[announcer] Then …
[wrestler] Whoo!
[announcer] Now …
Forever.
[Vic] On Halloween, the spookiest two-night event comes to an end.
[female voice] An evening with monsters and mayhem.
This is Halloween havoc.
We're going to have so much fun.
[manic laughter]
[man screams histerically]
[man 1] All I want is …
Heritage Cup much
[Vic] Kelani Jordan. Lola Vice.
The finals of the women's breakout tournament.
[female announcer] Your breakout star of the year.
Lola Vice.
[heavy metal music]
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven
will have to defend their women's tag team title.
Can Chase U bring them to campus?
[wrestler] I want to smack out that smile off your face.
[unintelligible]
[suspense music]
[crowd screaming]
He is here! It's Von Wagner!
But now it's time for me to end this.
Me and you.
For the North American championship.
[Vic] Nathan Frazer arrived for the occasion.
[crowd screaming]
Good night.
[Vic] The Kardiak Kid has returned.
[Kardiak Kid] You thought that I was done around here?
Stay tuned.
[Vic] For the NXT Championship, the trilogy, the rematch.
Haze, Dragunov, three.
[wrestler] I will bounce but I won't break.
Camilo Haze won't break.
My motivation is stronger than ever.
I've gotta do what I've gotta do.
Just as Trick.
[Vic] Trick is back!
[suspense music]
Dragunov!
[defiant music]
Look, look, look! What's going on?
[struggling and screaming sounds]
[heavy metal music playing]
[Vic] The time for trick-or-treating is over.
Because the countdown is on!
Tonight, we find out who will be the first
to head to our next premium live event deadline.
Welcome to NXT!
[crowd screaming and chanting]
[intro music]
[announcer] The following is for the NXT Heritage Cup Championship.
The challenger, representing Alpha Academy.
Akira Tozawa!
[Vic laughs] Akira Tozawa… I don't mean to laugh.
[Booker] Where you at?
[Vic] It was quite the plan that Tozawa executed his trick
into this Heritage Cup Championship Match.
[Booker] Tozawa's gotta do something else, man.
This kid's been around for quite some time, debuted in 2016.
Perhaps this may be his night. I doubt it.
[Vic] History is noton the side of Noam Dar.
Seven previous meetings. Has never beaten Tozawa.
[electronic music]
[crowd chanting]
[electronic music continues]
[announcer] Representing Meta-Four.
Here is the NXT Heritage Cup Champion,
Supernova 11!
Noam Dar!
[Vic] Noam Dar, talking. Noam Dar, looking confident…
Let's remind everyone of the rules.
Six three-minute rounds.
Unique match, you need a unique set of skills,
the first superstar that achieves two points
wins or, if you knock your opponent clean out,
the match is over.
And Noam Dar now is on top of his Heritage Cup.
You probably felt bad for Dar after Halloween.
[Booker] Why would I feel bad?
-That's your main man. -4-time Heritage Cup winner.
[commentator 2] He's on the top talent here, in the NXT.
I mean… Come on, man.
He is the man.
Three times. Why do we have to do this every time?
-Where does your math add up? -Four times.
-How?, how? -Four times, man, c'mon.
[bell rings]
Now is official. What a way to kick off the night.
Heritage cup on the line.
You see the three minutes in the right side of the corner.
We've got, of course, Alpha academy here.
Otis, Chad Gable, Maxxine Dupri.
On one side we've got your main man.
You know what's interesting? Meta-Four looking around…
They don't have the numbers advantage here tonight.
[Booker] Why would they need to?
They always need that damn number advantage.
Why don't you just give Noam Dar his props.
He's more than this that we've seen.
They call him the Supernova, Vic. You know what that means?
That means he is a star man.
[Vic] 40 seconds removed in the first round.
I've never questioned Noam Dar's ability in the ring.
-Yes you have. -No, I haven't.
I've never questioned his ability in the ring.
I've questioned his integrity.
How many times you've said he wouldn't be prepared for this match?
And that goes back to his integrity!
[unintelligible]
He is a technician. He's a precision technician, Victor.
[Vic] Shoulders down.
He acted like he was on a safari riding an elephant.
Booker, what do you mean I questioned if we was prepared?
Why wouldn't I?
It's fine. We will move on.
90 seconds removed here in the first round.
Oh, headband is off.
Tozawa is fully focused on this match.
[unintelligible]
Tozawa is able to stay one step ahead.
Dart shoulders down one more time.
The pace is quickening in this match.
We tipically don't see these Heritage Cup matches
in the first round start so fast.
Because you have to pace yourself.
Oh, nice.
You gotta understand.
Tozawa, he's going straight to shake it, Vic.
[crowd chanting]
Could be a big week for Tozawa.
Seven years ago, this week, he moved to the United States
from Japan.
He could become the Heritage Cup champion tonight.
As we're inside 45 seconds here in round one.
Oh, what the heck?
What is that?
I'm talking about the hip thrust.
He is like Shakira. Those hips don't lie.
30 seconds now.
Tozawa, don't think about it, do it.
25 seconds.
Is he looking at…?
[crowd screaming]
He's talking…
Tozawa is wasting some time!
That might come back to bite Tozawa.
9 seconds down. 7 and 6.
Tozawa's getting back in the ring.
And 3.
Dar's up. Both superstars…
are gonna be saved by the bell.
And I go back to that moment where Tozawa lost focus.
Think about what was said last night by Chad Gable.
You have to stay focused.
You gotta be able to focus on the task at hand.
Speaking of tasks,
the Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifying Matches begin tonight.
And later tonight, Trick Williams, Carmelo Haze.
Face to face.
Friend or foe.
We know there's 20 seconds in between rounds.
Round two is about to start.
Is that gonna be a missed opportunity for Tozawa?
[Booker] Probably a huge missed opportunity.
Noam Dar looking for a submission here in round 2.
Tozawa now on top.
Looking for the knee bar is Noam Dar.
Dar having to kick out.
We're gonna miss Dart this time, from behind.
30 seconds through the…
[commentator 1 and 2] Whooo!
Beautiful! Beautiful!
Oh, yes!
Bell rings.
The clock is run out.
And round 3!
That is disqualifying!
[Booker] I don't think it hit him.
[commentators speak over the other]
Let's go back.
Let's go back to the action from round number 3.
This was moments ago.
There was the… that would be the first fall.
Noam Dar just needs one more decision
to retain Tozawa.
He is on his back foot.
He has to play catch up
in the course of a three-minute round.
This is a 20 second break in between.
And this is a strategy.
[Booker] Yes…
[unintelligible]
Beautiful. Beautiful work.
[Vic] Started the round number 4.
Tozawa's part of the global heritage invitational.
You would think he didn't score a single point
in that invitational.
There would be a chip on his shoulder.
[Booker] We're in the second half of this Heritage Cup…
And he still don't have a point, Vic.
What are you going to give to Tozawa?
When are you going to give Otis his props?
[Booker] It's not about props.
Don't bring Otis into this. He's a big guy.
Is checking on the outside. Maxxine Dupri.
Invaluable time ticking off the clock for Dar.
He's got all the time in the world
because he's at one fall to knock him down.
Locking in the ankle lock
and staring right at the monster.
[inaudible]
[Vic] Speaking of… [Booker] Wooow!
There goes Tozawa.
The Stamina Monster! One more time.
Don't look at the cup!
Get up! Get up, Dar!
[Booker ] Let me tell you… Tozawa is impressive right now.
Oh!, Woo!
That could change everything.
'Cause Tozawa now
has a minute 40 and counting.
Superman Punch doesn't connect.
Look at Dar.
Dar's on one foot rolling through
into the ankle lock of his own!
[Booker] You gotta move… You gotta get to the ropes.
He will have to save himself
'cause there's 90 seconds.
Can he hang on for 90 seconds?
Oh, wooa!
[announcer] Akira Tozawa has scored the second bomb.
Tozawa has already won 17 championships in the WWE.
He is on the verge of his 18th.
[crosstalk]
I think that was the giveaway, Vic.
I think he's…
You are always able to make anything Dar does
smell like roses.
But right now, the smell,
the taste of victory could be Tozawa.
Round 5 started.
Looking for the knockout blow.
Looking for that second blow.
[Booker] Oh, no!
Oh, no! Oh, no!
[Vic] Whoooa! [laughs]
Angle slam on the neck.
Oh, no! Wooow…
[crowd chanting "Akira"]
30 seconds on the clock, in round 5.
Dar, you may be wondering how much is left?
[Booker] Oh, baby.
Beautiful back elbow strike by Dar.
You gotta go back to the last round,
the missed kick from Dar connecting with the post.
The ankle lock.
You see Dar favoring that left ankle.
[Booker] This stage is gonna be damn bad…
That Supernova… That rising star…
He's got to have the advantage due to the experience
in this sort of matches, in this situations.
Cover! And another near fall.
Under a minute 50 here in round five.
And bam! German Suplex with a bridge!
[Booker] God, man! Let me tell you something.
I gotta give Tozawa his props.
He's letting it all hang out here tonight, Vic.
Tozawa certainly has improved under the guidance of Master Gable
in the Alpha Academy.
But, look at Dar, trying to lock in the knee bar.
Tozawa able to get back to his feet.
Shift the momentum, shift the weight.
Looking for a German suplex.
And now we're approaching the final 60 seconds in round 5.
This could be it for Tozawa.
That could be the knockout blow.
[Booke] Is that one guy that has your number.
-How many times you said Tozawa? -Seven!
Sometimes is just that guy…
That one guy…
Number eight!
Tozawa earlier in the match up went for this giant senton…
Hey!
Oh, main man Mensa…
Under 60 seconds… Round five.
And Lash pulled Dar to safety!
Oh, come on!
The official didn't see it.
Dar back into the ring.
Look at what's going on with Alpha academy.
The referee didn't see Lash Legend.
Tozawa didn't see the Nova Roller!
And we just saw Noam Dar retain…
[announcer] Here is your winner, and still the NXT Heritage Cup Champion
Noam Dar!
-Unreal… -Yes, man…
[music]
This was the first for Noam Dar.
But after striking the post, he pulled out his ankle.
Tozawa took advantage listening at Master Gable.
Forcing the submission to knock him at one.
And this was the deciding factor.
The official was distracted.
Lash pulled Dar out to safety.
That would open the door, bam.
And proved to be the difference maker for Noam Dar
who once again retains his Heritage Cup.
Wait… What's he doing?
[audience shouting]
[unintelligible chatter]
[slap sound]
Chad Gable gets hip tossed.
[crowd booing]
[crowd cheering]
Alpha academy did not like
how Meta-Four played the game here tonight.
Meta-Four one day is gonna pay.
[Vic] What Meta-Four did wasn't right.
[Booker] Right?… about what?
You know… You know…
You are just biased.
-I'm not biased. -You're biased.
I want to move on to something that's coming up
in a few weeks.
It's the five premium live event of the year.
It's NXT deadline on Saturday, December 9.
Tickets on sale now at ticketmaster.com
And we start the qualifying matches
here tonight.
Not one but two.
They were selected by this hall of famer.
[music]
Hello, NXT.
The hard core legend here, WWE hall of famer Mick Foley.
And I'm so exited because HBK Shawn Michaels
has granted me the honor of selecting the qualifying matches
this week for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Let's start with the women.
I've been watching the NXT women's division for a long time.
And it's extremely strong.
Two of the top women I want to specifically talk about.
Fallon Henley and Tiffany Stratton.
Their match last week never took place due to Tiffany's attack.
So, I say we absolutely see that match this week
and we up the stakes just a wee bit
with the winner punching their ticket to deadline.
As far as the men… Two guys I've been watching a long time
long before any of you knew their names.
Dijak.
Always thought this guy was a future champion.
But in order to get to deadline, Dijak will have to get past
a guy I've known and followed since he was a teenager,
the big strong boy, Tyler Bate.
It's gonna be a great match up of different styles.
I can't wait to see these matches.
Until then, have a nice day.
[announcer] Two huge matches here tonight.
And there you see, WWE ambassador Gabi Butler,
star of Netflix TV series "Cheer",
talking to the new women's champion, Lyra Valkyria,
who's about to address the NXT universe live.
Awesome. Amazing.
But did you see…?
I think we can all agree
that I made my NXT woman's breakout tournament look super easy.
But you already knew that because you were the fav from day one.
But all be happy.
You're all gonna be remembered
as a small footnote in my success.
Right, Kelani?
Lola… Whatever helps you sleep at night.
You better put that contract in half with Elektra.
Because without her you wouldn't have beaten me.
Okay.
Ladies, we can't change the past.
Listen. What we decide to do with that contract is none of your business.
Don't be jealous 'cause you lost.
What is there to be jealous of?
We only lose when we quit.
She's just jealous.
Wow! NXT women's breakout tournament winner.
Congrats!
Doesn't look like it went into your head at all.
Let me explain something to you, Lola.
It's one thing to win that.
But it doesn't mean you automatically become champion.
If I were you, I wouldn't make enemies at the entire locker room.
[in Spanish] And if I do, what will you do?
[in Spanish] You don't wanna know.
[Lola seethes]
Let's go.
Thanks, girl.
-Well It seems like… -Will you shut up?
How rude!
[announcer] Tensions running high in the women's locker room.
[crowd cheering]
[music]
[crowd screams]
Please welcome your new NXT women's champion.
Lyra Valkyria.
Booker, It's been quite a few weeks for this superstar.
She shocked some.
Did she shock you when she defeated Becky Lynch
for the NXT women's championship?
[Booker] She shocked the world.
They say the road to the throne is long.
Eleven months, she showed up in Decemeber.
Now look at her.
She's the NXT women's champion.
My God, man.
Valkyria's soaring to new heights here at NXT.
[crowd chanting "Lyra"]
I never dreamed that it could happen the way that it did, but…
Lyra Valkyria is your NXT women's champion!
You know, whoever said that you should never meet your heroes…
Well… They clearly never met Becky Lynch.
Because she's a true legend.
[crowd screaming]
But, I didn't just meet my hero.
I beat her.
I defeated an icon.
And now the finest prize in NXT is around my waist.
[crowd clapping hands]
At Halloween havoc, I brought it.
Becky sure as hell that brought it.
But something that I will forever remember is that…
all of you guys,
made this place feel like magic.
[crowd clapping hands]
We showed the world what a main event women's title match
is all about.
And you have all seen my story.
And every bit of that is true.
But I know I'm not the only woman that dreams of holding this.
And I know that that locker room is packed full of hungry competitors
that want to take this from me.
And I know that all of their eyes are fixed on the Iron Survivor's…
challenger deadline…
[Vic] Look at that… That's
Hey, it's ok. Let her through.
Let her through.
[crowd screaming]
Lyria can't be happy after being pulled from the number one contender
Battle Royal last night…
But, why is she here?
Can I help you, Zaia?
[background noise]
Did you see what I did to your hero
Becky Lynch last night?
Yes.
I saw your attack.
All because Becky told you that if you want a championship
you should go and win one.
[audience screams surprised]
[Zaia laughs frantic]
Now I plan to take yours.
[man] Hey, you're the champ.
[crowd booing]
[cross chatting]
You want this, Zaia?
That belonged to me!
She knocked out her rivals.
She wants to do the same to Lyra Valkyria.
I'm aware I come across chilled.
Zen, if you will.
But don't mistake my way of being for a lack of drive and intensity,
because I'm always pinpoint laser focused.
Mick Foley put me in this match because he sees what I see.
The Iron Survivor Challenge is something that a big, strong boy
can sink his teeth into.
In fact, is something I need
because I'm tired of living on a resume of the past.
It's time to unlock my future.
And, yes. Dijak is massive.
He hits like a tank and moves like a cruiser.
But this David has slain many Goliaths in the past
and tonight will be no different
when I take Mr. High Justice himself
for an airplane spin on my way to NXT deadline.
Namasté, boys and girls.
Alright. Your time, are you ready?
Hell, yes, because you know what? The games are over.
I'm getting in the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Finally, one of us is getting an opportunity around here.
[exhales]
You need us out there?
Nope. I'm locked in.
Keep the eyes in the back of your head.
You know she plays dirty.
I know.
But tippy time is over. It's my time now.
-Good luck out there. -You got this.
Fallon is full of fight and fury.
[shutter sounds]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a qualifying match
for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Tiffany Stratton.
Our first Iron Survivor qualifying match of the night.
Who is headed to deadline?
We find out next.
It's always tippy time.
You knew this wasn't gonna be easy, right?
Noam Dar tonight?
You gotta listen to coach, man. Alright?
Apply the Gable method of success.
It will unlock the Tozawa potential.
Coach!
I want it now!
I know, Tozawa. But, don't worry.
Because next week, we are all coming back to NXT
to be guests on Supernova Sessions.
Oh, we're coming back here?
Okay, okay.
What happened to you, Gable?
[crowd booing]
Look at you. You were a brilliant competitor.
A former WWE NXT tag team champion.
And you choose to be associated with this group?
That's my crew.
I lead a roster that exemplifies serious competition.
Damon Kemp. Discipline.
Myles Borne. Tenacity.
Charlie Dempsey. Pedigree.
The Heritage Club should be off limits to a group like you.
We'll stretch you all out and show you no quarter.
Stretch, Charlie.
Why don't you stretch?
[crosstalk]
[crowd screaming]
[scream for silence]
I can't stand that.
Stand?
Why don't you cross the ring for me tonight?
One out of one, Gulak.
Alright. You're on.
Alright. On and on…
[crowd cheering for Otis]
Oh, thank you!
Why is he doing that? Every single time…
Thank you very much, Mr. Michaels.
[door closes]
-Excuse me. -What's up?
What was that about?
After a long deliberation with NXT officials,
Sean Michaels has instructed me to use my discretion
with the rules in tonight's match between Von Wagner and Bron Breakker.
With the history between these two competitors,
Mr. Michaels insists on having a definitive decision.
So tonight, we will have a winner.
Thank you.
[Vic] Von and Bron will not be
for the weak of heart.
[music]
[announcer] Making her way to the ring, Fallon Henley.
Fallon Henley said she's locked in tonight.
[Booker] This is a different Fallon. I like the attitude.
You know me, Vic. Know who I am.
Oh, yeah! Let's do it.
[Vic] I remind everyone again,
This match was selected by WWE Hall of Fame Mick foley.
And he raised the stakes between these two.
Great decision.
Mick foley knows all about competition, Vic.
We'll get the highest of the highest levels here.
It's hard to argue with Mick Foley who made this match.
Over the next few weeks, more hall of famers will weigh in.
And some are trying to figure out who is worthy enough
to qualify for deadline.
Who could become the Iron Survivor champion.
Oh, wow…
How innovative is the Iron Survivor Challenge match.
Yeah, Vic. Is one of those matches that…
is meant to change your life.
I mean, instantly making history if you can win a match up like this.
That's what I love about it.
[Vic] Not only do you win,
you become the Iron Survivor Challenge winner.
The winner gets an NXT women's championship opportunity.
Henley dragging back Stratton and sitting down in a single leg.
[crowd chanting]
NXT universe you can hear behind Fallon Henley.
Remind that NXT deadline is Saturday, December 9.
One of these two women, by the end of the night,
will punch their ticket to that Iron Survivor Challenge match.
I'm talking about a hand punch.
[Booker] Yes, that was a shot right there.
Like I said earlier, she's focused.
Doesn't need anyone watching her back
and I think that's gonna be the difference tonight.
[Vic] Henley with a big right.
Gotta give some credit to Fallon
for standing up against Tiffany Stratton weeks ago,
and standing up in the women's locker room.
[Booker] The best thing Henley can do is to think about herself.
That's when things are gonna change.
Here we go!
This is a rematch of last year's semifinals
in the NXT breakout tournament.
Want to congratulate our breakout winner, Lola Vice.
[Booker] Don't think that Fallon had a bad taste
for not winning the breakout tournament
as well as loosing to this lady right here.
Tiffany Stratton.
[Vic] Right back to the single leg grab.
And again, strategy fighting.
Fallon Henley coming in as a strategy to attack the knee.
Henley returning the favor with the knee and a lower back.
And again, sitting down deep in this single leg crab.
[crowd screaming]
[unintelligible comments]
[Tiffany Stratton screaming]
Tiffany Stratton is fighting through the pain.
A big right hand by Fallon.
-Who is headed to deadline? -Yes!
Back live on NXT,
it's the first of two Iron Survivor qualifying matches
hand selected by Mick Foley.
Tiffany Stratton, Fallon Henley.
I would have thought that Tiffany would like Fallon Henley
impersonating herself a few weeks ago.
In Halloween you had to dress up like your hero
and Fallon Henley dressed up like Tiffany Stratton.
Lets you know how much she admires her.
But Fallon Henley did not like it.
Henley into the cover.
A kick out and a near fall.
Fallon Henley wants that spot that Tiffany Stratton has.
This match up just made official.
Otis will go one-on-one with Drew Gulak.
What a backslide!
Henley almost punches her ticket to deadline.
We gotta send huge congratulations to NXT's…
Whooa!
…winning the Battle Royale, will face Rhea Ripley
for the women's title at Survivor's series in two weeks.
Right now, Fallon Henley fighting through adversity.
Rolling through is Stratton.
There's the power on display.
Oooh!
[crowd chanting "holy shit"]
-You talk about… -It's called the pain game…
for a reason, man.
This is what happened last week.
This is why they didn't face last week, one-on-one.
And now, just look at Stratton,
bending back the knee.
It's something totally different. That's what Tiffany is going for.
The knockout punch.
Certainly is. Right back in.
Look at Henley now.
Henley with one leg into the cover.
Not able to keep her weight on the lower body of Stratton.
There's a bull's eye again on Fallon Henley's knee.
Sit down into the cover,
and a near fall.
Stratton softened the knee up last week.
Take a look at this innovative offense from Tiffany.
Applying all that pressure and even more to the knee.
And now… Will Fallon Henley tap out?
Oh! Nice counter.
You know how vain she is, Vic.
This is one of the toughest ladies in NXT right now.
Fallon Henley fighting back.
Continuing to push through in this match up.
Knows what it would mean to win this match,
to get to deadline,
to call herself a possible Iron Survivor winner.
To get that championship opportunity.
[crowd chanting and cheering]
There's a bull's eye on Henley's knee.
She's gonna have to block out the pain.
-Nice take down. -Beautiful shot.
Henley crawling into the cover to get to deadline.
And another near fall.
One thing we can agree on, one heck of a match selected by…
Going back to the knee.
This is for all the marbles.
Is about moving up the ladder in this turn.
Stratton putting that leg, Fallon trying to give advice
to the lock room.
Certainly, it didn't like when Henley dressed up as her.
Trying to deliver a big exclamation point
with the prettiest moves.
Able to roll through back to her feet.
Shoulders down, kickout…
Oh, no!
Nasty.
Chop block to the back, to the injured knee,
to the injured leg.
Chopping down Henley.
And now, the prettiest move!
[crowd counting 1, 2, 3]
And it's the first to qualify.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Tiffany Stratton.
Back to some of the action, we talked about the injured knee.
There's a bull's eye all match.
Stratton found her opportunity and it would sore.
Picture perfect, with that prettiest move.
The first to qualify for deadline for the Iron Survivor Challenge match.
And we will call Tiffany Stratton the Iron Survivor at deadline.
[music playing]
[crowd cheering]
Wes Lee, welcome back to NXT.
Whooa! It's a celebration, Kenzie.
Can I get a high five?
Of course.
It has been a few months.
Last week,
you made a return after the NXT North American championship match.
What made you come back?
Do you really think I could get out with my head hanging low like that?
I was on a never ending roller coaster.
I had been going so hard, so fast
that I couldn't stop myself if I wanted to.
So I had to hop off.
But we're back now.
Head is right.
Body is right.
I have a whole list that I want to take care of.
At the top of it is, smack Dominik Mysterio on the mouth
and win back my NXT North American championship.
That's fair!
Look who decided to finally show up.
I guess we're back on the West Side.
The Internet is going crazy.
People are…
Nobody actually cares.
Why are you so angry?
Are you still searching for relevancy?
What I could do is quit, come back in three months,
demand a title match with a guy I can't beat.
That's what I could do.
You could watch what I do.
[sarcastic laugh]
You do know that Ilya's gonna beat you off.
Will absolutely destroy you.
And that's gonna make me happy with the way you're talking.
What would make my happier is if i did it myself.
You did it yourself?
[sarcastic laugh]
Let me tell you, then you and Illya will finally have something in common.
You would both fail.
I got something else to add to this list.
Excuse me, Kenzie.
[crowd booing]
Bron Breakker, your match against Von Wagner is next.
After what happened last week, are you concerned at all?
Shawn Michaels told the referee to use his discretion tonight,
so, the only one that should be concerned is Von Wagner.
This is gonna be the shortest comeback in WWE history.
Because I'm going to desecrate whatever is left of a corpse
that is Von Wagner in that ring tonight.
And then everyone will know…
this was the fool that thought he could beat Bron Breakker.
[dog barking]
The mood is about to change here tonight.
[sound of sirens]
[heavy metal music]
Bron Breakker show no remorse.
He wants to put Von back in the hospital.
The dominant Bron, the powerful Von,
meet one-on-one next live on NXT.
I thought Mick Foley liked Tyler Bate.
Respected Tyler Bate.
Why the hell did you put Tyler Bate
in a qualifying match that he can't win?
A hard core legend recognizing my talent is rewarding,
but even more motivating.
Mick Foley sees what I see.
I possess the endurance,
the discipline and the grit to thrive the Iron Survivor Challenge.
The only person standing between me and deadline
is twinkle-toes Tyler Bate.
Bate, you've seen my vicious side before.
Nothing was on the line.
So just imagine what I'm going to do to you tonight
to qualify for the Iron Survivor challenge.
Our second qualifying match up still to come live…
tonight.
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Accompanied by Mr. Stone…
Von Wagner!
[Mr. Stone] You got this… You got this, Von!
[Booker] The magnitude of this matchup…
[Vic] Here we go!
We know the personal vendetta.
It was Bron Breakker who smashed Von against the ring weeks ago.
But when war games was announced last night by RAW General Manager,
Adam Pierce, I thought of these two.
'cause remember it was Bron Brakker who solidified himself
winning war games two years ago.
And when he hand-selected the team, who didn't he select?
Von Wagner.
And now he's fueled by a professional and personal vendetta.
Because it was Von who tried to end his career.
Who tried to alter his life…
How deep-seeded is the hatred from Von Wagner for Bron Breakker?
I don't think is hatred, Vic.
Whooo!
Oh, yes!
We heard from the official, Adrian Butler, earlier
Shawn Michaels made a definitive decision.
There must be a winner.
And Von Wagner is seeing nothing but red.
[Booker] Mr. Stone is trying to unlock that monster in Von Wagner.
And right now… He is rolling, man!
Von Wagner certainly is in this moment…
-and Von Wagner… -Wait a minute.
[Mr. Stone] Are you alright?
Wagner seems a little bit off balance for the moment.
Remember everything he has medically gone through
over the last few months.
Trying to get his equilibrium back,
but there's Bron Breakker getting the mean-spirited
former NXT champion.
The unrelenting Bron Breakker.
Bam! right to the side!
Right into the temple.
I have to ask you this. I think I already know the answer…
How far did Bron overstep? Several weeks ago that led us to this.
C'mon, Vic. That's a mirage in this business.
Sometimes you see it, sometimes you don't.
When you just go black in the ring, you do anything sometimes.
[uninteligible shouting]
[Vic] Truly is meaner than evil, is Bron Breakker.
[Booker] No bread, no water. Just Vic.
That's the mean dog, Vic,
that you don't wanna walk by the house.
Wagner will have the shortest comeback story in history.
And Bron Breakker now, doing what he said he would do…
decimate Von Wagner.
Maybe it was too soon for Von Wagner
to step back into the ring.
There you see Mr. Stone worried, obviously on his mind.
Bron isn't gonna have any pity on Von Wagner.
He's not gonna feel sorry
for Von Wagner in this match up.
And now looking to recline back on Von Wagner.
Oh, yeah!
There's Mr. Stone who pleaded this case for Von not be in this match.
He's now pleading for Van Wagner to fight through the pain.
That position, Vic, is the worst position
Von Wagner can find himself into.
Von trying to fight.
Remembering all the pain and anguish that,
not only himself, but his family, has gone through the last months.
And he turns the corner for a moment.
Creating a little bit of separation.
Just that right hand.
[Booker] Oh, man!
Wait a minute… Wait a minute, Vic.
[Vic] You're talking about awakening the monster inside.
[Booker] Now he just pulled out the angst, Vic.
He said no trainers would justify that revenge.
Tonight is the night for that revenge.
Oh, yes, man!
You've gotta wonder what's going through the mind of Von Wagner.
Who has to believe how can Bron Breakker
be walking around everyday showing no remorse?
Wagner has waited for this moment for weeks.
Remember seeing the fans covering their eyes.
Remembered every moment of that ambulance ride.
[Booker] Big shot, Vic!
This is now. Von Wagner's moment to drop Breakker.
Von Wagner trying to overpower Bron.
Able to slip down, turn around.
No, no, no, no, no.
Von had it countered, had it scouted.
But now, that jumping knee to rock Bron.
Take another look.
Breakker is looking for that spirit we've seen in the past.
[referee counting]
-Wasn't quite able to… -Oh, wait a minute.
Shawn Michaels said enough.
He said there must be a definitive winner here tonight.
It looked like Wagner was about to make it happen.
Remember, Von said he wanted to serve up the table for one.
Do we have that moment here?
No.
No!
Remember, that's where it all happened, Booker.
On those steel steps right here in front of us.
[referee talks with Mr. Stone]
Whoooa!
A low blow.
[crowd howling]
That narcissistic personality, Vic.
It's all about me, it's about my success.
Oh, yes!
Think about this!
[Mr. Stone] No, brother, no!
Mr. Stone couldn't save himself!
[crowd howling]
[crowd clapping and screaming]
Back inside.
-It's set up perfectly for a second… -Oh!
Spear by Bron Breakker.
[bell rings]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Bron Breakker.
You've mentioned it, Bron said Shawn Michaels would…
What happened?! What did Mr. Stone just do?
[crowd cheering and screaming]
[uninteligible]
[uninteligible chatter]
[crowd screaming]
I don't give a damn about my candy!
Put him through the table, Von!
Yes!
He did it, Booker!
Wow…
[crowd chanting "NXT!"]
[Mr. Stone yells angry]
You finished!
You did this!
You did this! You!
[crowd celebrating]
I know you don't like to get sentimental, but that means more
than any victory for Von Wagner and Mr. Stone.
[background music]
Carmelo, emotions must be running high after a disappointing loss last week
to the NXT Champion, Dragunov.
But I wanted to get your reaction to Trick Williams return.
[background music]
[crowd screaming]
[crowd chanting "Whoop that trick!"]
[background noise]
What about my reaction?
I'm shocked my boy returned after a brutal attack like that.
How do you know it was a brutal attack?
I was there when they loaded him into the ambulance.
I see what you are trying to do.
And I'm gonna tell you and the whole world
I did not attack Trick.
Another reason for my reaction is… I saw the look in his eyes
when he picked me up, McKenzie.
I could tell he was listening to all the outside voices
pointing their fingers at me.
I know what Trick wants.
He wants answers face to face.
And that's exactly what I'm going to do
because I owe him that.
Why do you owe him that?
And we always gonna be here.
That face to face still to come later tonight live on NXT.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing Elektra Lopez!
And the 2023 women's breakout tournament winner…
Lola Vice!
After a little back and forth earlier,
that has led to this tag team match up here tonight.
Which will stand tall?
We'll find out next live on NXT.
[bass sounds]
[seagulls crying]
[splash sound]
Out of the mud
where it all started.
Are you not mad?
We grew up on the streets, too.
But different pavement.
[rock music]
On these streets, darnger is around every corner.
If you didn't scrap, you didn't survive.
At the end of the day, we were the ones standing tall.
We did what we had to do to make ends meet.
A decade running through people along the field.
At 12 years old, I was scrapping grown men
all around the UK in pubs and working men's clubs.
No matter the scrap…
The numbers were always there.
There was no safe behavior.
If you make it, you face the consequences.
[Vic] They have both been eliminated.
OTM… We have different principles.
We don't run upon people when their backs are turned.
You will see us face to face next week.
We will look you dead in the eyes
and knock your teeth down your throat.
Buckle up, fellas.
The brits are coming.
Looks like we need to get ready for good old scrap next week.
[announcer] And the oponents… The team up…
Kelani Jordan and Roxanne Perez.
There were comments made that it was actually Roxanne Perez
who made the comment earlier
about the success going to the head of Lola vice.
And also, like Lopez…
[uninteligible]
When you are winning you've got the contract
you're just… the breakout star.
You are supposed to feel that way, Vic.
It comes along with the territory.
[Vic] So… you don't agree with Rox?
[harp music playing]
Thank you!
Thank you! Good evening.
As Miss NXT, I, Arianna Grace,
I would love to wish you four lovely ladies
the best of luck tonight.
I look forward to watching you showcase your talents.
I love you all.
[few applauses]
[Booker] That was touching. [Vic] What?
Are you crying again?
You need to refocus.
You don't agree with Roxanne, your former student?
That maybe Lola Vice should not make so many enemies…
[Booker] If you're going to make enemies.
That's something you cannot avoid.
You gotta go out there when you get the shot
and take care of business just like Elektra is right now.
Oh, man!
-Fight through it. -Oh, yes!
Lola vice holds the guaranteed championship contract.
She can execute that contract whenever she wants.
Shoulders around for another seconds.
She's taking that contract everywhere.
She's taking it to the gym, to the club, to lunch…
[unintelligible chatter]
She said she'll gonna be the best in this business,
that starts right here, in NXT.
She's trying to follow in the footsteps of someone
like Roxanne Perez, who has won the Breakout Tournament,
who won the NXT woman's title, who has won the team belt,
who's an Iron Survivor Challenger winner.
She's done everything you can do here in NXT.
She made the tag and here comes Kelani Jordan.
Some believe…
that Jordan was robbed in the finals last week.
Going for the cover.
[Booker] What I think is Kelani learned a valuable lesson.
She's going to learn from that.
That's going to help her in her career.
It was Elektra Lopez who tagged in. She was on the outside in the finals,
provided a distraction and allowed Lola Vice to take advantage
and become the Breakout Tournament winner
and get her hands on that guaranteed championship contract.
Another tag was made.
And Lola Vice is… Now Grace is looking on.
I love this, man!
Kelani Jordan, a long way away from Roxanne Perez.
There's a lot to think about if you're Lyria Valkyria
How's she gonna handle the pressure?
Body kick out.
Tag.
She's got superstars gunning for her like Roxanne Perez.
With deadline approaching, Stratton was the first
to make it to the Iron Survivor Challenge match.
You've Lola vice, who has a guaranteed championship contract.
[unintelligible]
Big advantage.
I think you'd agree, Lola vice's path has changed.
She decided to pair with Elektra.
[crowd chanting]
Oh, yes.
And Roxanne Perez got all of that.
Back to her feet.
Tag was made.
Here comes Kelani Jordan.
[wrestlers screaming]
There's something about this young lady…
Let's say she's got that "it" factor.
There's again Elektra Lopez to play spoiler.
A great tag team work.
You got five seconds to get in and get out.
She uses it to her advantage.
It's legal here tonight.
It wasn't in the finals of the breakout tournament
when Lopez wasn't even a competitor.
Bringing up what they talked about earlier tonight,
as Lopez tagged back into the match up.
A little two for one. Little prodigy now, Book.
Look at the combination offense.
-Looking for a little… -She's got that killer instinct.
Tag was made.
Kelani's legal.
A little extra to wipe out Lola vice.
There's Kelani Jordan looking for that one of a kind split.
A little extra and a big victory tonight.
[announcer] Here are your winners.
Can we cut the music? Thank you.
Your winners…
Kelani Jordan and Roxanne Perez.
Well… Roxanne and Kelani legged out tonight.
The real winners are all of you, for…
[Arianna screams]
[Vic] Karmen Petrovic!
Would you shut up already!
[crowd booing]
Has heard enough.
Huge victory though, for Roxanne Perez and Kelani Jordan.
[music]
When it started, it was just the whisper.
Used to be something that I could handle.
But as I got older, it got louder.
It was like somebody was in the back of my ear
constantly yelling at me
to the point where I saw nothing but red.
The people around would look at me and judge me
and label me.
Called me the weird guy.
Some called me a maniac.
It's just me.
This is how I was built.
This is how I was brought into this world.
The people that I surrounded myself
would somehow kept the voice so quiet.
I barely heard it, but it was still there.
It's like they were never in a room full of people
and never felt more alone.
Now it's like I'm in my own personal hell.
I don't know what to do.
But maybe I do.
Maybe I do know what to do.
[Vic] That was creepy as hell.
What did he mean by that?
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Representing Alpha Academy…
Otis!
[crowd cheering Otis]
The prize pupil of the Alpha Academy is in action.
Otis, Gulak. One on one.
Live, next!
[crowd screaming "Otis!"]
Last week, I needed to use every gram of energy
to dispatch Carmelo Hayes.
I could barely put one foot in front of the other,
that's how drained I was.
He is a warrior.
I don't look back fondly on our set of battles.
But as I turned the corner…
What happened?!
I got dropped by a force last week.
Baron Corbin…
You saw a window of opportunity and you took it.
But, you know… My eyes are the window to my soul.
So take a good look.
'cause now you're under my radar.
We may have met before,
but with this title on my shoulder…
I'm different animal.
If you remember one thing, remember this.
The only person who can slay the dragon…
is the dragon himself.
[crowd booing]
That shot has been fired.
I'd be worried.
[Baron laughs sarcastically]
That's why you will never be anybody.
[music]
[announcer] And his opponent, accompanied by Miles Borne,
Damon Kemp and Charlie Dempsey…
Drew Gulak!
[Vic] Can you believe that Gulak called out Gable
for surrounding himself with the Alpha Academy
Otis, Tozawa and Maxxine Dupri.
[bell rings]
So nobody in Alpha Academy is talented?
[crowd cheering for Otis]
I'm talking from Gulak's eyes, the way he sees it.
Not me.
Master Gable has had his hands on his number one guy: Otis.
[cross talk]
He certainly taught Otis a thing or two about a thing or two.
We have seen him show patience to Tozawa,
like he did early here tonight.
Gulak is a real ass man,
he's one of those guys who shake hands at deal to deal.
He's all about my word is my rep.
Otis is about to dig a hole and drop down Gulak.
[crowd screaming]
So it comes tonight "Friend or Foe"
We've been waiting all week for this face to face.
Carmelo Haze, Trick Williams, still to come here tonight.
Otis' like a walking tree trunk.
Whoooa!
He's like a boulder.
[Booker] He's an Olympic-caliber athlete, you can put nothing past him.
Otis is the real deal.
Started his workout this morning,
455 pound bench press.
That's how strong Otis is.
I guess it doesn't matter how strong you are
when you run into the solid steel.
And there's a look of worry now on the Alpha Academy.
When I met Chad Gable his business card said:
mentor, trainer and coach.
Right back here, in this nasty landing for Otis.
After running into that post, as big as Otis is,
Gulak will try to dissect his opponent.
[Gulak screams]
[floor stomps]
Big close line into the cover.
[floor banging]
This is an opportunity for both superstars
maybe more or so, Drew Gulak is flying through the air.
Towards the Hall of Fame.
Gulak is looking for a submission.
Gulak has Otis tied like a Pretzel.
Mick foley put this match together.
If Gulak gets to win, just imagine…
Oh, yeah.
Foley didn't put this match together.
He put up the next match together.
Into the cover is Gulak.
Those are tree trunk size arms.
Look how massive Otis is.
He will try to overpower and…
Bang!
With one arm.
That's a grown man, he just lifted with one arm.
Oh, wow!
He just planted Gulak.
Otis opened his eyes and there's Master Gable.
The number one cheerleader.
Awkward landing.
[crowd chanting]
You gotta wonder who is the better coach.
Is it Drew?
Or is it Chad Gable?
Look at Otis.
A couple of back elbows rocking Gulak.
[crowd cheering for Otis]
Otis now.
Wooow.
Another clothesline.
Otis got moves like a snowball
going downhill.
He's getting bigger, man.
Watch.
[floor banging]
Woooah!
NXT universe on their feet for Otis.
My god, man.
[crowd counting 1, 2, 3]
An impressive statement.
Here is your winner. Otis!
You want to change your opinion on who the better coach is?
What are you talking about?
Otis showcased his power and his talent.
It was on full display.
What a victory.
Look at these dance moves.
Back to the drawing board for Gulak and his boys.
Sit down!
Ain't nobody want to see you dance.
[background music]
Congratulations on winning your qualifying match.
Thank you.
But did you really expect anybody else to qualify first?
Now I get to sit back, relax and watch to the next tournament.
You know that one of those spots has my name on it.
We can agree Roxanne Perez cannot win again.
Agreed.
This women's division is the hottest division in all of WWE
because of me and you.
We are carrying the division on our backs.
Which is why we can't let anybody new or established
knock us off our perch.
Like Fallon Henley.
She doesn't deserve to breathe the same air as you.
Or Roxanne Perez!
You didn't deserve what she did in the Devil's Playground Match.
Absolutely not!
I guess that deadline will come down to me and you
in the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Well… I know who's winning.
Me too!
I don't mind her.
[Vic] Mick Foley had his hand in selecting this match up.
The heart of Tyler Bate, the diabolical mind of Dijak.
We find out who is headed to deadline, next!
[trumpets music]
I scratch his back, he's not gonna scratch my back.
He thinks he's gotta get away with it?
No, he is not going to get away with that.
Is Mr. Chase here?
He is about to be, yes.
Make sure he gets this letter.
Who is it from?
He knows exactly who it is from.
Okay…
[mistery music playing]
Seriously?
I didn't do anything.
Don't you know opening other people's mail is illegal?
This isn't something you want to get involved with.
Look at these two here… hanging out again.
It's almost like they are becoming besties.
What are you guys talking about?
[suspense music]
Nothing.
We were talking about how our match ended last week.
But, the good news is that our tag team champions
have their first title defense next week.
Yeah. Against Tony D and Stacks.
When were you going to tell me about this?
I was going to.
It just slipped my mind.
Class dismissed.
Everybody is free to go.
Good idea.
We can strategize for next week.
[laughs]
That's why you are the professor.
Something like that.
You want to go?
Class is canceled.
[footsteps walking away]
[suspense music]
[mistery music]
Sounds like we may have a rematch next week.
The tag team.
[background heavy metal music]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a qualifying match
for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Introducing first: Dijak!
Dijak's ready to show Tyler Bate his vicious side.
Once again he's also looking to bounce back at NXT.
He could bounce back, Booker, in a big way.
[Booker] What can I say, he is one mean son of a gun.
Tyler Bate better keep his head on a swivel.
[crowd screaming]
Speaking of the big, strong boy.
[announcer] And his opponent: Tyler Bate!
[rock music in the background]
Tonight NXT is presented by Golden Corral.
Golden Corral is proud to support the hiring of veterans.
Serve all you can eat stake.
You could probably clean up the Golden Corral.
I gotta be very honest about Tyler Bate.
He said he was tired of living on a resume of his past accomplishments.
He was NXT UK Champion in history.
I think Tyler sees the ship going by in the night.
He wants a piece of the action going to the main rosters.
I want some of that, that's why Bates is here tonight.
He said he needs to win this match.
He could be looking at his greatest rival, JD McDonagh
who's gonna enter war games at Survivor's Series.
Someone like Gunther, who's a record breaking champion,
who is also headed to Chicago to face the miss
he needs to win for a championship opportunity of his own.
That's what this is all about.
You want to be the best at NXT, but the ultimate goal
is to move up to the main roster and make history.
Maybe a two-time hall of famer.
Coming off the ropes into the cover after that.
An European Uppercut for Tyler Bates.
Have some overlooked Tyler Bate here at NXT?
-Have some looked past… -I don't think they overlooked Tyler.
He has had great moments.
But he needs that one big win that's gonna put him right there.
I'm talking about talk around the water cooler.
Counter by Dijak.
Mick Foley didn't overlook Tyler Bate,
having put him in this match up. Dijack tries to overpower Tyler.
Looking to take down Dijak in this Iron Survivor Qualifying match up.
Who will head to deadline Saturday, December 9?
Think about last year, the Iron Survivor was Grayson Waller,
he's had a heck of a 2023.
This could be a big risk for the big strong boy!
It pays off.
He will have to do a lot more than landing those big,
big shots on this big guy, Dijak.
Tyler Bate in this moment…
could be feasting his own eyes
on a major win on a huge opportunity at deadline.
Bad mistake.
Walked right into it.
Oh, wow!
Thing goes from bad to worse for Tyler Bate.
We are back live.
It's an Iron Survivor qualifying match up.
Tyler Bate. Dijak. Hanging high above the ring.
The big, strong boy trying to hoist down Dijak…
And he takes him down!
It was almost like a fisherman suplex rather than a superplex.
Whatever it was, it was effective.
This is what happened before the commercial break.
It puts Dijak in the driver's seat throughout the commercial break
showcasing that nasty side that he possesses.
Here with seconds to go, almost fisherman-esque for Tyler Bate.
Do you agree with Mick Foley
that Dijak has what it takes to win at deadline?
[Booker] He's got force, the endurance, the ability…
But I question the discipline.
[unintelligible]
[Dijak screams]
Pop and bang!
Holds the same qualities that Tyler Bate possesses.
Tyler bate now.
Up and wooah!
High Justice, will it be enough?
Able to get that right shoulder up.
The legend, Mick foley, had a lot to say
about both these superstars.
It could be very motivating. You've been there.
How did hearing praise motivate you?
Sometimes that pat on the back, somebody tells you
Man, you can do this. You are a champion.
That's all you need sometimes, Vic.
Dijak measuring Bate.
He caught it earlier.
He was going to take Dijak for the ride.
And what a ride it is.
Around and around they go.
Where it ends, only Tyler Bate knows.
Apparently, that was the end of the ride.
Will it be a ticket first class to deadline?
Dijak just getting that shoulder up.
Talk about Mick foley, who will select future
qualifying matches for deadline.
Hats off to the legend here tonight.
One of these two is headed to deadline.
As Bate said, never confuse this for lack of drive or intensity.
He is back to the drawing board.
Same could be said for Dijak.
Mick Foley created an opportunity for both of these young men
to climb that ladder.
Who will do it?
Big shot by Dijak.
Right under the jaw.
Did not connect. Here comes Bate.
Bate under the cover.
Big clothesline.
Tyler Bate not taking his foot off the gas.
And he's getting tossed.
Tyler Bate did everything. He double hooked him…
He had the strength to kick out.
It's the second Iron Survivor qualifying match up of the night.
The strength of Dijak.
Dijak's 6'8", what's he doing on the top rope?
This is the discipline that I was talking about, Vic.
He doesn't need to do this.
Bate trying to block.
Able to land on his feet.
You have to be kidding me.
Looking for the knockout blow.
Is this going to be it?
Is Dijak going to deadline?
Bate still alive in this match.
Dijak went from the top rope.
You gotta be kidding me.
Which of these two will advance? Who'll be the first?
In the men's Iron Survivor Challenge match.
We saw Tiffany Stratton advance earlier tonight.
Who will advance for the men?
[crowd chanting]
Dijak looking for bate.
Bate trying to navigate his way free.
Big right hand by bate.
A second.
Dijak still standing.
So massive, so large.
Bate lands on his feet.
He will need a kill shot to stop this big man.
Big knee lift, but big boy caught Bate now.
Oh my god, man.
Dijak into the cover.
[bell rings]
Dijak is headed to deadline.
[announcer] Here is your winner: Dijak!
[crowd wooing]
What a night, what a fight.
Dijak is headed to the final premium live event of the year.
Perfectly landed knee right between the eyes.
It's Dijak who feasts his eyes on deadline.
I survived. I survived.
Now, Dragunov, I'm taking your title.
Will justice be served in the Iron Survivor Challenge match?
[heavy metal music playing]
[tires grinding the floor]
Booker! Look who is here.
It's trick Williams! He's arrived!
They're going face to face and it happens next.
It's official, gold will be on the line in a rematch
Chase U will defend the championship for the first time.
Can the family regain the title?
We find out next week.
It's time for Mello to come face to face with trick Williams.
Ok, man. Let's cut to the chase.
This thing is bigger than the NXT championship.
This is about my friend, my brother, Trick.
Come out here, man.
Let's talk about it.
[crowd chanting and cheering]
[trumpets playing]
[crowd chanting "Whoop that trick!"]
[Booker] What?
[Vic] I don't want to ruin your singing
Williams is walking to the ring.
[Booker] Oh, yeah, man!
[crowd chanting "Whoop that trick!"]
Yo, Melo.
Trick…
Before you say anything, I just want to say…
I understand exactly why you are upset.
You got blindsided and the opportunity of a lifetime
got taken away from you.
I understand why you feel the way you are.
But, you need to understand that roadblocks are a part of the journey.
Look, man. For example… Let's look at our journey.
I needed somebody by my side.
Who did I call?
You.
Put you on game.
Championships after championships, I shared that glory with you.
My best friend.
Without Trick, there would be no Melo.
-So, before you accuse me… -Exactly, Melo.
That's why I'm having a hard time trying to figure this out.
Over the last two years,
I've done nothing but put Trick-Melo gang first.
[crowd clapping hands]
Your success has been my success.
Every time you won a championship I was so happy for you.
I felt like I won myself.
[crowd clapping hands]
I heard all the critiques, I took all the beat downs.
I did whatever it took
to make sure whenever Melo shows
he didn't miss.
[crowd shouting]
But Trick… it worked.
Because I did it.
You and I, we was like Shaq and Kobe.
We were like Jordan and Pippen, man.
When I won, you won.
Exactly, Melo. Whenever you won.
It's easy to talk like that when you got the ball,
you take all the shots.
What about now?
Now that trick has the ball?
Now that Trick is taking all the shots?
Why can't you be there
exactly the same way I was there for you?
[crowd shouting and clapping]
There's a better question,
the one the whole world wants to know.
[crowd shouting]
The question I need to know…
Melo…
-Did you… -Did I do what, Trick?
[crowd screaming]
Did I believe in you?
Yes.
Before Trick Williams became the hottest star in NXT,
before you got that chance, all the time…
I was there for you, Trick.
Man, you need to understand that.
I knew you were destined for greatness from the beginning
when NFL didn't work out, all of that.
Everything that Zina told you, I told you months ago.
I knew you were destined for greatness.
I knew that you had the potential
to be a once in a lifetime performer.
[crowd screaming "yeah"]
[backnoise]
Does that answer your question, Trick?
Melo…
I just want to do my own thing.
I want to have my moment.
I want to have my main event.
You had your main event.
Why can't you see that I want to have mine, too?
That's why I wanted you by my side.
I can't help but think about this.
Whenever you needed me, I had your back.
Whenever you needed me, I was there.
When you needed the fancy entrances,
I put my heart and soul in and made the best entrance
in all of WWE.
[crowd screaming "yeah"]
Where are you when I need you, when I get attacked?
I didn't even see what happened.
All I know is, you wasn't there.
[crowd screaming]
So, you are telling me that…
you didn't see who attacked you?
All I know is this, man.
I got hit in the head.
I went down.
When I came to, the referee was beside me.
The only voice I heard was yours.
They put me in the ambulance.
Only thing I could think of is, my chances at NXT are gone.
No, no, hold on. Run that back.
You for real saying…
you didn't see who attacked you?
What's your mind on right now?
That's all you hear right now?
I'm telling you I got attacked.
Oh, yes, whatever Melo wants. Melo wants this, wants that.
-But, look at where we are, Trick. -Exactly.
Let's clear all that ice, address the elephant in the room.
Melo. Did you attack me?
[crowd screaming "yes"]
-You want the truth? -Yes, I want the truth.
♫ My way, my life ♫
[crowd screaming]
[heavy metal music]
Well, well, well…
Ladies and gentlemen, we have quite the paradox here.
Don't we?
We got the friend who was brutally assaulted.
And the first man at the scene of the crime
was his best friend.
[crowd screaming]
Am I wrong, Melo?
You know what. I know you are new here
but do me and everyone here a favor
and shut the hell up and mind your business.
[crowd screaming]
This doesn't concern you.
Mind your business while grown folks are talking.
[crowd screams "ooh"]
Gentlemen, relax.
I'm trying to help you get to the bottom of this.
It seems to me, everybody knows who did it.
[crowd screams "you did it"]
Don't they?
It could have been someone else.
It could have been someone new here,
someone trying to make an impact.
Someone dark and dirty like you have never seen.
Someone with a mind so twisted in thoughts,
so unclean.
Ask yourself, Trick, are you sure…
are you sure that it was Melo…
that assaulted you?
I told you once, I won't tell you again,
get out of here while grown folk are talking.
I want you to say it.
I want you to say what everyone here is thinking.
You have been sucking your thumb for weeks.
[crowd screams "whooa"]
[Vic] Trick didn't mean to hit him.
He was aiming for King, wasn't he?
[crowd screams "oooh"]
I told you get out of here while grown folk are talking.
[back noise]
[crowd screaming "yeeah"]
[crowd clapping hands]
[closing song playing]
[Vic] We started the night hoping for clarification.
But Book, I think we're left with more questions…
than answers…
Subtitles: Florencia Infer t with more questions…