[WWE theme song playing]
[announcer] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Four days from the Money in the Bank premium live event.
One week from The Great American Bash. And we kick off tonight
with a high-stakes Tag Team clash. Welcome to NXT.
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is a Tag Team match
where the winner will receive an NXT Women's Tag Team Championship match
at The Great American Bash.
Introducing first, Katana Chance and Kayden Carter.
[Vic] This is a duo, Wade, done being overlooked.
They're the locker room leaders that are here to change
the women's division.
[Wade] Absolutely. Look, tenure alone puts these two as veterans
here in NXT.
Add to that how much they've stepped their game up
in the past three months.
Turned themselves into a real championship-contender-level Tag Team.
They're a no-nonsense duo these days with an edge,
clearly sick of being overlooked by management for opportunities.
Now they're fighting fire with fire.
-[rock music playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Vic] And the winner of this match up of course,
will earn an opportunity to face Toxic Attraction at Great American Bash
one week from tonight.
[Alicia] And their opponents, the team of Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez.
[Vic] Let's call it what it is, Wade, Two of the fastest risers in all of NXT.
[Wade] Individually, what this pair have achieved already
is nothing short of miraculous.
Jade mixed it up with the best in the division.
She's part of the winning War Games team.
Of course, got the decisive fall in that match up.
She's practically come close to winning the NXT Women's Championship
on occasion. Perez, of course, unknown two months ago,
blew away the field in the Women's Breakout Tournament,
and now has a guaranteed title opportunity whenever she wants.
She might get an additional one tonight if she wins this match up.
[Vic] And again, both these teams eyeing up…
[Wade] Oh, do you see what I see? The toxic lounge is back.
I've got my VIP pass right here.
[Vic] Let me see that.
-That's your valet parking ticket, dummy. -[bell ringing]
[Vic] You have a couple of issues we've got to work out…
-[Wade] Can I get this validated anywhere? -[Vic] No.
[Vic] The winner of this match up will head to Great American Bash
next Tuesday to face Gigi and Jayne
for the NXT Women's Tag Team titles.
At the end of the day, Toxic, I believe, is scared of Jade and Perez.
-[Wade] Scared? -[Vic] Scared.
[Wade] Toxic Attraction fear nothing and fear nobody.
From day one they have taken on the absolute best in the division
and they've beaten the absolute best in the division.
-[Vic] Can't argue that. -[Wade] Don't get started on fear…
[Wade] …when it comes to Toxic Attraction.
[Vic] Jade has been a thorn in the side of Toxic Attraction, you can't argue that.
And Perez… Perez, by the way, has pinned both Gigi and Jayne.
[Wade] Okay. Of course she's been a thorn in her side.
When… when you are champions in NXT
the entire locker room is going to be a thorn in your side,
because they have what all the women in the division want,
that's the gold and the power.
When you talk about Perez pinning Jacy and Gigi,
look, massive achievements, I'll take nothing away from Perez
when it comes to doing that,
but Toxic Attraction always raise their game
when the gold is on the line. And I'll anticipate they'll do that again
should they need to.
[Vic] As you saw a tag was made.
Katana is legal.
And take a look at the tandem offense.
-[Vic] Into the cover. -[crowd] One, two…
[Vic] Near fall and just a second away,
Jade and Katana could have been the team headed to The Great American Bash.
What I just heard in your entitled opinion is that you think Jade and Perez
are over hyped.
[Wade] Hang on a minute. It's not an entitled opinion,
it's an expert opinion first of all.
But I don't think they're over hyped at all.
[Vic] Cover, cover, cover,
and another kick out by Jade.
[Wade] I think Perez and Jade are massive talents
and I think they're going to be around this industry a hell of a long time,
so get used to watching them.
That's a good thing. But don't confuse beginners' luck
with the consistency and longevity of Toxic Attraction.
[Vic] Nice counter by Jade, shoulders down
to punch the ticket to Great American Bash,
and another near fall.
You saw Toxic Attraction looking on.
Which team do you think, Barrett, since you have the experience here,
worries Toxic the most?
[Wade] I don't think Toxic Attraction would be worried about
either of these two teams.
Of course, two very talented duos in the ring right now,
but it's all in a day's work for Toxic Attraction.
They should be worried about the fact that NXT management
are apparently rewarding two Tag Teams who've shown colossal disrespect
to Toxic Attraction over the past few weeks
with their juvenile behavior.
[Vic] When it comes to Roxanne, of course, who's now from behind,
shoulders down one more time, another near fall.
Roxanne Perez does have the guaranteed title opportunity
by winning the NXT Women's Breakout tournament.
She's playing with house money when it comes to Toxic Attraction.
And we talk about money, Money in the Bank premium live event
this Saturday, live in Las Vegas.
[Wade] Cannot wait for that. One of my favorite shows of the year.
I will be tuning in. Of course, big things happening over there in Vegas.
[Vic] Tag.
Cora Jade right back in.
Perez and Jade have been on the same page, and these are two superstars
who really are friends throughout their journey into this match up.
Another hook to the leg, another near fall.
[Wade] A tight bonds between the two.
You see their loyalties in the ring together.
Doing a hell of a job right now in this match up, taking full control.
[crowd chanting] Roxanne! Roxanne!
[Vic] You hear the NXT universe.
Not a fifty-fifty split here tonight.
And again, when it comes to this match up no team is holding anything back
as we see Toxic Attraction not looking that impressed.
-[Wade] …not look impressed at all. -[Vic] I just said that.
-[Vic] I literally just said that. -[Wade] Okay, clever clogs, good for you.
[Wade] They don't look impressed because they know there are all levels
for this game, and they see themselves as being superior
to the teams that are in the ring right now.
They have the right to say that because they are champions,
they hold all the power, and they've consistently defended those titles
against the best.
[Vic] They're taking a look at the competition heading into next week.
I mean, this is a high-stakes match up here to kick us off this week on NXT.
It's Katana-- Oh!
And another tag was made.
And there's Carter.
[Wade] Stepping up their game once again, that's what they do.
New offense every single time you see them, Katana and Carter.
[Vic] You talk about an innovative offense, high impact.
Into the cover one more time and still some fight in Roxanne Perez.
And when it comes to Kayden, when it comes to Katana,
they have learned so much as you already highlighted,
but really what have they taken from their first meeting with Toxic
is now into another cover to go to Great American Bash.
-[Vic] Another near fall. -[Wade] I'll tell you what they've taken.
They've taken away from that first meeting with Toxic Attraction
that they weren't good enough to beat Toxic,
and weren't good enough to become the women's champions of NXT.
Hopefully, they've raised their game now to a level
where if they get that opportunity again they can do something about it.
-[Wade] Rather than going in circles. -[Vic] Whoa.
[Vic] Perez looking to plant Katana.
Oh, wait a minute.
Oh!
Tag was made, in comes Jade, and this could be the window now
that opens for Jade and Perez.
Tandem offense again on display.
Oh, quickly into the cover goes Jade to go to--
And another kick out at two.
[Wade] Desperately hanging on now as Katana looking in a world of trouble.
Jade and Perez doing a nice job of cutting the ring in half here.
[Vic] Chance able to land on her feet, makes the tag and in comes Carter.
Now we're at a stalemate.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] It's breaking down.
Both these teams so fired up.
Both these teams want that golden opportunity
on a big stage like the Great American Bash.
Oh!
Where did Carter-- Oh, and again, Chance.
And now…
this is what Chance, this is what Carter have talked about.
They're no longer going to take a back seat.
They're going to bring it to any team they step into the ring with.
[Vic] Back live on NXT. Who is headed to The Great American Bash
to face the NXT Women's Tag Team champions?
And right now it's been Carter and Chance who've been in control,
and they're tired of being told they're not championship material.
Chance into the cover, hook to the leg and a kick out.
[Wade] They should be tired of being told they're not championship material.
I'll tell you what, in my own career I was told numerous times.
Every single superstar is told at times,
"You're not good enough. You're not going to make it.
You aren't championship material."
You've got to throw that back in people's faces.
Prove them wrong.
I'm glad that Chance and Carter have finally found
this rough edge much needed.
[Vic] And take a look right here. This is the type of athleticism,
the action that this team brings to the Women's Tag Team division,
what has made them leaders, and maybe what should be worrying
Toxic Attraction.
[Wade] They're better dancers than Chance and Carter.
Who would've thought they can do it all?
[Vic] With Carter now. They single-lay crab on Roxanne Perez.
When it comes to Roxanne Perez, she is a long way from court J
but we need to reiterate this.
She does have a guaranteed championship opportunity
due to her winning the NXT Women's Breakout tournament.
That is not what this is about,
Perez would earn the opportunity next Tuesday
and not use that guaranteed opportunity, but she's got to make it to her corner
to have a chance of making it to the next move.
[Wade] That's a mountain to climb at this point
if she wants the opportunity for winning this match.
Things are starting to look really bleak here.
[Vic] Roll through a near fall.
[Wade] Jade and Perez perhaps getting themselves a chance of a tag.
[Vic] Perez was so close yet so far away
and Chance now just trying to turn Perez but Perez able to counter.
And look where Perez's at. Tag was made.
In comes Jade, in comes Chance
and Jade been waiting quite some time to get to the outside
to get back to the inside.
[Wade] Two ferocious women in the ring
and clearly getting the best of it right now.
Cora Jade exploding with energy.
[Victor exclaims] Oh.
Right across the face.
Carter's rocked.
And Jade's stringing together some offense right now,
falls into the cover to go to Great American Bash,
and a near fall. Wow.
[Wade] Jade has already proven in NXT
she can hang in there with the absolute best of them.
Of course, waiting for her first taste of gold
here in NXT could be one step closer very soon.
[Vic] So much fight in both these teams.
Both these teams know what a huge opportunity
next Tuesday would be.
Both want to dethrone Toxic Attraction,
knock Toxic Attraction off their mighty perch, so to speak.
[Wade] A mighty perch indeed.
Did you see the champagne as well fizzing away?
Oh, wouldn't mind a glass of that myself.
[Vic] Do you need a bib?
Drool running down your beard.
Both teams and Jade right now very close to her partner.
I'm looking around. I don't see Chance.
Carter right now doesn't realize Perez is tagged in
and Perez now legal. And here--
Oh!
[Wade] Just when things started to look a little bleak there for Carter,
pulls one out of the bag. Now in full control of her own destiny.
[Vic] And you mentioned things looking bleak.
-[Vic] It could be looking bleaker. -[Wade] Seen this before.
[Victor exclaims] Wow!
[Wade] Cara Jade out of nowhere.
[Vic] And Perez…
Pop Rocks!
Perez is Pop Rocks.
Perez, Jade, headed to The Great American Bash.
[Alicia] Here are your winners, Cora Jade and Roxane Perez.
[Vic] A golden opportunity now for Perez and Jade in one week's time.
[Wade] Perez and Jade really snatched victory
from the jaws of defeat there.
Here's how it all went down
just when Kayden and Carter started getting a little momentum
in this one, took out Cora Jade in the process.
Looking like they had this one in the bag.
Out of nowhere, Cora Jade back in business.
[Vic] And much like the NXT Women's Breakout tournament,
Roxanne Perez connected in Pop Rocks,
sending her team to The Great American Bash.
What a feeling it must be for these two best friends,
who in one week's time, Wade…
could realize their dream.
Are we looking at the future NXT Women's Tag Team champions?
Next week, the gold is on the line at The Great American Bash.
[speaking indistinctly]
Friend, friends, we come in peace.
We've come here because I feel compelled to tell you,
the Creed Brothers, that if Roderick strong doesn't appreciate
your brilliance…
then I do.
And I would welcome you into the family with open arms,
just like I did for The Dyad.
I don't know how you guys got in here, but I speak for everyone when I say
we're not sipping the Kool-Aid, Joe.
Yeah, we argue at times, we fight amongst ourselves
but Diamond Mine, Diamond Mine is forever.
-That's what I'm talking about. -Rod.
Man, Casey, you are such an idiot.
Diamond Mine is a family and the strongest family in all of NXT.
And trust me, we don't have a problem showing you just how strong our bond is.
-Isn't that right? -Right.
Whenever, wherever.
I'm sensing hostility and it's not with me.
-No, it is. -Here we go.
-It's within you. -No.
You want to prove you're a family?
Let's see it tonight.
All right, let's do it.
Let's go, Rod. Come on.
-Damon. -Let's do it.
That's what I'm talking about. Let's show them the night, baby.
Let's show them. That's what I'm talking about, yeah.
[Wade] Not everybody buys into the message of Joe Gacy.
We will see if that match up gets made official.
[Giovanni Vinci's music playing]
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring, Giovanni Vinci.
[Vic] Here is a man who made his debut in NXT a couple of weeks ago
and the Internet hasn't stopped talking about
[Wade] Giovanni Vinci is going to the walk down the aisle,
gonna lap off the ring and then laugh.
And he would have still grabbed all of the headlines.
But add to that the in-ring display that we witnessed
of grace, style and power, and you see why the world is going gaga for Gio.
[Vic] We won't have to wait much longer.
Giovanni Vinci in action next on NXT.
Toxic Attraction, we know that it will be Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade
challenging you for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships.
McKenzie, we know, we watched the match
and let me just say I was so unimpressed.
I mean, if they bring that kind of performance next week,
Great American Bash is going to be even easier than we thought.
It doesn't matter if Cora and Roxanne are best friends.
We've beaten best friends, enemies, frenemies, we've beaten them all.
Next week will be absolutely no different.
And little miss breakout star should have used her contract
for the Tag Team Title match in the first place.
But if she even thinks of saving that contract for me
oh, no, no.
Roxanne may have never won that contract
if I didn't have to withdraw from the tournament.
Guess we'll never know.
But what I do know is tonight I'm back in the ring
and my eyes are on you.
Honey, all eyes are on me at all times.
-But it sounds like you want to roar. -[meows]
You can find out tonight because when you step in the ring with me,
honey, I'm the queen of this jungle.
Vic and Wade, back to you.
[Wade] Welcome back, Nikkita Lyons,
but do not bite off more than you can chew.
[Alicia] Introducing Ikemen Jiro.
[Vic] Contrasting styles in wardrobe, contrasting styles in life and…
certainly contrasting styles in the ring between these two superstars.
[Wade] Yeah, in terms of fashion choices, it is like moving from the sublime
to the ridiculous.
Vinci straight from the catwalks of Milan.
Jiro though looks like a reject at clown school.
But I will hand it to Jiro, as unorthodox as he may be,
he can certainly get the job done in the ring.
Just maybe not tonight.
[Vic] Would you take a look at Jiro, and don't let the smile fool you.
-[Vic] He's no pushover. -[Wade] Didn't say he's a pushover at all.
He's had some notable wins here in NXT
but I'm not going to brush him off for being happy.
I like happy people, I like Happy Corbin on Smack Down,
one of my favorites, but…
I brush off Jiro because of his clothes. It's like looking at a bad acid trip.
I get nauseous just staring at him.
[Vic] Can't believe you said Happy Corbin.
-[Vic] No one likes Happy Corbin. -[Wade] I like Happy Corbin.
Reminds me of myself. Come on.
[Vic] Jiro right now standing tall in this match up.
Look, some people just brush Jiro off because he's always positive, and…
well, I'll be very happy after that.
Yeah, well, she shouldn't be.
He's in the ring tonight with a man like Giovanni Vinci,
he's a high-class playboy.
The ladies love him,
the fan mail we've had here at NXT since he arrived
has been off the charts. Take a look…
…in the ring, just destroying Jiro effortlessly.
It's like seeing an Italian James Bond before our eyes.
[Vic] Right.
Oh!
He's reaching back to Milan for those knife-edge chops.
Wow.
Just listen to this and look at the impact.
Boom!
[Victor laughs] Took my breath away.
[Wade] He can do everything with style.
Does not just look good. He executes well in the ring, too.
This man could do it all.
[Vic] And Vinci referred to himself as a supreme athlete.
[Wade] So he should. Some people look at him, call him smug,
call him arrogant, call him sneering.
He has every right to be all of those things
because that's how damn good he is.
[Vic] Now, we also didn't like Jiro showing off his Style Strong last week.
Certainly not liking the right foot right now
is the bright red-chested Jiro looking to fly in.
Vinci able to get out of the way at the last moment.
[Wade] Of course, he didn't like the Style Strong last week.
-[Wade] You like being interrupted? -[Vic] You do it every week.
[Wade] Well, too bad, showed a complete lack of class from Jiro.
[Victor exclaims] Oh!
[Wade] That tornado DDT, 100% top class.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Seeing action like this, it's hard to argue.
Rumor has it he rented out a few high-end establishments
to celebrate his debut win.
What will he do after tonight because what goes up,
comes down with force into the cover.
One, two, three! Ring the bell!
[Vic] Continuing to impress in NXT.
[Alicia] Here is your winner, Giovani Vinci.
[Vic] Vinci says he does everything in style
this certainly was a…
I mean, take a look at this DDT, it was certainly done in style.
[Wade] I feel like we all get just a little bit cooler
just from watching Giovanni Vinci in action.
I mean, look at the prowess of the man.
You just have to admire… this man is going places here in NXT.
Great American Bash cannot happen without Giovanni Vinci.
[Vic] And it is hard to argue with the man.
We're shifting gears. Let's talk about over the pond.
NXT UK was last Thursday, four teams battling
for the NXT UK Tag Team titles vacated due to injury.
And look, it was an elimination match up and take a look…
And who walked into the United Kingdom?
And who walked out of the United Kingdom with gold around their waist?
Congratulations to this duo who answered a lot of questions last week
and we now have brand-new NXT UK Tag Team champions.
And guess what? We're going to hear from Briggs and Jensen next
here on NXT.
Welcome back to NXT. I'm now joined by Trick Williams
and the NXT North American champion Carmelo Hayes.
Carmelo, obviously a victory last week, but how do you plan to keep that momentum?
Hey, the question should be, "Melo, how did you become the A champion
without even trying?"
-Great question. -And the answer is…
-It takes things like hustle… -Swagger.
-Loyalty. -Confidence.
And disrespect.
All of those things to become the A champions.
That's why nobody's going to get one over on me,
nobody can tell me a damn thing, because every rule has an exception
when you're an exceptional talent like I am.
Here he is!
-The A champion. What a victory… -[crowd booing]
-And all by yourself too, wow! -Wait, wait, all by himself?
…gave Melo a pair of brass knuckles.
Brass knuckles? You mean bare knuckles.
Melo's got a right hand even Canelo will be jealous of.
What we got going on here?
Look, I'm a little bit embarrassed, but all my mates at home
are big Melo fans, right?
Would you mind signing something? Sorry, I know you're busy…
-Yeah, Trick Melo love the kids. -You know what?
-Hey, you did that thing solo… -I did.
I got a little bit of time.
You go next? No, he doesn't. There we go. [speaks indistinctly]
Can you hold this?
Hey, this is for my mom, she loves the Trick Melo gang.
Yes, she is a nice lady. Hey, what about these?
Yeah, you looking big and amazing and jacked.
Don't forget this one, this one's for Jimmy.
-I like that pendant. -I'm trying to compete with you, man.
Hey, thank you so much. That's mine. Hey, this is mine too…
You're the man, Melo. Thank you, champ.
That's a trustworthy guy, man. I like that dude, for real.
Yes, he's all right.
[Wade] Reminds me of you trying to get all your Wade Barret merch signed, Vic.
[Vic] Never happened.
Please welcome Josh Briggs and Brooks Jenson,
the new NXT UK Tag Team champions.
[Vic] But what has been happening according to those in the know?
Since winning the NXT UK Tag Team championship,
Jensen's been racking up the dates,
racking up the phone numbers on both sides of the pond.
[Wade speaks indistinctly]
I'm just saying he has a newfound confidence.
[Wade] Who doesn't want to date a champion?
But to be clear, he's not sealed the deal yet.
Has he?
[Vic] I don't have those sources that you do.
[Wade] I'm gonna have some people sniffing around,
see if he still got his kneecap.
[Vic] Listen to the NXT universe
for Brooks and Jensen.
Certainly a lot of ups and downs, you've got to remember,
Fallon Henley as well, part of this trio that now has gold around their waist.
The NXT UK Tag Team champions.
The Americans going over and talking to Briggs around 4th of July.
I get it, I understand.
A new…
No, no, Brooks, say it one more time, I don't think they heard you
one more time.
A new…
NXT UK Tag Team champion.
[crowd cheering]
Well, look, you all know we love to fight so we crossed continents,
and we found the best that NXT UK had to offer.
Listen, they put up a hell of a fight,
but you all best believe
we brought the fight right back to them, baby.
-Ash-- -[crowd chanting] USA! USA!
Ash and Olly,
we understand that injuries are part of the game
so when you all return,
we've got your championship rematch waiting right here for you boys.
Hey, Briggs.
remember the first time we met each other?
You looked at me square in the eyes and you said,
"You got a lot of potential, kid. Want to roll with me?"
Ever since that day, I busted my ass for all these great fans
that sit right here, right now.
And I bust my ass for you
and I want to tell you right here in front of everybody in the world…
Thank you for picking me.
[crowd cheering]
Brother, I… I am so proud of you, man.
I am so proud of you, Brooks.
But, but--
[crowd chanting] You deserve it!
But Brooks, Fallon,
there is one thing left to do now that we got
these gorgeous Tag Team titles.
-You all know what that is, right? -Let's drink some beer!
[music starts playing]
[Vic] Oh, well, you talk about party crashers.
[Wade] I don't think they drink beer. -You have got to be kidding me.
You two are the new NXT UK Tag Team champions?
Those tiles were once gorgeous
because they were made that way by the two tastiest snacks in NXT.
And now they've been spoiled
by the grubby hands of American trailer trash.
You could at least wipe them clean from the country dirt and swamp water.
Elton, I bet they smell… No, no, they definitely smell now.
The only thing I smell around here, it's an Alabama ass whipping
coming to you.
The only thing I smell is an Alabama ass kicking coming your way.
Roll time!
Roll time! Roll time!
[crowd booing]
You two Muppets do not deserve those titles.
All you've done is lower the bar and the prestige
that they once carried.
And now, there's only one team that can raise it up again.
Who's that?
That is the former NXT UK Tag Team champions…
Yes, boy.
…who held those titles for a glorious 287 days.
Yes, boy.
Hey, Zoolander twins…
Shut up!
[crowd cheering]
Brooks and I, we know the lineage of these titles and…
boys, there's a lot of great teams who've held these.
But you ain't one of them.
Yes, boy.
Now, boys, fact of the matter is,
we're going to be fighting champions here and in NXT UK,
so you all can keep on talking all you want…
or we can get to fighting right now.
[crowd shouting indistinctly]
Actually… actually…
we'll make the decision for you.
[Vic] Pretty Deadly may not have wanted to come out here to ruin the party.
[Wade] Just a cheap shot in the pretty face of Pretty Deadly.
[Vic] A Pretty Deadly…
Pretty no more!
The NXT UK Tag Team champions sending a message.
[Wade exclaims] Oh!
[Victor laughs]
How are you not laughing enjoying this?
-[Wade] They didn't deserve that at all. -[Vic] What are you talking about?
[rock music playing]
NXT is my life.
It's time for me to step up and be a leader.
In the ring my veins are bulging, my heart rate's off the charts,
it's white knuckle for a ride.
[commentator] How could you not be blown away by what this man has done?
[man] Bron Breakker is high energy,
high intensity, and high impact.
[commentator] Bron Breakker is the present and he's paving a way for the future.
Because I'm the fricking NXT champion.
And I will prove why I earned this championship
each and every week.
[crowd chanting] NXT! NXT!
[Vic] Still to come tonight, combustible elements will meet
face-to-face, one week ahead of the great American Bash showdown.
The champion, Bron Breakker, the challenger, Cameron Grimes.
Tonight on NXT.
[Indi Hartwell's music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Indi Hartwell.
[Vic] Indi looking to crunch the numbers tonight
and crush the competition.
-[Wade] Hartwell's in action next on NXT. -[crowd chanting] Indi! Indi!
[announcer] Next Tuesday on a special edition of NXT 2.0.
The fireworks continue as the bash goes on.
-Absolutely chaos. -You would not want to miss this.
[commentator] I cannot wait.
[announcer] The Great American bash is a live NXT special on USA.
NXT 2.0, as close as it gets.
Next Tuesday 8/7 central.
Every fricking time!
I'm so sick of this.
I know, we're better than those two and we're better than Toxic.
What are you looking at?
Not looking at anything just giving you all your space.
Why don't you mind your own damn space?
Don't think you can come at me
just because you all are pissed you lost the match.
Whatever.
They're also the same.
[Kiana James' music playing]
[Wade] Chance and Carter taking their loss particularly badly.
They look ready to snap.
[Alicia] Introducing Kiana James.
[Vic] Well, the numbers aren't on the side of some individuals
according to James.
She believes all in the numbers, is it? And doesn't play too well into emotions,
says stats and facts pave the way.
[Wade] Cold calculated approach to in-ring prowess.
I like that from Kiana James. Take the emotion out of this.
[bell ringing]
[Wade] Just do your research, do your due diligence
and then execute when you get in there.
[Vic] Let's talk about facts. We've seen a new side of Indi recently.
[Wade] Yes, we have and I encourage it.
We've seen Indi all over our screen for the past couple of years.
More often than not for the wrong reasons.
I've been wanting to see the aggressive side of Indi
for a long time, and I'm backing this no-nonsense approach from her.
[Vic] Well, James-- Oh!
[crowd shouting indistinctly]
[crowd applauding]
[Vic] There's the numbers again coming into play for James,
but going back to Hartwell, she really has stepped up in recent weeks.
Almost stepping into her own, would you say?
[Wade] Well, okay, you mean because she defeated Toxic Attraction…
in the 6-Women Tag a couple a weeks? Look at you. You cannot resist…
-[Vic] Yes, I do. -[Wade] …talking about Toxic Attraction.
[Wade] They consume your every thought, don't they?
Welcome to the club, they do me too.
[Vic] James one step ahead of Hartwell who reverses into a cover.
Shoulders down, quick kick out, but look, let's…
all jokes aside for Indi Hartwell,
is she starting to find her footing in your opinion?
I know what you said about Hartwell needing to step away
and break away from everybody. Is she doing that?
[Wade] It's also a part of that package and we've mentioned the 6-Women Tag,
but I want to see Indi Hartwell standing on her own two feet.
Launch an assault on the singles division,
put the focus back on your in-ring talents and right now, against Kiana James,
she is doing just that. What a great start.
[Vic] Two huge matches still to come, including the 6-Man Tag Team match
coming up next. If you talk about the women's division,
it was James who said Hartwell gives the women's division a bad name.
[Wade] At times I would personally agree with that
because Indi has taken the spotlights away from the in-ring action in the division
and turned it toward the circus that was her love life.
So in that regard, yes, at times she has indeed done so.
Kiana James though, is all business
and she's now starting to get the business done in-ring.
[Vic] Right now trying to pick up a victory.
Is James into the cover and Hartwell able to kick out,
but let's talk about what's going to happen this Saturday.
Becky Lynch earned the final spot last night
in the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match.
Who is your pick to grab the briefcase at Money in the Bank
this Saturday live from Las Vegas?
[Wade] You just mentioned it right there, my old fave Big Time Becks
ended her losing streak finally on raw last night
and she's hitting form at the right time.
For me, she is getting The Money in the Bank briefcase
this Saturday.
[Vic] Money in the Bank again this Saturday live from Vegas
streaming on WWE on Peacock.
Her shoulder's down, another near fall and then-- Oh!
Hartwell just about planted James through the mat.
[Wade] Turning this one around just when she needs to.
Kiana building up a real head of steam there,
but it looks like Hartwell's experience coming to the floor.
[Vic] It's not only that, it's that new fire that's inside Indi
that we saw in that 6-Women Tag Team match
that everyone's been asking for. What a--
[Wade] Indi Hartwell has always been a powerhouse,
She just needs to realize that and starting utilizing it.
We've seen some great powerhouses over the years,
the likes of Raquel González, the likes of Rhea Ripley.
-[Wade] Indi can do the same. -[Vic] Whoa, into the cover.
Is it enough? And a kick out from James and…
for Hartwell's not putting it all together.
This is a huge match for both these superstars.
[Wade] Absolutely.
Chance to climb the rankings here in the division.
Perhaps get one step closer to Mandy Rose,
to inevitably losing to Mandy Rose of course,
but one step closer nonetheless.
[Vic] And there's that power on display.
James able to slide and counter once again.
Oh!
Well, Hartwell heard all the trash talk James was talking last week.
She's here to silence James tonight.
Oh, she's looking for Pretty Savage, but that was pretty nasty.
[Wade] Yes, smart move there from Kiana James.
We've talked about her statistician prowess.
[Vic] Oh, and James now trying to-- Wait a minute!
-[Vic] Come on! -[Wade] Brilliant.
[Alicia] Here is your winner, Kiana James.
[Wade] Such a genius move right there,
and it's like the NXT version of sir Isaac Newton.
That's what we're witnessing in Kiana James' biggest win.
The kind of career, kind of win that will kick-start a career.
[mysterious music starts playing]
I give you the world and what do you do?
You make a move for my chair.
You broke my heart.
My guess is now…
he's sleeping with the fishes.
You stupid mother--
[phone rings]
-Hello? -[man] Hey…
[man] Am I talking to the new North American champion, Tony D'Angelo?
Yeah, that's real funny, wise guy.
[man laughs]
God, I--
I've had it with this guy!
I'm done with him.
[mysterious music starts playing]
[Wade] Tony D starting to regret incorporating Legado into his family.
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is a 6-Man Tag Team match
scheduled for one fall.
Representing Diamond Mine, Roderick Strong
and the NXT Tag Team champions, the Creed Brothers.
[Vic] We heard Diamond Mine earlier said they were the strongest family
in NXT.
The challenge is laid down in a 6-Man Tag Team action next.
Last week I was in the middle of the ring pouring my heart out.
I mean, bearing my soul.
And Trick Williams ruins my moment.
Trick, your biggest mistake is thinking that…
my honesty and openness to my feelings makes me soft.
The fact that I wear my heart on my sleeve makes me weak.
Peep game, dog.
It's called strength.
And next week at The Great American Bash, you'll see that strength on full display.
And I will have no pity for you
because of how you disrespected me as a man.
No one or nothing…
will stop me from finding my inner peace in that ring,
especially not Trick Williams.
[Wade] Wes Lee has got the biggest heart in the game
and he's going to need that if he does indeed end up squaring up
with Trick Williams.
[Alicia] Introducing The Dyad and Joe Gacy.
[Vic] This chill just came over the NXT universe
with the arrival of this trio.
Really, what's the end game for Joe Gacy?
I mean, honestly, realistically, what's the end game?
[Wade] That's the six million dollar question, isn't it?
Joe Gacy has a message that apparently does get through to some people.
The Dyad have listened to it.
People on social media in some cases have listened to it.
Gacy is somebody who looks to prey on the weak and the lost.
But despite some recent tensions in the Diamond Mine,
they were not falling for his nonsense apparently.
[Vic] I'm glad you bring that up. There have been a lot of tensions
and even some questions surrounding the Diamond Mine.
I think some of that could be put to bed here tonight.
[Wade] Absolutely. We saw earlier on this evening,
there has been some issues in recent weeks but it got put to bed earlier tonight
and all it took was Joe Gacy to start sniffing around like a vulture.
Diamond Mine got fired up down on the same page and here they are,
a cohesive unit once again.
[Vic] It was Roderick who said that the Diamond Mine
is the strongest family in NXT.
That certainly is a very bold statement.
[Wade] It's a big claim but then I got thinking about it.
Once upon a time, I would have said Legado were the strongest family in NXT.
They now belong to Tony D, at least in theory.
Tony D's family, they've got some problems of their own right now.
Who knows what's going on with them? So yeah, I'm probably going to agree.
Diamond Mine are a pretty tight family unit once again
and probably the strongest unit in NXT currently.
[Vic] Roderick, nice take-down… I believe that's Dyad One?
[Wade] Yeah.
[Vic] We'll just call it Dyad One as a tag was made.
In comes the powerhouse.
One half of the NXT Tag Team champions, that being Brutus Creed.
And look at Creed taking it to Dyad One.
[Wade] Is that part of the deal with Dyad?
They've been stripped of all identifiable--
[Vic] You should go ask Joe Gacy. Right now go ask Joe Gacy, please.
[Wade] Stripped of all personality.
-[Vic] Did he get to you? -[Wade mumbles indistinctly]
-[Victor chuckles] -[Wade] Real wise guy…
[Vic] Nasty right hand by Dyad One.
And now, nice counter and again…
is that amateur background in Brutus. Undefeated in NCAA competition.
And look, it was Brutus and Julius who said it perfectly earlier.
Brothers fight.
They also said they got no problem proving how strong their bond is
here tonight in the 6-Man Tag Team.
[Wade] Of course. They'll clearly fight all comers
as they have done since arriving here.
I question how on earth Dyad One or Dyad Two, whoever it is,
can see wearing that outfit.
I'm not surprised he's getting the worst of this match up thus far.
Can't see these attacks coming from The Creeds.
[Vic] There you see, Creed brothers going to work.
How wise of Julius to get Dyad One back into their corner.
Obviously the coaching from Roderick.
Did you see those on the outside, Damon Kemp?
Obviously Ivy now holding the gold right now.
[Wade] Yeah, I like the pair of them on the outside.
Damon Kemp, especially right now. He's a new comer.
He's already proven to be a loyal soldier for Diamond Mine.
What I like about him is that he actually listens to the leader Roderick Strong,
completes his orders. The results are--
Do you trust in me?
I trust in you.
Pain is only temporary.
Get back in there and show them the new you.
[Wade] The new you?
[Vic] This is an opportunity. Go ask him right now, Wade.
He's coming over here.
-[Wade] You do it. -[Vic] No, absolutely not.
-[Vic] Oh! -[Wade] Nice. Is this the new Dyad?
[Vic] When it comes to waking up, those that follow Joe Gacy certainly--
you hit it on the head, has a message that some listen to.
And right now, it's unconventional, but this offense is working.
And Dyad now just wearing down Julius Creed.
When it comes to the Creed brothers, the NXT Tag Team champions,
when it comes to The Dyad, it's really all about Joe Gacy.
We talked about contrasting styles earlier tonight.
Really different messages in this match.
It's more of a wholesome competitiveness message from Roderick.
When it comes to Joe Gacy, we still don't really know
what they messages are.
[Wade] Well, the message, whatever it is from Gacy--
[Vic] Cover. Kick out.
[Wade] Has turned this match up on its head.
All it took was Gacy to open his mouth and say some words of wisdom to The Dyad
and this match has completely turned a different course
thanks to Gacy's motivational speaking if you can call it.
[Vic] Dyad Two just got taken down.
Look how quick Dyad Two, right back into the offense.
Do you buy in that The Dyad took their next step in their,
what Gacy called progression two weeks ago?
[Wade] It doesn't really matter what I think.
As far as Gacy is concerned, they did indeed take that next step
in that progression. The question for me is
what on earth are they supposed to be progressing towards,
that's what I want to know.
If it is indeed a vision of Joe Gacy's future for NXT.
Then for all our sakes we need to hope they never ever reach that destination.
[Vic] Dyad goes back in.
Can't tell if that's Dyad One or Two
but Joe Gacy's message is being felt right now
throughout the NXT universe.
This match up coming about and Julius Creed inside.
Cradle shoulders and now center of the ring
and a near fall in this match.
This match up coming about after Gacy stuck his nose
in the Diamond mind's business and Gacy certainly knows how to slither
into conversations.
[Vic] We tried to pick up a couple more followers
in the shape of Brutus and Julius.
-[Vic] Oh, come on. Really? -[Wade] That's what he tried to do.
I'm not saying he had any chance of doing it, but let's face it.
If you're going to pick up a couple of followers,
those are two prime suspects for me.
Just look at this balance, power, athleticism
from Julius Creed. Ludicrous.
[Vic] And now all six men in the ring.
Triple suplex from the Diamond Mind.
[Wade] Try talking your way out of this one, Gacy.
[Vic] Certainly not.
The number's advantage not in Gacy's corner right at this moment.
Diamond Mine providing they are indeed the strongest family.
6-Man Tag Team match rolls on.
[Vic] Back live on NXT. 6-Man Tag Team match up continuing
as you saw throughout the commercial break.
The level of physicality certainly has picked up in this match up
since the beginning.
[Wade] You ain't wrong.
Physicality from The Creeds as you expect every single time.
Of course The Dyad have turned it up on occasion in this match up.
-[Wade] Looking to do some-- -[Vic] Oh, no, no, no.
[Vic] That diabolical Joe Gacy just picked his spot.
And I was getting ready to ask, should Gacy be more like Roderick
but Gacy the complete opposite of Strong, as now Gacy into the cover.
What a victory this would be.
And Brutus able to kick out at two.
[Wade] Two clearly very different management styles
from Gacy and Strong.
Strong is like a hands-on leader,
and let me show you how it's done kind of guy,
but Gacy leads by manipulation.
Not the kind of boss any of us would actually want
but it has to be said, highly effective.
But now The Dyad and Gacy in full control of this match up.
[Vic] Again the NXT Tag Team champions in action tonight.
Title is not on the line of course in the 6-Man Tag Team match up.
They will be when the undisputed WWE Tag Team titles are on the line
this Saturday at Money in the Bank.
The Usos defending against The Street Prophets
live from Las Vegas. But take a look at Brutus.
The strength, the resilience of Brutus.
Have you ever seen Brutus fall with just a kick?
Wow.
[Wade] He's been paint-brushed several times by Gacy
and The Dyad at this point pretty weak right now.
-[Wade] Might be ripe for the pickings. -[Vic] What is this?
Dyad forcing Brutus to watch Gacy.
[Wade] Psychological terror attack on Brutus Creed.
[Vic] Into the cover.
And another near fall.
Can you recall that ever happening in a match up featuring Joe Gacy
where The Dyad held the opponent, holding their eyelids?
I mean, stretching their eyelids as far as they could
to get a message across?
[Wade] Nobody plays mental warfare like Joe Gacy.
We've seen it time and time again from him.
As much as he is such a physical presence in there,
the mental game is even stronger.
[Vic] Gacy certainly knows how to turn words around in a hurry.
As Brutus trying to turn this match up around.
Looking for the tag, so far away and…
The Dyad in this match up, hate to agree with Joe Gacy,
certainly have taken that next progression.
[Wade] They've clicked and they've clearly built some chemistry
in their time together, working like a well-oiled machine
under the watchful gator, Gacy.
[Vic] Into the cover, off the neck breaker and another near fall.
Having to overpower the opposition is Brutus.
And you see a look of worry almost on the face of Damon Kemp
and on the face of Ivy Nile and even Roderick Strong at this juncture.
[Wade] They train with Brutus Creed every day.
When they see him hurt, they see him in pain,
it's a daily occurrence for the Diamond. That's the training they do.
This is a whole different level, what they're witnessing from Brutus here.
The movement, the agony that he's in.
It is unnatural for Brutus Creed to be displaying this.
[Vic] And the type of offense the Dyad has progressed.
We talked about that level of physicality picking up. It's just nasty.
It's not something you write home about. It's clotheslines and right hands.
It's nasty, tough offense.
[Wade] He's going for the throat, going for the joints--
[Vic] Going for the jugular.
[Wade] Whatever is available.
There's no sportsmanship in terms of Gacy and The Dyad.
Whatever dirty trick is available they're going to utilize.
[Vic] Roderick Strong continuing to bark at Brutus
and just paid the price for it.
And once again, The Dyad cut this ring off.
And look at Joe Gacy. All smiles as The Dyad does all the dirty work.
[Wade] Well, he should be all smiles.
[Vic] Wait a minute. Brutus now opening.
Dyad trying to shut the door, reaching out, looking for a tag.
[Wade] A tug of war.
[Vic] And in comes Julius Creed.
And look at Julius Creed waiting on the outside,
has seen what has happened to his brother
and he is taking his aggressions out in a major way.
[Wade] He's destroying the ring single-handedly,
rage and fury personified.
[Vic] Look at the unbridled strength of the former ACC standout.
[Wade speaks indistinctly]
Attacks here from Julius Creed.
Impossible to defend yourself against this.
Get up! Get up!
[Vic] Looking for the knockout.
Roderick Strong tagging in.
Hey, Roddy, what are you doing?
[crowd chanting] No, no, no, no.
[Vic] Roderick Strong is certainly legal in this match up.
[Wade] Julius Creed has to listen to the leader.
What are you doing?
[Vic] Brutus is just helping out Roderick Strong.
Wait.
Wait a minute, is that the legal Dyad?
[Wade] It's Dyad One.
[Vic] I thought it was Dyad Two that was legal.
Nonetheless, the tag was made.
Strong doesn't realize it.
Oh, no. This is what we saw two weeks ago.
Get out.
[Vic] Oh, Dyad sending their message.
Creed bro--
-[bell ringing] -[Vic] What?
[Alicia] Here are your winners, Joe Gacy and The Dyad.
[Wade] Well, a massive… Massive victory for Gacy and The Dyad,
it has to be said.
Julius Creed looked like he had this match up won
until Roderick Strong tagged himself in. Here it is again.
Julius Creed just rolling in there about to put this match up to bed.
Roderick Strong, he saw an opportunity to finish it.
[Vic] What does that tell you about leadership?
Roderick…
[Wade] Here was the issue. Julius didn't get out of the ring.
That distracted Roderick Strong,
ultimately leading to The Dyad getting on top
and ending this as only they can.
[Vic] Bam.
Pure devastation from The Dyad and Joe Gacy.
And now, how much stronger does their message get
as you can see obvious disappointment from the Creed Brothers?
[speaking indistinctly]
Excuse me. Excuse me. Gentlemen, this will only take a second.
I just wanted to grab you before you leave.
I just wanted to get your thoughts on next week--
Hey, McKenzie, you know all about next week with Afro Thunder,
but don't worry about it.
The bigger, better man is going to beat that bum into oblivion
next week at The Bash.
-It is what it is. -I'm sorry, Trick.
I actually wanted to get Carmelo's thoughts
on defending the NXT North American championship next week
against Grayson Waller at The Great American Bash.
Defending the championship against Grayson Waller?
What are you talking about? That's my boy.
You signed the contract and Grayson signed the contract,
so the match is now official.
Official match up? Signed the co--? What?
That snake.
-No. -He tricked you, man.
No. Oh, my--
The basketball and the snake painting.
-Who's Jimmy? -Who cares?
Listen, you go back to Waller. You tell him this.
When you play Melo, you play yourself because at Great American Bash,
Trick is walking out with that W and I'm walking out still the A champion.
Damn, he got me.
I knew I shouldn't have signed the contract.
[Vic] Not the news Carmelo Hayes wanted to hear,
but let's go back to last week.
It was quite the match between Alba Fyre and Lash Legend
until Lash Legend took matters into her own hands.
That baseball bat to the throat.
Alba Fyre has not disclosed her medical status.
However, our medical team is standing by with an update.
Due to the trauma Alba Fyre suffered last week
when she was struck with the baseball bat, I have determined--
Oh, excuse me, doc.
I can take it from here, okay?
Due to the brutal beat down that your girl,
Lash Legend, the one and only, you can't clone me,
put on miss fire maker,
she's been put on the shelf, permanently.
Did you hear what I said? Permanently.
And Alba Fyre found out that I don't just talk the talk.
I walk the walk and make everyone's mouth drop.
So NXT Women's division,
stay out of my way, okay?
[Sanga's music playing]
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
-[Alicia] Introducing first-- -[Vic] Whoa!
[Vic] We didn't even get a ring announcement.
We knew that these two wanted to tear each other apart.
Xyon Quinn taking-- We need to get some help out here.
[Wade] There's bad blood in NXT.
This is Diamond Mine.
We can't be losing like that.
How did we even lose? What happened?
Fellas, what the hell was that out there?
We had them beat and we were actually on the same page for once.
And all you guys had to do was listen to me.
Listen? Roddy, all we do is listen.
If you're listening, you're obviously not hearing what I'm saying.
-What the hell does that even mean? -We're not going to keep doing this.
We listen to what you say down to the tee, you still point the fingers and blame us.
Oh, so that sounds like a bunch of excuses to me, Julius.
Since you can't hear what I'm saying,
you've left me no choice but to teach you firsthand in the ring.
So next week, Damon and I against you two.
At The Great American Bash, you guys are going to learn your lesson
when we walk out of there with those NXT Tag Team championships.
Damon, let's go!
[Vic] I don't know if that match will get made official.
However, this is official. Waller, Trick, Carmelo Hayes
and the signing on the dotted line.
We will have a North American championship match live next week
at The Great American Bash here on USA.
What about what's going in the ring? Sanga and Xyon are being separated still.
[Wade] Things are boiling over.
[Vic] Finally, this match up is getting underway.
Not out here, boys.
[Wade] …Xyon Quinn has ever done perhaps
sliding out of the way from the rampaging Sanga.
-[Vic] Look, and now-- Oh, cheap shot. -[Wade] Blindside him.
[Vic] You can say that one again.
It was Sanga who stood up to Quinn following a match with Wes Lee.
That's what really brought this match up on.
[Wade] Xyon Quinn, a few weeks ago, looking to take a cheap shot at Wes Lee
when he was down and out. Sanga wasn't having it.
Sanga has apparently got a bit of a moral compass, which is great.
I don't know if it was smart, though, because Quinn is a superstar best avoided.
[Vic] Wait, wouldn't it be wise for Quinn to avoid Sanga?
I mean, take a look at the guy. He's a house.
[Wade] …probably avoid each other.
The difference is Quinn didn't go hunting for Sanga.
Quinn didn't pick a fight with Sanga.
Xyon Quinn, though, is the kind of guy,
if a fight arrives on his doorstep, he is not walking away.
In fact, he's going to run it straight.
[Vic] To that point, Sanga told Quinn he hasn't been running it straight
or even walking straight recently.
Right now, he can't even stand up--
One more time right in front of us.
[Wade] Absolutely, has been mocking Quinn in the locker room.
That has just added fuel to the fire of Xyon Quinn, you would think.
-[Vic] Uh-oh. -[Wade] Xyon is a prototypical superstar.
[Wade] But he now has to live up to that label.
[Vic] Trying to get settled back here. When you see Sanga coming out--
[Wade] It was a bit terrifying. It went dark over here very quickly.
-[Vic] Very quickly. -[Wade] Blocked out all the light.
[Vic] We're going back into this match up.
Quinn turning things around, he has used his speed in this match up.
Certainly won't have the strength advantage.
I'll ask you this when it comes to Quinn, what's his-- Uh-oh.
Oh, no, no, no.
Just locked eyes with Sanga.
[Wade] I never want to be on the receiving end of that look
or that big bear paw from him, either.
[Vic] Maybe it's Sanga just trying to knock some respect into Syon Quinn.
Some would say Quinn a little bit too full of himself lately.
[Wade] Yeah, there's a fine line between confidence and arrogance.
Quinn, though, he's got a lot of reasons to be confident,
bona fide athletic pedigree, as tough as they come.
Looks like a star, talks like a star,
and might not be talking much after that landing.
[Vic] Drop like bricks.
[Wade] Quinn, though, if he gets on a run of Ws here in NXT,
he might be unstoppable,
but that is easier said than done
when you're in the presence of a monster like this big Sanga.
[Vic] Have you ever seen the look of that sort of desperation and concern
on Quinn's face?
[Wade] Quinn in his entire career in NXT and on the rugby field
has never been treated like Sanga has treated him thus far,
but he might have bought himself a little opportunity to bounce back.
[Vic] Might have opened the door, so to speak, as you mentioned,
knocking Sanga down into the cover. Just powering out at one.
[Wade] It's an achievement in itself getting big Sanga down to the mat,
keeping him there might be another thing.
[Vic] Look at this strategy,
one way to keep him there is just put the man to sleep.
-[Wade] It seems to be working too. -[crowd applauding]
[Vic] Quinn just trying to put all his weight on the back of Sanga,
but Sanga's so strong, so massive.
[Wade] Sanga gets his game together here in NXT,
he could be something incredibly special.
[Vic] Something absolutely scary as Quinn's trying to chop down Sanga,
but Sanga continuing to push forward.
We talk about the size of Sanga,
how about the size of the seven-foot-three Omos
who will compete in the men's Money in the Bank ladder match
this Sunday at The Money in the Bank premium live event?
[Wade] I've competed in a few of those matches over the years.
The field this year is as stacked as it's ever been.
I can't look away from Omos,
he can almost grab the briefcase without using the ladder.
[Vic] Trying to climb up the ladder in his own right is Quinn.
But Sanga, oh, just leaning off his weight into Quinn.
Quinn really just trying to bring anything he can into this match.
[Wade] You have to. Strategy goes out the window
against someone like Sanga. No strategy is going to work.
Just pure offense, swing at anything that moves.
[Vic] How about this submission locked in the center of the ring?
Sanga trying to wear down Quinn, and again, this match up started
when both these superstars started brawling
before the match up even began.
Now you just see the welts forming on Quinn's body on his back.
Every blow from Sanga.
[Wade] Quinn is really hurting at this point. Who can blame him?
The offense he's taken thus far from Sanga.
[Sanga screams]
[Vic] Sanga looks like he's having some fun right now.
And now I believe it is the beginning of the end
for Xyon Quinn.
The massive Sanga…
who wants to teach Quinn a thing or two about respect.
And it might be Sanga who just beat some respect
into Quinn tonight.
[Alicia] Here is your winner, Sanga.
[Wade] Truly was some effortless power there from big Sanga,
putting this one to bed.
Xyon Quinn still hasn't moved.
[Vic] You said it perfectly, effortless strength.
How powerful is Sanga?
Xyon Quinn is no small superstar
and look at the ease Sanga is just able to toss him around
here tonight.
Big victory for Sanga…
as he continues his mission in NXT.
[commentator] We are looking into the eyes of a very different Cameron Grimes.
Let's launch the damn rocket and let's go to that damn moon.
[commentator] Cave in.
[Cameron] I said I respect you, Bron…
but what you don't have is my heart,
and I put my heart up against any man or woman in this business.
[music playing]
[commentator] Driven by emotion, here it is!
Grimes has done it!
[crowd cheering]
Bron Breakker,
Cameron Grimes, The Great American Bash, NXT championship.
You got it.
[Vic] It is massive stakes next week at The Great American Bash,
Cameron Grimes looking for that golden moment.
Bron Breakker continuing to try to add to his legacy as NXT champion.
NXT title on the line next week live at The Great American Bash.
But still to come here tonight,
both champion and challenger will come face to face one last time
before that clash.
It's going to happen tonight here on NXT.
But Wade, how about what is coming up in a matter of moments?
[Wade] Yes, indeed. Fresh off an injury lay off,
"The Lioness" Nikkita Lyons is about to roar
here in NXT once again, and I can't wait.
[Vic] You talk about The Lioness, but it is Mandy Rose who calls herself
the queen of the jungle,
the NXT Women's champion is in action.
This match up is next here on NXT.
When you see someone who sucks at life, like tragic,
stay away from me, you Peter Pan reject.
The first word that comes to mind when I think of Wendy Choo is tragic.
Tragic.
Do you think she's ever took first place in anything?
Sucks at life.
She's jealous of me.
[Wendy chuckles]
Up here, up here, up here, up here.
[soft music playing]
Ta-da!
Somebody get me a towel.
[harps playing]
Tiffany Stratton believes I'm stupid.
If I look stupid and she thinks I look stupid,
even though I know I'm not stupid,
doesn't that make her stupid?
Or thinking I'm stupid when I'm not actually stupid?
Listen, Stratton, it's simple, stupid,
I get under your skin, I go for the pin, and then I win.
See you at the bash, Tiff Tiff.
[Vic] Well, it is simple. Wendy Choo will look to settle the score
with Tiffany Stratton at NXT Great American Bash live next week.
But Wade, you actually have some breaking news
as it pertains to NXT's Great American Bash.
[Wade] Breaking news Barrett, we just saw the Diamond mine explode.
Now it is official, The Creeds will be defending
their NXT Tag Team championships against Strong and Kemp next week
right here at The Great American Bash.
[Vic] Breaking news Barrett?
[Wade] I got to get a t-shirt out there.
[Nikkita Lyons' music playing]
[Vic] You already have enough t-shirts going on at the buy.
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Nikkita Lyons.
[Nikkita screams]
[Vic] Well, The Lioness ready to roar here tonight.
All fun and games are over now that Nikkita Lyons is back in an NXT ring.
[Toxic Attraction's music starts playing]
[Vic] You honestly don't need to stand up every time Toxic comes out.
[Wade] Saluting the champs, that's all I'm doing.
Show some respect.
[Alicia] And her opponent, representing Toxic Attraction,
she is the NXT Women's Champion, Mandy Rose.
[crowd shouting indistinctly]
[Wade] Where's my bottle of cologne? Did you steal it?
[Vic] Something else tonight, Barrett, something else.
You know that wasn't… The wink again wasn't for you.
-[Wade] Oh, come on. -[Vic] Yeah, I know.
-[Vic] I hate to break it to you. -[Wade] You're crushing me right now.
[Vic] The wink was not for you. She's not even looking at you right now.
She's not paying you any attention.
You're over here like the Wacky inflatable tube man.
She's not even looking at you.
[Wade] You can't really tell. She had sunglasses on.
[Vic] Oh, I can tell Nikkita Lyons is ready to pounce in this match up.
Let's put the joking aside for a moment.
How difficult is it to come back from a leg injury
like Nikkita Lyons suffered?
[Wade] First of all, any injury is going to be difficult to come back from,
especially a leg injury, it's difficult to keep up your cardio with a bad leg.
Secondly, leg injury especially
is going to make you a little mentally apprehensive.
You don't want to reinjure yourself as soon as you get back.
More so with Nikkita Lyons,
leg striking kicks are the number one part of her arsenal,
so she better be at 100%.
Not only that, she's in there with the champ of NXT, Mandy Rose.
[Vic] That brings quite the opportunity, does it not, for Lyons?
You've stated in the past, if you are able to defeat the champion,
you should be in line for a championship opportunity.
[Wade] Two things. First of all, you're right.
It is quite the opportunity for Nikkita Lyons,
mixing it up with the champ, Mandy Rose,
but it's quite the opportunity for Mandy to take out a prime contender,
who is perhaps going to be suffering a little ring rust after her layoff.
She might end up regretting this opportunity against Mandy Rose.
And as you're saying, if Lyons does win--
[Vic] Oh! Right to that injured knee…
[Wade] That's the genius of Mandy Rose, never just a pretty face,
such a smart cookie in that ring.
But I will say this, if Nikkita Lyons pulls out a win today,
in my opinion, she does deserve a championship opportunity at Mandy Rose.
You're nobody! I run this.
[Vic] There's Rose talking a little bit of trash
and maybe it's Mandy Rose now being taken aback by Nikkita Lyons.
Rose referring to herself as the queen of the jungle earlier tonight.
Two!
Come on, out of the corner, let's go.
[Vic] Right now, it is Lyons who's taking it to the champion,
and Rose going for the ride.
Lyons now with Rose in her sights.
Do you believe Lyons, when she stated earlier,
"Roxanne Perez may not have won the breakout tournament
if she had not had to withdraw"?
[Wade] Yeah, quite possible. Listen, Nikkita Lyons was my pick
from the very start of the women's Breakout Tournament.
As much as I admire Roxanne Perez, do I think she can beat Nikkita Lyons?
Jury's out.
[Vic] Lyons is taking it to the NXT Women's champion.
Could Lyons beat Mandy Rose? NXT continues.
You're fine. You're good.
[Vic] Back on NXT, we are live,
and Mandy Rose has been in control of Nikkita Lyons,
focusing her attack on the previously injured leg of Lyons.
Now, Lyons trying her best to turn things around in this match up,
but Mandy Rose has really taken it to Nikkita Lyons
for the last several minutes in this match up.
[Wade] Lyons is starting to fight for survival at this point.
A hell of a lot of damage has been incurred
by the previously injured knee that you mentioned.
[Vic] Let's go back to the action, during the commercial break,
this happened moments ago.
This is when Mandy Rose was able to turn things around in this match up,
really focusing on that previously-injured left knee,
following that up with more viciousness,
which really has put her in the driver's seat.
[Wade] We saw Kiana James earlier. I've got a stat of my own right now.
Mandy Rose has held the NXT Women's championship for over 245 days.
That is the fifth-longest title reign of any title in NXT.
Even a hater like you, Vic Joseph,
has to admit that Mandy Rose is nothing short of incredible.
[Vic] I've never taken anything away from what Mandy has accomplished here.
I've stood here and talked about the championship she's won
and the way she's defended it.
You can argue, though, that she's never done it cleanly.
She's always had to cut corners. Right now, she's trying to reach and find
the bottom rope…
[Wade] Durability of a champion. That's what that was right there.
Didn't cut any corners from your pulpit of hate.
Spewing nonsense all over our women's champion, Mandy Rose.
-[Wade] Just durability, brilliant. -Who do you think you are?
You are nobody.
[Vic] Your Mandy, again, talking down to Nikkita.
Rose seems a little more edgier than normal.
[Wade] No surprise. Mandy needs eyes on the back of her head at all times.
Can't relax. People taking shots at her. So much on her plate.
Nail salons, hair appointments, red carpets.
[Vic and Wade exclaim] Oh!
[Vic] Oh! She might have to put the doctor on that visit as well
because right now Nikkita Lyons is striking anything that moves.
You're right, she's got to have eyes on the back of her head
because Roxanne Perez always lurking with that championship opportunity
from the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
Speaking of that, Toxic Attraction should be worried about Perez and Cora.
The NXT Women's Tag Team titles on the line next week,
and a kick-out by Rose. A half-second away from being defeated by Nikkita.
[Wade] Toxic Attraction worry about nobody in the singles division, tag division,
they do what they've always done,
beat whatever opponents are put in front of them,
then they can get back to tanning.
[Vic] Tanning.
[Wade] Drinking champagne, sitting in the toxic lounge,
things you wouldn't understand, Vic Joseph.
[Vic ] You wouldn't understand either.
[Wade] Eventually, I'm going to get in the toxic lounge.
[Vic] Oh, boy.
Mandy Rose now trying to work her way through this problem that is Nikkita.
[Wade] Heavy landing, center of the ring.
[Vic] And now, staring down is Rose.
-[Wade] Whoa! -[Vic] Missile dropkick connects.
[Wade] Mandy Rose digging deep into the playbook.
[Vic] Look at Lyons back to her feet, able to roll through,
looking for that jumping knee was Rose, and the lioness ready to roar.
Combination offense now from Lyons.
[Wade] Lethal kicks here as we have seen in the past,
got the champ rocking and rolling.
[Vic] Could've been the knock-out blow.
Come on!
This is what I was talking about, cutting corners.
[Wade] Great strategy from Toxic Attraction.
[Vic] Unreal.
[crowd booing]
Numbers advantage, of course, in favor of Toxic Attraction.
[Wade] You have to admire the loyalty of Gigi and Jacy.
[crowd booing]
[Vic] Oh, you have to admire the moxie of the number one contenders
for the NXT Women's Tag Team titles.
[Wade] Sticking their nose in other people's business once again.
-[Wade] Get Mandy out of here. -Get Mandy out!
[Vic] Next week, the NXT Women's Tag Team titles will be on the line,
Dolin and Jayne taking on Perez and Cora Jade,
and Nikkita Lyons continuing to look at the so-called queen of the jungle,
that being Mandy Rose.
Man, I can't believe I lost to Grayson Waller last week.
Using that damn turnbuckle to snatch his win.
Man, I had him beat.
Everybody knew it. He knew it, I knew it.
Man, he got lucky.
Hey, listen, I've been there plenty of times.
Trust me, you are going to get Waller back.
Hold your head high. Look at me.
You got something special, you're magic in the ring.
Always remember that, all right?
Thanks, man. That means a lot coming from you.
I appreciate it.
It doesn't mean a lot coming from him.
[speaks indistinctly]
-Why wouldn't I want to take his-- -Hold on, man. I got this.
Have we met?
Apollo, it's been three years since you've been here.
A lot's changed.
If you've come here to turn a new leaf, just leave.
Okay.
Who's the one giving advice now?
Look, if you want to become the perfect WWE superstar, you can't.
-Is that right? -Yes, that's me.
-Really? -Six-foot-three…
handsome, athletic,
can pull off a suit.
TV shows, you name it, I can do it all--
Okay, okay, man, I get it, I get it.
You've been practicing that speech, haven't you?
-It's true. -It sounds like you said it a few times.
But look, man, in all seriousness, on paper, your future looks so bright.
Look, I know you can see it.
The thing is…
when I look at your future…
it don't look too good.
[Wade] Cameron Grimes, the challenger for the NXT championship
at The Great American Bash, arriving at the building
a few moments ago ahead of his big face-to-face imminently.
[Vic] Well, not only the challenger but also the champion.
Combustible elements making their way to the ring.
Champion and challenger face-to-face next on NXT.
They say that nice guys finish last.
Maybe that explains why I always finish first.
I'm a genuinely mild-mannered guy,
but nothing upsets me more…
than when my athletic IQ is challenged.
I'm quite obsessive with what happens in that ring.
I am tired of seeing everybody take pages out of my playbook.
So I'm going to let you in on a poorly-kept secret,
I'm the necessary evil needed to bring balance to NXT.
I'm not just the ace in the UK,
I'm the ace everywhere I go.
See you real soon.
[announcer] Next Tuesday on a special edition of NXT 2.0,
the fireworks continue as The Bash goes off.
If Cameron Grimes is going to say they're going to the moon,
let's go to the damn moon.
You got it!
[commentator] Breakker, Grimes, for the NXT title.
Wendy Choo is tragic.
She loves sleeping so much
I'll have no problem putting her to sleep for good.
You're about to get a reality check and it's gonna be toxic.
[commentator] Are we gonna have new NXT Women's Tag Team champions?
[announcer] The Great American Bash is a live NXT special on USA, NXT 2.0.
As close as it gets. Next Tuesday, 8/7 central.
[Vic] I can't wait for next week, but Wade Barrett is currently standing by
in the center of the ring.
Ladies and gentlemen, next week at The Great American Bash,
the NXT championship will be on the line.
So without further ado, please welcome the challenger,
Cameron Grimes.
[Cameron Grimes' music playing]
[Vic] It's really hard to fault Cameron Grimes.
Cameron Grimes, who has been through it all here in NXT,
talks about going straight to the moon.
He's also mentioned that the time for talk is over.
He's got to push all of his chips into the middle of the table.
He's got to focus on one thing,
and for the last few weeks, his focus has been on just one thing.
That being the NXT champion and the NXT championship.
Can Cameron Grimes has his golden moment one week from tonight?
[crowd cheering]
And the NXT champion,
Bron Breakker.
[Bron Breakker's music playing]
[Vic] NXT universe coming to their feet.
Phones out to get a glimpse of the NXT champion,
and we talk about overcoming obstacles.
Think about everything that Bron Breakker has overcome
in his short tenure as champion,
two-time champion, mind you. This is what he has had to overcome
in the last several months since Wrestle Mania.
He has stepped up to the plate and he has hit home runs
every single time he's stepped foot in the ring.
Can he do so again next week at The Great American Bash?
Gentlemen, at The Great American Bash--
Wade, Wade. Respectfully, sir, we got it.
We just want talk.
We just want to talk.
All right?
I've had the great honor of defending this championship
against a lot of great superstars, but you're different, Cameron.
I know you're going to bring it.
I know we're going to leave it all inside this ring,
because you have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Bron, it may seem like that, right?
That I got nothing to lose.
But for you next week it's just another big title defense, right?
But what's the worst that happens if you do lose that championship?
I mean, you're still Bron Breakker.
You lose that championship, you get brought up to Raw or Smack Down.
You lose that championship, they probably put you on Summer Slam.
I lost my North American championship,
and instead of trying to go back for that,
Bron, I put all my chips in the middle and I said,
"I'm going all in on Bron Breakker."
[crowd cheering]
That's what makes us different.
What I'm trying to get at, Bron, is that I don't have a backup plan.
If I lose that championship, that's it for me.
But I guess you don't know what it means about having a backup plan,
I guess, seeing how…
This was your backup plan.
I mean, you always wanted to be in the pro football league, right?
But then the Ravens called you up and said,
"Hey, little Bron, you're just not good enough
to play on our field."
So you call up pops and you say, "Daddy, please.
I've always wanted to be in the WWE."
And now here you are.
Wow, man, I did not expect that from you.
-You want to bring my father into this? -I'm just speaking the truth.
Well, we all know what happened the last time someone tried to do that.
[crowd cheering]
See, I thought this match was about respect.
You can say whatever you want with your cheap suit and your phony smile.
It's not going to change a damn thing.
Because, next week, Cameron Grimes is going to the moon…
and you're not going to like what you find when you get there,
because I'm going to spear you in half.
Bron, unlike those guys you may have been tackling on the field,
you may knock me down, but I get up.
You may knock me down again, but I get up,
and you may try again, but guess what?
I get back up!
You know what? That's fine. Keep getting up
because I'm going to keep knocking you down
and make you regret challenging me for this NXT championship,
and then, hell, maybe when we're done, you can call up your buddy Ted Diabase
and ask him what you should do next.
[crowd cheering]
I'm bigger, I'm faster, I'm stronger--
We get it, Bron. You're bigger, you're faster, you're stronger.
We all see it, but what you don't have,
and I'll say it till the air in my lungs runs out,
you don't have heart and you don't have my heart.
[crowd applauding]
But it's not your fault, Bron.
It's just genetics.
Your daddy didn't have no heart either.
That's why he was never a world champion and that's why you had to--
[Vic] Oh!
Breakker has heard enough.
[Vic exclaims] Oh!
[crowd shouting indistinctly]
[Vic] Oh, holy…
[crowd chanting] Holy shit!
Hold on, don't touch him, don't touch him.
Don't touch him, Cameron.
It's out, it's out.
Hey, no touching.
Bron, at 100%, maybe I can't beat you…
but it looks like you're not at 100%, Bron.
Stay still.
[speaking indistinctly]
Not now, not now.
You make sure he is okay. He's got to be at The Bash next week.
Come on, let's go.
[Cameron] You make sure he's okay, Bron!
You better be okay, Bron, because I'm gonna be there.
I'm gonna be there, Bron!
I'm going to the moon!
[crowd booing]
I can't--