[WWE's music plays]
Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[Vic] Tonight we have NXT championship implications that hang in the balance.
Who is heading to Heatwave next week?
Welcome to NXT.
[crowd chants "NXT"]
[Tony D'Angelo's music plays]
[Vic] Business has been booming, Booker, for the family.
[Booker] Come on, man.
When you got the gold, you got that clout.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] We talk about the championship implications
that hang in the balance for tonight.
We're kicking off with the NXT tag team titles.
We will hear from the North American champion,
the women's world champion, "dirty" Dom, and rhea Ripley of judgment day
also tonight here on NXT.
[Vic] The Don, the under-boss, all smiles.
They're confident now, but will they be oozing that confidence
in a moment?
[The Dyad's music plays]
[Vic] Book, it doesn't look like The Dyad are coming alone here tonight.
The question I have, what are they more worried about,
that being Schism, two men that are no longer in NXT or winning tag team gold?
They've been on a crusade for the Creed brothers.
[Booker] You might want to call it Creed derange syndrome,
because they're definitely back in of the…
[Vic] When did you get a PhD? Are you diagnosing people?
What the hell was that?
[bell rings]
[presenter] The following contest scheduled for one fall is for
the NXT tag team championship.
Introducing first the challengers,
representing Schism, Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid.
The Dyad.
[crowd boos]
Their opponents, they are the NXT tag team champions,
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and "the Don of NXT"
Tony D'Angelo.
[Vic] All joking aside, though, Booker, the big question,
Does Joe Gacy, does he have The Dyad game ready for tonight?
In all seriousness, are they looking elsewhere?
[Booker] Serious, it's no secret that the Schism haven't been
on the same page when we've been looking at The Dyad pretty much going
out there and taking care of business.
We'll see if they can come together here tonight.
[Vic] Reid trying to come out of the gate quickly.
The Don was waiting. The Don was ready.
When you take a look even further into this match up,
the family did the right thing in coming out to help Ivy Nile.
[Booker] Look, Vic. It wasn't by osmosis or anything like that.
Ivy Nile, she obviously did something to get their attention.
[Vic] Oh, wait a minute.
[Vic] You see, Tony D'Angelo is going to be a problem for the family.
We even look into the NXT universe, they're wearing masks.
[Booker] One thing about Tony D, he knows about the numbers game.
You saw how he backed off there, Vic.
[Vic] Yes, I certainly did.
It was a wise decision from the Don.
Still, to come tonight are Wes Lee and Dijak.
The winner will face Carmelo Hayes.
The winner will become the number one contender
in the NXT title next week at Heatwave.
Also, Trick Williams going to go one on one with Drew Gulak.
That's a match up you're very excited for.
[Booker] I can't wait to see Trick go out there and do his thing Vic.
I've been waiting this for a long time but now we got action.
We got this boy, Stacks, throwing right hands
in the middle of the squared circle.
[Vic] Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, the Don in unfamiliar territory.
Now, Booker, they have the target on their back by every team in NXT.
[Booker] Look, Vic. Come on.
You're talking about the family, about Stacks. You're talking about Tony D.
They grew up on the streets, man.
Unfamiliar territory, landmines, potholes.
Have you ever dealt with that?
What am I thinking?
[Vic] That's a cheap shot.
We're early in the show already, but we're five minutes in.
You held tag team gold over a dozen times in your hall of fame career.
How did your mindset change from challenger to champion?
As now Fowler and Reid trying to divide and conquer.
[Booker] That's one thing, Vic.
Putting yourself in that position is one thing,
but staying in that position is another, so you just got to grind.
It's a grind, Vic.
[Vic] Right now, it is Reid trying to grind down.
Tony D'Angelo, D'Angelo turning things around.
Nice counter, and advantage back in favor of the champions.
When you take a look at the tag team field,
Gallus I'm sure wants their rematch.
You think about Nima and price debut recently, Hank and Tank,
Brooks and Jensen, Enofeé and Blade.
There's a lot of viable teams here in NXT.
[Booker] Tag team division is hot right now, Vic.
And I'm sure the Gallus boys want a rematch.
I'm sure they want some more champagne wishes, oh, yes, caviar dreams.
[Vic] Nice take-down by Stacks, and the family…
[Booker] What a take-down.
[Vic] Thus far haven't been bothered by those around
the ring because when we look around, it's not just Joe Gacy.
Ava, as a tag was made.
It's the rest of The Schism followers.
[Vic] Oh, this is the second… [Booker] Oh beautiful.
[Vic] Hey, talk about a two-for-one.
The Don little bit of help in taking things over.
Things starting to break down, Booker.
[Booker] No, it's not breaking down, Victor.
It's about to heat up.
Here we go.
[crowd counts]
[Vic] Oh, serving up some spicy meatballs are the family,
and they are rocking right now.
[crowd cheers]
[Vic] Uh-oh.
[Booker] Yes.
[Vic] Stacks wiping out the field.
What a way to kick off NXT.
Gold on the line. Stacks now starting to climb.
[Booker] I'll tell you.
One thing about having those tag team championships around
your waist, it just gives you that extra bit of energy you need.
You don't ever want to lose that feeling.
[Vic] This is exactly what Schism has done time and time again,
trying to reach out for the tag.
Ava getting up, providing a distraction, a cheap shot,
opening the door, and then stepping through Reid and Fowler.
Can you imagine if The Dyad become champions here tonight?
Look who is legal.
Oh, again, seek and destroy.
[laughs]
[Booker] You got to love it.
[Vic] One more time. Oh, geez.
Stacks is laid out.
Don't miss a second of the action. The tag team titles on the line.
Can Schism gain the gold tonight?
[crowd chants "NXT"]
[Vic] Back live on NXT.
The NXT tag team titles on the line.
The Dyad has been in control, both throughout the commercial break
and Schism has talked about the lack of opportunities.
Dyad has a golden one here tonight.
[Booker] Yes, indeed.
You need to cash in on this business.
You got to make your own breaks, man.
It does get political, but I'm going to tell you,
The Dyad has been doing a great job as of late.
Oh, yes, beautiful clothesline by Jagger Reid.
[Vic] Into the cover.
Titles are on the line, and Stacks able to kick out,
and Fowler just screaming into the ear of Channing Lorenzo.
Right now you take a look at Schism.
Joe Gacy has to be happy with what he is seeing from The Dyad tonight.
Can you imagine the power that the Schism would have
if they could win the tag team titles here tonight?
[Booker] Of course.
I would understand it being a 14-time tag team champ.
This is about the gold, man.
It's about the checks.
It's about the championship.
It's about getting over, baby.
[Vic] Stacks trying to fight back, create a little bit of separation.
There is Reid again, trying desperately to keep Stacks away from the Don.
[Booker] That's right. They're trying to hold on to those titles.
[Vic] Oh, another cheap shot from Reid.
Wait a minute, Stacks.
D'Angelo distracting the official.
Stacks has the opportunity.
[Booker] The frustration is out here.
[Vic] Fowler from behind.
Official did not see what was going on as Joe Gacy can breathe
a sigh of relief in that moment.
[Booker] Let me tell you something.
I do not like the looks of what I just saw there with Tony D, frustration setting in.
The goal is on the line, man.
[Vic] Stacks realized that. He's trying to fight back.
He's trying to get over to the Don, who's reaching out.
Can Stacks finally make the tag?
One more reach.
Stacks, he wasn't able to, but Fowler finds his way in.
[Booker] Monster, monster.
South paw clothesline.
Beautiful work.
[Vic] You're looking at a veteran duo that has the uncanny ability
to read the other's mind, to know where the other is going to be
and that may be what separates The Dyad here tonight.
[Booker] Now, that's Joe Gacy's work, man.
That mind control, you got to love it, man.
[Vic] How much does Stacks have left?
Because he is being grinded down here tonight.
Now Fowler staring into the eyes of the Don,
and whoa might have taken a little bit too much time.
Stacks now again gets cut off, trying desperately.
Halfway there. Enzuigiri rocks Fowler.
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] This is that door, Booker.
You've been in this moment. You know he's got to make a tag.
[Vic] Reid. [Booker] You better creep inside, son.
[Vic] Stacks now with everything he's got left, fighting.
Crawling makes the tag.
In comes the Don.
[Booker] Oh, whoa.
[Vic] D'Angelo tossing Reid.
Oh, dropping Fowler.
The tag champs turning things around right now.
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] What was good for Fowler, good for Reid.
[Booker] Let me tell you something.
Tony D is out of the clique, man.
He's on the move.
[Vic] Look, for the Don, for the under-boss, for the family.
They waited so long to get their hands on some gold.
They're not just going to roll over in this match.
They're going to fight with everything they have left.
[Booker] Beautiful spine buster right now.
Tony D is just cleaning house.
This is the way you do it in hell's kitchen, man.
[Vic] Into the cover to retain. [Booker] So close.
I picked my head up from the monitor right here in front of us.
Joe Gacy pleading with Fowler to get back into this match up.
That was a half-second away from Reid being put down.
Well, D'Angelo distracted for a moment.
Again, tag was made.
D'Angelo doesn't realize it, Fowler is legal.
Might not like the looks of this.
Incoming.
The Don just got wiped out.
This could be that moment, Booker.
I don't see… Fowler sees something.
It's Ivy Nile.
Oh, I don't like the looks of this.
All of Schism, all the followers.
[Vic] Wait a minute. [Booker] What the hell is this, Vic?
[Vic] Well, maybe they're not all followers.
D'Angelo, cover.
The family retains. [bell rings]
[Tony D'Angelo's music plays]
[presenter] Here are your winners and still the NXT tag team
champions, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo
and Tony D'Angelo.
[Vic] Joe Gacy is befuddled.
[Booker] Vic.
[Vic] Booker.
[Booker] You did see that, right?
[Vic] I did. I saw this.
Ivy Nile came out.
Everything that happened last week.
All the followers, Joe Gacy, Ava,
but these two followers took out The Dyad.
Back in the ring, Tony D'Angelo witnessed what was going on
and took full advantage.
We said business was booming as business continues to pick up
for the family.
It appears that Schism's roots are cracking as the family celebrates tonight.
[Eddie] Hoka hey.
To move forward without fear.
One thing to say it, it's another to act on it.
NXT is on fire right now.
I can't be left behind.
How do I move forward fearlessly and keep a strong heart?
I listen to my booha, my life force, the magic tied to my heart
which I show through my fighting spirit in the ring.
The fighting spirit alone isn't enough to overcome physical pain,
so there is additional treatment I seek.
To unleash my fighting spirit, I do what my people have always done
I dance.
Dance is medicine.
Dance is healing myself, protecting the spirit of my people.
Each vibration emits a healing reverberation that I feel in my soul.
When I move in that ring, I feel the energy of the NXT universe.
When they show it back, they feel mine.
That connection stems directly from my connection with my booha.
Now, with my fighting spirit repaired, Dijak becomes the target of my focus.
Dijak and I will meet again.
Whenever that time comes, I will move forward without fear.
That's Eddy Thorpe, huh?
[Carmelo] Yes, he's nice. What was your mom's name?
Bessie.
[Carmelo] Oh, yes. Okay. We got posters.
We got the big one over there.
[Wes] There he is. You're doing champ things, it looks like.
You must have been so busy this weekend.
You couldn't answer my phone calls, my text messages,
but you still got time to sign all of this bull…
[Carmelo] It's part of the job, man. Hey, why are you coming at me for?
Don't you got to worry about Dijak tonight?
[Wes] Don't tell me what to worry about. I got it.
You should probably finish signing
all these up quickly, because once I finish beating Dijak,
the only thing you're going to be signing is a contract
to face me at Heatwave.
[Carmelo] All right. You know what?
How about you go do that, then you can come back and talk to the champ.
[Wes] Say less.
[Carmelo] Your mom's name was?
Bessie.
[Vic] The number one contender for the NXT championship
to be decided later tonight.
[Blair Davenport's music plays]
[bell rings]
[presenter] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Blair Davenport.
[Vic] Can't imagine what right now is going through the mind
of Joe Gacy after what we just witnessed.
We do know what's on the mind of this superstar.
She's always looking to destroy her opponent.
She's a different breed of superstar.
It's Blair Davenport one-on-one with Dana Brooke, next on NXT.
[Chase] I've lost count how many times I've said sorry.
Duke, I think what Thea needs is to just get back out there,
so I got her a match with Jacy Jane tonight.
[Duke] Oh, that is a good idea.
Get Thea back on the winning track. I'm sure she'll love it.
[Chase] She's been upset with me since tailgate,
which I understand, but this is going to give her
a chance to get that anger out.
This is going to help, I'm sure.
[Thea] Help with what?
[Duke] Mr. Chase was talking about you.
[Chase] I know you've been pissed off since The Bash.
Tonight, I got you a match with Jacy Jayne,
give you a chance to just work through some of these emotions.
[Thea] Right, because you always know what's best.
You know what's best for me. Why would you do that?
Is that even necessary?
[Duke] That is a good question.
Why would you do that?
I've been asking myself the same thing.
[Chase] Because I need her to work through some of the anger
and the aggression, get you back on the winning track.
Thea, I just want you to be happy.
[Thea] Whatever, just try not to throw in the towel this time.
[Chase] Duke, what the… was that?
[Duke] Don't get angry at me.
You're the one that threw in the towel. I'll talk to her. Thea, wait up.
[Vic] Tensions are running high on the campus at Chase U.
[Dana Brooke's music plays]
[presenter] Making her way to the ring, accompanied by Kelani Jordan, Dana Brooke.
[Vic] While we're not seeing the same side of Thea Hail
that we're used to, the same could be said for Dana Brooke.
Do you like this side of Brooke, Booker?
Is this what you've been asking for?
[Booker] Attitude is something that you need when you walk in the front door.
I love it, man.
[Vic] She's been much more assertive, much more aggressive
in her in-ring style as of late.
Saved Jordan last week, by the way, from Davenport
which has led to this match up.
Who knows what would have happened to Jordan at the hands of Blair Davenport?
[Booker] A roasting. [bell rings]
Maybe it's getting away from those gymnastic training
practices and getting down to the meat, potatoes.
[Vic] Oh, again, this is a different side of Dana Brooke.
Can being in a certain sort of match change a superstar?
Ever since that kendo stick match with Cora Jade,
Dana Brooke hasn't been the same.
[Booker] You're always looking for that trick,
that spark that's going to ignite that flame.
Dana Brooke, right now, she's on fire.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Told Jordan last week, I will show you what killer instinct
would look like, and now it is Dana Brooke
taking it to Blair Davenport.
[Booker] Vic, I've said it.
[Vic] There you see her asking. Do you see, Kelani?
No, what Dana said, Vic, was you got to pull the trigger.
You got to go out here and take care of business.
That's what Dana Brooke is saying, but right now here comes that woman.
[Vic] Double stomp to the spine, and Davenport quickly
able to cover to put away Brooke, and Dana able to kick out.
Every match up so important in the women's division.
Right now, sliding in goes Davenport.
Into another cover.
Another hook of the leg, and a near fall.
Take another look.
Feel this impact from Davenport.
Bam, right to the lower back of Dana Brooke.
As I was saying, every match up so important to see who can step up
to Tiffany Stratton and the NXT women's championship, and another near fall.
Indeed, I'm going to tell you now, Blair Davenport is the one
who is stepping up to the plate because, to me she's cold,
she's calculated and she's just not here, Vic.
She's here with a purpose.
[Vic] Brooke into the cover after a straight kick
right in the face, and Davenport out at two.
You take a look at… Let's go even deeper with Dana Brooke.
Can superstars over time, and I mean male or female,
be thought of as a stepping stone, so to speak?
Is that true?
[Booker] One thing about that stepping stone, you are always looking
for that reindeer or ram to make your career off of.
So, yes, I get it. Trust me, I do.
[Vic] Here's some of that killer instinct.
As Dana Brooke rocking Davenport.
Now looking to plant her center of the ring, sit down style.
[Booker] That's it.
[Vic] Into the cover, and Davenport again.
Dana Brooke's got to keep those emotions in check.
[Booker] Yes.
She's getting frustrated, but I get it.
That was a big move.
[Vic] Davenport wisely, and now swing and a miss.
Hip first went Brooke into the steel steps.
We see Jordan there on the outside.
I think she just said, you still got this.
Trying to fire up her friend, her training partner.
[Booker] Another diagnosis, Vic.
That was the lower lumbar right there off the steps.
Dr. Booker live on NXT this Tuesday.
Dana Brooke now.
Again, we talk about assertiveness, aggressiveness.
What the?
The ring bell?
No. What do you want?
[Dana] I don't care.
What are you thinking?
[Vic] That's a fair question.
What is she thinking?
As wait a minute, back into the ring.
Too much momentum.
Davenport able to roll through, get right back to her feet.
A clubbing blow to the back of Brooke.
Brooke trying to swing right back,
and this is just breaking down to a fight.
[Booker] I'm confused, man.
[Booker] Dana Brooke has… [Vic] She might get disqualified.
[Booker] She's going to a dark place. I don't know what's going on here.
[Vic] What a right from Davenport rocking Brooke,
and turning her right around.
Brooke able to counter.
Shoulders down one more time. Another kick out.
[Vic] Oh. [Booker] Good night.
[Vic] If one wasn't enough, a second for good measure.
[crowd counts "one, two, three"]
[Booker] Wow. [bell rings]
[Vic] The diabolical Davenport.
[presenter] Here is your winner, Blair Davenport.
[Vic] Who considers herself the most dangerous woman
in all of NXT is now stringing together some momentum here in NXT.
Let's go back.
Right here, bam.
You called it, that could have been the knockout blow.
This is what she loves to do, destroy her opponents.
One wasn't enough.
She went for a second and walks away victorious tonight.
We're going to continue with the action here.
There is Drew Gulak putting in some last-minute strategy
with Charlie Dempsey.
As Damon Kemp looks on.
Gulak is set to take on trick Williams who has a lot to prove tonight
to the NXT universe and to himself.
These two go one-on-one next.
Disrespectful. Always.
[Dijak] Might want to save one of those for yourself because after Heatwave,
you're not going to have that title anymore to take pictures with.
[Carmelo] How about you focus less on me and more on Wes Lee?
Because as of right now I'm the only one going to heatwave, not you.
[Dijak] Not yet.
[security] You good, Melo?
[Carmelo] This is crazy.
[Vic] Dijak, Lee, number one contender for the NXT title
to be determined tonight.
[bell rings]
[presenter] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied by Charlie Dempsey and Damon Kemp, Drew Gulak.
[Vic] I just can't believe the nerve of Damon Kemp.
Do you see the shirt purse holder?
Trick Williams purse holder?
[Trick Williams' music plays]
[Vic] Not to mention,
Melo's bag that was left from Damon Kemp as well.
Some one-upsmanship being played early on here by the trio
of Gulak, Dempsey, and Kemp.
[Booker] Can I ask you a question?
[presenter] His opponent, Trick Williams.
[Vic] Yes. [Booker] Can I?
Why do you always concerning yourself with business that don't concern you?
[Vic] The business we're going to have… [Booker] maybe that's the way
Damon Kemp feels.
Maybe he's playing mind games.
[Vic] We're having next week on Heatwave
Dragunov, Trick Williams going one-on-one.
[bell rings]
For trick Williams, he's focused on tonight.
He knows how grueling the contest is going to be when he faces Dragunov.
Those two on a collision course, but it's not business
I'm concerning myself, and how would you feel as…
Williams got caught, and able to kick out.
How would you feel if you had to walk around and see someone
calling you a purse holder?
Saying you're a bag holder.
[Booker] That's one person, you know what my mama used to say?
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words would never hurt me.
You've heard that before, right, Vic?
Your mother said that to you before, right?
[Vic] She said a lot worse, but you can't sit well
Trick to be called an NXT champion's bag man by any…
a cheap shot from Kemp as well.
The official didn't see it.
[Booker] No, no, Vic, I love seeing this Trick Williams getting his shine on,
just like that one shot right there.
you are in shark-infested waters right now.
Right now, you got some tigers, some great whites running around.
You got to be careful, son.
[Vic] Trick Williams just wants to show what he can do,
and right now what an uppercut.
Taking Gulak down.
For Williams, he knows he's got to step out to step up.
He's got to silence some in the NXT universe to do what he's got to do.
You heard it when he said to Hayes several weeks ago.
[Booker] What a right hand. He's a street fighter.
[Vic] Dempsey now.
That's what I was talking about, Vic.
You got to watch your back, son.
There ain't no point in going out here and playing by the rules.
[Vic] The referee using his discretion because
he could've disqualified Drew Gulak, and there's the numbers
advantage as Williams trying to overcome.
Gulak, he's in there, let's call it what it is, he's a savvy mat technician.
Let me tell you what it is, Vic.
This called on-the-job training, and I like it.
This right here going to tell me a whole lot about Trick Williams tonight.
[Vic] Williams starting to fight back with the biggest challenge
of his career next week at Heatwave against Dragunov.
[Booker] See that ankle pick right there?
[Vic] That brings up a good question.
Why if you're Trick Williams do you talk yourself into this match tonight
against Drew Gulak?
[Booker] You got to prove yourself.
Now you're stepping into the danger zone, but if you want
to get to the big dance, you got to put yourself in these type of positions.
[Vic] Gulak called the locker room soft last week.
That didn't sit well with some.
As Trick Williams… Oh, innovated offense from Williams,
who's getting back to his feet, and Gulak quickly right back on top.
Gulak who offered to help trick last week, sarcastically I want to add,
added that no fight camp in the world could help Trick
beat Dragunov, and that's the fuel that Williams is trying
to feed off of with a dropkick.
[Booker] I disagree with that because if you're going to go to any training camp
you want to be with this man Gulak because
I really believe may be premier trainer of the year.
Yes, I said it.
[Vic] Well, now the technical Terminator is getting rocked by Trick Williams.
Williams looking around, trying to feed off the energy, but also
has to keep his eyes on Damon Kemp and Charlie Dempsey on the outside.
Trick.
[Booker] Wow.
[crowd chanting and clapping]
[Vic] Too many may be counting out Trick before Heatwave,
he is silencing some doubters now.
Did you see that?
Right to the nose.
[Booker] Taking it to the street.
[Vic] Williams is getting him some of Kemp too.
Again, it's three-on-one.
[crowd cheers]
Oh, there's Jensen, there's Brooks.
Back in the ring. Back in the ring.
Williams able to roll through.
Catching Gulak, and then dropping him.
[crowd chants "one, two, three"]
A momentum-building victory for Williams. [bell rings]
[presenter] Here is your winner, Trick Williams.
[Vic] How good that must feel for Trick Williams as he now eyes up
a bigger shark, as you would put it, next week against Ilja Dragunov.
Take a look at this Trick kick right to the face.
Dropping Gulak.
Followed that up, bam, with that uppercut.
As this match would continue, Damon Kemp and Charlie Dempsey,
they stuck their nose in trick's business earlier.
Briggs, Jensen couldn't sit back and watch any longer.
That would even the odds.
Bam.
Trick Williams would take full advantage.
Picking up a victory tonight.
[Trick] Ilja Dragunov, I know you love pain, I know you call you
"The Mad Dragon" but next week I'm going to be dragging that ass.
[Vic] Will Trick back up his talk and prove he's more than just a sidekick?
Excuse me, Baron Corbin.
You're heading towards the ring.
Do you have something you want to say?
[Baron] You really want to know?
I do.
Good.
How could a man of my stature stand in the shadows of another?
Well, I fought my way out of the shadows.
[Booker] Dabba-kato is taking the fight to Apollo crews.
When I return, I'll cast my own shadow over all of NXT.
[Baron Corbin's music plays]
[presenter] Please welcome Baron Corbin.
[Baron] The great thing about coming out here and getting to be me is
I can say whatever the hell I want and I don't have to worry
about the repercussions.
What I say I mean.
Like when I tell you I took an Olympic gold medalist
and I ran him out of the building, no one's seen him since.
He got a small taste of what we do, and I promise you,
he's not coming back for seconds.
Now I can stand here and tell you that everybody back
in that locker room, back there watching the monitors,
is a bunch of soft-ass little [curse word]
Week after week, day after day, hour after hour,
they continue to prove me right.
Now I come out here and I say burn the ships
because I am ushering in a new era.
No, not a new era of NXT, I don't care about this place.
What I'm doing is I'm ushering in a new era of Baron Corbin.
One where I take my place back in the main event, exactly where I belong.
[Von Wagner's music plays]
[Stone] Whoa. Wait a second.
Corbin, did you really just make fun of everyone in the NXT locker room?
Well, listen, I'm sorry, man, but me, Von, everyone in this building,
and I think the whole world disagrees with that, man.
[Baron] Well, thank you for your irrelevant opinion.
Look, I'm very happy for you.
You are no longer dressing like a knock-off happy Corbin.
You could've ironed your suit, but it is what it is.
[chuckles]
[Stone] Oh, my god.
Good one, Corbin. You're so funny, Corbin.
That was great, man.
Does insulting people make you feel good?
Look, I know what you want, right?
You want to get back to the top of this place.
Here's the thing.
You could. You have the qualifications.
The problem is, there's one guy standing in your way.
That guy put Bron Breakker through a table last week,
and his name is Von Wagner.
[crowd cheers]
[Corbin] Yes, yes, we all know.
I saw. I watched the show.
[Stone] I'm glad that you did.
I'm glad that you watched because I promise you,
he is just getting started.
[Baron] This guy is just getting started?
He's on a roll. He gets these people excited about tables.
Hold on. Wait a second.
Why am I talking to you?
Can he talk? Can you talk?
Are you capable of that? You know what?
Give him the microphone. Give him the mic.
You want it, Von?
Yes? Tell him.
Tell him Von.
[Baron] No, no, no. Hey, give him the mic back. This is a bad idea.
My mistake.
Look, Von, I got to explain something to you.
Listen and listen closely.
If you want to make it in this business right here,
you have got to learn to talk on the stick.
Take me for example, the very first episode of Smack Down live on fox
in front of four million people sold-out arena,
I stepped in the ring, I went toe to toe with the great one, the rock himself.
I didn't step back, I stepped up.
That's what superstars do, Von.
That's what superstars do.
That's why I make the big bucks.
Von, if you want to make the big bucks, I suggest you follow me,
otherwise, you have a very, very, and I mean very
long career of standing in the background with your arms crossed,
security across your chest on this TV show every time
we come through town.
[Von] You know what, Corbin?
Maybe I haven't talked a lot, but maybe you just talk too damn much.
[crowd cheers]
[Von] I have built a friendship with stone, with his fancy lingo.
You come out here week after week.
It's the same old sob story.
I'm tired of it.
They're tired of it.
Everybody is tired of it.
Next week you can come out here with one of your 10 gimmicks.
It doesn't matter if it's happy Corbin, sad Corbin, bum-ass Corbin.
I ain't going to burn a ship down, Corbin.
I don't even remember your other eight gimmicks because they all sucked.
[Stone] You told him to talk.
[Von] I'm moving up the ladder around here, and your ass is in my way.
Next week at Heatwave, I got a reservation for one.
And a table for one.
Your bald-headed ass is going to get tabled.
[crowd cheers]
[Stone] How are you liking him now, Baron?
[Vic] Well, this is what Corbin wanted.
[Booker] Yes.
[crowd chants "table"]
[Vic] Booker, he's looking at you. [Booker] Oh.
[crowd cheers]
[Vic] Is he going to serve up that reservation tonight?
[Booker] Here we go, Victor. [Vic] Whoa, give me that.
[Vic] Booker!
Well, Corbin, Wagner.
All the security trying to separate these two.
Booker, if it's made official, these two are going to fight,
they're going to slug it out next week in Heatwave.
[crowd chants "let them fight"]
[Rhea] Last week, your dad could only watch in horror
as you proved once again why you are the greatest
NXT North American champion ever.
[Dom] I could literally see the jealousy through his mask.
[Rhea] Legit.
[chuckles]
As for Lyra Valkyria, you should have been satisfied with my endorsement,
but instead, you decided to kick me in the face.
You decided to kick mami in the face.
Dom, how do you feel about dropping in on Heatwave
and showing these losers how it's done?
[Dom] Yes, mami.
[Rhea] Dragon, Lyra, I hope you guys know how to work as a team
against "dirty" Dom and mami herself.
The challenge is set.
Don't keep us waiting.
[Dom] Mami, I think that's a great idea.
[Wes Lee's music plays]
[Vic] Heatwave is just getting bigger, better, and hotter
as we approach a huge week next Tuesday.
[Booker] Speaking of hot.
[bell rings]
[presenter] The following contest is scheduled for one fall where the winner
will face Carmelo Hayes for the NXT championship at Heatwave.
Introducing first, Wes Lee.
[Vic] Two men will enter, only one will head to Heatwave next Tuesday.
You can feel the emotion from the NXT universe for Wes Lee,
who has risen his game to the next level.
Who will be the number-one contender for the NXT championship?
We find out next live on NXT.
[Ali] Good evening, esteemed citizens of North America.
In recent times, the prestigious North American championship
has been carried by individuals who regrettably did not represent
our great continent in the manner in which it deserves.
I speak of the former champion, Wes Lee.
I speak of the current champion, Dominik Mysterio,
who spits in the face of family values and is a convicted criminal.
Ladies and gentlemen, no.
The people of North America deserve better.
They deserve someone who is a champion both inside and outside of the ring.
I am the North American champion that we need.
I will elevate the North American championship to unparalleled heights.
All while inspiring millions across the the continent
that they too can do incredible things the right way.
I look to you, I ask you to open your ears,
raise your heads,
realize that the time for a new north American champion is now.
You will rise.
You will reach out, you will take my hand
and believe in a greater North American champion.
Believe that in Ali you can trust.
[crowd cheers]
[Vic] Wes Lee looking to punch his ticket to heatwave and maybe even
make his way to our next premium live event, no mercy,
as NXT champion.
[Dijak's music plays]
[presenter] Making his way to the ring, Dijak.
[Vic] This is a superstar who would also love to walk into Bakersfield, California
as champion at NXT no mercy.
He has certainly proven how dangerous he can be.
[Booker] Vic, I'm still getting over that Mustafa Ali address right there.
My god. That was moving, man.
[Vic] I don't know what you're talking about.
[Booker] That was moving. My god.
[Vic] He certainly… [Booker] Save the world.
[Vic] Versus North America.
I understand what you're saying.
Ali has set his attention on the North American title.
These two setting their sights on the NXT championship.
Who will be the number one contender, who is headed to Heatwave next week
to take on Carmelo Hayes?
What is Hayes, our NXT champion, thinking right now, Booker?
[Booker] Carmelo's the champ.
There's no rest for the weary.
Being the champ, I must say, it's the hardest job in this business.
I'm sure he's highly anticipating this match up.
[Vic] When you were champion, you had to sit back,
you had to watch, you had to wait.
During these sort of matches, how did you view these number-one contenderships
when you were champion?
[Booker] Of course studying. You're looking for mistakes.
You're looking for those windows you can climb in and,
you're looking for those windows that you definitely
can exploit at the same time.
[Vic] These two superstars are no strangers to one another.
Does Dijak still think about that last meeting these two
at one-on-one at vengeance day?
Of course, he's thinking about that.
That's like a bad taste.
You're looking for the scoop to rinse it out. He's thinking about it.
[Vic] Dislocated his finger in that contest did Dijak.
Both though have had their ups and their downs since that meeting.
[Booker] These guys are fighters,
they're willing to go out there and take on all competition.
That's one thing I've always liked about this kid, Wes Lee.
[Vic] Oh, Lee just dropping Dijak.
That brings up a good point because you spoke
about changing your opinion on Wes Lee.
[Vic] He's won you over. [Booker] He definitely won me over.
This kid I always say he's extraordinary.
He's like the wind, you can feel it, but you can't touch him,
but you know he's there.
I do agree with Ali as far as Wes Lee shouldn't have taken that match
with Dom Dom Mysterio, I believe that.
[Vic] Wes Lee focusing on chopping down and keeping Dijak
on the mat as now dijak trying to call a little bit of time out,
to get some feeling back in that leg.
[Booker] He's got 10 seconds.
[Vic] He's listening to the official.
But Wes Lee not taking the bait and staying in the center of the ring.
You've given Wes Lee praise, so has Corey graves, one of the voices of Smack Down.
[Vic] Look at Lee. [Booker] That is smart.
[Vic] Lee finally went in, and there is Dijak.
For a moment now Lee… Oh.
Lee just got draped and a little bit of separation now opening
the door for Dijak to come in with one clubbing blow.
Dijak showing you the power he has.
[Booker] Wes Lee walked right into that.
I thought he was going to be smarter.
Looked like he was going to back, but just couldn't resist it.
[Vic] Think about the finger for Dijak we talked about at vengeance day.
He would love to inflict the same sort of pain,
but also earn himself a number one contendership next week at Heatwave
to become the NXT champion, as Lee starting to fire back.
Look, for Wes Lee, was a tag team specialist.
Now he's a single superstar.
He's cited hall of famers such as Shawn Michaels and edge
for inspiration, and on Friday on Smack Down we're going to
celebrate 25 years of "The Rated-R Superstar" edge facing Sheamus
for the first time ever in Toronto.
[Booker] Oh, no doubt.
This kid, Wes Lee, I say, perhaps the greatest North American champion
in NXT's history and he's going to have
to prove to Dijak how good he is.
[Vic] Into the post goes Wes Lee.
Come to think of it, we've seen Dijak focusing on the arm,
the shoulder of Wes Lee.
That's exactly what he did against Eddy Thorpe.
The success he had against Eddy Thorpe weeks ago.
[Booker] The one thing Dijak don't have to worry about is that
defending championships or going out there pleasing the crowd
or anything like that.
It's about pain, man.
It's about inflicting pain and mayhem and destruction.
Oh, yes, here we go.
[Vic] To become number one contender, and Lee able to kick out.
For Dijak, he has shown he is willing to go to great lengths
in victory or defeat.
Think back to battleground.
Think about the slug fest he had with Ilja Dragunov on that night.
[Booker] Street justice.
Street justice, that's what this man Dijak is all about.
Hey, you know me, I love me some street justice.
[Vic] We know Dragunov is headed to heatwave to face Trick Williams.
Will Dijak be the number-one contender to Carmelo Hayes's NXT title?
He's trying to wear down Wes Lee.
You can just see the obvious size advantage.
You talked about Dijak's physical abilities,
is that what's going to give him the advantage against Wes Lee
or is it going to be Wes Lee and his quickness?
[Booker] It's hard to say.
I talked about those advantages that Wes Lee had before that cloak
of invincibility, that cloak has been broken, Vic.
I'm wondering, are we watching still the same Wes Lee?
[Vic] Lee now just got long darted into the steel post.
Don't go anywhere.
Who's going to be the number one contender?
We are back live on NXT.
Dijak has been dominating this match up, moving closer
to defeating Wes Lee and punching his ticket to Heatwave.
This was moments ago. Bam.
Left shoulder first, which has been the body part of choice tonight.
Then showcasing pure power has Dijak who is continuing to wear down
Wes Lee, and is Dijak closing in on heading to Heatwave.
We're getting into the late rounds of this match up, Book.
We are in deep waters, as Lee turned it around and just spiked Dijak.
[Booker] Got planted right there.
Before that he was very methodical in his approach
in taking care of Wes Lee piece by piece, but right there.
Big shot.
[Vic] Up, around and then bam.
[Booker] Wow, spiked.
[Vic] Do you think Wes Lee has the advantage in this deep water
based on his track record as North American champion?
[Booker] It's really hard to say where Wes Lee's head is.
This match it's going to tell a whole lot about Wes Lee.
[Vic] Lee going back down low.
He was focusing on the knee, the ankle of Dijak early on.
Because when Dijak's down, he's the same size as Wes Lee.
On the mat, there's no size advantage.
Lee realizes that, and now Lee swinging for the fences.
[Booker] Yes, indeed. Dijak's a big guy.
He carries a big punch.
Oh whoa. He's looking for that knockout blow right there.
[Booker] Wow. [Vic] You got to be kidding me.
[Vic] Size advantage be damned.
Dijak rocked again.
Is this it? Is this the moment?
[crowd counts "one, two"]
[Vic] Dijak kicking out at two.
I don't think anyone saw this power display from Wes Lee
coming and followed it up from power to quickness.
Boom.
Meteora not enough to keep Dijak down.
[crowd chants "NXT"]
[Vic] Who is headed to Heatwave?
Who will be the number-one contender for the NXT championship?
We've seen Lee, looking maybe, can the kardiac kid hit the cardiac kick?
The shoulder gave out, Booker, and Dijak realizing it.
Pinpointed a body part.
Exploited a weakness.
Dijak now.
Could we be feasting our eyes on the new number-one contender?
His leg.
Dijak's leg gave out.
Pump kick under the jaw.
Both these men giving it their all, Book.
[Booker] You're talking about those deep waters right now.
We got to wonder who's got more left in the tank.
[Vic] On one leg, Dijak planting a little high justice.
[Booker] That's it.
[Vic] And it is not.
Lee somehow got that left shoulder off the mat.
Adrian Butler was so close to counting to three.
Take a look at the height.
More importantly, bam, the nasty landing.
Dijak right there in position.
We got to give a lot of credit to Wes Lee.
[crowd chants "this is awesome"]
This is about becoming the number one contender.
This is about becoming the NXT champion.
[Booker] It should have been over after that big shot Dijak just delivered.
That's what impresses me about this kid most, his heart.
[Vic] Wes Lee putting it all on display tonight,
but there's Dijak raining rights.
Now here comes that nasty side of Dijak, and Wes Lee might be out.
Referee's got to check now on Lee.
Referee's discretion.
What's the word you used last week, gnarly?
[Booker] Yes. That was very, very gnarly right there.
[Vic] Again.
Look, if Dijak wins on a count out, he becomes number one contender.
[Booker] Doesn't matter.
By any means necessary, it's all about the W, but right now,
it's all about the pain for this man, Dijak.
[Vic] Dijak grabbing the…
[crowd chants "Eddy"]
[Dijak] Get your ass to the back.
[crowd] Get him, Eddy!
[Vic] Thorpe made it known he was coming for Dijak
and Wes Lee, somehow, able to bounce back.
[Booker] I don't know, Vic.
[Vic] Might as well call Lee the rubber band man.
[Booker] Yes. What is thorpe doing out here?
[Vic] Thorpe called out Dijak earlier.
These two have a track record against each other.
But forget about thorpe, let's focus on Wes Lee.
Lee looking for the kardiac kick.
Can Lee do it? He knows he needs a little extra.
[Booker] He's going to do it.
[Vic] High risk. [Booker] Oh, here we go.
[Vic] Lee connects. Lee into the cover.
[crowd counts "one, two, three"] [bell rings]
[Vic] Lee, number one contender.
[presenter] Here is your winner, Wes Lee.
[Wes Lee's music plays]
[Vic] Listen to the NXT universe.
This is the turning point.
We heard from Eddy Thorpe earlier.
He said he was coming for Dijak.
Dijak didn't think it'd be tonight because that distraction
opened the door for Wes Lee.
Then when they got back into the squared circle, Wes Lee first would hit
this patented kardiac kick, which has won him so many matches,
but he knew he needed a little extra tonight to keep Dijak down.
High risk, high reward, because Wes Lee is now the number one contender
and every champion was once a contender who refused to give up.
Will Wes Lee have his crowning moment next week at Heatwave?
Lee, Hayes, for the NXT title.
[Dragon] Hey, Lyra. Did you see that?
[Lyra] Yes.
[Dragon] Dominik and Rhea's challenge?
[Lyra] Big mixed tag team match next week.
[Dragon] Yes, if it wasn't for mami, I would be the North American champion.
[Lyra] Yes, but don't worry about Rhea.
I'm going to kick her so hard that Dom feels it.
[Dragon] Dominik with that stupid face.
[Lyra] You're right, he does have a stupid face.
They get on so well together, we need to be that together.
[Dragon] Hey, whoa, tranquila, tranquila.
[Dragon] You want me to get in trouble? I'm taken.
[Lyra] Oh, no, whoa, dragon, no, no.
I only mean they're always on the same page.
We hardly know anything about each other.
[Dragon] Mmm. I know this about you.
[Spanish language]
[Lyra] What?
[Dragon] You were born for greatness.
[Lyra] In my country, what we'd say about you is [foreign language]
[Dragon attemps to repeat but fails]
[Lyra] Never mind.
Next week, me and you, equipo.
[Dragon] Oh, of course, equipo, tu y yo.
[Dragon] Yes, yes, yes. [Lyra] Ah, yes, si.
[Spanish language]
[Mackenzie] Tyler Bate, you're seconds away from a match with Joe Coffey.
This match was made official after an incident on Friday at NXT live.
Let's take a look.
[Joe] 20 minutes after he's won it.
No, no, no, hold on.
Absolutely pathetic.
[Tyler] When was the last time you had a championship match, Joe?
[Joe] No, no, no. I'll tell you something.
How about one-on-one?
[struggle noises]
[Tyler] I've known Joe Coffey for a long time, I know what he's like.
If he wants to come and cause grief,
I'd rather he didn't do so while I'm enjoying quality time
with the NXT universe because clearly he's still bitter
about his mates having lost the tag team titles.
On my journey, I've learned never to react to an angry person
with a fiery comeback, even if you think they deserve it.
Now, I'm not about to let Joe Coffey's anger become my own
because he needs to find balance, serenity, if you will.
Perhaps I can send him on a little trip to find it.
[Vic] Well, focused, centered, and ready to compete here tonight.
[Tyler Bate's music plays]
[bell rings]
[presenter] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Tyler Bate.
[Vic] Maybe Tyler bate is on to something.
Maybe his opponent, well, all of Gallus for that matter,
maybe they need a little vacation.
Tyler Bate, one on one with Joe Coffey, next live on NXT.
[Ilja] Trick Williams, Do you want to slay the Mad Dragon?
Very courageous of you.
If you believe that Heatwave is some kind of noble crusade
and you're the knight in the shining armor, I promise next week,
fantasy will not become reality.
The heat you're feeling, it's not you warming up, no.
It's your own heatless burning you down.
I expect you to bring that supreme confidence,
that charismatic swagger and an admirable courage
because I'm bringing the raging fire.
Next week will be a fight.
A difficult one to overcome, but next week, Trick,
you will understand that I am more dangerous than you can imagine.
[Vic] When you talk about fire and rage.
Well, there is Wes Lee, the number one contender who has
the championship contract in hand for his NXT title match next week
at Heatwave against Carmelo Hayes.
[Gallus' music plays]
[presenter] Making his way to the ring, representing Gallus, Joe Coffey.
[Vic] Dig diggity dog, NXT no mercy is headed to Bakersfield, California,
on Saturday, September 30th.
Do not want to miss NXT no mercy, our next premium live event.
For Joe Coffey, he's not worried about September.
He's worried about right here, right now.
Certainly he and the rest of Gallus had their eyes on our opener
here tonight for the NXT tag team titles.
[Booker] You know why he's so upset? [bell rings]
Because of that heritage cup.
He could be going for a championship right here tonight
on NXT if it wasn't for this man, Tyler Bate, being such a coward.
Not wanting to defend the cup.
Oh, yes, that's what it was about. He wouldn't defend it.
[Vic] What cup?
[Booker] The heritage cup.
[Vic] Are you talking about Noam Dar's heritage cup from last week?
You've got to get off that horse.
It was a counterfeit cup.
Nathan Frazer is the real heritage cup champion.
[Booker] You've got to look past that. We can talk about that later.
I'm not going to get back into it now.
[Vic] Let's just focus on tonight.
Coffey looking to renew a rivalry with Tyler Bate here,
as these two going one-on-one.
Maybe you should take some of Bate's tips by staying positive.
Maybe you need a vacation.
Go down on the beach.
[Booker] You're talking about the power of positivity?
[Vic] Yes, that's a good one.
New day, they're onto something too.
[Booker] You see how it worked out for those guys.
[Vic] As we get back into this, and let's talk about Tyler Bate.
How does being a strong-minded superstar, how is that going to help you?
He doesn't get rattled, he doesn't cave in.
He just clapped Wolfgang, but a cheap shot
because the official was distracted by Mark Coffey.
[Booker] I understand.
There's a saying in this business, Vic.
The money's not going to break you, it's the miles.
You got to be strong.
[Vic] The back breaker might have broken Bates.
Cover. Kick out.
[Booker] You got to be strong-minded in this business, because it's a long haul.
It's a marathon, not a sprint.
Check this shot out right here.
[Vic] There won't be much sprinting, bam, in Tyler bate's future.
As Joe Coffey, now, in full control of this match,
but what does Coffey gain by his actions over the weekend?
He interrupted a Tyler Bate meet and greet with the NXT universe.
[Booker] What are you talking about? It's about mind games.
It's about putting your opponent on the heels, Vic.
[Vic] Rolling through, and a kick out.
[Booker] Yes, and right now when you saw the Coffey bro… Excuse me.
Not the Coffey brothers, but the Gallus boys roll up.
You got to know your environment, man.
That was a gang walking up on you right there.
[Vic] Look at Bate going to the body, going up, going down.
Turning this into a boxing match.
Almost trying to turn it into a slug fest as he finally depletes
Joe Coffey, and it was bate who said, he will not allow
Joe's anger to become his own.
As Bate putting on the brakes.
Charging right back in is Coffey.
Nice counter and there's that unique offense.
Knee lift connects under the jaw.
Bate setting his sights on Coffey.
Uppercut connects.
[Booker] Tyler bate, I like this kid.
He's cool, calm, collected under pressure.
It's all about the meditation.
Thinking about the mind all the time.
That's one thing this kid has got going for him.
[Vic] A kick out by Joe Coffey.
These two have battled in championship tournaments.
They fought all over Europe.
They however are not the same superstars they were before
as they are meeting here one-on-one.
What goes around must come down, and Bate might've taken
bit out of himself.
He can't even capitalize.
[Booker] They're not the same,
because they've grown so much since those days back in the NXT UK.
Right now, it's all about business.
[Vic] Oh, Bate got caught.
Went to the well one too many times, and now Joe Coffey.
A German suplex with a bridge and kick out by Bate
at the last possible moment.
Gallus has always taken issue with a certain strong style
of Bate, and that some others had in mind as well.
As Bate taking it to Coffey now.
Able to turn things around.
Uh-oh, Tyler driver 97.
Counter.
[Booker] Yes, that's familiarity right there with these guys.
Knowing how to counter one move to the next.
Being one step ahead, but here we go, Tyler Bate on the move.
Oh, yes.
[Vic] Bate taking to the air.
Wiping out Coffey.
[bell rings]
[Vic] That's Dabba-kato.
[Booker] That's yabba dabba-kato.
[Vic] Take no prisoners attitude.
Getting his hands on Coffey.
The rest of Gallus.
Oh, no, Bate.
Bate trying his best to fight back.
[Booker] Oh, my god.
[Dabba-kato's music plays]
[Vic] Dabba-kato now casting his shadow
over all on NXT.
[presenter] Baron, talk to us about what went down with Von Wagner this evening.
[Baron] It's pretty obvious, I step in the ring
and I just say it how it is.
If someone gets offended, it's their problem.
At least Von had the balls to come and say something.
Now after next week at Heatwave, he's going to…
Corbin, what is this crap that I'm hearing about you
versus Von Wagner next week at Heatwave?
Now, I'm not finished with him yet.
[Baron] You're not finished with him? Are you serious?
Yes.
[Baron] You look finished when he put your ass through the table
and so did your body.
Okay.
Good luck next week, 'cause just know, I'll be watching.
[Baron] I know you intimidate everyone in this building, I'm not everyone.
[Vic] Well, from two superstars who tell tall tales to a superstar
who tells hard-hitting truths.
We're going to hear from the heritage cup champion next on NXT.
[Nathan] Welcome to the latest edition of hard hitting home truths
with yours truly, Nathan Frazer.
Now if you didn't know, Florida is really freaking hot right now
and the searing temperatures will come to a boiling point at
the annual sizzle that is NXT Heatwave, and it'll be a hell of a show.
However, I have a vested interest in myself when I defend
the true legitimate NXT heritage cup against supernova 11,
the mouth of meta-four, the professional fraud himself, Mr. Noam Dar.
Now, it took some negotiations with Tyler bate to get Noam
to finally admit that his version of the cup is not real.
[Nathan] How… [Noam] Hello. Is this on? Is it working?
[Noam] Hear me now.
Live from the moon, welcome to supernova sessions with the magnificent
meta-four in attendance.
We are interrupting your scheduled programming
which appears to be some freaky speedy lunatic ranting about me.
[Nathan] Noam, I'm always prepared for these types of scenarios,
and frankly, I knew you'd pull something like this because
you always were kind of a weird one.
You've cradled that cup like a baby since you were the champion.
[Noam] What'd you mean actually the champion?
I'm still the champion.
I'm the greatest heritage cup champion of all time.
Most reigns, longest reigns, most handsome, cosmic left foot.
I only deal in facts, we only deal in facts, and we are done
with your ridiculous conspiracy theories.
Next week, Nathan, normality shall resume.
[Nathan] Conspiracy theories? All right. Okay.
I'm going to ask you a simple question.
Which cup is real? Mine or yours?
[Noam] Why does it matter? You did not beat me. You beat Mensah.
[Nathan] Don't be a politician. Give me a straight answer.
You already said it last week.
[Noam] I will admit to nothing.
[Nathan] All right. Okay.
Roll the tape.
How about this, Tyler graciously gives you back the cup
and I'll even give you a shot at the legitimate heritage cup
at Heatwave if you admit that that cup is a joke.
[Noam] I'll admit to nothing, but technically that is the original cup
that Mensah lost that I originally won, that you never beat me for,
and Mensah lost it.
You really did that?
I'm not worrying about it.
[Noam] Wow, the stupid boy is trying to make me look stupid.
[Nathan] Man, I'm not doing a thing here.
You're doing a fine job of that on your own.
Oh, wait, that reminds me.
The studio folks hooked me up with something,
something that I like to call the fraud alarm.
Every single time you tell a lie, I will press this here button
and let the fine audience at home know.
[Noam] Nathan, you don't need that because I don't tell lies.
[Nathan] No, no, no. Of course, you don't.
Quickly remind us, where are you talking to us from again?
[Noam] It's easy. We're live from the moon.
[Nathan] Real quick. Who's the true NXT heritage cup champion?
[Noam] Me.
Calm down. We're good.
[Noam] Jakara, please. Nathan, I want you to have your fun.
Enjoy yourself, you thief, because I will see you next week
at Heatwave, and I'm going to rip you apart.
It is over for you because I'm going to take back what's rightfully mine.
I'm done with it. Why does he not answer back?
Check, please. Thank you. Bye-bye.
He's not allowed to.
We're done with this.
[Nathan] Next week, we're settling the score once and for all,
but just know this, the real heritage cup is going to stay in
my lovely trophy cabinet.
For now, though, I'm going to love you and leave you.
I've been Nathan Frazer and this has been enlightening.
Peace.
[Vic] Well, Booker, here's some breaking news because
there will be no more debates, shenanigans,
counterfeits, and here's a fact.
We will find out who is the real heritage cup champion next week live at heatwave.
[Booker] Champion versus champion, right?
[Jacy Jayne's music plays]
[bell rings]
[presenter] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making her way to the ring, Jacy Jayne.
[Vic] You can call it whatever you want to because
they will figure it out when the heritage cup
is on the line at Heatwave.
Here comes a superstar who you compare to a rock star.
[Booker] Yes, indeed, Jacy Jayne.
Get ready to play all the hits, baby, and trust me,
I hope you got your ticket to ride, because this might take me home.
[Chase University music plays]
[presenter] Her opponent, representing Chase University, Thea Hail.
[Vic] Hey, it's obvious right now, there is certainly a disconnect
between Thea Hail and chase university.
[Booker] No, man.
Thea Hail definitely has a gripe.
She has a reason to feel this way, Vic.
The thing is, you got to agree with her, right?
You got to feel her pain, right?
Right, please. [bell rings]
[Vic] I can understand certain aspects of it,
but I think to a deeper issue here is your issue with Andre Chase.
What's your problem with Andre Chase?
He did what he thought was right.
He did what he thought was protecting Thea Hail in a situation.
[Booker] My problem is he threw in the towel.
That wasn't his job.
The referee has a job to have the wherewithal,
and know how to do his job.
It was called a submission match for a reason, Vic.
Don't you get it?
[Vic] I get it.
I do, but Andre Chase wasn't doing the official's job.
He was saving Thea Hail from herself.
[Booker] Like I say, you got to be able to fight the adversity
in this business.
It's called pain gain for a reason.
[Vic] Andre chase got this match scheduled to help Hail let out
some anger, let out some frustration.
Will she do just that as she's in control of Jacy Jayne?
[Vic] Back live on NXT, and it has been the Jacy Jayne show
throughout the commercial break.
We witnessed Jayne turn the complexion of this match around.
This was moments ago.
Bam.
A vicious neck-breaker, center of the ring, followed up with, ooh,
the senton, which drove the air out of Hail's lungs.
It was a near fall for Jacy Jayne.
When you take a look at this match up, we talked about Thea Hail
being close to the title earlier.
The NXT women's championship picture is wide open.
Every match is so crucial.
[Booker] Yes, indeed.
Everybody's jockeying for position.
I must say, Thea Hail's confidence over the moon before
The Great American Bash, of course, before the towel was thrown in
by one Chase U.
Yes. Yes. Yes
[Vic] Oh, shoulders down.
Oh, and throat first went Thea Hail right back in and gets dropped by Jayne.
[Booker] Why you don't want to talk about that?
[Vic] I want to move on and focus on the match up as Jayne,
close to another victory, almost is able to get back on track.
The time could be right for Jayne here tonight.
Thea Hail is not in the right mindset, so to speak, to be in this match up.
[Booker] Jacy Jayne just needs to remember who she is.
The main attraction of one of the hottest factions in NXT's history.
Oh yes, remember who you are.
[Vic] You also just saw what Jacy Jayne did.
Thea Hail didn't realize it, the referee didn't see it either,
but there's Chase U on the outside.
The Chase U student section is on their feet trying to rally Thea Hail
as Hail… Nice counter, was able to rip down Jayne.
Now we're getting in to Thea Hail's wheelhouse.
[Booker] Thea Hail most improved in 2023, in my opinion,
due to the help from two people and it's not the two that's out here.
I'm talking about Gulak and Dempsey.
That's who I'm talking about.
[Vic] They were trying to raise their own resumes,
so to speak, but Thea Hail right now bleeds red and black.
She bleeds Chase University.
Andre chase again got this match up for her to let out this rage,
to let out this aggression, and that's what Hail's doing.
Into the cover, the count, and Jayne.
How close was that?
[Booker] You think for one second Andre Chase got Thea Hail
this match for that reason?
You believe that?
[Vic] Yes, I heard what he said.
Hail looking for a neck-breaker of her own.
Countered by Jayne.
Jayne with a knee.
[Booker] Oh, beautiful knee right there. Beautiful strike.
[Vic] Jayne one more time measuring.
Swing and a miss, right back in. Kimura.
Thea trying to lock in the kimura and Jayne able to break the hold.
Hail realizing and then she got dropped.
Jayne now trying to rally.
Catch and release with a spine buster.
[Booker] Beautiful return.
[Vic] This would be a huge win for Jayne.
Into the cover, and Hail able to kick out.
Keep that Chase U fighting spirit alive.
[Booker] Keep the momentum going, Jacy.
You're on a roll. Right now, let's cash it in.
[Vic] These women looking towards Heatwave next week.
Also, both eyeing up no mercy, Saturday, September 30th,
Bakersfield, California.
Tickets available now.
Jayne, well, she's eyeing up that exposed turnbuckle.
[crowd chanting "Thea"]
[Vic] Jayne doesn't want to get disqualified.
[Booker] You can look in the eye of Jacy Jayne now.
She's calculating, Vic.
What the hell is going on?
[Vic] Andre chase just protected Thea Hail.
[Thea] What are you doing? [Chase] I'm trying to protect you.
[Thea] Get down! [Chase] Okay.
[Vic] Chase is right.
Chase was doing… Oh, inside cradle.
Shoulders down. Inside cradle. No, not like this.
[Jacy Jayne's music plays]
[presenter] Here is your winner, Jacy Jayne.
[Chase] I didn't mean to do anything.
[Thea] Get away.
[Chase] Thea, I was fixing the… I was fixing.
[Spanish language]
[Latin American music plays]
What are we doing?
Are we chasing women or are we chasing glory?
Wake up.
[powerful music plays]
[Carmelo] Last two.
Here we go. One, two. Awesome.
Thank you. Appreciate you.
[Carmelo] Easy money. No doubt, man.
[Wes] Told you I'd be back.
Contract to hand this time.
Only thing left, most important is signature of the night.
[Carmelo] Hey, man. Congrats.
You did it, but I'll see you next Tuesday.
[Wes] I said I'm not waiting.
See you out there, champ.
[Carmelo] Oh, hell, no. Hey, no, it's cool.
Let me handle that.
[Wes Lee's music plays]
[Vic] Carmelo Hayes seems a little annoyed because Wes Lee
is done playing games.
There is the number one contender and it looks like
we're about to put pen to paper.
Book, we're going to have an impromptu contract signing
for the NXT championship match for Heatwave next week,
and it's going to happen next.
[Tiffany] When a superstar is born, no one sleeps on it.
[Booker] She's Tiffany Stratton, the hottest thing going today.
[Tiffany] You don't need to take classes to learn it.
[Vic] Stratton has made it to the tippy top.
[Tiffany] You are just it, and I'm it.
At 24 years old, I am this fab, and nowhere near my prime.
I'll see everyone next week at Heatwave.
Toodles.
[Vic] The center of the universe will grace us with her presence next week.
But it's official, judgment day issued
the challenge having to know it would be accepted.
Dragon Lee will team with Lyra Valkyria to face
the champion, "dirty" Dom, and the women's champion, Rhea Ripley.
Mixed tag team match up at Heatwave.
Whose fire will burn more?
After weeks of altercations, these two will finally fight.
Can Trick prove he's more than a side kick,
or will Dragunov prove he's more dangerous than ever?
We find out next week at Heatwave.
The debate ends next week.
As Nathan Frazer will put the NXT heritage cup on the line
against the former champion, Noam Dar.
No shenanigans, no more counterfeit cups.
The real heritage cup champion will be determined at Heatwave.
There's a table for one.
After a fight that broke out, this has now been made official.
Corbin, Von Wagner will slug it out at Heatwave
next week live here on USA.
Both champion and challenger live for these moments.
The contender, Wes Lee, will get his opportunity
to become the champion as he faces Carmelo Hayes
who looks to continue his dynasty.
The NXT title is on the line next week at Heatwave,
but first we got to sign the contract, Booker.
We got to put pen to paper, and it looks like we're about to do just that.
[Booker] Yes.
[Carmelo Hayes' music plays]
[presenter] Please welcome the NXT champion, Carmelo Hayes.
[Vic] When it comes to the champion, Booker…
[Wes] I appreciate the allegiance.
Hey, quiet down. Come on, Melo.
You've been in the back signing things all day.
Time for you to sign the most important thing, though.
[Carmelo] Hey, Wes, you real close to turning me back to the old me.
You better chill.
[Wes] I don't know what that means, but I don't really know about anything
of your lifestyle nowadays.
Jet setting on vacations, sitting on the beach drinking champagne.
[Carmelo] You know what? I'm going to stop you there.
That's the problem.
See, everybody thinks because I hold this championship, it's so luxurious.
Yes, it comes with perks, but with perks comes responsibility, Wes.
Look, there's no doubt in mind.
You were one of the greatest North American champions of all time.
[Carmelo] Absolutely. [Wes] Thank you.
Did you carry that championship with prestige and honor
the same way that I did?
Yes.
Until you step out of those shoes and walk a mile in my studded loafers,
don't talk to me about how easy you have it, Wes.
Because you take a couple Ls, you face a little adversity
and you start to fold like a chair on the Alabama boardwalk.
Let's talk about it.
[crowd screams]
Wes, next week is your shot to take that title,
but I'm not convinced that you can be him.
[Wes] Can't be him? What makes you think I want be him?
Do you know how many times in my career I've been told
that I can't do something?
When you first got here, you were one of the chosen ones.
It was all gravy for you, but that wasn't the same for me.
Back when I was in the military, and my supervisors found out
that that I was even trying to do this, they thought that I was crazy.
Not just because of the job itself, but because they took one look at me
and said that I can't.
Fast forward a couple years.
Now I'm out here blazing my own trail trying to make it to the WWE
and again here come the doubters saying, you can't.
It was a hell of a ride to get here, but damn it,
I set up shop, became a two-time tag team partner.
Then when I lost my tag partner, it all started again.
Wes, you can't break out as a singles star.
Wes, you will never become a champion.
Wes, you can't do this.
Wes, you can't do that, but Wes did.
[crowd cheers]
[Wes] I became the North American champion.
I became the greatest North American champion in history.
Anybody out there have that on your bingo card a couple of years ago?
If you did, good job checking it off.
I know I didn't, but as a matter of fact,
who did I take that championship off of, Melo?
[Carmelo] Hey, no, no, no. Hey, hold on, hold on.
You won that North American championship, but you didn't beat me
for that championship.
That's just the truth.
That's the same championship that I got the most eyes on,
the same championship that nobody was giving the time of day till I
put it on the map, till I put on bangers in front of these people for months.
Not once, but two times, Wes.
This isn't about the North American championship.
This is all about the NXT championship, my NXT championship.
Though, I agree with 90% of everything that you're saying man,
I feel you, I really do.
Next week at Heatwave,
you won't, you can't beat me.
[Wes] See, there you go with the can't again.
Can't, can't, can't.
Do you know how many years I have turn doubters into believers?
You aren't even my biggest doubter, neither are these fans here. It's myself.
Because every single time that someone said that I can't do something
it resonated within me, it sat deep inside my brain, but no more.
I will not fail anymore.
Now sign the damn contract.
[Carmelo] Gladly, Wes, because everybody knows, man, you've earned this.
It was only a matter of time before you had this shot,
but let me tell you one thing, man.
Don't go chasing waterfalls.
Stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're use to, my boy
because next week, it's not Melo don't miss,
it's Melo can't miss.
[crowd chants "Melo's going to miss"]
[Wes] I'll see you at Heatwave.
[Wes Lee's music plays]
[Vic] I cannot wait for next week.
You want to be at the top, you want to be immortal,
you do that by being the best.
Who's the better man?
Who is going to walkout out of Heatwave NXT champion?
Subtitles: Rocio Dikun. out of Heatwave NXT champion?