[WWE intro music]
[narrator] Then.
Now.
[announcer muttering]
[narrator] Forever.
Together.
[music ends]
-You guys ready? -Ready.
Take care of business tonight? Just like we talked. Nice and easy.
-Let's go. -Let's go.
Legados, you thought last week was cute, huh?
Couldn't handle things like men,
and Santos had to sucker punch me
me with a pair of brass knucks. [scoffs]
Salute, Santos, but this ain't over.
Not by a long shot.
So, tonight, you guys better be paying close attention,
because with Stacks and Two Dimes does it, these two stunods,
there's only going to be a taste of what we do to you
next time we see you.
It's time to take care of business.
Edris and Malik, tonight,
you're getting your faces smashed in.
[hip-hop music]
[sportscaster] Santos Escobar all smiles. The Don is still fuming.
Welcome to NXT.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Malik Blade
and Edris Enofe.
[Vic Joseph] I want to focus in on this vivacious duo.
[Wade Barrett] Vivacious indeed.
Love a little bit of fun, these two.
[Tony D'Angelo's music plays]
[announcer] Their opponents, accompanied by The Don of NXT,
Tony D'Angelo,
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo
and Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan.
[Wade] Oh, yeah. The family is in town.
Listen, I've got no problem with Enofe and Blade liking a little fun.
Love their social media game.
Rather hilarious,
but they didn't see the funny side did the family.
They crossed the line last week
impersonating Tony D and the great Santos Escobar,
two of NXT's finest.
Even humor has its limits even if it was a nice job, Vic Joseph.
[Vic] I think you just want to have a no fun everything.
[Wade] I told you. I like a bit of fun, just at the right times.
Blade and Enofe crossed the line,
and now they're going to taste some pain.
[Vic] I'm sure it's been a long week for The Don
and his-- oh, wise guys,
and quickly right off rip, Stacks taking it right to Enofe.
[Wade] Yes, you can say that. A long week for the family.
They got outsmarted and outfought by Legado Del Fantasma.
Tony D not used to losing on the streets,
not used to losing in NXT.
You get punched on your nose, though, you got to get straight back up
and keep swinging the turf war.
You'd have to say-- Into the cover.
Far from over, although it's a huge blow to the ego to Tony D.
[Vic] Dimes and Stacks starting off fast tonight.
Another cover. This time a hook of the leg, and another kick-out.
What are you looking for out of these wise guys tonight
as we will see the NXT champion in action later tonight?
[Wade] Listen, Two Dimes and Stacks,
here's what I want to know.
This is really a first in-ring look of these two for a lot of us.
They've done a great job of backing up Tony D lately.
Can they go in-ring or are they destined to be a pair of heavies
for Tony D'Angelo?
Look, anyone can jump people from behind with a crowbar.
Oh, wow!
Not everybody can do what we just saw Edris Enofe do.
[Vic] You can say that again. Hey, look, when it comes to Enofe and Blade,
maybe you just misunderstood.
Like Wendy Choo, someone else who likes to have fun.
[Wade] Wendy Choo.
Listen, take a look at the athleticism of Edris Enofe.
No misunderstanding what that meant, but hell no.
Look, this is NXT. It's not a playground.
You are on Global TV, you are working.
[Vic] Blade into the cover, hook of the leg, and Stacks kicks out.
[Wade] Working at the pinnacle of sports entertainment.
It's a serious business, but Enofe and Blade as well as Choo,
they want to play around, they want to have some practical jokes.
Well, now it may well backfire on them
just like it backfired on Wendy Choo two weeks ago.
[Vic] A win tonight could go a long way for Enofe and Blade
in the tag team division.
[Wade] Little bit of one upsmanship
between Blade and Enofe.
Anything you can do, I can do better.
You're right. Big win tonight for Enofe and Blade
would send them right away up the ranks,
but the same could be said for Stacks and Two Dimes.
You know for a fact tag division--
-[Vic] Wait a minute. -[men shouting]
[Vic] Tony D'Angelo sticking his nose in Enofe's business.
[Wade] Causing a little distraction there. Oh!
[Vic] The distraction pays off.
[Wade] Perfect there from Tony D'Angelo. Good game management.
You know the champs, pretty deadly, are keeping a close eye on proceedings here.
Tag division red hot in NXT.
[Vic] Oh. Let's not forget. Pretty deadly, Creed Brothers
for the tag team titles a week from Saturday at NXT In Your House,
premium live event, as now Troy "Two Dimes" in the ring
and is taking control of this matchup.
You take a look at Two Dimes, look at Stacks,
they have been under the learning tree of The Don.
[Wade] Yes, they have. For a long time, it would seem back in the day.
The guys running the Docklands together.
Giving Ratz the Balboa treatment,
bouncing some heads off the pavement like they were basketballs.
This crew goes way back,
and there was a lot of trust and loyalty within the family.
[Vic] They issued a very stern warning to Enofe and Blade
as right now Stacks is in control.
Marina, you got this right?
-[speaking Spanish] -[chuckles]
Hermanos, time to go.
Where are you going?
To the ring.
[laughs]
[man shouting]
[Vic] Elektra Lopez in action later tonight,
but did you hear Escobar? To the ring?
-Legados are on their way out here? -I'm going to guess
they ain't coming out to play some pat-a-cake either.
[Wade] Tony D'Angelo alluded to some flex earlier in the show.
Legado clearly not liking the sound of that.
The turf, I think, is continuing.
[Vic] Well, when it comes to familia, this past Friday on Smack Down,
Usos became the undisputed WWE tag team champions.
[Wade] Yes, indeed. Bloodline were unstoppable.
They own sports entertainment.
All we can do is acknowledge their superiority,
but who is going to gain superiority in this matchup?
[Vic] Right now, Enofe very innovative.
Big knee opens the door, and desperately Enofe needs to make the tag.
Blade waiting patiently. Tag's made.
In comes Malik Blade.
He feels the need, the need for speed.
[Wade] Slipped on the top rope.
However, came crashing and burning.
Just about managing to keep some momentum.
[Vic] It was almost a crash and burn, but instead, Blade picking up steam,
and now Blade has turned it into a one-man wrecking crew.
-[men shouting] -[Vic] Oh!
[Vic] And Blade now shaking off whatever was going through his mind
moments ago.
Able to compose himself. Flies through the air this time.
Gets all the high crossbody.
Cover, count, and a near fall.
[Wade] High octane athlete Malik Blade
has turned into over these past few months, gaining in confidence
since he linked up with Edris Enofe.
[Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Backslide. Shoulders down.
Again, Stacks able to kick out.
Up and over one more time. Shoulders are down.
The cover, the count, and another near fall.
[Wade] Blade really got those hops.
[Vic] Blade has not taken his foot off the gas, reaching out.
Wait a--
-Right here, in front of us. -You didn't think the family
was going to compete clean tonight, did you?
[Vic] Blade able again. Wasn't pretty.
He was able to get out and then just gets ran over.
Now, listen to The Don.
[men shouting]
[audience clamoring]
[Vic] Escobar said they were coming to the ring.
[crowd chanting] Legado. Legado. Legado.
[Vic] Tag was made.
[crowd continues chanting]
[Vic] Two Dimes is legal.
Oh. [indistinct].
[Wade] How do you even pay attention at this point?
[Vic] Bam!
[Vic] With D'Angelo barking orders on the outside.
Cover, count,
and a statement victory from Two Dimes and Stacks.
[announcer] Here are your winners, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo
and Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan.
Hey. Hey, listen.
We already know how this goes.
Get your ass in here. Let's do this.
-[crowd cheering] -[Vic] The turf war is on.
[Wade] Yes, they didn't need to ask him twice, did they?
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Referees trying to separate all six superstars.
[crowd clamoring]
[men shouting]
[crowd chanting] Let them fight. Let them fight.
[men shouting]
[crowd continues chanting]
Seems like more trouble in NXT
between Tony D'Angelo and his crew and Legado Del Fantasma,
but with me now is Wes Lee,
and I can't even believe you're still standing here
after what happened last week with Von Wagner.
After the match, you took exception to Sanga's comments.
Why pick a fight with the biggest man on the roster?
Yo, look, McKenzie, I was running on pure adrenaline
when I came across Sanga.
You would think that after the adrenaline subsided and the pain went away
that I would have felt that I made a mistake,
but I don't.
The only thing that I felt was disrespect,
so I stand by what I said
and I definitely stand by my challenge.
Wes, I don't think that Sanga meant any disrespect in his comments.
Maybe not to you.
Look, McKenzie, we go back a long time.
We're friends and I mean this in the nicest way possible,
but you would not understand this.
This is something that I have to do.
I have to face guys like Sanga
to prove to everyone,
especially myself, that I can.
[Sanga's music plays]
[Wade] Wes Lee's ego is writing checks his body can't cash.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Sanga.
[Vic] Look, I know Wes Lee is speaking his truths,
he's speaking what is on his mind.
There is no way Wes Lee is 100% coming into this matchup
as Lee goes up against Sanga.
This match is next, live here on NXT.
[Wes Lee's music plays]
[announcer] Making his way to the ring, Wes Lee.
[music continues]
[Vic] You can see the ribs, Wade. He's taped up.
He's not a 100%, but he is manning up here tonight.
[Wade] Listen, you can't question the heart of Wes Lee.
Maybe he's too brave for his own good, though, so I will question his smarts.
He is ruled the tag game previously in NXT,
but singles, this is brand new territory.
Find your feet before snapping at the heels of monsters
-like Sanga. -[bell rings]
[Vic] Look, throughout your WWE career, your MO is being disrespectful,
so do you think that Sanga was disrespectful last week
when talking to Wes Lee?
[Wes] First of all, I don't recall that at all about my career,
but moving on, in all honesty, Sanga absolutely--
Whoa.
Oh, my God. Finish the match.
Got completely taken out of my--
Oh. Where was I, Vic?
[Vic] We were talking about you being disrespectful.
[Wes] Oh, yes. That was it. Listen, I wasn't disrespectful,
but Sanga last week, he wasn't disrespectful.
All he did was mention the size disparity
between Wes Lee and Von Wagner.
Size is a massive advantage in this game
as we are seeing right now.
This is one-way traffic from the beginning.
Sanga last week even tried to smooth it all over.
He was a gentleman, but a highly emotional Wes Lee last week
didn't want to know. Well, perhaps he should've listened.
[Vic] This is actually getting a little bit too close
to my liking at this moment.
We heard Wes Lee talking to McKenzie Mitchell moments ago,
talking about running on adrenaline.
Wes Lee's going to have to find some adrenaline right now.
-He is being manhandled. -He'll need a lot more than adrenaline.
[Wes] He's going to need morphine the way this is going.
[Vic] And for Lee now-- Oh, Lee trying to chop down Sanga.
I mean, for Wes Lee, this is really him looking within.
How does Wes Lee find himself?
[Wes] I'll tell you a good way how to find yourself.
Not picking a fight with every 300-pound plus monster he's running across.
Look, Wes Lee is a proven talent, he's a champion,
but stop trying to run before you can walk in the singles division.
Pick an easier fight than this guy.
[Vic] NXT universe now trying to rally Wes Lee in this matchup.
Sanga has really stopped any momentum, stopped the speed.
Not allowing Wes Lee to get any sort of traction in this matchup.
Just taking a look, how do you combat Sanga's size?
That's a monster.
[Wes] Listen, as the same way when I got in the ring with giants
like hall of famers Kane or The Undertaker.
You got to hit and move, keep that up for as long as you can.
The second Sanga has you cornered, it's going to be game over.
He's too big, too strong.
It's like trying to fight a grizzly bear, but hats off to Wes Lee.
He's giving it his best shot right now. He's got the big man rocking and rolling.
[Vic] Wes Lee has rocked Sanga all way to the outside,
and Lee quickly stringing together some offense, some strikes,
some of what we've seen Wes Lee hit in the past.
A double stomp, it didn't take Sanga off his feet,
and Wes Lee's the one who looks to be in pain.
[Wade] Wes Lee took an ugly landing off that.
-[Vic] Oh. -[crowd] Oh.
[Wade] Finally, Sanga down.
[Vic] Only down to one knee.
Wes Lee continuing to push forward.
Continuing to persevere.
What is it going to take for Lee to finally--
Oh, my God.
[Vic] Lee hits Sanga, what, 12, 13, 14 times?
And with one swipe of his bear claw, Sanga just planted Wes Lee.
[Wade] Tree trunk arm to the chest of Wes Lee.
What chance does Wes Lee have? But somehow still fighting.
-[Vic] Somehow he is. -Still plugging away.
[Vic] Wes Lee said this was about stepping into the ring to prove it to himself.
To prove it to the world that he could compete with anyone
no matter the size.
He was able to roll through it and Wes Lee gets turned inside out.
[shouting] Get up!
[Wade] Wes Lee glassy-eyed on the mat and this might be all over.
[Vic] And Lee planted.
[referee] One, two, three.
-[bell rings] -[Vic] Statement made by Sanga tonight.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Sanga.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Man, some points in this match it was tough to watch.
From the start, take a look at the height,
the distance Wes Lee was tossed.
[Wade] I genuinely never seen a throw that high before in my career,
and a hit as hard as that from Sanga-- Bam!
Good night.
[Vic] We're talking about one-man wrecking crew. Certainly Sanga was.
Take a look at the strength, the height, and then the force
in which Sanga delivered that emphatic choke slam.
[referee] …two, three.
[Vic] You mentioned it earlier, Wes Lee picking a fight with the wrong man.
[Vic] Sanga stands tall tonight.
[victorious music]
[Vic] My heart goes out to someone like Wes-- Wait a minute.
Xyon Quinn?
That is Xyon Quinn.
[Wade] Letting the big man Sanga get out the ring first.
Clearly didn't want to step on his toes.
[Vic] Lee and Quinn were supposed to have a match last week.
Hey, hey, hey, come on. It's over. It's over.
It's over. Hey, come on now. Not right now, it's over.
[Vic] Whoa.
[crowd] Oh.
[Vic] Quinn wanted no piece of Sanga.
[crowd chanting] Sanga, Sanga, Sanga.
[Vic] As a show of respect between Sanga and Lee.
Lee's getting the respect of Sanga tonight.
So in my finals tonight, you got this.
Only one more till you get to finals.
Are you ready?
I'm ready, but Lash is twice my size,
so it's going to be tough.
Yes, it's going to be tough, but don't you remember that one in Austin,
you fought that girl Jenna, what's her last name?
-Oh, Jenna Waters. -Yes, Jenna Waters.
And before the match, she took both of our stuff,
threw it outside the locker room and you're pissed.
What did you do? You went in there and you took it to her.
That's exactly what you need to do tonight against Lash Legend.
You're right. You're right, but you're also leaving out the part
when we went backstage and you hit her with your skateboard.
Nobody gets to talk crap about us.
Not Jenna Waters and certainly not Elektra Lopez.
Which I'm pretty sure her match with Alba Fyre's next.
You want to watch it back here while I finish warming up?
[sighs] I want to watch from the crowd.
-Cora. -What?
Can't a girl just sit out there,
enjoy a match as a fan and eat some popcorn?
Sure.
You go kill it.
[Vic] Elektra Lopez takes on Alba Fyre
and that match is next.
Hey, Bron. We saw two hoodie guys going to your locker room.
-Yes. -Yes, two hoodie guys in the room.
Gacy's guys.
-Appreciate it, guys. -Si.
[breathes deeply]
[grunts]
This is from 20 years ago.
[Elektra Lopez' music plays]
[Wade] Joe Gacy continuing to mess with the mind of the champ.
That in NXT In Your House.
[music continues]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, representing Legado Del Fantasma,
Elektra Lopez.
[Vic] Well, it has already been a busy night for Legado.
[Wade] Absolutely. Turf war between Legado and Tony D's family rumbles on.
We've already seen them brawling this evening.
Elektra Lopez now has to focus on her own business.
[Alba Fyre's music plays]
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] And her opponent,
Alba Fyre.
[music continues]
[Vic] Are we finally witnessing
the real fire?
[Wade] I think we are.
Listen, this lady dominated NXT UK with a cutthroat approach,
perhaps spent her first six months over the pond in NXT,
walking on eggshells somewhat,
feeling like the new comer.
But now the gloves are truly off.
Alba Fyre is looking to take over the women's division in NXT.
[Vic] We heard from Alba Fyre.
She has said that fire represents a rebirth.
[Wade] For me, Alba Fyre looking to get back to basics,
getting back to what made her so--
Whoa, Cora Jade sitting here at ringside.
-[Vic] Cora Jade amongst the NXT universe. -[bell rings]
We just heard from her, she's in a mood for a little popcorn.
[Wade] Listen, what the hell is Cora Jade doing out here?
No, it's one of two things. She's trying to be a distraction,
or maybe she would rather be a part of the NXT universe
as opposed to competing in the ring.
You want to be a fan, that's fine. Make your mind up.
[Vic] A lot of aggression right in front of us.
I want to go back to Cora Jade for a moment,
because she's just out here enjoying the show.
[Wade] No. Look, you've got to be professional in this.
How do you think it will go if I went up to The Undertaker during my career
and asked for a selfie or asked for an autograph,
sat at ringside watching his matchup, munching on popcorn?
You should be studying, learning this game, looking to improve.
[Vic] Much like maybe Elektra Lopez,
you're a bit too distracted by Cora Jade and the business she is--
-[Wade] How could you not be? -Because she's enjoying the show.
[Vic] As Fyre into the cover.
[Wade] You can watch this show in the locker room.
There is a monitor set up.
That is where everybody else watches the show from.
[Vic] Fyre not minding her business of Cora Jade on the outside,
trying to take it to Lopez.
It was Lopez, by the way, who said last week
that Jade was an underachiever.
Maybe she has a little bit of business to be out here.
[Wade] Stiff words. I'm not sure I agree with what Elektra Lopez said there.
Jade set up huge a couple of weeks ago versus Natalya.
I do agree that Jade should not be celebrating
what is ultimately a loss to Natalya.
Lopez--
[Vic] Now, there you finally see Lopez looking over at Cora Jade.
[Wade] Even the seat she's taking.
Last night on Raw, Cody Rhodes gave a young lad a weight belt.
What a moment that was for that young lad who attended Raw.
Cora Jade is taking that seat from a fan here in NXT.
[Vic] Let's focus on the here and now. If I was Elektra Lopez,
I'd be focusing on Alba Fyre and maybe trying to focus
on Legado Del Fantasma's current issues with the Don.
[Wade] Listen, Elektra Lopez is a woman of many talents,
loyalty being a key trait.
She will always take care of business for La Familia
just like La Familia, oh,
will always help her take care of her business.
[Vic] Oh, the injured arm, and Lopez has been focusing on the--
Oh. The left shoulder of Alba Fyre.
Fyre cannot hit the gory bomb due to the injury.
Now, Lopez continuing to apply the pressure.
It was Lopez who said, "Tonight would be her night."
[Wade] Absolutely. Legado Del Fantasma on a roll at the moment.
They are winning the turf war. Escobar is running a tight ship.
[Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Shoulders are down. Near fall.
[Wade] I will say this, if Elektra Lopez can beat Alba Fyre tonight,
the fraction is second only to the bloodline in my eyes,
but that is starting to look like a bleak prediction.
[Vic] Alba Fyre, one arm and all, climbing all the way to the top.
Fyre looking down and connects.
Into the cover, hooks both legs.
-And Fyre continues to rise in NXT. -[bell rings]
[rock music]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Alba Fyre.
[Vic] Overcoming the odds, Fyre had to block out the pain.
And somehow, some way
overcomes everything thrown at her tonight
to pick up another victory.
[Wade] Everything thrown at her? What about everything thrown at Elektra Lopez?
[Vic] Like what? What?
[Wade] Like an invader sat at ringside, watching her, how about that?
Distracting her.
Oh!
[crowd] Oh!
[indistinct]
[rock music]
Okay.
It is what it is. How about this? When I know, I'll send you guys a text.
I appreciate it. You guys have a good day also.
Yeah. Bye.
Yo, where's your gear up? Where's Rody?
Guys, that was medical. The match isn't happening.
Rody rolled his ankle. I already told management.
-How did he roll his ankle? -We were just rolling around on the mat.
-What? -It's bad.
-Why didn't he tell us? -It's a done deal?
-I'm not sure why he didn't tell you. -So the match is done.
It's done. It's not happening tonight.
Dude, this dude's ankle better be hanging on by a fricking thread.
This is Diamond Mine. It's not how we do things here.
I don't care how bad you're hurt. You tape it up. You lace up.
You go out there. You compete and you perform. Look at Brutus.
Last week, this dude almost blew his knees out doing that cannonball.
-And my ankles. -And his ankles.
Given the chance, you'd go out and perform tonight, wouldn't you?
That's because that's what we do. That's who we are.
It's a Diamond Mine way. No excuses.
-No excuses. -That's right, no excuses.
I'm not here to get in the middle of anything.
I'm just here to earn my spot and follow orders.
-Let me get an update on Rody. -You do that. Appreciate you.
-Hey, we're good. It's alright. -No, we're not good, man.
Pretty Deadly always gets lucky.
Hey, that's fine. Let them have the night.
I guarantee you that In Your House, their luck is going to run out.
[Vic] Coming up in moments,
who's headed to the finals of the NXT women's Breakout Tournament?
Will it be Lash Legend or will it be Roxanne Perez?
We'll find out next.
[rock music]
[Vic] Get ready, WWE universe,
as announcement was made last night on Raw
that we will make our return to Riyadh
for what is one of the most anticipated and spectacular
premium live events of the year.
This November it's the return of Crown Jewel.
I cannot wait for Saturday, November the 5th.
Right now, McKenzie Mitchell is standing by with one of our semi-finalists
in this year's NXT women's Breakout Tournament.
[rock music]
Thanks, guys. Some breaking news.
Unfortunately, Nikkita Lyons suffered an injury
that forced her to withdraw from the tournament.
But with me now is Fallon Henley.
Fallon, how do you feel knowing you have a bye into the finals?
Well, McKenzie, it's definitely a bittersweet moment.
I was really looking forward to stepping in the ring with Nikkita.
Look, we understand that injuries happening.
In Nikkita's case, it's a freak accident happened in training.
-But other cases… -Ow, ow, ow.
…it happens on purpose.
Oh, my God.
Fallon, are you just going to stand there and take the easy road to the finals?
That was a rhetorical question.
Of course you are, Fallon, because I know who you really are.
This little nice country girl act may have everyone fooled
including country dumb and dumber, but it doesn't have me fooled.
You need to earn your spot in the finals.
You don't talk to me or my boys like that.
I earned my spot here in everything that I do.
You want to come at me?
Well, yee-ha, bitch, I'll come right back at you.
Go get it made official and I'll see you tonight.
-Okay. -Hit the brick.
Hell, yeah, now you got a match tonight.
[mixed voices]
[Vic] The favorite Nikkita Lyons is out of the Breakout Tournament?
Tiffany Stratton might be in?
This thing is now blown wide open.
-[Roxanne Perez's music plays] -[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a semi-finals match
in the NXT women's Breakout Tournament.
Introducing, Roxanne Perez.
[Vic] That's absolute huge news.
Look, Perez and Legend, I don't think even realize
what we just found out as Perez and Legend
now going one-on-one.
Who will make the finals?
[announcer] And her opponent already in the ring,
Lash Legend.
[Vic] This is an opportunity. Let's take a look at the bracket
here in the NXT women's Breakout Tournament.
There you see Nikkita Lyons had to withdraw from the tournament.
-Tiffany Stratton apparently now in. -[bell rings]
And this matchup is underway. Who will be the first female
to punch their ticket to the finals of the NXT women's Breakout Tournament?
[Wade] Oh, man, what a crazy turn of events
the past couple of minutes have thrown to us.
-Let's face facts-- -I'm shook. Are you shook?
I am blown away. I had all my money on Nikkita Lyons winning this whole thing.
It is wide open now.
[Vic] Again, the winner of the NXT women's Breakout Tournament
receives a championship opportunity of their choosing.
When you take a look at Lash Legend, she said over and over again
she wants respect put on her name.
[Wade] Listen, I will say it upfront.
I think Lash Legend is now the favorite for this entire competition.
She dwarfs Roxanne Perez in this semi-final matchup,
clearly the favorite for that.
Now that her arch-nemesis Nikkita Lyons is out of the picture, I think--
[Vic] Into the cover to advance to the finals and Perez kicks out.
Perez admitted that tonight was going to be tough,
but I want to go back to a woman we just saw, that being Elektra Lopez.
She called Perez an overachiever. Do you believe that?
[Wade] Listen, since bursting onto the scene in NXT,
Perez has had, what, three matches before tonight?
All with champions and she has been highly competitive every single time.
Yes, as a newcomer, she's absolutely overachieved it here.
That's not really an insult, is it?
The question is, can she continue to overachieve in the face
of overwhelming odds like Lash Legend?
[Vic] Off the back breaker to advance, and Perez keeps her hopes alive,
and look, both these females know what's at stake.
Legend really showcasing what she is bringing to the game tonight.
There is no tomorrow for either of these superstars.
[Wade] No tomorrow, no points for second place in the Breakout Tournament.
Hold nothing back out there. It is sudden death.
[Vic] Speaking of opportunities, how about the hell in a cell
premium live event a week from Sunday, Bianca Belair, Asuka,
now Becky Lynch, triple threat match for the Raw women's title.
[Wade] Creme de la creme of word's women's division.
Good luck picking a winner there.
I think we all know that that match is going to bang.
Surprisingly, right now, Roxanne Perez managing to get the upper hand
against the monstrous Lash Legend.
[Vic] Oh, Legend doing anything she can to break this hold.
Finally does. And look,
the boastful Lash Legend right now has really brought it tonight,
but never count out Roxanne Perez.
Perez continuing to fight back in this matchup.
[Wade] Smart strategy, trying to chop down the much bigger Lash.
[Vic] And finally takes Legend off her feet.
This could be the moment now for Roxanne Perez.
Is it Perez's destiny to make it to the finals?
[Wade] She's the underdog in every single match she's in.
Somehow pulled off a string of stunning performances already in NXT.
None would be bigger than a victory here tonight though.
[Vic] Now having to fight through the pain.
Oh, Legend with one arm overpowering Perez.
Look, when it comes back to Legend,
she thinks the spotlight should only be on her.
[Wade] I like the mentality. You need to be selfish in this game.
She's a high-achiever, sets the bar for herself at a high level.
Looks like Roxanne Perez is been thrown to that high level right now.
[Vic] Legend looking to plant Perez. Perez trying to--
Pop rocks, pop rocks, center of the ring.
-Perez advances to finals. -[bell rings]
[Roxanne Perez's music plays]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Roxanne Perez.
[Wade] In the blink of an eye, turning this round 180.
Just when it looked like it was all over,
Roxanne Perez in the finals of the women's Breakout Tournament.
[Vic] It takes just three seconds.
Look at Roxanne Perez…
-[crowd chanting] -[bell rings]
…hitting pop rocks center of the ring.
Now take a look at the updated bracket.
Perez overcoming the first round matchup with James,
overcoming Lash Legend, has now punched her ticket to the finals,
and is now one win away from etching her name in history,
and also gaining an opportunity
at a championship of her choosing here in NXT.
Indi Hartwell, calling me out, honey,
was one of the worst decisions of your entire career.
Oh, what, do you want to put your big girl panties on now?
She's venturing off to the big blue world all by herself.
No tag partner, no life partner.
Tonight gets--
[all grunting]
[objects clanking]
[all shouting]
[Vic] Katana and Kayden, all hell's breaking loose.
Mandy Rose has a match.
[all shouting]
[Indi Hartwell's music plays]
[Vic] Back live on NXT
and this is the biggest moment in the career of this superstar.
-[music continues] -[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Indi Hartwell.
[Vic] More determined than ever is Indi Hartwell
who called out the champ just last week.
[music continues]
[no audible dialog]
[Vic] When you look at Indi Hartwell, she has lost that loving feeling.
[Wade] I hate it when she does that.
We're still talking about her love life
and all the things that have taken her career off track.
Now is the time to put it straight ahead
and get back to where you want to be against the absolute best.
[Toxic Attraction's music plays]
[announcer] And her opponent, representing Toxic Attraction,
she is the NXT women's champion,
Mandy Rose.
[Vic] You got to question, what is Mandy Rose thinking right now?
She is all alone. Chance and Carter, before the break,
we saw them fly in, buzz the tower. They took out the champs.
[Wade] Yeah. It was a cheap shot blindside attack.
[Vic] Oh, now it's a cheap shot.
[Wade] How could it not be? They weren't looking.
-They were hot skulking. -I feel so bad, Wade.
[Wade laughs] You watch this show with one eye closed, that's your problem.
[Vic] If I watch it with one eye closed, what do you watch it with?
[Wade] I've got both eyes wide open right now as Mandy Rose is in town.
[Vic] Well, look, when it comes to Mandy Rose, she said last week
the perception of Toxic Attraction is going to change.
[Wade] Imagine holding all of the gold in NXT for six-plus months
and still being disrespected
like they've had it handed to them because they're hot.
Toxic Attraction are always going to have to do more
to prove the hateful trolls who are jealous of their looks
that they deserve to be at the absolute pinnacle of NXT.
[Vic] This matchup for Indi Hartwell, it's really a chance for Hartwell
to put the past in the past, in the rear view mirror.
She compared the last year to a roller coaster.
Her family's gone ups and downs in her personal life.
[Wade] I'll tell you, she's done it all to herself, in my opinion.
-Focus on what you can control and-- -[Vic] Do you have any compassion?
[Wade] The only thing you can control in this industry
is what you do when you're inside those ropes,
and right now, Indi Hartwell is starting in full control.
[Vic] Okay, well, you have to admit that this is the biggest opportunity
in the career of Indi Hartwell.
[Wade] I agree completely.
She is a former NXT women's tag champion.
-She's had some huge moments… -[Vic] Into the cover is the champ.
-Hartwell kicks out at one. -[Wade]… in the past,
but this is a different conversation.
This is a singles division.
She is fighting NXT's finest, the best of the best, Mandy Rose.
Any time I got a chance in my career to take on any former champion,
I knew exactly where I stood in the rankings once the matchup was over.
I knew what my weaknesses were,
and whether I was going to make the grade.
[Vic] You might have said something I actually agree with.
Did you just admit that if Indi Hartwell were to be victorious in this matchup,
as Rose into a cover, hooking that leg and another near fall,
would a victory put Hartwell in line for a championship match?
[Wade] I have always been an advocate that if a superstar
beats a champion in a non-title matchup,
they therefore deserve an opportunity at that championship
at some point in the future.
However, it is easier said than done,
and I'm not convinced that Indi Hartwell
has the ability to knock off Mandy Rose this evening.
[Vic] Oh, we talked about going at it alone here tonight for Mandy Rose
after what we witnessed with Chance, Carter and the rest of Toxic Attraction.
For Indi Hartwell, she said she's finally going at it alone.
She's all by herself for the first time in her career,
and she is right now taking it to the NXT women's champion.
[Wade] This is something we've seen in the past.
Indi Hartwell, when she's in full flow, can be a powerhouse in the division.
It's something that's oftentimes overlooked.
She's as strong as they come.
[Vic] Into the cover to knock off the champ,
and Rose able to kick out at two.
Indi Hartwell trying to stay on top, Rose wisely rolling to the outside.
[referee] Come on, let's go.
[Vic] Can Hartwell beat the NXT women's champion?
Give me a second!
[Vic] Back live on NXT.
Tensions are high throughout the entire night
as a week from Saturday it is NXT In Your House premium live event.
NXT women's champion, Mandy Rose, in control throughout the commercial break.
Take a look right here by pulling the hair and cutting corners, Rose took control.
[Wade] Pulling hair? What, is that a crime of the century now all of a sudden?
If you've got long hair, it's your own fault.
-There's nothing stopping Indi Hartwell… -It's against the rules.
[Wade] …shaving her head if she has a problem with hair pulling.
[Vic] Do you ever listen to the words that come out of your mouth?
[Wade] All the time. I always watch the show back just to listen to me,
I mute every time you talk.
[Vic] Oh.
Take nothing away from the right hand of Rose.
Hartwell could be out. Rose into the cover, hook of the leg,
and Hartwell able to power out at two.
[Wade] Certainly can slug away with the best of them.
[Vic] Mandy Rose has to have her eye not only on Hartwell
but also the NXT women's Breakout Tournament.
[Wade] Yes, indeed. All of Toxic Attraction do.
Look, the winner of the Breakout Tournament--
[shouting] You are nobody!
You're alone. You're a loser.
[Wade] The winner of the Breakout Tournament gets a guaranteed opportunity
at a championship of their choosing.
-The winner-- -Never looks like me!
[Wade] Oh. The winner, in theory, could find a tag partner
and take on Gigi and Jacy for NXT tag gold should they choose.
[Vic] Oh, Roxanne Perez is in the finals. Who will meet her?
Will it be Fallon Henley or Tiffany Stratton? We find out tonight.
But right now, we're finding out what Indi Hartwell is made of.
Battling through, can Hartwell knock off the measuring stick
for the women's division here in NXT?
[Wade] Mandy Rose a little too cocky for her own good there,
and that is a huge mistake against a competitor like Indi Hartwell.
Her back giving away, though.
[Vic] Rose has been focusing on the lower back on Hartwell,
but Hartwell now trying to block out the pain.
[Vic] Oh, that's one way to do it.
Try to string together some high-impact offense.
[Wade] Indi Hartwell now getting the wind in her sails.
[Vic] This could be it. This could be the moment.
And a kick out by the champion at two and a half.
[Wade] This has been the issue for Indi Hartwell in the past.
This concerned her, she loses focus at the most critical moments in a matchup.
[Vic] Huge main event still to come, but right now it's all about Mandy Rose.
Indi Hartwell. Rose able to roll through.
Shoving her down. Hartwell able to kick out again.
Another near fall, and Hartwell now coming right back in.
Plants Rose. Hartwell planted Rose.
-This could be it. This could be it. -[crowd counting]
Rose again able to kick out at two.
[Wade] It's the kind of move that would've put away 95%
of the compet-- Whoa.
[Vic] Well, there's Dolin and Jayne, and there's Chance, there's Carter.
This issue pouring out into the arena.
[Wade] Haven't Jayne and Dolin taken enough already?
This is just abuse.
[Vic] We said it was chaotic. We said tensions were high.
So close to NXT In Your House premium live event.
Our table's shaking.
[Wade] Chance and Carter are way out of control here.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Jayne not going to like the view when she turns her-- Oh.
Hartwell got dropped.
Rose using a distraction to take full advantage.
[bell rings]
[Toxic Attraction's music plays]
[announcer] Here is your winner,
the NXT women's champion,
Mandy Rose.
[Vic] By hook or by crook,
Mandy Rose, the one with her hand held high,
but there is absolute chaos all around us right now, Barrett. Watch out.
[Wade] A pier-six brawl around ringside.
Mandy Rose wisely getting the hell out of dodge. I wish I could.
Too close for comfort.
[Vic] These women are tearing each other apart.
[music continues]
-[Vic] But whether you like her or not-- -I do.
[Vic] Yes, the NXT women's champ-- Whoa!
[woman shouting]
-[Vic] Wendy Choo. -[man] Come on, Wendy. Get out of here.
[Wade] Smashed in the face.
[man] What is your problem?
[Wade] Emptying the contents of the ball bag all over Mandy Rose.
[Vic] Choo unconventional, to say the least.
Like my balls now?
[crowd shouting]
[Wendy Choo's music plays]
-[Wade] What a disgusting act. -What do you mean disgusting act?
[Vic] Mandy Rose, message has been sent by Wendy Choo.
[music continues]
Wendy Choo getting the last laugh over Mandy Rose once again,
but with me now is the NXT champion, Bron Breakker.
And Bron, earlier today you found a personal photo in the locker room.
Is Joe Gacy finally getting to you?
Oh, McKenzie, it's a little bit creepy at first,
but Gacy's just trying to figure out a way to get me to snap.
There is nothing that idiot can do to get me to throw off my focus.
I want to get your thoughts on tonight's main event against Duke Hudson.
This is a clip of me in high school
running back an 85-yard touchdown.
[McKenzie] That's impressive.
Yes, but I can't believe he got this clip.
My dad promised me he was going to be at that game
and he just couldn't make it because he was in Japan, so.
Are you okay, Bron?
[sighs] Yeah, I'm good.
It's not going to work. Thanks, McKenzie.
[Wade] Bron Breakker can play the ice man all he wants,
but Gacy has to be getting under his skin there.
-[rock music] -[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a semi-finals match
in the NXT women's Breakout Tournament.
Introducing first, Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] Well, you see the NXT universe's love towards Tiffany Stratton.
Stratton talked her way into this NXT Breakout Tournament matchup
replacing Nikkita Lyons. She'll take on Fallon Henley.
Who's making it to the finals? We find out next.
Another week, another Diamond disappointment, boy.
The leader of the Diamond Mine, Roderick Strong,
coming up with lame-o injury.
There's trouble in paradise in Diamond Mine, isn't there?
All is not too well down at the Diamond dojo.
Hey, remember when we wrecked the place?
It was more of a remodeling.
Although they never thanked us for doing that.
They didn't, and I don't think they're gonna pull through in ten days.
In Your House, the rough and tough Creed Brothers
get another sample of the two tastiest snacks in NXT.
Do you mean the team so unified
their two minds and bodies work together as one?
Yes, boy.
The team whose gorgeous locks flow in the wind
like a thoroughbred racing in an open field.
Yes, boy.
The team who will never be beat and whose name
is synonymous with tag team greatness.
Yes, boy.
Your NXT tag team champions.
Pretty Deadly.
-[crowd booing] -[Fallon Henley's music plays]
[Vic] Can you stop smiling?
[Wade] If the question is, will Pretty Deadly
retain the golden In Your House,
the answer has to be, "Yes, boy."
[music continues]
[announcer] Introducing, Fallon Henley.
[Wade] Oh, cheer up, Vic.
[music continues]
[Vic] Some days I just-- I'm really just wondering.
Let's move on to the here and now.
Let's get an updated look at the NXT women's Breakout Tournament bracket.
Earlier tonight, Roxanne Perez advanced.
She's watching, she's waiting.
Will it be Tiffany Stratton or Fallon Henley
to join Perez in the finals?
Again, Stratton is in this match
because Nikkita Lyons had to withdraw due to injury.
This semi-final matchup, I mean, think about Fallon Henley.
She was prepared to face Nikkita Lyons.
Totally had to switch up her strategy and had to do it in short notice.
[Wade] Well, yes, she did, but at least Fallon Henley came to NXT today
for a Breakout Tournament semi-final.
Tiffany Stratton came here today presumably to sit and catering.
In fact, it's lucky she even had her ring gear with her.
Stratton deserves all of our respect.
-[Vic] Hold on. Hold on a second. -For risking her well-being--
[Vic] So you don't credit Henley with not taking the easy way out?
[Wade] Credit? No. Come on.
[Vic] What do you mean no? Are you serious?
[Wade] Henley wanted a bye through to the final here.
Let's credit Tiffany Stratton
for not allowing Henley to take the easy way out.
No freebies on Tiffany Stratton's watch.
[Vic] So Stratton just goes right into semi-finals
and one win away from the finals?
Didn't have to do a quarter-final matchup, so that's fair?
That goes completely against what you just said.
[Wade] Tiffany Stratton did not ask to be put in this situation.
In fact, it is an absolute scandal that she wasn't entered
into the Breakout Tournament in the first place.
I will go-- Oh! I'm going to go one further.
Tiffany Stratton beats Sarray three weeks ago in NXT,
so let's call that her first-round Breakout Tournament.
[Vic] No, no, no. We're not take-- It's up to three weeks ago.
Where do you come up with your math?
[Wade] The tournament started two weeks ago.
[Vic] That wasn't an official-- I'm done arguing with you,
because right now Henley taking it to Stratton.
Look, Henley knows all about injuries.
You got to have an update on Brooks Jensen.
-We saw Briggs and Jensen earlier tonight. -Yes, I do.
[Wade] My sources inform me that Brooks Jensen is--
-Oh! -Looks nasty.
[Wade] Brooks Jensen is still a virgin,
and with his trusty right hand out of commission,
we urgently need to #findbrooksagirl.
[Vic] I'm sure we're all pulling for Briggs and Jensen
to be back soon here in NXT.
As right now, Tiffany Stratton could be getting ready to punch--
So, getting to punch her ticket into the finals.
Did you say he's still a-- You say your sources know that much information?
[Wade] Yes, I've got great sources, believe me. I know all the-- Oh.
Ins and outs that are going on in the NXT locker room.
[Vic] Stratton into the cover, will she make it to the finals?
And a kick out by Henley.
[Wade] What a stunning job Tiffany Stratton is doing here.
Take another look at this Olympic-level gymnast athleticism on display.
[Vic] Whoa, no one's questioning the athleticism of Tiffany Stratton.
She is an Olympic-level gymnast.
What people question is the way she goes about her business.
[Wade] Listen, Tiffany Stratton has understood way faster
than most people arrive in NXT.
The athleticism will only get you halfway.
[Vic] Oh, and Stratton, chop block, continuing to chop down
and focus on the left knee of Fallon Henley.
You can see Henley right now is in pain.
Maybe desperation starting to sink in on Henley
because she knows she loses, she's done.
There is no tomorrow. You win, you move on.
You lose, you go home.
-Double stomp from Stratton. -I'm going to the finals.
[Vic] If you win, you will.
And Stratton into the cover, and another near fall.
Henley keeping her dream alive.
[Wade] Just alive by a thread right now, it has to be said.
[Vic] Grayson Waller certainly watching closely as Tiffany Stratton--
[Wade] The whole world is watching Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] Certainly has brought her A game again here tonight.
Take a look at the offense. Look at the bridge, look at the torque.
Is Henly going to submit? Is she going to tap out?
[Wade] Look at the flexibility and the core strength.
Exactly what you would expect from Tiffany Stratton.
Fallon Henley must be in agony right now.
[Vic] Oh. And Henley doing anything she can.
We talk about desperation starting to set in for Fallon Henley.
Could be realizing the final slipping through her hands
here tonight to Stratton.
Stratton continuing to take it to Henley.
Now Henley fed up.
[Wade] I'll tell you this, Fallon Henley, country girl,
she can bawl with the best of them.
[Vic] She's gonna have to bring out all the brawling techniques in this matchup.
She had a clear path to the finals earlier today
when it announced Nikkita Lyons could not compete.
Henley didn't want the easy way.
She wanted to earn it and she's going to have to tonight.
[Wade] Absolutely. Learning those shots from the likes of Briggs and Jensen,
-country strong boys. -Oh!
But right now, Fallon Henley all the momentum.
Can barely stand up though, it has to be said.
[Vic] Stratton trying to go again for the left knee.
Henley able to cut her off, and now a big right hand.
[Wade] It's a ballroom brawling technique there from Fallon Henley.
[Vic] Henley with Stratton in her sights and-- Oh!
[Vic] Referee checking on Henley. Henley is not going to give up.
Henley is not going to quit, but Stratton charging right in and-- Oh!
[Wade] Will be a lot better off quitting at this point.
Save yourself from the inevitable, but it might be too late.
[Vic] Quite the twist from Tiffany.
[referee] One, two--
Into the cover,
-and Stratton is headed to the finals. -[bell rings]
[Tiffany Stratton's music plays]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] Not the outcome
Fallon Henley was hoping for here tonight,
but let's go back to what you talked about earlier.
The athleticism of Tiffany Stratton.
[Wade] Just ridiculous at body control from Tiffany Stratton.
Someone who's gone from zero to 100 here in NXT
in a blink of an eye.
Now finding herself in the finals of the women's Breakout Tournament.
Thanks to this right here.
You'll never see that anywhere else in the world of sports entertainment
except from Tiffany Stratton, a young lady who has a massive future.
[Vic] Oh, yes, and look here. Grayson Waller out here to celebrate
as if he made it to the finals of the NXT women's Breakout Tournament,
but the finals are now set.
Stratton will face Roxanne Perez.
The winner etches their name in history
and also earns a guaranteed championship opportunity of their choosing
here in NXT.
[music continues]
Tiffany Stratton moving on to the finals of the NXT women's Breakout Tournament,
but with me are two women who are ready to break anything that stands in their way.
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter.
We told everyone to stop mistaking our kindness for weakness.
Toxic wants to keep dodging us, so we hunted them down
and Toxic found out that we won't be denied.
Damn right we won't. We don't care if it's NXT 1.0 or 2.0.
We are fed up and we're not going to stop until we get what we want.
Now, if Toxic "Trash" wants to do something about what happened tonight,
they can bring their asses to In Your House,
put those titles on the line, and see what happens.
[Choo] Mm.
I like the sound of that match.
I also like the sound of my sack of balls hitting Mandy in the face.
[crowd distant cheering]
I don't know about that, but that woman's title did look good on you.
[giggles] Thank you.
Well, I'm thinking that In Your House,
Toxic Attraction enters with all the gold,
but you guys can leave with the tag titles and I will move on
-to be the next NXT women's champion. -Hm.
[whispering] I have some extra room for the championship in my pillow.
Challenges have been made for Toxic Attraction,
but coming up next it's Von Wagner versus Ikemen Jiro.
Now let's take a closer look at Von Wagner's path of destruction.
Our actions are very simple.
If you step to Von Wagner,
you become Ikemen Jiro getting thrown into the audience in the front row.
[crowd clamoring]
[man] On the shelf for four weeks.
If you step to Von Wagner,
you become Brooks Jensen,
broken hand on the shelf for eight weeks.
[Vic] He's attacked members of the NXT universe.
[Wade] Von Wagner has lost his damn mind.
-No, wait. -Let's go.
[crowd] Oh!
[Vic] Who is going to be able to stop Von Wagner?
[Vic] I hear from Mr. Stone, if you step to Von Wagner, bad things happen.
Ikemen Jiro looking for retribution here tonight.
Wagner/Jiro go one-on-one finally, next on NXT.
[hip-hop music]
[narrator] In NXT 2.0,
we got the drip, so find your fit.
[pop music]
NXT shop, as close as it gets.
My high school graduation is tomorrow and I'm so excited.
I'll be sitting with my friends before I walk across the stage
to accept my diploma.
Some of my friends want to be teachers,
nurses, or marketing executives.
And that's awesome, but my focus has always been WWE.
I studied my ass off
and I got accepted into some of the top-tier colleges and universities.
It's going to be challenging to continue my education
and train to be a superstar,
but I'm up for the challenge.
Since WWE is allowing me to attend college while training at the performance center,
I have a big choice to make about which school to go to.
And next week, with my high school diploma in hand, I make my decision.
[soft music]
Yeah, I don't know how it happened, right, and you guys need to be careful.
All right, I got to go. I got to get ready.
You know I didn't do any of this stuff, right?
Yeah. It's all Gacy.
Okay, good.
You also know that I'm ready for tonight.
You know that a man's at his most dangerous
when he's got nothing to lose.
Yeah? Well, I'll see you out there.
I don't care if you got daddy issues. You just need to grow a pair.
[grunting]
Gacy was right about you.
You are predictable.
[Wade] There you go. Judge people on their actions, not their words.
Bron Breakker will always be a loose cannon.
[crowd booing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied by Mr. Stone,
Von Wagner.
[Vic] How about the actions of Von Wagner?
It's Pretty simple, Wade.
Everywhere Wagner goes,
destruction follows closely behind.
[Wade] Oh, man. Those fans in the front row booing Von Wagner are rather brave.
Not so long ago, Von Wagner was punching out members of our audience.
Injuring Brooks Jensen and Ikemen Jiro.
Throwing Wes Lee over our announce table.
Von Wagner is a whirlwind of rage and fury.
If you value your health, he is a man best avoided.
[Vic] NXT, as close as it gets, as you just mentioned,
I don't want to get too close to Von Wagner.
[Ikemon Jiro's music plays]
[announcer] His opponent, Ikemen Jiro.
[Vic] Oh, look at Jiro.
Sideline no longer, making a beeline right to Von Wagner.
-[Wade] Not even waiting for the bell. -Yes, finally, this match is official.
Look at Jiro swinging away.
On WWE digital exclusive declared no one messes with style strong.
[Wade] No one messes with style strong? It's a bit too late for that.
You've had your jacket torn to shreds by Von Wagner,
you've been yeeted into the audience head first.
Clearly, Von Wagner can and will mess with style strong,
and it looks like he's going to continue doing exactly that
after that flurry of offense from Ikemon Jiro.
Mr. Stone said there is no other superstar in NXT like Von Wagner,
and here is why.
[Wade] Effortless power.
Look, 6'6", 280 pounds of explosive ferocity.
Once again, Ikemon Jiro is getting to taste it firsthand.
I'm going to agree with Mr. Stone once again because he's--
[Vic] Wagner into the cover, forearm across the face
an Jiro gets his right shoulder up at two.
Plus, I see you're agreeing with Mr. Stone,
but as we've seen recently as we get another up close and personal,
look at this devastation from Von Wagner,
what's his relationship with Sofia Cromwell?
Sofia Cromwell is a highly regarded business associate of Mr. Stone.
What is the precise nature of that business relationship,
well, I'm not at liberty to divulge to you right now.
Oh! Allow me to translate that for you, Vic Joseph.
Mind your own business.
[crowd booing]
[Vic] Well, Wagner just looking out into the NXT universe,
and he has been terrorizing the NXT locker room,
but for what?
-Why? -Let's face it.
[Wade] He has been merely protecting his business associate
from the unwanted attention she's been getting from the likes of Brooks Jensen,
Ikemen Jiro, and Nathan Frazer.
[Vic] What are you watching that I'm not?
[Wade] They'd been leering at her. Ogling her like she's a piece of meat.
[Vic] They walked by and they look over to her.
She's sometimes in the crowd staring at them. What do you mean ogling?
[Wade] She's looking in their direction.
They are wanting a piece of her. They think this is a meat market.
That's not how it works. She's come here to conduct business.
-Give her some respect. -Are you on the payroll?
[Wade] Otherwise, you will get the Von Wagner treatment.
[Vic] Wagner's squeezing away at Jiro.
There's Jiro now trying to create a little bit of separation.
Internally, this has to be flooded with emotions.
[Wade] Right now, Ikemen Jiro gets one punch, and that is a success,
but he's always immediately shut back down.
Look, this is his first match back after being injured by Von Wagner.
Whoa! Ooh.
I've been there before. It's an emotional moment for anyone
after weeks or months of frustration on the sidelines.
I haven't ever had to come back
from being injured intentionally by an opponent.
So, yeah, Ikemen Jiro quite rightly furious right now
but it ain't helping him, is it?
[Vic] Right now we're seeing if "style strong" can combat Von Wagner,
and at least in this moment, Jiro being able to contain his emotions.
Stay a little calmer than what we just witnessed with Bron Breakker.
[Wade] Pounced the big man out of the ring,
but somehow Von Wagner still on his feet.
[Vic] Nice moonsault Jiro.
Might gotten all of it, certainly got enough of it.
And, oh, Mr. Stone coming out of his loafers.
[Wade] Mr. Stone sweating away on the outside,
seeing his investment perhaps crashing like the stock market right now.
[Vic] What a win this would be for Jiro
for everything he has suffered through for the last month.
Big DDT off the top. Into the cover.
And Wagner just getting the right shoulder up, but look,
Von Wagner right now is on the back foot.
[Wade] Von Wagner is not supposed to be in this position.
[Vic] Oh. Wagner just ripping Jiro down by his jacket.
[Wade] Genius move. Who wears a jacket in the ring?
That's why you don't wear a jacket in the ring.
[Vic] And the rage boiling out of Wagner.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] And evil intentions in the mind of Wagner
who just plants Ikemen Jiro.
And just like that, Von Wagner stands tall once again.
[Von Wagner's music plays]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Von Wagner.
[Wade] Pneumatic piston-like power from the big man, Von Wagner,
and it ended exactly how we all expected it to.
[music continues]
-[Wade] She's pointing at you. -She's not--
[Vic] Sofia Cromwell pointing over to us.
No, no, no, no. Not again. Not again.
-Oh! -What's Briggs doing here?
[Vic] Briggs swinging away.
Who could stop Von Wagner? We may have just found out.
[crowd clamoring]
Are you crazy?
[Vic] Briggs has seen firsthand
what Wagner could do to his friend, to his partner Jensen.
Briggs couldn't stand back and wait no longer.
[heavy metal music]
[reporter] Tony D'Angelo. Tony D'Angelo.
Look, I don't got time for this. I know what you want to hear.
Stacks and Two Dimes, they picked up the first victory tonight,
but this thing with the Legados has gone too far.
It needs to end before it turns into a turf war at In Your House.
Now, Santos, he thinks he's a businessman.
How about this, businessman?
I'm not asking, I'm demanding for one last business meeting.
As a sign of goodwill, last time you came to me.
This time, we'll go to you.
Go to him?
Tony, you remember how that went last time with AJ Galante.
Trust me. It's not going to go down like that, all right?
I got something in my back pocket.
If need be, I'll make him an offer he can't refuse.
Come on.
[Vic] Quite the offer from The Don,
but ahead of his North American championship showdown
at NXT In Your House premium live event.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams are headed to the barbershop next.
[hip-hop music]
Josh Briggs. Josh Briggs.
Josh Briggs!
You know what? Forget it.
Okay. Von, you have pissed off a lot of people in NXT.
Jiro is done and that is great,
but Nathan Frazer, Wes Lee, Briggs, Jensen?
You're going to need eyes in the back of your head.
-Do we have a game play-- -Stop. Relax.
You want to be noticed in NXT?
You ruffle feathers, and that's exactly what he is doing.
Trust me,
Von can handle anything that comes his way.
[deep sigh]
She's right.
[rock music]
Sofia Cromwell able to keep her head
when all around her is losing theirs.
-That is some good management. -Well, look.
Tensions are running at an all-time high here in NXT,
because we know a week from Saturday
is NXT's In Your House premium live event. We're all excited for what's--
[Mandy Rose] Vic, are you done? You done?
I don't want to hear another word out of your string bean body.
Okay. Shut up and listen.
Wendy Choo, I'm done. I'm done.
The pajamas, the slippers, the stupid pillow.
And now you want a chance at my women's title?
The thought of you carrying this, let alone touching this, makes me sick.
Makes me want to throw up all over your onesie.
Wendy, you want to play jokes on me?
Honey, you're the joke.
You're a grown-up kid and I'm a grown-ass woman.
Kayden and Katana, you say that you are the only real team here.
[scoffs]
Let's be real for a second, you can't compete with us.
You're literally two feet tall.
And at In Your House,
we're going to send you right back to little munchkin land
with the rest of the Oompa Loompas running around here.
You see, there's a difference between wanting the ball
and running with it.
We make it look easy.
Even with your little ninja warrior skills,
[scoffs] you can't keep up.
Because the truth is you're all just insecure.
You saw how fast Toxic Attraction rose to the top
in a remarkable amount of time.
Meanwhile, you're struggling to even get a taste of what we have.
You want your chance? You're going to get it at In Your House.
But we're going to walk in as champions
and we are going to walk right back out as champions.
Next week, let's make it official.
You want these titles?
You don't have the balls to get these titles.
Wade, back to you, honey.
Oh, ho. Did you hear that? She said my name.
-Mandy Rose said my name. -Anyway, we have to move on.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams recently were in the barbershop
and they received an unexpected visitor.
[hip-hop music]
[music continues]
We got In Your House in two weeks, y'all.
I need to get my championship back from Cameron Grimes
by any means necessary.
Exactly. We have In Your House, but I've been in your house.
-I've seen gold chains. Gold wrist. -Let's talk about it.
-Gold watches. -Something like.
What about the gold around the waist, man?
Since I lost that championship, I'm not walking the same.
I'm not talking the same. I don't recognize myself in the mirror.
-It's getting bad. -Wait, wait. Easy, easy.
-Because you're still that guy. -I am.
-I got a game plan. -What you think?
We jump in twice, third time's the charm.
He has the title, but he's just a substitute.
How about we beat him to the moon and all the way back.
-Matter of fact, we beat him so bad-- -What?
-Oh. -[Cameron laughing]
Hey, excuse me. How are you doing? How can I help you?
I just came to talk.
There's no need to get hot about it, Trick. [laughing]
Are you crazy? What are you doing here?
What's wrong, Melo? You expect me to come jump you from behind or something?
No, man, don't worry. I came here because I wanted to talk to you.
Man to man. Eye to eye.
You see, last week right before me and Solo
absolutely crushed you, guys.
[mixed voices]
You said something about me being lucky.
I did say you were lucky because you are.
The whole world might have been happy to see you win that championship,
everyone but me.
Me neither.
You don't deserve that championship, Cameron Grimes.
You might be great in the ring,
but you don't hold that title the way that I held that title.
You don't rock that title the way that I rock that title.
And you sure as hell
are not the/a champion.
Maybe I don't deserve it, but I damn sure earned it.
You were the a champion,
but that's all you're ever going to be, was a champion.
-Oh. -Yeah, you're right.
I am a champion, but you, you're just a titleholder.
Whoo!
This titleholder isn't gonna sit here and run his mouth.
There's a guy that just got here from NXT UK,
and some are saying that he's faster than you.
Some are even saying that he might even be better than you.
How else could I get prepared for you
is to not beat the better you?
Next week, Cameron Grimes versus Nathan Frazer.
And I'm going to do everything I can to prepare,
because at In Your House I'm going to know
that Cameron Grimes is better than Carmelo Hayes.
I'll see you at In Your House.
[mixed voices]
I got nothing to prove to him. Y'all know I'm the A Champion.
Cut the A Champion's hair.
-I'm going to prove it in two weeks. -I ain't got worry about him.
Come on, man. Just cut my hair.
[hip-hop music]
[Vic] Carmelo Hayes called Grimes just a titleholder
while Grimes said Hayes is just a champion.
The time for talk is over.
A week from Saturday, the NXT North American title on the line
at In Your House premium live event.
[Wade] And the championship hits just keep on coming.
An exhausted Creed Brothers lost to Pretty Deadly in the tag ball,
but this time they are fresh and ready for the rematch.
Tag gold on the line at NXT In Your House.
[Vic] When it comes to championships,
there will be no champion's advantage for Bron Breakker.
If Bron Breakker gets disqualified, he loses the NXT title
and Joe Gacy will be the NXT champion.
It all goes down a week from Saturday
live at NXT In Your House premium live event.
[Bron Breakker's music plays]
[Vic] And speaking of the champion.
[music continues]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, the NXT champion,
Bron Breakker.
-[crowd cheering] -[Vic] All night long
mind games have been played.
Can Bron Breakker control his emotions?
That's the question not just for tonight, Wade,
but also the question at NXT In Your House premium live event.
[Wade] Well, let's face it. He's already lost control once tonight
in the locker room with Duke Hudson.
It doesn't exactly bode well for him, does it?
[crowd cheering]
[music continues]
[crowd cheering]
Tonight, you two have done a fabulous job.
Clearly, we're getting to him,
and in this next match,
we'll make sure of it.
[music continues]
[guy speaking Italian]
[Wade] Is Da Vinci heading our way?
But also heading our way ahead of In Your House,
Toxic A are sick of the trash talk behind their backs.
Next week they've demanded a women's championship summit
with their three big-mouthed enemies.
[Vic] Cameron Grimes preparing for Carmelo Hayes.
Grimes going to take on the high-flying, death-defying Nathan Frazer
just days before his defense of the NXT North American title
at NXT In Your House premium live event.
[Wade] Cora Jade watched ringside earlier tonight
as Elektra Lopez was competing.
Well, now she gets even closer.
Jade/Lopez one-on-one right here next week.
[Vic] But it is main event time this week on NXT.
[Duke Hudson's music plays]
[announcer] Introducing, Duke Hudson.
[Vic] I don't want to take anything from the main event,
but also how about the meeting between Santos Escobar and Tony D'Angelo
-next week? -Oh, yeah.
[Wade] That's going to go real smoothly, isn't it?
-Knowing those two. -An offer you cannot refuse.
[Vic] I cannot wait for next week, but also cannot wait
for this main event matchup between Hudson and Breakker.
And let's focus on Bron Breakker for a moment.
Where is the champion's mind at
after mind games played all night by Joe Gacy?
[Wade] We have taken a trip into Bron's past this evening
which would play with… whoa, any of our minds.
-[Vic] There is Gacy. -Good looking out from the rafters.
[Wade] Joe Gacy and his hooded warriors flanking him,
having a prime position to watch that man, the champ, Bron Breakker.
The creepy part for me is, how did Gacy
get his hands on these personal items of Bron Breakker,
and what is the message he's sending?
Nothing is private? Nothing is safe?
[Vic] Look at Duke Hudson right now taking it to Breakker pie facing him.
Trying to frustrate Bron Breakker. Trying to get under the champion's skin,
which he already has once tonight, and look, is Bron rattled?
Is he predictable? Is everything Joe Gacy has said the truth?
-Whoa, Frankensteiner. -Absolutely.
[Wade] He would've exploded in a moment's notice
in the best of times-- Oh.
And we are far from the best of times for Bron Breakker.
He's getting it from all angles. He has been all night.
He has been for weeks. Let's be honest.
[Vic] Breakker trying to stay calm, cool and collected
as Duke Hudson wailing away.
This match coming about after Hudson felt disrespected
-by the NXT champion last week. -Yes, he did.
[Wade] Hudson hit a bit of a low recently.
[Vic] Hudson into the cover. Breakker able to kick out at two.
Another cover this time, hooking the leg. Breakker kicks out even quicker.
[Wade] Hudson has reassessed himself.
He's done being disrespected by anybody.
Sometimes you just got to look at yourself In the mirror.
If you don't like the guy staring back at you,
do something about it.
Duke is here now to make moves. He knows his time is right now.
[Vic] Well, we talked about Indi Hartwell earlier tonight.
This is also same boat for Duke Hudson, a huge opportunity.
[Wade] Huge opportunity did not go well for Indi Hartwell earlier this evening.
I will tell you this, if Duke pulls off a victory here,
he should be first in line for whoever… wow,
walks out of In Your House as the champion.
[Vic] How about the strength of Bron Breakker?
Let's focus back on the champion
as we see Joe Gacy still peering down over our shoulders.
I have to take a look up. I don't trust Joe Gacy wherever he may be.
Is Bron's back against a proverbial wall heading into In Your House?
[Wade] His biggest weakness since day one
-is his inability to control emotions. -Oh, no.
[Wade] On his first night in NXT,
he immediately challenged the champion then of NXT.
Two months ago, got goated into a triple threat match by Dolph Ziggler.
Lost his championship, but Bron has never been pushed like this--
[Vic] Hudson shoots at half, hooks the leg, and another near fall.
[Wade] By any opponent thus far.
[Vic] Take another look at this decleating clothesline
from Duke Hudson.
[Wade] You have to say Bron was slow in following Duke out the ring there,
obviously a lot on his mind. That's what cost him.
It allowed Duke that moment just to gather himself and take control.
-[crowd booing] -[Vic] Hudson now mocking Breakker.
It was Hudson who said a man is most dangerous
when he has nothing to lose.
Hudson with everything to gain here tonight.
And continuing to just to try to push the buttons of Bron Breakker.
You talk about the proverbial wall.
How far has Gacy gotten under Bron's skin, in your opinion?
[Wade] Well, I'll tell you, this is not been the normal mind game.
If you're in the world of sports entertainment, expect mind games.
We always get them from left, right, and center,
but this has been a different level.
The level that Bron has faced from Gacy over the past couple of months.
Bron has been pushed off a ledge, he's been ambushed.
He's had his father kidnapped.
He's had his Hall of Fame ring stolen.
Bron really doesn't know how to handle this.
In fact, I don't know how anyone would be able to handle it.
[Vic] Hudson running into it. A little bit too much time for Breakker now.
Trying to pick up some speed.
Look at the high-impact crash between these two superstars.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Gacy looking on. Can Breakker bounce back?
[Vic] Back live on NXT.
Duke Hudson taking on the NXT champion, Bron Breakker.
Hudson has been in control of this matchup over the last few minutes.
You've got to imagine, though, a lot going through the mind of the NXT champion.
[Wade] Yes. A couple of seconds ago,
it was the fist of Duke Hudson and it continues-- Oh, no.
[Vic] Now even closer to the action,
Joe Gacy and whomever those two individuals are,
but for Bron Breakker, Wade, how can Breakker
overcome his emotions at NXT In Your House?
[Wade] I'm going to be perfectly honest with you, I don't actually know.
[Vic] Oh. No, no, no.
[Wade] I don't know if Breakker can overcome those emotions,
but if somebody attacked my dad, I would end up doing jail time.
How can I expect Bron, with his temperament,
-to control himself at In Your House? -[crowd booing]
[Vic] Look who Breakker is at the feet at.
Bron Breakker
has been manipulated by Joe Gacy
through this entire night.
Old videos, old photos.
Joe Gacy doing anything he can to frustrate Breakker,
and Duke Hudson
is reaping the benefits here tonight.
You've been a fanboy of Hudson since day one.
[Wade] The man carries himself with confidence, 6'5",
hunk of prime Aussie beef
who is as tough as they come.
Some people perceive it as arrogance.
People's insecurities come out real fast when they're around the Duke.
[Vic] Now Hudson right on top of the champion.
Look, Duke Hudson has said time and time again…
[groaning]
…he is done being disrespected.
Into the cover, hook of the leg.
Breakker able to kick out at two.
And what a feather in the cap it would be for Duke Hudson,
who right here, oh, changed the complexion of this matchup.
And then to add to it, bam,
shoulder-first into the solid steel
goes Bron Breakker.
And now Hudson in control.
[Wade] It was just genius tactics there from the Duke,
seeing an opportunity, capitalizing.
[Vic] Hudson. Do you see what Hudson's trying to lock in?
He's trying to send another message to Bron Breakker,
trying to recline back on the NXT champion.
[Wade] Just mind games after mind games, and it is-- Oh.
[Vic] Breakker done playing around.
Now Breakker trying to lock in a submission of his own.
Hudson continuing to fight. Roll through. Right to the throat goes Hudson.
[Wade] I will tell you this.
Bron Breakker has not been himself in this matchup at all.
-[Vic] What, would you be? -No, I'm not complaining at all.
[Wade] I just told you I understand. I have empathy for him,
but it hardly bodes well for In Your House, does it?
[Vic] Hudson looking to take Breakker for the ride.
Breakker had other plans for Hudson.
And now, can Bron Breakker
feel the emotion, feed off the energy
of the NXT universe?
[Wade] The energy in this arena right now
is the intense homing of evil
because Joe Gacy and his men are ringside,
loitering with intent.
[Vic] Oh, Breakker caught Hudson.
[crowd booing]
[Vic] We've seen this in the past from Bron Breakker.
Breakker starting to enter the zone.
The danger zone. Up and over.
[Wade] Shaking off those cobwebs
and with it, taking out Duke Hudson in the process.
[referee] One.
Two.
[crowd chanting] Breakker. Breakker. Breakker.
[Vic] We saw Breakker look over, but give credit to Bron Breakker
refocused on the task at hand.
[Wade] Yeah, that is a rare moment of self-control from the champ.
-Oh, don't speak too soon. -[crowd booing]
[Vic] Breakker.
[Wade] Just as we're giving him credit.
Turns around, starts swinging, taking his eye off the ball.
[Vic] And now-- Oh, Hudson.
-Where did he get a steel chair from? -[groaning]
And Breakker again fighting off all those.
-[Wade] This is turning into… -Gacy.
[Wade] …fast before our eyes.
[Vic] Swinging for the fences was Breakker.
Oh, Breakker.
[bell rings]
[crowd clamoring]
[announcer] The winner of the match, as a result of a disqualification,
Duke Hudson.
[crowd booing]
-[Vic] What a decision. -[Gacy] Well, if you use mind games, Bron,
or impulse…
[crowd booing]
…you can't control it.
-Shut up. -[laughing]
[crowd clamoring]
[Vic] If Bron Breakker gets disqualified for any reason at In Your House,
if he loses his composure,
Bron Breakker will lose the NXT title.
Can you imagine the NXT universe in the palm of Joe Gacy's hands?
[crowd chanting] Gacy sucks. Gacy sucks. Gacy sucks.
Subtitles: Patricia Eguren . Gacy sucks. Gacy sucks.