[WWE intro music]
[announcer] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[Vic] What a way to kick off tonight.
Welcome to NXT.
[Wade] Oh, listen to that reaction.
Listen, Elon Musk has been banging on about free speech
on twitter for weeks now. Well, guess what?
We're already there, pal.
We've been thirsty on main for weeks and here's why.
[Nikkita Lyons' music plays]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Nikkita Lyons.
[Vic] No way, no doubt, Lyons has caught the eye of many beholders.
[Wade] My word, the twitter verse is foaming at the mouth as we speak.
This lady is one hot piece of action on Instagram.
Smoking hot, but I'll say this,
not everybody has been looking at Nikkita Lyons with those Doe eyes,
because last week we had a confrontation with the built Italian.
That is something we need to be keeping our eyes on,
but from where I'm sitting, Nikkita Lyons is all cake, respectfully.
[Lash legend's music plays]
[announcer] Her opponent, Lash Legend.
What's up?
Oh, I got something for your --. I got something.
[Vic] Legend already talking smack, but this boils down
as they go right at it going Lyons and Legend.
This boils down to not just professional but personal jealousy.
[Wade] Wow, these two not even waiting for the bell.
Listen, Lash Legend does not like to be put in the shade at all.
Nikkita Lyons beat Lash three weeks ago now.
Lyons has been getting all the attention as I mentioned on social media.
What a start here.
Listen, Lash is not used to being put in second place.
She's a college basketball standout. WNBA player.
Doesn't like coming second.
[Crowd chants "Nikkita"]
[Vic] There is no doubt who's the NXT universe is rallying,
behind in this match up,
and no doubt, when it comes to Nikkita Lyons, she believes in herself.
[Wade] Nice, slick moves coming from the pair of them. You're right.
Confidence from Nikkita Lyons is off the charts.
She says she's the best around, best all-around entertainer in NXT.
She can do it all.
She can fight, she can sing, she can dance,
she's showing us those fighting skills right now.
She believes she's the total package.
[Vic] The referee has his hands full here tonight.
Oh.
[Wade] Wow.
Referee needs to take a very close look at Nikkita Lyons.
Take another look.
Brilliant, it has to be said, from Lash Legend.
Connecting there head-first there was Nikkita Lyons.
Just tucking at the last second, thankfully.
[Vic] We knew that this was a very personal rivalry between these two women.
It's a match that's more than just about a victory.
These two just do not like each other.
[Wade] Yes, and we're getting to see that right now up close and personal.
Things are starting to look a little bleak for Nikkita Lyons.
Sprawled out on the floor there.
Of course, Lash Legend loving every second of this.
You suck, Lash.
[Vic] Lash Legend showing that vindictive personality.
[Wade] Well, you're not wrong there at all.
She's had her claws out in NXT from day one.
Let's not forget, as we take another look,
class offense there from Lash Legend,
who, off course, invited Nikkita Lyons onto the lashing out show,
verbally belittled her, attacked Amari Miller,
and her tag team did not work out in the Women's Dusty Cup.
Does not want to accept second place.
[Vic] Legend back in control again.
You're right, we talked about the Dusty Cup,
certainly showed a Rhea Ripley mentality, does not want or need a tag team partner,
but speaking of Monday night raw.
How about the return of Asuka last night?
[Wade] Oh, my word. Shocked the world.
WWE Universe did not expect Asuka to come back.
[Vic] I didn't expect it.
[Crowd chants ''you stucks'']
[Wade] The audience making their feelings well known.
[Vic] Shoulders down, shoulders down. Legend able to kick out.
[Wade] I will say this.
There will be a price to pay for making a fool out of big time becks.
Mark my word on that.
[Vic] NXT Universe is fired up.
One week until NXT Spring Breakin'.
Into the cover goes Legend, center of the ring,
and Lyons able to kick out at two.
[Wade] Really impressed with Lash Legend here.
She's stepping up huge, bringing out the heavy artillery.
[Vic] To your point, Legend has been rolling in this match up.
Really has learned a lot from the first meeting
between these two who are trying to prove who is the Alpha Female here in NXT.
Look, let's take a look at both these women, Wade.
Both have boastful personalities, but what really separates them?
[Wade] Both can run their mouth, both can back it up,
both are powerhouses, they are built full tough.
That is for sure.
The difference is that Nikkita Lyons,
thus far has been having the professional success
in ring and Lash is not, and it isn't sitting well with her,
but things are looking like they might be about to change for Lash.
[Vic] Lyons able to feed off the energy from the NXT Universe
and start battling back in this match up. Lyons caught Legend.
[Wade] Well, we talked about it before. It's that a plus athleticism.
Oh.
We're having a banger right here.
[Vic] Certainly are, and now Lyons is lighting up Legend.
Some of the fighting background that Lyons possesses,
and now showcasing her strength.
[Wade] These two ladies not used to taking on individuals
who can match them in size and power.
[Vic] Lyons is roaring right now. Nice German suplex by Lyons.
These two women came out of the gate Hot,
have been going at each other verbally on social media,
and right now in between the ropes, and both are just throwing hay makers.
[Wade] Both can slug away with the best of them.
I could watch this match all night.
I don't think it's going to last that long, unfortunately.
Come on, Nikkita, you need to get down.
[Vic] Whoa, talk about strength.
How about the strength of Lash Legend?
How about the agility of Nikkita Lyons?
[Wade] Just wonderful to behold.
One, two, three.
[Vic] We are certainly in the Lyons' den.
[Nikkita Lyons' music plays]
Oh, Natalya.
[Wade] The -- is in town. We mentioned it earlier.
We had a little teête-aà-teête last week.
[Vic] Absolutely uncalled for.
[Wade] You don't get in the face of Natalya.
[Vic] Oh, Cora Jade skateboarded in hand.
[Wade] One way to even up the odds here.
[Vic] Jade chopping down Legend. How about this showdown?
Jade charging in, Natalya one step ahead.
[Wade] What an error.
[Vic] Oh, Lyons gets a little payback.
[Wade] What a way to kick off NXT.
I run NXT.
Oh, paisans. How's everybody doing?
I was supposed to face this 'run it straight' guy, Xyon Quinn,
but he's got a hangnail or a stomach ache.
I don't know. It doesn't really matter.
Now, I got to face Mr. Silver-tongue himself, Von Wagner.
Look, all I know is, when I get done with Mr. Excitement,
he's going to be sleeping with the fishes.
Santos, you know what I'm talking about, right, guy?
[Laughs]
Guys. Guys.
We have to be realistic about our situation.
Recently diamond mine has been struggling,
and that is something that I will not tolerate.
This group is too good to crumble like my last group did.
Julius, Brutus, you guys have came close to the NXT Tag Team Titles twice,
yet you're sitting over acting like you've already made it to the mountaintop,
and Ivy, are you dominating--
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Vic, at Stand & Deliver, we didn't get pinned.
We went through the Gauntlet, three different tag teams,
only to have those scumbags pretty deadly rob us.
Good for you, but honestly, the only thing I hear is excuses.
If you have to beat four teams, you do it.
Beat them.
You have to be ready for anybody at any time,
so that's why next week I've set up a match with a big-time tag team,
former World Tag Team Champions and no strangers to NXT.
Great, Vic. Who is it?
Actually, they just arrived because they have a match tonight.
What?
We'll see you guys next week.
[Vic] That certainly was an interesting interaction,
but so was this last week on NXT
as our NXT champion was asked to take a leap of faith.
Not what any of us expected.
[Wade] I got to be honest with you.
It was difficult to watch and Bron has refused,
to discuss his medical status ever since.
[Vic] Now there's questions if the NXT championship match
will even take place next week at NXT Spring Breakin'
[Wade] My sources tell me Joe Gacy has an update on the status of the NXT
championship match at NXT Spring Breakin'
and he's going to address the NXT Universe
about his actions later on tonight.
[Von Wagner's music plays]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied by Mr. Stone, Von Wagner.
[Wade] Moving on, Mr. Stone has done it again.
The fine has been paid.
The suspension of Von Wagner has been lifted.
The boardroom mogul never fails to get business done.
[Vic] Of course, Xyon Quinn not medically cleared for tonight
and what you're referencing is Mr. Stone and Sophia Cromwell paid Wagner's fine.
The suspension was lifted this afternoon, but why are you gloating?
Why are you smiling?
He's attacked members of the NXT Universe.
He's unhinged.
[Wade] It's Von Wagner's world. You're just living in it.
[Tony D'Angelo's music plays]
[announcer] His opponent, "the Don of NXT" Tony D'Angelo.
[Vic] Someone else who is living in it is the Don of NXT
who seems to be making more enemies than friends.
[Wade] Listen, in this world, it is far better
to be feared than loved if you cannot do both.
That is a great quote for you.
Fortunately, Tony d has some pretty thick skin that he's built up over the years.
As we've seen over the past few weeks,
Tony D certainly is not scared of threats, sticks and stones
being thrown his way from Legado Del Fantasma and Santos Escobar.
[Vic] We've already heard the tough talk, so to speak,
from Tony D'Angelo earlier tonight.
Let's take a look at this match up now, Wade,
because it's a match featuring two superstars
who walked in the door at the same time.
[Wade] I got to be honest.
This is a very interesting combination of opponents.
Not one I was anticipating seeing anytime soon,
but I like it a lot, and you're right.
Arrived at NXT around about the same time, but their career arcs
have certainly not been in parallel to say the least.
Von Wagner was left in the dust until very recently.
Tony D, he's been front and center,
featured in all the premium live events for NXT
including the biggest show of the year, Stand & Deliver Wrestle Mania weekend Weekend.
[Vic] Von Wagner yelling, "you are nothing," to D'Angelo.
Look, Tony D was one of the superstars selected for war games, to your point.
[Wade] Nice slap there.
I've got to tell you that has led to a lot of resentment from Von Wagner.
Von Wagner sees the success that Tony D has been having
and knows that if he had been selected on the Men's Wargames Team for 2.0,
his career ascent would have been a lot steeper than it has been.
[Vic] Quite the feeling-out process early on in this match up.
I just peeked up to see Mr. Stone, a smile on his face
as now Von Wagner, former division
I athlete, showcasing his power in this match up.
You bring up all these opportunities, though, Wade,
and it gets me thinking, do you think the lack of opportunities
played into the change in demeanor of Wagner?
[Wade ] Of course it has. Von Wagner "Mr.
Nice guy in NXT", whether you're right.
He did all the things that you're 'supposed to do'.
That just isn't how life works.
You don't get by in NXT by smiling and shaking hands,
kissing babies and doing all that nonsense.
Tony D, though, didn't care about any of that from the beginning
and the results he's had are the core of the pudding thus far.
It's a cutthroat game here in NXT.
Von Wagner, thankfully, has finally figured that out.
[Vic] Wagner has taken control of this match up
against D'Angelo who's starting to fire back.
The Don now quickly up and over.
He starts flying back again, and D'Angelo continuing just to pepper Wagner,
but Wagner slamming the door shut.
Look, Mr. Stone has gotten Wagner a huge opportunity in this match up.
[Wade] Mr. Stone is the missing piece of the puzzle for Von Wagner.
You mentioned all the physical attributes that he has.
Absolutely undeniable.
It was the mental game, the business game that he was struggling with.
If Mr. Stone had been aboard from day one,
Von Wagner would be front and center of all programming,
premium live events, maybe even a champion here in NXT by this point.
[Vic] Seeing some of that brutality that burns into the mind,
that boils through the veins of Von Wagner.
The same Von Wagner, who we want to remind you, Wade,
that Ikemen Jiro into the second row of the NXT Universe.
[Wade] I'm not applauding that at all, but when you got a mogul
like Mr. Stone at your side, a man who can get rid of fines,
get rid of suspensions, what's the problem?
Why not do that kind of antics? It gets your attention.
[Vic] Also want to remind you, he threw him from the ring.
[Wade] Yes, I'm not applauding it, like I said.
Punish him, though.
[Vic] Wagner going for the ride to the outside.
D'Angelo turning things around in this match up,
but look at Wagner, as Mr. Stone on the outside shouting at Wagner.
Wagner now, almost like he flipped a switch in his mind.
We are back live on NXT.
It is indeed Von Wagner's world and we are living in it.
We saw throughout the commercial break,
a different look in the eyes of Von Wagner.
[Wade] Absolutely.
Listen, that look in his eye is one of pure focus.
Focused on making up for lost time.
He has the gift of Mr. Stone directing him now and so far so good.
This match has gone perfect.
[Vic] Up off of the spine buster.
Cover, hook of the leg, and D'Angelo able to kick out at two.
[Wade] I will say this.
Nobody has ever physically dominated Tony D like Von Wagner has in this match.
It has been superb as we take another look at more
of that physical dominance that I mentioned.
[Vic] As this match up continues, I got to ask you, Wade.
What do you think is on the mind of Joe Gacy?
What is Gacy going to say here tonight?
[Wade] What a question.
Listen, hell if I know what is going through the mind of somone
like Joe Gacy, but I'll bet two things.
It's going to creepy and it is not going to be good news for Bron Breakker.
[Vic] Back into the match up, D'Angelo was able
to turn things around, turn Wagner inside-out.
To your point, D'Angelo's got to find some sort of offense
with some sort of rhythm in this match up.
Big belly-to-belly.
[Wade] There we go.
It was desperation offense from Tony D, because he was getting mauled
by the bigger Von Wagner, but he might have just bought himself,
a little opportunity, a little window here.
You see the stress on the face of Mr. Stone.
He sees his investment perhaps going downhill.
[Vic] That was the first time I've seen a piece of hair,
on the head of Mr. Stone out of place.
[Wade] Sweat on the brow too. Who can blame him?
[Vic] Starting to turn into a hockey fight
just how D'Angelo likes it, but I don't know
if he's going to be able to match power with Von Wagner.
[Wade] Nobody can, but Von Wagner rocking and rolling.
[Vic] There's that amateur background coming out in D'Angelo.
The Don of NXT has been on a roll since NXT Stand & Deliver.
Will it continue here tonight?
[Wade] He can fight dirty with the best of them.
You can see, though, he's strained, he's hurting.
A lot taken out of Tony D thus far.
[Vic] We're getting a war in there.
It's been a plethora of suplexes from D'Angelo,
but just one clothesline slams the door shut courtesy of Von Wagner.
[Wade] That's got to be 270, 280 pounds of action clean to the jaw of Tony D.
This could be goodnight.
[Vic] D'Angelo quickly trying to reverse it.
Look at D'Angelo trying to put the finishing touches
on the match up, but Wagner able to fight back.
Again, this really has turned into quite the slug fest
between the two, and a Nasty fall from D'Angelo.
At this point in the match up, these guys-- Legado, Wilde, Cruz.
Escobar.
[Wade] It's a drive-by.
[Vic] Escobar from behind. Referee didn't see it.
[Wade] That's a little payback from last week if you ask me.
[Vic] Those are the wise guys we've seen before.
Don't get back in that ring, Tony.
Do not get back in that ring. Four.
You're done for. You're not going back.
Don't get in the ring. Just quit.
Back off.
[Vic] You can hear stone. Look at the referee's count.
[Wade] Tony d can't stand up.
[Vic] D'Angelo, how is he even on his feet after after,
as you called, that drive-by from Escobar?
Somehow, some way back in and then down goes D'Angelo.
Into the cover.
The biggest win in Wagner's career.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Von Wagner.
[Wade] Well, however we got there, Von Wagner is going places.
[Vic] This is how everything unfolded in this match up.
You talked about fatigue, you talked about the war we were witnessing.
Legado Del Fantasma comes out.
They obviously have a bone to pick with D'Angelo.
Right here, take a look.
Those are the same two gentlemen we saw recently.
No doubt who those wise guys were paired with,
but they couldn't help D'Angelo here tonight
as Escobar had a plan and so did Wagner who put the finishing touches
right in the center of the ring.
You talked about a monumental momentum building win.
We just witnessed that from Von Wagner.
[Wade] Anything Tony D can do, Santos Escobar can apparently do better.
Roxanne, you were amazing last week.
Taking out one half of the tag team champions, very impressive.
Thank you, guys, so much.
It means a lot coming from both of you.
Were you nervous?
I was so nervous. Smells like trash in here.
That's you.
Listen, ladies, take it easy. The girl got one win.
She got lucky.
Let's not go putting her in the hall of fame or anything.
The only reason you won last week
was because Pajama Dork destroyed our locker room.
A win is a win. Okay, listen, honey.
Let me tell you something.
Let me know when you wake up from this dream
that you've been living in the last week.
It looks like a snore to me.
I don't mind proving you that it wasn't a fluke tonight.
Oh, tonight?
Now, you're ready for a match.
Real cute.
Okay, listen. Don't think I don't know what you're doing here.
You want your chance at the measuring stick of this women's division.
I get it.
Let me explain something to you.
I'm going to teach you the difference between someone,
who is a champion and someone who only dreams of becoming one.
Toodles.
Don't worry. Honestly, Roxanne, don't worry about it.
Last week you did amazing.
[Vic] From the next generation of superstars,
"The Prodigy" Nathan Frazer.
Nathan Frazer, full of fire, full of confidence.
That's what Nathan Frazer is all about, never been afraid of a challenge.
My name is Nathan Frazer.
I can't wait for NXT 2.0 to see what I'm all about.
[Vic] Frazer arrives next.
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All right, big match tonight.
We can finally beat the hell out of Legado.
Yes, we do.
Brooks, it ain't just about me and you tonight, brother.
No, it ain't. We got Fallon here.
Fallon, this is what you've been waiting for, sister.
I'm tired of Elektra. I'm tired of Legado.
Tonight, it is time to take care of business.
Oh, I cannot wait to get out there and punch her in her damn mouth.
I'm going to stick this Alabama Boot in there.
You good, brother? You hurt your back?
You all right?
You good, man?
Brooks.
Brooks, focus, man, focus.
I am focused, man.
Not today, brother, damn.
Get your head in the fight.
Yes, I got my head in the fight.
There you go. There you go.
We got the Legados.
Hell yeah. Let's do it.
Simple alert.
[Vic] Takes one to know one.
Breaking news, this match is official.
After the all-out brawl we witnessed to start the night,
these teams are going to battle it out, next week live at NXT Spring Breakin'.
[Wade] I cannot wait for next week.
Right now, there's something else we all can't wait for.
Andre Chase, Bodhi Hayward and the Alumni of Chase University
are pumped with the rest of us for this next superstar.
[Nathan Frazer's music plays]
[Bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing, Nathan Frazer.
[Vic] As you said, you were-- oh.
What the heck? Grayson Waller?
Listen here, you little English flop,
no one cares about you or your debut.
If you in that Willy Wonka haircut take one more step,
this is going to get embarrassing, 'cause this is my NXT.
I don't need Sanga. This is the Grayson Waller show.
I do what I want when I want.
[Crowd chants "Grayson sucks"]
Oh, we got the chase u idiots here, too, huh.
You think I forgot about you interrupting me last week?
Here's a joke for you. Your university is a scam.
I went to a chase u tailgate.
Your sorority girls are built like refrigerators.
Look at those chairs struggling right now, Lad.
Oh, you want some? Hop the barricade.
I'll whip both of you.
[Vic] Finally, Waller-- whoa.
Frazer getting him some one way or another.
Now, it's Frazer taking it to Waller.
[Wade] We're supposed to have a debut match up here.
We're not getting that, apparently,
but we're getting something close.
[Vic] A preview of what Frazer brings to the table.
[Vic] That's a human missile.
Grayson Waller, what we have right now
is a teachable moment.
[Vic] Teachable moment indeed for Grayson Waller.
[Wade] Once again his mouth leading him into trouble.
[Vic] Look, this is what happened.
As Nathan Frazer is making his way,
was supposed to face Guru Raaj here tonight.
As we all witnessed, Waller had a different plan in mind.
[Wade] Blatant sneak attack from Grayson Waller, upsetting proceedings.
This man, Nathan Frazer, from the UK doing himself proud.
[Vic] The speed, the excitement,
that is what Nathan Frazer brings to the table.
[Nathan Frazer's music plays]
[Wade] Wow. Utter insanity right here.
I got to be honest to you, not the debut we were anticipating,
but it's always fun when Grayson Waller gets a slap.
That's hard to argue.
Hey, I want to move on to what's going to take place next week.
It's NXT's Spring Breakin' live right here in the USA network.
How about what's going to happen in two weeks' time.
It's the first-ever NXT Women's Breakout Tournament,
and this young lady is looking to do just that.
[Music]
I'm Arianna Grace,
and I'm competing in the 2022 NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
I'm a former beauty pageant queen.
Before you make any assumptions,
I've trained boxing and MMA my entire life.
I'm ready to kick some --. I'm not afraid to take chances.
I throw caution to the wind, and that's exactly what you're going
to see in this Women's Breakout Tournament.
[Vic] Oh, man, I cannot wait for the Women's Breakout Tournament,
and I've already got a good feeling about Arianna Grace.
[Chance and Carter's music plays]
[Bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance.
[Vic] When we come back,
we are going to have some action in the tag team division.
It's Chance and Carter in action, next.
Welcome back to NXT.
I'm now joined by Tiffany Stratton.
Tiffany, last week, you were victorious over the warrior of the sun in a very--
This is my time. Thank you.
Look, I know everybody saw my victory last week against that little cheater.
Did you see Sarray pulled my hair three times?
What is with that?
He's not going to embarrass me.
Who even is he? I'm so sorry, tiff.
I know this is your time, but who even is Nathan Frazer?
All I know is that he looks homeless,
his hair looks like straw, and he has a terrible accent.
You know what? He does have a terrible accent.
I can't stand anyone with an accent.
Grayson, you actually have an accent.
We're talking here. She's totally the worst at life.
She is the worst. Finally, a smart lady with some class around here.
What I was going to say is if Nathan Frazer wants to make his debut,
he can do it against me and his career is going to end before it even begins.
I like the sound of that. Maybe I can buy him some new soap.
That's such a good idea. People from the UK smell so bad.
You must use some [indistinct]. That's expensive.
[Wade] Hopefully, we get that match and Nathan Frazer
can finish the job he started earlier tonight.
[announcer] Introducing Yulisa Leon and Valentina Feroz.
[Vic] I just made the announcements,
for the first-ever NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
There you see four superstars all looking to break out in their own right.
When it comes to Leon and Feroz,
this is a duo that is looking to break out as a tag team.
[Wade] Absolutely.
Both teams in this match up have been on the verge,
the cusp of breaking out for a while now.
This match, though, could have huge implications,
because you would have to think the winners tonight,
they might be looked at rather favorably
by management as a potential number,
one contender for toxic attraction and the Women's Tag Championships.
[Vic] I use the word potential,
and that's been a word we've used a lot when talking about Chance and Carter.
We've been talking about their potential for quite some time.
[Wade] You're right. You know what?
It feels like they are the perennial potential team,
but at some point, potential has to be replaced by reality.
This is what you are.
I'm not taking a shot at them here,
but if it doesn't happen now, when is it going to happen
for the team of Carter and Chance?
This is your time, ladies. Make sure you profit.
[Vic] Tag was made. Feroz is now legal.
Feroz is celebrating.
Carter almost baited Feroz to the outside.
[Wade] Feroz fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
Veteran wiles there of Kayden Carter,
[Vic] A little dancing by Carter in her own right.
This is a friendship turned into a sisterhood for Chance and Carter.
Could turn into gold.
99% of the time they are best friends.
[Wade] 99% of the time, they are [indistinct].
[Vic] Into the cover, hook of the leg, and a kick-out.
[Crowd chants "Katana"]
Chance last week said, "we are going to see a new side of her."
This is the same old athleticism,
but she's certainly a little bit more aggressive in nature.
[Wade] You know what?
I liked what I heard from Katana Chance last week when she said,
whiskey, dancing, competition. All good fun.
The big question is can she get a win?
[Vic] Shoulders down and Feroz had to relinquish the hold.
Chance right back to her feet, but how about this match up?
Challenge was issued, challenge accepted. It is official.
Rose, Perez later tonight.
There's that bond between Chance and Carter.
Chance flying through the air.
High cross body, another hook of the leg, another near fall.
[Wade] That was really nice from chance and Carter there.
Good tag team cohesion.
We've seen it in the past from them.
The constant inventing, creating.
Let's see what else they've got up their sleeve.
[Vic] I want to ask you specifically here.
How about the announcement we made earlier?
The first-ever NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
[Wade] So excited for that.
Listen, just go back eight months.
Look at what the Men's Breakout Tournament has done--
[Vic] Carter into the cover.
[Wade] For the likes of Carmelo Hayes, of course.
This thing is absolutely huge
and careers will be made in the Women's Breakout Tournament.
[Vic] Now, Feroz. She sees Leon right across the ring.
Desperately needs to make a tag.
Look, it was Leon and Feroz who issued the challenge last week.
Could be regretting it now in this moment.
[Wade] I'd imagine so.
Getting torturously held there by Kayden Carter.
[Vic] Shoulders down. Carter on top.
Another near fall.
[Wade] Carter has to make this happen now.
She is the veteran here along with Katana Chance.
They have to start scoring the big wins and getting those opportunities.
[Vic] Feroz so close to her corner.
Reaching out ever so close. Couldn't make the tag.
Look at Carter wisely.
Right back into her own corner. Made the tag.
Chance is legal. Feroz didn't realize it.
Certainly does now.
Another cover, another hook of the leg, and another near fall.
What a tag team match up here on NXT, but how about this Friday?
Who will beat the clock on Smack Down?
Smack Down women's champion, Charlotte Flair, or Ronda Rousey?
[Wade] I'm going to keep it very simple in response.
Never ever bet against the champ. That's it.
[Vic] NXT Universe split 50/50 between these two teams.
Both these teams all throughout the week on social media
were hyping up this match up, hyping up the Women's Tag Team Division,
talking, as you pointed out, about the tag team champions, toxic attraction.
[Wade] It's all about the gold right now.
All of the ladies who hold the power in toxic attraction.
Who is going to be next to get that opportunity?
Could the winners of this match up place themselves in that spot?
[Vic] Leon looking to fly.
In her sights is Carter. Leon now missile dropkick connects.
Wisely into the cover. Is it going to be enough?
A kick out by Carter.
Leon and Feroz, they turned a lot of heads this year
in the Women's Dusty Cup Tournament.
[Wade] You're absolutely right.
For my money, their effort in the Women's Dusty Cup
was the first time they really, really clicked as a tag team.
Ultimately, was a losing effort, of course,
but they moved up a level in terms of innovation
and chemistry that was seen there.
[Vic] Talk about innovation.
Another cover, and this time Chance had to break up the count.
Look at Leon.
That power lifting background coming in.
[Wade] They're in putting a lot of eyes,
but some swift feet there from Katana Chance.
[Vic] Feroz took her eye out the ball.
From behind goes Carter, and just able to kick out.
Nick of time is Carter so close. Fingertips away.
What a forearm. Wait a minute.
What happened to chance?
Turning right back around.
Feroz looking for a submission in her own right.
[Wade] Center of the ring too. Referee taking a very close look.
[Vic] Feroz trying to stretch out the right arm of Carter.
[Wade] Feroz can smell victory from here, but no, denied.
[Vic] Right now, it's Carter in the wrong part of town.
So close to Leon.
Again, chance has been taken out.
Did not see what happened, but this is two on one.
Leon measuring. No one's there.
It didn't execute quite well.
[Wade] Overshot the runway on that one.
Kayden Carter lives to fight another day, but no tag partner in sight for her.
[Vic] Feroz able to tag back in. Chance taken out.
Chance back to her feet. Made the tag.
[Wade] Out of nowhere. The demise of Feroz may be near.
[Vic] We've seen this in the past.
Human highlight reel picks up the win.
[Bell rings]
[Chance and Carter's music plays]
[announcer] Here are your winners, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance.
[Wade] I said that Carter and Chance had to make things happen
in their careers and they had to make it happen now.
They didn't let anybody down.
They've got the job done.
What will be their reward is the question.
[Vic] Let's talk about the turning point in this match up.
Leon might have taken a little bit too much time to execute the moonsault.
Tag was made.
Feroz did not see that Chance was the legal superstar.
It wouldn't matter.
Carter would take advantage, and then take a look at the athleticism of chance.
[Wade] Imagine even attempting something like this.
These ladies have perfected their art over the past couple of years,
and now they are firing on all cylinders.
[Vic] We talked about potential.
Chance and Carter, are they about to reach theirs here in NXT?
Wait. Calm down.
I got jumped behind. I don't know.
Not tonight. He can't.
I can fight.
They did this, Fallon. They did this.
They don't leave us no choice. They ain't leaving us no choice.
Briggs, I can fight. I can fight.
It's been eight months since the voyage began,
but do you know who I really am?
A fighter? Yes.
A warrior? Yes.
A champion.
What do you know about me?
To understand me now, I have to resurrect my past.
Fire represents light, but in my case,
a rebirth, a resurrection of where I come from.
I am Alba Fyre.
[Wade] Whatever the name, whatever the incarnation,
Alba Fyre is one dangerous woman.
[Legado Del Fantasma's music plays]
[Bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a three-on-two mixed tag team match.
Introducing Legado Del Fantasma.
[Vic] You just heard from Alicia Taylor.
This was supposed to be a six-person match up.
We all learned that Jensen was attacked right
before the commercial break.
How can Briggs and Henley even be thinking clearly right now?
[Wade] The fact that they are out here, now wanting to compete shows
they are not thinking clearly.
They are now entering what is effectively going to be a handicap match
and that to me is a one-way ticket to the emergency room.
If it was me and I was thinking straight,
I would've left the arena by now.
[Vic] El Toro taken out.
Briggs and Henley trying to get a jump on Legado.
[Wade] Even up the odds, perhaps.
[Vic] This isn't fair to Briggs or Henley at this moment.
Three on two?
[Wade] That is exactly why you take a tag partner out prior to the match.
Switch the odds up, make it unfair. Smart move.
[Vic] Referee trying to restore some order,
and it will be Henley and Elektra Lopez.
Look at Henley going right at Lopez.
These two have some issues that run very, very deep.
[Wade] In recent weeks between Lopez and Henley,
they've been throwing hands at each other on-site.
We could have more destruction now that their male partners,
of course, have been tagged into it.
Briggs needs no excuse [indistinct].
[Vic] Look at Briggs right now
taking it to Del Toro and Wilde.
Wade, you mentioned the numbers advantage.
Do you think Legado was behind the attack of Jensen tonight?
[Wade] They're getting mauled right now, but come on, it's Legado 101.
They have a deep bag of tricks. One of which is jumping people
in the parking lot, playing the numbers game.
I absolutely think that Legado was behind the attack on Brooks Jensen.
[Vic] Henley and Briggs right now--
[Wade] fired up.
[Vic] Outsmarting Legado.
We also heard Briggs allude to Legado Del Fantasma.
We saw Del Toro say it wasn't them,
but look at Del Toro flying through the air.
Did not catch Briggs-- Wilde from behind.
[Wade] We talk about the numbers game. You've seen it right there firsthand.
The power of Josh Briggs neutralized by a two-on-one move.
[Vic] Now chopping down Briggs. Exactly what Legado needed to do.
I hate to admit. When you are right, you are right.
Mr. Stone?
[Man2] Guys, listen.
I'm just delivering a little bit of news.
Just like Ikemen jiro had wandering eyes,
Brooks Jensen had wandering eyes.
You two do the math.
Do the math with that. Thanks.
[Vic] Mr. Stone has dropped drop the mic.
[Man2] Dropped some knowledge on us too.
[Vic] Quick cover by Del Toro, hook of the leg,
and able to kick out is Briggs.
Wondering now if Brooks Jensen--
[crosstalk] Wait, wait, wait.
Is he alluding to Von Wagner took out Jensen?
He said jiro was took into the crowd--
[Man2] it certainly would make sense, would it not?
[Vic] If so, Wagner's got to be reprimanded.
[Wade] Reprimanded?
How are you going to reprimand Von Wagner? Listen, fine him.
The deep pockets of Mr. Stone will pay that fine.
Suspension?
Mr. Stone could sell a ketchup popsicle to a woman in white gloves.
He could talk his way in or out of anything.
You want to reprimand Von Wagner? Why don't you go up to him face-to-face?
Reprimand him yourself, tough guy.
[Vic] It's not my job as Wilde into the cover, hook of the leg,
and again being able to power out is Briggs.
[Wade] Not your job. Way to weasel your way out of it.
[Vic] All right. You talk about wandering.
This is all because superstars look at Sofia Cromwell, like Jiro, like Jensen.
[Wade] Sofia Cromwell is a business woman.
That's overload. Don't be a creep.
I've seen you staring at her--
[Vic] This coming from you.
Mr. Drool.
Getting back into the match up.
It is three on two whether we like it or not.
Jensen attacked before the match up began.
[Wade] Josh Briggs right now, is looking absolutely smoked in there.
♪He's having to pull words with two men.
Back on his feet somehow.
Looking exhausted.
Able to make the tag was Del Toro, so that means Henley
with a little of an assist getting her hands back on Lopez.
[Wade] This is where it all started between these two teams.
[Vic] Might just be where it finishes as well.
Henley--
[Wade] Steamrolling.
[Vic] Going right over Lopez.
These two almost have been inseparable over the last several weeks.
What a feeling it would be for Henley as Lopez able to kick out at two.
[Wade] Henley would have to pull out, the unthinkable if Briggs
and Henley pull the victory here.
You see Josh Briggs having to get back in there.
He doesn't want it. He's exhausted right now.
[Vic] Again, Wilde made the tag as Briggs had to come back
in trying to isolate the numbers advantage showcasing that strength.
We know Jensen Briggs has to do the heavy lifting.
Off the splash.
Lopez breaks up the count.
[Wade] Legado Del Fantasma have been like
some high-flying hyenas in this match up so far.
Doesn't Briggs know about it?
Ladies actually continuing to brawl all over the arena right now.
[Vic] These two not going to come apart
throwing the blows for the last several weeks.
Briggs is left to himself.
Briggs, can he overcome the odds?
[Wade] He was looking like a sitting duck in there.
He can barely get to his feet at this point.
The man is absolutely spent, and of course.
Legado beating him to the punch.
[Vic] Del Toro the legal superstar.
Just about kicked Briggs out of the ring.
[Wade] Briggs is getting swarmed.
[Vic] Now Wilde charging in and you can--
[Wade] goodnight.
[Vic] Count to 100 for Legado.
[Bell rings]
[Legado Del Fantasma's music plays]
[announcer] Here are your winners, Legado Del Fantasma.
[Wade] The story, however, is this.
We all thought Legado was behind the attack on Jensen.
However, what Mr. Stone said,
makes me think a little bit differently.
Nonetheless, three on two was not a good mathematical equation
for Briggs and Henley here tonight.
It's never going to be when you're up against gentlemen,
and the lady of course, of Legado Del Fantasma.
Absolutely top-class as you would expect.
Legado picks up the victory,
but with me now is Lash Legend and Natalya.
Ladies, earlier tonight did not go as planned.
Next week, you'll face off
against Cora Jade and Nikkita Lyons at NXT Spring Breakin'.
It's a shame that Cora Jade is just so young and immature
that she didn't get the message a few weeks ago.
Cora Jade and her stupid little skateboard.
It's only fitting that next week is NXT Spring Breakin',
because next week, I'm going to break Cora Jade's legs.
I put the entire women's locker room on notice,
but there was one woman that I did notice, and that is Lash Legend.
Then, next week, McKenzie,
I'm teaming up with a Legend, the boat,
and Nikkita Lyons, this ain't over, girl.
Not even by a long shot.
I guess we're going to see how flexible Nikkita really is.
Then, I'm going to take that momentum into the NXT
Women's Breakout Tournament, but first things first.
We, we going to get that dub, okay?
Guys, back to you.
[Wade] With Lash Legend in this kind of mindset,
she might wipe the floor with the competition
in the Women's Breakout Tournament.
[Cameron Grimes' music plays]
[Vic] Please welcome, the NXT North American Champion, Cameron Grimes.
I got some great news for you, Wade,
because Cameron Grimes isn't going to the moon.
He's coming to the commentary table.
The North American Champion joins us next on NXT for Sikoa, Williams.
My name is Kiana James,
and I'm bringing sophistication into this breakout tournament.
I've calculated all of the odds and this tournament
is going to work out in my favor.
A successful woman knows her worth
and her clout, and I have both in spades.
In the corporate world and in the ring, I'm relentless.
You're looking at the next NXT Breakout Star.
[Bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Solo Sikoa.
[Vic] Solo Sikoa set for competition tonight.
Next week, he'll be part of the triple threat match
for the NXT North American Championship.
Joining us now, the champ himself, Cameron Grimes.
Cameron, I love having you out here, man.
[Wade] I'm glad to be out here, Vic, especially with you.
I don't know so much about, Wade.
[Vic] What? How dare you?
[Wade] You've been betting against Cameron Grimes for almost a year.
[Vic] Yes, I have. I've lost a lot of money.
He owes me that money.
[Wade] That's right. If you bet against me, you lost a lot.
That's right.
[announcer] His opponent, accompanied by Carmelo Hayes,
Trick Williams.
[Vic] Of course, Carmelo Hayes, the third superstar
in next week's clash for the NXT North American Championship.
[Trick Williams' music plays]
No doubt Williams confident as ever.
It was Williams and Hayes who ruined
the North American Championship match,
between Solo Sikoa and Cameron Grimes a few weeks ago.
[Wade] Great match up.
First defense, of course, for Mr. Grimes here.
Undoubtedly, Hayes and Williams interfered,
affected the outcome of the match,
it clearly did not it well with Mr. Solo Sikoa.
Now an opportunity for a little payback, perhaps.
[Vic] We're sitting with the North American Champion himself.
Cam, I got to ask you, what's the response been from your family
since you captured that North American Title?
[Wade] It's been a very emotional couple of weeks for my family.
Let me tell you, when I showed Grandma Grimes
that North American Championship, she was smiling from ear to ear.
Let me tell you, that smile ain't going nowhere.
[Vic] I got to ask you, Mr. Grimes,
it sounds like you've been enjoying the good life
since winning the North American Championship,
showing off to family, maybe partying a little.
A lot of champions have done that and subsequently
then taken their eye off the ball and lost the championship.
It's that what's going to happen to you next week at Spring Breakin'?
[Wade] I can't deny that I haven't been having a good time,
but I wouldn't be lying,
if I told you that I have been working hard over this championship.
I'm not worried about next week, because I am putting the work in,
and I know that I'll be going-- you know where I'm going, Wade.
[Vic] You remind us all. You remind us all.
Where are you going?
[Wade] Oh, we're going to the moon.
[Vic] Right now, it is Williams trying to weaken
Solo Sikoa ahead of next week's Triple Threat Match.
You see the bullseye on the body of Sikoa.
You know what, Grimes, you've had healthy respect for Sikoa for several weeks.
Correct. How can you not respect this man?
This man has all the potential to live up to his Legacy
[Vic] and his Legacy is one that I would love to live up to.
[Wade] Okay. I agree with everything you said.
However, you don't have a healthy respect for Carmelo Hayes,
the man who held the North American Championship before you?
[Vic] Carmelo Hayes has all the potential in the world, let me tell you.
The problem is is he's selfish. That's what trick doesn't know.
Trick's following his lead, thinking that he's going to lead him somewhere.
Carmelo only cares about himself,
and that's why he will not be the champion.
[Wade] Trick Williams right now trying to step his in-ring level
up to that of his best bud, Melo, trying to prove his mettle
in there with one of the toughest, Solo Sikoa.
[Wade] We talked about Williams trying to weaken Sikoa
ahead of next week's triple threat match.
It's Sikoa looking to build a little bit of momentum
into that triple threat match where, of course, Cameron,
you don't have to be factored the decision to lose your championship goal.
Is that your biggest concern heading into next week at NXT Spring Breakin'?
[Vic] 100%, I wouldn't be lying if I said that that is the element of concern.
There's action everywhere. I don't even have to be pinned.
Solo can take the pin, Carmelo can take the pin,
and they will become the new champion.
I have to watch out for that.
[Wade] To be honest, that's exactly how you won that championship,
essentially, at NXT Stand & Deliver.
You didn't technically beat Carmelo Hayes at any point.
I'm sure he has a very good chance,
to get that North American Championship back around his waist.
[Vic] You're 100% right, Wade.
At the breakout tournament, when I first debuted,
I said that Cameron was at the right place at the right time.
Just like that, I showed you when I became the North American Champion.
[Wade] Right place, right time, you're certainly somebody
who was born lucky, Mr. Grimes.
[Vic] Born lucky?
[Wade] As long as I'm betting against you, buddy.
[Vic] Grimes, you got to work for everything in your career.
It's never come easy for you.
I've worked very hard unless it was a bet against Wade,
and those just come naturally easy.
Up high, big man.
[Wade] 'Stonk' trader, poker, winning the North American Championship
that is what you call born lucky.
I'm not-- oh.
[Vic] Hey, don't forget about the time I was a Butler either.
[Wade] Williams into the cover, and a kick out by Sikoa.
[Vic] I wouldn't be lying if I didn't say that trick is the star of the group here.
He just has to get away from Carmelo.
[Wade] Oh, well, Carmelo will have an issue with that.
He might give you a little payback next week at Spring Breakin'.
[Vic] Look, we mentioned, it is Williams doing the dirty work for Carmelo Hayes.
Cameron Grimes, next week, you will face both Hayes, Sikoa,
Triple Threat Match for the NXT North American Title at NXT Spring Breakin'.
You have been nothing short of a superstar since you become champion
that is willing to take on all challenges and all challengers.
[wrestler] Correct. I'm here.
I'm the champion. That's what it is.
If you're going to be the champion,
you got to fight people that want to be the champion, and that's where I'm at.
[Vic] Will you start showing respect to the champion,
[Wade] I show a lot of respect to Mr. Grimes and his championship.
I got to say right now, we've talked a lot about Carmelo Hayes,
and his potential of winning this North American Championship next week.
Right now, Solo Sikoa, the switch has flipped.
He has that look in his eye, and what a threat he's going to be next week.
[Vic] He is a street fighting champion looking for gold.
Grimes, you already hit on it.
He has quite the pedigree when it comes to in-ring competition
in the history and the lineage to live up to.
[man3] Let me tell you, when Solo starts this momentum like this,
when he starts carrying this momentum, it is hard to get out of the way.
I am very worried for trick right now, but trick got himself in this situation.
I can't wait to see Solo get himself out of it.
[Vic] Sikoa climbing to the top, looking to put Williams away.
This could be his statement to Hayes.
This also could be a statement to you, Cameron Grimes.
Into the cover goes Sikoa.
If this happens next week, Sikoa could be the new North American Champion.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Solo Sikoa.
[Vic] Let's go back to some of the action.
You can see the fear in the eyes of trick Williams.
You see the power, the strength of Sikoa.
This is for all of us to see here tonight.
We hear Cameron Grimes talk.
He knows what he's going up against next week.
He's not afraid of it. He doesn't shy away from it.
[Wade] I've never seen a cooler, calmer man in my entire career
than Cameron Grimes, but what on earth has he let himself
in for getting in the ring, not only with Carmelo Hayes but this man?
Solo Sikoa when he hits that switch,
he gets that look in his eye, he might be unstoppable,
and that championship on the shoulder of Cameron Grimes,
could be getting switched next week at Spring Breakin'.
[Vic] Cameron Grimes realizing-- whoa.
Oh.
Wasn't Sikoa aiming for Hayes?
[Wade] Inadvertent might be the word, but next week there's no friends.
He'll be aiming for both men.
[Vic] Triple Threat North American Title next week, NXT Spring Breakin'.
Malik, you good, bro? You're looking kind of nervous.
You ain't?
Man, we got a big opportunity tonight against the viking raiders from Smack Down.
My man, they might be big and bad, but we got this.
Huh? Are you sure?
I said we-- huh? I said we got this.
Malik, look in the mirror. Let me tell you what I see.
I see a man with heart. I see a man with speed.
I see a man with power.
I see a badass who ain't afraid of no man.
You see all of that?
I do.
It don't matter what Edris thinks. It matters what you believe.
Now, Malik, look in that mirror and tell me what you see.
I see a man with speed.
Speed.
I see a man with heart.
I see a man with power.
Come on, Malik.
I see a badass who ain't afraid of no man.
I don't believe you.
I see speed.
Louder.
I see power.
More energy.
Okay. I tell you.
I'll give you more. I see speed.
I see power.
I see heart. I see a badass who ain't afraid of no man.
No man.
Malik the freak.
Let's go.
[Vic] NXT 2.0. We got the drip, so find your fit.
NXT shop, as close as it gets.
Two weeks in a row.
Tonight, tonight was all about another dominant victory for la familia.
Another one for Legado Del Fantasma.
I told you, Fallon, don't mess with La Madrina.
I wouldn't.
Last week, Tony D'Angelo said he didn't do nothing about those two goons in suits.
Well, tonight, I proved that Tony D'Angelo is a low life and a liar.
He got a taste of his own medicine,
because no one, no one threatens Santos Escobar.
Now, I got his message last week,
An eye for an eye.
I guess, now, he got my message.
Let's celebrate.
[Edris Enofe and Malik Blade's music plays]
[Wade] I guess it's official.
The turf war is officially on between the family and la familia.
[announcer] The following contest is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Malik Blade and Edris Enofe.
[Vic] Quite the speech.
This duo knows just how big this match is.
[The Viking Raiders' music plays]
[Wade] Their opponents, Erik and Ivar, the Viking Raiders.
[Vic] Smackdown superstars, former NXT, former raw tag team champions back in NXT.
Look at the standing ovation from the NXT Universe.
[Wade] Wow. This is absolutely huge.
With those accolades that you just mentioned,
that makes this an even bigger proposition for Enofe and Blade.
[Vic] Right now, Blade and Enof just hoping
to maybe survive through this match up.
Just on cue.
For the Viking Raiders, they were invited here by a superstar
they're familiar with, Roderick strong.
Question is why?
[Wade] It's quite clear to me.
Roderick strong does not want people making excuses in diamond mine.
Doesn't care if it was four or five matches
for the Creed brothers in the tag gauntlet.
The Creeds lost.
Pretty deadly are the champs and that's it.
Roderick strong heard a bunch of excuses.
Excuses are weaknesses.
The remedy, apparently, is some tough love.
[Vic] Speaking of tough love, saw a little bit of tough love
between Enofe and Blade trying to hype each other up.
How about Enofe? Nice dropkick right on the button.
[Wade] Super eagle Edris Enofe. I like that a lot.
[Vic] Quick tag in to blade.
You can't fault Blade and Enofe for wanting a little bit more.
[Wade] Absolutely.
We all want more in life. I don't blame them.
[Vic] Cover, Cover, Cover. He didn't even get a count of one.
[Wade] Here's what I see in Enofe and Blade.
I see a couple of young, fired up competitors with a ton of personality.
They're chalk and cheese despite this teamwork.
Enofe is the flash, the big money guy.
Blade, more of a frugal, humble kind of guy.
Are they on Viking Raider level? I'm not sure.
We're about to find out.
[Vic] There's some quickness and athleticism.
[Wade] Careful what you wish for.
We all want more until you get run over by Erik.
[Vic] To that point, take another look. Feel the impact.
When was the last time you saw this sort of aggression?
The Viking Raiders who are just unleashing.
[Wade] Oh, man. Decimation is their middle name.
Looked like something might've changed with the Viking Raiders.
They've been nice guys of late, but perhaps they're snapping,
getting back to their old ways, ultra aggressive selves, and I like it.
Not a moment too soon.
[Vic] Ivar one after another.
You got to believe the Viking Raiders,
just like every other tag team on raw and Smack Down,
eyeing up the winner of the take all unification
tag team tittle match a week from Sunday
at Wrestlemania backlash premium live event.
[Wade] Wow.
We're all keeping our eyes on that one for sure.
[Vic] NXT Universe right now witnessing the return of the Viking Raiders,
and what a knee.
Goodnight. He's out.
Enofe's out. Enofe's out.
Somehow.
[Wade] The eyes were closed there. They're open now.
They ain't focused, I'll tell you that for free.
[Vic] Take it. Just feel this.
Feel it.
[Wade] That's precision. Right on the point of the jaw.
You cannot get any better than that.
I cannot believe Enofe is still ticking in this one.
[Vic] Although, when it comes to Enofe and Blade, we talked about it already.
They know how big of a match this is.
[Wade] You're not wrong. Listen, it's as big as it gets.
You're fighting the best of the best in the tag division,
Smack Down superstars who have won it all.
You want to test yourself? Here's your shot.
This is what you get when you take an opportunity against two of the best.
You potentially get all. Nice from Enofe.
[Vic] Sometimes you only get one shot and one opportunity,
to seize everything you've ever wanted, and now Blade flying through the air.
[Wade] Fresh man in the ring. Not a moment too soon.
[Vic] Malik the freak, boom, with a dropkick.
[Wade] Nice ups. You heard it earlier.
I see power, I see heart, is what they, were saying about Malik Blade.
What we really need to see though is a result.
You pull out a result here, that is as big as it gets.
[Vic] Look at Ivar. Enofe.
[Wade] Double trouble.
[Vic] Two for one. Enofe's legal. Enofe's legal.
A kick out by Ivar. That was almost a huge upset.
[Wade] I'm impressed with Enofe still ticking.
I've got to be honest.
I thought he was laid out after that knee to the jaw.
Got his second wind though. He's complete control.
[Vic] It was Enofe talking of late, said,
"it's not about what we see, it's about we believe."
They believe in one another.
[Wade] Wouldn't be believing after that.
[Vic] Big back body drop. Tag made and in comes Erik.
[Wade] Just raw power from the Viking Raiders.
How do you compete with that?
These guys are out of their minds.
[Vic] A different sort of intensity running through the Viking Raiders.
Welcome back to NXT.
[The Viking Raiders' music plays]
[announcer] Here are your winners, the Viking Raiders.
[Wade] Utter decimation from the Viking Raiders.
Back to their best.
[Vic] When it comes to Enofe and Blade, this for Ivar,
just become a one man wrecking crew.
When you tag in Erik, Erik delivered some devastating blows in this match up.
[Wade] This is a highlight reel of the absolute worst things
that can possibly happen to a competitor in a ring.
We just saw that in a five-minute spout from the Viking Raiders.
[Vic] Nice show of respect from the Viking Raiders to Enofe
and Blade as the Viking Raiders-- wait a minute.
The Creed brothers, and, of course, the Creeds,
this has been made official,
will face the Viking Raiders next week at NXT Spring Breakin'.
What a clash that will be.
It was a six-month journey to get back to those NXT Tag Team Titles.
Winning the championship, there's no greater feeling.
And new NXT Tag Team Champions.
Losing a championship sucks, but hey,
that team with that guy is better than that.
You'll get them back.
When a championship is taken from you,
didn't lose it but taken from you, anger is created.
I can never forget my past,
but the future holds a lot of new challenges, new risks.
I can only rely on myself.
There's two ways I can go about this.
And complain about how everything isn't fair
or I can knuckle up and make the waves that I'm destined to.
[Wade] Let me handle this, Vicky Joe.
There she is in all her gold and glory.
Mandy Rose, Roxanne Perez, next.
Tony D'Angelo, a tough loss tonight to Von Wagner,
but Santos Escobar certainly made this--
I don't got time for this.
Santos, you should've been smartened up a long time ago.
I'm the Don of NXT. You don't make the threats, I do.
Now you think you're real tough because you run around with a little crew.
Tony D made a few calls, and now my crew's here.
Let me introduce you two of my goombahs.
Troy "two dimes" Donovan and Channing Lorenzo,
or as I call him on the streets, "Stacks."
Now, look.
Santos may be a little stunad, but even he knows,
mixing it up with Tony D is bad for his health.
Next week, with Santos Escobar, I want a sit-down at NXT Spring Breakin'.
We need to do this man-to-man before I take things into my own hands,
because if I do, Santos, you won't like it.
Let's get out of here.
[Wade] I suspect that things are way beyond the talking things through point,
but then again, who am I to argue with Tony D?
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Roxanne Perez.
[Vic] Perez opened eyes last week and proved she belonged here in NXT.
[Wade] All right, Vic.
Let me steal a quote--
[Vic] here we go.
[Wade] From my BFF Mandy Rose.
[Vic] Oh, wet blanket Barrett.
[Wade] Let's not put her in the hall of fame quite yet.
It was a fantastic performance from Roxanne Perez last week.
Huge debut win against a champion here in NXT.
I'll take nothing away form her, but there is an asterisk by that,
and that is that Wendy Choo inserted herself
with a distraction when she trashed the toxic lounge.
[Toxic Attraction's music plays]
[announcer] Her opponent, representing Toxic Attraction,
she is the next Women's Champion, Mandy Rose.
[Wade] My screen is melting before my eyes, Vic.
[Vic] I bet you're melting before your own eyes.
Anyway, moving on.
It was Mandy Rose who said she was going to show Perez
the difference between a champion and someone who dreams of becoming one,
and she's going to do that tonight.
[Wade] Mandy Rose once again is absolutely right.
Look around the locker room here in NXT.
There are winners and then there are the [indistinct].
Now, Perez, we're not sure what she is quite yet,
but we do know that she's a dreamer.
She has the follies of youth, shall we say.
I advise you to go home tonight,
play WWE 2k22 on the Xbox, or the PlayStation,
or whatever she jives with, win every title available.
Before that, tonight is going to be about reality.
Reality is about to bite that young lady, Roxanne Perez.
[Vic] Still fired up about that toxic lounge, aren't you?
[Wade] Of course I am.
[Vic] You never even stepped foot in it.
[Wade] I never got to cash in my VIP--
[Vic] Since you never had.
[Wade] That's not true.
Absolutely had it, mislaid it, and then it's been trashed.
[Vic] Huge opportunity.
We talk about opportunities in NXT.
There's always fresh faces.
There's always new challenges,
and Perez certainly with a challenge in front of her tonight.
Told the champ she would prove last week was no fluke.
[Wade] She is one diminutive individual against a relative powerhouse
in Mandy Rose, and clearly more experienced.
That is a ludicrous comment.
Listen, last week for Roxanne Perez
was the very definition of a fluke.
Listen, she beat a champion in NXT due to a distraction.
If there were no distraction, it would have been a very different result.
That's what you call a fluke.
[Vic] You had it right the first time.
She beat a champion in Jayne.
On short notice, might I add, because this week,
if you remember, was supposed to be Perez's debut.
[Wade] Short notice, long notice, last week, next week, this week, whatever.
It was a fluke. It's very simple.
[Wade] Did you say Nexus?
[Vic] I should've done.
[Wade] I might call them all up and get them here to kick your --.
[Vic] Rose in control.
The NXT Women's Champion showcasing her skill
in front of the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions.
We, of course, saw chance and Carter victorious earlier tonight
as they try to continue to climb the ranks in the women's tag team division.
Every woman including Mandy Rose
has their eye, on the upcoming up and over.
Shoulders are down and a near fall for Perez.
[Wade] Don't panic.
[Vic] Now Perez.
[Wade] You're not beating NXT Women's Champion, Mandy Rose, that easily.
[Vic] NXT Universe getting behind Perez
who certainly was taken back by the outpouring of love
and support on social media.
From behind, shoulders down again. Barely pinned.
Almost pinned the NXT Women's Champion.
[Wade] Got a shot to the jaw as a reward.
[Vic] Rose continuing to talk some smack, but again, shoulders down.
Another near fall.
Perez though keeping the foot on the gas.
Crucifix and another near fall.
[Wade] You're right.
She is a very popular lady, Roxanne Perez, great support base online.
Even WWE hall of famer Booker T was singing an appraisal.
[Vic] Perez biting the champ.
[Wade] That's cheating. That's a disqualification.
You're just jealous.
What is this referee doing? Bitten a nail off?
[Vic] Perez from behind to pin Rose. Near fall.
[Wade] Does she have any idea how much Mandy Rose's manicures cost?
I should know. I paid for a couple.
[Vic] You hear Rose, "get out of my ring."
You talk about that flip switching in some individuals.
Mandy Rose seemingly no longer playing around with Perez.
Wait a minute.
[Vic] The digits again.
[Wade] She's going to bankrupt me.
[Vic] Perez is in control of the NXT Women's Champion.
Back live on NXT.
Mandy Rose, Roxanne Perez. What a match up this has been.
Perez, at just 20 years old, is hanging with the NXT Women's Champion.
She is a superstar.
Mandy Rose has never seen anyone like Roxanne Perez.
[Wade] Built up a real head of steam,
but it just takes that from the champ, Mandy Rose, to equalize things.
[Vic] You can see desperation on Rose's eyes,
as she gets into the cover, and Perez kicks out, continues to fight.
[Wade] Mandy Rose looks agitated more than anything right now.
This is turning to more than an annoyance.
[Vic] Speaking of agitated, we be hearing from Joe Gacy
still to come here tonight on NXT.
Right now, it is Mandy Rose is focusing on Roxanne Perez.
You got to admit.
Rose is in for a little bit more than she thought with Perez.
[Wade] I absolutely will admit that.
Those nails are broken all over her fingers, which is a disgrace so far,
and she's putting up a heck of a fight is Roxanne Perez
as we take another look.
A little payback here from Mandy Rose.
[Vic] During the break, Mandy Rose started to implement her will,
and right now, just bending, toying with Perez
as Toxic Attraction looks on.
Look at Perez trying to fight back.
Finally able to break the grip of Rose.
[Wade] Stunned for a second, but immediately back
on top of women's champ, Mandy Rose.
It's just a different level when you step in with someone like Mandy Rose.
[Vic] Perez thus far has shown
she can compete on the level of Mandy Rose.
What's on Rose's mind?
[Wade] Roxanne Perez is now getting a war.
She's getting a full body workout from the champ.
[Vic] Shoulders down. Kick out by Perez.
[Wade] I might add that referee took about three seconds too long to get down there.
That should've been over.
[Vic] Mandy Rose who has to keep an eye on all the competition in NXT,
especially more so now with the upcoming NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
It starts in two weeks.
Eight aspiring superstars, but Rose has her hands full
as we mentioned tonight with Perez.
Rose certainly has taken control of this match up.
[Wade] You're absolutely right.
That breakout tournament going to be massive.
Gems are going to be uncovered. Let's be clear though.
Mandy Rose loses sleep over no competitors.
She's taken on all comers over the past six months.
Step to her, you will be knocked down and beaten.
That's the story of the Mandy Rose way.
[Vic] Very vocal NXT Universe here tonight.
Mandy Rose doesn't care if you cheer or if you boo.
She believes she is the attraction here in NXT.
[Wade] She doesn't have to believe that.
It's a simple fact. We all believe it because it's true.
Holds the power, all of the power and thus is the construction.
[Vic] Look at Perez now.
Perez starting to build a little bit of steam in this match up.
Perez now catching a second, maybe her third wind in this match.
Can you imagine what it would mean for Perez.
Last week knocked off one half of the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions.
Tonight, can she knock off the NXT Women's Champion?
That being Mandy Rose.
[Wade] If you give Roxanne a little bit of breathing room, she is all over it.
[Vic] Innovative offense.
Into the cover, and Rose just kicked out.
[Wade] A word for Roxanne Perez thus far is durability.
She has taken an absolute kicking at the hands of the champ.
Somehow still going, but clearly has some war wounds.
[Vic] Perez trying to hype herself up.
We saw Perez go through this last week.
Counter now, and Rose had it well scouted.
Jumping knee, and connect from behind. From behind, Perez.
[Wade] Tricky individual is Roxanne Perez.
[Vic] Another cover. Another kick out by Rose.
Finally Rose connects.
[Vic] Jumping knee.
Into the cover, and Rose stands tall.
[announcer] Here is your winner, the NXT Women's Champion, Mandy Rose.
[Vic] Out of absolutely nowhere, Mandy Rose shuts down Perez.
[Wade] While you were salivating over the offense of Roxanne Perez,
there is the magic in a nutshell of our champion, Mandy Rose.
A one hitter quitter. Out of nowhere, KO, and it's done.
[Vic] Let's go back.
This was the biting of Roxanne--
[Wade] Call it what it was.
Low-class offense that should've been disqualified by the referee.
[Vic] Bam.
In the end, it was Mandy Rose out of nowhere.
Just that quick Mandy Rose able to put down Roxanne Perez.
Roxanne Perez, she brought her a game tonight.
She gave Mandy Rose everything and more here on NXT.
[Wade] Even I can't deny that.
Brilliant--
[Vic] Wendy Choo.
Almost got them again.
The whimsical Wendy Choo.
[Wade] More juvenile, sophomoric antics from Wendy Choo.
When is it going to stop?
Not tonight. Not tonight, Honey.
[Vic] Toxic Attraction's caught.
[Wade] In a trap. Get me some scissors.
[Vic] They can't breathe.
[Wade] This is a total disgrace.
That is our women's champions. They have been humiliated.
That was funny. Come on.
They could've suffocated under that thing.
They can't suffocate.
They got away, Barrett.
You right now you need to 'shoosh'.
It's shush. That's not 'shoosh'.
Moving on.
It's shush, shush is how Chad cable does it.
Moving on, let's talk about what's going to happen later tonight.
We still have to hear from Joe Gacy.
Next week, it'll be NXT Spring Breakin' right here on the USA network.
In two weeks' time, it's the start of the very first-ever
NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
Here is another aspiring NXT superstar looking to do just that.
My name is Sloane Jacobs
and I am in the 2022 NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
I'm only 19 years old which probably makes me the underdog,
but I grew up learning how to fight with my two sisters.
This is going to be a grueling series of matches,
but I dream big and I am here,
to become the Youngest Women's Champion in NXT history.
The path to the women's title is by winning this breakout tournament.
Let's go change the world.
[Vic] Wade, you may want to close your eyes because moments ago--
Wendy Choo pushed the right buttons here tonight trapping Toxic Attraction.
It was so nice why don't we see it twice?
Perfect placement by Wendy Choo.
She is so whimsical in the things she does.
If that wasn't enough, some silly string for good measure.
Wendy Choo sending a message to Toxic Attraction
and the NXT Women's Champion tonight.
[Wade] Disgraceful, but moving on quickly.
Listen, we saw it break down earlier tonight.
Next week at Spring Breakin', we got women's tag action
that is truly can't miss.
[Vic] Not only that.
Nathan Frazer officially makes his in-ring debut next week
against the man who ruined his moment here tonight,
Grayson Waller, at NXT Spring Breakin'.
[Wade] I cannot wait for that one.
Roderick strong issued some tough love for the diamond mind
and they clash head-on next week.
Creeds versus Smack Down superstars the Viking Raiders
at Spring Breakin' next week.
[Vic] Huge championship match up that will be contested
under Triple Threat rules for the North American Title.
Cameron Grimes doesn't even need to be factored in the decision
to lose his title next week live right here on USA.
[Wade] There's a turf war in NXT, but next week, Tony D,
and Santos Escobar are going to try and find some common ground?
Good luck with that. I'm expecting fireworks.
All that and more next week at NXT Spring Breakin'.
[Joe Gacy's music plays]
[women1] Ladies and gentlemen, Joe Gacy.
[Vic] This is the moment we've been waiting for, talking about all night long.
I still can't get the image or the sound of our NXT Champion
Bron Breakker's body taking that "leap of faith."
Fallen last week.
[Wade] Eerie feeling it is whenever this man Joe Gacy arrives.
On our journey to change and embrace the world, we've come so far.
So many triumphs.
Barriers broken for people that have been discriminated
against because of their weight.
NXT is the Clay that I have slowly been molding
over the last six months.
Clay of acceptance.
Acceptance of everyone and anyone.
We've made great strides,
but the mission isn't quite accomplished.
I don't think everyone buys into that way of life.
I ask why?
It's time to step up and separate from the masses of people
who want to keep living in the past.
Commit to the future. Commit to my vision.
Do it willingly because at NXT Spring Breakin',
after, there will be no choice.
Bron Breakker has not told us
about his injury,
and that's because I know Bron Breakker is not cleared
to defend the NXT Championship because of what I did,
and because of Bron Breakker's
fall from grace.
I, Joe Gacy,
will be crowned new NXT Champion
and the Mold and Clay that is NXT will be hardened into the vision
as I see the world.
[Rick Steiner's music plays]
[Vic] The message from Joe Gacy very Eerie, but look who is here.
WWE hall of famer Rick Steiner.
The father of the NXT Champion, Bron Breakker.
[Wade] Dog-faced grin on--
[Vic] What is Rick Steiner doing here?
What's he doing here? Is this wise?
[Wade] Braver man than me.
Gacy, you got it all wrong.
My son is cleared to compete,
and he will defend his title at NXT Spring Breakin'.
Mr. Steiner, you picked a great time to come back
or did you pick
the worst possible time?
[Bron Breakker's music plays]
[Vic] The NXT Champion's here. Bron Breakker.
Breakker,
after everything he's gone through.
[Wade] It looks like he's 100% and some right now.
[Vic] Wait a minute. His father being held back.
Gacy running away.
[Wade] Breakker was running through everybody.
[Vic] What are we witnessing?
Will this be the scene at NXT Spring Breakin'?
Are we looking into the deranged eyes of the future of NXT?
Subtitles: Aadesh Surana eranged eyes of the future of NXT?