1 00:00:01,267 --> 00:00:02,569 [narrator] NXT. 2 00:00:02,635 --> 00:00:04,871 For over five and a half years, 3 00:00:04,938 --> 00:00:09,075 the revolutionary force in sports entertainment. 4 00:00:11,444 --> 00:00:12,812 [soul music playing] 5 00:00:12,879 --> 00:00:19,185 Welcome, everyone, to the first ever NXT TakeOver: In Your House. 6 00:00:19,252 --> 00:00:20,186 Remember me? 7 00:00:20,253 --> 00:00:21,287 I'm Todd Pettengill, 8 00:00:21,354 --> 00:00:25,392 and I had the honor of being part of the very first move-in, 9 00:00:25,458 --> 00:00:29,496 and now even more proud to be a part of the NXT remodel 10 00:00:29,562 --> 00:00:32,432 twenty-five years in the making. 11 00:00:34,834 --> 00:00:38,938 [Pettengil] Tonight, NXT has laid out the welcome mats 12 00:00:39,005 --> 00:00:42,942 for the first ever TakeOver: In Your House. 13 00:00:43,009 --> 00:00:44,544 [Ciampa] Daddy's home! 14 00:00:45,078 --> 00:00:47,881 [Pettengil] As Tommaso Ciampa looks to pull the welcome mat 15 00:00:47,947 --> 00:00:49,516 out from under Karrion Kross. 16 00:00:49,582 --> 00:00:51,317 [Kross] Tick, tock. 17 00:00:51,384 --> 00:00:55,055 [Pettengil] Two of NXT's household names blow the roof off 18 00:00:55,121 --> 00:00:59,325 in an NXT Backlot Brawl for the NXTc hampionship. 19 00:00:59,893 --> 00:01:02,796 Tonight, Charlotte Flair has sent eviction notices 20 00:01:02,862 --> 00:01:05,732 to two unwelcome guests looking for gold, 21 00:01:05,799 --> 00:01:07,867 Rhea Ripley and Io Shirai. 22 00:01:08,435 --> 00:01:13,339 And as Damian Priest looks to live forever at Finn Bálor's expense, 23 00:01:13,406 --> 00:01:17,377 tonight, the Prince is protecting his castle at all costs. 24 00:01:18,545 --> 00:01:23,116 All these and more. What a night this is gonna be! 25 00:01:23,183 --> 00:01:25,218 As a matter of fact, ladies and gentlemen, tonight, 26 00:01:25,285 --> 00:01:27,854 one lucky winner will… 27 00:01:28,521 --> 00:01:30,990 not win a house. 28 00:01:31,057 --> 00:01:33,893 However, from our home to yours, 29 00:01:33,960 --> 00:01:37,363 welcome to the first ever NXT TakeOver: 30 00:01:37,430 --> 00:01:39,499 In Your House. 31 00:01:39,566 --> 00:01:40,500 [record scratch] 32 00:01:41,468 --> 00:01:44,871 Welcome to our house! 33 00:01:46,706 --> 00:01:49,476 ♪ Under the black and inside the blue ♪ 34 00:01:49,542 --> 00:01:52,312 ♪ A bone-thick spell has washed away ♪ 35 00:01:52,378 --> 00:01:55,081 ♪ It took some time but I've realized ♪ 36 00:01:55,148 --> 00:01:58,084 ♪ The obstacle's the only way ♪ 37 00:02:00,453 --> 00:02:03,923 ♪ Look how they picture my generation ♪ 38 00:02:03,990 --> 00:02:06,259 ♪ An experiment to be improved on ♪ 39 00:02:06,326 --> 00:02:08,795 ♪ A story for them all to tell ♪ 40 00:02:08,862 --> 00:02:11,698 ♪ A history of forced intrusion ♪ 41 00:02:11,764 --> 00:02:14,501 ♪ They pricked me but I didn't bleed ♪ 42 00:02:14,567 --> 00:02:16,936 ♪ They singed me just to test the smell ♪ 43 00:02:17,003 --> 00:02:19,873 ♪ They cut me, but I didn't feel ♪ 44 00:02:19,939 --> 00:02:22,642 ♪ I was just too deep in to fail ♪ 45 00:02:22,709 --> 00:02:25,745 ♪ You think you know what you want ♪ 46 00:02:25,812 --> 00:02:28,348 ♪ Until you're inside the net ♪ 47 00:02:28,414 --> 00:02:31,317 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 48 00:02:31,384 --> 00:02:33,887 ♪ Until you're drowning in it ♪ 49 00:02:33,953 --> 00:02:36,689 ♪ You think you know who you are ♪ 50 00:02:36,756 --> 00:02:39,425 ♪ Until you're under duress ♪ 51 00:02:39,492 --> 00:02:42,395 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 52 00:02:42,462 --> 00:02:44,964 ♪ Until you're under the skin ♪ 53 00:02:45,031 --> 00:02:47,967 ♪ Look how they picture my generation ♪ 54 00:02:48,034 --> 00:02:50,670 ♪ Now, I'm in the lions' den ♪ 55 00:02:50,737 --> 00:02:53,139 ♪ A story for them all to tell ♪ 56 00:02:53,206 --> 00:02:55,875 ♪ Now, I am at the precipice ♪ 57 00:02:55,942 --> 00:02:58,778 ♪ I'm the one who has to end this ♪ 58 00:02:58,845 --> 00:03:01,214 ♪ I'm the one that has to win ♪ 59 00:03:01,281 --> 00:03:04,017 ♪ Bred to self-induced entrapment ♪ 60 00:03:04,083 --> 00:03:07,220 ♪ I'm the one who lacked the discipline ♪ 61 00:03:07,287 --> 00:03:10,056 ♪ You think you know what you want ♪ 62 00:03:10,123 --> 00:03:12,592 ♪ Until you're inside the net ♪ 63 00:03:12,659 --> 00:03:15,562 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 64 00:03:15,628 --> 00:03:18,264 ♪ Until you're drowning in it ♪ 65 00:03:18,331 --> 00:03:21,167 ♪ You think you know who you are ♪ 66 00:03:21,234 --> 00:03:24,003 ♪ Until you're under duress ♪ 67 00:03:24,070 --> 00:03:26,539 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 68 00:03:26,606 --> 00:03:29,342 ♪ Until you're under the skin ♪ 69 00:03:30,076 --> 00:03:32,045 ♪ Yeah! ♪ 70 00:03:32,111 --> 00:03:34,581 ♪ Underneath retread aesthetic ♪ 71 00:03:34,647 --> 00:03:37,183 ♪ Underneath your fake respect ♪ 72 00:03:37,250 --> 00:03:40,019 ♪ Underneath the sales and figures ♪ 73 00:03:40,086 --> 00:03:42,722 ♪ Will you quit when they don't react? ♪ 74 00:03:42,789 --> 00:03:45,758 ♪ Underneath the costume changes ♪ 75 00:03:45,825 --> 00:03:48,261 ♪ Underneath the acceptance ♪ 76 00:03:48,328 --> 00:03:51,097 ♪ Underneath the online presence ♪ 77 00:03:51,164 --> 00:03:54,133 ♪ Underneath the influence ♪ 78 00:03:54,200 --> 00:03:58,404 ♪ Under the wave you've been waiting for ♪ 79 00:03:58,471 --> 00:03:59,872 ♪ There's a truth ♪ 80 00:03:59,939 --> 00:04:02,742 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 81 00:04:02,809 --> 00:04:04,911 ♪ Until you're drowning ♪ 82 00:04:04,978 --> 00:04:08,114 ♪ You think you know what you want ♪ 83 00:04:08,181 --> 00:04:10,984 ♪ Until you're inside the net ♪ 84 00:04:11,050 --> 00:04:13,786 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 85 00:04:13,853 --> 00:04:16,289 ♪ Until you're drowning in it ♪ 86 00:04:16,356 --> 00:04:19,425 ♪ You think you know who you are ♪ 87 00:04:19,492 --> 00:04:21,928 ♪ Until you're under duress ♪ 88 00:04:21,995 --> 00:04:24,897 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 89 00:04:24,964 --> 00:04:27,300 ♪ Until you're under ♪ 90 00:04:27,367 --> 00:04:30,336 ♪ You think you know what you are ♪ 91 00:04:30,403 --> 00:04:33,206 ♪ Until you're inside the net ♪ 92 00:04:33,272 --> 00:04:36,009 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 93 00:04:36,075 --> 00:04:38,678 ♪ Until you're drowning in it ♪ 94 00:04:38,745 --> 00:04:41,714 ♪ You think you know who you are ♪ 95 00:04:41,781 --> 00:04:44,450 ♪ Until you're under duress ♪ 96 00:04:44,517 --> 00:04:47,153 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 97 00:04:47,220 --> 00:04:49,889 ♪ Until you're under the skin ♪ 98 00:04:49,956 --> 00:04:53,860 ♪ Under the wave you've been waiting for ♪ 99 00:04:53,926 --> 00:04:55,495 ♪ There's a truth ♪ 100 00:04:55,561 --> 00:04:58,298 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 101 00:04:58,364 --> 00:05:00,667 ♪ Until you're drowning ♪ 102 00:05:00,733 --> 00:05:02,502 [fans cheering] 103 00:05:02,568 --> 00:05:05,672 [fans chanting] 104 00:05:10,610 --> 00:05:14,781 [narrator] And now, WWE network presents 105 00:05:14,847 --> 00:05:19,452 NXT TakeOver: In Your House. 106 00:05:22,388 --> 00:05:24,290 [Mauro] Big shout-out to In Your House. 107 00:05:24,357 --> 00:05:28,361 OG Todd Pettengill and the Grammy-nominated Code Orange. 108 00:05:28,428 --> 00:05:31,798 If the house a' rockin', don't bother knocking, 109 00:05:31,864 --> 00:05:33,332 just come on in! 110 00:05:33,399 --> 00:05:38,871 The NXT superstars are poised to tear the house down! 111 00:05:40,673 --> 00:05:42,942 [Shotzi Blackheart's music playing] 112 00:05:43,009 --> 00:05:45,445 [crowd cheering] 113 00:05:46,879 --> 00:05:47,814 [bell ringing] 114 00:05:47,880 --> 00:05:50,283 [Alicia] The following contest, scheduled for one fall, 115 00:05:50,349 --> 00:05:53,653 is a six-woman tag-team match! 116 00:05:53,720 --> 00:05:56,622 Introducing first, from Oakland, California, 117 00:05:56,689 --> 00:06:00,059 Shotzi Blackheart! 118 00:06:00,126 --> 00:06:02,695 [Beth] Speaking of tearing the house down, 119 00:06:02,762 --> 00:06:05,131 while a lot of new competitors would feel disheartened 120 00:06:05,198 --> 00:06:08,735 by the mean girls of NXT, Shotzi uses it for ammunition. 121 00:06:08,801 --> 00:06:10,069 She's a one-woman army, 122 00:06:10,136 --> 00:06:12,705 and her strategy is to wreck everything in her path. 123 00:06:13,306 --> 00:06:16,642 [Mauro] Just like the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, 124 00:06:16,709 --> 00:06:20,146 Shotzi Blackheart is a real wild child! 125 00:06:20,980 --> 00:06:23,049 [female announcer] And her tag-team partners, 126 00:06:23,116 --> 00:06:28,388 first, from the Welsh Valleys, Tegan Nox! 127 00:06:29,889 --> 00:06:32,692 [Beth] Tegan Nox is definitely no pushover. 128 00:06:32,759 --> 00:06:35,862 She's here tonight, and she has plans to end the beef 129 00:06:35,928 --> 00:06:40,166 that she has with Dakota Kai, Candice LeRae and Raquel Gonzalez 130 00:06:40,233 --> 00:06:41,501 once and for all. 131 00:06:42,735 --> 00:06:45,271 [Mia Yim's music playing] 132 00:06:51,277 --> 00:06:54,447 [female announcer] And, from Fontana, California, 133 00:06:54,514 --> 00:06:57,417 Mia Yim! 134 00:06:57,483 --> 00:07:00,987 [Mauro] Competition rules everything around Mia Yim. 135 00:07:01,053 --> 00:07:04,257 The head baddie in charge has dogged determination 136 00:07:04,323 --> 00:07:07,727 and a bulldog mentality, like her beloved Stannis, 137 00:07:07,794 --> 00:07:13,466 and something tells me she can't wait to get her hands on Candice LeRae. 138 00:07:16,669 --> 00:07:19,372 [Dakota Kai's music playing] 139 00:07:24,510 --> 00:07:25,978 [Alicia] And their opponents… 140 00:07:26,045 --> 00:07:32,285 First, the team of Raquel Gonzales and Dakota Kai! 141 00:07:32,351 --> 00:07:36,656 [Mauro] And, Beth, the kick-happy Kiwi, Dakota Kai, has kicked it up a notch 142 00:07:36,722 --> 00:07:41,828 by enlisting the services of the towering Raquel Gonzalez, 143 00:07:41,894 --> 00:07:46,766 and she has already delivered dividends for the diabolical duo. 144 00:07:47,834 --> 00:07:50,536 [Clarice LaRue's music playing] 145 00:07:55,608 --> 00:07:59,712 [Alicia] Their tag-team partner, from Riverside, California, 146 00:07:59,779 --> 00:08:02,815 Candice LeRae! 147 00:08:03,549 --> 00:08:06,719 [Beth] Well, Candice LeRae has become the pretentious superbrat 148 00:08:06,786 --> 00:08:09,021 that she always despised. It's been a shame 149 00:08:09,088 --> 00:08:12,792 to see her take the word of her teammates, Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez. 150 00:08:12,859 --> 00:08:14,961 You can tell by the look on her face 151 00:08:15,027 --> 00:08:18,865 she is enjoying this new turn in her personality. 152 00:08:18,931 --> 00:08:23,970 [Mauro] Yeah, Candice LeRae has created more drama than a Real Housewives reunion 153 00:08:24,036 --> 00:08:26,472 in the NXT women's division. 154 00:08:26,539 --> 00:08:31,644 And, hey, Tom, this rivalry, these personal issues, 155 00:08:31,711 --> 00:08:34,146 about to be turned up to 11. 156 00:08:34,213 --> 00:08:37,083 [Tom] You're absolutely right. Think about how much things exploded 157 00:08:37,149 --> 00:08:41,387 this past Wednesday night on NXT, resulted in this match being made. 158 00:08:41,454 --> 00:08:43,890 All six of these superstars with something to prove. 159 00:08:43,956 --> 00:08:46,459 And the best point, there's a lot of personal vendettas 160 00:08:46,526 --> 00:08:48,160 to be resolved here tonight. 161 00:08:48,227 --> 00:08:51,931 [Mauro] We anticipate a combustible confrontation, 162 00:08:51,998 --> 00:08:56,369 and Yim and LeRae wasting little time to get it on. 163 00:08:56,435 --> 00:08:58,771 [crowd chanting] 164 00:08:58,838 --> 00:09:01,540 [Mauro] Although it appears Candice LeRae may not be… 165 00:09:01,607 --> 00:09:02,808 Oh, there you go! 166 00:09:02,875 --> 00:09:05,478 LeRae wants nothing to do with Mia Yim. 167 00:09:07,313 --> 00:09:10,883 [Beth] Lerae doing a good job of hiding behind Raquel Gonzalez, 168 00:09:10,950 --> 00:09:13,586 who is giving me "ninth wonder of the world" vibes tonight. 169 00:09:13,653 --> 00:09:15,087 Who are you kidding? 170 00:09:15,154 --> 00:09:19,225 [Mauro] There's nowhere for someone the size of Raquel Gonzalez to hide, 171 00:09:19,292 --> 00:09:23,663 as she is able to toss Mia Yim into Yim's corner. 172 00:09:23,729 --> 00:09:26,632 Quick Go-Behind Waist Lock employed by Yim, 173 00:09:26,699 --> 00:09:29,535 but look at the strength of Gonzalez! 174 00:09:30,202 --> 00:09:32,772 [Beth] Gonzalez proving herself to be the wrecking ball 175 00:09:32,838 --> 00:09:34,707 of the women's division as of late. 176 00:09:35,841 --> 00:09:39,512 [Mauro] Mia Yim jumping up, looking for that Guillotine. 177 00:09:39,579 --> 00:09:44,116 One way to bring down the bigger Raquel Gonzalez, Tom. 178 00:09:44,183 --> 00:09:46,552 [Tom] Man, look at the power of Gonzalez! 179 00:09:46,619 --> 00:09:49,789 Talk about a stalling suplex, and now an opportunity for Nox. 180 00:09:49,855 --> 00:09:54,160 [Mauro] Yeah, fortuitous for Mia Yim, as Tegan Nox makes the tag. 181 00:09:54,226 --> 00:09:56,796 And Nox looking to chop down the redwood. 182 00:09:57,563 --> 00:10:02,201 [Beth] Nox going right for Mia… Gonzalez, the brute strength! 183 00:10:02,268 --> 00:10:05,438 [Mauro] Explosive shoulder tackle by Gonzalez, 184 00:10:05,504 --> 00:10:09,442 and now here comes her partner in crime, Dakota Kai. 185 00:10:09,508 --> 00:10:12,812 And of course, Kai and Nox, no love lost. 186 00:10:12,878 --> 00:10:15,047 Quick roll-up by Nox! 187 00:10:15,114 --> 00:10:16,515 [groans] 188 00:10:17,016 --> 00:10:19,018 [Mauro] Oh, and Lady Kane here, Beth. 189 00:10:20,052 --> 00:10:24,090 [Beth] Absolutely, these two women have been to hell and back with one another. 190 00:10:24,156 --> 00:10:26,225 Betrayal between them. 191 00:10:26,292 --> 00:10:31,263 [Mauro] Nox was going for that choke slam, but Dakota Kai with the evasion tactics 192 00:10:31,330 --> 00:10:34,667 and a quick roll-up for a two-count! And remember, 193 00:10:34,734 --> 00:10:40,006 Kai won the first-ever Street Fight in the NXT women's division against Nox, 194 00:10:40,072 --> 00:10:42,041 with a big assist to Gonzalez. 195 00:10:42,108 --> 00:10:46,112 The roll-up by Nox, the counter by Kai, wow! 196 00:10:46,178 --> 00:10:49,582 [Beth] These former best friends know each other so well! 197 00:10:49,649 --> 00:10:51,851 [Mauro] And there was a meeting of the minds 198 00:10:51,917 --> 00:10:53,986 that was painful for both of them, Tom. 199 00:10:54,053 --> 00:10:56,422 [Tom] Let's not forget how this rivalry began, 200 00:10:56,489 --> 00:11:01,060 Dakota Kai turning her back on Tegan Nox at TakeOver: War Games. 201 00:11:01,127 --> 00:11:04,764 [Mauro] Pounding board by Nox, tribute to her trainer. 202 00:11:04,830 --> 00:11:07,166 And there's a cover, back press for a two! 203 00:11:07,833 --> 00:11:11,637 [Beth] Nox has been absolutely relentless since she got in the ring with Dakota Kai. 204 00:11:11,704 --> 00:11:16,308 [Mauro] Speaking of relentless, here comes Shotzi Blackheart. 205 00:11:16,375 --> 00:11:19,845 And her trajectory has been going through the roof! 206 00:11:19,912 --> 00:11:22,882 And there, she takes the fight to Dakota Kai, 207 00:11:22,948 --> 00:11:26,185 slamming her face-first into the canvas. 208 00:11:26,252 --> 00:11:29,855 [Beth] Shotzi's such a unique personality. Unique arsenal, 209 00:11:29,922 --> 00:11:33,125 but high-risk maneuvers don't always pay off! 210 00:11:33,192 --> 00:11:38,097 [Mauro] And there's a scorpion kick by the captain of Team Kick, Dakota Kai. 211 00:11:38,164 --> 00:11:44,136 She rolls Blackheart into the ring, and there's a quick cover by Dakota Kai. 212 00:11:44,203 --> 00:11:47,139 But still plenty of fight left in Blackheart. 213 00:11:47,206 --> 00:11:48,040 [ref] Tag! 214 00:11:48,908 --> 00:11:51,177 [Beth] Kai doing her best to keep the fresh woman in, 215 00:11:51,243 --> 00:11:54,413 to keep the heat on Shotzi Blackheart. 216 00:11:54,480 --> 00:11:57,817 [Mauro] And Candice LeRae, missing with the senton, 217 00:11:57,883 --> 00:12:01,787 and then the big roundhouse kick by Shotzi Blackheart! 218 00:12:01,854 --> 00:12:04,323 It appears to have rattled Candice LeRae. 219 00:12:04,390 --> 00:12:06,559 -And look at this. -Looking for safe haven. 220 00:12:07,893 --> 00:12:10,896 [Beth] And again, LeRae hiding behind Gonzalez. 221 00:12:10,963 --> 00:12:12,598 [Mauro] Mama Mia, what a… 222 00:12:12,665 --> 00:12:13,833 Oh, my! 223 00:12:13,899 --> 00:12:18,771 Raquel Gonzalez catching Blackheart in the midst of a Toll-Pay! 224 00:12:18,838 --> 00:12:20,439 Incredible power! 225 00:12:20,506 --> 00:12:22,508 Oh, but here comes Mia Yim! 226 00:12:24,176 --> 00:12:27,046 [Beth] Yim able to topple the women… 227 00:12:27,113 --> 00:12:28,214 And now LeRae off! 228 00:12:28,280 --> 00:12:31,584 [Mauro] Wow! Springboard Plancha by LeRae! 229 00:12:31,650 --> 00:12:34,887 And these women, putting it all on the line! 230 00:12:34,954 --> 00:12:41,060 Each of them looking to move up in the most competitive division in WWE. 231 00:12:41,127 --> 00:12:43,996 And Nox, oh, my god! 232 00:12:44,864 --> 00:12:48,400 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! 233 00:12:51,403 --> 00:12:54,006 [Mauro] You think about where Nox has been, 234 00:12:54,073 --> 00:12:55,875 how much she's had to endure. 235 00:12:55,941 --> 00:12:58,010 And yet, look at this, you guys! 236 00:12:58,077 --> 00:13:03,182 [Beth] Picture-perfect Molly-Go-Round from Tegan Nox, top of the entire pile. 237 00:13:03,249 --> 00:13:05,084 [Mauro] No filter required, 238 00:13:05,151 --> 00:13:08,788 and Shotzi Blackheart, looking to go the aerial route. 239 00:13:08,854 --> 00:13:14,460 Plenty of air miles being accrued, as there is the Meteora by Blackheart! 240 00:13:14,527 --> 00:13:16,295 [crowd cheering] 241 00:13:16,362 --> 00:13:18,831 [Beth] The last two women standing. 242 00:13:18,898 --> 00:13:21,700 -Blackheart could finish her off! -[Mauro] Oh! 243 00:13:21,767 --> 00:13:27,006 And, of course, Candice LeRae drawing the ire of every woman in the division. 244 00:13:27,072 --> 00:13:29,441 And there's Blackheart, looking for the victory! 245 00:13:30,910 --> 00:13:33,813 [Beth] Candice LeRae has been very vocal as of late… 246 00:13:35,314 --> 00:13:38,584 thinking that she deserves opportunities, making demands. 247 00:13:38,651 --> 00:13:40,452 [Mauro] They feel underappreciated, 248 00:13:40,519 --> 00:13:43,389 they think NXT has become a toxic wasteland. 249 00:13:43,455 --> 00:13:44,924 Big… Oh, wow! 250 00:13:45,491 --> 00:13:48,027 Blackheart, with the bridge, reverse! 251 00:13:48,594 --> 00:13:52,598 Underhooks here, and Dakota Kai comes in to kick 252 00:13:52,665 --> 00:13:53,999 Blackheart in the ribs. 253 00:13:55,134 --> 00:13:59,471 [Beth] But damage done to the shoulders and back of Candice LeRae. 254 00:13:59,939 --> 00:14:01,941 -[Tom] Wait a minute! -[Beth] Uh oh! 255 00:14:03,209 --> 00:14:05,311 -[Beth] Again, the power… -[Mauro] Oh! 256 00:14:05,377 --> 00:14:08,047 -[Beth] Raquel Gonzalez… -Close one by Raquel Gonzalez, 257 00:14:08,113 --> 00:14:11,283 with that lethal lariat from the lone-star state. 258 00:14:11,350 --> 00:14:13,252 LeRae with the back press, hooks the leg. 259 00:14:13,319 --> 00:14:14,687 Gets a two-count. 260 00:14:14,753 --> 00:14:17,990 And LeRae dragging Blackheart into the corner. 261 00:14:18,057 --> 00:14:21,360 The high ring IQ of Candice LeRae on display. 262 00:14:21,427 --> 00:14:22,394 Tag is made. 263 00:14:22,461 --> 00:14:23,963 [Yim] C'mon, Shotzi! 264 00:14:24,029 --> 00:14:26,332 -C'mon, Shotzi! -[Nox] You got it, Shotzi! 265 00:14:26,398 --> 00:14:27,733 [woman] C'mon, Shotzi! 266 00:14:27,800 --> 00:14:30,502 [Beth] Once again, Dakota Kai in control. 267 00:14:30,569 --> 00:14:34,073 And this is where we have seen this vicious streak from her. 268 00:14:35,174 --> 00:14:38,010 [Mauro] And remember, it was Kai who helped 269 00:14:38,077 --> 00:14:40,813 Raquel Gonzalez defeat Shotzi Blackheart. 270 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:44,717 Kai commandeered Blackheart's tank, tried to destroy it! 271 00:14:47,186 --> 00:14:49,655 [Beth] That does not sit well with Shotzi Blackheart. 272 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:51,423 Nobody puts hands on the tank! 273 00:14:51,490 --> 00:14:55,194 [Mauro] Neither does that! Face-first into the top turnbuckle. 274 00:14:55,261 --> 00:14:58,697 And you see the cohesion, you see the chemistry, Tom, 275 00:14:58,764 --> 00:15:01,500 between Gonzalez and Kai especially. 276 00:15:01,567 --> 00:15:04,603 [Tom] Whether you like it or not, Raquel Gonzalez has paid dividends. 277 00:15:04,670 --> 00:15:08,440 Oh, and the official not seeing this involvement by Dakota Kai! 278 00:15:08,507 --> 00:15:14,380 [Mauro] And that's exactly why Kai conscripted Raquel Gonzalez, 279 00:15:14,446 --> 00:15:17,416 because two, much stronger than one, 280 00:15:17,483 --> 00:15:20,819 especially when one is the towering Raquel Gonzalez. 281 00:15:22,154 --> 00:15:23,455 [indistinct] right now! 282 00:15:24,056 --> 00:15:27,393 [Mauro] Blackheart needs to desperately make the tag. 283 00:15:27,459 --> 00:15:31,030 But look at how Dakota Kai, coming off the ring, and here comes… 284 00:15:31,096 --> 00:15:33,866 Oh! But Kai, missing with the facewash. 285 00:15:34,667 --> 00:15:36,835 [Beth] And there's an opening for Blackheart. 286 00:15:37,803 --> 00:15:41,173 Miscommunication by Kai's team. 287 00:15:41,240 --> 00:15:44,743 [Mauro] Oh, wow! Shotzi Blackheart driving the forehead of Kai 288 00:15:44,810 --> 00:15:47,012 into her own Step-up Enziguri! 289 00:15:47,079 --> 00:15:49,048 Kai ends up in the wrong corner. 290 00:15:49,114 --> 00:15:53,352 And the tag is made, and in comes the merciless Candice LeRae, 291 00:15:53,419 --> 00:15:57,356 the poison pixie, displaying nothing but femme! 292 00:15:58,891 --> 00:16:01,160 [Beth] And the trash talk continues. 293 00:16:01,226 --> 00:16:04,797 [Mauro] Oh! Escaping through the legs, Blackheart makes the tag, 294 00:16:04,863 --> 00:16:08,300 and Mia Yim and Candice LeRae, finally squaring off! 295 00:16:08,367 --> 00:16:10,235 Dropkick by Yim. 296 00:16:11,704 --> 00:16:15,874 Neckbreaker! And, Beth, remember how the hostilities began. 297 00:16:15,941 --> 00:16:19,511 It was LeRae taking exception to what she said 298 00:16:19,578 --> 00:16:23,082 were many opportunities given to Yim on a silver platter. 299 00:16:23,148 --> 00:16:24,883 Dragon suplex! 300 00:16:24,950 --> 00:16:27,653 And there's a cover for two and a half. 301 00:16:27,720 --> 00:16:30,823 [Beth] Yim would love to shut LeRae's mouth once and for all 302 00:16:30,889 --> 00:16:32,358 with a victory here tonight. 303 00:16:34,326 --> 00:16:35,361 But once again… 304 00:16:35,427 --> 00:16:37,062 [Mauro] Forearm to Gonzalez, 305 00:16:37,129 --> 00:16:41,567 and Mia Yim delivering receipts everywhere here, Tom. 306 00:16:41,633 --> 00:16:45,170 [Tom] And went through… Caught, caught by LeRae! 307 00:16:48,440 --> 00:16:51,777 [Beth] Yim hit the mat high on the shoulders and upper back… 308 00:16:52,311 --> 00:16:54,246 knocking the wind out of her. 309 00:16:54,313 --> 00:16:55,948 [clapping] 310 00:16:56,015 --> 00:16:59,284 [Mauro] Mia Yim… Candice LeRae looking to make the tag. 311 00:16:59,351 --> 00:17:02,955 Raquel Gonzalez makes the tag, and here comes Tegan Nox! 312 00:17:04,556 --> 00:17:07,926 And Nox knocking Raquel Gonzalez about here. 313 00:17:07,993 --> 00:17:09,294 Body attack! 314 00:17:09,928 --> 00:17:12,598 Strafing the body with those shots! 315 00:17:12,664 --> 00:17:16,301 Oh, but she may have hurt her right arm looking to deliver a… 316 00:17:16,568 --> 00:17:19,104 Wow, nice stomping of the toes! 317 00:17:19,171 --> 00:17:23,409 European uppercut, but here, Raquel Gonzalez, again, 318 00:17:23,475 --> 00:17:26,178 just tossing Nox overhead. 319 00:17:26,245 --> 00:17:29,815 [Beth] And Nox again able to evade a possible disaster. 320 00:17:29,882 --> 00:17:30,949 Oh, no! 321 00:17:31,016 --> 00:17:34,453 [Mauro] Not for long! Powerbomb by Gonzalez! 322 00:17:34,520 --> 00:17:36,688 The cover! Oh, and… 323 00:17:37,523 --> 00:17:39,358 Nox able to survive. 324 00:17:39,425 --> 00:17:43,695 Mia Yim coming in to try to make life difficult for Raquel Gonzalez. 325 00:17:43,762 --> 00:17:47,099 But, Tom, she gets tossed out of the ring unceremoniously, 326 00:17:47,166 --> 00:17:48,634 and LeRae taking exception. 327 00:17:48,700 --> 00:17:50,836 [Tom] And now LeRae and Mia Yim cannot be controlled, 328 00:17:50,903 --> 00:17:52,805 and they're battling into the garage 329 00:17:52,871 --> 00:17:55,007 in the middle of this six-man tag-team match. 330 00:17:55,073 --> 00:17:56,508 Six-woman, excuse me. 331 00:17:56,575 --> 00:17:58,744 [Mauro] We talked about tearing down the house. 332 00:17:58,811 --> 00:18:01,647 It's Yim and LeRae who wanna destroy the house! 333 00:18:01,713 --> 00:18:04,516 [Beth] Now it's a four-woman tag-team match. 334 00:18:04,583 --> 00:18:06,952 But again, Gonzalez in control, 335 00:18:07,019 --> 00:18:09,021 -using her power… -[Mauro] [indistinct], Kai… 336 00:18:09,088 --> 00:18:11,723 Oh, but a malfunction at the junction! 337 00:18:11,790 --> 00:18:14,526 Kai kicking Gonzalez in the head. 338 00:18:14,593 --> 00:18:19,498 And now it's Nox… Lady Kane with the choke slam on Kai! 339 00:18:20,165 --> 00:18:23,702 And now the tandem offense of Blackheart and Nox. 340 00:18:23,769 --> 00:18:27,506 Raquel Gonzalez and Dakota Kai on the receiving end 341 00:18:27,573 --> 00:18:30,209 of the wrath of Blackheart and Nox. 342 00:18:30,275 --> 00:18:32,311 Oh, the Shiniest Wizard! 343 00:18:32,377 --> 00:18:34,113 The Shiniest Wizard! 344 00:18:34,179 --> 00:18:36,248 -Will Nox exact revenge? -[bell rings] 345 00:18:36,315 --> 00:18:37,483 She does! 346 00:18:38,250 --> 00:18:41,453 [Alicia] Here are your winners, the team of Shotzi Blackheart, 347 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:45,757 Mia Yim, and Tegan Nox! 348 00:18:46,492 --> 00:18:49,695 [Beth] Beautiful teamwork between Blackheart and Nox. 349 00:18:49,761 --> 00:18:52,164 They were able to score the victory 350 00:18:52,231 --> 00:18:55,534 on this epic matchup to kick off In Your House. 351 00:18:55,601 --> 00:18:57,536 [Mauro] But, Tom, even more importantly, 352 00:18:57,603 --> 00:19:02,541 Nox was able to pin Dakota Kai, which means even more. 353 00:19:02,608 --> 00:19:05,711 [Tom] So important. It was a great job down the stretch 354 00:19:05,777 --> 00:19:07,746 by Tegan Nox and Shotzi Blackheart 355 00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:10,182 to eliminate Raquel Gonzalez from the equation. 356 00:19:10,249 --> 00:19:13,452 Yim and LeRae battling into the house, but at the end of the day, 357 00:19:13,519 --> 00:19:18,657 Tegan Nox scores an important victory over Dakota Kai at TakeOver. 358 00:19:18,724 --> 00:19:21,393 [rock music playing] 359 00:19:25,030 --> 00:19:28,634 [narrator] Promotional consideration, paid for by the following. 360 00:19:30,502 --> 00:19:33,939 Good Humor WWE Superstar Cookie Sandwich. 361 00:19:34,006 --> 00:19:35,007 Hmm! 362 00:19:35,073 --> 00:19:36,708 [narrator] Rich, creamy. 363 00:19:36,775 --> 00:19:37,876 Hmm! 364 00:19:37,943 --> 00:19:40,012 [narrator] And just 150 calories. 365 00:19:40,078 --> 00:19:42,981 These frozen snacks are a delicious way to indulge. 366 00:19:43,048 --> 00:19:45,417 Yeah! 367 00:19:46,118 --> 00:19:49,588 [narrator] Good Humor WWE Superstar Cookie Sandwich, 368 00:19:49,655 --> 00:19:52,357 the perfect dairy treat for fans of wrestling. 369 00:19:52,424 --> 00:19:53,625 Indulge! 370 00:19:57,496 --> 00:20:01,400 [Beth] Well, In Your House has certainly been off to an amazing kickoff, 371 00:20:01,466 --> 00:20:04,836 but it is no secret that The Nightmare, Rhea Ripley, 372 00:20:04,903 --> 00:20:08,073 is focused on getting the NXT Women's Championship tonight, 373 00:20:08,140 --> 00:20:12,978 as she faces off in a Triple Threat against Charlotte Flair and Io Shirai. 374 00:20:13,045 --> 00:20:16,215 [Tom] But coming up next, it is a first-time-ever matchup. 375 00:20:16,281 --> 00:20:19,151 Will Finn Bálor score a measure of retaliation, 376 00:20:19,217 --> 00:20:24,923 or will Damian Priest's recent sneak attack lead him to victory at TakeOver? 377 00:20:28,560 --> 00:20:30,662 [Bálor] Wrestling playbook 101… 378 00:20:31,263 --> 00:20:32,898 attack "the guy". 379 00:20:32,965 --> 00:20:35,300 [Mauro] Finn Bálor's current status is unknown. 380 00:20:35,367 --> 00:20:37,869 Get the push. 381 00:20:37,936 --> 00:20:40,939 [Mauro] An incident occurred inside the NXT locker room. 382 00:20:41,006 --> 00:20:42,541 But then, the bell rings. 383 00:20:42,608 --> 00:20:44,309 -[bell rings] -[sinister laughter] 384 00:20:44,376 --> 00:20:46,945 ♪ You think you know what you want ♪ 385 00:20:47,012 --> 00:20:49,648 ♪ Until you're inside the net ♪ 386 00:20:49,715 --> 00:20:52,417 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 387 00:20:52,484 --> 00:20:54,920 ♪ Until you're drowning in it ♪ 388 00:20:54,987 --> 00:20:57,055 [Priest] Finn Bálor returning to NXT, 389 00:20:57,122 --> 00:21:00,692 that's a possible target that turned into an opportunity. 390 00:21:00,759 --> 00:21:01,593 I'm coming for him. 391 00:21:01,660 --> 00:21:03,895 Damian Priest, you want to live forever? 392 00:21:03,962 --> 00:21:06,131 You're not going about it a very smart way. 393 00:21:06,198 --> 00:21:09,801 [Priest] At TakeOver, the name Finn Bálor will turn to ash, 394 00:21:09,868 --> 00:21:11,770 while the name Damian Priest… 395 00:21:11,837 --> 00:21:13,105 It's gonna live forever. 396 00:21:13,171 --> 00:21:14,673 [sinister laughter] 397 00:21:14,740 --> 00:21:17,142 I'm 20 years towards eternity, 398 00:21:17,209 --> 00:21:19,478 while you've been treading water for the last year. 399 00:21:19,544 --> 00:21:22,614 Well, Finn Bálor is not your lifeline. 400 00:21:22,681 --> 00:21:25,584 But at TakeOver, you will meet The Prince, 401 00:21:25,651 --> 00:21:30,389 and you will kneel at my altar, right before I bury you. 402 00:21:31,490 --> 00:21:34,293 ♪ You got it all figured out ♪ 403 00:21:34,359 --> 00:21:36,728 ♪ Until you're under the skin ♪ 404 00:21:40,198 --> 00:21:42,567 [burning fire effect] 405 00:21:47,239 --> 00:21:50,809 [Damian Priest's music playing] 406 00:22:03,989 --> 00:22:05,190 [bell rings] 407 00:22:05,257 --> 00:22:07,959 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 408 00:22:08,026 --> 00:22:10,996 Making his way to the ring from New York City, 409 00:22:11,063 --> 00:22:15,901 weighing in at 249 pounds, Damian Priest! 410 00:22:15,967 --> 00:22:17,969 [crowd clapping to tune] 411 00:22:19,471 --> 00:22:22,407 [Mauro] The Archer of Infamy, Damian Priest, 412 00:22:22,474 --> 00:22:27,646 has been using his Arrow of Annihilation to make his painful point. 413 00:22:27,713 --> 00:22:32,651 His latest target, one of the biggest stars in NXT history, 414 00:22:32,718 --> 00:22:35,987 the former NXT champion, Finn Bálor. 415 00:22:36,822 --> 00:22:39,091 [Beth] The late, great Brandon Lee once said 416 00:22:39,157 --> 00:22:43,161 the key to immorality is first living a life worth remembering, 417 00:22:43,228 --> 00:22:46,064 but Priest is hellbound on doing whatever it takes to make sure 418 00:22:46,131 --> 00:22:50,202 he is never forgotten. In this case, at the expense of Finn Bálor. 419 00:22:50,969 --> 00:22:54,005 [Mauro] Priest took a page out of Triple H's playbook 420 00:22:54,072 --> 00:22:57,109 when Priest held Bálor down with a steel chair, 421 00:22:57,175 --> 00:23:01,379 just like The Game did in his epic rivalry with The Undertaker. 422 00:23:01,446 --> 00:23:04,750 Priest obviously a student of the game. 423 00:23:05,550 --> 00:23:09,588 [Finn Bálor's music playing] 424 00:23:31,243 --> 00:23:35,180 [Alicia] His opponent, from Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland, 425 00:23:35,247 --> 00:23:38,450 Finn Bálor! 426 00:23:38,517 --> 00:23:42,754 [Mauro] Well, Bálor seeks to make Priest pay for messing with The Prince, 427 00:23:42,821 --> 00:23:46,324 and, hey, Beth, judging by the photo Bálor posted on Twitter, 428 00:23:46,391 --> 00:23:49,828 where he superimposed Priest's head on an infant, 429 00:23:49,895 --> 00:23:52,998 Bálor is looking to treat Priest like a baby treats a diaper, 430 00:23:53,064 --> 00:23:56,268 and as a mom, you know a thing or "number two" about that. 431 00:23:56,334 --> 00:23:59,871 [Beth laughs] I see what you did there, Mauro, with the number two. 432 00:23:59,938 --> 00:24:02,841 But Bálor, definitely, a sense of humor outside the ring, 433 00:24:02,908 --> 00:24:07,412 but once he steps foot into the ring, it's all business. 434 00:24:07,479 --> 00:24:11,016 And Bálor is a dangerous man in the squared circle. 435 00:24:11,082 --> 00:24:13,685 [Mauro] And, Tom, what about Bálor's credentials? 436 00:24:13,752 --> 00:24:18,123 Not only here in NXT, but throughout WWE. 437 00:24:18,190 --> 00:24:22,194 [Tom] Well, first-ever Universal Champion, multiple-time Intercontinental Champion. 438 00:24:22,260 --> 00:24:24,496 We know about his NXT championship, 439 00:24:24,563 --> 00:24:28,066 and that is exactly why Damian Priest went after Finn Bálor. 440 00:24:28,133 --> 00:24:30,402 Bálor even acknowledged it. Oh, wait a minute! 441 00:24:30,468 --> 00:24:32,571 But Bálor wasting no time! 442 00:24:32,637 --> 00:24:35,674 Smoking Priest with the Meet the Woo dropkick. 443 00:24:36,374 --> 00:24:41,446 And it was an arrow of Bálor's own that found the target on Priest. 444 00:24:43,682 --> 00:24:46,485 [Beth] No posing or peacocking tonight. 445 00:24:46,551 --> 00:24:49,221 [Mauro] Yeah, Bálor putting the boots to Damian Priest. 446 00:24:49,287 --> 00:24:52,190 Wasting little time, Beth, to make his point 447 00:24:52,257 --> 00:24:54,626 against the bigger Damian Priest. 448 00:24:57,262 --> 00:25:00,432 [Beth] An aggressive start from Damian Priest. 449 00:25:00,499 --> 00:25:01,766 [Mauro] Ooh! 450 00:25:01,833 --> 00:25:03,735 And Priest, unable to attack. 451 00:25:03,802 --> 00:25:06,004 Jaw block there, by Bálor! 452 00:25:06,905 --> 00:25:11,476 And he's a fan of English football, Tom, but also starting to pick up 453 00:25:11,543 --> 00:25:17,215 the American football, the love for it, especially the New England Patriots. 454 00:25:17,282 --> 00:25:20,418 [Tom] I mean, you can't blame Finn Bálor for this. 455 00:25:20,485 --> 00:25:23,054 You were attacked in the locker room by Damian Priest. 456 00:25:23,121 --> 00:25:25,357 All so Priest could get a match here at TakeOver. 457 00:25:25,423 --> 00:25:28,293 Finn Bálor's made it very clear, since he returned here to NXT, 458 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:30,061 he doesn't give a damn about anybody else. 459 00:25:30,128 --> 00:25:32,697 Get in his way, he'll try and take you out! 460 00:25:32,764 --> 00:25:35,367 [Mauro] And the steel chairs were in Bálor's way, 461 00:25:35,433 --> 00:25:37,269 there's the steel steps. 462 00:25:37,869 --> 00:25:40,639 Proving to be a big barrier for Bálor. 463 00:25:40,705 --> 00:25:42,908 And remember, Bálor hurt his shoulder 464 00:25:42,974 --> 00:25:46,578 the night that he became the inaugural Universal Champion. 465 00:25:47,279 --> 00:25:50,782 [Tom] Fateful night at SummerSlam against Seth Rollins a number of years ago. 466 00:25:50,849 --> 00:25:52,851 But now, Damian Priest is taking control. 467 00:25:52,918 --> 00:25:55,654 We're going to find out just how ready Priest is for Bálor. 468 00:25:56,488 --> 00:25:58,723 [Mauro] Biggest opportunity of Priest's career, 469 00:25:58,790 --> 00:26:02,093 dropping Bálor face first on the apron, Beth. 470 00:26:02,894 --> 00:26:05,697 [Beth] Of course, Damian Priest, one of his greatest inspirations, 471 00:26:05,764 --> 00:26:08,900 Hall of Famer Scott Hall, cultivated a similar style, 472 00:26:08,967 --> 00:26:11,736 proved the bad-gap guy can finish first. 473 00:26:11,803 --> 00:26:15,540 Priest is not opposed to dipping into that bag of tricks. 474 00:26:15,607 --> 00:26:19,144 [Mauro] Priest, at one time, lost 100 pounds. 475 00:26:19,210 --> 00:26:23,081 Would like to drop another 200 tonight, in the form of Bálor! 476 00:26:23,148 --> 00:26:23,982 [Beth] Whoa! 477 00:26:25,550 --> 00:26:26,918 Precariously poised… 478 00:26:27,586 --> 00:26:28,587 [Mauro] Wow! 479 00:26:28,653 --> 00:26:32,357 And across the apron goes the back of Finn Bálor! 480 00:26:32,424 --> 00:26:35,593 Innovative offense by Damian Priest. 481 00:26:38,029 --> 00:26:42,601 [Beth] You can see Bálor writhing in pain, clutching his lower back. 482 00:26:42,667 --> 00:26:44,536 Look at the Mark on his left shoulder. 483 00:26:45,503 --> 00:26:49,074 [Mauro] Ooh, and look at the mark that's going to leave on Bálor's face. 484 00:26:49,140 --> 00:26:50,675 What a right hand, Tom! 485 00:26:50,742 --> 00:26:53,144 [Tom] And Damian Priest, his is what he can do. 486 00:26:53,211 --> 00:26:56,281 He has range, he has power. He can impose his will 487 00:26:56,348 --> 00:27:00,619 against a superstar like Finn Bálor, now that Priest has taken the momentum. 488 00:27:00,685 --> 00:27:02,454 [Mauro] But he has to be careful here, Beth. 489 00:27:02,520 --> 00:27:05,824 You don't want to taunt someone the caliber of Finn Bálor, 490 00:27:05,890 --> 00:27:07,459 no matter how big you are. 491 00:27:07,525 --> 00:27:09,060 [Beth] Absolutely not. 492 00:27:09,127 --> 00:27:12,564 Finn Bálor's been at his best since coming back to NXT. 493 00:27:12,630 --> 00:27:14,165 [indistinct] 494 00:27:15,600 --> 00:27:18,503 [Mauro] Priest taunting Bálor, Bálor creating separation. 495 00:27:18,570 --> 00:27:20,572 Smashing in those forearms. 496 00:27:20,639 --> 00:27:24,442 But then, being caught by Priest, driven into the corner, 497 00:27:24,509 --> 00:27:26,444 and the counter by Bálor. 498 00:27:27,479 --> 00:27:32,817 Oh, wow! Leaping Flatliner by Damian Priest. 499 00:27:32,884 --> 00:27:34,552 Will it be last rites for Bálor? 500 00:27:34,619 --> 00:27:36,087 Ground and pound now! 501 00:27:37,055 --> 00:27:39,057 Priest punishing Bálor! 502 00:27:42,060 --> 00:27:45,497 [Tom] Take one more look at this. Finn Bálor thought he had an opportunity. 503 00:27:45,563 --> 00:27:49,467 Look at the height that Damian Priest gets on this Flatliner! 504 00:27:50,602 --> 00:27:54,406 [Beth] And now the pendulum has swung in favor of Damian Priest. 505 00:27:54,472 --> 00:27:59,310 [Mauro] Irish Whip, and the leaping Priest with the elbow on Bálor, 506 00:27:59,377 --> 00:28:03,181 and Damian Priest firing on all cylinders here, 507 00:28:03,248 --> 00:28:08,420 and looking to drive the air, the fighting spirit out of Finn Bálor. 508 00:28:08,486 --> 00:28:11,356 [Beth] The height and weight advantage to Damian Priest. 509 00:28:11,423 --> 00:28:14,359 [Mauro] Cover by Priest, but Bálor kicks out at one. 510 00:28:14,426 --> 00:28:18,530 Showing that Priest is going to have to mete out a lot more punishment 511 00:28:18,596 --> 00:28:21,099 if he wants to vanquish The Prince. 512 00:28:22,767 --> 00:28:25,470 [Beth] Once again, Priest attacking that left shoulder 513 00:28:25,537 --> 00:28:27,706 that we saw injured earlier on. 514 00:28:29,140 --> 00:28:34,446 Putting torque on the neck, the labrum, all the delicate tendons of the shoulder. 515 00:28:34,512 --> 00:28:36,581 [rhythmic clapping] 516 00:28:37,549 --> 00:28:40,185 [Mauro] Bálor working his way up to his feet, 517 00:28:40,251 --> 00:28:44,622 encouraged by the NXT faithful here tonight. 518 00:28:44,689 --> 00:28:47,358 NXT TakeOver: In Your House, 519 00:28:47,425 --> 00:28:52,964 the 25th anniversary of a classic pay-per-view. 520 00:28:53,031 --> 00:28:54,165 [ref] That's "no". 521 00:28:54,232 --> 00:28:56,000 [rhythmic clapping] 522 00:28:56,067 --> 00:28:59,304 [Beth] And Priest using his weight and height to just lay on Bálor. 523 00:29:00,405 --> 00:29:02,474 [Mauro] The crowd looking to fire up Bálor! 524 00:29:02,540 --> 00:29:07,178 Counters with a Jawbreaker, has Priest with the spaghetti legs, 525 00:29:07,245 --> 00:29:11,349 and there's the Bell Clap and the kick to the midsection by Priest. 526 00:29:13,351 --> 00:29:16,221 [Beth] And Priest attempted to disorient Bálor. 527 00:29:16,855 --> 00:29:21,059 [Mauro] Man, Bálor's hard-hitting offense still unable to take Priest off his feet. 528 00:29:21,126 --> 00:29:22,360 Ducks under the right hand! 529 00:29:22,427 --> 00:29:26,564 And, Tom, it was the momentum that carried Bálor to that vicious strike. 530 00:29:26,631 --> 00:29:30,034 [Tom] This is what Bálor has needed, just a slight window of opportunity. 531 00:29:30,101 --> 00:29:33,772 Bálor can use his speed, and now Priest coming in real trouble. 532 00:29:33,838 --> 00:29:35,974 [Mauro] Oh, but Priest, stopping the Irish Whip. 533 00:29:36,040 --> 00:29:38,076 Kick to the midsection. Priest, now… 534 00:29:38,143 --> 00:29:40,044 Oh, the counter by Bálor! 535 00:29:40,111 --> 00:29:42,413 What a vertical suplex, Beth! 536 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:45,683 [Beth] But you can see Bálor continuing to protect that left arm, 537 00:29:45,750 --> 00:29:47,652 keeping it winged in at his side. 538 00:29:47,719 --> 00:29:50,488 I don't know how useful it's gonna be going forward in this matchup. 539 00:29:51,523 --> 00:29:55,126 [Mauro] Dropkick through the ropes by Finn Bálor, buying himself… 540 00:29:55,193 --> 00:29:57,428 Oh, I thought he was buying himself a little more time, 541 00:29:57,495 --> 00:30:01,533 but he wants to take the fight to Priest on the outside, 542 00:30:01,599 --> 00:30:03,368 risking a count-out. 543 00:30:03,434 --> 00:30:05,770 And considering how Bálor started off this matchup, 544 00:30:05,837 --> 00:30:08,006 look at how relentless Bálor is! 545 00:30:08,072 --> 00:30:09,107 [Bálor] Let's go, Damian! 546 00:30:09,174 --> 00:30:12,177 [Beth] Of course, Mauro, this is such an emotional vendetta. 547 00:30:12,243 --> 00:30:15,246 Look at him continuing to lay kicks into Damian Priest. 548 00:30:15,313 --> 00:30:19,250 [Mauro] Yeah, Priest was the assailant who attacked Bálor… 549 00:30:20,718 --> 00:30:23,688 in the dressing room prior to Bálor's match 550 00:30:23,755 --> 00:30:26,090 with Velveteen Dream, the scheduled matchup. 551 00:30:26,157 --> 00:30:31,296 But Bálor, now looking to deliver comeuppance to Priest, 552 00:30:31,362 --> 00:30:35,833 but Priest levels Bálor with that lariat! 553 00:30:35,900 --> 00:30:38,803 And Priest may be setting Bálor up here. 554 00:30:39,604 --> 00:30:41,973 [man in crowd, rising] Ooh! 555 00:30:43,641 --> 00:30:45,610 [Mauro] Oh, he was looking for Razor's Edge. 556 00:30:45,677 --> 00:30:48,980 But Finn Bálor now, countered by Priest. 557 00:30:49,047 --> 00:30:51,015 Priest with the Broken Arrow! 558 00:30:51,082 --> 00:30:54,852 Broken Arrow by Priest, looking to break Bálor's back! 559 00:30:55,587 --> 00:30:59,057 [Beth] And an awkward landing on the tailbone for Finn Bálor. 560 00:30:59,123 --> 00:31:03,595 [Mauro] Oh! Bálor with the double-leg takedown and the double foot stomp. 561 00:31:03,661 --> 00:31:07,599 And, Tom, if Bálor's able to get to the top turnbuckle, 562 00:31:07,665 --> 00:31:11,536 we could see another version of that double foot stomp, the Coup de Grâce. 563 00:31:11,603 --> 00:31:14,272 [Tom] That Coup de Grâce can be deadly, as we take a look back here. 564 00:31:14,339 --> 00:31:18,009 Again, it was the showboating of Priest that put him in this position. 565 00:31:18,076 --> 00:31:20,245 Finn Bálor with the Double Stomp, 566 00:31:20,311 --> 00:31:22,347 right to the sternum of Priest. 567 00:31:22,413 --> 00:31:25,884 [Mauro] What a match here between Finn Bálor and Damian Priest, 568 00:31:25,950 --> 00:31:29,787 and an opportunity for Priest to really make this game, 569 00:31:29,854 --> 00:31:32,857 and perhaps allow his name to live forever, 570 00:31:32,924 --> 00:31:36,361 if he were to knock out a guy like Finn Bálor. 571 00:31:37,295 --> 00:31:40,098 And he's attempting to do just that, Beth. 572 00:31:40,932 --> 00:31:43,835 [Beth] Hard-hitting offense from both of these men. 573 00:31:43,901 --> 00:31:45,837 [Mauro] Which kick… Oh, there's the Pelé Kick! 574 00:31:45,904 --> 00:31:48,640 The Pelé kick, and the cover by Bálor! 575 00:31:50,141 --> 00:31:53,144 [Beth] Priest just able to kick out. 576 00:31:53,211 --> 00:31:57,682 [Mauro] And I hope you appreciated my Portuguese pronunciation of Pelé. 577 00:31:57,749 --> 00:31:59,584 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! 578 00:31:59,651 --> 00:32:00,985 [Beth] Well done, Mauro. 579 00:32:03,288 --> 00:32:06,090 [Mauro] NXT universe trying to fire up Balor… 580 00:32:06,157 --> 00:32:07,659 Or Bálor, excuse me. 581 00:32:07,725 --> 00:32:12,297 What about that Canadian stampede crowd at In Your House, back in '97? 582 00:32:12,363 --> 00:32:15,633 They were hotter than magma for the Hart Foundation. 583 00:32:15,700 --> 00:32:18,603 And this crowd here, rallying behind The Prince. 584 00:32:18,670 --> 00:32:22,073 [Beth] And speaking of hot, Bálor is breathing fire right now, 585 00:32:22,140 --> 00:32:24,442 ready to put away Damian Priest. 586 00:32:25,576 --> 00:32:28,980 [Mauro] Oh, but Priest catches Finn Bálor. 587 00:32:29,047 --> 00:32:31,983 And Priest looking for the… Oh, the roll-up victory! 588 00:32:32,050 --> 00:32:33,618 Rolled by Bálor! 589 00:32:34,152 --> 00:32:35,186 My goodness! 590 00:32:35,720 --> 00:32:39,090 Priest able to kick out, but look at this, Tom. 591 00:32:39,157 --> 00:32:42,460 It's Bálor taking out the much bigger Priest… Wow! 592 00:32:42,527 --> 00:32:45,530 [Tom] Damian Priest showing us how athletic he is. 593 00:32:45,596 --> 00:32:48,433 And how quickly did he fire off that kick? 594 00:32:48,499 --> 00:32:51,235 [Mauro] And how prepared is Damian Priest 595 00:32:51,302 --> 00:32:53,972 for the biggest match of his career, Beth? 596 00:32:54,772 --> 00:32:58,109 [Beth] Damian Priest looking in the best shape of his life. 597 00:32:58,176 --> 00:32:59,510 [Mauro] Oh, wow! 598 00:32:59,577 --> 00:33:02,146 Looking to deliver a Razor's Edge. 599 00:33:02,213 --> 00:33:05,416 Oh, and now the Edge on the apron on the edge of the apron! 600 00:33:05,483 --> 00:33:08,920 And the… The already battered back of Finn Bálor. 601 00:33:08,986 --> 00:33:10,855 He is in a world of hurt, guys. 602 00:33:10,922 --> 00:33:12,023 [Tom] This could be it! 603 00:33:12,090 --> 00:33:13,524 [Mauro] Priest goes for the cover! 604 00:33:13,591 --> 00:33:17,528 Back press, hooks the leg, and somehow, Finn Bálor… 605 00:33:17,595 --> 00:33:22,300 This is the championship mettle of Finn Bálor, escaping this. 606 00:33:22,367 --> 00:33:25,937 [Tom] He's gonna need all of that mettle, Mauro, to your point. 607 00:33:26,004 --> 00:33:29,006 All that to the lower back of Finn Bálor. 608 00:33:29,974 --> 00:33:32,910 [Beth] And look at the war wounds on Finn Bálor, 609 00:33:32,977 --> 00:33:36,948 the scrapes, the imprint of the stairs on his shoulder. 610 00:33:37,882 --> 00:33:39,617 Struggling to stand. 611 00:33:39,684 --> 00:33:42,854 [Mauro] A war of attrition has materialized here, 612 00:33:42,920 --> 00:33:45,923 between Damian Priest and Finn Bálor. 613 00:33:45,990 --> 00:33:48,726 Damian Priest has Bálor in his sights! 614 00:33:51,929 --> 00:33:54,732 [Beth] And Priest is confident and in control. 615 00:33:54,799 --> 00:33:56,367 [crowd] Ooh! 616 00:33:56,434 --> 00:33:59,771 [Mauro] And again, Priest nails Bálor in the corner. 617 00:33:59,837 --> 00:34:02,473 Will he go for the trifecta, Tom? 618 00:34:02,540 --> 00:34:05,043 [Tom] If Priest keeps this up, he could be closing in. 619 00:34:05,109 --> 00:34:10,915 [Mauro] Oh, wow! What a Sling Blade, out of nowhere, by Finn Bálor! 620 00:34:11,549 --> 00:34:14,819 [Beth] Bálor's shaking off the huge impact of those elbows. 621 00:34:14,886 --> 00:34:17,622 [Mauro] Wow! 360 roundhouse, 622 00:34:17,688 --> 00:34:22,960 and again, the martial artist, Damian Priest, catching Finn Bálor. 623 00:34:23,027 --> 00:34:24,595 The reversal by Bálor! 624 00:34:24,662 --> 00:34:26,931 [crowd cheering] 625 00:34:29,767 --> 00:34:32,870 [Mauro] You talk about a seesaw affair! 626 00:34:32,937 --> 00:34:36,941 Bálor and Priest, each with moments of momentum! 627 00:34:37,008 --> 00:34:38,476 And speaking of momentum, 628 00:34:38,543 --> 00:34:41,746 there's the Make the Woo dropkick by The Prince. 629 00:34:41,813 --> 00:34:47,418 And it appears that he is going to go for his pièce de résistance! 630 00:34:47,485 --> 00:34:50,354 Will he be able to land… No! 631 00:34:50,421 --> 00:34:51,422 -[Beth] Ho, ho! -Caught. 632 00:34:51,489 --> 00:34:53,458 -Caught by Priest! -[Beth] Uh oh! 633 00:34:53,524 --> 00:34:54,659 Oh, my God! 634 00:34:54,725 --> 00:34:56,928 Bálor perched on the top rope! 635 00:34:57,795 --> 00:35:01,532 [Mauro] Damian Priest, on the second turnbuckle, 636 00:35:01,599 --> 00:35:03,901 launching Finn Bálor! 637 00:35:03,968 --> 00:35:06,337 Crashing hard to the canvas. 638 00:35:06,404 --> 00:35:09,407 Both of them must feel like they were in a car wreck, Tom! 639 00:35:09,474 --> 00:35:11,008 -[Tom] There's the cover! -Cover! 640 00:35:11,075 --> 00:35:13,277 Oh, Damian Priest! With the left… 641 00:35:13,344 --> 00:35:17,582 The left arm across the upper body of Finn Bálor. 642 00:35:17,648 --> 00:35:20,685 -[Tom] Take a look at the height… -[Beth] Take a look at the spectacular 643 00:35:20,751 --> 00:35:23,521 precision of both of these athletes 644 00:35:23,588 --> 00:35:26,224 and the impact of their bodies crashing to the mat. 645 00:35:26,724 --> 00:35:27,558 [ref] Two! 646 00:35:27,625 --> 00:35:29,227 [crowd clapping] 647 00:35:29,293 --> 00:35:34,899 [Mauro] Damian Priest targeted Finn Bálor because he's one of the all-time greats. 648 00:35:34,966 --> 00:35:39,971 Priest knows what a victory over the former NXT champion 649 00:35:40,037 --> 00:35:41,973 would mean to his career. 650 00:35:42,039 --> 00:35:46,677 The current NXT champion, who's surpassed Finn Bálor's record reign, 651 00:35:46,744 --> 00:35:51,182 Adam Cole, will defend his title against Velveteen Dream, 652 00:35:51,249 --> 00:35:55,853 coming up in the first ever NXT Backlot Brawl. 653 00:35:57,088 --> 00:36:00,791 [Beth] And now, a smile washing over the face of Damian Priest. 654 00:36:01,325 --> 00:36:02,660 You ain't stopping this now. 655 00:36:03,194 --> 00:36:04,228 I ain't done. 656 00:36:04,295 --> 00:36:06,264 [indistinct] 657 00:36:06,330 --> 00:36:07,532 [man] What you gonna do? 658 00:36:08,666 --> 00:36:10,268 [woman] Get up, there you go! 659 00:36:10,334 --> 00:36:13,638 [Mauro] Damian Priest, I think… What's he saying to the referee, Tom? 660 00:36:13,704 --> 00:36:16,274 Looks like he was saying, "How come you're not stopping the match?" 661 00:36:16,340 --> 00:36:17,275 That's why! 662 00:36:17,341 --> 00:36:20,978 [Tom] Look at Finn Bálor, back up to life. Who knows what Priest was thinking about 663 00:36:21,045 --> 00:36:24,348 with the steel stairs on the outside? Both men on the apron now. 664 00:36:24,415 --> 00:36:29,053 [Mauro] But he wasted valuable time, Beth, in giving Bálor an opportunity, but now… 665 00:36:29,120 --> 00:36:31,455 "Oh, my God" is right! 666 00:36:31,522 --> 00:36:33,424 -On the apron! -This could be catastrophic! 667 00:36:34,292 --> 00:36:37,028 [Mauro] This could be the end for The Prince, 668 00:36:37,094 --> 00:36:38,930 but Finn Bálor manages to escape… 669 00:36:38,996 --> 00:36:41,299 Oh, mamma mia! 670 00:36:42,533 --> 00:36:44,302 Forget an eye for an eye, 671 00:36:44,368 --> 00:36:47,772 it's a back for a back, here, at In Your House! 672 00:36:48,739 --> 00:36:50,841 [ref] Gotta get in, Priest, you gotta get in. 673 00:36:50,908 --> 00:36:53,110 [crowd grumbling] 674 00:36:53,744 --> 00:36:55,746 [Beth] Priest can't move, he can't breathe. 675 00:36:55,813 --> 00:36:59,317 [Mauro] Watch this again. Thought about the Tazor's Edge from the apron, 676 00:36:59,383 --> 00:37:01,452 which was hellish enough, and then bam! 677 00:37:01,519 --> 00:37:03,854 Down went Damian Priest, hard. 678 00:37:03,921 --> 00:37:06,290 He hit the edge of the stairs as well. 679 00:37:06,357 --> 00:37:07,491 Here's another look. 680 00:37:07,558 --> 00:37:09,860 Finn Bálor with the forearm shot! 681 00:37:09,927 --> 00:37:13,364 A rough, nasty landing for Damian Priest. 682 00:37:13,431 --> 00:37:17,001 [Tom] In what has been a rough, nasty contest. 683 00:37:17,068 --> 00:37:22,006 [Beth] The sickening sound of that thud, flesh on metal. 684 00:37:22,073 --> 00:37:25,443 [Mauro] And yet, Damian Priest manages to get back into the ring. 685 00:37:25,509 --> 00:37:28,813 The fleet-footed Bálor, dropping the Coup de Grâce! 686 00:37:28,879 --> 00:37:32,116 Drops the Coup de Grâce on Priest. Is this it? 687 00:37:32,183 --> 00:37:34,218 [crowd cheering] 688 00:37:34,285 --> 00:37:36,821 [Mauro] Oh, wow, I don't know. Is this smart? 689 00:37:36,887 --> 00:37:40,424 I think the emotions may be getting the best of the Finn Bálor! 690 00:37:41,292 --> 00:37:43,794 Oh, but no! He lands the Coup de Grâce! 691 00:37:43,861 --> 00:37:47,031 He lands it again! And Finn Bálor… 692 00:37:47,098 --> 00:37:49,433 -[bell rings] -…beats Damian Priest! 693 00:37:49,500 --> 00:37:53,204 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Finn Bálor! 694 00:37:53,270 --> 00:37:55,473 [Mauro] And, guys, with that victory, 695 00:37:55,539 --> 00:38:00,845 Finn Bálor sets the new record for TakeOver triumphs 696 00:38:00,911 --> 00:38:05,616 with his 11th win at TakeOver. Incredible. 697 00:38:05,683 --> 00:38:07,652 [Finn Bálor's music playing] 698 00:38:08,452 --> 00:38:10,454 [Beth] What a competition! 699 00:38:10,521 --> 00:38:14,959 These two men have been through an absolute war! 700 00:38:16,761 --> 00:38:19,230 [Tom] Damian Priest proved what kind of athlete, 701 00:38:19,297 --> 00:38:24,068 what kind of superstar he is, tonight, against Finn Bálor, win or lose, 702 00:38:24,135 --> 00:38:26,937 as we take a look back here at this battle, 703 00:38:27,004 --> 00:38:29,407 to you guys' point between Bálor and Priest. 704 00:38:29,473 --> 00:38:30,474 This was hellish! 705 00:38:30,541 --> 00:38:33,411 Watch this on the outside again, we saw this before. 706 00:38:33,477 --> 00:38:34,979 Finn Bálor, bam! 707 00:38:35,046 --> 00:38:38,349 Sending Damian Priest to the steel stairs on the outside. 708 00:38:38,416 --> 00:38:41,452 That gave an opening for the Prince, and Mauro, to your point, 709 00:38:41,519 --> 00:38:43,854 we saw this Double Stomp to the back of the neck. 710 00:38:43,921 --> 00:38:47,825 Finn Bálor obviously showing respect for Damian Priest. 711 00:38:47,892 --> 00:38:52,997 Went for a second Coup de Grâce, this one hitting Priest in the gut. 712 00:38:53,064 --> 00:38:54,598 One more look at this. 713 00:38:54,665 --> 00:38:58,169 Finn Bálor, from the top, connects with the Coup de Grâce. 714 00:38:58,235 --> 00:39:02,206 And Bálor gets this measure of retaliation on Damian Priest. 715 00:39:02,273 --> 00:39:05,176 [Mauro] And Finn Bálor, adding to his TakeOver legacy. 716 00:39:05,242 --> 00:39:10,281 And for Damian Priest, if he doesn't allow his pride to get in the way… 717 00:39:10,881 --> 00:39:13,250 Yeah, this is a loss, but more importantly, 718 00:39:13,317 --> 00:39:16,987 it's a learning experience, emphasis on learning. 719 00:39:18,055 --> 00:39:20,291 [music continues] 720 00:39:31,836 --> 00:39:35,106 [narrator] Promotional consideration, paid for by the following. 721 00:39:35,740 --> 00:39:38,476 To be the NXT champion, you gotta want it every day. 722 00:39:38,542 --> 00:39:40,111 It takes an integrative approach to training, 723 00:39:40,177 --> 00:39:43,047 and that is what Icopro is all about. 724 00:39:48,986 --> 00:39:52,356 [Beth] Well, Icopro might be secret to Cole's amazing title run, 725 00:39:52,423 --> 00:39:56,260 but it's no secret Io Shirai is regarded as one of the best in the world. 726 00:39:56,327 --> 00:40:00,264 Tonight, she has a chance to finally bring home the prize that's eluded her. 727 00:40:00,331 --> 00:40:03,667 Shirai competes for the Women's Championship later on tonight. 728 00:40:03,734 --> 00:40:06,203 [Tom] Well, from one title to another, coming up next, 729 00:40:06,270 --> 00:40:11,375 Keith Lee defends his NXT North American Championship against Johnny Gargano, 730 00:40:11,442 --> 00:40:14,245 and it's fitting, since this is TakeOver: In Your House. 731 00:40:14,311 --> 00:40:18,215 This all started at the dinner table in house Gargano. 732 00:40:21,619 --> 00:40:24,321 [soft music playing] 733 00:40:28,659 --> 00:40:31,162 My fairy-tale life came true. 734 00:40:31,796 --> 00:40:35,199 The first-ever triple-crown winner in NXT history. 735 00:40:35,266 --> 00:40:37,334 Who would have thought? No one. 736 00:40:37,935 --> 00:40:39,069 But I did. 737 00:40:40,738 --> 00:40:43,441 Who would have thought that Johnny Gargano would become 738 00:40:43,507 --> 00:40:46,811 the heart and soul of NXT? No one. 739 00:40:46,877 --> 00:40:48,012 [Candice] But… 740 00:40:49,980 --> 00:40:52,249 -We did. -We did. Thank you. 741 00:40:52,316 --> 00:40:54,218 Looks great, looks great. 742 00:40:54,618 --> 00:40:57,621 The real fairy tale is NXT. 743 00:40:57,688 --> 00:41:01,592 The NXT that we love, the NXT that I helped build, is gone. 744 00:41:01,659 --> 00:41:03,260 There's only one thing left to do, 745 00:41:03,327 --> 00:41:06,197 that's tear it down and rebuild it in our image. 746 00:41:06,263 --> 00:41:07,531 I like that! 747 00:41:07,598 --> 00:41:10,434 Baddie! Baddie! Baddie! 748 00:41:11,335 --> 00:41:15,039 How about we show you what happens in our NXT? 749 00:41:15,105 --> 00:41:18,275 [Mauro] Looked like Johnny Gargano pulled down the rope! 750 00:41:18,342 --> 00:41:20,211 -[laughs] -[Mauro] Oh, whoa, whoa! 751 00:41:20,277 --> 00:41:22,046 Here comes Keith Lee! 752 00:41:23,147 --> 00:41:26,851 [Gargano] The new hottest thing in NXT, the guy everyone is talking about. 753 00:41:26,917 --> 00:41:32,156 A man more worried about people basking in his glory. 754 00:41:32,223 --> 00:41:34,191 -The worst song. -And being champion. 755 00:41:34,258 --> 00:41:35,626 [growling] 756 00:41:35,693 --> 00:41:36,560 [Lee] What was that? 757 00:41:36,627 --> 00:41:40,264 You were talking to me, and then, you were looking elsewhere. 758 00:41:40,331 --> 00:41:42,800 -And what were the sound effects? -Just do it! 759 00:41:42,867 --> 00:41:44,969 Hi! I'm Johnny Gargano. 760 00:41:45,035 --> 00:41:49,240 I carry the imaginary flag for NXT, even though nobody asked me to. 761 00:41:49,306 --> 00:41:51,275 In the mornings, when I wake up, 762 00:41:51,342 --> 00:41:56,280 I spend more time looking at myself in the mirror than I do my own wife. 763 00:41:58,449 --> 00:42:01,519 [Gargano] The award you are looking for doesn't exist, 764 00:42:01,585 --> 00:42:04,321 if you stick your nose in our business. 765 00:42:04,388 --> 00:42:08,392 [Mauro] Keith Lee has got his grips on Johnny Gargano! 766 00:42:08,459 --> 00:42:10,094 [Gargano] If you get in our way… 767 00:42:10,160 --> 00:42:12,897 [Vic] Johnny Gargano's about to pay! 768 00:42:12,963 --> 00:42:15,900 [Gargano] You will find out that it is our way. 769 00:42:15,966 --> 00:42:18,002 [Mauro] Oh, my God! 770 00:42:18,068 --> 00:42:20,804 [Gargano] I found the key to victory against Keith Lee. 771 00:42:20,871 --> 00:42:24,775 [Vic] Johnny Ruthless, the face of NXT! 772 00:42:24,842 --> 00:42:26,744 [Mauro] Limitless Keith Lee! 773 00:42:26,810 --> 00:42:31,482 [Lee] This new Gargano way reaches its limit at TakeOver. 774 00:42:31,549 --> 00:42:35,886 [Gargano] We will see how limitless he is when I take that North American title. 775 00:42:36,420 --> 00:42:39,423 It is the Johnny Gargano way, or none! 776 00:42:39,890 --> 00:42:40,758 ♪ 777 00:43:00,444 --> 00:43:02,947 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! 778 00:43:03,013 --> 00:43:04,848 [crowd boos] 779 00:43:06,650 --> 00:43:10,254 [Johnny Gargano's music playing] 780 00:43:21,865 --> 00:43:22,900 [bell ringing] 781 00:43:22,967 --> 00:43:24,935 [Alicia] The following contest, scheduled for one fall, 782 00:43:25,002 --> 00:43:30,374 is for the NXT North American Championship! 783 00:43:30,441 --> 00:43:35,179 Introducing first, from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing in at 199 pounds, 784 00:43:35,245 --> 00:43:38,649 Johnny Gargano! 785 00:43:40,651 --> 00:43:42,820 [music continues] 786 00:43:45,823 --> 00:43:50,494 [Mauro] Many people believe that Johnny Gargano has lost his mind. 787 00:43:50,561 --> 00:43:52,997 Fed up with doing things the right way, 788 00:43:53,063 --> 00:43:57,301 Gargano is resolved to do things the Johnny Gargano way. 789 00:43:57,368 --> 00:44:00,571 Beth, will he be rewarded for it tonight? 790 00:44:00,638 --> 00:44:04,541 [Beth] Johnny Gargano, no pun intended, has been tugging on Superman's cape, 791 00:44:04,608 --> 00:44:07,211 throwing out shots at Keith Lee. He took to Twitter and said, 792 00:44:07,277 --> 00:44:09,780 "Looks like I found the key to victory this Sunday." 793 00:44:09,847 --> 00:44:13,117 Calling back to what happened with the key incident 794 00:44:13,183 --> 00:44:15,019 the last time these two met. 795 00:44:15,085 --> 00:44:16,987 [Keith Lee's music playing] 796 00:44:19,056 --> 00:44:20,791 ♪ Bask in his glory ♪ 797 00:44:21,792 --> 00:44:24,361 ♪ Oh, bask in his glory ♪ 798 00:44:24,428 --> 00:44:26,163 ♪ For he is limitless ♪ 799 00:44:26,230 --> 00:44:28,832 [Alicia] His opponent, from Wichita Falls, Texas, 800 00:44:28,899 --> 00:44:31,068 weighing in at 340 pounds, 801 00:44:31,135 --> 00:44:38,042 he is the NXT North American Champion, Keith Lee! 802 00:44:38,108 --> 00:44:42,813 [Mauro] Tom, Keith Lee said that Gargano crossed the line 803 00:44:42,880 --> 00:44:46,016 when he went after Mia Yim, which angered Mr. Lee, 804 00:44:46,083 --> 00:44:49,453 but when Gargano brought the keys into play, 805 00:44:49,520 --> 00:44:52,589 well, Lee told us it really pissed him off. 806 00:44:52,656 --> 00:44:57,561 Give us an injury update, because Lee did not escape 100% healthy 807 00:44:57,628 --> 00:44:59,730 from what went down on NXT. 808 00:44:59,797 --> 00:45:01,699 [Tom] We learned from Matt Camp, on "The Bump", 809 00:45:01,765 --> 00:45:05,302 that Keith Lee sustained a corneal scratch to his eye, 810 00:45:05,369 --> 00:45:08,906 and also, as you can see, the taped left hand. 811 00:45:08,972 --> 00:45:12,576 Some bruised fingers for Keith Lee, so that could come into play. 812 00:45:12,643 --> 00:45:15,045 How is Keith Lee doing physically overall? 813 00:45:15,112 --> 00:45:19,116 Wednesday, we saw the car keys that Beth was talking about, by Johnny Gargano, 814 00:45:19,183 --> 00:45:22,086 jammed into the eye of Keith Lee. 815 00:45:22,753 --> 00:45:25,255 [Mauro] And now, Beth, Gargano has the keys 816 00:45:25,322 --> 00:45:31,028 where his infamous cup was in his one final beat match against Tommaso Ciampa. 817 00:45:31,095 --> 00:45:33,464 [crowd chanting] 818 00:45:33,530 --> 00:45:34,598 [Beth] Once again… 819 00:45:37,334 --> 00:45:39,770 [Mauro] And to the victor will go the spoils. 820 00:45:39,837 --> 00:45:42,339 -NXT North American Championship. -[bell rings] 821 00:45:42,406 --> 00:45:45,442 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano, who has authored many firsts, 822 00:45:45,509 --> 00:45:49,513 looking to become the first two-time North American champ, 823 00:45:49,580 --> 00:45:53,750 but he has drawn the ire of one of the most physically imposing 824 00:45:53,817 --> 00:45:57,521 specimens in NXT history in Keith Lee. 825 00:45:58,255 --> 00:46:01,091 [Beth] Keith Lee is called "The Moment Maker" in the locker room, 826 00:46:01,158 --> 00:46:05,562 and he's gonna make a moment for Johnny Gargano to not forget tonight. 827 00:46:06,296 --> 00:46:08,499 [Mauro] Can you say manhandling, Tom? 828 00:46:08,565 --> 00:46:09,600 I knew you could! 829 00:46:09,666 --> 00:46:13,770 [Tom] With the injured hand, albeit. Keith Lee has got a task ahead of him. 830 00:46:13,837 --> 00:46:15,672 We know how talented Johnny Gargano is, 831 00:46:15,739 --> 00:46:19,676 but is this going to be Johnny TakeOver that we see tonight, Mauro? 832 00:46:19,743 --> 00:46:21,078 We know how many records 833 00:46:21,145 --> 00:46:24,181 and how spectacular Gargano can be on this platform. 834 00:46:24,248 --> 00:46:28,252 [Mauro] Yeah, Gargano has appeared in more TakeOver matches than any superstar, 835 00:46:28,318 --> 00:46:34,091 and Johnny Gargano looking to derail the Lee express tonight. 836 00:46:34,158 --> 00:46:35,726 [Beth] But, guys, you can see Keith Lee 837 00:46:35,792 --> 00:46:37,728 wiping at his eye just a little bit earlier. 838 00:46:37,795 --> 00:46:39,463 A corneal scratch is no joke. 839 00:46:39,530 --> 00:46:43,300 You can have sensitivity to light, tearing, headaches, blurred vision. 840 00:46:43,367 --> 00:46:46,370 [Mauro] Speed advantage on display by Gargano! 841 00:46:46,436 --> 00:46:48,472 [crowd clapping] 842 00:46:49,807 --> 00:46:51,275 [Mauro] And you're right, Beth. 843 00:46:51,341 --> 00:46:55,279 With Keith Lee suffering the eye injury and the hand injury… 844 00:46:55,345 --> 00:46:58,715 We know about his strength. We know about the Spirit Bomb, 845 00:46:58,782 --> 00:47:04,021 Grizzly Magnum, but you need both eyes against someone like Johnny Ruthless. 846 00:47:04,087 --> 00:47:08,025 [Beth] Ooh! Maybe not the best strategy by Johnny Gargano 847 00:47:08,091 --> 00:47:09,726 to run straight into the brick wall. 848 00:47:09,793 --> 00:47:12,162 [crowd chanting] 849 00:47:12,229 --> 00:47:15,866 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano, the former heart and soul of NXT, 850 00:47:15,933 --> 00:47:19,169 who now says he's all heart and no soul, 851 00:47:19,236 --> 00:47:21,939 drop kicking Keith Lee on the outside. 852 00:47:22,005 --> 00:47:24,608 And Johnny Gargano, looking for the Toll-Pay! 853 00:47:24,675 --> 00:47:27,411 Holy moly, caught by Lee! 854 00:47:27,477 --> 00:47:30,013 [crowd cheering] 855 00:47:30,080 --> 00:47:33,083 [Beth] Lee is carrying Gargano like a child! 856 00:47:34,284 --> 00:47:37,287 [Mauro] Wow! But Johnny Gargano, able to hang on to the rope, 857 00:47:37,354 --> 00:47:39,690 and there's that back kick to Keith Lee. 858 00:47:39,756 --> 00:47:42,426 Johnny Gargano with the early advantage. 859 00:47:42,492 --> 00:47:45,662 -[Tom] Oh, my God! -Look at the strength advantage of Lee. 860 00:47:45,729 --> 00:47:48,699 [Tom] Keith Lee, the North American Champion, 861 00:47:48,765 --> 00:47:50,767 has got control of Gargano! 862 00:47:50,834 --> 00:47:53,237 [Mauro] Oh, looking for that Spirit Bomb, and again, 863 00:47:53,303 --> 00:47:55,706 Gargano attacking the injured eye! 864 00:47:57,007 --> 00:47:57,875 [Tom] Oh! 865 00:47:57,941 --> 00:48:00,544 [Mauro] Oh, Gargano lucky he didn't injure his foot. 866 00:48:02,579 --> 00:48:06,516 [Beth] Once again, attempting to damage the bruised fingers of Keith Lee. 867 00:48:07,451 --> 00:48:09,486 [Mauro] Lee built like the Incredible Hulk, 868 00:48:09,553 --> 00:48:13,390 moves like Spiderman, and about to launch Johnny Gargano! 869 00:48:13,457 --> 00:48:15,492 [Beth] You see every maneuver Keith Lee does 870 00:48:15,559 --> 00:48:18,695 requires the crush grip of those two powerful hands. 871 00:48:19,496 --> 00:48:22,933 [Mauro] Lee dethroned Roderick Strong to become the champion, 872 00:48:23,000 --> 00:48:27,037 just uncorked a haymaker with the left hand, 873 00:48:27,104 --> 00:48:29,306 and I think Johnny Gargano believes… 874 00:48:29,373 --> 00:48:31,975 Well, he's trying to get out, he's trying… 875 00:48:32,042 --> 00:48:33,377 [Tom] Johnny phone home! 876 00:48:33,443 --> 00:48:35,045 -[Mauro laughs] -[Beth] Nobody's home! 877 00:48:35,112 --> 00:48:35,946 [knocks on door] 878 00:48:36,546 --> 00:48:40,450 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano, been locked out, and he may be locked out 879 00:48:40,517 --> 00:48:43,987 of becoming the two-time NXT North American Champion! 880 00:48:44,054 --> 00:48:46,924 Keith Lee, there, gonna fetch his house call. 881 00:48:46,990 --> 00:48:50,260 [Beth] And some irony right here. Where's your keys now, Johnny? 882 00:48:50,327 --> 00:48:52,930 -[Mauro laughs] -[announcers] Oh! 883 00:48:52,996 --> 00:48:56,266 [Tom] This is why you want home security cameras in this day and age. 884 00:48:56,333 --> 00:48:58,669 [Mauro] Oh, but wow! There's the Grizzly Magnum, 885 00:48:58,735 --> 00:49:01,104 and if Lee has anything to say about it, 886 00:49:01,171 --> 00:49:04,308 Gargano is not gonna need keys to open the door, 887 00:49:04,374 --> 00:49:06,243 he's gonna go through the door! 888 00:49:06,877 --> 00:49:07,978 Wow! 889 00:49:08,045 --> 00:49:09,579 [crowd jawing] 890 00:49:10,447 --> 00:49:13,116 [Beth] Lee is just taking his time, 891 00:49:13,183 --> 00:49:16,553 enjoying brutalizing Johnny Gargano. 892 00:49:17,321 --> 00:49:18,722 [Mauro] And for Gargano, 893 00:49:18,789 --> 00:49:22,192 he has to come up with plans B, C, right to Z, 894 00:49:22,259 --> 00:49:24,661 if he wants to dethrone Keith Lee. 895 00:49:24,728 --> 00:49:26,196 And this will help, Tom! 896 00:49:26,263 --> 00:49:29,766 The quick attack by Gargano, trying to keep Lee grounded. 897 00:49:29,833 --> 00:49:31,969 [Tom] This is what helped Johnny Gargano in his match, 898 00:49:32,035 --> 00:49:34,071 recently, against Dominik Dijakovic. 899 00:49:34,137 --> 00:49:37,908 Any slight opportunity that Gargano can take to get to higher ground 900 00:49:37,975 --> 00:49:40,610 -on a bigger opponent is so critical. -[Mauro] Oh, wow! 901 00:49:40,677 --> 00:49:43,647 And there's Johnny Gargano, attacking the digits, 902 00:49:43,714 --> 00:49:45,515 the injured fingers, Beth, of Lee. 903 00:49:46,583 --> 00:49:49,987 [Beth] Gargano doing his best to go right for the targets, 904 00:49:50,053 --> 00:49:53,557 but Lee able to continuously flick Gargano off. 905 00:49:53,623 --> 00:49:57,961 [Mauro] And it's obvious that Keith Lee has a high pain threshold, 906 00:49:58,028 --> 00:50:00,697 and he has a brutal left hand! 907 00:50:00,764 --> 00:50:04,201 And you wonder, was that the smart strategy? 908 00:50:04,267 --> 00:50:09,306 Emotion perhaps, Tom, as he again punches Gargano with the injured hand. 909 00:50:09,373 --> 00:50:10,941 [Tom] I'll defer to the Hall of Famer. 910 00:50:11,008 --> 00:50:14,211 Beth, sometimes, that's a course of habit, right? 911 00:50:14,277 --> 00:50:16,413 [Beth] Sometimes, you're operating on your heart, 912 00:50:16,480 --> 00:50:17,748 not necessarily your smarts, 913 00:50:17,814 --> 00:50:19,850 and I feel like this was one of those instances. 914 00:50:19,916 --> 00:50:22,419 The bones in the hand are small and fragile, 915 00:50:22,486 --> 00:50:25,555 and when you hit as hard as Keith Lee, sometimes they break. 916 00:50:25,622 --> 00:50:31,261 [Mauro] And Gargano has shown legendary heart throughout his NXT career, 917 00:50:31,328 --> 00:50:34,965 the first triple crown winner, and again, looking to make history here. 918 00:50:35,031 --> 00:50:37,601 Not only neutralizing the injured left hand, 919 00:50:37,667 --> 00:50:40,370 but cross-facing the injured eye, 920 00:50:40,437 --> 00:50:44,341 grinding away at the injured pupil of Keith Lee. 921 00:50:45,242 --> 00:50:48,045 [Beth] And like it or not, Johnny Gargano may have identified 922 00:50:48,111 --> 00:50:50,113 the kryptonite in Keith Lee. 923 00:50:52,582 --> 00:50:57,187 [Mauro] Gargano digging away at the eyes, and maybe risking disqualification, 924 00:50:57,254 --> 00:51:00,791 because Keith Lee, while compromised… 925 00:51:00,857 --> 00:51:03,160 You know, the referee has to stay on top of that, Tom. 926 00:51:03,226 --> 00:51:07,998 Johnny Gargano, we understand, will try to win by any means necessary. 927 00:51:08,065 --> 00:51:10,500 You gotta give Keith Lee the benefit of the doubt. 928 00:51:10,567 --> 00:51:13,203 [Tom] Absolutely right. The champion's advantage does go to Keith Lee. 929 00:51:13,270 --> 00:51:17,074 So, if there is a disqualification, the title does not go to Johnny Gargano. 930 00:51:17,140 --> 00:51:18,742 -Oh! -Ooh! 931 00:51:19,776 --> 00:51:23,513 [Mauro] But Gargano, Beth, doing a good job of beating down 932 00:51:23,580 --> 00:51:28,819 the bigger North American champion, and exhibiting that newfound aggression. 933 00:51:28,885 --> 00:51:33,023 [Beth] Well, this speaks to the experience of Johnny Gargano. 934 00:51:33,089 --> 00:51:37,694 You can see the NXT universe expressing their feelings about his tactics tonight. 935 00:51:37,761 --> 00:51:40,564 But Gargano walks that line so well. 936 00:51:42,065 --> 00:51:45,102 [Mauro] And again… Wow, on the turnbuckle! 937 00:51:45,168 --> 00:51:46,603 [Lee yells in pain] 938 00:51:46,670 --> 00:51:48,972 [Mauro] Keith Lee screaming in pain! 939 00:51:49,039 --> 00:51:50,974 [Beth] The delicate phalanges. 940 00:51:51,041 --> 00:51:51,975 [crowd boos] 941 00:51:52,042 --> 00:51:53,143 Don't boo me! 942 00:51:53,743 --> 00:51:56,980 [Mauro] Good impression of Gorilla Monsoon and Gordon Solie, Beth. 943 00:51:58,181 --> 00:51:59,282 [Beth] The best. 944 00:52:00,951 --> 00:52:02,786 -Epic. -[laughter] 945 00:52:02,853 --> 00:52:05,188 [Mauro] You know, it was Keith Lee who said that… 946 00:52:05,255 --> 00:52:06,790 Gargano going for the cover! 947 00:52:06,857 --> 00:52:11,127 Keith Lee admitted that Gargano put a dent in his armor 948 00:52:11,194 --> 00:52:14,331 with the attack with the keys and the hand, 949 00:52:14,397 --> 00:52:19,469 but it's Johnny Gargano here, looking to put the Cobra Clutch on Lee. 950 00:52:20,437 --> 00:52:24,141 [Beth] And take a look how Gargano, using the bone of his own thumb 951 00:52:24,207 --> 00:52:26,543 to rest in the eye socket of Keith Lee, 952 00:52:26,610 --> 00:52:30,413 continuously rubbing against that torn cornea. 953 00:52:30,480 --> 00:52:33,817 [Mauro] And he's just… He's walking the razor's edge, Tom, 954 00:52:33,884 --> 00:52:37,254 of breaking the rules. Again, displaying high ring IQ. 955 00:52:37,320 --> 00:52:40,090 [Tom] This is the Johnny Gargano way, nowadays. 956 00:52:40,156 --> 00:52:44,327 My question is, Johnny Gargano, is he more dangerous now 957 00:52:44,394 --> 00:52:46,796 or before he started the Johnny Gargano way? 958 00:52:46,863 --> 00:52:49,566 You have to argue that Gargano is more dangerous now, 959 00:52:49,633 --> 00:52:53,036 in a TakeOver situation like this, than he was before. 960 00:52:53,103 --> 00:52:55,138 [Mauro] You're right. And, Beth, you can be meaner, 961 00:52:55,205 --> 00:52:56,673 doesn't mean you're more dangerous, 962 00:52:56,740 --> 00:53:00,143 but, for Johnny Gargano, it's proven to be the case thus far. 963 00:53:00,210 --> 00:53:02,812 [Beth] Gargano has made it all about him. 964 00:53:02,879 --> 00:53:05,415 He's removed all distractions from his life, 965 00:53:05,482 --> 00:53:07,951 and he's focused purely on winning. 966 00:53:08,018 --> 00:53:10,687 [Mauro] You know, Lee, a boa constrictor, 967 00:53:10,754 --> 00:53:13,423 and they say if you control the head, you control the body. 968 00:53:13,490 --> 00:53:16,826 And Gargano doing a good job of really working 969 00:53:16,893 --> 00:53:19,796 on the visage of the North American Champion. 970 00:53:20,430 --> 00:53:22,899 [Beth] Look at him continuing to bring on the pressure! 971 00:53:22,966 --> 00:53:24,868 [Mauro] Ooh! What an elbow! 972 00:53:24,935 --> 00:53:26,336 [crowd boos] 973 00:53:26,403 --> 00:53:29,406 [Beth] So much impact to the orbital bone. 974 00:53:29,472 --> 00:53:31,942 [Mauro] Oh, Springboard Stomp again. 975 00:53:32,008 --> 00:53:36,913 Johnny Gargano, using all of the real estate to his advantage. 976 00:53:36,980 --> 00:53:38,315 Floats over for the cover! 977 00:53:38,381 --> 00:53:39,816 Doesn't hook the leg, 978 00:53:39,883 --> 00:53:43,420 and the bigger Keith Lee, able to power out. 979 00:53:43,486 --> 00:53:47,691 [Beth] Gargano's gotta stay on Keith Lee. Had to work so hard to get him down, 980 00:53:47,757 --> 00:53:49,225 he's gotta keep him down. 981 00:53:50,026 --> 00:53:54,231 [Mauro] Well, we saw Mia Yim and Candice LeRae collide in our opener, 982 00:53:54,297 --> 00:53:58,301 the six-woman tag-team match, and oh! The fishhook by Gargano. 983 00:53:58,368 --> 00:54:04,207 So, both couples, embroiled in this rivalry. 984 00:54:04,274 --> 00:54:09,679 And Johnny Gargano really doing a great job of keeping Keith Lee grounded. 985 00:54:12,249 --> 00:54:14,684 Bask in the glory! 986 00:54:14,751 --> 00:54:17,354 -[crowd boos] -[crowd chants] Johnny sucks! 987 00:54:17,420 --> 00:54:21,391 [Beth] Again, continuing to poke and prod Keith Lee. 988 00:54:21,458 --> 00:54:24,094 May not be the wisest thing to do, Johnny. 989 00:54:25,362 --> 00:54:29,666 [Mauro] "Johnny wrestling" chants replaced by "Johnny sucks" chants, Tom. 990 00:54:30,367 --> 00:54:31,868 [Tom] That's the NXT universe, 991 00:54:31,935 --> 00:54:34,471 and it's a little more amplified when we're In Your House. 992 00:54:34,537 --> 00:54:35,505 [Mauro laughs] 993 00:54:35,572 --> 00:54:36,606 [Lee groans] 994 00:54:36,673 --> 00:54:40,577 [Mauro] Oh, and it's Johnny Gargano, looking to amplify his attack 995 00:54:40,644 --> 00:54:44,014 with those open palm strikes, the Shoteis. 996 00:54:44,080 --> 00:54:45,982 [crowd chanting] Lee! Lee! 997 00:54:46,816 --> 00:54:48,318 [Beth] Mocking Keith Lee. 998 00:54:51,121 --> 00:54:52,288 [Mauro] Oh! 999 00:54:52,355 --> 00:54:54,424 Keith Lee attacking the breadbasket, 1000 00:54:54,491 --> 00:54:58,962 but again, nursing that left injury, the left hand. 1001 00:54:59,029 --> 00:55:01,831 And now, Gargano… See, that's the healthy hand, 1002 00:55:01,898 --> 00:55:03,767 and what a grip by Lee! 1003 00:55:07,437 --> 00:55:10,373 [Beth] Lee may not be able to see him, but he sure can feel him! 1004 00:55:10,440 --> 00:55:13,176 [Mauro] And he's making adjustments, using the left forearm 1005 00:55:13,243 --> 00:55:15,845 instead of the hand, but missing with the Avalanche. 1006 00:55:15,912 --> 00:55:17,047 Ducks under the clothesline. 1007 00:55:17,113 --> 00:55:19,683 Gargano, utilizing his speed advantage. 1008 00:55:19,749 --> 00:55:21,217 Step-up Enziguri, 1009 00:55:21,284 --> 00:55:24,387 and Gargano looking for the Spear but misses. 1010 00:55:25,055 --> 00:55:26,056 [crowd] Ooh! 1011 00:55:26,122 --> 00:55:27,324 [Beth] Wow! 1012 00:55:27,390 --> 00:55:28,325 [Mauro] Wow! 1013 00:55:30,126 --> 00:55:33,296 And Lee cracking the back of Gargano, goes for the cover. 1014 00:55:33,363 --> 00:55:38,068 And Johnny Gargano doing just enough, Beth, or, Tom, to kick out. 1015 00:55:38,134 --> 00:55:40,403 [Tom] Watch this, boom! Right to the back of the neck. 1016 00:55:40,470 --> 00:55:43,740 Keith Lee got enough of that to slow down Gargano, and then. 1017 00:55:43,807 --> 00:55:47,577 if enough damage hadn't been done to the neck and upper back, 1018 00:55:47,644 --> 00:55:49,612 Keith Lee attacked there. 1019 00:55:50,680 --> 00:55:53,149 [Beth] Keith Lee still struggling with ring awareness, 1020 00:55:53,216 --> 00:55:55,485 trying to get his hands on Gargano. 1021 00:55:56,686 --> 00:55:59,189 [Mauro] Throughout his career, Keith Lee has shown 1022 00:55:59,255 --> 00:56:03,059 that he can move around as quickly as a guy the size of Gargano. 1023 00:56:03,126 --> 00:56:05,228 But now, Lee putting all of his weight… 1024 00:56:05,295 --> 00:56:07,097 -[Tom] Ooh, the hand! -…on Gargano, 1025 00:56:07,163 --> 00:56:09,099 but Gargano escapes through the legs. 1026 00:56:09,165 --> 00:56:12,769 And now, nails Lee with a left and a right forearm. 1027 00:56:12,836 --> 00:56:13,737 [crowd] Ooh! 1028 00:56:13,803 --> 00:56:19,375 [Mauro] Wow! But all it takes is one counter to send Gargano crashing down. 1029 00:56:19,442 --> 00:56:21,878 [Beth] Like being hit by a cinder block! 1030 00:56:23,947 --> 00:56:25,982 -Ooh! -[Mauro] Oh, wow! 1031 00:56:26,716 --> 00:56:28,918 [Beth] I dunno if Johnny wants to get back up. 1032 00:56:29,452 --> 00:56:32,422 [Mauro] Gargano pops right back up. When you're looking to become 1033 00:56:32,489 --> 00:56:36,593 two-time NXT North American champion, you will do whatever it takes. 1034 00:56:36,659 --> 00:56:40,230 And, Tom, you would think that Gargano wouldn't get the better of Lee 1035 00:56:40,296 --> 00:56:41,798 in the striking exchange! 1036 00:56:41,865 --> 00:56:44,734 And there is Keith Lee, with the injured arm! 1037 00:56:44,801 --> 00:56:47,270 [Tom] And, Mauro, to your point, went for the striking exchange, 1038 00:56:47,337 --> 00:56:50,940 and now trying to extend the arm into an armbar, 1039 00:56:51,007 --> 00:56:54,043 but has also got a good grip on those loose fingers. 1040 00:56:54,110 --> 00:56:57,113 -[Mauro] Oh, my God! -[Beth] Oh, my God! 1041 00:56:57,180 --> 00:56:59,682 [Mauro] This is… I mean, it's always incredible. 1042 00:56:59,749 --> 00:57:01,918 It's alw… Oh, wow! 1043 00:57:01,985 --> 00:57:07,223 Excruciating joint manipulation by Johnny Gargano! 1044 00:57:07,290 --> 00:57:10,460 The only person who might be appreciating this is Pete Dunne. 1045 00:57:10,527 --> 00:57:12,328 -[Tom] Oh! -[Mauro] Wow! 1046 00:57:12,395 --> 00:57:15,031 [Tom] Keith Lee curled Johnny Gargano. 1047 00:57:15,098 --> 00:57:16,699 -[crowd] Ooh! -[Beth] Oh! 1048 00:57:16,766 --> 00:57:19,369 [Mauro] But the clothesline by Gargano, another one. 1049 00:57:19,435 --> 00:57:20,870 Chipping away. 1050 00:57:20,937 --> 00:57:23,606 And wow! What a clothesline! 1051 00:57:24,207 --> 00:57:28,011 It was like a fly swatter by Lee! Lee goes for the cover! 1052 00:57:28,077 --> 00:57:32,882 And somehow, Johnny Gargano continues to stay alive 1053 00:57:32,949 --> 00:57:35,351 in his pursuit of history. 1054 00:57:35,418 --> 00:57:41,124 [Tom] And take a look at this. Boom! What a clothesline by Keith Lee tonight, 1055 00:57:41,191 --> 00:57:43,660 in defense of his North American Championship. 1056 00:57:43,726 --> 00:57:45,695 [Mauro] Beth, talk about the impact, 1057 00:57:45,762 --> 00:57:48,832 what a clothesline like that does to your opponent. 1058 00:57:48,898 --> 00:57:51,468 [Beth] Well, the first thing it does is knock the wind out of you. 1059 00:57:51,534 --> 00:57:54,137 You can see Johnny Gargano is struggling just to get to his feet, 1060 00:57:54,204 --> 00:57:57,707 let alone suck in the wind, get the oxygen back in his body. 1061 00:57:58,374 --> 00:58:00,009 Lee is in control. 1062 00:58:01,744 --> 00:58:04,047 [crowd jawing] 1063 00:58:05,081 --> 00:58:05,949 [Mauro] Lee… 1064 00:58:06,816 --> 00:58:10,086 admitting that Gargano did even the playing field 1065 00:58:10,153 --> 00:58:14,424 with his merciless attack with the key, and then attacking the hand. 1066 00:58:14,491 --> 00:58:17,427 Keith Lee continues to show off his strength, 1067 00:58:17,493 --> 00:58:21,531 and yet Johnny Gargano attacking the hand, and those heel strikes! 1068 00:58:21,598 --> 00:58:24,601 Old school MMA, with the heel strikes on Lee! 1069 00:58:24,667 --> 00:58:27,337 But the roll-up here by Gargano! 1070 00:58:27,403 --> 00:58:31,407 Gargano looking to become new North American Champion, 1071 00:58:31,474 --> 00:58:34,344 but Keith Lee says "no way". 1072 00:58:34,410 --> 00:58:39,515 [crowd chanting] Gargano sucks! 1073 00:58:41,150 --> 00:58:42,886 [Tom] John Cena would approve of this. 1074 00:58:42,952 --> 00:58:44,554 -[Mauro] Yes. -[Beth laughs] 1075 00:58:44,621 --> 00:58:49,392 You gotta hand it to Johnny Gargano, a cerebral, intellectual wrestler. 1076 00:58:49,459 --> 00:58:52,061 Continuing to go back to that injured hand 1077 00:58:52,128 --> 00:58:54,664 -and eye socket. -[Mauro] Using his head right there. 1078 00:58:54,731 --> 00:58:57,700 [Beth] Absolutely, and if he [indistinct]… 1079 00:58:57,767 --> 00:59:00,069 If he's got a kitchen sink, that might help, too. 1080 00:59:00,136 --> 00:59:03,273 [Mauro] He's continuing to just focus his attack 1081 00:59:03,339 --> 00:59:09,579 on Keith Lee's face and hand, and just looking to knock down the giant, 1082 00:59:09,646 --> 00:59:10,513 but wow! 1083 00:59:11,414 --> 00:59:14,117 There's Gargano, looking for the Satellite DDT. 1084 00:59:14,183 --> 00:59:17,453 Now, transitions into a Gargano Escape. 1085 00:59:17,520 --> 00:59:19,822 Oh, Discus Elbow misses for Lee! 1086 00:59:19,889 --> 00:59:23,059 Superkick catches the North American champion, 1087 00:59:23,126 --> 00:59:26,529 but then, a Battering Ram Headbutt, Fireman's Carry. 1088 00:59:26,596 --> 00:59:29,365 Lee, looking for the Big Bang Attack! 1089 00:59:29,432 --> 00:59:31,134 Roll-up by Gargano! 1090 00:59:31,200 --> 00:59:33,303 Hooks the leg, and Lee kicks out! 1091 00:59:33,369 --> 00:59:34,904 [Beth] Oh, ho, ho! 1092 00:59:34,971 --> 00:59:36,472 [crowd clapping] 1093 00:59:36,539 --> 00:59:38,408 [Beth] It doesn't get any closer than that! 1094 00:59:38,975 --> 00:59:39,809 [Mauro] Oh! 1095 00:59:41,077 --> 00:59:43,046 And Gargano lands another kick. 1096 00:59:43,112 --> 00:59:47,083 Pop-up, and what a slam by Keith Lee! 1097 00:59:47,584 --> 00:59:50,620 Gargano, fortuitously rolling out of the ring 1098 00:59:50,687 --> 00:59:53,823 to buy himself some valuable time, Tom. 1099 00:59:53,890 --> 00:59:57,460 [Tom] It's any sort of instance like this, when Keith Lee can finally 1100 00:59:57,527 --> 01:00:01,664 get his mitts on Johnny Gargano, that it's heavy impact. 1101 01:00:01,731 --> 01:00:04,300 Gargano, to your point, desperately needs this time. 1102 01:00:05,268 --> 01:00:07,503 [Mauro] Beth, there have been so many incredible 1103 01:00:07,570 --> 01:00:10,506 North American title matches, as we revisit the action. 1104 01:00:11,474 --> 01:00:16,746 This was moments ago, and this one-arm Spine Buster by Keith Lee 1105 01:00:16,813 --> 01:00:18,381 just an example of the power. 1106 01:00:19,115 --> 01:00:23,219 [Beth] And to your point, guys, Gargano's had time to recover, but so has Keith Lee. 1107 01:00:24,354 --> 01:00:27,924 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano became NXT North American Champion 1108 01:00:27,991 --> 01:00:31,494 at TakeOver: Phoenix, in January of 2019, 1109 01:00:31,561 --> 01:00:33,062 dethroning Ricochet, 1110 01:00:33,129 --> 01:00:37,634 and tonight, looking to do the same to an injured Keith Lee. 1111 01:00:38,201 --> 01:00:43,172 And again, Gargano continues to focus his attack, and why not? 1112 01:00:43,239 --> 01:00:44,507 On the injured left hand… 1113 01:00:44,574 --> 01:00:48,478 Gargano, with the Toll-Pay into the DDT! 1114 01:00:48,544 --> 01:00:50,813 [crowd jawing] 1115 01:00:59,389 --> 01:01:01,124 [Mauro] Champion's advantage. 1116 01:01:01,190 --> 01:01:03,559 Gargano has to somehow… And he's aware of it. 1117 01:01:03,626 --> 01:01:05,762 -[Beth] Uh oh! -He has to somehow get Keith Lee 1118 01:01:05,828 --> 01:01:11,134 into the ring to become the new NXT North American Champion. 1119 01:01:11,934 --> 01:01:13,302 Oh, talk about "can't wait". 1120 01:01:13,369 --> 01:01:17,040 [Tom] Well, now you've gotta get 330 pounds of Keith Lee 1121 01:01:17,106 --> 01:01:18,441 -back in the ring. -Oh, my God! 1122 01:01:18,508 --> 01:01:21,577 [Beth] He might need to go get a weight belt. 1123 01:01:22,445 --> 01:01:24,514 [Mauro] Referee is administering the count! 1124 01:01:24,580 --> 01:01:29,085 And Johnny Gargano, breaking the count, wisely so. 1125 01:01:29,152 --> 01:01:32,555 But it's also going to give Keith Lee an opportunity 1126 01:01:32,622 --> 01:01:36,893 to take some deep breaths in those lungs of his. 1127 01:01:36,959 --> 01:01:39,462 [ref] Keep it inside. What're you doing? I said, enough! 1128 01:01:39,529 --> 01:01:41,631 [Beth] Gargano's got a plan B here. 1129 01:01:41,998 --> 01:01:44,634 [ref] Johnny, stop! I said [indistinct], let's go! 1130 01:01:44,967 --> 01:01:47,637 -[Tom] Referee… -[Mauro] Oh! Oh, the pounce! 1131 01:01:47,703 --> 01:01:49,605 Mamma mia! 1132 01:01:49,672 --> 01:01:51,507 More pounce to the ounce, 1133 01:01:51,574 --> 01:01:57,046 as Keith Lee sends Johnny Gargano through the plexiglas! 1134 01:01:57,113 --> 01:01:58,881 What a body check! 1135 01:01:58,948 --> 01:02:01,117 [Tom] Face, meet boards, boards, meet face! 1136 01:02:01,184 --> 01:02:04,120 Johnny Gargano went down like a sack of hammers! 1137 01:02:04,187 --> 01:02:05,988 Watch this one more time. 1138 01:02:06,055 --> 01:02:07,490 This is incredible! 1139 01:02:07,557 --> 01:02:09,659 Keith Lee, boom! 1140 01:02:09,725 --> 01:02:13,029 Sending Gargano into the plexiglas, very timely. 1141 01:02:13,096 --> 01:02:15,264 Now, we said that [indistinct], 1142 01:02:15,331 --> 01:02:17,867 and there goes Johnny Gargano! 1143 01:02:17,934 --> 01:02:21,771 [Mauro] Reminiscent of what Keith Lee did to Adam Cole. 1144 01:02:21,838 --> 01:02:26,242 And of course, Cole getting set to defend the NXT championship 1145 01:02:26,309 --> 01:02:29,579 against the Velveteen Dream, in a Backlot Brawl. 1146 01:02:29,645 --> 01:02:31,981 But this one has turned into a brawl! 1147 01:02:32,615 --> 01:02:34,851 [Beth] Guys, I think a new gif was just born. 1148 01:02:34,917 --> 01:02:37,153 -[woman] Yeah! -[man] Let's go, c'mon! 1149 01:02:37,220 --> 01:02:42,458 [Mauro] And again, Keith Lee needs to get himself and Gargano back into the ring. 1150 01:02:43,392 --> 01:02:47,697 Although, for Keith Lee, he wouldn't mind maybe being counted out, 1151 01:02:47,763 --> 01:02:49,298 because he retains the title. 1152 01:02:49,365 --> 01:02:52,235 [Tom] Mauro, I understand your point, but we know what Keith Lee's all about, 1153 01:02:52,301 --> 01:02:55,037 especially after the humiliation from the mixed tag-team match 1154 01:02:55,104 --> 01:02:58,007 this past Wednesday night, on NXT. This is personal for Keith Lee. 1155 01:02:58,074 --> 01:03:00,343 He wants to make a statement against Gargano. 1156 01:03:00,409 --> 01:03:03,179 [Mauro] You never accuse Keith Lee of phoning it in. 1157 01:03:03,246 --> 01:03:07,116 And now, unlike Johnny Gargano, trying to get Lee into the ring. 1158 01:03:07,183 --> 01:03:09,385 Look at… Look at Keith Lee! 1159 01:03:09,452 --> 01:03:12,054 -[Tom] That's a surprise. -[Mauro] Whoa, whoa! 1160 01:03:12,121 --> 01:03:13,823 [crowd cheering] 1161 01:03:13,890 --> 01:03:17,026 [Mauro] Uh oh! I'd turn around if I were you, Candice. 1162 01:03:17,560 --> 01:03:20,997 Oh, and Candice LeRae and Mia Yim renew hostilities! 1163 01:03:21,798 --> 01:03:23,266 [Beth] Nice try, LeRae. 1164 01:03:23,799 --> 01:03:27,270 [Mauro] And it's couples' chaos, at In Your House! 1165 01:03:27,336 --> 01:03:31,107 [Tom] All in the middle of this NXT North American Championship match! 1166 01:03:31,174 --> 01:03:32,608 [indistinct] 1167 01:03:32,675 --> 01:03:34,343 [crowd cheering] 1168 01:03:34,410 --> 01:03:35,912 [Mauro] Johnny Gargano… Whoa! 1169 01:03:35,978 --> 01:03:38,915 Gargano reaching into those trunks for the key! 1170 01:03:38,981 --> 01:03:40,716 Oh, and Gargano! 1171 01:03:40,783 --> 01:03:44,453 Gargano, digging away at the injured eye of Keith Lee! 1172 01:03:44,520 --> 01:03:46,722 What the hell is wrong with you, Gargano? 1173 01:03:46,789 --> 01:03:48,391 One Final Beat! 1174 01:03:49,025 --> 01:03:50,893 Johnny Gargano! 1175 01:03:50,960 --> 01:03:53,229 The journey, Gargano way! 1176 01:03:53,296 --> 01:03:55,097 No way! 1177 01:03:55,865 --> 01:03:59,902 [Tom] The official never saw Johnny Gargano use the key. 1178 01:03:59,969 --> 01:04:02,905 The official was involved with Yim and LeRae. 1179 01:04:03,906 --> 01:04:08,611 [Beth] Gargano was positive that would do the trick to take Keith Lee down, 1180 01:04:08,678 --> 01:04:10,112 and he was wrong. 1181 01:04:10,179 --> 01:04:13,850 [Mauro] A titanic struggle, and there's that kick by Gargano! 1182 01:04:13,916 --> 01:04:15,351 This could be it! 1183 01:04:15,418 --> 01:04:16,852 -No! -[Tom] Whoa! 1184 01:04:16,919 --> 01:04:18,654 [Mauro] Kicking out with authority! 1185 01:04:19,255 --> 01:04:20,723 Oh, but another kick! 1186 01:04:20,790 --> 01:04:22,458 And Keith Lee is down again. 1187 01:04:22,525 --> 01:04:24,460 Johnny Gargano, with the cover, 1188 01:04:24,527 --> 01:04:26,629 and again, Lee launches him. 1189 01:04:27,163 --> 01:04:28,898 [Tom] Rough couple of days for this ref. 1190 01:04:28,965 --> 01:04:30,833 [Mauro laughs] Yeah, and what a night so far, 1191 01:04:30,900 --> 01:04:33,502 but Gargano! As he kicks him again! 1192 01:04:33,569 --> 01:04:35,771 Will this be the charm? 1193 01:04:36,172 --> 01:04:37,106 No! 1194 01:04:38,207 --> 01:04:44,013 Incredible, titanic struggle for the NXT North American Championship! 1195 01:04:44,080 --> 01:04:50,086 A styles clash, but definitely a match that is living up to its billing. 1196 01:04:51,587 --> 01:04:54,257 [Beth] Gargano is absolutely perplexed! 1197 01:04:55,324 --> 01:04:56,826 [Mauro] The "perplexi-glass". 1198 01:04:56,893 --> 01:04:58,728 [crowd cheering] 1199 01:04:58,794 --> 01:05:00,162 [Tom] Johnny Gargano… 1200 01:05:00,229 --> 01:05:03,399 Johnny Gargano has used every tactic imaginable 1201 01:05:03,466 --> 01:05:06,168 to keep Keith Lee down, and it's not working. 1202 01:05:07,169 --> 01:05:10,806 [Mauro] There is no quit in Keith Lee's vocabulary. 1203 01:05:10,873 --> 01:05:13,910 And speaking of vocabulary, work… 1204 01:05:14,644 --> 01:05:17,313 Work, work, it's all about John… 1205 01:05:18,014 --> 01:05:19,248 [crowd member yells] 1206 01:05:21,751 --> 01:05:22,919 [groans] 1207 01:05:22,985 --> 01:05:25,888 -You can see Gargano… -What's the matter with Johnny Gargano? 1208 01:05:25,955 --> 01:05:29,158 [Beth] Standing on the fingers of Keith Lee. 1209 01:05:29,225 --> 01:05:31,661 [Mauro] Oh, but Lee lifts up Gargano! 1210 01:05:31,727 --> 01:05:35,031 Lee, about to deliver the Spirit Bomb! 1211 01:05:35,097 --> 01:05:37,733 Despite the injured left hand! 1212 01:05:37,800 --> 01:05:42,672 That will definitely give Keith Lee an opportunity 1213 01:05:42,738 --> 01:05:47,710 to fight back into this NXT North American championship match. 1214 01:05:48,577 --> 01:05:53,282 And, Tom, Keith Lee has had to endure many trials and tribulations 1215 01:05:53,349 --> 01:05:58,955 to not only become an NXT superstar, but to public a North American champion. 1216 01:05:59,021 --> 01:06:01,157 He's not going to capitulate! 1217 01:06:01,223 --> 01:06:05,094 [Tom] Add to the Spirit Bomb, it could be a matter of moments. 1218 01:06:05,161 --> 01:06:07,229 -One more time! -[Beth] Oh! 1219 01:06:08,497 --> 01:06:10,466 -[Mauro] Oh, my! -[Beth] Oh, no! 1220 01:06:10,533 --> 01:06:15,538 [Mauro] Oh, but here it comes! Keith Lee, with the Big Bang Catastrophe! 1221 01:06:15,604 --> 01:06:17,073 [crowd] …two, three! 1222 01:06:17,473 --> 01:06:19,175 -[bell rings] -[Mauro] Keith Lee… 1223 01:06:19,742 --> 01:06:21,677 remains North American champion! 1224 01:06:21,744 --> 01:06:26,882 [Alicia] …and still the NXT North American champion, Keith Lee! 1225 01:06:26,949 --> 01:06:28,351 [Mauro] And on this night, 1226 01:06:28,417 --> 01:06:32,621 the Johnny Gargano way fell by the wayside. 1227 01:06:32,688 --> 01:06:35,658 Keith Lee remains limitless, 1228 01:06:35,725 --> 01:06:40,563 as the NXT fans, once again, bask in his glory. 1229 01:06:40,629 --> 01:06:43,199 [Keith Lee's music playing] 1230 01:06:44,867 --> 01:06:48,671 [Tom] Ultimately, you gotta ask if the Johnny Gargano way 1231 01:06:48,738 --> 01:06:52,241 helps Johnny TakeOver overall in this matchup. 1232 01:06:52,308 --> 01:06:55,611 It certainly did at times, but not in the outcome, as you can see here. 1233 01:06:55,678 --> 01:06:58,381 Johnny Gargano, earlier on in this matchup, 1234 01:06:58,447 --> 01:07:01,217 grabbed the keys [indistinct], and you could see this… 1235 01:07:01,283 --> 01:07:04,954 This was actually into the uninjured eye of Keith Lee. 1236 01:07:05,020 --> 01:07:07,757 So Keith Lee, both his eyes sustained damage 1237 01:07:07,823 --> 01:07:10,693 in the last week, courtesy of Johnny Gargano. 1238 01:07:10,760 --> 01:07:13,729 This superkick right to the back of the neck by Gargano 1239 01:07:13,796 --> 01:07:18,401 nearly captured the North American championship for Johnny Gargano. 1240 01:07:18,467 --> 01:07:21,737 But then, there was Keith Lee, with a Spirit Bomb 1241 01:07:21,804 --> 01:07:25,274 of monumental proportions, but Keith Lee wasn't done. 1242 01:07:25,341 --> 01:07:29,879 Shaking off the pain in his hands, he went for a second Spirit Bomb. 1243 01:07:29,945 --> 01:07:33,449 And then, a fabulous transition by Keith Lee 1244 01:07:33,516 --> 01:07:36,685 to set up for the Big Bang Catastrophe! 1245 01:07:36,752 --> 01:07:42,458 Keith Lee retains the North American championship at TakeOver: In Your House. 1246 01:07:43,092 --> 01:07:45,461 [music continues] 1247 01:07:59,341 --> 01:08:02,812 [narrator] Promotional consideration, paid for by the following. 1248 01:08:04,680 --> 01:08:08,317 [narrator] Good Humor WWE Superstar cookie sandwich. 1249 01:08:09,385 --> 01:08:10,986 Rich, creamy… 1250 01:08:11,987 --> 01:08:14,223 and just 150 calories, 1251 01:08:14,290 --> 01:08:17,393 these frozen snacks are a delicious way to indulge. 1252 01:08:19,628 --> 01:08:23,165 Good Humor WWE Superstar cookie sandwich, 1253 01:08:23,232 --> 01:08:25,968 the perfect pick-me-up to keep in your freezer. 1254 01:08:29,138 --> 01:08:32,675 [Beth] Well, as the evening of nostalgic competition continues, 1255 01:08:32,741 --> 01:08:36,712 we see the confident, the dominant, the NXT Women's Champion, Charlotte Flair, 1256 01:08:36,779 --> 01:08:39,748 warming up for competition, in her quest to prove to the world 1257 01:08:39,815 --> 01:08:41,417 she's the greatest of all time. 1258 01:08:41,484 --> 01:08:44,386 Will the queen walk out of In Your House with her crown? 1259 01:08:44,453 --> 01:08:45,855 [Tom] We'll find out later on tonight. 1260 01:08:45,921 --> 01:08:47,623 But this is up next. 1261 01:08:47,690 --> 01:08:49,058 The spotlight is on. 1262 01:08:49,125 --> 01:08:50,693 Dream versus Cole 1263 01:08:50,759 --> 01:08:54,130 for the NXT title in a backlot brawl. 1264 01:08:54,196 --> 01:08:55,798 Can the Velveteen Dream 1265 01:08:55,865 --> 01:08:59,835 end Adam Cole's record setting reign as champion? 1266 01:09:05,574 --> 01:09:07,042 [Cole] There's only one man 1267 01:09:07,109 --> 01:09:08,944 who has earned his right 1268 01:09:09,011 --> 01:09:10,613 to become NXT champion. 1269 01:09:11,180 --> 01:09:12,047 And that man 1270 01:09:13,382 --> 01:09:14,850 is Adam Cole, baby. 1271 01:09:16,418 --> 01:09:19,955 [Mauro] We have a new NXT champion! 1272 01:09:20,689 --> 01:09:21,991 [Cole] Why is Adam Cole 1273 01:09:22,057 --> 01:09:24,727 the greatest NXT champion of all time? 1274 01:09:24,793 --> 01:09:26,795 [crowd] Adam Cole, baby! 1275 01:09:28,197 --> 01:09:30,432 [Mauro] Adam Cole has been the golden child 1276 01:09:30,499 --> 01:09:33,869 wherever he has competed around the world. 1277 01:09:33,936 --> 01:09:36,639 You know Adam Cole, baby? 1278 01:09:37,273 --> 01:09:38,674 I am the longest reigning 1279 01:09:38,741 --> 01:09:41,277 NXT champion of all time. 1280 01:09:41,343 --> 01:09:42,845 It is no longer an opinion. 1281 01:09:42,912 --> 01:09:44,280 It is a fact. 1282 01:09:44,346 --> 01:09:47,249 I rule the NXT Championship. 1283 01:09:47,316 --> 01:09:48,317 Boom. 1284 01:09:48,384 --> 01:09:50,019 It's been one year 1285 01:09:50,085 --> 01:09:51,520 since I became NXT champion. 1286 01:09:51,587 --> 01:09:54,056 It's a beautiful thing to look people in the eye 1287 01:09:54,123 --> 01:09:55,925 with facts and tell them 1288 01:09:55,991 --> 01:09:58,694 that I am the leader of this brand, 1289 01:09:58,761 --> 01:10:02,398 and nobody has been or can stop me. 1290 01:10:03,165 --> 01:10:06,335 Adam Cole, your reign is one year champion. 1291 01:10:06,402 --> 01:10:07,469 Congratulations, 1292 01:10:08,137 --> 01:10:10,072 the Dream is not impressed. 1293 01:10:11,407 --> 01:10:14,343 The Dream had you beat one, two, three. 1294 01:10:14,410 --> 01:10:15,911 [Mauro] Incredible turn of events. 1295 01:10:15,978 --> 01:10:18,280 Velveteen Dream should be 1296 01:10:18,347 --> 01:10:20,449 the new NXT champion. 1297 01:10:20,516 --> 01:10:22,785 The NXT Championship needs 1298 01:10:22,851 --> 01:10:24,453 the Velveteen Dream 1299 01:10:24,520 --> 01:10:26,255 just as much as Adam Cole needs 1300 01:10:26,322 --> 01:10:28,891 Roderick Strong, Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish. 1301 01:10:29,558 --> 01:10:31,660 [Mauro] But here comes the Velveteen Dream 1302 01:10:31,727 --> 01:10:33,896 wiping out the NXT champion. 1303 01:10:33,963 --> 01:10:36,565 Velveteen Dream deserves another chance 1304 01:10:36,632 --> 01:10:38,867 at your NXT Championship. 1305 01:10:38,934 --> 01:10:41,070 At NXT TakeOver: In Your House. 1306 01:10:41,837 --> 01:10:44,740 [Cole] After I beat Velveteen Dream at TakeOver, 1307 01:10:44,807 --> 01:10:46,609 I want you to say Velveteen Dream 1308 01:10:46,675 --> 01:10:50,512 will never get another shot at my NXT Championship. 1309 01:10:50,579 --> 01:10:51,647 I'll agree to that. 1310 01:10:51,714 --> 01:10:53,882 But with one caveat. 1311 01:10:53,949 --> 01:10:56,585 I will find a location that will shine the spotlight 1312 01:10:56,652 --> 01:10:58,520 on both of your incredible talents 1313 01:10:58,587 --> 01:11:00,155 in a setting that is worthy 1314 01:11:00,222 --> 01:11:01,824 of the NXT Championship. 1315 01:11:03,158 --> 01:11:04,159 Deal. 1316 01:11:04,827 --> 01:11:07,129 [Tom] It's a backlot brawl 1317 01:11:07,196 --> 01:11:09,665 at TakeOver: In Your House. 1318 01:11:09,732 --> 01:11:11,400 Adam Cole can't run. 1319 01:11:11,467 --> 01:11:12,301 He can hide, 1320 01:11:12,368 --> 01:11:14,803 but Velveteen Dream is coming in his house. 1321 01:11:14,870 --> 01:11:16,272 [Cole] After you are beaten 1322 01:11:16,338 --> 01:11:18,173 and you realize that you will never 1323 01:11:18,240 --> 01:11:19,642 become the NXT champion, 1324 01:11:19,708 --> 01:11:21,910 maybe then you'll realize your experience 1325 01:11:21,977 --> 01:11:23,612 belongs nowhere near 1326 01:11:23,679 --> 01:11:26,248 my precious NXT Championship. 1327 01:11:26,315 --> 01:11:27,616 That's undisputed. 1328 01:11:28,250 --> 01:11:29,985 Adam Cole, dream over. 1329 01:11:34,056 --> 01:11:36,525 [cheers from inside the cars] 1330 01:11:38,227 --> 01:11:40,963 [Mauro] We are set for the backlot brawl 1331 01:11:41,030 --> 01:11:43,966 for the NXT Championship. 1332 01:11:44,033 --> 01:11:45,501 [tense music playing] 1333 01:11:45,567 --> 01:11:47,036 [crowd cheers] 1334 01:11:47,102 --> 01:11:49,638 [Mauro] The first backlot brawl 1335 01:11:49,705 --> 01:11:51,707 in black and gold history. 1336 01:11:51,774 --> 01:11:54,510 And here comes the man who rules 1337 01:11:54,576 --> 01:11:57,780 the black and gold, Adam Cole. 1338 01:11:57,846 --> 01:12:00,182 [rock music playing] 1339 01:12:05,421 --> 01:12:06,789 [Mauro] And, Beth, 1340 01:12:06,855 --> 01:12:11,960 Adam Cole bringing the heavy artillery in this truck. 1341 01:12:12,961 --> 01:12:14,997 [Beth] Mauro, I have never seen 1342 01:12:15,064 --> 01:12:16,532 anything quite like this. 1343 01:12:16,598 --> 01:12:18,967 But, man, what a way to ride in style. 1344 01:12:19,034 --> 01:12:20,836 Hand it to the Undisputed Era. 1345 01:12:21,370 --> 01:12:23,539 [Mauro] And, Tom, Cole looking to roll over 1346 01:12:23,605 --> 01:12:27,009 the Velveteen Dream tonight in what has to be 1347 01:12:27,076 --> 01:12:29,511 one of the most unpredictable matches 1348 01:12:29,578 --> 01:12:30,946 in NXT history. 1349 01:12:31,013 --> 01:12:33,515 [Tom] I'm getting Cena-Guerrero vibes a little bit. 1350 01:12:33,582 --> 01:12:35,417 But this one is going to be different. 1351 01:12:35,484 --> 01:12:37,653 Adam Cole normally a limousine guy, 1352 01:12:37,720 --> 01:12:39,488 but riding in here with more oomph. 1353 01:12:39,555 --> 01:12:41,590 I'm the one who runs this brand. 1354 01:12:41,657 --> 01:12:43,559 Nobody is gonna beat me 1355 01:12:43,625 --> 01:12:45,561 for my NXT Championship. 1356 01:12:45,627 --> 01:12:48,397 Nobody! Because I rule NXT! 1357 01:12:48,997 --> 01:12:50,132 [Dream's music playing] 1358 01:12:50,199 --> 01:12:52,968 [Mauro] Adam Cole, of course, this match, 1359 01:12:53,035 --> 01:12:55,637 part of negotiations with NXT GM, 1360 01:12:55,704 --> 01:12:58,574 William Regal, who was involved in a memorable backlot brawl 1361 01:12:58,640 --> 01:12:59,908 with Fit Finlay. 1362 01:12:59,975 --> 01:13:02,244 Well, here comes the challenger, 1363 01:13:02,311 --> 01:13:04,213 the Velveteen Dream. 1364 01:13:04,279 --> 01:13:05,748 Guys, I was kind of expecting 1365 01:13:05,814 --> 01:13:08,484 the Dream to show up in a little red Corvette, 1366 01:13:08,550 --> 01:13:10,919 but you can't go wrong with a Lambo. 1367 01:13:11,854 --> 01:13:14,356 [Beth laughs] This is definitely an upgrade, Mauro. 1368 01:13:14,990 --> 01:13:17,259 Riding in style for sure. 1369 01:13:17,960 --> 01:13:19,628 [Mauro] Yeah, smooth ride. 1370 01:13:19,695 --> 01:13:21,463 However, this backlot brawl 1371 01:13:21,530 --> 01:13:24,733 promises to be anything but a smooth ride 1372 01:13:24,800 --> 01:13:27,536 for both champion and challenger. 1373 01:13:27,603 --> 01:13:29,638 [Velveteen Dream's music continues] 1374 01:13:29,705 --> 01:13:31,974 [Tom] This is what the Velveteen Dream wanted. 1375 01:13:32,040 --> 01:13:35,878 The spotlight alone on him and Cole. 1376 01:13:35,944 --> 01:13:37,246 Guys, check this out. 1377 01:13:37,312 --> 01:13:38,680 [inaudible] vibes. 1378 01:13:38,747 --> 01:13:39,581 [laughter] 1379 01:13:39,648 --> 01:13:40,849 [Mauro] Is that Lucille? 1380 01:13:41,884 --> 01:13:44,186 Hope I haven't kept you too long, Cole. 1381 01:13:45,354 --> 01:13:47,689 [fans shout] 1382 01:13:48,457 --> 01:13:51,160 And new NXT champ. 1383 01:13:52,261 --> 01:13:53,262 Oh, yeah. 1384 01:13:53,996 --> 01:13:55,364 It belongs to the Dream. 1385 01:13:57,399 --> 01:13:58,400 [kiss sound] 1386 01:14:01,136 --> 01:14:03,305 Dream, Cole! 1387 01:14:05,207 --> 01:14:06,975 This is for the NXT Title. 1388 01:14:08,043 --> 01:14:09,511 Anything goes. 1389 01:14:10,546 --> 01:14:13,649 The match must end inside this ring. 1390 01:14:13,715 --> 01:14:15,517 Only reason I'm here, guys, 1391 01:14:15,584 --> 01:14:16,952 is to determine the winner. 1392 01:14:17,019 --> 01:14:18,487 Regal told me 1393 01:14:19,154 --> 01:14:20,155 to tell you men, 1394 01:14:20,756 --> 01:14:22,891 enjoy your spotlight. 1395 01:14:23,492 --> 01:14:24,660 Have at it, boys. 1396 01:14:24,726 --> 01:14:27,095 [Mauro] Let's not forget Velveteen Dream, 1397 01:14:27,162 --> 01:14:30,699 as part of the negotiations that Cole had with Mr. Regal, 1398 01:14:30,766 --> 01:14:33,135 if Velveteen Dream does not beat Cole tonight, 1399 01:14:33,202 --> 01:14:36,271 he will never get another opportunity 1400 01:14:36,338 --> 01:14:37,940 at the NXT Championship 1401 01:14:38,006 --> 01:14:40,476 as long as Cole is king. 1402 01:14:40,542 --> 01:14:42,744 [crosstalk] 1403 01:14:43,946 --> 01:14:45,714 I do whatever I want. 1404 01:14:45,781 --> 01:14:46,882 Alright-- 1405 01:14:48,383 --> 01:14:50,719 You want to fight me, you're carrying a bat. 1406 01:14:50,786 --> 01:14:52,020 Put the bat down. 1407 01:14:52,087 --> 01:14:53,155 Fight me like a man. 1408 01:14:53,989 --> 01:14:56,458 You're so big, you're so bad. Fight me like a man. 1409 01:14:56,525 --> 01:14:58,494 Bring your ass here, Adam Cole. 1410 01:14:59,628 --> 01:15:00,963 [Cole] Put it down. 1411 01:15:01,597 --> 01:15:02,931 Put it down. 1412 01:15:03,899 --> 01:15:05,334 Anything for you, baby. 1413 01:15:06,735 --> 01:15:08,737 [crowd boos] 1414 01:15:11,273 --> 01:15:13,375 [Mauro] Members of the Undisputed Era 1415 01:15:13,442 --> 01:15:16,345 helped Adam Cole retain the title 1416 01:15:16,411 --> 01:15:18,914 against Velveteen Dream. 1417 01:15:18,981 --> 01:15:21,083 Dream does have a pinfall victory 1418 01:15:21,149 --> 01:15:23,185 over Cole in a Tag-Team match. 1419 01:15:23,252 --> 01:15:26,355 But this is it for the Velveteen Dream, guys. 1420 01:15:26,421 --> 01:15:29,157 The opportunity he's been waiting for. 1421 01:15:29,224 --> 01:15:31,593 The spotlight jury-rigged 1422 01:15:31,660 --> 01:15:33,462 in the form of these car lights. 1423 01:15:33,529 --> 01:15:36,899 And I guess Cole doesn't appreciate 1424 01:15:36,965 --> 01:15:38,834 Dream's sartorial spender. 1425 01:15:39,368 --> 01:15:41,436 A quick roll-up here by the Dream. 1426 01:15:44,606 --> 01:15:46,808 [Beth] Dream looking to end this one quickly. 1427 01:15:46,875 --> 01:15:49,511 [Mauro] Backslide by the Velveteen Dream. 1428 01:15:49,578 --> 01:15:51,613 Oh, and Cole able to escape. 1429 01:15:53,148 --> 01:15:55,717 [Beth] For months, Dream using psychological-- 1430 01:15:55,784 --> 01:15:57,319 [Mauro] Oklahoma Roll 1431 01:15:57,386 --> 01:16:00,289 and the two and a half count, wow. 1432 01:16:00,956 --> 01:16:03,859 Dream looking to win the NXT Championship 1433 01:16:03,926 --> 01:16:05,060 in record fashion. 1434 01:16:05,127 --> 01:16:07,763 And Adam Cole has his track shoes on 1435 01:16:07,829 --> 01:16:11,033 and then delivers a big boot to the challenger. 1436 01:16:13,769 --> 01:16:16,438 Ground and pound by the NXT champion. 1437 01:16:16,505 --> 01:16:17,506 [crowd boos] 1438 01:16:17,572 --> 01:16:18,740 [Cole] You hear me? 1439 01:16:18,807 --> 01:16:20,142 [crowd boos] 1440 01:16:20,709 --> 01:16:21,843 You don't deserve it! 1441 01:16:24,012 --> 01:16:25,013 I'm leaving! 1442 01:16:27,015 --> 01:16:28,450 [Mauro] What do you mean he's leaving? 1443 01:16:30,085 --> 01:16:32,087 [indistinct fan shouts] 1444 01:16:33,889 --> 01:16:35,524 [Mauro] Adam Cole has downgraded 1445 01:16:35,590 --> 01:16:36,959 his mode of transportation. 1446 01:16:37,025 --> 01:16:39,328 He just wants to get the hell out of Dodge. 1447 01:16:39,394 --> 01:16:41,496 I don't think that's a Dodge, though, Beth. 1448 01:16:43,165 --> 01:16:45,767 [Beth] It's gonna end up in the shop, is what's gonna happen. 1449 01:16:45,834 --> 01:16:47,502 Put your ass out of the car-- 1450 01:16:47,569 --> 01:16:49,438 [Mauro] Well, Adam Cole, 1451 01:16:49,504 --> 01:16:50,772 Velveteen Dream, Tom, 1452 01:16:50,839 --> 01:16:53,442 wants to ensure that Cole ends up in the hospital 1453 01:16:53,508 --> 01:16:55,510 without the NXT Championship. 1454 01:16:56,178 --> 01:16:58,380 [Tom] Oh, my God! Look at Dream go. 1455 01:16:59,147 --> 01:17:01,049 -[metal clang] -[Beth] Cole is trapped. 1456 01:17:02,150 --> 01:17:03,318 This is not over! 1457 01:17:03,385 --> 01:17:04,886 Get out the car! 1458 01:17:06,254 --> 01:17:07,756 Get out the car! 1459 01:17:07,823 --> 01:17:08,657 Get out! 1460 01:17:11,827 --> 01:17:13,095 [Beth] Dream still-- 1461 01:17:13,161 --> 01:17:13,996 Oh! 1462 01:17:14,563 --> 01:17:15,564 [male voice] Oh, God! 1463 01:17:16,098 --> 01:17:18,367 [Mauro] Dream able to thwart Adam Cole 1464 01:17:18,433 --> 01:17:20,602 but then Cole comes back with a right hand. 1465 01:17:20,669 --> 01:17:22,337 And they are slugging it out 1466 01:17:22,404 --> 01:17:24,740 in this backlot brawl. 1467 01:17:24,806 --> 01:17:26,208 The first of its kind 1468 01:17:26,274 --> 01:17:28,076 for the NXT Championship. 1469 01:17:29,978 --> 01:17:32,347 [female voice] Did somebody call for an Uber? 1470 01:17:35,217 --> 01:17:37,319 [Mauro] Somebody called for an Uber? 1471 01:17:38,553 --> 01:17:40,756 Maybe Adam Cole did, trying to get away 1472 01:17:40,822 --> 01:17:43,258 from this NXT Championship match. 1473 01:17:44,326 --> 01:17:46,428 You might want to leave, ma'am. Come on. 1474 01:17:46,495 --> 01:17:48,030 [Mauro] Just leave a good rating. 1475 01:17:48,096 --> 01:17:49,164 [laughter] 1476 01:17:49,231 --> 01:17:51,633 Dream, to win this thing you've gotta get it in the ring. 1477 01:17:51,700 --> 01:17:52,768 [crosstalk] 1478 01:17:52,834 --> 01:17:56,471 [Mauro] You never know what's gonna happen in a backlot brawl. 1479 01:17:56,538 --> 01:17:57,839 And that's what makes it 1480 01:17:57,906 --> 01:18:00,976 so compelling and so dangerous. 1481 01:18:01,043 --> 01:18:03,045 [fans shout] 1482 01:18:03,845 --> 01:18:05,280 You can't walk away! 1483 01:18:05,814 --> 01:18:06,648 Oh, no! 1484 01:18:07,916 --> 01:18:11,086 [Mauro] It is In Your House, and Adam Cole 1485 01:18:12,421 --> 01:18:15,457 trying to enter a different address. 1486 01:18:15,524 --> 01:18:16,525 You remember! 1487 01:18:16,591 --> 01:18:18,894 [Beth] Trying to take out the trash. 1488 01:18:18,960 --> 01:18:19,795 [Mauro] Wow! 1489 01:18:20,862 --> 01:18:25,200 And Velveteen Dream reminding Cole 1490 01:18:25,267 --> 01:18:27,836 of what the UE did to Dream, 1491 01:18:27,903 --> 01:18:29,738 putting him on the shelf for months. 1492 01:18:29,805 --> 01:18:32,040 And, of course, Velveteen Dream 1493 01:18:32,107 --> 01:18:34,042 went after Roderick Strong, 1494 01:18:34,109 --> 01:18:36,411 but, Tom, it proved to be a bit of a ruse. 1495 01:18:36,478 --> 01:18:39,581 He sacrificed a win in a cage match against Strong 1496 01:18:39,648 --> 01:18:42,150 only to get his hands on Adam Cole. 1497 01:18:42,217 --> 01:18:44,519 [Tom] Finally he's got his hands on Adam Cole. 1498 01:18:44,586 --> 01:18:46,755 But look at the way Cole begging off 1499 01:18:46,822 --> 01:18:50,792 but using the environment of this backlot brawl to his advantage. 1500 01:18:50,859 --> 01:18:52,327 [female voice] Nowhere to go! 1501 01:18:52,394 --> 01:18:55,530 [Mauro] And Adam Cole looking to get his 10,000 steps in 1502 01:18:55,597 --> 01:18:57,799 as he's looking for an escape. 1503 01:18:57,866 --> 01:19:01,069 There is no escaping this backlot brawl. 1504 01:19:01,136 --> 01:19:02,971 They can go anywhere. 1505 01:19:03,038 --> 01:19:07,008 [Beth] It's dark, difficult to see, weapons everywhere. 1506 01:19:10,679 --> 01:19:13,181 [Mauro] Both of them should be wearing night vision goggles 1507 01:19:13,248 --> 01:19:15,550 away from the spotlight. 1508 01:19:16,651 --> 01:19:20,122 Adam Cole, come out, wherever you are! 1509 01:19:21,957 --> 01:19:23,458 [metal crashing] 1510 01:19:23,525 --> 01:19:24,860 [loud knocks] 1511 01:19:24,926 --> 01:19:25,927 Hello? 1512 01:19:28,697 --> 01:19:30,432 Adam Cole! 1513 01:19:35,871 --> 01:19:36,705 [smoke hissing] 1514 01:19:36,772 --> 01:19:38,473 -Oh! -[Mauro] Oh! 1515 01:19:38,540 --> 01:19:40,876 [Mauro] Well, that was behind door number one 1516 01:19:40,942 --> 01:19:43,578 as Adam Cole looking to extinguish 1517 01:19:43,645 --> 01:19:47,215 Velveteen Dream's championship aspirations. 1518 01:19:47,282 --> 01:19:48,750 [coughing] 1519 01:19:48,817 --> 01:19:50,919 [Tom] Fire extinguisher at In Your House, 1520 01:19:50,986 --> 01:19:52,320 Shawn Michaels would love this. 1521 01:19:52,988 --> 01:19:54,156 You hear me? 1522 01:19:54,756 --> 01:19:56,324 [Beth] Cole was laying in wait, 1523 01:19:56,391 --> 01:19:57,826 biding his opportunity. 1524 01:19:59,528 --> 01:20:01,029 [female voice] Come on, Dream! 1525 01:20:01,997 --> 01:20:04,466 [Mauro] And, Beth, when you talk about strategy, 1526 01:20:04,533 --> 01:20:06,802 can you even talk about a strategy 1527 01:20:06,868 --> 01:20:08,303 in a backlot brawl? 1528 01:20:08,870 --> 01:20:12,007 [Beth] I have no idea how you would prepare for this. 1529 01:20:12,073 --> 01:20:14,676 This is unlike anything we have ever seen. 1530 01:20:14,743 --> 01:20:18,747 Vehicles, bodies, weapons. 1531 01:20:19,247 --> 01:20:21,850 [Mauro] And plenty of horsepower on display, too, 1532 01:20:21,917 --> 01:20:24,019 of the top performers, 1533 01:20:24,085 --> 01:20:26,988 two of the top competitors in NXT. 1534 01:20:27,055 --> 01:20:28,890 And that is why they are battling 1535 01:20:28,957 --> 01:20:30,826 for the NXT Championship. 1536 01:20:30,892 --> 01:20:35,030 It has reached 372 days, 1537 01:20:35,096 --> 01:20:37,532 the longest title reign 1538 01:20:37,599 --> 01:20:39,501 for the NXT Championship. 1539 01:20:39,568 --> 01:20:43,038 And Adam Cole wants to remain undisputed. 1540 01:20:45,073 --> 01:20:45,907 [boos] 1541 01:20:45,974 --> 01:20:47,909 [Beth] And for a great deal of that time, 1542 01:20:47,976 --> 01:20:50,612 Dream has been on Cole's heels, on his tail. 1543 01:20:51,513 --> 01:20:53,148 The bane of his existence. 1544 01:20:53,915 --> 01:20:57,519 [Mauro] And, Tom, we can't overstate the stakes of Velveteen Dream. 1545 01:20:57,586 --> 01:21:00,055 This is his last chance at Adam Cole. 1546 01:21:00,121 --> 01:21:01,189 [Tom] Win or go home. 1547 01:21:01,256 --> 01:21:03,325 Why don't you just quit, Dream? 1548 01:21:03,391 --> 01:21:04,559 Huh? 1549 01:21:04,626 --> 01:21:05,994 Why don't you just quit? 1550 01:21:06,061 --> 01:21:08,530 You won't because you're stupid. 1551 01:21:08,597 --> 01:21:09,798 You're stupid! 1552 01:21:11,867 --> 01:21:13,768 [fans chant] 1553 01:21:16,871 --> 01:21:18,874 [indistinct fan shouts] 1554 01:21:18,940 --> 01:21:20,442 I'm the best. 1555 01:21:23,345 --> 01:21:25,680 [Mauro] Adam Cole bringing the fight 1556 01:21:25,747 --> 01:21:27,282 to the Velveteen Dream. 1557 01:21:27,349 --> 01:21:29,718 Dream struggles to get back up to his feet. 1558 01:21:30,552 --> 01:21:33,054 And is able to attack Adam Cole 1559 01:21:33,121 --> 01:21:34,589 and send Cole scurrying. 1560 01:21:36,958 --> 01:21:38,393 [indistinct fan shouts] 1561 01:21:42,097 --> 01:21:44,699 [Beth] You see Cole clutching his collarbone and throat. 1562 01:21:45,300 --> 01:21:46,434 [crowd] Oh! 1563 01:21:46,501 --> 01:21:49,170 [Mauro] Oh, and he's gonna be clutching his face 1564 01:21:49,237 --> 01:21:50,272 after it gets driven 1565 01:21:50,338 --> 01:21:53,141 into the turnbuckle of the ring. 1566 01:21:53,208 --> 01:21:56,211 And, Tom, usually all of the action is in the ring. 1567 01:21:56,278 --> 01:21:58,780 But not under backlot brawl rules. 1568 01:21:58,847 --> 01:22:01,916 [Tom] A lot of options for Velveteen Dream. 1569 01:22:01,983 --> 01:22:03,685 Now from the apron, oh! 1570 01:22:03,752 --> 01:22:05,287 [Mauro] Double axe handle 1571 01:22:05,353 --> 01:22:07,389 to the back of Adam Cole's neck. 1572 01:22:07,455 --> 01:22:09,758 Velveteen Dream turning the tables. 1573 01:22:09,824 --> 01:22:12,093 Velveteen Dream looking to become 1574 01:22:12,160 --> 01:22:13,895 NXT champion. 1575 01:22:13,962 --> 01:22:16,097 But they are too close to the bottom rope 1576 01:22:16,164 --> 01:22:18,934 and Adam Cole able to roll out of the ring. 1577 01:22:19,000 --> 01:22:21,169 [boos and claps] 1578 01:22:21,236 --> 01:22:23,204 [Beth] Cole asking for a time-out. 1579 01:22:23,738 --> 01:22:25,507 [male voice] No time-outs, champ! 1580 01:22:25,573 --> 01:22:26,975 [Mauro laughs] Yeah! 1581 01:22:27,042 --> 01:22:29,344 [Mauro] There is no crying and no time-outs 1582 01:22:29,411 --> 01:22:30,712 in professional wrestling. 1583 01:22:31,346 --> 01:22:34,082 As Velveteen Dream, remember he took out Cole 1584 01:22:34,149 --> 01:22:35,951 with the Purple Rainmaker. 1585 01:22:36,017 --> 01:22:38,019 Cole had it well scouted, Tom, 1586 01:22:38,086 --> 01:22:39,821 met him with a superkick. 1587 01:22:39,888 --> 01:22:42,991 You know what. Adam Cole's timing, second to none. 1588 01:22:44,826 --> 01:22:46,461 What do I have to do to you? 1589 01:22:47,162 --> 01:22:48,330 [crowd] Come on, champ! 1590 01:22:48,396 --> 01:22:49,564 [fan] Come on, Dream. 1591 01:22:50,532 --> 01:22:51,533 Come on, Dream. 1592 01:22:51,599 --> 01:22:52,600 Let's go, Dream. 1593 01:22:54,602 --> 01:22:55,537 Get up! 1594 01:22:55,603 --> 01:22:57,806 [Mauro] Is the Dream going to be over? 1595 01:22:58,473 --> 01:22:59,307 [thud of kick] 1596 01:22:59,374 --> 01:23:02,310 [Mauro] Oh, but now Velveteen Dream showing 1597 01:23:02,377 --> 01:23:05,246 that he has effective timing as well, Beth. 1598 01:23:06,281 --> 01:23:09,217 [Beth] And Adam Cole is absolutely laid out. 1599 01:23:09,284 --> 01:23:11,920 This could be the moment for Velveteen Dream. 1600 01:23:11,987 --> 01:23:14,222 He's got to capitalize right away. 1601 01:23:14,823 --> 01:23:17,092 [Mauro] And, Tom, remind everyone 1602 01:23:17,158 --> 01:23:20,061 the only way that a pinfall or submission can happen. 1603 01:23:20,695 --> 01:23:23,131 [Tom] It's gotta happen inside the ring and that's the issue. 1604 01:23:23,198 --> 01:23:25,433 Dream is trying to get Cole inside the ring. 1605 01:23:25,500 --> 01:23:27,502 Cole is evading him every turn. 1606 01:23:27,569 --> 01:23:28,403 Oh! 1607 01:23:29,537 --> 01:23:31,439 [Mauro] What a powerslam on the hood. 1608 01:23:31,506 --> 01:23:33,141 …the Velveteen Dream, Adam. 1609 01:23:34,642 --> 01:23:36,544 Dream over real soon. 1610 01:23:39,347 --> 01:23:40,515 [Mauro] Velveteen Dream 1611 01:23:40,582 --> 01:23:44,519 sending an ominous message to Adam Cole. 1612 01:23:44,586 --> 01:23:46,488 And now bringing in the ladder 1613 01:23:46,554 --> 01:23:50,191 as Velveteen Dream has consistently climbed 1614 01:23:50,258 --> 01:23:52,293 the NXT ladder. 1615 01:23:52,360 --> 01:23:54,095 He needs one final run. 1616 01:23:55,163 --> 01:23:57,098 [thuds of punches] 1617 01:23:58,366 --> 01:24:01,169 [Mauro] Brutal assault here by Velveteen Dream 1618 01:24:01,236 --> 01:24:02,504 on the NXT champion. 1619 01:24:03,004 --> 01:24:04,339 …championship. 1620 01:24:04,973 --> 01:24:07,142 That's what you've gotta worry about, champ. 1621 01:24:08,109 --> 01:24:09,110 That title. 1622 01:24:09,177 --> 01:24:10,345 [crowd] Yeah! 1623 01:24:11,179 --> 01:24:12,347 [fan] Let's go, Dream! 1624 01:24:13,448 --> 01:24:15,650 [Mauro] Tom, I don't think it takes a psychic 1625 01:24:16,451 --> 01:24:19,554 to tell us what's about to happen. 1626 01:24:19,621 --> 01:24:23,058 The Dream, the baddest dream you'll ever know, 1627 01:24:23,124 --> 01:24:25,326 the baddest dream you'll ever see. 1628 01:24:25,393 --> 01:24:28,830 The baddest dream outside your sleep, Adam Cole. 1629 01:24:30,331 --> 01:24:31,399 [horns blowing] 1630 01:24:31,466 --> 01:24:33,968 [Tom] Could be dream over for Adam Cole? 1631 01:24:34,636 --> 01:24:35,970 [Mauro] Oh, wait a minute! 1632 01:24:38,206 --> 01:24:40,975 [Mauro] Oh, and Adam Cole able to take advantage. 1633 01:24:41,042 --> 01:24:43,678 Of course, it's the other members of the UE, 1634 01:24:43,745 --> 01:24:46,081 Roderick Strong, Bobby Fish. 1635 01:24:47,715 --> 01:24:49,350 That's what I'm talking about. 1636 01:24:49,417 --> 01:24:50,251 Adam Cole! 1637 01:24:50,318 --> 01:24:53,354 [Mauro] The numbers are always stacked. 1638 01:24:53,421 --> 01:24:54,456 [glass breaking] 1639 01:24:55,023 --> 01:24:56,024 [Tom] Oh! 1640 01:24:56,090 --> 01:24:56,991 [Mauro] Mamma mia, 1641 01:24:57,058 --> 01:24:59,894 Cole falling as hard as rain. 1642 01:25:00,361 --> 01:25:02,730 And his NXT Championship reign 1643 01:25:02,797 --> 01:25:05,066 may be circling the Dream. 1644 01:25:05,733 --> 01:25:08,036 [Tom] Oh, look at the damage done to Cole 1645 01:25:08,103 --> 01:25:10,772 right into the windshield of that car. 1646 01:25:10,839 --> 01:25:12,040 [punching sounds] 1647 01:25:12,107 --> 01:25:14,843 [Mauro] Here come the other members of the UE, 1648 01:25:14,909 --> 01:25:18,079 attacking, swarming the Velveteen Dream. 1649 01:25:18,146 --> 01:25:20,782 Dream trying to valiantly fight back. 1650 01:25:22,450 --> 01:25:24,452 [cheers and boos] 1651 01:25:25,820 --> 01:25:28,189 [Mauro] Meanwhile, what's the health status 1652 01:25:28,256 --> 01:25:30,425 of the NXT champion, Adam Cole? 1653 01:25:31,092 --> 01:25:32,427 [indistinct fan shouts] 1654 01:25:33,561 --> 01:25:35,096 [Mauro] We know that Dream 1655 01:25:35,163 --> 01:25:36,998 is not doing too well at the moment. 1656 01:25:38,233 --> 01:25:39,634 You know what to do. 1657 01:25:39,701 --> 01:25:40,702 You know what to do. 1658 01:25:41,336 --> 01:25:42,737 Oh, God. 1659 01:25:42,804 --> 01:25:43,805 Let's go. 1660 01:25:44,606 --> 01:25:46,941 [Tom] This is what Dream has been dealing with 1661 01:25:47,008 --> 01:25:49,210 with the Undisputed Era since late last year. 1662 01:25:49,277 --> 01:25:51,146 [male voice] What do you guys want? 1663 01:25:51,212 --> 01:25:53,181 [Mauro] And Adam Cole, Beth, said that. 1664 01:25:53,248 --> 01:25:54,349 "You know what to do." 1665 01:25:54,415 --> 01:25:56,651 Roderick Strong and Bobby Fish 1666 01:25:56,718 --> 01:25:59,220 doing the handiwork for the NXT champion. 1667 01:25:59,287 --> 01:26:00,121 [Tom] Oh, no. 1668 01:26:00,855 --> 01:26:03,024 [Mauro] I'm having an ECW flashback here. 1669 01:26:03,091 --> 01:26:04,893 [metal crashing] 1670 01:26:06,594 --> 01:26:07,896 [Beth] This is not good. 1671 01:26:07,962 --> 01:26:09,964 [metal crashing] 1672 01:26:14,903 --> 01:26:16,604 I'm gonna get that one. 1673 01:26:16,671 --> 01:26:18,006 [boos] 1674 01:26:18,606 --> 01:26:20,608 I got it. 1675 01:26:21,209 --> 01:26:22,310 I've got this-- 1676 01:26:22,377 --> 01:26:24,045 [metal scraping] 1677 01:26:24,112 --> 01:26:25,346 [Mauro] What the… 1678 01:26:25,914 --> 01:26:27,081 What the hell was that? 1679 01:26:27,148 --> 01:26:28,750 [Mauro] That was freaky. 1680 01:26:29,584 --> 01:26:30,652 Oh, my! 1681 01:26:30,718 --> 01:26:33,621 The tortured artist Dexter Lumis. 1682 01:26:34,656 --> 01:26:37,292 And he's been fixated on the UE. 1683 01:26:37,358 --> 01:26:40,261 And, of course, he's battled Roderick Strong. 1684 01:26:43,531 --> 01:26:45,300 -[loud thud] -[Mauro] Ow! 1685 01:26:47,368 --> 01:26:48,369 [male voice] Jesus! 1686 01:26:56,244 --> 01:26:58,112 [Mauro] Here in the backlot brawl, 1687 01:26:58,179 --> 01:27:00,915 Lumis getting in touch 1688 01:27:00,982 --> 01:27:02,283 with his dark passenger, 1689 01:27:02,350 --> 01:27:04,052 just like another Dexter. 1690 01:27:04,118 --> 01:27:07,622 And looking to put Roderick Strong in the trunk. 1691 01:27:08,256 --> 01:27:09,924 Something tells me Bobby Fish 1692 01:27:09,991 --> 01:27:11,726 is about to join him. 1693 01:27:12,260 --> 01:27:13,962 [Beth] Is this life imitating art? 1694 01:27:17,732 --> 01:27:19,233 [Mauro] While Dexter Lumis… 1695 01:27:19,801 --> 01:27:20,735 [engine revving] 1696 01:27:20,802 --> 01:27:23,071 [Mauro] is taking care of Bobby Fish 1697 01:27:24,138 --> 01:27:26,241 and Roderick Strong. 1698 01:27:26,307 --> 01:27:28,309 [tires squealing] 1699 01:27:29,310 --> 01:27:31,279 [Mauro] They will no longer be a factor 1700 01:27:31,346 --> 01:27:33,014 in this backlot brawl. 1701 01:27:37,752 --> 01:27:38,586 Oh, my. 1702 01:27:38,653 --> 01:27:39,487 [male voice] Get up! 1703 01:27:41,522 --> 01:27:44,592 [Beth] Peeling himself off of that shattered windshield. 1704 01:27:45,627 --> 01:27:47,395 [Tom] Cole knows what he has to do, 1705 01:27:47,462 --> 01:27:49,264 he's gotta get back inside the ring 1706 01:27:49,330 --> 01:27:51,899 if he wants to finish this backlot brawl. 1707 01:27:53,601 --> 01:27:55,470 [Mauro] Say what you will about Cole, 1708 01:27:55,536 --> 01:27:57,472 but the fact that he is crawling, 1709 01:27:57,538 --> 01:27:59,507 struggling to get back to the ring, 1710 01:27:59,574 --> 01:28:01,576 shows the guts, the grit 1711 01:28:02,377 --> 01:28:04,879 the determination to be the best. 1712 01:28:04,946 --> 01:28:06,547 And in order to be the best, 1713 01:28:06,614 --> 01:28:08,950 you have to overcome adversity. 1714 01:28:11,352 --> 01:28:12,854 [female voice] Come on, Dream! 1715 01:28:12,920 --> 01:28:14,255 [Mauro] And Adam Cole, 1716 01:28:15,556 --> 01:28:16,658 high risk. 1717 01:28:17,158 --> 01:28:20,194 Going all the way it appears to the top. 1718 01:28:21,863 --> 01:28:25,099 Velveteen Dream in that ocean of steel chairs. 1719 01:28:28,236 --> 01:28:30,505 Adam Cole has Dream in his sights. 1720 01:28:30,571 --> 01:28:31,572 [loud thud] 1721 01:28:31,639 --> 01:28:33,675 [Mauro] Panama Sunrise. 1722 01:28:34,409 --> 01:28:36,978 [Tom] Call it the Dream Valley Driver. 1723 01:28:37,879 --> 01:28:41,449 [Mauro] And Adam Cole with a two-count. 1724 01:28:42,317 --> 01:28:44,318 [cheers and boos] 1725 01:28:47,789 --> 01:28:49,657 [Mauro] Wow, it was so close 1726 01:28:49,724 --> 01:28:52,126 to ending right there. 1727 01:28:52,894 --> 01:28:55,596 As Adam Cole looking to vanquish 1728 01:28:55,663 --> 01:28:57,331 the Velveteen Dream. 1729 01:28:59,067 --> 01:29:00,601 [Beth] And fortunately for Cole, 1730 01:29:00,668 --> 01:29:02,870 just missing those steel chairs. 1731 01:29:03,905 --> 01:29:05,239 [Mauro] Velveteen Dream 1732 01:29:05,873 --> 01:29:07,208 doesn't want to miss 1733 01:29:07,875 --> 01:29:10,611 the final opportunity to beat Adam Cole 1734 01:29:10,678 --> 01:29:12,980 for the NXT Championship! 1735 01:29:13,047 --> 01:29:14,916 [fans shout] 1736 01:29:14,982 --> 01:29:18,386 [Mauro] Purple Rainmaker through the chair! 1737 01:29:18,920 --> 01:29:22,156 Adam Cole in a supine position. 1738 01:29:22,957 --> 01:29:24,192 Will Velveteen Dream 1739 01:29:24,258 --> 01:29:26,094 become the new champion? 1740 01:29:26,160 --> 01:29:26,994 No. 1741 01:29:27,061 --> 01:29:28,062 Adam Cole, 1742 01:29:28,129 --> 01:29:31,933 Adam Cole remains in this fight. 1743 01:29:31,999 --> 01:29:35,570 And, guys, that's exactly what this is, 1744 01:29:35,636 --> 01:29:39,040 a drag-'em-down-and-out fight. 1745 01:29:41,042 --> 01:29:43,277 [crowd cheers] 1746 01:29:44,812 --> 01:29:46,380 [female voice] Let's go, Dream! 1747 01:29:48,983 --> 01:29:51,919 Every era is meant to end. 1748 01:29:53,988 --> 01:29:56,924 Baby, do you hear it? 1749 01:29:57,925 --> 01:30:00,128 That's the sound of your dream 1750 01:30:00,194 --> 01:30:01,763 coming to an end. 1751 01:30:01,829 --> 01:30:03,464 Or, as I like to say, 1752 01:30:03,531 --> 01:30:06,000 dream over. 1753 01:30:06,067 --> 01:30:07,335 Oh! 1754 01:30:07,402 --> 01:30:08,402 [Mauro] Oh! 1755 01:30:08,469 --> 01:30:09,871 Oh, wow. 1756 01:30:11,172 --> 01:30:12,940 Adam Cole scrambling 1757 01:30:13,007 --> 01:30:15,143 Velveteen Dream's eggs. 1758 01:30:15,209 --> 01:30:18,012 And Adam Cole turning the tables 1759 01:30:18,079 --> 01:30:20,815 in the nastiest of ways. 1760 01:30:20,882 --> 01:30:23,684 [Tom] It's all within the rules of this backlot brawl. 1761 01:30:24,685 --> 01:30:27,455 [Mauro] That it is and Adam Cole 1762 01:30:27,522 --> 01:30:29,557 with the Panama Sunrise 1763 01:30:29,624 --> 01:30:32,026 on the steel chairs! 1764 01:30:33,661 --> 01:30:36,130 Velveteen Dream's aspirations 1765 01:30:36,197 --> 01:30:39,934 of becoming NXT champion are over! 1766 01:30:40,001 --> 01:30:43,004 -[rock music playing] -[horns blowing] 1767 01:30:44,605 --> 01:30:48,276 [Mauro] Three hundred and seventy-two days 1768 01:30:48,810 --> 01:30:50,011 and counting 1769 01:30:50,077 --> 01:30:54,248 for NXT champion Adam Cole! 1770 01:30:54,315 --> 01:31:00,054 Victorious in NXT's first backlot brawl. 1771 01:31:00,121 --> 01:31:01,989 [horns blowing] 1772 01:31:02,890 --> 01:31:06,327 [Mauro] And, guys, the dream is indeed over 1773 01:31:06,394 --> 01:31:08,930 as long as Adam Cole 1774 01:31:08,996 --> 01:31:11,799 rules the NXT division. 1775 01:31:11,866 --> 01:31:13,167 The Velveteen Dream 1776 01:31:13,234 --> 01:31:15,703 will not get another opportunity 1777 01:31:15,770 --> 01:31:17,672 at becoming NXT champion. 1778 01:31:18,206 --> 01:31:19,207 Forever! 1779 01:31:20,441 --> 01:31:22,510 [Tom] And at the rate Adam Cole is going, 1780 01:31:22,577 --> 01:31:26,180 he may never lose the NXT Championship. 1781 01:31:29,717 --> 01:31:32,053 [rock music continues] 1782 01:31:32,887 --> 01:31:34,622 [Mauro] And a match that deserves 1783 01:31:34,689 --> 01:31:37,225 a chef's kiss for its brutality, 1784 01:31:39,026 --> 01:31:43,831 here at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. 1785 01:31:44,665 --> 01:31:47,401 Adam Cole continues 1786 01:31:47,468 --> 01:31:49,837 his record reign. 1787 01:31:54,442 --> 01:31:56,611 And while they weren't technically 1788 01:31:57,545 --> 01:31:59,113 in the house, they… 1789 01:32:00,147 --> 01:32:02,149 they tore the house down and then some. 1790 01:32:02,917 --> 01:32:06,988 Nobody, nobody can beat me for this! 1791 01:32:07,054 --> 01:32:08,422 Nobody! 1792 01:32:09,557 --> 01:32:11,559 [cheers and boos] 1793 01:32:22,737 --> 01:32:24,739 [boos] 1794 01:32:26,240 --> 01:32:28,976 Adam Cole, baby! 1795 01:32:30,411 --> 01:32:32,079 [horns blowing] 1796 01:32:37,385 --> 01:32:39,687 Man, what a show so far. 1797 01:32:39,754 --> 01:32:41,522 Hey, everybody, it's Todd Pettengill. 1798 01:32:41,589 --> 01:32:43,658 Literally trying to catch my breath 1799 01:32:43,724 --> 01:32:45,860 because of everything we have seen tonight. 1800 01:32:45,927 --> 01:32:48,696 But don't forget, got the main event coming up next. 1801 01:32:48,763 --> 01:32:51,265 And, of course, we wanna get you primed and ready. 1802 01:32:51,332 --> 01:32:52,700 What better way to do that 1803 01:32:52,767 --> 01:32:57,004 than by rocking some of your favorite NXT talent gear. 1804 01:32:57,071 --> 01:32:58,773 And we've got a bunch of it here. 1805 01:32:58,839 --> 01:33:01,042 We've got Rhea Ripley, the eyes on that shirt 1806 01:33:01,108 --> 01:33:03,311 kind of remind me of an old girlfriend 1807 01:33:03,377 --> 01:33:05,046 that didn't work out very well. 1808 01:33:05,112 --> 01:33:06,681 Of course, the Undisputed Era. 1809 01:33:06,747 --> 01:33:09,750 You've got Karrion Kross. You've got Io. 1810 01:33:09,817 --> 01:33:13,254 And you can get it all by calling 900-WWE-shop. 1811 01:33:13,321 --> 01:33:14,589 That's not-- 1812 01:33:17,224 --> 01:33:19,393 No more 900-numbers? 1813 01:33:19,460 --> 01:33:21,028 When did that happen? 1814 01:33:21,095 --> 01:33:21,929 Folks, apparently, 1815 01:33:21,996 --> 01:33:25,066 technology has wiped out 1-900-numbers 1816 01:33:25,132 --> 01:33:26,701 and made them obsolete, 1817 01:33:26,767 --> 01:33:29,203 much like most of my wardrobe. 1818 01:33:29,270 --> 01:33:30,371 But not to fear. 1819 01:33:30,438 --> 01:33:32,039 You can still shop online 1820 01:33:32,106 --> 01:33:36,277 for all this incredible gear, wweshop.com. 1821 01:33:36,344 --> 01:33:37,812 There's no question about it. 1822 01:33:37,878 --> 01:33:39,847 We have created a palpable buzz 1823 01:33:39,914 --> 01:33:41,449 all over social media tonight. 1824 01:33:41,515 --> 01:33:44,585 Facebook is going crazy, Instagram, Twitter. 1825 01:33:44,652 --> 01:33:48,723 And, of course, my favorite, AOL chat. 1826 01:33:48,789 --> 01:33:50,424 Let's check in with a couple 1827 01:33:50,491 --> 01:33:52,560 of our greatest customers on AOL. 1828 01:33:52,626 --> 01:33:54,495 There they are, ladies and gentlemen. 1829 01:33:54,562 --> 01:33:56,964 D-Generation X! 1830 01:33:57,031 --> 01:33:58,899 Guys, the power button 1831 01:33:58,966 --> 01:34:00,801 is the one that looks like the Pac Man. 1832 01:34:01,402 --> 01:34:02,903 Yeah, it's on top. 1833 01:34:03,437 --> 01:34:04,672 You'll figure it out. 1834 01:34:06,574 --> 01:34:07,975 I'm gonna do some shopping, 1835 01:34:08,042 --> 01:34:09,877 so I have to unplug my computer. 1836 01:34:09,944 --> 01:34:12,380 I think my phone is plugged in right now, 1837 01:34:12,446 --> 01:34:13,581 so I don't know. 1838 01:34:13,648 --> 01:34:15,016 Anyway, I'll figure it out. 1839 01:34:15,082 --> 01:34:16,217 Back to you guys. 1840 01:34:17,318 --> 01:34:18,419 [Tom] Somebody tell DX 1841 01:34:18,486 --> 01:34:20,421 the files are inside the computer. 1842 01:34:20,488 --> 01:34:21,922 Well, in a matter of moments, 1843 01:34:21,989 --> 01:34:23,691 this one will be special. 1844 01:34:23,758 --> 01:34:25,159 The insidious Karrion Kross 1845 01:34:25,226 --> 01:34:27,094 makes his TakeOver debut. 1846 01:34:27,161 --> 01:34:29,497 Is the battle-tested Tommaso Ciampa 1847 01:34:29,563 --> 01:34:31,399 prepared for the walking doom 1848 01:34:31,465 --> 01:34:33,868 that is Karrion Kross? 1849 01:34:33,934 --> 01:34:35,403 [rock music playing] 1850 01:34:38,272 --> 01:34:41,275 [Ciampa] This is my 13th TakeOver. 1851 01:34:41,342 --> 01:34:45,146 And while each TakeOver is special in its own way, 1852 01:34:45,212 --> 01:34:47,915 this one feels a little bit different. 1853 01:34:47,982 --> 01:34:49,984 [tense music playing] 1854 01:34:51,485 --> 01:34:53,054 [Tom] Oh, my God! 1855 01:34:53,688 --> 01:34:56,057 [Mauro] Fall and pray. 1856 01:34:56,123 --> 01:34:57,692 Karrion Kross… 1857 01:34:57,758 --> 01:35:00,094 [Kross] Mr. Ciampa, 1858 01:35:00,161 --> 01:35:01,729 You are special. 1859 01:35:03,798 --> 01:35:07,902 NXT TakeOver, now that is special. 1860 01:35:09,370 --> 01:35:11,772 I'm going to make you feel something 1861 01:35:12,506 --> 01:35:14,542 that you have never felt in your life. 1862 01:35:15,209 --> 01:35:16,844 Tick-tock. 1863 01:35:17,678 --> 01:35:19,814 [Ciampa] You chose me, Karrion. 1864 01:35:19,880 --> 01:35:21,682 But I promise you this. 1865 01:35:21,749 --> 01:35:24,251 Will you find out there is special 1866 01:35:24,318 --> 01:35:26,020 and then there's Tommaso Ciampa. 1867 01:35:26,087 --> 01:35:28,122 [female voice] Fall and pray! 1868 01:35:28,956 --> 01:35:30,958 [glass breaking] 1869 01:35:37,965 --> 01:35:40,301 [rock music playing] 1870 01:36:35,756 --> 01:36:38,993 [singing] The end is here. 1871 01:36:39,693 --> 01:36:43,030 The end is here. 1872 01:36:43,697 --> 01:36:47,067 Fall and pray. 1873 01:36:47,134 --> 01:36:50,070 Fall and pray. 1874 01:36:50,137 --> 01:36:54,308 Fall and pray. 1875 01:36:56,343 --> 01:36:58,679 [crowd] Fall and pray! 1876 01:37:04,752 --> 01:37:06,754 [rock music intensifies] 1877 01:37:06,821 --> 01:37:09,156 [crowd] Fall and pray! 1878 01:37:34,081 --> 01:37:36,417 [crowd] Fall and pray! 1879 01:37:44,058 --> 01:37:47,595 [intermittent beep] 1880 01:37:49,363 --> 01:37:51,365 [continuous beep] 1881 01:37:52,099 --> 01:37:54,335 ♪ No one will survive ♪ 1882 01:37:56,704 --> 01:37:59,607 ♪ Yeah, no one will survive ♪ 1883 01:38:00,407 --> 01:38:03,944 ♪ There's no escape now No one will survive ♪ 1884 01:38:04,011 --> 01:38:06,814 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1885 01:38:06,880 --> 01:38:09,516 Making his way to the ring from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1886 01:38:09,583 --> 01:38:11,552 weighing in at 201 pounds, 1887 01:38:11,619 --> 01:38:15,422 Tommaso Ciampa! 1888 01:38:16,891 --> 01:38:20,427 [Mauro] Tommaso Ciampa looking to bring 1889 01:38:20,494 --> 01:38:24,999 hell to the devil that is Karrion Kross. 1890 01:38:25,499 --> 01:38:27,167 And, guys, Bonnie and Clyde, 1891 01:38:27,234 --> 01:38:29,637 Mickey and Mallory, Karrion and Scarlett, 1892 01:38:29,703 --> 01:38:32,806 all couples who revel in carnage. 1893 01:38:32,873 --> 01:38:34,742 And their first target, 1894 01:38:35,376 --> 01:38:37,611 one of the most dangerous, 1895 01:38:37,678 --> 01:38:41,682 most successful competitors in NXT history, 1896 01:38:41,749 --> 01:38:44,318 the former NXT champ, 1897 01:38:44,385 --> 01:38:45,619 Tommaso Ciampa. 1898 01:38:46,353 --> 01:38:49,456 [Beth] Mauro, the ocean of unbelievable talent in NXT, 1899 01:38:49,523 --> 01:38:50,824 Ciampa stands out. 1900 01:38:50,891 --> 01:38:52,359 Something about his presence. 1901 01:38:52,426 --> 01:38:54,862 Tonight for the first time I gotta ask, 1902 01:38:54,929 --> 01:38:57,698 Is there a crack in his own rock steady confidence 1903 01:38:57,765 --> 01:39:00,034 as he meets Karrion Kross in the ring? 1904 01:39:01,168 --> 01:39:03,537 [Mauro] Yeah, Kross, the walking doomsday clock. 1905 01:39:03,604 --> 01:39:04,438 Tick-tock. 1906 01:39:04,505 --> 01:39:07,007 And Scarlett, well, she told us 1907 01:39:07,074 --> 01:39:09,476 she puts the hot in psychotic. 1908 01:39:09,543 --> 01:39:13,147 And well, we've got the psycho killer against… 1909 01:39:13,681 --> 01:39:15,249 -Ring the bell! -[bell rings] 1910 01:39:15,316 --> 01:39:17,251 [Mauro] The intense Karrion Kross. 1911 01:39:20,587 --> 01:39:21,922 [fan] Let's go, Ciampa! 1912 01:39:21,989 --> 01:39:23,324 [slow claps] 1913 01:39:23,390 --> 01:39:25,826 [Mauro] Tommaso Ciampa surveying the landscape. 1914 01:39:25,893 --> 01:39:27,561 Look at Karrion Kross. 1915 01:39:29,063 --> 01:39:31,165 Tom, the stares say it all. 1916 01:39:31,231 --> 01:39:32,967 And Ciampa attacking Kross 1917 01:39:33,033 --> 01:39:35,035 and Kross barely budging. 1918 01:39:35,102 --> 01:39:36,570 [Tom] The psychological game 1919 01:39:36,637 --> 01:39:38,405 leading up to this match of Kross 1920 01:39:38,472 --> 01:39:41,108 trying to gain the advantage from Ciampa, 1921 01:39:41,175 --> 01:39:42,710 following one final beat. 1922 01:39:42,776 --> 01:39:45,346 Remember how Kross attacked Ciampa. 1923 01:39:46,113 --> 01:39:48,248 [Mauro] And Kross attacking Ciampa now. 1924 01:39:48,315 --> 01:39:50,985 But Ciampa, Beth, doing the right thing, 1925 01:39:51,051 --> 01:39:53,821 taking the fight to the imposing Kross, 1926 01:39:53,887 --> 01:39:55,789 who has run roughshod 1927 01:39:55,856 --> 01:39:58,325 over the competition here in NXT. 1928 01:39:58,392 --> 01:40:00,194 A master of suplexes, 1929 01:40:00,260 --> 01:40:03,163 well versed in catch wrestling and sambo. 1930 01:40:03,230 --> 01:40:04,498 This guy is a student 1931 01:40:04,565 --> 01:40:07,768 of so many martial arts disciplines. 1932 01:40:07,835 --> 01:40:10,704 [Beth] Of course, that suplex laying impact 1933 01:40:10,771 --> 01:40:13,874 to the surgically repaired neck of Tommaso Ciampa. 1934 01:40:14,508 --> 01:40:16,210 Speaking to Ciampa's resilience, 1935 01:40:16,276 --> 01:40:18,545 coming back so much quicker 1936 01:40:18,612 --> 01:40:20,481 than anybody else could ever have imagined 1937 01:40:20,547 --> 01:40:21,782 from his neck surgery. 1938 01:40:21,849 --> 01:40:23,717 That's okay. Come on. 1939 01:40:25,819 --> 01:40:28,389 [Beth] And you hear Scarlett coaching Karrion Kross. 1940 01:40:28,455 --> 01:40:30,824 [Mauro] Ciampa looking for Willow's bell, 1941 01:40:30,891 --> 01:40:32,226 but Karrion Kross 1942 01:40:32,826 --> 01:40:34,128 putting a stop to it. 1943 01:40:34,194 --> 01:40:35,996 And Kross with the double leg pickup 1944 01:40:36,063 --> 01:40:37,631 and Ciampa doing his best 1945 01:40:37,698 --> 01:40:39,867 to fight off Kross. 1946 01:40:40,567 --> 01:40:41,802 Oh, wow. 1947 01:40:41,869 --> 01:40:44,738 [Beth] Kross, 6'4", massive power for an athlete. 1948 01:40:44,805 --> 01:40:45,672 [loud thud] 1949 01:40:45,739 --> 01:40:47,708 [Mauro] Oh, and there's a big kick. 1950 01:40:49,176 --> 01:40:53,647 And Kross who studied the likes of Dr. Death, Steve Williams, 1951 01:40:53,714 --> 01:40:56,049 Toshi Yakikuwana and, of course, 1952 01:40:56,116 --> 01:40:59,720 Masa Saito with his Doomsday Saito. 1953 01:40:59,787 --> 01:41:02,689 But Ciampa facing doom here. 1954 01:41:03,590 --> 01:41:05,058 Oh, my God! 1955 01:41:06,627 --> 01:41:08,629 That again, Beth. To your point, 1956 01:41:08,695 --> 01:41:12,266 on his surgically replaced, repaired neck. 1957 01:41:12,332 --> 01:41:14,134 And Kross is merciless. 1958 01:41:14,201 --> 01:41:16,370 [Beth] Unbelievable whiplash. 1959 01:41:16,937 --> 01:41:20,707 [Tom] Watch this, bam, right there, high on the shoulder blades, 1960 01:41:20,774 --> 01:41:22,709 certainly gonna do damage to the neck. 1961 01:41:22,776 --> 01:41:25,846 Look at the sick smile on Karrion Kross' face. 1962 01:41:25,913 --> 01:41:27,848 [Mauro] Makes your skin crawl. 1963 01:41:29,183 --> 01:41:30,784 Ciampa has been through it all 1964 01:41:30,851 --> 01:41:32,953 and it's incredible. 1965 01:41:33,554 --> 01:41:35,689 [Beth] Kross reveling in the pain. 1966 01:41:39,293 --> 01:41:41,128 [Mauro] Kross has proven to be 1967 01:41:41,195 --> 01:41:43,030 an intimidating force 1968 01:41:43,097 --> 01:41:45,499 from the jump here in NXT. 1969 01:41:45,566 --> 01:41:47,234 And Tommaso Ciampa 1970 01:41:48,368 --> 01:41:49,837 who has been involved 1971 01:41:49,903 --> 01:41:53,240 in so many instant classics at TakeOver, 1972 01:41:53,907 --> 01:41:57,077 perhaps facing the toughest test of his career. 1973 01:41:57,644 --> 01:41:59,112 [Beth] I can't believe Ciampa 1974 01:41:59,179 --> 01:42:00,447 is even standing after that impact. 1975 01:42:00,948 --> 01:42:03,250 [Mauro] He's not gonna be standing for long. 1976 01:42:05,819 --> 01:42:08,388 [Beth] Another suplex. 1977 01:42:08,455 --> 01:42:09,456 [groaning in pain] 1978 01:42:10,290 --> 01:42:14,328 [Mauro] A scintillating souffle by Karrion Kross 1979 01:42:15,362 --> 01:42:16,597 stalking Ciampa. 1980 01:42:18,699 --> 01:42:20,634 I mean, Tom, have you ever seen 1981 01:42:20,701 --> 01:42:22,669 Ciampa being treated this way 1982 01:42:22,736 --> 01:42:24,004 so early in a match? 1983 01:42:24,071 --> 01:42:24,905 [Tom] Absolutely not. 1984 01:42:24,972 --> 01:42:27,708 The 265-pounder Karrion Kross 1985 01:42:27,774 --> 01:42:29,977 is manhandling Tommaso Ciampa. 1986 01:42:30,043 --> 01:42:31,912 We knew this coming into this matchup. 1987 01:42:31,979 --> 01:42:35,315 Was Tommaso Ciampa mentally vulnerable 1988 01:42:35,382 --> 01:42:37,084 following one final beat? 1989 01:42:37,151 --> 01:42:38,752 Kross is capitalizing. 1990 01:42:38,819 --> 01:42:40,754 [Mauro] Another suplex. 1991 01:42:40,821 --> 01:42:44,291 A smorgasbord of scintillating suplexes 1992 01:42:44,358 --> 01:42:47,528 as Karrion Kross beating down 1993 01:42:47,594 --> 01:42:49,796 a former NXT champion. 1994 01:42:50,531 --> 01:42:52,566 One of the faces of NXT, 1995 01:42:52,633 --> 01:42:54,268 Tommaso Ciampa. 1996 01:42:54,334 --> 01:42:58,739 Karrion Kross looks to overthrow the hierarchy. 1997 01:42:59,806 --> 01:43:01,708 [referee] One, two… 1998 01:43:01,775 --> 01:43:04,811 [Beth] Impact again to the knee across the jaw, 1999 01:43:04,878 --> 01:43:07,214 throwing Tommaso Ciampa's head 2000 01:43:07,281 --> 01:43:09,049 back against the buckle again. 2001 01:43:09,783 --> 01:43:11,184 [Mauro] Kross taking it back 2002 01:43:11,251 --> 01:43:14,354 to the UWFI days in Japan. 2003 01:43:14,421 --> 01:43:15,556 And he is bringing 2004 01:43:16,990 --> 01:43:20,260 the ruthless attack to Tommaso Ciampa. 2005 01:43:20,327 --> 01:43:22,763 And, Tom, he can hurt you in so many ways. 2006 01:43:22,829 --> 01:43:25,999 [Tom] Kross had his hands behind his back, he's that confident. 2007 01:43:26,066 --> 01:43:28,068 [Mauro] …suplex right into the mount. 2008 01:43:28,602 --> 01:43:29,770 [loud punch] 2009 01:43:29,836 --> 01:43:31,538 [Mauro] Oh, what a clothesline. 2010 01:43:31,605 --> 01:43:34,007 Beth, that was as vicious a clothesline 2011 01:43:34,074 --> 01:43:36,710 as we have seen. 2012 01:43:36,777 --> 01:43:39,379 [Beth] Incredible agility by Karrion Kross. 2013 01:43:39,446 --> 01:43:41,348 But I have never seen an athlete 2014 01:43:41,415 --> 01:43:42,516 quite this aggressive. 2015 01:43:42,583 --> 01:43:43,884 Take a look at this, Tom, 2016 01:43:43,951 --> 01:43:45,986 [Tom] Oh, this huge clothesline, 2017 01:43:46,053 --> 01:43:48,121 again high up on the chest 2018 01:43:48,188 --> 01:43:50,657 and the neck area of Tommaso Ciampa. 2019 01:43:50,724 --> 01:43:53,760 [Mauro] And Ciampa, usually the ruthless master manipulator. 2020 01:43:53,827 --> 01:43:56,630 And here a valiant effort by Ciampa, 2021 01:43:56,697 --> 01:43:58,332 slapping away at Kross. 2022 01:43:58,398 --> 01:44:00,434 Wanting to turn it into a slug fest. 2023 01:44:00,500 --> 01:44:02,869 Kross neutralizing Ciampa again, 2024 01:44:02,936 --> 01:44:03,804 but not for long. 2025 01:44:06,940 --> 01:44:09,376 The flurry of blows by Ciampa. 2026 01:44:09,443 --> 01:44:12,779 Step-up Enziguri and Kross is off his feet. 2027 01:44:12,846 --> 01:44:14,615 Kross is off his feet 2028 01:44:14,681 --> 01:44:16,583 and eats a knee from Ciampa. 2029 01:44:17,684 --> 01:44:19,686 [fans chant] 2030 01:44:20,587 --> 01:44:21,421 [Beth] Oh! 2031 01:44:21,488 --> 01:44:22,889 [Mauro] Oh, and there it is! 2032 01:44:22,956 --> 01:44:25,459 Willow's bell ringing the bell of Kross. 2033 01:44:25,525 --> 01:44:28,428 Karrion Kross may be mortal after all, 2034 01:44:29,963 --> 01:44:31,498 [indistinct fan shouts] 2035 01:44:31,565 --> 01:44:34,134 [Beth] Ciampa able to stun the big man. 2036 01:44:34,935 --> 01:44:36,970 Can he continue with this onslaught? 2037 01:44:38,405 --> 01:44:39,740 [crowd] Oh! 2038 01:44:39,806 --> 01:44:40,807 [groaning in pain] 2039 01:44:43,343 --> 01:44:44,177 [audience] Oh! 2040 01:44:44,244 --> 01:44:45,812 [Mauro] And Tommaso Ciampa, 2041 01:44:46,580 --> 01:44:48,815 are you at all surprised, Tom, 2042 01:44:48,882 --> 01:44:50,817 by Ciampa's resolve here against the-- 2043 01:44:50,884 --> 01:44:52,452 [Tom] He's got to stay on this. 2044 01:44:53,120 --> 01:44:55,022 [Mauro] Looking for the fairy tale ending. 2045 01:44:55,088 --> 01:44:58,258 Countered by Kross into the fireman's carry. 2046 01:44:58,759 --> 01:45:00,761 Just tossing Ciampa 2047 01:45:00,827 --> 01:45:02,396 to the canvas. 2048 01:45:02,462 --> 01:45:04,965 [Beth] Did you see the height and elevation? 2049 01:45:05,032 --> 01:45:06,833 [Tom] Shades of the base from Kross. 2050 01:45:07,467 --> 01:45:11,104 [Mauro] Kross Jacket, looking for the Kross Jacket on Ciampa. 2051 01:45:12,205 --> 01:45:15,042 Ciampa's 13th TakeOver appearance 2052 01:45:15,108 --> 01:45:17,344 could be the shortest match 2053 01:45:17,411 --> 01:45:19,112 of his TakeOver tenure. 2054 01:45:19,179 --> 01:45:20,180 Ciampa in trouble. 2055 01:45:20,247 --> 01:45:22,349 [Tom] Down to the canvas. The Kross Jacket, 2056 01:45:22,416 --> 01:45:24,685 Tommaso Ciampa trying to reach out. 2057 01:45:24,751 --> 01:45:25,752 [groaning in pain] 2058 01:45:25,819 --> 01:45:27,654 [Mauro] Ciampa fading. 2059 01:45:27,721 --> 01:45:29,489 [bell rings] 2060 01:45:29,556 --> 01:45:30,757 [Mauro] Ciampa is out. 2061 01:45:31,325 --> 01:45:35,195 Karrion Kross devastatingly effective. 2062 01:45:35,262 --> 01:45:37,798 [Alicia] …Karrion Kross! 2063 01:45:37,864 --> 01:45:41,335 [Tom] Karrion Kross routed Tommaso Ciampa 2064 01:45:41,401 --> 01:45:43,136 tonight at TakeOver. 2065 01:45:43,837 --> 01:45:47,007 [Mauro] And, Beth, the end, well, it's here. 2066 01:45:47,074 --> 01:45:48,809 And the message is clear. 2067 01:45:48,875 --> 01:45:52,546 All anyone in NXT can do, it seems, 2068 01:45:52,612 --> 01:45:55,248 is fall and pray. 2069 01:45:57,718 --> 01:46:00,587 [Tom] And Karrion Kross' very first TakeOver match, 2070 01:46:00,654 --> 01:46:02,789 it was a hard fought battle at times 2071 01:46:02,856 --> 01:46:04,057 with Tommaso Ciampa. 2072 01:46:04,124 --> 01:46:06,693 This was the best opportunity that Ciampa had, 2073 01:46:06,760 --> 01:46:09,463 connecting with Willow's bell and an opportunity. 2074 01:46:09,529 --> 01:46:12,199 When Kross was on the outside of the ring, 2075 01:46:12,265 --> 01:46:14,801 but still Kross would continue to fight. 2076 01:46:14,868 --> 01:46:16,169 And then I said it before. 2077 01:46:16,236 --> 01:46:18,205 Shades of the beast incarnate 2078 01:46:18,271 --> 01:46:21,408 with this move here to Tommaso Ciampa. 2079 01:46:21,475 --> 01:46:23,710 And then it was the Kross Jacket, 2080 01:46:23,777 --> 01:46:27,380 Tommaso Ciampa caught in the clutches of Karrion Kross. 2081 01:46:27,447 --> 01:46:29,883 Tommaso Ciampa did not tap out. 2082 01:46:29,950 --> 01:46:30,784 [bell rings] 2083 01:46:30,851 --> 01:46:33,820 [Tom] He passed out at the hands of Karrion Kross. 2084 01:46:34,721 --> 01:46:36,323 [rock music playing] 2085 01:46:36,389 --> 01:46:38,959 [Mauro] Karrion Kross and Scarlett 2086 01:46:39,025 --> 01:46:43,296 here to ransack NXT's soul. 2087 01:46:44,564 --> 01:46:46,600 [Beth] Mauro, you said the end is here, 2088 01:46:46,666 --> 01:46:49,936 but the destruction has just begun. 2089 01:46:51,505 --> 01:46:53,507 [fans chant] 2090 01:46:53,573 --> 01:46:55,575 [rock music continues] 2091 01:47:02,582 --> 01:47:05,118 ♪ You think you know what you want ♪ 2092 01:47:05,652 --> 01:47:08,889 [Tom] You're listening to "Underneath" by Code Orange, 2093 01:47:08,955 --> 01:47:10,657 from the album Underneath, 2094 01:47:10,724 --> 01:47:12,259 an NXT loud theme song 2095 01:47:12,325 --> 01:47:14,594 for NXT TakeOver: In Your House. 2096 01:47:14,661 --> 01:47:18,498 Available now on Apple Music and Spotify. 2097 01:47:21,468 --> 01:47:22,469 And as you can see, 2098 01:47:22,536 --> 01:47:24,070 Code Orange joining us here 2099 01:47:24,137 --> 01:47:25,739 for NXT TakeOver: In Your House, 2100 01:47:25,806 --> 01:47:28,909 a spectacular performance of "Underneath" earlier tonight. 2101 01:47:28,975 --> 01:47:30,110 We want to tell you 2102 01:47:30,177 --> 01:47:32,779 the exclusive Code Orange NXT shirt 2103 01:47:32,846 --> 01:47:35,348 is available on wweshop.com 2104 01:47:35,415 --> 01:47:37,951 for only 24 hours. 2105 01:47:40,086 --> 01:47:41,555 And, Code Orange, Beth, 2106 01:47:41,621 --> 01:47:44,057 not the only ones it appears in the house. 2107 01:47:44,758 --> 01:47:46,426 [Beth] Oh, speaking of-- 2108 01:47:46,493 --> 01:47:48,829 Looks like Robert Stone may have been up for 24 hours 2109 01:47:48,895 --> 01:47:51,865 after being unceremoniously fired by Chelsea Green. 2110 01:47:51,932 --> 01:47:54,034 Let's go back to our colleague Renee Young 2111 01:47:54,100 --> 01:47:56,503 and see if she's having a better time than Stone. 2112 01:47:57,571 --> 01:47:59,873 Hey, guys. Renee Young here doing a watch-along 2113 01:47:59,940 --> 01:48:01,908 of NXT TakeOver: In Your House. 2114 01:48:01,975 --> 01:48:05,111 What a night with this fun little retro vibe happening. 2115 01:48:05,178 --> 01:48:06,379 Here's the thing. 2116 01:48:06,446 --> 01:48:08,782 The party does not stop after the show 2117 01:48:08,849 --> 01:48:10,150 because immediately after, 2118 01:48:10,217 --> 01:48:11,318 I'm gonna be sitting down 2119 01:48:11,384 --> 01:48:14,654 interviewing the man behind NXT, Triple H. 2120 01:48:14,721 --> 01:48:17,424 You guys can head on over to his official Facebook page 2121 01:48:17,491 --> 01:48:18,892 to catch the whole interview. 2122 01:48:19,392 --> 01:48:20,494 [Tom] Thank you, Renee. 2123 01:48:20,560 --> 01:48:22,362 The game's gonna have his eyes on this. 2124 01:48:22,429 --> 01:48:25,031 The queen has ruled this brand since WrestleMania. 2125 01:48:25,098 --> 01:48:27,767 Tonight Charlotte Flair defends her NXT Women's title 2126 01:48:27,834 --> 01:48:30,237 against Rhea Ripley and Io Shirai 2127 01:48:30,303 --> 01:48:31,638 in a triple threat match. 2128 01:48:31,705 --> 01:48:33,907 All three of these superstars are prepared 2129 01:48:33,974 --> 01:48:36,476 for the gravity of this moment. 2130 01:48:37,110 --> 01:48:38,445 [rock music playing] 2131 01:48:41,081 --> 01:48:43,350 [Charlotte] To be crowned NXT Women's champion 2132 01:48:43,416 --> 01:48:45,252 is to be considered among the elite 2133 01:48:45,318 --> 01:48:46,653 of any women's division. 2134 01:48:46,720 --> 01:48:49,356 [Tom] Charlotte Flair has done it again. 2135 01:48:49,422 --> 01:48:50,991 Now I stand here 2136 01:48:51,057 --> 01:48:52,692 the two-time 2137 01:48:52,759 --> 01:48:56,329 NXT Women's champion. 2138 01:48:56,396 --> 01:48:57,864 [announcer] There is no debate. 2139 01:48:57,931 --> 01:49:01,001 Charlotte Flair is the most decorated female competitor 2140 01:49:01,067 --> 01:49:02,869 in WWE history. 2141 01:49:02,936 --> 01:49:05,372 And with her black and gold mantle reclaimed, 2142 01:49:05,438 --> 01:49:07,807 the queen's exposure brought a whole new light 2143 01:49:07,874 --> 01:49:09,576 onto the NXT Women's title. 2144 01:49:09,643 --> 01:49:11,511 [male voice] You know her as Miss WrestleMania. 2145 01:49:11,578 --> 01:49:14,447 [male voice 2] Charlotte Flair came away winning the NXT Championship. 2146 01:49:16,316 --> 01:49:17,918 [Charlotte] So I'm coming to NXT 2147 01:49:17,984 --> 01:49:20,253 to run through the best division in the WWE. 2148 01:49:21,254 --> 01:49:22,789 Next in line, 2149 01:49:22,856 --> 01:49:24,691 Io Shirai. 2150 01:49:25,792 --> 01:49:27,727 [announcer] Yes, Io Shirai. 2151 01:49:27,794 --> 01:49:30,063 The evil genius of the sky 2152 01:49:30,130 --> 01:49:31,064 who climbed the ladder 2153 01:49:31,131 --> 01:49:33,400 of the NXT Women's division to the top. 2154 01:49:33,466 --> 01:49:36,603 [Shirai] NXT needs Io Shirai as champion. 2155 01:49:36,670 --> 01:49:39,372 [announcer] Armed with guaranteed title opportunity, 2156 01:49:39,439 --> 01:49:41,875 Shirai faced off against Charlotte Flair 2157 01:49:41,942 --> 01:49:43,610 hoping to accomplish a dream. 2158 01:49:43,677 --> 01:49:45,011 But thanks to the tactics 2159 01:49:45,078 --> 01:49:46,980 of the dirtiest player in this game, 2160 01:49:47,047 --> 01:49:48,448 Charlotte managed to escape 2161 01:49:48,515 --> 01:49:50,717 as champion yet again. 2162 01:49:50,784 --> 01:49:52,419 [Mauro] This is how you represent 2163 01:49:52,485 --> 01:49:54,821 the NXT Women's division as champion? 2164 01:49:54,888 --> 01:49:56,122 [Tom] Wait a minute. 2165 01:49:56,189 --> 01:49:57,824 [Mauro] Rhea Ripley is back. 2166 01:49:58,325 --> 01:49:59,826 First time since losing the title 2167 01:49:59,893 --> 01:50:02,495 to Charlotte Flair at WrestleMania. 2168 01:50:02,562 --> 01:50:04,130 Get back in here! 2169 01:50:04,197 --> 01:50:06,132 [announcer] Despite her loss at WrestleMania, 2170 01:50:06,199 --> 01:50:08,735 the nightmare of NXT's Women's division 2171 01:50:08,802 --> 01:50:11,438 has returned her sights to the gold 2172 01:50:11,504 --> 01:50:14,441 as the stakes for glory continue to rise. 2173 01:50:14,507 --> 01:50:16,643 [Rhea] The NXT Women's Championship 2174 01:50:16,710 --> 01:50:18,612 has been shown on all three brands. 2175 01:50:19,746 --> 01:50:21,648 That means there's more viewers on it. 2176 01:50:21,715 --> 01:50:23,249 That's why I need to get 2177 01:50:23,316 --> 01:50:25,418 my NXT Women's Championship back. 2178 01:50:25,485 --> 01:50:27,821 And if I have to beat that into Io Shirai, 2179 01:50:27,887 --> 01:50:28,955 then so be it. 2180 01:50:30,190 --> 01:50:31,691 [Mauro] Unfinished business 2181 01:50:31,758 --> 01:50:33,526 in the NXT Women's division. 2182 01:50:34,027 --> 01:50:36,529 [Charlotte] Both of you will bow down to the queen. 2183 01:50:37,430 --> 01:50:40,166 [announcer] Three superstars with claims to the title. 2184 01:50:40,233 --> 01:50:42,102 [woman] These women are the biggest stars 2185 01:50:42,168 --> 01:50:44,437 and they're right where they deserve to be. 2186 01:50:44,504 --> 01:50:46,906 Io Shirai is an absolute badass. 2187 01:50:46,973 --> 01:50:48,808 Rhea Ripley is a force to be reckoned with 2188 01:50:48,875 --> 01:50:50,777 and you can see that hunger in her eyes. 2189 01:50:51,678 --> 01:50:54,047 For Charlotte, she's there to prove it's not their time. 2190 01:50:54,114 --> 01:50:56,883 [announcer] Three athletes looking to showcase their value. 2191 01:50:57,450 --> 01:50:59,319 I appreciate the ability 2192 01:50:59,386 --> 01:51:01,354 and the athleticism of Io Shirai. 2193 01:51:01,421 --> 01:51:04,324 History will fall from the sky. 2194 01:51:04,391 --> 01:51:06,993 Well, Charlotte Flair, she's a Flair. 2195 01:51:07,060 --> 01:51:08,561 Wooo! 2196 01:51:08,628 --> 01:51:09,529 If you didn't know 2197 01:51:09,596 --> 01:51:11,531 the future of women's wrestling was Rhea Ripley, 2198 01:51:11,598 --> 01:51:12,432 now you know. 2199 01:51:12,499 --> 01:51:14,200 I have only scratched the surface. 2200 01:51:14,267 --> 01:51:17,303 [announcer] Three of the world's greatest competitors 2201 01:51:17,370 --> 01:51:19,873 hoping to solidify their place in history. 2202 01:51:19,939 --> 01:51:20,940 One opponent. 2203 01:51:21,007 --> 01:51:23,843 [Charlotte] I'm the hardest worker on all three brands. 2204 01:51:23,910 --> 01:51:24,811 Two opponents. 2205 01:51:24,878 --> 01:51:27,247 [Rhea] I've scratched and clawed for years. 2206 01:51:27,313 --> 01:51:28,782 It does not matter. 2207 01:51:30,016 --> 01:51:31,584 [announcer] It's a triple threat match 2208 01:51:31,651 --> 01:51:33,586 for the NXT Women's Championship 2209 01:51:34,087 --> 01:51:35,555 and there's only room 2210 01:51:35,622 --> 01:51:38,058 for one throne in this house. 2211 01:51:44,297 --> 01:51:46,533 ♪ This is my brutality ♪ 2212 01:51:46,599 --> 01:51:48,635 [Mauro] What a way to cap off 2213 01:51:48,701 --> 01:51:51,071 this historic NXT TakeOver, 2214 01:51:51,137 --> 01:51:53,473 the first In Your House. 2215 01:51:53,540 --> 01:51:55,675 And it's time to raise the roof 2216 01:51:56,476 --> 01:51:58,978 as we get set for this triple threat match 2217 01:51:59,045 --> 01:52:01,781 for the NXT Women's Championship. 2218 01:52:01,848 --> 01:52:04,617 Former champ, Rhea Ripley! 2219 01:52:04,684 --> 01:52:06,319 By the way, Rhea, 2220 01:52:06,386 --> 01:52:07,954 the name of the planet Saturn's 2221 01:52:08,021 --> 01:52:09,856 second largest moon. 2222 01:52:09,923 --> 01:52:13,026 And tonight Ripley plans on wrestling rings 2223 01:52:13,093 --> 01:52:15,862 around Io Shirai and Charlotte Flair 2224 01:52:16,463 --> 01:52:17,797 in a match where Flair 2225 01:52:17,864 --> 01:52:20,633 doesn't have to be pinned or submitted 2226 01:52:20,700 --> 01:52:22,602 to lose the title. 2227 01:52:22,669 --> 01:52:23,703 [loud pounds] 2228 01:52:23,770 --> 01:52:27,006 [Beth] Rhea Ripley no stranger to making history. 2229 01:52:27,073 --> 01:52:29,509 See how excited everybody in the NXT Universe is 2230 01:52:29,576 --> 01:52:30,577 for this epic matchup. 2231 01:52:30,643 --> 01:52:31,745 These three women 2232 01:52:31,811 --> 01:52:33,780 historically enjoying main events. 2233 01:52:33,847 --> 01:52:35,115 In Your House main events 2234 01:52:35,181 --> 01:52:36,916 like Bret Hart versus The Undertaker, 2235 01:52:36,983 --> 01:52:38,485 Shawn Michaels versus Mankind, 2236 01:52:38,551 --> 01:52:41,621 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin versus Vince McMahon. 2237 01:52:41,688 --> 01:52:43,389 And tonight, Rhea Ripley 2238 01:52:43,456 --> 01:52:45,558 could make history by reclaiming 2239 01:52:45,625 --> 01:52:48,094 the NXT Women's Championship. 2240 01:52:48,161 --> 01:52:50,697 [Mauro] And, Tom, Ripley at just 23 2241 01:52:50,764 --> 01:52:54,200 has the potential to be a transcendent talent 2242 01:52:54,267 --> 01:52:57,270 capable of shifting excessive reality. 2243 01:52:57,337 --> 01:52:59,706 [Tom] I believe that was proven at WrestleMania. 2244 01:52:59,773 --> 01:53:00,740 The first time ever 2245 01:53:00,807 --> 01:53:02,942 that an NXT Championship was defended 2246 01:53:03,009 --> 01:53:04,577 at the showcase of the immortals. 2247 01:53:04,644 --> 01:53:05,745 And it was Rhea Ripley 2248 01:53:05,812 --> 01:53:07,514 who carried the NXT Women's title 2249 01:53:07,580 --> 01:53:08,648 into WrestleMania. 2250 01:53:08,715 --> 01:53:10,650 Tonight it is about one thing for Ripley. 2251 01:53:10,717 --> 01:53:12,085 Get the title back. 2252 01:53:13,486 --> 01:53:15,488 [electronic music playing] 2253 01:53:16,422 --> 01:53:18,491 [Mauro] We know in a triple threat match, 2254 01:53:18,558 --> 01:53:21,661 you probably wish you could do the exorcist head spin. 2255 01:53:21,728 --> 01:53:24,397 And Io Shirai, she's going to try to exorcize 2256 01:53:24,464 --> 01:53:26,599 the demons that have kept her from winning 2257 01:53:26,666 --> 01:53:28,635 the NXT Women's Championship. 2258 01:53:28,701 --> 01:53:30,270 Beth, pound for pound, 2259 01:53:30,336 --> 01:53:32,939 one of the most talented competitors 2260 01:53:33,640 --> 01:53:35,608 in all of wrestling. 2261 01:53:36,109 --> 01:53:36,976 [Beth] Absolutely. 2262 01:53:37,043 --> 01:53:39,245 Shirai did an interview with Sports Illustrated 2263 01:53:39,312 --> 01:53:41,314 and said her main goal is to show the world 2264 01:53:41,381 --> 01:53:42,749 that WWE has the best, 2265 01:53:42,816 --> 01:53:44,584 most competitive women's wrestlers. 2266 01:53:44,651 --> 01:53:46,486 She wants to use her abilities to change the way 2267 01:53:46,553 --> 01:53:49,088 our audience views women's wrestling forever. 2268 01:53:49,155 --> 01:53:51,724 And if anyone can do that, it's this young lady. 2269 01:53:51,791 --> 01:53:53,393 Internationally known 2270 01:53:53,459 --> 01:53:55,461 as one of the greatest of all time. 2271 01:53:55,528 --> 01:53:57,597 [Mauro] And Shirai looking 2272 01:53:57,664 --> 01:54:00,166 to hopefully make it third time the charm. 2273 01:54:00,233 --> 01:54:03,503 She's vied for the NXT Women's Championship 2274 01:54:03,570 --> 01:54:06,873 on two occasions here at TakeOver. 2275 01:54:07,473 --> 01:54:09,375 Coming up short against Shayna Baszler. 2276 01:54:09,442 --> 01:54:11,377 And, Tom, it was Shayna Baszler 2277 01:54:11,444 --> 01:54:13,746 that made Io Shirai snap. 2278 01:54:14,547 --> 01:54:16,349 [Tom] Yeah, very different situation. 2279 01:54:16,416 --> 01:54:19,085 Anything can happen in a triple threat match. 2280 01:54:19,152 --> 01:54:20,353 [rock music playing] 2281 01:54:20,420 --> 01:54:23,456 [Mauro] And, Tom, to paraphrase 2282 01:54:24,157 --> 01:54:28,194 her two-time WWE Hall of Fame father Ric Flair, 2283 01:54:28,261 --> 01:54:30,196 you've got to be the woman 2284 01:54:30,263 --> 01:54:32,098 to beat the woman. 2285 01:54:32,165 --> 01:54:34,133 [Tom] Listen to this statistic here. 2286 01:54:34,200 --> 01:54:37,003 Coming into this matchup, Io Shirai has been 2287 01:54:37,070 --> 01:54:39,639 in four title matches in WWE. 2288 01:54:39,706 --> 01:54:42,375 Rhea Ripley has been in eight title matches. 2289 01:54:42,442 --> 01:54:44,544 Charlotte Flair has been 2290 01:54:44,611 --> 01:54:47,814 in 66 championship matches 2291 01:54:47,880 --> 01:54:49,749 in her time in WWE. 2292 01:54:49,816 --> 01:54:51,317 You cannot discredit 2293 01:54:51,384 --> 01:54:53,119 the ability of Ripley and Shirai 2294 01:54:53,186 --> 01:54:54,721 to be in this situation. 2295 01:54:54,787 --> 01:54:57,357 But do not underestimate Charlotte Flair. 2296 01:54:57,423 --> 01:54:58,524 There is a reason 2297 01:54:58,591 --> 01:55:02,295 she is the women's champion in WWE. 2298 01:55:03,062 --> 01:55:05,198 [Mauro] And it was at the first TakeOver 2299 01:55:05,732 --> 01:55:09,035 that Charlotte Flair won her first NXT Women's Championship 2300 01:55:09,102 --> 01:55:11,771 against the ultra talented Natalya 2301 01:55:11,838 --> 01:55:13,072 in a tournament final. 2302 01:55:14,507 --> 01:55:16,175 [Beth] Absolutely a match that-- 2303 01:55:16,242 --> 01:55:18,878 I mean, you could argue sparked a movement. 2304 01:55:18,945 --> 01:55:20,246 And I'll tell you what, 2305 01:55:20,313 --> 01:55:22,649 Charlotte Flair is here because she wants to be. 2306 01:55:22,715 --> 01:55:24,484 This about growth, success 2307 01:55:24,550 --> 01:55:28,121 and proving her worth in any division, on any show, everywhere. 2308 01:55:28,187 --> 01:55:31,324 Charlotte wants to be the hardest working woman in history 2309 01:55:31,391 --> 01:55:33,559 so that she remains the legend 2310 01:55:33,626 --> 01:55:34,961 that she wants to become. 2311 01:55:36,863 --> 01:55:39,766 [music continues] 2312 01:55:39,832 --> 01:55:42,669 [Mauro] Three of the most talented competitors, 2313 01:55:42,735 --> 01:55:44,304 three diverse talents. 2314 01:55:45,271 --> 01:55:48,207 But it's the Queen Charlotte Flair 2315 01:55:49,042 --> 01:55:51,077 raising the NXT Women's Championship, 2316 01:55:51,144 --> 01:55:54,314 one of the most prestigious prizes in this sport. 2317 01:55:55,448 --> 01:55:56,349 [bell ringing] 2318 01:55:56,416 --> 01:55:58,851 [Alicia] The following contest scheduled for one fall 2319 01:55:58,918 --> 01:56:00,420 is a triple threat match 2320 01:56:00,486 --> 01:56:05,725 for the NXT Women's Championship! 2321 01:56:05,792 --> 01:56:07,794 [crowd cheers] 2322 01:56:08,861 --> 01:56:10,730 [Alicia] Introducing the challengers, 2323 01:56:10,797 --> 01:56:13,433 first from Adelaide, South Australia, 2324 01:56:13,499 --> 01:56:17,637 Rhea Ripley! 2325 01:56:17,704 --> 01:56:20,707 [fans chant] 2326 01:56:22,742 --> 01:56:25,445 [Alicia] Next, from Tokyo, Japan, 2327 01:56:26,012 --> 01:56:30,616 Io Shirai! 2328 01:56:30,683 --> 01:56:33,686 [audience] Io! Io! 2329 01:56:37,090 --> 01:56:40,093 [Alicia] And from the Queen City, 2330 01:56:41,127 --> 01:56:45,365 she is the NXT Women's champion, 2331 01:56:45,431 --> 01:56:49,802 Charlotte Flair! 2332 01:56:49,869 --> 01:56:52,872 [crowd boos] 2333 01:56:55,141 --> 01:56:58,611 [Mauro] Three ladies who are wonder women, 1908, 2334 01:56:58,678 --> 01:57:00,279 make that 2020. 2335 01:57:00,346 --> 01:57:01,881 And the last time the women 2336 01:57:01,948 --> 01:57:03,883 main evented TakeOver, 2337 01:57:04,550 --> 01:57:07,487 we go back to respect in October 2015 2338 01:57:07,553 --> 01:57:09,856 where Bayley defeated Sasha Banks 2339 01:57:09,922 --> 01:57:12,291 in an instant classic iron woman match. 2340 01:57:12,358 --> 01:57:15,795 And tonight, the NXT Women's Championship 2341 01:57:15,862 --> 01:57:17,430 will hang in the balance 2342 01:57:17,497 --> 01:57:20,400 in a triple threat affair. 2343 01:57:21,667 --> 01:57:23,069 [indistinct fan shouts] 2344 01:57:25,171 --> 01:57:26,639 [Beth] So much pressure 2345 01:57:26,706 --> 01:57:28,374 on all three of these women. 2346 01:57:30,443 --> 01:57:31,978 [Mauro] Shirai looking to become 2347 01:57:32,045 --> 01:57:34,347 NXT Women's champion for the first time. 2348 01:57:34,414 --> 01:57:35,982 Ripley looking to 2349 01:57:36,049 --> 01:57:37,650 [boos] 2350 01:57:37,717 --> 01:57:39,318 [Mauro] defeat Charlotte Flair, 2351 01:57:39,385 --> 01:57:40,853 the person who beat her 2352 01:57:40,920 --> 01:57:42,021 at WrestleMania 36. 2353 01:57:42,088 --> 01:57:43,656 [Tom] This is wise by the queen. 2354 01:57:43,723 --> 01:57:45,591 There's no count-outs, no disqualifications. 2355 01:57:45,658 --> 01:57:48,694 Let Shirai and Ripley beat the hell out of each other. 2356 01:57:48,761 --> 01:57:50,530 [Mauro] One of the reasons 2357 01:57:50,596 --> 01:57:52,698 she is the NXT Women's champion. 2358 01:57:52,765 --> 01:57:54,267 [audience] You don't go here! 2359 01:57:54,333 --> 01:57:55,935 [Mauro] The intelligence. 2360 01:57:56,002 --> 01:57:57,170 [Beth] Let's not forget 2361 01:57:57,236 --> 01:57:59,072 Charlotte Flair disqualified herself 2362 01:57:59,138 --> 01:58:01,074 against Io Shirai using a kendo stick. 2363 01:58:01,140 --> 01:58:04,110 She's not afraid to go to some dirty tactics like her daddy. 2364 01:58:04,177 --> 01:58:06,446 [Mauro] NXT fans chanting "you don't go here". 2365 01:58:06,512 --> 01:58:08,648 Charlotte Flair saying she made here, 2366 01:58:08,714 --> 01:58:10,883 and she's making Rhea Ripley pay. 2367 01:58:10,950 --> 01:58:13,286 And there's a quick roll-up by Shirai. 2368 01:58:13,352 --> 01:58:14,687 And maybe Charlotte Flair 2369 01:58:14,754 --> 01:58:16,856 wants to introduce herself into the matchup 2370 01:58:16,923 --> 01:58:18,958 knowing she doesn't have to be pinned 2371 01:58:19,025 --> 01:58:22,094 or submitted to become ex-champion. 2372 01:58:22,161 --> 01:58:23,896 [boos] 2373 01:58:23,963 --> 01:58:27,133 [Beth] Tom, to your point, having been in so many title matches, 2374 01:58:27,200 --> 01:58:29,368 the experience of Charlotte Flair, 2375 01:58:29,435 --> 01:58:32,605 she's been in so many situations, 2376 01:58:32,672 --> 01:58:34,574 and knows how to rise to the occasion. 2377 01:58:34,640 --> 01:58:38,044 [Mauro] Let's not forget about the experience of Io Shirai, 2378 01:58:38,111 --> 01:58:40,446 the most experienced competitor. 2379 01:58:41,514 --> 01:58:44,217 A three-time Joshi Puroresu 2380 01:58:44,283 --> 01:58:46,285 star of the year in Japan. 2381 01:58:46,352 --> 01:58:48,888 She conquered the land of the rising sun 2382 01:58:48,955 --> 01:58:51,023 looking to become the sun here 2383 01:58:51,090 --> 01:58:52,625 in the NXT Women's division. 2384 01:58:52,692 --> 01:58:56,362 But not if Charlotte Flair has anything to say about it. 2385 01:58:56,429 --> 01:58:58,064 Fallaway Slam! 2386 01:58:58,898 --> 01:59:00,133 Come on! 2387 01:59:00,199 --> 01:59:02,335 [boos] 2388 01:59:03,402 --> 01:59:05,204 [Mauro] The genetically superior-- 2389 01:59:05,271 --> 01:59:06,706 This is my house! 2390 01:59:06,772 --> 01:59:08,441 [boos] 2391 01:59:08,508 --> 01:59:10,676 Hey, you two are guests. 2392 01:59:11,344 --> 01:59:12,612 [loud slap] 2393 01:59:12,678 --> 01:59:14,447 [Mauro] And the knife edge chop. 2394 01:59:15,081 --> 01:59:16,148 [Beth] Wow. 2395 01:59:16,215 --> 01:59:18,050 -[loud slap] -[crowd] Oh! 2396 01:59:18,117 --> 01:59:20,353 [Mauro] And, Tom, it's Charlotte Flair 2397 01:59:20,419 --> 01:59:22,155 dishing out the punishment 2398 01:59:22,221 --> 01:59:23,823 early in this triple threat match. 2399 01:59:23,890 --> 01:59:26,993 [Tom] And this is how Charlotte Flair can command a match, 2400 01:59:27,059 --> 01:59:28,327 can dominate a matchup. 2401 01:59:28,394 --> 01:59:31,531 And look at Shirai and Ripley reeling right now. 2402 01:59:31,597 --> 01:59:33,566 Kneeling for the queen. 2403 01:59:33,633 --> 01:59:35,735 [indistinct] 2404 01:59:35,801 --> 01:59:36,936 Come on. 2405 01:59:40,239 --> 01:59:43,576 [Mauro] Oh, but Shirai and Ripley now 2406 01:59:43,643 --> 01:59:45,511 attacking Charlotte Flair. 2407 01:59:45,578 --> 01:59:48,381 Trying to remove her from the equation. 2408 01:59:48,447 --> 01:59:49,749 But there's Ripley 2409 01:59:49,815 --> 01:59:51,784 delivering a head butt to Io Shirai. 2410 01:59:51,851 --> 01:59:53,853 Remember their one-on-one matchup 2411 01:59:53,920 --> 01:59:57,623 was, well, interrupted by Charlotte Flair. 2412 01:59:57,690 --> 01:59:59,258 [Beth] A lot of bad blood 2413 01:59:59,325 --> 02:00:00,560 between these two women. 2414 02:00:00,626 --> 02:00:04,897 Ripley really needs a victory in this situation. 2415 02:00:05,598 --> 02:00:08,234 [Mauro] All three women have been at odds. 2416 02:00:08,301 --> 02:00:11,003 And they look to settle the score here tonight 2417 02:00:11,070 --> 02:00:14,874 as Flair drives her shoulder into Io Shirai 2418 02:00:14,941 --> 02:00:17,510 before Ripley takes Flair off the apron. 2419 02:00:17,577 --> 02:00:18,945 -[loud thud] -[audience] Oh! 2420 02:00:19,011 --> 02:00:20,246 [Mauro] Oh, wow! 2421 02:00:20,780 --> 02:00:23,983 Ripley crashing and burning outside the ring. 2422 02:00:24,050 --> 02:00:25,117 [Charlotte screams] 2423 02:00:25,184 --> 02:00:26,786 -[heavy impact] -[audience] Oh! 2424 02:00:29,422 --> 02:00:31,123 [Beth] Ripley's body viciously 2425 02:00:31,190 --> 02:00:33,593 driven into the barricade. 2426 02:00:35,528 --> 02:00:36,696 [Tom] One more look. 2427 02:00:36,762 --> 02:00:40,166 Rhea Ripley launched by the queen. 2428 02:00:42,568 --> 02:00:46,606 [Beth] And again, Flair admiring her handiwork. 2429 02:00:46,672 --> 02:00:48,374 [Mauro] There's Io Shirai 2430 02:00:49,141 --> 02:00:52,078 delivering the Frankensteiner from the apron. 2431 02:00:52,144 --> 02:00:55,581 And yes, there are many high-flying superstars, 2432 02:00:55,648 --> 02:00:58,084 but there's only one genius of the sky. 2433 02:00:58,150 --> 02:01:00,219 And, well, she may be seeing stars 2434 02:01:00,286 --> 02:01:03,089 after that move by Charlotte Flair 2435 02:01:03,155 --> 02:01:05,658 who, well, she is cleaning house 2436 02:01:05,725 --> 02:01:07,293 at In Your House. 2437 02:01:08,394 --> 02:01:09,762 [Beth] Flair began this matchup 2438 02:01:09,829 --> 02:01:11,897 very intelligently, being opportunistic. 2439 02:01:11,964 --> 02:01:13,466 Looking for the right moment. 2440 02:01:16,102 --> 02:01:18,037 [Mauro] Yeah, very focused, 2441 02:01:18,104 --> 02:01:19,472 very methodical. 2442 02:01:19,538 --> 02:01:21,941 And this is why Charlotte Flair 2443 02:01:22,008 --> 02:01:23,509 is the most decorated 2444 02:01:23,576 --> 02:01:27,346 women's champion in WWE history. 2445 02:01:27,413 --> 02:01:28,814 Twelve title reigns, 2446 02:01:28,881 --> 02:01:31,584 including equaling Shayna Baszler's mark 2447 02:01:31,651 --> 02:01:34,487 as the only two-time NXT Women's champ. 2448 02:01:35,788 --> 02:01:38,724 [Beth] And Flair has said again that she wants other women, 2449 02:01:38,791 --> 02:01:40,893 she wants to elevate other competitors 2450 02:01:40,960 --> 02:01:42,061 to come to her level. 2451 02:01:42,128 --> 02:01:45,031 She wants to bring people up everywhere she goes. 2452 02:01:45,798 --> 02:01:48,801 [Mauro] I think she wants to make sure the elevator is going down 2453 02:01:48,868 --> 02:01:52,138 for the likes of Io Shirai and Rhea Ripley. 2454 02:01:52,204 --> 02:01:53,873 Shirai lands on her feet. 2455 02:01:53,939 --> 02:01:55,675 Ducks underneath the clothesline. 2456 02:01:55,741 --> 02:01:56,942 Off the ropes. 2457 02:01:57,009 --> 02:02:00,479 And Io Shirai showcasing her athleticism. 2458 02:02:00,546 --> 02:02:02,381 But Charlotte Flair now-- 2459 02:02:03,482 --> 02:02:04,717 [Tom] Great transition. 2460 02:02:04,784 --> 02:02:06,585 Great transition by the queen 2461 02:02:06,652 --> 02:02:08,054 into the Boston Crab. 2462 02:02:08,120 --> 02:02:10,322 Will she secure a tapout victory? 2463 02:02:10,389 --> 02:02:11,957 Tonight at TakeOver. 2464 02:02:12,024 --> 02:02:14,860 [Mauro] Just how flexible is Io Shirai, Beth? 2465 02:02:14,927 --> 02:02:17,229 [Beth] We see the height advantage there, 2466 02:02:17,296 --> 02:02:19,398 making this maneuver so much more painful. 2467 02:02:19,999 --> 02:02:21,567 [Mauro] Is Shirai going to tap? 2468 02:02:22,134 --> 02:02:24,036 [Beth] Shirai may reverse this. 2469 02:02:24,603 --> 02:02:26,172 [Mauro] Shirai with the up-kick 2470 02:02:26,238 --> 02:02:28,007 on Charlotte Flair and another one. 2471 02:02:28,874 --> 02:02:30,109 Shirai would love to do 2472 02:02:30,176 --> 02:02:34,380 what Gegard Mousasi did to Jacaré 2473 02:02:34,447 --> 02:02:36,215 over in Japan with the up-kick KO. 2474 02:02:36,282 --> 02:02:37,616 But now it's Rhea Ripley 2475 02:02:37,683 --> 02:02:40,186 hoping to knock off Charlotte Flair. 2476 02:02:40,252 --> 02:02:42,355 A vicious barrage of knee strikes. 2477 02:02:43,456 --> 02:02:45,124 [Beth laughs] Oh! 2478 02:02:46,358 --> 02:02:48,828 [Beth] Ripley with the war cry! 2479 02:02:50,229 --> 02:02:54,266 [Mauro] Basement dropkick by Rhea Ripley. 2480 02:02:54,333 --> 02:02:55,501 Io Shirai 2481 02:02:56,469 --> 02:02:59,772 launches in and catches Rhea Ripley. 2482 02:02:59,839 --> 02:03:02,074 So Io Shirai now the only one standing. 2483 02:03:03,342 --> 02:03:05,611 Looking for the tribute to Rey Mysterio, 2484 02:03:05,678 --> 02:03:07,646 it's the Tiger Feint Kick 2485 02:03:07,713 --> 02:03:11,484 or as Rey Mysterio calls it, 619. 2486 02:03:12,952 --> 02:03:13,786 Wow! 2487 02:03:13,853 --> 02:03:16,322 [Beth] Beautiful flexibility from Io Shirai. 2488 02:03:17,256 --> 02:03:20,025 [Mauro] Wow, quesadora and the double foot stomp. 2489 02:03:20,092 --> 02:03:22,261 Io Shirai a step ahead 2490 02:03:22,328 --> 02:03:23,629 of the competition. 2491 02:03:25,030 --> 02:03:27,032 Oh, and again, Tom, Io Shirai 2492 02:03:27,099 --> 02:03:28,734 taking it to the queen. 2493 02:03:28,801 --> 02:03:31,370 Looking to become a first-time champion. 2494 02:03:32,671 --> 02:03:35,508 [Tom] And really tagged Charlotte Flair with the dropkick there. 2495 02:03:35,574 --> 02:03:38,277 But Io Shirai has got to capitalize on this opportunity 2496 02:03:38,344 --> 02:03:40,913 with Rhea Ripley outside the ring. 2497 02:03:40,980 --> 02:03:43,082 [Mauro] Beth, when you handicap this match, 2498 02:03:43,149 --> 02:03:45,951 what are the biggest strengths of all three competitors? 2499 02:03:46,652 --> 02:03:48,254 [Beth] In a situation like this, 2500 02:03:48,320 --> 02:03:50,189 the biggest challenge is to have eyes 2501 02:03:50,256 --> 02:03:51,557 in the back of your head. 2502 02:03:51,624 --> 02:03:53,926 [Mauro] I was asking for their biggest strengths. 2503 02:03:53,993 --> 02:03:57,296 And for Rhea Ripley, looking for the Okada Roll. 2504 02:03:57,363 --> 02:03:59,932 Rhea Ripley showing off her strength. 2505 02:03:59,999 --> 02:04:01,600 Back elbow by Shirai. 2506 02:04:02,134 --> 02:04:04,136 And, wow, both of them 2507 02:04:04,203 --> 02:04:06,005 crash down hard. 2508 02:04:07,339 --> 02:04:08,507 Oh, man. 2509 02:04:09,708 --> 02:04:11,377 [fans chant] 2510 02:04:14,780 --> 02:04:16,482 [Beth] Ripley may be seeing stars. 2511 02:04:20,986 --> 02:04:22,588 [Mauro] What a night it has been 2512 02:04:22,655 --> 02:04:26,325 at NXT TakeOver: In Your House. 2513 02:04:26,959 --> 02:04:28,460 Will Charlotte Flair 2514 02:04:29,061 --> 02:04:30,930 cap off the evening by retaining 2515 02:04:30,996 --> 02:04:33,065 the NXT Women's Championship? 2516 02:04:33,132 --> 02:04:34,200 Will Ripley 2517 02:04:35,601 --> 02:04:37,002 become a two-time champion? 2518 02:04:37,069 --> 02:04:41,307 Or will Io Shirai finally soar to the sky 2519 02:04:41,373 --> 02:04:44,844 as a first-time NXT Women's champ? 2520 02:04:45,744 --> 02:04:46,779 Oh, wow. 2521 02:04:47,413 --> 02:04:49,014 [Tom] A double spear by Flair. 2522 02:04:49,081 --> 02:04:50,549 [Mauro] Back press, hooks the leg. 2523 02:04:50,616 --> 02:04:53,152 And Flair, Flair looking to finish off 2524 02:04:53,219 --> 02:04:54,620 Ripley and Shirai. 2525 02:04:55,554 --> 02:04:57,223 [Beth] Intelligent strategy again 2526 02:04:57,289 --> 02:04:58,624 by Charlotte Flair. 2527 02:04:58,691 --> 02:05:00,993 [Tom] Trying to take out both her challengers 2528 02:05:01,060 --> 02:05:02,294 at the same time. 2529 02:05:02,361 --> 02:05:03,996 Two opportunities for covers. 2530 02:05:04,063 --> 02:05:05,965 Watch this, boom! 2531 02:05:06,031 --> 02:05:07,833 Charlotte Flair bulldozing 2532 02:05:07,900 --> 02:05:09,201 through Ripley and Shirai. 2533 02:05:09,702 --> 02:05:11,670 [Mauro] The fact that Shirai and Ripley 2534 02:05:11,737 --> 02:05:13,873 were not exchanging pleasantries 2535 02:05:13,939 --> 02:05:15,774 proved to be, well, 2536 02:05:15,841 --> 02:05:18,711 valuable for Charlotte Flair 2537 02:05:18,777 --> 02:05:20,379 who was able to knock both down. 2538 02:05:20,446 --> 02:05:22,147 And it's Flair standing tall. 2539 02:05:22,214 --> 02:05:23,749 We have seen this in the past. 2540 02:05:23,816 --> 02:05:25,584 -[Mauro] Wait a minute. -[boos] 2541 02:05:25,651 --> 02:05:27,453 [Mauro] That's not becoming a queen. 2542 02:05:27,519 --> 02:05:28,621 [Beth] Wow. 2543 02:05:31,924 --> 02:05:34,126 Flair showing her mean and nasty side. 2544 02:05:34,193 --> 02:05:35,861 [indistinct fan shouts] 2545 02:05:35,928 --> 02:05:37,162 [Mauro] Well, she's the daughter 2546 02:05:37,229 --> 02:05:39,965 of the dirtiest player in the game. 2547 02:05:41,534 --> 02:05:42,768 And Charlotte Flair… 2548 02:05:43,402 --> 02:05:47,006 Well, Shirai is known for the Picture-Perfect Moonsault. 2549 02:05:47,072 --> 02:05:48,674 Charlotte Flair, oh, 2550 02:05:48,741 --> 02:05:50,676 she was crashed there 2551 02:05:50,743 --> 02:05:52,411 on the Moonsault attempt. 2552 02:05:52,478 --> 02:05:53,812 Roll-up by Shirai. 2553 02:05:53,879 --> 02:05:56,582 And now it's Ripley rolling up Shirai. 2554 02:05:57,383 --> 02:05:58,217 [Beth] Oh. 2555 02:05:58,284 --> 02:05:59,385 Ripley-- 2556 02:05:59,451 --> 02:06:01,420 [Mauro] Ripley looking for the Riptide, 2557 02:06:01,487 --> 02:06:03,489 no, countered by Shirai. 2558 02:06:03,556 --> 02:06:05,457 [wrestlers scream] 2559 02:06:07,226 --> 02:06:09,428 [Mauro] And Shirai looking for the crossface. 2560 02:06:09,495 --> 02:06:10,829 [fans chant] 2561 02:06:12,831 --> 02:06:14,934 [Tom] Great opportunity here for Shirai 2562 02:06:15,000 --> 02:06:16,035 middle of the ring. 2563 02:06:16,101 --> 02:06:19,038 Charlotte Flair's NXT Women's Championship-- 2564 02:06:19,104 --> 02:06:21,106 Oh, nearly slipped through her fingers. 2565 02:06:21,173 --> 02:06:23,776 [Mauro] And there's the queen's boot by Flair. 2566 02:06:23,842 --> 02:06:24,944 Goes for the cover. 2567 02:06:25,010 --> 02:06:26,712 Side press, hooks the leg. 2568 02:06:26,779 --> 02:06:29,381 And Ripley able to lift that right shoulder 2569 02:06:29,448 --> 02:06:32,585 before the referee hit the mat for a third time. 2570 02:06:32,651 --> 02:06:36,255 Charlotte Flair knows she is in a fight. 2571 02:06:36,322 --> 02:06:38,657 Knows she is in a struggle 2572 02:06:38,724 --> 02:06:39,925 to retain the title. 2573 02:06:40,426 --> 02:06:43,228 [Beth] And the demeanor has changed on Charlotte Flair. 2574 02:06:43,295 --> 02:06:45,230 No more gloating and smiling. 2575 02:06:45,297 --> 02:06:47,399 [Tom] Call that "natural selection", yeah. 2576 02:06:48,467 --> 02:06:50,035 [Mauro] Instead, Ripley selects 2577 02:06:50,102 --> 02:06:53,339 one of her diverse offensive tactics 2578 02:06:53,405 --> 02:06:56,709 and drives Flair face first into the canvas. 2579 02:06:56,775 --> 02:06:59,912 Springboard dropkick by Shirai. 2580 02:06:59,979 --> 02:07:02,481 Falling from the sky! 2581 02:07:02,548 --> 02:07:04,583 [crowd cheers] 2582 02:07:11,256 --> 02:07:12,858 [Tom] Take another look at this. 2583 02:07:12,925 --> 02:07:15,928 Io Shirai gets behind this dropkick. 2584 02:07:15,995 --> 02:07:18,931 Listen to the NXT Universe behind Shirai. 2585 02:07:19,465 --> 02:07:22,201 [Mauro] Shirai with the Bullet Train attack. 2586 02:07:22,267 --> 02:07:24,003 Double knees to Ripley. 2587 02:07:24,069 --> 02:07:26,739 And there's natural selection by Flair. 2588 02:07:26,805 --> 02:07:28,073 Goes for the cover! 2589 02:07:28,140 --> 02:07:29,208 Flair… 2590 02:07:31,010 --> 02:07:33,212 Shirai just shocking Flair. 2591 02:07:33,278 --> 02:07:34,880 [Tom] Charlotte Flair was nearly able 2592 02:07:34,947 --> 02:07:37,282 to slip away from this triple threat match 2593 02:07:37,349 --> 02:07:38,183 with the title. 2594 02:07:38,250 --> 02:07:41,320 Nearly, took the opportunity when it presented itself 2595 02:07:41,387 --> 02:07:43,555 as Ripley had rolled outside the ring, 2596 02:07:43,622 --> 02:07:45,624 nearly had Shirai one-on-one. 2597 02:07:45,691 --> 02:07:49,695 [Mauro] Beth, talk about what makes Charlotte Flair a special athlete. 2598 02:07:49,762 --> 02:07:51,730 What makes her the queen? 2599 02:07:52,631 --> 02:07:55,167 [Beth] Apart from her physical incredible, 2600 02:07:55,234 --> 02:07:57,202 everything she can offer athletically, 2601 02:07:57,269 --> 02:07:58,604 she works smarter, no harder. 2602 02:07:58,670 --> 02:08:01,306 [Mauro] …crucifix here by Shirai for a two-county. 2603 02:08:02,107 --> 02:08:04,209 And now looking for the figure-four. 2604 02:08:04,276 --> 02:08:05,110 Figure-eight! 2605 02:08:05,644 --> 02:08:07,546 Charlotte Flair putting the pressure 2606 02:08:07,613 --> 02:08:09,782 on Io Shirai 's lower extremities. 2607 02:08:09,848 --> 02:08:11,283 Is Shirai going to tap? 2608 02:08:11,350 --> 02:08:14,586 Not if Ripley has a say in this match. 2609 02:08:17,523 --> 02:08:19,425 [Beth] Ripley with a handful of hair. 2610 02:08:20,059 --> 02:08:21,927 [Tom] Ripley preventing the figure-eight. 2611 02:08:22,895 --> 02:08:24,997 [Mauro] And Ripley and Flair 2612 02:08:25,064 --> 02:08:27,232 going at it on the outside. 2613 02:08:30,436 --> 02:08:31,870 [Beth] This is nasty. 2614 02:08:31,937 --> 02:08:32,805 [Mauro] …rules. 2615 02:08:33,405 --> 02:08:36,375 No disqualification, no count-out. 2616 02:08:36,442 --> 02:08:39,278 And Io Shirai with the plancha 2617 02:08:39,344 --> 02:08:40,446 through the ropes! 2618 02:08:40,512 --> 02:08:42,181 Wiping out Ripley. 2619 02:08:42,247 --> 02:08:44,650 And Io Shirai is en fuego 2620 02:08:44,717 --> 02:08:46,085 at In Your House! 2621 02:08:46,151 --> 02:08:47,619 But then Charlotte Flair 2622 02:08:47,686 --> 02:08:49,888 extinguishing that flame in a hurry. 2623 02:08:51,356 --> 02:08:53,325 [boos] 2624 02:08:53,392 --> 02:08:55,227 [Beth] Flair surveying the damage, 2625 02:08:55,294 --> 02:08:57,096 always aware of her environment. 2626 02:08:59,465 --> 02:09:01,033 [Mauro] Oh, and Charlotte Flair 2627 02:09:01,100 --> 02:09:03,902 taking advantage of the environment. 2628 02:09:04,503 --> 02:09:07,806 Crashing through the… the window, 2629 02:09:07,873 --> 02:09:09,441 the In Your House set. 2630 02:09:09,508 --> 02:09:12,945 And Ripley, oh, planting Charlotte Flair. 2631 02:09:13,011 --> 02:09:15,581 And Flair looking for the spear. 2632 02:09:15,647 --> 02:09:17,950 Things are breaking down here, Beth. 2633 02:09:18,650 --> 02:09:20,052 [Beth] This is unbelievable. 2634 02:09:20,119 --> 02:09:22,454 This combustible rivalry 2635 02:09:22,521 --> 02:09:24,323 has been going on for months. 2636 02:09:25,858 --> 02:09:27,693 [Mauro] Tom, remember what went down 2637 02:09:27,759 --> 02:09:29,561 at WrestleMania 36. 2638 02:09:29,628 --> 02:09:31,130 Ripley and Flair 2639 02:09:31,196 --> 02:09:33,432 stealing WrestleMania weekend. 2640 02:09:33,999 --> 02:09:35,200 [Tom] Absolutely right. 2641 02:09:35,267 --> 02:09:36,935 The plot that Rhea Ripley hatched 2642 02:09:37,002 --> 02:09:38,670 following the Royal Rumble match 2643 02:09:38,737 --> 02:09:40,739 to get her opportunity against the queen 2644 02:09:40,806 --> 02:09:42,274 at WrestleMania. 2645 02:09:44,910 --> 02:09:47,813 [Mauro] NXT Women's Championship match at WrestleMania, 2646 02:09:47,880 --> 02:09:49,648 the two athletes making history. 2647 02:09:49,715 --> 02:09:52,918 Charlotte Flair wants Ripley to be history. 2648 02:09:54,820 --> 02:09:56,455 [wrestlers groan] 2649 02:09:56,522 --> 02:09:59,124 [Mauro] My goodness, it's just denigrated 2650 02:09:59,191 --> 02:10:01,026 into an all-out brawl. 2651 02:10:01,093 --> 02:10:04,129 The emotions, the tempers are flaring. 2652 02:10:04,196 --> 02:10:05,330 It's all about 2653 02:10:05,397 --> 02:10:08,000 the NXT Women's Championship, 2654 02:10:08,066 --> 02:10:09,568 the deepest division-- 2655 02:10:09,635 --> 02:10:10,469 [Tom] Whoa. 2656 02:10:10,536 --> 02:10:11,436 [Mauro] …in WWE. 2657 02:10:11,503 --> 02:10:12,404 [Tom] Wait a minute! 2658 02:10:12,471 --> 02:10:14,473 [cheers and claps] 2659 02:10:15,741 --> 02:10:17,342 [Mauro] Io Shirai looking to do 2660 02:10:17,409 --> 02:10:19,845 some dancing on the ceiling. 2661 02:10:19,912 --> 02:10:22,014 The genius of the sky! 2662 02:10:22,815 --> 02:10:23,782 [Beth] No way. 2663 02:10:23,849 --> 02:10:24,817 [audience] Oh! 2664 02:10:24,883 --> 02:10:28,187 [Mauro] Joshi Judas, mamma mia! 2665 02:10:28,253 --> 02:10:30,255 [fans chant] 2666 02:10:33,492 --> 02:10:35,460 [Mauro] Holy bleep is right. 2667 02:10:36,461 --> 02:10:38,130 There are daredevils 2668 02:10:38,197 --> 02:10:41,066 and there's Io Shirai. 2669 02:10:42,668 --> 02:10:45,137 [Tom] From the top of the house, 2670 02:10:46,038 --> 02:10:48,740 Io Shirai takes to the sky 2671 02:10:48,807 --> 02:10:50,475 and brings down the house 2672 02:10:50,542 --> 02:10:53,045 wiping out Flair and Ripley below. 2673 02:10:53,111 --> 02:10:54,613 Watch this again. 2674 02:10:54,680 --> 02:10:57,516 Bam, down on the queen and the nightmare. 2675 02:10:57,583 --> 02:11:00,853 [Mauro] When did you ever think you would use that phrase, Tom? 2676 02:11:00,919 --> 02:11:01,753 [laughter] 2677 02:11:01,820 --> 02:11:03,755 [Mauro] Shirai from the top of the house. 2678 02:11:03,822 --> 02:11:05,257 [Tom] Only at TakeOver. 2679 02:11:05,324 --> 02:11:07,326 [audience] This is awesome! 2680 02:11:08,193 --> 02:11:10,596 [Mauro] And only in this thrilling triple threat 2681 02:11:11,496 --> 02:11:13,732 NXT Women's Championship match. 2682 02:11:13,799 --> 02:11:15,400 Beth, you've been a champion. 2683 02:11:15,467 --> 02:11:17,936 The youngest WWE Hall of Famer. 2684 02:11:18,003 --> 02:11:19,705 Talk about the evolution 2685 02:11:19,771 --> 02:11:21,273 of the women's division. 2686 02:11:21,773 --> 02:11:24,142 [Beth] Mauro, this is nothing short of inspiring 2687 02:11:24,209 --> 02:11:26,311 to see what these women are doing in this moment, 2688 02:11:26,378 --> 02:11:28,914 how they have elevated the sport, the competition. 2689 02:11:28,981 --> 02:11:31,516 This could be Io Shirai's moment in the sun. 2690 02:11:32,084 --> 02:11:34,553 [Mauro] No, Rhea Ripley short-circuits, 2691 02:11:34,620 --> 02:11:36,255 that Moonsault attempt. 2692 02:11:36,321 --> 02:11:38,156 Ripley blocking Shirai. 2693 02:11:38,223 --> 02:11:39,324 [Charlotte screams] 2694 02:11:39,858 --> 02:11:41,593 [Mauro] Oh, and a spear, wow. 2695 02:11:41,660 --> 02:11:43,161 Ripley avoiding the spear. 2696 02:11:43,228 --> 02:11:44,763 And it was Charlotte Flair 2697 02:11:44,830 --> 02:11:47,199 crashing hard into the corner. 2698 02:11:47,266 --> 02:11:49,501 And Charlotte Flair has been eliminated 2699 02:11:49,568 --> 02:11:52,471 from this triple threat match for the time being. 2700 02:11:56,708 --> 02:11:58,877 [Beth] This may allow Ripley enough time 2701 02:11:58,944 --> 02:12:01,346 to focus on Io Shirai and get a pinfall 2702 02:12:02,714 --> 02:12:04,483 before Flair can recover. 2703 02:12:04,549 --> 02:12:06,785 [Mauro] Ripley looking for the superplex. 2704 02:12:06,852 --> 02:12:10,155 Io Shirai able to stop it momentarily, 2705 02:12:10,222 --> 02:12:12,291 but Ripley has the size 2706 02:12:12,357 --> 02:12:13,525 and strength advantage. 2707 02:12:15,694 --> 02:12:17,896 [Beth] Shirai slipping her legs on the inside 2708 02:12:17,963 --> 02:12:19,498 to remain stable. 2709 02:12:19,564 --> 02:12:21,466 [Mauro] Good escape by Shirai. 2710 02:12:21,533 --> 02:12:24,069 Making life miserable for Rhea Ripley 2711 02:12:24,136 --> 02:12:25,604 on that top rope. 2712 02:12:26,772 --> 02:12:29,608 Io Shirai very confident. 2713 02:12:29,675 --> 02:12:32,945 Well versed in this area of the ring. 2714 02:12:34,179 --> 02:12:36,882 Io Shirai looking for the Frankensteiner. 2715 02:12:36,949 --> 02:12:39,451 Ripley stops it and then Charlotte Flair 2716 02:12:39,518 --> 02:12:41,420 with the queen's boot 2717 02:12:41,486 --> 02:12:43,288 to Shirai's midsection. 2718 02:12:44,623 --> 02:12:46,425 [Beth] Hard landing for Io Shirai. 2719 02:12:47,726 --> 02:12:49,795 [Mauro] Hard chops from Charlotte Flair. 2720 02:12:52,331 --> 02:12:55,000 [Beth] Now Flair looking to pick up where Io left off. 2721 02:12:55,734 --> 02:12:57,569 [Mauro] A monumental matchup. 2722 02:12:59,037 --> 02:13:00,973 Charlotte Flair in her second reign 2723 02:13:01,039 --> 02:13:02,774 as NXT Women's champion. 2724 02:13:02,841 --> 02:13:04,710 And here is Rhea Ripley. 2725 02:13:05,377 --> 02:13:07,579 Rhea Ripley looking for the Riptide. 2726 02:13:07,646 --> 02:13:10,716 Remember this is how she beat Shayna Baszler 2727 02:13:10,782 --> 02:13:13,385 to become the NXT Women's champion. 2728 02:13:13,452 --> 02:13:16,054 Ripley is going to be a two-time champion. 2729 02:13:16,121 --> 02:13:16,955 No! 2730 02:13:17,022 --> 02:13:19,524 Shirai stopping that from happening. 2731 02:13:19,591 --> 02:13:21,526 [fans chant] 2732 02:13:24,596 --> 02:13:27,232 [Beth] Shirai being driven by passion. 2733 02:13:27,299 --> 02:13:28,967 Continuing to get up. 2734 02:13:29,568 --> 02:13:30,602 [Mauro] Oh! 2735 02:13:30,669 --> 02:13:32,104 Ripley missing with the kick. 2736 02:13:32,170 --> 02:13:35,874 Shirai doesn't miss with these folly of strikes. 2737 02:13:35,941 --> 02:13:37,676 Io Shirai off the ropes. 2738 02:13:37,743 --> 02:13:39,111 And again, the quesadora. 2739 02:13:39,177 --> 02:13:41,980 This time Ripley stopping it with the wheelbarrow. 2740 02:13:42,047 --> 02:13:44,182 And Ripley looking for the Prism Trap! 2741 02:13:44,249 --> 02:13:46,251 The Prism Trap by Ripley. 2742 02:13:47,686 --> 02:13:48,587 Oh, wait a minute. 2743 02:13:48,653 --> 02:13:50,322 Tom, there's that kendo stick 2744 02:13:50,389 --> 02:13:51,957 that Charlotte Flair used. 2745 02:13:52,023 --> 02:13:55,827 [Tom] It's completely legal in a triple threat match. 2746 02:13:55,894 --> 02:13:57,963 No disqualifications. 2747 02:13:58,030 --> 02:13:59,531 [Mauro] And it was not legal 2748 02:13:59,598 --> 02:14:02,134 when she defended the title against Io Shirai. 2749 02:14:02,200 --> 02:14:05,170 But it's Charlotte Flair taking advantage of the fact 2750 02:14:05,237 --> 02:14:07,973 that there are no disqualifications 2751 02:14:08,040 --> 02:14:09,541 or count-outs, like you said. 2752 02:14:09,608 --> 02:14:12,010 And Charlotte Flair laying waste 2753 02:14:12,077 --> 02:14:13,445 to her challengers. 2754 02:14:13,512 --> 02:14:16,314 [Tom] It shows you the frustration of the queen 2755 02:14:16,381 --> 02:14:18,283 at this point, trying to find a way 2756 02:14:18,350 --> 02:14:20,152 to put away both Ripley and Shirai 2757 02:14:20,218 --> 02:14:21,153 and retain her title. 2758 02:14:21,820 --> 02:14:24,222 [Mauro] Well, it was Charlotte-- Oh, the spear. 2759 02:14:24,289 --> 02:14:26,224 What a spear by Charlotte Flair. 2760 02:14:27,259 --> 02:14:30,062 Charlotte Flair said she wants to elevate her opponents. 2761 02:14:30,128 --> 02:14:31,329 Well, she's been forced 2762 02:14:31,396 --> 02:14:33,065 to elevate her game here. 2763 02:14:33,598 --> 02:14:34,766 [Tom] Figure-four. 2764 02:14:35,534 --> 02:14:37,636 [Mauro] Can she turn it into a figure-eight? 2765 02:14:39,538 --> 02:14:42,307 [Beth] Ripley's legs so long, so strong. 2766 02:14:42,374 --> 02:14:44,876 It's very challenging to get into this position. 2767 02:14:44,943 --> 02:14:48,447 [Mauro] Oh, man, Charlotte Flair looking to make it two in a row 2768 02:14:48,513 --> 02:14:49,815 against Rhea Ripley. 2769 02:14:49,881 --> 02:14:50,816 Wait a minute! 2770 02:14:50,882 --> 02:14:52,517 [inaudible] 2771 02:14:52,584 --> 02:14:53,919 [Mauro] …of the sky. 2772 02:14:54,453 --> 02:14:55,287 [bell ringing] 2773 02:14:55,353 --> 02:14:57,022 [Mauro] Io Shirai has soared 2774 02:14:57,089 --> 02:14:58,356 to the greatest heights. 2775 02:14:58,924 --> 02:15:05,030 [Alicia] …and new NXT Women's champion, 2776 02:15:05,630 --> 02:15:09,534 Io Shirai! 2777 02:15:09,601 --> 02:15:11,903 [Mauro] And to paraphrase The Rock, 2778 02:15:11,970 --> 02:15:18,076 finally Io Shirai is NXT Women's champion! 2779 02:15:18,143 --> 02:15:20,145 [electronic music playing] 2780 02:15:20,212 --> 02:15:23,081 [Beth] What a journey for this young woman. 2781 02:15:23,148 --> 02:15:24,816 [audience] Io! Io! 2782 02:15:24,883 --> 02:15:26,918 [Mauro] A despondent Charlotte Flair. 2783 02:15:28,854 --> 02:15:31,556 [Beth] And a masterpiece of a performance. 2784 02:15:31,623 --> 02:15:33,692 Congratulations, Io Shirai, 2785 02:15:33,758 --> 02:15:37,629 you are new NXT Women's champion! 2786 02:15:39,231 --> 02:15:42,033 [Mauro] The genius of the sky got so high, 2787 02:15:42,100 --> 02:15:43,802 she saw the big guy. 2788 02:15:43,869 --> 02:15:45,837 And here's how it unfolded. 2789 02:15:45,904 --> 02:15:46,905 [Tom] Mauro, you're right. 2790 02:15:46,972 --> 02:15:48,940 Multiple times we saw Io Shirai 2791 02:15:49,007 --> 02:15:51,176 go to the air here in this matchup. 2792 02:15:51,243 --> 02:15:52,277 And it paid off. 2793 02:15:52,344 --> 02:15:54,779 This is an instance where Charlotte Flair 2794 02:15:54,846 --> 02:15:57,349 tossed Io Shirai into the window 2795 02:15:57,415 --> 02:16:00,118 here on the NXT TakeOver: In Your House set. 2796 02:16:00,185 --> 02:16:02,954 And then off the top of the front door, 2797 02:16:03,021 --> 02:16:06,725 it was Io Shirai who would take down Ripley and Flair. 2798 02:16:06,791 --> 02:16:09,961 Again, this was the Riptide from Ripley 2799 02:16:10,028 --> 02:16:11,663 that helped Rhea Ripley capture 2800 02:16:11,730 --> 02:16:14,900 the NXT Women's title from Shayna Baszler 2801 02:16:14,966 --> 02:16:16,535 once upon a time. 2802 02:16:16,601 --> 02:16:18,203 It was broken up by Io Shirai. 2803 02:16:18,270 --> 02:16:19,437 The match would continue. 2804 02:16:19,504 --> 02:16:22,507 Charlotte Flair with this enormous spear 2805 02:16:22,574 --> 02:16:24,943 and Charlotte would stay on Ripley, 2806 02:16:25,010 --> 02:16:26,811 going for the figure-four. 2807 02:16:26,878 --> 02:16:28,280 The means by which Flair 2808 02:16:28,346 --> 02:16:29,748 was able to get Rhea Ripley 2809 02:16:29,814 --> 02:16:32,183 to tap out at WrestleMania. 2810 02:16:32,751 --> 02:16:35,153 Charlotte Flair got into the figure-eight and then, 2811 02:16:35,220 --> 02:16:39,591 bam, this Moonsault from Io Shirai was brutal. 2812 02:16:39,658 --> 02:16:41,993 And helped Shirai become champion. 2813 02:16:42,060 --> 02:16:44,229 [music continues] 2814 02:16:44,296 --> 02:16:47,365 [Mauro] The celebration has begun 2815 02:16:47,432 --> 02:16:50,268 on a night we celebrate 2816 02:16:50,335 --> 02:16:53,271 another terrific TakeOver. 2817 02:16:54,239 --> 02:16:56,875 This one In Your House! 2818 02:16:56,942 --> 02:16:59,377 And I'm sure that Io Shirai 2819 02:16:59,444 --> 02:17:02,480 is going to have a huge house party 2820 02:17:02,547 --> 02:17:04,382 celebrating the fact 2821 02:17:04,449 --> 02:17:06,952 that she is the NXT Women's champion. 2822 02:17:07,018 --> 02:17:09,688 And does this remind us of Japan? 2823 02:17:09,754 --> 02:17:10,956 The streamers. 2824 02:17:11,022 --> 02:17:12,557 She conquered Japan. 2825 02:17:12,624 --> 02:17:15,427 She has now conquered NXT. 2826 02:17:15,493 --> 02:17:19,831 The genius of the sky, Io Shirai 2827 02:17:19,898 --> 02:17:24,369 is the new NXT Women's champion. 2828 02:17:24,436 --> 02:17:26,705 [audience] Io! Io!