[intro music]
[announcer] Then.
Woo!
Now.
[male voice] Acknowledge me!
The king of kings.
You can't see me.
Forever.
[intro music]
[Vic] And we are set for the first of two championship matches here on NXT.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is for the NXT Heritage Cup championship.
[crowd cheering]
Introducing first, the challenger, representing Alpha Academy
Chad Gable!
[crowd and Chad scream "Uh!"]
[crowd clapping hands]
And his opponent, representing Meta-Four,
he is the NXT Heritage Cup Champion,
Supernova 11, Noam Dar!
[crowd booing]
[unintelligible chatter]
[Vic] Big fight field here tonight,
this is the first of two championship matches
here tonight on NXT.
And it seems to be a match that plays into the wheelhouse
of the challenger.
Strategy, technique, stamina.
[Booker] This is the first time that Chad Gable has ever competed
in a Heritage Cup Match,
and you give him the advantage?
-You tell me this is Noam Dar-- -It is, it is.
Chad Gable would have the advantage in a match up like this
if we were in an Olympic.
This is the WWE. This is NXT.
There are no rules.
[Vic] You See what Chad Gable is doing in the ring against a superstar
in the first 30 second off the clock.
To you, Chad Gable has never competed in these sort of match.
[Booker] Stars make fights.
You're talking about Gunther, a much bigger guy.
Chad Gable much quicker
took him the distance, but he didn't win that match.
[Vic] So you're denying that Chad Gable doesn't have the advantage
on the match when it comes to (…)
[Booker] If this was the Olympics I would say yes, a hundred percent.
But this is Noam Dar's wheelhouse.
This is his zone, his playground.
Look at that. Beautiful… beautiful.
Beautiful carry there by Noam Dar.
[unintelligible]
Over two minutes gone by in the first round.
There is a 20-second break for both superstars.
There's no numbers advantage here tonight for Noam Dar.
There's no numbers advantage for the Meta-Four.
[unintelligible]
Noam's letting Chad know, this isn't something he's used to.
[Vic] Congratulations, by the way, to Meta-Four's Lash Legend,
who qualifyied last week in the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Two more qualifying matches tonight for DEADLINE.
Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com.
Saturday, December 7th premium live event of the year.
Look at Chad Gable trying to take Noam Dar to school.
As now it's almost two minutes off the clock here, round one.
[Booker] Vic, this is just an appetizer right here.
This is a search-course meal with dessert and coffee, man.
Just stick around.
[Vic] You saying it's a feeling-out process, so to speak?
[Booker] Yeah!
Look at Chad Gable right now turning it up.
Cranking up the intensity.
Another overhead toss. Shoulders down on the mat!
[Booker] That's exactly what I'm talking about.
He's thinking about the Olympics, noam dar is thinking about
getting right on top, getting a win here.
[Vic] 30 seconds left here in round one.
Down to 26, clock's ticking to 25.
Look at Chad Gable negotiating his way.
-And Gable again -Oh, yeah!
Taking on the Heritage Cup champion.
Ankle lock!
There you go, there you go. Referee do your job.
You hear the clock ticking.
Down to four.
Trying to lock in the knee bar at two.
And two.
[bell rings]
And that is the end of round one.
[intro music playing in the back]
[Vic] This is going to be interesting.
Chad Gable doesn't even look like he is breathing hard.
Chad Gable's on his feet ready for round two.
Noam Dar hasn't even gotten back to his feet yet.
[Booker] You don't want your opponent to know everything that's going on
in your mind, like Chad Gable standing straight up here.
That's no strategy.
[Vic] You can be good at PR. You can twist anything.
You say something with conviction and people believe it.
Pivot.
Right now Chad Gable trying to stay in control of this match up.
[hit on the mat]
Hook of the leg.
Gable has gone back and studied all these Heritage Cup matches
that Noam Dar's been in.
He has seen what Noam Dar has done from round one.
You don't think Chad Gable has a game plan tonight?
[Booker] Yeah, the time between reps (…)
He has the better corner. Meta-Four has the better corner.
[slap]
[crowd screams "whoa!"]
-Oh, wow! -Look at Gable.
Eating these strikes.
[crowd booing]
Chad Gable has to remember time.
Time is a factor.
He has 60 seconds now gone in round number two.
Gable running over dar into the cover, into the leg!
Almost had himself first decision in this match up.
And Alpha Academy recently focused on Shinsuke Nakamura.
Chad Gable trying to focus on becoming champion once again in WWE.
[Booker] Chad Gable's looking unbelievable right now.
Like I say, he is going against an ace, a pro, four times (…)
[Vic] Under cover!
Three-time heritage cup champion.
-Almost getting the three himself. -Almost got it!
That would have been the first decision, Dar would be on the back foot.
But under 90 seconds here in round number two.
One thing I don't see in Chad gable, any urgency.
[crowd clapping hands and chanting]
But, let me tell you. Noam Dar is crafty, man.
[crowd clapping hands and chanting]
[Vic] Dar is himself, and also Meta-Four, to blame (…)
for the decision made at the Supernova Sessions.
[Booker] Bad decision there.
Ref, do your job.
He didn't break the count of five.
He didn't get disqualified, is well within his rights in the rules.
We're underneath 50 seconds in round number two.
Oh, nice!
Mensah! The referee didn't see Mensah!
And right between the eyes.
[referee doing a three-count]
And Noam Dar just stole round two.
[crowd booing]
[announcer] Noam dar has scored the first fall.
[Booker] It's over.
[Vic] Don't go anywhere. Don't miss a second of action.
'Cause round three is about to begin for the Heritage Cup title.
[intro music playing in the back]
[unintelligible chatter]
[music fades out]
Back in NXT, under 40 seconds here in this round number three.
Noam Dar if he gets another decision, Booker, it's over.
Gable trying to survive, to beat the clock per se as we are closing in
on the final 20 seconds of round number three.
Gable has to be in survival mode at this moment.
But he's also thinking high impact offense.
-Oh, wow! -Shoulders down!
-Cover! -Shifts his weight!
Cover!
The stamina, Vic, of these young men.
[bell rings]
Unbelievable.
This is what is the excitement that the Heritage Cup brings.
The strategy. The will.
Noam Dar needs to play defense now.
He's got this thing in the bag. This match is over.
Booker, what round are we going into?
Just let you know, let you know.
[coach] You're okay, you're okay.
[Vic] You like combat sports,
there is round four, round five, six.
There's still plenty of time for Chad gable to get back.
When the clock is running downs, Vic, you milk it… You milk it.
That's what Noam Dar's gonna have to be thinking about.
Milk the clock, man.
Try to create some space. Stay out of the way.
Get on your bicycle. Do new things.
[unintelligible]
You're gonna have to take on someone like Chad Gable
who's gonna have that instinct, that killer instinct,
and that will to win.
That will to become champion.
What is he thinking? What is Chad gable thinking?
Noam Dar's long way away.
[Booker] Wow!, he landed it! [Vic] Cover!
[crowd screaming woo!]
Dar able to kick out once again.
Round four, Noam Dar picked up a first fall.
Chad gable is down a fall.
Just over two minutes left in round four.
Vic, Noam Dar, like I said, he knows how to win.
Four-time champion. This kid is unbelievable.
He is like a magician.
Always looking to pull a rabbit out of the hat.
Oh, yes! Like that!
[Vic] He certainly had a trick up his sleeve.
Oh! Wow!
[crowd screaming]
[crowd booing]
And Noam Dar a count-out, he wins.
[Booker] That's what I'm talking about.
[Vic] Oh, the referee is at seven!
Referee is at eight! Noam Dar, nine!
He can't win like this!
Wow, that was an elbow!
That's the cover and a kick-out by Chad Gable.
Who somehow, some way he is still in this fight.
Look at Gable. You see Gable?
-Gable glances at the clock. -Chad Gable is (…)
He's seeing double right now because that was a huge shot.
[crowd chanting and clapping hands]
You were talking about the clock earlier.
I don't think Noam Dar wants to milk it now.
Because Chad Gable is on the back foot.
But Gable counter! Gable with the arm bar.
Maybe Noam Dar should milk it.
He's gonna have to play defense. If Noam Dar's smart, play defense
in a situation like this. You got this match won.
Oh, right here! It's perfect, perfect!
Oh, perfect, perfect! Kill the clock, kill the clock!
Chad Gable hanging on!
40 seconds and counting.
If gable taps out, it's over.
Getting under the chin, Vic, like a neck-breaker right here.
[crowd clapping hands]
Chad Gable doing a nice job, getting back to vertical base.
28 seconds and counting.
-Oh, no! -25 seconds able to roll through.
Round four, knee under the nose.
Gable's got to be out.
And Dar's go (…) No, he did not.
Chad Gable able to kick out and right now clock the factor.
Down to 13, closing in on the final ten.
Noam Dar has an opportunity to put this match away right now.
[crowd counting down]
What a slug fest.
It it's saved by the bell.
Wow.
You're sweating.
Oh, man… This is a good one.
What a way to kick off a Thanksgiving edition of NXT.
Oh, Booker. Did you see that?
We're talking about a knockout blow.
That was between the eyes.
How in the heck did Chad Gable muster up the energy to kick out?
You feel a little bit different now about that young man, Noam Dar,
and how capable he is going out here, pulling this off against
an Olympic-caliber athlete.
Wow!
And right after Gates comes Chad Gable, round five.
He is desperate, Vic.
Desperate men do desperate things.
[crowd counting 1, 2, 3]
We're tied at one just like that.
[announcer] Chad Gable has scored the second (…)
[Booker] What the hell just happened?
[intro music]
[Vic] Well, last year, Maxine-- Hey!
[crowd booing]
Our official… our official didn't see Lash Legend.
That was a cheap shot.
That's the M.O. of Noam Dar.
He didn't know what he was doing.
He is not Matthew McConaughey.
He knew exactly what the hell he was doing.
[crowd chanting]
[bell rings]
It's unfortunate for our official, he was doing his job,
separating Lash Legend and Maxxine Dupri, and Dar took advantage.
And now we're in round six,
into the cover goes Dar to retain, and a near fall.
Right now you can't win in a situation like this,
can't lose either.
[crowd chanting]
Booker, we have never had six rounds on U.S. soil.
That's a brain buster.
Chad gable into the cover.
[slams on the cover]
But gable looking for a little extra.
Going for the kill shot, Vic.
He wants to fly.
He might have just had it.
2:15 and counting.
Knotted at one.
Oh, no, Dar caught him.
Fell right into that triangle.
And it's deep, Vic.
It's deep.
Gable overpowering.
Down to the cover.
Comes on the line. One more decision and it (…)
And it wasn't to be had.
Like Rampage Jackson.
I love it, man.
Alpha Academy on the outside.
Tozawa knows what it means to be in this sort of match up.
He was close to becoming Heritage Cup champion.
Now we're reaching the final 90 seconds.
-Another elbow! -Beautiful!
Precise (…) Oh, wow.
No, no… Chad Gable able to kick out it to keep this match going.
And now 90 seconds.
Time is becoming a factor for Chad gable.
Knotted at one.
You can feel the tension here.
Take another look.
Boom!
That's the third or fourth major shot to the nose.
Just softening up Chad Gable right now.
One of those shots is going to land perfectly.
The ankle lock's (…)
Oh, he's able to walk through from behind,
shoulders down.
[slams on the cover]
Chad gable able to kick out.
Under 60 seconds.
Uppercut connected to the throat goes the challenger.
The champion coming back in.
The challenger getting rolled through.
Shoulders down.
Kick-out by Chad gable.
45 seconds and counting.
Gable facing up Dar.
[man shouting] Nice DDT!
[Vic] Wow! Nice DDT!
Wow! Come on, come on!
Oh, so close.
Chad looks up at the clock.
He realizes 30 seconds.
[crowd chanting "NXT!"]
Going for broke, is the challenger.
[bangs on the floor]
On his feet!
Trying to lock it in.
What a counter right there by Chad gable.
Ankle lock!
If Noam Dar taps, we're gonna have a new Heritage Cup champion.
Hoisted it in.
Down to eight! And it's seven!
Great fight!
He's got it in deep.
Down to two, Down to one!
[bell rings]
Did he (…)
[crowd screaming]
[indistinct chatter]
Dar tapped!
[unintelligible chatter]
[crowd chanting]
At the end of six rounds, the score is tied 1-1.
In the event of a tie, the Heritage Cup does not change hands.
[crowd booing]
And still, the NXT Heritage Cup champion,
Supernova 11, Noam Dar!
No sudden death, thank god.
Noam dar holds on to the championship.
Heartbreaking for Alpha academy.
This was the turning point.
We see the official talking to Maxine and Lash Legend
in between rounds.
There was the cheap shot. Plain as day.
Let's see exactly how close this was.
Listen to the bell.
[bell rings]
-Chad Gable was one second (…) -He had the wherewithal,
understanding, knowing how to do the right thing, made the right call.
[crowd screaming]
[crowd booing]
[slap sound]
Main Man Mensah just ran up against Chad Gable's number one guy.
[crowd screaming]
[unintelligible chatter]
[slap sound]
[crowd and Lash Legend scream]
[music]
It's Thanksgiving this week, right?
[unintelligible chatter]
[music]
[bell rings]
Hello, NXT. This is JBL.
What an honor it's for me to choose the qualifying matches
for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
The first pick is easy.
Carmelo Hayes, you are so far ahead of everybody else.
You have been carrying NXT, so, Melo, you are my first choice.
From Vader to Hanson to Undertaker to Kane, I've been in the ring
and seen the best big men in NXT's history.
And Josh Briggs, you fit that mold.
I was once in a tag team also.
I left a great partner and I became a wrestling god.
This is your opportunity.
On the women's side, Blair Davenport, you remind me of me.
You'll do whatever it takes and you don't care what anybody thinks.
You do what you have to do, and styles make match ups.
So the one that everybody likes, Thea Hail.
You, the spitfire, will be her opponent.
Luck is for losers.
Take what you want in life.
This Tuesday I'll be watching NXT as I always do,
and I can't wait to see who qualifies
in the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Oh, Book, what I have been waiting all week.
Xia Li, waiting for a lifetime for this opportunity.
And the same could be said for the champion.
NXT women's title on the line next on NXT.
WWE and the big 12 football conference have entered into
a historic agreement.
The two organizations will work together
at the Dr. Pepper big 12 championship game on Saturday, December 2 in Dallas.
There'll be a custom-made championship title
for the game's most outstanding player presented on the field
at the conclusion of the game by a WWE superstar.
Additionally, co-branded WWE and big 12 logo will be featured
throughout the venue and on the field.
WWE superstars will be involved in an entire week's worth of activities
at the big 12 championship.
-You look like a champion. -I look like a champion?
The titles are right back where they belong.
It feels right.
Unfortunately, we are not done with Chase U.
We tried to help them out. They kept digging deeper and deeper.
How bad is it?
Enough. But listen. Tonight is not about Chase U.
-It's about us. -That's right.
Come on, let's go.
[overlaping chatter]
Hey, make sure that mozzarella is fresh.
I will hit you over the head with that spoon, huh?
[laughter]
[unintelligible chatter]
[man] Hey fellas! [wrestler 1] There he is!
How you doing?
[overlapping chatter]
-Let's go, right this way. -Alright!
[slap sound]
[suspense music]
I think they're coming.
[chair dragging sound]
[cheers and applauses]
What are you doing here?
[more applauses and chatter]
[overlapping chatter]
You okay, huh?
You did all this for us, huh?
I know you don't like surprises, but this a special occasion.
So everyone let's raise a glass to the under boss in the Don.
Here's to another successful title ring.
-Chin don! -Chin don!
[italian music playing]
I appreciate everything, but let's eat, huh?
Yeah!
[crowd screaming]
Yo!
[laughter]
Last week, I qualified for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
But tonight is your night.
You get your dub tonight.
Yeah.
You good, bro?
Yeah, yeah, I'm just locked in.
You got in.
I gotta get in.
I can't sleep on Josh Briggs either.
No.
Briggs… He's a bad boy.
Yeah.
But you, Melo… I'm not sure Brooks will be ringside.
I say we give the people what they want.
Last week you were there for me.
Tonight I'm there for you.
-You know how we do. -Yeah.
I appreciate that, but I got to run this play by myself.
I got to get back to the NXT Championship and when I qualify (…)
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let's focus on tonight.
Get your dub tonight and then we can start talking about DEADLINE.
Yeah, you're right.
Focus on tonight. Then get to "deadline."
But I gotta do it solo.
Hey, brother, you know I understand that.
I appreciate that.
[suspense music]
Things certainly have smoothed over for Trick and Melo.
[suspense music]
[crowd screaming]
But it is time (…) Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
[music stops]
[unintelligible yelling]
Xia Li just dropped.
[Xia mumbles]
[crowd booing]
Should have drank the tea, Vic.
Now the team checking on our fallen champion.
Are we going to have a title match?
Can Lyra even compete?
[team's unintelligible speaking]
[crowd man] Lyra get up!
[crowd screams]
[team's unintelligible speaking]
We're going back to what happened before the commercial break.
We're getting set for the NXT women's championship match, but (…)
Xia Li blindsided attacked Lyra Valkyria.
This is the most disrespectful thing I've ever seen.
I wanna give you the update we have been given.
Lyra is being checked by our medical team.
This match was supposed to take place later tonight
but it's happening now because we were supposed to have
the NXT women's Championship match.
Two young tag teams looking for a break, Vic.
Looking for a break.
You can say that one more time.
Last week they heard enough.
They are done being disrespected by teams in the locker room.
[Booker] Goes back to those breaks I was talking about.
Sometimes you got to make your own breaks.
I'm talking about wanting it, but I'm also talking about
going out there and taking it.
Oh, yes! I like it, man!
We heard about Gallus earlier, what are your thoughts
on the tag team division now that the Don and the other boss
are once again tag teams?
Everybody wants a shot at that championship (…)
[Vic] Whooa!
[Booker] They got to go through the family.
I like that attitude right there.
I like it!
[Vic] That's a big right hand.
They won an opportunity at gold, an off day in blade.
This is a big opportunity, taking on a team like Garza
and Crew's attack has made (…)
[unintelligible]
they don't realize I think (…)
And Blade just realizes it now.
[Booker] Great tag team work.
Blindsided blade right there.
[slap sound]
My goodness, man!
Talk about high impact, physical offense.
When you take a look a this duo of Garza and Carillo (…)
[overlapping chatter]
Just listen to this.
[slap sound]
Whooa!
[slap sound]
Yes! I like it, man. I like it!
Is this the most focused you've seen Garza and Carillo?
Garza and Carillo, they're about the night live, about the ladies.
If the ladies are gonna be there, the party's gonna be there,
you've got to go out there and make your breaks, man.
You've got to go out there and get to the top.
I'm talking about checks. I'm talking about championships.
Oh, yes! That's what I'm talking about.
[Vic] Garza letting his actions speak for him in this moment.
You know, you got sources, speaking of tag team.
What's going on with Andre Chase?
What's up with the scandal?
[Booker] I don't want to get into it right now.
Because that thing right there, when it finally breaks
it's gonna blow your mind.
[crowd screaming Whooa!]
Look at this offense, at this tag team continuity between these two.
This could be the break that Carillo and Garza were looking for,
for a kick-out and near fall in this match up.
What offense we've seen from these cousins tonight.
Innovative offense. We have seen it in the past.
But there's a little bit more on each punch, each kick.
There is levels to this game, Vic.
Obviously, this team is taking it to another level.
Blade is not keeping up.
You've got to be able to keep up.
They say they fight with the spirit of their ancestors.
Cradle, shoulders down.
Blade almost able to take this match away.
Looking for the tag but not close enough.
When it comes to Carillo and Garza, they're done waiting for their turn.
Vic, like I said…
Opportunities come few and far between,
especially tag team championships matches.
You've got to be in the game, Vic.
I hear what you say, both these teams want the same,
they want an opportunity.
[crowd booing]
[Booker] You step up.
You stand out like Garza and Carillo are doing right now.
I'm talking about a beat down right now.
I always say, you've got to have your vibes.
[Vic] Vicious kick, driving the air out of the lungs of Blade.
Blade reaching out for Enofe. Trying to hold on.
Desperately trying to get that tag.
Carillo complaints for not getting a break.
I don't think that's Enofe and Blade's fault.
[Booker] It is their fault.
You've got to make your own breaks, man.
Sometimes, if they don't wanna give it to you,
you go out there and you take it.
Sometimes you break the rules, whatever you gotta do.
Just like you saw Carillo do behind the official's back with a cheap shot?
[Booker] Indeed, indeed.
Hits the DDT and this is the moment for Blade.
He is a long way away.
Enofe on the outside, pacing like a caged tiger.
Back into this match.
[Booker] He better do it quick, because right now,
this match is slipping away very, very quickly.
Reaching out. Garza trying to get in the way of Blade.
Blade's close.
It's a tag in here.
You talking about setting standards, getting your break.
This is the moment.
Big drop kick.
Right now Enofe's looking good, better than he did last time we saw.
[Booker] Right now he's got a break (…)
[Vic] I know you're a fashion guy, but right now he's hitting everything.
Those moves, Enofe, looking down, looking to fly, and (…)
Wow.
Presence of mind got turned inside out, shoulders down
and it powered up.
[Booker] High risk, no reward right there.
Tag!
But look at Carillo.
Humberto, Angel.
[Enofe grudges]
Oh, woah!
[Booker laughs]
That was gnarly and it was effective.
[bell rings]
[announcer] Here are your winners,
the team of Humberto Carillo and Angel Garza!
Time and time again they've said the sport is in their blood.
You from Texas, they're looking for a kicker.
We can use this guy.
I hear what you say, Book.
This is what Carillo and Garza have been saying
for the last several months,
that they're focused on getting it done inside the squared circle.
They're focused on the spirit of their ancestors,
guiding them to victory, and that just happened tonight.
We'll see you real soon.
[agitated breathing]
The cousins eying up the NXT gold as we set our eyes
on the NXT women's champion, Lyra Valkyria,
who was attacked by Xia Li earlier tonight.
Our medical team right now tending to her.
When we have an update, we'll pass it along, that information.
[music fades out]
-This is a big night, man! -Yeah, this is a huge opportunity.
If I can't be in the Iron Survivor Challenge I want to see
one of you in it.
I know you're waiting for this match up,
that's why me and Fowler will be supporting you, man.
Look, I really appreciate that.
But JBL gave me the opportunity of a lifetime.
I been waiting my entire life for this one.
I'll catch up.
[music]
This is a big moment for Josh Briggs.
[music keeps playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a qualifying match
for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Introducing first Carmelo Hayes!
[Vic] Carmelo Hayes is as laser focused on the task at hand.
Eyeing up a spot on December 9th at DEADLINE.
Who will join Trick and Dijak in the Iron Survivor Challenge match?
Hayes/Briggs next on NXT.
[intro music]
It's the first of two Iron Survivor qualifying matches tonight.
And his opponent, Josh Briggs!
This is a big moment.
Surprised selection from JBL.
The hall of famer sees a little bit of himself in Briggs.
[Booker] I mean, ask me what I think about Josh Briggs.
What do you think about Josh Briggs?
He's a big man. You had that on your bingo card.
[Vic] Trick Williams has qualified.
Can Carmelo Hayes join the field at DEADLINE?
We know Carmelo Hayes is getting better, he can get a win.
I mean, he's good. He's that good.
This is gonna be a test for big guy.
Different styles. That's what I like about this match up.
[crowd yelling]
[Vic] Trick is not ringside. One on one.
And Briggs just got Hayes out of midair.
Hayes able to counter for a moment (…)
[slap sound]
Oh, nice kick!
And that drop kick caught Briggs under the jaw.
[Booker] Situations like this tell you a whole lot about yourself.
Josh Briggs out here by himself.
No tag team out here.
Nobody cheerleading for you.
This is those moments I'm talking about, Vic.
You talk about Josh Briggs, he knows he already said it,
this could be his one shot.
Hayes right back under the jaw.
And for Carmelo Hayes,
he competed in the Iron Survivor Challenge last year.
He lost the match by one decision.
One decision in a matter of seconds cost Carmelo Hayes a year ago.
He wants to get back into that match up.
He wants to add Iron Survivor to his list of accolades.
He wants to become number one contender.
He wants that NXT championship.
More importantly, he wants another crack at Ilja Dragunov.
They're not giving out second-place trophies, Vic.
You've gotta go out there and you've got to win it, man.
Briggs rolling to the outside.
Maybe it was the momentum that carried him out,
but Carmelo Hayes (…)
[Booker] High risk, high risk…
It paid off,
for Carmelo Hayes, and Hayes right on top.
[Booker laughs]
People cheers this young man,
but right now he is letting it all hang out, Vic.
Referee using discretion.
He wants to see a winner just like the NXT universe.
Haze, a little extra. Oh, my (…)
There is that power.
The big guy, Vic.
He's a big guy. A lot of muscle.
A lot of momentum, too.
See if Briggs can pick up this victory here tonight.
[crowd screaming]
One more time.
So quick, so elusive.
But that power got bulldozed to the mat, into the cover, and a kick-out.
[Booker] What Melo's going through, a lot of adversity as of late.
Stuff that went on.
Let's take another look. That sudden impact.
Oh, wow! That's the adversity I was talking.
Trick Williams, Dijak qualified for the Iron Survivor match DEADLINE,
Saturday December 9, tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com
The final WWE Premium Live Event of the year.
And which of these two superstars will make their way to DEADLINE?
Oh!
Oh, baby!
Oh, man.
A look in the eye, was a little crazy.
[Booker] That was hot!
That might have been a mistake.
My word!
That's that move right there, Vic.
And that's that man.
Who is headed to DEADLINE?
[Briggs screaming]
[crowd applauding]
We came into this match up as we're back,
Iron Survivor Challenge qualifying match.
Josh Briggs, Carmelo Hayes.
Surprise Briggs is going so well here tonight.
He is not known as a single specialist.
We wondered how he would adapt.
Throughout the break he adapted quite well, Book.
I was in tag team for ten years, Vic.
I was waiting for that opportunity to do it on my own.
[slams on the cover]
Now Briggs is feeling that same something I felt more than 20 years ago.
Motivated maybe by the spotlight shining on him tonight.
You can see in the eyes of Josh Briggs.
It's a point for JBL who made this qualifying match.
All Briggs needs is that one shot.
JBL is a guy that I've been around, in a tag team in Korea, together.
JBL is known for spotting talent.
I don't know if Hayes wants to turn this into a slug fest,
this juncture of the match, this late into the contest.
Those jabs that Josh Briggs was landing there, very effective.
JBL said it was Hayes who carried this brand for the last year.
Just got pounded!
Cowboy up!
Oh, yeah, man.
The momentum swinging in Josh Briggs' favor.
Briggs looks in the eyes of his tag team partner.
Looks into the eyes of Fallon Henley.
Said he was focused on tonight.
Into the cover! Another kick-out!
By Hayes.
Another cover, another lateral press, another kick-out.
Briggs is rolling right now, like you said.
A rodeo, a hoedown.
A hoedown? What the hell?
[Booker laughing] He is killing it, man!
I was with you on the rodeo.
I don't know about the hoedown.
Briggs now on the back of Carmelo Hayes.
This is to his advantage.
This is going to wear down Carmelo Hayes that much more.
[Booker] Talkin' about leaning on Carmelo Hayes,
letting all of his body weight do the work right now.
Right now I'm sure Carmelo is thinking "I got to get out of this",
I got to get out of this predicament.
You gotta think since September,
for Carmelo Hayes, there's been a lot of distractions.
How do you navigate through those choppy waters?
Right now he's getting hit with a tidal wave from Josh Briggs.
You've just got to figure it out.
Of course, he went trough rough, rough times, patchy waters.
Right now he is rolling.
He is feeling it again.
And that man, Carmelo Hayes!
Maybe he started to figure it out.
You talked about deep waters in the past.
Carmelo Hayes has been in this situation, in a one-on-one contest.
Josh Briggs hasn't.
That goes to the point of
not being a solo specialist.
That may give the advantage in the moment to Carmelo Hayes.
Yeah, but Melo better not get caught slipping,
'cause there's one shot from this big man, Josh Briggs,
it could be a (…) Dreams could be over, man.
All the power go away to Briggs.
-Oh, wow! -Oh, my God!
That was innovative, man.
Oh, kick under the jaw!
Briggs is rocked, he's not rattled. He just got dropped again.
Hayes trying to string together some offense.
Whoa! Wait a minute! Did I see that?!
[slams in the cover]
You did!
A little bit on that kick.
Take another look!
Bang!
And it almost punched Carmelo's ticket to DEADLINE.
Just a little bit more extension on that.
I am going to have to work with that kid on that.
[Vic] I don't know what we're talking about.
Josh Briggs has been going toe-to-toe
with the former NXT champion, a former north American champion,
Carmelo Hayes. Now trying to overpower.
And this time the choke slam succeeds.
We've gotta give all the credit to a wrestling god, JBL.
Just get turned inside out!
Ticket to DEADLINE!
So close.
That left shoulder just getting off the mat.
In this moment, for Josh Briggs, as we go back and check out
the height and nasty landing.
In this moment Briggs could tag out. He could tag in a fresh partner.
[Booker] Like I said, this is the moment, go out here, get a big victory.
Oh, yeah, I love this.
[crowd chanting "This is awesome"]
This indeed is also our first of two qualifying matches
tonight put together by the wrestling god himself,
JBL!
Lexis King!
Oh, just got dropped by Hayes!
Turning right around.
And, oh!
[Booker laughs] Oh, yeah!
-JBL's gotta be smiling! -Yes, indeed.
What the, what the (…)
[Vic] Oh, my word!
Moves up from the top.
[crowd counting 1, 2, 3]
[slams on the cover]
[bell rings]
Briggs shocked us all!
[announcer] Here is your winner,
Josh Briggs!
Briggs is headed to DEADLINE.
[outro music and crowd screaming]
Josh Briggs was so in this match up, but so is Carmelo Hayes.
I don't mean to sound stunned, but Carmelo Hayes going for it
until Lexis king sticks his knows in Hayes' business.
Hayes made him pay.
In the end, who paid the bigger price?
Carmelo Hayes distracted, opened the door
for Josh Briggs to showcase some heavy artillery
that we have never seen before.
And Josh Briggs has his one shot now.
Josh Briggs is headed to DEADLINE and will Josh Briggs
be the Iron Survivor Challenge winner?
Excuse me, Lyra.
Earlier tonight, a vicious attack from Xia Li,
does this mean that the title match is officially off?
Off?
This match is still happening tonight.
I don't need to be at 100% to put my title on the line.
Even if I was at 10%, there's no way I'm letting Xia Li walk away
with my NXT women's championship.
And I owe her a kick in the face tonight.
Best of luck.
A defiant champion.
But there is Wes Lee, who is left laying last week.
There is lot for Lee to get off his chest.
The Kardiak Kid addresses the NXT universe next.
[music fades out]
[relaxing french music]
WWE continuing to make international headlines.
WWE is headed for our first premium live event in France.
WWE backlash.
France will emanate from the new spectacular LDLC arena
on Saturday may 4.
"Friday night Smack Down" will also be there the night before.
The first premium live event after "Wrestle Mania"
and it's all happening in France for the very first time ever.
[relaxing guitar plucking]
[knocks on the door]
[creaking door]
Hey, whats up!
You didn't have to bring anything.
I brought some brownies.
Man, I love them.
Thanks!
A few got eaten on the way here.
Yeah… No, yeah, come on in.
Hey, do I look okay? This is my best tank top.
Von, you look great.
You remember my wife, Tara?
Hi, Von. Thanks for coming to dinner.
Hey, Tara, good to see you again.
[awkward laugh]
Von, Von, Von!
Look who it is! The brothers!
-Guess what I brought. -What?
Brownies!
[kids overlapping chatter]
Guys, dinner before dessert.
[Von whispering] Guys, she's a tough one!
Yeah.
[jazz music playing]
Oh, yeah, just how I like it, all the sausages.
No asparagus.
Asparagus sucks.
You know kids have to eat their vegetables.
Oh, yeah, right.
[heavy metal music playing]
[jazz music playing]
Cash and Carter, what I did tell you about earlier?
It's rude to stare, okay?
It's okay.
Your dad taught me to be okay with it.
Good think you guys are young and healthy.
Let's see those muscles.
Oh, yeah! Look at those big muscles.
Boys, how was school today?
It was good except for those older kids.
What older kids?
At recess.
That's a bunch of crap. You need me to go to school
with you guys?
Yeah! We need you to come to school!
Hold on a second. Relax everybody.
Yeah! We need him!
No, we don't do fights at school.
I teach them to use their words.
-Yes, we do! -No, no.
Use your words, Von.
Yeah, that's right.
Sorry, guys. Your dad said no fights.
Robert, why don't we go get dessert?
Good idea.
Hey, hey, write their names down. I got you.
Brownies!
Alright, guys. One at a time.
-They're good, right? -Mm-hmm.
Booker, doesn't that warm your heart?
Mr. Stone and uncle V.
It's the feel-good story of the year.
[electronic music]
[crowd screaming]
[announcer] Please welcome Wes Lee.
He battled Baron Corbin last week, right?
He returned to action after some time off.
And he was cheated out of a victory, possible victory,
by the north American champion "dirty" Dom.
You know, that's just part of this game, Vic.
Goes like that all the time.
Like my brother says, that's the way the old mop flops.
[crowd screaming and applauding]
I feel that you all know me by now, right?
I wear my heart on my sleeve.
For better or worse, I'm extremely real with y'all.
So I think that you all understand why I'm out here right now.
Especially after last week.
[crowd replies screaming]
Dirty Dominik Mysterio.
You see, Dominik Mysterio has the north American title.
Hell, judgment day is holding all the gold heading into war games
right now, and I feel like me losing my north American title
was the catalyst to all of them moving on.
When I see Dominik mysterio, I see red.
It's not just because he is the lowest form of a human being.
Or the fact that he has a face that you just want to punch into dust.
[crowd applauding]
But he has the North American title.
Now, people lose and win titles all the time,
but when I was champion, I felt like I belonged.
Like, I found myself.
Hell, all of y'all accepted me.
Including all of y'all right through that screen,
accepted me just as much when I was champion.
I want it all back so bad, that I want (…)
No, I need one more shot
at Dominik mysterio at DEADLINE.
[crowd screams]
Because before it was Wes Lee versus the world,
and when it comes (…)
[music interrupting speech]
[crowd booing]
[heavy metal music playing]
Wes Lee!
[crowd keeps booing]
The one thing you do better than anyone
is make these people feel bad for you.
Make them feel sorry for you.
And you're good at it.
Because two months ago you got beat by Ilja, by Melo,
took time off, came back, lost to Corbin,
and you think you deserve a title shot? Why?
Because these people love you?
Their opinion, like yours, is worthless.
I made this title more relevant than you ever did.
Yo, shut up, Dominik!
Your title run has been nothing more than the judgment day
saving your ass at every moment.
I'm pretty sure that Cody and crew will take care of you at war games.
But just like a cockroach, you will continue to survive.
And that is why I need to come for that North American title.
[crowd clapping hands]
-You want this back? -I want it back.
[Dominik laughs]
And I'm willing to do any and everything to get it back.
[crowd booing]
Like I said, you want this back…
your North American Championship run consisted of you proving yourself.
Most consecutive days as champion.
It wasn't that important to me,
so I can't remember what else it was.
But next week you're gonna have to face three other former Champions
to get to me at DEADLINE.
But if, and only if, you win, will you get a chance at this.
So when you don't win,
this will be your last shot at a North American championship.
What do you say?
[crowd screaming]
Challenge accepted.
[outro music]
Booker, we are playing by Dom's rules.
Can Wes Lee overcome the odds? Next week.
Andre Chase, an educator expected to mold the young student minds
of Chase University is now in the midst of a major scandal.
Breaking news! Chase U is under investigation.
What started as a light whisper (…)
There're two kinds of wrongs.
The wrong we do and the wrong done us to.
We are going to get even on both.
Yes, Sir.
Sir?
You owe us.
Grew into curious speculation.
Hello. Is Mr. Chase here?
He is about to be, yes.
[suspense music continues]
[envelope cracks open]
Seriously?, this isn't something you want to get involved with.
Okay?
[suspense music continues]
Has now turned into a full-fledged investigation.
[knocks on the door]
You wanted to see me?
[door closes]
I'm cooperating fully with this ongoing investigation.
What should have been the pinnacle of the university's success (…)
Chase U now champion!
Is now overshadowed by the dark cloud
that hangs over the head of the university's figurehead.
Look at this!
Some members of the Chase U student section are getting up
and walking out.
And we got new champs!
What does the future hold for Chase U's infamous instructor?
At this moment, I have no further comment.
[overlapping journalist's chater]
[car honking]
Let him through! Get in!
And how will this investigation
affect the institute of higher learning?
[unintelligible chatter]
[intro music]
Andre Chase finally will break his silence.
He will do so next week on NXT.
Where is he?
Getting a little nervous.
Mr. Chase has always been (…)
Thea, you know you're Mr. Chase and Duke's number one girl.
Trust me.
There's a good reason that they are not here tonight.
But doesn't matter, because you can do this.
-I can? -Yes.
I mean, I couldn't get the job done
the last time I had a major opportunity like this.
Thea, I know how hard it can be to do things on your own.
I have been there.
You don't need anyone else tonight because I have your back.
And not just tonight, I have your back always.
-Really? -Yes!
Come on, let's go!
Who is headed to DEADLINE?
We find out next.
One chance, that's all I need.
I'm in the Iron Survivor challenge, baby.
[slaps on the table]
Feels good to be a winner, doesn't it?
You're damn right, girl.
Trust me. I would know.
See you at DEADLINE.
"Deadline," man.
Hey, congrats, man.
You've got what you wanted.
-Thanks, bro. -I'm sorry.
What was that? What did Tiffany want?
Don't worry about that. Let's roll, come on.
[exhales]
We are about to find out who else is headed to DEADLINE.
[music playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is a qualifying match for the Iron Survivor Challenge.
Introducing first, Blair Davenport.
[crowd clapping hands]
[music keeps playing]
[unintelligible]
[festive music starts playing]
[crowd booing]
[Booker] Yeah!
Rock star, baby!
Hit me!
[announcer] And her opponent, accompanied by Jacy Jayne,
representing Chase University, Thea Hail!
Was Jacy Jayne right, Book?
Can Hail do this without Chase U?
Without Andre Chase in her corner?
[Booker] We have the most momentum here in NXT.
The rhea of the year, Thea Hail, oh, yeah.
She has to be distracted with the scandal in Chase U.
Andre Chase isn't here. There is no support in her corner.
[Booker] Thea Hail needs to put Chase U in her rear view mirror, man.
[bell rings]
She's that good. I really believe in this young lady.
Who will be the superstar to advance
to the Iron Survivor match up at DEADLINE?
Lash Legend has advanced.
Tiffany Stratton has advanced.
A very unique match up where the winner will get an opportunity
at the NXT women's championship. And speaking of champions,
what about Rhea Ripley defending her title against Zoey Stark
this Saturday at Survivor's series?
Zoey's gotta get that opportunity.
Can she cash in, Zoey stark?
Tonight this is the second qualifying match.
How did JBL do, the wrestling god himself?
He is JBL.
He's making perfect matches.
This match right here, Blair Davenport, someone who started
when she was 16 years old, Vic.
She is like a computer downloading that information.
Got a cover right here.
But I must say Thea, she has been rolling,
almost cashed in.
Bam!
Blair Davenport found a body part, she has found an area of weakness
on Thea Hail.
She praised Davenport.
She knows Hail can't be 100% focused on the match up tonight.
We talk about DEADLINE.
One superstar will not be there, Roxanne Perez.
Lost her opportunity thanks to Kiana James.
We will not have a repeat performance for a two-time
winner in Roxanne Perez.
Shoulders up for a moment. Shifting position.
Another near fall.
If we talk about that meteoric rise of Roxanne Perez.
It's also said it's so hard to get there, but it's much, much harder
to stay there, Vic.
The competition here at NXT is stiff, man.
JBL talked about Davenport's mentality,
according to the hall of famer, she has the ideal attitude
for someone in this very unique Iron Survivor Challenge match up.
[Booker] I said that once and I said it a thousand times.
Blair Davenport, she came in and she was picking off
the competition, one by one, just to put herself in position.
A position like this to go on to be iron survivor winner.
Oh, yes, man! That's what I'm talking about.
Right under the jaw. Now here comes Thea Hail.
The spitfire herself looking to step out on her own
with no Chase U around her tonight.
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Gets hoisted up.
Goes back over.
Looking to lock in any sort of suplex,
any advantage, and get dropped into the arm bar.
Looking for the submission is Davenport.
Long way away is hail.
You can hear Jacy Jayne saying come on,
trying to coach up, so to speak, Thea Hail.
[crowd clapping hands]
That's the experience of Blair Davenport.
She has been here quite some time.
She knows what it's like to be under the bright lights, Vic.
Rolls through! Shoulders down.
Near fall.
We got an opportunity to see Hail become a submission specialist
the last four or five months.
And Jayne didn't realize this is desperate times for Thea Hail.
[overlapping chatter]
Jacy Jayne paying dividends for Thea Hail.
[Booker] Looked like she was ready to play a little there.
Suplex on the outside.
Both superstars have had ups and downs over the year.
Qualifying would be a huge way to even things out.
I mean, Hail had ups and downs, but not (…)
Vic, that's all Chase U's distraction.
[crowd cheering and applauding]
There again no support from the student section.
Took her eye off the ball.
Davenport looking to make her pay.
That was gnarly right there.
Cover and the wicked witch of NXT advances.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Blair Davenport!
[crowd booing]
Chase U somehow again comes back.
Chase U… What?
What did you call her?
The wicked witch of NXT.
We were talking about the match up.
Thea Hail was doing it on her own.
But she was rolling up into this moment.
She didn't have that moral support from the Chase U student section
and that allowed Blair Davenport to put aside any sort of differences,
and take full advantage of the situation,
and punched her ticket to the Iron Survivor Challenge
to join the field of Tiffany Stratton and Lash Legend.
Saturday, December 9th, at DEADLINE.
Both men want the NXT title and will meet at "deadline."
We will look inside the very different lifestyles
of Baron Corbin and Ilya Dragunov.
[floor hit]
[wrestler 1] You made a grave mistake.
You want NXT's championship match so bad, huh?
You got it.
I'll see you at DEADLINE!
[wrestler 2] The only person who can slay the dragon is the dragon himself.
Our NXT champion sacrifices more than just his body.
He sacrifices his day-to-day life.
Time and distance from his family,
living halfway around the world in Germany.
He puts his body on the line every time out to give his family a better life.
[suspense music]
Like Ilja's mother did for him, the NXT champion
puts himself second to his family.
The life of a champion is lonely enough, but coming home to a cold,
empty apartment, no one to share your day-to-day with,
only communicating through a screen.
The only connection he has to America is that NXT championship.
The one thing he kisses before going to sleep is that cold metal.
My life is the complete opposite.
I have generational wealth, expensive cars, and a big mansion.
I kiss my wife and children every day and every night
before going to bed.
How many times did I ask for a title match with no response?
Once I did some digging and I found out who the dragon is
behind the madness, it was easy to get what I wanted.
What better way to culminate my 2023.
The year I found my true self.
I burned all the ships of the past so that at "deadline" I shaped the future.
My future when I become the NXT Champion.
Because I agree, ilja.
The only person who can slay the dragon is the dragon himself.
[music stops]
Clock is ticking towards our NXT title match at "deadline."
[announcer] Charlie Dempsey!
[music starts and crowd cheers]
[bell rings]
The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring, Eddy Thorpe!
He is a superstar who continues to defend himself against doubters.
What's the word you used, haters?
[Booker] Yeah.
I mean, you don't want to run up on Eddy Thorpe.
He don't mind throwing hands.
[Vic] Taking on a trio of bullies out here tonight.
Got to be around here somewhere.
Some in the locker room call Drew Gulak and his boys "The Goon Squad".
[bell rings]
A guy like Eddy Thorpe, he's that kid waiting in the hallway
searching for the bullies, looking for the bully to run up on him
so he can smack him one time.
I like that about this kid.
I don't mean this in a wrong way.
Why do people see Eddy Thorpe as an easy target?
Drew Gulak, Dijak, Dempsey.
He's a guy who walks to his own beat.
He is not a guy around here trying to make friends
or anything like that, or looking for anybody's approval.
That's what Eddy Thorpe is all about.
A lot of guys, that may rub them the wrong way.
Right now going down to the mat.
Maybe not where you want to be with someone like Charlie Dempsey.
[Booker] He's what I like to call a precision tactician, Vic.
He will tie you up like a pretzel.
Regal approach to this game.
And a nice offensive move by Eddy Thorpe.
Eddy Thorpe, in your opinion, does he need to prove himself
to the locker room?
He's been proving himself to the locker room since he got there.
The underground match?
The Strap Match as well.
Exactly, showed me a lot about how this man right here
Thorpe said he was recharged after a recent battle.
Admitted he was depleted.
Charlie Dempsey taking advantage.
Double under suplex.
[Gulak] That's a suplex right there.
Gula mouthing off to the NXT universe.
Dempsey is in control.
A lot of tough talk last week between Gula and Dempsey.
Seems to be a deeper issue.
[slap sound]
Woah!
And Thorpe trying to fight back.
I don't think that Drew Gulak tried to bring someone
like Eddy Thorpe in the fold,
and Thorpe's policy is "no, man, I'm a loner".
[Gulak screams] Show him no quarter!
Yes, the general is blunt right now, man.
He certainly is.
[Booker] I like that move.
[overlapping chatter]
[crowd clapping hands]
A chance to open the eyes of the hall of famer
selecting the qualifying matches for "deadline."
JBL did it tonight, Jerry "the king"
lawler next on deck.
[Booker] There's a domino effect right there.
Stealing a bad position right here, Vic.
Do you think Dempsey's going to be able to break Eddy Thorpe?
It's going to be hard to break Eddy Thorpe.
He is going to have to separate him (…) to do something like that.
But this is going to be a hell of a contest between two young men.
Here we go!
[Vic] Talking about the Strap Match.
We're talking about NXT underground.
We've seen Eddy Thorpe find resiliency in many forms, in many ways.
Look at this combination now from Thorpe.
[crew screaming to get up]
Gulak could be the difference maker, there's nobody trying to rally.
Thorpe's group got to watch where he is at in the ring right now.
[Booker] Everybody is staying in their corners.
The referee is doing a hell of a job.
Referee in great position.
But with one arm now,
Eddy Thorpe won't be able to properly lift up Charlie Dempsey.
Right back in.
Right back in, Vic.
And right back to the vulnerable position of Thorpe.
[Booker] Oh, yeah!
Roughhouse tactics right there, Vic.
[Vic] Your hand doesn't bend that way.
Thorpe trying to counter, muster anything he can
to navigate his way free.
[banging noise]
He got him, he got him!
Hey!
[crowd booing]
Gula!
[banging noise]
I told you, Goon Squad.
[Booker] The match is over.
[crowd keeps booing]
[banging noises]
What's the meaning of this?
Three on one. Right to the ribs.
That's got to hurt, Vic.
[unintelligible screaming]
[Eddie Thorpe screaming in pain]
[music starts]
At the end of the day, what does this prove?
You can be real tough when it's three-on-one.
["La Donna è mobile" playing]
♪
[overlapping chatter]
That was good.
[overlapping chatter]
Louie, how you doing? I appreciate you.
Good job.
Tito, how you doing?
Good.
I appreciate you.
Frankie, how you doing?
Are you alright? It's a little light.
Inflation, taxes, they are killing us.
We'll talk later, alright?
He's a good guy.
I don't know.
Cousin tiny! You all right?
We got it and then some this month.
Yeah!
Hey, say hi to your mother for me, all right?
We don't slow down.
Hey, you good?
Don't worry.
I will have them clean this up.
You want anything wrapped up, take it home?
We appreciate what you did tonight,
but you take it home.
Take it easy, all right?
Georgie set up a room for us.
Let's get out of here.
Can you believe? Little Adriana with the pigtails.
-She's in a force now. -I can't believe it.
Remember when she was little and cracked little Ralphie in the face?
That was good.
[screams and door bangs]
[punching sounds]
[struggling sounds]
[crowd screaming on the back]
Next time I see you, you will remember what I did to you!
[unintelligible]
Hey, what the hell is going on?
[overlapping chatter]
You guys are okay?
They want it, they got it!
[crowd applauding]
[unintelligible]
We quickly have to turn our attention to a medically cleared champion,
can Valkyria battle through the pain with the title on the line.
Main event time on NXT.
[tingling sound]
[fantasy music]
Real beauty queens fix each other's crowns.
I understand for most of you it may be a hard concept to grasp
given your level of education.
But that's just the kind you have woman that I am.
I couldn't be any other way.
[music changes to suspense]
I was a victim of a heinous attack.
The real winners are all of you.
By Karmen Petrovic.
Will you shut up already?
An attack that has gone unnoticed and unpunished.
[Ariana screams in pain]
[exhales]
As a pageant queen, I was able to find the beauty
everyone, everything, I struggled to find it in Karmen.
As well as the NXT universe enjoying such aggressive behavior.
You need to seek medical attention.
But before you do, please shower, with soap.
I almost passed out with the stench in the arena last week.
As for Karmen, envy is an incurable disease.
But, thankfully, Arianna Grace is the cure.
I love you all.
[music stops]
"Dirty" Dom threw the gauntlet down to Wes Lee.
We know which former north American champion he will face.
Cameron Grimes, the big Bronson.
And the first NXT triple crown champion, Johnny Gargano.
The field is stack.
If Lee wins he'll face Mysterio for the North American title at deadline.
The qualifying matches continue next week.
Four superstars will be selected by our final WWE hall of famer
Jerry "the king" Lawler.
After being attacked,
the tag team champions have their spot.
The family will face Garza and Carillo next week
with the tag team titles on the line live on NXT.
[synthesizers sounds]
[crowd booing]
[drums playing]
[sounds of blades]
[Xia screams]
[drums keep playing]
Yeah!
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is for the NXT women's championship!
Introducing first, the challenger, Xia Li.
[Xia screams]
[Vic] Xia Li attacked Lyra Valkyria during her entrance.
Li delivered a devastating roundhouse kick.
We don't know for sure the status of Lyra Valkyria.
What we do know, she's going to compete and she's not going to be 100%.
[Booker] No, she is not going to be 100%.
The ultimate disrespect of Xia Li.
That's just the ups and downs of this business.
Lyra gonna have to understand that.
[Vic] Xia Li focused on capturing gold tonight.
[intro music]
Look at Valkyria. Wasting no time, Booker.
[announcer] Her opponent, the NXT women's champion,
Lyra Valkyria!
[bell rings]
This is a big risk tonight if you're the champion.
[Booker] Yes, Lyla may be a little overzealous
running to this match up like this.
To my knowledge, she's been champion 4 times?
And she said that even at 10%
she was going to compete.
And Xia Li's not going to leave here as champion tonight.
That right there could mean a lot of things, Vic.
Not leaving with the championship,
that might mean that Lyra Valkyria is willing to do something tonight
she normally wouldn't do.
Look, you can see with just one kick, her knee's buckled.
There is nothing behind those strikes.
That is not the recipe for success if you're the champion.
She's in there with a cold-blooded superstar in Xia Li.
[Booker] Yes, very, very dangerous Xia Li.
Well versed in the martial arts.
Right now one good kick, it would be all over.
Was it too much pride to reschedule this contest
if you were Lyra Valkyria?
Maybe Xia Li played into that pride
knowing she was going to continue to fight through
and persevere in this match up and have this title match?
Talking about winning the championship, it makes you 30% better,
but it gives you that confidence to think that you can do anything.
I'm talking about that clock of invincibility.
Oh, wow, there is!
Lyra Valkyria will not back down.
It's her first title defense since winning the NXT women's title.
And what a title it's been.
But winning that championship, what a moment that was.
Oh, wow!
Come on! That's what you want?
[Lyria moaning]
[crowd booing]
[Vic] NXT women's championship on the line.
The challenger, Xia Li, has been in control
throughout the commercial break.
Closing in on holding gold for the first time.
No pun intended, but Lyra has been on the ropes
all through the break.
Right now Xia is just seeming like she is playing with her.
Xia Li has knocked out Candice LeRae.
Not to mention what happened at RAW's 24 hours ago.
How has Xia Li established herself
a one of the most dangerous women in all of WWE?
You've got to understand, Lyra, she is battle-tested.
Right now she is wounded in a bad way.
Another neck breaker, hook in the leg, and a kick out.
Got to remember, you talk about being wounded.
It was part of a plan.
[Lyra moaning]
Lyra Valkyria was not going to sit back and not be able to compete tonight,
not be able to defend her championship against Xia Li.
[crowd screaming and clapping hands]
[Booker] Lyra, perhaps pull out in this match up.
I agree that would have been smart, but she is a fighter.
She wants to defend that championship.
But definitely not a smart move.
[Vic] Got to wonder how much is behind every (…)
Wow!
Nice counter into a submission!
Beautiful counter by Xia. Here we go!
There's nowhere for Valkyria to go.
She is in the center of the ring, about to rip that right out.
Xia was able to come out from Lyra Valkyria.
That might be her saving grace really if you think about it.
Li, locked in.
That's a grip.
Able to slide through is Valkyria.
Able to shift position, shift weight, shoulders down.
[Xia Li groaning]
You can see the champion, there's a look of grimace on her face.
She's in a lot of pain right now. I mean, she is hurt.
The question is, is she injured?
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Shoulders down to retain.
Li able to roll through, right back up and back on the offensive.
Xia li really showing that burning desire to be a champion.
What kind of offense is this from Xia Li?
[Lyra screams in agony]
Whatever it was, it was effective.
[banging on the cover]
Oh, just able to kick out.
Can you imagine to lose this championship in your first time?
We're gonna learn a lot about our champion in minutes.
[crowd screaming and applauding]
[crowd screams "Lyra"]
NXT universe trying to do their part.
Valkyria sliding down, able to counter.
Still too strong.
Valkyria is going to go to a different level,
find a different gear, go somewhere she doesn't know.
[Xia Li] No, no, wait!
What a superplex!
Did you see how Valkyria was able to rock Xia's right leg?
Didn't allow Li to block the suplex.
[crowd chanting "NXT!"]
NXT women's championship on line.
Our main event of this thanksgiving-sized edition of NXT.
A few nights ahead of the Thanksgiving tradition known as Survivor series.
Lyra Valkyria the champion.
Was not going to sit back and rest on her laurels
after being attacked earlier tonight by Xia Li.
Xia li thought she had one up on Valkyria.
[crowd screams "Whoo!"]
That Irish blood running through the veins, Vic.
Oh, yes, here we go!
Jumping into the jaw.
And turned right back.
Xia Li get's caught.
Xia Li getting rolled through, shoulders down.
Oh, counter! Submission again.
[Lyra screams desperately]
Shoulders down, shoulders down!
[crowd screams "Whoo!"]
-Xia Li, that hold right there (…) -Looking for that knockout blow.
Didn't connect but Valkyria lands all of that roundhouse kick
right between the eyes.
-Now Valkyria… drop it! -Wow!
Xia Li center of the ring!
To retain!
[bell rings]
[outro music]
[announcer] Here is your winner and still the NXT women's champion
Lyra Valkyria!
We knew Xia Li had a burning desire to be champion,
but Lyra Valkyria had a burning desire to remain champion tonight.
What a champion she is, Vic. Wow!
We learned a lot about our champion here tonight,
because a wounded champion pulled out some new offense
to secure this victory.
Lyra Valkyria raising the stakes, raising her game here tonight.
Take nothing away from Xia Li.
But Valkyria showed a champion's heart.
A warrior's spirit.
And Valkyria continues to soar high above the women's division in NXT.
Subtitled by: Florencia Infer