[WWE's music plays]
[announcer] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[Imperium's music plays]
[crowd cheers]
[Vic] It's the final NXT
before Stand & Deliver this Saturday.
Tensions at an all-time high on this--
Oh.
[Wade] Sneak attack.
Picking up where we left off last week, of course.
LA Knight challenging Gunther
to a match at Stand & Deliver
rather than accepting the troops on LA Knight,
MSK coming out evening up the odds
to where they started last week.
[Vic] We said tensions are at an all-time high,
this matchup made official
and LA Knight starting things [indistinct].
Look, LA Knight…
[crowd chants]
[Vic] …is a proud superstar.
[Wade] Absolutely, and so is Gunther for that matter
as Imperium getting the worst of this.
Listen, completely different philosophies
between LA Knight and Gunther.
LA Knight likes fun, likes to talk some smack.
Gunther, though, Mr. Serious, all-business.
Completely different outlooks on this industry,
but despite those approaches, you have to say,
both the epitome
of the best here in NXT.
[Vic] Oh.
People tend to forget
that LA Knight competed twice
when NXT transitioned itself into 2.0.
You cannot question
LA Knight's devotion to his industry.
Not even Gunther, who's shouting
words of encouragement to Aichner.
[Wade] LA Knight is a thoroughbred athlete.
That's for sure.
Gunther, though, he doesn't question the devotion of LA Knight.
What he's questioning are the antics of LA Knight.
The loudmouth behavior,
the fast cars, the flashy jackets.
Gunther, he's about sport.
[Vic] Tag was made. Barthel's now legal.
Let's take a look at how things kicked off
or popped off here just moments ago.
These six superstars trying to build
much-needed momentum on the way to Dallas,
on the way to Stand & Deliver.
I just heard you talk about,
Gunther, does he have a professional jealousy
towards LA Knight?
[Wade] No, that is completely the wrong word.
Certainly not jealous.
Doesn't aspire to become the next LA Knight for sure.
Jealous, the wrong word.
The correct word you should use
is anger and disgust.
Doesn't like LA Knight as a professional
and doesn't think he's worthy
of championship matches here in NXT.
In fact, he would say, LA Knight is a joke,
which I personally disagree with.
[Vic] LA Knight taking on Gunther this Saturday
at NXT Stand & Deliver,
but it's Imperium,
it's MSK, it's the Creed Brothers
who will meet in a triple threat match
for the NXT Tag Team titles.
Imperium, they're at a disadvantage on Saturday.
[Wade] Completely disadvantaged,
but if any of those teams is gonna win Saturday,
they have to be perfect
and if anyone can be perfect for me,
that's Imperium.
[Vic] Speaking of perfect, it's Dude Perfect that will reveal
the WrestleMania set
Thursday night in Dallas.
Can't wait to see the fireworks.
Into the cover, hook up the leg,
and a kick out by Barthel.
[Wade] Wrestle Mania set reveal is always can't-miss.
I can't wait to see what they have in store this year.
[Vic] The tag was made and back in comes LA Knight.
How big is tonight
for each superstar in NXT?
This is just the start.
[Wade] This is massive.
Let's not forget, tonight--
[Vic] Barthel able to hold on.
Nice job by LA Knight countering.
Again, Barthel makes a tag to Aichner.
[Wade] We got a massive main event.
Last chance triple threat match.
One superstar is gonna puncture their ticket
to be in the North American Championship ladder match
still to come later tonight.
-[Vic] Oh. -[Wade] Whoa.
[Wade] The rest of the locker room, they want a final tune-up
ahead of the most important night of the year,
Saturday, Stand & Deliver.
Of course, they wanna avoid impacts
prior to that show.
[crowd chants]
[Vic] Barthel showing MSK, oh,
what they have coming for them
along with the Creed Brothers this Saturday.
[Wade] …to the jaw from the German,
executed to perfection.
[Vic] Speaking of the Creed Brothers,
what's Julius and Brutus' mindset
right now as Gunther tags in,
watching two-thirds
of that Tag Team match in action?
[Wade] We got a lost of taste
of what we're gonna see Saturday, Stand & Deliver,
when they will go one-on-one.
You talk about the Creeds, they're probably loving
watching their opponents on Saturday.
MSK and Imperium reaping each other apart.
[Vic] LA Knight certainly not loving
to be on the wrong end of Gunther
at this very moment.
[Wade] Taking another look at Imperium.
The Creeds though, still on the lookout
for whoever jumped them in the parking lot weeks ago.
There are multiple crime suspects
in the ring right now.
[Vic] …hook of the leg, and Knight able to battle free.
Aichner in control of this matchup.
NXT Stand & Deliver live this Saturday.
One o'clock eastern,
noon central.
Special start time streaming exclusively on Peacock.
Are you ready?
High noon in Dallas Stand & Deliver.
[Wade] Yes, I'm ready.
I cannot wait to see.
The entire weekend of events
does not get any bigger.
But I'm staring over MSK.
I still think they're responsible for jumping the Creeds.
The truth will come out in the end.
[Vic] LA Knight starting to fire back,
trying to create a little bit of separation.
Oh.
Aichner one step ahead of LA Knight.
If there's one thing we can even agree on
when it comes to Imperium,
Imperium has not lost their confidence.
[Wade] No chance.
Fabian Aichner, the big Italian
is technically perfect in that ring,
unlike his country's soccer team,
not qualifying for the world cup this year.
Italy hard-lug lads, I'm sure.
Aichner would like to take that resentment and anger out on LA Knight.
[Vic] That was a Will Smith slap.
Now, Aichner swinging and look at LA Knight now.
Knight starting to fire back in his own right again.
And LA Knight--
Oh, no.
Whoa, tag.
And Aichner welcoming MSK,
might rethink that decision in this moment.
[Wade] Dynamite Duo trying to spruce him up,
but one half of the Tag champ's ahead of their big matchup Saturday.
[Vic] Oh.
[Wade] Cleaning the clock of big Gunther.
[Vic] MSK is rolling.
Sending a message
to their opponents this Saturday.
[Wade] I talked about the danger of picking up an injury
this close to Stand & Deliver.
MSK have to be careful here.
[Vic] Oh.
MSK's gotta be careful
in the same route
as now Gunther and LA Knight.
[indistinct]
[Vic] Back live, this is the final NXT
before Stand & Deliver,
premium live event, live this Saturday
as this six-man Tag Team action has been rolling out.
We talked about tensions being an all-time high.
They have been boiling over
before this matchup even began.
[Wade] Of course, who needs a bell, right?
Right before the break, take a look.
Nash Carter throwing it all on the line
just four days away from Stand & Deliver.
Gunther resetting the balance in this matchup
like only he can.
[Vic] Right now we see Lee,
we see Aichner reaching out,
as this matchup reaching its turning point.
Barthel, here comes LA Knight.
Oh.
LA Knight going right at Gunther,
his opponent at NXT Stand & Deliver.
A neck breaker.
[Wade] Clearing out the European single-handedly
is the megastar LA Knight.
[audience] LA Knight!
[Vic] LA Knight into the cover, center of the ring
and Aichner breaks up the count.
Look, when it comes to Imperium,
their NXT Tag Team title's on the line,
triple threat rules on Saturday.
Don't need to be factored in the decision
to lose their title.
MSK could become the champions.
The Raw Tag Team titles defended under the same rules
by RK-Bro on WrestleMania Sunday.
As now Carter looking for an exclamation point.
Gunther on the outside.
[Wade] The most beautiful tactics from the big Austrian,
the ring general there.
[Vic] Oh.
Nothing pretty about LA Knight and Gunther right now.
[Wade] It never has been from day one between those two
and just all out warfare brawling coming our direction.
[Vic] They're brawling right…
right out of our directions as a matter of fact.
These two trying to tear each other apart--
[Wade] Good luck trying to get control of those two.
[crowd claps]
[Vic] NXT Universe fired up,
trying to rally MSK.
Another tag was made.
We still have match going on.
This matchup is continuing, but…
Barthel is not legal.
Oh, Aichner is.
[Wade] Referee smartly refusing
to call the pin there.
[Vic] And Carter--
Oh, gets turned inside out.
Aichner into the cover.
Will this be the result on Saturday?
-[boos] -[Imperium's music plays]
[Alicia] Here are your winners, Imperium.
[Vic] We talked about building momentum
on the way to Dallas.
And the NXT Tag Team champions
have done just that.
[Wade] I'll tell you this about Imperium,
no way were they gonna take it easy
four days away from Stand & Deliver.
They have one gear, that's top gear,
and they hit it every single night.
[Vic] Look, MSK was rolling in this matchup.
It was Gunther who really changed the complexion
of this matchup.
In that moment,
LA Knight would not have any of it, however.
Seemingly, Gunther and LA Knight,
we've talked about tensions, the word of the night,
boiled over.
They ended up battling all the way out of the vicinity
leaving it down to just Carter,
Barthel, Aichner, and Lee.
And in the end,
it's MSK falling to Imperium,
as now Imperium--
-[Wade] Whoa. -[Vic] Oh!
[Vic] Julius and Brutus, the Creed Brothers,
these three teams battle it out
at NXT Stand & Deliver this Saturday
for the NXT Tag Team gold.
Who will be the one walking out champions?
[electronic music plays]
[crowd counts] One, two, three!
[Vic] Shirai and Ray
have won the Dusty Cup.
Two weeks ago, Mandy Rose said,
I'll fight you and any other woman.
And for the NXT Women's title,
she genuinely believes
that she is the greatest
women's champion in history.
That's why we knew that she'd agree
when we proposed
a fatal four-way at Stand & Deliver.
We have never seen a group
like Toxic Attraction.
[Io] They costed Kay Lee the title.
They took out my partner, Zoey Stark.
We came together to get payback.
[Japanese language]
See, we are no strangers
to being champions.
Io Shirai has been NXT Women's
in Tag Team champions,
and I held the NXT UK Women's title
for 649 days.
And when I'm champion here,
I won't need help to win like Mandy does.
I will make sure that that title is around the waist
of the best competitor in the world.
You are right.
Me.
Okay, you?
I'm going to win on Saturday
even if that means beating you.
You know what?
I look forward to seeing you try.
[Japanese language]
May the best woman win.
[Vic] Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray have been to the top of the mountain.
Cora Jade, however, looking to cement her legacy
while Mandy Rose, the champion,
doesn't need to be factored in the decision to lose her title.
It's a fatal four-way
for the NXT Women's Championship,
Saturday at NXT Stand & Deliver.
When we come back,
Ivy Nile steps into the ring
against Tiffany Stratton.
You will not wanna miss this collision next
right here live on NXT.
Wendy.
[door thud]
Uh-uh.
Hey, have you guys seen Wendy anywhere?
-No. -No, sorry.
Oh, no.
Oh my gosh.
Wendy.
[Ivy Nile's music plays]
[Wade] Dakota Kai's search for Wendy Choo continues.
We roll on with the Diamond Mine.
[bell rings]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Representing Diamond Mine,
Ivy Nile.
[Vic] Earlier this week,
Tatum Paxley was looking to lend a helping hand
to the Diamond Mine.
What are you doing?
Just trying to help.
No one asked you to do this.
A little help here?
[chain rattle]
You wanna be a part of Diamond Mine, right?
We kick ass, not kiss--
Now get the hell out.
Maybe.
[rock music plays]
[Wade] Diamond Mine don't hand out freebies, guys.
Tatum Paxley needs to prove
she's A-plus if she wants it.
[cheers and boos]
[Alicia] And her opponent,
Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] Let's go back two weeks ago
right here on NXT.
Stratton was getting ready
for her match against Sarray
when Tiffany Stratton
attacked Sarray from behind.
It was absolutely unreal.
You see, Tiffany Stratton become [indistinct]
Ripping Sarray's grandmother's necklace.
This was uncalled for.
[Wade] Come on.
As far as I'm concerned, Tiffany Stratton did Sarray a favor.
That necklace is just so 1970s.
Get with the moment.
[Vic] But for Sarray…
Sarray was able to find the necklace thankfully.
That's something her grandmother passed down to her.
Have some heart, show compassion for crying out loud.
Stratton walks around like she can do no wrong.
She thinks the locker room is against her,
but actions like we just witnessed make people not like her.
[Wade] What has she done wrong?
[Vic] She ripped the necklace of Sarray. What do you mean?
[Wade] She's done a lot of good for people.
She offered Amari Miller a free shopping trip,
offered Sarray clearly some fashion advice
and even tried to help grow,
she was [indistinct] right now.
That is called being nice, Vic Joseph.
[Vic] Oh, okay.
Honestly, you would wanna be Stratton's father--
She goes for the cover, hooks the leg and a kick out.
[Wade] I'd love to be her daddy.
[Vic] That is cringe.
[Wade] No, that's… Don't you do that to me.
That's not what I meant.
Her father has produced an olympic-caliber athlete,
that's something to be proud of.
[Vic] Ivy Nile just dropping Stratton
with one clothesline.
Again, this Saturday,
it's NXT Stand & Deliver.
Tickets are available right now to join us in Dallas.
What an event it's gonna be.
[Wade] I can't wait.
The biggest night of the year
for this industry.
The entire weekend is gonna be off the chart.
[Vic] Stratton now--
This would be a huge win.
Into the cover. Shoulders down.
Nile tries to reverse, shoulders down and…
Stratton, oh, cover and a quick kick out.
Look, Ivy Nile, MMA background,
following somewhat in the footsteps of Ronda Rousey,
who faces Charlotte Flair
for the Smack Down Women's Championship,
WrestleMania, Saturday.
[Wade] Ronda Rousey versus Charlotte Flair, in my opinion,
the best of the MMA world
versus the best of WWE's women's division.
That is gonna be one for the ages.
[Vic] I can't believe how cringe-worthy you are.
[Wade] Don't you start with me. You came to me.
I wasn't even that guy. That's not true.
[Vic] Stratton is in control.
But look at Ivy Nile, keeping her composure, staying calm,
not letting the moment overwhelm her.
[Wade] That's what Diamond Mine do.
That's why Paxley, if she wants in,
she needs to figure out for herself.
Right now, what a moment this is,
for the pitbull and the buff Barbie doll.
[crowd chants] Let's go, Ivy!
[Vic] You can hear the NXT Universe right now behind Ivy Nile,
and NXT Universe believes one day Nile will be champion.
[Wade] Can't blame them for thinking that,
all the physical tools, all the drive you could ever ask for,
debut four months ago still undefeated.
Malcolm Bivens has guided her career--
-[Vic] Boom. -[Wade] …like a maestro so far.
[Vic] Nile now
looking to turn around Stratton,
Nile could be looking for another submission.
Look at Nile relentless.
The pitbull looking to get Stratton to tap.
[Wade] Rolling in confidence week by week.
Torture etched on the face of Tiffany Stratton right now,
surely nowhere out of this.
[Vic] Almost a smile on the face of Nile.
Take a look around.
You mentioned Bivens, how about the Creed Brothers,
back in the locker room area helping Roderick Strong right now
prepare for his last chance match,
triple threat main event that will take place later tonight.
Stratton dropping Nile.
Whoa, what the hell is going on here?
Stratton just as confused as we are.
[indistinct]
[Vic] Sarray.
[Wade] The hell is she up to?
Referee needs to get some control,
clear Sarray out of here.
[audience] Sarray!
[Vic] Stratton certainly not happy and not gonna let the result--
Gets caught.
-[bell rings] -[Vic] Nile makes Stratton tap.
[Ivy Nile's music plays]
[Alicia] Here is your winner by submission,
Ivy Nile.
[Wade] That was a total screw job
that fixes in thanks to Sarray.
[Vic] Didn't you say
Stratton didn't upset anyone in the locker room.
Obviously, she's made an enemy out of Sarray.
[Wade] Clearly.
Stupid necklace of hers.
[Vic] What a victory for Ivy Nile tonight,
as she continues to build momentum
as does Diamond Mine, heading into this weekend.
But look at Ivy Nile.
Oh.
You see the impact
on Stratton's face bouncing off the mat.
[Wade] Stratton managed to negotiate her away
out of the peril until, of course,
Sarray appearing out of nowhere, causing the distraction,
allowing the pitbull a path back into this matchup.
We don't need to watch the pitbull twice,
of course, locking on that neck-cracker.
-This one was all over. -[bell rings]
The undefeated streak for Ivy Nile continues.
[Vic] Much needed momentum for Diamond Mine
as they continue to move closer to Dallas
at NXT Stand & Deliver.
Speaking of NXT Stand & Deliver,
when we come back,
we will take an inside look at the main event
from our NXT champions perspective,
that being the showoff,
Dolph Ziggler next on NXT.
For a long time now,
this has been my sanctuary.
Not as much mine as it is ours.
A place for us to connect.
So let us connect.
When I first arrived here in NXT,
I had so much to prove
to my peers, my fans, my critics,
and maybe most importantly,
to myself.
Now it's been a long journey
filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows
and you have been a part of it all.
Whether you realize it or not,
something as public as winning a title
or overcoming neck surgery.
Something as private
as my wife having five miscarriages
with the eventual birth of the miracle that is my daughter.
Every obstacle,
every triumph, every tragedy,
you were my constant.
And together, man, together we overcame.
Together, we created black and gold magic.
Now, I hear all the whispers.
Stand & Deliver just might be the end of an era.
In Dallas…
we will create that magic one final time.
[chair clang]
[hip hop music plays]
[Vic] Tony D'Angelo wants to become The Don of [indistinct]
He's gonna have to take on a made man.
Ciampa, D'Angelo,
this Saturday at NXT Stand & Deliver.
A special thanks to 2K Baby featuring Marshmello
for "Like This", the official theme song
of NXT Stand & Deliver of the album First Quarter.
It's available now on Apple Music and on Spotify.
[Wade] Yes, indeed. But let me tell you.
You might be watching
the match between D'Angelo and Ciampa
through your fingers because trust me on this,
it is gonna get nasty.
You don't wanna miss your opportunity to be part
of NXT Stand & Deliver.
Tickets are available for this Saturday.
What a night, what an afternoon.
It's gonna be in Dallas.
You can't talk about NXT
without talking about its champion,
the showoff, Dolph Ziggler.
[Dolph Ziggler's music plays]
[aaaaa] Intercontinental champion, United States champion,
Tag Team champion, Money in the Bank winner
Sole Survivor,
World Heavyweight champion.
[man] Ladies and gentlemen,
the new NXT champion,
Dolph Ziggler.
This isn't just NXT 2.0,
this is DZ 2.0.
Just got in from Raw.
Normally, I… take the car service to NXT,
do what I gotta do, make them relevant,
right back to the jet.
Because of Stand & Deliver,
I'll be staying an extra half-day in Orlando,
tons of media, then right back to the jet.
Breakker, kid,
first time, I remember like,
"your first Mania, you excited?" "Yes, I'm excited."
This is my 18th time doing Wrestle Mania,
so I know what to expect.
I'm in business mode.
I'm in the zone and I'll be doing all the media
because everyone wants to talk to me, not Bron Breakker.
He won the title before he should have.
Say he was even the champion now, everybody would wanna be talking to me.
I am associated with NXT. NXT is associated with me.
Everyone else needs to get on board and hop on my back.
Is Breakker doing some interviews too?
I was like, "I'd like to see what he has to say,"
they were like,
"well, no one really knows who he is outside of Florida.
I think he's doing a local radio station or something."
"Oh, cool. I'll just do the other 500 ones
because, one, I can, but also
they're like actually happy to see me."
[female voice] Two weeks ago, he shocked the world
by defeating Bron Breakker
to become the new NXT champion.
[Corey] You want box office, you want tickets sold,
you want the world to know about NXT 2.0?
I can't wait to defend the NXT title,
WrestleMania weekend, Stand & Deliver, the main event.
["Like This" plays]
The NXT champ is doing a photo shoot,
so next time you need something,
ask in advance, maybe get it in print or an e-mail.
I'm very happy to be
in this moment with Breakker,
who's got freaking 20 matches under his belt.
I can only imagine what my career would've been like
having had all of these teachers
and these facilities in my back pocket.
You wouldn't have seen
caddy Nick Nemeth.
You wouldn't have seen Nicky, the cheerleader.
Yes, I'm better.
I have been for a long time.
Wouldn't have it any other way.
I absolutely love it. I live it.
["Like This" plays]
I know what everyone thinks. Breakker lost the title,
now the kid's gonna have his big moment at Stand & Deliver
and get the big win.
That's what you thought at Roadblock.
Kid, Breakker,
it's too damn bad…
because I'm too good.
This title is the Genesis of the second half of my career.
This is the Ziggler everyone wanted.
This is the DZ everyone has been begging for.
This stays with me.
You will never be at my level.
All I want is for everyone to leave Stand & Deliver
with shocked looks on their faces.
Bron Breakker goes down,
and on Stand & Deliver,
I leave your NXT champion.
[Vic] Ziggler threw a wrench into this brand once.
Can he do it again?
Bron Breakker has vowed to restore order
and regain the NXT championship.
It all goes down NXT Stand & Deliver this Saturday.
[Legado del Fantasma's music plays]
[bell rings]
[Alicia] The following is a Tag Team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first,
Legado del Fantasma.
[Vic] Wilde and Mendoza set for action
as Legado del Fantasma
takes on Jensen and Briggs.
Tag Team showdown next live here on NXT.
[pop music plays]
[Cora] Stand & Deliver, it's about so much more
than just getting revenge.
This is about turning a pipe dream into reality.
In high school I was sitting there at math class not taking notes,
but writing out my dreams in a WWE journal.
I even graduated early
so I could focus on becoming a WWE superstar.
When I held that NXT Women's Championship in my hands,
it's like… everything stopped.
The same title page one Sasha held,
Asuka, Bailey, Charlotte…
I don't really like her,
but the list goes on and on and on.
Rhea, Shayna.
Mandy doesn't care about anything but herself.
You see, the women before her
carried that title with dignity.
Mandy sure as hell knows I'm coming for her.
[hip hop music plays]
Last week, my climb got a lot harder.
Because I'm not going up against just Mandy.
I have to deal with one of the most dominant women in NXT history,
Io Shirai,
and the most dominant woman in NXT UK history,
Kay Lee Ray.
At Stand & Deliver, I'm gonna have to give everything I have.
And the odds are against me,
but that was never really my thing.
[hip hop music continues]
I know I'm the underdog.
But it's just gonna make it all that much sweeter
when I become the next NXT Women's champion.
[Alicia] Accompanied by Fallon Henley,
Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen.
[Vic] Wade, you can feel the passion from Cora.
She had her dreams destroyed once by Toxic Attraction
when they attacked Raquel González
and put Jade's partner on the shelf for four to six weeks.
They took the Dusty Cup from her.
[Wade] Okay, listen.
Toxic Attraction are as mean
and nasty as they come.
Raquel, she's just a casualty of war.
She's missing Stand & Deliver as a result of that.
A word of advice to Cora Jade,
you need to be smarter than this.
Look what happened to Raquel,
because believe me, young lady, you are next.
[Vic] Got a Tag Team showdown right now.
Again, both these teams are [indistinct]
what has happened over the last several weeks
in trying to find whomever attacked the Creed Brothers.
You seem to just love when other people are down.
Why do you find Jensen's love life laughable
to come to another--
[Wade] First of all, it is pathetic that Brooks Jensen
not yet get a girl.
Maybe, to be honest, he's better without one.
Romantic partners can lead you into trouble.
Just look at Will Smith
and his big energy this past weekend.
[Vic] You are extra fired up here tonight, aren't you, Wade?
[Wade] Of course, I am. WrestleMania weekend.
[Vic] Right now it is not looking good for Wilde,
and Jensen focused.
Jensen is not worried about his e-mails from his dating app.
Briggs isn't worried about having a beer.
They are rolling.
They came here to fight
and send a message
to Legado del Fantasma.
[Wade] Fly high there from Brooks Jansen.
What a powerhouse he is.
-[boos] -No questioning his abilities in the ring
despite his inabilities in the dating game.
[Vic] Wilde trying to turn things around.
Tags in Mendoza and look, the last time we saw Legado,
[indistinct] didn't really sit very well between these two beacause of--
Dominik Mysterio. Why you keep cutting me off?
[Wade] I was just waiting till that hater,
Vic Joseph, came out to play.
Well, yes, they weren't prepared to take on Don Mysterio
a couple of weeks ago but let's face it.
Bad day at the office.
Today, they've put things right.
[Vic] You're just gonna admit that Legado del Fantasma
is envious of the Mysterios.
Look at the strength again, this time by Briggs.
[Wade] Who wouldn't be envious of the Mysterios?
Legado see themselves
as leading exponents of Lucha.
The Mysterios are the bigger names.
Between them, they've done it all in this industry.
Mysterio showing up in NXT
seemingly at random,
but all the love from the NXT Universe--
[Vic laughs] Oh.
[Wade] Legado's gotten up.
[Vic] …for Legado, Briggs and Jensen…
[Wade] You're out of your league, pal.
[Vic] Stop it.
I wanna get back to the Mysterios.
They take on Miz and Logan Paul
on Wrestle Mania, Sat--
[Wade] Wrong.
-[Vic] What? -[Wade] It's Lucha Logan.
Call him the right name.
I spoke to Santos Escobar
a little earlier today
and he thinks Lucha Logan is worthy of a spot
in Legado del Fantasma.
No higher praise than that.
[Vic] Let's talk about Escobar
as Legado del Fantasma is in control of this matchup.
Escobar could climb the ladder of success on Saturday
to win the North American Championship.
And how about that core strength from Wilde?
[Wade] Well, he's impressed, I'm impressed.
The whole world should be impressed with Wacky Wilde.
That was astoundingly good.
[crowd chants] Legado!
[Vic] Take another look, I mean, this…
Everyone in the NXT Universe is impressed.
What Wilde just pulled off is Wilde in control.
[Wade] You were muttering something about Santos Escobar
and his big North American Championship ladder match on Saturday.
Here's the deal.
Melo don't miss. He's the champ for a reason.
But Santos Escobar knows how to win titles,
how to win ladder matches at Stand & Deliver.
Let's face it, he did exactly that last year at Stand & Deliver.
It's hard to call. That's before
you even throw in three more superstars
who are gonna be in that matchup.
I'm sitting on the fence.
[Vic] Won't you get off the fence?
Why don't you be a broadcast journalist
and pick who you think will walk out
at Stand & Deliver with the North American title?
[Wade] Go on, tough guy. Why don't you name one?
[Vic] I'm asking you.
[Wade] Cat got your tongue.
[Vic] Wilde, double suplex, into the cover.
Hook of the leg
and able to kick out is Jensen at two.
Focusing back on this matchup,
both teams are keeping an eye
on the Tag Team championship match
that takes place at NXT Stand & Deliver this Saturday.
[Wade] Jensen is taking an absolute beating in there,
but you're right.
Creed, MSK, Imperium
facing off Saturday at Stand & Deliver.
Whoever wins though,
that winner will eventually need a number one contender.
To me, this division is in complete turmoil.
No idea how the next few weeks are gonna play out.
Opportunities are there
to climb the Tag Team ladder for those who take it.
[Vic] The opportunity to make the tag
and Briggs makes his way in.
Look at Briggs.
Just hitting anything, everything that stands in his way.
[Wade] Josh Briggs, this guy can go.
He's got experience.
He's got size, power,
ans he knows how to use that size.
[Vic] Briggs trying to follow up now.
Oh, nice back-breaker.
Quickly into the cover to put away Wilde.
Mendoza able to break things up.
Look, both these teams know what is on the line.
They want to get into that championship conversation
which would start next Tuesday right here on NXT
as Briggs could--
What's Lopez doing?
[Wade] She's just talking little tactics to Legado.
That's what they do.
[Vic] Or providing a distraction in Mendoza,
makes Briggs pay.
Makes the tag quickly, in comes Wilde.
[Wade] Winnical teamwork from Legado del Fantasma.
[Vic] Whoa.
[Wade] We got ladies brawling.
The men brawled last week during their match.
Now it's payback time from the ladies.
[Vic] Henley paying back Lopez.
Wilde 450.
No.
[Wade] How the hell do you catch a 450 like that?
[Vic] Briggs taking out Mendoza.
[Wade] One man wrecking crew.
And Jensen now legal.
Oh, I could see Jensen's new profile
on his dating app.
Into the cover.
It'll be Jensen with his hand raised.
[bell rings]
[Alicia] Here are your winners,
Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen.
[Vic] After all the weeks,
all the tough talk that we've had
between these two teams,
it is Briggs and Jensen
and now Henley,
standing tall here tonight on the final NXT
before we get to Dallas.
[Wade] What a catch, though, from Josh Briggs.
The powerhouse looking down and out,
but quick thinking, strong arm,
catching Joaquin Wilde in the worst possible way
and making it count.
[Vic] Talking about making it count,
it'd be the count of three for Briggs and Jensen.
I had the chance to talk with these guys earlier.
They said, if they won, they were gonna head to Dallas
to have a birthday celebration with freebird.
-[Wade] Hayes? -[Vic] Yes.
[Vic] Way to go to spoils from Briggs and Jensen here tonight.
Wow. I can't believe Will Smith is still trending.
I know, right?
Hey, is Duke's chest still cut up from being chopped by Gunther?
No, the marks are almost all gone.
I spent all week rubbing lotion into his sexy chest.
-That's disgusting. -He'll make it up to me in Dallas.
I'm sure he's got a very romantic Wrestle Mania weekend plan in the big D.
That D stands for Dexie.
That D stands for big Duke energy.
Don't be jealous when Dusia is the talk of the entire weekend.
-Dusia? -Mm-hmm.
Yeah, right.
It's all gonna be about NXT's hottest couple, Index.
Why don't we find out
who the hottest couple in NXT is once and for all?
Dusia or Index.
I'm listening.
Well, why don't we get now Texas' best,
we grab our men and we leave it up to the WWE Universe
to decide who's the hotter couple.
Oh, Texas-style showdown.
-Mm-hmm. -Deal.
See you in Dallas, second best.
We'll see about that.
[Wade] I cannot wait to vote,
and I also cannot wait to hear from Toxic Attraction.
Trio of champs are here next.
[rock music plays]
[female voice] With her high-flying style and fearless attitude,
Lita redefined what it meant to be a female performer in WWE.
She helped pave the way for the women's revolution
and for so many of the female superstars of today.
As her work in the ring shined,
her work in the community set an example
of how to shine outside of the ring.
Still making an impact today,
the queen of extreme recently became
one of the first women ever featured on a billboard in Saudi Arabia.
For this ground-breaking accomplishments
and all her contributions to the WWE,
we are privileged to honor WWE Hall of Famer,
Lita.
Welcome back to NXT. I'm now joined by Cameron Grimes.
Cameron, I have to ask,
how are you feeling ahead of tonight's last chance triple threat match?
Usually, McKenzie, I'm pretty confident.
Maybe some would say a little too cocky sometimes,
but tonight, I can honestly tell you that
I'm nervous.
I'm nervous because this is the biggest match of my career.
A-Kid and Roddy are excellent competitors.
They just don't need this like I need this.
You see, I need to go to Stand & Deliver
because this is more than just standing at the top of that ladder
and holding that North American Championship.
This is about delivering
on the promise that I made to my father.
Thank you, McKenzie.
[Toxic Attraction's music plays]
[Vic] Cameron Grimes will have one final opportunity
in our main event here tonight.
[Alicia] Please welcome the NXT women's Tag Team champions,
Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne,
and the NXT Women's champion,
Mandy Rose, Toxic Attraction.
[Vic] Let's talk about champions.
We talked about the North American Championship.
Let's talk about the NXT Women's Tag Team champions
and the NXT Women's champion.
You have a major issue with Mandy Rose
having to defend her title
in a fatal four-way match
this Saturday at NXT Stand & Deliver.
[Wade] I have an ax to grind.
I'm glad you brought it up, because listen,
this has all been grossly unfair
to our NXT Women's champ, Mandy Rose.
Let's face facts.
Cora Jade got an opportunity
[indistinct] and attacking Mandy Rose for weeks,
behavior that should never be rewarded.
Io and Kay Lee Ray, they won the Dusty Cup,
they're supposed to get the Tag title opportunity.
They've somehow parlayed that into an opportunity
for Mandy Rose's NXT Women's title.
That is not how the world is supposed to work.
It's disgusting.
We may as well throw the rule book out the window at this point.
Once again, Mandy Rose,
the women's NXT champion, is the victim here.
It's about time people start treating Mandy with some respect.
[cheers and boos]
This Saturday,
at NXT Stand & Deliver,
I was supposed to fight Cora Jade one-on-one,
but instead,
Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray got a little win,
and they totally took what I said out of context.
They manipulated my words.
I said
I would fight any woman…
not at the same damn time.
I mean…
I'm not scared, no, no, no.
I am never scared.
No, not me.
Which reminds me.
I think you all need to remember
who the hell I am.
[cheers and boos]
I'm the baddest bitch in the game,
and I got the greatest backup
this entire company has ever seen.
Toxic Attraction has been dominating
this entire women's division for the last six months,
and will continue to do so.
So come this Saturday,
I will humiliate Cora Jade,
rid NXT of Io Shirai
once and for all,
and send Kay Lee Ray
back under where the bridge she came from.
[crowd boos]
After I beat those three women,
I will cement my legacy
of becoming the greatest
NXT Women's champion
of all time.
[crowd cheers]
But…
Hold on, hold on.
Hold on.
Before we witness greatness on Saturday,
we got some business to take care of tonight,
Wendy Choo and Dakota Kai.
We did them a favor by taking out
the most dangerous team of Cora Jade
and Raquel González.
Yes.
But…
We practically handed them the tournament.
All they had to do was beat Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray,
but they failed us.
Let's just say Wendy Choo apologized
for not getting the job done.
Show them, ladies.
Aw.
[laughs]
[fans shout]
[crowd boos]
Oh-ho-ho.
Oh.
We've beaten everyone there is to beat.
We've beaten everyone.
Io and Kay Lee forfeited their chances at the Tag titles,
and it's not like Dakota can find
poor little sleepy-head Wendy to challenge us.
We literally run this division.
[crowd boos]
I mean, who's left?
Really, who's left at this point?
That's a trick question.
There is no one left.
We have beaten and embarrassed
every single person that has stepped foot in front of us.
And come this Saturday,
at NXT Stand & Deliver,
Gigi and I will walk in
as your NXT Womens' Tag Team champions,
and we're gonna watch Mandy Rose
beat three other bimbos
at the same damn time.
[laughs] Yes, yes, believe it.
We walk into Stand & Deliver with all the gold,
and we walk out with all the gold
because we're not just Toxic Attraction,
we are The Attraction.
[boos]
[dramatic music plays]
[Vic] Dakota Kai is not gonna stand back anymore,
finally realizing what happened to her friend,
what happened to her partner, Wendy Choo.
[Wade] This isn't a good idea.
It's all Dakota has three different voices in her head.
None of them are gonna help her fight Toxic Attraction.
[Raquel González's music plays]
[Vic] No.
González.
Raquel González is back.
[Wade] She's supposed to be out.
[Vic laughs] Whoa.
González moving, striking
with a purpose.
[Wade] We got a angry, big mami cooling in the ring.
[Vic] Finally getting her hands back on Toxic Attraction.
Oh.
[Wade] The hell is going on tonight?
[Vic] Former friends,
former partners.
[crowd chants]
Shut up.
[audience] Yes!
-[Wade] What? -[Vic] Yes!
[Wade] What the hell is this?
[Vic] What a reunion.
[Wade] The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Last time I checked, Dakota and Raquel were enemies too.
[Vic] You're almost speechless.
González and Kai
standing--
What are they--
What are they looking at?
[laughs] Oh!
Toxic Attraction.
They haven't beaten everybody.
[rock music plays]
[Wade] Are we running this back?
[Vic] Toxic Attraction says they walk in,
they stand and leave with all the gold.
At least right now Mandy Rose
with her back up against the wall
doesn't have to be factored in the decision
to lose her NXT Women's title, Saturday.
A surprising moment between Dakota Kai and Raquel González,
but with me now is the NXT North American Champion,
Carmello Hayes and Trick Williams.
Carmelo, you had a hand in the making of the qualifying matches.
What are your thoughts on the results?
I did, but one thing I wanna say is,
I think everybody needs to put a little bit of respect
on my managerial skills.
I was the one that gave all these banger
qualifying matches as melofication matches each and every week.
So tonight I'll commentate for the main event.
Hey, what's up, lads? How are we?
You're gonna be on commentary tonight, mate?
Maybe we'll go out there too.
Look how far we've come.
From War Games, and when I jumped off the cage.
Basically sacrificed myself to win the match.
Imagine what I'm gonna do to go viral
when that North American title is on the line.
I can imagine what you're gonna do.
I can imagine the lengths you have to go
to get a little bit of attention
when surely all the A-champ gotta do is beat me to go viral.
[laughs]
You'll go find out the hard way at Stand & Deliver.
Hey, you know what?
You keep lying to yourself.
That North American title is gonna be mine.
By the way, mine
is bigger than yours.
[laughs]
What?
-Hey. -He ain't talking about--
He ain't talking--
-He know better than that. -What the hell?
[Vic] The final spot up for grabs in our main event
for that North American championship ladder match this Sunday.
There you see Bodhi Hayward,
who faces his toughest test in Von Wagner
next, live on NXT.
-[Von Wagner's music plays] -[bell rings]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Accompanied by Robert Stone,
Von Wagner.
[Vic] Von Wagner, Robert Stone,
they are set for action.
You know what?
We got special guests.
Our Japanese commentator team is back.
[Japanese language]
[Vic] I agree.
I'm also excited for the most stupendous
two-night Wrestle Mania in history.
Is that what they said? All right.
[Vic] They also said "Jacket Time", they're excited.
I feed off the energy of Kushida, of Ikemen Jiro,
but now I look at Von Wagner and I ask you,
how's this combination working
between Wagner and Kushida?
[Wade] I've just got on Google Translate.
They actually said they were excited to see
Nikkita Lyons later on this evening.
You can't speak Japanese at all.
What was that question anyway?
You asked me a question.
[Vic] How's the combination working between Wagner and Stone?
[Wade] The combination of Wagner and Stone.
Listen, the mogul Robert Stone
has just been laying down ace after ace over the past few weeks.
Successful [indistinct]
Successful supplement line.
Now, he cannot possibly go wrong
steering the big mighty Von Wagner
in the right direction.
These two are gold together.
[Vic] There's a long standing issue
between Wagner and Chase University.
[Wade] That was linebacker-tastic right there.
But you're right.
Listen, the first rule of WWE superstars
is you do not place your hands on a member of the audience.
Of course, Von Wagner, a couple of months here,
broke that cardinal rule, although it has to be said--
[Japanese language]
-[crowd chants] -[Japanese language]
[Wade] What is up with these two? First, they interrupt me.
Now they're letching over this young lady at ringside.
Leave her alone.
[Vic] You're calling out someone else who are drooling over someone.
Really? After everything we've heard tonight.
[Wade] All I know, that woman is Sofia--
[Japanese language]
[Wade] …Sofia Cromwell.
She has a business relationship with Robert Stone.
Anymore info though is strictly on a need-to-know basis.
[Vic] I think Jacket Time trying t get to know
exactly a little bit more about Sofia Cromwell.
But back to the action.
Wagner in control.
Do you wish you had guidance
like Wagner has with Stone?
[Wade] Oh, man.
If I had a mogul like Robert Stone
guiding the early days of my career,
next is, would still be running Raw and Smack Down
and we'd be selling a hell of a lot of those yellow [indistinct]
[Vic] Stone is not that good.
He's not a miracle worker.
[Wade] You always [indistinct]
[Vic] Wagner has been in control
since the start of this matchup, moving with purpose.
Now, it's Hayward starting to fire back.
Class is in session right now.
Hayward looking for an upset.
Wagner able to kick out.
Class is gonna be in session this weekend at WrestleMania.
AJ Styles, one-on-one with Edge.
[Wade] Talking about class,
that match will be a master class.
Anyone who loves this industry
has wanted to see those two do battle for years,
might be my single most anticipated match--
[Japanese language]
[Wade] I'm about to have a big falling out with Jacket Time.
Why do they interrupt me and not you?
What's the deal? Is this a set-up?
[Vic] They like me. They don't like you.
[Wade] Sick in the head--
[Vic] They're excited for the first matchup
between AJ Styles and Edge.
Wagner now, slowing his pace down, Hayward starting to battle back.
[Wade] Hats off to a young chap,
Bodhi Hayward, for the fight he is bringing tonight,
clearly high pedigree athlete,
got some size to him too, bringing it all to Von Wagner.
I thought Wagner was gonna have a lot easier
than this [indistinct] ratio and a something is Bodhi Hayward.
[Vic] Oh, Hayward clipping Wagner.
Now, no wasting motion from Hayward.
Certainly Andre Chase is gonna have a teachable moment tonight
one way or another.
[Wade] Let's face it.
A win tonight is a lesson in beating your fears,
conquering insurmountable obstacles.
Lose tonight, it's a lesson in no more limits,
and that lesson might be coming very soon
for young Bodhi Hayward.
[Vic] Almost on cue,
Wagner looking to put an end
to Hayward here this evening.
[bell rings]
An emphatic victory for Wagner and Stone.
Here is your winner, Von Wagner.
After seeing this victory, you must wonder
what is going through the mind of Sofia Cromwell.
We just witnessed Von Wagner plant
and put down Bodhi Hayward,
who looked brought his A-game tonight, but it wasn't enough.
Hayward was brilliant but I--
[Japanese language]
Von Wagner feeling the same way
about Jacket Time as I do.
This is a little unnecessary, don't you think?
Unnecessarily rough.
In fairness, they are not members of the audience.
They are NXT superstars.
[crowd boos]
Come on.
How disrespectful.
That's Jiro's identity.
[crowd boos]
[music plays]
I'm sure Robert Stone and those looking on
are very happy with themselves tonight.
[music plays]
Tommaso Ciampa, so you thought it was a good idea
to attack me from behind?
[Indistinct] Big mistake.
See on the streets, you start off as a soldier,
earn your stripes, make a name for yourself.
As you climb your way up the food chain,
there comes a time when you know what's best
for the family, which way to steer the ship.
I need to make a decision.
Tommaso, I have to remove you from your chair.
I'm the guy telling you, whether you like it or not,
at Stand & Deliver, Deliver, it will be your last match.
When I take my rightful place at the top of the family,
Tony D will control the streets,
Tony D will control that ring,
and Tony D will control anything and everything
when I become the new Don of NXT.
I like the sound of that.
That sounds good.
Where's Pauly?
Tony D'Angelo had a very interesting Twitter interaction
with someone that has family ties.
Yes, none other than the star of the notorious untold series
and leader of the empire AJ Galante.
He's siding with Tony D,
and he thinks we're gonna have
a new Don in NXT, this Saturday, at Stand & Deliver.
[Joe Gacy's music plays]
[bell rings]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Accompanied by Harland, Joe Gacy.
Gacy has been following Draco Anthony for weeks,
trying to recruit him, some would say.
Coming up, Joe Gacy goes one-on-one
with the aforementioned Anthony next,
here on the final NXT before Stand & Deliver.
[Triple H's music plays]
One of the most decorated superstars
and celebrated champions, Tripe H shocked the world
by announcing his in-ring career is over.
Well, I agree with everything he said,
but on top of that, Triple H has been an opportunity-giver
to dozens of superstars over the years.
I don't know if I'd have made it back to WWE if not for hunter,
so thank you for everything, boss.
Outpouring of love to Triple H,
who's fingerprints are felt all over this brand.
His presence will be felt
this Saturday at NXT Stand & Deliver,
as you see on the screen and as Wade has said,
thank you, Triple H.
[crowd cheers]
Twitter right now is heating up as is Nikkita Lyons.
Lyons will be in action later tonight,
here on the final NXT
before NXT Stand & Deliver on Saturday.
[Draco Anthony's music plays]
Introducing Draco Anthony.
[bell rings]
Well, we refocus our attention on the here, on the now,
and look Draco Anthony is fighting to stand on his own two feet.
Listen, Anthony is a military vet,
he's as tough as they come,
wants to prove he can go it alone here in sports entertainment.
I will say this, in my career,
I always liked having a little backup.
Maybe Anthony needs to rethink his stance.
Gacy was looking for a little sportsmanship,
maybe a hug, instead, Draco Anthony had different plans.
Look, Anthony has had a career as mine.
The gym was his safe space.
Gacy took that away from him,
showing up at almost every single session
when Anthony was just trying to get a workout.
I agree.
Listen, Anthony seems to me
like somebody who enjoys his own company.
A little stare down with Harland there on the outside.
I don't think I'd be doing that,
but goes to the gym, clear his head,
doesn't want to be interrupted, want to be interrupted.
Has been getting calls, texts,
unplanned visits from Gacy and Harland.
It's almost getting to the point of stalking right now.
Who would want to be stalked by that?
Behind Harland that is--
Young trainees here at NXT.
Listen.
One of the new inspiring NXT superstars
is right now Gacy trying to showcase his skills here.
It's Draco Anthony and send a message.
Look, the message is simple.
Gacy knows how important NXT Stand & Deliver is
to spread his message.
How important that sort of stage is.
Much like Seth freakin' Rollins
who knew how important the WrestleMania stage is.
WrestleMania wouldn't be the same without Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
You can't have a WrestleMania without Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
To me, the modern-day Mr. Wrestle Mania.
I don't say that a lot.
His opponent to be handpicked
by Mr. McMahon on WrestleMania Saturday.
Loneliness doesn't have to be your only friend.
Sock in the noggin.
By the way, if you're listening,
Mr. McMahon, I'm still in shape,
I can deep squat four or five reps.
Ready for the call.
Just throwing it out.
I wanted see you at WrestleMania in your [indistinct]
[indistinct] Gacy off the belly to belly cover.
Anthony just able to kick out at two.
Take another look.
Gacy showcasing that strength
[indistinct] Hold on, we've mentioned Quincy.
He said he's here to learn.
He's just here learning.
He has not taken his eyes off Harland so far.
There's a lot more to this
than simply learning if you want my opinion.
Certainly a story on the outside.
Also a story inside the ring
and now it's Gacy possibly looking for the submission
and Anthony able to fight his way free.
Look, at the end of the day,
Anthony he's just got to be dumb being messed with by Gacy.
Who wouldn't be?
You got to understand softy as Gacy speaks,
they are two dangerous men.
Upset them at your peril.
We have seen people in the past
become a [indistinct]
when they've upset Gacy and Harland.
Draco Anthony might be next if he's not careful.
Look at Anthony's speed.
Anthony's pure athleticism. Anthony now.
He's been waiting so many weeks
just to get his hands on Joe Gacy.
Not Harland.
On Gacy.
Gacy gets tossed.
Anger exploding out of Draco.
Cover.
Into the cover.
Hook to the leg, and a kick out by Gacy.
I mean Draco Anthony right now he is rolling.
He is showcasing everything he's done in those hours
when nobody's watching,
when the extra work goes in
to try to build yourself becoming something special.
That's what Anthony has done.
This is the moment now.
This would obviously be the biggest victory in Anthony's career.
What a massive monkey off his back
this would be to put Gacy down once for all
but a slip up there from the young superstar.
You know Gacy is gonna capitalize every single time.
Gacy tried to do just that to Anthony.
Able to kick out.
Oh, no.
Gacy.
Goodnight.
Into the cover and Gacy continues to become
more dangerous day by day.
[bell rings]
Here is your winner, Joe Gacy.
Joe Gacy growing in confidence.
The more confident he is,
the more he's convinced that his way
is the only way here in NXT.
We heard from Dolph Zigler earlier tonight.
When we come back,
we'll get an inside look at his challenger
at NXT Stand & Deliver on Saturday,
that being former NXT champion, Bron Breakker.
The undertaker.
The prince of darkness.
When he enters, the world stands still.
Completely awe-inspiring.
Now, witness the undertaker's extraordinary walk to immortality.
Oh my God, the undertaker.
The 2022 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony, live this Friday
immediately following Wrestle Mania Smack Down.
Streaming exclusively on Peacock.
I cannot wait.
Wrestle Mania Smack Down this Friday
and immediately following, the WWE Hall of Fame.
Yes, indeed.
Headlined of course by the Undertaker.
No more deserving superstar in history
than the dead man but get this,
breaking news yesterday,
finally the Steiner Brothers are gonna be inducted
into the WWE Hall of Fame.
What a weekend it could be for the family
because Rick Steiner, of course,
is the father of Bron Breakker,
who has the biggest match of his career
at NXT Stand & Deliver.
The entire world is descending upon Dallas, Texas.
Stand & Deliver, the main event.
Bron Breakker versus the NXT champion, Dolph Ziggler.
Any time, any place,
Stand and Deliver sounds damn good to me.
You're damn right it's the biggest match of my life.
My first run as the NXT champion
was about proving to everyone and to myself
that I can be the guy.
How could you not be blown away
by what this man has done?
I dreamt of this moment.
It's time for me to step up and be a leader.
It's time for me to carry the weight of NXT in the back.
And I promise I will walk in and I will walk out
Stand & Deliver still the NXT champion.
Just when you thought you all
had Wrestle Mania weekend all figured out.
What?
What the hell did we just witness?
The new NXT champion.
That old DZ screws it up for everybody.
Dolph Ziggler is a poison.
No one is bigger than the brand.
This guy acts the complete opposite.
The second I walked through that door,
I was the biggest damn star
in this business and this building.
Dolph flies down here after Raw on Monday night,
gets here Tuesday morning,
does his segment and gets out of dodge
right after his segment's over.
He takes everything he needs and gives nothing back.
Time is money, and I am not paid by the hour,
and I got a plane to catch.
NXT is my life.
I wake up, come to the WWE Performance Center.
I train my [beep] off.
I work every single day here.
WrestleMania weekend is the biggest weekend of the year.
I promise Dolph Ziggler will not leave Dallas, Texas,
with the NXT championship.
There is just too much on the line.
You will never be on my level.
I don't give a damn what he thinks of me.
The culture of this place means too much to me
to let Dolph Ziggler just walk around with my championship.
It sucks for Dolph 'cause this isn't a triple threat.
There is nowhere to run or hide.
I'm gonna smash his-- at NXT Stand & Deliver.
Take back the brand for everyone out there who chants NXT.
Ziggler is n stranger to the big stage.
Breakker in the biggest match of his life.
Will Ziggler continue to throw a wrench
in NXT or could Breakker keep his promise
and reclaim the NXT title?
We find out Saturday.
Even more gold on the line,
as we saw earlier tonight,
Raquel and Dakota somehow back on the same page.
They're gonna team up
on the Stand & Deliver kickoff show
to take on NXT Women's Tag champs, Toxic Attraction.
Speaking of Toxic Attraction,
Mandy Rose will have to defend her championship in a fatal four-way,
does not need to be factored in the decision
to lose her championship Saturday at Stand & Deliver.
Plenty of tension in the hour.
It boiled over earlier on tonight.
At Stand & Deliver, the megastar LA Knight
and the ring general, Gunther, gets to finish the job
as they go one-on-one in Dallas.
Tony D' Angelo wants to become the Don of this brand.
He's gonna have to take out a made man,
Tommaso Ciampa, Saturday in Dallas.
It's triple threat rules for the NXT Tag Team championship.
We saw all three of these teams earlier tonight.
Only one team walks out Stand & Deliver with the gold.
The field will be set after our main event matchup.
Who will climb the ladder?
Who will retrieve the gold?
Who will walk out of Dallas the North American champion?
We find out at NXT Stand & Deliver,
special start time 1:00 eastern, 10am pacific,
streaming exclusively on Peacock.
[Nikkita Lyons' music plays]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing, Nikkita Lyons.
Nikkita Lyons certainly has taken social media by storm
since her arrival here in NXT.
Yes, she has.
Instagram followers have gone through the roof.
The world certainly love her pitches.
Listen, the spotlight loves Nikkita Lyons.
She can give Grayson Waller a run for his money
as one of the most viral superstar in NXT.
By looking around on the NXT Universe,
not only with signs but cellphones.
It appears the NXT Universe is gravitated to Nikkita Lyons
who is set for action here tonight.
Look, we talked about
the NXT women's title match this Saturday.
We know its a fatal four-way match
would certainly someone like Nikkita Lyons
has her eyes on championship gold as well.
The whole world will be watching
as Mandy Rose silences all the doubters,
the keyboard warriors and the haters like you Vicky Joe.
Maybe somebody like Nikkita Lyons
will be the next to step up
to our glorious women's champion, Mandy Rose.
Tickets are available now for NXT Stand & Deliver
on WrestleMania Saturday.
Look, for Nikkita Lyons, she had this--
Oh, on going issue with Lash Legend.
Into the cover and somehow a kick out.
I don't know how Sloane Jacobs
manage to keep going in this match which she has.
You're right though about Lash Legend.
All started with some verbal jousts,
some verbal cheap shots on Lashing out show,
seems to be in dispute on who is the Alpha female of NXT.
Let's keep a very close eye on developments there.
Are you focused on this match?
I get a little tongue-tied at times.
I ain't gonna lie, I don't know what it is.
Nikkita Lyons can feel the love from the NXT Universe
as Lyons now battling back.
Look, she calls herself--
oh, an all around entertainer, fighter, singer, dancer.
She is the epitome of what NXT is about.
Now, Lyons looking to put an end.
It's too easy for Nikkita Lyons.
Softened up her opponent muay Thai style.
Only setting up her opponent.
Measuring her opponent.
One, two, three.
Go ahead and send out your tweets.
[bell rings]
[Nikkita Lyons' music plays]
Here is your winner, Nikkita Lyons.
Another impressive victory for Lyons here on NXT.
You're talking about being all around whether it's strikes,
whether it's power, whether it's speed or even agility.
Lyons has it all.
I'll be straight with you,
this match could've ended
twenty seconds before it ultimately did.
We got that fantastic glorious shot
from Nikkita Lyons at the end.
Lyons Standing--
Nikkita, Nikkita, over here, girl. Hey.
Congratulations on that victory.
That deserves two snaps and a clap.
That was just as impressive as a goldfish blowing bubbles.
Now, after Stand & Deliver, you and I,
we had some unfinished business to take care of.
You okay but you ain't Lash Legend, okay.
When you step to me, you'll see exactly why
I'm more athletic than you, more talented than you,
and most importantly, a bigger superstar than you.
Lash out.
[Nikkita Lyons' music plays]
These two are set for a collision course.
Lyons-Lash Legend, something's got to give.
Right here.
You got this right here. You're the man.
The craziest thing about NXT today
is the fact that all these people here
brag about the fact they can walk these streets alone.
These are the same people
who are afraid to fight Diamond Mine one-on-one.
Tonight, we're gonna solve that problem.
Roderick Strong is gonna win his last chance triple threat.
He will go on to Stand & Deliver on Saturday.
He will climb that ladder,
grab that title and become the two-time
North American champion.
Two-time, let's go.
Then that same day at Stand & Deliver,
the Creed Brothers will beat two other Tag Teams,
and they will become the new NXT Tag Team champions.
It's Wrestle Mania weekend.
Let's get ready to go.
There's nothing any better and any bigger than that.
At the end of it, Malcolm Bivens
will have more gold than Hall of Famer Mr. T himself.
I pity the fool who wants it with (Biv) Nasty.
Come on, Roderick, let's go.
[indistinct] Cool, baby.
Let's go, Rod.
You got this baby.
You're the champ.
You know 781 area code?
There's a text in me saying,
"Good luck on Saturday. We'll be watching."
It's those dudes that jumped us, man. It's the same dude--
Hey, hey, that's fine.
Stand & Deliver first, then when these guys pop up,
we'll take their heads off, all right?
Let's go.
We got this.
[Roderick Strong's music plays]
Creed Brothers got to clear their minds
before they go to Dallas.
[bell rings]
The following is the last chance triple threat match to qualify
for the North American Championship
at Stand & Deliver.
Representing Diamond Mine, Roderick Strong.
The same can be said for Roderick Strong,
who needs to clear his head,
needs to focus at the task at hand.
It's a last chance triple threat match.
Who's heading to Dallas?
Who's heading to the North American Championship
ladder match at Stand & Deliver?
[A-Kid's music plays]
Introducing A-Kid.
This is our main event of the final NXT
before Stand & Deliver's premium live event
with huge implications.
[Cameron Grimes' music plays]
Making his way to the ring, Cameron Grimes.
NXT Stand & Deliver is brought to you
by Applebees, irresistible featuring the brand
new broccoli cheddar Mac and
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favorite starting at just $8.99.
For tonight, Cameron Grimes
is gonna have to be irresistible inside the ring
because he is fighting for so much more
than just an opportunity to go to Dallas.
For Cameron Grimes tonight,
as we heard from him earlier, Wade,
he's fighting out for his late father.
Listen, everybody on planet Earth
can relate to Cameron Grimes.
This audience clearly likes Cameron Grimes,
but that's just the favorite.
Got to the industry thanks to his late father,
but does that mean he's gonna win tonight?
I'm sorry.
Life isn't kind like that.
He has a chance tonight and only a chance.
Let's not put the ending quite yet.
Right now again, this is triple threat rules.
No disqualification.
No count-out.
First pinfall submission will head to Dallas,
will head to NXT Stand & Deliver.
A-Kid goes up, goes over, shoulders are down,
Roderick Strong quickly now, crucifix pin center of the ring.
A-Kid able to kick out
and this is a fast-paced action
of what a triple threat match is.
You just look at the superstars in this matchup right.
This is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it kind of a thing.
Again, now as Roderick Strong trying to roll through,
looking to lock in the stronghold.
Look at A-Kid quickly trying to lock in his own submission.
Whoa, looking for the cave-in.
[crosstalk]
We have quite the stalemate between these three superstars.
Look, should all three have a nothing to lose mindset?
Hell no.
Nothing to lose.
Are you crazy?
They've got everything to lose tonight.
Listen.
Screw this last opportunity up,
you are gonna miss the biggest show of the year in NXT.
Lose tonight and you will have a 12 months hangover.
Yes, but if you don't throw caution to the wind,
if you don't take risks,
you don't throw it all out there here tonight,
you don't make it to Dallas,
you don't make it to Stand & Deliver.
I couldn't disagree with you at all on that one
but listen, nothing to lose, yes, you've got a lot to lose.
Right now as Roderick Strong
with everything to gain.
It could be a huge night for Diamond Mine on Saturday.
What a night it could be.
So much on the line for them.
Of course [indistinct]
will be competing in a triple threat
for the Tag Team Championship.
Roderick Strong wants to make sure
he's chasing gold too.
Not like that you won't.
Here's the deal with this young man,
A-Kid, taking the world by storm.
He's already conquered Europe.
This man [crosstalk] a lot of eyeballs here in the US.
Woah.
For A-Kid, what does Dallas mean to him?
At this point in his career,
you see some airline miles picked up
by the Spanish sensation.
Wait a minute.
Crazy.
Whoa.
Can he join?
Yes, the A-champ, Trick, and Melo are back joining us.
What an honor.
Welcome, gentlemen.
You talk about the North American champ,
these three are fighting for an opportunity to face you.
The final opportunity.
Are you getting nervous as we inch close to Dallas?
What a dumb question, first. Alright.
Great.
You started off on a dumb question
but first I just want to say
I picked these guys for a reason
because I want the best of the best in this match
so that way when I beat them
there's no debate on who the greatest ever is.
You would agree that Saturday
will be the biggest test in your career.
A-Kid knocks out Strong.
Yes, I guess I can say that much.
Let's go.
The A-champion out here.
Round of applause all the way around
for all three of these superstars
but again, no count-out, no disqualification.
This, a last chance triple threat match.
Solo Sikoa, one of the competitors Saturday
making his presence felt.
Who's heading to Dallas.
What's [indistinct] doing here?
Back live.
This is the main event of the final NXT
before Stand & Deliver this Saturday.
This is the last chance triple threat match.
Big frog splash from A-Kid.
All three superstars now and Carmelo Hayes.
All three are fighting for the opportunity
as we now see Santos Escobar emerge to face you in Dallas.
Of course.
The stars are out in force ahead of Stand & Deliver.
It's all about the North American championship.
Wow.
Look who else is here?
The arrogant Aussie himself, Grayson Waller.
Blanked by Sanga no less.
Man, look what I created.
Look at this.
I'm glad you bring that up, Carmelo,
because I want to ask you this match,
it's the last chance, right?
Who do you prefer to see added
to your North American Championship ladder match in Dallas?
I don't know, man.
I want A-Kid in there but I don't want get charged
for beating up a minor.
[indistinct]
Right now it's Strong looking for the stronghold again.
This time it's A-Kid trying to counter one more time
with another submission
but look at the strength of [crosstalk]
what a maestro Roderick Strong is.
Wait a minute.
No way.
[Indistinct] Double busting
[indistinct] Attempt, but no, denied.
Oh, man.
These guys got to do something, Trick.
They gots to be more careful.
[laughter] Cover.
Cameron Grimes a half-second away from heading to Dallas.
Cameron Grimes fighting
with his father on his mind, fighting to fulfill the promise.
Takes out the competition.
It could be Cameron Grimes gonna Dallas.
Slowly getting some wind in the sails right now
is Cameron Grimes getting a head of steam out.
I've got to hand it to you two
though I've got my Stand & Deliver fade done
at Melo's barber shop next weekend.
Thanks for looking out, lads.
Wade with the face.
That's why you look so cool, man.
Let me ask you, you still one of the [indistinct] fans?
Heck no.
Ain't nobody.
Now with those stupid questions he's asking.
-Get him out of here. -Right now?
No marks allowed.
Cameron Grimes looking to--
high cross body by Grimes.
This is the type of action
these three superstars knew
they were gonna have to pull through the stops
to make it to Dallas.
Cover.
Is it Grimes?
Strong saves the match.
Strong saves his opportunity
to go to Stand & Deliver on WrestleMania Saturday.
Hold your marbles right now.
I've go to tell you, whatever strategy you had coming in,
it's out the window at this point.
This is a brawl now.
This is our main event.
The final NXT before NXT Stand & Deliver
in Dallas on Saturday.
The winner will be added
to the North American Championship ladder match.
A-Kid now.
The power of Cameron Grimes.
[Indistinct] Maneuver.
Right on the top of the head.
The people are on their feet
for Trick and Melo on commentary.
This is crazy.
The few looking on.
Who will be the final entry
into the North American championship
ladder match at NXT Stand & Deliver?
I'm telling you,
if A-Kid could have pulled off a cover there,
he would have been going to Stand & Deliver
in the North American Championship ladder match.
Unable to make that cover now,
all three men groggy but slowly getting to their feet.
What a night it will be.
I don't see any of these guys making it.
I mean, champ, you're on your feet.
Oh, no.
They're beating the crap out of each other.
I mean I don't see them physically making me.
Whoever wins this matchup
is not gonna be 100%
which is 4 days away, remember.
All three of these superstars
now have to empty the tank.
Who will realize the opportunity of a lifetime?
Roderick Strong no stranger to big matches
when the lights are brightest.
Right.
That's a former North American champ,
two-time Tag Team champion.
Main event in multiple premium live events here in NXT.
He is the leader of the Diamond Mine for a reason.
Experience, ability to cope with pressure.
That is what is leading Roderick Strong to Stand & Deliver.
Strong answering right back.
Another back breaker to A-Kid.
Is he able to walk?
You might have to contend with Roderick Strong this Saturday.
I'm good.
This is where excellence comes through.
Roderick Strong has it in spades.
Malcolm Bivens can taste a big money matchup.
His second championship matchup this Saturday.
If Roderick Strong can push through,
if Roderick Strong can make it to Dallas.
A-Kid able to counter.
Right onto his feet.
A-Kid could consider an upset if--
He's out. He's on next game's mode.
Bivens grinning like a-- wow.
It's in the bag.
Oh my.
For his dream, for his destiny.
Grimes is heading to Dallas.
[bell ringing] [crowd cheering]
[Music]
Here is your winner, Cameron Grimes.
[music plays]
I can only imagine the emotions
flooding through Cameron Grimes,
who now is one win away from being a champion in NXT.
What an epic main event.
We've had so much on the table
for all three superstars.
All three men had their moments,
their opportunities to win this match.
It was all going Roderick Strong's way,
but at the last second, out of nowhere,
Cameron Grimes pulling that [indistinct].
He has punched his ticket this Saturday, Stand & Deliver.
Hey, Cameron.
Congratulations.
You made it.
I'm sure your posse's proud of you,
but there ain't no way
you walking out of Stand & Deliver as na champion.
[Spanish language]
[crowd cheering]
On Saturday, I'm gonna take that title
and I'm gonna bring it back to La Familia.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.
Santos, mate.
[crowd boos]
Family doesn't matter, and that image of me
bringing down the North American title is gonna go viral.
Hey, shut yo' ass up.
Hey, you see this is about to be a fight.
[crowd cheers]
The street champion will become
the new North American champion.
And all I got to say is
I'm taking that North American championship to the moon.
It's pumping up.
Who would climb the ladder
and retrieve the North American title?
Tensions have been boiling over all night.
Who in NXT will cement their own legacy?
Who will Stand & Deliver?
Saturday.
[crowd cheers]