[theme music playing]
[narrator] Then.
-[Ric Flair] Whoo! -[The Rock] If you smell…
-[bell tolls] -[narrator] Now.
-[Lemmy] The King of Kings. -[John] You can't see.
[narrator] Forever.
Together.
[music stops]
[audience chanting] NXT!
[Vic] The NXT universe is fired up as the road to WrestleMania has begun,
but we make our final stop before Saturday's Vengeance Day.
Huge implications tonight.
Welcome to NXT.
[audience chanting] NXT!
["All Rise" music playing]
[Vic] Well, Book, get ready for a slugfest to kick us off.
-[audience cheering] -[Booker laughs]
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is a tag team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied by Ivy Nile,
Julius and Brutus, The Creed Brothers.
[Vic] We're coming to you tonight with limited commercial interruptions,
and I like to pull the curtain back for a second, Book.
This is a showdown you've been waiting for.
[Booker] I don't wanna get too crunk too soon, Vic, but I'm gonna tell you,
this one right here, it's gonna be a monster, baby.
Creed Brothers, Indus Sher, a match of mammoth and epic proportion.
Oh, my God, man.
[Vic] Are you gonna get crunk? What's in that energy drink?
[Booker laughs]
["Tiranga" music playing]
[Alicia] And their opponents, accompanied by Jinder Mahal,
Indus Sher.
[Vic] Book, look around right now.
NXT universe is on their feet,
because they know the human demolition derby
that we're kicking off tonight with, and it's hard to fathom,
hasn't Indus Sher become more dangerous with Jinder Mahal now?
-[Booker] Let me tell you something, Vic. -[Vic] How does that happen?
[Booker] You're sitting at home and you're watching the news
feeling you're like a second-class citizen,
getting no respect,
sometimes you just got to go out there and take it, man.
Oh, I mean, this is gonna be good.
[Vic] Yeah. You said something, feeling no respect.
I wanna come back to that here in just a few moments,
because I don't necessarily know if we see eye-to-eye
with the way Indus Sher has been thinking, even Jinder Mahal's mindset.
But I wanna focus on The Creed Brothers for a moment.
Are the Creeds back on the right path?
-[bell ringing] -[Booker] No.
The Creed Brothers is definitely are on the right path,
-because of one person, Ivy Nile… -[audience chanting] Creed!
…who's the glue that's keeping this team together, Vic.
The one that's keeping the oar in the harbor.
That's Ivy Nile.
[Vic] We see Veer and Julius Creed are kicking things off here tonight.
You saw for a moment, Julius's saying, "My shoulder's okay.
-There's no excuses." -[Booker] Look at the quickness of Veer.
I couldn't wait for this match right here, because we got four heavyweights
in the middle of this squared circle,
and it's gonna break down sooner or later, Vic. Trust me.
[Vic] You talk about heavy hitters, usually, superstars this size,
that are this strong, don't move this quick.
And look at this, we said it would be a slugfest.
[Booker] I told you, Vic. It's gonna break down in a minute.
I'll tell you, Vic, The Creed Brothers are gonna have to rely on the pace
in order to come out on top in this matchup.
Oh, he got caught right there.
[Vic] Julius tried to get away, get around, got caught,
but certainly was able to find his way out, made the tag.
[Booker] You see that? Julius trying to run for higher ground,
let big bro come in here and handle this heavy lifting.
[Vic] Now Brutus along with Sanga now, but when we talk about tag team action,
how about what's to come in the main event.
The winning team advances to Saturday's Vengeance Day,
has a golden opportunity.
Which team will join the NXT Tag Team Title match?
And we will take an inside look
at the steel cage, main event on Saturday
for the NXT Championship coming up later on tonight.
I wanna refocus in on this Tag Team match, because Brutus is a game-changer,
but he's not getting knocked around by Sanga.
He's also not doing any knocking around.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, Sanga, you look at this guy,
once upon a time this guy was a teddy bear.
Now he's a damn grizzly bear, looking to get some meat.
-Whoo! -[Booker] Oh, I love it.
[Vic] You talked about feeling disrespected, Book,
when it came to Indus Sher.
Where did this animosity come from with Indus Sher,
-specifically towards The Creed Brothers? -[Booker] Let me tell you something,
when you see the Creed Brothers getting opportunity after opportunity
and you get nothing, and you know you're one of the best
like Veer and Sanga, like Indus Sher, yes, you want your piece of the action.
You want your champagne wishes. You want your caviar dream.
I'm trying not to get too emotional here. I'm trying. I'm trying.
[Vic] You were in the Royal Rumble on Saturday, you're all fired up.
You wanna get back in there right now. I can see it in our eyes.
Wit The Creed Brothers trying to work together as a team,
-and it took two to take down Veer. -[Booker] Oh, wow.
[Booker] You're gonna have to do that.
You're gonna have to work as a tag team to get a win tonight.
One thing about The Creed Brothers, the big advantage, they are brothers.
Brothers to the bone, and you know…
-…what do they say about blood? -[Vic] Cover, a hook of the leg.
[Booker] Blood is thicker than water.
[Vic] There is Julius Creed taking his eye off the ball.
Of course, former WWE champion, Jinder Mahal, here on the outside.
That momentary distraction allowing a tag to be made.
Julius didn't see it, but he felt it, Sanga is now legal.
[Booker] Talking about the influence of Jinder Mahal, the blueprint,
you know, the guy that's been to the mountain top.
You can take it from somebody else,
former WWE champion, the Modern Day Maharaja.
[Vic] Take another look. You can almost feel this. Bam.
[Booker] Oh, yes. Oh, yes.
[Vic] There you see right now,
Sanga is taking a couple of liberties, so to speak, with Julius.
I don't know if you see on the monitor right now,
Ivy Nile is almost like a caged tiger, walking back and forth.
She has not taken her eyes off of Jinder Mahal.
[Booker] Ivy knows the importance of a matchup like this.
The Creed Brothers need this match more than anything, and for me,
and from my outpoint, this is the toughest test
that The Creed Brothers has had to date.
[Vic] Indus Sher wanted the Creeds at 100%.
-[Booker] Oh, wow. -[Vic] They certainly have them
at that in this moment.
And right now, just pure destruction on the mind,
as Julius tries to fight back, but look at relentless is Veer.
-[Booker] Twin demons of destruction… -[audience groans]
-…that's what I call Sanga and Veer. -[Vic] Nice takedown by Creed.
But Creed just got ran over by Sanga.
With every right hand, every knee, you hear the NXT universe
almost living and breathing with The Creed Brothers.
[Booker] Look at the power from Sanga. Sanga has turned it on.
This guy has turned into, really, a monster.
And tonight, Vic, Sanga…
Oh, my God, is taking all of his frustrations out
-[Vic] Tag. -…on Julius Creed.
[Vic] Now this was the previous play. Tag was made.
Nice takedown by Julius who's doing everything he can.
He takes down, again, Sanga, and in comes Veer.
[Booker] Like I said, Vic, like I said,
The Creed Brothers are gonna have to stay with their base, their wrestling,
because this team right here,
they're not thinking about anything but, mayhem, destruction.
Oh, yes, and I love it.
[Vic] Pure destruction always left in the path of Indus Sher, who, this was…
We talked about earlier, believe they're victims here in NXT.
I don't get it? What about Valentina Feroz
who Sanga just turned away, and told her to go away?
[Booker] You know what, sometimes you need to do what you got to do to get focused.
To know exactly what you need.
Like I say, sometimes people wanna wait for it.
Sanga and Veer, tonight, they're looking to go out, Vic.
They're looking to take it here tonight.
[audience chanting] Creed!
[Vic] NXT universe is trying to rally Julius Creed.
You can see the determination in his eyes.
You might see a little bit of worry in the eyes of Brutus on the outside,
knowing his brother right now, in dire straits, is Julius,
trying to get back up, taken right back down,
and he's in the grasps of someone like Sanga.
[Booker] Sanga is ripping Julius right now like a rag doll.
And the strength difference. Oh.
[audience chanting] Let's go, Sanga! Let's go, Julius!
[Booker] Oh, the people love this.
[Vic] We said the NXT universe was fired up.
You take a look at the action tonight, what is gonna happen Saturday, though,
-at Vengeance Day in Charlotte? -[Booker laughs]
[Booker] Oh, my God. I can't wait to get to Charlotte, North Cackalacky.
Ric Flair, make sure you got a spot for me, dawg.
[Vic] Well, right now there's a spot for Julius Creed,
and he's not gonna like it. Sanga planting Creed.
Into the cover, hook of the leg, and not enough
as Julius continuing to fight.
And, look, The Creed Brothers, they're never gonna have an excuse,
Book, that's not how they were raised. That's not what their father…
put into them.
He told them to always fight, never back down,
don't make an excuse, always push through, try to persevere.
We're gonna see the Creeds at their best,
and that's why Julius Creed is not staying down in this matchup.
[Booker] I've watched The Creed Brothers, they're fighters, they're not gonna quit,
but tonight they're in the middle of this squared circle
with something different, Vic, look at that right there.
Right now, Sanga just leaning on Julius,
just putting all of his weight down on Julius.
Trust me, it is a difference
when you're in there with a heavyweight like this man.
[Vic] I just looked up and saw Jinder Mahal for just a moment.
You take a look at the former WWE Champion,
what is Mahal trying to establish in Veer and Sanga?
[Booker] Stay focused. Just instilling that expert tutelage,
knowing what it takes to make it to the top.
Not just make it, but staying at the top. That's what Veer and Sanga want.
[Vic] Oh, Sanga and Veer right now. It's Veer who gets knocked down.
Look at Brutus Creed. Brutus right now, it's smash mode.
[Booker laughs]
-[Booker] Here comes Brutus. -[Vic] Look at the strength.
-[screams] -[Vic] Brutus Creed,
who never lost in his amateur career in the NCAA,
showing you some… [chuckles]
He came out here just to pop Sanga in the face.
[Booker] Creed right now…
-[Vic] Look at the German suplex. -[Booker] …he's fresh as a daisy.
And right now he just needs to keep this momentum going
to get a victory over this team.
[grunting]
[Vic] Talk about being relentless. Turning it right back around.
Brutus sat, watched his brother throughout this matchup
-finally getting himself a piece. Nice. -[audience groans]
-Julius, standing shooting star. -[audience groans]
Cover, count. Oh.
-[Booker] I'll tell you right there… -[Vic giggles]
[Booker] …you see Julius is a little fatigued right now.
I don't like that tag by Brutus getting Julius back in at this time.
I don't think he was ready for something like that, Vic.
[Vic] Well, the former NXT Tag Team champions
are right now taking it to Indus Sher.
What's on the mind of Julius Creed?
He might be fatigued, he's trying to hoist up Veer.
[Booker] You feel me? You see what I'm saying?
Right there, that just shows me he's still trying to muscle this big man.
[Vic] Look at the core strength. He did it, though, Book.
-Powerbomb. Cover. -One, two!
[Vic] Whoa!
[Booker] Let me tell you how much that took out of Julius
to pull something off like that.
[Vic] Look at the strength. Would not quit.
We talked about what his father instilled in him to never stop pushing through.
[audience chanting] NXT!
[Vic] Again, the NXT universe on their feet one more time.
I don't know where Julius Creed is getting this from.
[Booker] Man, Julius just dropped a bomb right there.
[Vic] Mahal.
[audience chattering and cheering]
-[audience chanting] Ivy -[Vic] Uh-oh.
[inaudible]
[audience chanting] Ivy
[Vic] Well, Mahal, finally cool heads prevailing.
-[Booker] Oh! -[Vic] Oh!
[audience chattering]
[Vic] Brutus back in the ring.
This matchup still continuing. Tag was made.
Brutus is screaming for help, but there's no one to help Julius.
Julius goes up, planted. Huge chokeslam by Sanga.
-Into the cover, and… Oh, come on. -[bell ringing]
[Booker] Wow, Vic.
["Tiranga" music playing]
[Alicia] Here are your winners, Indus Sher.
[Vic] Where's respect in this? Is there honor in this, Book?
[Booker] Look, Vic. Ivy just got took out of the game.
-[Vic] Take another… I mean, listen. -[Booker] Oh, wow.
[audience chattering]
-[grunts] -[Vic] Bam!
[Vic] Julius turning right around. You know what Julius was thinking about.
-He was thinking about Ivy Nile. -[groans]
-In the end, went for the ride from Sanga, -[audience] One!
-Indus Sher would not be denied. -[audience] Two, three!
[Vic] Here tonight, as Jinder Mahal,
Sanga, and Veer stand tall on NXT.
[audience cheering]
Okay, okey dokey. Are you talking to me or something?
Yeah, okay. I was always a big fan of A-Kid.
He had some excellent tussles in NXT UK.
He's the best, isn't he?
I wonder what happened to him.
You know, I don't know, I don't know. I couldn't say.
But fantastic competitor he was.
You remind me of A-Kid.
I'm not sure what is. I can't quite put my finger on it.
You know, I get that quite a lot. I think it's because of my eyes.
Tyler, as much as I enjoy watching you and A-Kid, how would you feel me and you
creating a masterpiece and tear the house down tonight?
Okay. Okay. That sounds like a marvelous idea.
I was just walking around and friendly competition makes me sick.
All the "I respect your work a lot. I respect your work to infinity."
You know, when I was in the UK, I learned that all you limeys are soft
and the European style of wrestling is overrated.
As for A-Kid, if you see him, personally, tell him from me, he's hot garbage.
Wow. Well, if I do see him, I'll make sure he knows.
-Yeah. -Yeah.
-Damon is a right wazzock. -A what?
-Pendejo. -Oh.
-[audience cheering] -See you.
["Cut Above The Rest" music playing]
[Vic] I'd say in the spirit of friendly competition
we would all love to see Bate, Axiom, tonight.
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Zoey Stark.
♪ What you say is… ♪
[Vic] Zoey Stark, Book, had quite the showing
in the Women's Royal Rumble match.
Some have said she was the NXT's MVP Saturday in the Alamodome.
[Booker] Ever since that switch was flipped with Zoey,
she's been a game-changer, man.
She's been laser-focused, and I'm gonna tell you,
Zoey is thinking about one thing, Vic, and that's becoming champion.
That's being a legend one day.
["Impressive" music playing]
[audience cheering]
♪ Impressive ♪
[Alicia] And her opponent, Indi Hartwell.
[Vic] Indi Hartwell had her own experience in San Antonio,
and earlier today talked about her experience on Saturday night.
Speaking of the weekend, I hope you guys can all experience
the Royal Rumble like I did.
I mean, being out there in front of over 50,000 people, there's just nothing--
-Move it. Get out of my way. -Oh! Look, who it is.
It's the woman who attacked Nikkita Lyons, and girls,
she was also in the Royal Rumble, but you probably don't remember--
First of all, if I attacked Nikkita Lyons,
all of you here would know that,
because I would have the guts to say that I actually did that.
Also, why are you holding court about the Royal Rumble?
-Were you even in it? -Mm-hmm.
Because I was in there for half an hour,
so I must've blinked and you were out of there.
Oh, wait. [laughs] That's right. It's coming back to me.
You were making that ridiculous point to the WrestleMania sign.
A place that you will never go.
-Actually, it was a thumbs up. -Oh, a thumbs up. Ladies, a thumbs up.
You could stick that thumb right up your ass.
Actually, I thought the thumbs-up moment was sick.
And if I remember correctly,
Indi beat you the last time you guys had a one-on-one match. I'm just saying.
Sol, why are you always in everybody else's business?
Look, stay out of mine if you know what's good for you.
Indi, I'm taking you on tonight. Let's see how long you really last, huh?
We'll see. Good job remembering that.
-[bell ringing] -[Vic] Sol Ruca was right.
Hartwell does own a victory over Zoey Stark.
[Booker] You're talking about old stuff, Vic. You're talking about past tense.
We ain't thinking about that. What have you done for me lately?
That's what this business is all about.
[Vic] Oh, Zoey Stark brought this match on herself as we just witnessed.
And, look, no one can argue, for both these superstars,
they opened some eyes with the time they spend in the Royal Rumble.
[Booker] I'm gonna tell you right now, Indi Hartwell,
I've been saying she's looking for that moment.
I'm gonna tell you, the Rumble was definitely her time to shine,
but Zoey Stark came in right after that number one seed,
let's just say that, Rhea Ripley, and she did work.
[Vic] Yeah. Of course, Rhea Ripley won the women's Royal Rumble match.
A former NXT Women's Champion in her own right.
[Booker] Almost said number one stunner, and that's my man, JD McDonagh.
I didn't wanna step over there.
-[Vic] At least you caught yourself. -[Booker] Yeah, I didn't wanna do that.
[Vic] And then… Whoa!
As Zoey Stark just got caught there by Indi Hartwell,
we talked about Rhea Ripley.
She challenged the SmackDown Women's Champion,
Charlotte Flair, at WrestleMania, and that's if Charlotte can get
by Sonya Deville Friday night on SmackDown
when her women's titles on the line.
[Booker] I don't think Sonya is gonna be that big of a problem.
I'm gonna tell you right now, Rhea Ripley she is definitely…
-[Vic] Into the cover goes Hartwell. -[Booker] …the future of this business.
That's the rep.
[Vic] Well, you take a look at both these superstars right here,
Indi Hartwell has come in with momentum.
-[Booker] Check the shot out here, Vic. -[Vic] Take a look.
-[Vic] Boom. Right to the side. -[Booker] Wow!
Hartwell's not messing around here tonight, and look.
How good must it have felt for Indi Hartwell?
A, to enter the Royal Rumble, and then have that moment looking at the sign.
Big WrestleMania sign.
[Booker] That right there, I'll tell you you can't explain something like that.
Indi Hartwell, like I said, had a moment that…
-[Vic] Cover and another near-fall. -[Booker] …she's gonna remember
for the rest of her life. Trust me on that.
[Vic] Take now as Zoey Stark, bam, able to answer right back.
This has been nothing short of a hard-hitting NXT again
with limited commercials here tonight.
[Booker] Did you hear Zoey Stark?
She said she was in there for 30 minutes, man.
Over 30 minutes. That let her know that she can take it.
That let her know she belongs with the A-team.
I'm loving that, Vic.
[Vic] Are you saying that the Royal Rumble
is possibly a for a lack of a better phrase,
-a launching point for Zoey Stark? -[Booker] It was a breakout moment.
Zoey Stark, she didn't just go into the Royal Rumble to participate.
She wanted to go in there and she planned on winning that thing.
I like that attitude.
[Vic] No love lost between these two superstars,
and also we do have to mention this.
Indi Hartwell did call out Zoey Stark for attacking possibly
Nikkita Lyons last week.
-[Booker] You know what? -[Vic] Everyone's a suspect here.
[Booker] Zoey said something a second ago.
You only should concern yourself with business that concerns you, Vic.
All right? Mind your business.
[Vic] What are you yelling at me for? I didn't say it.
[Booker] I'm just saying. That's the problem with this game today.
People always wanna think about what somebody else is doing.
Think what you do.
[Vic] Oh, Hartwell for the second time went back to the well,
and this time Stark was ready.
Zoey Stark's now going up, going over, and landing hard right on Hartwell.
Into the cover, hook of the leg. And another near-fall in this matchup.
Zoey Stark, did you see the fact that she was able to grapevine the leg.
Was not gonna allow Hartwell to get to that bottom rope,
and now Stark just unloading.
Take another look at the athleticism by Zoey Stark going up and over.
-Look, Zoey's made it perfectly clear. -[thuds]
Book, you talk about flipping that switch. She's done having others hold her back.
[Booker] You know, I look at Zoey out there performing moves like that,
balance, technique, grace, as well as that attitude saying that,
"Hey, I'm willing to step on some toes and step on some toes
and keep on walking."
That's what you got to do, Vic, to make it to the top.
[Vic] There you see the NXT universe no doubt
who they are behind in this matchup.
It is Indi Hartwell. Hartwell who felt that moment,
felt the love from the WWE Universe in San Antonio.
Trying to continue to ride that wave of momentum here tonight,
but she's running into Zoey Stark
who, as we've already talked about, has a lot of momentum coming into tonight
after as we said possibly stealing the show
for this brand at the Royal Rumble.
[Booker] Lemme tell you something,
this game is all about checks and championship.
Right now who's got that title? Roxanne Perez.
Who wants that title? Every woman in that division.
You got to go out there and you got to fight your way to the top
just like these ladies right now. I'm loving this, Vic.
[Vic] Well, these two slugging it out, and what a right hand by Hartwell,
who has championship dreams.
When we talk about the champion, we will hear from Roxanne Perez
and her two challengers, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne of Toxic Attraction
ahead of their Triple Threat match Saturday at Vengeance Day,
but Hartwell almost with another big, big victory.
[Booker] Here she comes but wasting a little bit of too much time
right here for me, Vic.
That time is precious.
It's worth it's weight in gold. There it is right there. Oh, wow.
[Vic] Roundhouse kick from Stark rocking Hartwell.
Hartwell now going for the ride, German suplex.
And Stark's now realizing Hartwell's injured, Hartwell's down.
Hook of the leg and another near-fall.
Hartwell continuing to fight in this matchup.
[Booker] See that landing right there, on the back of the base of the head there.
I'm gonna tell you right now, Indi Hartwell, she's feeling it.
She's gonna have to suck it up, Vic.
[Vic] Stark was looking for that half and half. Nice counter.
Now getting right back up, getting scooped up, going right around,
landing on her feet. Nice counter from Stark.
[audience cheering]
Stark with Hartwell hoisted, nice counter in her own right.
-[audience cheering] -[grunts]
[Vic] A lot of battling back and forth between these two women.
It's all because of a confrontation earlier today.
-[Vic] As… Ooh! -[Booker] Oh!
[Vic] Oh, crash and burn for Hartwell.
[Booker] I'm gonna tell you right now, Zoey saw that coming.
Almost like she's scouted that move right there.
[Vic] She saw it coming, but Hartwell didn't see the knee
-under the jaw. -[Booker] Goodnight.
-[Vic] And you can say that again, Book. -One, two, three! [inaudible]
[bell ringing]
["Cut Above the Rest" music playing]
-[Alicia] Here is your winner, Zoey Stark. -[audience booing]
[Booker] Oh, Zoey, you're talking about bringing the wrecking ball.
I'm talking about somebody that wants more. That's Zoey.
[Vic] You could talk all this possibly the turning point in the matchup,
Hartwell thought she was well and good, and then a nasty landing
and that really changed the course of this matchup for Hartwell.
Bam!
Zoey's… Oh, wait! Wait a minute.
[audience booing]
[Vic] What's the meaning of this? You already won the match, Zoey.
And there's Sol Ruca. Ruca!
[Booker] She's gone berserk. This is a seven-course meal, dawg.
[Vic] Oh, Sol Ruca thinks Stark might've had a little bit too much.
Coming out here to help out Indi Hartwell.
["Chasing Surf" music playing]
[inaudible]
[Booker] Get me a cup of coffee. I feel you.
A day of vengeance is on the horizon for the Schism.
[Fowler] We seek vengeance
for something that has been owed to us for far too long.
[Reid] The NXT Tag Team Championships
have been kept from us since The Dyad's inception.
[Gacy] Tonight, Rip and Jagger change their destiny
by altering others' reality.
[Ava] Edris and Malik, we know who you are,
but everyone at Chase University,
you worship…
a false idol.
[audience chanting] Chase U.
[Ava] You are not a family.
You are abusive.
Marcus, get the [bleep] out of my classroom.
[Ava] Devious, and delusional.
School spirit will not help you tonight, because Chase University will fail.
There is no unit stronger than the Schism.
-[Gacy] We are four roots… -[all] One tree.
[heart beating]
[Vic] There's a superstar who already has earned gold and we are four nights
before his north American championship defense at Vengeance Day.
We will hear from Wes Lee next on NXT.
The city of Charlotte.
[Crews] Packed restaurants, tons of foot traffic,
bars with lines out the door.
Cars flying down I-85.
I came out early to feel Charlotte's energy,
and I feel the city's excitement all the way up here.
NXT is coming, and I'm coming.
I need two falls…
two pinfalls, two submissions, one each.
I've visualized these 2 out of 3 falls match a hundred times.
Money Melo is gonna be fast.
He's gonna be flashy, but I am ready for Melo's game plan.
My best will always be better than his best.
[audience cheering]
And if Trick Williams wants to get involved,
well, Trick's gonna get handled.
Listen to what [inaudible] asked.
[grunts and groans]
[solemn music playing]
Melo wants to call me the past and him the future.
At Vengeance Day, the past will dictate the future.
♪ I'm done… ♪
[Vic] The future will be decided with a match that could have
championship implications.
It's the rubber match. It's 2 out of 3 falls.
Crews, Hayes who's the best, we determine that Saturday night at Vengeance Day.
["Assemble" music playing]
[Vic] Here comes a man who has a big test in his own right
this Saturday night in Charlotte.
[Alicia] Please welcome the NXT North American Champion,
Wes Lee.
[Vic] A man who embodies everything about this brand.
Has scratched, has clawed, and has found himself as a champion.
[Booker] I like everything about this kid. I mean, he is a champ.
He's a fighter, he fought his way to the top.
You can take nothing away from somebody like that.
This is Wes Lee, the North American champ.
Yo.
[audience cheering]
Oh.
We are T-minus four days away from NXT being back on the road
and we are swinging in through Charlotte, North Carackalacky for Vengeance Day.
[audience chattering]
No, Cackalacky.
It's a big day literally for me,
because I have my biggest challenge in front of me in the form of Dijak.
Yes, he's back in NXT and he's claiming to be serving justice,
but, ultimately, he just wants what's shining on my shoulder.
[audience chattering]
Saturday is gonna be tough.
I'm probably gonna take an ass whooping too.
[audience chattering]
But just like I did with Tony and Carmelo,
The Cardiac Kid will rise as your North American Champion.
[audience cheering]
And it…
["Driver" music playing]
[audience booing]
Mr. Lee, I want you to soak it all in.
Enjoy these moments, because these are your final days
as NXT North American Champion.
That was a real impassioned speech you gave, really powerful and motivating.
But the reality is, it's not gonna make a damn bit of difference.
You had every opportunity to hand me that championship,
but you were too stupid to take it, weren't you?
And now…
on Saturday, you're gonna be standing across the ring
staring at the biggest and baddest man in the entire NXT locker room.
When that happens…
I'm gonna rip that championship from your prone hands.
[audience chattering]
You see that?
That's exactly what you're gonna have to do.
Pry it from my cold dead hands,
but understand, that's much easier said than done,
because I did not win this championship by accident.
Every minute of training, every risk that I have taken in and out of this ring,
every trial and tribulation, dawg. I have fought.
[audience cheering and chattering]
And when I felt like I couldn't anymore,
the chaotic support from every single one of these fans
showed me that I can reach levels that I have only dreamed of.
So Saturday, you are not just fighting me, dawg.
Nah, you are fighting everybody on the West Side.
[audience cheering and chattering]
You might be fighting for them, Mr. Lee.
[audience chanting] Wes!
You might be fighting for them,
but they damn sure won't be fighting for you.
["Runaway" music playing]
[Vic] Now what?
I am sorry. I'm really, really sorry.
Because I guess my ears aren't working properly,
because Dijak, it sounded like you said you're the biggest and you're the baddest.
Have you forgotten about Von Wagner?
[audience cheering]
Hey, Dijak, take those stupid sunglasses off.
We're inside and I'm right here,
and the only thing injustice is me getting overlooked.
[audience chattering]
Wagner, my eyes are focused exclusively on championship gold.
I have no issues with you whatsoever.
[shrieking] I don't know.
[audience chanting] Wagner sucks!
Hold on. Wait, hold on.
You claim that you are the biggest and the baddest in NXT,
but Von is saying that he is, so basically you're calling him a liar.
Shut your mouth. I know exactly what you're trying to do. Shut your mouth.
What?
I only see an injustice that needs to be fixed.
Look, I hear Von and Mr. Stone loud and clear about being overlooked.
And come Tuesday…
we may need to have a new NXT North American Number 1 Contender.
So if Von happens to beat Dijak in a match tonight,
Von will no longer be overlooked.
Von will be looked at as a championship contender.
[Stones] Yeah, and you know what? That is exactly why we're out here.
-I'm following you. -Yeah
So can we please, please solve this injustice
or, Dijak, you can give him the jacket. I don't think he wants to…
[Vic] Ooh!
[grunts]
[Vic] I think Dijak was looking to drop Lee
and instead, he gets dropped by Von Wagner.
[audience chattering]
[Booker laughs]
[Booker] Can't get along, let's get it on.
[audience chanting] Let them fight!
[inaudible]
[Vic] NXT universe wants it,
and I'm being told Shawn Michaels is gonna let these two guys go at it.
-[Vic] This match is official. -[Booker] Oh, yes.
A fight just broke out, Vic.
[Vic] And here we go, Dijak, Wagner, an impromptu matchup,
and Von Wagner dropping Dijak.
Dijak wasn't prepared for this matchup.
[grunts]
[Vic] Who's the biggest, who's the baddest?
-We're gonna find out on NXT. -[thuds]
[Vic] Back live on NXT and Von Wagner and Dijak in an impromptu matchup
of big men here in NXT as they have been slugging it out,
as you've witnessed throughout the commercial break
as Dijak into the cover,
inside hook of the leg and a kick out by Von Wagner.
But we are being joined right now by the North American Champion,
the one the only Wes Lee.
Hey, I got to say nice job getting justice served
here tonight between those two.
[Lee] It only seems right we have to find out
who's the biggest and baddest superstar in NXT.
[Vic] And I'm ready to find out who it is.
You're not lying, but I want you to finish your thought
about how important Saturday is to you personally
when you go one on one with Dijak for your North American title.
[Lee] With it being NXT's first stand-out.
[Booker] Oh, wow!
-[Lee] It's special. -[Booker] I'm sorry.
[Lee] Just it's my first time being out…
-[Vic] Oh. -[Booker] Good God.
-[Lee] Outside of Orlando. -[Booker] Wow.
[Booker] Look, look, look, you talk a whole bunch of nonsense right now.
Lee, Lee, you see what's in the ring right now?
We got two giants right now.
[Vic] I mean, boom… If Von Wagner, like you said, wins this matchup,
that could be you starting next Tuesday if you're successful Saturday.
-[Lee] When I'm successful Saturday. -[Vic] And I--
Like I said, at all times, any challenger, this championship will be defended
against anyone who feels like they deserve the opportunity.
[Booker] You know I admire you, bro.
But do you believe in what you're saying about the people?
Let me tell you something, when you lose that championship,
listen, it's a famous quote, nobody bobs a beaten champion.
That could be you on Saturday, man.
You need to think about a, number one, yourself.
[Lee] Dawg, Book, come on.
You have to understand the connection with the people like you have it.
You felt it when you came in the Royal Rumble.
[Booker] Don't try to use reverse psychology on me.
Don't try that. Don't try that. I'm talking about you.
I'm talking about holding onto that North American Championship.
I'm talking about having to go against one of these two giants
-[Booker] like a Wagner, like a Dijak. -[Vic] Into the cover. A near-fall.
Mr. Stone out here almost came out of his Steven Seagal suit
-watching this matchup. -[audience chanting]
[Vic] He's beside himself.
Who's the biggest, who's the baddest? Right now, bang, it's Von Wagner.
[Booker] Von Wagner's making his own breaks here tonight
at the expense of Dijak.
[Vic] Champ, you look on at this matchup,
this is because of you that these two are slugging it out.
Is this because you're just offended Dijak wanted you to hand over the title?
[Lee] Uh, I am offended. You should already understand that
I am not someone that's just gonna turn over easily
-and hand over a championship. -[Vic] Oh!
[Vic] Just being turned over, look at the upside-down.
-[Vic] And a… Ooh! -[Booker] Ooh…
-[Vic] Justice is served. -[Booker] …baby.
[Vic] No, it wasn't. How the hell did Wagner kick out?
[Booker] Let me tell you something, Wes, it was smart getting this man, Dijak,
to get out here and put in some work tonight before a big matchup.
That was very smart.
We're getting a chance to see exactly what this big man
is all about with a move like this.
Oh, my God, that could be you. That could be you, Lee.
-[Vic] I mean, unreal. -[Lee] It's just the same thing.
I'm not gonna be held down by things like that.
[Vic] Unreal. You are looking right now at two guys that are fighting it out,
because you put them in this position, well done again, as I must say,
but for Dijak, he knows you're looking on right now.
Dijak knows that you're sitting front row and you two are gonna hook up
this Saturday night in Charlotte.
[Booker] Would not wanna be in your position, Wes Lee.
-[Vic] As champ? -[Booker] Sitting out here watching this.
-[Vic] It's all good. Look. -[Booker] That you can be
going through this on Saturday.
I'm talking about beaten, bruised, battered, torn.
-That's what can happen to you, man. -[Vic] What is on Dijak's mind right now?
-Because it certainly isn't Wes Lee. -[grunting]
-Trying to fight free. -[grunting]
[Vic] Look at Von Wagner go.
-[Lee] They're fighting hard. -[screams]
[Lee] That's the kind of thing that I like to see going for him.
-[Vic] Oh, ooh! -[thuds]
-[Booker] Oh, my goodness. Von Wagner. -[audience cheering]
-[Vic] This is got to be it. -One, two…
[Booker] Von Wagner's looking for a moment.
Oh, that moment just slipped away. Oh, my God, man.
-What a matchup. -[Lee] See, this is what I love.
-I love the intensity they're giving us. -[Vic] Well, Wagner right now…
…looking for a high elbow slam. Dijak into the counter.
-[Booker] Got caught right there. -[Vic] Oh, Dijak bending.
[Vic] Trying to wear down, trying to bring down Von Wagner.
[audience chanting]
NXT universe, some standing, some chanting.
This has been an impromptu matchup that certainly…
-[Booker] You said it, Vic. -[inaudible]
[Booker laughs] I like that. I like that right there.
He's just breaking Von Wagner down right in front of you, Wes Lee.
[Vic] Wagner. Dijak's looking at you, and Wes Lee's saying, "Feast your eyes"
on possibly what could happen this Saturday
-in Charlotte at Vengeance Day. -One, two, three!
[bell ringing]
[Booker] Ho, ho! Look at the look in the eyes.
[Alicia] Here is your winner, Dijak.
[Booker] Look at the snarl.
[Vic] Dijak has not taken his eyes, until just now, off of you, Wes Lee.
He is focused on that North American title
that he has stated time and time again he came back to NXT for.
He's been close at some points in his career
to becoming a champion, but in this moment,
Von Wagner, Book, was very close to an upset here tonight on NXT.
But in the end, Dijak, bam, able to overcome Von Wagner
and prove that he was the biggest and he is indeed the baddest in NXT.
And now for Dijak, he is focused on Wes Lee.
Saturday night, there will be no ducking. There certainly will be some diving.
The North American title's on the line in Charlotte.
[audience cheering]
Can't stand this Dijak.
I bet he's gonna win the title on Saturday too.
-A receipt is… -Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Forget about Dijak right now. Street Justice has no expiration date.
-You know that. -I do.
Now about this big impact you were gonna make.
I got to take care of a few things.
-What, the first thing or the second? -Both.
-Oh. -Yeah.
-Both? -That's why I'm the underboss.
-I took care of it, so next week it's on. -Tremendous.
Now let's go take care of that other thing.
-That other thing? Got it. -Forget about Dijak? Forget about him.
Book, this has been a hard-hitting Tuesday night of NXT action,
you just heard from the Don and the underboss,
but we got to go back to something that actually transpired
last week to Nikkita Lyons in the parking lot.
[Vic] She has taken to social media, she has provided us with an injury update.
Surgery was successful for Nikkita Lyons who is ready to get back to action
as fast as possible.
And right now our own McKenzie Mitchell is standing by with a closer look
at exactly what happened last week.
Thanks, guys. Nikkita Lyons is facing a long rehabilitation process,
but so many questions surrounding who attacked Nikkita in the parking lot.
I wanna show back the footage and slow things down
so we can take a closer look at the situation.
If we track this, you can see Valentina Feroz walking away.
Danny Palmer, Ariana Grace,
and performance center talent, Alexis Lete, going into the building,
and then here is an unidentified woman driving away from the scene.
Then you have Elektra Lopez and newcomer, Lola Vice,
who seemed to be closest to Nikkita.
But as you can see, they continue on their own path.
If we freeze it right here, you can see Tiffany Stratton,
who doesn't look too concerned
just going through her bag on top of a car.
But, of course, we have to wonder,
did Tiffany use something inside her bag to attack Nikkita?
Then a little past Tiffany is Zoey Stark, who many believe is a prime suspect
given the history between the former tag team partners.
We also see Tatum Paxley and Lash Legend
who are lurking way in the back of the shot.
Of course, could it be one of them?
Then Indi Hartwell, and Lyra Valkyria come to Nikkita's aid.
But as we see Indi and Lyra tending to Nikkita.
Lastly, we see Wendy Choo observing from inside a vehicle.
Did Wendy see anything?
How are you guys just walking past? What the hell?
Right now no one is taking credit or claiming responsibility for the attack.
If anyone comes forward, I will keep you updated.
Vic and Booker, back to you.
[Vic] Well, thanks, McKenzie, but right now we're gonna focus
on Saturday night in Charlotte.
Two superstars who despise each other are gonna be locked inside a steel cage.
We're gonna take a closer look at our NXT title showdown
at Vengeance Day next on NXT.
Well, the Royal Rumble 's in the rear-view mirror
and the countdown is on as WrestleMania goes Hollywood once again.
The last time, Book, you and Eddie Guerrero
were looking for some answers.
Relive all these memorable clips on all our WWE social platforms
on the road to WrestleMania.
Don't forget, NXT Stand & Deliver takes place, WrestleMania Saturday.
I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger
to those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers.
And you will…
Serious question.
Did you guys go get a royale with cheese when you wrapped that up?
Yes, we did. For people that don't know,
he's talking about a quarter pounder with cheese.
Hey, we are certainly on the road to WrestleMania
when we go Hollywood once again,
but we're also making our final stop here tonight
on our road to Charlotte, North Carolina, with Vengeance Day this Saturday,
when Bron Breakker and Grayson Waller get locked inside a steel cage.
["Anthem" music playing]
[audience cheering]
This is about proving that I will be the best NXT champion of all time.
♪ This is anthem for the champion ♪
♪ Defy the odds and lay it on the line ♪
♪ This is anthem for the champion ♪
[audience cheering]
♪ To follow the champion ♪
[Breakker] NXT is my life.
♪ This is anthem for the champion ♪
[Waller] Bron Breakker, strong, fast, athletic.
Boring.
♪ Let the show being ♪
I'm sick of it. I'm done with it.
[inaudible]
Grayson Waller is the name, I've been running this plan for 18 months.
[inaudible]
I've been the guy, I've been the star,
and now I've made the decision that I need to be NXT champion.
[Vic] We are set for a championship showdown.
[Booker] We got a fight.
-[Vic] Oh. -[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] The ropes broke. Referee's at nine.
[Booker] We got to run this one back. We got to do this again, Vic.
[Vic] At the end of the day, here at New Year's Evil,
it is Bron Breakker who is the NXT champion.
At Vengeance Day…
the NXT Championship
will be defended inside…
a steel cage.
-Lock me in. Lock me in, dawg. -You don't stand a chance.
Bron Breakker is a wild dog.
[Breakker] From the moment I first stepped foot into NXT,
my temper has got the best of me.
[Waller] He can't control his emotions. He can't control his anger.
[Booker] Bron Breakker's bad. Bron Breakker is on fire.
[Vic] And the locker room can't even keep these two separated.
No one has taken advantage of it like I have.
[Vic] Holy… Book, this is unbelievable.
I'm living rent free in your head, Bron.
[Vic] That sinister, arrogant smile is on the face of Grayson Waller.
[Breakker] My temper has led to my biggest victories
and my most crushing defeats.
[Waller] I don't have to beat Bron Breakker.
Bron Breakker is gonna beat himself.
[Breakker] I should learn to control it, then it dawned on me.
When that door closes…
and the lock clicks,
I don't have to control it anymore.
I'm gonna beat Waller within an inch of his life,
and pin what's left of him.
[Waller] Lad, I know everything you're gonna do.
You're like a textbook. I've read it, and I've passed the test.
[Breakker] Waller's pushed my last button.
I don't wanna just beat you, I wanna embarrass you. I wanna hurt you.
[Breakker] He's gonna regret it when I break him inside the steel.
[Waller] The last time that I was locked in a steel cage.
-[Vic] Oh, from the top. -[Wade] Your boy went viral.
Just think what am I gonna do now when everything's on the line?
When I deliver the biggest viral moment in NXT history.
I become NXT champion.
[Breakker] Waller, this is what you wanted,
but this will be my Vengeance Day.
[Vic] There will be no excuses. There will be no doubt.
We will have a decisive winner.
Breakker, Waller,
inside an unforgiving steel cage for the NXT Championship
in Charlotte, Saturday, at the Vengeance Day premium live event.
["Born Animal" music playing]
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Tyler Bate.
[Vic] What a night, Book, it has been on NXT.
And here's a superstar who recently returned to this brand
with a renewed focus and certainly questioned a bit.
That's a hard thing to do. Let me tell you.
[Booker] He's got a lot of athleticism.
He's definitely studying the craft
to see if he can take on this kid, Axiom.
I call this kid "The Ace." He's good.
He's like The Matrix. It's gonna be a good matchup.
[audience cheering]
[Vic] Well, The Big Strong Boi is back in NXT.
[Booker] I mean, he's strong. The other half he gotta work on.
-The big part. -[Vic] The big part?
[Vic] What are you talking about, Book? Anyway, you know what?
You're not gonna ruin my mood. We've had an excellent night tonight.
We're on the road to Vengeance Day and we are getting ready…
for a matchup that would steal the show anywhere.
[Booker] Here we go.
["Strike Force" music playing]
[Alicia] And his opponent, Axiom.
[Vic] And I say that, Book, because when you look at Axiom…
-Do you hear the NXT universe? -[Booker] They love him.
[Vic] Could we be looking at the next breakout star here in NXT?
[Booker] This kid, Axiom, he is a next-level superstar,
but you got to ask the question.
What is he missing? Why is he not there already?
-[Vic] What's he missing? -[Booker] He has all the ability,
has all the technique, but I'm wondering myself.
I'm wondering myself.
This thing is about working all year long trying to find that spot,
trying to find that balance.
[Vic] I've been wondering something myself. Okay.
Why do you frown upon the phrase "Friendly competition?"
Because this match is about friendly competition.
I'm not saying that. They said it themselves, Book.
[Booker] Can you imagine me tweeting "Stone Cold" Steve Austin,
"It was a pleasure to share the ring with you." Come on, man.
[Vic] Was that before or after he beat you up in the supermarket?
[Booker] …my point. That's exactly my point.
I'm jockeying for a position,
that's these guys need to be thinking about at every moment's notice, Vic.
[Vic] Look, these guys aren't about trying to get a pound of flesh.
They're trying to prove who's the better superstar
and you don't need to despise the other to do so.
You can still be friendly with somebody.
These two guys have a great admiration for each other,
and as we saw earlier tonight, the heritage cup matches,
superstar like A-Kid and everything that Tyler Bate…
Cover, shoulders down and a near-fall. Everything Tyler Bate did in the NXT UK.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, Vic. This is an individual sport.
You got to be very, very selfish in this business
if you wanna make it to a legendary stand.
I'm talking about Hall of Fame stand.
I'm talking about being a championship player.
You can't be thinking about going out and playing games.
This is a business. You're not too far gone to know that.
[Vic] Speaking about championships, Triple Threat match still to come.
One of these three teams will find their way to Charlotte
and how about this exclusive sit down we're gonna have…
-[Booker] Oh, yeah. -[Vic] …with the NXT Women's Champion,
Roxanne Perez,
and both her opponents, that being Toxic Attraction,
and that huge Triple Threat match Saturday night, in Charlotte.
We are focused right now on Tyler Bate and Axiom.
-And these two right now tit for tat… -[audience applauding]
…but Tyler Bate's getting the better of Axiom in this first-time-ever matchup--
[Booker] Tyler Bate, he's showing me something here tonight.
One thing about this business is you got to be able to work big.
You got to be able to work at a very, very high level.
Right now, Tyler Bate is showing me something.
He's keeping to his base, staying on the arm of Axiom,
trying to wear him down.
[Vic] Now, we've talked about Vengeance Day.
-[Booker] Oh, beautiful. -[Vic] Coming up this Saturday,
in Charlotte.
Doesn't it eat at these two superstars not being a part of Vengeance Day?
Doesn't that make them more hungry for the future?
[Booker] Look, Vic. Beautiful move there from Axiom.
We're on the road to WrestleMania, and everybody,
all those guys on that stage, they worked all year to get to that point.
That's what these guys got to understand. This is not a sprint.
-This is a marathon, man. -[Vic] Not only WrestleMania,
but also how about WrestleMania's Saturday
NXT Stand & Deliver?
You know both these superstars want to be on that stage.
-That's your point. -[Booker] Exactly my point.
That's exactly what I'm talking about.
This is something you got to work on as far as staying healthy,
trying to stay injury-free, going out there
knowing exactly what it takes to stay in the game,
avoiding all those landmines like that shot right there from Axiom.
[Vic] Into the cover, the Enzuigiri, a near-fall.
Axiom now able to change the complexion of this matchup very quickly,
and now he is the one who is in control of Tyler Bate
as you can feel right now,
the NXT universe is just trying to keep pace
with his high-octane offense, this high-octane style of Axiom and Bate,
who come to a little bit of a stalemate
and then, oh, nothing friendly about that kick to the stomach.
-[Booker] Just a match right now. -[Vic] Both over the top. Crash and burn.
[audience applauding and cheering]
[audience chanting] NXT!
[audience chanting] This is wrestling!
[Vic] Back live on NXT
and the NXT universe's showing their appreciation
for both these superstars as we saw throughout the commercial break,
both of them going back and forth, and now, Axiom going for the ride.
[audience cheering]
[Vic] I don't know how the hell Tyler Bate's still standing, Book.
[Booker laughs]
[Booker] Not a move that I recommend, Vic. [chuckles]
-[Vic] Oh… And Bate starting to… -[audience chattering]
[screams]
[Vic] And Bate's overcoming and one more time.
-[Booker laughs] -[audience cheering]
-[thuds] -[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] Nasty landing into the cover, hook of the leg,
and Axiom is able to kick out.
But let's go back to some of the action that we witnessed
during the commercial break.
Look at Bate, bam, picture-perfect under the jaw,
and then continued to push forward.
It was Axiom this time up and over. Take a look at the offense.
Nice move.
Nice balance into the submission,
which brings me to this question to you, Book.
What's more important, the speed or the power of a superstar?
[Booker] I look at both of these guys here.
They're evenly matched, but if you wanna make it to the top, Vic,
you got to have a little bit of both.
I look at Rey Mysterio, who's one of the little guys,
but got a whole lot of power as well as speed.
I look at the history like a Yokozuna, who was so explosive for a big man.
You got to have a little bit of both.
-[audience] Ow! -[Booker] Oh, wow!
[Vic] Explosive right foot, cover, and not enough
as Bate's able to kick out at two,
but Bate might not even realize where he's at.
-Take a look and listen. Ooh! -[audience] Ow!
[Vic] Right under the jaw.
I think that a friendly competition is tossed out the window now.
[Booker] I'm looking at this matchup right now and it's definitely broke down.
-[Vic] Whoa. -[Booker] It's all about
who's gonna make that mistake first.
Right now, Tyler Bate may have just made that ultimate,
that ultimate mistake here with Axiom.
[Vic] Hard-hitting Tuesday continuing as, right now,
Tyler Bate's trying to get his hands in between Axiom's,
trying to roll through, and alleviate some of the pressure,
but Axiom, now, the submission specialist, trying to dig in,
trying to clench, trying to squeeze Tyler Bate--
[Booker] He's got that rear naked in deep.
He's got it locked in, he's got it cinched.
Bate's gonna have to move, and he's gonna have to do it quick.
[Vic] Bate's somehow getting back to a vertical base, able to counter,
and now trying to create a little bit of separation between he and Axiom,
but Axiom right now trying to close that wall, able to roll through.
Bate's on his feet. Axiom just caught with a right.
[Booker] You said it, Vic. Tyler Bate was right there.
Tyler Bate was right there to counter and then Axiom with a double…
-[Vic] Cover, cover, cover. Counter. -[Booker] Shoulders down.
Oh, my God. Wow.
[audience applauding]
[Vic] Take another look.
Bam! That superkick, and not to be outdone.
Axiom was able to connect under the jaw quickly realized
that was his moment, but Bate's turning things around
and that to steal something from Corey Graves as close as it gets
-without ringing the bell. -[Booker] You got to love it.
Single, double, triple counter between these two young men.
I tell you, I tell you, it don't get no better than this.
This is a main event anywhere in the world, Vic.
[Vic] Swing and a miss by Axiom.
Axiom got caught this time, looking for the super kick,
-little bump and bang under the jaw. -[Booker laughs]
[Vic] Now, looking for a little boy as well, turning Axiom inside out.
Bate's feeling it. Looking for the finishing touches.
Can he hit the Tyler Driver '97? Countered.
-Shoulders down, center of the ring. -[Booker] Oh, look at the strength
by this young man, Tyler Bate.
[Vic] Axiom is trying to counter.
Getting the shoulders back down one more time.
-Big Strong Boi indeed. -[Booker] You know what?
-I got to give him that-- -[Vic] Counter again.
[Vic] Hurricanrana, shoulders down, oh, another near-fall.
Bate, though, third time. Will it be the charm?
-Tyler Driver '97. -[Booker] That's got to be it.
[bell ringing]
["Born Animal" music playing]
[Alicia] Here is your winner, Tyler Bate.
[Booker] Vic, what did you call him, the big what? The big…
-[Vic] Big Strong Boi. -[Booker] That boy is big.
-[Vic] B-O-I, by the way. B-O-I. -[Booker] I give him that.
Oh, my God. What a contest.
[Vic] Look at the NXT universe, standing ovation
for both these superstars, but, Book, what a match between these two.
You wanna call it spirit of friendly competition or not?
We can run that back any day of the week, Tuesday, Saturday,
Monday, Friday, it don't matter.
[Booker] I don't think Axiom wants to see Tyler Bate no time soon.
This guy is good. He's good. He's real good.
[Vic] And this was Tyler Bate, The Big Strong Boi,
showcasing that power, driving Axiom with that Tyler Driver '97.
[audience chanting] Tyler!
[audience chanting] Axiom!
[Vic] What a show of sportsmanship between these two superstars…
Damon Kemp. What do you mean what are you saying?
[Booker] I asked a question. What was Axiom missing?
This is it. This is it right here. Being too friendly.
[Vic] Damon Kemp's talking a little trash earlier tonight and then picked his spot.
[Booker laughs]
[Booker] Didn't I tell you?
You're gonna listen to me one of these days, Vic.
[Vic] Pathetic.
Too easy, Bate. You can't wrestle. You suck.
[Kemp] I'm here now. I'm here now.
[ominous music playing]
In my land, Imbolc is the beginning of spring.
It is the time to exhale all that is behind us
and to mark new beginnings.
Tonight, on the eve of Imbolc, we purge the constraints of the past,
we purify the negative energy surrounding us,
and we transfigure the uninitiated into members of this house
that has always been a raging side of you.
You just needed a gentle nudge from me to reveal it.
[giggles]
Shall we?
Join us as we let go of our unbridled passions…
[fire blaring]
…as we shed our egos.
-[fire blaring] -[giggles]
I don't need anyone.
As we relinquish our need for control.
[laughing ominously]
These emotions no longer serve us.
They no longer serve us.
[giggles]
-[water splashes] -[giggles and gasps]
And with this ritual, the initiation process has begun.
[chuckles]
[Vic] Well, the festival of spring has spawned an unholy alliance.
But right now, we can see the NXT Women's Champion,
Roxanne Perez, on the left, Toxic Attraction on the right.
We will hear from champion and challengers next here on NXT.
Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, earlier tonight, we saw Apollo's vision
and, Trick, you seem a little shook right now.
[chuckles]
I'm shaking like Booty meat on a Friday night, McKenzie.
Not because I'm scared, because it's cold in here.
Trick Willy can't lie, this whole Apollo thing, I don't know.
I mean, shall I even go to Vengeance Day?
I mean, he looks. He sees in the future. That's a Miss Cleo stuff, man.
Hey, Trick, man. Calm down, bro.
Of course, you're coming to Vengeance Day, okay, because he can stay daydreaming,
-but you and I, we stay schemed. Okay? -[laughs]
Well, Melo, Vengeance Day, it's you and Apollo, 2 out of 3 falls.
How do you see this playing out?
McKenzie, you know me by now, you know exactly how I see this playing out.
Apollo needs to realize that this ain't Jackson,
this ain't Jordan, knee shots I take don't ever jam.
I'm of a different caliber.
I took that dude from the sidelines to the headlines.
He could have a 40-inch vertical
and his fingertips still couldn't touch the level that I'm on.
So, Apollo, you can be this or you can be that,
but at Vengeance Day, until you beat me 2 out of 3 falls,
you can never be him.
Because that's how it is.
And that is all it's gonna be.
[mellow music playing]
Well, thanks, McKenzie, but right now, we wanna bring in
the challengers, Jacy Jayne, Gigi Dolin of Toxic Attraction,
and, of course, the NXT Women's Champion, that being Roxanne Perez.
Before Vengeance Day, Saturday, Roxanne, you became the youngest woman
ever to compete in the Royal Rumble.
What was that like for you in the Alamodome?
Oh, gosh. It was overwhelming.
[chuckles]
I'm just so grateful to hear my music hit in front of over 50,000 people…
and to make that run that I've dreamed up for so long, it was incredible.
Incredible? You mean incredibly pathetic.
Roxanne, congratulations.
You were in the Royal Rumble, but you didn't win.
You're not going to WrestleMania,
you're going to Vengeance Day to lose your title.
Maybe the reason that Roxanne lost the Rumble is
because we put her ass through a table last week.
Yeah. Did you see the look on her face when she realized she got tricked?
Looks like a deer in the headlights. [chuckles]
But don't worry. It'll all be over for a Little Miss Perfect real soon.
You two like to act like you're best friends,
but I know there's a lot of truth behind everything you said to each other.
The truth is you have no shot at Vengeance Day.
How are you gonna beat the two of us?
You know how I'm gonna beat you?
You have the same percent chance of winning that match on Saturday
as you did at winning the Royal Rumble, 0% chance.
Zero. Roxanne, you're good and all,
but when you're going up against the two baddest woman in NXT…
-At the same time. No chance. -…you have no chance.
-Actually, I have more of a chance-- -Listen, kid.
You had a good run.
Eight months in NXT, it's kinda like going for a little jog,
kudos to you, but you see,
you peaked at 21 years old.
That sucks for you.
And this Saturday, it's all coming to an end.
-It's not. -Oh, but it is.
But… Hey, at least you can go back to Texas
and tell everyone you had a big cup of coffee up in the big times,
but you made one critical mistake.
You messed with Toxic Attraction.
Hey, look on the bright side, you can always play the what-if game.
"What if I stayed in my Lane and didn't punch up?"
-Jacy-- -Shut up, Roxanne. I'm talking.
[scoffs]
"What if I was a good little girl and didn't make any waves?" Ugh.
Roxanne, whether you like it or not,
it's gonna be two against one on Saturday.
Your ride is over. Your 15 minutes of fame is over.
[Vic] Wait a minute, Roxanne, don't…
-[Vic] Roxanne, please come back. -See ya. Bye. Is she leaving?
She's gonna leave in the middle of an interview?
-She can't take the heat? -That's our champ.
-She'll cry in the closet now. -What a champion. Get outta here.
[Vic] Well, that was uncalled for.
-[Vic] You clearly upset Roxanne Perez. -Who cares?
After Saturday, she's old news.
You're looking at the next NXT Women's Champion right here.
[Vic] You said Roxanne won't leave Charlotte as champion, so who will?
You're looking at them?
Vic, I know you and Booker, especially Booker,
are huge fans of Roxanne,
and you're just trying to find a crack between us, but there isn't one.
For almost two years,
Toxic Attraction has controlled the entire NXT women's division.
For the last six weeks,
everyone's been on a little vacation from it.
But soon, order will be restored.
And Gigi and I will take our rightful spot in NXT
and show the world just who the hell we really are.
This day has been a long time coming.
Roxanne just so happens to be the first person to push it to the edge.
At Vengeance Day, the course of this women's division
will shift back to the Attraction when I…
When we become the NXT Women's Champion.
-[audience booing] -Jacy, when Gigi just said…
-[screaming and grunting] -[Vic] Oh.
-[audience cheering] -[grunting]
[Vic] Book, I don't think this is a side of Roxanne Toxic is ready for.
-They're destroying the set. -[Booker] Roxanne knows about a fight.
She knows.
[screaming]
[Booker] Yeah.
[inaudible]
[Vic chuckles]
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Dani Palmer.
[Vic] Roxanne Perez is showing she's ready for Saturday night in Charlotte.
["Cyber Runner" music playing]
[Alicia] And her opponent, Stevie Turner.
-[Vic] Well, download is complete. -[Booker] Oh, yeah.
[Vic] For Stevie Turner. Look, Book, two-time WWE Hall of Famer.
We all know what you saw in Roxanne Perez,
which has led her to the moment to become NXT Women's Champion.
What are you looking for right now in this debut here on NXT of Stevie Turner?
[Booker] Oh, man, Stevie Turner, multi-talented superstar,
and got one of the hottest podcasts around the country.
But tonight, we're gonna see what she's all about
in the middle of that 20-by-20.
Oh, I can't wait to see what Stevie Turner is all about.
[Vic] Did you reach out for some podcast tips?
[Booker] Most definitely, but I got one of the hottest podcasts as well.
That's another story.
-[bell ringing] -[Booker] Let's get back to the action.
[Vic] Oh, you see, for Dani Palmer, there's no nerves,
and Palmer in her own right would love to ruin this debut of Stevie Turner
who had quite the rep in NXT UK.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, I've heard a whole lot about Stevie Turner.
And Dani Palmer, to get that upset victory pushes you--
Right there, look at that back flip.
[Vic] It certainly does. Again, we've talked about this week after week
and I'll highlight the women's champion one more time.
The landscape of the women's division could change Saturday night in Charlotte
at Vengeance Day, but with Stevie Turner here now,
we talk about Sol Ruca, Elektra Lopez.
-This is another name now in the mix… -[Booker] Oh, look at that.
[Vic] …in this women's division along with Dani Palmer.
[Booker] Losing the balance. You said it, Vic.
All of these ladies are looking for one thing,
to get their piece of the action.
Trust me, I know what it's all about, my first title, my first singles title,
that television championship launched me straight to the moon.
-[Vic] Took you to the paying window, huh? -[Booker] Oh, yes.
-[referee] Come on. Let's get out of here. -[screams]
[Vic] Oh, you just hear Turner.
Look, Stevie Turner, when you take a look at the track record
of Stevie Turner here tonight who has been nothing short of dominant,
she's someone who stood toe to toe with the legendary Meiko Satomura.
[Booker] I didn't see that matchup or anything like that,
but let me tell you right now,
Stevie Turner is definitely enjoying her work right now.
She's admiring every step of this process and I love it.
[Vic] That certainly could be a rude awakening
to Dani Palmer here in NXT
as now Palmer who is in cruise control almost on this matchup.
I can only imagine
what Palmer is gonna talk about on her podcast
the next time she gets ready to download any sort of knowledge
to those that follow her.
[Booker] Right now, Stevie Turner she's doing that one thing
you wanna do when you're making your debut,
put everybody on notice, man.
Everybody in that locker room is on notice.
[Vic] Look at her right now, Palmer trying to fight back in this matchup.
Oh, Dani Palmer knows how big this moment is.
We talked about it earlier tonight, we talked about it with Tyler Bate, Axiom,
those that aren't gonna be at Vengeance Day,
that are looking to Hollywood, looking to Stand & Deliver.
There's no different when it comes to a superstar like Dani Palmer.
-[Booker] Dani Palmer now she's on a… -[Vic] Thesz press.
[Booker] …she's definitely on the move and she's looking.
She's looking real good. Letting it all hang out, Vic.
[Vic] Well, Stevie Turner says she's four-dimensional.
Right now, it's Dani Palmer who's in every single dimension,
anything she can to keep Turner down,
but Turner able to cut a little corner there
and turn things around.
-What a pump kick under the jaw. -[Booker] Beautiful pump kick.
-[Vic] Ooh! What a DDT as well. -[Booker] Goodnight.
[Vic] And Stevie Turner, the one thing I think we can say is
she certainly is composed for this moment.
[Booker] You look at her
and you see no holes in her game right now, Vic.
She's checking off every box as far as I've--
That was a beautiful drop. Goodnight.
[Vic] What an impressive statement made tonight by Turner.
[Alicia] Here is your winner,
-Stevie Turner. -[Booker laughs]
[Booker] Look at her.
[Vic] Did she show you what you wanted to see in her debut?
Did she answer the questions, Book? Check the boxes?
[Booker] She showed me everything. When I say everything, I mean everything.
[Vic] Talk about a futuristic finish to this matchup for Turner,
who proves tonight she is indeed two levels above and two steps ahead.
Yeah. Okay. I'll see you there, Zack. I love you, too. Bye.
-Who was that? -What?
-Kiana, who was on the phone? -No one. Don't worry about it.
[chuckles]
I knew you were gonna do this. I knew you were gonna break Brooks' heart.
-Fallon, it's not what you think. -You got to be kidding me.
You don't even know why you're upset now--
You think you are so sly. Who was on the phone, Kiana?
Look what we have here, it's the Number 1 Contenders,
-not talking about our match, I see. -Yes. Sounds like trouble to me.
I guess sound really travels fast around here.
Don't worry, the only sound that you two will be hearing is,
"And new NXT Women's Tag Team Champions."
Have you been giving her a lot to drink lately?
Yeah, you guys have been a team for like a week.
-We've been tagging for years. -Respectfully, Katana, we know, we get it.
You guys are best friends. Now, we might not be as close as you two,
but Saturday is the biggest match of my life and I am going all out.
-We're going all out. -Yes. We'll see about that.
And whether you do or you don't, these titles are staying here with us.
That's right. Let's go.
Hey, hey, hey.
What?
Let's stay focused for Saturday, but this conversation is not over.
["Crawl" music playing]
[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Charlie Dempsey.
[Vic] We're taking a look at a superstar who is the definition of hard-nosed.
[Booker] Oh, yes. I can't wait for this one right here.
Been waiting all night.
["Fade" music playing]
[Alicia] And his opponent, accompanied by Hank Walker, Drew Gulak.
-Ready? Keep your eye on the ball. -Watch. Taking note. Taking note.
[Vic] Well, Drew Gulak has certainly had a target
on Charlie Dempsey for quite some time.
You know it was Gulak who blames Dempsey
for the loss to The Creed Brothers, the tag team match?
[Booker] You know what? I beg to differ.
I blame Gulak. Gulak is a professional. He lost the momentum.
He took his eye off the pri… He lost focus.
-You don't do that. You can't do that. -[bell ringing]
[Vic] I mentioned hard nose for Dempsey.
Some would also classify Drew Gulak as a hard-nosed superstar as well.
[Booker] I mean, he is. I look at both of these guys right here,
two of the best grappler here in NXT,
two guys I call precision tactician tonight.
This is gonna be storybook, Vic. I'm looking forward to this one.
[Vic] Oh, shoulders almost down, referee in great position.
You see Hank Walker on the outside
getting a little bit of firsthand knowledge from Drew Gulak.
Obviously, he's been taken under Gulak's wing,
and Drew's trying to show him
how it's done here against Charlie Dempsey.
You talk about both these superstars being throwbacks,
this is gonna be an even more of a… It's been a hard-hitting Tuesday.
-That's the opening tag team matchup. -[Booker] I love it.
[audience applauding and chattering]
[Vic] Back live on NXT and you continue to see the hard-hitting Tuesday
that it's been throughout the commercial break
as these two, Dempsey, Gulak, were slugging it out.
And look, both these guys are students of the game, Book,
so what separates them?
Is it Charlie Dempsey's blue blood pedigree
or is it Gulak's tenacity?
[Booker] We've seen Gulak for quite some time, and we know his game,
but this kid, Dempsey, this kid is, he's young, he's fresh off the press.
-And tonight, we're gonna see exactly… -[Vic] Cover. Cover. Cover.
[Booker] …if he has the goods in here with Drew Gulak.
[Vic] Now you take a look at Dempsey and you see Hank Walker on the outside.
-[Vic] Dempsey. -[Booker] Beautiful bridge.
[Vic] Now, trying to roll through, referee is in great position,
but right into a submission and look at Gulak.
Gulak's neck is bent, his arm's being stretched,
-Charlie Dempsey's tying him up. -[Booker] You said it right there, Vic.
Right now, Drew Gulak is being stretched by this young man, Charlie Dempsey.
And that could be the difference,
the youth of this young man, Charlie Dempsey--
[Vic] Shoulders down into the crucifix, nice transition into the pin,
but look how quick Charlie Dempsey closes the door
and right back to that double underhook suplex,
this time into a cover, and a kick out by Gulak.
[Booker] This kid, Charlie Dempsey, very, very fluid in transition.
I love that. I love that. Look at that for power.
[Vic] German suplex bridge, shoulders down,
and just able to roll through,
was Gulak at the last moment. We see Hank Walker sitting out here.
We talk about getting a nice seat to his teacher, that being Drew Gulak,
but he's also up close to Charlie Dempsey, a superstar who said
Hank Walker doesn't belong here in NXT.
[Booker] Kid's given a crash course. We call that on-the-job training.
-This kid, Hank Walker's a… -[thuds]
-Wow! Big move there. -[Vic] Big counter as well.
I don't know. Gulak, might have been looking for possibly a Crossface.
But right now up in… Gulak able to step through.
Again looking for that dragon screw takedown.
Didn't work the second time, but the third time paid off,
and now that's two as Dempsey really is focusing on the knee,
the lower body of Drew Gulak,
and is starting to pick apart Gulak in this matchup.
[Booker] You call that a dragon screw leg whip.
That was a little different.
That was a little modified by this kid, Charlie Dempsey.
And that's what I like about this youth, this generation.
-[Vic] And a clothesline. -[Booker] Putting their own spin.
-[Booker] Whoa, here we go. -[Vic] Could it be the knockout blow?
-[Booker] So close. So close. -[Vic] Right shoulder just getting up,
but look at Gulak right back to that left knee,
which has been the focal point for Dempsey throughout this matchup.
And let's go back to this clothesline right here.
Bam, a little extra force from Gulak who, again, gets countered
with a unique backbreaker falling into the cover and another near-fall.
[Booker] This kid is very, very unique
as far as the way he's taking this kid out just bit by bit, minute by minute.
Let me tell you something.
Gulak needs to do something and he needs to do it now, Vic.
[audience chanting] Let's go, Charlie.
[Vic] NXT universe right now being very vocal
as they have been all night long.
-[Booker] Oh. -[Vic] Ooh!
[laughs] You heard that from Philadelphia.
-[Booker laughs] -[audience cheering]
[grunts]
Dempsey didn't take too kind and into the cover.
Is this gonna be enough? Didn't think so.
Look at the counter, looking for another submission.
[Booker] Beautiful counter there by this kid, Charlie Dempsey.
But I'm gonna tell you right now, Drew Gulak, this dude,
he's gonna do anything to win.
He's not gonna worry about taking shortcuts.
Trust me. Trust me. He'll do it.
[Vic] Gulak's looking to hear the snap, the crackle,
and the pop in Charlie Dempsey.
Here again, looking for the crossface chickenwing,
Dempsey trying to lock his hands.
Gulak is fighting and going right back to the knee
to get some leverage is Dempsey.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, Dempsey is all over Drew Gulak right now.
It's over, Vic. It's over. This thing is over.
-He's got him finished. -[Vic] Wrapping his legs
but can Dempsey clinch his hands?
Can Dempsey get his hands cinched for this crossface chickenwing?
[Booker] Let me tell you something, if Dempsey can get that one arm secured,
that right arm secured under the neck of Drew Gulak,
-this thing is over, Vic. -[inaudible] You got to do it. Come on.
[Vic] You hear Walker… Oh!
Inadvertent contact as Walker was getting close to the ring shouting
at his teacher Drew Gulak.
Gulak's able to break the whole.
And Gulak from behind rolling up, shoulders down.
And Gulak got him.
-[bell ringing] -[Booker] By any means necessary.
[Alicia] Here is your winner, Drew Gulak.
["Fade" music playing]
[Vic] Drew Gulak's able to pull out the win here tonight.
Hank Walker not sure exactly what happened,
but you know what did happen?
The teacher victorious here tonight.
-Are you all right? -Yes.
Come on. Come on.
[clanking]
This ain't working, Von.
Okay. Look, this is not working.
-[grunts] -[clanking]
You think?
[audience chanting]
Can I ask you a question?
-Why do you have me manage you? -What?
Listen, I've been managing you for over a year
and I know nothing about you.
Okay? Who is Von Wagner?
I know that you're big.
I know that you growl, but so does everybody else.
You wanna get to the next level of this business. Right?
Then you got to show me who you are, Von. Okay?
You got to show me who you are inside.
Help me help you.
Just help me help you.
Help me help you.
♪ I'm done… ♪
[Vic] Let me tell you about this Saturday because with the odds against her,
Roxanne Perez can't sit back and wait.
She faces both conniving members of Toxic Attraction
in the Triple Threat Match
where she doesn't need to be factored into the decision to lose her title.
NXT Women's Championship on the line this Saturday at NXT's Vengeance Day.
But also, in Charlotte will justice be served
as the self-proclaimed biggest and baddest in NXT, Dijak,
looks to finally win the North American title,
but he faces a champion who could have the biggest heart on the brand.
Lee, Dijak. It goes down at Vengeance Day.
And the NXT Women's Tag Team titles will be on the line
as Carter and Chance defend against the unlikely duo
of Fallon Henley and Kiana James.
Can the challengers put their differences aside
or will the champions continue the longest reign in history?
Titles on the line this Saturday.
Also, going down at Vengeance Day. Who is the best?
That's gonna be answered as Apollo Crews will meet Carmelo Hayes.
With one-win apiece, these two will meet in a 2 out of 3 falls match in Charlotte.
And also, the one we've all been waiting for, their rope break,
no excuse, turnbuckle snaps, no excuse.
We will have a decisive winner.
Breakker, Waller for the NXT Championship
inside a steel cage Saturday night at Vengeance Day.
Right now, it is time to find out
who will be the fourth team to compete for the NXT Tag Team Championships
this Saturday in Charlotte.
-♪ Love is blind ♪ -[bell ringing]
[Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall
with the winners advancing to the tag team championship
in a 4-way at Vengeance Day.
Introducing first, representing Schism, The Dyad.
♪ The only reason I'm here ♪
[Vic] It is time for The New Day tag team invitational to take place.
Three teams, only one advances. We'll find out who that team is next.
♪ Believe in myself And look where it took me ♪
[Vic] It is main event time on NXT.
♪ To always go hard I'm far from a rookie ♪
[Alicia] Introducing the team of Malik Blade and Edris Enofe.
[Vic] We've been talking about all the hard-hitting action
since the very beginning when the Creed's and Indus Sher
had human demolition derby going on.
These three teams, they're gonna try to knock the other one out
because they got a date with destiny.
[Booker] It's all about going out there and coming up, Vic. Come on, man.
-[Vic] Who is headed to Vengeance Day? -[Booker] Yeah.
["Accomplished" music playing]
[Alicia] Accompanied by Thea Hail, representing Chase University,
Duke Hudson, and Andre Chase.
[Vic] Obviously, as we talk about this main event with huge implications
for the Vengeance Day premium live event because the winning team
joins the Fatal 4-Way matchup for the NXT Tag Team Championships.
You've been questioning, Book, The New Day's decision
to hold this invitational, to add a fourth team to the fray.
[Booker] Come on, man.
[Vic] I think it's great to show that they're fighting champions.
[Booker] Come on, man. You don't see what I'm seeing here with The New Day?
Come on. This is the old Jedi mind trick, trying to confuse the situation
and walk away…
-[Vic] They're granting opportunities. -[Booker] …and still tag team champions.
That's what this is all about.
Who's the most experienced team in the whole team?
-[Vic] New Day. -[Booker] Exactly my point.
-[Vic] What are you trying to say? -[Vic] They're giving an opportunity.
[Booker] Now you understand what I'm saying, Vic.
-[Booker] Come on, man. -[Vic] What do you mean, come…
[Vic] They have less of a chance now, 25% if you do the math.
They're hurting their own odds, but they're giving the opportunity to NXT
because they respect and they admire all the superstars.
[Booker] Like I said, who has the biggest advantage?
-[Booker] Who? Who? Who? -[Vic] Now you're stealing their stuff.
-[Booker] Who? -[Vic] Now you're stealing their stuff.
You're talking about stealing money, but yet you were in the Royal Rumble
-taking someone's spot in the Alamodome. -[Booker] I'm just saying, Vic.
I wasn't taking anybody's spot.
Let me tell you something, Rey Mysterio got hurt.
I got the call at the last minute and I took advantage of it
[Vic] Into the cover.
Oh, Andre Chase is looking to take advantage of the situation
as Chase U is trying to get one step closer to Charlotte.
Let's look at all three of these teams.
There was a tag and here comes Enofe.
Look. This is a duo in Enofe and Blade that had been on the rise.
You just don't like these guys. I don't get it.
[Booker] Look, is not that I don't like Blade and Enofe.
I love tag team wrestling. This team has major potential.
I just wanna see them live up to their potential. That's all.
[Vic] Shoulders down one more time,
and just able to get the shoulders up was Enofe.
Enofe right back at it. Look, NXT Anonymous, whomever that is.
Again, Chase, one step ahead of Enofe, almost a teachable moment, if you would.
NXT Anonymous has struck.
[audience chanting]
-It's a teachable moment. -[Vic] He must have heard me.
It must have struck both Chase U and Enofe as of late.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, Chase, Duke Hudson. I believe in that team.
I've questioned Andre Chase's tactics as far as not willing to got out there
and do anything to win, but I believe in these guys.
[Vic] Chase U right now could be on the wrong end as Enofe, makes the tag.
-Blade is legal. -Make the tag.
[Vic] Chase certainly doesn't realize it, but will here in a moment.
Look, Enofe and Blade. This is big for them.
This could be that statement win in their young careers
because they are one win away from an opportunity
at the NXT Tag Team Championship.
-[Booker] You got to stay focused. -[Vic] Huge main event.
[Booker] This is a big, big matchup right here to get that last spot
to perhaps change the whole trajectory of your career.
You've got to take it, man.
[Vic] A tag was made and right now…
it is Reid who is taking advantage of this matchup for The Dyad, for Schism.
Could you imagine Schism with the tag team gold.
-With that power? -[Booker] Lemme tell you something.
If I was a betting man, I would put everything,
I'm talking about everything on The Dyad. You know why? Because they have direction.
[Vic] Ooh!
What the [bleep]? What?
[Vic] Fowler and Reid certainly in control,
and could be in control
as they called it of their own destiny this Saturday.
As Gacy with a sickening smile as now Fowler
continuing to apply the pressure on Andre Chase.
[Booker] Gacy got The Dyad primed for the situation right here.
Like I say, Vic, having that direction, having that focus, having that momentum.
And right now, The Dyad has all of that.
[Vic] Into the cover for Fowler.
Doesn't hook the leg, and Chase able to kick off.
But one second away was The Dyad from going to Vengeance Day.
That really is what is on the mind of Schism each and every week.
And, Book, I'll ask you this much.
Why can Schism question what it is when it comes to loyalty
but New Day aren't loyal to each other, Chase U isn't loyal, false idols?
Why do they get to question others?
[Booker] I mean, The Dyad was their own ship.
-[Booker] The Dyad now… -[Vic] Another cover.
-Another count and another kick out. -[Booker] They're in their own soul.
That's why, Vic. You know why?
-You go and ask Joe Gacy why… -[Vic] I'm not talking to Joe Gacy.
-[Booker] Why don't you do that? -[Vic] You talk to Joe Gacy.
-[Booker] Why don't you talk to Joe Gacy? -[Vic] Ask him.
-You ask him. -[Booker] You're the one who questions.
[Vic] You're the two-time WWE Hall of Famer--
-[Booker] You're the one who questions. -[Vic] I'm not asking him anything.
They do believe, that being The Dyad,
that they are owed the NXT Tag Team Championships.
You heard that from their own mouth earlier tonight.
A win here as Chase U trying to rally Andre Chase,
a win here, they're one step closer going into Vengeance Day this Saturday.
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as Andre Chase right now has been in this matchup for a long time.
You are a decorated tag team superstar.
You know Chase has gotta get out of this ring in a hurry.
[Booker] Andre Chase, one thing about him, he has a partner that is very capable
of getting the job done in Duke Hudson, he just needs to do one thing, Vic.
He needs to make that tag. He needs to do it quick.
[Vic] Oh, unable to make the tag if he's not standing.
And Reid's turning right around into a backdrop,
but no one is there for Chase.
-[Booker] Nobody home, Vic. -[Vic] This one…
[audience chattering]
[Vic] Thea Hail's trying her best now…
not able to make the tag.
And quickly you saw Chase able to sidestep Fowler.
This could be the moment.
If Chase doesn't wanna tag Enofe and Blade, he's got no choice.
[Booker] Let me tell you something. Andre Chase right now, he's crawling,
he's trying his best to make a tag, but there's nobody home.
[Vic] The Dyad, systematically right now, taking apart the field.
-[Booker] I said it, Vic. -[Vic] Divide and conquer.
[Booker] I said it. If I was a big man,
I would put the house on The Dyad here tonight.
Oh, that's it. Let's go home, Vic. Let's go home.
[Vic] Big backstabber and will it be a big win?
Chase kicked out. We're not going home yet.
You're not gonna get your skillet yet, Book.
-We still got a main event to go. -[Booker] I was ready for some sea bass.
[audience chanting] Chase U!
[Vic] Take another look at the continuity.
Bam. A little bit of extra from Reid and Fowler.
You're the hypocrite. You're the joke. You're the fool.
[Vic] This is what I mean.
They're always barking at everybody, but when someone barks back,
they can't handle it.
[Booker] I think The Dyad is just being true as for Andre Chase being…
[Vic] Well, here's some truth. Hudson's on his feet.
Hudson's tagged in. Duke Hudson is legal.
-[thuds] -[Vic] And the Dukester's laying it down.
[Booker] I'm telling you, this guy right here, he's a big guy,
and he can get the job done in a heartbeat, Vic.
[Chase] Get out of here. Get him out, ref.
[audience cheering]
[thuds]
[Booker] He's rolling it now, Vic.
This is that shucky, ducky, quack, quack, moment of the night.
[Vic] Hudson is doing it by himself at this juncture.
-[grunts] -[Vic] Oh!
-What a boot. -[Booker] Wow.
With momentum, with force, with intent, Vic.
[Vic] Hudson is legal.
[audience chanting] Let's go, Duke!
[Vic] Reid is legal.
[audience chanting] Let's go, Duke!
-You can hear the NXT universe is behind. -[Booker] Wow!
-[Vic] What a German suplex. -[Booker] Wow!
-[Vic] Chase U heading to so-- -One, two!
-[Booker] So close, so close. -[Vic] Not quite yet.
[Booker] Don't kill the momentum, kid. Keep it going. You got this.
[Vic] Hudson, tuning up the marching band. Oh, tag was made.
-[Booker] Wow. -[Vic] Blade is now legal.
Blade flying through the air.
And look how wise, how quick Blade's turning around Hudson.
And now look how quick this has happened.
Blade and Enofe, Book, they're the one standing.
Tag was made. Enofe is legal.
[Booker] That's what they need, Vic. They need to go out here.
-[Vic] Reid's not moving. -[Booker] They need to pull this off.
[Vic] Right elbow.
[Booker] Look, they're looking good right now, Vic. Finish it.
[Vic] This could be that statement win for Enofe and Blade.
Turning things up, turning things around, taking Reid down into the cover.
Oh, everybody, at the last moment, same thing on their mind to survive.
[Booker] Blade and Enofe had the right idea.
[audience chanting] NXT!
[Vic] What action throughout this main event matchup.
These three teams showing you what it means to win this match,
what is means to head to Charlotte Vengeance Day,
what it means to have the opportunity to be called NXT Tag Team Champions.
[Booker] Talk about that last spot, Vic. That last spot is so, so valuable.
Which one of these teams are gonna get it? That's the question.
[Vic] Right now, all three of these teams so deserving of that opportunity.
And, yes, that does mean The Dyad as Enofe and Blade are the one standing.
And now, high-risk…
[audience cheering]
[Vic] What a reward. Enofe and Blade, seize your moment.
[Booker] Throwing caution to the wind right now, Vic.
Enofe and Blade looking to cash in on perhaps the biggest win
of their young careers.
[audience chanting] This is awesome!
[Vic] Oh, taking a little bit too much time.
And Reid able to cut Enofe off at the pass.
Again, as we mentioned, how important this matchup is to all these superstars.
As right now, Blade…
What is on the mind of Blade and Enofe? There we see Fowler. Oh!
Making Blade pay for interfering. Now, The Dyad, the team that is standing.
How about the pendulum that has swung in momentum?
[Booker] In perfect position to finish this thing.
-[Vic] Wait a minute. -[Booker] Oh, no.
[Vic] Book, did you see? Referee called tag.
Andre Chase is legal.
[Booker] The power of Andre Chase.
[audience chanting] Chase U!
-Give me a C. -[audience] C!
-H. -[audience] H!
-A. -[audience] A!
-S. -[audience] S!
-E. -[audience] E!
-U. -[audience] U!
-What's that spell? -[audience] Chase U!
[Vic] Oh, we could be getting ready for quite the party in the quad.
-Wait a minute. -[Vic] What the hell's Ava Raine doing?
[audience chattering]
-[audience chanting] Thea! -[Vic] Thea Hail.
[audience chanting] Thea!
[Vic] Reid doesn't know what to make of what he just saw, turn it back around.
Oh, crash and burn. Hudson makes a tag.
-[Booker] Here comes the big man. -[Vic] Duke Hudson's legal.
-[Booker] Here we go, Vic. -[Vic] Hudson…
with Chase, Flatliner.
-Flatliner connects. Cover. -[audience] One, two, three!
-[Vic] Chase U is headed to Charlotte. -[bell ringing]
[Booker] Wow.
[Alicia] Here are your winners, the team of Duke Hudson and Andre Chase.
[Vic] Andre Chase didn't know what to make of Duke Hudson storming out.
Duke Hudson got this opportunity for Andre Chase, Thea Hail,
and all those at Chase U.
And now, Chase University
days away, bang, from a golden opportunity.
But this is really a game-changing moment.
Thea Hail doing what is right, isolating Ava Raine.
Then, right here, the Flatliner connects, sending Chase U to Charlotte.
[Booker] I told you, Duke Hudson, what a game-changer.
-He's bought in, Vic. He's bought in 100%. -[Vic] Are we looking at the…
Oh, Gallus boys believe they're the team to be on top
because it is now a Fatal 4-Way match. It is official.
There we see the field for the NXT Tag Team titles.
Yeah, there we go.
-Give me a C. -C.
-Give me an H. -H.
-Give me an A. -A.
Oh, you know the rest, you know the rest.
-Chase U. Congratulations, you did it. -Congratulations.
This win means that you're gonna Vengeance Day.
-So, Chase U, we're gonna see you. -And, Gallus, we're gonna see you.
Pretty Deadly, of course, of course, we're gonna see you, unfortunately.
That's right. We're going to Vengeance Day.
[inaudible]
-Congrats. -Yay.
Put 'em together for Chase U, yeah.
[laughs]
["Accomplished" music playing]
[Vic] Well, Chase U certainly…
controls their destiny this week.
What a tag team matchup that will be.
But it's the most anticipated event in the history of NXT.
The bar will get raised yet again in Charlotte on Saturday at Vengeance Day.
[narrator] On Saturday, February 4th, NXT Vengeance Dayis gonna come live
from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Huge breaking news today. There's so much happening in the NXT world.
NXT, having a premium live event coming to Charlotte.
NXT is going on the road.
It's particularly a huge event for all of them here.
It's gonna be an absolute blast.
♪ Dove in the deep end Stuck and I can't swim ♪
♪ So out of breath I know I don't have long ♪
The one thing about our crowd here in Orlando,
they're live, they're off the chart.
[Hayes] Listen, they need to feel that energy in Charlotte.
That's what we're planning on doing.
♪ I'm done explaining my pain This is way too much ♪
♪ I wanna feel euphoria ♪
♪ Give me the rush ♪
Vengeance Day is hands down the biggest night in NXT history.
steel cage match in the main event for the NXT Championship.
Because Grayson Waller is the main event.
I'm sorry, but you're not gonna see a wrestling match.
[Breakker] You're gonna see an absolute ass-beating
because that's exactly what this guy has coming to him.
Finally, after all this time, the Grayson Waller era…
truly begins.
Roxanne, your days as champion are over.
All odds are against me.
Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne, and Roxanne Perez
for the NXT Women's Championship.
[Crews] Seeing on TV is one thing. When you get to see the superstars live,
it's a completely different thing.
I'm excited to get to experience that.
Apollo Crews, at the Spectrum Center.
I shoot on the logo, and it's nothing but net. Swish
I get it. I understand the passion, the desire because I'm the exact same.
How about on Vengeance Day we go 2 out of 3 falls?
I'll see y'all boys in Charlotte.
You feel like this is finally getting back to the whole reason
they got into this line of work,
which is to show their skill around the world.
[Michaels] It is now time to watch the next generation flourish.
♪ I'm done explaining my pain This is way too much ♪
[man] How does it feel to be the champs?
We're taking this title all over the world.
[all cheering]
The entire NXT brand has been on absolute fire.
[Waller] Now, it's time to show the world exactly what we can do.
We start with Charlotte, North Carolina.
NXT Vengeance Day.
We are gonna bring everything we have.
Charlotte, get ready.
I keep telling people that I run NXT. And now, everyone's gonna see it.
What matters is this.
Are you ready to see a new champion?