:18:14,860 --> 00:18:15,961 through the air 408 00:18:16,028 --> 00:18:17,529 and down into the mat. 409 00:18:17,596 --> 00:18:19,598 [Phoenix] That impact on the lower back 410 00:18:19,665 --> 00:18:20,499 the hips, 411 00:18:20,566 --> 00:18:24,803 the area that Strong has been dismantling this entire match. 412 00:18:24,870 --> 00:18:28,140 [Ranallo] Oh, but Matt Riddle with a right hand. 413 00:18:28,674 --> 00:18:31,710 A right hand, now they continue to exchange punches. 414 00:18:31,777 --> 00:18:33,445 Not as much steam as earlier 415 00:18:33,512 --> 00:18:35,747 because of the battle they've been in, and yet 416 00:18:35,814 --> 00:18:38,317 they continue to throw punches. 417 00:18:38,383 --> 00:18:40,752 Riddle to the ropes. Strong with the forearm. 418 00:18:40,819 --> 00:18:43,789 -Oh, look at Riddle landing on his feet. -[Phoenix] Ooh! 419 00:18:45,824 --> 00:18:48,327 -[Ranallo] Strong-- -[McGuiness] The back gave way. 420 00:18:48,393 --> 00:18:51,797 [Ranallo] Big kick to the face. Step-up enzuigiri by Strong. 421 00:18:51,864 --> 00:18:54,133 Riddle still standing. 422 00:18:54,199 --> 00:18:56,568 Oh, jump up knee strike. 423 00:18:56,635 --> 00:19:00,405 -[Phoenix] He might be out on his feet. -[Ranallo] You heard the crack. 424 00:19:00,472 --> 00:19:02,441 [McGuiness] Time and again. 425 00:19:02,508 --> 00:19:03,642 This is it! 426 00:19:03,709 --> 00:19:06,145 [Ranallo] Roderick Strong is sensational, 427 00:19:06,211 --> 00:19:08,080 spiking Matt Riddle. 428 00:19:08,580 --> 00:19:09,648 This has to be it. 429 00:19:09,715 --> 00:19:11,016 [exclaiming] Strong--no. 430 00:19:11,083 --> 00:19:12,784 Matt Riddle kicks out. 431 00:19:12,851 --> 00:19:14,086 [crowd cheering] 432 00:19:14,153 --> 00:19:15,320 [Phoenix] How did Matt, 433 00:19:15,387 --> 00:19:17,489 how did he stay in this? 434 00:19:17,556 --> 00:19:21,159 [crowd cheering] 435 00:19:35,841 --> 00:19:37,309 [Ranallo] An incredible start 436 00:19:37,376 --> 00:19:40,145 to TakeOver XXV, the NXT Universe 437 00:19:40,212 --> 00:19:42,047 already en fuego. 438 00:19:42,114 --> 00:19:44,149 Strong maneuvering for the Strong Hold. 439 00:19:44,216 --> 00:19:47,352 Booted off by Riddle, Strong gets dumped out of the ring. 440 00:19:47,419 --> 00:19:49,621 [crowd cheering] 441 00:19:49,688 --> 00:19:51,590 [Phoenix] Awkward landing for Strong. 442 00:19:51,657 --> 00:19:53,926 [McGuiness] Strong trying for a knee strike. 443 00:19:53,992 --> 00:19:56,461 -He's got caught. -[Ranallo] Roundhouse kick, 444 00:19:56,528 --> 00:19:59,298 ripcord, V trigger by Riddle. 445 00:19:59,364 --> 00:20:00,832 [Riddle groans] 446 00:20:00,899 --> 00:20:02,367 [Ranallo] Power bomb! 447 00:20:02,434 --> 00:20:03,902 [Phoenix] Brute strength. 448 00:20:03,969 --> 00:20:06,071 -[Phoenix] Oh! -[Ranallo] The final flash. 449 00:20:06,138 --> 00:20:08,040 -The final flash. -[crowd] One, two… 450 00:20:08,106 --> 00:20:09,708 Riddle with the two and a half. 451 00:20:10,776 --> 00:20:13,011 Matt Riddle with the final flash knee strike. 452 00:20:13,078 --> 00:20:14,580 Remember, he captured 453 00:20:14,646 --> 00:20:17,015 Kassius Ohno in six seconds with that strike. 454 00:20:17,082 --> 00:20:19,184 [Phoenix] Riddle was holding his back, 455 00:20:19,251 --> 00:20:21,420 even as he was performing the pin. 456 00:20:21,486 --> 00:20:23,622 It's really bothering him at this point. 457 00:20:24,256 --> 00:20:25,724 [McGuiness] Quick to the top! 458 00:20:25,791 --> 00:20:26,625 [indistinct] 459 00:20:26,692 --> 00:20:29,328 [Ranallo] But back first on the double knees. 460 00:20:29,394 --> 00:20:32,798 The back smashing into the knees of Strong. 461 00:20:32,864 --> 00:20:35,500 -[McGuiness] Disaster for Riddle. -[Ranallo] Oh, wow! 462 00:20:35,567 --> 00:20:37,569 Incredible knee strike by Strong. 463 00:20:37,636 --> 00:20:40,906 -[Phoenix] Oh! -[McGuiness] It's over. It's over! 464 00:20:40,973 --> 00:20:43,875 [crowd cheering] 465 00:20:43,942 --> 00:20:45,777 [Ranallo] And power bomb. 466 00:20:45,844 --> 00:20:47,913 -[McGuiness] Two and three! -[Ranallo] No! 467 00:20:47,980 --> 00:20:48,981 [McGuiness] Come on! 468 00:20:49,047 --> 00:20:52,618 [Ranallo] No! Roderick Strong now really working on the back. 469 00:20:53,352 --> 00:20:56,989 [Phoenix] All the pressure being placed on the lower back of Riddle. 470 00:20:57,055 --> 00:21:00,325 [McGuiness] He has to tap. He has to tap! 471 00:21:00,392 --> 00:21:03,528 [Phoenix] Think about everything Matt's been through. 472 00:21:03,595 --> 00:21:05,163 [Ranallo] Strong Hold, is it 473 00:21:05,230 --> 00:21:07,132 strong enough? No, he now gives it up. 474 00:21:08,200 --> 00:21:10,736 Matt Riddle able-- Oh, now putting the knee 475 00:21:10,802 --> 00:21:12,471 into the middle of the back. 476 00:21:12,537 --> 00:21:15,407 -[McGuiness] In the center. -[Ranallo] What kind 477 00:21:15,474 --> 00:21:18,443 of a break pain threshold does Matt Riddle possess? 478 00:21:18,510 --> 00:21:20,312 [crowd cheering] 479 00:21:21,146 --> 00:21:24,182 -[Phoenix] Oh, no! -[Ranallo] Heel strikes, up kicks! 480 00:21:24,249 --> 00:21:27,319 -[Phoenix] Desperation kicks. -[Ranallo] Riddle avoids it! 481 00:21:27,386 --> 00:21:29,821 [McGuiness] Trying for the knockout, elbows! 482 00:21:29,888 --> 00:21:32,758 -[Phoenix] Can he get him? -[Ranallo] The Bromission! 483 00:21:33,525 --> 00:21:34,793 [exclaiming] Bromission! 484 00:21:35,494 --> 00:21:36,662 Roderick Strong, 485 00:21:37,329 --> 00:21:38,463 trying to power out. 486 00:21:38,530 --> 00:21:39,765 Roderick Strong! 487 00:21:39,831 --> 00:21:41,733 [McGuiness] No, the back-- 488 00:21:41,800 --> 00:21:44,503 -Riddle doesn't have the core strength. -[Ranallo] No! 489 00:21:44,569 --> 00:21:47,372 [McGuiness] Doesn't have the strength for the Bromission. 490 00:21:47,439 --> 00:21:50,542 [Ranallo] And yet he's delivering those elbow strikes. 491 00:21:50,609 --> 00:21:52,377 Now blocked by Strong. 492 00:21:52,444 --> 00:21:54,146 [crowd cheering] 493 00:21:54,212 --> 00:21:56,281 What a pitched battle, 494 00:21:56,348 --> 00:21:58,483 here between Strong and Riddle. 495 00:21:58,550 --> 00:22:00,819 [Phoenix] How does Strong have the wherewithal 496 00:22:00,886 --> 00:22:02,688 after all these strikes to the face? 497 00:22:02,754 --> 00:22:05,691 [crowd cheering] 498 00:22:05,757 --> 00:22:08,527 [Ranallo] Oh, wow. He called that the Bro Derek. 499 00:22:08,593 --> 00:22:10,062 Bro Derek, Matt Riddle 500 00:22:10,128 --> 00:22:11,797 -picks up the win! -[bell ringing] 501 00:22:11,863 --> 00:22:14,366 -Oh, my God, what a match! -[hip-hop music starts] 502 00:22:14,433 --> 00:22:15,967 [crowd cheering] 503 00:22:16,034 --> 00:22:17,536 [Alicia] Here is your winner, 504 00:22:17,602 --> 00:22:20,939 [exclaiming] Matt Riddle. 505 00:22:21,006 --> 00:22:22,341 [crowd cheering] 506 00:22:26,578 --> 00:22:29,081 [McGuiness] What an incredible match. 507 00:22:32,317 --> 00:22:34,386 [Ranallo] It was brutal. 508 00:22:34,453 --> 00:22:37,089 It was beautiful. 509 00:22:37,155 --> 00:22:40,792 It was NXT. 510 00:22:43,395 --> 00:22:45,797 [McGuiness] And what a way to start off 511 00:22:45,864 --> 00:22:47,966 TakeOver XXV, 512 00:22:48,033 --> 00:22:49,634 a standing ovation 513 00:22:49,701 --> 00:22:51,636 from the NXT Universe. 514 00:22:52,904 --> 00:22:55,107 Let's take a look at this incredible matchup 515 00:22:55,173 --> 00:22:57,943 between two of the best superstars on the brand. 516 00:22:59,511 --> 00:23:02,214 Here, Roderick Strong with a flurry of offense 517 00:23:02,280 --> 00:23:03,482 onto the jaw, 518 00:23:03,548 --> 00:23:05,584 one from the opposite direction 519 00:23:05,650 --> 00:23:06,952 and then a third one. 520 00:23:07,018 --> 00:23:08,620 Riddle out on his feet, 521 00:23:08,687 --> 00:23:11,223 cloud nine face buster. 522 00:23:11,289 --> 00:23:14,025 Somehow, the Original Bro 523 00:23:14,092 --> 00:23:15,894 slipped out the back door. 524 00:23:15,961 --> 00:23:17,195 [crowd cheering] 525 00:23:17,262 --> 00:23:19,064 And as the match would continue, 526 00:23:19,131 --> 00:23:21,399 great height, but it's disaster 527 00:23:21,466 --> 00:23:23,835 for Matt Riddle, landing on the knees 528 00:23:23,902 --> 00:23:25,437 of Roderick Strong. 529 00:23:26,271 --> 00:23:27,272 But ultimately, 530 00:23:27,339 --> 00:23:31,309 Riddle would come back with elbow strike, after elbow strike. 531 00:23:31,376 --> 00:23:33,712 And then picking Strong up, 532 00:23:33,779 --> 00:23:36,848 planting Strong in the center of the ring. 533 00:23:36,915 --> 00:23:38,583 -And finally, -[bell ringing] 534 00:23:38,650 --> 00:23:40,819 one of the hardest fought victories 535 00:23:40,886 --> 00:23:43,388 in Matt Riddle's career. 536 00:23:43,455 --> 00:23:44,456 [music continues] 537 00:23:44,523 --> 00:23:47,592 [Ranallo] An impressive bounce back victory, 538 00:23:47,659 --> 00:23:49,594 here at TakeOver XXV. 539 00:23:49,661 --> 00:23:52,130 And, you know, Riddle has his sight set 540 00:23:52,197 --> 00:23:54,533 on the NXT North American title. 541 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:59,204 And of course, the NXT championship. 542 00:23:59,971 --> 00:24:02,674 Welcome to the Bro Show. 543 00:24:07,479 --> 00:24:09,047 [hip-hop music ends] 544 00:24:09,114 --> 00:24:11,716 [male narrator] A WrestleMania equivalent, 545 00:24:11,783 --> 00:24:13,618 pay-per-view live from Jeddah. 546 00:24:13,685 --> 00:24:15,053 [explosions] 547 00:24:15,120 --> 00:24:17,155 [dramatic music starts] 548 00:24:47,552 --> 00:24:49,654 [dramatic music ends] 549 00:24:50,522 --> 00:24:53,124 [metal music starts] 550 00:24:53,191 --> 00:24:56,895 [McGuiness] There he is, the NXT champion, Johnny Gargano. 551 00:24:56,962 --> 00:25:00,398 What must be going through his head, here tonight? 552 00:25:00,465 --> 00:25:02,968 Can he repeat history and beat Cole again? 553 00:25:03,034 --> 00:25:05,070 Can he do it again tonight? 554 00:25:06,238 --> 00:25:08,306 [Ranallo] Two NXT superstars, 555 00:25:08,373 --> 00:25:10,242 with championship pedigree. 556 00:25:10,308 --> 00:25:12,077 The WWE hall of famers, 557 00:25:12,143 --> 00:25:14,880 Shawn Michaels and now Road Dogg, 558 00:25:14,946 --> 00:25:16,414 they are NXT superstars 559 00:25:16,481 --> 00:25:17,949 because they're giving back 560 00:25:18,016 --> 00:25:19,851 to the next generation, 561 00:25:19,918 --> 00:25:23,588 and they're a part of NXT history. 562 00:25:24,923 --> 00:25:27,058 [McGuiness] Talking of the next generation, 563 00:25:27,125 --> 00:25:30,161 with the Viking Raiders, relinquishing the NXT tag teams. 564 00:25:30,228 --> 00:25:32,397 Four of the top teams in the division, 565 00:25:32,464 --> 00:25:35,367 now vying for the chance to lead the tag division, 566 00:25:35,433 --> 00:25:38,236 in an exciting fatal 4-way ladder match. 567 00:25:38,303 --> 00:25:40,539 Which team will climb the ladder 568 00:25:40,605 --> 00:25:43,375 to claim their place in history? 569 00:25:44,809 --> 00:25:45,810 [metal music ends] 570 00:25:45,877 --> 00:25:47,245 [dramatic music starts] 571 00:25:47,312 --> 00:25:50,615 [man 19] We have raided Monday Night Raw. 572 00:25:51,316 --> 00:25:55,353 Since we still have these, 573 00:25:55,420 --> 00:25:58,123 We're out here to relinquish them. 574 00:25:58,189 --> 00:25:59,457 [suspenseful music ends] 575 00:25:59,524 --> 00:26:02,594 [man 20] That leaves us without NXT tag team champions. 576 00:26:03,128 --> 00:26:05,497 There are many deserving teams here, in NXT. 577 00:26:05,563 --> 00:26:07,399 [clock ticking] 578 00:26:07,465 --> 00:26:10,669 And they will compete for the NXT tag team championships 579 00:26:10,735 --> 00:26:11,937 at NXT TakeOver, 580 00:26:12,637 --> 00:26:13,538 in a ladder match. 581 00:26:13,605 --> 00:26:16,508 -[supsenseful music ends] -[metal music starts] 582 00:26:16,574 --> 00:26:18,476 He really wants to put us 583 00:26:18,543 --> 00:26:20,378 in a ladder match. Us… 584 00:26:20,445 --> 00:26:23,548 [man 21] We are The Undisputed Era. 585 00:26:23,615 --> 00:26:25,483 We take what's ours, 586 00:26:25,550 --> 00:26:28,553 always have, always will. 587 00:26:28,620 --> 00:26:32,123 History will repeat itself, when we take 588 00:26:32,190 --> 00:26:34,492 those NXT tag team titles. 589 00:26:34,559 --> 00:26:37,028 [McGuiness] Takeover really could be 590 00:26:37,095 --> 00:26:38,997 their Magnum Opus. 591 00:26:40,231 --> 00:26:42,934 [man 22] The only way to be remembered seems to be 592 00:26:43,835 --> 00:26:45,971 pain, suffering… 593 00:26:46,037 --> 00:26:47,973 [Ranallo] The savages of NXT, 594 00:26:48,039 --> 00:26:50,308 Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake, 595 00:26:50,375 --> 00:26:51,876 The Forgotten Sons. 596 00:26:51,943 --> 00:26:53,445 This is our battlefield. 597 00:26:53,511 --> 00:26:56,815 And you will never forget us. 598 00:26:57,949 --> 00:27:00,885 [man 23] How do you prepare for a team that's got nothing to lose 599 00:27:00,952 --> 00:27:03,855 and everything to gain? 600 00:27:03,922 --> 00:27:06,257 [Ranallo] Oney Lorcan, Danny Burch, gunning 601 00:27:06,324 --> 00:27:08,827 for the NXT tag team titles. 602 00:27:08,893 --> 00:27:10,362 [metal music continues] 603 00:27:12,664 --> 00:27:15,100 [man 24] This is our opportunity. 604 00:27:18,403 --> 00:27:20,905 [man 25] Street Profits is for everybody. 605 00:27:20,972 --> 00:27:23,341 That's why we party. That's why we rejoice 606 00:27:23,408 --> 00:27:24,242 with the people. 607 00:27:24,309 --> 00:27:27,178 So if you don't love this like we do, 608 00:27:27,846 --> 00:27:30,015 the match has already begun. 609 00:27:30,081 --> 00:27:33,284 [man 26] This is the site that you're going to see. 610 00:27:33,918 --> 00:27:35,020 The Street Profits, 611 00:27:35,086 --> 00:27:38,723 the new NXT tag team champions. 612 00:27:38,790 --> 00:27:39,991 [music continues] 613 00:27:40,492 --> 00:27:41,893 [crowd cheering] 614 00:27:43,028 --> 00:27:45,697 [Ranallo] Four-way ladder match, to determine 615 00:27:45,764 --> 00:27:49,034 the new NXT tag team champions. 616 00:27:49,100 --> 00:27:54,039 -[music continues] -[crowd cheering] 617 00:27:56,107 --> 00:27:57,909 Can you imagine the chaos 618 00:27:57,976 --> 00:28:00,311 we will see at NXT TakeOver? 619 00:28:01,179 --> 00:28:02,680 [metal music ends] 620 00:28:04,249 --> 00:28:05,550 [crowd cheering] 621 00:28:06,751 --> 00:28:11,923 NXT tag team championships literally hanging in the balance. 622 00:28:13,191 --> 00:28:15,093 [upbeat music starts] 623 00:28:28,807 --> 00:28:32,877 [McGuiness] What a way to make their NXT TakeOver debut. 624 00:28:32,944 --> 00:28:34,012 [bell ringing] 625 00:28:34,079 --> 00:28:36,981 [Alicia] The following contest is a ladder match, 626 00:28:37,048 --> 00:28:41,853 for the NXT tag team championships. 627 00:28:41,920 --> 00:28:43,121 Introducing first 628 00:28:43,188 --> 00:28:47,792 at a combined weight of 492 pounds, Angelo Dawkins, 629 00:28:47,859 --> 00:28:49,661 Montez Ford, 630 00:28:49,727 --> 00:28:54,365 -[exclaiming] The Street Profits. -[Ranallo] The curse 631 00:28:54,432 --> 00:28:56,334 of greatness, Angelo Dawkins, 632 00:28:56,401 --> 00:28:58,103 an NXT original, 633 00:28:58,169 --> 00:29:01,473 scrapping and climbing his way to his first TakeOver. 634 00:29:01,539 --> 00:29:03,608 Montez Ford, meanwhile, 635 00:29:03,675 --> 00:29:06,411 celebrating his 29th birthday yesterday. 636 00:29:06,478 --> 00:29:08,413 Can you think of a better gift 637 00:29:08,480 --> 00:29:12,050 than becoming the new NXT tag team champions? 638 00:29:12,117 --> 00:29:13,718 [Phoenix] Angelo Dawkins told me 639 00:29:13,785 --> 00:29:16,688 "We didn't come all this way for a participation trophy. 640 00:29:16,754 --> 00:29:20,091 We want the NXT tag team championships." 641 00:29:20,925 --> 00:29:23,895 [Ranallo] It was Michael Jordan, Nigel, who said 642 00:29:23,962 --> 00:29:25,296 "Talent wins games, 643 00:29:25,363 --> 00:29:28,766 but teamwork and intelligence win championships." 644 00:29:28,833 --> 00:29:30,702 The Street Profits shelled 645 00:29:30,769 --> 00:29:33,838 from the get-go and everyone knows 646 00:29:33,905 --> 00:29:36,708 that teamwork makes the dream work. 647 00:29:36,774 --> 00:29:40,478 [McGuiness] Teamwork and intelligence. Street Profits are halfway there, 648 00:29:41,346 --> 00:29:43,515 with him wearing that crown. 649 00:29:43,581 --> 00:29:46,784 I think he's getting ahead of himself. There's three other teams 650 00:29:46,851 --> 00:29:50,321 that wanna be crowned NXT tag team champions tonight. 651 00:29:50,388 --> 00:29:55,026 [Ranallo] The Street Profits' hearts are racing like the Indy 500. 652 00:29:55,093 --> 00:29:57,428 The sultans of swag, 653 00:29:57,495 --> 00:29:59,164 bringing the solo cups 654 00:30:00,431 --> 00:30:02,000 to TakeOver XXV. 655 00:30:02,066 --> 00:30:04,803 [McGuiness] The Street Profits has continued 656 00:30:04,869 --> 00:30:06,571 to grab opportunities, 657 00:30:06,638 --> 00:30:07,605 for themselves, 658 00:30:07,672 --> 00:30:11,075 including that title opportunity against The Viking Raiders. 659 00:30:11,142 --> 00:30:13,812 [Ranallo] Viking Raiders vacating the title. 660 00:30:13,878 --> 00:30:15,880 [metal music starts] 661 00:30:30,228 --> 00:30:31,830 [Alicia] And their opponents, 662 00:30:31,896 --> 00:30:35,400 the team of Steve Cutler, Wesley Blake, 663 00:30:35,466 --> 00:30:39,938 [exclaiming] The Forgotten Sons. 664 00:30:40,004 --> 00:30:42,473 [Ranallo] The forgotten Sons came so close 665 00:30:42,540 --> 00:30:46,010 to getting a previous tag team title opportunity, 666 00:30:46,077 --> 00:30:50,448 making it to the finals of this year's Dusty Rhodes tag team classic. 667 00:30:50,515 --> 00:30:52,083 But they were thwarted 668 00:30:52,150 --> 00:30:55,019 by Aleister Black and Ricochet. 669 00:30:55,086 --> 00:30:58,556 [McGuiness] Be that as it may, The Forgotten Sons have really found 670 00:30:58,623 --> 00:31:00,391 their voice, so to speak, 671 00:31:00,458 --> 00:31:02,961 with the addition of Jaxson Ryker, 672 00:31:03,027 --> 00:31:04,829 the heater of the team. 673 00:31:05,396 --> 00:31:07,732 This terrifying triumvirate 674 00:31:07,799 --> 00:31:10,268 are certainly a deal to reckon with, 675 00:31:10,335 --> 00:31:12,804 but in this match, only two of them here. 676 00:31:12,870 --> 00:31:17,008 [Ranallo] Wesley Blake has previous TakeOver experience, Beth, 677 00:31:17,075 --> 00:31:20,245 competing at TakeOver Unstoppable in May of 2015, 678 00:31:20,311 --> 00:31:23,448 TakeOver Brooklyn, in August 2015, 679 00:31:23,514 --> 00:31:27,518 as a former member of the NXT tag team champions. 680 00:31:27,585 --> 00:31:29,187 So he has that experience, 681 00:31:29,254 --> 00:31:31,222 as a champion in the tag team division. 682 00:31:31,289 --> 00:31:35,426 [metal music ends and starts again] 683 00:31:41,165 --> 00:31:45,270 [Alicia] Next, at a combined weight of 380 pounds, 684 00:31:45,336 --> 00:31:48,006 the team of Danny Burch 685 00:31:48,072 --> 00:31:51,809 [exclaiming] and Oney Lorcan. 686 00:31:51,876 --> 00:31:53,478 [Ranallo] It was at NXT TakeOver 687 00:31:53,544 --> 00:31:55,546 Chicago II, in June of last year 688 00:31:55,613 --> 00:31:59,150 that Burch and Lorcan came very close to usurping 689 00:31:59,217 --> 00:32:02,086 The Undisputed Era for the tag team titles that night. 690 00:32:04,289 --> 00:32:06,391 [McGuiness] Oney Lorcan will remember 691 00:32:06,457 --> 00:32:07,659 that night very well, 692 00:32:07,725 --> 00:32:10,561 because it was where he got his orbital bone broken. 693 00:32:13,631 --> 00:32:15,633 [music continues] 694 00:32:24,642 --> 00:32:27,011 [Ranallo] NXT TakeOver XXV presented by 695 00:32:27,078 --> 00:32:30,415 the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. 696 00:32:30,481 --> 00:32:33,551 There's no such thing as a good excuse for not buckling up. 697 00:32:33,618 --> 00:32:35,687 Click it or Ticket. 698 00:32:35,753 --> 00:32:37,155 [metal music ends] 699 00:32:37,722 --> 00:32:40,692 ["Shock the System" playing] 700 00:32:54,472 --> 00:32:58,176 [Alicia] And the team of Kyle O'Reilly 701 00:32:58,242 --> 00:32:59,610 and Bobby Fish, 702 00:32:59,677 --> 00:33:05,383 [exclaiming] The Undisputed Era. 703 00:33:06,117 --> 00:33:09,087 [Ranallo] The Undisputed Era is a faction, looking to become 704 00:33:09,153 --> 00:33:12,690 the first three-time NXT tag team champions. 705 00:33:12,757 --> 00:33:15,927 O'Reilly, a former two-time champion. 706 00:33:15,994 --> 00:33:18,529 Their original title reign was with Bobby Fish. 707 00:33:18,596 --> 00:33:22,100 [Phoenix] You could argue this is a bit of a redemption opportunity 708 00:33:22,166 --> 00:33:23,201 for Bobby Fish, 709 00:33:23,267 --> 00:33:27,305 since he technically didn't lose the tag team championship himself. 710 00:33:27,372 --> 00:33:29,374 Tonight could be Bobby's night, 711 00:33:29,440 --> 00:33:31,809 to solidify their next tag team title reign. 712 00:33:31,876 --> 00:33:34,979 [McGuiness] Imagine what is going through Bobby Fish's mind, 713 00:33:35,046 --> 00:33:36,981 after winning the NXT tag team title, 714 00:33:37,048 --> 00:33:37,949 with an injury. 715 00:33:38,015 --> 00:33:41,052 Roderick Strong came in and took charge of the team. 716 00:33:41,119 --> 00:33:43,855 Bobby didn't know he was gonna get another opportunity. 717 00:33:43,921 --> 00:33:46,824 This may be his last opportunity. 718 00:33:47,325 --> 00:33:50,595 [Ranallo] Bobby Fish, the Bobby Fisher of wrestling chess. 719 00:33:50,661 --> 00:33:52,463 He's a grandmaster grappler 720 00:33:52,530 --> 00:33:56,434 and the kind of striker that's hard to check… mate. 721 00:33:56,501 --> 00:33:57,335 [song ends] 722 00:33:57,402 --> 00:33:59,137 [Phoenix] Ask yourselves. 723 00:33:59,203 --> 00:34:00,505 After Strong's loss, 724 00:34:00,571 --> 00:34:04,108 what does that mean for the momentum of Undisputed Era here tonight? 725 00:34:04,175 --> 00:34:06,878 [Ranallo] They are all peering up 726 00:34:06,944 --> 00:34:08,980 -at the coveted gold. -[bell ringing] 727 00:34:09,047 --> 00:34:11,783 Fatal 4-way. Nigel, take us through the rules. 728 00:34:11,849 --> 00:34:15,453 [McGuiness] Well, no disqualifications, no count outs. 729 00:34:15,520 --> 00:34:17,221 One member of whichever team 730 00:34:17,288 --> 00:34:18,656 has to climb the ladder 731 00:34:18,723 --> 00:34:21,225 and retrieve both titles. 732 00:34:21,292 --> 00:34:23,528 [Ranallo] And it's on, like Donkey Kong, 733 00:34:23,594 --> 00:34:25,296 as we expected. 734 00:34:25,363 --> 00:34:26,464 Chaos breaking out 735 00:34:26,531 --> 00:34:28,966 and hey, they said chaos is a ladder, right? 736 00:34:29,033 --> 00:34:31,135 In this fatal 4-way ladder match. 737 00:34:31,202 --> 00:34:34,372 Bodies already on the floor around ringside. 738 00:34:34,439 --> 00:34:37,275 The Undisputed Era attacking… 739 00:34:37,341 --> 00:34:38,443 Montez Ford. 740 00:34:38,509 --> 00:34:41,646 [Phoenix] We didn't expect this match to be pretty, Mauro. 741 00:34:41,712 --> 00:34:42,847 [groans] 742 00:34:43,448 --> 00:34:46,350 [McGuiness] So hard to come out with a strategy. 743 00:34:46,417 --> 00:34:47,285 [Ranallo] Wow! 744 00:34:47,351 --> 00:34:50,221 Superlative striking on the part of O'Reilly. 745 00:34:50,288 --> 00:34:52,557 -[groans] -[McGuiness] Action over the place. 746 00:34:52,623 --> 00:34:53,724 Here are some strikes. 747 00:34:53,791 --> 00:34:55,626 [Ranallo] Dragon screw leg whip. 748 00:34:55,693 --> 00:34:57,061 Fish on Blake. 749 00:34:57,128 --> 00:34:59,130 [crowd cheering] 750 00:34:59,897 --> 00:35:01,766 [wrestlers groan] 751 00:35:01,833 --> 00:35:04,735 And you would think from the outset, 752 00:35:04,802 --> 00:35:07,238 the advantage would belong to Fish and O'Reilly 753 00:35:07,305 --> 00:35:11,075 because of their experience as champions. Because of their experience 754 00:35:11,142 --> 00:35:12,210 on the biggest stage. 755 00:35:12,743 --> 00:35:15,379 But Lorcan and Burch… 756 00:35:15,446 --> 00:35:17,615 [McGuiness] We heard what Burch said. 757 00:35:17,682 --> 00:35:20,184 Everything to-- Nothing to lose, 758 00:35:20,251 --> 00:35:21,352 everything to gain. 759 00:35:21,419 --> 00:35:23,087 I'm so excited, I can't talk. 760 00:35:23,154 --> 00:35:24,355 Here we go! 761 00:35:24,422 --> 00:35:26,190 [Ranallo] Again, Lorcan and Burch 762 00:35:26,257 --> 00:35:28,359 have come close in the past at TakeOver. 763 00:35:28,426 --> 00:35:29,293 [groans] 764 00:35:29,360 --> 00:35:32,230 [Phoenix] Lorcan and Burch with a pile of haymakers there. 765 00:35:32,296 --> 00:35:33,197 [Ranallo] Oh! 766 00:35:33,264 --> 00:35:35,266 Kick was blocked by O'Reilly 767 00:35:35,333 --> 00:35:38,035 and again, there's that tag team cohesiveness, 768 00:35:38,102 --> 00:35:40,705 but Burch with a headbutt to the sternum of O'Reilly. 769 00:35:40,771 --> 00:35:43,808 [McGuiness] Oh, just vicious nasty strikes from both teams. 770 00:35:43,875 --> 00:35:45,843 -Oh. -[crowd cheering] 771 00:35:48,145 --> 00:35:49,714 [Ranallo] Oney Lorcan 772 00:35:49,780 --> 00:35:52,650 lighting up both members of The Undisputed Era's chest. 773 00:35:53,217 --> 00:35:55,319 [McGuiness] Arm bar to slow down Lorcan 774 00:35:55,386 --> 00:35:57,288 and a kick drives Lorcan to the mat. 775 00:35:57,922 --> 00:36:00,591 Profits doing the right thing, staying on the outside. 776 00:36:01,893 --> 00:36:04,395 [Phoenix] O'Reilly's got quite a bit of experience, 777 00:36:04,462 --> 00:36:07,131 in WarGames. He knows these multi-person matches, 778 00:36:07,732 --> 00:36:11,068 -how to watch each other's backs. -[Ranallo] Big boot by O'Reilly, 779 00:36:11,135 --> 00:36:13,538 keeping Dawkins outside the ring, 780 00:36:13,604 --> 00:36:15,706 and now The Undisputed Era, 781 00:36:15,773 --> 00:36:17,842 they are gonna go hunting for the ladder. 782 00:36:17,909 --> 00:36:19,544 [McGuiness] Interesting. Maybe, 783 00:36:19,610 --> 00:36:21,179 a little bit early, 784 00:36:21,245 --> 00:36:23,114 but hey, you got to go at some point. 785 00:36:23,181 --> 00:36:25,850 -Let's get this moving. -[Ranallo] They have a ladder! 786 00:36:25,917 --> 00:36:29,287 -[Phoenix] We don't get paid by the hour. -[crowd cheering] 787 00:36:29,353 --> 00:36:31,789 You don't want to be longer than you have to. 788 00:36:31,856 --> 00:36:34,158 That's just more opportunity for injury. 789 00:36:34,225 --> 00:36:37,461 -This is a smart tag team strategy. -[McGuiness] So get up-- 790 00:36:37,528 --> 00:36:38,396 [Phoenix] Get up. 791 00:36:38,462 --> 00:36:41,065 [McGuiness] You've been in ladder matches, right? 792 00:36:41,132 --> 00:36:42,667 -[Phoenix] I am. -[Ranallo] Oh! 793 00:36:42,733 --> 00:36:44,902 Tope Suicida! 794 00:36:44,969 --> 00:36:45,803 [groans] 795 00:36:45,870 --> 00:36:49,106 Unbelievable attack there out of nowhere. 796 00:36:49,173 --> 00:36:50,208 [crowd cheering] 797 00:36:50,274 --> 00:36:51,175 [ladder rattling] 798 00:36:51,242 --> 00:36:54,946 [Phoenix] I can speak to the damage that's been done in this instance. 799 00:36:55,012 --> 00:36:57,515 I've been in a ladder match and it hurts. 800 00:36:57,582 --> 00:37:00,051 [Ranallo] Wesley Blake going for Broke. 801 00:37:00,117 --> 00:37:02,486 He's lucky he didn't break anything 802 00:37:02,553 --> 00:37:03,988 with that suicide dive. 803 00:37:05,022 --> 00:37:05,856 [Phoenix] Oh! 804 00:37:05,923 --> 00:37:07,358 [Ranallo] But from Lorcan. 805 00:37:08,025 --> 00:37:11,162 [crowd cheering] 806 00:37:12,096 --> 00:37:14,966 Oh, another uppercut on Cutler. 807 00:37:15,032 --> 00:37:17,735 Lorcan and Burch beginning to assert themselves 808 00:37:17,802 --> 00:37:18,736 on the outside. 809 00:37:18,803 --> 00:37:20,805 Again, no disqualifications. 810 00:37:20,871 --> 00:37:22,106 No count-out. 811 00:37:22,740 --> 00:37:24,075 One member of a team 812 00:37:24,141 --> 00:37:27,044 -has to climb a ladder, claim both titles. -[Phoenix] Wait! 813 00:37:27,111 --> 00:37:29,680 [Ranallo] Dawkins on the top turnbuckle. 814 00:37:29,747 --> 00:37:33,317 -[Phoenix] Take it to the air. -[Ranallo] Dawkins is going for a flight. 815 00:37:33,384 --> 00:37:34,952 [exclaiming] Mama Mia. 816 00:37:35,886 --> 00:37:38,756 [crowd cheering] 817 00:37:41,225 --> 00:37:43,194 [exclaiming] Tez, Tez. 818 00:37:43,761 --> 00:37:44,695 [groans] 819 00:37:44,762 --> 00:37:48,532 [McGuiness] Take a look at the height that Dawkins achieves 820 00:37:48,599 --> 00:37:50,201 and then wham! 821 00:37:50,268 --> 00:37:52,003 [Ranallo] What a plancha. 822 00:37:52,069 --> 00:37:55,272 [Phoenix] Dawkins' first TakeOver, looking to make a statement. 823 00:37:55,339 --> 00:37:57,775 [Ranallo] Street Profits in their first TakeOver! 824 00:37:58,743 --> 00:38:01,078 Ford and Dawkins, both climbing the ladder. 825 00:38:01,145 --> 00:38:03,347 But O'Reilly and Fish 826 00:38:03,414 --> 00:38:05,683 -[Phoenix] Ooh! -[Ranallo] are thwarting them. 827 00:38:05,750 --> 00:38:07,451 And now maybe, yes, Kyle O'Reilly 828 00:38:07,518 --> 00:38:09,620 begins to scale the ladder, as does Fish. 829 00:38:09,687 --> 00:38:12,857 Here comes Blake and he wipes out both of them. 830 00:38:12,923 --> 00:38:16,694 Oh, my God! O'Reilly, back first on the ladder. 831 00:38:16,761 --> 00:38:18,763 [groans] 832 00:38:18,829 --> 00:38:20,898 [Ranallo] Wow. Wesley Blake, 833 00:38:20,965 --> 00:38:24,869 a one-man wrecking crew in this fatal 4-way ladder match. 834 00:38:25,536 --> 00:38:28,472 [McGuiness] Kyle O'Reilly may be out. He may be done. 835 00:38:28,973 --> 00:38:30,308 [Ranallo] And now… 836 00:38:30,374 --> 00:38:31,242 [crowd cheering] 837 00:38:31,308 --> 00:38:32,710 trending number one, 838 00:38:32,777 --> 00:38:34,478 are you surprised? 839 00:38:34,545 --> 00:38:36,314 NXT TakeOver. 840 00:38:36,380 --> 00:38:37,882 And now The Forgotten Sons 841 00:38:37,948 --> 00:38:40,117 using a ladder as a battering ram, 842 00:38:40,184 --> 00:38:42,153 to make sure the coast is clear, 843 00:38:42,219 --> 00:38:46,624 before they try to reach those titles. 844 00:38:46,691 --> 00:38:47,858 What the hell is this? 845 00:38:47,925 --> 00:38:49,393 [Phoenix] Ooh! 846 00:38:49,994 --> 00:38:54,031 -Both Street Profits hit the mat. -[McGuiness] And teamwork! 847 00:38:54,098 --> 00:38:56,067 [Phoenix] Undisputed Era! 848 00:38:56,133 --> 00:38:58,869 [McGuiness] Making a nightmare. Forget about a dream. 849 00:38:58,936 --> 00:39:01,739 -[Phoenix] Oney and Lorcan. -[Ranallo] Forgotten Sons-- 850 00:39:01,806 --> 00:39:03,908 -Lorcan and Burch. -[McGuiness] No! No! 851 00:39:03,974 --> 00:39:06,644 [Ranallo] German suplexes in stereo 852 00:39:07,178 --> 00:39:10,748 and the ladder went flying onto other competitors 853 00:39:10,815 --> 00:39:12,883 of this fatal 4-way ladder match. 854 00:39:12,950 --> 00:39:15,953 [crowd cheering] 855 00:39:17,922 --> 00:39:20,357 [McGuiness] Take another look at this. 856 00:39:20,424 --> 00:39:22,526 First, the double German, watch the ladder. 857 00:39:22,593 --> 00:39:24,995 That nearly ended 858 00:39:25,062 --> 00:39:27,264 Kyle O'Reilly's career. 859 00:39:27,331 --> 00:39:29,667 [Ranallo] Holy bleep indeed. 860 00:39:29,734 --> 00:39:31,969 Fatal 4-way ladder match, 861 00:39:32,036 --> 00:39:35,473 and O'Reilly, that is twice already in this match, 862 00:39:35,539 --> 00:39:38,676 that he has been almost eliminated permanently. 863 00:39:38,743 --> 00:39:41,512 Now Ford, clubbing forearms on Burch. 864 00:39:42,646 --> 00:39:45,850 Dawkins eliminating Lorcan for the time being. 865 00:39:45,916 --> 00:39:46,951 Tandem offense. 866 00:39:47,017 --> 00:39:48,552 Spinebuster slam. 867 00:39:48,619 --> 00:39:51,388 Montez Ford all the way to the top. 868 00:39:51,455 --> 00:39:53,124 What height! 869 00:39:53,190 --> 00:39:54,925 What a frog splash. 870 00:39:54,992 --> 00:39:57,194 [crowd cheering] 871 00:39:57,261 --> 00:39:59,964 [Phoenix] Burch caught every ounce of that. 872 00:40:00,798 --> 00:40:03,334 Now The Street Profits doing the smart thing. 873 00:40:03,401 --> 00:40:05,035 [crowd cheering] 874 00:40:05,102 --> 00:40:06,003 [groans] 875 00:40:06,070 --> 00:40:08,305 [McGuiness] Oh, that was low. 876 00:40:08,372 --> 00:40:11,275 [crowd cheering] 877 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:15,713 Blake's got to get out of there. But Profits won't let him. 878 00:40:15,780 --> 00:40:18,115 [crowd cheering] 879 00:40:19,150 --> 00:40:23,821 -[Phoenix] What's Montez got in mind? -[Ranallo] Leapfrog! And Montez Ford 880 00:40:23,888 --> 00:40:25,890 sends Wesley Blake crashing 881 00:40:25,956 --> 00:40:27,958 [exclaiming] to the outside. 882 00:40:28,025 --> 00:40:30,995 Feeling the full brunt of The Street Profits' attack. 883 00:40:31,061 --> 00:40:32,129 [crowd cheering] 884 00:40:32,196 --> 00:40:34,131 Oh, back flapjack 885 00:40:34,198 --> 00:40:35,833 across the ladder. 886 00:40:35,900 --> 00:40:37,468 [crowd cheering] 887 00:40:37,535 --> 00:40:40,638 [McGuiness] Cutler is out. He has no idea where he is. 888 00:40:40,704 --> 00:40:44,208 [Phoenix] You could see the welts across the side and back of Cutler. 889 00:40:44,275 --> 00:40:45,509 [Cutler groans] 890 00:40:45,576 --> 00:40:48,846 Such a dangerous match to partake in. 891 00:40:48,913 --> 00:40:51,048 [McGuiness] Ford will try again. 892 00:40:51,115 --> 00:40:54,418 [Ranallo] But Bobby Fish cuts Ford off at the pass. 893 00:40:54,485 --> 00:40:57,621 Missile dropkick by Kyle O'Reilly! 894 00:40:57,688 --> 00:41:01,192 And again though, O'Reilly even throwing the dropkick, 895 00:41:01,258 --> 00:41:03,227 crashes across the ladder again. 896 00:41:03,294 --> 00:41:05,863 [Phoenix] In the same spot. See on O'Reilly's back 897 00:41:05,930 --> 00:41:08,899 the welts raising up from that earlier drop on the ladder. 898 00:41:08,966 --> 00:41:12,303 [Ranallo] Front chancery employed by Bobby Fish on Montez Ford. 899 00:41:12,369 --> 00:41:15,072 Kyle O'Reilly showing his resiliency. 900 00:41:15,139 --> 00:41:15,973 [crowd cheering] 901 00:41:16,040 --> 00:41:17,241 Double underhook… 902 00:41:17,308 --> 00:41:18,776 [crowd cheering] 903 00:41:18,843 --> 00:41:21,512 [exclaiming] combination. Oh! 904 00:41:21,579 --> 00:41:22,847 Wow! 905 00:41:23,380 --> 00:41:26,116 German suplex back first, 906 00:41:26,851 --> 00:41:29,053 goes Montez Ford. 907 00:41:29,119 --> 00:41:31,522 -[crowd cheering] -[indistinct chatter] 908 00:41:32,456 --> 00:41:35,092 [Phoenix] The Undisputed Era, continuing to work 909 00:41:35,159 --> 00:41:37,895 like a well-oiled machine. Let's take a look at this. 910 00:41:38,929 --> 00:41:41,165 [exclaiming] Beautiful German suplex. 911 00:41:41,232 --> 00:41:44,101 [crowd cheering] 912 00:41:45,035 --> 00:41:48,005 -[Ranallo] Human demolition derby. -[McGuiness] Oh! 913 00:41:48,973 --> 00:41:49,940 [Ranallo] Oh, my. 914 00:41:50,007 --> 00:41:52,509 You see the effects across the back of O'Reilly, 915 00:41:52,576 --> 00:41:56,247 as he and Fish use the ladder to once again 916 00:41:56,313 --> 00:41:59,083 send Dawkins outside of the ring. 917 00:41:59,149 --> 00:42:01,318 And here we have another opportunity 918 00:42:01,385 --> 00:42:03,387 for The Undisputed Era to become 919 00:42:03,454 --> 00:42:06,957 the first ever three-time NXT tag team champs. 920 00:42:07,024 --> 00:42:09,260 [Phoenix] Their eyes have been on the prize, 921 00:42:09,326 --> 00:42:12,363 looking to set up that ladder. Attempts thwarted by members 922 00:42:12,429 --> 00:42:14,164 -of this match. -[McGuiness] Look! 923 00:42:14,231 --> 00:42:16,600 [Ranallo] O'Reilly is climbing up the ladder. 924 00:42:16,667 --> 00:42:18,903 -Oh, and-- -[McGuiness] Beautiful! 925 00:42:18,969 --> 00:42:22,239 Bobby Fish is trying to protect Kyle O'Reilly, 926 00:42:22,306 --> 00:42:23,540 playing defense, 927 00:42:23,607 --> 00:42:25,209 like in a football game. 928 00:42:25,276 --> 00:42:26,377 What happened? 929 00:42:26,443 --> 00:42:27,678 [crowd chatter] 930 00:42:27,745 --> 00:42:30,147 -[indistinct] -[Ranallo] You cannot overstate 931 00:42:30,214 --> 00:42:31,882 the amount of punishment 932 00:42:31,949 --> 00:42:34,451 that Kyle O'Reilly has already absorbed. 933 00:42:34,518 --> 00:42:37,588 But it would be worth it, if Fish was able to scale the ladder 934 00:42:37,655 --> 00:42:41,525 all the way to the top and secure the NXT tag team titles. 935 00:42:41,592 --> 00:42:45,195 [McGuiness] O'Reilly doing the same thing, playing defense. 936 00:42:45,262 --> 00:42:46,564 [crowd cheering] 937 00:42:46,630 --> 00:42:48,232 [Ranallo] Oh my God! 938 00:42:49,700 --> 00:42:52,202 [exclaiming] They killed Kyle. 939 00:42:52,269 --> 00:42:58,409 Unbelievable. How much can one individual sustain, Nigel? 940 00:42:58,475 --> 00:43:00,144 [crowd cheering] 941 00:43:00,210 --> 00:43:01,912 [McGuiness] Take a look at this, 942 00:43:01,979 --> 00:43:03,547 and more importantly, 943 00:43:03,614 --> 00:43:07,051 the way Fish landed on his partner. 944 00:43:07,117 --> 00:43:08,919 Incredible brutality. 945 00:43:08,986 --> 00:43:11,488 [Ranallo] Adding insult to injury. 946 00:43:12,589 --> 00:43:14,792 Kyle O'Reilly, battered and bruised. 947 00:43:14,858 --> 00:43:17,261 -Forget about brand of broken. -[crowd cheering] 948 00:43:17,328 --> 00:43:19,063 It's gonna be O'Reilly the broken, 949 00:43:19,129 --> 00:43:21,031 before this one is all said and done. 950 00:43:21,098 --> 00:43:24,935 [crowd cheering] 951 00:43:25,002 --> 00:43:25,970 And Cutler, 952 00:43:26,036 --> 00:43:27,271 and Blake now, 953 00:43:27,338 --> 00:43:29,974 they are struggling to get that ladder up. 954 00:43:30,040 --> 00:43:31,308 Can you blame them? 955 00:43:32,209 --> 00:43:35,045 [Phoenix] Literally having to move bodies out of the way, 956 00:43:35,112 --> 00:43:37,848 clear the carnage, they can't even set up the ladder. 957 00:43:40,351 --> 00:43:44,154 [Ranallo] And this is Cutler's, wow. 958 00:43:45,155 --> 00:43:48,225 Almost a… perverted form of poetry 959 00:43:48,292 --> 00:43:50,094 here with Kyle O'Reilly, 960 00:43:50,160 --> 00:43:51,328 underneath that ladder. 961 00:43:51,395 --> 00:43:52,262 [crowd cheering] 962 00:43:52,329 --> 00:43:55,466 [McGuiness] Cutler has to believe that O'Reilly is out 963 00:43:55,532 --> 00:43:57,801 -to all intents. -[Ranallo] Cutler's climbing. 964 00:43:57,868 --> 00:44:00,037 Oh, but O'Reilly… 965 00:44:00,104 --> 00:44:02,239 O'Reilly looking for the submission again. 966 00:44:02,306 --> 00:44:04,008 No pinfall or submissions. 967 00:44:04,074 --> 00:44:05,209 [metal rattling] 968 00:44:05,275 --> 00:44:08,045 [McGuiness] Cutler tapping wildly, but as you said, 969 00:44:08,112 --> 00:44:10,347 no submissions in this matchup. 970 00:44:10,848 --> 00:44:12,850 -[Phoenix] No-- -[McGuiness] But, 971 00:44:12,916 --> 00:44:16,553 if you take out an opponent's leg, that stops him climbing the ladder. 972 00:44:16,620 --> 00:44:20,624 [Ranallo] Blake looking to become a two-time NXT tag team champion. 973 00:44:20,691 --> 00:44:22,893 Cutler looking for his first taste of gold. 974 00:44:22,960 --> 00:44:25,095 Instead, he absorbs that roundhouse kick. 975 00:44:25,162 --> 00:44:27,698 And another roundhouse kick from Bobby Fish. 976 00:44:27,765 --> 00:44:29,867 [McGuiness] What erudite offense from Fish, 977 00:44:29,933 --> 00:44:31,902 again, trying to focus on the leg. 978 00:44:31,969 --> 00:44:32,803 [crowd cheering] 979 00:44:32,870 --> 00:44:36,507 [Ranallo] Inverted facelock, oh, the stomp from the ladder. 980 00:44:36,573 --> 00:44:37,508 [crowd cheering] 981 00:44:37,574 --> 00:44:39,543 Cutler looking to put his boot 982 00:44:39,610 --> 00:44:41,745 through the chest of Bobby Fish. 983 00:44:42,346 --> 00:44:44,748 [McGuiness] That felt good on Cutler's knee 984 00:44:44,815 --> 00:44:47,518 when he landed, either though. Take another look. 985 00:44:47,584 --> 00:44:49,887 First, the impact driving into the chest 986 00:44:49,953 --> 00:44:51,555 of Bobby fish, but look, 987 00:44:51,622 --> 00:44:52,956 the leg of Steve Cutler 988 00:44:53,023 --> 00:44:54,425 landing at the same time. 989 00:44:54,491 --> 00:44:58,328 [Ranallo] Fish and O'Reilly will have the championship pedigree. 990 00:44:58,395 --> 00:45:02,299 They've been decimated in this match. I know that goes for all the competitors. 991 00:45:02,366 --> 00:45:03,901 But the amount of punishment 992 00:45:03,967 --> 00:45:05,836 that fish and O'Reilly have absorbed, 993 00:45:05,903 --> 00:45:07,538 and here The Forgotten Sons 994 00:45:07,604 --> 00:45:10,274 looking to make the most of this opportunity. 995 00:45:10,340 --> 00:45:11,442 Carpe diem! 996 00:45:11,508 --> 00:45:14,278 [Phoenix] Literally dragging their bodies up the ladder. 997 00:45:14,344 --> 00:45:15,479 [crowd cheering] 998 00:45:15,546 --> 00:45:18,749 [Ranallo] They wanna make this an unforgettable night. 999 00:45:18,816 --> 00:45:19,717 But now… 1000 00:45:19,783 --> 00:45:20,784 [crowd cheering] 1001 00:45:20,851 --> 00:45:23,854 They're on the electric chair positions. 1002 00:45:24,688 --> 00:45:27,257 Oh, wow. Oney Lorcan in the corner. 1003 00:45:27,324 --> 00:45:29,293 Oney Lorcan explodes 1004 00:45:29,359 --> 00:45:32,763 off the top turnbuckle with that European uppercut. 1005 00:45:32,830 --> 00:45:34,198 [crowd cheering] 1006 00:45:34,264 --> 00:45:35,766 Now it's Dawkins with Blake 1007 00:45:35,833 --> 00:45:37,101 in the electric chair. 1008 00:45:37,167 --> 00:45:41,905 [indistinct] [exclaiming] Wow. What a blockbuster. 1009 00:45:41,972 --> 00:45:44,475 [crowd cheering] 1010 00:45:47,611 --> 00:45:49,346 What does it take 1011 00:45:49,413 --> 00:45:52,716 to become the new NXT tag team champions? 1012 00:45:52,783 --> 00:45:55,285 [crowd cheering] 1013 00:45:59,123 --> 00:46:02,626 Unmitigated carnage. 1014 00:46:02,693 --> 00:46:03,927 [crowd cheering] 1015 00:46:03,994 --> 00:46:06,363 [McGuiness] First this, European uppercut 1016 00:46:06,430 --> 00:46:08,365 in a doomsday device position. 1017 00:46:08,432 --> 00:46:09,700 And the same position, 1018 00:46:09,767 --> 00:46:11,235 but even more impact, 1019 00:46:11,301 --> 00:46:13,637 [exclaiming] superb blockbuster, 1020 00:46:13,704 --> 00:46:15,072 from the top rope. 1021 00:46:16,140 --> 00:46:17,407 But how is this? 1022 00:46:17,474 --> 00:46:19,777 -Kyle O'Reilly! -[Ranallo] Oh, wow. 1023 00:46:19,843 --> 00:46:21,545 Rising from the ashes, 1024 00:46:21,612 --> 00:46:23,280 and you'll pardon the pun, Beth, 1025 00:46:23,347 --> 00:46:24,348 like a Phoenix. 1026 00:46:24,414 --> 00:46:25,916 [Phoenix] I appreciate that, 1027 00:46:25,983 --> 00:46:28,352 but I got to ask, who is physically capable 1028 00:46:28,418 --> 00:46:30,287 of climbing the ladder at this point, 1029 00:46:30,354 --> 00:46:33,457 with the punishment that everybody's taken in this match? 1030 00:46:33,524 --> 00:46:35,159 -[McGuiness] Oh, my. -[booing] 1031 00:46:35,225 --> 00:46:38,262 [Ranallo] The Forgotten Sons' henchman, Jaxson Ryker, and he, 1032 00:46:38,328 --> 00:46:39,496 he definitely 1033 00:46:39,563 --> 00:46:42,966 has issues with The Undisputed Era, after being on the receiving end 1034 00:46:43,033 --> 00:46:44,034 of a battering ram. 1035 00:46:44,101 --> 00:46:46,103 Again, no disqualifications. 1036 00:46:46,737 --> 00:46:47,738 And Jaxson Ryker, 1037 00:46:48,472 --> 00:46:51,308 -Jaxson Ryker going to keep O'Reilly -[Phoenix] Oh! 1038 00:46:51,375 --> 00:46:53,644 -[Ranallo] from climbing the ladder. 1039 00:46:53,710 --> 00:46:56,647 Instead, he sends O'Reilly back first into a ladder. 1040 00:46:56,713 --> 00:46:58,882 [McGuiness] How much more can O'Reilly take? 1041 00:46:58,949 --> 00:47:00,817 [Phoenix] Huge choke slam to Burch. 1042 00:47:00,884 --> 00:47:03,921 -[McGuiness] This is legal. -[Phoenix] Montez goes for a ride. 1043 00:47:03,987 --> 00:47:05,422 [Ranallo] Oh, wow. Ryker, 1044 00:47:05,489 --> 00:47:08,859 clear cutting the forest of NXT superstars. 1045 00:47:08,926 --> 00:47:10,627 Clearing the path 1046 00:47:10,694 --> 00:47:11,995 for The Forgotten Sons 1047 00:47:12,062 --> 00:47:14,865 to become NXT tag team champs. 1048 00:47:15,732 --> 00:47:18,702 [Phoenix] Speaking of paths, what a path of destruction. 1049 00:47:18,769 --> 00:47:20,337 [crowd cheering] 1050 00:47:20,404 --> 00:47:22,606 [Ranallo] Consequently Dawkins, 1051 00:47:22,673 --> 00:47:24,575 he ends up falling off the ladder, 1052 00:47:24,641 --> 00:47:27,044 courtesy of Jaxson Ryker again. 1053 00:47:27,110 --> 00:47:28,679 [crowd booing] 1054 00:47:28,745 --> 00:47:29,713 Forgotten Sons, 1055 00:47:30,480 --> 00:47:31,915 the King Ghidorah… 1056 00:47:33,150 --> 00:47:35,652 of NXT, the savages. 1057 00:47:35,719 --> 00:47:37,487 [crowd booing] 1058 00:47:37,554 --> 00:47:40,057 -[McGuiness] Lord! -[Ranallo] Three-headed monster. 1059 00:47:40,123 --> 00:47:41,425 [presenters] No! 1060 00:47:41,491 --> 00:47:43,594 -[indistinct] -[groans] 1061 00:47:43,660 --> 00:47:47,297 -[ladder rattling] -[McGuiness] Oh, this is hard to watch. 1062 00:47:47,364 --> 00:47:50,100 -[Phoenix] Just a vicious onslaught. -[wrestlers groan] 1063 00:47:50,167 --> 00:47:51,935 [Ranallo] And no one can stop him 1064 00:47:52,002 --> 00:47:55,405 because there is no disqualification. 1065 00:47:56,206 --> 00:47:57,040 Oh. 1066 00:47:57,107 --> 00:47:58,642 [McGuiness] One man will try. 1067 00:47:58,709 --> 00:48:01,144 [Ranallo] The resilient, Oney Lorcan. Oh! 1068 00:48:01,211 --> 00:48:03,113 Back body drop into the ladder! 1069 00:48:03,180 --> 00:48:06,650 [exclaiming] Back body drop into the ladder. 1070 00:48:06,717 --> 00:48:07,985 [crowd cheering] 1071 00:48:08,051 --> 00:48:09,386 [breathing heavily] 1072 00:48:12,189 --> 00:48:13,690 [Phoenix] And Ry-- 1073 00:48:13,757 --> 00:48:15,425 Ryker stands alone, 1074 00:48:15,492 --> 00:48:17,361 looking in all the carnage, 1075 00:48:17,427 --> 00:48:18,629 that he created. 1076 00:48:18,695 --> 00:48:20,631 [crowd cheering and booing] 1077 00:48:20,697 --> 00:48:22,633 [Ranallo] There is an ominous call 1078 00:48:23,300 --> 00:48:26,270 to what has been a ferocious storm. 1079 00:48:26,336 --> 00:48:30,707 [crowd indistinct chatter] 1080 00:48:33,110 --> 00:48:34,811 [Ranallo] Jaxson Ryker, 1081 00:48:34,878 --> 00:48:38,015 admiring his vicious handiwork. 1082 00:48:38,081 --> 00:48:40,717 [crowd cheering] 1083 00:48:40,784 --> 00:48:41,685 And it-- 1084 00:48:41,752 --> 00:48:46,456 [McGuiness] The problem is Jaxson Ryker did all this destruction, 1085 00:48:46,523 --> 00:48:49,660 but the other two Forgotten Sons have got to get in and get up 1086 00:48:49,726 --> 00:48:51,428 to claim those titles. 1087 00:48:51,495 --> 00:48:53,163 [Ranallo] Oh, Montez Ford 1088 00:48:53,830 --> 00:48:56,700 has an issue with that-- Oh, man! 1089 00:48:56,767 --> 00:48:58,168 [crowd cheering] 1090 00:48:58,235 --> 00:49:00,070 [Phoenix] Kyle O'Reilly, 1091 00:49:00,137 --> 00:49:01,505 showing a flurry of life! 1092 00:49:01,571 --> 00:49:04,608 -[Ranallo] O'Reilly and Fish, -[crowd cheering] 1093 00:49:07,144 --> 00:49:09,780 -[Ranallo] skeletonizing Ryker, -[McGuiness] There we go! 1094 00:49:09,846 --> 00:49:11,048 [Ranallo] Like piranhas. 1095 00:49:11,114 --> 00:49:14,651 -[McGuiness] It's a school beat down. -[Phoenix] Here we go! 1096 00:49:14,718 --> 00:49:16,253 [McGuiness laughs] 1097 00:49:16,320 --> 00:49:17,788 [crowd cheering] 1098 00:49:18,522 --> 00:49:22,059 [Ranallo] Jaxson Ryker getting stopped. 1099 00:49:22,125 --> 00:49:25,495 [Phoenix] Getting a taste of his own medicine, looks like to me. 1100 00:49:25,562 --> 00:49:28,098 [McGuiness] It took five men to take him down. 1101 00:49:28,165 --> 00:49:31,134 [Ranallo] Tenuous allegiances, these tenuous alliances. 1102 00:49:31,201 --> 00:49:35,138 -[crowd cheering] -[thudding] 1103 00:49:35,205 --> 00:49:36,239 [ladder rattling] 1104 00:49:37,207 --> 00:49:40,143 [Ranallo] Ryker buried underneath the ladder. 1105 00:49:40,210 --> 00:49:41,311 [crowd cheering] 1106 00:49:41,378 --> 00:49:45,949 [Ranallo] And we return to regularly scheduled hostilities. 1107 00:49:48,652 --> 00:49:51,788 [Phoenix] It literally took six pummels from a ladder 1108 00:49:51,855 --> 00:49:53,623 to get Ryker down. 1109 00:49:53,690 --> 00:49:56,259 [Ranallo] Breathtaking brutality. 1110 00:49:56,326 --> 00:49:58,729 [McGuiness] And Ryker is still moving. 1111 00:49:59,496 --> 00:50:01,264 This man isn't human. 1112 00:50:01,331 --> 00:50:03,900 [Ranallo] So is Kyle O'Reilly. 1113 00:50:03,967 --> 00:50:05,502 So is Bobby Fish. 1114 00:50:06,970 --> 00:50:08,705 The Undisputed Era 1115 00:50:08,772 --> 00:50:10,374 on the cusp 1116 00:50:10,440 --> 00:50:14,811 of winning their third NXT tag team titles. 1117 00:50:14,878 --> 00:50:18,148 But instead, they want to eliminate Ryker permanently. 1118 00:50:18,215 --> 00:50:20,183 [crowd cheering] 1119 00:50:21,985 --> 00:50:23,553 [McGuiness] My God. 1120 00:50:24,621 --> 00:50:28,058 Jaxson Ryker just stared down The Undisputed Era, 1121 00:50:28,125 --> 00:50:31,895 -ladder in hand and said bring it. -[Ranallo] With all due respect, 1122 00:50:31,962 --> 00:50:34,798 Ryker, Fish and O'Reilly, Beth, have to focus 1123 00:50:34,865 --> 00:50:37,401 -Want some more? -[Ranallo] on the bigger picture, 1124 00:50:37,467 --> 00:50:38,702 the titles! 1125 00:50:38,769 --> 00:50:42,372 [Phoenix] Many moving parts in this match to take your eye off the ball. 1126 00:50:42,439 --> 00:50:44,374 Ha! Ha! 1127 00:50:44,441 --> 00:50:46,109 [Ranallo] And there you go, wow! 1128 00:50:46,176 --> 00:50:49,479 -[Phoenix] Oh! -[Ranallo] Tope tornado. 1129 00:50:49,546 --> 00:50:50,480 [crowd cheering] 1130 00:50:50,547 --> 00:50:54,151 [Ranallo] Montez Ford flying high. 1131 00:50:54,217 --> 00:50:57,354 [crowd cheering] 1132 00:50:57,421 --> 00:50:58,755 [Ranallo] Wow. 1133 00:50:58,822 --> 00:51:01,992 [McGuiness] What these superstars are willing to give 1134 00:51:02,058 --> 00:51:04,294 of their body, of their soul, 1135 00:51:04,361 --> 00:51:06,263 for the NXT tag team titles. 1136 00:51:06,329 --> 00:51:10,067 [Ranallo] Montez Ford winning the broad jump competition at the combine. 1137 00:51:10,934 --> 00:51:14,704 And scuttle there by Lorcan on Ryker. 1138 00:51:14,771 --> 00:51:16,706 Now Angelo Dawkins 1139 00:51:16,773 --> 00:51:18,241 gets waylaid 1140 00:51:18,308 --> 00:51:21,311 by Fish and O'Reilly, and their ladder. 1141 00:51:21,378 --> 00:51:22,512 [indistinct] 1142 00:51:22,579 --> 00:51:25,348 [Ranallo] Burch dropkicks the ladder, 1143 00:51:25,415 --> 00:51:28,518 and sends Fish and O'Reilly crashing to the canvas. 1144 00:51:28,585 --> 00:51:30,020 [crowd cheering] 1145 00:51:30,087 --> 00:51:32,055 [electronic whirring] 1146 00:51:32,122 --> 00:51:34,958 [McGuiness] You have to take a look at this. 1147 00:51:35,025 --> 00:51:37,727 [exclaiming] Unbelievable agility, 1148 00:51:37,794 --> 00:51:39,996 like something out of a cartoon. 1149 00:51:40,063 --> 00:51:41,765 I've never seen anything like it. 1150 00:51:41,832 --> 00:51:45,635 [Ranallo] The Tasmanian devil, Montez Ford, 1151 00:51:45,702 --> 00:51:49,940 and Oney Lorcan throwing caution to the wind. 1152 00:51:50,006 --> 00:51:51,308 [McGuiness] You are right. 1153 00:51:51,374 --> 00:51:54,444 So many of the superstars have been focusing on Ryker, 1154 00:51:54,511 --> 00:51:57,514 as opposed to getting up that ladder for the tag team titles. 1155 00:51:57,581 --> 00:52:01,885 [Ranallo] BritAm Bruisers, bruising the left arm of Bobby Fish. 1156 00:52:02,519 --> 00:52:05,222 [Phoenix] Lorcan just meat chopping their opponents. 1157 00:52:05,288 --> 00:52:07,657 [Ranallo] Shoulder first into that ring post. 1158 00:52:07,724 --> 00:52:09,793 [Burch] Oh, yeah! 1159 00:52:09,860 --> 00:52:12,129 [Ranallo] Corner clothesline by Burch. 1160 00:52:12,195 --> 00:52:14,030 Step up enzuigiri by the governor. 1161 00:52:14,097 --> 00:52:16,233 [wrestlers groan] 1162 00:52:16,299 --> 00:52:18,935 [McGuiness] Hold on, half and half lands. 1163 00:52:19,002 --> 00:52:21,371 [crowd cheering] 1164 00:52:21,438 --> 00:52:24,774 [Phoenix] O'Reilly has been devastated in this matchup. 1165 00:52:24,841 --> 00:52:27,444 [Ranallo] Oh, a nice right hand by Burch. 1166 00:52:27,511 --> 00:52:29,346 And Burch is utilizing the ladder now 1167 00:52:29,412 --> 00:52:33,884 to try to maximize The BritAm Bruisers' advantage. 1168 00:52:33,950 --> 00:52:36,987 Both Burch and Lorcan possess ladders. 1169 00:52:37,053 --> 00:52:38,822 [crowd cheering] 1170 00:52:38,889 --> 00:52:41,791 [Ranallo] And they may be. The Street Profits-- 1171 00:52:41,858 --> 00:52:43,059 [Phoenix] Uh-oh. 1172 00:52:43,126 --> 00:52:45,061 [Ranallo] The Con-Chair-To! 1173 00:52:45,128 --> 00:52:48,698 We were just treated to the Con-Ladder-To. Doesn't have the same ring. 1174 00:52:48,765 --> 00:52:51,368 [Phoenix] Well, we just saw Street Profits sandwiched 1175 00:52:51,434 --> 00:52:52,569 and it was not pretty. 1176 00:52:52,636 --> 00:52:54,771 [crowd cheering] 1177 00:52:55,639 --> 00:52:59,075 [Ranallo] There's nothing pretty about this fatal 4-way ladder match. 1178 00:52:59,142 --> 00:53:01,578 [crowd cheering] 1179 00:53:01,645 --> 00:53:03,947 [Phoenix] Ryker just continues to get up, 1180 00:53:04,014 --> 00:53:06,249 no matter what they throw at him. 1181 00:53:06,316 --> 00:53:08,952 Oney Lorcan, Danny Burch 1182 00:53:09,019 --> 00:53:11,221 focused on the tag team titles. 1183 00:53:11,288 --> 00:53:12,923 [crowd cheering] 1184 00:53:12,989 --> 00:53:15,225 -The ring is clear. -[McGuiness] This is it! 1185 00:53:15,292 --> 00:53:17,994 [Ranallo] Has the path been cleared 1186 00:53:18,061 --> 00:53:19,496 for victory? 1187 00:53:19,563 --> 00:53:23,200 [McGuiness] That ladder is a little off center. Yeah, Lorcan noticed. 1188 00:53:23,266 --> 00:53:24,701 [Ranallo] Lorcan and Burch. 1189 00:53:24,768 --> 00:53:27,571 [Phoenix] If there's a time to climb fast, it's now. 1190 00:53:27,637 --> 00:53:30,774 [Ranallo] The opportunity of a career, and Fish and O'Reilly… 1191 00:53:30,840 --> 00:53:31,875 [ladder rattling] 1192 00:53:31,942 --> 00:53:33,143 intervene. 1193 00:53:33,210 --> 00:53:38,582 [McGuiness] Burch and Lorcan, both trying to get the titles at the same time. 1194 00:53:38,648 --> 00:53:41,718 [Ranallo] The Undisputed Era probably have the smart strategy, 1195 00:53:41,785 --> 00:53:42,752 playing defense. 1196 00:53:42,819 --> 00:53:44,287 -[crowd cheering] -[rattling] 1197 00:53:44,354 --> 00:53:46,089 [Ranallo] Guarding the castle. 1198 00:53:46,156 --> 00:53:48,959 [Phoenix] The Undisputed Era have been the ones 1199 00:53:49,025 --> 00:53:51,561 that made the most time in the center of the ring. 1200 00:53:51,628 --> 00:53:55,332 [Ranallo] BritAm Bruisers, Undisputed Era, both on ladders. 1201 00:53:55,398 --> 00:53:56,366 [wrestlers groan] 1202 00:53:56,433 --> 00:53:58,034 [crowd cheering] 1203 00:53:58,101 --> 00:53:59,469 [Ranallo] Oh! 1204 00:53:59,536 --> 00:54:02,205 [McGuiness] Did you hear? That sounded like a coconut. 1205 00:54:02,272 --> 00:54:04,541 [Ranallo] Forearm by Fish, O'Reilly. 1206 00:54:04,608 --> 00:54:07,377 The Undisputed Era seemed to have the advantage. 1207 00:54:07,444 --> 00:54:09,846 Lorcan has fallen off the ladder. 1208 00:54:09,913 --> 00:54:12,549 Burch reaching, grasping out. 1209 00:54:12,616 --> 00:54:14,551 [Phoenix] Slugfest of desperation, 1210 00:54:14,618 --> 00:54:17,287 within arm's reach of the tag team championships. 1211 00:54:17,354 --> 00:54:19,990 [Ranallo] All three of them in a perilous position, 1212 00:54:20,056 --> 00:54:23,193 all four now high atop the ladder. 1213 00:54:23,259 --> 00:54:25,528 [McGuiness] Way up. Oh, fingertips! 1214 00:54:25,595 --> 00:54:28,865 [Ranallo] O'Reilly had his fingers on the title. Both titles 1215 00:54:28,932 --> 00:54:30,066 have to be secured, 1216 00:54:30,133 --> 00:54:34,070 in order for new NXT tag team champions to be crowned. 1217 00:54:34,638 --> 00:54:36,973 [Phoenix] A fall from that height, bones break, 1218 00:54:37,040 --> 00:54:38,008 ligaments snap. 1219 00:54:38,742 --> 00:54:40,844 [Ranallo] Both The BritAm Bruisers, 1220 00:54:40,910 --> 00:54:42,012 The Undisputed Era, 1221 00:54:42,078 --> 00:54:43,213 [crowd cheering] 1222 00:54:43,279 --> 00:54:45,849 throwing all kinds of furious strikes at each other. 1223 00:54:45,915 --> 00:54:48,818 The Forgotten Sons, Forgotten Sons… 1224 00:54:48,885 --> 00:54:50,487 [Phoenix] Seeing an opportunity. 1225 00:54:50,553 --> 00:54:53,023 -[McGuiness] Wait a second. -[Ranallo] Oh, Timber! 1226 00:54:53,089 --> 00:54:54,024 [Phoenix] Oh! 1227 00:54:54,090 --> 00:54:55,225 [crowd cheering] 1228 00:54:55,292 --> 00:54:56,459 [Ranallo] Like a jenga, 1229 00:54:56,526 --> 00:54:58,261 tower collapsing! 1230 00:54:59,796 --> 00:55:01,898 [McGuiness] But one ladder is still aloft. 1231 00:55:01,965 --> 00:55:03,400 [crowd cheering] 1232 00:55:03,466 --> 00:55:06,269 Oh, this is it, the chance for The Forgotten Sons. 1233 00:55:06,336 --> 00:55:07,437 Watch out, guys. 1234 00:55:07,504 --> 00:55:08,571 Oh my Lord. 1235 00:55:08,638 --> 00:55:09,706 [ladder rattling] 1236 00:55:10,307 --> 00:55:11,841 In the center now. 1237 00:55:11,908 --> 00:55:13,677 [Ranallo] Blake and Cutler, 1238 00:55:13,743 --> 00:55:17,914 now realizing they're the only two superstars in the ring. 1239 00:55:17,981 --> 00:55:19,382 They see daylight! 1240 00:55:19,916 --> 00:55:21,951 Blake is climbing the ladder. 1241 00:55:22,018 --> 00:55:24,220 -[Ranallo] Here comes Dawkins. -[Phoenix] Oh! 1242 00:55:24,287 --> 00:55:25,588 [Ranallo] Spear on Cutler, 1243 00:55:26,389 --> 00:55:27,590 spear, but Blake, 1244 00:55:27,657 --> 00:55:29,259 springboard, wow! 1245 00:55:29,326 --> 00:55:31,895 -[Phoenix] What? -[Ranallo] Montez Ford! 1246 00:55:31,961 --> 00:55:33,430 [exclaiming] Oh, wow. 1247 00:55:33,496 --> 00:55:35,298 -[Ranallo] Ford-- -[McGuiness] There. 1248 00:55:35,365 --> 00:55:36,399 [Ranallo] Climbing! 1249 00:55:36,466 --> 00:55:39,169 -Montez, The Street Profits, -[bell ringing] 1250 00:55:39,235 --> 00:55:41,705 are the new NXT tag team champs! 1251 00:55:41,771 --> 00:55:43,373 [hip-hop music starts] 1252 00:55:43,440 --> 00:55:44,974 [Alicia] Here are your winners, 1253 00:55:45,041 --> 00:55:51,281 and the new NXT tag team champions, 1254 00:55:51,348 --> 00:55:55,552 [exclaiming] The Street Profits. 1255 00:55:55,618 --> 00:55:58,021 [Ranallo] The sultans of swag 1256 00:55:58,088 --> 00:55:59,956 have reached the summit. 1257 00:56:04,828 --> 00:56:07,597 [McGuiness] They will be preaching, tonight. 1258 00:56:08,631 --> 00:56:12,635 Load up your solo cup and tip one up, 1259 00:56:12,702 --> 00:56:14,738 for the sultans of swag. 1260 00:56:14,804 --> 00:56:17,474 [Ranallo] There is going to be a street party 1261 00:56:17,540 --> 00:56:19,776 in Bridgeport for The Street Profits, 1262 00:56:19,843 --> 00:56:23,279 in their first ever NXT TakeOver event. 1263 00:56:23,346 --> 00:56:25,281 They are crowned 1264 00:56:25,348 --> 00:56:29,652 new NXT tag team champions. 1265 00:56:29,719 --> 00:56:33,156 [Phoenix] You can see the show of happiness from the NXT universe, 1266 00:56:33,223 --> 00:56:36,960 all representing The Street Profits with their red solo cups. 1267 00:56:37,026 --> 00:56:38,728 It's time for a celebration. 1268 00:56:38,795 --> 00:56:41,030 [Ranallo] It's a solo cup celebration. 1269 00:56:41,097 --> 00:56:42,732 And for the adults, 1270 00:56:42,799 --> 00:56:45,268 maybe a sip of num num juice. 1271 00:56:47,036 --> 00:56:50,573 [McGuiness] Let's take a look at some of the incredible brutality here. 1272 00:56:50,640 --> 00:56:52,976 This is toward the end of the match. 1273 00:56:53,042 --> 00:56:54,411 The Forgotten Sons, 1274 00:56:54,477 --> 00:56:56,179 they almost had the titles won. 1275 00:56:56,246 --> 00:56:58,848 From a different angle, wham! 1276 00:56:58,915 --> 00:57:01,151 Dawkins, 1277 00:57:01,217 --> 00:57:05,789 and then Montez, a thing of beauty, the agility, 1278 00:57:05,855 --> 00:57:07,223 take a look. 1279 00:57:07,290 --> 00:57:09,993 Picture perfect, nails the landing, 1280 00:57:11,194 --> 00:57:14,531 boom and straight away, right hand. 1281 00:57:16,065 --> 00:57:18,001 Down goes Blake. 1282 00:57:19,302 --> 00:57:24,541 And then there was nothing between Montez Ford and success. 1283 00:57:26,910 --> 00:57:31,014 [Ranallo] It is the sweet 16th team 1284 00:57:31,080 --> 00:57:34,117 to become NXT tag team champions. 1285 00:57:34,184 --> 00:57:36,853 NXT universe is en fuego. 1286 00:57:36,920 --> 00:57:41,658 The Street Profits, it's a solo cup party. 1287 00:57:41,724 --> 00:57:45,261 [hip-hop music continues] 1288 00:57:47,397 --> 00:57:52,569 [crowd cheering] 1289 00:58:13,122 --> 00:58:16,893 [hip-hop music ends] 1290 00:58:16,960 --> 00:58:18,461 [dramatic music starts] 1291 00:58:18,528 --> 00:58:20,997 [woman 1] My name is too big to start small. 1292 00:58:22,098 --> 00:58:24,968 She was the first real major superstar we had. 1293 00:58:25,034 --> 00:58:27,437 [woman 1] I was setting out to do 1294 00:58:27,504 --> 00:58:29,005 something that no one done. 1295 00:58:29,072 --> 00:58:31,107 [man 27] Ronda Rousey is here. 1296 00:58:31,174 --> 00:58:33,943 [man 28] When she came back from WrestleMania with Rock 1297 00:58:34,010 --> 00:58:35,778 I saw her get the bug then. 1298 00:58:35,845 --> 00:58:37,347 [music decreases] 1299 00:58:37,847 --> 00:58:38,715 [music increases] 1300 00:58:38,781 --> 00:58:42,051 [woman 2] Everything has been leading up to her getting the WWE. 1301 00:58:42,118 --> 00:58:43,653 Because this was her destiny. 1302 00:58:43,720 --> 00:58:47,423 [Ronda] I had this huge opportunity and I had to succeed, 1303 00:58:47,490 --> 00:58:50,560 for myself, for all of the women that would come after me. 1304 00:58:50,627 --> 00:58:53,563 The pressure was on more than ever. I became obsessed 1305 00:58:53,630 --> 00:58:55,031 with proving everyone wrong. 1306 00:59:00,370 --> 00:59:01,838 [dramatic music ends] 1307 00:59:03,306 --> 00:59:04,974 ["On My Teeth" playing] 1308 00:59:06,409 --> 00:59:08,811 [Ranallo] You're listening to "On My Teeth" 1309 00:59:08,878 --> 00:59:12,148 by Under oath from the album "Erase Me," 1310 00:59:12,215 --> 00:59:15,852 an NXT loud theme song for NXT TakeOver XXV. 1311 00:59:15,919 --> 00:59:19,923 Available now on iTunes and Spotify. 1312 00:59:21,824 --> 00:59:25,828 [McGuiness] As Street Profits celebrate, the NXT women's championship challenger, 1313 00:59:25,895 --> 00:59:27,830 Io Shirai, takes some time 1314 00:59:27,897 --> 00:59:29,699 -to reflect and focus. -[indistinct] 1315 00:59:29,766 --> 00:59:32,502 [McGuiness] Very friendly with Candice Lerae. 1316 00:59:32,569 --> 00:59:34,137 Okay, I'm here for you. 1317 00:59:34,203 --> 00:59:36,072 -Okay. Thank you. -You got this. 1318 00:59:36,139 --> 00:59:37,273 Just focus on Shayna. 1319 00:59:37,340 --> 00:59:39,042 Yes. Yes! 1320 00:59:39,108 --> 00:59:40,243 I get it. 1321 00:59:41,144 --> 00:59:42,979 [Ranallo] Io Shirai has design 1322 00:59:43,046 --> 00:59:45,348 of becoming the new NXT women's champion. 1323 00:59:45,415 --> 00:59:47,750 The North American championship up for grabs. 1324 00:59:47,817 --> 00:59:50,353 An NXT original, Tyler Breeze, 1325 00:59:50,420 --> 00:59:52,855 returns to the Black and Gold brand 1326 00:59:52,922 --> 00:59:55,558 to challenge the Velveteen Dream 1327 00:59:55,625 --> 00:59:57,927 for the North American title. 1328 01:00:00,630 --> 01:00:02,465 ["On My Teeth" ends] 1329 01:00:02,532 --> 01:00:04,600 [ominous music starts] 1330 01:00:12,642 --> 01:00:13,810 [laughs] 1331 01:00:13,876 --> 01:00:16,846 Tyler Breeze, I remember you. 1332 01:00:18,448 --> 01:00:19,649 [camera clicking] 1333 01:00:19,716 --> 01:00:21,317 [man 29] Look, everyone. 1334 01:00:21,384 --> 01:00:23,453 It's Tyler. 1335 01:00:23,519 --> 01:00:25,655 [Tyler] Here comes the magic. Gorgeous. 1336 01:00:25,722 --> 01:00:28,491 Three, two, one. 1337 01:00:29,792 --> 01:00:30,760 [crowd cheering] 1338 01:00:30,827 --> 01:00:32,762 I'm gorgeous. 1339 01:00:32,829 --> 01:00:33,930 [crowd] Gorgeous. 1340 01:00:33,997 --> 01:00:37,867 [Tyler] They're excited to see Tyler, but I'm excited to be Tyler. 1341 01:00:38,401 --> 01:00:40,336 -I'm ready. -[man 30] Do you remember? 1342 01:00:40,403 --> 01:00:42,638 The night Tyler Breeze found out 1343 01:00:42,705 --> 01:00:45,108 that he was going to Raw or Smackdown. 1344 01:00:45,174 --> 01:00:47,644 You could see the fear in your eyes. 1345 01:00:47,710 --> 01:00:51,114 It was the last time that you ever got a standing ovation. 1346 01:00:51,180 --> 01:00:52,815 [cheering and clapping] 1347 01:00:52,882 --> 01:00:53,950 [ominous music ends] 1348 01:00:54,017 --> 01:00:56,486 -[man 30] Breeze, do you remember? -[music starts] 1349 01:00:57,153 --> 01:00:58,621 [man 31] It's Tyler Breeze! 1350 01:00:58,688 --> 01:00:59,589 [man 32] Breeze? 1351 01:00:59,656 --> 01:01:02,325 [Tyler] We are about to give WWE 1352 01:01:02,392 --> 01:01:05,928 a much needed face lift. 1353 01:01:05,995 --> 01:01:07,330 [Dream] Do you remember 1354 01:01:07,864 --> 01:01:09,599 what the spotlight feels like? 1355 01:01:09,665 --> 01:01:12,035 [crowd cheering] 1356 01:01:13,102 --> 01:01:15,538 They say that Tyler Breeze was the man, 1357 01:01:15,605 --> 01:01:17,340 and look at you now. 1358 01:01:17,407 --> 01:01:19,208 You're standing in the spotlight, 1359 01:01:19,275 --> 01:01:21,678 but it is a little too hot for you, Tyler. 1360 01:01:22,278 --> 01:01:23,646 Oh, that's cold! 1361 01:01:23,713 --> 01:01:24,947 [Dream] The NXT universe 1362 01:01:25,014 --> 01:01:27,350 has upgraded their cellular plan, 1363 01:01:27,417 --> 01:01:28,317 the upgrade? 1364 01:01:28,384 --> 01:01:30,086 The Velveteen Dream. 1365 01:01:30,153 --> 01:01:33,256 [man 33] The purple prince of pugilism. 1366 01:01:33,322 --> 01:01:34,590 [Dream] Sold out arenas. 1367 01:01:34,657 --> 01:01:37,960 [man 34] And always commands the spotlight. 1368 01:01:38,027 --> 01:01:40,897 -Velveteen, Velveteen. -[crowd cheering] 1369 01:01:40,963 --> 01:01:44,534 [man 34] And the spotlight has never shone brighter 1370 01:01:44,600 --> 01:01:46,135 for the Velveteen Dream. 1371 01:01:46,202 --> 01:01:48,638 [Dream] You can't just feel the dream, 1372 01:01:48,705 --> 01:01:50,740 and you can't just hold on to the dream. 1373 01:01:51,374 --> 01:01:52,408 Quite frankly, 1374 01:01:53,109 --> 01:01:54,243 I'm too big to hold. 1375 01:01:55,778 --> 01:01:57,780 -[man 34] Oh, wow. -[man 35] Wait! 1376 01:01:57,847 --> 01:01:58,848 [man 34] Is it? 1377 01:01:59,615 --> 01:02:02,618 Prince Pretty is back in full sail. 1378 01:02:02,685 --> 01:02:05,688 [Tyler] Prince Pretty is home. 1379 01:02:05,755 --> 01:02:07,523 I remember Tyler. 1380 01:02:07,590 --> 01:02:09,859 He wasn't just gorgeous, just a pretty face. 1381 01:02:10,359 --> 01:02:11,360 He was a staple 1382 01:02:11,994 --> 01:02:12,929 of NXT. 1383 01:02:12,995 --> 01:02:16,065 Just because you couldn't cut it on Monday and Tuesday nights 1384 01:02:16,132 --> 01:02:19,068 doesn't mean you get to come to NXT and demand a spotlight. 1385 01:02:19,135 --> 01:02:21,838 [man 38] You had a great career in NXT, Tyler Breeze. 1386 01:02:21,904 --> 01:02:24,941 Not a career worthy of coming back and demanding 1387 01:02:25,007 --> 01:02:27,877 an NXT North American championship opportunity. 1388 01:02:27,944 --> 01:02:32,215 [Tyler] That North American championship inspires me. 1389 01:02:32,281 --> 01:02:34,417 [Dream] Tyler, you have never had gold, 1390 01:02:34,484 --> 01:02:37,587 and you are a phony. You are the great value version 1391 01:02:37,653 --> 01:02:39,856 of the Velveteen Dream, and you know it. 1392 01:02:39,922 --> 01:02:43,259 [Tyler] And I think it's about time that Prince Pretty pushed you 1393 01:02:43,326 --> 01:02:44,427 out of my spotlight. 1394 01:02:44,494 --> 01:02:45,461 [men] Oh! 1395 01:02:45,528 --> 01:02:50,233 [Ranallo] Prince Pretty, Tyler Breeze, is looking to reclaim 1396 01:02:50,299 --> 01:02:53,770 the spotlight and win the North American title. 1397 01:02:55,705 --> 01:02:57,173 [music ends] 1398 01:02:58,608 --> 01:03:01,043 ♪ Tyler, we love you ♪ ♪ Tyler, look over here ♪ 1399 01:03:04,881 --> 01:03:06,816 ♪ Look, everyone, it's Tyler ♪ 1400 01:03:06,883 --> 01:03:08,718 [electronic music starts] 1401 01:03:19,128 --> 01:03:20,329 [bell ringing] 1402 01:03:20,396 --> 01:03:23,332 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall, 1403 01:03:23,399 --> 01:03:25,801 is for the NXT 1404 01:03:25,868 --> 01:03:29,071 North American championship. 1405 01:03:29,872 --> 01:03:31,274 Making his way to the ring, 1406 01:03:31,340 --> 01:03:35,244 from his seasonal residence in Palm Springs, California, 1407 01:03:35,311 --> 01:03:38,281 weighing in at 212 pounds, 1408 01:03:38,347 --> 01:03:42,218 [exclaiming] Tyler Breeze. 1409 01:03:42,285 --> 01:03:43,686 [Ranallo] It's only fitting 1410 01:03:43,753 --> 01:03:46,589 that on this landmark event, TakeOver XXV, 1411 01:03:46,656 --> 01:03:48,558 an NXT original, Tyler Breeze, 1412 01:03:48,624 --> 01:03:50,860 who was on the very first TakeOver, 1413 01:03:50,927 --> 01:03:53,062 in fact, he was a part of NXT arrival 1414 01:03:53,129 --> 01:03:55,832 before there were TakeOvers were termed, 1415 01:03:56,432 --> 01:04:00,136 to try to win the NXT North American title. 1416 01:04:00,203 --> 01:04:02,205 He feels the Velveteen Dream 1417 01:04:02,271 --> 01:04:04,640 is a cheap knockoff of Prince Pretty. 1418 01:04:05,308 --> 01:04:10,780 [McGuiness] So velveteen Dream believes that he is a far superior superstar 1419 01:04:10,846 --> 01:04:14,050 in every way, shape, or form to Tyler Breeze. 1420 01:04:14,116 --> 01:04:15,585 As we saw earlier, 1421 01:04:15,651 --> 01:04:18,120 Breeze, after returning home to NXT, 1422 01:04:18,187 --> 01:04:20,456 immediately tried to steal the spotlight 1423 01:04:20,523 --> 01:04:21,991 from the Velveteen Dream, 1424 01:04:22,058 --> 01:04:24,994 attacking Dream with his cellphone, of Dream. 1425 01:04:25,061 --> 01:04:27,363 And crashed Breeze's homecoming. 1426 01:04:29,165 --> 01:04:32,835 [Ranallo] It's only fitting that someone with a sobriquet Prince Pretty 1427 01:04:32,902 --> 01:04:34,503 hails from a place known 1428 01:04:34,570 --> 01:04:36,405 as beautiful British Columbia. 1429 01:04:36,472 --> 01:04:38,808 -[electronic music ends] -[upbeat music starts] 1430 01:04:55,524 --> 01:04:59,462 [Alicia] And his opponent, from capitol hill, Washington DC, 1431 01:04:59,528 --> 01:05:02,331 weighing in at 217 pounds, 1432 01:05:02,398 --> 01:05:08,304 he is the NXT North American champion, 1433 01:05:09,005 --> 01:05:13,776 [exclaiming] the Velveteen Dream. 1434 01:05:13,843 --> 01:05:16,479 [Ranallo] That's the Velveteen Dream, 1435 01:05:16,545 --> 01:05:20,683 NXT's rocket man. His career launched like a rocket. 1436 01:05:20,750 --> 01:05:21,951 Still only 23, 1437 01:05:22,018 --> 01:05:24,287 the provocative prodigy, 1438 01:05:24,353 --> 01:05:26,989 who is the NXT North American champion. 1439 01:05:27,056 --> 01:05:30,626 [Phoenix] Velveteen Dream certainly is an enigma in NXT. 1440 01:05:30,693 --> 01:05:32,962 I mean, I tried to get closer, 1441 01:05:33,029 --> 01:05:36,065 I tried to talk to him, but he is hard to get in touch with. 1442 01:05:36,132 --> 01:05:38,734 And I think that's on purpose. He keeps his distance. 1443 01:05:38,801 --> 01:05:40,770 He likes to be mysterious. 1444 01:05:40,836 --> 01:05:43,539 And I think that it's awesome the way he does that, 1445 01:05:43,606 --> 01:05:44,707 and builds himself up. 1446 01:05:44,774 --> 01:05:48,077 But also the way he performs in the ring 1447 01:05:48,144 --> 01:05:50,313 is where he's really, really great. 1448 01:05:50,379 --> 01:05:53,716 [Ranallo] And Nigel, Velveteen Dream performs at his best 1449 01:05:53,783 --> 01:05:55,685 on the big stage at TakeOver. 1450 01:05:55,751 --> 01:05:58,554 [McGuiness] Absolutely. Loves to be in the spotlight. 1451 01:05:58,621 --> 01:05:59,755 And as I mentioned, 1452 01:05:59,822 --> 01:06:01,457 there's a way to unbridge 1453 01:06:01,524 --> 01:06:03,993 to the way that Tyler Breeze made his return 1454 01:06:04,060 --> 01:06:05,294 here to NXT. 1455 01:06:05,995 --> 01:06:08,798 Take a look at that NXT North American title, 1456 01:06:08,864 --> 01:06:11,267 around the waist of Velveteen Dream. 1457 01:06:11,334 --> 01:06:12,568 Dream won, of course, 1458 01:06:12,635 --> 01:06:14,270 the Worlds Collide tournament 1459 01:06:14,337 --> 01:06:17,506 on WrestleMania weekend and used this title opportunity 1460 01:06:17,573 --> 01:06:19,675 to beat Johnny Gargano, 1461 01:06:19,742 --> 01:06:21,644 in Gargano's first title defense 1462 01:06:21,711 --> 01:06:23,579 as North American champion. 1463 01:06:23,646 --> 01:06:27,783 [Ranallo] And for Breeze tonight, he goes from project runway 1464 01:06:27,850 --> 01:06:32,154 -to project dream as in Velveteen Dream. -[upbeat music ends] 1465 01:06:32,221 --> 01:06:33,489 As flamboyant, 1466 01:06:33,556 --> 01:06:37,293 as ostentatious, as two superstars can be, 1467 01:06:37,360 --> 01:06:39,528 but once that bell goes, 1468 01:06:39,595 --> 01:06:43,332 two technically proficient practitioners. 1469 01:06:43,399 --> 01:06:46,469 [crowd] Velveteen! Velveteen! 1470 01:06:50,806 --> 01:06:54,610 [McGuiness] Dream still has that cool laid-back demeanor, 1471 01:06:54,677 --> 01:06:57,513 as we take a look at the prestigious North American title. 1472 01:06:58,047 --> 01:07:00,950 [Ranallo] Dream, the fourth North American champion, 1473 01:07:01,017 --> 01:07:03,619 the inaugural champ, Adam Cole, 1474 01:07:03,686 --> 01:07:05,821 will be challenging for the NXT title 1475 01:07:05,888 --> 01:07:07,623 in a rematch with Johnny Gargano, 1476 01:07:07,690 --> 01:07:10,626 -who of course was defeated by Dream, -[bell ringing] 1477 01:07:10,693 --> 01:07:12,928 for the North American championship but… 1478 01:07:13,696 --> 01:07:14,997 the spotlight 1479 01:07:15,664 --> 01:07:16,899 is on 1480 01:07:16,966 --> 01:07:21,037 -Velveteen Dream and Tyler Breeze. -[McGuiness] Dream has got to be careful, 1481 01:07:21,103 --> 01:07:23,339 keep his anger in check 1482 01:07:23,406 --> 01:07:26,675 because I guarantee you, underneath that calm veneer… 1483 01:07:26,742 --> 01:07:28,978 -[Ranallo] Oh. -[crowd] Oh! 1484 01:07:29,044 --> 01:07:31,247 [Ranallo] Can you feel the gloves tonight? 1485 01:07:31,313 --> 01:07:33,416 [crowd cheering] 1486 01:07:33,482 --> 01:07:36,085 [Phoenix] These mind games make it hard for Breeze 1487 01:07:36,152 --> 01:07:38,120 to prepare for an opponent like Dream. 1488 01:07:38,788 --> 01:07:41,891 Hard to know what he's thinking, what he's feeling. 1489 01:07:41,957 --> 01:07:45,828 [crowd] Velveteen! Velveteen! 1490 01:07:45,895 --> 01:07:49,598 [Ranallo] We know what the NXT Universe is feeling. They're fired up 1491 01:07:49,665 --> 01:07:51,600 for this. It's a dream match. 1492 01:07:51,667 --> 01:07:53,402 The return of Tyler Breeze 1493 01:07:53,469 --> 01:07:56,272 to challenge Velveteen Dream for the North American title 1494 01:07:56,338 --> 01:07:59,508 and we are going to be in a perpetual state of oneupmanship. 1495 01:08:01,077 --> 01:08:03,512 [Phoenix] Breeze said the thing he missed most 1496 01:08:03,579 --> 01:08:06,582 is the loyalty and appreciation after all these years. 1497 01:08:06,649 --> 01:08:08,517 They treat him like he's never left. 1498 01:08:08,584 --> 01:08:10,219 [crowd cheering] 1499 01:08:16,392 --> 01:08:20,196 [Ranallo] And this championship match begins. Collar and elbow tie up, 1500 01:08:20,262 --> 01:08:21,997 go behind behind by Breeze. 1501 01:08:23,699 --> 01:08:26,268 Side wrist lock employed by Velveteen Dream. 1502 01:08:26,335 --> 01:08:27,503 [crowd cheering] 1503 01:08:28,170 --> 01:08:29,271 [Phoenix inhales] 1504 01:08:29,338 --> 01:08:32,141 Interesting wardrobe choices by Velveteen Dream tonight. 1505 01:08:32,208 --> 01:08:36,078 [Ranallo] Always fashion forward, dressed like he's going to the Met Gala. 1506 01:08:36,712 --> 01:08:38,948 [McGuiness] Just like you on a Friday night. 1507 01:08:39,448 --> 01:08:40,616 [Dream screams] 1508 01:08:40,683 --> 01:08:41,984 Nice go behind. 1509 01:08:42,051 --> 01:08:43,652 -Look at that. -[Ranallo] Oh, 1510 01:08:43,719 --> 01:08:45,888 Breeze was looking for the unprettier early. 1511 01:08:45,955 --> 01:08:48,124 Well scouted by Velveteen Dream. 1512 01:08:49,091 --> 01:08:50,626 [crowd cheering] 1513 01:08:51,293 --> 01:08:53,529 [Phoenix] Dream taking a little offense here. 1514 01:08:54,497 --> 01:08:58,167 [Ranallo] Velveteen Dream has proven to be as quick as a velveteen rabbit. 1515 01:08:58,234 --> 01:09:02,705 But Tyler Breeze, looking to prove he's more than yesterday's toy. 1516 01:09:02,771 --> 01:09:04,907 [crowd cheering] 1517 01:09:05,674 --> 01:09:06,609 [McGuiness laughs] 1518 01:09:08,144 --> 01:09:11,180 [Ranallo] The amount of machismo in this matchup. 1519 01:09:12,047 --> 01:09:13,649 [Dream screams] 1520 01:09:13,716 --> 01:09:15,951 [Phoenix] Breeze's looking to show a new side, 1521 01:09:16,018 --> 01:09:17,486 a more mature attitude. 1522 01:09:17,553 --> 01:09:19,154 -[Ranallo] Oh! -[McGuiness] Look! 1523 01:09:19,788 --> 01:09:21,590 [Ranallo] And the cover by Breeze. 1524 01:09:21,657 --> 01:09:23,459 Dream kicks out immediately, 1525 01:09:23,526 --> 01:09:24,894 but Tyler Breeze 1526 01:09:24,960 --> 01:09:27,162 sending Velveteen Dream 1527 01:09:27,229 --> 01:09:28,597 to the outside of the ring. 1528 01:09:28,664 --> 01:09:30,633 [crowd cheering] 1529 01:09:30,699 --> 01:09:32,835 [McGuiness] Creative offense from Breeze, 1530 01:09:32,902 --> 01:09:34,069 looking to take a risk. 1531 01:09:34,603 --> 01:09:39,208 [Ranallo] Runs right into that right hand of the Velveteen Dream. 1532 01:09:39,275 --> 01:09:42,011 [McGuiness] Too big a risk this early in the match. 1533 01:09:42,077 --> 01:09:44,813 -Giving the advantage back to dream. -[Ranallo] Wow! 1534 01:09:44,880 --> 01:09:47,483 Double axe handle from the top turnbuckle 1535 01:09:47,550 --> 01:09:49,785 by the Velveteen Dream. 1536 01:09:49,852 --> 01:09:51,654 [Phoenix] Dream makes it look easy. 1537 01:09:51,720 --> 01:09:53,822 [Ranallo] Oh, quebrada connects, 1538 01:09:53,889 --> 01:09:54,990 back press, 1539 01:09:55,057 --> 01:09:58,160 Dream looking for the quick title defense. Doesn't get it. 1540 01:09:58,894 --> 01:10:01,363 And it's Tyler Breeze, the veteran, 1541 01:10:01,430 --> 01:10:02,731 regrouping on the outside, 1542 01:10:02,798 --> 01:10:04,733 trying to buy some time. 1543 01:10:04,800 --> 01:10:06,001 But Velveteen Dream, 1544 01:10:07,303 --> 01:10:09,638 he feels that Tyler Breeze's borrowed time. 1545 01:10:09,705 --> 01:10:11,574 He wants a quick title defense here 1546 01:10:11,640 --> 01:10:14,543 -and again, Breeze able to escape. -[McGuiness] Watch out. 1547 01:10:14,610 --> 01:10:16,579 [crowd cheering] 1548 01:10:16,645 --> 01:10:18,581 Velveteen Dream way up there. 1549 01:10:18,647 --> 01:10:20,950 Smartly electing to come down. He's got caught! 1550 01:10:21,016 --> 01:10:22,685 -Watch out. -[Phoenix] Oh! 1551 01:10:22,751 --> 01:10:24,486 [Ranallo] The garden of good and evil. 1552 01:10:24,553 --> 01:10:27,156 Wrapping the left leg around the ring post. 1553 01:10:27,690 --> 01:10:28,924 [groans] 1554 01:10:28,991 --> 01:10:29,825 [groans] 1555 01:10:29,892 --> 01:10:31,560 [crowd cheering] 1556 01:10:33,362 --> 01:10:35,764 [Ranallo] Tyler Breeze hyper focused, oh-- 1557 01:10:35,831 --> 01:10:38,767 And explodes off the apron with a flying forearm. 1558 01:10:38,834 --> 01:10:41,937 You know that Breeze has come back to NXT. 1559 01:10:42,004 --> 01:10:44,006 He has a point to prove. 1560 01:10:44,073 --> 01:10:45,407 [indistinct] 1561 01:10:45,474 --> 01:10:47,977 [Phoenix] Certainly showing a more aggressive side 1562 01:10:48,043 --> 01:10:50,012 than we've seen from Breeze in a while. 1563 01:10:50,779 --> 01:10:54,450 [Ranallo] Remember, Tyler Breeze, a member of the original contingent, 1564 01:10:54,516 --> 01:10:56,518 that built the Black and Gold brand, 1565 01:10:56,585 --> 01:10:58,153 made it the gold standard! 1566 01:10:58,220 --> 01:11:00,289 And there was a counter, 1567 01:11:00,356 --> 01:11:01,957 right hand by Dream, 1568 01:11:02,024 --> 01:11:04,460 that sends Breeze crashing. 1569 01:11:04,526 --> 01:11:06,962 [McGuiness] Breeze coming with a flying forearm, 1570 01:11:07,029 --> 01:11:09,598 so it was wide open for the right hand 1571 01:11:09,665 --> 01:11:11,233 from Velveteen Dream. 1572 01:11:11,300 --> 01:11:12,234 [crowd cheering] 1573 01:11:12,301 --> 01:11:14,303 Dream able to stop the momentum 1574 01:11:14,370 --> 01:11:16,438 of Tyler Breeze, but for how long? 1575 01:11:17,640 --> 01:11:18,474 [Dream screams] 1576 01:11:18,540 --> 01:11:20,709 [Ranallo] Dream with a fireman's carry, 1577 01:11:20,776 --> 01:11:22,978 prelude to the Dream Valley Driver. 1578 01:11:23,045 --> 01:11:24,647 Well scouted by Breeze. 1579 01:11:24,713 --> 01:11:25,547 [Dream screams] 1580 01:11:25,614 --> 01:11:27,116 [McGuiness] The knee gave way. 1581 01:11:27,182 --> 01:11:30,753 [Ranallo] Oh, and Breeze immediately going for that single leg crab. 1582 01:11:30,819 --> 01:11:32,955 Trained by Lance Storm at one time. 1583 01:11:33,022 --> 01:11:35,658 Breeze looking for the single leg crab. 1584 01:11:35,724 --> 01:11:37,593 [McGuiness] Slipped a little bit. 1585 01:11:37,660 --> 01:11:41,497 Doesn't have the full extension. He can get that leg back underneath him. 1586 01:11:41,563 --> 01:11:42,431 [Dream] No! 1587 01:11:42,498 --> 01:11:44,233 [Phoenix] Breeze able to sink down 1588 01:11:44,300 --> 01:11:46,435 into it. Put the pressure on the knee. 1589 01:11:46,502 --> 01:11:47,369 [ref indistinct] 1590 01:11:47,436 --> 01:11:50,739 [McGuiness] Look at the angle of the knee of Velveteen Dream. 1591 01:11:51,307 --> 01:11:54,777 [McGuiness] See how Breeze is turning the knee joint to the outside. 1592 01:11:54,843 --> 01:11:58,380 That applies pressure to the knee joint, as opposed to the lower back. 1593 01:11:58,981 --> 01:12:00,549 -Very smart. -[Ranallo] Dream, 1594 01:12:00,616 --> 01:12:02,985 saving his patellar tendon for the moment. 1595 01:12:04,353 --> 01:12:07,756 [McGuiness] I am being impressed with Tyler Breeze thus far. 1596 01:12:07,823 --> 01:12:08,991 [crowd cheering] 1597 01:12:09,058 --> 01:12:12,828 [Ranallo] I'm impressed with that right hand by Velveteen Dream. 1598 01:12:12,895 --> 01:12:14,530 Oh, and now it's Tyler Breeze, 1599 01:12:14,596 --> 01:12:15,998 looking to stomp a mud hole, 1600 01:12:16,065 --> 01:12:18,300 but has to be careful, he's not disqualified. 1601 01:12:19,368 --> 01:12:20,202 [Phoenix] Ooh! 1602 01:12:20,269 --> 01:12:23,572 [Ranallo] Champion's advantage in this North American title match. 1603 01:12:24,073 --> 01:12:26,075 [exclaiming] Oh, dropkick by Breeze 1604 01:12:26,141 --> 01:12:28,644 sends Dream crashing to the outside. 1605 01:12:28,711 --> 01:12:30,145 [crowd cheering] 1606 01:12:31,747 --> 01:12:32,815 [ref] Come on, Tyler. 1607 01:12:32,881 --> 01:12:35,384 [McGuiness] I don't think Tyler Breeze, excuse me, 1608 01:12:35,451 --> 01:12:38,821 I don't think Velveteen Dream expected this level of aggression 1609 01:12:38,887 --> 01:12:39,922 out of Tyler. 1610 01:12:39,988 --> 01:12:40,956 [Tyler groans] 1611 01:12:41,023 --> 01:12:43,192 [Ranallo] Oh, what a superkick by Dream. 1612 01:12:43,258 --> 01:12:44,560 Breeze's teeth 1613 01:12:44,626 --> 01:12:47,129 are still under his mouth for now. 1614 01:12:47,196 --> 01:12:48,030 What a kick! 1615 01:12:48,964 --> 01:12:51,266 [Phoenix] Dream making his way into the ring. 1616 01:12:51,333 --> 01:12:54,203 -Trying to shake off the cobwebs. -[Ranallo] And remember, 1617 01:12:55,137 --> 01:12:57,339 -Breeze has to beat the count. -[ref] Three! 1618 01:12:59,475 --> 01:13:00,542 Four! 1619 01:13:00,609 --> 01:13:03,112 [Ranallo] Breeze is stirring in front of us 1620 01:13:03,178 --> 01:13:04,213 trying to… 1621 01:13:05,214 --> 01:13:07,449 regroup, trying to recalibrate here. 1622 01:13:08,150 --> 01:13:10,152 And this is why, Nigel. 1623 01:13:10,219 --> 01:13:12,621 [McGuiness] Look at that superkick 1624 01:13:12,688 --> 01:13:14,022 underneath the jaw. 1625 01:13:14,089 --> 01:13:15,924 -Tyler Breeze-- -[Ranallo] Oh, God. 1626 01:13:15,991 --> 01:13:19,228 Whoa, the Velveteen Dream just bashing Breeze's head 1627 01:13:19,294 --> 01:13:21,063 into our broadcast table. 1628 01:13:21,130 --> 01:13:22,030 [crowd cheering] 1629 01:13:22,097 --> 01:13:24,933 Oh, the sickening thuds face first! 1630 01:13:25,000 --> 01:13:26,201 What are you doing, man? 1631 01:13:26,268 --> 01:13:28,670 -I'm the Velveteen Dream! -[indistinct] 1632 01:13:28,737 --> 01:13:30,973 [Ranallo] The velveteen dream has snapped! 1633 01:13:31,039 --> 01:13:32,374 [indistinct] 1634 01:13:32,441 --> 01:13:33,475 [crowd cheering] 1635 01:13:33,542 --> 01:13:36,612 [Ranallo] It's as if to say how dare Tyler Breeze 1636 01:13:36,678 --> 01:13:38,814 call him a cheap knockoff. 1637 01:13:38,881 --> 01:13:40,449 [crowd cheering] 1638 01:13:40,516 --> 01:13:42,017 Velveteen-- Oh, God. 1639 01:13:42,084 --> 01:13:44,453 [Phoenix] The referee's checking on Breeze. 1640 01:13:44,520 --> 01:13:48,690 -[McGuiness] He's got Breeze's phone. -[Ranallo] Is this a time for a selfie? 1641 01:13:48,757 --> 01:13:50,058 [crowd cheering] 1642 01:13:50,125 --> 01:13:51,126 Oh, wow! 1643 01:13:51,193 --> 01:13:54,062 [Dream] The NXT, you want a selfie 1644 01:13:54,596 --> 01:13:55,964 with the champ. 1645 01:13:56,031 --> 01:13:56,899 Hey! 1646 01:13:56,965 --> 01:13:58,767 -[crowd] Wow! -[Dream] Say cheese! 1647 01:13:58,834 --> 01:14:00,068 Say cheese! 1648 01:14:00,135 --> 01:14:02,104 -Look up! -Two! 1649 01:14:02,171 --> 01:14:03,005 [Dream] Hey! 1650 01:14:03,071 --> 01:14:04,773 [indistinct] 1651 01:14:04,840 --> 01:14:06,108 Three! 1652 01:14:06,175 --> 01:14:07,476 [crowd cheering] 1653 01:14:08,177 --> 01:14:11,880 [Ranallo] Not the kind of photo bomb I wanted to be a part of, by the way. 1654 01:14:11,947 --> 01:14:14,883 -[crowd] Velveteen! Velveteen! -[Dream screams] 1655 01:14:14,950 --> 01:14:16,051 [crowd cheering] 1656 01:14:16,118 --> 01:14:17,753 [Ranallo] The NXT universe-- 1657 01:14:17,820 --> 01:14:19,922 -[Phoenix] Oh! -[Ranallo] Oh, superkick 1658 01:14:19,988 --> 01:14:21,490 by Tyler Breeze. 1659 01:14:21,557 --> 01:14:23,125 [crowd cheering] 1660 01:14:25,360 --> 01:14:26,862 And of course, 1661 01:14:26,929 --> 01:14:29,131 his version known as The Supermodel, 1662 01:14:29,198 --> 01:14:31,600 keeps looking to rearrange the looks 1663 01:14:31,667 --> 01:14:33,669 of the Velveteen Dream. 1664 01:14:33,735 --> 01:14:37,272 [McGuiness] Breeze rolling in to break the count-- Has got caught. 1665 01:14:37,339 --> 01:14:38,540 Dream Valley Driver. 1666 01:14:38,607 --> 01:14:40,042 -Cover. -[Ranallo] The cover! 1667 01:14:40,108 --> 01:14:41,910 Dream looks for the title defense 1668 01:14:41,977 --> 01:14:43,345 and Breeze escapes. 1669 01:14:44,079 --> 01:14:46,148 [crowd cheering] 1670 01:14:49,318 --> 01:14:51,553 Velveteen Dream, going all the way 1671 01:14:51,620 --> 01:14:53,155 to the high rent district. 1672 01:14:53,222 --> 01:14:54,990 But Tyler Breeze, 1673 01:14:55,057 --> 01:14:56,758 the wily veteran, 1674 01:14:56,825 --> 01:14:59,127 rolling out underneath the ropes. 1675 01:15:00,128 --> 01:15:03,098 And out of-- Well, he thought he was out of the danger zone, 1676 01:15:03,165 --> 01:15:05,367 slips through the legs of Velveteen Dream. 1677 01:15:06,735 --> 01:15:09,304 [Phoenix] The ring hasn't been able to hold these-- 1678 01:15:09,371 --> 01:15:12,341 [Ranallo] Enzuigiri by Tyler Breeze. 1679 01:15:12,407 --> 01:15:15,811 [crowd cheering and clapping] 1680 01:15:16,979 --> 01:15:19,781 [McGuiness] Both superstars down now. 1681 01:15:19,848 --> 01:15:21,917 [ref] One! 1682 01:15:21,984 --> 01:15:24,119 -[ref] Two! -[McGuiness] Slow to get back. 1683 01:15:24,186 --> 01:15:26,121 [Phoenix] NXT universe 1684 01:15:26,889 --> 01:15:30,592 showing their appreciation for everything these men are giving in the ring. 1685 01:15:31,460 --> 01:15:33,428 [Ranallo] And Tyler Breeze, 1686 01:15:33,495 --> 01:15:36,832 high risk, ascending to the top of the turnbuckle. 1687 01:15:36,899 --> 01:15:39,134 Velveteen Dream, looking-- 1688 01:15:39,201 --> 01:15:42,604 Oh, diving crossbody, roll through by Dream, hooks the leg. 1689 01:15:42,671 --> 01:15:44,406 Tyler Breeze able to power out, 1690 01:15:44,473 --> 01:15:45,841 just in the nick of time. 1691 01:15:45,908 --> 01:15:48,510 -[groans] -[Ranallo] Single leg take down. Oh! 1692 01:15:48,577 --> 01:15:49,945 Look at this transition 1693 01:15:50,012 --> 01:15:52,548 into the fireman's carry by Velveteen Dream. 1694 01:15:52,614 --> 01:15:54,316 [Phoenix] Nice setup. 1695 01:15:54,383 --> 01:15:56,485 -[thud] -[McGuiness] Couldn't complete. 1696 01:15:56,552 --> 01:15:58,820 [Ranallo] Breeze lands on his feet. 1697 01:16:00,088 --> 01:16:02,724 [McGuiness] Couldn't hit the Supermodel kick. Pause! 1698 01:16:02,791 --> 01:16:04,293 [Ranallo] Oh, Dream-- 1699 01:16:04,359 --> 01:16:06,194 Looking for the Dream DT. 1700 01:16:06,261 --> 01:16:07,896 Instead, kick to the face. 1701 01:16:07,963 --> 01:16:09,298 Supermodel kick, 1702 01:16:09,364 --> 01:16:10,599 Supermodel kick. 1703 01:16:10,666 --> 01:16:13,635 We have a new North American champion! No! 1704 01:16:13,702 --> 01:16:16,705 [crowd cheering] 1705 01:16:19,541 --> 01:16:22,978 Wow. So close for Prince Pretty 1706 01:16:23,045 --> 01:16:27,215 to return to NXT a conquering hero. 1707 01:16:28,317 --> 01:16:33,155 [crowd] This is gorgeous, NXT! 1708 01:16:34,590 --> 01:16:38,393 [Phoenix] Dream once again trying to shake off the effects of the superkick. 1709 01:16:38,460 --> 01:16:40,462 [crowd] This is gorgeous, NXT! 1710 01:16:40,529 --> 01:16:44,066 [Ranallo] The NXT Universe chanting "this is gorgeous." 1711 01:16:44,132 --> 01:16:45,767 -[groans] -Prince Pretty looking 1712 01:16:45,834 --> 01:16:48,971 for the unprettier on Velveteen Dream. 1713 01:16:49,037 --> 01:16:49,938 Instead, Dream-- 1714 01:16:50,005 --> 01:16:52,407 Oh, Breeze lands on his feet. 1715 01:16:52,474 --> 01:16:53,508 Double chicken wing. 1716 01:16:56,678 --> 01:16:58,347 [wrestlers groan] 1717 01:16:58,914 --> 01:17:02,084 [McGuiness] Strikes Breeze back to the corner. 1718 01:17:02,150 --> 01:17:03,251 Drives him in again. 1719 01:17:03,752 --> 01:17:05,520 And back elbow lands on the jaw. 1720 01:17:05,587 --> 01:17:07,889 -Look at Breeze. -[Ranallo] Breeze holding on. 1721 01:17:08,590 --> 01:17:11,360 [McGuiness] Holding onto the North American champion. 1722 01:17:11,426 --> 01:17:13,428 [Ranallo] Yeah, Breeze trying to-- Oh! 1723 01:17:13,962 --> 01:17:16,331 Foot to the mouth and Velveteen Dream-- Oh! 1724 01:17:16,398 --> 01:17:17,432 Dropkick! 1725 01:17:17,499 --> 01:17:20,335 What timing by Tyler Breeze! 1726 01:17:20,402 --> 01:17:21,770 [Phoenix] This could be it. 1727 01:17:21,837 --> 01:17:24,106 [Ranallo] Oh, reversal again. 1728 01:17:24,873 --> 01:17:27,576 -[Phoenix] Oh! -[Ranallo] Dream DT! Dream DT! 1729 01:17:27,643 --> 01:17:30,612 -Will it be enough to secure the victory? -[crowd] One, two! 1730 01:17:30,679 --> 01:17:31,813 [Ranallo] Oh, no! 1731 01:17:31,880 --> 01:17:34,316 Breeze lifting that left shoulder. 1732 01:17:35,050 --> 01:17:36,318 [McGuiness] Not tonight. 1733 01:17:36,385 --> 01:17:37,953 Prince Pretty still in this. 1734 01:17:38,020 --> 01:17:41,423 [Ranallo] He was feeling the referee coming down for the third time. 1735 01:17:41,490 --> 01:17:45,127 [McGuiness] Oh, and Velveteen Dream felt the Breeze and the boot 1736 01:17:45,193 --> 01:17:47,062 -of the superkick. -[Ranallo] Oh, man. 1737 01:17:47,129 --> 01:17:48,296 His equilibrium 1738 01:17:48,830 --> 01:17:49,998 could be at risk here. 1739 01:17:50,065 --> 01:17:53,035 Blood trickling from the ear of Tyler Breeze. 1740 01:17:53,101 --> 01:17:54,269 [crowd cheering] 1741 01:17:54,336 --> 01:17:57,539 And really, you have to wonder how that is going to impact 1742 01:17:58,206 --> 01:17:59,141 this match. 1743 01:18:00,008 --> 01:18:02,044 If you can't keep your balance, Nigel. 1744 01:18:03,845 --> 01:18:05,013 And of course, 1745 01:18:05,981 --> 01:18:08,150 we are still trending at number one, 1746 01:18:08,216 --> 01:18:11,253 NXT TakeOver XXV, 1747 01:18:11,319 --> 01:18:13,288 an incredible night and here we are 1748 01:18:13,355 --> 01:18:14,322 on the midst 1749 01:18:14,389 --> 01:18:16,892 of this fierce NXT North American title match. 1750 01:18:16,958 --> 01:18:18,860 The Velveteen Dream, the champion, 1751 01:18:18,927 --> 01:18:20,929 climbing to the top turnbuckle. 1752 01:18:20,996 --> 01:18:22,697 The challenger, Tyler Breeze, 1753 01:18:22,764 --> 01:18:23,632 on his feet! 1754 01:18:23,699 --> 01:18:24,766 [crowd cheering] 1755 01:18:24,833 --> 01:18:28,737 [McGuiness] Dream was adamant that he was gonna get to the top rope. 1756 01:18:28,804 --> 01:18:31,473 [Phoenix] Desperation move by Breeze, but it paid off. 1757 01:18:31,540 --> 01:18:33,709 [McGuiness] That looked like a bad decision 1758 01:18:33,775 --> 01:18:35,177 from the Velveteen Dream. 1759 01:18:35,243 --> 01:18:36,178 [crowd cheering] 1760 01:18:36,244 --> 01:18:39,414 [Phoenix] Let's see who could capitalize on this moment. 1761 01:18:39,481 --> 01:18:41,583 [McGuiness] It doesn't look like Dream. 1762 01:18:41,650 --> 01:18:43,318 Prone on the top rope. 1763 01:18:43,385 --> 01:18:45,387 Can Prince Pretty execute 1764 01:18:45,454 --> 01:18:46,555 something here? 1765 01:18:46,621 --> 01:18:48,757 [crowd cheering] 1766 01:18:48,824 --> 01:18:52,828 [Ranallo] Oh, wow. Prince Pretty, Tyler Breeze, with that front face lock. 1767 01:18:53,929 --> 01:18:55,630 Dead weight of Velveteen Dream. 1768 01:18:55,697 --> 01:18:59,201 Oh, Dream was playing possum, as he launched Tyler Breeze. 1769 01:18:59,267 --> 01:19:01,169 [McGuiness] Breeze took way too long. 1770 01:19:02,537 --> 01:19:04,906 Gave Dream the chance to recuperate. 1771 01:19:04,973 --> 01:19:06,108 [Tyler groans] 1772 01:19:06,174 --> 01:19:07,976 -[Ranallo] Oh! -[McGuiness] Look! 1773 01:19:08,043 --> 01:19:11,980 [Ranallo] Tyler Breeze blasting Dream with that knee strike. 1774 01:19:14,549 --> 01:19:19,654 [Beth] Dream groggy, not able to get his wherewithal, where is he in the ring. 1775 01:19:20,388 --> 01:19:22,390 [Nigel] Pivotal moment in the match now. 1776 01:19:23,425 --> 01:19:26,928 [Mauro] NXT Universe exhorting both superstars. 1777 01:19:26,995 --> 01:19:28,964 Tyler Breeze with the scoop 1778 01:19:29,498 --> 01:19:31,967 has Dream over his shoulder. 1779 01:19:32,033 --> 01:19:34,269 Oh, wow! Is he looking for the tombstone? 1780 01:19:35,237 --> 01:19:39,541 -[Nigel] If he hits it, surely it's over. -[Mauro] Oh, reversal by Velveteen Dream! 1781 01:19:39,608 --> 01:19:41,743 [Beth] A dangerous position to be in. 1782 01:19:42,677 --> 01:19:44,079 -[Nigel] No. -[Mauro] Wow! 1783 01:19:44,146 --> 01:19:47,382 [Nigel] Breeze kicking down to reverse the momentum one more time. 1784 01:19:48,450 --> 01:19:50,819 Dream trying to do the same thing. Yes, he does! 1785 01:19:50,886 --> 01:19:53,488 [Mauro] How taxing is it on their respective backs? 1786 01:19:53,555 --> 01:19:57,192 Breeze lands on his feet, drives Dream into the corner 1787 01:19:57,259 --> 01:19:59,961 but instead, Dream drives a back elbow into Breeze. 1788 01:20:00,495 --> 01:20:01,763 Oh, wow. 1789 01:20:01,830 --> 01:20:03,598 [Nigel] Breeze tried the enzuigiri. 1790 01:20:03,665 --> 01:20:06,635 [Mauro] I think that equilibrium issue is a factor here 1791 01:20:06,701 --> 01:20:08,236 as Velveteen Dream-- 1792 01:20:09,404 --> 01:20:11,139 -Dream, what the-- -[Nigel] Oh, yes! 1793 01:20:11,206 --> 01:20:14,242 [Mauro] Dream delivering the unprettier. Are you kidding me? 1794 01:20:14,309 --> 01:20:18,079 Oh, wow. How-- How much would it have hurt 1795 01:20:18,146 --> 01:20:21,650 Tyler Breeze knowing that he lost the chance at the title 1796 01:20:21,716 --> 01:20:24,553 -to one of his own maneuvers? -[Beth] I think that's exactly 1797 01:20:24,619 --> 01:20:28,590 why he did it, Mauro. He wants to send a message to Tyler Breeze 1798 01:20:28,657 --> 01:20:32,360 that he is old news and Velveteen Dream is it on the scene. 1799 01:20:34,196 --> 01:20:38,867 [Nigel] Well, Velveteen Dream is gonna do one more thing to prove that 1800 01:20:38,934 --> 01:20:43,672 and that is to put away Prince Pretty who is having trouble at this juncture 1801 01:20:43,738 --> 01:20:48,844 regaining his faculties, prone in the center of the ring. 1802 01:20:48,910 --> 01:20:51,179 Dream back to the top. Here we go. 1803 01:20:51,246 --> 01:20:54,983 [Mauro] Purple rainmaker but instead of the target, 1804 01:20:55,050 --> 01:20:59,921 he hits the unforgiving bone on the shin of Tyler Breeze. 1805 01:21:03,124 --> 01:21:05,660 -[Mauro] Wow. -[Nigel] Breeze lying in wait again, 1806 01:21:05,727 --> 01:21:07,896 couldn't get that-- Uh-oh. 1807 01:21:07,963 --> 01:21:09,698 [Mauro] Oh, super model kick! 1808 01:21:10,966 --> 01:21:13,235 Unprettier. Unprettier. 1809 01:21:13,301 --> 01:21:15,737 Tyler Breeze going for the title. 1810 01:21:15,804 --> 01:21:20,575 Tyler Breeze almost became the new North American Champion. 1811 01:21:23,445 --> 01:21:26,982 Members of the NXT Universe, very much like Tyler Breeze 1812 01:21:27,048 --> 01:21:29,317 in a state of disbelief. 1813 01:21:32,754 --> 01:21:35,390 [Beth] Dream barely able to kick out. 1814 01:21:35,457 --> 01:21:37,259 Let's take a look at this moment. 1815 01:21:37,993 --> 01:21:40,428 [Nigel] Look at the ability here in Tyler Breeze. 1816 01:21:40,495 --> 01:21:44,833 He knew where Velveteen Drwas-- Dream was, turns him right around. 1817 01:21:44,900 --> 01:21:49,404 And the impact right in the dome, double hook of the legs, 1818 01:21:49,905 --> 01:21:51,973 somehow Dream escapes. 1819 01:21:52,040 --> 01:21:55,210 [Mauro] That unprettier could have painted the prettiest picture 1820 01:21:55,277 --> 01:21:58,546 of Tyler Breeze's career, but it was all for naught 1821 01:21:58,613 --> 01:22:03,585 as Breeze again looking to continue to beat down the Velveteen Dream. 1822 01:22:03,652 --> 01:22:06,354 [Nigel] Breeze must not get frustrated, though. 1823 01:22:06,421 --> 01:22:09,424 Velveteen Dream is hurt. He's not moving. 1824 01:22:10,759 --> 01:22:15,931 Surely, one more offensive maneuver from Tyler Breeze, the match is over. 1825 01:22:15,997 --> 01:22:19,067 [Mauro] This is the most important match of Breeze's career 1826 01:22:19,134 --> 01:22:22,437 as parents making the trek from the North of Canada. 1827 01:22:22,504 --> 01:22:24,639 Roll-up small package by Velveteen Dream. 1828 01:22:25,140 --> 01:22:26,675 And Breeze able to escape. 1829 01:22:26,741 --> 01:22:32,814 Oh! Spinning heel kick by Tyler, and Velveteen Dream escapes. 1830 01:22:34,749 --> 01:22:39,521 [Nigel] What a brilliant, genius move, wherewithal of Velveteen Dream 1831 01:22:39,587 --> 01:22:45,160 -to escape to the outside. -[Mauro] The beauty shot by Tyler Breeze 1832 01:22:45,226 --> 01:22:48,229 sends Velveteen Dream rolling to the outside 1833 01:22:48,296 --> 01:22:53,068 where he is lying in a supine position in front of us. 1834 01:22:53,134 --> 01:22:56,571 [Nigel] You got to think, was that Tyler Breeze's last opportunity? 1835 01:22:56,638 --> 01:22:58,673 [Mauro] He has to get Dream into the ring 1836 01:22:58,740 --> 01:23:01,309 if he wants to become North American Champion 1837 01:23:01,376 --> 01:23:04,045 and he's looking to drag the carcass of Dream, 1838 01:23:04,112 --> 01:23:06,348 but the referee is administering the 10-count. 1839 01:23:07,382 --> 01:23:08,383 [Nigel] It's a two-- 1840 01:23:09,584 --> 01:23:10,852 [crowd] Three! 1841 01:23:10,919 --> 01:23:14,222 [Nigel] Seven seconds to get Dream in the ring. Can Breeze do it? 1842 01:23:14,756 --> 01:23:17,759 [Mauro] Breeze has to pick up the dead weight of Velveteen Dream. 1843 01:23:17,826 --> 01:23:19,027 Referee's on five. 1844 01:23:19,861 --> 01:23:21,029 Oh! 1845 01:23:21,096 --> 01:23:23,164 Breeze on spaghetti legs. 1846 01:23:23,965 --> 01:23:27,335 -Dream is on dream street. -[Beth] Time is ticking away. 1847 01:23:27,402 --> 01:23:29,471 -Hey, what are you doing? -Stop the count! 1848 01:23:29,537 --> 01:23:32,040 [Mauro] Breeze blanking the count because he knows. 1849 01:23:32,107 --> 01:23:35,410 -[crowd chatter] -[unintelligible discussion] 1850 01:23:36,911 --> 01:23:40,148 [Mauro] Velveteen Dream in possession of the North American title. 1851 01:23:40,215 --> 01:23:45,053 Oh! But Breeze rips it out of the hands, throws it to referee. 1852 01:23:45,120 --> 01:23:47,389 Wait a minute. Oh! Dream valley driver. 1853 01:23:47,455 --> 01:23:49,290 Dream valley driver. 1854 01:23:49,357 --> 01:23:52,360 -And Velveteen Dream to the top. -[Beth] Can he follow it up? 1855 01:23:52,427 --> 01:23:54,162 [Mauro] Purple rainmaker. 1856 01:23:54,229 --> 01:23:57,766 -And the reign continues. -[crowd] One, two, three! 1857 01:23:57,832 --> 01:23:59,467 [bell ringing] 1858 01:23:59,534 --> 01:24:01,736 [crowd cheering] 1859 01:24:01,803 --> 01:24:07,942 [ring announcer] Here is your winner and still the NXT North American Champion, 1860 01:24:08,009 --> 01:24:12,347 the Velveteen Dream! 1861 01:24:12,414 --> 01:24:15,350 [Mauro] An incredibly impressive title defense 1862 01:24:15,417 --> 01:24:20,288 for Velveteen Dream, but ultimately, I would say it was the frustration 1863 01:24:20,355 --> 01:24:25,260 of Tyler Breeze that cost Breeze the North American title opportunity. 1864 01:24:26,227 --> 01:24:30,265 [Mauro] You know, Tyler Breeze told us this was a sink or swim match for him. 1865 01:24:30,331 --> 01:24:31,800 Hey, he proved he can swim 1866 01:24:31,866 --> 01:24:34,469 with the deepest end of the NXT talent pool. 1867 01:24:36,271 --> 01:24:39,207 [Nigel] Take a look back now at some of the action here. 1868 01:24:39,941 --> 01:24:42,310 -Tyler Breeze, wham! -[Mauro] Oh, beauty shot. 1869 01:24:42,377 --> 01:24:46,047 [Nigel] Spinning heel kick beauty shot. But look, very serendipitous 1870 01:24:46,114 --> 01:24:50,285 or whether it was out of his own volition, Velveteen Dream escaping to the outside 1871 01:24:50,351 --> 01:24:51,586 so he couldn't be pinned. 1872 01:24:52,253 --> 01:24:55,924 And then here, Dream attempting to use the title. 1873 01:24:55,990 --> 01:25:00,495 And you see here, Tyler Breeze realizing he didn't wanna get disqualified, 1874 01:25:00,562 --> 01:25:05,366 and that gave Velveteen Dream the opportunity to take the advantage. 1875 01:25:08,403 --> 01:25:13,108 Dream driver, purple rainmaker, hook to the leg, and that three-count 1876 01:25:13,174 --> 01:25:17,112 signifies Velveteen Dream is still the spotlight, 1877 01:25:17,178 --> 01:25:19,848 still the North American Champion. 1878 01:25:19,914 --> 01:25:24,185 [Mauro] The spotlight would not belong on this night to Tyler Breeze. 1879 01:25:24,252 --> 01:25:30,058 In fact, Velveteen Dream with-- Maintaining his hold on the gold, Beth. 1880 01:25:30,825 --> 01:25:33,895 [Beth] Dream did it tonight-- [Mauro] Oh, selfie celebration. 1881 01:25:35,363 --> 01:25:37,665 Now, I can understand wanting to take a selfie. 1882 01:25:37,732 --> 01:25:40,735 -[Nigel] He's just-- -[Mauro] Commemorate this for posterity. 1883 01:25:41,369 --> 01:25:47,642 [funky electronic music] 1884 01:25:55,817 --> 01:25:59,521 -[music fades] -[crowd chanting] Selfie! Selfie! 1885 01:26:01,122 --> 01:26:04,559 [unintelligible taunting] 1886 01:26:09,030 --> 01:26:12,033 This belongs to me and this… 1887 01:26:12,100 --> 01:26:17,138 [crowd member] Take a picture with the champion! 1888 01:26:17,205 --> 01:26:20,608 [crowd cheering] 1889 01:26:22,243 --> 01:26:28,116 [unintelligible] 1890 01:26:28,683 --> 01:26:33,188 [crowd chanting] Selfie! Selfie! 1891 01:26:43,197 --> 01:26:50,038 [crowd cheering and clapping] 1892 01:27:04,419 --> 01:27:07,355 [funky electronic music] 1893 01:27:07,422 --> 01:27:13,261 [Mauro] Mutual respect being exhibited as they do share a selfie. 1894 01:27:13,328 --> 01:27:17,832 But on this night Velveteen Dream not willing to share the spotlight. 1895 01:27:21,236 --> 01:27:23,605 [Nigel] Two superstars built from the same cloth 1896 01:27:23,671 --> 01:27:26,574 and then tore each other apart. What a better way to cement 1897 01:27:26,641 --> 01:27:28,242 the memory than a selfie. 1898 01:27:30,979 --> 01:27:37,952 [crowd cheering] 1899 01:27:40,054 --> 01:27:41,456 [music fades] 1900 01:27:45,493 --> 01:27:49,797 [rock music] 1901 01:27:50,365 --> 01:27:53,401 [man] Two of the greatest and most prolific stars ever, 1902 01:27:53,468 --> 01:27:56,204 Triple H and Orton at Super ShowDown. 1903 01:27:56,271 --> 01:28:00,308 [announcer] A wrestlemania equivalent pay-per-view live from Jeddah. 1904 01:28:00,375 --> 01:28:02,477 WWE Super ShowDown pay-per-view. 1905 01:28:04,746 --> 01:28:08,282 [rock music ends] 1906 01:28:10,018 --> 01:28:16,991 [mysterious gothic rock music] 1907 01:28:32,640 --> 01:28:34,375 [music ends] 1908 01:28:37,645 --> 01:28:38,746 [heavy metal music] 1909 01:28:38,813 --> 01:28:41,582 [Beth] And the action continues at TakeOver XXV 1910 01:28:41,649 --> 01:28:45,687 as the "Genius of the Sky", Io Shirai is looking to knock 1911 01:28:45,753 --> 01:28:49,590 the reigning NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler back down to earth. 1912 01:28:49,657 --> 01:28:53,194 She promoted her feud by avenging the Women's locker room 1913 01:28:53,261 --> 01:28:56,164 and she looks to end Baszler's dominant title reign 1914 01:28:56,230 --> 01:28:59,367 and despicable attacks led by the queen of spades. 1915 01:29:04,405 --> 01:29:07,141 I think I am the best in Japan. 1916 01:29:07,208 --> 01:29:11,346 [announcer 1] A Tokyo sports newspaper named her the top wrestler in Japan. 1917 01:29:11,412 --> 01:29:13,881 [Io] I did everything I could in Japan. 1918 01:29:13,948 --> 01:29:16,617 I needed NXT. 1919 01:29:16,684 --> 01:29:19,787 [announcer 1] She is known as the "Genius of the Sky." 1920 01:29:19,854 --> 01:29:21,289 And now she's here. 1921 01:29:21,356 --> 01:29:24,192 [Io] I have to prove I'm the best here, too. 1922 01:29:25,927 --> 01:29:29,664 Can I talk about how everybody that has tried to take this title is gone? 1923 01:29:30,531 --> 01:29:32,667 Ember Moon, gone. 1924 01:29:33,167 --> 01:29:35,403 Nikki Cross, gone. 1925 01:29:35,470 --> 01:29:38,639 Kairi Sane? She's gone, too. 1926 01:29:39,507 --> 01:29:43,611 [announcer 1] Shayna Baszler has tormented the NXT Women's locker room. 1927 01:29:43,678 --> 01:29:46,047 [Shayna] The heroic Kairi wouldn't stay down. 1928 01:29:46,114 --> 01:29:48,583 [announcer 1] Tap out now. Do yourself a favor. 1929 01:29:48,649 --> 01:29:51,552 -[Shayna] So I forced her to. -[announcer 2] Here comes Io. 1930 01:29:51,619 --> 01:29:54,589 -[bell ringing] -Kairi is my best friend. 1931 01:29:54,655 --> 01:29:57,158 [announcer 2] They're gonna make Io watch. No! 1932 01:29:57,225 --> 01:29:59,527 No, don't do it, Shayna! Oh, my god! 1933 01:30:01,629 --> 01:30:03,297 Kairi! 1934 01:30:03,364 --> 01:30:08,870 The look of horror on Io's face, she knows I'm gonna stomp out her dreams 1935 01:30:09,470 --> 01:30:11,272 of ever winning this title. 1936 01:30:13,174 --> 01:30:15,376 I can respect Io's fighting spirit. 1937 01:30:15,443 --> 01:30:18,946 [announcer 1] Here comes the Horsewomen led by Shayna Baszler. 1938 01:30:19,013 --> 01:30:20,715 [Shayna] But what I will never respect… 1939 01:30:20,782 --> 01:30:23,885 [announcer 2] Candice LeRae is gonna pay the price. 1940 01:30:23,951 --> 01:30:25,052 …are dumb decisions. 1941 01:30:25,620 --> 01:30:29,457 [announcer 1] Here comes the Genius of the Sky, and she brought a kendo stick. 1942 01:30:29,524 --> 01:30:31,392 It's eye for an eye. 1943 01:30:31,926 --> 01:30:34,362 [announcer 3] The frustration, the fury. 1944 01:30:34,429 --> 01:30:37,999 [Io] I want the NXT Women's Championship. 1945 01:30:38,065 --> 01:30:41,169 -I want it for me. -She's all out of friends. 1946 01:30:41,235 --> 01:30:44,372 -[Io] I want it for Kairi. -[Shayna] She's all out of weapons. 1947 01:30:44,438 --> 01:30:48,676 And I want it for the entire Women's division. 1948 01:30:48,743 --> 01:30:51,012 [Shayna] And I still have all my backup. 1949 01:30:51,879 --> 01:30:56,384 [Io] At TakeOver, I'm going to kick your ass. 1950 01:31:01,088 --> 01:31:07,929 [cheery electronic music] 1951 01:31:10,965 --> 01:31:14,302 [crowd cheering] 1952 01:31:16,270 --> 01:31:17,672 [Mauro] In her native Japan, 1953 01:31:17,738 --> 01:31:21,809 one of the most decorated Joshi Puroresu practitioners in history 1954 01:31:21,876 --> 01:31:26,047 paying tribute to her idol, Rey Mysterio, with the mask. 1955 01:31:26,113 --> 01:31:29,417 She is the "Genius of the Sky," Io Shirai. 1956 01:31:29,483 --> 01:31:34,322 And tonight she looks to take out, as she quoted, 1957 01:31:34,388 --> 01:31:37,658 the NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler. 1958 01:31:37,725 --> 01:31:41,028 Beth, they have a history dating back to Japan 1959 01:31:41,095 --> 01:31:44,765 where Shirai got the better of the Queen of Spades. 1960 01:31:44,832 --> 01:31:50,538 But here in NXT, well… It's Baszler's division as of now. 1961 01:31:50,605 --> 01:31:54,175 [Beth] Baszler comments that we worry too much about Io Shirai's past, 1962 01:31:54,242 --> 01:31:56,811 about how respected and well-known she was in Japan. 1963 01:31:56,878 --> 01:32:00,715 She said that all that matters is today and the here and the now. 1964 01:32:00,781 --> 01:32:04,018 And she is the Queen of Spades and the Champion for a reason. 1965 01:32:04,085 --> 01:32:07,221 [Mauro] And Nigel, it was Shirai 1966 01:32:07,288 --> 01:32:10,057 and her former Sky Pirates tag team partner, Kairi Sane, 1967 01:32:10,124 --> 01:32:14,328 the only two [unintelligible] wins over Baszler. 1968 01:32:14,395 --> 01:32:16,364 [Nigel] That's right. And in that case, 1969 01:32:16,430 --> 01:32:19,901 one has to wonder as we take a look at the NXT Women's Champion, 1970 01:32:19,967 --> 01:32:23,337 what is going through the mind now of Shayna Baszler? 1971 01:32:23,404 --> 01:32:26,173 Is she confident or is she concerned? 1972 01:32:28,109 --> 01:32:33,915 The two Horsewomen friends, cohorts, Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir, by her side. 1973 01:32:34,482 --> 01:32:38,219 [heavy metal music] 1974 01:32:38,986 --> 01:32:43,257 [Nigel] Well, look at this. Baszler on her own, clearly confident. 1975 01:32:45,026 --> 01:32:50,031 [Mauro] Shayna Baszler is the night queen, cold as ice. 1976 01:32:51,065 --> 01:32:57,004 [Nigel] As we heard at TakeOver-- TakeOver, please, excuse me. 1977 01:32:57,071 --> 01:33:00,975 Shayna Baszler prepared very differently for Io Shirai 1978 01:33:01,042 --> 01:33:02,677 than any of her other opponents. 1979 01:33:02,743 --> 01:33:06,314 [Mauro] And Beth, Marilyn Monroe would have been 93 today. 1980 01:33:06,380 --> 01:33:09,717 The was quoted to say that, "If I'd observed all the rules, 1981 01:33:09,784 --> 01:33:12,687 I'd never have got anywhere." Well, Baszler hasn't observed 1982 01:33:12,753 --> 01:33:16,824 all the rules and she got to the top of the NXT Women's division. 1983 01:33:16,891 --> 01:33:19,026 [Beth] Baszler's title reign speaks for herself. 1984 01:33:19,093 --> 01:33:24,298 One of the most dominant Champions in history. Tap, snap, nap. 1985 01:33:25,333 --> 01:33:28,769 That's her specialty and she said we're gonna see that here 1986 01:33:28,836 --> 01:33:30,171 tonight against Io Shirai. 1987 01:33:31,038 --> 01:33:34,275 [Mauro] The only two-time NXT Women's Champion, 1988 01:33:34,342 --> 01:33:37,211 the submission magician. 1989 01:33:37,278 --> 01:33:42,149 [heavy metal music] 1990 01:33:42,717 --> 01:33:45,553 Uncovered her career in mixed martial arts, 1991 01:33:45,620 --> 01:33:48,990 called many of her fights, and now here watching her grow 1992 01:33:49,657 --> 01:33:52,126 -as an NXT superstar. -[unintelligible] 1993 01:33:52,927 --> 01:33:59,767 [crowd cheering] 1994 01:34:02,003 --> 01:34:06,040 [crowd chatter] 1995 01:34:07,308 --> 01:34:08,643 [bell ringing] 1996 01:34:08,709 --> 01:34:10,945 The following contest scheduled for one fall 1997 01:34:11,012 --> 01:34:16,517 is for the NXT Women's Championship. 1998 01:34:16,584 --> 01:34:20,788 [crowd cheering] 1999 01:34:21,489 --> 01:34:25,326 Introducing first, the challenger from Tokyo, Japan, 2000 01:34:26,127 --> 01:34:30,665 Io Shirai! 2001 01:34:32,133 --> 01:34:37,304 [crowd cheering] Io! Io! 2002 01:34:38,906 --> 01:34:42,677 And her opponent, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 2003 01:34:44,011 --> 01:34:48,683 She is the NXT Women's Champion, 2004 01:34:49,383 --> 01:34:53,988 Shayna Baszler! 2005 01:34:56,757 --> 01:34:59,593 [Mauro] Baszler looking at Shirai as if to say 2006 01:34:59,660 --> 01:35:06,300 "Your soul is mine and so is the NXT Women's Championship." 2007 01:35:06,367 --> 01:35:09,670 An illustrious history, the dominant reign of Asuka. 2008 01:35:09,737 --> 01:35:12,406 Beth, you mentioned it earlier, the first TakeOver, 2009 01:35:12,473 --> 01:35:15,876 the legendary battle between Charlotte Flair and Natalya, 2010 01:35:15,943 --> 01:35:18,412 the Bayley and Sasha Banks rivalry, 2011 01:35:18,479 --> 01:35:22,950 there have been so many incredible matches in the Women's division here at TakeOver. 2012 01:35:23,017 --> 01:35:25,286 -[bell ringing] -[Mauro] And we are underway 2013 01:35:25,352 --> 01:35:29,990 -as Shirai explodes out of the corner. -[Beth] This match is so important for Io. 2014 01:35:30,057 --> 01:35:33,994 So much of her career since coming to NXT, she had Kairi Sane by her side. 2015 01:35:34,061 --> 01:35:37,865 -This is her moment to shine. -[Nigel] And what Baszler did there 2016 01:35:37,932 --> 01:35:41,168 instead of kicking in the back, just one to the side of the jaw. 2017 01:35:41,235 --> 01:35:44,371 [Mauro] And we have seen this new aggression, 2018 01:35:44,438 --> 01:35:49,810 this next-level aggression from io Shirai, knows she has to fight fire with fire, 2019 01:35:50,911 --> 01:35:53,581 against someone the likes of Shayna Baszler. No! 2020 01:35:53,647 --> 01:35:56,650 No! Baszler looking to deliver a reality check. 2021 01:35:56,717 --> 01:35:59,854 Oh, and instead she's sweeped off her feet by Shirai. 2022 01:35:59,920 --> 01:36:01,322 Snapmare. 2023 01:36:01,388 --> 01:36:04,358 -[Nigel] Baszler was trying to toy-- -[all] Ooh! Wow. 2024 01:36:04,425 --> 01:36:06,861 [Nigel] And Shirai doing the exact same thing. 2025 01:36:06,927 --> 01:36:10,431 [Mauro] Remember Bianca Belair slapped Shayna Baszler, 2026 01:36:10,498 --> 01:36:14,401 didn't work out well for her. But Shirai now still on her feet. 2027 01:36:14,468 --> 01:36:17,138 [Beth] Check out the demeanor, the look on Io's face. 2028 01:36:17,204 --> 01:36:18,739 She came here to fight tonight. 2029 01:36:19,640 --> 01:36:25,546 [Mauro] Oh, delayed dropkick that sends Shayna Baszler to the outside. 2030 01:36:25,613 --> 01:36:27,515 But again, Champion's advantage. 2031 01:36:30,918 --> 01:36:34,221 [Nigel] And the Champion electing to use that advantage… 2032 01:36:34,288 --> 01:36:36,690 -[referee] One! -[Nigel] …stay on the outside-- 2033 01:36:36,757 --> 01:36:39,727 [Mauro] Baseball slide dropkick by Io Shirai! 2034 01:36:40,795 --> 01:36:44,732 [Beth] Not the best idea for Shayna to take her eye off Io at any moment. 2035 01:36:44,799 --> 01:36:48,602 [Nigel] That's right. Rule number one, never take your eye off your opponent. 2036 01:36:48,669 --> 01:36:51,071 -[Referee] Two! -[Mauro] Baszler learning quickly 2037 01:36:51,138 --> 01:36:53,874 again that she isn't in there with an upstart. 2038 01:36:54,375 --> 01:36:58,979 We mentioned it many times just how legendary of a career Io Shirai had 2039 01:36:59,046 --> 01:37:03,050 in her native land of the rising sun. Oh, but she didn't rise there. 2040 01:37:03,117 --> 01:37:05,553 She came crashing down back first. 2041 01:37:05,619 --> 01:37:07,087 -[Io screams] -[Nigel] Oh! 2042 01:37:07,154 --> 01:37:09,056 [Beth] Mauro, the level of competition 2043 01:37:09,123 --> 01:37:12,026 in the Women's division in NXT continues to rise. 2044 01:37:12,092 --> 01:37:14,929 [Mauro] Reality check coming for Io Shirai. 2045 01:37:14,995 --> 01:37:16,730 [wrestlers groaning] 2046 01:37:16,797 --> 01:37:19,166 [Nigel] Shirai trying to escape. Oh, god! 2047 01:37:20,801 --> 01:37:25,506 The nastiest of reality checks for the Genius of the Sky. 2048 01:37:25,573 --> 01:37:29,476 [crowd cheering and booing] 2049 01:37:29,543 --> 01:37:33,047 [Nigel] Now Shirai is gonna have a really tough time 2050 01:37:33,113 --> 01:37:35,416 staying alive in this match. 2051 01:37:35,482 --> 01:37:36,917 [Beth] Io moving her hand, 2052 01:37:36,984 --> 01:37:39,486 making sure all the ligaments still work properly. 2053 01:37:39,553 --> 01:37:42,923 Take a look at the damage done, the height Shayna gets 2054 01:37:42,990 --> 01:37:47,728 as all the impact all the way comes down on Io's elbow. 2055 01:37:47,795 --> 01:37:50,497 [Nigel] It's the angle of that elbow joint. 2056 01:37:50,998 --> 01:37:54,935 [Mauro] Oh, my god, now the-- Manipulating the fingers as well, 2057 01:37:55,002 --> 01:37:58,305 the joints, and Shirai desperately-- Oh, going for the roll-up. 2058 01:37:58,372 --> 01:38:00,174 Shoulders down, only a one-count. 2059 01:38:00,908 --> 01:38:04,144 Oh, what a [unintelligible] lariat delivered by Baszler. 2060 01:38:04,211 --> 01:38:08,315 Side press, hooks the leg, and somehow Shirai manages to escape. 2061 01:38:08,382 --> 01:38:11,552 Baszler tweeting out the fact that she loves the smell 2062 01:38:11,619 --> 01:38:14,889 of napalm in the morning and she is bringing the apocalypse 2063 01:38:14,955 --> 01:38:19,960 now upon Io Shirai just relentless in her attack, Beth. 2064 01:38:20,027 --> 01:38:23,664 [Beth] We've talked about how difficult it is to climb a ladder with a hurt ankle. 2065 01:38:23,731 --> 01:38:27,001 It's so hard to pin someone when you only have one hand, 2066 01:38:27,067 --> 01:38:30,204 especially a submission technician like Shayna Baszler. 2067 01:38:30,271 --> 01:38:32,339 [Nigel] Trying to stay out of a submission… 2068 01:38:32,406 --> 01:38:34,909 -[all] Oh! -[Nigel] …as well, extremely difficult. 2069 01:38:34,975 --> 01:38:38,879 [Mauro] Oh, my god, trying to pop that shoulder out of its socket, 2070 01:38:38,946 --> 01:38:41,949 trying to get Shirai to capitulate. 2071 01:38:43,384 --> 01:38:48,155 [Nigel] Now Baszler is in her methodical wheelhouse. 2072 01:38:48,923 --> 01:38:52,359 [Beth] Io retreating just trying to defend herself out of desperation. 2073 01:38:52,426 --> 01:38:55,829 -[Mauro] Calf kick by Baszler. -[Beth] Nice key lock there by Shayna. 2074 01:38:55,896 --> 01:38:57,097 [Mauro] Double wrist lock 2075 01:38:57,164 --> 01:39:00,968 and catch wrestling parlance, and she is a catches catch cat queen, 2076 01:39:01,035 --> 01:39:03,938 dropping the point of the elbow onto that injured shoulder, 2077 01:39:04,004 --> 01:39:05,773 the injured arm of Io Shirai. 2078 01:39:05,839 --> 01:39:09,777 [Nigel] Shirai tried to move out of the way but Baszler was way too quick. 2079 01:39:10,844 --> 01:39:14,648 And now look at the torque, almost a version of an americana. 2080 01:39:15,516 --> 01:39:19,119 [Beth] Awkward angle of the elbow once again that we saw damaged earlier, 2081 01:39:19,186 --> 01:39:21,388 all the pressure on the wrist and elbow. 2082 01:39:22,389 --> 01:39:25,726 [Nigel] There's a lot of pressure on the shoulder joint as well, 2083 01:39:25,793 --> 01:39:28,996 making it difficult for Shirai to do anything with the left arm. 2084 01:39:29,897 --> 01:39:33,434 [Mauro] Irish whip into the ropes, ducks underneath, waist lock. 2085 01:39:33,500 --> 01:39:34,501 [wrestlers groaning] 2086 01:39:34,568 --> 01:39:36,704 [Mauro] Grip broken by the bigger Baszler. 2087 01:39:37,805 --> 01:39:40,274 -My goodness. -[Beth] Once again with no grip, 2088 01:39:40,341 --> 01:39:43,043 it's hard to lift someone, hard to pin, slam. 2089 01:39:43,110 --> 01:39:47,314 [Mauro] Nasty kick right between the shoulder blades, 2090 01:39:47,381 --> 01:39:49,083 hooks the leg, shoulders are down, 2091 01:39:49,149 --> 01:39:53,253 and that was rather lackadaisical cover by the Champion. 2092 01:39:54,121 --> 01:39:56,223 [Nigel] Might seem lackadaisical. 2093 01:39:56,757 --> 01:40:00,027 [Mauro] I think thought she was-- Had Shirai in more 2094 01:40:00,094 --> 01:40:04,064 of a precarious position than this Japanese superstar. 2095 01:40:04,131 --> 01:40:06,667 [Beth] Nigel spoke to Shayna being confident earlier 2096 01:40:06,734 --> 01:40:09,770 and perhaps she's being a bit overconfident in this situation. 2097 01:40:10,371 --> 01:40:13,207 -[Nigel] She's been decimating Io. -[Mauro] Wait a second. 2098 01:40:13,273 --> 01:40:15,676 -She takes out the left arm as well. -[Io groans] 2099 01:40:19,246 --> 01:40:21,315 -[Nigel] All the time-- Oh! -[Mauro] Another! 2100 01:40:21,382 --> 01:40:24,985 And Shirai avoiding that reality check and that kick. 2101 01:40:26,253 --> 01:40:28,489 [Nigel] The left arm still damaged. 2102 01:40:28,555 --> 01:40:32,893 [Mauro] But the bushido warrior Io Shirai still standing, 2103 01:40:32,960 --> 01:40:37,231 still valiantly battling, looking to dethrone Shayna Baszler. 2104 01:40:37,297 --> 01:40:39,032 [Nigel] Ooh, dead weight. 2105 01:40:39,099 --> 01:40:41,035 [Mauro] Oh! German suplex! 2106 01:40:41,101 --> 01:40:44,171 [Nigel] Couldn't hold because of the damaged left arm. 2107 01:40:44,238 --> 01:40:49,143 Oh, this really does speak well to the genius of the NXT Women's Champion. 2108 01:40:49,209 --> 01:40:51,412 Forget about the Genius of the Sky. 2109 01:40:52,146 --> 01:40:54,915 Shayna Baszler is the genius of the entire division. 2110 01:40:57,751 --> 01:41:00,521 Take a look, a picture-perfect German suplex 2111 01:41:00,587 --> 01:41:04,658 after pausing to get the perfect angle, but just couldn't bridge 2112 01:41:04,725 --> 01:41:06,527 because the arm couldn't hold. 2113 01:41:08,929 --> 01:41:13,033 [Mauro] Oh, what a right hand and cork to the double axe handle there 2114 01:41:13,100 --> 01:41:15,169 by the dominions of dynamo. 2115 01:41:16,303 --> 01:41:18,238 [Beth] Io fighting through the pain, 2116 01:41:18,305 --> 01:41:21,141 doing her best to shake off the damage Shayna did earlier. 2117 01:41:21,708 --> 01:41:23,043 -[Io screams] -[Mauro] Oh! 2118 01:41:23,110 --> 01:41:26,480 That's a tribute to Rey mysterio, the 619, 2119 01:41:26,547 --> 01:41:29,817 or as it's known in Japan, "the tiger feint kick." 2120 01:41:29,883 --> 01:41:32,719 [Nigel] Adrenaline must be flowing back through the body, 2121 01:41:32,786 --> 01:41:34,521 able to shake off some of the pain. 2122 01:41:35,022 --> 01:41:38,592 [Mauro] Oh, springboard! What a dropkick by Shirai. 2123 01:41:38,659 --> 01:41:42,162 And there's the opportunity, she's-- Oh, wow. Two-count. 2124 01:41:42,229 --> 01:41:46,600 And Shirai came so close to becoming the new NXT Women's Champ. 2125 01:41:46,667 --> 01:41:51,105 [Nigel] See the way there, Shirai hooked both legs with the injured left arm. 2126 01:41:51,171 --> 01:41:54,241 She couldn't pull the leg far enough across the shoulder 2127 01:41:54,308 --> 01:41:56,743 to get over the body weight to secure the victory. 2128 01:41:58,112 --> 01:42:00,614 -[Beth] Big forearm haymaker. -[wrestlers groaning] 2129 01:42:00,681 --> 01:42:02,616 -[all] Ooh! -[Mauro] Wow. 2130 01:42:02,683 --> 01:42:04,551 [Beth] One more for good measure. 2131 01:42:05,986 --> 01:42:09,957 -[Nigel] Oh! Crossface. -[Mauro] Crossface employed by Shirai. 2132 01:42:10,023 --> 01:42:11,792 -Crossface and-- 2133 01:42:11,859 --> 01:42:14,561 -[Nigel] But with the injured left arm. -[Mauro] Right. 2134 01:42:14,628 --> 01:42:18,966 [Nigel] Can Shirai apply enough pressure to get the submission? 2135 01:42:19,032 --> 01:42:23,070 [Beth] Io trying to maintain grip with the right hand, using her good hand. 2136 01:42:25,439 --> 01:42:27,074 But Shayna's just too strong. 2137 01:42:27,141 --> 01:42:28,876 -[Mauro] Wow. -[Nigel] Look at that. 2138 01:42:28,942 --> 01:42:30,744 The power, the leverage, 2139 01:42:30,811 --> 01:42:34,248 the ability of Shayna Baszler is almost second to none. 2140 01:42:34,314 --> 01:42:40,787 [Mauro] Impact, as Baszler just dropped Shirai back first onto the canvas. 2141 01:42:40,854 --> 01:42:43,590 And, man, Shirai barely stirring. 2142 01:42:44,391 --> 01:42:45,692 [Nigel] Since that stomp-- 2143 01:42:45,759 --> 01:42:48,428 [Mauro] Talk about the adrenaline dumped, coming so close, 2144 01:42:48,495 --> 01:42:51,231 having that submission employed and then being thwarted. 2145 01:42:51,999 --> 01:42:54,268 [Beth] Not just thwarted but dropped, Mauro. 2146 01:42:54,334 --> 01:42:56,370 -[crowd cheering] -[Mauro] What does it do 2147 01:42:56,436 --> 01:42:58,839 -to the mindset, Nigel? -[Nigel] When you realize 2148 01:42:58,906 --> 01:43:02,209 you're so close to losing, the adrenaline strikes through your body 2149 01:43:02,276 --> 01:43:05,812 but when you finally get out of it, it's demoralizing for your opponent. 2150 01:43:05,879 --> 01:43:07,648 [Beth] Hold on, check this out. 2151 01:43:07,714 --> 01:43:09,116 [wrestlers groaning] 2152 01:43:09,750 --> 01:43:11,618 [Mauro] Shirai with the-- Oh! 2153 01:43:13,420 --> 01:43:17,791 Kick there by Shirai that has Baszler draped over that top rope. 2154 01:43:17,858 --> 01:43:20,260 [Beth] Io might be operating purely at instincts. 2155 01:43:20,327 --> 01:43:23,130 [Mauro] Springboard dropkick and that sends Baszler 2156 01:43:23,197 --> 01:43:26,166 crashing to the apron, rolling outside the ring. 2157 01:43:28,302 --> 01:43:31,672 A preternaturally talented aerial artist, 2158 01:43:31,738 --> 01:43:36,777 the Genius of the Sky ascending the turnbuckles. 2159 01:43:37,411 --> 01:43:41,081 [Nigel] And you mentioned it earlier, Mauro, Shirai has to try to go back 2160 01:43:41,148 --> 01:43:42,983 to her wheelhouse, has to try to fly. 2161 01:43:43,050 --> 01:43:46,219 [Mauro] Very high moonsault by Shirai! 2162 01:43:46,286 --> 01:43:53,260 [crowd cheering] 2163 01:43:53,760 --> 01:43:56,964 [Beth] High risk, high reward for Io Shirai. 2164 01:43:57,864 --> 01:44:02,536 [Nigel] A big risk, and in this case, it paid off in spades. 2165 01:44:03,136 --> 01:44:05,005 [Mauro] I like what you did there. 2166 01:44:05,072 --> 01:44:09,643 [Nigel] Landing directly on the queen thereof, but thus far, 2167 01:44:09,710 --> 01:44:12,546 Baszler did a great job of grounding Shirai. 2168 01:44:12,613 --> 01:44:16,083 Now finally Shirai is starting to build some momentum 2169 01:44:16,149 --> 01:44:19,152 with her high-flying offense. Can she maintain it, 2170 01:44:19,219 --> 01:44:20,954 though, with the injured left arm? 2171 01:44:22,255 --> 01:44:25,792 [Mauro] Shirai back to the top turnbuckle where she's at her best. 2172 01:44:25,859 --> 01:44:27,995 Missile dropkick on Baszler. 2173 01:44:29,396 --> 01:44:34,334 And of course, you don't need the arm when you utilize the sky like she does. 2174 01:44:34,835 --> 01:44:40,207 Oh! Double knees, double impact, double trouble for Baszler. 2175 01:44:40,774 --> 01:44:43,477 [Beth] And Shirai seeing her Championship opportunity 2176 01:44:43,543 --> 01:44:46,980 -come to fruition. -[Mauro] Oh, wait a minute. 2177 01:44:47,547 --> 01:44:50,951 It's Jessamyn Duke-- Oh, but it's also Candice LeRae! 2178 01:44:51,018 --> 01:44:53,620 -[Beth] Oh! -[Mauro] Shafir and LeRae 2179 01:44:53,687 --> 01:44:57,891 on the receiving end of that kendo stick attack by LeRae. 2180 01:44:59,259 --> 01:45:01,295 Io Shirai is not alone. 2181 01:45:01,361 --> 01:45:06,366 Io Shirai does still have a friend in NXT. A tenacious scene! 2182 01:45:08,302 --> 01:45:11,371 [Beth] Candice LeRae literally destroyed the kendo stick. 2183 01:45:11,438 --> 01:45:12,439 [Mauro] Wow! 2184 01:45:12,506 --> 01:45:14,408 [crowd cheering] 2185 01:45:14,474 --> 01:45:19,079 Shirai cheering on Candice LeRae. She should-- She should focus on Baszler. 2186 01:45:21,014 --> 01:45:23,450 [Nigel] She maybe heard you-- She got caught! 2187 01:45:23,517 --> 01:45:25,552 [Mauro] Baszler with the two and a half! 2188 01:45:28,522 --> 01:45:32,225 Oh, she's using that right-- Oh! But the boot by Baszler. 2189 01:45:32,292 --> 01:45:34,294 -Baszler! -[Nigel] Coquina clutch! 2190 01:45:34,361 --> 01:45:36,496 Standing, needs to drop to her back. 2191 01:45:37,597 --> 01:45:40,434 [Mauro] Beautiful elbow strikes by Shirai, catches the leg. 2192 01:45:41,034 --> 01:45:44,638 -[Beth] Oh, beautiful palm thrust. -[Mauro] Showcase. 2193 01:45:46,940 --> 01:45:48,375 [Beth] What a fight by Io. 2194 01:45:48,909 --> 01:45:49,976 -[Mauro] Oh… 2195 01:45:52,245 --> 01:45:54,715 Moonsault. Oh, she lands on her feet! 2196 01:45:54,781 --> 01:45:56,717 -Forearm from-- -[Nigel] She's caught! 2197 01:45:56,783 --> 01:46:00,120 [Mauro] Another kirifuda clutch-- Oh, roll through, shoulder's down, 2198 01:46:00,187 --> 01:46:02,522 Baszler's shoulders were down for the two-count. 2199 01:46:02,589 --> 01:46:04,224 -[Beth] Oh! -[Mauro] What a kick-- 2200 01:46:04,291 --> 01:46:05,659 Roundhouse kick by Shirai. 2201 01:46:06,226 --> 01:46:09,863 [Nigel] Baszler can still be beaten right here if Shirai can put her away. 2202 01:46:09,930 --> 01:46:14,367 [Mauro] Oh, la magistral! La magistral roll through, stacking-- 2203 01:46:14,434 --> 01:46:18,305 Oh, wait a minute. Bridge, the shoulders are down for a two-- Kirifuda clutch. 2204 01:46:18,371 --> 01:46:20,307 Oh, my god, the kirifuda clutch. 2205 01:46:20,974 --> 01:46:26,046 [Nigel] A mistake from Io Shirai trying a pin fall, giving up her neck 2206 01:46:26,113 --> 01:46:29,149 -to the kirifuda clutch. -[Beth] Can Io hang on? 2207 01:46:29,716 --> 01:46:31,818 [crowd cheering] 2208 01:46:32,419 --> 01:46:34,921 [Mauro] Shirai scrambling. 2209 01:46:34,988 --> 01:46:37,691 [Beth] How much fight is left in the Genius of the Sky? 2210 01:46:37,758 --> 01:46:41,061 -[Nigel] The elbow-- Switched arms now. -[Mauro] She switched arms. 2211 01:46:41,128 --> 01:46:46,733 [Nigel] The forearm underneath the jaw on the carotid artery, [unintelligible]. 2212 01:46:47,801 --> 01:46:50,170 [crowd cheering] 2213 01:46:51,805 --> 01:46:56,109 [Mauro] The roof of the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport about to blow off. 2214 01:46:56,176 --> 01:46:59,980 The NXT Universe fully supporting Io Shirai. 2215 01:47:00,647 --> 01:47:03,617 -[Beth] Io inches away. -[Nigel] Look what Baszler's doing, 2216 01:47:03,683 --> 01:47:07,120 grabbing the legs to prevent Io Shirai putting it on the bottom rope. 2217 01:47:07,187 --> 01:47:10,524 [Mauro] Shirai is fading. Shirai-- She's being ragdolled by Baszler. 2218 01:47:14,628 --> 01:47:16,930 [Nigel] Shirai could be out here, soon. 2219 01:47:16,997 --> 01:47:19,566 That kirifuda clutch has been on a long time. 2220 01:47:21,201 --> 01:47:24,738 [Mauro] Draining the energy resources. Oh! 2221 01:47:24,805 --> 01:47:27,974 Wow, Io Shirai, her eyes rolling in the back of her head. 2222 01:47:28,041 --> 01:47:30,010 She is fading by the second, 2223 01:47:30,076 --> 01:47:33,146 but she's being wheeled on by the NXT Universe. 2224 01:47:34,881 --> 01:47:36,082 [referee] Ring the bell! 2225 01:47:36,149 --> 01:47:38,718 -[Nigel] There's a tap! It's enough. -[bell ringing] 2226 01:47:39,219 --> 01:47:40,787 [Mauro] Incredible. 2227 01:47:42,923 --> 01:47:45,625 -[rock music] -[Mauro] Say what you will. 2228 01:47:45,692 --> 01:47:48,195 [ring announcer] Here is your winner by submission, 2229 01:47:48,261 --> 01:47:52,365 and still the NXT Women's Champion, 2230 01:47:52,432 --> 01:47:55,769 Shayna Baszler. 2231 01:47:55,836 --> 01:47:59,639 -[Mauro] With all due respect to the rest of the NXT Women's division, 2232 01:48:00,507 --> 01:48:04,845 scuttlebutt, the hype was that Io Shirai had the experience, 2233 01:48:04,911 --> 01:48:08,849 had the skill set to be the one to dethrone Shayna Baszler. 2234 01:48:09,449 --> 01:48:13,653 Hey, step aside, Zelda, the legend of Shayna Baszler continues to grow. 2235 01:48:13,720 --> 01:48:15,722 [metal rock music] 2236 01:48:15,789 --> 01:48:20,126 [Nigel] Well, look at how that example-- How that legend would continue. 2237 01:48:20,193 --> 01:48:23,763 First of all, two of the four Horsewomen coming out, 2238 01:48:23,830 --> 01:48:30,403 but it was Candice LeRae who repaid Io Shirai for coming to her aid on NXT TV. 2239 01:48:32,272 --> 01:48:33,740 And the match would continue. 2240 01:48:33,807 --> 01:48:37,811 Great wherewithal to adjust her momentum to land that. 2241 01:48:37,878 --> 01:48:42,482 And then to escape into a pin fall attempt out of the kirifuda clutch. 2242 01:48:43,450 --> 01:48:47,354 But ultimately, here it would be trying the magistral cradle, 2243 01:48:47,420 --> 01:48:50,924 coming all the way top, trying to pin fall. 2244 01:48:50,991 --> 01:48:53,760 But look what Shirai does, gives up her neck. 2245 01:48:53,827 --> 01:48:56,897 And you do not do that to Shayna Baszler. 2246 01:48:59,299 --> 01:49:03,737 That led to here, the kirifuda clutch indeed and the tap, 2247 01:49:03,803 --> 01:49:06,206 Io Shirai had no choice. 2248 01:49:06,740 --> 01:49:09,743 If she didn't tap, she was gonna nap. 2249 01:49:09,809 --> 01:49:13,513 [metal rock music] 2250 01:49:14,714 --> 01:49:16,516 [Nigel] Shirai devastated. 2251 01:49:16,583 --> 01:49:21,688 -[metal rock music] -[crowd cheering] 2252 01:49:21,755 --> 01:49:25,492 [inaudible] 2253 01:49:25,558 --> 01:49:27,527 -[Mauro] Oh, my god! -[all] Ooh! 2254 01:49:27,594 --> 01:49:30,664 -Cat nap, Io Shirai has snapped. -[music stops] 2255 01:49:30,730 --> 01:49:33,133 [crowd cheering] 2256 01:49:33,199 --> 01:49:36,903 [Nigel] Unleashing a fury of kendo stick shots. 2257 01:49:36,970 --> 01:49:37,971 Wait a second. 2258 01:49:38,505 --> 01:49:41,441 [Beth] Io opening up Shayna Baszler for more shots. 2259 01:49:43,410 --> 01:49:47,347 [Mauro] Oh, my goodness, Io Shirai all over Shayna Baszler. 2260 01:49:47,414 --> 01:49:52,953 She may have lost this battle, but she continues to take the fight 2261 01:49:54,020 --> 01:49:55,355 to Shayna Baszler. 2262 01:49:55,422 --> 01:49:58,224 [Nigel] What a terrible show of sportsmanship. 2263 01:49:58,291 --> 01:50:01,528 -What is going on here? -[Mauro] After all she's been put through 2264 01:50:01,594 --> 01:50:04,097 by the Horsewomen, you got to be kidding me, Nigel. 2265 01:50:04,164 --> 01:50:07,434 -[unintelligible] -[Beth] Io calls for something. 2266 01:50:09,302 --> 01:50:12,505 [Nigel] Even Candice LeRae isn't sure about this. 2267 01:50:12,572 --> 01:50:15,475 -[Beth] What's Io thinking? -[Nigel] Come on. This is not-- 2268 01:50:15,542 --> 01:50:18,878 [Mauro] Wow. This is a side of Io Shirai we have never seen before. 2269 01:50:19,879 --> 01:50:21,815 -Fighting-- -[all] Ooh! 2270 01:50:22,515 --> 01:50:26,620 [crowd cheering] 2271 01:50:27,187 --> 01:50:30,657 [Beth] Putting her own body on the line. 2272 01:50:30,724 --> 01:50:37,697 [crowd chatter] 2273 01:50:39,633 --> 01:50:43,670 [Beth] Shayna Baszler and the Horsewomen pushed Io Shirai to this. 2274 01:50:45,138 --> 01:50:47,440 [Mauro] They pushed her over the edge. 2275 01:50:48,408 --> 01:50:50,844 [Nigel] That's where she's gone. That's-- 2276 01:50:55,248 --> 01:50:57,751 -Shirai has snapped. -[Mauro] You know what, guys, 2277 01:50:57,817 --> 01:51:00,320 at some point, enough is enough. 2278 01:51:00,387 --> 01:51:06,426 Io Shirai snapping post match, sending a message to Shayna Baszler. 2279 01:51:06,493 --> 01:51:08,661 Yeah. She may have won this fight tonight, 2280 01:51:08,728 --> 01:51:13,366 but there's plenty of fight left in the Genius of the Sky. 2281 01:51:14,067 --> 01:51:17,937 [crowd chatter] 2282 01:51:18,838 --> 01:51:20,974 [Mauro] Wow. I don't know. Have we ever seen 2283 01:51:21,041 --> 01:51:24,944 the NXT Women's Champion in this vulnerable posit-- 2284 01:51:25,011 --> 01:51:27,280 Look at-- She's the winner of the match, Beth. 2285 01:51:27,347 --> 01:51:29,716 [Beth] You could see the welts on Shayna's back. 2286 01:51:29,783 --> 01:51:31,985 This is the most pronged we've ever seen her. 2287 01:51:32,052 --> 01:51:33,119 [Mauro] Wow. 2288 01:51:34,788 --> 01:51:41,161 Shirai leaving her mark literally on the NXT Women's Champion. 2289 01:51:42,328 --> 01:51:49,302 -[crowd chatter] -[Shayna groaning in pain] 2290 01:51:54,574 --> 01:52:00,847 [crowd chanting] 2291 01:52:15,395 --> 01:52:18,231 [Nigel] Baszler escapes with the NXT Women's Championship, 2292 01:52:18,298 --> 01:52:19,966 but maybe not her mind. 2293 01:52:20,033 --> 01:52:26,906 [metal rock music starts again] 2294 01:52:34,581 --> 01:52:35,682 [music fades] 2295 01:52:37,250 --> 01:52:39,018 [man] If you don't get nervous for WrestleMania. 2296 01:52:39,085 --> 01:52:41,187 It's the be all, end all of what we do. 2297 01:52:41,254 --> 01:52:43,556 The man, the myth and the legend. 2298 01:52:43,623 --> 01:52:46,826 We are lucky to be joined by Paul "Triple H" Levesque. 2299 01:52:46,893 --> 01:52:48,895 [man] I'm so excited you guys are here. 2300 01:52:48,962 --> 01:52:50,964 This whole week is just one big adrenaline rush. 2301 01:52:51,030 --> 01:52:52,298 [alt rock music] 2302 01:52:53,133 --> 01:52:54,667 Oh, this is like a dream. 2303 01:52:55,568 --> 01:52:59,372 [alt rock music] 2304 01:53:00,874 --> 01:53:03,543 This is your time, your future to take. 2305 01:53:05,445 --> 01:53:06,446 Let's do this. 2306 01:53:08,248 --> 01:53:09,249 It's a busy week, 2307 01:53:10,583 --> 01:53:12,719 but it's what you live for. 2308 01:53:16,890 --> 01:53:17,891 [music fades] 2309 01:53:21,694 --> 01:53:23,963 [presenter 1] What a night we have for you. 2310 01:53:25,365 --> 01:53:28,701 The excitement is pulsating throughout the WWE Universe. 2311 01:53:29,936 --> 01:53:32,172 There is a big fight field. 2312 01:53:32,772 --> 01:53:35,542 [presenter 2] Every single person on their feet. 2313 01:53:37,177 --> 01:53:39,979 I cannot wait to see what happens. 2314 01:53:40,046 --> 01:53:42,482 [epic music] 2315 01:53:43,883 --> 01:53:45,818 [announcer] NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff. 2316 01:53:45,885 --> 01:53:49,455 Saturday, August 31st. 3 p.m. Eastern, 8 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time. 2317 01:53:49,522 --> 01:53:52,192 Streaming live on WWE network. 2318 01:53:57,463 --> 01:54:00,533 What a night of action it is gonna be over there. 2319 01:54:00,600 --> 01:54:03,136 I am so proud of being with the NXT UK brand 2320 01:54:03,203 --> 01:54:06,973 from the very beginning. To be here at TakeOver: XXV, 2321 01:54:07,040 --> 01:54:12,312 I can't wait to see NXT UK brand at 25 of their own TakeOvers. 2322 01:54:12,378 --> 01:54:15,748 Well, TakeOver: XXV has been magical 2323 01:54:15,815 --> 01:54:18,585 bringing out the biggest stage of WWE, Beth. 2324 01:54:18,651 --> 01:54:21,588 [Beth] Yes. Taking on the action is our Chief Brand Officer, 2325 01:54:21,654 --> 01:54:24,224 Commissioner of Monday Night Raw, Stephanie McMahon. 2326 01:54:24,290 --> 01:54:28,194 Stephanie had a busy week lavishing her wishes [unintelligible]. 2327 01:54:28,261 --> 01:54:31,598 Lesnar is cashing in his money in the bank opportunity this Monday. 2328 01:54:31,664 --> 01:54:34,934 Stephanie never misses a chance to serve some competition. 2329 01:54:37,637 --> 01:54:43,576 [Mauro] And Stephanie's significant other, yes, the man, mister NXT, Triple H. 2330 01:54:43,643 --> 01:54:48,348 It's a tradition. After every TakeOver, he will be on Facebook live immediately 2331 01:54:48,414 --> 01:54:54,254 following this momentous night. And we continue as this evening 2332 01:54:54,320 --> 01:54:57,957 culminates with the Championship fight. 2333 01:54:58,024 --> 01:55:00,727 [Nigel] It was two months ago that Gargano beat Cole 2334 01:55:00,793 --> 01:55:03,730 in a two-out-of-three-falls match to become NXT Champion. 2335 01:55:03,796 --> 01:55:08,468 Tonight, just one fall to determine whether Gargano returns 2336 01:55:08,534 --> 01:55:12,939 or Cole turns Gargano's dream into a cruel nightmare. 2337 01:55:13,006 --> 01:55:18,177 It's Cole-Gargano II for the NXT title. 2338 01:55:18,244 --> 01:55:21,047 [rock music fades] 2339 01:55:22,815 --> 01:55:23,950 [inspirational music] 2340 01:55:24,017 --> 01:55:26,653 [man on radio] Now in the studio, NXT Champion, 2341 01:55:26,719 --> 01:55:28,554 Cleveland's own Johnny Gargano. 2342 01:55:28,621 --> 01:55:29,989 Quite a year for you, I say. 2343 01:55:30,056 --> 01:55:33,660 [Johnny] I'm just living a dream every day and I'm extraordinarily lucky. 2344 01:55:33,726 --> 01:55:35,495 I don't know how any of this happened. 2345 01:55:38,298 --> 01:55:40,767 [crowd cheering] 2346 01:55:40,833 --> 01:55:43,836 -[announcer] Oh, wow! -[bell ringing] 2347 01:55:43,903 --> 01:55:49,642 [announcer] Johnny Gargano is coming home, the new NXT Champion. 2348 01:55:50,310 --> 01:55:54,981 [man] Johnny Gargano coming from Cleveland bringing the NXT Championship home, 2349 01:55:55,048 --> 01:55:59,052 I can't even describe it because it's magical. 2350 01:55:59,552 --> 01:56:04,490 [announcer] This is what happens when you refuse to take no for an answer. 2351 01:56:05,224 --> 01:56:08,227 [Johnny] I like making people believe that anything is possible. 2352 01:56:09,062 --> 01:56:14,534 And I stand here proudly, finally, Johnny Champion. 2353 01:56:14,600 --> 01:56:16,803 [crowd cheering] 2354 01:56:17,303 --> 01:56:19,772 [whirring voice] Shock the system. 2355 01:56:20,807 --> 01:56:25,011 I can't stop thinking about TakeOver: New York. 2356 01:56:25,078 --> 01:56:28,815 It makes me absolutely sick to my stomach. 2357 01:56:29,515 --> 01:56:31,651 [announcer] last shot by Adam Cole. 2358 01:56:31,718 --> 01:56:34,787 -Adam Cole wins the first fall. -[crowd] One, two, three! 2359 01:56:34,854 --> 01:56:37,690 [Cole] If this was any other NXT Championship match, 2360 01:56:37,757 --> 01:56:39,659 Adam Cole would be standing before you 2361 01:56:39,726 --> 01:56:43,429 right now being interviewed as the NXT Champion. 2362 01:56:43,496 --> 01:56:47,900 The funniest thing to me now is watching Johnny as the Champion. 2363 01:56:47,967 --> 01:56:52,138 I beat you in the middle of the ring in New York. 2364 01:56:53,139 --> 01:56:57,176 He knows he was never meant to be the NXT Champion. 2365 01:56:57,243 --> 01:57:01,147 You did beat me in the first fall. 2366 01:57:01,214 --> 01:57:05,785 But then I beat you two straight. 2367 01:57:05,852 --> 01:57:09,088 [Cole] I pour my heart out in that ring because I love this. 2368 01:57:09,155 --> 01:57:12,191 [Johnny] I walked into TakeOver: New York as Johnny Gargano. 2369 01:57:12,258 --> 01:57:13,860 I walked out as Johnny Champion. 2370 01:57:15,228 --> 01:57:18,197 If Adam Cole wins, I don't know what happens to NXT. 2371 01:57:19,332 --> 01:57:23,269 [Cole] I've taken NXT to new heights with the Undisputed Era. 2372 01:57:23,936 --> 01:57:27,473 I want the fame. I want the glory. I want the magazine covers. 2373 01:57:27,540 --> 01:57:31,377 There's not a thing that Johnny Gargano can do that is gonna stop me 2374 01:57:31,444 --> 01:57:32,945 from getting what's mine. 2375 01:57:33,613 --> 01:57:35,648 I'm fighting for the world right now. 2376 01:57:36,349 --> 01:57:39,485 [Cole] Johnny's trying to put the weight of the world on his shoulders 2377 01:57:39,552 --> 01:57:41,220 and it's crumbling underneath. 2378 01:57:41,854 --> 01:57:45,324 [Johnny] Adam Cole has told the world that he can beat me on his own. 2379 01:57:46,392 --> 01:57:50,029 For the first time in your life, Cole, tell the truth. 2380 01:57:50,096 --> 01:57:50,963 I dare you. 2381 01:57:51,464 --> 01:57:55,735 [announcer] Undisputed Era's members proving to be too much. 2382 01:57:55,802 --> 01:57:58,171 [Johnny] This is a message for everybody out there. 2383 01:57:58,237 --> 01:58:00,673 [announcer] Undisputed Era is going nowhere. 2384 01:58:00,740 --> 01:58:03,409 [Cole] As long my heart is still beating, I will not stop 2385 01:58:03,476 --> 01:58:06,512 until Johnny's Championship is over my shoulder. 2386 01:58:07,013 --> 01:58:09,649 -[Johnny] One-on-one, man to man. -[Cole] Adam Cole… 2387 01:58:09,715 --> 01:58:13,119 -[Johnny] Johnny Wrestling. -[Cole] …will be NXT Champion. 2388 01:58:13,186 --> 01:58:14,187 That? 2389 01:58:15,288 --> 01:58:16,756 That's undisputed. 2390 01:58:20,593 --> 01:58:24,564 -[crowd cheering] -[whirring voice] Shock the system. 2391 01:58:27,433 --> 01:58:29,435 -[funky music] -[man rapping] ♪ Walk in arenas, ♪ 2392 01:58:29,502 --> 01:58:31,170 ♪ shutting it down, raising the bar. ♪ 2393 01:58:31,237 --> 01:58:33,973 ♪ Y'all look like you get lost just playing the part. ♪ 2394 01:58:34,607 --> 01:58:37,343 ♪ I belong in the light. Y'all can stay in the dark. ♪ 2395 01:58:38,077 --> 01:58:41,047 ♪ Funny how every time they know who we are before we say. ♪ 2396 01:58:41,114 --> 01:58:44,250 ♪ Imma take care of the light work, make the fans go loco. ♪ 2397 01:58:44,317 --> 01:58:47,753 ♪ Black and yellow in the logo, I got the game in a chokehold. ♪ 2398 01:58:47,820 --> 01:58:51,023 ♪ Music drops, everybody put their hands up, they go crazy. ♪ 2399 01:58:51,090 --> 01:58:54,360 ♪ Y'all know just what they say, "Adam Cole, bay-bay." ♪ 2400 01:58:54,427 --> 01:58:57,964 ♪ They won't leave doubt in your mind. This is the moment they waited to have. ♪ 2401 01:58:58,030 --> 01:59:00,299 ♪ They'll knock you out with a punch or a kick, ♪ 2402 01:59:00,366 --> 01:59:02,735 ♪ combo with a jab. I am roddy with the flow. ♪ 2403 01:59:03,269 --> 01:59:06,639 ♪ I am Bobby when I'm bold. I'm Kyle O'Reilly with the gold. ♪ 2404 01:59:06,706 --> 01:59:08,741 ♪ Every title Imma hold. Yeah. ♪ 2405 01:59:08,808 --> 01:59:11,878 ♪ Our era, this is our time. You better recognize. ♪ 2406 01:59:11,944 --> 01:59:14,647 ♪ My lyrics bring the house down where the record lies. ♪ 2407 01:59:14,714 --> 01:59:18,284 ♪ I keep moving. I can prove it. Let me show you how I do it. ♪ 2408 01:59:18,351 --> 01:59:21,988 ♪ Can't refute it. I ain't losing. This flow is undisputed. Boom! ♪ 2409 01:59:22,622 --> 01:59:25,391 [funky rock music] 2410 01:59:26,826 --> 01:59:29,161 -[Mauro] Adam Cole will be-- -[rapper] ♪ Yeah. ♪ 2411 01:59:31,764 --> 01:59:35,268 ♪ Y'all know how it goes, wrestle flow, flow, flow. Yeah. ♪ 2412 01:59:39,639 --> 01:59:43,075 [crowd cheering] 2413 01:59:43,142 --> 01:59:48,681 ♪ Yeah, yeah. Y'all know how it goes, wrestle flow, flow, flow, yeah. ♪ 2414 01:59:48,748 --> 01:59:51,984 -[music fades] -[crowd cheering] 2415 01:59:52,051 --> 01:59:55,221 [Mauro] And Adam Cole be looking to hit Johnny Gargano harder 2416 01:59:55,288 --> 01:59:57,356 than a diss track in this rematch, 2417 01:59:58,024 --> 02:00:01,861 coming off what many ringside observers called 2418 02:00:01,928 --> 02:00:04,897 the greatest main event in NXT history. 2419 02:00:04,964 --> 02:00:08,834 You think about the illustrious history of this promotion. 2420 02:00:08,901 --> 02:00:12,104 -[crowd cheering] -[Nigel] And some competition. 2421 02:00:16,576 --> 02:00:22,715 [upbeat pop music] 2422 02:00:36,028 --> 02:00:40,533 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano, Johnny Wrestling, Johnny Champion, 2423 02:00:40,600 --> 02:00:44,670 and here at TakeOver: XXV, definitely, Johnny TakeOver, 2424 02:00:44,737 --> 02:00:48,241 competing in his record, 14th TakeOver. 2425 02:00:48,741 --> 02:00:53,312 And he as well may still [unintelligible] a habit. 2426 02:00:53,379 --> 02:00:57,883 [Nigel] He certainly has 14 TakeOvers. That's quite a statistic though. 2427 02:00:57,950 --> 02:01:01,821 Here's another statistic, the very first title defense 2428 02:01:01,887 --> 02:01:04,490 for Johnny Gargano, and just remember, 2429 02:01:04,557 --> 02:01:07,293 his first North American title defense, he lost. 2430 02:01:07,960 --> 02:01:09,762 [Mauro] Beth, there is some concern. 2431 02:01:09,829 --> 02:01:11,998 Is there a Championship tangle to be caught on? 2432 02:01:12,064 --> 02:01:16,202 You saw him talk at TakeOver, Adam Cole was pulling across the country, 2433 02:01:16,268 --> 02:01:20,973 keeping his skill set sharp. Meanwhile, Johnny Gargano's 15-year journey 2434 02:01:21,040 --> 02:01:24,910 culminated with being celebrated by his family and friends in Cleveland. 2435 02:01:24,977 --> 02:01:28,848 But you wonder, being at the-- Getting to the top is one thing, Beth. 2436 02:01:28,914 --> 02:01:31,584 Staying there is something completely different. 2437 02:01:31,651 --> 02:01:34,053 [Beth] Absolutely. I can tell you from experience 2438 02:01:34,120 --> 02:01:36,922 that's absolutely true. But one thing I do know 2439 02:01:36,989 --> 02:01:41,193 about Johnny Gargano is he is the embodiment of resilience. 2440 02:01:41,794 --> 02:01:44,397 This guy has gotten to the top for a reason 2441 02:01:44,463 --> 02:01:46,132 and he knows how to stay there. 2442 02:01:46,198 --> 02:01:48,034 I had a chance to talk to him earlier 2443 02:01:48,100 --> 02:01:51,103 and Johnny says his confidence is at an all-time high. 2444 02:01:51,170 --> 02:01:55,541 He's literally living his dream. But that hasn't made him any less hungry. 2445 02:01:55,608 --> 02:01:57,877 Hunger is what keeps you at the top. 2446 02:01:58,544 --> 02:02:04,250 -[crowd chatter] -[inaudible taunting] 2447 02:02:06,285 --> 02:02:07,286 [bell ringing] 2448 02:02:08,554 --> 02:02:10,923 The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 2449 02:02:10,990 --> 02:02:16,128 It's for the NXT Championship. 2450 02:02:17,263 --> 02:02:21,667 [crowd cheering] 2451 02:02:23,402 --> 02:02:29,141 Introducing first, the challenger, representing the Undisputed Era, 2452 02:02:30,543 --> 02:02:34,980 -Adam Cole! -[crowd erupts in cheers] 2453 02:02:39,652 --> 02:02:42,988 And his opponent, from Cleveland, Ohio, 2454 02:02:43,522 --> 02:02:46,992 weighing in at 199 pounds, 2455 02:02:47,059 --> 02:02:51,897 he is the NXT Champion, 2456 02:02:51,964 --> 02:02:58,771 -Johnny Gargano! -[crowd cheering] 2457 02:03:12,318 --> 02:03:16,522 [crowd chanting] 2458 02:03:18,491 --> 02:03:22,862 [Mauro] The NXT Championship, the most prestigious prize 2459 02:03:22,928 --> 02:03:26,565 in the black and gold brand up for grabs. 2460 02:03:26,632 --> 02:03:32,705 Johnny Gargano, NXT's Captain Marvel, looking to go higher, further, faster. 2461 02:03:32,772 --> 02:03:38,744 Living proof that not all superheroes wear capes, inspiring his legion of fans. 2462 02:03:39,345 --> 02:03:44,016 Meanwhile, Adam Cole wants to fulfill his golden prophecy. 2463 02:03:44,517 --> 02:03:46,485 [Nigel] Talk of being an inspiration. 2464 02:03:46,552 --> 02:03:53,526 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! 2465 02:03:56,896 --> 02:03:59,398 -[Nigel] Adam Cole-- -[Mauro] Social media buzzing. 2466 02:03:59,465 --> 02:04:03,035 And you can be a part of the conversation, #NXTChampionship. 2467 02:04:03,702 --> 02:04:05,971 Their first meeting almost broke the Internet. 2468 02:04:06,038 --> 02:04:10,242 It was a classic two-out-of-three falls encounter, Adam Cole maintaining. 2469 02:04:10,309 --> 02:04:12,845 He won the first fall. In a traditional title match, 2470 02:04:12,912 --> 02:04:16,515 he would've been crowned Champion. But Johnny Gargano rebounded 2471 02:04:16,582 --> 02:04:19,318 with two straight falls to become Champion. 2472 02:04:19,385 --> 02:04:22,087 [Nigel] [unintelligible] If history does repeat itself, 2473 02:04:22,154 --> 02:04:25,491 we will see a new NXT Champion here tonight. 2474 02:04:25,558 --> 02:04:30,162 [Mauro] Champion's advantage, of course, belongs to Johnny Wrestling, 2475 02:04:30,229 --> 02:04:31,564 the whole shebang. 2476 02:04:32,464 --> 02:04:36,368 [crowd chanting] 2477 02:04:36,969 --> 02:04:39,071 [Mauro] Shoulder tackle by Gargano. 2478 02:04:39,605 --> 02:04:42,474 Immediately looking for that Gargano escape avoided by-- 2479 02:04:42,541 --> 02:04:45,377 Oh! Cole responds with a shoulder tackle. 2480 02:04:47,046 --> 02:04:50,015 -[Nigel] Oh, Gargano caught. No. -[Mauro] Rollup. 2481 02:04:52,218 --> 02:04:54,620 -[Nigel] Wow. -[Mauro] I guess Cole is looking 2482 02:04:54,687 --> 02:05:00,259 for that last shot. Remember, Last Shot was how Cole won the first fall. 2483 02:05:01,093 --> 02:05:04,697 [Beth] Great deal of competitive respect between these two men. 2484 02:05:04,763 --> 02:05:06,365 [Mauro] An amazing scramble. 2485 02:05:07,533 --> 02:05:10,836 [Beth] Gargano's challenge to Cole was to face me on your own, 2486 02:05:10,903 --> 02:05:13,239 mano-a-mano, man to man. 2487 02:05:13,305 --> 02:05:15,841 [Nigel] That's what Cole has done right now. 2488 02:05:15,908 --> 02:05:18,510 And of course, Cole's got to be feeling the pressure. 2489 02:05:18,577 --> 02:05:21,313 Three of the other four members of the Undisputed Era 2490 02:05:21,380 --> 02:05:23,849 on the losing end of things tonight. 2491 02:05:24,383 --> 02:05:29,288 [Mauro] At the first-ever TakeOver, Adrian Neville defending the title 2492 02:05:29,355 --> 02:05:34,627 against Tyson Kidd. Seth Rollins, the first-ever NXT Champion. 2493 02:05:34,693 --> 02:05:40,099 Johnny Gargano, the fifteenth. Samoa Joe and Shinsuke Nakamura, 2494 02:05:40,165 --> 02:05:43,269 the only two-time NXT Champs. 2495 02:05:43,335 --> 02:05:46,705 [Nigel] It has been a venerable list certainly of NXT Champions 2496 02:05:46,772 --> 02:05:50,509 raising the prestige of that title all around the world. 2497 02:05:50,576 --> 02:05:52,945 [Beth] Johnny behaving like a fighting Champion 2498 02:05:53,012 --> 02:05:56,282 opening the ropes, wanting Adam Cole to get in here and do it. 2499 02:05:56,348 --> 02:05:58,851 [Nigel] Actually, Gargano asked for this rematch, 2500 02:05:58,918 --> 02:06:02,054 going to General Manager, William Regal, saying he thought 2501 02:06:02,121 --> 02:06:05,291 there was a bull's eye on him anyway. So, let's have the match. 2502 02:06:05,357 --> 02:06:09,495 [Mauro] And Johnny Gargano's title victory ranking right up there with dramatic wins 2503 02:06:09,562 --> 02:06:12,498 by the likes of Sami Zayn, Bayley, of course. 2504 02:06:13,432 --> 02:06:16,835 The ultimate underdogs becoming top dogs. 2505 02:06:17,670 --> 02:06:22,575 [Beth] It's no secret Johnny Gargano wants to be the face of NXT for a long time. 2506 02:06:23,375 --> 02:06:30,349 -[crowd cheering] -[unintelligible] 2507 02:06:33,919 --> 02:06:35,621 [wrestlers groaning] 2508 02:06:35,688 --> 02:06:38,057 [Nigel] Tying both the arms of Adam Cole. 2509 02:06:38,123 --> 02:06:39,692 No, no, no, no. 2510 02:06:40,893 --> 02:06:43,829 -[Nigel] Little neck vise hold on. Cover. -One. 2511 02:06:43,896 --> 02:06:47,833 [Mauro] Crucifix there, rolling crucifix and now looking for the Gargano escape. 2512 02:06:47,900 --> 02:06:53,238 Working on that left arm of Adam Cole and Cole replies with a ferocious forearm 2513 02:06:53,305 --> 02:06:55,207 and there's one from Gargano. 2514 02:06:56,809 --> 02:07:01,246 Oh, Cole goes low, but look at Gargano furious striking. 2515 02:07:02,648 --> 02:07:04,984 [Beth] This match has just changed pace, guys. 2516 02:07:05,050 --> 02:07:09,088 -[referee] Hey, back it up. Come on. -[Mauro] Oh, man, hard-hitting affair. 2517 02:07:10,022 --> 02:07:11,924 -[Nigel] Strong strike from Adam Cole. 2518 02:07:14,326 --> 02:07:17,429 You mentioned that Championship hangover, Mauro. 2519 02:07:17,496 --> 02:07:20,933 Do you see any signs of that, Beth, right now with Johnny Gargano? 2520 02:07:21,000 --> 02:07:23,569 [Beth] Gargano's not looking any further than now. 2521 02:07:23,635 --> 02:07:26,472 And Adam Cole, he looks the best he's ever had. 2522 02:07:26,538 --> 02:07:29,041 Honestly, his confidence is where it needs to be. 2523 02:07:29,108 --> 02:07:32,411 -He just has to keep his eye on-- -[Mauro] Oh, rollup by Gargano. 2524 02:07:34,146 --> 02:07:36,582 [Beth] Gargano does not underestimate Adam Cole. 2525 02:07:38,050 --> 02:07:42,021 [Mauro] On the apron now avoiding that sweep by Cole. 2526 02:07:43,389 --> 02:07:44,556 Oh. 2527 02:07:45,524 --> 02:07:47,493 [Johnny] Come on, inside the ring. 2528 02:07:48,260 --> 02:07:50,462 [Nigel] Nice exchange from both superstars. 2529 02:07:50,529 --> 02:07:54,466 Oh, yes, Gargano landed hard, though, on the tumbleweed. 2530 02:07:54,533 --> 02:07:57,536 [Mauro] Tumbleweed off the apron by Gargano, 2531 02:07:57,603 --> 02:08:01,273 nursing the left arm and hit that shoulder hard. 2532 02:08:02,174 --> 02:08:04,276 [Beth] These men know each other so well. 2533 02:08:04,343 --> 02:08:07,112 There we're seeing so many reversals and counters. 2534 02:08:08,247 --> 02:08:10,883 They've studied and been in the ring with each other. 2535 02:08:11,617 --> 02:08:13,519 [Nigel] They've watched that tape back 2536 02:08:14,620 --> 02:08:17,823 of their previous match time and time again. 2537 02:08:17,890 --> 02:08:20,292 [Mauro] The magnum opus of main events 2538 02:08:20,359 --> 02:08:24,730 in NXT's illustrious history at NXT TakeOver: New York. 2539 02:08:24,797 --> 02:08:28,233 Cole lands hard on the apron. Gargano now-- 2540 02:08:28,734 --> 02:08:31,537 Oh, kicking that arm of Cole. 2541 02:08:31,603 --> 02:08:35,574 Double [unintelligible], could have hyperextended the elbow. 2542 02:08:36,475 --> 02:08:39,845 [groans in pain] 2543 02:08:39,912 --> 02:08:42,281 [Nigel] That could be a huge factor. 2544 02:08:44,283 --> 02:08:49,021 Taking a look now. Look at the angle of the left arm and the elbow drop. 2545 02:08:49,088 --> 02:08:51,323 Did you see the way, as you mentioned though, 2546 02:08:51,390 --> 02:08:54,493 almost a hyperextension of the elbow joint? 2547 02:08:54,560 --> 02:08:59,465 [Mauro] And of course, this plays into Johnny Gargano's Gargano escape. 2548 02:09:00,032 --> 02:09:03,135 [Nigel] This opens up for another submission attempt as well. 2549 02:09:03,202 --> 02:09:05,804 Cross arm breaker, big potential here. 2550 02:09:06,839 --> 02:09:12,544 -[Beth] Nice methodical style. -[crowd chanting] 2551 02:09:14,146 --> 02:09:16,615 [Mauro] Drooling chants by the NXT Universe, 2552 02:09:17,750 --> 02:09:19,451 leg drop across the arm. 2553 02:09:20,919 --> 02:09:23,188 Cole's shoulders were down momentarily. 2554 02:09:23,255 --> 02:09:24,823 This time, a two-count. 2555 02:09:24,890 --> 02:09:28,227 [Nigel] I'm not seeing any signs of a Championship hangover here. 2556 02:09:28,293 --> 02:09:30,729 I see almost a more confident Johnny Gargano. 2557 02:09:30,796 --> 02:09:33,966 [Mauro] A hyper focused attack on that left arm of Adam Cole, 2558 02:09:34,032 --> 02:09:35,567 Indian deathlock now. 2559 02:09:37,736 --> 02:09:39,404 -[Cole groaning] -[Mauro] Oh, wow. 2560 02:09:39,471 --> 02:09:41,840 [Nigel] Cloverleaf with the hammerlock, 2561 02:09:41,907 --> 02:09:43,075 [groaning] 2562 02:09:43,142 --> 02:09:45,511 now trying to put a little bit more pressure. 2563 02:09:46,745 --> 02:09:49,114 [Mauro] Not only targeting the arm but the back. 2564 02:09:49,948 --> 02:09:53,051 [Beth] Look at the stoic demeanor on Johnny Gargano's face, 2565 02:09:53,118 --> 02:09:55,053 just dismantling Cole's arms. 2566 02:09:55,120 --> 02:09:58,190 [Mauro] Splashing across the left arm of Adam Cole. 2567 02:09:58,257 --> 02:10:01,426 He's trying to get some feeling into it. 2568 02:10:01,493 --> 02:10:05,564 [Nigel] It's been a great strategy from Johnny Gargano to focus 2569 02:10:05,631 --> 02:10:08,300 on the left arm with that stomp first, now focusing-- 2570 02:10:08,367 --> 02:10:10,803 Oh, what nasty kick to the left knee. 2571 02:10:10,869 --> 02:10:13,539 [Mauro] And there have been woblings by Gargano. 2572 02:10:15,007 --> 02:10:17,509 Maybe Cole targeting that knee, 2573 02:10:17,576 --> 02:10:21,780 trying to exploit whatever advantages he may perceive. 2574 02:10:21,847 --> 02:10:23,081 [groaning] 2575 02:10:23,148 --> 02:10:26,185 [Nigel] Oh, standing arm bar, slip down the back goes Cole. 2576 02:10:26,251 --> 02:10:31,390 [Mauro] Oh, the superkick to the calf and Gargano crashes down hard and-- 2577 02:10:32,324 --> 02:10:34,092 -Wow. -[Nigel] Tit for tat. 2578 02:10:34,660 --> 02:10:35,994 -[Beth] Cole-- -[Nigel] Quo. 2579 02:10:36,061 --> 02:10:38,430 [Beth] He found that opening and took advantage. 2580 02:10:38,497 --> 02:10:41,066 [Mauro] Attacking the back of that knee and again, 2581 02:10:41,800 --> 02:10:46,271 Adam Cole targeting the attack on the left leg of Gargano. 2582 02:10:46,839 --> 02:10:49,074 Gargano has been focused on Cole's left arm. 2583 02:10:49,141 --> 02:10:52,444 These are two Championship pedigree performers, 2584 02:10:52,511 --> 02:10:55,647 -two of the best in their craft. -[Nigel] It's the right knee. 2585 02:10:55,714 --> 02:10:59,084 -[Mauro] Right knee, thank you! -[Nigel] Where the damage was done. 2586 02:11:00,085 --> 02:11:03,689 Cole focusing in it now, laser focus. 2587 02:11:04,256 --> 02:11:06,124 [Mauro] I'm left-handed, I'm partial. 2588 02:11:06,959 --> 02:11:11,663 [Nigel] I'll let it go then. But, now as Adam Cole carries on with the offense, 2589 02:11:12,331 --> 02:11:15,701 -wham! -[Mauro] Oh, my goodness, snapping down. 2590 02:11:15,767 --> 02:11:19,104 [Beth] Beautiful DDT to the knee. And Gargano's paying the price. 2591 02:11:20,606 --> 02:11:23,842 [Mauro] Wow. Hyperextending the knee now, with that… 2592 02:11:23,909 --> 02:11:25,344 -What did you say? -[Mauro] …grip. 2593 02:11:25,410 --> 02:11:27,579 -[Nigel] Kneeling knee bar. -What did you say, Johnny? 2594 02:11:27,646 --> 02:11:30,983 -[Nigel] Trying to apply pressure. -[Beth] You could see the agony 2595 02:11:31,049 --> 02:11:34,486 on Johnny's face, struggling to keep his shoulders off the mat. 2596 02:11:34,553 --> 02:11:38,590 [Nigel] Gargano needs all the confidence as Champion he can muster here. 2597 02:11:40,158 --> 02:11:43,128 Beth, when you were the Champion, did it give you a confidence, 2598 02:11:43,195 --> 02:11:44,563 a belief in yourself? 2599 02:11:45,130 --> 02:11:48,333 [Beth] It gives you confidence and also gives you a bit of fear 2600 02:11:48,400 --> 02:11:51,536 because you know you can't turn your back, take a break or rest. 2601 02:11:51,603 --> 02:11:53,472 Every day that target remains. 2602 02:11:54,139 --> 02:11:57,409 [Nigel] One day, one moment right here for Johnny Gargano. 2603 02:11:58,076 --> 02:11:59,778 -[Mauro] Forearm. -[Nigel] Oh, yes. 2604 02:11:59,845 --> 02:12:02,881 -[Mauro] Cole again attacks that knee. -[Nigel] Wait a second. 2605 02:12:02,948 --> 02:12:07,219 [Mauro] And Cole looking for-- Oh, wow. Again, the dropkick to the knee, 2606 02:12:07,286 --> 02:12:09,788 laser focus by Adam Cole. 2607 02:12:10,422 --> 02:12:15,260 [Nigel] Cole has hit that Panama sunrise, flipping impact. 2608 02:12:15,928 --> 02:12:18,063 This time electing for the missile dropkick 2609 02:12:18,130 --> 02:12:20,165 to the damaged right knee. 2610 02:12:20,232 --> 02:12:25,304 [Mauro] And Johnny Gargano is hurt, in a compromised position here. 2611 02:12:25,370 --> 02:12:29,675 And again, you take away the foundation of any wrestler, 2612 02:12:29,741 --> 02:12:34,413 and dragon screw leg whip on the injured right knee of Gargano. 2613 02:12:35,947 --> 02:12:40,819 Remember, traditional title match, Beth, only one fall to determine 2614 02:12:40,886 --> 02:12:43,388 the NXT Champion in this rematch. 2615 02:12:44,389 --> 02:12:51,029 -[Nigel] You wonder whether-- -[crowd cheering] 2616 02:12:52,631 --> 02:12:56,868 [Nigel] You wonder whether that plays into the psyche of Johnny Gargano as well, 2617 02:12:56,935 --> 02:13:01,773 whether he remembers losing the first fall and imagines it happening again. 2618 02:13:01,840 --> 02:13:04,009 [Beth] All it takes is three seconds, guys. 2619 02:13:04,076 --> 02:13:07,813 A quick rollup and this could be over and we could have a new NXT Champion. 2620 02:13:07,879 --> 02:13:10,682 [Mauro] Well, it may also take just verbal capitulation. 2621 02:13:10,749 --> 02:13:13,685 If the pain is too much, Gargano may be forced to surrender. 2622 02:13:13,752 --> 02:13:17,622 You know that Johnny Gargano in his heart would never do that. But, Nigel-- 2623 02:13:17,689 --> 02:13:20,792 [Nigel] He could pass out from the pain. We've seen it happen. 2624 02:13:21,927 --> 02:13:24,363 Forearms are landing, but look how [unintelligible]. 2625 02:13:24,429 --> 02:13:26,999 -Cole-- Hold on. -[Mauro] Inside trip, looking for-- 2626 02:13:27,065 --> 02:13:29,167 -Small package by Adam Cole. -[Beth] Here we go. 2627 02:13:29,234 --> 02:13:30,902 [Mauro] Shoulders are down for two. 2628 02:13:32,070 --> 02:13:35,474 And again, Cole going back to the knee. 2629 02:13:36,274 --> 02:13:37,909 -[Nigel] Panama-- No. -[all] Oh! 2630 02:13:37,976 --> 02:13:41,813 [Mauro] power bomb, counter sit-out power bomb by Gargano. 2631 02:13:42,981 --> 02:13:45,283 [Nigel] Big misjudgment from Adam Cole. 2632 02:13:45,350 --> 02:13:47,552 He jumped too far out. 2633 02:13:47,619 --> 02:13:50,255 As we take a look, look how far Cole jumps out. 2634 02:13:50,322 --> 02:13:53,091 Perhaps, he was trying for another dropkick. Either way, 2635 02:13:53,158 --> 02:13:56,995 Gargano was there to counter the faux pas with a power bomb. 2636 02:13:57,062 --> 02:13:59,264 [Mauro] Gargano with an opportunity now. 2637 02:14:00,198 --> 02:14:02,834 [Beth] Cole is stunned, Gargano moving that knee, 2638 02:14:02,901 --> 02:14:05,937 -trying to get blood back in the area. -[Mauro] Exactly, Beth. 2639 02:14:06,004 --> 02:14:08,707 And he needs time here. He needs this momentary rest, 2640 02:14:08,774 --> 02:14:12,511 try to get feeling back into that knee. Cole is not gonna give it to him. 2641 02:14:12,577 --> 02:14:14,446 Forearm as they exchange shots. 2642 02:14:14,513 --> 02:14:17,315 [Nigel] See the way there Gargano covered that, 2643 02:14:17,883 --> 02:14:20,986 didn't cover after the second one and that landed strong. 2644 02:14:21,053 --> 02:14:23,789 [Mauro] Oh, that time, Gargano avoids the knee attack. 2645 02:14:23,855 --> 02:14:27,826 Arm ringer fired back closer to the turnbuckle, wipes out Cole. 2646 02:14:27,893 --> 02:14:31,296 Running lariat by Johnny Gargano. Cole back up on his feet. 2647 02:14:31,997 --> 02:14:35,834 Overhead belly-to-belly suplex by Gargano. 2648 02:14:35,901 --> 02:14:38,370 [Nigel] Adrenaline now coursing through the body. 2649 02:14:39,538 --> 02:14:40,939 Roll through, 2650 02:14:41,540 --> 02:14:42,574 lands the kick. 2651 02:14:43,442 --> 02:14:44,443 [Beth] Huge impact. 2652 02:14:45,644 --> 02:14:48,480 Step-up enzuigiri by Johnny Gargano. 2653 02:14:49,181 --> 02:14:50,949 Cole though still on his feet. 2654 02:14:51,016 --> 02:14:52,918 [Nigel] Little shake off for the leg. 2655 02:14:52,984 --> 02:14:54,653 [Mauro] Oh! Flatliner, 2656 02:14:54,719 --> 02:14:57,389 -tornado flatliner by Gargano. -[crowd] One, two-- 2657 02:14:57,456 --> 02:14:59,858 [Mauro] And it results in a two and a half count. 2658 02:14:59,925 --> 02:15:02,828 [Nigel] Interesting. Did you see when Gargano tried to pin? 2659 02:15:02,894 --> 02:15:04,563 He tried to drive with both legs. 2660 02:15:05,263 --> 02:15:10,102 Watch here, tornado, twisting impact, bam! Hooks the legs. 2661 02:15:10,869 --> 02:15:13,572 Only one of those legs can drive because the other one, 2662 02:15:13,638 --> 02:15:15,974 to all intents and purposes, barely there. 2663 02:15:19,277 --> 02:15:20,645 Looking for-- No. 2664 02:15:20,712 --> 02:15:24,583 -[crowd cheering] -[wrestlers groaning] 2665 02:15:25,183 --> 02:15:27,919 [Mauro] Slingshot spear by Gargano. 2666 02:15:27,986 --> 02:15:30,288 -[crowd] One, two-- -[Mauro] And Cole kicks out. 2667 02:15:31,156 --> 02:15:34,092 [Beth] Once again, Nigel, Johnny's going back to that knee. 2668 02:15:34,159 --> 02:15:37,295 I agree with you. I feel like he can't get the leverage he needs 2669 02:15:37,362 --> 02:15:39,631 pushing with both legs with each pin attempt. 2670 02:15:40,132 --> 02:15:42,334 [Mauro] Gargano told us for the longest time, 2671 02:15:42,400 --> 02:15:44,469 he was horrified to hear the word failure. 2672 02:15:44,536 --> 02:15:46,671 But he's come to realize that everyone fails. 2673 02:15:46,738 --> 02:15:49,374 It's just a part of life. It's how you rebound that shows 2674 02:15:49,441 --> 02:15:52,878 the type of person you are. That's what makes you a Champion. 2675 02:15:52,944 --> 02:15:56,982 And that's what makes Johnny Gargano, Johnny Champion. 2676 02:15:58,250 --> 02:16:01,820 [Beth] I think you can define it with one word, Mauro. And that's heart. 2677 02:16:01,887 --> 02:16:03,889 We're seeing that from Johnny right now. 2678 02:16:03,955 --> 02:16:07,025 [Mauro] I've said it before. He has more heart than Valentine's Day. 2679 02:16:07,092 --> 02:16:09,728 That's always on full display especially here at TakeOver. 2680 02:16:09,794 --> 02:16:12,831 [Nigel] If I was Gargano, I'd more be concerned with my knee, 2681 02:16:12,898 --> 02:16:14,633 not my heart at this point. Oh! 2682 02:16:16,434 --> 02:16:18,336 Prone. Here we go. 2683 02:16:18,403 --> 02:16:21,673 [Mauro] And Adam Cole on Johnny Gargano, 2684 02:16:21,740 --> 02:16:24,509 again on the receiving end of a Panama sunrise 2685 02:16:24,576 --> 02:16:28,780 at NXT TakeOver: New York. Adam Cole looking for the avalanche. 2686 02:16:28,847 --> 02:16:31,883 [Beth] Cole's in a bad spot. -[Mauro] Gargano holding on 2687 02:16:31,950 --> 02:16:36,087 to that top rope. escape by Cole, back kick by Gargano. 2688 02:16:36,154 --> 02:16:38,490 -[all] Oh! -[Mauro] Right into the backstabber. 2689 02:16:38,557 --> 02:16:40,825 -Back press, hooks the leg. -[crowd] One, two-- 2690 02:16:40,892 --> 02:16:42,394 Do we have a new Champion? No. 2691 02:16:46,097 --> 02:16:49,634 [Nigel] A lot of impact. That took a lot of the starch. 2692 02:16:50,302 --> 02:16:54,306 Take a look here, a beautiful lying in wait, wham! 2693 02:16:54,372 --> 02:16:56,741 Backstabber right between the shoulder blades. 2694 02:16:56,808 --> 02:16:59,144 -[crowd] One, two-- -[Nigel] Gargano kicks out. 2695 02:16:59,210 --> 02:17:02,647 [Mauro] Gargano was looking for that diving back elbow drop, 2696 02:17:03,215 --> 02:17:06,117 justly countered by Adam Cole. 2697 02:17:09,754 --> 02:17:13,258 [Nigel] Now, Cole living up to the challenge of Johnny Gargano, 2698 02:17:13,325 --> 02:17:15,093 taking on Gargano one-on-one. 2699 02:17:15,160 --> 02:17:18,964 -But perhaps-- Oh, as we see-- -[Mauro] Oh, a knee in midair by Gargano. 2700 02:17:19,030 --> 02:17:21,866 -[Nigel] Good knee. -[Mauro] Cole saying the Undisputed Era 2701 02:17:21,933 --> 02:17:24,636 -would be dripping in gold in 2019. -[Beth] Cole caught him. 2702 02:17:24,703 --> 02:17:29,140 [Mauro] Cole looking for his opportunity here to secure gold. 2703 02:17:29,207 --> 02:17:32,177 Gargano lands on that injured knee, blocks that strike. 2704 02:17:32,243 --> 02:17:33,545 Kick by Gargano-- 2705 02:17:33,612 --> 02:17:39,017 Oh, enzuigiri by Cole rattling Johnny Gargano. 2706 02:17:39,084 --> 02:17:40,619 Torture rack, 2707 02:17:42,120 --> 02:17:46,157 burning hammer into a face crusher across the knee. 2708 02:17:46,224 --> 02:17:48,760 Cole with the cover, hooks the leg. 2709 02:17:49,394 --> 02:17:52,197 Wow! Gargano escapes yet again. 2710 02:17:54,165 --> 02:17:56,735 [Nigel] Interesting strategy with the pinfall there. 2711 02:17:56,801 --> 02:17:59,604 Take a look here, burning hammer. 2712 02:17:59,671 --> 02:18:01,773 Instead of electing all the way to the mat, 2713 02:18:01,840 --> 02:18:06,678 at the last second, out comes the knee. Oh, right underneath the jaw. 2714 02:18:06,745 --> 02:18:09,748 [Mauro] And Cole thought he had just become NXT Champion. 2715 02:18:09,814 --> 02:18:13,852 The look on his face beginning to show signs of frustration, 2716 02:18:13,918 --> 02:18:15,954 has to keep his emotions in check. 2717 02:18:16,521 --> 02:18:20,058 [Beth] Speaking of looks on faces, Gargano looks pretty dazed right now. 2718 02:18:20,125 --> 02:18:22,260 [Mauro] Cole on that second turnbuckle, 2719 02:18:22,327 --> 02:18:26,865 Gargano holding on, trying to stop that high-risk move. 2720 02:18:26,931 --> 02:18:29,668 [Nigel] Gargano's hurt. I can tell you from experience, 2721 02:18:29,734 --> 02:18:32,370 when you see that look on an opponent's face, 2722 02:18:32,437 --> 02:18:35,040 -you know they're hurt, they're weary. -[Mauro] Oh! 2723 02:18:35,106 --> 02:18:37,709 -[Nigel] They should be. -[Mauro] Leap frog by Cole, 2724 02:18:37,776 --> 02:18:42,447 lands on his feet, Gargano coming forward. They both were-- Wow, looking for lariat. 2725 02:18:42,514 --> 02:18:47,786 Oh, man [unintelligible] and a pump fake, superkick but another kick from Gargano. 2726 02:18:48,620 --> 02:18:49,988 Oh, my. 2727 02:18:52,357 --> 02:18:54,893 -Cole again on that turnbuckle. -[Nigel] This is the time. 2728 02:18:54,959 --> 02:18:57,996 -[all] Oh! -[Mauro] The timing on that superkick 2729 02:18:58,063 --> 02:19:01,199 sends Cole crashing in a heap to the outside. 2730 02:19:02,867 --> 02:19:09,841 [crowd cheering] 2731 02:19:10,341 --> 02:19:15,046 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! 2732 02:19:17,315 --> 02:19:20,919 [Mauro] We are in the throes of another barn burner 2733 02:19:20,985 --> 02:19:23,455 of an NXT Championship match. 2734 02:19:23,521 --> 02:19:26,791 Gargano struggling to get to his feet, Cole on his feet 2735 02:19:27,359 --> 02:19:30,995 and they both went for superkicks. 2736 02:19:31,062 --> 02:19:34,232 [crowd chanting] This is awesome! 2737 02:19:34,299 --> 02:19:39,637 [Mauro] Champion's advantage. Cole has to get Gargano back into the ring 2738 02:19:39,704 --> 02:19:41,339 if he wants to become Champion. 2739 02:19:43,475 --> 02:19:47,078 If it's a double count-out, Beth, Gargano keeps the title. 2740 02:19:48,146 --> 02:19:52,751 [Beth] Absolutely, we see Cole going for it here and Gargano hasn't scouted. 2741 02:19:52,817 --> 02:19:55,653 These two rivals, it was unfortunate happening 2742 02:19:55,720 --> 02:19:58,423 for Adam Cole bringing to the outside to get a breather. 2743 02:19:58,490 --> 02:20:01,860 But then you can see these two men have the same idea on their mind, 2744 02:20:01,926 --> 02:20:07,298 -double superkick. -[Mauro] The referee is up to seven. 2745 02:20:07,365 --> 02:20:11,469 [crowd] Eight, nine! 2746 02:20:11,536 --> 02:20:15,440 [Mauro] Oh, Cole able to break the count. Gargano on the apron. Slingshot DDT! 2747 02:20:15,507 --> 02:20:19,077 Slingshot DDT by Johnny Gargano. 2748 02:20:19,144 --> 02:20:20,912 Adam Cole kicks out. 2749 02:20:21,479 --> 02:20:23,948 [Beth] How close was that pinfall attempt? 2750 02:20:24,916 --> 02:20:27,352 [Nigel] What a brilliant move from Johnny Gargano. 2751 02:20:27,419 --> 02:20:30,221 Instead of just to let him to roll in to break the count, 2752 02:20:30,288 --> 02:20:32,824 he knew that Cole was gonna break count. 2753 02:20:32,891 --> 02:20:34,626 So, he tried his own offensive move 2754 02:20:34,692 --> 02:20:37,095 and very nearly retained the title with it. 2755 02:20:38,563 --> 02:20:42,934 -Incredible NXT Universe here. -[Mauro] TakeOver XXV. 2756 02:20:43,001 --> 02:20:48,840 This landmark event, an en fuego crowd for the NXT Championship. 2757 02:20:48,907 --> 02:20:53,945 Johnny Gargano defending the title against the man he defeated 2758 02:20:54,012 --> 02:20:56,714 to become new Champion at TakeOver: New York. 2759 02:20:56,781 --> 02:20:59,350 -[Beth] That's the-- -[Mauro] Fight forever, indeed. 2760 02:20:59,417 --> 02:21:01,553 [Beth] That's the previously injured elbow. 2761 02:21:01,619 --> 02:21:03,354 [Mauro] Looking for the chop block. 2762 02:21:03,421 --> 02:21:07,492 Gargano with a double stomp to the back of Cole's neck. 2763 02:21:09,027 --> 02:21:14,799 [Nigel] Cole is woozy and staggered. This is Gargano's opportunity. 2764 02:21:17,569 --> 02:21:18,736 He won't get it though. 2765 02:21:19,404 --> 02:21:23,475 [crowd cheering] 2766 02:21:23,541 --> 02:21:26,044 [Nigel] Well, look at that. Did you see that? 2767 02:21:26,110 --> 02:21:27,111 [all] Oh! 2768 02:21:27,879 --> 02:21:31,282 [Nigel] Gargano had a hesitation because of the injured knee. 2769 02:21:31,349 --> 02:21:36,321 [Mauro] Oh, ushigoroshi on the outside. Cole. 2770 02:21:36,921 --> 02:21:41,192 -[Beth] Cole may have been playing possum. -[Mauro] Adam Cole looking to become 2771 02:21:41,259 --> 02:21:46,197 the new NXT Champion. And another ushigoroshi! Wow. 2772 02:21:46,264 --> 02:21:48,366 This has to be it. He's hooked the leg. 2773 02:21:49,033 --> 02:21:53,037 What the-- Gargano, I said time and time again. 2774 02:21:53,104 --> 02:21:56,474 You have to-- Someone has to check his DNA. He's no mere mortal. 2775 02:21:56,541 --> 02:22:00,178 For the amount of punishment Johnny Gargano is able to withstand, 2776 02:22:00,245 --> 02:22:03,014 -it's incredible. -[Nigel] There's a little bit of fight 2777 02:22:03,081 --> 02:22:06,084 left in the dog, but if you look at the NXT Champion, 2778 02:22:06,150 --> 02:22:09,754 he's making it as clear as day: the right knee, 2779 02:22:09,821 --> 02:22:12,123 this is where Cole has to focus. 2780 02:22:12,190 --> 02:22:14,092 [Mauro] Captain Marvel indeed, Beth. 2781 02:22:14,158 --> 02:22:16,794 [Beth] This is a crucial moment for Adam Cole. 2782 02:22:17,862 --> 02:22:21,533 Can he capitalize on the previous damage done? 2783 02:22:21,599 --> 02:22:24,903 [Mauro] And he climbs to the second turnbuckle. 2784 02:22:24,969 --> 02:22:30,074 Gargano on his feet, Cole blocks the kick, drops the elbow to that injured leg. 2785 02:22:30,141 --> 02:22:33,645 -[Beth] Oh, my god. -[Mauro] Shoulder first. Shoulder first. 2786 02:22:34,178 --> 02:22:35,346 Oh, my god. 2787 02:22:37,715 --> 02:22:39,884 [Nigel] Nasty landing. Now follows up. 2788 02:22:40,485 --> 02:22:42,687 -[Beth] Oh! -[Mauro] Into the Gargano escape. 2789 02:22:42,754 --> 02:22:45,590 Johnny Gargano looking for the Gargano escape. 2790 02:22:45,657 --> 02:22:47,258 [Beth] He [unintelligible] it! 2791 02:22:47,759 --> 02:22:50,562 [Mauro] Will Gargano remain king of NXT? 2792 02:22:51,496 --> 02:22:56,401 [Nigel] With the arm, the injured arm locked into the Gargano escape. 2793 02:22:56,467 --> 02:22:58,503 -How-- Look at this. -[Mauro] Look at Cole 2794 02:22:58,570 --> 02:23:01,005 -attacking the injured leg. -[Nigel] Applying pressure. 2795 02:23:02,040 --> 02:23:05,176 [Mauro] Spinning toe hold. Looking for the figure-four leg lock! 2796 02:23:06,210 --> 02:23:10,882 [Nigel] Oh, the figure-four on the injured right knee. 2797 02:23:10,949 --> 02:23:13,718 You can see it is the right leg of Johnny Gargano. 2798 02:23:13,785 --> 02:23:17,855 [Mauro] Figure-four leg lock has won many Championships 2799 02:23:17,922 --> 02:23:21,993 for the legendary Nature Boy Ric Flair. Will it lead to Adam Cole 2800 02:23:22,060 --> 02:23:24,162 being coronated here tonight? 2801 02:23:25,396 --> 02:23:28,166 [Nigel] The torque on the cruciate ligaments now-- 2802 02:23:28,232 --> 02:23:30,501 -One, two-- -[Mauro] Gargano shoulders down 2803 02:23:30,568 --> 02:23:31,836 but he pops up. 2804 02:23:31,903 --> 02:23:34,639 [Nigel] You said Gargano would never tap out, Mauro. 2805 02:23:35,440 --> 02:23:38,543 He might pass out if he stays in this hold much longer. 2806 02:23:38,609 --> 02:23:40,845 I can't. I can't! Give up, Johnny. 2807 02:23:40,912 --> 02:23:42,513 [Mauro] Putting all the pressure 2808 02:23:42,580 --> 02:23:44,916 on that injured right leg with the figure-four. 2809 02:23:44,983 --> 02:23:48,419 Shoulders down again and Gargano able somehow-- 2810 02:23:48,486 --> 02:23:53,324 Still has the wherewithal to follow the cadence on the referee's count. 2811 02:23:53,391 --> 02:23:56,227 [Beth] You know, this is such a painful position to be in, 2812 02:23:56,294 --> 02:23:59,530 the sharp part of your ankle bone across the knee, 2813 02:23:59,597 --> 02:24:02,333 -everything about this hurts. -[Mauro] Incredible. 2814 02:24:02,400 --> 02:24:05,403 [Nigel] This is one of the holds that stood the tide of time. 2815 02:24:05,470 --> 02:24:09,173 -[Mauro] Oh, my god. -[Nigel] Oh, this is bad for Adam Cole. 2816 02:24:10,141 --> 02:24:14,512 [Mauro] Fortuitous break for Cole to be so close to that bottom rope. 2817 02:24:15,213 --> 02:24:18,516 [Nigel] But more damage done to the right knee of Johnny Gargano. 2818 02:24:18,583 --> 02:24:20,618 [Mauro] And to the left arm of Adam Cole. 2819 02:24:20,685 --> 02:24:23,154 [Nigel] When you reverse a figure-four leg lock, 2820 02:24:23,221 --> 02:24:27,458 it actually puts more pressure on the front of your knee, the patella. 2821 02:24:27,525 --> 02:24:33,364 [Mauro] But there are no victims here, only volunteers in order to become 2822 02:24:33,931 --> 02:24:38,403 or to retain the NXT Championship. 2823 02:24:39,937 --> 02:24:42,240 [Nigel] Both superstars now. 2824 02:24:44,308 --> 02:24:46,310 [Mauro] Oh! And oh-- 2825 02:24:46,577 --> 02:24:48,379 [Nigel] Cole, first dive to the leg. 2826 02:24:49,414 --> 02:24:51,015 [Mauro] Bad knee to bad shoulder. 2827 02:24:51,082 --> 02:24:54,652 There's a relatively healthy right hand and a healthy left leg in there. 2828 02:24:54,719 --> 02:24:56,821 -[unintelligible] -[Nigel] Vicious. 2829 02:24:56,888 --> 02:24:59,123 -[Beth] This-- -[Mauro] …pound by Cole. 2830 02:24:59,190 --> 02:25:01,959 -[Beth] This just became a scram. -[Mauro] Oh, my god. 2831 02:25:02,026 --> 02:25:04,996 Spike-- Spiking the injured knee. 2832 02:25:08,299 --> 02:25:12,303 -[Beth] The referee checking on Gargano. -[Mauro] Oh, Cole exposing the knee now. 2833 02:25:12,370 --> 02:25:14,472 -Removing the pad. -[all] Oh! 2834 02:25:14,939 --> 02:25:18,242 -[Johnny groans in pain] -[Nigel] Vicious strike to the knee joint. 2835 02:25:18,676 --> 02:25:20,445 -[Mauro] Oh, my. -[Nigel] And again. 2836 02:25:22,113 --> 02:25:24,515 Johnny Gargano is a wounded man. 2837 02:25:25,116 --> 02:25:30,455 [crowd cheering] 2838 02:25:30,988 --> 02:25:34,158 [Nigel] And the NXT Universe trying to win on the Champion. 2839 02:25:34,225 --> 02:25:39,897 [crowd cheering] 2840 02:25:40,364 --> 02:25:44,135 [Mauro] And again, [unintelligible]. Looking for that spinning toe hold, 2841 02:25:44,202 --> 02:25:48,039 Adam Cole gets kicked out to the ring buying Johnny Gargano some time. 2842 02:25:48,206 --> 02:25:53,344 Oh, my god. Spike DDT. The impact DDT by Johnny Gargano. 2843 02:25:53,411 --> 02:25:56,214 [Nigel] But again, Cole rolls to the outside. 2844 02:25:57,648 --> 02:25:59,650 [Beth] Gargano could take the count-out. 2845 02:26:00,752 --> 02:26:02,954 -But that's not-- -[Nigel] Look at the impact 2846 02:26:03,187 --> 02:26:05,490 -on top of the spine. -[Mauro] I'd normally say 2847 02:26:05,556 --> 02:26:08,559 return your setbacks to their full upright and lock position. 2848 02:26:08,626 --> 02:26:11,863 -Is Johnny Gargano gonna fly? -[all] Oh! Oh! 2849 02:26:11,929 --> 02:26:13,998 [Mauro] Oh, my god! 2850 02:26:16,033 --> 02:26:19,604 Crash and burn big time. 2851 02:26:20,037 --> 02:26:22,840 [crowd cheering] 2852 02:26:23,274 --> 02:26:28,112 [Mauro] Man, the timing of Adam Cole indeed makes [unintelligible] jealous, 2853 02:26:28,513 --> 02:26:32,950 catching Gargano in the middle of that tope suicida. 2854 02:26:33,017 --> 02:26:35,186 [Nigel] Might've destroyed Gargano's face. 2855 02:26:35,253 --> 02:26:38,589 [Mauro] Oh, and there's the sunrise, Panama's sunrise. 2856 02:26:39,056 --> 02:26:42,593 Are we seeing the sunset of the Championship reign 2857 02:26:42,660 --> 02:26:44,428 of Johnny Gargano? 2858 02:26:44,495 --> 02:26:46,731 [Nigel] He has to get Gargano in the ring. 2859 02:26:46,898 --> 02:26:49,000 He has to get Gargano in the ring. 2860 02:26:49,267 --> 02:26:51,769 [Mauro] A Panama's sunrise on the outside. 2861 02:26:51,836 --> 02:26:54,071 [Nigel] This is it. New Champion. 2862 02:26:54,138 --> 02:26:58,409 -New Champion. -[Mauro] One, two-- Oh, my god! 2863 02:26:58,976 --> 02:27:00,378 Are you kidding me? 2864 02:27:01,112 --> 02:27:03,781 [crowd cheering] 2865 02:27:03,948 --> 02:27:06,651 [Mauro] What the hell is Johnny Gargano made off? 2866 02:27:06,918 --> 02:27:10,188 [Nigel] Wham! The impact with the Panama's sunrise 2867 02:27:10,254 --> 02:27:15,193 and the wherewhital of Adam Cole to get his opponent back in the ring. 2868 02:27:16,427 --> 02:27:23,301 [crowd cheering] 2869 02:27:35,880 --> 02:27:40,985 Johnny, it's over. You had your moment. 2870 02:27:41,052 --> 02:27:46,757 You had your special moment. Now, it's time for mine. 2871 02:27:50,261 --> 02:27:53,731 [Mauro] Adam Cole telling Gargano he had his special moment. 2872 02:27:53,898 --> 02:27:58,135 Now, it's time for Adam Cole's last shot. Oh, Gargano avoided it. 2873 02:27:58,302 --> 02:28:00,404 Gargano's looking for the Gargano escape. 2874 02:28:00,471 --> 02:28:02,773 What the hell? What the hell? 2875 02:28:02,940 --> 02:28:05,142 [Nigel] Oh. What a way. 2876 02:28:05,209 --> 02:28:07,478 What a way to win the title. 2877 02:28:07,545 --> 02:28:12,149 [Mauro] Adam Cole has the Gargano escape on Johnny Gargano. 2878 02:28:13,117 --> 02:28:18,122 But Gargano rolls through the escape. Oh, my god. Gargano just hit the last shot 2879 02:28:18,189 --> 02:28:20,691 and will this be it? 2880 02:28:23,861 --> 02:28:30,835 Another epic encounter here at TakeOver XXV. 2881 02:28:32,169 --> 02:28:39,143 [crowd cheering] NXT! NXT! 2882 02:28:48,719 --> 02:28:51,756 -[Nigel] Two-- -[Beth] These two men have set out 2883 02:28:51,822 --> 02:28:56,294 -to absolutely destroy each other. -[Nigel] Two gladiators 2884 02:28:56,360 --> 02:28:58,930 meeting in the center of the ring. 2885 02:29:01,299 --> 02:29:06,671 [Mauro] The NXT Universe in full-loaded excitement. 2886 02:29:07,004 --> 02:29:13,344 They may have to fight forever to determine who walks out NXT Champion. 2887 02:29:14,979 --> 02:29:18,649 What an-- And they say the sequel never lives up to the original. 2888 02:29:19,417 --> 02:29:25,222 Not tonight. A scintillating, sublime sequel, scintillating strikes. 2889 02:29:26,090 --> 02:29:28,359 [Nigel] Neither superstars willing to quit. 2890 02:29:28,426 --> 02:29:32,363 [Mauro] Oh, what a front kick to the face, on the rebound, 2891 02:29:32,430 --> 02:29:39,170 another kick and making a-- Oh! What a lariat by Gargano. 2892 02:29:40,871 --> 02:29:43,541 [Beth] Bodies are not supposed to bend in that way. 2893 02:29:44,175 --> 02:29:48,879 [Mauro] Forget the-- Oh, superkick by Cole, Cole has-- 2894 02:29:48,946 --> 02:29:51,449 Now Gargano with the superkick. 2895 02:29:53,084 --> 02:29:57,455 Reverse rana, reverse rana spike. Now, he's back to--he's back to his feet. 2896 02:29:57,521 --> 02:29:59,991 -[Nigel] What? -[Mauro] Last shot. Oh, my god! 2897 02:30:00,057 --> 02:30:03,594 -Last shot, Adam Cole. -[crowd] One, two, thr-- 2898 02:30:03,661 --> 02:30:10,601 -Oh, Gargano escapes. -[crowd cheering] 2899 02:30:13,938 --> 02:30:17,975 [Mauro] The energy in this building, it's electric. 2900 02:30:18,642 --> 02:30:21,712 [Nigel] Take a look here. Reverse rana, 2901 02:30:21,779 --> 02:30:24,882 an adrenaline spike is the only explanation. 2902 02:30:24,949 --> 02:30:29,186 Wham! Driving the last shot to the back of the neck. 2903 02:30:30,855 --> 02:30:33,824 Somehow, out the back door. 2904 02:30:34,592 --> 02:30:37,094 [Beth] And the look on Cole's face says it all. 2905 02:30:37,161 --> 02:30:40,898 -[crowd chanting] -[Beth] Absolute shock. 2906 02:30:42,366 --> 02:30:44,268 -[Mauro] This-- -I had him pinned. 2907 02:30:44,335 --> 02:30:47,605 -It was over and you know it. -[referee] No, it wasn't. 2908 02:30:47,671 --> 02:30:51,375 [unintelligible] 2909 02:30:52,043 --> 02:30:54,512 -You know what, Drake? -[Mauro] Cole having issues 2910 02:30:54,578 --> 02:30:57,915 -with the referee. -Okay, Drake. That's fine. 2911 02:30:58,649 --> 02:30:59,984 You want me to beat Johnny? 2912 02:31:02,887 --> 02:31:04,221 I'll beat him then. 2913 02:31:04,455 --> 02:31:07,691 -[Mauro] He's gonna risk disqualification. -I'll beat him for you. 2914 02:31:07,758 --> 02:31:10,294 Hey, you can't take that in the ring. -I can smell-- 2915 02:31:10,361 --> 02:31:13,097 What you are doing? Come on. You cannot take that in. 2916 02:31:13,164 --> 02:31:15,699 -Hey, hey, hey. -[Beth] Cole's not thinking clearly. 2917 02:31:15,766 --> 02:31:19,470 No. You can't take it in the ring. I'm a referee. Do you think I'm crazy? 2918 02:31:20,137 --> 02:31:21,705 [Mauro] Oh, wow. 2919 02:31:22,006 --> 02:31:26,343 Gargano was looking to take out Cole, he just took out the referee. 2920 02:31:26,811 --> 02:31:32,750 [crowd cheering] 2921 02:31:34,652 --> 02:31:36,387 [Nigel] This changes things. 2922 02:31:36,887 --> 02:31:40,257 [crowd chatter] 2923 02:31:41,459 --> 02:31:45,429 [Mauro] Oh, Gargano avoids that chair strike and a superkick 2924 02:31:45,496 --> 02:31:47,565 with the chair in the face of Cole. 2925 02:31:48,632 --> 02:31:52,703 Rolls him back in the ring, but there's no referee. 2926 02:31:52,770 --> 02:31:55,940 [crowd chanting] One, two, three, four, 2927 02:31:56,006 --> 02:32:01,278 five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! 2928 02:32:01,512 --> 02:32:04,548 Instead of "fight forever," they may be able to count for him, 2929 02:32:04,615 --> 02:32:06,450 but the referee is out of commission. 2930 02:32:06,884 --> 02:32:09,353 [Nigel] It was not a mistake from Johnny Gargano, 2931 02:32:10,855 --> 02:32:12,756 he had to know the official was down. 2932 02:32:12,823 --> 02:32:16,127 [Mauro] In the heat of the competition, he was looking to out Cole. 2933 02:32:16,393 --> 02:32:19,430 -Referee was collateral damage-- -Wait a second. 2934 02:32:19,497 --> 02:32:21,398 [Mauro] What-- What's Adam Cole doing? 2935 02:32:23,033 --> 02:32:25,703 Is he summoning the rest of the Undisputed Era? 2936 02:32:26,537 --> 02:32:28,639 Oh, Gargano is gonna be ready for them. 2937 02:32:29,273 --> 02:32:32,510 [crowd chatter] 2938 02:32:33,310 --> 02:32:36,413 Of course, it's a shade of what went down in TakeOver: New York 2939 02:32:36,480 --> 02:32:41,218 where the numbers advantage almost cost Johnny Gargano the title then. 2940 02:32:41,285 --> 02:32:45,089 [Beth] Gargano said, "Walking into this, I need to be ready for four-on-one." 2941 02:32:45,155 --> 02:32:46,891 [Mauro] Oh, wow. 2942 02:32:47,491 --> 02:32:50,461 Mind games has caught-- Suckered Gargano in. 2943 02:32:50,528 --> 02:32:53,197 -Is he gonna vacuum up the title? -[crowd] One, two-- 2944 02:32:53,264 --> 02:32:56,400 Oh, wow. So close. 2945 02:32:58,002 --> 02:33:01,505 [Nigel] What a brilliant maneuver from Adam Cole 2946 02:33:03,107 --> 02:33:05,809 to trick Johnny Gargano to think that the rest 2947 02:33:05,876 --> 02:33:08,045 of the Undisputed Era were coming out here. 2948 02:33:08,312 --> 02:33:12,816 And as soon as Gargano realized he's being tricked, it was too late. 2949 02:33:16,420 --> 02:33:20,658 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano barely stirring in a supine position, 2950 02:33:20,991 --> 02:33:26,564 Cole looking to cover and look-- Or is he? 2951 02:33:27,965 --> 02:33:31,302 The referee getting back up to his feet finally. 2952 02:33:31,368 --> 02:33:37,608 -[crowd chanting] This is awesome! -[Mauro] This is awesome, this is NXT! 2953 02:33:37,675 --> 02:33:39,410 [Nigel] With one arm, 2954 02:33:43,380 --> 02:33:45,749 -here it comes! -[Mauro] Oh, Gargano. 2955 02:33:45,816 --> 02:33:48,452 -[Nigel] Wow. He's out. -[Mauro] Wow, that-- 2956 02:33:48,519 --> 02:33:51,121 [Mauro] He's out, that's right, Nigel. You know what, 2957 02:33:51,188 --> 02:33:54,158 that may have been beneficial, him falling face first like this 2958 02:33:54,225 --> 02:33:57,361 because he was gonna be on the receiving end of another last shot. 2959 02:33:57,428 --> 02:33:58,896 [Nigel] At some point, Mauro, 2960 02:33:58,963 --> 02:34:03,300 the referee could stop this thing if he can't intelligently defend himself. 2961 02:34:04,068 --> 02:34:06,170 His eyes are open, he's okay for now. 2962 02:34:06,237 --> 02:34:07,438 It's over. 2963 02:34:07,504 --> 02:34:10,441 [Mauro] Oh, it's not over, but it might be for Adam Cole, 2964 02:34:10,507 --> 02:34:13,210 Johnny Gargano has him in the Gargano escape. 2965 02:34:13,277 --> 02:34:19,116 [Nigel] Look at the-- Look at that, Gargano using his only good knee to drive. 2966 02:34:19,516 --> 02:34:21,752 -[Beth] Is Cole gonna tap? -[Nigel] Brilliant. 2967 02:34:21,819 --> 02:34:25,823 [Mauro] Cole trying to crawl, trying to crawl his way to the rope, 2968 02:34:25,889 --> 02:34:28,392 Gargano rolls him back into the center of the ring. 2969 02:34:28,459 --> 02:34:31,462 -[Beth] He's got it cinched. -[Mauro] Adam Cole in trouble. 2970 02:34:32,696 --> 02:34:35,733 -[Nigel] Gargano's legs. Adam Cole. -[Mauro] Oh, look at Cole 2971 02:34:35,799 --> 02:34:39,536 targeting the knee, there's the ring IQ of Adam Cole. 2972 02:34:39,603 --> 02:34:44,408 There is the high ring IQ of the leader of the Undisputed Era. 2973 02:34:45,476 --> 02:34:48,779 [nIGEL] Gargano couldn't plant that knee in the submission attempt, 2974 02:34:48,846 --> 02:34:51,115 -Cole took advantage of it. -[Mauro] Cole's going back 2975 02:34:51,181 --> 02:34:54,718 to that second turnbuckle, Panama's sun-- No! 2976 02:34:54,785 --> 02:34:58,889 Gargano drops down, shoulders down, two count, reversal by Cole. 2977 02:35:00,024 --> 02:35:03,093 [Nigel] Oh, his leg gave away completely. Gargano is done. 2978 02:35:03,160 --> 02:35:05,496 -Gargano is done. -[Mauro] Panama's sunrise. 2979 02:35:05,562 --> 02:35:07,131 -That's it. -[Nigel] That's it. 2980 02:35:07,197 --> 02:35:10,534 [Mauro] That sun is gonna set on the title reign of Johnny Gargano. 2981 02:35:10,601 --> 02:35:13,170 -Last shot! Last shot! -[Nigel] It's over! 2982 02:35:13,370 --> 02:35:16,040 [crowd] One, two, three! 2983 02:35:16,106 --> 02:35:19,910 -[bell ringing] -[Mauro] We have a new NXT Champion. 2984 02:35:21,111 --> 02:35:27,384 [ring announcer] Here is your winner and new NXT Champion, 2985 02:35:27,551 --> 02:35:31,188 Adam Cole! 2986 02:35:31,255 --> 02:35:34,491 [Mauro] The golden prophecy has been realized, 2987 02:35:34,558 --> 02:35:39,129 the coronation of Adam Cole is complete. 2988 02:35:39,196 --> 02:35:42,566 [rock music] 2989 02:35:42,866 --> 02:35:46,003 [Nigel] And Adam Cole, the leader of the Undisputed Era, 2990 02:35:46,070 --> 02:35:48,172 did it all on his own! 2991 02:35:49,173 --> 02:35:52,176 [Mauro] And here at TakeOver XXV, 2992 02:35:52,242 --> 02:35:56,980 Adam Cole is dripping in gold. 2993 02:35:59,516 --> 02:36:05,856 What another instant classic. It's a broken record then. 2994 02:36:05,923 --> 02:36:08,992 But the bar, as Nigel said in the beginning of the night, 2995 02:36:09,059 --> 02:36:12,162 continues to be raised higher and higher 2996 02:36:12,229 --> 02:36:15,366 and Adam Cole has reached the highest heights 2997 02:36:15,432 --> 02:36:18,469 of his already superlative career. 2998 02:36:18,736 --> 02:36:22,773 [crowd cheering] 2999 02:36:23,540 --> 02:36:28,545 [Beth] What a showing for Johnny Gargano, showed so much heart and passion. 3000 02:36:29,646 --> 02:36:33,016 But it wasn't enough to maintain the NXT Championship reign. 3001 02:36:33,083 --> 02:36:35,652 [Nigel] This was a pivotal moment in the match here. 3002 02:36:35,719 --> 02:36:40,457 The official arguing with Cole, oh, did not see Gargano coming 3003 02:36:40,791 --> 02:36:42,226 with that tope. 3004 02:36:43,360 --> 02:36:49,400 Did his best to try to get the victory, but look here, Adam Cole acted 3005 02:36:49,466 --> 02:36:51,668 like he was beckoning in the Undisputed Era. 3006 02:36:51,735 --> 02:36:55,405 Look at the reaction of Gargano. That gave Cole the opportunity, 3007 02:36:55,472 --> 02:36:58,475 he took it, and finally, wham! 3008 02:36:59,543 --> 02:37:05,449 Panama's sunrise, followed it up, oh! Last shot to the back of the neck, 3009 02:37:05,516 --> 02:37:07,885 and with the hook on two legs… 3010 02:37:08,252 --> 02:37:11,922 Yes, it is the special moment for Adam Cole. 3011 02:37:11,989 --> 02:37:15,759 [Mauro] And in the [unintelligible] of title reign of Adam Cole-- 3012 02:37:15,826 --> 02:37:19,129 or make that Johnny Gargano, the last shot was the final shot 3013 02:37:19,196 --> 02:37:22,866 as the rest of the members of the Undisputed Era storm the ring 3014 02:37:22,933 --> 02:37:25,436 to fetch their new Champion. 3015 02:37:26,603 --> 02:37:32,476 [rock music] 3016 02:37:32,543 --> 02:37:37,014 [crowd cheering] 3017 02:37:37,347 --> 02:37:39,983 [Nigel] Talk about coming from behind. 3018 02:37:42,619 --> 02:37:45,889 [Mauro] Adam Cole joins Johnny Gargano 3019 02:37:45,956 --> 02:37:50,861 as the only triple crown Champions in NXT history. 3020 02:37:53,297 --> 02:37:55,799 The inaugural North American Champion, 3021 02:37:55,866 --> 02:37:59,403 the same night [unintelligible] injured Bobby Fish won-- 3022 02:38:00,070 --> 02:38:02,573 Retained the Tag Team titles with Kyle O'Reilly, 3023 02:38:02,639 --> 02:38:05,843 and then tonight at TakeOver XXV, 3024 02:38:06,410 --> 02:38:09,947 Adam Cole is king. 3025 02:38:10,547 --> 02:38:14,451 The Undisputed Era shocks the system again. 3026 02:38:14,618 --> 02:38:19,022 Adam Cole is the NXT Champion, baby. 3027 02:38:23,794 --> 02:38:24,695 Subtitles by: Maria Virginia Conte & Rocio Sileo h won--