1 00:00:01,167 --> 00:00:03,803 [music] 2 00:00:04,304 --> 00:00:06,473 [narrator] Then. 3 00:00:10,910 --> 00:00:12,912 Now. 4 00:00:15,949 --> 00:00:17,550 Forever. 5 00:00:18,351 --> 00:00:20,687 [crowd cheering] 6 00:00:22,856 --> 00:00:24,791 Together. 7 00:00:28,428 --> 00:00:30,997 [Music] 8 00:00:31,064 --> 00:00:36,603 High noon in the lone star state. 9 00:00:37,937 --> 00:00:38,605 This… 10 00:00:38,671 --> 00:00:41,107 This is Wrestle Mania weekend. 11 00:00:41,174 --> 00:00:44,177 Wrestle Mania weekend, yes. 12 00:00:44,744 --> 00:00:47,514 [narrator] And the superstars of NXT 13 00:00:50,450 --> 00:00:54,687 stand on the doorstep to immortality. 14 00:00:56,456 --> 00:00:58,758 -Stand and deliver. -We will stand. 15 00:00:58,825 --> 00:00:59,893 -I will stand. 16 00:00:59,959 --> 00:01:02,762 I stand before the world… 17 00:01:02,829 --> 00:01:05,632 …to deliver on a promise. 18 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:08,468 On my promise. 19 00:01:09,169 --> 00:01:13,940 I will cement my legacy to deliver on my promise. 20 00:01:14,007 --> 00:01:16,609 -My promise. -[foreign language] 21 00:01:17,610 --> 00:01:23,483 Of becoming the greatest women's champion of all time. 22 00:01:24,784 --> 00:01:29,722 -We stand before the world… -…to climb to the top. 23 00:01:29,789 --> 00:01:34,194 -To build my legacy. -To reach my potential 24 00:01:34,260 --> 00:01:36,596 as the A champion. 25 00:01:38,198 --> 00:01:41,668 You think you got Wrestle Mania weekend all figured out? 26 00:01:42,802 --> 00:01:46,739 [announcer] The new NXT champion… 27 00:01:49,375 --> 00:01:53,413 -Hello, DC! -It's up to everybody. 28 00:01:54,614 --> 00:01:57,617 We stand on the shoulders of giants. 29 00:01:59,486 --> 00:02:03,623 -Let me talk to you. -I will stand victorious. 30 00:02:04,924 --> 00:02:07,160 [Music] 31 00:02:07,227 --> 00:02:08,795 We will stand. 32 00:02:08,862 --> 00:02:11,431 We will stand as champions. 33 00:02:13,299 --> 00:02:15,602 -In Dallas. -I will stand as champion. 34 00:02:15,668 --> 00:02:17,170 -We will stand as champion. 35 00:02:17,237 --> 00:02:19,806 I deliver a reality check. 36 00:02:19,873 --> 00:02:23,376 Another show-stealer. I will deliver. 37 00:02:23,443 --> 00:02:26,412 -I will deliver. -We will deliver. 38 00:02:26,479 --> 00:02:27,380 My moment. 39 00:02:27,447 --> 00:02:30,049 -One step closer. -One step closer. 40 00:02:30,116 --> 00:02:32,986 -One step closer… -To immortality. 41 00:02:33,052 --> 00:02:34,754 -Immortality. 42 00:02:34,821 --> 00:02:40,226 [crowd] NXT! NXT! 43 00:02:41,027 --> 00:02:46,733 [man] And now, Applebee's presents "NXT Stand & Deliver". 44 00:02:48,535 --> 00:02:51,704 [Music] 45 00:02:51,771 --> 00:02:53,773 [crowd cheering] 46 00:02:54,841 --> 00:02:58,211 [Vic] You are looking live inside the American Airlines Center 47 00:02:58,278 --> 00:03:03,583 as NXT is on the doorstep of the grandest stage of them all, Wrestle Mania. 48 00:03:03,650 --> 00:03:06,286 Who will take a giant step towards immortality? 49 00:03:06,352 --> 00:03:08,721 Who will begin to build their own legacy? 50 00:03:08,788 --> 00:03:12,058 Simply put, tonight who will stand and deliver? 51 00:03:12,125 --> 00:03:15,762 Welcome to ringside, I'm Vic Joseph along with Wade Barrett. 52 00:03:15,828 --> 00:03:17,397 Are you ready? 53 00:03:17,463 --> 00:03:21,834 It is Dallas, it is the first time in nearly two years NXT is on the road. 54 00:03:21,901 --> 00:03:25,271 Listen, my own career was shot out of a cannon 55 00:03:25,338 --> 00:03:29,976 in this very arena 12 years ago when I won NXT season one. 56 00:03:30,043 --> 00:03:31,778 The same thing will happen today, 57 00:03:31,844 --> 00:03:36,883 as some of our top NXT superstars are going to stand and deliver. 58 00:03:36,950 --> 00:03:40,720 We're kicking things off with a ladder match here at Stand & Deliver. 59 00:03:40,787 --> 00:03:43,189 [rocket propulsion] 60 00:03:51,297 --> 00:03:54,233 [Cameron Grimes's music plays] 61 00:03:54,934 --> 00:03:56,936 [crowd cheers] 62 00:04:02,475 --> 00:04:03,743 [bell rings] 63 00:04:03,810 --> 00:04:06,112 [announcer] The following contest is a ladder match 64 00:04:06,179 --> 00:04:09,415 for the NXT North American championship. 65 00:04:09,482 --> 00:04:13,119 Introducing, Cameron Grimes. 66 00:04:21,527 --> 00:04:25,064 [Vic] You see the focus in the eyes of Cameron Grimes. 67 00:04:25,131 --> 00:04:28,134 Wade, tonight is more than just about a championship. 68 00:04:28,201 --> 00:04:32,438 [Wade] Cameron grimes has been highly emotional in the run-up 69 00:04:32,505 --> 00:04:36,009 to today, in Stand & Deliver, saying he's doing this 70 00:04:36,075 --> 00:04:38,978 for his late father who brought him into this industry. 71 00:04:39,245 --> 00:04:40,980 He promised his late father 72 00:04:41,047 --> 00:04:44,651 one day he was going to be a champion, here in NXT. 73 00:04:44,717 --> 00:04:47,153 I'll be honest, it's a heartwarming story. 74 00:04:47,220 --> 00:04:49,522 Does it mean it's going to happen? No. 75 00:04:49,589 --> 00:04:52,058 Life simply isn't like that for me. 76 00:04:52,125 --> 00:04:54,861 You don't get happy endings for free in this world. 77 00:04:54,927 --> 00:04:57,130 The truth is, if Cameron Grimes 78 00:04:57,196 --> 00:05:00,300 wants to make it happen, he needs to leave the emotion 79 00:05:00,366 --> 00:05:02,969 outside of the ring and get the business done. 80 00:05:03,036 --> 00:05:07,507 [Vic] You see the field, all looking up at the North American championship. 81 00:05:07,573 --> 00:05:10,343 [Carmelo Hayes's music plays] 82 00:05:10,410 --> 00:05:12,445 [crowd cheering] 83 00:05:14,280 --> 00:05:16,816 [announcer] Accompanied by Trick Williams, 84 00:05:16,883 --> 00:05:22,955 he is the NXT North American champion, Carmelo Hayes. 85 00:05:23,790 --> 00:05:26,759 [Vic] Who'll be the first one to climb the ladder, retrieve the title, 86 00:05:26,826 --> 00:05:30,463 and call themselves North American champion? 87 00:05:30,530 --> 00:05:34,000 It's this superstar, who has been the A champion. 88 00:05:34,067 --> 00:05:37,670 Look, you've been in his boots on the same weekend. 89 00:05:37,737 --> 00:05:42,508 [Wade] I've got to tell you, seven years ago, I was forced 90 00:05:42,575 --> 00:05:45,144 to put my intercontinental championship on the line 91 00:05:45,211 --> 00:05:47,513 in a ladder match at Wrestle Mania. 92 00:05:47,580 --> 00:05:49,649 It did not end well for me. 93 00:05:49,716 --> 00:05:53,720 The difference being Carmelo Hayes elected to have this matchup. 94 00:05:53,786 --> 00:05:57,523 He has chosen to do it because he is supremely confident. 95 00:05:57,590 --> 00:05:59,492 He wants to take on the best 96 00:05:59,559 --> 00:06:02,261 because he believes he can beat the absolute best. 97 00:06:02,328 --> 00:06:03,896 The question is: 98 00:06:03,963 --> 00:06:07,934 is this going to be a foolish move from Carmelo Hayes 99 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:12,505 or is this a stroke of genius to cement his legacy, here in NXT? 100 00:06:12,572 --> 00:06:14,173 Only time is going to tell. 101 00:06:14,574 --> 00:06:19,312 [Vic] Look, Wade, this match sets the tone for Wrestle Mania weekend. 102 00:06:19,378 --> 00:06:20,480 These five superstars. 103 00:06:20,546 --> 00:06:23,282 [Vic] Listen, a lot of pressure on their shoulders. 104 00:06:23,349 --> 00:06:26,986 Four of these men had to qualify to be in the matchup 105 00:06:27,053 --> 00:06:31,691 and get the right to challenge Carmelo for the North American championship. 106 00:06:31,958 --> 00:06:35,027 These really are the best of the best, here in NXT. 107 00:06:35,094 --> 00:06:37,163 What a crew. What a match. 108 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:39,732 This, I believe, is going to be a highlight reel. 109 00:06:43,469 --> 00:06:46,839 [Vic] We also have to mention on the outside Legado Del Fantasma. 110 00:06:46,906 --> 00:06:49,208 We see Trick Williams as well. 111 00:06:49,275 --> 00:06:53,212 It is all about the North American title. 112 00:06:57,650 --> 00:06:58,918 [inaudible] 113 00:06:58,985 --> 00:07:02,622 You see this? I gave you this opportunity. 114 00:07:02,688 --> 00:07:06,692 This is the most important championship and you don't deserve it. 115 00:07:06,759 --> 00:07:08,694 None of y'all. 116 00:07:08,761 --> 00:07:10,029 I got this, Trick. 117 00:07:10,096 --> 00:07:11,631 None of y'all. 118 00:07:11,697 --> 00:07:13,833 [Vic] Whoa, time for talk is over. 119 00:07:13,900 --> 00:07:16,702 It's got to be said the champion put himself in this position. 120 00:07:16,769 --> 00:07:20,006 [Wade] He's been like this from day one, fears nobody. 121 00:07:20,072 --> 00:07:22,241 There you go, Trick Williams on the outside, 122 00:07:22,308 --> 00:07:27,747 that's his boy helping out from the go, as he has done in the run of the champ. 123 00:07:27,814 --> 00:07:30,149 [Vic] You look around, you see the entire field. 124 00:07:30,216 --> 00:07:34,153 Look, you've talked about Santos Escobar and his history in ladder matches. 125 00:07:34,220 --> 00:07:38,791 [Wade] Absolutely. You just need to go back twelve months to 2021, 126 00:07:38,858 --> 00:07:43,796 Santos Escobar in a ladder match back then for a championship. 127 00:07:43,863 --> 00:07:47,834 Of course, "the emperor of lucha libre" won that particular match. 128 00:07:47,900 --> 00:07:52,171 He has form, he has quality, he has class. Can he get the job done today? 129 00:07:52,238 --> 00:07:55,341 [Vic] Right now, Escobar on the wrong end of Cameron Grimes. 130 00:07:55,408 --> 00:07:58,878 Did you see again Trick Williams paying dividends for the A champion? 131 00:07:58,945 --> 00:08:01,113 It's Cameron Grimes taking it to Escobar. 132 00:08:01,180 --> 00:08:05,251 [Wade] Listen, Carmelo Hayes was 99% of the way there 133 00:08:05,318 --> 00:08:09,889 before his childhood friend Trick Williams arrived in NXT. 134 00:08:09,956 --> 00:08:12,825 They have been unstoppable since they linked up. 135 00:08:14,827 --> 00:08:16,229 [Hayes] Hey, Trick. 136 00:08:17,230 --> 00:08:20,066 Where are you going? What you want? 137 00:08:21,934 --> 00:08:26,706 [Vic] Williams getting caught at every corner. There is Solo Sikoa. 138 00:08:26,772 --> 00:08:28,674 Used to fighting in the streets. 139 00:08:28,741 --> 00:08:31,644 Surely, no stranger to using his environment. 140 00:08:31,711 --> 00:08:33,880 [Wade] Listen to me, the big difference is 141 00:08:33,946 --> 00:08:38,251 through all the experience and toughness of the street fighter from the island, 142 00:08:38,317 --> 00:08:43,089 Solo Sikoa has never once in his life been in an environment like this. 143 00:08:43,155 --> 00:08:47,193 Not just the high-pressure situation of NXT Stand & Deliver 144 00:08:47,260 --> 00:08:52,565 on Wrestle Mania weekend but fighting four other top athletes with ladders. 145 00:08:53,432 --> 00:08:55,968 [Vic] You're looking around, you see the field. 146 00:08:56,035 --> 00:08:58,971 It's Hayes, it's Escobar. Look, this, the biggest stage 147 00:08:59,038 --> 00:09:01,540 all five of these superstars have competed 148 00:09:01,607 --> 00:09:04,977 and the butterflies got to be the size of eagles here, this afternoon. 149 00:09:05,044 --> 00:09:08,414 [Wade] This is a huge step up for NXT as a whole, 150 00:09:08,481 --> 00:09:10,750 but you know for a fact that Santos Escobar 151 00:09:10,816 --> 00:09:14,820 thrives in a high-pressure, high spotlight situation. 152 00:09:14,887 --> 00:09:18,190 [Vic] Look at Grimes now, trying to take advantage. 153 00:09:18,257 --> 00:09:20,626 Hayes not going to like the view when he turns around. 154 00:09:20,693 --> 00:09:22,395 Oh. 155 00:09:24,730 --> 00:09:27,466 I didn't think we'd see any teamwork in this match. 156 00:09:27,533 --> 00:09:30,469 [Wade] Trust me, this will be a loose alliance. 157 00:09:30,536 --> 00:09:34,674 Your friend, at any moment in time, can turn into your enemy 158 00:09:34,740 --> 00:09:36,442 in a heartbeat in this kind of matchup. 159 00:09:36,509 --> 00:09:37,944 Too much at stake, too much on the line. 160 00:09:38,010 --> 00:09:42,648 [Vic] Speaking of enemies, Grayson Waller said he would go viral here tonight. 161 00:09:42,715 --> 00:09:45,718 Now it's Waller yelling out to his own personal security. 162 00:09:46,686 --> 00:09:50,122 [Wade] Here's the deal, we've got Legado Del Fantasma on the outside, 163 00:09:50,189 --> 00:09:54,794 we got Sanga on the outside, we've seen Trick Williams' involvement. 164 00:09:54,860 --> 00:09:59,231 How much of a role are they going to play? 165 00:09:59,298 --> 00:10:01,367 [Vic] Oh! Here we go! 166 00:10:05,271 --> 00:10:07,573 [crowd cheers] 167 00:10:10,876 --> 00:10:14,146 [Vic] Waller, he's got that punching background. 168 00:10:14,213 --> 00:10:18,017 -Waller just took out Legado. -Former amateur boxer. 169 00:10:18,084 --> 00:10:19,986 Man, he can bang in that ring. 170 00:10:21,454 --> 00:10:26,525 [Vic] You imagine if Grayson Waller is the one to climb the ladder 171 00:10:26,592 --> 00:10:29,028 and retrieve the North American title. 172 00:10:29,095 --> 00:10:32,865 [Wade] I'm telling you this, Grayson Waller, as much as I disdain the man, 173 00:10:32,932 --> 00:10:36,469 as much as I think he's a snake, he's a rat, he's a coward, 174 00:10:36,535 --> 00:10:39,839 he will always take the lowest way possible to get what he wants, 175 00:10:39,905 --> 00:10:44,310 the truth is he is one hell of an athlete, he's one hell of a competitor. 176 00:10:44,377 --> 00:10:47,213 With Sanga by his side, he might be unstoppable now. 177 00:10:47,279 --> 00:10:49,882 [Vic] Oh. Speaking about being unstoppable, 178 00:10:49,949 --> 00:10:52,485 look who just turned into a one-man wrecking crew. 179 00:10:52,551 --> 00:10:54,720 [Wade] Human brick wall is Sanga. 180 00:10:54,787 --> 00:10:57,256 The size of the man, just sheer humanity. 181 00:10:57,323 --> 00:10:59,091 Got to be well over 300 pounds. 182 00:10:59,158 --> 00:11:02,962 A kick to the chest will stop anyone in his tracks. 183 00:11:03,029 --> 00:11:05,364 [Vic] Trending number one is Stand and Deliver. 184 00:11:05,431 --> 00:11:07,433 Look who just went airborne! 185 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:10,336 [Wade] Yes, but look, Sanga barely went down to one knee. 186 00:11:12,204 --> 00:11:14,407 [Vic] Escobar. 187 00:11:14,473 --> 00:11:18,444 [Wade] Human torpedo, "the emperor of lucha libre" 188 00:11:18,511 --> 00:11:21,947 on a mission to continue running the bingo, here in NXT. 189 00:11:25,851 --> 00:11:30,056 [Vic] A hard-hitting matchup for these… What's on Cameron Grimes's mind? 190 00:11:33,592 --> 00:11:36,328 [Wade] Here's the deal, in a matchup like this, 191 00:11:36,395 --> 00:11:40,900 you have to put everything on the line, including your health and well-being 192 00:11:40,966 --> 00:11:42,568 in order to climb that ladder. 193 00:11:42,635 --> 00:11:46,172 [Vic] Look at Hayes. He's realizing. He's looking at the title. 194 00:11:46,238 --> 00:11:47,473 He's looking around. 195 00:11:47,540 --> 00:11:49,775 Carmelo Hayes takes out Cameron Grimes. 196 00:11:49,842 --> 00:11:52,445 [Wade] These guys are out of their minds. 197 00:11:54,113 --> 00:11:56,649 Everybody putting it all on the line. 198 00:11:56,716 --> 00:12:01,120 Take another look at this human demolition derby that we are witnessing 199 00:12:01,187 --> 00:12:03,923 in the opening matchup of Stand & Deliver. 200 00:12:04,423 --> 00:12:07,660 [Vic] Look, it's all about high risk to have high reward, 201 00:12:07,727 --> 00:12:11,030 and the biggest reward is becoming the North American champion. 202 00:12:11,097 --> 00:12:13,766 You can see the A champion pulling out all the stops. 203 00:12:13,833 --> 00:12:17,303 There's only one man standing, Grayson Waller. 204 00:12:17,369 --> 00:12:19,405 [Wade] Isn't he loving every second of it? 205 00:12:19,472 --> 00:12:22,808 Smartest thing I've ever seen Grayson Waller done! 206 00:12:22,875 --> 00:12:25,211 You've got the ring to yourself, make it count. 207 00:12:25,277 --> 00:12:28,647 [Vic] Waller climbing. Waller quickly… Sikoa, oh. 208 00:12:28,714 --> 00:12:32,051 Cutting off Waller, who was very close, two rungs away from the title. 209 00:12:32,118 --> 00:12:34,820 [Wade] He got himself an eight-foot ladder there. 210 00:12:34,887 --> 00:12:38,057 Needed a ten-foot ladder, perhaps, to be within touching distance 211 00:12:38,124 --> 00:12:41,393 of that North American championship dangling way above the ring. 212 00:12:41,460 --> 00:12:44,830 [Vic] The last thing that Sikoa needs in his hands is a ladder. 213 00:12:44,897 --> 00:12:47,633 [Wade] Oh, man. Got to be handy with the steel. 214 00:12:47,700 --> 00:12:49,802 If you come from the streets, you got to earn your keep. 215 00:12:49,869 --> 00:12:52,571 Solo Sikoa knows exactly how to do that. 216 00:12:52,638 --> 00:12:54,006 [Vic] You're taking a look at this matchup, 217 00:12:54,073 --> 00:12:57,109 you've competed in ladder matches time and time again. 218 00:12:57,176 --> 00:13:01,080 What sort of strategy now needs to be implemented by these superstars? 219 00:13:01,147 --> 00:13:03,315 [Wade] Listen, within the first two minutes of this matchup, 220 00:13:03,382 --> 00:13:06,519 any strategy anybody had probably went out the window 221 00:13:06,585 --> 00:13:09,522 once they tasted the steel of those ladders. 222 00:13:09,588 --> 00:13:12,658 I'm sure Carmelo Hayes had the best of confidence, 223 00:13:12,725 --> 00:13:14,560 the best of intentions, 224 00:13:14,627 --> 00:13:17,696 but that confidence must be eroding before our eyes, 225 00:13:17,763 --> 00:13:20,533 as he's sandwiched between two ladders. 226 00:13:20,599 --> 00:13:24,336 [Vic] Right now, it is Sikoa who's in the driver's seat. 227 00:13:24,403 --> 00:13:26,405 [crowd booing] 228 00:13:30,976 --> 00:13:33,312 Oh, three-for-one. 229 00:13:34,680 --> 00:13:38,951 [Wade] For me, solo Sikoa is absolutely the outsider in this matchup. 230 00:13:39,018 --> 00:13:41,487 We've simply seen less of him in NXT 231 00:13:41,554 --> 00:13:43,956 than we have any of his opponents in this matchup. 232 00:13:44,023 --> 00:13:47,226 We know he has great pedigree, even though he fights solo. 233 00:13:47,293 --> 00:13:48,727 [Vic] He might be the outsider, but right now, 234 00:13:48,794 --> 00:13:50,930 he's got the inside track to the north American title. 235 00:13:50,996 --> 00:13:53,332 -[Wade] Now's your big chance. -[Vic] Sikoa, rung by rung. 236 00:13:53,399 --> 00:13:55,834 Oh, Cameron grimes, just in the nick of time, 237 00:13:55,901 --> 00:13:59,271 did not want to see his big opportunity slip through his grasp 238 00:13:59,338 --> 00:14:02,675 after he struggled for weeks to get this matchup. 239 00:14:02,741 --> 00:14:06,078 [Vic] You can see the welts forming on the body of Cameron Grimes. 240 00:14:06,145 --> 00:14:09,281 Oh, Grimes' knees buckled by Sikoa. 241 00:14:09,348 --> 00:14:14,653 [Wade] A welt on your body is absolutely the least of your problems 242 00:14:14,720 --> 00:14:16,188 in this kind of matchup. 243 00:14:16,255 --> 00:14:20,059 I've seen individuals snap limbs, be busted wide open. 244 00:14:20,125 --> 00:14:25,731 [Vic] Grimes said he's the only male in his family to carry on his dad's name. 245 00:14:25,798 --> 00:14:27,433 It's what's fueling him tonight. 246 00:14:27,499 --> 00:14:29,568 He's going to need all the passion, 247 00:14:29,635 --> 00:14:31,537 he's going to need all the drive and determination 248 00:14:31,604 --> 00:14:33,939 to get up to the top of the ladder. 249 00:14:34,006 --> 00:14:35,608 [Wade] Lot of moving elements in this matchup. 250 00:14:35,674 --> 00:14:39,211 For me, the favorite has to be the man who is the best mover 251 00:14:39,278 --> 00:14:43,048 of his generation, the A champ. For me, that is Carmelo Hayes. 252 00:14:43,115 --> 00:14:45,985 You will not see a more fluid athlete in that ring. 253 00:14:46,518 --> 00:14:49,588 [Trick] Who you think you're messing with, man? 254 00:14:49,655 --> 00:14:51,657 [Vic] Trick wanting nothing to do with Grimes 255 00:14:51,724 --> 00:14:54,059 and neither does Carmelo Hayes. 256 00:14:54,260 --> 00:14:58,864 [Wade] Just poleaxed in full flow, did a full 360 spin. 257 00:14:58,931 --> 00:15:02,201 Here's the problem, just as you get a little bit of momentum, 258 00:15:02,268 --> 00:15:06,605 somebody like "the emperor of lucha libre" Santos Escobar, 259 00:15:06,672 --> 00:15:09,041 is waiting in the wings to take over. 260 00:15:09,108 --> 00:15:10,976 [Vic] Elektra Lopez… Oh. 261 00:15:11,043 --> 00:15:15,614 [Wade] No. No disqualifications in this matchup, of course. 262 00:15:16,115 --> 00:15:18,350 [Vic] Oh. Now, it's Santos Escobar. 263 00:15:18,417 --> 00:15:24,123 Could it be his destiny to wear gold once again, here in NXT? 264 00:15:24,189 --> 00:15:27,793 [Wade] Absorbing the spotlight, all eyes on Santos. 265 00:15:27,860 --> 00:15:29,862 This is your opportunity. 266 00:15:32,398 --> 00:15:34,667 [Vic] Waller just gets dropped. 267 00:15:34,733 --> 00:15:39,271 Now, Escobar, the only one with a ladder in his hands. 268 00:15:39,905 --> 00:15:42,174 This could be Escobar's moment. 269 00:15:42,241 --> 00:15:44,076 [Wade] I'm telling you, historically speaking, 270 00:15:44,143 --> 00:15:46,979 you rarely get more than 10 seconds to scale the ladder. 271 00:15:47,046 --> 00:15:50,115 -[Vic] He didn't even get 10. -[Wade] He got about 6.5. 272 00:15:50,182 --> 00:15:54,954 Grayson Waller leaping athletically out of nowhere, as only he can. 273 00:15:56,722 --> 00:16:01,393 Oh, this would be the worst way to kick off Stand & Deliver, 274 00:16:01,460 --> 00:16:04,997 if the coward Grayson Waller takes this home. 275 00:16:05,064 --> 00:16:06,598 [Vic] It's right there. Waller is able to turn around… 276 00:16:06,665 --> 00:16:10,235 Now Waller, all the way to the tippy top. Waller has his hands on the title. 277 00:16:10,302 --> 00:16:13,605 A champion sensed it. A champion though comes in, 278 00:16:13,672 --> 00:16:16,108 and gets lifted, and then planted by Waller. 279 00:16:17,209 --> 00:16:20,746 Whoa, whoa. Hayes had other things on his mind. 280 00:16:20,813 --> 00:16:23,816 [Wade] Such is the cat-like reflexes of Carmelo Hayes, 281 00:16:23,882 --> 00:16:28,020 turns an l into a w in short time, but a punch to the jaw will stop anyone. 282 00:16:29,021 --> 00:16:33,759 [Vic] Risks these superstars are willing to take. Whoa. 283 00:16:34,727 --> 00:16:38,864 [Wade] Clean the clock of the arrogant Aussie Grayson Waller. 284 00:16:38,931 --> 00:16:41,500 He's out of there. Now's your chance, A champ. 285 00:16:43,068 --> 00:16:45,871 [Vic] Take one more look. Boom. 286 00:16:45,938 --> 00:16:50,209 Now, it's Carmelo Hayes who is starting his climb to retain the championship. 287 00:16:50,275 --> 00:16:54,913 One more time, Solo Sikoa able to come in and cut off Carmelo Hayes. 288 00:16:54,980 --> 00:16:58,283 [Wade] Carmelo Hayes has springs in his boots. 289 00:16:58,350 --> 00:17:00,285 [Vic] Whoa. No more spring. 290 00:17:00,352 --> 00:17:06,158 [Wade] Solo Sikoa has stone in his fists and stone in his feet. 291 00:17:06,225 --> 00:17:10,329 Made it count there. Now's your big opportunity, Solo Sikoa. 292 00:17:10,396 --> 00:17:11,830 [crowd chants] 293 00:17:11,897 --> 00:17:16,935 [Wade] NXT universe rallying Solo Sikoa, who's starting his climb. 294 00:17:17,002 --> 00:17:20,272 So much taken out of Sikoa's… now Escobar joins the fray. 295 00:17:20,339 --> 00:17:23,675 [Wade] You just see these athletes now slowly climbing the ladder. 296 00:17:23,742 --> 00:17:26,378 Due to the wear and tear they've all absorbed 297 00:17:26,445 --> 00:17:28,981 at this point, it's hard to pick a winner. 298 00:17:29,048 --> 00:17:31,050 Such is the level of abuse. 299 00:17:31,116 --> 00:17:34,053 Santos Escobar, fingers on the North American championship. 300 00:17:34,119 --> 00:17:37,589 [Vic] Looking back up again. Almost out of desperation, Sikoa. 301 00:17:37,656 --> 00:17:38,957 Oh, no. 302 00:17:40,759 --> 00:17:42,494 Oh! 303 00:17:48,133 --> 00:17:51,503 [crowd chants] 304 00:17:54,640 --> 00:17:57,076 Feel the impact. Boom. 305 00:17:58,844 --> 00:18:01,313 One more time, listen. 306 00:18:03,315 --> 00:18:06,685 That is a grown man bouncing off of a steel ladder. 307 00:18:06,752 --> 00:18:11,657 [Wade] That is the spine, that is the back of the neck bouncing off solid steel. 308 00:18:11,723 --> 00:18:14,126 Solo Sikoa must be 260 pounds. 309 00:18:14,193 --> 00:18:17,863 [crowd chants:] This is awesome! 310 00:18:18,730 --> 00:18:21,166 [Vic] This, indeed, is awesome. 311 00:18:21,233 --> 00:18:23,735 Now it's, oh, Escobar in with a high knee. 312 00:18:23,802 --> 00:18:26,738 This is how we are kicking off Stand & Deliver, Wrestle Mania Saturday. 313 00:18:26,805 --> 00:18:29,808 [Wade] This is the experience factor kicking in now, 314 00:18:29,875 --> 00:18:33,412 but out of nowhere, oscillating wildly, 315 00:18:33,479 --> 00:18:37,649 Cameron Grimes managing to keep himself in this fight. 316 00:18:37,716 --> 00:18:39,351 [Vic] There are bodies scattered 317 00:18:39,418 --> 00:18:42,788 all throughout the American Airlines Center. 318 00:18:42,855 --> 00:18:46,458 The NXT North American title hanging high above the ring. 319 00:18:46,525 --> 00:18:49,895 Who will be the first to climb the ladder, retrieve the title, 320 00:18:49,962 --> 00:18:51,430 call themselves champ… 321 00:18:51,497 --> 00:18:54,933 -Trick Williams isn't in this match. -[Wade] This ain't a good idea. 322 00:19:02,474 --> 00:19:04,877 [Vic] What the hell? 323 00:19:06,912 --> 00:19:09,181 Did you see the strength? 324 00:19:14,686 --> 00:19:17,022 Oh, Wilde, Mendoza. 325 00:19:17,089 --> 00:19:22,194 [Wade] Elektra Lopez serving as a distraction just long enough. 326 00:19:23,262 --> 00:19:28,033 Now pulling double duty on the big man, Sanga, and Legado Del Fantasma. 327 00:19:28,100 --> 00:19:31,403 [Vic] Trying to chop down Sanga. 328 00:19:31,470 --> 00:19:34,540 -[Wade] You might need more men. -[Vic] Wait a minute. 329 00:19:37,976 --> 00:19:40,045 -[Wade] Oh. -[Vic] Waller. 330 00:19:45,784 --> 00:19:47,486 NXT universe loving it. 331 00:19:47,553 --> 00:19:50,389 Wilde and Mendoza might not be loving it right now. 332 00:19:50,455 --> 00:19:52,424 [Wade] Nothing the referees can do. 333 00:19:52,491 --> 00:19:55,794 What a massive destruction we've got going on at ringside. 334 00:19:55,861 --> 00:19:57,629 Sanga looks unstoppable. 335 00:20:05,237 --> 00:20:08,540 [Vic] Take a look at just the pure carnage. 336 00:20:08,607 --> 00:20:10,375 Take another look. 337 00:20:10,442 --> 00:20:14,112 [Wade] Elektra Lopez doing what luchadors do best. 338 00:20:14,179 --> 00:20:17,115 She has learned well from the master, Santos Escobar. 339 00:20:17,182 --> 00:20:21,620 [Vic] Wilde and Mendoza sandwiching Sanga. Oh. 340 00:20:21,687 --> 00:20:24,356 [Wade] Let's face it, nobody in the history of NXT 341 00:20:24,423 --> 00:20:27,626 has played the numbers game better than Legado Del Fantasma. 342 00:20:27,693 --> 00:20:29,294 [Vic] I hate to agree with you. 343 00:20:29,361 --> 00:20:33,131 [Wade] Boy, did they needed tonight to stop Sanga in his tracks? 344 00:20:33,198 --> 00:20:35,334 [Vic] Right now, you just take a look at everything going on. 345 00:20:35,400 --> 00:20:39,271 Did you think we would have this sort of carnage in this matchup? 346 00:20:39,338 --> 00:20:44,443 [Wade] The ringside area has been thrashed, and this is match number one. 347 00:20:45,043 --> 00:20:47,079 [crowd chants] 348 00:20:48,246 --> 00:20:52,818 [Vic] Sikoa hoists up one. No way. 349 00:20:57,255 --> 00:20:59,825 Sikoa planting Legado. 350 00:20:59,891 --> 00:21:01,827 [Wade] Absolute powerhouse of a man. 351 00:21:01,893 --> 00:21:05,364 -[Vic] No one's standing, Wade. -[Wade] This is your big opportunity now. 352 00:21:05,430 --> 00:21:08,133 You have to take this when you get it. 353 00:21:08,200 --> 00:21:10,168 [Vic] Sikoa trying to manipulate 354 00:21:10,235 --> 00:21:13,705 this ladder that has been bent and mangled. 355 00:21:13,772 --> 00:21:15,474 Now starting his climb. 356 00:21:17,175 --> 00:21:20,212 [Wade] Just how sturdy is the ladder at this point? 357 00:21:20,279 --> 00:21:22,614 Just how sturdy are the legs of Solo Sikoa? 358 00:21:22,681 --> 00:21:24,549 Just how long has he got? 359 00:21:24,616 --> 00:21:26,952 [Vic] Sikoa's got to go maybe one more step. 360 00:21:27,019 --> 00:21:29,054 Escobar's quickly starting to rise. 361 00:21:29,121 --> 00:21:32,357 -[Wade] Shows the lack of… Oh, no. -[Vic] Trick Williams. 362 00:21:35,160 --> 00:21:39,264 [Wade] Trick Williams instrumental in this matchup thus far, 363 00:21:39,331 --> 00:21:42,934 as he has been the entire reign of the A champ, Carmelo Hayes. 364 00:21:44,403 --> 00:21:49,574 [Vic] Wait. Can he do this? Trick's scared of heights. 365 00:21:49,641 --> 00:21:51,743 [Wade] This ain't a good idea, Trick. 366 00:21:53,812 --> 00:21:56,448 -[Vic] Williams… -[Wade] That is the face of fear. 367 00:21:58,817 --> 00:22:00,919 [Vic] How? Williams's so close. 368 00:22:00,986 --> 00:22:03,088 [Wade] He's doing it for his boy, though. 369 00:22:05,657 --> 00:22:06,825 [Vic] Cameron Grimes. 370 00:22:15,333 --> 00:22:18,270 [crowd chants:] To the moon! 371 00:22:19,404 --> 00:22:22,074 This is the moment for Grimes. 372 00:22:23,375 --> 00:22:25,277 Trying to pull back the ladder. 373 00:22:28,246 --> 00:22:30,849 Take a look. Cameron Grimes. 374 00:22:30,916 --> 00:22:34,586 Oh, what a nasty landing for Trick Williams. 375 00:22:34,653 --> 00:22:37,589 Cameron Grimes, rung by rung. 376 00:22:37,656 --> 00:22:40,359 So much has been taken out of all these superstars. 377 00:22:40,425 --> 00:22:42,627 So much has been taken out of Cameron Grimes. 378 00:22:42,694 --> 00:22:45,697 Grimes now, moving at the normal pace in which he would. 379 00:22:45,764 --> 00:22:49,134 [Wade] Just too difficult to climb that ladder rapidly 380 00:22:49,201 --> 00:22:53,672 after the abuse that that body of Cameron Grimes has taken. 381 00:22:53,739 --> 00:22:59,411 [Vic] It's Carmelo calling his shot. When Hayes shoots, he don't miss. 382 00:22:59,478 --> 00:23:02,047 [Vic] Ladder's way out of position. 383 00:23:02,114 --> 00:23:05,217 [Vic] So close. Waller swinging away. Waller now, right there. 384 00:23:05,283 --> 00:23:08,887 Carmelo Hayes trying to fight to retain his title. Hayes… Oh! 385 00:23:08,954 --> 00:23:12,190 [Wade] Not the spot you want to be duking it out with anyone. 386 00:23:12,257 --> 00:23:17,062 I've been in this position before. Hell awaits you in the form of gravity. 387 00:23:17,129 --> 00:23:20,966 [Vic] Grimes might be more centered than Hayes, as he starts his climb. 388 00:23:21,032 --> 00:23:22,534 Here comes Sikoa. 389 00:23:22,601 --> 00:23:25,804 [Wade] All five men now in the ring, scaling ladders. 390 00:23:25,871 --> 00:23:27,606 It's up for grabs here. 391 00:23:30,609 --> 00:23:34,413 [Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Rubber legs. Look at Escobar. 392 00:23:34,479 --> 00:23:37,482 [Wade] Keep your eye on the emperor at all times. 393 00:23:37,549 --> 00:23:39,918 [Vic] What a sight to behold. Escobar trying to reach his foot. 394 00:23:39,985 --> 00:23:42,821 Four hands going for one title. Who will grab the gold? 395 00:23:45,791 --> 00:23:50,228 Everyone jockeying for a position. Oh, the first two take a tumble. 396 00:23:50,295 --> 00:23:54,166 [Wade] Positions like this never end well, historically speaking. 397 00:23:54,232 --> 00:23:59,137 [Vic] Oh, liver shot, and that'll drop anyone. 398 00:23:59,204 --> 00:24:02,607 [Wade] How do you block a shot when you're clinging on for dear life? 399 00:24:02,674 --> 00:24:05,977 [Vic] Waller, Escobar. There's only two left. 400 00:24:06,044 --> 00:24:08,747 -[Vic] Escobar! -[Wadw] Then there was one. 401 00:24:12,984 --> 00:24:16,221 [Vic] Does Waller want to go viral or become champion? 402 00:24:18,690 --> 00:24:20,692 He wants become champion! 403 00:24:20,759 --> 00:24:24,396 [Wade] How better way to go viral than winning that championship? 404 00:24:24,463 --> 00:24:26,498 [Vic] Waller was so close to unhooking the title. 405 00:24:26,565 --> 00:24:30,569 Escobar, at the last split second, just able to get his hands on Waller. 406 00:24:30,635 --> 00:24:34,206 [Wade] That five seconds of hesitation there cost Grayson Waller. 407 00:24:34,272 --> 00:24:37,242 Does he get a second bite at the cherry? 408 00:24:42,180 --> 00:24:43,949 [Vic] Both men teetering. 409 00:24:44,015 --> 00:24:45,951 It's Escobar now. 410 00:24:46,451 --> 00:24:48,486 Oh my god! 411 00:24:54,793 --> 00:24:57,162 Wait a minute. Oh! 412 00:25:00,432 --> 00:25:03,535 Human demolition derby. 413 00:25:05,604 --> 00:25:07,072 [Wade] All five men down. 414 00:25:07,138 --> 00:25:10,876 Solo Sikoa perhaps the only one capable of stirring. 415 00:25:13,245 --> 00:25:19,317 [Vic] Look at Sikoa, trying to clear a little bit of the wreckage in the ring. 416 00:25:20,318 --> 00:25:22,587 One more time. 417 00:25:22,654 --> 00:25:24,990 Absolutely unreal, 418 00:25:25,056 --> 00:25:29,294 but as soon as Santos could blink, he was getting squashed. 419 00:25:29,361 --> 00:25:33,632 Sikoa so close to the title, getting ripped right back down. 420 00:25:33,698 --> 00:25:38,036 [Wade] Herein lies the issue. There's always somebody waiting 421 00:25:38,103 --> 00:25:40,839 in the wings to rip you back down. 422 00:25:40,906 --> 00:25:44,242 [Vic] You take a look around… Cameron Grimes. 423 00:25:45,176 --> 00:25:50,181 At this moment, at this juncture, he can look around, there's no one there. 424 00:25:50,248 --> 00:25:54,719 -[Wade] Solo Sikoa… -[Vic] A cave-in onto the ladder! 425 00:25:55,854 --> 00:25:59,457 [Wade] Solo Sikoa is toast at this point. 426 00:26:00,058 --> 00:26:02,794 [Vic] Is this it for Cameron Grimes? Is this the moment? 427 00:26:04,029 --> 00:26:05,664 Carmelo Hayes somehow… 428 00:26:05,730 --> 00:26:10,201 Oh, to your point you just made, Wade, it's hard to keep anyone down. 429 00:26:12,270 --> 00:26:15,874 [Wade] This is the big risk that Carmelo Hayes wanted to take. 430 00:26:15,941 --> 00:26:18,476 Give me the best. Give me four of the best. 431 00:26:18,543 --> 00:26:22,881 Put them in a ring with me with my championship on the line. 432 00:26:22,948 --> 00:26:27,786 Let's have ladders into the mix. Crazy, crazy, crazy. 433 00:26:27,852 --> 00:26:31,156 Now Grayson Waller, what on earth has he got in mind? 434 00:26:31,222 --> 00:26:33,191 [Vic] We talk about going viral. 435 00:26:33,258 --> 00:26:36,127 [Wade] Set up on the outside of the ring here. 436 00:26:41,833 --> 00:26:42,767 [Vic] Waller! 437 00:26:48,974 --> 00:26:51,509 [crowd chants:] Holy shit! 438 00:26:57,248 --> 00:27:01,286 Look at this. You see the end result, 439 00:27:01,353 --> 00:27:04,289 but that is what happened for Grayson Waller. 440 00:27:04,356 --> 00:27:07,292 He wanted to go viral. That's a lot of risk. 441 00:27:07,359 --> 00:27:10,662 Just at the last split second, it's Carmelo Hayes 442 00:27:10,729 --> 00:27:13,865 who's back to the live-action, starting his climb. 443 00:27:13,932 --> 00:27:15,567 Carmelo may have saved his matchup, 444 00:27:15,634 --> 00:27:18,670 may have saved his reign by just getting out of the way, 445 00:27:18,737 --> 00:27:20,739 as he now has the hand on his title. 446 00:27:20,805 --> 00:27:24,376 [Wade] Just in the nick of time, but so too is Santos Escobar. 447 00:27:24,442 --> 00:27:27,479 Grayson Waller, the daredevil, laying it all on the line, 448 00:27:27,545 --> 00:27:29,881 may have broken his own arm in the process. 449 00:27:29,948 --> 00:27:32,984 Phantom driver from the emperor of lucha libre. 450 00:27:33,051 --> 00:27:36,554 [Vic] Can Escobar make it two years in the row? Can he climb back? 451 00:27:36,621 --> 00:27:38,390 Cameron Grimes! 452 00:27:38,456 --> 00:27:41,926 -[Wade] Top rope cave-in. -[Vic] Grimes starting to climb! 453 00:27:41,993 --> 00:27:44,663 [Wade] No way. Driven by emotion, here he is. 454 00:27:44,729 --> 00:27:46,865 -[Vic] Grimes! -[Wade] He's done it! 455 00:27:46,931 --> 00:27:48,266 [bell rings] 456 00:27:49,968 --> 00:27:55,640 [announcer] Here is your winner, and the new NXT north American champion, 457 00:27:55,707 --> 00:27:59,577 Cameron grimes! 458 00:27:59,644 --> 00:28:03,782 [Vic] The emotions pouring from Cameron grimes, 459 00:28:03,848 --> 00:28:10,188 the love from the NXT universe taking him straight to the moon. 460 00:28:10,255 --> 00:28:13,458 [Cameron Grimes's music plays] 461 00:28:14,759 --> 00:28:19,130 [Wade] It's been an absolute fairy tale for Cameron Grimes, 462 00:28:19,197 --> 00:28:22,600 but the worst nightmare for Grayson Waller. 463 00:28:22,834 --> 00:28:27,472 -[Vic] Hard to watch. -[Wade] Contorted ladder underneath him. 464 00:28:27,539 --> 00:28:29,908 Fortunately for Carmelo, moved out of the way. 465 00:28:29,974 --> 00:28:32,277 This is unbelievable stuff. 466 00:28:32,343 --> 00:28:35,613 I'm gravely concerned for the welfare of Grayson Waller. 467 00:28:35,680 --> 00:28:38,316 [Vic] Then back in the ring, Cameron Grimes, boom, 468 00:28:38,383 --> 00:28:42,721 realizing his moment, with maybe a little bit of help from his father, 469 00:28:42,787 --> 00:28:48,326 climbed up that ladder and achieved his goal of the year 470 00:28:48,393 --> 00:28:50,795 to become champion, achieving his destiny. 471 00:28:53,264 --> 00:28:57,268 To the moon! 472 00:28:58,103 --> 00:29:02,474 [Vic] Cameron grimes wishes his late father was here. 473 00:29:02,540 --> 00:29:05,777 I assure you, Cameron, your father is. 474 00:29:05,844 --> 00:29:09,547 He couldn't be more proud of his son, here tonight. 475 00:29:18,156 --> 00:29:19,958 [music] 476 00:29:22,127 --> 00:29:24,896 There we see the challenger for tonight. 477 00:29:24,963 --> 00:29:28,066 Bron Breakker has championship dreams of his own. 478 00:29:28,133 --> 00:29:31,836 There is the champion arriving earlier with Robert Roode, 479 00:29:31,903 --> 00:29:36,040 said he will continue to throw a wrench into NXT. 480 00:29:36,107 --> 00:29:38,810 [music] 481 00:29:45,250 --> 00:29:48,887 Tommaso Ciampa, you thought it was a good idea 482 00:29:48,953 --> 00:29:52,123 to attack me from behind? 483 00:29:52,190 --> 00:29:53,825 Big mistake. 484 00:29:53,892 --> 00:29:58,263 See, on the streets, you start off as a soldier, earn your stripes, 485 00:29:58,329 --> 00:29:59,998 make a name for yourself. 486 00:30:00,064 --> 00:30:02,433 But as you climb your way up the food chain, 487 00:30:02,500 --> 00:30:05,870 there comes a time when you know what's best for the family, 488 00:30:05,937 --> 00:30:07,605 which way to steer the ship. 489 00:30:07,672 --> 00:30:10,175 I need to make a decision. 490 00:30:10,241 --> 00:30:15,246 Tommaso, I have to remove you from your chair. 491 00:30:15,313 --> 00:30:17,715 I'm the guy telling you, whether you like it or not, 492 00:30:17,782 --> 00:30:22,120 at Stand & Deliver, it will be your last match. 493 00:30:22,187 --> 00:30:24,789 When I take my rightful place at the top of the family, 494 00:30:24,856 --> 00:30:29,460 Tony D will control the streets, Tony D will control that ring. 495 00:30:29,527 --> 00:30:33,531 Tony D will control anything and everything 496 00:30:33,598 --> 00:30:36,401 when I become the new Don of NXT. 497 00:30:39,904 --> 00:30:42,207 I like the sound of that. That sounds good. 498 00:30:45,877 --> 00:30:50,481 For a long time now, this has been my sanctuary. 499 00:30:50,548 --> 00:30:54,919 Not as much mine as it is ours, a place for us to connect. 500 00:30:55,753 --> 00:30:57,622 Let us connect. 501 00:30:57,689 --> 00:31:01,993 When I first arrived here in NXT, I had so much to prove 502 00:31:02,060 --> 00:31:08,633 to my peers, my fans, my critics, but maybe most importantly, to myself. 503 00:31:08,700 --> 00:31:11,502 It's been a long journey 504 00:31:11,569 --> 00:31:14,339 filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. 505 00:31:14,405 --> 00:31:17,342 You have been a part of it all. 506 00:31:17,408 --> 00:31:20,245 Whether you realize it or not, something as public 507 00:31:20,311 --> 00:31:23,414 as winning a title or overcoming neck surgery, 508 00:31:23,481 --> 00:31:28,653 something as private as my wife having five miscarriages 509 00:31:29,721 --> 00:31:33,358 with the eventual birth of the miracle that is my daughter, 510 00:31:34,225 --> 00:31:40,498 every obstacle, every triumph, every tragedy, you were my constant. 511 00:31:42,233 --> 00:31:45,536 Together, man, together we overcame. 512 00:31:45,603 --> 00:31:49,540 Together, we created black and gold magic. 513 00:31:50,341 --> 00:31:53,511 I hear all the whispers. 514 00:31:53,578 --> 00:31:56,881 Stand & Deliver just might be the end of an era. 515 00:31:58,182 --> 00:32:04,555 In Dallas, we will create that magic one final time. 516 00:32:19,070 --> 00:32:21,773 [music] 517 00:32:21,839 --> 00:32:24,075 [Vic] Who is pulling up in a Ford…? 518 00:32:24,142 --> 00:32:25,543 Should've known. 519 00:32:25,610 --> 00:32:27,712 [Wade] Galaxie 500. Wow. 520 00:32:27,779 --> 00:32:30,148 Maybe it's the future Don of NXT 521 00:32:30,214 --> 00:32:35,987 flanked by the star of Netflix untold crime and punishment. 522 00:32:36,054 --> 00:32:37,555 [Tony] Tony D's here! 523 00:32:40,992 --> 00:32:43,428 -Let's go, paisan. -Let's go. 524 00:32:45,830 --> 00:32:49,734 [Wade] It's the leader of the evil empire, AJ galante, next to him. 525 00:32:54,238 --> 00:32:57,175 -Paisan. -Beautiful. Look at this. 526 00:32:58,109 --> 00:33:00,645 -Going to take care of business. -Let's get it done. 527 00:33:00,712 --> 00:33:03,381 -[Vic] You think that car's hot? -[Wade] Steady on. 528 00:33:03,448 --> 00:33:05,350 [Vic] I just had to throw it out there. 529 00:33:05,416 --> 00:33:08,286 [Tony D'Angelo's music plays] 530 00:33:14,993 --> 00:33:16,561 [bell rings] 531 00:33:16,627 --> 00:33:18,763 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 532 00:33:18,830 --> 00:33:24,936 Accompanied by AJ Galante, Tony D'Angelo. 533 00:33:25,570 --> 00:33:27,739 [Vic] This is what Tony D'Angelo wanted. 534 00:33:27,805 --> 00:33:31,576 For weeks and weeks, he talked about a white whale. 535 00:33:31,642 --> 00:33:36,381 Tonight, he will get a great white shark at Stand & Deliver. 536 00:33:40,685 --> 00:33:46,157 Show some respect. Uh? Give me a break. Come on. 537 00:33:57,335 --> 00:34:03,674 [Vic] Tony D'Angelo is set tonight to take on one of the pillars of NXT. 538 00:34:05,143 --> 00:34:10,181 [Wade] He's been flanked here by the real-life Tony Soprano. 539 00:34:10,248 --> 00:34:12,450 If you're not familiar with AJ Galante, 540 00:34:12,517 --> 00:34:15,453 I will respectfully say you have to check him out 541 00:34:15,520 --> 00:34:20,425 and make note of his reputation from the Danbury Trashers ice hockey team. 542 00:34:20,491 --> 00:34:23,694 He basically turned them into prizefighters on ice. 543 00:34:23,761 --> 00:34:25,797 Not a man to be trifled with. 544 00:34:32,136 --> 00:34:34,572 [music] 545 00:34:46,417 --> 00:34:48,286 This is my moment. 546 00:34:49,654 --> 00:34:51,556 [music] 547 00:34:55,460 --> 00:35:01,966 The greatest sports entertainer of all time. 548 00:35:06,904 --> 00:35:09,307 [epic music] 549 00:35:10,041 --> 00:35:15,480 From DIY underdog to the NXT tag team champion, 550 00:35:15,546 --> 00:35:22,019 to "the blackheart", to the single greatest NXT champion 551 00:35:22,086 --> 00:35:26,824 of all time, it was worth every second. 552 00:35:27,558 --> 00:35:30,628 [music] 553 00:35:39,103 --> 00:35:41,539 [Ciampa] My moment is now. 554 00:35:41,606 --> 00:35:47,211 [Tommaso Ciampa's music plays] 555 00:36:01,759 --> 00:36:07,165 [announcer] His opponent, Tommaso Ciampa. 556 00:36:11,569 --> 00:36:16,374 [Vic] If Tony D'Angelo wants to become the Don of this brand, 557 00:36:16,440 --> 00:36:19,210 he's going to have to take out a made guy. 558 00:36:19,277 --> 00:36:22,213 [Wade] Let's face it, Tommaso Ciampa 559 00:36:22,280 --> 00:36:27,151 is as good as we have ever seen on the NXT brand. 560 00:36:27,552 --> 00:36:29,921 The man has done it all. 561 00:36:29,987 --> 00:36:35,426 Hats off to Tony D'Angelo wanting to go one-on-one with Tommaso Ciampa. 562 00:36:35,493 --> 00:36:37,361 Many would shy away because 563 00:36:37,428 --> 00:36:42,833 the prospect of doing so likely ends in defeat for most. 564 00:36:42,900 --> 00:36:47,638 Can Tony D make a change? 565 00:36:58,182 --> 00:37:00,785 [crowd cheers] 566 00:37:02,920 --> 00:37:05,356 [Vic] That's a tip of the cap, no doubt. 567 00:37:06,457 --> 00:37:08,526 For Tommaso Ciampa, look. 568 00:37:09,894 --> 00:37:13,731 Rumors have been swirling, there's been Internet chatter, let's put that aside. 569 00:37:13,798 --> 00:37:17,068 How has Ciampa earned the respect of his peers? 570 00:37:17,635 --> 00:37:20,371 [Wade] Listen, I'm feeling emotional myself. 571 00:37:20,438 --> 00:37:22,640 This is a different Tommaso Ciampa right now. 572 00:37:22,707 --> 00:37:24,041 [bell rings] 573 00:37:24,108 --> 00:37:28,179 You talk about the respect of his peers, Tommaso Ciampa quite simply 574 00:37:28,246 --> 00:37:34,418 has a record of delivering excellence for five years, here in NXT. 575 00:37:38,990 --> 00:37:44,328 The man is a two-time NXT champion, conducts business the right way. 576 00:37:44,395 --> 00:37:49,667 Rarely, I do say rarely, take shortcuts unlike his opponent tonight, Tony. 577 00:37:49,734 --> 00:37:54,105 Tommaso Ciampa has put his body on the line for the NXT brand, 578 00:37:54,171 --> 00:37:57,275 including breaking his neck, 579 00:37:57,341 --> 00:38:02,246 tearing his ACL, all in pursuit of entertaining the NXT universe. 580 00:38:02,313 --> 00:38:07,184 The man is unquestionably he locker room leader, here in NXT. 581 00:38:07,251 --> 00:38:11,322 I've never personally competed with him, but he certainly has my respect. 582 00:38:11,389 --> 00:38:15,092 [Vic] A different look in the eyes of the former two-time NXT champion. 583 00:38:15,159 --> 00:38:17,061 Look, lot of parallels to the main event 584 00:38:17,128 --> 00:38:20,865 because much like in the main event, Ciampa has been on this stage. 585 00:38:20,931 --> 00:38:24,435 The lights have never been brighter for Tony D'Angelo. 586 00:38:24,502 --> 00:38:31,008 [Wade] This is certainly a big moment in the career of Tony, a big step up for him. 587 00:38:31,075 --> 00:38:33,778 What he's done so far in NXT over the past six months 588 00:38:33,844 --> 00:38:36,113 has been nothing short of impressive. 589 00:38:36,180 --> 00:38:41,519 Tony D though, loves the spotlight because the spotlight for him equals money. 590 00:38:41,585 --> 00:38:44,155 That's what he's all about. You're right, the experience factor 591 00:38:44,221 --> 00:38:47,258 isn't there yet with Tony D'Angelo. 592 00:38:47,325 --> 00:38:49,960 A lot of superstars will be eaten up this weekend 593 00:38:50,027 --> 00:38:53,497 by the fact that the pressure, the spotlight, the world's media 594 00:38:53,564 --> 00:38:57,068 staring, of course, this fantastic arena to the NXT universe. 595 00:38:57,134 --> 00:39:00,805 [Vic] Look, there's been a plan in place by Tony D'Angelo. 596 00:39:00,871 --> 00:39:04,108 The question is, can he execute it fully, all the way here tonight? 597 00:39:04,175 --> 00:39:07,812 Because Tommaso Ciampa isn't just going to lay down. 598 00:39:07,878 --> 00:39:10,114 [Wade] I think Tony D knew that from the beginning. 599 00:39:10,181 --> 00:39:11,816 This was all part of the plan of Tony. 600 00:39:11,882 --> 00:39:16,387 You cannot come in a ring against Tommaso Ciampa 601 00:39:16,454 --> 00:39:19,156 not expecting the level of abuse you're going to get. 602 00:39:19,223 --> 00:39:25,830 Let's face it, Tony D has executed everything he's tried in NXT for months. 603 00:39:25,896 --> 00:39:29,633 Part of the war games winning team back in December, 604 00:39:29,700 --> 00:39:31,936 but right now, things are going the wrong way 605 00:39:32,002 --> 00:39:34,038 as we see that beautifully executed knee. 606 00:39:34,105 --> 00:39:36,807 [Vic] Saw it once. May see it one more time? 607 00:39:36,874 --> 00:39:41,178 Again, right across the jaw. Oh, wait a minute. Ciampa unloading. 608 00:39:41,245 --> 00:39:44,014 [Wade] This could be a short night for Tony D'Angelo. 609 00:39:44,081 --> 00:39:46,650 [Vic] Look, Ciampa's sick about hearing about the future. 610 00:39:46,717 --> 00:39:50,054 He's been listening about Tony D'Angelo and all the superstars for months. 611 00:39:50,121 --> 00:39:52,857 He's ready to let out some frustration, here tonight. 612 00:39:56,293 --> 00:39:59,163 [crowd cheers] 613 00:40:01,031 --> 00:40:02,500 [referee] One. 614 00:40:02,566 --> 00:40:06,003 [Vic] NXT universe showing their love for Tommaso Ciampa. 615 00:40:06,070 --> 00:40:10,007 At this stage, has D'Angelo picked the wrong guy to have messed with? 616 00:40:11,375 --> 00:40:14,078 [crowd chants:] Ciampa! 617 00:40:15,146 --> 00:40:18,415 [Wade] The NXT universe certainly think he has. 618 00:40:19,950 --> 00:40:22,186 Hey, once a villain, always a villain. 619 00:40:24,755 --> 00:40:27,458 [Vic] What is going through the mind of Tommaso Ciampa? 620 00:40:27,525 --> 00:40:30,494 [Wade] Listen, rumors in the locker room and on social media 621 00:40:30,561 --> 00:40:33,798 have been that this is Ciampa's last stand in NXT. 622 00:40:33,864 --> 00:40:38,135 Ciampa, himself, admits that he doesn't know his next move. 623 00:40:38,636 --> 00:40:43,574 If it is the case that this is his last stand, here for NXT, 624 00:40:43,641 --> 00:40:48,946 I assure you, he wants to go out on a high by taking down Tony. 625 00:40:49,647 --> 00:40:53,517 Once he's taken down this ring mat, which is not cooperating, of course. 626 00:40:53,584 --> 00:40:56,520 [Vic] We've seen this play out of his playbook in the past. 627 00:40:56,921 --> 00:40:58,489 Right back in. A nice take down by D'Angelo. 628 00:40:58,556 --> 00:41:00,391 Give credit where credit is due. 629 00:41:00,458 --> 00:41:03,527 Look, D'Angelo does have a strong amateur background. 630 00:41:03,594 --> 00:41:05,429 [Wade] The man's a hell of a mover in there. 631 00:41:05,496 --> 00:41:08,666 His background, of course, his collegiate competition 632 00:41:08,732 --> 00:41:10,868 realized he wasn't going to make any money in that world 633 00:41:10,935 --> 00:41:13,537 transitioned effectively over here. 634 00:41:13,604 --> 00:41:16,974 AJ Galante clearly loving everything he's seeing, 635 00:41:17,041 --> 00:41:18,509 as he watches on from ringside. 636 00:41:18,576 --> 00:41:22,413 These two met up over social media, and now are in cahoots. 637 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:24,315 [Vic] Look at the hockey fight breaking out, 638 00:41:24,381 --> 00:41:26,951 as D'Angelo looked over for a moment at his paisan. 639 00:41:27,017 --> 00:41:31,322 D'Angelo now could be looking to hook that big leg. 640 00:41:31,388 --> 00:41:33,624 Oh, and a kick out by Tommaso Ciampa. 641 00:41:37,962 --> 00:41:41,599 You see here ringside and you wonder for Tony D'Angelo, 642 00:41:41,665 --> 00:41:45,135 as he's looking around and he's talking a lot of trash, 643 00:41:45,202 --> 00:41:47,137 is he going to be able to back it up tonight? 644 00:41:47,204 --> 00:41:49,540 That's been the word amongst the NXT universe. 645 00:41:49,607 --> 00:41:53,511 Can he back it up in the big spotlight against Tommaso Ciampa? 646 00:41:53,577 --> 00:41:55,446 [Wade] He's doing exactly that right now. 647 00:41:55,513 --> 00:41:58,749 Very few people ever get that upper hand against Tommaso Ciampa 648 00:41:58,816 --> 00:42:04,555 especially an athlete with as little relative experience as Tony here. 649 00:42:04,622 --> 00:42:08,959 This is why this guy has extreme pedigree, here in NXT, 650 00:42:09,026 --> 00:42:10,961 why there's a lot of hype about him, 651 00:42:11,028 --> 00:42:15,332 why he is certainly the big future here on this brand. 652 00:42:18,168 --> 00:42:24,675 [Vic] NXT universe trying to get behind the pulse of this brand, Tommaso Ciampa. 653 00:42:25,943 --> 00:42:28,646 D'Angelo just squeezing away. 654 00:42:30,881 --> 00:42:33,884 D'Angelo talking about becoming a made guy. 655 00:42:33,951 --> 00:42:38,022 You got to agree, if he's able to somehow pull out a victory tonight, 656 00:42:38,088 --> 00:42:39,790 it's going to be hard to argue. 657 00:42:39,857 --> 00:42:40,824 [Wade] 100%. 658 00:42:40,891 --> 00:42:44,795 Listen, Tony D'Angelo spent his life as a street soldier 659 00:42:44,862 --> 00:42:47,631 before becoming a made man with the family. 660 00:42:47,698 --> 00:42:50,968 Said once he defeats Tommaso Ciampa here at Stand & Deliver, 661 00:42:51,035 --> 00:42:55,839 he is going to be the head of the family and he will be the Don of NXT. 662 00:42:55,906 --> 00:43:00,377 He wants to retire Tommaso Ciampa, take him out. 663 00:43:01,312 --> 00:43:04,315 [Vic] Ciampa continuing to fight back. 664 00:43:04,982 --> 00:43:07,851 Ciampa now, able to put on the brakes, charges back in. 665 00:43:07,918 --> 00:43:09,486 Now Ciampa's starting to roll. 666 00:43:09,553 --> 00:43:13,490 This is what made Ciampa an NXT champion, an NXT tag team champion, 667 00:43:13,757 --> 00:43:17,261 one of the best to ever step foot in an NXT ring. 668 00:43:17,328 --> 00:43:22,633 [Wade] Tweaked that leg in the process, but this is the marathon man of NXT. 669 00:43:22,800 --> 00:43:24,435 Cardio unsurpassed. 670 00:43:24,501 --> 00:43:27,171 The physique of Tommaso Ciampa, 671 00:43:27,237 --> 00:43:30,975 the greatest we've ever seen here, shape of his life. 672 00:43:34,845 --> 00:43:38,816 [Vic] Ciampa flying through. Ciampa now has gotten that second wind. 673 00:43:44,054 --> 00:43:45,889 Take a look, one more time. 674 00:43:45,956 --> 00:43:51,061 You can see, you can feel the energy coming out of Tommaso Ciampa. 675 00:43:51,128 --> 00:43:54,898 Oh. Look at Ciampa. Evil intentions in the mind of Ciampa. 676 00:43:56,500 --> 00:43:59,069 Ciampa charging in, no one home. 677 00:43:59,136 --> 00:44:03,173 Now, oh, D'Angelo trying to answer back in his own right. 678 00:44:03,240 --> 00:44:06,677 [Wade] Tony D answering some questions about durability here. 679 00:44:06,744 --> 00:44:09,513 [Vic] Cover! This could be an upset. A kick out by Ciampa. 680 00:44:09,580 --> 00:44:11,281 [Wade] He just got the sense. 681 00:44:11,348 --> 00:44:14,918 As Tommaso Ciampa was beginning to get the wind in his sails, 682 00:44:14,985 --> 00:44:18,055 Tony D had to do something in the worst way possible. 683 00:44:18,122 --> 00:44:21,592 [Vic] D'Angelo trying to come back. Ciampa's sensing it. 684 00:44:21,659 --> 00:44:24,928 Now Ciampa's the aggressor, looking for the fairy tale ending 685 00:44:24,995 --> 00:44:28,465 to put an end to Tony D'Angelo. D'Angelo trying to block. 686 00:44:28,532 --> 00:44:30,334 [Wade] Too big, too strong, too fresh. 687 00:44:30,401 --> 00:44:34,171 [Vic] Whoa, able to counter. Oh, Ciampa looking for a… 688 00:44:35,472 --> 00:44:37,775 D'Angelo, again, able to roll through. Shoulders down. 689 00:44:37,841 --> 00:44:40,611 Handful of tights, and a kick out. 690 00:44:41,245 --> 00:44:44,381 [Wade] Tony D'Angelo having that move scouted. 691 00:44:44,448 --> 00:44:47,117 [Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Another near fall. 692 00:44:47,184 --> 00:44:49,687 D'Angelo back to his feet. Oh. 693 00:44:49,753 --> 00:44:54,124 I'm Tony D. Who do you think you are? This is my ring. 694 00:44:54,191 --> 00:44:57,027 [Vic] Now is not the time to be disrespectful. 695 00:44:57,094 --> 00:44:58,495 -I'm the Don. -[Wade] Absolutely. 696 00:44:59,763 --> 00:45:04,134 That's what you get for trash-talking Tommaso Ciampa. 697 00:45:04,201 --> 00:45:07,638 [Vic] Ciampa, leader in the locker room, has always tried to clean up… 698 00:45:11,709 --> 00:45:15,412 Ciampa just unloading. Always the one in the locker room 699 00:45:15,479 --> 00:45:16,980 trying to make sure everything was right, 700 00:45:17,047 --> 00:45:20,384 trying to do what's good, trying to be a locker room leader. 701 00:45:23,087 --> 00:45:29,159 Oh. Echo ringing through Dallas, here at Stand & Deliver. 702 00:45:29,226 --> 00:45:33,397 The American Airlines Center is… wait. What's Ciampa thinking now? 703 00:45:34,665 --> 00:45:39,603 [Wade] Tony D'Angelo not in a good spot, clambering up those ropes, 704 00:45:39,670 --> 00:45:42,873 trying to cling on here. This is not going to end well. 705 00:45:42,940 --> 00:45:46,410 [Vic] What goes up… Oh. D'Angelo sensing it. 706 00:45:46,477 --> 00:45:49,480 You got to give credit where it's due right now, to Tony D. 707 00:45:49,546 --> 00:45:51,448 He is in there for the fight of his life. 708 00:45:51,515 --> 00:45:56,053 [Wade] Stated his intent, wants his name up in the bright lights here 709 00:45:56,120 --> 00:45:57,488 wants to be the Don of NXT. 710 00:45:57,554 --> 00:46:00,924 -[Vic] Oh, got caught. -[Wade] He might be out cold here. 711 00:46:04,695 --> 00:46:09,833 [Vic] Now D'Angelo is in deep waters with Tommaso Ciampa. 712 00:46:10,601 --> 00:46:14,404 [Wade] Tommaso Ciampa not looking too fresh either at this point. 713 00:46:14,471 --> 00:46:19,143 Both men dishing out and receiving beatings equally. 714 00:46:19,209 --> 00:46:21,145 [referee] Four. 715 00:46:21,211 --> 00:46:26,884 [Vic] Take another look. Boom. Picture perfect precision by Ciampa. 716 00:46:26,950 --> 00:46:30,687 [Wade] All about timing, something he does better than anybody, 717 00:46:30,754 --> 00:46:33,857 something he has a historical track record of doing. 718 00:46:34,925 --> 00:46:38,896 If this is breaking down into a slug fest, who do you favor at this point? 719 00:46:44,535 --> 00:46:47,104 [Vic] Ciampa answering right back. Tony D is staying in this. 720 00:46:47,171 --> 00:46:49,239 Ciampa… oh! 721 00:46:49,306 --> 00:46:52,309 thinking about all those moments, all those nights, 722 00:46:52,376 --> 00:46:55,345 all those long drives, his wife, his daughter. 723 00:46:55,412 --> 00:46:59,082 Now it's D'Angelo answering back. Swing and a miss. Ciampa, boom. 724 00:47:00,117 --> 00:47:05,522 [Wade] Clean the clock of Tony D. How is Tony D still stumbling around? 725 00:47:05,589 --> 00:47:07,658 [Vic] Oh. 726 00:47:07,724 --> 00:47:09,960 D'Angelo able to answer back. 727 00:47:11,361 --> 00:47:14,264 Oh, wait a minute. No. 728 00:47:14,331 --> 00:47:16,967 -[Wade] Back to his old tricks. -[Vic] Come on. 729 00:47:17,034 --> 00:47:19,970 [Wade] The old trusty crowbar when in doubt. 730 00:47:20,904 --> 00:47:22,906 [Vic] Ciampa saw it coming. Oh. 731 00:47:25,075 --> 00:47:26,143 Oh. 732 00:47:26,710 --> 00:47:31,215 Referee didn't see the low blow. Referee… Oh! 733 00:47:31,882 --> 00:47:33,917 -Forget about it. -[Wade] Twisted fisherman. 734 00:47:33,984 --> 00:47:36,653 -One. Two. -[Vic] A kick out. 735 00:47:36,720 --> 00:47:40,657 Ciampa's still alive. There's still a pulse in the pulse of this brand. 736 00:47:40,724 --> 00:47:44,394 [Wade] That has put everybody away. We take another look 737 00:47:44,461 --> 00:47:47,764 at this brutal elbow shot to the jaw of Tony D. 738 00:47:47,831 --> 00:47:50,167 How he wasn't flat on his back, I don't know. 739 00:47:50,234 --> 00:47:53,570 Fortunately for Ciampa, ducking out of the way of the crowbar, 740 00:47:53,637 --> 00:47:57,808 but the low blow catching Ciampa behind the referee's back. 741 00:47:58,408 --> 00:48:00,277 Surely, that had to be it. 742 00:48:01,979 --> 00:48:05,249 Hey, do your job. That was three. 743 00:48:09,319 --> 00:48:12,256 [Wade] Tony D'Angelo yelling at the wrong guy here. 744 00:48:12,322 --> 00:48:14,458 [Vic] He just went and got the crowbar again. 745 00:48:14,524 --> 00:48:17,361 Now, wait a minute, gets caught. Willow's bell. 746 00:48:20,130 --> 00:48:25,469 Ciampa now, looking to put the finishing touches on this chapter, 747 00:48:25,535 --> 00:48:29,239 looking for his fairy tale ending. 748 00:48:29,306 --> 00:48:30,274 Boom. 749 00:48:33,677 --> 00:48:37,214 Ciampa into the cover. Hook of the leg. It's done! 750 00:48:37,281 --> 00:48:38,782 [Wade] No way! 751 00:48:43,353 --> 00:48:45,422 [Vic] Ciampa's in disbelief. 752 00:48:45,489 --> 00:48:49,426 You just heard the NXT universe, almost like the air came out. 753 00:48:49,493 --> 00:48:53,730 Now Ciampa locking in a submission. We've seen this in the past. 754 00:48:55,732 --> 00:48:58,235 Another tip of the cap. 755 00:48:58,302 --> 00:49:04,675 Ciampa trying to stretch, trying to make Tony D'Angelo tap. 756 00:49:04,741 --> 00:49:06,410 Will he tap? 757 00:49:06,476 --> 00:49:08,445 [Wade] Getting close to those ropes. 758 00:49:08,512 --> 00:49:12,115 How on earth Tony D'Angelo is even in this matchup, I don't know. 759 00:49:12,182 --> 00:49:15,519 He gets out of that, but the damage surely done. 760 00:49:16,720 --> 00:49:21,224 Tommaso Ciampa within touching distance of putting this away. 761 00:49:21,291 --> 00:49:23,794 [crowd chants] 762 00:49:25,696 --> 00:49:27,264 [Vic] Ciampa's so close. 763 00:49:28,332 --> 00:49:32,336 Right now, D'Angelo's not going to like what he sees. 764 00:49:32,402 --> 00:49:36,606 Ciampa looking for maybe that exclamation point on this matchup. 765 00:49:36,673 --> 00:49:38,842 [Wade] He set this up earlier on in the match. 766 00:49:38,909 --> 00:49:41,645 -Tony D able to get away. -[Vic] Whoa. 767 00:49:43,480 --> 00:49:46,550 -Oh, no. -[Wade] Ciampa falls on his own sword. 768 00:49:48,118 --> 00:49:51,855 There's nothing going on there in the eyes of Tommaso Ciampa. 769 00:49:51,922 --> 00:49:54,591 This is academic if Tony D'Angelo can get him back in the ring. 770 00:49:54,658 --> 00:49:56,526 AJ Galante loved it. 771 00:49:56,593 --> 00:50:01,465 He knows his man is seconds away from a short victory here. 772 00:50:02,599 --> 00:50:05,435 [Vic] Tommaso Ciampa's not moving. 773 00:50:07,070 --> 00:50:10,807 Tony D'Angelo's picking up the scraps. 774 00:50:12,642 --> 00:50:17,381 -Tony D'Angelo, not like this. -He's got all the time in the world. 775 00:50:17,447 --> 00:50:19,483 That's a beaten man at his feet. 776 00:50:19,549 --> 00:50:20,751 [AJ GALANTE] It's over. 777 00:50:25,822 --> 00:50:27,157 Yes, sir. 778 00:50:27,224 --> 00:50:28,859 [Vic] Oh. 779 00:50:31,028 --> 00:50:33,964 -That's it. -One, two, three. 780 00:50:34,031 --> 00:50:38,902 [Vic] D'Angelo into the cover. Bell! D'Angelo has become the Don of NXT. 781 00:50:38,969 --> 00:50:41,938 [announcer] Here's your winner, Tony D'Angelo! 782 00:50:42,005 --> 00:50:44,141 [Tony D'Angelo's music plays] 783 00:50:44,808 --> 00:50:51,748 [Wade] What a moment of today of all days at Stand & Deliver Wrestle Mania weekend 784 00:50:51,815 --> 00:50:57,988 for Tony D'Angelo to step up to a whole new level. 785 00:50:58,055 --> 00:51:01,758 Does this man now run NXT? Is he the Don? 786 00:51:01,825 --> 00:51:04,027 AJ Galante certainly agrees. 787 00:51:04,094 --> 00:51:06,296 Loving what he's seeing. 788 00:51:06,363 --> 00:51:10,133 What a performance from Tony D'Angelo. 789 00:51:10,200 --> 00:51:12,402 [crowd boos] 790 00:51:12,469 --> 00:51:19,443 NXT universe not showing any respect to Tony D'Angelo. 791 00:51:19,509 --> 00:51:22,345 Let's go back to some of the action in this matchup. 792 00:51:22,412 --> 00:51:25,048 This was the best opportunity. Boom. 793 00:51:25,115 --> 00:51:27,984 Well connecting for Tommaso Ciampa. 794 00:51:28,051 --> 00:51:31,221 [Wade] It looked like Tony D'Angelo was doing his best to get disqualified 795 00:51:31,288 --> 00:51:34,257 at that point in the match, bringing that crowbar back into the ring. 796 00:51:34,324 --> 00:51:38,895 Tommaso Ciampa milliseconds away from putting this to bed. 797 00:51:38,962 --> 00:51:42,132 That was the most impressive thing I saw in the night from Tony D'Angelo. 798 00:51:42,199 --> 00:51:44,668 -How he kicked out, I don't know. -This had to be the turning point. 799 00:51:44,734 --> 00:51:47,137 Exposed concrete. I mean, you heard the thud. 800 00:51:47,204 --> 00:51:49,906 -It's a crack. -[Vic] Look who loved it. 801 00:51:49,973 --> 00:51:52,008 Hey, show some respect. 802 00:51:52,075 --> 00:51:55,745 All smiles is the family, so to speak. 803 00:51:57,180 --> 00:52:00,717 Is that the finishing touches not only out of the match 804 00:52:00,784 --> 00:52:04,888 but of the storied career of Tommaso Ciampa? 805 00:52:05,722 --> 00:52:09,125 As are we all now going to have to pay our respects 806 00:52:09,192 --> 00:52:14,531 to Tony D'Angelo starting this Tuesday on NXT. 807 00:52:14,598 --> 00:52:16,766 -That's right, baby. -That's right. 808 00:52:25,509 --> 00:52:28,411 [Crowd chants:] Thank you, Ciampa! 809 00:52:57,707 --> 00:53:00,544 [crowd cheers] 810 00:53:14,891 --> 00:53:18,828 Some people don't like being a bad guy. I enjoy it. 811 00:53:18,895 --> 00:53:21,498 I'm not playing a character. I am the character. 812 00:53:22,899 --> 00:53:24,334 What are the voices telling you? 813 00:53:26,102 --> 00:53:29,172 You don't make children cry. 814 00:53:30,707 --> 00:53:32,008 Sasha Banks does though. 815 00:53:33,910 --> 00:53:40,183 Do you find good guys to be interesting? I don't. 816 00:53:48,091 --> 00:53:51,361 [Vic] Well, if you were just watching Peacock premium plus, 817 00:53:51,428 --> 00:53:53,096 you just witnessed quite the emotional moment. 818 00:53:53,163 --> 00:53:55,899 [Triple H's music plays] 819 00:53:55,966 --> 00:53:58,068 [crowd cheers] 820 00:54:38,575 --> 00:54:41,978 [Vic] Well, who knows what the future holds for tommaso ciampa, 821 00:54:42,045 --> 00:54:43,813 but we know what's in our future. 822 00:54:43,880 --> 00:54:46,683 Still, to come later tonight, will Dolph Ziggler continue 823 00:54:46,750 --> 00:54:49,219 to throw a wrench into this brand? 824 00:54:49,286 --> 00:54:52,722 -We find out in our main event. -Oh, yes. 825 00:54:52,789 --> 00:54:59,329 Look at this Chase University apparently in town recruiting for a Dallas chapter. 826 00:54:59,396 --> 00:55:01,631 -The kids… -A Dallas chapter? 827 00:55:01,698 --> 00:55:03,633 Yes. The kids are certainly all right. 828 00:55:03,700 --> 00:55:06,836 The future is bright for those young men and women 829 00:55:06,903 --> 00:55:10,774 because Chase U produces the best of the best. 830 00:55:13,643 --> 00:55:17,113 [The Creed brothers' music plays] 831 00:55:34,464 --> 00:55:36,800 Forever! 832 00:55:40,236 --> 00:55:42,038 [bell rings] 833 00:55:42,105 --> 00:55:45,208 [announcer] The following triple threat match scheduled for one fall 834 00:55:45,275 --> 00:55:49,012 is for the NXT tag team championship. 835 00:55:49,079 --> 00:55:50,647 Introducing first, 836 00:55:50,714 --> 00:55:55,452 representing Diamond Mine, Julius and Brutus, the Creed brothers. 837 00:55:56,353 --> 00:56:00,757 [Vic] It has been quite the rise for Julius and Brutus. 838 00:56:00,824 --> 00:56:02,425 [Wade] You could say that again. 839 00:56:02,492 --> 00:56:06,096 One of the biggest success stories of NXT 2.0. 840 00:56:06,162 --> 00:56:08,832 They have been unstoppable here from day one. 841 00:56:08,898 --> 00:56:13,636 Strength, power, aggression, unique offense, you name it, they have it. 842 00:56:13,703 --> 00:56:16,673 They were my pick to win the men's dusty cup and in truth, 843 00:56:16,740 --> 00:56:19,743 they won it with ease, and they are ready to fulfill 844 00:56:19,809 --> 00:56:23,546 their destiny tonight and win the NXT tag titles. 845 00:56:24,714 --> 00:56:29,786 Hats off, of course, for Malcolm Bivens as we saw a few moments ago 846 00:56:29,853 --> 00:56:32,789 paying homage to Cameron and the iconic photo. 847 00:56:32,856 --> 00:56:35,625 Bivens says he misses Harlem, New York. 848 00:56:35,692 --> 00:56:38,595 Told me if that was a chance to get this fit off, it was now. 849 00:56:38,661 --> 00:56:40,797 [MSK's music plays] 850 00:56:56,679 --> 00:57:02,652 [announcer] Next, Nash Carter, Wes Lee, MSK. 851 00:57:02,719 --> 00:57:06,289 [Vic] We've talked about this stage for NXT Stand & Deliver. 852 00:57:06,489 --> 00:57:09,759 We've talked about the emotions for everyone on this brand. 853 00:57:09,826 --> 00:57:12,295 How about a story about MSK? 854 00:57:12,362 --> 00:57:18,501 They were among the WWE universe at Wrestle Mania here in Dallas in 2016. 855 00:57:19,769 --> 00:57:24,808 Tonight, just before Wrestle Mania Saturday they can reclaim their golds. 856 00:57:24,874 --> 00:57:26,776 [Wade] Yes, they can. They were living the dream 857 00:57:27,277 --> 00:57:33,049 of the WWE universe members turned into NXT superstars. 858 00:57:33,116 --> 00:57:37,187 They actually saw me to get a stunner from "stone cold" Steve Austin 859 00:57:37,253 --> 00:57:39,322 at Wrestle Mania in Dallas six years ago. 860 00:57:39,389 --> 00:57:42,058 The question is will the same fate befall Kevin Owens 861 00:57:42,525 --> 00:57:45,462 later today at Wrestle Mania Saturday? 862 00:57:45,528 --> 00:57:49,933 That remains to be seen, but MSK are here for one thing and one thing only. 863 00:57:49,999 --> 00:57:54,103 They want to reclaim their NXT tag team championships 864 00:57:54,537 --> 00:57:56,606 that they lost back at Halloween havoc. 865 00:58:01,911 --> 00:58:04,848 [crowd cheers] 866 00:58:06,983 --> 00:58:10,787 [Vic] Feeding off the energy is Carter and Lee. 867 00:58:10,854 --> 00:58:13,990 It's been quite the journey to get back to this moment. 868 00:58:14,057 --> 00:58:16,726 [Imperium's music plays] 869 00:58:18,294 --> 00:58:21,030 [crowd boos] 870 00:58:25,134 --> 00:58:29,439 [announcer] Their opponents, they are the NXT tag team champions, 871 00:58:29,506 --> 00:58:34,444 Marcel Barthel, Fabian Aichner, Imperium. 872 00:58:34,511 --> 00:58:36,980 [crowd boos] 873 00:58:39,549 --> 00:58:43,152 [Vic] Get Wrestle Mania ready with the official Wrestle Mania app. 874 00:58:43,219 --> 00:58:45,989 Manage tickets, pre-order merchandise and so much more. 875 00:58:46,055 --> 00:58:49,893 Download from the app store or Google play store today. 876 00:58:51,027 --> 00:58:55,298 We are focusing in now on the NXT championships. 877 00:58:55,365 --> 00:58:57,400 NXT tag team championship, of course, 878 00:58:57,467 --> 00:59:01,838 earlier tonight, we saw the NXT women's tag team titles defended. 879 00:59:01,905 --> 00:59:04,374 Brand-new champions. 880 00:59:04,440 --> 00:59:08,845 The kickoff tonight for the North American championship. 881 00:59:08,912 --> 00:59:12,215 Brand-new North American champion. 882 00:59:12,282 --> 00:59:17,153 Wait. Are we about to see brand-new NXT tag team champions? 883 00:59:17,220 --> 00:59:20,256 [Wade] Well, time will tell, but taking a look in the ring 884 00:59:20,323 --> 00:59:24,360 at these two specimens of European excellence. 885 00:59:24,427 --> 00:59:28,331 They look ready to step on stage at the Arnold classic. 886 00:59:28,398 --> 00:59:33,102 Chiseled, perfectionist and let's face it, they want to win tonight. 887 00:59:33,169 --> 00:59:37,607 They have to be perfect because everything's on the line here. 888 00:59:37,674 --> 00:59:42,412 Triple threats are a champion's worst nightmare, 889 00:59:42,478 --> 00:59:47,317 but I will say that if anyone does perfect in NXT, it is the lads from Imperium. 890 00:59:47,383 --> 00:59:53,122 [Vic] When it comes to imperium too, they can set the tone tonight. 891 00:59:53,189 --> 00:59:55,425 Gunther with a big matchup later on. 892 00:59:55,491 --> 00:59:58,361 [Wade] Oh, wow. You know, the ring general, Gunther 893 00:59:58,428 --> 01:00:01,364 demands excellence from the troops, 894 01:00:01,431 --> 01:00:05,468 of course, taking on LA Knight later on in the show. 895 01:00:05,535 --> 01:00:08,171 Gunther expects. 896 01:00:08,237 --> 01:00:09,606 [bell rings] 897 01:00:10,807 --> 01:00:14,210 [Vic] He expects perfection and it is a triple threat matchup. 898 01:00:14,277 --> 01:00:16,212 Champions not need to be pinned or submitted. 899 01:00:16,279 --> 01:00:18,581 Not even in fact in the decision to lose the gold. 900 01:00:18,648 --> 01:00:21,150 One member of each team will be legal. 901 01:00:21,217 --> 01:00:24,821 Can only tag their own partner as now Brutus, obviously, will be the strongest. 902 01:00:24,887 --> 01:00:29,225 Well, possibly. What about Fabian Aichner? I mean, there's so much in this matchup. 903 01:00:29,292 --> 01:00:32,128 [Wade] We have some ridiculous athletes in there. 904 01:00:32,195 --> 01:00:34,330 Olympic-caliber athletes from the creeds. 905 01:00:34,397 --> 01:00:40,136 Of course, the unorthodox nature of MSK has to come into play. 906 01:00:40,903 --> 01:00:44,640 [Vic] We saw MSK right at the start running around. 907 01:00:44,707 --> 01:00:46,209 They were excited, filled with energy, 908 01:00:46,275 --> 01:00:49,545 they know how big of a moment this is for them in their careers. 909 01:00:49,612 --> 01:00:52,548 Matt riddle and Randy Orton defend the Raw tag team titles 910 01:00:52,615 --> 01:00:54,917 under the same rules on Wrestle Mania Sunday. 911 01:00:54,984 --> 01:00:58,921 Can you be too emotional before a matchup like Nash Carter? 912 01:00:58,988 --> 01:01:02,091 [Wade] You absolutely can, but it worked out well early on tonight 913 01:01:02,158 --> 01:01:05,128 for Cameron Grimes in the North American ladder match, 914 01:01:05,194 --> 01:01:08,831 but let's face it, sometimes if you're too emotional ahead of a match, 915 01:01:08,898 --> 01:01:12,268 it takes your focus off the in-ring attack 916 01:01:12,335 --> 01:01:15,071 and take your eye off the ball be overly emotional here. 917 01:01:15,138 --> 01:01:16,472 You ain't going to win. 918 01:01:16,539 --> 01:01:19,542 [Vic] Speaking of attacks, the brothers search for who attacked them. 919 01:01:19,609 --> 01:01:23,012 Might be hard to focus if you're Julius and Brutus, 920 01:01:23,079 --> 01:01:25,915 but they really have to turn things around in this matchup 921 01:01:25,982 --> 01:01:28,584 as now Barthel in control of Nash Carter. 922 01:01:28,651 --> 01:01:33,656 [Wade] Talk about who attacked the Creed several weeks ago on NXT, 923 01:01:33,723 --> 01:01:36,526 My suspicion is still with MSK. 924 01:01:36,592 --> 01:01:38,661 -Tag. -I'm sure the Creed brothers 925 01:01:38,728 --> 01:01:41,597 would like nothing more than to punish them, in case it was them. 926 01:01:41,664 --> 01:01:45,334 [Vic] Well, if you're Imperium, you certainly picked up some momentum 927 01:01:45,401 --> 01:01:48,638 this past Tuesday as Aichner checks into the match. 928 01:01:48,705 --> 01:01:52,742 [Wade] Yes, indeed, of course, Imperium beating 929 01:01:52,809 --> 01:01:59,315 the light put together trio of MSK and LA Knights emerging victorious, 930 01:01:59,382 --> 01:02:02,752 getting some great momentum ahead of this matchup. 931 01:02:02,819 --> 01:02:04,487 [Vic] Oh. 932 01:02:05,988 --> 01:02:10,359 Aichner in control. Look at Aichner. 933 01:02:10,426 --> 01:02:13,629 The strength of Aichner on display. Tag was made. 934 01:02:13,696 --> 01:02:17,633 The quickness from MSK now on display, and look at… Up and over! 935 01:02:17,700 --> 01:02:20,803 Can you believe some of the things that Lee can do? 936 01:02:20,870 --> 01:02:23,673 [Wade] Well, I can believe some of the things that Fabian Aichner can do. 937 01:02:23,740 --> 01:02:27,877 Pound to pound, the strongest competitor in NXT. 938 01:02:27,944 --> 01:02:31,280 -What about Brutus Creed? -I'm saying pound for pound. 939 01:02:31,347 --> 01:02:33,750 Brutus creed might be stronger, but he's also bigger than Fabian Aichner. 940 01:02:33,816 --> 01:02:36,052 [Vic] Julius checking into the matchup. 941 01:02:36,119 --> 01:02:39,489 Look, Malcolm Bivens was very confident about the brothers 942 01:02:39,555 --> 01:02:41,958 on the NXT Stand & Deliver kickoff show. 943 01:02:42,024 --> 01:02:45,495 [Wade] So he should be. These two are absolutely brilliant. 944 01:02:45,561 --> 01:02:48,364 They look like they've got no faults. Even the inexperience factor 945 01:02:48,431 --> 01:02:52,301 here at NXT was swallowed up within weeks of their arrival. 946 01:02:52,368 --> 01:02:54,604 Oh. How do you compete with that? 947 01:02:54,670 --> 01:02:57,940 [Vic] Creed brothers were champions in every sport at every level. 948 01:02:58,007 --> 01:03:01,844 [Wade] They got a packed trophy cabinet at home to augment it, 949 01:03:01,911 --> 01:03:04,080 of course, by the 2022 Dusty Cup 950 01:03:04,147 --> 01:03:09,652 that they won several weeks ago, should have had a tag championship 951 01:03:09,719 --> 01:03:12,989 several weeks ago too but that got rudely taken away from them 952 01:03:13,055 --> 01:03:15,258 in that parking lot attack. 953 01:03:15,324 --> 01:03:18,394 [Vic] Well, speaking of the tag team… Barthel gets caught! 954 01:03:18,461 --> 01:03:23,466 Brutus showcasing that strength as is Julius on the outside. 955 01:03:24,867 --> 01:03:28,638 [Wade] They fights as they're so well known for. 956 01:03:28,704 --> 01:03:32,308 [Vic] Oh. Whoa. What? Landed into a tag. 957 01:03:32,375 --> 01:03:34,010 Carter now. 958 01:03:35,478 --> 01:03:38,948 Oh, no. Might suffer the same fate again. 959 01:03:39,015 --> 01:03:41,617 Goes up, goes down and Brutus 960 01:03:41,684 --> 01:03:46,389 is just knocking down, smashing out everything in his path. 961 01:03:46,455 --> 01:03:49,692 [Wade] Absolute Hulk smash in there at this point. 962 01:03:49,759 --> 01:03:51,894 That's what's so brilliant about the Creed. 963 01:03:51,961 --> 01:03:54,764 They have the athleticism, they have the explosive movement, 964 01:03:54,830 --> 01:03:58,634 but they also have the raw power and can brawl with the best of them. 965 01:03:58,701 --> 01:04:00,369 -Look at this. -There's no weakness. 966 01:04:00,436 --> 01:04:02,371 [Vic] Look at the gut wrench from Brutus. 967 01:04:02,438 --> 01:04:04,507 You already know the Creed brothers have been 968 01:04:04,574 --> 01:04:07,777 in every extra moment they could have been in the dojo, 969 01:04:07,844 --> 01:04:09,312 putting every extra second of work. 970 01:04:09,378 --> 01:04:12,682 [Wade] Well, that's the brilliant leadership of Malcolm Bivens, 971 01:04:12,748 --> 01:04:17,453 who we see on the outside there flanked by Ivy Nile, 972 01:04:17,520 --> 01:04:19,889 another member of the diamond mine. 973 01:04:19,956 --> 01:04:22,491 He smells money with the Creeds and so he should. 974 01:04:22,558 --> 01:04:24,994 He's all about those big-money matches. 975 01:04:25,061 --> 01:04:28,097 Well, win those NXT tag championships tonight, 976 01:04:28,164 --> 01:04:30,600 and you are going to be flush with money for a long time, Malcolm Bivens. 977 01:04:32,401 --> 01:04:34,637 [Vic] Look at the combination from MSK. 978 01:04:34,704 --> 01:04:37,907 [Vic] These two out there, a little off the beaten path, 979 01:04:37,974 --> 01:04:41,477 but that is what makes them so dangerous, so hard to predict. 980 01:04:41,544 --> 01:04:43,112 Oh! 981 01:04:44,080 --> 01:04:46,415 [Vic] Down across the chest of Barthel. 982 01:04:46,482 --> 01:04:48,284 Into the cover, shoulders are down, 983 01:04:48,351 --> 01:04:52,421 just able to break things up at the last moment Julius Creed again. 984 01:04:52,488 --> 01:04:54,757 Imperium does not need to be factored in the decision 985 01:04:54,824 --> 01:04:57,526 to lose the NXT tag team titles here tonight. 986 01:04:57,593 --> 01:05:01,397 Malcolm Bivens starting to sweat a little bit on the outside. 987 01:05:01,464 --> 01:05:04,033 [Wade] A little panic on the face, and this is why 988 01:05:04,100 --> 01:05:08,738 MSK came incredibly close to putting this one away. 989 01:05:15,544 --> 01:05:17,546 [Vic] Barthel! 990 01:05:17,613 --> 01:05:19,949 Look, no wasted motion. 991 01:05:20,016 --> 01:05:26,289 Barthel as fluid as they are here in NXT, setting his sights on Wes Lee. 992 01:05:26,355 --> 01:05:27,690 Bam! 993 01:05:27,757 --> 01:05:29,425 [Wade] Sour-faced German. 994 01:05:30,860 --> 01:05:33,195 Never had a happy day in his life. 995 01:05:34,764 --> 01:05:39,335 [Vic] There is Aichner back to his feet and this is what Imperium does so well. 996 01:05:39,969 --> 01:05:42,238 Able to divide and conquer. 997 01:05:42,305 --> 01:05:48,844 [Wade] Incredible chemistry from the duo. We've seen this from them, in stereo. 998 01:05:51,047 --> 01:05:54,884 Huge World Cup draw yesterday, England and USA front and center. 999 01:05:54,951 --> 01:05:57,687 -You always bring this back to soccer. -As were Germany. 1000 01:05:57,753 --> 01:06:00,756 Fabian Aichner's Italy nowhere to be seen. 1001 01:06:00,823 --> 01:06:04,327 If the azzurri wants some pride back, it's all down. 1002 01:06:04,393 --> 01:06:07,496 [Vic] Take a look, deep clean uppercut from Barthel. 1003 01:06:07,563 --> 01:06:09,598 Head back to live-action. 1004 01:06:09,665 --> 01:06:12,101 Aichner now just showcasing that superhuman strength. 1005 01:06:12,168 --> 01:06:15,671 Moves like a cruiser weight, hits like a heavyweight, 1006 01:06:15,738 --> 01:06:17,807 and right now, bam! just planted Wes Lee. 1007 01:06:17,873 --> 01:06:20,042 -Baseball bat to the jaw. -Cover. Cover. Cover. 1008 01:06:20,109 --> 01:06:22,244 Title is on the line for Imperium. Two! Retain. 1009 01:06:22,311 --> 01:06:25,314 Carter able to save things literally for his team. 1010 01:06:25,381 --> 01:06:27,883 [Wade] No way Wes Lee was kicking out of that one. 1011 01:06:27,950 --> 01:06:31,253 That was emergency time for MSK as we take another look at that. 1012 01:06:31,320 --> 01:06:34,590 It's just ridiculous. I don't care who you are hitting with that. 1013 01:06:34,657 --> 01:06:36,726 They are going down, they're staying down 1014 01:06:36,792 --> 01:06:40,062 unless they're saved by a tag partner as was the case. 1015 01:06:41,464 --> 01:06:43,399 [Vic] Oh! 1016 01:06:43,466 --> 01:06:44,667 [Wade] Chops. 1017 01:06:44,734 --> 01:06:46,736 Perhaps is taking some training from big Gunther. 1018 01:06:46,802 --> 01:06:48,104 I'm sure we're going to see some of that later on tonight. 1019 01:06:48,170 --> 01:06:51,407 [Vic] There again that strength oh that deep squat. 1020 01:06:51,474 --> 01:06:57,380 [Wade] Great squats with Julius Creed. At least 270 pounds Julius Creed. 1021 01:06:57,913 --> 01:07:00,349 -[Aichner] Let's go! -That's right! 1022 01:07:00,416 --> 01:07:04,053 [Vic] Imperium is rolling and look, even with no champions advantage, 1023 01:07:04,120 --> 01:07:07,156 most considered Imperium the favorite heading into this matchup. 1024 01:07:07,223 --> 01:07:09,091 [Wade] We've got to see them as the favorites. 1025 01:07:09,158 --> 01:07:12,194 Listen, two-time NXT tag team champions. 1026 01:07:12,261 --> 01:07:14,830 -Not only that. They have… Oh, no! -Whoa! 1027 01:07:14,897 --> 01:07:16,966 Well, we might have spoke a little bit too soon. 1028 01:07:17,033 --> 01:07:20,302 [Wade] Torpedo headbutt effectively to the chest of his own tag partner there 1029 01:07:20,369 --> 01:07:22,204 from Marcel Barthel. 1030 01:07:22,271 --> 01:07:24,840 -It's Imperium… -Whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. 1031 01:07:24,907 --> 01:07:28,177 [Wade] Dominating two brands on two continents for four years. 1032 01:07:28,244 --> 01:07:29,845 But that might end here. 1033 01:07:30,846 --> 01:07:37,820 [Vic] Going around the globe is Wes Lee. MSK rocking, rolling right now. 1034 01:07:38,220 --> 01:07:41,323 [Wade] Rocking and rolling to some irregular rhythms, 1035 01:07:41,390 --> 01:07:45,728 but it is highly effective and perhaps they can now put this one to bed 1036 01:07:45,795 --> 01:07:48,798 as Fabian Aichner is down. Is he out? 1037 01:07:48,864 --> 01:07:52,401 [Vic] Carter. Oh, able to connect. Lee made the tag. 1038 01:07:52,468 --> 01:07:54,603 -He is legal. Whoa! -Whoa. 1039 01:07:55,371 --> 01:07:57,873 [Vic] Cover. Count. 1040 01:07:57,940 --> 01:07:59,575 Oh. 1041 01:08:00,042 --> 01:08:07,049 [Wade] Just a millisecond away from regaining those tag team championships. 1042 01:08:07,149 --> 01:08:12,121 [Vic] We've talked about the year-long journey for MSK to get back to this point. 1043 01:08:12,188 --> 01:08:14,657 They are pulling up all the stops tonight. 1044 01:08:14,723 --> 01:08:17,560 [Wade] Well, it's been a roller coaster, twelve months from their debut 1045 01:08:17,626 --> 01:08:20,529 in the Dusty Cup in 2021 to NXT tag champs. 1046 01:08:20,896 --> 01:08:25,000 Losing their Mojo, finding the shaman in Raw superstar, 1047 01:08:25,067 --> 01:08:27,803 Riddle and now they need to complete the journey back to the top. 1048 01:08:27,870 --> 01:08:29,872 [Vic] Julius Creed doesn't go to the top often. 1049 01:08:29,939 --> 01:08:34,477 Now it's the Creed brothers trying to do anything they can 1050 01:08:34,543 --> 01:08:37,346 to have their first taste of gold here in NXT. 1051 01:08:39,181 --> 01:08:41,417 MSK and imperium trying to work together? 1052 01:08:43,185 --> 01:08:45,721 [Wade] Do your best to take any opponent down. 1053 01:08:45,788 --> 01:08:48,991 A loose alliance at any moment. Oh, no! 1054 01:08:58,968 --> 01:09:02,671 [crowd chants:] NXT! NXT! 1055 01:09:04,340 --> 01:09:11,313 [Vic] American Airlines Center showing love to NXT as all teams are down. 1056 01:09:12,047 --> 01:09:15,951 All three of these teams are going to have to find some way 1057 01:09:16,018 --> 01:09:19,388 to get back to their feet to continue in this matchup. 1058 01:09:19,455 --> 01:09:23,692 [Wade] This is where we really learn a lot about competitors. 1059 01:09:23,759 --> 01:09:27,696 Fatigue makes cowards of us all as we take another look. 1060 01:09:27,763 --> 01:09:29,231 [Vic] Wait. Have you ever seen anything like this? 1061 01:09:29,298 --> 01:09:31,400 [Wade] This was inadvertently effectively. 1062 01:09:31,467 --> 01:09:35,404 Imperium and MSK took each other out in the process. 1063 01:09:35,471 --> 01:09:38,007 -No way. Brutus? -Get down, Brutus. 1064 01:09:38,073 --> 01:09:40,643 You're not built for this, Brutus. Oh, no. 1065 01:09:40,843 --> 01:09:42,845 -No. -Cannonball! 1066 01:09:52,154 --> 01:09:55,491 [Vic] Malcolm Bivens is all smiles. 1067 01:09:57,526 --> 01:10:01,864 Cannonball for the Creed brothers. 1068 01:10:04,867 --> 01:10:07,870 What else are they learning in the diamond dojo? 1069 01:10:07,937 --> 01:10:09,738 [Wade] It wasn't exactly high art, was it? 1070 01:10:09,805 --> 01:10:13,242 But it was certainly highly effective there from Brutus Creed. 1071 01:10:13,309 --> 01:10:16,111 [Vic] Now, could it be the Creed brothers? Making the tag in comes Julius. 1072 01:10:16,178 --> 01:10:21,717 Julius, Brutus, we talked about the rise of the Creed brothers. 1073 01:10:26,488 --> 01:10:28,857 Julius into the cover. 1074 01:10:29,458 --> 01:10:31,260 And no! 1075 01:10:31,327 --> 01:10:36,332 [Wade] Great awareness there from Aichner, but dropped with a fist to the jaw. 1076 01:10:36,398 --> 01:10:39,201 [Vic] Oh, no, Julius just bounced off the steps. 1077 01:10:39,268 --> 01:10:42,571 -A sickening thud there from Julius. -You see the worry on Bivens. 1078 01:10:42,638 --> 01:10:45,174 You see the worry on Ivy Nile as well. 1079 01:10:45,241 --> 01:10:48,344 Julius Creed may have just been wiped out of this matchup 1080 01:10:48,410 --> 01:10:51,447 as now Brutus all by himself, and it's two on one. 1081 01:10:51,513 --> 01:10:54,650 [Wade] This is exactly what Imperium do best. 1082 01:10:54,717 --> 01:11:00,155 Once they sniff danger or weakness, they are all over it like a rush. 1083 01:11:01,957 --> 01:11:05,361 Creed brothers may have just been wiped out of the match. 1084 01:11:06,061 --> 01:11:10,099 Now Imperium focusing in on Carter who is down. 1085 01:11:10,165 --> 01:11:14,570 [Wade] Completely in the ascendency here. They have a prone man available to them. 1086 01:11:14,637 --> 01:11:18,807 Nash Carter who was responsible making his way out of there. 1087 01:11:20,276 --> 01:11:23,612 [Vic] Now Lee quickly back into the ring. 1088 01:11:25,314 --> 01:11:27,816 MSK! Whoa! 1089 01:11:28,350 --> 01:11:30,286 [crowd] One, two, three! 1090 01:11:30,352 --> 01:11:33,656 [bell rings] MSK has recaptured their titles! 1091 01:11:33,722 --> 01:11:35,224 [MSK's music plays] 1092 01:11:35,291 --> 01:11:41,597 [announcer] Here are your winners, the new NXT tag team champions, MSK! 1093 01:11:44,099 --> 01:11:46,368 [Vic] We talk about the journeys, 1094 01:11:46,435 --> 01:11:49,338 we talk about the ups, we talk about the downs, 1095 01:11:49,405 --> 01:11:53,442 the roller coaster of emotions that this night has brought, 1096 01:11:53,509 --> 01:11:56,245 all the superstars, men and women. 1097 01:11:56,312 --> 01:12:01,450 For MSK this has been a year-long journey, but how about some of the action? 1098 01:12:01,517 --> 01:12:05,020 [Wade] This is an example of a man who should never go to the top rope 1099 01:12:05,087 --> 01:12:08,524 doing it anyway because it's Wrestle Mania weekend. 1100 01:12:08,590 --> 01:12:12,594 Brutus Creed and Julius Creed certainly had the opportunity 1101 01:12:12,661 --> 01:12:16,231 to put this one to bed, achieve their dreams. 1102 01:12:16,298 --> 01:12:19,268 Didn't happen, and that's part of the reason why. 1103 01:12:19,335 --> 01:12:22,471 [Vic] Look, Julius Creed was taken out. Imperium would not be done. 1104 01:12:22,538 --> 01:12:25,474 They would continue to focus, isolate, destroy and dissect 1105 01:12:25,541 --> 01:12:29,011 the Creed brothers, which would allow Imperium to come into the ring 1106 01:12:29,078 --> 01:12:33,749 but look, Wes Lee had a different idea for Imperium. 1107 01:12:33,816 --> 01:12:36,685 MSK was able to pull out the stops in the end, 1108 01:12:36,752 --> 01:12:39,822 was able to complete that year-long journey, 1109 01:12:39,888 --> 01:12:43,625 and once again, MSK crown themselves. 1110 01:12:43,692 --> 01:12:47,596 Let the party start in Dallas for MSK! 1111 01:12:47,663 --> 01:12:51,367 NXT tag team champions. We were destined for this! 1112 01:12:51,433 --> 01:12:54,269 These things remain with us. 1113 01:12:57,172 --> 01:12:58,741 [music] 1114 01:12:59,842 --> 01:13:04,213 One night my dad sat me down to talk to me before one of his gigs. 1115 01:13:04,279 --> 01:13:08,450 He said: "Kid, you got to stop beating people up. 1116 01:13:08,517 --> 01:13:12,221 It's easy to push people away, but you were put on this planet 1117 01:13:12,287 --> 01:13:13,889 to bring people together". 1118 01:13:13,956 --> 01:13:18,494 And I looked at him, my eyes lit up, and the rest is history. 1119 01:13:19,428 --> 01:13:22,297 [music] 1120 01:13:36,478 --> 01:13:37,913 can only be compared 1121 01:13:37,980 --> 01:13:41,450 to landing a knockout blow on my opponent in the middle of that ring. 1122 01:13:42,718 --> 01:13:44,019 I know what I'm working with. 1123 01:13:44,086 --> 01:13:45,988 I'm a whole lot of woman 1124 01:13:46,054 --> 01:13:48,023 who's ready to do a whole lot of whooping. 1125 01:13:48,090 --> 01:13:50,759 ["Anthem" playing, by Alibi Music] 1126 01:13:50,826 --> 01:13:51,894 Not going to hide it 1127 01:13:52,928 --> 01:13:54,463 not going to deny it 1128 01:13:54,930 --> 01:13:56,632 and I'm not going to apologize for it. 1129 01:13:58,934 --> 01:14:01,603 You better watch out for this lion's roar. 1130 01:14:04,573 --> 01:14:07,910 [music ends] 1131 01:14:13,348 --> 01:14:18,754 Cameron Grimes, congratulations, the new NXT North American champion. 1132 01:14:18,821 --> 01:14:20,589 What did this win mean to you? 1133 01:14:20,656 --> 01:14:23,325 [crowd chatters] 1134 01:14:24,493 --> 01:14:25,694 I'm sorry, McKenzie. 1135 01:14:26,428 --> 01:14:27,563 I'm in shock. 1136 01:14:29,031 --> 01:14:30,199 Three years 1137 01:14:30,265 --> 01:14:33,268 three years I've been working my off 1138 01:14:34,403 --> 01:14:38,207 because this is where I wanted to be, this is where I was always going to be. 1139 01:14:38,273 --> 01:14:41,477 My father told me that I would be a WWE superstar 1140 01:14:43,712 --> 01:14:46,114 and I'm more than just a WWE superstar 1141 01:14:48,817 --> 01:14:50,719 I'm a WWE champion. 1142 01:14:54,556 --> 01:14:56,058 [crowd cheers] 1143 01:14:58,594 --> 01:14:59,595 HOY MÁS TEMPRANO 1144 01:14:59,661 --> 01:15:00,863 Here it is, Harland. 1145 01:15:00,929 --> 01:15:03,599 The famous Dealey Plaza. 1146 01:15:04,299 --> 01:15:06,635 In November, 1963 1147 01:15:06,702 --> 01:15:10,138 the world stopped as there was a tragedy 1148 01:15:10,205 --> 01:15:11,840 in these streets 1149 01:15:12,508 --> 01:15:13,942 and on that day 1150 01:15:14,009 --> 01:15:15,043 the nation 1151 01:15:15,744 --> 01:15:18,647 the world came together as one. 1152 01:15:19,982 --> 01:15:23,919 But why is it only tragedy unites people 1153 01:15:23,986 --> 01:15:27,055 when it should be triumph? 1154 01:15:27,122 --> 01:15:29,925 There has to be a better way. 1155 01:15:31,159 --> 01:15:33,896 I put that on my shoulders. 1156 01:15:34,696 --> 01:15:37,532 I make it my responsibility. 1157 01:15:38,734 --> 01:15:41,470 I will unite people. 1158 01:15:42,204 --> 01:15:43,772 I can only hope 1159 01:15:45,007 --> 01:15:48,477 you freely choose peace 1160 01:15:48,544 --> 01:15:53,348 so we don't have to suffer loss 1161 01:15:53,415 --> 01:15:56,485 or tragedy ever again. 1162 01:15:58,754 --> 01:16:01,256 but that depends on all of you. 1163 01:16:02,124 --> 01:16:03,425 Now, doesn't it? 1164 01:16:05,227 --> 01:16:08,764 ["Like This" playing, by 2KBABY] 1165 01:16:08,830 --> 01:16:12,701 [Vic] Special thanks to 2K baby, featuring Marshmello for Like This. 1166 01:16:12,768 --> 01:16:15,737 The official theme song of NXT Stand & Deliver off the album 1167 01:16:15,804 --> 01:16:20,342 first quarter available now on Apple Music and on Spotify. 1168 01:16:20,409 --> 01:16:22,544 I've got to be honest with you, Vic 1169 01:16:22,611 --> 01:16:24,079 I'm still a tad freaked out 1170 01:16:24,146 --> 01:16:26,348 after witnessing Joe Gacy and Harland 1171 01:16:26,415 --> 01:16:29,818 conspiring together on the grassy knoll 1172 01:16:29,885 --> 01:16:30,786 what an image. 1173 01:16:30,852 --> 01:16:33,121 You're not the only one who's creeped out. 1174 01:16:33,188 --> 01:16:35,324 Let's see what happened earlier tonight 1175 01:16:35,390 --> 01:16:37,659 on the NXT Stand & Deliver kick-off show. 1176 01:16:37,726 --> 01:16:40,529 It was tag team action, featuring Raquel González 1177 01:16:40,596 --> 01:16:42,397 Dakota Kai, toxic attraction 1178 01:16:42,464 --> 01:16:44,333 for the NXT women's tag team titles. 1179 01:16:44,399 --> 01:16:46,001 What a matchup this was. 1180 01:16:46,068 --> 01:16:48,136 Dakota Kai was able to continue to fight 1181 01:16:48,203 --> 01:16:50,906 and somehow, was able to continue in this matchup 1182 01:16:50,973 --> 01:16:52,941 because she had a little bit of help. 1183 01:16:53,008 --> 01:16:55,644 [Wade] Here's Wendy Choo fresh from an attack 1184 01:16:55,711 --> 01:16:57,045 back on Tuesday night 1185 01:16:57,112 --> 01:16:59,615 coming back for a little payback here 1186 01:16:59,681 --> 01:17:02,150 against her attackers toxic attraction. 1187 01:17:02,884 --> 01:17:04,720 Raquel González helping out 1188 01:17:04,786 --> 01:17:07,089 and then the former tag team champions 1189 01:17:07,155 --> 01:17:09,758 rediscovering some of their old chemistry 1190 01:17:09,825 --> 01:17:11,193 putting this one to bed 1191 01:17:11,259 --> 01:17:15,964 with Raquel Gonzalez's patented chingona bomb. 1192 01:17:16,031 --> 01:17:18,467 [Vic] NXT universe would be on their feet 1193 01:17:18,533 --> 01:17:20,002 for the opening of the night 1194 01:17:20,068 --> 01:17:24,272 when we crown new NXT women's tag team champions. 1195 01:17:24,339 --> 01:17:26,108 What a night it has been. 1196 01:17:26,174 --> 01:17:29,011 New champions throughout this entire evening 1197 01:17:29,077 --> 01:17:30,479 from the very start 1198 01:17:30,545 --> 01:17:33,749 including, again, congratulations to Raquel González 1199 01:17:33,815 --> 01:17:35,217 and Dakota Kai 1200 01:17:35,283 --> 01:17:37,119 but how about what we have coming up 1201 01:17:37,185 --> 01:17:38,720 in just a matter of moments? 1202 01:17:38,787 --> 01:17:40,522 It's the toughest title defense 1203 01:17:40,589 --> 01:17:42,224 for Mandy Rose in her reign 1204 01:17:42,290 --> 01:17:44,793 as she defends against three other women 1205 01:17:44,860 --> 01:17:48,163 who are looking to become the attraction in NXT. 1206 01:17:48,230 --> 01:17:50,632 [soft pop music playing] 1207 01:17:50,699 --> 01:17:54,436 [narrator] Before the most stupendous Wrestle Mania in history 1208 01:17:54,503 --> 01:17:56,371 the WWE universe has traveled 1209 01:17:56,438 --> 01:17:59,007 to the American Airline center. 1210 01:17:59,074 --> 01:18:00,709 Really just to see me. 1211 01:18:01,643 --> 01:18:05,113 ["Looking At A Champ" playing, by Black Prez] 1212 01:18:10,986 --> 01:18:15,023 [Mandy] You all need to remember who the hell I am. 1213 01:18:15,090 --> 01:18:18,427 I'm the baddest bitch in the game. 1214 01:18:19,194 --> 01:18:21,063 You tune in every week to see me 1215 01:18:21,129 --> 01:18:22,964 because NXT 2.0… 1216 01:18:23,699 --> 01:18:26,201 [whispers] is all about Mandy. 1217 01:18:26,268 --> 01:18:29,337 The biggest show in NXT 2.0 history. 1218 01:18:29,404 --> 01:18:31,206 My biggest title defense. 1219 01:18:32,808 --> 01:18:34,876 The world will finally realize 1220 01:18:34,943 --> 01:18:37,179 to never underestimate 1221 01:18:37,245 --> 01:18:39,214 [whispers] Mandy Rose. 1222 01:18:39,815 --> 01:18:41,216 [woman] Kay Lee Ray. Hmm… 1223 01:18:42,250 --> 01:18:45,987 ["Bend The Knee" playing, by Kick Ass Queens] 1224 01:18:52,761 --> 01:18:57,432 [Kay] I was the longest-reigning women's champion 1225 01:18:57,499 --> 01:19:00,202 in nearly 60 years. 1226 01:19:00,902 --> 01:19:02,404 What did that get me 1227 01:19:02,471 --> 01:19:04,740 in NXT 2.0? 1228 01:19:04,806 --> 01:19:05,774 Nothing. 1229 01:19:07,209 --> 01:19:08,844 All I see Mandy Rose doing 1230 01:19:08,910 --> 01:19:10,946 is putting other people down. 1231 01:19:11,513 --> 01:19:12,614 And when I'm champion 1232 01:19:12,681 --> 01:19:15,717 I won't need help to win like Mandy does. 1233 01:19:16,751 --> 01:19:19,354 ["Bend The Knee" continues] 1234 01:19:19,421 --> 01:19:22,724 Well, I beat her before, and I'll beat her at Stand & Deliver. 1235 01:19:22,791 --> 01:19:23,692 [chuckles] 1236 01:19:23,759 --> 01:19:26,728 [Mandy] Io Shirai, she's always just so angry. 1237 01:19:26,795 --> 01:19:31,767 ["I Kick Ass" playing, by Kick Ass Queens] 1238 01:19:31,833 --> 01:19:33,201 I don't like Mandy Rose. 1239 01:19:34,169 --> 01:19:35,971 [io] Never have, never will. 1240 01:19:36,538 --> 01:19:37,672 One opponent 1241 01:19:38,240 --> 01:19:39,241 two opponent 1242 01:19:39,307 --> 01:19:40,308 three opponent 1243 01:19:40,809 --> 01:19:41,910 it doesn't matter. 1244 01:19:41,977 --> 01:19:44,179 The result will be the same. 1245 01:19:44,246 --> 01:19:47,382 [unintelligible] 1246 01:19:47,449 --> 01:19:48,850 Chant in my head. 1247 01:19:49,885 --> 01:19:51,853 [Mandy] I get it, I'd be angry too 1248 01:19:51,920 --> 01:19:54,389 if I was overshadowed by Mandy Rose. 1249 01:19:54,456 --> 01:19:58,827 Cora Jade, you wanna play games? You made a huge mistake. 1250 01:19:58,894 --> 01:20:02,130 ["I'm Taking Over Now" playing, by Black Prez] 1251 01:20:05,600 --> 01:20:07,269 I know I'm the underdog 1252 01:20:07,335 --> 01:20:09,838 and Mandy sure knows that I'm coming for her. 1253 01:20:09,905 --> 01:20:13,241 [Cora] Mandy doesn't care about anything but herself. 1254 01:20:14,176 --> 01:20:15,811 See, the women before her 1255 01:20:15,877 --> 01:20:19,247 carried that title with dignity, and it's my time now. 1256 01:20:19,314 --> 01:20:22,083 When I held that NXT Women's champion ship in my hands 1257 01:20:22,150 --> 01:20:24,753 it's like I was born for this. 1258 01:20:24,820 --> 01:20:27,856 I will walk out of Stand & Deliver as the NXT Women's champion 1259 01:20:27,923 --> 01:20:30,692 and a true generation of Jade will begin. 1260 01:20:32,327 --> 01:20:35,864 ["It's All or Nothing" playing, SATV Music] 1261 01:20:39,801 --> 01:20:42,737 [Mandy] I will humiliate Cora Jade. 1262 01:20:42,804 --> 01:20:45,307 [Cora] It's make it all that much sweeter 1263 01:20:45,373 --> 01:20:49,311 when I become the next NXT Women's champion. 1264 01:20:49,377 --> 01:20:52,280 [Mandy] Rid NXT off Io Shirai 1265 01:20:52,347 --> 01:20:54,216 once and for all. 1266 01:20:54,282 --> 01:20:57,018 [Shirai] Io Shirai will once again become 1267 01:20:57,085 --> 01:20:59,087 the NXT Women's champion. 1268 01:20:59,154 --> 01:21:01,756 [Mandy] And send Kay Lee Ray 1269 01:21:01,823 --> 01:21:04,593 back under whatever bridge she came from. 1270 01:21:04,659 --> 01:21:07,429 [Kay] Mandy Rose is the scum of this division 1271 01:21:07,495 --> 01:21:09,698 and she does not deserve the title. 1272 01:21:09,764 --> 01:21:11,600 [Mandy] I will cement my legacy 1273 01:21:11,666 --> 01:21:13,468 of becoming 1274 01:21:13,535 --> 01:21:17,239 the greatest NXT Women's champion 1275 01:21:17,305 --> 01:21:20,041 of all time. 1276 01:21:20,108 --> 01:21:22,143 [music ends] 1277 01:21:25,180 --> 01:21:29,217 ["Twisted Generation (Cora Jade)" playing, by def rebel] 1278 01:21:29,284 --> 01:21:33,555 [crowd cheers] 1279 01:21:44,566 --> 01:21:47,369 [music continues] 1280 01:21:47,435 --> 01:21:50,538 [Vic] All of the Devotion Skateboard Company at her side 1281 01:21:50,605 --> 01:21:53,375 Cora Jade's childhood dream. 1282 01:21:53,942 --> 01:21:55,744 You reach or… 1283 01:21:56,611 --> 01:21:57,846 [unintelligible] 1284 01:21:57,913 --> 01:21:59,347 [Wade] Well, here's the thing 1285 01:21:59,414 --> 01:22:01,683 will the dream turn into a nightmare tonight? 1286 01:22:01,750 --> 01:22:05,854 Things can change very, very quickly in this game. 1287 01:22:05,920 --> 01:22:07,422 This is a fantastic entrance 1288 01:22:07,489 --> 01:22:11,026 thanks to the addition of the Devotion Skateboard Company 1289 01:22:11,092 --> 01:22:12,193 Dallas' very own. 1290 01:22:12,260 --> 01:22:14,863 But this might be as high as it gets this evening 1291 01:22:14,929 --> 01:22:16,831 for young Cora Jade. 1292 01:22:16,898 --> 01:22:17,732 I get it 1293 01:22:17,799 --> 01:22:19,601 sometimes in this industry 1294 01:22:19,668 --> 01:22:21,102 you feel untouchable 1295 01:22:21,169 --> 01:22:22,337 you're riding a high 1296 01:22:22,404 --> 01:22:24,739 but the next minute, you are crushed 1297 01:22:24,806 --> 01:22:28,143 under the boots of someone like Mandy Rose. 1298 01:22:28,209 --> 01:22:31,513 Be very careful what you wish for, Cora Jade. 1299 01:22:31,579 --> 01:22:34,215 Mandy Rose is out for blood tonight. 1300 01:22:35,583 --> 01:22:41,289 ["Venom" playing, by Drumification] 1301 01:22:46,161 --> 01:22:47,462 [Wade] Let me start here-- 1302 01:22:47,529 --> 01:22:49,331 [Vic] I knew this was gonna happen. 1303 01:22:49,397 --> 01:22:52,400 -[Wade] Here's my issue-- -[Vic] Put a quarter in the ride. 1304 01:22:52,467 --> 01:22:55,437 [Wade] To me, it is completely unfair 1305 01:22:55,503 --> 01:22:57,005 that both Kay Lee Ray 1306 01:22:57,072 --> 01:22:59,240 and some other members of this matchup 1307 01:22:59,307 --> 01:23:01,343 are even involved this evening. 1308 01:23:01,409 --> 01:23:02,911 First of all, Cora Jade 1309 01:23:02,978 --> 01:23:05,447 she got her opportunity thanks to goading 1310 01:23:05,513 --> 01:23:07,549 and attacking our champion, Mandy Rose. 1311 01:23:07,615 --> 01:23:09,951 That, to me, should never have been rewarded. 1312 01:23:10,018 --> 01:23:11,920 But we had ourselves a singles match 1313 01:23:11,987 --> 01:23:13,254 which was fine. 1314 01:23:13,321 --> 01:23:17,325 But then, Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray, together won the Dusty Cup 1315 01:23:17,392 --> 01:23:19,694 supposed to get themselves an opportunity 1316 01:23:19,761 --> 01:23:21,496 at the Women's Tag Team titles 1317 01:23:21,563 --> 01:23:24,065 somehow parlaying that into an opportunity 1318 01:23:24,132 --> 01:23:26,735 at Mandy Rose's women's title. 1319 01:23:26,801 --> 01:23:28,670 Now, we've got a fatal 4-way match 1320 01:23:28,737 --> 01:23:29,738 what a disaster. 1321 01:23:29,804 --> 01:23:32,207 Let's have some consistency from management 1322 01:23:32,807 --> 01:23:35,910 and stop treating Mandy Rose so disgracefully. 1323 01:23:36,978 --> 01:23:40,849 ["Tokyo Shock" playing, by def rebel] 1324 01:23:40,915 --> 01:23:44,986 [crowd cheers] 1325 01:23:48,356 --> 01:23:51,526 [Vic] Well, there is Io Shirai, the partner of Kay Lee Ray 1326 01:23:51,593 --> 01:23:54,262 and all I heard from you was just a bunch of excuses 1327 01:23:54,329 --> 01:23:56,731 which you had already written down for Mandy. 1328 01:23:56,798 --> 01:23:58,500 That's all you have, was excuses. 1329 01:23:58,566 --> 01:24:00,301 [Wade] No excuses whatsoever. 1330 01:24:00,368 --> 01:24:02,504 I like the rules to be implemented correctly-- 1331 01:24:02,570 --> 01:24:03,571 [Vic] You do? 1332 01:24:03,638 --> 01:24:07,942 [Wade] I don't like people that-- Don't you start with me, Vic Joseph. 1333 01:24:08,710 --> 01:24:11,212 There's a certain purity to this industry. 1334 01:24:11,279 --> 01:24:14,749 I like the opinions of Imperium on that. 1335 01:24:18,153 --> 01:24:21,356 ["Tokyo Shock" continues] 1336 01:24:33,301 --> 01:24:35,937 [Vic] Is Io Shirai the favorite of the matchup? 1337 01:24:36,004 --> 01:24:40,108 [Wade] A lot of people certainly think so. I've seen the whispers on social media 1338 01:24:40,175 --> 01:24:42,610 she's the most decorated champion in NXT. 1339 01:24:42,677 --> 01:24:44,345 She's a former women's champion 1340 01:24:44,412 --> 01:24:47,081 former tag team champion, won the Dusty Cup too. 1341 01:24:47,148 --> 01:24:49,317 She's not the fave, as far as I'm concerned. 1342 01:24:49,384 --> 01:24:51,085 The champ is the fave. 1343 01:24:51,786 --> 01:24:54,489 [Vic] The champion has no advantage in this matchup. 1344 01:24:54,556 --> 01:24:57,192 There's no count-out, there's no disqualification-- 1345 01:24:57,258 --> 01:24:58,726 [Wade] Being Mandy Rose 1346 01:24:59,494 --> 01:25:01,229 …is an advantage in itself. 1347 01:25:01,930 --> 01:25:02,897 Watch and learn. 1348 01:25:04,265 --> 01:25:08,069 ["Toxic (Toxic Attraction)" playing, by def rebel] 1349 01:25:08,136 --> 01:25:11,773 [crowd cheers] 1350 01:25:15,577 --> 01:25:17,212 [Wade] Wow. 1351 01:25:17,278 --> 01:25:20,315 Do you recognize that podium, Vic Joseph? 1352 01:25:21,015 --> 01:25:24,219 [Vic] I don't know, Bad News. 1353 01:25:24,285 --> 01:25:25,854 [Wade] Yeah, guess what? 1354 01:25:25,920 --> 01:25:29,057 I had a personal request from Mandy Rose. 1355 01:25:29,124 --> 01:25:32,494 -If I could loan her-- [Vic] To stay 50 feet away from her? 1356 01:25:32,560 --> 01:25:34,796 [Wade] No, not like that, we're very close. 1357 01:25:34,863 --> 01:25:36,564 She asked me if I could loan her 1358 01:25:36,631 --> 01:25:39,601 my scissor lift that I used to use for Bad News 1359 01:25:39,667 --> 01:25:41,035 and guess what 1360 01:25:41,102 --> 01:25:43,738 I would say she looks splendid on it. 1361 01:25:43,805 --> 01:25:45,273 Of course, I accepted 1362 01:25:45,340 --> 01:25:47,408 because that's what close friends do. 1363 01:25:47,475 --> 01:25:49,878 The rest, as they say is history. 1364 01:25:49,944 --> 01:25:51,613 [Vic] Well, as I was saying 1365 01:25:51,679 --> 01:25:53,047 it's not all good news. 1366 01:25:53,114 --> 01:25:55,483 It's actually some bad news for Mandy Rose 1367 01:25:55,550 --> 01:25:57,652 because she does not need to be factored 1368 01:25:57,719 --> 01:26:00,922 in the decision to lose her title here tonight 1369 01:26:00,989 --> 01:26:03,691 in what already has been a great night, so to speak 1370 01:26:03,758 --> 01:26:04,926 for Toxic Attraction. 1371 01:26:04,993 --> 01:26:06,794 [Wade] It's been an absolute tragedy 1372 01:26:06,861 --> 01:26:10,165 that she was forced into this position in the first place. 1373 01:26:10,231 --> 01:26:13,368 But like an angel waltzing down the aisle 1374 01:26:13,434 --> 01:26:15,870 we know how pure Mandy Rose is 1375 01:26:15,937 --> 01:26:17,939 we know how dominant she has been 1376 01:26:18,006 --> 01:26:19,073 as a champion. 1377 01:26:19,140 --> 01:26:22,577 And of course, she's always been willing to take on all comers 1378 01:26:22,644 --> 01:26:25,480 and tonight she is going to cement her legacy 1379 01:26:25,547 --> 01:26:27,182 here in NXT 1380 01:26:27,248 --> 01:26:30,184 in the most difficult circumstances of all 1381 01:26:30,251 --> 01:26:32,287 against three tremendous opponents. 1382 01:26:32,353 --> 01:26:37,058 [Vic] Well, take a look at the brand new NXT women's championship. 1383 01:26:37,892 --> 01:26:39,494 Will it still be in the hands 1384 01:26:39,561 --> 01:26:40,828 and around the waist 1385 01:26:40,895 --> 01:26:43,431 of Mandy Rose come the end of the night? 1386 01:26:47,402 --> 01:26:49,237 [music ends] 1387 01:26:49,304 --> 01:26:50,238 [bell rings] 1388 01:26:50,305 --> 01:26:53,041 [announcer] The following contest is a fatal 4-way match 1389 01:26:53,107 --> 01:26:57,212 for the NXT Women's championship! 1390 01:26:57,278 --> 01:27:00,748 [crowd cheers] Introducing the challengers. 1391 01:27:00,815 --> 01:27:01,783 First 1392 01:27:01,849 --> 01:27:04,719 Cora Jade! 1393 01:27:04,786 --> 01:27:08,623 [crowd pounds and applauds] 1394 01:27:08,690 --> 01:27:13,561 [announcer] Next, Kay Lee Ray! 1395 01:27:13,628 --> 01:27:16,264 [crowd pounds and applauds] 1396 01:27:16,331 --> 01:27:17,398 [announcer] And 1397 01:27:17,465 --> 01:27:21,703 Io Shirai! 1398 01:27:21,769 --> 01:27:24,572 [crowd pounds and applauds] 1399 01:27:24,639 --> 01:27:26,007 [announcer] Their opponent 1400 01:27:26,074 --> 01:27:30,979 she is the NXT Women's champion… 1401 01:27:31,713 --> 01:27:35,350 Mandy Rose! 1402 01:27:35,416 --> 01:27:36,517 [crowd cheers] 1403 01:27:36,584 --> 01:27:39,687 [Vic] Will you sit down? You don't need to give Mandy Rose a-- sit down. 1404 01:27:39,754 --> 01:27:40,989 [Wade] Show some respect. 1405 01:27:41,055 --> 01:27:43,024 Show some class for once in your life. 1406 01:27:43,091 --> 01:27:46,260 You're supposed to respect champions. You know nothing about that, Vic. 1407 01:27:51,666 --> 01:27:53,601 [Vic] These four women sit atop 1408 01:27:53,668 --> 01:27:55,703 as the best NXT has-- [bell rings] 1409 01:27:55,770 --> 01:27:57,705 But, I will ask you this. 1410 01:27:57,772 --> 01:27:59,607 Mandy wins, let's play hypothetical 1411 01:27:59,674 --> 01:28:03,611 she'd be considered among the best NXT has ever produced. 1412 01:28:04,445 --> 01:28:07,348 [Wade] What do you mean, "if she wins"? She's going to win. 1413 01:28:08,683 --> 01:28:10,518 I don't like the look of this at all. 1414 01:28:11,352 --> 01:28:13,054 Oh! Every woman for herself. 1415 01:28:13,121 --> 01:28:15,623 [Vic] Well, when you talk as much trash as Mandy 1416 01:28:15,690 --> 01:28:17,392 you've got a target on your back! 1417 01:28:17,458 --> 01:28:20,762 [Wade] Hats off to Mandy Rose for fighting them off initially. 1418 01:28:20,828 --> 01:28:23,698 That's it. Take it to the outside, take a little breather. 1419 01:28:24,766 --> 01:28:26,300 You mentioned that, is Mandy 1420 01:28:26,367 --> 01:28:28,736 going to be considered the best if she wins? 1421 01:28:28,803 --> 01:28:32,473 As far as I'm concerned, she's already on a par with the likes of Rhea Ripley 1422 01:28:32,540 --> 01:28:35,176 Charlotte, Sasha Banks, when you compare their reigns 1423 01:28:35,243 --> 01:28:37,178 as NXT Women's champions. 1424 01:28:37,245 --> 01:28:39,614 The difference is none of the above 1425 01:28:39,681 --> 01:28:43,418 had to transition from Raw or Smack down to NXT. 1426 01:28:43,484 --> 01:28:45,887 Mandy Rose had to reinvent her look 1427 01:28:45,953 --> 01:28:48,256 her attitude, her in-ring style. 1428 01:28:48,322 --> 01:28:50,191 That's an attitude right there. 1429 01:28:50,258 --> 01:28:52,260 [Vic] Look at the attitude of Cora Jade! 1430 01:28:52,326 --> 01:28:53,528 No, no, no! 1431 01:28:54,228 --> 01:28:55,330 [Vic] Whoa! 1432 01:28:55,396 --> 01:28:59,801 [Wade] Herein lies the issue in a fatal 4-way matchup. 1433 01:28:59,867 --> 01:29:01,569 There are no one-on-ones. 1434 01:29:01,636 --> 01:29:04,806 Always keep your eyes on all three opponents. 1435 01:29:04,872 --> 01:29:08,810 [Vic] Oh! You see, Kay Lee Ray she's the wildcard tonight, so to speak. 1436 01:29:08,876 --> 01:29:10,211 [Wade] Wild is certainly 1437 01:29:10,278 --> 01:29:11,412 the right word 1438 01:29:12,113 --> 01:29:14,315 when you bring up the scary queen of Scots. 1439 01:29:14,382 --> 01:29:16,617 She is as wild as they come. 1440 01:29:16,684 --> 01:29:18,152 Crazy Scots woman 1441 01:29:18,219 --> 01:29:21,122 prone to smashing up everything 1442 01:29:21,189 --> 01:29:23,491 within her reach, including opponents 1443 01:29:23,558 --> 01:29:24,859 if needs be. 1444 01:29:24,926 --> 01:29:27,428 Here's the deal, the caliber of Kay Lee Ray 1445 01:29:27,495 --> 01:29:30,298 is completely unquestioned. I'm getting a little nervous. 1446 01:29:30,365 --> 01:29:33,534 -[Vic] A little too close. -[Wade] Too close for comfort ladies. 1447 01:29:33,601 --> 01:29:35,670 I need my own personal security! 1448 01:29:36,871 --> 01:29:38,339 [Vic] And now-- Oh! 1449 01:29:38,406 --> 01:29:41,542 Kay Lee Ray, again, the forever champion at NXT UK. 1450 01:29:41,609 --> 01:29:45,513 One of only four women to hold the NXT UK women's title 1451 01:29:45,580 --> 01:29:48,349 but now, this certainly is a showdown 1452 01:29:48,416 --> 01:29:49,584 in this matchup. 1453 01:29:49,650 --> 01:29:53,287 [Wade] Here we go, the Dusty Cup champions 1454 01:29:53,354 --> 01:29:56,357 been in each other's pockets for the past six weeks. 1455 01:29:56,424 --> 01:29:59,193 We're about to witness how friendships break down 1456 01:29:59,260 --> 01:30:00,762 when gold is on the line. 1457 01:30:00,828 --> 01:30:03,231 [Vic] Stand & Deliver still trending number one. 1458 01:30:03,297 --> 01:30:05,400 The back slam, looking for a new champion! 1459 01:30:05,466 --> 01:30:06,968 Just able to roll through it. 1460 01:30:07,034 --> 01:30:10,004 Again, these two women have learned so much about each other 1461 01:30:10,071 --> 01:30:11,139 the ins, the outs. 1462 01:30:11,205 --> 01:30:13,708 What the other does so well, is another counter. 1463 01:30:13,775 --> 01:30:18,346 [Wade] I'm shocked that Io Shirai admitted that she liked another human being 1464 01:30:18,413 --> 01:30:21,215 and of all people, it was Kay Lee Ray. 1465 01:30:21,282 --> 01:30:25,920 [Vic] I'm certain that Zoey Stark is somewhere looking on at this matchup. 1466 01:30:25,987 --> 01:30:28,423 [Wade] Yes. I'm sure she has a little jealousy 1467 01:30:28,489 --> 01:30:32,493 because Io Shirai never once admitted to liking Zoey Stark. 1468 01:30:32,560 --> 01:30:35,363 [Vic] I think it was an unspoken pan between the two. 1469 01:30:35,429 --> 01:30:37,765 [Wade] No. It's literally, "I don't like you". 1470 01:30:37,832 --> 01:30:39,300 That was the quote. 1471 01:30:39,367 --> 01:30:42,770 [Vic] Looking for that fake kick. No one home, and Rose from the outside! 1472 01:30:42,837 --> 01:30:43,871 No count-outs-- 1473 01:30:43,938 --> 01:30:46,274 [Wade] Oh! Nice from Mandy Rose. 1474 01:30:46,974 --> 01:30:49,110 Pulling out something new from her arsenal. 1475 01:30:49,177 --> 01:30:51,312 That's what I like about Mandy Rose. 1476 01:30:51,379 --> 01:30:54,048 As technically proficient as she is 1477 01:30:54,115 --> 01:30:56,417 she can get down into a brawl in a heartbeat. 1478 01:30:56,484 --> 01:30:59,454 -[Vic] [unintelligible]. -[Wade] I don't know what you mean. 1479 01:30:59,520 --> 01:31:00,988 [Mandy] I already beat you. 1480 01:31:01,055 --> 01:31:03,991 [Vic] Oh! Yes, Rose, again talking so much trash. 1481 01:31:04,058 --> 01:31:06,327 That is why there's a bull's-eye on her back. 1482 01:31:06,394 --> 01:31:09,764 How tough is it going to be for Mandy to retain her title tonight. 1483 01:31:09,831 --> 01:31:13,201 [Wade] It's going to be incredibly tough with a marauding Cora Jade 1484 01:31:13,267 --> 01:31:16,671 swinging fists at your forehead, but once you get through that 1485 01:31:16,737 --> 01:31:20,107 of course, there is no champion's advantage here. 1486 01:31:20,174 --> 01:31:24,412 Doesn't need to be submitted to lose her Women's championship here. 1487 01:31:24,478 --> 01:31:27,014 That is the worst nightmare 1488 01:31:27,081 --> 01:31:29,083 of any champion in this industry. 1489 01:31:29,150 --> 01:31:31,886 [Vic] Before Jade talked about the dream to be champion. 1490 01:31:31,953 --> 01:31:35,122 After she held the NXT women's title for the first time 1491 01:31:35,189 --> 01:31:38,125 it has consumed her, as off of the spine buster! 1492 01:31:38,192 --> 01:31:41,295 Cover, count. Kay Lee Ray there quickly to break things up. 1493 01:31:41,362 --> 01:31:42,964 [Wade] Smart from Kay Lee Ray. 1494 01:31:43,030 --> 01:31:45,867 She really is a veteran in this particular matchup. 1495 01:31:45,933 --> 01:31:48,269 She has done it all over in Europe 1496 01:31:48,336 --> 01:31:51,439 really gaining some momentum here in NXT 2.0 1497 01:31:51,505 --> 01:31:54,976 [Vic] Mandy Rose has taken out the Women's Dusty Cup champions 1498 01:31:55,042 --> 01:31:57,211 and is focused now Cora Jade. 1499 01:31:57,278 --> 01:32:00,948 [Wade] No disrespect, Cora Jade has to be the weak link in this matchup. 1500 01:32:01,015 --> 01:32:03,284 She's the youngest, just 21 years old. 1501 01:32:03,351 --> 01:32:04,318 Quite incredible. 1502 01:32:04,385 --> 01:32:06,587 She's achieved what she has done 1503 01:32:06,654 --> 01:32:09,190 in such a short career here 1504 01:32:09,257 --> 01:32:11,692 but this is the problem. I warned you about this. 1505 01:32:11,759 --> 01:32:14,462 [Vic] Cora Jade has proven you can never count her out. 1506 01:32:14,529 --> 01:32:17,632 [Wade] Cora Jade. There's a lot to like about her. 1507 01:32:17,698 --> 01:32:20,167 Of course, she's gutsy, she fears nobody 1508 01:32:20,234 --> 01:32:22,637 but a youth and inexperience 1509 01:32:22,703 --> 01:32:24,872 will come to the fore at times. 1510 01:32:24,939 --> 01:32:28,676 Of course, we saw her injured in the Women's War Games matchup 1511 01:32:28,743 --> 01:32:30,444 but somehow she came out of that 1512 01:32:30,511 --> 01:32:32,280 and she won the match for her team. 1513 01:32:32,346 --> 01:32:33,281 We know she's good 1514 01:32:33,347 --> 01:32:36,550 it's the lack of experience that has always concerned me. 1515 01:32:36,617 --> 01:32:38,653 Sometimes getting emotional 1516 01:32:38,719 --> 01:32:41,055 and things are beginning to look a little bleak. 1517 01:32:41,122 --> 01:32:43,224 -The nightmare you mentioned. -[Vic] Cover! 1518 01:32:43,291 --> 01:32:44,258 Rose retaining 1519 01:32:44,325 --> 01:32:47,495 and Jade just able to get her right shoulder up. 1520 01:32:47,562 --> 01:32:51,399 [Wade] Cora Jade starting to look like a mouse lost in a maze in that ring. 1521 01:32:51,465 --> 01:32:55,269 [Vic] Mandy Rose has done a nice job of keeping Kay Lee and Io Shirai at bay 1522 01:32:55,336 --> 01:32:58,539 and she has kept this focus to what you said. 1523 01:32:58,606 --> 01:33:02,076 You called Jade the weak link, Mandy Rose must have the same thought. 1524 01:33:02,143 --> 01:33:05,646 [Wade] You know, Mandy Rose and I were very similar 1525 01:33:05,713 --> 01:33:06,914 in our lines of thinking 1526 01:33:06,981 --> 01:33:08,482 like two peas in a pod 1527 01:33:08,549 --> 01:33:11,585 but surprisingly here Cora Jade-- 1528 01:33:11,652 --> 01:33:16,924 [Vic] Cora Jade landed all on the line for her dream to become champion. 1529 01:33:16,991 --> 01:33:18,359 There's no count-outs. 1530 01:33:18,993 --> 01:33:19,860 And Kay Lee Ray! 1531 01:33:20,428 --> 01:33:22,096 -Whoa! -[Wade] Oh, no! 1532 01:33:22,163 --> 01:33:23,364 I warned you about this. 1533 01:33:23,431 --> 01:33:25,900 I warned you about the inexperienced factor. 1534 01:33:25,967 --> 01:33:28,436 Here's when you're high you take down Mandy Rose 1535 01:33:28,502 --> 01:33:30,204 you start celebrating too early 1536 01:33:30,271 --> 01:33:31,872 [Vic] Wait, a genius of the sky! 1537 01:33:31,939 --> 01:33:33,174 [Wade] Absolutely nuts. 1538 01:33:34,875 --> 01:33:36,577 Pointing our direction too. 1539 01:33:38,245 --> 01:33:39,714 Oh no, no! 1540 01:33:39,780 --> 01:33:41,882 [crowd cheers] 1541 01:33:41,949 --> 01:33:44,919 [Wade] Catching her knees on our desk 1542 01:33:44,986 --> 01:33:48,255 as well as the neck area of Kay Lee Ray. 1543 01:33:48,322 --> 01:33:51,926 [crowd chants] NXT! NXT NXT! 1544 01:33:51,993 --> 01:33:55,529 [Vic] All four of these women willing to destroy themselves 1545 01:33:55,596 --> 01:33:57,565 to destroy the other 1546 01:33:57,632 --> 01:34:00,267 all for the honor to write the privilege 1547 01:34:00,334 --> 01:34:02,370 to call themselves champion. 1548 01:34:02,436 --> 01:34:04,905 [Wade] Io Shirai has options, walking with a limp. 1549 01:34:04,972 --> 01:34:08,009 I'm not surprised, catching those ankles or knees on our desk 1550 01:34:08,075 --> 01:34:11,278 in the process of that high-risk moonsault. 1551 01:34:11,345 --> 01:34:14,115 The damage clearly done though to Kay Lee Ray. 1552 01:34:14,181 --> 01:34:17,618 [Vic] Io Shirai stood toe to toe with the likes of Sasha Banks 1553 01:34:17,685 --> 01:34:21,622 who was in the main event last year of night one of Stand & Deliver. 1554 01:34:21,689 --> 01:34:24,291 Can she come through one more time in the clutch? 1555 01:34:24,358 --> 01:34:28,195 [Wade] The pedigree of Io Shirai completely unquestioned here. 1556 01:34:28,262 --> 01:34:32,366 Perhaps the most dominant women's champion in the history of NXT. 1557 01:34:32,433 --> 01:34:34,435 [Vic] Oh, roll through. Double stomp! 1558 01:34:35,269 --> 01:34:39,006 [Wade] Oh, you know she wants that championship back in the worst way. 1559 01:34:39,073 --> 01:34:43,210 Main evented Stand & Deliver 2021 night one. 1560 01:34:43,277 --> 01:34:45,613 [Vic] Oh. Fake kick connects. 1561 01:34:45,679 --> 01:34:48,215 Being the best is what drives Io Shirai 1562 01:34:48,282 --> 01:34:51,252 every time she steps foot in an NXT ring. 1563 01:34:51,318 --> 01:34:53,988 As of now, she has her tag team partner in her sights. 1564 01:34:54,055 --> 01:34:57,358 Missile dropkick connects. Shirai now quickly into the cover. 1565 01:34:57,425 --> 01:35:00,127 -[Vic] Hook of the leg, Mandy Rose. -[Wade] Brilliant. 1566 01:35:00,194 --> 01:35:02,630 [Vic] Oh. Trying to sneak a victory like a weasel. 1567 01:35:02,697 --> 01:35:05,232 [Wade] She's stopped her opponent winning the match. 1568 01:35:05,299 --> 01:35:08,936 [Vic] She's trying to steal the win! Cover, count! Kay Lee Ray kicks out. 1569 01:35:09,003 --> 01:35:11,472 [Wade] By any means necessary, Vic Joseph 1570 01:35:11,539 --> 01:35:13,674 that is the sign of a smart competitor. 1571 01:35:13,741 --> 01:35:15,576 -[Vic] Oh, submission! -[Wade] Oh, no. 1572 01:35:15,643 --> 01:35:19,714 [Vic] Trying to lock-in. I don't know if she fully has a submission locked in. 1573 01:35:19,780 --> 01:35:22,016 Cora Jade though. From behind is Io Shirai. 1574 01:35:22,083 --> 01:35:26,053 Cover. Kickout as Mandy Rose looking to tap out. 1575 01:35:26,654 --> 01:35:29,457 Now Io Shirai is looking for the Texas cloverleaf! 1576 01:35:29,523 --> 01:35:32,593 -Cinched in real deep! -[Wade] Who's going to tap first? 1577 01:35:32,660 --> 01:35:34,028 [fighters scream] 1578 01:35:34,095 --> 01:35:37,231 [Vic] Is Mandy Rose gonna tap? Is Cora Jade gonna tap? 1579 01:35:37,298 --> 01:35:40,234 [Wade] This is high risk for both Kay Lee Ray and Io Shirai. 1580 01:35:41,502 --> 01:35:43,537 Shirai looking at Kay Lee Ray. 1581 01:35:43,604 --> 01:35:46,440 Kay Lee Ray realizing she's shifting, she's squeezing. 1582 01:35:46,507 --> 01:35:49,677 Mandy Rose is fading and Cora Jade able to kick three. 1583 01:35:50,377 --> 01:35:52,813 [Wade] How much damage has been done 1584 01:35:52,880 --> 01:35:54,915 to our women's champion? 1585 01:35:54,982 --> 01:35:58,452 Mandy Rose clutching at her throat. 1586 01:35:58,519 --> 01:36:02,223 Damaged thorax, she might not be breathing properly. 1587 01:36:02,289 --> 01:36:04,959 [Vic] This is all about the NXT Women's Championship 1588 01:36:05,025 --> 01:36:07,128 here at Stand & Deliver in Dallas 1589 01:36:07,194 --> 01:36:09,063 Wrestle Mania Saturday 1590 01:36:09,130 --> 01:36:11,298 and it's Io Shirai who's back in control 1591 01:36:11,365 --> 01:36:13,901 for just a moment, a split moment. 1592 01:36:13,968 --> 01:36:15,536 Kay Lee turning things around. 1593 01:36:15,603 --> 01:36:19,073 [Wade] She's so good, but then again 1594 01:36:19,140 --> 01:36:22,543 perhaps Mandy Rose is just a shade better 1595 01:36:22,610 --> 01:36:25,045 and now she's back where she wants to be. 1596 01:36:26,180 --> 01:36:28,182 [Vic] Right back, here comes Cora Jade! 1597 01:36:28,249 --> 01:36:29,884 Jade gets some offensive kicks. 1598 01:36:29,950 --> 01:36:32,820 Can Cora Jade now string together some momentum? 1599 01:36:32,887 --> 01:36:34,421 Can she build momentum? 1600 01:36:34,488 --> 01:36:36,157 Are we about to witness… 1601 01:36:36,857 --> 01:36:38,259 the start… Oh! 1602 01:36:38,325 --> 01:36:40,361 …of the reign of Cora Jade? 1603 01:36:40,427 --> 01:36:43,831 [Wade] Jade with that fluke momentum we've seen from her in the past. 1604 01:36:43,898 --> 01:36:46,367 -[Vic] Did you say fluke? -[Wade] Yes, fluke. 1605 01:36:46,433 --> 01:36:47,968 She was down, she was out 1606 01:36:48,035 --> 01:36:51,372 somehow back in it, but is the damage done to that left 1607 01:36:51,438 --> 01:36:53,073 big of Cora Jade? 1608 01:36:53,140 --> 01:36:57,178 [Vic] Jade trying to block out the pain, adrenaline will make you do crazy things! 1609 01:36:57,244 --> 01:36:59,213 And, can Cora Jade be closing in 1610 01:36:59,280 --> 01:37:02,750 on her first reign as NXT Women's champion? 1611 01:37:02,817 --> 01:37:06,120 [Wade] Mandy Rose does not want to lose that championship to anyone 1612 01:37:06,187 --> 01:37:07,955 but it would sting even worse 1613 01:37:08,022 --> 01:37:09,924 if it was to Cora Jade of all people. 1614 01:37:11,225 --> 01:37:12,726 [Vic] Cora Jade right back in. 1615 01:37:12,793 --> 01:37:14,562 You talked about building momentum 1616 01:37:14,628 --> 01:37:16,297 Jade has done just that. 1617 01:37:16,363 --> 01:37:19,366 She has weathered the early storm of all three superstars. 1618 01:37:19,433 --> 01:37:22,203 Rose trying to answer back with Jade. 1619 01:37:22,269 --> 01:37:23,537 Oh, oh. 1620 01:37:23,604 --> 01:37:25,206 One step ahead of Kay Lee Ray. 1621 01:37:25,272 --> 01:37:27,074 Wait a minute. No, no, no, no, no. 1622 01:37:27,141 --> 01:37:30,077 -Oh! -[crowd screams] 1623 01:37:30,144 --> 01:37:34,248 [crowd pounds and applauds] 1624 01:37:34,315 --> 01:37:40,020 [crowd chants] Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! 1625 01:37:40,087 --> 01:37:42,189 [Vic] We said pulling out all the stops. 1626 01:37:42,923 --> 01:37:44,658 Shirai back to her feet. 1627 01:37:44,725 --> 01:37:48,529 Oh! right to the small, the back. You see the pain on the face of Jade. 1628 01:37:48,596 --> 01:37:51,198 And now there's only two standing! 1629 01:37:51,265 --> 01:37:53,968 [Wade] Genius in the sky tasting victory. 1630 01:37:54,034 --> 01:37:56,737 -[Vic] Another missile dropkick! -[Wade] Perfect connection. 1631 01:37:56,804 --> 01:37:58,906 Mandy Rose in complete disarray. 1632 01:37:58,973 --> 01:38:00,474 [crowd cheers] 1633 01:38:00,541 --> 01:38:02,643 [Vic] It's Shirai complete control. 1634 01:38:06,113 --> 01:38:07,781 Shirai feeling the energy. 1635 01:38:07,848 --> 01:38:08,883 [Shirai screams] 1636 01:38:08,949 --> 01:38:12,786 [Vic] Feeling the love from the NXT universe, here in Dallas. 1637 01:38:12,853 --> 01:38:14,188 -Oh! -[Wade] What a bridge! 1638 01:38:14,255 --> 01:38:16,257 [Vic] Cover, count! 1639 01:38:16,323 --> 01:38:17,925 kick out by Rose. 1640 01:38:17,992 --> 01:38:21,161 [Wade] Can you hear Io Shirai gasping for oxygen 1641 01:38:21,228 --> 01:38:22,863 as she pulled that off? 1642 01:38:22,930 --> 01:38:25,833 If that didn't put Mandy Rose away, I don't know what will. 1643 01:38:25,900 --> 01:38:29,737 [Vic] You take another look, this is… I mean, unthinkable. 1644 01:38:29,803 --> 01:38:31,071 Unbelievable! 1645 01:38:31,138 --> 01:38:34,808 [Wade] They will destroy the ring apron of all things. 1646 01:38:35,676 --> 01:38:39,446 I think that is Kay Lee Ray down and out for this matchup. 1647 01:38:40,881 --> 01:38:46,220 [crowd chants] 1648 01:38:48,889 --> 01:38:52,026 [Vic] NXT universe has been fired up since the start. 1649 01:38:52,092 --> 01:38:53,360 What? Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1650 01:38:53,427 --> 01:38:55,529 We don't see Mandy Rose go to the top. 1651 01:38:55,596 --> 01:38:59,466 [Wade] You got to pull out some-- shote uppercut from Io Shirai. 1652 01:38:59,533 --> 01:39:02,069 Mandy Rose might have made a grave error here. 1653 01:39:02,836 --> 01:39:04,772 [Vic] Well, Shirai on the other hand 1654 01:39:04,838 --> 01:39:07,574 is at home when she's high above the ring. 1655 01:39:07,641 --> 01:39:10,210 What's on the mind of the genius of the sky? 1656 01:39:10,277 --> 01:39:13,480 [Wade] Top rope. I'm backing Io Shirai every single time 1657 01:39:13,547 --> 01:39:15,983 against anybody, as much as I hate to admit it. 1658 01:39:16,050 --> 01:39:17,318 [Vic] Whoa! 1659 01:39:17,384 --> 01:39:19,286 [crowd cheers] 1660 01:39:19,353 --> 01:39:21,956 [Vic] Shirai into the cover! 1661 01:39:22,723 --> 01:39:24,692 Do we have a new champion? 1662 01:39:24,758 --> 01:39:26,727 Oh! Jade out of nowhere! 1663 01:39:27,728 --> 01:39:30,597 [Wade] 2.99 seconds 1664 01:39:31,632 --> 01:39:35,269 but fortunately for everybody in this match 1665 01:39:35,336 --> 01:39:38,005 with the exception of the genius of the sky 1666 01:39:38,072 --> 01:39:40,374 Cora Jade once again 1667 01:39:40,441 --> 01:39:43,877 coming out of nowhere to break that pin-up. 1668 01:39:45,179 --> 01:39:47,081 [Vic] NXT Stand & Deliver 1669 01:39:47,147 --> 01:39:49,750 on Wrestle Mania Saturday. 1670 01:39:50,317 --> 01:39:53,787 This is a fatal 4-way for the NXT Women's Championship. 1671 01:39:55,456 --> 01:39:58,292 Mandy Rose just went for a ride. 1672 01:39:59,026 --> 01:40:04,198 Io Shirai, as you mentioned, 2.99 because of Cora Jade. 1673 01:40:04,264 --> 01:40:07,201 Cora Jade right now, we talked about her inexperience. 1674 01:40:07,267 --> 01:40:10,037 She looked wise beyond her years in that moment. 1675 01:40:10,104 --> 01:40:12,973 [Wade] Reigning a storm down upon the women's champion 1676 01:40:13,040 --> 01:40:16,076 but how much longer will we be able to say that? 1677 01:40:16,143 --> 01:40:18,245 [Vic] Whoa! Looking for some sliced bread! 1678 01:40:20,247 --> 01:40:21,281 Jade, now… 1679 01:40:21,982 --> 01:40:23,050 keep moving! 1680 01:40:23,117 --> 01:40:24,084 Connects! 1681 01:40:24,885 --> 01:40:26,220 Jade for the cover! 1682 01:40:26,286 --> 01:40:27,888 New champion, new champion! 1683 01:40:27,955 --> 01:40:29,189 Oh, no! 1684 01:40:29,256 --> 01:40:31,091 [Wade] Thank you, Kay Lee Ray. 1685 01:40:32,326 --> 01:40:34,428 Wow, my heart just missed a beat. 1686 01:40:34,495 --> 01:40:35,396 How much… 1687 01:40:36,430 --> 01:40:39,233 How must Mandy Rose be feeling right now? 1688 01:40:39,299 --> 01:40:41,702 -Cora Jade. -[Vic] How's Kay Lee Ray even moving? 1689 01:40:41,769 --> 01:40:43,303 [Wade] Well, Cora Jade grew up 1690 01:40:43,370 --> 01:40:46,340 idolizing the likes of Sasha, Bayley, and Charlotte. 1691 01:40:46,407 --> 01:40:48,976 They carried the NXT Championship-- 1692 01:40:49,043 --> 01:40:51,478 [Vic] Kay Lee Ray, KLR bomb! 1693 01:40:51,545 --> 01:40:55,883 Kay Lee Ray, is she about to become the forever champion in NXT? 1694 01:40:55,949 --> 01:40:58,085 [Wade] Refusing to make that pin. 1695 01:40:58,152 --> 01:40:59,953 Wanting to make no mistakes here. 1696 01:41:01,054 --> 01:41:03,490 -[Vic] Oh, Shirai! -[Wade] But a mistake she made! 1697 01:41:04,158 --> 01:41:06,093 [Vic] Crash and burn for Kay Lee Ray. 1698 01:41:06,160 --> 01:41:07,394 [crowd cheers] 1699 01:41:07,461 --> 01:41:08,562 Shirai now… 1700 01:41:10,764 --> 01:41:12,566 trying to find a new gear. 1701 01:41:12,633 --> 01:41:14,134 Jade's not moving. 1702 01:41:14,201 --> 01:41:15,702 Moonsault connects! 1703 01:41:15,769 --> 01:41:18,072 [crowd pounds and applauds] 1704 01:41:18,138 --> 01:41:20,107 No! Mandy Rose! 1705 01:41:21,275 --> 01:41:22,643 Rose, into the cover! 1706 01:41:22,709 --> 01:41:24,912 [audience] One, two, three! 1707 01:41:24,978 --> 01:41:26,847 -[Bell rings] -[Wade] That's it! 1708 01:41:26,914 --> 01:41:28,916 ["Toxic (Toxic Attraction)" playing, by def rebel] 1709 01:41:28,982 --> 01:41:33,754 [announcer] Here is your winner and still the NXT Women's champion 1710 01:41:33,821 --> 01:41:36,023 Mandy Rose! 1711 01:41:36,090 --> 01:41:37,157 [Wade laughs] 1712 01:41:37,224 --> 01:41:39,326 [Wade] Never in doubt. 1713 01:41:39,393 --> 01:41:40,727 Let's hear it again. 1714 01:41:40,794 --> 01:41:43,964 Still your NXT Women's champion 1715 01:41:44,031 --> 01:41:46,767 after a sublime performance. 1716 01:41:46,834 --> 01:41:48,769 There are not enough superlatives 1717 01:41:48,836 --> 01:41:50,571 in the dictionary 1718 01:41:50,637 --> 01:41:54,141 to describe how good Mandy Rose was tonight. 1719 01:41:54,208 --> 01:41:55,943 [Vic] The closing moments. 1720 01:41:56,009 --> 01:41:57,377 Kay Lee Ray gets executed. 1721 01:41:57,444 --> 01:42:00,981 The KLR bomb with Io Shirai's presence of mind 1722 01:42:01,048 --> 01:42:03,750 wanting to become champion once again 1723 01:42:03,817 --> 01:42:07,621 hit a picture-perfect moonsault on Cora Jade. 1724 01:42:07,688 --> 01:42:09,957 That split-second hesitation 1725 01:42:10,023 --> 01:42:12,826 opened the door for Mandy Rose 1726 01:42:13,660 --> 01:42:15,095 to retain 1727 01:42:15,162 --> 01:42:18,098 the NXT Women's Championship. 1728 01:42:19,032 --> 01:42:21,668 [Wade] Well, the goal was to destroy Toxic Attraction 1729 01:42:21,735 --> 01:42:23,704 by removing that championship. 1730 01:42:23,770 --> 01:42:25,506 Thankfully, they failed. 1731 01:42:26,073 --> 01:42:28,242 [Vic] Mandy Rose is still… 1732 01:42:28,308 --> 01:42:30,878 the attraction in NXT. 1733 01:42:30,944 --> 01:42:32,479 [Wade] Yes, she is. 1734 01:42:33,814 --> 01:42:37,551 ["Toxic (Toxic Attraction)" continues] 1735 01:42:48,095 --> 01:42:49,329 [lion roars] 1736 01:42:49,396 --> 01:42:52,232 [man] The biggest Wrestle Mania match of all time. 1737 01:42:53,300 --> 01:42:54,635 Winner… 1738 01:42:54,701 --> 01:42:55,636 take… 1739 01:42:55,702 --> 01:42:56,703 all. 1740 01:42:57,538 --> 01:42:59,273 Championship unification! 1741 01:42:59,339 --> 01:43:01,975 [high energy music] 1742 01:43:02,042 --> 01:43:03,277 Lesnar… 1743 01:43:04,378 --> 01:43:06,513 reigns Wrestle Mania Sunday! 1744 01:43:13,854 --> 01:43:15,355 [cowboy music] 1745 01:43:15,422 --> 01:43:20,060 Persia is challenging us to a showdown, she has no idea who she's messing with. 1746 01:43:20,561 --> 01:43:23,297 We are going to look so hot at Stand & Deliver. 1747 01:43:23,864 --> 01:43:25,399 Dexie, we're going to make you 1748 01:43:25,465 --> 01:43:27,601 the sexiest cowboy in Texas. 1749 01:43:27,668 --> 01:43:28,602 You ready? 1750 01:43:29,503 --> 01:43:33,707 [cowboy music continues] 1751 01:43:35,842 --> 01:43:37,377 Oh, Dexter. 1752 01:43:38,345 --> 01:43:40,847 You're not thinking about using this on me tonight. 1753 01:43:45,085 --> 01:43:46,186 Yee-haw. 1754 01:43:46,887 --> 01:43:49,823 Persia, we've been here for an hour already. 1755 01:43:49,890 --> 01:43:52,893 Babe, an hour is never usually a problem for you. 1756 01:43:52,960 --> 01:43:53,827 Hey, try this. 1757 01:43:53,894 --> 01:43:56,997 [cowboy music picks up the beat] 1758 01:43:57,064 --> 01:44:00,567 Oh, that is ten gallons of man right there. 1759 01:44:02,603 --> 01:44:05,639 Wow, babe. These boots are amazing. We need to get you a pair. 1760 01:44:06,673 --> 01:44:09,977 -Mmm, what about… these ones? -[snake rattle] 1761 01:44:11,078 --> 01:44:12,279 What are you doing here? 1762 01:44:12,346 --> 01:44:13,914 -[rattle] -What are you doing here? 1763 01:44:13,981 --> 01:44:15,148 What am I doing here? 1764 01:44:15,983 --> 01:44:18,885 I'm here to make my boyfriend the sexiest cowboy in Dallas. 1765 01:44:18,952 --> 01:44:21,388 My Dex is going to be the sexiest cowboy in Dallas. 1766 01:44:21,455 --> 01:44:24,491 No, my sexy Duke is going to be the sexiest cowboy in Dallas. 1767 01:44:24,558 --> 01:44:26,994 -Sexy Duke doesn't have a ring to it. -Yes, it does. 1768 01:44:27,060 --> 01:44:28,128 -No, it doesn't. -Ugh. 1769 01:44:28,195 --> 01:44:29,029 It's on. 1770 01:44:30,564 --> 01:44:33,267 ["Hotter Than Texas" playing, by Marcus Bently] 1771 01:44:33,333 --> 01:44:35,736 [woman] You're gonna look way better than Dukey. 1772 01:44:36,403 --> 01:44:38,972 These ones are too small. I'll get you another size. 1773 01:44:39,873 --> 01:44:40,974 [Duke] Size 16. 1774 01:44:42,676 --> 01:44:43,510 No, size 16. 1775 01:44:44,678 --> 01:44:47,648 [music continues] 1776 01:45:10,570 --> 01:45:12,072 [music ends] 1777 01:45:16,376 --> 01:45:18,779 Well, it's the moment we've all been waiting for. 1778 01:45:18,845 --> 01:45:23,116 Who will be revealed as the hottest couple voted on, by the WWE universe? 1779 01:45:23,183 --> 01:45:24,451 Will it be InDex? 1780 01:45:24,518 --> 01:45:26,119 Or will it be Dusia? 1781 01:45:26,186 --> 01:45:27,020 Wait, one second. 1782 01:45:31,091 --> 01:45:33,560 -You can continue. -Okay, uh, drumroll, please. 1783 01:45:33,627 --> 01:45:34,561 [drumroll] 1784 01:45:34,628 --> 01:45:35,729 The winner is… 1785 01:45:36,530 --> 01:45:37,531 InDex! 1786 01:45:37,597 --> 01:45:39,700 Dexie! I knew we'd be the sexiest. 1787 01:45:39,766 --> 01:45:42,769 You need to count them again. There is no way they beat us. 1788 01:45:42,836 --> 01:45:43,670 There's no way. 1789 01:45:43,737 --> 01:45:46,473 -We are obviously hotter. -I don't buy that for a second. 1790 01:45:46,540 --> 01:45:49,142 -There's no way that you beat us. -Count them again. 1791 01:45:49,209 --> 01:45:51,211 -You're not better than us. -Uh-uh. 1792 01:45:55,115 --> 01:45:57,384 -Hey, hey! -Dexie, don't worry about that. 1793 01:45:57,951 --> 01:45:59,386 -Hey, stop, stop. -Dexie. 1794 01:45:59,453 --> 01:46:02,055 We're hotter than you so, it doesn't even matter. 1795 01:46:02,122 --> 01:46:04,491 -Are you kidding me? -Uh-huh, it doesn't matter. 1796 01:46:04,558 --> 01:46:05,726 Are you kidding me? 1797 01:46:05,792 --> 01:46:07,227 Have you seen how we look? 1798 01:46:07,294 --> 01:46:09,229 -[crosstalk] -Let's go, come on. 1799 01:46:09,296 --> 01:46:10,897 Hey, come on, back off. 1800 01:46:10,964 --> 01:46:12,399 -[crosstalk] -Knock it off. 1801 01:46:14,101 --> 01:46:15,902 [Wade] I smell collusion. 1802 01:46:15,969 --> 01:46:18,572 [Vic] Let's move on, it has been quite the weekend 1803 01:46:18,638 --> 01:46:20,006 for Bron Breakker 1804 01:46:20,073 --> 01:46:23,009 and he's just putting in the final few moments of preparation 1805 01:46:23,076 --> 01:46:25,912 before he looks to possibly reclaim 1806 01:46:25,979 --> 01:46:28,115 the NXT Championship. 1807 01:46:29,449 --> 01:46:32,519 [dark imperial music] 1808 01:46:42,496 --> 01:46:43,363 [bell rings] 1809 01:46:43,430 --> 01:46:46,366 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1810 01:46:46,433 --> 01:46:49,903 Introducing first, representing Imperium 1811 01:46:49,970 --> 01:46:51,705 Gunther! 1812 01:46:51,772 --> 01:46:55,409 [music continues] 1813 01:46:55,475 --> 01:46:59,579 [Vic] It's already been a lackluster night, some would say 1814 01:46:59,646 --> 01:47:01,381 for Imperium 1815 01:47:01,448 --> 01:47:04,284 having lost the NXT Tag Team Championships. 1816 01:47:04,351 --> 01:47:07,521 Tonight, Gunther will try to right some wrongs 1817 01:47:07,587 --> 01:47:09,256 here in just a matter of moments. 1818 01:47:09,322 --> 01:47:11,224 [dark imperial music continues] 1819 01:47:11,291 --> 01:47:14,561 [Vic] NXT Stand & Deliver is brought to you by Applebee's 1820 01:47:14,628 --> 01:47:16,363 Iressist-A-Bowls 1821 01:47:16,429 --> 01:47:18,665 featuring the brand new broccoli and cheddar 1822 01:47:18,732 --> 01:47:19,766 Mac and cheese bowl 1823 01:47:19,833 --> 01:47:21,501 along with your other favorites 1824 01:47:21,568 --> 01:47:25,539 starting at just $8.99. 1825 01:47:27,073 --> 01:47:29,142 [dark imperial music continues] 1826 01:47:31,945 --> 01:47:33,180 [Vic] As I was saying 1827 01:47:33,246 --> 01:47:36,817 Gunther cannot be in a very good mood at this moment. 1828 01:47:36,883 --> 01:47:39,719 [Wade] Yes, he's rarely in any form of passable mood 1829 01:47:39,786 --> 01:47:43,423 but Imperium losing their Tag Team Championships 1830 01:47:43,490 --> 01:47:47,761 earlier on in the show, this does not bode well for this man. 1831 01:47:47,828 --> 01:47:52,666 ["Welcome to LA" playing] 1832 01:47:52,732 --> 01:47:57,370 [announcer] Here his opponent, LA Knight! 1833 01:47:57,437 --> 01:48:00,106 [Vic] Look around. Take a look at the two superstars. 1834 01:48:00,173 --> 01:48:02,509 There's no doubt there's contrasting styles 1835 01:48:02,576 --> 01:48:04,244 and even different beliefs. 1836 01:48:04,311 --> 01:48:07,581 [Wade] I'll tell you this. LA Knight can get it done in the ring 1837 01:48:07,647 --> 01:48:10,483 every single time, but more than that 1838 01:48:10,550 --> 01:48:12,886 he likes to have fun while he's doing it. 1839 01:48:12,953 --> 01:48:16,156 He likes to clown people. He likes to enjoy the good life. 1840 01:48:16,223 --> 01:48:19,759 Gunther, on the other hand, he views NXT 1841 01:48:19,826 --> 01:48:23,196 he views this industry as a pure sport. 1842 01:48:23,263 --> 01:48:27,033 Abhors the showbiz ways of LA Knight. 1843 01:48:27,100 --> 01:48:30,637 Thinks LA Knight is an embarrassment to this industry 1844 01:48:30,704 --> 01:48:34,207 and basically wants to chop him down to size tonight. 1845 01:48:35,275 --> 01:48:38,211 [Vic] You've been in the corner of LA Knight, since day one. 1846 01:48:38,812 --> 01:48:41,114 [Wade] You're right. I've backed LA Knight 1847 01:48:41,181 --> 01:48:42,549 from his beginning in NXT. 1848 01:48:42,616 --> 01:48:46,219 It took you a long time to get on board, Vic Joseph. 1849 01:48:46,286 --> 01:48:49,389 You should start listening to me, LA Knight has got everything 1850 01:48:49,456 --> 01:48:51,358 and he demands the spotlight. 1851 01:48:51,424 --> 01:48:52,559 -Gunther. -[bell rings] 1852 01:48:52,626 --> 01:48:55,428 Well, he is the dark destroyer. 1853 01:48:55,495 --> 01:48:57,697 I admire him from afar. 1854 01:48:57,764 --> 01:48:59,566 A little scared of him. 1855 01:48:59,633 --> 01:49:02,135 Don't want to upset him and get my chest caved in. 1856 01:49:02,202 --> 01:49:05,305 [LA Knight] Look at me, and think about what you're doing. 1857 01:49:06,406 --> 01:49:08,842 [Vic] Both superstars barking at one another. 1858 01:49:08,909 --> 01:49:11,645 It was hard to separate these two this past Tuesday 1859 01:49:11,711 --> 01:49:13,980 [Wade] Well, what a rough evening it was. 1860 01:49:14,047 --> 01:49:16,850 Of course, six-man tag action 1861 01:49:16,917 --> 01:49:22,055 this past Tuesday on NXT ended up with these two taking each other out 1862 01:49:22,122 --> 01:49:25,892 brawling all the way to the parking lot, not to be seen again. 1863 01:49:25,959 --> 01:49:27,661 Well, at some point, that brawl 1864 01:49:27,727 --> 01:49:30,463 got paused and we're picking up right where we left off. 1865 01:49:30,530 --> 01:49:32,966 [referee] One, two… 1866 01:49:33,033 --> 01:49:35,435 [Vic] Gunther now showing his size. 1867 01:49:35,502 --> 01:49:37,404 [crowd cheers] 1868 01:49:37,470 --> 01:49:40,874 [Wade] Oh, that was just a light one, a little taster. 1869 01:49:43,209 --> 01:49:45,111 [Vic] It certainly woke up LA Knight 1870 01:49:45,178 --> 01:49:47,747 and Knight throwing right hands backing up Gunther 1871 01:49:47,814 --> 01:49:50,216 -And now look at Knight. -[referee] Let's go, up. 1872 01:49:50,283 --> 01:49:51,117 One! 1873 01:49:51,618 --> 01:49:53,853 Two! Three! 1874 01:49:53,920 --> 01:49:54,754 Come on. 1875 01:49:56,356 --> 01:49:57,590 [Vic] Stopping the big-- 1876 01:49:57,657 --> 01:50:00,093 Knight was getting ready to charge right back in. 1877 01:50:00,160 --> 01:50:02,829 Hit the brakes, but look at Knight now, boom! 1878 01:50:02,896 --> 01:50:05,899 [Wade] Smart move from the ring general, taking a breather. 1879 01:50:06,933 --> 01:50:09,569 [Vic] It wasn't long ago, Knight was an eyelash away 1880 01:50:09,636 --> 01:50:12,138 from becoming a champion here in NXT, and look 1881 01:50:12,205 --> 01:50:14,574 what got underneath Knight's skin 1882 01:50:14,641 --> 01:50:18,411 Gunther saying, "Eh, LA Knight is not championship material." 1883 01:50:18,478 --> 01:50:20,747 [Wade] I will say this very quietly, because-- 1884 01:50:20,814 --> 01:50:22,949 -[Wade] Whoa! -[Vic] Whoa! 1885 01:50:23,016 --> 01:50:24,985 Spine-first goes Knight! 1886 01:50:25,051 --> 01:50:27,954 [Wade] Gunther is not too far away from this. 1887 01:50:28,021 --> 01:50:30,857 For me, I could not disagree more with Gunther. 1888 01:50:30,924 --> 01:50:34,527 Here's the deal, LA Knight has proved he's title-caliber 1889 01:50:34,594 --> 01:50:35,762 time and time again. 1890 01:50:35,829 --> 01:50:37,897 What Gunther means, I think 1891 01:50:37,964 --> 01:50:41,201 is that he doesn't believe a champion should be as showbiz 1892 01:50:41,267 --> 01:50:43,937 should be as flashy as LA Knight 1893 01:50:44,004 --> 01:50:47,741 because you cannot question the in-ring ability of the megastar. 1894 01:50:48,508 --> 01:50:52,078 [Vic] Global audience right now watching NXT Stand & Deliver 1895 01:50:52,145 --> 01:50:54,214 here on Wrestle Mania Saturday 1896 01:50:54,280 --> 01:50:57,884 and both these superstars will have their eyes very closely 1897 01:50:57,951 --> 01:51:00,787 on the NXT Championship match still to come. 1898 01:51:00,854 --> 01:51:03,456 [Wade] Oh, my Lord. What a main event 1899 01:51:03,523 --> 01:51:06,259 we have in store for everyone today 1900 01:51:06,326 --> 01:51:09,763 but now, we certainly still have our hands full with two of the best. 1901 01:51:09,829 --> 01:51:10,964 [Vic] Into a cover! 1902 01:51:12,198 --> 01:51:15,402 Knight kicking out. Gunther is in complete control. 1903 01:51:15,468 --> 01:51:16,503 Here's why. 1904 01:51:17,237 --> 01:51:18,271 Oh! 1905 01:51:19,673 --> 01:51:21,074 Game-changing power 1906 01:51:21,141 --> 01:51:23,209 and now look at what Gunther is doing 1907 01:51:23,276 --> 01:51:26,079 bending back that spine of LA Knight. 1908 01:51:26,146 --> 01:51:28,982 [Wade] Like a polar bear beating up a seal at this point. 1909 01:51:29,049 --> 01:51:30,917 This is where Gunther is at his best. 1910 01:51:30,984 --> 01:51:34,354 Once he's got a smidge of control in the matchup 1911 01:51:34,421 --> 01:51:37,090 it is so hard to get out from underneath him. 1912 01:51:37,157 --> 01:51:38,725 He knows what his strengths are 1913 01:51:38,792 --> 01:51:42,395 technically astute, but he is a bear of a man. 1914 01:51:43,730 --> 01:51:46,199 -[Vic] Oh! -[referee] Get out of the corner. 1915 01:51:46,733 --> 01:51:50,103 [Vic] It's every blow from Gunther. Oh! 1916 01:51:50,170 --> 01:51:52,272 [Wade] Just no pulled shots from the guy. 1917 01:51:52,338 --> 01:51:55,208 [Vic] You said it, Gunther cannot be very happy right now. 1918 01:51:55,275 --> 01:51:56,976 He's got to be in a nasty mindset. 1919 01:51:57,043 --> 01:51:58,912 [Wade] I've never seen Gunther happy. 1920 01:51:58,978 --> 01:52:02,215 When have you seen him smile? I don't think his facial muscles 1921 01:52:02,282 --> 01:52:04,117 are capable of pulling off a smile. 1922 01:52:04,184 --> 01:52:07,687 [Vic] Oh, continuing to focus on the lower back of LA Knight. 1923 01:52:08,354 --> 01:52:11,991 Look, Gunther's mindset is simple not just for him, but also for Imperium. 1924 01:52:12,058 --> 01:52:14,828 Purify the sport, the mat is sacred. 1925 01:52:14,894 --> 01:52:19,032 Silliness does not belong in NXT or WWE. 1926 01:52:19,099 --> 01:52:22,368 [Wade] They've used the inside of those ropes as hallowed canvas. 1927 01:52:22,435 --> 01:52:25,138 -[Vic] Neckbreaker! -[Wade] He just tasted that canvas. 1928 01:52:25,205 --> 01:52:26,873 This is where LA Knight 1929 01:52:26,940 --> 01:52:28,842 has to get something rolling 1930 01:52:28,908 --> 01:52:32,278 but no matter what you do in the ring with Gunther 1931 01:52:32,345 --> 01:52:35,782 you're only seconds away from getting cut down once again. 1932 01:52:35,849 --> 01:52:37,383 [Vic] Gunther shut the door 1933 01:52:37,450 --> 01:52:39,919 and now again, continuing to put his focus 1934 01:52:39,986 --> 01:52:41,454 on the lower back 1935 01:52:41,521 --> 01:52:44,557 trying to turn Knight over for a Boston crab 1936 01:52:44,624 --> 01:52:46,826 and now just relentless is Gunther. 1937 01:52:46,893 --> 01:52:49,095 [Wade] All the weight of the Austrian oak 1938 01:52:49,162 --> 01:52:51,564 slamming down on the lower back 1939 01:52:51,631 --> 01:52:55,034 contorting that spine the opposite way that it's supposed to go. 1940 01:52:55,101 --> 01:52:57,537 [referee] You give up? Let me know right now! 1941 01:52:58,872 --> 01:53:01,274 [Vic] Look at LA Knight, trying to power through. 1942 01:53:01,841 --> 01:53:02,976 Trying to persevere 1943 01:53:03,543 --> 01:53:05,078 but it's Gunther. 1944 01:53:05,145 --> 01:53:07,313 A lot of weight on the lower back of Knight. 1945 01:53:07,380 --> 01:53:09,782 [Wade] LA Knight has zero quit in him. 1946 01:53:09,849 --> 01:53:12,886 -[Vic] Oh! -[Wade] Gunther perhaps realizing that. 1947 01:53:12,952 --> 01:53:15,321 Beautiful technician, never been in doubt. 1948 01:53:15,388 --> 01:53:18,258 Has that European excellence that we all love so much. 1949 01:53:18,324 --> 01:53:19,893 [referee] Knight, you give up? 1950 01:53:20,593 --> 01:53:23,296 [Vic] There is no quit in LA Knight. Hear the official. 1951 01:53:23,363 --> 01:53:24,731 He's not going to quit. 1952 01:53:24,798 --> 01:53:28,635 He's not gonna say those words. He's not gonna do it to the ring general 1953 01:53:28,701 --> 01:53:30,003 Knight back to his feet. 1954 01:53:30,069 --> 01:53:33,039 [Wade] The guy's a thoroughbred, but what can you do 1955 01:53:33,106 --> 01:53:36,976 in the face of this level of overwhelming offense? 1956 01:53:37,043 --> 01:53:39,279 LA Knight is getting mauled right now. 1957 01:53:40,547 --> 01:53:45,018 [Vic] Never seen LA Knight just drop to his knees this quickly 1958 01:53:45,084 --> 01:53:48,388 and Gunther has come in with a game plan now in this matchup 1959 01:53:48,454 --> 01:53:52,058 and is systematically dissecting LA Knight. 1960 01:53:52,125 --> 01:53:54,827 [Wade] Listen, LA Knight talked some trash 1961 01:53:54,894 --> 01:53:57,397 in the build-up to this matchup. 1962 01:53:57,463 --> 01:53:58,965 Said he was going to slap 1963 01:53:59,032 --> 01:54:02,068 the blockhead of Gunther's dead body. 1964 01:54:02,135 --> 01:54:05,305 Not sure I would speak to Gunther in that way 1965 01:54:05,371 --> 01:54:09,075 but finally, LA Knight might have a little taste of momentum here. 1966 01:54:09,142 --> 01:54:10,410 [crowd cheers] 1967 01:54:10,476 --> 01:54:11,578 [Vic] Oh! 1968 01:54:11,644 --> 01:54:14,781 -[Vic] If he did, it's gone. -[Wade] What can you do? 1969 01:54:14,848 --> 01:54:16,249 It's overwhelming. 1970 01:54:17,450 --> 01:54:18,985 It's like fighting an army. 1971 01:54:20,587 --> 01:54:22,822 [Vic] Gunther, showcasing strength. 1972 01:54:22,889 --> 01:54:25,124 LA Knight now… no way! Oh! 1973 01:54:25,191 --> 01:54:27,694 Able to block out the pain from 1974 01:54:27,760 --> 01:54:30,563 his lower back to hoist up Gunther. 1975 01:54:30,630 --> 01:54:32,298 [Wade] Well, it's a small window. 1976 01:54:32,365 --> 01:54:35,001 We've seen several of them and every single time 1977 01:54:35,068 --> 01:54:36,936 Gunther has smashed that small window. 1978 01:54:37,003 --> 01:54:39,606 -[Vic] Oh, man! -[Wade] That's one way of doing it. 1979 01:54:39,672 --> 01:54:41,941 Nobody has ever found the answer 1980 01:54:42,008 --> 01:54:43,610 to Gunther's bear paws. 1981 01:54:43,676 --> 01:54:44,811 They are rib-cracking. 1982 01:54:44,878 --> 01:54:47,247 [Vic] Take a look, take a look at LA Knight. 1983 01:54:47,313 --> 01:54:49,649 How he's breathing just to get back to his feet. 1984 01:54:49,716 --> 01:54:53,253 [Wade] Still holding that lower back. So much damage incurred thus far. 1985 01:54:53,319 --> 01:54:56,789 You think of the extreme athleticism of LA Knight that he's known for. 1986 01:54:56,856 --> 01:54:59,525 How much of that is still present in that body? 1987 01:55:00,326 --> 01:55:03,963 [Vic] Whatever's left, it is la Knight now trying to empty the gas tank. 1988 01:55:04,030 --> 01:55:07,333 -Knight right back on top of Gunther. -[referee] Come on, let's go. 1989 01:55:07,400 --> 01:55:09,102 Come on, let's go, one! 1990 01:55:09,902 --> 01:55:12,071 Two! Three! 1991 01:55:12,605 --> 01:55:15,875 [Vic] One after another for LA Knight. 1992 01:55:15,942 --> 01:55:17,143 [crowd cheers] 1993 01:55:17,210 --> 01:55:19,913 [referee] Come on. Let him up. What did I just say? 1994 01:55:19,979 --> 01:55:21,114 One! 1995 01:55:21,180 --> 01:55:24,851 -Two! Come on. -[Vic] Megastar getting his cardio in! 1996 01:55:24,918 --> 01:55:29,622 [Wade] Part of that was punishing Gunther, and not letting Gunther stand up. 1997 01:55:29,689 --> 01:55:33,860 Cuz we've seen time and time again what happens when the big man gets up. 1998 01:55:33,927 --> 01:55:36,629 [Vic] Is now just the moment? Is this it for LA Knight? 1999 01:55:36,696 --> 01:55:38,998 Trying to hoist up Gunther but the lower back. 2000 01:55:39,065 --> 01:55:42,602 [Wade] Lower back gave in, nice technical move there from Gunther. 2001 01:55:42,669 --> 01:55:46,439 Immediately blocking it, reversing the fortunes of la Knight. 2002 01:55:47,240 --> 01:55:49,942 Still fight in the megastar, however. 2003 01:55:50,009 --> 01:55:51,711 -[Vic] Whoa! -[Wade] There it is! 2004 01:55:51,778 --> 01:55:53,046 [Vic] Huge slam! 2005 01:55:53,112 --> 01:55:55,381 [crowd applauds] 2006 01:55:55,448 --> 01:55:58,751 [crowd cheers] 2007 01:55:58,818 --> 01:56:02,588 [crowd counts] Three, two, one! 2008 01:56:03,690 --> 01:56:05,558 [Vic] Megastar with an elbow! 2009 01:56:05,625 --> 01:56:08,328 [Wade] Well, it's exactly what Gunther doesn't like 2010 01:56:08,394 --> 01:56:10,663 and he doesn't like his position in this match 2011 01:56:10,730 --> 01:56:12,699 because finally, LA Knight 2012 01:56:12,765 --> 01:56:16,102 has the ring general rocking and rolling here. 2013 01:56:17,103 --> 01:56:19,839 [Vic] Knight has been in for a fight from the beginning 2014 01:56:19,906 --> 01:56:23,209 as we mentioned, Knight has been able to weather the storm upfront. 2015 01:56:23,276 --> 01:56:26,346 Whatever LA Knight is doing right now to block out the pain 2016 01:56:26,412 --> 01:56:31,484 to feed off the adrenaline, to feed off the NXT universe here in Dallas. 2017 01:56:31,551 --> 01:56:33,286 [Wade] There is the game-changer. 2018 01:56:33,353 --> 01:56:37,490 Any time, any place, Gunther can pull out that chop. 2019 01:56:37,557 --> 01:56:39,258 [Vic] Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! 2020 01:56:39,325 --> 01:56:40,693 No way! 2021 01:56:40,760 --> 01:56:43,329 [crowd pounds and applauds] 2022 01:56:43,396 --> 01:56:45,732 LA Knight into the cover! 2023 01:56:45,798 --> 01:56:47,533 Massive hook of the leg! 2024 01:56:47,600 --> 01:56:51,537 Gunther, able to kick out again. 2025 01:56:52,305 --> 01:56:56,209 [Wade] Wow. LA Knight doing what he does best. 2026 01:56:56,275 --> 01:56:59,612 Showing the world how much he deserves the spotlight 2027 01:56:59,679 --> 01:57:02,148 much to the chagrin of Gunther. 2028 01:57:02,215 --> 01:57:04,684 Following up with that extreme athleticism 2029 01:57:04,751 --> 01:57:06,986 that is a huge man to be leaping up there 2030 01:57:07,053 --> 01:57:10,590 pulling off the superplex, and then coming within a whisker 2031 01:57:10,656 --> 01:57:13,126 of putting away the leader of Imperium. 2032 01:57:13,192 --> 01:57:16,829 [Vic] Knight had a lot of words for Gunther, when they were face to face. 2033 01:57:16,896 --> 01:57:20,032 -Never one to be-- and looking for a-- -[Wade] BFT. 2034 01:57:20,099 --> 01:57:22,702 [Vic] Couldn't catch it, but just caught Gunther! 2035 01:57:24,871 --> 01:57:28,741 And now it's Knight trying to fight back, trying to chop down Gunther. 2036 01:57:28,808 --> 01:57:30,910 -Gunther now unleashing. -[Wade] Oh, no! 2037 01:57:30,977 --> 01:57:33,045 LA Knight clearly came into this one 2038 01:57:33,112 --> 01:57:36,382 with a game plan of avoiding those chops whenever possible. 2039 01:57:36,449 --> 01:57:37,917 Sleeper attempt now. 2040 01:57:37,984 --> 01:57:40,653 [Vic] We've seen Gunther execute this in the past. 2041 01:57:40,720 --> 01:57:42,755 Gunther now, trying to wear down 2042 01:57:42,822 --> 01:57:44,290 leaning all of his weight 2043 01:57:44,357 --> 01:57:46,993 all of his mass onto the back of Knight 2044 01:57:47,059 --> 01:57:48,361 and knight is fading. 2045 01:57:48,428 --> 01:57:50,430 [Wade] Just cutting off the blood supply 2046 01:57:50,496 --> 01:57:52,432 the oxygen supply to the brain. 2047 01:57:52,498 --> 01:57:54,200 There's nothing you can do. 2048 01:57:54,267 --> 01:57:56,235 When you're out, you are out. 2049 01:57:56,302 --> 01:57:58,137 The referee will throw this one. 2050 01:57:58,204 --> 01:58:00,473 [Vic] Might be an afternoon nap for LA Knight. 2051 01:58:00,540 --> 01:58:02,041 No, no, no, no, no! Whoa! 2052 01:58:03,709 --> 01:58:05,578 [Wade] Superhuman. Yes! 2053 01:58:06,679 --> 01:58:09,081 [Vic] That's got to be it. Knight into the cover! 2054 01:58:09,148 --> 01:58:11,951 -[referee] One, two-- -[Vic] What a mega fail, and again. 2055 01:58:13,052 --> 01:58:16,856 Gunther just able to kick out, but I again question. 2056 01:58:17,457 --> 01:58:20,493 You talked to him much more than I have. Where is LA Knight 2057 01:58:20,560 --> 01:58:23,563 getting this strength from, this desire, this passion? 2058 01:58:23,629 --> 01:58:25,865 [Wade] The man is just a ridiculous athlete. 2059 01:58:25,932 --> 01:58:28,901 A lot gets thrown at him for being such a great entertainer. 2060 01:58:28,968 --> 01:58:31,471 Never take your eyes off him in that ring. 2061 01:58:31,537 --> 01:58:34,006 The man is a pure thoroughbred. 2062 01:58:34,073 --> 01:58:35,441 [crowd cheers] 2063 01:58:35,508 --> 01:58:38,044 [Vic] One more time, looking to go high-risk. 2064 01:58:38,111 --> 01:58:40,580 [Wade] Too long. It's the damage to the lower back 2065 01:58:40,646 --> 01:58:42,915 incurred earlier in the matchup. 2066 01:58:42,982 --> 01:58:46,819 Gunther, as much as anybody else, strategizes with the best of them. 2067 01:58:46,886 --> 01:58:48,788 [referee] You didn't need to do that. 2068 01:58:48,855 --> 01:58:50,923 [Wade] There's no answer to that. 2069 01:58:50,990 --> 01:58:52,291 [Vic] What a vicious chop. 2070 01:58:53,159 --> 01:58:54,460 Followed by another! 2071 01:58:54,527 --> 01:58:55,962 [Wade] No defense. 2072 01:58:56,028 --> 01:58:57,463 Oh, no! 2073 01:58:57,530 --> 01:58:59,432 [crowd pounds and applauds] 2074 01:58:59,499 --> 01:59:03,069 [Wade] Referee looking at LA Knight. He might be unconscious! 2075 01:59:03,135 --> 01:59:04,170 [Vic] Gunther! 2076 01:59:04,237 --> 01:59:06,606 [crowd cheers] 2077 01:59:06,672 --> 01:59:08,708 The rage boiling out 2078 01:59:08,774 --> 01:59:10,943 from the leader of Imperium 2079 01:59:11,010 --> 01:59:13,546 who now plants LA Knight. 2080 01:59:14,814 --> 01:59:16,782 [crowd and referee] One, two, three! 2081 01:59:16,849 --> 01:59:19,585 -[bell rings] -[Vic] Message sent from the ring general! 2082 01:59:19,652 --> 01:59:21,921 [dark imperial music] 2083 01:59:21,988 --> 01:59:25,324 [announcer] Here is your winner, Gunther! 2084 01:59:25,391 --> 01:59:27,360 [Wade] We just witnessed a war 2085 01:59:27,426 --> 01:59:29,862 between LA Knight and the ring general 2086 01:59:29,929 --> 01:59:31,197 Gunther. 2087 01:59:31,931 --> 01:59:35,668 Absolute destruction from the big Austrian. 2088 01:59:35,735 --> 01:59:37,170 That's what he's known for. 2089 01:59:37,236 --> 01:59:39,572 That was his ticket to success 2090 01:59:39,639 --> 01:59:41,641 today at Stand & Deliver. 2091 01:59:41,707 --> 01:59:44,043 [Vic] Take nothing away from LA Knight 2092 01:59:44,110 --> 01:59:46,412 who brought his A-game 2093 01:59:46,479 --> 01:59:50,283 here to Stand & Deliver, but the one standing tall 2094 01:59:50,349 --> 01:59:52,118 is Gunther. 2095 01:59:52,184 --> 01:59:55,121 Just the clubbing blows from Gunther 2096 01:59:55,188 --> 01:59:56,222 unimaginable. 2097 01:59:56,289 --> 01:59:58,357 [Wade] Just sickening there and again 2098 01:59:58,424 --> 02:00:02,395 with this leaping maneuver, attacking that lower back 2099 02:00:02,461 --> 02:00:04,697 that was attacked earlier in the match. 2100 02:00:04,764 --> 02:00:07,667 There was no way LA Knight could do anything at this point. 2101 02:00:07,733 --> 02:00:13,139 I'll be surprised if he's feeling his legs or anything else after that power bomb. 2102 02:00:13,973 --> 02:00:16,442 [Vic] Gunther righting the wrongs 2103 02:00:16,509 --> 02:00:19,512 from earlier tonight when it comes to Imperium 2104 02:00:19,579 --> 02:00:22,248 and he is the one who is standing tall 2105 02:00:22,315 --> 02:00:23,282 here tonight 2106 02:00:23,983 --> 02:00:24,884 in Dallas. 2107 02:00:24,951 --> 02:00:27,486 -[dark imperial music continues] -[crowd cheers] 2108 02:00:29,322 --> 02:00:32,391 [narrator] The action on Peacock isn't just in the ring 2109 02:00:32,458 --> 02:00:33,593 it's… 2110 02:00:34,160 --> 02:00:35,328 in the office. 2111 02:00:35,962 --> 02:00:38,731 It's from John Cena to John Dutton. 2112 02:00:39,632 --> 02:00:41,567 Ronda to Ronaldo. 2113 02:00:42,802 --> 02:00:45,271 And from McIntyre to-- 2114 02:00:45,338 --> 02:00:46,505 -MacGruber. -MacGruber. 2115 02:00:46,572 --> 02:00:47,440 Macgruber! 2116 02:00:47,506 --> 02:00:49,275 Who let the dog out? 2117 02:00:49,342 --> 02:00:51,911 [narrator] Because Belair to Bel-air 2118 02:00:51,978 --> 02:00:54,180 peacock's got all the stops 2119 02:00:54,847 --> 02:00:56,582 and superstars. 2120 02:00:56,649 --> 02:00:58,117 There's so much to love. 2121 02:01:02,321 --> 02:01:04,890 [Vic] It's the biggest match of Bron Breakker's life 2122 02:01:04,957 --> 02:01:08,561 as Dolph Ziggler looks to continue to throw a wrench into NXT. 2123 02:01:08,628 --> 02:01:12,198 Who is going to walk out of Dallas NXT champion? 2124 02:01:15,268 --> 02:01:16,902 [loud suspense music] 2125 02:01:16,969 --> 02:01:19,505 [Bron] Wrestle Mania weekend is the biggest of the year 2126 02:01:19,572 --> 02:01:21,707 and I promise, Dolph Ziggler 2127 02:01:21,774 --> 02:01:25,311 will not leave Dallas, Texas, with the NXT Championship. 2128 02:01:26,312 --> 02:01:28,281 [Dolph] That's what you thought at roadblock. 2129 02:01:29,548 --> 02:01:31,217 [crowd cheers] 2130 02:01:31,284 --> 02:01:34,654 You think you got Wrestle Mania weekend all figured out? 2131 02:01:36,088 --> 02:01:37,189 -[Bell rings] -What? 2132 02:01:37,256 --> 02:01:39,492 [Vic] What the hell did we just witness? 2133 02:01:41,394 --> 02:01:45,164 [announcer] New NXT champion… 2134 02:01:45,231 --> 02:01:47,700 -[music continues] -[crowd cheers] 2135 02:01:47,767 --> 02:01:49,302 [Dolph] That old DZ 2136 02:01:50,136 --> 02:01:51,871 screws it up for everybody. 2137 02:01:53,606 --> 02:01:56,108 Now, that there's a real champion. 2138 02:01:56,175 --> 02:01:59,111 ["I Am King" playing, by Black Hydra & Easy McCoy] 2139 02:02:01,313 --> 02:02:05,551 [Bron] My first run as the NXT champion was about proving to everyone 2140 02:02:05,618 --> 02:02:09,355 and to myself, that I can be the guy. 2141 02:02:09,422 --> 02:02:11,324 [music continues] 2142 02:02:11,390 --> 02:02:13,559 [Wade] How can you not be blown away 2143 02:02:13,626 --> 02:02:15,261 by what this man has done? 2144 02:02:16,395 --> 02:02:18,931 It's time for me to carry the weight of NXT on my back. 2145 02:02:18,998 --> 02:02:20,166 [music continues] 2146 02:02:20,232 --> 02:02:22,335 People think that Breakker lost the title 2147 02:02:22,401 --> 02:02:26,472 so now, the kid's going to have his big moment and get the big win. 2148 02:02:26,539 --> 02:02:28,007 but when his music hits… 2149 02:02:28,074 --> 02:02:29,842 No one really knows who he is. 2150 02:02:30,776 --> 02:02:31,877 [Vic] Kid, Breakker! 2151 02:02:31,944 --> 02:02:33,112 [music continues] 2152 02:02:33,179 --> 02:02:34,647 [Dolph] You will never be… 2153 02:02:35,614 --> 02:02:36,716 on my level! 2154 02:02:38,084 --> 02:02:39,819 I don't care what he thinks of me. 2155 02:02:40,619 --> 02:02:44,223 [Bron] This place means too much to me to let Ziggler just walk around 2156 02:02:44,290 --> 02:02:45,691 with my championship. 2157 02:02:45,758 --> 02:02:50,396 [Dolph] When I walked through that door I was the biggest star in this business. 2158 02:02:50,463 --> 02:02:52,298 I'm going to smash his ass 2159 02:02:53,132 --> 02:02:54,567 at NXT Stand & Deliver. 2160 02:02:55,634 --> 02:02:58,237 [Vic] At NXT Stand & Deliver, I leave your… 2161 02:02:59,004 --> 02:03:01,741 -Two-time NXT champion. -[Vic] NXT champion. 2162 02:03:03,008 --> 02:03:05,878 [Dolph] Take back the brand for everyone who chants… 2163 02:03:07,246 --> 02:03:09,548 -NXT. -[crowd chants] NXT! 2164 02:03:11,217 --> 02:03:13,619 [music increases intensity] 2165 02:03:14,920 --> 02:03:16,589 [music ends] 2166 02:03:20,459 --> 02:03:23,028 [suspense music] 2167 02:03:23,095 --> 02:03:26,599 [crowd cheers] 2168 02:03:58,831 --> 02:04:00,099 [Vic] Whoa! 2169 02:04:01,600 --> 02:04:03,469 [chainsaw roars loud] 2170 02:04:06,438 --> 02:04:11,243 [sirens] 2171 02:04:11,310 --> 02:04:16,182 [heavy metal music] 2172 02:04:18,884 --> 02:04:21,253 [crowd cheers] 2173 02:04:29,094 --> 02:04:30,963 [chainsaw roars loud] 2174 02:04:33,199 --> 02:04:35,434 [Vic] How do you make Breakker more dangerous? 2175 02:04:35,501 --> 02:04:36,869 Give the man a chainsaw! 2176 02:04:36,936 --> 02:04:39,505 [Wade] We're about to get a Texas chainsaw massacre here. 2177 02:04:40,506 --> 02:04:42,641 [music continues] 2178 02:04:48,481 --> 02:04:51,183 [crowd pounds and applauds] 2179 02:05:15,641 --> 02:05:19,211 [Vic] Breakker hopes to cut through Dolph Ziggler tonight 2180 02:05:19,278 --> 02:05:20,312 to reclaim 2181 02:05:21,013 --> 02:05:23,148 his NXT title. 2182 02:05:23,215 --> 02:05:28,754 Wade, it was Bron Breakker who said this is the biggest match of his life. 2183 02:05:28,821 --> 02:05:31,323 [Wade] Wow, that was quite the way 2184 02:05:31,390 --> 02:05:32,625 to make an entrance 2185 02:05:32,691 --> 02:05:36,629 for the young former NXT champion, but you're right. 2186 02:05:36,695 --> 02:05:41,700 This is the biggest stage we have seen in NXT, in over two years. 2187 02:05:41,767 --> 02:05:44,603 There's a global audience of millions. 2188 02:05:44,670 --> 02:05:47,740 We know his family is watching very, very closely. 2189 02:05:47,806 --> 02:05:49,308 Talk about pressure 2190 02:05:49,375 --> 02:05:54,313 because it is all on the shoulders of the young pup Bron Breakker. 2191 02:05:54,380 --> 02:05:56,849 Time for talking is over. 2192 02:05:56,916 --> 02:05:58,584 It is time to deliver. 2193 02:05:59,184 --> 02:06:01,086 [Vic] What an afternoon it has been 2194 02:06:01,620 --> 02:06:03,055 here in NXT Stand & Deliver. 2195 02:06:03,122 --> 02:06:04,657 What a night it will be 2196 02:06:04,723 --> 02:06:06,392 Wrestle Mania Saturday 2197 02:06:07,559 --> 02:06:10,095 and Bron Breakker looking to have perhaps 2198 02:06:10,162 --> 02:06:13,766 his first Wrestle Mania type moment here in Dallas. 2199 02:06:14,300 --> 02:06:18,003 ["Here to Show the World" playing, by Downstait] 2200 02:06:36,755 --> 02:06:39,425 [Vic] When we talk about Wrestle Mania weekend 2201 02:06:40,059 --> 02:06:41,460 it was the NXT champion 2202 02:06:41,527 --> 02:06:43,829 who said he wants to steal 2203 02:06:43,896 --> 02:06:45,531 not just the show 2204 02:06:45,598 --> 02:06:48,601 the entire weekend of Wrestle Mania. 2205 02:06:48,667 --> 02:06:49,969 [Wade] Of course, he does. 2206 02:06:50,035 --> 02:06:52,838 Nothing would epitomize Dolph Ziggler more 2207 02:06:52,905 --> 02:06:55,074 than doing exactly that 2208 02:06:55,140 --> 02:06:59,178 and it would not surprise me for one second if he pulled it off. 2209 02:06:59,244 --> 02:07:02,615 Listen, I've battled with Dolph Ziggler so many times 2210 02:07:02,681 --> 02:07:06,585 some of my greatest matches in my career were with Dolph Ziggler 2211 02:07:06,652 --> 02:07:09,221 didn't win too many of them, if I'm honest 2212 02:07:09,288 --> 02:07:12,191 but he's all about boasting, he's all about showing off. 2213 02:07:12,257 --> 02:07:15,561 He believes he is a level above NXT 2214 02:07:15,628 --> 02:07:21,433 and wants to prove it tonight in the main event of Stand & Deliver. 2215 02:07:21,500 --> 02:07:24,903 Of course, he wants to steal the entire weekend. 2216 02:07:24,970 --> 02:07:27,206 He wants this to be the match 2217 02:07:27,272 --> 02:07:29,408 that everybody in the NXT 2218 02:07:29,475 --> 02:07:34,179 and WWE universe remembers about Dallas. 2219 02:07:35,814 --> 02:07:39,251 [Vic] Ziggler, not coming alone. Robert Roode by his side. 2220 02:07:39,318 --> 02:07:40,919 The dirty dawgs… 2221 02:07:41,720 --> 02:07:44,656 have shocked the world since their arrival 2222 02:07:44,723 --> 02:07:46,458 in NXT from Monday Night Raw. 2223 02:07:46,525 --> 02:07:49,395 [Wade] How instrumental has Robert Roode been 2224 02:07:50,062 --> 02:07:52,498 in assisting Dolph Ziggler 2225 02:07:52,564 --> 02:07:55,901 in his ascent to become NXT champion. 2226 02:07:55,968 --> 02:07:57,469 He may be pivotal tonight. 2227 02:07:57,536 --> 02:07:59,304 [music continues] 2228 02:08:02,307 --> 02:08:04,243 -[music decreases] -[bell rings] 2229 02:08:04,309 --> 02:08:07,179 [announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 2230 02:08:07,246 --> 02:08:12,384 is for the NXT Championship! 2231 02:08:12,451 --> 02:08:13,819 [crowd cheers] 2232 02:08:13,886 --> 02:08:15,954 Introducing first the challenger… 2233 02:08:16,588 --> 02:08:20,059 Bron Breakker! 2234 02:08:20,125 --> 02:08:22,961 [crowd cheers] 2235 02:08:23,028 --> 02:08:26,165 [announcer] His opponent, accompanied by Robert Roode 2236 02:08:26,231 --> 02:08:29,368 he is the NXT champion… 2237 02:08:30,035 --> 02:08:35,174 Dolph Ziggler! 2238 02:08:35,240 --> 02:08:37,209 [crowd pounds and applauds] 2239 02:08:38,977 --> 02:08:40,212 [Vic] Oh! 2240 02:08:43,649 --> 02:08:46,085 [Wade] Oh, a cheap shot from Ziggler there. 2241 02:08:46,151 --> 02:08:47,953 [Vic] No, mind games from Ziggler. 2242 02:08:48,020 --> 02:08:51,623 [Wade] That's smart from the veteran. Trying to fire the young rookie up. 2243 02:08:52,324 --> 02:08:54,126 Exactly how he got to the NXT title. 2244 02:08:54,193 --> 02:08:57,629 [Vic] When we talk about the emotions of superstars like Bron Breakker 2245 02:08:57,696 --> 02:08:59,264 how about breakker's mindset? 2246 02:08:59,331 --> 02:09:01,333 Just saw his uncle and his dad 2247 02:09:01,400 --> 02:09:03,869 go into the WWE Hall of Fame just 12 hours ago. 2248 02:09:03,936 --> 02:09:05,671 [Wade] Bron Breakker is a hothead. 2249 02:09:05,737 --> 02:09:08,607 That was brilliant strategy from Dolph Ziggler. 2250 02:09:08,674 --> 02:09:13,045 You gotta ride out this storm, but it was a hugely emotional evening 2251 02:09:13,112 --> 02:09:15,981 for the Bron Breakker family last night. 2252 02:09:16,048 --> 02:09:20,486 Saw his father, Rick Steiner, his uncle, Scott Steiner 2253 02:09:20,552 --> 02:09:23,122 get finally inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame 2254 02:09:23,188 --> 02:09:24,289 let's talk about this. 2255 02:09:24,356 --> 02:09:26,492 [crowd cheers] 2256 02:09:26,558 --> 02:09:29,895 Let's talk about this. He was up late last night, emotional evening, 2257 02:09:29,962 --> 02:09:33,031 Burning that energy, glorious night for the family 2258 02:09:33,098 --> 02:09:36,135 but at the worst possible timing 2259 02:09:36,201 --> 02:09:39,204 for Bron ahead of the biggest night of his career. 2260 02:09:39,905 --> 02:09:42,574 [Vic] Breakker trying to harness all of those emotions 2261 02:09:42,641 --> 02:09:44,409 in front of him into this matchup. 2262 02:09:44,476 --> 02:09:48,947 Nice take down, see the amateur background coming in quickly of Dolph Ziggler. 2263 02:09:49,014 --> 02:09:51,650 [Wade] Smart from Dolph, just about holding on there 2264 02:09:51,717 --> 02:09:53,819 as he was coming crashing down headfirst 2265 02:09:53,886 --> 02:09:55,788 managed to turn it into a roll. 2266 02:09:55,854 --> 02:09:58,490 [Vic] Goes back to Ziggler being a veteran of the game 2267 02:09:58,557 --> 02:10:02,261 knows the ins and outs of just about every situation that you can be in 2268 02:10:02,327 --> 02:10:04,630 he can stay one step ahead of the challenger. 2269 02:10:04,696 --> 02:10:07,599 [Wade] He has played Breakker like a fiddle thus far. 2270 02:10:08,834 --> 02:10:10,502 This rivalry has gone on. 2271 02:10:10,569 --> 02:10:12,638 [Vic] Got you. Oh! Got him. 2272 02:10:12,704 --> 02:10:17,242 [Wade] No way you can play that power. Listen, this has been a game-changer 2273 02:10:17,309 --> 02:10:21,346 here in NXT, with the exception of the NXT women's champion 2274 02:10:21,413 --> 02:10:24,283 Mandy Rose, all titles have changed hands. 2275 02:10:24,349 --> 02:10:28,253 Take another look at the willpower of Bron Breakker, a real game-changer. 2276 02:10:28,320 --> 02:10:32,224 What will be the future for the NXT Championship? 2277 02:10:32,291 --> 02:10:34,326 [Vic] Breakker is coming out of the gates 2278 02:10:34,393 --> 02:10:37,729 and now, maybe he's able to use that emotion to his advantage. 2279 02:10:37,796 --> 02:10:42,134 As Breakker first cover of the matchup, hook up the leg. Ziggler able to kick out. 2280 02:10:42,201 --> 02:10:46,138 Who has more pressure on their shoulders? Is it the champion, or the challenger? 2281 02:10:46,205 --> 02:10:47,773 [Wade] It's gonna be Breakker. 2282 02:10:47,839 --> 02:10:51,476 He is supposed to be the new face of 2.0. 2283 02:10:51,543 --> 02:10:54,413 He's been built as that for months ago. 2284 02:10:54,479 --> 02:10:55,514 [Vic] Wow! 2285 02:10:55,581 --> 02:10:58,217 [Wade] For what we just witnessed in the ring. 2286 02:10:58,283 --> 02:11:00,285 Now he's in front of a global audience. 2287 02:11:00,352 --> 02:11:02,087 Can he get that job done? 2288 02:11:02,888 --> 02:11:05,490 [Vic] Breakker is in control of this matchup. 2289 02:11:05,557 --> 02:11:09,862 Ziggler almost seems out on his feet, in another belly-to-belly suplex 2290 02:11:09,928 --> 02:11:11,063 overhead style. 2291 02:11:12,264 --> 02:11:15,968 Breakker, at least in the moment, is calm, cool, and collected. 2292 02:11:16,535 --> 02:11:20,472 [Wade] Yes, he had that brief flurry, that brief powder keg reaction 2293 02:11:20,539 --> 02:11:23,475 with the cheap shot from Dolph earlier in the matchup. 2294 02:11:23,542 --> 02:11:25,310 It seems to have regroup. 2295 02:11:25,377 --> 02:11:28,146 -Seems to have-- -[Vic] Breakker said, "We're done". 2296 02:11:29,281 --> 02:11:32,384 Breakker could be looking to make short work 2297 02:11:32,451 --> 02:11:34,286 of Dolph Ziggler in a second. 2298 02:11:35,254 --> 02:11:36,488 Come out, come out. 2299 02:11:38,023 --> 02:11:38,857 [Vic] Come on! 2300 02:11:38,924 --> 02:11:42,394 [referee] What are you doing, buddy? Hey, come on. Back it up. 2301 02:11:42,461 --> 02:11:46,698 [unintelligible] 2302 02:11:48,433 --> 02:11:51,036 [crowd screams] 2303 02:11:54,506 --> 02:11:56,141 [Vic] Great call by the official. 2304 02:11:56,208 --> 02:11:59,211 It was Roode who assisted Ziggler in winning the title 2305 02:11:59,278 --> 02:12:00,779 in a triple-threat match. 2306 02:12:00,846 --> 02:12:03,615 [Wade] Roode has been involved in every step of the way. 2307 02:12:03,682 --> 02:12:05,918 He's now getting charged down 2308 02:12:05,984 --> 02:12:08,320 by a highly agitated Bron Breakker. 2309 02:12:08,387 --> 02:12:10,822 Bron was ready to put this one to bed very early. 2310 02:12:10,889 --> 02:12:13,592 It would've been a miracle to put away Ziggler that quickly. 2311 02:12:13,659 --> 02:12:15,560 [Vic] Wow! But now it is one-on-one 2312 02:12:15,627 --> 02:12:19,164 and Breakker is still in control, and another suplex. 2313 02:12:19,231 --> 02:12:22,301 [crowd cheers] 2314 02:12:22,367 --> 02:12:26,638 [Wade] This is all going the way of the former champ, Bron Breakker. 2315 02:12:26,705 --> 02:12:28,707 Dolph Ziggler's game plan 2316 02:12:28,774 --> 02:12:31,143 has to be in disarray at this point. 2317 02:12:31,209 --> 02:12:33,245 The slap at the start didn't throw Bron. 2318 02:12:33,312 --> 02:12:36,081 [Vic] Yes. He may not have been that wise 2319 02:12:36,148 --> 02:12:37,616 to what your point was 2320 02:12:38,450 --> 02:12:40,419 of Ziggler slapping Bron Breakker. 2321 02:12:40,485 --> 02:12:42,988 [Wade] Let's face it. That is how the veteran 2322 02:12:43,055 --> 02:12:46,024 got into this position of being champion 2323 02:12:46,091 --> 02:12:48,760 but that's what being a vet gives you. 2324 02:12:48,827 --> 02:12:50,696 It gives you multiple strategies. 2325 02:12:50,762 --> 02:12:52,931 It gives you a roller deck of options 2326 02:12:52,998 --> 02:12:54,800 when you most need them. 2327 02:12:54,866 --> 02:12:56,401 If you need to go low 2328 02:12:56,468 --> 02:12:57,736 do exactly that 2329 02:12:57,803 --> 02:13:00,906 cuz I don't know how else you take the momentum and the steam 2330 02:13:00,973 --> 02:13:02,607 out of this powerhouse, Breakker. 2331 02:13:02,674 --> 02:13:05,177 [Vic] We all knew what was on the mind of Breakker 2332 02:13:05,243 --> 02:13:08,213 as Dolph Ziggler now back to his feet 2333 02:13:08,280 --> 02:13:11,850 back in control, and looking to execute a neck breaker 2334 02:13:11,917 --> 02:13:13,752 with a little extra authority. 2335 02:13:14,453 --> 02:13:17,923 Now, Ziggler into the cover to retain his title 2336 02:13:17,990 --> 02:13:20,592 and Breakker able to kick out at two, look 2337 02:13:20,659 --> 02:13:23,395 this is the bottom line about Ziggler in his current run 2338 02:13:23,462 --> 02:13:28,233 he says that he is in. He relishes in breaking dreams, breaking spirits. 2339 02:13:28,300 --> 02:13:30,769 He was looking to break his opponent. 2340 02:13:30,836 --> 02:13:32,871 [Wade] He came very close to that as well 2341 02:13:32,938 --> 02:13:36,174 and he's all over young Bron now, capitalizing. You're right. 2342 02:13:36,942 --> 02:13:39,544 Dolph Ziggler mentioned in the build-up to this match 2343 02:13:39,611 --> 02:13:42,848 "I do not plan on being a three-week transitional champion. 2344 02:13:42,914 --> 02:13:45,150 I'm here to bring eyeballs to NXT". 2345 02:13:45,217 --> 02:13:46,385 He has done that. 2346 02:13:46,451 --> 02:13:49,388 Listen, it is supposed to be poetic 2347 02:13:49,454 --> 02:13:51,823 that young Bron regains this championship 2348 02:13:51,890 --> 02:13:54,659 on the biggest of stages at Stand & Deliver. 2349 02:13:54,726 --> 02:13:57,662 Personally, I've never been a fan of poetry. 2350 02:13:57,729 --> 02:14:00,465 I prefer reality, and the reality is 2351 02:14:00,532 --> 02:14:05,570 a distinguished veteran like Dolph Ziggler rarely loses to a relative rookie 2352 02:14:05,637 --> 02:14:07,773 someone like a Bron Breakker. 2353 02:14:07,839 --> 02:14:10,809 Right now going to the body was Breakker, and Ziggler 2354 02:14:10,876 --> 02:14:13,078 just chopping down and another neck breaker. 2355 02:14:13,145 --> 02:14:16,114 It seems that Ziggler is focused on a part of the challenger 2356 02:14:16,181 --> 02:14:18,483 into another cover, hook to the leg 2357 02:14:18,550 --> 02:14:20,585 and Breakker, again, able to kick out. 2358 02:14:20,652 --> 02:14:23,121 We've talked about Bron Breakker for several weeks 2359 02:14:23,188 --> 02:14:26,458 about getting into deep water, about the lights being bright. 2360 02:14:26,525 --> 02:14:30,595 We do know this moment won't be too big for our NXT champion. 2361 02:14:30,662 --> 02:14:33,398 [Wade] Of course. Now, listen, Dolph Ziggler said it-- 2362 02:14:33,465 --> 02:14:36,001 [Vic] Forearm across the face, and another kick out. 2363 02:14:36,067 --> 02:14:39,771 [Wade] I'll give you a quote, "This is my 18th Wrestle Mania weekend". 2364 02:14:39,838 --> 02:14:43,875 That's Dolph. This is Bron Breakker's first Wrestle Mania weekend. 2365 02:14:43,942 --> 02:14:46,111 In my first taste of Wrestle Mania 2366 02:14:46,178 --> 02:14:47,712 I was completely over all. 2367 02:14:47,779 --> 02:14:50,849 It was bigger than anything I'd ever experienced in my life. 2368 02:14:50,916 --> 02:14:52,984 It continues to overall me 2369 02:14:53,051 --> 02:14:55,787 but when it's 18 years versus one year 2370 02:14:55,854 --> 02:14:58,890 Bron is going to be wide-eyed potentially, by this event. 2371 02:14:58,957 --> 02:15:01,293 [Vic] Bron can't even open his eyes right now. 2372 02:15:01,359 --> 02:15:04,496 Ziggler trying to continue to wear it out Breakker. 2373 02:15:04,563 --> 02:15:07,165 Breakker continuing to fight, Ziggler, now 2374 02:15:07,232 --> 02:15:10,836 just again, focused on the upper body and right back in! 2375 02:15:10,902 --> 02:15:14,673 [Wade] I have never seen such agony painted on the face of Bron Breakker. 2376 02:15:14,739 --> 02:15:16,808 At one point in his NXT career 2377 02:15:16,875 --> 02:15:19,578 he looked completely impervious to pain 2378 02:15:19,644 --> 02:15:22,848 a different story now, although there's still fight in his belly. 2379 02:15:23,849 --> 02:15:26,651 [Vic] Ziggler walked into Wrestle Mania week on top of NXT. 2380 02:15:26,718 --> 02:15:28,353 He wants to keep it that way 2381 02:15:28,420 --> 02:15:31,556 and another awkward landing for Bron Breakker. 2382 02:15:31,623 --> 02:15:33,825 And look, when it comes to Ziggler 2383 02:15:33,892 --> 02:15:36,761 like him or not, he certainly looks rejuvenated. 2384 02:15:36,828 --> 02:15:37,963 wade My god, listen 2385 02:15:38,663 --> 02:15:41,600 Dolph Ziggler called this the Genesis 2386 02:15:41,666 --> 02:15:44,269 to the second half of his career. 2387 02:15:44,336 --> 02:15:47,873 While the first half of his career he's done it all. 2388 02:15:47,939 --> 02:15:50,709 The one thing he hadn't done, until three weeks ago 2389 02:15:50,775 --> 02:15:53,011 was become NXT champion. 2390 02:15:53,078 --> 02:15:55,280 Now, here he is, main eventing 2391 02:15:55,347 --> 02:15:57,782 the biggest show of the year. 2392 02:15:58,350 --> 02:16:01,353 Listen, we all get jaded at times, I've been there myself. 2393 02:16:01,419 --> 02:16:03,488 I had to walk away for a while. 2394 02:16:03,555 --> 02:16:06,358 If Dolph was ever jaded, he certainly got the bit back 2395 02:16:06,424 --> 02:16:07,526 between his teeth now. 2396 02:16:08,093 --> 02:16:10,795 [Vic] And everything Breakker has already been through. 2397 02:16:10,862 --> 02:16:12,564 This is the biggest event for him. 2398 02:16:12,631 --> 02:16:16,334 He saw his family get inducted into the WWE hall of fame just yesterday. 2399 02:16:16,401 --> 02:16:19,771 Now he is in the main event of NXT Stand & Deliver 2400 02:16:19,838 --> 02:16:21,540 Wrestle Mania weekend. 2401 02:16:21,606 --> 02:16:23,808 Breakker's going to find some way 2402 02:16:23,875 --> 02:16:26,745 to create some separation and rise to the occasion. 2403 02:16:26,811 --> 02:16:30,649 [Wade] Dolph Ziggler once again knows exactly how to control Breakker. 2404 02:16:30,715 --> 02:16:33,919 Dolph is just enjoying himself in there now 2405 02:16:33,985 --> 02:16:37,489 as he's athletically maneuvering himself around the prone-- 2406 02:16:37,556 --> 02:16:40,425 [Vic] Do you think he's just toying with Breakker? 2407 02:16:40,492 --> 02:16:43,361 [Wade] Look at his face. You know what? He defeats. 2408 02:16:43,428 --> 02:16:45,964 He said he was going to throw a spanner in the works 2409 02:16:46,031 --> 02:16:48,166 of NXT Stand & Deliver. 2410 02:16:48,233 --> 02:16:53,405 He's done it, if he pulls off a victory, despite the desire of the NXT universe 2411 02:16:53,471 --> 02:16:54,906 it's just another moment 2412 02:16:54,973 --> 02:16:58,209 in the private cosmic gag reel of Dolph Ziggler. 2413 02:16:58,276 --> 02:17:00,912 [Wade] For Breakker, again, the heart of a champion 2414 02:17:00,979 --> 02:17:04,549 Bron Breakker who is fueled by this brand 2415 02:17:04,616 --> 02:17:07,619 is fueled by being a champion, said he needs to be champion. 2416 02:17:07,686 --> 02:17:09,854 He needs to get back to the top. 2417 02:17:09,921 --> 02:17:11,957 He wants to represent this brand 2418 02:17:12,023 --> 02:17:13,258 moving into the future. 2419 02:17:13,325 --> 02:17:15,994 [Wade] He's not just fighting for the Championship. 2420 02:17:16,061 --> 02:17:17,596 He's fighting for survival 2421 02:17:17,662 --> 02:17:19,431 he's fighting for his life 2422 02:17:19,497 --> 02:17:21,166 because it is one-way traffic. 2423 02:17:21,233 --> 02:17:23,802 Bron Breakker is breathing very heavily 2424 02:17:23,868 --> 02:17:25,003 in there right now. 2425 02:17:25,837 --> 02:17:29,541 [Vic] Taking a little bit too much time to show up with the champion 2426 02:17:29,608 --> 02:17:32,677 and now Breakker, would that be his second or his third win? 2427 02:17:33,445 --> 02:17:36,047 -[Wade] He needed this. -[Vic] Going for the ride! 2428 02:17:37,415 --> 02:17:40,252 [Wade] Explosive technique once again. 2429 02:17:40,318 --> 02:17:43,955 [Vic] Bron turning things around, and you can start to see the confidence 2430 02:17:44,022 --> 02:17:45,523 growing in the challenger 2431 02:17:45,590 --> 02:17:47,292 with every step, with every move 2432 02:17:47,359 --> 02:17:49,527 with every suplex, with every goal! 2433 02:17:49,594 --> 02:17:53,498 Maneuver. Into the cover! For the title, hook of the leg, and Ziggler 2434 02:17:54,366 --> 02:17:56,801 just able to get the left shoulder up. 2435 02:17:56,868 --> 02:17:59,337 [Wade] Just when Bron starts getting that momentum 2436 02:17:59,404 --> 02:18:02,507 immediately back to that neck, registering some pain. 2437 02:18:02,574 --> 02:18:05,143 We can see it with our own eyes. He is hurting. 2438 02:18:05,210 --> 02:18:07,245 He's hurting bad, still capable 2439 02:18:07,312 --> 02:18:10,281 of pulling off punishing maneuvers like that 2440 02:18:10,348 --> 02:18:12,617 not enough to put away Ziggler though. 2441 02:18:12,684 --> 02:18:17,622 [crowd chanting] Let's go, Breakker! Let's go, Breakker! 2442 02:18:17,689 --> 02:18:20,725 [Vic] NXT universe starting to get fired up. 2443 02:18:20,792 --> 02:18:22,927 This is all about the NXT Championship 2444 02:18:22,994 --> 02:18:24,896 and for Bron Breakker… 2445 02:18:24,963 --> 02:18:27,532 Breakker, again, we saw this earlier in the matchup. 2446 02:18:27,599 --> 02:18:28,867 Will it pay off? 2447 02:18:28,933 --> 02:18:32,070 [Wade] Yes, freak athleticism if he can pull this off. 2448 02:18:32,137 --> 02:18:35,573 This is highly dangerous, however especially with a damaged neck! 2449 02:18:35,640 --> 02:18:36,808 [Vic] Wow! 2450 02:18:36,875 --> 02:18:38,309 [crowd cheers] 2451 02:18:38,376 --> 02:18:41,980 He got all of it did Breakker! Into the cove! For the title! 2452 02:18:42,047 --> 02:18:43,648 And… no! 2453 02:18:45,817 --> 02:18:47,452 But now, for Bron Breakker 2454 02:18:47,519 --> 02:18:51,790 he realizes he's starting to pull out everything in his arsenal. 2455 02:18:51,856 --> 02:18:54,359 He's got to stay focused on the matchup. 2456 02:18:54,426 --> 02:18:58,363 -He's going to stay focused in the moment. -[Wade] Here's part of the problem. 2457 02:18:58,430 --> 02:19:02,100 Bron Breakker's out, what? 30, 35 matches at this point in his career? 2458 02:19:02,167 --> 02:19:04,869 The issue is when you're young, you simply don't have 2459 02:19:04,936 --> 02:19:08,239 many other moves to fall back on it. If plan A doesn't work 2460 02:19:08,306 --> 02:19:09,941 you don't tend to have a plan B. 2461 02:19:10,008 --> 02:19:11,609 You can't get back 20 years. 2462 02:19:11,676 --> 02:19:13,745 [Vic] Champion in trouble. 2463 02:19:13,812 --> 02:19:16,081 Challenger charging in, and he got caught! 2464 02:19:16,147 --> 02:19:18,750 [Wade] Completely suckered in by Ziggler. 2465 02:19:18,817 --> 02:19:20,585 [crosstalk] 2466 02:19:20,652 --> 02:19:23,488 [Vic] The challenger… Boom! What a spear! 2467 02:19:24,456 --> 02:19:25,657 Breakker into the cover! 2468 02:19:26,324 --> 02:19:27,525 It's over! 2469 02:19:28,093 --> 02:19:30,095 -[referee] One, two-- -[Vic] Oh, come on! 2470 02:19:30,161 --> 02:19:31,062 [Wade laughs] 2471 02:19:31,129 --> 02:19:33,765 [crowd cheers] 2472 02:19:35,200 --> 02:19:36,735 Ziggler shocked 2473 02:19:36,801 --> 02:19:39,671 and then the awe of Bron Breakker. 2474 02:19:39,738 --> 02:19:42,474 I looked around NXT universe 2475 02:19:42,540 --> 02:19:43,942 thought in this moment-- 2476 02:19:45,510 --> 02:19:47,011 [Wade] Of course, they did. 2477 02:19:47,078 --> 02:19:49,848 Nobody has ever kicked out of that! 2478 02:19:49,914 --> 02:19:53,017 It has been one result every time. 2479 02:19:53,084 --> 02:19:56,988 Bron Breakker has connected with that, going back to my previous point. 2480 02:19:57,055 --> 02:19:58,022 What do you do 2481 02:19:58,089 --> 02:20:01,626 when your heaviest of heavy artillery fails. 2482 02:20:01,693 --> 02:20:03,161 Where are your options? 2483 02:20:03,228 --> 02:20:06,898 [Vic] Oh. All the options are out for Dolph Ziggler. 2484 02:20:07,632 --> 02:20:09,334 Breakker. Oh! No, oh. 2485 02:20:09,401 --> 02:20:11,703 [crowd applauds] 2486 02:20:11,770 --> 02:20:14,372 -[Wade] How's Dolph still moving? -[Vic] The neck. 2487 02:20:14,439 --> 02:20:17,175 Also of Bron Breakker, after hitting the middle rope. 2488 02:20:17,242 --> 02:20:18,376 Getting right back in. 2489 02:20:18,443 --> 02:20:22,313 Got caught! Might not have got all of it, or enough of it, though. 2490 02:20:22,380 --> 02:20:25,350 Into the covers, the challenger continues to fight. 2491 02:20:25,417 --> 02:20:28,052 [Wade] Continues to fight but only 2492 02:20:28,119 --> 02:20:30,422 by a millionth of a second there. 2493 02:20:30,488 --> 02:20:32,824 The tank is empty on Bron. 2494 02:20:33,491 --> 02:20:35,126 Knee to the jaw, once again 2495 02:20:35,193 --> 02:20:39,330 Dolph Ziggler having so much success with that move in this matchup. 2496 02:20:39,397 --> 02:20:41,499 You know, Bron Breakker 2497 02:20:41,566 --> 02:20:43,368 a lot heavier than Dolph Ziggler. 2498 02:20:43,435 --> 02:20:46,871 The factor in the cardiovascular health of Dolph there. 2499 02:20:46,938 --> 02:20:49,474 It has to be an issue for Bron Breakker right now. 2500 02:20:49,541 --> 02:20:50,942 He is sucking on wind. 2501 02:20:51,009 --> 02:20:52,577 [crowd cheers] 2502 02:20:52,644 --> 02:20:54,779 [Vic] Now, how the tide has turned 2503 02:20:54,846 --> 02:20:58,550 because it is Ziggler focusing in on Breakker. 2504 02:20:59,184 --> 02:21:00,118 It is Ziggler 2505 02:21:00,885 --> 02:21:02,587 with the challenger in his sights. 2506 02:21:02,654 --> 02:21:03,521 Get up! 2507 02:21:06,124 --> 02:21:08,626 Looking for-- oh! Was looking for the super kick. 2508 02:21:08,693 --> 02:21:10,195 Breakker counters. 2509 02:21:10,261 --> 02:21:11,996 Breakker right back in again! 2510 02:21:12,063 --> 02:21:14,332 [crowd cheers] 2511 02:21:14,399 --> 02:21:16,301 [Wade] No mistakes this time 2512 02:21:16,367 --> 02:21:17,669 from Bron Breakker. 2513 02:21:17,735 --> 02:21:19,938 [crowd boos] 2514 02:21:20,004 --> 02:21:22,106 [Vic] Fury, fire in the eyes. 2515 02:21:23,141 --> 02:21:24,542 And Breakker now 2516 02:21:24,609 --> 02:21:25,643 hoisting up 2517 02:21:25,710 --> 02:21:26,744 Ziggler! 2518 02:21:29,080 --> 02:21:30,114 Boom! 2519 02:21:30,181 --> 02:21:31,182 Over! 2520 02:21:32,317 --> 02:21:33,918 Breakker into the cover! 2521 02:21:33,985 --> 02:21:35,887 -What? Come on! -[Wade] He's back! 2522 02:21:37,288 --> 02:21:39,591 [Vic] Roode again! He was thrown out of here! 2523 02:21:39,657 --> 02:21:41,426 [Wade] Is this a disqualification? 2524 02:21:41,493 --> 02:21:42,594 [crowd boos] 2525 02:21:42,660 --> 02:21:44,963 [Wade] It's the last thing Breakker would want. 2526 02:21:46,364 --> 02:21:49,033 [referee] Come on, let's go! Get out of here! 2527 02:21:49,100 --> 02:21:53,071 [unintelligible] 2528 02:21:53,137 --> 02:21:55,273 [Roode] Come on, let's go! 2529 02:21:55,340 --> 02:21:57,375 [referee] Come on, get out of here! 2530 02:21:58,643 --> 02:22:00,545 [Vic] Breakker in absolute disbelief. 2531 02:22:00,612 --> 02:22:02,413 I think Roode shall take a walk. 2532 02:22:02,480 --> 02:22:05,383 There's nowhere to run! There's nowhere to hide! 2533 02:22:05,450 --> 02:22:08,019 Breakker is focused on one man 2534 02:22:08,086 --> 02:22:09,854 that is Dolph Ziggler! 2535 02:22:09,921 --> 02:22:13,224 Breakker is focused on recapturing what is his! 2536 02:22:13,291 --> 02:22:16,694 [Wade] Good for the referee, not throwing this in a disqualification. 2537 02:22:16,761 --> 02:22:20,365 What a disastrous ending that would have been for the NXT universe 2538 02:22:20,431 --> 02:22:21,533 and especially 2539 02:22:21,599 --> 02:22:24,102 Bron Breakker using his discretion there. 2540 02:22:24,168 --> 02:22:26,237 [crowd cheers] 2541 02:22:26,304 --> 02:22:29,707 [Vic] Breakker has seen this movie one too many times. 2542 02:22:29,774 --> 02:22:33,177 He made a promise to everyone in the NXT universe. 2543 02:22:33,244 --> 02:22:35,113 He promised in Dallas. 2544 02:22:35,179 --> 02:22:38,383 In this main event spotlight, when the lights were the brightest 2545 02:22:38,449 --> 02:22:41,986 he would recapture the NXT title. Whoa, whoa, whoa! Famouser! 2546 02:22:43,154 --> 02:22:44,322 Ziggler! 2547 02:22:44,389 --> 02:22:45,323 Zig Zag! 2548 02:22:45,390 --> 02:22:48,359 [crowd cheers] 2549 02:22:48,426 --> 02:22:50,028 -[Vic] Cover! -[crowd] One, two! 2550 02:22:50,094 --> 02:22:51,896 Breakker continues to fight! 2551 02:22:53,898 --> 02:22:56,701 [Wade] To the shock of all in attendance 2552 02:22:56,768 --> 02:22:59,571 and everyone watching around the world 2553 02:22:59,637 --> 02:23:02,407 how on earth has Bron Breakker 2554 02:23:02,473 --> 02:23:04,342 got the will to keep going? 2555 02:23:04,409 --> 02:23:06,277 That has to be it, but no. 2556 02:23:06,844 --> 02:23:07,879 [Vic] Take a look 2557 02:23:07,946 --> 02:23:11,215 the high-octane offense from both these superstars. 2558 02:23:11,282 --> 02:23:13,785 Bron Breakker, and everything in his control. 2559 02:23:13,851 --> 02:23:16,387 Everything in front of him to keep his promise 2560 02:23:16,454 --> 02:23:19,791 until it was Robert Roode who interjected himself. 2561 02:23:19,857 --> 02:23:22,694 [Wade] We talked about Bron Breakker running out of ammo. 2562 02:23:22,760 --> 02:23:24,662 I'm starting to question what on earth 2563 02:23:24,729 --> 02:23:26,864 Dolph Ziggler has left at this point. 2564 02:23:26,931 --> 02:23:28,600 We've seen everything from his career. 2565 02:23:28,666 --> 02:23:30,835 He's thrown everything at Bron Breakker 2566 02:23:30,902 --> 02:23:32,470 it's not been enough. 2567 02:23:35,106 --> 02:23:37,275 [Vic] Ziggler, oh! 2568 02:23:38,309 --> 02:23:39,577 to the heart of Breakker. 2569 02:23:39,644 --> 02:23:42,180 Does he put one into the heart of the NXT universe? 2570 02:23:42,246 --> 02:23:43,715 Again, and no again! 2571 02:23:43,781 --> 02:23:46,184 One more time, somehow, someway 2572 02:23:46,250 --> 02:23:47,819 Breakker able to kick out. 2573 02:23:47,885 --> 02:23:49,253 What a main event match. 2574 02:23:49,320 --> 02:23:50,955 [Wade] You have to think 2575 02:23:51,022 --> 02:23:54,592 if Dolph Ziggler at that point would have the way to hook a leg 2576 02:23:54,659 --> 02:23:56,227 pull off a tight cover 2577 02:23:56,294 --> 02:23:59,130 after this athletic elbow drop 2578 02:23:59,197 --> 02:24:01,099 all the way sky-high. 2579 02:24:01,165 --> 02:24:05,470 He may well have put Bron Breakker away finally 2580 02:24:05,536 --> 02:24:09,507 despite the resolute defense of the challenger. 2581 02:24:09,574 --> 02:24:11,776 [Vic] The bar is being set 2582 02:24:11,843 --> 02:24:14,912 for Wrestle Mania weekend in Dallas. 2583 02:24:14,979 --> 02:24:21,953 [crowd cheers] 2584 02:24:27,258 --> 02:24:29,460 [Vic] American Airlines Center 2585 02:24:29,527 --> 02:24:30,995 starting to come unglued 2586 02:24:32,930 --> 02:24:34,532 as Dolph Ziggler… 2587 02:24:34,599 --> 02:24:37,301 [crowd cheers] 2588 02:24:37,368 --> 02:24:40,938 …looks to put one final nail in Bron Breakker. 2589 02:24:43,107 --> 02:24:45,677 [Wade] A show of doing what he does best. 2590 02:24:45,743 --> 02:24:47,945 This may not be the time. 2591 02:24:49,814 --> 02:24:53,384 [crowd cheers] 2592 02:24:53,451 --> 02:24:55,486 [Vic] How's Breakker standing? 2593 02:24:56,054 --> 02:24:58,823 [unintelligible] 2594 02:24:58,890 --> 02:25:00,725 [Vic] How's Breakker on his feet? 2595 02:25:00,792 --> 02:25:02,894 Breakker won't be denied! 2596 02:25:02,960 --> 02:25:05,063 Breakker continues to come! Trifecta! 2597 02:25:05,129 --> 02:25:06,531 [crowd cheers] 2598 02:25:06,597 --> 02:25:08,232 The only thing left! 2599 02:25:08,299 --> 02:25:10,702 Breakker hoisting up Ziggler! 2600 02:25:11,436 --> 02:25:13,137 high above-- oh, thumb to the eye! 2601 02:25:13,671 --> 02:25:16,607 -[Wade] Turnbuckle, but he's missed it! -[Vic] Superkick! 2602 02:25:16,674 --> 02:25:17,875 Superkick! Superkick! 2603 02:25:17,942 --> 02:25:20,411 [crowd chants] One! Two! Three! 2604 02:25:20,478 --> 02:25:22,146 -[bell rings] -[crowd cheers] 2605 02:25:22,213 --> 02:25:23,748 [Wade] What a shocker! 2606 02:25:23,815 --> 02:25:25,383 He's done it again! 2607 02:25:25,450 --> 02:25:27,952 [announcer] Here's your winner, and still 2608 02:25:28,019 --> 02:25:30,288 the NXT champion 2609 02:25:30,354 --> 02:25:32,857 Dolph Ziggler! 2610 02:25:32,924 --> 02:25:34,692 ["Here to Show the World" playing] 2611 02:25:34,759 --> 02:25:36,294 [Wade] Well, call the cops 2612 02:25:36,360 --> 02:25:38,796 because Ziggler stole it in the end 2613 02:25:38,863 --> 02:25:40,364 but it's about time 2614 02:25:40,431 --> 02:25:43,935 you started respecting Dolph Ziggler. 2615 02:25:44,001 --> 02:25:45,603 Start listening to the man. 2616 02:25:45,670 --> 02:25:48,506 He promised he will come to NXT 2617 02:25:48,573 --> 02:25:50,475 throw a spanner in the works. 2618 02:25:50,541 --> 02:25:51,909 He did that weeks ago. 2619 02:25:51,976 --> 02:25:53,511 He promised he will come here 2620 02:25:53,578 --> 02:25:56,881 on our grandest stage Stand & Deliver 2621 02:25:56,948 --> 02:25:59,016 and retain that championship 2622 02:25:59,083 --> 02:26:01,986 to the shock of the world, and here's how it happened. 2623 02:26:02,053 --> 02:26:03,788 [Vic] You're talking about shock. 2624 02:26:03,855 --> 02:26:05,857 Bron Breakker would not be denied. 2625 02:26:05,923 --> 02:26:07,325 Somehow, someway 2626 02:26:07,391 --> 02:26:09,961 Breakker continued to push forward in the matchup. 2627 02:26:10,027 --> 02:26:12,029 You noted, you noted this, Wade. 2628 02:26:12,096 --> 02:26:15,233 You saw it very quickly right here, bang! 2629 02:26:15,299 --> 02:26:19,170 An eye rake and an exposed steel turnbuckle. 2630 02:26:19,237 --> 02:26:22,073 Before bang, that super kick. 2631 02:26:22,140 --> 02:26:25,810 [Wade] Listen, I saw Dolph Ziggler fooling around with that 2632 02:26:25,877 --> 02:26:27,979 turnbuckle perhaps earlier in the match 2633 02:26:28,045 --> 02:26:30,782 completely forgot about it, I threw it away in my mind. 2634 02:26:30,848 --> 02:26:31,883 That was pivotal! 2635 02:26:32,617 --> 02:26:36,354 [music continues] 2636 02:26:36,420 --> 02:26:37,488 The champ! 2637 02:26:37,555 --> 02:26:39,423 This is the champ! 2638 02:26:39,490 --> 02:26:42,693 Nobody thought he would do it! He fooled everybody! 2639 02:26:43,261 --> 02:26:44,862 [Vic] He is the past 2640 02:26:44,929 --> 02:26:46,097 The present 2641 02:26:46,164 --> 02:26:47,565 and the future 2642 02:26:47,632 --> 02:26:50,134 of NXT! 2643 02:26:51,669 --> 02:26:53,171 Dolph Ziggler! 2644 02:27:11,055 --> 02:27:12,423 Subtitles: Dolorez Gonzalez Calvo & Juan Leonardis