[music playing]
[narrator] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[Vic] It is a party-like atmosphere because it is time to celebrate
the one year anniversary of NXT 2.0.
[Wade] Let's get it on.
NXT has been and always will be developing
the superstars of tomorrow.
NXT is constantly evolving
with a focus on the future.
[music]
Wes Lee, he ain't going to make it out here.
-That's what happens, dawg. -Hit him with it.
That is what all it is and that's…
[music]
[Vic] We never thought that we would see Solo Sikoa again.
Carmelo, like I said before,
I got next.
[Vic] The NXT North American title on the line.
Flying solo.
[crowd countdown]
-[Wade] What the…? -[Vic] A new champion.
[Vic] Sikoa bringing more gold to the bloodline.
[Wade] Our message to our passionate fans will never change.
We are NXT.
[crowd chanting]
-Hey, you wanted to see me? -[door knocking]
-You wanted to see me? -No. Hell no. No, no.
You got to go. What you're doing here?
-Trying to steal on me? -Looks better on me.
-What? -You shot and miss, man.
I don't miss, bro. You came in, snuck up on me. That's what's up.
Don't do this right now.
I brought you both because of the way the match ended.
I admire you stepping up to the plate,
but you competed in a match you weren't supposed to.
You weren't even a candidate for the fans to vote on.
Therefore, the result of that match
cannot stand.
I'm going to need you to hand over the North American championship.
Sorry.
I know, I've had to do it and it sucks,
but rules are rules.
I get it.
I just have some unfinished business in NXT I needed to take care of.
I want you to know something.
What you did here in NXT over the last year, staggering.
Good luck on Smack Down, Raw,
wherever your WWE career takes you.
I told you I had next.
Yes, you had next. Beat it.
Shawn, thank you so much
for making the right decision.
You want me to just hand this over to you?
You tried to outsmart the system
and you got burned.
I don't care if you're cocky and arrogant.
Hell, I even respect that,
but any time you think you're bigger than the business,
the business can slap you in the face
and that's what it did.
Now look, you're going to get your chance to compete
for this championship once again in six weeks at Halloween havoc.
You and four other men, who qualify over the next several weeks,
will have a chance to compete for the North American championship
in a ladder match.
Okay.
[music playing]
[Vic] You talk about some huge news to kick us off tonight.
From the two-time hall of famer, Shawn Michaels,
it just adds to the excitement because the world has been buzzing.
The seismic shift has been felt.
Welcome to NXT.
[music playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is the second match in the best of three series.
Introducing first, Axiom.
[Vic] Feel the energy coming from the people towards Axiom,
does he need to stay the course?
He can't get too overconfident because if he's victorious tonight,
he wins this friendly competition, two nil.
[Wade] Don't call him friendly, nothing friendly here.
This is extreme competition.
Huge egos at stake here, and listen,
it is a massive mistake
if Axiom thinks he's almost at the finish line here.
Frazer's going to come out tonight like a wounded tiger.
Axiom has to go into this match up
as hungry as he was
at the beginning of match one in this series.
[Vic] What a match up that was.
What a sequel this will be.
[music playing]
[announcer] His opponent, Nathan Frazer.
Here's the thing, there's no tomorrow.
He needs a win tonight, does Nathan Frazer.
[Wade] Yes, it's a desperate situation now for Nathan Frazer.
There's really two ways to look at it, though.
On the one hand, he does have an axe hanging over his head.
Some superstars are going to react really, really badly
to that kind of pressure.
On the other hand, this really in Frazer's head,
needs to be a single match.
Forget about match three, don't even look at that right now.
Just go out here, don't let that pressure get to you
and treat this as a regular one-on-one match.
Get that out of the way and then deal with everything else after that.
[Vic] There it is, you see the scoreboard?
One win away for Axiom.
[bell rings]
Frazer certainly on the back foot, so to speak.
We can talk about the excitement,
the support, all the energy,
all the buzz NXT has gotten over the last week.
It didn't take long for people to get into this match.
These two really are at the forefront of everything in NXT.
[Wade] Yes, this could be a real shift
in NXT's future here.
It feels like we're at a new season after last week's anniversary show.
Let's face it, a lot of unknowns from 12 months ago
are really the faces of the brand now.
The question is, in 12 months from now, who are those faces going to be?
-[Wade] Them in the ring. -[Vic] Roll through shoulders down.
[Wade] Frazer's 24 years old, Axiom 25.
[Vic] Shoulder down again.
[Wade] Let's face it, they could be running this brand in 12 months.
[Vic] Another near fall and this is just how quick they are.
How quick it could end. It can take three seconds and now from behind.
Shoulders down one more time.
-[Wade] I like this from Frazer. -[Vic] The sleeper.
[Vic] Axiom's got a submission locked-in, he's a submission specialist.
Frazer wisely rolling out, shoulders down
and having to relinquish the hold.
There is your stalemate.
[Wade] Frazer came hot out of the blocks tonight.
Obviously wanting to get that victory back on side.
I like that technique,
but Axiom, he's always going to be hot too.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Would you say a 50/50 split?
[Wade] Yes, people are aware how well these two meshed
in that first match up, how exciting it was.
I think they got a lot of new fans on board, of course,
the fans tonight expect a pretty wild ride between these two.
[Vic] I want to go back and see what happened with Shawn Michaels.
How about a huge announcement to kick us off tonight?
[Wade] We've got ourselves a massive match up coming up at Halloween havoc.
Five men ladder match for the North American championship.
Of course, the NXT universe, look, they're all excited.
[Vic] Another cover.
Can't blame me for this. Is the action in the ring.
[Wade] This is breaking my flow up.
North American championship, that should've been handed to Carmelo Hayes.
To me, that is a massive injustice.
[Vic] That was not as you heard.
Shoulders down, another kick out.
Qualifying matches for Halloween havoc, they begin tonight.
[Wade] Fantastic. I'm not complaining.
I know we'll get some entertainment, some great drama,
obviously at Halloween, it will be huge,
but I do feel bad for Melo. I will say that.
[Vic] There's some feeling out process getting back to match up, now.
Take a look at Frazer,
how do you bounce back from that first match?
[Wade] There is no easy fix to bounce back after a loss like that.
You've got to just want this more than your opponent, Axiom.
Hopefully for Frazer, Axiom thinks the job is done right now.
[Vic] Do you switch things up then? Is that a strategy for this match up?
[Wade] Well, match one was neck and neck, let's be honest.
Can't put a piece of paper between the two of them.
You really can't change too much, but hopefully,
from Frazer's point of view, he spotted a couple of weaknesses
in Axiom's arsenal from that first match, he can exploit that.
[Vic] It's hard to find a weakness in Axiom
who is so smart, so creative inside the ring.
Plays all the angles,
knows just what to do to get in and get out of every single hold
and this is a very unique submission from Axiom.
[Wade] It says a lot of the transition and development of superstars these days.
Back in my day, I hate to date myself like that,
you used to get a highflyer, or a technician, or a powerhouse.
These guys are blends of technical excellence and highflyers.
They really can do it all.
[Vic] Continuing with tonight.
Number one contendership, Tyler Bate, JD McDonagh later tonight.
Northern lights suplex and a kick out.
Almost end of this best of three series,
would have been a clean sweep for Axiom.
[Wade] And I'll say this.
It was pretty much Frazer who challenged Axiom to the best of three.
If he comes out here and loses it two-zip,
that really would be a humiliation for the Englishman.
[crowd clapping]
[Vic] Right now, Frazer sees that opening and he's looking to fly.
Axiom sensed it, saw it coming, had it scouted,
and now it's Axiom turning the tables.
[Wade] A great example of two superstars
who know each other very well at this point.
Second-guessing each other and trying to stay one step ahead of the game.
[scream]
[Vic] Almost on cue.
What a counter.
What a dropkick and how wise,
Axiom able to roll to the outside.
[crowd booing]
Can Frazer tie it up at one fall apiece?
[Vic] Back on NXT, Nathan Frazer
needs a victory tonight to even
this best of three series
at one match apiece.
He has been in control of Axiom as you witnessed
throughout the commercial break
and it was actually before the break where Frazer was able
to really turn the tide…
of this match up.
However, he wasn't able to capitalize, but has closed the door very quickly,
and as we witnessed during the break,
Frazer's been way more aggressive than usual.
-[Wade] Here's the… -[Vic] Counter.
[Wade] Just as Frazer starts getting on top, Axiom so quick,
back in control, but Frazer turned it around.
Look, Frazer is slightly bigger than Axiom.
It would behoove him to turn this one into a brawl.
He's found some success doing that, changing up his game plan,
but now, of course, as you would anticipate
riding the storm is Axiom firing back.
[Vic] This is the action you get every Tuesday,
and Axiom lighting up the chest of Frazer
and pinpoint accuracy with that dropkick.
[Wade] Perfect, right on the button and now in full flow.
[Vic] Look at Axiom, every angle scouted.
Looking to fly.
High impact, but so much damage done.
Can't capitalize right away.
Into the cover to win the series
and just able to kick out.
[Wade] You just sense for Frazer things are starting to slip away
at the worst possible moment.
Floating in right on the button from Axiom.
Just picture-perfect dropkick,
knocking seven bells into Frazer here.
[Vic] If we go back to a few moments ago,
Frazer really focusing on the midsection.
You saw a couple of back breakers to the rib area driving the air
out of the lungs of Axiom and you can see him favoring,
that being Axiom, his ribs.
You got to wonder, is he 100% at this moment?
[Wade] He's giving Frazer a taste of his medicine,
attacking his own midsection.
[Vic] Enzuigiri. Might not have gotten all of it.
Certainly got enough and then Frazer answers right back.
How are these two still standing?
Going around. Cover, cover, cover, cover.
[gasp]
[Wade] A millisecond away
from putting this series to bed right there, Axiom.
[Vic] Frazer realizes, as we've mentioned, no tomorrow.
He's got to come away with a victory, and that kick connected.
[Wade] He's going for that golden ratio.
This is what put Frazer away the first time.
[Vic] Target acquired.
Frazer got Axiom.
You got to be kidding me.
[Wade] Fighting for his life in there is Frazer.
Axiom so close to putting this one to bed with a golden ratio.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] NXT universe on their feet
because, Axiom was taken off his
and ever so close
to knotting this up.
[Wade] Just a millisecond away, now look at Frazer,
getting his own chance to even the score here.
[Vic] Taking a little bit too much time.
Both these superstars know each other so well.
This has been a heavy-hitting way to start NXT this week.
[Wade] Both superstars desperately trying to suck in oxygen right now.
[gasp]
[Vic] Into the cover, hook of the leg,
and another near fall.
This goes back to all that time they've spent together.
Whether it's sharing a comic book or just talking
about life in general, as you see another high-impact move.
Couldn't finish it off for Axiom, Frazer able to kick out,
but when you know somebody so well,
how do you stay one step ahead?
[Wade] I'll tell you this. When you're in a best-of-three match up,
very often you'll use up your best offense in match one.
The question is, how deep is your arsenal after that?
What else can you pull out of the bag?
Axiom pulling out a beautiful top rope move there,
but somehow Frazer still ticking.
[Vic] Frazer… he got caught. Back into another sleeper.
Again, the submission is applied and it's Axiom starting to squeeze.
-[Vic] That was the tap. -[Wade] Long way from the ropes here.
[Vic] Trying to get to a vertical base.
Axiom trying to hang on. Transitions again, and one more.
Looking for a lebell lock.
Trying to lock in something else instead and look at Frazer.
[Wade] Fantastic ring awareness, but how much damage has been done?
That could have been a KO to itself.
[crowd booing]
[Vic] Referee as well admonishing Axiom.
Could've been a disqualification which would have evened everything.
[Wade] Man, that was a nasty stomp to the back of the head.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Trying to get as much… oh, Frazer.
Big superplex.
Hangs on, rolls through.
-[Wade] Here we go. -[Vic] They know so well.
[Vic] Frazer knows he needs a bit more.
He needs an exclamation point on the night.
Cover, count, we're tied at one apiece
in this best of three.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Nathan Frazer.
[Wade] What a way to equalize the series.
These two going toe to toe once again and this time again
just a paper-thin margin between them where it's one-one.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] What a match.
What a way to kick things off
and take again a look.
These are the closing moments of this match up.
This high-impact offense from Frazer.
He knows Axiom so well, he knew he needed a little bit more
and then this is picture-perfect.
Got all of that splash to put himself in the victory circle.
All I know, we're going to be treated to a third match.
Sudden death almost in this best-of-three series.
[music playing]
Mandy Rose,
your reign as women's champion has been historic.
You've blazed through opponent after opponent, but last week,
when we locked eyes,
I've seen it in your soul.
I've seen the fear building up inside you,
and in your heart, you know,
that I am going to be the one to take that women's title
away from you and burn your empire to the ground.
-Hey, you good? -Yes, everything cool?
Yes, I'm good. What? This? No, I'm not impressed.
Next week, I'm going to take out Fallon Henley,
and when the time comes,
I'm going to do the exact same thing to Alba Fyre.
Ladies, tonight, you guys got to show everyone
why there's Toxic Attraction and everybody else.
Let's go.
[Wade] Never a moment of peace when you're the super group of super groups.
[music playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Accompanied by the NXT women's champion, Mandy Rose,
Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne,
Toxic Attraction.
[Wade] Toxic attraction looking to get back on their winning ways tonight,
specifically Dolin and Jayne.
Can they do so?
We've talked about the tag team division getting better
every single week here in NXT.
These two take on the tandem of Nile and Paxley next on NXT.
Beep-beep.
Working.
[music playing]
My name's King Crusher.
I am seven years old.
[music playing]
I'm working to take down cancer.
You going to join me?
Thank you.
I did that on purpose.
[Vic] WWE is proud to continue our support of Connor's cure
during pediatric cancer awareness month this September.
All month long, WWE superstars will be wearing items
from the Connor's cure collection with 100% of WWE's net proceeds
benefiting pediatric cancer research.
Team up and take down cancer!
And purchase your Connor's cure merchandise at WWEshop.Com.
[music playing]
The WWE universe has been buzzing all week long since last
but someone that they've also been talking about
is Damon Kemp.
[music playing]
Did you see the look on the creeds' faces
when I cost them the tag team titles last week?
It was priceless.
[Wade] Julius creed has been handcuffed by the damn Damon Kemp.
His ass is going to pay at some point.
[Damon] The same look they had when trying
to figure out if it was Roddy that was on the take from Tony D.
Roddy didn't take any money.
I did.
It was all set up so Tony and stacks could win the tag team titles,
but Santos came back and ruined it.
[Wade] The creeds retain, but that's half the story.
Give the big assist to Santos Escobar.
It was only a matter of time before Julius and Roddy were going to clash.
Roderick strong.
Are you kidding me?
Then Roddy said he pulled the security footage to help clear his name.
Thought I was dead in the water, I knew I had to get rid of the footage.
so I destroyed Roddy's phone and then I destroyed Roddy.
Give me a second, guys. Roddy? Roddy?
Praying for you.
Did you know he's still in the hospital?
Maybe I should send him flowers.
The creed brothers were pissed at me before.
[crowd cheering]
I can only imagine how they're feeling right now.
They're probably in the gym right now, pacing.
Listen, I am a world-class athlete,
but I am not going to fight the creed brothers two-on-one.
That's not fair.
One-on-one, any time, any place.
One in the ring and one back in the locker room.
They can pick who gets this work first.
That's all you get today.
I can't believe this. It was Damon all along.
-Ivy, calm down. -Calm down?
-Yes. -He destroyed Diamond Mine.
There is nothing you can do about that now.
Julius and Brutus will handle Damon.
You and I have our own business to handle tonight.
-I need you to focus. -You know what? I am focused.
Let's go.
[music playing]
[announcer] Their opponents,
the team of Tatum Paxley
and Diamond Mine's, Ivy Nile.
[Vic] You just heard from Nile.
She is focused.
I want to take her at her word,
but there's so much going on in the diamond dojo.
[Wade] You better be focused, you got Toxic Attraction waiting for you.
Listen, there is a ton of turmoil in the dojo,
but there's also a ton of turmoil in the women's tag division in general,
and I will say this.
A win tonight and Nile and Paxley
will establish themselves
as a major threat in the women's tag division.
Why not them to challenge Chance and Carter?
If, and it is a very big if,
they can get through Toxic Attraction tonight.
[bell rings]
[Vic] Tatum Paxley is almost trying to keep Ivy Nile at bay.
"We need to handle our business tonight."
That was the message moments ago
and this is really a big match
for Nile and Paxley.
-This is a big stage for them. -[Wade] It is.
[Wade] You knock off the two-time NXT women's tag team champions,
and let's face it, the attractions here in NXT,
that means you are immediately installed as box office around here.
[Wade] Right now, there's Paxley in control of this match up,
and look, Paxley, Nile, they haven't always seen eye to eye.
They need to be on the same page tonight.
-[Vic] Let's face it. All along. -[Wade] Tag.
[Wade] Tatum Paxley is trying to impress Ivy Nile to gain entry
to the Diamond Mine or indeed what is currently left
of the Diamond Mine.
Nile, though, she's not so easily swayed.
-[Vic] I love that about Nile. -[Wade] Senton. Into the cover.
[Wade] Paxley able to kick out.
You talk about Nile, about Paxley, but right now it's
Toxic Attraction who's in control of this match up, and…
all three of these women ruffled some feathers last week.
[Wade] That shouldn't happen when it comes to them.
[Vic] Looking for the upset is Paxley. Able to kick out.
-[Wade] Whose being pissed? -[Vic] The entire women's division.
[Wade] Toxic Attraction speak the truth and nothing
but the truth every time they have the microphones.
That is the truth.
[Vic] We see the mask of Tatum Paxley who is competing tonight
as she has for several weeks.
Recovering from a broken nose. She's not taken any days off.
Dolin into the cover and another near fall.
[Wade] At the hands of Ivy Nile, I might add.
That broken nose was sustained training in the dojo.
It's how tough you got to be to make it around Ivy Nile.
[Vic] Nile is trying to reach out for the tag, but all she can do is watch.
Dolin trying to continue to punish Paxley in this match up
and it was Toxic Attraction who said the NXT women's tag team titles
are on loan to Chance and Carter.
[Wade] Perfectly put. Couldn't have put that better.
I really like Chance and Carter.
I think they're gutsy,
but are they really on the same level as Toxic Attraction?
[crowd screaming]
[Vic] Going with a big forearm under the jaw, rocking Paxley,
and look, for Nile, she desperately needs to get back in,
and another near fall.
Paxley trying to continue the offense and running right back in.
This time has opened the door for her team.
Can Paxley make the tag because Nile desperately had been trying
to get back into this match up?
Making the tag is Jayne and here comes Ivy Nile and the pitbull is in.
[Wade] Fresh and exploding with rage.
[Vic] And angry.
Look at this combination offense now.
Nile adamant she won't turn her back one the creeds.
She wants to bring gold back to the Diamond Mine.
She says Diamond Mine is forever.
[crowd chanting]
That's a play out of Julius' playbook.
Into the cover. Will it be enough for the upset?
Dolin just breaking things up.
[Wade] This is what Toxic Attraction do.
Get yourself the upper hand, they will take it away in a heartbeat.
[Vic] Jayne now…
Right under the jaw.
Nile right now getting dropped,
first by Jayne and now Dolin setting her sights on Nile.
Charging… oh, now able to counter.
We came in here wondering would Nile be completely focused on this match up.
You could still tell at some points, is she completely focused 100%
or is Damon Kemp still on her mind?
[Wade] Right now, Ivy Nile getting rocked left, right, and center.
She is as tough as they come, but right now she's in there
with the absolute best of the best in the women's division,
veterans around here and they've taken full control.
[gasps]
[Vic] Tandem offense.
Into the cover. Will it be enough?
Toxic attraction back on their winning ways.
[announcer] Here are your winners, Toxic Attraction.
-[Wade] Tried to tell… -[Vic] Sit down. Sit down.
-[Wade] I'm standing to attention. -[Vic] I bet you are.
[Vic] Nonetheless, Toxic Attraction puts the women's division back on notice.
[music playing]
[change of music]
Here comes the trio who just wants to create pandemonium.
The Schism is headed our way next.
Huge main even still to come here tonight.
There you see Tyler Bate arriving for his showdown
in our massive main event
for the number one contendership
to the NXT championship and there, of course, JD McDonagh.
Both men with their eyes set on Bron Breakker.
Who will stake claim to being number one contender?
We find out tonight on NXT.
[announcer] Please welcome, Schism.
[crowd booing]
Last week signified the end of opportunities
for those who are on the fence about the Schism.
The time has come for you to pick a side.
No longer will we turn the other cheek,
and to anyone not sitting in the shade
under the Schism's tree,
you've been warned.
To those enlightened few
who Choose to walk alongside us,
brave enough to break the status quo,
bold enough to sit with us under the Schism's tree,
you have nothing to fear.
We will never abandon you.
In fact, we will hold you tighter
in our arms.
The road to peace and inclusivity
is a bumpy one,
but our mission is to make the world
a better place and we accept that mission.
You all have brought this on yourself.
Change can be scary,
but we have given you ample time to accept the change.
Now,
whether you accept us or not
you will see the world through our eyes.
Cameron Grimes,
you have had multiple chances
and I have been more than patient.
I have tried reasoning.
I have tried compassion,
but it seems that this world
only responds to a firm hand.
Cameron Grimes,
you have made a life-altering decision,
and to you and anyone else that refuses to listen,
the wrath of the Schism is imminent.
[music playing]
[Vic] Buying any of that?
Enofe and Blade quickly making their way to the ring,
and look, they're not going to sit under the Schism's tree.
They didn't want to vote for Gacy last week if you remember.
[Wade] Yes, absolute lunatic approach here for the Enofe and Blade,
do not anger the Schism in this way.
[Vic] Gacy in disbelief.
Enofe right now getting right into the face of Gacy.
Looks like we'll have a match between these two teams.
[Wade] Dyad all over the place, things have turned around
in a hurry with Rip Fowler as good as he is taking control.
[Vic] Now, Schism of course certainly trying to spread their message
consider themselves stronger than ever.
[Wade] Of course, they do.
They've been growing in confidence with every passing day
thanks to the soothing calming words of Joe Gacy.
With that man at the helm,
there's nothing that the Dyad cannot achieve.
[Vic] Fowler right now he's getting taken out first by Blade
and now Enofe charging right in.
Into the cover, this would be a victory.
Hook of the leg, not enough.
This is a team, both really looking to build some momentum.
[Wade] Yes, I'll say this about them, I have liked them for a long time.
They're upbeat, confident, they've got big personalities, of course,
fantastic athletes.
Really just goes to show the depth of hungry, young…
What are you complaining about?
The depth of hungry young talent here in NXT that even the likes
of Enofe and Blade are not guaranteed a shot at anything as good as they are.
-[Vic] Will say, a win tonight. -[Wade] Reid, another cover.
[Wade] And they'll change that perception in a hurry.
[Vic] All right, is Schism whom you want to be spreading the message of NXT?
-[Wade] Yes. -[Vic] To represent us?
-[Wade] I've done a 180 about Gacy. -[Vic] You've read the pamphlets?
[Wade] No, listen right now, why not Joe Gacy?
Look what Joe Gacy has done for the Dyad.
Saved their careers, sought them out of a tail spin and gave them
a new lease on the life.
[Vic] They are on a downfall right now. Blade wiping out both Fowler and Reid,
Enofe adding to it,
and now, uh-oh, looking to fly.
Enofe and Blade rolling.
Can they knock off the Dyad tonight on NXT?
[crowd clapping]
Back on NXT, huge tag team match up.
Enofe and Blade taking on the Dyad.
No doubt who the NXT universe behind, and how big of a victory…
A tag was made.
Blade has not realized Fowler now legal.
Oh, a handful of that sweater.
Blade right now is just getting taken out by Fowler and Reid.
[Wade] By a fantastic tag team rejuvenated by Joe Gacy.
[gasp]
Back to their best.
[Vic] Get up and hug him? Go give them a hug.
-[Wade] I've gotta work at the desk. -[Vic] What I thought.
[crowd booing]
[Vic] Embracing Joe Gacy,
Fowler, and Reid and now just as quickly
Fowler turning right back around and looking to continue
to just punish Blade in this match.
Okay, what was the reason then for Joe Gacy to team up
with Cameron Grimes?
Explain that one to me.
[Vic] Because he wanted to help Cameron.
[Vic] You think he wanted to help him?
[Wade] Let me answer. It was two-on-one match up, thrown to the wolves.
Only one man was coming out to save Cameron Grimes, that was Joe Gacy.
They wanted to give Grimes one last chance.
Joe Gacy is a good man, but Grimes, of course, too prideful
had to bite the hand that fed him that night.
What a massive mistake that turned out to be.
[Vic] He didn't need any help.
[Wade] He was getting battered.
[Vic] He was in control for most of it until Gacy came out.
[Wade] He was getting a whoop. Here is the problem.
Nobody in this world wants to listen to calm, soothing words
that are logical that came from the mouth of Joe Gacy.
They will only listen to a firm hand.
[Vic] Blade now trying to turn things around,
and now able to get around both members.
Makes the tag and in comes Enofe.
[crowd screaming]
Certainly fired up, he's unleashing right now this moment.
How big will this victory truly be for Enofe and Blade?
[Wade] I'm not someone who needs convincing
when it comes to them.
100 miles an hour, from them. from the beginning.
Some apparently still need to be convinced about the magnitude,
of the powers of this tag team, a win against the Dyad,
I promise you, every doubter disappears.
[Vic] Finally, one member of the Dyad taken out,
so it's now back to one-on-one,
and it's Enofe taking full advantage, oh, driving.
[Wade] Fast as lightning.
[Vic] Fowler into the mat,
could be signaling the end of the Dyad tonight.
[Wade] Don't go too quickly, there.
[Vic] I believe the tag was made, referee signaling for it.
Big knee, Blade is legal.
You talk about tandem tag team offense.
-[Wade] This might be it. -[Vic] Certainly it could be.
[Vic] Hook of the leg.
Fowler getting the right shoulder up.
I just peaked up from the desk and look at Joe Gacy,
he seemed very nervous,
as Blade and Enofe driving Fowler into the match.
There you see Gacy almost beside himself,
almost breathing a sigh of relief.
[Wade] Yes, he believes all along, does Joe Gacy,
he believes that these men and their ability to do the job.
[Vic] Fowler from behind. The shoulders down, shoulders down.
-[Wade] Almost stealing one. -[Vic] How would that message be felt?
[Vic] The tag was made. Cheap shot going to the throat.
Reid now on the back of Fowler.
[crowd cheering]
Now punching a one-way ticket
for Enofe tonight.
[Wade] That's an exclamation point.
I think it was already over. [bell rings]
[music playing]
[announcer] Here are your winners, the Dyad.
[Wade] Even you're impressed by that, Vic Joseph.
The hate of Vic Joseph. Lost for words.
That's how good the Dyad are
under the stewardship of Joe Gacy.
[Vic] A sinister sickening smile
of Joe Gacy along with the Dyad.
[Wade] It's loving. It's a loving smile.
[Vic] There's nothing loving about that smile, but let's go back
to some of the action right here.
You saw Reid interfere into the match up.
This opened the door, it really was the signaling
of the beginning of the end.
[Wade] This was superb stuff.
Dyad firing on all cylinders, I don't care who you are,
you are going down to move like that.
Fowler and Reid perhaps better than they ever have been before.
[Vic] Wrath of Schism has begun.
Quite the impression being levelled off by the Dyad.
Of course, last week another superstar left his Mark.
Of course, I'm talking about Quincy Elliott.
Let's go back a week ago.
I know you were impressed, Barrett.
You were getting ready.
The walls were shaking, the earth was quaking
and take a look at Quincy Elliot.
[crowd chanting]
The diva drop is what we are going to call that.
Think about that. Now there's a smile across your face.
[music playing]
[alarm clock sound]
[music playing] [bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Wendy Choo.
[Vic] Here comes a superstar looking to continue her winning ways.
She's all smiles, but in a few moments, she's going to be all business.
Wendy Choo taking on the entitled
Cora Jade next on NXT.
As a Hispanic woman, culture to me plays an important part
in who I am as Raquel Rodriguez because it gives me my values.
To stay strong, to stay hard-working.
[speaks Spanish]
Which means never give up no matter what.
Being proud of representing who you really are and where you come from.
Meiko Satomura is a legend.
In my opinion,
the true measuring stick of women in this business.
I can't thank you enough.
I challenged Meiko because I wanted to find out where I stood.
I was very nervous,
it was pretty obvious.
I'm sure everyone saw me slip during my entrance
because I knew I wasn't for a battle.
I've never been hit harder in my life.
I still have bruises on my back two weeks later.
I hit her with everything I had,
but she proved why she's an icon.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd] One, two, three.
[bell rings]
I may have lost the match,
but I gained Meiko's respect.
[speaks Japanese]
[continues speaking Japanese]
[Vic] Wait a minute.
Oh, come on.
Coward's way out by Jade.
I found a toughness, a grit I didn't even know I had.
That's something that I can never repay Meiko for,
but that's something I'm going to use against Cora Jade.
The next time Cora and I meet,
Cora Jade is going to face a tougher, rougher,
more determined Roxanne Perez.
[crowd cheering]
[loudspeakers] Welcome to the generation…
[Wade] Tough talk from Roxanne Perez.
Talk is cheap though, can she back it up?
[music playing]
[announcer] Her opponent, Cora Jade.
[music playing]
[Vic] There is Cora Jade
who felt shunned by "The Final Boss"
Meiko Satomura.
[Wade] And I feel for Cora Jade.
Cora went up to Satomura
in a highly respectful manner
and requested a match with a living legend.
I'll tell you this as a young superstar, that's what all of us want.
Satomura threw it back in Jade's face
and decided to take on Roxanne Perez.
But, I'll ask this.
Is Satomura scared of Cora Jade?
-[Wade] Is Satomura ducking Cora Jade? -[Vic] No. No.
[Wade] I never thought I'd see the day.
[Vic] These two finally locking up, and in recent weeks,
Choo actually has backed up everything she has said.
[Wade] By winning the lights out match?
[Vic chuckles] Yes. By winning the lights out match.
She said she going to win it, and she did it.
[Wade] She did win, hands off to Choo, very entertaining…
-[Vic] Backed up, she said. -[Wade] It wasn't fair.
The lights weren't on, and he couldn't see what she was doing.
You can't exactly hang it out on that.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] NXT universe's very vocal,
very rowdy here tonight.
Speaking of Choo, and backing up things she has said,
she has had quite the back and forth with lash legend recently on social media.
[Wade] Wendy Choo better start watching herself.
I get it, you're flying high, you had a big victory
against someone the likes of Tiffany Stratton.
That really is pretty huge, I'll admit it.
[Vic] Finally admit it was a huge victory.
[Wade] If it were a regular match, would be out. No one could…
A lot of luck is involved, don't get too big for your britches.
Shoulders down. This will be a win.
When it comes to smart talk, social media,
or otherwise,
lash legend is undefeated.
[Vic] You like this side of Wendy Choo, you really do.
[Vic] I don't know if Wendy Choo and myself
are ever going to see eye to eye,
she's a unique cat, to say the least.
[Vic] You also don't like fun.
[gasp]
[Wade] I don't like people who throw slurpees at other people.
People who squirt people with super soakers,
steal credit cards and go on shopping on sprees.
-[Vic] It was a super soaker. -[Wade] Choo is an overgrown child.
[Wade] This is a world built for grown-ups.
-[Vic] Who hurt you? -[Wade] Nobody.
-[Wade] Don't put a coin in the ride. -[Vic] That's your own.
[Vic] Big laugh when you go to parties.
[Wade] I don't go to parties.
[Vic] I don't doubt you don't go to parties.
Cora Jade, though, right now back in control of this match up.
I will ask you this because you're already vain.
Is she ready for a tougher, rougher Roxanne Perez?
[Wade] Once again, steady on.
How is Roxanne Perez tougher?
[Vic] Jade into the cover and…
[Wade] Cora Jade has already beat Roxanne once
and started pulling angry faces.
I'll tell you what's tougher, is Cora Jade pulling off moves like that
and battering Wendy Choo, that's tough.
Is the new, tougher Roxanne ready for this?
[Vic] Into the spine and another near fall into the match.
[Wade] I would back.
The generation of Jade against Roxanne Perez any day of the week.
I'm going to go with no.
Roxanne Perez is not ready for Cora Jade.
[Vic] I will finally say when it comes to Jade, she spoke truth last week,
she's fed up with being everyone's,
this is a quote from her, little sister.
[Wade] You said it, came to NXT, thought she had to come along
and impress everybody, be everyone's favorite youngster
breaking through the lines.
That is why she jumped up the top of the cage at war games last year.
Finally, somebody clicked for her.
Screw everybody else. Who cares what other people think?
Do it for yourself.
Cora Jade is a bonafide star here in NXT
now since this attitude change
that she needs nobody else's approval.
Certainly not yours, Vic Joseph.
[Vic] Now, the approval of Wendy Choo who has connected
with some offensive strikes of her own.
NXT universe trying to rally her on in this match up.
Also, it's Choo who's trying to string together some huge wins.
First, it was Stratton, and if she can knock off Jade,
you are talking about title contention,
for the whimsical Wendy Choo.
[Wade] I don't like the whimsical part.
This is the Wendy Choo that impresses me.
[Vic] Jade, trying to hold on.
Choo lifting for a big German suplex.
[Wade] Still Cora Jade still thinking over here.
[Vic] Choo focusing in, and…
[Wade] Nice evasive maneuver there from Cora Jade, always thinking.
-[Wade] Good night. -[Vic] Quickly into that DDT,
[Vic] into the cover.
Jade proves she indeed could be the number one woman in this industry.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Cora Jade.
[Wade] I love it. This to me is the different attitude of Cora Jade,
it's a cutthroat industry.
Stopped being the nice girl, started picking up those victories,
and now everyone has their eyes on Cora Jade.
That is a woman going to the very top in NXT.
[Vic] Just ask her, she'll tell you all about it.
She believes it's her time now,
and there is no one that will stop her
on her rise to the top of NXT.
Wait a minute,
lash legend.
[screams]
[crowd booing]
Cora Jade with a victory and lash legend with a statement.
With me now is the NXT champion, Bron Breakker, and no one better
to weigh in on the JD McDonagh, Tyler Bate number one contender match
than the champ.
Before we get into that, I want to thank the NXT universe
for voting for me for NXT superstar of the year.
Cannot thank you enough.
Now, tonight, Tyler Bate has a great mixture of speed,
agility, and power.
JD on the other hand can pick a body part out
and absolutely dissect you.
I don't know, but it's a main event match for sure.
Well, Bron, pick a winner. Who's it going to be?
Well, it could go either way, right?
I'll have to go with Bate, though we had an absolute banger
at Worlds Collide, I cannot wait to do that again.
-Bron, thanks so much for your time. -Thank you.
Look, Melo, what happened last week is over with.
Today is a new day.
You are Carmelo Hayes.
I am.
[Vic] Looks like Hayes has something to say next on NXT.
[music playing]
Oro Mensah, what a unique name
and what an exciting night.
We've seen what you can do in the ring,
but what's going through your mind as your debut match against Waller
is now a qualifier for the NXT North American championship?
Listen, I came to NXT to face the very best.
Waller is one of the very best.
He'll tell you. He even tweet about it.
Now talking about the uniqueness of my name, Oro Mensah.
Oro means gold.
I'm from Ghana, the country of gold,
so it only makes sense.
Now tonight, I'm going to make sure
I qualify for the ladder match at Halloween havoc.
Well, good luck tonight.
Thank you very much.
Let's go.
Guys, back to you.
[Wade] Big opportunity
and a big-time opponent lying in wait
for Oro Mensah.
[music playing]
[Vic] He said Hayes had something to say.
Beelining to the ring.
[Wade] Yes, and he doesn't look happy. I think I can guess why.
We'll hear it straight from the horse's mouth.
Talk your talk.
Yo, cut the music.
I need for everybody to shut their mouth when the a-champion speaking.
Y'all saw what happened last week.
Solo lost his mind.
Melo needs to get something off his chest.
Now talk your talk, dawg.
Hey.
First things first, I just want to say
vote or no vote
I am the biggest superstar in NXT.
-Period. -Talk your talk.
Period.
I told you they praying on my downfall
and what happened last week
only proves it.
What I want,
I want the person that played that music,
I want the person that ring the bell,
and I want the referee
that counted three to lose their jobs right now.
Go ahead and file for unemployment, my brother.
Go on, fired.
Aye, Solo Sikoa,
I don't care what bloodline you come from.
You came into my house
and you stole something that belongs to me
so it doesn't matter
which way you flip it,
I am still the A champion.
[music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[cheerleader screams]
[crowd chanting]
Carmelo Hayes,
I saw what happened last week
and I think what we have right now is…
Hey. No. No.
Andre Chase, stop.
Listen, no.
Any other time, but right now it's not the time, okay?
We talking serious business right now.
Carmelo,
you might not want to hear this,
but last week
-what we had… -Whoa, whoa, whoa.
I don't care if you backed by Chase U, Thea Hail, Bodhi,
Brodie, JaBronis, it doesn't matter.
You better not finish that last line.
What we have right now…
is a teachable moment.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Certainly does.
-[Wade] Zero respect. -[Vic] What do you mean with that?
[Wade] What are they doing here?
[Vic] Chase U trying to give a higher education
to Hayes and Williams tonight.
[crowd chanting]
An official?
[bell rings]
We got ourselves a little bit of an impromptu match up here on NXT.
[Wade] I hope trick Williams gives Andre Chase a good whopping right now.
[Vic] Oh, Chase.
You should become a professor at Chase U.
-[Wade] Yes. Well, teaching class in… -[Vic] In what?
[Wade] Bull hammer basics.
That's what I'd do and I'd deliver one right to the jaw of that man, Andre Chase.
Because that's what he deserves coming down here right now
and disrespecting the former… oh, that stings.
The former a champ.
[Vic] Hayes and Williams fired up. Cover and a kick out.
[Wade] Wasteland 101, I would do that one.
[Vic] Still thinking about it? I've moved on.
You got to be a bit quicker.
[Wade] Biology with Mandy Rose, that's another one.
[Vic] Now I'll refocus my attention on this match up,
and now Hayward coming into the match up, and look at Bodhi.
The strength of Chase U.
The standout of 2022 for Andre Chase.
[Wade] Former linebacker Bodhi Hayward.
Going from strength to strength in that ring,
but it's easier said than done when you're in there with trick and Melo.
[Vic] I'll bring it up. You talked about the North American championship.
Let's go back to last week.
It was Carmelo Hayes who took out Wes Lee
who was voted by you, the fans.
Maybe he's a little scared of Wes Lee.
[Wade] No. What? Melo?
-[Vic] Why did he attack him? -[Wade] Melo fears no one.
[Wade] The problem was, last week was short of-oh.
Worlds Collide.
Melo deserved a week off.
It was ludicrous that management-tag
put Melo in that position in the first place.
Put his future in the hands of a voting audience.
It's nonsense. That's not how this game should work.
[Vic] Not only that's how it works, you just don't get vacation time,
Chase trying to get back into this match against Williams.
Of course, the Chase U student section fired up.
[Wade] Oh, no.
[crowd cheers]
-Give me a C. -[crowd] C
-H. -H.
-A -[crowd] A.
-S. -[crowd] S
-E. -[crowd] E
-U. -[crowd] U
-What's that spell? -[crowd] Chase U.
[Vic] Catch all that?
It's under final exam.
[Wade] You are just a Coumadin tonight.
-[Vic] I thought you'd be more chipper. -[Wade] I'm not chipper.
[Wade] There was an injustice served to the champion.
Until a wrong is righted I will not be happy.
[Vic] Well, this is a massive torture rack.
[Wade] That's how smart the students at Chase U are.
Slide tag there.
Got to keep an eye on that, Bodhi Hayward.
That right there is a teachable moment.
[Vic] Look.
Hayes has been the champion a generational time
not used to bouncing back.
[Wade] No way a comeback in that.
[imitates bomb]
[Vic] Hooks the half into the cover and not quite enough done
to Bodhi Hayward to keep him down for three.
Hayes taking him right back over to trick Williams.
Look, Hayes, let's call it what it was,
didn't like what Shawn Michaels had to say earlier.
[Wade] Of course, he didn't.
It's just another obstacle being put in the path
of the former a champion.
In my opinion, there has been a conspiracy assault against Melo
in recent weeks and it absolutely stinks.
A guy like Melo should be treated with a lot more respect around here.
[Vic] Conspiracies?
What's the conspiracy about?
-[Wade] Face first into the mat. -[Vic] Swing and a miss.
[Wade] You need to get out of there right now.
[Vic] Look at Andre Chase just peppering everybody at this point.
Chase taking it too.
That's going to leave a Mark.
Look at the strength of Andre Chase.
Could Chase and Hayward be catching trick and Melo at the right time?
[Wade] Yes, let's not go too far.
Losing can be a habit, but not when you're the caliber of trick and Melo.
I'll tell you this, Chase you could be in for a real bad night
because they are seeking vengeance.
[Vic] Could be a knockout blow. Nice. Pump kick connects.
And look at Hayes.
Coming right back in. This time gets caught.
-[Wade] Tried it too many times. -[Vic] Look at Chase. Shoulders down.
[Vic] Teachable moment.
[announcer] Here are your winners, Bodhi Hayward and Andre Chase.
[Wade] Number one, that was a fast count from the referee.
Number two, Vic, you're supposed to be completely impartial.
[Vic] Why? I have to counter you since you're always one-sided.
You talk about talking your talk, that's what Andre Chase
and Chase U did here tonight.
There's going to be such a party in the club.
-[Vic] I can't wait. -[Wade] I'm not going.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Well, we got to turn our attention to two behemoths
getting ready to clash, Sanga, Wagner.
These two had a big encounter last week,
they're going to have a massive match up next.
Not a bad job.
Oh, Jocky Wilson, eat your heart out.
[crosstalk]
What's the x stand for?
Looks like you are getting comfortable here.
We thought after Worlds Collide y'all split out of here.
No, we're going to stick about.
We like it here.
-It ain't bad. -Well, is this seat available? No.
Actually, this is a closed game.
I think you'll find the kids' game down the street.
Yes, go fish.
Kids' games? Be careful. This kid might put y'all under the table.
-Hell yes. -Better idea.
-What's that? -Let's put them through the table.
Hell yes. I like that.
You want to say that again?
Ultimately, it will take a lot more
than a little chaos to scare us.
Oh, gallus boys.
Is that right, mate?
We ain't trying to prove it to you.
We ain't trying to do nothing.
Stop planning your funeral.
[crosstalk]
[Wade] Cribbage is a gentleman's game.
I have got no idea why Gallus were even playing it.
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Sanga.
-[Vic] Did you take a shot at Gallus? -[Wade] I didn't, at all.
[Wade] Surprised they're playing that of all games.
Maybe darts would be more their game.
[music playing]
[announcer] His opponent, accompanied by Mr. Stone,
Von Wagner.
[music playing]
[Vic] Wagner looking to finish what was
almost started last week.
[Wade] Von Wagner a man of few words,
when they come out, it's rarely going to be pleasant.
Von Wagner wants to kick ass
and drop anyone who gets in his way.
[bell rings]
Big Sanga is tough, but Von Wagner is lawless.
[Vic] Well, for Sanga, a peaceful man that truly does have a mighty fury.
[Wade] Even I think Sanga's a class act.
Clearly adheres to the rules of etiquette and decorum,
even went to a bit of yoga, but wow, does he snap when he gets in that ring?
6'8" tall, 300 pounds
of unmitigated rage.
[Vic] And you think, how many people overpowered
Wagner in the last year or so.
[Wade] Doesn't happen often, believe me.
[Vic] Sanga has taken Wagner off his feet twice
and now looking for a possible… oh, no.
Nice counter by Wagner.
Started speaking too soon and Wagner turning things around.
He just has to be frustrated, that being Wagner over the last year.
[Wade] He should be livid right now.
Twelve months ago, Von Wagner was in the main event of NXT
competing for the NXT championship.
It looked like it was going to be a really steep climb for him.
Somewhere he hit the skids, the wheels started spinning.
Where have the opportunities been ever since? I don't get it.
Von Wagner has everything around here, and I will say this,
rarely do I take a pop shot of Mr. Stone, he's got to up his game right now.
Stone is supposed to be the fixer when it comes to Von Wagner.
Fix things and get him the top opportunities that he deserves.
[Vic] These two we knew would be heavy hitting,
We knew these two would bring all the heavy artillery
into this match up, and, to go back what set Sanga off
was the vulgarity of Wagner.
[Wade] Well, Yulisa Leon came out of the medical room.
Obviously, she had some heartbreak, needs knee surgery,
going to be out a while.
Von Wagner not really one for sympathy as he dropped
-[Wade] a little coarse language and… -[Vic] He got dropped himself.
[Wade] Big Sanga, I don't think I'm the guy who's ever going
to drop the vulgar words around Sanga if this is the treatment
that will be waiting for me.
[Vic] Well, making it to the outside now.
Nothing good is going happen out here for Von Wagner.
-[Wade] Really beat him up. -[Vic] What is Stone doing?
-[Wade] Maybe he heard me. -[Vic] Mr. Stone.
[Vic] Opened the door and Wagner taking full advantage.
[Wade] Just enough of a distraction to get Von Wagner back on top.
I think thankfully Mr. Stone avoided the worst of that brutality
from Sanga, but Sanga now can't avoid Von Wagner's brutality.
[Vic] Of Mr. Stone who believes there's some sort of collusion
regarding the North American title match last week, in regards to Wagner.
[Wade] Completely wrong.
It was a fan vote on who got to take on Melo.
Not hard to see why nobody voted for Von Wagner,
and let's not, forget not long ago,
he beat up the front row.
-[Vic] You are kidding. -[Wade] How does he pick him?
[Vic] How strong is Wagner?
He just hoisted up Sanga and then put the big fella away.
Are you serious?
[music playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Von Wagner.
-[Wade] Let me say. -[Vic] I'm speechless.
It is Von Wagner's world and it doesn't matter
if you're Sanga or anybody else,
we're just living in it.
[music playing]
[Vic] You take a look around at some of the faces almost in disbelief.
Let's go back to really what opened the door for Wagner in this match,
it was Mr. Stone,
and then repeatedly, Wagner would send Sanga into the post,
into the steps, and then…
[Wade] Two super heavy weights,
but one of them showing the ultimate dominance here in NXT.
That's Von Wagner.
That's what he's capable of.
Keep an eye on Von Wagner over the next 12 months here in NXT.
-You're dead. -You're nothing, Sanga.
Come on, big man.
Come with more next time. Come on.
[music playing]
Trick and Melo really did a number on me last week.
But not good enough.
The medical team says that I'm clear for action,
so, I'm more than ready to qualify
for this North American title ladder match.
Now there's a rumor that I had the option
to not even do the qualifying match.
That's true, but I refuse the special treatment.
The WWE universe entrusted me
to walk out with the North American title last week,
so I feel like I let them down.
There will be no bias going into this title match.
I'm going to earn it.
Wes Lee may be battered, but he looks determined to win
the NXT North American championship.
What a touching hallmark moment for our man, Wes Lee,
but this kid's got rocks for brains.
What a stunad. You should always take the free ride.
This kid's going to regret his decision because next week
for his qualifying match,
he's taking on the Don of NXT.
[Wade] You don't get many freebies in this game.
Wes Lee is insane not to have taken it.
[music playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] Next contest is a qualifying match
for the North American championship Ladder Match.
Introducing first, Grayson Waller.
[Vic] Well, who will qualify for the North American
championship ladder match
at Halloween havoc?
Certainly, a spot the arrogant Aussie wants.
Will he make it?
We're going to find out when we come back next on NXT.
Joe Gacy, you target the vulnerable
and feast on the weak,
but Cameron Grimes is neither of them.
You preach about peace
and compassion, but next week,
you won't find either of them
because I'm going to chop down that Schism tree,
throw it in the wood chipper
and use it as fuel to go to the moon.
[Wade] What on earth?
Cameron Grimes still refuses to swallow his pride.
[music playing]
[announcer] His opponent, Oro Mensah.
[Vic] What a debut. What an opportunity.
This certainly a… looking around,
quite the vibe for his NXT debut.
[Wade] Yes, I'll say this. This is a high-pressure debut.
Looks kind of relaxed right now. I'll tell you this.
When you're making your TV debut around here, you want to softball.
Let me get my foot under the table, a nice victory
just to grease the wheels a little, get me comfortable,
but you've got Waller.
He's one of the best in NXT.
I don't like the guy at all, but he's damn good,
and add to that then stakes, a spot in the North American championship
at Halloween havoc?
[gasp]
It's over already.
[Vic] Now while Waller was doing his best to try to play mind games
early on in this match up.
The winner of this goes to Halloween havoc.
Will compete in the five-man ladder match
for the North American championship.
[Wade] I think this is going to be easy going for the arrogant Aussie.
[Vic] Hey, hey, hey. Don't count your chickens too early here.
This a high-profile match up, and this is what Waller
has been clamoring each week.
[Wade] Waller gets high profile every time he's in the ring.
He just absorbs the spotlight.
That's what he's all about.
He wants to go viral, and there would be nothing
more viral than getting to Halloween havoc, climbing that ladder.
And winning the North American championship.
For Mensah's family watching tonight in Switzerland,
had a chance to talk to him for a brief moment earlier.
Said he's the freshest flavor here, but right now
controlling this match up since the beginning is Waller.
What is Waller's obsession with these new faces in NXT?
[Wade] Well, Waller has gone from being the new guy in NXT
a year ago, to now being one of the veterans in the locker room.
He sees himself, I suppose, as NXT's welcoming committee
to all these youngsters turning up.
Now his role has really changed.
He really wants to defend his spot
from the incoming competitors.
Never going to stop, that's what NXT's all about.
Fresh, young talent like Oro Mensah.
[Vic] Well, Mensah now in control.
It looks like he was able to weather the early storm from Waller
and is starting to get his footing, of course, stand out over in Europe.
You disrespect me in my house?
You won't do that.
[Vic] Mensah won't take that.
Bringing the high energy to the ring for this match up.
[Wade] Boy, this Mensah can fight and he can move too.
I think Grayson Waller was expecting a bit of an easy ride tonight
against the newcomer.
Of course I was.
From the early goings, 30 seconds in, it was one-way traffic.
[Vic] On the matter, if you like Waller, or don't.
Mensah now, wait a minute, up high.
Oh, nice belly to back suplex.
These two superstars, much like we talked about earlier
with superstars like Axiom and Frazier,
represent what NXT epitomizes
[Wade] The youngest, the hungriest, the best talent from all around the world.
That is what this is about all under one roof.
When Grayson Waller is pulling out moves like this,
you've got to question if anybody can stop his ride to the top.
[Vic] Into the cover to qualify for Halloween havoc. Couldn't do it.
NXT universe starting
to show this lack of faith in Grayson Waller.
We see a couple of people around just trying…
[Wade] Let me reword that. Not lack of faith.
Everyone knows how good he is.
They just regret that he's that good.
They wish that they could do something to stop him going off
and winning and winning and winning.
He always finds a way. That's what Waller is about.
That's why he's so frustrating.
[Vic] Trying to get Waller down. Nice counter by Waller.
If point's correct then obviously they would've put him
in some of the final four voting last week, would they have not?
Waller is still mad that he didn't make it to the final round.
[Wade] Waller is detached from reality
if he thought he could win that vote.
In ring he's incredible, out of the ring he's a turd, right.
Superstar of the year is a fan popularity vote,
and who the hell would vote
for Grayson Waller despite how good he is?
[Vic] And now Waller looking for the knockout.
If Waller can knockout Mensah, the referee stops this match up
he'll go to Halloween havoc, into the cover.
[Wade] The referee really should have jumped in there,
in my opinion,
Oro Mensah great effort thus far,
but he couldn't defend himself.
Completely groggy.
[Vic] Continue to talk trash, could be a matter of time,
as you pointed out, but Mensah is starting to fight,
delivering some elbows of his own.
[Wade] Returning the favor perhaps.
[Vic] Mensah who was inspired to pursue his dream
because of Kofi Kingston.
Certainly, right now, trying to fire back,
fight back and get one step closer
to becoming a champion here in NXT.
[Wade] Kofi, someone I've battled many times.
Absolutely one of the greats of my generation.
What a man to be inspired by,
especially as a fellow Ghanaian.
[Vic] You talk about the high pressure for Mensah.
Can he answer the call?
He certainly is standing toe to toe with Waller.
[Wade] Not many people can do that.
I will credit Mensah with hanging long enough
to potentially pull off a huge shock tonight.
Easier said than done.
[Vic] Quite the opportunity for both these superstars tonight,
and now a little bit of separation.
We've seen this in the past from Waller.
Apollo crews.
[Wade] Bleeding from the eyeball.
What the…?
[Vic] This match up still continuing.
Mensah now taking full control
of the situation, of the opportunity.
Looking to punch his ticket
to Halloween havoc.
Big spinning heel kick.
Waller rocked, Waller down.
Mensah into the cover.
Mensah's headed to Halloween havoc.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Oro Mensah.
[Wade] That is the shock of all shocks,
enhanced greatly, of course,
by the sudden appearance of Apollo crews at ringside.
Wow, Oro Mensah.
[Vic] This is the moment Waller was rolling and then stopped
in his tracks as you mentioned.
[Wade] Look at the eyeball.
[Vic] By Crews.
Mensah, he didn't have to look in the eyes of Apollo Crews.
He continued to roll right through.
Grayson Waller, and how good it must feel for Mensah
on his first night in NXT
to not only gain a victory but a spot
with five other superstars at Halloween havoc
for the North American title.
What is going on with Apollo Crews?
[music playing]
Hey, listen, man.
I know I'm still banged up from that steel cage.
I got to be honest with you.
I want to beat Damon Kemp's ass.
Hey, that's great and all, but I'm the one that took
the back breaker and got hit with the chair,
so it's going to be me.
No. He cost us the tag team titles.
It's going to be me.
Hey, I'm the one that was chained to the freaking cage.
-It's going to be me. -No.
Look what he did to my face.
It's got to be me.
It needs to be me.
That's fine. Then forget about the match.
I want you to end his career.
Deal.
[Wade] Man, there might be nothing of Damon Kemp after next week.
[crowd cheering]
[music playing]
[announcer] Please welcome the NXT champion, Bron Breakker,
and Connor's Cure Thriver Landon
"The Conqueror" Chase.
[Vic] September's pediatric cancer awareness month and WWE
is proud to support Connor's cure, where 100% of donations
will benefit pediatric cancer research through the V Foundation.
Coming together to team up to take down cancer.
Joining NXT champion, Bron Breakker,
is Connor's Cure Thriver Landon "The Conqueror" Chase.
Landon loved school, playing with his friends
and maintains a positive attitude during his journey.
Cool. Right?
[Vic] The champ will be making his way over for a front row seat
because it's Bate, McDonagh number one contenders match.
Next.
[Sol] I express myself through my music,
my photography,
my artwork,
but my home is in the middle of the ocean,
where it's just me and the spirit of the water.
No distractions,
absolute peace.
But as the tide rises,
it's time to come ashore.
Next week I leave the beach
and I hit the rain.
[Vic] Can't wait for her debut, how about this showdown?
After weeks of mental anguish,
Cameron Grimes will finally
try to make Joe Gacy pay.
These two meet one on one on NXT.
[Wade] Cannot wait, and also you ain't welcome
at the cribbage table but at pub rules, hell yes.
Briggs and Jason take on Gallas next week.
Bring your own beer.
[music playing]
[Vic] It is main event time this week
with high stakes on NXT.
[bell rings]
[announcer] Next contest scheduled for one fall will determine
the number one contender, for the NXT championship.
Introducing first, Tyler Bate.
[music playing]
[Vic] Tyler Bate of course had a banger of a match
with Bron Breakker at Worlds Collide.
[Wade] Absolutely, the best of the UK
against the best of NXT.
What a main event that was.
All credit to Tyler Bates, he came up short, but he asked
new questions of Bron throughout that match up.
[Vic] The NXT universe on their feet
for Tyler Bate, and as we mentioned,
Bate Breakker had a banger with the NXT champion, Bron Breakker.
-[Vic] Champ, thanks for joining us. -Oh gosh. Thanks for having me.
[Vic] About to have a lot of fun out here, aren't we, Barrett?
Better get your mind on cues or Breakker will kill you.
[Wade] Always been a fan of Bron.
[Vic] Now you say you're a big fan.
We'll get to that here in just a moment.
[announcer] His opponent, JD McDonagh.
[Vic] This man, Wade,
a different breed of superstar.
[Wade] You call him a different breed.
He might be a different species entirely, if we're completely honest.
He looks human, yes, but he seems to possess
none of the qualities
that makes a person a human.
None of the qualities that humanize anyone.
A complete lack of empathy, a lack of warmth.
Undoubtedly, this is a dangerous,
dangerous man,
as our guest Bron Breakker has already experienced.
[Vic] Speaking of which, I got to congratulate you, champ.
Biggest superstar of the year.
I voted for you.
He voted for Toxic Attraction.
-[Bron] I knew it. -[Vic] Yeah.
What's up with that?
[Wade] I could only vote for one. Of course. Mandy Rose.
-[Vic] Told you he didn't like you. -[Wade] She's my lady.
[Vic] Yes, even Bron laughed at that, my lady.
He didn't even buy into that.
[Wade] Yes, of course.
Listen, you got to be careful what you wish for in this game.
Talk is cheap and all that.
This won't be a dance, I promise you.
These two have battled over the pond,
over in NXT UK previously,
but this is a very different JD McDonagh these days.
He's turned into a ruthless,
manipulative individual
and with this mindset, bad things can happen.
[crowd chanting]
[gasp]
[Vic] I'm taking a look over and I'm taking a look at you,
what's going through your mind?
You're very focused on these two.
[Bron] Look, Wade said it best.
JD is ruthless and he's shown that time and time again.
You know what?
Say what you want about the guy, but he's a great performer.
When he steps in between these ropes he can go and…
I respect the hell out of him.
-[Bron] I do. -[Vic] Bate is looking for another cover.
The winner of this match up will be the number one contender
for your NXT championship.
How tough was that battle at Worlds Collide where Bate was?
[Bron] Man, it was a banger, man. Me and Tyler, we tore it down.
It was a fist fight the whole time, man.
It was just 25 to 30 minutes of just a war, man.
Two guys fighting
for the biggest prize in our industry
and that's the NXT championship, man.
I can't wait to share the ring with Bate.
[Wade] Steady on. Not taking anything away from Tyler.
-[Vic] Why you cut him off? -[Wade] I didn't.
[Wade] Bate, I'm a big fan of him myself.
He as tough as they come.
I'm proud I share a heritage as an Englishman with him.
Yes, I'll claim some credit.
You've also been in the ring with JD McDonagh,
talk about how tough he is.
[Bron] I won't take anything away from JD.
JD's tough as well. I've been in the ring with both of them.
They're both great competitors in NXT UK.
You're seeing the action right now, these guys they can go.
[Vic] They're going back and forth, again, all to face you
to be the number one contender and another kick out.
JD it's in control. Bate coming right back in.
Referee in great position. Nice counter.
Another pin, shoulders down. Another near fall.
These two are bringing it to each other.
Look at this counter, at Bate rolling back there.
Shoulders down once again.
These two know each other so very well dating back
to their time in NXT UK.
Shoulders down. Will it be enough?
It only takes three.
[Wade] Blink and you'll miss it with these two.
[Vic] Look at the big, Strong Boi looking for a back slide.
Again, center of the ring.
Another near fall.
McDonagh, both these superstars taking it to one another.
Rolling through.
-[Vic] Got the leg. -[Wade] I'm out of breath just watching.
[Vic] This is all for the right to face Bron Breakker.
Both men are down.
Who will win?
Who will face Breakker for the NXT title?
Back on NXT, JD McDonagh one-on-one with Tyler Bate
to see who is the number one contender to the NXT title.
Of course, our champion, Bron Breakker,
joining us here.
How about some of this action?
Take a look at this combination offense, bam, by JD McDonagh,
which almost got him the victory.
Almost got him the number one contendership.
It's sequences like that combination offense
that makes him so dangerous.
[Wade] Great technician. I won't deny it, but it's not that.
There really are no limits on how far
JD McDonagh will go in the ring.
Most people at least have a hint of morals.
Even I did during my career.
I can't believe that JD McDonagh is simply remorseless.
I've got to turn to you, Bron, here,
you said earlier tonight,
if you had to pick one of these two to face next for your NXT championship,
you would Choose Tyler Bate.
I've got a ton of people tweeting me right now,
hinting that you are perhaps scared of JD McDonagh.
How do you answer that?
-[Bron] You think I'm scared? -[Wade] I don't.
-[Wade] People tweet it. -[Vic] You did. Nobody tweets.
[laughs]
-[Vic] Get him. -[Wade] I'm popular.
[Bron] I'll put it simple, I've already beat JD McDonagh.
-[Bron] Got that? -[Wade] I got that.
-[Vic] Beat McDonagh, Bate. -[Wade] Understood.
[Vic] Now these two are just beating each other up
for the right to become the number one contender.
McDonagh looking for that devil inside suplex.
Bate trying to block it.
[Wade] He's tasted that before, knows about it.
Shock on the face of McDonagh.
[Vic] Look at Bate, overpowering McDonagh.
[crowd cheering]
[Wade] What a sickening landing there for JD McDonagh.
Just about buying some time
for Tyler Bate to perhaps compose himself.
[Vic] I think we're going to have incoming, Bate!
[crowd cheering]
Once again,
McDonagh just smiling.
[crowd chanting]
[Wade] Last time he came near our desk, you started crying, Vic Joseph.
[Vic] Capitalize here.
[gasp]
[crowd cheering]
Come on.
McDonagh trying to send
a message right here.
[Wade] McDonagh needs to focus on Tyler Bate.
[Vic] Sure does. Task at hand. Bate now…
able to catch McDonagh, hoist McDonagh.
Bate now following through.
-[Wade] Just ridiculous power… -[Vic] Standing shooting star.
[Vic] Into the cover to become the number one contender.
McDonagh's left shoulder just getting off the mat.
Take another look, first it's the power.
Then it's just the natural unbridled athleticism of Bate by Bate
to hit that standing shooting star.
Couldn't quite put McDonagh away,
but both these men competing for one thing.
That's to have an opportunity at the NXT title.
[Wade] What a huge error by JD McDonagh that just went and took control
of proceedings here to start trash-talking the champ, Bron Breakker.
Take care of the task at hand
or Tyler Bate is going to smother you.
[Vic] Bate has had a golden history during his time in NXT.
He'd love to add the NXT title to his accolades.
Now he just catches McDonagh.
What goes up must come down,
but McDonagh able to counter for a moment.
Bate doing a nice job of catching it now as McDonagh going for the ride.
[Bron] I've been there.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] I'm getting dizzy.
[gasp]
Cover.
[Wade] Nothing fun about that at all for JD McDonagh,
just about capable of getting his bearings
and kicking out, hanging in there.
[Vic] We're witnessing who will be next
to challenge you, Bron, for the NXT title.
At the moment, Bate the one in control.
[Wade] I don't care which one wins.
Whoever it is, Bron Breakker, you are in for one hell of a match.
[Vic] Bate charging.
McDonagh able to create a little separation.
What a kick.
What are you doing? Stop.
[Vic] Picture perfect.
Now McDonagh not wasting any time,
putting Bate right back into the ring.
[Wade] Smile from him, trying to double stack it here and put this one to bed.
[Vic] McDonagh…
[scream]
got all,
and not enough though to put away Bate.
Now quickly it's McDonagh back to his feet, trying to lock in,
hoisted up and plant, brain buster.
Into the cover, center of the ring,
hook of the leg, and not enough again.
How the hell is Bate kicking out?
[Wade] I have no idea.
JD McDonagh did everything right there.
Tyler Bate had enough left in the tank
to kick out after all of that.
I have no clue.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] This now is just turning in
to a slug fest…
[Wade] for the point, who wants it more right now?
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Laying it all on the line.
[Wade] Like two lads in the pub.
[Vic] Bate got countered.
Now it's McDonagh swinging.
-[Vic] That could be a knockout blow. -[Bron] Big right hand.
-[Wade] Jelly legged. -[Vic] Looking for the Tyler driver.
[Vic] Can he connect?
McDonagh to the knee.
Hoist up. Couldn't get it.
Bate lands on his feet.
Got caught.
McDonagh caught Bate.
[laughs]
What a left from Bate.
[Wade] Audience are on the edge of their seats too.
[Vic] This is crazy.
[crowd chanting]
The future certainly bright
with superstars like our champion
and like these two.
[crowd chanting]
As Bate now could be looking to put the finishing touches
on this match up to make himself
the number one contender,
but so much taken out of both these superstars.
Who's got more left at this point?
[Wade] The fans are chanting "Fight Forever,"
somebody's body has to give up sooner or later.
The human body is simply not designed for this.
Crowd are willing them on.
It can't go much longer.
[Vic] No way.
-[Vic] Bate… -[Wade] No.
[Vic] Looking for the Tyler driver '97 from the top.
Can he lock his hands?
Can Bate lock his hands?
McDonagh trying to battle.
-[Wade] He knew what was coming. -[Vic] Headbutt.
[Vic] That could be a knockout blow to Bate. Bate is teetering.
What is on McDonagh's mind?
[crowd chanting]
From the top. That's got to be it.
McDonagh now looking for the devil inside,
center of the ring.
No doubt about it.
McDonagh's got a date with Bron Breakker.
[announcer] Here is your winner, JD McDonagh.
[Wade] What a main event.
Unbelievable stuff from both competitors.
Leaving it out on the mat.
JD McDonagh doing just enough
to get the victory.
[Vic] This was the definition
of a back-and-forth battle
between these two superstars,
of course, who know each other so very well.
Big left hand rocked McDonagh.
It was move for move
between these two including…
that huge Spanish fly from the top,
but in the end, it was the knockout blow,
devil inside suplex connected
beautifully by McDonagh.
Like him or not
you have to respect McDonagh for what he can do in the ring,
and he now has punched his ticket to a date with destiny
with the NXT champion, Bron Breakker.
Breakker, McDonagh II.
[music playing]
[crosstalk]
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Now what?
Ilja Dragunov
is here.
[music playing]
The hits keep coming.
[Wade] This just gets better and better.
[music playing]
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] The target on the champion's back
gets bigger and bigger
as someone else is now focused
on the biggest prize in NXT.
Subtitles: Cecilia Ríos XT.