[opening WWE music plays]
[male voice] Then.
Woo! This is The Man!
-[bell rings] -[male voice] Now.
-[man 1] Acknowledge me. -[man 2] The king of kings.
[man 3] You can't see me.
[male voice] Together.
[opening music ends]
[menacing music, then stops]
[male voice] NXT, No Mercy.
[Vic Joseph] We welcome everyone to the Wild, Wild West.
[rock music plays]
[Vic] Tonight every NXT Championship is on the line
on a night we show No Mercy.
[Mr. Sloan groans]
-[Vic] That's Mr. Sloan. -[Booker T]. What the hell is he doing?
[rock music continues]
-[crowd cheering] -[bell rings]
[Beth] The following contest is for the NXT Heritage Cup Championship.
[Vic] It took seven individuals for Noam Dar to retain his Heritage Cup.
[indistinct]
[Vic] This match like a tougher night, is going to be chaos.
[Booker] Oh, here we go.
[indistinct]
About to lose the Championship.
[Vic] And a one legged man is coming down here.
[rock music plays]
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] For Trick Williams, you can see him eying up the gold.
The biggest match of his career. And Mysterio-- Oh!
Super kick rocked Dragon Lee and Mysterio for the North American title.
-Dragon Lee! -[bell rings]
[Booker] The new North American champ, Trick Williams.
[rock music ends]
[singing in unison] California!
Let's go to party.
-[Williams grunts] -Brothers get it.
-Good luck. -Yes, sir.
[challenging music plays]
[Vic] A highly anticipated rematch in NXT history.
The defiant challenger, the confident champion,
they run it back in a battle of destiny, first dynasty.
Dragunov looking for a super H-bomb.
-[bell rings] -[Vic] Dragunov has done it.
[challenging music stops]
[Vic] And it is time for our main event.
[music resumes]
[Vic] Stratton looks to regain her title.
Her actions forced Becky Lynch to take things to the extreme tonight at No Mercy.
[thud]
[music continues]
[crowd cheering]
[thud]
[Vic] Prettiest moonshots ever known are there.
-[Vic indistinct] -[bell rings]
[Vic] And Becky Lynch remains The Man in N-BEX-T.
[music ends]
[crowd cheering]
[exciting music plays]
[crowd chanting]
[Beth] Please, welcome the NXT women's champion,
The Man, Becky Lynch!
[Vic] And the NXT women's title world tour continues here tonight.
We got to say something.
Becky Lynch was pushed to her extreme limits
by Tiffany Stratton on Saturday.
[Booker] Yeah, there is something about [indistinct] that invincibility.
That's what The Man has right now.
-[Vic] That's true. -[Booker] She is unbeatable.
[Vic] And we all wonder what is next for Becky Lynch.
[crowd cheers frantically]
[music fades out]
[crowd chanting] Becky!
[passionately] The Man has come around to "N-BEX-T."
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] N-BEX-T!
And The Man is still the N-BEX-T women's champion.
[crowd cheering]
But, but, but…
after a brutal extreme rules match at No Mercy,
The Man is not medically cleared to compete.
[crowd booing]
But, but, but, I made sure Tiffany Stratton wasn't either,
because we beat the ever living piece out of each other.
[crowd cheering]
And I wouldn't have it any other way.
Because every time I step in the ring and defend this title,
I want to give it everything that I have.
I want my opponent to do the same, and Tiffany did just that.
[crowd cheering]
But I told you all, when I won this title,
that I wanted to represent it to the best of my ability.
I wanted to elevate it to heights it had never seen before.
I want to defend it everywhere I go.
And I am looking at the calendar
and I see the next big-ticket item is night one of Halloween Havoc.
[crowd cheering]
And I know I have a bit of a roadblock ahead of me
with Tegan Nox, but I'm wondering,
I…
[challenging music plays]
[crowd cheering]
Becky! Becky, look, not to put you off.
Okay?
Not to put you off.
It's just I've never had the chance to actually tell you this.
June 26th, 2014, the day you made your NXT debut.
That was the first episode of NXT that I ever saw.
[crowd] Oh!
I saw an Irish girl in this ring,
and I started training that very week.
Your debut actually kick-started my career.
[cheers and applause]
-Look… [chuckles gently] -[audience cheering]
I know you know you're The Man.
The whole world knows you're The Man, but…
Do you actually have any idea what you have done for people back home?
What you have done for Irish wrestling?
-What you have done for me? -[crowd cheering]
I will never forget being at the biggest Irish wrestling show that happens.
Two thousand people in the National Stadium.
Before the show started, they were showing these advertisements on the big screen.
A flash of your face popped up.
And this ripple of a roar went across the entire crowd.
Do you have any idea of how inspiring that was
for someone like me coming behind you?
[cheers and applause]
I was always able to push that a bit harder,
go that extra mile because you were here, making the impossible seem doable.
Becky, from up the road from me,
became the first woman to main event Wrestlemania.
[crowd cheering]
[inaudible speech]
-And all these years later… -[crowd chanting]
And all these years later my career finally came full circle.
When I stood side by side with The Man in the main event of NXT.
[crowd cheering]
But as good as standing side by side felt,
I would be lying if I said I wasn't wondering
how it would feel to stand face to face.
[cheers and applause]
And I don't know if you think that I'm ready. [chuckles]
[crowd] Ready!
I think I know it. I think, more importantly, they know it.
[crowd] Yes!
You're ready.
[challenging music plays]
[crowd cheering]
Surprise!
Yeah, that's right!
[music stops]
[crowd cheering]
Becky! You're not the only woman
who came back to NXT with a point to prove.
And Lara, what a speech!
But nowhere in that speech did you mention
that you shocked the world by becoming an NXT women's champion
at the biggest Stand & Deliver of all time.
Only to relinquish it after being drafted and getting injured.
See, I've never lost what's on your shoulder, Becky.
[crowd booing]
So if big-time Becky wants to go between Mondays and Tuesdays, so can I.
[crowd cheering]
Because this will always be home.
These people watched me grow up.
Where you are standing… I got married where you are standing.
[crowd cheering]
And now I'm back for something I never lost.
[challenging music plays]
[crowd cheering]
[indistinct]
Becky, Becky, The Man.
[music fades out]
[crowd chanting]
You truly are The Man, and you deserve to be.
You really do deserve to be. You left NXT,
and you became everything that they said you couldn't.
So I am not going to come out here
and rely on my accolades and my accomplishments.
[crowd booing]
A few weeks ago you looked me in the eye
and told me to sit in the back and rest up but I don't think I want to.
I'm standing here to tell you that I respect you.
I respect your Wrestle Mania's, your Summer Slams,
I respect you so much, Becky.
That's exactly why I'm out here,
to look you dead in the face and tell you I want my women's title back.
[crowd booing]
And at Halloween Havoc, I am taking it.
Okay, okay, okay. Okay!
Okay, you all make some excellent points,
but I think you can do a little less talking
and a little more fighting.
[crowd cheering]
So how about this? How about this?
How about I sit over there on Tom and Jerry,
you entertain me with a good old-fashioned triple threat match?
[cheers and applause]
And the winner will face me at night one at Halloween Havoc.
Welcome to The Big Time!
[crowd cheering]
[exciting music plays]
[indistinct]
[Vic] That's a hell of an idea, Book, for night one,
Halloween Havoc, October 24th.
While we wait to see who is ready for The Big Time tonight,
we find out who is ready to break out.
[music fades out]
[hip-hop music plays]
♪ You know I think it's about time ♪
♪ For you to break out Let's go ♪
♪ Break out the crown… ♪
See the hell of Miss Jackson wave.
Karmen Petrovic doesn't waste time on Mercy.
[music resumes]
Everyone's going to know Lola Vice.
♪ This is the show, it ain't enough… ♪
Jaida Parker stays ten steps ahead of you.
You either got it, or you don't.
And Izzy Dame has got it.
The whole world is about to see what Dani Palmer is capable of.
Kelani Jordan is going to give you
a performance like you've never seen before.
Arianna Grace is back.
You're welcome.
[music resumes]
[Vic] Well, get ready, Booker, because there you see the field.
It will be Izzy Dame, Kelani Jordan one-on-one.
Because the Women's Breakout Tournament begins tonight.
[music fades out]
[Celtic music plays]
[crowd cheering]
[music stops]
[bang]
[music resumes]
[bells rings]
[Beth] The following contest is a tag team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, the team of Tyler Bate.
And representing The Brawling Brutes, Butch!
[Vic] We start tonight with quite the match up.
After an unprovoked attack by Gallus that cost Butch the Heritage Cup,
British Strong Tag Team once again fights an Old Foe next.
[crowd cheering]
[music fades out]
Our superstars have been living in the fast lane Fresh up to the main event.
Tonight our new North American champion,
Trick Williams, looks to whoop his challenger one more time.
That man, Dirty Dom, arrived earlier.
Still hearing Mami last night, win or else.
No Mercy rematch for the North American title in our main event live tonight.
[rock music plays]
[wrestlers mouth the words]
[Beth] Accompanied to the ring by Joe Coffey,
Mark Coffey and Wolfgang Gallus!
[wrestlers mouth the words]
[music resumes]
[indistinct]
[Vic] I want to sit for this Tag Team Match up.
Book, are you even here?
[Booker] I hope you ready, man.
This right here is gonna be a knock-down.
A drag-out…
-…up top botton body prove, man. -[bell rings]
[Vic] Right after Joe Coffey…
-[Booker] Here we go. -[Vic] …with no reason.
It was Coffey who interfered in Butch's Heritage Cup match Saturday
along with the rest of Gallus for no reason.
[Booker] Look, I don't know, I am not going to speculate
like my partner to my left or anything like that.
But look at it, Butch, a bad, bad, bad man.
[Vic] Speculating? There was such a plan that Gallus had…
-[Booker] I don't know the play… -[Vic] Look at Coffey!
One more time an strategy, Wolfgang takes him back.
[Booker] I don't know the play, I don't know all about it.
That's their business. [groans]
Look, concern yourself with business that concerns you, Victor.
[Vic] You've said it for a long time. These five know each other very well.
The next chapter is written tonight in this rivalry between these two.
We thought the British Strong Style reunion was for one night only.
We are in for a treat tonight in this Tag Team match up.
[Booker] Look at Wolfgang. Those Brawling tactics.
I wonder if it will work against Butch and Tyler Bate.
[Vic] Oh! [groans]
A little two-on-one. How about this?
Booker, it is official.
A number one contender, triple threat match.
Who is going to face Becky Lynch night one of Halloween Havoc October 24th?
[Booker] This night looks best. Beautiful Tag Team by these Gallus boys.
As I said, laid Butch in the neutral corner.
I'm loving it, man.
[Vic] I want to go back to Saturday for a moment.
Really, what does Gallus gain? Are there other actions on?
[Booker] You know what it is? Gallus's trying to get back to form.
I'm talking about getting back on track, regain those Championships
for Stacks and Tony D.
That's what it's about.
[Vic] Why stick your nose in Butch's business?
Or Tyler Bate's business?
[Booker] Remember they're competition, man.
If one of these guys get injured, I'm not talking about getting hurt,
a small injury can take you out of the game.
-[Booker] Oh, yeah! -[Vic] Oh!
[Booker] Just like that right there.
[Vic] The family retained the tag team title at No Mercy,
surviving that four way match up.
For the first time tonight, here comes Tyler Bate,
who is always centered.
It takes lot to get Tyler Bate angry.
I wouldn't want to be Gallus here tonight.
And it looks like Bate, Butch is looking for a little two for one.
[crowd cheering]
[Booker] Oh, yes! Two guys cope for the same with No Mercy.
It's all about business. They're bringing the fight to the…
The thing about Bate, [spluttering] this kid, Butch,
they could make a serious run at the tag team Championship.
[Vic] Nice uppercut there by Wolfgang, rocking back Bate.
Bate's trying to counter right back again.
I'm sure you are loving what Gallus did.
Your favorite is Meta-Four.
They're able to sneak their way out of Bakersfield, thanks to Gallus.
Back in double dropkick!
[Booker] Don't blame Meta-Four for that. Don't blame Noam Dar for any of that.
That wasn't his business. [indistinct]
Oh, yes!
[Vic] What a little snap, crackle and pop of the fingers.
Wolfgang's trying to run interference. Double bop and bang!
[Booker laughs]
[Vic] Bate, Butch rolling Gallus on the back foot here on NXT.
-[crowd cheering] -[indistinct]
[Vic] Back in action, we continue live on NXT.
The Gallus boys right now are on top.
Booker, you can't tell me that what we've witnessed in Vegas
wasn't a premeditated attack on Bate and on Butch.
It was planned out to the last detail.
[Booker] What do you want me to do? I'm not gonna disagree with you.
-[Vic] You disagreed earlier with me. -[Booker] I did not.
[Vic] A Schism shot by Coffey. The official was distracted.
It's a Schism shot.
Into the cover, hook of the leg. And it near fall.
[Booker] Come on, perfect tag team match. You know what it is?
It's experience. Gallus is an experienced tag team.
They do this good. Come on! Come on!
[crowd cheering]
Yes, yes!
Did Coffey knock the crap out of him?
Yes, he did!
[Vic] He is trying to fight back in it. Takedown, Coffey.
Take down, Wolfgang.
He is a long way from Butch and he is able to make the tag.
-[Booker] He did it. -[Vic] We look at Butch fired up.
It is very nice. It is a great rock and mark pops.
Walfang rocks as well.
Butch now, a third one. The trifecta.
Butch is rolling.
Wouldn't you feel the same way if you were blindsided like they were?
[Booker] These guys coming in together as a tag team, come on.
Come on. I'm here it.
[Vic] Right now Butch charging right in.
[Booker] Wow! Beautiful shot.
[Vic] And Joe trying to fire up his brother.
Uh-oh. Booker!
[Booker] Oh.
One, two, three, four, five,
six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven,
twelve…
[Vic] Could get disqualified. A big smile on his face.
[Booker] Oh, yeah!
Talking about a little payback.
[crowd chanting] NTX!
[Vic indistinct]
Mark Coffey did not just dropping Butch
into the cover. Butch able to kick out.
[Booker] Where is Wolfgang? He is in a lot of trouble now.
That look in his eye.
That [indistinct]
-[Vic] Butch now. -[Booker] Oh man.
[Vic] Following this match, in moments,
we will hear from the new NXT champion,
Ilja Dragunov.
[Vic indistinct]
Oh, and he hoists Wolfgang!
[Booker] Unbelievable!
[cheers and applause]
[Vic] That's one way to put it. Round and round.
Wolfgang knows where it ends. Only Tyler Bate knows.
[chuckles] And now look at Butch.
Butch realizes, sensing it, trying to seize the opportunity.
Wiping out Wolfgang.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Oh, nice tower by Mark Coffey. Looking for that pile driver.
[Booker] Whoa! What a clothesline, Vic.
[Vic] Tag was made. Butch is legal. Bate.
[indistinct]
[Booker] This is Tyler. I'm loving it right now.
[Vic] Tag. British Strong style.
One night only, what a treat this has been.
Tag team tandem offense. Into the cover.
-[Booker] Wow. -[Vic] What? Joe Coffey. And now…
[crowd booing]
[Vic] The numbers advantage. Like a pack of wolves [indistinct]
[Booker] That's interesting. This is the after party.
[Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa.
-It's-- -[Booker] What is he doing here?
[Vic] He is-- to even the odds. Look at Big Rich.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] He's slugging it out. I don't like Joe Coffey's eyes.
[indistinct]
[Vic] Brawling Brutes and Bate standing tall.
What a fight!
We are going to be in for a fight later.
Three women have one opportunity.
It's been a long road for Valkyria who is one win away
from meeting her idol Becky Lynch for the NXT women's title triple threat match.
That's still to come live here tonight.
But speaking of champions, a new era has begun.
And it's on Saturday [indistinct]
The new NXT champion addresses the Universe Next.
[music fades]
[energetic music plays]
[Vic] No Mercy will need to be shown tonight by Roxanne Perez
who didn't know she would compete tonight.
The number one contender triple threat match,
Becky Lynch her opponent. Halloween Havoc. That's still to come tonight.
[crowd cheering]
[Beth] Please welcome the new NXT champion
Ilja Dragunov!
[Vic] This man's perseverance,
this man's passion has led him to the NXT Championship.
[Booker] Tell you right now.
Watch this man rise all the way through this Championship.
Still a little lackadaisical.
But I tell you right now, it's going to be a hell of a man
to take this Championship off Dragunov.
[Vic] Dragunov feeling the effects of the battle he went through
with Carmelo Hayes in Bakersfield.
He certainly fulfilled his destiny Saturday night at No Mercy.
[challenging music plays]
[crowd cheering]
Ladies and gentlemen,
tonight you can welcome me as The Mad Dragon.
You can welcome me as The Zar.
You can welcome me as [speaking in Russian]
But especially as your new NXT champion!
[cheers and applause]
At No Mercy, Carmelo Hayes, he brought the fight.
And what a fight that was.
[crowd chanting]
He pushed me to places beyond my limits
again and again and again.
So today I stand in front of you barely even able to stand.
But I stand, even in pain.
I stand in front of you as your champion
because I promised I will fulfill my destiny.
I promised I will push the title to the next level beyond any human,
no level of energy.
[crowd cheering]
I will turn this Championship reign
into a symbol of uncomparable passion.
And I will protect this promise with my life.
[cheers and applause]
Long live The Zar!
[cheers and applause]
[rap music plays]
Uh-huh.
Yeah. Uh-huh.
All right. Oh, yeah, man.
Yo, cut the music.
Y'all appreciate the love. I appreciate the love.
[crowd chanting]
Uh-huh.
I hear ya. I like it.
[crowd chanting]
Y'all cut the music. Cut the music. Cut it down.
Hey, Dragunov, let me get straight to business and let you know,
congratulations for winning your Championship at No Mercy.
It's much deserved. For real.
[applause]
But I am not out here because you won your Championship.
I'm out here because somebody else won the Championship at No Mercy.
[cheers and applause]
Trick Williams stands here as your new NXT North American champion.
[cheers and applause]
With all that being said, I must say, thank you.
Why is that?
You see, Dragunov, back at heat wave you showed me something about myself.
You pushed Trick Williams to a whole 'nother level.
This new level Trick Williams that everybody sees, everybody loves,
it's because of you, Dragunov. And I appreciate that.
[cheers and applause]
Now Trick Williams has gold.
And you best believe I'm only going up from here, dawg.
Trick, let me stop you for a second. Like, I'm proud of you.
[cheers and applause]
And at No Mercy you whooped that trick.
[crowd cheering]
[rap music plays]
Hold on. Am I slipping or is that just Ilja?
What's going on here, Trick? Come on, bro.
Look, Ilja,
I appreciate the kind words. I really do.
You said that you were gonna fulfill your destiny
and you did exactly that.
But, Trick, why you thinking Ilja, man?
Come on.
I've been telling you that you're Championship material.
I've been telling you, you have the heart of a champion inside you, bro.
Man, listen. Forget that. I'm proud of you.
You and I, we came up together in front of all these people.
You remember that? And I tell you that for a reason.
Because listen, man, winning that Championship is absolutely amazing
and that's one thing.
But defending it
is a completely different level.
Wait, wait, wait. What you saying, dawg?
-You say I ain't ready for Dom tonight? -That's not what I mean, Trick.
What did you mean?
[crowd cheering]
Actually, actually, I don't care.
I don't care because it's none of my business.
Because as far as I can see,
this has been a conversation between champions.
[crowd chanting]
And if you think we are done [indistinct]
man out.
Hold on, Dragunov. Don't do that. Y'all, check it out.
Hey, Melo, you want the rematch against Dragunov?
I respect that. I'm just saying I feel like I'm ready.
-I feel like-- -Look, look, look, Trick,
there is absolutely no denying that you are not Championship material, bro.
All I'm trying to tell you, if you are trying to follow my footstep
and what I did for that Championship, you need to focus on Dom.
[challenging music plays]
Trick, Trick, Trick.
[crowd booing]
You should listen to your friend Melo.
Because winning a title
and keeping it are two completely different things.
Especially when I'm the one coming for you.
Hold on, y'all. Hold on. I was at Raw yesterday, Dom.
I got one question for you.
You always taking orders from your Mami?
Don't worry about what Mami says.
Dirty Dom is all man.
See that right there, Dom, is your problem.
You always talking about what Mami says.
Mami said this. Mami said that.
Mami said Trick Williams gonna whoop that ass tonight!
[cheers and applause]
I promised Mami…
[crowd chanting]
I promised Mami I was gonna bring home the gold to her
and The Judgment Day.
Hey, no, no, no. Hey, Dom, look, that ain't happening, bro.
You are not doing that, man.
Listen, Trick, you've got to watch out for this guy, man.
You know he will roll alone, man.
Judgment Day, if they want to be starting something,
I want you to know something. I got your back tonight.
Tonight, just like old times, I'll be in your corner, Trick.
Hey, Trick, let me ask you a question.
[crowd booing]
Now that you're a champion, you know,
6'4", 140-- 240, and you are still in Melo's shadow?
[crowd booing]
Y'all, Melo, I know you my dawg. And I appreciate the offer right there.
But I'm gonna have to decline because I got this title by myself
and I'm gonna defend this title by myself.
Tonight…
I'm gonna whoop this trick.
[crowd cheering]
[rap music plays]
[Vic] Trick Williams going at it alone.
Main event still to come here tonight.
Let's go back to this past year, Stand & Deliver, on Wrestlemania Saturday,
the NXT Women's Championship on the line
and it was an aggressive moment for Indi Hartwell, who had her moment
and was finally to get the gold until she had to say good-bye.
It's over. Smile because it happened.
[crowd chanting] Indi Hartwell!
[Vic] And when Hartwell said goodbye, she was drafted to Monday Night Raw.
Another dream come true.
[bell rings]
[Beth] The following is a triple threat number one contenders match
to the NXT Women's Championship.
Introducing first, Indi Hartwell.
[Vic] Three women will enter.
Only one woman one win.
[Vic] Halloween Havoc for [indistinct]
for the NXT Women's tile, who will he be?
We're back live
at NXT triple threat action in just moments here on NXT to find out
who is headed to Halloween Havoc.
Of course we know we got a friend joining us.
The NXT women's champion, the one, the only, Becky, how you feeling?
-How is the world tour going? -It's going brilliantly.
Sure, I have a hole in my arm, but I don't have a hole in my heart
because I still have the Women's Championship.
[Booker] I love it.
[Becky Lynch] And I am feeling better by the day. I already ditched my sling.
[Vic] That's good.
We also know that the winner of this match is headed to night one
of Halloween Havoc October 24th on USA to face you, Becky,
for the NXT Women's Championship.
Something we have been talking about is your heart, your passion, it's unmatched.
Is there anyone as hungry as you? Could it be one of these three?
[Becky] I don't think there is.
I don't think anybody can compete with me at that level.
But I want to see it. I want to see it.
And I think these are three women that might come close.
So many-- Whoever is going to beat me has to be hungry, has to be passionate.
That's what you see.
[Vic] Shoulders down. One more time. Nice by The Prodigy.
-[Brooker] So close. -[Vic] Got herself a near fall.
Triple threat action tonight.
Triple threat Saturday for the WWE women's title.
Iyo Sky, Jay Sekulow, that's Saturday.
But here tonight,
we are trying to find out who is headed to Halloween Havoc.
Right now Roxanne Perez, certainly, Rox to a new level last year.
[Booker] Yeah, meteoric rise. So hard to get there.
But so much honor to stay there.
[Vic] I know all of those ones-- Everybody trying to knock you down.
Indi Hartwell had to relinquish the NXT women's title.
You, too, Becky, had to do that. You did it in 2020.
How tough is it to go through every day knowing you had to hand that title over?
[Becky] Oh, it puts a chip on your shoulder.
You are trying to get it back, tear everybody--
[Vic] into the cover. Hook of the leg. Able to get out.
Becky Lynch, the NXT women's champion here,
on record a few times saying I believe is the greatest female in WWE history.
Another cover. Another hook of the leg. Another near fall because--
-Finally someone's-- -[Becky] You'd be right with that comment.
-[chuckles] -[Vic] I appreciate that.
Does it anger you whether you have Kiana James and Tiffany Stratton
and Roxanne Perez--
Another cover. Shoulders down. Near fall. Oh!
And some of the other women on Raw question your motives?
[Becky] Who is questioning my motives? What are they saying?
[Vic] …Stratton. Why is she going back to NXT?
She just wants to win a Championship.
-Yeah, that's the name of the game. -[Becky] I love this business.
When I got into this business, when I was in NXT,
we always thought we were better than everybody that was on Raw
and Smack Down. I want to see that [indistinct]
I want to see them wanting to be better than me.
I want to know that they have got that hunger, that drive.
[Vic] Oh! It was your debut that kick-started her career,
her passion.
Oh! Just got caught by Indi Hartwell.
[indistinct] Trying to showcase--
there is the combination from Valkyria rocking Hartwell back.
-And this comes-- -[Becky] Oh!
[Booker] I want to know what-- You see that? Valkyria.
[Vic] Oh, triple threat.
Who's gonna pay that switch at Halloween Havoc?
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] The NXT women champion, Becky Lynch coming out to see
because she knows that one of these three will face her
in night one October 24th at Halloween Havoc.
But the champ-- Booker, had a question for you.
[Booker] I think it's awesome that Becky is taking on this next generation.
Earlier tonight she stood face to face with Valkyria.
I was wondering, did you feel any animosity,
any jealousy coming from Valkyria?
[Becky] I don't think it's jealousy. I don't think it's animosity.
Maybe…
she's feeling a little starstruck or something like that, you know?
I am her hero.
I don't think anybody would think that my NXT debut would inspire anybody.
But if we got somebody the caliber of her, I did well.
[Vic] Right now Perez trying to-- She just got caught.
…Valkyria by The Prodigy, certainly she deserves an opportunity.
Will it come at Halloween Havoc at the title?
Kick out.
Left shoulder just getting off the mat.
[Becky] See, what I love about these girls is all of these girls love this.
They love this business. They didn't just come from another sport.
They landed here, came here because they want to fight, want to be the best.
That's why I want one of these to come after me and my title [indistinct]
[Vic] Perez making a long drive to see, to train early on in her career.
Can she win tonight?
Another opportunity to call herself champion.
Another near fall.
[Booker] You know you are not going up that ladder by osmosis.
[Vic] It's hard work. Becky can attest to that.
[Becky] I can tell you that. That's all I did, was hard work.
[Vic] Somebody who worked hard as well is Indi Hartwell
who traveled to America from Australia.
Was in tears at the Elimination Chamber.
[indistinct] before Wrestle Mania.
Her goal tonight is to simply win to get another opportunity at a title.
She never lost, but the same could be said for Perez.
She also never lost the NXT women's title.
[Booker] But Indi worked, is so hard to get there.
And to have to give it up the way she did.
Tonight she has that ultimate chance to be redeemed. I love it, man. Oh!
Beautiful!
-[crowd cheering] -[Vic] Valkyria flying.
Has never hid her admiration for Becky Lynch.
Came to her aid several weeks ago.
Would love to go toe-to-toe, one-on-one.
[Booker] Beautiful job here.
[Vic] And she is flying through the sky.
Now here is that striking ability on display.
[Booker] She got those educated feet. She can go aerial in a heartbeat, man.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Quick combination offense from Valkyria
right to the back of the neck.
And look for that roundhouse kick. Oh, cover! Nice job by Perez.
Perez swinging wildly. Valkyria tried to follow it up with one as well.
All three of these women showing you
what it means to become a number one contender.
The suplex. Bridge. Cover. A kick out again by Perez.
[Booker] Valkyria is showing me something.
She made me a believer when she went toe-to-toe with Ripley.
That says a lot about--
[Vic] The champ is on the edge of her seat like the NXT Universe.
[Becky] The problem is, I want to fight all these women.
Is a Big Time [indistinct] I go around I say.
[Booker chuckles]
[Vic] There will only be one here tonight
which will go to Halloween Havoc night one,
three weeks from tonight.
The challenge here for the NXT women's title in The Big Time.
Right now Valkyria is-- Perez.
[Booker] [indistinct] Perez tonight, seems like she has a different attitude.
Champagne wishes and caviar dreams.
-[Vic] Been the same since-- -[Booker] Oh, yes!
[Vic] The big American Bash. Big offensive maneuver.
Hartwell into the cover.
-But Perez able to continue to fight. -[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] All three women landing their best shots right now,
looking for that home run, that golden opportunity.
Who will be the one standing-- Hartwell pounded by Valkyria.
Shoulders down. Center of the ring, and Hartwell rolling through.
[Booker] That was close, Vic.
Beautiful counter by Indi Hartwell.
[indistinct chatter]
[Vic] The women's division certainly has changed since Hartwell said goodbye.
Oh! It's Kiana James!
James just got dropped by Lynch.
Wait a minute. Back in the ring, the match continuing.
Hartwell's down! Valkyria, splash!
Cover, count.
-One, two, three. -[bell rings]
[Vic] Valkyria to Halloween Havoc.
[victory music plays]
[Beth] Here is your winner, Lyra Valkyria!
[Vic] What the hell is going on with Kiana James?
We got to focus on the here and the now.
Valkyria has her date with her idol, Becky Lynch.
Going back, so close.
The corner. But there Kiana James.
[indistinct] She got dropped by The Man.
Valkyria took to the air with that big splash, secured her spot,
secured her opportunity
because in three weeks on October 24th
it's night one of Halloween Havoc and The Big Time is--
[energetic music plays]
[Vic] Well, that is Becky Lynch still the champion
because Lynch faces Tegan Nox
Monday on Raw for the NXT women's title.
[indistinct chatter]
-Yo, yo, yo. What's up? -What's up, Melo?
Relax. Chill out. How you feeling?
-Nada. Trick got this. -Cut the crap. All right?
I'm the only one who knows how you feel right now.
To lose your Championship on the biggest stage.
-Yeah, you're right. -I know I am right.
Because when you lost on Saturday,
they immediately started chanting for Ilja.
No more Melo chants.
No more he is him, which me, personally, I disagree with, right?
But I can tell that it's bothering you.
All that frustration. That rage.
Take if from the most dominant NXT champion of all time.
Use that frustration, that rage, take it out on everyone!
Destroy everyone! Especially Trick Williams.
-No, you leave Trick out of this. -Leave Trick out of this?
Yeah.
On Saturday, when you lost, where was he?
Huh?
Was he waiting for you to give you a best friend hug
and tell you everything is going to be all right?
Yeah. That's what I thought.
You had to go find him somewhere because he was being selfish.
I told you I would grab your belt. Think about it.
[Vic] Advice for Carmelo Hayes who wants to go back to No Mercy
because he was after [indistinct] in Bakersfield,
celebration cut short by Gigi Dolin
who picked the right time in the right moment
to try to get a little bit of payback on Davenport in Bakersfield.
Coming up in moments, these two will finally go one-on-one
because there is so much animosity towards the other,
frustration has been built up.
They go one-on-one Next live here on NXT.
Okay. All set. Congratulations.
I hope I didn't screw those in too tight.
It's a champions moment.
I am here with a friendly reminder.
Outside of Melo, I am the only person that beat you in the last history.
It's got a nasty little way of repeating himself.
After No Mercy, you think Carmelo Hayes would disagree.
-No Mercy. -I was there.
And I took on bad ass Breakker and put him down.
The way I see it is, nobody stands in my way for the title.
Listen, I would strongly disagree on that.
Okay, Mr. Destiny. Let me give you some advice.
I'd take that title, head over to still photo.
Put it on your shoulder, shine it up real nice,
show those brand-new name plates and get as many pictures as possible
while you still can.
[energetic music plays]
[Vic] The target is now on the back of Ilja Dragunov.
[bell rings]
[Beth] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Blair Davenport!
[Vic] We got to remember this match up was supposed to take place
last week here on NXT,
but Blair Davenport decided to attack her opponent in the dark,
that being Gigi Dolin. How are you going to tell me that's okay?
-[Booker] I am not going to. -[Vic] Hey!
-[Vic] It's Dolin! -[Booker inaudible]
[Vic] Turnabout's fair play, right?
[indistinct]
[Vic] And now Davenport, through the smoke,
just decimated Davenport
in this moment is Dolin.
Got a little payback Saturday on the No Mercy kickoff.
She wants to embarrass Blair here tonight.
I don't know if I heard-- This hasn't even begun.
-Thank you, official. -[bell rings]
[Booker] She needs to put the past behind her. Think about her future.
Her future could be bright. She is a hell of an athlete.
[Vic] Three women compete, become the number one contenders
for the NXT Women's Championship.
Her Championship aspirations in the sights of both these women.
In the back of their mind as well, but I gotta ask you quickly,
as Dolin charging right back in? [chuckles] Right to Davenport.
-[Booker] Here we go. -[Vic] Davenport able to kick out.
How about Lyra stepping up to her idol Becky Lynch
for the NXT Women's Championship at Halloween Havoc?
[Booker] Yes, she did. Tell you right now. Gigi Dolin, she is stepping up.
This is going to be who is the man with the master plan.
-Gigi Dolin has it tonight. -[Vic] Davenport trying to answer.
Right to the lower back. Almost into the spine of Dolin.
And Davenport is someone who is certainly fueled by hatred.
Take another look. Look at the knees buckle of Dolin.
Now into the cover goes Davenport and a kick out.
[Booker] Davenport, she is dangerous, Vic.
Cold, calculated, always looking for that opportunity
to take you out of the game, man.
[Vic] Talk about opportunity. Davenport seems to use-- To her advantage.
[Booker] …like that--
Once you taste that venom, it could be over, man. Oh!
[Vic] And another double stop right to the lower back and Davenport
into the cover, forearm driven across that cheekbone.
And Dolin able just to kick out. I got to say this about Gigi Dolin.
We talked about fear.
She has shown no fear when it comes to Blair Davenport.
[Booker] Gigi, she has been at the top of that mountain, Vic.
She had that feeling once before. She knows.
[Vic] Davenport able to sidestep for a moment.
What a forearm right to the temple.
[Booker] Big shot--
[Vic] And both these women feeling the effects of this match up.
Again, was supposed to take place last week but an attack from Blair Davenport…
Why has Davenport made blindsided attacks her [indistinct]
[Booker] Eliminate the competition.
Blair Davenport, that's become champion-- I love that attitude.
[Vic] She has to get past Gigi Dolin.
Dolin is bringing the fight right to Blair Davenport here tonight.
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, you've got to get disqualified.
I don't think Davenport cares if she got disqualified.
Dolin gets Davenport back into the ring.
Too crows for comfort, I do have to admit.
And now chopping down one knee under the jaw.
-Dolin starts a little bit clothesline. -[Booker] Gigi has to get back on track.
Like that home run hitter, she notes to get that one and she is back on track.
[Vic] Talk about of self-expression, she would love to express herself tonight.
Into the cover. Almost happening a victory tonight.
Gigi Dolin, you know, that's actually a great point, Booker,
to get back on track for a year that Dolin has had
since the start of the year to where we are at now.
Everything she had to go through with her brother
and thinking about this, too, she doesn't want to get disqualified.
-She wants to win. -[Booker] Fight fire with fire. Trust me.
Trust me. Blair Davenport had that chair, would be reeling with it.
[indistinct chatter]
[Vic] And the referee trying his best. Wait a minute! Wait a minute!
The referee-- Dolin from behind! Oh! Gigi got her!
[victory music plays]
[Beth] Here is your winner, Gigi Dolin!
[Vic] How good must that feel for Gigi Dolin here tonight?
[cheers and applause]
Gigi Dolin!
[Vic] Putting her hands on an official.
I don't think Davenport really cares.
[Vic] Booker, last year Roxanne Perez started to check some career goals off.
Last summer specifically.
Tiffany Stratton in the final of the NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
And thanks to winning this Breakout Tournament in this moment,
her breakout moment began because of this tournament.
James, why did you get involved in the triple threat match
and give Perez a chance for the women's Championship?
-Is she worth your while? -Excuse me.
No, thank you. What was the question?
[Vic] Why did you get involved in--
Listen, Roxanne Perez has been the golden child of NXT
since the minute she walked through the door.
Ironically, the same day I walked through the doors of NXT.
You think I was going to let Perez get another chance
to gain another Championship?
No. Breakout Tournament starts tonight and everyone remembers
Roxanne winning it. You know who is in that tournament?
Me.
Everyone loves to see Roxane Perez as tag team champion.
You know who else is a tag team champion?
Me again.
It is now my mission to make sure the entire world sees me above Roxanne.
Some may say you made your point tonight.
What's your plan now?
-I don't need a plan. It's already done. -How? How so?
If Roxanne Perez wants a match against me,
all she has do is get through her opponent next week.
Who is her opponent?
Next week Roxanne Perez goes one-on-one with none other
than The Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka.
[crowd cheering]
Roxanne is ready for Asuka.
…is going to face Asuka.
Is The Prodigy ready for The Empress of Tomorrow?
You know what that is? Quack-quack moment, man.
We are ready for the start
of this year's NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
[Beth] Please welcome the competitors
in the 2023 NXT Women's Breakout Tournament.
From Miami, Florida, Lola Vice.
[Vic] Vice has been heating things up lately.
Can she take the next step here in NXT?
[Beth] From Louisville, Kentucky, Dani Palmer.
[Vic] Shined in brief moments,
but now it's time to see what Palmer is made of.
[Beth] From Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Arianna Grace.
[Vic] Grace competing after suffering an injury after last year's tournament.
Is she ready to finally break out?
[Beth] From Port St. Lucie, Florida, Jaida Parker.
[Vic] …said she is ten steps ahead of the competition.
She is going to have to show it in this tournament.
[Beth] From Albuquerque, New Mexico,
Jakara Jackson.
-[Vic] I know who you like, Book. -[Vic] God, man. She is ready.
[Beth] From Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Karmen Petrovic.
[Vic] Third-degree black belt,
says she doesn't waste time showing mercy on anyone.
[Beth] And the two women competing in the first match of the tournament,
from Boynton Beach, Florida, Kelani Jordan.
-[Vic] Got to consider her the favorite. -[Booker] She is, Vic.
[Beth] And from Niles, Michigan, Izzy Dame.
[Vic] Lives by the motto, you either have it or you don't.
[Beth] These are your 2023 Women's Breakout Tournament competitors
and the first match starts now.
[Vic] Booker, you said in your top three, there are eight women in it,
as you can see by the bracket.
You have chosen half the field to win in this Breakout Tournament.
[Booker] Yeah.
[Vic] There are only eight women.
-Take one. -[Booker] I can't do that.
[Vic] We will see who will be the first to advance
in this year's Breakout Tournament.
And of course I got to go back to Asuka coming here against Roxanne Perez.
Asuka next week if that's made official.
Asuka could be the WWE women's champion if she is victorious Saturday.
[Booker] It's a step-up moment for Roxanne Perez.
I believe in her. It's going to be a hell of a match.
[Vic] We will see who will be the first to step up in this tournament
because Izzy Dame in control.
Physical toughness is what could separate her
from the rest of the field as they will see Kalani Jordan,
who again the former Michigan state spartan, certainly has had some, well,
kind of battle-tested to some degree compared to the other competitors.
[Booker] I see something in her.
Trying to make it to that next level. A lot of talent. Balance.
Grace. All of that. Right now she is in for it.
[Vic] The slide down, trying to get Izzy down as well.
And just too powerful. Too strong.
The former professional volleyball player.
Played D1 at eastern Michigan.
[Booker] I don't know a lot about Izzy Dame. A lot of muscle.
That works to her advantage against Kelani Jordan.
-[Vic] Book, take a look at this. -[Book] Oh, man.
[Vic] Jordan kicks out.
What are you looking for in this tournament?
Izzy making that NXT debut.
[Booker] Izzi gotta understand this caliber is worth its weight in gold.
You've got to show the upper Echelon,
you've got to show something here tonight, Vic.
[Booker] These two setting the tone for the tournament.
Is there an advantage though, Booker, for these two in the first match?
[Booker] You know, the adrenaline, it's all over the place.
But line up and fly straight. I don't think there is any advantage.
I think the nerves is running through both these young ladies.
[crowd chanting] NXT!
[Vic] NXT Universe-- Oh, a nice back breaker.
-[Booker] She is insane, Vic. -[Vic] Talking trash.
That was a unique move somewhat. The bottom rope across the throat.
Almost able to pick up the victory. Now in control, Dame.
You see the watch party for this Breakout Tournament.
The competitors are in watching in the front row,
all eyes on this match up.
All eyes on who will be the first superstar to advance.
You think about how big this tournament could be for the eight women involved.
[Booker] Let's talk about the two right here.
Izzy Dame, always you think about, you know, that game plan,
that strategizing. Izzy right now is looking good.
[Vic] Tiffany Stratton was in the finals last time for the NXT Women's title.
Right across the throat. Impressive offense. Unique style by Dame.
Stratton, Wilson, Roxanne Perez, the winner last year.
Went on to also win the Iron Survivor last year,
part of NXT deadline. Saturday, December 9.
So right now Jordan trying to make it to the next round.
Looking for the submission. Looking to advance.
Right now what is your first impression of Izzy Dame?
[Booker] Right now Izzy is ripping Kelani Jordan like a rag doll.
It's not going to last much longer, Vic.
[Vic] Trying to fight the way free. Roll down. Shoulders down one more time.
Referee, great position. Able just to kick out.
You talk about a bracket buster for sure. This would have to be considered one.
As I mentioned, the most, Kelani Jordan is the odds-on favorite.
Has to be in the top two for some,
unlike-- who took half the field to win.
A nice counters, nice take down in Jordan. Starting to feel it--
[Booker] Beautiful, Vic.
[Vic] This goes back to [indistinct] Jordan battle-tested,
in deep waters previously.
[Booker] Definitely got to give Kelani a lot-- They are young.
I mean, it could happen in a moment.
-[Vic] From the top! -[Booker] Oh man!
[Vic] Able to power out
and maybe going back to your point of the advantage of Dame,
coming through, able to kick out, a nice counter.
Right back in. Planted Jordan. Jordan took the out.
The cover to advance. And near fall.
[Booker] These ladies are taking to the limit right now.
Let you know how much this tournament really, really means.
Talking about that line of Roxanne Perez.
[indistinct]
[Vic] Also talking about Stratton/Perez.
Superstars like Fallon Henley, Kiana James a year ago.
For Kelani Jordan, uh-oh, in the drop zone.
Got her with the moonsault. Into the cover.
-Jordan, the first to advance. -[Booker] Wow.
[Beth] Here is your winner, Kelani Jordan!
[Vic] We talk about the butterflies.
We talk about the advantage of being the first match.
We saw the watch party. Everyone looking on.
Everyone in the NXT Universe saw what both these women were made of.
For Izzy Dame, she was close in this match up to having an upset.
But Kelani Jordan able to battle through, hit the split-legged moonsault,
connected perfectly.
She also had the presence of mind to realize Dame was back in the ring
at that moment and capitalized
as Jordan is the first superstar to advance in the Breakout Tournament.
Congratulations to Kelani Jordan.
Social media is blowing up right now I am sure for Kelani Jordan.
Back to something that transpired on social media.
Bickering of sorts.
It had to do with a picture that Thea Hail posted.
Because of this back and forth between Lopez, Jacy Jayne
and Lola Vice, these four are going to compete in a tag team match in moments.
-Dude, I don't want that. -That's fine.
-I don't like that at all. -Yes.
-Jacy? [indistinct] -Yeah.
-Speak of the devil. -Anthony, don't mean to interrupt,
but can we support you tonight for your match?
-Like ringside? -Yeah. Shouldn't be a problem now.
-Oh, like a chaperone? -I don't think so.
I think we are okay.
Actually, on second thought, might not be such a bad idea.
Ringside, supporting you, supporting us. It would be a good idea, actually.
-Whatever you say. -Chase U on three.
-Come on. -Yeah.
-One, two, three. -[everybody] Chase U!
-Hey, weren't expecting that, were you? -Shut up.
-[woman 1] Chase, you coming? -Yeah. I'll be right there.
[mysterious music plays]
[energetic music plays]
[bell rings]
[Beth] The following contest is a tag team match up scheduled for one fall.
First, the team of Thea Hail and Jacy Jayne.
[Vic] Booker, we have seen a unified Chase U.
-Are my ears deceiving me? -[Booker] I am not going there yet, okay?
[tense music plays]
[elevator rings]
[Beth] And their opponent, the team of Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice.
[Vic] Back to social media between these four
because it was Vice and it was Lopez who started this, the shopping,
the comparing of Jacy and Thea Hail.
They say it takes a lot more than just shopping to become a grown-ass woman.
-[Booker] Can I say this? -[Vic] You can say whatever you want.
[Booker] The last time we saw Lola Vice was with Roxanne Perez.
She showed me something, Vic.
I think she is the real deal.
[bell rings]
[Vic] How about that mocking from Hail and Jacy Jayne?
[Booker] Oh, don't forget about the wrecking ball back here.
[Vic] Here we go.
Hail nice counter taking on Lopez.
Andre Chase, the rest of University was supporting Thea Hail.
[Booker] Last time we saw that from Thea Hail's side it was a disaster.
[Vic] Why you say that?
-[Booker] Something like that-- -[Vic] Oh, there is Elektra Lopez now.
Of course, the team of Lopez and Vice. Lopez into the cover.
A leg and a kick out.
They certainly have been raising eyebrows, including your eyebrows last week.
-[Booker] What I like about Lopez. -[Vic] I'm not-- What do you like--
[Booker] …and when I say everything, I mean everything.
[Vic] All right. Oh! A kick. You could hear that.
And another kick right back. The official did not see Lopez.
[Booker] I told you, Vic. I told you earlier. Lola Vice is the real deal.
Got that MMA background, educated kicks.
Oh, yes, man!
[Vic] Into the cover. Another kick out.
Part of the Breakout Tournament with Kelani Jordan,
just secured the first victory in the tournament.
-First to advance. -[Booker] One of my top three, Vic.
[Vic] Vice trying to control the body of Thea Hail.
Trying to get back on track.
What makes this duo, that of Lopez and Vice, different than other partnerships?
-Hail and James-- -[Booker] Because it's not a friendship.
By any means necessary, let's get this. That's what makes a difference.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] NXT Universe along with the Chase U student section
trying to rally Thea Hail in this moment.
And look at Hail. She is fighting angry here tonight.
Takeout of Vice. And that opens the door.
Can she get there to Jacy Jayne?
We know how good Jayne is in tag team competitions.
-A cheap shot by Vice. -[Booker] Yeah. That's legal, Vic.
You got five seconds, man.
[Vic] Still to come, the north American title on the line,
Trick Williams, Dirty Dom.
It's a No Mercy rematch here in our main event on NXT.
Right now this is a grudge match of sorts which began on social media.
Hail trying to make the tag. Halfway there.
Chase trying to root her on.
So close to Jacy Jayne and finally could that be the moment?
-Yes. -[Booker] Here comes the rock star, baby.
Hit me with your best shot!
[Vic] Jayne charging right in.
Kicked Lola Vice so hard, she knocked herself down.
[Booker] You've got to do it, Vic.
[Vic] Thea looking good.
You see the look that Jayne shot. Off the neck-breaker into the cover.
Vice able to get that left shoulder.
She was going to chase here. Bam.
Heavy artillery to try to pick up the win.
[Booker] What a mentor in Jacy Jayne.
-[Vic] She is a mentor? -[Booker] Jacy Jayne.
[Vic] Jacy Jayne though is in control.
She is showcasing her will here to Hail and the rest of Chase U,
-even though-- -[Vic] Oh, wow!
[Vic] Jayne trying to answer to Thea earlier.
She did though.
Trying to do the right thing by allowing Chase U to come ringside
by letting Thea Hail peek for herself.
[Booker] Bad idea, Vic.
I am not into the cheerleaders or anything like that. The pep rallies.
Ringside. Pep rally squad. [chuckles]
[Vic] Right now forget about the squad. Looking for a tag is Hail.
Hail makes the tag. And here we go.
Looking for that kimura. Locked in.
-[bell rings] -[Vic] No choice.
[cheers and applause]
[celebratory music plays]
[Beth] Here are your winners by submission,
Jacy Jayne and Thea Hail!
[Vic] I don't know if you are getting confused by a pep squad.
Nonetheless, big victory for Hail and Jayne.
We are just finding out that the former NXT champion
Carmelo Hayes, we are catching up with Carmelo.
[man 3] Melo, Melo. You are no longer the NXT champion.
Yeah, and it sucks. But what do you want from me, man?
[man 3] Are you going to take Bron's advice?
Absolutely not.
As a matter of fact, I requested a match next week against Bron Breakker.
I just got off the phone with somebody who gave me advice,
told me what I needed to hear.
That man's name is John Cena.
The greatest of all time, John Cena. 16-time world champ John Cena.
He had to get up 15 times and keep moving forward.
That's what he told me to do. You know what else he told me?
Next week in my match against Bron he is going to have my back,
be in my corner.
[cheers and applause]
Whoa! John Cena is coming to NXT!
My man JPL don't wall him big match John for nothing, man.
John Cena, the greatest of all time is coming here to NXT
to be in the corner of Carmelo Hayes.
Unbelievable! And what a match up that's going to be.
Because the champ indeed is coming to Tuesday Night.
The youngest Wrestlemania main event ever
for that weekend is going to run it back.
Hayes/Breakker and John Cena is going to be in the corner of Carmelo Hayes
in this huge one-on-one encounter.
The greatest of all time, John Cena, is coming to NXT!
[energetic music plays]
[Vic] We try to calm ourselves back down. Oh, Mami has arrived.
And Mami does not seem very happy in this moment.
We know when it comes to Dominik Mysterio,
Mami told him, "Win or don't come home."
North American title, main event is next on NXT.
[Vic] And it's breaking news.
Moments ago, if you did not hear, John Cena is coming to NXT
for the first time ever on NXT TV.
Not only John Cena, but the youngest main event
in Wrestlemania weekend history.
They run it back.
Bron Breakker faces Carmelo Hayes
and John Cena will be in the corner of Carmelo Hayes.
The 16-time world champion comes to NXT Live next week.
[energetic music plays]
And this just in.
Also coming to NXT for the first time, it's the American nightmare.
Cody Rhodes, who has something he wants to talk about.
Rhodes to make a major announcement live here on NXT next Tuesday.
And this one has been made official.
A hard battle tonight, Roxanne Perez, she is in for a hard battle next week
as the most dominant NXT women's champion,
Asuka returns to NXT.
Can The Prodigy beat The Empress of Tomorrow?
Next week live on NXT.
But right now it is time for our Championship main event.
[challenging music plays]
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] You read the Internet last night, heard that Wade Barrett freestyle?
Better than yours?
[Booker] Roll over here, let me show you how to do this.
[singing] What? Yeah.
Uh-huh. I like it.
Oh, yeah, man.
That's it, Trick Williams.
[Vic] It's not only Trick Williams,
that is the new north American champion who showed no fear
but confidence last night on Raw.
[Booker singing] Yeah. Uh-huh. I like it.
Oh, yeah, man.
[Vic] I think Wade started a trend last night doing this.
[Booker] It's what he did, Vic. Okay?
[bell ringing]
[Beth] The following contest scheduled for one fall is for
the NXT North American Championship!
[cheers and applause]
[Beth] Introducing first the challenger,
accompanied by the women's world champion, Rhea Ripley,
representing The Judgment Day,
Dominik Mysterio!
And his opponent,
he is the NXT North American champion,
Trick Williams!
[Vic] It's a No Mercy rematch.
[crowd chanting]
[Booker] Uh-huh.
[Vic] We talked about Monday Night Raw,
the confidence that Trick showed.
[bell rings]
[Vic] The women's world champion, Rhea Ripley said to Dominik,
"If you don't come home with the gold,
don't bother coming home at all."
[Booker] That's motivation.
My wife tells me that every week, "Bring home the bacon
and make sure you get a gallon of milk before you get home as well."
[Vic] Join the club on that one, Booker.
Trick Williams, drop kick right on the face.
Right into the face again of Dominik Mysterio.
And calling out Dom for never doing anything solo.
Guess what, Book? He didn't get the job done.
[Booker] But right here in the middle of it,
it will be hard though.
[Vic] North American Championship is on the line.
Williams is rolling.
-[indistinct] -[crowd chanting]
[Vic] No doubt who the NXT Universe is behind in this match up.
Trick Williams defending his north American title
against the former champion Dirty Dom.
A bold move by Trick Williams to be out here solo.
Telling Carmelo Hayes he wanted to do on his own.
[Booker] I tell you right now, Carmelo said something that 100%,
I mean, win this Championship is one thing.
You are really not a champion until you--
-[Vic] Wait a minute! -[Booker] Oh, wait.
[Vic] The undisputed tag team champion.
And this is a distraction for Dirty Dom.
Señor Money in the Bank.
And here's Rhea Ripley fans--
[Booker] How many times have I told you?
It's about checks. It's about Championships.
It's about that, man. Oh, yeah!
[Vic] Ripley posted today online, everything rides on today.
A busy week for The Judgment Day.
Started in California this past Saturday.
Into the cover goes by Mysterio. Off the elbow to regain his title.
Started this past Saturday. His Saturday will be in Indianapolis.
Will be in Smackdown on Friday.
As you see right here, another elbow. Trick Williams.
We got to remember for Judgment Day, a tag team against Cody
and Jey Uso streaming on WWE on Peacock.
Cody may have gold on Tuesday with his major announcement.
Trick Williams trying to keep the gold from going back around the waste
of Dominik Mysterio.
[Booker inaudible]
These are the times when you find out who really are your friends, Victor.
[Vic] And a little extra torque on that Irish-- and Dom right back in.
Riding high because Judgment Day is here.
Dom was furious following his match at No Mercy.
Refused to talk to us. Mysterio almost in cruise control.
[Booker inaudible]
[Vic] NXT North American Championship on the line.
It's our main event.
The challenger Dominik Mysterio in control.
Looking to regain the title.
Oh, able to-- Trick Williams, first title defense.
Told his friend, Carmelo Hayes, his brother, Carmelo Hayes,
"I don't need the help tonight. I don't need the backup.
Thank you for offering it. I have to do this alone."
And now he may be regretting that decision.
Señor Money in the Bank and the undisputed tag team champion.
[Booker] Damian Priest and Finn Balor are here.
You know, Trick,
he might have got the hell up out of here, man.
[Vic] You felt the air leave this place when Judgment Day arrived.
[crowd booing]
Trick Williams is going to need an effort here tonight to retain
his north American Championship.
[Booker] Cruise control right now [indistinct]
[Vic] Three amigos for Mysterio.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Williams, a nice counter.
You've got to believe that even those Judgment Day is here
and Ripley's mad, the NXT Universe is rallying Trick Williams right now.
Just lift him in his place.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Williams whooped-- last week.
[indistinct] one more time as now--
Can he whoop him one more time? Oh! Dominik comes to the rope. Big kick.
-[Booker] Beautiful. -[Vic] Bam!
-That was Booker t-esque. -[Booker] He is a fighter, Vic.
[Vic] You know the emotions were flowing Saturday night
for Williams whose family was there.
They flew across the country. He didn't disappoint them.
He doesn't want to disappoint them tonight. Big slam.
Williams almost looking around, realizing there is a numbers advantage
and it's not in his favor.
Up and down! For the match.
-Oh! -[Booker] So close, Vic. So close.
[Vic] Sneaking that left shoulder open. Wait a minute.
Ripley just sent in the Championship-- Oh, Williams!
[indistinct] Williams, kick out. That right shoulder up.
-[Booker] So close, Vic. -[Vic] He hesitated.
Made him pay. But it wouldn't keep Williams down.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Oh! Wow! A kick out.
And now there goes Dom right back on top.
Dom now the aggressor.
Everybody on social media, he doesn't want to let down Mami,
doesn't want to disappoint Rhea Ripley.
[Booker] He is the youngest the sport has produced.
[Vic] Williams dropped. And Williams is right there.
Set up perfectly to dial it up, 619.
Mysterio connects.
Now Mysterio starting the clock.
Mysterio won like this in the past.
Looking for the-- Knee's up.
[Booker] Last-ditch effort. Here we go.
Oh, yeah! Oh, yeah! That's it.
[Vic] Ripley, what the-- JD McDonough.
Williams is fighting.
Every last one of them.
The briefcase. The Money in the Bank briefcase.
From behind, Ripley distracted.
Williams is out. Mysterio.
No, no, no, no, no!
[Booker] That's your day.
-Cover. Right there. -[bell rings]
[victory music plays]
[Beth] Here is your winner and new NXT North American champion,
Dominik Mysterio!
[Vic] New damn nook and cranny in any arena.
Even here tonight.
Whether it's Ripley, whether it was McDonough,
the referee was distracted.
Too many players out there. Too many pieces on the chess board.
And there was Balor right up side the jaw
to open the door for Dirty Dom.
And I can't believe I am about to say it.
Dom gets the north American title back.
Just absolutely disheartening. Strength in numbers.
But this Judgment Day retained the undisputed tag team Saturday.
[music continues]
Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman.
I just want to make sure I got this straight.
Next week live on NXT for the first time ever on cable television
Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker will renew their storied rivalry.
Now, this is the same Carmelo Hayes, Melo,
that is accepting advice from the second greatest of all time
John Cena.
But the same John Cena that keeps getting involved in bloodline business.
Which means the bloodline has to reciprocate.
So the greatest of all time, your tribal chief,
Roman Reigns,
has bestowed upon me the task force
and the privilege of providing wisdom to Bron Breakker.
Not through a television screen.
Not on a telephone.
Not long distance. No.
Up close, in person,
in Bron Breakker's corner next week,
Why?
On NXT.
Subtitles: Jessica Fanelli ext week,