1 00:00:01,501 --> 00:00:06,973 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:08,108 --> 00:00:10,377 [The Rock] If you smell… 3 00:00:15,181 --> 00:00:16,383 [Lemmy] The King of the Kings. 4 00:00:16,449 --> 00:00:17,584 [John Cena] You can't see me. 5 00:00:30,029 --> 00:00:34,100 [audience chanting "NXT"] 6 00:00:34,167 --> 00:00:38,004 Whoo! Tonight's the night, baby. 7 00:00:38,071 --> 00:00:42,475 We debuted in the Dusty Cup last year and won the whole thing. 8 00:00:42,542 --> 00:00:44,778 -And thanks to our shaman bro, Riddle… -Yeah. 9 00:00:44,844 --> 00:00:47,547 …we know exactly what it takes to get to the top of the mountain again. 10 00:00:47,614 --> 00:00:50,417 Exactly. At the very top is this beautiful thing. 11 00:00:50,483 --> 00:00:51,551 Don't touch it. 12 00:00:52,852 --> 00:00:56,022 You know bad things happen when you touch the cup. 13 00:00:56,089 --> 00:00:57,323 Get off me! 14 00:00:57,390 --> 00:00:59,259 Ain't nothing bad going to happen to us, dawg. 15 00:00:59,325 --> 00:01:01,294 -We're destined to win this thing. -True. 16 00:01:01,361 --> 00:01:04,531 But all the hard work starts in three… 17 00:01:04,597 --> 00:01:06,599 two, one. 18 00:01:06,666 --> 00:01:09,569 ["Swarm" playing] 19 00:01:09,636 --> 00:01:12,972 [audience cheering] 20 00:01:14,074 --> 00:01:17,644 -Come on. -Let's get this. 21 00:01:17,710 --> 00:01:22,282 -Let's get this. -Dusty Rhodes ain't nothing but a thing. 22 00:01:23,683 --> 00:01:28,088 [Vic] MSK is fired up. What a way to kick off NXT. 23 00:01:29,756 --> 00:01:34,427 Yeah! MSK, baby. Yeah! 24 00:01:35,195 --> 00:01:38,198 [audience cheering] 25 00:01:38,264 --> 00:01:39,132 [bell ringing] 26 00:01:39,199 --> 00:01:41,835 [Alicia] The following is a first-round match 27 00:01:41,901 --> 00:01:44,270 in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. 28 00:01:44,337 --> 00:01:48,408 Introducing first, MSK. 29 00:01:48,475 --> 00:01:51,778 [Vic] You heard them talking about the shaman. They are rejuvenated. 30 00:01:51,845 --> 00:01:54,614 They have their path pack to the finals of the Dusty Cup. 31 00:01:54,681 --> 00:01:57,083 [Wade] All right. Let me attack it, buzz kill. 32 00:01:57,150 --> 00:01:58,852 They may be rejuvenated, 33 00:01:58,918 --> 00:02:01,821 but it's gonna take a lot more than meeting the shaman. 34 00:02:01,888 --> 00:02:03,923 -[Vic] Shaman. -[Wade] Whatever. I'm from England. 35 00:02:03,990 --> 00:02:05,158 -[Wade] The shaman… -[Vic] Shaman. 36 00:02:05,225 --> 00:02:09,596 [Wade] And taking herbal medicine in order to be victorious here tonight. 37 00:02:09,662 --> 00:02:10,563 They need focus. 38 00:02:10,630 --> 00:02:13,600 This is high-stakes against some top opposition. 39 00:02:13,666 --> 00:02:17,003 [audience cheering] 40 00:02:20,306 --> 00:02:22,108 -[Kushida and Jiro] ♪ It's Jacket Time ♪ -[timer rings] 41 00:02:22,175 --> 00:02:23,943 ["Ganbare!" playing] 42 00:02:24,010 --> 00:02:26,846 -[Kushida] ♪ Kushida ♪ -[Jiro] ♪ Ikemen Jiro ♪ 43 00:02:26,913 --> 00:02:27,914 [Kushida and Jiro] ♪ It's… ♪ 44 00:02:27,981 --> 00:02:34,787 [Alicia] Their opponents, Kushida and Ikemen Jiro, Jacket Time. 45 00:02:34,854 --> 00:02:39,526 [Vic] That's quite a first-round draw for MSK as Jacket Time gets their eyes 46 00:02:39,592 --> 00:02:43,897 on the prestigious Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic trophy. 47 00:02:43,963 --> 00:02:47,367 As you heard MSK say, last year they debuted in this very tournament, 48 00:02:47,433 --> 00:02:49,736 went all the way to the finals and won the Dusty cup, 49 00:02:49,802 --> 00:02:53,940 went on to crown themselves NXT Tag Team Champions. 50 00:02:54,007 --> 00:02:58,444 But look, this has been such a news-worthy tournament thus far. 51 00:02:58,511 --> 00:03:01,748 Take a look at some of these headlines including what just happened last week. 52 00:03:01,814 --> 00:03:04,617 The Bracket Buster itself, Edris, Malik, 53 00:03:04,684 --> 00:03:08,221 upsetting Legado Del Fantasma in the first round. 54 00:03:08,288 --> 00:03:11,791 That sent the NXT Universe a buzz on social media. 55 00:03:11,858 --> 00:03:15,328 [Wade] What a shocker that was, and what a banger we had last week 56 00:03:15,395 --> 00:03:18,598 when the Creeds emerged victorious in their first-round match 57 00:03:18,665 --> 00:03:22,535 against Briggs and Jensen moving on to the semi-finals. 58 00:03:22,602 --> 00:03:24,370 [Vic] Let's take a look at the bracket because we learned 59 00:03:24,437 --> 00:03:28,841 just before we went on air, it's the return of NXT Vengeance Day, 60 00:03:28,908 --> 00:03:31,878 February 15th, and the finals of the men's Dusty Cup 61 00:03:31,945 --> 00:03:34,247 will be held at NXT Vengeance Day. 62 00:03:34,314 --> 00:03:35,782 There you see the brackets. 63 00:03:35,848 --> 00:03:37,116 -Who will advance tonight? -[bell ringing] 64 00:03:37,183 --> 00:03:41,187 [Vic] We're about to find out in match one of the two Dusty classics tonight. 65 00:03:42,155 --> 00:03:46,793 [audience chanting "Jacket Time"] 66 00:03:46,859 --> 00:03:51,364 [Vic] Already a very vocal NXT Universe as Jacket Time, 67 00:03:51,431 --> 00:03:54,200 MSK squaring off in this quarterfinal matchup. 68 00:03:54,267 --> 00:03:57,303 Look, this is the question though for MSK. Can they run it back? 69 00:03:57,370 --> 00:03:58,738 [Wade] Of course they can run it back. 70 00:03:58,805 --> 00:04:01,507 Look, they're a great team. We know that. What a 12 months they had 71 00:04:01,574 --> 00:04:05,345 since starting out in the Dusty Cup last year. 72 00:04:05,411 --> 00:04:06,980 This is hot crowd tonight, 73 00:04:07,046 --> 00:04:10,650 but listen, the competition is stiff this year. 74 00:04:10,717 --> 00:04:13,853 You got Jacket Time who are in there in this first-round match. 75 00:04:13,920 --> 00:04:16,723 The Creeds, of course, that we already saw with that banger 76 00:04:16,789 --> 00:04:18,758 against Briggs and Jensen last week. 77 00:04:18,825 --> 00:04:22,962 Enofe and Blade who as you mentioned pulled off a shocker of all time 78 00:04:23,029 --> 00:04:25,565 in that bracket-busting win against Legado. 79 00:04:25,632 --> 00:04:27,967 -[Vic] Tag. -[Wade] The competition this year 80 00:04:28,034 --> 00:04:31,604 -is as stiff as ever. -[Vic] Wes Lee is the legal superstar. 81 00:04:31,671 --> 00:04:35,408 Look, I'm not one to always want to talk about nice things about you, 82 00:04:35,475 --> 00:04:37,710 as a cover is made, Lee looking to knock off Kushida 83 00:04:37,777 --> 00:04:39,779 who kicks out, you've won the King of the Ring tournament. 84 00:04:39,846 --> 00:04:41,547 -You won season one of NXT. -[thuds] 85 00:04:41,614 --> 00:04:43,650 [Vic] How hard is it to win back-to-back tournaments? 86 00:04:43,716 --> 00:04:45,485 [Wade] It's about time you said something nice. 87 00:04:45,551 --> 00:04:47,887 -[Vic] I already did. -[Wade] Thank you very much, Vic Joseph. 88 00:04:47,954 --> 00:04:50,723 [Wade] Listen, just look at the Super Bowl champions, 89 00:04:50,790 --> 00:04:54,260 Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this past weekend, 90 00:04:54,327 --> 00:04:57,730 same thing as last year they are already eliminated. 91 00:04:57,797 --> 00:04:59,799 -It might be the same for MSK. -[thuds] 92 00:04:59,866 --> 00:05:04,537 [Wade] Their biggest asset last year was their quantity of the unknown. 93 00:05:04,604 --> 00:05:06,272 They had unique offense. 94 00:05:06,339 --> 00:05:08,408 Nobody quite knew what to expect from them. 95 00:05:08,474 --> 00:05:10,510 -This year the cat's out of the bag. -[thuds] 96 00:05:10,576 --> 00:05:13,379 [Vic] Look at the quickness of both these superstars on display. 97 00:05:14,414 --> 00:05:15,682 Lee able to hop out of the way. 98 00:05:15,748 --> 00:05:17,517 You talked about uniqueness, 99 00:05:17,583 --> 00:05:19,886 that's a great word to describe Ikemen Jiro. 100 00:05:20,720 --> 00:05:22,422 [Vic] Great jacket, by the way. Oh! 101 00:05:22,488 --> 00:05:25,024 [Wade] Not all uniqueness is created equal. 102 00:05:25,091 --> 00:05:30,463 I cannot possibly compliment the fashion styles of Ikemen Jiro. 103 00:05:30,530 --> 00:05:32,765 [Vic] Both these teams squaring off here tonight. 104 00:05:32,832 --> 00:05:34,734 You got to agree that there's a lot of similarities 105 00:05:34,801 --> 00:05:37,103 between both of these first-round opponents. 106 00:05:37,170 --> 00:05:39,205 [Wade] Absolutely. All four are in the ring, though. 107 00:05:39,272 --> 00:05:42,642 The high-flying, high-risk, unpredictable offense. 108 00:05:42,709 --> 00:05:44,811 -The big difference for me… -[audience chanting "Ikemen"] 109 00:05:44,877 --> 00:05:48,414 [Wade] …being the experience and chemistry of the two teams. 110 00:05:48,481 --> 00:05:50,983 Look, MSK, they've been joined at the hip for years. 111 00:05:51,050 --> 00:05:53,619 -They know each other so well. -Jacket Time, 112 00:05:53,686 --> 00:05:56,723 -they are a relatively new combination. -[Vic] Ooh! 113 00:05:56,789 --> 00:06:00,359 [Wade] Don't quite have that same level of chemistry as MSK yet. 114 00:06:00,426 --> 00:06:04,297 [Vic] How about the chemistry on display and the strikes of Jacket Time? 115 00:06:06,532 --> 00:06:08,468 -Oh! Bulldog out of the corner. -[thuds] 116 00:06:09,402 --> 00:06:13,806 [Vic] Kushida the legal superstar feeding off the energy, 117 00:06:13,873 --> 00:06:17,844 the NXT Universe has been fired up as we mentioned all night on their feet. 118 00:06:17,910 --> 00:06:19,445 -This is the reason why. -[audience cheering] 119 00:06:19,512 --> 00:06:22,215 High octane offense from both of these teams. 120 00:06:22,281 --> 00:06:25,518 You look around at the NXT Universe how close they are to the action. 121 00:06:25,585 --> 00:06:27,286 It gets no closer than this here at NXT. 122 00:06:27,353 --> 00:06:31,290 [Wade] I'm telling you the bass in this building has been turned up to 11. 123 00:06:31,357 --> 00:06:34,894 Obviously, we got Ollie Jayy performing a little later tonight. 124 00:06:34,961 --> 00:06:37,730 I'm sure she's going to blow the minds of this audience. 125 00:06:37,797 --> 00:06:39,298 [audience cheering] 126 00:06:39,365 --> 00:06:41,300 [Vic] Oh, what a shot from Wes Lee, 127 00:06:41,367 --> 00:06:43,770 taking a lot of punishment in this matchup. 128 00:06:43,836 --> 00:06:46,639 Look, when it comes to MSK, a tag was made. 129 00:06:46,706 --> 00:06:52,879 Oh, combination offense now from Wes Lee and Nash Carter. 130 00:06:52,945 --> 00:06:54,313 -[grunts] -[audience cheering] 131 00:06:54,380 --> 00:06:56,649 [Wade] Wes tries a little Bronco buster going on here. 132 00:06:56,716 --> 00:07:00,153 Constantly developing their offense, are MSK. 133 00:07:00,219 --> 00:07:01,788 [Vic] MSK has been excited all night. 134 00:07:01,854 --> 00:07:04,023 They were impressed last night, as a cover was made, 135 00:07:04,090 --> 00:07:07,360 hook of the leg, shoulders are down, and Kushida breaks up the count. 136 00:07:07,426 --> 00:07:09,762 MSK was very impressed with the shaman 137 00:07:09,829 --> 00:07:11,864 that being Riddle's spelling bee last night. 138 00:07:11,931 --> 00:07:13,766 As take a look at the action one more time. 139 00:07:13,833 --> 00:07:14,767 Boom! 140 00:07:14,834 --> 00:07:18,404 There's some of that high-octane offense as close as it gets. 141 00:07:18,471 --> 00:07:20,807 [Wade] You mentioned that spelling bee on RAW yesterday, 142 00:07:20,873 --> 00:07:22,241 I was impressed with Riddle's spelling. 143 00:07:22,308 --> 00:07:23,543 There was some tough words on there, 144 00:07:23,609 --> 00:07:27,547 but I personally cannot wait to see Otis racing Randy Orton 145 00:07:27,613 --> 00:07:30,883 on a scooter next week on RAW. That's one for the ages. 146 00:07:30,950 --> 00:07:33,786 -[audience chanting "Jacket Time"] -[Wade] Randy Orton in a scooter? 147 00:07:33,853 --> 00:07:37,323 -[audience chanting "Jacket Time"] -[Vic] You hear Jacket Time ringing out. 148 00:07:37,390 --> 00:07:40,293 I wonder how that gets under the skin of MSK! 149 00:07:40,359 --> 00:07:43,830 As Jacket Time back in control with Jiro swinging wildly 150 00:07:43,896 --> 00:07:45,331 [inaudible], and what a right hand! 151 00:07:45,398 --> 00:07:48,167 [Wade] Two popular tag teams in there tonight. 152 00:07:48,234 --> 00:07:51,504 It has to be said no matter who loses it's going to be a shocker. 153 00:07:51,571 --> 00:07:53,306 -[Vic] Oh! -[audience grunt] 154 00:07:53,372 --> 00:07:56,075 [Vic] Oh! What a kick from Wes Lee. 155 00:07:56,142 --> 00:08:01,781 MSK all night, all day. 156 00:08:03,583 --> 00:08:07,119 [Vic] Back live on NXT quarterfinals of Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. 157 00:08:07,186 --> 00:08:11,123 MSK, the winners of the last year, they certainly had been in for a fight 158 00:08:11,190 --> 00:08:13,960 in the opening round this year as Jiro and Kushida 159 00:08:14,026 --> 00:08:15,495 throughout the commercial break 160 00:08:15,561 --> 00:08:17,230 were able to change the complexion of the matchup. 161 00:08:17,296 --> 00:08:18,364 [Wade] Absolutely. 162 00:08:18,431 --> 00:08:22,768 MSK's managing to take back control from Jacket Time, 163 00:08:22,835 --> 00:08:26,572 and now Ikemen Jiro in a world of trouble with Nash Carter, 164 00:08:26,639 --> 00:08:29,342 exploding with aggression in that ring. 165 00:08:29,408 --> 00:08:31,477 -[Vic] Whoa! Nice counter by Carter. -[audience grunt] 166 00:08:31,544 --> 00:08:36,215 From behind German suplex, quickly snapping over Jiro. 167 00:08:36,282 --> 00:08:38,484 [audience cheering] 168 00:08:38,551 --> 00:08:41,687 -[Vic] Carter is now a flurry of offense. -[thuds] 169 00:08:41,754 --> 00:08:46,425 [Wade] Fully reinvigorated are MSK and they are at their best right now. 170 00:08:46,492 --> 00:08:48,261 [Vic] Standing shooting star. Into the cover. 171 00:08:48,327 --> 00:08:51,664 Hook of the leg, and just kicking out was Jiro. 172 00:08:51,731 --> 00:08:56,802 [Wade] So close to being eliminated were Jacket Time as we take another look 173 00:08:56,869 --> 00:08:59,772 -at this unique offense from Nash Carter. -[audience grunt] 174 00:08:59,839 --> 00:09:01,641 -[Vic] Bam! -[Wade] Beautiful bridging 175 00:09:01,707 --> 00:09:04,443 -German suplex. -[Vic] Not to be out done, 176 00:09:04,510 --> 00:09:07,847 take a look at this now. High-style, high-flying offense 177 00:09:07,914 --> 00:09:09,715 you were talking about at the start of this matchup. 178 00:09:09,782 --> 00:09:14,220 It's part of what makes MSK so difficult to combat. 179 00:09:14,287 --> 00:09:17,323 [audience chanting "This is awesome!"] 180 00:09:17,390 --> 00:09:18,791 [Vic] Well, it certainly is, 181 00:09:18,858 --> 00:09:21,394 and this just the opening match of the night. 182 00:09:21,460 --> 00:09:25,531 As now Jiro is able to fire back in his own right. 183 00:09:25,598 --> 00:09:28,401 [Wade] Showing some Jiro-bility. I like that from Jiro. 184 00:09:28,467 --> 00:09:30,970 I'm not always his biggest fan, but it has to be said, 185 00:09:31,037 --> 00:09:33,739 in that ring, he can get the job done. 186 00:09:33,806 --> 00:09:36,943 [Vic] Jiro now with the counter, dropping Lee. 187 00:09:37,009 --> 00:09:40,713 Shoulders down, center of the ring and another near-fall. 188 00:09:40,780 --> 00:09:43,749 MSK's an eyelash away from being eliminated. 189 00:09:43,816 --> 00:09:47,353 [audience chanting "NXT"] 190 00:09:47,420 --> 00:09:49,355 [Vic] Jiro in disbelief. 191 00:09:49,422 --> 00:09:51,424 [audience chanting MSK] 192 00:09:51,490 --> 00:09:54,527 [Vic] NXT Universe in disbelief. 193 00:09:54,593 --> 00:09:58,164 Look, for Jiro he said on Twitter he was nervous tonight, couldn't sleep. 194 00:09:58,230 --> 00:10:01,067 [Wade] It's about time he started taking something seriously. 195 00:10:01,133 --> 00:10:04,470 He's got a ton of talent, but occasionally brings the division 196 00:10:04,537 --> 00:10:08,341 into disrepute with his fashion antics 197 00:10:08,407 --> 00:10:11,277 and at times dragging Kushida down to his level. 198 00:10:11,344 --> 00:10:12,712 [Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa, cover, 199 00:10:12,778 --> 00:10:16,749 to advance to the semifinals, and Carter breaks at the count. 200 00:10:17,450 --> 00:10:20,853 [Wade] Not a second too soon there for MSK 201 00:10:20,920 --> 00:10:23,055 about to get eliminated in the first round. 202 00:10:23,122 --> 00:10:24,423 What a shocker that would be. 203 00:10:25,758 --> 00:10:28,160 [audience chanting "this is awesome"] 204 00:10:28,227 --> 00:10:29,962 [Vic] Is this the moment for Jacket Time? 205 00:10:30,029 --> 00:10:33,566 Kushida competed in the same tournament back in 2020, 206 00:10:33,632 --> 00:10:36,936 can he advance here tonight in 2022? 207 00:10:37,003 --> 00:10:39,739 Wait a minute. Lee, able to counter. Oh. 208 00:10:39,805 --> 00:10:43,709 [Wade] Just a little slip on the top rope there from Ikemen Jiro. 209 00:10:43,776 --> 00:10:46,345 Wes Lee managing to navigate his way-- 210 00:10:46,412 --> 00:10:48,147 -[Vic] Jiro's legal… -[audience cheering] 211 00:10:48,214 --> 00:10:52,585 -Nobody home. High risk no reward. -[thuds] 212 00:10:52,651 --> 00:10:55,521 [audience cheering] 213 00:10:55,588 --> 00:10:57,823 [Vic] And the former NXT Tag Team Champions, 214 00:10:57,890 --> 00:11:02,461 now have been able to weather the storm in this matchup. 215 00:11:02,528 --> 00:11:05,731 Tag was made. Here comes Carter. Here comes Kushida. 216 00:11:05,798 --> 00:11:08,167 [Wade] What a spent force in that ring right now. 217 00:11:08,234 --> 00:11:12,571 All four men have taken one hell of a beating already in this match. 218 00:11:12,638 --> 00:11:13,973 [referee] Come on, get out of here. 219 00:11:14,040 --> 00:11:17,209 [Vic] And some textbook-- Oh, counter. Kushida had it countered. 220 00:11:17,276 --> 00:11:19,612 Looking for a Hoverboard Lock. Looking for a submission. 221 00:11:19,679 --> 00:11:22,381 [Wade] Completely locked in center of the ring. 222 00:11:22,448 --> 00:11:25,151 [Vic] Is Carter gonna tap out? Carter somehow back to his feet. 223 00:11:25,217 --> 00:11:28,854 Now Kushida's trying to cinch in the Hoverboard Locked deep. 224 00:11:28,921 --> 00:11:32,725 [Wade] Look at the agony etched on the face of Nash Carter. 225 00:11:32,792 --> 00:11:36,028 The only way out driving him back to his own corner. 226 00:11:36,095 --> 00:11:37,229 [Vic] Look, Lee made the tag. 227 00:11:37,296 --> 00:11:40,299 Kushida didn't realize and certainly realizes it now. 228 00:11:40,366 --> 00:11:43,102 -Lee into the cover. Hook of the leg. -[audience] One, two, three! 229 00:11:43,169 --> 00:11:45,071 -[Vic] MSK advances. -[bell ringing] 230 00:11:45,137 --> 00:11:47,840 ["Swarm" playing] 231 00:11:47,907 --> 00:11:52,478 -[Alicia] Here are your winners, MSK. -[audience cheering] 232 00:11:53,446 --> 00:11:56,382 -[Vic] What a match! -[audience cheering] 233 00:11:56,449 --> 00:11:58,417 -[Wade] So good. So good. -[audience cheering] 234 00:11:58,484 --> 00:12:02,021 [Wade] Once again this first round of the men's Dusty Cup 235 00:12:02,088 --> 00:12:06,225 has been completely off the scale. Take a bow, MSK. 236 00:12:06,292 --> 00:12:08,327 [Vic] Let's take a look at the updated brackets 237 00:12:08,394 --> 00:12:11,197 because now MSK has advanced 238 00:12:11,263 --> 00:12:14,433 to take on the Cinderella story thus far of the tournament 239 00:12:14,500 --> 00:12:18,170 already with two wins in the Dusty Cup here this year, 240 00:12:18,237 --> 00:12:22,641 [Vic] Blade and Enofe, but will this be another year for MSK? 241 00:12:22,708 --> 00:12:24,210 Can they run it back? 242 00:12:24,276 --> 00:12:27,813 Can they become the first-ever two-time winners 243 00:12:27,880 --> 00:12:30,649 of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic? 244 00:12:31,383 --> 00:12:35,688 [audience chanting "That was awesome!"] 245 00:12:40,059 --> 00:12:43,429 [Vic] NXT Universe is on their feet showing their appreciation 246 00:12:43,496 --> 00:12:48,634 for these four superstars who show a sign of respect amongst each other. 247 00:12:48,701 --> 00:12:50,336 You love to see it. 248 00:12:50,402 --> 00:12:53,272 This is what NXT is all about. 249 00:12:53,339 --> 00:12:56,308 ["Swarm" playing] 250 00:12:56,375 --> 00:12:59,779 [audience cheering] 251 00:13:03,749 --> 00:13:08,053 Io, the men's Dusty Cup is in full swing. 252 00:13:08,120 --> 00:13:10,523 Speaking of which, did you know I made my debut 253 00:13:10,589 --> 00:13:12,791 -in the women's Dusty Cup last year? -Oh. 254 00:13:12,858 --> 00:13:15,060 Which is now right around the corner. 255 00:13:15,127 --> 00:13:17,029 Look, I have been rehabbing my knee like crazy, 256 00:13:17,096 --> 00:13:20,599 but I'm just not gonna be ready in time. 257 00:13:21,500 --> 00:13:25,471 -So? -So, you need to find a new partner. 258 00:13:25,538 --> 00:13:30,810 Hey. Look, Io, you have done everything there is to do in NXT. 259 00:13:30,876 --> 00:13:35,214 How amazing would it be to put your name onto that trophy? 260 00:13:36,015 --> 00:13:38,117 I don't want a new partner. 261 00:13:39,552 --> 00:13:40,486 Hold up. 262 00:13:40,553 --> 00:13:44,023 You don't want a new partner because you like me as your partner. 263 00:13:44,089 --> 00:13:47,226 -No. I never said that. -Yes. That's exactly what you just said. 264 00:13:47,293 --> 00:13:50,229 -I heard exactly. I know it. -OMG. 265 00:13:50,296 --> 00:13:52,231 What are you wearing? 266 00:13:52,298 --> 00:13:54,667 Did you find that off the clearance rack? 267 00:13:54,733 --> 00:13:57,570 Anyway, were you guys talking about the Dusty Cup? 268 00:13:57,636 --> 00:14:01,574 Io, you'll have plenty of time to find a partner for the Dusty Cup 269 00:14:01,640 --> 00:14:03,209 after I beat you tonight. 270 00:14:03,275 --> 00:14:04,944 -Toodles. -What? 271 00:14:06,145 --> 00:14:11,717 [speaking Japanese] 272 00:14:11,784 --> 00:14:16,655 [speaking Japanese] 273 00:14:18,424 --> 00:14:20,025 [Vic] It's good to see a friendship blossoming 274 00:14:20,492 --> 00:14:25,197 between Stark and Shirai, but how about MSK? 275 00:14:25,264 --> 00:14:29,835 Can they make history this year? 276 00:14:29,902 --> 00:14:33,973 ["Soul March" playing] 277 00:14:34,039 --> 00:14:38,477 [Alicia] Please welcome Legado Del Fantasma. 278 00:14:38,544 --> 00:14:41,080 [Vic] Well, we know the history between these two teams 279 00:14:41,146 --> 00:14:44,817 and you can feel the tension already in the air 280 00:14:44,884 --> 00:14:47,519 as when we return we will hear from the leader 281 00:14:47,586 --> 00:14:53,058 of Legado Del Fantasma, Santos Escobar, next on NXT. 282 00:14:55,127 --> 00:14:55,995 [suspense music playing] 283 00:14:56,061 --> 00:14:59,965 Tony D'Angelo, last week before I put that portrait over your head, 284 00:15:00,966 --> 00:15:03,569 I heard you talking about your boys. 285 00:15:03,636 --> 00:15:06,105 The brick, the stick. 286 00:15:06,171 --> 00:15:08,340 Well, I got some boys of my own. 287 00:15:08,407 --> 00:15:11,911 Ben, Benjie, and a whole lot of friends. 288 00:15:11,977 --> 00:15:16,215 [chuckles] But tonight, we're not here to talk about our boys. 289 00:15:16,282 --> 00:15:19,618 [Grimes] Tonight we're here to see who is the better man. 290 00:15:19,685 --> 00:15:22,221 Who is the tougher man? 291 00:15:22,288 --> 00:15:27,092 In NXT 2.0 there is no man tougher than Cameron Grimes. 292 00:15:27,159 --> 00:15:30,562 Tony D, I'm gonna have to drop you off in little Italy 293 00:15:30,629 --> 00:15:34,533 because I'm on my way to Vengeance Day to face Carmelo Hayes 294 00:15:34,600 --> 00:15:38,003 and take that North American Championship 295 00:15:38,804 --> 00:15:42,007 to the moon. 296 00:15:42,074 --> 00:15:46,879 [audience chanting "to the moon"] 297 00:15:48,047 --> 00:15:51,350 [Vic] Eh, no doubt Cameron Grimes as confident as always, 298 00:15:51,417 --> 00:15:56,622 but as we say moments ago, pulling up in style here at NXT, 299 00:15:56,689 --> 00:15:59,992 Trick Williams, the North American Champion, pushin' P, 300 00:16:00,059 --> 00:16:02,161 and they had a very special guest with them 301 00:16:02,227 --> 00:16:04,897 that will be performing later on tonight live, 302 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:06,598 the one and only Ollie Jayy. 303 00:16:06,665 --> 00:16:09,902 It is good to be Carmelo Hayes. 304 00:16:09,968 --> 00:16:13,005 [audience cheering] 305 00:16:28,087 --> 00:16:35,060 Each and every week, ever since Bron Breakker 306 00:16:35,127 --> 00:16:38,931 has shown his hideous, ugly face on NXT, 307 00:16:39,765 --> 00:16:43,769 every single superstar says the same thing. 308 00:16:44,470 --> 00:16:47,473 Well, at first they go for the low-hanging fruit. 309 00:16:47,539 --> 00:16:52,611 They mock him because of his father, because of his uncle, 310 00:16:52,678 --> 00:16:54,046 and of course… 311 00:16:54,913 --> 00:17:00,019 because of his family's poor, poor math skills. 312 00:17:02,888 --> 00:17:08,127 Then when the jokes are done everybody tells Bron 313 00:17:08,193 --> 00:17:10,763 just how special he is 314 00:17:10,829 --> 00:17:15,567 and how he's not only going to be a huge star someday, 315 00:17:15,634 --> 00:17:20,272 some even have the nerve to call him a huge star right now. 316 00:17:20,339 --> 00:17:22,074 Can you believe that? 317 00:17:23,475 --> 00:17:24,676 I won't do that. 318 00:17:24,743 --> 00:17:27,279 [speaking Spanish] 319 00:17:28,047 --> 00:17:34,686 I pride myself in being real from the start 320 00:17:34,753 --> 00:17:39,558 because that's a trait that was passed on to me by my father. 321 00:17:40,692 --> 00:17:45,531 You see, Bron, me and you, we come from similar upbringings, 322 00:17:45,597 --> 00:17:51,303 which is why you and your family don't impress me 323 00:17:51,370 --> 00:17:53,572 and you don't intimidate me. 324 00:17:53,639 --> 00:17:55,774 [audience cheering] 325 00:17:56,675 --> 00:18:02,981 -The truth is I don't like you. -[audience chanting "Legado"] 326 00:18:03,048 --> 00:18:07,019 Actually, I despise you. 327 00:18:07,786 --> 00:18:10,756 I despise how fast you got here, 328 00:18:11,824 --> 00:18:14,893 how you've been given all these opportunities, 329 00:18:14,960 --> 00:18:17,463 but most of all I despise… 330 00:18:20,966 --> 00:18:24,670 that you won the NXT Championship before me. 331 00:18:25,938 --> 00:18:31,477 You've only been here a handful of months and you already make me sick. I have-- 332 00:18:31,543 --> 00:18:35,881 [audience cheering] 333 00:18:35,948 --> 00:18:37,916 ["Fear No Evil" playing] 334 00:18:39,418 --> 00:18:41,620 [Vic] A lot of talking from Santos Escobar. 335 00:18:41,687 --> 00:18:45,524 He talked about being real? Bron Breakker is as real as it gets. 336 00:18:49,428 --> 00:18:54,733 [Wade] That championship on his shoulder is certainly as real as it gets. 337 00:18:54,800 --> 00:19:00,839 The absolute top prize here in NXT and it belongs right now to Bron Breakker. 338 00:19:07,713 --> 00:19:09,882 [audience cheering] 339 00:19:14,987 --> 00:19:17,222 Oh, let's get to it, shall we? 340 00:19:17,289 --> 00:19:21,293 Santos, I think you're a great superstar… 341 00:19:21,360 --> 00:19:24,396 [indistinct chatter] 342 00:19:24,463 --> 00:19:26,231 …but you're insecure. 343 00:19:26,899 --> 00:19:30,802 You need him, you need him, and you need her. 344 00:19:30,869 --> 00:19:31,937 You're right. 345 00:19:32,004 --> 00:19:35,007 We did have a similar upbringing you and I, 346 00:19:35,073 --> 00:19:38,477 but my family taught me to handle business head-on. 347 00:19:38,544 --> 00:19:41,113 -Your family-- -Don't you talk about my family. 348 00:19:41,179 --> 00:19:42,681 Hey! [speaking Spanish] 349 00:19:42,748 --> 00:19:46,451 [audience cheering] 350 00:19:51,523 --> 00:19:52,524 Champ's speaking. 351 00:19:56,028 --> 00:19:58,530 Issue the challenge, I'll accept it. 352 00:19:58,597 --> 00:20:00,165 It's that simple. 353 00:20:00,232 --> 00:20:06,605 Well, you have a huge target on your back for someone that's always alone. 354 00:20:08,040 --> 00:20:11,677 But like I said, champ, young champ, 355 00:20:11,743 --> 00:20:15,614 things are done on my time. 356 00:20:16,582 --> 00:20:23,522 Trust me, Bron, confía en mí, when I'm ready, you'll know. 357 00:20:23,589 --> 00:20:25,524 [clicks tongue] 358 00:20:25,591 --> 00:20:29,795 [audience cheering and booing] 359 00:20:29,861 --> 00:20:35,400 [audience chanting "Legado"] 360 00:20:35,867 --> 00:20:37,269 [Vic] Oh, Santos-- Oh! 361 00:20:37,336 --> 00:20:41,306 [Wade] Oh, the bag of tricks of Santos Escobar is unleashed. 362 00:20:41,373 --> 00:20:43,408 [Vic] Not going to work tonight, though. 363 00:20:44,509 --> 00:20:46,945 Breakker cleaning house. 364 00:20:47,012 --> 00:20:49,448 [audience cheering] 365 00:20:49,514 --> 00:20:50,983 Look! [inaudible] 366 00:20:51,049 --> 00:20:53,785 -Yeah! Look! Watch out [inaudible] -[inaudible] 367 00:20:53,852 --> 00:20:56,388 Right here. Come here. [inaudible] 368 00:20:56,455 --> 00:20:59,124 -What you got there [inaudible]. -Get in the ring, right here. 369 00:20:59,191 --> 00:21:03,328 All you gonna do is get in the ring. Get in the ring. Right here. 370 00:21:04,529 --> 00:21:05,831 [Bron] I'm the fricking champ. 371 00:21:08,400 --> 00:21:14,139 [speaking Chinese] 372 00:21:20,178 --> 00:21:22,748 [speaking Chinese] 373 00:21:22,814 --> 00:21:25,784 I don't understand you. You on your own, man. 374 00:21:25,851 --> 00:21:28,353 [Vic] Solo Sikoa ignoring Boa. 375 00:21:29,488 --> 00:21:31,890 [speaking Chinese] 376 00:21:32,624 --> 00:21:34,059 -[Vic] What the hell is this? -[grunts] 377 00:21:34,793 --> 00:21:38,230 [Wade] I don't think Boa understands the power that he holds. 378 00:21:38,297 --> 00:21:40,365 [audience] Boa, what are you doing, Boa? 379 00:21:40,432 --> 00:21:43,235 [Sikoa] I said I'll take on whoever shows up. 380 00:21:44,303 --> 00:21:46,204 We take it to the next level. 381 00:21:46,271 --> 00:21:48,740 Solo Sikoa. 382 00:21:48,807 --> 00:21:51,276 [speaking Chinese] 383 00:21:52,411 --> 00:21:54,279 -[Vic] Whoa. -[Wade] What the hell was that? 384 00:21:55,013 --> 00:21:57,983 -[referee] Medical, medical. -[Man 1] We need medical, medical. 385 00:21:58,050 --> 00:22:00,285 -[Man 1] Are you okay? -[referee] Relax, just relax. 386 00:22:03,922 --> 00:22:08,293 I don't care where it goes, the ring, the streets, the locker room. 387 00:22:10,696 --> 00:22:14,266 [Sikoa] Boa, bring your battle paint because I got mine. 388 00:22:15,300 --> 00:22:18,303 [Vic] Solo, Boa, next! 389 00:22:21,907 --> 00:22:28,847 ["Get Real" playing] 390 00:22:30,148 --> 00:22:31,116 [bell ringing] 391 00:22:31,183 --> 00:22:33,552 [Alicia] The following is a no disqualification, 392 00:22:33,618 --> 00:22:36,188 falls count anywhere match. 393 00:22:36,254 --> 00:22:39,257 -Introducing first, Solo-- -[Vic] Whoa! 394 00:22:42,127 --> 00:22:43,995 [Vic] It's Sikoa, Boa-- Oh! 395 00:22:44,062 --> 00:22:46,598 [Wade] Yes, no time for introductions here. 396 00:22:46,665 --> 00:22:48,633 -This match officially underway. -[bell ringing] 397 00:22:48,700 --> 00:22:52,003 [Vic] Yeah, there's the bell and this is no disqualification, 398 00:22:52,070 --> 00:22:53,872 this is falls count anywhere. 399 00:22:53,939 --> 00:22:57,309 This match can end anywhere, it can go anywhere, anything goes. 400 00:22:57,376 --> 00:23:00,579 [Wade] Yes, well, it might be about to end very quickly. 401 00:23:00,645 --> 00:23:05,550 Solo Sikoa not having his wits about him. Blindside attack from Boa. 402 00:23:05,617 --> 00:23:08,720 -[audience cheering] -[yells] 403 00:23:08,787 --> 00:23:09,888 [Vic] Oh! 404 00:23:09,955 --> 00:23:11,690 [Wade] Can't even get out of the blocks here. 405 00:23:13,024 --> 00:23:14,459 -[thuds] -[grunts] 406 00:23:14,526 --> 00:23:19,364 [Vic] You can see the welts starting to form on the body of Solo Sikoa. 407 00:23:19,431 --> 00:23:21,767 [Wade] Welts on the body, look at the scars on the face. 408 00:23:21,833 --> 00:23:24,970 Those burn marks still there, two weeks on. 409 00:23:26,238 --> 00:23:28,607 [Vic] Again, everything is legal and look for Sikoa, 410 00:23:28,673 --> 00:23:32,277 he's had blindsided attacks, fireball to the face to your point. 411 00:23:32,344 --> 00:23:33,678 Payback is on his mind, 412 00:23:33,745 --> 00:23:36,014 but Boa has gotten out of the gates quickly. 413 00:23:36,081 --> 00:23:38,950 [Wade] Yeah, there's something really off about Boa. 414 00:23:39,017 --> 00:23:43,088 Just checking out the welts all over the body of Solo Sikoa, 415 00:23:43,155 --> 00:23:46,825 but, of course, he has that bounce-back ability. 416 00:23:47,626 --> 00:23:49,394 [Vic] I think we're gonna see a few more welts 417 00:23:49,461 --> 00:23:51,496 before this matchup is over. 418 00:23:51,563 --> 00:23:57,302 [audience chanting "Solo"] 419 00:23:57,369 --> 00:24:00,038 [Vic] No doubt the NXT Universe is behind in this matchup, 420 00:24:00,105 --> 00:24:02,274 but look, was it wise of Boa to pick a fight 421 00:24:02,340 --> 00:24:03,642 with someone like Solo Sikoa? 422 00:24:03,708 --> 00:24:06,611 A prized street fighter, look at the back of Sikoa. 423 00:24:06,678 --> 00:24:08,780 [Wade] It looks disgusting already. 424 00:24:08,847 --> 00:24:12,317 I got to tell you, look, picking a fight with a top street fighter 425 00:24:12,384 --> 00:24:18,023 just outlines how little fear Boa has these days. 426 00:24:18,089 --> 00:24:20,091 We don't really know Boa too well yet, 427 00:24:20,158 --> 00:24:24,463 and to be honest with you, I don't think he knows himself too well. 428 00:24:25,297 --> 00:24:29,668 [Vic] Well, right now Boa in control, and he won the battle for the steel chair. 429 00:24:29,734 --> 00:24:31,169 [Wade] Interesting you say he's in control, 430 00:24:31,236 --> 00:24:33,138 I don't think he has any control over 431 00:24:33,205 --> 00:24:36,341 this mystical transformation he's undergone, 432 00:24:36,408 --> 00:24:40,445 but what we do know is he is as dangerous as can be, 433 00:24:40,512 --> 00:24:43,515 even more so with a steel chair on his hands. 434 00:24:44,149 --> 00:24:48,253 -[clanking] -[audience chanting "Solo"] 435 00:24:48,320 --> 00:24:52,357 [Vic] Boa's grabbing anything he can in this no disqualification, 436 00:24:52,424 --> 00:24:55,927 falls count anywhere matchup, and now the strikes on display. 437 00:24:55,994 --> 00:24:58,897 Bad intentions in the eyes of Boa. 438 00:24:59,564 --> 00:25:01,600 [Wade] Spine first into that steel trashcan. 439 00:25:01,666 --> 00:25:05,203 [Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa, cover, and a kick out by Sikoa. 440 00:25:05,270 --> 00:25:07,706 Look, I think it's point break in this matchup, 441 00:25:07,772 --> 00:25:09,474 -it's more about survival. -[audience cheering] 442 00:25:09,541 --> 00:25:14,079 [Vic] No technique, no skill, this is just a straight-up fight. 443 00:25:14,145 --> 00:25:16,448 [Wade] Absolutely, as we take another look 444 00:25:16,514 --> 00:25:20,986 at this butterfly suplex landing straight on that steel trashcan… 445 00:25:21,052 --> 00:25:22,854 -[Vic] Whoa! -[Wade] …deforming it completely. 446 00:25:22,921 --> 00:25:28,627 [Wade] Now, looking for more weapons of war, is Boa. 447 00:25:28,693 --> 00:25:33,331 [Vic] We said there was evil intentions on the mind of Boa, but whose mind? 448 00:25:33,398 --> 00:25:36,301 What's Boa thinking in this moment? 449 00:25:36,368 --> 00:25:39,671 [Wade] A lack of thinking there, took his eye off Solo Sikoa, 450 00:25:39,738 --> 00:25:42,507 the most durable man perhaps in the locker room, 451 00:25:42,574 --> 00:25:45,744 but what a mistake that was by Boa. Now they're out of here. 452 00:25:45,810 --> 00:25:49,414 [Vic] Talk about being unhinged, and this is what this environment's about. 453 00:25:49,481 --> 00:25:52,083 Falls count anywhere, we said they could go anywhere, 454 00:25:52,150 --> 00:25:55,120 and everything is legal. 455 00:25:55,186 --> 00:25:58,290 [Wade] Absolutely, no winners in a match like this. 456 00:25:58,356 --> 00:26:00,191 Somebody will get their hand raised at the end, 457 00:26:00,258 --> 00:26:03,328 don't get me wrong, this is purely about survival. 458 00:26:03,395 --> 00:26:09,968 [Vic] Boa said there was impending doom awaiting all those, especially Sikoa. 459 00:26:10,035 --> 00:26:11,069 Oh! 460 00:26:11,770 --> 00:26:12,837 -[grunts] -[thuds] 461 00:26:12,904 --> 00:26:14,873 [Vic] Absolute viciousness. 462 00:26:15,840 --> 00:26:18,443 -[yells] -[screams] 463 00:26:19,911 --> 00:26:21,780 [Vic] What a strike. 464 00:26:21,846 --> 00:26:25,383 This matchup typically you would say it would favor Sikoa, 465 00:26:25,450 --> 00:26:27,485 but Boa seems right at home. 466 00:26:27,552 --> 00:26:33,224 [Wade] 90% of this offense has gone in the direction of Solo Sikoa. 467 00:26:33,291 --> 00:26:36,695 -[clanking] -[screams] 468 00:26:36,761 --> 00:26:38,129 [Vic] Oh. 469 00:26:39,664 --> 00:26:42,601 -[Vic] Oh, no. No. -[yells] 470 00:26:42,667 --> 00:26:44,202 -[thuds] -[clanking] 471 00:26:44,269 --> 00:26:45,904 [grunts] 472 00:26:45,971 --> 00:26:48,540 [Vic] Sikoa might have just saved himself. 473 00:26:48,607 --> 00:26:51,810 -[thuds] -[clanking] 474 00:26:56,681 --> 00:26:58,283 [screams] 475 00:26:58,350 --> 00:27:00,385 -[Vic] Sikoa destroying himself. -[clanking] 476 00:27:00,452 --> 00:27:03,755 [Wade] A rugby tackle there against the grating. 477 00:27:05,423 --> 00:27:07,525 [Vic] Sikoa said he would fight whoever shows up. 478 00:27:07,592 --> 00:27:10,662 Again, it's falls count anywhere. Cover, shoulders down and roll. 479 00:27:10,729 --> 00:27:15,100 Referee only here to count to three or hear someone surrender. 480 00:27:16,835 --> 00:27:19,070 You take a look at Sikoa, and we talk about being a street fighter, 481 00:27:19,137 --> 00:27:23,908 this is a man who was kicked out of his home at the age of 15. 482 00:27:23,975 --> 00:27:27,045 [Wade] Physicality off the charts in that match. 483 00:27:27,112 --> 00:27:29,381 Look at the state of that grating. 484 00:27:29,447 --> 00:27:34,619 That garage door bent beyond all recognition at this point. 485 00:27:36,021 --> 00:27:39,691 [Vic] Look at Boa, almost soulless when you stare into his eyes. 486 00:27:39,758 --> 00:27:41,926 -[grunts] -As now the tables turn. 487 00:27:44,429 --> 00:27:47,065 [grunts] 488 00:27:47,132 --> 00:27:48,833 -[grunts] -[thuds] 489 00:27:50,969 --> 00:27:53,204 [Vic] It was Sikoa, Wade, who we remember, 490 00:27:53,271 --> 00:27:57,475 as now these two superstars have stalled to the outside. 491 00:27:57,542 --> 00:27:58,843 [speaking Chinese] 492 00:27:58,910 --> 00:28:01,413 [panting] 493 00:28:03,248 --> 00:28:04,616 [Vic] Wait a minute. 494 00:28:07,385 --> 00:28:09,421 Sikoa locked the door? 495 00:28:09,487 --> 00:28:12,390 [Wade] Sikoa might have done the smartest thing ever and left. 496 00:28:14,693 --> 00:28:18,930 -[grunts] -[clanking] 497 00:28:18,997 --> 00:28:23,702 [Vic] And Boa finding a way to get to Solo Sikoa. 498 00:28:24,402 --> 00:28:26,938 [Wade] Contorted garage door. 499 00:28:28,339 --> 00:28:29,941 -[Vic] Whoa! -[Wade] Whoa! 500 00:28:30,008 --> 00:28:33,078 [Vic] Surprise, surprise, from the prized street fighter. 501 00:28:33,144 --> 00:28:34,379 [Sikoa] What's on? 502 00:28:36,915 --> 00:28:39,918 [Vic] Boa said Sikoa didn't know the fire he ignited, 503 00:28:39,984 --> 00:28:42,087 it looked like Sikoa just tried to put that out. 504 00:28:42,153 --> 00:28:43,822 [Wade] He's got extinguished right there. 505 00:28:43,888 --> 00:28:45,023 [Vic] Oh! 506 00:28:45,090 --> 00:28:47,525 [Wade] Boa is in big trouble now. 507 00:28:47,592 --> 00:28:50,361 -All the momentum back with Solo Sikoa. -[audience cheering] 508 00:28:50,428 --> 00:28:53,832 [Vic] This fight spilling right back where it all began. 509 00:28:55,433 --> 00:28:58,870 Wade, did you ever want to fight someone in the locker room? 510 00:28:58,937 --> 00:29:00,872 [Wade] Hell yeah, I wanted to fight Kofi Kingston 511 00:29:00,939 --> 00:29:02,807 when he cheated at fantasy football, 512 00:29:02,874 --> 00:29:04,876 but I'll tell you, it was nothing like this. 513 00:29:04,943 --> 00:29:10,849 This has gone to a level beyond the pale, completely boiled over to the point, 514 00:29:10,915 --> 00:29:13,585 I'm worried about their well-being in this match. 515 00:29:14,486 --> 00:29:16,321 -[thuds] -[Vic] Whoa. 516 00:29:16,921 --> 00:29:18,823 [Sikoa] Get your ass up. Get up! 517 00:29:18,890 --> 00:29:22,827 [Vic] There you can hear Sikoa just screaming at Boa. 518 00:29:24,763 --> 00:29:25,663 Oh, again. 519 00:29:25,730 --> 00:29:28,099 [Wade] Arena's getting absolutely destroyed, 520 00:29:28,166 --> 00:29:31,970 but what on Earth is this doing to the body of Boa? 521 00:29:32,036 --> 00:29:34,572 [audience cheering] 522 00:29:34,639 --> 00:29:40,578 [Vic] Sikoa now could be looking for the finishing touches on this matchup. 523 00:29:40,645 --> 00:29:45,416 [Wade] See his opportunity for victory, but Boa on instinct, perhaps, 524 00:29:45,483 --> 00:29:49,087 smartly saving his progress in this match. 525 00:29:49,154 --> 00:29:54,926 [Vic] Maybe some sort of desperation as-- Uh-oh. Whoa, whoa, whoa. 526 00:29:54,993 --> 00:29:57,595 Getting a little too close for comfort. 527 00:30:00,498 --> 00:30:06,204 Hey, Wade. Just listen to the strikes from Boa. 528 00:30:06,271 --> 00:30:08,439 -[Wade] I can feel them. -[Boa screams] 529 00:30:08,506 --> 00:30:11,709 -[Vic] Oh, huge lift. -[grunts] 530 00:30:12,811 --> 00:30:15,079 [Vic] Presence of mind from Sikoa. 531 00:30:15,146 --> 00:30:18,950 [Wade] Crunching the spine of Boa against the announce desk. 532 00:30:19,017 --> 00:30:22,821 [Vic] And this desk, our desk, didn't budge. 533 00:30:22,887 --> 00:30:26,758 [Wade] What on Earth does Solo Sikoa have in mind here? 534 00:30:26,824 --> 00:30:29,427 [Vic] We said there are evil intentions in the mind of Boa, 535 00:30:29,494 --> 00:30:32,297 same can be said for Sikoa here tonight. 536 00:30:34,499 --> 00:30:37,969 [Wade] This is about revenge now for Solo Sikoa. 537 00:30:38,036 --> 00:30:39,804 -[Vic] Oh, wait a minute. -[Wade] Absolutely. 538 00:30:39,871 --> 00:30:42,974 [Vic] Wait a minute. Wade, you don't think? 539 00:30:43,041 --> 00:30:44,042 [Wade] Don't do it. 540 00:30:44,108 --> 00:30:46,778 [audience cheering] 541 00:30:46,845 --> 00:30:48,580 [Vic] Sikoa! 542 00:30:48,646 --> 00:30:52,283 [audience cheering] 543 00:30:53,218 --> 00:30:56,487 -[Vic] It's falls count anywhere. Cover. -[audience] One, two, three! 544 00:30:56,554 --> 00:30:59,190 -[Vic] Sikoa victorious. -[bell ringing] 545 00:30:59,257 --> 00:31:01,426 ["Get Real" playing] 546 00:31:01,492 --> 00:31:05,897 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Solo Sikoa. 547 00:31:05,964 --> 00:31:07,765 -[audience cheering] -[Vic] Say that again. 548 00:31:07,832 --> 00:31:11,102 [Wade] Both men putting their bodies on the line. 549 00:31:11,169 --> 00:31:16,641 Ultimately, Solo Sikoa with a death-defying leap 550 00:31:16,708 --> 00:31:18,176 -is what got it done. -[audience cheering] 551 00:31:18,243 --> 00:31:20,545 Hats off to both men. What a war! 552 00:31:21,446 --> 00:31:26,117 [Vic] Solo Sikoa in the end willing to destroy himself 553 00:31:26,184 --> 00:31:29,420 to destroy Boa, and what a-- Boom! 554 00:31:29,487 --> 00:31:31,756 -What an angle! What a range! -[audience cheering] 555 00:31:31,823 --> 00:31:36,394 I mean, take another look at the height, the hang time, and that crash landing. 556 00:31:36,461 --> 00:31:41,199 [Wade] It was 270 pounds crashing down from the very top rope 557 00:31:41,266 --> 00:31:47,405 to the outside of the chest of Boa through a table onto the concrete. 558 00:31:47,472 --> 00:31:50,875 This man, Solo Sikoa, survived. 559 00:31:50,942 --> 00:31:55,780 [Vic] Sikoa silences Boa and remains undefeated. 560 00:31:58,383 --> 00:32:00,184 [Wade] As we get a breather here, 561 00:32:00,251 --> 00:32:02,620 who knows what is going through the mind of this man 562 00:32:02,687 --> 00:32:05,123 after his destructive return last week. 563 00:32:05,189 --> 00:32:08,059 Duke Hudson in action, next. 564 00:32:09,627 --> 00:32:11,029 Imperium. 565 00:32:12,497 --> 00:32:19,170 [speaking German] 566 00:32:20,138 --> 00:32:21,639 [speaking German] 567 00:32:21,706 --> 00:32:27,645 [speaking German] 568 00:32:27,712 --> 00:32:34,652 [speaking German] 569 00:32:34,719 --> 00:32:40,491 [speaking German] 570 00:32:40,558 --> 00:32:47,532 [speaking German] 571 00:32:47,598 --> 00:32:50,735 [speaking German] 572 00:32:52,103 --> 00:32:57,241 [speaking German] 573 00:32:57,308 --> 00:33:03,181 [speaking German] 574 00:33:03,247 --> 00:33:07,251 [speaking German] 575 00:33:07,318 --> 00:33:11,255 [speaking German] 576 00:33:11,322 --> 00:33:15,193 [speaking German] 577 00:33:15,760 --> 00:33:17,929 [speaking German] 578 00:33:17,995 --> 00:33:19,597 Gunther. 579 00:33:24,469 --> 00:33:26,371 ["Hangman" playing] 580 00:33:26,437 --> 00:33:28,840 [Wade] Gunther can go by any name he wants, 581 00:33:28,906 --> 00:33:30,842 either way the future looks bleak 582 00:33:30,908 --> 00:33:33,478 bleak for the rest of the NXT locker room. 583 00:33:33,544 --> 00:33:34,579 [bell ringing] 584 00:33:34,645 --> 00:33:37,248 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 585 00:33:37,315 --> 00:33:40,952 Making his way to the ring, Duke Hudson. 586 00:33:41,019 --> 00:33:46,224 [Vic] Well, Hudson as we saw last week, a new attitude, will it equal new results? 587 00:33:46,290 --> 00:33:49,160 [Wade] Come on. Of course, the change of attitude 588 00:33:49,227 --> 00:33:52,263 is going to equal improved results for Duke Hudson. 589 00:33:52,330 --> 00:33:54,899 Hudson jumped Raaj and Chen last week, 590 00:33:54,966 --> 00:33:58,970 and showed a level of belligerence we've never seen from him… 591 00:33:59,036 --> 00:33:59,971 -[Vic] Oh! -[Wade] …before. 592 00:34:00,038 --> 00:34:02,840 [Wade] He's following that up right now with more of the same. 593 00:34:02,907 --> 00:34:05,643 If you ask me what Duke Hudson was missing, 594 00:34:05,710 --> 00:34:09,047 it was exactly that. A nasty streak of aggression. 595 00:34:09,113 --> 00:34:12,216 Well, judging by this it looks like he finally found it. 596 00:34:12,283 --> 00:34:15,019 [Vic] I mean, did he just wake up one day, look in the mirror, 597 00:34:15,086 --> 00:34:18,056 -and take a personal 180? -[Wade] Oh, come on. He had to. 598 00:34:18,122 --> 00:34:21,793 He was made to look like a complete fool repeatedly before. 599 00:34:22,293 --> 00:34:23,828 Loosing at poker. 600 00:34:23,895 --> 00:34:26,297 [audience chanting "Duke, you suck"] 601 00:34:26,364 --> 00:34:29,901 [Wade] Well, that's not very nice. Getting his head shaved publicly. 602 00:34:29,967 --> 00:34:31,869 At some point as a superstar, 603 00:34:31,936 --> 00:34:34,639 you have to decide how you want your career to go. 604 00:34:34,705 --> 00:34:38,609 Do you want to be a clown, a joke, or do you want to be taken seriously? 605 00:34:38,676 --> 00:34:42,313 And thankfully for Duke Hudson, he stopped it in its tracks. 606 00:34:42,380 --> 00:34:44,248 -[audience booing] -[Wade] Nobody is laughing now. 607 00:34:44,315 --> 00:34:46,617 [Vic] Well, Hudson letting the NXT Universe know 608 00:34:46,684 --> 00:34:50,988 just what he thinks of all those in attendance here tonight. 609 00:34:51,055 --> 00:34:55,526 And now Hudson showcasing the power, showcasing the strength, 610 00:34:56,561 --> 00:35:00,498 and is looking to plant Guru Raaj. 611 00:35:00,565 --> 00:35:02,133 -[Wade] Oh. -[Vic] Oh. 612 00:35:03,401 --> 00:35:05,903 -One, two, three. -[Vic] And you love 613 00:35:05,970 --> 00:35:08,306 -this new attitude in Duke Hudson. -[bell ringing] 614 00:35:08,372 --> 00:35:09,240 ["Hangman" playing] 615 00:35:09,307 --> 00:35:12,176 Here is your winner, Duke Hudson. 616 00:35:12,243 --> 00:35:14,879 [Wade] Yes, I do. Let me correct you. 617 00:35:14,946 --> 00:35:18,316 I've loved Duke Hudson from day one, perhaps a little-- 618 00:35:18,382 --> 00:35:20,985 [Chen] Duke. Duke. 619 00:35:26,090 --> 00:35:30,962 I'm going to give you the respect that you didn't give me last week, 620 00:35:31,028 --> 00:35:35,166 by letting you know, here I come. 621 00:35:35,233 --> 00:35:37,034 [Vic] Here comes Dante Chen. 622 00:35:37,101 --> 00:35:41,606 It was Chen who was jumped last week in his return here to NXT by Duke Hudson. 623 00:35:41,672 --> 00:35:45,276 Finally, referees just trying to pull these two apart. 624 00:35:45,343 --> 00:35:50,381 [audience cheering] 625 00:35:50,448 --> 00:35:52,483 -[Vic] Oh. -[Wade] Chop block. 626 00:35:53,217 --> 00:35:54,452 -[referee] Get out of here! -[screams] 627 00:35:55,620 --> 00:35:59,056 [Wade] That is the leg that Dante Chen previously injured. 628 00:36:00,658 --> 00:36:04,595 [Vic] The same right knee, I mean, Duke Hudson knew what he was doing. 629 00:36:05,429 --> 00:36:06,931 Oh, no. 630 00:36:06,998 --> 00:36:08,165 [Wade] Brilliant. 631 00:36:10,835 --> 00:36:13,871 Well, a whole new side to Duke Hudson that we've never seen before. 632 00:36:13,938 --> 00:36:16,641 And hell yeah. I love his aggressive side, M. 633 00:36:16,707 --> 00:36:20,611 -He looks good with short hair. -Persia, you need to focus. 634 00:36:20,678 --> 00:36:22,947 Focus? Me, focus? 635 00:36:23,014 --> 00:36:26,217 All right, Mrs. Lumis, but honestly I am focused. 636 00:36:26,284 --> 00:36:28,119 Good, because this match is huge. 637 00:36:28,185 --> 00:36:30,688 100%, and McKenzie, all jokes aside. 638 00:36:30,755 --> 00:36:33,124 Indi's been training her butt off recently, 639 00:36:33,191 --> 00:36:37,795 and we're one step closer to winning those NXT Women's Tag Team Championships. 640 00:36:37,862 --> 00:36:42,099 [Kay Lee] Championships, championships, championships. 641 00:36:42,166 --> 00:36:47,438 We know that there's more to being champion than just postures, 642 00:36:47,505 --> 00:36:52,843 but what Mandy Rose represents is the complete opposite 643 00:36:52,910 --> 00:36:55,012 of that title around her waist. 644 00:36:55,079 --> 00:36:57,648 You can add Gigi and Jacy to that list too. 645 00:36:57,715 --> 00:36:59,083 Exactly. 646 00:36:59,150 --> 00:37:05,790 Tonight both of you stake your claim to the Women's Tag Team Championships 647 00:37:05,856 --> 00:37:08,059 and me to the Women's title. 648 00:37:09,126 --> 00:37:12,630 Soon Toxic Attraction are going to realize 649 00:37:12,697 --> 00:37:18,269 that the next photo shoot they do might be without those titles. 650 00:37:22,807 --> 00:37:25,009 Guys, back to you. 651 00:37:25,076 --> 00:37:27,078 [Vic] Thanks, McKenzie, and after what we just heard, 652 00:37:27,144 --> 00:37:30,681 I wouldn't want to be this trio heading into tonight. 653 00:37:30,748 --> 00:37:31,916 ["Toxic" playing] 654 00:37:31,983 --> 00:37:33,751 -[Wade] What? -[Vic] Why would I be? 655 00:37:33,818 --> 00:37:38,022 [Wade] You wouldn't want to be a champion? You wouldn't want to be a megastar? 656 00:37:38,089 --> 00:37:41,425 You wouldn't want to be the attraction in NXT? 657 00:37:41,492 --> 00:37:44,061 That says a lot about you, Vic Joseph. 658 00:37:45,796 --> 00:37:46,697 [bell ringing] 659 00:37:46,764 --> 00:37:49,867 [Alicia] The following is a six-woman Tag Team match. 660 00:37:49,934 --> 00:37:53,037 Introducing the NXT Women's Tag Team champions, 661 00:37:53,104 --> 00:37:54,939 Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jane, 662 00:37:55,006 --> 00:37:58,676 and the NXT women's champion, Mandy Rose, 663 00:37:58,743 --> 00:38:02,246 Toxic Attraction. 664 00:38:02,313 --> 00:38:06,083 [Vic] I wouldn't want to be this trio staring down the barrel of the bat 665 00:38:06,150 --> 00:38:10,388 that is Kay Lee Ray, Indi Hartwell, and Persia Pirotta. 666 00:38:10,454 --> 00:38:14,959 These six women are going to go at it in a six-woman Tag Team match, 667 00:38:15,026 --> 00:38:17,828 and that's next right here live on NXT. 668 00:38:22,266 --> 00:38:23,467 Welcome back to NXT. 669 00:38:23,534 --> 00:38:26,437 I'm now joined by Santos Escobar and Legado Del Fantasma. 670 00:38:26,504 --> 00:38:28,806 Santos, Bron Breakker invited you back to the ring, 671 00:38:28,873 --> 00:38:31,642 -why not accept his offer? -Hey, no, no, no. 672 00:38:31,709 --> 00:38:32,810 What the hell is going on, huh? 673 00:38:33,177 --> 00:38:36,347 [speaking Spanish] 674 00:38:36,414 --> 00:38:37,481 Yeah. No, no, no. 675 00:38:37,548 --> 00:38:42,653 Breakker needs to find out what happens when you disrespect Legado Del Fantasma. 676 00:38:44,055 --> 00:38:45,723 [speaking Spanish] 677 00:38:45,790 --> 00:38:50,061 Clearly, our young champion just made a terrible mistake. 678 00:38:50,127 --> 00:38:55,032 Now, these two gentlemen are going to get a piece of him one way or another. 679 00:38:55,666 --> 00:39:00,971 He's going to have to fight them dos contra uno. 680 00:39:01,038 --> 00:39:05,776 Unless he can find a friend, but that's highly unlikely. 681 00:39:06,644 --> 00:39:11,415 He's the NXT champion and that is a very, very lonely job. 682 00:39:11,482 --> 00:39:14,518 He's got zero friends. 683 00:39:14,585 --> 00:39:16,187 [speaking Spanish] 684 00:39:16,253 --> 00:39:21,025 It's safe to say his growing pains are going to continue. 685 00:39:22,460 --> 00:39:24,895 Well, Bron said it himself, 686 00:39:24,962 --> 00:39:29,100 he's the first one here and last one to leave. 687 00:39:29,166 --> 00:39:31,702 Interesting. [chuckles] 688 00:39:31,769 --> 00:39:36,207 [chuckles] I guess tonight we stay a little longer. 689 00:39:36,273 --> 00:39:37,875 [speaking spanish] 690 00:39:37,942 --> 00:39:39,377 [laughs] 691 00:39:41,112 --> 00:39:42,513 Vic, Wade, back to you. 692 00:39:42,580 --> 00:39:43,848 [upbeat music playing] 693 00:39:43,914 --> 00:39:45,082 [Wade] It's simple, Bron. 694 00:39:45,149 --> 00:39:49,954 You meddle with Legado affairs you have to deal with the entire familia. 695 00:39:51,188 --> 00:39:55,393 [Alicia] Introducing Kay Lee Ray. 696 00:39:56,160 --> 00:39:58,863 [Vic] We are set for a six-woman Tag Team matchup. 697 00:39:58,929 --> 00:40:03,167 Look, Kay Lee Ray, baseball bat in hand, looking to smash some faces in tonight. 698 00:40:03,234 --> 00:40:04,435 [Wade] That is ludicrous 699 00:40:04,502 --> 00:40:07,304 that she is allowed to carry that bat ringside. 700 00:40:07,371 --> 00:40:09,273 We know how much damage she can cause with that. 701 00:40:09,340 --> 00:40:12,109 Listen, she might be looking to smash everything in sight. 702 00:40:12,176 --> 00:40:14,278 -Perhaps if she wasn't so hostile, -[bell ringing] 703 00:40:14,345 --> 00:40:17,148 more doors would open up for her here in NXT. 704 00:40:17,214 --> 00:40:21,318 You think management want to deal with a headcase like Kay Lee Ray? 705 00:40:21,385 --> 00:40:22,520 Hell no. 706 00:40:22,586 --> 00:40:24,922 You play the game sometimes you get along with people. 707 00:40:24,989 --> 00:40:27,491 -No, no, no. I want you. -No, I want her. 708 00:40:27,558 --> 00:40:29,426 -I want Mandy. -Mandy! Mandy! 709 00:40:29,493 --> 00:40:31,796 Well, Kay Lee Ray wants a piece of Mandy Rose. 710 00:40:31,862 --> 00:40:35,065 Whoa, whoa, whoa, no, no! 711 00:40:35,866 --> 00:40:37,601 [Vic] What's up with your fighting champion there? 712 00:40:37,668 --> 00:40:39,003 Looks like a little back peddling. 713 00:40:39,069 --> 00:40:41,605 [Wade] She's talking a little strategy, that's all that's happening. 714 00:40:41,672 --> 00:40:43,707 [Vic] Oh, and tagging out. I see. 715 00:40:43,774 --> 00:40:46,377 [Wade] You wouldn't understand strategy, Vic Joseph. 716 00:40:46,444 --> 00:40:48,879 [Vic] Look, when you think of Kay Lee Ray, Indi Harwell, Persia Pirotta, 717 00:40:48,946 --> 00:40:53,117 it's a trio that has championship dreams and it's on the line here tonight. 718 00:40:53,184 --> 00:40:55,786 [Wade laughs] Championship dreams? 719 00:40:55,853 --> 00:40:58,355 -[Vic] Yeah. -[Wade] Yeah. The keyword, that is dreams. 720 00:40:59,290 --> 00:41:00,825 Take a look at Toxic Attraction. 721 00:41:00,891 --> 00:41:03,461 What you've got there is championship reality 722 00:41:03,527 --> 00:41:05,696 and that's far more important than anyone's dream. 723 00:41:05,763 --> 00:41:08,365 [Vic] All right, well, you at least have to admit Hartwell, Pirotta, 724 00:41:08,432 --> 00:41:09,800 Kay Lee Ray they're able to win tonight, 725 00:41:09,867 --> 00:41:11,869 should they be in line for a championship opportunity? 726 00:41:11,936 --> 00:41:15,606 [Wade] I would agree with that statement if they can win tonight. 727 00:41:15,673 --> 00:41:17,842 That is a big if. I would advocate 728 00:41:17,908 --> 00:41:20,010 for them getting championship opportunities 729 00:41:20,077 --> 00:41:23,147 if they win tonight. That is a huge if though. 730 00:41:23,214 --> 00:41:24,915 [Vic] Indi Hartwell into the cover. Hook of the leg, 731 00:41:24,982 --> 00:41:27,785 and Jayne able to kick out at one and was out before-- 732 00:41:27,852 --> 00:41:29,620 [Wade] Listen, don't cut me off. 733 00:41:29,687 --> 00:41:32,857 Pirotta, Hartwell, Kay Lee Ray, they are in there 734 00:41:32,923 --> 00:41:36,527 with the three absolute best ladies in NXT right now. 735 00:41:36,594 --> 00:41:40,130 That's why they have all the gold and all of the power. 736 00:41:40,197 --> 00:41:42,867 -[Wade] Don't undersell it, Vic Joseph. -[Vic] Well, right now a tag was made. 737 00:41:42,933 --> 00:41:44,168 In comes Dolin. 738 00:41:44,235 --> 00:41:46,504 Jayne and Dolin certainly, to your point, Wade, 739 00:41:46,570 --> 00:41:49,507 have had the women's Tag Team division on lockdown 740 00:41:49,573 --> 00:41:51,842 since winning the NXT women's Tag Team Titles. 741 00:41:51,909 --> 00:41:55,346 From behind goes Hartwell and then a good kick out by Dolin. 742 00:41:55,412 --> 00:41:58,482 [Wade] The entire division on stranglehold around them. 743 00:41:58,549 --> 00:42:04,188 It moves like that from Gigi Dolin that gets the job done in the ring. 744 00:42:04,688 --> 00:42:07,358 When it comes to Toxic Attraction, we're all asking this about them, 745 00:42:07,424 --> 00:42:09,960 are they distracted by the outside world? 746 00:42:10,027 --> 00:42:11,829 -[Wade] You're such a hater. -[Vic] I'm not a hater. 747 00:42:11,896 --> 00:42:14,398 -[Wade] You are a hater. Distracted? -[audience cheering] 748 00:42:14,465 --> 00:42:17,668 Look, this is what you want from the champions. 749 00:42:17,735 --> 00:42:19,970 You want the photo shoots, the red carpets, 750 00:42:20,037 --> 00:42:21,972 the commercials on their off date. 751 00:42:22,039 --> 00:42:26,844 It promotes NXT, it promotes this brand, it gets more eyeballs on the product. 752 00:42:26,911 --> 00:42:29,380 Right now the eyeballs are all on Mandy Rose. 753 00:42:29,446 --> 00:42:31,582 -[Vic] A cheap shot from the champion. -[Wade] Absolutely not. 754 00:42:31,649 --> 00:42:34,251 [Wade] Listen, the key is when you're having all these-- 755 00:42:34,318 --> 00:42:37,187 [Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa. From behind, Hartwell almost pinned Mandy Rose. 756 00:42:37,254 --> 00:42:38,355 [Wade] You're getting carried away. 757 00:42:38,422 --> 00:42:43,027 I think these extracurricular activities that Toxic a do, 758 00:42:43,093 --> 00:42:46,130 you just need to get the business done in the ring which they do. 759 00:42:46,196 --> 00:42:49,600 This isn't like Baker Mayfield taking commercials 760 00:42:49,667 --> 00:42:52,369 and leading the Browns to another loss every week, Joseph. 761 00:42:52,436 --> 00:42:54,271 This is Toxic Attraction the best of the best. 762 00:42:54,338 --> 00:42:55,973 [Vic] Pirotta in with the cover. Another hook of the leg. 763 00:42:56,040 --> 00:42:57,041 Another kick out. Toxic A? 764 00:42:57,107 --> 00:42:59,143 You're not even on first-name basis with these girls. 765 00:42:59,209 --> 00:43:01,011 -[Wade] Are you kidding me? -[Vic] No. 766 00:43:01,078 --> 00:43:02,813 [Wade] I call them Toxic A because we're close. 767 00:43:02,880 --> 00:43:06,684 Did you not see the gifts they gave me? Signed Toxic A merchandise. 768 00:43:06,750 --> 00:43:10,220 [Vic] What I see is Mandy Rose again running from Kay Lee Ray, 769 00:43:10,287 --> 00:43:13,457 and now Kay Lee Ray's giving chase to the NXT Women's Champion. 770 00:43:13,524 --> 00:43:15,092 Kay Lee Ray got her hands on Rose. 771 00:43:15,159 --> 00:43:18,128 [Wade] Just baited in by Mandy Rose once again. 772 00:43:18,195 --> 00:43:21,465 Just smart strategy from the NXT Women's Champion, Mandy Rose. 773 00:43:21,532 --> 00:43:24,868 That's why she's the champion. A lot smarter than you, Vic Joseph. 774 00:43:24,935 --> 00:43:27,404 [Vic] Kay Lee Ray right now taking it to Mandy Rose. 775 00:43:27,471 --> 00:43:29,073 This is what Kay Lee Ray wanted. 776 00:43:29,139 --> 00:43:33,210 As now Pirotta, Hartwell stalemate on the outside. 777 00:43:33,277 --> 00:43:34,612 -What do you think-- -[inaudible] 778 00:43:34,678 --> 00:43:36,880 -[Wade] Oh, Kay Lee Ray… -[Vic] Kay Lee Ray! 779 00:43:37,982 --> 00:43:41,485 -Just wiped out all the champions. -[audience cheering] 780 00:43:41,986 --> 00:43:44,288 [screams] 781 00:43:44,355 --> 00:43:48,158 [Wade] A blindside attack from The Scary Queen of Scots, 782 00:43:48,225 --> 00:43:52,997 showing why she is the forever champ from NXT UK. 783 00:43:53,063 --> 00:43:56,967 As we take another look. Leaping from the top rope. 784 00:43:57,034 --> 00:44:01,805 [Vic] It is Kay Lee Ray who stuck claims to the NXT women's title earlier tonight. 785 00:44:02,606 --> 00:44:05,175 [Wade] Yes, she can stake a claim all she wants, 786 00:44:05,242 --> 00:44:07,711 it's going to take something more than a claim 787 00:44:07,778 --> 00:44:10,881 to get her an opportunity at Mandy Rose's championship. 788 00:44:10,948 --> 00:44:13,417 Listen, I can stake a claim to enter the Royal Rumble. 789 00:44:13,484 --> 00:44:14,985 It doesn't mean they're going to let me in. 790 00:44:15,052 --> 00:44:17,121 Papa Shango will probably take my spot. 791 00:44:17,187 --> 00:44:19,123 [Vic] You're out of shape if you can compete in the Royal Rumble. 792 00:44:19,189 --> 00:44:20,624 Speaking of which, the road to WrestleMania 793 00:44:20,691 --> 00:44:23,761 begins this Saturday at the Royal Rumble premium live event 794 00:44:23,827 --> 00:44:27,331 as Persia Pirotta tags in and is going to work on Jayne. 795 00:44:27,398 --> 00:44:31,135 Quick tag to Indi Hartwell. You've been a big fan of Persia Pirotta. 796 00:44:31,201 --> 00:44:33,671 You got to get off the fence and drool over Mandy Rose, 797 00:44:33,737 --> 00:44:35,773 but you predicted big things for Pirotta in 2022. 798 00:44:35,839 --> 00:44:37,775 [Wade] Steady on. No drooling going on over here. 799 00:44:37,841 --> 00:44:41,612 I have indeed predicted a big year for Persia Pirotta. 800 00:44:41,679 --> 00:44:44,848 -She is my tip for the top woman in 2022. -[grunts] 801 00:44:44,915 --> 00:44:47,251 [Wade] I like her powerhouse style, but right now-- 802 00:44:47,317 --> 00:44:49,720 -[Vic] Oh, come on. Referee distracted. -[Wade] Right now. 803 00:44:49,787 --> 00:44:53,057 [Wade] As I'm speaking, this is Toxic A's time, okay? 804 00:44:53,123 --> 00:44:55,225 Persia Pirotta is going to have good things happen eventually. 805 00:44:55,292 --> 00:44:58,228 [Vic] Jayne into the cover, hook of the leg to put away Hartwell. 806 00:44:58,295 --> 00:45:00,164 -Hartwell able to power out. -[Wade] What's the referee doing? 807 00:45:00,230 --> 00:45:01,732 Start counting, you moron. 808 00:45:01,799 --> 00:45:05,903 [Vic] A three-on-one from Toxic Attraction as now Jayne do senton 809 00:45:05,969 --> 00:45:08,972 right down onto Indi Hartwell. 810 00:45:09,039 --> 00:45:10,974 Look, when it comes to Jayne and Dolin, 811 00:45:11,041 --> 00:45:12,810 they have their eyes on the Women's Dusty Cup 812 00:45:12,876 --> 00:45:15,746 which will begin very soon here in NXT 813 00:45:15,813 --> 00:45:18,215 as Dolin tagging right back into the matchup. 814 00:45:18,282 --> 00:45:23,253 Dolin's trying to unleash some aggression here against Hartwell. 815 00:45:23,320 --> 00:45:26,390 [Wade] I can't wait for the Women's Dusty Cup to start. 816 00:45:26,457 --> 00:45:29,560 The men's has been off the chain thus far. 817 00:45:30,527 --> 00:45:32,429 [Vic] Well, MSK advanced earlier tonight. 818 00:45:32,496 --> 00:45:35,399 The final quarterfinal matchup still to come here, 819 00:45:35,466 --> 00:45:39,503 -but look at Dolin, repeated kicks. -[audience cheering] 820 00:45:39,570 --> 00:45:42,139 -Indi Hartwell far away from her team, -[audience grunt] 821 00:45:42,206 --> 00:45:44,341 [Vic] and Hartwell desperately needs to make a tag. 822 00:45:44,408 --> 00:45:48,512 [Wade] Hartwell has taken all of the abuse from Toxic Attraction thus far. 823 00:45:48,579 --> 00:45:51,014 They've been absolutely pummeling there. 824 00:45:51,081 --> 00:45:55,853 Clearly, Toxic A with a strategy of isolating Indi Hartwell. 825 00:45:55,919 --> 00:45:57,988 [Vic] Now they're punishing her. 826 00:45:58,055 --> 00:46:00,324 You might notice, Wade, Mandy Rose not afraid to tag in 827 00:46:00,390 --> 00:46:02,226 when the competition is out. 828 00:46:02,292 --> 00:46:05,129 [Wade] She's not afraid to stand on the sidelines, 829 00:46:05,195 --> 00:46:07,698 call strategy to her team, 830 00:46:07,765 --> 00:46:10,534 and then capitalize when the moment is right, Vic. 831 00:46:10,601 --> 00:46:12,402 Stop being a blind hater. 832 00:46:12,469 --> 00:46:14,271 -Look at this, just beautiful-- -[Vic] Another cheap shot. 833 00:46:14,338 --> 00:46:17,141 [Wade] That wasn't a cheap shot. She was thrown that way by Indi Hartwell. 834 00:46:17,207 --> 00:46:18,609 [Vic] Rose ran into Pirotta. 835 00:46:18,675 --> 00:46:21,879 Turned around and then got sidewalk slammed by Hartwell. 836 00:46:21,945 --> 00:46:24,781 This is the moment for Hartwell who desperately 837 00:46:24,848 --> 00:46:29,853 needs to make a tag to Pirotta, and Jayne-- Oh, come on. 838 00:46:29,920 --> 00:46:31,822 I suppose you're okay with this interference. 839 00:46:31,889 --> 00:46:33,824 [Wade] Steady on. Jayne kicked to the outside. 840 00:46:33,891 --> 00:46:36,059 Now is Indi Hartwell's opportunity. 841 00:46:36,126 --> 00:46:39,229 She's got a fired-up Persia Pirotta on the apron 842 00:46:39,296 --> 00:46:41,131 desperate to get into this matchup. 843 00:46:41,732 --> 00:46:46,236 [Vic] Oh, no. Pirotta ripped down, and that opens the door. 844 00:46:46,303 --> 00:46:49,072 I believe a tag was made. Dolin is legal. 845 00:46:49,139 --> 00:46:51,875 -Hartwell doesn't realize it. -[Wade] Completely clean tag. 846 00:46:51,942 --> 00:46:54,578 Once again the strategy of Toxic A is incredible. 847 00:46:54,645 --> 00:46:57,881 [Vic] Cover, count, and Hartwell was again able to kick out. 848 00:46:57,948 --> 00:46:59,316 Can Hartwell bounce back 849 00:46:59,383 --> 00:47:02,619 in the six-woman tag team matchup here on NXT? 850 00:47:05,389 --> 00:47:07,558 Action continuing here on NXT. 851 00:47:07,624 --> 00:47:10,661 Toxic Attraction has been in control throughout the break 852 00:47:10,727 --> 00:47:14,164 and is continuing to take shortcuts. The shoulder down and a kick out. 853 00:47:14,231 --> 00:47:16,333 [Wade] What are you talking about shortcuts? 854 00:47:16,400 --> 00:47:18,068 -[Vic] What? -[Wade] It's the game plan. 855 00:47:18,135 --> 00:47:20,337 [Wade] This isn't a clean industry. It never has been. 856 00:47:20,404 --> 00:47:24,641 It's about winning and losing. Toxic A are champions at winning. 857 00:47:24,708 --> 00:47:26,176 -[Vic] Tag. -[Wade] What is your problem with them? 858 00:47:26,243 --> 00:47:29,813 [Vic] There's an old saying he who has the gold has the power. 859 00:47:29,880 --> 00:47:34,718 All the gold of the women's division here in NXT is with Toxic Attraction. 860 00:47:34,785 --> 00:47:36,220 -[yells] -Get out of there! 861 00:47:36,286 --> 00:47:41,325 [Vic] There's Jayne who just beats a much different drum than anyone else. 862 00:47:41,391 --> 00:47:43,527 We've seen that in the past along with Gigi Dolin. 863 00:47:43,594 --> 00:47:47,497 As Jayne there you go just unleashing-- Oh, there's a neck breaker. 864 00:47:47,564 --> 00:47:51,802 Into the cover, hook of the leg, and another kick out by Indi Hartwell. 865 00:47:51,868 --> 00:47:53,403 How much does Hartwell have left? 866 00:47:53,470 --> 00:47:56,573 [Wade] It's the resilience of Hartwell that is impressive here. 867 00:47:56,640 --> 00:47:59,743 Let's be honest, she barely knows where she's at right now. 868 00:47:59,810 --> 00:48:02,646 As we're taking another look at this Spaghetti legs, 869 00:48:02,713 --> 00:48:07,150 was Indi Hartwell taken down with that neck breaker by Jacy Jayne? 870 00:48:07,217 --> 00:48:09,620 Almost enough to put this one to bed. 871 00:48:09,686 --> 00:48:12,623 [Vic] Pirotta, Kay Lee Ray have been on the outside 872 00:48:12,689 --> 00:48:14,758 trying to cheer on and hype up Indi Hartwell. 873 00:48:14,825 --> 00:48:18,595 They have been fuming as well during the break, desperately 874 00:48:18,662 --> 00:48:24,034 needing to get back in this matchup. Both women same idea, both down. 875 00:48:24,868 --> 00:48:28,138 This is a crucial part of the matchup more so for Hartwell. 876 00:48:28,205 --> 00:48:30,540 [Wade] Well, this is the big moment for Hartwell. 877 00:48:30,607 --> 00:48:31,608 -[Vic] Tag. -[Wade] She races out. 878 00:48:31,675 --> 00:48:33,277 She makes it, and now the powerhouse. 879 00:48:33,343 --> 00:48:36,913 Persia Pirotta in the ring with Gigi Dolin. 880 00:48:36,980 --> 00:48:40,217 Things turning sour rapidly for Toxic Attraction. 881 00:48:40,284 --> 00:48:42,052 [Vic] You talk about a game-changer. 882 00:48:42,119 --> 00:48:45,789 It certainly has changed with the emergence of Persia Pirotta. 883 00:48:45,856 --> 00:48:48,158 [Wade] Eat it, into the turnbuckle. 884 00:48:48,225 --> 00:48:49,159 -[screams] -[thuds] 885 00:48:49,226 --> 00:48:51,161 [Vic] Big German suplex. 886 00:48:51,228 --> 00:48:54,898 Pirotta to pin one-half of the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions, 887 00:48:54,965 --> 00:48:57,334 and Jayne breaks up the count. 888 00:48:57,401 --> 00:49:02,005 [Wade] Great chemistry between Jayne and Dolin and it needed it there. 889 00:49:02,072 --> 00:49:04,508 -[Wade] Oh! -[Vic] What a spine buster from Hartwell 890 00:49:04,574 --> 00:49:06,476 -who just eats a knee from Rose. -[audience grunt] 891 00:49:06,543 --> 00:49:09,112 -[Wade] Perfectly executed on the jaw. -[Vic] Uh-oh. 892 00:49:09,179 --> 00:49:12,649 [Vic] This is what Kay Lee Ray has wanted all night long. 893 00:49:13,784 --> 00:49:17,554 [Wade] Referee's losing all control of this one. 894 00:49:17,621 --> 00:49:21,258 [Vic] Kay Lee Ray might be losing control of her own emotions. 895 00:49:21,325 --> 00:49:24,061 [Wade] This has to be a disqualification. 896 00:49:24,127 --> 00:49:26,063 You want to fight messy? 897 00:49:26,129 --> 00:49:28,598 -[audience cheering] -[Rose] [inaudible] 898 00:49:28,665 --> 00:49:30,701 Hey. Don't do it. 899 00:49:31,635 --> 00:49:34,805 [Vic] Oh, Kay Lee Ray, Mandy Rose is trying to head for higher ground. 900 00:49:34,871 --> 00:49:37,140 [Wade] You're laughing? You're encouraging this? 901 00:49:37,207 --> 00:49:39,242 -[Wade] That's a baseball-- -[Vic] Whoa. 902 00:49:40,344 --> 00:49:43,613 -[Wade] Kay Lee Ray is out of her mind. -[audience cheering] 903 00:49:43,680 --> 00:49:46,149 [Vic] Swinging for the fences. 904 00:49:46,216 --> 00:49:48,151 [Wade] Mandy Rose better starts motoring here. 905 00:49:48,218 --> 00:49:52,155 [Vic] We thought Solo Sikoa and Boa had evil intentions in their mind. 906 00:49:53,790 --> 00:49:56,393 [Wade] What the hell is up with Kay Lee Ray? 907 00:49:56,460 --> 00:49:59,563 [audience cheering] 908 00:50:01,898 --> 00:50:06,603 [Vic] Well, Wade, this has turned now into just a Tag Team match. 909 00:50:06,670 --> 00:50:08,972 -Pirotta starting to stir. -[audience cheering] 910 00:50:09,039 --> 00:50:10,941 Dolin back to her feet, 911 00:50:11,008 --> 00:50:13,844 and look at Pirotta now continuing to press on, 912 00:50:13,910 --> 00:50:17,314 continuing to push, and now overpowering Dolin. 913 00:50:17,381 --> 00:50:19,449 -[Vic] Inside cradle. Inside cradle. -[audience cheering] 914 00:50:19,516 --> 00:50:22,019 -Shoulders down. Whoa, a near-fall. -[audience] One, two! 915 00:50:23,987 --> 00:50:28,525 [Vic] But Pirotta back to her feet levels Dolin. 916 00:50:29,359 --> 00:50:31,028 -And this would be huge for Pirotta. -[screams] 917 00:50:31,094 --> 00:50:35,699 [Vic] Hoisting up Dolin, planting one-half of the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions. 918 00:50:35,766 --> 00:50:37,501 -Cover. -[audience] One, two, three! 919 00:50:37,567 --> 00:50:38,802 [Vic] Huge victory 920 00:50:38,869 --> 00:50:41,304 -for Hartwell and Pirotta. -[bell ringing] 921 00:50:41,371 --> 00:50:42,873 -[upbeat music playing] -[audience cheering] 922 00:50:42,939 --> 00:50:45,842 [Alicia] Here are your winners, Kay Lee Ray, Indi Hartwell, 923 00:50:45,909 --> 00:50:48,645 and Persia Pirotta. 924 00:50:48,712 --> 00:50:53,583 [Vic] Pirotta just pinned one-half of the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions. 925 00:50:53,650 --> 00:50:54,918 [Wade] Yes, I said it myself. 926 00:50:54,985 --> 00:50:59,189 If that happens, she deserves an opportunity 927 00:50:59,256 --> 00:51:00,824 at those Tag Championships-- 928 00:51:00,891 --> 00:51:06,096 As we take another look here at the power of Persia Pirotta. 929 00:51:07,564 --> 00:51:13,970 [Vic] This on display, and you talk about a pendulum-swinging victory 930 00:51:14,037 --> 00:51:16,073 -in the women's division. -[bell ringing] 931 00:51:16,139 --> 00:51:20,277 [Vic] We talk about momentum, momentum being a crazy force of nature, 932 00:51:20,343 --> 00:51:24,714 how about the momentum now behind Persia Pirotta and Indi Hartwell, 933 00:51:24,781 --> 00:51:29,786 but how about the momentum behind Enofe and Blade in the Dusty Cup? 934 00:51:30,454 --> 00:51:36,693 [upbeat music playing] 935 00:51:40,230 --> 00:51:42,098 Man, I can't believe it. 936 00:51:42,165 --> 00:51:46,002 [Blade] We're in the semi-finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. 937 00:51:46,069 --> 00:51:49,139 Dawg, and we could go all the way. 938 00:51:49,206 --> 00:51:50,841 Hey, I'll tell you what. 939 00:51:50,907 --> 00:51:53,810 If we make it all the way to the finals and win, 940 00:51:53,877 --> 00:51:55,712 we ask out Mandy Rose. 941 00:51:56,613 --> 00:51:59,449 -We ask out-- What? -Yes. 942 00:51:59,516 --> 00:52:01,551 I mean, sure, but she maybe would never even say yes. 943 00:52:01,618 --> 00:52:04,821 Hold up. What do you mean, "never"? 944 00:52:04,888 --> 00:52:07,657 [Enofe] People said that we never had a chance to make it this far 945 00:52:07,724 --> 00:52:12,162 in the Dusty Cup Classic, yet here we are. 946 00:52:12,229 --> 00:52:14,531 People also said that we never had a chance 947 00:52:14,598 --> 00:52:16,266 to beat Gacy and Harland. 948 00:52:16,333 --> 00:52:19,069 [upbeat music playing] 949 00:52:19,136 --> 00:52:22,539 People said that we never had a chance to beat Legado Del Fantasma. 950 00:52:25,876 --> 00:52:29,579 [Enofe] Let's keep on grinding, let's keep on busting brackets, 951 00:52:29,646 --> 00:52:31,348 and let's win this whole damn thing, 952 00:52:31,414 --> 00:52:32,582 -and after that-- -After that, 953 00:52:32,649 --> 00:52:34,918 we'll go after the NXT Tag Team titles. 954 00:52:34,985 --> 00:52:37,087 And go ask out Mandy Rose. 955 00:52:38,188 --> 00:52:39,823 We'll see. We'll see. 956 00:52:39,890 --> 00:52:41,291 "We'll see"? 957 00:52:41,358 --> 00:52:46,663 Look, you ask out Mandy Rose and I'll ask out Gigi and Jacy. 958 00:52:47,364 --> 00:52:49,533 Edris, I've seen your Instagram. 959 00:52:49,599 --> 00:52:51,801 [Blade] You can be a bad influence on me. 960 00:52:52,969 --> 00:52:56,072 Some might call it "toxic." 961 00:52:57,607 --> 00:52:59,276 [Blade] Where's your shirt? 962 00:52:59,342 --> 00:53:06,249 [upbeat music playing] 963 00:53:07,450 --> 00:53:12,822 [Vic] Well, Instagram posts aside, it's hard not to believe in that duo 964 00:53:12,889 --> 00:53:14,558 moving forward in the Dusty Cup. 965 00:53:14,624 --> 00:53:17,127 -["Grit Your Teeth" playing] -[bell ringing] 966 00:53:17,194 --> 00:53:19,596 [Alicia] The following is a first-round match 967 00:53:19,663 --> 00:53:22,065 in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. 968 00:53:22,132 --> 00:53:26,670 Introducing first, Grizzled Young Veterans. 969 00:53:26,736 --> 00:53:29,005 [Vic] Here is a team that has had their eyes 970 00:53:29,072 --> 00:53:31,107 -on the prestigious Dusty Cup, -[audience booing] 971 00:53:31,174 --> 00:53:34,945 not just this year but for the last two years. 972 00:53:35,011 --> 00:53:39,649 You can see these two putting in the work, talking about strategy. 973 00:53:39,716 --> 00:53:43,386 They have said time and time again they believe it is their destiny 974 00:53:43,453 --> 00:53:46,656 to win the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, 975 00:53:46,723 --> 00:53:51,628 to challenge and become the next NXT Tag Team champions. 976 00:53:51,695 --> 00:53:54,264 Can the Grizzled Young Veterans move on? 977 00:53:54,331 --> 00:53:57,500 Final-- Quarter-final matchup next here on NXT. 978 00:54:00,770 --> 00:54:04,241 Back live on NXT, and earlier today Raquel Gonzaález 979 00:54:04,307 --> 00:54:07,544 paid a visit from a familiar friend. 980 00:54:08,378 --> 00:54:12,515 Hey, so you had a chance to think about it? 981 00:54:12,582 --> 00:54:14,985 -Yes, and the answer is still no. -[audience cheering] 982 00:54:15,051 --> 00:54:18,188 -What? Why? -I'm just not interested, Cora. 983 00:54:18,254 --> 00:54:20,090 What do I got to do? Do I got to lift this weight? 984 00:54:20,156 --> 00:54:22,392 'Cause I can lift this weight, I'll show you. 985 00:54:22,459 --> 00:54:24,628 Don't hurt yourself. 986 00:54:27,397 --> 00:54:29,266 This isn't proving anything. 987 00:54:29,332 --> 00:54:32,769 -Is this about New Year's Evil? -No, this is not about New Year's Evil. 988 00:54:32,836 --> 00:54:34,771 Look, I've won the Dusty, I know what it takes, 989 00:54:34,838 --> 00:54:36,773 and as much as I despise Dakota, 990 00:54:36,840 --> 00:54:39,342 she knows what it takes and does whatever it takes to win. 991 00:54:39,409 --> 00:54:40,243 So can I. 992 00:54:40,310 --> 00:54:45,048 Look, you jumped off the top of a cage, but that was one match. 993 00:54:45,115 --> 00:54:48,385 The Dusty is round after round of grueling matches. 994 00:54:48,451 --> 00:54:51,187 I need someone I can trust, someone who's going to get knocked down 995 00:54:51,254 --> 00:54:54,624 and get right back up, and Cora, that's just not you. 996 00:54:54,691 --> 00:54:57,160 -Yes, it is. -No, it's not. 997 00:54:57,227 --> 00:55:01,498 -Yes, it is. -No, it's not. 998 00:55:03,933 --> 00:55:06,069 Let me prove it to you. 999 00:55:07,704 --> 00:55:09,406 -Hey, hey, hey. -Cora, Raquel stop. 1000 00:55:09,472 --> 00:55:11,308 -Easy, chiquita. -You don't need to do this, ladies. 1001 00:55:11,374 --> 00:55:13,276 Don't push me. 1002 00:55:16,980 --> 00:55:20,450 [Wade] I'll be the first to say it, Cora Jade is really good, 1003 00:55:20,517 --> 00:55:23,119 but she's not Raquel Gonzalez good. 1004 00:55:24,854 --> 00:55:30,226 Making their way to the ring, Bodhi Hayward and Andre Chase. 1005 00:55:30,293 --> 00:55:32,262 [Vic] As I mentioned before the break, 1006 00:55:32,328 --> 00:55:35,765 the last quarter-final matchup of the men's Dusty Cup. 1007 00:55:35,832 --> 00:55:38,668 [Wade] The first round has been unbelievably good. 1008 00:55:38,735 --> 00:55:43,473 Physicality, high-flying, shock upsets, we have had it all. 1009 00:55:43,540 --> 00:55:47,277 It is understood just how prestigious the competition is 1010 00:55:47,344 --> 00:55:51,414 and what it will do for the careers of whichever team ends up winning. 1011 00:55:51,481 --> 00:55:54,050 [Vic] The finals taking place on February 15th, 1012 00:55:54,117 --> 00:55:55,852 and the big news earlier today, 1013 00:55:55,919 --> 00:56:00,290 the return of NXT Vengeance Day on February 15th, 1014 00:56:00,357 --> 00:56:03,226 and how about that Saturday from Saudi Arabia? 1015 00:56:03,293 --> 00:56:05,829 The elimination chamber premium live event. 1016 00:56:05,895 --> 00:56:08,064 [Wade] Oh, my word! What a week that is going to be! 1017 00:56:08,131 --> 00:56:10,300 I've got to tell you, the elimination chamber 1018 00:56:10,366 --> 00:56:12,569 was the most painful match of my entire career. 1019 00:56:12,635 --> 00:56:16,473 I am so thrilled that I just watch it these days as opposed 1020 00:56:16,539 --> 00:56:18,608 to having to get into that structure. 1021 00:56:18,675 --> 00:56:20,944 [Vic] We got a great seat at this final quarter-final matchup. 1022 00:56:21,010 --> 00:56:24,047 The Grizzled Young Veterans taking on Chase, Hayward 1023 00:56:24,114 --> 00:56:26,883 of Chase University, and there's Andre Chase 1024 00:56:26,950 --> 00:56:30,720 who said once they win the Dusty Cup, enrollment it's gonna go through the roof. 1025 00:56:30,787 --> 00:56:32,021 [Wade] Of course, it would. Listen, 1026 00:56:32,088 --> 00:56:36,993 smart people want to be associated with winners, 1027 00:56:37,060 --> 00:56:41,064 it's why I associate with Toxic A, Santos Escobar, LA Knight. 1028 00:56:41,131 --> 00:56:43,266 The best attract the best. 1029 00:56:43,933 --> 00:56:46,503 [Vic] I don't think any of the individuals you just mentioned 1030 00:56:46,569 --> 00:56:48,138 would ever say they associate with you, Wade. 1031 00:56:48,204 --> 00:56:50,106 [Wade] You'd be very wrong, believe me. 1032 00:56:50,173 --> 00:56:51,541 They don't associate with you, that's for sure. 1033 00:56:51,608 --> 00:56:55,278 [Vic] Still to come, we will find out speaking of Vengeance Day, 1034 00:56:55,345 --> 00:56:57,814 the winner between Cameron Grimes, Tony D'Angelo 1035 00:56:57,881 --> 00:57:01,451 will meet Carmelo Hayes for the North American Championship. 1036 00:57:01,518 --> 00:57:05,121 As Andre Chase, a little bit of a teachable moment, wouldn't you say? 1037 00:57:05,188 --> 00:57:06,055 [Wade] Impressive stuff. 1038 00:57:06,122 --> 00:57:09,993 You know Bodhi Hayward is all ears and all eyes right now, 1039 00:57:10,059 --> 00:57:12,762 learning every second, soaking it in. 1040 00:57:12,829 --> 00:57:14,964 [Vic] There you see the Chase U student section. 1041 00:57:15,031 --> 00:57:18,501 There's really like a march field in here tonight. 1042 00:57:18,568 --> 00:57:21,638 -[Wade] Absolutely quite the atmosphere. -Give me a C. 1043 00:57:21,704 --> 00:57:23,339 -H. -[audience] H! 1044 00:57:23,406 --> 00:57:25,275 -A. -[audience] A! 1045 00:57:25,341 --> 00:57:27,010 -S. -[audience] S! 1046 00:57:27,076 --> 00:57:29,012 -E. -[audience] E! 1047 00:57:29,078 --> 00:57:30,180 -U. -[audience] U! 1048 00:57:30,246 --> 00:57:32,515 -What's that spell? -[audience] Chase U! 1049 00:57:33,783 --> 00:57:37,987 [Vic] Andre Chase hitting on all cylinders here tonight. 1050 00:57:38,054 --> 00:57:42,859 Making a tag, and in comes Hayward, the head of the class at Chase U. 1051 00:57:42,926 --> 00:57:46,563 [Wade] Don't undersell the achievements of Bodhi Hayward. 1052 00:57:48,031 --> 00:57:51,367 This audience certainly our first-ever winner of a Chase U 1053 00:57:51,434 --> 00:57:54,938 full scholarship earned mainly for the bravery he showed 1054 00:57:55,004 --> 00:57:58,741 protecting Andre Chase from the deranged Harland. 1055 00:57:58,808 --> 00:58:02,412 Loyalty is a key attribute for the alumni of Chase U. 1056 00:58:02,479 --> 00:58:06,616 To advance in the semi-finals, and a kick out by James Drake. 1057 00:58:06,683 --> 00:58:08,451 Look, Grizzled Young Veterans, as we mentioned, 1058 00:58:08,518 --> 00:58:12,989 no strangers to this tournament, but they're in there with Andre Chase, 1059 00:58:13,056 --> 00:58:14,657 who just made the tag, 1060 00:58:14,724 --> 00:58:17,360 and this is a whole different breed of team. 1061 00:58:18,695 --> 00:58:21,197 [Wade] Really nice chemistry as you would expect 1062 00:58:21,264 --> 00:58:23,333 between the master and the student. 1063 00:58:23,399 --> 00:58:26,936 Grizzled Young Veterans with more than they bargained for 1064 00:58:27,003 --> 00:58:29,038 in this first-round matchup. 1065 00:58:29,739 --> 00:58:32,809 [Vic] Look at Chase, peppering, and then a little-- 1066 00:58:32,876 --> 00:58:38,047 Oh, tribute to the man himself, that being Dusty Rhodes. 1067 00:58:38,114 --> 00:58:40,884 -[Wade] Zack Gibson looks terrified. -[Vic] Wouldn't you be? 1068 00:58:40,950 --> 00:58:42,018 [Vic] Whoa, tag was made. 1069 00:58:42,085 --> 00:58:46,055 Gibson is legal, and this is some of that uncanny ability 1070 00:58:46,122 --> 00:58:48,691 -the Grizzled Young Veterans. -[Wade] That was smart. 1071 00:58:48,758 --> 00:58:51,694 That's why they are the-- Oh, my word. Oh, no. 1072 00:58:51,761 --> 00:58:54,697 [Vic] Up and over right into the shoulder breaker. 1073 00:58:54,764 --> 00:58:56,232 [screams] 1074 00:58:56,299 --> 00:58:57,634 -What? -What? 1075 00:58:57,700 --> 00:58:59,135 -What? -What? 1076 00:58:59,202 --> 00:59:00,470 Do something. 1077 00:59:00,537 --> 00:59:04,607 This is what we get. This, this, this. 1078 00:59:07,176 --> 00:59:08,745 [Vic] Zack Gibson who is legal. 1079 00:59:08,811 --> 00:59:10,980 We said they've been to the finals two years in a row, 1080 00:59:11,047 --> 00:59:14,050 but, Wade, they haven't won. 1081 00:59:14,117 --> 00:59:18,922 [Wade] Yes, they've been the bridesmaids twice now in the Dusty Cup final. 1082 00:59:18,988 --> 00:59:20,723 They must get sick of that, and they know about that. 1083 00:59:20,790 --> 00:59:22,659 They hear the chatter, they see-- 1084 00:59:24,060 --> 00:59:28,298 See the snide remarks on social media. 1085 00:59:28,364 --> 00:59:32,168 They just cannot get over the line. They must be sick of hearing it by now. 1086 00:59:32,235 --> 00:59:35,238 They have a chance to fix it this year, and it starts right here tonight. 1087 00:59:35,305 --> 00:59:38,975 [Vic] There is a bullseye now on the left shoulder of Andre Chase, 1088 00:59:39,042 --> 00:59:40,810 and Chase trying to fight off 1089 00:59:40,877 --> 00:59:42,578 both members of the Grizzled Young Veterans, 1090 00:59:42,645 --> 00:59:44,847 but he is in the wrong part of town. 1091 00:59:44,914 --> 00:59:47,784 Zack Gibson looking to make him pay. Nice counter. 1092 00:59:47,850 --> 00:59:51,220 Looking for the backslide. Shoulders down to go to the semis, 1093 00:59:51,287 --> 00:59:54,090 and another kick out, this time by Gibson. 1094 00:59:54,157 --> 00:59:58,061 [Wade] Just a millimeter away there from making that tag to Bodhi 1095 00:59:58,127 --> 00:59:59,329 Hayward, not enough though. 1096 00:59:59,395 --> 01:00:01,331 We've almost got a reversed tug-of-war here. 1097 01:00:02,398 --> 01:00:04,634 [Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Up over again goes Chase. 1098 01:00:05,768 --> 01:00:08,137 Gibson is able to counter. Oh. Look at Chase. 1099 01:00:08,204 --> 01:00:11,574 Chase's being able to stay one step ahead of Gibson. 1100 01:00:11,641 --> 01:00:14,177 [Wade] Andre Chase has real technical skills, 1101 01:00:14,243 --> 01:00:16,179 and now frees Bodhi Hayward. 1102 01:00:16,245 --> 01:00:19,816 A prototypical athlete, a former linebacker, 1103 01:00:19,882 --> 01:00:23,486 and now he's using that explosive aggression of his here. 1104 01:00:23,553 --> 01:00:26,856 -[Vic] Looking to de-cleat the competition. 1105 01:00:26,923 --> 01:00:29,993 -Look at the strength, Powerslam. -[thuds] 1106 01:00:30,059 --> 01:00:31,027 Let's go. 1107 01:00:31,094 --> 01:00:34,797 [audience cheering] 1108 01:00:34,864 --> 01:00:37,900 [Wade] Looking like a young Clay Matthews in there right now. 1109 01:00:37,967 --> 01:00:42,705 Former SmackDown referee Clay Matthews, look that one up if you don't remember it. 1110 01:00:42,772 --> 01:00:45,808 [audience cheering] 1111 01:00:45,875 --> 01:00:48,144 -[Vic] Feeding off the NXT Universe. -[thuds] 1112 01:00:48,211 --> 01:00:50,446 [audience cheering] 1113 01:00:53,549 --> 01:00:57,954 [Vic] Hayward better stay focused in this matchup, as right back up. 1114 01:00:58,021 --> 01:01:02,792 Small distraction and right to the throat went Zack Gibson. 1115 01:01:02,859 --> 01:01:04,427 Tag was made. 1116 01:01:06,029 --> 01:01:08,564 And Drake wiping out Andre Chase. 1117 01:01:08,631 --> 01:01:14,504 [Wade] This is what the Veterans do better than anybody, distract and conquer. 1118 01:01:14,570 --> 01:01:18,908 [Vic] Whoa. Devastating combination offense. 1119 01:01:18,975 --> 01:01:20,176 Into the cover. 1120 01:01:20,243 --> 01:01:22,945 -Grizzled Young Veterans advance. -[bell ringing] 1121 01:01:23,012 --> 01:01:25,081 ["Grit Your Teeth" playing] 1122 01:01:25,148 --> 01:01:29,252 [Alicia] Here are your winners, Grizzled Young Veterans. 1123 01:01:31,287 --> 01:01:35,224 [Vic] What an opening-round battle for the Grizzled Young Veterans 1124 01:01:35,291 --> 01:01:41,397 who do advance to the semi-finals for the third consecutive year 1125 01:01:41,464 --> 01:01:43,700 as we see an updated bracket. 1126 01:01:43,766 --> 01:01:48,638 We mentioned quarter-finals are over, semi-finals now are set 1127 01:01:48,705 --> 01:01:52,275 between these four teams, but when you take a look 1128 01:01:52,341 --> 01:01:57,113 at what we just witnessed in this matchup, Andre Chase, Hayward were rolling, 1129 01:01:57,180 --> 01:02:01,250 that was almost like daylight robbery by the Grizzled Young Veterans. 1130 01:02:01,317 --> 01:02:03,753 -[Wade] They didn't steal anything. -[Vic] Whoa, what the hell? 1131 01:02:03,820 --> 01:02:06,322 -[grunts] -[Vic] Von Wagner. 1132 01:02:06,389 --> 01:02:10,126 -[grunts] -[audience cheering] 1133 01:02:13,563 --> 01:02:15,331 -[thuds] -[Wade] Unreal. 1134 01:02:15,398 --> 01:02:19,001 [audience cheering] 1135 01:02:19,068 --> 01:02:22,638 [screams] 1136 01:02:22,705 --> 01:02:27,743 [Wade] Wagner's had it out for Chase U for weeks, 1137 01:02:27,810 --> 01:02:31,114 really had it out for anyone that gets in his path. 1138 01:02:31,814 --> 01:02:33,282 Robert Stone? 1139 01:02:33,916 --> 01:02:40,923 [audience chanting "you suck"] 1140 01:02:41,758 --> 01:02:43,826 [Wade] It makes sense now, doesn't it? 1141 01:02:43,893 --> 01:02:49,132 I guess we know who paid that hefty fine. Talk about a business mogul. 1142 01:02:50,500 --> 01:02:56,506 Von Wagner has been reinstated and is under new management. 1143 01:02:56,973 --> 01:03:01,544 [Wade] Whoa, genius, Robert Stone. What a transaction! 1144 01:03:02,411 --> 01:03:06,582 [upbeat music playing] 1145 01:03:10,119 --> 01:03:15,057 LA Knight, you thought you had me dead to rights. 1146 01:03:15,124 --> 01:03:18,661 Dexter Lumis doing your dirty work, but nah, nah. 1147 01:03:18,728 --> 01:03:19,862 [chuckles] 1148 01:03:19,929 --> 01:03:22,732 You thought it was going to be the end for Grayson Waller, 1149 01:03:22,799 --> 01:03:26,369 [Waller] but instead, my star is shining brighter than ever, 1150 01:03:26,435 --> 01:03:30,039 and now the Grayson Waller effect is going global, baby. 1151 01:03:30,106 --> 01:03:34,076 I've got the big man here, one of the biggest stars in Bollywood. 1152 01:03:34,143 --> 01:03:35,845 People adore him. 1153 01:03:37,413 --> 01:03:40,817 Now, he's my secret service, 1154 01:03:40,883 --> 01:03:44,620 protecting the hottest commodity in NXT 2.0. 1155 01:03:45,354 --> 01:03:48,291 LA, I know you're at a third-grade reading level, 1156 01:03:48,357 --> 01:03:53,629 so I really want to make sure you read that restraining order properly. 1157 01:03:53,696 --> 01:03:58,668 Maybe sound out some of the bigger words. 1158 01:03:59,235 --> 01:04:01,837 It'd be a shame if you ended up in jail, 1159 01:04:01,904 --> 01:04:05,107 but even if you find a way around it, it's okay. 1160 01:04:05,708 --> 01:04:07,109 [Waller] I'm waiting for you, 1161 01:04:07,777 --> 01:04:13,316 but Sanga is gonna want to meet you first. 1162 01:04:20,923 --> 01:04:25,228 [Vic] It appears Grayson Waller has everything in his favor right now. 1163 01:04:25,294 --> 01:04:28,898 ["Tokyo Shock" playing] 1164 01:04:28,965 --> 01:04:29,966 [bell ringing] 1165 01:04:30,032 --> 01:04:32,702 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1166 01:04:32,768 --> 01:04:37,139 Introducing first, Io Shirai. 1167 01:04:37,206 --> 01:04:39,275 [Vic] Last woman on the mind of Io Shirai. 1168 01:04:39,342 --> 01:04:42,511 [Wade] Absolutely. She knows her tag partner, Zoey Stark, 1169 01:04:42,578 --> 01:04:43,980 is still on the mend right now, 1170 01:04:44,046 --> 01:04:46,883 probably needs a new partner for the women's Dusty Cup, 1171 01:04:46,949 --> 01:04:49,919 perhaps also looking at the singles division, though, 1172 01:04:49,986 --> 01:04:54,390 in Io Shirai, but right now focused on this next matchup. 1173 01:04:54,457 --> 01:04:58,895 [audience cheering] 1174 01:05:01,764 --> 01:05:04,300 [Vic] Welcome back to NXT. I want to take you back to last week. 1175 01:05:04,367 --> 01:05:07,036 Odyssey Jones as you can see writhing in pain, 1176 01:05:07,103 --> 01:05:09,772 -suffered a ruptured patellar tendon. -[upbeat music playing] 1177 01:05:09,839 --> 01:05:11,807 He's undergone successful surgery, Wade. 1178 01:05:11,874 --> 01:05:14,777 We will hopefully see him back very soon, probably this fall. 1179 01:05:14,844 --> 01:05:17,913 We know how hard he's going to work in rehabbing this injury. 1180 01:05:17,980 --> 01:05:21,751 [Wade] Absolutely. Listen, I suffered injuries during my own career. 1181 01:05:21,817 --> 01:05:23,519 Odyssey, get well soon. 1182 01:05:23,586 --> 01:05:27,189 I promise you you are going to be back better than ever. 1183 01:05:27,256 --> 01:05:29,325 ♪ Daddy's little rich girl ♪ 1184 01:05:29,392 --> 01:05:32,561 [Alicia] Introducing, Tiffany Stratton. 1185 01:05:32,628 --> 01:05:35,298 ♪ Fake tan and her long blonde hair ♪ 1186 01:05:35,364 --> 01:05:38,100 ♪ She's the queen of the shopping mall ♪ 1187 01:05:38,167 --> 01:05:41,137 ♪ Everybody knows They can find her there ♪ 1188 01:05:41,203 --> 01:05:46,509 ♪ There's nothing much Going round in her head ♪ 1189 01:05:46,575 --> 01:05:48,778 [Vic] Well, there's a lot swirling in the mind of Io Shirai. 1190 01:05:48,844 --> 01:05:50,913 As we mentioned, she seems very confused 1191 01:05:50,980 --> 01:05:53,249 -by Tiffany Stratton. -[bell ringing] 1192 01:05:53,316 --> 01:05:56,719 [Vic] Will Stratton's arrogance get the better of her tonight? 1193 01:05:58,487 --> 01:06:01,724 [Wade] According to this NXT Universe in the house, it certainly will, 1194 01:06:01,791 --> 01:06:04,527 but listen, I like a touch of arrogance about a superstar. 1195 01:06:04,593 --> 01:06:09,765 It can take you a long way in your career, but you have got to be smart. 1196 01:06:09,832 --> 01:06:14,403 Do not upset the wrong person. Io Shirai, one of the pillars of NXT, 1197 01:06:14,470 --> 01:06:19,108 and Stratton may pay the price now for rubbing her the wrong way. 1198 01:06:19,175 --> 01:06:21,510 [Vic] Earlier, we've talked about the Dusty Rhodes Tag team Classic 1199 01:06:21,577 --> 01:06:22,712 right around the corner. 1200 01:06:22,778 --> 01:06:26,282 Zoey Stark obviously Io Shirai's former partner right now 1201 01:06:26,349 --> 01:06:28,451 rehabilitating herself much like Odyssey Jones, 1202 01:06:28,517 --> 01:06:31,320 who'll be back very soon, but wouldn't you think the locker room 1203 01:06:31,387 --> 01:06:33,990 would be lining up to team up with Io Shirai? 1204 01:06:34,056 --> 01:06:35,191 [Wade] Yes, believe me, they are. 1205 01:06:35,257 --> 01:06:40,563 Every woman who is not currently in a tag team wants to team with Io Shirai 1206 01:06:40,629 --> 01:06:43,265 because everyone knows how good Io Shirai is, 1207 01:06:43,332 --> 01:06:46,235 caliber is off the scale, but the problem is with Io, 1208 01:06:46,302 --> 01:06:48,637 -she's rather picky as we've seen. -[Vic] That's true. 1209 01:06:48,704 --> 01:06:51,841 [Wade] Look how long it took her to take a shine to Zoey Stark. 1210 01:06:51,907 --> 01:06:53,809 I'm not certain if she even likes Zoey at this point. 1211 01:06:53,876 --> 01:06:55,277 [Vic] Look at Tiffany Stratton right now, 1212 01:06:55,344 --> 01:06:58,414 taking it one of the best of all time in this division. 1213 01:06:58,481 --> 01:07:01,050 This is just Tiffany Stratton's second match. 1214 01:07:01,117 --> 01:07:04,153 This is a tough draw, but she is bringing her A-game tonight. 1215 01:07:04,220 --> 01:07:05,621 [Wade] It's literally a tough draw for Stratton, 1216 01:07:05,688 --> 01:07:08,057 and we know she is a world-class gymnast, 1217 01:07:08,124 --> 01:07:10,760 she's got incredible athletic skills, but I don't care 1218 01:07:10,826 --> 01:07:13,562 how much training daddy has paid for, 1219 01:07:13,629 --> 01:07:16,265 it's not going to really prepare you for the genius of the sky, 1220 01:07:16,332 --> 01:07:17,633 that's the truth. 1221 01:07:17,700 --> 01:07:20,136 [Vic] Saw a little bit of Io Shirai the frustration coming out for a moment, 1222 01:07:20,202 --> 01:07:23,339 uncharacteristic of Shirai, who is usually a very cool customer. 1223 01:07:23,406 --> 01:07:27,042 As now, Shirai turning things around in the matchup. 1224 01:07:27,109 --> 01:07:28,411 -[audience cheering] -[Wade] Absolutely. 1225 01:07:28,477 --> 01:07:30,579 [Wade] Just what you would expect from Io. 1226 01:07:30,646 --> 01:07:34,483 [audience chanting "Io"] 1227 01:07:34,550 --> 01:07:36,385 [Vic] Io Shirai's mocking Stratton. 1228 01:07:36,452 --> 01:07:38,687 Look, we heard from Stratton earlier talking to Shirai and Zoey Stark, 1229 01:07:38,754 --> 01:07:43,492 and Io Shirai not a superstar who is ever worried about her wardrobe. 1230 01:07:43,559 --> 01:07:46,629 [Wade] Certainly not, but maybe perhaps-- Oh. 1231 01:07:46,695 --> 01:07:49,799 [Vic] Cover, and a kick out by Stratton at two. 1232 01:07:49,865 --> 01:07:52,735 Quickly now, Io Shirai looking for the submission, 1233 01:07:52,802 --> 01:07:54,570 trying to get the crossface in. 1234 01:07:54,637 --> 01:07:57,406 [Wade] Smartly getting to the ropes was Tiffany Stratton. 1235 01:07:57,473 --> 01:07:58,574 -[referee] Three! -Get off me! 1236 01:07:58,641 --> 01:08:01,777 [Wade] Io Shirai milking that for as long as she legally could. 1237 01:08:01,844 --> 01:08:04,013 -Listen, maybe Tiffany can take Io out-- -[Vic] Oh. 1238 01:08:04,080 --> 01:08:05,881 -[Wade] Oh. -[Vic] Oh, come on. 1239 01:08:05,948 --> 01:08:08,017 [Wade] Nice little distraction and capitalizing on it. 1240 01:08:08,084 --> 01:08:10,786 -[audience booing] -You don't do that to me. 1241 01:08:10,853 --> 01:08:11,921 -[grunts] -[audience booing] 1242 01:08:11,987 --> 01:08:14,723 [Wade] That's a little smart there from Tiffany Stratton, 1243 01:08:14,790 --> 01:08:17,159 that's a veteran move. 1244 01:08:17,226 --> 01:08:18,794 [Vic] Well, Stratton now in control. 1245 01:08:18,861 --> 01:08:21,931 You don't do that to Daddy's little rich girl. 1246 01:08:21,997 --> 01:08:25,768 In control of the matchup, and you take a look around, 1247 01:08:25,835 --> 01:08:28,137 you see some shocked faces amongst the NXT Universe. 1248 01:08:28,204 --> 01:08:32,408 Again, this is just the second match for Tiffany Stratton here on NXT. 1249 01:08:32,475 --> 01:08:34,743 -[Wade] It's a huge step-up for Stratton, -[audience chanting "Io"] 1250 01:08:34,810 --> 01:08:38,681 [Wade] and she certainly is coping with the pressure of a moment like this 1251 01:08:38,747 --> 01:08:42,284 against one of the pillars of NXT's Women's division. 1252 01:08:42,351 --> 01:08:45,321 [Vic] Io Shirai trying anything she can to wiggle her way free, 1253 01:08:45,387 --> 01:08:47,122 but Stratton's just holding on. 1254 01:08:47,189 --> 01:08:49,191 [Wade] What a shocker this would be! 1255 01:08:49,258 --> 01:08:54,597 This would be on par with Enofe and Blade beating Legado Del Fantasma 1256 01:08:54,663 --> 01:08:56,565 in the Dusty Cup last week. 1257 01:08:56,632 --> 01:08:58,234 [audience chanting "let's go, Io"] 1258 01:08:58,300 --> 01:09:02,037 [Vic] There you hear the NXT Universe trying to rally Io Shirai, 1259 01:09:02,104 --> 01:09:06,142 and another stiff knee to the stomach from Stratton. 1260 01:09:06,208 --> 01:09:09,845 Stratton now has her eyes set on Shirai. 1261 01:09:09,912 --> 01:09:11,147 [Wade] Beautiful. 1262 01:09:11,213 --> 01:09:12,915 -Tens all around. -[screams] 1263 01:09:12,982 --> 01:09:14,049 [Vic] Another cover. 1264 01:09:14,116 --> 01:09:15,918 Hook of the leg, this would be a huge upset, 1265 01:09:15,985 --> 01:09:20,122 and again Shirai able to kick out at two. 1266 01:09:20,189 --> 01:09:22,291 [Wade] Stratton can't quite believe it. 1267 01:09:22,358 --> 01:09:25,895 Might've pulled out the best move in her arsenal, 1268 01:09:25,961 --> 01:09:27,563 and Io Shirai kicked out. 1269 01:09:28,130 --> 01:09:30,833 [Vic] Stratton's bringing it to Shirai right now, and again… 1270 01:09:30,900 --> 01:09:33,536 You don't beat Daddy's little rich girl. 1271 01:09:33,602 --> 01:09:35,404 [Vic] I don't necessarily know what Stratton just said, 1272 01:09:35,471 --> 01:09:37,606 but Shirai hasn't been able to get out of the blocks. 1273 01:09:37,673 --> 01:09:39,341 [Wade] Higher pitched voice than you, Vic. 1274 01:09:40,342 --> 01:09:42,745 [Vic] Oh, open palm strike. 1275 01:09:42,811 --> 01:09:45,381 -[Wade] Rotate. -[audience cheering] 1276 01:09:45,447 --> 01:09:48,384 [Wade] Cleaning the clock of Tiffany Stratton. 1277 01:09:48,450 --> 01:09:51,554 [Vic] It is showtime for Shirai. 1278 01:09:54,056 --> 01:09:58,894 Shirai now done playing games with Tiffany Stratton. 1279 01:09:58,961 --> 01:10:00,563 We've seen this in the past. 1280 01:10:00,629 --> 01:10:05,134 Shirai's won many a championships, has climbed to the top of this division, 1281 01:10:05,201 --> 01:10:07,870 -and Daddy can't help you now. -[audience grunt] 1282 01:10:07,937 --> 01:10:09,872 -Moonsault, cover, count. -One, two three! 1283 01:10:09,939 --> 01:10:12,074 -[Vic] Shirai picks up the win. -[bell ringing] 1284 01:10:12,141 --> 01:10:14,043 ["Tokyo Shock" playing] 1285 01:10:14,109 --> 01:10:17,713 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Io Shirai. 1286 01:10:17,780 --> 01:10:18,747 [Wade] Plenty to be said, 1287 01:10:18,814 --> 01:10:22,151 that was a stunning effort from Tiffany Stratton, 1288 01:10:22,218 --> 01:10:25,054 -but a fired-up, angry Io Shirai, -[audience cheering] 1289 01:10:25,120 --> 01:10:28,924 when she's on top form, is virtually unstoppable. 1290 01:10:28,991 --> 01:10:30,659 [Vic] You can take nothing away 1291 01:10:30,726 --> 01:10:32,628 from Tiffany Stratton's performance tonight, 1292 01:10:32,695 --> 01:10:37,766 but in the end, the hand raised high of Io Shirai. 1293 01:10:39,935 --> 01:10:42,371 Gunther? What an awful name, 1294 01:10:42,438 --> 01:10:44,406 I can't believe your parents named you that. 1295 01:10:44,473 --> 01:10:48,010 It should've been dumbass in all caps. 1296 01:10:48,077 --> 01:10:50,045 Diamond Mine doesn't care what you call yourself 1297 01:10:50,112 --> 01:10:53,549 or what your legacy "maybe" because everyone keeps talking 1298 01:10:53,616 --> 01:10:55,718 about this is a new beginning for Imperium. 1299 01:10:55,784 --> 01:10:59,788 No. This is the beginning of the end for Imperium 1300 01:10:59,855 --> 01:11:03,425 because the Creed Brothers are going to win the Dusty Classic 1301 01:11:03,492 --> 01:11:07,396 and then they will become the new NXT Tag Team Champions, 1302 01:11:07,463 --> 01:11:11,700 and then Roderick Strong, the leader of Diamond Mine, Gunther, 1303 01:11:11,767 --> 01:11:12,901 he's going to chop you down 1304 01:11:12,968 --> 01:11:15,838 like the big, dumb Austrian tree that you are. 1305 01:11:15,904 --> 01:11:19,308 Once he's done, Ivy Nile is going to stretch you 1306 01:11:19,375 --> 01:11:21,844 from here to your mother's house. 1307 01:11:21,910 --> 01:11:26,215 So, Gunther, next week, you bring your boys, I'll bring mine, 1308 01:11:26,282 --> 01:11:30,352 six-man tag big-money match. 1309 01:11:30,419 --> 01:11:33,122 You guys think you're tough, but compared to us, 1310 01:11:33,188 --> 01:11:35,557 -you're just some European pretty boys. -That's right. 1311 01:11:35,624 --> 01:11:40,863 We're a family of world-class athletes that'll take you down any time we want. 1312 01:11:40,929 --> 01:11:46,035 Gunther, no one out-trains, outlasts, 1313 01:11:46,101 --> 01:11:50,572 and outworks Roderick Strong and Diamond Mine. 1314 01:11:50,639 --> 01:11:53,609 So enjoy that victory from last week 1315 01:11:53,676 --> 01:11:57,012 because that is never going to happen again. 1316 01:11:57,079 --> 01:12:00,849 Because it's Diamond Mine forever. 1317 01:12:00,916 --> 01:12:02,284 [audience booing] 1318 01:12:03,452 --> 01:12:06,188 [Wade] Well, I agree with Bivens, that match is big money. 1319 01:12:06,255 --> 01:12:08,057 [Vic] Well, speaking of big, how about the big main event 1320 01:12:08,123 --> 01:12:09,158 that's coming up next? 1321 01:12:09,224 --> 01:12:11,393 -Who will face the North American Champion -[audience cheering] 1322 01:12:11,460 --> 01:12:15,431 at NXT: Vengeance Day on February 15th? We're about to find out. 1323 01:12:15,497 --> 01:12:18,467 Will it be Cameron Grimes or Tony D'Angelo? 1324 01:12:18,534 --> 01:12:24,206 Who is about to face this man, that being The A-Champion, Carmelo Hayes? 1325 01:12:27,042 --> 01:12:31,080 Now, as you know, Trick and Melo are always here to steal the show, 1326 01:12:31,146 --> 01:12:36,418 but tonight, we're here to introduce our girl to the WWE universe. 1327 01:12:36,485 --> 01:12:41,056 Ay, so y'all better put some respect on her name 1328 01:12:41,123 --> 01:12:45,661 -because she is the flyest chick-- -The flyest chick. 1329 01:12:45,728 --> 01:12:49,164 To ever step foot in a WWE ring, 1330 01:12:49,231 --> 01:12:53,836 -so y'all make some noise for OllieJayy. -OllieJayy. 1331 01:12:57,740 --> 01:12:59,675 Thank you, Trick and Melo. 1332 01:13:01,009 --> 01:13:04,413 -I am NXT 2.0. -Truth. 1333 01:13:04,480 --> 01:13:06,215 And this is my track, "Make 'Em Fall". 1334 01:13:06,281 --> 01:13:09,918 Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Make some noise, come on. 1335 01:13:09,985 --> 01:13:11,053 ["Make 'Em Fall" playing] 1336 01:13:11,120 --> 01:13:14,323 ♪ Uh, uh-huh, Ollie Jayy ♪ 1337 01:13:16,158 --> 01:13:18,460 -♪ Everyday a holiday ♪ -♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ 1338 01:13:18,527 --> 01:13:21,997 ♪ I'mma make 'em fall in love, Yes, that's what it does ♪ 1339 01:13:22,064 --> 01:13:24,767 ♪ All these baddies think they bad But they ain't bad enough ♪ 1340 01:13:24,833 --> 01:13:26,869 ♪ Gotta give 'em what they want ♪ 1341 01:13:26,935 --> 01:13:29,338 ♪ If I got it, gotta flaunt Gotta call like it is ♪ 1342 01:13:29,405 --> 01:13:30,773 ♪ Turn me up, and turn me on ♪ 1343 01:13:30,839 --> 01:13:32,107 -♪ I'mma make 'em fall in love ♪ -♪ Right ♪ 1344 01:13:32,174 --> 01:13:33,642 ♪ Mami from the South ♪ 1345 01:13:33,709 --> 01:13:36,712 ♪ When the baddie walk by Turn they heads, dropping mouths ♪ 1346 01:13:36,779 --> 01:13:37,880 -♪ Money, way too much to count ♪ -♪ Yeah ♪ 1347 01:13:37,946 --> 01:13:39,648 -♪ I like them large amounts ♪ -♪ Cash ♪ 1348 01:13:39,715 --> 01:13:41,984 ♪ In my city, lookin' pretty baby You know what I'm 'bout ♪ 1349 01:13:42,050 --> 01:13:45,821 ♪ I'm hard to not notice I got them all focused ♪ 1350 01:13:45,888 --> 01:13:48,424 ♪ Got them on their knees for the queen Locked and loaded ♪ 1351 01:13:48,490 --> 01:13:51,927 ♪ Shining like a Rollie, presidential Way more than a ten, though ♪ 1352 01:13:51,994 --> 01:13:54,897 ♪ Double that, triple that, Watch that mami get low ♪ 1353 01:13:54,963 --> 01:13:57,099 ♪ Big red 'Rari for that bank roll, mami ♪ 1354 01:13:57,166 --> 01:13:59,034 ♪ Got your man dropping bands ♪ 1355 01:13:59,101 --> 01:14:00,702 ♪ That's the first time he saw me ♪ 1356 01:14:00,769 --> 01:14:01,870 ♪ In my bag, that's designer ♪ -♪ Damn ♪ 1357 01:14:01,937 --> 01:14:03,572 -♪ That's just my persona ♪ -♪ Right ♪ 1358 01:14:03,639 --> 01:14:05,841 ♪ Everyday I do what I wanna ♪ 1359 01:14:05,908 --> 01:14:08,477 ♪ I'mma make 'em fall in love Yeah, that's what I does ♪ 1360 01:14:08,544 --> 01:14:11,413 ♪ All these baddies think they bad But they ain't bad enough ♪ 1361 01:14:11,480 --> 01:14:14,483 ♪ Gotta give 'em what they want If I got it, gotta flaunt ♪ 1362 01:14:14,550 --> 01:14:17,452 ♪ Gotta call like it is Turn me up, then turn me on ♪ 1363 01:14:17,519 --> 01:14:20,289 ♪ I'mma make 'em fall in love Pretty face, slim waist ♪ 1364 01:14:20,355 --> 01:14:22,658 ♪ When we poppin' out Drop it, drop it, drop it low ♪ 1365 01:14:22,724 --> 01:14:24,359 ♪ You know what I'm talking about ♪ 1366 01:14:24,426 --> 01:14:26,895 ♪ Foreigns in the parking lot Lips cherry red ♪ 1367 01:14:26,962 --> 01:14:29,798 ♪ Baddie on my right, Got a baddie on my left ♪ 1368 01:14:29,865 --> 01:14:30,866 ♪ VIP, how I be ♪ 1369 01:14:30,933 --> 01:14:32,634 ♪ Ollie Jayy, they know me ♪ 1370 01:14:32,701 --> 01:14:35,404 ♪ By the way, let them see I'm the girl of their dreams ♪ 1371 01:14:35,471 --> 01:14:38,340 ♪ Ain't no sleeping on me Got 'em beggin' like "please" ♪ 1372 01:14:38,407 --> 01:14:40,876 -♪ DM ya girl, I might holla back on IG -♪ Right ♪ 1373 01:14:40,943 --> 01:14:43,846 ♪ Big red 'Rari for that bank roll, mami ♪ 1374 01:14:43,912 --> 01:14:47,015 ♪ Got your man dropping bands That's the first time he saw me ♪ 1375 01:14:47,082 --> 01:14:48,650 -♪ In my bag, that's designer ♪ -♪ Damn ♪ 1376 01:14:48,717 --> 01:14:52,087 ♪ That's just my persona Every day I do want I wanna ♪ 1377 01:14:52,154 --> 01:14:55,324 ♪ I'mma make 'em fall in love Yeah, that's what I does ♪ 1378 01:14:55,390 --> 01:14:57,893 ♪ All these baddies think they're bad But they ain't bad enough ♪ 1379 01:14:57,960 --> 01:15:01,129 ♪ Gotta give them what they want. If I got it, got to flaunt ♪ 1380 01:15:01,196 --> 01:15:04,032 ♪ Gotta call it like it is Turn me up, then turn me on ♪ 1381 01:15:04,099 --> 01:15:06,335 ♪ I'mma make 'em fall in love ♪ 1382 01:15:07,636 --> 01:15:11,507 [Hayes] Make some noise. Make some noise for Ollie Jayy. 1383 01:15:11,573 --> 01:15:13,609 Let's go. She don't miss. [audience cheering] 1384 01:15:13,675 --> 01:15:18,180 That's how it is, and that's how [inaudible]. 1385 01:15:22,084 --> 01:15:27,089 Tonight, Cameron Grimes… And Grimes, I heard your chirping earlier, 1386 01:15:27,155 --> 01:15:30,025 and it's gonna stop when I bust your face open 1387 01:15:30,092 --> 01:15:31,894 in about two seconds here. 1388 01:15:31,960 --> 01:15:35,831 After I'm done taking care of you, I got a date with destiny 1389 01:15:35,898 --> 01:15:39,034 and the North American Championship at Vengeance Day. 1390 01:15:39,101 --> 01:15:41,770 -Grimes, D'Angelo, next. -Oh, yes. 1391 01:15:45,807 --> 01:15:49,278 Daddy, did you see that? The ref was so unfair. 1392 01:15:49,344 --> 01:15:53,348 The incompetence level was just beyond. I couldn't believe it. 1393 01:15:54,283 --> 01:15:55,450 Hold on, Daddy. 1394 01:15:58,487 --> 01:16:02,190 Eh, don't feel bad. Everyone loses to Io. 1395 01:16:02,257 --> 01:16:06,461 -Ugh. -Hey, my free refill. 1396 01:16:06,528 --> 01:16:10,098 Daddy, there's so many freaks here. There's girls in pajamas. 1397 01:16:10,165 --> 01:16:13,001 I'm not a freak, I'm just comfortable. 1398 01:16:14,636 --> 01:16:16,238 [Vic] Well, let's look forward to next week 1399 01:16:16,305 --> 01:16:19,408 because there is a huge six-man Tag Team match 1400 01:16:19,474 --> 01:16:23,111 with the undeniable Diamond Mine, the unbreakable Imperium, 1401 01:16:23,178 --> 01:16:26,181 they will clash next week live here on USA. 1402 01:16:26,248 --> 01:16:30,886 [Wade] Not only that, Cora Jade will get her chance to prove herself 1403 01:16:30,953 --> 01:16:35,023 when she goes one-on-one with "Big Mami Cool" Raquel Gonzalez. 1404 01:16:35,090 --> 01:16:38,527 [Vic] As Santos Escobar tonight said, "Bron Breakker has no friends." 1405 01:16:38,594 --> 01:16:40,996 -Well, the NXT champion likes it that way. -[audience cheering] 1406 01:16:41,063 --> 01:16:47,102 Can Bron Breakker even find a partner? We'll find out next week live here on NXT. 1407 01:16:47,169 --> 01:16:49,371 -["To The Moon" playing] -[bell ringing] 1408 01:16:49,438 --> 01:16:52,040 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1409 01:16:52,107 --> 01:16:56,612 Making his way to the ring, Cameron Grimes. 1410 01:17:01,583 --> 01:17:04,186 [Vic] We heard Ollie Jayy's single "Make Em Fall" 1411 01:17:04,252 --> 01:17:05,554 performed live here tonight. 1412 01:17:05,621 --> 01:17:11,360 Well, it's part of the NXT 2.0 soundtrack, and the EP NXT 2.0 As Close As It Gets 1413 01:17:11,426 --> 01:17:15,564 featuring every program theme is available on Spotify and Apple music 1414 01:17:15,630 --> 01:17:19,067 tonight immediately, following NXT. 1415 01:17:19,968 --> 01:17:23,839 Well, we are set for a huge Main Event here tonight 1416 01:17:23,905 --> 01:17:25,807 with championship implications. 1417 01:17:25,874 --> 01:17:29,411 The winner of this matchup will face Carmelo Hayes 1418 01:17:29,478 --> 01:17:33,749 for the NXT North American title at NXT: Vengeance Day. 1419 01:17:33,815 --> 01:17:38,553 And Wade, we found out earlier tonight, Vengeance Day is back on February 15th. 1420 01:17:38,620 --> 01:17:40,455 [Wade] Yes, indeed. Cannot wait for that. 1421 01:17:40,522 --> 01:17:45,293 What a year it has already been in NXT, and it's only getting better. 1422 01:17:45,794 --> 01:17:48,063 [Vic] Talking about championships, how about Cameron Grimes 1423 01:17:48,130 --> 01:17:51,767 made the bold prediction that he would wear gold in 2022. 1424 01:17:51,833 --> 01:17:52,701 [Wade chuckles] 1425 01:17:52,768 --> 01:17:55,804 [Wade] Well, that right there, a statement like that from Cameron Grimes 1426 01:17:55,871 --> 01:17:58,974 is what you would call bulletin board material 1427 01:17:59,041 --> 01:18:01,143 for every superstar in the locker room. 1428 01:18:01,209 --> 01:18:07,049 That will grind the gears of his rivals, not smart at all, in my opinion. 1429 01:18:09,584 --> 01:18:15,257 [Vic] Cameron Grimes right now is staying one step ahead of Tony D'Angelo. 1430 01:18:15,323 --> 01:18:20,062 We didn't say anything about tough talk. Oh, nasty landing for D'Angelo. 1431 01:18:20,128 --> 01:18:22,798 -Grimes, oh! -[audience grunt] 1432 01:18:22,864 --> 01:18:26,468 -[Wade] Penalty kick to the jaw of Tony D. -[Vic] Wow! 1433 01:18:26,535 --> 01:18:30,072 [Vic] There you see the North American Champion, 1434 01:18:30,138 --> 01:18:31,640 Carmelo Hayes with Trick Williams. 1435 01:18:31,706 --> 01:18:35,210 This matchup really the brainchild from the A-champion. 1436 01:18:35,277 --> 01:18:38,714 [Wade] You're right. He was the matchmaker for this one was Carmelo. 1437 01:18:38,780 --> 01:18:40,248 He's not worried about anyone, though. 1438 01:18:40,315 --> 01:18:42,184 He's the North American Champion, 1439 01:18:42,250 --> 01:18:45,020 and of course, his confidence is off the charts 1440 01:18:45,087 --> 01:18:48,990 after an incredible six months here in NXT. 1441 01:18:49,057 --> 01:18:50,559 [Vic] Well, Cameron Grimes, as you see over 1442 01:18:50,625 --> 01:18:52,961 the shoulder from the North American Champion, 1443 01:18:53,028 --> 01:18:58,333 great view, as he is about to find out who he will face in a few short weeks. 1444 01:18:58,400 --> 01:19:00,402 As D'Angelo turning things around, 1445 01:19:00,469 --> 01:19:04,106 and when we talk about tough talk, how about Tony D? 1446 01:19:04,172 --> 01:19:08,243 [Wade] Oh, and now Cameron Grimes must be regretting that tough talk 1447 01:19:08,310 --> 01:19:11,046 in the direction of Tony D'Angelo. 1448 01:19:11,113 --> 01:19:12,881 Let's talk about his tough talk, Vic. 1449 01:19:12,948 --> 01:19:16,651 [Wade] Tony D has backed up the tough talk from day one, 1450 01:19:16,718 --> 01:19:20,255 part of the winning team in the men's WarGames matchup, 1451 01:19:20,322 --> 01:19:22,524 went one-on-one with Petey Poppins, 1452 01:19:22,591 --> 01:19:25,861 and split the wig of Petey Poppins with a crowbar. 1453 01:19:25,927 --> 01:19:28,430 When Tony D talks tough, you better listen. 1454 01:19:28,497 --> 01:19:31,566 [Vic] Well, D'Angelo certainly upset after getting outsmarted 1455 01:19:31,633 --> 01:19:33,001 by Grimes just last week. 1456 01:19:33,068 --> 01:19:36,605 [Wade] Well, you might call it outsmarted or whatever, he was upset. 1457 01:19:36,671 --> 01:19:38,840 -[Vic] Oh. -[Wade] Oh. 1458 01:19:38,907 --> 01:19:42,844 [Wade] Tony D last week was upset about having a handmade custom portrait 1459 01:19:42,911 --> 01:19:44,613 that he commissioned destroyed. 1460 01:19:44,679 --> 01:19:48,984 It was a work of art to commemorate the demise of Pete Dunne's career, 1461 01:19:49,050 --> 01:19:53,855 and we might be seeing the demise of Cameron Grimes right here. 1462 01:19:53,922 --> 01:19:56,658 [Vic] Well, D'Angelo's getting Grimes right back into the ring, 1463 01:19:56,725 --> 01:19:58,393 right where he wants him, 1464 01:19:58,460 --> 01:20:03,298 as D'Angelo is continuing to keep his foot on the gas in this matchup. 1465 01:20:03,365 --> 01:20:06,568 Grimes right in gets caught. Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1466 01:20:06,635 --> 01:20:10,205 What an interesting back breaker. Unique offense. 1467 01:20:10,272 --> 01:20:14,142 Into the cover, and Tony D'Angelo a half-second away 1468 01:20:14,209 --> 01:20:16,578 from earning a date with destiny as he mentioned. 1469 01:20:16,645 --> 01:20:18,079 Who is going to win? 1470 01:20:18,146 --> 01:20:20,315 [audience cheering] 1471 01:20:22,017 --> 01:20:25,353 [Vic] Oh, big belly-to-belly suplex by Tony D'Angelo. 1472 01:20:25,420 --> 01:20:29,057 Into the cover, hook of the leg, and D'Angelo was a half-second 1473 01:20:29,124 --> 01:20:32,561 from his date with destiny because the winner of this matchup 1474 01:20:32,627 --> 01:20:36,064 will meet Carmelo Hayes for the North American Championship 1475 01:20:36,131 --> 01:20:39,167 at NXT: Vengeance Day on February 15th. 1476 01:20:39,234 --> 01:20:42,070 [Wade] Huge prize at the end of this matchup 1477 01:20:42,137 --> 01:20:43,538 for one of these competitors, 1478 01:20:43,605 --> 01:20:48,176 and there it is, shining, blatant gold around the waist of Carmelo Hayes, 1479 01:20:48,243 --> 01:20:49,844 the North American Championship, 1480 01:20:49,911 --> 01:20:54,516 and right there was Tony D'Angelo almost getting his date with destiny. 1481 01:20:54,583 --> 01:20:58,486 [Vic] For Tony D'Angelo, he has made a list of enemies in the new year. 1482 01:20:58,553 --> 01:21:00,255 [Wade] Yes, but who cares about enemies? 1483 01:21:00,322 --> 01:21:03,858 Listen, Grayson Waller has shown everyone recently in NXT, 1484 01:21:03,925 --> 01:21:06,595 you don't need to be liked to be successful. 1485 01:21:06,661 --> 01:21:10,165 Tony D needs to keep doing what brought him to the dance 1486 01:21:10,232 --> 01:21:12,634 in the first place no matter who it upsets. 1487 01:21:13,668 --> 01:21:17,939 [Vic] Well, D'Angelo right back on top of Cameron Grimes, 1488 01:21:18,006 --> 01:21:19,774 and you talked about the tough talk. 1489 01:21:19,841 --> 01:21:22,844 Again, like him or not, D'Angelo's backing it up 1490 01:21:22,911 --> 01:21:24,779 -once again here in the Main Event. -[Wade] Yes, he does. 1491 01:21:24,846 --> 01:21:28,016 Every single time he is out here, got some of those-- 1492 01:21:28,083 --> 01:21:30,252 [Vic] Cover, cover, cover, to head to Vengeance Day, 1493 01:21:30,318 --> 01:21:31,152 and a kick out. 1494 01:21:31,219 --> 01:21:33,622 [Wade] Some of the most collegiate competition skills 1495 01:21:33,688 --> 01:21:36,725 he is renowned for before he came to NXT. 1496 01:21:36,791 --> 01:21:40,061 Top-level competitor there, clearly transitioned well 1497 01:21:40,128 --> 01:21:42,163 to the world of sports entertainment. 1498 01:21:42,230 --> 01:21:45,033 [Vic] There again that amateur background coming into play. 1499 01:21:45,100 --> 01:21:47,836 D'Angelo's keeping Cameron Grimes close, 1500 01:21:47,902 --> 01:21:50,272 not allowing Grimes to gain any momentum, 1501 01:21:50,338 --> 01:21:55,010 even though the NXT Universe right now trying to rally Cameron Grimes 1502 01:21:55,076 --> 01:21:58,079 -in the late stages of this huge matchup. -[audience cheering] 1503 01:21:58,146 --> 01:22:01,182 [Wade] NXT Universe can help, but they can't do it all for you. 1504 01:22:01,249 --> 01:22:05,687 Right now the agony is all over the face of Cameron Grimes. 1505 01:22:07,055 --> 01:22:09,224 [Vic] Grimes reaching out. He can feel the energy. 1506 01:22:09,291 --> 01:22:10,725 -Can Cameron Grimes--? -[audience cheering] 1507 01:22:10,792 --> 01:22:12,994 -Does he have it in him here tonight, -[grunts] 1508 01:22:13,061 --> 01:22:18,500 oh, to try and get one step closer to fulfilling his destiny in 2022? 1509 01:22:18,566 --> 01:22:21,836 -Nice counter by Grimes. -[Wade] Swinging wildly at Tony D. 1510 01:22:21,903 --> 01:22:23,705 -[Vic] Whoa. -[Wade] But immediately back 1511 01:22:23,772 --> 01:22:26,408 into top gear is Cameron Grimes. 1512 01:22:26,474 --> 01:22:28,510 [Wade] Just when you start to count him out. 1513 01:22:28,576 --> 01:22:29,744 [Vic] You sound shocked. 1514 01:22:29,811 --> 01:22:33,081 You surely have learned not to bet against Cameron Grimes. 1515 01:22:33,148 --> 01:22:35,617 [Wade] Oh, I know full well at this point not to bet against him. 1516 01:22:35,684 --> 01:22:38,653 I lost every single time in 2021. 1517 01:22:38,720 --> 01:22:42,958 I'm not saying he won't do it, not saying he isn't championship material. 1518 01:22:43,024 --> 01:22:46,828 I don't agree with him a lot of the times, but he is a born winner. 1519 01:22:47,729 --> 01:22:49,998 [Vic] Oh, D'Angelo's able to sidestep Grimes. 1520 01:22:50,065 --> 01:22:53,001 -[Wade] Oh. -[Vic] Oh, turned Grimes inside out. 1521 01:22:53,068 --> 01:22:55,804 D'Angelo's quickly now crawling into the cover 1522 01:22:55,870 --> 01:22:59,974 to become the number one contender, and again Grimes able to kick out. 1523 01:23:00,041 --> 01:23:05,180 [Wade] Explosive belly-to-back suplex, as we take another look at Cameron Grimes 1524 01:23:05,246 --> 01:23:07,983 almost snapping his neck in his rotation. 1525 01:23:08,049 --> 01:23:10,485 Fortunately for him, landing chest first, 1526 01:23:10,552 --> 01:23:14,689 but it wasn't quite enough to close the deal for Tony D. 1527 01:23:16,124 --> 01:23:18,960 [Vic] Well, now just a hockey fight breaking out, 1528 01:23:19,027 --> 01:23:21,196 and that's the style that Tony D'Angelo likes. 1529 01:23:21,262 --> 01:23:22,297 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1530 01:23:22,364 --> 01:23:25,066 Inside cradle, inside cradle, and another near-fall. 1531 01:23:25,133 --> 01:23:27,802 D'Angelo's looking to put the finishing touches on this matchup. 1532 01:23:27,869 --> 01:23:29,537 Grimes though had it scouted. 1533 01:23:29,604 --> 01:23:34,009 [Wade] The midsection of Cameron Grimes has taken such a beating in this matchup. 1534 01:23:34,075 --> 01:23:38,279 You'd question if he can even suck in a lungful of air at this point. 1535 01:23:38,346 --> 01:23:40,749 [audience cheering] 1536 01:23:40,815 --> 01:23:42,951 -[Vic] Whoa, Grimes turned him inside out. -thud 1537 01:23:43,018 --> 01:23:46,254 [Vic] Into the cover, the cover. Another kick out, oh. 1538 01:23:46,321 --> 01:23:49,557 That might've been Cameron Grimes' best opportunity 1539 01:23:49,624 --> 01:23:52,327 -because out of absolutely nowhere, boom, -[audience cheering] 1540 01:23:52,394 --> 01:23:56,798 turned inside out, and you talk about close calls. 1541 01:23:56,865 --> 01:23:58,900 Take another look. 1542 01:23:58,967 --> 01:24:03,271 [Wade] Was oscillating wildly with that move, defying physics in itself, 1543 01:24:03,338 --> 01:24:06,841 somehow Tony D able to kick out, keeping himself in 1544 01:24:06,908 --> 01:24:09,644 for a chance of being the number one contender. 1545 01:24:09,711 --> 01:24:11,146 [audience chanting "this is awesome"] 1546 01:24:11,212 --> 01:24:17,585 [Vic] NXT Universe again coming alive for Cameron Grimes. 1547 01:24:18,787 --> 01:24:19,788 [Wade] Oh. 1548 01:24:19,854 --> 01:24:23,725 Looks like Tony D struggling to get some oxygen in those lungs. 1549 01:24:23,792 --> 01:24:25,360 [Vic] I think anyone would be struggling to breathe 1550 01:24:25,427 --> 01:24:27,962 with strikes like that across the chest. 1551 01:24:28,029 --> 01:24:31,866 [Wade] Tony D clearly winded at this point, wincing in the corner. 1552 01:24:31,933 --> 01:24:35,170 [Vic] Grimes again is charging in, and Cameron Grimes now 1553 01:24:35,236 --> 01:24:37,205 stringing together some offense, 1554 01:24:37,272 --> 01:24:39,707 but the door is shutting quickly from D'Angelo. Uh-oh. 1555 01:24:39,774 --> 01:24:41,643 [Wade] Walked straight again on that midsection. 1556 01:24:41,709 --> 01:24:43,545 Another suplex into the turnbuckle. 1557 01:24:43,611 --> 01:24:45,947 -[Vic] Another nasty landing. -[Wade] Into the cover, Tony D. 1558 01:24:46,014 --> 01:24:47,782 [Vic] Did you see the awkward bend of the neck? 1559 01:24:47,849 --> 01:24:51,920 Cover by D'Angelo, and again continuing to fight 1560 01:24:51,986 --> 01:24:55,457 and keep his championship hopes alive, Cameron Grimes. 1561 01:24:55,523 --> 01:24:58,860 [Wade] This beautiful suplex into that turnbuckle. 1562 01:24:58,927 --> 01:24:59,761 [Vic] It's hard to watch. 1563 01:24:59,828 --> 01:25:02,197 [Wade] The last thing that Cameron Grimes was expecting. 1564 01:25:02,263 --> 01:25:04,599 [indistinct chatter] 1565 01:25:04,666 --> 01:25:06,601 [Vic] Tony D'Angelo looking around. 1566 01:25:06,668 --> 01:25:10,271 What must be going through the mind of D'Angelo at this moment? 1567 01:25:10,338 --> 01:25:13,908 [Wade] He's thinking right now that was three, as are the NXT Universe. 1568 01:25:13,975 --> 01:25:17,145 This referee needs questioning after this matchup, 1569 01:25:17,212 --> 01:25:19,247 but this might be academic at this point 1570 01:25:19,314 --> 01:25:22,717 because barely able to stand up is Cameron Grimes. 1571 01:25:23,318 --> 01:25:25,487 -Just when you write him off-- Grimes. -[Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1572 01:25:25,553 --> 01:25:27,722 [Vic] And fatigue is starting to set in for Grimes, 1573 01:25:27,789 --> 01:25:30,525 who still had enough to hit the moonsault. 1574 01:25:30,592 --> 01:25:32,760 He still had enough to wipe out D'Angelo. 1575 01:25:32,827 --> 01:25:35,396 [Wade] You see Tony D flinching on the initial attempt 1576 01:25:35,463 --> 01:25:38,366 that was enough to put a little extra time for Cameron Grimes, 1577 01:25:38,433 --> 01:25:40,101 and he made it count. 1578 01:25:40,168 --> 01:25:43,171 [Vic] Cameron Grimes's hitting with everything he's got. 1579 01:25:43,238 --> 01:25:45,507 -Looking to full high crossbody. -[audience cheering] 1580 01:25:45,573 --> 01:25:47,909 -[Vic] Grimes is going to Vengeance Day. -One, two! 1581 01:25:47,976 --> 01:25:51,312 -[Vic] No! -[audience chatter] 1582 01:25:51,379 --> 01:25:55,049 -[Wade] NXT Universe on their feet. -[audience chanting "to the moon"] 1583 01:25:55,116 --> 01:25:58,119 [Wade] Absolute shock on the face of Cameron Grimes 1584 01:25:58,186 --> 01:26:00,155 and indeed everyone in the arena. 1585 01:26:00,221 --> 01:26:04,092 [audience chanting "to the moon"] 1586 01:26:04,159 --> 01:26:07,529 -To the moon! -[audience] To the moon! 1587 01:26:07,595 --> 01:26:12,634 [Vic] Whoa, I thought Grimes was getting ready to head to the Winner's Circle, 1588 01:26:12,700 --> 01:26:17,105 as now D'Angelo wisely sensing-- What's Grimes doing? 1589 01:26:17,639 --> 01:26:19,007 -Grimes. What the hell? -[grunts] 1590 01:26:19,073 --> 01:26:21,476 -[audience booing] -[audience cheering] 1591 01:26:21,543 --> 01:26:23,978 -[Vic] Pete Dunne. -[Wade] Armed with a cricket bat. 1592 01:26:24,045 --> 01:26:27,582 [audience cheering] 1593 01:26:27,649 --> 01:26:30,251 [Vic] Referee was distracted by Cameron Grimes, 1594 01:26:30,318 --> 01:26:31,486 did not see what happened. 1595 01:26:31,553 --> 01:26:33,621 Cave-in. Back in the center of the ring. 1596 01:26:33,688 --> 01:26:36,057 -[Vic] Cave-in. -One, two, three. 1597 01:26:36,124 --> 01:26:40,628 [Vic] Cameron Grimes heading to NXT: Vengeance Day. 1598 01:26:40,695 --> 01:26:43,665 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Cameron Grimes. 1599 01:26:43,731 --> 01:26:49,437 [Wade] What on Earth did we just witness? A bit of sweet revenge from Pete Dunne. 1600 01:26:49,504 --> 01:26:52,640 Every Englishman loves the sound of Willow on leather, 1601 01:26:52,707 --> 01:26:58,580 not so much the sound of broken bones in the hand of Tony D'Angelo. 1602 01:27:00,882 --> 01:27:03,851 [Vic] Well, Cameron Grimes not worried about Pete Dunne, 1603 01:27:03,918 --> 01:27:08,022 he is focused on the North American Champion, 1604 01:27:08,089 --> 01:27:09,390 Carmelo Hayes, 1605 01:27:09,457 --> 01:27:12,694 because not only can Cameron Grimes go straight to the moon, 1606 01:27:12,760 --> 01:27:17,332 he is headed, February 15th, to NXT: Vengeance Day 1607 01:27:17,398 --> 01:27:22,170 to face Carmelo Hayes for the North American Championship. 1608 01:27:27,175 --> 01:27:29,711 [Man 2] Bron, what's your thoughts on Legado's challenge? 1609 01:27:29,777 --> 01:27:34,282 -Who would your tag team partner be? -Listen, man. Santos is a numbers guy. 1610 01:27:34,349 --> 01:27:37,919 As far as the tag team partner goes, does not matter to me-- 1611 01:27:40,855 --> 01:27:43,658 -You guys want to go? -Young champion, you have my title. 1612 01:27:43,725 --> 01:27:47,562 -I told you this is exactly what I wanted. -You want to go? Let's go right now. 1613 01:27:49,063 --> 01:27:50,598 Vamonos. 1614 01:27:55,770 --> 01:28:01,175 Yes, three-on-two sounds good to me, that math checks out. See you. 1615 01:28:07,548 --> 01:28:08,516 Subtitle translation by: Aparna Iyer that math checks out. See you.