1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,237 [WWE intro music] 2 00:00:04,304 --> 00:00:05,538 [male announcer] Then. 3 00:00:06,873 --> 00:00:07,707 Wow! 4 00:00:10,110 --> 00:00:11,878 -[bell tolls] -[male announcer] Now. 5 00:00:17,117 --> 00:00:17,984 Forever. 6 00:00:22,922 --> 00:00:23,923 Together. 7 00:00:29,062 --> 00:00:29,996 [soft music] 8 00:00:30,063 --> 00:00:33,767 [Roxanne Perez] I am feeling on top of the world. 9 00:00:34,300 --> 00:00:34,968 [crowd cheering] 10 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:36,536 [Roxanne] First, I won the breakout tournament. 11 00:00:36,603 --> 00:00:38,338 [bell rings] 12 00:00:38,671 --> 00:00:42,409 [Roxanne] And now, I'm a tag champion with my best friend. 13 00:00:42,475 --> 00:00:44,110 I love this girl. [chuckles] 14 00:00:44,177 --> 00:00:46,746 [Roxanne] I'm not here at NXT without Cora. 15 00:00:46,813 --> 00:00:48,148 She's my big sister. 16 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:52,218 [Cora Jade] After so long of trying to become a champion in WWE, 17 00:00:52,285 --> 00:00:55,555 -I finally did it with my best friend. -[laughs] 18 00:00:56,056 --> 00:00:57,824 You know what? I'm ready. 19 00:00:57,891 --> 00:01:00,660 I want to end Toxic's reign once and for all. [chuckles] 20 00:01:00,727 --> 00:01:01,394 Oh, yes? 21 00:01:01,461 --> 00:01:04,431 I'm cashing in my breakout contract for a Championship match 22 00:01:04,497 --> 00:01:07,367 against Mandy Rose and Toxic will be done. 23 00:01:07,434 --> 00:01:08,501 Hell, yes. 24 00:01:08,568 --> 00:01:10,470 [ominous music] 25 00:01:10,537 --> 00:01:11,604 [chatter] 26 00:01:11,671 --> 00:01:13,440 Please do not touch her. 27 00:01:14,607 --> 00:01:17,844 [Roxanne] This has Toxic Attraction written all over it. 28 00:01:17,911 --> 00:01:20,346 Those three bitches… are going to have hell to pay. 29 00:01:20,880 --> 00:01:24,651 If Roxanne can't go, I'll step in 30 00:01:24,717 --> 00:01:28,755 and take that Women's Championship from you. 31 00:01:28,822 --> 00:01:30,523 [crowd cheering] 32 00:01:30,590 --> 00:01:31,958 [Wade Barrett] No way. 33 00:01:32,826 --> 00:01:35,061 [Vic Joseph] Cora Jade trying to talk some sense into her. 34 00:01:36,229 --> 00:01:38,465 Go, do it. Go, kick her. 35 00:01:38,531 --> 00:01:40,233 [energetic music] 36 00:01:45,271 --> 00:01:47,207 [Wade] Looking for pop rocks. 37 00:01:48,208 --> 00:01:49,809 This is Roxanne's moment. 38 00:01:52,078 --> 00:01:53,012 No. 39 00:01:53,980 --> 00:01:55,949 [crowd booing] 40 00:01:58,952 --> 00:02:02,055 -[Wade] Oh, my word. -[bell rings] 41 00:02:03,423 --> 00:02:04,924 I made you. 42 00:02:04,991 --> 00:02:07,994 I brought you here and this is what you do. 43 00:02:08,061 --> 00:02:13,066 -You're selfish. -[screaming] I brought you here! 44 00:02:14,934 --> 00:02:16,669 I brought you here! 45 00:02:17,036 --> 00:02:19,339 I made you. 46 00:02:27,881 --> 00:02:29,549 [crowd cheering] 47 00:02:29,616 --> 00:02:31,684 [soft music] 48 00:02:31,751 --> 00:02:34,888 [Wade] The effects of Cora Jade's selfishness still being felt 49 00:02:34,954 --> 00:02:37,457 but as for tonight, tag team titles on the line 50 00:02:37,524 --> 00:02:40,059 and 20 women competing for a golden opportunity. 51 00:02:40,126 --> 00:02:41,694 Welcome to NXT. 52 00:02:42,562 --> 00:02:43,563 [bell rings] 53 00:02:43,630 --> 00:02:46,366 [Beth] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 54 00:02:46,432 --> 00:02:50,703 Introducing first, Cameron Grimes. 55 00:02:50,770 --> 00:02:52,105 [crowd cheering] 56 00:02:52,172 --> 00:02:55,408 [Wade] For Cameron Grimes, there has been a lot of ups and downs, 57 00:02:55,475 --> 00:02:57,544 which is part of everyone's career. 58 00:02:57,610 --> 00:02:58,878 [Vic] You're not lying. 59 00:02:58,945 --> 00:03:03,249 He's had some bad losses in recent weeks, lost his north American Championship 60 00:03:03,316 --> 00:03:07,754 about a month ago, lost his opportunity at Bron's NXT Championship 61 00:03:07,820 --> 00:03:10,757 two weeks ago at the great American Bush. 62 00:03:10,823 --> 00:03:15,328 Believe it or not, though, I've had some bad losses in my own career. 63 00:03:15,395 --> 00:03:19,065 What I didn't do was host my own self-pity party-- 64 00:03:19,132 --> 00:03:21,601 -[Wade] My God. -[Vic] In the middle of the ring, 65 00:03:21,668 --> 00:03:24,604 which is what Cameron Grimes was doing right here last week. 66 00:03:24,671 --> 00:03:28,675 I for one am glad that his opponent this evening stepped up to him 67 00:03:28,741 --> 00:03:30,043 last week and shut him up. 68 00:03:30,109 --> 00:03:30,977 [energetic music] 69 00:03:31,044 --> 00:03:31,878 [crowd cheering] 70 00:03:31,945 --> 00:03:33,947 [Wade] You would know about low points. 71 00:03:41,087 --> 00:03:46,159 [Beth] His opponent, JD McDonagh. 72 00:03:46,226 --> 00:03:48,194 [Wade] Yes, but here's a guy right now 73 00:03:48,261 --> 00:03:53,800 who knows nothing about low points because since his arrival here in NXT 74 00:03:53,866 --> 00:03:55,635 it has been up and up. 75 00:03:55,702 --> 00:03:58,738 I've been doing my research on the name McDonagh, 76 00:03:58,805 --> 00:04:02,709 ancient lords from the court region of southern Ireland, 77 00:04:02,775 --> 00:04:06,946 ruled the island of Ireland from their castles. 78 00:04:07,013 --> 00:04:10,450 If McDonagh is seen as a bit of a cocky kind of guy, 79 00:04:10,516 --> 00:04:13,987 it's because he has some real noble pedigree. 80 00:04:14,053 --> 00:04:16,956 -This is the man to keep an eye on. -[Vic] Wait a minute. 81 00:04:17,023 --> 00:04:19,525 My research showed a family of travelers who boxed. 82 00:04:19,592 --> 00:04:21,794 -[Wade] Okay-- -[Vic] [indistinct] the name. 83 00:04:21,861 --> 00:04:25,565 [Wade] So he's a man of class and he's a man who can fight simultaneously. 84 00:04:25,632 --> 00:04:27,267 That is the best of both worlds. 85 00:04:27,333 --> 00:04:31,004 -[Vic] You're already on one tonight? -[Wade] I just tell it how it is. 86 00:04:33,840 --> 00:04:37,377 We also have a lot of animosity between these two superstars-- 87 00:04:37,443 --> 00:04:40,146 -[bell rings] -[Wade] Fueled over the last week or so. 88 00:04:40,213 --> 00:04:41,314 [Vic] I'll throw this to you. 89 00:04:41,381 --> 00:04:43,850 You talked about Grimes is right off the back 90 00:04:43,916 --> 00:04:47,120 and McDonagh looking to go right at the leg of Grimes. 91 00:04:47,186 --> 00:04:50,223 -Is Grimes lost to you? -[Wade] He's not lost at all. 92 00:04:50,289 --> 00:04:52,992 Look, a bad run at form in the world of sports entertainment 93 00:04:53,059 --> 00:04:54,794 can happen to anybody. 94 00:04:54,861 --> 00:04:58,031 It's inevitable but when you're nearing the top of the mountain, 95 00:04:58,097 --> 00:05:01,267 people are constantly going to be trying to pull you down, 96 00:05:01,334 --> 00:05:03,102 including the likes of JD McDonagh. 97 00:05:03,169 --> 00:05:05,505 Eventually, you're going to get knocked on your-- 98 00:05:05,571 --> 00:05:08,908 You just have to get yourself back up, get back in the saddle, 99 00:05:08,975 --> 00:05:10,743 make sure you get better, keep swinging. 100 00:05:10,810 --> 00:05:14,514 This is a confidence game and once self-doubt starts to creep in, 101 00:05:14,580 --> 00:05:16,582 -it can become reality. -[crowd cheering] 102 00:05:16,649 --> 00:05:19,052 [Vic] Okay, well, you bring that up, so how does someone 103 00:05:19,118 --> 00:05:20,586 like Grimes bounce back? 104 00:05:20,653 --> 00:05:23,156 He's had the high of highs and certainly low of lows which we talked about. 105 00:05:23,222 --> 00:05:25,725 [Wade] You ride them out. It's a roller coaster the whole time. 106 00:05:25,792 --> 00:05:27,193 -You've got to work-- -[Vic] Oh. 107 00:05:27,260 --> 00:05:30,930 [Wade] Away from the ring. You have to work on your psychology, 108 00:05:30,997 --> 00:05:33,633 work on your fitness, work on your tactics. 109 00:05:33,700 --> 00:05:35,335 Right now, this is a good start. 110 00:05:35,401 --> 00:05:37,270 [Vic] Grimes is called, "Old news," 111 00:05:37,337 --> 00:05:39,739 and we've seen how fired-up Grimes can be. 112 00:05:39,806 --> 00:05:43,576 We've seen him a little bit more fired-up in the past 113 00:05:43,643 --> 00:05:45,745 but right now he is gunning for his opponent. 114 00:05:45,812 --> 00:05:50,283 [Wade] Yes, there is no one more fired-up right now than JD McDonagh, however. 115 00:05:50,349 --> 00:05:52,452 He is here in NXT with a bang. 116 00:05:52,518 --> 00:05:56,589 Had some experience, he's here before and as we've seen with kicks like this-- 117 00:05:56,656 --> 00:05:58,057 [Vic] Bam! 118 00:05:58,591 --> 00:06:01,361 [Wade] Against JD McDonagh, that momentum can stop fast. 119 00:06:03,730 --> 00:06:07,533 [Vic] Grimes just measuring [laughs] McDonagh at this moment. 120 00:06:07,600 --> 00:06:10,737 Look, for Cameron Grimes, extra focused heading into tonight. 121 00:06:10,803 --> 00:06:12,805 We talked about a fired-up Grimes. 122 00:06:12,872 --> 00:06:15,708 -He has seen-- -[shouting] Hey, off the hair. 123 00:06:15,775 --> 00:06:20,012 [Vic] He has seen Championship opportunities. It passed by him. 124 00:06:20,079 --> 00:06:22,148 He's come up short, he admitted that. 125 00:06:22,215 --> 00:06:24,417 Speaking of Championship opportunities, 126 00:06:24,484 --> 00:06:27,854 NXT UK tag team titles on the line later on tonight. 127 00:06:27,920 --> 00:06:30,990 Jensen, Briggs, taking on the former champions in Pretty Deadly 128 00:06:31,057 --> 00:06:33,459 and when it comes to Championship opportunities-- 129 00:06:33,526 --> 00:06:35,661 into the cover and a kickout by McDonagh. 130 00:06:35,728 --> 00:06:37,163 Twenty women will compete. 131 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:39,499 The winner will be the number one contender 132 00:06:39,565 --> 00:06:41,734 for Mandy Rose's NXT Women's Championship. 133 00:06:41,801 --> 00:06:43,669 [Wade] I'm glad you've brought that up. 134 00:06:43,736 --> 00:06:46,539 I'm excited for tonight's main event but before all that, 135 00:06:46,606 --> 00:06:49,409 I've not forgotten that for two straight hours last week, 136 00:06:49,475 --> 00:06:54,881 you blamed Mandy Rose and Toxic Attraction for a sneak attack on Roxanne Perez. 137 00:06:54,947 --> 00:06:57,717 I think the truth became evident at the end of the show. 138 00:06:57,784 --> 00:07:01,320 It had nothing to do with them so the world is asking Vic Joseph, 139 00:07:01,387 --> 00:07:03,589 when are we going to hear your public apology 140 00:07:03,656 --> 00:07:05,558 to the good ladies of Toxic Attraction? 141 00:07:05,625 --> 00:07:08,761 [Vic] I think we're waiting for a public apology from McDonagh 142 00:07:08,828 --> 00:07:10,763 who is focused on the left knee of Grimes 143 00:07:10,830 --> 00:07:13,132 and Grimes shutting the door down quickly. 144 00:07:13,199 --> 00:07:15,501 [Wade] Still waiting for that apology by the way 145 00:07:15,568 --> 00:07:17,303 but let's focus on the match, Vic Joseph. 146 00:07:17,370 --> 00:07:19,672 [Vic] There it is again. Focused on the knee. 147 00:07:19,739 --> 00:07:22,074 McDonagh, he has become cerebral in some senses. 148 00:07:22,141 --> 00:07:24,710 Referred to himself as the necessary evil in NXT 149 00:07:24,777 --> 00:07:27,346 but for Cameron Grimes, he is looking to shut down 150 00:07:27,413 --> 00:07:32,318 and haul all the momentum of McDonagh in McDonagh's first match here on NXT. 151 00:07:32,385 --> 00:07:35,521 [Wade] Some real crazy athleticism there from McDonagh. 152 00:07:35,588 --> 00:07:39,125 Just a moment too long, hanging about, talking trash against a superstar 153 00:07:39,192 --> 00:07:41,794 the caliber of Grimes is going to backfire. 154 00:07:42,762 --> 00:07:46,098 -Back inside! -Come on! 155 00:07:46,165 --> 00:07:47,366 Two! 156 00:07:47,433 --> 00:07:51,137 [Vic] The action spilling to the outside and for Cameron Grimes. 157 00:07:51,204 --> 00:07:54,407 Very dangerous right now because he feels he has nothing to lose. 158 00:07:54,474 --> 00:07:58,277 He has everything to prove and woo! Unique offense from McDonagh. 159 00:07:58,344 --> 00:07:59,445 [crowd cheering] 160 00:07:59,512 --> 00:08:02,515 [Wade] Certainly has his health to lose in this matchup against an opponent 161 00:08:02,582 --> 00:08:05,484 like JD McDonagh, The Irish Ace himself going in full flow. 162 00:08:05,551 --> 00:08:09,622 [Vic] Have you ever seen anything like this? I mean, this is innovative offense. 163 00:08:09,689 --> 00:08:13,092 [Wade] This is nothing you can prepare for when a superstar like this, 164 00:08:13,159 --> 00:08:16,028 JD McDonagh, comes here with offense like that. No chance. 165 00:08:16,095 --> 00:08:18,631 [Vic] Now, McDonagh trying to get the single-leg crab. 166 00:08:18,698 --> 00:08:21,634 Again, McDonagh has focused on the lower extremities of Grimes 167 00:08:21,701 --> 00:08:22,735 throughout this matchup. 168 00:08:22,802 --> 00:08:25,638 What we've learned about McDonagh is he will focus on a body part, 169 00:08:25,705 --> 00:08:28,674 he will pinpoint it, he will dissect it and he will maim it. 170 00:08:28,741 --> 00:08:30,243 [Wade] Yes. Really cerebral guy. 171 00:08:30,309 --> 00:08:33,246 What I like about this against Grimes, apart from the obvious, 172 00:08:33,312 --> 00:08:36,048 he's on top right now. If you take away the legs of Grimes, 173 00:08:36,115 --> 00:08:39,652 no chance he's ever going to be able to hit that cave-in. 174 00:08:39,719 --> 00:08:43,289 [Vic] Now, he's transitioned, has McDonagh into an ankle lock. 175 00:08:43,356 --> 00:08:45,892 You see Cameron Grimes reaching for the bottom rope. 176 00:08:45,958 --> 00:08:47,860 You hear him screaming in pain. 177 00:08:47,927 --> 00:08:51,464 It was McDonagh who said the game changed when he walked into the ring. 178 00:08:51,531 --> 00:08:54,367 [Wade] Of course it did. All eyes are upon him right now. 179 00:08:54,433 --> 00:08:58,237 He's taken shots at the champ, Bron Breakker. 180 00:08:58,304 --> 00:09:03,276 He's taken shots at the recent number one contender, Cameron Grimes, 181 00:09:03,342 --> 00:09:07,947 and aiming for the top dogs here shows he wants to go places in a hurry. 182 00:09:08,014 --> 00:09:13,152 [Vic] Joe Gacy? Joe Gacy looking on? Cameron Grimes confused here. 183 00:09:18,057 --> 00:09:19,926 [crowd clapping] 184 00:09:19,992 --> 00:09:21,360 [Vic] Back live on NXT. 185 00:09:21,427 --> 00:09:24,030 JD McDonagh has been in control of Cameron Grimes. 186 00:09:24,096 --> 00:09:27,266 The Irish Ace has been in control for the last few moments 187 00:09:27,333 --> 00:09:29,235 as you saw during the commercial break, 188 00:09:29,302 --> 00:09:33,072 McDonagh continued to apply the pressure to the left knee of Cameron Grimes. 189 00:09:33,139 --> 00:09:34,006 [crowd groaning] 190 00:09:34,073 --> 00:09:36,709 [Wade] Yes. A really smart strategy from The Irish Ace. 191 00:09:36,776 --> 00:09:38,244 Talk about taking out that leg, 192 00:09:38,311 --> 00:09:42,148 removing the possibility of Grimes ever hitting that cave-in, as we mentioned, 193 00:09:42,214 --> 00:09:43,683 I've seen-- Oh! There we go. 194 00:09:43,749 --> 00:09:46,652 Joe Gacy again, keeping a close eye on proceedings. 195 00:09:46,719 --> 00:09:50,790 Who knows what he is up to and who, in fact, he has his eye on right now. 196 00:09:50,856 --> 00:09:52,592 McDonagh, it has to be said, 197 00:09:52,658 --> 00:09:56,762 once that mask slips in the ring, the smooth operator goes away. 198 00:09:56,829 --> 00:10:00,533 A sadistic side has been shown but right now back on the ropes. 199 00:10:00,600 --> 00:10:04,003 [Vic] It's got to be tough for Grimes to stay focused on this match. 200 00:10:04,070 --> 00:10:06,505 -[crowd chanting] -[Vic] We saw him just before the break 201 00:10:06,572 --> 00:10:09,709 look up and see, just like we did, Joe Gacy who is to our right. 202 00:10:09,775 --> 00:10:12,178 When it comes to this matchup for Cameron Grimes, 203 00:10:12,244 --> 00:10:14,347 he really has to leave it all in the ring. 204 00:10:14,413 --> 00:10:17,950 Seriously needs a victory here in NXT after his recent string of matches 205 00:10:18,017 --> 00:10:20,353 but look at McDonagh. 206 00:10:20,419 --> 00:10:22,822 [indistinct] 207 00:10:22,888 --> 00:10:24,590 [Vic] Come on! 208 00:10:24,657 --> 00:10:26,993 [Wade] Now, one of NXT's most proven assets. Oh! 209 00:10:27,059 --> 00:10:29,595 Straight back to that knee. This is clinical. 210 00:10:30,730 --> 00:10:35,201 [Vic] Continuing the assault on the left knee of Grimes. 211 00:10:35,267 --> 00:10:39,038 [Wade] Enjoying inflicting that pain, showing no remorse whatsoever. 212 00:10:39,105 --> 00:10:41,440 This young man has a short fuse 213 00:10:41,507 --> 00:10:43,909 and it is serving him very well in this matchup. 214 00:10:43,976 --> 00:10:45,711 [Vic] We've heard from McDonagh. 215 00:10:45,778 --> 00:10:47,880 He wants to leave his mark on an opponent. 216 00:10:47,947 --> 00:10:52,184 The bigger the scar, the bigger the smile comes across the face of McDonagh. 217 00:10:52,251 --> 00:10:54,320 [Wade] Yes, that was nasty as hell. 218 00:10:54,387 --> 00:10:56,689 Driving the shoulder from the back of the knee. 219 00:10:56,756 --> 00:11:00,059 Well, he refers to himself as the necessary evil here in NXT. 220 00:11:00,126 --> 00:11:05,598 The only pathway to the top, he views as being by being more ruthless 221 00:11:05,665 --> 00:11:10,102 than the competition, more nasty, more uncompromising, 222 00:11:10,169 --> 00:11:12,571 and showing some pure evil. 223 00:11:12,638 --> 00:11:16,609 [Vic] Continuing, as you mentioned, the ruthless attack 224 00:11:17,276 --> 00:11:19,011 on the knee of Cameron Grimes. 225 00:11:19,078 --> 00:11:23,215 He's looking to literally destroy Cameron Grimes' knee. 226 00:11:23,282 --> 00:11:28,187 [Wade] Leave his mark on the competition, "Something to remember me by forever." 227 00:11:28,854 --> 00:11:32,158 [Vic] Still to come tonight, the conclusion of this matchup. 228 00:11:32,224 --> 00:11:35,261 Cora Jade will explain her actions 229 00:11:35,327 --> 00:11:36,796 coming up next here on NXT. 230 00:11:36,862 --> 00:11:39,832 The NXT Universe has been waiting to hear an explanation 231 00:11:39,899 --> 00:11:44,603 from Jade but right now, trying to figure out this matchup is Cameron Grimes, 232 00:11:44,670 --> 00:11:46,906 because Cameron Grimes has a bad wheel. 233 00:11:46,972 --> 00:11:49,408 [Wade] Yes, managing to get his second wind though. 234 00:11:49,475 --> 00:11:52,878 Obviously, trying as best he can to be impervious to that pain. 235 00:11:52,945 --> 00:11:55,915 -Evidently, in his left knee. Oh! -[crowd cheering] 236 00:11:55,981 --> 00:11:59,318 [Wade] Splayed back in agony, however, cannot capitalize with a pin. 237 00:11:59,385 --> 00:12:01,487 [Vic] Cannot follow up to cover McDonagh 238 00:12:01,554 --> 00:12:04,623 and you can see Grimes right now feeding off the energy. 239 00:12:04,690 --> 00:12:07,660 [crowd chanting] To the moon! 240 00:12:07,727 --> 00:12:08,761 [Wade] Bam! 241 00:12:10,629 --> 00:12:12,865 [Vic] But right back to grabbing the knee. 242 00:12:12,932 --> 00:12:15,167 To your point, could not get into the cover 243 00:12:15,234 --> 00:12:19,338 but the NXT Universe trying to will on Cameron Grimes in this matchup 244 00:12:19,405 --> 00:12:22,074 and this is the focus of Cameron Grimes. 245 00:12:22,141 --> 00:12:25,344 You saw a look of almost desperation on the face of McDonagh for a moment, 246 00:12:25,411 --> 00:12:26,512 then back to the knee. 247 00:12:26,579 --> 00:12:29,615 [Wade] Straight back to the knee. Bullseye on that left knee. 248 00:12:29,682 --> 00:12:32,585 It is so effective. Really smart. What? 249 00:12:32,651 --> 00:12:35,621 -[Vic] That right hand was effective. -[Wade] Jawbreaker. 250 00:12:35,688 --> 00:12:39,191 [Vic] Spaghetti legs from McDonagh and right back in. 251 00:12:39,792 --> 00:12:42,661 Relentless is McDonagh. Oh, and an enziguri. 252 00:12:42,728 --> 00:12:44,396 [cheers and applause] 253 00:12:46,232 --> 00:12:49,802 [Vic] Cameron Grimes being willed on by the NXT Universe. 254 00:12:56,108 --> 00:12:59,278 Great offense from Grimes. Oh! [chuckles] 255 00:12:59,345 --> 00:13:02,982 [Wade] Bad will or not, that man has the heart of a lion. 256 00:13:03,048 --> 00:13:06,685 [crowd cheering and chanting] 257 00:13:10,089 --> 00:13:13,425 [Vic] Oh, that leg gave out for a moment. Oh, no. 258 00:13:13,492 --> 00:13:15,928 It was McDonagh, last second. 259 00:13:15,995 --> 00:13:21,233 [Wade] Just the lightest of touches from McDonagh stopped Grimes in his tracks. 260 00:13:21,300 --> 00:13:24,069 [Vic] Oh, nothing light about the knee under the jaw. 261 00:13:24,136 --> 00:13:26,272 [cheers and applause] 262 00:13:28,674 --> 00:13:32,912 [Vic] The sinister Joe Gacy looking on with a sadistic smile. 263 00:13:32,978 --> 00:13:35,281 [Wade] Is he recruiting? Is he picking victims? 264 00:13:35,347 --> 00:13:37,349 Who's he got his eye on here? 265 00:13:37,416 --> 00:13:41,153 [crowd chanting] This is awsome! 266 00:13:47,960 --> 00:13:50,596 [Vic] This just the start of NXT. 267 00:13:50,663 --> 00:13:53,632 The NXT United Kingdom tag team titles on the line tonight. 268 00:13:53,699 --> 00:13:56,836 Twenty women will compete in a Battle Royal to face Mandy Rose 269 00:13:56,902 --> 00:13:58,804 for the NXT Women's Championship. 270 00:13:58,871 --> 00:14:01,507 Nobody home, McDonagh had it scouted. 271 00:14:01,574 --> 00:14:03,976 Cameron Grimes trying to-- Oh. Oh. 272 00:14:07,613 --> 00:14:11,116 We talk about being relentless, being ruthless. 273 00:14:11,550 --> 00:14:12,518 Look at McDonagh. 274 00:14:12,985 --> 00:14:15,120 [Wade] Cameron Grimes completely tied up. 275 00:14:15,187 --> 00:14:18,357 That wounded left knee stuck in the middle of those ropes 276 00:14:18,424 --> 00:14:21,260 and you know JD McDonagh was not letting that slip away. 277 00:14:21,327 --> 00:14:23,329 [Vic] McDonagh bet the rules. 278 00:14:23,395 --> 00:14:26,198 Uh! Into the cover. 279 00:14:26,265 --> 00:14:28,434 -One, two, three! -[Vic] And McDonagh-- 280 00:14:28,500 --> 00:14:29,368 [bell rings] 281 00:14:29,435 --> 00:14:31,036 [Vic] The Irish Ace stands tall. 282 00:14:31,103 --> 00:14:32,104 [victory music] 283 00:14:32,171 --> 00:14:36,008 [male announcer] Here is your winner, JD McDonagh. 284 00:14:36,075 --> 00:14:40,913 [Vic] I still can't get over the fact that McDonagh wouldn't allow Grimes 285 00:14:40,980 --> 00:14:42,214 to get back in the ring. 286 00:14:42,281 --> 00:14:46,118 Tied him up and then didn't even let the official get Grimes out of the ropes. 287 00:14:46,185 --> 00:14:47,386 [Wade] Pray all you want. 288 00:14:47,453 --> 00:14:50,122 It is a battle every time you get between those ropes. 289 00:14:50,189 --> 00:14:53,092 That was a smart thing to do from JD McDonagh. 290 00:14:53,158 --> 00:14:56,328 [Vic] Look, the strategy started very early for McDonagh. 291 00:14:56,395 --> 00:14:58,364 He focused on the lower body, 292 00:14:58,430 --> 00:15:02,001 the left knee of Cameron Grimes to take away the cave-in. 293 00:15:02,067 --> 00:15:04,703 [Vic] Completely calculated all along. 294 00:15:04,770 --> 00:15:08,507 This led to Grimes' best opportunity to put this one to bed. 295 00:15:09,508 --> 00:15:12,011 Straight to the jaw but unable to capitalize. 296 00:15:12,077 --> 00:15:14,713 [Wade] Well, and here is the moment towards the end. 297 00:15:14,780 --> 00:15:17,016 McDonagh, cutting a couple of corners. 298 00:15:17,082 --> 00:15:19,685 The official came over, trying to help Cameron Grimes 299 00:15:19,752 --> 00:15:23,689 but McDonagh wouldn't back off and that would open the door, boom, 300 00:15:23,756 --> 00:15:28,193 for McDonagh to secure a huge victory here in NXT. 301 00:15:28,260 --> 00:15:29,161 [bell rings] 302 00:15:30,129 --> 00:15:32,564 The Irish Ace. Get on your feet. 303 00:15:33,399 --> 00:15:38,304 [Vic] All smiles is McDonagh. Cameron Grimes looking up. 304 00:15:39,071 --> 00:15:41,707 Joe Gacy, a look of disappointment. 305 00:15:41,774 --> 00:15:44,944 Later on tonight, 20 women will compete to face Mandy Rose 306 00:15:45,010 --> 00:15:48,414 for the NXT women's title in an over-the-top-rope Battle Royal 307 00:15:48,480 --> 00:15:51,684 and this superstar tonight is looking to roar. 308 00:15:54,954 --> 00:16:00,059 Tonight, 19 superstars stand in my way of a Championship match. 309 00:16:00,693 --> 00:16:06,065 I don't care if it's Tiffany Stratton, Wendy Choo, Elektra Lopez, Lash Legend. 310 00:16:06,498 --> 00:16:08,334 They're all going over the top rope. 311 00:16:08,400 --> 00:16:13,172 They can all bring the fight but I'm bringing the heat and Mandy Rose, 312 00:16:13,238 --> 00:16:15,341 we have some unfinished business, girl. 313 00:16:15,407 --> 00:16:21,547 After tonight, there's no more ducking and dodging me. [chuckles] 314 00:16:21,613 --> 00:16:22,982 [crowd cheering] 315 00:16:24,283 --> 00:16:26,518 [Wade] Huge main event still to come tonight. 316 00:16:26,585 --> 00:16:30,122 Let's go back to last week. Cora Jade broke her best friend's heart. 317 00:16:30,189 --> 00:16:32,024 She has some explaining to do. 318 00:16:32,091 --> 00:16:35,327 We'll hear from Jade when we return on NXT. 319 00:16:39,365 --> 00:16:43,302 I just find it so offensive I have to compete in this Battle Royal tonight. 320 00:16:43,369 --> 00:16:47,473 Obvi, I'm the only woman deserving of a title match 321 00:16:47,539 --> 00:16:50,943 and if you can't see that, I am so sorry. 322 00:16:51,010 --> 00:16:54,313 It must be so difficult going through life completely blind of 323 00:16:54,380 --> 00:16:55,848 everything around you. 324 00:16:55,914 --> 00:16:58,517 Enjoy your pathetic existence underneath that rock 325 00:16:58,584 --> 00:17:01,687 while I go on to win the Battle Royal tonight. 326 00:17:01,754 --> 00:17:04,757 Sincerely, yours truly, Tiffany Stratton, 327 00:17:04,823 --> 00:17:08,660 the next NXT women's champion. 328 00:17:09,194 --> 00:17:13,432 [Wade] The Buff Barbie Doll been peaking at the right time here in NXT. 329 00:17:13,499 --> 00:17:17,036 Will it culminate in glory in tonight's main event? 330 00:17:17,102 --> 00:17:18,637 [crowd cheering] 331 00:17:19,972 --> 00:17:21,940 [Vic] Well, when you talk about glory. 332 00:17:22,007 --> 00:17:25,411 Here's a superstar who wants the glory just for herself. 333 00:17:25,477 --> 00:17:29,381 Left the NXT Universe and her best friend Roxanne Perez 334 00:17:29,448 --> 00:17:31,283 in utter disbelief last week. 335 00:17:31,350 --> 00:17:34,853 [Wade] Completely dumbfounded, I'm in that group too. 336 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:36,321 I got a lot of questions. 337 00:17:36,388 --> 00:17:40,392 I feel social media has been ablaze all day at the prospect 338 00:17:40,459 --> 00:17:44,997 of Cora Jade filling in the blanks. I am all ears this evening. 339 00:17:46,598 --> 00:17:50,669 [Corey] Hopefully, we will receive some answers to those questions. 340 00:17:53,939 --> 00:17:56,608 [crowd booing] 341 00:17:57,976 --> 00:18:01,847 The first thing that you people need to do is shut the hell up 342 00:18:01,914 --> 00:18:03,949 if you want to hear what I have to say. 343 00:18:04,016 --> 00:18:06,985 [crowd continues booing] 344 00:18:08,487 --> 00:18:11,490 Last week I stabbed my best friend in the back 345 00:18:11,557 --> 00:18:14,259 and honestly, I should have done it sooner. [chuckles] 346 00:18:15,360 --> 00:18:20,432 For the past year, I have been the face of the NXT women's division. 347 00:18:20,966 --> 00:18:24,470 Me, on all the posters, all the commercials. 348 00:18:24,937 --> 00:18:30,309 You guys appointed me the next breakout superstar. 349 00:18:30,375 --> 00:18:34,179 Don't you remember war games when I jumped off the top of the cage? 350 00:18:35,547 --> 00:18:39,852 All you guys could say is, "Wow, Cora Jade's a star. 351 00:18:39,918 --> 00:18:43,555 Cora Jade's so young. Cora Jade has such a bright future." 352 00:18:43,622 --> 00:18:48,360 [crowd booing] 353 00:18:48,427 --> 00:18:49,962 So what do I do? 354 00:18:50,028 --> 00:18:52,998 I want to take my best friend along for the ride with me. 355 00:18:53,932 --> 00:18:55,601 I get Roxanne in the door. 356 00:18:57,302 --> 00:19:01,106 I get Roxanne in the door and from day one, 357 00:19:01,173 --> 00:19:06,145 your guys' attention goes from me to Roxanne. 358 00:19:06,211 --> 00:19:07,412 [chuckles] 359 00:19:07,479 --> 00:19:11,016 All of a sudden, Roxanne's the next big breakout superstar. 360 00:19:11,750 --> 00:19:15,654 "We love Roxanne. Roxanne's the next NXT women's champion." 361 00:19:15,721 --> 00:19:17,789 Everything is going to be perfect, right? 362 00:19:20,526 --> 00:19:24,596 Everything is going to be perfect because after how many failed attempts, 363 00:19:25,230 --> 00:19:28,233 I finally found the perfect partner 364 00:19:30,002 --> 00:19:36,008 and at the great American Bush I finally become a champion with my best friend. 365 00:19:37,075 --> 00:19:38,977 We're on top of the world, right? 366 00:19:39,044 --> 00:19:40,646 We're on cloud nine. 367 00:19:40,712 --> 00:19:42,881 We're going to be champions forever, right? 368 00:19:42,948 --> 00:19:45,083 [crowd booing] 369 00:19:45,150 --> 00:19:48,620 Not 30 minutes later, 370 00:19:48,687 --> 00:19:54,259 Roxanne decides that she wants to cash in her contract 371 00:19:54,326 --> 00:19:58,063 and beat Mandy for the NXT Women's Championship. 372 00:20:01,533 --> 00:20:04,303 What the hell are you thinking, Rox? 373 00:20:04,369 --> 00:20:08,440 I wanted to make these titles the most important titles in WWE 374 00:20:08,507 --> 00:20:09,741 and you're over it? 375 00:20:11,043 --> 00:20:15,280 For those of you, if there's any of you cheering for that right now, 376 00:20:15,347 --> 00:20:18,917 you're the same people who were chanting "Roxy 2 belts" last week, 377 00:20:18,984 --> 00:20:21,653 so as far as I'm concerned, you can go to hell. 378 00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:23,956 [crowd booing] 379 00:20:26,925 --> 00:20:28,327 When Roxanne declared that, 380 00:20:28,393 --> 00:20:32,764 I knew our friendship was a lie. She didn't care about me. 381 00:20:32,831 --> 00:20:36,935 Roxanne used me to get to NXT. 382 00:20:37,002 --> 00:20:40,906 Honestly, Roxanne is a selfish-- 383 00:20:40,973 --> 00:20:42,774 [crowd booing] 384 00:20:46,845 --> 00:20:48,947 It's the truth. You know what? 385 00:20:49,014 --> 00:20:53,418 She was in her own little whole delusional world last week. 386 00:20:53,485 --> 00:20:56,855 She didn't even see what tapped her in the parking lot. [chuckles] 387 00:20:56,922 --> 00:21:00,092 Yeah! That's right, it was me. 388 00:21:00,158 --> 00:21:01,994 [crowd booing] 389 00:21:02,761 --> 00:21:06,999 You know what? The plan was going to play out perfectly. 390 00:21:07,065 --> 00:21:09,167 Mandy wasn't going to be prepared for me. 391 00:21:09,234 --> 00:21:11,803 I was going to go in there and I was going to become 392 00:21:11,870 --> 00:21:15,407 the NXT women's champion, but of course, no, 393 00:21:15,474 --> 00:21:19,745 here comes Roxanne coming right on through to ruin my moment. 394 00:21:22,281 --> 00:21:27,552 You know what, that's why it felt so damn good 395 00:21:27,953 --> 00:21:31,056 when I hit her in the back with that title. 396 00:21:32,090 --> 00:21:36,762 Honestly, Roxanne, your face was like a poor little puppy dog. 397 00:21:36,828 --> 00:21:38,964 The look on your face was priceless. 398 00:21:39,531 --> 00:21:43,068 Now that Roxanne isn't going to be here tonight 399 00:21:43,135 --> 00:21:47,873 because she's not clear to compete with a broken heart, 400 00:21:50,275 --> 00:21:52,244 there's no one, 401 00:21:52,311 --> 00:21:55,847 not a woman in this damn locker room that's going to stand in my way 402 00:21:55,914 --> 00:21:57,716 of winning this Battle Royal. 403 00:21:58,650 --> 00:22:00,285 As for this, 404 00:22:11,697 --> 00:22:16,234 all this title represents to me now is a lie. 405 00:22:16,301 --> 00:22:19,004 This title isn't worth a damn thing to me anymore. 406 00:22:19,838 --> 00:22:24,476 This marks the end of naive little Cora Jade 407 00:22:24,543 --> 00:22:28,480 and the beginning of the true generation of Jade. 408 00:22:28,547 --> 00:22:33,218 Because I'm just wired a little bit differently these days. 409 00:22:33,285 --> 00:22:35,554 [crowd booing] 410 00:22:36,455 --> 00:22:39,191 [crowd] Don't do it Cora! 411 00:22:39,257 --> 00:22:43,795 [Wade] Oh no. That is the most disrespectful thing 412 00:22:43,862 --> 00:22:49,101 I have seen in the past 25 years, a slap in the face to anyone 413 00:22:49,167 --> 00:22:51,636 who has ever won a Championship in this industry. 414 00:22:51,703 --> 00:22:52,571 [rock music] 415 00:22:52,637 --> 00:22:56,108 [Vic] You might as well just have snakes throw away Cora Jade. 416 00:22:57,843 --> 00:22:58,844 Unreal. 417 00:23:00,245 --> 00:23:04,716 Wow. Cora Jade continues to disappoint the NXT Universe with disrespect. 418 00:23:04,783 --> 00:23:07,085 -Joining me now is-- -Good for Cora. 419 00:23:07,152 --> 00:23:10,255 Good for Cora. She never needed Roxanne, no. 420 00:23:10,322 --> 00:23:12,624 This isn't a "We" kind of business. 421 00:23:12,691 --> 00:23:15,861 It's a more about "Me" kind of business, you know what I'm saying? 422 00:23:15,927 --> 00:23:19,131 Some may disagree with your point, but I actually wanted to ask you about 423 00:23:19,197 --> 00:23:21,399 interfering in Apollo Crew's match last week. 424 00:23:21,466 --> 00:23:22,934 Great, wasn't it? Just great. 425 00:23:23,001 --> 00:23:27,072 You got Apollo believing he can close his eyes and see into the future, 426 00:23:27,739 --> 00:23:29,875 but he didn't see that one coming, did he? 427 00:23:29,941 --> 00:23:34,212 [laughs] Now, next week I finally get what I want, 428 00:23:34,279 --> 00:23:37,749 Apollo Crews versus Xyon Quinn one-on-one. 429 00:23:38,817 --> 00:23:42,521 This is going to be the biggest victory of my career. 430 00:23:42,587 --> 00:23:44,956 You know what, I really don't care for Apollo. 431 00:23:45,023 --> 00:23:47,192 I don't, but the man is impressive. 432 00:23:47,259 --> 00:23:50,662 He could throw weight around in the gym and he was a former champion, 433 00:23:50,729 --> 00:23:53,765 had a massive moment in wrestlemania, massive. 434 00:23:53,832 --> 00:23:58,603 The truth is the guy just couldn't cut it in the big leagues and that's okay. 435 00:23:58,670 --> 00:23:59,704 It's not his fault. 436 00:23:59,771 --> 00:24:04,009 It really isn't, because not everyone has the x-factor like I do. 437 00:24:04,676 --> 00:24:11,082 Next week the x-factor will be on full display. 438 00:24:16,321 --> 00:24:19,891 [Wade] Oh, Quinn against raw superstar Apollo Crews 439 00:24:19,958 --> 00:24:21,226 here next week. 440 00:24:21,293 --> 00:24:22,861 It is a hell yes for me. 441 00:24:22,928 --> 00:24:24,863 [challenging music] 442 00:24:24,930 --> 00:24:25,831 [bell rings] 443 00:24:25,897 --> 00:24:28,934 [Beth] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 444 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:34,306 Representing Diamond Mine, Roderick Strong. 445 00:24:34,372 --> 00:24:37,576 [Vic] I still can't believe what we just witnessed moments ago 446 00:24:37,642 --> 00:24:41,580 for Cora Jade, but we've got to focus on the here and the now. 447 00:24:41,646 --> 00:24:45,884 For Roderick Strong, he has requested that the rest of Diamond Mine stay 448 00:24:45,951 --> 00:24:50,188 in the locker room as he wants this match with Damon Kemp to be one-on-one. 449 00:24:50,255 --> 00:24:54,259 Strong Kemp is next right here on NXT. 450 00:25:01,867 --> 00:25:05,103 So far flying solo has been everything but a smooth ride. 451 00:25:05,170 --> 00:25:07,639 I guess the growing pains come with the territory. 452 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:12,444 Still searching for what's missing, but regardless of the slips and slides, 453 00:25:12,511 --> 00:25:16,348 the highs and lows, recent history proves that I made the right choice 454 00:25:16,414 --> 00:25:19,184 because you can't trust anyone in this division, 455 00:25:19,251 --> 00:25:24,155 and that perfectly describes tonight because it's every woman for herself. 456 00:25:24,222 --> 00:25:28,426 Only one will win the opportunity to face Mandy Rose for her title, 457 00:25:28,493 --> 00:25:31,062 and that woman will be me. 458 00:25:31,997 --> 00:25:33,164 [energetic music] 459 00:25:33,231 --> 00:25:34,966 [Wade] Hey, Andy's got a theory. 460 00:25:35,033 --> 00:25:38,036 She can do it her own way, she just has to bet on herself 461 00:25:38,103 --> 00:25:40,038 in our main event. 462 00:25:40,105 --> 00:25:45,343 [Beth] Representing Diamond Mine, Damon Kemp. 463 00:25:45,410 --> 00:25:49,180 [Vic] You talk about, you talk about focus a few times, 464 00:25:49,247 --> 00:25:51,116 now these two are focused. 465 00:25:51,182 --> 00:25:54,119 Look, Kemp has been referred to as a diamond in the rope, 466 00:25:54,185 --> 00:25:56,788 but can the student become the teacher here tonight? 467 00:25:56,855 --> 00:25:59,624 [Wade] In a word, no. Roderick Strong is just-- 468 00:25:59,691 --> 00:26:02,394 -[Vic] You shut that down real quick. -[Wade] Above and beyond anything else 469 00:26:02,460 --> 00:26:05,664 in the Diamond Mine. I've got a lot of admiration for Kemp, 470 00:26:05,730 --> 00:26:08,033 absolutely brilliant collegiate superstar, 471 00:26:08,099 --> 00:26:10,802 the guy has broken records left, right, and center, 472 00:26:10,869 --> 00:26:14,739 but he's not experienced enough in the world of sports entertainment here 473 00:26:14,806 --> 00:26:17,208 in NXT to beat someone like Roderick Strong. 474 00:26:17,275 --> 00:26:20,378 That is why Roderick Strong is the leader of the Diamond Mine. 475 00:26:20,445 --> 00:26:24,249 [Vic] Oh, and I say, look, Diamond Mine was asked by Roderick Strong to stay away 476 00:26:24,316 --> 00:26:28,053 from this match. Some would say that Diamond Mine can't consider themselves 477 00:26:28,119 --> 00:26:29,387 to be the closest family. 478 00:26:29,454 --> 00:26:31,890 [Wade] They're a lot closer than Tristan Thompson 479 00:26:31,957 --> 00:26:33,959 and Khloe Kardashian first of all. 480 00:26:34,025 --> 00:26:37,862 With that being said, in NXT terms, they are indeed the closest family. 481 00:26:37,929 --> 00:26:41,299 They are their tightest unit and it's thanks to the leadership, 482 00:26:41,366 --> 00:26:44,269 the management, and the experience of Roderick Strong. 483 00:26:44,336 --> 00:26:47,472 Everyone in the Diamond Mine should be glued to a monitor right now, 484 00:26:47,539 --> 00:26:52,077 studying how Roderick Strong performs in this matchup, this is how it's done. 485 00:26:52,143 --> 00:26:54,746 [Vic] Let's go back to the NXT tag team title match 486 00:26:54,813 --> 00:26:58,883 when Strong and Kemp teamed up against the Creed Brothers. Let's be honest, 487 00:26:58,950 --> 00:27:01,886 it wasn't Kemp's fault that the duo didn't win the titles 488 00:27:01,953 --> 00:27:04,222 even though he was a scapegoat. 489 00:27:04,289 --> 00:27:08,226 [Wade] He got pinned. Kemp got pinned in that match. Of course, it's his fault. 490 00:27:08,293 --> 00:27:10,795 If it's not the guy who's got pinned, fault then who is he? 491 00:27:10,862 --> 00:27:13,331 [Vic] You got to watch the whole match, you can't just pick 492 00:27:13,398 --> 00:27:15,066 and choose your arguments because they work for you 493 00:27:15,133 --> 00:27:17,035 and your mindset at this very moment. 494 00:27:17,102 --> 00:27:19,337 [Wade] I don't know what your beef is with Strong. 495 00:27:19,404 --> 00:27:20,605 [Vic] I haven't got any beef. 496 00:27:20,672 --> 00:27:23,308 [Wade] Strong, no pun intended, was still Strong at the end 497 00:27:23,375 --> 00:27:26,511 of that particular match-up, but he might not be Strong after that. 498 00:27:26,578 --> 00:27:28,613 Certainly was not Roderick Strong's fault. 499 00:27:28,680 --> 00:27:30,682 -[Vic] Kemp into the cover. -One, two-- 500 00:27:30,749 --> 00:27:32,650 -[Vic] Near fall. -[Wade] Kemp cost Strong 501 00:27:32,717 --> 00:27:36,521 his opportunity of winning the NXT tag team Championship. 502 00:27:36,588 --> 00:27:38,523 [Wade] Strong didn't do anything wrong. 503 00:27:38,590 --> 00:27:41,292 [Vic] Let's dig a little bit deeper into Diamond Mine, 504 00:27:41,359 --> 00:27:43,561 how about Ivy Nile right now, who has to think about 19 other women 505 00:27:43,628 --> 00:27:45,030 in the Battle Royal later on, 506 00:27:45,096 --> 00:27:48,700 but she still has to be worried about the turmoil inside of Diamond Mine. 507 00:27:48,767 --> 00:27:51,136 [Wade] Whoa. What a smart move there from Strong. 508 00:27:51,202 --> 00:27:53,705 Might have caught Damon Kemp in the tallywhacker. 509 00:27:55,940 --> 00:27:58,843 Adding some punishment now to that midsection. 510 00:27:58,910 --> 00:28:01,880 -This is what exactly-- -[Vic] What body part did you call? 511 00:28:01,946 --> 00:28:05,150 [Wade] A tallywhacker. You don't have one, don't worry about that 512 00:28:05,216 --> 00:28:07,185 because you wouldn't know about that. 513 00:28:07,252 --> 00:28:10,221 [Vic] [indistinct] You're going to have to take that back because right now 514 00:28:10,288 --> 00:28:12,757 -[indistinct] in more than one way. -[Wade] In control. 515 00:28:12,824 --> 00:28:16,294 Some of the NXT Universe have questioned the leadership abilities of Strong. 516 00:28:16,361 --> 00:28:18,596 -[Vic] No, stop right there. -[Wade] Yes, they have. 517 00:28:18,663 --> 00:28:22,467 [Vic] The only people questioning the leadership abilities of Strong 518 00:28:22,534 --> 00:28:24,369 are the Creed Brothers. Why? 519 00:28:24,436 --> 00:28:26,905 Because they are power hungry, they are arrogant, 520 00:28:26,971 --> 00:28:31,242 and they want to run before they can walk. They do not respect authority. 521 00:28:31,309 --> 00:28:34,713 Here's the deal with Roderick Strong, a lot of people don't like him. 522 00:28:34,779 --> 00:28:38,783 They think he's a dictator. In my eyes, he's a benevolent dictator 523 00:28:38,850 --> 00:28:41,252 and the snowflake generation cannot handle that. 524 00:28:41,319 --> 00:28:44,255 [Vic] Look, you are firing on all cylinders here, 525 00:28:44,322 --> 00:28:45,757 aren't you tonight, Barrett? 526 00:28:45,824 --> 00:28:48,693 [Wade] I'm a huge admirer of Strong and what he has achieved here 527 00:28:48,760 --> 00:28:49,594 on this ground. 528 00:28:49,661 --> 00:28:51,429 He is one of the pillars of NXT, 529 00:28:51,496 --> 00:28:54,499 and it's about time people start showing him a little more respect, 530 00:28:54,566 --> 00:28:56,601 especially the people within Diamond Mine. 531 00:28:56,668 --> 00:28:59,838 [Vic] Just by pure body language, it appears that Julius Creed means 532 00:28:59,904 --> 00:29:02,006 he could be a better leader than Strong. 533 00:29:02,073 --> 00:29:05,543 [Wade] Julius Creed is an arrogant man. He wants to trample all over. 534 00:29:05,610 --> 00:29:08,046 [Vic] Going into the cover, knee right underneath the [indistinct] 535 00:29:08,113 --> 00:29:09,547 bone, and a kickout by Kemp. 536 00:29:09,614 --> 00:29:11,716 Look at Strong staying right on top of his opponent. 537 00:29:11,783 --> 00:29:14,352 [Wade] Creed needs to understand that Strong is the man 538 00:29:14,419 --> 00:29:16,421 who built the Diamond Mine from the ground up, 539 00:29:16,488 --> 00:29:19,390 took a pile of dust and turned it into magic. 540 00:29:19,457 --> 00:29:24,162 Led the Creeds to tag team Championship gold within 12 months 541 00:29:24,229 --> 00:29:25,930 of entering [indistinct]. 542 00:29:25,997 --> 00:29:28,066 [Vic] Julius had nothing to do with that. 543 00:29:28,133 --> 00:29:30,635 -[Wade] Of course he did. -[Vic] Their ability in the ring, 544 00:29:30,702 --> 00:29:33,538 ACC standout, undefeated NCAA competition, both had a great amateur background. 545 00:29:33,605 --> 00:29:35,573 [Wade] They would've done it eventually. 546 00:29:35,640 --> 00:29:37,675 I believe that they would've won gold eventually. 547 00:29:37,742 --> 00:29:40,278 Would they have done it within 12 months without Strong? 548 00:29:40,345 --> 00:29:42,046 Zero chance of that ever happening. 549 00:29:42,113 --> 00:29:45,283 [Vic] You much like Strong are just saying that everyone else in Diamond Mine 550 00:29:45,350 --> 00:29:46,351 -is a scapegoat for his shortcomings? -[Wade] Yes. 551 00:29:46,417 --> 00:29:48,119 [Vic] When is Strong going to look in the mirror? 552 00:29:48,186 --> 00:29:50,588 [Wade] Where's the shortcomings of Strong? He's won gold [indistinct] 553 00:29:50,655 --> 00:29:52,390 [Vic] It didn't come through. Into the cover and a kickout. 554 00:29:52,457 --> 00:29:53,925 He didn't win the tag team titles the other week. 555 00:29:53,992 --> 00:29:56,127 -[Wade] Yes, thanks to Damon Kemp. -[Vic] There was an excuse. It's a team. 556 00:29:56,194 --> 00:29:58,797 [Wade] Kemp doesn't have the experience levels yet 557 00:29:58,863 --> 00:30:03,334 to win Championship gold here in NXT. He will get there, he's really good. 558 00:30:03,401 --> 00:30:06,638 He's going to become brilliant as long as he stays under the wing 559 00:30:06,704 --> 00:30:08,206 of Roderick Strong. 560 00:30:08,273 --> 00:30:11,643 [Vic] Kemp right now firing back and the door gets shut quickly 561 00:30:11,709 --> 00:30:13,611 by the veteran that is Strong. 562 00:30:13,678 --> 00:30:16,548 Look, to your point, Strong is trying to send a message to 563 00:30:16,614 --> 00:30:18,249 everyone within Diamond Mine. 564 00:30:18,316 --> 00:30:20,084 [Wade] I hope they're paying attention. 565 00:30:20,151 --> 00:30:23,388 [Vic] Oh, Roderick Strong should be paying attention right now. 566 00:30:23,454 --> 00:30:25,723 Damon Kemp starting to rally in this matchup. 567 00:30:25,790 --> 00:30:27,759 Again, we talked about Diamond Mine, 568 00:30:27,826 --> 00:30:30,628 they are nowhere to be seen because before this match, 569 00:30:30,695 --> 00:30:33,865 it was Roderick Strong who requested the rest of Diamond Mine 570 00:30:33,932 --> 00:30:35,400 to stay in the locker room. 571 00:30:35,466 --> 00:30:37,869 There is Strong picking up some Kemp miles. 572 00:30:37,936 --> 00:30:42,507 [Wade] Well, Damon Kemp right no is growing week by week here in NXT. 573 00:30:42,574 --> 00:30:45,777 That is undoubted, that's the best performance we've seen so far. 574 00:30:45,843 --> 00:30:47,745 [Vic] Into the cover and a near fall. 575 00:30:47,812 --> 00:30:51,649 [Wade] This ties into my point, when Kemp is growing as well as he is doing, 576 00:30:51,716 --> 00:30:53,952 why would you change a winning formula? 577 00:30:54,018 --> 00:30:57,288 You stick to what's working and that is listening to Strong. 578 00:30:57,355 --> 00:30:59,991 [Vic] Kemp maybe looking for some sort of power slam, 579 00:31:00,058 --> 00:31:02,961 instead turn right around into the foot of Roderick Strong. 580 00:31:03,795 --> 00:31:05,863 [Wade] I think Kemp is a beast, isn't he? 581 00:31:05,930 --> 00:31:09,234 [Vic] Now both superstars same idea, maybe it goes back to some 582 00:31:09,300 --> 00:31:11,870 of the teaching that Roderick Strong? 583 00:31:13,104 --> 00:31:14,339 Hey, Roddy. Hey, Roddy. 584 00:31:15,106 --> 00:31:17,542 -Tony D'Angelo? -Hey, up here. [laughing] 585 00:31:17,609 --> 00:31:19,310 See now that I got your attention. 586 00:31:19,377 --> 00:31:22,981 These Diamonds of yours, they're not shining so bright anymore, are they? 587 00:31:23,047 --> 00:31:27,685 Go ahead, guys. Get in there. Get in there. 588 00:31:27,752 --> 00:31:34,592 See the only thing that's forever is Tony D. Come on, let's go. 589 00:31:37,362 --> 00:31:41,799 [Vic] The D'Angelo family just laying waste to the tag team champions 590 00:31:41,866 --> 00:31:43,434 and-- Wait a minute. Oh! 591 00:31:44,202 --> 00:31:46,905 -What the hell was that? -One, two, three! 592 00:31:46,971 --> 00:31:48,873 -Ring the bell. -[bell rings] 593 00:31:48,940 --> 00:31:50,675 [victory music] 594 00:31:50,742 --> 00:31:54,112 [male announcer] Here is your winner, Roderick Strong. 595 00:31:54,178 --> 00:31:56,748 [Wade] Kemp was going to check on his teammates. 596 00:31:56,814 --> 00:31:58,816 [Vic] Strong went and pick up the win. 597 00:31:58,883 --> 00:32:01,486 -[Wade] He took his eye off the ball. -[Vic] Oh, my. 598 00:32:01,552 --> 00:32:03,354 [music continues] 599 00:32:07,725 --> 00:32:10,628 [indistinct] I've got all the cleaning bits we need to work 600 00:32:10,695 --> 00:32:14,565 that trailer trash dirt of the NXT UK tag team Championship. 601 00:32:14,632 --> 00:32:18,336 -Wow, you look fantastic. -You've never looked better. 602 00:32:18,403 --> 00:32:23,241 Elton, in a few seconds, we get our babies back from Hillibilly Brooks 603 00:32:23,308 --> 00:32:27,545 and Hillbilly Briggs, but don't worry, I've got the Pretty Deadly, 604 00:32:27,612 --> 00:32:30,281 pretty wonderful aftershave 605 00:32:30,348 --> 00:32:33,952 because those titles must be smelling like hot garbage. 606 00:32:34,752 --> 00:32:40,491 Kit, it's time to cowboy up. 607 00:32:40,558 --> 00:32:42,226 Yee haw. 608 00:32:42,293 --> 00:32:44,929 Bruton. Yee haw. 609 00:32:44,996 --> 00:32:48,900 [both] Saddle up, saddle up… 610 00:32:50,168 --> 00:32:52,303 Tonight's a big night for all of us, Brooks. 611 00:32:52,370 --> 00:32:56,040 First title defense and Fallon's going to win that Battle Royal, baby. 612 00:32:56,107 --> 00:32:58,242 Don't worry about me. You guys are up first. 613 00:32:58,309 --> 00:32:59,143 Yes. 614 00:32:59,210 --> 00:33:01,679 It's harder to keep the titles than it is to win them, 615 00:33:01,746 --> 00:33:03,348 so stay focused and keep your composure. 616 00:33:03,414 --> 00:33:06,117 Composure? After what Pretty Deadly has done? 617 00:33:06,184 --> 00:33:10,555 Hell, no! We're coming in tonight full of piss and vinegar. 618 00:33:10,621 --> 00:33:12,090 -They talked down to us. -Yes. 619 00:33:12,156 --> 00:33:13,725 -They've disrespected us. -Yes. 620 00:33:13,791 --> 00:33:15,793 -They think they're better than us. -Yes. 621 00:33:15,860 --> 00:33:18,930 Tonight, Pretty Deadly, you better get ready because you're in 622 00:33:18,996 --> 00:33:21,432 for an old fashioned country-- Whooping. 623 00:33:22,100 --> 00:33:26,270 Hell, yes. Let's go. Hell, yes. Let's roll, Fallon. 624 00:33:26,337 --> 00:33:29,273 Hey, look at me, we're going to get it back from those guys. 625 00:33:29,340 --> 00:33:31,676 -Yes, we're good. -Let's go. Chest up. Chin up. 626 00:33:31,743 --> 00:33:33,011 We'll get it back with interest with those guys. 627 00:33:33,077 --> 00:33:34,946 -Bring it. -What the hell is going on? 628 00:33:35,013 --> 00:33:36,781 -Man, we got jumped, Rod. -Damn! Fellers, come on. 629 00:33:36,848 --> 00:33:39,350 You guys should have been able to beat them easily. 630 00:33:39,417 --> 00:33:40,351 It was four on two. 631 00:33:40,418 --> 00:33:43,488 It doesn't matter how many people there is. You're the Creed Brothers. 632 00:33:43,554 --> 00:33:44,655 Yes, okay, Rod. My bad. 633 00:33:44,722 --> 00:33:46,924 -You're the tag team champions. -My bad, Rod. 634 00:33:46,991 --> 00:33:49,093 -Yes, you're right. -You're a Diamond Mine. 635 00:33:49,160 --> 00:33:51,963 -Guys, are you okay? -Hey, what the hell happened to you? 636 00:33:52,030 --> 00:33:54,799 What took you so long? These guys are down and you take forever? 637 00:33:54,866 --> 00:33:56,234 Bro, we're a family. Come on. 638 00:33:56,300 --> 00:33:57,668 -That knee rocked me. -I know about that. 639 00:33:57,735 --> 00:34:00,538 I'm the one that hit you with it. Everybody listen to me. 640 00:34:00,605 --> 00:34:04,976 Tony D may have started this, but we're going to finish it. 641 00:34:05,043 --> 00:34:09,380 -Hell, yes. -Because it's far from over. Damn it! 642 00:34:10,982 --> 00:34:12,283 [soft music] 643 00:34:12,350 --> 00:34:15,153 [Wade] In the toughest moments, great leaders stand tall. 644 00:34:15,219 --> 00:34:18,589 Roderick Strong there rallying the troops. 645 00:34:26,964 --> 00:34:30,001 [Vic] I don't even know what to say looking at this ensamble 646 00:34:30,067 --> 00:34:30,968 by Pretty Deadly. 647 00:34:31,035 --> 00:34:33,838 -[Wade] Oh, wow. -[Vic] Is that cow hide? 648 00:34:33,905 --> 00:34:39,410 [Wade] Putting the sex back in Essex like two extras from my favorite movie, 649 00:34:39,477 --> 00:34:43,981 Brokeback mountain. This is how you cowboy in style. 650 00:34:45,383 --> 00:34:49,020 [Vic] Challengers want nothing to do with the champions. 651 00:34:49,087 --> 00:34:54,492 We can bring it back to this matchup almost afraid of Briggs and Jensen. 652 00:34:54,559 --> 00:34:56,761 [Wade] You are out of your mind. 653 00:34:56,828 --> 00:34:58,996 [Wade] You're right, they don't really-- 654 00:34:59,063 --> 00:35:01,365 [Vic] They are afraid. I am right, thank you. 655 00:35:01,432 --> 00:35:04,702 [Wade] No, in that they don't want anything to do with them except 656 00:35:04,769 --> 00:35:09,273 for their NXT UK tag team Championship. That is all they want out of this. 657 00:35:09,340 --> 00:35:13,044 Certainly don't want the stench of southern American rubbing off on them. 658 00:35:13,111 --> 00:35:15,446 [Vic] This is your next Halloween outfit? 659 00:35:16,147 --> 00:35:17,949 [Wade] I think I can pull that off. 660 00:35:18,015 --> 00:35:20,918 [crowd cheering] 661 00:35:20,985 --> 00:35:24,589 [Vic] Well, Pretty Deadly could get their babies back tonight 662 00:35:24,655 --> 00:35:26,691 as they've mentioned. 663 00:35:27,458 --> 00:35:31,062 [Wade] Really would complete the ensemble they're wearing. 664 00:35:31,129 --> 00:35:33,898 A little bit of gold, little bit of bling on the waist. 665 00:35:33,965 --> 00:35:36,434 [lively music] 666 00:35:36,501 --> 00:35:40,671 [Vic] Well, the champions look to prove that they are fighting champions. 667 00:35:40,738 --> 00:35:43,841 As you see Fallon Henley could have a big night tonight. 668 00:35:43,908 --> 00:35:46,544 She's in the 20 women over the top rope Battle Royal. 669 00:35:46,611 --> 00:35:48,646 She could be wearing gold soon enough. 670 00:35:50,848 --> 00:35:53,684 Focused look for Briggs and Jensen. 671 00:36:05,863 --> 00:36:09,100 We can see again, the challengers on the outside. They're scared. 672 00:36:09,167 --> 00:36:10,801 They're running like cow hides. 673 00:36:10,868 --> 00:36:13,371 [Wade] Yes, that's because that Briggs and Jensen do not respect etiquette. 674 00:36:13,437 --> 00:36:16,908 They weren't prepared to wait for the bell to ring. 675 00:36:17,808 --> 00:36:20,912 [Vic] Etiquette, the same guys who jumped the Creed Brothers 676 00:36:20,978 --> 00:36:23,648 several months in advance, where you then excused? 677 00:36:23,714 --> 00:36:26,884 [Wade] All right, let's calm down. Let's focus on the match. 678 00:36:26,951 --> 00:36:28,152 [bell rings] 679 00:36:28,219 --> 00:36:31,222 [Beth] The following contest scheduled for one fall is 680 00:36:31,289 --> 00:36:36,561 for the NXT UK tag team Championship. 681 00:36:37,929 --> 00:36:44,569 Introducing first, the challengers, Pretty Deadly. 682 00:36:47,738 --> 00:36:51,876 Their opponents accompanied by Fallon Henley, 683 00:36:51,943 --> 00:36:56,981 they are the NXT UK tag team champions, 684 00:36:57,048 --> 00:37:01,252 Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen. 685 00:37:01,319 --> 00:37:02,386 [crowd cheering] 686 00:37:02,453 --> 00:37:07,258 [Vic] I want you to explain to me how Briggs and Jensen poorly represent NXT UK. 687 00:37:07,325 --> 00:37:08,993 Please explain it to me. 688 00:37:09,060 --> 00:37:11,295 [Wade] Easiest question you've ever asked me. First of all… 689 00:37:11,362 --> 00:37:12,797 [crowd chanting] USA! 690 00:37:15,066 --> 00:37:18,502 [Wade] …how uncouth of this audience, but first of all, 691 00:37:18,569 --> 00:37:22,006 Briggs and Jensen couldn't point to the UK if they saw it on the map. 692 00:37:22,073 --> 00:37:23,941 They'd have no clue where it was. 693 00:37:24,008 --> 00:37:27,878 Secondly, there is zero chance Briggs and Jensen have ever studied 694 00:37:27,945 --> 00:37:30,381 -the works of William Shakespeare. -[bell rings] 695 00:37:30,448 --> 00:37:33,484 [Wade] Thirdly, they've never cried themselves to sleep 696 00:37:33,551 --> 00:37:37,154 after watching England get eliminated from another World Cup. 697 00:37:37,221 --> 00:37:39,924 They are quite simply the antithesis of everything 698 00:37:39,991 --> 00:37:42,126 that NXT UK stands for. 699 00:37:42,193 --> 00:37:46,731 [Vic] Well, I tell you what else Prince might regret, what he just did. 700 00:37:46,797 --> 00:37:49,734 Look, when it comes to Jensen, he is the opposite of Pretty Deadly. 701 00:37:49,800 --> 00:37:53,504 They say they're a tasty snack in a meal deal. 702 00:37:53,571 --> 00:37:56,474 Well, according to Jensen's DMs and he showed it to me, 703 00:37:56,540 --> 00:37:58,976 he was one meal deal himself in Europe. 704 00:37:59,043 --> 00:38:01,178 [Wade] Absolutely. Absolutely he was. 705 00:38:01,245 --> 00:38:04,782 -[Vic] He showed it to me. -[Wade] No the women of Europe have taste. 706 00:38:04,849 --> 00:38:06,584 There is no way they would allow-- 707 00:38:06,651 --> 00:38:09,320 [Vic] Hey, I saw the DMs. He had Monica in his life, 708 00:38:09,387 --> 00:38:12,790 he got a little bit of Erica by his side, a little bit of Sandra in the sun, 709 00:38:12,857 --> 00:38:14,425 and he had Mary all night long. 710 00:38:14,492 --> 00:38:18,362 -[Wade] What? That's Mambo number 5. -[Vic] It's the DMs. 711 00:38:18,429 --> 00:38:19,730 Oh, that came from Jensen. 712 00:38:19,797 --> 00:38:21,799 [Wade] That's some real nonsense over here. 713 00:38:21,866 --> 00:38:24,835 Now there's Championships at stake, you better get focused. 714 00:38:24,902 --> 00:38:27,505 [Vic] Well, you should understand more than anybody. 715 00:38:27,571 --> 00:38:29,240 When you win some gold, your rating goes up. 716 00:38:29,307 --> 00:38:31,275 What happened to Jensen, it makes sense. 717 00:38:31,342 --> 00:38:33,511 [Wade] Oh, believe me, when I was the champion in NXT, 718 00:38:33,577 --> 00:38:36,447 my DMs were blowing up week in, week out. I will say this, 719 00:38:36,514 --> 00:38:39,884 even after I lost the Championship, they continue to grow. 720 00:38:39,950 --> 00:38:43,954 [Vic] Well, you went from a one to a three. I don't know, what the hell? 721 00:38:44,021 --> 00:38:45,323 [Wade] You're not even on the scale, mate. 722 00:38:45,389 --> 00:38:47,525 [Vic] You just called me Kendall earlier. 723 00:38:47,591 --> 00:38:49,560 You basically called me Ryan Gosling. That's what you did earlier tonight. 724 00:38:49,627 --> 00:38:53,297 [Wade] You didn't even realized it. I was talking about the private parts. 725 00:38:53,364 --> 00:38:54,265 [crowd cheering] 726 00:38:54,332 --> 00:38:59,770 [Vic] Well, right now all the parts coming up. Briggs and Jensen-- Oh! 727 00:39:00,471 --> 00:39:03,908 Double right hand, the champs are rolling. Yes! 728 00:39:03,974 --> 00:39:05,409 Roll ride! 729 00:39:05,476 --> 00:39:07,278 [Wade] Getting a little too close for comfort here. 730 00:39:07,345 --> 00:39:09,647 We could smell the stale beer and bonfires. 731 00:39:09,714 --> 00:39:12,616 [Vic] Well, right now you can smell a bunch of cheaters 732 00:39:12,683 --> 00:39:15,986 and Pretty Deadly cutting corners to try to win back their babies. 733 00:39:16,053 --> 00:39:19,523 [Wade] No chance. Pretty Deadly sprits with the finest eau de toilette. 734 00:39:19,590 --> 00:39:23,327 -[Vic] They smell like a toilet? -[Wade] No, eau de toilette. 735 00:39:23,394 --> 00:39:26,097 -It's expensive, it's French. -[Vic] Yes, whatever. 736 00:39:26,163 --> 00:39:31,469 Right now it is Prince looking down and look at the strength of Briggs. 737 00:39:31,535 --> 00:39:35,840 Oh, Briggs in control and he's a one-man wrecking crew, 738 00:39:35,906 --> 00:39:39,543 but quickly though-- Oh, a tag was made. Briggs had not realized it. 739 00:39:39,610 --> 00:39:43,547 Kit Wilson is legal and Wilson, more cutting corners. 740 00:39:43,614 --> 00:39:46,851 [Wade] You cannot beat the tag team cohesion of Pretty Deadly. 741 00:39:46,917 --> 00:39:48,452 [Vic] Oh, no. 742 00:39:48,519 --> 00:39:51,956 [crowd chatter] 743 00:39:54,725 --> 00:39:58,796 [Wade] Fallon Henley down. Can the champs focus back in on the match? 744 00:39:58,863 --> 00:40:00,431 The titles on the line. 745 00:40:03,300 --> 00:40:04,769 [crowd chanting] 746 00:40:04,835 --> 00:40:08,873 [Vic] Back live on NXT. The NXT UK tag team titles on the line. 747 00:40:08,939 --> 00:40:11,008 Briggs, Jensen the champions, the challengers, 748 00:40:11,075 --> 00:40:13,144 the former champions, Pretty Deadly. 749 00:40:13,210 --> 00:40:18,749 Before the break though, a scary situation inadvertently Fallon Henley was wiped out. 750 00:40:18,816 --> 00:40:21,852 You can see Henley favoring her elbow. Here it is. 751 00:40:21,919 --> 00:40:25,956 This is moments ago, and really it had shifted the focus of the champions. 752 00:40:26,023 --> 00:40:29,326 [Wade] I'll say this, Fallon Henley probably should not have been out here 753 00:40:29,393 --> 00:40:31,195 in the first place for two reasons. 754 00:40:31,262 --> 00:40:34,532 Number one serving as a distraction during a Championship match. 755 00:40:34,598 --> 00:40:38,435 Secondly, she is supposed to be in tonight's main event 20-woman Battle Royal 756 00:40:38,502 --> 00:40:43,007 to be the number one contender for Mandy Rose's NXT Women's Championship. 757 00:40:43,073 --> 00:40:46,644 Not looking in great shape right now, and she had no one to blame but herself. 758 00:40:46,710 --> 00:40:49,413 [Vic] She'll not be going into our main event tonight at 100%. 759 00:40:49,480 --> 00:40:52,149 Speaking of the tag team Championships, Uso, Street Profits, 760 00:40:52,216 --> 00:40:56,921 undisputed WWE tag team titles on the line at the Summer slam premium live event. 761 00:40:56,987 --> 00:40:59,690 Jeff Jarrett, the special guest referee. 762 00:40:59,757 --> 00:41:03,461 [Wade] Ho-ho-ho! Greatest singer, greatest entertainer, greatest competitor, 763 00:41:03,527 --> 00:41:10,100 and soon to be the greatest referee of all time, j-e-f-f j-a-r-r-e-t-t. 764 00:41:10,167 --> 00:41:11,402 [Vic] Right. Oh. 765 00:41:11,469 --> 00:41:14,538 [Wade] Oh. Hats off to Pretty Deadly, doing it in style. 766 00:41:14,605 --> 00:41:17,374 [Vic] Into the cover again, it's Wilson this time. 767 00:41:17,441 --> 00:41:20,311 Do we have new champions? Kicking out at two and a half. 768 00:41:20,377 --> 00:41:24,348 [Wade] Those outfits of Pretty Deadly straight from the catwalk of Paris, 769 00:41:24,415 --> 00:41:29,420 the Friesian cow print is so this season. 770 00:41:29,487 --> 00:41:32,289 [Vic] I don't think even Max Dupree would sign these two. 771 00:41:32,356 --> 00:41:35,292 If they're not careful, and they take their eye off the ball, 772 00:41:35,359 --> 00:41:38,095 they're going to get a hillbilly beating as they called it, 773 00:41:38,162 --> 00:41:39,530 for the hideous attire, not just to mention, 774 00:41:39,597 --> 00:41:41,565 you're in a tag team Championship match. 775 00:41:41,632 --> 00:41:45,536 [Wade] Just no southern justice tonight. They're talking of maximum male models. 776 00:41:45,603 --> 00:41:48,305 If I had my time again, I would be signing up straight away. 777 00:41:48,372 --> 00:41:49,607 [Vic] I bet you would. 778 00:41:49,673 --> 00:41:53,544 Right now, we are focused on the NXT United Kingdom tag team Championships. 779 00:41:54,278 --> 00:41:58,983 I must say, Pretty Deadly has been in control and have now slowed the pace 780 00:41:59,049 --> 00:42:00,751 of this match down. 781 00:42:00,818 --> 00:42:04,588 [Wade] They just have a certain celestial glow about them, 782 00:42:04,655 --> 00:42:06,190 the Pretty Deadly. 783 00:42:06,257 --> 00:42:09,894 Things going all the right way for them at this moment like two angels 784 00:42:09,960 --> 00:42:13,898 bestowed upon us from the heavens. 785 00:42:13,964 --> 00:42:16,767 Something feels right about tonight for PD. 786 00:42:17,301 --> 00:42:18,235 Get up, baby! 787 00:42:18,302 --> 00:42:21,906 [Vic] Well, you hear from the outside, it is Briggs shouting at Jensen 788 00:42:21,972 --> 00:42:27,177 as Jensen now, tried to create a little bit of separation between he and Prince. 789 00:42:27,244 --> 00:42:29,847 [Wade] Right now, this is desperation time for Jensen. 790 00:42:29,914 --> 00:42:31,515 You've got to call it what it is. 791 00:42:31,582 --> 00:42:36,520 He needs to make a tag, he needs to get the fresh Briggs back into this matchup. 792 00:42:36,587 --> 00:42:39,056 [crowd chanting] 793 00:42:39,123 --> 00:42:41,825 -[Vic] Oh. -[Wade] Oh, this is a real test-- 794 00:42:41,892 --> 00:42:42,793 [Vic] Tag. 795 00:42:42,860 --> 00:42:45,195 [Wade] …in the young career of Brooks Jensen. 796 00:42:45,262 --> 00:42:47,731 We've seen him beaten up before, we've seen him bounce back, 797 00:42:47,798 --> 00:42:48,632 but this is a whole new level. 798 00:42:48,699 --> 00:42:52,670 The experience levels of Pretty Deadly after they did the hard yards 799 00:42:52,736 --> 00:42:54,939 for many years in NXT UK, 800 00:42:55,005 --> 00:42:58,876 are really starting to show and take their toll against Brooks Jensen. 801 00:42:58,943 --> 00:43:00,945 [Vic] Jensen is starting to fight back, 802 00:43:01,011 --> 00:43:03,781 but Pretty Deadly doing such a nice job of cutting the ring in half, 803 00:43:03,847 --> 00:43:06,884 keeping Jensen as far away from Briggs as possible. 804 00:43:06,951 --> 00:43:09,787 There's some of the two-on-one assault from Pretty Deadly. 805 00:43:09,853 --> 00:43:12,289 -[Wade] This is why Pretty Deadly-- -[Vic] Cover. 806 00:43:12,356 --> 00:43:15,225 Titles are on the line, and at least another moment Briggs 807 00:43:15,292 --> 00:43:18,295 and Jensen remain the United Kingdom tag team champions. 808 00:43:18,362 --> 00:43:19,930 When it comes to Championships, 809 00:43:19,997 --> 00:43:23,968 NXT Women's Championship number one contender Battle Royal, 810 00:43:24,034 --> 00:43:26,036 20 of the best will compete. 811 00:43:26,103 --> 00:43:29,573 The last woman standing will face Mandy Rose 812 00:43:29,640 --> 00:43:31,442 for the NXT Women's Championship. 813 00:43:31,508 --> 00:43:36,113 [Wade] The right to lose to Mandy Rose. Let's face it, that's what it is. 814 00:43:36,180 --> 00:43:39,083 Right here, baby. Right here. Reach, reach. 815 00:43:39,149 --> 00:43:42,586 -[Vic] So close is Jensen. -Reach, reach. 816 00:43:43,120 --> 00:43:48,192 [Vic] Prince able to keep Jensen in this matchup for just a little bit longer, 817 00:43:48,258 --> 00:43:50,060 but you wonder how much more. 818 00:43:50,127 --> 00:43:53,163 This is Jensen's moment now. Tag was made though. 819 00:43:53,230 --> 00:43:55,532 Wilson going to check in, and here come Briggs. 820 00:43:55,599 --> 00:43:56,900 [crowd cheering] 821 00:43:56,967 --> 00:44:00,437 [Vic] Here comes that country whooping Briggs was talking about. 822 00:44:00,504 --> 00:44:03,173 [Wade] Briggs dishing out some of that southern justice right now. 823 00:44:03,240 --> 00:44:04,908 This is not what PD needed. 824 00:44:06,143 --> 00:44:10,180 [Vic] This is just what Briggs and Jensen needed to retain. 825 00:44:10,247 --> 00:44:14,585 [crowd cheering] 826 00:44:15,419 --> 00:44:18,455 [Wade] Keeping his foot on the gas, is Briggs. 827 00:44:18,522 --> 00:44:23,460 Right now-- Ooh! Oh, man. Same idea. 828 00:44:24,261 --> 00:44:29,667 It just appears the wind driven out of the lungs of both champion and challenger. 829 00:44:29,733 --> 00:44:33,904 [crowd cheering] 830 00:44:33,971 --> 00:44:36,674 [Vic] Once again-- Oh, wait a minute. It's Briggs. 831 00:44:36,740 --> 00:44:39,343 This time, back slide, shoulders are down, to retain the titles. 832 00:44:39,410 --> 00:44:42,146 Just able to get out the last moments-- 833 00:44:42,212 --> 00:44:44,114 -[Wade] Big man. -[Vic] That's Wilson. 834 00:44:44,181 --> 00:44:46,717 [Wade] Briggs has some nice technical skills of his own, 835 00:44:46,784 --> 00:44:49,753 but ultimately he is a big, big bruiser. 836 00:44:49,820 --> 00:44:52,756 Hats off to Keith Wilson in chopping the big man down. 837 00:44:52,823 --> 00:44:56,360 [Vic] Wilson almost looking [indistinct] Just trying to escape to get 838 00:44:56,427 --> 00:44:59,329 a few extra moments as Briggs, you see him breath in deep. 839 00:44:59,396 --> 00:45:02,733 Championships are on the line. What the-- Wait a minute. 840 00:45:04,034 --> 00:45:07,538 [Wade] Autumn Prince telling Keith Wilson, "This is what it's all about." 841 00:45:07,604 --> 00:45:10,074 It's about these Championships. He's a motivator. 842 00:45:10,140 --> 00:45:12,476 [Vic] It's, once again, Pretty Deadly. 843 00:45:12,543 --> 00:45:15,212 [chatter] 844 00:45:16,346 --> 00:45:18,882 [crowd cheering] 845 00:45:18,949 --> 00:45:20,517 [laughter] 846 00:45:22,186 --> 00:45:25,289 [Vic] Well, so much for talking trash. Wait a minute. 847 00:45:27,691 --> 00:45:32,229 Hey, hey, hey, let go, let go, let go. Let go, let go. 848 00:45:32,296 --> 00:45:36,700 [Wade] Henley. Briggs now rolling right through. Oh. 849 00:45:36,767 --> 00:45:38,502 -[indistinct] -[Vic] Jensen. 850 00:45:38,569 --> 00:45:39,737 [Wade] Blindside attack. 851 00:45:39,803 --> 00:45:42,306 -[Vic] Cover. -One, two, three! 852 00:45:42,372 --> 00:45:44,775 -[Vic] Briggs and Jensen retain-- -[bell rings] 853 00:45:44,842 --> 00:45:45,909 [cheers and applause] 854 00:45:45,976 --> 00:45:47,077 [victory music] 855 00:45:47,144 --> 00:45:52,816 [Beth] Here are your winners, and still the NXT UK tag team champions, 856 00:45:52,883 --> 00:45:56,019 Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen. 857 00:45:56,086 --> 00:45:57,588 [Vic] Are you crying? 858 00:45:57,654 --> 00:46:01,258 [Wade] That was an utterly classless victory-- 859 00:46:01,325 --> 00:46:04,828 Oh. Brooks Jensen and Josh Briggs. 860 00:46:04,895 --> 00:46:08,265 Look Fallon Henley, who had no right to be here in the first place, 861 00:46:08,332 --> 00:46:11,034 once again, getting involved in the match 862 00:46:11,101 --> 00:46:14,171 just when Pretty Deadly thought they had this. 863 00:46:14,238 --> 00:46:17,541 [indistinct] Go back in time here seeing her get taken out earlier 864 00:46:17,608 --> 00:46:19,843 on in this match, somehow bouncing back from that. 865 00:46:19,910 --> 00:46:23,647 [Vic] Wait. This is underhand, Pretty Deadly trying to cheat 866 00:46:23,714 --> 00:46:25,916 by feeding Championships into the ring? 867 00:46:25,983 --> 00:46:29,787 All they got is what they deserve. Fallon Henley did what was right. 868 00:46:29,853 --> 00:46:32,990 She stood up for her boys, Briggs and Jensen, and in the end-- 869 00:46:33,056 --> 00:46:35,759 -[Wade] An illegal man in the ring. -[Vic] Oh, my God. 870 00:46:35,826 --> 00:46:38,862 In the end, the champions retain, whether you like it or not, 871 00:46:38,929 --> 00:46:41,532 whether Pretty Deadly likes it or not. 872 00:46:41,598 --> 00:46:48,372 The winner and still the NXT UK tag team champions, Briggs and Jensen. 873 00:46:48,438 --> 00:46:50,874 [crowd applauds] 874 00:47:02,986 --> 00:47:07,291 For the last ten weeks, you have sat under my tree, 875 00:47:07,357 --> 00:47:12,196 you have surrendered yourselves to my teachings, tore down your egos, 876 00:47:12,796 --> 00:47:17,835 and rebuilt yourselves as pillars of inclusion 877 00:47:17,901 --> 00:47:19,636 and acceptance. 878 00:47:19,703 --> 00:47:21,538 [mysterious music] 879 00:47:21,605 --> 00:47:27,044 Under my guidance, you will be who you were always meant to be. 880 00:47:27,110 --> 00:47:30,814 It is time for you to emerge. 881 00:47:33,050 --> 00:47:36,954 Before you do understand 882 00:47:37,020 --> 00:47:39,957 there is no going back. 883 00:47:40,023 --> 00:47:43,827 -Do you accept this fate? -[both] Yes. 884 00:47:47,097 --> 00:47:52,035 Now, the final step of the purification will commence. 885 00:48:03,046 --> 00:48:06,717 You are Jagger Reid. 886 00:48:08,452 --> 00:48:15,092 You are… Rip Fowler. 887 00:48:18,428 --> 00:48:21,965 Your past will stay where it belongs, 888 00:48:22,032 --> 00:48:23,834 behind you. 889 00:48:29,973 --> 00:48:33,744 Two souls that needed strength and guidance 890 00:48:33,810 --> 00:48:37,147 have found redemption. 891 00:48:37,214 --> 00:48:40,250 Now, we can feel joy 892 00:48:40,317 --> 00:48:44,254 and finally truly be recognized. 893 00:48:44,922 --> 00:48:50,227 You two are the first, but will not be the last to be unshackled. 894 00:48:50,761 --> 00:48:52,930 Many more will join. 895 00:48:52,996 --> 00:48:57,067 There is plenty of shade under the schism tree. 896 00:48:57,701 --> 00:49:04,474 To Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid, welcome home. 897 00:49:12,416 --> 00:49:14,952 -Hey, man, where's JD? -I don't know. 898 00:49:17,321 --> 00:49:19,222 -Hey. JD, have you seen him? -Yes. 899 00:49:26,296 --> 00:49:27,764 [crowd cheering] 900 00:49:27,831 --> 00:49:30,534 Welcome back to NXT. I'm now joined by Wes Lee. 901 00:49:30,600 --> 00:49:33,603 Wes, it seems like everyone was dropping your name last week. 902 00:49:33,670 --> 00:49:34,838 Yes. 903 00:49:34,905 --> 00:49:37,441 On this journey to find myself around here, 904 00:49:37,507 --> 00:49:41,445 I seem to just keep hitting roadblocks, like Trick Williams blinds me 905 00:49:41,511 --> 00:49:45,115 at the great American Bush, but now my vision's back to 20/20. 906 00:49:45,182 --> 00:49:48,819 He thinks that stopping the music between the two of us is going to work, 907 00:49:48,885 --> 00:49:51,121 but me and baby boy ain't done dancing yet. 908 00:49:51,188 --> 00:49:54,891 First and foremost, Grayson Waller, he's blaming me for 909 00:49:54,958 --> 00:49:58,328 him not being the north American champion, saying that my life sucks 910 00:49:58,395 --> 00:50:02,766 and I've heard worse from people that I actually respect. 911 00:50:02,833 --> 00:50:06,002 If he was one-tenth as good as he believes he is, 912 00:50:06,069 --> 00:50:08,705 then me busting Trick Williams on the side of his head 913 00:50:08,772 --> 00:50:10,707 wouldn't have distracted him so badly. 914 00:50:10,774 --> 00:50:14,411 Now, next week, he can only blame himself for the hell he's about to take. 915 00:50:15,045 --> 00:50:18,782 It's a two-stop detour, McKenzie, Waller first, 916 00:50:18,849 --> 00:50:22,219 Williams second, and then I'm back on this path to find myself. 917 00:50:22,285 --> 00:50:23,387 You be safe. 918 00:50:23,453 --> 00:50:27,391 Hey, you too. Vic and Wade, back to you. 919 00:50:28,258 --> 00:50:31,661 [Wade] You know me, I'm normally never biased, but I'm going to break 920 00:50:31,728 --> 00:50:33,730 -my own own rule on this occasion. -[Vic] Oh, my. 921 00:50:33,797 --> 00:50:37,134 [Wade] I really want to see Wes Lee kick Grayson Waller's-- 922 00:50:37,200 --> 00:50:38,902 [Vic] That one I can't argue with. 923 00:50:38,969 --> 00:50:41,671 [challenging music] 924 00:50:43,206 --> 00:50:47,177 [Beth] Please welcome the NXT champion, 925 00:50:47,244 --> 00:50:49,579 Bron Breakker. 926 00:50:49,646 --> 00:50:54,217 [Vic] There's a lot on the mind of the NXT champion who is getting ready 927 00:50:54,284 --> 00:50:55,986 to address the NXT Universe. 928 00:50:56,053 --> 00:50:58,188 Recently he was on the bump this past week, 929 00:50:58,255 --> 00:51:01,658 said he is going to rip JD McDonagh apart. 930 00:51:01,725 --> 00:51:04,528 You can already see he's on a search for one man, 931 00:51:04,594 --> 00:51:06,730 that man being The Irish Ace. 932 00:51:06,797 --> 00:51:09,433 [Wade] He should have turned up an hour ago, shouldn't he? 933 00:51:09,499 --> 00:51:10,567 He was in the ring back then-- 934 00:51:10,634 --> 00:51:12,569 [Vic] Why don't you go in there and tell him that? 935 00:51:12,636 --> 00:51:14,337 [Wade] I'm not telling Bron anything. 936 00:51:14,404 --> 00:51:17,641 Listen, if the day ends in "y," Bron Breakker is going to be angry, 937 00:51:17,707 --> 00:51:19,943 and I'm sure we're about to hear all about it. 938 00:51:25,382 --> 00:51:26,817 [crowd cheering] 939 00:51:28,018 --> 00:51:31,621 [Vic] I'm almost certain that the last person Bron Breakker thought 940 00:51:31,688 --> 00:51:35,258 he would see after his NXT Championship match 941 00:51:35,325 --> 00:51:38,228 against Cameron Grimes was the aforementioned Irish Ace. 942 00:51:38,295 --> 00:51:41,031 [Wade] That's how you make a statement in this industry. 943 00:51:44,801 --> 00:51:47,370 [crowd cheering] 944 00:51:54,978 --> 00:51:57,814 At the great American Bush, I went toe-to-toe with one of 945 00:51:57,881 --> 00:52:01,751 the very best here in NXT, Cameron Grimes. 946 00:52:01,818 --> 00:52:04,688 [cheers and applause] 947 00:52:04,754 --> 00:52:08,458 He tried to make things personal when he stood up to me, 948 00:52:08,525 --> 00:52:11,194 and that's something that I can respect. 949 00:52:12,696 --> 00:52:16,233 Then there's JD McDonagh, 950 00:52:19,136 --> 00:52:20,537 who attacked me from behind 951 00:52:20,604 --> 00:52:22,572 and put me through a table. 952 00:52:22,639 --> 00:52:26,309 Now, I get it, it's the whole next man up type thing. 953 00:52:26,376 --> 00:52:28,512 It's not the first time it's ever happened, 954 00:52:28,578 --> 00:52:33,183 it certainly isn't going to be the last, but I know who you are, JD. 955 00:52:34,084 --> 00:52:39,523 You're The Irish Ace. You're the NXT UK kingpin. 956 00:52:39,589 --> 00:52:43,527 Hell, you're a surgeon every time you step foot in this ring. 957 00:52:44,327 --> 00:52:48,298 JD, you wanted my attention, 958 00:52:49,366 --> 00:52:50,534 you got it. 959 00:52:51,301 --> 00:52:54,571 You're going to pay for what you did to me. 960 00:52:56,907 --> 00:53:01,011 Hey, Bron. Bron. Bron Breakker. 961 00:53:01,678 --> 00:53:03,480 What's up, man? 962 00:53:03,547 --> 00:53:05,916 We haven't had the chance to formally meet yet. 963 00:53:05,982 --> 00:53:08,418 How are you doing? How's that shoulder holding up? 964 00:53:08,485 --> 00:53:12,222 Shoulder's fine, how about you bring your-- to the ring? 965 00:53:12,289 --> 00:53:13,657 Find out yourself! 966 00:53:15,725 --> 00:53:17,427 So aggressive. 967 00:53:17,494 --> 00:53:20,530 So aggressive, Bron, and so predictable. 968 00:53:21,331 --> 00:53:24,301 You see, when I was over in the UK competing at a level that 969 00:53:24,367 --> 00:53:27,003 no one could come close to, I was studying you, man, 970 00:53:27,070 --> 00:53:30,440 and you faced them all over here, right? Loads of great competitors. 971 00:53:31,141 --> 00:53:32,642 That's the difference, Bron. 972 00:53:32,709 --> 00:53:35,278 See, those guys, they were competing against you. 973 00:53:35,345 --> 00:53:38,748 Me, I'm going to dissect you. 974 00:53:40,483 --> 00:53:43,720 Take that fine shoulder of yours, for instance. 975 00:53:43,787 --> 00:53:46,923 Did you know that there's eight major muscles in the human shoulder? 976 00:53:46,990 --> 00:53:48,959 They're all important, every one. 977 00:53:50,460 --> 00:53:55,165 They all have to work in sync for a strong, stable shoulder joint. 978 00:53:56,366 --> 00:53:58,835 I know Cameron Grimes, he hurt you, right? 979 00:54:00,370 --> 00:54:01,638 I'm going to disable you. 980 00:54:03,006 --> 00:54:06,776 You see, I know exactly 981 00:54:08,144 --> 00:54:12,549 how to tear tendon from the bone. 982 00:54:17,287 --> 00:54:21,291 I know you, Bron, you're going to say, "I'll fight through the pain. 983 00:54:22,058 --> 00:54:23,526 I'll fight through the pain." 984 00:54:24,995 --> 00:54:29,799 For a bit, maybe, but there's only so much trauma 985 00:54:30,967 --> 00:54:34,671 the human brain can go through before it just shuts off. 986 00:54:36,573 --> 00:54:40,010 What you need to do, Bron, is I know you love the NXT Championship, 987 00:54:40,076 --> 00:54:42,412 what you have to do is you have to ask yourself, 988 00:54:43,446 --> 00:54:46,716 are you willing to risk your health for it? 989 00:54:46,783 --> 00:54:49,419 One day, many years from now you might-- 990 00:54:49,486 --> 00:54:52,255 You know what? One day you're going to have to get in this ring and stand 991 00:54:52,322 --> 00:54:53,223 across from me. 992 00:54:53,290 --> 00:54:54,791 If you can't find your balls, 993 00:54:54,858 --> 00:54:57,193 how about you take some from the mannequin? 994 00:55:02,465 --> 00:55:05,301 One day, but not today. 995 00:55:06,236 --> 00:55:10,974 Bron, your future changed forever at the great American Bush, 996 00:55:11,041 --> 00:55:12,409 you just don't know it yet. 997 00:55:13,310 --> 00:55:16,279 A necessary evil has arrived in NXT. 998 00:55:17,347 --> 00:55:19,683 Until the next time that we see each other, 999 00:55:22,085 --> 00:55:23,319 you mind that shoulder. 1000 00:55:24,788 --> 00:55:26,556 You want to rip my shoulder off? Fine. 1001 00:55:26,623 --> 00:55:29,659 Rip my shoulder off because I'm going to take it back from you 1002 00:55:29,726 --> 00:55:32,328 and I'm going to beat your-- over the head with it. 1003 00:55:33,196 --> 00:55:34,531 [challenging music] 1004 00:55:38,301 --> 00:55:42,339 [Vic] Certainly a definitive statement from the NXT champion, 1005 00:55:42,405 --> 00:55:44,908 Bron Breakker. Wow. 1006 00:55:44,974 --> 00:55:47,844 [energetic music] 1007 00:55:57,954 --> 00:56:02,892 Very precise anatomical approach there from The Irish Ace. 1008 00:56:02,959 --> 00:56:05,595 JD McDonagh may well have Bron Breakker's number. 1009 00:56:05,662 --> 00:56:08,565 Yes, you can see the intensity between those two supers. 1010 00:56:08,631 --> 00:56:12,135 How about the intensity that has escalated between Von Wagner 1011 00:56:12,202 --> 00:56:16,206 and Solo Sikoa? It all happened this past Friday. 1012 00:56:16,272 --> 00:56:17,440 [crowd cheering] 1013 00:56:19,676 --> 00:56:22,345 [Vic] Solo Sikoa, why are you at SmackDown, man? 1014 00:56:22,412 --> 00:56:25,281 Stopping by, checking out the show. Showing some love. 1015 00:56:25,348 --> 00:56:28,251 [Vic] Von Wagner and you had a big scrap last week on NXT. 1016 00:56:28,318 --> 00:56:30,520 -Is this over? -I ain't done with Von Wagner. 1017 00:56:30,587 --> 00:56:33,656 The next time I'm going to see him, I'm about to smack down-- 1018 00:56:33,723 --> 00:56:35,992 [indistinct] 1019 00:56:56,312 --> 00:57:00,383 This is the street champ? I just put the street champ on his-- 1020 00:57:08,491 --> 00:57:11,761 [energetic music] 1021 00:57:33,650 --> 00:57:37,353 [Vic] Axiom debuts next on NXT. 1022 00:57:40,824 --> 00:57:43,927 Guys, I won't waste any time, I'll get right to the point. 1023 00:57:43,993 --> 00:57:46,462 Why did Tony D'Angelo and Crew attack you tonight? 1024 00:57:46,529 --> 00:57:50,133 McKenzie, it doesn't matter why. Tony D, you can get it anywhere anytime. 1025 00:57:50,200 --> 00:57:51,534 We slam bodies on the mat, 1026 00:57:51,601 --> 00:57:54,103 we'll put you on asphalt, we'll put you through concrete. 1027 00:57:54,170 --> 00:57:56,806 I'm telling you and your crew right now, it's on site. 1028 00:57:56,873 --> 00:58:01,211 They jumped us, we're already back on our feet. Diamond Mine is a family. 1029 00:58:01,277 --> 00:58:04,214 They jump one of us, they're jumping all of us. 1030 00:58:04,280 --> 00:58:06,516 That's what I'm talking about, big brute. 1031 00:58:06,583 --> 00:58:09,619 Tony D believes he has the strongest family in NXT, yes. 1032 00:58:09,686 --> 00:58:12,822 Listen, Tony, first things first, take off that stupid hat 1033 00:58:12,889 --> 00:58:15,291 and then take a good look. 1034 00:58:15,358 --> 00:58:18,828 This is the strongest family in NXT, and I'll put the four of us 1035 00:58:18,895 --> 00:58:20,563 up against anyone in this world. 1036 00:58:20,630 --> 00:58:23,199 I'm not done. Bring that camera here. 1037 00:58:23,266 --> 00:58:26,469 Bring that camera here. Hey, Tony, you get two choices now. 1038 00:58:26,536 --> 00:58:29,806 One, you accept the challenge, we beat your-- or two, 1039 00:58:29,873 --> 00:58:33,076 you reject the offer, we hunt you down and we beat your-- 1040 00:58:33,142 --> 00:58:35,678 That's it. Your choice. 1041 00:58:35,745 --> 00:58:38,948 [challenging music] 1042 00:59:08,244 --> 00:59:09,312 [bell rings] 1043 00:59:09,379 --> 00:59:12,715 [Beth] The following context is scheduled for one fall. 1044 00:59:12,782 --> 00:59:15,418 Introducing Axiom. 1045 00:59:15,485 --> 00:59:20,723 [Vic] A modern-day mathematical superhero has arrived in NXT. 1046 00:59:20,790 --> 00:59:24,627 [Wade] I'm ready to reserve judgment. 1047 00:59:24,694 --> 00:59:29,532 Superheroes, they come in all shapes and sizes, some like The Hulk. 1048 00:59:29,599 --> 00:59:31,467 They're big, strong, bad. 1049 00:59:31,534 --> 00:59:36,172 Axiom says he can use the power of the mind in the ring, 1050 00:59:36,239 --> 00:59:39,042 it's a bit of a good will hunting type of thing, I think. 1051 00:59:39,108 --> 00:59:42,345 I am going to reserve judgment of crowning him the next Superman. 1052 00:59:42,412 --> 00:59:46,950 Show me, don't tell me, Axiom. The floor is yours. 1053 00:59:47,016 --> 00:59:49,719 [Vic] Facing Dante Chen here tonight, 1054 00:59:49,786 --> 00:59:54,991 but as we've heard in the past from Axiom, it's not about him, 1055 00:59:55,058 --> 00:59:59,062 it's about everyone else. He believes everything can be broken down. 1056 00:59:59,128 --> 01:00:00,997 -[bell rings] -[Vic] Everything. 1057 01:00:01,064 --> 01:00:05,401 [Wade] Everything can be broken down. He's talking about mathematical equations. 1058 01:00:05,468 --> 01:00:07,670 -[Vic] It relates to anything. -[Wade] Yes. 1059 01:00:07,737 --> 01:00:10,206 I'll tell you something else that can be broken down. 1060 01:00:10,273 --> 01:00:13,009 The human body can be broken down. Believe me, I know all about that. 1061 01:00:13,076 --> 01:00:14,877 I've had enough surgeries in my time. 1062 01:00:14,944 --> 01:00:18,915 What's going to happen if Dante Chen's stomps a hole in the middle of Axiom? 1063 01:00:18,982 --> 01:00:21,284 Has he got an equation in his head to fix that? 1064 01:00:21,351 --> 01:00:24,454 [Vic] He has said that there is a solution to every problem. 1065 01:00:24,520 --> 01:00:26,456 [Wade] Yes, which is a great soundbite. 1066 01:00:26,522 --> 01:00:28,858 It just so happens that it's completely untrue. 1067 01:00:28,925 --> 01:00:31,828 After this match, go and ask him what is the solution 1068 01:00:31,894 --> 01:00:34,197 to the Cleveland Browns winning the Super Bowl. 1069 01:00:34,263 --> 01:00:36,633 [Vic] Don't start taking any shots at me right now. 1070 01:00:36,699 --> 01:00:39,502 [Wade] See if he's got an equation for that, because that's mission impossible. 1071 01:00:39,569 --> 01:00:41,938 [Vic] Right as we're looking into this matchup for Chen, 1072 01:00:42,005 --> 01:00:45,842 Chen is having the first taste of Axiom who right now is in control. 1073 01:00:45,908 --> 01:00:48,044 What must be going through the mind of Chen? 1074 01:00:48,111 --> 01:00:50,246 Such a high-profile debut here on NXT. 1075 01:00:50,313 --> 01:00:53,249 [Wade] Look, everyone in NXT is looking to get themselves 1076 01:00:53,316 --> 01:00:56,219 on the ladder, trying to climb their way to the top. 1077 01:00:56,285 --> 01:00:59,555 You take any opportunity you can when you're a Dante Chen. 1078 01:00:59,622 --> 01:01:03,526 He's starting to realize now he may well have drawn the short straw. 1079 01:01:03,593 --> 01:01:07,096 Really, no one's got any clue what this Axiom is all about. 1080 01:01:07,163 --> 01:01:10,299 Dante Chen had no chance to prep for this. 1081 01:01:10,366 --> 01:01:12,201 He's realizing quite quickly, 1082 01:01:12,268 --> 01:01:15,405 though, he's against a debuting superstar who is faster 1083 01:01:15,471 --> 01:01:18,074 and apparently smarter than Dante Chen. 1084 01:01:18,141 --> 01:01:20,476 [Vic] Able to land on his feet, and look at Axiom. 1085 01:01:20,543 --> 01:01:23,012 No wasted motion, right back in. Goes from behind. 1086 01:01:23,079 --> 01:01:24,781 Shoulders down and kickout by Chen. 1087 01:01:24,847 --> 01:01:27,183 When speaking of masked superstars, Rey Mysterio 1088 01:01:27,250 --> 01:01:29,452 celebrating 20 years in WWE this Monday live 1089 01:01:29,519 --> 01:01:32,855 from the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. 1090 01:01:32,922 --> 01:01:34,957 [Wade] Oh, wow. What a superstar he's been. 1091 01:01:35,024 --> 01:01:36,692 Shared the ring with him many times. 1092 01:01:36,759 --> 01:01:39,328 [Vic] Into the cover goes Chen. What an upset this would be. 1093 01:01:39,395 --> 01:01:40,963 Just able to kick out. 1094 01:01:41,030 --> 01:01:43,966 [Wade] Here's Chen's proble thus far in this match. 1095 01:01:44,033 --> 01:01:46,035 By the time he's thrown a punch at Axiom, 1096 01:01:46,102 --> 01:01:48,504 Axiom has managed to move eight feet out the way. 1097 01:01:48,571 --> 01:01:52,075 Finally, looks like Dante Chen has been able to use 1098 01:01:52,141 --> 01:01:56,112 his superior size and strength to take control of this matchup 1099 01:01:56,179 --> 01:01:58,848 and he's doing a fine job of it now. Here's the issue. 1100 01:01:58,915 --> 01:02:02,385 Axiom has said in the past, he realizes he's never going to be 1101 01:02:02,452 --> 01:02:05,755 the biggest guy in the fight, but that just means 1102 01:02:05,822 --> 01:02:09,559 he can't afford to make a single mistake in there, because it's game over. 1103 01:02:09,625 --> 01:02:12,729 [Vic] Well, a mistake by Chen now has opened the door for Axiom 1104 01:02:12,795 --> 01:02:14,530 who loves to escape the chaos. 1105 01:02:14,597 --> 01:02:18,367 He did so in comic books and deep down he wants to be a symbol. 1106 01:02:18,434 --> 01:02:21,003 He wants to be a symbol for every man, woman, boy, girl, 1107 01:02:21,070 --> 01:02:22,472 it doesn't matter. 1108 01:02:22,538 --> 01:02:24,874 He wants to fight for all those around him. 1109 01:02:24,941 --> 01:02:27,410 It's not about him, it's about everyone else. 1110 01:02:27,477 --> 01:02:30,847 [Wade] Escaping in comic books is fine, but this is the real world, 1111 01:02:30,913 --> 01:02:34,050 and more offense like that from Axiom is going to get him 1112 01:02:34,117 --> 01:02:35,818 the W in quick time here. 1113 01:02:35,885 --> 01:02:39,322 [Vic] If you talk about quick, look how quick Axiom is at this moment. 1114 01:02:39,388 --> 01:02:42,125 All the way to the top rope. Looking down on Dante Chen. 1115 01:02:42,191 --> 01:02:47,263 -Looking to fly through the air. -[Wade] Beautifully executed. 1116 01:02:47,330 --> 01:02:49,899 Real twinkle toes in his boots is this Axiom. 1117 01:02:49,966 --> 01:02:53,102 [Vic] Oh, now you're starting to come around, aren't you, Barrett? 1118 01:02:53,169 --> 01:02:58,074 -[Wade] He's winning me over. Ooh! Wow! -[Vic] Under the jaw. Knockout blow. 1119 01:02:58,141 --> 01:03:00,176 -One, two, three! -[bell rings] 1120 01:03:00,243 --> 01:03:01,911 [Vic] Impressive in the debut is Axiom. 1121 01:03:01,978 --> 01:03:03,312 [victory music] 1122 01:03:03,379 --> 01:03:05,681 [Beth] Here is your winner, Axiom. 1123 01:03:05,748 --> 01:03:09,352 [Wade] You're right. I challenged him to win me over. Win me over he did. 1124 01:03:09,418 --> 01:03:10,853 [Vic] Did he? Look at that. 1125 01:03:10,920 --> 01:03:13,689 [Wade] The man is an artiste in that ring, but man, 1126 01:03:13,756 --> 01:03:18,327 does he really pack a strike behind that diminutive frame. 1127 01:03:20,963 --> 01:03:25,301 Really figured out the golden ratio towards the end of this matchup. 1128 01:03:25,368 --> 01:03:28,971 [Vic] Let's go back to some of the action. You talk about flying high. 1129 01:03:29,038 --> 01:03:31,407 We talked about everything can be broken down, 1130 01:03:31,474 --> 01:03:33,576 that there is a solution to every problem, 1131 01:03:33,643 --> 01:03:37,814 and Axiom was able to figure it out, was able to ride the wave of momentum 1132 01:03:37,880 --> 01:03:42,118 and pick apart Dante Chen throughout this entire matchup. 1133 01:03:42,185 --> 01:03:46,389 Then, as we talk about that one giant leap, soaring through the air 1134 01:03:46,455 --> 01:03:49,625 with absolute ease throughout this matchup. 1135 01:03:49,692 --> 01:03:53,396 Then, you talk about his strike, bam, the knockout blow here tonight. 1136 01:03:53,462 --> 01:03:55,398 [Wade] I talked about The Hulk earlier, 1137 01:03:55,464 --> 01:03:58,601 if he'd have hit The Hulk on the jaw with that kick right there, 1138 01:03:58,668 --> 01:04:01,637 it would have taken him down as it would anyone in NXT. 1139 01:04:01,704 --> 01:04:05,107 [Vic] Took the leap tonight from page to reality. 1140 01:04:08,878 --> 01:04:11,981 The best women that NXT has to offer 1141 01:04:12,048 --> 01:04:16,852 will be in the same ring at the same time, the top 20, but you're looking at 1142 01:04:16,919 --> 01:04:20,623 the top one, numero uno, the odds-on favorite to win it all. 1143 01:04:20,690 --> 01:04:24,727 It'll be as easy as two snaps and a clap. [chuckles] Oh. 1144 01:04:25,695 --> 01:04:29,632 Ms. Firemaker, I'll see your birdbrain in the Battle Royal, 1145 01:04:29,699 --> 01:04:31,934 and when I have you flying over the top rope, 1146 01:04:32,001 --> 01:04:36,505 you'll realized that no one messes with Lash Legend, the one and only. Okay? 1147 01:04:37,840 --> 01:04:40,576 [Vic] Huge main event still to come on NXT, 1148 01:04:40,643 --> 01:04:43,179 but up next the north American champion, 1149 01:04:43,246 --> 01:04:47,650 Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams will address the NXT Universe 1150 01:04:47,717 --> 01:04:49,785 from where else? The barbershop. 1151 01:04:49,852 --> 01:04:51,554 Next on NXT. 1152 01:04:54,257 --> 01:04:55,825 [soft music] 1153 01:04:55,892 --> 01:04:57,193 [crowd booing] 1154 01:04:57,260 --> 01:04:59,629 Excuse me. Hello? Giovanni. Hi! 1155 01:05:00,029 --> 01:05:01,731 Is it okay if I get a picture? 1156 01:05:01,797 --> 01:05:03,499 -Sure. -Thank you so much. 1157 01:05:05,101 --> 01:05:08,371 -There you go. -Thanks, but I meant together. 1158 01:05:08,437 --> 01:05:09,605 -Together? -Yes. 1159 01:05:09,672 --> 01:05:13,542 Absolutely not. Listen, everyone wants a picture with Giovanni Vinci right now, 1160 01:05:13,609 --> 01:05:17,780 especially after I handled Apollo Crews last week, and I handled him in style. 1161 01:05:18,981 --> 01:05:22,151 -All right, Chase U. -What is that? 1162 01:05:22,218 --> 01:05:23,519 -Chase. -U. 1163 01:05:23,586 --> 01:05:24,854 -Chase. -U. 1164 01:05:24,921 --> 01:05:25,955 -Chase. -U. 1165 01:05:26,022 --> 01:05:27,023 -Chase. -U. 1166 01:05:27,089 --> 01:05:29,558 All right, Brodies. Let's head to the show. You coming? 1167 01:05:29,625 --> 01:05:30,826 Chase U student section. 1168 01:05:30,893 --> 01:05:32,128 No, definitely not. Get your bus out of the way. 1169 01:05:32,194 --> 01:05:35,231 Oh, my goodness. This is a sweet car. 1170 01:05:35,298 --> 01:05:36,465 Hey. No fingerprints. 1171 01:05:36,532 --> 01:05:40,002 -Oh, sorry. -We'll save you a seat anyways, Brodie. 1172 01:05:40,069 --> 01:05:42,571 Come on, Chase U. Chase. 1173 01:05:42,638 --> 01:05:45,041 -U. -Chase. 1174 01:05:45,107 --> 01:05:47,410 -U. -Who's getting the bus out of the way? 1175 01:05:47,476 --> 01:05:48,944 Who's moving the bus? 1176 01:05:51,614 --> 01:05:55,284 [Vic] Two superstars who were on their own love island just last week, 1177 01:05:55,351 --> 01:05:58,688 the north American champion, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams. 1178 01:05:58,754 --> 01:06:02,191 This week they find themselves in the barbershop. 1179 01:06:04,093 --> 01:06:07,430 [hip-hop music] 1180 01:06:13,102 --> 01:06:16,939 Man, I'm still trying to recover from that melobration last week, bro. 1181 01:06:17,006 --> 01:06:18,240 Man, let's talk about it, 1182 01:06:18,307 --> 01:06:21,177 because I was with two of the finest ladies last week. 1183 01:06:21,243 --> 01:06:22,111 I seen them. 1184 01:06:22,178 --> 01:06:24,580 One named Mercedes and one named Lexus. 1185 01:06:24,647 --> 01:06:25,848 Lexus drove a Mercedes. 1186 01:06:25,915 --> 01:06:30,586 Mercedes drove a Lexus and I was getting them confused the whole time. 1187 01:06:30,653 --> 01:06:31,887 [laughter] 1188 01:06:31,954 --> 01:06:34,890 Hey, what we need to do is we need to lock it in, man. 1189 01:06:34,957 --> 01:06:36,592 We got some business we need to take care of. 1190 01:06:36,659 --> 01:06:39,428 Especially you, a champ. Everybody wants your title. 1191 01:06:39,495 --> 01:06:41,864 -What's new? -Solo Sikoa said he got next. 1192 01:06:41,931 --> 01:06:44,667 Man, I'm so sick and tired of hearing about this dude. 1193 01:06:44,734 --> 01:06:46,969 Man, you saw him fight off with Von Wagner last week. 1194 01:06:47,036 --> 01:06:49,772 Hey, it's Von Wagner's world and we're just living in it. 1195 01:06:49,839 --> 01:06:52,408 What are you talking about? He's living in the melo-verse. 1196 01:06:52,475 --> 01:06:53,876 -Straight up. -Come on, man. 1197 01:06:53,943 --> 01:06:57,446 Straight up. Hey, let's talk about someone new, Giovanni Vinci. 1198 01:06:57,513 --> 01:06:59,015 -He looks good. -What? 1199 01:06:59,081 --> 01:07:02,318 The dude? Didn't he just get here? Come on, man. Somebody else. 1200 01:07:02,385 --> 01:07:05,488 Apollo Crews said he's going to make his homecoming with your title. 1201 01:07:05,554 --> 01:07:08,124 Yes? Oh, well, he's lucky I even let him on my show. 1202 01:07:08,190 --> 01:07:10,893 When you're at the top like I am, you don't see below or behind you, man-- 1203 01:07:10,960 --> 01:07:11,861 Straight up. 1204 01:07:11,927 --> 01:07:15,031 Because you're too busy leading the way, bro, and another th-- Hold on, man. 1205 01:07:15,097 --> 01:07:16,966 Oh, the Bird app going crazy right now. 1206 01:07:17,033 --> 01:07:19,502 Hey, they're saying Wes Lee's talking about you on TV right now. 1207 01:07:19,568 --> 01:07:21,070 Oh, man. Of course he is. 1208 01:07:21,137 --> 01:07:24,040 -He's obsessed with you. -Of course. I'm Trick Williams, baby. 1209 01:07:24,106 --> 01:07:25,541 [indistinct] 1210 01:07:25,608 --> 01:07:28,477 He need to be obsessed with his match next week with Waller. 1211 01:07:28,544 --> 01:07:30,980 Because one thing I know for sure, two things for certain. 1212 01:07:31,047 --> 01:07:34,417 -[male voice] What's that? -Waller going lie and Lee going to cry. 1213 01:07:34,483 --> 01:07:35,785 -[laughter] -Straight up, bro. 1214 01:07:35,851 --> 01:07:37,853 We might as well watch the end of Titanic. 1215 01:07:37,920 --> 01:07:38,821 [laughter] 1216 01:07:38,888 --> 01:07:41,557 Hey, man, what you need to do is you need to make sure 1217 01:07:41,624 --> 01:07:42,892 you watch that match, bro. 1218 01:07:42,958 --> 01:07:46,462 Oh, I'm going to be watching, but Lee can't watch, his eye still jacked up. 1219 01:07:46,529 --> 01:07:47,730 [laughter] 1220 01:07:47,797 --> 01:07:51,133 -Hey. Guide it in, baby. -Hey. That's all it is. 1221 01:07:51,200 --> 01:07:52,835 That's all that it's going to be. 1222 01:07:52,902 --> 01:07:54,904 Hey, Josh, you're going to take care of my boy, man. 1223 01:07:54,970 --> 01:07:56,872 He got something he needs to do tonight. 1224 01:07:56,939 --> 01:07:59,608 Do me right, dawg. You know what I'm saying? 1225 01:07:59,675 --> 01:08:02,278 -Damn. -It ain't that bad. 1226 01:08:02,344 --> 01:08:06,248 -I don't know about that. -You're good, Trick. 1227 01:08:06,315 --> 01:08:07,783 [hip-hop music] 1228 01:08:09,652 --> 01:08:12,521 [Wade] Melo and Trick talking their talk like no others, 1229 01:08:12,588 --> 01:08:16,058 but Wes Lee is sick of the talk coming from the arrogant aussie, 1230 01:08:16,125 --> 01:08:19,395 Grayson Waller. Lee, Waller, one-on-one next week. 1231 01:08:19,462 --> 01:08:22,631 [Vic] Also next week, it is official after the X Factor of NXT 1232 01:08:22,698 --> 01:08:25,234 called out the former intercontinental champion, 1233 01:08:25,301 --> 01:08:30,573 Quinn gets his wish to go one-on-one with Apollo Crews here live on NXT. 1234 01:08:31,874 --> 01:08:34,510 I'm now joined by Toxic Attraction, and ladies, 1235 01:08:34,577 --> 01:08:37,847 we're moments away from the Battle Royal where one woman will earn 1236 01:08:37,913 --> 01:08:41,984 the opportunity to face you, Mandy. Who do you think has what it takes to win? 1237 01:08:42,051 --> 01:08:47,490 If I had to take a guess, I'm going to go with Tatum Paxley. 1238 01:08:47,556 --> 01:08:49,358 -Thanks, McKenzie. -Wait. 1239 01:08:49,425 --> 01:08:51,694 -Why Tatum Paxley? -Oh my goodness. 1240 01:08:51,760 --> 01:08:53,729 McKenzie, I thought it was one question. 1241 01:08:53,796 --> 01:08:56,265 I don't know, it was the first woman that came to my mind. 1242 01:08:56,332 --> 01:08:58,534 One and done. This is what's going to happen. 1243 01:08:58,601 --> 01:09:01,303 We're going to leave and you're going to watch us leave 1244 01:09:01,370 --> 01:09:03,405 like you weird microphone holders do. 1245 01:09:03,472 --> 01:09:06,675 -Ooh, ooh. Like this? -That's rude. 1246 01:09:07,243 --> 01:09:08,077 I don't… 1247 01:09:08,144 --> 01:09:11,313 McKenzie, whoever wins the Battle Royal is the next challenger 1248 01:09:11,380 --> 01:09:15,117 or, as we like to call them, the next loser, so take your pick. 1249 01:09:15,184 --> 01:09:17,553 The bigger question is when do we get back our-- 1250 01:09:17,620 --> 01:09:19,688 Do you want to call me a loser to my face? 1251 01:09:19,755 --> 01:09:21,624 Because once I win the Battle Royal tonight, 1252 01:09:21,690 --> 01:09:25,728 I'm going to render you unconscious and take that Championship. 1253 01:09:25,794 --> 01:09:29,798 Actually, Ms. Nile, you have zero chance of winning. 1254 01:09:29,865 --> 01:09:34,236 Strategy and brains trump muscle in every situation. 1255 01:09:34,303 --> 01:09:36,438 This case is no different. 1256 01:09:36,505 --> 01:09:42,611 Ms. Rose, unfortunately, your long-title reign will come to an end when I-- 1257 01:09:42,678 --> 01:09:45,347 When I beat you. 1258 01:09:45,414 --> 01:09:46,282 [crowd cheering] 1259 01:09:46,348 --> 01:09:49,718 Mandy, you are looking at the woman that is going to burn 1260 01:09:49,785 --> 01:09:52,421 your toxic empire to the ground. 1261 01:09:52,488 --> 01:09:56,258 [ominous music] 1262 01:10:01,697 --> 01:10:05,000 [Wade] Twenty women have staked their claim, 1263 01:10:05,067 --> 01:10:07,803 but the time for talking is over. 1264 01:10:12,174 --> 01:10:13,042 [bell rings] 1265 01:10:13,108 --> 01:10:16,412 [Beth] The following is a Battle Royal to determine 1266 01:10:16,478 --> 01:10:21,483 the number one contender for the NXT Women's Championship. 1267 01:10:21,550 --> 01:10:25,321 Introducing first, Alba Fyre. 1268 01:10:25,387 --> 01:10:28,991 [Vic] All right, Wade, who's your pick? Who's your pick to win? 1269 01:10:29,058 --> 01:10:31,460 Who is your pick to be the last woman standing? 1270 01:10:31,527 --> 01:10:33,395 [Vic] Here's the way I see it. 1271 01:10:33,462 --> 01:10:36,131 Nineteen women have potential over their heads. 1272 01:10:36,198 --> 01:10:39,868 One woman has already realized that potential in NXT UK, 1273 01:10:39,935 --> 01:10:43,472 The Forever Champ Alba Fyre. She's my pick. 1274 01:10:43,539 --> 01:10:45,074 [crowd cheering] 1275 01:10:45,140 --> 01:10:48,344 [Wade] Will she be the one to burn the Toxic empire down? 1276 01:10:48,410 --> 01:10:49,612 We're about to find out. 1277 01:10:49,678 --> 01:10:52,781 Twenty women Battle Royal, who will be the number one contender 1278 01:10:52,848 --> 01:10:54,550 to Mandy Rose, next? 1279 01:10:56,885 --> 01:10:59,088 [challenging music] 1280 01:11:19,708 --> 01:11:22,444 -[male voice] Cameron. Cameron Grimes. -Not now. 1281 01:11:22,511 --> 01:11:25,147 [male voice] Tough match tonight against JD McDonagh-- 1282 01:11:25,214 --> 01:11:26,515 [shouting] I said not now. 1283 01:11:26,582 --> 01:11:29,985 After I lost the north American Championship I said, "Not now!" 1284 01:11:31,487 --> 01:11:36,058 I lost the NXT Championship match, I said, "Not now!" 1285 01:11:37,126 --> 01:11:39,895 Now, I lose to JD! 1286 01:11:39,962 --> 01:11:43,565 What part of "Not now" don't you guys understand? 1287 01:11:45,067 --> 01:11:46,869 Just let me go home. 1288 01:11:50,139 --> 01:11:55,144 Cameron, I understand how you're feeling. 1289 01:11:55,210 --> 01:11:56,945 [whispering] You don't understand. 1290 01:11:57,012 --> 01:12:00,416 I know exactly what you're going through. 1291 01:12:00,482 --> 01:12:05,587 I said, "Not now." God. 1292 01:12:10,793 --> 01:12:12,361 [celebratory music] 1293 01:12:12,428 --> 01:12:17,232 [Beth] Representing the D'Angelo family, Elektra Lopez. 1294 01:12:20,302 --> 01:12:24,640 [Vic] Well, we are closing in on the start of this 20 women 1295 01:12:24,707 --> 01:12:28,277 over-the-top-rope of Battle Royal. Currently right now, 1296 01:12:28,344 --> 01:12:31,580 Tony D'Angelo and the rest of the family standing by. 1297 01:12:34,349 --> 01:12:36,919 Thanks, guys. I'm here with Tony D'Angelo and crew. 1298 01:12:36,985 --> 01:12:39,855 Elektra Lopez has the opportunity in the Battle Royal to-- 1299 01:12:39,922 --> 01:12:41,390 Whoa, McKenzie, get it right. 1300 01:12:41,457 --> 01:12:43,992 Elektra looks ready to win the Battle Royal tonight. 1301 01:12:44,059 --> 01:12:47,029 Okay. Well, let's talk about your attack on the Diamond Mine 1302 01:12:47,096 --> 01:12:49,631 and their challenge for an eight-man tag next week. 1303 01:12:49,698 --> 01:12:52,935 Oh, no, the big bad dojo bros are upset they got thrown a beating. 1304 01:12:53,001 --> 01:12:55,804 MacKenzie, you know why these guys need a dojo? 1305 01:12:55,871 --> 01:12:57,539 I have no idea. 1306 01:12:57,606 --> 01:12:59,908 It's because they can't fight on the streets. 1307 01:12:59,975 --> 01:13:03,112 Look, these fugazi tough guys they got everybody else fooled, 1308 01:13:03,178 --> 01:13:04,279 but not us. 1309 01:13:04,346 --> 01:13:07,883 They think they have the strongest unit in all of NXT, 1310 01:13:07,950 --> 01:13:10,085 they don't even get along with each other. 1311 01:13:10,152 --> 01:13:14,323 Now, they think they can beat Tony D's crew, the well-oiled machine. 1312 01:13:16,358 --> 01:13:19,228 Come on. Gentlemen, we accept your offer. 1313 01:13:19,294 --> 01:13:24,233 You can bring your towels, bring your singlets, yell all you want. 1314 01:13:24,299 --> 01:13:26,335 That's not going to change the outcome, 1315 01:13:26,402 --> 01:13:29,772 because next week Diamond Mine is finished. 1316 01:13:31,607 --> 01:13:34,276 -McKenzie, we're done here. -All right. 1317 01:13:34,343 --> 01:13:36,044 Vic and Wade, back to you. 1318 01:13:37,179 --> 01:13:39,415 Thanks. McKenzie's just trying to do her job. 1319 01:13:39,481 --> 01:13:42,384 [Wade] Open warfare on the streets of NXT next week. 1320 01:13:42,451 --> 01:13:43,652 [energetic music] 1321 01:13:44,286 --> 01:13:50,292 -[Beth] Cora Jade. -[crowd booing] 1322 01:14:12,714 --> 01:14:16,251 [Vic] When it comes to-- Whoa. No. 1323 01:14:16,318 --> 01:14:18,187 [energetic music] 1324 01:14:23,959 --> 01:14:27,062 [Beth] Zoey Stark! 1325 01:14:27,129 --> 01:14:29,565 [Vic] Zoey Stark is back. 1326 01:14:29,631 --> 01:14:32,868 -[Wade] It's been a while. -[Vic] Out since November. 1327 01:14:32,935 --> 01:14:34,803 [Wade] We saw those QR codes, 1328 01:14:34,870 --> 01:14:38,273 I was puzzled. I believe we have our answers. 1329 01:14:38,340 --> 01:14:39,808 Zoey Stark is back. 1330 01:14:39,875 --> 01:14:42,144 [crowd cheering] 1331 01:14:47,783 --> 01:14:52,154 [Vic] Well, I'm sure for Cora Jade who doesn't like to share the spotlight, 1332 01:14:52,221 --> 01:14:56,124 she doesn't seem impressed, but welcome back to Zoey Stark. 1333 01:14:56,191 --> 01:14:57,059 This is… 1334 01:15:00,729 --> 01:15:02,931 This is a huge match for all these superstars 1335 01:15:02,998 --> 01:15:05,067 and they're all gunning for one woman. 1336 01:15:22,718 --> 01:15:23,552 [Wade] Oh! 1337 01:15:23,619 --> 01:15:26,488 [Vic] It was Cora Jade tonight who earlier tonight threw 1338 01:15:26,555 --> 01:15:29,091 the NXT women's tag team title in the garbage. 1339 01:15:29,157 --> 01:15:32,160 That didn't sit well with anyone, especially not Ivy Nile. 1340 01:15:32,227 --> 01:15:35,464 [Wade] Jade's out of here. She done? 1341 01:15:35,531 --> 01:15:38,834 [Vic] Again, no, you have to go over the top rope to be eliminated. 1342 01:15:38,901 --> 01:15:42,271 Both feet must hit the floor. Once you're eliminated you're out. 1343 01:15:42,337 --> 01:15:45,107 The last woman standing out of these 20 women will be 1344 01:15:45,173 --> 01:15:50,612 the number one contender for Mandy Rose and the NXT Women's Championship. 1345 01:15:50,679 --> 01:15:54,616 [Wade] Chaos erupting here in NXT, 1346 01:15:54,683 --> 01:15:57,152 need 20 sets of eye to keep my eye on everything 1347 01:15:57,219 --> 01:15:59,054 that's going in that ring right now. 1348 01:15:59,121 --> 01:16:03,425 [Vic] Talk about Ivy Nile for a moment is not happy with things 1349 01:16:03,492 --> 01:16:06,628 that have been said from Mandy Rose or Toxic Attraction. 1350 01:16:06,695 --> 01:16:09,331 [Wade] I noticed the Toxic lounge is back once again. 1351 01:16:09,398 --> 01:16:13,402 I need some of that [indistinct] from Pretty Deadly, spritz myself. 1352 01:16:14,636 --> 01:16:16,605 [Vic] I'm sure you'll spritz some out. 1353 01:16:16,672 --> 01:16:19,908 As this matchup continuing, no one has been eliminated yet. 1354 01:16:19,975 --> 01:16:22,577 Look at Ivy Nile. Two for one combination. 1355 01:16:22,644 --> 01:16:23,879 Take a look at the field. 1356 01:16:23,946 --> 01:16:27,482 You talk about having eyes all around in the back of your head as Nile. 1357 01:16:27,549 --> 01:16:30,819 Could we see our first elimination? Closing in Paxley trying. 1358 01:16:30,886 --> 01:16:35,524 Paxley was the pick from Rose a moment ago, two on one. 1359 01:16:35,590 --> 01:16:38,660 [Wade] Amari Millar taken out in the early goings 1360 01:16:38,727 --> 01:16:41,663 with that leaping kick from Ivy Nile. 1361 01:16:41,730 --> 01:16:45,500 Ivy Nile looking like Luna Vachon the WWE hall of famer in there. 1362 01:16:45,567 --> 01:16:48,870 [Vic] First elimination here tonight. 1363 01:16:48,937 --> 01:16:50,906 [Jade] Just as vicious. Look at this action. 1364 01:16:50,973 --> 01:16:52,541 [Vic] I'm just trying to take a look around. 1365 01:16:52,608 --> 01:16:56,445 I'm trying to look up into the Toxic lounge because Mandy Rose is looking down 1366 01:16:56,511 --> 01:16:59,848 -with the rest of Toxic Attraction-- -[Wade] Is she looking my way? 1367 01:16:59,915 --> 01:17:02,417 [Vic] No, 265 days as champion, 1368 01:17:02,484 --> 01:17:05,120 so passing Charlotte Flair fourth longest reign 1369 01:17:05,187 --> 01:17:08,857 as NXT women's champion. Next week, she will pass Paige. 1370 01:17:08,924 --> 01:17:11,226 Whoa, there's no grace about that. 1371 01:17:11,293 --> 01:17:14,396 [Wade] Took her eye off the ball. I want to bring this back up. 1372 01:17:14,463 --> 01:17:17,933 You just finally gave the flowers, the much-deserved flowers 1373 01:17:18,000 --> 01:17:20,002 to Mandy Rose and her reign. 1374 01:17:20,068 --> 01:17:23,305 I haven't forgotten the fact that you crucified her last week, 1375 01:17:23,372 --> 01:17:25,474 blamed her for all the things she didn't do 1376 01:17:25,540 --> 01:17:27,909 and the public had been blowing up my Twitter. 1377 01:17:27,976 --> 01:17:31,380 They want to know when is this public apology coming from Vic Joseph? 1378 01:17:31,446 --> 01:17:32,481 The floor is yours. 1379 01:17:32,547 --> 01:17:35,484 [Vic] Maybe it'll happen this Friday when Mandy Rose joins myself 1380 01:17:35,550 --> 01:17:39,154 and Corey Graves on the newest edition after the bell. How about that? 1381 01:17:39,221 --> 01:17:42,224 She told me the only way she was coming on is as long as you had nothing 1382 01:17:42,290 --> 01:17:44,059 -to do with the program. -[Wade] That's not true. 1383 01:17:44,126 --> 01:17:47,095 -[Vic] That is very true. -[Wade] You need help with the prep work. 1384 01:17:47,162 --> 01:17:49,531 [Vic] I don't need any help with the prep work, thank you very much. 1385 01:17:49,598 --> 01:17:53,435 Right now, Fyre might need some help. She is high above the ring, and Legend. 1386 01:17:53,502 --> 01:17:55,804 They both go over the top, both are eliminated. 1387 01:17:55,871 --> 01:17:58,674 Talk about animosity between two women. 1388 01:17:58,740 --> 01:18:01,943 [Wade] A little beef between these two taking each other out 1389 01:18:02,010 --> 01:18:05,781 in the process, and there's your just desserts, Legend. 1390 01:18:05,847 --> 01:18:07,582 [crowd cheering] 1391 01:18:07,649 --> 01:18:11,653 [Vic] Well, Fyre is going to burn something down, and Legend staying on top. 1392 01:18:11,720 --> 01:18:15,457 Those two women talk about a heated rivalry as now Choo, 1393 01:18:15,524 --> 01:18:16,792 Choo over the top rope. 1394 01:18:16,858 --> 01:18:20,929 Her and Stratton are no strangers to one another. Oh. 1395 01:18:20,996 --> 01:18:24,433 [Wade] There's my pick. Tiffany Stratton doing the business. 1396 01:18:24,499 --> 01:18:26,268 Wait a second. 1397 01:18:26,334 --> 01:18:28,837 [Vic] The whimsical Wendy Choo is at it again. 1398 01:18:28,904 --> 01:18:32,340 [Wade] She's pulling a Kofi Kingston that's what she's doing. 1399 01:18:32,407 --> 01:18:33,875 That can't be legal, ref. 1400 01:18:33,942 --> 01:18:38,146 [Vic] Like Kingston she gets back in, both feet did not hit the floor, 1401 01:18:38,213 --> 01:18:39,147 Wendy Choo. 1402 01:18:39,214 --> 01:18:41,883 Wait, did I hear you say Tiffany Stretton was your pick? 1403 01:18:41,950 --> 01:18:42,984 You picked Alba Fyre. 1404 01:18:43,051 --> 01:18:46,488 [Wade] No, I wasn't convinced with Alba Fyre. I'm going with Stretton. 1405 01:18:46,788 --> 01:18:49,124 -Would you stop? -[Wade] Back to the action. 1406 01:18:49,191 --> 01:18:52,494 [Vic] There's Zoey Stark shocking the world here tonight. 1407 01:18:52,561 --> 01:18:54,796 Stark could be close to elimination. 1408 01:18:55,597 --> 01:18:57,666 Kiana James was teetering as well. 1409 01:18:57,733 --> 01:18:59,835 [Wade] Zoey Stark's got to be very careful. 1410 01:18:59,901 --> 01:19:02,904 She got taken out by Toxic Attraction eight or nine months ago. 1411 01:19:02,971 --> 01:19:06,475 -[Vic] Whoa. -[Wade] Yulisa Leon taken out of the-- 1412 01:19:06,541 --> 01:19:08,076 [Vic] See you later. 1413 01:19:08,143 --> 01:19:11,580 One of these women will be the new number one contender. 1414 01:19:11,646 --> 01:19:14,416 We do know that Bianca Belair knows her next challenger, 1415 01:19:14,483 --> 01:19:18,220 that's Becky Lynch for the raw women's title as it goes big time 1416 01:19:18,286 --> 01:19:21,423 at Summer slam a week from Saturday. 1417 01:19:21,490 --> 01:19:24,793 [Wade] Going big time before our eyes right now here in NXT. 1418 01:19:24,860 --> 01:19:28,430 Might have another double elimination on our hands. 1419 01:19:28,497 --> 01:19:31,399 [Vic] Royce looking for the submission. Oh, wait a minute. 1420 01:19:32,200 --> 01:19:33,335 [laughter] 1421 01:19:35,470 --> 01:19:37,439 [cheers and applause] 1422 01:19:37,506 --> 01:19:41,510 [Vic] Well, Royce thought she had another life, but Zoey Stark shutting the door. 1423 01:19:41,576 --> 01:19:45,347 [Wade] No sign of ring rust from Zoey Stark whatsoever 1424 01:19:45,413 --> 01:19:48,750 after a long time on the shell shocking everybody with her return. 1425 01:19:48,817 --> 01:19:51,386 Be careful what you wish for, though, Zoey Stark. 1426 01:19:51,453 --> 01:19:54,790 Toxic Attraction is waiting for the winner of this matchup. 1427 01:19:54,856 --> 01:19:57,159 They might level you up, batter the other knee. 1428 01:19:57,225 --> 01:20:00,028 [Vic] Kiana James trying to eliminate Fallon Handley. 1429 01:20:00,095 --> 01:20:01,429 Henley not at 100%. 1430 01:20:01,496 --> 01:20:05,333 Trying to hang on and finally couldn't hang on any longer. 1431 01:20:05,400 --> 01:20:08,537 [Wade] When it comes to Kiana James she said earlier tonight, 1432 01:20:08,603 --> 01:20:10,839 "Brains always triumph muscle," 1433 01:20:10,906 --> 01:20:14,276 but here could be a very precarious position. 1434 01:20:14,342 --> 01:20:19,714 Look at Stratton with the cup. Oh, how is that legal? 1435 01:20:19,781 --> 01:20:21,516 Don't miss a second of the action. 1436 01:20:21,583 --> 01:20:22,551 [crowd booing] 1437 01:20:22,617 --> 01:20:25,120 [Vic] Who's the number one contender to Mandy Rose? 1438 01:20:27,055 --> 01:20:28,156 [Vic] We are live. 1439 01:20:28,223 --> 01:20:31,193 This is our main event to determine the number one contender 1440 01:20:31,259 --> 01:20:33,328 to Mandy Rose's NXT Women's Championship. 1441 01:20:33,395 --> 01:20:37,065 The field started with 20 as we see Toxic Attraction looking on 1442 01:20:37,132 --> 01:20:38,667 from the Toxic lounge. 1443 01:20:38,733 --> 01:20:40,502 The field is dwindling. 1444 01:20:40,569 --> 01:20:42,971 During the break, we had a few more eliminations. 1445 01:20:43,038 --> 01:20:45,640 [Wade] Yes, I've got to tell you, I've been watching very closely. 1446 01:20:45,707 --> 01:20:46,708 I've changed my pick. 1447 01:20:46,775 --> 01:20:49,644 I'm going with Chance and Carter as you see Jacobs getting taken out 1448 01:20:49,711 --> 01:20:53,048 followed by the big shocker Lopez, one of the favorites in this one. 1449 01:20:53,114 --> 01:20:54,683 Double trouble. 1450 01:20:54,749 --> 01:20:58,220 They're taken out by Chance and Carter. They are my pick to win this. 1451 01:20:58,286 --> 01:21:00,989 -[Vic] Well, two can't win. -[Wade] No, hear me out. 1452 01:21:01,056 --> 01:21:01,990 They're a tag team. 1453 01:21:02,057 --> 01:21:04,392 They're going to work together to take out all their opponents. 1454 01:21:04,459 --> 01:21:08,063 There's nine women left in the matchup at this point if my eyes don't deceive me. 1455 01:21:08,129 --> 01:21:11,499 [Vic] The strategy is only one can win. Which one are you choosing? 1456 01:21:11,566 --> 01:21:14,135 -[Wade] I can flip a coin. -[Vic] Are you choosing Chance? 1457 01:21:14,202 --> 01:21:15,403 Are you choosing Carter? 1458 01:21:15,470 --> 01:21:17,138 [Wade] That'll come down to a flip of the coin. 1459 01:21:17,205 --> 01:21:19,841 They're not going to fight each other. They're a team. 1460 01:21:19,908 --> 01:21:21,776 [Vic] Wade riding the fence once again. 1461 01:21:21,843 --> 01:21:24,846 As now you talk about heavy hitters, how about Nikkita Lyons? 1462 01:21:24,913 --> 01:21:26,781 We said she was going to roar tonight. 1463 01:21:26,848 --> 01:21:30,418 She was going to be the last woman standing and challenge Mandy Rose. 1464 01:21:30,485 --> 01:21:33,455 [Wade] She was bringing the heat and she certainly has. 1465 01:21:33,521 --> 01:21:35,523 Making up for lost time. Here's my pick. 1466 01:21:35,590 --> 01:21:38,226 [Vic] There is the tick tock tag. 1467 01:21:38,293 --> 01:21:42,197 Oh, they got-- Ivy Nile is eliminated. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! 1468 01:21:42,264 --> 01:21:45,300 Chance and Carter. Both feet must hit the floor. 1469 01:21:47,502 --> 01:21:49,971 -[Wade] Whoa. -[Vic] That's one half of your duo. 1470 01:21:50,038 --> 01:21:51,907 No. Make it both. 1471 01:21:51,973 --> 01:21:53,475 [cheers and applause] 1472 01:21:53,541 --> 01:21:55,911 Nikkita Lyons taking care of Carter, 1473 01:21:55,977 --> 01:21:58,980 but now it's James on the other side trying to rid-- 1474 01:21:59,047 --> 01:22:01,950 -[Wade] I'm going with Nikkita Lyons. -[Vic] Nikkita Lyons. 1475 01:22:02,017 --> 01:22:02,984 [Wade] No, I'm not. 1476 01:22:03,051 --> 01:22:05,387 [Vic] Look at the strength of Tatum Paxley. 1477 01:22:05,453 --> 01:22:08,323 Paxley wanting to win this, but take a look on the outside. 1478 01:22:08,390 --> 01:22:11,526 Ivy Nile after the elimination. 1479 01:22:11,593 --> 01:22:13,929 [Wade] Three ladies eliminated. What on earth? 1480 01:22:13,995 --> 01:22:16,398 -[Vic] Wait a minute. -[Wade] What are you doing? 1481 01:22:16,464 --> 01:22:19,801 She just eliminated herself in an effort to protect Ivy Nile 1482 01:22:19,868 --> 01:22:20,869 of the Diamond Mine. 1483 01:22:20,936 --> 01:22:24,606 [Vic] Ivy Nile in disbelief just as the NXT Universe. 1484 01:22:24,673 --> 01:22:26,942 Tatum Paxley withdrawing. 1485 01:22:27,008 --> 01:22:30,045 [Wade] It's still spilling out on the floor with these ladies. 1486 01:22:30,111 --> 01:22:33,448 [Vic] This matchup is continuing too, and now it's Indi Hartwell 1487 01:22:33,515 --> 01:22:36,785 trying to clear her way to an NXT Women's Championship match. 1488 01:22:36,851 --> 01:22:38,153 [Wade] Five women left. 1489 01:22:38,219 --> 01:22:40,722 Looks like Nikkita Lyons precariously on the apron. 1490 01:22:40,789 --> 01:22:41,923 Managed to get back in. 1491 01:22:41,990 --> 01:22:46,428 [Vic] Stratton now on the outside. This is dangerous, but so is Hartwell. Oh! 1492 01:22:46,494 --> 01:22:47,562 Hartwell's out. 1493 01:22:47,629 --> 01:22:50,231 [cheers and applause] 1494 01:22:50,298 --> 01:22:53,101 [Wade] The blues of Indi Hartwell will continue. 1495 01:22:53,168 --> 01:22:54,669 My pick from the beginning, 1496 01:22:54,736 --> 01:22:57,939 Tiffany Stratton in the ascendancy in this one. 1497 01:22:58,006 --> 01:23:01,843 [crowd cheering and chanting] NXT! 1498 01:23:01,910 --> 01:23:07,916 [Vic] One of these four women will earn the opportunity to face Mandy Rose. 1499 01:23:12,520 --> 01:23:16,925 Stratton, James, Lyons and Zoey Stark. 1500 01:23:19,527 --> 01:23:21,096 Here we go now. 1501 01:23:22,130 --> 01:23:24,499 Barrett, you've been in plenty of Battle Royals. 1502 01:23:24,566 --> 01:23:27,302 There's got to be some sort of strategy that Kiana James 1503 01:23:27,369 --> 01:23:30,905 certainly will know, but hey, numbers aren't going to be able to counter a kick. 1504 01:23:30,972 --> 01:23:34,542 [Wade] Right now the strategy should be to stay away from Nikkita Lyons, 1505 01:23:34,609 --> 01:23:36,244 the human striking machine. 1506 01:23:40,048 --> 01:23:42,250 She's flattening everything in her path. 1507 01:23:42,317 --> 01:23:43,785 Welcome back, Zoey Stark. 1508 01:23:43,852 --> 01:23:46,821 [Vic] You can say that one more time. We said Lyons would-- 1509 01:23:46,888 --> 01:23:48,957 -[Wade] Oh. -[Vic] What a kick. 1510 01:23:49,023 --> 01:23:51,559 Just about knocked out Tiffany Stratton. 1511 01:23:51,626 --> 01:23:55,430 [Wade] Certainly the only chance these three ladies have is to gang up. 1512 01:23:55,497 --> 01:24:00,035 -Oh, no. Oh. [chuckles] -[crowd cheering] 1513 01:24:00,101 --> 01:24:02,470 [Vic] Thanks for coming. Crunch the numbers. 1514 01:24:03,872 --> 01:24:04,806 James is out. 1515 01:24:04,873 --> 01:24:07,041 Whoa. Whoa. Whoa! Lyons is out. 1516 01:24:10,712 --> 01:24:14,883 [Wade] As smart and as sharp as they come, Tiffany Stratton. 1517 01:24:14,949 --> 01:24:17,185 Now we're down to two. 1518 01:24:17,252 --> 01:24:19,187 [Vic] It's down to Stratton and Stark. 1519 01:24:19,254 --> 01:24:21,623 [crowd cheering] 1520 01:24:21,689 --> 01:24:24,592 [Vic] Here's Stratton now, might not know what she's in for 1521 01:24:24,659 --> 01:24:27,796 because there's a lot of pent-up aggression inside of Zoey Stark, 1522 01:24:27,862 --> 01:24:31,366 and up and over. Look at the feet. Look at the feet. Look at the feet. 1523 01:24:31,433 --> 01:24:33,768 [Wade] Oh, we've got two uber athletes in there. 1524 01:24:33,835 --> 01:24:37,572 -[Vic] Stratton trying to hold on. -[Wade] Stratton's hurt. She's worn out. 1525 01:24:37,639 --> 01:24:42,544 [Vic] Stratton able to get right back in. Stark keeping her foot on the gas. No! 1526 01:24:42,610 --> 01:24:44,145 -[Wade] Oh. -[Vic] Did they hit? 1527 01:24:44,212 --> 01:24:45,780 [Wade] One foot hit. Just one. 1528 01:24:45,847 --> 01:24:47,849 -Just one. -[Vic] It has to be both feet. 1529 01:24:47,916 --> 01:24:49,851 -Stratton still in there-- -[Wade] Whoa, damn. 1530 01:24:49,918 --> 01:24:53,421 [Vic] That was close. Zoey Stark now possessed almost. 1531 01:24:53,488 --> 01:24:57,158 Focusing in on Stratton. Now how much does Stratton have left? 1532 01:24:57,225 --> 01:25:00,328 That was a dangerous close enough-- Stark's over the top. Whoa. 1533 01:25:00,395 --> 01:25:02,030 -[Wade] You cannot count out-- -[Vic] Oh. 1534 01:25:02,097 --> 01:25:05,667 -[Wade] Tiffany Stratton. Both ladies-- -[Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 1535 01:25:05,733 --> 01:25:07,669 [Vic sighs] 1536 01:25:07,735 --> 01:25:10,171 The NXT Universe on their feet. 1537 01:25:10,238 --> 01:25:11,906 [Wade] Pick a winner from here. 1538 01:25:11,973 --> 01:25:15,510 Both ladies showing the signs of war and fatigue in there. 1539 01:25:16,077 --> 01:25:18,913 [Vic] Stratton doing everything she can just to stay on the up 1540 01:25:18,980 --> 01:25:23,885 and up in this match. Gets caught. Stark now taking Stratton for the ride. 1541 01:25:23,952 --> 01:25:25,720 [Wade] A nasty landing for Stratton. 1542 01:25:25,787 --> 01:25:27,755 [Vic] Number one contendership on the line. 1543 01:25:27,822 --> 01:25:29,757 -[Wade] Oh, my. -[Vic] Up and over. 1544 01:25:30,658 --> 01:25:32,927 -Huge fall. -[Wade] Flattened. 1545 01:25:32,994 --> 01:25:34,162 [crowd cheering] 1546 01:25:34,896 --> 01:25:37,198 [Vic] Zoey Stark's done it. Stark has a date with Destiny. 1547 01:25:37,765 --> 01:25:41,102 Stark and Mandy Rose for the-- Wait a minute. 1548 01:25:41,903 --> 01:25:43,972 -Jade was never eliminated. -[Wade] Smash and grab. 1549 01:25:44,038 --> 01:25:45,974 -[Vic] Whoa. -[Wade] Denied. 1550 01:25:46,040 --> 01:25:48,276 -[bell rings] -[Vic] Jade's out. Stark's done it. 1551 01:25:48,343 --> 01:25:49,043 [crowd cheering] 1552 01:25:49,544 --> 01:25:55,250 [Wade] Here is your winner, Zoey Stark. 1553 01:25:57,152 --> 01:25:58,553 [Vic] Plan didn't work. 1554 01:26:00,021 --> 01:26:02,056 [Wade] It was a genius move, 1555 01:26:03,625 --> 01:26:08,630 but I'm sorry Zoey Stark just too sharp, too ready for anything. 1556 01:26:08,696 --> 01:26:10,732 Refusing to be denied this evening. 1557 01:26:10,798 --> 01:26:14,135 [Vic] The plan didn't work for Cora Jade, but you talk about a woman 1558 01:26:14,202 --> 01:26:16,170 who's never afraid to put in the work. 1559 01:26:16,237 --> 01:26:19,507 That is Zoey Stark, and here's Cora Jade like a snake 1560 01:26:19,574 --> 01:26:22,477 slithering back into the ring, but up and over. 1561 01:26:22,544 --> 01:26:26,080 No doubt about it. Both feet hitting the floor. 1562 01:26:26,147 --> 01:26:31,653 Plan didn't work for Cora Jade, and now Zoey Stark is 1563 01:26:31,719 --> 01:26:34,989 the number one contender for the NXT Women's Championship. 1564 01:26:35,056 --> 01:26:36,858 [Wade] Let's not get too excited. 1565 01:26:36,925 --> 01:26:40,595 She still has to beat that woman, the champion. 1566 01:26:41,963 --> 01:26:45,133 Toxic Attraction looking supremely confident. 1567 01:26:45,200 --> 01:26:46,467 All in a day's work. 1568 01:26:46,534 --> 01:26:47,635 [music continues] 1569 01:26:47,702 --> 01:26:50,138 [Vic] Let's not forget who took out Zoey Stark. 1570 01:26:50,205 --> 01:26:55,476 It was Mandy Rose and Toxic Attraction. Rose, Dolin, Jayne. 1571 01:26:55,543 --> 01:26:59,080 Zoey Stark has been waiting eight months to return, 1572 01:26:59,147 --> 01:27:04,519 to dethrone and to become the next NXT women's champion. 1573 01:27:07,322 --> 01:27:08,590 Subtitles: Jessica Fanelli he next NXT women's champion.