[WWE intro music]
Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[Wade] We continue to embrace the future. As NXT continues to evolve,
but something that never changes is the passion the superstars
in WWE universe have for NXT.
Welcome to NXT.
I'm Wade Barrett, and I am standing with my good friends
Byron Saxton and Sudu Shah.
Wade, everybody knows Tuesday night's NXT is the place to be,
and to get to be here with two of the best in the business,
this is amazing for me.
I had the pleasure of being a part of NXT when the whole thing first started.
This brand has always been a special place,
it's always had a special place in my heart, and I'm looking around,
I'm feeling the energy, and guys, I'm giddy. I'm ready to go.
Now, Vic Joseph can't be with us tonight. He's stuck at immigration.
I would personally like to thank everyone who works at immigration
for giving me one week off from that man.
[Pretty Deadly's music plays]
Please welcome the NXT tag team champions, Pretty Deadly.
[Sudu] Well, the NXT tag team champs are here,
and apparently they're dressed in some kind of--
Wade, do you want to explain this one?
[Wade] Oh, come off it, Sudu Shah.
Listen to me, this is going to be a ceremonial event
of historical significance.
You got to break out the powdered wigs for this one.
This is a symbolic representation of power, beauty, and privilege.
Nobody does it better than the Lads from England, Pretty Deadly.
[Byron] Well, that's what you call it, Wade.
I'm not sure if I'm watching the history channel or a fashion show
from the party city.
[Wade] Okay, you've got no class, you've got no style.
This is what we call in England pomp and circumstance.
[Sudu] Certainly an educational experience for me.
[Byron] Interesting wigs.
Order. Order.
[Crowd boos]
I bring into this session the address of the NXT commonwealth.
Members present, Lord Elton Prince, Obe.
The devastatingly handsome
Viscount Sir Kit Wilson,
collectively known as your NXT Tag team champions,
Pretty Deadly.
-Order. -Order.
First order. Lord Elton, do we look delicious today?
Like the two tastiest snacks in NXT-- nay,
the WWE.
I think it's time for ye olde side plate check.
Take a look at the bad boys.
-Yes. -Now, on to pressing matters, my liege.
-Yes. -Once upon a time,
brave pilgrims made the journey off shore from the United Kingdom--
Hello. To the United States of America
and proceeded to make this a better place.
Fast forward a few years, and we make that same journey across
the Atlantic to make here a drastically better place,
and look at it now.
Whilst we're at it, we're at the top of the Tag team division,
-your two-time-- -two-time.
Tag team champions,
ruling over you all with complete impunity.
However-- however-- order.
However, there is the issue with growth beneath us.
Indeed there is, sir boy, a wide and vast search
for new number one contenders, but wherefore art thou?
Ah, competent challengers, seasoned veterans, optimistic teams,
up-and-comers performing in the PC training
just to get their eyes on pd.
Teams hoping to be as effervescent as we.
-Good. -There's a problem, isn't there, handsome?
We've already beaten everyone.
[Laughs]
[Crowd boos]
Briggs and Jensen, sure, they got a victory over Gallus last week,
but we have their number.
-Oh, do the joke. -It's 1-800-ugly-denim.
[Laughter]
Edris and Malik, one of them can't keep a shirt on,
while the other needs to take it off.
[Laughs]
Yes, yes, yes. Sweater vest and oily ab man,
they're just not good enough.
Don't even get me started on the boring brothers.
Do you mean the Creed brothers?
Ah, yes, the Creed brothers.
I think that old chap Damon Kemp
might be closing the diamond mine dojo doors forever.
How about the Dyads?
No, no, no, skip them. They creep me out.
Pity. Well, Sir Kitsington, I'm afraid we have but no choice.
Has it come to this?
It has.
Order. Order.
I decree, in front of the NXT commonwealth,
that your two-time Tag team champions Pretty Deadly, rulers of our domain,
with not but a challenger in sight,
be awarded the Tag team championships forever
[crowd boos]
And ever.
Yes, boy.
[Brawling Brutes' music plays]
[Brawling Brutes] Wait a minute.
[Wade] Oh ho. They may want to hold off no way.
On that proclamation.
Surprise, surprise, fellas.
[Sudu] It's the Brawling Brutes.
You two sounded…
[crowd chants "Bruiser weight"]
You two sounded Pretty tough on social media,
talking about what happened to Sheamus this past Friday night on Smack Down,
so me and the bruiser, we're here tonight
to see how tough you really are, fist to fist.
Is there any objection to kicking these two muppets' heads in?
No, no, no, wait, wait, wait, no, no, no.
We were hacked. We were hacked.
Elton's right. We were hacked. It was Kevin Nash.
Yes, no, no. It was Kevin Patrick. It was Kevin Patrick.
No, it was Kevin Owens.
-Curse thy, Kevin Owens. -Shut up.
Here we go.
Wait, wait, wait.
Relax, please.
Now you two obviously like dressing up
and prancing around like a couple of prized peacocks, but all you do is talk
and talk and talk about how great you are.
Well, all we ask…
is that you prove it, because, fellas,
tonight, it's Tuesday, and that means
it's fight night.
Oh, no.
[Wade] Oh, yes. These two oinks need to learn some decorum.
[Crowd chants "Bruiser weight"]
[Sudu] The Brawling Brutes did not take kindly to the words
that Pretty Deadly
said about sheamus.
[Wade] Be careful who you tick off.
The Brawling Brutes are ready for a fight.
[Sudu] They are here and they are calling for a shot
at the NXT Tag team titles. What?
[Carmelo Hayes' music plays]
We have stuff flying all around here.
[Wade] See if that match up gets made official.
I would love to see that match, please.
[Bell rings]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Accompanied by Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes.
[Sudu] Well, this is a superstar who is highly upset,
borderline sickened, by the fact that he's not currently holding gold.
Coming up next, it's Melo, it's Oro, next on NXT.
Earlier today we caught up in one of the most dangerous places
in NXT, the parking lot.
The champ has arrived.
Hey, what are you doing?
What the hell?
No Mandy's in there. She's still in the car.
[Wade] What the hell? Somebody needs to go and save Mandy Rose.
[Sudu] Chaos at the hands of alba Fyre, but it is now official, look at this.
Stark and Lyons against Dolin and Jayne
in a number one contenders match for an opportunity
at the NXT women's Tag team championships.
[Oro Mensah's music plays]
Making his way to the ring, Oro Mensah.
[Music]
[Sudu] Look, Oro Mensah made his debut on NXT a couple of weeks ago.
Byron, it couldn't have gone any better.
[Byron] Yes, to come in, makes your debut,
qualify for the NXT North American championship ladder match, you're right.
Right now, Oro Mensah has no pressure on his shoulders and everything to gain.
[Wade] Oh, come off it, Saxton, he's stepping in there with Carmelo Hayes,
a man who has had the worst September on record.
This is a massive error from Oro Mensah to even accepting this match.
[Byron] Mind you, a Carmelo Hayes who just had his shoulders pinned?
[Wade] Yes, so I just said it, the worst September on record.
Here comes the Backlash.
[Byron] I'm wondering about his confidence, where's the mind right now Carmelo Hayes.
[Wade] Well, we'll soon see, won't we?
[Sudu] Wade, you bring up a good point. Carmelo Hayes has indicated
he is --off right now.
We're going to see some of that intensity in the ring tonight, I'm sure.
[Wade] Of course he has. Listen, he's had the deck stacked against him
of late by NXT management as you bring it up, Saxton.
He lost the NXT North American championship to Smack Down's solo sikoa
in a match that I might add was completely unsanctioned.
Let me translate the word "unsanctioned" for you, it didn't count,
yet somehow the rightful North American champ is having to fight
about 600 other men in order to get his championship back.
[Byron] It's four other men and Carmelo Hayes
just wanted the title handed back to him.
I'm sorry, maybe around here you got to earn something again?
[Sudu] Carmelo Hayes certainly have to earn a victory over Oro Mensah.
Carmelo right now trying to take it to Mensah, it just shows you
the abilities of Oro Mensah.
[Byron] The abilities of Carmelo-- oh.
[Sudu] Oh, speaking of abilities, how about Von Wagner, Andre Chase,
North American championship qualifying match coming up later tonight.
[Byron] Spots beginning to fill up for Halloween Havoc.
[Sudu] These two men of course are going to Halloween Havoc--
A quick pin from Mensah, and Melo able to kick out.
Look, what a journey it's been for Mensah, he grew up in Ghana dreaming of one day
becoming a WWE superstar.
Byron, you got imagine Mensah feels like he's on top of the world.
[Byron] The guy literally moved here a month ago,
he hasn't even completely unpacked his stuff at home,
but he said, "hey, that can wait. Right now,
it's about becoming NXT North America champion."
Look, this is a very impressive start rom Oro Mensah
against one of the best in NXT in Carmelo Hayes.
I spoke to Mensah earlier today.
Trick Williams about to get involved just enough
for Carmelo Hayes to capitalize.
Oh.
Mensah was saying to me he's feeling no stress whatsoever,
he's feeling laid back, that might be changing in a hurry.
You take your foot off the gas for one second against Carmelo Hayes,
that is what happens.
[Sudu] There you see Trick Williams stepping up and distracting Mensah.
When we see the lengths Hayes is willing
to go through for the NXT North American championship--
a cover now from Hayes, and Mensah kicking out.
Byron, you got to imagine Mensah has got to be on high alert
for anything underhanded tonight, we've already seen a little bit.
[Byron] You have to be. Mensah is a smart competitor,
he understands if you got Carmelo Hayes you got to worry about Trick Williams,
you got to worry about underhanded tactics if you want to come out victorious.
Yes, you got to wonder about underhanded tactics,
but you've also got to worry about the skill set of Carmelo Hayes
that is completely unsurpassed here in NXT.
The man is a generational talent,
that's why he's a two-time North American champion and,
in my opinion, should still be the North American champion
and that that will be the case very soon at Halloween Havoc.
[Sudu] To build on that, Wade, it seems like Hayes' identity
as a wrestler is so intertwined with being the North champion.
Could Mensah pin Hayes?
Oh, quickly kicking out, but do you think, Wade, that makes
Hayes the most dangerous competitor in that ladder match at Halloween Havoc?
[Byron] Melo is the most dangerous competitor at Halloween Havoc,
it's not because of whatever you have said,
it's because he is on the path of the righteous man.
[Sudu] Showing that dangerous attitude right now,
and Oro Mensah fighting through once more.
[Byron] Melo knows that he's been screwed out of his championship
and that's going to change at Halloween Havoc,
which is exactly what Melo in the ring now with the athleticism
that is beyond all other competitors here in NXT.
[Sudu] Let's think about the environment of that ladder match,
Wade, you know Carmelo is going to have a huge target on his back.
These superstars are going to be gunning for Carmelo
just because of who he is.
[Wade] I've been in ladder matches before and I'll say this,
your career can end in an instant in a ladder match,
those things are dangerous.
I worry for all five men in the match up.
[Sudu] Right now Trick Williams looks worried for Carmelo Hayes.
Took a hard fall there on the turnbuckle, as Oro Mensah trying to turn
the momentum on his side here.
[Byron] Think about this prospect, Carmelo Hayes
could suffer defeats two weeks in a row.
That's really something Carmelo Hayes--
[Wade] miracles do happen, Saxton.
I'm going to say this it used to.
It ain't going to happen tonight.
[Byron] Going for a ride at the hands of Oro Mensah.
I don't know, Wade. The way things are rolling right now for Oro Mensah.
Carmelo Hayes could find himself on the losing end very shortly again.
[Sudu] Oro Mensah on the offense right now, Carmelo Hayes might be in trouble.
[Byron] Nice.
Unique offense from Oro Mensah, a lot of people underestimating this man.
[Sudu] Mensah, an impressive feat of athleticism, is fired up.
[Byron] We talked about it, the man who's got no pressure on his shoulders
right now but the opportunity of a lifetime.
[Sudu] Dialing in, oh.
[Wade] Trick Williams busted incidentally by Mensah
just enough with the distraction.
This is where Carmelo Hayes becomes unstoppable,
we've see this time and time again. Good night, Oro Mensah.
[Sudu] Using the distraction from Williams, and Mensah might be out.
Hayes going for the cover,
and Hayes puts away Mensah.
[Carmelo Hayes' music plays]
Here is your winner, Carmelo Hayes.
I tried to tell you guys, Melo doesn't miss,
it's really that simple.
[Byron] We saw a game Oro Mensah, we saw obviously
the presence of Trick Williams affect the outcome of this match,
but listen, Carmelo Hayes needed this victory.
[Sudu] Oro Mensah was rolling in this match,
take a look at this one more time, an impressive showing of athleticism,
and Mensah was really able to turn things around,
that was until Trick Williams got involved.
[Wade] That turning point slightly distracted Oro Mensah,
and Carmelo Hayes, the pro that he is, quickly taking advantage
of ascending to the top rope and this would be the end for Oro Mensah.
It's all we ever see, sublime performance after performance
from Carmelo Hayes.
What an honor it is watching this man.
They try to say I was on a losing streak, losing streak where?
Hey, while Trick goes to get his medical assistance,
I'm going to stay out here and see if who qualifies for my ladder match.
[Sudu] Whoa, that is news to us. [Wade] Where is my chair?
[Byron] We'll get you one. [Wade] I can't get a chair out here?
-[Byron] Don't worry, Mr. Hayes-- -[Wade] He's got to be super small.
He's taken my chair.
[Byron] Sudu, do you want to get up?
[Chase u's music plays]
[Bell rings]
The following contest is a qualifying match
for the NXT North American championship.
[Byron] I can't stand these guys, man--
Representing chase university, Andre chase.
[Sudu] With Carmelo Hayes scouting from ringside, Andre chase, Von Wagner,
one-on-one, we'll see who's going to Halloween Havoc next on NXT.
Welcome back to NXT, we take you back to last week.
Brutus Creed and Damon Kemp going one-on-one
in yet another despicable act by Damon Kemp.
[Byron] Yes, Kemp absolutely just snapped,
nailing Brutus Creed 10 times, 10 shots
with that steel chair just showing the level of contempt and disdain.
Julius Creed, you want some? Come get some.
Is your shoulder blade hurting?
I'm fine.
-All right, chill. -You're good, relax,
he's got to look at you in order to clear you,
-that way we get back to normal. -We cannot clear him,
-this damage is Pretty bad. -He's good.
-I am fine. -No, you're not fine.
-Calm. -Yes, he is.
Who's crying this week?
Sit down.
Dude, I ain't got the Patience today, just get out of here.
Calm down, mate, I just wanted to see
what 10 chair shots to the back looks like.
Keep walking before I start stepping, I won't stop at 10 chair shots with you.
Oh, it's the old brother sticking up with the dumb run…
oh, young one, sorry.
Relax, I got it.
It's cute, it's cute, but, hey, if you come at me because diamond mine
has ended, it'll be your funeral.
Oh, is that so?
Yes, Roddy is in the hospital, he's out of commission.
Yes, but I'm not.
You think diamond mine is vulnerable?
Let's find out, let's run it tonight.
I'll see what I can do.
Yes, you think about that.
Doc, stay near, they're both going
to need medical attention after this match.
-Come here, sit down. -Sit down.
Sit down.
Hey, you got to keep him back here tonight,
I can't have him running him out there costing me.
-All right, I got it. -You got to chill out.
[Wade] Duke Hudson might be better off not antagonizing
the Creeds right about now.
[Sudu] Speaking of antagonistic, Von--
accompanied by Mr. Stone, Von Wagner.
[Sudu] Von Wagner's presence has certainly been felt
in NXT over the last year, but Wade, one thing has alluded Wagner
and that is championship opportunities.
[Wade] Yes, look, he had a championship opportunity
the very first night about a year ago.
Since then, really through his own fault,
he has been suspended several times for acts of wanton violence,
but a win tonight could certainly put him in a championship picture,
although then same of course could be said for Carmelo Hayes.
[Sudu] Right, Carmelo Hayes joining us on commentary.
Carmelo Hayes, thank you--
[Carmelo] About time you introduced me.
[Wade] Trust me, the kid's here on work experience Melo,
I fully apologize for it.
[Sudu] Listen, Carmelo, I saw the look on your face just now,
obviously looking at Andre chase who pinned your shoulders last week.
You experienced some setbacks recently.
[Carmelo] Setbacks? Listen, when I was a kid
I used to ask for setbacks for Christmas
just so that I could overcome them and stunt on these hoes.
[Sudu] Coming up later tonight, it is official,
the Brawling Brutes against Pretty Deadly for the NXT Tag team championships.
[Wade] Sounds like we got ourselves a main event.
It's going to be a big fight too, I love it.
[Byron] Certainly do.
Carmelo, obviously, you bounced back tonight with a victory.
Congratulations to you, but here's my question.
You're heading into a ladder match, North American title on the line.
The last time you were in that situation it didn't work out too well for you.
Hey, Byron, I know you're new here or newer here,
[Carmelo] but you don't talk about all the things that went wrong,
we talk about all the things that went right here. Right, Wade?
[Wade] What are you guys doing? We have an esteemed guest with us,
a-champion, start treating him with some respect.
Listen, Carmelo Hayes is now experienced in ladder matches.
[Carmelo] I am. [Wade] When a man is experienced,
he simply does not miss.
Things are going to be very different at Halloween Havoc
and the a-champ will rightfully get his North American championship back.
[Byron] Well, part of that experience tends
to include the assistance of Trick Williams at times
which we saw earlier.
[Carmelo] Again, I'm just saying. I'm not trying
-[Carmelo] to cause any -[Byron] Hey, go back to raw with all
that negative energy, man.
Keep that out of here, man.
[Wade] That sums Byron Saxton up.
Listen, Saxton, Trick Williams is a very good friend of Carmelo Hayes,
that's why he helps him out.
[Wade] He doesn't need the help, but that's what good friends do.
You wouldn't know anything about it, Saxton.
You've never had a good friend in your life.
[Sudu] Right now, Von Wagner reeling at the hands of Andre chase.
[Byron] Put your hands up. Massive opportunity on the line
for one of these two men qualifying
for the NXT North American championship ladder match
at Halloween Havoc for the right to lose to Carmelo Hayes of course.
[Sudu] Here it comes.
Give me a C.
[crowd yells "C"]
[Byron] This is ridiculous.
A. [crowd yells "A"]
S. [crowd yells "s"]
It's Pretty neat. E. [crowd yells "E"]
U. What's that spell? [crowd yells "U"]
[Sudu] The bar is pretty low for you possibly.
Andre chase firing up the chase u students' session.
Oh, but what is Mr. Stone doing?
Thea Hail is hoisting Mr. Stone on her shoulders and--
[Wade] Oh shoot.
[Indistinct]
Outside, but wait, Thea Hail has had enough.
Get out of here.
That's assault. Thea Hail's got some moves.
That was awesome.
[Sudu] Theo Hail sending Mr. Stone onto the mat outside the ring.
Now Andre chase distracted and Von Wagner looking to take advantage.
Chase towering. Shoulders are down for Wagner, one, two.
An opportunity at Halloween Havoc.
[Wade] So close.
A millisecond away from victory,
but Von Wagner is the most dangerous man in NXT and he's about to prove it.
[Sudu] Yes. Finishing touches on chase.
[Byron] That's a teachable moment right there, folks. It might be over.
One, two, three.
[Sudu] Wagner punches his ticket
to Halloween Havoc.
[Von Wagner's music plays]
Here is your winner, Von Wagner.
[Byron] That was an impressive display by Von Wagner without question.
[Carmelo] Okay.
[Sudu] One more spot filled in the ladder match
for the NXT North American championship.
Carmelo Hayes, Oro Mensah, Wes Lee and Von Wagner.
Carmelo Hayes, how are you feeling about this?
[Carmelo] You know what, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter
if it's Von, it doesn't matter if it's Oro, it really doesn't matter
if it's that doofus, Wes Lee.
[Crowd cheers]
[Sudu] What the? Oh my goodness.
[Wade] He almost took my eyeballs off.
[Sudu] Wes Lee just flew across our announce table, he's unhinged.
[Wade] Where did he even come from? Get the security.
[Sudu] Officials are doing their best to separate them,
but Wes Lee has had enough of Carmelo Hayes.
[Wade] Carmelo's shocked, you know the bad blood that exists here.
[Crowd chants "let them fight"]
Nathan, that should be you, but I lost against Von,
and Von beat Mr. Chase and is now going to Halloween Havoc.
I hear you, big man.
When I dropped the first fall in the series with Axiom,
I was down. Seriously I had to win like two matches in a row,
and trust me, mate, I was in my head about that one,
but I just blocked out all the negative energy and the self-doubt
and now it's 1-1, so next week,
I have a chance to qualify for that ladder match.
Well, brother, if I can't win it at Halloween Havoc,
-I hope you become champion. -Cheers, mate.
-Cheers, mate, all right. -I feel on top of the world.
Wendy Choo, I talk a lot of mess,
but I walk it like I talk it like I drop it.
Case and point, I dropped your, and imma do it again,
boot to face take two, boo.
Because when Lash Legend comes around, it's about to go down, okay?
[Sudu] Welcome back to NXT.
Earlier today,
we saw Grayson Waller making preparations on the second episode of showtime.
Here we go. Hey, idiots, over here.
Second episode of the Grayson Waller effect, you have one job.
Make sure no visions of Apollo Crews come true, okay?
He's a coward and he's jealous. You stick with me, understand?
Park the car, ranger. Let's go.
[Wendy Choo's music plays]
[Wade] Grayson Waller, his usual amenable self.
Remember, he is face-to-face with Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade
later on tonight.
[Bell rings]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing Wendy Choo.
[Sudu] Look, I know we usually refer to Wendy Choo as whimsical,
but she made some comments recently,
Byron, that implies there's more to Choo than just silly string
and daytime naps.
[Byron] Well, not just comments, we've actually seen it, Sudu.
We saw it a few weeks back in that lights out match against Tiffany Stratton.
We've seen that when Wendy Choo gets pushed she will bring it,
and I believe old Lash Legend has pushed Wendy to a point
that we're going to see a different version of Wendy here tonight.
Exactly, see?
Continuing to push the buttons
[Sudu] Legend going after Choo right away.
Almost got hit by the pillow.
[Wade] Listen, I will credit Wendy Choo with stepping things up
of late and getting a lot more serious than she usually does.
[Byron] Look at this, Wade.
Lash as you know is just a completely different caliber
of athlete to anybody else on the NXT roster.
Wendy's problem is, she doesn't know her own limit.
Well, she's about to meet her limits face-to-face in the form of Lash Legend.
[Sudu] Wendy Choo is not backing down tonight,
said she wants to teach Lash Legend humility,
and a great start here for Wendy Choo.
[Wade] Isn't that what Wendy should do?
Exceed the limits that people place on you, the expectations?
Wendy Choo's biggest advantage in a match up like this is experience.
We know for a fact that the transition from w-- to NXT superstar is a huge goal,
but nobody has rued that goal-- oh my gosh.
Than Lash Legend.
Legend trying to turn the tide.
Wade, the heat between these two started
because Legend interrupted Choo's backstage interview
[Wade] she did, but who gave Wendy Choo the monopoly on interview time.
[Byron] Who gave Lash Legend the permission
to interrupt anyone she wants?
[Wade] She doesn't need permission, she's an Alpha female.
When she wants mic time, she's prepared to fight for it,
that's how it works in this game.
I had to fight for everything that I ever got in my career.
Lash Legend is smart enough to understand
that early on in her career that you have to take the bull
by the horns in this game.
[Byron] Well if Lash wanted your headset right now you'd give it to her?
[Wade] If she really-- of course,
I might invite her to the desk and replace you.
Actually, no, I think about it.
Lash Legend said it best herself, it doesn't matter if you're Wendy Choo,
Doja Kat, or Beyonce, when Lash wants to talk, get out of her way.
[Sudu] That's a bit edgy.
Legend better be careful not to get counted out here.
Just taking it to Wendy Choo right now.
[Byron] Lash we've heard her say it, that Wendy Choo is not on my level.
I'm going to push for the-- now a cover from Legend
trying to put away Choo, but choo kicking out.
[Wade] I'm going to put Wendy Choo to bed, as Lash Legend said.
Well, so far, it's going exactly how Lash Legend predicted,
it's one-way traffic, it's dominance.
[Sudu] Look, Lash Legend is extremely confident,
cocky in the eyes of many as well, and right now, you're seeing why.
[Wade] It ain't cocky when you back it up. Cover.
[Sudu] Wendy Choo with fight left in her still.
[Wade] We know her history, I mean even going back to high school,
was a top recruit in the country.
Set records at basketball at Texas A&M and played in WNBA,
so everything Lash Legend has touched she's succeeded at.
Here's what I like about Lash Legend, she came into NXT
looking a little raw at times, now she's really starting
to look polished, looking like the finished article.
[Byron] You got to credit and appreciate the fighting spirit right now
from Wendy Choo who does seem to be slightly over matched.
[Wade] There is a level of durability to Wendy Choo
that we have seen in the past,
that is something Lash Legend really needs to be aware of here.
[Sudu] Choo now finding an opening and Choo trying to take advantage
going for the legs of Lash Legend.
[Byron] Not a Pretty technique, but striking at any part of Lash Legend
that's available is what Wendy Choo was doing.
[Wade] Core competitor. Smartest thing you can do if you're Wendy Choo
is to take Lash Legend down and she has succeeded in doing so.
[Sudu] We've said like we've seen recently a more vicious side to Choo.
Forced to bring that side of herself out
because of how she has been treated here on NXT.
[Wade] She got caught.
A little too fast is Lash Legend and a little too powerful oh.
-[Wade] Counter, counter. -[Sudu] Okay. Hold on a second.
Legend, shoulders are down. Legend able to kick out.
[Byron] Choo continues to give herself a chance in this match up
and that's all she can really do.
[Sudu] Oh. Legend going for that pump kick,
-[Sudu] said she would take-- -[Wade] Oh, all the way up.
[Sudu] Legend off her shoulders.
Now Choo from the top.
The cover on Legend.
Wendy Choo puts away Lash Legend.
[Wade] Oh-ho-ho. Wow.
[Wendy Choo's music plays]
Here is your winner, Wendy Choo.
[Byron] Choo just needed a small window of opportunity and made it count.
[Wade] Choo pulls it off again.
Humbles Lash Legend.
Wes Lee, trying to send a message to Carmelo Hayes by attacking him is--
look, that wasn't a message.
That was a receipt.
Melo smashed a locker on my head, Kelly.
He tried to crush my skull and end my career.
I'm focused on the ladder match at Halloween Havoc
and I'm going all out for the title, but I'd be lying if I didn't say
that I wanted to get my hands on Melo just as bad as--
now, that is the real Wes Lee right there.
You're a wolf in sheep's clothing, my friend.
You like to act all sad and introspective with that lost boy look.
My friends are gone, but you, you're ruthless.
You hit the Don's leg, now the Don's pcl's going this way
while the rest of his leg is going that way.
I said I didn't want to win the match that way.
I'm sure. The Don and I know how to make things look like an accident,
but you know in your heart you did it on purpose.
Your actions have consequences, Wes.
[Wade] The D'Angelo herd may have thinned a little lately,
but they are still as dangerous as ever.
Wes Lee has himself a massive problem.
[Sudu] Well speaking of problems,
Gallus dealing with problems right now after their recent actions here on NXT.
Get out of here. Go.
[Crosstalk]
Poor security and the referee get roughed up
by the Gallus boys and now we're suspended?
We didn't realize how soft NXT's security was.
Must've been since before the Gallus boys showed up
and it will stay that way until the suspension is lifted.
Don't worry, Lads.
We'll be back soon enough.
Briggs and Jensen, one scrap doesn't mean anything to us.
Pretty Deadly, hold on to those titles real tight.
Bron Breakker, when we come back, don't think we're just coming back
for Tag team gold.
Soon it will be Gallus boys on top.
[Wade] Gallus boys may be gone, but their certainly not forgotten,
sooner or later their brand of bedlam will be back here at NXT.
[Toxic Attraction's music plays]
[Bell rings]
The following contest is a number one contenders match
for the NXT women's Tag team championship.
Introducing first, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne, Toxic Attraction.
[Sudu] Toxic Attraction with a lot on their minds after the events
that transpired earlier tonight, but coming up next,
we will find out
if it's Nikkita Lyons, Zoey Stark or Toxic competing
for the NXT women's Tag team titles.
[Crowd counts]
[Bell rings]
[Wade] After the best part of three years of trials, tribulations,
grit and determination, they have done it.
It's crazy that we're even here.
We shouldn't be best friends. Look at me, look at you.
You're a goody two shoes.
-Wow, really? -You are.
You're nice to everyone and you're just always trying to help everyone.
You're nice sometimes, that's something.
All right, all right. Clearly, we're different.
All I'm saying is I've known that I wanted to do this since I was little.
That's true. For me, my first love was gymnastics,
moved on to American ninja warrior. I had some great times there,
but five years ago after I had my WWE tryout,
I fell in love with this.
It was really a rough adjustment for me coming here
because I was the new girl.
I had to earn everyone's trust and respect in the locker room
and there was a time a couple of years back
where physically and mentally I needed to step away because I just didn't know--
I remember that.
-See, you are nice sometimes. -Oh, my god. See, this is why
I can't do anything nice.
-That was a really nice moment. -Get off me.
It was tough for me and I took some time away.
I just wasn't sure if this is where I belonged.
I think people don't realize that it was difficult for the both of us
because I didn't know if you were going to come back,
if we were going to still Tag.
I just didn't know what to do at that time.
You being there for me through that whole process
really brought us so much closer together
and then when I did decide to come back, I knew we had the same goals.
We wanted to be Tag team champs together.
Look at us now. We're champions together.
We're best friends.
We didn't come together just because we're gold hungry,
we wanted the best for each other, and here we are. This is why it works.
Toxic Attraction, you think these titles are out for a loan?
They're right where they belong and they must be crazy
if they think they're ever going to get these back.
Yes, we are not letting go of these, and moving on to Nikkita
and Zoey, they are great singles compositors, but as a Tag team,
-they are still a big question mark. -Period.
We'll be watching that Tag and whoever comes out and gets
-the next shot at these, we'll be ready. -Of course.
[Nikkita Lyon's music plays]
[Wade] That was a lovely story, but like the rest of us,
Carter and Chance are eager
to find out just who their next challengers are going to be.
Guess what? Time for waiting is over.
We're about to get ourselves an answer.
[Zoey Stark's music plays]
Introducing the team of Nikkita Lyons and Zoey Stark.
[Sudu] Another reign of terror begins.
Chucky's back and this time there's more of him than ever.
Don't miss the season premiere of Chucky tomorrow night
at 9/8 central on USA and Syfy.
Look, Nikkita Lyons, Zoey Stark dangerous on their own,
they now join forces, and Byron,
they've already put the NXT women's Tag team division on notice.
[Byron] Yes, you're absolutely right, Sudu.
A lot has been made about the time that Nikkita Lyons and Zoey Stark
have been a Tag team.
[Wade] The newness of this team, but these are two ladies
who have jelled quickly and are a major threat in this division.
[Sudu] They're facing Toxic Attraction tonight who as we witnessed earlier today
seems like they suffered some injuries.
[Wade] Yes, and this is ludicrous that they've been put in this position
by NXT management to get an opportunity back
at their own championships. They've already beaten up
and attacked by a very good friend of Stark and Lyons
in Alba Fyre swinging baseball bats with a bandon in the parking lot.
It's absolutely scandalous.
[Byron] Well, you see Gigi taped up from the said attacks
so clearly not a 100% here.
Where do you think Mandy Rose is right now?
[Wade] Yes, that's another concern. Of course, that has to be playing
on the minds not only of myself, but of Toxic Attraction.
How can they even begin to focus on this opportunity
as number one contenders match up.
[Sudu] Zoey Stark, the smile on her face.
Look, a lot of history between Zoey Stark and Toxic Attraction.
[Byron] You think back to a year ago, it was Toxic Attraction
that caused a serious knee injury to Zoey Stark, placed her on the shelves.
I guarantee you she hasn't forgotten about that.
In fact, that's a motivating factor for Zoey in this match up.
[Sudu] Well, remember, it was also Jayne and Dolin
who took Lyons and Stark's slot in the WWE--
Whoa, and now quick cover. Kicking out as Jacy Jayne now
going after the cover on Stark.
We are moving here.
Another cover. Shoulders down, kicking out.
[Wade] Both teams looking to finish off this one quick.
[Sudu] Once again, this time it's Jayne.
Stark able to kick out.
As I was saying, they took their spots in the women's Tag team tournament,
the WWE-- Gigi Dolin tagging in. Wade.
[Wade] Who's fault was that? It was Zoey Stark's own fault.
She came back from a long-term injury too quickly,
got a little too confident.
Took on Mandy Rose, and got put back on the shelf.
-[Wade] You can't blame Toxic Attraction. -[Sudu] Now the cover on Dolin.
Dolin kicking out.
Tag made now as Nikkita Lyons enters this match
and so does Jacy Jayne.
[Byron] Oh, look at Nikkita unleash on Jacy Jayne.
[Wade] Oh, best striker in the women's division
and Toxic Attraction. Just do not look like their usual selves
out here.
[Byron] Mentally, physically, to your point, Wade,
there's no way these two-- oh, oh, look out. Oh.
Gigi Dolin with the taped ribs.
[Crowd cheers]
[Sudu] It is Stark and Lyons on top.
Who will face Carter and chance?
Welcome back to NXT number one contender's match
for the NXT women's Tag team championships underway.
Look, during commercial break we really saw Toxic Attraction take over.
Who will face Katana chance and Kayden Carter?
[Wade] Madams keeping a close eye on proceedings,
but like you said during the break, Toxic Attraction got back on top.
Byron Saxton, how good do they look?
How lucky are you getting to sit ringside and witness the perfection
that is Toxic Attraction?
[Byron] I consider myself very fortunate, which, by the way,
Wade, I've been meaning to ask you. Hold on.
[Sudu] Now a cover from Jayne.
An opportunity at chance and Carter.
Lyons kicking out.
[Byron] You appear to have a Pretty good relationship
with Toxic Attraction. Could you put in a word perhaps
for the sax man?
[Wade] No. [Byron] No?
[Wade] Trevor Noah might have a shot with dua lipa,
but the only place that you and Toxic Attraction
are going to be getting together is in your dreams.
They only want the finest men out there. Men like me.
[Byron] Sorry I asked.
[Sudu] Right now, Jacy Jayne in control.
Look, Jayne and Dolin were two of the most
formidable Tag team competitors.
You got to say recently in NXT, but can Lyons unseat them by, oh,
-[Sudu] picking up the opportunity? -[Wade] What do you mean recently in NXT?
The most formidable Women's Tag team competitors in the history of NXT.
They have dominated since arriving here.
-[Wade] Two-time NXT women's champions. -[Sudu] Tag made.
[Wade] They're bound to become number one.
[Sudu] Stark tagged into this one.
Zoey Stark is charged up.
[Wade] Yes, let's not jump the gun too quick here.
Zoey Stark here momentum on her side.
I'll credit Zoey Stark, perhaps
the most explosive competitor in the women's division.
[Sudu] Well, as we mentioned earlier, Lyons and Stark
both dealt with injuries earlier in their partnership.
And now that they're both healthy,
you've got to believe they can be unstoppable.
[Byron] Sometimes it takes a few setbacks to really. Fire up your focus.
[Sudu] Stark is fired up.
Here's an opportunity at chance and Carter, and Dolin kicks out.
[Wade] This match up just did a 180 with the intervention of Zoey Stark.
[Sudu] Tag made.
[Wade] The question is how much does Nikkita Lyons have left
in the tank after the beating she took from Toxic Attraction?
-[Sudu] Gigi Dolin. -[Byron] Apparently, a lot, Wade.
[Sudu] Folded up. Here's the cover.
Oh, Jayne coming in to save the day.
[Wade] What has time taught us about Toxic Attraction?
You can never write them off, even when the chips are down,
even when they're being attacked prior to this match up.
[applause]
Zoey Stark, Jacy Jayne wiping themselves out,
both had the same idea.
Chance and Carter looking on, looking to see
who's going to be the next challenger for the NXT women's Tag team titles.
[Sudu] Look, if you are Carter and chance, which one of these teams
[Sudu] would you prefer to face?
[Wade] I'll be perfectly honest with you, if I was Carter and chance,
I would be hoping that all four women take each other out.
Whoever wins the match up will make it easy for me.
That's always my philosophy.
You must be loving every second of this.
[Sudu] Dolin and Lyons trading shots.
[Wade] Getting gritty in there between Nikkita Lyons and Gigi Dolin.
Nikkita now, oh, trying to hoist up Gigi.
[Sudu] Nice counter.
Oh, Dolin with the impact.
[Wade] Speed of movement from Dolin, knew she could not match--
[Sudu] Tag made.
[Wade] The powerhouse, Nikkita Lyons, in a brawl.
[Sudu] Now here comes Jacy Jayne,
and this could be over.
This is an opportunity at Tag team gold, and Zoey Stark saving her and Lyons' shot.
[Byron] At the last possible second this incredible match continues on.
[Wade] All four ladies looking completely spent at this point.
Who wants it more?
[Sudu] We know Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin-- Whoa.
[Wade] Talked about those
-[Wade] dangerous kicks -[Sudu] Tag made.
[Wade] Of Nikkita Lyons.
[Sudu] Here comes Zoey Stark.
Oh, Jayne able to get out of the way quickly.
[Wade] Whoa, what a shot? Bull hammer like strike.
Cleaning house.
[Sudu] Taking out both Lyons and knocking down Stark.
Now Gigi Dolin tags in.
Oh, Nikkita Lyons--
-[Wade] thwarting the plans-- -[Sudu] once again.
[Wade] Of Jacy Jayne. [indistinct]
[Sudu] Clutch, and now, oh.
This one might be over. Tag made.
Here comes Nikkita Lyons. Stark taking care of Jayne on the outside.
-[Wade] There's the roar. -[Sudu] The lioness roars.
The cover and opportunity at chance and Carter.
[bell rings]
They have booked it.
[Nikkita Lyons' music plays]
Here are your winners, Zoey Stark and Nikkita Lyons.
[Sudu] Zoey Stark and Nikkita Lyons putting chance and Carter on notice.
[Wade] This night went from bad to worse
for Toxic Attraction, and now perhaps, Zoey Stark and Nikkita Lyons
on the road to redemption because they've earned themselves
a Tag team title opportunity.
[Sudu] Chance and Carter look confident,
but now they know who will face them next
for the NXT women's Tag team championships.
[Byron] I don't know about you guys, but I am excited about that match.
[Sudu] They were looking for the titles,
so was this man who never lost his title in the first place.
[Music]
I have never feared pain.
Pain makes you feel alive,
but agony is a different type of feeling.
When I injured my ankle, it was far, far more than just a searing pain
of a snapped ligament.
The agony I felt to vacate my NXT UK championship,
a title I slayed an unbeatable force to win,
a title I defended with pride and honor was taken away,
not by an opponent but by circumstance.
It was my privilege to shoulder the weight of an entire brand,
but my biggest challenge was that it was sitting
and watching NXT UK breathe its last breath.
I watched in frustration as worlds collided.
Titles were unified knowing that it should've been me
in that ring against Bron.
Opportunities like that only happen
once in a lifetime.
I can't change the past, but I can change the future.
Bron Breaker is a great champion, but he's a man,
and at Halloween Havoc, he's stepping into the ring with the machine.
Jd McDonagh likes to take credit for my injury
and my body bears the scars of our great battles,
but Jd knows in his heart that I stop at nothing to be victorious.
I leave every ounce of myself in that ring including days, weeks,
months of my career.
That is something Jd talks about but he doesn't possess.
At Halloween Havoc I will suffer,
I will endure a great deal of pain,
but it will be worth it because I will once again
become champion as the world says
in unison long live the Czar.
[Music]
[Sudu] NXT title on the line two weeks from Saturday at Halloween Havoc
and so is the pride between these two former best friends
turned bitter rivals.
Perez, Jade meet face to face on the Grayson Waller effect next.
[Grayson Waller's music plays]
Back by overwhelming demand, the second episode
of the Grayson Waller effect.
We've got millions watching right now including you, Apollo.
I know you're watching, but you can't do a thing, Lad.
I've got security here.
I'm feeling safe, and hey, let's get the GWE TV camera on me too.
There it is. Man, I'm looking good.
Hey, hey. I'm live on Instagram right now too.
We'll get that up on the screen.
Everyone already follows me, so jump on, get in the chat
and get a second vision of the show.
Hey, let's start off hot right now.
My first guest is the Tony hawk of NXT,
Cora Jade.
[Cora Jade's music plays]
[Wade] Cora Jade bringing a little protection
of her own to the ring.
This one might get a little tasty.
[Sudu] A completely revamped attitude by Cora Jade.
Her opponent at Halloween Havoc,
she's getting the Grayson Waller rub tonight too, Roxanne Perez.
[Crowd cheers]
[Roxanne Perez's music plays]
[Byron] Perez all smiles here tonight, but you know there's a lot
of pain behind that smile after getting stabbed
in the back by Cora Jade.
[Wade] Friendship is over permanently. Separated for good
just like Gisele and Tom Brady.
Sorry, Roxanne, I didn't have a booster seat for you,
but hey, Cora-- oh, Roxanne.
The match is happening at Halloween Havoc.
Yes, so I've heard.
Let me ask you something.
How many people did you have to cry to in order to get this rematch, huh?
Actually, it was Pretty easy since everyone wants to see me kick your--
using everybody else to get what only you want.
Typical Roxie.
Ladies. Ladies, stop interrupting me.
This is my show, okay?
Roxanne, question.
This is the second time you're getting in there with Cora Jade.
How are you feeling knowing that--
I feel nothing, because I'm going into this match with no emotion,
unlike heatwave where I was filled with mixed emotions and--
aw, are you going to cry?
Is this another Roxanne sob story?
This isn't a sob story, Cora.
I don't know if you remember,
but we wanted to break into the WWE together.
Rise to the top of women's division and raise the bar together.
Be what the four horsewomen were to us,
but the second you thought I inched a little bit past you,
you threw it away, but that's okay,
because at Halloween Havoc, I leave you behind
and go on to continue what we set out to do by myself.
Look, at Halloween Havoc after I beat you once again,
everybody here's going to realize that Roxanne Perez
was a whole lot of Internet hype and not a whole lot of talent.
You're just not good enough to be part of the generation of Jade.
Cora, now that the true Cora's out,
let's say it like it really is.
For one whole year, you put on this whole nice girl act
that no one was buying,
and the second you realized no one was buying it,
you blamed me and you blamed them.
Cora, you and your "generation of Jade" are full of--
hey, we do not use that type of language on this show,
and that's the second time you girls have interrupted me.
Just so you know, I have two huge scoops you don't know about.
First thing, Instagram, ready for this?
In two weeks' time, you girls will be playing a little
of pick your poison.
You'll be choosing each other's opponents and the whole WWE roster
is fair game. Oh, Instagram likes this.
They said, "Roxanne Perez versus Omos."
That would be great, but hey. Second thing--
you know what? Perfect.
I have quite a few people in mind.
Oh, yes? So do I.
You're not even going to make it to Halloween Havoc.
Wishful thinking--
Second thing.
If you would stop interrupting Grayson Waller.
Your match at Halloween Havoc
is a spin the wheel make the deal match.
Yes, now we're talking. Oh.
What's wrong, Cora?
-You okay? -There's some great matches on there.
There's a buried alive match.
What about a casket match. Those things are terrifying. Boiler room brawl.
Hey, hey. You know what?
Why don't we do a little Grayson Waller exclusive
and spin it right now? Hey.
If it lands on spinner's choice,
Grayson Waller chooses the match you girls are having at Halloween Havoc.
Good one.
You know what? You girls both absolutely suck.
I'm going to spin that wheel right now.
Hey, security, you watch these girls. Cameraman, you're with me, Lad.
This is what you get on the Grayson Waller effect.
You never know what I'm going to do.
I'm going to be spinning that wheel right now.
This is exciting, and the fact--
I knew it wasn't Apollo Crews, but hey.
Let's spin the wheel right now and find out what match they're having.
Cole minor's glove.
I don't know what that is. That sounds sick.
Oh, spinner's choice.
I've got some ideas for some matches these girls could have.
Oh, oh, oh. It's getting there.
A weapon's wild match.
That's Pretty good.
Hey, security. Security.
Whoa.
[Wade] Might not have to wait until Halloween Havoc.
[Sudu] We know these two competitors cannot stand one another.
[Wade] That is the first time in history that security have done their job on time.
[Byron] Just trying to do their jobs.
Trying to separate Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez.
Grayson Waller hired security to protect him from Apollo Crews.
[Wade] Grayson Waller is taking selfies in there right now.
[Byron] Just having himself a good time. Imagine what this'll do for his ratings.
-[Grayson] Hey, hey, hey. -[Sudu] Wait a second.
-[Sudu] Oh, my goodness. -[Wade] Is that? It's Apollo Crews.
Security's tied up. Apollo's got Grayson.
Well, these two have been going back and forth for weeks now.
Waller's under the ring.
-[Sudu] What's he doing under there? -[Wade] He's been kidnapped.
In the meantime, Perez and Jade
still trying to tear each other apart here.
Security have their hands full. They should be under the ring too,
but I'm not going under ther
[Sudu] I don't think they've noticed.
[Wade] What a chaotic breakdown here on the Grayson--
[Sudu] Oh, my god. His eye.
That's the vision Crews had of Waller a few weeks ago. It is now a reality.
[Wade] Did he jam a pen in his eyeballs?
Where are you going, man? Where are you going?
[Sudu] Grayson Waller, his clothing teared.
I don't even know what's happened to his eyes.
[Sudu] Julius Creed in action. Coming up next on NXT.
-Do you think this is a joke? -We have put all of our time,
all of our energy into this mission and you can't get the job done.
Do you think this is a joke?
-Take it seriously. -Rip, Jagger.
You need to understand we're not mad, we're disappointed.
You need to be better.
[Wade] Whoa. Disappoint the schism at your peril.
Who the hell is under that hoodie anyway?
[Sudu] That's still a mystery.
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Representing the Creed brothers,
Julius Creed.
We can only imagine what must be going through the mind
of Julius Creed right now.
Diamond mine in a rocky spot.
His brother Brutus aim for the Tag team titles they once held now
in the hands of Pretty Deadly, and Byron,
it's all because of one man, Damon Kemp.
[Byron] Yes, Damon Kemp who claimed he felt disrespected,
that's why he essentially made it his mission to destroy diamond mine
from the inside out.
[Wade] Oh, Byron Saxton, let me give you a little intro into Duke Hudson.
He is the hottest man in NXT, 100% prime aussie beef.
Get this, he has the buns of steel. Aren't you the lucky man?
[Byron] Aren't I so lucky. Also, professional pot stirrer,
which we saw earlier on.
[Wade] Nothing wrong with that. I made a career out of doing that.
[Sudu] As we know, earlier Brutus Creed with some injuries.
Look, Julius told him stay in the back tonight
and not to be out here with him. That's unusual.
[Wade] Yes, let me tell you this. It was for the best.
Brutus got laid out by Damon Kemp,
smacked to hell and back with that steel chair.
Oh. Oh, wow.
[Sudu] Julius Creed might put away Duke Hudson right here.
Creed with the quick victory.
[Creed brothers' music plays]
Here is your winner, Julius Creed.
[Wade] Wow, blink of an eye victory for Julius Creed. Didn't even break sweat.
That's the case as Julius Creed channeling all the emotion
that he felt over the situation with Damon Kemp,
over the situation with Brutus and came out and was absolutely dominant
against Duke Hudson.
That's a 270-pound top-class athlete he's throwing out there with ease.
[Sudu] Brutus Creed is out here and he is--
[Wade] Julius didn't want him out here,
because he thought he would get him disqualified
if Brutus got involved in the match up. The match is over now.
Look at the bruising all over the body of Brutus Creed,
taking out his frustrations on poor, old Duke Hudson.
[Sudu] Waited until the match was over and just smashing Duke Hudson right now.
They've got to separate Brutus from Duke.
Hey, Julius. Up here. Hey, Creeds.
Congrats on your win tonight, Julius, but at Halloween Havoc,
things are going to be a little different.
Damon, you get down here so I can beat your ass.
Easy, big brute.
You had your match.
Now, it's your brother's turn.
[Julius] Right, I got you. That's fine, I got you.
Hey, Damon. I'll be my brother's keeper.
You are so arrogant, I cannot wait, man.
You're damn right I am. You could be too if you were this talented.
Julius, you might be your brother's keeper, but he is my--
matter of fact, I am so confident that if you do manage to beat me
at Halloween Havoc, I'll get Brutus another match,
but under one condition.
I don't need another match, all I need is five minutes.
Whatever you want, you got it.
Hey, no, no, no, no, no. Hey, I know how this dude does it.
He wants a million stipulations, all right?
What's the deal, Damon? If you win, what?
I got to leave NXT?
I got retire? I got end my career?
That's your downfall Julius, and that just proves
you were so self-centered.
Everything isn't about you, this whole stipulation isn't about you.
It's about your brother.
I have things I want to accomplish here
and I cannot do that if I have to constantly look over my shoulder
for you two.
Julius, look at me.
I'm looking, I'm looking.
When I beat you, you are not gone from NXT.
Your brother is.
I'll beat your ass.
He accepts.
What?
Hey, I don't like to be cold hearted, but when the circumstance calls for it,
there is nobody, and I mean, nobody colder than me.
Damon, I got ice in my veins. It's not going to be good enough
to beat you, it's not going to be good enough to pin you,
it's not going to be good enough to submit you.
No, I got to send you out here the same way you sent out Roddy.
You like stipulations?
Well, Halloween Havoc, it's you versus me and in an ambulance match.
An ambulance match?
Sounds good. Oh, tell Roddy to make room for you.
Hey, you call for me, I answer on the first ring.
Damon Kemp, get your shit together. I'm waiting for you.
[Diamond mine's music plays]
[Sudu] The stakes couldn't be any higher.
[Wade] Oh, but if Julius loses at Halloween Havoc,
his brother's career is over.
I have a Pretty unique perspective on my opponents at Halloween Havoc.
I'm the only man on this planet who shared a ring with Bron Breakker, Ilja Dragunov.
Elias, the former NXT UK champion is unorthodox, ferocious, very dangerous.
We all know Bron, he'd run through a brick wall to keep that title.
We could be forgiven for looking at these two guys and thinking
that they're two wildly different athletes,
but to the educated brain, you can see
that these guys are exactly the same.
Boundless energy, passionate,
they both use their bodies as a weapon and neither one of them
have two brain cells in their heads that work together.
They're going to go out there and try and see who the toughest is,
who you can withstand the most pain.
What's my plan?
Simple, I'm going to let them.
The bait's already out there,
I'm just going to let the two animals tear each other apart.
See, at Halloween Havoc, it's not the strongest man
that's going to walk away champion.
It's not the most aggressive, it's the smartest man.
You can call me whatever you want.
Call me at vulture, a jackal, a hyena.
At the end of the night at Halloween Havoc when the lights come down,
you will call me NXT champion.
You put your work in, you deserved it, bro. Let's go. You deserved it.
-Hank, huge opportunity tonight, brother. -Yes, sir.
You first match as a contracted NXT superstar.
Yes, sir.
Buddy, first match. Don't blow it.
All right, all right.
I'm going to make you all proud for real.
Xyon Quinn, ain't going to know what hit him.
Yes, sir.
Hey, [indistinct]
Quincy.
What's up, man? How you doing, bro?
If I could be serious for one second, watch out for Xyon.
I mean as much as Quincy loves those tribal tattoos,
I kind of pissed him off last week.
Piss off? Who could be mad at Quincy though?--
Exactly.
Who could be mad at Quincy?
Hey, you know what, man? I appreciate the heads up though for real.
I'm going to get after it. I'll see you all out there.
[Crosstalk]
[Sudu] Quinn takes on the newest signee. Hank Walker next.
Next week is the trilogy match between myself and Nathan Frazer.
[Sudu] We're tied at one apiece in this best of three.
[Wade] For a spot in the North American championship ladder match
at Halloween Havoc.
When you think of trilogies, some of the greatest superheroes come to mind.
This story with Nathan, it's not playing out
in a comic book page, it's live action.
It's intense,
and I know he will bring up things we've never seen before.
The first two much were so close
it could've have gone either way.
I expect this one to be even closer,
but the cool thing about the trilogy story with Nathan is that instead of reading it
on a page, I get to write the final chapter.
[Xyon Quinn's music plays]
The stakes are sky-high when the trilogy concludes next week.
That is some can't miss TV.
[bell rings]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Xyon Quinn.
[Sudu] The Samoan Ghost looking as fierce and intense as ever.
[Hank Walker's music plays]
His opponent, Hank Walker.
[Sudu] Here comes the newest signee
to NXT after a victory against Javier Bernal recently.
Hank Walker was offered a full-time NXT contract
by two-time hall of famer, Shawn Michaels.
Is this not the best story ever, guys?
[Byron] No.
Listen, I'll admit it right now, okay?
I purchased the ticket, I'm on the Hank the tank man wagon, Wade.
I might have an extra one for you if you want it.
[Wade] Don't want it. Okay, here's my problem right off the bat.
This guy Hank, he got hired two weeks ago.
He hasn't contacted a seamstress, "hey, can you make me a pair of trunks?
A singlet. Get myself a pair a boots."
[Sudu] It's a process, Wade.
It takes time.
[Wade] I got my gear made quick as a flash as soon as I got hired
and it looked great. This guy's still in his security outfit.
He's still learning.
[Sudu] Looks like Xyon Quinn looking to teach him a lesson,
but Walker turning things around.
[Wade] Yes, you can't deny the raw talent of Hank Walker.
He's rough around the edges, yes.
A lot learn? Yes, but he's got something special.
That's the word. The word is raw.
Raw talent indeed. I'll say he's really got something special,
but when you get in there with a polished top-level star like Xyon Quinn,
what do you think is going to happen? You're going to end up tasting his boots.
[Sudu] Well, you mentioned planning and Quinn has been searching
for consistency in recent months,
but what you think's been missing for Quinn, Wade?
[Wade] It's very difficult to say. When you look at someone like Xyon Quinn,
the man is an absolute prototypical superstar,
bona fide, legit, athletic credentials.
He's got the size, the aggression, the power.
What he hasn't had lately is just that little bit of luck.
[Sudu] Now the cover. The could be a win and Walker kicking out.
[Wade] I'll say that he got very lucky when he got paired up
against Hank Walker, because poor Hank Walker now wants
to get back in his security gig,
because this is not working out well for him.
[Sudu] All right, Quinn's got to be feeling really confident.
Perhaps feeling like maybe this could be a walk in the park.
An easy victory for him it has been so far.
[Sudu] Quincy Elliot warned Hank Walker, told him
he thinks he might have made Quinn angrier.
We saw Quinn stopped by Quincy Elliot's celebration recently.
-[Sudu] Oh, here we go. -[Wade] Here we go.
[Sudu] Oh, I think that was an-- But Hank Walker maybe has a little bit
of that of his own.
[Wade] Hank the tank unleashed.
[Crowd chants, "Hank"]
[Sudu] The NXT universe loving Hank Walker.
Won the hearts of many in his debut victory.
[Wade] Got a little fire in his belly as Hank Walker.
Finally the shirt comes off. This guy is starting to look
like a real bruiser in the ring.
Xyon Quinn needs to come up with something real fast.
Xyon, you might have underestimated the ability of Hank Walker.
[Sudu] Certainly might have been. You can underestimate him,
you got to remember, Walker was a division one offensive lineman
before he came to NXT.
[Wade] Boom, right to the jaw.
[Sudu] Quinn does not care. Here's the cover
[Sudu] and Quinn puts away Walker.
[Xyon Quinn's music plays]
Here is your winner, Xyon Quinn.
[Wade] Well, it was a nice effort from Hank Walker there,
but ultimately, Xyon Quinn is just a level above.
This might not be over. Oh, come on.
[Sudu] Quinn wants some more.
Oh, it's Quincy Elliot.
[Crowd chants, "Quincy"]
Elliot coming to aid of Hank Walker.
[Wade] He's already been talking some smack to poor Xyon Quinn
of late.
[Sudu] How about this? Quinn leaving the ring after seeing Quincy Elliot.
[Crowd chants, "Xyon's scared of Quincy"]
[Wade] Listen, Xyon earned the victory, he should've left.
He should've left well enough alone.
[Quincy Elliott's music plays]
[Sudu] This is certainly an interesting friendship between Walker and quin.
[Wade] Oh, ho. Come on, Quincy.
Hey, listen. I don't know who you are, but you don't need to be dealing
with that Joe Gacy guy.
All he does is talk out the side of his mouth.
Listen, the guy's a hypocrite. It is bad that enough that he already has his--
Let it out.
Job well done.
Welcome to the schism's tree.
How disturbing is that? I was all a plan,
all an elaborate plan by schism to lure Cameron Grimes
in just to assault,
and we still don't know who's under that hoodie.
Grimes can put a stop to this whenever he wants.
Just embrace the schism.
That's all he has to do.
We know the Brawling Brutes came here tonight,
because they have not embraced the words of Pretty Deadly.
A huge opportunity coming up for the Brutes later.
Easy, boys, we're just here to wish you good luck tonight.
Calm down now. Let you know that once you beat Pretty Deadly
and become the NXT Tag team champions, we want the first shot.
-Is that right? -Yes.
What do you say? Is that all right?
Guys, guys, listen, listen. We know that tonight you're going
-to destroy Pretty Deadly. -Oh, and let me guess.
You want a pop at the new NXT Tag team champions.
-How'd he know that? -Get in line, boys.
[Crosstalk]
Damn, Butch.
If you want a shot at us,
you'll need to bring that same aggressive style
that you brought to Gallus last week.
-Oh, yes? -Fair enough.
You two need to get serious.
Are you lot finished?
Because I'm done. It's fight night.
Watch and learn, fellas, because we put on banger after banger
after banger after banger.
-That is true. -They are good.
[Crosstalk]
Brawling Brutes dropping some pearls of wisdom on the up
and comers here in NXT ahead of our main event.
[Brawling Brutes' music plays]
[Sudu] Brawling Brutes with a huge week ahead,
a six-man Tag team good old-fashioned donnybrook match
at extreme rules this Saturday.
Could you imagine walking into extreme rules
with the NXT Tag team championships.
[Wade] Easier said than done.
[Sudu] The Brutes against Pretty Deadly next for the NXT Tag team championships.
With me now is NXT champion, Bron Breakker.
Bron, any thoughts on what we've seen from Ilja Dragunov
and Jd McDonagh tonight?
They can watch as much film as they want,
train as hard as they want, and Halloween Havoc
is going to be a dog fight.
Bron Breakker, I don't believe we've met before.
I'm big body Javi, future NXT champion.
Now, look, Bron. You've already shown that you can beat JD,
and I'm sure you can take Ilja one-on-one,
so why make it a triple threat match?
The same type of match that cost you that title at roadblock?
Oh, yes, I've got the brain of an elephant.
You've got all the tools in the world, except this one.
Hey, not all of us can be big body Javi.
-Big body Javi? -Yes.
I can tell.
Look, my temper got me into the first triple threat match,
my pride got me into this one.
Your stupidity is going to make me request a match against you next week.
[Sudu] Breakker will defend his title at Halloween Havoc,
but which one of these two superstars will punch
their ticket to Halloween Havoc?
Axiom, Nathan Frazer the final match of their best of three.
An opportunity at the North American championship on the line.
[Wade] Cannot wait for that one, but as we heard earlier,
you take on the Don, there's going to be consequences.
Stacks looks to deliver them same consequences
when he goes one-on-one with Wes Lee right here next week.
[Pretty Deadly's music plays]
[Wade] Right now, it's the NXT Tag team titles that are on the line.
Don't the boys look resplendid?
[Sudu] When Pretty Deadly showed up tonight, they had no intentions,
or at least seemingly, to compete in a match.
[Byron] They had their state of the NXT commonwealth
which that was interesting to say the least.
[Bell rings]
The following contest scheduled for one fall
is for the NXT Tag team championship.
Introducing the challengers, the team of Ridge Holland and Butch,
the Brawling Brutes.
Their opponents, they are the NXT Tag team champions,
Kit Wilson, Elton Prince, Pretty Deadly.
[Crowd boos]
[Wade] I will say this, from the state of commonwealth address
to perhaps the toughest match of their entire careers,
with the gold on the line, this has been an epic bang fire for Pretty Deadly.
I'll say the state of the commonwealth will look particularly bleak
if Pretty Deadly lose the gold tonight--
[Byron] Wade, this is a perfect example of what happens
when you say the wrong thing on social media.
-[Byron] It can cost you-- -[Sudu] it was a hack.
You really believe it was a hack?
[Wade] Hack. Please ignore.
Anyway, even if it wasn't a hack, they were absolutely right,
Sheamus got battered last week on Smack Down
at the hands of imperium.
Perhaps a glimpse of what we're going to see at extreme rules on Saturday.
[Sudu] Look, despite how you feel, a Tag made,
as Kit Wilson enters the match.
Despite how you feel about Pretty Deadly,
I do have to agree what they said about beating complication.
Can you guys imagine what we will have to listen
to if Pretty Deadly can defeat the Brawling Brutes tonight?
[Wade] Yes, and I will say that what we heard earlier tonight
at the state of the Commonwealth address was perhaps the greatest segment--
oh, my gosh. That I've ever witnessed-- you can't be serious.
In NXT history. I simply say this, bravo.
[Sudu] Now Butch tagging into the match.
The Brawling Brutes you know love a good fight.
Teaming up on Kit Wilson.
[Byron] Look, these are the same two, in the Brawling Brutes,
who took the usos, the unified Tag team champions
to the limit a couple of weeks ago.
Pretty Deadly, I say their Tag team titles are in serious danger right now.
[Wade] Oh, no.
That's one reason why as well.
We know that this is a specialty of Butch,
bending the fingers right now of Kit Wilson.
Oh, my goodness.
Here's the disturbing thing. Butch enjoys it.
He enjoys every moment of this.
[Wade] Small joint manipulation, particularly disgusting to watch.
Hand surgeons around the world rejoicing right now
[crowd chants, "Bruiser weight"]
[Sudu] You see Elton Prince trying to extend himself for the Tag
and oh-- it's not a legal Tag.
Again, it was an illegal Tag.
[Wade] Worth a try.
Sometimes those work.
[Sudu] That's a legal now.
Now Prince into this match and going right at Butch.
We know that Butch and Holland-- now a cover for Prince,
and Butch quickly kicking out. Two of the toughest competitors
in the WWE.
What's the strategy tonight for Pretty Deadly
who didn't even know they were going to be facing
the Brawling Brutes tonight?
[Wade] This is where you prove your worth. If you are on top of the food chain,
if you are on top of the mountain of the Tag team division,
now you have to be able to take on challengers,
unexpected challengers like tonight against the Brawling Brutes.
[Sudu] Holland into the match.
[Wade] This is familiar.
[Crowd counts]
[Wade] Oh, my.
[Sudu] The Brutes just teeing off on Pretty Deadly.
Could the Brutes become the new NXT Tag team champions?
[Crowd claps]
Welcome back to NXT. Pretty Deadly defending the NXT Tag team titles
against the Brawling Brutes.
Before the break, you saw the Brutes in command,
but Pretty Deadly turning things around.
[Wade] It's what they do. They're just high-class,
and that has to be illegal, referee.
It's a wolfpack
[Sudu] Butch trying to take things to the extreme.
That seems to be a theme around here.
How about the pick your poison that was announced earlier tonight
between Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade?
[Wade] Yes, not only that, anyone in WWE is fair game
for Cora and Roxanne to pick as one another's opponents.
They can have anyone in WWE, not just NXT.
You're completely as right now Pretty Deadly picking apart Butch.
In this NXT Tag team title match up.
[Byron] Now Butch reeling. We talked about earlier tonight,
Javier Bernal challenging Bron Breakker.
Next week Breakker and Bernal will kick off NXT,
it's the first match of the show.
Breakker does not want to wait to get his hands on Bernal.
[Wade] Starting off hot next week.
[Byron] Oh, just toying with Butch a little bit.
That's a major mistake.
Elton Prince trying to hang in there with Butch right now.
Don't trade shots with Butch, either, or this will happen to you.
[Sudu] A seemingly bad idea from Prince, and Butch hasn't let go of his arm.
Every time it seems like Pretty Deadly find an opening.
Butch so technically-- Ridge Holland in.
[Wade] Astute, but Ridge Holland just raw power and brutality.
[Byron] We seen that power of Ridge Holland, remember,
a couple of weeks ago when Ridge got the 330-pound
top dolla on Friday night Smack Down.
Ridiculous power.
[Sudu] Showing it off right now. A busy week ahead
for the Brawling Brutes.
You got Sheamus getting a rematch against Gunther
for the intercontinental championship this Friday
on the season premiere of Smack Down.
[Byron] Of course, the very next day in a good old-fashioned donnybrook
in the extreme rules premium live event.
[Wade] Double stacked action here by Ridge Holland.
[Sudu] Now the cover. Could they--
oh, the Brutes almost becoming the new champs.
[Byron] To your point, Sudu, there's a real possibility Sheamus
becomes the next intercontinental champion.
We got Ridge Holland and Butch becoming the next NXT Tag team champions.
[Sudu] Hypothetically speaking, if that went down,
what would that mean for the Brawling Brutes as a whole?
[Wade] It would see them in the same universe as the bloodline
in that they would be holding gold,
and right now, Ridge Holland is dragging them closer and closer
to that destination, perhaps needing the Tag now to the fresher Butch
in the worst way. Take another look at this. Boom.
Cleaning the clock of Elton Prince, but Elton prince
somehow clinging on to the boot of Ridge Holland.
[Sudu] Tag made. Now Kit Wilson's in the match.
Ridge Holland who was going for the Tag, Wilson hanging on to Holland.
Holland might be fading. Kit Wilson is holding onto Holland
for dear life.
[Wade] Holland still marching forward, trying to make the Tag to Butch.
No way. He does.
Like a ragdoll with a cheetah on his back.
It shows you the toughness of the Brawling Brutes.
We could have new Tag team champions. This could be-- oh. So close.
[Wade] Wow, Pretty Deadly looking at desperation station
already in this match up.
[Crowd chants, "NXT"]
The NXT universe loving what they're seeing right now,
and Kit Wilson certainly cannot.
Boots to the face.
[Byron] Facial makeover courtesy of Butch.
[Wade] Now a nasty looking submission in the middle of the ring.
We might get a tap out here.
[Sudu] Oh, come on.
Now Prince trying to help.
[Wade] So much for that help.
Pretty Deadly in a world of trouble, and it keeps getting worse.
[Sudu] Butch taking out Prince.
Now Wilson all alone.
[Wade] I don't think Pretty Deadly have ever faced anything like this before
in their careers. Oh.
[Byron] Butch is operating on another level right now. Without question.
[Sudu] It shows you the fire inside of the Brawling Brutes.
They are hungry for gold.
Prince able to move out of the way. What is this?
[Wade] Oh, my gosh. Beautiful lung blower.
[Sudu] Tag team continuity there. The cover to retain the titles,
and Holland breaking things up.
[Wade] Great chemistry there from Pretty Deadly.
Somehow scavenging something out of this match,
managing to get themselves on top, and now Butch down
and perhaps about to be out.
[Sudu] Look, if Pretty Deadly successfully defend the titles tonight,
where would they rank, not just in NXT, but in all of WWE
as far as Tag team.
[Wade] They dominated NXT UK,
they dominated NXT,
it'll be these guys that'll dominate the raw and Smack Down ring.
[Sudu] Here's the chance to retain for Pretty Deadly, and Butch kicking out.
[Wade] That's about as close as you can get to a victory.
[Sudu] Kit Wilson can't believe it.
[Wade] Try calling this one now.
Championships on the line.
This is what it's all about. This is what NXT is all about.
[Sudu] Now here comes Elton Prince.
Oh, Ridge Holland taking out Prince again.
Butch in command of Kit Wilson, and Wilson's in trouble.
Prince on the outside.
Kit Wilson's got to get to the rope.
[Wade] Too far from the ropes. Prince with the assist.
[Sudu] Cover once again, and Butch continues to escape.
[Wade] Pretty Deadly just keep leaping from the frying pan that's on fire.
[Sudu] Once again, Butch bending the digits of Kit Wilson.
Could this be it? Could the Brawling Brutes
become the new NXT Tag team champions? Again.
[Wade] Elton Prince once again saving this match for Pretty Deadly.
[Sudu] Pretty Deadly's willing to do anything to keep those titles.
[Wade] Even I've got to start admitting that Pretty Deadly
are looking completely outclassed.
[Sudu] Not often you see the fear in the eyes of Elton Prince.
Did Prince just try to take out the referee? He sure did.
[Wade] Trying to get himself intentionally disqualified.
Perhaps the referee said something to him.
[Sudu] Pretty Deadly is in trouble. Ridge Holland tagging in.
Oh, it won't matter now.
-[Wade] Cover. -[Sudu] Look at this combination offense.
What the? Oh, it's imperium.
[Wade] Imperium?
Giovanni Vinci-- we're getting a little taster of extreme rules.
Ludwig Kaiser out here. Ludwig kaiser out of nowhere.
This happened a week ago on Smack Down as well.
[Wade] Chaos and Bedlam, this match continues.
The Tag is made.
Prince is the legal man, and oh, here it comes. Spilt milk.
The champs will retain.
[Pretty Deadly's music plays]
Here are your winners and still the NXT Tag team champions, Pretty Deadly.
[Wade] The brawl continues at ringside. Give a massive assist
to imperium, but yes, boy, Pretty Deadly retain somehow,
some way.
[Sudu] Yes, survive. Pretty Deadly survive this match,
because they were as good as done.
We were just about to have new NXT Tag team champions.
[Blade and Enofe's music plays]
Oh, come on.
Edris Enofe and Blade who Pretty Deadly [indistinct]
Earlier tonight.
Making their play for the next opportunity.
As long as they've got the gold, that bull's eye
will never leave your back.
There's Briggs and Jensen.
[Wade] The line keeps getting longer and longer of Tag teams.
[Sudu] Pretty Deadly survive once again to remain Tag team champs,
but when one problem goes away, there is always going to be a lot more.
Subtitles: Aadesh Surana away, there is always going to be a lot more.