1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,003 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:04,604 --> 00:00:05,939 [narrator] Then… 3 00:00:07,240 --> 00:00:08,174 [Ric Flair] Whoo! 4 00:00:08,241 --> 00:00:10,643 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,710 --> 00:00:11,878 [narrator] …now… 6 00:00:14,914 --> 00:00:17,250 -[Lemmy] The King of Kings. -[John Cena] You can't see me. 7 00:00:17,317 --> 00:00:18,485 [narrator] …forever. 8 00:00:23,256 --> 00:00:24,724 Together. 9 00:00:29,195 --> 00:00:31,264 [upbeat music playing] 10 00:00:31,331 --> 00:00:33,733 [Charlotte] NXT is back on the road. 11 00:00:33,800 --> 00:00:35,135 [Booker] Charlotte, North Carolina. 12 00:00:35,201 --> 00:00:37,037 [Vic] Can you feel it? Are you ready? 13 00:00:38,838 --> 00:00:41,641 This is your moment. This is your day. 14 00:00:42,442 --> 00:00:43,576 This… 15 00:00:44,644 --> 00:00:46,413 is Vengeance Day. 16 00:00:49,616 --> 00:00:52,052 It's the classic tale of David versus Goliath 17 00:00:52,118 --> 00:00:53,653 for the North American title. 18 00:00:53,720 --> 00:00:57,157 -[Booker] Oh, my God. -[Vic] Nowhere for Lee to go. 19 00:00:57,924 --> 00:01:00,326 Oh! Tony D'Angelo, Stacks. 20 00:01:00,393 --> 00:01:02,729 -Stay out of my business. -[Vic] What is going on? 21 00:01:02,796 --> 00:01:07,467 The Kardiak Kid overcomes and serves up his brand of justice. 22 00:01:08,935 --> 00:01:10,336 [Charlotte] Three teams respect history… 23 00:01:10,403 --> 00:01:14,641 [Vic] All about the NXT Tag Team Championships. 24 00:01:14,707 --> 00:01:16,042 …but want to write their own. 25 00:01:17,310 --> 00:01:19,679 [crowd chanting "Chase U"] 26 00:01:19,746 --> 00:01:23,950 [Booker] Coffey, Wolfgang, two Pitbulls, they hungry, dawg. 27 00:01:24,017 --> 00:01:24,951 They ready to eat. 28 00:01:25,018 --> 00:01:26,286 -[Vic] Bam. -[bell ringing] 29 00:01:26,352 --> 00:01:27,554 [crowd cheering] 30 00:01:27,620 --> 00:01:32,592 [Vic] A new kingdom has risen. Gallus boys on top. 31 00:01:33,493 --> 00:01:34,961 [Charlotte] Bitter rivals… 32 00:01:35,962 --> 00:01:39,032 put their disdain aside to break the longest reign 33 00:01:39,098 --> 00:01:41,201 in Women's Tag Team history. 34 00:01:41,267 --> 00:01:43,603 [Vic] Wait a minute, James. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 35 00:01:43,670 --> 00:01:45,638 [Booker] Whoa, you got to be kidding me. 36 00:01:46,139 --> 00:01:48,541 [Vic] The reign is over. 37 00:01:51,110 --> 00:01:56,082 Roxanne Perez has to fend off two toxic vultures. 38 00:01:56,149 --> 00:01:59,919 [Vic] This is a glorified handicap match. Are they on the same page? 39 00:01:59,986 --> 00:02:04,757 Toxic Attraction butting heads. Perez overcomes the odds. 40 00:02:04,824 --> 00:02:07,827 ♪ [inaudible] ♪ 41 00:02:08,361 --> 00:02:13,700 [Vic] Perez has gone from special to sensational at Vengeance Day. 42 00:02:14,701 --> 00:02:16,369 Apollo Crews… 43 00:02:17,070 --> 00:02:19,405 and Carmelo Hayes. 44 00:02:20,039 --> 00:02:21,074 Two out of three. 45 00:02:22,242 --> 00:02:24,777 [Vic] Hayes now is up, one fall to none. 46 00:02:24,844 --> 00:02:28,148 Uh-oh, bam. That's what Crews was looking for. 47 00:02:29,415 --> 00:02:35,321 Money Melo cashed in here in Charlotte. Two falls to none. 48 00:02:35,388 --> 00:02:38,224 ♪ This is the rich generation ♪ 49 00:02:40,026 --> 00:02:44,597 [Charlotte] Two caged animals, but only one will come out as champion. 50 00:02:45,698 --> 00:02:50,570 [Vic] The cage will contain these two for a decisive winner. 51 00:02:52,539 --> 00:02:56,342 What is going through Waller's mind? What does he care more about, Book? 52 00:02:56,409 --> 00:02:57,911 [Booker] He's gonna get that viral moment. 53 00:02:57,977 --> 00:03:00,813 [dramatic music playing] 54 00:03:03,416 --> 00:03:04,884 [Vic] This is what Breakker wanted. 55 00:03:04,951 --> 00:03:08,288 I run NXT. 56 00:03:08,955 --> 00:03:10,890 ♪ Riptide ♪ 57 00:03:11,424 --> 00:03:14,227 [Vic] Waller just gets destroyed. 58 00:03:14,294 --> 00:03:19,299 Bron celebrating with his dog pound here in Charlotte. 59 00:03:19,365 --> 00:03:24,437 Our champion on his road to Stand & Deliver. 60 00:03:27,006 --> 00:03:28,841 [Vic] Well, we'll feel the fallout tonight, 61 00:03:28,908 --> 00:03:31,911 but look who made her arrival earlier today 62 00:03:31,978 --> 00:03:34,914 from the main event of Monday Night RAW in her own steel cage match. 63 00:03:34,981 --> 00:03:37,383 Bayley is here back in NXT. 64 00:03:37,450 --> 00:03:39,552 [doorbell ringing] 65 00:03:39,619 --> 00:03:40,720 [upbeat music playing] 66 00:03:40,787 --> 00:03:42,055 [Bayley] Hello. 67 00:03:42,121 --> 00:03:46,526 [Vic] And she, for the first time ever, will host Ding Dong, Hello! 68 00:03:46,593 --> 00:03:50,763 Her special guests, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne of Toxic Attraction. 69 00:03:50,830 --> 00:03:52,765 We will hear what they have to say 70 00:03:52,832 --> 00:03:55,201 about Vengeance Day from this past Saturday. 71 00:03:55,268 --> 00:03:57,437 Welcome to NXT. 72 00:03:57,503 --> 00:04:00,173 ["Melo Don't Miss" playing] 73 00:04:00,239 --> 00:04:03,243 ♪ 'Cause I'm the greatest, ain't no hatin' I'm the best here ♪ 74 00:04:03,309 --> 00:04:06,312 ♪ You want your shot Well, I guess you wait 'til next year ♪ 75 00:04:06,379 --> 00:04:09,315 ♪ I'm at the top Get respect while I get feared ♪ 76 00:04:09,382 --> 00:04:14,787 [Alicia] Please welcome Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes. 77 00:04:14,854 --> 00:04:18,257 [Vic] We're wasting no time feeling the fallout from Charlotte. 78 00:04:18,324 --> 00:04:22,795 And there's a Superstar, Booker T, who shocked some, 79 00:04:22,862 --> 00:04:25,265 had a clean sweep on Saturday. 80 00:04:25,331 --> 00:04:31,271 [Booker] We're talking about a man who was flawless in North Carolina. 81 00:04:31,337 --> 00:04:34,607 I'm going to tell you, the kid was on top of his game. 82 00:04:34,674 --> 00:04:38,478 -[Booker] He's… What does he call himself? -[Vic] He calls himself a lot of things. 83 00:04:38,544 --> 00:04:42,815 [Booker] No, no. Him. That's what I'm talking about. 84 00:04:43,483 --> 00:04:47,487 [Vic] The man who believes he is one of one, 85 00:04:47,553 --> 00:04:49,822 a generational talent like no other. 86 00:04:49,889 --> 00:04:51,057 Heyyo, cut the music. 87 00:04:51,124 --> 00:04:53,960 ♪ …while I get feared Who got a problem, huh? 88 00:04:54,861 --> 00:04:57,363 Reporting to you live, the greatest duo alive, 89 00:04:57,430 --> 00:04:59,766 Trick Melo Gang has finally arrived. 90 00:05:00,500 --> 00:05:03,503 Lighting up your living room sets like only we can. 91 00:05:03,569 --> 00:05:08,574 Vengeance Day will go down as the day Carmelo Hayes turns Apollo Crews, 92 00:05:08,641 --> 00:05:12,645 the vision seer, into Stevie Wonder. 93 00:05:12,712 --> 00:05:14,313 [laughs] 94 00:05:15,615 --> 00:05:18,418 Hey, y'all make some noise for my dawg Carmelo Hayes. 95 00:05:18,484 --> 00:05:21,320 -[crowd booing] -I am him, I am him. 96 00:05:23,456 --> 00:05:27,994 All right, Trick, yo, hey, let me hear one of my catchphrases real quick. 97 00:05:28,061 --> 00:05:30,530 -Hurt him real quick, dawg. -All right, you ready? 98 00:05:30,596 --> 00:05:33,332 -Melo is… -Whoa, whoa, whoa, not that one. 99 00:05:33,399 --> 00:05:35,535 Okay, okay, I got another one. I got another one. 100 00:05:35,601 --> 00:05:38,805 -Melo is… -Hey, come on now, work with me. 101 00:05:38,871 --> 00:05:40,406 -All right, all right, all right. -Here we go. 102 00:05:40,473 --> 00:05:44,344 -Melo in two. -[both laugh] 103 00:05:44,410 --> 00:05:46,145 -[Trick] You dirty dawg. -Listen, I did it, man. 104 00:05:46,212 --> 00:05:48,214 Listen, I spoke that to existence. 105 00:05:48,281 --> 00:05:51,451 I was on the logo when I shot that shot, and it was Nothing But Net. 106 00:05:51,517 --> 00:05:55,788 At Vengeance Day, I said I was gonna get two straight, and what did I do, Trick? 107 00:05:55,855 --> 00:05:58,591 -Clean sweep, dawg. -Let's talk about it. 108 00:05:58,658 --> 00:06:03,062 Listen, hey, Apollo, he had the right vision, 109 00:06:03,129 --> 00:06:05,331 he just had it with the wrong one. 110 00:06:05,398 --> 00:06:08,401 Okay? Now I got the whole NXT universe shook. 111 00:06:08,468 --> 00:06:12,739 They know that I am everything that I say that I am. 112 00:06:12,805 --> 00:06:15,975 Okay? They know that I am the one. 113 00:06:17,343 --> 00:06:20,613 They know that I am him. 114 00:06:20,680 --> 00:06:22,215 Talk your talk, dawg. 115 00:06:23,015 --> 00:06:27,754 Listen, history doesn't lie, I did everything I said I was going to do. 116 00:06:27,820 --> 00:06:30,289 I beat everybody I said I was gonna beat, 117 00:06:30,356 --> 00:06:35,294 but there is one more man that needs to get put on a t-shirt… 118 00:06:36,996 --> 00:06:41,400 and there is only one event that can hold the both of us. 119 00:06:42,268 --> 00:06:47,673 This is my destiny, and that man that I'm talking about is… 120 00:06:47,740 --> 00:06:52,912 ["Irish Ace" playing] 121 00:06:58,017 --> 00:06:59,852 [Vic] If this is who he had in mind… 122 00:07:00,586 --> 00:07:02,188 Melo, melo. 123 00:07:05,558 --> 00:07:08,561 I'm sitting back there, and my ears must be deceiving me. 124 00:07:08,628 --> 00:07:12,632 It sounded like you were about to challenge for the NXT title? 125 00:07:12,698 --> 00:07:14,500 Right? Not just me? 126 00:07:15,568 --> 00:07:17,770 I get it, right, you're like most of the people in the crowd here, 127 00:07:17,837 --> 00:07:20,173 you're from a very entitled generation, right? 128 00:07:20,673 --> 00:07:22,875 You're all about your flashy entrances, 129 00:07:22,942 --> 00:07:26,679 and you want everyone to think you are the coolest member in the roster, right? 130 00:07:27,980 --> 00:07:32,051 Well, I'm here to tell you, Melo, you are the coolest member in the roster… 131 00:07:33,319 --> 00:07:38,357 but in this ring, where it matters, you're not fit to hold my jockstrap, pal. 132 00:07:41,961 --> 00:07:48,100 And you love calling yourself the A Champ, but you are not ready for the big title, 133 00:07:48,167 --> 00:07:51,237 and you are not ready to be the face of this brand. 134 00:07:55,308 --> 00:07:57,109 Hey, Trick, look who it is, 135 00:07:57,176 --> 00:08:00,680 the UK bar-setter trying to come off the bench to ball with me. 136 00:08:00,746 --> 00:08:01,681 Nope! 137 00:08:02,448 --> 00:08:04,851 Listen, I'd have thought I beat everybody there is to beat, 138 00:08:04,917 --> 00:08:07,320 but apparently, it looks like I left a survivor. 139 00:08:08,187 --> 00:08:10,356 Listen, man, you're just jealous of the flash, bro. 140 00:08:10,423 --> 00:08:13,559 -You hate it 'cause you don't have it, JD. -You just keep on counting, right? 141 00:08:13,626 --> 00:08:18,664 Count your entrances, count your t-shirts, I'm counting body parts over here, right? 142 00:08:20,099 --> 00:08:21,834 You're all about the VIP treatment, 143 00:08:21,901 --> 00:08:24,437 you go to the club and you want a private room, 144 00:08:24,503 --> 00:08:26,706 I send people to the emergency room. 145 00:08:27,507 --> 00:08:31,844 Get your little buddy to dial ahead 911, and tell them that you're coming. 146 00:08:33,446 --> 00:08:36,249 All right, JD. You know what, you and I, we could go back and forth all night, 147 00:08:36,315 --> 00:08:38,384 or tonight, we could see if you're about it, 148 00:08:38,451 --> 00:08:39,986 and we can run game in this ring? 149 00:08:40,052 --> 00:08:43,189 [crowd cheering] 150 00:08:43,256 --> 00:08:49,962 I'm like it, bro. I'm really like that. [inaudible]. 151 00:08:50,796 --> 00:08:53,933 [crowd chanting "Melo"] 152 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:56,002 Game on. 153 00:08:57,203 --> 00:09:00,540 ["Irish Ace" playing] 154 00:09:01,307 --> 00:09:02,909 [Vic] Well, game on indeed. 155 00:09:02,975 --> 00:09:05,244 Both men staking claim 156 00:09:05,311 --> 00:09:10,249 to wanting the NXT Championship around their waist, 157 00:09:10,316 --> 00:09:12,251 what a showdown this could be? 158 00:09:13,019 --> 00:09:14,554 Melo, McDonagh, 159 00:09:14,620 --> 00:09:18,624 but how about these two who have already claimed gold here in NXT? 160 00:09:20,826 --> 00:09:23,629 -Hey, champ, how's it feel to-- -Save it, Kiana. 161 00:09:23,696 --> 00:09:27,433 I watched the match back, and you cheated. You held her feet down. 162 00:09:27,500 --> 00:09:30,303 You didn't see me cheat, and neither did the referee, 163 00:09:30,369 --> 00:09:33,506 so what do you want to do, hand back the titles? 164 00:09:33,573 --> 00:09:35,308 Fallon, we won. 165 00:09:35,374 --> 00:09:37,777 For the first time in your life, you're a champion. 166 00:09:37,843 --> 00:09:40,713 Yes, and it's great, but we're going to give them a rematch. 167 00:09:40,780 --> 00:09:42,181 Oh, we can discuss that. 168 00:09:42,248 --> 00:09:44,183 Okay, well, you know what's not up for discussion? 169 00:09:44,250 --> 00:09:45,418 Now that we're champs, 170 00:09:45,484 --> 00:09:49,889 are you going to tell Brooks who was on the phone, or am I? 171 00:09:49,956 --> 00:09:53,025 You keep going back to this. It was no one. 172 00:09:53,092 --> 00:09:55,294 Oh, you were on the phone with no one. 173 00:09:55,361 --> 00:09:58,030 -Well, how about I go tell him right now? -Fallon, wait. 174 00:09:58,965 --> 00:10:03,102 -Surprise! -[gasps] 175 00:10:03,169 --> 00:10:06,305 -[all cheering] -Oh, my God! 176 00:10:08,441 --> 00:10:15,448 Let's hear it for the new NXT Women's Tag Team Champions. 177 00:10:19,986 --> 00:10:23,656 ["Chasing Surf" playing] 178 00:10:25,358 --> 00:10:27,093 [Vic] I hope that party still going later, Book. 179 00:10:27,159 --> 00:10:29,695 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 180 00:10:29,762 --> 00:10:33,566 Introducing first, Sol Ruca. 181 00:10:34,433 --> 00:10:37,970 [Vic] Well, we are kicking things off with some dramatic fashion here 182 00:10:38,037 --> 00:10:41,240 because we have one of the fastest rising superstars 183 00:10:41,307 --> 00:10:43,242 in all of NXT in action. 184 00:10:43,309 --> 00:10:48,914 Sol Ruca goes one-on-one with Zoey Stark next live on NXT. 185 00:10:53,052 --> 00:10:54,220 But I am. 186 00:10:54,286 --> 00:10:57,957 [Vic] We are on the road to WrestleMania as we go Hollywood once again, 187 00:10:58,024 --> 00:11:00,960 and we've been relieving some memorable moments over the last few weeks. 188 00:11:01,027 --> 00:11:04,363 And you can relieve clips and more on all our WWE social platforms 189 00:11:04,430 --> 00:11:05,931 as we inch closer to LA, 190 00:11:05,998 --> 00:11:08,934 but who could forget when Tiple H rallied the troops. 191 00:11:09,001 --> 00:11:10,269 Am I. 192 00:11:10,870 --> 00:11:16,275 Would I be willing to trade all the days from this day to that? 193 00:11:16,342 --> 00:11:20,613 For one chance, just one chance 194 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:24,550 to shine on the grandest stage of them all, 195 00:11:24,617 --> 00:11:29,689 and tell my enemies that they may try at WrestleMania, 196 00:11:29,755 --> 00:11:32,892 but they'll never take my title. 197 00:11:32,958 --> 00:11:34,894 Are you with me? 198 00:11:36,529 --> 00:11:39,532 [crowd cheering] 199 00:11:39,598 --> 00:11:41,100 [Ric Flair] Whoo! 200 00:11:41,767 --> 00:11:43,035 You got it, champ. 201 00:11:43,102 --> 00:11:47,440 That guy Mel Gibson, he's got nothing on you. 202 00:11:47,506 --> 00:11:51,711 -Whoo, whoo, whoo. -All right, well, to WrestleMania. 203 00:11:51,777 --> 00:11:53,079 -[horse neighs] -[Triple H yelps] 204 00:11:53,145 --> 00:11:55,481 We indeed are on the road to WrestleMania, 205 00:11:55,548 --> 00:11:58,384 and the next time NXT has a premium live event, 206 00:11:58,451 --> 00:11:59,718 -it will be in Los Angeles. -Yeah. 207 00:11:59,785 --> 00:12:02,621 I want to talk about what transpired last Saturday 208 00:12:02,688 --> 00:12:04,824 at the first premium live event of the New Year. 209 00:12:04,890 --> 00:12:08,227 Bron Breakker of course retaining the NXT Championship at Vengeance Day 210 00:12:08,294 --> 00:12:09,462 inside a steel cage, 211 00:12:09,528 --> 00:12:14,667 but it's what happened after the matchup that gave Grayson Waller his viral moment. 212 00:12:16,502 --> 00:12:18,904 No, no, no. We need to talk now. You can talk to these guys later. 213 00:12:18,971 --> 00:12:23,476 Huh? What? Let me ask you a question. Yeah? Why am I not the guy? Yeah? 214 00:12:23,542 --> 00:12:26,712 You want to put hearts on my gear? Are the rest of these fans? 215 00:12:26,779 --> 00:12:29,281 You know these fans, a bunch of fans in the locker room. 216 00:12:29,348 --> 00:12:32,151 Yeah? No, talk to me now. Talk to me now. What do you want? 217 00:12:32,218 --> 00:12:34,420 You wanna take a photo? I can do you a pose. 218 00:12:34,487 --> 00:12:36,422 You can pretend to be Diesel. You want me to be a fan of yours. 219 00:12:36,489 --> 00:12:39,158 Is that how I get to be your guy? I've got to be a fan? 220 00:12:39,225 --> 00:12:43,229 Oh, okay, A-Train. Okay, A-Train. Yes, coach. No, no, no. 221 00:12:43,896 --> 00:12:46,565 Talk to me, Shawn. I'm right here. Just talk… 222 00:12:46,632 --> 00:12:49,635 Yeah, I get it. That's frustration coming out right there, 223 00:12:49,702 --> 00:12:52,638 and I've seen a lot of guys get fired that way. 224 00:12:52,705 --> 00:12:55,508 You should handle that kind of business behind closed doors. 225 00:12:55,574 --> 00:12:56,575 That's just my opinion. 226 00:12:56,642 --> 00:12:59,311 Well, because of that, Book, I got word yesterday 227 00:12:59,378 --> 00:13:01,580 that Grayson Waller has been suspended for the week, 228 00:13:01,647 --> 00:13:05,317 and he will not be part of this weekend's NXT live events in Tampa… 229 00:13:05,384 --> 00:13:07,987 -Yeah. -…and on Saturday in Citrus Springs. 230 00:13:09,421 --> 00:13:11,557 ["Cut Above the Rest" playing] 231 00:13:11,624 --> 00:13:13,492 [Vic] But Book, we gotta focus on the here and the now, 232 00:13:13,559 --> 00:13:18,564 and how about the superstars that are here at NXT tonight live in Orlando? 233 00:13:20,332 --> 00:13:25,604 [Alicia] Making her way to the ring, Zoey Stark. 234 00:13:25,671 --> 00:13:28,007 ♪ And I don't care if you get all of it ♪ 235 00:13:28,073 --> 00:13:30,209 [Vic] You've worked with Corey Graves a lot, right? 236 00:13:30,276 --> 00:13:31,477 -[Booker] Yeah. -[Vic] At Monday Night RAW. 237 00:13:31,544 --> 00:13:35,748 He recently said Zoey Stark was his favorite superstar in NXT. 238 00:13:35,814 --> 00:13:37,950 He is a tough man to impress. 239 00:13:38,717 --> 00:13:41,487 -[Booker] Corey Graves? -[Vic] Yeah. Tough to impress. 240 00:13:41,554 --> 00:13:43,889 [Booker] You know what? I get it. I get it. 241 00:13:43,956 --> 00:13:47,092 Zoey Stark, I agree in a whole lot of ways. 242 00:13:47,560 --> 00:13:54,033 She's definitely carving her own path since dropping that extra, extra baggage. 243 00:13:54,099 --> 00:13:56,702 -No diss to Nikkita Lyons. -[bell ringing] 244 00:13:56,769 --> 00:13:59,271 [Vic] Well, look, this has got a lot to do with I think a many… 245 00:13:59,338 --> 00:14:01,173 -[Booker] Oh, beautiful. -[Vic] …different factors for Zoey Stark. 246 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:03,909 One, you know, she's talking about the Royal Rumble a lot. 247 00:14:03,976 --> 00:14:07,913 [crowd singing] 248 00:14:07,980 --> 00:14:12,117 You hear the NXT universe already trying to get under the skin of Zoey Stark, 249 00:14:12,184 --> 00:14:15,988 but she's looking at someone like Sol Ruca who has been the buzz of social media, 250 00:14:16,055 --> 00:14:20,159 has all the respect of her coaches, but has caught the ire of Stark. 251 00:14:20,226 --> 00:14:22,561 And the real maybe issue here, 252 00:14:22,628 --> 00:14:25,798 is Zoey Stark just jealous of what people are talking about Sol Ruca? 253 00:14:25,865 --> 00:14:31,136 [Booker] You know, she may be jealous because this Sol Ruca is, 254 00:14:31,203 --> 00:14:33,138 she's different, she's talented, you know. 255 00:14:33,205 --> 00:14:35,908 Not since… Let me just put this out there. 256 00:14:35,975 --> 00:14:39,812 Not since AJ Styles have I seen one like a Sol Ruca. 257 00:14:39,878 --> 00:14:41,814 -[Vic] Unreal. -[Booker] How beautiful. 258 00:14:42,748 --> 00:14:43,682 [grunts] 259 00:14:43,749 --> 00:14:47,286 [Vic] Sol Ruca starting to feel it now, and Stark goes to the outside. 260 00:14:47,353 --> 00:14:49,188 Almost a nasty landing. 261 00:14:50,890 --> 00:14:52,491 [Booker] You know what I like about Sol Ruca? 262 00:14:52,558 --> 00:14:55,160 She's an athlete, a true athlete, 263 00:14:55,227 --> 00:14:57,830 and training is not going to be a problem with her. 264 00:14:57,896 --> 00:15:01,967 Just getting that in-ring IQ, that's what she's going to need. 265 00:15:02,034 --> 00:15:04,637 She's going to be a special, special athlete, Vic. 266 00:15:04,703 --> 00:15:07,773 [Vic] She is in control of this matchup here against Stark. 267 00:15:07,840 --> 00:15:11,310 What a night we have in NXT. What a way to kick things off here tonight. 268 00:15:11,377 --> 00:15:15,915 This is really the true definition of a veteran versus a rookie 269 00:15:15,981 --> 00:15:19,385 to start us here tonight between Stark and Sol Ruca. 270 00:15:19,451 --> 00:15:21,120 As now Stark in control. 271 00:15:21,186 --> 00:15:24,456 -Oh! How about this matchup made official. -[Booker] Got to love that. 272 00:15:24,523 --> 00:15:26,725 -[Vic] Hayes, McDonagh tonight. -[Booker] You got to love that. 273 00:15:26,792 --> 00:15:28,994 -[Vic] Live. -But back to the action right now, Vic. 274 00:15:29,061 --> 00:15:33,265 Into the cover, into the cover, and a near-fall for Sol Ruca. 275 00:15:33,332 --> 00:15:35,334 [Booker] Talk about Zoey Stark right now, Vic. 276 00:15:35,401 --> 00:15:38,904 Zoey is a very dangerous Zoey right now. 277 00:15:38,971 --> 00:15:41,440 [Vic] Oh, can't forget about what's also happening tonight. 278 00:15:41,507 --> 00:15:42,574 Ding Dong, Hello! 279 00:15:42,641 --> 00:15:46,979 Monday Night RAW's Bayley in the building for the first time in three years. 280 00:15:47,046 --> 00:15:51,083 And for the first time ever, she will bring her talk show here to NXT. 281 00:15:51,150 --> 00:15:52,151 -But as you mentioned-- -[Booker] [inaudible]. 282 00:15:52,217 --> 00:15:55,187 -Bayley still making those Bayley Bears? -[Vic] Bayley Buddies? 283 00:15:55,254 --> 00:15:56,989 -Yes, the Bayley Buddies. [Vic] Hell no, Book. 284 00:15:57,056 --> 00:15:58,691 She hasn't been using Bayley Buddies for years. 285 00:15:58,757 --> 00:16:00,592 [Booker] I've gotta get me one of those. I'm wondering. 286 00:16:00,659 --> 00:16:02,528 [Vic] I'll get you one out of the back room. 287 00:16:02,594 --> 00:16:03,595 [Booker] How Beautiful. Look at the balance. 288 00:16:03,662 --> 00:16:05,731 [Vic] Now you want to change the subject back to the action. 289 00:16:05,798 --> 00:16:07,299 -Looking to get freebies. -[Booker] Beautiful. 290 00:16:07,366 --> 00:16:08,701 [Vic] Shoulders are down center of the ring, 291 00:16:08,767 --> 00:16:11,070 and a near-fall for Sol Ruca. 292 00:16:11,136 --> 00:16:14,873 -Oh, what a clothesline by Stark. -One… 293 00:16:14,940 --> 00:16:16,475 -[Vic] Into the cover. No. -[shouts] 294 00:16:16,542 --> 00:16:19,878 [Vic] Was able to get that right shoulder up was Ruca. 295 00:16:19,945 --> 00:16:24,049 You take a look at Stark, she walks around a little bit more vocal these days, 296 00:16:24,116 --> 00:16:27,453 and you saw that on display last week when she got in the face of Indi Hartwell. 297 00:16:27,953 --> 00:16:30,089 [Booker] But I don't think it's nothing more 298 00:16:30,155 --> 00:16:32,424 than just trying to get that attitude, Vic, 299 00:16:32,491 --> 00:16:35,627 because you want to be on top in this business. 300 00:16:35,694 --> 00:16:38,764 In NXT right now, who's on top? Roxanne Perez. 301 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:41,133 Everybody wants a shot at the gold. 302 00:16:41,200 --> 00:16:43,736 And trust me, Zoey Stark, she's at the front of the lot. 303 00:16:43,802 --> 00:16:45,270 [Vic] You mentioned Roxanne Perez, 304 00:16:45,337 --> 00:16:49,341 could Sol Ruca be the 2023 version of the NXT Women's Champion? 305 00:16:49,408 --> 00:16:53,078 [Booker] Like I said, Vic, I'm seeing a young AJ Styles coming along, 306 00:16:53,145 --> 00:16:54,880 and his timing, his balance, 307 00:16:54,947 --> 00:16:57,316 just the greatest of ease the way he went out there. 308 00:16:57,383 --> 00:17:02,454 Look at that. That's Sol Ruca right here in 2023, and you got to love it. 309 00:17:02,521 --> 00:17:05,190 [Vic] Speaking of Perez, what a win she had this past weekend. 310 00:17:05,257 --> 00:17:08,060 -Overcoming the odds of Toxic Attraction. -[Booker] Oh, beautiful shot. 311 00:17:08,127 --> 00:17:10,462 -[Vic] And what a superkick. -[Booker] Beautiful shot. 312 00:17:11,230 --> 00:17:15,367 [Vic] This matchup all really stemming to from last week when Sol Ruca's, 313 00:17:15,434 --> 00:17:16,502 according to Zoey Stark, 314 00:17:16,568 --> 00:17:20,039 stuck her nose in Stark's business after the match with Indi Hartwell. 315 00:17:20,105 --> 00:17:22,274 [Booker] I said that. Wait a minute. 316 00:17:22,341 --> 00:17:25,944 [Vic] Big splash, but the knees were up, and Stark one step ahead. 317 00:17:26,011 --> 00:17:28,580 [Booker] That's the one thing, Vic, in this business. 318 00:17:28,647 --> 00:17:33,052 You do not want to concern yourself with business that don't concern you. 319 00:17:33,118 --> 00:17:36,622 You know why? You can get hurt. You can get hurt permanently. 320 00:17:36,688 --> 00:17:39,224 [Vic] Well, Stark has said, she is from… Oh. 321 00:17:39,291 --> 00:17:41,293 -[Booker] That's what I'm… -[Vic] Don't stick your nose 322 00:17:41,360 --> 00:17:43,695 -in someone else's business. -[Booker] Good night, Sol Ruca. 323 00:17:43,762 --> 00:17:46,298 -[bell ringing] -[Vic] Stark, huge victory tonight. 324 00:17:46,365 --> 00:17:48,233 [Booker] You see what I'm saying? 325 00:17:48,300 --> 00:17:51,637 -[Alicia] Here is your winner, Zoey Stark. -[Booker] You see what I'm saying? 326 00:17:51,703 --> 00:17:52,805 [Vic] I saw it. Look. 327 00:17:52,871 --> 00:17:54,940 Stark for the first time in a long time cracks a smile. 328 00:17:55,007 --> 00:17:56,475 Let's go back at some of the action, Book, 329 00:17:56,542 --> 00:17:58,677 as you were talking about the vet and the rookie. 330 00:17:58,744 --> 00:18:01,613 Stark one step ahead in that moment, 331 00:18:01,680 --> 00:18:05,084 and then clearly sending a message with a little extra… 332 00:18:05,150 --> 00:18:09,354 [Booker] I told you, Vic, this is the most dangerous Zoey Stark 333 00:18:09,421 --> 00:18:12,424 -since I've sat at this table. -[Vic] Oh. Whoa. 334 00:18:12,491 --> 00:18:14,293 -[Vic] To your point even more, Book. -[Booker] You know what? 335 00:18:14,359 --> 00:18:18,130 This is called trying to get a little bit extra, baby. 336 00:18:18,197 --> 00:18:22,134 Put a little extra sauce on it, a little Cholula green to go with that. 337 00:18:22,201 --> 00:18:24,069 -That's what this is, Vic. -[Vic] This isn't a taco. 338 00:18:24,136 --> 00:18:26,338 This isn't a burrito, Book. It's not an enchilada. 339 00:18:26,405 --> 00:18:30,476 This is a woman like Zoey Stark who has found herself 340 00:18:30,542 --> 00:18:33,545 on the wrong end of maybe her emotions right now. 341 00:18:33,612 --> 00:18:34,880 [both] Oh! 342 00:18:34,947 --> 00:18:38,884 [Vic] And just got on the wrong end of Sol Ruca. 343 00:18:38,951 --> 00:18:40,552 -[Booker] Out of nowhere. -[Vic chuckles] 344 00:18:40,619 --> 00:18:42,955 [crowd applauding and cheering] 345 00:18:43,021 --> 00:18:48,193 [Vic] Zoey may have picked up the win, but Ruca just snatched the soul of Stark. 346 00:18:48,260 --> 00:18:52,598 We've been talking about Saturday night Vengeance Day in Charlotte. 347 00:18:52,664 --> 00:18:56,735 Let's go back to the Spectrum Center at Vengeance Day 348 00:18:56,802 --> 00:18:59,271 because this was the two out of three falls matchup 349 00:18:59,338 --> 00:19:01,206 between Crews, between Hayes. 350 00:19:01,273 --> 00:19:04,610 When Dabba-Kato came out of absolutely nowhere, 351 00:19:04,676 --> 00:19:08,080 but it wouldn't help Apollo Crews in those closing moments. 352 00:19:08,147 --> 00:19:11,884 Giving Carmelo Hayes that 2-0 clean sweep, 353 00:19:11,950 --> 00:19:16,221 but here is what really shocked the NXT universe. 354 00:19:17,489 --> 00:19:20,759 Dabba-Kato planting Apollo Crews 355 00:19:20,826 --> 00:19:25,831 and sending Crews and the NXT universe a direct message. 356 00:19:25,898 --> 00:19:27,566 And as we just witnessed, 357 00:19:27,633 --> 00:19:31,904 there you see a man who leaves nothing but destruction in his path. 358 00:19:31,970 --> 00:19:34,973 The massive Dabba-Kato, next. 359 00:19:41,480 --> 00:19:43,348 -Good to see you. Why won't you bring her? -I don't know. 360 00:19:43,415 --> 00:19:45,350 Brooks, I can't believe you did all this for me. 361 00:19:45,417 --> 00:19:46,618 You're the sweetest guy ever. 362 00:19:46,685 --> 00:19:49,087 I just want to make it special for your first championship. 363 00:19:49,154 --> 00:19:51,089 -Come on, bug guy. -And I want to make it special 364 00:19:51,156 --> 00:19:53,625 because you're very special to me, Kiana. 365 00:19:53,692 --> 00:19:56,695 Hey, Brooks, I think there's something Kiana wants to tell you. 366 00:19:56,762 --> 00:19:58,230 Fallon, I already did. 367 00:19:58,297 --> 00:20:01,366 I thanked Brooks for throwing us this party and Briggs too. 368 00:20:01,433 --> 00:20:05,037 -You ain't never thanked me before, girl. -All of you. 369 00:20:05,103 --> 00:20:07,105 -Move, move. Move. -Move. 370 00:20:07,172 --> 00:20:09,775 -Guys, you look awful. -Excuse me. 371 00:20:09,841 --> 00:20:12,177 Yeah, it looks like you haven't slept in days. 372 00:20:12,244 --> 00:20:13,579 Yeah, because we haven't, okay. 373 00:20:13,645 --> 00:20:15,781 -We've not slept since Vengeance Day. -Yeah. 374 00:20:15,847 --> 00:20:17,849 Boys. Boys, hold your horses. 375 00:20:17,916 --> 00:20:20,652 -Y'all want a drink or something? -What I want is a tag team title. 376 00:20:20,719 --> 00:20:21,553 Do you've one of them? 377 00:20:21,620 --> 00:20:24,456 Of course, not, but we were so close, they were in our hands. 378 00:20:24,523 --> 00:20:27,859 Don't remind me, please. It just makes me sadder. 379 00:20:28,927 --> 00:20:30,596 -You. -You. 380 00:20:30,662 --> 00:20:32,064 -You. -You. 381 00:20:32,130 --> 00:20:35,200 You two are the reason we're not Tag Team Champions. 382 00:20:35,267 --> 00:20:37,536 What are you talking about? It was every team for themself. 383 00:20:37,603 --> 00:20:40,205 I could say the same thing about you two [bleep]. 384 00:20:40,272 --> 00:20:43,542 You know how bad I wanted to win the tag team titles in my hometown? 385 00:20:43,609 --> 00:20:46,411 So I don't care how tired you two look, I'm pissed off. 386 00:20:46,478 --> 00:20:47,879 -That's right. -Thea, what's in his drink? 387 00:20:47,946 --> 00:20:48,947 Tray water. 388 00:20:50,148 --> 00:20:53,619 So tonight Pretty Deadly is going to get the [bleep] kicked out of them… 389 00:20:53,685 --> 00:20:54,686 Oh, yeah. 390 00:20:54,753 --> 00:20:58,557 -…by Andre Chase University. -[crowd cheering] 391 00:20:58,624 --> 00:21:00,292 Is that really… 392 00:21:00,926 --> 00:21:03,662 [Vic] Looks like Andre Chase has a little liquid courage tonight. 393 00:21:03,729 --> 00:21:05,197 [Booker] Those guys look awful. 394 00:21:05,264 --> 00:21:07,532 [Vic] Pretty Deadly looks like they didn't sleep since the match. 395 00:21:08,467 --> 00:21:09,468 Just being honest. 396 00:21:09,534 --> 00:21:14,539 ["The Lion's Den" playing] 397 00:21:16,842 --> 00:21:17,676 [bell ringing] 398 00:21:17,743 --> 00:21:20,812 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 399 00:21:20,879 --> 00:21:24,883 Introducing first, Dabba-Kato. 400 00:21:25,550 --> 00:21:29,554 [Vic] Look at the massive size of Dabba-Kato. 401 00:21:29,621 --> 00:21:36,461 Look, nearly 7-feet tall, 350 pounds. 402 00:21:36,528 --> 00:21:38,363 [Booker chuckles] 403 00:21:38,430 --> 00:21:42,567 [Booker] Yeah, you know I like that. I like that, but you know what? 404 00:21:42,634 --> 00:21:44,636 -I like Chen. -[Vic] Well, he is. 405 00:21:44,703 --> 00:21:46,905 [Booker] I like Chen as well. I like Chen. 406 00:21:46,972 --> 00:21:52,978 He's just in the wrong place at the wrong time here tonight. 407 00:21:53,045 --> 00:21:58,383 [Alicia] And his opponent, already in the ring, Dante Chen. 408 00:21:58,984 --> 00:22:02,387 [Vic] Well, big Dante Chen at least looks confident. 409 00:22:02,454 --> 00:22:04,289 [Booker] No, this kid has a lot of talent. 410 00:22:04,356 --> 00:22:07,459 -[Vic] I feel bad for Dante Chen. -[Booker] No, this kid has a lot talent. 411 00:22:07,526 --> 00:22:11,196 You know what I mean? Sometimes you just draw the wrong straw. 412 00:22:11,263 --> 00:22:17,069 And tonight that straw happened to be 6'9", 300 and what? 350 pounds? 413 00:22:17,135 --> 00:22:18,403 -[Vic] Yeah. And look. -[Booker] Wow. 414 00:22:18,470 --> 00:22:23,608 [Vic] With ease just tossing around Chen in this matchup. 415 00:22:24,276 --> 00:22:26,812 I mean, clearly, we have seen the nasty mean streak 416 00:22:26,878 --> 00:22:29,281 that Dabba-Kato possesses. 417 00:22:29,348 --> 00:22:31,883 [Booker] Oh, wow. Well, you know what, Vic? 418 00:22:31,950 --> 00:22:33,952 [Vic] He reached back to Charlotte for that one. 419 00:22:34,019 --> 00:22:37,155 [Booker] I like mean and nasty. 420 00:22:37,222 --> 00:22:39,424 [Booker laughs] 421 00:22:39,491 --> 00:22:40,692 -[shouts] -[Booker] Yeah. 422 00:22:40,759 --> 00:22:43,895 -One, two, three. -[Booker] It's getting grimy right there. 423 00:22:43,962 --> 00:22:46,131 -Four. Hey. -[Booker] That's taking it to the streets. 424 00:22:46,198 --> 00:22:48,200 -Do you understand? -Tell me. 425 00:22:48,266 --> 00:22:52,671 [Vic] Dabba-Kato doesn't care about the… There's Chen doing his best right now. 426 00:22:52,738 --> 00:22:54,673 That door shut pretty quick there, didn't [inaudible]? 427 00:22:54,740 --> 00:22:57,476 [Booker] Oh, this big man Dabba-Kato. 428 00:22:57,542 --> 00:23:01,680 He is doing that job, and he's doing that job well. Oh, yes. 429 00:23:01,747 --> 00:23:05,016 [Vic] Over seven feet in the air 430 00:23:05,083 --> 00:23:09,221 and you hear the NXT universe trying their best to rally Dante Chen. 431 00:23:09,287 --> 00:23:11,423 I think it's just angering Dabba-Kato. 432 00:23:11,490 --> 00:23:16,928 Take another look at the height and the nasty landing. 433 00:23:17,496 --> 00:23:19,765 -[Booker] [inaudible]. -[Vic] Chen again. 434 00:23:19,831 --> 00:23:21,566 Three. 435 00:23:21,633 --> 00:23:24,469 [Vic] Going to need a lot of courage in this matchup. Ooh. 436 00:23:24,536 --> 00:23:26,605 Because Dabba-Kato is back. 437 00:23:26,671 --> 00:23:27,773 -[Booker] Vic. -[Vic] What? 438 00:23:27,839 --> 00:23:29,674 [Booker] It's going to take a sledgehammer. 439 00:23:29,741 --> 00:23:31,810 -You're talking about courage. -[groans] 440 00:23:31,877 --> 00:23:34,880 This kid, Chen, is in a whole lot of trouble. 441 00:23:34,946 --> 00:23:38,617 -We call it dire straits. Oh, my goodness. -[shouts] 442 00:23:38,683 --> 00:23:42,821 I love the aggression of this big man Dabba-Kato. 443 00:23:42,888 --> 00:23:46,291 -[Booker] Let me tell you, Vic. -[Vic] Aggression? He's a menacing savage. 444 00:23:46,358 --> 00:23:49,528 [Booker] This is what it takes to get you to that next level. 445 00:23:49,594 --> 00:23:54,766 There's a reason why this man turned on Apollo Crews and just destroyed him. 446 00:23:54,833 --> 00:23:58,837 There's a reason why Indus Sher's having this uprising. 447 00:23:58,904 --> 00:24:01,239 -Everybody wants a piece of the action. -One, two… 448 00:24:01,306 --> 00:24:04,810 [Booker] I'm talking about champagne wishes and caviar dreams, man. 449 00:24:04,876 --> 00:24:08,413 [Vic] I don't know if Dabba-Kato enjoys himself champagne and caviar. 450 00:24:08,480 --> 00:24:10,348 He looks like a steak and potato type of guy to me 451 00:24:10,415 --> 00:24:13,084 because right now Chen though trying to fire back. 452 00:24:13,151 --> 00:24:15,220 [Booker] Yes, this kid's got a lot of heart, 453 00:24:15,287 --> 00:24:18,123 and he's going to need a heart about as big as Texas. 454 00:24:18,190 --> 00:24:21,259 -To chop this big man down… -Dabba-Kato's down to a knee though, Book. 455 00:24:21,326 --> 00:24:24,129 -[Vic] He's down to a knee. He's rocked. -[Booker] He's rocked. 456 00:24:24,196 --> 00:24:28,200 He's dazed, but is he confused? I don't think so. I don't think so. 457 00:24:28,266 --> 00:24:32,471 Right now Dabba-Kato is feeling that moment the way he's flipped… 458 00:24:32,537 --> 00:24:36,374 [Vic] Dabba-Kato on his knees was almost the same height of Dante Chen. 459 00:24:36,441 --> 00:24:37,309 [Booker] Look at the eyes. 460 00:24:37,375 --> 00:24:39,544 -[Vic] That's how massive… -[Booker] Look at the eyes. 461 00:24:39,611 --> 00:24:42,447 -[Vic] Oh! -[Booker] The eyes, guys, never lie. 462 00:24:43,148 --> 00:24:48,019 [Vic] Exclamation point on his return to NXT. 463 00:24:48,086 --> 00:24:49,588 -[Booker] Good night, Chen. 464 00:24:50,155 --> 00:24:53,558 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Dabba-Kato. 465 00:24:53,625 --> 00:24:56,228 ["The Lion's Den" playing] 466 00:24:56,294 --> 00:24:59,898 [Vic] Talk about making a sudden impact. Listen to this. 467 00:24:59,965 --> 00:25:03,435 -[Booker] Ah, yes. -[crowd groans] 468 00:25:03,502 --> 00:25:06,338 [Vic] And then not to be outdone, the power, the strength, 469 00:25:06,404 --> 00:25:09,875 and then another nasty landing for Dante Chen. 470 00:25:09,941 --> 00:25:14,880 Dabba-Kato back with vengeance here in NXT. 471 00:25:14,946 --> 00:25:16,781 [Booker] You see that glance. Look. 472 00:25:21,353 --> 00:25:22,487 Dabba-Kato… 473 00:25:23,455 --> 00:25:26,057 why did you come back and attack Apollo Crews? 474 00:25:27,292 --> 00:25:29,127 Apollo Crews know what he did. 475 00:25:30,529 --> 00:25:32,330 That's why I dropped his ass. 476 00:25:32,831 --> 00:25:37,669 [Booker chuckles] Yeah, didn't I tell you, Vic? 477 00:25:37,736 --> 00:25:40,939 -[Booker] That's street language. -[Vic] You certainly did. 478 00:25:42,007 --> 00:25:43,341 -[audience chanting] NXT! -This entire… 479 00:25:43,408 --> 00:25:45,944 [Vic] This is what transpired last week. You were talking about Indus Sher. 480 00:25:46,011 --> 00:25:47,812 They were in action and this was the turning point 481 00:25:47,879 --> 00:25:50,382 in that tag team matchup from one week ago. 482 00:25:50,448 --> 00:25:54,119 Julius Creed took his eye off the ball, got dropped by Veer, 483 00:25:54,185 --> 00:25:56,354 got dropped by Sanga as well 484 00:25:56,421 --> 00:26:01,026 as Indus Sher stood tall over Diamond Mine one week ago. 485 00:26:03,695 --> 00:26:06,631 Look, Ivy, I know I said it before, but again, I'm sorry, that's my bad. 486 00:26:06,698 --> 00:26:08,099 -I didn't even see you there. -It's okay. 487 00:26:08,166 --> 00:26:09,301 -It was an accident. -What? Guys. 488 00:26:09,367 --> 00:26:11,836 We've got to get Indus Sher back, especially Jinder. 489 00:26:11,903 --> 00:26:14,839 -Ain't got to tell me twice. -So, doc, is she cleared? 490 00:26:14,906 --> 00:26:17,309 -You should be good to go by the weekend. -[chuckles] 491 00:26:17,375 --> 00:26:18,977 For such a tight-knit group, 492 00:26:19,044 --> 00:26:24,049 you're letting someone very mysterious get awfully close, aren't you? 493 00:26:24,115 --> 00:26:25,917 What the hell are you talking about? 494 00:26:25,984 --> 00:26:29,521 Why were you lurking in the parking lot two weeks ago? 495 00:26:29,588 --> 00:26:35,327 Tatum, you walk between raindrops. You're not a part of Diamond Mine. 496 00:26:35,393 --> 00:26:38,530 You're a lone wolf, and Nikkita was your prey. 497 00:26:39,097 --> 00:26:40,699 I didn't attack Nikkita. 498 00:26:40,765 --> 00:26:43,368 I did film setting with the Creeds, me and Ivy trained, 499 00:26:43,435 --> 00:26:46,605 and then at the end of the night, I just needed some air. 500 00:26:46,671 --> 00:26:49,674 Nikkita was already down by the time I got there. 501 00:26:49,741 --> 00:26:55,680 You know, an innocent person would've just said no. 502 00:26:55,747 --> 00:26:59,484 [laughs] 503 00:26:59,551 --> 00:27:03,088 -Pax, if you did it, just say so. -I didn't do it. 504 00:27:03,154 --> 00:27:05,023 -Come on. -Hey, I believe you. 505 00:27:05,090 --> 00:27:07,025 Yeah, come on, guys, you know I didn't do it. 506 00:27:07,559 --> 00:27:10,028 [Vic] Here's that altercation yesterday. 507 00:27:10,095 --> 00:27:14,566 These two go one on one here tonight on NXT. 508 00:27:18,336 --> 00:27:20,338 ["The Depths" playing] 509 00:27:20,405 --> 00:27:23,008 [crowd booing] 510 00:27:24,042 --> 00:27:25,410 [bell ringing] 511 00:27:25,477 --> 00:27:28,146 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 512 00:27:28,213 --> 00:27:33,752 Introducing first, accompanied by Alba Fyre, Isla Dawn. 513 00:27:33,818 --> 00:27:38,490 [Vic] The air got a little colder as the unholy enchantress 514 00:27:38,556 --> 00:27:40,892 has cast her spell upon us. 515 00:27:40,959 --> 00:27:45,030 Isla Dawn in action next live on NXT. 516 00:27:51,002 --> 00:27:53,338 Roxanne, we're a few days removed from Vengeance Day, 517 00:27:53,405 --> 00:27:55,874 how did it feel to get your first title defense? 518 00:27:55,940 --> 00:28:00,211 A relief. [chuckles] I put a lot of pressure on myself to win. 519 00:28:00,278 --> 00:28:03,081 I mean, it was my first title defense, we were on the road, 520 00:28:03,148 --> 00:28:04,749 on a premium live event stage, 521 00:28:04,816 --> 00:28:08,153 and I could not let Toxic Attraction reclaim this. 522 00:28:08,219 --> 00:28:11,289 So I'm just excited and ready for what's next. 523 00:28:11,356 --> 00:28:12,691 That brings me to my next question. 524 00:28:12,757 --> 00:28:15,493 -There's a lot of women-- -Yeah, yeah, yeah. 525 00:28:15,560 --> 00:28:18,229 It must be nice walking in and out of Charlotte with the championship. 526 00:28:18,296 --> 00:28:21,699 -Yeah, we got screwed. -Yeah, I saw that. 527 00:28:21,766 --> 00:28:23,768 I'm sorry, guys, but you guys will get them back. 528 00:28:23,835 --> 00:28:26,438 -You guys are too good not to. -Are we, Roxanne? 529 00:28:26,504 --> 00:28:27,906 Do you even know if we'll have a rematch? 530 00:28:27,972 --> 00:28:30,375 Is the champ going to make sure that happens? 531 00:28:30,442 --> 00:28:31,776 What's your problem? 532 00:28:31,843 --> 00:28:35,847 Our problem is that we got cheated, and nobody seems to be talking about it. 533 00:28:35,914 --> 00:28:37,649 Yeah, it's not like you'll understand anyways. 534 00:28:37,716 --> 00:28:39,250 It's not like you have friends here. 535 00:28:39,317 --> 00:28:41,519 [scoffs] Oh, I have no friends now? 536 00:28:41,586 --> 00:28:44,255 Yeah, being in a tag team takes commitment. 537 00:28:44,322 --> 00:28:46,825 Yeah, I know that. I was a Tag Team Champion. 538 00:28:46,891 --> 00:28:50,028 -Yeah, and how did that work out for you? -[scoffs] You know what? 539 00:28:50,095 --> 00:28:52,764 Why don't I make a phone call and show you guys that I do have friends? 540 00:28:52,831 --> 00:28:55,100 -[scoffs] We'll see about that. -Mm-hm. Yeah. 541 00:28:57,669 --> 00:29:00,271 [sighs] Hope she picks up. 542 00:29:00,338 --> 00:29:01,606 ["Eyes Of The Reaper" playing] 543 00:29:01,673 --> 00:29:03,174 [Vic] Who's she? 544 00:29:03,241 --> 00:29:05,043 -Who is she talking about? -[Booker] I don't know. 545 00:29:05,510 --> 00:29:06,644 ♪ We're from the darker… ♪ 546 00:29:06,711 --> 00:29:10,715 [Alicia] Introducing her opponent, Tatum Paxley. 547 00:29:10,782 --> 00:29:14,185 [Vic] It's interesting what we've heard from Roxanne Perez, 548 00:29:14,252 --> 00:29:16,754 but let's focus on the here, let's focus on the now. 549 00:29:16,821 --> 00:29:20,091 After what we've witnessed transpiring yesterday between these two 550 00:29:20,158 --> 00:29:24,496 has led to this matchup, and Paxley got a little extra fire 551 00:29:24,562 --> 00:29:26,664 after being called out by her opponent, I would believe. 552 00:29:26,731 --> 00:29:29,067 [Booker] Well, Tatum Paxley, she's been training. 553 00:29:29,134 --> 00:29:31,202 Uh, being in that Diamond Mine dojo. 554 00:29:31,269 --> 00:29:33,404 Preparation is the only luck you're ever going to have, 555 00:29:33,471 --> 00:29:35,306 so let's see exactly what she's got to offer. 556 00:29:35,373 --> 00:29:38,243 [Vic] So in your opinion, she is in Diamond Mine? 557 00:29:38,309 --> 00:29:41,112 You heard Isla Dawn say that she wasn't, you do believe, 558 00:29:41,179 --> 00:29:44,315 your heart of hearts, that Tatum Paxley is part of Diamond Mine? 559 00:29:44,382 --> 00:29:46,784 [Booker] She's being trained, isn't she? She's in the dojo, ain't she? 560 00:29:46,851 --> 00:29:48,119 [Vic] That's what I assuming too. 561 00:29:48,186 --> 00:29:50,321 [Booker] She's a part of something I would think so, yes. 562 00:29:50,388 --> 00:29:51,890 [Vic] We're talking about Paxley, obviously, 563 00:29:51,956 --> 00:29:54,759 one of the newer faces within the last 12 months here in NXT. 564 00:29:54,826 --> 00:29:58,563 Is she up for this challenge here tonight, not only against Dawn, 565 00:29:58,630 --> 00:30:00,431 but also Alba Fyre out here on the outside? 566 00:30:00,498 --> 00:30:02,767 [Booker] You got to wonder, Vic, because in the ring with… 567 00:30:02,834 --> 00:30:05,703 -[Vic] Into the cover. Hook of the leg. -[Booker] …with Isla Dawn, 568 00:30:05,770 --> 00:30:08,973 that's like uncharted waters, unknown territory. 569 00:30:09,040 --> 00:30:10,708 -We always talk about-- -[Vic] Wait a minute. 570 00:30:10,775 --> 00:30:13,511 Talking about unchartered territory, this matchup is official. 571 00:30:13,578 --> 00:30:16,047 -[Booker] Are you kidding me? -[Vic] Pretty Deadly, Chase U, 572 00:30:16,114 --> 00:30:18,349 tag team action live here tonight in NXT. 573 00:30:18,416 --> 00:30:21,553 And of course, that isn't only the matchup that was made official throughout the day. 574 00:30:21,619 --> 00:30:23,888 We also found out earlier tonight, Carmelo Hayes, 575 00:30:23,955 --> 00:30:26,224 JD McDonagh going one-on-one, 576 00:30:26,291 --> 00:30:28,293 but Isla Dawn has turned things around in this matchup. 577 00:30:28,359 --> 00:30:32,363 [Booker] Man, waiting and anticipating for that matchup right there. 578 00:30:32,430 --> 00:30:35,867 -Two young guns. Oh, yes. I can't wait. -[grunts] 579 00:30:35,934 --> 00:30:39,204 [Vic] Oh, nasty landing for Paxley, as you see Dawn in the center of the ring. 580 00:30:39,270 --> 00:30:42,874 And I don't think you'll have an answer for this question though, but I've to ask. 581 00:30:42,941 --> 00:30:47,111 What do you believe is Dawn's ultimate goal here in NXT? 582 00:30:47,178 --> 00:30:48,179 As she goes for the cover. 583 00:30:48,246 --> 00:30:50,982 Referee into the count, and another near-fall in this matchup. 584 00:30:51,049 --> 00:30:54,786 Is it power? Is it titles, or is it destruction? 585 00:30:54,852 --> 00:30:56,454 [Booker] I can't say, Vic, but I could tell you. 586 00:30:56,521 --> 00:31:02,327 Since the first time I saw Isla Dawn, she has been wicked, man. [chuckles] 587 00:31:02,393 --> 00:31:04,862 That right there tells you a whole lot. 588 00:31:04,929 --> 00:31:09,601 Now the Spring Festival last week really has sprung an unholy union 589 00:31:09,667 --> 00:31:11,336 -between Dawn and Alba Fyre. -[groans] 590 00:31:11,402 --> 00:31:14,072 And you start to wonder, what's in the mind of Alba Fyre now? 591 00:31:14,138 --> 00:31:19,077 What has swayed her? What has changed for her to join forces with Isla Dawn? 592 00:31:19,143 --> 00:31:21,412 As Paxley trying her best to fight back. 593 00:31:21,479 --> 00:31:23,681 Going up, going around, shoulders are down, 594 00:31:23,748 --> 00:31:25,683 and a kick out by Isla Dawn. 595 00:31:25,750 --> 00:31:29,354 It is important to note too, Diamond Mine is not out here with Tatum Paxley. 596 00:31:29,420 --> 00:31:32,824 Ivy Nile not out here right now. Obviously, we saw the reasons why. 597 00:31:32,890 --> 00:31:36,661 Paxley doing it by herself, and right now is doing a darn good job. 598 00:31:36,728 --> 00:31:38,329 [Booker] Yeah, and that might be a problem, Vic, 599 00:31:38,396 --> 00:31:41,132 because Tatum Paxley is out here on her own. 600 00:31:41,199 --> 00:31:44,469 Not having that coach in here, and that Diamond Mine, 601 00:31:44,535 --> 00:31:47,305 and that representative could be a problem. 602 00:31:47,372 --> 00:31:50,308 [Vic] Nice step up enziguri by Paxley. 603 00:31:50,375 --> 00:31:51,843 That can't feel good for Tatum Paxley 604 00:31:51,909 --> 00:31:55,747 to be accused of a heinous act like attacking Nikkita Lyons, 605 00:31:55,813 --> 00:31:57,615 which is what Isla Dawn said she did. 606 00:31:57,682 --> 00:31:59,550 As Dawn swings wildly and misses. 607 00:31:59,617 --> 00:32:02,120 And now Paxley trying to showcase that power, 608 00:32:02,186 --> 00:32:05,790 a little bit of that training with a gutwrench suplex. 609 00:32:05,857 --> 00:32:10,128 Will it be enough? Hooks both legs, and a kick out by Isla Dawn. 610 00:32:10,194 --> 00:32:13,131 [Booker] Talking about Tatum Paxley, is she up for this test, Vic? 611 00:32:13,197 --> 00:32:16,367 Right now she's passing every one of the courses 612 00:32:16,434 --> 00:32:17,502 as far as I'm concerned. 613 00:32:17,568 --> 00:32:19,570 Oh, no. Wow. 614 00:32:19,637 --> 00:32:23,975 [Vic] The high-risk did not pay off for Paxley as now Paxley looking up. 615 00:32:24,042 --> 00:32:28,579 Dawn is in control, and we've seen this in the past from Isla Dawn. 616 00:32:28,646 --> 00:32:29,981 [Booker] Oh! 617 00:32:30,048 --> 00:32:35,386 Whatever spirits overtaking her body send her to the winner circle. 618 00:32:36,587 --> 00:32:40,391 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Isla Dawn. 619 00:32:40,458 --> 00:32:42,660 [Vic] Alba Fyre on the outside. 620 00:32:44,262 --> 00:32:48,733 This unholy union here tonight victorious. 621 00:32:48,800 --> 00:32:50,468 -And… -[screams] 622 00:32:50,535 --> 00:32:54,472 …this is what's scary about Isla Dawn. 623 00:32:54,539 --> 00:32:59,477 She talks about the voices and the spirits come to her in the center of the ring, 624 00:32:59,544 --> 00:33:02,680 and now she's paired with Alba Fyre? 625 00:33:03,648 --> 00:33:05,917 [Booker] Wicked tag team here, Vic. 626 00:33:05,984 --> 00:33:09,053 Just imagine what these two could do… 627 00:33:09,120 --> 00:33:11,122 [Vic] I think we're about to see. Come on. 628 00:33:13,224 --> 00:33:14,459 And Ivy Nile. 629 00:33:19,330 --> 00:33:22,000 Let's focus now on also something coming up later tonight. 630 00:33:22,066 --> 00:33:26,070 Two caliber superstars looking to stake claim to championship gold. 631 00:33:29,474 --> 00:33:32,877 [McDonagh] A necessary evil has arrived at NXT. 632 00:33:32,944 --> 00:33:36,581 You've got the biggest and brightest superstars standing in your way, 633 00:33:36,647 --> 00:33:38,383 and I am him. 634 00:33:38,449 --> 00:33:42,653 You are going to wish that you never heard the name JD McDonagh. 635 00:33:43,154 --> 00:33:45,757 [Vic] The 2021 breakout superstar. 636 00:33:45,823 --> 00:33:48,693 [Carmelo] This ring is my operating theater. 637 00:33:48,760 --> 00:33:51,662 The longest combined North American Championship. 638 00:33:51,729 --> 00:33:53,865 [McDonagh] I feel I'm the most lethal. 639 00:33:53,931 --> 00:33:56,934 [Carmelo] The NXT for games WarGames winner. 640 00:33:57,001 --> 00:33:59,137 [McDonagh] My desire to win has never been higher. 641 00:33:59,203 --> 00:34:06,043 The Unified Cruiserweight and North American champion, HIM. 642 00:34:07,044 --> 00:34:09,981 [McDonagh] It's your time to meet the Irish ace. 643 00:34:10,047 --> 00:34:16,554 [Carmelo] When Carmelo Hayes shoots, I don't miss. 644 00:34:16,621 --> 00:34:20,024 [Vic] Melo, McDonagh, next on NXT. 645 00:34:20,091 --> 00:34:25,363 [upbeat music playing] 646 00:34:25,430 --> 00:34:29,634 [Vic] Booker, who's pulling up right now? 647 00:34:29,700 --> 00:34:32,437 Who just arrived to the building? 648 00:34:36,874 --> 00:34:38,209 [Vic] Back live on NXT, 649 00:34:38,276 --> 00:34:41,746 and this is a main event anywhere in the world. 650 00:34:43,014 --> 00:34:43,848 [bell ringing] 651 00:34:43,915 --> 00:34:46,384 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 652 00:34:46,451 --> 00:34:51,856 Introducing first, accompanied by Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes. 653 00:34:51,923 --> 00:34:55,726 [Vic] Book, I got to know, how torn are you sitting out here at the desk? 654 00:34:55,793 --> 00:35:01,732 [Booker] Hey, Vic. Two men who have residence inside my fave five. 655 00:35:01,799 --> 00:35:03,201 It's going to be good. 656 00:35:03,267 --> 00:35:06,204 ["Irish Ace" playing] 657 00:35:06,270 --> 00:35:07,672 [Vic] You danced around the question by the way. 658 00:35:07,738 --> 00:35:10,675 [Booker] Oh, man. It's a competition. 659 00:35:14,278 --> 00:35:19,016 [Alicia] And his opponent, JD McDonagh. 660 00:35:19,083 --> 00:35:22,553 [Vic] We may not have this match if it wasn't for the back and forth 661 00:35:22,620 --> 00:35:25,690 that both superstars had to kick us off here tonight. 662 00:35:25,756 --> 00:35:30,695 And JD McDonagh, Book, certainly knows how to push the right button of what he wants. 663 00:35:30,761 --> 00:35:33,898 [Booker] I love this kid, McDonagh. That number one stunner. 664 00:35:33,965 --> 00:35:39,837 As well as Carmelo Hayes. That man standing on top of the world. 665 00:35:39,904 --> 00:35:43,975 Two prime time players, Vic. This is going to be good. 666 00:35:44,642 --> 00:35:46,043 [Vic] This is also a matchup 667 00:35:46,110 --> 00:35:49,113 that both these superstars have the same mind frame. 668 00:35:49,180 --> 00:35:52,683 They are quick to remind everyone, more so maybe McDonagh, 669 00:35:52,750 --> 00:35:55,419 that he is also eyeing up the NXT Championship. 670 00:35:55,486 --> 00:35:59,023 Something that is obviously the goal of that man, Carmelo Hayes. 671 00:35:59,090 --> 00:36:02,960 Shouldn't JD though have to maybe wait for his turn? 672 00:36:03,027 --> 00:36:05,429 And he's had an opportunity and Hayes hasn't. 673 00:36:05,496 --> 00:36:07,431 [Booker] Wait his turn? Vic, look here. 674 00:36:07,498 --> 00:36:10,568 One match could catapult you straight to the top, 675 00:36:10,635 --> 00:36:13,437 i.e. KofiMania, you remember that? 676 00:36:13,504 --> 00:36:15,573 -That's what this is all about. -[Vic] Hold on a second. 677 00:36:15,640 --> 00:36:17,241 -So you're… -[Booker] It's about competition. 678 00:36:17,308 --> 00:36:21,579 [Vic] You're talking about Kofi Kingston. You're finally giving him his flowers. 679 00:36:21,646 --> 00:36:23,447 [Booker] I give love where love is due. 680 00:36:23,514 --> 00:36:29,387 KofiMania was a moment in time, and Kofi captured that moment. 681 00:36:29,453 --> 00:36:33,858 Let's see if these two young men could go out here and capture this moment 682 00:36:33,925 --> 00:36:35,660 because what a moment it is. 683 00:36:35,726 --> 00:36:37,862 What a matchup this is. As well as McDonagh said. 684 00:36:37,929 --> 00:36:42,900 He's going to have a private room for Carmelo Hayes in the ER here tonight. 685 00:36:42,967 --> 00:36:46,537 As a matter of fact, told Trick Williams to call ahead to get that room ready. 686 00:36:46,604 --> 00:36:49,807 [Booker] Look at that, Vic. A plethora of talent in the middle of this ring, 687 00:36:49,874 --> 00:36:51,742 but there could only be one. 688 00:36:51,809 --> 00:36:54,478 Two young hungry young men. 689 00:36:54,545 --> 00:36:55,479 [thuds] 690 00:36:56,080 --> 00:36:56,948 [yelps] 691 00:36:57,548 --> 00:36:59,417 [Vic] Look at this, counter for counter. Oh. 692 00:36:59,483 --> 00:37:02,687 Countering the northern light suplex was Hayes. 693 00:37:03,521 --> 00:37:05,056 [Booker] Every blow there is a counter, Vic. 694 00:37:05,122 --> 00:37:08,526 Every blow there is a counter. 695 00:37:10,127 --> 00:37:11,596 A free throw. 696 00:37:13,297 --> 00:37:15,700 [crowd gasps] 697 00:37:15,766 --> 00:37:19,770 -[Vic] [inaudible] seen them all. -[Booker] Gamesmanship. Gamesmanship. 698 00:37:19,837 --> 00:37:22,273 I loved it. I love the gamesmanship. 699 00:37:23,074 --> 00:37:25,076 [Vic] You gotta lay off the energy drink for the show, 700 00:37:25,142 --> 00:37:27,745 it's kicking at 8:52, and this matchup certainly is helping it 701 00:37:27,812 --> 00:37:30,214 because now the speed, the pace is going to quicken 702 00:37:30,281 --> 00:37:31,616 between Hayes and McDonagh. 703 00:37:31,682 --> 00:37:34,685 -[Booker] Oh. Look at the balance. -[Vic] Whoa. 704 00:37:34,752 --> 00:37:37,555 The agility of this young man, Carmelo Hayes. 705 00:37:37,622 --> 00:37:39,156 [Vic] I think McDonagh is done playing around, 706 00:37:39,223 --> 00:37:40,891 trying to go hold for hold. 707 00:37:40,958 --> 00:37:45,396 And now trying to slow the, ooh, pace down in this matchup. 708 00:37:46,297 --> 00:37:49,367 It was McDonagh who called out Melo for being a little bit flashy. 709 00:37:49,433 --> 00:37:51,969 Said that he was part of an entitled generation. 710 00:37:52,503 --> 00:37:56,007 Just found himself on the wrong end of some offense from the one of one. 711 00:37:56,073 --> 00:37:59,577 [Booker] You know me. I like everything about JD McDonagh. 712 00:37:59,644 --> 00:38:06,317 But right now, he's in that zone, and right now Carmelo Hayes is rolling. 713 00:38:06,384 --> 00:38:08,719 [Vic] And look, Hayes says, "When he shoots, he don't miss." 714 00:38:08,786 --> 00:38:10,254 It's not a catchphrase. It's facts. 715 00:38:10,321 --> 00:38:12,056 Into the cover, hook of the leg, 716 00:38:12,123 --> 00:38:13,791 and McDonagh able to get that left shoulder up 717 00:38:13,858 --> 00:38:16,060 just in a split second. 718 00:38:16,527 --> 00:38:18,062 Trick Williams of course on the outside. 719 00:38:18,129 --> 00:38:21,198 The hype man for Carmelo Hayes, but could get it done in his own right. 720 00:38:22,333 --> 00:38:28,806 For Hayes proved a lot of doubters wrong this past Saturday in Charlotte. 721 00:38:28,873 --> 00:38:32,243 [Booker] His confidence got to be through the roof, 722 00:38:32,310 --> 00:38:34,045 and I always say when you go out there 723 00:38:34,111 --> 00:38:36,380 and pull something off like that against Apollo Crews, 724 00:38:36,447 --> 00:38:39,784 you get that cloak of invincibility. 725 00:38:39,850 --> 00:38:41,118 That's what where is right now, Vic. 726 00:38:41,185 --> 00:38:43,587 [Vic] It's interesting you bring that up, because how rare is it 727 00:38:43,654 --> 00:38:45,823 to see two out of three falls just end two straight. 728 00:38:45,890 --> 00:38:47,692 -It shocked a lot of us. -[Booker] No, no. 729 00:38:47,758 --> 00:38:51,929 What that tells me is Carmelo Hayes has been in that think tank. 730 00:38:51,996 --> 00:38:54,932 He's had that black mask on. 731 00:38:54,999 --> 00:38:57,635 He's been in self-interrogation mode 732 00:38:57,702 --> 00:39:02,540 asking those pivotal questions, "Am I the best? Oh, yes, I am." 733 00:39:02,606 --> 00:39:05,142 [Vic] Now look at McDonagh right on top of Hayes. 734 00:39:05,209 --> 00:39:07,378 Raining down rights, raining down lefts. 735 00:39:07,445 --> 00:39:10,781 [inaudible]. 736 00:39:10,848 --> 00:39:13,484 Ooh. McDonagh just stomping away on Hayes. 737 00:39:13,551 --> 00:39:18,089 And kook, McDonagh, he watched Saturday, he watched NXT Vengeance Dayin Charlotte. 738 00:39:18,155 --> 00:39:21,992 He knows that even though Hayes won two straight, 739 00:39:22,059 --> 00:39:25,296 -there's no way Hayes is 100%. -[Booker] Let me tell you something. 740 00:39:25,363 --> 00:39:30,968 JD McDonagh is not the one to take a backseat to any man 741 00:39:31,035 --> 00:39:33,838 because he knows just how good he is. 742 00:39:33,904 --> 00:39:35,906 And tonight he gets the chance to prove it 743 00:39:35,973 --> 00:39:38,809 against one of the best, and that's Carmelo. 744 00:39:38,876 --> 00:39:43,381 [Vic] Oh, and you go to remember from that two out of three falls matchup. 745 00:39:43,447 --> 00:39:46,450 Apollo Crews focused on the ribs and the midsection of Hayes. 746 00:39:46,517 --> 00:39:48,786 McDonagh into the cover, and a kick out. 747 00:39:49,386 --> 00:39:50,788 -[groans] -[McDonagh] He got his ribs hurt. 748 00:39:50,855 --> 00:39:53,124 He can't fight well. 749 00:39:54,859 --> 00:39:55,926 [screams] 750 00:39:55,993 --> 00:39:58,996 [Vic] Back live on NXT. What a matchup this has been. 751 00:39:59,063 --> 00:40:01,298 As we saw, a lot of action throughout the commercial break 752 00:40:01,365 --> 00:40:03,501 between Hayes and McDonagh. 753 00:40:03,567 --> 00:40:05,903 -Is tonight a ploy by McDonagh? -[crowd chanting] 754 00:40:05,970 --> 00:40:09,840 [Vic] Is he that desperate to get a crack at Bron Breakker? 755 00:40:09,907 --> 00:40:10,908 Honestly, truthfully. 756 00:40:10,975 --> 00:40:14,211 [Booker] Vic, Vic, it's not called being desperate, 757 00:40:14,278 --> 00:40:17,181 it's called making himself available. 758 00:40:17,248 --> 00:40:20,451 Making himself a guy that's on the sidelines saying, 759 00:40:20,518 --> 00:40:24,188 "Put me in the game. I want to be the one taking the shot." 760 00:40:24,255 --> 00:40:25,756 That's JD McDonagh, 761 00:40:25,823 --> 00:40:28,559 and if he's lining you up, if he get you in those crosshairs, 762 00:40:28,626 --> 00:40:30,628 Vic, we know what this man is capable of. 763 00:40:30,694 --> 00:40:33,364 [Vic] There's another shot to the ribs in the midsection of Hayes 764 00:40:33,431 --> 00:40:34,498 who turns things around. 765 00:40:34,565 --> 00:40:39,303 But in this moment, at this juncture, what must Bron Breakker be thinking 766 00:40:39,370 --> 00:40:41,639 watching these two superstars go at it 767 00:40:41,705 --> 00:40:46,243 because he knows they want the same thing, him one on one for the NXT Championship. 768 00:40:46,310 --> 00:40:48,446 [Booker] Bron Breakker's a smart man. 769 00:40:48,512 --> 00:40:50,981 He's watching, he's steady, waiting, 770 00:40:51,048 --> 00:40:55,186 and anticipating the outcome of this matchup right here. 771 00:40:55,252 --> 00:40:56,854 [Vic] Hayes doing a lot of damage to himself 772 00:40:56,921 --> 00:41:00,257 even though he's able to inflict a little bit of damage to McDonagh. 773 00:41:00,324 --> 00:41:02,159 -[Booker] I love both of them. -[Vic] You talk about studying, 774 00:41:02,226 --> 00:41:06,697 Hayes certainly a student of the game in Orlando MVP with Monday Night RAW. 775 00:41:06,764 --> 00:41:09,233 Inside cradle, inside cradle and just not enough. 776 00:41:09,300 --> 00:41:11,101 -McDonagh shifts his weight. -[Booker] Almost got him. 777 00:41:11,168 --> 00:41:14,205 [Vic] Hayes' shoulders down, Hayes back on top. 778 00:41:14,939 --> 00:41:16,273 And McDonagh's shoulder. 779 00:41:16,340 --> 00:41:19,510 Oh, McDonagh was able to get his shoulder up, Hayes was down 780 00:41:19,577 --> 00:41:22,246 -and now big Spanish fly by McDonagh. -[Booker] Beautiful. 781 00:41:22,313 --> 00:41:26,150 [Vic] McDonagh crawled into the cover, arm across. Is it enough? 782 00:41:26,217 --> 00:41:28,219 -Another kick out by Hayes. -[Booker] That's what I'm talking about. 783 00:41:28,285 --> 00:41:31,689 [Booker] That's JD McDonagh, that's that number one stunner. 784 00:41:31,755 --> 00:41:32,756 [Vic] Bam. 785 00:41:34,091 --> 00:41:35,693 What a close call. 786 00:41:35,759 --> 00:41:37,761 [crowd chanting "NXT"] 787 00:41:37,828 --> 00:41:38,796 [inaudible]. 788 00:41:38,863 --> 00:41:40,197 [Vic] These two right now, 789 00:41:40,264 --> 00:41:43,467 the epitome of NXT and you see Hayes still talking trash. 790 00:41:43,534 --> 00:41:46,036 He definitely might have been looking for that Devil Inside side suplex, 791 00:41:46,103 --> 00:41:47,538 but it was able to be countered. 792 00:41:47,605 --> 00:41:51,208 And now another nice takedown and double stomp back to the ribs. 793 00:41:51,275 --> 00:41:53,844 [Booker] Both of these men, JD McDonagh, Carmelo Hayes, 794 00:41:53,911 --> 00:41:57,081 both of these men are chasing immortality 795 00:41:57,147 --> 00:42:01,185 because that's how good both of these young men really are. This right here. 796 00:42:01,252 --> 00:42:04,989 This is a hell of a contest, a main event anywhere in the world, Vic. 797 00:42:05,055 --> 00:42:09,560 [Vic] McDonagh taking a bit too much time as Hayes able to get back into it. 798 00:42:09,627 --> 00:42:12,162 We mentioned Hayes was, we said, a student of the game, 799 00:42:12,229 --> 00:42:14,098 doesn't take anything away from what he's learned 800 00:42:14,164 --> 00:42:16,333 from those that have mentored him over the years. 801 00:42:16,400 --> 00:42:20,571 -He's now looking for that fadeaway. -[Booker] Oh, yes. 802 00:42:20,638 --> 00:42:24,375 [Booker] [inaudible]… Oh, not enough to get a cover there. 803 00:42:24,441 --> 00:42:29,179 [Vic] He got a lot of it, but so much has been taken out of Hayes 804 00:42:29,246 --> 00:42:33,317 from Saturday night in Charlotte and here tonight against McDonagh. 805 00:42:33,384 --> 00:42:35,719 [indistinct chatter]. 806 00:42:36,220 --> 00:42:37,821 [Vic] This is just the tip of the iceberg 807 00:42:37,888 --> 00:42:39,957 and still to come tonight, Ding Dong, Hello! 808 00:42:40,024 --> 00:42:41,592 with Monday Night RAW's Bayley. 809 00:42:41,659 --> 00:42:43,994 First time in three years Bayley back in NXT. 810 00:42:44,061 --> 00:42:48,399 Her guests tonight, Toxic Attraction, but we're focused on this matchup 811 00:42:48,465 --> 00:42:50,501 as both men now slugging it out. 812 00:42:50,567 --> 00:42:51,468 [Booker] Yeah, McDonagh, 813 00:42:51,535 --> 00:42:56,507 he's still going to the base, he's staying on those ribs of Carmelo Hayes. 814 00:42:56,574 --> 00:43:00,044 -Oh, didn't get all of it. -[Vic] Got enough of it. McDonagh rocked. 815 00:43:00,110 --> 00:43:03,314 McDonagh now getting hoisted and dropped with a nice cutter. 816 00:43:03,380 --> 00:43:06,250 This could be it for Hayes, into the cover, the count, 817 00:43:06,317 --> 00:43:11,055 -and another kick out in this matchup. -[Booker] This kid, Carmelo Hayes. 818 00:43:11,121 --> 00:43:13,390 One day, this kid's going to be a Hall of Famer. 819 00:43:13,457 --> 00:43:17,061 He's going to be looking back on his career and saying, "That was me. 820 00:43:17,127 --> 00:43:19,797 That was me doing all of this." I love it. 821 00:43:19,863 --> 00:43:21,598 [Vic] You have given Carmelo Hayes advice, 822 00:43:21,665 --> 00:43:24,468 others like MVP has given Carmelo Hayes advice 823 00:43:24,535 --> 00:43:26,604 and look, Hayes' not shy to talk shop. 824 00:43:26,670 --> 00:43:29,940 Doesn't hurt to talk a little business with someone like MVP or even yourself. 825 00:43:30,007 --> 00:43:33,210 [Booker] Let me tell you something, if you got somebody like MVP in here, 826 00:43:33,277 --> 00:43:36,447 that's like William Morris endeavor's, man. 827 00:43:36,513 --> 00:43:39,383 -Big contract signing bonuses. -[Vic] Big cover. Big cover. 828 00:43:39,450 --> 00:43:41,118 -[Booker] Oh, so close. -[Vic] Left shoulder up. 829 00:43:41,185 --> 00:43:43,454 -A nice transition into the crossface. -[screams] 830 00:43:43,520 --> 00:43:47,725 And this is how Carmelo was able to get one fall this past Saturday on Crews. 831 00:43:47,791 --> 00:43:51,595 Look at McDonagh wisely like a snake slithering his way to the bottom rope. 832 00:43:51,662 --> 00:43:55,199 [Booker] McDonagh could feel it all setting in. He had to move. 833 00:43:55,265 --> 00:43:59,269 He had to move very, very quickly to that bottom rope. 834 00:44:02,539 --> 00:44:07,211 [Vic] Here's the ultimate human game of chess between these two. 835 00:44:07,277 --> 00:44:10,814 As Hayes somehow, someway, the first superstar back to his feet. 836 00:44:10,881 --> 00:44:14,952 Oh, right back to the stomach. Right back to the ribs goes McDonagh. 837 00:44:15,019 --> 00:44:20,157 JD though took a little bit too much time, cover, count, and look at the bridge. 838 00:44:20,224 --> 00:44:22,893 [Booker] Look at the strength by these two young men right here. 839 00:44:22,960 --> 00:44:26,930 As well as these boys still got a lot left in the tank. I love it. 840 00:44:26,997 --> 00:44:28,332 [Vic] McDonagh was looking for the powerbomb. 841 00:44:28,399 --> 00:44:31,268 If at first you don't succeed, try again. 842 00:44:31,335 --> 00:44:33,537 That's got to be it. Cover. 843 00:44:33,604 --> 00:44:36,340 -Hayes got that left shoulder up. -[Booker] Let me tell you right there. 844 00:44:36,407 --> 00:44:37,741 Let me tell you something, Vic. 845 00:44:37,808 --> 00:44:42,279 All of Carmelo's dreams could've went up in smoke right there. 846 00:44:42,346 --> 00:44:45,215 I'm talking about a smidgen of a second. 847 00:44:45,916 --> 00:44:47,518 Oh, wow, so close. 848 00:44:47,584 --> 00:44:52,322 [Vic] He was just, that being Hayes, able to kick out. 849 00:44:52,389 --> 00:44:55,559 [crowd chanting "Melo"] 850 00:44:55,626 --> 00:44:58,429 [Vic] I was not to steal a phrase from Jason Kirk [inaudible]. 851 00:44:58,495 --> 00:45:01,031 Ooh wee moment here in NXT. 852 00:45:01,098 --> 00:45:03,167 [Booker] Let me tell you something, right now Carmelo Hayes 853 00:45:03,233 --> 00:45:04,568 is questioning himself, 854 00:45:04,635 --> 00:45:07,137 wondering, should I have taken this matchup right here? 855 00:45:07,204 --> 00:45:10,074 -That's what I'm wondering, Vic. -[Vic] Oh, wait. Look at… 856 00:45:10,140 --> 00:45:13,544 -[Booker] Oh, wow. -[Vic] Carmelo dropping down McDonagh. 857 00:45:15,679 --> 00:45:20,417 -Into the cover and it's still not enough. -[Booker] Not enough. 858 00:45:22,186 --> 00:45:23,987 [Vic] That was almost instinctively for McDonagh, 859 00:45:24,054 --> 00:45:27,391 just to shake his shoulder off the mat. 860 00:45:27,458 --> 00:45:31,195 But now Hayes, the damage done to the ribs in this matchup. 861 00:45:31,261 --> 00:45:35,132 And look at McDonagh, Book, just able to hang on to the ankle. 862 00:45:35,199 --> 00:45:40,537 [Booker] No, no, there's nobody in NXT tougher than this man, JD McDonagh, 863 00:45:40,604 --> 00:45:42,940 and one thing about him, he will do anything. 864 00:45:43,006 --> 00:45:44,508 And when I say anything… 865 00:45:44,575 --> 00:45:47,044 ["Death Waltz" playing] 866 00:45:47,111 --> 00:45:48,445 -[Vic] Booker. -[Booker] What the… 867 00:45:49,379 --> 00:45:53,117 -Oh. -[Vic] The Czar, bam, is back. 868 00:45:54,318 --> 00:45:58,489 Oh, McDonagh sees what's happening, don't get countered, shoulders down. 869 00:45:58,555 --> 00:46:01,225 -[Vic] He's got him. He's got him. -[Booker] Wow! 870 00:46:01,692 --> 00:46:05,429 [Alicia] Here's your winner, Carmelo Hayes. 871 00:46:05,496 --> 00:46:07,898 ♪ …till next year, I'm at the top ♪ 872 00:46:07,965 --> 00:46:10,734 [Vic] NXT universe on their feet. 873 00:46:10,801 --> 00:46:13,237 ♪ Tell 'em to step here ♪ 874 00:46:13,303 --> 00:46:14,138 [Vic gasps] 875 00:46:15,072 --> 00:46:17,341 -[Vic] Dragunov right to McDonagh. -[shouts] 876 00:46:17,407 --> 00:46:21,278 It was McDonagh who put Ilja Dragunov on the shelf. 877 00:46:21,879 --> 00:46:24,548 NXT! 878 00:46:25,149 --> 00:46:27,084 -[crowd groans] -[Vic] Oh. 879 00:46:28,685 --> 00:46:31,355 And McDonagh getting out of here. 880 00:46:31,421 --> 00:46:34,558 Look at Dragunov, through the NXT universe. 881 00:46:34,625 --> 00:46:36,093 [Booker] What the hell? 882 00:46:36,160 --> 00:46:39,763 ♪ I'm the greatest, ain't no hatin' I'm the best here ♪ 883 00:46:39,830 --> 00:46:44,635 [Vic] Hayes again called his shot, and yet again, he didn't miss. 884 00:46:44,701 --> 00:46:48,038 -Dragunov's back. -[Booker] And you're going to love it. 885 00:46:49,006 --> 00:46:53,610 Hey, Tiffany, before Mr. Chase and Duke take on Pretty Deadly… 886 00:46:55,913 --> 00:46:59,917 -I saw your TikTok about Chase U. -Oh, great, another one of my followers. 887 00:46:59,983 --> 00:47:02,853 -Appreciate it. -I have a question. 888 00:47:03,687 --> 00:47:06,490 Why don't you like Chase U? 889 00:47:06,557 --> 00:47:10,227 It's a pretty fun university, I mean, the people are really nice. 890 00:47:10,294 --> 00:47:11,562 I mean, I love red and black. 891 00:47:11,628 --> 00:47:13,630 I mean, the classes are hard, they're not too hard though. 892 00:47:13,697 --> 00:47:14,865 [gasps] Oh, no! 893 00:47:15,666 --> 00:47:18,335 I forgot my John Cena Road to WrestleMania essay. 894 00:47:18,402 --> 00:47:20,237 -Okay, so go. [gasps] -[panting] Wait. 895 00:47:20,304 --> 00:47:22,239 It's due tomorrow, I still have time to turn it in, I can turn it in. 896 00:47:22,306 --> 00:47:24,641 Okay, so then what are you still doing here breathing my air? 897 00:47:24,708 --> 00:47:26,109 -I wanted to talk-- -You know what? 898 00:47:26,176 --> 00:47:27,644 It's my turn to talk right now. 899 00:47:27,711 --> 00:47:31,181 Chase U is tacky, it's cringy, and it's annoying. 900 00:47:31,648 --> 00:47:36,787 Nobody likes Chase U and nobody wants to go there, like ever. 901 00:47:37,354 --> 00:47:40,557 Professor Shelby told me to breathe three times when I get angry. 902 00:47:40,624 --> 00:47:44,161 [exhales heavily] One, two… 903 00:47:44,228 --> 00:47:48,565 -What are you-- -Stop! Listen, blondie! 904 00:47:48,632 --> 00:47:52,436 All you care about is yourself, your things, your fancy hair, 905 00:47:52,502 --> 00:47:57,774 your fancy nails, your makeup, your cars, your everything about you. 906 00:47:57,841 --> 00:48:03,013 And all I care about is Chase U. We open our arms to anyone and everyone. 907 00:48:03,080 --> 00:48:07,284 We don't care about your background, your size, your shape, or anything. 908 00:48:07,985 --> 00:48:11,455 And if you're not down with that, I got two words for you. 909 00:48:11,521 --> 00:48:13,790 Let me guess, Chase U? 910 00:48:14,925 --> 00:48:18,195 No, suck it. 911 00:48:18,262 --> 00:48:19,863 You're so rude. 912 00:48:20,897 --> 00:48:21,899 [muffled gasps] 913 00:48:24,735 --> 00:48:25,936 Suck it? Who even says that anymore? 914 00:48:26,003 --> 00:48:28,839 [Vic] Wait. Uh… Never mind. 915 00:48:28,906 --> 00:48:34,311 Earlier today, Gigi Dolin arrived here for tonight NXT. 916 00:48:34,378 --> 00:48:36,713 But also, Jacy Jayne did as well. 917 00:48:36,780 --> 00:48:38,715 It's interesting they arrived separately though 918 00:48:38,782 --> 00:48:41,385 because they will both join Monday Night RAW's Bayley 919 00:48:41,451 --> 00:48:44,788 on a special edition of Ding Dong, Hello! tonight. 920 00:48:47,224 --> 00:48:50,727 [indistinct cheering] 921 00:48:50,794 --> 00:48:54,331 [Brooks] Can't wait to meet Chase Elliot, baby. Whoo. 922 00:48:54,398 --> 00:48:56,600 -Hello. Welcome aboard. What's up, girl? -Fallon. Hey. 923 00:48:56,667 --> 00:48:58,802 -What a great night, right? -Yeah, this is awesome. 924 00:48:58,869 --> 00:49:02,606 -You guys didn't have to do this. -We didn't have to, but we wanted to. 925 00:49:02,673 --> 00:49:04,808 Listen, Brooks, there's something I need to talk to you about. 926 00:49:04,875 --> 00:49:06,476 Oh, great, I got to tell you something as well. 927 00:49:06,543 --> 00:49:07,878 -Go ahead. -No, you go first. 928 00:49:07,944 --> 00:49:09,613 -You can go. -No, you go first. 929 00:49:09,680 --> 00:49:11,081 -You can go first. -Ladies first. 930 00:49:11,148 --> 00:49:13,350 -Dude, just go. -Okay, I'll go. 931 00:49:13,417 --> 00:49:16,920 Next week, Kiana and I, Valentine's date. Whoo! 932 00:49:16,987 --> 00:49:20,324 -No way, get out of town. -I've never had one, I'm so proud! 933 00:49:20,390 --> 00:49:22,526 Yeah. Hell yeah. Man, that's awesome. 934 00:49:22,592 --> 00:49:25,729 You became a champion and I found the love of my life. 935 00:49:25,796 --> 00:49:26,930 -Thank you. -[chuckles awkwardly] 936 00:49:26,997 --> 00:49:27,998 -Hey, what's up? -Hey. 937 00:49:28,065 --> 00:49:29,199 Speak of the devil. 938 00:49:29,266 --> 00:49:31,535 Oh, my bad, Fallon. What did you have to say? 939 00:49:31,601 --> 00:49:33,537 -I just… Um… -You look good. 940 00:49:33,603 --> 00:49:35,605 -Thanks. -[smacks lips] 941 00:49:36,773 --> 00:49:40,277 All of this, thank you, guys. Thank you. It's awesome. 942 00:49:40,344 --> 00:49:44,548 Hell, yes, let's raise a glass to that. Hey, raise a glass to the ladies, y'all! 943 00:49:44,614 --> 00:49:48,785 [crowd cheering] 944 00:49:48,852 --> 00:49:50,854 -Hell, yeah. We did it. -[woman] Yeah! 945 00:49:50,921 --> 00:49:53,457 [indistinct chatter] 946 00:49:53,924 --> 00:49:54,758 ♪ I'm done… ♪ 947 00:49:54,825 --> 00:49:59,329 [Vic] This past weekend Vengeance Day set a new standard for this brand. 948 00:49:59,396 --> 00:50:02,933 We owe a huge thank you to the WWE universe and the NXT universe 949 00:50:03,000 --> 00:50:03,867 because Saturday's event 950 00:50:03,934 --> 00:50:09,406 became one of the most-watched NXT premium live events ever on Peacock. 951 00:50:09,473 --> 00:50:12,009 And of course, you know who had eyes on it, 952 00:50:12,075 --> 00:50:16,146 that would be all of you in the NXT universe all around the globe. 953 00:50:16,213 --> 00:50:18,048 It was such an amazing night. 954 00:50:18,115 --> 00:50:22,119 The atmosphere was absolutely electric throughout Charlotte, 955 00:50:22,185 --> 00:50:23,587 throughout the entire evening. 956 00:50:23,653 --> 00:50:28,058 Booker, you and I were in for a treat, we had the best seat in the house 957 00:50:28,125 --> 00:50:31,261 all night long inside the Spectrum Center. 958 00:50:31,328 --> 00:50:35,198 And to that point, we're right back here tonight. 959 00:50:35,265 --> 00:50:37,434 -Charlotte to Orlando, baby. -[bell ringing] 960 00:50:37,501 --> 00:50:39,836 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 961 00:50:39,903 --> 00:50:46,109 Introducing first, accompanied by Wendy Choo, Valentina Feroz. 962 00:50:47,144 --> 00:50:49,413 [Vic] We're right back here and right back to superstars 963 00:50:49,479 --> 00:50:52,482 who want to have their own premium live event. 964 00:50:52,549 --> 00:50:54,418 [Booker] Just make sure that I don't get hit 965 00:50:54,484 --> 00:50:56,486 -with that damn pillow, all right? -[Vic] Hey. Hey. 966 00:50:56,553 --> 00:50:59,356 Did you go see your trainer since then? 967 00:50:59,423 --> 00:51:01,425 -[Booker] Oh, yeah. -[Vic] Did that pillow mess you up? 968 00:51:01,491 --> 00:51:03,360 [Booker] Chiropractor. Everybody. 969 00:51:03,427 --> 00:51:04,428 [Vic chuckles] 970 00:51:04,494 --> 00:51:08,665 ["Triumph" playing] 971 00:51:09,466 --> 00:51:13,937 [Alicia] And her opponent, Lyra Valkyria. 972 00:51:14,004 --> 00:51:16,339 [Vic] Let's get refocused on the action here, Book, 973 00:51:16,406 --> 00:51:19,676 because Valkyria called out the women's locker room 974 00:51:19,743 --> 00:51:21,545 at Vengeance Day. 975 00:51:21,611 --> 00:51:24,948 [Booker] Vic, you have to think that you are better than every woman 976 00:51:25,015 --> 00:51:27,084 in that locker room, 977 00:51:27,150 --> 00:51:29,019 you've to wanna test yourself, 978 00:51:29,086 --> 00:51:32,889 eh, win or lose, that's what this business was built on. 979 00:51:32,956 --> 00:51:36,159 [Vic] Look, her opponent tonight wants to do just that, 980 00:51:36,226 --> 00:51:41,098 wants to test herself against the best, wants to show that she has learned so much 981 00:51:41,164 --> 00:51:43,700 in a very short time here in NXT. 982 00:51:43,767 --> 00:51:45,435 Of course, we're talking about Valentina Feroz. 983 00:51:45,502 --> 00:51:49,005 -It's good to see her with Wendy Choo… -[referee] Ring the bell. 984 00:51:49,072 --> 00:51:52,275 [Booker] I mean, if you like that, Vic, yeah, go right ahead. 985 00:51:52,342 --> 00:51:55,612 You know what I mean, but I'm not trying to be Mr. Rogers, man. 986 00:51:55,679 --> 00:51:58,181 I'm trying to create a monster. You know what I mean? 987 00:51:58,248 --> 00:52:03,186 I'm like the mad scientist, you know, that's me, that's just me. 988 00:52:03,253 --> 00:52:04,855 [Vic] Take a look at some of this offense now 989 00:52:04,921 --> 00:52:07,991 because it appears that Feroz has been working on her game. 990 00:52:08,058 --> 00:52:11,561 Maybe with Wendy Choo, is trying to take advantage of… Whoa. 991 00:52:11,628 --> 00:52:15,232 What a hip toss by Valkyria. A cover and a kick out. 992 00:52:15,298 --> 00:52:19,236 Look, in such a short time, has Valkyria passed all your tests, 993 00:52:19,302 --> 00:52:21,071 has she checked those boxes, Book? 994 00:52:21,138 --> 00:52:25,408 [Booker] I mean, I think the test still is in process. 995 00:52:25,475 --> 00:52:27,944 [Vic] Shoulders are down, shoulders are down, and a near-fall. 996 00:52:28,011 --> 00:52:29,279 [Booker] In progress right now, 997 00:52:29,346 --> 00:52:34,217 but you talk about Valentina Feroz and Wendy Choo. 998 00:52:34,284 --> 00:52:36,953 Wendy Choo got a big win over Cora Jade, 999 00:52:37,020 --> 00:52:39,356 which definitely puts her right in the game. 1000 00:52:39,422 --> 00:52:40,857 Oh, yes. 1001 00:52:40,924 --> 00:52:41,992 [grunts] 1002 00:52:42,058 --> 00:52:45,262 [Vic] Look at the combination offense. Oh. 1003 00:52:45,328 --> 00:52:47,664 [Booker] Educated feet, Vic, right here. 1004 00:52:47,731 --> 00:52:51,601 [Vic] You can say that one more time. And right now pace starting to quicken. 1005 00:52:51,668 --> 00:52:54,404 Valkyria doesn't care about it. Just catches Feroz. 1006 00:52:54,471 --> 00:52:58,208 -Feroz though looking for a submission. -[Booker] Yes, indeed. You can say… 1007 00:52:58,275 --> 00:52:59,476 [Vic] This would be an upset, Book. 1008 00:52:59,543 --> 00:53:03,613 [Booker] You can tell right here, Vic, training has come into play right here. 1009 00:53:03,680 --> 00:53:05,749 [Vic] Northern Lights suplex, bridge, pin. 1010 00:53:05,815 --> 00:53:09,286 Not able to keep those shoulders down for a count of three, 1011 00:53:09,352 --> 00:53:11,621 but when you look at the women's division, take a look at the field, 1012 00:53:11,688 --> 00:53:14,224 the Stevie Turners, the Starks and Dawns, 1013 00:53:14,291 --> 00:53:16,993 who we saw earlier tonight that were victorious, 1014 00:53:17,060 --> 00:53:22,132 is Valkyria, in your opinion, the next one to face Roxanne Perez? 1015 00:53:22,199 --> 00:53:25,135 -[Booker] Hold the phone. -[Vic] That's Elektra Lopez. 1016 00:53:25,202 --> 00:53:28,205 And obviously, she's had a lot of dealings with Feroz. 1017 00:53:28,271 --> 00:53:33,376 Now Wendy Choo may be trying to let Feroz know that Elektra Lopez is here. 1018 00:53:33,443 --> 00:53:37,113 Valkyria doesn't care about anything going on in anyone else's business, 1019 00:53:37,180 --> 00:53:38,615 she's focused on a win here tonight. 1020 00:53:38,682 --> 00:53:40,684 Feroz able to get up, get under, back to her feet. 1021 00:53:40,750 --> 00:53:44,254 Nice counter. Valkyria still on her feet, charging in is Feroz. 1022 00:53:44,321 --> 00:53:45,989 Feroz gets caught. 1023 00:53:46,056 --> 00:53:49,626 [Booker] Man, you're talking about how much traffic it is here 1024 00:53:49,693 --> 00:53:53,363 at this women's division, everybody gunning for Roxanne Perez. 1025 00:53:53,430 --> 00:53:58,868 And it's not just like traffic, Vic, it's like five o'clock traffic in H-Town, 1026 00:53:58,935 --> 00:54:02,038 and everybody want a shot. 1027 00:54:02,105 --> 00:54:04,174 [Vic] We know Perez right now looking for a partner 1028 00:54:04,241 --> 00:54:06,876 after the interaction and altercation she had 1029 00:54:06,943 --> 00:54:08,878 with Chance and Carter earlier tonight as Valkyria… 1030 00:54:08,945 --> 00:54:11,147 -Oh, double noggin knocker. -[Booker] Oh. 1031 00:54:11,214 --> 00:54:13,683 A little timing issue right there. 1032 00:54:13,750 --> 00:54:17,420 Both ladies going for the same thing at the same time. 1033 00:54:17,487 --> 00:54:21,224 -What are you doing? We don't need that. [Vic] Those brass knuckles. 1034 00:54:21,291 --> 00:54:22,492 No, no. What are you doing? 1035 00:54:22,559 --> 00:54:25,729 -[Booker] She's not going to do it. -No, no, don't do it. Don't do it. 1036 00:54:25,795 --> 00:54:29,799 You don't need it. You don't need it. No. No! 1037 00:54:29,866 --> 00:54:33,737 [Vic] Oh, just got caught by Valkyria. 1038 00:54:33,803 --> 00:54:37,807 [Vic] And Feroz turns around. Another devastating strike. 1039 00:54:37,874 --> 00:54:39,676 -[Vic] Into the cover. -[Booker] That's it. 1040 00:54:39,743 --> 00:54:42,245 -[Vic] You can say that one again, Book. -[Booker] Wow. 1041 00:54:42,312 --> 00:54:43,480 ["Triumph" playing] 1042 00:54:43,546 --> 00:54:46,883 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Lyra Valkyria. 1043 00:54:46,950 --> 00:54:50,086 [Vic] I was going to talk about Feroz trying to get her mind right. 1044 00:54:50,153 --> 00:54:51,688 It's easier said than done, 1045 00:54:51,755 --> 00:54:54,991 as you can see her mind being pulled in different directions, 1046 00:54:55,058 --> 00:54:59,396 but in the end, Valkyria able to weather the storm, pick up the win. 1047 00:54:59,462 --> 00:55:01,531 -Take a look. And bam. -[Booker] Wow. 1048 00:55:01,598 --> 00:55:03,800 -Beautiful spin kick there, Vic. -[Wendy] Get up, get up! 1049 00:55:03,867 --> 00:55:07,804 [Vic] Devastating offense for Valkyria here tonight, 1050 00:55:07,871 --> 00:55:12,275 who called out the locker room and she stood up to her own test 1051 00:55:12,342 --> 00:55:16,746 here tonight being victorious against Valentina Feroz. 1052 00:55:16,813 --> 00:55:18,748 So we've talked about Saturday night so much, 1053 00:55:18,815 --> 00:55:20,216 let's go back and relive it 1054 00:55:20,283 --> 00:55:23,453 through the footsteps of the North American Champion. 1055 00:55:25,889 --> 00:55:26,956 [groans] 1056 00:55:27,691 --> 00:55:29,826 [Wes] One day. The biggest day. 1057 00:55:30,527 --> 00:55:31,728 Let's get out to Charlotte. 1058 00:55:31,795 --> 00:55:34,664 [upbeat music playing] 1059 00:55:41,471 --> 00:55:46,676 [Wes] Well, this feels surreal, but as a good friend told me, 1060 00:55:46,743 --> 00:55:48,211 take the sur off of it, 1061 00:55:48,278 --> 00:55:50,080 because I'm the gentleman and this is real. 1062 00:55:50,146 --> 00:55:52,816 So I'm just taking this in. 1063 00:55:52,882 --> 00:55:54,751 It's been a while since I've been in Charlotte. 1064 00:55:54,818 --> 00:55:58,421 It's still nerve-wracking, but this is what I live for, 1065 00:55:58,488 --> 00:55:59,789 this is what I'm meant to do. 1066 00:56:03,493 --> 00:56:05,695 -[Erica] Whoo! -[blabbering] 1067 00:56:07,664 --> 00:56:10,166 [Erica] Oh, hello. Oh, hello. 1068 00:56:10,233 --> 00:56:15,772 I'm Erica. I am married to Wes Lee, so I am the wife. 1069 00:56:16,373 --> 00:56:19,576 This championship has really just given him this boost 1070 00:56:19,642 --> 00:56:21,311 that he is the NA Champion. 1071 00:56:21,377 --> 00:56:26,049 And he will remain NA Champion probably forever in my eyes, 1072 00:56:26,116 --> 00:56:30,053 because he's deserving of that and he literally does not give up. 1073 00:56:31,054 --> 00:56:35,058 At Vengeance Day, Dijak and the world 1074 00:56:35,125 --> 00:56:38,628 will see that the North American Championship lives 1075 00:56:38,695 --> 00:56:41,164 and stays on the west side. 1076 00:56:41,231 --> 00:56:43,566 [tense music playing] 1077 00:56:44,334 --> 00:56:47,203 [Wes exhales heavily and sniffs] 1078 00:56:47,270 --> 00:56:52,609 [Erica] I just know how hard he's worked. I love you and you're going to kill it. 1079 00:56:52,675 --> 00:56:53,943 [sniffles] 1080 00:56:54,010 --> 00:56:56,846 He doesn't understand the impact that he has on people. 1081 00:56:57,347 --> 00:56:58,848 He really, really is impactful, 1082 00:56:58,915 --> 00:57:02,786 and he cares so much for people and their success, 1083 00:57:02,852 --> 00:57:06,656 and I just want to see him be successful too. 1084 00:57:07,824 --> 00:57:12,629 [Wes] All the ups and downs, the sacrifices, the risks, 1085 00:57:12,695 --> 00:57:16,032 all of them have culminated by getting me here. 1086 00:57:16,699 --> 00:57:21,371 Right now this is the biggest moment of my life 1087 00:57:21,437 --> 00:57:23,273 and I am ready for it. 1088 00:57:23,339 --> 00:57:25,675 [dramatic music playing] 1089 00:57:27,911 --> 00:57:31,314 [Wes] This obstacle will be overcame, ran through. 1090 00:57:32,048 --> 00:57:37,120 I'm walking out of here still NXT North American Champion. 1091 00:57:37,187 --> 00:57:40,023 And I refuse to settle for anything less. 1092 00:57:41,090 --> 00:57:44,427 [Vic] Wes Lee serves up his brand of justice. 1093 00:57:44,494 --> 00:57:48,231 [crowd applauding] 1094 00:57:48,298 --> 00:57:52,368 I bust my ass every day that I'm out here. 1095 00:57:52,435 --> 00:57:58,942 If you are in my way, I am going around, through or over you, 1096 00:57:59,008 --> 00:58:01,077 and I will accomplish my missions. 1097 00:58:02,378 --> 00:58:03,546 Thumbs up. 1098 00:58:05,882 --> 00:58:08,017 Wes Lee, we just saw your social media diary. 1099 00:58:08,084 --> 00:58:09,819 What's your overall take on the weekend? 1100 00:58:09,886 --> 00:58:14,157 Oh, this weekend was dope, McKenzie, but did you happen to see Dijak's finger? 1101 00:58:14,224 --> 00:58:15,558 Ooh, that thing was Michael… 1102 00:58:15,625 --> 00:58:16,459 Hey, Stacks. 1103 00:58:16,526 --> 00:58:19,362 -In that video diary, did you see me? -No, Don. 1104 00:58:19,429 --> 00:58:21,164 I didn't see you. Did you see me? 1105 00:58:21,231 --> 00:58:24,067 As a matter of fact, no, I didn't see the Underboss. 1106 00:58:24,133 --> 00:58:27,670 Wes, you reaped the benefits of our issues with Dijak, 1107 00:58:27,737 --> 00:58:31,341 and we expect to be duly compensated for our actions. 1108 00:58:31,407 --> 00:58:34,611 You guys are something else. Look, I never asked for you to be out there. 1109 00:58:34,677 --> 00:58:36,279 Nor did I need your help. 1110 00:58:36,346 --> 00:58:39,883 But for you to be duly compensated, I'm going to have an open challenge 1111 00:58:39,949 --> 00:58:42,218 for my North American Championship next week. 1112 00:58:42,285 --> 00:58:45,688 Maybe one of you two will have the cannolis to answer it. 1113 00:58:45,755 --> 00:58:47,290 ♪ Skyscraper ♪ 1114 00:58:47,357 --> 00:58:51,361 Stacks, we got business to take care of. We'll see you next week. 1115 00:58:52,629 --> 00:58:54,564 Bye. 1116 00:58:54,631 --> 00:58:58,968 [Vic] How about that? An open challenge for the North American Championship? 1117 00:58:59,035 --> 00:59:00,870 ♪ …I walk down the road Kick down the doors ♪ 1118 00:59:00,937 --> 00:59:01,771 [bell ringing] 1119 00:59:01,838 --> 00:59:04,574 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1120 00:59:04,641 --> 00:59:08,711 Introducing first, Odyssey Jones. 1121 00:59:08,778 --> 00:59:10,780 ♪ …stoppin' me, no obstacles that… ♪ 1122 00:59:10,847 --> 00:59:13,983 [Vic] This February WWE is celebrating Black History Month 1123 00:59:14,050 --> 00:59:20,123 by honoring past and current superstars who are inspiring the next generation. 1124 00:59:20,189 --> 00:59:23,026 ♪ This is a promise, stopped in your town Like your boy in a rush ♪ 1125 00:59:23,092 --> 00:59:25,228 ♪ I am the best and the biggest The rest in the finish ♪ 1126 00:59:25,295 --> 00:59:26,896 ♪ You get in my way I get hype… ♪ 1127 00:59:27,864 --> 00:59:30,500 [upbeat music playing] 1128 00:59:30,567 --> 00:59:32,936 [Kofi] I always wanted to be a WWE superstar. 1129 00:59:33,002 --> 00:59:35,038 In my heart, this is where I wanted to be 1130 00:59:35,104 --> 00:59:36,839 and what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. 1131 00:59:36,906 --> 00:59:40,944 I was legitimately on the verge of getting a shot at the WWE Championship 1132 00:59:41,010 --> 00:59:42,946 for the first time in 11 years. 1133 00:59:43,413 --> 00:59:47,550 -[Michael] KofiMania is running wild. -[Tazz] I'm down with KofiMania. 1134 00:59:47,617 --> 00:59:49,018 Let's feel this. 1135 00:59:49,085 --> 00:59:52,255 His struggle was being passed over, that's a very real thing. 1136 00:59:52,722 --> 00:59:55,892 [Kofi] Everything that I did has led up to this point. 1137 00:59:55,959 --> 00:59:57,794 [crowd chanting "Kofi"] 1138 00:59:57,860 --> 01:00:00,863 [Michael] Kofi did it. Kofi is champion. 1139 01:00:01,798 --> 01:00:05,735 This meant a lot to be able to represent Black kids, 1140 01:00:05,802 --> 01:00:08,271 let them know that it's not impossible to break through. 1141 01:00:08,338 --> 01:00:11,140 [Kofi] The impossible is possible. 1142 01:00:11,207 --> 01:00:15,144 [crowd chanting "Kofi"] 1143 01:00:19,716 --> 01:00:23,586 [Tyler] Grayson Waller, at Vengeance Day you lost. 1144 01:00:23,653 --> 01:00:27,423 You came up short, and trust me, I know how it feels, I've been there. 1145 01:00:28,157 --> 01:00:30,259 But we all deal with losing from time to time, 1146 01:00:30,326 --> 01:00:32,595 and we have to learn to take these things on the chin, 1147 01:00:32,662 --> 01:00:34,897 something that you couldn't do. 1148 01:00:35,365 --> 01:00:38,301 And instead, you chose to behave like an ungrateful child 1149 01:00:38,368 --> 01:00:43,206 and you disrespected Shawn Michaels, and that's not on. 1150 01:00:43,272 --> 01:00:45,808 Myself and many others would not be here today 1151 01:00:45,875 --> 01:00:47,977 were it not for Shawn Michaels. 1152 01:00:48,044 --> 01:00:53,182 And right now you're suspended, and next week your suspension is over. 1153 01:00:53,783 --> 01:00:58,121 So, Grayson, you want to disrespect someone, 1154 01:00:58,187 --> 01:01:01,691 how's about next week you try and disrespect me? 1155 01:01:04,761 --> 01:01:07,697 ["Strictly Business" playing] 1156 01:01:07,764 --> 01:01:11,968 [Alicia] Accompanied by "the Don of NXT" Tony D'Angelo, 1157 01:01:12,035 --> 01:01:16,572 Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. 1158 01:01:16,639 --> 01:01:19,375 [Vic] Grayson Waller has not done himself any favors. 1159 01:01:19,442 --> 01:01:21,044 -[Booker] No. No, he hasn't. -[Vic] At all. 1160 01:01:22,178 --> 01:01:25,181 [Booker] He's young. He'll learn. He'll learn from it. 1161 01:01:25,248 --> 01:01:27,116 -[bell ringing] -[Vic] Here we go. 1162 01:01:27,183 --> 01:01:29,585 Odyssey Jones, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. 1163 01:01:29,652 --> 01:01:33,389 Always a pleasure to see the always-spirited Odyssey Jones 1164 01:01:33,456 --> 01:01:35,658 -in the squared circle. -[Booker] Yeah, yeah. 1165 01:01:35,725 --> 01:01:37,360 [Vic] It didn't seem like you agree with that one, 1166 01:01:37,427 --> 01:01:39,495 so I'll move on and we'll talk about Stacks instead. 1167 01:01:39,562 --> 01:01:42,565 It's the first time, as Underboss, Stacks is in action. 1168 01:01:42,632 --> 01:01:48,371 [Booker] Stacks is looking to deliver that package here tonight in this matchup. 1169 01:01:48,438 --> 01:01:52,742 He about to roll down to that Bodega and get a little something something. 1170 01:01:52,809 --> 01:01:55,545 [Vic] Are you saying he's going to steamroll right through Odyssey Jones? 1171 01:01:55,611 --> 01:01:59,782 [Booker] I'm not saying that at all. I look at this big man Odyssey Jones. 1172 01:01:59,849 --> 01:02:04,454 And if you just look at that box, he checks off every one of them. 1173 01:02:04,520 --> 01:02:06,189 [Vic] Well, take a look at Odyssey Jones, 1174 01:02:06,255 --> 01:02:10,059 part of the NXT watch party here in Orlando for Vengeance Day, 1175 01:02:10,126 --> 01:02:11,794 which we've been talking about all night long. 1176 01:02:11,861 --> 01:02:16,299 He's very open that he wants to be a part of the very next PLE, 1177 01:02:16,365 --> 01:02:19,869 that being the premium live event, which will come your way in Los Angeles, 1178 01:02:19,936 --> 01:02:23,339 WrestleMania, Saturday, and it's very simple, 1179 01:02:23,406 --> 01:02:25,942 if you need to see more of that out of Odyssey Jones. 1180 01:02:26,008 --> 01:02:28,511 [Booker] That's the Odyssey Jones I want to see, 1181 01:02:28,578 --> 01:02:32,081 but I thought you said Odyssey Jones liked a good party, 1182 01:02:32,148 --> 01:02:33,883 he liked having fun and all that. 1183 01:02:33,950 --> 01:02:36,018 [Vic] He wants to party in the bright lights of Los Angeles. 1184 01:02:36,085 --> 01:02:39,989 [Booker] …would have been a place for him. What do you think? 1185 01:02:40,056 --> 01:02:42,325 [Vic] Yeah, but that's why he said he doesn't wanna do that anymore. 1186 01:02:42,391 --> 01:02:44,393 He wants to party in Los Angeles, 1187 01:02:44,460 --> 01:02:46,729 he wants to come out where the lights are the brightest 1188 01:02:46,796 --> 01:02:49,532 as he just about chuck Stacks into the lights. 1189 01:02:49,599 --> 01:02:51,801 [Booker] He needs to keep this attitude right here 1190 01:02:51,868 --> 01:02:53,536 and he needs to drop, you know, 1191 01:02:53,603 --> 01:02:56,139 -friends like Blade and Enofe… -[Vic] Here we go. 1192 01:02:56,205 --> 01:02:58,474 …that want to go out and party and have fun, 1193 01:02:58,541 --> 01:03:00,743 and focus on taking care of business. 1194 01:03:00,810 --> 01:03:03,412 [Vic] Well, still to come tonight, Ding Dong, Hello! 1195 01:03:03,479 --> 01:03:05,081 featuring Monday Night RAW's Bayley. 1196 01:03:05,148 --> 01:03:08,484 First time in nearly three years, Bayley back in NXT. 1197 01:03:08,551 --> 01:03:10,486 She will be with Toxic Attraction. 1198 01:03:10,553 --> 01:03:14,357 But you really believe Jones really needs to drop Blade and Enofe? 1199 01:03:14,423 --> 01:03:16,425 -[Booker] It ain't about having fun. -[Vic] Why? 1200 01:03:16,492 --> 01:03:17,994 [Booker] It ain't about friends. 1201 01:03:18,060 --> 01:03:22,331 This is a very selfish business, Vic, very, very. 1202 01:03:22,398 --> 01:03:26,736 You have to be very narcissistic. And I hate to say that, I really do. 1203 01:03:26,803 --> 01:03:29,405 But in order to make it to the top, you got to think about-- 1204 01:03:29,472 --> 01:03:31,674 [Vic] Are you saying Grayson Waller is doing the right thing then? 1205 01:03:31,741 --> 01:03:33,609 [Booker] In certain ways, yes, 1206 01:03:33,676 --> 01:03:37,013 but making trouble like what he did on Saturday, 1207 01:03:37,079 --> 01:03:39,482 that's just not a good move on Shawn Michaels, 1208 01:03:39,549 --> 01:03:41,150 it's not a good move for the young man. 1209 01:03:41,217 --> 01:03:46,489 [Vic] What a powerful move from Jones as Jones is in control, Stacks is reeling. 1210 01:03:46,556 --> 01:03:47,890 You asked for this. Come on. 1211 01:03:47,957 --> 01:03:50,193 [Vic] And there you see the Don on the outside. 1212 01:03:50,259 --> 01:03:51,994 And of course, Don and Stacks were very busy. 1213 01:03:52,061 --> 01:03:56,132 We saw them this past Saturday at Vengeance Day 1214 01:03:56,199 --> 01:04:01,003 serve up their own brand of justice helping out Wes Lee to certain degrees 1215 01:04:01,070 --> 01:04:02,939 retain that North American Championship. 1216 01:04:03,005 --> 01:04:06,409 We saw them talking about it and an open challenge next week. 1217 01:04:06,475 --> 01:04:09,145 I'm assuming that Don's the one that's going to answer it, right? 1218 01:04:09,212 --> 01:04:13,382 [Booker] Yeah, there's a method to the madness, man. 1219 01:04:13,449 --> 01:04:15,251 And I'm looking at this kid, Stacks. 1220 01:04:15,318 --> 01:04:18,487 -He's… -It's my time now. It's my time. 1221 01:04:18,554 --> 01:04:20,957 -[Booker] …very, very loyal to the cause. -Get up. 1222 01:04:21,023 --> 01:04:24,760 [Booker] Like Kendrick Lamar said, "Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty." 1223 01:04:24,827 --> 01:04:29,632 Yes, that's what this man is all about, and I love it. Since he was a boy. 1224 01:04:29,699 --> 01:04:32,868 [Vic] Stacks went for broke on that leg drop over the top rope. 1225 01:04:32,935 --> 01:04:37,139 Do you get the feeling though that Stacks is more worried 1226 01:04:37,206 --> 01:04:39,141 about the Don than himself? 1227 01:04:39,208 --> 01:04:43,212 We've seen him take a jump in the line of fire with Tony D'Angelo. 1228 01:04:43,279 --> 01:04:45,948 [Booker] You got to understand, Vic, this is a different kind of life, 1229 01:04:46,015 --> 01:04:49,218 from soldier to capo to Underboss. 1230 01:04:49,285 --> 01:04:52,488 Yes, yes, that's what it's been about for many, many years 1231 01:04:52,555 --> 01:04:58,694 since they were little bitty boys watching the sixth of [inaudible], yes. 1232 01:05:00,263 --> 01:05:01,931 -[grunts] Yeah? -[grunts] 1233 01:05:03,566 --> 01:05:04,734 [Booker] You okay, Vic? 1234 01:05:04,800 --> 01:05:06,469 [Vic] Sometimes you leave me speechless, Book. 1235 01:05:06,535 --> 01:05:10,006 As we're getting right back in with Jones starting to rally in this matchup, 1236 01:05:10,072 --> 01:05:12,208 trying to build some momentum in this match, 1237 01:05:12,275 --> 01:05:15,378 and could be looking for that momentum building victory. 1238 01:05:15,444 --> 01:05:17,246 [Booker] Oh, here comes this big man. 1239 01:05:17,313 --> 01:05:20,149 Like I said, Vic, if this big man Odyssey Jones 1240 01:05:20,216 --> 01:05:25,421 -can just, you know, find that right lane… -[Vic] That was a one arm side slam. 1241 01:05:25,488 --> 01:05:30,026 [Booker] That right lane and stay in it, he could be a major, major player. 1242 01:05:30,092 --> 01:05:32,161 -[indistinct shouts] -[Vic] There's no doubt. 1243 01:05:32,228 --> 01:05:35,364 Oh, referee, get out of the way when Odyssey Jones is rolling through. 1244 01:05:35,431 --> 01:05:36,766 -[tapping] -[grunts] 1245 01:05:36,832 --> 01:05:39,235 [Booker] You ain't lying he's rolling through. 1246 01:05:39,302 --> 01:05:44,807 [Vic] NXT universe fired up here tonight getting behind Odyssey Jones. 1247 01:05:44,874 --> 01:05:47,677 [crowd chanting "let's go, Odyssey" and "let's go, Stacks"] 1248 01:05:47,743 --> 01:05:49,912 [Vic] But Jones not afraid to throw that weight around. 1249 01:05:49,979 --> 01:05:52,782 Stacks might've done the smartest thing he's done all night here. 1250 01:05:52,848 --> 01:05:54,317 [Booker] That's right, he did the right thing 1251 01:05:54,383 --> 01:05:57,453 in trying to create a little bit of space for this big man. 1252 01:05:57,520 --> 01:05:59,188 This big man Odyssey Jones, 1253 01:05:59,255 --> 01:06:01,657 -I've never seen him like this. -[Vic] He's moving like… 1254 01:06:01,724 --> 01:06:07,663 He's like a big angry bear, and right now he's all over his prey. 1255 01:06:07,730 --> 01:06:10,633 [Vic] Odyssey Jones obviously showing no rust any longer. 1256 01:06:10,700 --> 01:06:14,370 He has certainly recovered from his patella injury. 1257 01:06:14,437 --> 01:06:18,107 That DDT rocked the big fella. Don is shouting at Stacks right now. 1258 01:06:18,174 --> 01:06:20,242 [Booker] Just delivered that package, Vic. 1259 01:06:20,309 --> 01:06:24,981 -That's the package I was talking about. -[Vic] Could that be the knockout blow? 1260 01:06:25,047 --> 01:06:27,049 Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo right now, 1261 01:06:27,116 --> 01:06:29,952 he's delivering something to Odyssey Jones. 1262 01:06:30,019 --> 01:06:31,854 [grunting] 1263 01:06:31,921 --> 01:06:35,524 -[Vic] The Don, all smiles. Oh. -[Booker] Oh, yes. 1264 01:06:35,591 --> 01:06:38,861 -Oh, yes. -[Vic] Trying to turn over the big fella. 1265 01:06:38,928 --> 01:06:42,264 -[Booker] That's a job in itself. -[Vic] Into the cover. 1266 01:06:42,331 --> 01:06:45,167 -[Booker] Got him. Got him. -[Vic] And the Underboss victorious. 1267 01:06:46,569 --> 01:06:51,040 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. 1268 01:06:51,107 --> 01:06:53,309 ["Strictly Business" playing] 1269 01:06:53,376 --> 01:06:57,179 [Vic] What a huge victory for Stacks here tonight, 1270 01:06:57,246 --> 01:07:02,518 but another duo that's been picking up a lot of wins, thanks to Jinder Mahal, 1271 01:07:02,585 --> 01:07:03,919 Indus Sher. 1272 01:07:07,490 --> 01:07:14,230 Veer, Sanga, two international icons united by one desire 1273 01:07:14,296 --> 01:07:18,501 finally earned the respect that they desired. 1274 01:07:19,035 --> 01:07:24,373 We told the world what was going to happen, but no one believed us 1275 01:07:24,440 --> 01:07:28,444 until they witnessed the devastation of the Creed Brothers. 1276 01:07:28,511 --> 01:07:30,112 -[grunts] -[crowd cheering] 1277 01:07:30,179 --> 01:07:34,583 [Vic] Julius goes up, planted. Huge chokeslam by Sanga. 1278 01:07:34,650 --> 01:07:37,186 -And Indus Sher stand tall. -[bell rings] 1279 01:07:38,254 --> 01:07:44,460 Julius and Brutus, don't be ashamed that you lost before the bell even rang. 1280 01:07:44,927 --> 01:07:48,164 An entire region of this planet rejoiced in celebration. 1281 01:07:48,864 --> 01:07:53,969 Now these two men expect to be treated the same here as they are back home, 1282 01:07:54,036 --> 01:07:57,673 deservedly so, as larger-than-life superstars. 1283 01:07:57,740 --> 01:08:00,876 [dramatic music playing] 1284 01:08:02,178 --> 01:08:05,281 We move on to accomplish bigger goals 1285 01:08:05,347 --> 01:08:08,384 as the Creed Brothers have a little value to us now. 1286 01:08:08,451 --> 01:08:10,553 We look over the landscape, 1287 01:08:10,619 --> 01:08:14,890 and there is not any tag team in WWE that can beat us. 1288 01:08:14,957 --> 01:08:17,493 [Jinder Mahal] Our NXT takeover has begun. 1289 01:08:17,560 --> 01:08:19,829 Phase one is complete, 1290 01:08:19,895 --> 01:08:23,966 and phase two begins and ends 1291 01:08:24,033 --> 01:08:27,703 when the three of us are draped in gold. 1292 01:08:30,306 --> 01:08:33,108 -Oh, I hear you. -No, no, but where is Thea? 1293 01:08:33,175 --> 01:08:35,644 Last time I saw her, she was going to talk to Tiffany Stratton. 1294 01:08:35,711 --> 01:08:37,112 ["Accomplished" playing] 1295 01:08:37,179 --> 01:08:39,115 Okay, we got to go. She'll be okay. 1296 01:08:39,181 --> 01:08:41,250 -She's a grown adult. -She's okay. She's okay. 1297 01:08:47,156 --> 01:08:47,990 [bell ringing] 1298 01:08:48,057 --> 01:08:50,459 [Alicia] The following contest is a tag team match 1299 01:08:50,526 --> 01:08:51,727 scheduled for one fall. 1300 01:08:51,794 --> 01:08:55,531 Introducing first, representing Chase University, 1301 01:08:55,598 --> 01:08:59,568 Duke Hudson and Andre Chase. 1302 01:08:59,635 --> 01:09:03,139 [Vic] You heard Duke Hudson say Thea Hail can take care of herself. 1303 01:09:03,205 --> 01:09:05,674 They need to be focused on the moment. 1304 01:09:05,741 --> 01:09:11,413 Chase U takes on Pretty Deadly when we come back live here on NXT. 1305 01:09:17,953 --> 01:09:20,289 [man] Excuse me, Roxanne. Question about next week. 1306 01:09:20,356 --> 01:09:22,691 Have you decided who your tag team partner is going to be? 1307 01:09:22,758 --> 01:09:26,762 Yeah. Actually, I just got off the phone with her right now. 1308 01:09:26,829 --> 01:09:28,764 Next week, Kayden and Katana 1309 01:09:28,831 --> 01:09:33,335 will be facing the team of myself and Meiko Satomura. 1310 01:09:33,402 --> 01:09:35,604 -[crowd cheering] -See you guys next week. 1311 01:09:38,240 --> 01:09:43,245 [Vic] Book, Meiko Satomura returning to NXT. 1312 01:09:43,312 --> 01:09:47,449 -[Booker] Friends, Vic. -[Vic] The hits keep on coming tonight. 1313 01:09:47,516 --> 01:09:49,518 ["On And On" playing] 1314 01:09:49,585 --> 01:09:53,722 [Alicia] And their opponents, Kit Wilson, Elton Prince, 1315 01:09:53,789 --> 01:09:57,459 Pretty Deadly. 1316 01:09:57,526 --> 01:09:58,861 [Vic] Oh, man, Book. 1317 01:10:00,629 --> 01:10:02,164 These guys look horrible. 1318 01:10:02,231 --> 01:10:04,366 -[Booker] They got to go… -[Vic] They're like zombies. 1319 01:10:04,900 --> 01:10:09,538 They talk about needing the NXT tag team titles, 1320 01:10:09,605 --> 01:10:11,540 they look like they need a bar of soap. 1321 01:10:12,408 --> 01:10:14,543 [Booker] I don't like telling on nobody's business or anything like that, 1322 01:10:14,610 --> 01:10:17,146 but I was leaving the hotel about five o'clock in the morning, 1323 01:10:17,213 --> 01:10:18,681 I was in a truck, it had tinted windows. 1324 01:10:18,747 --> 01:10:21,617 These two roll up in a wrecked Uber and get out. 1325 01:10:21,684 --> 01:10:24,887 I don't know if they were driving the Uber. 1326 01:10:24,954 --> 01:10:27,623 They look like they're still wearing the same thing. 1327 01:10:28,524 --> 01:10:31,860 [Vic] That's some actually pretty investigative reporting by you there. 1328 01:10:31,927 --> 01:10:35,130 [Vic] What were you doing up at 5:00 a.m.? -I was on my way to the airport, okay? 1329 01:10:35,197 --> 01:10:37,700 I was on my way to the airport, and I started to say something, 1330 01:10:37,766 --> 01:10:40,436 but I say, mind your business. 1331 01:10:41,136 --> 01:10:44,974 -Don't concern yourself with business… -[Vic] You left them high and dry? 1332 01:10:45,040 --> 01:10:49,178 Don't concern yourself with business that don't concern you. 1333 01:10:50,379 --> 01:10:52,214 Axel Foley will tell you that. 1334 01:10:52,281 --> 01:10:56,218 [Vic] For once, I want to actually side with you on this one, Book. 1335 01:10:56,285 --> 01:10:59,622 As we have tag team action here tonight. 1336 01:10:59,688 --> 01:11:02,491 Chase U, Pretty Deadly obviously trying to bounce back 1337 01:11:02,558 --> 01:11:06,495 from what transpired this past Saturday in Charlotte at NXT's Vengeance Day 1338 01:11:06,562 --> 01:11:10,366 when we crowned a new set of tag team champions, 1339 01:11:10,432 --> 01:11:14,937 I'm talking about Gallus, and that means a new kingdom has risen. 1340 01:11:15,004 --> 01:11:17,506 [Booker] Can we give the Gallus boys some props? 1341 01:11:17,573 --> 01:11:23,112 Because they went in there and they took those Tag Team Championships by force. 1342 01:11:23,178 --> 01:11:26,015 They dethroned the New Day, and that right there, 1343 01:11:26,081 --> 01:11:28,584 the confidence got to be through the roof for those guys. 1344 01:11:28,651 --> 01:11:31,253 Well, right now the confidence through the roof in Chase U, 1345 01:11:31,320 --> 01:11:33,455 not so much in Pretty Deadly, but I'm glad you brought them up. 1346 01:11:33,522 --> 01:11:37,926 We've to give a shoutout to the New Day, the former NXT Tag Team titles, 1347 01:11:37,993 --> 01:11:39,795 who took that gold all around the world. 1348 01:11:39,862 --> 01:11:41,730 [Booker] Why do we got to give them a shoutout? 1349 01:11:41,797 --> 01:11:45,534 [Vic] I just did. You don't have to, but I do. I respect them. 1350 01:11:46,702 --> 01:11:48,904 Perhaps the greatest tag team ever known in history. 1351 01:11:48,971 --> 01:11:51,106 -Tag was made. -Tag. 1352 01:11:51,173 --> 01:11:52,441 [Booker] Kit Wilson. 1353 01:11:53,242 --> 01:11:56,412 -[Vic] Do you feel bad for Pretty Deadly? -[Booker] I feel very bad for these guys. 1354 01:11:56,478 --> 01:11:59,615 [Vic] I'm a little stunned here seeing them the way they are. 1355 01:11:59,682 --> 01:12:01,684 [Booker] These guys, they're on the fence right now. 1356 01:12:01,750 --> 01:12:06,155 This is a make-or-break moment for this team right here because… 1357 01:12:06,221 --> 01:12:07,222 [Vic] Cover and a kick out. 1358 01:12:07,289 --> 01:12:10,092 …you can tell their confidence is at its all-time low, 1359 01:12:10,159 --> 01:12:12,361 and they need to get it back together. 1360 01:12:12,428 --> 01:12:16,965 I know these last three, four months been really tough, 1361 01:12:17,032 --> 01:12:19,168 but they need to get it back together, Vic. 1362 01:12:19,234 --> 01:12:21,970 [Vic] Uh-oh. I'll tell you what, if Wilson didn't feel good before, 1363 01:12:22,037 --> 01:12:23,972 he certainly is going to be a little nauseated now. 1364 01:12:24,039 --> 01:12:26,775 -And another kick out. -What's the point? 1365 01:12:26,842 --> 01:12:29,311 -What's the bloody point? -Come here. 1366 01:12:29,378 --> 01:12:31,113 [Vic] You hear him say, "What's the point?" 1367 01:12:32,915 --> 01:12:34,249 -[Booker] They're giving up on themselves. -[Vic] I'm stunned. 1368 01:12:34,316 --> 01:12:36,051 I've never seen Pretty Deadly this way. 1369 01:12:36,118 --> 01:12:39,321 And right now look at Andre Chase, opening up a university-sized… 1370 01:12:39,388 --> 01:12:40,556 Well, you know the rest of it. 1371 01:12:40,622 --> 01:12:43,158 -Right after right. -[Booker] Get in there, Prince. 1372 01:12:43,625 --> 01:12:46,095 [Vic] Oh, Prince, he don't want none of this. 1373 01:12:47,362 --> 01:12:50,666 [chuckles] Things go from bad to worse for Pretty Deadly, 1374 01:12:50,733 --> 01:12:54,470 but I'm looking around and wondering, where is Thea Hail? 1375 01:12:54,536 --> 01:12:56,138 What has happened to Thea Hail? 1376 01:12:56,205 --> 01:12:58,173 -[crowd chanting "Chase U"] -This is a teachable moment. 1377 01:12:58,240 --> 01:12:59,842 [Vic] Chase U must be thinking the same thing, 1378 01:12:59,908 --> 01:13:02,111 but like Duke Hudson said, Hail, 1379 01:13:02,177 --> 01:13:03,779 she's a grown woman, she can take care of herself 1380 01:13:03,846 --> 01:13:06,515 as Chase U trying to take care of some business here tonight. 1381 01:13:06,582 --> 01:13:12,020 They would love to pick up this big win, but Pretty Deadly seems off right now. 1382 01:13:12,087 --> 01:13:14,590 -[Booker] I do not… -[Vic] Oh. [inaudible]. 1383 01:13:14,656 --> 01:13:16,392 -We're back, baby! -We're back, baby! 1384 01:13:16,458 --> 01:13:20,062 [Booker] Light bulb moment. We can do this. 1385 01:13:20,129 --> 01:13:23,065 [Vic] That light bulb might have come on. The confidence is back. 1386 01:13:23,132 --> 01:13:25,334 -Yes, boy! -Yes, boy! 1387 01:13:25,401 --> 01:13:30,873 [Vic] Pretty Deadly rocking and rolling here now. Into the cover, hook of the leg. 1388 01:13:30,939 --> 01:13:32,941 Is this going to be enough? Chase able to kick out. 1389 01:13:33,008 --> 01:13:34,410 That's a moment you say light bulb moment, 1390 01:13:34,476 --> 01:13:37,479 that's all seem Pretty Deadly needed since Saturday. 1391 01:13:37,546 --> 01:13:39,548 [Booker] These guys right here, these are my guys. 1392 01:13:39,615 --> 01:13:43,452 [inaudible] pass that airport test, they got to get their confidence back. 1393 01:13:43,519 --> 01:13:44,586 [Vic] Oh, Duke Hudson back in, 1394 01:13:44,653 --> 01:13:47,389 and maybe that confidence is going right back out the window 1395 01:13:47,456 --> 01:13:51,059 as Hudson changing the complexion of things. 1396 01:13:51,126 --> 01:13:53,262 Are you still thinking of becoming a donor at Chase U? 1397 01:13:53,328 --> 01:13:56,131 [Booker] [inaudible] over there. 1398 01:13:56,198 --> 01:14:00,035 [inaudible] a good guy. But let me tell you. 1399 01:14:00,102 --> 01:14:04,039 Duke Hudson and Andre Chase has been kicking it. 1400 01:14:04,106 --> 01:14:08,110 And the thing is, they're one big win away 1401 01:14:08,177 --> 01:14:10,846 from something really, really big happening. 1402 01:14:10,913 --> 01:14:14,917 [Vic] Whoa, Prince saving his partner. Hudson up and over. 1403 01:14:15,784 --> 01:14:19,788 Pretty Deadly now starting to get back into the swing of things as… 1404 01:14:19,855 --> 01:14:21,990 -[Vic] Look out. -[Booker] Oh, wow. 1405 01:14:22,057 --> 01:14:24,259 [Vic] Nasty landing by Hudson. 1406 01:14:24,326 --> 01:14:26,061 Yes, boy! 1407 01:14:26,128 --> 01:14:28,464 -Yes, boy! -We're back, baby. 1408 01:14:30,632 --> 01:14:33,569 [indistinct chatter] 1409 01:14:33,635 --> 01:14:36,238 [Vic] Pretty Deadly a half second away from defeating Chase U 1410 01:14:36,305 --> 01:14:38,807 as we are back live here on NXT. 1411 01:14:38,874 --> 01:14:41,143 Pretty Deadly finding that mojo once again. 1412 01:14:41,210 --> 01:14:43,412 Maybe with a win, they'll go back to the party 1413 01:14:43,478 --> 01:14:45,280 being thrown by Briggs and Jensen. 1414 01:14:45,347 --> 01:14:47,149 I'm sure you'll find your way there after the show. 1415 01:14:47,216 --> 01:14:50,953 [Booker] I'm not a big party guy or anything like that, but if these two, 1416 01:14:51,019 --> 01:14:54,690 if Pretty Deadly is going to show up, I'm in, dawg, I'm in. 1417 01:14:54,756 --> 01:14:58,093 [Vic] Pretty Deadly right now trying to pick up a much-needed win 1418 01:14:58,160 --> 01:15:00,229 in their own mind after Saturday. 1419 01:15:00,295 --> 01:15:03,765 And Duke Hudson has been isolated for the last few minutes of this matchup, 1420 01:15:03,832 --> 01:15:05,367 trying to get to Andre Chase, 1421 01:15:05,434 --> 01:15:07,836 trying to be rallied by the student section of Chase U, 1422 01:15:07,903 --> 01:15:11,306 and finally Hudson creates that separation, makes that tag. 1423 01:15:11,373 --> 01:15:15,377 And in comes Wilson, in comes Chase. Prince getting knocked around as well. 1424 01:15:15,444 --> 01:15:16,979 [grunting] 1425 01:15:17,913 --> 01:15:21,984 [Vic] Inverted Atomic Drop. Inverted Atomic Drop. 1426 01:15:22,050 --> 01:15:24,686 -Boom. -[Booker] Big shot right there by Chase. 1427 01:15:24,753 --> 01:15:26,955 -[Vic] Got you. -[audience groans] 1428 01:15:27,623 --> 01:15:30,092 Andre Chase becoming a one man crew here tonight. 1429 01:15:30,158 --> 01:15:33,028 Looking for that figure-four. Able to step through. 1430 01:15:33,762 --> 01:15:36,865 Look at Andre Chase [inaudible]. 1431 01:15:36,932 --> 01:15:38,734 [Booker] He's going to lock it in. 1432 01:15:38,800 --> 01:15:40,402 -[shouts] -[thuds] 1433 01:15:40,469 --> 01:15:44,406 [Vic] And finally able to do so. And remember, Wilson is legal. 1434 01:15:44,473 --> 01:15:45,874 [screams] 1435 01:15:45,941 --> 01:15:50,012 [Vic] Wilson, is he going to tap? Chase U… Oh, no one there. 1436 01:15:50,078 --> 01:15:53,415 [Booker laughs] Timing is off right now for these guys, Vic. 1437 01:15:53,482 --> 01:15:57,319 And I think it's from those late nights they've had as of late. 1438 01:15:57,386 --> 01:16:01,390 [Vic] Andre Chase is fresh and now looking for that two-for-one special. 1439 01:16:02,824 --> 01:16:05,827 -Float over after the DDT. Cover. -One, two… 1440 01:16:05,894 --> 01:16:07,229 -[Booker] Wow. Wow. -[Vic] Yeah. 1441 01:16:07,296 --> 01:16:09,431 -Wilson just able to kick out. -[Booker] Damn. 1442 01:16:09,498 --> 01:16:12,167 [Vic] Look, we got to bring it all back into what happened this past Saturday. 1443 01:16:12,234 --> 01:16:15,370 Both these teams competed in that Fatal 4-Way 1444 01:16:15,437 --> 01:16:18,106 for the NXT Tag Team titles. 1445 01:16:18,173 --> 01:16:21,643 Chase U wasn't successful in this moment, weren't successful over the weekend, 1446 01:16:21,710 --> 01:16:23,845 but it's quite the compete right away after a big weekend. 1447 01:16:23,912 --> 01:16:25,914 [Booker] You know, Vic, the thing about this business. 1448 01:16:25,981 --> 01:16:28,817 -Time off is your worst enemy. -[Vic] Tag was made. 1449 01:16:28,884 --> 01:16:32,054 [Booker] You got to stay ready, so you don't have to get ready. 1450 01:16:32,120 --> 01:16:33,589 That's what it's all about. 1451 01:16:33,655 --> 01:16:37,859 [Vic] Oh. A little extra oomph from Wilson. Turning right around. 1452 01:16:37,926 --> 01:16:40,662 [Vic] And again, that tag team tandem offense. 1453 01:16:40,729 --> 01:16:42,230 Referee in good position. Cover, count. 1454 01:16:42,297 --> 01:16:46,368 Hudson breaking up the count in just the nick of time. 1455 01:16:46,435 --> 01:16:49,171 And now both teams breaking down here, Book. 1456 01:16:49,237 --> 01:16:52,608 -[audience oohing] -U! 1457 01:16:52,674 --> 01:16:53,809 [Booker] Whoa. 1458 01:16:53,875 --> 01:16:58,680 This big man right here, once Duke Hudson is on fire, it's hard to stop him. 1459 01:16:58,747 --> 01:17:00,549 Rolling downhill. Oh, wow. 1460 01:17:00,616 --> 01:17:04,086 [Vic] Remember, Hudson is not legal, Andre Chase is. 1461 01:17:04,152 --> 01:17:07,289 And Hudson though just getting equalized, and it's now down to Prince, 1462 01:17:07,356 --> 01:17:11,626 and turning right around, Andre Chase back in control. 1463 01:17:11,693 --> 01:17:14,563 [Booker] Oh, baby. 1464 01:17:14,630 --> 01:17:16,598 -Give me a C. -[audience] C! 1465 01:17:16,665 --> 01:17:17,933 -H. -[audience] H! 1466 01:17:18,000 --> 01:17:19,101 -A. -[audience] A! 1467 01:17:19,167 --> 01:17:20,602 -S. -[audience] S! 1468 01:17:20,669 --> 01:17:21,903 -E. -[audience] E! 1469 01:17:21,970 --> 01:17:23,238 -U. -[audience] U! 1470 01:17:23,305 --> 01:17:24,339 What's that spell? 1471 01:17:24,406 --> 01:17:26,608 -[audience] Chase U! -[Booker] Yeah. 1472 01:17:26,675 --> 01:17:29,077 [Vic] Andre Chase was fired up to win the… 1473 01:17:29,144 --> 01:17:31,079 -They're going to get me. -[Vic] It's Thea Hail. 1474 01:17:31,146 --> 01:17:34,583 [Thea] They're going to get me. They're going to get me. 1475 01:17:37,019 --> 01:17:38,020 [indistinct chatter] 1476 01:17:38,086 --> 01:17:39,955 [Vic] What the hell? What's she… 1477 01:17:40,022 --> 01:17:43,959 Cover by Andre Chase. It's not enough, but… 1478 01:17:44,026 --> 01:17:45,527 [Booker] Duke needs to get back in the game. 1479 01:17:45,594 --> 01:17:48,730 -[Vic] What's going on with Thea Hail? -[Booker] I don't know, I don't know. 1480 01:17:48,797 --> 01:17:49,831 -[grunts] -[Vic] You're right. 1481 01:17:49,898 --> 01:17:52,100 Got to get back into the game. 1482 01:17:52,167 --> 01:17:55,837 I mean, Thea Hail almost looks a little bit traumatized. 1483 01:17:55,904 --> 01:17:57,406 -Spilt Milk connected. -One, two… 1484 01:17:57,472 --> 01:18:01,009 -[Vic] And Pretty Deadly picks up the win. -…three. 1485 01:18:01,076 --> 01:18:02,744 [Vic] Hold on a second. 1486 01:18:02,811 --> 01:18:05,681 [Alicia] Here are your winners, Pretty Deadly. 1487 01:18:05,747 --> 01:18:08,083 ["Undercover" playing] 1488 01:18:08,150 --> 01:18:10,619 [Vic] I don't want to take anything away from Pretty Deadly, but… 1489 01:18:11,720 --> 01:18:14,056 [Booker] Vic, Pretty Deadly's back on track. They look great. 1490 01:18:14,122 --> 01:18:15,957 -They look great tonight. -[Vic] I don't care about that. 1491 01:18:16,024 --> 01:18:16,892 [Vic] Take a look right here. 1492 01:18:16,958 --> 01:18:21,229 Duke Hudson during this matchup realizing it this moment, so did Andre Chase, 1493 01:18:21,296 --> 01:18:26,034 Thea Hail, they've been looking for her, and she did look traumatized for a moment. 1494 01:18:26,101 --> 01:18:29,705 That opened up the door for Pretty Deadly to get back on their winning ways, 1495 01:18:29,771 --> 01:18:33,842 hitting Spilt Milk to put away Andre Chase and Chase University, 1496 01:18:33,909 --> 01:18:36,912 -but Book, the story is Thea Hail. -[screams] 1497 01:18:36,978 --> 01:18:38,447 [indistinct shouting] 1498 01:18:44,219 --> 01:18:46,955 [Vic] Oh, now there's a story in its own right. 1499 01:18:47,022 --> 01:18:51,326 The Gallus boys, the NXT Tag Team Champions, 1500 01:18:51,393 --> 01:18:53,795 staring daggers into Pretty Deadly 1501 01:18:53,862 --> 01:18:56,865 who seem to have found their confidence once again. 1502 01:18:58,600 --> 01:19:00,769 -Oh, good. -Oh, hey, man. I forgot to ask you. 1503 01:19:00,836 --> 01:19:03,171 Did you get my email with all the sketches for ring gear? 1504 01:19:03,238 --> 01:19:04,906 -Yes. -What did you think? Come on. 1505 01:19:04,973 --> 01:19:08,844 I took a look. I got to tell you, I was pretty impressed. 1506 01:19:08,910 --> 01:19:10,245 -Yeah? You liked it? -Yeah. 1507 01:19:10,312 --> 01:19:12,114 -Of course. -You know what, that fires me up, man. 1508 01:19:12,180 --> 01:19:14,850 Hey, even next week, bro, I can take on Wes Lee in his open challenge, man. 1509 01:19:14,916 --> 01:19:16,451 -There you go. -Anything's possible. 1510 01:19:16,518 --> 01:19:19,521 Hank, it doesn't matter what you wear in the ring… 1511 01:19:21,256 --> 01:19:22,591 it matters what you do. 1512 01:19:23,191 --> 01:19:25,260 You think your boy here is ready for Wes Lee? 1513 01:19:25,327 --> 01:19:26,528 [chuckles] 1514 01:19:26,595 --> 01:19:29,097 I think my boy is ready for a rematch with you. 1515 01:19:29,164 --> 01:19:30,966 [scoffs] All right. 1516 01:19:31,867 --> 01:19:34,336 Just make sure he doesn't take any shortcuts like you do. 1517 01:19:35,103 --> 01:19:36,104 [scoffs] 1518 01:19:37,773 --> 01:19:38,840 [Vic] Well, some tough talk, 1519 01:19:38,907 --> 01:19:41,510 but we're going to get a lot of talk coming up in just a moment 1520 01:19:41,576 --> 01:19:43,578 because Monday Night RAW's Bayley is here. 1521 01:19:43,645 --> 01:19:46,815 Final preparations for the first-ever Ding Dong, Hello! on NXT. 1522 01:19:46,882 --> 01:19:48,016 It's next. 1523 01:19:52,354 --> 01:19:54,523 [Vic] It could be history making on Friday night, 1524 01:19:54,589 --> 01:19:56,791 but Saturday brought out the best in all of us, 1525 01:19:56,858 --> 01:19:58,593 it was a star-studded night in Charlotte, 1526 01:19:58,660 --> 01:20:02,130 featuring the superstars of tomorrow starting to stake claim to greatness. 1527 01:20:02,197 --> 01:20:03,231 Vengeance Day 1528 01:20:03,298 --> 01:20:07,803 became one of the most-watched NXT premium live events ever on Peacock 1529 01:20:07,869 --> 01:20:11,406 and it caught the eye, yes, of Triple H. 1530 01:20:11,473 --> 01:20:14,809 We want to thank all of you in the NXT universe 1531 01:20:14,876 --> 01:20:17,212 for making Saturday so special. 1532 01:20:17,279 --> 01:20:21,149 But let's look at what's going to happen next week here on NXT 1533 01:20:21,216 --> 01:20:23,018 because the North American Champion, Wes Lee, 1534 01:20:23,084 --> 01:20:25,754 will host his very first open challenge. 1535 01:20:25,821 --> 01:20:30,926 Who will accept the challenge? We find out next week live here on NXT. 1536 01:20:30,992 --> 01:20:35,597 And on the topic of champions, how about the NXT Champion, Bron Breakker? 1537 01:20:35,664 --> 01:20:39,067 He is back. Can't wait to hear what's on the mind of Breakker 1538 01:20:39,134 --> 01:20:41,203 when he's back next week live. 1539 01:20:41,269 --> 01:20:43,138 After the small altercation earlier, 1540 01:20:43,205 --> 01:20:46,474 Chance and Carter will meet NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez, 1541 01:20:46,541 --> 01:20:50,045 and the returning Japanese legend Meiko Satomura. 1542 01:20:50,111 --> 01:20:53,048 Tag team action next week here on NXT. 1543 01:20:53,114 --> 01:20:54,849 And when we talk about returns, 1544 01:20:54,916 --> 01:20:57,586 how about when we saw the return of Tyler Bate? 1545 01:20:57,652 --> 01:21:01,656 We will see the return of Grayson Waller back from suspension. 1546 01:21:01,723 --> 01:21:05,393 And next week it'll be Tyler Bate looking to beat some respect 1547 01:21:05,460 --> 01:21:07,329 into the arrogant Aussie. 1548 01:21:08,463 --> 01:21:10,632 [doorbell dinging] 1549 01:21:11,833 --> 01:21:13,668 [Bayley] Hello! 1550 01:21:13,735 --> 01:21:17,806 [upbeat music playing] 1551 01:21:17,873 --> 01:21:19,207 [doorbell dings] 1552 01:21:19,808 --> 01:21:21,876 Ding dong. 1553 01:21:21,943 --> 01:21:23,945 [audience cheering] 1554 01:21:28,950 --> 01:21:35,423 A ding dong, hello! And welcome to the Ding Dong, Hello! show. 1555 01:21:35,490 --> 01:21:37,492 [audience cheering] 1556 01:21:37,559 --> 01:21:41,630 Now I know you're all wondering how I made it here tonight 1557 01:21:41,696 --> 01:21:43,832 after what that idiot Becky Lynch 1558 01:21:43,898 --> 01:21:48,169 and that so-called Hall of Famer Lita did to me and my girls last night… 1559 01:21:49,237 --> 01:21:51,706 but it's because I'm the ultra role model, 1560 01:21:51,773 --> 01:21:56,845 and I love NXT and I love these two girls that I'm bringing out right now. 1561 01:21:56,911 --> 01:21:59,581 Because last Saturday, I watched Vengeance Day 1562 01:21:59,648 --> 01:22:03,985 and I saw the NXT Women's Championship slip through their fingers. 1563 01:22:04,052 --> 01:22:07,789 So let's bring them out, two of my absolute favorites. 1564 01:22:07,856 --> 01:22:10,325 Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne, 1565 01:22:10,392 --> 01:22:15,530 Toxic Attraction. 1566 01:22:15,597 --> 01:22:18,133 [Vic] That was quite an introduction for Toxic Attraction 1567 01:22:18,199 --> 01:22:22,938 by arguably one of the greatest superstars to ever grace NXT in Bayley. 1568 01:22:23,004 --> 01:22:24,739 [Booker] I was wondering 1569 01:22:24,806 --> 01:22:29,811 if I was going to get my dose of Toxic Attraction. 1570 01:22:29,878 --> 01:22:34,549 -[Vic] Why are you out of breath? -[Booker] I can breathe again, that's why. 1571 01:22:35,283 --> 01:22:37,686 -[Vic] Well, nonetheless… -[Booker] I need a fix. 1572 01:22:37,752 --> 01:22:40,588 [Vic] …let's talk about what happened on Saturday, Book. 1573 01:22:40,655 --> 01:22:43,658 It was Roxanne Perez who was able to survive 1574 01:22:43,725 --> 01:22:48,797 that triple-threat matchup and retain the NXT Women's Championship. 1575 01:22:48,863 --> 01:22:52,467 And we saw both these women arrive separately earlier tonight, 1576 01:22:52,534 --> 01:22:55,603 which was quite odd, and I don't know if you're catching this, Book, 1577 01:22:55,670 --> 01:22:59,541 but there's a little bit of side-eyeing going on 1578 01:22:59,607 --> 01:23:01,609 -between Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne. -[Booker] Vic. 1579 01:23:01,676 --> 01:23:03,611 I said something like that could happen. 1580 01:23:04,279 --> 01:23:10,218 When everybody's fighting for that one thing, championship gold, 1581 01:23:10,285 --> 01:23:13,822 immortality, things like this happen, Vic. 1582 01:23:15,323 --> 01:23:17,592 -[doorbell dings] -[Bayley] Come in. 1583 01:23:17,659 --> 01:23:20,495 -[Booker] Ding dong. -[Bayley] Thank you. 1584 01:23:20,562 --> 01:23:25,767 Thank you. You're so nice. Thank you so much. Thank you. 1585 01:23:25,834 --> 01:23:30,572 Total pros using the door. That's why I got you the nice seats. 1586 01:23:30,638 --> 01:23:32,841 Please sit down, sit down. 1587 01:23:32,907 --> 01:23:34,709 -What are you doing here? -Oh, oh. 1588 01:23:35,110 --> 01:23:39,781 Okay, okay, I feel the tension. So let's just get right to it, guys. 1589 01:23:39,848 --> 01:23:44,652 -Um, what happened on Saturday? -That's a great question, Bayley. 1590 01:23:44,719 --> 01:23:49,057 -What happened on Saturday, Gigi? -You tell me, Jacy. 1591 01:23:49,124 --> 01:23:54,462 Oh, I'd love to. You screwed me out of the NXT Women's Championship. 1592 01:23:54,529 --> 01:23:58,466 Um, Roxanne beat you, not me, hon. 1593 01:23:58,533 --> 01:24:02,070 So you cost me the NXT Women's Championship. 1594 01:24:02,137 --> 01:24:02,971 Get it right. 1595 01:24:03,038 --> 01:24:08,443 Saturday, you were supposed to be behind me, okay? 1596 01:24:08,510 --> 01:24:14,783 You were not being a team player. We were supposed to be a team. 1597 01:24:14,849 --> 01:24:20,188 We were holding hands, and then you magically slipped away. 1598 01:24:20,255 --> 01:24:23,191 Oh, look, another Jacy Jayne excuse. 1599 01:24:23,258 --> 01:24:27,328 On Saturday, it was sink or swim, and if I would've won that title, 1600 01:24:27,395 --> 01:24:30,398 you would've sunk right into obscurity, and you know it. 1601 01:24:30,465 --> 01:24:34,602 I don't need you, I'm a star all on my own. 1602 01:24:34,669 --> 01:24:37,072 [audience cheers] 1603 01:24:37,138 --> 01:24:40,208 And by the way, uh, your gear on Saturday, 1604 01:24:40,275 --> 01:24:44,345 you looked like a hobo who banged a Chucky doll. 1605 01:24:44,412 --> 01:24:46,681 [audience gasps] 1606 01:24:46,748 --> 01:24:50,885 I'm surprised you even noticed my gear when you were staring up at the lights. 1607 01:24:50,952 --> 01:24:53,455 I call that the Jacy Jayne position. 1608 01:24:53,521 --> 01:24:56,791 Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 1609 01:24:56,858 --> 01:24:59,260 Whoa, whoa, guys, okay, it's getting a little feisty in here. 1610 01:24:59,327 --> 01:25:01,196 We all feel a little uncomfortable, okay? 1611 01:25:01,262 --> 01:25:05,400 And it feels like there might be a natural split here, 1612 01:25:05,467 --> 01:25:10,271 but before you guys even think about splitting up, I mean, 1613 01:25:10,338 --> 01:25:13,475 have you guys ever thought about what you'd do if that did happen, 1614 01:25:13,541 --> 01:25:16,377 what you would do as individuals? 1615 01:25:17,278 --> 01:25:22,951 I mean, I haven't really thought about it, but the sky is the limit for me. 1616 01:25:23,017 --> 01:25:26,955 My plan is to go straight to the top, obviously. 1617 01:25:27,021 --> 01:25:32,560 Right. Very vague answers. Okay. 1618 01:25:32,627 --> 01:25:33,828 You want to get to the top, right? 1619 01:25:33,895 --> 01:25:37,499 But don't you think it's easier and quicker and a lot better 1620 01:25:37,565 --> 01:25:41,736 if you were to do that with a ride-or-die by your side? 1621 01:25:41,803 --> 01:25:46,207 With someone who knows you in and out, who would do anything for you, 1622 01:25:46,274 --> 01:25:48,943 that has the same goals as you, you know? 1623 01:25:50,745 --> 01:25:54,182 Damn. I mean, Toxic Attraction has been my life 1624 01:25:54,249 --> 01:25:56,985 -for almost three years now. -[Bayley] Exactly. 1625 01:25:57,051 --> 01:25:59,854 But I've alienated myself from the entire locker room. 1626 01:25:59,921 --> 01:26:02,390 I mean, everyone hates me. 1627 01:26:02,457 --> 01:26:05,960 If everyone hates you, what the hell do they think of me? 1628 01:26:06,027 --> 01:26:10,765 I've called people munchkins, idiots, disgusting, sickening. 1629 01:26:10,832 --> 01:26:14,302 I mean, the list, it goes on and on and on. 1630 01:26:14,369 --> 01:26:17,572 And, Bayley, you would know better than anyone 1631 01:26:17,639 --> 01:26:20,508 that there are strength in numbers. 1632 01:26:20,575 --> 01:26:24,045 Look at Damage CTRL, they're on the top of the world right now. 1633 01:26:24,112 --> 01:26:28,283 [laughs] Yes, we are, and you guys really need to think about that. 1634 01:26:28,349 --> 01:26:31,085 Listen, this place is an absolute shark tank. 1635 01:26:31,152 --> 01:26:33,354 At the end of the day, I need somebody that I can trust, 1636 01:26:33,421 --> 01:26:35,356 somebody that's going to have my back. 1637 01:26:35,423 --> 01:26:38,693 Someone that's been through the wringer with you. 1638 01:26:38,760 --> 01:26:40,028 Yeah. 1639 01:26:40,094 --> 01:26:45,166 Gigi, I'm not going to lie, when I get pissed, 1640 01:26:45,233 --> 01:26:47,569 I cut real, real deep. 1641 01:26:47,635 --> 01:26:51,639 I aim straight for the jugular, and I can sit here and say, 1642 01:26:51,706 --> 01:26:56,578 "Oh, I'll change," but we know that's next going to happen. 1643 01:26:56,644 --> 01:26:58,479 So I mean, why even sit here and lie, right? 1644 01:26:58,546 --> 01:27:00,481 -Right? -No lies. 1645 01:27:00,548 --> 01:27:05,053 But, Gigi, in all honesty, no matter what happens, 1646 01:27:05,119 --> 01:27:08,189 you will always be my sister. 1647 01:27:08,256 --> 01:27:09,791 You're my sister too. 1648 01:27:09,857 --> 01:27:11,326 -You really are. -Aw. 1649 01:27:12,594 --> 01:27:16,864 And I mean, the way I see it, we have two options. 1650 01:27:16,931 --> 01:27:22,203 We can either go our separate ways and see what happens 1651 01:27:22,270 --> 01:27:27,775 or we can have one more run. 1652 01:27:27,842 --> 01:27:29,444 -[Bayley] There we go. -One more run 1653 01:27:29,510 --> 01:27:33,314 -at the NXT women's tag titles? -[Bayley] There we go. 1654 01:27:33,381 --> 01:27:35,717 Or… 1655 01:27:36,484 --> 01:27:42,957 Or, no offense, Bayley, but what if we take a run at Damage CTRL 1656 01:27:43,024 --> 01:27:46,628 and the WWE women's tag titles? 1657 01:27:46,694 --> 01:27:50,832 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. No offense taken. 1658 01:27:50,898 --> 01:27:55,837 Don't get excited, idiots, all right? We're focusing on the now, all right? 1659 01:27:55,903 --> 01:27:57,238 We're focusing on the now. 1660 01:27:57,305 --> 01:28:01,476 And you guys seem like you feel a lot better, thanks to me. 1661 01:28:01,542 --> 01:28:05,380 Seems like you're on the same page, so let's bring it back, you know? 1662 01:28:05,446 --> 01:28:08,049 Hug it out. Hug it out, come on. 1663 01:28:08,116 --> 01:28:10,318 It's between us. Us. 1664 01:28:10,385 --> 01:28:11,552 [audience chanting] Hug it out. 1665 01:28:11,619 --> 01:28:13,888 -Yes! -[audience applauding] 1666 01:28:13,955 --> 01:28:16,424 There we go. Beautiful. 1667 01:28:16,491 --> 01:28:22,897 Ladies and gentlemen, the happy couple, Toxic Attraction. 1668 01:28:24,098 --> 01:28:27,035 ["Toxic" playing] 1669 01:28:27,101 --> 01:28:29,504 Thank you, guys. Thank you. 1670 01:28:30,071 --> 01:28:37,078 [Vic] Bayley did it. Thanks to Bayley and Ding Dong, Hello! show. 1671 01:28:40,214 --> 01:28:41,683 [whimpering] 1672 01:28:41,749 --> 01:28:45,253 It's never been about us, it was always about me! 1673 01:28:45,320 --> 01:28:48,990 -[audience chanting "Jacy"] -[whimpering] 1674 01:28:49,057 --> 01:28:50,725 -[thuds] -[Vic] Oh! 1675 01:28:52,894 --> 01:28:54,095 -[whimpering] -[Jacy] Go to hell! 1676 01:28:54,162 --> 01:28:55,496 [Booker] Oh, wow. 1677 01:28:58,366 --> 01:29:02,970 -[audience chanting "Jacy"] -[crying] 1678 01:29:10,578 --> 01:29:12,513 ["Toxic" playing] 1679 01:29:12,580 --> 01:29:15,249 -[Vic] Booker. -[Booker] I ain't gonna say nothing, Vic. 1680 01:29:15,316 --> 01:29:17,652 -[Vic] You called it. -[Booker] I ain't going to say nothing. 1681 01:29:17,719 --> 01:29:20,221 Yeah, because I told you. Told you so. 1682 01:29:20,288 --> 01:29:24,559 [Vic] Jacy Jayne standing at her own two feet. 1683 01:29:24,625 --> 01:29:28,629 We have witnessed a Toxic Explosion. 1684 01:29:29,230 --> 01:29:34,235 Subtitle translation by: Aaron sion.