[exciting intro music playing]
[narrator] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[Vic] There's no time to waste tonight.
Welcome to NXT.
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is a six-man tag team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Schism.
[Vic] Booker T, we are taking a look at Schism,
a group that believes their roots are growing stronger and stronger.
[tense music playing]
[announcer] Their opponents, first, Mustafa Ali!
[Vic] A free agent who has become deeply rooted in NXT.
[funky music playing]
[announcer] Next, Tyler Bate!
[Vic] Booker, he's got a strong mind, a strong soul.
Tyler Bate, a Big Strong Boi.
[electronic music playing]
[announcer] And their tag team partner,
he is the NXT North American champion,
Wes Lee!
[Vic] There is the greatest North American champion ever.
And they're not waiting anymore, Book.
[Booker] I agree, Vic.
This kid, Wes Lee, is special,
but tonight we're going to see exactly what he got.
[Vic] A wise man once said, let these guys fight,
let these guys throw hands.
I haven't even heard the bell.
[Booker] I like that. That's one of my quotes.
[Vic] Big clothesline.
[Booker] Oh, Mustafa just took one right there, boy.
[Vic] Oh! Again, the official still hasn't called for the bell.
[Booker] Don't worry about that. We got action.
-This is called a fight, dawg. -[bell dings]
-[Vic] Finally. -[Booker] There it is.
[Vic] It's going start with Gacy and Bate.
You take a look at Bate, you take a look at Lee, you take a look at Mustafa Ali.
These three have come together because of Schism.
[Booker] I'm not too big into the friendship thing or anything like that
but I do like the approach of Mustafa Ali
because you can't make it in the locker room,
you don't have a chance in making in the ring.
[Vic] Ali making the tag.
You can say, Book, that Schism can only blame themselves
for the mess that they're in here tonight.
[Booker] You talking about Schism, about Joe Gacy,
you talking about somebody with a master plan
and that master plan is to take over NXT.
It hasn't worked out too well, but that's the plan.
Oh, yes.
Beautiful move by Mustafa Ali.
[Vic] Listen to the NXT Universe rallying behind Ali,
and there's pulling at the hair, making the tag.
Referee's discretion, but that's what Schism does.
Able to cut corners so easily.
[Booker] What you talking about, Vic?
[Vic] Didn't see them cheating? Pulling hair is cheating.
[Booker] That's not cutting corners.
That's great tag team work.
Knowing exactly what the right hand is doing as well as the left.
[Vic] What a way to kick off tonight, six-man tag team match,
and still to come in our main event, Baron Corbin taking on Ilja Dragunov.
Not to be outdone.
For the first time on NXT TV in the US,
the Heritage Cup will be defended by Noam Dar,
but it's the North American champion who's rocking and rolling.
Into a cover and a kick out.
[Booker] A double main event?
Oh, my God.
Anywhere in the world, anywhere in the world.
It's going to be good.
[Vic] Lee has been better than good lately.
The longest-reigning North American champion.
The most successful title defenses by a North American champion.
Tag was made.
Not sure if Lee realizes that Reid is legal,
and now a two-on-one,
and this is what the Dyad does so well.
[Booker] The Dyad has been working
like a well-oiled machine as of late.
They definitely have been pulling their part,
the Schism, the Dyad.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] That's a great point, because they've done their job
recently along with Ava.
Picked up that six-person victory last week,
as Joe Gacy, its "leader", tagging in.
Gacy tried to manipulate his way to the North American championship,
unsuccessfully.
Into the cover of the uranage, and Lee able to kick out.
[Booker] It's like the dawg's game.
Sometimes the motor's working, sometimes the driver's working,
and sometimes that right there is working from Joe Gacy.
Almost put that boy straight through the mat.
[Vic] I hear what you're saying,
but I'm talking about the championship
that Gacy's come up short trying to capture.
Would you say that his plan of manipulating Wes Lee
and Tyler Bate, for that matter, has back fired on him and Schism?
[Booker] I wouldn't call it back fired.
[Vic] If it didn't, he'd be champion.
[Booker] Sometimes the plan works, sometimes the plan don't work,
but what you don't do is stop.
You get back in the laboratory, dawg.
[Vic] Again, Dyad taking control of this match up.
Spinning heel kick
might've just turned out the lights on Wes Lee,
as Fowler into the cover.
Will it be enough?
I don't know if Lee kicked out or Fowler pulled up.
Another cover, another pin attempt,
and another kick out by the North American champion.
Third time, will it be the charm? No.
Shows you the heart, the drive, of someone like Wes Lee.
As there you see Ava on the outside
piercing almost through the soul of anyone she looks at.
Mustafa Ali, Tyler Bate.
NXT Universe now trying to rally Wes Lee,
but the Dyad has taken control of this match up.
We talk about Ava.
She's really grown in power week after week.
[Booker] Very, very instrumental in making sure the Schism stay on track.
Vic, I will call Ava the x-factor.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Hard to disagree as Gacy, making his way back into the match up.
Wes Lee right now has absorbed a--
[Booker] Did you see that?
[Vic] I have and his knees buckled.
[Booker] Caught the chicken legs.
[Vic] He has absorbed an abundant amount of punishment, Book.
[Booker] Right now Gacy is laying it on, he's laying it on thick.
This is a message, some message that he's trying to send
to Wes Lee, the North American champ.
[Vic] We've talked about the pace in which Lee has defended the title,
as another cover and another kick out by Lee.
It's been astonishing, but has it taken its toll on Lee's body?
[Booker] Come on.
Every time you go out there into one of these battles,
one of these wars,
you leave a little, they say,
you leave a little piece of yourself inside that ring.
But this kid, this man, this young man, he's a warrior.
[Vic] I know we've had a crazy way to start this night.
[Wade] Oh, yes.
[Vic] What a match up this has been.
Tag was made,
and again Lee doesn't realize it.
Seek and destroy by the Dyad.
I got to get your thoughts on Breakker's challenge
to the world heavyweight champion, Seth Rollins, real quick.
[Booker] He stepping up to take on the world heavyweight champion.
And the thing is, Bron, it was a call out, dawg.
That says he's ready.
[Vic] Will we hear a response from the world heavyweight champion tonight?
As Reid trying to plant Lee.
Lee able to counter, trying to get to his corner.
So close.
-[Vic] Was that a tag? -[Booker] He didn't touch him.
[Vic] So close was Lee,
and I mean, like a fingernail away,
and finally tags in, and it's Tyler Bate.
Bate's been on the outside waiting for this moment
to get into this matchup and uncoil like a spring.
[crowd chanting "Big Strong Boi"]
[Vic] The NXT Universe rallying behind Bate.
[Booker] You like this guy. You really like this Tyler Bate.
[Vic] Tyler has everything you can ask for,
positive attitude, great mindset,
championship heart, and the will to match.
As he hits that standing shooting star.
With the shoulder down.
Oh!
[Booker] So close, so close that maybe half a second--
[Vic] Ready to go for a ride?
Oh, come on.
Schism cutting that short.
[Booker] Oh!
[Vic] A triple bop and bang!
[Booker] What?
[Vic] You heard me.
Lee, Bate, Ali are rolling.
Can they keep it up as this match continues?
[Booker] Triple bop and bang?
[crowd chanting "NXT"]
[Vic] High-octane start to NXT this week.
We are back live, six-man tag team match up.
Tyler Bate trying his best to get over to his corner,
make that tag because he has taken a lot of punishment as well
in this match up here tonight.
Oh! Short-arm clothesline dropping Tyler Bate.
Let's go back to what happened during the break.
Moments ago you called Ava the x-factor.
Pays dividends right here.
[Booker] Yes. That little slight distraction,
that's all it was.
Like a whisper.
That's all it was, Vic, and it worked.
[Vic] Fowler just toying now.
Fowler and the rest of Schism believes
they have Bate right where they want him,
but there you see Ali,
North American champion, Wes Lee,
who want to get back into this match to continue the fight.
Ooh! Nice block by Bate.
Bate has made it no--
[Booker] Oh, wait a minute, Vic.
[Vic] Bate and Mustafa Ali have told the champion, it's no secret.
They have their eyes on the North American championship.
[Booker] That's impressive.
I must say the Big Strong Boi just did it.
Wow.
[Vic] Now trying to get over to his corner.
Fowler closer. Ali stretching, Lee stretching.
Again, Mustafa Ali entering the ring. Here comes Ali.
All the positive attitude in the world
even after coming up short on SmackDown.
Positivity.
Just one of the attributes that Ali, Bate, and Lee share.
Nothing positive about that nasty landing,
and a cheap shot from Reid.
[Booker] Yes, indeed. Nothing cheap about that.
Mustafa's realizing NXT that he stepped up a bit.
This is the big time right here, Vic.
Oh, wow.
[Vic] Presence of mind by Ali.
Sidestepping everybody.
Continuing the offense.
Ali now.
Ohh!
Nasty landing, but there comes Bate.
Innovative offense from Gacy.
[Booker] Oh, wow.
[Vic] The champion, the one standing--
Crescent kick under the jaw.
[Booker] It's breaking down.
[Vic] At first you don't succeed, try again.
Ali this time connects with a neckbreaker.
We had talked about Breakker
what happened last week, issuing the challenge.
Bron Breakker is here.
Bron Breakker's live. Bron Breakker is next.
But Ali looking for the 450, able to roll through.
Reid able to counter.
Holy hell.
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] Referee checking on Ali.
[Booker] That was like a car crash.
[Vic] Did you see that whiplash effect?
Take another look at this. Look at the--
[Wade] Oh! God, man, he's out.
[Vic] Trying to move. Tag.
Make that, but somehow,
Mustafa Ali able to make a tag, and in comes Lee.
There's the North American champion, that fighting spirit on display.
Look at the quick combination offense.
[Booker] Fowler lost an opportunity right there.
This match could've been over.
Oh, wow.
[Vic] That boy got some air.
[Booker] [cuhckles] The greatest of ease.
He's extraordinary, Vic.
[Vic] He's extra special as well,
and could be looking.
Oh, he's looking for that cardiac kick.
Fowler able to roll out of the way.
Ooh.
Referee took a quick little shot.
But back to the action.
Oh, nasty landing.
[Booker] Oh, Schism back on track, Vic.
Back on track.
[Vic] Tag was… I think a tag was…
Referee trying to get some sort of order.
[Booker] This is legal. What are you talking about?
[Vic] I hear what you're saying.
Oh!
-[Booker] That's it. -[Vic] Powerbomb by Gacy.
[Vic] Cover. Count him.
[crowd goes "Ohh"]
[Vic] Another referee.
Ali just took out the Dyad.
Gacy, bop and bang again, Book.
[Booker] Bop and bang? What the hell just happened?
[Vic] Ali.
A tornado DDT on the floor.
Ava right here.
[Booker] Oh, wow.
[Vic] Lee just took out Fowler.
Big Strong Boi with a clothesline.
[Booker] Schism needs to get together.
-[Booker] Dyad now is in trouble. -[Vic] Tyler driver 97.
[Vic] And Bate's legal! Bate's legal!
[bell dings]
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Here are your winners, the team of Mustafa Ali, Tyler Bate,
and the NXT North American champion, Wes Lee!
[Vic] What a huge win, but we're a little confused at the desk.
This is what I was referencing when I said there was a tag.
It's right there.
The referee didn't see it because of Fowler
The referee did see the tag made by Schism.
He did see this huge powerbomb by Gacy,
but presence of mind
and hats off to our officiating crew
here in NXT to make the right call
which would continue the action.
Ali would get involved,
the North American champion would get involved.
That would open the door for Tyler to do what Tyler does,
and that is pick up victories.
Tyler driver 97 connects
in a big positive victory
for Mustafa Ali, Tyler Bate,
and the North American champion, Wes Lee.
[Ava] That was our victory.
Look at this horrible technique.
An infant could've escape from that.
Lash sure escaped from it.
Look what you're about to get for your trouble.
Okay, I could've tightened it up, but I still won, didn't I?
No, you hit the steps and you just laid motionless.
I threw everyone over the rope.
If you wrestle like that, Cora's going to eat you alive.
Cora's not going to do anything.
You're going to be able to lock in the kimura this time?
You know I'll be able to lock it.
What are you going to do if Cora starts to fight back?
Are you going to teach me how to make sure she doesn't fight back?
Don't ask for something you can't handle.
Did I stutter?
There's a ring open right now.
-Let's go see if you can lock it in. -I can lock it in. Can you?
You better lock it in.
Hey, you stop and you both better--
Alright, alright, alright. Keep it down.
Believe it or not, it's very hard to grade these papers if you keep yelling.
I'm sorry. We're going to go train.
What's the matter? You want your chaperon to train with you?
He has to grade papers. He can't come.
You can't hear because of your cauliflower ears.
Who are you calling cauliflower ears?
Hey, that's enough.
Go, the lot of you. Go.
Children.
Again. You go to be kidding me.
Hey, Mr. Chase, it's the MVP, Duke Hudson here.
I'm sorry for all these voicemails.
I'm looking for an update on your recovery because…
Mr. Chase…
Things around here they're getting a little out of hand.
[Vic] Class is in session at Chase U,
but there is Bron Breakker
who challenged the heavyweight champion,
Seth freakin Rollins, last week.
Has Rollins accepted?
Bron is next.
[barking]
We are back live
with the superstar who called out the top dog
on Monday night Raw.
[sirens wailing]
[heavy metal music playing]
[announcer] Please welcome Bron Breakker.
[Vic] No one could've predicted
that Breakker would've called out
the world heavyweight champion,
Seth freakin Rollins,
last Tuesday night.
[Booker] He looks different.
This man, he knows,
to get under a man's skin,
sometimes you got to go right in his face
to call out the world heavyweight champion,
Seth Rollins.
I like it.
I like the approach and I like the look,
all dressed in black.
He's a hitman, Vic,
and don't put yourself on that list, son.
I guess I made some headlines last week
because I took out the biggest superstar in Europe
and I called out the biggest superstar from Monday night Raw.
It's all for one reason, all right?
Accountability.
Everyone here is going to start being held accountable for their actions.
They don't just get to do and say whatever they want.
Ilja Dragunov didn't look like the most intense superstar
in WWE last week when I speared him through the concrete.
And Seth Rollins is a visionary,
a revolutionary superstar.
He's everything that he says he is
and then some
until he locks eyes with the meaner than evil, Bron Breakker.
Where is he?
Where's Seth Rollins?
Where's the workhorse champion?
Where is he?
I don't see him.
[Vic] Whoa, that's Dragunov.
[Bron] Let him go.
Come on, Ilja.
Come on.
Look at him, look how tough he is.
Come on.
Guess what, Ilja?
You're not on my level.
Get him out of here.
Get out of here.
You see,
that's exactly what I'm talking about.
Everyone,
I'm talking everyone,
will be held accountable
from this moment forward.
I don't care if it's Ilja Dragunov,
Seth Rollins,
it doesn't matter to me.
[man singing]
Bronny boy.
[laughs]
Man, what do you think this is?
Just because we're both former NXT champions,
and now I'm a world heavyweight champion
that actually defends his title,
you can just say my name three times
and I'll show up and give you a crack at the world heavyweight title?
My man, you got to know
that's not how things work around here.
[laughs]
But…
I got to say,
I like your approach.
Bold, went straight for the top.
God, I have been in your position before.
Just want to make a bunch of noise, you want to be the guy.
Truth be told,
it would be nice to go back to where it all started for me.
Go back home.
So I can't believe I'm going to say this,
but Bron Breakker,
challenge accepted.
[laughs]
Next week I'm going to go back to the house that Seth built,
and it's going to be Bron Breakker versus Seth freakin Rollins
for my world heavyweight championship
live
in N-X-T.
[rock music playing]
[Vic] You talk about shockwaves.
Breakker, Rollins for the world heavyweight title.
Is this happening?
Can I get an SDQQ?
[Booker] Shucky ducky quack quack.
[Vic] This is unbelievable.
Take a look around at the NXT Universe.
Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker
for the world heavyweight championship next week.
I can't believe this, Book.
[Booker] It's going to be on.
Check it out, the decibel level is off the chains, man.
[Vic] Right now we got to digest what we just heard,
so let's take a closer look at Dana Brooke.
Dana Brooke is the rebirth of the NXT women's division.
Retweet.
[commentator] Dana Brooke lock, loaded, and ready to go.
[Dana] So every woman there in NXT better watch out
because Dana Brooke, the total diva, is ready to rule.
Because playtime is over.
Hey, Becky, remember Dana Brooke, right?
My name is Dana Brooke,
and I accept.
[commentator] Dana Brooke has become 24/7 champion.
That free agent status could be the wild card tonight.
It feels good to be home.
I needed to go back to my roots.
Dana, last week you made an appearance
in the Number One Contender's Battle Royal.
How long can we expect to see you here in NXT?
As long as they'll have me.
And yes, McKenzie, I am a Raw superstar,
but I will work Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Level Up, main event.
I don't care.
I love being in that ring.
I have made lemonade out of lemons my entire career
every chance I had.
If it was teaming up with Emma,
being Charlotte's protégée, going after that 24/7 title,
I have busted my ass.
And now I'm home.
Where it all started, in NXT.
The crop of women here--
Ohh, the crop of women.
Save it.
because if it wasn't for you, I would've won the Battle Royal.
But of course, I get screwed out of what I deserve once again.
I deserve to be number one contender.
Not some glorified cheerleader.
Yes, you'll have your chance tonight,
but don't blame me on what happened last week.
Blame your sense of entitlement.
Look, nobody here even likes you, so you should just get out.
I'll show you how good I am tonight.
Yeah, run, run away.
[Vic] Jade, Hail, next.
See what I'm talking about?
It is dubs up tonight, boys.
Hey, look, I got to admit.
If it wasn't for that second ref, things might have been a bit different.
But important thing is we got the victory
and we put those Schism fools in their place.
Bingo.
Guys, listen, I'm so happy to be here in NXT, right?
I don't want to bring the mood down, but…
What you said is true.
If it wasn't for that referee,
the outcome could've been totally different.
True.
And guys, we know what's next.
A match between the two of you
for the North American Championship, right?
I second that.
I got an idea.
A match this important,
we need a clear and decisive victor, right?
So what if I was the special guest referee?
What do you think?
If you can make it happen, I'm down.
I think I prefer that. Sounds good to me.
Perfect. I'm going to work on that but,
where are we going out for tonight?
We gotta celebrate.
I know this cute little vegan place that I think we'd all enjoy.
Hey, I'm down if you're paying.
Yes! Come on.
[Vic] We'll see if we can get that one made official.
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Accompanied by Duke Hudson, representing Chase University,
Thea Hail!
[Vic] There's been a lot of big matches thrown around here tonight,
and Thea Hail has been on cloud nine
since winning the big match and becoming the number one contender
to the NXT Women's Championship.
[heavy metal music playing]
[announcer] Her opponent, Cora Jade!
[Vic] Get ready for this match up.
You take a look at Cora Jade.
Book, jealousy always seems to get the best of Jade.
[Booker] Cora Jade, one bad little sister that's looking to write her own ticket.
She's different. I get it.
But that's what's going to take this young lady straight to the top.
[Vic] Jealousy's going to take her to the top?
[Booker] Riding her own ship, making her own plans.
She call her own shots.
[Vic] I hear that.
She also called a shot earlier
when she said that Thea Hail was a glorified cheerleader,
do you agree with the comments?
[Booker] Do you know what? I would agree with that 100% up until--
Wait a minute, wait a minute.
Up until about a month ago
when she started getting expert tutelage from Drew Gulak.
Yes, that's what I'm talking about, Vic.
-[Vic] And Charlie Dempsey. -[Booker] And Charlie Dempsey.
Those are two guys who are working on coach and trainer of the year.
[Vic] We saw Jade interact with Dana Brooke.
Glad that Dana Brooke cleared the air on her status.
We were shocked, confused last week.
Is Dana Brooke the most unappreciated superstar in WWE?
[Booker] Dana Brooke is stepping on a lot of toes coming back into NXT
and one of them is right in the middle of that ring, Cora Jade.
She just made-- Put her on notice, Vic. Bitch Slap.
Sometimes I feel like doing that to you sometimes.
[Vic] Let's not get carried away. As the resident mean girl--
There is Dana Brooke!
After the slap we saw earlier from Jade.
Jade's got to worry about not only Brooke,
but the MVP Duke Hudson on the outside.
Not to mention Thea Hail in the ring.
[Booker] I don't like this distraction.
Cora Jade is trying to get back on track, and she does not need this
because Thea Hail is definitely, she's ready for this moment.
[Vic] When I talked to Thea about never losing her confidence.
She said that Mr. Chase told her on day one never fear defeat.
Defeat is the secret ingredient to success.
As Thea Hail taking down Cora Jade.
Also, thinking about Mr. Chase,
are you concerned as much as Hudson about the calls going right to voicemail?
He seemed worried about Chase U.
[Booker] Andre Chase checked out in my estimations a long time ago, Vic.
[Vic] He didn'. He's hurt. He's not 100%.
[Booker] Sometimes you may not be able to come and put the work in,
but you still show up at the job.
You understand what I'm saying?
Like you, Vic.
Last week you had a cold, but you showed up.
[Vic] Cover, and a hook of the leg, and a kick out by Thea Hail.
[Booker] Sounded like you had a cold. [Vic] Backhanded compliment.
As Cora Jade right to the stomach, and when will Jade look in the mirror
and point the finger for her shortcomings?
You can't keep telling me all this stuff and not actually realize
that she just continues to blame everyone else.
Into a cover, hooks the leg, and kick out.
[Booker] Jade may be different than every one of the girls in the locker room.
She has the most utmost potential to be one of the best in this business.
I'm not just saying that. I'm not a fan or anything.
I'm looking at her talent, Vic.
[Vic] Downplayed Thea Hail's Battle Royal win.
Blamed Dana Brooke who was at ringside, for the loss.
Certainly the NXT women's champion, Tiffany Stratton,
watching this match closely because Thea Hail is
the number one contender to the NXT women's title.
Finally creating a little bit of separation.
Back to your point, a little bit of the teachings from Gulak and Dempsey.
[Booker] You got to understand, Vic, confidence,
the undeniable to believe in yourself,
and that is what Thea Hail has gotten over these last few weeks
and that may be the one thing she needs.
[Vic] Not only that, she certainly has toughened up over the last weeks,
along with picking up an offensive repertoire.
Nice suplex and Jade screaming in pain.
[Booker] Have you ever seen one of Drew Gulak's sessions?
[Vic] Look at this. This is what Thea Hail calls boing.
-[Booker] What? -[Vic] You can talk to her about it.
Thea Hail is almost like she drinks nothing but caffeinated coffee.
Big suplex again.
Like the little engine that goes. Never stops.
[Booker] A whole lot of difference in Thea now.
Oh!
Got caught right there sleeping.
[Vic] Talk about balance.
She might just have the sense of balance knocked out.
And-- Oh!
Wait a minute.
Cora Jade.
What's she doing now?
She's going to get disqualified.
[official] What are you doing?
[Vic] Again, great job by the officials.
The official didn't see Dana Brooke.
And that's going to open the door for Thea Hail.
Hail now, with all that coaching,
going right in.
[Booker] Dana don't know what she did.
[Vic] Kimura lock cinched.
[Booker] Can't believe it. [Vic] Is she going to tap?
[Vic] Yes, she has to.
Nowhere to go.
[announcer] Here is your winner by submission,
Thea Hail.
[Vic] I agree with you.
Drew and Charlie playing dividends for Thea Hail.
[Booker] Yes, like I said, she's learned a few tricks.
[Vic] You talk about a trick, well, there was no treat here for Cora Jade.
Again, our officials have done an excellent job here tonight on NXT.
But Dana Brooke saw her opportunity,
a little payback for that slap earlier tonight,
and as we said, opened the door
for Thea Hail to use some of that education,
that kimura lock cinched in,
tightly wrapped, nowhere for Cora Jade to go
as the prized pupil builds more momentum on her way
towards Tiffany Stratton and the NXT Women's Championship.
[man] The Heritage Cup,
a celebration of the rich history and lineage of European wrestling
that dates back to the turn of the 20th century.
All Heritage Cup matches are contested under six three-minute rounds,
with a 20-second break between each round.
During this break the competitors go back to respective corners
to receive treatment or advice from their corner man.
Heritage Cup matches are two out of three falls.
Falls can be scored by pinfall, submission or count out.
When a fall occurs, the round ends immediately.
In the event of a disqualification or knockout, the match ends instantly.
If the contest has not been decided by the end of the sixth and final round,
whoever is ahead on falls would win the match.
In the event of a tie, the champion would retain
and be awarded the Heritage Cup.
[Vic] Well, get ready because for the first time on NXT TV,
the Heritage Cup will be defended.
There is the challenger, as confident as ever, with Dragon Lee.
and there is the champion, Noam Dar.
Is he kissing that? Does he have crutch?
Wait, Shawn Michaels just tweeted what?
[Vic] Back live on NXT, Booker.
We said that Shawn Michaels was tweeting, you showed it to me.
Huge news just breaking here on NXT,
courtesy of Shawn Michaels.
It's NXT Gold Rush, a two-week NXT TV special which will begin next week.
Take a look at the main event,
Bron Breakker, Seth Rollins for the world heavyweight title,
but then Carmelo Hayes in week two,
he's going to face the winner of Ilja Dragunov - Baron Corbin
which is our main event, Book, tonight.
Our main event tonight just got so much bigger.
[Booker] It's hot, Vic. It's hot in here.
Hello, hello, hello.
I stand here a victim.
Supernova 11 is on crutches
because of that snake.
Nathan Frazer knew he couldn't beat me in a straight-up match,
that's why he attacked me.
He brutally attacked me in the parking lot.
Don't deny it, Nathan,
that you think you're just going to be handed the cup.
But your shortcut isn't going to work
because my Meta-Four main man Mensah is going to step up,
defend my honor
and, Mensah, defend my cup
and make him pay for what he's done to us.
Let's go, Mensah.
[Vic] The official doing his work right now.
Again, this is a Heritage Cup championship match up.
Six three-minute rounds.
You see the rules for what is a match that really tests strategy
of the competitor.
But, come on, Noam Dar a victim?
[Booker] What a great belief Noam Dar has--
[Vic] What the hell? Book!
[Booker] --in Mensah for him to go out there and represent that Heritage Cup?
That right there shows a lot of--
Man, this guy, how doe she-- Come on, Vic.
[Vic] Social media is still buzzing from Shawn Michaels' announcement.
The clock has started, shoulders down and again almost picking up a quick fall.
This is the first time ever the cup has been defended on NXT TV.
But is Dar actually hurt?
It seems pretty convenient for someone who's been afraid to defend the cup.
[Booker] You're going to question Noam Dar and his doctor?
[Vic] Calling me a journalist?
[Booker] Exactly. [Vic] Journalist integrity.
Is he actually hurt? I don't see a doctor's slip.
I do get Mensah defending the cup in Noam Dar's honor,
I get all that, and this is an opportunity for main man Mensah to break out a bit.
[Booker] Main man Mensah, the party God,
this is nothing more than him being in a DJ booth spinning records, Vic.
He's about to create the party up in this mug tonight, dawg.
[Vic] You see Lee on the outside in the corner of Nathan Frazer.
The first 60 seconds about off the clock here in this heritage cup match up.
Noam Dar, the champion, apparently with a knee injury,
and Mensah taking his place.
Frazer, though, going to work here using his speed, using his quickness.
Again, Nathan Frazer was not prepared for Oro Mensah here tonight.
[Booker] He wasn't prepared.
A guy who knows all about this Heritage Cup and this is a window
just opened for Nathan Frazer.
Who do you think has the advantage here, Vic?
[Vic] Well, I'd have to say Mensah has the advantage in this match.
Because he's got everyone that likes to cut corners sitting there on his side,
that's what I'm talking about.
90 seconds off the clock.
Sure, Frazer would love to be a champion much like his trainer, Seth Rollins.
Again, NXT Gold Rush two-week special begins next week live here on NXT.
Frazer, and the pace starting to quicken as we're approaching the final 60 seconds
of round number one.
[Booker] Yes, indeed. Make sure you give them respect.
[Vic] Up and around, shoulders down, whoa!
[Booker] Wow.
[announcer] The winner of the first fall, Nathan Frazer.
[Vic] Oh-ho-ho.
Talk about a momentum swing.
Frazer up one fall to none.
[Vic] The clock is starting again. Look at Mensah coming right out
This is why I believe Mensah has the advantage.
Dar, whether you like him or not,
is the greatest Heritage Cup champion of all time.
[Booker] What you talking about?
[Vic] He's been in there training a lot.
Hook of the leg.
[Booker] He's down one and you say he's got the advantage?
[Vic] I was saying when you answered, yes, I believe it was Mensah
who's come out of the gate firing and now he's the one in control.
I don't necessarily like Meta-Four, but I would think that, yes,
Mensah would have the advantage at the start.
Another cover, another hook of the leg and near fall.
[Booker] Dar's put a lot on Mensah's plate to go out here and defend his cup,
and I don't know if he's going to be able to do it,
because, like I said, if I had money on this match right here
it would be all on Nathan Frazer
because he's been here, he's done this.
[Vic] Frazer goes up, goes over.
Again, there you see the clock ticking.
Time, the ultimate enemy in this match up.
As almost 60 seconds off the clock here in round number two.
It is Frazer who's up one fall to none.
Nice combination offense from Oro Mensah.
Mensah into the cover to tie it up at one fall a piece
and just able to get his right shoulder up, is Nathan Frazer.
[Booker] It was a nice combination, a heel kick turn to the jaw,
nice little thrust, beautiful.
[Vic] I can't believe Noam Dar is on crutches, very convenient I will say,
that all of a sudden he couldn't "compete" here tonight.
[Booker] I would understand perfectly if Noam Dar came in hurt
and didn't compete, I would be upset,
but being injured is something totally different, Vic.
You got to sit on the sideline.
[Vic] Right now he's watching Mensah try to defend the cup in his honor.
[Vic] Frazer. [Booker] Beautiful.
[Vic] Right in Frazer's wheelhouse.
Catching the pump kick and rolling right through, is Mensah.
As we are under 90 seconds and counting.
What is Jakara Jackson doing?
[Booker] What are you talking about?
[Vic] Distracting the official, and Lash Legend interjecting herself.
Spinning heel kick. Frazer's lights could be out.
Mensah into the cover.
Hook of the leg, and this has been tied at one.
[announcer] The winner of the second fall, Oro Mensah.
[Vic] We're headed to round three.
[Vic] Frazer almost able to pick up a deciding fall.
Now Mensah trying the backslide under 40 seconds, round three.
We're knotted at one.
Mensah a half second away from retaining the Heritage Cup for Dar.
Now Frazer almost getting the pin.
Right back in, and it's Mensah fighting the honor of Noam Dar,
who apparently has a knee injury.
As Frazer up, over,
able to connect.
Nice counter.
And look at the clock, Book, under 20 seconds.
That superkick just caught Mensah,
but so much taken out of Frazer.
Only 10 seconds.
The clock counting now down to nine, and eight.
This could be Frazer's moment.
Dar, is it slipping away?
Three. The referee into the count.
Ohh. Saved by the--
Just actually was able to kick out before the bell sounded.
[Booker] That's my point. I do love the concept of this Heritage Cup, man.
It's got that iron man feel.
It's going to test your will, it's going to test your cardio.
Who wants it most?
That's what this thing is all about. I love it.
[Vic] Still to come, Number One Contender's Match for the NXTChampionship.
Our main event. Stakes were raised earlier tonight.
[Booker] Man, Vic, you see Nathan Frazer right there.
He's hot.
Almost hot as you are in that leather.
Why you got on a leather jacket?
It's 95 degrees here in Florida.
[Vic] Don't worry about it. Worry about the action.
As now the fourth round has started.
[Booker] Oh, wow, so close.
[Vic] Rolling right through. An inside cradle.
Shoulders down, and oh-ho-ho.
Mensah almost able to hold on for Noam Dar.
What a win this would be for Mensah, for Noam Dar.
[Booker] Not just for Dar.
Like I say, that whole team, Vic.
You're talking about Meta-Four and I like that name.
[Vic] In your top five? [Booker] It's all about the symbol.
A symbol of excellence. I love it.
Here we go.
[Vic] Deciding fall, and no.
Frazer able to kick out as we approach just over two minutes left in round four
of a six-round Heritage Cup Championship matchup,
again, that Noam Dar initially was suppose to be part of.
Oro Mensah, his main man in Meta-Four
stepping up, fighting in his honor.
Looking for a powerbomb, Frazer able to counter.
Catches that pump kick. Oh!
Did you hear that kick right to the chest?
Buckling the knees of Mensah.
Cover.
Was that a three?
[Booker] Two and a half.
I've been talking about Frazer,
for the last couple of months, and I say all he needs is one big win
to catapult him straight to the moon because he has all the talent.
[Vic] First time ever the Cup has been defended on NXT television.
Nathan Frazer, again, all the way to the top.
Mensah.
Again, it's the X-Factors on the outside,
Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson, and of course, Noam Dar,
able to coach Mensah.
As we're under 90 seconds in round four.
These two teetering and finally
up high one more time.
Mensah! Big German suplex, and Mensah trying to capitalize.
[Booker] Get in that cover.
[Vic] 70 seconds.
Into the cover.
Hook of the leg, and again Frazer able to kick out.
You can feel now a sense of urgency in these two superstars.
60 seconds left.
They're digging deep down in the well to come up with a victory here
because a win like this for both of them could change their lives.
[Vic] Jackson distract. Lash Legend again.
Feroz, Yulisa Leon wiping out the field.
Oh, this time it didn't work.
Nobody home for Mensah.
40 seconds and counting.
Dragon Lee in front of us yelling at Frazer.
To the top.
Frog splash.
Final 30 seconds.
Cover, count.
[bell dings] [Vic] He's done it.
[announcer] Here is your winner
and new NXT Heritage Cup champion,
Nathan Frazer!
[Vic] Dar in disbelief
but Noam Dar wanted this matchup to happen.
Let's go back.
Earlier in the match up, it worked for Lash Legend
and helped Oro Mensah, but here's the ultimate equalizers.
Leon, Feroz wiping out Jackson, wiping out Lash,
and Frazer this time would be able to duck and dive out of the way of Mensah,
which did allow Nathan Frazer to realize the moment,
seize the opportunity, bam, perfectly connect,
and finally for Nathan Frazer
to call himself a champion here in NXT.
This is certainly going to be some hard truths for Meta-Four,
but we are looking at the new Heritage Cup champion.
[rock music playing]
[Lyra] At Battleground, I came within an inch
of claiming the NXT Women's Championship.
[man] By the tippy top of her toe, Tiffany stays in it.
[Lyra] Last week in the Battle Royal, I let immortality slip through my fingers.
I need to have a short-term memory when it comes to these failures.
Nothing worth having comes easy,
and a true champion overcomes great odds
to reach the pinnacle of their potential.
I'll keep evolving, adapting, and channeling the spirit of the morrígan
to raise me up from these defeats and to soar once more
over the battlefields of NXT.
What is she even talking about?
What does that mean?
What is this?
I don't know, but you can't deny she's pretty impressive.
Even Tiffany said it.
Yes, you would know. She dumped you out of the Battle Royal last week.
Perdóname.
Maybe you should check the tape because Lyra eliminated you too.
Oof. Whatever.
I don't like too many people, Elektra,
but I like you.
Likewise.
We should stick together.
[Vic] What a duo. Lopez and Lola could be in NXT.
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is a two-on-one handicap match.
Introducing first, Dabba-Kato.
[Vic] Dabba-Kato set for a handicap match against Axiom and Scrypts.
It's two-on-one. It's next.
…But look, you've been seeing a lot of that therapist lately.
Yeah. She's the best.
She sure gets a lot out of me.
I can only imagine, she's got to be doing something right
because you look good, it looks like you're feeling good.
Better drop this dead weight and rep a real winner.
What did you just say?
Look, I think I already do rep a real winner, Dijak.
Forget about that guy. He's a jerk.
Don't let that get you down. Keep talking about therapy.
-I'm done talking about that. -You said it was going great.
It has been.
Have you talked about your childhood?
Of course, we have.
-What about the picture? -No, not yet.
Von, why have you not talk to her about it?
She told me I should talk to someone I trust.
So this is about trust now then.
So who do you trust?
Money is not an issue.
You want your mom here, your dad here?
Your football friends? One of your girlfriends?
Who do you want?
What's the deal? Who you going to trust?
For such a smart guy, you can be so stupid sometimes.
That's cool, insults.
I'm here to help you, Von.
Who you going to trust?
You!
-Me? -Yes, you.
It's always been you.
[Vic] Wait. Was that a breakthrough?
[Booker] Wow.
[announcer] Introducing the team of Scrypts and Axiom.
[Vic] A few weeks ago this team would have been hard to comprehend.
Oh! Dabba-Kato sees these two and he starts to see red.
This bond began when Axiom unmasked Scrypts
who has since thanked him,
which then it was Axiom who had a match with Dabba-Kato.
After the matchup, Scrypts came to help Axiom,
and then Axiom helped Scrypts defeat Dabba-Kato.
What is this team all about?
[Booker] It goes back to what I say.
To concern yourself with business that don't concern you
is not a great recipe in this business.
Somebody about to get hurt.
[Vic] Axiom typically a man in motion, but just got hammered now.
Oh! Scrypts just got mangled.
[Booker] Like swatting flies, man.
[Vic] Dabba-Kato is an absolute giant.
Seeing someone like this gigantic superstar make you happy when you said
that you were done in the ring?
[Booker] Look, I'm retired.
I retired as soon as I saw Dabba-Kato.
[Vic] I don't know if you're checking this out,
but we're going to have more breaking news
in terms of NXT Gold Rush following this matchup,
this two-on-one handicap matchup.
Typically, we'd say in a two-on-one match,
the one is the underdog.
I don't necessarily know if that applies here tonight.
[Booker] I'm not saying Scrypts and Axiom can't and won't get it done,
but I'm not betting on them.
I'm betting on this monster, Dabba-Kato.
Oh, my God, man.
[Vic] Dabba-Kato and Axiom trying his best
to lock in a submission.
But with just one hand
able to change everything in this matchup.
Look at Dabba-Kato.
Look at the strength.
This man is an absolute giant.
[Booker] Look at him right now just stalking his prey, Vic.
Axiom like flying around,
well, guess what?
Here's your ticket to ride.
Whoa. What was that?
[Vic] A massive superstar in Dabba-Kato,
And a massive main event to come, Dragunov - Corbin
to determine the number one contender for the NXT Championship.
As now Scrypts coming in, trying his best to chop down Dabba-Kato.
Scrypts and Axiom could get on each other shoulders
and they still wouldn't be as tall as Dabba-Kato.
Think about that for a second. That's how large this superstar is.
[Booker] I like the fire in Scrypts, but let me tell you.
He better brace for more of these shots from Dabba-Kato.
He's on the move.
[Vic] Dabba-Kato still standing,
and now this is what they talked about.
They talk about their speed, their agility.
The man in motion one more time.
How is Dabba-Kato still on his feet?
[Booker] He's a giant, Vic. He's a giant and he's quick.
[Vic] All fun and games may be over.
Tag was made. Axiom is legal.
Dabba-Kato is rocked one more time.
[Booker] Numbers game is coming into play here for a second.
[Vic] Oh! You ever see anything like that?
[Booker] Only in Cirque du Soleil,
not here in NXT.
That was beautiful.
[Vic] And effective.
Dabba-Kato doesn't know where he's at.
He's looking around.
Axiom with a moonsault.
Finally, Dabba-Kato's off his feet.
[Booker] Wow.
We talked about the numbers game.
I didn't think it was going to come into play with this man
because, like I say, he's mad, he's mean, he's nasty, he's a monster.
As well is he wants some retribution.
[Vic] Say that again, the numbers advantage worked
for Scrypts in his one-on-one showdown.
Another moonsault connects.
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] Axiom with Dabba-Kato in his sights.
Booker, there's no way, right?
[Booker] Dabba-Kato's worn down right now, Vic.
[Vic] Golden ratio!
[Booker] Oh, my God, man.
[Vic] Into the cover.
Is it enough?
Oh, no. You got to be kidding me.
[announcer] Here are your winners, the team of Scrypts and Axiom!
[Vic] I'm calling myself out. We doubted these two from the start.
[Booker] They just beat the hell out of Dabba-Kato.
[Vic] This is how it started for Axiom.
Bam! Dabba-Kato cleaning Axiom's clock.
But then they were able to start stringing together some momentum.
Taking it to Dabba-Kato.
Doing what brought them to the dance,
high risk, high reward,
speed, athleticism, agility.
Moonsault was picture perfect.
And as we've seen time and time again,
that golden ratio, bam!
Connected right between the eyes
for a monster victory for Axiom and--
That's Humberto Carrillo and Garza!
-[Booker] Whoa. -[Vic] Booker.
[crowd booing]
[Vic] What is going on?
Oh!
[Booker] Oh, yeah.
[crowd shouting indistinctly]
[Vic] The chaos just continuing here on NXT from what we just witnessed,
but Book, we got to go back to when the chaos began.
It was actually earlier tonight
when Seth Rollins had his answer for Bron Breakker.
Bron Breakker,
challenge accepted.
[laughs]
Next week I'm going to go back
to the house that Seth built,
and it's going to be Bron Breakker
versus Seth freakin Rollins
for my World Heavyweight Championship
live in NXT.
[laughs]
[Vic] You better believe it, it's been made official.
NXT Universe was in shock,
on their feet for NXT Gold Rush night one.
It's the biggest match of Bron Breakker's career,
but be careful what you ask for
because week one of NXT Gold Rush,
it'll be headlined by Seth Rollins
defending the world heavyweight title
against Bron Breakker
next week live here on NXT Gold Rush.
This is the news we were talking about,
two more matches.
One for next week.
It's been made official,
North American Championship will be defended by Wes Lee
against Tyler Bate with Mustafa Ali as the special guest referee.
Then in two weeks, for week two of NXT Gold Rush,
the number one contender Thea Hail
will try to seize her opportunity
as she will be the first to challenge Tiffany Stratton
for the NXT Women's Championship.
[tense music playing]
[Lorenzo] Can't be good old Petey Poppins.
Butch.
No, chump change.
Those can't swim.
T's right.
It's got to be Gallus.
It's bada bing,
bada bang,
bada boom.
At Stand & Deliver,
Gallus knew the Don and I were going to leave as NXT tag champs,
so they played their ace in the hole,
but no one was going to deny us at NXT Battleground.
and then all of a sudden, the Don gets pinched because of that rat.
That rat bas--
No, pump the brakes.
Don't get angry.
Get even.
What I got to get done is I got to get the Don out
and get us a tag team title match.
Take the head of the rat and the rest will follow.
T wants me to figure this out.
He says I'm the underboss, huh?
If I want the big sea,
I got to make the big moves.
I'll show him.
[Vic] Channing Stacks Lorenzo trying to get things to add up,
but next this tag team is going to try the same formula
that brought other teams closer.
It's Blade - Enofé one-on-one on NXT.
Thea, I am so very proud of you.
Thanks, Duke.
You stood up for yourself,
you trained with Gulak and Dempsey.
Hey, away from the trophy, will you?
Come on.
You won the Battle Royal,
and then you just beat Cora, and now--
Duke, say it, say it. I want you to say it.
You're going to become the youngest NXT women's champion in history!
Yeah! I can do it. I can do it.
Yes, you can and you will beat Tiff in two weeks time.
That's why next week,
I'm going to put on a pep rally for you
with all of Chase U in attendance
just to amp you up for the big title match.
Yes, yes. A pep rally!
Hi. Yeah. My eardrums will tolerate children's voices,
so the least you could do is use your indoor voice.
Oh. By the way. I love this whole underdog story you got going on.
It's so cute.
But in this story, the underdog doesn't win.
Toodles.
I can beat her. I know I can beat her.
Hudson!
Let me get this straight.
Thea barely escapes this match,
now you want to throw her a pep rally?
Why are you celebrating when there's no guarantee you're going to win?
You need to get back in that gym and focus on your training first.
Guys, enough.
She just won her match.
It's okay. I know I can beat her.
I'll see you in the gym later.
You better lock it in.
I'm going to be locking it in real tight on you.
[Vic] Of course the women's title on the line in two weeks
on week two of NXT Gold Rush.
[soul music playing]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Edris Enofé,
and his opponent, Malik Blade!
[Vic] We know coming up in the main event with Corbin and Dragunov,
we're going to find out who the number one contender is
for the NXT champion.
We know that match will take place week two of NXT Gold Rush,
but this is unlike anything we've seen
since we started calling matches.
[Booker] Come on. How serious is this group?
They play games. They just walked out together.
They look like they could've holded hands.
I'm not down for this myself, Vic.
I'm not down with it.
Briggs and Jensen, they had a reason.
Tank and Walker are two greenhorns.
I get it.
But these guys? An established tag team?
They don't need this.
[bell dings]
[Vic] Haters are going to hate. He's sitting over here right now.
You really don't believe in this strategy, do you?
[Booker] Vic, look here.
[Vic] What?
[Booker] Like I say, these guys got a lot of talent.
They have something.
But this route, this way right here,
this could end up being the break up of these two young men.
[Vic] Wait a minute.
There's Tank and Hank. They didn't break up.
They're almost stronger than ever.
[Booker] Those guys, Tank and Hank, have been here for a cup of coffee, Vic.
A cup of coffee.
[Vic] What is it going to hurt?
Trying a different strategy.
It hasn't only worked out for Tank and Hank, it's also--
From behind, shoulders down, near fall.
It's also worked out for Briggs and Jensen right here.
[Booker] Is there a party going on here? What is going on?
[Vic] These are six strong-minded individuals who are good guys,
that really, it's Briggs and Jensen who even thought of this,
to have friends face each other to become closer.
There's no harm in trying something new.
[Booker] That was a beautiful dropkick.
[Vic] That's the nicest thing you've said in the last five minutes.
[Booker] Let me tell you something, I might be too hard on these two young men
as far as them going out and playing games.
Of course, they're young guys.
They got a lot to learn, but the thing is, I'm all about learning quickly, Vic.
I'm all about encouraging them to get it.
[Vic] Enofé trying to hold on.
This would be one way to end a friendship.
One way Enofé to be able to slip through it.
Again, these two do know each other somewhat well
for what they've done in the ring.
He didn't know his birthday. Throwing out knowing the birthday.
I knew your birthday. You didn't know mine.
Not going to hold that against you.
[Booker] I still don't know. [Vic] That doesn't surprise me.
[Booker] We're not friends. [Vic] Yes, we are. Stop it.
[Vic] Now, Enofé picking up steam.
[Booker] Man, that was a bad landing, Vic.
[Vic] Here comes Blade.
Oh! That was almost a perfect landing if you're Blade.
[Booker] That's what I'm talking about.
[Vic] Hold on. The bond could become closer.
[Booker] You saw that right there. Blade just landed a perfect 10.
Enofé just flopped on his face.
The thing is, it's going to come to a point to where one of these guys
is going to break down, it's going to be a real fight and it's going to be over.
That's the way I see it.
[Vic] Enofé, almost out of desperation.
Look at the NXT Universe right now.
Looking at Tank, looking at Hank, looking at Briggs, looking at Jensen,
and all eyes also on Enofé and Blade.
Two partners that are bringing it out tonight.
Cover, shoulders down.
Shifting his weight.
[bell dings]
[Vic] Heads up by Blade.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Malik Blade.
[Vic] You always say it just takes three seconds.
[Booker] We got an exhibition.
[Vic] No, it wasn't an exhibition.
[Malik] Appreciate you, dawg. All love, man.
[Edris] Hey, Malik,
I know when your birthday is.
April 22nd, I love you.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] That's good, to see the spirit. What are you--
[Booker] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold them up, guys.
Hold them up. I just got some breaking news
and that was a beautiful moment, allright?
but it's time to get down to business.
Next week is about Gold Rush and you three teams
will be in a highly contested triple-threat matchup next week.
Guess what, it ain't over.
The winner of that match the following week will compete
against the tag team champions, the Gallus boys,
for the Championship.
And like I always say,
now can you dig that, sucka?
Let's get busy.
[Vic] That's huge news.
Gold Rush gets bigger and-- There's Garza and Humberto Carrillo.
We saw them make their presence felt, but now, it's popping off.
These three teams starting to slug it out.
Hey Kelly, can you get word with Humberto and Garza? Kelly?
Humberto Carrillo, Angel Garza, what are you doing in NXT?
Look at this. There's a lot of excitement around NXT,
and of course, we want to be part of it.
We want it in this tag team division.
[indistintc shouting]
All the crew fighting, you and your crew screw me out of all my matches
and did you really think to count to three
as my foot clearly right there on the rope?
Okay, look, relax.
I'm sorry, okay?
I was looking at the shoulders and I couldn't see it.
-You're sorry? -Yes.
Hey, everybody, this guy said he's sorry he screwed me in that match.
You sorry ass ref.
We got this guy too.
Don't get me started.
We got three guys here screwing my match off.
This guy.
Picking fights with the referees?
No, no, no, no, no.
I'm not picking fights. I'm stating facts.
My foot was on the rope, that match should've continued
and if it did I would've won, but yet again,
you've gotten away with another cheap victory.
A cheap victory?
Yes, my foot was on the rope.
Even you could see it.
All right.
How about you see this, Damon?
You tell me the match that you want
and we can run this back one more time.
Any match I want?
Any kind of match you want and I'm down.
I'll think about it.
But you should've took those cheap victories.
No, that ain't me, homie.
[exciting music playing]
[Vic] Eddie Thorpe wants no more excuses for Damon Kemp.
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making her way to the ring, Roxanne Perez!
[Vic] There has been a different energy surrounding the Prodigy
in recent weeks here in NXT
and we can all understand why
as Roxanne Perez is in action going one-on-one with Tatum Paxley.
It's happening next live on NXT.
[tense music playing]
Enemies of Blair, beware.
Now you know how true those words really are
because, you see, in this parking lot and in that building,
I single handedly derailed the future.
Right here,
Nikkita Lyons,
a threat to the women's Championship,
but a threat to me no more.
Over here,
Wendy Choo.
A locker room leader.
Now, she can only guide from home.
How could I forget about Sol Ruca?
One of the fastest rising superstars in all of NXT,
but she was easy to take out with a wrencher in the ring.
Because of what I've done, my road to the top is a lot easier.
I've got the women so worried,
they're willing to do anything to get on to my good side.
[Vic] Paxley just sacrificed herself for Blair Davenport?
[Booker] Come on.
Roxxane Perez,
you were saved this time,
but don't worry.
My capacity for savagery, it's boundless.
Enemies of Blair,
beware.
[announcer] Her opponent, Tatum Paxley!
[Vic] As you saw, there is Tatum Paxley
who is someone who sacrificed herself for Blair Davenport.
Willingly eliminated herself
from that number one contender's match
to help Davenport
who then dropped Perez several weeks ago.
Perez has been targeted, right?
She's a threat to Blair Davenport.
It's the only way I see it.
[Booker] Of course.
Roxxane Perez has been the one here in NXT
and she's proved that she is truly the best, Vic.
She's the Prodigy.
[Vic] Of course, Perez certainly has matured
into a locker room leader of sorts here in NXT.
You shouldn't be surprised by that.
As Perez now into another cover and a kick out.
[Booker] I wouldn't say locker room leader, Vic.
She's fallen into that umbrella of 99% you might keep your mouth shut
but when you're 100%, you speak up 100% of the time.
That's what Perez is all about.
[Vic] If you talk to Perez,
I'm sure she wants to get her hands on Blair Davenport
and doesn't care who is in her way
after being attacked several weeks ago by a masked individual
who ended up becoming and unveiling herself as Blair Davenport.
Right to the throat goes Paxley.
Paxley now looking for double underhook.
Perez trying her best, and look at this unique offense
and it seems that--
[Booker] Whoa, wow.
[Vic] Quick cover by Paxley and a kick out.
Whatever the connection is between Paxley and Davenport,
it brought out a new rage in Tatum Paxley.
[Booker] Talk about Tatum Paxley
hanging out with the right people.
I think that's what it is, Vic.
Hanging out with the right people, you learn the right things.
One thing, it starts with attitude.
[Vic] We've seen her with others in the past,
but this is definitely a different side
of Paxley hanging out with the diabolical Blair Davenport.
Both these women, present, former NXT women's champion.
Shoulders down and a kick out.
And in two weeks
it will be Hail - Stratton face-to-face for the NXT women's title.
NXT Gold Rush week number two.
And now showcasing strength.
Paxley.
This would be an upset and a monumental win,
but Perez able to kick out.
[Booker] One thing about Perez, she's had a meteoric rise, Vic,
and she's learning now how hard it is to get there.
It's so much harder to stay at that top level and she's in for it.
[Vic] One more time Paxley.
Maybe looking for that Boston crab.
And now Perez able to counter.
Ohh. Near fall.
Now, Perez trying to get back to her feet.
Paxley with the offense.
I want to talk about the women's locker room
because of what Davenport said.
Do you think the locker room
should be worried about Blair Davenport?
[Booker] Worried is a strong word.
I almost say concerned, anxious, is more appropriate
because the ladies here in NXT, they're capable.
[Vic] They certainly are.
Perez, the Prodigy
has showed just how capable she can be.
Is a former NXT women's tag team champion.
And NXT women's champion
wiping out Davenport.
[Booker] Talk about the maturity of this lady.
Walked into my gym at 16 years old, Vic,
and right now she's a grown woman now.
It's all about preparation. The only luck you're going to have.
And trust me, she's fully prepared for this moment tonight.
[Vic] Russian leg sweep.
Paxley able to counter for a moment,
and gripping at the hair.
Cutting corners is Paxley
and quickly back to her feet.
Paxley trying now to take advantage of the match
and of this current situation.
Wait a minute.
Able to hold on, but finally able to roll through.
Shoulders down, and Roxanne Perez picks up the win.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Roxanne Perez!
[Vic] How good it must feel
for Perez to get back on her winning ways
and take one step in a positive direction,
because at the end of the day,
Perez wants to send a positive message to the little girls that look up to her
and continue to stand up for others here at NXT.
Blair Davenport!
[sigh]
You've hidden in the shadows for months
and put a huge dent in our women's locker room,
striking fear into our roster.
Look into my eyes, Blair.
I'm not afraid of you.
You didn't get me the way you wanted to,
so you can keep hunting for me, but now I'm looking for you.
And I will hurt you
just like you hurt the rest of our women.
That's not a threat, Blair,
that's a damn promise.
[Booker] Wow. That's somebody that has grown up before my very eyes,
and I must say I'm proud of her for sticking up for herself, Vic.
It's about a fight now.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Sticking up for herself and the rest of the women's division.
Here it comes.
Kiana's going to pull my tights and nobody is going to notice this?
-Battle Royal? -Yes.
Kiana can be a real pain in the ass, huh?
Of all the people that could've eliminated me,
I wish I could've just eliminated my damn self.
And she won't let you forget it.
I cannot stand her stuck up, entitled, elitist…
"I'm better than you" superiority complex that makes you wanna--
-Rip her face off! -Exactly, because she just--
Don't get me started.
But if she's talking about you, she sees you as a threat.
At least she's got good instincts.
Kiana, like a lot of people, she just fears what she doesn't understand
which is exactly why she's targeting me.
Just watch your back, Gigi. She's a snake.
I will.
I'm going to make sure she knows exactly why you don't mess with a reject.
[Vic] Who will be the number contender to the NXT title?
This man who wants the title for the honor of being champion
or Baron Corbin who wants the title to simply prove a point?
Who's headed to Gold Rush?
We find out next live.
[piano music playing]
[Bronco] This the spot right here, man.
The corner where it all started.
The corner where that friendship con mi carnal Lucien.
Where we started playing bones.
You see, nobody gave us a second look,
but that didn't faze us.
[Lucien] Bronco is the brother I never had,
and the streets is what we call home.
[Bronco] The pavement taught us not to trust nobody,
but Lucien got me and that's all I need.
[Lucien] We didn't start off so hot,
but we knew we get it.
[Bronco] The world tried to separate us, the streets tried to claim us.
[Lucien] Opportunities tried to divide us, but one thing's for sure,
[both] NXT ain't ready for us.
[Vic] Booker, the tag team division getting that much bigger and better
here on NXT, but what a night it has been.
Let's go back to when all the real chaos began,
and it was when Seth freakin Rollins gave Bron Breakker his answer.
Bron Breakker,
challenge accepted.
[laughs]
Next week I'm going to go back to the house that Seth built,
and it's going to be Bron Breakker versus Seth freakin Rollins
for my World Heavyweight Championship
live in NXT.
[laughs]
[Vic] The announcement has sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe
because it is official,
the first NXT champion will face
perhaps the most dominant NXT champion.
As Seth freakin Rollins will defend the World Heavyweight Championship
against Bron Breakker.
Could history be made at Gold Rush?
Week one next week live.
But that's not the only match,
as more matches have now been made official for next week.
After the interaction earlier tonight between these two,
it has led to a one-on-one encounter next week.
Dana Brooke will face the resident mean girl, Cora Jade.
Booker, you actually broke this news,
these three teams will face next week
where we will found out who will become the number one contender
for the NXT tag team titles.
Also at NXT Gold Rush week one,
Wes Lee will put the North American Championship on the line
against Tyler Bate with Mustafa Ali there to call the action down the middle.
It's our two-week special,
NXT Gold Rush week one begins next Tuesday live.
But now it's about time to find out who will be the number one contender
to Carmelo Hayes in the NXT Championship.
[crowd booing]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following contest is a number one contender's match
for the NXT Championship.
Introducing first, Baron Corbin!
[Vic] We talked about earlier with Oro Mensah and Nathan Frazer
not being ready or prepared.
These two tonight arrive not knowing the stakes
that they will be competing for,
so how is the mindset changed?
If it has, Book.
[Booker] I don't know.
Baron Corbin definitely came in with a chip on his shoulder here in NXT.
I wouldn't necessarily call him a bully or anything like that,
but he is using those bully tactics.
Let's see if it's going to work out for him with Dragunov,
a guy who's not willing to be pushed around at all.
[theatrical music playing]
[announcer] His opponent, Ilja Dragunov!
[Vic] You can see Dragunov not at 100%
after being dropped by Bron Breakker last week.
[Vic] The winner of this match up,
the number one contender, will meet Carmelo Hayes in two weeks,
week two of NXT's Gold Rush.
[Booker] Yes. This is going to be big, but I look at this young man, Dragunov.
He's a fighter, Vic, but he has that bullseye.
That target around the waist.
So you know he's not 100%.
Baron Corbin's going to hone in on that.
This could be bad news, man.
I don't like this for Dragunov.
[bell dings]
[Vic] After what we saw at Battleground against Dijak
at that Last Man Standing match.
Are you starting to believe that Dragunov is indestructible?
-[Booker] Indestructible? -[Vic] Could he be?
[Booker] Nobody is indestructible, but unbreakable.
That's this man. He's definitely unbreakable, Vic.
He's going to stand in there, he's going to keep taking it.
[Vic] Baron Corbin could care less if Dragunov is hurting to your point.
Baron Corbin issued a warning to Dragunov
that his whole body would be left in bruises after this encounter,
but look at Dragunov continuing to persevere,
continuing to push forward.
It was Dragunov who said he would ravage Corbin's body in pain
just to get to Carmelo Hayes,
to get to the NXT Championship.
If he wins tonight, Dragunov will be the number one contender
for that title.
[Booker] Yes, Vic.
We know how dangerous this man is, Baron Corbin.
Former three-time Golden Gloves champion,
played in the NFL,
he's a grappler.
He's got all the tools to go out here
and match up with Dragunov.
Here we go.
Here comes the fight.
[Booker] Whoa!
[Vic] Hitting with purpose and malicious intent.
I was going to ask if Dragunov would be able to stay focused in this match up,
but he certainly…
…is bringing out the intensity one more time.
[Booker] Physicality, no problem for this young man,
suffering and in discomfort.
That right there is no problem for this young man, Dragunov.
We're going to see if this man, Baron Corbin, can take it.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] That clothesline certainly… Corbin now looking around his chest,
starting to blister, becoming bright red.
And again focusing on the ribs.
Bang!
Big clothesline by Corbin.
Corbin just like last week against Trick Williams
he saw advantage,
took full advantage of what was going on in the match up.
Last week was the knee, this week it's the ribs.
[Booker] Corbin's solid, man. He knows every inch of that 20 by 20.
Dragunov is going to have to work uphill in this match up, I'm thinking.
Because Baron Corbin, he's not just here for a reason, Vic.
He is here to take over NXT like the old days.
[Vic] He said last week he would jump the line
because of his credentials.
Right now he's going for the ride
with Dragunov, who again, somehow,
is able to overpower a much larger superstar and athlete in Baron Corbin,
who takes the cheap way out.
[Booker] I wonder if someone like Corbin can get that killer instinct back, Vic,
that's what I'm wondering.
[Vic] I wonder what the champion's thinking.
Constantine special!
[Booker] Good God, man.
[Vic] What is on the mind of Hayes
as he's looking at who could be the number one contender?
[Vic] Back live on NXT.
Who will be the number one contender
to Carmelo Hayes in the NXT Championship?
Will it be Baron Corbin? Will it be Ilja Dragunov?
On a night when Los Lotharios make their presence known.
NXT Gold Rush two weeks special was announced.
Carmelo Hayes will find out who his opponent will be in two weeks
at week two of NXT Gold Rush.
Will it be Corbin? Will it be Dragunov?
Oh, right back to the midsection.
[Booker] Oh, wow.
[Vic] That was nasty.
Did you hear the thud? Did you hear the thud of Dragunov's body?
[Booker] No, that was the ribs, Vic, on that hard part of the ring, the apron.
[Vic] Take a look. Feel the impact.
Just listen.
[Booker] Oh, God, man.
[Vic] Again, those ribs heavily damaged, heavily taped.
That's what Bron Breakker did to Dragunov last week here on NXT.
Dragunov trying to get his hands on Breakker,
but it's Corbin who's got his hands all over Dragunov right now.
[Booker] Yeah. No, I get it.
Baron pounding right now.
[Vic] Vicious.
[Booker] Right now at the expense of this young man's body.
Oh, my God.
[Vic] Dragunov again.
Hard to breathe. Corbin not letting up.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Book.
[wrestlers screaming]
[Vic] You said it earlier.
Corbin has found a bull's eye on the body of Dragunov.
[Booker] That killer mentality right there, Vic.
[Vic] Face first.
And that's steel.
You say it all the time. The hardest part of the ring.
Face first, Dragunov just went.
[Booker] It's no accident that Corbin is working that side of the ring there.
He knows exactly what he's doing.
He's working those ribs.
[Vic] Is this what you meant earlier?
A point you made about Corbin.
Does he need to go back to that lone-wolf mentality?
But first, right into the apron. Bam!
Face first goes Dragunov.
I had the same reaction as that guy.
[Booker] 100%, Vic.
Baron Corbin needs to get back to what got him to the dance
and that's going out there and stepping on some toes,
not just stepping on those toes,
step on them and keep on walking, Jack.
[Vic] Corbin's got to be extra angry tonight
after what transpired, not qualifying
for the men's Money in the Bank ladder match last Friday on NXT.
For Corbin, he can certainly put his eyes on another championship,
the NXT title, if you can beat Dragunov.
There's Dragunov again fighting back.
The relentless spirit.
Corbin catches.
Corbin lifts and plants down across the knee.
Into the cover off that backbreaker.
And no. Dragunov kicks out.
[Booker] All those young men in the back now looking at this.
They can learn from Baron Corbin.
Go out and take care of business.
Don't think about friends or anything like that.
It's about checks, it's about championships.
[Vic] Baron Corbin certainly has slowed the pace of this match down.
[Booker] I'm thinking about what Carmelo Hayes is thinking
he's thinking he's going to be in for a fight,
no matter which one of these two makes it to the number one contender,
it's going to be trouble.
[Vic] Baron Corbin is getting some pleasure on punishing Dragunov.
I don't know if you heard the official ask Dragunov if he wanted to continue.
Dragunov said, "I'm good."
[Booker] You got your man in a predicament
when you just hoover on, you stalk him just a little, a little.
You feel really good about yourself.
[Vic] Put on the brakes.
Oh.
We thought these two were going to come to blows last week.
Came here tonight, going one-on-one.
Earlier we learnt it wouldn't be just be a one-on-one match.
But a number one contender's match up.
And they have brought the heavy artillery here tonight.
[Booker] Baron Corbin just one step ahead of Dragunov since the outset scene.
Oh, yes.
That's it.
[Vic] Again to the ribs.
Into the cover to become number one contender.
Dragunov kicking out.
Frustration building in Corbin.
Take a look.
More damage done to the ribs, to the back,
but still Dragunov continuing to push forward.
[Booker] Dragunov is different, Vic.
You're going to have got to separate this young man from his senses
if you plan on him stopping.
He's not going to quit, Vic.
[Vic] Certainly not.
Corbin also had a couple of words for the NXT locker room,
calling the locker room soft.
Dragunov, well, didn't really like those comments.
Stepped up to Baron Corbin.
Right now even you have to admit there is nothing soft about Ilja Dragunov.
[Booker] There's nothing soft about Dragunov.
You can tell inch by inch,
right now Baron Corbin is breaking this young man down.
[Vic] The official, keeping a close eye on Dragunov,
who's trying to slug it out with Corbin.
I don't know if this might be the wisest strategy at this point in the match up.
[Booker] Three-time Golden Gloves boxer,
you don't want to stand toe to toe with this man, Baron Corbin.
[Vic] One uppercut to those injured ribs.
I thought for a moment it would stop Dragunov.
Deep six connects!
There is your number one contender.
[Booker] It's over. It's over.
[Vic] Wait, Dragunov.
Wow, unreal.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Unreal is Ilja Dragunov.
[Booker] I was packing up here.
Dragunov still got something left in the tank.
[Vic] You keep sitting down right now, this match up continuing.
Looking for end of days, countered.
Now Dragunov on the offense.
[Booker] Now Dragunov is digging deep.
He's working on fumes right now, though, Vic.
He don't have much in the tank, but he's letting it hang out.
[Vic] He's got to at this point,
because the winner of this match will be the number one contender for the title.
This is the match, the moment, the opportunity
Dragunov has been looking for
to become champion for the prestige of being just that.
[Booker] This kid Dragunov had everything it took to get to that level.
He just had to get get rid of McDonagh.
Since McDonagh has left, this guy is on the rise.
[Vic] He's trying to go to the top again.
Now we talk about relentless, one after another,
Dragunov continuing to apply the offensive pressure.
Oh!
The ribs! He did damage to himself,
did Dragunov.
So much taken out of Ilja.
Trying to get in.
Over to Corbin.
[Booker] Too much time wasted, Vic.
[Vic] Dragunov realized he couldn't go for cover because of that.
[Booker] Yes, indeed. Right now, he's still thinking.
[Vic] Looking for that slam again. Counter. DDT.
How, Book?
How is Dragunov moving forward?
[crowd chanting "This is awesome"]
[Booker] No way.
No way he's going to be able to-- Oh, my God.
Oh. Wow.
[Vic] This is indeed and this is for the number one contendership
to the NXT Championship.
[Booker] Knockout blow.
[Vic] Look at Corbin, the veteran wisely rolling near the ropes.
Trying to create some separation.
But Dragunov…
…looking for one final blow to capitalize.
Whoa!
He took out Breakker.
Breakker stuck his nose--
Wait a minute!
End of days.
No, no, no. Not like this.
[crowd counting "One, two, three"]
[Vic] Corbin, the number one contender.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Baron Corbin!
[crowd booing]
[Vic] Baron Corbin could've just struck gold.
[Booker] No, he did strike gold, Vic.
[Vic] Could have, because he still has to defeat Carmelo Hayes
for the NXT title.
Take a look. There's Bron Breakker.
What is it going to take to separate these two?
Breakker has got a date with Rollins.
Dragunov, though, trying to get himself some of Bron.
There's Carmelo Hayes!
Getting him some of Corbin.
[Booker] That's what I'm talking about. Oh, yes.
[Vic] We asked what the champ was thinking,
he was thinking about dropping the number one contender.
[Booker] He's really good too. Look.
[Vic] Nothing but net.
When he shoots he don't miss.
Hayes ready to spin it up with Corbin.
Get ready for Gold Rush.
Subtitles: Viena S. Díaz with Corbin.