1 00:00:01,134 --> 00:00:03,870 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:04,471 --> 00:00:05,739 [narrator] Then. 3 00:00:07,140 --> 00:00:10,510 -[Ric Flair] Whoo! -[The Rock] If you smell… 4 00:00:10,577 --> 00:00:11,678 [narrator] Now. 5 00:00:12,278 --> 00:00:14,214 [Roman] Acknowledge me. 6 00:00:14,748 --> 00:00:17,217 -[Lemmy] The King of Kings. -[John Cena] You can't see me. 7 00:00:17,283 --> 00:00:18,351 [narrator] Forever. 8 00:00:23,089 --> 00:00:24,090 Together. 9 00:00:28,995 --> 00:00:30,130 [audience cheering] 10 00:00:30,196 --> 00:00:33,466 [Vic] On the heels of a shocking Survivor Series, 11 00:00:33,533 --> 00:00:36,603 the WWE universe has been buzzing all weekend 12 00:00:36,669 --> 00:00:41,741 but we're kicking off tonight with the NXT Tag Team titles on the line. 13 00:00:41,808 --> 00:00:45,578 -Welcome to NXT. -[audience chanting] "NXT." 14 00:00:45,645 --> 00:00:52,018 [Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo's theme song, "Redemption" playing] 15 00:00:55,622 --> 00:00:57,690 [Vic] Booker, we're not wasting any time tonight. 16 00:00:57,757 --> 00:01:00,360 -[Booker] It's a mugging, man. -[Vic] It's a mugging right now. 17 00:01:00,427 --> 00:01:02,195 Think about what happened last week 18 00:01:02,262 --> 00:01:04,664 when Garza and Carrillo attacked The Family. 19 00:01:04,731 --> 00:01:08,735 [Booker] That was a drive-by, Victor. That was a drive-by, dawg. So I… 20 00:01:08,802 --> 00:01:11,371 [Vic] You can't blame the champs for how they're reacting. 21 00:01:11,438 --> 00:01:13,773 I haven't even heard a bell. This matchup hasn't begun, 22 00:01:13,840 --> 00:01:15,975 but we know that the titles will be on the line. 23 00:01:16,042 --> 00:01:17,844 [Booker] I like this attitude right here. 24 00:01:17,911 --> 00:01:23,450 Carrillo and Garza is taking care of business, man. 25 00:01:23,516 --> 00:01:27,153 [Vic] Oh, referee trying to tell the cousin… Oh! 26 00:01:27,220 --> 00:01:31,458 [Booker] Oh, got in the way and right now, these boys taking it to the street, man. 27 00:01:31,524 --> 00:01:34,727 -Is this a street fight? -[Vic] This is not a street fight. 28 00:01:34,794 --> 00:01:36,229 -[audience chanting] "NXT!" -[bell ringing] 29 00:01:36,296 --> 00:01:37,430 -[Vic] There's the bell. -[Booker] Okay. 30 00:01:37,497 --> 00:01:40,233 [Vic] So we finally have an NXT Tag Team title match. 31 00:01:40,300 --> 00:01:44,471 Look, you've been very vocal that The Family have been too charitable. 32 00:01:44,537 --> 00:01:50,043 [Booker] Look, you came here handing out Tag Team championship opportunities. 33 00:01:50,110 --> 00:01:52,912 They need a better manager. They need some guidance. 34 00:01:52,979 --> 00:01:55,615 [Vic] Nice combination offense off the neckbreaker to retain, 35 00:01:55,682 --> 00:01:57,250 and Carrillo able to kick out. 36 00:01:57,317 --> 00:02:00,186 So, I've been hearing you talk about it, Booker, as we take another look 37 00:02:00,253 --> 00:02:02,889 -at the Tag Team champs who are rocking… -[Booker] Bam! 38 00:02:02,956 --> 00:02:04,491 [Vic] …and rolling in the early going. 39 00:02:04,557 --> 00:02:07,494 It was last week, maybe, that wakeup call they needed 40 00:02:07,560 --> 00:02:11,965 when they were ambushed by Carrillo, ambushed by Garza after dinner. 41 00:02:12,031 --> 00:02:13,199 [Booker] Let me tell you something. 42 00:02:13,266 --> 00:02:19,472 The Don needs to be exactly what that title demands, respect, leadership. 43 00:02:19,539 --> 00:02:24,043 You gotta know when to say "win", and that is not the… Oh, wow! 44 00:02:24,110 --> 00:02:25,678 -[Vic] Look, Stacks… -[Booker] Beautiful shot. 45 00:02:25,745 --> 00:02:28,314 [Vic] Stacks was been making headlines recently, even on social media, 46 00:02:28,381 --> 00:02:30,984 talking about United States Champion, Logan Paul. 47 00:02:31,050 --> 00:02:35,188 And the United States Champion will be back on SmackDown this Friday. 48 00:02:35,255 --> 00:02:37,891 But why would you wanna get on The Family's bad side 49 00:02:37,957 --> 00:02:41,895 -if you're [inaudible]. -[Booker] You want some champagne dishes, 50 00:02:41,961 --> 00:02:45,298 you want caviar, you want a ticket to the game, 51 00:02:45,365 --> 00:02:48,368 and that's what Garza and Carrillo is all about. 52 00:02:48,434 --> 00:02:51,371 -But right now… Oh, oh, oh. -You like that, huh? 53 00:02:51,437 --> 00:02:53,773 -[Booker] Downhill for him, brother. -[Vic] Nice belly-to-belly suplex. 54 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:57,377 But, look, we've seen The Family tie up loose ends like spare chains, 55 00:02:57,443 --> 00:02:59,445 treating people like four nickels or two dimes. 56 00:02:59,512 --> 00:03:01,114 I don't care how you wanna add it up. 57 00:03:01,180 --> 00:03:06,452 We've even seen some people take some long rides in the back of a Cadillac. 58 00:03:06,519 --> 00:03:09,822 [Booker] No, that's what the Don and Stacks is really all about. 59 00:03:09,889 --> 00:03:12,625 And one thing I like about Stacks, he's a guy that's gonna… 60 00:03:12,692 --> 00:03:15,528 You can trust him. You can trust him to keep his word. 61 00:03:15,595 --> 00:03:19,599 He's not a rat like a lotta people I knew around here, Vic. 62 00:03:20,066 --> 00:03:22,902 [Vic] Still to come here tonight, Fatal 4-Way. If Wes Lee wins, 63 00:03:22,969 --> 00:03:25,338 he'll challenge "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio… 64 00:03:25,405 --> 00:03:27,707 -[Booker] Sacrifice. -[Vic] …at the Deadline. 65 00:03:27,774 --> 00:03:33,046 And also Jerry "The King" Lawler chose the final two Iron Survivor Challenge 66 00:03:33,112 --> 00:03:36,182 qualifying matches. But this is the NXT Tag Team titles. 67 00:03:36,249 --> 00:03:41,087 This is kicking off NXT and Garza, Carrillo, the cousins, the challenger, 68 00:03:41,154 --> 00:03:42,689 they have turned this match around. 69 00:03:42,755 --> 00:03:45,391 [Booker] No playing, no jiving, just business. 70 00:03:45,458 --> 00:03:50,563 Laser focus on the tasks at hand, Vic. And that's gold. 71 00:03:50,630 --> 00:03:53,900 That's gold in the near future, perhaps, maybe tonight. 72 00:03:53,967 --> 00:03:56,135 [Vic] That could be just in a matter of moments. 73 00:03:56,202 --> 00:03:59,906 What was your first thought when you saw Garza-Carrillo last week 74 00:03:59,973 --> 00:04:02,942 -attacked The Family after dinner? -[Booker] No, let's take the first shot. 75 00:04:03,009 --> 00:04:06,145 That's sending a message to everybody in that locker room. 76 00:04:06,212 --> 00:04:08,448 Putting everybody on notice. 77 00:04:08,514 --> 00:04:11,551 "Excuse me, know who it is? New sheriff's in town." 78 00:04:12,485 --> 00:04:14,454 -Come on. -[Vic] Another quick tag made. 79 00:04:14,520 --> 00:04:17,557 A real coming back into the matchup. Have the cousins turned the corner? 80 00:04:17,624 --> 00:04:22,862 Do you credit the spiritual awakening in both as they get taken down? 81 00:04:22,929 --> 00:04:26,099 -Stacks is back in. -[Booker] They love the party lifestyle, 82 00:04:26,165 --> 00:04:31,237 but they seem to have found a new form, a new focus 83 00:04:31,304 --> 00:04:33,239 and that's going out there and waiting, man. 84 00:04:33,306 --> 00:04:36,376 That's the only way you're gonna impress the upper echelon 85 00:04:36,442 --> 00:04:40,013 that the boss is here, the NXT. I'm telling you… Uh-huh, wait a minute. 86 00:04:40,079 --> 00:04:44,183 [Vic] Oh, the Underboss charging in and Garza saving Carrillo. 87 00:04:44,250 --> 00:04:49,789 And now Stacks Lorenzo, far away from the Don in the wrong part of town. 88 00:04:49,856 --> 00:04:54,360 And now this is where Garza, this is where Carrillo, they thrive. 89 00:04:54,427 --> 00:04:57,163 [Booker] Let me tell you one thing about Garza and Carrillo. 90 00:04:57,230 --> 00:04:59,766 They've been thriving because they're a unit now. 91 00:04:59,832 --> 00:05:03,036 They're totally focused on what the job is. 92 00:05:03,102 --> 00:05:05,571 [Vic] Oh, and into the cover for the title and Stacks gets up. 93 00:05:05,638 --> 00:05:08,808 [Booker] At the end of the day, Tag Team championship goal, man, 94 00:05:08,875 --> 00:05:11,678 when you get a taste of it, that's all you need. 95 00:05:11,744 --> 00:05:13,680 [audience cheering] 96 00:05:13,746 --> 00:05:17,216 -[Vic] NXT lovers rallying behind Stack… -[Booker] Oh, big shot. 97 00:05:17,283 --> 00:05:20,353 [Vic] …but, look, Garza and Carrillo have been around, 98 00:05:20,420 --> 00:05:21,888 they've competed against the best. 99 00:05:21,954 --> 00:05:24,524 They've honed their craft all around the globe. 100 00:05:24,590 --> 00:05:29,929 They have the background and the pedigree. Can they put it together here tonight? 101 00:05:30,763 --> 00:05:33,433 -[Booker] Oh, man. -[Vic] Stacks may be out. 102 00:05:33,499 --> 00:05:34,901 Titles are on the line. 103 00:05:34,967 --> 00:05:38,371 Carrillo into the cover and another near-fall. 104 00:05:38,905 --> 00:05:42,642 I'm sure both teams cooked up a strategy tonight over their Thanksgiving feasts 105 00:05:42,709 --> 00:05:45,912 and right now it's the cousins who are putting it together, 106 00:05:45,978 --> 00:05:49,882 and Stacks right here, Booker, he is in a lot of trouble. 107 00:05:49,949 --> 00:05:53,653 [Booker] Oh, you took the words right outta my mouth and for strategizing, 108 00:05:53,720 --> 00:05:55,922 -you can tell that… -[Vic] I believe the tag was made. 109 00:05:55,988 --> 00:05:58,591 [Booker] …Carrillo and Garza has been working on a master plan 110 00:05:58,658 --> 00:06:02,095 and that plan is, Vic, about to come to fruition. Oh, no. 111 00:06:02,161 --> 00:06:04,630 [Vic] And the Don tagged in. Carrillo didn't realize it. 112 00:06:04,697 --> 00:06:08,568 -He certainly knows it now. -[audience cheering] 113 00:06:09,035 --> 00:06:13,039 [Vic] Don is fired up here tonight. Remembers what happened last week, 114 00:06:13,106 --> 00:06:15,742 getting attacked outside of the restaurant, 115 00:06:15,808 --> 00:06:20,513 trying to have a feast with his family to celebrate the tag team titles. 116 00:06:21,214 --> 00:06:23,583 -Stacks going to the top. -[Booker] A lotta balance right there. 117 00:06:23,649 --> 00:06:27,220 [Vic] Don going to the top. Oh, and Garza! 118 00:06:28,454 --> 00:06:31,557 Garza, at the last moment… Carrillo able to turn things around. 119 00:06:31,624 --> 00:06:34,327 -Big powerbomb from the top. -[Booker] Wait a minute, Vic. 120 00:06:34,394 --> 00:06:37,597 I smell something cooking. I smell something cooking. 121 00:06:37,663 --> 00:06:39,365 [Vic] Remember who's legal, though. 122 00:06:39,432 --> 00:06:43,936 It's Tony D'Angelo, and Stacks going for the ride. 123 00:06:44,003 --> 00:06:45,238 [audience cheering] 124 00:06:45,304 --> 00:06:47,306 [Vic] Garza, Carrillo in control. 125 00:06:47,373 --> 00:06:49,142 [audience chattering] 126 00:06:49,609 --> 00:06:52,211 [Vic] Who's walking out with the NXT Tag Team titles? 127 00:06:52,278 --> 00:06:55,181 [audience chattering] 128 00:06:56,215 --> 00:06:57,517 [audience cheering] 129 00:06:57,583 --> 00:06:58,584 [Vic] Back live on NXT, 130 00:06:58,651 --> 00:07:00,453 the NXT Tag Team titles on the line. 131 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:03,756 And as you witness throughout the commercial break, 132 00:07:03,823 --> 00:07:05,758 Angel Garza, Humberto Carrillo, 133 00:07:05,825 --> 00:07:09,095 the cousins have been in control of this matchup. 134 00:07:09,162 --> 00:07:12,298 They have been wearing down Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo 135 00:07:12,365 --> 00:07:16,068 with high impact offense like what we just witnessed moments ago. 136 00:07:16,135 --> 00:07:19,672 [Booker] Yeah, they're keeping the pressure on. That's important. 137 00:07:19,739 --> 00:07:25,478 I mean, I call it Tag Team synergy, but right now, look, who, mishap, mishap. 138 00:07:25,545 --> 00:07:27,046 [Vic] Stacks finally able to make the tag. 139 00:07:27,113 --> 00:07:29,515 Garza, Carrillo went to the well once too often. 140 00:07:29,582 --> 00:07:33,653 And Tony D'Angelo, the Don, fired up, waiting patiently. 141 00:07:33,719 --> 00:07:37,490 -Just tossing Carrillo. -[Booker] Muscle on this team right here. 142 00:07:37,557 --> 00:07:40,560 The Don just coming in on all power moves right now. 143 00:07:40,626 --> 00:07:43,763 Nothing pretty, nothing fancy, but getting the job done. 144 00:07:43,830 --> 00:07:47,266 Very effective. Here we go. Oh, that's made. 145 00:07:47,333 --> 00:07:51,137 [Vic] Well, the Don tossing Carrillo back into his own corner. A tag was made. 146 00:07:51,204 --> 00:07:54,941 Garza is now the legal superstar. The Don doesn't realize it. 147 00:07:55,007 --> 00:07:57,543 Quick tag by Garza. Smart thinking as well. 148 00:07:57,610 --> 00:07:59,479 [Booker] Yeah, you can't think of this situation right here. 149 00:07:59,545 --> 00:08:01,180 You gotta keep the pressure on right now. 150 00:08:01,247 --> 00:08:04,183 Stacks is moving, but he just got caught a bit deep. 151 00:08:04,250 --> 00:08:07,620 [Vic] Stacks is now legal for his team. It is Stacks, it is Garza, 152 00:08:07,687 --> 00:08:11,591 -the two legal superstars. -[Booker] I can smell… Whoa! Here we go. 153 00:08:11,657 --> 00:08:13,659 [Vic] Oh, the Don has… Shoulders down in the ring. 154 00:08:13,726 --> 00:08:18,431 Garza just able to kick out Stacks. Big knee right under the jaw. 155 00:08:18,498 --> 00:08:20,967 Garza's right back to his… Big, big uppercut. 156 00:08:21,033 --> 00:08:23,936 But again, Garza gets knocked into his own corner. 157 00:08:24,003 --> 00:08:25,638 [Booker] That was an unexpected tag 158 00:08:25,705 --> 00:08:29,442 but right now, it looked like it might be the lynchpin. Here we go. 159 00:08:29,508 --> 00:08:33,579 [Vic] Up and over goes Carrillo, center of the ring. Look at the strength. 160 00:08:33,646 --> 00:08:35,548 -[Booker] God, man. -[Vic] Hoisted up. 161 00:08:35,615 --> 00:08:38,985 -Garza, big missile dropkick. -[Booker] Wow. 162 00:08:39,051 --> 00:08:40,586 -[Vic] Titles on the line. -[Booker] That's it. 163 00:08:40,653 --> 00:08:45,691 [Vic] Stacks able to just… kick out. 164 00:08:46,459 --> 00:08:52,098 Unbelievably close. Bam, boom. But not enough, as right here, 165 00:08:52,164 --> 00:08:55,735 take another look. Just able to get that shoulder up. 166 00:08:55,801 --> 00:08:58,771 [Booker] Referee did a good job right there, not making that three count. 167 00:08:58,838 --> 00:09:00,540 -[Vic] Spinebuster from the top. -[Booker] Wow! 168 00:09:00,606 --> 00:09:02,875 [Vic] Oh, super kick from behind. 169 00:09:02,942 --> 00:09:05,745 Back to his feet comes Stacks, dropping Garza. 170 00:09:05,811 --> 00:09:08,915 Modified DDT in with a big knee to the back. 171 00:09:09,982 --> 00:09:16,222 -Able to drop Garza one more time and… -[Booker] Ooh, fall. Big. Whoa. 172 00:09:16,289 --> 00:09:17,590 [Vic] Another near-fall. 173 00:09:17,657 --> 00:09:21,294 This is showing you what the Tag Team division means in NXT. 174 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:22,762 [Booker] Garza and Carrillo, 175 00:09:22,828 --> 00:09:26,465 this means that they want this, I think, a little bit more tonight, Vic. 176 00:09:26,532 --> 00:09:29,435 That's what I'm thinking. That's what I'm feeling right now. 177 00:09:29,502 --> 00:09:32,271 [Vic] NXT universe is not silent in this moment 178 00:09:32,338 --> 00:09:37,376 as Andre Chase will break his silence later tonight here on NXT. 179 00:09:38,844 --> 00:09:41,280 -You see Stacks… Oh! -[audience cheering] 180 00:09:41,347 --> 00:09:43,983 [Vic] Oh, behind the official's back, a low blow. 181 00:09:44,050 --> 00:09:45,685 [Booker] [inaudible] necessary. 182 00:09:45,751 --> 00:09:49,021 [Vic] Just like we saw in the attack last week. 183 00:09:49,088 --> 00:09:51,324 -[Booker] That is it. -[audience counting] "One, two…" 184 00:09:51,390 --> 00:09:54,093 [Vic] Ooh! It is not, and wait a minute. 185 00:09:54,160 --> 00:09:56,028 [audience cheering] 186 00:09:56,095 --> 00:09:59,665 Turnabout. Fair play, I believe. 187 00:10:00,466 --> 00:10:01,901 Inadvertently. 188 00:10:02,868 --> 00:10:05,004 Stacks, I think, went low. 189 00:10:05,071 --> 00:10:06,472 [audience cheering] 190 00:10:06,539 --> 00:10:08,641 Tagging, and the Don. 191 00:10:08,708 --> 00:10:10,843 We're trying to get our composure here ringside. 192 00:10:10,910 --> 00:10:13,846 [Booker] I can't believe Stacks kicked out of that finisher right there. 193 00:10:13,913 --> 00:10:16,682 -That was… -[Vic] Bada bing, bada boom. 194 00:10:16,749 --> 00:10:19,118 [audience chattering] 195 00:10:19,185 --> 00:10:22,288 -I love you. You're my brother. -Wait. 196 00:10:23,756 --> 00:10:27,994 [Vic] A little extra oomph to wipe out Carrillo into the cover 197 00:10:28,060 --> 00:10:30,363 -and The Family retains. -[bell ringing] 198 00:10:30,429 --> 00:10:31,998 -[audience cheering] -[Booker] Wow. 199 00:10:32,064 --> 00:10:38,571 [Alicia] Here are your winners and still the NXT Tag Team Champions, 200 00:10:38,637 --> 00:10:40,640 Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo 201 00:10:40,706 --> 00:10:46,445 and the Don of NXT, Tony D'Angelo. 202 00:10:46,512 --> 00:10:50,983 [Vic] You can say that once again, Book. Look around at the NXT universe. 203 00:10:51,050 --> 00:10:55,121 What a way to kick off NXT here tonight 204 00:10:55,187 --> 00:10:57,256 for the Tag Team champions. 205 00:10:57,323 --> 00:11:00,292 And this was the final moments of this matchup, 206 00:11:00,359 --> 00:11:04,263 the Bada bing, bada boom. But then a little… That's how you say it. 207 00:11:04,330 --> 00:11:07,066 But then they add a little bit of extra sauce to it, 208 00:11:07,133 --> 00:11:11,971 sacrificing Stacks to pick up the duck. 209 00:11:12,038 --> 00:11:15,241 -Bada bing, bada boom. -[Booker] What kind of sauce was it, huh? 210 00:11:15,307 --> 00:11:16,609 -[Vic] Not marinara, probably. -[Booker] Cholula green? 211 00:11:16,675 --> 00:11:23,482 [Vic] The Don and the Underboss handle family business tonight on NXT. 212 00:11:23,549 --> 00:11:27,086 [Tony D'Angelo's theme song, "All About Family" playing] 213 00:11:28,587 --> 00:11:33,192 [inaudible] it's kinda crazy now, you know. I like to stay… 214 00:11:33,259 --> 00:11:34,193 [inaudible] 215 00:11:34,260 --> 00:11:37,730 -Man, Ilja's sacrifices are unreal. -Oh, for sure. 216 00:11:37,797 --> 00:11:41,333 Pain and isolation for the greater good of your family. 217 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:43,135 -It's pretty admirable. -Yeah. 218 00:11:43,202 --> 00:11:45,271 And then you got Corbin, who's literally got everything. 219 00:11:45,337 --> 00:11:47,206 -I'm sure, the WrestleMania moment. -Oh, yeah. 220 00:11:47,273 --> 00:11:50,443 Mania moments, fame, money, every single car under the sun, 221 00:11:50,509 --> 00:11:52,378 a family that's actually around him. 222 00:11:52,445 --> 00:11:55,147 Now don't get me wrong, I wanna be NXT Champion most of all, 223 00:11:55,214 --> 00:11:57,783 but the hard-hitting home truth, for lack of a better term, 224 00:11:57,850 --> 00:12:00,653 is that you'd much rather Corbin's lavish lifestyle, wouldn't you? 225 00:12:00,719 --> 00:12:06,292 So what you're basically trying to say is that what I'm doing is not worth it. 226 00:12:06,358 --> 00:12:10,696 -Is that correct, Nathan? Is that right? -No, no, Ilja, that's not what I meant. 227 00:12:10,763 --> 00:12:13,766 So my son shouldn't be inspired by my sacrifices, is that correct? 228 00:12:13,833 --> 00:12:15,668 -Is that what you just say? -Hey, why are you misconstruing? 229 00:12:15,735 --> 00:12:18,104 All I'm saying is that you look at Corbin's life and look at yours 230 00:12:18,170 --> 00:12:21,373 -and Corbin's is just… -Oh, it seems to be so much better, right? 231 00:12:21,440 --> 00:12:27,179 Is that what you tried to say? It seems you lack respect for my actions. 232 00:12:27,246 --> 00:12:30,683 Ilja, we've known for a while now, right? You know the respect is there. 233 00:12:30,750 --> 00:12:34,620 Oh, respect here, respect there, face-to-face. 234 00:12:34,687 --> 00:12:37,256 But as soon as I turn my back, it's a whole different story. 235 00:12:37,323 --> 00:12:39,358 Well, I didn't know you were lurking in the background, 236 00:12:39,425 --> 00:12:41,160 but now that you're here, I'll tell you face to face. 237 00:12:41,227 --> 00:12:46,198 Yes, I'd much prefer Corbin's lifestyle, so would like 99% of the people here. 238 00:12:46,265 --> 00:12:49,401 I'm not gonna apologize for stating mere facts, mate. 239 00:12:49,468 --> 00:12:53,973 We are far beyond the point where apology is gonna resolve this. 240 00:12:54,640 --> 00:12:58,444 Okay, you're a little wound tight for your upcoming match at Deadline. 241 00:12:58,511 --> 00:13:03,048 -It's all right, pal, I understand. -Oh, that I am. 242 00:13:04,683 --> 00:13:06,585 But I know how to solve this. 243 00:13:11,157 --> 00:13:12,958 [Jerry "The King" Lawler's theme song, "The Great Gate of Kiev" playing] 244 00:13:13,025 --> 00:13:17,730 NXT universe, Jerry "The King" Lawler here and Shawn Michaels has given me 245 00:13:17,796 --> 00:13:22,034 the honor of selecting this week's Iron Survivor Challenge 246 00:13:22,101 --> 00:13:23,569 qualifying matches. 247 00:13:24,203 --> 00:13:25,871 Now let's start out with the man. 248 00:13:26,405 --> 00:13:32,378 First of all, badass Bron Breakker is powerful, he's explosive, 249 00:13:32,444 --> 00:13:36,549 and if he qualifies, he's my pick to win at Deadline. 250 00:13:36,615 --> 00:13:40,619 Ah, but standing in his way is none other than Eddy Thorpe. 251 00:13:40,686 --> 00:13:45,024 Eddy wants to prove that he's ready. Eddy, it is your chance. 252 00:13:45,090 --> 00:13:46,825 And now for the women. 253 00:13:46,892 --> 00:13:53,365 Kelani Jordan has really impressed me. Kelani will face Kiana James. 254 00:13:53,432 --> 00:13:57,469 Kiana has all the tools to be a future women's champion. 255 00:13:57,536 --> 00:14:00,439 They're my picks, so enjoy watching NXT. 256 00:14:02,641 --> 00:14:07,079 [Vic] Well, the King's picks are in and it's time for the first of two 257 00:14:07,146 --> 00:14:11,150 Iron Survivor qualifying matches here tonight. 258 00:14:11,217 --> 00:14:17,356 [Kelani Jordan's theme song, "Out Of This World" playing] 259 00:14:20,159 --> 00:14:21,060 [bell ringing] 260 00:14:21,126 --> 00:14:23,762 [Alicia] The following is a qualifying match 261 00:14:23,829 --> 00:14:27,366 for the Iron Survivor Challenge. 262 00:14:27,433 --> 00:14:31,871 Introducing first, Kelani Jordan. 263 00:14:31,937 --> 00:14:35,774 [Vic] You just heard from the man who is responsible for this matchup. 264 00:14:35,841 --> 00:14:39,979 Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler. Who is headed to Deadline? 265 00:14:40,045 --> 00:14:42,915 Is it Kiana James or is it Kelani Jordan? 266 00:14:42,982 --> 00:14:47,820 We're gonna find out next live right here on NXT. 267 00:14:52,024 --> 00:14:53,692 [Gargano] In 2019, 268 00:14:53,759 --> 00:14:59,465 Johnny Gargano will become a champion. 269 00:15:00,466 --> 00:15:04,470 But if I want the North American championship, I'm gonna take it. 270 00:15:06,205 --> 00:15:12,344 [Alicia] A new NXT North American Champion, 271 00:15:12,411 --> 00:15:16,448 Johnny Gargano. 272 00:15:17,049 --> 00:15:22,054 I am your NXT North American Champion. 273 00:15:22,121 --> 00:15:26,792 I'm on top of the world right now, and I'm feeling a little dangerous. 274 00:15:26,859 --> 00:15:32,164 First two-time North American Champion in NXT history right here. 275 00:15:32,231 --> 00:15:34,500 [Gargano] The first ever three-time… 276 00:15:34,566 --> 00:15:36,368 -Three-time? -Three-time, 277 00:15:36,435 --> 00:15:41,140 three-time NXT North American Champion, 278 00:15:41,607 --> 00:15:43,943 Johnny Gargano. 279 00:15:44,009 --> 00:15:47,646 [dramatic music playing] 280 00:15:51,817 --> 00:15:53,152 We got the guy right here. I tell you that. 281 00:15:53,218 --> 00:15:54,219 -We got the guy. -Stop. 282 00:15:54,286 --> 00:15:56,588 Come on, Briggs, you gotta tell me, has it sunk in yet 283 00:15:56,655 --> 00:15:58,424 that you'll be in the Iron Survivor Challenge? 284 00:15:58,490 --> 00:16:00,893 -Dude, you're going to Deadline. -Guys, I'm pumped. 285 00:16:00,959 --> 00:16:02,728 Last week was the biggest match of my career. 286 00:16:02,795 --> 00:16:05,297 -Oh, the biggest match of your career? -Hell yeah. 287 00:16:05,364 --> 00:16:11,003 I beat former NXT Champion, Carmelo Hayes, and no one believed in me, except y'all, 288 00:16:11,070 --> 00:16:14,640 -and I love y'all… -Wow. Wow. 289 00:16:14,707 --> 00:16:18,344 -If it isn't Mr. Iron Survival Qualifier. -Bingo. 290 00:16:18,410 --> 00:16:21,080 Little help from me, no big deal. 291 00:16:21,146 --> 00:16:24,583 Credit where credit is due. You beat Carmelo Hayes. 292 00:16:25,284 --> 00:16:30,255 JBL put his stamp of approval on you and you knocked it out of the park. 293 00:16:30,322 --> 00:16:31,156 Damn right. 294 00:16:31,223 --> 00:16:35,461 And Fallon, the legendary Mick Foley selected you. 295 00:16:35,527 --> 00:16:38,497 -Yes, he did. -Lexis King. Nice to meet you. 296 00:16:38,564 --> 00:16:40,899 -Ew. -Something funny over there, Brooks? 297 00:16:40,966 --> 00:16:44,970 Last I checked, none of the Legends selected you for the tournament. 298 00:16:45,037 --> 00:16:49,308 -Hm. I wonder why. -I'm wondering why you stirring the pot? 299 00:16:49,375 --> 00:16:53,545 I wouldn't say I'm stirring the pot. I'm just calling it like I see it. 300 00:16:53,612 --> 00:16:56,181 -And the way I see it… -Dude, you see nothing. 301 00:16:56,248 --> 00:17:01,286 You are just a parasite for the spotlight. You want the spotlight so bad, man? 302 00:17:01,353 --> 00:17:04,923 Then you and your beard can take center stage tonight. 303 00:17:04,990 --> 00:17:07,693 -Tonight? -Tonight. Absolutely. 304 00:17:07,760 --> 00:17:12,297 Brooks is gonna show those Hall of Famers why they should have picked him too. 305 00:17:12,364 --> 00:17:13,665 -Yeah. -Yes, he is. 306 00:17:13,732 --> 00:17:16,835 -Sounds like a party. -Yeehaw, bitch. 307 00:17:17,870 --> 00:17:20,806 -You got it. -You got this, brother. I believe in you. 308 00:17:20,873 --> 00:17:22,374 -Thank you. -I believe in you. 309 00:17:22,441 --> 00:17:25,778 [Vic] Oh, Booker, look who's been showing off her skills on Instagram, 310 00:17:25,844 --> 00:17:29,948 capturing the attention of her followers and the NXT universe. 311 00:17:30,015 --> 00:17:34,186 The women's division is about to get a whole lot better 312 00:17:34,253 --> 00:17:40,726 because Nikkita Lyons is almost back to 100% and she's here tonight. 313 00:17:40,793 --> 00:17:43,729 I'm bouncing back, baby. Let's go. 314 00:17:43,796 --> 00:17:46,065 [Booker] You can help it pump, but you can't blow that house down, fella. 315 00:17:46,131 --> 00:17:50,469 [Vic] Nikkita Lyons ready to roar once more in NXT. 316 00:17:50,536 --> 00:17:55,674 [helicopter whirring] 317 00:18:02,414 --> 00:18:07,986 [Kiana James' theme song, "The Highest" playing] 318 00:18:08,053 --> 00:18:12,691 [Alicia] Making her way to the ring, Kiana James. 319 00:18:12,758 --> 00:18:15,894 [Vic] Now someone who thinks she's the big bad wolf is Kiana James 320 00:18:15,961 --> 00:18:20,265 and she's become very… vocal as of late 321 00:18:20,332 --> 00:18:23,969 and has focused a lot of her attention on Roxanne Perez. 322 00:18:24,036 --> 00:18:29,641 [Booker] Yes, and tonight is gonna tell me a whole lot about The Boss, Kiana James. 323 00:18:29,708 --> 00:18:34,313 That's what I call her. She's a Boss. She's in control, she's in charge. 324 00:18:34,379 --> 00:18:38,250 -She might even hire you, dawg. -[Vic] Better watch your cholesterol. 325 00:18:38,317 --> 00:18:40,853 [Booker] You gotta fill out the application. 326 00:18:40,919 --> 00:18:43,455 [Vic] Well, look, this is a matchup. When you look at these two superstars, 327 00:18:43,522 --> 00:18:45,958 -all seriousness, right? [Booker] Yes, yes. 328 00:18:46,024 --> 00:18:47,826 [Vic] This is what makes this brand so unique. 329 00:18:47,893 --> 00:18:52,598 You see superstars like Kiana James, Kelani Jordan has grown from day one. 330 00:18:52,664 --> 00:18:55,667 Adds an extra level of intrigue and excitement. 331 00:18:55,734 --> 00:18:57,669 NXT, the only place you can get that. 332 00:18:57,736 --> 00:19:00,038 [Booker] Watching here is unbelievable. 333 00:19:00,105 --> 00:19:04,977 Watching Kelani Jordan, it's just like growth spurts, like my son. 334 00:19:05,043 --> 00:19:09,515 You can see her grow from week to week. And she's a student of the game, 335 00:19:09,581 --> 00:19:14,019 like downloading information, like ChatGPT. You know what I mean? 336 00:19:14,086 --> 00:19:17,890 [Vic] Well, it's glad you bring that up because Kelani Jordan has been impressive. 337 00:19:17,956 --> 00:19:21,326 She's really taken to the learning of inside the ring, 338 00:19:21,393 --> 00:19:23,362 what it takes to train outside, film study, 339 00:19:23,428 --> 00:19:25,931 being open minded as a trainer and a coach, Booker. 340 00:19:25,998 --> 00:19:28,600 That's something you have to look at as a characteristic of someone 341 00:19:28,667 --> 00:19:29,601 that you wanna help mold. 342 00:19:29,668 --> 00:19:31,770 [Booker] Both of these ladies definitely have that characteristic. 343 00:19:31,837 --> 00:19:37,209 I look at Kiana James, as far as where she came from just a year ago. 344 00:19:37,276 --> 00:19:39,278 You talk about the growth over that one year. 345 00:19:39,344 --> 00:19:41,547 We'll see exactly how it play out here tonight. 346 00:19:41,613 --> 00:19:45,217 But this young lady, I think she has something special, Vic. 347 00:19:45,284 --> 00:19:46,885 She is different. 348 00:19:46,952 --> 00:19:49,021 [Vic] Nice drop kick from Jordan. 349 00:19:49,087 --> 00:19:53,792 Did you define Kelani as a breakout star like Jerry Lawler did? 350 00:19:53,859 --> 00:19:56,862 [Booker] I mean, the consensus say she is the breakout star, 351 00:19:56,929 --> 00:19:58,997 the Internet says she's the breakout star. 352 00:19:59,064 --> 00:20:04,169 But people say I won at WrestleMania but that bites me 353 00:20:04,236 --> 00:20:08,473 every time I think about WrestleMania '90, not winning that match. 354 00:20:08,540 --> 00:20:11,777 She's gonna have to show me something. She has a second chance, so to speak. 355 00:20:11,843 --> 00:20:13,312 Are you talking about the Breakout Tournament? 356 00:20:13,378 --> 00:20:15,214 Lola Vice won the Women's Breakout Tournament. 357 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:17,849 She now has a contract that she can execute 358 00:20:17,916 --> 00:20:21,520 when she wants for a championship opportunity. 359 00:20:21,587 --> 00:20:22,988 But as we saw earlier tonight. 360 00:20:23,055 --> 00:20:25,424 A little back and forth between these two superstars. 361 00:20:25,490 --> 00:20:31,196 It's official, Nathan Frazer will face the NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov 362 00:20:31,263 --> 00:20:33,198 -here tonight. -[Booker] Let me tell you something. 363 00:20:33,265 --> 00:20:35,334 That's the main event anywhere in the world, 364 00:20:35,400 --> 00:20:38,070 and Ilja Dragunov, you don't just watch this guy. 365 00:20:38,136 --> 00:20:41,540 You feel Ilja Dragunov and what he brings to the table. 366 00:20:41,607 --> 00:20:45,644 [Vic] This matchup will be first of two Iron Survivor Challenge qualifying matches 367 00:20:45,711 --> 00:20:47,779 as put forth by WWE Hall of Famer, 368 00:20:47,846 --> 00:20:50,182 my former broadcast partner, Jerry "The King" Lawler. 369 00:20:50,249 --> 00:20:53,151 And as you look at both these superstars, you really can't compare both. 370 00:20:53,218 --> 00:20:55,821 And, Book, you actually were doing that a few moments ago. 371 00:20:55,887 --> 00:20:58,490 Because James was the unknown last year, 372 00:20:58,557 --> 00:21:02,361 much like Kelani Jordan around this time heading into Deadline. 373 00:21:02,427 --> 00:21:05,230 And it's Jordan who's searching for that signature victory 374 00:21:05,297 --> 00:21:07,165 to get to a premium live event moment. 375 00:21:07,232 --> 00:21:09,534 [Booker] Kiana James is searching for that victory too. 376 00:21:09,601 --> 00:21:13,305 I mean, both of these ladies know the thrill of victory as well 377 00:21:13,372 --> 00:21:17,309 as the agony of defeat there. But the thing is, you gotta lose… 378 00:21:17,376 --> 00:21:19,411 -[Vic] Oh, hair! Ref, Come on! -[Booker] …to know how to win, Vic. 379 00:21:19,478 --> 00:21:21,847 [Vic] Well, Kiana James cutting some corners 380 00:21:21,913 --> 00:21:24,449 as she likes to do in most of her victories. 381 00:21:24,516 --> 00:21:27,619 We talk about signature wins, of course. It was after Deadline last year. 382 00:21:27,686 --> 00:21:32,457 Kiana James would go on to win the NXT Women's Tag Team titles, 383 00:21:32,524 --> 00:21:34,660 would go on to have some moments in her own right. 384 00:21:34,726 --> 00:21:38,397 Can she capitalize here tonight? But the pace is quickening. 385 00:21:38,463 --> 00:21:42,868 That will favor Kelani Jordan. And Jordan going up, going around. 386 00:21:42,934 --> 00:21:44,436 [audience chattering] 387 00:21:44,503 --> 00:21:48,974 [Vic] Just got caught by Kiana James. And James, I spoke a bit too soon, Book. 388 00:21:49,041 --> 00:21:53,211 [Booker] Yeah, right there. That was a beautiful counter by Kelani. 389 00:21:53,278 --> 00:21:55,280 You talk about the experience factor. 390 00:21:55,347 --> 00:21:58,784 I give that to Kiana James and being just a little bit smarter, 391 00:21:58,850 --> 00:22:00,485 -being in the game. -[Vic] Nice. 392 00:22:00,552 --> 00:22:04,089 [Booker] Kept being in the ring with those super-duper stars, man. 393 00:22:04,156 --> 00:22:08,060 [Vic] Winner of this matchup, of course, will join Tiffany Stratton, Lash Legend, 394 00:22:08,126 --> 00:22:10,662 Blair Davenport in the Iron Survivor Challenge match 395 00:22:10,729 --> 00:22:13,999 at Deadline a week from Saturday in Bridgeport. 396 00:22:14,066 --> 00:22:18,804 Tickets on sale now, ticketmaster.com. And look at James. Wise, wise, wise. 397 00:22:18,870 --> 00:22:23,809 That wily, better and experienced at what I call creating a bit of space. 398 00:22:24,276 --> 00:22:26,078 [Vic] A bit of separation, as you mentioned, 399 00:22:26,144 --> 00:22:29,147 only can go so far because Kelani Jordan… Oh, no. 400 00:22:29,214 --> 00:22:34,152 [audience cheering and chattering] 401 00:22:34,219 --> 00:22:37,322 [Vic] Which two of these women is headed to Deadline? 402 00:22:40,225 --> 00:22:41,293 [audience cheering] 403 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:42,694 [Vic] Who's headed to Deadline? 404 00:22:42,761 --> 00:22:45,564 Who's headed to the Iron Survivor Challenge? 405 00:22:45,630 --> 00:22:51,203 This is the first of two matches selected by Jerry "The King" Lawler here tonight. 406 00:22:51,269 --> 00:22:54,072 [Booker] Tumbling background right now come into effect. 407 00:22:54,639 --> 00:22:56,842 Here we go. Oh, wow. 408 00:22:56,908 --> 00:22:59,945 [Vic] This is her chance to bounce back in a big way. 409 00:23:00,011 --> 00:23:02,280 James was able to kick out from that recent adversity 410 00:23:02,347 --> 00:23:04,783 in her young career. She's had a few minor setbacks. 411 00:23:04,850 --> 00:23:08,153 [Booker] That is like a modified hangover. But I… Those setbacks, Vic, 412 00:23:08,220 --> 00:23:11,423 I said you gotta know how to lose in order to know how to win. 413 00:23:11,490 --> 00:23:14,359 I think those losses are gonna get Kelani Jordan 414 00:23:14,426 --> 00:23:16,795 a lotta good in the long run. Oh, got caught there. 415 00:23:16,862 --> 00:23:19,431 [Vic] Nice spinebuster. Will this be enough? 416 00:23:19,498 --> 00:23:21,399 And Jordan just able to kick out. 417 00:23:21,466 --> 00:23:25,437 We've talked about Kiana James's breakout moment in Deadline last year. 418 00:23:25,504 --> 00:23:29,875 How is she now better prepared to succeed? Take another look. 419 00:23:29,941 --> 00:23:35,247 You can probably start with the ability to inflict damage at any necessary moment. 420 00:23:35,313 --> 00:23:36,681 [Booker] You go back a year ago. 421 00:23:36,748 --> 00:23:38,917 She was inches away from getting her hand raised. 422 00:23:38,984 --> 00:23:40,452 She could've been a Breakout star 423 00:23:40,519 --> 00:23:43,388 without a doubt, without any shadow of a doubt. 424 00:23:43,455 --> 00:23:48,326 But I say now, Kiana James has that, what we used to say back in the day, 425 00:23:48,393 --> 00:23:52,364 that ruthless aggression, willing to do anything to get a victory. 426 00:23:52,431 --> 00:23:54,699 -And I like that, man. -[Vic] And willing to cut corners. 427 00:23:54,766 --> 00:23:57,169 Jerry Lawler referred to James as savvy, 428 00:23:57,235 --> 00:23:59,638 -others just say conniving. -[Booker] Oh, man. Big shot. 429 00:23:59,704 --> 00:24:03,108 [Vic] But these two trading blows. It's all about Deadline. 430 00:24:03,175 --> 00:24:05,010 It's about punching their ticket. 431 00:24:05,076 --> 00:24:08,246 And Jordan could have done just that in this moment, 432 00:24:08,313 --> 00:24:10,749 and give credit when credit is due. 433 00:24:10,816 --> 00:24:14,753 Kiana James somehow, some way able to kick out. 434 00:24:14,820 --> 00:24:19,057 [Booker] Don't let that pretty smile of Kelani Jordan fool you. 435 00:24:19,124 --> 00:24:24,062 She has a mean streak, Vic. She don't mind going and taking you to that next level. 436 00:24:24,129 --> 00:24:29,668 This young lady, like I said, I smell nothing but good things on the horizon. 437 00:24:29,734 --> 00:24:32,604 [Vic] Jordan, throwing hands right now 438 00:24:32,671 --> 00:24:34,005 -in this moment. -[Booker] You gotta be able to do that. 439 00:24:34,072 --> 00:24:36,541 [Vic] You're starting to see the growth of Kelani Jordan too 440 00:24:36,608 --> 00:24:38,944 over the last several months. All the ups, all the downs. 441 00:24:39,010 --> 00:24:43,348 [Booker] Sometimes you just gotta throw the playbook out and start throwing hands. 442 00:24:43,415 --> 00:24:46,985 And that's what Kelani Jordan is right now, Victor. 443 00:24:47,052 --> 00:24:50,589 [Vic] Jordan up top, maybe looking for a superplex. 444 00:24:50,655 --> 00:24:53,425 James trying to block best that she can. 445 00:24:53,492 --> 00:24:55,927 [Booker] Got too much weight on the side of Kiana James right there. 446 00:24:55,994 --> 00:24:57,696 [Vic] A right back to the lower back there. 447 00:24:57,762 --> 00:25:01,800 And Kiana James creates a little bit more. And I think that was a shot to the throat. 448 00:25:01,867 --> 00:25:05,237 -[Booker] Legal. That's legal. -[Vic] And James looking in. 449 00:25:05,303 --> 00:25:08,573 And there's that 401k. 450 00:25:08,640 --> 00:25:11,576 [Booker] Better cover. Better get a cover quick. 451 00:25:11,643 --> 00:25:14,513 -[Vic] Now looking for the deal. Break. -[bell ringing] 452 00:25:14,579 --> 00:25:16,915 -[Vic] Deal. That's… -[Booker] She's here. 453 00:25:16,982 --> 00:25:18,316 [Vic] …Roxanne Perez. 454 00:25:19,351 --> 00:25:21,353 [audience chattering] 455 00:25:21,419 --> 00:25:25,223 Continue. Roxanne, you can't ring the bell. Come on. 456 00:25:25,290 --> 00:25:29,361 [Vic] Oy! James took her eye off the ball, as we talked about earlier, 457 00:25:29,427 --> 00:25:31,162 sticking her nose where it doesn't belong. 458 00:25:31,229 --> 00:25:35,333 And there's Kelani Jordan proven to be one of a kind 459 00:25:35,400 --> 00:25:37,469 -and is headed to Deadline. -[bell ringing] 460 00:25:37,535 --> 00:25:38,737 [Booker] Wow. 461 00:25:39,738 --> 00:25:44,509 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Kelani Jordan. 462 00:25:44,576 --> 00:25:46,978 [Vic] We talked about being worried about Roxanne. 463 00:25:47,045 --> 00:25:48,613 What are you always telling me, Booker? 464 00:25:48,680 --> 00:25:50,582 Keep your nose outta other people's business. 465 00:25:50,649 --> 00:25:54,085 [Booker] Somebody's growing up right before our eyes, man. 466 00:25:54,152 --> 00:25:56,521 You got to love that. Oh. 467 00:25:57,222 --> 00:26:00,926 [Vic] Well, look, this is a big victory. Taking nothing away from Kelani Jordan. 468 00:26:00,992 --> 00:26:02,861 But this is the turning point of the match. 469 00:26:02,928 --> 00:26:06,331 Roxanne Perez, much like Kiana James coming out, 470 00:26:06,398 --> 00:26:12,003 providing a distraction a few weeks ago. Roxanne Perez paying it back two-fold. 471 00:26:12,070 --> 00:26:16,641 Bam. Opening the door for Kelani Jordan to hit this picture, 472 00:26:16,708 --> 00:26:21,513 perfect Split-Legged Moonsault and right a few wrongs here tonight, 473 00:26:21,580 --> 00:26:25,350 as Kelani Jordan is now headed to the final 474 00:26:25,417 --> 00:26:31,323 WWE Premium Live event of the year. It is Deadline, a week from Saturday. 475 00:26:31,923 --> 00:26:36,127 Roxanne Perez not too happy, as you can see into her eyes. 476 00:26:36,194 --> 00:26:38,163 But are we looking into the eyes 477 00:26:38,229 --> 00:26:42,801 of the next Iron Survivor Challenge winner? 478 00:26:43,835 --> 00:26:46,104 [Kelani Jordan's theme song, "Out Of This World" playing] 479 00:26:46,938 --> 00:26:50,742 I said that 2022 was going to be Cameron Grimes' year. 480 00:26:50,809 --> 00:26:54,179 I have everything except for what I got in this business to be. 481 00:26:54,713 --> 00:26:59,851 I told my father. The very last thing I got to tell him was that I signed to NXT 482 00:26:59,918 --> 00:27:02,721 and that I was going to be a champion. 483 00:27:03,688 --> 00:27:06,324 This is my last chance to stay and deliver. 484 00:27:06,925 --> 00:27:11,363 -[Vic] And Grimes starting to climb. -[Wade] Driven by emotion. Here it is. 485 00:27:12,664 --> 00:27:14,866 [Vic] Grimes has done it. 486 00:27:15,567 --> 00:27:19,804 [Cameron] I know my dad's looking down smiling ear to ear. 487 00:27:19,871 --> 00:27:22,841 It's so awesome for me to say 488 00:27:22,907 --> 00:27:28,847 that Cameron Grimes is your North American Champion. 489 00:27:29,414 --> 00:27:36,221 I'll do everything I can to make sure that this championship goes up, down, 490 00:27:36,287 --> 00:27:42,827 all around on multiple trips to the moon! 491 00:27:46,297 --> 00:27:50,235 Meta-Four, Noam, last week, you saw I was this close 492 00:27:50,301 --> 00:27:54,072 to adding the Heritage Cup to the Alpha Academy trophy case. 493 00:27:54,139 --> 00:27:58,576 -Noam, top down, we all saw it. -That's right, Tozawa. 494 00:27:58,643 --> 00:28:01,312 But rules are rules. Okay? It was after the belt. 495 00:28:01,379 --> 00:28:05,350 Regardless, I want to get my hands on Meta-Four, especially Lash. 496 00:28:05,417 --> 00:28:07,619 Oh, yeah, Ms. Lash. 497 00:28:08,153 --> 00:28:11,790 -Okay, easy, easy, Otis. -That's right, swimming in there. 498 00:28:11,856 --> 00:28:15,827 You guys are riding high, all right? Noam's still the Heritage Cup Champion. 499 00:28:15,894 --> 00:28:18,797 Lash is going to Deadline, but you guys are nothing 500 00:28:18,863 --> 00:28:23,802 but savages, idiots. Savages, idiots. And we intend to prove it. 501 00:28:23,868 --> 00:28:27,272 -We'll prove you don't have the style. -The strength. 502 00:28:27,338 --> 00:28:32,010 -Or the spirit. -That's right. So Meta-Four, next week, 503 00:28:32,077 --> 00:28:37,182 you guys versus Alpha Academy in a six-person mixed Tag Team match. 504 00:28:37,248 --> 00:28:39,250 -Oh, yeah. -No rules to protect you. 505 00:28:39,317 --> 00:28:44,989 No rounds, no interference. And we want your answer by tonight. 506 00:28:45,056 --> 00:28:46,925 -Tonight. -Thank you. 507 00:28:46,991 --> 00:28:48,259 Thank you. 508 00:28:49,594 --> 00:28:53,064 [Vic] What we do know, Booker, is we're about to get answers in moments 509 00:28:53,131 --> 00:28:55,433 because our press conference area is ready. 510 00:28:55,500 --> 00:29:00,605 Andre Chase addresses the universe next on NXT. 511 00:29:06,277 --> 00:29:12,283 [Vic] Booker, you remember many weeks ago, Trick Williams was cruelly attacked on NXT 512 00:29:12,350 --> 00:29:18,223 and Anonymous, somehow got the CCTV footage of that night. 513 00:29:18,289 --> 00:29:22,427 There you can see October 17th, just before 9 pm, 514 00:29:22,494 --> 00:29:25,430 Trick Williams was scheduled to be in a 4-Way matchup. 515 00:29:25,497 --> 00:29:27,398 And then you see Lexis King. 516 00:29:27,465 --> 00:29:31,402 And take a look at what Lexis King does, follows Trick Williams. 517 00:29:31,469 --> 00:29:37,008 On the same night, Trick Williams was ambushed and heinously attacked. 518 00:29:37,775 --> 00:29:42,180 So now we know, right? Somebody owe Melo an apology, 519 00:29:42,247 --> 00:29:44,482 -starting with you, right? -What do you mean me? 520 00:29:44,549 --> 00:29:47,519 -You said it was Melo who did it. -I asked Carmelo. 521 00:29:47,585 --> 00:29:50,855 You said, you insinuated it was Melo. 522 00:29:50,922 --> 00:29:54,025 I'll apologize in due time, but we still have a lotta questions 523 00:29:54,092 --> 00:29:55,326 -about that night. -I'm sorry. 524 00:29:55,393 --> 00:30:01,766 We'll get some answered right now, in a matter of moments, by Andre Chase. 525 00:30:12,911 --> 00:30:16,147 Good evening, everyone. Thank you for joining us this evening. 526 00:30:16,214 --> 00:30:20,685 My name is Andre Chase, the founder of Andre Chase University. 527 00:30:20,752 --> 00:30:22,720 Before I address this situation, 528 00:30:22,787 --> 00:30:25,790 I'd first like to thank the investigators for their communication, 529 00:30:25,857 --> 00:30:29,828 cooperation and professionalism throughout this investigation. 530 00:30:29,894 --> 00:30:34,532 I'd also like to recognize the Chase U student body, faculty and staff 531 00:30:34,599 --> 00:30:37,468 for carrying on with the daily operations and curriculum. 532 00:30:37,535 --> 00:30:40,205 Without the support of this Chase U family, 533 00:30:40,271 --> 00:30:42,240 I'm not sure I'm standing here right now. 534 00:30:44,475 --> 00:30:48,279 As you all know, we're at a moment in time that is history making for NXT. 535 00:30:48,346 --> 00:30:51,316 And while I wish that we were gathered here under better circumstances, 536 00:30:51,382 --> 00:30:54,118 I would like to address the news that broke last week 537 00:30:54,719 --> 00:30:57,789 about Andre Chase University being under investigation. 538 00:30:58,790 --> 00:31:02,060 I want to be as forthcoming and as honest as I can be about this. 539 00:31:02,126 --> 00:31:04,996 But please remember, this is an ongoing investigation, 540 00:31:05,063 --> 00:31:07,131 so I am limited to what I can share. 541 00:31:07,198 --> 00:31:10,468 With that being said, it appears that Andre Chase University 542 00:31:10,535 --> 00:31:13,605 has found itself in a difficult situation. 543 00:31:13,671 --> 00:31:17,342 The investigation reveals suspicious and illegal activities 544 00:31:17,408 --> 00:31:21,613 such as gambling and the misuse of university funds, 545 00:31:21,679 --> 00:31:24,282 which has landed the university in severe debt. 546 00:31:24,349 --> 00:31:29,787 Unfortunately, I stand here today to tell you that this is all true. 547 00:31:30,588 --> 00:31:35,059 As the head of Chase U, I take full responsibility for the difficulties 548 00:31:35,126 --> 00:31:40,064 that have put the university that I love so much in debt. 549 00:31:42,500 --> 00:31:47,405 I will work arduously to pay back these obligations as quickly as possible, 550 00:31:47,472 --> 00:31:50,208 and restore Chase University to what it is, 551 00:31:50,275 --> 00:31:54,679 an institution that shapes young minds and future sports entertainers. 552 00:31:55,480 --> 00:31:58,850 That's all I can share for now, but I'll open the floor to questions. 553 00:31:58,917 --> 00:31:59,751 [chattering] 554 00:31:59,817 --> 00:32:02,754 [reporter 1] Mr. Chase, how much do you owe and who do you owe the money to? 555 00:32:02,820 --> 00:32:05,657 The amount I owe is not important, but it is significant. 556 00:32:05,723 --> 00:32:08,092 What's important is paying it back as fast as possible 557 00:32:08,159 --> 00:32:10,628 to restore University activities. Next question. 558 00:32:10,695 --> 00:32:12,330 [reporter 2] Who do you owe money? 559 00:32:12,397 --> 00:32:14,465 Next question. Next question. 560 00:32:14,532 --> 00:32:17,402 [reporter 3] Mr. Chase, do you know how your gambling practices 561 00:32:17,468 --> 00:32:18,770 were leaked to the public? 562 00:32:18,836 --> 00:32:21,773 I have my thoughts and suspicions, but I'll not speculate at this time. 563 00:32:21,839 --> 00:32:23,441 -Next question. -[reporters] Mr. Chase, Mr. Chase… 564 00:32:23,508 --> 00:32:24,976 [reporter 4] What's the spiel of the University? 565 00:32:25,043 --> 00:32:27,512 Is there something you'd like to say to the student body? 566 00:32:27,578 --> 00:32:29,881 If this situation isn't taken care of, 567 00:32:29,947 --> 00:32:33,651 everything that we've built at Chase U is in jeopardy. 568 00:32:34,385 --> 00:32:36,821 As for the student body, I wanna publicly apologize 569 00:32:36,888 --> 00:32:41,125 to each and every one of you, because my irresponsibility caused this. 570 00:32:41,192 --> 00:32:44,095 I'll address the students of Chase U at the next assembly. 571 00:32:44,162 --> 00:32:46,197 No further questions. Thank you for your time. 572 00:32:46,264 --> 00:32:50,668 [reporters talks indistinctly] 573 00:32:51,436 --> 00:32:52,937 [Booker] Wow. You know what they say? 574 00:32:53,004 --> 00:32:58,643 He who lies about small things ought to be disbelieved with big things. 575 00:32:58,710 --> 00:33:02,146 This time, brotherhood, he guilty. I almost said something else. 576 00:33:03,681 --> 00:33:05,350 -[Vic] That was deep, bud. -[Booker] Yeah. 577 00:33:05,416 --> 00:33:10,688 [Bron Breakker's theme song, "Fear No Evil" playing] 578 00:33:12,123 --> 00:33:12,991 [bell ringing] 579 00:33:13,057 --> 00:33:15,893 [Alicia] The following is a qualifying match 580 00:33:15,960 --> 00:33:19,630 for the Iron Survivor Challenge. 581 00:33:19,697 --> 00:33:25,069 Introducing first, Bron Breakker. 582 00:33:25,136 --> 00:33:26,537 [Vic] I'm glad you caught yourself 583 00:33:26,604 --> 00:33:29,474 because we could've had another scandal here on NXT, 584 00:33:29,540 --> 00:33:31,709 but I'm glad that Andre Chase did what was right. 585 00:33:31,776 --> 00:33:34,645 But here is someone who has certainly gone down 586 00:33:34,712 --> 00:33:38,683 a much different path over the last several months. 587 00:33:38,750 --> 00:33:43,554 Bron Breakker was picked by Jerry Lawler because of his body of work. 588 00:33:43,621 --> 00:33:49,160 It's hard to argue with what Bron Breakker has meant to this brand since his arrival. 589 00:33:49,227 --> 00:33:53,765 [Booker] This man has all the keys to success. No friends. 590 00:33:53,831 --> 00:34:00,505 Deaf-toned to what's going on to, on the Internet. He's that guy. 591 00:34:01,239 --> 00:34:06,310 No bread, no water, just me! 592 00:34:06,377 --> 00:34:09,547 [Vic] We saw Kelani Jordan punch her ticket to Bridgeport. 593 00:34:09,614 --> 00:34:13,017 Which one of these two superstars will do the same? 594 00:34:13,084 --> 00:34:14,652 [Booker] Oh, here we go. 595 00:34:14,719 --> 00:34:19,056 [Eddy Thorpe's theme song, "Let The Good Times Roll" playing] 596 00:34:19,123 --> 00:34:20,058 [Vic] Oh. Whoo! 597 00:34:20,124 --> 00:34:23,795 [Booker] Psyching himself up like that, too. Yeah! 598 00:34:23,861 --> 00:34:28,065 [Alicia] And his opponent, Eddy Thorpe! 599 00:34:28,132 --> 00:34:33,271 [Vic] Booker, he's gotta do something 'cause you can see the ribs heavily taped. 600 00:34:33,337 --> 00:34:34,272 [audience cheering] 601 00:34:34,338 --> 00:34:40,578 [Vic] That's because Eddy Thorpe was beaten down 3-on-1 last week on NXT. 602 00:34:40,645 --> 00:34:44,582 [Booker] Real man, though, dawg. I mean, look at the eyes of Eddy Thorpe. 603 00:34:44,649 --> 00:34:48,953 He ain't scared. He's embracing this knife right here. 604 00:34:49,020 --> 00:34:53,357 This is the biggest night of Eddy Thorpe's young career. 605 00:34:53,424 --> 00:34:58,229 A chance, that's all it takes. That's all you need is a chance, man. 606 00:34:58,296 --> 00:35:01,499 [Vic] Jerry Lawler said earlier tonight over the weekend as well, 607 00:35:01,566 --> 00:35:04,469 he's providing Eddy Thorpe with the opportunity, 608 00:35:04,535 --> 00:35:05,536 and as you mentioned, 609 00:35:05,603 --> 00:35:10,942 it's the opportunity that he needs to take his game to that next level. 610 00:35:11,008 --> 00:35:13,244 [Booker] Think about Eddy, he has a chance. He's a striker. 611 00:35:13,311 --> 00:35:17,582 Vic, he's a hybrid as well. And the one thing I like about this match, 612 00:35:17,648 --> 00:35:23,454 he gets the chance to test his mettle against truly one of the best here in NXT. 613 00:35:23,521 --> 00:35:24,388 [Vic] Talk about the best. 614 00:35:24,455 --> 00:35:28,726 Three of the best North American Champions are here tonight in our main event 615 00:35:28,793 --> 00:35:31,696 against Wes Lee, "Dirty" Dominik, the current North American Champion, 616 00:35:31,762 --> 00:35:35,166 certainly has stacked the odds against the Cardiac Kid. 617 00:35:35,233 --> 00:35:39,170 And focusing on this matchup and going back to the attack we discuss. 618 00:35:39,237 --> 00:35:42,573 I'm still confused as to why someone in the locker room target Eddy Thorpe, 619 00:35:42,640 --> 00:35:45,376 but I'm mainly talking about Drew Gulak and company. 620 00:35:45,443 --> 00:35:49,847 No. You know why, Vic? Because some guys fight their own. 621 00:35:49,914 --> 00:35:52,049 They're not worried about anybody else. 622 00:35:52,116 --> 00:35:55,453 And I always say you gotta know how to make it in the locker room 623 00:35:55,520 --> 00:35:59,423 before you can make it in the ring. That's the point, in case right here. 624 00:35:59,490 --> 00:36:01,826 [Vic] We see Bron Breakker's eyes here focus on the match. 625 00:36:01,893 --> 00:36:03,728 -Look how quick Bron is. -[Booker] Beautiful [inaudible]. 626 00:36:03,794 --> 00:36:05,663 [Vic] Look how fast, look how powerful. 627 00:36:05,730 --> 00:36:09,333 And that's exactly what Jerry Lawler said, powerful, explosive, 628 00:36:09,400 --> 00:36:12,837 and do you agree with Lawler that if Bron qualifies, 629 00:36:12,904 --> 00:36:14,105 he's the favorite in Bridgeport? 630 00:36:14,172 --> 00:36:18,009 [Booker] You know what, man, there's a plethora of talent here in NXT, 631 00:36:18,075 --> 00:36:21,779 and anybody got a shot on any given P… 632 00:36:21,846 --> 00:36:24,682 -[Vic] LE? -[Booker] Yeah, yeah, Premium Live Event. 633 00:36:24,749 --> 00:36:28,719 And I'm gonna tell you right now, nobody got the upper hand in NXT. 634 00:36:28,786 --> 00:36:31,222 [Vic] Look at Thorpe now, just waiting, baiting in Bron Breakker. 635 00:36:31,289 --> 00:36:33,291 Typically, you'd see Eddy Thorpe maybe take a risk, 636 00:36:33,357 --> 00:36:37,895 but Thorpe knows that he's not 100% and his body's ravaged with pain. 637 00:36:37,962 --> 00:36:40,264 [Booker] Right there to the rib, right to the solar plexus. 638 00:36:40,331 --> 00:36:41,766 That was a big shot right there. 639 00:36:41,832 --> 00:36:46,637 I think all the air was just driven out of Eddy Thorpe's body right there. 640 00:36:46,704 --> 00:36:49,073 [Vic] Yeah, Booker, you can't walk into a matchup with Bron Breakker 641 00:36:49,140 --> 00:36:52,577 with a bullseye on your body. Take a look right here. 642 00:36:52,643 --> 00:36:55,680 Speed, power, quickness, sudden impact. 643 00:36:55,746 --> 00:37:00,117 Look at Bron right back on top of Thorpe and Thorpe is screaming in pain. 644 00:37:00,184 --> 00:37:03,287 You can hear him from the desk on the other side of the ring, 645 00:37:03,354 --> 00:37:04,889 screaming in agony. 646 00:37:04,956 --> 00:37:06,857 [Booker] Say what you wanna say about Bron Breakker, 647 00:37:06,924 --> 00:37:08,292 -but it's obvious. -[Vic] Oh, no. 648 00:37:08,359 --> 00:37:11,128 [Booker] It's obvious that he has a great team around him 649 00:37:11,195 --> 00:37:15,800 because he's not getting blinded about what's going on, 650 00:37:15,866 --> 00:37:16,901 what people are saying. 651 00:37:16,968 --> 00:37:21,973 It's all about going out there and just creating mayhem and destruction. 652 00:37:22,039 --> 00:37:25,977 Man, look at the pain and the anguish that Eddy Thorpe is enduring right now. 653 00:37:26,043 --> 00:37:28,312 Again, the pain, the anguish you're talk about 654 00:37:28,379 --> 00:37:32,516 courtesy last week of Drew Gulak and his goon squad, 655 00:37:32,583 --> 00:37:35,920 who beat down Eddy Thorpe 3-on-1. 656 00:37:35,987 --> 00:37:38,356 [Booker] You could talk about that all you want, 657 00:37:38,422 --> 00:37:41,092 but Eddy thought he didn't have to take this matchup. 658 00:37:41,158 --> 00:37:42,660 He could've stayed in the back. 659 00:37:42,727 --> 00:37:44,462 [Vic] You mean he'll turn out an opportunity to qualify. 660 00:37:44,528 --> 00:37:45,563 [Booker] He could've called it in. 661 00:37:45,630 --> 00:37:49,000 Obviously, he thinks he can come out here and get a victory. 662 00:37:49,066 --> 00:37:52,103 Things looking bleak for Thorpe and look at Bron Breakker. 663 00:37:52,169 --> 00:37:53,871 [Booker] Let's not make this a cheap victory 664 00:37:53,938 --> 00:37:55,172 for somebody like Bron Breakker, 665 00:37:55,239 --> 00:37:58,242 if he does actually win this match. Let's not do that, Vic. 666 00:37:58,309 --> 00:38:00,578 [Vic] Eddy now trying to create a bit of that separation 667 00:38:00,645 --> 00:38:02,747 you're talking about earlier tonight, Booker, 668 00:38:02,813 --> 00:38:05,616 and, for Thorpe, he's gotta do something to get back in this match. 669 00:38:05,683 --> 00:38:08,552 Bron almost walking the tightrope to the top, 670 00:38:08,619 --> 00:38:12,123 but there's a high Crossbody but again, Thorpe not able to capitalize. 671 00:38:12,189 --> 00:38:15,726 [Booker] I like that Crossbody, but it'll take a whole lot more than that. 672 00:38:15,793 --> 00:38:20,698 He's gonna need much bigger shot to slow down Bron Breakker here tonight 673 00:38:20,765 --> 00:38:22,833 because, right now, he's rolling. 674 00:38:22,900 --> 00:38:25,236 [Vic] So much taken out, couldn't even hoist up Bron. 675 00:38:25,303 --> 00:38:27,571 -[Booker] Here we go. -[Vic] Bron had no problem lifting Thorpe. 676 00:38:27,638 --> 00:38:31,275 -And again, Double Gutbuster -[audience cheering] 677 00:38:31,342 --> 00:38:34,011 [Vic] Breakker into the cover. Doesn't hook the leg. 678 00:38:34,078 --> 00:38:37,048 Kick out by Thorpe, who's headed to Deadline. 679 00:38:39,317 --> 00:38:40,718 [audience cheering] 680 00:38:40,785 --> 00:38:44,488 [Vic] Second Iron Survivor Challenge qualifying matchup of the night 681 00:38:44,555 --> 00:38:48,326 as hand selected by WWE Hall of Famer, Jerry "The King" Lawler 682 00:38:48,392 --> 00:38:52,863 and it has been all Bron Breakker, who right now with the Torture Rack, 683 00:38:52,930 --> 00:38:55,700 center of the ring is torturing the body of Eddy Thorpe. 684 00:38:55,766 --> 00:38:58,502 During the breakthrough, as you witnessed, Thorpe tried his best, 685 00:38:58,569 --> 00:39:03,074 but Bron Breakker, so quick, so sudden, dropping Thorpe, 686 00:39:03,140 --> 00:39:06,010 as Thorpe dropping from behind, shoulders down in a near-fall. 687 00:39:06,077 --> 00:39:09,880 [Booker] Yes. Right now, Eddy Thorpe gonna have to pull one out of the hat 688 00:39:09,947 --> 00:39:15,152 because he's dealing with not just Bron. He's dealing with a lot of pain. 689 00:39:15,219 --> 00:39:18,389 And I'm gonna tell you, rib injury is one of the worst injuries 690 00:39:18,456 --> 00:39:21,625 -you'll get in this business. -[Vic] It's wise of Bron Breakker then. 691 00:39:21,692 --> 00:39:24,328 Smart game plan is exploiting the injured ribs of Eddy Thorpe. 692 00:39:24,395 --> 00:39:27,365 [Booker] He's just trying to breathe. You gotta… That's hard for you. 693 00:39:27,431 --> 00:39:33,170 And trying to deal with someone as massive as Bron Breakker, come on, man. 694 00:39:33,237 --> 00:39:35,439 [Vic] Winner of this matchup will join Trick Williams, 695 00:39:35,506 --> 00:39:39,910 Dijak, Josh Briggs at Deadline week from Saturday, Bridgeport. 696 00:39:39,977 --> 00:39:43,948 Tickets on sale now, ticketmaster.com 697 00:39:44,014 --> 00:39:47,118 [Booker] Eddy Thorpe is in dire straits right now. I mean, the referee… 698 00:39:47,184 --> 00:39:52,490 I'm looking at the referee very closely and he may have to have a wherewithal, 699 00:39:52,556 --> 00:39:56,794 the understanding, and know how, perhaps, maybe just do his job 700 00:39:56,861 --> 00:40:02,566 because I don't see this thing getting better for Eddy Thorpe tonight. 701 00:40:02,633 --> 00:40:04,535 [Vic] Look at all the battles we've seen from Eddy Thorpe. 702 00:40:04,602 --> 00:40:07,938 We talk about Dijak and Deadline and the Iron Survivor Challenge match, 703 00:40:08,005 --> 00:40:12,443 who can forget the Strap Match that he and Eddy had many months ago? 704 00:40:12,510 --> 00:40:17,181 How often do you see or have seen Eddy Thorpe just buckle 705 00:40:17,248 --> 00:40:19,917 like he's in the last 60 seconds or so? 706 00:40:19,984 --> 00:40:23,921 [Booker] It's really hard to watch, but I'm looking at Eddy Thorpe 707 00:40:23,988 --> 00:40:28,959 and he has no quit, he has no quit in him, Vic. 708 00:40:29,026 --> 00:40:30,761 -He can call the… -You can't win with me. 709 00:40:30,828 --> 00:40:32,930 Nobody back there can beat me. 710 00:40:33,898 --> 00:40:36,433 You're nothing. Embarrassment. 711 00:40:36,500 --> 00:40:38,769 [audience cheering] 712 00:40:38,836 --> 00:40:41,906 [Vic] It's back to Lawler's point that if Bron makes it to Deadline, 713 00:40:41,972 --> 00:40:44,308 makes it to the Iron Survivor Challenge matchup, 714 00:40:44,375 --> 00:40:46,644 he'd be the favorite. And take a look again. 715 00:40:46,710 --> 00:40:50,080 The rights, the lefts, the elbows, no effect on Bron Breakker. 716 00:40:50,147 --> 00:40:52,183 Eddy Thorpe is gonna have to figure out something 717 00:40:52,249 --> 00:40:53,818 and figure it out quickly, Booker. 718 00:40:53,884 --> 00:40:56,453 [Booker] This is Eddy Thorpe's last gasp right here. 719 00:40:56,520 --> 00:41:00,624 He'll let it all hang out no matter what. I like that about this kid. 720 00:41:00,691 --> 00:41:03,027 He's got a lotta courage, he's got a lotta heart 721 00:41:03,093 --> 00:41:06,730 and just sticking it out this long tells me a lot about Eddy Thorpe. 722 00:41:06,797 --> 00:41:09,767 [Vic] Eddy Thorpe has been waiting for the opportunity, waiting for the time. 723 00:41:09,834 --> 00:41:14,271 This is that moment. This is possibly that golden opportunity. 724 00:41:14,338 --> 00:41:20,010 If Eddy Thorpe can somehow crawl back into this matchup, make it to Deadline, 725 00:41:20,077 --> 00:41:23,380 then could he be the Iron Survivor Challenge winner? 726 00:41:24,515 --> 00:41:26,550 Even unable to get back to his feet, though, again. 727 00:41:26,617 --> 00:41:28,385 Trying to look for another suplex 728 00:41:28,452 --> 00:41:31,622 and how much is being taken, though, outta Eddy Thorpe in these moments? 729 00:41:31,689 --> 00:41:33,924 [Booker] I'm going tell you, I'm looking at Bron Breakker. 730 00:41:33,991 --> 00:41:37,761 He's taking big shots, but he's absorbing every one of them 731 00:41:37,828 --> 00:41:41,198 and that that's not good news for Eddy Thorpe. 732 00:41:41,265 --> 00:41:42,633 [audience chanting] "Eddy." 733 00:41:42,700 --> 00:41:47,571 NXT universe trying to will on Eddy Thorpe as this the second qualifying matchup, 734 00:41:47,638 --> 00:41:50,207 as we mentioned, for the Iron Survivor Challenge match 735 00:41:50,274 --> 00:41:51,108 at Deadline. 736 00:41:51,175 --> 00:41:55,946 It's Eddy Thorpe, it's Bron Breakker, as selected by Jerry "The King" Lawler. 737 00:41:56,013 --> 00:41:59,917 But look who's back on his feet. Devastating Spear. 738 00:41:59,984 --> 00:42:02,786 [Booker] Exactly what I was talking about. -[bell ringing] 739 00:42:02,853 --> 00:42:06,557 -[Booker] Man! -[Vic] Bron qualifies for a Deadline. 740 00:42:06,624 --> 00:42:11,495 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Bron Breakker. 741 00:42:11,562 --> 00:42:15,699 [Vic] I can't get over a series of suplexes from Eddy Thorpe. 742 00:42:15,766 --> 00:42:20,804 [Booker] Every shot seemed to make Bron Breakker a little bit stronger. 743 00:42:20,871 --> 00:42:23,307 -[Vic] And a little bit hungrier. Bam! -[Booker] Oh, man! 744 00:42:23,374 --> 00:42:27,478 [Vic] That is all after several high-impact moves from Eddy Thorpe. 745 00:42:27,545 --> 00:42:30,648 Bron Breakker just bounced up and speared Thorpe 746 00:42:30,714 --> 00:42:32,616 like nothing had happened. 747 00:42:32,683 --> 00:42:36,720 And now it's Bron Breakker who's headed to Deadline, 748 00:42:36,787 --> 00:42:41,425 It's Bron Breakker who's headed to the Iron Survivor Challenge matchup. 749 00:42:41,492 --> 00:42:44,328 And is Bron Breakker now the favorite 750 00:42:44,395 --> 00:42:48,899 to become the next Iron Survivor? 751 00:42:48,966 --> 00:42:52,269 [Bron Breakker's theme song, "Breakk And Destroy" playing] 752 00:42:57,641 --> 00:42:59,410 Hey, you peeped that video. NXT Anonymous put? 753 00:42:59,476 --> 00:43:02,413 -Yeah, I've seen it, man. Lexis King. -I knew it was this sucker. 754 00:43:02,479 --> 00:43:05,049 Weird ass dude, man. Following you around, attacking you, 755 00:43:05,115 --> 00:43:07,117 trying to put all this unnecessary smoke between us. 756 00:43:07,184 --> 00:43:09,086 -Damn! -Man, he jumped me from behind. 757 00:43:09,153 --> 00:43:11,555 On top of that, man, he cost me my qualifying match last week. 758 00:43:11,622 --> 00:43:12,623 I know. 759 00:43:13,691 --> 00:43:15,426 -We gonna get our lick back. -Yeah. 760 00:43:15,492 --> 00:43:16,694 -Here's what we'll do tonight. -Yeah. 761 00:43:16,760 --> 00:43:19,663 Tonight he's got a match, so we gonna make him pay. 762 00:43:19,730 --> 00:43:23,534 Trying to separate the hottest duo on NXT. Is you with me? 763 00:43:26,136 --> 00:43:29,106 You know there's nothing I want more than to knock his ass out. 764 00:43:29,173 --> 00:43:30,808 He jumped me. That's what he deserve. 765 00:43:30,874 --> 00:43:33,010 -That's how I get down. -So you get down. 766 00:43:35,012 --> 00:43:37,047 But I gotta be smart about this, man. 767 00:43:37,114 --> 00:43:40,384 Look, I got the Iron Survivor Challenge in less than two weeks. 768 00:43:40,451 --> 00:43:45,055 Nothing or no one is gonna distract me from taking what's mine. 769 00:43:46,790 --> 00:43:53,030 King is gonna get his. But for now… I gotta keep my eyes on the prize. 770 00:43:55,399 --> 00:43:57,634 I don't have a prize to keep my eye on, Trick, 771 00:43:57,701 --> 00:44:01,205 -because Lexis took that from me. -Yeah, I get it. I understand that. 772 00:44:01,271 --> 00:44:05,676 But look, we're better than that now, man. We don't have to distract during matches. 773 00:44:05,743 --> 00:44:09,413 We don't have to jump people from behind no more, man. We passed that now. 774 00:44:10,080 --> 00:44:11,482 -We are? -Yeah. 775 00:44:12,583 --> 00:44:13,517 We are. 776 00:44:15,119 --> 00:44:17,221 Yeah, we are. 777 00:44:18,989 --> 00:44:22,493 -King gonna get his, man. -He gonna get his, I'm telling you. 778 00:44:22,559 --> 00:44:24,595 -He gonna get his. -All right. 779 00:44:24,662 --> 00:44:27,698 -[indistinct chattering] -[chuckles] 780 00:44:27,765 --> 00:44:29,900 If I'm not gonna be in the Iron Survivor Challenge, 781 00:44:29,967 --> 00:44:31,869 neither is Kiana James. 782 00:44:31,935 --> 00:44:34,505 Actually, Roxanne, when I was talking to Shawn Michaels, 783 00:44:34,571 --> 00:44:38,075 he mentioned that next week there's gonna be two last chance matches. 784 00:44:38,142 --> 00:44:41,311 -Wait, really? -One for the men and one for the women. 785 00:44:41,378 --> 00:44:44,948 So everyone who didn't qualify gets one more shot at going to Deadline. 786 00:44:45,015 --> 00:44:49,019 -Okay, so I still have a chance. -Yeah. Yeah, sure you do. 787 00:44:49,086 --> 00:44:52,456 But you know who else has a chance? Kiana James. 788 00:44:52,523 --> 00:44:55,726 So your desperate little last chance just went to zero chances. 789 00:44:55,793 --> 00:44:58,562 [indistinct shouting] 790 00:44:58,629 --> 00:45:03,901 [Vic] Booker, women's locker room more chaotic than the parking lot. 791 00:45:03,967 --> 00:45:07,604 [indistinct shouting] 792 00:45:11,975 --> 00:45:14,078 [narrator] May 18, 2021. 793 00:45:14,912 --> 00:45:20,918 Bronson Reed, Johnny Gargano, steel cage for the North American Championship. 794 00:45:21,452 --> 00:45:26,056 [Bronson] Gargano, I will not let you deny my destiny. 795 00:45:26,523 --> 00:45:30,227 [Vic] The champion is down. The challenger about to fly. 796 00:45:30,928 --> 00:45:34,331 [man 3] Tsunami! 797 00:45:35,532 --> 00:45:36,767 [Vic] Straight into the cover. 798 00:45:36,834 --> 00:45:38,469 [audience counting] "One, two, three!" 799 00:45:38,535 --> 00:45:41,972 [Vic] We have a new North American Champion. 800 00:45:42,639 --> 00:45:46,710 [Bronson] The Colossal Era of NXT has begun. 801 00:45:47,377 --> 00:45:51,815 And now that I got this, good luck trying to take it from me. 802 00:45:52,883 --> 00:45:56,787 To anyone in the locker room that thinks they got a shot… 803 00:45:57,654 --> 00:46:02,426 you got a colossal mountain to climb. 804 00:46:06,697 --> 00:46:09,900 [Vic] North American Championship implications 805 00:46:09,967 --> 00:46:12,569 in our 4-Way main event tonight. 806 00:46:12,636 --> 00:46:18,375 [Ilja Dragunov's theme song, "Death Waltz" playing] 807 00:46:19,877 --> 00:46:20,711 [bell ringing] 808 00:46:20,778 --> 00:46:23,447 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 809 00:46:23,514 --> 00:46:28,719 Introducing first, he is the NXT Champion, 810 00:46:28,786 --> 00:46:32,189 Ilja Dragunov. 811 00:46:32,256 --> 00:46:36,326 [Vic] But here is the champion on this brand. 812 00:46:36,393 --> 00:46:37,594 And earlier tonight, 813 00:46:37,661 --> 00:46:42,132 Ilja Dragunov did not like what Nathan Frazer was talking about. 814 00:46:42,199 --> 00:46:45,836 Dragunov, a man of honor, a man of integrity, 815 00:46:45,903 --> 00:46:48,806 goes one-on-one with Nathan Frazer. 816 00:46:48,872 --> 00:46:54,511 The NXT Champion is in action live next here on NXT. 817 00:46:58,682 --> 00:47:05,689 [Nathan Frazer's theme song, "Never Slow Down" playing] 818 00:47:12,362 --> 00:47:17,801 [Alicia] And his opponent, Nathan Frazer. 819 00:47:17,868 --> 00:47:20,037 [Vic] Different look in the eyes of Nathan Frazer 820 00:47:20,103 --> 00:47:22,806 because he's getting ready to enter the ring 821 00:47:22,873 --> 00:47:25,242 against a whole different breed of superstar 822 00:47:25,309 --> 00:47:27,578 and the NXT Champion, Ilja Dragunov. 823 00:47:27,644 --> 00:47:31,315 And Dragunov believes Frazer overstepped the line earlier 824 00:47:31,381 --> 00:47:32,516 in their brief interaction. 825 00:47:32,583 --> 00:47:35,219 So, Booker, I come to you, you've been in the locker room. 826 00:47:35,285 --> 00:47:37,020 Do you agree with Dragunov? 827 00:47:37,087 --> 00:47:40,257 [Booker] Look, concern yourself with business that concern you. 828 00:47:40,324 --> 00:47:43,627 North American Championship, that concerns everybody. 829 00:47:43,694 --> 00:47:47,931 I want to piece of the action no matter what, no matter who you are. 830 00:47:48,565 --> 00:47:52,769 [Vic] When it comes to Nathan Frazer, he talked about the lifestyle of Dragunov. 831 00:47:52,836 --> 00:47:56,273 And there's Dragunov right off the rip, taking it to Frazer. 832 00:47:56,974 --> 00:47:59,776 Dragunov was not happy with the remarks about the lifestyle. 833 00:47:59,843 --> 00:48:03,480 He even talked about Dragunov's son. There's a line you just don't cross. 834 00:48:03,547 --> 00:48:05,682 -Am I right, Book? -[Booker] Yeah. [inaudible] 835 00:48:05,749 --> 00:48:09,186 family into a situation, especially somebody like Ilja Dragunov. 836 00:48:09,253 --> 00:48:11,588 This kid worked to get here the hard way. 837 00:48:11,655 --> 00:48:15,826 I can only compare it to a man, you know, bare feet, walking on hot coals. 838 00:48:15,893 --> 00:48:19,463 You got to want it, man, you got to want it bad. 839 00:48:19,529 --> 00:48:23,767 You know, for Dragunov, it has to be hard too to, to be away from his family, 840 00:48:23,834 --> 00:48:28,505 seeing others with theirs around the holiday season. His… Oh! 841 00:48:28,572 --> 00:48:31,375 …son is not here, his family's not around him. 842 00:48:31,441 --> 00:48:34,778 And then to hear someone talk about it, it just set him off. 843 00:48:34,845 --> 00:48:37,814 [Booker] Yeah, you gotta understand where this young man come from. 844 00:48:37,881 --> 00:48:41,551 He didn't come up with a silver spoon in his mouth or stuff. He worked for it. 845 00:48:41,618 --> 00:48:45,222 He, what we call, he earned it. He earned it, Vic, through hard work. 846 00:48:45,989 --> 00:48:49,359 Mm… I love it, man. 847 00:48:49,960 --> 00:48:52,129 -[Vic] Ah! -[audience cheering] 848 00:48:53,330 --> 00:48:55,899 -[Vic laughs] Dragunov… -[groaning] 849 00:48:55,966 --> 00:49:01,004 …fired up tonight and the Mad Dragon is breathing fire. 850 00:49:01,071 --> 00:49:01,905 [audience chanting] 851 00:49:01,972 --> 00:49:03,273 [Vic] We talk about championships, 852 00:49:03,340 --> 00:49:07,744 if Wes Lee wants an opportunity at the North American title at Deadline, 853 00:49:07,811 --> 00:49:09,246 he's gotta win tonight. 854 00:49:09,313 --> 00:49:12,649 And to do so, he's gotta defeat three of the best 855 00:49:12,716 --> 00:49:15,452 to ever hold that championship. That in our main event. 856 00:49:15,519 --> 00:49:17,921 But here is Ilja Dragunov, the NXT Champion, 857 00:49:17,988 --> 00:49:19,289 taking it to Nathan Frazer. 858 00:49:19,356 --> 00:49:24,594 The champion sees no honor in talking about someone like the way Nathan did. 859 00:49:24,661 --> 00:49:26,096 [Booker] [inaudible] for that big 4-Way matchup 860 00:49:26,163 --> 00:49:30,467 but this right here, Vic, Nathan Frazer and Ilja Dragunov, 861 00:49:30,534 --> 00:49:34,171 this is the main event anywhere in the world, dawg, anywhere. 862 00:49:34,237 --> 00:49:36,139 [audience chanting] 863 00:49:36,640 --> 00:49:40,877 [Vic] Nathan Frazer doing his best to try to break this grip of Dragunov, 864 00:49:40,944 --> 00:49:44,047 who we know at Deadline will defend the NXT Championship 865 00:49:44,114 --> 00:49:45,615 against Baron Corbin. 866 00:49:45,682 --> 00:49:49,686 Are you leaning towards the champion or the challenger a week from Saturday? 867 00:49:49,753 --> 00:49:52,656 [Booker] You know me, I like everything about Baron Corbin. 868 00:49:52,723 --> 00:49:55,959 I met the Golden Gloves champion, National Football League, 869 00:49:56,026 --> 00:49:57,928 done so much in the WWE, but this is… 870 00:49:57,995 --> 00:49:59,696 -[Vic] Oh, man. -[Booker] …this is NXT 871 00:49:59,763 --> 00:50:02,632 where these young guys don't care about none of that. 872 00:50:02,699 --> 00:50:05,869 And one of them is this guy, Ilja Dragunov. 873 00:50:05,936 --> 00:50:07,170 [Vic] Look around the NXT universe, 874 00:50:07,237 --> 00:50:11,708 the NXT universe starting to serenade Ilja Dragunov, 875 00:50:11,775 --> 00:50:15,479 who again has not taken his foot off the gas in this matchup. 876 00:50:15,545 --> 00:50:19,249 And finally, a spark, something from Frazer. 877 00:50:19,316 --> 00:50:22,219 [Booker] Don't sleep on Nathan Frazer. I've been saying it for quite some time. 878 00:50:22,285 --> 00:50:25,422 All this young man needs is a spark to light the flame. 879 00:50:25,489 --> 00:50:30,127 The big win tonight over this man, Ilja Dragunov? Oh, yes. 880 00:50:30,193 --> 00:50:33,029 -You'll be all over the Internet tomorrow. -[Vic] Oh, big knee under the jaw. 881 00:50:33,096 --> 00:50:36,333 And look, for Nathan Frazer, he also knows a victory tonight 882 00:50:36,400 --> 00:50:40,303 would put him possibly in championship contention down the line. 883 00:50:40,370 --> 00:50:44,174 -[Booker] Wow! Cover him, cover him. -[Vic] Oh, my word. 884 00:50:45,208 --> 00:50:47,244 -Classic Frazer. -[Booker] That's it. That could be it. 885 00:50:47,310 --> 00:50:51,581 -[Vic] Almost able to pin the champion. -[audience chanting] "LSE!" 886 00:50:51,648 --> 00:50:54,885 [Vic] Where in the world did Nathan Frazer… 887 00:50:54,951 --> 00:50:58,288 [Booker] That was a shot heard around the world there by Nathan Frazer. 888 00:50:58,355 --> 00:50:59,589 [Vic] Nathan Frazer said that… 889 00:50:59,656 --> 00:51:01,992 -[inaudible] up that corner. -[groaning] 890 00:51:02,058 --> 00:51:04,561 [Vic] Ilja Dragunov was wound too tight. 891 00:51:04,628 --> 00:51:07,164 Sure that kick will loosen up a few screws. 892 00:51:07,230 --> 00:51:08,899 [audience shouting indistinctly] 893 00:51:08,965 --> 00:51:10,734 [Vic] One more time, Frazer. 894 00:51:11,268 --> 00:51:14,538 -[Booker] Oh, man. -[Vic] Right back into the champion. 895 00:51:14,604 --> 00:51:17,607 I know there was a back and forth, but the one thing that stood out, 896 00:51:17,674 --> 00:51:21,645 Nathan Frazer also recognized Ilja Dragunov's sacrifices, 897 00:51:21,711 --> 00:51:23,013 called them unbelievable. 898 00:51:23,080 --> 00:51:26,049 But right now, Frazer gonna have to sacrifice himself 899 00:51:26,116 --> 00:51:29,052 for the biggest single victory in his career. 900 00:51:29,119 --> 00:51:32,289 [Booker] [inaudible] this is just the sacrifice. 901 00:51:32,355 --> 00:51:34,758 [inaudible] in the journey of Ilja Dragunov, 902 00:51:34,825 --> 00:51:37,260 the struggle and the pain that he's going through, 903 00:51:37,327 --> 00:51:39,229 that has prepared him for this moment. 904 00:51:39,296 --> 00:51:40,263 -[Vic] Boom! -[Booker] Wow! 905 00:51:40,330 --> 00:51:43,066 [Vic] Never slow down. 906 00:51:43,133 --> 00:51:48,038 And the NXT universe becoming unglued for this matchup. 907 00:51:49,773 --> 00:51:53,410 Talking about Nathan Frazer, strikes like a cobra, moves like a blur. 908 00:51:53,477 --> 00:51:54,978 He'll have to quicken the pace 909 00:51:55,045 --> 00:51:57,781 and continue to quicken that pace in this matchup. 910 00:51:57,848 --> 00:52:01,885 Oh, as Ilja Dragunov… This is the pace Dragunov likes. 911 00:52:01,952 --> 00:52:04,621 -Slow, methodical. -[Booker] Frazer's in for a fight 912 00:52:04,688 --> 00:52:09,493 but what I always said, you gotta separate Ilja Dragunov from his senses. 913 00:52:09,559 --> 00:52:12,329 He's just that tough, Vic. He's just that tough. 914 00:52:12,395 --> 00:52:15,899 [Vic] Looking for Constantine Special. Instead, he found Nathan Frazer. 915 00:52:15,966 --> 00:52:18,435 [Booker] That here, that's what I'm talking about. 916 00:52:19,202 --> 00:52:22,272 [Vic] Second away from pinning the NXT Champion. 917 00:52:22,339 --> 00:52:23,673 [Booker] Yeah, he's going toe-to-toe, 918 00:52:23,740 --> 00:52:26,710 blow for blow, right now with the NXT Champion. 919 00:52:26,776 --> 00:52:29,880 [Vic] All the way to the top, looking for that Phoenix Splash. 920 00:52:29,946 --> 00:52:34,084 [Booker] Oh, wow. High-risk, no reward? Here we go. 921 00:52:34,151 --> 00:52:38,688 [Vic] No one was there. Back in comes Dragunov, rocking Frazer. 922 00:52:38,755 --> 00:52:43,460 And Dragunov again, hoisting Frazer up, planting him with a powerbomb. 923 00:52:44,094 --> 00:52:45,529 [screams] 924 00:52:45,595 --> 00:52:48,398 -[Vic] Follows it with an H Bomb. -[Booker] God, man! 925 00:52:48,465 --> 00:52:49,699 -[audience chanting] "…two…" -[Vic] And… 926 00:52:49,766 --> 00:52:51,902 [audience booing] 927 00:52:51,968 --> 00:52:56,606 [Vic] Dragunov wants to make an example out of Nathan Frazer. 928 00:52:56,673 --> 00:52:58,074 [Booker] Exclamation… 929 00:52:58,141 --> 00:53:00,377 -[Vic] Frazer's out. -[Booker] …right there. Oh. 930 00:53:00,443 --> 00:53:01,678 [Vic] Check him up. 931 00:53:01,745 --> 00:53:05,649 [audience chanting] "One more time!" 932 00:53:05,715 --> 00:53:07,484 [audience cheering] 933 00:53:07,551 --> 00:53:11,655 [Vic] Don't talk about a man's family. Bam! 934 00:53:11,721 --> 00:53:15,292 [Booker] When you're with Baron Corbin, I hope you see this. 935 00:53:15,358 --> 00:53:16,560 -[bell ringing] -[Booker] Wow. 936 00:53:16,626 --> 00:53:19,496 -[Vic] Unbelievable. -[Booker] God, man. 937 00:53:19,563 --> 00:53:26,570 [Alicia] Here is your winner, the NXT Champion, Ilja Dragunov. 938 00:53:27,771 --> 00:53:31,007 [Vic] Booker, you can feel the rage. 939 00:53:31,074 --> 00:53:36,046 I mean, look in the eyes of Nathan Frazer, you could feel the rage in the champion. 940 00:53:36,112 --> 00:53:40,717 [Booker] Vic, there's a saying in my neighborhood. "Get some, want some." 941 00:53:40,784 --> 00:53:44,888 Your ass better be big enough and bad enough to take some, 942 00:53:44,955 --> 00:53:46,923 because it's old, man. 943 00:53:46,990 --> 00:53:52,262 [Vic] Well, Nathan Frazer suffered not one, two, but three H bombs. 944 00:53:52,329 --> 00:53:55,432 Huge forearms from Ilja Dragunov. 945 00:53:57,167 --> 00:54:02,939 And you gotta wonder, was Ilja Dragunov looking at Baron Corbin 946 00:54:03,006 --> 00:54:05,642 -when he was looking at Nathan Frazer? -Wow. 947 00:54:05,709 --> 00:54:09,079 [audience chanting] "Dragunov." 948 00:54:10,046 --> 00:54:13,016 [Baron] Ilja… Ilja. 949 00:54:14,150 --> 00:54:17,387 Ilja, my man, up here. 950 00:54:17,454 --> 00:54:20,290 Look, I figured I'd make this easy for you. 951 00:54:20,357 --> 00:54:21,391 Talking to you through a screen, 952 00:54:21,458 --> 00:54:24,628 I mean, that's how you talk to your family, right? [laughs] 953 00:54:24,694 --> 00:54:29,666 I can make this all warm and fuzzy, but, dude, you are breathing fire. 954 00:54:29,733 --> 00:54:33,370 Look at you. Look what you just did to a guy you used to call a friend. 955 00:54:33,436 --> 00:54:38,742 You beat the living hell out of him, all because he said my life is better. 956 00:54:40,410 --> 00:54:43,747 That's a fact. It is. You? 957 00:54:43,813 --> 00:54:47,450 You only have one reason to be here, and it's that title on your shoulder. 958 00:54:47,517 --> 00:54:52,422 And that just so happens to be the one thing I'm missing in my life. 959 00:54:53,390 --> 00:54:56,793 So at Deadline, I'm taking that title from you 960 00:54:56,860 --> 00:55:00,063 and you will have nothing left. 961 00:55:00,530 --> 00:55:03,800 And me, I'll have everything. 962 00:55:04,934 --> 00:55:07,504 And you, you can take your nothingness back to Germany. 963 00:55:07,570 --> 00:55:09,039 You can go back to your family. 964 00:55:09,105 --> 00:55:14,978 Hell, Ilja, I'll upgrade your ticket to first-class as an early Christmas gift. 965 00:55:15,779 --> 00:55:20,984 [chuckles] Look, man, I can see you are ready for Deadline right now, 966 00:55:21,051 --> 00:55:25,922 but just wait. Next week, we'll be face-to-face. 967 00:55:26,589 --> 00:55:28,191 Enjoy your lonely night… 968 00:55:29,125 --> 00:55:30,126 champ. 969 00:55:32,629 --> 00:55:34,631 [Baron Corbin's theme song, "Burn The Ships" playing] 970 00:55:34,698 --> 00:55:39,035 [Vic] Well, Corbin and Dragunov will be one-on-one at Deadline next week, 971 00:55:39,102 --> 00:55:40,937 face-to-face. 972 00:55:42,205 --> 00:55:44,541 Lyra, congratulations on your hard fought victory 973 00:55:44,607 --> 00:55:46,609 last week over Xia Li. 974 00:55:46,676 --> 00:55:50,280 -But what's next for you? -What's next for me is Deadline. 975 00:55:50,346 --> 00:55:52,916 Whoever wins the Iron Survivor Challenge… 976 00:55:52,982 --> 00:55:55,318 I mean, there's Tiffany, she's the big favorite. 977 00:55:55,385 --> 00:55:58,588 Then you've got Lash. I'm the size of her leg. 978 00:55:58,655 --> 00:56:01,091 You've got Kelani Jordan, who's rising up quicker than any woman 979 00:56:01,157 --> 00:56:02,192 I've ever seen here. 980 00:56:02,258 --> 00:56:05,295 And then you've got Blair Davenport, very dangerous woman, 981 00:56:05,361 --> 00:56:07,997 especially if you meet her in a car park at night. 982 00:56:08,064 --> 00:56:11,000 Then you've got whoever wins this last chance match. 983 00:56:11,701 --> 00:56:14,437 -Either way, Deadline is gonna be very… -Howdy, camp. 984 00:56:15,038 --> 00:56:18,675 I'm passing by to say that next week I'm making the most of my last chance 985 00:56:18,742 --> 00:56:21,344 and it won't matter if I enter first or last, 986 00:56:21,411 --> 00:56:23,780 but I'm leaving Deadline as the Iron Survivor. 987 00:56:23,847 --> 00:56:27,450 Which means the next person you'll be defending that title against 988 00:56:27,517 --> 00:56:29,219 is the top shelf of NXT. 989 00:56:29,986 --> 00:56:33,123 Fallon, you're someone whose talent I've never doubted. 990 00:56:33,189 --> 00:56:36,359 If you win, that's a match I'd look forward to. 991 00:56:36,426 --> 00:56:38,528 -Me too. -[woman 1] It doesn't even matter. 992 00:56:39,395 --> 00:56:46,403 Oh, 'cause if you win… Lyra would just beat you anyways. 993 00:56:47,003 --> 00:56:49,372 Uh, is she with you? 994 00:56:50,673 --> 00:56:53,510 -No, not with me. Good luck. -Thank you. 995 00:56:56,880 --> 00:56:57,747 Bye then. 996 00:57:02,619 --> 00:57:06,556 [Karmen] In martial arts, we're taught not to think, but to feel. 997 00:57:10,527 --> 00:57:13,363 To have a clear and calm mind and be ready to act, 998 00:57:13,430 --> 00:57:15,498 you must trust your instinct. 999 00:57:17,333 --> 00:57:18,668 And my instinct… 1000 00:57:21,538 --> 00:57:24,707 is that Arianna Grace believes she's better than everyone else. 1001 00:57:24,774 --> 00:57:26,242 [Arianna] Thank you. 1002 00:57:26,309 --> 00:57:29,145 [Karmen] She never shuts up and makes everything about herself. 1003 00:57:29,212 --> 00:57:33,917 Beauty, grace, perfection. Ms. NXT. 1004 00:57:33,983 --> 00:57:36,986 [Karmen] Arianna may be a decorated beauty queen, 1005 00:57:37,053 --> 00:57:40,089 but I'm a decorated third-degree black belt in karate. 1006 00:57:41,357 --> 00:57:44,093 And when it's time to step through those ropes, 1007 00:57:44,160 --> 00:57:46,796 it's not about hand waving or sequined gowns, 1008 00:57:46,863 --> 00:57:48,164 it's about competition. 1009 00:57:49,132 --> 00:57:51,701 And with my name repeatedly coming out of Arianna's mouth, 1010 00:57:51,768 --> 00:57:54,637 I think it's time I kick that mouth shut. 1011 00:57:55,138 --> 00:57:57,473 [Vic] Karmen-Grace next. 1012 00:58:02,445 --> 00:58:07,851 Hello, hello, hello. Alpha Academy, you dafties. 1013 00:58:07,917 --> 00:58:10,720 You're out here making demands of us. 1014 00:58:10,787 --> 00:58:13,990 They're crying because you kept your Heritage Cup last week. 1015 00:58:14,057 --> 00:58:18,161 And still, because ain't nobody taking this cup away from you, okay? 1016 00:58:18,228 --> 00:58:20,964 You transcended from being a sports entertainer 1017 00:58:21,030 --> 00:58:23,700 into the purest form of energy, my brother. 1018 00:58:23,766 --> 00:58:26,736 [cackling] That's why you're my main man, Mensah. 1019 00:58:26,803 --> 00:58:30,607 Chad Gable, last week you did run me close. 1020 00:58:30,673 --> 00:58:35,345 But I'm solid beyond belief and I survived your ankle lock. 1021 00:58:35,411 --> 00:58:37,046 -'Cause you're a survivor. -'Cause I wanna… 1022 00:58:37,113 --> 00:58:40,383 And at Deadline, you're gonna be the next Iron Survivor. 1023 00:58:40,450 --> 00:58:44,420 Just another reason why Meta-Four are better than Alpha Academy. 1024 00:58:44,487 --> 00:58:48,291 -The fashion, the passion, the action. -That's right. 1025 00:58:48,358 --> 00:58:53,630 In fact, nothing would make us happier than beating a team as well renowned 1026 00:58:53,696 --> 00:58:56,933 and as beloved by everyone as Alpha Academy. 1027 00:58:57,000 --> 00:59:01,604 So, Mr. Gable, me, Oro, Lash, 1028 00:59:01,671 --> 00:59:03,940 -we'll see you next week. -Mm-mm-mm. 1029 00:59:04,007 --> 00:59:08,111 -What a great way to warm up for Deadline. -Thank you. Bye-bye. 1030 00:59:08,177 --> 00:59:10,079 -Bye-bye. -Bye. 1031 00:59:14,517 --> 00:59:17,787 [sighs] Do you even care about me? 1032 00:59:17,854 --> 00:59:20,957 Or am I just a quick moment of thought before you moved on, 1033 00:59:21,024 --> 00:59:22,959 forgetting that I existed. 1034 00:59:23,026 --> 00:59:26,329 There's people in this world that think that I'm beneath them, 1035 00:59:26,396 --> 00:59:28,131 that I'm lower than them. 1036 00:59:28,197 --> 00:59:33,970 So I decided I needed to get a better perspective. 1037 00:59:34,037 --> 00:59:38,908 I wish that I could refrain from caring about what other people's opinions are. 1038 00:59:38,975 --> 00:59:41,044 I do wonder how it's going up there, 1039 00:59:41,110 --> 00:59:45,715 if this will be a successful victory or an agonizing defeat. 1040 00:59:45,782 --> 00:59:49,285 Hey… good luck up there. 1041 00:59:49,352 --> 00:59:50,453 [audience cheering] 1042 00:59:50,520 --> 00:59:56,693 Being beneath you is where I'm wanted. And this internal struggle that I have, 1043 00:59:56,759 --> 01:00:00,463 this new perspective, is something that I'm dealing with. 1044 01:00:00,530 --> 01:00:04,400 But it's hard. It is so hard. 1045 01:00:04,467 --> 01:00:08,404 And I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, whoever that is now. 1046 01:00:08,471 --> 01:00:12,909 And maybe I know, but then again, maybe I don't. 1047 01:00:12,976 --> 01:00:14,544 [audience cheering] 1048 01:00:16,379 --> 01:00:17,213 [bell ringing] 1049 01:00:17,280 --> 01:00:19,849 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1050 01:00:19,916 --> 01:00:24,287 Introducing Arianna Grace. 1051 01:00:24,354 --> 01:00:27,290 [Vic] Is he under the ring right now? 1052 01:00:28,024 --> 01:00:29,025 -Book? -[Booker] Vic… 1053 01:00:29,092 --> 01:00:31,127 [Vic] Trying to look around, trying to see the… 1054 01:00:31,194 --> 01:00:32,428 -[Booker] You know what? -[Vic] We got a match. 1055 01:00:32,495 --> 01:00:34,631 I got an idea. Why don't you go check it out? 1056 01:00:34,697 --> 01:00:39,235 Why don't you go under the ring and see if there's somebody there, huh? Go ahead. 1057 01:00:39,302 --> 01:00:41,704 [Vic] And let you alone on headset by yourself. 1058 01:00:41,771 --> 01:00:44,273 -Chucky, ducky, quack, quack. I think not. -[Booker] I got this. 1059 01:00:44,340 --> 01:00:46,943 [Vic] Yeah, I'm sure Twitter would love that. 1060 01:00:47,010 --> 01:00:48,578 Or X, whatever you're calling it these days. 1061 01:00:48,645 --> 01:00:53,416 I'm more worried about how long has Joe Gacy been under the ring? 1062 01:00:54,217 --> 01:00:55,918 -[bell ringing] -[Booker] That's his business. 1063 01:00:55,985 --> 01:00:58,187 All right? Mind your business. Okay? 1064 01:00:58,254 --> 01:01:01,124 You don't wanna go check it out, you don't wanna go talk to him. 1065 01:01:01,190 --> 01:01:03,693 [Vic] Why don't you go talk to him, Book? You're a Hall of Famer. 1066 01:01:03,760 --> 01:01:06,029 -Maybe you can get some… -[Booker] We got some action going on. 1067 01:01:06,095 --> 01:01:10,266 [Vic] Yeah, nice pivot. Let's try to focus on this matchup 1068 01:01:10,333 --> 01:01:13,603 because the question I have about Arianna Grace, 1069 01:01:13,669 --> 01:01:17,073 does she talk too much? That seems to be the issue here. 1070 01:01:17,140 --> 01:01:19,542 [Booker] This is very simple. A closed mouth doesn't get fed. 1071 01:01:19,609 --> 01:01:20,977 -You ever heard that before? -[Vic] No. 1072 01:01:21,044 --> 01:01:23,613 [Booker] You ever heard that? I'm telling you, you gotta speak up. 1073 01:01:23,680 --> 01:01:26,382 You gotta let it be known that you are here. 1074 01:01:26,449 --> 01:01:28,451 And that's Arianna Grace, man. 1075 01:01:28,518 --> 01:01:31,921 [Vic] That's a third-degree black belt versus a beauty queen in this matchup 1076 01:01:31,988 --> 01:01:36,726 and Karmen's issue with Grace is that Grace continually talks about her, 1077 01:01:36,793 --> 01:01:39,629 continually has her name coming out of her mouth. 1078 01:01:39,696 --> 01:01:41,364 And no one's kissing the ring, come on. 1079 01:01:41,431 --> 01:01:44,400 [Booker] You got two up-and-comers here looking for some recognition. 1080 01:01:44,467 --> 01:01:47,770 You gotta be able to talk loud if you wanna be heard here. 1081 01:01:47,837 --> 01:01:49,972 And you know how the women's locker room is, come on. 1082 01:01:50,039 --> 01:01:53,109 [Vic] Oh, we saw it earlier in full effect. And look at this. 1083 01:01:53,176 --> 01:01:55,878 Petrovic turning it right around and… Well, speaking of which, 1084 01:01:55,945 --> 01:01:58,948 I gotta get your thoughts on next week's Last Chance matches 1085 01:01:59,015 --> 01:02:02,552 for the men and the women to make it to Deadline, 1086 01:02:02,618 --> 01:02:05,021 as we learned moments ago earlier tonight. 1087 01:02:05,088 --> 01:02:07,423 [Booker] If this is the NFL, the National Football League, 1088 01:02:07,490 --> 01:02:08,858 it would be the Wild Card. 1089 01:02:08,925 --> 01:02:12,995 One last shot, Vic, one last shot to glory. I like that. 1090 01:02:13,062 --> 01:02:14,997 [Vic] How does Grace like this? 1091 01:02:15,832 --> 01:02:19,802 Answering right back. Look at Petrovic baiting her in slowly. 1092 01:02:19,869 --> 01:02:24,140 It's Karmen who believes Grace thinks she's better than everyone. 1093 01:02:24,207 --> 01:02:26,209 Do you see that or is Grace misunderstood? 1094 01:02:26,275 --> 01:02:27,810 -Is Grace misunderstood? -[Booker] I do see that. 1095 01:02:27,877 --> 01:02:30,947 Arianna Grace do feel like she's better than everybody in that locker room. 1096 01:02:31,013 --> 01:02:35,184 You gotta understand that Patrick world that she comes from, Vic, all right? 1097 01:02:35,251 --> 01:02:38,955 She's trained to be that way. Come on, man. 1098 01:02:39,021 --> 01:02:41,491 [Vic] I'm hate to just keep… 1099 01:02:41,557 --> 01:02:43,960 [Booker] No, have you ever been to a beauty contest? 1100 01:02:44,026 --> 01:02:45,928 Have you been in the locker room of a beauty contest? 1101 01:02:45,995 --> 01:02:47,663 Those women are being [inaudible] uptight. 1102 01:02:47,730 --> 01:02:49,465 [Vic] Have you been in the locker room of a beauty contest? 1103 01:02:49,532 --> 01:02:51,467 -[Booker] My wife is Miss Black America. -[Vic] Into the cover. 1104 01:02:51,534 --> 01:02:54,103 -[Booker] Come on. Of course I have. -[Vic] Near-fall. 1105 01:02:54,170 --> 01:02:58,074 Petrovic right back up and looking to take Grace right back down. 1106 01:02:58,141 --> 01:03:00,777 And I just can't get over the fact that… 1107 01:03:00,843 --> 01:03:05,581 Joe Gacy is somewhere underneath that ring and has been for quite some time. 1108 01:03:05,648 --> 01:03:07,350 But I'm glad you brought up the women's locker room, 1109 01:03:07,416 --> 01:03:09,552 'cause what's going on inside the locker room? 1110 01:03:09,619 --> 01:03:11,454 No one seems to want to get along, 1111 01:03:11,521 --> 01:03:14,924 which was one of Arianna Grace's points a few weeks ago. 1112 01:03:14,991 --> 01:03:17,393 [Booker] Maybe they do need, like, a hall monitor. 1113 01:03:17,460 --> 01:03:19,395 [Vic] Roll through, shoulders down one more time, near-fall. 1114 01:03:19,462 --> 01:03:21,030 [Booker] A locker room monitor. 1115 01:03:21,097 --> 01:03:23,799 Maybe an enforcer to keep the ladies on track. 1116 01:03:23,866 --> 01:03:28,504 But me, personally, I like the discourse. I like everybody being at odds. 1117 01:03:28,571 --> 01:03:30,373 That's what this thing is all about. 1118 01:03:30,439 --> 01:03:32,308 [Vic] And of course, it could be Karmen Petrovic, 1119 01:03:32,375 --> 01:03:36,512 as we heard from the NXT Women's Champion, Lyra Valkyria, 1120 01:03:36,579 --> 01:03:42,618 who said every woman poses a threat to… Whoa. What the heck? 1121 01:03:42,685 --> 01:03:44,153 [man 4] What you doing, Joe? 1122 01:03:44,220 --> 01:03:46,222 [audience shouting indistinctly] 1123 01:03:46,289 --> 01:03:47,857 [Vic] Did he just take the ringbell? 1124 01:03:49,025 --> 01:03:52,328 Did Joe… What's Joe Gacy doing with the ring bell? 1125 01:03:56,666 --> 01:03:57,800 [Vic] We're back on NXT, 1126 01:03:57,867 --> 01:03:59,702 Arianna Grace-Karmen Petrovich 1127 01:03:59,769 --> 01:04:02,772 and I feel bad for our timing crew because they have no bell 1128 01:04:02,839 --> 01:04:06,275 because Joe Gacy stole it before the break 1129 01:04:06,342 --> 01:04:09,779 as these two have gone back and forth throughout this matchup. 1130 01:04:09,846 --> 01:04:12,448 [Booker] Does the bell really matter? The referee can still do his job. 1131 01:04:12,515 --> 01:04:13,583 [Vic] He could get fired. 1132 01:04:13,649 --> 01:04:16,052 [Booker] He can still do his job, right? If it's a 1, 2, 3… 1133 01:04:16,118 --> 01:04:18,120 [Vic] The timekeeper could be fired, Booker. 1134 01:04:18,187 --> 01:04:20,189 [Booker] Who cares about the timekeeper? 1135 01:04:20,256 --> 01:04:21,724 [Vic] You better not let Desmond hear you say that. 1136 01:04:21,791 --> 01:04:25,728 But look, Arianna Grace is a very opinionated individual. 1137 01:04:25,795 --> 01:04:28,998 That's why we're in this moment, that's why we're in this matchup, 1138 01:04:29,065 --> 01:04:32,501 and it's Arianna Grace who, in this moment, is taking it to… 1139 01:04:32,568 --> 01:04:36,339 [Booker] Say what you wanna say about Arianna Grace, but you cannot say… 1140 01:04:36,405 --> 01:04:39,375 -[Vic] Cover, cover, cover. -[Booker] …a whole lot about her powers. 1141 01:04:39,442 --> 01:04:41,978 -She's been doing a hell of a job here. -[Vic] Well, she has. 1142 01:04:42,044 --> 01:04:43,346 [Booker] You gotta give her credit for that. 1143 01:04:43,412 --> 01:04:46,582 [Vic] I was getting ready to say she's backed up everything she has said… 1144 01:04:46,649 --> 01:04:47,516 [Booker] Oh, okay. 1145 01:04:47,583 --> 01:04:50,653 [Vic] …and can Wes Lee back up everything he has said 1146 01:04:50,720 --> 01:04:54,257 as he'll enter into the Fatal 4-Way later tonight. 1147 01:04:54,323 --> 01:04:55,157 If he wins, 1148 01:04:55,224 --> 01:04:58,227 he's got a North American Championship matchup at Deadline. 1149 01:04:58,294 --> 01:04:59,462 If he does not, 1150 01:04:59,528 --> 01:05:02,632 he will never again receive a North American Championship matchup 1151 01:05:02,698 --> 01:05:04,834 as long as "Dirty" Dom is champion. 1152 01:05:04,901 --> 01:05:06,302 I haven't taken anything away 1153 01:05:06,369 --> 01:05:08,571 from what Arianna Grace has done inside the ring. 1154 01:05:08,638 --> 01:05:10,840 I have said what she has done in the locker room 1155 01:05:10,906 --> 01:05:13,276 to anger a lot of the women in the locker room, 1156 01:05:13,342 --> 01:05:16,112 specifically the woman who she's in there with right now, 1157 01:05:16,178 --> 01:05:20,283 -who is focused on dissecting Grace. -[Booker] That was a [inaudible] shot. 1158 01:05:20,349 --> 01:05:23,719 That was that [inaudible] shot, that karate background right there. 1159 01:05:23,786 --> 01:05:27,223 [Vic] And not just karate, Book. It's a third-degree black belt. 1160 01:05:27,290 --> 01:05:29,659 -[Booker] Same thing, right? -[groaning] 1161 01:05:29,725 --> 01:05:33,996 [Vic] No, Booker, it's… Never mind. And Petrovic, now look at this offense, 1162 01:05:34,063 --> 01:05:38,868 into the cover, hook to the leg and not enough. Grace able to kick out. 1163 01:05:39,468 --> 01:05:41,137 This really has been a war of words. 1164 01:05:41,203 --> 01:05:44,173 This has been a lotta very opinionated individuals. 1165 01:05:44,240 --> 01:05:47,944 It has blown up. Some would say that maybe it's gone a little bit too far. 1166 01:05:48,010 --> 01:05:50,313 Nonetheless, it has gone to this one-on-one matchup 1167 01:05:50,379 --> 01:05:52,315 here tonight live on NXT. 1168 01:05:52,381 --> 01:05:54,150 [audience chanting] 1169 01:05:54,216 --> 01:05:56,819 [Vic] And look at Petrovic right on the back of Grace. 1170 01:05:56,886 --> 01:06:00,156 [Booker] Oh, sets it in there right here. She could get it locked. We might… 1171 01:06:00,222 --> 01:06:01,891 -[Vic] Not only that. -[Booker] …see somebody go to sleep… 1172 01:06:01,957 --> 01:06:04,126 -[Vic] Trying to silence Grace. -[Booker] Trying to go to sleep. Oh! 1173 01:06:04,193 --> 01:06:06,729 [Vic] Grace, nice counter. Oh, wait a minute. 1174 01:06:07,430 --> 01:06:10,766 Hey, wait a minute. Come on, let Arianna go. Come on, let go. 1175 01:06:10,833 --> 01:06:11,834 [audience cheering] 1176 01:06:11,901 --> 01:06:14,904 [Vic] Official trying to do his job. Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1177 01:06:14,971 --> 01:06:19,675 -Hey, that was a thumb right to the eye. -[Booker] [laughs] Oh, yeah, good. 1178 01:06:19,742 --> 01:06:20,943 [Vic] Oh, you like that? 1179 01:06:21,010 --> 01:06:23,779 -[Booker] No, no. -[Vic] And Grace cutting corners. 1180 01:06:23,846 --> 01:06:29,285 Big slam, into the cover. And that is a big victory. 1181 01:06:29,352 --> 01:06:31,654 -[Booker] Man! -[Vic] But there's… 1182 01:06:32,788 --> 01:06:37,159 -Here is your winner, Arianna Grace. -[bell ringing] 1183 01:06:43,432 --> 01:06:44,767 [Booker] The hell is wrong with him? 1184 01:06:44,834 --> 01:06:49,338 [Arianna Grace's theme song, "Lido" playing] 1185 01:06:49,405 --> 01:06:51,640 -[Booker] Vic. -[Vic] That's your guy. 1186 01:06:59,415 --> 01:07:02,651 Wes Lee, we are moments away from the Fatal 4-Way match 1187 01:07:02,718 --> 01:07:03,619 where you'll be competing 1188 01:07:03,686 --> 01:07:08,224 against three of the most decorated NXT North American Champions in history. 1189 01:07:08,858 --> 01:07:10,993 Yeah, tonight's gonna be a big night. 1190 01:07:11,060 --> 01:07:13,763 They say that the man defines the title and not the other way around 1191 01:07:13,829 --> 01:07:16,165 but something about the North American title that… 1192 01:07:16,232 --> 01:07:21,203 I'm attached. Like, it made me. That's why I have to go to Deadline 1193 01:07:21,270 --> 01:07:24,006 and I have to take it off from Dominik Mysterio. 1194 01:07:24,507 --> 01:07:28,110 Before I get there, I got Bronson Reed, 1195 01:07:28,177 --> 01:07:30,446 floats like a butterfly and hits like a truck. 1196 01:07:30,513 --> 01:07:33,616 There's Cameron Grimes, always having a trick up his sleeve. 1197 01:07:33,682 --> 01:07:38,187 And then one of the greatest to step foot in an NXT ring, Johnny Gargano. 1198 01:07:38,587 --> 01:07:41,057 Yeah, the odds are stacked up against me tonight. 1199 01:07:41,123 --> 01:07:44,727 But Dominik also knows that I am willing to do anything 1200 01:07:44,794 --> 01:07:46,762 to have a chance to win the title back. 1201 01:07:47,129 --> 01:07:48,397 What if you don't win tonight? 1202 01:07:48,464 --> 01:07:51,934 You'll never be able to challenge for the North American Championship again. 1203 01:07:54,637 --> 01:07:56,739 High risk, high reward. 1204 01:07:57,506 --> 01:07:58,474 Good luck tonight. 1205 01:07:59,075 --> 01:08:01,777 It's not about luck tonight, Kenzie. Just desire. 1206 01:08:04,613 --> 01:08:08,184 [Vic] One huge main event still to come tonight. 1207 01:08:08,250 --> 01:08:13,522 [Briggs & Jensen's theme song, "Brothers In Arms" playing] 1208 01:08:13,589 --> 01:08:14,790 [Vic] Nice jacket. 1209 01:08:15,591 --> 01:08:16,425 [bell ringing] 1210 01:08:16,492 --> 01:08:18,961 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1211 01:08:19,028 --> 01:08:24,300 Introducing first, accompanied by Fallon Henley and Josh Briggs, 1212 01:08:24,366 --> 01:08:27,236 Brooks Jensen. 1213 01:08:27,303 --> 01:08:30,906 [Vic] It looks like we finally got the bell back where it belongs. 1214 01:08:33,709 --> 01:08:36,479 Well, this here one-on-one matchup here tonight, 1215 01:08:36,545 --> 01:08:40,916 that's really almost a proving ground vibe for Brooks Jensen. 1216 01:08:40,983 --> 01:08:43,619 Prove it to the Hall of Famers, prove it to himself. 1217 01:08:43,686 --> 01:08:45,554 -[Booker] Yeah. -[Vic] Prove it to his partner. 1218 01:08:45,621 --> 01:08:50,793 [Booker] The big, big moment for this kid and I just wonder, how do you take it? 1219 01:08:50,860 --> 01:08:52,728 You're talking about the [inaudible]. 1220 01:08:52,795 --> 01:08:59,802 [Lexis King's theme song, "King" playing] 1221 01:09:06,142 --> 01:09:10,346 [Alicia] And the opponent, Lexis King! 1222 01:09:10,412 --> 01:09:12,815 The biggest show in the business and it's all right here. 1223 01:09:12,882 --> 01:09:14,984 [Booker] My point there, this is the chance of a lifetime 1224 01:09:15,050 --> 01:09:17,186 and you hear me say it all the time, 1225 01:09:17,253 --> 01:09:20,089 preparation is the only luck you're gonna have. 1226 01:09:20,156 --> 01:09:25,394 This is not a Tag Team match. So why have you got your partners out here? 1227 01:09:25,461 --> 01:09:28,030 Why you got backup? Why you got distraction? 1228 01:09:28,097 --> 01:09:30,499 -That's what I'm talking about. -[Vic] They go everywhere together. 1229 01:09:30,566 --> 01:09:32,635 [Booker] Exactly my point. Exactly my point. 1230 01:09:32,701 --> 01:09:34,436 [Vic] Whatever. The point I want you to make 1231 01:09:34,503 --> 01:09:38,674 is Lexus King earlier we saw, what does he gain from stirring the pot? 1232 01:09:39,375 --> 01:09:42,011 What does he gain from getting in the face of everything? 1233 01:09:42,077 --> 01:09:44,146 [Booker] Lexis King, he's one of those guys, 1234 01:09:44,213 --> 01:09:46,815 he's not here to make a lotta friends. He's here to stir the pot. 1235 01:09:46,882 --> 01:09:52,021 He's here to make a lotta trouble as well as make a name for himself, Vic. 1236 01:09:52,087 --> 01:09:53,455 [audience chattering] 1237 01:09:53,522 --> 01:09:54,623 [Booker] Big shot. 1238 01:09:54,690 --> 01:09:57,893 [audience chattering] 1239 01:09:57,960 --> 01:10:01,664 [Vic] Jensen in control of Lexis King. 1240 01:10:01,730 --> 01:10:03,866 Briggs, back off. One! 1241 01:10:04,967 --> 01:10:06,101 Two! 1242 01:10:06,168 --> 01:10:08,237 [Vic] You can see Jensen trying to fire back 1243 01:10:08,304 --> 01:10:11,073 and again, controlling this match will be so vital. 1244 01:10:11,140 --> 01:10:13,409 Trying to prove himself to the Hall of Famers himself 1245 01:10:13,475 --> 01:10:16,045 as partners with Briggs who qualified for Deadline, 1246 01:10:16,111 --> 01:10:17,746 the Iron Survivor Challenge matchup. 1247 01:10:17,813 --> 01:10:20,783 King thinks he deserves a thank you from Briggs, 1248 01:10:20,849 --> 01:10:24,019 but right now he's getting a lot more from Jensen. 1249 01:10:24,086 --> 01:10:25,854 [audience cheering] 1250 01:10:29,024 --> 01:10:31,961 [Vic] These two have gone back and forth. Lexis King, Brooks Jensen. 1251 01:10:32,027 --> 01:10:36,465 Can't blame Jensen for getting upset with Lexis' comments earlier tonight, 1252 01:10:36,532 --> 01:10:38,934 which has led to this one-on-one matchup. 1253 01:10:39,001 --> 01:10:42,805 [audience shouting indistinctly] 1254 01:10:42,871 --> 01:10:45,874 [audience chattering] 1255 01:10:50,679 --> 01:10:53,215 All right, I gotta handle something real quick, bro. 1256 01:10:53,282 --> 01:10:54,450 [grunting] 1257 01:10:56,185 --> 01:10:58,520 [Vic] Oh, Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams keeping their eyes on this match. 1258 01:10:58,587 --> 01:11:02,424 Still can't believe the anonymous video we saw earlier that, that it was King 1259 01:11:02,491 --> 01:11:04,727 who followed Trick Williams around. 1260 01:11:04,793 --> 01:11:06,662 That's not the type of impact you wanna make. 1261 01:11:06,729 --> 01:11:10,432 [Booker] You know, did we see Lexis King? Just going back, did we see Lexis King? 1262 01:11:10,499 --> 01:11:14,136 [Vic] We did not. But we see him shoot the half into the cover, Jensen kicks out. 1263 01:11:14,203 --> 01:11:17,740 -[Booker] I mean, did you see it? -[Vic] I did not. We did not. 1264 01:11:17,806 --> 01:11:19,675 But I understand you also have to go off 1265 01:11:19,742 --> 01:11:22,044 what Lexis King has said about making an impact. 1266 01:11:22,111 --> 01:11:26,115 [Booker] Let's not point fingers until we got definitive evidence 1267 01:11:26,181 --> 01:11:27,349 on something like that. 1268 01:11:27,416 --> 01:11:30,753 [Vic] We've heard from Lexis King make some references towards that. 1269 01:11:30,819 --> 01:11:34,423 We also heard Lexis King make references towards Briggs and Jensen. 1270 01:11:34,490 --> 01:11:37,559 Wanna make it clear, there's no rift between Briggs and Jensen. 1271 01:11:37,626 --> 01:11:39,828 So how did you and Stevie Ray handle similar issues? 1272 01:11:39,895 --> 01:11:43,032 You won singles gold, TV Title, United States Title, World Title. 1273 01:11:43,098 --> 01:11:45,868 There's nothing wrong with the success of your tag team partner. 1274 01:11:45,934 --> 01:11:48,103 [Booker] Not gonna sit here and say me and my brother didn't have a rift, 1275 01:11:48,170 --> 01:11:50,039 here and there. Just like these guys do. 1276 01:11:50,105 --> 01:11:51,874 You know their business, you know they're doing a daily… 1277 01:11:51,940 --> 01:11:54,510 [Vic] I had conversations with them. Into the cover and another kick out. 1278 01:11:54,576 --> 01:11:59,081 All right. Like I say, sometimes you want to keep being like that to yourself. 1279 01:11:59,148 --> 01:12:03,252 One thing I'm focusing on right now is Lexis King, this kid has a dark past 1280 01:12:03,318 --> 01:12:08,090 and now, he's letting all that frustration that was built up from his childhood, 1281 01:12:08,157 --> 01:12:10,192 letting it all hang out right now. I like that. 1282 01:12:10,259 --> 01:12:12,728 [Vic] Jensen is trying to swing back 'cause this a huge match. 1283 01:12:12,795 --> 01:12:16,999 Jensen, if he can get a singles win, if he can beat Lexis King, 1284 01:12:17,066 --> 01:12:20,235 I mean that would be huge for Jensen 1285 01:12:20,302 --> 01:12:24,940 as Briggs, Fallon Henley trying to rally Jensen in this moment. 1286 01:12:25,007 --> 01:12:27,309 [Booker] Come on, right now, Lexis King is at a disadvantage 1287 01:12:27,376 --> 01:12:30,646 -with all these cheerleaders out here. -[Vic] Not at a disadvantage. 1288 01:12:30,713 --> 01:12:33,716 I mean, he's got quite the reputation according to some around here, 1289 01:12:33,782 --> 01:12:36,618 a snake who likes to thrive on harming others, 1290 01:12:36,685 --> 01:12:40,089 has caused unnecessary friction between Trick and Carmelo. 1291 01:12:40,155 --> 01:12:42,691 -Now Briggs, Jensen and Fallon. -[Booker] I like snakes. 1292 01:12:43,292 --> 01:12:49,298 [Vic] Oh, taking a ride is Lexis King and Jensen now trying to get back into it. 1293 01:12:49,365 --> 01:12:53,702 There you see Fallon Henley trying to rally Jensen in this moment. 1294 01:12:53,769 --> 01:12:56,572 [audience chanting] 1295 01:12:56,638 --> 01:12:58,640 [Vic] And so is the NXT universe. 1296 01:12:58,707 --> 01:13:01,176 [audience chattering] 1297 01:13:01,243 --> 01:13:04,113 [Vic] And there comes Jensen. And this is what Jensen needs to do. 1298 01:13:04,179 --> 01:13:06,882 He heard from Lexis King, everything King had to say 1299 01:13:06,949 --> 01:13:09,385 when he was stirring the pot earlier tonight. 1300 01:13:09,451 --> 01:13:11,920 -[Booker] Oh, wow! -[Vic] And you think about Briggs, 1301 01:13:11,987 --> 01:13:14,790 who said, "You know, who can handle his business tonight? 1302 01:13:15,457 --> 01:13:20,195 Brooks Jensen." And that is exactly what Jensen is doing right now. 1303 01:13:20,262 --> 01:13:22,898 [Booker] Like I say, this is a chance of a lifetime for Brooks Jensen 1304 01:13:22,965 --> 01:13:25,934 to knock the new kid off the block right off. 1305 01:13:26,001 --> 01:13:27,770 Here we go. Can he do it? 1306 01:13:27,836 --> 01:13:30,139 [Vic] Gotta imagine too that if you're Jensen, 1307 01:13:30,205 --> 01:13:33,709 you don't like what Alexis King had to say about you and you don't like the fact 1308 01:13:33,776 --> 01:13:36,411 that he downplayed your best friend's accomplishments. 1309 01:13:36,478 --> 01:13:39,481 -Into the cover for the victory. -[audience counting] "One, two…" 1310 01:13:39,548 --> 01:13:42,584 -[Vic] King kicking out at 2. -[Booker] No, no, no, no. 1311 01:13:42,651 --> 01:13:44,453 Brooks Jensen could have had a win right there 1312 01:13:44,520 --> 01:13:46,388 -if he would've… -[Vic] Shoot! 1313 01:13:46,455 --> 01:13:49,558 [Booker] …half right there. Got a much harder hook right here. 1314 01:13:49,625 --> 01:13:51,693 We would've had a three count. Trust me on that. 1315 01:13:51,760 --> 01:13:55,097 [Vic] Don't often see superstars the size… 1316 01:13:55,164 --> 01:13:56,532 -[Booker] Wow! -[Vic] …of Jensen go to the top 1317 01:13:56,598 --> 01:13:58,500 and execute a Missile Dropkick like that. 1318 01:13:58,567 --> 01:14:02,104 As Lexis King, charging in, gets others. Carmelo. 1319 01:14:02,171 --> 01:14:03,705 [audience shouting indistinctly] 1320 01:14:03,772 --> 01:14:08,210 [Vic] Well, Briggs doesn't want Jensen to get disqualified in this matchup. 1321 01:14:08,277 --> 01:14:12,414 Carmelo Hayes, obviously trying to get his hands on Lexis King 1322 01:14:12,481 --> 01:14:15,517 -who's center of the ring. Drop it. -[Booker] Wow! 1323 01:14:15,584 --> 01:14:19,254 [Vic] Jensen, with the coronation here tonight. 1324 01:14:19,321 --> 01:14:20,989 -[Booker] Beautiful corkscrew, -[bell ringing] 1325 01:14:21,056 --> 01:14:22,825 [Lexis King's theme song, "King" playing] 1326 01:14:22,891 --> 01:14:26,428 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Lexis King. 1327 01:14:26,495 --> 01:14:29,598 [Vic] Carmelo Hayes said he had to take care of some business, 1328 01:14:29,665 --> 01:14:34,770 but what happened to what Trick Williams said earlier, to settle things down? 1329 01:14:35,771 --> 01:14:37,639 King takes advantage… 1330 01:14:38,307 --> 01:14:42,611 in the deceptive grin on the face of Lexis King. 1331 01:14:45,814 --> 01:14:49,818 [announcer] NXT is a brand focusing on developing the superstars of tomorrow, 1332 01:14:49,885 --> 01:14:52,120 but also a brand focused on innovation. 1333 01:14:52,187 --> 01:14:55,424 On Saturday, December 9th at NXT Deadline, 1334 01:14:55,491 --> 01:14:59,561 NXT will once again present a truly revolutionary match, 1335 01:14:59,628 --> 01:15:01,763 the Iron Survivor Challenge. 1336 01:15:01,830 --> 01:15:04,466 There will be two Iron Survivor Challenges, 1337 01:15:04,533 --> 01:15:07,135 one for the men and one for the women. 1338 01:15:07,803 --> 01:15:11,573 Five superstars will compete in this unique 25-minute match, 1339 01:15:11,640 --> 01:15:14,076 where they'll battle each other and the clock. 1340 01:15:14,142 --> 01:15:16,478 Two superstars will start the match. 1341 01:15:16,545 --> 01:15:20,215 Then every five minutes, another superstar will join the match 1342 01:15:20,282 --> 01:15:22,317 until all five are in the ring. 1343 01:15:22,384 --> 01:15:24,953 The goal of the match is to have the most falls 1344 01:15:25,020 --> 01:15:26,822 when the clock hits 25 minutes. 1345 01:15:27,556 --> 01:15:32,194 Falls can be won at any time via pinfall, submission or disqualification. 1346 01:15:32,261 --> 01:15:35,397 When a superstar wins a fall, they'll earn one point. 1347 01:15:35,464 --> 01:15:39,835 However, when a superstar loses a fall, they must pay the penalty. 1348 01:15:39,902 --> 01:15:43,672 They are forced out of the ring and into the penalty box for 90 seconds. 1349 01:15:43,739 --> 01:15:48,410 Once the 90 seconds are up. That superstar can re-enter the match. 1350 01:15:48,477 --> 01:15:50,479 The superstar who has scored the most falls 1351 01:15:50,545 --> 01:15:54,783 when the clock hits 25 minutes will be named the Iron Survivor 1352 01:15:54,850 --> 01:15:59,054 and become number one contender for the NXT Championship. 1353 01:15:59,121 --> 01:16:00,989 [man 5] This is gonna be epic. 1354 01:16:01,890 --> 01:16:04,126 [announcer] There is only one slot left for the men 1355 01:16:04,192 --> 01:16:06,595 and one slot left for the women. 1356 01:16:06,662 --> 01:16:10,399 Next week is the last chance for eight superstars. 1357 01:16:10,866 --> 01:16:13,702 Which two will emerge from their Fatal 4-Way matches 1358 01:16:13,769 --> 01:16:17,906 and be the last to qualify for the Iron Survivor Challenge? 1359 01:16:22,744 --> 01:16:24,613 [Vic] Well, in addition to those two matches, 1360 01:16:24,680 --> 01:16:29,084 the Alpha Academy laid down the challenge and Meta-Four has accepted. 1361 01:16:29,151 --> 01:16:35,791 Next week live, it'll be a six person mixed Tag Team match right here on NXT. 1362 01:16:35,857 --> 01:16:38,694 [Wes Lee's theme song, "Assemble" playing] 1363 01:16:38,760 --> 01:16:39,628 [bell ringing] 1364 01:16:39,695 --> 01:16:44,333 [Alicia] The following contest is a Fatal 4-Way match. 1365 01:16:44,399 --> 01:16:48,003 Introducing first, Wes Lee. 1366 01:16:48,070 --> 01:16:52,207 [Vic] And look, if Wes Lee can win this matchup here tonight, 1367 01:16:52,274 --> 01:16:56,812 he will face who is joining us here at commentary, 1368 01:16:56,878 --> 01:17:02,150 the North American Champion, Judgment Day's Dominik Mysterio. 1369 01:17:02,217 --> 01:17:06,254 Stand up one time for dawg. Give me some dawg, 1370 01:17:06,321 --> 01:17:07,589 -[Dominik] Thank you. -[Booker] Oh. 1371 01:17:08,223 --> 01:17:10,125 [Dominik] No. Nope, sorry. 1372 01:17:10,192 --> 01:17:16,231 [Bronson Reed's theme song, "Battle Tested" playing] 1373 01:17:16,965 --> 01:17:22,638 [Alicia] Next, big Bronson Reed. 1374 01:17:22,704 --> 01:17:27,442 [Vic] Well, this is the first of three North American Champions in this match. 1375 01:17:28,243 --> 01:17:34,282 [Bronson Reed's theme song, "Battle Tested" playing] 1376 01:17:34,349 --> 01:17:38,120 [audience cheering] 1377 01:17:38,186 --> 01:17:41,957 [Bronson Reed's theme song, "Battle Tested" playing] 1378 01:17:49,965 --> 01:17:54,469 [Vic] He's here tonight to destroy Wes Lee 1379 01:17:54,536 --> 01:17:58,640 so that our broadcast colleague for this main event 1380 01:17:58,707 --> 01:18:02,744 does not have to face Lee for the title at Deadline. 1381 01:18:02,811 --> 01:18:09,818 [Cameron Grimes' theme song, "To The Moon" playing] 1382 01:18:09,885 --> 01:18:14,556 [Alicia] Making his way to the ring, Cameron Grimes! 1383 01:18:14,623 --> 01:18:18,593 [Vic] And I already know what Mr. Mysterio is going to say, Book. 1384 01:18:18,660 --> 01:18:21,096 So how tough is this gonna be for Wes Lee… 1385 01:18:21,163 --> 01:18:23,231 [audience cheering] 1386 01:18:23,298 --> 01:18:27,602 [Vic] …to defeat three former North American Champions? 1387 01:18:27,669 --> 01:18:30,372 [Booker] Look, you know how tough Wes Lee actually is. 1388 01:18:30,439 --> 01:18:35,177 This kid has made me a believer since I've sat here since day one. 1389 01:18:35,243 --> 01:18:39,047 But I'll tell you tonight, Cameron Grimes and Bronson Reed, 1390 01:18:39,114 --> 01:18:42,317 oh, my God, man, it's about to kick off. 1391 01:18:43,552 --> 01:18:44,820 [Vic] 'Cause I wanna welcome you in. 1392 01:18:44,886 --> 01:18:48,056 I know you got a little back and forth here with Wes Lee. 1393 01:18:48,123 --> 01:18:50,292 How you feeling after the last 72 hours? 1394 01:18:50,358 --> 01:18:56,131 [Dominik] I wish I could say I feel great. I am still the North American Champion. 1395 01:18:56,198 --> 01:18:59,334 [audience cheering] 1396 01:18:59,401 --> 01:19:04,506 [Johnny Gargano's theme song, "Rebel Heart" playing] 1397 01:19:04,573 --> 01:19:10,812 [Alicia] And here comes Johnny Gargano! 1398 01:19:10,879 --> 01:19:13,915 [Vic] Well, here comes a man who some consider, Dom, 1399 01:19:13,982 --> 01:19:18,787 to be the greatest North American Champion of all time. 1400 01:19:18,854 --> 01:19:19,888 [Booker] Hey, come on. 1401 01:19:21,223 --> 01:19:24,159 [Vic] NXT universe on their feet. 1402 01:19:24,226 --> 01:19:26,428 [audience cheering] 1403 01:19:26,495 --> 01:19:29,397 [Vic] And a week from Saturday, two unique matches will happen, 1404 01:19:29,464 --> 01:19:31,399 the Iron Survivor Challenge matches. 1405 01:19:31,466 --> 01:19:34,669 Don't miss out on the final Premium Live Event of the year, 1406 01:19:34,736 --> 01:19:36,304 NXT Deadline. 1407 01:19:36,371 --> 01:19:38,673 [audience cheering] 1408 01:19:40,809 --> 01:19:43,378 [Vic] Look, Johnny Gargano's got the most North American title reigns at three. 1409 01:19:43,445 --> 01:19:45,514 -[Booker] The disrespect. -[Vic] What are you talking about? 1410 01:19:45,580 --> 01:19:48,817 [Booker] I mean, the greatest North American Champion of all time… 1411 01:19:48,884 --> 01:19:50,185 [Vic] Johnny Gargano. 1412 01:19:50,252 --> 01:19:53,555 [Booker] Dominik Mysterio is the reason why we're having this matchup. 1413 01:19:53,622 --> 01:19:56,324 [Vic] Dominik Mysterio is the reason Wes Lee doesn't have a championship. 1414 01:19:56,391 --> 01:19:58,960 [Booker] [inaudible] right here. Abide with one thing right now. 1415 01:19:59,027 --> 01:20:02,297 [Dominik] I'm the reason this championship is talked about, huh? 1416 01:20:02,364 --> 01:20:03,532 [Booker] Come on, man. 1417 01:20:03,598 --> 01:20:05,133 -[bell ringing] -[audience chanting indistinctly] 1418 01:20:05,200 --> 01:20:08,236 [Booker] Why is it got so loud? What, Vic? 1419 01:20:08,303 --> 01:20:10,539 [Vic] The NXT universe showing their love 1420 01:20:10,605 --> 01:20:13,341 for all these former North American Champions. 1421 01:20:13,408 --> 01:20:16,244 And that, Dominik, we do have to thank you for. 1422 01:20:16,311 --> 01:20:20,081 The fact that these three are back. And Wes Lee just got squashed. 1423 01:20:20,148 --> 01:20:22,851 And there's Gargano, there's Cameron Grimes. 1424 01:20:22,918 --> 01:20:24,719 [Booker] You know what I'd say on that? 1425 01:20:24,786 --> 01:20:26,788 -Greatest? Stop! -[Vic] Oh, no. Bam. 1426 01:20:26,855 --> 01:20:31,426 [Booker] Oh, yes. I love this big man, Bronson Reed, 1427 01:20:31,493 --> 01:20:33,061 [audience chanting] 1428 01:20:33,128 --> 01:20:36,898 [Vic] NXT universe on their feet. It's a fever pitch. 1429 01:20:36,965 --> 01:20:42,571 It's the main event and Bronson Reed is becoming a one-man wrecking crew 1430 01:20:42,637 --> 01:20:47,442 in this main event, that Wes Lee so desperately needs to win. 1431 01:20:47,509 --> 01:20:49,578 [audience cheering] 1432 01:20:49,644 --> 01:20:52,147 [Vic] Can Wes Lee overcome the odds? 1433 01:20:56,051 --> 01:20:59,020 It is the main event, NXT Fatal 4-Way. 1434 01:20:59,087 --> 01:21:01,990 Three of the greatest North American Champions of all time, 1435 01:21:02,057 --> 01:21:05,093 Gargano, Reed, Grimes taking on Wes Lee. 1436 01:21:05,160 --> 01:21:10,699 Wes Lee, who needs to win to face the current North American winner, 1437 01:21:10,765 --> 01:21:14,202 "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio at Deadline. 1438 01:21:14,269 --> 01:21:17,572 [Dominik] The greatest North American Champion, Dominik Mysterio it is. 1439 01:21:17,639 --> 01:21:20,375 [Vic] The greatest North American Champion, Dominik Mysterio. 1440 01:21:20,442 --> 01:21:21,977 [Booker] I second that. 1441 01:21:22,043 --> 01:21:24,145 [Vic] I look around, I don't even see Wes Lee. 1442 01:21:24,212 --> 01:21:26,982 I just see Bronson Reed destroying everything in his path. 1443 01:21:27,048 --> 01:21:33,922 The largest North American Champion ever, at 330 pounds. Loves to hurt others. 1444 01:21:33,989 --> 01:21:35,624 No fear, no remorse. 1445 01:21:35,690 --> 01:21:39,261 You gotta wonder if he's feeling the effects of the Mastodon brawl 1446 01:21:39,327 --> 01:21:41,162 with Ivar from RAW last night. 1447 01:21:41,229 --> 01:21:44,733 [Booker] It seems like everyone's working on the same page right now, 1448 01:21:44,799 --> 01:21:46,368 trying to get the big man down. 1449 01:21:46,434 --> 01:21:53,241 [Vic] Seek, destroy, divide, conquer. Gotta keep swinging, boys. 1450 01:21:54,109 --> 01:21:56,111 [audience cheering] 1451 01:21:56,177 --> 01:21:58,747 [Vic] And finally the big man's down. 1452 01:21:58,813 --> 01:22:05,820 [audience chanting] "NXT!" 1453 01:22:08,423 --> 01:22:13,028 [Vic] Well, Dom, now look around. The numbers are a bit better for Wes Lee 1454 01:22:13,094 --> 01:22:15,697 to win this matchup with Bronson Reed isolated. 1455 01:22:15,764 --> 01:22:17,732 [Dominik] I don't know, it's still Wes Lee, 1456 01:22:17,799 --> 01:22:19,134 so he's probably gonna lose. 1457 01:22:19,200 --> 01:22:21,369 [Vic] Wes Lee's been able to overcome the odds in the past. 1458 01:22:21,436 --> 01:22:23,138 I'm surprised to see you smiling so much. 1459 01:22:23,204 --> 01:22:27,208 I'd have thought you'd have been a bit snake bitten coming into tonight. 1460 01:22:27,275 --> 01:22:28,843 [audience cheering] 1461 01:22:28,910 --> 01:22:31,913 -[Dominik] Very funny. -[Booker] Yeah, that was real funny. 1462 01:22:31,980 --> 01:22:34,215 [Vic] I apologize. So, I wanna ask you a question. 1463 01:22:34,282 --> 01:22:38,853 This place is deafening right now. And Dom, take a look in the ring. 1464 01:22:38,920 --> 01:22:41,289 Wes Lee, Johnny Gargano. 1465 01:22:41,356 --> 01:22:43,091 [Dominik] Yeah, I've beaten both those guys. 1466 01:22:43,158 --> 01:22:45,894 [audience shouting indistinctly] 1467 01:22:45,960 --> 01:22:50,432 [audience chanting] "NXT!" 1468 01:22:50,498 --> 01:22:54,035 [Vic] Johnny Gargano said he was back for moments like these. 1469 01:22:54,836 --> 01:22:58,006 And for Johnny Gargano, making a little bit of history tonight, 1470 01:22:58,073 --> 01:23:02,777 this is the 105th NXT televised match. The most of all time. 1471 01:23:02,844 --> 01:23:03,912 [Booker] The action. 1472 01:23:04,746 --> 01:23:07,949 -[Vic] And the pace quickening. -[Booker] Oh! 1473 01:23:08,016 --> 01:23:10,518 -[audience applauding] -[Booker] Yeah. 1474 01:23:10,986 --> 01:23:14,889 [Vic] I wanna take this moment, Dom, as we have to thank you for this matchup. 1475 01:23:14,956 --> 01:23:18,593 This Fatal 4-Way is because of you, is why we have this here tonight. 1476 01:23:18,660 --> 01:23:20,628 -[Booker] Wow. Thank you. -[Vic] I'm not thanking you. 1477 01:23:20,695 --> 01:23:23,331 -[Booker] Finally, give him his prop. -[Vic] I have given him his prop. 1478 01:23:23,398 --> 01:23:25,500 [Dominik] Thank you. Yep, one of the greatest. 1479 01:23:25,567 --> 01:23:30,205 [Vic] Two for one. Uranage's special from Bronson Reed. 1480 01:23:30,271 --> 01:23:34,376 But I have to ask, if you ask the majority of the NXT universe, 1481 01:23:34,442 --> 01:23:38,146 some believe that you're afraid of Wes Lee. Is that true? 1482 01:23:38,213 --> 01:23:42,317 [Dominik] I am not afraid of Wes Lee. Wes Lee just gets lucky. 1483 01:23:42,384 --> 01:23:45,887 And from what I can remember, I've beaten Wes Lee already. 1484 01:23:45,954 --> 01:23:47,956 [audience chattering] 1485 01:23:48,023 --> 01:23:50,725 [Booker] In the second that I like everything about Wes Lee, 1486 01:23:50,792 --> 01:23:55,030 the person we need to be thinking about right now is Bronson Reed, Bronson. 1487 01:23:55,096 --> 01:23:57,632 What do you think about that, Dom? Talk to me. 1488 01:23:57,699 --> 01:24:01,770 [Dominik] I mean, Mami gave me a little extra, you know, allowance money 1489 01:24:01,836 --> 01:24:06,041 to be able to get Bronson over here, but, my goodness, 1490 01:24:06,107 --> 01:24:09,077 -I wouldn't wanna go against that man. -[Booker] Okay, okay. 1491 01:24:09,144 --> 01:24:14,582 [Vic] And look at the strength. Cameron Grimes, Wes Lee, well… 1492 01:24:14,649 --> 01:24:17,152 [audience cheering] 1493 01:24:17,218 --> 01:24:18,253 [Vic laughing] 1494 01:24:18,319 --> 01:24:22,257 -[audience chattering] -[Vic laughing] 1495 01:24:22,323 --> 01:24:24,993 That will drop anyone. 1496 01:24:25,059 --> 01:24:27,195 [audience chanting indistinctly] 1497 01:24:27,262 --> 01:24:28,596 [Vic] If that happened to you… 1498 01:24:30,865 --> 01:24:33,334 If that happened to you, Mami wouldn't be very happy, would she? 1499 01:24:33,401 --> 01:24:34,936 [Dominik] No, but that wouldn't happen to me 1500 01:24:35,003 --> 01:24:37,072 'cause I wouldn't put myself in that situation. 1501 01:24:37,138 --> 01:24:39,240 [Booker] Oh, big shot. 1502 01:24:40,375 --> 01:24:41,843 Here we go. 1503 01:24:41,910 --> 01:24:45,847 [audience chanting] "This is awesome!" 1504 01:24:45,914 --> 01:24:50,685 [Vic] This is our main event here on NXT, Cameron Grimes taking it to Johnny Gargano 1505 01:24:50,752 --> 01:24:54,255 and Wes Lee, Bronson Reed also in this 4-Way matchup. 1506 01:24:54,322 --> 01:24:56,991 If Wes Lee wins, he'll face Dominik Mysterio, 1507 01:24:57,058 --> 01:24:58,493 who's joining us on commentary, 1508 01:24:58,560 --> 01:25:00,361 for the Norther American title at Deadline. 1509 01:25:00,428 --> 01:25:05,133 If he loses, Dom, he'll never be able to challenge you again for your title. 1510 01:25:05,200 --> 01:25:07,335 [Dominik] Sounds about right. Because I don't… 1511 01:25:07,402 --> 01:25:10,438 -Looking at these odds… Look at this. -[Booker] God, Hayes! 1512 01:25:10,505 --> 01:25:14,108 -[Dominik] Nobody is gonna win. -[Vic] [inaudible] has tapped the deck. 1513 01:25:14,175 --> 01:25:17,745 [audience cheering] 1514 01:25:17,812 --> 01:25:21,382 [Vic] And all four of these superstars have their own history with that title. 1515 01:25:21,449 --> 01:25:24,552 Cameron Grimes won the North American title in memory of his father, 1516 01:25:24,619 --> 01:25:30,258 a very emotional championship reign. Wes Lee had such a pace as champion. 1517 01:25:30,325 --> 01:25:34,229 Said that the North American title made him the man that he is 1518 01:25:34,295 --> 01:25:37,232 and he's willing to do anything for this opportunity. 1519 01:25:37,298 --> 01:25:41,002 But just got his teeth kicked down his throat. 1520 01:25:41,936 --> 01:25:44,639 And there comes Gargano, the only superstar standing. 1521 01:25:44,706 --> 01:25:46,407 [Booker] What a match, Vic. 1522 01:25:46,474 --> 01:25:50,879 [audience chanting] "Johnny!" 1523 01:25:52,647 --> 01:25:55,984 [Vic] The pace has been quickening. Gargano flying. 1524 01:25:56,050 --> 01:26:00,021 Oh, I just saw my life flash before my eyes. 1525 01:26:00,088 --> 01:26:01,623 -[Dominik] You're getting too close. -[Vic] What? 1526 01:26:01,689 --> 01:26:03,892 [Dominik] You're getting too close for the champ. 1527 01:26:03,958 --> 01:26:07,595 -[Vic] Gargano wiping out Lee. -[Booker] Vic, I asked you a second ago, 1528 01:26:07,662 --> 01:26:11,499 what do the fans like about this guy? So much there, I'm seeing it. Wow. 1529 01:26:11,566 --> 01:26:16,271 [Vic] You've gotta wonder if Gargano, who wipes out another superstar, 1530 01:26:16,337 --> 01:26:19,574 maybe he's thinking about a possible fourth reign 1531 01:26:19,641 --> 01:26:21,142 with that North American title. 1532 01:26:21,209 --> 01:26:24,045 [Dominik] Ain't no way. Like I said, I already beat him. 1533 01:26:24,112 --> 01:26:27,982 [audience cheering] 1534 01:26:28,049 --> 01:26:34,989 -[Booker] Just think about it, Vic. -[audience chanting] "Johnny, Wes Lee." 1535 01:26:37,125 --> 01:26:39,928 -[Booker] Think about it for a second… -[Vic] What a Spear! 1536 01:26:39,994 --> 01:26:42,864 -[Booker] Johnny Gargano punching… -[Vic] Gargano puts in the cover. 1537 01:26:42,931 --> 01:26:46,401 If he pits him, Lee's going to lose his [inaudible] second. 1538 01:26:46,467 --> 01:26:51,739 [Booker] That just shows you how important the North American Championship truly is. 1539 01:26:51,806 --> 01:26:52,640 [audience chattering] 1540 01:26:52,707 --> 01:26:55,944 [Vic] Okay, and Dominik Mysterio has taken the title to new heights. 1541 01:26:56,010 --> 01:26:58,580 Even I can't sit here and deny that. It's on Monday. 1542 01:26:58,646 --> 01:27:01,416 He takes it to Monday Night RAW premium live. It's all over the world. 1543 01:27:01,482 --> 01:27:04,719 You have to wonder, does Johnny Gargano realizes that? 1544 01:27:04,786 --> 01:27:08,590 Cameron Grimes realizes that. Lee into the cover for the opportunity. 1545 01:27:08,656 --> 01:27:14,963 Bronson Reed realizes that as well, the prestige of this championship 1546 01:27:15,029 --> 01:27:20,802 as… Boom! Wes Lee a half second away from facing you, Dom, in Bridgeport. 1547 01:27:20,868 --> 01:27:25,740 [audience chanting] "NXT!" 1548 01:27:29,377 --> 01:27:34,082 [Vic] Wes Lee said the title made him who he is today. He wants one more crack. 1549 01:27:34,148 --> 01:27:38,987 But right now, he just got caught in a snap, crackle and possibly… 1550 01:27:39,053 --> 01:27:41,623 -[Booker] Oh, my God. -[Dominik] That was nice. 1551 01:27:41,689 --> 01:27:44,158 [Booker] Spinebuster. That's it! That's it! 1552 01:27:44,225 --> 01:27:47,528 [Vic] And Wes Lee just saw his championship dreams 1553 01:27:47,595 --> 01:27:49,497 flash in a half second. 1554 01:27:50,164 --> 01:27:53,568 Cameron Grimes back to his feet. Bam. High Angle Slam. 1555 01:27:53,635 --> 01:27:58,573 And Dom almost came out of his seat 'cause Dom, you realize, Wes Lee loses, 1556 01:27:58,640 --> 01:28:02,944 he never again has to face you for that North American Championship. 1557 01:28:03,411 --> 01:28:05,747 -[Dominik] Correct. -[Vic] You certainly have stacked the odds 1558 01:28:05,813 --> 01:28:08,216 against Wes Lee. Cameron Grimes battling back. 1559 01:28:08,282 --> 01:28:11,052 I'll ask you this. Cameron Grimes is rolling right now. 1560 01:28:11,119 --> 01:28:15,990 Will one of these other superstars may get a chance at the championship? 1561 01:28:16,057 --> 01:28:18,926 Like Cameron Grimes, if he can pull it off. 1562 01:28:18,993 --> 01:28:20,928 No, that wasn't part of the deal. 1563 01:28:22,263 --> 01:28:24,766 [Vic] What do you mean? If they win, they don't get a chance? 1564 01:28:24,832 --> 01:28:28,269 [Dominik] No, that's not how this works. I got to pick them. 1565 01:28:28,336 --> 01:28:29,671 [audience cheering] 1566 01:28:29,737 --> 01:28:32,607 [Dominik] Did you forget I run all of WWE? 1567 01:28:32,674 --> 01:28:35,343 [Booker] That's gangster, dawg. That's gangster. 1568 01:28:35,410 --> 01:28:40,948 -I like that. -[audience chanting] "This is awesome." 1569 01:28:41,783 --> 01:28:44,652 [Vic] It certainly is and there's Johnny Gargano again, 1570 01:28:44,719 --> 01:28:46,287 who got dropped by Bronson Reed. 1571 01:28:46,354 --> 01:28:49,757 I was getting ready to talk about Gargano being rejuvenated on RAW, 1572 01:28:49,824 --> 01:28:54,329 since his DIY reunion with Tommaso Ciampa. 1573 01:28:54,395 --> 01:28:57,699 But Bronson Reed has shut down all momentum in this match up 1574 01:28:57,765 --> 01:29:01,869 and, Dom, this is the ace in the hole of the champions that you selected. 1575 01:29:01,936 --> 01:29:05,740 'Cause who can stop "Big" Bronson Reed? 1576 01:29:06,641 --> 01:29:07,475 [Dominik] Man! 1577 01:29:07,542 --> 01:29:10,378 [Vic] This goes to show what Mami has put together. 1578 01:29:10,445 --> 01:29:12,847 [Booker] Oh, look at this monster, Vic. 1579 01:29:12,914 --> 01:29:18,119 Look at this monster. Monster Reed. Oh, my God, man. 1580 01:29:18,186 --> 01:29:24,092 -[Vic] Holy crap. -[audience chanting] "Holy shit!" 1581 01:29:29,664 --> 01:29:32,233 [Vic] Booker, in your two-time Hall of Fame career… 1582 01:29:32,300 --> 01:29:35,536 And cover almost. Cameron Grimes just kicked out 1583 01:29:35,603 --> 01:29:38,606 which also keeps Wes Lee's championship dreams alive. 1584 01:29:38,673 --> 01:29:40,908 Have you ever seen someone with strength like Bronson Reed? 1585 01:29:40,975 --> 01:29:45,079 [Booker] Look, you're talking about the Enforcer, the Ultimate Enforcer. 1586 01:29:45,146 --> 01:29:46,247 That's Bronson Reed. 1587 01:29:46,314 --> 01:29:50,752 Let me tell you, you couldn't have picked a better man, dawg, dawg. 1588 01:29:50,818 --> 01:29:53,921 [Dominik] And you know, this was… I can't take all the credit. 1589 01:29:53,988 --> 01:29:57,725 -Mami helped me on this one. -[Booker] Oh, Mami. I love Mami. 1590 01:29:57,792 --> 01:30:00,428 -[Dominik] Me too. -[Booker] Always a good job. [laughing] 1591 01:30:00,495 --> 01:30:04,866 [Vic] We're gonna stay with this matchup until we have a finish, 1592 01:30:04,932 --> 01:30:06,934 'til we find out who's the winner. 1593 01:30:07,001 --> 01:30:12,106 Until we find out if Wes Lee can overcome the odds and hit the Deadline 1594 01:30:12,173 --> 01:30:17,044 or if Wes Lee will never, ever again challenge "Dirty" Dom 1595 01:30:17,111 --> 01:30:19,580 -for the North American Championship. -[Booker] Oh, here we go. 1596 01:30:19,647 --> 01:30:21,849 [Vic] What is Grimes thinking? Does he have the strength? 1597 01:30:21,916 --> 01:30:24,986 [Booker] Wes Lee has been fighting uphill this whole match, Vic. 1598 01:30:25,052 --> 01:30:27,355 He hadn't been able to get in the game at all. 1599 01:30:27,422 --> 01:30:28,756 -But this could… -[Vic] Two men? 1600 01:30:28,823 --> 01:30:30,691 [Booker] This could be the game-changer… -[Vic] Three men. 1601 01:30:30,758 --> 01:30:31,759 [Booker] …right here. 1602 01:30:31,826 --> 01:30:35,029 [audience cheering] 1603 01:30:36,664 --> 01:30:38,433 [Booker] Bam. Wow. 1604 01:30:38,499 --> 01:30:39,867 [Vic] The whole building… 1605 01:30:39,934 --> 01:30:42,103 -[Dominik] How did the ring not fall? -[Vic] …just shook. 1606 01:30:42,170 --> 01:30:44,939 [audience chanting] "Holy shit!" 1607 01:30:50,111 --> 01:30:55,383 [Vic] Bam! Unbelievable what those three men did. 1608 01:30:55,450 --> 01:30:57,351 But we have to continue to remember, 1609 01:30:57,418 --> 01:31:00,421 for Wes Lee, it's about more than just winning this matchup. 1610 01:31:00,488 --> 01:31:02,290 It's about the man sitting to my left. 1611 01:31:02,356 --> 01:31:05,993 It's about "Dirty" Dom. It's about the North American title. 1612 01:31:06,060 --> 01:31:09,564 It's about going to the Premium Live Event to get his life back, 1613 01:31:09,630 --> 01:31:13,234 to become champion again at Deadline in Bridgeport, 1614 01:31:13,301 --> 01:31:17,271 a week from Saturday, the final Premium Live Event of the year. 1615 01:31:17,338 --> 01:31:19,674 [Booker] Man, you would think Wes Lee would lay out 1616 01:31:19,740 --> 01:31:23,611 and try to stay outta harm's way, but he's right here to fight, man. 1617 01:31:23,678 --> 01:31:27,849 [Vic] He's gotta fight for everything and fight like his life depends on it. 1618 01:31:27,915 --> 01:31:30,117 And again, it's all courtesy of "Dirty" Dom, 1619 01:31:30,184 --> 01:31:33,087 who has been smiling with every punch, every drop. 1620 01:31:33,154 --> 01:31:35,590 And Lee falls into the cover. Lee falls into the cover. 1621 01:31:35,656 --> 01:31:37,692 And a kick out by Cameron Grimes. 1622 01:31:37,758 --> 01:31:40,795 [Booker] Oh, the car crash right there. That was ugly, Vic. 1623 01:31:41,762 --> 01:31:45,166 [Vic] Cameron Grimes, too, has had great success in NXT. 1624 01:31:45,967 --> 01:31:47,835 [Dominik] How is he still up? 1625 01:31:47,902 --> 01:31:51,505 Hee, mean! You thought it was a butt kick, right? 1626 01:31:51,572 --> 01:31:55,076 [Vic] And Dominik, the part of that is… Oh, Grimes caught him. Grimes caught him. 1627 01:31:55,142 --> 01:32:00,281 Lee's gotta kick out. And he did to keep his championship dreams alive. 1628 01:32:00,348 --> 01:32:02,183 [Booker] Cameron Grimes [inaudible] a moment. 1629 01:32:02,850 --> 01:32:04,285 [Vic] All three of these men, 1630 01:32:04,352 --> 01:32:06,120 [audience chanting] To the moon. 1631 01:32:06,187 --> 01:32:08,556 [Vic] Grimes, Gargano and Reed, fighting for a victory. 1632 01:32:08,623 --> 01:32:12,193 But it's Wes Lee's fighting for his life. It's Gargano who's standing, 1633 01:32:12,260 --> 01:32:16,631 Gargano, who's measuring Grimes. Forward back rocking Gargano. 1634 01:32:16,697 --> 01:32:20,268 -[man 6] Right there. -[Vic] Oh! Off the top rope. 1635 01:32:20,334 --> 01:32:22,536 Johnny coming right back in. Going up, going around. 1636 01:32:22,603 --> 01:32:27,441 Looking for the Gargano escape. Can he lock it in? Is Grimes gonna tap? 1637 01:32:27,508 --> 01:32:30,978 Is Grimes gonna tap? Lee's looking. Lee's sensing it. 1638 01:32:31,045 --> 01:32:35,516 Lee's gotta get back into the fight to break up the hold. Unbelievable. 1639 01:32:35,583 --> 01:32:40,121 -Into the cover, covering both men and… -[Booker] There comes that monster again 1640 01:32:40,187 --> 01:32:43,891 with that colossal, that bohemian. Oh, wow. 1641 01:32:43,958 --> 01:32:46,661 [Vic] Buckle bomb. And it's flat. 1642 01:32:46,727 --> 01:32:47,795 [audience cheering] 1643 01:32:47,862 --> 01:32:50,698 [Vic] Sent on one, sent on two. 1644 01:32:50,765 --> 01:32:56,604 [Booker] Gargano got all of it, though. He got all of what, 360 pounds here? 1645 01:32:56,671 --> 01:33:00,107 [Vic] And look for Dominik Mysterio, smiling in moments, 1646 01:33:00,174 --> 01:33:04,745 because he could be getting ready to put Wes Lee in the rear view mirror. 1647 01:33:04,812 --> 01:33:07,682 [audience chanting indistinctly] 1648 01:33:09,784 --> 01:33:11,819 [Vic] Hey, Dom, you asked earlier. I'll ask you, 1649 01:33:11,886 --> 01:33:13,721 where do you think Wes Lee's getting this from? 1650 01:33:13,788 --> 01:33:17,391 This is unbelievable even to you. You have to admit, the courage of Wes Lee. 1651 01:33:17,458 --> 01:33:20,027 [Dominik] No, he's just lucky. He's constantly lucky. 1652 01:33:20,094 --> 01:33:23,297 -[Booker] What now? -[audience cheering] 1653 01:33:23,364 --> 01:33:25,967 -[Booker] God! -[Dominik] He's like a little rabbit 1654 01:33:26,033 --> 01:33:28,636 has like a lucky rabbit's foot on him. 1655 01:33:28,703 --> 01:33:32,206 [Vic] Well, he's gonna need all the luck and then some 1656 01:33:32,273 --> 01:33:38,980 as Bronson Reed, looking for a title wave, looking for a tsunami. Hey! 1657 01:33:39,046 --> 01:33:41,349 -[Booker] What the… -[Vic] It's Ivar. 1658 01:33:41,415 --> 01:33:43,150 [Booker] Two big monsters going at it like it's… 1659 01:33:43,217 --> 01:33:44,785 [Vic] These mastodons. 1660 01:33:44,852 --> 01:33:46,087 [audience chattering] 1661 01:33:46,153 --> 01:33:49,290 [Vic] These two beat each other last night on RAW. 1662 01:33:49,357 --> 01:33:53,227 [audience shouting indistinctly] 1663 01:33:56,130 --> 01:33:57,698 [audience gasping] 1664 01:33:57,765 --> 01:34:00,134 -[Booker] Wow. -[Vic] Ivar. 1665 01:34:00,768 --> 01:34:03,270 These two are picking up where they left off. 1666 01:34:03,337 --> 01:34:06,107 [Booker] Dom, what do you think about the insurance policy? 1667 01:34:06,173 --> 01:34:09,176 [Dominik] I mean, I don't know what. 1668 01:34:09,243 --> 01:34:12,146 I can't even speak. Ivar wasn't supposed to be here. 1669 01:34:12,213 --> 01:34:15,316 [Vic] There's no disqualification, obviously, in this 4-Way matchup, 1670 01:34:15,383 --> 01:34:19,120 but I don't think Mami thought Ivar was going to come out here. 1671 01:34:19,186 --> 01:34:22,423 [Dominik] No. What is Ivar doing here? He's taking away… 1672 01:34:23,557 --> 01:34:25,626 [Vic] And now a look of worry on the face of Dom. 1673 01:34:25,693 --> 01:34:28,029 Cover. Gargano. Shoulders down, near fall. 1674 01:34:28,095 --> 01:34:31,599 Right back in, looking for a Crucifix. Got the shoulders down. 1675 01:34:31,666 --> 01:34:34,635 -Another near-fall. -[Booker] Oh, just not enough. 1676 01:34:34,702 --> 01:34:39,206 I think too much have been taken out of this young man, Wes Lee, this far. 1677 01:34:39,273 --> 01:34:41,075 Oh, wow! 1678 01:34:42,510 --> 01:34:44,245 [audience cheering] 1679 01:34:44,311 --> 01:34:48,049 [Vic] Came in! Kardiak Kick! Kardiak Kick! 1680 01:34:48,115 --> 01:34:50,551 -[Booker] Wow. -[audience counting] "One, two, three!" 1681 01:34:50,618 --> 01:34:54,121 [Vic] The Kardiak Kick overcomes the odds again. 1682 01:34:54,822 --> 01:35:00,828 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Wes Lee! 1683 01:35:01,495 --> 01:35:04,932 [audience chanting] "Wes!" 1684 01:35:09,637 --> 01:35:11,672 [Vic] Well, he can't hear me now, 1685 01:35:11,739 --> 01:35:17,178 but obviously, Dominik Mysterio not very happy. 1686 01:35:17,244 --> 01:35:19,680 [audience chanting] "Wes!" 1687 01:35:19,747 --> 01:35:21,415 [Booker] What a main event, Vic. 1688 01:35:21,482 --> 01:35:22,917 [audience chattering] 1689 01:35:22,983 --> 01:35:26,954 [Vic] You can call it passion, you can call it whatever you want, 1690 01:35:27,021 --> 01:35:29,023 Wes Lee had it on display. 1691 01:35:29,924 --> 01:35:33,561 Bronson Reed, as you call him, was the insurance policy. 1692 01:35:33,627 --> 01:35:38,899 He was about to maybe close the door on Wes Lee's championship dreams 1693 01:35:38,966 --> 01:35:41,669 when Ivar came out of nowhere. 1694 01:35:41,736 --> 01:35:45,072 And this is filling over from what transpired last night on Monday Night RAW, 1695 01:35:45,139 --> 01:35:49,243 where these two beat each other throughout the entire arena. 1696 01:35:49,310 --> 01:35:51,512 They did it again tonight, back in the ring. 1697 01:35:51,579 --> 01:35:56,217 They came in, connected, but so did the Kardiak Kick, right between the eyes, 1698 01:35:56,283 --> 01:35:59,220 and that punch is Wes Lee's ticket to Deadline 1699 01:35:59,286 --> 01:36:02,757 for the golden opportunity to get his life back. 1700 01:36:02,823 --> 01:36:07,328 You could call it passion, heart, will, or desire. 1701 01:36:08,662 --> 01:36:15,469 Wes Lee with one more hurdle to overcome. It's Wes Lee, it's Dominik Mysterio 1702 01:36:15,536 --> 01:36:19,473 for the North American Championship at Deadline. 1703 01:36:19,540 --> 01:36:22,610 [audience chanting] "Wes!" 1704 01:36:22,676 --> 01:36:27,281 [Wes Lee's theme song, "Assemble" playing] 1705 01:36:31,452 --> 01:36:35,589 [screaming indistinctly] 1706 01:36:36,657 --> 01:36:42,429 [Vic] Booker, the parking lot! It's Roxanne Perez. It's Kiana. 1707 01:36:42,496 --> 01:36:43,764 [chattering indistinctly] 1708 01:36:43,831 --> 01:36:45,266 We need more security. 1709 01:36:45,332 --> 01:36:48,102 Stay out of the parking lot. Stay out of the parking lot, Vic. 1710 01:36:48,169 --> 01:36:50,437 -Stop! Stop! Stop! -Break it up, break it up. 1711 01:36:50,504 --> 01:36:52,573 -Stop! -[shouting indistinctly] 1712 01:36:52,640 --> 01:36:54,308 Subtitle translation by: Min y]