[music]
[man] Then.
Woo!
[indistinct]
Now.
[Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me.
[Triple H] The king of kings.
[John Cena] You can't see me.
[man] Forever.
Together.
[music ends]
[man] Next.
[Vic] They did it! They did it!
Chase U now champion!
[man] Breaking news: Chase U is under investigation.
The scandal rocking the NXT Universe is this week's top story on NXT.
[press crowd speaking at once]
Listen, I'm fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Tonight it's just business as usual.
We have a Tag Team Championship match to prepare for and win.
No further questions.
[press crowd speaking at once]
If [indistinct], make sure you put NXT Tag Team Champions.
[Vic] The NXT Universe has been rocked.
Much like Chase University campus, we kick off tonight with gold on the line.
Welcome to NXT.
[music]
[Vic] And Booker,
the family looking to win back the Tag Titles.
They actually might have the upper hand tonight.
Looks like Andre Chase hasn't slept all week.
[Booker T] You talk about scandals.
Dawg, we'll talk about that later.
Chill, all right?
[Vic] It's called a hook in the business. You're hooking the people in, Booker.
Right off the rip of the Tag Team title
on the line tonight. It's back to family business
for The Don and the under boss here tonight.
[crowd cheering]
[music]
[Vic] All right, Booker, let's talk about it.
Rumor has, whatever is going on,
is bigger than what's going on between Harbaugh and Michigan right now.
[Booker T] Look, man,
you don't convict a man without due process.
Harbaugh, we don't know if he is guilty or innocent.
We don't have the prove yet.
-[Vic] I'm talking about Andre Chase! -[Booker T] That's what I'm talking about.
You don't have any real proof.
[Vic] You see the student section, Booker.
Some shaking their heads, reading the school newspaper.
[Booker T] Oh, man.
[Vic] It's not the full support you typically see.
You've got to wonder about the morale, I guess
[Booker T] We know about these universities.
It's not the first time we have seen a scandal.
We don't know if it's paying players, you know what I mean?
We don't know. We don't know, alright?
So just chill, man. Mind your business, Vic. Do that for once.
-For once, please. For God's sake, man. -[Vic] I just asked if you heard a rumor.
[bell ringing]
[female announcer] The following is for the NXT Tag Team Championship.
Introducing first, the challengers,
the team of Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo
and "The Don of NXT", Tony D'Angelo.
[crowd cheering]
[female announcer] And their opponent, representing Chase University,
they are the NXT Tag Team champions,
the team of Duke Hudson and Andre Chase!
[crowd booing]
[Vic] Booker, I can't imagine.
I just can't imagine that Andre Chase is caught up in anything
that would negatively impact his institution.
[Booker T] Let me tell you something. He's a man, isn't he?
[Vic] What the heck's that supposed to mean, Booker?
[Booker T laughs]
[Vic] Let's go on out on a limb here. Yes, he is a man. Thank you.
-Time to might drop this. -[Booker T] He can screw it up,
-that's what I mean. -[Vic] I hear you.
[Booker T] That's what I'm talking about. He is human, all right?
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Tag Team title on the line.
Does the family need to go back to the roots, so to speak?
As we mentioned in the past, very charitable.
Maybe too charitable.
[Booker T] I always say, remember where you came, brother.
Those hard, cold streets, you know what I mean? The way it began.
And my thing is, it wasn't a boss move getting guys title shots,
Just passing out title shots like it's candy or something.
That's not my thing, man.
[Vic] Andre Chase in control, nice counter there by Stacks.
One could argue Chase wouldn't have the gold
if not for the family and Cody Rhodes.
It was the Diamond Stacks who engineered that Bada Bing, Bada Boom Battle Royal.
[Booker T] Exactly my point. My thing is, you gotta go out there and handle business
if you are Tony D. Pass it on, man.
[Vic] Title on the line. Near fall.
[Booker T] Because we know what kind of man Stacks is.
He is honorable. He is a natural born leader.
He is not a rat.
[Vic] That's very true. He has shown his loyalty to the dime
-to the D'Angelo family. -[Booker T] Beautiful.
-Beautiful drop toe hold there by Stacks. -[Vic] Stacks rolling right back through.
-Nice power rotation. -[Booker T] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wow.
That was close, man.
[Vic] That's as close as you get without ringing the bell.
A praise there from Corey Graves.
[Booker T] I mean, look at him. I mean, Andre Chase was all disheveled.
Looks like he ain't taking a shower.
[Vic] I already said that, Booker. Look at the Chase U student section.
They look disheveled.
They look uninterested in what Andre Chase is doing right now
in the center of the ring.
[Booker T] That's their leader. That's their teacher.
That's their mentor. It says a lot about this guy.
[Vic] Chase didn't realize that Tony D made the tag
and now he's paying for it.
[Booker T] Tony D, put the gas down, man.
Put the pedal down and take care of business.
Like I said, remember where you came from, man.
[Vic] Right now trying to get back on the offense here is Andre Chase.
Chase U has just been discombobulated as a tag was made,
and the MVP of Chase U is legal, but Tony D sniffed it out.
Big right-hand rocking Chase.
[Booker T] Check it out, check it out.
[Vic] Off the big boot into the cover to retain the titles
and again, near fall.
[Booker T] One thing you can count on is this big man, Duke Hudson, the MVP,
to go out and take care of business. He knows how to win championships, Vic.
[Vic] Now, we're talking about championships,
so how can the champions be focused with the scandal,
Jacy Jayne, their recruitment process.
Things are not all as they seem to be for Chase U.
[Booker T] It's going to be hard to stay focused.
But my thing is, you stay with the hot man.
The hot man right now is Duke Hudson.
You get him in there, you keep him in there
as long and as much as you possibly can.
Oh!
[Vic] To your point, certainly the pendulum has swung
in this match up ever since Duke tagged out
and Andre Chase tagged back in. Stacks now in control.
Stacks' cousin Corky here from Columbus.
[Booker T] See that blind tag right there?
[Vic] Talking about a blind tag, barely didn't realize it,
but they certainly are about to right now.
-[Booker T] Double blind tag. -[Vic] As Hudson overpowering Stacks.
Nasty, gnarly. The champions are in control.
Quickly turning things around in this match up.
But it's not pretty, it's getting very ugly,
it's getting very physical.
Because the Tag Team titles are on the line.
[Booker T] It's all about the gold, Vic,
and I'm sure Tony V and Stacks want a piece of the action. Oh, yes!
[Vic] High risk, low reward for Stacks.
Tag team titles on the line as NXT continues.
Come on, Stacks! Chase, fight!
[crowd clappping]
[Vic] Back on NXT, Tag Team titles are on the line,
One thing I noticed throughout the commercial break,
the Chase U student section did not try to rally behind Duke Hudson.
[Booker T] They know something we don't. I am sure of that.
Oh! Check out the big man. Check out the big man.
He's gonna keep tagging the tag throughout the break.
-He's trying to make a comeback. -[Vic] Cover, cover, cover.
Stacks able to kick out. You said, "check out the big man,"
but I also am checking out that some members
of the Chase U student section are getting up and walking out, Booker.
Look, look at this!
-You talk about a development. -[Booker T] Yeah.
[Vic] Jacy Jayne even looks concerned for a moment.
Stacks, hold on to Hudson, and now Stacks right back on top,
and look for Stacks in the dive.
How does Tony D'Angelo become "The Don" once again?
[Booker T] I mean, keep the hammer down, Vic.
Trying to orchestrate a victory here,
and put them back in pitch and be the Tag Team champs.
That's what it's all about, man.
[Vic] Stacks really risking it here in this match up.
Because look, the family, they want the gold back.
Into the cover.
Hudson able to kick out once again.
[Booker T] Duke Hudson's not gonna be able to do this thing all by himself.
Like I said, I put a lot of weight on this kid.
But I'm gonna tell you, Andre Chase need to step up.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Andre Chase right now worried a bit more about the student section
than he is about his own partner.
[Booker T] That's exactly what I'm talking about, man.
[Vic] A couple of kicks, trying to rattle the teeth.
Breaks the home tag was made, Stacks is legal.
In comes Andre Chase.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Listen to the NXT Universe.
This scandal is shaking Chase U to the core.
Andre Chase said he is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
But he also has to focus on retaining the Tag Team title.
[Booker T] He's in this match up, but he's not in this match up.
Know what I'm saying? He's really not here, Vic.
[Vic] He certainly isn't. I know exactly what you're saying, Booker.
He's here, but his mind is elsewhere.
[Booker T] Exactly my point.
[Vic] He's on cruise control at this point,
but he's getting the job done.
[Booker T] Yes. Here we go.
You better do it, son. You've got to do it quick.
[crowd booing]
[Booker T] They just don't have the same energy, though, Vic.
[Vic] Andre Chase trying to rally any sort of support.
High cross-body
for the titles and still not able to retain.
[Booker T] If Andre Chase would have just hooked the tights right there,
he probably could have got a victory.
-You gotta read it. -[Vic] That's not what Andre Chase does.
Andre Chase here, he is rocking, he is rolling,
and he's not going to cut corners.
I still can't believe
he is caught up in anything that would harm the university.
[Booker T] You got to do something to gain the respect of your students.
-Right there-- -[Vic] He's not cheating, Booker.
[Booker T] Anything, Vic, anything.
[Vic] By any means necessary, I suppose, if you're the family in this--
-Whoa! Big shot. -[Vic] Shoulders down.
[Booker T] That's it.
[Vic] Almost new champion here on NXT.
[Booker T] Tell what you.
If the university loses these championships tonight,
they're going to be in dire straits, it's going to be hell at that university.
[Vic] More students continuing to leave as I keep peeking up.
And look at Hudson. Chase.
-[Booker T] Whoa! -[Vic] Look at Stacks!
Title's on the line. Another near fall a half second away.
Stacks going low, didn't go that low, however.
Was able to buckle the knees of Andre Chase.
Sidestep. Enziguri rocks Stacks.
But look at The Don wisely making the tag.
The Don is legal.
[Booker T] Look at the big man right here. Look at Duke Hudson.
Oh, yes!
[Vic] I don't think Duke Hudson realizes that The Don is the legal superstar.
[Booker T] Doesn't matter. It doesn't matter right now, Vic.
It's about cleaning house, man.
[Vic] What do you mean?
[Booker T] It's about taking care of business.
[Vic] What do you mean?
Closing out. Duke Hudson. And Hudson just got wiped out.
[Booker T] Oh! Grabbed his knee right there too, Vic.
[Vic] Look. The Don got wiped out. Remember, D'Angelo is legal.
[crowd booing]
I can't get over the NXT Universe and their reaction to Andre Chase.
Chase going to the top. Looking down.
What a way to kick off NXT.
Stacks made the tag. Stacks is now legal.
-Big suplex. -[Booker T] Take care of business.
-[Vic] Big splash by Stacks. -[Booker T] We got two champions.
[Vic] And Hudson just at the last moment.
[Booker T] Like I said, you can always count on the big man,
Duke Hudson. Always on time, even when he is late.
[crowd chanting] NXT! NXT!
[Vic] Andre Chase, he's really fighting two battles, Booker.
He's fighting his internal battles. He's is fighting the Tag Team.
He's actually maybe fighting three, because he's fighting Chase U
and the negative perception.
[Booker T] In a match up like this, you can't have no thoughts
creep into the mind, Vic. It's about the championship.
It's about doing anything to hold on to those championships.
That's what this man, Andre Chase, really needs to understand.
[Vic] Chase firing back.
All the emotion of the last week, the scandal.
-[Booker T] Here we go. -[indistinct].
[crowd booing]
[indistinct]
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Andre Chase in disbelief. We still got a Tag Team match, Booker.
Tag team titles on the line. Inside cradle. Going for--
[Booker T] Wow, so close.
[Vic] Back to his feet. Spine buster.
[Booker T] Planted in two right there in the middle of that square circle.
And here comes Stacks. Stacks going up. No, no!
[Vic] Hudson just got isolated.
And here comes Bada Bing, Bada Boom.
[Booker T] That's it.
[Vic] Into the cover goes Stacks. And we got new champs!
[bell ringing]
[Booker T] Wow.
[female announcer] Here are your winners and new NXT Tag Team champions,
the team of "The Don of NXT", Tony D'Angelo
and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo!
[Vic] The Bergin Hunt and Fish Club is going nuts right now.
[Booker T] I like that.
[Vic] The family collects here tonight.
We have new Tag Team champions, Booker.
But over the weekend, we have a new Hall of Famer
selecting our qualifying matches for Deadline.
Hey, NXT Universe.
WWE Hall of Famer Lita here.
And I know you have all been waiting on my picks
for this week's Iron Survivor qualifying matches
heading into NXT Deadline.
Shawn Michaels has given me the power
to do a little matchmaking in the ring.
It's the qualifying matches.
All right, let's start with the NXT Women's Division.
So many incredible women to choose from.
Since the inception, the NXT women's locker room
has been making a waves and elevating what it means to be in our business.
Every week, those NXT women show out and at the top of the list, for me,
is Roxanne Perez.
Now, can she win it all again?
He is going to have to get past a woman who has everything it takes
to make that next big step in her career.
And, girl, I want to give you it that chance.
Meta-Four's Lash Legend.
I cannot wait to see the contrast in styles
and their strategies to see who can come out on top.
And for the men, come on.
How did you not select Trick Williams?
Trick has been on fire, and he already knows
he has a bull's-eye on his back.
I mean, did Mello attack Trick? Was it Lexus King? I do not know.
What I do know is Trick is in my man's qualifying match
against a guy who is tough as nails, Joe Coffey.
And if Joe can turn this into a slug fest, Trick may be in some trouble.
I cannot white to see how extreme these two matches get
on this week's NXT. Good luck to my four superstars.
[Vic] Those two qualifying matches coming up tonight.
But in moments, your favorite talk show, Booker.
Meta-Four-sized Supernova Sessions with Alpha Academy next.
[Booker T] Yeah!
[crowd booing]
-Man! -What's up, bro?
Y'all getting it again, huh? Last night, got it done.
Judgment Day, keeping all the gold.
-You know how we do. -I do.
But it looks like you're about to get some gold of your own.
That's the plan, and I'm gonna put it on.
But tonight, I gotta deal with your boy Wes Lee.
-That guy just won't go away. -He will because he is a quitter.
Problem is, he keeps coming back. He came back last week.
He broke out a crayon, and he made a little list,
like he was writing to Santa Claus.
But tonight, I'm gonna add something to that list, a trip to the hospital.
I like that. Well, I will be around and be watching.
-If you need a hand, let me know. -I am good.
If you haven't noticed, I have been tearing it up lately.
-You have, I ain't taking that away. -But I appreciate the offer.
All right. Well, I'll be watching. I'll be around.
All right. Be easy.
Yeah.
[male announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, Supernova 1100, our special announcement.
Me, I have my own talk show. And that is bloody brilliant.
Thank you. Bye-bye!
Hello, hello, hello! Hear me now.
Welcome to another production of Supernova Sessions live in the USA!
Tonight is a special night.
Tell them, my brother!
We get to witness the bougie bully Lash Legend
qualifying for the Iron Survivor Challenge at Deadline.
You already know. It's time for me to Lash out, okay?
And tonight's guests are worthy of the Supernova Sessions spotlight,
but as you can see, I've had to take extreme security measures
to make sure that no criminal touches my cup.
They can't take it.
But without further ado, please welcome Alpha Academy
[crow cheering]
How do you like the music?
[music]
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Everyone loves the Alpha Academy.
He needs to calm down. This is for us.
No, no, you get a plan. You get a single plan.
Alpha Academy. Welcome to Supernova Sessions.
Now, you guys have already achieved so much together.
Beloved by the WWE Universe. Must be nice!
But is this the most amazing thing that you've done?
Being this close to the modern day Mona Lisa,
my Heritage Cup?
No, first of all, thank you!
[crowd] Thank you!
For having us down here for a Supernova Sess, okay?
And that is a beautiful cup, if I do say so myself.
But you are pretty lucky, if you think about it,
to still have it after last week
Luck ain't got a damn thing to do with it.
Noam is simply the greatest Heritage Cup Champion there is.
Miss Jackson only deals in fact, not opinion.
But it is fact that last week, Tozawa,
you had this place rocking.
-Oh, yeah. -You came close.
But, when it comes to the championship rounds,
there's levels to this game. And this is my game.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
Take away the rest of Meta-Four at ringside,
and the cup will be mine.
That's right, that's right.
No, no, no.
You tell him, Tozawa-san, now.
[screams]
Hold up.
You don't tell them anything because we did nothing wrong here.
The champion is keeping his Heritage Cup on lock
just like the bully is qualifying for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Let them know, girl.
Miss Lash,
whatever you say is good in my book.
Real good.
You could say anything you want to me, baby!
Security!
[making gun fire noises]
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Security!
You, you, no!
OS, let's stick to the topic
Let's stick to the topic. You're disgusting.
And the topic is my cup.
Come on. It'll be yours.
Hey, hey, foolish boy. Didn't you hear what this man had to say?
You better just do your TikTok dance.
Do not speak to him like that. No, no, no.
He can do whatever the hell he wants.
That's why he's my main man.
-Let's just sit down. -Here we go now.
-Get'em! Get'em! -Every day, Jack.
What do you think you're doing here?
Shhhh!
Shhhh please!
Now, Noam, you have got a point, okay?
Your name has become synonymous with the Heritage Cup.
What are you? Three-time champion?
Absolutely.
And Chad, you need to understand that there is nobody that can beat me.
NXT had to do a global tournament just to find me an opponent.
-That is tough at the top. -It is.
That sounds like a rough life you have got there, Noam.
That sounds tough, man.
If only you could walk a mile in these $1,000 shoes of mine.
Never. Never.
Noam, let me make your life easy
because you don't have to look anywhere, you don't have to go anywhere.
I think I've got your next challenger right here.
Who have you got?
Look at him.
Right!
[Noam laughs]
No, no, no, no.
Okay. I see what's happening here.
Well, if this person doesn't want to do the match tonight,
after what Shinsuke has done to him, I understand.
And in fact, I'm a giving champion. Next week, I oblige. You're on.
But, please, tell me more about this challenger of yours?
Let me tell you, he's got a big gas tank that can go, go,
and a huge appetite for destruction.
And his hips don't lie. His hips can lift a thousand pounds.
Oh, no, I'm in danger! I'm in danger!
Please, Olympian!
He's an Olympian? What do you mean he's an Olympian?
I mentioned he's a former NXT Tag Team Champion
-and a former Raw Tag Team Champion. -No!
Oh, and did I forget, former SmackDown Tag Team Champion?
No!
No, this is my show. Play that funky music!
Security, what aren't you here?
Hey, hey, oh, yeah, No take backs, Noam.
No!
Yeah! That's right, Noam.
Your next challenger for the Heritage Cup is me.
Thank you!
Whoa!
[Vic] Booker!
Master Cable just took Noam Dar to school.
But Lash Legend has to collect herself because Lash takes on Roxanne Perez
in a qualifying match next.
[Vic] Back on NXT.
Lash Legend right now can't worry herself about what just happened
on the Supernova Sessions. She better get focused real quick
at the task at hand.
[music]
[bell ringing]
[female announcer] The following is a qualifying match
for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Making her way to the ring, Roxanne Perez.
-[Vic] Lita made this selection, right? -[Booker T] Yes.
[Vic] Hall of Famer Lita,
a hero to Roxanne Perez.
Will that add urgency to Perez here tonight?
[Booker T] I can tell you this.
Lita respects Roxanne Perez and what she's done.
But this is one of those moments where you're going to be tested.
Every time you step in that ring, you're going to be tested.
And that's what this is about, I think, for Lita.
-[Vic] A test for Perez. -[Booker T] No, for Lita.
-Testing Roxanne. -[Vic] I see what you're saying.
That's what it's all about.
WWE Hall of Famers making their selections for who they feel deserve the opportunity
ahead of Deadline to become the Iron Survivor challenge winner,
which Roxanne Perez did last year.
She's looking for the repeat.
[Booker T] It's going to be hard because this is not just a hill.
This is a mountain and you're going to be climbing in and out
with Lash Legend. Let's see what you got.
[Vic] Shoulders down.
And Perez's own momentum actually carried Legend over
to allow Legend to escape-- that might have angered Lash Legend.
And she's not in a good mood after what we just heard
on the Supernova Session. Did Noam Dar just make a major mistake?
[Booker T] Noam Dar, I don't think he made a mistake.
But it's going to be a hell of a contest. Who you got?
[Vic] I am not going to answer that question. That's your --
[Booker T] Oh, wow.
[Vic] That's your side of the table, Booker, to pick winners and losers.
Nice counter, though, by Perez,
taking it to the bougie bully here in this moment.
[Booker T] Roxanne Perez is going to have to do a lot of that
to counter Lash Legend. What the hell?
[Vic] What do you mean?
The official from behind, Legend just dropped off.
[crowd cheering]
[Booker T] You know I'm down--
[Vic] Great job by the official.
[Booker T] I'm not down with all of these underhanded tricks.
Know what I mean? Come on. This is Roxanne Perez.
-[Vic] From behind, Perez! -[Booker T] We got it wrong.
[Vic] Again, nice job by the official Gary Wilson,
making the decision to send Meta-Four packing.
Now the momentum shifting to Roxanne Perez.
[Booker T] David versus Goliath in a match-up like this.
And I'm assuming strength advantage.
Besides advantage, it's going to go to Lash Legend,
with the quickness and speed,
Roxanne Perez is going to have to stand on a bicycle
to try and create some space, Vic.
Oh, man!
[Vic] Big body slam. Tiffany Stratton has already advanced to Deadline.
In to the cover, Legend. Hook of the leg. And a near fall in this match up.
So you agree with Lita that this is a contrast in styles
-and most likely strategies as well? -[Booker T] It is a contrast in styles.
It's one of those moments where Lash Legend is in the perfect position
to come up. I mean, it's a perfect opponent.
I mean, come on. I'm just telling it like it is.
[Vic] Look at the size of Legend. one knee almost the size of Roxanne--
-[Booker T] Exactly my point. -[Vic] And there's the strength.
Looking to finish off, the Tilt-A-Whirl instead,
into a modified torture rack.
Looking for the submission is Lash Legend.
And are some sleeping on Lash's in-ring ability.
[Booker T] I mean, iron sharpens iron, Vic.
Being a part of Meta-Four is going to do a hell of a lot of good for Lash Legend.
Oh, just got caught. Just got caught!
[Vic] Perez trying to lock in that guillotine.
But there again, that power on display of Lash.
And again, just muscling her way free.
What is that ingredient you think Lash Legend's missing?
[Booker T] A huge victory, Vic. I think that's all it is.
-[Vic] A statement win? -[Booker T] That's all it is.
They say that, if you win a championship, you become 30% better.
You win a big match like this against Roxanne Perez, who's done so much,
it's going to do a hell of a lot of good for your confidence, man.
[Vic] And we know Perez has developed a killer instinct.
That's been the biggest growth in Perez over the last few months.
And you can see the confidence in Perez. You can hear the NXT Universe.
[Booker T] All it is, she just matured right before our very eyes.
We've watched Perez just grow up and become a woman,
and not just a woman, a champion, Vic.
[Vic] Hall of Famer leader, Lita, said Perez was at the top of her list.
[Booker T] Oh, whoa! That's it.
[Vic] Then she proved Lita right, into the cover to advance.
And Lash Legend kicking out at the last moment.
[Booker T] That right there, just that kick out,
it shows me a lot of growth in Lash Legend.
A couple months ago, a year ago, that wouldn't have happened.
[Vic] Up and in.
[Booker T] Wow!
[Vic] Nice job by Perez, who then Legend is able to kick out.
Back to the live action, a back breaker by Lash.
[Booker T] Coming back into play because Lash Legend took a big shot,
but right now she is back in control, trying to take this-- Wow!
[Vic] You've got to be kidding me. Did you see that?
-[Booker T] A lot of athleticism. -[Vic] Lash didn't connect.
-Perez was just-- -[Booker T] Oh!
[Vic] Ja'Kar Jackson, she's already been set packing.
All right, it's Kiana James. Oh!
Prop kick rocking Perez.
[Booker T] Haters, man.
[Vic] The official was distracted by Ja'Kar Jackson,
who's already been ejected.
And now Lash, thanks to Kiana James--
power bomb.
One, two, three!
[Vic] And Lash qualified for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
[female announcer] Your winner, Lash Legend.
[Vic] That conniving Kiana James.
[Booker T] Haters, man. Haters in this business.
[Vic] Roxanne Perez was hitting at all cylinders in this match up.
But after after Kiana James stuck her nose where it didn't belong,
not only took away Roxanne's chance at the Iron Survivor Challenge,
she took away Perez's chance at history.
But Lash Legend now has a chance. You said she needed that statement win.
She just got it.
Can she earn another one at Deadline on December 9th?
I want to do what Tony and Stacks just did.
You going to do a Tag Team? But we didn't get the first ones yet.
No, I'm saying take it to the next level.
The two of them at the top of their game right now.
And Bro, I got an idea.
Hey, new Tag Team Champions tonight,
but next week, you might get a new Heritage Cup too.
That is a great point. We gotta keep our eyes on them Tag Titles.
-Hey, what? -Man, look.
New champions means new number one contenders.
-And I believe the world deserves to-- -No, no.
[indistinc chatter]
The world doesn't want to see anything you guys got.
You too couldn't catch break if you bought one.
I could buy a break. I got some money. I could buy a break.
[indistinc chatter]
Two times Tag Team Champions.
That's right!
Hey, we got some business to handle with that guy still.
But for right now, we got the titles back.
Enjoy now, because it's not going to last long.
Hod on a sec. Last time we saw you two,
you were getting your asses whooped by the Creeds
and getting thrown through tables. Am I right? Next!
Ah, he's got you there, pal.
[indistinc chatter]
Hey, fellas, Tag Team demands can wait, all right?
Because next week we're busy. We got to celebrate with the family, huh?
That's right, baby. Come on, let's go. We'll see you fellas later.
You're invited. You're not invited, losers.
Take care.
[indistinct chatter]
Excellent technique. Now, here's what we're talking about.
It's the set-up to the kick now.
Watch her, where she lines it up, and when she comes,
bam, you clean out.
She has a lot of power in those kicks.
-You have avoid them. -Yeah.
She can make them in any position, at any given time.
-I can feel that. -If you want walk away with your title,
and your head on your shoulders next Tuesday,
-you've got to work on counters. -Just got a text message from Xia.
"You're invited to a Warrior's Tea Ceremony."
A warriors tea ceremony?
Gonna go?
Absolutely.
-But for now, let's get back to film. -Yeah, that's right.
But it is a total--
[oriental music]
Hello, Xia.
Welcome, Lara.
Before you sit,
please put it on.
It's tradition.
Well, thank you, Xia.
I definitely never been invited to anything like this before.
[Xia] The warrior tea ceremony is very important.
It is how my ancestors honored the rival before the combat.
A deep bow shows a deep respect.
Respect isn't something I expect to get from you, Xia.
Have a seat.
My warrior spirit has been alight in the last months.
I want to be noticed.
Well, you have definitely accomplished that.
But I want to make sure we are on a better field next week,
when I challenge you for your NXT Women's Championship.
Well, I can do that if you can.
As I have chosen you,
we must choose the correct leaves for conception.
Now I pick the tea leaves.
Then we pour the water and the tea leaves transform.
This represents what's happened to us during the match.
Tea must be brewed at the correct temperature
for correct amount of time.
If you cannot, it will be ruined.
So the leaves are more delicate than they look.
But over time, the leaves cannot stay under the heat.
And, finally, breaks down and crumbles.
And that will happen next Tuesday when I consume you.
Consume the tea.
Respectfully, I will not.
If you are not consuming the tea, I will show no remorse in our battle.
So it has to be then.
Next week, may the strongest warrior win.
Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes.
Let's just address the elephant in the room here.
Melo, last week, Trick punched you in the face.
I mean, wait. Hold on, Mackenzie. Don't be instigating.
Now, with luck, me and Melo talked about the situation.
He knows that punch last week was not intentional.
But yet, if it was Melo throwing a punch at Lexus King,
it probably would have been me who got hit instead.
Mckenzie, you must understand.
Accidents happen. Ain't that right, dawg?
Yeah, that's right.
Mackenzie, last week, I stood in this exact spot
and I told you and the whole world I did not attack Trick.
Lie detectors determined I was telling the truth.
Lie detector? What are you talking about?
I told the whole world. And you know what? To answer your question,
last week, things did get a little heated. But it's cool because it's squash now.
Like Trick said, accidents happen.
Here is another thing, Mackenzie.
I don't know what type of mind game Lexus King thinks he's playing,
but he got the right one today.
He is going to get his. But tonight, Trick, you gotta get yours.
Qualify for the Iron Survivor Challenge and it's all yours.
Gallus is going to out there at the ringside,
so I'm gonna have your back tonight as well.
Okay! Feels good to be back on the stage.
[music]
Oh, y'all hear that? Is time for me to do my thing.
Whoop that Trick.
[crowd booing]
[Vic] It's time for the second qualifier of the night.
[bell ringing]
[female announcer] The following is a qualifying match
for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Introducing first, representing Gallus, Joe Coffey!
[Vic] Both superstars confident, but only one will advance.
Who will join Dijak at Deadline? We find out next.
You see, now that is how you get things done.
Roxanne isn't gonna win the Iron Survivor Challenge this year
because she's not in it. Courtesy of KJ.
Right. Couldn't beat her last year. Can't beat her this year.
Great job, K.J.
You know what, Gigi? Roxanne did deserve it.
Yes, she did. Did you see Kiana's forehead
-after Halloween Havoc? -Hello?
-I think that-- -Oh, no, no, no!
You have no right to speak!
You still have not apologized to me for what you did last week!
Kiana, when you follow your heart, you can never go wrong.
How delusional are you?
Gigi? My deepest apologies.
Do you need help understanding what I just said?
I have tons of experience helping the less fortunate,
less educated--
Let's hope that you have experience in getting your ass whooped
because that's exactly what's going to happen to you tonight.
Oh!
Why does everything always have to end in a fight?
Bron Breakker, last week you got the victory.
But taking a look back, do you have any remorse
for what you did to Von Wagner and Mr. Stone?
No, Mackenzie. Absolutely not.
Because what I did to Von is what I do best,
and that is hurt people, alright?
I'm the bad ass of WWE, and the result is always the same.
I break everyone.
So, Bron, what does that mean for the future?
[Dijak] Great question, Mckenzie.
What is the future for Bron Breakker?
I'd say… I don't know, what do you think?
Uncertain? For me it's clear.
While you are busy picking the splinters out of your ass,
I was busy qualifying for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
You got some nerve to interrupt me
when our paths haven't even crossed before.
Oh, but they might.
I'm betting that either Lawler or JBL probably ends up giving you
a qualifying match, don't you think?
You don't want me in the Iron Survivor Challenge. I promise.
I am the one guy who does.
Because I'm the one guy that you can't break.
If I qualify for the match, stay out of my way because if you don't,
I will have you begging for retribution, pal.
[Vic] Woo! Dijak is about to find out who is the first to join him at Deadline.
[Booker T] Yeah. [indistinct]
[crowd chanting] Whoop that Trick!
[Booker T] What?
[crowd chanting] Whoop that Trick!
I need it! I need it!
[crowd chanting] Whoop that Trick!
[Booker T] What?
Yeah. Uh-huh. I like it.
Oh, yeah, man.
[female announcer] Introducing, accompanied by Carmelo Hayes,
Trick Williams!
[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
Whoop that Trick.
What?
[crowd chanting] Whoop that Trick!
[Booker T] Yeah!
I like it. Oh, yeah, man.
That Trick, y'all. Oh, man.
[Booker T] Did you really hit Wade Barrett with a subpoena?
[Booker T] Oh, yeah. I'm suing his ass.
[crowd continues chanting]
[Vic] As we refocus on this qualifying match up,
I'm not expecting you to go that route or go that deep into the ring.
[Booker T] I'm serious, man. Gimmick infringement.
You heard of that.
[Vic] Look, let's talk about Trick Williams.
Because he's going to need to heist the roller coaster he's been on.
And it is easier said than done when there is someone like Joe Coffey.
[Booker T] He's got a lot of momentum going, Vic.
He just has to keep that momentum,
but this man right here, Joe Coffey, he is a mountain of a man.
Look at the body. He is like a tank, man.
[Vic] Hall of Famer Lita, who made this selection,
selected these two superstars in a match that she wanted to see--
[Booker T] Wow!
[Vic] How both would respond. And right now it is Joe Coffey.
If you're Joe Coffey, how do you stop the momentum
-of someone like Trick Williams? -[Booker T] Did you hear what I said?
I mean, Joe Coffey, he's built like a tank.
He is capable on any given night or day.
This may be the biggest test for Trick Williams to date.
Oh, yeah, man.
[Vic] Lash Legend advanced earlier tonight and joined Tiffany Stratton
on the women's side of things for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Dijak into the match.
Of course, the Iron Survivor Challenge happens at Deadline.
Tickets on sale now at ticketmaster.com.
Now Trick Williams showing some strength.
[Booker T] Yeah, like I say, Trick can be unorthodox.
He's not gonna go out there thinking technically.
He's just gonna hit you with a big right hand
and try to get you out of there. That's what I like about Trick Williams.
[Vic] Trick told me, "fake friends write the wrong answers on the mirror."
Mello is not a fake friend,
but is it wise to have Mello ringside here tonight?
[Booker T] Oh, yes, man.
When you got the Coffey brothers out there with Wolfgang,
you better have some backup.
[Vic] Whoa, whoa, looking for the backslide.
[Booker T] Test your strength, Vic.
[Vic] Coffey trying to drop those hips.
[Booker T] Look at Trick right now. Look at the bicep.
Look at the latissimus dorsi. Oh, yes!
[Vic] Whoa, a nice counter there by Coffey.
Still to come, Wes lee, Baron Corbin.
That's going to be a slug fest. And that could be a knockout.
[Booker T] That is.
That's what I'm talking about, Vic.
[Vic] Carmelo Hayes right there on the outside showing support.
-[Booker T] What? -[Vic] Trick Williams.
And there is the Coffey brothers. Mark.
There's Wolfgang, known as Gallus, getting in the way of Trick Williams
to allow Joe Coffey to get that moment to get back into this match up.
[Booker T] He's trying to break the head force feel right there,
but he just ran into that man Joe Coffey. And what I say about Joe Coffey?
He's good, good to the last drop, man.
[Vic] Carmelo Hayes trying to even things out
but didn't like the numbers advantage, which Gallus does have.
Here tonight, it was Trick and Carmelo who told Mckenzie "there's no beef."
Do you believe them? Honestly?
[Booker T] Beef, that's a hard one. I would say tension.
[Vic] Shoulders down.
[Booker T] Whoa, whoa, I would tension between those two.
But tonight it seems like they are brothers to the bone, man.
[Vic] NXT Universe trying to rally Trick Williams here again.
The winner of this match up
heads to the Iron Survivor Challenge match at Deadline.
The winner of the Iron Survivor gets an opportunity at the NXT Championship.
And Joe Coffey taking it to Trick Williams.
This is that opportunity to remind the universe,
Joe Coffey is a main event player.
[Booker T] I talk about Joe Coffey's leadership,
and he has shown that.
Gallus wouldn't be where they are without this man, Joe Coffey.
[Vic] Williams has been doing his own thing as of late, riding solo.
That's why it's kind of interesting.
-[Booker T] Oh, wow! -[Vic] He's out there as a numbers game,
as Williams knocked over the top rope.
Who is headed to Deadline? Coffey or Williams?
[Vic] Back on NXT.
Iron Survivor Challenge, Trick Williams, Joe Coffey.
Who is going to advance to Deadline?
Joe Coffey really has been in control of this match up.
[Booker T] I mean, Joe Coffey, like I said-- oh, man!
He's got those balling tactics, but he's very technical at the same time.
Shit like that, beautiful, beautiful.
[Vic] Cover [indistinct] offense and Williams able to kick out.
But Joe Coffey is used to the pressure.
He was had the finals in the Global Heritage [indistinct].
He has been a main event player in the past.
But he is trying to get his footing here in NXT over the last several months.
[Booker T] And a win over perhaps one of the hottest individuals in NXT,
Trick Williams, hey, you will be the talk of the--
I will be talking about, what? Yeah, for Joe Coffey.
Give him the old props. Oh, yeah.
[Vic] Trick Williams now trying to fit back,
and you just saw over the shoulder moments ago.
Carmelo Hayes, don't adjust your set, Hayes is out here in support.
-[Booker T] Big counter there. -[Vic] Big counter by Trick Williams.
[Booker T] Big counter there by Trick Williams.
[Vic] Dijak has advanced.
Who will be the second superstar to make their way to Deadline
in that very unique Iron Survivor Challenge?
Nice jump and neck breaker.
And look, a few of them. Carmelo Hayes in the pouch.
[Booker] Come on. I think it was a crime. I mean, everybody's a suspect.
[Vic] Take another look and an impact. Bam!
[Booker T] I mean, who do you trust in a situation like that?
Everybody's a suspect when something like that goes down.
Even Carmelo Hayes.
[Vic] Trick Williams has an opportunity here tonight.
He missed out on his opportunity several weeks ago,
but he's got to win tonight to get to Deadline.
Same thing with Joe Coff. Both have championship dreams.
Who is going to be able to pass that threshold?
There again, the strength of Coffey. That may be the difference maker.
Another cover, another hook of the leg. Williams kicks out.
[Booker T] Definitely is a history-making moment.
Iron Survivor challenge.
I mean, to be the first. That's what this this is all about.
I want out, I want out!
[Vic] Coffey trying to wear down Trick Williams. There is Carmelo Hayes.
Trying to fuel Trick Williams on.
It's Carmelo Hayes who competed in last year's Iron Survivor Challenge.
Came up one fall short of the eventual winner.
That would be Grayson Waller.
Trick Williams picking up the momentum.
And Williams, who didn't make that match up,
talked right in Carmello Hayes' face, "When is my time?"
Booker, you've got to agree, it is his time to prove it.
[Booker T] Come on. I mean, Trick Williams, all he wants is a shot.
He just wants his champagne wishes, his caviar treats,
his piece of the action.
Oh, yes. I get it. Tonight might be that night.
-[Vic] And now look at Joe Coffey. -[Booker T] Wow! Big uppercut.
[Vic] Gonna be looking for that knockout blow one more time.
Coming right back in and now Trick starting to feel it.
That looked familiar.
[Booker T] Oh! I've seen that before.
Plate side. Oh, yes. Oh, no, no.
[Vic] Williams fired up.
[crowd cheering]
-The NXT Universe-- -[Booker T] Deal shot.
Deal shot. Oh, whoa, no.
[Vic] He was looking for the high impact offense
that's been here. Now he was countered big headbutt.
He goes right to the throat. Coffey now, answering back.
Got caught. Got dropped. That could be it.
-Trick into the cover! -[Booker T] Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Come on, man!
[Vic] Hey! What's Mark Coffey doing?
Derrick Sanders, hands full. Gallus all over the place.
And Carmelo, whoa!
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams, I think, are on the same page.
Look out!
Oh, Gallus. Joe Coffey. This could be that moment.
[Booker T] Carmelo, do something, damn it.
[Vic] Williams back into the ring.
Coffey. Target set.
Glasgow send off. Followed up. German suplex.
This could be it for Joe Coffey to head to Deadline.
No, yet.
Wow, what a sequence.
[Booker T] Man, are you seeing what I'm seeing, Vic?
[Vic] I'm seeing right now. [indistinct]
Back to the knee. Flash knee. Side of the face. Cover.
[Booker T] Wow, yes!
[Vic] Trick is headed to Deadline.
[female announcer] Here is your winner, Trick Williams!
[crowd chanting] Whoop that Trick!
[Booker T] Yeah, I like it.
Oh, yeah. Hey vic!
I am loving what happened with Trick. Did you see what happened there?
Did you see what I saw? Did you see that?
[Vic] Well, let's go back to some of the action in this match up.
Here is the [indistinct].
Trick Williams nearly had the match up,
-but then Gallus-- -[Booker T] So close!
[Vic] And this is what you're talking about.
All I see, Booker, is Carmelo Hayes evening the odds.
[Booker T] What are you talking about?
He pulled down Wolfgang, and it just wasn't the same time.
And then Williams, he wasn't left there,
Carmelo Hayes got out of the way,
and Carmelo Hayes [indistinct].
What I see here is a beautifully-placed knee by Trick Williams,
who advances to Deadline,
who advances to the Iron Survivor Challenge.
And if Trick can whip four others on December 9th,
he could be the Iron Survivor.
[indistinct]
I love y'all!
[cheers and applause]
Yeah.
[indistinct] Oh, man.
-Easy! -You can't be jumping out.
With Corbin getting you and…
Don't even get me talking on the parking lot.
Look.
I'm glad I caught you.
Congratulations on the NXT title.
Thank you, Wes.
By the way, welcome back.
I realize that our last match was a catalyst
for you to take some time off?
Yeah, in a way, but don't even sweat it, dawg.
Water under the bridge. And honestly,
kind of needed some time off. Now I am back,
got plenty of things on the agenda and it starts with Baron Corbin tonight.
Listen, Wes, I appreciate that you enjoy my art of combat,
so I will take a close look tonight.
But please, please leave me a piece of Corbin.
I will think about it.
But I got to be paying attention to these other cats,
doing the things that he did,
doing anything and everything to get their hands on you and that title.
I am aware of this. Does that include you, Wes?
Me?
Nah. I got some other things in mind.
See you, dawg.
[music]
[Vic] Big main event still to come tonight.
Get ready, Booker.
[explosion]
[bell ringing]
[female announcer] The following contest is a Tag Team match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, representing the Brawling Brutes,
the team of Ridge Holland and Butch!
[Vic] All the way from Smack Down.
There is only one thing on the mind of this duo.
This is going to be an old-fashioned scrap.
Tag Team clash when we come back next on NXT.
[music]
[crowd booing]
[steps approaching]
-Look who it is, talking NXT. -Guilty as charged, my friend.
Let me give you some credit, too. That's how you make a name for yourself.
Taking out Trick Williams, that was a big move.
I always knew I was gonna be a major player in this game,
and now it seems the rest of the world agrees with me.
Look, I can't disagree to that,
and look, how you did it without getting caught,
that was impressive. So, I gotta know. How'd you get it done?
How did I get it done?
That's the million dollar question, my man.
But all I got to say is, mission accomplished.
It is done.
Also, I see you're in the main event tonight.
-Yeah. -Good luck and enjoy the spotlight.
-I'll be watching. -All right.
[Vic] Baron Corbin and Wes Lee still to come in our main event.
[indistinct]
[music]
[female announcer] Making their way to the ring,
[indistinct] Bronco Nima and Lucien Price, OTM.
[Vic] Booker, I wanna get you in a mindset there,
I want to know, of these two teams, which would you not want to face?
-[Booker T laughs] -[Vic] This is going to be a fight.
[Booker T] Both of them.
You look at Butch, I never seen this guy smile once.
He will bite you. He will spit anything it takes to win.
I like it. And these two, you bite and leave him.
-[Vic] Nima. -[Booker T] Lima?
[Vic] Nima. You better say that right.
I mean, we're about to find out who you'd be fighting here in a second.
[Booker T] Well, look. Out the mud.
They about to move uptown, man, to that deluxe apartment in the sky.
You know what I'm talking about.
[Vic] Look, Butch coming right in. And they are wasting in time.
We knew this was going to be a fight.
We knew this was gonna be a scrap.
We knew this was gonna be a hard-hitting fair.
These two teams are built for a fight.
How would they stand inside a structure like the War Games?
Butch, of course, has competed in War Games.
[Booker T] Both these teams would be perfect for War Games
because one, they're so young.
They don't know what a match like WarGames really entails,
how you are going to walk out in a situation like that.
But let me tell you, Butch, he don't care.
[Vic] He certainly does not.
Survivor Series, of course, a week from Saturday in Chicago.
And we got a little bit of a stalemate.
[Booker T] You don't want to mess with Ridge Holland.
Breathe on this, kid. You might get hurt.
[Vic] Count him out.
[crowd] One, two, three, four, six, seven, eight.
[Vic] Not too many can say they have stopped Butch
and Holland in their tracks.
[Booker T] You're talking about a mean, mean individual.
Look at this young man. Look at the strength.
That a gangsta, dawg.
[Vic] And just like that,
Bronco, Nima, and Lucian Price.
[Booker T] Nima and Price, these boys can take over, man. I like it.
It was, whoops, it was close. Oh, yeah.
[Vic] The issue stems from the Bada Bing, Bada Boom, Battle Royal.
"Don't you preach to me, stay out of others' business."
So why didn't Scrypts insert himself in that Battle Royal?
[Booker T] It was called advising, okay?
He is out here taking care of business.
He tried to take Nima and Price all the way to the top.
I'm talking about champagne, whiskey, caviar, all of that, man.
[Vic] That's the second time you used that word.
[Booker T] And I'm going to use it one more time!
[Vic] How many times have you seen Butch
in this dire of a situation? Butch can't even get back to his feet.
[Booker T] Like I said, you're looking at two bones too thick.
I mean, two guys just looking to come up. And one thing about this business,
when somebody don't want to give it to you,
you just got to take it.
[Vic] Well, speaking of that, here comes Scrypts out of nowhere.
[Booker T] Beautiful.
That's what a good manager is for right there.
[Vic] It's all about Ridge and Butch.
And Nima in the cover, hook to the leg.
Coming from Smack Down, I'm going to go off what you just said.
How about the betrayal of Santos Escobar?
Tack goes out of Rey Mysterio. You talk about taking it.
[Booker T] Look, I mean, let me tell you, I could see that coming a mile away.
The jealousy of Santos Escobar saying something like,
"Rey Mysterio's steel with the stoke that he has."
Yeah, I could see that.
[Vic] You see the eyes of Price,
delivering that clothesline with vengeance and fury.
[Booker T] You know what they say about the eyes, right?
The eyes never lie, my friend.
[Vic] We kicked off tonight with a Tag Team Championship match up.
-There are those eyes. -[Booker T] Boom!
[Vic] There's that devastating clothesline.
Kicked off the night with a Tag Team title match
that crowned new Tag Team Champions, The Don and Stacks.
You got to imagine they got their eyes on this situation right here.
[Booker T] Yeah, they better keep their eyes on it
because Nima and Price, these are two guys looking to make a name
for themselves in this business.
I'm talking about moving up that ladder quick.
[Vic] Tag was made, double tags, here we go.
And we talk about impact, sudden impact with Big Ridge.
And I think you agree with this:
Two different upbringings, but all four of these men have the same mentality.
[Booker T] They've been in the streets their whole lives.
They fight. You know the story of Butch and Ridge Holland.
He is a player, man.
[indistinct]
[Vic] Look at Holland. Look at him. Say that again.
Swinging around.
Think of the size of Lucian Price, into the cover.
And Price powering out.
He's a former Division I college football player
that Ridge Holland just swore with ease.
And it's back to live action.
[indistinct]
[Booker T] It's about bringing the pain in him.
Whoa, whoa, check it out.
[Vic] Well, same can be said for Price.
Just throwing around Holland but Butch made the tag.
Butch is legal. Step up, enziguri, and now Butch just got manhandled.
[Booker T] I like these guys.
They remind me of somebody. I just can't think of who it is right now.
Two brothers.
[Vic] Well, here you see some Tag Team continuity.
-Delivering the pain. -[Booker T] That's it.
-[Vic] Into the cover. -[Booker T] That's it.
[Vic] And Butch just kicking out.
I don't know how Butch was able to do that
because I just looked up from the desk into the eyes of Butch.
He didn't seem like he's all there.
[Booker T] Never seen Butch in this much trouble, Vic.
Never seen him like this before, in dire straits.
But he's a fighter. He is not going to quit.
[Vic] And we got our number two, Rich Holland.
I haven't seen him get back to his feet.
Butch is out and alone. Butch, though, big blow.
Just knocked out Nima.
Feeding off the NXT Universe.
We knew this was going to be a fight. We knew this was going to be a scrap.
[Booker T] Look at the quickness of this big man.
[Vic] Oh, no matter how big you are when your digits are getting bent.
[Booker T] Oh, man!
[Vic] Butch, does he have enough strength?
Tag was made. You talk about strength.
We certainly know that Ridge Holland has it.
Right here!
[crowd] Wow!
[Vic] Butch wiping out Scrypts.
And Price Holland looking to play Nima.
Tag.
The Brawling Brutes came for just that tonight. A brawl.
[Booker T] Double up, Vic. Double up.
One time. Oh, yes!
[Vic] Butch into the cover.
Brawling Brutes stand tall.
[female announcer] Here are your winners,
the Brawling Brutes!
[Vic] What a competitive, hard-hitting Tag Team clash
with the Brawling Brutes standing tall.
I've been wandering aimlessly like a man lost in the desert
looking for the last drop of water that doesn't exist.
I've paid attention to the messages rather than the people listening.
But that's just me.
I'm like a ghost wandering the halls of NXT,
trying to find my place, my purpose.
And on nights like tonight,
I can feel the energy of the people below me reverberate up through my feet.
The same people that label me and try to put me into occupied spaces
because I seem like I'm somebody familiar to them.
But I'm just me. Nobody knows me. I don't fit in.
And this is where you get real.
I'm not here to burn any ships, be the biggest dog in the yard
and inflict justice on anybody. I'm not obsessed with the spotlight.
I'm me and I'm here right now.
Unhinged, maybe.
Maniac? I'm not here to argue that.
But this is where it begins and this is where it ends.
Maybe this is where I let go.
Then again, maybe it's not.
[Vic] Somebody's got to get Gacy off the roof.
What is he doing up there?
[music]
[bell ringing]
[female announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Gigi Dolin.
[Vic] Sometimes you wonder if you want to really get in the mind of Joe Gacy
and then you see and hear things like that.
But what we're about to see next is a one-on-one encounter
after what happened earlier tonight. An argument between these two
have led to this one-on-one match. Dolin Grace next on NXT.
[Vic] We just saw what our NXT Women's Champion posted on X.
Lyra Valkyria is ready to defend her title
against Xia Li in this showdown.
-Booker, are you ready for this? -[Booker T] Yeah, man.
[Vic] Xia Li versus Lyra Valkyria after what we saw in that tea ceremony.
These two are going to tear the house down.
[Booker T] Wouldn't rather be anywhere in the world, man.
[female announcer] And her opponent, Arianna Grace!
[Vic] Between Joe Gacy,
the expose we just saw from Lyra Valkyria and what we've heard from Arianna Grace,
I'm trying to stay focused right now because my head's going
in a lot of different directions here. Can you help Arianna Grace out?
She wants to know why everything ends in a fight.
[Booker T] I'm wondering why we are having this match as well.
What did she do other than being the rookie in the locker room?
You know that old saying, "know your role and shut your mouth."
-Maybe that's it. -[Vic] Maybe so.
Gigi Dolin just got caught by surprise there.
Do you feel bad for Grace?
-[Booker T] Why would I feel bad? -[Vic] That she is misunderstood?
[Booker T] She's misunderstood because of that pageant life.
[Vic] Shoulder down.
[Booker T] Most people don't know that pageant life and how tough it is.
Me personally, I know from a personal perspective,
having married Miss America, my queen.
So trust me, I know how tough it is.
[Vic] I'll pick that up for you, Booker.
If you drop that, we'll pick that name up for you.
Grace controlling right now. Gigi Dolin getting back into the match up.
Look, she is not going to take kindly to Grace calling her uneducated.
That's where this issue stems from earlier tonight.
You can't take shots like that and not expect--
[Booker T] Like I said, the pageants that Arianna Grace has been in,
she has always had to answer those questions,
those pivotal questions, Talking about certain people.
She sees something in Gigi Dolin, perhaps you and I don't.
-Oh, oh, wow. -[Vic] Near fall.
Let's also take a look at the two superstars.
-[Booker T] Look at that! -[Vic] Off the big right.
Into the cover. Hook of the leg. Near fall.
[Booker T] That's training now, Vic. That's strength.
[Vic] This is a good chance for both these superstars to showcase themselves.
They could sway one of the Hall of Fame selectors,
get themselves into a qualifying match. Booker, see where I'm going here?
-[Booker T] Yes. -[Vic] For the Iron Survivor.
[Booker T] Definitely. Arianna Grace is looking--
[Vic] And into another cover.
[Booker] The situation. She's not just beautiful,
she's looking great.
[Vic] NXT Deadline Saturday, December th 9th.
Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com.
To your point, Grace is looking really good in this moment.
Dolin from behind, shoulders down. Another near fall.
[Booker T] Gigi scouted that one to the wheel
just one too many times, Arianna.
[Vic] Oh, backslide. Will it be enough? No.
When this all began, we talk about, with that backstage argument
with the inside cradle, center of the ring. Another near fall.
All it all began because Kiana James came into the locker room,
was flaunting, was bragging to everyone that she took out, Roxanne Perez.
That's a little presumptuous, don't you think?
[Booker T] It was, but you've got to take your shots.
Kiana James, she is a hater.
But that's what this business is all about.
[Vic] Dolin now into the cover, goes Arianna Grace.
You saw grace wasn't sure whether she wanted to lock in a submission,
go for the cover. She went for the win.
[Booker T] No, Vic, I'm looking at the technique of Arianna Grace.
She is sound, man.
I'm gonna tell you, a win over Gigi Dolin puts her right in the conversation.
Oh, yeah!
[Vic] That goes back to the Iron Survivor matches we saw too tonight.
Congratulations! Lash Legend, qualified, Trick Williams, qualified as well.
They are headed to Deadline.
And look, Arianna Grace has put it together in this match up.
She was called delusional earlier tonight.
I don't think she is that delusional as Lee or Dolin may think.
-[Booker T] Can I say it? -[Vic] Go for it.
[Booker T] Grace's looking very graceful tonight.
[Vic] Again, that's why they pay you the big bucks.
There comes Dolin, and Dolin right now firing right back.
Gigi Dolin said she wants to express herself.
Into the cover, hook of the leg, and--
[Booker T] That close one had a whole lot of momentum behind it,
trying to get Arianna out of there, Vic.
[Vic] Dolin, I think, has been in for a little bit of a--
didn't think she was going to get this much of a fight. Backslide.
-And look at grace! -[Booker T] Wow, wow!
What a move.
[Vic] Fire officials are doing a darn good job--
[Booker T] What a move, give her credit.
[Vic] What a move, what a big knockout blow.
And Dolin now, looking for the finishing touches.
Shoulders down. That is a massive win for Gigi Dolin.
[female announcer] Here is your winner, Gigi Dolin!
[Vic] I take nothing away from Arianna Grace.
She may talk and tag too much. But for Gigi Dolin tonight,
she let her in-ring ability do the talking for her.
And look, the official here, I want to point this out one more time.
The official's in great position, looking up,
because for all intents and purposes, Ariana Grace could have the victory there.
Dolin would see the door open, and then, bam,
would quickly close it to earn a victory.
And for Gigi Dolin,
all the ups and downs she has gone through in recent weeks,
it must feel very good for Dolin to be back in the winner's circle.
What's Grace doing? Is she okay?
[music]
[Vic] Yes! That means more than any victory
for Von Wagner and Mr. Stone.
[man] This story of a journey towards respect and friendship
started with a simple photograph.
Two men, Von Wagner and Mr. Stone, started their WWE careers on the same day.
Total strangers,
unknowing their lives would one day be connected.
Initially, both found failure rather than success.
With a common bond of rubbing people the wrong way,
these two superstars joined forces.
[Stone] Von Wagner is a future world champion.
And Robert Stone could help make that happen.
[man] Trust was slowly being built with each passing mile traveled together.
It was Stone who recognized the duo had plateaued and pushed for more.
After multiple failed attempts, Von let his guard down
and bared his soul to Stone and to NXT Universe.
[Von] The scarring on my head was bad.
Kids, they used to call me a monster.
When I looked in the mirror, I did look different.
[man] Finally comfortable in his own skin,
Von was confronted by a grown version of the same bullies Von faced as a child.
[Vic] Bron Breakker!
[Breakker] I'm gonna shoot you straight, Von.
You are a nobody.
You know that picture when you were a kid? You think that was bad?
Wait until I'm done with you.
[man] Supported by stone, Von faced his fears head on.
When the future looked bleak,
it was Stone's willingness to go to battle for his friend
that was the final confirmation to Von that Stone was not just a friend.
But family.
[Stone] You stepped up for me, but now it's time for me to end this.
Breakker's gonna pay!
[man] With a shattered table and a fallen foe beneath their feet,
two men who started on the same day
shared a heart and showed the world how far they've come together.
A lot of memories. A lot of history. Wow. That is some powerful stuff.
Yeah, we have been through a lot, man. I have been meaning to tell you--
You know what? Don't worry, okay? You're welcome.
-Are you all right? -Yeah, I'm fine.
Why don't you come to my house for dinner with my family, Von?
Stone, if your wife makes that pasta again with those little sausages,
with those sausages, I'm telling you, I love those. I will be there.
-I'm down. Two plates. -I'll text her now.
-Double down on that. -I got you.
Hey, Stone. Easy on the asparagus though. No joke. Cut that out. Please.
Asparagus sucks.
[Vic] They should take it another step in the right direction.
But look, Wes Lee is returning.
A few weeks ago, he's ready to lock up and again prove someone wrong,
that someone being Baron Corbin, who looks to burn down another ship.
Lee and Corbin next.
I'm now joined by Eddie Thorpe
and Eddie, you've had a big rise in NXT in 2023.
But we haven't seen you in a few weeks. Where have you been?
This year's been a trip.
The last time the NXT Universe saw me was the strat match with Dijak
and I may have won that match, but it depleted me.
Physically and mentally.
So I had to take time to recharge, get outside, be where I like to be,
and listen to my brouhaha. But I am 100% now.
And I want to show JBL and Jerry Lawler who are watching
and choosing qualifiers for the Iron Survivor Challenge
-that I'm ready to go. -[Charlie] Hey, Eddy!
If you think you're 100%
and you're getting into that Iron Survivor Challenge match,
you are as delusional as Joe Gacy.
Eddy, I'm gonna stretch you out in that ring in no time
and show no quarter.
You know what, Charlie?
For years, the toughest men in the world have tried to stretch me,
but they never broke me because I'm a fighter.
It's not because you're a fighter you never got broken, Eddie.
It's because you never stepped into the ring with people like us.
Mm-hmm.
We'll see about that.
[press crowd speaking at once]
Obviously, I'm devastated we lost the Tag Team title.
At this moment, I have no further comment.
[press crowd speaking at once]
[car horn]
Let him through! Chase, come on! Get in. Quick! Let's go!
[man] NXT is a brand focusing on developing the superstars of tomorrow,
but also a brand focused on innovation.
On Saturday, December 9th at NXT Deadline,
NXT will once again present a truly revolutionary match.
The Iron Survivor Challenge.
There will be two Iron Survivor Challenges.
One for the men and one for the women.
Five superstars will compete in this unique 25-minute match
where they will battle each other and the clock.
Two superstars will start the match, then every five minutes,
another superstar will join the match until all five are in the ring.
The goal of the match is to have the most falls
when the clock hits 25 minutes.
Falls could be won at any time via pinfall, submission
or disqualification.
When a superstar wins a fall, they earn a point.
When they lose a fall, they must pay the penalty.
They are forced out of the ring and into the penalty box for 90 seconds.
Once the 90 seconds are up, that superstar can re-enter the match.
The superstar who scores the most falls when the clock hits 25 minutes
will be named the Iron Survivor and become number one contender
for the NXT championship.
Two men and two women have already qualified.
The question is, which superstars will JBL select
for next week's qualifying matches?
The former WWE champion is now on the clock
as the countdown to NXT Deadline on Saturday, December 9th, continues.
[Vic] Deadline tickets on sale now at ticketmaster.com.
But after a very unique tea ceremony,
Lyra Valkyria will have her first defense against a determined Xia Lee.
Will Lee deliver another knockout or will Valkyria soar?
NXT Women's Championship on the line next week,
Speaking of championships, Chad Cable was a guest
on the Supernova Sessions earlier in the week
and next Tuesday he will face Noam Dar for the Heritage Cup.
Two championship matches next week here on NXT.
[Vic] Booker, it is main event time this week!
[music]
[bell ringing]
[female announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Wes Lee.
[Vic] Booker, I want to ask you a question,
kind of a deeper question than I normally do.
All joking aside, it's been a lot of differences of opinions
when it comes to Wes Lee.
But was Wes right to step away for a few months?
[Booker T] You know, it's all about taking care of your body, Vic.
But they also say time off is your worst enemy.
And I believe that.
So I'm glad Wes Lee has got back on the horse.
Let's get it done. Let's go!
[Vic] Wes Lee coming back in a big way here tonight.
The question will be, will there be any ring rust on Wes Lee?
[Booker T] Oh, yeah. I mean, come on.
[crowd booing]
[music]
[female announcer] And his opponent, Baron Corbin!
[Vic] Corbin has burned it all to the ground.
He has started over.
And Booker, you think he's on the right path?
You think he is righting his ship, so to speak?
[Booker T] That lone wolf. Watch your back, son.
Because this dude, this wolf, he's on the hunt, dawg.
[Vic] You saw Wes Lee lock his eyes on Baron Corbin.
These two have had a war of words.
There's an obvious size advantage.
Nothing has ever stopped Wes Lee in the past.
But you also can't deny, though, Booker,
you talk about taking time. You talk about rest.
-You just mentioned over the years. -[Booker T] Yes, yes.
[Vic] You can't deny the pace that Wes Lee was on
when he was the NXT North American Champion.
The pace he was on defending and retaining that title,
it was unheard of.
[Booker T] Here's one thing you can't replace, and that's being young.
And Wes Lee, he's about going out there and creating that legacy,
making history. And I love that about this young man.
-He's a fighter. -[Vic] He certainly is.
He's going right to the body here on Baron Corbin, look.
As you've said in the past, Corbin could throw hands with the best of them.
[Booker T] Yeah, but not the right idea with a Golden Glove boxer,
a guy who is a champion at that level.
So you don't want to take that right. Oh, yes.
[crowd chanting] Wes Lee!
[Vic] Just like that in just a blink of an eye,
Baron Corbin can turn things around.
And there's a right hand in the knees rattled,
spaghetti legs, so to speak, for Wes Lee.
[Booker T] You talk about that ringless man,
there's nothing you can really do to simulate real-time combat.
You can't get on a treadmill or anything like that.
You're going to be in the middle of that 12-circle, man.
[Vic] There's Corbi, who ran into "Dirty" Dom earlier.
Brought up the weight of bodies. He has left.
Can he leave another one laying tonight in the form of Wes Lee?
Lee right now has Baron Corbin down for a moment.
And when Corbin's down to a knee, he's the same size as Wes Lee.
This is working to Wes' advantage!
Corbin quickly to power out at one. Wes Lee called his shot.
He hit the target on the back of Dirty Dom.
[Booker T] Wes Lee trying to slow the momentum down a little bit
tells me he is wondering how much gas he has in the tank.
Full bench up like this. Oh, wow!
[Vic] A suplex showcases the strength from Baron Corbin.
So you think in this match up Wes Lee's at a disadvantage
-through that sabbatical? -[Booker T] I really do.
As well as Baron Corbin, he's not here to play games with these guys.
He is here to make a point, to let everybody in the locker room.
You all know this, man
[Vic] Look, Wes Lee's a little bit quicker than Baron Corbin.
We all know that. He's going to have to use that to his advantage.
He may have just knocked the wind out of Corbin.
Going for the kick and Corbin just kicked out
and sent Lee almost to the floor.
Big shot right to the stomach again, driving that air out.
And look at Lee. back to his feet, coming right back in.
And this is that quick pace, this is that fast action,
and athleticism. Wes Lee's got to use to keep Baron Corbin off balance.
[Booker T] Yes, he better try to get a pinfall quick in a match up like this,
but look at the smarts right there, Baron Corbin just creating that space.
I love it, man.
[Vic] Wes Lee realizing, looking to shrink that space,
close the door, and, oh no! Deep six!
[Booker T] Yeah! Perfect plan.
[cheers and applause]
[Vic] Can Wess Lee bounce back?
[crowd clapping]
[Vic] Back on NXT. Baron Corbin has been in control
as you saw throughout the commercial break.
And for Baron Corbin,
Lexus King was kind of poking around a lot earlier around Baron Corbin.
Do you still like Lexus King after--
[Booker T] I like everything about Lexus King.
Like I said, for one, he has a championship match.
Last week, he topped the ratings, 800 k,
and as well as the internet, he's blowing up the internet.
I love Lexus King.
[Vic] Baron Corbin was impressed too and that is a hard thing to do,
as Corbin continuing the offensive onslaught.
What a clothesline!
[Booker T] Ring Around The Rosies, man.
[Vic] There was no pocket full of posey as he just got rocked.
Take another look. Hard impact.
[Booker T] I love that. Look, that's that lone wolf.
That's the man I like seeing, Vic.
[Vic] Now you've got to wonder with every blow, every forearm,
is this something that, Baron Corbin, when he sees Wes Lee,
he really sees Ilja Dragunov?
[Booker T] It's not just Wes Lee, Vic.
This is about taking over, this is about domination
for this man here, Baron Corbin.
[Vic] This match up made official for next week,
Eddie Thorpe, Charlie Dempsey, what a showdown that is gonna be.
You smirked, Booker, at the end Halloween Havoc.
When Corbin was standing over the NXT champion.
[Booker T] Yeah. You know why? Because I said he's back.
He is back. He's in his own song pit.
And I've said it, I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times,
you win by any means necessary.
[Vic] Baron Corbin is bringing it here tonight.
Corbin said he had to get rid of it all. He had to destroy his past for his future.
And he wants to destroy everyone in the NXT locker room.
As he's called out everyone.
You know what he called Wes Lee earlier? He called Wes Lee a quitter.
[Booker T] I mean--
[Vic] No quit in Wes Lee and Wes Lee's showing that.
[Booker T] I wouldn't call Wes Lee that.
But all of these shots that Baron Corbin is landing right now,
they're major shots, Vic.
Those are the ones that really can take you down that bank.
[Vic] Wes Lee starting to fire back.
And Wes Lee is going to have to bring a lot more than that
to try to knock down Baron Corbin.
Corbin, and here comes Lee!
And this is that different side of We Lee.
[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
-[Vic] Lee is getting him some of Baron. -[Booker T] Oh, yeah, man!
[crowd chanting] NXT! NXT!
[Vic] Wes Lee using his environment to his advantage.
[Booker T] I said it before, many, many times.
I wasn't a believer of this kid. But he made me a believer
with moves like that.
[Vic] To the top with the drop! But not the victory.
Just able to get out, as Baron Corbin--
and this is a flurry of offense from Wes Lee.
It's like Wes Lee found that different gear.
It's like Wes Lee took off those few months,
refocused himself and refound himself.
Didn't get all that stopped, but certainly got enough on the hands,
right under the shoulders of Baron Corbin.
And Lee now, maybe due to that time off, is trying to get back,
took a moment too long, and got driven into the mat by Corbin.
Into the cover, hook of the leg,
and Wes Lee able to fight out one more time.
[Booker T] Wes Lee took a step away, like you said, Vic.
They always say you never want to take yourself of the game, Vic,
because somebody is always going to be there to take your spot.
[crowd chanting] Corbin! Corbin!
[Vic] Corbin now looking to maybe end this match and it is!
Right behind Wes Lee, cardiac kicks in the right back,
got caught in a tilt-to-whirl back breaker,
didn't drop Lee, and somehow Lee stayed on his feet.
[Booker T] That's the fight in this young man, Vic.
He's no boy that we've seen him fight through many, many battles, man.
[Vic] These two like rubber bands snapping back at one another,
but both superstars down. Look who's on his feet though.
Baron Corbin. And Corbin dragging Wes Lee over.
We are in those deep waters, and what is Corbin?
You don't see Corbin leave his fight too often.
[Booker T] Corbin, right now, he's gonna go for that kill shot,
but the quickness of Wes Lee is still there.
[Vic] Little separation, Lee closing the door,
rocking Corbin all the way to the floor.
Yo, come on, let's go!
[Vic] Lee looking around, checking his position
Wes Lee!
He didn't hit Corbin,
he hit the North American champion, Dominick Mysterio!
And Lee, taking it out, he put a target on Dom's back.
But the match is continuing.
I'm looking up, the referee's at 8, referee almost able to count out Wes Lee,
who refocused, returns, and then just planted [indistinct]!
[crowd] One, two, three!
[bell ringing]
[music]
[female announcer] Here is your winner, Baron Corbin!
[Vic] And maybe that budding friendship we saw start to blossom earlier,
between Corbin and Dirty Dom, paying dividends!
But hey!
The match is over.
[Booker T] Two more major shots won't hurt.
[Vic] We talked about Halloween Havoc.
And it's Dragunov now.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Do not want to get on the bad side of the NXT champion.
Oh, my God!
[crowd cheering, booing]
[Vic] Baron Corbin is burning it all down.
[music]
[Vic] Baron Corbin was victorious. took a couple cheap shots after the tag,
and then it was Ilya Dragunov, who's got a score to settle,
or Baron Corbin. We talked about Halloween Havoc,
and when the champ was looking for a Torpedo Moscow instead,
it was countered by Corbin.
And Baron Corbin has set his sights on the champion.
He's targeted the title.
Baron! Baron!
You made a grave mistake.
And now you need to live with those consequences.
You want a NXT championship match so bad, huh? You got it!
[crowd cheering]
I'll see you at Deadline!
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Well, that was a bold challenge and it's made official.
The clock begins to count down until the end of days.
But whose time will be up, Corbin's or Dragunov's at Deadline?