1 00:00:00,967 --> 00:00:03,937 [WWE intro music playing] 2 00:00:04,604 --> 00:00:05,739 [male announcer] Then. 3 00:00:07,207 --> 00:00:10,343 -[man] Woo! -[Booker] Let's hear some more! 4 00:00:10,910 --> 00:00:11,845 [male announcer] Now. 5 00:00:12,379 --> 00:00:14,014 [Roman Reign] Acknowledge me! 6 00:00:14,981 --> 00:00:17,417 -[Triple H] The king of kings! -[John Cena] You can't see me! 7 00:00:17,484 --> 00:00:18,551 [male announcer] Forever. 8 00:00:23,156 --> 00:00:24,090 Together. 9 00:00:29,963 --> 00:00:33,400 NXT Battleground's gonna come to Lowell, may 28. 10 00:00:33,466 --> 00:00:35,902 [streamer] There's so much happening at this event. 11 00:00:35,969 --> 00:00:36,970 The ticket you have to get. 12 00:00:37,037 --> 00:00:38,605 ["Animal" by Pvris playing] 13 00:00:38,671 --> 00:00:42,075 [Vic] We've witnessed WWE history in this town before. 14 00:00:43,076 --> 00:00:45,578 -[Booker] Ooh, yeah! -[crowd cheering] 15 00:00:45,645 --> 00:00:48,915 [Sean Grande] We are live right here, in Lowell, Massachusetts! 16 00:00:48,982 --> 00:00:50,683 [Vic] Oh, no, no, no! 17 00:00:50,750 --> 00:00:51,951 Rock's the new champion! 18 00:00:52,585 --> 00:00:54,954 From being first to crown the people's champion, 19 00:00:56,256 --> 00:01:00,994 to being front and center to witness the emergence of a new attitude. 20 00:01:01,061 --> 00:01:03,797 Vincent, I did it! 21 00:01:04,731 --> 00:01:08,034 [Vic] This town has always embraced the new generation. 22 00:01:08,435 --> 00:01:11,805 [Sean Grande] NXT Lowell, are you ready? 23 00:01:19,112 --> 00:01:22,048 This is the "local guy makes good" story coming back home. 24 00:01:22,115 --> 00:01:24,851 [Hayes] I had actually gone as a fan the last time we were in Lowell, 25 00:01:24,918 --> 00:01:26,753 so it's so cool to go now as the champ. 26 00:01:27,153 --> 00:01:31,024 [Vic] History shows that walking into this town as NXT champion 27 00:01:31,458 --> 00:01:34,727 doesn't guarantee you'll walk out with the gold. 28 00:01:36,696 --> 00:01:40,967 After battleground, you're gonna realize that you're not him. 29 00:01:41,734 --> 00:01:43,002 [crowd cheering] 30 00:01:43,069 --> 00:01:44,471 [Bon] You're nothing. 31 00:01:45,872 --> 00:01:49,742 Beating you is gonna help me create the dynasty 32 00:01:49,809 --> 00:01:52,178 that I'm about to build over your body. 33 00:01:57,550 --> 00:02:02,122 [Vic] With NXT back on the road, beneath the shadow of Beantown, 34 00:02:03,890 --> 00:02:07,994 we've arrived at the precipice of another NXT milestone. 35 00:02:08,061 --> 00:02:12,999 Who will be the next to hold the prestigious Women's Championship? 36 00:02:13,933 --> 00:02:16,636 [grunts and yells] 37 00:02:16,703 --> 00:02:19,038 [Vic] Just who will be left standing in Lowell? 38 00:02:19,906 --> 00:02:21,741 The battleground is being crept 39 00:02:22,041 --> 00:02:24,711 with possible champions taking claim to the gold. 40 00:02:25,545 --> 00:02:29,149 And with these NXT superstars on their road to glory, 41 00:02:29,582 --> 00:02:33,686 battleground is all about making some history of their own. 42 00:02:37,323 --> 00:02:42,929 [Crowd chanting "NXT"] 43 00:02:44,364 --> 00:02:48,935 [male announcer] And now, WWE presents NXT battleground. 44 00:02:50,870 --> 00:02:52,372 [crowd cheering] 45 00:02:53,339 --> 00:02:55,475 [Vic] Every battle begins with conflict, 46 00:02:55,542 --> 00:02:57,544 as the battle is about to be laid out tonight. 47 00:02:57,610 --> 00:03:00,813 We are live in the shadows of Boston, in Lowell, Massachusetts, 48 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:03,316 where our superstars are prepared to fight! 49 00:03:03,483 --> 00:03:05,885 Welcome to NXT Battleground, 50 00:03:05,952 --> 00:03:07,554 and welcoming at ringside I'm Vic Joseph, 51 00:03:07,620 --> 00:03:09,956 alongside with the two-time WWE Hall of Fame Booker T. 52 00:03:10,023 --> 00:03:12,859 Booker, we've felt nothing but excitement since we have arrived. 53 00:03:12,926 --> 00:03:14,727 Man, I had excitement last night. 54 00:03:14,794 --> 00:03:17,530 I must congratulate the Boston Celtics, man. 55 00:03:17,597 --> 00:03:20,133 That boy, Jason Tatum… They did it, man. 56 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:22,101 They pushed going to game seven! 57 00:03:22,168 --> 00:03:24,404 It's about to get on in here, man! 58 00:03:24,470 --> 00:03:26,839 Let's get ready for the first championship match, 59 00:03:26,906 --> 00:03:29,209 tonight here, at Battleground. 60 00:03:29,275 --> 00:03:31,477 [Wes Lee's "Assemble" playing] 61 00:03:31,544 --> 00:03:34,814 [crowd cheering] 62 00:03:38,418 --> 00:03:39,852 -[crowd cheers] -[bell rings] 63 00:03:39,919 --> 00:03:41,955 [female announcer] The following Triple Threat Match 64 00:03:42,021 --> 00:03:43,089 is scheduled for one fall. 65 00:03:43,590 --> 00:03:49,696 Including NXT North American Championship! 66 00:03:50,296 --> 00:03:55,568 Introducing first, he is the NXT North American champion, 67 00:03:55,835 --> 00:03:58,171 Wes Lee! 68 00:03:58,238 --> 00:04:00,573 [crowd cheers] 69 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:02,308 [Vic] Our love for the NXT universe, 70 00:04:02,375 --> 00:04:04,444 because with a victory tonight, Booker, 71 00:04:04,911 --> 00:04:08,481 Lee will have the most successful title defenses 72 00:04:08,548 --> 00:04:09,949 of the North American Championship. 73 00:04:10,016 --> 00:04:12,852 -How can anyone question his greatness? -[Booker] Oh, man! 74 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:15,555 [Booker] I mean, you can't. I look at this kid, Wes Lee, 75 00:04:15,622 --> 00:04:17,924 and I say it all the time, he's a special talent. 76 00:04:17,991 --> 00:04:19,359 He's that kid, Vic. 77 00:04:19,425 --> 00:04:23,529 He's that rose that just grew right out of the concrete! 78 00:04:23,596 --> 00:04:25,798 He's a special, special individual, 79 00:04:25,865 --> 00:04:27,767 and tonight he's got a chance to go out there 80 00:04:27,834 --> 00:04:31,037 and do something very special in the middle of the squared circle. 81 00:04:31,104 --> 00:04:32,572 Oh, my God, man! 82 00:04:33,239 --> 00:04:35,108 [crowd cheering] 83 00:04:35,642 --> 00:04:39,112 [crowd chanting "Wes Lee"] 84 00:04:40,013 --> 00:04:42,949 [Vic] Wes Lee's defending this. Of course, in the the triple threat rules 85 00:04:43,016 --> 00:04:45,685 There is no champion's advantage. 86 00:04:45,752 --> 00:04:49,422 [Tyler bate's "Born Animal" playing] 87 00:04:51,624 --> 00:04:53,626 [female announcer] Introducing the challengers. 88 00:04:53,693 --> 00:04:57,997 -First, Tyler bate! -[crowd cheering] 89 00:04:58,064 --> 00:05:00,566 [Vic] And the big, strong boy, no stranger to wearing gold. 90 00:05:00,633 --> 00:05:04,470 One of the youngest champions ever in WWE history. 91 00:05:04,537 --> 00:05:07,407 And really, since his first championship reign 92 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:08,775 as the United Kingdom champion, 93 00:05:09,042 --> 00:05:10,810 how has he matured in your Hall of Fame eyes? 94 00:05:10,877 --> 00:05:12,178 [Book] Matured? He's a champion. 95 00:05:12,245 --> 00:05:14,681 I must say this young man, Tyler Bate, he's smart, 96 00:05:14,747 --> 00:05:19,285 because he slimed his way, he stole his way right into this match. 97 00:05:19,352 --> 00:05:22,088 The thing is, I'm not looking down on him for that, Vic. 98 00:05:22,155 --> 00:05:23,856 That's what this business is all about. 99 00:05:23,923 --> 00:05:27,093 You gotta watch your back all the time, man. 100 00:05:27,927 --> 00:05:30,063 [Vic] We'll talk about that as this match continues, 101 00:05:30,129 --> 00:05:33,332 because Tyler Bate is very deserving 102 00:05:33,399 --> 00:05:35,568 -of a North American championship. -[Booker] Oh, yes. 103 00:05:35,635 --> 00:05:38,204 [Book] I'm not saying that he isn't, Vic. I'm not saying that! 104 00:05:38,271 --> 00:05:39,839 [Vic] You said, "If you're not cheating, you're not trying. 105 00:05:39,906 --> 00:05:41,507 [Book] You know what? Like I said, 106 00:05:41,574 --> 00:05:43,242 did I say I was doubting him for that? 107 00:05:43,309 --> 00:05:45,812 I just said, "Look, if I'm gonna go into a bout, 108 00:05:45,878 --> 00:05:48,181 I'm gonna tell a man exactly what I'm all about." 109 00:05:48,381 --> 00:05:50,583 This man, Tyler Bate, is not like that. 110 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:54,487 [Vic] You can see Wes Lee won't even look Tyler Bate in the eyes. 111 00:05:54,554 --> 00:05:57,090 Looking right past one of his two challengers. 112 00:05:57,590 --> 00:06:00,126 [Joe Gacy's "Love is Blind" playing] 113 00:06:00,359 --> 00:06:03,029 [crowd cheering and booing] 114 00:06:08,267 --> 00:06:10,670 [female announcer] Accompanied to the ring by Ava, 115 00:06:10,903 --> 00:06:12,805 representing Schism, 116 00:06:13,272 --> 00:06:15,708 Joe Gacy! 117 00:06:15,775 --> 00:06:17,610 [Vic] One thing we've always talked about is just 118 00:06:17,677 --> 00:06:20,313 how dangerous Joe Gacy is. 119 00:06:20,380 --> 00:06:22,415 And he doesn't want the North American Championship 120 00:06:22,482 --> 00:06:23,750 for its prestige. 121 00:06:23,816 --> 00:06:25,184 He wants it for the power. 122 00:06:25,251 --> 00:06:27,019 -[Book] Yeah. -[Vic] He wants it for the platform 123 00:06:27,086 --> 00:06:29,789 to continue to spread his message. 124 00:06:29,856 --> 00:06:32,658 [Booker] Well, Joe Gacy, he's a manipulator, man. 125 00:06:32,725 --> 00:06:37,263 You look in his eyes, you could fall under that spell of Joe Gacy. 126 00:06:37,330 --> 00:06:42,235 Tonight, let me tell you something, he is a very, very accomplished individual 127 00:06:42,301 --> 00:06:43,903 in the middle of that squared circle. 128 00:06:43,970 --> 00:06:48,174 Don't let the smooth taste fool you, man. 129 00:06:48,241 --> 00:06:50,276 [Vic] Gacy not coming alone. 130 00:06:50,343 --> 00:06:51,944 There of course is Ava. 131 00:06:53,279 --> 00:06:57,884 And how will she play a factor in this triple threat match? 132 00:06:57,950 --> 00:07:01,754 Again, Wes Lee, the champion does not need to be factored in the decision 133 00:07:01,821 --> 00:07:05,124 to lose his championship here tonight, at NXT battleground. 134 00:07:05,191 --> 00:07:08,094 [Booker] You said it there, Vic. "Factor". The X-Factor. 135 00:07:08,561 --> 00:07:10,196 That's what Ava is. 136 00:07:17,603 --> 00:07:20,106 [Vic] What a way to kick off battleground here tonight. 137 00:07:20,173 --> 00:07:22,508 I wanna talk about Wes Lee again real quick, upfront here. 138 00:07:22,575 --> 00:07:24,644 For someone who's had doubters throughout his career… 139 00:07:24,710 --> 00:07:25,578 [bell rings] 140 00:07:25,645 --> 00:07:27,847 [Vic] How has Lee proven himself to the naysayers? 141 00:07:27,914 --> 00:07:29,916 This is gonna be quick. First cover of the matchup. 142 00:07:29,982 --> 00:07:31,884 -[Booker] Here we go. Wait. -[Vic] Oh, oh. 143 00:07:31,951 --> 00:07:34,821 [Vic] Bate trying to get Lee down, and here comes Gacy crucifix pin. 144 00:07:34,887 --> 00:07:38,257 His shoulders are down. The referee doing a lot of work here upfront. 145 00:07:38,324 --> 00:07:40,193 [Booker] Thing's fluid right here off the top. 146 00:07:40,259 --> 00:07:42,161 Wes Lee is that kid that has gone out there, 147 00:07:42,228 --> 00:07:44,964 and proved he's a man inside that squared circle 148 00:07:45,031 --> 00:07:46,265 each and every night, 149 00:07:46,499 --> 00:07:48,634 Competing against the best, here at NXT, 150 00:07:48,701 --> 00:07:51,637 proving that he is that man, that guy. 151 00:07:52,138 --> 00:07:53,739 [Vic] Here's what you were talking about earlier, 152 00:07:53,806 --> 00:07:55,942 the friendship between Lee and Bate. 153 00:07:56,008 --> 00:07:58,578 And for so-- Oh! Lee goes charging, and Bate took us. 154 00:07:58,644 --> 00:07:59,979 What the hell, Tyler? 155 00:08:00,513 --> 00:08:01,447 [crowd yelling] 156 00:08:08,554 --> 00:08:11,858 [Vic] Well, look, Joe Gacy, Book, has done a masterful job 157 00:08:11,924 --> 00:08:14,227 driving a wedge between these two, 158 00:08:14,293 --> 00:08:15,328 that being Lee and Bate, 159 00:08:15,394 --> 00:08:17,930 -but he just got tossed-- Ooh. -[Booker] All he had to do 160 00:08:17,997 --> 00:08:19,398 -is quote the OG. -[Vic] Here we go. 161 00:08:19,465 --> 00:08:20,867 [Booker] All he had to do is quote the OG. 162 00:08:20,933 --> 00:08:22,201 They're smiling in your face 163 00:08:22,268 --> 00:08:25,338 while all the time they're stabbing you in your back! 164 00:08:25,404 --> 00:08:28,174 That's what this kid Tyler Bate has been doing. 165 00:08:31,510 --> 00:08:33,512 [crowd yelling] 166 00:08:33,713 --> 00:08:35,681 [Vic] Gacy, I think this plan's gonna backfire, 167 00:08:35,748 --> 00:08:37,850 because both Lee and Bate are going to the outside. 168 00:08:37,917 --> 00:08:39,752 There's no count outs, no disqualification. 169 00:08:39,819 --> 00:08:42,321 You got to win by pinfall submission inside the squared circle. 170 00:08:42,388 --> 00:08:46,125 [Booker] There are no friendships here. Every man for himself right here, 171 00:08:46,192 --> 00:08:50,129 because it's about one thing, it's about that North American Championship. 172 00:08:51,130 --> 00:08:53,866 Oh, yeah. It's heating up a little bit. 173 00:08:56,135 --> 00:08:58,738 [Vic] This is what you were talking about. There's no friendships! 174 00:08:59,272 --> 00:09:01,874 There's just three superstars with one piece of gold. 175 00:09:02,041 --> 00:09:03,643 -And Gacy! -[Booker] Oh! 176 00:09:03,709 --> 00:09:04,977 [crowd cheering] 177 00:09:05,044 --> 00:09:06,512 Gacy's just wiped out the field! 178 00:09:06,579 --> 00:09:09,215 And now, look, this is the danger of a triple threat match for Lee. 179 00:09:09,582 --> 00:09:10,650 Lee's taken down. 180 00:09:10,716 --> 00:09:12,985 Gacy pins Bate, Gacy wins the North American title. 181 00:09:13,052 --> 00:09:14,854 [Booker] Gacy's very calculated right there. 182 00:09:14,921 --> 00:09:17,957 He saw that window opening, he just slipped right inside. 183 00:09:18,024 --> 00:09:20,459 Almost put himself in a position to get a victory. 184 00:09:20,526 --> 00:09:23,396 Right now, that big, strong boy is, look-- 185 00:09:23,462 --> 00:09:25,932 -Wow, man! -[Vic] High-impact nasty landing. 186 00:09:25,998 --> 00:09:27,867 -[crowd counts down] -[Vic] Gacy into the cover, 187 00:09:27,934 --> 00:09:30,770 and Wes Lee just breaking up the count. 188 00:09:30,836 --> 00:09:33,272 [Booker] One thing about Joe Gacy, he's crafty, man. 189 00:09:33,339 --> 00:09:35,408 He's a crafty individual. Check him out right here. 190 00:09:35,474 --> 00:09:37,276 [Vic] Just absolutely rolling, 191 00:09:37,343 --> 00:09:39,912 to start this match with a back ring. Bam! 192 00:09:39,979 --> 00:09:41,347 Big high impact from Gacy, 193 00:09:41,414 --> 00:09:44,650 who's a half second away from becoming the north American champion. 194 00:09:44,717 --> 00:09:47,753 But you talk about Gacy, his best attribute in this match 195 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:50,122 really is mind manipulation. 196 00:09:50,189 --> 00:09:52,625 Able to drive that wedge between two former friends. 197 00:09:52,692 --> 00:09:54,927 We've seen time and time again in his career. 198 00:09:54,994 --> 00:09:57,263 -He goes up and-- Oh! German suplex! -[Booker] Oh, yeah! 199 00:09:57,330 --> 00:09:59,198 [Vic] Quick shoulders down and a near fall! 200 00:09:59,265 --> 00:10:00,232 Wes Lee! 201 00:10:00,299 --> 00:10:02,835 [Booker] He's getting riled up, trying to get into your opponent's head. 202 00:10:02,902 --> 00:10:05,671 But Imma tell you, one thing about this young man, Wes Lee, 203 00:10:05,738 --> 00:10:08,140 he has been major laser-focused. 204 00:10:08,207 --> 00:10:09,308 -Check him out. -[Vic] Ooh! 205 00:10:09,375 --> 00:10:10,910 [Vic] Wes Lee, a nice job, too. 206 00:10:10,977 --> 00:10:13,846 Off the German presence of mind, to secure the pin. 207 00:10:13,913 --> 00:10:16,515 And now Wes Lee, the one who is in control. 208 00:10:16,582 --> 00:10:19,585 -Double stomp, right to the back! -[Booker] Wes Lee, like I said, 209 00:10:19,652 --> 00:10:21,387 -he's not gonna sit… -[Vic] Oh! 210 00:10:21,454 --> 00:10:23,589 -[Book] and watch the action. -[Vic] Shoulders down 211 00:10:23,656 --> 00:10:25,791 and another near fall. 212 00:10:25,858 --> 00:10:28,728 [Booker] This kid wants to get right in the middle of the action. 213 00:10:28,794 --> 00:10:31,464 We know he'll threw caution to the wind, Vic. 214 00:10:31,530 --> 00:10:33,299 -Check it out. Oh, yeah! -[Vic] Let's take a look. 215 00:10:33,366 --> 00:10:37,903 [Vic] Aside of Wes Lee, just able to kick out, was Tyler Bate. 216 00:10:37,970 --> 00:10:41,007 When it comes to Wes Lee, we asked him this Tuesday about the records, 217 00:10:41,073 --> 00:10:42,908 about the longest-reigning North American champion. 218 00:10:42,975 --> 00:10:44,844 He said he's not focused on the numbers. 219 00:10:44,910 --> 00:10:46,579 He's focused on being the best. 220 00:10:46,646 --> 00:10:48,481 [Booker] That's what make great champions. 221 00:10:48,547 --> 00:10:50,883 If you think about being the best in that locker room, 222 00:10:50,950 --> 00:10:53,119 championship just follow along, man. 223 00:10:53,185 --> 00:10:54,353 Trust me, I'm a living proof. 224 00:10:54,420 --> 00:10:57,056 -Thirty-five. 35, Vic! -[Vic] Oh! 225 00:10:57,990 --> 00:10:59,158 [Vic] We can add them all night, 226 00:10:59,225 --> 00:11:03,129 but right now, we're trying to add up yet another suplex on Tyler Bate! 227 00:11:03,195 --> 00:11:05,131 And the big, strong boy now, 228 00:11:05,431 --> 00:11:07,500 has turned the momentum around in this matchup. 229 00:11:07,566 --> 00:11:10,069 [Booker] With a little attitude there, with that little nip up. 230 00:11:10,403 --> 00:11:12,505 [Vic] We talk about Gacy's greatest attribute, 231 00:11:12,571 --> 00:11:15,241 It will be the strength of Tyler Bate here tonight. 232 00:11:15,307 --> 00:11:16,308 [Booker] Wow. 233 00:11:16,375 --> 00:11:18,344 [Vic] And Bate now, standing shooting star! 234 00:11:18,411 --> 00:11:20,146 He's into the cover, into the count! 235 00:11:20,212 --> 00:11:21,614 Oh, he saw Gacy coming. 236 00:11:22,081 --> 00:11:24,650 Presence of mind by Bate. And now Bate-- Oh oh! 237 00:11:25,451 --> 00:11:26,585 Trying to hoist up Gacy, 238 00:11:27,219 --> 00:11:29,021 easily the largest athlete in this matchup. 239 00:11:29,088 --> 00:11:30,489 A little bop and bang, but didn't happen. 240 00:11:30,556 --> 00:11:32,091 Oh, second time the charm! 241 00:11:32,158 --> 00:11:34,460 [Booker] Nice jab there, by the… 242 00:11:35,895 --> 00:11:37,697 The strength of this young man, Vic. 243 00:11:37,763 --> 00:11:40,166 [Vic] Round and round, a little spin! 244 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:42,334 And Bate… 245 00:11:42,802 --> 00:11:45,538 -No way. -[crowd cheering] 246 00:11:46,105 --> 00:11:47,373 [Booker] No way. 247 00:11:47,606 --> 00:11:49,408 No way he's gonna be able to do this. 248 00:11:50,676 --> 00:11:51,777 Hell, no! 249 00:11:51,844 --> 00:11:53,179 [crowd cheering] 250 00:11:53,245 --> 00:11:54,914 [Vic] NXT universe… 251 00:11:54,980 --> 00:11:59,318 [ovation] 252 00:11:59,919 --> 00:12:02,888 [Vic] in awe of the big, strong boy. 253 00:12:03,889 --> 00:12:05,257 Ooh! 254 00:12:06,826 --> 00:12:10,963 Can you-- [laughs] An airplane spin and a swing? 255 00:12:11,163 --> 00:12:13,032 -Bate doing it all! -[Book laughs] 256 00:12:13,099 --> 00:12:15,434 And, oh, boy! Right center of the ring as well. 257 00:12:15,501 --> 00:12:16,969 And Bate now leads down. 258 00:12:17,036 --> 00:12:18,437 Bate in the cover and… 259 00:12:18,504 --> 00:12:19,605 Oh! 260 00:12:19,805 --> 00:12:22,074 [Booker] One thing about the championship run 261 00:12:22,141 --> 00:12:23,976 is always, you know, when you hit the wall 262 00:12:24,043 --> 00:12:26,145 and we've been wondering for a long time, 263 00:12:26,212 --> 00:12:29,115 when is this young man, Wes Lee, going to hit that wall, Vic? 264 00:12:29,281 --> 00:12:31,450 [Vic] Look, I know you talked about Tyler bate earlier. 265 00:12:31,517 --> 00:12:32,618 [crowd chanting "Wes Lee"] 266 00:12:32,685 --> 00:12:34,754 As you see, the Tsongas Center here, 267 00:12:35,121 --> 00:12:38,224 in the shadows of Boston, fired up for NXT Battleground. 268 00:12:38,290 --> 00:12:41,494 You can't blame Tyler Bate. He didn't do anything malicious. 269 00:12:41,560 --> 00:12:43,395 He said he was coming after the championship. 270 00:12:43,462 --> 00:12:44,997 [Booker] Come on, Vic. You know what? 271 00:12:45,064 --> 00:12:46,766 I don't mind you coming out for the championship, 272 00:12:46,832 --> 00:12:48,334 but don't try to be my friend, 273 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:51,504 you know, along the way. Because this is a man's game, Vic. 274 00:12:51,670 --> 00:12:53,305 It is about competition. 275 00:12:53,372 --> 00:12:55,708 I don't mind that, but don't try to sneak your way in 276 00:12:55,775 --> 00:12:59,078 like this lion did right here, this Tyler Bate. 277 00:12:59,612 --> 00:13:02,348 -[crowd chanting] -[grunts] 278 00:13:02,414 --> 00:13:04,250 [grunts] 279 00:13:04,416 --> 00:13:07,753 [Vic] 50-50 split here, between Lee and Bate from the NXT universe. 280 00:13:07,820 --> 00:13:10,156 But Lee's the one in control right now. Nice. 281 00:13:10,222 --> 00:13:11,357 Whoa, wait a minute! 282 00:13:11,423 --> 00:13:13,692 Oh! What--? Gacy! 283 00:13:13,759 --> 00:13:15,761 [Booker] Right place at the right time, Vic. 284 00:13:16,529 --> 00:13:18,464 -Wow! -[Vic] Two for one special! 285 00:13:19,131 --> 00:13:21,133 -[Booker] Cover him! Cover him! -[Vic] Uh-oh. 286 00:13:21,400 --> 00:13:25,304 [Vic] Gacy looking to make Schism's roots stronger here tonight. 287 00:13:25,371 --> 00:13:27,239 [crowd chants "NXT"] 288 00:13:27,306 --> 00:13:30,276 [Vic] Gacy gets caught by bate. 289 00:13:30,342 --> 00:13:33,279 Bate with the knee lift, charges him, gets caught though, by Gacy! 290 00:13:37,483 --> 00:13:38,684 And one more time, 291 00:13:39,151 --> 00:13:40,686 Gacy taking out the field! 292 00:13:40,753 --> 00:13:42,655 -[Gacy screams] -[Booker] Can you imagine, Vic? 293 00:13:42,721 --> 00:13:46,525 Can you imagine Joe Gacy becoming the North American champion? 294 00:13:46,592 --> 00:13:49,261 How strong would that make Schism? 295 00:13:49,328 --> 00:13:51,063 [Vic] And Gacy looking for a submission. 296 00:13:51,130 --> 00:13:54,233 -Wes Lee has nowhere to go. -[Booker] Oh, he's got him locked in! 297 00:13:54,300 --> 00:13:56,468 [Booker] Middle of the ring, Vic. He's stuck. 298 00:13:57,736 --> 00:14:00,105 [Vic] Here, Gacy talking right into Lee's ear. 299 00:14:00,172 --> 00:14:02,141 -Lee… -[screams] 300 00:14:02,208 --> 00:14:05,511 [Vic] The heart of a champion, but how much is left in Lee tonight? 301 00:14:05,578 --> 00:14:09,648 The referee may have to add a wherewithal, understanding how to do something. 302 00:14:09,715 --> 00:14:11,717 -Oh, wow! -[Vic] Bate stepped in. 303 00:14:12,117 --> 00:14:14,220 [Vic] Tried to do something. 304 00:14:14,286 --> 00:14:18,324 But look at Gacy, looking in the eyes of Bate. 305 00:14:18,390 --> 00:14:19,658 Now, look in the eyes of Gacy. 306 00:14:19,725 --> 00:14:22,328 [Booker] Oh, yeah. Sadistic, man. 307 00:14:22,394 --> 00:14:24,463 [Vic] And while this is going on, is Lee gonna tap? 308 00:14:24,530 --> 00:14:26,866 You see the arm high in the air. 309 00:14:26,932 --> 00:14:28,300 Bate trying to get right back in. 310 00:14:28,367 --> 00:14:32,238 Finally, Bate, swinging away to break up and save this matchup, 311 00:14:32,304 --> 00:14:34,206 as this triple threat match rolls on. 312 00:14:35,241 --> 00:14:37,243 [Booker] I was wondering for a second what's taking him so long. 313 00:14:37,309 --> 00:14:39,144 I mean, the title is on the line right there. 314 00:14:39,345 --> 00:14:41,213 I mean, Wes Lee could have tapped out. 315 00:14:41,547 --> 00:14:43,182 This thing could have been over, Vic. 316 00:14:43,249 --> 00:14:44,250 [crowd clapping] 317 00:14:44,316 --> 00:14:46,518 [Vic] Gacy coming in with that strategy was smart. 318 00:14:46,585 --> 00:14:49,521 I suppose they knew he needed to manipulate the friendship, 319 00:14:49,588 --> 00:14:52,024 that he didn't want to be at a two-on-one disadvantage. 320 00:14:52,091 --> 00:14:54,260 -[Booker] He thought about it. -[Vic] He was standing tall on Tuesday, 321 00:14:54,326 --> 00:14:56,395 but it's Bate standing tall for a moment! 322 00:14:56,462 --> 00:14:58,564 Missed the shooting star, and right back in! 323 00:14:58,631 --> 00:15:01,267 [Booker] Oh, yes! He's going to divide and conquer, Vic. 324 00:15:01,333 --> 00:15:03,235 Ring's lock down on Bate! 325 00:15:03,302 --> 00:15:04,837 Is Bate now gonna tap? 326 00:15:04,904 --> 00:15:06,472 [crowd cheering] 327 00:15:06,538 --> 00:15:09,108 [Vic] And finally, Wes Lee having to break it up. 328 00:15:09,575 --> 00:15:11,277 -[Booker] Wow. -[crowd cheering] 329 00:15:11,343 --> 00:15:13,779 [Booker laughing] We're just getting started, Vic. 330 00:15:13,846 --> 00:15:16,048 And I'm sweating already, man! 331 00:15:16,949 --> 00:15:20,185 [Vic] This is the first match here at NXT Battleground, 332 00:15:20,252 --> 00:15:21,720 and what a matchup! 333 00:15:24,189 --> 00:15:26,825 [crowd chanting and clapping] 334 00:15:30,696 --> 00:15:32,798 [Vic] NXT universe showcasing their love 335 00:15:32,865 --> 00:15:34,600 for all three of these superstars. 336 00:15:34,667 --> 00:15:36,235 And what a big right from Lee! 337 00:15:36,769 --> 00:15:38,237 And at this point in the matchup, 338 00:15:39,505 --> 00:15:42,107 looks like we're just how we started, at a stalemate. 339 00:15:42,641 --> 00:15:44,310 [Booker] Wes Lee is a late-game player. 340 00:15:44,376 --> 00:15:45,778 Seems like he gets stronger 341 00:15:46,045 --> 00:15:47,813 -the longer the match goes. -[Vic] Oof! 342 00:15:47,880 --> 00:15:50,683 [Booker] This match right here, he's got his hands full, Vic. 343 00:15:51,417 --> 00:15:53,585 [Vic] Well, the legs getting rocked, and-- 344 00:15:53,986 --> 00:15:55,254 Wait a minute! 345 00:15:55,321 --> 00:15:57,556 -[Booker] Whoa! -[crowd cheering] 346 00:15:57,623 --> 00:15:59,825 [Vic] Finally, Bate and Gacy were working for a moment. 347 00:16:00,626 --> 00:16:02,728 [Vic] And Wes Lee, turning it right around! 348 00:16:03,095 --> 00:16:05,898 -[Booker] You got to be kidding me! -[Vic] Double cardiac kick 349 00:16:06,198 --> 00:16:08,968 -for the cardiac-- -[Booker] Oh, whoa! 350 00:16:10,002 --> 00:16:12,137 -[Vic] Try again, another cover! -[crowd] One! Two! 351 00:16:12,204 --> 00:16:14,540 [Vic] Ooh! And I think Lee-- 352 00:16:14,606 --> 00:16:15,974 If you take another look at that, 353 00:16:16,041 --> 00:16:18,510 Lee pulled so back on the leg in the pin, 354 00:16:18,577 --> 00:16:21,680 almost the momentum of Bate, rolled his shoulder up. 355 00:16:21,747 --> 00:16:25,617 [crowd chanting "Wes Lee"] 356 00:16:26,051 --> 00:16:27,519 [Vic] Take a look at this action. 357 00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:31,323 Same mindset. The challengers wiped each other out. 358 00:16:31,390 --> 00:16:35,594 And then Lee would take advantage with a double kick! 359 00:16:35,661 --> 00:16:38,764 [Booker] Man! It's like a guillotine right there, coming down. 360 00:16:39,198 --> 00:16:41,533 This kid, Wes Lee, like I said, he's special, Vic. 361 00:16:41,600 --> 00:16:43,135 But I'm wondering, I'm wondering, 362 00:16:43,202 --> 00:16:45,371 did that take a little bit more out of him? 363 00:16:45,437 --> 00:16:48,507 [Vic] Book, Wes Lee's put just about everybody he's faced away 364 00:16:48,574 --> 00:16:50,209 with that cardiac kick. 365 00:16:50,275 --> 00:16:51,710 [crowd cheering] 366 00:16:51,777 --> 00:16:54,813 [Vic] It just shows you how much the North American Championship 367 00:16:54,880 --> 00:16:56,382 means to all three. 368 00:16:56,582 --> 00:16:58,684 As Wes Lee now. Oof! 369 00:16:59,385 --> 00:17:02,588 Who has shown that he is willing to fight anyone, 370 00:17:02,654 --> 00:17:04,590 anywhere, at any time. 371 00:17:04,656 --> 00:17:07,192 [crowd whistling] 372 00:17:07,359 --> 00:17:09,728 [Vic] It gets-- Oh, Bate pulled him right back. 373 00:17:09,795 --> 00:17:11,764 Nice sharp elbow this time from Lee. 374 00:17:12,031 --> 00:17:14,666 Lee right now, controlling the momentum of this matchup. 375 00:17:14,733 --> 00:17:18,137 Typically, we see Lee use his speed to his advantage. 376 00:17:18,203 --> 00:17:20,039 [Booker] The key is his cardio it looks great, 377 00:17:20,105 --> 00:17:22,841 but right there, just out of place at the wrong time. 378 00:17:23,142 --> 00:17:25,511 Right there, Gacy just took advantage of it, Vic. 379 00:17:26,378 --> 00:17:29,214 [Vic] Gacy got caught! Oh, now a submission by Lee! 380 00:17:30,182 --> 00:17:32,384 And Lee trying to put Gacy to sleep, 381 00:17:33,452 --> 00:17:34,787 Trying to sense this sleeper. 382 00:17:34,853 --> 00:17:36,488 And look at Gacy's knees, Book. 383 00:17:36,555 --> 00:17:37,723 He's starting to fade. 384 00:17:37,790 --> 00:17:39,491 -Gacy's starting to bend. -[Booker] Yeah. 385 00:17:39,558 --> 00:17:41,593 -[Vic] Gacy's down to a knee. -[Booker] He is, Vic. 386 00:17:41,660 --> 00:17:43,762 [Booker] I don't know about this strategy. I mean, 387 00:17:43,829 --> 00:17:46,698 this is just not the right-- You wanna get big shots. 388 00:17:46,765 --> 00:17:48,600 You wanna hit big shots, stick and move. 389 00:17:49,835 --> 00:17:51,437 [Vic] Lee trying to cinch in, 390 00:17:51,503 --> 00:17:53,539 and Lee trying to squeeze. 391 00:17:53,605 --> 00:17:54,706 but Gacy… 392 00:17:55,140 --> 00:17:57,109 Who can hear Ava on the outside. 393 00:17:57,609 --> 00:17:59,845 Uh-oh. Whoa! 394 00:18:01,013 --> 00:18:03,749 [Booker] That's the big shot I'm talking about. Cover him! 395 00:18:03,816 --> 00:18:05,117 That could be it! 396 00:18:05,350 --> 00:18:08,320 [Vic] Well, Gacy, presence of mind to listen to what you said, into 397 00:18:08,387 --> 00:18:09,455 into the cover! 398 00:18:09,655 --> 00:18:11,890 -But Bate--! -[Booker] Wow! 399 00:18:11,957 --> 00:18:13,025 [crowd cheering] 400 00:18:13,091 --> 00:18:14,159 [Vic] Bate, now! 401 00:18:14,460 --> 00:18:16,862 can he hook in Tyler Driver '97? 402 00:18:16,929 --> 00:18:19,198 -[Book] He's about to demonstrate! -[Vic] Got all of it! 403 00:18:19,264 --> 00:18:21,400 -[Book] It's all over. Whoa! -[Vic] Counting! Oh! 404 00:18:21,667 --> 00:18:23,602 Cover! Cover! Cover! 405 00:18:23,802 --> 00:18:25,871 And Gacy, breaking it up. 406 00:18:26,738 --> 00:18:28,240 Oh, Lee dumped to the outside. 407 00:18:28,407 --> 00:18:31,443 -Now, you see a sense of urgency in Gacy. -[crowd] Oh! 408 00:18:31,877 --> 00:18:34,346 [Vic] And Lee, just flipping the switch here in this moment. 409 00:18:35,114 --> 00:18:37,516 Lee's been in these deep waters before. In comes Bate! 410 00:18:38,283 --> 00:18:40,452 Bate's starting to quicken in this triple threat match. 411 00:18:40,652 --> 00:18:42,855 This is a pace. Everyone moving right now, Book. 412 00:18:42,921 --> 00:18:45,424 [Booker] Yes, indeed. Like I say, this guy, 413 00:18:45,491 --> 00:18:47,593 he always seems to find a way. 414 00:18:47,659 --> 00:18:49,394 He always seems to find that answer. 415 00:18:49,461 --> 00:18:52,164 Will he find it tonight, here at Battleground? 416 00:18:52,364 --> 00:18:54,500 [Vic] Lee has been at the disadvantage all night long. 417 00:18:54,566 --> 00:18:57,302 Gacy now, with Lee in his sights. 418 00:18:58,604 --> 00:18:59,838 But so much's taken out. 419 00:19:00,139 --> 00:19:01,206 Lee-- Oh! 420 00:19:01,273 --> 00:19:04,810 [crowd cheering] 421 00:19:04,877 --> 00:19:08,313 -[Booker] What the--? -[Vic] Lee dodged Gacy to wipe out Bate! 422 00:19:10,282 --> 00:19:12,050 Bate to our left, not moving! 423 00:19:12,684 --> 00:19:15,053 -Turned on Lee! -[screams] 424 00:19:15,120 --> 00:19:17,756 Oh, and his Schism's about to get golden roots. 425 00:19:18,390 --> 00:19:20,492 -Coming in, and-- Cardiac kick! -[Booker] Wow! 426 00:19:20,559 --> 00:19:22,728 -[Booker] You've got to be kidding me! -[Vic] Cover! 427 00:19:22,794 --> 00:19:24,196 [crowd] Two, three! 428 00:19:24,396 --> 00:19:26,932 -[bell rings] -[Vic] Lee retains his title! 429 00:19:26,999 --> 00:19:28,200 [Wes Lee's "Assemble" playing] 430 00:19:28,267 --> 00:19:30,936 [female announcer] Here is your winner! And still 431 00:19:31,303 --> 00:19:35,674 the NXT North American champion, 432 00:19:35,874 --> 00:19:37,543 -Wes Lee! -[crowd cheering] 433 00:19:37,709 --> 00:19:39,845 [Vic] Damn right you're getting a standing ovation! 434 00:19:39,912 --> 00:19:42,514 Wes Lee, who has just set the record 435 00:19:42,848 --> 00:19:45,651 for the most successful title defenses 436 00:19:45,817 --> 00:19:49,354 of the North American Championship. 437 00:19:54,092 --> 00:19:55,761 -[Booker] Tears of joy, Vic. -[Vic] Wow! 438 00:19:55,827 --> 00:19:57,229 [Booker] Tears of joy right there. 439 00:19:57,429 --> 00:19:59,197 This young man is incredible. 440 00:19:59,264 --> 00:20:01,733 [Vic] I mean, this action was absolutely incredible. 441 00:20:01,800 --> 00:20:02,935 Tyler bate here, 442 00:20:03,001 --> 00:20:05,137 he has won countless championships here, 443 00:20:05,304 --> 00:20:06,605 -in NXT and WWE. -[Booker] He had it won. 444 00:20:06,672 --> 00:20:08,907 -[Booker] He had it won there. -[Vic] That driver '97 445 00:20:08,974 --> 00:20:10,042 to that meteora, 446 00:20:10,108 --> 00:20:13,011 was able to connect. And just in the last present, 447 00:20:13,078 --> 00:20:15,147 Gacy was able to break up the count. 448 00:20:15,380 --> 00:20:16,848 This match will continue to roll, 449 00:20:16,915 --> 00:20:19,051 but look at the presence of mind by Lee. 450 00:20:19,284 --> 00:20:20,285 Side steps Gacy, 451 00:20:20,352 --> 00:20:22,487 -Gacy actually ducked out of the way… -[Book] Yes. 452 00:20:22,554 --> 00:20:24,756 [Vic] to wipe out Bate back into the ring. 453 00:20:24,823 --> 00:20:29,027 Wes Lee was trying to take control. Bam! Gets planted by Gacy. 454 00:20:29,194 --> 00:20:31,230 When we talk about that championship pedigree, 455 00:20:31,296 --> 00:20:33,232 having that mindset right here. 456 00:20:33,465 --> 00:20:36,568 Being able to dig down deep for that cardiac kick. 457 00:20:36,635 --> 00:20:39,004 -For the cardiac kick to retain… -[bell rings] 458 00:20:39,071 --> 00:20:41,373 [Vic] …the North American championship. 459 00:20:41,440 --> 00:20:43,542 -[crowd cheers] -[announcer] Here is your winner! 460 00:20:43,609 --> 00:20:47,079 [Vic] After Wes Lee, he's still fighting as the North American champion. 461 00:20:47,145 --> 00:20:48,480 He's a rascal for life. 462 00:20:48,647 --> 00:20:51,650 And Lee's record-breaking reign 463 00:20:51,717 --> 00:20:54,286 continues in NXT. 464 00:20:54,353 --> 00:20:58,123 [Wes Lee's "Assemble" playing] 465 00:20:58,290 --> 00:21:00,892 [crowd cheers] 466 00:21:07,599 --> 00:21:11,069 There'll be a tournament to crown a new NXT Women's champion, 467 00:21:11,336 --> 00:21:13,171 culminating at NXT Battleground. 468 00:21:13,238 --> 00:21:16,441 Indi Hartwell, your 15 minutes of fame are over. 469 00:21:17,109 --> 00:21:19,511 Sorry ladies, but I have it. 470 00:21:19,945 --> 00:21:20,979 It's Tiffy time. 471 00:21:21,046 --> 00:21:26,985 [hip-hop music playing] 472 00:21:28,787 --> 00:21:31,323 [Tiffany] I can't believe I have to compete in this tournament. 473 00:21:31,390 --> 00:21:33,725 Like, I should have been handed the women's title. 474 00:21:33,925 --> 00:21:35,494 Survive tonight… 475 00:21:35,560 --> 00:21:38,030 [Vic] And Stratton's the first to advance 476 00:21:38,096 --> 00:21:39,765 in the NXT Women's Tournament. 477 00:21:39,965 --> 00:21:43,869 …then two more, and then go on to become the NXT Women's champion. 478 00:21:45,037 --> 00:21:46,004 [Booker] Wow! 479 00:21:46,071 --> 00:21:49,875 [Vic] And Stratton is headed to Battleground! 480 00:21:51,276 --> 00:21:54,212 [Tiffany] Tonight, the center of the NXT Universe 481 00:21:54,446 --> 00:21:55,714 claims her rightful spot 482 00:21:55,781 --> 00:21:57,883 at the top of the Women's Division. 483 00:21:57,949 --> 00:22:02,220 [hip-hop music playing] 484 00:22:02,921 --> 00:22:05,123 [Tifanny] I never asked to be the it-girl at NXT. 485 00:22:05,190 --> 00:22:08,660 When you're the center of the universe, everything perfectly falls into place. 486 00:22:10,128 --> 00:22:11,997 [Vic] And the finals are set. 487 00:22:13,165 --> 00:22:14,166 Valkyria. 488 00:22:14,232 --> 00:22:15,067 Stratton. 489 00:22:15,133 --> 00:22:20,072 Who is walking out the NXT Women's champion? 490 00:22:22,107 --> 00:22:25,977 It's off to Battleground to become the NXT Women's champ. 491 00:22:26,044 --> 00:22:27,813 Traveling first class, of course. Toodles! 492 00:22:28,280 --> 00:22:29,181 Toodles! 493 00:22:34,352 --> 00:22:37,322 [Vic] We'll find out if Stratton will become champion later tonight, 494 00:22:37,389 --> 00:22:39,224 but there is the challenger Bron Breakker, 495 00:22:39,291 --> 00:22:41,993 arriving ready to regain the NXT title, 496 00:22:42,060 --> 00:22:45,464 and ruin the champion's homecoming, 497 00:22:46,498 --> 00:22:50,135 here, in the shadows of Boston, at NXT Battleground. 498 00:22:50,202 --> 00:22:53,805 And there we see Carmelo Hayes. Trick Williams arriving, as well. 499 00:22:54,740 --> 00:22:57,509 As we mentioned the homecoming, there, of course, 500 00:22:57,576 --> 00:23:00,345 Sean Grande, the voice of the Boston Celtics. 501 00:23:01,046 --> 00:23:03,348 Him and Carmelo Hayes, one final prep talk, 502 00:23:03,415 --> 00:23:05,550 and also, Sean Grande, the voice of the Celtics 503 00:23:05,617 --> 00:23:08,153 also voiced-over the opening to Battleground. Huge main event, 504 00:23:08,387 --> 00:23:12,758 still to come later tonight here, at NXT battleground. 505 00:23:13,525 --> 00:23:16,661 We talk about a championship, how about the prestigious Heritage Cup? 506 00:23:16,895 --> 00:23:18,764 As for the first time on US soil, 507 00:23:18,930 --> 00:23:21,333 Noam Darr will defend the Heritage Cup, 508 00:23:21,399 --> 00:23:23,034 as he faces Dragon Lee 509 00:23:23,268 --> 00:23:26,772 in a matchup that is a test of strategy and stamina. 510 00:23:29,441 --> 00:23:30,642 [hard-rock music playing] 511 00:23:30,709 --> 00:23:32,110 [announcer] The Heritage Cup. 512 00:23:32,177 --> 00:23:34,379 A celebration of the rich history and lineage 513 00:23:34,446 --> 00:23:35,847 of European wrestling, 514 00:23:35,914 --> 00:23:38,483 that dates back to the turn of the 20th century. 515 00:23:39,885 --> 00:23:41,253 All heritage cup matches 516 00:23:41,419 --> 00:23:43,989 are contested under six three-minute rounds, 517 00:23:44,389 --> 00:23:47,359 with a 20-second break between each round. 518 00:23:47,959 --> 00:23:49,361 During this break, 519 00:23:49,428 --> 00:23:51,663 the competitors go back to their respective corners, 520 00:23:51,730 --> 00:23:54,466 to receive treatment or advice from their corner man. 521 00:23:55,567 --> 00:23:58,370 Heritage cup matches are two out of three falls. 522 00:23:58,970 --> 00:24:03,041 Falls can be scored by pinfall, submission or count out. 523 00:24:03,575 --> 00:24:04,910 When a fall occurs, 524 00:24:04,976 --> 00:24:06,912 the round ends immediately. 525 00:24:06,978 --> 00:24:09,781 In the event of a disqualification or a knockout, 526 00:24:09,848 --> 00:24:12,083 the match ends instantly. 527 00:24:12,884 --> 00:24:16,488 If the contest has not been decided by the end of the sixth and final round, 528 00:24:16,555 --> 00:24:19,524 whoever's ahead on falls would win the match. 529 00:24:19,591 --> 00:24:20,826 In the event of a tie, 530 00:24:21,092 --> 00:24:24,129 the champion will retain and be awarded the Heritage Cup. 531 00:24:26,898 --> 00:24:30,268 [crowd cheering] 532 00:24:30,335 --> 00:24:31,970 The following contest 533 00:24:32,037 --> 00:24:37,342 is for the NXT Heritage Cup Championship! 534 00:24:38,577 --> 00:24:42,214 And will be contested by Heritage Cup rules. 535 00:24:44,382 --> 00:24:47,686 [Dragon Lee's "Control the Empire" playing] 536 00:24:47,752 --> 00:24:48,720 [Vic] Get ready Booker, 537 00:24:48,787 --> 00:24:52,357 because the first NXT premium live event ever in Massachusetts 538 00:24:52,424 --> 00:24:55,327 is gonna see the first ever Heritage Cup Championship 539 00:24:55,393 --> 00:24:57,128 defended on US soil. 540 00:24:58,463 --> 00:24:59,331 [bell rings] 541 00:24:59,898 --> 00:25:02,167 [female announcer] Introducing first the challenger. 542 00:25:02,234 --> 00:25:04,536 Accompanied by Nathan Frazer, 543 00:25:04,970 --> 00:25:08,006 Dragon Lee! 544 00:25:08,707 --> 00:25:12,344 [Vic] And there you see Nathan Frazer, and he's gonna be the chief second, 545 00:25:12,410 --> 00:25:15,347 the corner man for Dragon Lee in this matchup, 546 00:25:15,514 --> 00:25:17,415 which is unusual on its own, right? 547 00:25:17,582 --> 00:25:19,951 Because, how vital can a corner man be 548 00:25:20,018 --> 00:25:22,354 to a superstar in this sort of matchup that, again, 549 00:25:22,420 --> 00:25:24,623 is gonna be six three-minute rounds. 550 00:25:24,689 --> 00:25:26,591 Pinfall, submission or count out to earn a fall. 551 00:25:26,658 --> 00:25:28,593 First superstar to two decisions wins. 552 00:25:28,660 --> 00:25:30,762 [Booker] The second's very important, Vic. 553 00:25:30,996 --> 00:25:33,031 Rocket boxing that second set of eyes. 554 00:25:33,498 --> 00:25:34,699 See things you can't see. 555 00:25:34,766 --> 00:25:37,335 And Nathan Frazer, he's been there, he's done that. 556 00:25:37,402 --> 00:25:40,539 He competed for that Heritage Cup, so he knows. 557 00:25:40,605 --> 00:25:43,108 -He knows, Vic. -[Vic] He does, and you know what? 558 00:25:43,174 --> 00:25:45,677 Noam Dar knows that he has to blame himself 559 00:25:45,744 --> 00:25:49,981 for bringing Lee and Frazer together for this matchup. 560 00:25:50,048 --> 00:25:51,416 A common enemy. 561 00:25:51,883 --> 00:25:54,920 And Dragon Lee looking toward gold for the first time, 562 00:25:55,186 --> 00:25:56,922 in the form of the Heritage Cup, 563 00:25:57,789 --> 00:25:58,723 here in NXT. 564 00:25:58,790 --> 00:26:04,763 [Noam Dar's "Time Out" playing] 565 00:26:11,603 --> 00:26:13,038 [crowd cheering] 566 00:26:13,104 --> 00:26:14,639 [female announcer] And his opponent, 567 00:26:14,706 --> 00:26:19,344 he is the NXT Heritage Cup champion! 568 00:26:19,611 --> 00:26:21,546 Supernova 11, 569 00:26:21,880 --> 00:26:24,783 Noam Dar! 570 00:26:24,849 --> 00:26:27,586 [Vic] We're always talking about wearing the gold, holding a title, 571 00:26:27,652 --> 00:26:29,554 carrying the Heritage Cup. 572 00:26:29,621 --> 00:26:32,557 There's no taking away from Noam Dar's accomplishments. 573 00:26:33,091 --> 00:26:34,960 But he's been a little reluctant 574 00:26:35,026 --> 00:26:38,096 to defend that Heritage Cup. What's he scared of? 575 00:26:38,163 --> 00:26:40,832 [Booker] Vic, I wouldn't call it reluctancy or anything like that. 576 00:26:40,899 --> 00:26:42,434 [Vic] What word would you use for it? 577 00:26:42,500 --> 00:26:45,437 [Booker] We've gone through some troubling times. We got through COVID, 578 00:26:45,503 --> 00:26:47,205 travel restrictions, and all that. 579 00:26:47,272 --> 00:26:48,773 You want everybody-- 580 00:26:48,840 --> 00:26:52,043 People like Dragon Lee to be a part of this tournament. 581 00:26:52,110 --> 00:26:54,112 The best tournament in the world. 582 00:26:54,179 --> 00:26:57,682 This heritage cup, we need everybody, man. Come on! 583 00:26:58,149 --> 00:26:59,184 It's simple, right? 584 00:26:59,417 --> 00:27:01,019 [Vic] I think for Noam Dar, 585 00:27:01,086 --> 00:27:04,756 he'd love to hold on to what he calls his baby for the rest of his life. 586 00:27:04,823 --> 00:27:08,460 Like, did you ever rock one of your championships to sleep? 587 00:27:08,526 --> 00:27:10,528 Did you ever hold the TV title, 588 00:27:10,595 --> 00:27:12,931 the World title, the tag team title? 589 00:27:12,998 --> 00:27:14,833 Did you ever rock anything and talk to it? 590 00:27:15,000 --> 00:27:17,535 He's whispering to it! He was whispering to the cup! 591 00:27:17,602 --> 00:27:20,872 [Booker] Man, the television championship, just like this Heritage Cup, man, 592 00:27:21,072 --> 00:27:22,807 it means everything, Vic. 593 00:27:22,874 --> 00:27:26,378 And when I say everything, I mean everything! 594 00:27:26,444 --> 00:27:28,213 Yes! But the man is gonna defend it! 595 00:27:28,413 --> 00:27:30,148 Noam Dar. Give him his props, Vic. 596 00:27:30,215 --> 00:27:32,217 -Give him his props. -[Vic] All I heard you say-- 597 00:27:32,283 --> 00:27:33,651 You didn't say no, so I'm assuming 598 00:27:33,718 --> 00:27:36,521 you talked to your titles at one point in your career. 599 00:27:36,588 --> 00:27:38,890 -[Booker] Oh, yeah! -[Vic] We're set for the Heritage Cup, 600 00:27:38,957 --> 00:27:40,191 first time ever domestically. 601 00:27:40,258 --> 00:27:41,926 We talked about six three-minute rounds. 602 00:27:41,993 --> 00:27:44,796 Knockout or disqualification, I do wanna add, 603 00:27:44,863 --> 00:27:47,399 this match ends. It's over. 604 00:27:47,732 --> 00:27:50,468 And if this goes the full distance and it's tied, 605 00:27:50,635 --> 00:27:53,304 Noam Dar retains the Heritage Cup. 606 00:27:53,371 --> 00:27:55,206 [Booker] Look at the craftsmanship on that cup. 607 00:27:55,273 --> 00:27:57,575 I had a chance to see it up close in person. 608 00:27:57,642 --> 00:28:00,345 Imma tell you, it's a beautiful, beautiful cup. 609 00:28:00,612 --> 00:28:02,147 -[bell rings] -[Vic] There's the bell. 610 00:28:02,213 --> 00:28:04,049 Three minutes will begin, 611 00:28:04,249 --> 00:28:07,152 as there you see the countdown in your lower right. 612 00:28:07,218 --> 00:28:09,487 How will the heritage cup rules, Booker, 613 00:28:09,554 --> 00:28:11,089 throw Dragon Lee off? 614 00:28:11,156 --> 00:28:13,525 [Booker] I don't think they're gonna throw Dragon Lee off, 615 00:28:13,591 --> 00:28:15,493 or anything like that, because he's an athlete, 616 00:28:15,560 --> 00:28:17,862 as well as he got Nathan Frazer in his corner 617 00:28:17,929 --> 00:28:20,098 to give him those what-not-to-dos, 618 00:28:20,465 --> 00:28:22,167 more than the what-to-dos, Vic. 619 00:28:22,233 --> 00:28:25,036 [Vic] That's a great point. I'm sure Frazier over the last few days 620 00:28:25,103 --> 00:28:27,172 has lent some advice to Dragon Lee, 621 00:28:27,238 --> 00:28:30,041 and we do notice that no one out here for Noam Dar, 622 00:28:30,108 --> 00:28:32,444 so at least that's a little advantage for Dragon Lee. 623 00:28:32,510 --> 00:28:34,746 -Wow, ripping at the eyes! -[Book] I don't think it is. 624 00:28:34,813 --> 00:28:37,482 [Booker] Imma tell you, I got a chance to see Noam Dar last week 625 00:28:37,549 --> 00:28:39,084 on television against Nathan Frazer. 626 00:28:39,150 --> 00:28:41,052 I tell you, this kid is an extraordinary talent. 627 00:28:41,119 --> 00:28:42,854 He's humble, he's special. 628 00:28:42,921 --> 00:28:45,590 Look at him with that control right there over Dragon Lee, 629 00:28:45,657 --> 00:28:47,058 just controlling the body. 630 00:28:47,125 --> 00:28:49,294 That right there is smart. That's a skill, Vic. 631 00:28:49,360 --> 00:28:52,163 [Vic] Now both these superstars, though, have really been on your radar 632 00:28:52,230 --> 00:28:54,833 since their arrivals to NXT. 633 00:28:54,899 --> 00:28:57,802 [Booker] I mean, you can't help but to be on the radar. I mean, 634 00:28:57,869 --> 00:28:59,737 the Booker T's fav five 635 00:28:59,804 --> 00:29:03,608 highly anticipated international superstars 636 00:29:03,675 --> 00:29:05,076 like these two guys. 637 00:29:05,143 --> 00:29:08,079 [Vic] Our first 60 seconds has gone by in this opening round 638 00:29:08,379 --> 00:29:12,450 and Noam Dar certainly has been in control of this matchup. 639 00:29:12,517 --> 00:29:13,918 [crowd cheering] 640 00:29:13,985 --> 00:29:15,987 Dar keeping the pace nice and slow again. 641 00:29:16,054 --> 00:29:17,622 Noam Dar's been here before. 642 00:29:17,689 --> 00:29:19,524 He's had to go through several of these rounds. 643 00:29:19,591 --> 00:29:21,793 He's been deep into the waters of these sort of matches. 644 00:29:21,860 --> 00:29:24,028 This is the unknown for dragon Lee. 645 00:29:24,629 --> 00:29:27,132 As Lee now, trying to quicken the pace a little bit, 646 00:29:27,198 --> 00:29:29,968 as 90 seconds just about ticked off the clock here, 647 00:29:30,034 --> 00:29:31,169 in this opening round. 648 00:29:32,837 --> 00:29:34,873 [Booker] Right now it's a pretty even match Vic, 649 00:29:35,440 --> 00:29:37,008 in this first couple of minutes. 650 00:29:38,743 --> 00:29:40,979 [Vic] You see, now everyone's settling into this match, 651 00:29:41,045 --> 00:29:43,047 almost like a feeling out process is Dar. 652 00:29:43,414 --> 00:29:45,683 A little takedown of Dragon Lee, and now focusing 653 00:29:45,750 --> 00:29:47,418 on a submission, the left knee. 654 00:29:47,485 --> 00:29:49,354 Now trying to transition over. 655 00:29:49,854 --> 00:29:52,524 and Dragon Lee right now, in a precarious position, 656 00:29:52,690 --> 00:29:53,992 as Dar's trying his best. 657 00:29:54,058 --> 00:29:55,560 Lee able to kick out. You know what? 658 00:29:55,627 --> 00:29:58,263 Dar knows, "if I can start weakening the body part in round one, 659 00:29:58,329 --> 00:30:00,465 how's that gonna fare in round three or five?" 660 00:30:00,532 --> 00:30:02,333 [Booker] You wanna try to weaken the body. 661 00:30:02,400 --> 00:30:05,470 You know you're not gonna get the win in round one, or anything like that. 662 00:30:05,537 --> 00:30:07,906 But you wanna go out there and wear that man down. 663 00:30:07,972 --> 00:30:10,775 You wanna lean on him as much as you possibly can, 664 00:30:10,842 --> 00:30:12,343 like Dragon Lee is doing right now. 665 00:30:13,011 --> 00:30:14,045 [crowd clapping] 666 00:30:14,579 --> 00:30:17,248 [Vic] You see the clock now, ticking underneath 45 seconds. 667 00:30:17,315 --> 00:30:20,385 And Dar right back in control of this match-up. 668 00:30:20,585 --> 00:30:22,387 [Booker] Nice escape there, by Noam Dar. 669 00:30:22,554 --> 00:30:24,489 One thing I like about this kid, Noam Dar, 670 00:30:24,689 --> 00:30:27,458 Noam Dar, that's a championship name, right there. The-- 671 00:30:27,525 --> 00:30:29,928 -[Vic] You're big on the names. -[Booker] I am. "Supernova". 672 00:30:29,994 --> 00:30:32,964 [Booker] You know what that means? "A luminous explosion of a star." 673 00:30:33,031 --> 00:30:34,666 -That's what this kid is. -[Vic] Oh. 674 00:30:34,732 --> 00:30:37,669 [Vic] A miss to the left knee, connects, swing and miss by Supernova. 675 00:30:37,735 --> 00:30:39,537 Oh! And looking for that-- Look, 676 00:30:39,604 --> 00:30:42,373 Dar has felt that foot under his jaw. 677 00:30:42,440 --> 00:30:45,443 It happened several weeks ago, when Dragon Lee was facing Frazer. 678 00:30:45,510 --> 00:30:48,213 But we're approaching the final ten seconds 679 00:30:48,279 --> 00:30:49,814 in this opening round matchup. 680 00:30:49,881 --> 00:30:52,150 -[Booker] Neither has broke a sweat. -[clapping] 681 00:30:52,217 --> 00:30:53,618 [Vic] And there you-- Oh! 682 00:30:53,952 --> 00:30:57,055 Oh, you heard the clap, that's the final 10 seconds. 683 00:30:57,121 --> 00:30:58,223 And right now, four! 684 00:30:58,289 --> 00:31:00,191 -Three! Coming in! -[Booker] Wow! 685 00:31:01,192 --> 00:31:03,528 -[bell rings] -[Vic] And Lee-- Wow, wow! 686 00:31:04,696 --> 00:31:07,098 And again, that's what I mean by the rules. 687 00:31:07,165 --> 00:31:08,233 Lee now has to stop. 688 00:31:08,299 --> 00:31:10,301 His momentum just ended 689 00:31:11,169 --> 00:31:12,870 when the clock hit, and… 690 00:31:13,938 --> 00:31:17,775 What? That's Oro Mensah. Apparently Mensah's had a change of heart. 691 00:31:17,842 --> 00:31:20,044 NXT Anonymous caught the conversation on Tuesday. 692 00:31:20,111 --> 00:31:22,046 It was on the Kickoff Show. 693 00:31:23,481 --> 00:31:25,116 Dar, sweetening the deal, and… 694 00:31:25,416 --> 00:31:27,585 Hey, come on, man! I'm here, now! Come on, man. 695 00:31:30,488 --> 00:31:32,757 [Vic] Looks like Noam Dar indeed has a Chief second. 696 00:31:32,824 --> 00:31:34,792 It kind of caught Frazer off guard. 697 00:31:34,859 --> 00:31:35,927 His eyes got really big. 698 00:31:35,994 --> 00:31:38,830 And Dragon Lee now, the bell has sounded, and round 2 has begun. 699 00:31:38,897 --> 00:31:41,332 Booker, let's put on a different mindset here for your head. 700 00:31:41,399 --> 00:31:42,934 If you were scoring this on points, 701 00:31:43,001 --> 00:31:44,769 who would you have ahead here, 702 00:31:44,836 --> 00:31:46,638 in terms of momentum into round two? 703 00:31:46,704 --> 00:31:49,474 [Booker] After Dragon Lee landed that big shot right there, 704 00:31:49,540 --> 00:31:52,644 at round 1, I would definitely give Dragon Lee the upper hand. 705 00:31:52,710 --> 00:31:54,512 Right now, he's rolling downhill, 706 00:31:54,579 --> 00:31:58,016 and getting bigger, faster, and stronger, Vic, right now. 707 00:31:58,082 --> 00:31:58,917 Here we go! 708 00:31:58,983 --> 00:32:00,418 [Vic] Lee knows a lot about heritage, 709 00:32:00,485 --> 00:32:02,387 -which is why he put Dar on notice-- -[Booker] Wow! 710 00:32:02,453 --> 00:32:04,889 [Vic] at Springbreaking for this matchup. 711 00:32:04,956 --> 00:32:07,025 And picking up right where he left off on round one 712 00:32:07,091 --> 00:32:08,593 your point in the first 30 seconds. 713 00:32:08,660 --> 00:32:10,762 Lee is rolling right now! 714 00:32:10,828 --> 00:32:13,231 [Booker] I don't know how you're gonna take-- Being in there, 715 00:32:13,298 --> 00:32:16,334 with a man until you see him face to face, eye to eye. 716 00:32:16,401 --> 00:32:17,869 Dragon Lee right now seems like-- 717 00:32:17,936 --> 00:32:21,239 He's dealing like he's gonna walk away with this Heritage Cup here tonight. 718 00:32:23,741 --> 00:32:25,610 [Vic] Dar trying to cover up in his own right. 719 00:32:25,677 --> 00:32:28,246 Lee coming right back in on Dar. 720 00:32:28,313 --> 00:32:31,849 And Lee's got to remember, time is the enemy in this match. 721 00:32:31,916 --> 00:32:33,051 Even though it's round two, 722 00:32:33,117 --> 00:32:34,886 -every second matters. -[Booker] Wow! 723 00:32:34,953 --> 00:32:36,521 And a big explosive kick, 724 00:32:36,587 --> 00:32:38,222 right into the corner, into the cover. 725 00:32:38,289 --> 00:32:40,291 And Dar just got the shoulder up. 726 00:32:40,358 --> 00:32:43,294 And another reminder, if there's a pin, a submission or a count out, 727 00:32:43,361 --> 00:32:45,964 the bell will sound, the round ends at that very moment. 728 00:32:46,030 --> 00:32:47,265 [Booker] Noam's not like that. 729 00:32:47,332 --> 00:32:50,301 If we stop this match right now… If we stop this match right now-- 730 00:32:50,368 --> 00:32:53,037 [Vic] Nice counter roll through! Dar's with the shoulders down! 731 00:32:53,104 --> 00:32:54,339 -And-- Ooh! -[Booker] So close! 732 00:32:54,405 --> 00:32:56,541 [Vic] Dar almost gets the first fall. Another swing and a miss, 733 00:32:56,607 --> 00:32:58,343 caught the back elbow right on the ear. 734 00:32:58,976 --> 00:33:00,778 And going up, going around. Dar now, 735 00:33:01,012 --> 00:33:03,081 -into the cover, and… Whoa! -[Booker] Wow! 736 00:33:03,147 --> 00:33:04,415 [bell rings] 737 00:33:05,817 --> 00:33:07,952 [female announcer] The winner of the fall, 738 00:33:08,119 --> 00:33:09,954 Noam Dar! 739 00:33:10,021 --> 00:33:11,656 [crowd cheering] 740 00:33:11,723 --> 00:33:12,924 [Vic] Wow! 741 00:33:13,491 --> 00:33:14,392 Come on! 742 00:33:14,759 --> 00:33:16,060 I'm getting on, I'm getting on. 743 00:33:16,995 --> 00:33:18,629 Let's go for more. Let's go! 744 00:33:20,732 --> 00:33:22,066 [Vic] Frazer saying, "Let's go", 745 00:33:22,133 --> 00:33:24,936 trying to get Lee's mind back into this. 746 00:33:27,004 --> 00:33:28,973 -What? What do you want? -[indistinct] 747 00:33:32,744 --> 00:33:35,279 [Vic] The referee doing a nice job. That's how quick it happens. 748 00:33:35,346 --> 00:33:36,347 Round three, and now, 749 00:33:36,547 --> 00:33:40,351 the momentum has swung immediately to Dar, who has one fall. 750 00:33:40,418 --> 00:33:43,454 And now, how does this change the strategy for Dragon? 751 00:33:43,521 --> 00:33:44,922 [Booker] Mind game's right, man. 752 00:33:44,989 --> 00:33:48,693 Let me tell you, how unorthodox would that shot there from Noam Dar 753 00:33:48,760 --> 00:33:50,161 to get that pinfall that quick? 754 00:33:50,228 --> 00:33:52,663 [Vic] Oof. And look now, Lee realizing-- 755 00:33:52,730 --> 00:33:54,432 Maybe that's something Frazer told him… 756 00:33:54,499 --> 00:33:56,401 -[Booker] Oh! -[Vic] Oh, the submission! 757 00:33:56,701 --> 00:33:59,637 [Booker] Right there, Dragon Lee just walked right into that shot. 758 00:33:59,704 --> 00:34:02,340 He got a little overzealous, probably because of that one pinfall. 759 00:34:02,407 --> 00:34:03,307 He's down right now. 760 00:34:03,374 --> 00:34:05,343 [Vic] Dar was trying to throw some hammer fists. 761 00:34:05,410 --> 00:34:07,779 Nice kick though by Lee, who is able to figure out 762 00:34:07,845 --> 00:34:10,648 and navigate his way free, as we're 30 seconds in 763 00:34:10,815 --> 00:34:11,949 to round three. 764 00:34:13,117 --> 00:34:16,687 We've talked about it, Booker. This is gonna be a true test 765 00:34:16,754 --> 00:34:18,423 of strategy and stamina! 766 00:34:18,489 --> 00:34:20,258 And a nasty landing for Lee. 767 00:34:20,324 --> 00:34:21,959 Lee immediately grabbed the left knee, 768 00:34:22,026 --> 00:34:23,428 into the cover, and another kickout. 769 00:34:23,494 --> 00:34:26,564 If Dar would have finished that pin, if the referee would've hit three, 770 00:34:26,631 --> 00:34:28,099 this was over in three rounds. 771 00:34:28,166 --> 00:34:30,635 [Booker] Lee's gotta feel a little desperate right now, 772 00:34:30,701 --> 00:34:32,003 you know, behind one. 773 00:34:32,236 --> 00:34:35,473 And right now, in dire straits, Vic. 774 00:34:37,909 --> 00:34:40,178 [Vic] Dar taking advantage of the situation. 775 00:34:40,344 --> 00:34:41,579 [Booker] Mean, nasty elbows. 776 00:34:41,646 --> 00:34:44,882 [Vic] Booker, this is sort of a match I think you would like to process. 777 00:34:44,949 --> 00:34:47,819 [Booker] Matches like this, Vic, you gotta have a lot of stamina. 778 00:34:47,885 --> 00:34:50,588 You gotta want to go out there and compete, and compete all night, 779 00:34:50,655 --> 00:34:53,391 like those tennis players playing four hours a match. 780 00:34:53,458 --> 00:34:55,593 No, no. I'm not that type of guy, Vic. 781 00:34:55,893 --> 00:34:57,395 [Vic] Noam Dar, looking for a knee. 782 00:34:57,462 --> 00:34:59,530 Nice counter though by Lee. Shoulders are down! 783 00:34:59,597 --> 00:35:02,400 And-- Oh! 90 seconds left here, in round three. 784 00:35:02,467 --> 00:35:05,336 Of course, Dar with an advantage of one fall. 785 00:35:05,403 --> 00:35:07,638 Big knee. Oh! Kick under the jaw! 786 00:35:07,705 --> 00:35:09,474 And Dragon Lee starting to get some momentum. 787 00:35:09,540 --> 00:35:11,876 [Booker] That big knee was right under the chin. 788 00:35:11,943 --> 00:35:13,644 The first time I saw Dragon Lee, I said, 789 00:35:13,711 --> 00:35:15,947 "this guy, he's a superstar", Vic. 790 00:35:16,114 --> 00:35:18,182 Tonight can make his night, winning this cup. 791 00:35:18,249 --> 00:35:20,084 [Vic] Well, look at Dar. Dar realizes 792 00:35:20,151 --> 00:35:22,120 any extra second he can have to regroup-- 793 00:35:22,186 --> 00:35:24,622 -[Booker] Wow! -[Vic] No regrouping now! 794 00:35:24,689 --> 00:35:26,858 [crowd cheering] 795 00:35:26,924 --> 00:35:28,593 [Vic] Approaching 60 seconds! 796 00:35:28,860 --> 00:35:31,129 Book, this is the best shot for Dragon Lee! 797 00:35:31,195 --> 00:35:32,830 [Booker] He's on the move right now, Vic. 798 00:35:32,897 --> 00:35:34,999 [Vic] He's got him on the clock! Frazer's gotta let him know 799 00:35:35,066 --> 00:35:36,667 there's only 60 seconds in the round! 800 00:35:37,468 --> 00:35:40,838 -Big suicide dive connects! -[Booker] Gotta get him back in the ring. 801 00:35:41,038 --> 00:35:42,707 [Booker] Gotta get him back in that ring. 802 00:35:42,773 --> 00:35:45,710 He hit up one big shot, trying to even this thing out. 803 00:35:45,776 --> 00:35:49,580 [Vic] So much taken, though, out of Lee. You gotta remember, Lee grabbed the knee 804 00:35:49,647 --> 00:35:52,450 when he came down from the middle ropes several moments ago. 805 00:35:52,517 --> 00:35:54,685 Charges in! Big knee to the side of the face! 806 00:35:54,752 --> 00:35:56,053 Forty seconds on the clock, 807 00:35:56,120 --> 00:35:57,889 into the count, and Dar kicked out! 808 00:35:58,055 --> 00:36:00,992 For Dragon Lee, you look at the clock, there's 35 seconds. 809 00:36:01,058 --> 00:36:04,228 He is down a fall. And right now, Dar's on the back foot. 810 00:36:04,295 --> 00:36:05,730 [Booker] That big knee struck him. 811 00:36:05,796 --> 00:36:07,431 Didn't look like anything was wrong with the knee, Vic. 812 00:36:07,498 --> 00:36:10,301 Right now, he seems like he's maybe laboring just a little bit. 813 00:36:10,368 --> 00:36:12,503 I'm wondering why isn't he on his feet. 814 00:36:12,570 --> 00:36:14,805 [Vic] We talked about, with the type of matchup this is, 815 00:36:14,872 --> 00:36:16,174 the strategy, the stamina. 816 00:36:16,240 --> 00:36:19,076 It's a different test than a traditional one-on-one match-up, 817 00:36:19,143 --> 00:36:22,346 as we're inside the final 15 seconds here, of round three. 818 00:36:22,413 --> 00:36:25,216 And Lee, continuing to punish Noam Dar. 819 00:36:25,483 --> 00:36:26,684 But Dar is up on points. 820 00:36:26,751 --> 00:36:28,386 He is up one fall to none, 821 00:36:28,452 --> 00:36:30,354 as we're inside the final five seconds. 822 00:36:30,421 --> 00:36:33,124 -Lee's swinging away. -[Booker] He's not watching the time. 823 00:36:33,191 --> 00:36:35,993 -[Vic] And Dar gets the round three. -[bell rings] 824 00:36:37,361 --> 00:36:38,863 -What a cheap shot! -[Booker] Whoa! 825 00:36:38,930 --> 00:36:40,598 -What are you doing? -[Vic] What was that? 826 00:36:40,665 --> 00:36:42,366 [Booker] He didn't hear the bell, Vic. 827 00:36:42,433 --> 00:36:44,435 [Vic] Oh, boy, he didn't hear the bell, Book! 828 00:36:44,602 --> 00:36:48,506 -[crowd booing] -[WWE music playing] 829 00:36:48,573 --> 00:36:50,841 [Vic] If that's a disqualification, this is over. 830 00:36:50,908 --> 00:36:53,211 -Referee's using his discretion. -[Booker] Vic-- 831 00:36:58,349 --> 00:37:02,520 [Vic] I mean, Dragon Lee was rolling throughout this round three. 832 00:37:02,587 --> 00:37:07,225 Maybe the best opportunity thus far, to the outside, big dive. 833 00:37:07,692 --> 00:37:11,195 And right here, after the fall, the bell rang and bam! 834 00:37:11,495 --> 00:37:13,831 -Cheap shot! -What are you doing? Let's go! 835 00:37:13,898 --> 00:37:14,999 [Vic] Look at Dar. 836 00:37:15,066 --> 00:37:17,969 "Let's get going, let's get going", all of a sudden out Dar. 837 00:37:19,170 --> 00:37:21,405 Knows Dragon Lee is not at 100 per cent. 838 00:37:22,740 --> 00:37:24,275 And right off a rib. Oh! 839 00:37:24,342 --> 00:37:26,978 Unable to move, and there's where the corner man you talked about. 840 00:37:27,044 --> 00:37:31,315 Able to come in to play, Frazer's able to give Lee the heads-up, and-- Big kick. 841 00:37:31,382 --> 00:37:33,718 [Booker] You're talking about strategy, you must admit 842 00:37:33,784 --> 00:37:36,587 this is a great strategy by Noam Dar. 843 00:37:36,654 --> 00:37:39,090 [Vic] For sure, but if he gets the pin it's over! 844 00:37:39,156 --> 00:37:40,992 -Into the cover, and-- -[Booker] Whoa! 845 00:37:41,058 --> 00:37:42,560 [Vic] That right shoulder up was Lee. 846 00:37:42,627 --> 00:37:45,696 [Booker] Whether that shot was legal… Was it legal? I don't know. 847 00:37:46,063 --> 00:37:47,798 But this is a great strategy. 848 00:37:47,865 --> 00:37:50,868 [Vic] You don't know. 30 seconds off the clock here, in round four. 849 00:37:50,935 --> 00:37:54,672 And now Noam Dar, sensing the end is near… 850 00:37:54,739 --> 00:37:58,209 [crowd cheering and booing] 851 00:37:58,276 --> 00:38:00,311 [Vic] Looking for that Nova Roller. 852 00:38:00,378 --> 00:38:03,481 Looking around, then instead, coming right back in. 853 00:38:03,547 --> 00:38:06,217 He ceases Dragon in. This is Dar's match. 854 00:38:06,284 --> 00:38:08,352 Wait! Inside turtle! Inside turtle! 855 00:38:08,419 --> 00:38:10,021 Oof. Dar able to kick out. 856 00:38:10,087 --> 00:38:12,290 [Booker] Dragon Lee playing a little possum right there, 857 00:38:12,356 --> 00:38:13,991 got caught with that kick around the ear. 858 00:38:14,058 --> 00:38:15,660 Oh, right into it! 859 00:38:15,726 --> 00:38:19,096 [Vic] Going for a submission, trying to stretch out the left arm, 860 00:38:19,163 --> 00:38:22,566 hyperextend the elbow. Can he break the grip though of Lee? 861 00:38:22,633 --> 00:38:24,135 Lee trying to fight, two minutes left. 862 00:38:24,201 --> 00:38:26,170 If Lee taps out, this is over. 863 00:38:26,237 --> 00:38:28,706 And Lee now, continuing to fight, Dar's got him cinched in. 864 00:38:28,773 --> 00:38:31,142 [Booker] Went right into that Demetrious Johnson special. 865 00:38:31,208 --> 00:38:33,077 -Almost pulled it off. -[Vic] Oh, so close. 866 00:38:33,144 --> 00:38:35,846 -[Booker] Going right back to it. -[Vic] Clock ticking down to 1:44. 867 00:38:35,913 --> 00:38:37,615 -[Booker] Oh, wait a minute! -[Vic] Wait! 868 00:38:37,682 --> 00:38:39,617 [Vic] Oh, and Dar had to relinquish the hold 869 00:38:39,684 --> 00:38:42,653 to continue this match, and a crescent kick under the jaw! 870 00:38:43,487 --> 00:38:45,289 Lee now, that urgency back! 871 00:38:45,990 --> 00:38:47,358 Is he looking for a submission? 872 00:38:47,425 --> 00:38:49,560 -Looking for a Texas cloverleaf? -[crowd cheering] 873 00:38:49,627 --> 00:38:50,961 [Booker] Plenty of time left. 874 00:38:51,228 --> 00:38:53,964 -Minute 30 left, and… -[Vic] 90 seconds, and Dar… 875 00:38:54,031 --> 00:38:56,033 [Vic] Is Dar gonna tap out? There's Oro Mensah, 876 00:38:56,100 --> 00:38:57,735 who came out after round one. 877 00:38:57,802 --> 00:39:00,304 Wait! He-- He just pushed the rope! 878 00:39:01,772 --> 00:39:03,341 [Booker] What are you talking about? 879 00:39:03,908 --> 00:39:04,842 Who's he talking to? 880 00:39:07,912 --> 00:39:11,615 [Vic] Oh! What-- What's got into Mensah? 881 00:39:12,550 --> 00:39:14,719 Oh, Dar's gonna steal it from behind! 882 00:39:14,785 --> 00:39:16,554 Whoa, Lee, able to kick out again. 883 00:39:16,787 --> 00:39:19,390 Minute five, here, in round four. 884 00:39:19,457 --> 00:39:22,159 Dragon Lee, coming right back in, going up, going around! 885 00:39:22,226 --> 00:39:23,928 Drops Dar. Cover! 886 00:39:23,994 --> 00:39:25,863 -[crowd counts down] -[Vic] Whoa! 887 00:39:25,930 --> 00:39:27,398 -[bell rings] -[Vic] We're tied! 888 00:39:28,132 --> 00:39:29,934 [female announcer] The winner of the fall, 889 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,869 Dragon Lee! 890 00:39:31,936 --> 00:39:33,971 [Vic] I understand we're tied, but look at Mensah, 891 00:39:34,038 --> 00:39:35,673 sticking his nose-- Oh, there's Frazer! 892 00:39:35,906 --> 00:39:37,274 [Booker] What's going on here? 893 00:39:38,542 --> 00:39:45,516 [Crowd cheering] 894 00:39:49,386 --> 00:39:50,588 [Vic] The corner man! 895 00:39:51,021 --> 00:39:52,556 Get out of here! Take him out! 896 00:39:52,623 --> 00:39:53,991 [Vic] Finally, some officials, 897 00:39:54,058 --> 00:39:55,993 and I believe, I just looked up, 898 00:39:56,060 --> 00:39:59,797 the official has tossed out both corner men. 899 00:40:00,564 --> 00:40:03,033 Now, how does that change the game plans here? 900 00:40:03,534 --> 00:40:05,569 [Booker] Bad idea to have any corner man out here. 901 00:40:05,636 --> 00:40:06,837 [bell rings] 902 00:40:07,571 --> 00:40:09,473 [Vic] Well, these two go in round five. 903 00:40:09,540 --> 00:40:12,209 We're tied at one and, Booker, there's only six minutes left, 904 00:40:12,276 --> 00:40:14,812 or less than that, at this juncture in the matchup. 905 00:40:14,879 --> 00:40:17,982 If this stays at one after the next two falls, 906 00:40:18,582 --> 00:40:19,617 Dar's gonna retain. 907 00:40:19,683 --> 00:40:22,620 Dragon Lee now has to realize the moment is now. 908 00:40:22,686 --> 00:40:26,357 Swing and a miss, and an ankle lock being applied by Dar. 909 00:40:26,424 --> 00:40:28,459 [Booker] I like it, Vic. This is about two men in. 910 00:40:28,526 --> 00:40:30,194 One man leave. That's what it's all about. 911 00:40:30,261 --> 00:40:33,631 It's about the Heritage Cup and who's gonna walk away the winner. 912 00:40:34,565 --> 00:40:36,133 -[Vic] Dragon Lee. Whoa! -[Booker] Wow! 913 00:40:36,200 --> 00:40:38,869 -[Vic] The second time! Was it the charm? -[Booker] Oh, no. 914 00:40:39,036 --> 00:40:40,337 [Booker] Oh, no, Vic. 915 00:40:45,676 --> 00:40:46,610 [Vic] Lee… 916 00:40:47,411 --> 00:40:48,946 Lee might be out. 917 00:40:49,013 --> 00:40:50,448 Big elbow again from Dar. 918 00:40:50,648 --> 00:40:52,283 Dar's gonna fall into the cover, 919 00:40:52,950 --> 00:40:54,652 to retain-- Whoa! 920 00:40:54,718 --> 00:40:56,120 [crowd cheers] 921 00:40:56,187 --> 00:40:59,190 [Vic stuttering] How did Dragon Lee kick out? 922 00:41:00,324 --> 00:41:02,626 Take another look. Feel the impact, just-- 923 00:41:02,693 --> 00:41:04,462 -Oh! -[crowd] Oh! 924 00:41:05,296 --> 00:41:07,164 A nasty landing. 925 00:41:07,231 --> 00:41:08,432 [Booker] Nasty. 926 00:41:08,699 --> 00:41:11,635 [Vic] Under two minutes left in round five. 927 00:41:12,102 --> 00:41:14,238 Every second counting, 928 00:41:14,405 --> 00:41:17,041 every second that ticks away, an enemy 929 00:41:17,308 --> 00:41:21,178 towards Dragon Lee as this Heritage Cup Championship matchup 930 00:41:21,378 --> 00:41:22,313 tied at one. 931 00:41:22,379 --> 00:41:25,683 [Booker] They're just kicking out, they're prolonging the inevitable, Vic. 932 00:41:25,883 --> 00:41:27,818 This thing is gonna be over with here in a minute. 933 00:41:28,018 --> 00:41:29,220 That was a bad spill. 934 00:41:29,987 --> 00:41:31,522 [Vic] Dragon Lee gotta remember 935 00:41:31,589 --> 00:41:34,358 when everything got heated up in Supernova Sessions a few weeks ago. 936 00:41:34,425 --> 00:41:38,195 Everything that Noam Dar has said, Dragon Lee, why he's here in NXT. 937 00:41:38,262 --> 00:41:41,499 Why he's become the fastest-rising superstar on this brand. 938 00:41:41,565 --> 00:41:43,234 But he's having a tough time standing. 939 00:41:43,300 --> 00:41:44,502 Snap German suplex! 940 00:41:44,568 --> 00:41:46,937 Dar's-- Big knee under the jaw! 941 00:41:47,137 --> 00:41:50,040 Dar's rocked! Time is ticking under one 20. 942 00:41:50,107 --> 00:41:52,009 Lee hoisting up, 943 00:41:52,576 --> 00:41:56,146 -looking for the big powerbomb! -[crowd cheers] 944 00:41:56,213 --> 00:41:57,948 [crowd] One! Two! 945 00:41:58,015 --> 00:41:59,650 [Vic laughs] 946 00:42:00,351 --> 00:42:03,554 [Vic] Dar just able to… 947 00:42:05,155 --> 00:42:06,524 Jakara Jackson? 948 00:42:06,790 --> 00:42:07,992 What are you doing? 949 00:42:08,492 --> 00:42:10,261 [Vic] It's under 60 sec-- What? 950 00:42:10,628 --> 00:42:11,695 Lash Legend! 951 00:42:12,396 --> 00:42:13,397 Oh! 952 00:42:13,898 --> 00:42:16,600 The official didn't see Legend! 953 00:42:16,834 --> 00:42:18,402 Boom! Nova roller! 954 00:42:19,203 --> 00:42:20,404 Wait a minute. What the--? 955 00:42:20,471 --> 00:42:22,606 -Cover! I mean-- -[crowd] One! Two! Three! 956 00:42:22,973 --> 00:42:25,576 -[bell rings] -[Vic] Noam Dar has done it! 957 00:42:26,610 --> 00:42:28,412 [female announcer] The winner of the match, 958 00:42:28,479 --> 00:42:32,716 and still the NXT Heritage Cup champion, 959 00:42:32,950 --> 00:42:35,052 Noam Dar! 960 00:42:35,953 --> 00:42:37,855 [crowd cheering] 961 00:42:40,157 --> 00:42:41,425 [WWE music playing] 962 00:42:41,892 --> 00:42:44,929 -What in the world? You're laughing. -[Booker laughs] 963 00:42:45,296 --> 00:42:47,665 [Booker] Not like this, man. 964 00:42:48,198 --> 00:42:50,000 The kid's a player. 965 00:42:52,269 --> 00:42:55,940 [Vic] Oro Mensah, who was tossed earlier in the matchup, coming out. 966 00:43:00,678 --> 00:43:05,382 And Noam Dar snakes his way 967 00:43:05,883 --> 00:43:08,986 -to another successful defense… -[Booker] Yeah. 968 00:43:09,053 --> 00:43:10,387 [Vic] …of the Heritage Cup. 969 00:43:10,454 --> 00:43:14,358 Again, this match was a true test of stamina and strategy. 970 00:43:14,425 --> 00:43:18,562 This was the first fall for Noam Dar. He was able to get the shoulders down. 971 00:43:18,629 --> 00:43:21,732 Had the one fall advantage in this matchup. 972 00:43:21,799 --> 00:43:23,267 Dragon Lee would come back, 973 00:43:23,667 --> 00:43:26,337 and do his best to continue to fight through the pain 974 00:43:26,403 --> 00:43:29,239 of his lower body to pick up a fall on his own right, 975 00:43:29,306 --> 00:43:31,008 to tie things at one. 976 00:43:31,642 --> 00:43:33,911 After both corner men were sent to the back, 977 00:43:33,978 --> 00:43:36,180 Lee looked like he had it all wrapped up. 978 00:43:36,246 --> 00:43:40,451 Huge powerbomb, and Dar somehow was able to kick out, 979 00:43:40,517 --> 00:43:43,887 but that's what made him the greatest Heritage Cup champion to date. 980 00:43:44,054 --> 00:43:46,323 But this is where things get a little cloudy. 981 00:43:46,724 --> 00:43:50,027 Jackson coming down, turning the official's eyes to her, 982 00:43:50,094 --> 00:43:52,129 while Lash Legend coming from the crowd. 983 00:43:52,196 --> 00:43:53,831 Bam! That corner bucket! 984 00:43:53,998 --> 00:43:56,100 That spit bucket to back, to the spine, 985 00:43:56,166 --> 00:43:58,736 boom! Setting up for the Nova roller, 986 00:43:58,802 --> 00:44:04,975 for Noam Dar to once again raise in victory the Heritage Cup. 987 00:44:05,442 --> 00:44:08,345 [crowd cheering] 988 00:44:09,246 --> 00:44:10,914 [Vic] Whether you like it or you don't, 989 00:44:11,315 --> 00:44:14,785 there's no doubt there's going to be a pinky party tonight… 990 00:44:14,852 --> 00:44:16,854 -[Booker] Yeah. -[Vic] …for Supernova. 991 00:44:16,920 --> 00:44:19,656 [Booker] Where the party at, Vic? Where the party's gonna be? 992 00:44:19,723 --> 00:44:22,126 Where the party going to be? 993 00:44:23,394 --> 00:44:24,294 [NXT music playing] 994 00:44:24,361 --> 00:44:28,632 [Vic] Well, Jayne and Dolin are going to kick off Tuesday night, 995 00:44:28,699 --> 00:44:31,535 inside that weaponized cage. 996 00:44:31,602 --> 00:44:35,005 No telling what evil thoughts these two will come up with, 997 00:44:35,072 --> 00:44:39,643 when it all goes down live on NXT this Tuesday. 998 00:44:40,411 --> 00:44:41,945 How about we continue with the action, 999 00:44:42,012 --> 00:44:44,581 because there's been nothing but evil thoughts 1000 00:44:44,648 --> 00:44:47,384 going through the mind of both Dijak and Dragunov. 1001 00:44:47,451 --> 00:44:50,254 It's been the most brutal rivalry in recent memory, 1002 00:44:50,320 --> 00:44:54,458 and tonight we're gonna find out who is the last man standing. 1003 00:44:57,327 --> 00:44:58,195 [epic music playing] 1004 00:44:58,262 --> 00:45:01,498 [Dragunov] Nothing in life worth having comes easy. 1005 00:45:02,266 --> 00:45:06,437 [Vic] Dragunov has said in the past, pain makes him feel alive. 1006 00:45:08,705 --> 00:45:11,542 He's just a different breed of intensity. 1007 00:45:11,608 --> 00:45:12,910 [Dragunov] I will suffer! 1008 00:45:12,976 --> 00:45:17,614 I will endure a great deal of pain. 1009 00:45:20,751 --> 00:45:22,853 [Booker] Dragunov, he's on a different level. 1010 00:45:22,920 --> 00:45:25,022 He fights with a furious passion! 1011 00:45:25,622 --> 00:45:26,824 [Vic] He doesn't fear pain. 1012 00:45:26,890 --> 00:45:28,492 He welcomes it. 1013 00:45:28,992 --> 00:45:31,095 [Dragunov] I've never feared pain. 1014 00:45:31,161 --> 00:45:34,631 Pain makes you feel alive. 1015 00:45:39,236 --> 00:45:41,472 You say the pain makes you feel alive? 1016 00:45:41,538 --> 00:45:42,673 -Yeah. -That's great! 1017 00:45:42,740 --> 00:45:44,842 Because I'm gonna make you a mortal! 1018 00:45:46,910 --> 00:45:50,180 [Dijak] It's about authority. My authority. 1019 00:45:50,647 --> 00:45:54,518 [Booker] Dijak's all about mayhem, all about destruction. 1020 00:45:55,185 --> 00:45:57,621 [Vic] He is the biggest and he is the baddest. 1021 00:45:57,688 --> 00:46:00,023 Ilja Dragunov, I gave you fair warning. 1022 00:46:06,997 --> 00:46:11,568 [Booker] Dijak got to be the toughest man I've ever seen in my life. 1023 00:46:11,635 --> 00:46:12,803 [Dijak] And now look at you. 1024 00:46:12,870 --> 00:46:14,138 So helpless. 1025 00:46:15,939 --> 00:46:20,811 You. You're obsessed with the idea of breaking me. 1026 00:46:20,878 --> 00:46:22,913 There's not a man alive that i can't break. 1027 00:46:23,981 --> 00:46:25,449 [Dragunov] I invite you to try. 1028 00:46:26,517 --> 00:46:28,685 -[Dijak] Is that enough? -[Dragunov] Not even close. 1029 00:46:32,589 --> 00:46:34,258 [Dijak] I told you I'd break any man. 1030 00:46:38,195 --> 00:46:40,564 I'm still standing! 1031 00:46:46,336 --> 00:46:48,172 Last week was torture. 1032 00:46:48,605 --> 00:46:50,507 At the end, I was still standing. 1033 00:46:50,574 --> 00:46:52,476 I will sign the agreement tonight. 1034 00:46:53,644 --> 00:46:56,213 [Vic] The Hold Harmless Agreement to sign tonight. 1035 00:46:56,280 --> 00:46:59,116 [Booker] These guys know exactly what it means to go to war! 1036 00:46:59,983 --> 00:47:01,051 [Vic] We better buckle up, 1037 00:47:01,218 --> 00:47:03,120 because it's Dijak and Dragunov, 1038 00:47:03,187 --> 00:47:06,790 in a Last Man Standing match at Battleground! 1039 00:47:07,357 --> 00:47:08,992 I don't care who you are! 1040 00:47:09,059 --> 00:47:10,460 I can break any man! 1041 00:47:10,527 --> 00:47:14,298 And Ilja, I'm finally going to break you! 1042 00:47:14,364 --> 00:47:17,568 [Dragunov] And Dijak will understand when I say 1043 00:47:17,734 --> 00:47:19,469 that I'm invincible, 1044 00:47:19,670 --> 00:47:21,471 unbreakable. 1045 00:47:22,906 --> 00:47:24,374 [music ends] 1046 00:47:26,677 --> 00:47:33,650 [Dijak's "Driver" playing] 1047 00:47:44,494 --> 00:47:46,730 -[crowd cheering] -[bell rings] 1048 00:47:47,130 --> 00:47:51,868 [female announcer] The following is a last man standing match. 1049 00:47:52,302 --> 00:47:56,106 Introducing first, Dijak! 1050 00:47:56,907 --> 00:47:58,842 [Vic] Remember, the only way to win this matchup 1051 00:47:58,909 --> 00:48:01,144 is to incapacitate your opponent, 1052 00:48:01,211 --> 00:48:04,815 so they cannot reach their feet by the count of ten. 1053 00:48:05,649 --> 00:48:07,918 They signed the Hold Harmless Agreement, 1054 00:48:08,085 --> 00:48:10,721 which means no one is liable for what happens. 1055 00:48:11,622 --> 00:48:13,190 Get them out of here! 1056 00:48:13,757 --> 00:48:14,958 They don't need to see this! 1057 00:48:18,729 --> 00:48:22,966 [Vic] Booker, Dijak just told his wife and kids 1058 00:48:23,934 --> 00:48:26,370 he doesn't want them to see what is about to happen, 1059 00:48:26,436 --> 00:48:29,139 what's about to transpire and take place in this matchup. 1060 00:48:29,206 --> 00:48:32,209 Can you remember a rivalry that has been so destruc-- 1061 00:48:32,276 --> 00:48:34,244 So intense in recent memory? 1062 00:48:34,711 --> 00:48:36,647 [Booker] Vic, this is the wall, man. 1063 00:48:37,014 --> 00:48:39,483 This is the real deal. 1064 00:48:39,716 --> 00:48:40,984 Look at the eyes. 1065 00:48:41,151 --> 00:48:43,854 I've never seen this guy happy once. 1066 00:48:45,422 --> 00:48:47,891 [Ilja Dragunov's "Death Waltz" playing] 1067 00:48:47,958 --> 00:48:49,993 [crowd cheering] 1068 00:48:57,367 --> 00:48:59,069 [female announcer] And his opponent, 1069 00:48:59,369 --> 00:49:03,140 Ilja Dragunov! 1070 00:49:03,607 --> 00:49:05,409 [Vic] You talked about looking in the eyes, 1071 00:49:06,209 --> 00:49:08,612 Dragunov is seeing red. 1072 00:49:08,879 --> 00:49:10,314 Here tonight in-- 1073 00:49:10,614 --> 00:49:12,816 Got a funny feeling we're about to see a different side 1074 00:49:12,883 --> 00:49:14,318 of Ilja Dragunov, 1075 00:49:14,384 --> 00:49:15,986 here, at NXT Battleground. 1076 00:49:16,987 --> 00:49:18,889 [Booker] Talk about this kid, Ilja Dragunov, 1077 00:49:20,057 --> 00:49:22,192 playing his greatest symphony. 1078 00:49:23,093 --> 00:49:25,128 He has no reverse gear, Vic. 1079 00:49:25,796 --> 00:49:28,799 -He doesn't go back! -[Vic] He truly does not. 1080 00:49:28,865 --> 00:49:31,201 [Vic] He talks about wanting to persevere and push forward. 1081 00:49:31,268 --> 00:49:33,070 -[Booker] Yes. -[Vic] We gotta get ready, man, 1082 00:49:33,136 --> 00:49:35,339 because we could be in… 1083 00:49:36,206 --> 00:49:39,309 We're getting ready to witness what could be the most chaotic, 1084 00:49:39,943 --> 00:49:44,481 intense, physical Last Man Standing match 1085 00:49:44,681 --> 00:49:46,350 in recent memory. 1086 00:49:46,650 --> 00:49:48,452 [Booker] I agree 100 per cent. 1087 00:49:49,286 --> 00:49:52,356 Dragunov and this man, Dijak, 1088 00:49:52,422 --> 00:49:56,727 is a molotov cocktail about to explode, man! 1089 00:49:56,793 --> 00:49:58,929 [Vic] You said there's a reason you never wanted to compete 1090 00:49:58,995 --> 00:50:00,230 in one of these matches. 1091 00:50:00,597 --> 00:50:03,500 [Booker] Yes. It's just about going out there 1092 00:50:03,567 --> 00:50:06,136 and creating pain, mayhem, 1093 00:50:06,403 --> 00:50:07,671 -destruction. -Ring the bell! 1094 00:50:07,738 --> 00:50:09,139 [Book] Somebody's gonna get hurt! 1095 00:50:09,306 --> 00:50:11,942 [Vic] The referee here, only to count to ten. 1096 00:50:12,009 --> 00:50:13,710 And the slugfest has already begun. 1097 00:50:13,777 --> 00:50:17,047 The Heritage Cup we just witnessed was really about a test of skill. 1098 00:50:17,114 --> 00:50:19,483 This match's gonna be about the test of human will. 1099 00:50:19,549 --> 00:50:20,550 And look at Dijak. 1100 00:50:20,617 --> 00:50:22,219 [Booker] It's not gonna be pretty, Vic. 1101 00:50:22,819 --> 00:50:26,590 Like Dijak said, put the women and children to bed. 1102 00:50:27,124 --> 00:50:29,559 [Vic] Think about their first encounter, one point Dijak-- Oh! 1103 00:50:30,293 --> 00:50:32,529 Had Dragunov, pinned under the steel steps, 1104 00:50:32,596 --> 00:50:35,599 and then Dragunov stood on top of those steps. 1105 00:50:35,665 --> 00:50:36,933 It was an unreal sight! 1106 00:50:37,000 --> 00:50:41,238 [Booker] Yes, indeed, he won the battle, Vic, 1107 00:50:41,304 --> 00:50:43,407 but he didn't get the job done. 1108 00:50:43,473 --> 00:50:45,475 He's in a war right now! 1109 00:50:45,542 --> 00:50:48,178 [Vic] It is early going in this matchup. And look at these two, 1110 00:50:48,345 --> 00:50:50,547 coming out with a game plan, and it's pretty simple. 1111 00:50:50,614 --> 00:50:52,416 Just beat the holly hell out of the other. 1112 00:50:52,482 --> 00:50:53,683 -Ooh! -[Booker] Ooh! 1113 00:50:55,118 --> 00:50:56,553 [Vic] Feel some of this impact. 1114 00:50:56,620 --> 00:50:58,789 You see the body snap and manipulate around. 1115 00:50:58,855 --> 00:50:59,856 Look at the-- Oh! 1116 00:50:59,923 --> 00:51:03,894 And right away, looking for maybe an early sign of Constantine special. 1117 00:51:03,960 --> 00:51:08,298 Instead Dijak just knocking Dragunov to the ground. 1118 00:51:08,365 --> 00:51:10,734 You can hear Drag-- Right here in front, you can hear him 1119 00:51:11,101 --> 00:51:13,103 agonizing, trouble breathing, 1120 00:51:13,170 --> 00:51:14,271 taking deep breaths. 1121 00:51:14,337 --> 00:51:17,307 [Booker] You know what they say, Vic, it's not about getting knocked down, 1122 00:51:17,374 --> 00:51:19,576 it's about how many times you can get up. 1123 00:51:19,643 --> 00:51:21,411 [Vic] I mentioned those steps earlier, Book! 1124 00:51:21,478 --> 00:51:22,479 [Booker] Yes, you did! 1125 00:51:22,546 --> 00:51:23,980 [crowd cheering] 1126 00:51:24,047 --> 00:51:26,817 [Vic] And Dijak's evil mind, already starting to come to play. 1127 00:51:26,883 --> 00:51:28,785 [Booker] Moving the furniture around a little, 1128 00:51:28,852 --> 00:51:30,554 look like he's ready to play a little house 1129 00:51:31,221 --> 00:51:33,023 inside the middle of the squared circle. 1130 00:51:33,723 --> 00:51:35,258 [Vic] These two have been all around. 1131 00:51:35,325 --> 00:51:38,095 They've brawled in locker room, brawled in warehouses, loading docks. 1132 00:51:38,161 --> 00:51:39,796 -This match, this battle… -[Booker] Wow! 1133 00:51:41,598 --> 00:51:42,966 [Vic] …can go anywhere! 1134 00:51:43,033 --> 00:51:46,570 [Booker] Vic, those are called forearm shivers, 1135 00:51:47,604 --> 00:51:49,039 and they are stiff, man. 1136 00:51:49,706 --> 00:51:51,141 -Oh, yes! -[Vic] Oh! 1137 00:51:51,541 --> 00:51:54,544 -[Booker] Let me get out of the way. -[Vic] You better get out of the way! 1138 00:51:54,611 --> 00:51:55,912 [screams] 1139 00:51:56,079 --> 00:51:59,216 [Vic] Feel the rage boiling out of Dragunov. 1140 00:51:59,282 --> 00:52:01,885 [Booker] The intensity of this young man, let me tell you, 1141 00:52:01,952 --> 00:52:03,787 he matches up with anybody, Vic, 1142 00:52:03,854 --> 00:52:06,356 because he's willing to go to a different place, 1143 00:52:06,423 --> 00:52:09,392 and that place is pain, is his pleasure! 1144 00:52:09,459 --> 00:52:11,328 [Vic] I don't have a clock, but we got to be 1145 00:52:11,394 --> 00:52:13,263 maybe two minutes into this matchup, 1146 00:52:13,330 --> 00:52:16,633 and look at the welts that have been forming on everyone's body! 1147 00:52:16,700 --> 00:52:18,101 And you might be counting teeth! 1148 00:52:18,168 --> 00:52:19,002 [Booker] Wow. 1149 00:52:20,070 --> 00:52:22,806 That upkick, Vic, caught him straight on the jaw. 1150 00:52:25,842 --> 00:52:27,210 [Vic] Forget about the jaw. 1151 00:52:27,277 --> 00:52:28,645 What about the spine, Book? 1152 00:52:29,145 --> 00:52:32,549 Because you just saw Dragunov look over for a landing spot! 1153 00:52:32,616 --> 00:52:35,252 -And that's not Boston Logan Airport! -[Booker] Yeah! 1154 00:52:37,320 --> 00:52:42,025 And again, the official only here to count to ten. 1155 00:52:45,929 --> 00:52:48,665 I'm not done with you! The final show! 1156 00:52:49,032 --> 00:52:52,802 [Vic] Here Dragunov goes-- Bam! An upkick, right under the jaw. 1157 00:52:53,436 --> 00:52:55,605 Which for Dragunov, 1158 00:52:57,607 --> 00:53:01,244 -may have lost a few teeth. -[Booker] He lost a couple of bicuspids. 1159 00:53:01,878 --> 00:53:03,647 [Vic] Uh-oh! 1160 00:53:03,880 --> 00:53:05,949 [crowd cheering] 1161 00:53:06,016 --> 00:53:08,018 [Vic] This battle could go anywhere. 1162 00:53:08,084 --> 00:53:12,722 Look, we know Dragunov can absorb a ridiculous amount of punishment, 1163 00:53:14,558 --> 00:53:16,426 but it's almost like-- Oh! 1164 00:53:16,993 --> 00:53:19,963 Dragunov just went through the table… 1165 00:53:20,030 --> 00:53:21,765 -[Booker] Wow. -[Vic] …to take out Dijak. 1166 00:53:21,831 --> 00:53:23,633 [Booker] Let me tell you, this kid… 1167 00:53:23,800 --> 00:53:25,902 [crowd chanting "NXT"] 1168 00:53:31,775 --> 00:53:34,110 [Booker] He's willing to do something like that to himself. 1169 00:53:34,177 --> 00:53:37,214 Just imagine what he's willing to do to you, Vic. That's-- 1170 00:53:37,280 --> 00:53:39,282 [Vic] Don't want to know what he's willing to do to me. 1171 00:53:39,349 --> 00:53:41,751 [Booker] That's the thing. He's busted open, Vic. 1172 00:53:44,588 --> 00:53:47,023 [Vic] There you see the referee starting his count. 1173 00:53:49,759 --> 00:53:50,860 Referee is at six. 1174 00:53:50,927 --> 00:53:54,030 Both superstars starting to move, trying to get back to their feet. 1175 00:53:55,131 --> 00:53:57,067 Dragunov up. And look at Dijak, 1176 00:53:57,133 --> 00:53:59,736 just struggling, but the official using his discretion, 1177 00:53:59,803 --> 00:54:00,904 Dijak's feet both up. 1178 00:54:00,971 --> 00:54:02,772 And look at the pain for Dijak. 1179 00:54:02,839 --> 00:54:06,509 Everything his body has gone through early on in this matchup. 1180 00:54:06,843 --> 00:54:08,478 And there's no predicting 1181 00:54:09,212 --> 00:54:10,880 the barbaric lengths, Booker, 1182 00:54:10,947 --> 00:54:13,149 these two are going to be willing to go 1183 00:54:13,216 --> 00:54:15,318 -for victory. -[Booker] There's no rules, Vic. 1184 00:54:15,385 --> 00:54:17,787 [Booker] Anything goes in a matchup like this. 1185 00:54:17,854 --> 00:54:22,225 It's about debilitating your opponent till he quits. 1186 00:54:22,826 --> 00:54:25,762 [Vic] There's Dijak. Let's go back to some of the action we've seen 1187 00:54:25,829 --> 00:54:30,000 in a very physical matchup, and we knew it would be. 1188 00:54:30,667 --> 00:54:32,202 First, the kick and then listen. 1189 00:54:33,336 --> 00:54:36,806 That is a human being spine on steel, 1190 00:54:36,873 --> 00:54:39,776 but Dragunov gets back to his feet. 1191 00:54:39,843 --> 00:54:42,712 And then sacrifices himself-- Oh! 1192 00:54:43,313 --> 00:54:45,682 You mentioned what are they willing to do to each other, 1193 00:54:45,749 --> 00:54:48,218 how much they're willing to sacrifice to destroy the other. 1194 00:54:48,285 --> 00:54:50,720 And now look at the hard chops. 1195 00:54:51,154 --> 00:54:54,591 Big kick, and a roundhouse buckling the knees of Dijak. 1196 00:54:55,058 --> 00:54:56,092 I mean, whoa. 1197 00:54:56,159 --> 00:55:00,230 Book, you've even been a little squeamish over here, next to me, 1198 00:55:00,297 --> 00:55:01,665 for some of these lefts and rights. 1199 00:55:01,731 --> 00:55:04,968 [Booker] I'm thinking the battle scars after a matchup like this. 1200 00:55:05,035 --> 00:55:07,904 You gotta wonder, but it doesn't seem like neither one of these guys 1201 00:55:07,971 --> 00:55:09,472 really care about that right now. 1202 00:55:09,539 --> 00:55:11,641 It's just about beating the hell out of each other. 1203 00:55:11,875 --> 00:55:15,945 [Vic] We are looking at a different type of intense in this matchup. 1204 00:55:16,012 --> 00:55:18,281 and we mentioned, the likes of maybe we've never seen-- 1205 00:55:18,348 --> 00:55:21,217 -[Booker] Wow! -[Vic] Oh, my gosh! In NXT. 1206 00:55:24,688 --> 00:55:25,522 [Booker] Wow. 1207 00:55:25,588 --> 00:55:29,359 [Vic] The referee doing a great job, right on top of everything. 1208 00:55:31,528 --> 00:55:32,595 [Booker] Wow. 1209 00:55:32,662 --> 00:55:35,165 [Vic] Derek Sanders, I do not envy here tonight. 1210 00:55:35,231 --> 00:55:36,232 Look at Dijak. 1211 00:55:36,299 --> 00:55:37,767 Dijak doesn't care about the count. 1212 00:55:37,834 --> 00:55:40,837 He wants to beat the hell out of Dragunov! 1213 00:55:41,071 --> 00:55:44,741 [Booker] Dragunov, he always said he's a guy who don't mind a lot of pain, 1214 00:55:44,808 --> 00:55:46,710 -but right now-- -[Vic] DDT! 1215 00:55:46,943 --> 00:55:48,311 [Booker] Oh my God, man! 1216 00:55:48,378 --> 00:55:50,780 [Vic] What about the back of Dragunov again? 1217 00:55:51,081 --> 00:55:53,717 Destroying each other, destroying themselves! 1218 00:55:53,783 --> 00:55:56,052 [Booker] You talk about that place, that sacred place 1219 00:55:56,119 --> 00:55:58,621 that this young man Dragunov is willing to go, Vic. 1220 00:55:58,688 --> 00:56:03,259 [Crowd chants "NXT"] 1221 00:56:04,394 --> 00:56:07,430 [Vic] It has been an electrifying atmosphere, 1222 00:56:08,431 --> 00:56:10,366 as the official up to five, 1223 00:56:10,433 --> 00:56:13,970 and Dragunov, like a phoenix, just rises up 1224 00:56:14,037 --> 00:56:16,573 and goes right after Dijak. Again, this guy, Book… 1225 00:56:16,740 --> 00:56:19,609 They're stopping the referee's count! 1226 00:56:19,676 --> 00:56:22,879 How's Dragunov still moving after all the pain he's going through? 1227 00:56:23,046 --> 00:56:25,815 And right now, not just moving, he's taking over! 1228 00:56:26,983 --> 00:56:28,318 [screams] 1229 00:56:28,384 --> 00:56:31,855 [Vic] Now, Dragunov said pain makes him feel alive. 1230 00:56:32,222 --> 00:56:36,326 Dijak has promised to make Dragunov mortal. 1231 00:56:37,193 --> 00:56:41,297 [Booker] Vic, I don't think we've seen Dijak in this much trouble ever. 1232 00:56:42,031 --> 00:56:43,032 -Oh! -[Vic] Oh, no! 1233 00:56:43,533 --> 00:56:44,801 Good God! 1234 00:56:51,341 --> 00:56:54,444 [Vic] Everything Dragunov has been through in this matchup… 1235 00:56:54,511 --> 00:56:56,646 Remember the big boot under the jaw? 1236 00:56:57,147 --> 00:57:00,517 Medical team doc came out here, cleared Ilja Dragunov to continue, 1237 00:57:00,583 --> 00:57:04,354 and Dragunov hasn't let up, hasn't taken his foot off the gas. 1238 00:57:04,421 --> 00:57:07,857 And what in God's name is he thinking? 1239 00:57:08,758 --> 00:57:11,561 [Booker] The man is willing to crawl to get to this top rope, Vic. 1240 00:57:11,628 --> 00:57:13,596 [crowd cheering] 1241 00:57:13,763 --> 00:57:15,031 [Booker] What is he gonna do? 1242 00:57:18,535 --> 00:57:19,569 [Vic] Oh! 1243 00:57:19,636 --> 00:57:22,505 That could've been the kiss of death from Dragunov's 1244 00:57:22,572 --> 00:57:26,142 [crowd cheering] 1245 00:57:29,946 --> 00:57:31,080 [Booker] Wow. 1246 00:57:38,455 --> 00:57:40,356 [Vic] Referee starting his count. 1247 00:57:40,423 --> 00:57:42,992 -[Booker] Check it out, Vic. -[Vic] Look at this nasty landing. 1248 00:57:43,059 --> 00:57:44,727 -[Vic] Bam! -[Booker] Oh, man! 1249 00:57:44,961 --> 00:57:50,733 [Vic] That put Dijak on Dream Street, and Dragunov still wouldn't be done. 1250 00:57:50,800 --> 00:57:51,968 [Booker] Coast-to-coast. 1251 00:57:52,135 --> 00:57:54,571 -[Vic] Then in the impact, bam! -[Booker] Oh, my God! 1252 00:57:54,637 --> 00:57:57,907 [Vic] That wasn't a trash can, that wasn't a chair. That was steel steps, 1253 00:57:57,974 --> 00:58:01,010 as the official continuing to climb, almost to nine! 1254 00:58:01,211 --> 00:58:04,113 And somehow Dijak, nice bridge, he's back on his feet. 1255 00:58:04,180 --> 00:58:07,684 Great job by the official in this matchup. 1256 00:58:07,750 --> 00:58:11,488 And that was as close, Booker, as we've been to a ten count. 1257 00:58:11,554 --> 00:58:14,991 [Booker] This is NXT Battleground, and right now we got two grown men 1258 00:58:15,158 --> 00:58:18,661 in the middle of this ring, trying to chop each other down, Vic. 1259 00:58:23,900 --> 00:58:25,802 [Vic] Oof. Oh! 1260 00:58:26,336 --> 00:58:27,303 [Booker] No quit. 1261 00:58:27,370 --> 00:58:28,872 No quit in Dijak! 1262 00:58:30,206 --> 00:58:32,809 [Vic] Dijak declared he could break any man. 1263 00:58:32,976 --> 00:58:35,612 Dragunov challenged him to try to break him. 1264 00:58:35,678 --> 00:58:37,113 That raised your eyebrows. 1265 00:58:37,180 --> 00:58:41,885 And it's Dragunov who is up and delivering possibly the final blow. 1266 00:58:42,552 --> 00:58:44,187 But Dragunov goes down too, 1267 00:58:44,554 --> 00:58:45,955 body almost giving out. 1268 00:58:46,022 --> 00:58:47,223 [crowd cheering] 1269 00:58:47,590 --> 00:58:50,693 [Vic] And again, the referee will start his count to ten. 1270 00:58:50,760 --> 00:58:53,029 [Booker] Both of these men have given a lot here tonight. 1271 00:58:53,096 --> 00:58:54,230 [Vic] Oh, well! 1272 00:58:56,633 --> 00:58:59,602 -Dragunov giving a little bit more. -[Booker] Oh, yeah! 1273 00:59:00,503 --> 00:59:01,771 [Vic] Oh! 1274 00:59:04,140 --> 00:59:05,775 -One! -[Booker] Wow! 1275 00:59:05,842 --> 00:59:07,410 -[Vic] I don't know what to say. -Two! 1276 00:59:08,244 --> 00:59:10,346 -[crowd] This is awesome! -Three! 1277 00:59:10,413 --> 00:59:12,815 [Booker] That's what you need to say right there, Vic. 1278 00:59:12,882 --> 00:59:15,285 -Four! -[crowd] This is awesome! 1279 00:59:16,052 --> 00:59:17,820 -Five! --[crowd] This is awesome! 1280 00:59:17,887 --> 00:59:19,122 [Vic] Referee's up to five. 1281 00:59:19,188 --> 00:59:21,824 Dragunov's up. Referee continuing to count to six. 1282 00:59:22,091 --> 00:59:25,428 And Dragunov sensing Dijak was close to getting back to his feet, 1283 00:59:25,595 --> 00:59:27,430 going right back on the offensive 1284 00:59:27,497 --> 00:59:29,365 in this Last Man Standing match. 1285 00:59:29,432 --> 00:59:33,770 Oh! Turning Dijak inside out! 1286 00:59:33,836 --> 00:59:35,638 [Booker] What I'm talking about, as far as… 1287 00:59:35,705 --> 00:59:37,774 -Dragunov, he… -[Vic] What the--? What? 1288 00:59:37,840 --> 00:59:40,143 [Booker] …matches… Oh, wow! 1289 00:59:40,209 --> 00:59:44,714 [screams] 1290 00:59:44,781 --> 00:59:46,950 [crowd cheering] 1291 00:59:49,085 --> 00:59:50,787 [Vic] Who's gonna break who? 1292 00:59:54,157 --> 00:59:56,092 [crowd] Oh! 1293 00:59:56,459 --> 00:59:58,928 [Vic] Dragunov trying to hold on. 1294 00:59:59,495 --> 01:00:01,998 Oof! trying to break that grip of Dijak, 1295 01:00:02,265 --> 01:00:03,800 but Dijak, now-- 1296 01:00:03,967 --> 01:00:05,602 -[Vic] Whoa! -[Booker] God, Vic. 1297 01:00:07,003 --> 01:00:10,773 [crowd cheering and booing] 1298 01:00:11,174 --> 01:00:14,711 [Vic] When we said we were witnessing something that could be 1299 01:00:14,777 --> 01:00:18,915 the most chaotic, intense, and physical 1300 01:00:19,182 --> 01:00:21,451 Last Man Standing match ever. 1301 01:00:21,517 --> 01:00:24,354 [Booker] For those who don't know, that's the apron right there. 1302 01:00:24,420 --> 01:00:26,823 That's the hardest part of the ring right there. 1303 01:00:26,889 --> 01:00:28,324 That's where the steel runs down, 1304 01:00:28,391 --> 01:00:31,894 and right there he felt every bit of that steel, Vic. 1305 01:00:31,961 --> 01:00:34,063 [Vic] Referee has his count going. 1306 01:00:34,130 --> 01:00:36,299 Dijak beats it at six, but look at Dragunov. 1307 01:00:36,366 --> 01:00:37,367 Dragunov's on a knee. 1308 01:00:37,433 --> 01:00:39,102 Referee's at eight right now. 1309 01:00:39,168 --> 01:00:41,471 Dragunov can't get back, and at nine, 1310 01:00:41,537 --> 01:00:43,506 just, just, just able 1311 01:00:43,573 --> 01:00:45,408 -to beat the count. -[Booker] Wow. 1312 01:00:45,475 --> 01:00:48,945 [Dijak and Dragunov grunting] 1313 01:00:49,012 --> 01:00:51,080 [screams in Russian] 1314 01:00:51,848 --> 01:00:54,250 [Vic] That rage still boiling. I don't know how, 1315 01:00:54,450 --> 01:00:55,618 but it is in Dragunov. 1316 01:00:55,685 --> 01:00:58,588 And that just might've angered Dijak. 1317 01:00:58,654 --> 01:01:00,056 [crowd cheering] 1318 01:01:00,523 --> 01:01:02,725 [Vic] Feast your eyes! 1319 01:01:03,826 --> 01:01:07,930 [Booker] That may have been the shot, Vic, that separated this man, Dijak-- 1320 01:01:08,097 --> 01:01:11,200 Excuse me, Dragunov, from his senses. 1321 01:01:11,267 --> 01:01:12,368 Oh my god, Vic. 1322 01:01:12,435 --> 01:01:14,604 [Vic] And Dragunov, by the way, is still up, 1323 01:01:15,805 --> 01:01:17,974 'cause he's still on his feet. I don't know how. 1324 01:01:18,041 --> 01:01:20,610 [Booker] The only thing holding him up is the ropes, Vic. 1325 01:01:20,676 --> 01:01:22,412 [Vic] Great point, Book. Great point. 1326 01:01:22,812 --> 01:01:24,147 [screams] 1327 01:01:25,548 --> 01:01:27,383 [Vic] You gotta wonder Dijak's mind, 1328 01:01:27,450 --> 01:01:30,553 talk about being able to break anybody, everything he's put Dragunov through 1329 01:01:30,620 --> 01:01:33,022 over the last several months, everything he's put Dragunov through 1330 01:01:33,089 --> 01:01:35,658 here tonight, at Battleground. 1331 01:01:36,092 --> 01:01:40,329 And somehow, Dragunov's standing. 1332 01:01:40,997 --> 01:01:44,000 [Booker] Last outing, like I said, Dijak didn't finish the job. 1333 01:01:44,067 --> 01:01:47,170 Tonight, he's more than willing to go out here 1334 01:01:47,236 --> 01:01:50,606 and finish this job, and finish that job well! 1335 01:01:50,673 --> 01:01:52,442 Oh, yes! 1336 01:01:52,608 --> 01:01:56,312 [crowd cheering] 1337 01:02:01,350 --> 01:02:05,755 [Vic] The uneasy tension filling the air here, inside the Tsongas Center, 1338 01:02:05,822 --> 01:02:09,959 as Dijak has yet another weapon at his disposal, ¿ 1339 01:02:10,026 --> 01:02:11,360 and it's all legal. 1340 01:02:12,161 --> 01:02:13,563 You said that you like pain, huh? 1341 01:02:15,364 --> 01:02:17,834 You like this, Ilja? 1342 01:02:19,902 --> 01:02:22,739 -[Booker] Oh! -Come on! 1343 01:02:23,439 --> 01:02:27,477 [crowd chanting "One more time"] 1344 01:02:32,348 --> 01:02:35,251 How's that feel? Do you feel alive? 1345 01:02:38,187 --> 01:02:40,256 [Vic gasps] 1346 01:02:41,424 --> 01:02:46,028 [pants] 1347 01:02:47,396 --> 01:02:50,833 -Not even close! -Not even close, huh? 1348 01:02:51,267 --> 01:02:52,635 Not even close? 1349 01:02:54,837 --> 01:02:58,574 What are you forcing me to do, huh? What are you forcing me to do? 1350 01:03:00,376 --> 01:03:01,911 Damn! 1351 01:03:08,184 --> 01:03:10,853 [screams in pain] 1352 01:03:10,920 --> 01:03:12,588 Stay down! 1353 01:03:12,855 --> 01:03:14,657 Stay down! 1354 01:03:17,160 --> 01:03:19,729 Stay down. Let it go, man. 1355 01:03:19,796 --> 01:03:21,964 You like that? Look at that. Look at that. 1356 01:03:22,031 --> 01:03:23,332 You like that? Look at that. 1357 01:03:23,399 --> 01:03:25,101 I want you to stay down! 1358 01:03:25,168 --> 01:03:27,336 -You need to stay down! -[screams] 1359 01:03:27,403 --> 01:03:29,138 -You need to stay down! -[screams] 1360 01:03:29,539 --> 01:03:32,708 -[screams in Russian] -Don't make me do this. 1361 01:03:32,775 --> 01:03:35,711 -[grunts] -Don't you make me do this! 1362 01:03:37,713 --> 01:03:41,117 [crowd cheering] 1363 01:03:42,685 --> 01:03:46,722 [Booker] Vic, I can tell you how excruciating that kendo stick is. 1364 01:03:46,789 --> 01:03:50,860 I can tell you the pain this young man, Dragunov is feeling 1365 01:03:51,260 --> 01:03:52,562 right now at this point. 1366 01:03:52,628 --> 01:03:54,530 [Vic] Book, this is just 1367 01:03:57,834 --> 01:03:59,602 absolutely… 1368 01:04:00,570 --> 01:04:03,873 -[Booker] Torture. That's what this is. -[Vic] It's uncomfortable. 1369 01:04:05,041 --> 01:04:06,509 [Vic] Dijak-- 1370 01:04:06,576 --> 01:04:08,544 [crowd cheering] 1371 01:04:08,611 --> 01:04:11,314 [Vic] These are a different breed of human 1372 01:04:11,380 --> 01:04:12,448 here at Battleground. 1373 01:04:12,515 --> 01:04:14,483 [Booker] He's at interrogation right now, Vic. 1374 01:04:14,550 --> 01:04:15,651 That's what this is. 1375 01:04:15,718 --> 01:04:17,820 He's in interrogation mode. 1376 01:04:18,020 --> 01:04:21,257 [crowd yelling] 1377 01:04:22,425 --> 01:04:23,826 You forced this, Ilja! 1378 01:04:24,026 --> 01:04:25,428 You forced my hand. 1379 01:04:26,896 --> 01:04:29,932 [Vic] And Dragunov fighting back as best he can. 1380 01:04:30,900 --> 01:04:33,169 -[Booker] God! -[Vic] Oh! Come on! 1381 01:04:34,670 --> 01:04:36,472 [Vic] You see the level of… 1382 01:04:36,772 --> 01:04:39,175 -…the bruise on Dragunov's arm? -[Booker] This is real. 1383 01:04:39,242 --> 01:04:41,844 [Booker] This is as real as it's gonna get. 1384 01:04:42,011 --> 01:04:43,846 -[Vic] Oh! -[crowd cheering] 1385 01:04:43,913 --> 01:04:46,082 [Vic] I don't know how Dragunov has anything left 1386 01:04:47,149 --> 01:04:51,087 -from the welt on his left arm. -[Booker] Desperation. 1387 01:04:51,153 --> 01:04:55,024 [Vic] The bruise on his left arm, to the welts-- The swelling of his body! 1388 01:04:55,091 --> 01:04:56,959 [Booker] Desperation shot right there, Vic. 1389 01:04:57,026 --> 01:05:01,130 [crowd chanting "This is awesome"] 1390 01:05:03,532 --> 01:05:05,635 [Vic] What a nasty-- The forearm, it is! 1391 01:05:05,801 --> 01:05:07,403 But Dijak now, 1392 01:05:07,937 --> 01:05:09,071 has to be in disbelief. 1393 01:05:09,272 --> 01:05:12,108 Because Dragunov continues to move forward, 1394 01:05:12,308 --> 01:05:13,776 continues to persevere. 1395 01:05:16,379 --> 01:05:18,481 How the hell are these guys moving? 1396 01:05:18,547 --> 01:05:20,416 [Booker] I can't believe Dragunov won't quit. 1397 01:05:20,483 --> 01:05:22,585 -[Vic] What's it gonna take? -[Booker] He won't stop. 1398 01:05:22,652 --> 01:05:25,154 [Booker] He won't quit. He will not lay down. 1399 01:05:25,221 --> 01:05:27,456 [Vic] Last Man Standing! 1400 01:05:27,990 --> 01:05:30,493 I don't know what the other's gonna have to do. 1401 01:05:36,299 --> 01:05:38,134 [screams] 1402 01:05:38,801 --> 01:05:40,002 [Vic] Oh! 1403 01:05:40,069 --> 01:05:42,004 [crowd cheering] 1404 01:05:42,171 --> 01:05:43,773 -[Vic] Dijak just driven… -One! 1405 01:05:43,839 --> 01:05:45,808 -[Vic] …face-first… -[crowd] Two! 1406 01:05:45,875 --> 01:05:47,810 -[Vic] …into the steel chair. -[crowd] Three! 1407 01:05:47,877 --> 01:05:50,313 -[Vic] Referee's count has started. -Four! 1408 01:05:51,013 --> 01:05:53,482 -[Vic] Neither men has moved yet at six. -[ref] Five! 1409 01:05:53,549 --> 01:05:56,218 -[Vic] Referee's continuing to count. -[Booker] Dijak's out. 1410 01:05:56,285 --> 01:05:58,020 [Vic] Closing on nine, Dijak hasn't moved! 1411 01:05:58,454 --> 01:06:01,824 -Dragunov now at nine, gets to his feet! -[crowd] Nine! Ten! 1412 01:06:02,458 --> 01:06:04,593 -[bell rings] -[ovation] 1413 01:06:05,861 --> 01:06:10,232 [female announcer] Here is your winner! Ilja Dragunov! 1414 01:06:10,299 --> 01:06:12,268 [Ilja Dragunov's "Death Waltz" playing] 1415 01:06:12,335 --> 01:06:15,171 [Vic] We talked about the test of human will, 1416 01:06:15,237 --> 01:06:18,975 the internal fortitude to persevere. 1417 01:06:19,041 --> 01:06:23,212 Look at the body of Dragunov. 1418 01:06:23,279 --> 01:06:26,782 [applause] 1419 01:06:26,849 --> 01:06:29,285 The body of Dijak. 1420 01:06:46,869 --> 01:06:50,873 I want you to listen, just listen to this impact. 1421 01:06:52,508 --> 01:06:54,276 Ah! 1422 01:06:54,343 --> 01:06:56,612 [Vic] Across the spine. 1423 01:06:57,913 --> 01:07:00,449 And nothing Dijak would do 1424 01:07:00,516 --> 01:07:02,618 would keep Dragunov down. 1425 01:07:02,685 --> 01:07:06,856 A human machine is Dragunov. 1426 01:07:07,390 --> 01:07:08,491 Bam. 1427 01:07:08,557 --> 01:07:13,195 Explosive blow after explosive blow, but this, the last one, 1428 01:07:13,262 --> 01:07:15,698 and look at the landing 1429 01:07:15,765 --> 01:07:20,669 which bounced Dijak off that steel chair one more time. 1430 01:07:21,237 --> 01:07:22,705 Pin-point precision. 1431 01:07:22,772 --> 01:07:23,906 Bam. 1432 01:07:25,307 --> 01:07:28,577 And that would be the final blow 1433 01:07:28,644 --> 01:07:31,881 in one of the damndest things we have ever seen, 1434 01:07:31,947 --> 01:07:36,886 as Dragunov is the last man standing. 1435 01:07:38,454 --> 01:07:42,425 [Ilja Dragunov's music plays] 1436 01:07:43,893 --> 01:07:48,364 [Chase U's music plays] 1437 01:07:48,431 --> 01:07:49,265 All right. 1438 01:07:49,331 --> 01:07:52,435 I have input the results of everyone's quiz into the system, 1439 01:07:52,501 --> 01:07:55,037 and I am pleased to say that you all did very well. 1440 01:07:55,104 --> 01:07:56,672 [class applauds] 1441 01:07:57,606 --> 01:07:58,974 Except you, Ricky. 1442 01:07:59,041 --> 01:08:01,510 You suck, Ricky. You suck, you suck, you suck. 1443 01:08:04,580 --> 01:08:05,481 Moving on. 1444 01:08:05,548 --> 01:08:07,283 Being the of Chase University 1445 01:08:07,349 --> 01:08:11,420 and serving as substitute teacher here has been consuming, 1446 01:08:11,487 --> 01:08:13,189 sucking my will to live, 1447 01:08:13,255 --> 01:08:15,157 so I've brought in two special guests 1448 01:08:15,224 --> 01:08:18,127 who are going to help teach the art of catch wrestling. 1449 01:08:18,194 --> 01:08:20,896 Please welcome Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey. 1450 01:08:20,963 --> 01:08:23,866 [class applauds] 1451 01:08:23,933 --> 01:08:26,202 Oh, if you or anyone needs me, I'm going to be at the back 1452 01:08:26,268 --> 01:08:28,604 working on the Money in the Bank study guides. 1453 01:08:28,671 --> 01:08:29,605 Thank you, Duke. 1454 01:08:30,406 --> 01:08:32,842 Chase U students, normally, when you come to this classroom, 1455 01:08:32,908 --> 01:08:34,143 you learn what to do. 1456 01:08:34,210 --> 01:08:38,781 Today, I'd like to focus on what not to do when you hear that bell ring. 1457 01:08:38,848 --> 01:08:43,919 And who better to use as an example than Chase U's very own Thea Hail. 1458 01:08:45,087 --> 01:08:45,988 What? 1459 01:08:49,992 --> 01:08:53,295 As you can see, Thea's lack of grappling knowledge 1460 01:08:53,362 --> 01:08:57,133 puts her at a severe disadvantage against every single opponent 1461 01:08:57,199 --> 01:08:58,667 she steps in the ring with. 1462 01:08:58,734 --> 01:09:01,470 This is not how to become a superstar. 1463 01:09:02,004 --> 01:09:05,808 Good news is not all Chase U students have to fail like Thea does. 1464 01:09:10,779 --> 01:09:14,550 But with the right guidance, you too can learn how to crunch 1465 01:09:14,617 --> 01:09:16,485 and crack your opponents in half. 1466 01:09:16,552 --> 01:09:19,021 Hey, what the hell are you doing? 1467 01:09:19,088 --> 01:09:22,124 Trying to show your students what not to do in the ring. 1468 01:09:22,191 --> 01:09:25,594 That's the lesson, but you just had a student leave the room crying. 1469 01:09:25,995 --> 01:09:28,364 There's no crying in WWE. 1470 01:09:28,430 --> 01:09:30,232 That was a reality check. 1471 01:09:30,299 --> 01:09:33,969 Look, no one talks to Thea that way or any of my students, 1472 01:09:34,036 --> 01:09:35,070 Chase U students. 1473 01:09:35,137 --> 01:09:39,175 Look, do me a favor, next week, have a better lesson plan prepared. 1474 01:09:39,742 --> 01:09:40,643 Get out of here. 1475 01:09:43,812 --> 01:09:44,813 Sorry, guys. 1476 01:09:45,414 --> 01:09:46,448 Class dismissed. 1477 01:09:46,515 --> 01:09:48,083 Someone go check on Thea. 1478 01:09:52,788 --> 01:09:54,223 Oleé, oleé. Hey, hey, hey. 1479 01:09:54,290 --> 01:09:55,257 Excuse me. 1480 01:09:55,324 --> 01:09:56,525 Excuse me. 1481 01:09:56,592 --> 01:09:58,127 Excuse me. 1482 01:09:58,494 --> 01:09:59,328 What's your question? 1483 01:09:59,395 --> 01:10:01,330 Noam Dar, congratulations on retaining the Heritage Cup, 1484 01:10:01,397 --> 01:10:03,966 but what is all of this? What are we witnessing right now? 1485 01:10:04,033 --> 01:10:05,367 This is history. 1486 01:10:05,434 --> 01:10:08,804 We just defended the NXT Heritage Cup Championship 1487 01:10:08,871 --> 01:10:10,973 on American soil for the first time. 1488 01:10:12,775 --> 01:10:15,311 Look how beautiful Miss Jackson is holding the cup. 1489 01:10:15,377 --> 01:10:17,112 -Thank you. -Lash the legend. 1490 01:10:17,179 --> 01:10:18,814 My main man Mensah. 1491 01:10:18,881 --> 01:10:22,084 I've been saying there's levels to this and I'm at the top. 1492 01:10:22,151 --> 01:10:25,354 But now, we're at the top. 1493 01:10:25,421 --> 01:10:28,357 Check, please, times four. 1494 01:10:28,424 --> 01:10:29,358 Thank you. 1495 01:10:29,425 --> 01:10:30,693 Buh-bye. 1496 01:10:30,759 --> 01:10:35,764 [singing] 1497 01:10:40,536 --> 01:10:47,509 [The Creed Brothers' music] 1498 01:10:56,852 --> 01:11:00,422 [Victor] Will tonight be the night for the Creed Brothers? 1499 01:11:00,489 --> 01:11:04,460 Seem to be back on their path of destiny 1500 01:11:04,526 --> 01:11:08,130 here in NXT under the guidance of Ivy Nile. 1501 01:11:08,197 --> 01:11:10,032 And the universe. Check out the universe. 1502 01:11:10,099 --> 01:11:12,935 Everybody's behind the Creed Brothers. 1503 01:11:13,002 --> 01:11:14,303 The signs, man. 1504 01:11:14,370 --> 01:11:17,006 That right there tells you they got a lot of support, 1505 01:11:17,072 --> 01:11:22,911 and like you say, Ivy's the one that legitimize a man. 1506 01:11:25,681 --> 01:11:30,753 NXT Universe, as we talked about, been on fire here tonight. 1507 01:11:30,819 --> 01:11:36,258 No doubt, a lot of supporters here for Julius and Brutus, 1508 01:11:36,325 --> 01:11:39,328 as they compete for the tag team gold. 1509 01:11:40,429 --> 01:11:47,403 [Gallus's music plays] 1510 01:11:51,774 --> 01:11:56,412 They're rough, they're rugged, they're nasty. 1511 01:11:57,246 --> 01:11:58,280 They'll fight anyone. 1512 01:11:59,448 --> 01:12:03,485 They certainly look confident defending the NXT tag team titles 1513 01:12:03,552 --> 01:12:05,421 once again here this evening. 1514 01:12:05,487 --> 01:12:06,655 They're no nonsense, Vic. 1515 01:12:07,222 --> 01:12:10,526 What I like about this team, these Gallus boys, 1516 01:12:10,592 --> 01:12:15,931 no playing, no jiving, just been the hell of a trio, Vic. 1517 01:12:15,998 --> 01:12:17,700 A hell of a trio. 1518 01:12:18,200 --> 01:12:21,970 Have only gotten stronger since the arrival of Joe Gacy, 1519 01:12:22,037 --> 01:12:24,406 who's on the outside of the ring on the floor, 1520 01:12:25,107 --> 01:12:31,380 when he made his return at Stand & Deliver Wrestlemania Saturday in LA. 1521 01:12:31,447 --> 01:12:33,015 -[Booker] Joe Coffey. -[Victor] Joe Coffey, thank you. 1522 01:12:33,082 --> 01:12:35,851 -[Victor] Appreciate that. -[Booker] Good to the last drop, Vic. 1523 01:12:35,918 --> 01:12:37,086 Remember that. 1524 01:12:38,721 --> 01:12:39,755 [bell ringing] 1525 01:12:39,822 --> 01:12:42,057 [male announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 1526 01:12:42,124 --> 01:12:47,362 is for the NXT tag team Championship. 1527 01:12:49,865 --> 01:12:52,367 Introducing first, the challengers, 1528 01:12:52,434 --> 01:12:54,236 accompanied by Ivy Nile 1529 01:12:54,303 --> 01:13:01,276 Julius and Brutus, the Creed Brothers. 1530 01:13:04,680 --> 01:13:08,884 Their opponents, accompanied by Joe Coffey, 1531 01:13:08,951 --> 01:13:11,387 Wolfgang and Mark Coffey, 1532 01:13:11,453 --> 01:13:14,857 they are the NXT tag team Champions, 1533 01:13:14,923 --> 01:13:17,025 Gallus. 1534 01:13:18,360 --> 01:13:19,862 I was making sure you were listening to that. 1535 01:13:19,928 --> 01:13:22,297 I mean, you weren't looking at an app on your phone or like that, 1536 01:13:22,364 --> 01:13:23,198 at this moment. 1537 01:13:23,265 --> 01:13:25,634 But I do want to talk about Joe Coffey in all seriousness. 1538 01:13:25,701 --> 01:13:26,535 He'll be here ringside. 1539 01:13:26,602 --> 01:13:28,604 Creeds called out the champions 1540 01:13:28,670 --> 01:13:30,873 for not having any more surprises here tonight, 1541 01:13:30,939 --> 01:13:33,008 like they did at Stand & Deliver. 1542 01:13:33,075 --> 01:13:36,145 They also defeated the family in Los Angeles, if we remember, 1543 01:13:36,211 --> 01:13:38,781 and Coffey had some off-putting comments about the Dunne 1544 01:13:38,847 --> 01:13:41,717 and his legal situation this past Tuesday. 1545 01:13:41,784 --> 01:13:43,185 [Booker] Can't blame anybody but yourself, Vic. 1546 01:13:43,252 --> 01:13:44,286 That's what I said. 1547 01:13:44,353 --> 01:13:46,922 Let's not come into this match looking for an excuse, 1548 01:13:46,989 --> 01:13:48,624 looking for a way out. 1549 01:13:48,690 --> 01:13:51,527 The Creed Brothers, they are truly a great tag team, 1550 01:13:51,593 --> 01:13:52,895 one-time tag team champion. 1551 01:13:52,961 --> 01:13:55,397 I thought they would be more time tag team champions 1552 01:13:55,464 --> 01:13:58,167 more tag team champions than that because they're good. 1553 01:13:58,233 --> 01:13:59,601 They really are good, Vic. 1554 01:13:59,668 --> 01:14:00,502 You bring up a great point. 1555 01:14:00,569 --> 01:14:03,038 It was around this time a year ago that Julius and Brutus 1556 01:14:03,105 --> 01:14:05,340 actually won the NXT tag team titles for the first time. 1557 01:14:05,407 --> 01:14:09,311 So can they recreate that magic here tonight at battleground? 1558 01:14:09,378 --> 01:14:10,913 [Booker] This match's going to say a whole lot, I'mma tell you right now. 1559 01:14:11,814 --> 01:14:13,916 These Gallus boys, you got to give them a whole lot of credit. 1560 01:14:13,982 --> 01:14:16,452 They came back within one month, Vic, one month. 1561 01:14:16,518 --> 01:14:19,822 They had pretty much cleaned out the tag team division. 1562 01:14:20,088 --> 01:14:23,325 [Victor] That first tag of the matchup, and here comes Big Brutus, 1563 01:14:23,826 --> 01:14:27,329 the powerhouse of the Creeds in there with Mark Coffey, 1564 01:14:27,396 --> 01:14:29,832 who some would consider the calm member of Gallus, 1565 01:14:29,898 --> 01:14:31,800 which is interesting in its own right. 1566 01:14:31,867 --> 01:14:34,803 But when you talk to the Creed Brothers and you get a chance to know them, 1567 01:14:34,870 --> 01:14:37,005 they've talked about re-engaging in a mindset 1568 01:14:37,072 --> 01:14:39,942 a mindset that made Julius undefeated in the ACC, 1569 01:14:40,008 --> 01:14:42,911 a mindset that led Brutus to have an undefeated season 1570 01:14:42,978 --> 01:14:46,849 in an NCAA competition as a senior. 1571 01:14:46,915 --> 01:14:47,883 And this is part of it. 1572 01:14:47,950 --> 01:14:49,985 Look, they're not backing down tonight, the Creeds. 1573 01:14:50,052 --> 01:14:51,119 [Booker] They shouldn't back down. 1574 01:14:51,186 --> 01:14:53,889 I mean, you look at them, they're two big guys. 1575 01:14:53,956 --> 01:14:56,391 Just standing next to these guys for the first time, I said, 1576 01:14:56,458 --> 01:14:57,726 "what the hell you got here?" 1577 01:14:57,793 --> 01:14:59,328 The Wolfgang trying to charge in 1578 01:14:59,394 --> 01:15:02,865 and gets caught in a nice fireman's takedown by Brutus. 1579 01:15:02,931 --> 01:15:03,899 What I mean for Gallus, 1580 01:15:03,966 --> 01:15:07,236 they're not used to having other superstars, other men, other teams 1581 01:15:07,302 --> 01:15:08,670 not back down. 1582 01:15:08,837 --> 01:15:10,305 They're used to people just running away. 1583 01:15:10,372 --> 01:15:12,207 They're used to bringing the fight to a team. 1584 01:15:12,274 --> 01:15:14,810 But it's right now the Creed Brothers who are bringing the fight 1585 01:15:14,877 --> 01:15:16,512 to the NXT tag team champions. 1586 01:15:16,578 --> 01:15:17,446 [Booker] You got Julius Creed, you got Brutus, 1587 01:15:17,513 --> 01:15:19,615 two guys who's got a background and a pedigree in-- 1588 01:15:19,681 --> 01:15:22,017 these kids been fighting their whole lives, Vic. 1589 01:15:22,084 --> 01:15:24,653 If you're going to be intimidated by anybody, 1590 01:15:24,720 --> 01:15:25,721 it should be the Creed Brothers 1591 01:15:25,787 --> 01:15:27,556 [Victor] Off the belly-to-back and a kick out. 1592 01:15:28,557 --> 01:15:32,995 [Booker] Not saying that the Gallus boys are intimidated or anything like that. 1593 01:15:33,061 --> 01:15:34,963 -[Victor] Backtracking? -[Booker] No, I'm not. I'm just saying. 1594 01:15:35,030 --> 01:15:36,765 [Victor] [indistinct] about Ivy now, 1595 01:15:36,832 --> 01:15:38,567 who of course, is on the outside for the Creed Brothers. 1596 01:15:38,634 --> 01:15:41,670 Does she get enough credit for the guidance of the Creeds 1597 01:15:41,737 --> 01:15:43,639 bringing that mindset back, so to speak? 1598 01:15:43,705 --> 01:15:46,675 [Booker] You got to understand that Ivy is like a player-coach right there. 1599 01:15:46,742 --> 01:15:48,176 She's got her own business, 1600 01:15:48,243 --> 01:15:50,178 but right now she's doing a hell of a job 1601 01:15:50,245 --> 01:15:53,215 just trying to keep these boys focused more than anything. 1602 01:15:53,682 --> 01:15:55,617 [Victor] Oh, nice job. Tag was made. 1603 01:15:55,684 --> 01:15:59,521 Mark Coffey doesn't realize that Brutus is actually the legal superstar. 1604 01:16:00,489 --> 01:16:03,825 Julius point around. Mark confused, not confused any longer. 1605 01:16:03,892 --> 01:16:08,130 Double axe handle, and it looks like Brutus ready to smash. 1606 01:16:08,196 --> 01:16:09,531 [Booker] Ground and pound right there. 1607 01:16:09,598 --> 01:16:11,333 That was a beautiful misdirection tag right there 1608 01:16:11,400 --> 01:16:13,936 -[Booker] made by the Creed Brothers. -[Victor] Oh, you talk about misdirection. 1609 01:16:15,504 --> 01:16:17,873 [Victor] Wolfgang baiting over Brutus, 1610 01:16:17,940 --> 01:16:20,842 and that allowed Mark Coffey for half second to get a breath. 1611 01:16:20,909 --> 01:16:21,977 But look at the takedown. 1612 01:16:22,044 --> 01:16:24,413 This, that amateur background we've been talking about of Brutus, 1613 01:16:24,479 --> 01:16:26,949 coming right into play in this matchup. 1614 01:16:27,015 --> 01:16:30,052 I love Bruti, man, because he don't mind getting into a fight, 1615 01:16:30,118 --> 01:16:31,787 and that's what the Creed Brothers are going to have to do. 1616 01:16:31,853 --> 01:16:33,589 They're going to have to go out there and get into a fight 1617 01:16:33,655 --> 01:16:34,890 if they expect to win this matchup tonight. 1618 01:16:34,957 --> 01:16:35,891 [Victor] Oh. 1619 01:16:35,958 --> 01:16:38,493 [Booker] Wow. Wolfgang in the house. 1620 01:16:38,560 --> 01:16:39,761 [Victor] Throat first. 1621 01:16:40,862 --> 01:16:45,167 And Wolfgang making a nice tag, a blind tag to Mark Coffey 1622 01:16:45,233 --> 01:16:48,870 to get into this matchup, and taking full advantage now. 1623 01:16:49,972 --> 01:16:51,807 Booker, Brutus is hurt. 1624 01:16:51,873 --> 01:16:54,810 Brutus came down nasty on that top rope. 1625 01:16:54,876 --> 01:16:56,445 Walked by Wolfgang in the back and he's just talking to himself. 1626 01:16:56,511 --> 01:16:58,981 He's ready for this moment right here, this right here, 1627 01:16:59,047 --> 01:17:01,783 and bring the pain to these boys. 1628 01:17:02,284 --> 01:17:04,186 [Victor] Tag made. Back in comes Mark Coffey. 1629 01:17:04,987 --> 01:17:08,256 And you talked about the nastiness of that landing from Brutus throat-first. 1630 01:17:08,323 --> 01:17:09,758 You can see Brutus now grabbing. 1631 01:17:09,825 --> 01:17:12,361 He's having trouble breathing at this juncture. 1632 01:17:12,427 --> 01:17:15,364 Look at Mark. Look at where the knee placement was, Book. 1633 01:17:15,430 --> 01:17:16,865 Right on the face, right in the throat. 1634 01:17:16,932 --> 01:17:18,667 And now, going right back to the body. 1635 01:17:18,734 --> 01:17:21,036 [Booker] Mark Coffey right now, Vic, he's taking his time. 1636 01:17:21,103 --> 01:17:23,038 He's getting very, very precise. 1637 01:17:23,105 --> 01:17:26,708 He's dissecting Bruti right now piece by piece. 1638 01:17:26,775 --> 01:17:30,112 But here comes Bruti with those big shots. 1639 01:17:30,178 --> 01:17:32,748 [Victor] Trying to fight back, and right back into the stomach, 1640 01:17:32,814 --> 01:17:34,216 driving the air out of lungs. 1641 01:17:34,282 --> 01:17:38,553 Quick tag and here comes Wolfgang to flatten Brutus, center of the ring. 1642 01:17:38,620 --> 01:17:40,756 And it's been a vile relationship 1643 01:17:40,822 --> 01:17:44,693 between these two teams dating back to last summer. 1644 01:17:44,760 --> 01:17:49,031 It's truly combustible elements between these superstars 1645 01:17:49,097 --> 01:17:50,332 in this tag team matchup. 1646 01:17:50,399 --> 01:17:51,633 [Booker] You see that big shot there by Wolfgang? 1647 01:17:51,700 --> 01:17:54,603 He just came and just laid all of his weight on Bruti. 1648 01:17:54,670 --> 01:17:59,408 It wasn't pretty or anything like that, but it was very, very effective. 1649 01:17:59,841 --> 01:18:01,576 Also, if you think about what they've been focusing on, 1650 01:18:01,643 --> 01:18:03,445 the body, the ribs, the midsection, the throat. 1651 01:18:03,512 --> 01:18:05,347 Brutus, not able to breathe. 1652 01:18:05,414 --> 01:18:08,684 How does that change what goes on inside that ring for a superstar? 1653 01:18:08,750 --> 01:18:09,818 Hook of the leg. 1654 01:18:10,552 --> 01:18:11,787 Julius saw he's going to have to intervene. 1655 01:18:11,853 --> 01:18:13,989 Brutus was able to kick out, but look at now. 1656 01:18:14,056 --> 01:18:17,659 Just grinding down Brutus are the Gallus boys. 1657 01:18:17,726 --> 01:18:20,796 [Booker] The Gallus boys, like you said, grinding down on Bruti, 1658 01:18:20,862 --> 01:18:24,533 just leaning on him, just trying to keep all the weight on the body. 1659 01:18:24,599 --> 01:18:26,334 Right now, he's doing a hell of a job, 1660 01:18:26,401 --> 01:18:29,471 but right now Bruti is back up to a base, back up to his feet. 1661 01:18:29,538 --> 01:18:31,840 [Victor] Trying to create a little bit separation. 1662 01:18:31,907 --> 01:18:36,745 Perhaps the two toughest teams in NXT, Booker, battling over the gold right now. 1663 01:18:36,812 --> 01:18:40,449 -[Victor] A nice takedown by Coffey. -[Booker] That was called a hip lock, Vic. 1664 01:18:40,515 --> 01:18:43,218 You have to check that beautiful, beautiful base right there, 1665 01:18:43,285 --> 01:18:45,587 just used his balance to take Bruti over. 1666 01:18:46,088 --> 01:18:48,557 You see Julius on the outside 1667 01:18:48,623 --> 01:18:50,459 trying to get his brother to make a tag, 1668 01:18:51,793 --> 01:18:54,162 like a caged animal patiently waiting. 1669 01:18:55,263 --> 01:18:56,498 Brutus trying to-- 1670 01:18:56,565 --> 01:19:01,236 Oh, and he did, but so much has been taken out of Brutus. 1671 01:19:01,303 --> 01:19:03,271 Coffey bouncing right over, makes the tag. 1672 01:19:03,338 --> 01:19:04,606 In comes Wolfgang. 1673 01:19:04,673 --> 01:19:05,841 Julius tried his best. 1674 01:19:05,907 --> 01:19:07,209 Did you see how he moved corners, 1675 01:19:07,275 --> 01:19:09,177 grabbed the rope tag to make it all legal, 1676 01:19:09,244 --> 01:19:13,248 reach out, but still, just not close enough for Brutus. 1677 01:19:13,315 --> 01:19:16,485 Wolfgang gets to work Bruti back into his corner. 1678 01:19:16,551 --> 01:19:20,689 That way we can have a full advantage here from a tag team perspective. 1679 01:19:20,755 --> 01:19:22,357 That's legal, Vic. That's legal. 1680 01:19:24,493 --> 01:19:28,697 Took his eye off the ball and Wolfgang-- that allowed Brutus to make the tag. 1681 01:19:28,764 --> 01:19:31,666 Now, Wolfgang might be regretting the actions. 1682 01:19:31,733 --> 01:19:32,701 [Booker] Here come Julius. 1683 01:19:32,768 --> 01:19:33,835 [indistinct] 1684 01:19:33,902 --> 01:19:37,172 [Booker] Beautiful suplex. This kid's hips is unbelievable. 1685 01:19:37,239 --> 01:19:38,240 [indistinct] 1686 01:19:38,306 --> 01:19:39,708 -[Booker] Wow. -[Victor] A kick. 1687 01:19:39,775 --> 01:19:41,176 He's going on a ride. 1688 01:19:42,177 --> 01:19:43,011 One more time. 1689 01:19:44,012 --> 01:19:47,215 The hip action is incredible from this kid Julius right here. 1690 01:19:47,282 --> 01:19:48,550 Wow. 1691 01:19:52,420 --> 01:19:53,555 What? 1692 01:19:55,991 --> 01:19:57,092 Are you-- 1693 01:19:57,659 --> 01:19:58,627 Again? 1694 01:20:00,729 --> 01:20:02,197 [Booker] Oh yes. 1695 01:20:02,264 --> 01:20:03,431 Here we go, Vic. 1696 01:20:06,401 --> 01:20:08,336 [Victor] Are you talking about no bread, water, and meat, 1697 01:20:08,403 --> 01:20:11,873 -[Victor] take a look at Julius Creed. -[Booker] Wow. 1698 01:20:13,475 --> 01:20:17,112 You said he was like a caged animal on the outside, ready to pounce. 1699 01:20:17,813 --> 01:20:18,813 Oh, no. 1700 01:20:18,880 --> 01:20:20,315 Add them up. 1701 01:20:20,382 --> 01:20:21,583 [Booker] How many is that, Vic? 1702 01:20:21,650 --> 01:20:22,818 How many is that? Is that 10 yet? 1703 01:20:23,385 --> 01:20:24,886 -[Booker] Are we at 10? -[Victor] I don't know. 1704 01:20:24,953 --> 01:20:28,490 [Victor] I'm going to have to go back on Peacock and watch this later to count. 1705 01:20:28,557 --> 01:20:31,726 Look at this, shooting star followed by a moonsault. 1706 01:20:31,793 --> 01:20:34,229 Into a cover for the title. 1707 01:20:34,296 --> 01:20:35,564 [Booker] Whoa. 1708 01:20:35,630 --> 01:20:37,632 [Victor] Coffey just able to kick up. 1709 01:20:38,099 --> 01:20:40,802 What an offensive flurry that was from the Creeds. 1710 01:20:41,069 --> 01:20:44,039 [Booker] Yes, but that took a lot of energy out of Julius right there. 1711 01:20:44,105 --> 01:20:45,707 I can't keep going like that, Vic. 1712 01:20:45,774 --> 01:20:48,743 A standing shooting star, picture-perfect, got all that. 1713 01:20:48,810 --> 01:20:53,949 Big Bru came in, moonsault, got him some too, but couldn't get the three. 1714 01:20:54,015 --> 01:20:56,685 [Booker] Look at Bruti right now, he's still laboring, Vic. 1715 01:20:56,751 --> 01:21:00,055 Like I say, exerting all that energy like that, it does something to you. 1716 01:21:00,121 --> 01:21:02,524 [Victor] We talk a lot about the Creeds, we got to give credit where credit is due, 1717 01:21:02,591 --> 01:21:05,594 to the champions, Mark Coffey, Gallus, Wolfgang as well, 1718 01:21:05,660 --> 01:21:07,429 really showing their resilience in this matchup, 1719 01:21:07,495 --> 01:21:10,131 but there may be no coming back. 1720 01:21:10,198 --> 01:21:11,199 Wait, roll through. 1721 01:21:11,733 --> 01:21:13,768 Coffey-- Oh. 1722 01:21:14,469 --> 01:21:18,273 Closing on Wolfgang-- Brutus hanging out up top. 1723 01:21:18,974 --> 01:21:23,778 We talk about those combustible elements, Booker, things starting to break down. 1724 01:21:23,845 --> 01:21:26,514 [Booker] Yes, we talked about Julius using all that energy coming in there 1725 01:21:26,581 --> 01:21:28,049 just going crazy. 1726 01:21:28,116 --> 01:21:30,385 [Victor] Oh, the Brutus ball! 1727 01:21:31,920 --> 01:21:33,388 [Booker] You call that a cannonball? 1728 01:21:33,455 --> 01:21:34,589 [Victor] No, Brutus ball. 1729 01:21:35,590 --> 01:21:38,360 [Victor] Cannonball is when he's sitting in the-- we'll talk about it later. 1730 01:21:38,426 --> 01:21:41,863 Brutus off the top, changing the complexion, 1731 01:21:41,930 --> 01:21:43,465 all four men down. 1732 01:21:43,531 --> 01:21:47,135 [crowd chants "this is awesome"] 1733 01:21:47,535 --> 01:21:49,771 [Victor] Here's where you talked about Ivy nile earlier, Book. 1734 01:21:49,838 --> 01:21:51,206 You talked about being on the outside, 1735 01:21:51,273 --> 01:21:55,543 she is in the ear of the Creeds, but so is Joe Coffey. 1736 01:21:55,610 --> 01:21:57,178 Joe Coffey in the ear. 1737 01:21:57,245 --> 01:21:58,580 Nobody else I'd rather be out here with, baby. 1738 01:21:58,647 --> 01:22:00,715 Let's get our titles back. I love you, baby. 1739 01:22:00,782 --> 01:22:02,217 I love you, baby. Let's do it, brother. 1740 01:22:02,284 --> 01:22:03,752 Let's do it. I love you. 1741 01:22:05,387 --> 01:22:07,756 [Victor] Brothers going into that mindset. 1742 01:22:08,423 --> 01:22:09,457 Come on. 1743 01:22:10,992 --> 01:22:13,561 This is our kingdom. 1744 01:22:13,628 --> 01:22:17,899 [Victor] Gallus wanted a fight, let's go. 1745 01:22:17,966 --> 01:22:19,034 [Booker] There we go, Vic. 1746 01:22:19,768 --> 01:22:20,702 It's breaking out here. 1747 01:22:24,539 --> 01:22:26,041 [Victor] Nice takedown. 1748 01:22:26,374 --> 01:22:30,545 The referee right now taking a look around, seeing the landscape. 1749 01:22:30,612 --> 01:22:31,880 That's what the referee's trying to do, 1750 01:22:31,947 --> 01:22:34,516 create it and there we have the legal participants, 1751 01:22:34,582 --> 01:22:36,751 Julius, Mark Coffey. 1752 01:22:36,818 --> 01:22:39,354 Mark coming in, going up… 1753 01:22:39,421 --> 01:22:40,689 Bam! Gets planted. 1754 01:22:40,755 --> 01:22:42,390 We've seen this in the past. 1755 01:22:43,058 --> 01:22:46,661 Julius could be looking for that knockout blow. 1756 01:22:49,965 --> 01:22:50,799 Ivy. 1757 01:22:52,500 --> 01:22:54,035 No surprises tonight. 1758 01:22:55,937 --> 01:22:57,005 Joe wiped out. 1759 01:22:58,440 --> 01:23:00,075 Is this the Creeds' moment? 1760 01:23:02,610 --> 01:23:05,180 [Booker] Oh. Wow! 1761 01:23:05,246 --> 01:23:07,749 Sticking her nose in business that doesn't belong to her, 1762 01:23:07,816 --> 01:23:08,850 getting into the ring. 1763 01:23:10,352 --> 01:23:12,020 Gallus gate connects. 1764 01:23:12,754 --> 01:23:14,990 Referee didn't see. 1765 01:23:15,056 --> 01:23:16,291 Oh, come on. 1766 01:23:16,891 --> 01:23:17,892 [bell ringing] 1767 01:23:18,626 --> 01:23:19,527 Come on. 1768 01:23:21,062 --> 01:23:25,934 [female announcer] Here are your winners and still the NXT tag team champions, 1769 01:23:26,735 --> 01:23:27,635 Gallus. 1770 01:23:28,937 --> 01:23:29,771 [Booker] Wow. 1771 01:23:29,838 --> 01:23:32,107 [Victor] We're trying to get all the pieces in place sitting here. 1772 01:23:33,608 --> 01:23:39,381 In the end, Wolfgang, Coffey retain. 1773 01:23:40,615 --> 01:23:46,888 Oh, your heart goes out to the Creed Brothers, who many believe-- 1774 01:23:46,955 --> 01:23:47,789 [Booker] Why you got to be so sarcastic? 1775 01:23:47,856 --> 01:23:51,159 I'm not being sarcastic, Book-- closing in. 1776 01:23:51,526 --> 01:23:52,927 Ava, who week after week-- 1777 01:23:52,994 --> 01:23:55,764 this is the issue that Ivy has had with Ava. 1778 01:23:55,830 --> 01:23:58,099 sticking her nose where it doesn't belong, 1779 01:23:58,166 --> 01:23:59,701 which is one of your mottos, Booker, 1780 01:23:59,768 --> 01:24:02,070 and that left Julius Creed in disbelief, 1781 01:24:02,137 --> 01:24:05,006 which opened the door for Gallus gate-- Bam! 1782 01:24:05,073 --> 01:24:09,077 Gallus gate connected, dropped Julius Creed. 1783 01:24:09,144 --> 01:24:12,547 The official did not see the illegal superstar. 1784 01:24:14,549 --> 01:24:15,717 -[Booker] And still. -[Victor] Yeah. 1785 01:24:15,784 --> 01:24:20,054 And still, as the Gallus boys continue 1786 01:24:21,189 --> 01:24:23,858 to be on top at NXT. 1787 01:24:25,593 --> 01:24:26,895 [Booker] Brothers to the bone. 1788 01:24:31,032 --> 01:24:38,006 [music] 1789 01:24:38,506 --> 01:24:41,376 [female] I have wreaked Havoc 1790 01:24:41,443 --> 01:24:45,613 on the NXT Women's Division for months. 1791 01:24:48,049 --> 01:24:53,254 This Tuesday, I will reveal myself. 1792 01:24:55,557 --> 01:24:57,058 [music] 1793 01:24:57,125 --> 01:24:59,961 [Victor] Finally on Tuesday, we will find out who's been wreaking Havoc, 1794 01:25:00,028 --> 01:25:02,764 but right now, we want to extend a special thank you 1795 01:25:02,831 --> 01:25:06,534 to Pvris for "Animal," the official theme song of NXT battleground. 1796 01:25:06,601 --> 01:25:11,706 The song is available now on Apple Music and on Spotify. 1797 01:25:11,773 --> 01:25:14,075 Here at battleground, we are moments away from history, 1798 01:25:14,142 --> 01:25:18,346 as it will be made in the crowning of a new NXT Women's Champion. 1799 01:25:18,413 --> 01:25:20,748 Will it be the "the center of the universe" Tiffany Stratton 1800 01:25:20,815 --> 01:25:24,519 or will Lyra Valkyria be guided to the goal? 1801 01:25:26,488 --> 01:25:29,924 [music] 1802 01:25:29,991 --> 01:25:33,962 [female] Prepare to witness the rise of Lyra Valkyria. 1803 01:25:36,130 --> 01:25:39,667 [Lyra] I left my homeland channeling spirit of the morrigan. 1804 01:25:41,769 --> 01:25:48,743 [speaking foreign language] 1805 01:25:54,449 --> 01:25:58,753 As my old feathers fall to the ground, new feathers emerge stronger. 1806 01:25:59,854 --> 01:26:04,125 I am evolving, adapting, and sharpening my weapons, 1807 01:26:04,659 --> 01:26:06,761 ready for a new battleground. 1808 01:26:07,228 --> 01:26:12,233 Three women have been marked on my route to the NXT Women's Championship. 1809 01:26:14,435 --> 01:26:17,205 Kiana James, you are the first. 1810 01:26:18,339 --> 01:26:20,208 [Booker] They're laser-focused, thinking about one thing 1811 01:26:20,275 --> 01:26:23,178 and that's getting to the top of this division. 1812 01:26:23,912 --> 01:26:26,181 [Victor] Oh, that could've been the knockout blow. 1813 01:26:26,247 --> 01:26:30,151 Valkyria into the cover, and Valkyria advances. 1814 01:26:32,987 --> 01:26:37,192 Cora Jade was going to teach me my place here in NXT, 1815 01:26:37,258 --> 01:26:39,193 but I guess Cora changed her mind. 1816 01:26:39,260 --> 01:26:43,464 [Booker] She's got all the tools and all the talent, man. 1817 01:26:43,531 --> 01:26:46,201 [Victor] Oh, devastating strike. 1818 01:26:46,267 --> 01:26:49,938 Valkyria into the cover, and Valkyria's done it, 1819 01:26:50,004 --> 01:26:52,206 she's headed to lowell, Massachusetts. 1820 01:26:55,777 --> 01:26:59,180 To become women's champion, I must risk it all, 1821 01:27:00,281 --> 01:27:02,417 embrace the unknown of what's to come 1822 01:27:02,483 --> 01:27:06,221 because life as a women's champion begins tonight. 1823 01:27:10,858 --> 01:27:17,832 [Lyra Valkyria's music plays] 1824 01:27:27,775 --> 01:27:29,344 [Victor] This is it, Booker. 1825 01:27:29,410 --> 01:27:34,749 It is the finals of the NXT Women's Championship tournament. 1826 01:27:36,217 --> 01:27:38,286 Lyra Valkyria lives by the motto, 1827 01:27:38,353 --> 01:27:42,457 "a single dream is more powerful than 1,000 realities." 1828 01:27:43,157 --> 01:27:47,795 And the gold you see on Valkyria represents herself 1829 01:27:47,862 --> 01:27:50,331 molding herself into the champion 1830 01:27:50,398 --> 01:27:54,469 she is about to become here tonight at battleground. 1831 01:27:54,535 --> 01:27:56,204 [Booker] I read that, Vic. 1832 01:27:56,271 --> 01:27:59,974 What a powerful statement to live by that dream. 1833 01:28:00,041 --> 01:28:02,977 But to bring that dream to fruition, 1834 01:28:03,044 --> 01:28:06,814 and make that dream reality here tonight at battleground, 1835 01:28:06,881 --> 01:28:08,983 that's the ticket, man. 1836 01:28:12,120 --> 01:28:15,390 Now, we got a question, is Valkyria at a 100% 1837 01:28:15,456 --> 01:28:19,193 after Cora Jade's kendo stick attack this past Tuesday? 1838 01:28:19,260 --> 01:28:22,830 You see the brace on the left knee of Valkyria, 1839 01:28:22,897 --> 01:28:25,867 heading in to the finals here tonight. 1840 01:28:31,005 --> 01:28:36,511 [Tiffany Stratton's music plays] 1841 01:28:42,383 --> 01:28:45,420 [Victor] "The center of the universe" in her own mind, 1842 01:28:45,486 --> 01:28:47,755 Tiffany Stratton has been on a whirlwind of media. 1843 01:28:47,822 --> 01:28:49,090 She has also noted 1844 01:28:49,157 --> 01:28:53,061 that this is the first-ever singles Championship match in her career. 1845 01:28:53,127 --> 01:28:56,898 She sounded confident, she looks confident, 1846 01:28:56,964 --> 01:29:01,202 but that can't shrink the butterflies deep down in Tiffany Stratton 1847 01:29:01,269 --> 01:29:02,203 heading into this match. 1848 01:29:02,270 --> 01:29:05,006 [Booker] Tiffany Stratton's not worried about those butterflies, Vic. 1849 01:29:05,073 --> 01:29:09,077 She's going to make those butterflies line up and fly straight 1850 01:29:09,143 --> 01:29:12,313 because this is that moment of the night, Vic. 1851 01:29:12,380 --> 01:29:15,850 This is that shucky ducky quack quack moment 1852 01:29:15,917 --> 01:29:19,320 and she is, oh, Tiffany Stratton. 1853 01:29:19,954 --> 01:29:21,589 My god, man. 1854 01:29:21,656 --> 01:29:23,091 [Victor] Better watch your blood pressure, Book. 1855 01:29:28,763 --> 01:29:29,964 Unbelievable. 1856 01:29:31,165 --> 01:29:32,333 [bell ringing] 1857 01:29:32,400 --> 01:29:36,270 [female announcer] The following is the final match 1858 01:29:36,337 --> 01:29:39,140 in the women's Championship tournament, 1859 01:29:39,207 --> 01:29:46,180 where the winner will become the new NXT Women's Champion. 1860 01:29:49,650 --> 01:29:56,624 Introducing first, Lyra Valkyria. 1861 01:30:02,830 --> 01:30:04,398 And her opponent, 1862 01:30:05,199 --> 01:30:10,538 Tiffany Stratton. 1863 01:30:12,206 --> 01:30:14,208 [Victor] Booker, what a Memorial Day weekend it has been 1864 01:30:14,275 --> 01:30:15,410 for the women of the WWE. 1865 01:30:15,476 --> 01:30:18,579 We know this is the finals for the NXT Women's Championship. 1866 01:30:18,646 --> 01:30:21,949 Perhaps the greatest NXT Women's Champion of all time, Asuka, 1867 01:30:22,016 --> 01:30:26,754 won the women's title at night of champions yesterday in Saudi Arabia. 1868 01:30:26,821 --> 01:30:30,391 Women taking center stage here tonight at battleground. 1869 01:30:30,725 --> 01:30:31,893 Congrats to Asuka, man. 1870 01:30:37,165 --> 01:30:40,334 We see both women sort of soaking in this moment. 1871 01:30:40,401 --> 01:30:43,805 It was Lyra Valkyria who defeated Kiana James, Cora Jade, 1872 01:30:43,871 --> 01:30:46,774 who we mentioned attacked the left knee with that kendo stick 1873 01:30:46,841 --> 01:30:47,708 after that matchup. 1874 01:30:47,775 --> 01:30:49,677 For Tiffany Stratton, defeated Roxanne Perez, 1875 01:30:49,744 --> 01:30:51,913 who is a former NXT women's champion, 1876 01:30:51,979 --> 01:30:53,414 and Gigi Dolin. 1877 01:30:53,481 --> 01:30:56,250 Who had the harder path to get here to the finals? 1878 01:30:56,884 --> 01:30:58,553 This matchup starting to break down. 1879 01:30:58,820 --> 01:31:00,822 [Booker] Yes, it is. Who had the harder path? 1880 01:31:00,888 --> 01:31:02,290 I think Tiffany Stratton had the harder path, 1881 01:31:02,356 --> 01:31:06,360 coming off of the biggest victory perhaps of her career over Roxanne Perez, 1882 01:31:06,427 --> 01:31:07,662 like you say, former champion. 1883 01:31:07,728 --> 01:31:10,798 That tells me a whole lot about Tiffany Stratton. 1884 01:31:10,865 --> 01:31:11,999 She's ready, Vic. 1885 01:31:12,066 --> 01:31:14,569 She's ready for primetime, man. 1886 01:31:14,635 --> 01:31:15,770 [Victor] Tournament began earlier this month, 1887 01:31:15,837 --> 01:31:18,940 of course, after Indi Hartwell had to relinquish the Championship 1888 01:31:19,006 --> 01:31:20,708 after she was drafted to Monday night raw. 1889 01:31:20,775 --> 01:31:24,478 The tournament began with eight superstars handpicked by Shawn Michaels 1890 01:31:24,545 --> 01:31:25,813 and the coaches at the performance center. 1891 01:31:25,880 --> 01:31:27,648 It's down to the final two. 1892 01:31:27,715 --> 01:31:30,351 One of these two women will be wearing gold 1893 01:31:30,418 --> 01:31:31,486 by the end of the night. 1894 01:31:31,552 --> 01:31:32,386 [Booker] Yes, indeed. 1895 01:31:32,453 --> 01:31:36,691 Right now, Lyra Valkyria, she's draped out in gold right now, 1896 01:31:36,757 --> 01:31:40,094 so she must have something in mind here tonight, Vic. 1897 01:31:40,761 --> 01:31:44,799 [Victor] Valkyria believes this is the battleground she was born to fight in. 1898 01:31:44,866 --> 01:31:49,637 Now looking for-- nice counter into a crucifix pin, and a near fall. 1899 01:31:49,704 --> 01:31:52,707 [Booker] I like that. I like that little connection you made with battleground. 1900 01:31:52,773 --> 01:31:54,842 -[Booker] That was smooth. -[Victor] Thank you. 1901 01:31:55,610 --> 01:32:01,115 [Victor] Said on Twitter she will redefine what it means to be champion as well, 1902 01:32:01,182 --> 01:32:03,284 -[Victor] and Valkyria-- -[Booker] what does that mean? 1903 01:32:03,351 --> 01:32:06,120 [Booker] We've had great champions here, Roxanne Perez, Indi Hartwell. 1904 01:32:06,654 --> 01:32:10,525 [Victor] That's what makes me excited to see someone like Lyra Valkyria 1905 01:32:10,591 --> 01:32:12,260 become champion, or Tiffany Stratton, 1906 01:32:12,326 --> 01:32:14,562 who counters right back, but look at Valkyria. 1907 01:32:14,629 --> 01:32:16,430 Counter for counter. Shoulders down one more time. 1908 01:32:16,497 --> 01:32:18,933 Stratton having to kick out at two and a half. 1909 01:32:19,000 --> 01:32:22,904 Look, Tiffany Stratton has not been in this sort of-- 1910 01:32:22,970 --> 01:32:25,540 look at Valkyria, pumped up, ready to go. 1911 01:32:25,606 --> 01:32:28,209 Again, believes she was born for this moment. 1912 01:32:28,276 --> 01:32:32,446 [Booker] You look at Tiffany Stratton, she checks off all the boxes, Vic. 1913 01:32:32,513 --> 01:32:35,616 We talk about that airport test, she has no problem with that. 1914 01:32:35,683 --> 01:32:39,720 Her in-ring prowess, Vic, is definitely off the chart 1915 01:32:39,787 --> 01:32:42,056 for someone who's been in less than two years. 1916 01:32:42,123 --> 01:32:43,291 [Victor] Oh. 1917 01:32:44,926 --> 01:32:47,828 I don't know if it's time for Stratton to start showboating yet, 1918 01:32:47,895 --> 01:32:51,299 as she's picking up the pace here with Valkyria-- Oh! 1919 01:32:51,365 --> 01:32:52,867 [Booker] It's that bad wheel, Vic. 1920 01:32:59,140 --> 01:33:01,475 [Victor] A little bit of an awkward landing, but look, Valkyria ready to go. 1921 01:33:01,542 --> 01:33:03,477 This is not something she just can let slip. 1922 01:33:03,544 --> 01:33:08,149 [Booker] Vic, don't think that it's not a bullseye on that left knee. 1923 01:33:08,215 --> 01:33:10,851 Trust me, there's no way you can work through the pain. 1924 01:33:10,918 --> 01:33:12,653 It's going to catch up with you sooner or later. 1925 01:33:13,154 --> 01:33:14,221 [Victor] Take one more look. 1926 01:33:15,556 --> 01:33:17,158 Just a regular, old leapfrog and then-- 1927 01:33:17,224 --> 01:33:18,225 [Booker] Oh, man. 1928 01:33:18,292 --> 01:33:20,528 Just coming down a little awkward. 1929 01:33:20,594 --> 01:33:23,531 You're right, Book, because Stratton saw what happened. 1930 01:33:23,598 --> 01:33:26,233 Now the test of strength here by Tiffany Stratton. 1931 01:33:26,300 --> 01:33:28,836 She obviously in her own mind thinks she is the stronger of the two. 1932 01:33:28,903 --> 01:33:31,906 I would have to say Stratton is the stronger of the two in this matchup. 1933 01:33:31,973 --> 01:33:36,010 [Booker] With the gymnastics background, the young ladies that did gymnastics, 1934 01:33:36,077 --> 01:33:38,512 they get that, and early in their lifetime. 1935 01:33:38,579 --> 01:33:41,315 Right now, Valkyria is looking pretty good. 1936 01:33:41,382 --> 01:33:42,850 -[Victor] She is. -[Booker] Even on that bad wheel. 1937 01:33:42,917 --> 01:33:45,419 You come back to the strength, how strong can Valkyria be 1938 01:33:45,486 --> 01:33:46,554 if she's just on one wheel? 1939 01:33:47,321 --> 01:33:49,457 The adrenaline's going to wear off at some point. 1940 01:33:49,523 --> 01:33:51,625 [Booker] The adrenaline is going to wear off, but right now, Vic, 1941 01:33:52,493 --> 01:33:55,763 Valkyria's trying to take it-- Oh, you see that misstep right there? 1942 01:33:56,797 --> 01:33:57,732 [Victor] You saw it for a moment. 1943 01:33:57,798 --> 01:33:59,400 Didn't look like she was going to have all the speed 1944 01:34:00,101 --> 01:34:02,169 on the attack as she was going to pounce to the outside, 1945 01:34:02,236 --> 01:34:04,138 as Stratton back into the matchup. 1946 01:34:05,473 --> 01:34:06,307 Could you imagine though also-- 1947 01:34:06,374 --> 01:34:08,042 I do want to focus on Stratton for a second-- 1948 01:34:08,109 --> 01:34:10,711 if she wins, the demands she would make as champion? 1949 01:34:11,412 --> 01:34:12,747 [Booker] What do you expect, Vic? 1950 01:34:13,414 --> 01:34:14,982 [Victor] She's going to exceed the demands she's tried to make before. 1951 01:34:15,049 --> 01:34:18,219 [Booker] Look, when you're champion, man, you want your own locker room, 1952 01:34:18,285 --> 01:34:19,720 you want first-class treatment. 1953 01:34:19,787 --> 01:34:24,959 You want the limo service, and I'm talking about limo service everywhere, man. 1954 01:34:25,026 --> 01:34:28,562 [Victor] Whoa, and this time Valkyria went for it, got caught, 1955 01:34:28,629 --> 01:34:30,297 again ripped right down. 1956 01:34:32,666 --> 01:34:34,235 [Booker] You see that right there, Vic? 1957 01:34:34,301 --> 01:34:37,738 Tiffany Stratton just lured Lyra Valkyria 1958 01:34:37,805 --> 01:34:40,274 to that spot right there to put her in a bad position. 1959 01:34:40,341 --> 01:34:41,575 [Victor] Oh! 1960 01:34:42,143 --> 01:34:44,011 Just bounced right off of that steel. 1961 01:34:44,078 --> 01:34:46,914 [Victor] That steel post and just the knee cap, 1962 01:34:47,515 --> 01:34:50,384 and there goes Stratton to what you talk about, that bullseye. 1963 01:34:50,918 --> 01:34:54,488 How effective is Valkyria going to be able to be on one leg? 1964 01:34:54,555 --> 01:34:55,823 She's someone who uses her speed, Book. 1965 01:34:55,890 --> 01:34:58,926 You might as well make it easy on yourself, Vic. 1966 01:34:58,993 --> 01:35:01,395 It's not about going out here and trying to [indistinct] 1967 01:35:02,596 --> 01:35:05,599 Or anything like that, it's about hurting Valkyria. 1968 01:35:05,666 --> 01:35:10,738 It's about walking away tonight with that Championship around that waist. 1969 01:35:10,805 --> 01:35:13,507 Look, Stratton right back in because-- 1970 01:35:14,842 --> 01:35:17,344 Yes, showboat a little bit, but Booker, 1971 01:35:17,411 --> 01:35:20,648 if Valkyria can't get back into the matchup, 1972 01:35:20,715 --> 01:35:22,483 Valkyria gets counted out. 1973 01:35:22,550 --> 01:35:23,651 She's going to lose and-- 1974 01:35:23,718 --> 01:35:26,087 Bam! Stratton's going to become the new champion. 1975 01:35:26,153 --> 01:35:28,189 [Booker] But Tiffany said no, she doesn't want to win it like that. 1976 01:35:28,255 --> 01:35:30,624 She want to do it right in the middle of the ring. 1977 01:35:30,691 --> 01:35:33,294 [Victor] No, what Stratton wants to do is she wants to embarrass somebody. 1978 01:35:33,360 --> 01:35:36,430 She continuously talks down to every woman in the division. 1979 01:35:36,497 --> 01:35:37,531 She wants to-- 1980 01:35:39,533 --> 01:35:42,303 [Booker] Yeah! What is she supposed to do, Vic? 1981 01:35:42,369 --> 01:35:44,271 [Victor] She just whipped the knee brace at us, Book, 1982 01:35:44,338 --> 01:35:46,407 and you didn't even see what was going on because you're so-- 1983 01:35:46,474 --> 01:35:50,745 [Booker] No. She whipped it at you, at you, Vic, because she doesn't like you. 1984 01:35:50,811 --> 01:35:51,879 That's what it is. 1985 01:35:51,946 --> 01:35:55,750 [Victor] Stratton right back in, and now that knee is exposed, Booker. 1986 01:35:55,816 --> 01:35:57,852 That left knee is exposed. 1987 01:35:58,385 --> 01:36:00,688 How much can Lyra Valkyria take? 1988 01:36:00,755 --> 01:36:03,791 Nice dragon screw, just whipping Valkyria down to the mat. 1989 01:36:03,858 --> 01:36:05,359 [Booker] Working on that knee right there, 1990 01:36:05,426 --> 01:36:08,062 that reminds me of Ric Flair going right to that body part, 1991 01:36:08,129 --> 01:36:10,831 trying to wear you down and then take you out. 1992 01:36:10,898 --> 01:36:12,433 That's what it's all about, Vic. 1993 01:36:12,500 --> 01:36:13,868 [Victor] That's interesting that you say Ric Flair 1994 01:36:13,934 --> 01:36:16,704 because Stratton has said time and time again, 1995 01:36:16,771 --> 01:36:19,940 she idolizes and wants to follow in the footsteps of Charlotte Flair, 1996 01:36:20,007 --> 01:36:21,675 a superstar anyone should admire. 1997 01:36:21,742 --> 01:36:23,444 Into the cover, hook of the leg. 1998 01:36:23,511 --> 01:36:25,479 Shoulders are down, and a near fall. 1999 01:36:25,546 --> 01:36:29,583 A half second away from becoming the NXT Women's Champion, 2000 01:36:30,151 --> 01:36:35,923 and just continuing to work the injured, awkward hyperextension 2001 01:36:35,990 --> 01:36:38,659 and then following up, bam, right back down 2002 01:36:38,726 --> 01:36:40,594 and ripping it right back out, 2003 01:36:40,661 --> 01:36:42,196 trying to rip the ligament out 2004 01:36:42,263 --> 01:36:47,268 and setting up one more time, continuing to focus on the knee. 2005 01:36:47,334 --> 01:36:48,869 Smart strategy by Stratton. 2006 01:36:48,936 --> 01:36:50,237 I say that about Charlotte Flair 2007 01:36:50,304 --> 01:36:53,674 because Charlotte Flair ironically won her first title 2008 01:36:53,741 --> 01:36:56,744 in the Championship tournament for the NXT Women's Championship. 2009 01:36:56,811 --> 01:36:58,779 Beautiful work here by Tiffany Stratton, 2010 01:36:58,846 --> 01:37:00,714 and what a person to admire, Charlotte Flair. 2011 01:37:00,781 --> 01:37:04,118 For me, it was guys like Ric Flair, Bockwinkel, Simmons. 2012 01:37:04,185 --> 01:37:05,486 You know what they had in common? 2013 01:37:05,553 --> 01:37:07,354 They were champions, Vic. 2014 01:37:07,421 --> 01:37:09,356 It's about reaching to the stars. 2015 01:37:09,423 --> 01:37:10,391 [Victor] Oh, and look at the bridge. 2016 01:37:10,457 --> 01:37:13,194 It's about going to the nebula right now, Vic. 2017 01:37:13,260 --> 01:37:15,262 [Victor] Forget about the nebula, I'm worried about the meniscus. 2018 01:37:15,329 --> 01:37:18,199 Take a look at the body being bent. 2019 01:37:18,732 --> 01:37:22,303 Stratton. Look at Valkyria's eyes, they're fighting saying, 2020 01:37:22,369 --> 01:37:24,205 No, she's not going to tap, 2021 01:37:24,271 --> 01:37:28,809 somehow breaking the grip and breaking the hold, but again, how much is left? 2022 01:37:28,876 --> 01:37:29,977 [Booker] Has the damage been done? 2023 01:37:30,044 --> 01:37:32,980 Has the damage been done to that left knee, Vic? 2024 01:37:33,047 --> 01:37:34,648 [Victor] Quick cover, hook of the leg, and a kick out. 2025 01:37:35,649 --> 01:37:37,051 Only getting a one count. 2026 01:37:37,117 --> 01:37:40,321 Valkyria right now, she can't even get back to her feet. 2027 01:37:40,387 --> 01:37:44,858 When was the last time you saw Valkyria on her own two feet in this matchup? 2028 01:37:44,925 --> 01:37:46,060 It's been several minutes. 2029 01:37:46,126 --> 01:37:47,294 [Booker] Talking about dreams, 2030 01:37:47,361 --> 01:37:51,899 talking about perhaps shattered dreams here tonight for Valkyria. 2031 01:37:52,399 --> 01:37:56,370 Never seen Stratton target a body part like she is here tonight, 2032 01:37:56,437 --> 01:37:59,607 picking up her game week in, week out, month in, and month out. 2033 01:37:59,673 --> 01:38:00,507 [Booker] Wow. 2034 01:38:00,574 --> 01:38:03,944 and could be closing in on some gold around her waist. 2035 01:38:04,011 --> 01:38:06,780 Tiffany Stratton, Vic, I talk to my students about having that-- 2036 01:38:06,847 --> 01:38:08,315 [Victor] Cover, cover, cover, cover. 2037 01:38:08,382 --> 01:38:11,552 [Booker] About making sure you go deep, deep into your tool bag, 2038 01:38:11,619 --> 01:38:14,955 and right now Tiffany Stratton has been looking great 2039 01:38:15,022 --> 01:38:16,757 in this matchup here tonight. 2040 01:38:16,824 --> 01:38:19,293 [Victor] It's easy when your opponent comes in at less than 100%. 2041 01:38:19,360 --> 01:38:22,162 Now maybe looking for a stretch muffler. 2042 01:38:23,230 --> 01:38:25,633 Stratton trying to get back to her feet possibly, 2043 01:38:25,699 --> 01:38:27,835 but right now, look at the torque, look at the bend. 2044 01:38:27,902 --> 01:38:30,371 Oh, Valkyria so close to that rope. 2045 01:38:30,437 --> 01:38:33,674 [Booker] Vic, please don't make any excuses for Valkyria. 2046 01:38:33,741 --> 01:38:36,076 She could've forfeited, she could've stayed at home. 2047 01:38:36,143 --> 01:38:37,378 [Victor] Oh yes, she's going to forfeit, Book. 2048 01:38:37,444 --> 01:38:38,545 [Booker] She could've stayed at home, Vic. 2049 01:38:38,612 --> 01:38:43,450 Let's not make this a tainted victory, if so for Tiffany Stratton. 2050 01:38:43,517 --> 01:38:44,685 Let's not do that. 2051 01:38:44,752 --> 01:38:47,454 Booker, is it excuse or is it fact that Valkyria was attacked, 2052 01:38:47,521 --> 01:38:51,158 heinously attacked on Tuesday, not in a 100%, but she's not giving up. 2053 01:38:51,225 --> 01:38:54,528 Up, over, shoulders down, and a near fall. 2054 01:38:54,595 --> 01:38:58,666 [Booker] That was close, and innovative too at the same time. 2055 01:38:58,732 --> 01:39:01,635 [Victor] Looking for maybe a figure four counter. Oh-oh. 2056 01:39:01,702 --> 01:39:05,739 This could be now for Valkyria, somehow up, rolling right back through. 2057 01:39:05,806 --> 01:39:07,141 Again, shoulders are down. 2058 01:39:07,207 --> 01:39:08,976 Oh, another near fall. 2059 01:39:09,043 --> 01:39:11,979 [Booker] That knee, just not enough knee strength right there, Vic, 2060 01:39:12,046 --> 01:39:13,681 to hold Tiffany down. 2061 01:39:13,747 --> 01:39:15,449 [Victor] The referee doing a nice job at it. 2062 01:39:15,516 --> 01:39:17,885 Valkyria said, "I am good. I can continue." 2063 01:39:17,951 --> 01:39:20,387 And she's continuing to fight in this match. 2064 01:39:21,088 --> 01:39:22,790 Looking for some high risk. 2065 01:39:22,856 --> 01:39:23,724 Will it pay off? 2066 01:39:23,791 --> 01:39:25,392 -[Victor] Oh. -[Booker] Wow. 2067 01:39:25,459 --> 01:39:26,293 Missile dropkick. 2068 01:39:26,360 --> 01:39:28,996 Valkyria right to her injured left knee, 2069 01:39:29,063 --> 01:39:33,233 immediately grabbed the knee, could not capitalize on that dropkick. 2070 01:39:33,300 --> 01:39:34,435 [Booker] Yes, you're right, 2071 01:39:34,501 --> 01:39:37,471 couldn't capitalize, couldn't get a cover out of that big shot right there. 2072 01:39:37,538 --> 01:39:39,707 [Victor] Quite the atmosphere here tonight NXT battleground. 2073 01:39:39,773 --> 01:39:43,243 This, the finals for the NXT Women's Championship. 2074 01:39:43,310 --> 01:39:47,448 Somebody at the end of the night will have that title around their waist, 2075 01:39:47,514 --> 01:39:50,951 will have the prestigious NXT Women's Championship, 2076 01:39:51,018 --> 01:39:52,553 and win this tournament. 2077 01:39:52,619 --> 01:39:53,887 Take another look. 2078 01:39:53,954 --> 01:39:58,559 Valkyria right in despite the knee, bam, able to connect. 2079 01:39:58,625 --> 01:40:00,627 Wasn't able to capitalize. 2080 01:40:00,694 --> 01:40:03,697 Now for Valkyria, she's got to block out the pain. 2081 01:40:03,764 --> 01:40:05,666 She's got to put all that behind her. 2082 01:40:05,733 --> 01:40:07,101 She's got to settle in. 2083 01:40:07,167 --> 01:40:10,404 She's got to focus, and she's got to somehow figure out 2084 01:40:10,471 --> 01:40:13,107 a solution to the problem that is Tiffany Stratton. 2085 01:40:13,173 --> 01:40:15,409 [Booker] Valkyria has worked her way into this position. 2086 01:40:15,476 --> 01:40:18,979 She showed up in December and has been onward and upward. 2087 01:40:19,046 --> 01:40:22,549 She's soared here in NXT, and right now she's in a hell of a position, 2088 01:40:22,616 --> 01:40:24,852 but I don't know about that left knee, Vic. 2089 01:40:24,918 --> 01:40:27,688 [Victor] Combination offense connecting, able to black out the pain for the moment. 2090 01:40:27,755 --> 01:40:31,091 You talk about being here six months ago, competed at Stand & Deliver, 2091 01:40:31,158 --> 01:40:33,293 here tonight in the finals, northern lights suplex 2092 01:40:33,360 --> 01:40:38,599 rolling right through, and on one leg, completes it again with the bridge. 2093 01:40:38,665 --> 01:40:40,000 Into the cover. 2094 01:40:40,067 --> 01:40:42,403 [Booker] Oh, we going for the trifecta. 2095 01:40:42,469 --> 01:40:43,871 We going for one more, Vic. 2096 01:40:44,638 --> 01:40:46,473 [Victor] Oh, to the knee. 2097 01:40:46,540 --> 01:40:48,642 Stratton right to that kneecap. 2098 01:40:49,243 --> 01:40:50,411 Buckling Valkyria. 2099 01:40:50,477 --> 01:40:51,311 Oh. 2100 01:40:52,246 --> 01:40:54,314 I wonder if that was an enziguiri of some sort. 2101 01:40:54,381 --> 01:40:55,516 [Booker] Yes, it was, but I'm going to tell you right now, 2102 01:40:55,582 --> 01:40:58,552 Valkyria may have taken the worst of that shot right there, 2103 01:40:58,619 --> 01:41:00,354 even so she delivered it. 2104 01:41:00,421 --> 01:41:02,656 [Victor] Well, I think everything right now for Valkyria, 2105 01:41:02,723 --> 01:41:05,959 anything she does, walks, breathes, it's just shooting pain. 2106 01:41:06,026 --> 01:41:09,096 You've had knee injuries, Book, it's not easy to compete at this level. 2107 01:41:09,163 --> 01:41:10,030 Oh! 2108 01:41:12,766 --> 01:41:16,103 Oh, but throwing caution to the wind is Valkyria. 2109 01:41:17,071 --> 01:41:18,505 [Booker] The adrenaline right now is pumping, Vic. 2110 01:41:19,006 --> 01:41:22,009 Valkyria right now, she's just trying to push through the pain, 2111 01:41:22,076 --> 01:41:26,080 and like I say, it's a short window, a very short window, Vic. 2112 01:41:26,146 --> 01:41:27,614 [Victor] Valkyria pulling herself, 2113 01:41:27,681 --> 01:41:29,950 trying to shake some feeling back into the left knee. 2114 01:41:31,652 --> 01:41:33,720 Does she have enough to climb to the top? 2115 01:41:35,656 --> 01:41:39,159 A little bit longer than she wanted, but she's raining down. 2116 01:41:39,226 --> 01:41:40,127 Connects. 2117 01:41:42,863 --> 01:41:44,364 This that strength. 2118 01:41:44,431 --> 01:41:45,666 This that strength of Stratton. 2119 01:41:46,133 --> 01:41:47,201 [Booker] Wow. 2120 01:41:47,434 --> 01:41:48,302 [Victor] Overpowering. 2121 01:41:50,103 --> 01:41:51,772 [Victor] Oh. 2122 01:41:51,839 --> 01:41:53,240 Cover. Cover. 2123 01:41:53,941 --> 01:41:54,775 No! 2124 01:41:55,042 --> 01:41:55,943 [Booker] Wow. 2125 01:41:57,010 --> 01:41:59,346 [Victor] Right shoulder just. 2126 01:41:59,413 --> 01:42:01,815 You could have slid a piece of paper under her shoulder 2127 01:42:01,882 --> 01:42:05,385 just getting up for Stratton to continue in this matchup. 2128 01:42:05,719 --> 01:42:10,491 Just when we thought Stratton was looking, bam, that crucifix bomb. 2129 01:42:10,557 --> 01:42:14,995 Referee comes right over and just-- but that was close. 2130 01:42:15,062 --> 01:42:15,929 That was close. 2131 01:42:15,996 --> 01:42:18,465 [Booker] Allowing Valkyria to maintain contact 2132 01:42:18,532 --> 01:42:21,602 and to reverse that into something awesome. 2133 01:42:21,668 --> 01:42:22,503 Wow. 2134 01:42:22,569 --> 01:42:23,504 [Victor] Oh, now you're giving her credit. 2135 01:42:23,570 --> 01:42:25,038 -[Victor] Look at Valkyria. -[Booker] Of course. 2136 01:42:26,306 --> 01:42:28,375 Oh, buckling the knees, 2137 01:42:29,676 --> 01:42:31,578 and right underneath-- and Stratton right in. 2138 01:42:32,479 --> 01:42:33,614 [Booker] Don't waste any time. 2139 01:42:33,680 --> 01:42:34,848 Don't waste any time. 2140 01:42:36,583 --> 01:42:38,719 Stratton moving with purpose, with urgency. 2141 01:42:38,785 --> 01:42:39,686 Oh. 2142 01:42:40,220 --> 01:42:41,922 We've seen Stratton win in the past. 2143 01:42:42,656 --> 01:42:44,758 Can she-- Oh, and a kick out by Valkyria. 2144 01:42:44,825 --> 01:42:46,994 We've seen Tiffany Stratton early on in her career. 2145 01:42:47,060 --> 01:42:50,230 Stratton was racking up the victories with that move. 2146 01:42:50,297 --> 01:42:52,432 Let me give Valkyria a lot of credit, Vic, 2147 01:42:52,499 --> 01:42:55,102 because I thought this match would've been over about five minutes ago, 2148 01:42:55,169 --> 01:42:56,670 but she's tough. 2149 01:42:56,737 --> 01:42:58,505 She's weathered the storm. 2150 01:42:58,572 --> 01:43:01,542 [Victor] We have witnessed the rise of Valkyria firsthand, 2151 01:43:03,110 --> 01:43:05,145 but we've also seen the rise of Tiffany Stratton. 2152 01:43:05,212 --> 01:43:08,182 These two here in the finals, both picked by the coaches, 2153 01:43:08,248 --> 01:43:10,584 by the two-time hall of famer, Shawn Michaels. 2154 01:43:10,651 --> 01:43:13,287 Valkyria trying to hoist up, and back again to the knee. 2155 01:43:18,825 --> 01:43:21,495 Right back-- got caught again. 2156 01:43:21,562 --> 01:43:23,497 Shoulders down. Shoulders down, near fall. 2157 01:43:23,564 --> 01:43:25,065 -[Booker] Woah. -[Victor] Boom. 2158 01:43:26,700 --> 01:43:28,335 [Victor] This has to be it, Booker. 2159 01:43:28,402 --> 01:43:30,470 High impact for the-- No! 2160 01:43:31,638 --> 01:43:32,973 [Booker] You've got to be kidding me. 2161 01:43:33,040 --> 01:43:34,474 Book, this is the NXT Women Championship. 2162 01:43:34,541 --> 01:43:36,476 This is the finals to win the NXT Women's-- 2163 01:43:36,543 --> 01:43:40,214 so think about all the women that have held the Women's Championship, 2164 01:43:40,280 --> 01:43:42,616 what their careers have gone on to be. 2165 01:43:43,116 --> 01:43:44,585 Charlotte Flair we mentioned. 2166 01:43:44,651 --> 01:43:45,786 You talked about Rhea Ripley. 2167 01:43:46,520 --> 01:43:47,955 The list goes on. 2168 01:43:48,021 --> 01:43:49,756 When you talk about Asuka. 2169 01:43:49,823 --> 01:43:52,826 These superstars want to follow in that lineage. 2170 01:43:52,893 --> 01:43:54,561 [Booker] What did Lyra say, Vic, 2171 01:43:54,628 --> 01:43:58,165 a dream is worth more than a thousand realities. 2172 01:43:58,232 --> 01:43:59,866 She's trying to make that reality come true tonight. 2173 01:43:59,933 --> 01:44:01,768 [Victor] That's just about part of her passion 2174 01:44:01,835 --> 01:44:05,472 that she has had oozing out in this matchup, but from both superstars. 2175 01:44:05,539 --> 01:44:06,807 That hit hard. See the pain right there? 2176 01:44:06,873 --> 01:44:09,042 See the grimacing look right there in Lyra's face? 2177 01:44:09,109 --> 01:44:10,544 I don't know how Lyra's even up right now. 2178 01:44:10,611 --> 01:44:14,214 There's that gymnastic background, got caught. 2179 01:44:14,281 --> 01:44:15,782 [Booker] Oh, baby. 2180 01:44:16,083 --> 01:44:18,418 [Victor] Big German suplex for Valkyria. 2181 01:44:21,555 --> 01:44:23,490 That's the fighting spirit, Vic. 2182 01:44:23,557 --> 01:44:25,592 [Victor] Mustering up everything she's got. 2183 01:44:25,659 --> 01:44:29,396 Oh, but we've seen that roundhouse kick connect. 2184 01:44:29,463 --> 01:44:30,397 The knee buckled. 2185 01:44:30,464 --> 01:44:31,732 [Booker] Just left her right there, Vic. 2186 01:44:31,798 --> 01:44:34,368 [Victor] And Stratton to pick up the scraps. 2187 01:44:35,669 --> 01:44:37,838 Hoisting up Valkyria, 2188 01:44:38,372 --> 01:44:41,074 and this could be the beginning of the end. 2189 01:44:41,141 --> 01:44:42,943 -[Victor] Boom. -[Booker] Oh man. 2190 01:44:44,077 --> 01:44:45,245 Oh, we about to see it. 2191 01:44:45,746 --> 01:44:47,814 Oh no. 2192 01:44:47,881 --> 01:44:49,650 [Victor] Nobody home. Moonsault didn't connect. 2193 01:44:51,151 --> 01:44:52,853 Valkyria back to her feet. 2194 01:44:52,919 --> 01:44:53,954 Boom. 2195 01:44:54,021 --> 01:44:55,355 This time it does connect. 2196 01:44:58,158 --> 01:45:01,094 Valkyria on one wheel trying to crawl, 2197 01:45:01,161 --> 01:45:04,364 trying to inch, trying to scrap her way over. 2198 01:45:04,431 --> 01:45:05,365 The cover. 2199 01:45:08,101 --> 01:45:08,935 [Booker] Wow. 2200 01:45:10,103 --> 01:45:11,638 You gotta be kidding me, Vic. 2201 01:45:12,472 --> 01:45:13,340 Wow. 2202 01:45:14,741 --> 01:45:19,780 [Victor] By the tippy top of her toe, Tiffany stays in it. 2203 01:45:19,846 --> 01:45:22,916 [Booker] Chinny chin chin, that's what that was, Vic. 2204 01:45:22,983 --> 01:45:29,456 [crowd chanting "NXT"] 2205 01:45:34,227 --> 01:45:38,265 [Victor] Who is walking out of battleground NXT Women's Champion. 2206 01:45:38,598 --> 01:45:41,735 That was the knockout blow that we've seen Valkyria deliver 2207 01:45:41,802 --> 01:45:43,303 throughout this entire tournament. 2208 01:45:47,107 --> 01:45:48,709 But we're going to have a big risk. 2209 01:45:48,975 --> 01:45:50,077 Will it pay off? 2210 01:45:50,143 --> 01:45:54,214 Valkyria setting her-- Stratton getting back into the fight. 2211 01:45:59,619 --> 01:46:02,723 What is on the mind of Valkyria now. 2212 01:46:04,658 --> 01:46:05,859 [Booker] That knee, Vic. 2213 01:46:08,161 --> 01:46:11,598 [Victor] Up and-- oh, looking for a powerbomb out of the corner. 2214 01:46:11,665 --> 01:46:12,666 Stratton trying to hold on. 2215 01:46:13,900 --> 01:46:16,670 Stratton able to take down Valkyria. 2216 01:46:19,106 --> 01:46:20,173 Right back in. 2217 01:46:20,874 --> 01:46:21,775 Again. 2218 01:46:21,842 --> 01:46:22,676 [Booker] Double up. 2219 01:46:23,877 --> 01:46:24,945 Here we go, Vic. 2220 01:46:25,011 --> 01:46:26,646 -[Victor] Moonsault. -[Booker] Cover. 2221 01:46:30,150 --> 01:46:31,084 [bell ringing] 2222 01:46:31,151 --> 01:46:33,754 [Victor] Stratton makes history tonight. 2223 01:46:34,654 --> 01:46:36,223 [female announcer] Here is your winner 2224 01:46:36,289 --> 01:46:42,996 and new NXT Women's Champion, 2225 01:46:43,063 --> 01:46:46,133 Tiffany Stratton. 2226 01:46:46,199 --> 01:46:48,602 V Take nothing away from Lara Valkyria, 2227 01:46:48,668 --> 01:46:51,705 but hats off to Tiffany Stratton. 2228 01:46:51,772 --> 01:46:56,777 All the emotion, all the passion pouring out of both these superstars 2229 01:46:56,843 --> 01:46:58,512 not just here tonight at battleground, 2230 01:46:58,578 --> 01:47:02,883 throughout this entire NXT Women's Championship tournament, 2231 01:47:02,949 --> 01:47:07,120 and there you see your winner and new champion. 2232 01:47:16,396 --> 01:47:18,532 What a moment that is for Tiffany Stratton. 2233 01:47:18,598 --> 01:47:19,433 Back into some of the action. 2234 01:47:19,499 --> 01:47:23,170 This is when the problems began for Valkyria in this matchup 2235 01:47:23,236 --> 01:47:25,772 stemming from that knee injury Tuesday night. 2236 01:47:25,839 --> 01:47:29,309 Stratton was there to inflict damage, 2237 01:47:29,376 --> 01:47:33,814 to inflict pain, and continue to bullseye that left knee. 2238 01:47:33,880 --> 01:47:36,550 When Valkyria was looking to strike, that knee again, 2239 01:47:36,616 --> 01:47:40,153 buckling later on in this matchup for Valkyria. 2240 01:47:41,321 --> 01:47:43,623 She really was on one leg this entire match. 2241 01:47:43,690 --> 01:47:44,991 And for Tiffany Stratton, 2242 01:47:45,058 --> 01:47:48,628 Stratton was willing to go to all the lengths in the world 2243 01:47:48,695 --> 01:47:52,933 to finally connect with the prettiest moonsault ever. 2244 01:47:53,633 --> 01:47:59,539 And Tiffany Stratton has begun her journey as NXT Women's Champion. 2245 01:48:05,312 --> 01:48:07,647 And tonight, Stratton has made it 2246 01:48:07,714 --> 01:48:12,419 to the tippy top of the Women's Division here in NXT. 2247 01:48:12,486 --> 01:48:19,459 [music] 2248 01:48:28,768 --> 01:48:31,671 [Victor] Another toxic chapter written Tuesday, 2249 01:48:31,738 --> 01:48:34,441 as former tag team partners, now bitter enemies, 2250 01:48:34,508 --> 01:48:38,712 are gonna kick off NXT inside a weaponized cage. 2251 01:48:38,778 --> 01:48:43,950 Don't miss NXT live this Tuesday on USA. 2252 01:48:44,484 --> 01:48:48,188 While this match is not about gold, 2253 01:48:48,255 --> 01:48:49,623 this one is in our main event 2254 01:48:49,689 --> 01:48:53,260 as we're about to witness the homecoming of Carmelo Hayes. 2255 01:48:53,326 --> 01:48:54,928 Is it the one he's dreamed of 2256 01:48:54,995 --> 01:48:58,532 or it's the massacre that Bron Breakker has predicted? 2257 01:49:01,735 --> 01:49:06,439 [commentator] This is the Him era. 2258 01:49:06,506 --> 01:49:09,009 18 months in the making was well worth the wait 2259 01:49:09,609 --> 01:49:12,379 because now there's no question on who the man is 2260 01:49:12,445 --> 01:49:15,148 because I am the NXT Champion 2261 01:49:16,883 --> 01:49:20,520 and I am Him. 2262 01:49:22,789 --> 01:49:27,460 Stand & Deliver was the culmination of my year-long reign as NXT champion. 2263 01:49:28,428 --> 01:49:33,033 [Victor] There is Bron Breakker who passed the torch at Stand & Deliver. 2264 01:49:33,099 --> 01:49:35,568 [Bron] At the end of the match, you presented me this Championship, 2265 01:49:35,635 --> 01:49:38,071 and man, I got to say, that was real cool for you to do that, man. 2266 01:49:38,138 --> 01:49:42,208 On behalf of me and everybody here at NXT, thank you. 2267 01:49:43,810 --> 01:49:45,812 That title holds great legacy. 2268 01:49:46,413 --> 01:49:48,081 It's my honor right now, man, 2269 01:49:48,949 --> 01:49:51,785 to congratulate you the most respectful way. 2270 01:49:52,452 --> 01:49:57,590 Give it up for the new NXT Champion, Carmelo Hayes. 2271 01:50:08,468 --> 01:50:14,808 I finally realized that I don't need the approval of these scumbags anymore. 2272 01:50:15,442 --> 01:50:20,146 You people are going to see a side of me that you have never seen before. 2273 01:50:20,880 --> 01:50:22,449 Big match after big match, 2274 01:50:22,515 --> 01:50:24,918 defending this brand, carrying the title, 2275 01:50:24,985 --> 01:50:25,986 all for what? 2276 01:50:26,953 --> 01:50:29,689 So I can pass the torch to a guy that I'm better than? 2277 01:50:29,756 --> 01:50:33,727 No one can have the torch because I'm about to burn this bitch down. 2278 01:50:35,261 --> 01:50:38,398 Bron Breakker, everything between you and I 2279 01:50:38,465 --> 01:50:40,266 was supposed to be about respect, 2280 01:50:40,333 --> 01:50:42,569 and at NXT battleground, 2281 01:50:42,635 --> 01:50:45,972 I want you, my neck of the woods. 2282 01:50:46,039 --> 01:50:47,807 Let's talk about it. 2283 01:50:50,777 --> 01:50:54,514 I don't like the idea of Carmelo Hayes having the NXT Championship. 2284 01:50:54,581 --> 01:50:56,316 I'll give you something, come here. Come here. 2285 01:50:56,383 --> 01:51:01,755 Melo, you're going to realize that you're not him. 2286 01:51:03,423 --> 01:51:04,491 You're nothing. 2287 01:51:05,625 --> 01:51:09,462 Anyone can be him, nobody can be me. 2288 01:51:11,998 --> 01:51:13,133 See you at battleground. 2289 01:51:14,501 --> 01:51:18,038 Bron decided that he wanted to send me a little message. 2290 01:51:18,805 --> 01:51:20,140 Well, guess what, Bron? 2291 01:51:21,408 --> 01:51:22,509 Message received. 2292 01:51:23,977 --> 01:51:27,781 To come into my house, into my backyard, and to beat me, that's crazy. 2293 01:51:28,515 --> 01:51:31,217 Bron Breakker is literally going to walk into a hostile environment. 2294 01:51:31,284 --> 01:51:34,854 I've earned a lot of respect and a lot of love in this area. 2295 01:51:34,921 --> 01:51:38,658 They've been waiting for this homecoming, and I know Bron wants to ruin that for me, 2296 01:51:38,725 --> 01:51:40,560 and I refuse to let him do that. 2297 01:51:40,894 --> 01:51:44,764 You thought you were untouchable until you got touched. 2298 01:51:45,732 --> 01:51:49,369 At NXT battleground, we're in my yard, 2299 01:51:49,436 --> 01:51:52,539 and in my yard, we don't bark, 2300 01:51:52,605 --> 01:51:53,640 we bite. 2301 01:51:54,340 --> 01:51:59,245 You are not taking my NXT Championship. 2302 01:52:00,146 --> 01:52:02,882 I'm not coming to lowell to witness a homecoming, 2303 01:52:03,550 --> 01:52:07,987 I'm coming to lowell in front of your family, your friends, 2304 01:52:09,055 --> 01:52:11,257 to dish out a massacre. 2305 01:52:18,765 --> 01:52:21,434 [Victor] Well, there you are looking in the eyes of Bron Breakker 2306 01:52:21,501 --> 01:52:25,672 who has been operating on a totally different level 2307 01:52:25,739 --> 01:52:28,575 since Los Angeles at Stand & Deliver. 2308 01:52:32,278 --> 01:52:34,781 Well, there you see the champion alongside trick Williams 2309 01:52:34,848 --> 01:52:38,818 getting ready for the most emotional match of his career. 2310 01:52:38,885 --> 01:52:42,255 [music] 2311 01:52:42,322 --> 01:52:49,295 [dogs barking] 2312 01:52:53,600 --> 01:53:00,573 [Bron Breakker's music plays] 2313 01:53:17,624 --> 01:53:19,859 [Victor] We all know this is going to be a hostile environment 2314 01:53:21,327 --> 01:53:24,230 for the challenger, more rabid than ever. 2315 01:53:24,864 --> 01:53:30,036 His attitude, "reasonable men never achieve anything." 2316 01:53:30,970 --> 01:53:37,944 [Booker] You know the saying, Vic, "no bread, no water, just meat." 2317 01:53:38,378 --> 01:53:41,347 We talked about that dog in this young man. 2318 01:53:41,414 --> 01:53:44,250 He's that lone wolf, Vic. 2319 01:53:44,317 --> 01:53:51,191 He doesn't need anybody watching his back, and that's a very, very dangerous dog. 2320 01:53:52,392 --> 01:53:55,061 [Victor] Well, we know the history, came to NXT at the same time, 2321 01:53:55,128 --> 01:53:58,464 both told by the brass they'd be the two to take NXT to the next level. 2322 01:53:58,531 --> 01:54:01,301 Toxic comparisons between the champion and the challenger. 2323 01:54:01,367 --> 01:54:03,503 The next chapter is written tonight 2324 01:54:04,070 --> 01:54:06,906 between Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes. 2325 01:54:06,973 --> 01:54:08,107 [Brooker chuckles] 2326 01:54:08,174 --> 01:54:10,643 [Booker] Yes, look at the eyes. 2327 01:54:10,710 --> 01:54:12,345 Look at the eyes, Vic. 2328 01:54:12,712 --> 01:54:15,315 Oh, we're about to get busy. 2329 01:54:20,987 --> 01:54:23,122 [music] 2330 01:54:23,189 --> 01:54:25,458 The city of champions, 2331 01:54:27,527 --> 01:54:29,028 the city of greed, 2332 01:54:30,930 --> 01:54:32,899 the city of the Red Sox, 2333 01:54:35,268 --> 01:54:37,604 the city of those baked beans. 2334 01:54:39,873 --> 01:54:41,841 To the city of the Celtics, 2335 01:54:44,744 --> 01:54:46,846 play while we still get to win, 2336 01:54:48,448 --> 01:54:50,650 to the city of Boston, 2337 01:54:51,884 --> 01:54:53,586 Him. 2338 01:54:54,988 --> 01:55:01,961 -[Carmelo Hayes' music plays] -[presenter] Wohoo! 2339 01:55:15,942 --> 01:55:19,212 [Victor] Well, the champion's family is here, friends are here. 2340 01:55:19,279 --> 01:55:23,049 He's in his own backyard where he went from a kid with a dream, 2341 01:55:23,116 --> 01:55:26,119 to grow into a Casanova, to become a champion. 2342 01:55:26,185 --> 01:55:28,755 He's going to be to be amped up tonight, Booker, there's no doubt about it. 2343 01:55:28,821 --> 01:55:31,591 How can he contain his emotions? 2344 01:55:31,658 --> 01:55:32,558 [Booker] Let me tell you something, 2345 01:55:32,625 --> 01:55:36,929 if Carmelo Hayes was anywhere besides here in this city, 2346 01:55:36,996 --> 01:55:39,365 I would say, "man, this kid is about to go out here and do it." 2347 01:55:39,432 --> 01:55:42,268 But that right there, that pressure of fighting at home, 2348 01:55:42,335 --> 01:55:45,872 fighting in front of family, giving away about 150 tickets, 2349 01:55:46,372 --> 01:55:50,877 right there is enough pressure, Vic, for any man to break. 2350 01:55:50,943 --> 01:55:52,645 I'm wondering if he can just hold it together. 2351 01:55:55,448 --> 01:55:56,950 Although he is truly that man. 2352 01:55:58,685 --> 01:56:01,821 [Victor] Look at Bron Breakker, not impressed. 2353 01:56:02,588 --> 01:56:07,060 Melo looking to build his legacy, Bron looking to cement his. 2354 01:56:07,126 --> 01:56:10,763 It's main event time for the NXT title at battleground. 2355 01:56:10,830 --> 01:56:12,398 [Booker] Yes, you can feel it. 2356 01:56:16,936 --> 01:56:18,504 [bell ringing] 2357 01:56:18,571 --> 01:56:21,507 [female announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 2358 01:56:21,574 --> 01:56:28,548 is for the NXT Championship. 2359 01:56:31,451 --> 01:56:34,721 Introducing first, the challenger, 2360 01:56:34,787 --> 01:56:39,926 Bron Breakker. 2361 01:56:43,930 --> 01:56:48,368 And his opponent, accompanied by Trick Williams, 2362 01:56:48,434 --> 01:56:52,238 he is the NXT Champion, 2363 01:56:52,305 --> 01:56:56,676 Carmelo Hayes. 2364 01:56:56,743 --> 01:57:03,716 [crowd cheering] 2365 01:57:07,220 --> 01:57:14,193 [crowd chanting] 2366 01:57:21,501 --> 01:57:23,403 [Victor] It's all about the NXT title. 2367 01:57:24,170 --> 01:57:25,371 Heard all week Carmelo Hayes 2368 01:57:25,438 --> 01:57:29,108 tell the story about attending an NXT live event here in lowell. 2369 01:57:29,175 --> 01:57:30,643 Now he's here as champion. 2370 01:57:30,710 --> 01:57:33,246 Certainly a full circle moment, 2371 01:57:33,312 --> 01:57:36,249 but will it be the homecoming or will it be the massacre? 2372 01:57:37,016 --> 01:57:38,017 Here in our main event. 2373 01:57:38,351 --> 01:57:39,752 [Brooker laughs] 2374 01:57:39,819 --> 01:57:41,788 -[Booker] Let me tell you something… -[Victor] Oh! 2375 01:57:41,854 --> 01:57:44,590 [Booker] Carmelo Hayes is going to be able to allow emotion to take him. 2376 01:57:44,657 --> 01:57:47,860 I hope he doesn't run into something big with Bron Breakker here tonight. 2377 01:57:47,927 --> 01:57:49,262 [Victor] We talk about emotion, it's Carmelo Hayes 2378 01:57:49,328 --> 01:57:51,030 coming out firing right off the rip, 2379 01:57:51,097 --> 01:57:53,032 right on the bell, coming right at Bron Breakker. 2380 01:57:53,099 --> 01:57:54,767 And this brings up a question I wanted to bring up to you, 2381 01:57:54,834 --> 01:57:58,838 what changed in terms of strategy for both since Stand & Deliver 2382 01:57:58,905 --> 01:58:01,507 because this seems to be a different game plan from the champion? 2383 01:58:01,574 --> 01:58:03,443 [Booker] It's hard to say, but I can tell you this. 2384 01:58:03,509 --> 01:58:06,679 Bron Breakker is about not following the rules, Vic, 2385 01:58:06,746 --> 01:58:08,047 he's about making the rules, 2386 01:58:08,114 --> 01:58:10,183 and if so, he may just go out and break the rules. 2387 01:58:10,249 --> 01:58:12,218 That's what this man is all about now. 2388 01:58:13,286 --> 01:58:14,987 [Victor] Oh, pump kick connected. 2389 01:58:15,721 --> 01:58:20,359 For Carmelo Hayes, he's at least come out and been able to contain his emotions, 2390 01:58:20,426 --> 01:58:24,764 but the ring can't contain Carmelo Hayes. 2391 01:58:26,466 --> 01:58:27,300 [Booker] Wow. 2392 01:58:29,702 --> 01:58:31,437 [Victor] Brushing the dirt off his shoulders 2393 01:58:31,504 --> 01:58:33,739 and looking to keep the gold around his waist. 2394 01:58:33,806 --> 01:58:36,409 Hayes bringing the fight to Breakker. 2395 01:58:36,476 --> 01:58:38,911 I don't know if Breakker thought this was going to be the side of Hayes 2396 01:58:38,978 --> 01:58:39,879 he was going to see. 2397 01:58:39,946 --> 01:58:42,582 [Booker] Like I said, Vic, I like everything I'm seeing right now 2398 01:58:42,648 --> 01:58:45,351 with Carmelo Hayes, but like I said, he's fighting with a lot of emotions. 2399 01:58:45,418 --> 01:58:47,987 Right now the city got him going, but I'm telling you, 2400 01:58:48,054 --> 01:58:50,089 he's going to break down sooner or later, Vic, 2401 01:58:50,156 --> 01:58:54,160 because I'm going to tell you right now, Carmelo Hayes is not 100%. 2402 01:58:54,927 --> 01:58:57,296 [Victor] We've seen everything that's happened over the last several weeks 2403 01:58:57,363 --> 01:58:59,765 when it came to Bron Breakker targeting Carmelo Hayes 2404 01:58:59,832 --> 01:59:03,336 and those ribs as you see a little extra wince from Hayes, 2405 01:59:03,402 --> 01:59:07,006 as Hayes trying to pick up the speed, coming right back and caught and dropped. 2406 01:59:08,674 --> 01:59:12,545 Well, a little tip of the cap to his family from Bron Breakker 2407 01:59:12,612 --> 01:59:14,714 who's looking to become just the second man 2408 01:59:14,780 --> 01:59:17,416 to hold the NXT Championship three times. 2409 01:59:17,483 --> 01:59:19,852 [Booker] Coming in with all that anger inside, Vic, 2410 01:59:19,919 --> 01:59:22,688 it could make him make some big mistakes, 2411 01:59:22,755 --> 01:59:25,124 make him walk into something really big 2412 01:59:25,191 --> 01:59:26,893 because like I said, he is compromised. 2413 01:59:26,959 --> 01:59:31,297 Like I said, I don't think Carmelo Hayes is 100% by any means, Vic. 2414 01:59:31,364 --> 01:59:32,765 Anyone can argue that point, Book, 2415 01:59:32,832 --> 01:59:35,067 and that brings up the fact that would you argue that Bron 2416 01:59:35,134 --> 01:59:37,904 this is a Bron Breakker we've never seen before, 2417 01:59:37,970 --> 01:59:40,907 who's been living in the mind of Carmelo Hayes recently. 2418 01:59:40,973 --> 01:59:46,779 [Booker] He just took out the market, forget about living in the mind rent-free. 2419 01:59:46,846 --> 01:59:49,348 This dude right now, Vic, is on another level. 2420 01:59:49,415 --> 01:59:52,184 That's the mistake I'm talking about, that one little mistake. 2421 01:59:52,251 --> 01:59:53,586 Oh, yes. 2422 01:59:53,920 --> 01:59:55,721 Let's go, Melo. 2423 01:59:55,788 --> 01:59:58,257 [crowd boos] 2424 01:59:58,324 --> 01:59:59,659 [Booker] Look at Bron Breakker, man. 2425 01:59:59,725 --> 02:00:05,698 He's adopted that superstar mentality, Vic, and I like it. 2426 02:00:07,033 --> 02:00:09,635 [Victor] Look at Ron just baiting almost, Melo in. 2427 02:00:09,702 --> 02:00:11,837 Carmelo on the outside looking for the kick. 2428 02:00:11,904 --> 02:00:15,274 Bron knew it was coming, was able to catch the foot easily, 2429 02:00:15,341 --> 02:00:17,677 and right back on the offense, and look at Breakker. 2430 02:00:17,743 --> 02:00:21,180 [Booker] Oh yes, and he's bringing the pain up close and personal right here. 2431 02:00:21,247 --> 02:00:24,884 Laying it on thick on Carmelo Hayes right now, Vic. 2432 02:00:24,951 --> 02:00:26,385 [Victor] Trick Williams on the outside. 2433 02:00:26,452 --> 02:00:28,588 Nothing Williams can do about it. 2434 02:00:28,654 --> 02:00:30,556 Let's go back a couple of weeks ago, Vic. 2435 02:00:30,623 --> 02:00:33,759 Carmelo Hayes was speared through the stage. 2436 02:00:37,797 --> 02:00:38,965 I like the distraction right there. 2437 02:00:39,031 --> 02:00:42,235 Then, you just go back to last week, I mean Carmelo Hayes 2438 02:00:42,301 --> 02:00:44,737 speared out of thin air, man. 2439 02:00:44,804 --> 02:00:47,506 I'm going to tell you right now, those ribs got to be ginger 2440 02:00:47,573 --> 02:00:49,342 after this matchup, Vic, trust me. 2441 02:00:49,408 --> 02:00:51,911 [Victor] Connected with the fadeway, and Hayes now into the cover, 2442 02:00:51,978 --> 02:00:53,946 trying to the hook the leg, and under the bottom rope. 2443 02:00:54,013 --> 02:00:56,649 Nice job by Carmelo Hayes' presence of mind 2444 02:00:56,716 --> 02:00:59,385 to realize where Bron Breakker was in the ring. 2445 02:00:59,452 --> 02:01:02,388 and now Carmelo Hayes trying to switch gears in this matchup 2446 02:01:02,455 --> 02:01:05,291 and take it to Breakker. 2447 02:01:05,358 --> 02:01:07,827 [Booker] Let me tell you, we're going to find a whole lot 2448 02:01:07,893 --> 02:01:10,596 about Carmelo Hayes tonight, Vic, trust me. 2449 02:01:10,663 --> 02:01:13,466 [Victor] When it comes to Carmelo Hayes, you talk to him weekly 2450 02:01:13,532 --> 02:01:17,069 as we see some of his offenses, patented fadeaway connected 2451 02:01:17,937 --> 02:01:20,673 right into the back of Bron Breakker. 2452 02:01:20,740 --> 02:01:22,642 You talk regularly to Carmelo Hayes. 2453 02:01:22,708 --> 02:01:26,178 Did it anger him to be told that he had a defeat by the challenger? 2454 02:01:26,245 --> 02:01:27,079 [Booker] Of course it did. 2455 02:01:27,146 --> 02:01:29,649 It made him angry, but that's the thing, Vic, 2456 02:01:29,715 --> 02:01:32,985 Bron Breakker is looking to find any advantage he possibly can 2457 02:01:33,052 --> 02:01:34,086 coming into this match tonight, 2458 02:01:34,153 --> 02:01:39,759 even knowing that Carmelo Hayes is not the the best for wear, 2459 02:01:39,825 --> 02:01:40,660 let's just say that. 2460 02:01:40,726 --> 02:01:43,396 [Victor] Look at Breakker. Nice job of keeping the right knee on the mat, 2461 02:01:43,462 --> 02:01:46,899 not allowing the full stretch of this single leg crab, 2462 02:01:46,966 --> 02:01:49,368 but now Hayes has worn down Breakker. 2463 02:01:49,435 --> 02:01:52,605 [Booker] What he's trying to do, Vic, he's trying to slow down the momentum, 2464 02:01:52,672 --> 02:01:54,106 -[Victor] Oh back to the ribs. -[Booker] That's what he's trying to do, 2465 02:01:54,173 --> 02:01:57,309 and right now, Bron Breakker, he's not going to let him do that. 2466 02:01:57,376 --> 02:02:00,279 [Victor] Talking about not being 100%, Breakker a little ginger right now 2467 02:02:00,346 --> 02:02:02,715 as Hayes goes up, turns right back around. 2468 02:02:02,782 --> 02:02:04,950 Able to take down Breakker, and some of that speed-- 2469 02:02:05,017 --> 02:02:07,119 Oh, and how do you stop speed? 2470 02:02:07,186 --> 02:02:08,821 You run into a brick wall. 2471 02:02:08,888 --> 02:02:10,489 [Booker] All power right there, Vic, 2472 02:02:10,556 --> 02:02:14,860 just lord, the boom on Carmelo Hayes right there with that big clothesline. 2473 02:02:15,761 --> 02:02:18,030 Nothing pretty about it, but effective. 2474 02:02:18,097 --> 02:02:19,832 [Victor] Certainly was, and Breakker, 2475 02:02:19,899 --> 02:02:23,235 just like that, can change the complexion of the match up-- 2476 02:02:23,302 --> 02:02:24,570 Bam! 2477 02:02:25,504 --> 02:02:30,343 Back to live action, just tossing again around the champion. 2478 02:02:30,409 --> 02:02:31,277 [Booker] Yes, he did. 2479 02:02:31,344 --> 02:02:34,246 Carmelo Hayes is going to have to try to figure out how to swim 2480 02:02:34,313 --> 02:02:36,982 and not get wet in this mess tonight, 2481 02:02:37,049 --> 02:02:40,486 but right now, he's in a lot of trouble, Vic. 2482 02:02:40,553 --> 02:02:42,822 Breakker right now just enjoying-- 2483 02:02:42,888 --> 02:02:43,723 [Booker] Oh yes. 2484 02:02:43,789 --> 02:02:45,491 [Victor] Every moment, every toss. 2485 02:02:45,558 --> 02:02:49,462 [Booker] That you made in the street, we call this the ganking zone, man. 2486 02:02:49,528 --> 02:02:52,031 [crowd booing] 2487 02:02:52,098 --> 02:02:56,235 [Victor] Bron Breakker doesn't give a damn about anyone in the NXT universe. 2488 02:02:56,302 --> 02:02:57,536 He has said it for weeks. 2489 02:02:57,603 --> 02:02:59,739 I've known Bron since the day he arrived here. 2490 02:02:59,805 --> 02:03:03,142 It's hard to sit here and hear what he has said about the NXT universe 2491 02:03:03,209 --> 02:03:04,510 that he has turned his back on. 2492 02:03:04,577 --> 02:03:05,411 [Booker] Come on, Vic. 2493 02:03:05,478 --> 02:03:07,513 [Victor] Right now-- Oh, nice belly to belly. 2494 02:03:07,580 --> 02:03:08,748 [Booker] He tried to play by the rule. 2495 02:03:08,814 --> 02:03:10,750 [Victor] Into the cover, Breakker for the title. 2496 02:03:10,816 --> 02:03:12,618 [Booker] Tried to make the fans feel a certain way. 2497 02:03:12,685 --> 02:03:15,087 -[Victor] I don't know if Hayes-- -[Booker] The fans turned on him. 2498 02:03:15,154 --> 02:03:17,423 [Victor] I don't know if Hayes kicked out or if Bron let him up 2499 02:03:17,490 --> 02:03:19,291 just to get out a couple more pushups. 2500 02:03:19,358 --> 02:03:20,693 [Booker] Bron said he's going to bring the pain tonight. 2501 02:03:20,760 --> 02:03:22,161 We know exactly where you're at. 2502 02:03:22,928 --> 02:03:25,064 You're in no shape for this matchup here tonight. 2503 02:03:25,131 --> 02:03:27,032 You're in no shape to go the long haul. 2504 02:03:27,099 --> 02:03:31,537 [crowd chants "you suck."] 2505 02:03:31,604 --> 02:03:35,441 [Booker] Well, right now, Bron Breakker just stalking his prey right now, Vic. 2506 02:03:36,008 --> 02:03:38,944 I don't like the looks of this for Carmelo Hayes. 2507 02:03:39,512 --> 02:03:42,448 This is what boasting looks like, right here. 2508 02:03:42,515 --> 02:03:44,183 [Brooker chuckles] Oh yes. 2509 02:03:45,684 --> 02:03:47,887 -[Victor] You like this new Bron breaker. -[Booker] Yes. 2510 02:03:47,953 --> 02:03:48,821 [Victor] He said it's not a change of attitude. 2511 02:03:48,888 --> 02:03:50,956 He said, "all I did was wake up." 2512 02:03:51,023 --> 02:03:52,391 This is the real Bron Breakker. 2513 02:03:52,458 --> 02:03:53,526 This is the Bron Breakker 2514 02:03:53,592 --> 02:03:57,863 that's looking to become a multi-time champion in this business. 2515 02:03:58,097 --> 02:04:03,302 [Victor] Breakker again another overhead belly to belly toss. 2516 02:04:03,369 --> 02:04:04,703 [Booker] It's going right to those ribs too, Vic. 2517 02:04:06,605 --> 02:04:07,873 Going right to those ribs. 2518 02:04:12,545 --> 02:04:14,613 [Victor] The focus of Breakker from the beginning. 2519 02:04:14,680 --> 02:04:19,351 [crowd chants "you suck."] 2520 02:04:19,418 --> 02:04:23,556 [Booker] Bron's just thriving off of these fans right now, giving it to him. 2521 02:04:23,622 --> 02:04:25,090 -[Booker] He's loving it. -[Victor] Well, you can say that 2522 02:04:25,157 --> 02:04:28,060 [Victor] because not only is he driving the air out of the lungs of Carmelo Hayes, 2523 02:04:28,127 --> 02:04:30,796 he's driving the air out of the home court advantage 2524 02:04:30,863 --> 02:04:32,998 Hayes has here at battleground, 2525 02:04:33,065 --> 02:04:35,401 and he certainly has silenced the majority 2526 02:04:35,468 --> 02:04:38,671 and the masses here tonight that came in support of Carmelo Hayes. 2527 02:04:38,737 --> 02:04:39,572 [Booker] Let me tell you something-- 2528 02:04:39,638 --> 02:04:41,407 [Victor] The wind almost has left the saga center 2529 02:04:41,473 --> 02:04:43,609 as right now, Bron Breakker 2530 02:04:43,676 --> 02:04:46,779 could be looking for one more devastating suplex. 2531 02:04:46,846 --> 02:04:48,180 [Booker] Bron, man, this shot right here, Vic, 2532 02:04:48,247 --> 02:04:52,618 is going to be hell from Carmelo Hayes' ribs. 2533 02:04:53,652 --> 02:04:55,087 [Victor] Oh Hayes, back to the knee, 2534 02:04:55,154 --> 02:04:57,156 kind of softened up earlier with that single leg crab. 2535 02:04:57,223 --> 02:04:59,525 Back in goes Bron to the top. 2536 02:04:59,592 --> 02:05:00,993 -[Victor] Frankensteiner. -[Booker] Wow. 2537 02:05:01,060 --> 02:05:05,231 [Victor] For the third time, can Bron Breakker become NXT champ-- 2538 02:05:05,297 --> 02:05:07,099 and Hayes kicking out. 2539 02:05:07,166 --> 02:05:10,803 [Booker] Oh, man, I'm in Bron Breakker's favor right now, Vic, 2540 02:05:10,870 --> 02:05:13,906 and he's licking his chops right now. 2541 02:05:13,973 --> 02:05:18,177 Oh, he's chomping at the bit right now, Vic, and I'm loving it. 2542 02:05:18,244 --> 02:05:20,746 [Victor] Bron said it wasn't going to be a homecoming, 2543 02:05:20,813 --> 02:05:23,182 it was going to be a massacre. 2544 02:05:24,250 --> 02:05:28,053 [Booker] Much as I love Carmelo Hayes, I love a good battle even more, Vic. 2545 02:05:28,120 --> 02:05:30,723 That's what we got here tonight between these two young men, 2546 02:05:30,789 --> 02:05:32,224 these two young lions. 2547 02:05:37,997 --> 02:05:40,733 Look at-- measuring Melo. 2548 02:05:40,799 --> 02:05:42,635 [Booker] I see that look in his eyes. 2549 02:05:42,701 --> 02:05:44,403 -[Booker] That looks so unlike him. -[Breakker] He's just like all of you. 2550 02:05:45,371 --> 02:05:46,939 I felt it as well. 2551 02:05:50,209 --> 02:05:53,445 [Victor] Bron just pulling the champion up to drop him again. 2552 02:05:53,812 --> 02:05:57,583 [Booker] Going to wake you up just to put you back to sleep. 2553 02:05:57,650 --> 02:05:59,451 I like that mentality, Vic. 2554 02:05:59,518 --> 02:06:02,454 Bron said time and time again, also this past week, 2555 02:06:02,521 --> 02:06:04,990 he was the favorite coming into this matchup. 2556 02:06:05,057 --> 02:06:06,325 [Booker] Oh, he is. 2557 02:06:06,392 --> 02:06:09,929 [crowd chanting] 2558 02:06:10,462 --> 02:06:14,733 [Victor] Oh, and now Hayes trying to get his second, 2559 02:06:14,800 --> 02:06:16,902 maybe his third win back in this matchup. 2560 02:06:17,369 --> 02:06:20,773 But so much has been taken out of the champ here. 2561 02:06:22,675 --> 02:06:24,810 Just trying to swing back, and look at the speed, 2562 02:06:24,877 --> 02:06:29,281 the quickness, the power, just getting yoked up by the challenger. 2563 02:06:29,348 --> 02:06:32,017 [Booker] Carmelo delivering those chops right there, 2564 02:06:32,084 --> 02:06:33,052 didn't look like he had much on them. 2565 02:06:33,118 --> 02:06:35,354 Looks like he's out of gas right now, Vic. 2566 02:06:36,255 --> 02:06:37,589 -[Booker] See what I'm talking about? -[Victor] One more time. 2567 02:06:37,656 --> 02:06:41,260 Look at the awkward landing though, Booker, for the champions just-- Bam! 2568 02:06:41,327 --> 02:06:43,596 [Booker] Just that adrenaline dump 2569 02:06:43,662 --> 02:06:46,398 being here at home in front of your home crowd. 2570 02:06:46,465 --> 02:06:48,300 Just that adrenaline dump alone. 2571 02:06:50,202 --> 02:06:51,203 [Victor] Talk about the emotion. 2572 02:06:51,270 --> 02:06:53,238 We talked about the ribs, the lower back, 2573 02:06:53,305 --> 02:06:55,674 and Bron now setting up 2574 02:06:55,741 --> 02:06:59,211 to just recline back on the champion 2575 02:06:59,278 --> 02:07:02,915 here in front of his family, in front of his friends. 2576 02:07:02,982 --> 02:07:04,283 [Booker] He's in a position to do it right now. 2577 02:07:04,350 --> 02:07:06,485 He's going to do it. He's going to finish him off right now. 2578 02:07:06,552 --> 02:07:09,054 There's nothing Carmelo Hayes can do about it, Vic. 2579 02:07:09,121 --> 02:07:11,390 [Victor] Hayes realizing it, sensing it-- Oh! 2580 02:07:11,457 --> 02:07:12,691 [Booker] Oh, wait a minute. 2581 02:07:15,494 --> 02:07:17,129 [Booker] Forgot about the crown jewels. 2582 02:07:17,196 --> 02:07:20,866 Bron might be singing an octave higher come tomorrow, 2583 02:07:20,933 --> 02:07:24,870 but right back in goes the challenger, taking control of the champion, 2584 02:07:24,937 --> 02:07:27,306 and it doesn't seem any-- Oh. 2585 02:07:28,107 --> 02:07:28,941 [Booker] Beautiful. 2586 02:07:29,008 --> 02:07:30,876 [Victor] I was about to say nothing the champion can do, 2587 02:07:32,011 --> 02:07:33,646 he can't continue to get momentum, 2588 02:07:33,712 --> 02:07:36,682 but right now, maybe the momentum has finally swung back 2589 02:07:36,749 --> 02:07:37,716 into the hometown kid. 2590 02:07:37,783 --> 02:07:40,486 Talking about momentum, Carmelo just used all of his momentum 2591 02:07:40,552 --> 02:07:43,956 to land that beautiful DDT on Bron Breakker. 2592 02:07:44,023 --> 02:07:46,925 Right now, this thing is about to even up just a little bit. 2593 02:07:48,761 --> 02:07:49,595 [Victor] Back to their feet. 2594 02:07:49,661 --> 02:07:54,800 Now, that emotion that maybe we thought he had a little bit too much of early on, 2595 02:07:54,867 --> 02:07:55,868 that being Carmelo Hayes, 2596 02:07:55,934 --> 02:07:58,637 he's going to have to channel all that emotion right now. 2597 02:07:58,704 --> 02:08:00,973 [Booker] One thing about being champion, Vic, I always tell you 2598 02:08:01,507 --> 02:08:04,309 that being champion gives you that cloak of invincibility, 2599 02:08:04,376 --> 02:08:07,479 and right now, Carmelo Hayes is feeling it. 2600 02:08:07,546 --> 02:08:10,215 [Victor] Hayes is going to the body, turning right back around face first. 2601 02:08:10,282 --> 02:08:12,151 Oh, Crescent kick under the jaw. 2602 02:08:13,085 --> 02:08:17,322 Hayes, big hop kick connects for the second time. 2603 02:08:17,956 --> 02:08:19,458 Champion finding the rhythm. 2604 02:08:19,525 --> 02:08:21,427 Feeling the flow, looking to fly. 2605 02:08:21,493 --> 02:08:23,562 -[Victor] Connects. -[Booker] He got it, he landed it. 2606 02:08:23,629 --> 02:08:29,401 [crowd cheering] 2607 02:08:29,468 --> 02:08:30,669 [Victor] Hayes right back in. 2608 02:08:30,736 --> 02:08:32,104 He goes up, goes around. 2609 02:08:32,171 --> 02:08:34,006 -[Victor] Drops Bron. -[Booker] Wow. 2610 02:08:34,073 --> 02:08:35,140 Into the cover. 2611 02:08:35,207 --> 02:08:38,811 Oh no, not even a one, not even a one, Vic. 2612 02:08:40,312 --> 02:08:43,415 [indistinct] 2613 02:08:45,184 --> 02:08:46,218 [Victor] Oh. 2614 02:08:47,986 --> 02:08:49,388 The whole crowd, we're even stunned. 2615 02:08:49,455 --> 02:08:50,456 Oh, nice cutter. 2616 02:08:50,522 --> 02:08:51,924 Bron gets dropped. 2617 02:08:51,990 --> 02:08:54,860 Melo again into a cover, hook of the leg this time, he-- 2618 02:08:54,927 --> 02:08:57,629 -[Booker] Oh. -[Victor] Near fall. 2619 02:08:58,697 --> 02:09:01,233 [Victor] What is going through the mind of Hayes? 2620 02:09:01,300 --> 02:09:03,602 [Booker] You saw that the bravado of Bron Breakker 2621 02:09:03,669 --> 02:09:06,438 almost put him in a precarious position to get beat. 2622 02:09:06,505 --> 02:09:08,574 [Victor] Bam, that was a turning point of this match up. 2623 02:09:09,708 --> 02:09:11,343 Really allowing Hayes to get back in. 2624 02:09:11,410 --> 02:09:13,612 Cutter here connected beautifully. 2625 02:09:13,779 --> 02:09:16,448 Hayes though, not able to put Bron Breakker down 2626 02:09:16,515 --> 02:09:19,852 as this Championship match continues here at battleground. 2627 02:09:20,686 --> 02:09:21,754 [Booker] You just can't take free shots 2628 02:09:21,820 --> 02:09:24,356 like Bron Breakker just took there a second ago, Vic. 2629 02:09:24,423 --> 02:09:25,557 You can't do that. 2630 02:09:29,228 --> 02:09:32,498 [Victor] No doubt who the NXT Universe is behind in this matchup. 2631 02:09:36,368 --> 02:09:38,570 Can they rally Hayes? 2632 02:09:40,272 --> 02:09:41,406 Oh. 2633 02:09:42,407 --> 02:09:43,942 [Booker] Big uppercut by Bron. 2634 02:09:47,312 --> 02:09:49,948 Catching-- Oh, and now hoisted up. 2635 02:09:51,617 --> 02:09:52,718 [Booker] Wow. 2636 02:09:52,785 --> 02:09:56,388 -[Booker] What a counter by Him. -[Victor] Certainly was. 2637 02:09:56,922 --> 02:09:58,891 [Victor] That first 48. 2638 02:09:58,957 --> 02:10:00,125 [Booker] This going to be it? 2639 02:10:00,192 --> 02:10:03,028 [Victor] Now to the top, looking for nothing but-- 2640 02:10:03,095 --> 02:10:05,030 able to roll through. Presence of mind. Turn around. 2641 02:10:05,097 --> 02:10:07,966 Breakker looking for the spear, found the post instead. 2642 02:10:09,401 --> 02:10:10,502 Hayes back up. 2643 02:10:10,569 --> 02:10:12,604 Oh my god. 2644 02:10:12,671 --> 02:10:14,239 [Booker] That's it, Vic. 2645 02:10:14,306 --> 02:10:15,440 New champion. 2646 02:10:15,941 --> 02:10:16,875 What? 2647 02:10:16,942 --> 02:10:18,143 [Victor] Woo. 2648 02:10:18,210 --> 02:10:24,483 [crowd cheering] 2649 02:10:27,186 --> 02:10:29,087 [Booker] You got to be kidding me. 2650 02:10:29,154 --> 02:10:30,389 [Victor] You're in disbelief. 2651 02:10:30,455 --> 02:10:31,757 -[Victor] Trick in disbelief. -[Booker] Check this out. 2652 02:10:31,824 --> 02:10:33,425 -[Booker] He got all of it. -[Victor] Bron in disbelief. 2653 02:10:33,492 --> 02:10:34,993 Oh my god, man. 2654 02:10:35,060 --> 02:10:36,662 He not only got all of it, Book. 2655 02:10:38,363 --> 02:10:39,798 He got more than that. 2656 02:10:39,865 --> 02:10:44,870 I have never seen a spear delivered from Bron Breakker like that. 2657 02:10:44,937 --> 02:10:46,705 [Booker] You hear the impact on that, Vic? 2658 02:10:46,772 --> 02:10:48,140 My god, man. 2659 02:10:51,109 --> 02:10:53,779 [Victor] Bron, gut wrench, just tossing Hayes again. 2660 02:10:53,846 --> 02:10:55,581 Breakker's done playing games. 2661 02:10:55,647 --> 02:10:57,616 [Booker] Taking out the trash right now, Vic. 2662 02:10:57,683 --> 02:10:59,651 Doesn't look good when you're taking out the trash. 2663 02:10:59,718 --> 02:11:02,955 Breakker's here to decimate, he's here to destroy, 2664 02:11:03,021 --> 02:11:04,523 he's here to dethrone. 2665 02:11:06,291 --> 02:11:10,729 And once again, become the NXT champion. 2666 02:11:13,565 --> 02:11:14,566 Hayes is out of it. 2667 02:11:14,633 --> 02:11:15,968 Hoisted up. 2668 02:11:16,034 --> 02:11:18,270 Oh, inside cradle. Inside cradle, shoulders down, 2669 02:11:18,337 --> 02:11:19,238 and no. 2670 02:11:20,572 --> 02:11:21,440 [Booker] Whoa. 2671 02:11:22,608 --> 02:11:24,142 [Victor] Another kick connect, but was that the… 2672 02:11:25,477 --> 02:11:27,646 is this the last win for Hayes, Booker? 2673 02:11:28,480 --> 02:11:32,284 What does he have to do to finally drop Bron Breakker? 2674 02:11:32,351 --> 02:11:34,987 [Booker] One last gas, one last effort here to try to-- 2675 02:11:35,053 --> 02:11:37,823 Oh, yes! That could be it right there, Vic. 2676 02:11:37,889 --> 02:11:39,391 [Victor] It could be it. That DDT connects. 2677 02:11:39,458 --> 02:11:40,359 Now, look at Hayes. 2678 02:11:40,425 --> 02:11:41,360 [Booker] He's going for it, Vic. 2679 02:11:42,594 --> 02:11:44,897 -[Booker] First 48. -[Victor] Hayes couldn't connect. 2680 02:11:44,963 --> 02:11:47,165 -[Booker] Can he do it, Vic? -[Victor] To the top. 2681 02:11:47,232 --> 02:11:49,234 Nothing but net. 2682 02:11:49,301 --> 02:11:50,636 [Booker] Oh, wow. 2683 02:11:51,236 --> 02:11:54,973 Into the cover for Carmelo to retain. 2684 02:11:55,040 --> 02:11:56,241 [bell ringing] 2685 02:11:56,308 --> 02:11:57,876 -[crowd cheering] -[Carmelo Hayes' music plays] 2686 02:11:57,943 --> 02:12:03,982 [female announcer] Here's your winner and still the NXT champion, 2687 02:12:04,049 --> 02:12:07,486 Carmelo Hayes. 2688 02:12:07,552 --> 02:12:09,721 [Victor] This was going back and forth. 2689 02:12:09,788 --> 02:12:12,991 That looked like a buzzer-beater to me from Carmelo Hayes. 2690 02:12:13,058 --> 02:12:13,959 [Booker] Yes, it was. 2691 02:12:14,026 --> 02:12:17,596 [Victor] 2/10 of a second left and he drops Bron Breakker. 2692 02:12:17,663 --> 02:12:19,698 [Brooker laughs] Right here at home, baby. 2693 02:12:19,765 --> 02:12:21,266 You got to love it. 2694 02:12:21,333 --> 02:12:26,271 [music] 2695 02:12:26,338 --> 02:12:31,043 [crowd cheering] 2696 02:12:33,979 --> 02:12:38,417 [Victor] Standing ovation from the hometown crowd. 2697 02:12:38,483 --> 02:12:40,952 We got to go back to this spear. 2698 02:12:41,019 --> 02:12:41,853 Bam. 2699 02:12:41,920 --> 02:12:43,155 You heard the impact. 2700 02:12:43,221 --> 02:12:45,290 Trick Williams felt the impact, 2701 02:12:45,357 --> 02:12:48,126 but still able to kick out was the champion. 2702 02:12:48,193 --> 02:12:50,696 Then, that disbelief kind of filled in. 2703 02:12:50,762 --> 02:12:51,630 The eyes were big. 2704 02:12:51,697 --> 02:12:53,999 The eyes here could've gotten rolled into the back of the head 2705 02:12:54,066 --> 02:12:57,069 from Carmelo Hayes on one kick followed by another 2706 02:12:57,135 --> 02:12:58,203 and then look at this, Booker. 2707 02:12:58,270 --> 02:12:59,237 Thing of beauty. 2708 02:12:59,304 --> 02:13:00,138 [Booker] Beautiful. 2709 02:13:00,205 --> 02:13:01,139 -[Victor] Bam. -[Booker] Beautiful. 2710 02:13:01,206 --> 02:13:03,108 With the greatest of ease, Vic. 2711 02:13:03,175 --> 02:13:07,779 [Victor] DDT, and then Carmelo Hayes looking for nothing but net. 2712 02:13:08,013 --> 02:13:10,215 Driving Bron into the mat. 2713 02:13:12,551 --> 02:13:15,053 Huge statement victory 2714 02:13:15,120 --> 02:13:18,357 for Carmelo Hayes here tonight 2715 02:13:18,423 --> 02:13:21,660 in front of his family, in front of his friends, 2716 02:13:21,727 --> 02:13:25,998 in front of the NXT universe all around the world. 2717 02:13:35,140 --> 02:13:38,610 Melo's legacy continues to grow, 2718 02:13:38,677 --> 02:13:44,349 and Booker, Melo's dynasty is just beginning in NXT. 2719 02:13:44,416 --> 02:13:51,390 [music] 2720 02:13:54,226 --> 02:13:57,029 Subtitles: Ignacio Pedernera & Florencia Goya n NXT.