[theme music playing]
[narrator] Then.
-[Ric Flare] Whoo. -[The Rock] If you smell…
[narrator] Now.
[Lammy] The King of Kings.
[John Cena] You can't see me.
[narrator] Forever.
Together.
It's Monday morning.
Why don't we have some fun with Bron Breakker, all right?
So I'm here at the PC. I know Bron's here. This is where he comes.
He lifts weights for nine hours, maybe runs the rope two times.
He's got no gas tank. [chuckles] Let's have some fun with Bron Breakker.
Oh, man, he's gonna hate this. This guy is so grumpy, lad…
[chuckles]
…but he keeps saying he's acting like I won't turn up.
I'm here and I never come to the PC. I don't need to. I don't train.
Here we go, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to WWE Performance Center.
What's up, [bleep]? [chuckles]
Look at this, everyone's training. Where is the lad?
There he is. Hey, hey!
-Film this, make sure you get everything. -[man] Okay, all right.
You know how to turn the camera?
-You got it? -[man] It's on. You're good.
Hey, what up, Bron?
Here it is. There's Bron Breakker.
Yes, trying to get on my medal back? It don't matter how much you train.
-You're not supposed to be here. -Working on that dust hand.
-Hey, get away from me. -You're not supposed to be here.
-You said I wouldn't be here. Here I am. -What do you say?
-Here I am. -You're not going to do anything.
-No, no. -You're not supposed to be here, Waller.
[screaming and fighting]
-Do something. -I am.
[shouting]
You're not going to do anything. You're not going to do anything.
[screaming and fighting]
-Go, get outta here. -Take it easy.
[upbeat music plays]
[audience cheering]
[Vic] There has been panic throughout the Performance Center
since yesterday after that altercation spread online.
What will happen when Bron Breakker and Waller
are under the same roof tonight?
Welcome to NXT.
["Impressive" playing]
[Vic] Vic Joseph alongside Booker T. And Booker, I got to ask you this.
Have you ever had such disdain for another superstar
you'd go to those lengths?
Well…
Tiffany is going to pay. I'm gonna give her an ass whooping.
[laughs]
-I think she means it. -We're about to kick the show off, dawg.
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Indi Hartwell.
[audience cheering]
["Keep Up" playing]
[Alicia] And her opponent, Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] I have never seen Indi Hartwell
as intense as we saw just saw her, Book.
She's trying to put Tiffany Stratton in her place here tonight.
-[Vic] Can you blame her? -[Booker] Hey, man.
Indi Hartwell has flipped the switch over these past couple of months.
I'm going to tell you, Vic, I'm liking what I'm seeing.
I'm loving it.
[Vic] What did you say? She was flipping the script?
She is taking it to Stratton right now. Hartwell is PO-ed.
What? Finally, the bell has rung. This matchup is underway.
[Booker] This is the fight I've always wanted to see out of Indi Hartwell
because Indi is looking to make that next step, Vic.
[Vic] Look, for Hartwell, she's taking the role of a leader in the locker room.
Obviously, with these moves, don't you think?
[Booker] Beautiful dropkick there. Let me tell you something.
-Cover here. -One, two.
[Booker] Now, think about the locker room leaders in this business.
The first person to come to mind is John Cena.
The guy would show up first, he would leave last.
And you think about the career he's had in this business. Oh.
[Vic] And Hartwell done messing around.
This is that growth you talked about several months ago
you needed to see out of Indi Hartwell.
She's taking nothing from anyone anymore. She wants what's hers.
She believes she has earned the right to challenge someone on the line
for the NXT Women's title. And a kick out by Stratton.
[Booker] You know what I'm seeing right now in Indi Hartwell
is she's believing in herself, but now, right there, Tiffany Stratton.
-[Vic] Oh. -[Booker] Whoa, whoa.
[Booker] Hard shot right there. A hard fall, Vic.
[Vic] Hartwell finished 2022 strong. What's next in her growth?
-[Booker] For Indi Hartwell? Like I say… -[Vic] Wow.
[Booker] …Indi, to me, she has that cup half full and still half empty.
But these next three months, Vic, is going to be very, very important
for Indi Hartwell.
[Vic] Stratton going up, going over.
Look, the bottom line is…
Into the cover, hooking both legs, and the kick out by Hartwell.
The bottom line is the women's locker room is upset.
That is what has brought the best out of Hartwell in this matchup thus far.
These two have gone back and forth.
But this, the turning point of the match, bam, for Stratton.
-[Booker] Yes, indeed. -[Vic] Back to the locker room.
[Vic] Who does Tiffany think she is that she deserves her own locker room?
-[Booker] She's Tiffany Stratton. -[Vic] What does that even mean, honestly?
[Booker] You don't have to like it, but you better learn to love it,
because she's the hottest thing going today.
That's Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] Stratton has said that the entire… Another cover, another kick out.
"The entire women's division failed miserably"
that's a direct quote, "in trying to replace her."
And said she believes she's already passed up the likes of Indi.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, when I look at Tiffany Stratton, man,
her light shines very, very bright, shines bright like a diamond, Vic.
I'm liking every… Look at this top wrist lock.
Beautiful, beautiful technique.
[Vic] You're finally focusing on Tiffany's moves, Book.
[Vic] You've been sitting here like Wade Barrett for the past two weeks.
[Booker] Like I said, I know talent, Vic.
I know talent when I see it. Right now, that's Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] I do wanna bring up the point,
you talk about what she has done inside the ring.
She claims, Booker, that she has picked up Sports Entertainment quicker than anyone.
[Booker] Vic, Vic.
[Vic] That's past and present, by the way.
[Booker] I can't question it because right now, when I see that…
Oh. Beautiful. I smell money, Vic, in Tiffany Stratton.
This right here is the next big thing.
[Vic] All the weight down. Hartwell could be rocked. She's dazed.
Does she have enough? And just able to kick out.
[Booker] Hartwell, like I say right now, she's been doing a hell of a job
to kick this year off, and a win over Tiffany Stratton,
this diamond, and I'm going to tell you, this would be huge.
[Vic] Stratton came back with her own personal celebration
at New Year's Evil.
What a celebration it was last night on RAW XXX.
[Booker] Yes, indeed.
I came to see a lotta my old comrades going out there and get the job done.
You quit?
-You quit, Indi? -[Vic] A lotta buzz this week.
RAW XXX, NXT tonight, SmackDown this Friday.
And, of course, this Saturday,
the road to WrestleMania begins at the Royal Rumble premium live event
in San Antonio, Texas.
[Booker] Yes, indeed.
I can't wait to get in the buzz. Head up on Friday to get there a little early.
Always about the Rumble, and you're talking about a rumble,
look at the ring right now. Indi Hartwell, Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] Hartwell now trying to feed off the NXT universe here.
And, look, even last week, during the altercation,
you seemed a little miffed by Hartwell's actions,
but how would you feel if someone came in and demanded their own locker room?
Take that back in the day, Book. You wouldn't have stood for it either.
[Booker] Who are we talking about? We talking about The Warrior?
We talking about Hogan? We talking about The Rock?
All these guys can have whatever they want because you know why?
They selling tickets. They putting behinds in seats.
That's what this business is all about, Vic.
You know what? I'm not gonna get into the weeds of that with you now.
Let's keep our minds on the match.
[Vic] Now, Hartwell turning things around. And Hartwell's fired up.
This is what Indi has been thinking about, all week long.
Taking it to Tiffany Stratton.
Nice spinebuster, into the cover, shoulders down, and a near-fall.
-Stratton just able to kick out. -[Booker] Let me tell you something.
[Booker] That right there is definitely what Indi Hartwell will have to do,
stay focused in this matchup. Don't lose that mindset.
That mindset to go out there and do anything by any means necessary, Vic.
We talk about that great action right there.
[Vic] She's bringing it to Stratton.
She heard what Stratton had to say about her wardrobe being in a trash bag.
Has heard what she has to say about the entire women's division.
Indi Hartwell is a leader. She's been here for quite some time.
She told me earlier today that the first time she met Stratton
when she was trying to help her, teach her,
some of the industry early on in her career.
Stratton just looked at her and walked by. Didn't even wanna shake her hand.
-[Booker] Come on. Yeah. -[Vic] Didn't even wanna acknowledge her.
[Vic] That's what's in the mind of Indi Hartwell right now.
[Booker] Tiffany Stratton right now is hurt. Come on, relax.
[audience chatters]
[Vic] The referee doing his job in checking on Stratton.
Stratton holding on to her left knee. Hartwell at bay.
[Booker] The ref's doing his job, having to rule with all the understanding
and know how to do his job. I love that.
[Vic] Now WWE medical coming out. This is, of course, the referee's… Oh.
Oh, come on. And you're smiling, Booker. What are you smiling at?
-[Vic] Cutting corners? -[Booker] That's steak and lobster, baby.
[Booker] That's champagne wishes and caviar dreams.
[Vic] Boom. What a moonsault…
One, two…
-…and what a win for Tiffany Stratton. -Ring the bell.
["Keep Up" playing]
[Alicia] Here is your winner, Tiffany Stratton.
-[Vic] You like that, don't you? -[Booker] Hey, that was a beautiful win.
[Booker] Tiffany Stratton, that beautiful moonsault
coming down from the heavens, man.
[Vic] What you're talking about? This is what you're talking about.
Before the moonsault, the referee was checking on Stratton.
We have the best medical team anywhere,
and right there showing her true colors, showing what she is about.
-And for Tiffany Stratton… -[Booker] Check it out.
Coming down from the heavens with the greatest of ease.
That's Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] Well, the center of the universe picks up a huge win here tonight
against Indi Hartwell.
[Booker] Are you okay, Vic?
[Vic] Yeah, I wanna focus on last week,
I don't wanna focus on what we've witnessed
because this was the main event.
Roxanne Perez after her tag team partner, Valkyria, was run off
due to Cora Jade, it was Roxanne Perez
who was able to step up to the plate and win.
Who was able to earn the victory, who was able to outsmart Toxic Attraction.
Can she do that again in Charlotte, February 4th, at Vengeance Day?
Jacy, last week you and your partner, Gigi Dolin,
suffered a loss because you kicked her right in the…
My biggest problem is not you stating the obvious,
it's calling Gigi my partner.
You might think it was a miscommunication, I call it an awakening.
See, it was in that moment that I realized I have been carrying Gigi Dolin
since the day we formed this group, and I'm done.
Check the receipts.
I'm the reason Toxic Attraction held on to tag team gold for almost a year.
Gigi Dolin has done nothing, but anchor me down for far too long
and I refuse to let her stop me
from becoming the NXT Women's Champion at Vengeance Day.
Wow, Jacy.
Well, what can we expect from tonight's championship summit?
Something you've never seen before. [chuckling]
[Vic] It sounds like we're gonna have some fireworks coming up later tonight.
But there is Thea Hail ready for her award ceremony.
It's coming your way next, live on NXT.
[upbeat music plays]
Julius, Brutus, did you guys get ready for that big match with Indus Sher?
I thought you needed some new training partners.
We're so excited to help you guys out. Iron sharpens iron.
As much as we help you, you'll help them. Matter of fact, my boy's are real hunk.
That's how you do it. Right there.
That's just like you taught us how to do it.
-Just right there. -Julius, stay on him. Good try.
Good, Brutus, good. Come on. Hips up. Let's go.
Stay on him. Good. Hips up. Let's go.
[grunts]
No, no. Finish him. Finish him.
Dude, never do that. Never do that.
[whistle blows]
Time. Good job, guys. Good job.
Mike, here.
When someone takes your leg, you get it out.
When you have theirs, you drive them into the mat, and you finish it.
We know this. Take a break.
Come on, coach, let me get some of this.
No, you stay here. I want a piece.
-Who's up? Come on. -I do.
Oh, yeah? Tall boy? All right, cool.
-You get up top. -Let's go, dude. Come on.
Just follow him. Come on.
-You can do it. Come on, baby. -There you go.
-There you go. You're up. -Angel, you're up.
-Hey, hey, hey. -Back up.
-That was a cheap shot and you know it. -It's just wrestling.
I came here to help you and you do that? That was cheap.
-This isn't over by a long shot. -Come on. Hey, come on.
-We're not finished. -Hey, hey, hey. Good job.
You've gotta stay focused, okay? Good job.
["Accomplished" playing]
[Alicia] Please welcome Andre Chase.
[audience chanting] "Thea."
Esteemed members of the Chase U student's section…
[audience cheering]
…distinguished guests,
the entire WWE universe watching at home,
and, of course, everyone here live in attendance.
[audience cheering]
Welcome to the Andre Chase University Award Ceremony.
[applause]
We have assembled here to recognize someone who's worked extremely hard.
This person has excelled in the classroom,
unfortunately, she didn't have the same success in the ring.
But that all changed last week.
[audience cheering]
This young lady showed courage and confidence.
She looked fear right in the eye and she didn't blink.
She said, "Fear, you don't scare me, mother…"
-Hey, hey, hey. -Don't say that. You can't say that. No.
[audience chanting] That's not PG.
I'm sorry. Thea, I'm just so proud.
So, it is my extreme honor and pleasure to present this award
for her first victory to Thea Hail.
[audience cheering]
[audience chanting] "Thea".
Thank you so much, Mr. Chase.
I love you guys so much. I love the student section much.
[audience chanting] "You deserve it."
Thank you. Thank you. I love you all so much.
["Irish Ace" playing]
Is this what we're doing now? Is this how far the standard has slipped?
All of this for one win?
We're doing participation awards in NXT now, and you're cheering for it?
[audience booing]
Thea, I'm a nice guy. I'm going to give you some life advice.
When you hang around with losers, every win means a lot, right?
I mean, especially with Chase U's win-loss record, am I right, Duke?
Don't worry about these guys kicking off, Thea, all right?
Because they're just as delusional as you three.
You stick you hands in the air, they chant along.
They're losers just like the three of you guys.
-Oh, no! -Hey, Thea, Thea, hey, hey.
[screams]
Listen, JD, it's bad enough that you come out here
and interrupt Thea's speech,
but I'm not gonna have you drag
the good name of Andrew Chase University through the ground.
[audience cheering]
This university means the world to me,
it means the world to Thea, it means the world to them.
[audience cheering]
Not Duke, though, right?
You didn't reel his name off. I'm just wondering does he love Chase U?
Let me just give you a bit of advice, I'm not some wet-behind-the-ear student.
Control your dog.
I'm not some wet-behind-the-ear student that you can curse at and hope I run away.
End this sad charade, get your crap out of my ring
because I'm dressed for a fight and you're dressed like a moron.
[audience cheering and booing]
One of the first lessons I teach my students is to always be prepared.
And if you stay ready, you don't have to get ready.
So, JD McDonagh, I'll give you
an Andrew Chase University-sized ass whooping.
[audience cheering]
-[Vic] What a right from Chase. -[Booker] Oh, no.
[Vic] Oh. McDonagh sent flying.
-Chase, McDonagh next, live. -[Booker] JD wasn't ready.
Come on.
[Vic] We are back live on NXT.
McDonagh, Chase, this match made official during the commercial break.
During the break, these two were slugging it out all around us,
and then, bam, the turning point moments ago,
which put a bullseye as Chase able to kick out.
A bullseye on the shoulder.
McDonagh, another cover, and another kick out.
You don't wanna have a bullseye anywhere on your body
when you're in the ring with a surgeon like JD McDonagh.
But Andre Chase has always prepared like an Eagle Scout.
-He was ready to fight. -[Booker] What are you talking about?
[Booker] JD McDonagh, only thing he did is protect himself.
-Who threw the first punch? -[Vic] Who came out here?
-[Vic] Who wasn't supposed to be here? -[Booker] You saw it.
[Vic] You saw JD just strut down here in the middle of an award ceremony
-which is what led to this matchup. -[Booker] Tell it like it is.
[Vic] Now, Chase turning things around. And McDonagh now right back in front. Up.
-Belly to back suplex by Chase. -[Booker] Nice belly to back by Chase.
[Vic] But I wanna bring this up about McDonagh.
There's no way Andre Chase forgot to mention Duke Hudson's name.
There you see Duke on the outside.
It was a broad brush to include everyone in Chase U.
[Booker] Let me tell you something. Did you see the look in Duke Hudson eyes?
Did you see it?
He looked befuddled himself he didn't get a mention.
Hey, but that's another story. I have nothing to do with that.
[Vic] I feel bad that Thea Hail picked up her first win last week.
It was being celebrated here tonight by Chase U.
Andre Chase now inverted atomic drop.
Still feeling the affects of that steel steps earlier.
[Booker] You're talking about that win over Valentina last week?
-[Vic] A win's a win. -[Booker] Let me tell you something.
I get it because Chase U hasn't had a whole lot to celebrate these days.
I do get it. Yeah, celebrate. Take TV time. Valuable time.
Time that JD McDonagh could be having.
Of course, he's frustrated looking at that.
-Give me a E. -[audience] E.
-U. -[audience] U.
-What's that spell? -[audience] Chase U.
[Vic] I don't know if you notice. I'm watching Duke Hudson.
He's celebrating along with Thea Hail and the Chase U student section.
[Booker] You know why? 'Cause he's on the team.
He's a team player. I get that.
Let me tell you, Chase U has done a lot for Duke.
[Vic] Whoa, into the cover. McDonagh just able to kick out.
For those were snarky unnecessary comments made by JD,
as Andre Chase here snatching, dropping,
came so close to putting down McDonagh.
All McDonagh's trying to do is drive that wedge in Chase U,
and there's no reason for it. This isn't his business like you said.
[Booker] You know what? 'Cause he's JD McDonagh.
He's that number one stunner. That ultimate antagonist.
A guy that's there to get under your skin.
[Vic] That number one stunner might be down for a count of three,
and another near-fall.
McDonagh now going right back in, and, oh, nice backdrop.
[Booker] Beautiful. Did you see the way JD McDonagh set that up right there?
Walked in. Looked like he was out of position,
but was in perfect position for that shot.
[Vic] McDonagh now focusing, and big clothesline upending,
decleating Andre Chase. And now, Chase falls down.
Rolls through again. Shoulders down, shoulders down.
-Another near-fall. Wow. That was close. -[Booker] Whoa, whoa.
[Vic] Could you imagine the enrolment numbers for Chase U
-if Andre is able to knock off JD? -[Booker] Let me tell you right now.
That would've been a huge win for Andre Chase as well as the university,
but like I say, we're dealing with the… Oh.
[Vic] Looking for the Devil Inside. Got caught with a knee.
And then answers back with a headbutt.
[Booker] Talking about a guy who's willing to do anything,
and I'm talking about anything to win. That's JD McDonagh.
That's that man. That number one stunner.
[Vic] NXT universe fired up.
Thea Hail fired up on the outside. Again, gets countered, gets dropped.
-[Booker] Whoa, good night. -[Vic] Crawling into the cover.
This could be it. What a huge… Oh.
What a win that would have been for Andre Chase, for Chase U.
Talk about another counter of the Devil Inside.
[Booker] I'm surprise the teacher would make that mistake.
Leaving McDonagh so close to that bottom rope.
[Vic] Why don't you stop throwing shame on Andre Chase?
[Booker] I'm really surprise with the teacher,
the coach, putting himself in that position.
[audience cheering]
[Vic] Chase U chants ringing out. Oh, took too much time.
[Booker] Veteran move right there by JD McDonagh.
[Vic] You could feel almost the air come out of the NXT.
[Booker] Not just the air, but the frustration.
-The frustration just set in. -[Vic] Speaking of frustration,
now, though, Duke Hudson walking away from Chase.
Chase gets caught. Devil Inside. Third time the charm. And…
-[bell ringing]. -[Vic] …JD secures the win.
[Booker] You could count to 100.
[Alicia] Here is your winner, JD McDonagh.
[Vic] What about… Duke Hudson? Hudson just storming off.
I know what you thought you heard, what McDonagh said he heard.
-[Booker] I said look at the eyes. -[Vic] It's a miscommunication.
A lot on the mind of Chase U as McDonagh earns a dub tonight.
-What happened? -I don't know.
And tell Consman and Watts that, that meeting could've been an e-mail.
Those two have way too much time on their hands.
-Get that done while I'm in the ring? -Yes, Ms. James.
-Everything okay? -All good.
-Fallon, you have my full attention. -We're up next. You warmed up?
-Ready to go. -We have our game plan. Let's go.
Actually, I was thinking that maybe I start the match.
You want to start the match?
On second thought, let's just see what happens out there.
-Whomever starts will make a great team. -All right. Let's go do this.
[Vic] Tag Team action next.
[inaudible]
WrestleMania goes Hollywood once again,
and the last time John Cena and JBL gave their take on A Few Good Men.
-You want answers? -I think I'm entitled to them.
-You want answers? -I want the truth.
You can't handle the truth.
[Vic] Relive these memorable clips on all our WWE social platforms
on the road to WrestleMania,
which begins this Saturday at the Royal Rumble in San Antonio.
Don't forget this time around in Los Angeles,
NXT Stand & Deliver takes places WrestleMania Saturday.
[Alicia] The following contest is a Tag Team Match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing the team of Kiana James and Fallon Henley.
[upbeat music playing]
[Alicia] And their opponents already in the ring, Tatum Paxley and Ivy Nile.
[Vic] This is going to be a busy night, Book, for the Diamond Mine.
We also look at Henley, we look at James.
Wasn't it nice to see Fallon Henley extend that olive branch to Kiana James?
[Booker] I did like that, I did like that.
As well as I do like exactly what we'll see from this team.
I'm wondering… Oh, wait a minute.
-[Vic] Beyond that… -[Booker] Starting off a little slow.
[shouting]
[Vic] And it happens.
Right now right into the matchup, there goes Nile.
Nile, we saw the action earlier of The Creed Brothers.
Nile, who's been training extra hard, ready for this matchup.
Very prepared, but you wonder where Ivy's mind is
with everything that's going on with The Creed Brothers
and inside Diamond.
[Booker] It looked like right now from what I'm seeing,
Ivy's trying to put herself in position
so she can be talked about around the water cooler on Monday morning.
That's what I'm looking at.
-[Vic] You know, the… -[Booker] Beautiful tag right there.
[Vic] You take a look at Paxley and Nile. They got off to a rocky start as a team.
This could be a blueprint maybe for Henley and James to follow in some aspects.
[Booker] This could be a recipe for something great
'cause that tag team division right there could launch you to greatness, Vic.
Trust me, I know.
[Vic] Look at Paxley now set up, and nice innovative dropkick
from the outside to the inside leveling Henley and into the cover.
Hook to the leg, and a kick out.
As we see Briggs and Jensen there on the outside.
We know James is very important in the life of Brooks Jensen,
and Fallon Henley has finally come around to that,
but she's also, boom, turned inside out as James made the tag.
She is now legal.
There is a lot of questions surrounding the duo of Henley and James.
[Booker] Vic, I'll tell you the continuity.
-[Vic] They're on the same page, Book. -[Booker] Definitely on the same page.
That's one thing. At one point in time, these two was like oil and water,
but right now coming together. It's like osmosis.
Let's see exactly what we could do with it. Oh, I love it.
[Vic] Look at James driving that shoulder, driving the air out of the lungs.
[Booker] Talking about a boss, Vic. I love everything about Kiana James.
[Vic] We talk about The Creed Brothers still to come later tonight.
This matchup official, the Creeds, Gulak, Walker.
After what transpired in the Diamond Mine,
these two teams will lock up in another Tag Team matchup later tonight.
The Diamond Mine here looking for the first win of the night,
and could it come on the back of Nile?
As Paxley trying to make a tag, James wisely cutting the ring off,
and Kiana James so smart as… Oh.
Paxley able to get some separation. Henley with a tag. Here comes Nile.
[Booker] Ivy Nile, right now, she's moving quick.
I'm talking about with a purpose. Educated feet, Vic. Big shoulder tackle.
[Vic] Nile's feeling it here in this moment.
You got to imagine Nile, Paxley, the favorites coming into this matchup
because they've worked together as a team longer.
James, Henley putting their differences aside
-at least for one night here this evening. -[Booker] Vic, you know what?
For the first time, perhaps, I could agree with you on that right there.
Diamond Mine right now is working in unison.
[Vic] Nile trying to cinch in the submission.
-Paxley distracting the… Bam. -[Booker] Oh.
-[Vic] And that opened the door for James. -[Booker] I love it.
[Booker] I love the action right there.
Trying to save your partner, you'd do anything, Vic.
Back to your [inaudible].
[Vic] Paxley… And again, James. Paxley's not helping out her partner.
Henley, though, taking advantage right upside the ear.
Look at James, into the cover.
[Booker] Lightning in a bottle, Vic. Lightning in a bottle. Whoa, wow.
[Alicia] Here are your winners, the team of Kiana James and Fallon Henley.
[Vic] Briggs and Jensen just as shocked as us.
Henley and James worked together as a team.
But, look, gotta go back to the distraction right here,
able to come in.
There was a lot of questionable tactics, so to speak, from Kiana James.
That was the first one. The second one opened the door for that shining wizard,
which then closed the door on this contest.
And I'd love to hear
what this conversation is between these four.
[Booker] What's better than one boss? Two bosses.
-[Vic] You like to be bossed around? -[Booker] Oh, yeah.
[inaudible]
-♪ Hey ♪ -♪ Nothing you can say ♪
♪ Nothing's going to change What you've done to me ♪
I have no idea what the rest of the lyrics were, but then he cut his hair, right?
Yes, he looked like Mr. Bigglesworth with his skin pulled tight.
Why'd he cut it, bruh? Hey, what's up, y'all?
-You got… Yeah. -Yeah.
We wanna say thank you. We already learned so much
since you guys been here, not just how to dance.
[all laugh]
-You dance like that in front of New Day. -Hey, y'all have been killing it.
We've loved getting the chance to see y'all wrestle down here.
Y'all really doing your thing out there, man.
-I appreciate y'all, man. -No doubt.
If we doing good, you think we could get a championship match at Vengeance Day?
I'm just saying we're your boys.
Just the gentlemen that we've been looking for.
-Four roots. -One tree. Is this the one?
You wanna keep on making jokes, we can sort this right now.
-Hey, hey, hey. -You know why we're here.
We already know, but that's why. Kof, Kof, Kof, follow me on this.
That's why next week, we're having The New Day Tag Team invitational.
Yeah, RAW XXX was huge, so we'll make next week huge too.
How about that? The winner of this match gets to join us
and Gallus and Pretty Deadly in our match at Vengeance Day. How about that?
-I like that. -How about that?
-Great. -Sounds great. I like that.
I like the cranberry scent.
-Do you have to let it linger? -We'll see you guys next week.
-We got things to do. -Go on, get it.
-We got things to do. -We're making everybody happy, man.
-They talk to me. Yeah. -They talk to me.
[Kofi] I'm about to kill it.
[Vic] Oh, we saw the fight that happened yesterday,
social media was abuzz.
Bron Breakker is here. What is on the mind of the champion?
[Vic] But speaking of what's on the mind, what's on the mind of Apollo Crews?
He recently stopped by the barber shop.
We'll see what transpired when we return to NXT.
[upbeat music plays]
[music continues]
Hey, bro, this is a dope spot, man. I see why Melo and Trick come in here now.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I don't think they'll like you coming through, though?
-Why not? -I don't know, man.
[Apollo] Probably because I got one on them after they got one on me.
[chuckles]
I told Melo, though, it's not a one and done for me and him
or that NXT Championship for that matter. I'm not moving for anyone.
Man, I love this. I'm such a legend. Oh, no. Uh-oh.
-Hey, what the hell you doing in my shop? -Easy, bruh.
-Josh, why is he in my chair? -We good, we good.
-The chair was open when he walked in. -You know what, Apollo, you got me fed up.
-Whoa, whoa. -No, no, Josh. We good, we good.
-All right. -I just want to talk.
You just want to talk?
I'm starting to see it on your face.
You're starting to realize you're not gonna get rid of me.
No matter what you do, I'm always gonna be on your radar.
And I get it, I understand your aspirations,
the passion, the desire, because I'm the exact same.
Two men, one spot.
All right. You know what I'm starting to realize, though, Apollo?
What's that?
-It must be tough looking at me, huh? -Not really.
It's like looking at a younger,
better, more athletic version of yourself from five years ago.
-Five. -Listen, you got the call early,
and that's cool, but look where you at now.
You back, and you so close to getting what you want.
But you got the biggest and brightest superstar
standing in your way, and I am him.
So go ahead and have one of those visions that you have,
and you tell me that NXT Championship doesn't look great around my waist.
No, you're right. I can see it, it does look good.
But it looks better around my waist. How you like that one, huh?
-What the hell? -Listen, I beat you before.
Look, that doesn't mean anything to me, okay? Because I beat you too.
What do you think we're playing, tit for tat?
Because we go tat-tat-tat, and that's all it is.
-That's all it's going to be. -Look, man, you beat me, I beat you.
So, how about at Vengeance Day, we settle this once and for all?
-We go 2 out of 3 Falls. -Woo.
Hey, chill. All right. 2 out of 3 Falls?
That's pretty cut and dry.
All right, bet. 2 out of 3 Falls in Charlotte.
But I'm telling you right now, Apollo, you're going to get Money Melo.
What you need to be reminded is that you are the past, and I am the present.
Oh, my God.
Well, the funny thing about the past, it can always predict the future.
I'll see y'all boys in Charlotte.
[upbeat music plays]
[music ends]
[Vic] Wow, this is huge news.
These two have traded victories, so in Charlotte, on Saturday,
February 4th, Crews-Hayes lock up again in a grueling 2 out of 3 Falls Match.
Who will shoot, who will miss?
Vengeance Day premium live event keeps getting bigger and bigger.
-["For the Better" playing] -[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is a Tag Team Match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, the team of Hank Walker and Drew Gulak.
[Vic] Book, it is hard not to think what's going to go down in Charlotte,
but we got a huge night ahead of us still here, live on NXT.
["All Rise" playing]
[Alicia] And their opponents, representing Diamond Mine,
Julius and Brutus, The Creed Brothers.
["All Rise" playing]
[indistinct praying]
-Ring the bell. -[bell ringing].
[Vic] We're in for what could be a slugfest between these four superstars.
And look, The Creeds seem to be at home
when the aggressiveness gets cranked up to a ten.
[Booker] I agree, 100%, Vic.
Right now, The Creed Brothers are looking to sharpen those tools.
They're looking to work on their timing, continuity, here tonight. I'm loving it.
[Vic] A little ground and pound between these two.
And much like what transpired in the Diamond Mine Dojo.
-[Booker] You see that? -[Vic] Julius Creed ahead of Drew Gulak.
You said sharpen, though, do you buy the comment made by Drew Gulak
-that iron sharpens iron? -[Booker] Oh, yes, of course.
I agree with that 100%, because I'm gonna tell you right now,
if The Creed Brothers aren't watching themselves,
and, of course, what they're getting ready to go into,
it could be very dangerous, Vic.
Because we're talking about Indus Sher.
[Vic] We're talking about that footage, too, that we saw between these four,
and we talked about the aforementioned Diamond Mine Dojo.
Can any team, or anyone help you prepare for someone like Indus Sher,
'cause that's what was on the mind of Drew was to help Julius and Brutus.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, man,
when you talk about a tag team like Indus Sher,
that's like walking that green mile, man.
Something you don't want nothing to do with.
[Vic] That was a nice arm drag, and you hear Gulak shouting at Hank.
This is another test for Walker tonight.
The difference is, though, this time he's not alone,
teaming up with Gulak as a tag was made.
Brutus now legal, and when Brutus gets in, Brutus smashes.
[Booker] I like everything about this kid, Walker. He's hungry.
He's a kid that's looking to do the right thing,
and right now he has the right coach, the right tutelage,
the right expert tutelage in that man, Drew Gulak. Beautiful.
[Vic] Fireman's carry. The Creeds right now putting on a clinic.
Look, I'll ask you this about Ivy Nile, we saw her earlier tonight,
came up a bit short.
But has Nile been right about The Creeds this entire time
when it comes to Indus Sher? Do they have to stay focused?
[Booker] Come on, not just stay focused, Vic.
You need to stay laser-focused when you're talking about Indus Sher,
because we're talking about a throwback tag team
-that just go top and ground and pound. -That's what I'm talking about.
-[Vic] Huge clothesline. -Good job. Way to stay focused.
Come on, boys.
[audience cheering]
[Vic] Back live on NXT, tag team action between The Creeds, Gulak and Walker.
This coming about because of a situation that transpired
during training inside the Diamond Mine Dojo,
where Gulak and Walker were trying to help out The Creeds.
When it comes to Drew Gulak,
he's someone who's trying to pass knowledge
to those inside of the Performance Center.
[Booker] Trying to give that expert tutelage to this kid.
Hank Walker right now is sitting up in that learning tree,
and I'll tell you, he's learning a lot, but Drew now ground and pound by Brutus.
[Vic] Now, Walker is just seeing Gulak get smashed.
-Oh, and Gulak right back up. -[Booker] Beautiful shot there by Gulak.
-Oh, wow. -[Vic] Nice DDT.
[Vic] So very quick to get back to his feet and drop Brutus,
and now Julius, a look of concern on his face.
This could be Walker's moment.
Look, Gulak described Walker as raw and hungry.
This is an opportunity to show that.
[Booker] This is what this business is all about.
-[Vic] Tag. -[Booker] This is about giving Walker
on-the-job training,
let him know exactly what it means to be out here with the big guys,
and right now he's doing a hell of a job.
-[Vic] Creeds. -[Booker] Oh, wow.
[Vic] That's nice. Spinning heel kick is The Creeds,
former NXT Tag Team Champions,
and this may be just what Ivy Nile has stated.
Nice overhead belly-to-belly toss. They needed to regain their focus.
They needed to refine who they were in being The Creed Brothers.
[Booker] Julius Creed, Brutus thinking about one thing right now,
and that's Indus Sher, and being prepared for that moment.
-[Vic] Brutus. Cover! -[Booker] Preparation is the only luck.
[Vic] Oh, and a near-fall.
How big is Brutus Creed to hit a standing moonsault?
First, a standing shooting star by Julius, not to be outdone,
big brute getting some big air and almost a big win.
[Booker] After that, what I've seen from this big guy here
just goes to show you they are totally 100% ready for Indus Sher
which is going to be a multiple, multiple big test for these guys.
[Vic] Still, the NXT Women's Tag Team titles on the line later tonight.
Alba Fyre, though, doesn't have a partner, she will go at it alone.
Titles on the line here live on NXT, but back to this Tag Team matchup.
[Booker] I don't like this right now. Gulak in a bad position, Vic.
[Vic] Look at again the strength of Brutus to walk Drew Gulak around the ring,
make him think about it, and up and over tag team innovation.
Cover by Julius, hook to the leg, and Hank able to break things up.
[Booker] Like I said, this kid, Walker, it's about his heart,
his will being in this matchup tonight.
It's not about his skill or anything like that. Oh, big shot.
[Vic] Julius may not have gotten everything he wanted,
but certainly was able to get enough as all four of these superstars are down.
What is it gonna take to win this matchup?
Because all four of these guys do have one thing in common,
the amount of pride they have.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, they've got a lotta pride,
but like I said, The Creed Brothers, they're thinking about one thing only,
and that's Indus Sher and being prepared for that moment.
A matchup like this is what gets you prepared for those big moments.
Yes.
[Vic] Just listen to these rights,
listen to these lefts as a tag was made, Walker coming in.
This has been nothing short of a slugfest
as now Walker powering up Julius.
Gulak gaining some momentum and just gets pounced by Brutus.
Julius now with that door open.
Oh, gets caught and planted face first. Now could be the moment.
-Oh, a wheelbarrow. What a move. -[Booker] Wow.
-[Vic] Armbar. Went for the submission. -[Booker] Wow.
You're talking about the potential. We've got a lotta potential in Walker.
-I give him credit, Vic. -[Vic] Walker has learned from Gulak.
He's seen it firsthand. Can he get the submission?
Shoulders are down, shifting his weight, wasn't enough.
-Trying to break the hold. -[Booker] Trying to break the lock there.
[Booker] If he break that lock, this thing will be over.
Vic, you talk about an upset. This might be the upset of the year.
[Vic] Julius again, not enough, and finally Walker had to break the hold.
How close was that?
How much has Walker grown in such a short time
-under the tutelage of Drew Gulak? -[Booker] Let me tell you something.
[Booker] Right now, The Creed Brothers gotta be weary
just a little bit about this matchup.
Everything can go up in smoke, Vic.
[Vic] Brutus, the legal superstar, gets caught.
Oh, able to wiggle his way free, picking up some momentum,
and this not going to end well for either superstar.
-[Booker] Wow. -[Vic] Same mindset, collision course.
Listen to the NXT universe.
[audience chanting] "NXT".
[Vic] What a match. And what is Drew… Oh, it's Charlie Dempsey.
-You got something to say to me? -[Vic] What's he doing out here?
Now's your chance. You've got something to say to me?
-Come on. -Go get him, get on him.
-Come on. -You got this.
[Vic] Oh. Walker a little sidetracked, having to refocus himself
as Gulak preoccupied on the outside.
But, Walker, can he do it alone?
Now there's Julius. Nice overhead belly-to-belly toss.
And a tag was made. Brutus is legal and maybe it's Drew that needs to refocus.
[Booker] Gulak, he definitely lost focus. Right now, this kid…
-[Vic] Oh, Brutus Ball. -[Booker] …is in a lotta trouble.
-[Vic] Brutus Ball from the top. -[Booker] Wow.
[bell ringing]
["All Rise" playing]
[Alicia] Here are your winners, The Creed Brothers.
[Vic] It wasn't pretty for The Creeds.
A lot of miscommunication
and really this matchup completely changed when Charlie Dempsey emerged.
Gulak continued to try to coach the best he could,
but he left Hank Walker in a bad position, two on one,
and that led to a couple of tags. Brutus being legal.
Brutus Ball from the top wiping out Walker,
and by the time Gulak tried to get back into things, Julius had him cut off.
-The Diamond Mine picked something up. -Focus. Stay focus.
-I'm sorry, I just lost focus. -Come on.
I'm sorry, Drew.
You know, Ivy? I can't speak for my brother,
but I know I can be a pain in the ass at times.
I'm stubborn, I'm hard-headed, I take everything personal,
and I will always have a chip on my shoulder.
You're smiling and laughing right now. I know who my coaches are,
my family and my friends, because they know it's true.
But they also know that's how I got to be
so that I can be the best version of myself.
These last couple of months haven't been great.
There has been some trials and tribulations,
some hard times,
but through it all, you rode with us, and you stuck by our side.
-So thank you for setting us straight. -Thank you, Ivy.
I mean, you could've walked away, especially when we were jokers,
but you didn't, you stuck with us, and thank you for that.
Actually, you inspired us. You inspired us to be the old Creeds,
the ones that won the NXT Tag Team Championships.
[audience cheering]
That's right, baby. Creed.
[audience chanting] "Creed".
I'll tell you right now, baby, The Creed Brothers,
they are not just the best tag team in the…
["Tiranga" playing]
-Here we go again. -[Vic] "Here we go again" is right.
["Tiranga" playing]
[Vic] Indus Sher and Jinder Mahal.
Congratulations to The Creeds for once again becoming The Creeds.
My brothers are sick and tired of trying to earn everyone's respect,
and with The Maharaja, we are taking it.
Next week, we wanna find out who you really are.
My brothers are 100%, you're 100%.
Next week, Indus Sher versus The Creeds.
Accept our challenge.
[audience chatters]
Accept our challenge.
[audience chatters]
You're on.
["All Rise" playing]
[Vic] This is the showdown we have seen coming.
Has the date been set? Is this finally going to happen?
Next week, Indus Sher, Creeds on NXT.
I'm not going nowhere, Jinder. Where you at, huh, baby? I'm right here.
Gigi Dolin, earlier Jacy Jayne had some choice words to say about you
before the Women's Championship Summit tonight.
I heard what Jacy said. And, yeah, I'm a bit surprised, but I'm not shocked.
She's always the first with something to say,
always the first to cast her stones.
Jacy Jayne is a bad person, plain and simple.
For the longest time, you and Jacy were…
Listen, I am nothing like her. Do you understand me?
Sure, I might be a little dark, but…
-McKenzie, what am I holding here? -That's a rose.
Uh-huh, and what are these sharp things here along the stem?
-Those would be thorns. -Very good.
And thorns can be very dangerous if you're distracted by the petals,
but they're not hiding.
So my tag partner can say whatever the hell she wants about me,
I have nothing to hide. And, honestly, I can't wait
to look Jacy in the eyes tonight and give her a piece of my mind.
["Snack Time" playing]
[Vic] Cracks are forming in Toxic Attraction.
["Snack Time" playing]
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Wendy Choo.
[Vic] Well, the whimsical one is set for action here live on NXT.
Always has to be prepared because she has someone
that is not going to be afraid to cut some corners.
Wendy Choo is in action when we come back one-on-one against Elektra Lopez on NXT.
["Snack Time" playing]
[calm music plays]
-Mr. Lorenzo, how are you doing tonight? -Great.
-We got the private room for you. -Okay.
-Oh. Stacks. Big time, huh? I love it. -What can I say, Don?
We enjoy the finer things.
Stacks, the family couldn't be happier about the nose.
Sending the macaroons and the cannolis, that was a nice touch.
It was.
But, look, streets, they're talking about the new Underboss,
and I don't have to tell you that the first act is the most vital act.
I know that, and I want to make a big impact.
That's why I want to take on the biggest guy I can find.
-You think you can do that? -I know I can.
-So do I. So do I. -Good.
You gentlemen, all set?
AJ said thank you for taking care of him at the track, so you all good to go?
-Thank you. -Thank you.
-How about that? -Oh, look at you.
-Hey, I do what I can do. To The Don. -No.
-To the new Underboss. Salud. -Salud.
["Turnin Heads" playing]
[Vic] The Don's right. You only get one chance at a first impression.
["Turnin Heads" playing]
[Alicia] And her opponent, Elektra Lopez.
[Vic] Elektra Lopez certainly has been busy.
Earlier today, Lopez ran in to Valentina Feroz.
["Turnin Heads" playing]
Do you remember what I told you last week?
Yes. Fight to win and fight for respect.
Bingo, and that is exactly what I'm going to do tonight,
but don't watch backstage.
I want you ringside so that you could see it firsthand.
Hmmm. Okay.
[Vic] Book, what do you think of Lopez, the [inaudible] one,
has a point to prove here tonight?
But the whimsical one, that being Wendy Choo,
doesn't seem too impress thus far with Lopez.
[Booker] Let me tell you something. I like everything about Wendy Choo.
She has that ability to lure you to sleep, and I'm going to tell you right now,
don't let the smooth taste fool you.
[Vic] Look, you wanna talk about Wendy Choo here for a moment
who just got dropped by Lopez.
Does Choo have the tools to be at the top of NXT this year?
[Booker] I think… Wait a minute. I think Wendy Choo answered that question
about three weeks ago with a big win over Cora Jade.
Trust me, she has all the tools.
[Vic] What a gut-wrench suplex.
Oh, Valentina Feroz obviously listening to what was said.
[Booker] Yes, indeed.
Come on. Get inside, both of you.
[Vic] Earlier tonight and… Whoa.
[Booker] Oh, what the hell is this all about?
-[Vic] Do we need medical for you, Book? -[Booker] I'm good.
[Vic] That was awesome. No disrespect, but anyways, back into the matchup.
Lopez showcasing the power. I think she just realized Feroz is here.
Rolled up. Shoulders down, and a kick out.
I ask you about Feroz here as we try to get back underway here. Back slide.
Shoulders down, and a near-fall. Are you okay?
-[Booker] Yes, I'm good. -[Vic] You shook?
-[Booker] I'm good. -[Vic] Okay. Just making sure.
Elektra Lopez here as she has said time and time again,
and she has sent the message, you fight to win, you fight for respect.
Right now, Choo is the one who's out earning the respect
and taking the fight to Lopez.
[Booker] Choo has been dealing with bullies her whole life.
She knows exactly what she's in for.
That's why she's up for this competition tonight.
-[Vic] Got caught, and look the power. -[Booker] Oh, wow.
-[Vic] Swinging uranage by Lopez. -[Booker] Look at that.
[Vic] Is Lopez what Feroz needs? That guidance, honestly?
[Booker] Look at Feroz,
that's a different young lady than we've seen before.
Just the look in her eyes. Just her posture tells me a story, Vic.
[Vic] Lopez last week, of course, failed to get Feroz to stoop to her level.
And right now, off the elbow drop.
Into the cover, and a near-fall as Choo was able to kick out.
[Booker] Vic, this business is about wins and losses.
It's about checks and championship.
You got to know when somebody's trying to help you.
[Vic] So you truly believe that Lopez is trying to help Valentina Feroz?
-[Booker] Valentina needs the win. -[Vic] Shoulders down.
[Booker] If she wants to move to the top, if she wants to rise to the next level.
Oh, yes, by any means necessary, you got to go out there and figure it out.
[Vic] Lopez now trying to pick up a win in her own right.
Squeezing the air out of Choo as Feroz looks on.
And you talk about this, you talk about the here and the now.
Both these women know what a win could mean tonight.
They could be in line to face
whomever walks out of Vengeance Day NXT Women's Champion.
[Booker] It's all about… Whoa.
Like I say, rising to that next level. You want to be champion in this business.
Right now, Roxanne Perez,
she has all the gold and you want to put yourself in position.
That's all you want to do, put yourself in position.
[Vic] We still have the NXT Women's Championship Summit
coming your way later on tonight.
-As Choo… Oh. -[Booker] Oh, time to go to sleep, Vic.
[Booker] Time to go to sleep. No. Rock-a-bye, baby.
[Vic] Just kicking out was Lopez. Wait a minute. What?
[Vic] Book, do you see what I see?
[Booker] I see exactly what you're seeing.
[Vic] Choo, oh, just gets caught with a right hand,
and you talk about nap time.
That right hand could've put Wendy Choo to sleep, and it did.
["Turnin Heads" playing]
-[Booker] Ride or die. -[Alicia] Here's your winner,
Elektra Lopez.
["Turnin Heads" playing]
[Vic] And Feroz again not liking the tactics that were used by Lopez,
but Lopez is the one standing with her arm raised in victory here tonight.
-So good. You happy? -I am.
I don't know how we managed to do that,
-but we did it. -You guys won.
You work perfectly together. I can't believe it.
-We did. -Congrats, Fallon.
-You did amazing out there. -Thank you.
-Kiana's happier than biscuits on gravy. -She did great.
-Thank you so much. -You were like Farooq and Bradshaw.
We couldn't be more proud right now.
Now that we smoothed that over, what is next for you two?
I've already taken care of it.
Look, you and Kiana did so well that I went to Shawn Michaels' office
with an idea and he bought it.
Hold on. You went to Shawn's office?
Look, I was nervous. I could've piss up a whole river in there, but anyways.
At Vengeance Day, you and Kiana will tag again for, wait for it,
the NXT Women Tag titles.
-Oh, my God. Hell yeah. -Brooks.
-You did so great. -Dude, you didn't even ask me.
This was supposed to be a one-time thing and then you…
Look, y'all did amazing and you said
-you'd do anything for me, right? -Yeah, I know.
Fallon, it's the biggest opportunity of your career. Come on, be happy.
I'm feeling blindsided. I'll have to think about this, guys.
-Damn. -What?
[Vic] We got bigger news right now because we saw Bron's arrival earlier.
There is the challenger. These two had to be separated yesterday.
They're in the same arena now.
What the hell is going to happen next on NXT?
Javes, it doesn't matter how you win as long as you win.
Elektra, you play dirty. Honestly, I don't know if I can do this to Wendy.
-And why is that? -She's my friend.
Stop this game, Valentina.
Dirty gets the job done, and no one is going to do the job for you.
You can keep your "friends," and I'll just keep winning.
What? [sighs]
With Grayson Waller's arrival, Bron and Grayson under the same roof,
I can only imagine what's going to happen.
I was supposed to be joined by Stevie Turner,
but she unfortunately has no showed this interview.
-Hello, McKenzie. How is it going? -Hi, Stevie.
I thought you were gonna be on the set for this interview?
-I am on set right now. -No. I mean, like in-person on set.
Anyway, I asked the chats to do your job for you
and send some questions in for me to answer.
We got a super chat from NTD 1987.
"Hey, Stevie, when can we expect you in the ring?"
Solid question, NTD. Next week will be my NXT debut.
[audience cheering]
Wow, that's big news. Do you know who your opponent will be?
Any idea, Stevie?
I'm sorry, McKenzie, but the super chats coming in fast and furious here.
This one's from Philly Kirsh.
Kirsh asks, "Who are you most looking forward to facing?"
Great one, Kirsh. Obviously, the champion, Roxanne,
but I have a suspicion she wouldn't have her title pass Vengeance Day.
See, McKenzie, this was a much better way to do it.
Next Tuesday, the humdrum world of NXT
gets dragged kicking and screaming into the future by yours truly.
["Eye On The Prize" playing]
I hear Grayson Waller's music. McKenzie, see you next week.
["Eye On The Prize" playing]
[Vic] That's huge news, the arrival officially of Stevie Turner,
but unfortunately we have the arrival of the number-one contender.
["Eye On The Prize" playing]
[Alicia] Please welcome Grayson Waller.
[Vic] And, Book, did you see the apology that was posted by Waller earlier today?
I can't even call it an apology.
[Booker] You know I don't like this dude, but he's capable.
-He's gifted. -Hey, cut my music.
We ain't got time for games. Where you at, Bron?
[audience cheering]
Yesterday, I punked you out in front of the entire Performance Center.
I had you shaking, lad. No fear, no hesitation.
I showed the world I'm tougher than you,
and I'm tougher than everyone in this building.
Where are you tonight? Hey, don't stress.
There's no steel plate under this jacket tonight. No, no, no.
[audience cheering]
It's just my NXT title because I'm the uncrowned champion,
so where are you?
What, you need your dad to bark three times
before you're allowed to come to the ring?
[audience booing]
The countdown is on.
Eleven days until Grayson Waller is the Undisputed NXT Champion.
[audience cheering]
People acting like I should be scared
to get locked in a cage with Bron Breakker,
but let's flip the script,
Bron Breakker should be scared of getting in a cage with Grayson Waller.
-Whoa, whoa. -[Grayson] Let that dog out.
Let that animal out. Spear me hard, lad. I dare you.
[clamoring]
Because the secret is, Bron needs to win this match.
Because if he doesn't, it'll haunt his dreams for the rest of his life.
Every meal, every gym session.
Every time he brushes his teeth, he'll be thinking of this face.
So, I think it's time for everyone to get their phones out
because I can smell that dog coming.
Yesterday, I created a viral moment, and I think it's time for one more.
Ain't no one stopping me, Bron. Let's do this.
I don't care who it is. I'm running through everyone.
Let's go, lad.
["Breakk And Destroy" playing]
-[Vic] Book. -[Booker] Let's get the party started.
[Vic] Bron wants Waller,
But is Waller talking himself into a corner?
The entire men's locker room is out here.
-[Booker] No bread. -[Vic] Here we go.
[Booker] No water, just meat.
[screaming and fighting]
[audience chanting]
[Vic] The locker can't even keep these two separated.
[Booker] Bron Breakker's mad. Bron Breakker's on fire.
[Vic] He's got every right to be. Chaos ensuing.
[Booker] Oh, no.
[crowd fighting]
-[Booker] Oh. -[Vic] Holy…
[audience chanting] "Holy shit".
[audience jeering]
[Vic] Book, this is unbelievable. I mean…
[audience cheering]
Take another look.
[audience cheering]
[Vic] Medical checking on the NXT Champion.
["Eye On The Prize" playing]
[Vic] That sinister, sadistic, arrogant smile…
-My time. -…is on the face of Grayson Waller.
I've gone viral, Bron. You're my bitch.
[Vic] There is no doubt chaos is coming to Charlotte at Vengeance Day.
[upbeat music plays]
[Vic] So we gotta shift some gears here, Book.
I can't believe what we just witnessed, but what about what's about to happen?
The NXT Women's Tag Team titles will be on the line.
The champions, Chance and Carter, against Alba Fyre.
Fyre going at it alone. Gold on the line next live on NXT.
[upbeat music plays]
It's a shame there's not a proper Glasgow pub for us
-to get a drink on Burns Night, eh? -You're right.
It's not the same playing pool instead of snooker.
It makes you miss home, eh? We're here for a big score.
You're right.
The Gallus family, we need to keep our eyes on the prize, Vengeance Day.
I can deal with a watered-downed beer, and watching Celtic at 7:00 in the morning
as long as we're the NXT Tag Team Champions.
Tell you what. February 4th, we're going to show three other teams
exactly what everybody back in Scotland knows,
and everybody in the UK.
In fact, everybody in Europe already knows Gallus boys on top.
[Vic] The Gallus boys certainly have made an impression,
and they'll have a chance to put gold around their waist one more time.
But as you can see, it's now a Fatal 4-Way match
one week from Saturday at Vengeance Day.
Who will that other team be? We will find out next week here on NXT.
But also, coming up in Charlotte, Bron Breakker, Grayson Waller
for the NXT Championship inside a steel cage.
We will have a decisive winner in Charlotte at NXT Vengeance Day,
but, Book, we gotta go back to what we just saw
'cause this is one of the damnedest things I have ever seen.
[Booker] Bron Breakker going downhill right there.
No brakes, man. No brakes. Wow.
[Vic] Waller almost shocked himself, and then was all smiles afterwards.
And there you see the area that Breakker went through.
["Dare Devil" playing]
[Vic] As we now focus and try to refocus ourselves on the task at hand
because it is time for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship
to be defended live on NXT.
["Dare Devil" playing]
[Vic] When you look at Alba Fyre, she issued this challenge, Book.
-[Booker] Yes. -[Vic] She's willing to do it by herself.
How is she going to be able to win alone? How?
[Booker] This is a bold, bold move, but not that smart, man.
Two-on-one?
I'm going with two-on-one any day of the week, any day of the week.
[Vic] You talk about Tag Team titles, you talk about Tag Team Championships.
-[Booker] Yes. -[Vic] You've had just as many as anyone.
Have you ever in your own mind thought,
"You know what? I'll defend this title by myself.
Hey, I'll go out there, try to win these titles by myself?"
[Booker] We're talking about the Tag Team Champions.
We're looking at two of the best. Carter and Chance, they're good.
[Vic] Approaching 180 days as champions, the longest reign ever in NXT.
Book, I'll take it a step further.
It's also longer than any other team to hold the WWE Women's Tag Team titles,
which are currently held by Kai and Sky.
[Booker] Yeah. They're breaking the record of Toxic Attraction as well,
putting them down.
That tells me something about this team right here.
They're capable. Any night, they can go out there and win.
The intangibles, those little things. They figure it out, Vic.
[Vic] Even in this moment, you gotta wonder,
the champions, do they truly wanna take on Alba Fyre two-on-one?
They wouldn't be beating Alba Fyre at her best.
[Booker] Who called for this? Who called for it?
[Vic] I can't argue with it. You're right. It was the challenger.
-[Booker] Exactly my point. -[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest scheduled for one fall
is for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship.
Introducing first the challenger, Alba Fyre.
[audience cheering]
[Alicia] And her opponents,
they're the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions,
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance.
[audience cheering]
[Vic] Take a look at the champions. We had some championship news.
We found out earlier tonight as well.
Alba, I don't see a tag partner.
-You're okay to do this alone? -Yes, I am.
[Vic] Fyre saying she's ready to go at it alone.
You talked about Brooks Jensen going out and helping Kiana James.
Talking about Fallon Henley getting them an opportunity down the line at the gold.
-[Booker] Yes, indeed. -[Vic] There's a lotta question
surrounding this matchup 'cause it's… What's going on?
["Chasing Surf" playing]
Hey, Alba. I got your back.
["Chasing Surf" playing]
[Vic] Book, how does this change things in your mind?
-[Booker] Vic… -[Vic] I mean, Sol Ruca's here.
-One of the fastest rising stars in NXT. -[Booker] You know the old saying, right?
You play with fire, you might get burned. What is she thinking?
[Vic] I think Sol Ruca's thinking of an opportunity
to put gold around her waist early on in her career.
[Booker] I don't know about that, Vic. This could be showboating.
This could be trying to be a bit too much of a camera hog.
TV time is valuable. I get it, but this Alba Fyre, Sol Ruca.
[Vic] Nice clothesline by Fyre.
We talk about the issues between James and Henley.
I mean, how will Ruca and Fyre work together?
-They got issues over the last month. -[Booker] Alba Fyre is a loner, man.
-Since day one, Alba Fyre has been… -[Vic] Tag.
[Booker] …here on a mission. That's to conquer this NXT division.
-Oh, wow. -[Vic] Nice speed on display.
[Vic] There's Chance up and over.
Chance now into the cover. Hooks both legs to retain, and a kick out.
Katana Chance, of course, has competed in the women's Royal Rumble in the past.
Road to WrestleMania begins this Saturday at the Royal Rumble premium live event,
another cover, on WWE on Peacock.
[Booker] Carter and Chance are a perfect combination
as far as tag teams go, Vic.
They gel perfectly together.
[Vic] Fyre just not in the right mindset
over the last several weeks.
Look at Sol Ruca. Ruca is here to make a tag.
Fyre hasn't even tried to go over to her corner.
Now, Ruca takes it upon herself to tag into this matchup,
and now Ruca going right at the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions,
that being Kayden Carter.
[Booker] You can see the look in the eye of Alba Fyre there for a second.
I think Ruca may be stepping on some toes here tonight, Vic.
[Vic] Ruca's a game changer. No doubt about that.
Let's call it what it is. The champs weren't prepared.
There was no game plan from the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions
to stop, to counter, to drop someone like Sol Ruca.
[Booker] Soul Ruka's not gonna be able to do it by herself.
When you're a tag team, you got to be able to work together.
-Fyre and Ruca, is this going to work? -[Vic] Fyre right out here in front of us.
Just might've isolated one half of the champions.
The gold is on the line. Fyre and Ruca.
Are we going to have new NXT Women's Tag Team Champions here tonight?
[Vic] Back live on NXT.
The NXT Women's Tag Team titles on the line.
Chance, Carter thought they'd be facing Alba Fyre by herself.
Sol Ruca came out here, changed the game, evened the odds.
Now, the Tag Team Champions are getting decimated.
As we witnessed throughout the break, Alba Fyre cranking up her aggression
in this matchup as she tags back in. Here comes Carter.
Carter hit anything that moves right now.
Book, can you highlight one thing that separates the champions
from all other teams in the WWE?
[Booker] When you think about Carter and Chance,
I believe every match they go into, they're the underdog.
But that one ability, always finding a way to win, Vic.
That's what Carter and Chance is all about.
[Vic] A little for two-for-one special.
As we mentioned, approaching 180 days as the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions.
Carter now charging right in.
And that's one way to extinguish the flame of Fyre.
-As a tag was made, in comes Chance. -[Booker] Will we see that move, Vic? Oh.
Oh, no. That wasn't it, but that was effective.
[Vic] Tag Team continuity. Is it enough to retain?
[Booker] Almost a victory there. That was so close.
[Vic] Fyre just able to get that shoulder up.
When it comes to Fyre in this matchup, she's gotta get it together.
But how can one get your mind right?
[Booker] Fyre, like I said, she's a loner and out here tagging with Sol Ruca.
I'm sure she's in a position where she's never been before.
-[Vic] What the hell is this? -[Booker] Oh, I like this move right here.
-Oh, fall down. -[Vic] Talking about innovative offense.
It's on display by the champions tonight,
but still not enough to put down Fyre.
You saw the look on both Carter and Chance, Book.
They're almost beside themselves.
[Booker] Alba Fyre actually just…
-[Vic] To the midsection. -[Booker] …reached for the tag for Ruca.
They could be getting on the right page here, Vic.
-[Vic] A little Gore buster by Fyre. -[Booker] There it is.
[Vic] Tag was made, and that was a willing tag.
-[Booker] There it is. -[Vic] And Ruca from the top.
[Vic] Huge splash. Do we have new champions?
Chance just breaking this up.
Could you imagine the unlikely pairing of Fyre and Ruca…
become the new champions tonight? Ending this record reign?
[Booker] Yeah. If Fyre and Ruca can get on the same page, Vic,
what a victory this would be over the champs.
[Vic] Oh, nasty spill by Fyre. Ruca realizing it.
Now, Fyre who's all by herself earlier tonight.
It's Ruca, bam, who's by herself in this moment.
[Booker] Wow. Talking about the champs right now getting the momentum.
-The momentum is everything in a tag team. -[Vic] Book.
-[Booker] And this right here… -[Vic] This is what you were saying.
[Booker] This could be it. Oh, my goodness.
[Vic] Chance gets all of it,
and there is no chance Ruca's going to kick out.
[bell ringing]
["Party All The Time" playing]
[Alicia] Here are your winners
and still the NXT Women's Tag Team Champions,
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance.
[Vic] The record reign continues for Chance and Carter.
But it wasn't without its moments. Ruca made the tag.
She was a surprise in this matchup to all of us.
Bam, even her partner and she, Book, was a half second away
from putting gold around her waist.
[Booker] Talking about a star, Sol Ruca came out here and did her best,
but we're talking about the champs, Carter and Chance.
We're talking about this 450 with the greatest of ease.
Oh, my God, bam.
[Vic] Human highlight reel that is Katana on display yet again.
As her and Carter continue to rack up the wins
and days as champions here in NXT.
I mean, you got to wonder for Alba Fyre. She didn't want the help.
["Party All The Time" playing]
[Vic] She didn't ask for the help, but…
["Party All The Time" playing]
Now we're gone.
["Party All The Time" playing]
-[Vic] What the? -[Booker] What are you looking at me for?
["Party All The Time" playing]
[Vic] You're a two-time Hall of Famer. You've seen it all.
-Ladies, well done. -I thought about it.
Me and Kiana will see you at Vengeance Day.
[Booker] [chuckling] It just got hot up in here, Vic.
[Vic] Another championship match added to Vengeance Day in Charlotte.
It takes place Saturday, February 4th. Is that when the reign comes to an end?
["Party All The Time" playing]
I'm surprised. I didn't think you'd have the balls to show up.
I've heard that before,
but I also know you gotta have a set in order to carry this.
Don't get cute with me, Wes.
This is your last opportunity to hand me that title.
You know, holding on to this title may be a stupid decision.
Handing it over can save me a lot of pain at Vengeance Day
because clearly you're not back in NXT just to talk.
That's exactly right.
But you see, I've made stupid decisions my entire life.
I was stupid enough to think that a kid from Dayton, Ohio,
can break into this business.
Let alone travel the world doing it.
Stupid enough to risk everything in order to get to the WWE.
Battled tooth and nail against myself and some of the best NXT superstars
to become champion.
My stupid decisions have made me the man that I am today.
Stupid enough that when the people chant my name,
I feel I can overcome anything and anyone.
No, Dijak, I'm going to keep my title.
You don't have to like it, but you'll damn sure respect it.
Protect your neck. I'll see you in Charlotte.
Unfortunately for you, Mr. Lee, I don't deal with sob stories.
I deal in justice.
[Vic] A week from Saturday, Dijak looks for the title
that has alluded him his entire career.
Wes Lee looks to retain the title he has fought for.
There's no backing down. Vengeance Day. Tickets available now.
North American title on the line in Charlotte.
Excuse me, Cora. You weren't on the set, so I came to you.
Of course, because I'm the superstar, not you.
-We do it on my time, not yours. -Guess that's the theme tonight.
Anyways, I wanna talk about last weekend in the Battle Royal.
Your issue with Lyra Valkyria is only getting bigger and bigger.
Look, Lyra will be a very integral part of the NXT Women's Division,
but Lyra needs to learn her place.
I will very happily be the one to teach her that valuable lesson.
No matter how great the bird brain is,
she's not better than me nor will she ever be better than me. Move.
-[Vic] Oh, McKenzie. Hey, McKenzie. -See, this is what I'm talking about.
-This girl comes in from the woods… -[Vic] There's something going on outside.
-Now she'll put stuff in my locker. -Cora, sorry to cut you off,
but something's going on in the parking lot.
Are you seriously interrupting me right now? This interview's not over.
This interview's over when I say it's over.
[grunting]
-[Vic] Oh, Book. -Nikkita, what happened?
-What happened? Can you get medical? -I don't know.
-Medical. -Medical.
How are you guys just walking past? What the hell?
[Vic] Book, I don't know what's going on outside,
but we have that Championship Summit and it's coming up next here on NXT.
What's going on?
I just don't get it.
-He's so selfish. -I know.
Duke, where the [bleep] did you go?
You walked out on the entire university tonight.
No, I didn't walk out on the entire university.
I mean, technically, yeah, I walked out, but I wasn't walking out…
-Is there a point to this? -Mr. Chase, you're an inspiration.
Even though that video was taken completely outta context,
I know that you still don't trust me.
So, yeah, I left the ringside, yeah, I left your side.
But when I did, I marched straight to Shawn Michaels' office,
and I demanded that he puts us in The New Day invitational next week
for an opportunity at the Tag Team titles.
-What did Shawn say? -Good question.
He said, "Talk to The New Day."
[gasps] So?
So… I went and talked to The New Day.
And what did The New Day say?
They love the architecture of the buildings at the campus,
and they honestly thought that the size of the…
Duke.
-We're in. -[cheering]
-Hey, hey, come on. Come on. Yes. -You did it, Duke. You did it.
[Vic] I gotta address what we saw before the commercial break.
We found out moments ago that Nikitta Lyons
has been taken to a local medical facility.
We also found out that a week from Saturday,
Fallon Henley and Kiana James will team one more time.
They'll take on Chance and Carter for the NXT Women's Tag Team titles.
Will the longest reign in history continue on Saturday, February the 4th,
Vengeance Day in Charlotte?
Let's talk about what we just heard.
The final spot of Vengeance Day up for grabs
as these three teams will look for their golden ticket to Charlotte.
Which team will earn it by winning The New Day invitational,
and earn their way into the Fatal 4-Way match
for the NXT Tag Team titles at Vengeance Day?
We find out next week.
Booker, you've been looking forward to this match as well.
Challenge has been accepted earlier tonight.
After months of waiting, these two teams will finally clash.
Who will stand tall between The Creed Brothers and Indus Sher?
And The Resident Mean Girl of NXT received a black feather,
which, of course, is a sign of Valkyria.
Jade has had a vendetta towards the newest superstar of NXT.
They clash, they go one-on-one next Tuesday live on NXT.
My broadcast partner is standing by now. The one and only Booker T.
Yeah.
Guys, are you ready to get this Championship Summit on the way?
[audience] Yeah.
We have the challengers. So now, let me introduce the champion.
She is the NXT Women's Champion,
Roxanne Perez.
["All Fall Down" playing]
[Vic] And there is the champion, the prodigy…
who has her back against the wall in Charlotte.
We talk about how big of a night Vengeance Day is,
how about the fact that Roxanne Perez does not have to be pinned?
She does not have to submit to lose her title to either Gigi or Jacy.
Yeah. Have a seat. Have a seat. What's going on?
You know, let's get right down to it.
No dis, no dis to the champion, but I want to start with the challengers.
-Gigi, you first. -I'm sure Jacy would love to start.
I'm sure she's sitting on some witty pun that she's just dying to use.
So go ahead, Jacy, go on, tell everyone how great you are.
-Go on. -Oh, everybody already knows that.
[audience cheering]
These people have watched me carry your ass
for the last year and a half.
That kick last week, that was an accident,
but now… [chuckling] Now I wish it wasn't.
Oh, my God.
Gigi, I'll admit, you're good.
But from the day we signed our contracts,
I held you on my back, I dragged you to success.
The T-shirt sales, the championship wins.
If it wasn't for me, you would be just another YouTube sensation,
one-hit-wonder living on the independent scene.
You know what I love about you, Jacy,
I love this external confidence that you have.
See, when the cameras are on, Jacy Jayne can conquer it all,
she's a rockstar, she's got the resume.
But what everyone doesn't know is that behind those curtains,
you are the most insecure person that I have ever met.
[audience booing]
I wasn't going to bring this up, but why not,
since we're all shooting from the hip here?
Jacy gets so nervous before her matches, she has to puke in a bucket in the back.
There's actually one with her name on it right next to the rail.
Okay. My insecurities? My insecurities? What, do you have a fun house mirror?
Gigi, nothing you say is true
because you are nothing more than a pathological liar.
I'm a pathological liar, Jacy? Who'll hold your hair back
when you're puking your guts up at Vengeance Day
because I'm too busy holding this NXT Women's title?
Oh, Shucky Ducky Quack Quack.
Oh, whoa, whoa, Roxanne. Oh, whoa, ladies. Ladies, calm down.
Roxanne, what do you think about all this going on?
Look. You got some popcorn?
Because, honestly, I'm enjoying the hell out of this.
Yeah, you are. It's cute, right?
You two have thrown insults at every single woman in that locker room.
You've made fun of their personality, their looks, their work, everything.
Not to mention, you've made my life a living hell.
So, yeah, I'm glad you two are feeling the same way
you've made every single woman feel.
Karma is a toxic bitch.
[audience cheering]
I mean, I thought… [chuckling]
I thought it was gonna be a Handicap match at Vengeance Day, but…
[audience chanting] Toxic bitch.
…looks like it's going to be a real Triple Threat.
Yeah, well, the odds are still against me,
but I am going to walk into Vengeance Day and walk out the NXT…
Roxanne, that's where you're wrong, sweetheart.
You love to walk around acting like you are such a big fan.
Guess what, at Vengeance Day, you'll make history.
You will become the shortest-reigning NXT Women's Champion of all time.
But the funny thing is,
I don't even have to beat you, I can pin you.
And I can beat you.
And if history says anything, that's not very hard to do.
I'd like to amend that saying that there's Toxic Attraction
and everybody else, something more like,
"There's Jacy Jayne, and you two and everybody else."
Of course. Of course, you're still holding onto Toxic Attraction
because it's the only thing that ever made your ass relevant.
Just like you were a third wheel in that group,
you'll be the third wheel in this match. So I'm tired of it.
Wait. I got more questions. I got a couple more questions.
I got a couple more questions, guys. I got a couple more questions.
Guys, I got a couple more questions here. I got a couple more questions, guys.
[Vic] Well, Perez is not enjoying herself anymore.
[all shouting]
This is part of a toxic plan.
No, no, no. No, no, no.
[audience cheering]
["Toxic" playing]
[Vic] Booker, Toxic Attraction
has played us all for fools.
These two somehow coming up roses.
Are Gigi and Jacy playing with house money?
Can they stay as one at Vengeance Day?
["Toxic" playing]