[WWE intro music]
[narrator] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[Vic] The NXT universe is fired up
and has been
buzzing all week long
as we inch closer to the great
American bash.
Welcome to NXT.
Vic Joseph along side with Wade
Barrett and it is a huge night
and we have a big match to kick
us off tonight here on NXT.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall
is for the NXT tag team
championship!
[crowd cheers]
Introducing first, the challengers.
The team of Malik Blade and Edris Enofe.
And their opponents representing
Diamond Mine, they are the NXT
tag team champions, Julius and Brutus, The Creed Brothers.
[crowd chants "creed"]
[Vic] This is about the NXT tag team titles.
We said this was a big match,
this is also a huge opportunity
for Blade and Enofe, really
- getting to showcase their skills - [bell rings]
[Vic] And showcase that they're more than
just guys that make jokes.
[Wade] Yes, Enofe and Blade have been growing in confidence
week by week here in NXT--
[Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa, shoulders down
and we could have a major upset and a kick out.
Near fall early on.
[Wade] Looking to start a quick one there
there, did Malik Blade, but clearly
they're a funny duo, big person-- oh.
[Vic] Shoulders down again.
[Wade] Big personalities.
Do not overlook the athleticism
and the drive of Enofe and Blade
Biggest match of their career tonight.
Have to be hoping they can catch
the new champions while they are
napping and still in celebration mode.
[Vic] I'm also sure that Blade might rethink this strategy
trying to grapple and go to the
ground with someone in Brutus
who is undefeated in NCAA
competition.
[Wade] Yes, he's also about 300 pounds.
Got a massive weight advantage-- -[Vic] that's very true too.
[Wade] Over almost anyone here in NXT
including Malik Blade.
[Vic] Oh.
[Wade] There you see it firsthand,
the power of that bulldozer,
Brutus Creed.
[Vic] You mentioned that this being
the first title defense, is the first defense the hardest
when you're a champion?
More so when you're a new champion?
[Wade] Listen, let's take another
quick look at Brutus creed just
brute forcing Malik Blade into
his corner.
But you're right, the first
defense for me whenever I was a
champion was always the hardest
because you train, you diet, you
focus on that big championship
opportunity.
Then you win, you think the hard
work is over, rarely is the case.
Guess what? When you're the champ, that kind
of match takes place every
single time you're in the ring.
You know for a fact your
opponents are primed and ready
to make a big shock happen.
[Vic] Blade in control now and
talking about this matchup,
Roderick Strong, the leader of
Diamond Mine not very happy
that the Creeds just handed out a
championship opportunity.
[Wade] Yeah, and why shoud he be?
He is the leader
of the Diamond Mine.
Oh, nice moves here from Malik Blade.
Edris Enofe catching one.
[Vic] Into the cover, hook to the leg. New champs and a kick out at two.
[Wade] The Creeds are not supposed to be making decisions.
They have a leader of the Diamond Mine for that reason.
He's a former champ is Roderick Strong.
[Vic] wow, again, shoulders are down. Another near fall.
[Wade] Roderick Strong knows better than anybody just how this game's--
- what a torturous hold this is from Enofe - [Vic] Got the submission locked in.
- Look at this. - [Wade] Bending the lap.
[Vic] Look at the eyes of Julius
trying to shift momentum.
Shoulders are down as we see the
rest of Diamond Mine looking on.
[Wade] Yes, looking on.
Do not look too impressed either
and that is because Julius Creed
currently getting a beating.
This is why this wasn't smart to be handing out--
[Vic] shoulders down one more time.
Able to shift way this time,
Enofe-- No! He recaptures the hold.
[Wade] Yes, tightening it up too.
Julius Creed in a world of trouble.
Just goes to back up the point
that Roderick Strong was making.
Listen to the leader, the Creeds
have been great challengers, but
- now we're going to see-- - [Vic] Once again!
Another kick out.
[Wade] We're going to see if the Creeds can be great champions.
[Vic] Oh, and Julius wisely able to
grab on to the ankle, dragging off.
A back tag was made and look
Julius and Brutus, you can't be
upset that they want to be
fighting champions.
Into the cover.
You said the tag team continuity
almost was retention for the Creeds.
[Wade] Let me pull you up on that one.
Fighting champions to me
is great soundbite, everyone wants
to claim that they are
a fighting champ.
For me, you want to be a
fighting champion, you give the
first match to the people that
you won those championships from.
The first rematch should have
gone to Pretty Deadly, the former champs.
How can you be a fighting
champ if you haven't given them
a rematch yet?
[Vic] So, You're saying Pretty Deadly
is pretty jealous of Enofe and Blade right now?
[Wade] No, they're pretty screwed over, that's the problem.
They should have had a rematch,
they deserved it, they had a great
championship run, shocked
the world when they came over
the Atlantic here to NXT.
Won gold on their very first night.
To me, they deserve that first
opportunity to win back their gold.
[Wade] Take a look, Brutus right now
slowing the pace of this matchup down.
Trying to keep Enofe grounded.
There's quite the opportunity
being presented to Enofe and
Blade. Inside cradle, shoulders down, titles on the line!
Referee in great position,
Brutus' shoulders weren't down
and that goes back to just the
size of one-half of the NXT tag team champions.
[Wade] Pretty much got a rounded back
even when get him on his back
both shoulders are rarely touching.
It's a really difficult body frame
to try and pin down and Enofe just found that out firsthand.
[Vic] Right now just getting grinded in the center
of the ring is Enofe.
Take a look at Brutus
take a look at Julius right now looking on.
Creeds have been in control,
weather that storm earlier on up front.
Almost the emotions of Blade and Enofe carried them through
the first few moments of this matchup.
[Wade] I think it's like a little moment
there to knock the cobwebs
off the Creeds, but you're right,
they have looked sharp ever since.
This isn't the position that the challengers want to be in.
- Testing strength-- - [Vic] Oh, speaking of strength.
[fans count] One, two!
[Vic] Shoulders are down this time
and and a near fall.
Nice Northern Lights suplex by Enofe
who makes the tag when the door was open and in comes Blade
and down!
Pushed by the chest as quick as
entered the fray.
- [Wade] It's so easy. - [Vic] Tag.
[Wade] Oh, smash there from Brutus
Creed, now bringing in his
fresher brother. We've seen this before
this kind of ground and pound technique
they have perfected.
[Vic] Cover by Julius, and quick
kick out by Blade.
I wonder if the reactions of the
rest of Diamond Mine have
changed to more of a smile-- Diamond Mine back in control.
Now you can see the impressive
nature of Julius and Brutus
paying off.
All those extra hours in the
Diamond dojo really have come
out and helped the Creed brothers really solidify
themselves as one of the top teams.
Brutus now into a cover, hook to the leg!
and another near fall.
[Wade] You talk about that extra time in the diamond mine
it's all thanks to the leader, Roderick strong
setting up such
a great situation for these two
athletes to go out, execute
and win gold.
[Vic] Oh, blade tried his best to get out of the way
but you could still feel the effects
just ever so slightly.
Off target, but still got a little bit to Julius.
[Wade] Julius Creed has such a long frame.
It's very difficult to get out of the way of his body
as it comes crashing down.
Malik Blade needed to be a little bit
quicker there.
[Vic] Blade and-- oh!
Blade able to turn things around, tagged in Enofe.
I don't think Julius realized it
but if he didn't, he certainly does now.
Two on one, oh.
Julius able to get out of the
way, but look at the pace
starting to quicken in this matchup and bam!
the pace stops.
[Wade] Right to the kisser.
What a dropkick from Edris Enofe, crawling for that tag.
Thankfully for him, Malik blade just about got there in time.
[Vic and Wade] Oh!
[Wade] Nasty hit to the lower back there.
[Vic] Oh, another-- oh, Blade this time went for the ride
Creed brothers in control.
NXT tag team titles on the line.
[fans cheering]
[Vic] Back live on NXT.
The Tag Team titles on the line.
The Creed brothers and their first championship defense
taking on Enofe and Blade.
Of course, it was the Creed Brothers
who captured the NXT Tag Team titles
at the In Your House premium live event.
As we saw on that night, want to
do things the right way.
[Wade] Want to do them the right way
They're doing a hell of a job
right now, but hats off to Enofe
and Blade for hanging in there
this long.
The creeds have been mowing
through opponents, and right now
Malik Blade might have just got
himself an opportunity to take control.
[Vic] Oh, there's that quickness
from Enofe and Blade.
Could it bring them gold, into the cover goes Blade.
Hook on the leg. Is it another--
Brutus powers out at two.
I mean, at the end of the day, this match
got the spirit of competition, but… boom!
Right under the jaw, might have
knocked a lesser man out.
and then you see this tag team continuity.
Almost a three, almost bringing
gold to Blade and Enofe
but the spirit of competition is driving
both these teams here tonight.
[Wade] yeah, a display of power there from Blade too.
Now we're getting this quick tags
from Enofe and Blade clearly stepping up their game massively--
- [Vic] looking to fly-- - [Wade] In recent weeks.
[Vic] Elbow connects.
Cover and Julius!--
wisely… You saw Julius thinking for a moment
I got to get in there
because that was dangerously close
and once again…
Diamond Mine trying to talk some
strategy and it seems Ivy Nile might be a little worried right now.
[Wade] Well, I think the Creeds themselves
might well be regretting granting this
opportunity to Enofe and Blade.
Perhaps they thought this was going to be walk in the park for them.
Less of that however right now
they're in danger of losing
their championships on night one.
[Vic] When you think of everything that Blade and Enofe
have gone through this year trying to get
this opportunity, crawling, scratching.
What a huge opportunity?
Can they capitalize on that tonight?
Will we see what
you'd have to consider to be an upset?
[Wade] Oh, huge upset. One of the biggest
shockers of the year if Enofe and Blade
can kind of come out of nowhere and win gold-- oh!
[Vic] Oh.
[Wade] Sickening landing there for Enofe coming out face first.
[Vic] Oh! Speaking of face
Julius Creed just planting Enofe.
[Wade] Some rage inside Julius Creed at this point.
Looking a little raggedy in there.
Anger sipping out of his pores
and unfortunately for Blade and Enofe.
They are on the receiving end of this abuse.
[Vic] Well, Roderick strong should be all smiles at this juncture.
Julius showcasing strength, power and total domination!
in this match-up
Talk about a one-man wrecking crew.
[Wade] The ludicrously well-round athlete.
Scores 10 on every single
measurable that you can come up
with this Julius creed.
[Vic] I believe the tag was made.
Julius didn't see it.
Blade flying through the air.
[Wade] Connection to perfection.
[Vic] Lucky for Blade and Enofe
they can't take their foot off the gas.
Championship opportunities
don't come around all the time.
[Wade] Severe hops on Malik Blade
connecting nicely.
Now the Creeds are in big danger.
Split the duo in half.
Julius Creed on rubber legs.
If you want to win gold
now's your opportunity.
[Vic] This is the best opportunity
Blade and Enofe have had in this
match-up as Blade looking down
and Julius creed showcasing strength.
A tag was made, Brutus is legal.
You got to be kidding me!
Julius planting Blade.
Taking care and now the finishing
touches from Brutus.
- Goodnight. - [Bell rings]
Creeds retain.
[Crowd cheering]
[announcer] Here are your winners
and still the NXT Tag Team champions…
The Creed Brothers.
[Wade] It was an impressive performance
as you'd expect from The Creeds
but I think they learned something tonight
and what they learned is it's dangerous to take
decision-making out of the hands of Roderick Strong.
[Vic] Well, look. Once Julius creed checked in to the matchup
it was just a one-man wrecking crew, as we noted.
Julius Creed almost seemed unstoppable just by himself.
[Wade] Yes, indeed.
The creeds had to hit their top gear tonight.
You see Malik Blade in there
getting a taste of the action,
and just when you thought Malik Blade
had done enough to put this one to bed.
Of course, the Creeds found that
extra gear they needed at the best possible moment.
I don't care who you are.
You ain't getting up from one of these.
[Vic] The Creed brothers able to stand tall and persevere.
You know what? A nice show of sportsmanship.
We said it was about the spirit
of competition between these two
teams as the Creed brothers
continue to sit atop of the mountain
in the Tag Team division here in NXT.
[fans clapping]
[Cora] Remember the whole time in New York
when I accidentally left my gear bag?
[Roxanne] Oh, yeah! and you had to use my gear.
[Cora] Yeah. That was a disaster.
- [Roxanne] That was really bad. - [Cora loughs]
[Indi] I remember when I had a best friend…
and a love like you two have.
Those were the days.
Hey, little piece of advice from
the old whirly veteran of the trio.
Be careful.
This place is crazy.
You never know what's gonna happen next.
[Cora] Old whirly veteran?
Indi, you're 25 not 45.
[Indi] I became tag team champion
before you could legally drink
and before you could legally drive.
[Cora] Except in Philadelphia when we stole your cousin's car--
[Roxanne] not the time to talk about that…
Indi, you are overcompensating.
You're not the third wheel.
As much as you may think that you're the odd woman out
we all have something in common.
- [Cora] We all despise Toxic Attraction. - [Indi] That's true.
[Roxanne] We need the Indi Hartwell
that was a one-woman wrecking ball last week.
[Cora] We believe in you
and tonight we're a three-headed monster
who's going to take down Toxic Attraction.
- [Indi] Yes, we are. Let's go! - [Cora] Let's do this.
[Indi] We got it… we got it.
- [all at the same time] Yes! - [Indi] We're going to get them--
All right. Pump the brakes on the excitement, ladies.
You're going to need an army to take down Toxic A
in tonight's main event.
[Bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first…
Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] Is someone happy in the background?
Forget it! Tiffany Stratton right now is set
for an NXT breakout tournament rematch next on NXT.
[Music]
[man] Life is a seesaw of
breakthroughs and setbacks
but time constantly moves forward.
Time waits for no man.
I've achieved great success in WWE.
Career-making moments, but every once in a while
I'd hear those echoes deep inside my soul.
The echoes of those three letters… N - X - T
And last week when my music hit, it's like time stood still.
Time is uncontrollable
but I can control my future.
I have the opportunity to go back
- and fill a blank spot in my career-- - [man 2] It's cooking?
I ordered 10 minutes ago, it should be here by now.
Stop waiting on other people and wait on me.
This is taking way too long.
You should be back there right now
getting my food for me at this moment.
[distant voice] It's cooking? I ordered 10 minutes ago…
[suspense music playing]
[man] Excuse me. Do we have a problem?
[man 2] Get out of my face.
[suspense music stops]
[man2] Stop waiting on other people and wait on me.
This is taking way too long.
You should be back there right now
getting my food for me at this moment.
I ordered my food 10 minutes ago.
This is ridiculous. Do you know how important I am? I should--
[man] excuse me. Is there a problem?
[man2] Get out of my face.
[Fallon henley's music plays]
[Crowd cheers]
[Wade] Exciting times having Apollo crews back here in NXT.
[announcer] Her opponent accompanied by Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen,
Fallon Henley!
[Vic] Wade, we have to remember this.
I know you have a different view, but Tiffany Stratton
talked her way in
to a semi-final match-up
with Fallon Henley for the NXT women's
Breakout Tournament.
Henley wasn't prepared for that
first beating.
She was getting set for a whole
different opponent.
[Wade] Well, first of all, Tiffany Stratton should not have had to
talk her way in to the Breakout Tournament.
It was ridiculous that she
- wasn't entered in the first place-- - [Vic] But you've got to admit
she wasn't prepared.
[Wade] So, Fallon Henley wasn't prepared to face Tiffany Stratton
- in the semi-final, but in truth - [bell rings]
[Wade] Tiffany Stratton
wasn't prepared
to take on Fallon Henley either.
That's how the match was put together.
At very much the last minute
when Nikkita Lyons was injured.
Stratton didn't have any
complaints or excuses she just
went off and got the job done.
[Vic] Well, Tiffany Stratton has showed nothing but a bad attitude
- [Wade] oh. - [Vic] And poor sportsmanship!
- [Wade] Bad attitude and-- - [Vic] woo!
- [Wade] Poor sportsmanship? What do you call that?
[Vic] I call this an ass-whooping.
Fellon Henley…
she is turning it up to a 12 right now.
[Wade] Tiffany Stratton at sixes
and sevens at this point.
- [Wade] Nice. - [Vic] Uh-oh, uh-oh.
[Wade] Whoa. Smart from Tiffany Stratton.
You talk about being a bad
sport, having bad attitude.
How would you feel if you just saw your career derailed
by losing the final of the women's Breakout Tournament, huh?
- [Vic] What do you mean?-- - [Wade] Even More
you'd be even more angry
Wendy Choo threw an acidic slurpy
in the eyes of Tiffany Stratton last week
after she lost adding insult to injury.
[Vic] Well, for Tiffany Stratton
I'm sure the loss in the final stings
just like that last chop we saw from Henley.
But look at Stratton up and over
and now Stratton back in control.
In to the cover, hook of the leg center of the ring
and a kick out at two.
We see Briggs, we see Jensen on the outside
as well as we take
another look at Stratton's
athleticism in this match-up.
and It's good to see Jensen as we
should say back at 100%
but take a look at this very unique submission from Tiffany Stratton
[Wade] Of all my time around this industry
I have never seen a hold like this one before.
That is what olympic-level
gymnastics skills, flexibility.
Core strength will give you.
This is innovation from Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] You see Briggs and Jensen even show-- whoa, whoa, whoa!
Shoulders down. Nice counter and a near fall.
We see Stratton very angry right now
as Henley trying to bring it right back to Stratton.
Again, it was Henley who requested this rematch.
[Wade] We've gotten ourselves a real brawl in there.
Tiffany Stratton all over the place at this point.
You mentioned Jensen on the outside
took his cast off last week.
- [Wade] How brave to beat - [Vic] oh!
[Wade] Von Wagner.
Perhaps the only way anyone can stop Von Wagner.
[Vic] Right now it is Henley stopping Stratton.
Fallon Henley would love to pick up a victory here tonight.
- [Wade] Would be the biggest-- - [Vic] Oh!
[Wade] Win of Henley's career, but that right there is just
how good Tiffany Stratton is
when she's focused and firing on all cylinders.
[Vic] Stratton looking to make it two in a row against Henley
and another kick out.
You see Briggs, you see
Jensen trying to fire up Fallon Henley in this matchup.
[referee] One, two, three.
[fans chanting] What a rematch!… What a rematch!…
[Vic] NXT universe trying to rally behind Henley as well
look at the strength one more time, on display.
Oh.
[fans cheer]
- [Stratton] what are you doing here?! - [Vic] what is that?
I knew I saw something!
- [Wade] Pulled the Space Hopper - [Vic] Oh!
[Crowd cheers]
That's a Hippity-Hop
but anyway, look turnaround. That's an inside cradle.
- [Vic] And that's a victory, for Henley. - [Bell rings]
Redemption tonight.
[announcer] Here is your winner
Fallon Henley!
[Wade] Wait a second, you talked about bad sportsmanship
from Tiffany Stratton. What the hell do you call that?
Wendy Choo
coming down on a Space Hopper throwing confetti in the air
acting as a distraction.
That right there is why Tiffany Stratton lost this match.
That is just simply low class behavior.
[Vic] First off is a Hippity-Hop.
Come on, it's a big win for
Fallon henley.
[Wade] Big win, but there's no glory in it
There's only shame attached to
that victory for Fallon Henley.
[Music]
[man 1] Hey, man. Hell of a match at in your house
[woman 1] Yeah, that was incredible.
[man 1] I'm sorry about what happened
[man 2] I appreciate it guys. I'm just not really looking for sympathy.
- [man 3] Hey, man. - [fans cheer]
I know what it feels like to lose a title, right?
You'll be champion again.
[man 2] Like I said, not really looking for sympathy Bron.
[man 4] Oof.
[crowd boos]
[man 4] It was really not a good idea to be putting
ideas in the head of Cameron Grimes.
[Bron] What do you want?
[man 5] Well, it's nice to see you too.
Hey look, champ, I just wanted to remind you of something
and that's the fact that the record books show
that Duke Hudson has a victory over Bron Breakker.
[Bron] How long are you going to hang your head
over beating a guy over a disqualification, huh?
[Duke] For as long as I can.
Hey, a win is a win.
[Bron] You know what?
Here's an idea.
How about you and I have
ourselves a rematch, tonight?
Before you try to get a pushback
or ask what's in it for you
let's make it for my NXT championship.
[fans cheer]
[Duke] I like the sounds of that.
[Bron] I'll go get the match made.
[Wade] Wait, The Duke is going to have a NXT title match tonight?
[Vic] Oh, here we go--
[Wade] I have been waiting my entire life for this moment.
Ooh.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring
Wes Lee.
[Vix] Here's a superstar you can
never count out, but a superstar
who is on the quest for inner peace.
Lee, Quinn next on NXT.
[Music]
[Lash] I am done with Alba Fyre
and her ancient history.
[Music]
[Crowd goes "ooh"]
Let's talk it up about the one and only Lash Legend
because I'm a world-class athlete.
I was ranked number 2 in the nation
in the 400 meter dash
while also dominating the 800
the long jump, the triple jump
i did it all.
Not only did I have track and
field on lock, but your girl
could ball too.
I broke every basketball record
at my high school, on the way to
becoming a McDonald's
all-American and had every power 5 conference school
looking at your girl.
I selected Texas A&M University
and your girl broke the NCAA
Rebounding record, 27 in single game
Records are made to be broken
but not that one.
I then transferred to
Mississippi state university,
where I led my team to a number one seed
in the NCAA tournament,
and I dropped 30 points in the
Elite A game against Oregon.
Later that year, I was drafted
to the WNBA by the Seattle Storm
And when covid hit, everything shut down.
Instead of waiting around
I decided to take my talents to WWE
to dominate a whole nother profession.
My background dominates Miss Fyremakers
and I'm glad we put an end to her next week. Okay?
[Wade] Lash legend has one hell of a record of achievement
but Alba Fyre is going to have her hands full.
- [Metal music playing] - [fans cheering]
[announcer] And his opponent
Xyon Quinn
[Vic] Last week it was Quinn who noted
in the previous match against Wes Lee
he dominated for all but 3 seconds.
[Wade] Well unfortunately for Xyon Quinn, those 3 seconds
are the most important 3 seconds of any match
because his shoulders
were pinned against the mat and it cost him.
So, here's the deal
tonight is your opportunity to put things right.
You know, this has been running through the mind
of Xyon Quinn
ever since 2 weeks ago when he lost.
Fix it tonight.
[Vic] I want to talk about that match up.
For Wes Lee, he was out to prove
he's about more than just heart
but even after that victory
you still see him and you hear him
but you could see his eyes right there.
He's he's still angry.
I thought a victory for Wes Lee
would make them a little bit happy.
- [Bell rings] - [Wade] Well, heart is going to take you
a long way with this world, but clearly--
[Vic] looking for the three seconds
again, and woah, that was close.
[Wade] Really has already for Wes Lee in his entire career
including that win against Xyon Quinn.
You mentioned, though, that he didn't look too happy
even after victory
It's not just about wins and losses in this game.
Certainly not for Wes Lee
it's about finding inner peace.
His life over the past few weeks
and months has been complete turmoil.
It felt a bit better I'm sure
after beating Xyon Quinn
but it certainly did not fix everything.
[Vic] Well there you see Quinn now
turning things around and
establishing his dominance early on in this matchup
And for Quinn he is not a man who likes to be embarrassed.
[Crowd cheers]
[Vic] Did he just land a--
look at the unbridled athleticism for Wes Lee
but I hear what your point is
because a win doesn't make everything better for -- ooh!
Wes Lee.
It doesn't take away or change
any of the facts of what has happened
in the last couple months.
[Wade] Wes Lee is still trying to figure out exactly
where his compass is pointing at.
I think it just did a 360 after this moment
where he ran straight into a brick wall
in the form of Xyon Quinn.
[referee counts] one… two--
[Vic] But ait a minute Wade we have huge news
just made for later tonight.
Bron Breakker will defend the NXT title against Duke Hudson
here on NXT.
[Grunts]
[Wade] I've got a lot of admiration for Wes Lee
he doesn't care about the size
or strength of an opponents
feels like he can compete with anyone
even if he does have major disadvantages.
[Vic] Quinn has called Lee's victory somewhat of a fluke.
Do you buy in to that?
- [Wade] No. - [Vic] Wow!
[Wade] Certainly not a fluke
but as we're seeing right now from Xyon Quinn
it was not a convincing
victory by Wes Lee, by any strech.
Quinn dominated Lee for the entire match, as you mentioned.
He also destroyed Wes Lee
about six weeks ago, to start this thing off
the first time they collided.
If you were a betting man, you would be banking on Xyon Quinn
to do the business tonight.
[Vic] Well, Quinn has admitted he took his eye off the ball
for those three seconds.
Do you think at any point as we take another look
we talked about the unbridled athleticism
how about the unbridled strength of Quinn?
Does he lack focus at times
in your opinion, inside the squared circle.
[Wade] Well, I'm going to be straight with you.
Xyon Quinn to me, at times, tonight even
has looked like he's not really trying.
He's staying in control by being bigger, stronger.
[Vic] Oh-hoho!
[Wade] And now, that lack of focus
lack of taking your opportunities is potentially
going to cost him again.
[Vic] Now Lee quickly, off the kick!
scaling to the top, looking to fly.
NXT universe behind Wes Lee.
"X" marks the spot.
- [fans count] One, two, three-- [Vic] Lee picks up another win
[announcer] Here is your winner!
Wes Lee.
[Wade] Oh man, count out Wes Lee
at your peril.
Xyon Quinn just tasted that
first hand, this man is never
down, never out, and how the hell
can anyone else on the planet pull off a move like--
What do you even call that?
[Vic] Take another look.
Wes Lee flying through the air.
No fluke about this victory
tonight, but for a man who's
trying to find peace, I'm sure
this victory is a little bit
sweeter this week on NXT.
[Music]
[Joe] The time has come. You are gonna show the world.
What you can do.
[Vic] Joe Gacy's dyad is here
and they are next on NXT.
[Wade] Nathan Frazer doing what he does best.
High octane.
High action.
[Crowd cheers]
[Nathan] I grew up in Jersey, not New Jersey
The original Jersey.
It's a tiny island closer to France than it is England
measuring 46 square miles.
Put it this way, Jersey fits into Rhode Island, 26 times.
You're never more than 5 minutes away from a beach back home
so, that's basically where I spent all my time as a kid.
I would flip off of things into the sea
and I would just get a huge rush of adrenaline
that I loved.
I guess I was always a bundle of energy.
I was either pretending to be my favorite WWE superstars
or I was playing soccer.
My parents realized pretty early on
that I had a gift with soccer
so I played every single second that I could
but at night my dreams saw me in the ring
not on the pitch.
I played on the wing and took risks
all the time to try and beat my marker or try and score.
I had trials at professional clubs
and feel like I probably
could've made it to the EPL, but
I always knew where my heart really was.
I needed to be where WWE was.
Chasing my WWE dream meant taking the biggest risk of all
and just like on the soccer pitch
one chance is all I would need.
[crowd cheers]
- [music plays] - [fans booing]
[Bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match
scheduled for one fall
Accompanied by Joe Gacy
The Dyad.
[Vic] What is Joe Gacy
about to unleash in NXT?
[Wade] Well, isn't that the question.
We've seen these two hooded
followers of Joe Gacy
over the past couple of months
- [Wade] do his dirty work, - [bell rings]
[Wade] Do his bidding, assist--
[fans chanting] Take the hood off!
[Vic] Well, for Bernal and Chen
they're two aspiring superstars
but Javier Bernal seems a little
thrown off right now.
[Wade] Well, the audience is chanting "take the hood off."
I would like to see exactly what kind of human being
is lying under those hoods.
- [Vic] Oh! - [Wade] Perhaps a camera shy.
Perhaps stripped of all aspects
of their personality.
- [Vic] What? - [Wade] They're almost a pair
of Gacy drones.
[Vic] You said it, but what sort of control
does Gacy have over these two?
[Wade] Gacy clearly is a man who has
a way with words.
Can almost hypnotize his
followers with his message
Cast a spell over them.
If you see through his game,
you're partly immune to what he says.
[Vic] Into the cover and we could be in for a huge upset.
Just able to kick out.
I can only imagine what Gacy is thinking right now watching?
I peered up and he almost has a smile
[Wade] A maniacal smile. Let's face it.
[Vic] Oh.
[Wade] Whoever this Dyad is, one-half of the Dyad anyway
can certainly fight that's for sure.
[Vic] Since The Dyads and Joe Gacy came out
there's been a cold chill
and I'm not talking about the air conditioner.
- [Wade] Release. - [Vic] I have a bad feeling
with what is about to happen.
Whoa. I mean this…
[Wade] how do you even see straight in those hoods?
[Vic] Take another look at some of the action in this match-up.
Bam!… Unconventional
[fans chanting] How can you see?!
[Vic] Sort of offense and again
what do you make of these two followers?
What do you make of those who follow Joe Gacy
and Gacy's message here in NXT?
[Wade] It's hard to make anything of them.
We know so little about these two
but they seem fully indoctrinated into the message
and cause of Joe Gacy.
A message, of course, that I'll be honest,
I don't fully understand myself, but I don't like it.
Ready to follow Gacy to hell and back apparently
in pursuit of whatever plan he has.
It creeps me the hell out if i'm perfectly honest.
[Vic] These two methodical
and i'm assuming just as diabolical
as Joe Gacy with his sinister smile on the outside.
[Wade] Are there limits to what they're prepared to do
on behalf of Joe Gacy?
Where's the line on this?
[Vic] Look, we're inching closer to the great American bash.
NXT universe is buzzing. Everyone is excited
but it's almost as if the air has been taken out
with the presence of Gacy and those followers.
[Wade] Well, they've put a hell of a beating on Dante Chen so far.
Just look at the bruises all over the body.
Thankfully for him he is out of there.
Javier Bernal gets his opportunity
Chen had that welt forming on his side and here we go now.
Bernal… in control.
Nice Russian leg sweep.
Oh, follows it right up.
[Crowd cheers]
[Vic] Assuming this is not part of Joe Gacy's plan
here this evening, nor his plan for NXT.
[Wade] Bernal has all of the momentum in this one
at this point, but there.
Dyad once again taking control
of the match up showing some
durability and as you mentioned earlier
some more of that unique offense of theirs.
[Vic] Whoa.
[Wade] Cut throat approach.
[Vic] They're slow but then they turn it--
what do you make of these two?
I mean, this is unreal what we are witnessing here tonight.
- [Wade] Lands to the slaughter. - [Vic] Ooh!
- [Vic] The Dyad proves Gacy's point-- - [bell rings]
[Vic] Here tonight.
[announcer] Here are your winners
The Dyads.
[Vic] That point is something we're all unsure.
and there you see Joe Gacy.
The nod of approval of what his followers--
bam!
have done here tonight.
This has been an uneasy feeling over the last few moments.
[Gacy] The dyad have taken the steps
to the next point in their
progression.
[fans booing]
[Gacy] Don't judge these two men
for wanting a sense of belonging.
This society, this cesspool…
your negativity have made
these two men feel inferior
[fans booing]
When they both deserve to feel superior
and I know in my heart they are not alone.
There are many other people that feel the same way.
There is a schism
between the three of us and NXT 2.0
and it will continue
until this becomes a place of acceptance
and believes in our message.
Thank you.
[music plays]
[Vic] no doubt Gacy's message is growing
here in NXT.
[woman 1] You need to try Mexican food,
maybe tacos, que rico.
[woman 2] Yes I love it.
[man 1] Ok.
[woman 1] What do you think?
[men 1] I will-- My friend, you are no longer
running straight, or even walking straight.
[man 2] What the hell did you say to me, huh?
Who do you think you are? You think your funny, huh?
Show me how tough you are.
Forget this.
[man 1] Ladies, I have found my next opponent.
[woman 2] You're good.
[Vic] Well, when we come back a moment that
Stacks and Two Dimes have been waiting for.
They will get a promotion of a lifetime
from the Don of NXT when we come back.
[Music]
[narrator] NXT 2.0.
We got the drip to find your fit.
NXT shop, as close as it gets.
[Nikitta] I was ready to break out and win that contract
but a partially torn MCL forced me to withdraw from the tournament.
It was disheartening
but it's only made me hungrier
to get back into that ring.
My leg is getting better and better every day.
I'm in the gym training like an animal
to return as quick as I can
Keep your ears open
very soon you will hear this lion roar.
[Wade] Oh, I cannot wait for the ass-kicking machine
Nikkita Lyons to grace NXT once again.
[announcer] Please welcome the Don of NXT
Tony D'Angelo and the D'Angelo family.
[Vic] We've been hearing from Tony D'Angelo
about the promotion of a lifetime here tonight.
[Wade] You're telling me.
Stack and Two Dimes have been
waiting for this moment their
entire lives.
It gets no bigger than this
for any member of the family.
[fans cheering]
[Tony] Lets begin our business. Huh?
Two Dimes, come here.
Two Dimes
I remember when I first met you at Nick Mancini's
fourth birthday party. huh?
You whacked Jackie fishers
right in his face. huh?
That was something, right?
That was awesome. Huh?
Now Stacks, come here.
Come here Stacks, you.
We met when we were six years old.
I remember this like it was yesterday
your father asked me
who I thought was going to win
in the Kentucky derby
and I picked War Emblem, right?
Ever since that day
your father's side business took off, right?
That was something. Huh?
But look
ever since I made that phone call for you two to come
down here, you guys have given
everything to the family.
You guys have sacrificed, and sacrificed
and stepped up big for the family.
[Vic] Look, it was two weeks ago
at the NXT In Your House premium live event
where the losing family would join the other.
Both families tried to pull out
all the stops, but in the end--
Bam! It was Tony D'Angelo
staying one step ahead
of Legado, and we would see
The D'Angelo family grow bigger on that night.
It certainly has not been the
same since for Santos Escobar
and Legado.
[Tony] I'm so proud of yous two.
I'm so proud.
Ever since you got here
you guys have given everything
to the family.
Now, congratulations to you two.
You guys are getting promoted
from associates to soldiers of the family. Huh?
Lets hear it for them! Huh!
[fans booing]
[Stacks] I appreciate you Tony
Now… Because business has been booming
I appreciate you Santos
[chuckels]
this gift is a sign of appreciation from me to you.
[Wade] Oh, look how expensive they look
[Vic] Yes, those are some nice watches.
They're probably Legado's though.
[Tony] Now, Two Dimes
I want you to go and get a steak dinner
and get yourself something nice, all right?
[fans cheering] Two Dimes!… Two Dimes!
Now, Stacks…
I want you to go get Marie
and take her somewhere nice, you understand me?
- [Stacks] I got you. - [Tony] All right.
[Stacks] Thank you man, thank you.
I appreciate you.
[Tony] Now as for you, Santos…
Hey! Hey, listen to me
you don't follow him anymore, you understand?
He's not "jefe", I am.
You take orders from me.
Now, Santos
in this thing, we have a code we live by.
Omerta… a code of silence.
an oath of loyalty.
Not only in word, but in action.
You never rat on your friends,
and you always keep your mouth shut… understood?
[fans chanting] No! No! No!
That's a good boy, that's a good boy, huh?
Now, ladies and gentlemen
I now have the strongest family in all of NXT.
And I think it's about time
that the Don of NXT not only has the title
of the Don
but a title around my waist.
A title of a champion
here in NXT.
[music plays]
Well, speaking of the a champion.
[Hayes] Hey, Tony, I know I didn't
hear you talking about my A
Championship, because this whole
Don of NXT thing must be going
to your head, because I promise
you, you don't want no problems
with me or my title.
[Tony] Melo, you've already been warned.
Stay out of my business… or else.
You interrupt me?
Bad move.
Now you and your title
have become my business.
[Williams] Hey yo Tony
Melo and I don't take too kindly to threats.
So that means before you try to come see us
the A champ will come and get you.
[Tony] Listen, I wasn't talking to you, all right?
Now Melo…
as great as you think you are, and you may be
but you're not the Don of NXT.
Now, you don't call the shots, I do.
Tony D vs. Carmelo Hayes
for the NXT North American championship next week.
Done deal.
[Melo] Okay.
[Stacks] Tony, they look ready for something tonight
how about you let Stacks and two Dimes
soften these chuckleheads up a bit, huh?
[Tony] That sounds like a great idea
what do you say A champ?
[Melo] Hey, you know what I say?
You're right I don't call the shots
I just make the shots,
and these two boys
are looking like a easy layup.
[Williams] I say, I don't care if your name is two dimes
three pennies, four nickels, or five quarters
tonight we're going to strap up the boots
to make the ring talk, and make spare change
out of all you bums, and that's all it is.
[Melo] That's all that's going to be
[Carmelo Hayes' music plays]
[Vic] Seems like we got a tag-team
showdown later tonight.
[Wade] Oh man, I'm excited.
That is big from the A champ and Trick Williams.
[Music]
[Vic] There walks a superstar
who earlier tonight
got what he wanted, an NXT title
opportunity against our champion
who is firing on all cylinders.
The NXT title is on the line, and it's happening next.
Hudson, Breakkker, right here on NXT.
[Mandy] Tonight, little miss breakout star Roxanne Perez.
You step up into the big leagues, honey
when you and your two friends face the attraction of NXT.
But I promise you, after our match
you will be begging to give that contract back.
[Jacy] Cora Jade, Roxanne Perez
you two are so perfect for each other.
I mean, misery loves company.
and In your case, its more like
failure loves company.
I mean seriously, who would even want
to be friends with you guys anyway?
[Gigi] Indi Hartwell would.
She's the most desperate woman
in all of NXT.
Hell, she'd be friends with this plant
If it would listen, to her complaint
about her pathetic lack of a life.
[Mandy] Ugh… Tonight, we show why we're
the most dominant group in NXT history.
[Wade] Oh, Toxic A looking ready to
dish out some severe punishment
in tonight's main event.
[Bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall
is for the NXT championship.
Introducing the challenger
Duke Hudson.
[vic] Duke Hudson could be wearing gold
in just a matter of moments.
Of course, Duke Hudson does own
a victory over the champion.
[siren sound]
[Wade] I've stated it time and time again
you beat the champ in a non-title matchup
you deserve a championship opportunity.
I'm thrilled for the Duke.
[announcer] And his opponent
he is the NXT champion
Bron Breakker!
[Vic] I'm sure Breakker
wants to get rid of that blemish here tonight.
[Wade] Absolutely, we know Bron is a proud man
a fighting champion.
He's out to prove he's head and shoulders above the competition.
Doesn't want to leave any
question marks on his reign.
I have to say, I respect that
from Bron.
[Vic] Of course, Hudson was granted
this matchup after a very
interesting interaction
erlier tonight between challenger and champion.
As Hudson is focused, Breakker though was focused last week--
Oh! and Apollo Crews.
Hudson, before the bell.
[Wade] I love this from Duke Hudson,
this is the side of Duke Hudson
we need to see if he's going to win gold tonight.
[Vic] Bron breakker's fired up-- - [bell rings]
[Vic] He says bring it,
and now, right off, Breakker takes Hudson for the ride.
[Wade] I think he's just fired the
champ up to a completely
different level.
[Vic] A look from Bron Breakker
this is as confident as we have ever seen the NXT champion.
[Wade] Oh, my word. Out of the blocks
and immediately hitting a 10.
Duke Hudson's master plan
may've well have backfired.
[Vic] Uh-oh. Spear!
[Bron Breakker roars]
It's a Bron Breakker
you talked about erasing that blemish
The NXT champion could be moments away
from doing so.
No way.
Look at the strength.
The power of Breakker.
- [fans count] One, two, three. - [Vic] Breakker makes short work
of the Duke tonight.
[music playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner
and still the NXT champion.
Bron Breakker!
[Vic] Well, how about that
statement from Bron Breakker?
[Wade] 0 to 100
- in the blink of an eye. - [Vic] Wow!
[Wade] My word, we know Bron Breakker is good
but he improves week by week
and poor old Duke Hudson.
Thought he got the job, but
right there, that is the most
gruesome spear you will ever see
in this industry, and an effortless strength
slammed to the mat.
That is how you retain in style.
[Vic] Bron Breakker continuing to ride the wave
of momentum here in NXT.
- [music playing] - [fans cheering]
[Vic] It's… wha-- Cameron Grimes?
[Grimes] Bron Breakker!
you know I really just wanted to come out here
and finish our conversation that we started earlier.
You see, since Bron Breakker's gotten into NXT
and took this place by storm
we haven't really had a chance to talk yet.
[Bron] Bring your ass in here.
[Grimes] And to be honest, where I'm at in this business right now
I really don't care.
so I'm going to come out here
and I'm going to tell you exactly what's on my mind.
You see every single one of these people
in here know
that if you didn't have that last name
you wouldn't have that championship.
[Wade] Uuh.
[Grimes] Now, don't get wrong, Bron.
Bron, listen to me. I respect the hell out of you, Bron.
I truly, truly do.
I'm not saying you ate off a silver platter
but you dam sure ate better than I did.
That's what happens, right?
Hhere in this business?
I mean, your daddy was a legend.
he's even got a hall of fame--
yes, he was great.
I really enjoyed him.
He even had a hall of fame ring that shows that
but that's my problem.
Everyone knows who your dad is
and no one knew who mine was.
[fans yelling and booing]
And that's fine.
That's completely fine
but that's the problem.
You get everything because of your dad.
Your daddy even got to sit right
there and watch you win that
championship.
My dad didn't.
My dad had to look down at his
boy winning a championship.
Now, I said I respect you, Bron.
You are built like freaking
truck and the worst part is, is
that every single time you step
in this ring, you get better
and you get better.
What you don't have is my heart
and I put my heart up against
any man or woman in this
business.
You know what?
I'm tired of this cutting the line crap
I'm tired of this "who's next?" Crap!
I'm tired of the catchphrases
because if Cameron Grimes
going to say he's going to the moon,
then let's launch the damn rocket and let's go the damn moon.
Bron Breakker! Cameron Grimes
The Great American Bash, NXT championship.
[fans heckle]
[Bron] You got it.
[fans cheering]
Well, if it's made official
what a championship match that would be.
Breakker, Grimes, Great American Bash!
[woman] Yes, I watched it and there's
stuff I got to work on.
Hey, let me call you back.
I already know what you're going to say.
[woman 2] Actually, you don't.
Forget what your win-loss record is
I've been watching you and the
work you've been putting in.
[woman 1] I'm just trying to prove myself.
[woman 2] Keep it up.
[Roddy] What are you doing talking to her?
You've done nothing but bury that girl for like the last four months
[woman] Roddy, she's really changed my mind in a lot of things.
[Roddy] Oh, really?
That sounds like you're making excuses for her.
What do I say?
No excuses.
No matter the circumstance, you overcome.
That is the Diamond Mine way.
[Brutus] Diamond mine what's up?
[man 2] What was up, with that handshake at the end of the match?
You put the nail in the coffin
and you move on, that's how you get it done.
[Brutus] Okay, noted, but boss, listen, we've got some great news.
- [man 2] You better. - [Brutus] After our first title defense
we just wanted to say, you were right.
[man 2] Oh, I know.
[man 3] Yes, I'll be the first to admit it, Rod. But the thing is
Brutus is actually more of a visual learner, right, bro?
[Brutus] Yes, I am.
[man 3] We went ahead and got you and Damon a match for next week.
[Rod] Next week?
- No, I can't do that. - [man 3] That way you can show us.
[Rod] My ankle is at 63%, yet I can't do it.
[woman] Rod, No excuses, right?
No matter what the circumstance, no excuses.
- [man 3] Hey, that's the Diamond Mine way - [Brutus] right.
[Rod] You're absolutely right.
Damon, let's go.
[woman] He's been telling him ways, he's been telling him none.
[in Italian]
[intense music playing]
[Vic] Welcome back to NXT here on
the usa network.
This past weekend the superstars
of NXT were once again
on the road for live events in both
Tampa and Largo.
The energy of the NXT universe
was at an all-time high as the
pulse sounding action of NXT
finally returned to live tour
with an unforgettable weekend
of action.
[Wade] Well what a weekend it was.
The NXT universe as always
brought the heat.
Do not miss it when NXT live comes to town.
[Vic] I couldn't agree more. Right now
our own Mckenzie Mitchell standing by.
[Mckenzie] I'm now joined by Mr. Stone,
Sofia Cromwell and Von Wagner.
A disappointing loss last week to Josh Briggs.
Next week you face Brooks Jensen
[Stone] whoa, McKenzie.
Throw the microphone over here.
You know the deal. and listen
his name isn't Brooks Jensen.
His name is liar.
His name is cheater Jensen
because that is the only way his
buddy Briggs was able to beat
Von Wagner.
[Sofia] Oh, and McKenzie
I can promise you that will never
happen again because next week
it's one-on-one
Von vs. Brooks.
No Fallon, no Briggs, and we
won't be present, either, but
Von will show his dominance.
[Mackenzie] Vic, Wade, back to you.
[music playing]
[Wade] No disrespect to Mr. Stone
but I have been waiting for this moment all week.
[Bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall
Introducing Giovanni Vinci.
[music still playing]
[Vic] Certainly quite the entrance and I don't think Guru Raaj
knows what to make of his
opponent tonight.
[Wade] Wow.
The paparazzi
are out in force, because this man,
Giovanni Vinci, is box office.
[Vic] Hey, look, when it comes to Vinci
we've seen
some, and he really is a
superstar who likes to live in
the fast Lane.
[Wade] Fast cars, fast ladies, only
the best is good enough for a man
like Giovanni Vinci.
[Vic] He's in the ring with Guru Raaj
an inspiring superstar who
is no stranger to competition
here in NXT, but when we get
back to Vinci, he says style
is a way to speak
without saying a word.
[Wade] Style really is a way
to flex your power.
When Giovanni Vinci walks in a
room, people just stare.
- They're mouths drop open. - [Vic] What?
They want to be him.
They want what he's got, but
deep down, they know they'll never get close.
[Vic] Well, we've also seen that he
is a superstar and a man who is
thirsty for more success.
[Wade] Of course. Look, Giovanni Vinci is a man
who has drank a lot of bottles
of champagne in his time, but
all that champagne only quenches
a thirst so much.
The man is now thirsty
for success and the bright lights of NXT.
[Vic] Look at the power.
With one strike dropping Guru Raaj
and then he follows it up
with another powerful display,
but Raaj showcasing some
quickness, and now Raaj
has to get out of the gates in this matchup
and speaking of quickness, boom!
[Wade] The bullet train.
[Vic] And Vinci certainly has
the ability to step out from a dominant circle.
[Wade] Yes, he has.
From what I know about this man,
he fears nothing and he regrets
even less.
History for this man
is in the rearview mirror of his Ferrari
and he's heading right now
to a very bright horizon.
Now just eating those rights and eating those lefts.
Raaj goes up, goes over.
Able to come right back on his feet and-- what?
[Wade] What is this man made of?
- Competing, dominating, - [Vic] Ooh!
looking damn good while he does it
[Vic] He reached back to Rome
with that chop.
Went flying through the air.
[applause]
[Wade] Style and grace as you would expect.
[Vic] Speed, power, moves as fast
as anyone and hits just as hard.
[Wade] Just a touch of class to everything that Giovanni Vinci
is doing in that ring.
[Vic] You're so impressed you're grinning ear to ear.
[Wade] I'm loving every moment of this
[Vic] Oh, Raaj thought he had one up
instead just gets planted.
[Applause]
[Wade] I'm surprised that Guru Raaj's head
is still attached to his shoulders.
[Vic] I felt that.
And now the finishing touch is possibly on-the-night!
Welcome to NXT.
[Bell rings]
[music]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Giovanni Vinci.
[fans cheering]
[Vic] I mean this was just unreal speed and then bam!
[Wade] Like an Italian stallion in there.
[Vic] Then you talked about the grace
there was nothing graceful here.
Boom!
I mean just the impact
with every move in this matchup.
[Wade] Flawless athlete.
To put a button on this man
he came, he saw, he conquered.
The world has just witnessed who
Giovanni Vinci really is.
[Mackenzie] Solo Sikoa, last week
you did exactly what you said you were going to do.
Leave Grayson Waller and Carmelo Hayes
right where they left you.
[Solo] It feels good to call my shots
it does, but I'm not done yet.
You see, I want the North American championship
and I may sound like a broken record
that's because I want it so bad.
I want it around my waist
around my shoulder--
[Waller] Wuss! if I had a dollar for every time
you said, I could buy you a plane ticket back to that island
where you came from.
You got next, huh?
What you got was a surprise partner from RAW
who's coattails you rode to victory.
[Solo] Hold on. Now, the last time I checked
you rode Apollo Crews' power
bomb into the ground.
[Waller] Yes, Apollo Crews'.
He carried you in that match.
You stand here trying to glory? huh?
[Solo] You can spin it however the way you like it.
Next week, let's spin it for real and see what happens.
[Waller] Sorry, mate. What?
[Solo mocking him] "S-S-Sorry, mate. What?"
Did I say it too fast?
Me and you in the ring next week.
Let's get it.
[Waller] Did you hear me ask for a match?
You don't know anything.
Hey, that's fine we can have the match.
Street champion of Australia here… Yeah.
[music playing]
[Wade] A weakly example of Grayson
Waller's mouth landing him in big trouble.
[Vic] Maybe one of these days he'll learn.
[Wade] Doubt it.
[Bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a Tag Team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, the team of
Trick Williams and the NXT North American champion
Carmelo Hayes.
[Vic] Hayes and Williams
interrupted the Don earlier
tonight that brings us to this
tag team matchup.
The showdown is next right here on NXT.
[Edris] Malik, don't even worry about it, man.
We can't just be moping around.
I know we lost that match
but we win some and we lose some
all right?
Let's go to the club, have some fun
talk to some women
and we'll get dressed in the car. You feel me?
[Cameron] What's up, guys?
[Edris] Hello, Cameron.
[Cameron] Where you heading off to?
[Edris] We're going to the club.
[Cameron] I mean it is the biggest night
of your guys' career, right?
[Edris] Biggest.
- [Cameron] But, huh, What happened out there?
[Edris] We got a championship match.
[Cameron] No, say how it was, man.
You lost a championship match.
[Edris] We'll get another opportunity.
[Cameron] Will you, edris?
Will you get another opportunity?
I mean Haven't you guys been working hard for this opportunity?
I think you have.
I mean, I know you have.
You guys have been busting your asses.
For what?
You think it's just going to keep coming?
You think that there's just going to be more opportunities?
No, man.
We're doing what we want to do
at the place that we want to do it.
And you think it's just okay to leave
before the show's over?
You think it's just okay
to leave before the main event?
No, I understand, man.
You got to get to the club,
right?
That's the problem with these guys.
You got all the athleticism in the world.
You look like a freaking statue, man.
You could be the biggest star
this company has ever seen
but you're not hungry.
Edris, what I'm basically trying to get at is
I don't want you to waste your talent
Because Cameron Grimes doesn't waste his.
[fans cheering]
[music playing]
[Wade] Can't argue with that.
Sometimes in life we've all got to hear a little bit of tough love.
[announcer] Accompanied by the Don of NXT.
Representing the D'Angelo family
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo,
and Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan.
[Vic] Tough love seems to be
the M.O as Tony d'Angelo
putting some of that tough love on display to Legado
Del fantasma on the outside
and again, the ceremony interrupted earlier tonight
by Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams…
as you can hear the NXT universe
showcasing their lack of appreciation
for the D'Angelo family.
[Wade] Yes, rather disrespectful the NXT universe.
Better watch their mouths or they might find themselves
in a spot of trouble from the D'Angelo family
not where you want to be.
[Vic] It's going to be
Troy "Two Dimes" Donovan
starting things off with Trick Williams.
Look, flat out, Hayes and Williams
didn't listen to the
Don's warnings, Will they pay for it in this matchup?
[Wade] Well, Carmelo Hayes listens
to one man and one man only
and that is the man in the ring
right now, Trick Williams.
The Don he can intimidate most
people in NXT, but Melo he's just a different bee's knees
of generational talent who sees NXT
as his brand regardless of who the Don may be.
[Vic] Right now, it is stacks Lorenzo.
Oh!… this is turned into quite the slugfest.
[Wade] What did you expect?
A couple of made men in there right now
with trick Williams.
[Vic] Do you think those watches were legit?
[Wade] Oh, are you kidding me?
[Vic] Might be stolen.
- Bam! - [Wade] Those two look like beautiful
Swiss, expensive, high-end watches.
You'll never be able to afford them, trust me, Vickie.
[Vic] Carmelo Hayes checking into the match, and right off the bat.
[Wade] Oh, I think he made that one.
[Vic] Yes, showcasing his skills.
Staring a hole in the Don.
Hayes looking to-- oh.
And the distraction opens the door
for Stacks, who wisely makes the tag
to "Two Dimes" Donovan.
And Hayes said he doesn't do well with threats
might be rethinking that at this very moment.
[Wade] Yes, might well be questioning his philosophy
but for the most part he doesn't have to listen to threats.
The champ…
[Vic] Cover, Kick out.
[Wade] The A-champ has been around
the block before, backing up
against the wall, Melo only has one retort.
He starts swinging.
[Vic] Quickly now again there is the Don.
He is irritating the NXT
universe, as in the ring
Two dimes and Stacks taking care of business right now.
These wise guys said they were
looking to soften up Hayes.
[Wade] I'm telling you, if these
guys challenge for Melo's North American championship next week.
We'll see if that gets made
official, but melo seemed to accept it
so if that indeed
does go ahead, Stacks and Two Dimes on a great opportunity
to lighten Tony D's load
ahead of that potential matchup.
No better way to redeem yourself
as the head of the family.
You know Tony D's going to reward his made men
qif he does indeed win gold.
[Vic] We saw that earlier tonight
with the promotion of Stacks and Lorenzo.
I wonder if the envelope you got was as big as--
[Wade] Ok, less talk about that.
I don't need the tax man knocking on my door, okay?
Some things have to go under the table.
I don't need you to forecast.
[Vic] Right now it's Hayes underneath Donovan.
Into the cover, and a kick out at two.
Let's take another look.
Carmelo Hayes was rolling for a moment.
Bam!
Certainly the door was open, but
then slammed shut quickly
by Donovan and both Donovan
and Stacks certainly have grown as in-ring competitors
under the umbrella of Tony D'Angelo.
[Wade] Yeah I mean, you immediately come in
with a lot of confidence
being part of the family, you know you've got backup
but I will say this about Stacks and Two Dimes
they certainly got in-ring talent of their own.
Even aside from the association with Tony D.
These are two men if they wanted to
they could stand alone here
- in NXT, but hey-- - [Vic] Wow!
why not be backed up by the family?
[Vic] Well, Lorenzo missed that shot.
Tag was made.
Williams is now legal
and Williams has been waiting on the outside.
to get his hands on Stacks and Two Dimes.
What an uppercut.
[Wade] Yes, I'm liking what i'm seeing
from trick Williams of late, stepping up his in-ring game.
following in the footsteps of Melo.
[Vic] Williams and Hayes said they were trying to get ahead
of the game, they wanted to strike the family first.
Wait, Wilde?… Del Toro, oh-no-- Oh!
[Wade] Slight miscue there from Del Toro
[Vic] Oh-ho-ho.
We said staying one step ahead of the game.
Tag.
[Wade] You cannot do that.
You wait around for the family
to strike first. You may not be seen again.
[Vic] I don't think that is what is planned.
[Wade] Perfection again from Melo.
[Vic] That's what the Don was looking for here tonight.
[music playing]
Here are your winners
Trick Williams and the North American champion
Carmelo Hayes.
[Vic] Santos Escobar seems to be
smiling at the moment.
[Wade] A little chuckle, perhaps not
quite on the same page, as Tony D
and the family quite yet
and things are breaking down.
[Vic] Well, let's go back to some of the action.
This is kind of where things went a little
haywire for the D'Angelo family
and I got to be honest for a second, Wade.
The addition to the family
I don't think is going how Tony D'Angelo intended this far.
[Wade] Those are a few teething problems of course culminated
in that, from Carmelo Hayes and another big victory
for him and trick Williams.
[music]
[Vic] Carmelo Hayes shining bright here tonight.
- [crosstalk] - [fans cheering]
[Vic] You're looking at three women
who are focused on one goal
to slay the three-headed monster in the women's division.
Has Toxic Attraction's luck run out or will they
silence the doubters once again?
It's our main event next right here on NXT.
[Tony] What'd I say about working for me? I'm the Don.
What I say you do.
Your job was to help Stacks and Two Dimes, and you failed the Don.
Hey. What are you looking at him for?
He's not your boss anymore, I am.
What you did in your previous regime is ugatz in this family!
You're at the bottom, be better next time.
And next time is next week when I beat Carmelo Hayes
for the North American championship.
[fans cheering]
[Vic] Well, it is official. The North American championship
will be put on the line next wee.
Tony D'Angelo said it is time
for the Don to wear some gold.
Hayes is going to put the title
on the line next week here on NXT.
[Wade] That is huge, but we've had
physical and verbal attacks from
Lash Legend of a late.
Well, it comes to a head next
week when she goes one-on-one
with the reignited Alba Fyre.
[Vic] Also, next week, Grayson Waller talked himself
into a corner yet again.
Waller will go one-on-one with
Solo Sikoa next week here on NXT.
[music playing]
[Vic] But It is main event time this week on NXT.
[music changed]
[Vic] And this could be quite the trio
that just might be able to take down
the three-headed monster of the women's division in NXT.
[Bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a 6-woman tag team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, the team of
Indi Hartwell, Roxanne Perez,
and Cora Jade.
[Wade] I wouldn't quite get
ahead of myself yet, Vic Joseph.
Look, individually, this trio
really are superb.
Of course, we've seen a lot
of Indi Hartwell, we've seen a lot
of Cora Jade, relative newcomer
Roxanne Perez winner of the
Women's Breakout tournament,
however, but as a trio
can anyone on the planet
match up to their opponents?
I'm going to say no.
[music playing]
[Vic] Barrett, enough with that cologne. [Vic Coughs]
[Wade] Hey, got to freshen up for the ladies.
[Vic] Ugh.
[Rock music playing]
[announcer] And their opponents, the NXT
Women's Tag Team Champions
Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne, and the NXT
women's champion, Mandy Rose
Toxic Attraction!
[Vic] Why did you just wink back at the monitor?
She's not winking at you.
- I don't understand- [crosstalk] - [Wade laughs]
[Wade] You're so jealous of the relationship that I have
with Mandy Rose
and the rest of Toxic Attraction.
Let's not forget just three
short weeks ago, Mandy Rose on
global television
seductively called me honey. Ho-ho!
[Vic] Nobody, nobody--
[Wade] you better talk to the green-eyed monster ever since
[Vic] Nobody heard any of that
as you continue to sit hard
for Toxic Attraction
but let's focus on the task at hand
tonight in this 6-woman tag team matchup.
There's an old saying even I have to admit
The who has the gold has the power.
[Wade] Ooh. Finally, Vic Joseph says something correct.
I hope everybody dvr'd that, it doesn't happen often, does it?
Listen, I've been waiting all night
for you to step down from your
pool pit of hate
and embrace Toxic Attraction
for the beacons of greatness that they truly are.
I will say this, vickie Joe
I thought you were toast, but you are not
beyond redemption it would seem.
[Vic] Well, the issues certainly
run deep between these six superstars.
[bell rings]
Cora Jade going to start things off for her team
along with the NXT Women's Champion
that being Mandy Rose
and we know for Cora Jade
the issues with Toxic Attraction are
very well documented.
[Wade] Mandy Rose said it herself
Cora Jade has had two
opportunities at taking her NXT Women's Championship
from her and she failed both times.
You know what happens if you fail twice?
You go back to the end of the line.
Get in the cue once again.
You don't get unlimited chances
in this game.
- [referee] Come on, Mandy…
- [referee] Come on! - [Vic] looks like Toxic Attraction
- [Vic] trying to talk a little bit of-- - [referee] Come on, what are you doing?
[Vic] strategy.
[Wade] They're not just pretty faces
They are brilliant tacticians, too.
A lot going on behind the eyes
of Toxic Attraction.
[fans chanting] Toxic waste! No!
[Vic] I don't know if you can
hear the NXT universe, they are chanting "toxic waste", Barrett.
[Wade] It's either rude, isn't it?
[Vic] What do you mean rude?
-[Vic] I thought it was clever, actually. - [Wade] Toxic attraction are wasted
on the eyes of this audience, I will say that.
[Vic] Well, Jayne swing and a miss wildly.
Jade now
quicken the pace in this matchup.
Gets caught. Nice takedown.
Going to roll through. Shoulders down.
Is this going to end early?
I thought it was going to be an early night
for Toxic Attraction!
Nice neck breaker, though, by Jayne.
Into a cover on her own right, and a kick out by Jade.
[Wade] That is why Toxic Attraction
hold all the power and all the gold here in NXT.
Turn a match on a dime, in an instant.
[Vic] Big forearm hook there from Jaden
Jade now again
going to look eye-to-eye with Mandy Rose
and nice takedown this time by Jade.
[Wade] Two superstars who know each other very well
but time and time again, we've seen Mandy Rose
ride out storms and get the
upper handover Cora Jade.
[Vic] In comes Indi Hartwell who
maybe has found some new friends.
[Wade] Well, she's essentially the powerhouse of the matchup tonight.
She's run through friends
boyfriends over the years, but now, perhaps, finally
she's getting something she can stick her teeth into as part of this trio.
[Vic] She's been wanting to put her
foot through the face of Mandy Rose
over the last several weeks
has Indi Hartwell.
Look, it was Hartwell's teammates tonight
that being Perez and Jade
who were trying to calm down Indi Hartwell,
trying to keep her more focused
on this main event.
[Wade] Mandy Rose never lied about anything.
She said Indi Hartwell is all alone now.
Hartwell has deep-rooted issues
that she personally needs to
deal with inside of her mind.
People want to hate on Mandy Rose
because she has everything
that every woman in that locker room
dreams of.
Well, keep the cheap shots coming
Mandy Rose is going to do
what she always does.
Chew up adversity and spit it back out.
[Vic] Hartwell does not look alone tonight
with Jade and Perez
at her side, teammates
are hoping that indi Hartwell has that same
fire she had last week.
A quick cover and wisely,
quickly Mandy Rose kicks out.
You're complimenting the strategy of Mandy Rose, I like it.
[Jacey] Time out!
[Vic] There are no time outs in NXt
[fans booing]
[referee] Hey, I want both of you girls outside. Come on, let's go
[Vic] All six women now in the ring
here we go!
[Wade] Referee needs to get control of this mess.
[fans cheering]
[Vic] 6-woman tag team match rolls on.
[Vic] Back live on NXT.
It's been all Jade, Perez and Hartwell
but the tide certainly may have
just turned into the favor of Toxic Attraction.
[Wade] Yes, every week is
a different week, and after
the glory of the Women's Breakout Tournament for Roxanne Perez,
now she is really coming
crashing back down to earth.
[Vic] As we take a look at Jayne
who is in control of this match.
When it comes to Toxic Attraction, Wade
do they worry too much about what others think?
[Wade] Hell, no. What are you talking about?
Toxic Attraction set the bar here in NXT.
People follow them.
They don't care what the riff-raff in the locker room
have to say or whatever they think. Get with the program.
[Vic] Oh, shoulders down, shoulders down, shoulders down.
Near fall. Nice switch by Perez.
Shoulders down and another near fall.
Well, they should be worried
about Roxanne Perez.
[Wade] Well, it is completely
unfair, as far as I'm concerned,
- on Toxic Attraction. - [Vic] Senton!
Cover.
Is it enough?
Perez kicks out.
[Wade] Here's what's unfair about
Roxanne Perez having a contract
she can use to claim
a championship opportunity
of her choosing at any time she wants.
Now, toxic attraction have to keep on looking
over their shoulders constantly
because, at any moment, Roxanne Perez
could come hunting
for their championships, it's wrong.
[Vic] What do you mean it's wrong? it was
what the winner of the breakout tournament got.
[Wade] There is enough stress
and pressure on champions, anyway.
They don't need the added stress
and pressure of Roxanne Perez
haunting their dreams.
[Vic] Well, look at Perez.
and Jayne slugging it out.
[Wade] Yes, I'm going to back Jacy Jayne
she's got the size over Perez in this one.
You don't want to get into a war with her.
[Vic] Nice counter. Oh, look at the striking ability of Perez.
Perez is able to wipe out the field
in the Breakout Tournament, and now Indi Hartwell
looking to wipe out the NXT women's champion.
[Wade] Form of the powerhouse
earlier certainly coming into
full effect in this matchup
right now, much to the detriment of Mandy Rose.
[Vic] Hartwell said she was going to do it on her own.
Into the cover and a kick out by Rose
as she looks over at Jade and Perez.
They've told Hartwell over and over again
you are not the third wheel, get that out of your mind.
[Wade] Well, she needs to keep her eyes focused on Mandy Rose.
Mandy Rose is the NXT women's champion for a reason.
Take your eyes off her for a second
and then you get one of them in jaw.
[Vic] Cora Jade taking down the champion.
Cora Jade, as we mentioned, with her own issues with Mandy Rose
and Toxic Attraction.
Jade, Perez and Hartwell came in tonight
wanting to take out the three-headed monster.
Can Jade do it here?
The champion kicks out at two.
Mandy Rose badly in need of a tag out of the ring right now,
getting pummeled.
[vic] And this… hey! Wait a minute!
Dolin and now Jayne
sticking their nose in the business of Cora Jade.
[Wade] Cora Jade has lost all focus
on what she's supposed to be
doing right now.
[Vic] Or has she?
I'm just doing one of your quotes
If Jade was able to knock off Rose
Jade would be in line for an NXT women's championship opportunity.
[Wade] Oh, don't get ahead of yourself, Vic Joseph.
[Vic] Off the spine buster into the cover
and Jade able to get the left shoulder off the mat just in time.
[Wade] Mandy Rose is hurting right now
but she rode out the storm, took control.
Hopefully going to get herself a little tag out right now
and get a fresh woman in the ring.
Brilliant from Mandy Rose.
[Vic] Toxic attraction using that pact mentality to cut the ring off
and now they're just wearing down Cora Jade.
[Wade] I have to say that is tag-competition 101 there
They are strategically perfectly balanced.
[Vic] Jade starting to fire back.
Jade was so close to Hartwell,
could not, though, make the tag.
As Jayne wisely able to suplex Jade.
Now into the cover
off the float over, and another kick out by Cora Jade.
[Wade] Shows that lack of tag
experience that Cora Jade has.
She's been involved with a lot
of singles action of late.
Toxic Attraction though
however, clearly a well-oiled machine.
[Vic] Oh, and Dolin now.
There's Dolin quickly, Wade to your point
dragging Jade into
the center of the ring for another cover and another kick out
but, more importantly
dragging Jade away from her
teammates and is now forcing
Perez and Hartwell to see the
agony on the face of Cora Jade.
[Wade] Yes, instinctive from Gigi Dolin
taking control of the matchup
punishing her opponent
and putting the fear of god into those stood at ringside.
[vic] You don't think that there's any part of Toxic Attraction
that is a little bit worried of Roxanne Perez, Jade or Indi Hartwell
after the antics they pulled last week?
[Wade] Roxanne Perez of course, she has a contract
that she can use at any moment.
[Vic] Jane from behind, Jane from behind. Kick out.
[Wade] This is just another day for Toxic Attraction.
This is what they do atop the pinnacle of the women's division in NXT
They compete. They put up with nonsense from
all the haters, from all the naysayers
from those who want to take what they've got.
Well, good luck, ladies, Toxic A are going to be here a long time.
[Vic] What's jayne doing? Tag was made.
Indi Hartwell and-- oh, come on.
[Wade] Yes, you got to blame the referee, he wasn't paying attention.
[Vic] What do you mean blame the official?
Jayne came in the ring.
The official didn't know-- he was just doing his job, Barrett.
[Wade] Doing his job badly, he should be aware
of everything around him.
That's not toxic attraction's fault.
[Vic] What do you mean it's not Toxic Attraction's fault?
They're cutting corners. They're cheating.
[Wade] They're winning this matchup. That's what's crucial today, Vic Joseph.
Don't twist it in ways it does not need to be twisted.
[Vic] Right now, it's Cora Jade who's being twisted by Gigi Dolin
and Jade desperately needs to make a tag
as she is being almost bent in half. You can only imagine the pain
shooting through the spine of Cora Jade.
Jade trying her best to fight free.
[Wade] Here's the thing, Perez and Hartwell on the outside--
[Vic] Oh, able to do so. Breaks the hold. into the cover.
Kick out by Dolin.
[Wade] Do you think Perez and Hartwell want to tag in
when they're seeing their partner getting abused like this in the ring?
- Hell, no-- - [Vic] Absolutely they do.
[Wade] No, they don't. They want to stay safe.
[Vic] Uh-oh.
Here comes Perez, and Perez wiping out Dolin.
And now focusing on the rest of Toxic Attraction.
Perez the winner of the NXT
Women's Breakout Tournament
made history.
Now, Perez right on top of Dolin.
Perez, we've talked about that guaranteed championship
opportunity of her choosing.
[Wade] Bouncing around the ring.
What a pocket rocket she has
turning out to be here in NXT.
[Vic] Roxanne Perez the most dangerous woman right now
in the NXT women's division.
Float over, cover, and Jayne breaks up the count.
Now Hartwell in the ring.
[Wade] Perfect timing there from Jayne and it had to be.
That was looking dangerous.
[Vic] Everything breaking down once again.
What a right hand from Hartwell!
[Wade] That was a jawbreaker.
[Vic] Hartwell is done playing around.
[Wade] Cleaning house on her own.
[fans cheering]
[Vic] This is what Jayne and Perez
said they wanted, that one-woman wrecking crew.
Oh.
[Wade] Truly a new side of Indi Hartwell coming out at the most
apt time.
[Vic] Tag was made.
Jade is now legal, and Cora
Jade, we've seen this in the past.
High risk looking for all
whirlwind and crashing right
down in to Dolin, and now
tagging in Roxanne Perez, her best friend.
Perez into the match, into the cover
- hook of the leg, and victory. - [bell rings]
[Vic] Oh, how sweet that must be for Perez.
[announcer] Here are your winners
Indi Hartwell, Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez
[Vic] All night long these three
said the same thing, had the same message.
They were coming to NXTt tonight
to slay the three-headed monster
of Toxic Attraction, and look,
they did just that.
Right now, let's go back to the
closing moments of this matchup.
It really was Cora Jade who set
up Roxanne Perez perfectly. Bam!
with that senton from the top.
And for Roxanne Perez
she has now defeated the NXT women's Tag Team Champions
maybe she's gunning for Mandy Rose.
Two down, one to go
in Toxic Attraction.