[WWE intro music]
Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
I can't believe it's real.
I'm the NXT women's champion.
[crowd chants "you deserve it"]
[Vic] Can Indi Hartwell continue to ride the wave of momentum
she has been on?
I can't sit back there and listen to this crap.
How about you hand out a title match to me tonight?
[Vic] It's one thing to win a title.
It's another thing to defend it.
[bell rings]
[Vic] Zoey stark's got a dream too.
She also wants some singles gold.
Indi Hartwell has now found herself in the deep water.
Counter.
Crucifix.
She did it.
Indi Hartwell took full advantage to retain the NXT women's title.
Oh, there is Tiffany Stratton "the center of the universe"
eyeing up the NXT women's champion.
That's Cora Jade,
and the resident mean girl of NXT
has made her intentions quite clear.
[announcer] Please welcome your new NXT champion,
CarMelo Hayes.
18 months in the making was well worth the wait because
now there's no question on who the man is.
I am him.
Bron, if you're back there, man, I'd like to call you out here
so I can tell you something.
[Vic] There is Bron Breakker who passed the torch at Stand & Deliver.
I don't know what your future holds for you but I'd just like to say,
on behalf of me and everybody here at NXT, thank you.
[crowd cheers]
Give it up for the new NXT champion, CarMelo Hayes.
[Vic] What a show of respect.
[music]
[CarMelo Hayes' music plays]
[Vic] Well, there were a lot of questions following the actions
of Bron Breakker last week, and it's been this man who's been
searching for those answers.
Welcome to NXT.
[announcer] Please welcome trick Williams and the NXT champion,
CarMelo Hayes.
[Vic] Book, look around.
The NXT universe is on their feet for the NXT champion.
You have been a world champion on multiple different occasions.
[Book] Oh, yes.
[Vic] A new champion needs a new challenger and we will find
that out later tonight.
I'm sure there's a lot on the mind of CarMelo Hayes.
[Book] There's a moment and time for that, Vic.
Right now, we just need to bask in the glory of that man,
CarMelo Hayes.
Oh, yes.
[crowd chants "Melo"]
Okay.
Look, I think it's important that we address exactly
what happened last week, man.
Let's talk about it.
Bron Breakker, everything between you and I was supposed to be about respect.
I let my guard down and I got caught slipping.
It won't happen again. It won't happen again.
It won't happen again but look, I understand.
Bron, you're still in your feelings about taking that loss
at Stand & Deliver, man.
Defeat is cold. Defeat is lonely.
I get it. I've been there.
If you think that raising my hand at the end of the match
was any sort of passing of the torch, man, you're wrong.
because you didn't pass me anything.
I took it.
[crowd cheers]
Everybody at home, all these people here, they don't want you
to be their number one anymore, Bron.
They want Melo.
Hello.
[laughs]
[crowd chants "Melo"]
Look.
You and I, we're going to be doing battle for a long time, Bron.
Wrestlemania was just-- that whole weekend was just a chapter
of our long story, so I'm going to go ahead
and I'm going to flex my championship privileges.
I'm going to offer you a spot in that Fatal 4-way tonight
to go ahead and go against me at Spring Breakin' for the NXT championship.
Go ahead and work, dawg.
I'm going to do that.
Bron, I tell you that that offer, I'm not asking you.
I'm telling you because I need to get it back and--
[Dragon Lee's music plays]
[Vic] Well, there you see Dragon Lee.
We do know Dragon Lee is already one of the four names
that will be in this massive main event later tonight to determine
who is the new number one contender for CarMelo Hayes' title
at Spring Breakin' in two weeks live here on USA.
[foreign language]
Melo, really, congratulations.
Really.
[crowd chants "Dragon Lee"]
Melo, last week, Bron disrespect you, man,
and I'm going to understand you want to revenge.
You know I came here to fight the best.
This title on your waist says you are the best.
[Foreign language]
Right?
It proves where Melo shoots he doesn't miss.
Melo,
you want Breakker, but after I win the Fatal 4-way tonight,
it's going to be you and I am in the Spring Breakin'
for the NXT title.
[crowd cheers]
This dragon's spitting fire.
[chuckles]
Okay.
Okay. Hey, Dragon Lee, everybody. Come on.
[crowd cheers]
Hey, Dragon Lee, man. First off, welcome to NXT.
Pleasure to have you.
Phenomenal talent, but here's one thing you never do.
Never interrupt the champion.
Hey, because you're new here, you get a pass.
I'm going to put it like this.
No, he gets a pass because he's new here.
If you do find yourself getting that w tonight,
you need to realize one thing.
I have this championship not because it looks good around
my waist but because I'm really like that, and at Spring Breakin'--
[JD McDonagh music plays]
Melo, Melo, Melo, you got to keep your head on a swivel
when you're the champ around here.
You got new challengers stepping up left, right, and center.
One week with that title and your armor of invincibility is slipping already.
One week with that title and you two got yourselves laid out by Bron Breakker.
See, that's not really my style. He pulled a fast on you.
If it was me, well, I'd come out here and I'd headbutt you right on your face.
I do it because I like the way the sound of two skulls
colliding sounds, but that's just me.
What you two need to learn is ego is loud and confidence is quiet.
I don't need to be an Internet darling like my man over here.
I don't need the fancy entrances with your banners dropping.
None of that matters to me and none of that impresses me because,
when that bell over there goes, I know that I'm number one.
You're going to find that out tonight,
and you're going to find that out in two weeks at Spring Breakin'.
Okay.
Okay. All right.
Hey, JD, you know what?
I can't even hold you.
Game recognize game, but you still got to get over
that rainbow before you get to this pot of gold, my boy.
[crowd cheers]
Yes, that's a leprechaun joke.
Listen, that's not what matters. What matters is what's going to--
[Grayson Waller's music plays]
[crowd boos]
Well, guess who the third superstar in the Fatal 4-way is?
Hold on, wait a minute.
Y'all thought I was finished?
You guys are dumber than you look.
There's a combined IQ here like 150. Dragon Lee, mate, I'm sorry.
I will translate for you, sir.
This audience and you, el stupido.
What I don't have to translate is the fact tonight Grayson
Waller is winning that 4-way.
Hey, Melo, a real superstar is going to take that championship from you.
Okay, look.
Everybody wants to be a winner, but who's going to do
what it takes to really win?
Two weeks Spring Breakin', I see a whole lot of thems,
but there can only be one him.
[CarMelo Hayes' music plays]
[Vic] Well, Bron breaker has been invited. We know three of the four.
Who will round out the field in our massive main event
to determine the number one contender for the NXT title
two weeks at Spring Breakin'?
Hey, we're up next. Are we good?
Let's see, considering you tried to ruin my relationship
by telling Brooks that I was cheating on him, yes
I ruined it?
You might as well have tried.
I'm good, and Brooks and I are great.
Now let's focus on getting our tag team titles back.
Well, something we can agree on.
By any means necessary.
Here we go. You have got to be kidding me.
I don't want that goody two shoes, Fallon Henley as my partner.
I need "hee ha -- Fallon Henry"
that's the only way we're going to beat--
you want to see that side of me?
How about I show you right now?
Guys, guys, y'all are up next, can you please just focus
on the match and not each other?
Where's Brooks?
I don't know, beats me, man.
He's not coming.
What? Why?
It ain't like Brooks to miss something this important.
Brooks doesn't want to be around either of you right now.
Just focus on the titles, brother. Just focus on the titles.
What's up tiktok?
In case you missed last week's episode of NXT, my best friend,
"daredevil" Dani Palmer is debuting.
Let's go, baby. I'm so excited.
We're finally going to be on NXT together.
I'm so excited.
What the heck is going on here?
Making a tiktok, baby.
You're making tiktoks in my parking lot?
This is a public parking lot.
No, no, no, no.
This is Tiffany's space. You guys never asked for permission.
Whatever.
Toodles.
Actually, you know what?
Nobody cares who you're dating with, and nobody cares you guys
are best friends.
Ew.
Anyways.
Anyways daredevil Dani Palmer, debuting soon.
Be sure to check it out. See you.
[music]
[Vic] Well, Dani is very shortly.
Also, Stratton, Ruca, go one on one later tonight.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall
is for the NXT women's tag team championship.
Introducing first, the challengers the team of Fallon Henry
and Kiana James.
[Vic] Look around, Booker. There is no Jensen.
It is Kiana James who said, "He cannot stand to be around Henley
or his tag team partner Josh Briggs."
[music plays]
[announcer] The opponents, they are NXT women's tag team champions,
Isla Dawn and alba Fyre.
[Vic] For the challengers, there is really more turmoil than ever.
Then the question becomes, "will cooler heads prevail here tonight?"
[Book] What do you mean cooler heads? Are you kidding me, Vic?
-[Vic] They got to get on the same page. -[Book] What do you mean am I kidding you?
Can they get on the same page?
[Book] There's no way.
[Vic] You talk about checks and championships all the time.
[Book] You're exactly right.
You need to think about these big pictures, that is, checks
and championships, but many teams have broken up between,
trust me on that. The rocker is descending.
[Vic] At rematch of course, at Stand & Deliver.
But doesn't all this play into the hands that uneasy tension
play right into the champions, Fyre and Dawn?
[Book] Come on, Vic.
Of course, it do.
A quote comes to mind when I think about Dawn and Fyre,
" if you can't trust the messengers, you can't trust the message."
The epitome of these two.
[Vic] The NXT women's tag team titles on the line.
Fallon seemed to be taken back, though, that Brooks Jensen
didn't want to be here.
You can already see argument between the challengers
who were once champions beginning.
You think this is great, don't you?
[Book] Brooks is probably in the miracle friendly tap right now.
[Vic] Well, look who is starting off hot?
As James and Henley want that gold back.
I think you can agree with this philosophy because, apparently,
Kiana James follows it.
They're going to win tonight by any means necessary.
[Book] I like the attitude.
Too many tag teams got together and went to the top so quick,
but how quick do we fall apart, Vic?
[Vic] Well, a quick tap was made and Fallon and Henley,
and for that matter, Josh Briggs on the outside don't exactly agree
with that. It doesn't work for them.
[Book] I like that tag right there, "by any means necessary."
Right now they're working together like a well-oiled machine.
[Vic] Into the cover, for the titles.
[Book] Oh, yes. I like it.
[Vic] Well, a quick kick out at one.
Right now, the storm is coming to Dawn and Fyre.
The tag was made, alba Fyre is legal.
Henley does not realize it.
Fallon now certainly just realized who is legal,
and she's not going to like what she sees-- bam.
-When she gets spun around.
[Book] Let me tell you something, Vic.
Fyre and Dawn together may be unbeatable as a tag team.
[Vic] Wait a minute, wait a minute.
A cover back to the live-action in the ring.
A kick out, a near fall, and whoa, he has arrived.
That is Jensen. Jensen is here.
Maybe he had a change of heart.
[Book] Maybe he should have stayed at home.
The team right now is gelling perfectly together, Vic.
[Vic] Well, maybe that will be what the challengers need
here in this moment, to see Jensen, to have the team back as one unit.
Because right now Henley is being decimated.
[Book] What are you talking about? What are you talking about?
Right now the team is working together.
You don't think that's going to-- [crosstalk] Come on.
[Vic] They're getting their ass kicked, Booker.
They're getting beat right now.
They need Jensen out here to be a whole unit again.
[Book] Another cheerleader?
That's what you're talking about? We need another cheerleader out here.
We don't need that in our business right now, Vic.
[Vic] A big backdrop.
James talking a little bit to Fyre, Fyre now just dragging
her, trying to drag Henley back. A little bit of separation.
Two tags made, and now it is James, it is Dawn.
[Book] Kiana James, she is a real boss that if anybody
can get the job done, it's going to be her, Vic.
[Vic] We saw our new women's tag team champions crowned on raw 24 hours ago.
Will we see it happen here again tonight on NXT?
[Book] One woman wrecking crew.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Kiana James in with a game plan. She is executing it.
Turns right around, makes a tag.
[Book] If she just gets Fallon in there the same age, Vic,
they could become the new tag team champions here tonight.
[Vic] It looks like the challengers finally for maybe the first time
in several weeks are operating on the same page.
That's right out of Briggs and Jensen playbook, that's a little two for one.
Challengers are in control. Are we about to crown new tag champs?
Back live on NXT.
The women's tag team championships on the line.
The champions in control of the challengers, and really
the champions Dawn and Fyre have been in control throughout the break.
This was the turning point for the champions to really take control.
How powerful can Dawn and Fyre truly become, Booker?
[Book] Come on, Vic.
That dark cloud right now just hanging over this women's division.
Right now there is rain and potential Gale-force winds in the forecast, Vic.
They could be could be great.
[Vic] Oh, up and over. Shoulders down. Near fall, almost.
Had new champions as James just cut off as soon as she got back
to her feet, and another tag made between Fyre and Dawn.
Really, this unholy unit, as you just mentioned, has placed
a dark cloud over the women's division.
But look at Kiana James continuing to fight through,
fight free, into a cover. Another near fall.
Somehow Fyre able to kick out, but James desperate right now,
Book, she's got to make a tag.
[Book] You're talking about a team that could be great, Vic.
No one saw it coming.
Shocked the universe winning those tag team championships.
If they could just get on the same page, Vic, they could truly
go down as one of the greats.
I'm talking about Kiana James and Fallon Henley.
[Vic] While Dawn and Fyre want to scorch the earth, James and Henley
want to recapture their gold.
As you see, Briggs on the outside trying to rally
Kiana James, she's so close. Dawn has tagged in.
Finally, here comes Fallon Henley.
[Book] I'm not too big on cheerleading, but if that's how you get
to get your team.
Back in the game. You know, go for it.
[Vic] Boy. Henley going for it right now. Big right.
Look at some innovative offense. Finishing off the bulldog.
[Book] Yes. Beautiful.
Talking about innovative. Vic, that was nice.
[Vic] Here's that yee-haw mentality that James Henley had to have tonight.
Big right hand just wrath fire.
[Book] You know I'm big on by any means necessary and right now,
Fallon Henley's doing a hell of a job.
[Vic] Didn't get all of it.
Got enough to take down Dawn, and Fyre breaking things
up in the last moment. Huge action still to come, obviously.
Sol Ruca, Tiffany Stratton, which we've talked about.
[Book] Oh, can't wait for that one.
[Vic] Then the massive main event.
Who will be the number one contender for the NXT title at Spring Breakin'.
This is about the NXT women's tag team titles.
It's Henley and Dawn both on the same page.
Buckling each other's knees. But look who is standing alba fire.
[Book] Fyre just delivered that bomb. Just a second ago.
[Vic] Oh, oh.
[Book] Oh. Whoa.
That could be it.
[Vic] That could be-- wait a minute.
By any means necessary.
We've seen that bag come into play before. Jensen is here.
[crowd cheers]
[Book] Told you.
[Vic] Well, things breaking down in more than one way.
As now Fyre, Dawn taking control of this match-up.
[Book] That's it.
That's it, Vic.
[Vic] Look at Dawn dragging over Fyre into the cover
as the champions retain. [bell rings]
[music plays]
[announcer] Here are your winners and still
the NXT women's tag team champions,
alba Fyre and Isla Dawn.
[Vic] I don't want to take anything away from what the champions
just did here tonight. Obviously, the line has been drawn in the sand.
We saw Jensen try to get into this matchup and interject that bag,
but it led to the downfall here tonight just like it did in Los Angeles.
[music]
NXT is about to blast off to a new stratosphere because,
finally, "Supernova 11" noam dar has arrived.
I'm a combination of swag and style.
An elegant savage with unlimited potential.
There is a lot of fantastic superstars in WWE.
There's only one supernova.
I open people's eyes, I take breaths away and I break jaws.
I'm a world-class performer. I revolutionized a whole new match style.
The heritage cup rules match designed to pay homage
to the great history of European wrestler. Two falls to a finish.
Six rounds three minutes a round, 20 seconds in between.
It tests your strategy, your stamina, and your technique.
It started in NXT UK, but now I've brought my cup and my talents to NXT.
I'm the best at this. I'll be honest, I'm a technical master.
Nobody can do it like me.
Slicing elbows, heavy knees, shark kicks, slick submissions.
The whole lineage of European wrestling belongs to me.
I'm the longest-reigning and only two-time NXT heritage cup champion.
We came across a point to see what NXTs best have to offer.
It's time to separate the sheep from the goats.
Which one of you dafties is going to step up to the cup?
Don't forget there's levels to this and I'm the top.
Check, please.
[music]
[Vic] Oh, from a prestigious cup to a hero's trophy, we have all
been invited
to the MVP award ceremony by Chase University for Duke Hudson.
Next on NXT.
[Vic] Well, there you see Dragon Lee getting ready to take
the next step possibly in his NXT journey. We know he is one of the three superstars.
Will Bron Breakker be the fourth?
Huge fatal four-way main event to determine the number one contender
for Spring Breakin'g still to come,
but now it's time for awards ceremony.
[music]
[crowd claps]
[crowd cheers]
Good evening, everyone.
I'm here as professor and Dean of schools of Andre Chase University.
Thanks to the courage of tonight's award recipient.
At Stand & Deliver, the chips were down.
This man went above and beyond the call of duty.
He earned the distinction of most valuable player.
Now, we haven't always seen eye-to-eye,
but the one thing
I know we can agree on is that you'll always go to fight for me.
We'll stand alongside each other and we'll welcome whoever steps up
and we'll show those sorry ass mother--
I apologize. I apologize.
Live TV.
Without further ado,
I bring to you
Andre Chase University's MVP, Duke Hudson.
[crowd cheers]
[Book] I'm down with that.
[crowd cheers]
Wow.
Thank you, Mr. Chase.
I don't like award ceremonies.
I don't want it to be about me. I don't want the attention on me.
I often say that it's not about chase me, it's about Chase U.
As I stand here thinking about Stand & Deliver, millions around
the world watching me on the biggest night of my career
on the biggest event that NXT has to offer, Duke Hudson took
the entire university, everyone and everything in it,
put it on my large back and I took them to the promised land.
Now, now, now, now this isn't just me coming out
here and patting myself on the large back I was talking about earlier.
No, it was a group effort.
I merely led the march towards evil, towards the death.
To my mentor, Mr. Chase, thank you.
Thea hail, thank you, I guess.
Now Duke Hudson is Chase University's MVP.
[crowd cheers]
[crowd chants "MVP"]
MVP, love hearing it, love spelling it out.
There's another word I'd like to spell out right now.
I've never got to do this before. I didn't ask permission.
Join me. Rise from your seat. Stand and join in with me.
Here we go. Give me a C.
[crowd "C"]
H [crowd "H"]
A [crowd "A"]
S [crowd "S"]
E. [crowd "E"]
-U! -To break this up,
[crowd boos]
I'm sure everybody here wants to know what I have to say.
Last week--
Bron, you're interrupting something important here.
For good reason.
You see, there's a number one contender Fatal 4-way match later tonight.
Everyone keeps coming up to me going, "Bron, Bron, why are you not
in the match?"
You heard our champion come out here, Melo, he wants me in the match.
I finally realize that that championship is nothing but a curse on my career.
I also realized that I don't need the approval of these scum bags anymore.
You people are going to see a side of me that you have never seen before.
Mr. MVP, Duke Hudson, if anyone should take my place
in the number one contenders match tonight, it's all yours, my man.
[Vic] Oh.
[Book] Wow.
Man.
[Vic] Well, the answers to the questions from last week seem to be loud and clear.
[Book] Yes.
[Vic] Wait a minute.
There it is.
That's where I grew up, in that house if you'd call it that.
That window, it's where I'd stare out at night dreaming
of the day that I'd get out.
My brother and I battling broken trust and dealing with my parents' demons,
the definition of a vicious cycle.
My mother always told us that we didn't even deserve to be happy,
so as soon as I got the chance, I ran away and I never looked back.
I am human, I want to be loved just like everyone else does.
Jacy Jayne knows all of this, that's why she couldn't let me
have my moment at Stand & Deliver,
always reaching for something better, kind of the story of my life.
Jacy Jayne broke my heart, broke my face,
but she will never break my will.
Like the Rose I have inked on my arm, my story started out jagged and ugly,
and then bloomed into something beautiful.
Hey, stupids, I'd like to have a word with you.
Get the door.
[Background noise]
[Vic] I bet you didn't think he was going to see that.
[bell rings]
[Javier Bernal's music plays]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first Javier Bernal.
[Eddy Thorpe's music plays]
[announcer] His opponent, Eddy Thorpe.
[Vic] Well, for Eddy Thorpe this is another chance to make a statement.
If you think about Javier Bernal, I had a chance to talk
to him earlier today, he said, "Vic, tonight's going to be a historic night.
I take my first steps to main eventing."
Listen to what I'm about to say, main-eventing battleground,
which of course our next premium live event will be in memorial day weekend.
[Book] Hey, man, I like the attitude.
I see something in Bernal if he can just forget about those get-rich-quick scheme,
big body this, big body that and get
focused and get a win under his belt, get some confidence,
he might have something.
[Vic] He's focused on thorpe who really came onto the scene with a lot of hype,
and since entering the performance center most will say he's lived up to it.
That being Eddy Thorpe.
[Book] Well, Eddy Thorpe well, he got a win over Xyon Quinn on level up,
this gives a striker, he puts his combinations
together very well in that one weapon, the suplex, he goes to it very,
very often, Vic.
[Vic] A little feeling-out process early on.
There comes Bernal, nice takedown, and thorpe hanging on.
It is official.
Duke Hudson has been given, has been granted and will
have the fourth spot
in our massive main event later tonight to determine
the new number one contender for the NXT title.
Here comes Eddy Thorpe taking on Javier Bernal.
Bernal has also been saying to anyone who's listening,
if you're standing on the tracks, you don't want to be when the big body
train is coming through.
[Book] Like I said, I see something in big body Javi, but going back
to what you just said a minute ago, MVP trophy, what the hell is that?
What would that be?
[Vic] After what transpired, Duke Hudson could earn a lot more--
[Book] oh, wow.
[Vic] Just that MVP trophy.
As we're starting to see the true colors of Bron Breakker.
That's Damon Kemp.
You got to wonder what exactly Damon Kemp is doing out here at this moment.
[Book] I don't know, Vic.
I don't know, maybe he's scouting, looking on this kid, Eddy Thorpe.
Maybe he wants a piece of the the action.
[Vic] Watch out, Book.
[Book] Oh, yes, some little champagne wishes and caviar treats.
[Vic] That didn't even fit in right there in this matchup right now.
Now, you're just talking nonsense. Bernal getting back in.
[Book] What are you talking about?
[Vic] What?
[Book] What are you talking about?
[Vic] What are you talking about?
I'm talking about Javier Bernal and thorpe in this moment,
a hard-hitting matchup with both superstars so much to look forward to.
I want to talk about Eddy Thorpe for a moment as Bernal
just taking thorpe down.
I might have to change my vote to Javier Bernal,
this could be a massive upset.
Into the cover and a near fall.
[Book] All he needs is one win, Vic, that set your confidence on fire.
[Vic] Good point.
Suppose you have to credit Javi that he's got big goals
and he's looking towards the future.
[Book] To knock off this kid, Eddy Thorpe, would be a start, Vic.
Like I said if he could just stay focused, I really think big
body Javi has a lot of the tools, he may be missing--
[Vic] oh, wow.
[Book] One, two, maybe three, but he's going to be okay.
[Vic] Bernal trying to maybe turn into a Boston Crab.
Now, maybe his second opinion trying to figure out something
and finally navigating over, but a nice counter by Thorpe.
Again, it's Bernal who said he's done playing second fiddle here in NXT,
wants his moment and he's working towards that.
Look at Eddy Thorpe.
[Book] Let it be known that Bernal is thinking right here trying
to slow the action down with this kid, Eddy Thorpe,
because he knows this kid is a striker.
He knows he's going for that one shot-- here we go, the kill shot.
Yes.
[Vic] Well, thorpe looking to manifest his destiny,
someone who displays proudly his native American heritage and right now
dropping the elbow.
Into the cover, the count and near fall.
[Book] Man, you look in the eyes of this kid, Eddy Thorpe, you can tell
he's not here to play games.
He's not here to make friends or anything like that, Vic,
he's about the checks, he's about the championship, Vic,
and I like that attitude.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Nice move by Bernal. Could this be it?
Could this be the big moment?
Thorpe just able to kick out.
What a matchup this has been.
We always talk about the stars of tomorrow here on Tuesday nights in NXT.
Eddy Thorpe has come in with a lot of prestige
and now we have a turning around.
Bernal, inside cradle, shoulders down, almost had the upset,
but as you said, what a win this would be for Bernal,
who gets caught, gets dropped.
[Book] Talk about that one match that can make you a star too,
Vic, and to be an international star like this kid right here,
Eddie thorpe, would be huge, but i don't know.
[Vic] Into the cover and the Alpha wolf stands tall.
[bell rings]
[Eddy Thorpe's music plays]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Eddy Thorpe.
[Vic] Damon Kemp looking on the big body train
has been derailed by Damon Kemp.
Again, I ask you, Book, why was Damon Kemp out here?
I just told you, Damon Kemp may be wanting a piece of the action,
some champagne wishes and caviar, Vic, let it be the party, man.
I'll just let that one sink in to everybody.
Hey, I want to talk about another interaction that happened earlier today.
It took place in the locker room area here at the performance center.
Yes.
Look at this.
Apparently, they're just letting anyone out here nowadays?
Gallus, Joe, listen, a lot of things have changed
since the last time we saw each other, okay?
Whoa, whoa, is that so?
Yes, as a matter of fact, I've been busting my ass training,
and in a couple of weeks, I'm going to be ready for my debut.
Oh, you hear that?
A couple of weeks, boys, no time like the present, Hank.
Yes, how about we move on that debut to tonight,
make it one to remember.
Tonight?
Yes.
You want to go tonight?
Hey, hey, hey--
no, I can't believe you're saying tonight.
Yes.
That's enough.
What are you doing?
Break it up. Give it up, loser.
Get out of here.
Some things never change.
Typical Gallus, only picking fights with those they know
they can easily vanquish.
Because they know street low lives only reach a certain level.
Anyway, there's more than enough Gallus to go around, lads.
Is that right, Mr. Coffey?
You claim to fight anyone and everyone, yet the Dyad have been ostracized
from the tag team title.
All you had to do was ask.
We'd love another chance to kick your ass just like back in the day.
Hey, we're not asking, we're telling.
[Vic] Tensions are running high here tonight.
[Tiffany Stratton's music plays]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] Someone who loves to be in the spotlight.
That is the so-called center of the universe.
[Book] Yes, indeed.
[Vic] Who will the world be talking about at the end of tonight?
Stratton or her opponent, Sol Ruca?
They go one-on-one next.
[crowd boos]
Axiom, what is your biggest fear?
Is it your future or is it your past? Is it looking in the mirror
and seeing the guy behind the mask?
It seems I have your attention.
What comes next won't be anything new.
You can't expose me because I'm exposing you.
Sincerely, scrypts.
[Sol Ruca's music plays]
[announcer] Making her way to the ring, Sol Ruca.
[Vic] Book, we saw on TikTok earlier, we've seen social media.
I just want to throw this at you point-blank.
Is Tiffany Stratton jealous of the attention Sol Ruca has got?
[Book] Come on, Vic.
That's the world we live in and the social media world was all about clickbait.
It's all about the following and who has the most.
No doubt Sol Ruca is an attention-getter, Vic,
but there's no jealousy because this woman, Tiffany Stratton,
she's in a class of her own.
[Vic] When it comes to both these superstars, you can't question
the athleticism of either.
Who in your opinion is more athletic?
Let's get you on record here.
[Book] Look, let me tell you something.
There's trained and there's untrained.
Both of these women are well-trained in cheerleading, ice skating.
Here in the ring, they're good at what they do, Vic.
[Vic] I see. Surfing.
[Book] Look here, what I'm saying is, from the beginning since
they were little girls, they've been training for this moment right here.
[Vic] Well, there you go, there's Tiffany Stratton.
Talking about her training, she certainly has come a long way,
found herself in the spotlight in Los Angeles.
Sol Ruca trying to work towards that stage,
work towards those championship matches,
and there's no doubt these two
are ready to take the next step in their career.
[Book] In my opinion, Vic, these two right here in the future,
in the near future, going to be the pillars of this NXT women's division.
[Vic] Much like both these superstars have done,
we know that new superstars ready to emerge here in NXT and Sol Ruca
early on has had control and an elbow from Stratton who tries
to follow it up and then just gets overpowered by Sol Ruca.
Now both women gunning for the NXT women's championship.
How has Indi Hartwell adapted from being the hunter to the hunted?
[Book] I don't want to break away from this action right here,
but now Indi Hartwell, she's gaining that knowledge.
The understanding of what it takes to win, Vic.
Just stepping up and being that locker room leader maybe did a lot for her.
I don't know what it is.
[Vic] Well, someone who's Sol Ruca certainly has been in the corner
of in the past, that being the new NXT women's champion,
and Tiffany Stratton has had her one-on-one battles
with the champion as well.
What a matchup between these two highly touted superstars here.
[Book] Yes.
That's just a little appetizer.
This is going to be a seven-course meal,
Vic. Sit back and relax, I'm ready for the coffee and dessert.
[Vic] Are we actually going to see some sportsmanship out of Stratton?
I should have known better than that-- Oh, ripping the hair.
The takedown into a moonsault which transitions into a cover
and a near fall.
[Book] If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying, Vic.
I look at Tiffany Stratton, she is that extraordinary talent.
She's a student of this game, Vic, but she will take
any advantage she possibly can.
[Vic] Well, we've seen that mean side and we've seen her go
to those different lengths
that others are not willing to go to. Trying to hyperextend the elbow.
Stratton into the cover, hook of the leg center of the ring and a kick out.
Is that what is giving Stratton the advantage
per se in this match here tonight?
[Book] Let me tell you something, Vic, that's something you need,
that killer instinct.
You can't be hesitating for one moment, especially with someone like Sol Ruca.
[crowd chants "let's go, sol"]
[Vic] NXT universe trying to rally Sol Ruca as ruka just took a--
and right back to the elbow.
You got to start wondering how much damage has been done
to the left shoulder and elbow as we've seen Stratton now focused
on a body part of ruca.
Into the cover, another hook of the leg and another near fall.
[Book] Ruca's definitely in dire straits right now,
but ruca's on that fast track to the top.
I think she just needs a few more reps, Vic,
just to gain a little bit more experience.
Right now seems to be fighting uphill with Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] We had the conversations on about one match, what it can do for your career.
Iyo sky, huge win last night on monday night raw.
One high-profile win can change everything in a career.
[Book] Yes, indeed.
Trust me, I remember my first television championship.
Rick martel forgot his boots, I stepped in, became the television champ.
Six television championships, the greatest television champion of all time.
My god, man.
[Vic] Calm down, Book. Calm down.
Now we're trying to refocus on this matchup as Stratton right
back in on ruca.
Both these women with those championship dreams we've talked about,
and this could be a huge match for both of them as they push forward.
Here in this year, we got Spring Breakin' two weeks,
we got battleground coming up in may.
[Book] Yes, indeed, and right now Sol Ruca is being tested, Vic.
Her heart, her will, her determination, everything is on the line
right here in a matchup like this.
[Vic] There's some of the strength being showcased.
What a powerslam.
Cover, count, and--
[Book] So close. So close.
[Vic] The right shoulder just getting up for Stratton,
but look who's the first one back to their feet.
It is Tiffany Stratton.
[Book] Tiffany Stratton, you don't have to think about her cardio
or anything like that.
She's in great shape, Vic.
Both of these ladies are in tip-top shape and ready for this contest here tonight.
Oh, yes, a double.
[Vic] Oh, a second powerslam.
Will the second time be the charm? Another kick out by Stratton.
Stratton now may be doing the wise thing, just trying to get out of dodge.
Trying to regroup, trying to get breath.
[Book] She wants control right now, trying to create some space, Vic.
Trying to create a little bit of space and she did a great job
doing that right there.
Sol Ruca just ran into that big shot.
[Vic] Well, let Stratton regroup to go to the outside
and now Tiffany Stratton trying to-- whoa, inside cradle.
Is this going to be enough, and another kick out.
Everything Tiffany Stratton has thrown to Sol Ruca,
has been able to counter.
So close to the rope, and give credit to Stratton.
Knew where she was, ring awareness.
[Book] Let me tell you right now.
Ruca seems to be a little desperate right now, Vic.
Not totally on top of her game here tonight.
[Vic] Ruca charging in.
Oh, gets caught and then planted.
[Book] Oh, yes.
[Vic] Now Stratton looking back as she starts to climb for the moonsault.
[Book] Beautiful. Beautiful.
One, two, three. Ring the bell.
[bell rings]
[Tiffany Stratton's music plays]
[crowd boos]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] What a showing from both superstars, but in the end,
it is Tiffany Stratton being able to put together
what would be the deciding factor in this matchup.
Picture-perfect from the top, and Tiffany Stratton certainly
showing that she is the indeed the center of the universe.
Picking up another victory here on NXT.
[crowd boos]
Here's the water, Mr Chase.
You feel okay to get through it, but you're really hurt.
I'm okay. I'm okay.
You know what, Mr. Chase? I ought to thank you for what you did.
Taking one for the team. For the university if you will.
Sacrificing yourself so that I can go on to win tonight's Fatal 4-way match.
Oh, Fatal 4-way. Yes.
Now Duke Hudson is going to be the first to finally bring
home gold to Chase University.
Chase u. Chase u. Chase u.
Oh, yes.
You got it, Duke.
I know, I've done it.
[Vic] A lot going on for Chase U, but there is the resident mean girl of NXT.
She returned last week attacking Indi Hartwell.
Cora Jade will speak next on NXT.
I'm now joined by diamond mine. Ivy, you requested this time.
What's on your mind?
Divide and conquer.
Last week, I handled my issue with Tatum, and now diamond mine is back to us three.
At Stand & Deliver, Gallus played their ace in the hole
when they had Joe Coffey come out so they could escape with those titles.
but Now they're out of surprises.
They can keep crossing their arms and trying to get big and tough,
but next week we're going to find out
because we're issuing a challenge.
Creed brothers versus Gallus for the NXT tag team championships.
Earlier tonight, Dyad declared their intentions
for a tag team title match as well.
Dyad, they always continue to get in everything, but honestly,
McKenzie, we're not done with Gallus yet.
Yes, that's right.
Our focus is on Gallus, and Joe Coffey is in action tonight,
so we'll be out there. Thank you, McKenzie.
Let's go.
You got it. Vic and Booker, back to you.
Excuse me, McKenzie.
To the surprise of no one, another victory for the center of the universe.
How I'm not the number one contender completely fascinates me.
I know Indi Hartwell's totally scared of me.
I've beaten her twice within three months.
She's the most beautiful champion ever.
Is this another Tiffany epiphany?
Gross. Toodles.
[Cora Jade's music plays]
[Vic] It appears the line is getting longer for the NXT women's title.
[announcer] Please welcome Cora Jade.
Do I have everybody's attention now?
Last week I returned to find the NXT women's division completely
flipped upside down.
I believe it's time to start humbling some people around here, shall we?
I'll start with the most athletic woman in NXT, Zoey Stark.
Zoey, I'll be honest, there's some things that you can do in this ring
that even I can't do, so I'll give it to you.
There is one thing that you will never be able to do,
and I know why you're always so angry, Zoey.
I'm just the only one woman enough around here to say it,
and the fact is that you will always be the challenger,
never the champion.
Which brings me to my next person, our former NXT women's champion,
Roxanne Perez.
My old bestie.
Roxanne, I put you on the map the second I put that tag team
championship in your back.
I'm the only reason you're here, but you know what?
What you went through, I'm not going to touch because it's real,
and I knew you. I still know you.
I knew what you went through, so I'm not going to talk about it.
The thing is, how long are you going to use it as your crutch?
We're all fighting our own demons, Roxanne,
you're not some special exception.
The only difference is, you're just proof that some of us are a little bit better
at handling the pressure than others.
Speaking of handling the pressure, Gigi Dolin.
To be honest, Gigi, I kind of thought you would crumble
without toxic attraction, and I probably speak for everybody else, but you didn't.
You were fingertips away from that title.
I saw your video earlier, but let's get one thing perfectly straight,
that title says, "Cora Jade."
Why don't you go on and don't let the door hit your big
Instagram famous ass on the way out.
Which Instagram famous can only make me think of one person,
Tiffany Stratton.
Listen, Tiffany, I love the confidence, the ego, you look the part,
and let's be honest, you play it even better.
Here's an epiphany for you, I run this place, not you.
[crowd boos]
Lyra Valkyria, I don't even know anything about you.
I'm not a big fan of birds or whatever other weird stuff
you're into, but I'll give it to you.
You attack anything with a pulse, and in that ladder match,
you showed absolutely no fear.
If there's one person that you should fear in this NXT women's locker room,
it's me,
which leaves me with one woman left,
our new NXT women's champion, Indi Hartwell, the biggest shock
of wrestlemania weekend.
Can you believe it?
Everyone's chanting, "you deserve it."
Let's be honest, I was sitting there chanting, "took you long enough."
Indi, this isn't your little fairy tale.
This is my NXT and I am the hero of this story.
[crowd boos]
It's the truth.
[Lyra Valkyria's music plays]
Cora Jade, this said it best. You can shut up now.
You can cut through the women's division with your vicious tongue,
but let me ask you, what's the reason behind it?
Let me be blunt for a second, is it because in your absence
the entire women's locker room took a step forward?
You know what?
Why don't you just do us all a favor and go fly off to wherever
else the rest of the women's division is? I don't want to hear it.
Watching Stand & Deliver didn't create jealousy, did it?
Oh, I bet it was a big reality check.
A real humbling experience.
[crowd chants "Cora's jealous"]
Look at me, Cora, look at me.
If you want to come back a house on fire and reach the peak of the mountain
on the microphone, go right ahead.
I'll give you your crown right here and now, but when it comes
to that championship, if you even go near it, I'll rip your eyes out.
[crowd cheers]
[Vic] Oh.
Valkyria answering right back.
[Book] Wow.
[Vic] Cora just and I mean just getting out of the way.
She can call herself the hero, she's more like the villain,
and she was just humbled by Valkyria.
The intense Ilja Dragunov is extra motivated heading
into tonight's showdown just moments away with Von Wagner.
If Wagner loses, there's no more Mr. Stone.
These two go one-on-one next live on NXT.
Wes Lee, you're on an amazing run as NXT north American champion,
closing in on a record number of successful title offenses.
How do you stay so sharp?
I still got the chip on my shoulder, McKenzie, and with the amount
of talent that we have here in NXT, I have to remain on point.
There's been so many great champions that have held this title
before me and many of them are on raw and smackdown now,
and I just really want to make sure that my talent is--
yes, north American champion.
What's up?
Your match with axiom last week was just so good
and I am just such a fan of your high-flying ability.
Our only question for you is, can you get it done when you're grounded?
You're talking about like the whole styles makes fights debate.
I'm pretty sure the debate--
it's a one-sided argument.
Why are you so intense?
Wes, how are you supposed to run and jump your way around
the ring when your ligaments are torn and you're all tied up
and the only option you have is to tap out?
Only option now?
Look, I have a feeling I know where all of this is going,
y'all. If you want an opportunity, simply say so.
You know I'm down.
Bring your game plan, bring your strategies, whatever you want.
I only have one, keep this. Now, if you excuse me.
Kenzie.
[Von Wagner's music plays]
[Vic] Wes Lee always a fighting champion.
[Book] A hell of a champion, Vic.
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied by Mr. Stone, Von Wagner.
[Vic] A lot riding on this match for Von Wagner.
More on that in just a moment.
[Ilja Dragunov'smusic plays]
[announcer] His opponent, Ilja Dragunov.
[crowd cheers]
[Vic] Let's refocus on the task at hand in this moment, Ilja Dragunov,
Von Wagner because Von Wagner loses Mr. Stone is gone.
This is a stipulation that Mr. Stone tossed
into this match after what transpired last week.
That begs this question, who has more to lose, Von Wagner or Mr. Stone.
[Book] Let me tell you something. This could be a huge mistake by Mr. Stone.
Let me tell you. Von wagners don't come along too often.
6'5, 260-pound of romping, stomping, grave digging, destruction.
Let me tell you something. What a big shot.
[Vic] Oh, what a start.
[Book] Tough champions aren't born, Vic, they're created.
You got to get in that laboratory.
You got to make a Frankenstein, and that's what this man Von Wagner is.
[Vic] Are you trying to say that Mr. Stone has been holding Von Wagner back?
[Book] Look here.
I'm not going to say what's the deal between Wagner and stone,
but he obviously don't know the potential of a man like a Von Wagner.
Shaquille O'Neals don't come along too often in the NBA, Vic.
[Vic] That is true, but you just feel right now the NXT universe
shocked what they are witnessing because Von Wagner's come out
here and has decimated Ilja Dragunov.
Take another look.
Check out the distance, the height, and a nasty landing
for Dragunov who's trying his best right now to fight back in this matchup.
As you put it, against a much larger superstar in Von Wagner.
[Book] Von Wagner, he knows all the moves, Vic.
That's not his problem.
He just needs to figure out how to set his man up
and then how to take that man out.
Tonight could be that night with Dragunov.
[Vic] An argument between the two, that being stone and Von Wagner.
Stone was yelling, win the match.
Von Wagner trying to continue to beat down and hurt Ilja Dragunov.
Look, not many men will stand up and look Von Wagner in the eye
and not be intimidated.
Ilja Dragunov is one of those men.
[Book] Dragunov is not going to be intimidated by anybody,
but he's dealing with a man on a mission right now in Von Wagner who
needs this victory more than anything.
I'm going to tell you, Vic, a win over the mad dragon will set
you up for-- oh, my god. Man.
[Vic] Constantine special right on the button for Dragunov,
and can Dragunov hoist Von Wagner?
[Book] Oh, no, Vic.
Oh, he can't do this.
There's no way he's going to do-- oh, yes.
[Vic] Dragunov pure power on display, and this is a man in Ilja Dragunov
who hit that torpedo in la, who was so close
to becoming the north American champion.
Trying to get that bad taste out of his mouth.
[Book] Yes. So close to gold, Vic, and a guy that don't mind throwing caution
to the wind, but injury, nagging knee injuries--
[Vic] speaking of getting tossed.
[Book] Is a setback that this man really don't need in his life.
[Vic] Once again Von Wagner just throwing Dragunov around,
and then planting Dragunov center of the ring.
This will be the biggest win.
Spoke a little bit too soon for Von Wagner.
[Book] Let me tell you something.
Somebody like Von Wagner, I wish I had this man in my camp.
Check him out. Check this out right here.
Look at the power.
Just putting Dragunov down right now.
[Vic] Now just trying to swing away.
The kick connected, but Dragunov snapping right back.
It was Dragunov last week who told Von Wagner,
it's better to be invited to the fight than to have to sit at home.
[Book] Goodnight.
[Vic] What a blow from Dragunov.
Setting his sights, and then going right through Wagner.
Cover, count.
Goodbye, Mr. Stone. [bell rings]
[Ilja Dragunov's music plays]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Ilja Dragunov.
[Vic] Take nothing away from what Von Wagner came out of the gates with,
heavy artillery as you would say.
[Book] Pretty good, Vic. Right now, you look at this man.
Look at this one big shot right here by Ilja Dragunov.
Oh, man, right on the chin.
[Vic] Again, we've seen that lay out many of superstars,
but we've seen that torpedo win Ilja Dragunov championship
gold in the past.
Here tonight, huge win for Dragunov, and we know what's next for Von Wagner
because, as the stipulation stated,
Mr. Stone is done with Von Wagner.
[Dijak's music plays]
You say that pain makes you feel alive?
Yes.
That's great because I'm going to make you immortal.
You think so?
[Dijak's music plays]
Hey, there he is. There he is.
Hey, kid. What's up?
Big moment tonight. You ready, boss?
Brother, I wasn't suppose to debut for a couple more weeks.
Brother, this is the WWE, man.
You have got to be ready for any given opportunity, bro.
You're right, you're right.
Besides, this isn't my first run-in with Coffey and Gallus.
Joe Coffey everywhere he's been he's been a player, he's been a top guy.
That means tonight I get to show the world what I'm all about.
Yes, man.
Hey, this is your moment, man. You got this.
[Gallus' music plays]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied by the NXT tag team champions,
Mark Coffey and Wolfgang, representing Gallus, Joe Coffey.
[Vic] Joe Coffey made his return in Los Angeles at Stand & Deliver.
He returns to in-ring action against Tank Ledger next live on NXT.
JD McDonagh putting in the final moments of preparation.
Will it be McDonagh who will meet CarMelo Hayes in two weeks,
or will it be one of the other in the Fatal 4-way main event
matchup later tonight to determine the new number one
contender at Spring Breakin'?
[Tank Ledger's music plays]
[announcer] Making his way to the ring, Tank Ledger.
[Vic] Well, what a moment for Tank Ledger.
The first signee, the first WWE nil athlete.
You see a list of what he has accomplished.
Whether it's been in academics, whether it's been on the football field,
a former team captain defensive lineman at Northwestern,
but has all that prepared him for this moment?
Book, this is his debut. Emotions have to be running high.
[Book] Look, I don't know, man.
I don't know a lot about Tank Ledger, but I can say this,
I respect Tank Ledger for cutting his teeth the proper way,
going through the right channels to try to make it to the top.
Not like some people we know. [bell rings]
[Vic] Look, this is a tough test taking on a superstar like Joe Coffey
who Tank Ledger already has talked about it, Joe Coffey
will tell you about it too.
You take a look at his track record.
He has main evented big shows, he has been part of Gallus
who has been so dominating no matter what continent they've been on,
and Joe Coffey's in a foul mood today.
[Book] Not just that, Vic, that suspension.
Now, just being unjustly punished, that could change a man.
That could make you totally different.
That what Coffey is experiencing right now.
[Vic] He punched security. He punched officials.
What do you mean-- he was suspended for the right reasons.
As Tank Ledger knocking Joe Coffey off his feet.
Cover. What a win this would be.
You'd have to say this would be an upset too.
[Book] All that may be true what you just said, Vic, but it doesn't make
any difference as far as the way Joe Coffey feels.
Joe Coffey feels like that time off was his worst enemy.
That right there, trust me, it creeps into the mind being
at home not making that money.
Yes.
[Vic] That you cannot argue with, and you saw the back and forth
these two had earlier where some would argue that Coffey baited
ledger into this matchup here tonight.
As Tank Ledger trying to control the pace of the matchup,
but just being overpowered by Joe Coffey.
Into the cover goes Coffey.
Hook of the leg, and a kick out by tank. You heard from Coffey.
He said, he is not impressed with Tank Ledger's background.
[Book] Joe Coffey's in here to step on some toes, Vic,
and step on some toes and keep on walking, and it starts with Tank Ledger
here tonight.
Oh, yes. Check that big boot.
It was like a spartan kick.
[Vic] Tank Ledger not going to back down.
He's won over the coaches, he's won over the producers.
You saw Hank Walker talking, and Hank speaking like a true
veteran saying, things can change so quickly here in the WWE.
Tank Ledger wasn't prepared for this matchup.
Thought he wasn't going to make his debut for several more weeks.
[Book] Tank Ledger's right now being manhandled by Joe Coffey,
and the Coffey is really good, Vic.
It's really good right now to the last drop.
[Vic] We want to say the rest of Gallus on the outside.
Joe's brother, Mark, Wolfgang, the NXT tag team champions,
who had some run ins here tonight.
As Tank Ledger just hoisting and tossing Joe Coffey.
This could be the moment now. Tank might be able to start rolling.
[Book] That's man strength right there, Vic.
[Vic] Tank Ledger here, take a look at the strength one more time.
The height of tossing Joe Coffey, and Tank Ledger
he wants to follow in the footsteps of a fellow big 10 standout,
a former WWE champion.
I'm talking about the one and only Big E.
[Book] What? Big E?
[Vic] Yes, Big E.
[Book] They do look a little bit alike.
I see the resemblance, but this kid right now,
this kid Tank Ledger, he's heating up.
He's looking real good right now, Vic.
[Vic] Uh-oh, we might be going into tank mode.
-[Book] Oh, yes. -[Vic] Big splash.
Come on, is this going to be enough?
Tank was so close but right now he's never been in this sort
of water before.
[Book] He's never been in this kind of situation.
You talk about those butterflies, Vic, this kid probably has butterflies.
Right now those butterflies are lining up and they are about to fly straight
if he can just land his one big shot.
[Vic] Coffey the veteran holding on to the top rope for dear life
and able to slither his way free. Nobody home.
Tank putting on the brakes, and what a left hand.
[Book] Yes.
[Vic] Coffey might have broken his hand.
[Book] Vic, that was right out of the pugilism playbook right there.
What a big left hand shot to the jaw.
[Vic] What is in the mind now of Joe Coffey?
Obviously, its destruction of the mind of Coffey, he picked his moment
to make his return at Stand & Deliver and you could argue
that he's the sole reason Gallus still has the NXT tag team
titles around his waist.
[Book] Tank Ledger is probably wishing he'd had those extra
couple of weeks before this big day.
[Vic] The best for the bells.
[Book] I like this kid, Coffey, I like it, Vic.
[Vic] Look at Tank Ledger.
First it was Glasgow send off on the floor.
Then it was all the best for the bells. Tank Ledger though still moving.
He is still breathing. He is still fighting.
[Book] Yes.
-[Vic] He just gets drops one more time. -[Book] That's what I'm talking about.
It's over, period, Vic.
My god, man. [bell rings]
[Gallus' music plays]
[Vic] Joe Coffey on top.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Joe Coffey.
[Vic] What a debut, though, from Tank Ledger.
Tank Ledger took everything that Joe Coffey threw at him,
including that massive left hand which really turned the complexion
of the matchup, and then this Glasgow send off right
into this steel steps rocking Tank Ledger and then not just one, but two.
All the best for the bells.
This the second one that turned the lights out for Tank Ledger.
[Book] What do you call it? Rock the bells.
[Vic] I hear what you are trying to say,
[Laughs]
[Vic] but this indeed is Gallus'--
there is the Creed brothers.
They said they were going to get an up close view.
Dyad. Schism. All hell breaking loose.
[Book] Here for the action, Vic. We talk about it all the time.
Everybody wants a piece of the action here at NXT.
Hey, that pretty deadly catch and release this weekend,
that was good stuff. You drew that up to a tee.
Operation crowbar was a success.
I'd say so.
Hey, Roxanne.
How are you doing?
I'm good. How are you, guys?
We're doing all right. How are you feeling?
I feel good.
I just need a little break after Stand & Deliver,
but am back ready to get my championship back.
Us the tag titles, you the women's title.
Indi, she was going to give you the first crack.
Then Zoey came in and took it out of nowhere.
I know, but, honestly, after the stuff Zoey had to say about me,
I'm glad Indi and Karma got her back.
That's right.
Rox, if you ever need some back up.
Boys, and if it isn't ms radio silence.
I'm so glad you finally found the strength to show your face around here.
The mouth on this one.
Zoey, your the perfect example of why people
aren't open and honest about their anxiety.
It's people like you that don't get it and don't want to try to understand it,
but understand this, I have all the strength
to beat you next week.
Good one.
Nice.
Hey, Zoey, let me ask you something.
Why--
you want to jump us?
Is that what you want to do? You want to jump us?
Throwing us in the trunk.
Make a mockery of us?
Tony d. Tony d.
Your precious stacks is next.
Make fun now.
It's about us.
Pathetic.
[Vic] Booker, there is chaos all around us and in a matter of moments,
these four will compete in a Fatal 4-way to determine
the new number one contender for the NXT title.
Who is headed to Spring Breakin'?
We find out next live on NXT.
[music]
[Vic] You're not going to want to miss what goes down next week
we have two championship matches.
First, after the brawl we just witnessed, these three teams will battle
in a triple threat match for the NXT tag team titles.
It's safe, sound, feet on the ground, not the mo of Wes Lee.
Different styles will meet as Wes Lee will defend the north america title
against Charlie Dempsey.
Both title matches taking place next week live on NXT.
[Grayson Waller's music plays]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a Fatal 4-way match for the number one contender
to the NXT championship at Spring Breakin'.
Introducing Grayson Waller.
[Vic] Who is headed to Spring Breakin'?
CarMelo Hayes sitting back, and he is watching the field battle
for the right to meet him in the main event two weeks here on NXT.
[Dragon Lee's music plays]
[announcer] Next, Dragon Lee.
[Vic] A superstar certainly who wants to add to that resume,
to wear gold here in NXT.
[Book] Think big.
[Vic] He was the first man to confront CarMelo Hayes here tonight.
This superstar was the second.
[JD McDonagh's music plays]
[announcer] Making his way to the ring, JD McDonagh.
[Vic] Who knows, Book.
One of these four could be the NXT champion come NXT
battleground because the winner here tonight earns
that championship opportunity two weeks from tonight at Spring
Breakin' and we've talked a lot about CarMelo Hayes and the NXT title,
how about the NXT women's champion, Indi Hartwell?
She has been doing press all week long and she certainly heard
what the women in the locker room had to say about her.
[Book] Understanding what it means to be champion Vic,
it's a very privileged spot.
[Vic] We have two champions that certainly carry those
championships proudly, can't say the same for Grayson Waller
if he were to become champion as JD McDonagh in control
of this matchup, and now its McDonagh and Dragon Lee, and we saw these two tear
the house down in los Angeles.
[Book] Yes, indeed.
Dragon Lee is an extraordinary talent, but he's realized the competition
in NXT is just that, is next-level competition.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Did you hear the sound of that drop-- there is Grayson Waller.
I should point out that I received a message from Grayson Waller's PR team,
he said he's in this matchup not because of what he did in Los Angeles,
it's because that matchup against
Johnny Gargano was unsanctioned, it didn't count.
[Book] Let me tell you something, this kid, Grayson Waller,
I'm not a fan, but if someone said, describe Grayson Waller,
I would say he's legit. He's a player.
He is looking for the takeover here in NXT.
[Vic] Dragon Lee just taking over Waller, and its dragon Lee now in control.
Gets caught, though, from McDonagh from behind and it
turned right around into Waller.
Not going to be able to blink in this match, Book.
[Book] Let me tell you something, JD McDonagh, this kid,
he's got to be my favorite
here in NXT, always has a residency in my fave five.
[Vic] There you see Duke Hudson, of course, in this match,
whereas Bron Breakker did not want to be.
We saw Breakkers' true colors earlier tonight, and now some
teamwork between Waller and JD McDonagh?
[Book] I feel sorry for his kid, Duke Hudson, just after
receiving a trophy, an MVP trophy.
This kid should have been promoted to chancellor or president
in that damn university.
[Vic] I'm glad you brought up that trophy because he seemed more worried
about the trophy than helping out Andre chase,
who you can see on the outside is still feeling the effects of that massive spear.
[Book] What are you supposed to do?
[Vic] How about you stand up for your mentor?
[Book] You're supposed to protect the MVP if he's that, Vic.
[Vic] You're supposed to help out your professor, your mentor,
you're also supposed to protect the prestigious university,
not just the flag that you have.
[Book] Let me tell you something, Duke Hudson wins this matchup
right here, it could catapult chase u to the stratosphere, Vic.
Come on, man.
[Vic] Dragon Lee throwing caution to the wind.
Waller doing the same.
Again, the first superstar to gain pinfall, submission
inside the ring is headed to Spring Breakin' to face CarMelo Hayes
for the NXT championship.
Look who's the one standing.
I can't take away from what you said, though, about Duke Hudson.
Big opportunity, can he make the most of it?
[Book] If I had to give Duke Hudson some advice, I say, "no, you won't, kid."
[Vic] Oh, no.
[Book] It's all about you, and he's finding that out right now.
[Vic] Is Waller heading to Spring Breakin'?
[Book] Oh, so close.
[Book] Who is heading to Spring Breakin' for the title?
[crowd chants "NXT"]
[Vic] Number one contender's fatal four-way match.
Who will meet CarMelo Hayes at Spring Breakin' in two weeks?
A new champion needs a new challenger, and Waller and McDonagh working together,
looking to get the submission.
Will they both go to Spring Breakin' if they got the submission
as Dragon Lee trying to fight back in this matchup.
What would it say about Dragon Lee who has made an immediate
impact since his arrival?
[Book] This kid is a major star, Vic. He's a superstar.
All he needs is just that that one moment,
needs to be in the right place at the right time.
It could happen.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Wants to fight the best.
Is it Dragon Lee who's going to head to Spring Breakin' just
dropping down on Waller?
[crowd chants "Dragon Lee"]
[Vic] Lee could have all the momentum heading into tonight
after that instant classic one week ago.
Oh, no.
[Book] Dealing with a player right there in JD McDonagh,
the number one stunner, Vic. Birds of a feather.
Oh.
-[Book] Whoa. -[Vic] You can't trust Waller at all.
Now look at Grayson Waller.
The opportunist making the jump, the leap of faith.
Into the cover, and Duke powers out.
[Book] Duke Hudson starting to believe in himself, Vic,
that big kick out right there.
Check his shot out right there.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] To the leg. Nasty landing. Couldn't get the job done.
For Duke Hudson, he's been waiting for a match like this.
He is one win away from an NXT title opportunity,
two wins away from bringing gold finally to Chase U.
[Book] Yes, indeed, Vic.
I can see he's going to put chase u on that big broad back
of his and take it to the promised land. I get it, Vic.
[Vic] Put the university on his back in Los Angeles.
Can he do it again here tonight?
McDonagh going for the ride.
[Book] Definitely embracing that MVP role right here, Vic.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Just tossing Dragon Lee.
[Book] Lining dragon up. Oh, big shot.
[Vic] Oh, planting McDonagh.
Duke Hudson rolling right now in this moment.
Hudson's wiping out the field.
[Book] Like I say, he's turning into that MVP, Vic.
[crowd chants "MVP"]
[Vic] Could he become the number one contender?
Senton.
Hudson realizing as soon as he got control, he saw Dragon Lee
pop right back to his feet.
That's what makes these Fatal 4-ways so difficult.
[Book] Hudson is so close right now to having the biggest victory
of Chase U's university-- [crosstalk] Here we go.
[Vic] Lee is down, this could be Hudson's moment.
That snake breaking things up much to the dismay of thea hail.
[Book] Grayson Waller, he's crafty, Vic.
He's very crafty, you got to watch it.
[Vic] So is his PR team.
To put a spin one more time about Los Angeles that his match
against Johnny Gargano didn't count because it's unsanctioned.
[Book] Look, Vic, if it is not on the record, really, understand this,
it really didn't happen. I get that.
Oh, wow.
[Vic] Nasty landing for Dragon Lee. Once again, look who's in control.
Duke Hudson, the MVP of the night.
Oh, poison rana by McDonagh.
[Book] Good night, Duke Hudson.
[Vic] Take a look at the landing.
Boom, for McDonagh who called Melo.
He said earlier his armor of invincibility is cracking after one week of champion,
and McDonagh stringing together some offense.
[Book] Talking about McDonagh who's looking to become champion
here in NXT, he's already been champion overseas, but right here,
Vic, he's looking for that.
[Vic] Devil inside.
That's going to be enough for McDonagh.
Crawling into the cover to become the number one contender.
Double stomp off the top to break up the count.
[Book] I told you, Vic, I was waiting and anticipating this matchup,
this Fatal 4-way, check this out.
Dragon Lee coming down from the heavens.
[Vic] The presence of mind by Dragon Lee to break the count up
for this matchup to continue.
Four superstars, one opportunity.
In two weeks, who will be CarMelo Hayes for the NXT title at Spring Breakin'?
[Book] Who's going to meet that man?
Who's going to be CarMelo Hayes?
Who's going to beat one of these superstars-- oh, so close.
Oh, wow.
[Vic] Dragon Lee now not waiting.
McDonagh, what a roundhouse connecting, rocking Lee.
McDonagh scaling the huge-- uh-oh.
[Book] He's going for that move, Vic.
[Vic] He's going for that big spanish fly. Countered, though, by Lee.
[Book] Oh, he's in the drop zone right now, though, Vic.
[Vic] You can say that again, Book.
[Book] McDonagh's in the drop zone.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Right down into the chest, picking up speed, flying through the air.
Dragon Lee called his shot earlier tonight, and much like Melo,
Lee don't miss.
[Book] That moment is about to happen right here.
Wow.
You got to be kidding me.
[Vic] Lee just as shocked as the NXT universe.
[Book] No way.
[Vic] What's going through Dragon Lee's mind at this moment?
[Book] What is it going to take?
That's what's going through his mind.
What is it going to take to get a victory?
What is it going to take to get that one moment that I'm looking for?
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Things starting to break down, all four superstars up.
Well, can't say the same for Grayson Waller.
Once again, it's Hudson, Duke Hudson standing tall.
[Book] What a moment it would be for this young man Duke Hudson.
[Vic] What a party in the cloud it's going to be at Chase U.
[Book] He's crucifix.
Oh, whoa.
[Vic] Still fighting Dragon Lee. Oh, McDonagh.
[Book] What a power dropkick there by JD McDonagh.
[Vic] We're down to two.
Snap German suplex just snap crackle and pop McDonagh
all the way to the outside.
[Book] He ain't jiving about that, Vic. This kid Dragon Lee, Vic, so close.
[Book] So close, Vic.
[Vic] NXT universe rallying.
Look at the strength from Dragon Lee.
[Book] That's it.
[Vic] Cover. Count. Waller.
Oh no, no, no.
[bell rings]
[Grayson Waller's music plays]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Grayson Waller.
[Vic] Grayson Waller just slithered his way into Spring Breakin'.
[Book] Vic, he's crafty. The beasty boy said it, he's crafty.
[Vic] Back to some of this action because it was unbelievable.
Dragon Lee was on point, took out McDonagh, wiped out Duke Hudson.
Dragon Lee was flying in this matchup, and after that knee,
we all thought it was Dragon Lee who was heading to Spring Breakin',
but give credit to JD McDonagh.
Look at the power, look at the strength of Dragon Lee ,
but also the great presence of mind from Grayson Waller who capitalized
and picked his moment to find his spot in the main event
of Spring Breakin' and a shoey to boot.
I'm NXT, baby. I am NXT.
I run this house. How's that taste, lad?
[CarMelo Hayes' music plays]
[crowd chants "Melo"]
[Vic] CarMelo Hayes now knows we have a new challenger,
maybe one nobody wants,
but it's a challenge that he has.
Hayes, Waller for the NXT title, two weeks at Spring Breakin'.
Subtitles: Aadesh Surana title, two weeks at Spring Breakin'.