1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,870 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:04,504 --> 00:00:05,572 [narrator] Then… 3 00:00:07,140 --> 00:00:10,010 -[Ric Flair] Whoo! -[The Rock] If you smell… 4 00:00:10,577 --> 00:00:12,178 [narrator] …now… 5 00:00:12,245 --> 00:00:14,114 [Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me. 6 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:17,117 -[Lemmy] The King of Kings. -[John Cena] You can't see me. 7 00:00:17,183 --> 00:00:18,351 [narrator] …forever… 8 00:00:23,089 --> 00:00:24,224 …together. 9 00:00:29,662 --> 00:00:31,498 ["All Fall Down" playing] 10 00:00:31,564 --> 00:00:35,902 [Vic] We're on the last train to Deadline. Welcome to NXT. 11 00:00:37,137 --> 00:00:38,071 [bell ringing] 12 00:00:38,138 --> 00:00:42,675 [Alicia] The following is a Last Chance Iron Survivor qualifying 13 00:00:42,742 --> 00:00:46,479 Fatal 4-Way match. 14 00:00:46,546 --> 00:00:51,217 Introducing first Roxanne Perez. 15 00:00:51,284 --> 00:00:53,086 [Vic] Booker, we got a lot to get to in this matchup. 16 00:00:53,153 --> 00:00:54,687 I want to go back 24 hours ago. 17 00:00:54,754 --> 00:00:58,491 It was right here at the WWE Performance Center, 18 00:00:58,558 --> 00:01:02,762 an altercation between Perez and Kiana James. 19 00:01:02,829 --> 00:01:07,834 [Booker] This is all about, you know, get your piece of the action thing. 20 00:01:07,901 --> 00:01:10,503 I like this. I like this a lot. 21 00:01:11,404 --> 00:01:14,140 [Vic] But we have seen these two brawling in the parking lot. 22 00:01:14,207 --> 00:01:19,112 Will Perez and James be able to look past the issues with one another 23 00:01:19,179 --> 00:01:22,782 -for a golden opportunity in Bridgeport? -[Booker] You need that fuel, man. 24 00:01:22,849 --> 00:01:25,852 ["One Of A Kind" playing] 25 00:01:29,923 --> 00:01:36,095 [Alicia] Accompanied by Jacy Jayne, Thea Hail. 26 00:01:36,162 --> 00:01:38,098 [Vic] Boy, here again, another superstar. 27 00:01:38,164 --> 00:01:42,001 There's a lot going on in the mind and the heart of Thea Hail, 28 00:01:42,068 --> 00:01:44,871 and still to come here tonight on NXT, 29 00:01:44,938 --> 00:01:48,808 Andre Chase will address the Chase U student body 30 00:01:48,875 --> 00:01:52,345 in a special assembly later on this evening. 31 00:01:52,412 --> 00:01:55,248 But with so much going on at Chase U, 32 00:01:55,315 --> 00:01:57,917 you can't tell me Thea Hail is fully in this match. 33 00:01:57,984 --> 00:02:01,121 -She's got to be distracted. -[Booker] No doubt she's distracted. 34 00:02:01,187 --> 00:02:05,725 I'm going to tell you right now, as far as this little scandal goes, 35 00:02:05,792 --> 00:02:10,330 there's a whole lot more that's going to come out on that. Trust me. 36 00:02:10,396 --> 00:02:13,199 [Vic] We thought there were issues with the CFP this past weekend. 37 00:02:13,266 --> 00:02:15,735 There's a lot of issues going on with Andre Chase. 38 00:02:16,503 --> 00:02:18,438 ♪ Yeah, let's go ♪ 39 00:02:18,505 --> 00:02:19,839 ♪ Everyday you know I gotta… ♪ 40 00:02:19,906 --> 00:02:23,576 [Alicia] Next, Fallon Henley. 41 00:02:23,643 --> 00:02:25,111 [Vic] I got to throw this out there, Book. 42 00:02:25,178 --> 00:02:27,347 -Saddle up, babe. -With all the issues we've brought up, 43 00:02:27,413 --> 00:02:30,083 Fallon Henley might be in the best position 44 00:02:30,150 --> 00:02:34,821 to win this thing and join Josh Briggs at Deadline, Saturday. 45 00:02:34,888 --> 00:02:36,556 [Booker] That'd be great, I mean, Fallon Henley, 46 00:02:36,623 --> 00:02:40,894 she knows the other side of [inaudible], former Tag Team Champion. 47 00:02:40,960 --> 00:02:42,495 -[Vic] Yeah. -[Booker] But it proves my point. 48 00:02:42,562 --> 00:02:44,297 It is so hard to get there, 49 00:02:44,364 --> 00:02:46,900 but it's so much harder to stay there, Vic. 50 00:02:46,966 --> 00:02:48,234 [propeller whirring] 51 00:02:48,301 --> 00:02:51,571 -[helicopter blades whirring] -[audience] Kiana! Kiana! 52 00:02:54,741 --> 00:02:58,745 [audience] Kiana! Kiana! Kiana! 53 00:02:58,811 --> 00:03:01,814 ["The Highest" playing] 54 00:03:07,487 --> 00:03:12,959 [Alicia] And her opponent, Kiana James. 55 00:03:13,026 --> 00:03:15,295 -[Booker] Boss. Boss, Vic. Boss. -[Vic] Oh, yeah, there you go. 56 00:03:15,361 --> 00:03:17,630 And we talked about all the issues with all four of these women. 57 00:03:17,697 --> 00:03:21,501 What are your keys to victory in this sort of matchup with all the animosity? 58 00:03:21,568 --> 00:03:23,536 Remember, no disqualification. 59 00:03:23,603 --> 00:03:25,605 [Booker] The first thing you gotta do in a match like this, 60 00:03:25,672 --> 00:03:28,408 you got to keep your head on a swivel and stay alert, man. 61 00:03:28,474 --> 00:03:33,079 And don't try to create opportunities. Just look for those opportunities. 62 00:03:33,146 --> 00:03:37,216 When a door opens, when a window cracks, you better get in there, man. 63 00:03:37,283 --> 00:03:40,653 [Vic] Perez not taking her eyes off James. It's a Last Chance Match. 64 00:03:40,720 --> 00:03:43,456 One of these four will head to Deadline 65 00:03:43,523 --> 00:03:46,192 and round out the field of five and right off rip. 66 00:03:46,259 --> 00:03:49,195 [Booker] It's simple, Vic. You win, you're in, man. 67 00:03:49,262 --> 00:03:50,997 That's what it's all about tonight. 68 00:03:51,064 --> 00:03:54,067 [Vic] And this is what we talked about right at when we saw Roxanne Perez, 69 00:03:54,133 --> 00:03:58,204 would Perez and James be able to look past each other 70 00:03:58,271 --> 00:04:00,406 and they couldn't keep their hands off each other right at the bell. 71 00:04:00,473 --> 00:04:02,275 [Booker] Like I said, you use that as fuel. 72 00:04:02,342 --> 00:04:05,311 That's like high-octane fuel, man. And you're gonna need that 73 00:04:05,378 --> 00:04:08,314 because you got three of the best that you are dealing with 74 00:04:08,381 --> 00:04:09,782 in the middle of this ring, dawg. 75 00:04:09,849 --> 00:04:11,918 [Vic] And remember, Jacy Jayne on the outside 76 00:04:11,985 --> 00:04:16,155 where she provide a X factor ability for Thea Hail. 77 00:04:16,889 --> 00:04:19,559 And when we talk about the Iron Survivor Challenge matchup, 78 00:04:19,626 --> 00:04:25,131 it will allow the winner to face the Women's Champion, Lyra Valkyria, 79 00:04:25,198 --> 00:04:29,602 as you see the champion looking on as this matchup continuing just underway. 80 00:04:29,669 --> 00:04:31,938 What a huge night this is, the final NXT 81 00:04:32,005 --> 00:04:36,743 before the final premium live event of the year, Deadline, Saturday. 82 00:04:40,813 --> 00:04:43,149 [Booker] It's gonna be good, man. Oh, it's gonna be good. 83 00:04:43,216 --> 00:04:46,819 And I must say, one of these ladies is gonna punch their ticket. 84 00:04:46,886 --> 00:04:50,490 This is just the beginning, man. This is just an appetizer. 85 00:04:50,556 --> 00:04:51,658 Oh, I can't wait. 86 00:04:51,724 --> 00:04:54,927 [Vic] Look, I see Thea Hail right now who's in control of this matchup. 87 00:04:54,994 --> 00:04:57,797 She's the only competitor to not wear gold in NXT. 88 00:04:57,864 --> 00:05:00,133 That's gotta add some fuel, right? Shoulders down. 89 00:05:00,199 --> 00:05:03,936 Wait a minute. Back and forth. Thea. Again, it only takes three seconds. 90 00:05:04,003 --> 00:05:05,271 Perez now on top. 91 00:05:05,338 --> 00:05:07,840 Looks like a crucifix from… Hail center of the ring. 92 00:05:07,907 --> 00:05:11,644 -Broken up by Henley. -[Booker] This thing is fluid, man. 93 00:05:11,711 --> 00:05:14,881 [Vic] Nice scissors takedown. Body scissors, pinning combination. 94 00:05:14,947 --> 00:05:18,351 Another near-fall, and Henley again trying to get back into this matchup. 95 00:05:18,418 --> 00:05:22,822 Rolls through, shoulders down, kick out. There's Perez. Perez coming right in. 96 00:05:22,889 --> 00:05:26,726 -Wheelbarrow, oh, face first! -[Booker] Oh, that could be it. 97 00:05:26,793 --> 00:05:29,595 And Thea just getting up on the count, but as I was mentioning… 98 00:05:29,662 --> 00:05:31,130 [Booker] No, no, back to your point. 99 00:05:31,197 --> 00:05:32,932 Thea Hail at the right place at the right time. 100 00:05:32,999 --> 00:05:36,502 And I told you, she's my rookie of the year, most improved. 101 00:05:36,569 --> 00:05:39,038 And we go back to the Great American Bash. 102 00:05:39,105 --> 00:05:42,508 It was so close, but think about one person, Andre Chase. 103 00:05:42,575 --> 00:05:46,646 [Vic] Ooh. Well, that one person's Kiana James. 104 00:05:46,713 --> 00:05:49,382 And that was a gnarly, nasty landing, like I said, 105 00:05:49,449 --> 00:05:50,516 could be said for James right now. 106 00:05:50,583 --> 00:05:52,518 And look, there's only two women left standing. 107 00:05:52,585 --> 00:05:55,755 It's Thea Hail, it's Fallon Henley. And Hail back in control. 108 00:05:55,822 --> 00:05:59,092 To your point, Book, about being the rookie of the year. 109 00:05:59,158 --> 00:06:01,994 [Booker] Look, if you ask me whom I will put my money on 110 00:06:02,061 --> 00:06:04,764 and who's the huntress in this matchup right here, 111 00:06:04,831 --> 00:06:06,366 it's definitely Thea Hail, Vic, 112 00:06:06,432 --> 00:06:09,435 she's got that young energy running through her veins. 113 00:06:09,502 --> 00:06:11,371 -[Vic] Oh! -[Booker] Oh, wow! 114 00:06:11,437 --> 00:06:14,707 [Vic] Yippee-ki-yay. And, oh, there goes Perez. 115 00:06:14,774 --> 00:06:17,777 I know you got a soft spot for Roxanne Perez, 116 00:06:17,844 --> 00:06:21,514 someone you've molded since her first day walking into a ring. 117 00:06:21,581 --> 00:06:24,383 -And wait a minute! -[screams] 118 00:06:24,450 --> 00:06:27,620 Hail wiping out the competition. I looked up for my monitor for a moment. 119 00:06:27,687 --> 00:06:31,424 I think Kiana James actually pulled Roxanne Perez 120 00:06:31,491 --> 00:06:33,893 into Hail, into harm's way. 121 00:06:33,960 --> 00:06:37,964 And wait a minute, Booker, remember, it's no disqualification. 122 00:06:38,030 --> 00:06:41,834 -Oh! -[Booker] Anything goes, na-na-na-na. 123 00:06:41,901 --> 00:06:45,772 -I like it, man. -[Vic] We've seen that bag full of bricks. 124 00:06:45,838 --> 00:06:49,842 We've seen that… Oh, no! Nasty landing for Perez. 125 00:06:51,544 --> 00:06:53,379 Who's headed to Deadline? 126 00:06:58,551 --> 00:07:01,621 [Vic] All four of these women vying for the final spot. 127 00:07:01,687 --> 00:07:05,024 This is their last chance to qualify for the Iron Survivor Challenge, 128 00:07:05,091 --> 00:07:07,960 a unique match this Saturday, to say the least, Book. 129 00:07:08,027 --> 00:07:10,163 [Booker] Yes, it is. It's that wild card show. 130 00:07:10,229 --> 00:07:14,567 The last chance to get in, Vic. And this is just, like I said, appetizer. 131 00:07:14,634 --> 00:07:19,806 That Iron Survivor Challenge is something totally, totally different, man. 132 00:07:19,872 --> 00:07:23,743 -Oh, here we go! Here we go! -[Vic] Unbelievable! 133 00:07:23,810 --> 00:07:25,745 Kiana James in control, 134 00:07:25,812 --> 00:07:29,615 and, of course, James, Perez competed in this matchup last year. 135 00:07:29,682 --> 00:07:32,418 James didn't secure one decision. 136 00:07:32,485 --> 00:07:35,021 [audience chanting] NXT! NXT! 137 00:07:35,087 --> 00:07:38,090 [Vic] But with offense like we're seeing here tonight, 138 00:07:38,157 --> 00:07:41,427 the maturity from Kiana James is game. 139 00:07:41,494 --> 00:07:45,164 She could be a difference-maker if she qualifies Saturday. 140 00:07:45,231 --> 00:07:47,366 [audience chanting] 141 00:07:47,433 --> 00:07:48,267 [Vic] Uh-oh. 142 00:07:48,334 --> 00:07:50,336 Big high crossbody by Perez. 143 00:07:50,403 --> 00:07:53,606 And Perez, of course, who won the Iron Survivor Challenge match last year, 144 00:07:53,673 --> 00:07:56,943 looking to repeat, looking to make more history here in NXT. 145 00:07:57,009 --> 00:07:59,479 [Booker] Oh, and look at the growth of Roxanne Perez. 146 00:07:59,545 --> 00:08:03,082 Her in-ring prowess. Just that attitude is totally different. 147 00:08:03,149 --> 00:08:06,619 The fight in Roxanne Perez. Oh, yes, man! 148 00:08:06,686 --> 00:08:08,221 [Vic] Certainly has added an edge to herself, 149 00:08:08,287 --> 00:08:11,591 and now is hitting anything and everything that moves, 150 00:08:11,657 --> 00:08:14,527 anything that gets in her way from tonight. 151 00:08:14,594 --> 00:08:18,664 -[Booker] Oh, here we go! Here we go! -Looking for Pop Rox and it's countered. 152 00:08:18,731 --> 00:08:20,800 [Booker] Always talking about being able to wrestle is one thing, 153 00:08:20,867 --> 00:08:23,369 but in this business, Vic, it's a hybrid business. 154 00:08:23,436 --> 00:08:26,172 You gotta know how to fight. You gotta know how to throw hands. 155 00:08:26,239 --> 00:08:30,510 And here we… Oh, beautiful shot. Beautiful shot by Roxanne Perez. 156 00:08:31,444 --> 00:08:34,514 [Vic] Kiana James now is the one standing tall moments ago, 157 00:08:34,580 --> 00:08:38,451 and instead, she is lying. 158 00:08:38,518 --> 00:08:40,987 -[Booker laughs] Oh, yeah! -[Vic] Oh, wait a second. 159 00:08:41,053 --> 00:08:44,891 [Booker] You know what this calls in? We about to take it to the street. 160 00:08:44,957 --> 00:08:46,292 [inaudible]. 161 00:08:46,359 --> 00:08:48,895 Get out of the way, man. Move! Move! Move! 162 00:08:50,796 --> 00:08:55,401 [Vic] Booker, remember, there is no disqualification in this matchup. 163 00:08:55,468 --> 00:08:57,336 [Booker] You know what I said at the beginning of this thing? 164 00:08:57,403 --> 00:09:00,940 You win, you're in, that's what it's all about, man. 165 00:09:01,007 --> 00:09:02,608 [Vic] Right now it's not about winning. 166 00:09:02,675 --> 00:09:05,611 It's about survival, and if you can survive tonight, 167 00:09:05,678 --> 00:09:08,080 you have a chance to become the Iron Survivor… 168 00:09:08,147 --> 00:09:09,615 Holy hell. 169 00:09:10,716 --> 00:09:13,319 …this Saturday, but I'm taking a look in the ring. 170 00:09:13,386 --> 00:09:15,454 These two are out here. We've mentioned it, Booker. 171 00:09:15,521 --> 00:09:18,124 Could they look past themselves in this match? 172 00:09:18,190 --> 00:09:20,326 [Booker] Vic, Vic, it's a fight like that, 173 00:09:20,393 --> 00:09:25,665 definitely not keeping the eyes on the prize could be a mistake. 174 00:09:25,731 --> 00:09:29,735 [Vic] As we mentioned, no disqualifications, no count-outs, 175 00:09:29,802 --> 00:09:32,271 and these two now in a very precarious position. 176 00:09:32,338 --> 00:09:34,173 -[Booker] Move, move, Vic. -[Vic] What do you mean? 177 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:37,743 [Booker] Give me some space, man. [Vic] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 178 00:09:37,810 --> 00:09:44,550 [audience chanting] Roxy! Roxy! Roxy! Roxy! Roxy! Roxy! Roxy! 179 00:09:44,617 --> 00:09:47,286 -[Vic] Oh! -[audience cheering] 180 00:09:50,122 --> 00:09:55,127 -[audience chanting] Holy shit! Holy shit! -[Booker laughs] Oh, bad! 181 00:09:55,194 --> 00:10:00,600 [audience chanting] Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! 182 00:10:02,969 --> 00:10:06,973 [Vic] Booker, both women teetering. Both may have just wiped themselves out. 183 00:10:07,039 --> 00:10:09,108 And look, Jacy Jayne trying to rally Hail. 184 00:10:09,175 --> 00:10:10,710 Hail, is she gonna make it? Is she… 185 00:10:10,776 --> 00:10:13,479 Oh, kick out by Fallon Henley. 186 00:10:13,546 --> 00:10:15,681 -And now Henley, wow, right in! -[Booker] Beautiful. 187 00:10:15,748 --> 00:10:18,918 -[Vic] Big kick, cover! -One! Two! Three! 188 00:10:18,985 --> 00:10:21,988 -Fallon Henley is headed to Deadline. -[bell ringing] 189 00:10:22,855 --> 00:10:27,693 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Fallon Henley! 190 00:10:27,760 --> 00:10:31,697 ♪ Yeah, gonna be all right, yeah, yeah ♪ 191 00:10:31,764 --> 00:10:33,499 [Vic] Henley makes the most 192 00:10:33,566 --> 00:10:38,070 of her Last Chance opportunity here tonight. 193 00:10:38,137 --> 00:10:41,540 ♪ Get up and go, saddle up, saddle up ♪ 194 00:10:41,607 --> 00:10:45,678 [Vic] I can't get over what's right here at our feet. 195 00:10:47,613 --> 00:10:50,483 And what I mean by that is, Booker, 196 00:10:50,549 --> 00:10:53,486 these two are willing to destroy each other, 197 00:10:53,552 --> 00:10:57,023 to essentially destroy their opportunity. 198 00:10:57,089 --> 00:11:00,760 Unbelievable, the lengths these two are willing to go here tonight. 199 00:11:00,826 --> 00:11:03,496 But the door was open for the other two competitors. 200 00:11:03,562 --> 00:11:06,899 Thea Hail was two seconds away from glory, 201 00:11:06,966 --> 00:11:09,802 but in the end, bang, it was Fallon Henley, 202 00:11:09,869 --> 00:11:15,007 who was able to persevere here tonight, and is now headed to Bridgeport. 203 00:11:15,074 --> 00:11:20,713 And Fallon Henley, who's looking to prove she is the top shelf of NXT. 204 00:11:20,780 --> 00:11:27,253 Can she be the Iron Survivor this Saturday at Deadline? 205 00:11:32,992 --> 00:11:34,927 ♪ Everyday You know I gotta hit the trail ♪ 206 00:11:34,994 --> 00:11:38,264 ♪ Hear them horse shoes clicking As I pull up on the real ♪ 207 00:11:39,298 --> 00:11:42,902 [Vic] Well, there we see Ilja Dragunov, the Champion, arriving. 208 00:11:42,968 --> 00:11:46,105 Still to come, he will meet face-to-face 209 00:11:46,172 --> 00:11:49,175 with his challenger on Saturday, Baron Corbin. 210 00:11:50,976 --> 00:11:55,648 ♪ Thought you'd found someone To love you ♪ 211 00:11:57,883 --> 00:12:03,089 ♪ I do it for the love for the game I do it for the love for the game ♪ 212 00:12:03,155 --> 00:12:04,757 ♪ I do it for the love for the… ♪ 213 00:12:04,824 --> 00:12:09,495 ♪ Thought you'd found someone To love you ♪ 214 00:12:11,764 --> 00:12:16,635 ♪ I do it for the love for the game I do it for the love for the game ♪ 215 00:12:16,702 --> 00:12:18,704 ♪ I do it for the love for the game ♪ 216 00:12:18,771 --> 00:12:21,574 Lyra, we just saw four women give it everything they had 217 00:12:21,640 --> 00:12:22,908 in the Last Chance Match. 218 00:12:22,975 --> 00:12:25,845 The Iron Survivor challenge field is now set. 219 00:12:25,911 --> 00:12:28,114 Who do you see winning at Deadline? 220 00:12:28,180 --> 00:12:30,783 Fallon called her shot, and fair play to her. 221 00:12:30,850 --> 00:12:33,018 This Iron Survivor challenge is so must-see, 222 00:12:33,085 --> 00:12:34,620 I'm heading to Deadlinemyself, 223 00:12:34,687 --> 00:12:37,223 -because I can't imagine not meeting… -[speaking Spanish] 224 00:12:38,290 --> 00:12:40,159 Sorry, Lyra, you're really getting ahead of yourself 225 00:12:40,226 --> 00:12:42,161 thinking about this Iron Survivor challenge. 226 00:12:42,228 --> 00:12:44,830 I can cash in this contract whenever I want. 227 00:12:44,897 --> 00:12:48,300 Maybe I'll go to Deadlinetoo, or maybe I'll cash it in tonight. 228 00:12:49,568 --> 00:12:52,171 The power's in your hands, Lola. 229 00:12:52,238 --> 00:12:55,708 -I'm ready whenever you are. -I'm always ready, baby. 230 00:12:55,775 --> 00:12:58,110 Or maybe you'll get an early Christmas present, 231 00:12:58,177 --> 00:12:59,445 and Lola will cash in that contract 232 00:12:59,512 --> 00:13:02,781 for a WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match. 233 00:13:02,848 --> 00:13:06,452 Now that seems like a great idea. 234 00:13:06,519 --> 00:13:10,122 [speaking Spanish] You should really mind your own business. 235 00:13:10,189 --> 00:13:13,192 -Seems like someone's projecting. -[speaking Spanish] 236 00:13:13,259 --> 00:13:16,061 Let's see if you are always ready for a fight, 237 00:13:16,128 --> 00:13:20,199 like you say you are, Lola, because I am. 238 00:13:20,266 --> 00:13:22,101 -Oh, yeah? -[speaking Spanish] 239 00:13:22,168 --> 00:13:24,036 Not now. Do it in the ring. 240 00:13:29,909 --> 00:13:33,579 [Vic] Well, Booker, what we do know, there is the No.1 Contender 241 00:13:33,646 --> 00:13:36,982 for the North American Champion. 242 00:13:37,049 --> 00:13:39,218 -Booker, on clutches? -[Booker] That's not good. 243 00:13:39,285 --> 00:13:41,954 -[Vic] Booker, did you know about this? -That's not good, Vic. 244 00:13:43,889 --> 00:13:48,027 [narrator] Smart Moves in WWE is brought to you by Progressive. 245 00:13:48,093 --> 00:13:51,964 Protect more, and you could save more when you bundle with Progressive. 246 00:13:53,766 --> 00:13:54,767 [Vic] Fatal 4-Way, 247 00:13:54,834 --> 00:13:57,436 three of the greatest North American Champions of all time, 248 00:13:57,503 --> 00:14:02,107 Gargano, Reed, Grimes, taking on Wes Lee, who needs to win 249 00:14:02,174 --> 00:14:05,678 to face the current North American Champion, 250 00:14:05,744 --> 00:14:09,014 "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio at Deadline, 251 00:14:09,081 --> 00:14:14,253 or if Wes Lee will never, ever again challenge Dirty Dom 252 00:14:14,320 --> 00:14:16,055 for the North American Championship? 253 00:14:17,356 --> 00:14:22,595 It's a fever pitch. It's the main event that Wes Lee so desperately needs to win. 254 00:14:24,496 --> 00:14:26,599 [Booker] Good God, man. 255 00:14:27,166 --> 00:14:28,434 Wow. 256 00:14:29,902 --> 00:14:34,840 [Vic] Cave In, Kardiak Kick, Kardiak Kick! 257 00:14:34,907 --> 00:14:37,509 -[Booker] Wow. -One, two, three. 258 00:14:37,576 --> 00:14:40,846 [Vic] The Kardiak Kid overcomes the odds again. 259 00:14:48,520 --> 00:14:51,257 ["Assemble" playing] 260 00:14:51,323 --> 00:14:55,728 [Alicia] Please welcome Wes Lee. 261 00:15:00,332 --> 00:15:07,072 [audience chanting] Wes! Wes! Wes! Wes! Wes! Wes! Wes! 262 00:15:07,139 --> 00:15:08,941 Wes! Wes! 263 00:15:09,008 --> 00:15:10,175 Look, y'all. 264 00:15:12,144 --> 00:15:16,749 We are four days away from Deadline. 265 00:15:19,518 --> 00:15:25,858 I was imagining smacking Dirty Dom all around the Total Mortgage Arena. 266 00:15:27,326 --> 00:15:31,263 Hearing that one, two, three, 267 00:15:31,330 --> 00:15:36,435 and then Alicia's beautiful angelic voice announcing, 268 00:15:36,502 --> 00:15:43,042 "And new NXT North American Champion…" 269 00:15:43,108 --> 00:15:47,780 -[audience] Wes Lee! -[audience cheering] 270 00:15:53,218 --> 00:15:56,422 But unfortunately, it won't be happening like that. 271 00:15:56,488 --> 00:15:58,991 [audience] Aw! 272 00:16:00,359 --> 00:16:05,164 Now, I don't say this out of uncertainty or doubt 273 00:16:05,230 --> 00:16:09,568 because one-on-one, man-to-man, 274 00:16:09,635 --> 00:16:14,506 Dominik Mysterio cannot handle the heart from the King of the West Side. 275 00:16:14,573 --> 00:16:16,842 [audience cheering] 276 00:16:18,877 --> 00:16:25,484 The same heart that will take on any and every opponent under any circumstance. 277 00:16:25,551 --> 00:16:28,887 The same heart that all of you, 278 00:16:28,954 --> 00:16:35,094 and all of you cheered and supported week in and week out 279 00:16:35,160 --> 00:16:39,965 and gave me the strength to do things that I never imagined I could. 280 00:16:40,032 --> 00:16:43,035 [audience cheering and applauding] 281 00:16:48,307 --> 00:16:51,243 But that support won't help me right now. 282 00:16:55,748 --> 00:16:58,751 It won't bring back the feeling to my legs. 283 00:17:00,786 --> 00:17:04,123 And it will not eliminate the excruciating pain 284 00:17:04,189 --> 00:17:08,460 that I am in just by standing in the ring talking to you right now. 285 00:17:11,864 --> 00:17:15,868 It's gonna take surgery and time. 286 00:17:19,004 --> 00:17:22,474 Now, I'm unsure on when you will see me again. 287 00:17:23,642 --> 00:17:26,245 But just as I had rose from the ashes 288 00:17:26,311 --> 00:17:31,483 to become one of the greatest champions to step foot in this NXT ring… 289 00:17:31,550 --> 00:17:34,486 [audience cheering] 290 00:17:35,921 --> 00:17:39,925 …I will return to further submit my legacy 291 00:17:39,992 --> 00:17:43,595 as one of the best to ever do this. 292 00:17:43,662 --> 00:17:47,032 [audience cheering and applauding] 293 00:17:51,303 --> 00:17:56,909 Now, this is not a goodbye. 294 00:17:58,177 --> 00:18:02,514 And I am far from being done. 295 00:18:06,518 --> 00:18:07,853 Let's just say… 296 00:18:09,955 --> 00:18:13,225 for now, I'll see you later. 297 00:18:15,094 --> 00:18:17,429 [audience chanting] Wes! Wes! Wes! Wes! 298 00:18:17,496 --> 00:18:21,066 ["It Is My Time" playing] 299 00:18:21,133 --> 00:18:23,068 [audience booing] 300 00:18:25,304 --> 00:18:27,639 Oh. 301 00:18:30,409 --> 00:18:32,344 Look, everyone, 302 00:18:32,411 --> 00:18:37,749 Wes Lee is going home again. 303 00:18:37,816 --> 00:18:40,819 [audience booing] 304 00:18:45,090 --> 00:18:46,291 Wes… 305 00:18:47,793 --> 00:18:50,929 I don't doubt that you need back surgery. 306 00:18:52,531 --> 00:18:56,001 You know, it looks like you can barely stand. 307 00:18:58,537 --> 00:19:00,873 But let me tell you something, man. 308 00:19:01,573 --> 00:19:04,309 Imagine how my back feels 309 00:19:04,376 --> 00:19:11,116 from carrying all of the WWE for the past two years. 310 00:19:16,155 --> 00:19:20,225 While you're gone for another year recovering, 311 00:19:20,292 --> 00:19:23,962 sitting at home like the rest of these people, 312 00:19:24,029 --> 00:19:26,832 watch what I do with this title. 313 00:19:27,432 --> 00:19:33,772 And since you won't be at Deadline this Saturday, 314 00:19:33,839 --> 00:19:37,843 I guess I have the night off to just chill with Mommy. 315 00:19:37,910 --> 00:19:42,114 Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Pump the brakes, Dom. 316 00:19:43,215 --> 00:19:47,052 You will not have a match against me at Deadline. 317 00:19:48,887 --> 00:19:52,224 But you are still going to be competing. 318 00:19:55,827 --> 00:19:57,963 But don't take my word for it, dawg. 319 00:19:58,764 --> 00:20:01,567 Take it from somebody that you're a bit more closely related to. 320 00:20:01,633 --> 00:20:03,635 [Rey Mysterio] Hey, Dominik. 321 00:20:03,702 --> 00:20:07,039 Dominik, what's up, son? 322 00:20:07,105 --> 00:20:11,677 Unfortunately for you, this Saturday is not a night off. 323 00:20:11,743 --> 00:20:16,415 In fact, you'll be defending the North American title at Deadline. 324 00:20:16,481 --> 00:20:18,817 And to be more clear, 325 00:20:18,884 --> 00:20:23,355 I'll be at Deadline to see this title match take place. 326 00:20:23,422 --> 00:20:26,825 And I'll be in the corner of the man who is going to take 327 00:20:26,892 --> 00:20:29,795 that North American Championship away from you. 328 00:20:30,629 --> 00:20:35,167 Oh, and that man is my brother, 329 00:20:35,234 --> 00:20:39,738 mi hermano, the future of Lucha Libre, 330 00:20:39,805 --> 00:20:42,474 Dragon Lee. 331 00:20:42,541 --> 00:20:46,044 -[audience cheering] -Good luck, son. See you Saturday. 332 00:20:46,111 --> 00:20:47,946 ["Control The Empire" playing] 333 00:20:48,013 --> 00:20:52,818 [Vic] Booker, Booker, Dom is finally been done dirty. 334 00:20:52,884 --> 00:20:55,821 -Dragon Lee's back. -[Booker] That's good news, man. 335 00:20:55,887 --> 00:21:01,393 That's good news. That's so great. With Dom-Dom and Mommy. 336 00:21:01,460 --> 00:21:04,329 [Vic] Mysterio thought he'd have the night off on Saturday. 337 00:21:04,396 --> 00:21:07,599 Our hearts, by the way, go out to Wes Lee. 338 00:21:09,434 --> 00:21:10,702 ♪ Let the dragon′s fire rain ♪ 339 00:21:10,769 --> 00:21:15,707 [Vic] But we, and Dominik Mysterio, now focus on Dragon Lee. 340 00:21:17,009 --> 00:21:19,611 And Lee getting him some Dirty Dom. 341 00:21:19,678 --> 00:21:21,513 [audience] Oh! 342 00:21:22,381 --> 00:21:26,785 -[Vic] And the future of Lucha Libre. -[Booker] Come on, Dom's not ready, man. 343 00:21:26,852 --> 00:21:29,921 -This is a sneak attack. -[Vic] Oh, he ain't ready tonight. 344 00:21:29,988 --> 00:21:32,924 -He's got till Saturday. -[audience booing] 345 00:21:33,759 --> 00:21:38,096 In Bridgeport, at Deadline, 346 00:21:38,163 --> 00:21:43,368 can Dragon Lee finally capture the North American Championship? 347 00:21:44,503 --> 00:21:47,506 But moments ago, Booker, I was told of an altercation 348 00:21:47,572 --> 00:21:49,741 that took place in the trainer's room. 349 00:21:49,808 --> 00:21:52,344 -Do not touch me. -Okay, I'm just trying to help. 350 00:21:52,411 --> 00:21:54,680 Hey, hey, hey, oh, whoa, whoa. 351 00:21:54,746 --> 00:21:58,350 Give her some space. Give her some space. Are you okay? 352 00:21:59,251 --> 00:22:00,319 [groans] 353 00:22:00,385 --> 00:22:02,854 Izzy, don't think I haven't noticed you have my back. 354 00:22:02,921 --> 00:22:04,756 Yeah, of course. 355 00:22:04,823 --> 00:22:08,994 But the next time I see Roxanne Perez, I will literally end her. 356 00:22:09,061 --> 00:22:12,864 Oh, yeah, Kiana, you're gonna end me, huh? Why don't you end her right now? 357 00:22:12,931 --> 00:22:15,200 -Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! -Get off me! Get off! 358 00:22:15,267 --> 00:22:16,535 -Get out! Get out! -Go! 359 00:22:16,601 --> 00:22:18,603 -I'm gonna end it up every Saturday! -[Kiana] Oh, yeah? 360 00:22:18,670 --> 00:22:21,406 If you're at Deadline, I'm at Deadline, Roxanne. 361 00:22:21,473 --> 00:22:24,276 -[indistinct yelling] -Hey, hey! That's enough. 362 00:22:24,342 --> 00:22:27,813 That's enough, that's enough. You want your conclusion, fine. 363 00:22:27,879 --> 00:22:30,549 I'll get this official for Saturday. 364 00:22:30,615 --> 00:22:32,351 [indistinct yelling] 365 00:22:32,417 --> 00:22:34,886 You're gonna find your line, Roxanne. 366 00:22:38,023 --> 00:22:42,427 Riley Osborne, the live wire that is gonna cut through all the competition. 367 00:22:43,562 --> 00:22:45,931 Keanu Carver, I didn't come here to break out. 368 00:22:45,997 --> 00:22:47,399 I'm here to break bodies. 369 00:22:47,466 --> 00:22:51,136 The name's Tavion Heights, so get with it, because we coming from the top 370 00:22:51,203 --> 00:22:52,537 and we ain't leaving till that's where we stand. 371 00:22:52,604 --> 00:22:54,706 ♪ This is my time to be way at the top ♪ 372 00:22:54,773 --> 00:22:56,274 ♪ Me and my guys gonna pay off the block ♪ 373 00:22:56,341 --> 00:22:59,277 Dion Lennox, a competitive fury, a ferocity, 374 00:22:59,344 --> 00:23:01,313 a passion, work ethic, unmatched! 375 00:23:01,379 --> 00:23:03,782 ♪ Fight, my guys are high rises High tides ♪ 376 00:23:03,849 --> 00:23:08,086 Outside of the ring, I'm referred to as a legal eagle of the law, 377 00:23:08,153 --> 00:23:11,923 and that will translate inside the ring when I file a motion to win. 378 00:23:11,990 --> 00:23:13,525 ♪ It ain't a game now ♪ 379 00:23:13,592 --> 00:23:15,460 I'm Myles Borne. I'm the last of a dying breed, 380 00:23:15,527 --> 00:23:18,997 and 2024 will be my year. I'm gonna make my mark. 381 00:23:19,064 --> 00:23:20,766 ♪ Lions coming out to play now ♪ 382 00:23:20,832 --> 00:23:24,202 -♪ Opposition out of the way now ♪ -♪ Yeah, out of the way ♪ 383 00:23:24,269 --> 00:23:28,273 Sweeping through the trees, uprooting, changing the landscape. 384 00:23:28,340 --> 00:23:30,842 That is what Trey Bearhill is bringing. 385 00:23:31,476 --> 00:23:34,679 I'm the ruler, the destroyer, and to every single man, 386 00:23:34,746 --> 00:23:37,749 I will allocate my judgment accordingly. 387 00:23:37,816 --> 00:23:40,485 ♪ It ain't a game now Me and you, we ain't the same now ♪ 388 00:23:40,552 --> 00:23:42,254 ♪ Lions coming out to play now 389 00:23:42,320 --> 00:23:45,824 -Opposition out of the way now ♪ -♪ Yeah, out of the way ♪ 390 00:23:47,592 --> 00:23:50,796 [Vic] Who will break out, it all begins next week. 391 00:23:50,862 --> 00:23:53,198 -[Booker] Bunch of monsters, man. -[bell ringing] 392 00:23:53,265 --> 00:23:55,767 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 393 00:23:55,834 --> 00:24:00,172 Introducing first, Tatum Paxley! 394 00:24:00,238 --> 00:24:05,243 [Vic] Let's talk about Tatum Paxley. She's a bit puzzling, to say the least. 395 00:24:05,310 --> 00:24:07,245 [Booker] I'm not gonna touch that. All right? 396 00:24:07,312 --> 00:24:09,047 [Vic] Oh, that's what stops you? 397 00:24:09,114 --> 00:24:11,049 [Booker] I'm gonna stay away from that one right there. 398 00:24:11,116 --> 00:24:13,118 -[Booker] I like Tatum Paxley. -[Vic] That's what got you. 399 00:24:13,185 --> 00:24:16,855 [Vic] All this time of Shucky-Duckies, that's the one that got you? 400 00:24:16,922 --> 00:24:18,056 [Booker laughs] 401 00:24:18,123 --> 00:24:20,392 ["Te Lo Rompo" playing] 402 00:24:20,458 --> 00:24:24,062 ♪ If you wanna come get it, I have it… ♪ 403 00:24:24,129 --> 00:24:29,134 [Alicia] And her opponent, accompanied by Elektra Lopez, 404 00:24:29,201 --> 00:24:31,803 Lola Vice. 405 00:24:31,870 --> 00:24:32,871 [Vic] We just saw the news 406 00:24:32,938 --> 00:24:36,007 about the Men's Breakout Tournament beginning next week. 407 00:24:36,074 --> 00:24:38,143 What has impressed you the most with the woman 408 00:24:38,210 --> 00:24:42,214 -who won the Women's Breakout Tournament? -[Booker] She's a star. 409 00:24:42,280 --> 00:24:45,116 I mean, look at her. Star written all over. 410 00:24:45,183 --> 00:24:47,018 She's the Breakout winner. 411 00:24:47,085 --> 00:24:52,023 Don't separate man, like Tupac said, "All eyes on Lola Vice." 412 00:24:52,090 --> 00:24:53,959 She's the next big thing. 413 00:24:54,025 --> 00:24:56,027 Speaking of eyes, Tatum Paxley, the last several weeks, 414 00:24:56,094 --> 00:24:59,130 has had her eyes very closely locked 415 00:24:59,197 --> 00:25:00,899 -on Lyra Valkyria. -[bell ringing] 416 00:25:00,966 --> 00:25:03,502 And I suppose when you're the champion, all eyes will be on you. 417 00:25:03,568 --> 00:25:06,137 [Booker] Let me tell you something, Lyra got a bullseye on her back, 418 00:25:06,204 --> 00:25:09,374 but if it's anybody that can take it, it's Valkyria. 419 00:25:09,441 --> 00:25:12,110 Oh, wait a minute. What is that… That's… 420 00:25:12,177 --> 00:25:13,445 [Vic] That's what I asked you, the puzzling. 421 00:25:13,512 --> 00:25:15,247 You didn't wanna touch it. Now you're interested? 422 00:25:15,313 --> 00:25:17,315 -Now that you're intrigued? -[Booker] That's scary, man. 423 00:25:17,382 --> 00:25:21,453 [Vic] Well, Paxley, now a nice, innovative, unique submission 424 00:25:21,520 --> 00:25:24,356 and able to counter, shoulders down, counter backshift of the weight 425 00:25:24,422 --> 00:25:27,492 by Vice and a near-fall in this match. 426 00:25:27,559 --> 00:25:30,028 Book, I gotta go back to what we just saw though. 427 00:25:30,095 --> 00:25:32,964 I still can't believe what we heard. 428 00:25:33,031 --> 00:25:35,867 Dominik Mysterio, Dragon Lee will now compete 429 00:25:35,934 --> 00:25:38,737 for the North American title this Saturday at Deadline. 430 00:25:38,803 --> 00:25:40,138 Rey Mysterio, by the way, 431 00:25:40,205 --> 00:25:43,875 the Hall of Famer, will be in the corner of Dragon Lee, 432 00:25:43,942 --> 00:25:45,944 but I have to focus on Wes Lee for a moment 433 00:25:46,011 --> 00:25:48,079 because we received word during the commercial break 434 00:25:48,146 --> 00:25:52,484 that Wes Lee will have to get back surgery, recovery time, 435 00:25:52,551 --> 00:25:53,552 eight to 12 months. 436 00:25:53,618 --> 00:25:55,353 [Booker] Talk about not being able to feel his legs. 437 00:25:55,420 --> 00:25:57,489 -[Vic] Oh, wow. -A little bit of nerve damage, 438 00:25:57,556 --> 00:25:58,590 and I know a bit about that. 439 00:25:58,657 --> 00:26:02,127 I was on the shelf for about three months dealing with sciatica, 440 00:26:02,193 --> 00:26:05,463 so hopefully, Wes Lee will get back 100%. 441 00:26:05,530 --> 00:26:07,332 [Vic] All the best to Wes Lee. 442 00:26:07,399 --> 00:26:11,202 But right now it is Lola Vice who's been in control of this matchup. 443 00:26:11,269 --> 00:26:13,405 Tatum Paxley doing her best to bounce back in this. 444 00:26:13,471 --> 00:26:15,674 What could a victory do for Paxley against Lola Vice? 445 00:26:15,740 --> 00:26:20,745 [Booker] Everybody's gonna be talking about Tatum Paxley if she can get a win. 446 00:26:20,812 --> 00:26:25,150 I mean, instantly, you get the rocket strapped to your back, Vic. 447 00:26:25,216 --> 00:26:27,152 [Vic] Big right hand from Paxley. 448 00:26:27,218 --> 00:26:30,021 Still to come, champion, challenger for the NXT title 449 00:26:30,088 --> 00:26:33,291 this Saturday at Deadline will come face-to-face. 450 00:26:33,358 --> 00:26:36,294 Dragunov and Corbin, and we saw the women earlier. 451 00:26:36,361 --> 00:26:40,098 It's the Last Chance for the men. Another four-way qualifier 452 00:26:40,165 --> 00:26:44,703 as Paxley into the cover and a near-fall, Vice again able to kick out. 453 00:26:44,769 --> 00:26:47,939 And again, we saw Fallon Henley qualify for the Iron Survivor Challenge. 454 00:26:48,006 --> 00:26:52,010 Also still to come, the Women's Iron Survivor Summit 455 00:26:52,077 --> 00:26:56,615 as Paxley focused on Lola Vice, charges in, and look, Tatum Paxley. 456 00:26:56,681 --> 00:26:58,950 I could use the word puzzling. She came to play. 457 00:26:59,017 --> 00:27:00,785 [Booker] Tatum Paxley looking great tonight. 458 00:27:00,852 --> 00:27:03,989 Yeah, unorthodox offense, but it's definitely working. 459 00:27:04,055 --> 00:27:07,125 And Lola Vice right now, she's got that Vice Grip. 460 00:27:07,192 --> 00:27:10,729 -Whoa! Man! -[Vic] But got overpowered by Paxley. 461 00:27:10,795 --> 00:27:11,896 [Booker] Man! 462 00:27:11,963 --> 00:27:14,432 [Vic] Well, maybe Lola Vice is too focused on the power 463 00:27:14,499 --> 00:27:18,703 that she holds in her hand, that contract, as Paxley back on top. 464 00:27:18,770 --> 00:27:23,375 And Lola Vice again can execute her championship contract at any time, 465 00:27:23,441 --> 00:27:27,045 perhaps maybe even for the WWE Women's Tag Team titles 466 00:27:27,112 --> 00:27:28,246 as Elektra Lopez said. 467 00:27:28,313 --> 00:27:30,248 But right now shoot at the half, into the cover, 468 00:27:30,315 --> 00:27:33,318 -and a near-fall in this matchup. -[Booker] Man, that was close. 469 00:27:33,385 --> 00:27:37,789 Tatum Paxley right there is bringing the noise, I must say. 470 00:27:37,856 --> 00:27:39,591 -[Vic] They throw this at you. -[referee] What do you say? 471 00:27:39,658 --> 00:27:42,060 Lola Vice coming out the gates a little bit slow in this match, 472 00:27:42,127 --> 00:27:44,396 but she bought into her own hype, so to speak. 473 00:27:44,462 --> 00:27:47,532 [Booker] I mean, you know, winning a Breakout Tournament, 474 00:27:47,599 --> 00:27:50,001 of course you're gonna feel a little something about yourself. 475 00:27:50,068 --> 00:27:53,805 It's like having a championship, it makes you 30% better, 476 00:27:53,872 --> 00:27:57,609 but you gotta be on top of your game here in NXT every night, man. 477 00:27:57,676 --> 00:28:00,178 -[Vic] Whoa! Look at the submission! -[Booker] Triangle, triangle! 478 00:28:00,245 --> 00:28:02,714 [Vic] Shoulders down though, and Lola Vice having a relief 479 00:28:02,781 --> 00:28:05,150 with the triangle as her shoulders were down, 480 00:28:05,216 --> 00:28:08,620 and Paxley really has not taken her foot off the gas in this matchup, 481 00:28:08,687 --> 00:28:11,623 but just got caught and another submission locked in. 482 00:28:11,689 --> 00:28:13,892 And this is when Lola Vice is most dangerous, 483 00:28:13,958 --> 00:28:16,561 when she gets you down on the mat and locks in that Vice Grip. 484 00:28:16,628 --> 00:28:18,129 [Booker] Smart right there by Tatum Paxley, 485 00:28:18,196 --> 00:28:20,398 get to that bottom rope quickly. 486 00:28:20,465 --> 00:28:23,234 Educated feet though here by Lola Vice. 487 00:28:23,301 --> 00:28:26,137 -Oh, here we… Oh, yes, man! -[Vic] Oh! 488 00:28:26,204 --> 00:28:30,809 What a back fist! And look at the strikes from Lola Vice! 489 00:28:32,043 --> 00:28:34,212 And Vice could be looking for maybe that knockout throw, 490 00:28:34,279 --> 00:28:35,880 -another kick right under the jaw. -[Booker] She's moving. 491 00:28:35,947 --> 00:28:40,885 She's dancing, she's dancing right now. Oh, yes! 492 00:28:40,952 --> 00:28:44,489 [Vic] Elektra Lopez liking what she's seeing from the outside. 493 00:28:44,556 --> 00:28:47,158 Could this be it? Into the cover, hook of the leg, 494 00:28:47,225 --> 00:28:51,362 and Paxley able to kick out, continuing to show that fight. 495 00:28:52,263 --> 00:28:53,765 Hey, watch the hair. 496 00:28:53,832 --> 00:28:55,834 [Vic] Whoa, shoulders down, shoulders down, 497 00:28:55,900 --> 00:28:59,237 and Paxley almost able to sneak one in this matchup! 498 00:28:59,304 --> 00:29:01,840 -Oh! -[Booker] Way to go, no chance, my friend! 499 00:29:01,906 --> 00:29:03,575 -[Vic] Goodnight. -[Booker] Way to go, no chance. 500 00:29:03,641 --> 00:29:05,910 -Ring the bell! -[bell ringing] 501 00:29:05,977 --> 00:29:07,378 ["Te Lo Rompo" playing] 502 00:29:07,445 --> 00:29:11,716 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Lola Vice! 503 00:29:11,783 --> 00:29:15,120 [Vic] Able to weather the storm here tonight 504 00:29:15,186 --> 00:29:20,925 and the Women's Breakout Tournament winner standing tall once again. 505 00:29:20,992 --> 00:29:23,128 -[Booker] Where is it, Vic? Where is it? -[Vic] Where's what? 506 00:29:23,194 --> 00:29:25,663 -[Booker] That Cholula green, Vic! -[Vic] Oh. 507 00:29:25,730 --> 00:29:27,265 [Booker] Oh, yes! 508 00:29:27,332 --> 00:29:29,534 [Vic] I walked right into that one. 509 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:32,937 ♪ Yo te lo rompo, pompom, dale dale ♪ 510 00:29:33,004 --> 00:29:34,873 [Vic] What is Paxley doing? 511 00:29:34,939 --> 00:29:38,009 ♪ Pompom, dale dale ♪ 512 00:29:40,979 --> 00:29:43,248 It was a tough night, huh? 513 00:29:43,314 --> 00:29:45,650 [sighs] Yeah, you should see the other guy. 514 00:29:45,717 --> 00:29:47,185 Yeah, I did see the other guy. 515 00:29:47,252 --> 00:29:50,388 Looked like he pushed his buttons and paid for it. 516 00:29:51,523 --> 00:29:52,724 Maybe you want this? 517 00:29:55,460 --> 00:29:57,262 -No, I don't want that. -[chuckles] 518 00:29:57,328 --> 00:29:59,264 And why didn't you give me like a heads up or something? 519 00:29:59,330 --> 00:30:00,999 It's like your vision was impaired. 520 00:30:01,065 --> 00:30:04,235 Nathan, you're a smart man. You should have known better. 521 00:30:04,302 --> 00:30:07,038 I think you kind of got what you deserved. 522 00:30:07,105 --> 00:30:09,707 All right, okay, well, I guess, one fight ends, another one begins, huh? 523 00:30:09,774 --> 00:30:11,643 Nathan, I'm not trying to pick a fight with you, 524 00:30:11,709 --> 00:30:14,045 but if you feel like I have any sort of responsibility 525 00:30:14,112 --> 00:30:15,380 for the way you look right now, 526 00:30:15,446 --> 00:30:18,049 and you want to do something about it, I understand. 527 00:30:18,783 --> 00:30:20,385 So whenever that heals up, let's go out there 528 00:30:20,451 --> 00:30:21,719 and compete like the good old times. 529 00:30:21,786 --> 00:30:23,788 Yeah, let's beat the hell out of each other. 530 00:30:25,223 --> 00:30:27,492 And, you know, shake hands afterwards. 531 00:30:27,559 --> 00:30:30,028 Yeah, and leave this whole thing behind us. 532 00:30:30,094 --> 00:30:32,230 Sounds good to me, amigo. 533 00:30:32,297 --> 00:30:34,832 But fair warning, your face is gonna look a hell of a lot worse than mine 534 00:30:34,899 --> 00:30:35,900 when I'm done with you, pal. 535 00:30:35,967 --> 00:30:38,970 Oh, no, I cannot afford to lose the moneymaker. 536 00:30:41,372 --> 00:30:42,707 ♪ Shoosh ♪ 537 00:30:42,774 --> 00:30:46,444 [Vic] Could be getting a rivalry renewed here tonight. 538 00:30:46,511 --> 00:30:49,514 ["Shoooosh" playing] 539 00:30:53,017 --> 00:30:53,851 [bell ringing] 540 00:30:53,918 --> 00:30:58,056 [Alicia] The following contest is a six-person mixed tag team Match 541 00:30:58,122 --> 00:30:59,257 scheduled for one fall, 542 00:30:59,324 --> 00:31:03,995 accompanied by Akira Tozawa, representing Alpha Academy, 543 00:31:04,062 --> 00:31:08,132 Maxxine Dupri, Otis, and Chad Gable. 544 00:31:08,199 --> 00:31:10,735 [Vic] Now remember, Booker, it was Alpha Academy. 545 00:31:10,802 --> 00:31:15,473 It was Chad Gable who laid down the challenge last weekend. 546 00:31:16,241 --> 00:31:21,579 To some people's surprise, Noam Dar accepted. 547 00:31:22,747 --> 00:31:23,581 [Booker] Get involved… 548 00:31:23,648 --> 00:31:28,987 [Vic] As you can hear, the NXT universe on their feet for Alpha Academy. 549 00:31:29,053 --> 00:31:32,890 It's six-person tag team action, Alpha Academy, 550 00:31:32,957 --> 00:31:36,694 Meta-Four, next live on NXT. 551 00:31:42,333 --> 00:31:45,803 Baron, Baron, we are four days away from Deadline. 552 00:31:45,870 --> 00:31:49,674 Yes, yes, four days until I capture the last piece of the puzzle. 553 00:31:49,741 --> 00:31:52,210 Aren't you a little bit worried about the Mad Dragon? 554 00:31:52,277 --> 00:31:54,879 He's about to snap. Are you gonna have security out there? 555 00:31:54,946 --> 00:31:56,948 [chuckles] You think I need security, really? 556 00:31:57,015 --> 00:31:58,883 That's funny. Look, no, I have the Mad Dragon 557 00:31:58,950 --> 00:32:01,686 exactly where I want him, out of his mind and out of control. 558 00:32:01,753 --> 00:32:05,156 And it's gonna be so sweet to take that title off him Saturday. 559 00:32:17,869 --> 00:32:20,805 Hey look, no matter what, still [inaudible]. 560 00:32:20,872 --> 00:32:24,208 [inaudible]. Whoo! 561 00:32:40,358 --> 00:32:43,361 [Vic] Again, Booker, NXT Anonymous finding that video surveillance footage. 562 00:32:43,428 --> 00:32:46,698 Does this now change your opinion on everything that's going on? 563 00:32:47,765 --> 00:32:48,700 Not my opinion. 564 00:32:48,766 --> 00:32:52,437 Don't somebody need to find out who the hell Anonymous is? 565 00:32:52,503 --> 00:32:57,008 Vic, I like your job! We love you, Vic! 566 00:32:57,075 --> 00:33:01,913 We love you! We love you! We love you! 567 00:33:05,883 --> 00:33:08,886 ["Time Out" playing] 568 00:33:23,801 --> 00:33:28,940 [Alicia] Accompanied by Jakara Jackson, representing Meta-Four, 569 00:33:29,006 --> 00:33:32,677 the team of Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, 570 00:33:32,744 --> 00:33:36,914 and the NXT Heritage Cup Champion, Supernova 11, 571 00:33:36,981 --> 00:33:39,917 Noam Dar. 572 00:33:40,752 --> 00:33:43,554 [Vic] Well, I'll try to get ourselves back on track. 573 00:33:43,621 --> 00:33:46,224 Were you surprised that Dar accepted the challenge 574 00:33:46,290 --> 00:33:48,359 for this six-person matchup, 575 00:33:48,426 --> 00:33:51,062 much like most of the NXT universe was surprised, 576 00:33:51,129 --> 00:33:53,064 that the Heritage Cup Champion accepted [inaudible]? 577 00:33:53,131 --> 00:33:55,299 [Booker] You all right, Vic? You all right? 578 00:33:55,366 --> 00:33:56,768 -What do you mean? -[Booker] Why are you looking around? 579 00:33:56,834 --> 00:33:59,837 -Are you good? -What do you mean why am I looking around? 580 00:33:59,904 --> 00:34:01,372 [Vic] Joe Gacy, he's been underneath the ring, 581 00:34:01,439 --> 00:34:03,441 he's been on the roof, and now he's behind us, 582 00:34:03,508 --> 00:34:05,243 sticking his head over there. What do you mean? 583 00:34:05,309 --> 00:34:07,245 [Booker] You sweating? Are you good? 584 00:34:07,311 --> 00:34:08,846 -[Vic] I'm fine. -[Booker] All right. 585 00:34:08,913 --> 00:34:10,782 -[Vic] I'm a little rattled. -What was your question? 586 00:34:10,848 --> 00:34:13,351 -What was your question? -[Vic] I don't even remember, Booker. 587 00:34:13,418 --> 00:34:15,153 [Vic] All right. Yeah, I'm a little… 588 00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:17,989 peeved right now, a little disturbed. 589 00:34:18,056 --> 00:34:20,725 -[Booker] Perplexed. Perplexed. -[Vic] That's a good Scrabble word, 590 00:34:20,792 --> 00:34:23,060 but I am looking around because this is a guy 591 00:34:23,127 --> 00:34:26,631 who seems a little bit unhinged, so to speak. 592 00:34:26,697 --> 00:34:29,167 -[Booker] To say the least. -[Vic] As I mentioned, 593 00:34:29,233 --> 00:34:33,171 trying to get back on track for this matchup, six-person match. 594 00:34:33,237 --> 00:34:34,172 [Booker] Let's get serious here. 595 00:34:34,238 --> 00:34:36,374 Two pugilists in the middle of this ring right here. 596 00:34:36,441 --> 00:34:38,843 Two world-class athletes, Vic. 597 00:34:38,910 --> 00:34:40,845 [Vic] What I had said was, are you surprised 598 00:34:40,912 --> 00:34:42,647 Dar accepted the challenge for this matchup? 599 00:34:42,713 --> 00:34:46,050 [Booker] Vic, Vic, why you gotta be so surprised? 600 00:34:46,117 --> 00:34:50,254 [Vic] I'm not. The NXT universe has said they were surprised. 601 00:34:50,321 --> 00:34:53,391 [Booker] Why speculate? Why wonder about something like this? 602 00:34:53,458 --> 00:34:57,195 This is Noam Dar, four-time Heritage Cup Champion, man. 603 00:34:57,261 --> 00:34:58,329 Give him his props, man. 604 00:34:58,396 --> 00:35:00,465 [Vic] It's three times. And look, I can admit, 605 00:35:00,531 --> 00:35:04,569 Meta-Four has had the Alpha Academy's number. 606 00:35:04,635 --> 00:35:07,171 Think about Tozawa, into the cover and a kickout. 607 00:35:07,238 --> 00:35:11,642 [Booker] No, no, not just that. Noam Dar has had Chad Gable's number. 608 00:35:11,709 --> 00:35:12,710 Let's just tell it like it is. 609 00:35:12,777 --> 00:35:16,180 [Vic] Looking for that ankle lock, which Noam Dar did tap to 610 00:35:16,247 --> 00:35:17,648 in the Heritage Cup matchup. 611 00:35:17,715 --> 00:35:20,518 And again, this is a mixed-person tag team matchup. 612 00:35:20,585 --> 00:35:22,086 The men fight the men, the women fight the women. 613 00:35:22,153 --> 00:35:28,025 [Booker] Yeah, but Noam Dar walked away and still Heritage Cup champion. 614 00:35:28,092 --> 00:35:29,293 Give him props, Vic. 615 00:35:29,360 --> 00:35:33,364 Give him props, because he was in the ring with a world-class athlete. 616 00:35:33,431 --> 00:35:35,466 I'm talking about Olympic caliber. 617 00:35:37,702 --> 00:35:38,836 Oh, man. 618 00:35:38,903 --> 00:35:40,872 [Vic] Yeah, well, the main man, Mensah, 619 00:35:40,938 --> 00:35:44,642 is certainly finding out about that high-caliber Olympic athlete, 620 00:35:44,709 --> 00:35:46,043 that being Master Gable. 621 00:35:46,110 --> 00:35:48,579 Look, Alpha Academy, they're here to prove Meta-Four 622 00:35:48,646 --> 00:35:51,315 doesn't have the style, the strength, or the spirit. 623 00:35:51,382 --> 00:35:54,051 [Booker] Why you calling him Master Gable? Are you taking classes? 624 00:35:54,118 --> 00:35:57,455 -[Vic] They refer to him as Master Gable. -[Booker] Are you doing some wrestling… 625 00:35:57,522 --> 00:36:00,791 -[Vic] I am not, but they refer… -[Booker] Is he your… It's insane. 626 00:36:00,858 --> 00:36:02,927 -[Vic] He's not my… -[Booking] What are you talking about? 627 00:36:02,994 --> 00:36:05,496 They refer to him as Master Gable. 628 00:36:05,563 --> 00:36:08,032 [Booker] They, they, they're students. They're students. 629 00:36:08,099 --> 00:36:09,267 [Vic] You want me to call him Chad? 630 00:36:09,333 --> 00:36:11,202 [Booker] Exactly, that's his name, isn't it? 631 00:36:11,269 --> 00:36:14,605 [Vic] Well, Master Gable in control of Oro Mensah. 632 00:36:14,672 --> 00:36:17,275 And Chad Gable trying to take Mensah back down. 633 00:36:17,341 --> 00:36:20,344 -Otis, or Otis, as some would say. -[Booker] Yes. 634 00:36:20,411 --> 00:36:23,948 -Oh, and Maxxine Dupri on the outside. -[Booker] This ain't right. 635 00:36:24,015 --> 00:36:25,082 Shoooosh. 636 00:36:25,149 --> 00:36:27,618 [Vic] In this matchup, you can also see Tozawa 637 00:36:27,685 --> 00:36:29,687 sitting there as well, as Gable again catching the feet. 638 00:36:29,754 --> 00:36:31,422 Could be looking for that ankle lock one more time. 639 00:36:31,489 --> 00:36:33,324 -[Booker] Just gotta move it. -[Vic] [inaudible]. 640 00:36:33,391 --> 00:36:36,060 Oh, and Meta-Four saving him. 641 00:36:36,127 --> 00:36:37,395 -[Booker] Did you see that? -[Vic] I didn't. 642 00:36:37,461 --> 00:36:39,197 I just saw Lash Legend tag in, 643 00:36:39,263 --> 00:36:41,799 which means Maxxine Dupri does not need to tag. 644 00:36:41,866 --> 00:36:47,004 She can come into the matchup. I don't think that means Otis. 645 00:36:47,071 --> 00:36:49,006 [inaudible]. 646 00:36:49,073 --> 00:36:52,610 -[Vic] I think Tozawa is… -[Booker] Oh, wow, Vic, Vic, 647 00:36:52,677 --> 00:36:57,214 this is Lash Legend just dropping the boom on Maxxine. 648 00:36:57,281 --> 00:36:59,283 [Vic] And for a moment, look at Maxxine Dupri 649 00:36:59,350 --> 00:37:02,486 coming right in and Maxxine got caught, 650 00:37:02,553 --> 00:37:04,522 got hoisted by Lash Legend. 651 00:37:04,589 --> 00:37:09,060 Oh, took down Lash, cover, and we were a half second away 652 00:37:09,126 --> 00:37:11,128 from what I think you would have considered an upset. 653 00:37:11,195 --> 00:37:13,664 [Booker] I'm gonna say Maxxine Dupri has been looking great 654 00:37:13,731 --> 00:37:17,268 after extra tutelage of Chad Gable. 655 00:37:17,335 --> 00:37:18,603 [Vic] You said master [inaudible]. 656 00:37:18,669 --> 00:37:23,407 [Vic] It's been a great job teaching Otis, Tozawa and Maxxine Dupri. 657 00:37:23,908 --> 00:37:25,977 -Bring it up. Come on. -[Vic] Dupri coming right back in. 658 00:37:26,043 --> 00:37:29,213 Oh, that time got caught, got overpowered. Tag was made. 659 00:37:29,280 --> 00:37:32,016 Noam Dar, the Heritage Cup Champion, is legal, 660 00:37:32,083 --> 00:37:35,486 which means one of the men need to come in and… 661 00:37:36,554 --> 00:37:40,558 Uh-oh. Otis had some other things on his mind. 662 00:37:40,625 --> 00:37:43,160 [Booker] Noam Dar bringing the fight right to Otis. 663 00:37:43,227 --> 00:37:45,096 [Vic] What are you talking about? Noam Dar got planted. 664 00:37:45,162 --> 00:37:48,666 -[Booker] Still brought the fight, Vic. -[Vic] Oh, cheap shot to Chad Gable. 665 00:37:48,733 --> 00:37:50,067 [Vic] Look at Dar picking up the speed, 666 00:37:50,134 --> 00:37:52,203 and this is what the Heritage Cup Champion can do. 667 00:37:52,270 --> 00:37:54,338 I've never doubted his ability in the ring. 668 00:37:54,405 --> 00:37:55,940 -[Booker] No, yes, you did. -[Vic] I've not. 669 00:37:56,007 --> 00:37:58,943 [Booker] Right now Noam Dar is putting on a clinic. 670 00:37:59,010 --> 00:38:02,446 [Vic] Booker, I'll say this. As much as I will give Chad Gable credit, 671 00:38:02,513 --> 00:38:06,117 I gotta give Noam Dar credit for raising the bar of his team, 672 00:38:06,183 --> 00:38:10,988 even though he and his main man just got suplexed by Otis. 673 00:38:11,055 --> 00:38:12,223 Gable to the top. 674 00:38:13,424 --> 00:38:17,428 Gable looking to fly with an Olympic-sized double clothesline. 675 00:38:17,495 --> 00:38:20,298 -Don't miss a second of what's going on. -[Booker] [inaudible]. 676 00:38:20,364 --> 00:38:23,234 [Vic] These two are just swinging for the fences. 677 00:38:23,301 --> 00:38:25,303 -All hell is breaking loose… -[Booker] Damn right. 678 00:38:25,369 --> 00:38:28,572 [Vic] …in the six-man tag team match. Who's gonna come out on top? 679 00:38:28,639 --> 00:38:30,107 Whoa! 680 00:38:34,812 --> 00:38:38,015 [Vic] Back live on NXT, six-person tag team action. 681 00:38:38,082 --> 00:38:39,283 It has been all Meta-Four. 682 00:38:39,350 --> 00:38:43,521 Chad Gable trying to rally the rest of his team, Alpha Academy, 683 00:38:43,587 --> 00:38:44,522 in this matchup. 684 00:38:44,588 --> 00:38:50,661 And these are the two supposed leaders of each squad, and what a strike from Dar. 685 00:38:50,728 --> 00:38:54,398 [Booker] You saw how quick and how elusive that strike was from Noam Dar. 686 00:38:54,465 --> 00:38:58,202 [Vic] Gable trying to answer back. Oh, and just turned Dar inside out. 687 00:38:58,269 --> 00:39:02,139 As much as I give Chad Gable props, I'll give Noam Dar some props 688 00:39:02,206 --> 00:39:03,541 because he has Lash Legend ready, 689 00:39:03,607 --> 00:39:07,278 and I have to believe she's your pick Saturday at Deadline. 690 00:39:07,345 --> 00:39:09,847 [Booker] It's about time you give Noam Dar props. 691 00:39:09,914 --> 00:39:12,316 And as far as Lash Legend, you gotta understand 692 00:39:12,383 --> 00:39:14,885 -she's been sitting under the learning… -[Vic] Tag. 693 00:39:14,952 --> 00:39:17,688 of Noam Dar, one of the best. Here we go. 694 00:39:17,755 --> 00:39:20,758 [Vic] Otis is Chad Gable's number one guy. 695 00:39:20,825 --> 00:39:25,162 He's been sitting under the learning tree of Gable, and look at Otis. 696 00:39:27,031 --> 00:39:30,434 We'll talk about Noam Dar, but why have Otis, Maxxine Tozawa, 697 00:39:30,501 --> 00:39:32,837 why have they shined under Chad Gable? 698 00:39:32,903 --> 00:39:35,172 [laughs] Oh, my God, that was a tree trunk to the face. 699 00:39:35,239 --> 00:39:37,508 [Booker] That was a big shot, but no doubt, 700 00:39:37,575 --> 00:39:39,310 Chad Gable is a hell of a teacher. 701 00:39:39,377 --> 00:39:42,179 He's an awesome coach, Vic, an expert. 702 00:39:42,246 --> 00:39:44,181 -[Vic] Jeez. -[Booker] Expert tutelage. 703 00:39:44,248 --> 00:39:48,319 -That's the name of the game, man. -That's right, baby. Oh yeah. 704 00:39:48,386 --> 00:39:52,790 [Vic] Otis has turned into a wrecking ball of sorts in this matchup. 705 00:39:52,857 --> 00:39:55,526 [Booker] Just got a big shot, a big knee right to the snout. 706 00:39:55,593 --> 00:39:59,597 -Oh, wow! -[Vic] Oh, no, flattened like a pancake. 707 00:40:00,698 --> 00:40:03,300 -Did you hear that splack from over here? -[Booker laughs] 708 00:40:03,367 --> 00:40:05,169 [Vic] Oh, I just saw that. 709 00:40:05,236 --> 00:40:07,838 [audience cheering] 710 00:40:07,905 --> 00:40:10,107 -Coming! Yee-haw! -[groans] 711 00:40:11,108 --> 00:40:14,044 [Booker] You think that first shot knocked the wind out of him. 712 00:40:14,111 --> 00:40:16,113 Oh, my God, man. 713 00:40:17,181 --> 00:40:19,383 [Vic] Mensah crawled over, almost out of desperation. 714 00:40:19,450 --> 00:40:21,185 -[Booker] Get him, Lash. -Tagging and Lash in now. 715 00:40:21,252 --> 00:40:27,525 Maxxine has to enter the matchup. Men fight the men, women fight the women. 716 00:40:27,591 --> 00:40:28,993 [inaudible]. 717 00:40:30,394 --> 00:40:33,197 [audience cheering] 718 00:40:36,033 --> 00:40:40,104 [Vic] Haven't seen that much jiggling since Thanksgiving jello. 719 00:40:40,171 --> 00:40:42,673 [audience chanting] 720 00:40:42,740 --> 00:40:46,610 -[Vic] No freaking way! -[Booker] What the… 721 00:40:46,677 --> 00:40:52,550 What the… You gotta be kidding me, Vic. [laughs] 722 00:40:52,616 --> 00:40:54,285 Wow! 723 00:40:54,351 --> 00:40:58,255 [audience chanting] Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! 724 00:40:58,322 --> 00:41:01,158 Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! 725 00:41:03,461 --> 00:41:05,196 [Vic] Well, after what we just witnessed, 726 00:41:05,262 --> 00:41:08,933 Maxxine from the top, turning this matchup right around. 727 00:41:08,999 --> 00:41:11,735 Then Dupri hitting that suplex on Legend. 728 00:41:11,802 --> 00:41:14,738 Now she goes into the cover. Hook of the leg, is it going to be enough? 729 00:41:14,805 --> 00:41:16,607 And Mensah might have saved the matchup again. 730 00:41:16,674 --> 00:41:18,809 I don't know how much Lash Legend has left. 731 00:41:18,876 --> 00:41:21,011 -Take another look. -[Booker] This is unbelievable. 732 00:41:21,078 --> 00:41:23,247 This is unbelievable. 733 00:41:23,314 --> 00:41:24,815 [Vic] Booker, have you ever seen anything like that? 734 00:41:24,882 --> 00:41:29,153 -[Booker] Oh, my God, no, man. No. -[Vic] Gable wipes out Main Man Mensah. 735 00:41:31,355 --> 00:41:33,357 Maxxine now with Lash. [inaudible] 736 00:41:33,424 --> 00:41:36,827 -[audience cheering] -[Booker laughs] 737 00:41:36,894 --> 00:41:40,231 -Yes! -No! Not again! 738 00:41:40,297 --> 00:41:41,632 [Vic] That's certainly quite the moment 739 00:41:41,699 --> 00:41:44,201 that maybe Lash wants to forget, but what is this? 740 00:41:44,268 --> 00:41:46,270 [audience] Whoa! 741 00:41:46,337 --> 00:41:51,075 [Vic] Alpha Academy taking Meta-Four to school. 742 00:41:52,376 --> 00:41:53,310 [Vic] Go back for Otis. 743 00:41:53,377 --> 00:41:56,180 [Booker] Yes, check out Otis at the same time. 744 00:41:56,247 --> 00:41:58,315 [Vic] I can't believe the strength of Lash Legend. 745 00:41:58,382 --> 00:42:00,384 I can't believe what Maxxine Dupri just did, 746 00:42:00,451 --> 00:42:01,886 but Noam Dar is legal. 747 00:42:01,952 --> 00:42:04,889 Nova Roller, blocked, ankle lock, cinched in. 748 00:42:04,955 --> 00:42:06,690 -[Booker] You got to move. -[Vic] Is he going to tap? 749 00:42:06,757 --> 00:42:09,460 [Vic] Dar center of the ring. There's nowhere for Dar to go. 750 00:42:10,461 --> 00:42:12,730 [Booker] He's not going to do it. He's not going to do it, Vic. 751 00:42:12,796 --> 00:42:15,533 -[Vic] He tapped! He tapped! He tapped! -[bell ringing] 752 00:42:16,534 --> 00:42:18,135 ["Shoooosh playing]" 753 00:42:18,202 --> 00:42:25,075 [Alicia] Here are your winners by submission, Alpha Academy. 754 00:42:25,576 --> 00:42:31,181 [Vic] Chad Gable was one second away the last time he met Noam Dar, 755 00:42:31,248 --> 00:42:35,653 who tapped out after the bell. But back to some of this action. 756 00:42:35,719 --> 00:42:40,224 The athleticism from Maxxine Dupri, the strength earlier in the matchup 757 00:42:40,291 --> 00:42:42,159 from Lash Legend, 758 00:42:42,226 --> 00:42:47,364 and the ability, the wherewithal of Chad Gable to cinch in the ankle lock. 759 00:42:47,431 --> 00:42:52,169 And this time, the tap wasn't saved by the bell. 760 00:42:52,236 --> 00:42:54,238 [bell ringing] 761 00:42:56,173 --> 00:43:00,978 [Vic] A huge moral victory for Alpha Academy. 762 00:43:01,045 --> 00:43:04,915 Book, you know what? You may need to learn some of those dance moves from Tozawa. 763 00:43:04,982 --> 00:43:10,187 -Hey, hey, hey. -[audience chanting] Hey, hey, hey, hey. 764 00:43:13,891 --> 00:43:17,161 [inaudible]. 765 00:43:17,227 --> 00:43:18,629 I see we've got visitors. 766 00:43:24,335 --> 00:43:25,803 [inaudible]. 767 00:43:25,869 --> 00:43:27,805 Yeah. Are you two lost? 768 00:43:28,305 --> 00:43:31,141 Listen, you can leave through the door or through the window. 769 00:43:31,208 --> 00:43:36,080 -Yeah, your choice. -Oh, this is y'all's place. 770 00:43:36,146 --> 00:43:37,548 -[Tank] O-ho. -[Hank] [inaudible]. 771 00:43:37,615 --> 00:43:40,017 -Yeah, make sense. -You know what I mean? 772 00:43:40,084 --> 00:43:43,253 -You trying to be funny? -Not at all. Seriously. 773 00:43:43,320 --> 00:43:46,056 Got three beers on Hank and Tank. 774 00:43:46,957 --> 00:43:49,960 We're here to talk business. Just a few minutes of your time. 775 00:43:53,497 --> 00:43:55,165 You got until we drank these. 776 00:43:55,232 --> 00:43:56,233 [clanking] 777 00:43:58,469 --> 00:43:59,536 Tank and I were thinking, 778 00:43:59,603 --> 00:44:02,106 what's gonna get us to the next level as a tag team? 779 00:44:02,172 --> 00:44:05,909 Because we want it all. Glory, championships, everything. 780 00:44:05,976 --> 00:44:08,512 We're not gonna get there overnight, right? It's like any great movie. 781 00:44:09,046 --> 00:44:11,215 So we have to pick a fight with the guys who've done it all 782 00:44:11,281 --> 00:44:14,385 and nobody is more decorated in all of NXT than Gallus. 783 00:44:15,319 --> 00:44:17,721 You want to face us for real? 784 00:44:18,288 --> 00:44:19,757 Absolutely not. 785 00:44:19,823 --> 00:44:22,226 Yeah, there's plenty of other guys that want to slap you about. 786 00:44:22,292 --> 00:44:24,962 I was thinking, hey, maybe you can put it in a language 787 00:44:25,029 --> 00:44:27,197 -that the boys would understand. -All right, what do you think? 788 00:44:27,264 --> 00:44:31,001 Let's get these bampots some haggis and watch a Glasgow Rangers game, right? 789 00:44:31,068 --> 00:44:33,537 -Yeah, that's it. -That's it. 790 00:44:34,471 --> 00:44:38,075 That's it. Embrace it, Mr. Wolfie. 791 00:44:38,142 --> 00:44:40,744 Embrace how annoyed you feel right now with Hank and Tank. 792 00:44:41,211 --> 00:44:42,746 Let's not dust up this nice bar. 793 00:44:42,813 --> 00:44:46,817 Why don't you shut us up in the ring next Tuesday? 794 00:44:47,518 --> 00:44:50,387 So if we agree to batter you next week, you'll leave right now then? 795 00:44:50,454 --> 00:44:51,789 -Yeah. -Yeah, yeah, yeah. 796 00:44:52,256 --> 00:44:53,157 See you next week then. 797 00:44:53,223 --> 00:44:57,261 Just remember, you need to learn to walk before you run with a Gallus Firm. 798 00:44:57,327 --> 00:45:01,699 All right. All right. That's it. Let's get out of here. 799 00:45:05,569 --> 00:45:06,970 [woman 1] Excuse me, Ava. 800 00:45:07,037 --> 00:45:09,640 Can we ask what you were doing in Shawn Michaels' office? 801 00:45:09,707 --> 00:45:13,444 We're four days away from Deadline and things are out of control around here. 802 00:45:13,510 --> 00:45:15,245 You saw what happened in the trainer's room. 803 00:45:15,312 --> 00:45:19,249 Roxanne Perez and Kiana James cannot keep their hands off of each other. 804 00:45:19,316 --> 00:45:20,517 So it's official. 805 00:45:20,584 --> 00:45:21,852 This Saturday at Deadline, 806 00:45:21,919 --> 00:45:27,124 Kiana and Roxanne will finally settle their differences in a Steel Cage Match. 807 00:45:27,191 --> 00:45:29,359 [audience cheering] 808 00:45:29,426 --> 00:45:33,363 [Vic] Wow, also at Deadline, this match has been made official. 809 00:45:33,430 --> 00:45:36,600 Wes Lee is out 8 to 12 months with back surgery, 810 00:45:36,667 --> 00:45:38,469 but Dom won't have the night off on Saturday, 811 00:45:38,535 --> 00:45:40,671 thanks to his Hall of Fame father Rey Mysterio, 812 00:45:40,738 --> 00:45:43,207 who will be in the corner of Dragon Lee 813 00:45:43,273 --> 00:45:47,611 when the North American title is on the line this Saturday at Deadline. 814 00:45:48,545 --> 00:45:52,316 Also this Saturday, Book, we know it's the Women's Iron Survivor Challenge, 815 00:45:52,382 --> 00:45:53,717 and all five competitors 816 00:45:53,784 --> 00:45:56,954 will be in the ring for the Iron Survivor Challenge Summit 817 00:45:57,020 --> 00:46:00,958 hosted by Byron Saxton next on NXT. 818 00:46:03,827 --> 00:46:06,230 ♪ Countdown to shutdown ♪ 819 00:46:06,296 --> 00:46:08,132 ["Countdown to Shutdown" playing] 820 00:46:08,599 --> 00:46:11,969 NXT Deadlineis this Saturday in Bridgeport, Connecticut. 821 00:46:12,035 --> 00:46:15,205 And tonight, I am joined by the five superstars 822 00:46:15,272 --> 00:46:19,276 who have earned the right to compete in the one-of-a-kind match 823 00:46:19,343 --> 00:46:23,747 known as the Iron Survivor Challenge. 824 00:46:23,814 --> 00:46:29,019 So right now let's meet those superstars, starting with Tiffany Stratton. 825 00:46:29,086 --> 00:46:31,088 [audience cheering] 826 00:46:33,457 --> 00:46:37,728 -Lash Legend. -[inaudible]. 827 00:46:38,695 --> 00:46:42,232 -Blair Davenport. -[audience booing] 828 00:46:43,233 --> 00:46:46,570 -Kelani Jordan. -[audience cheering] 829 00:46:47,538 --> 00:46:51,742 -And Fallon Henley. -[audience cheering] 830 00:46:54,044 --> 00:46:56,246 Now the winner of the Iron Survivor Challenge 831 00:46:56,313 --> 00:46:59,516 will be next in line to challenge Lyra Valkyria 832 00:46:59,583 --> 00:47:02,386 for the NXT Women's Championship. 833 00:47:02,452 --> 00:47:06,190 But tonight, they'll all have an opportunity to take the floor 834 00:47:06,256 --> 00:47:11,528 and tell you why they believe they will be the Iron Survivor. 835 00:47:11,595 --> 00:47:13,931 Now, ladies, I spoke to all of you before the summit 836 00:47:13,997 --> 00:47:15,999 and we've all agreed we're gonna keep things moving. 837 00:47:16,066 --> 00:47:19,236 However, if someone does mention your name, 838 00:47:19,303 --> 00:47:25,776 you will have the opportunity to quickly, quickly respond. 839 00:47:25,843 --> 00:47:28,212 With that said, Tiffany Stratton, you're up. 840 00:47:28,278 --> 00:47:29,613 [audience cheering] 841 00:47:29,680 --> 00:47:33,550 There's no other way to start this, is there, Byron? 842 00:47:33,617 --> 00:47:38,288 It all starts and stops with the center of the universe. 843 00:47:38,355 --> 00:47:43,427 Besides, I am the favorite going in this Saturday. 844 00:47:43,493 --> 00:47:46,763 And it's not only because I'm the most gifted superstar, 845 00:47:46,830 --> 00:47:50,100 the most talented superstar, the most athletic superstar. 846 00:47:50,167 --> 00:47:52,035 Oh, I could go on. 847 00:47:52,102 --> 00:47:56,373 And I mean, Charlotte Flair herself shouted me out 848 00:47:56,440 --> 00:47:59,843 and said that I am the future of the Women's Division. 849 00:47:59,910 --> 00:48:01,578 Who else can say that? 850 00:48:01,645 --> 00:48:05,249 Hmm. No one. 851 00:48:06,450 --> 00:48:09,720 Besides, I am the only one in this room 852 00:48:09,786 --> 00:48:12,956 that's actually even held the NXT Women's Championship. 853 00:48:13,023 --> 00:48:15,959 And it's only a matter of time before I reclaim my Tiffy title 854 00:48:16,026 --> 00:48:19,830 and become a Tiffy two-time. 855 00:48:20,864 --> 00:48:27,004 All I see is four participation trophies and one winner. 856 00:48:27,904 --> 00:48:31,041 Well, Tiffany, you are the most decorated competitor in this match. 857 00:48:31,108 --> 00:48:36,980 However, perhaps the competitor with the most potential is Kelani Jordan. 858 00:48:37,047 --> 00:48:38,515 [audience cheering] 859 00:48:38,582 --> 00:48:43,921 So, Kelani, how do you plan to be the Iron Survivor? 860 00:48:43,987 --> 00:48:47,391 Byron, you're saying things I already know. 861 00:48:47,457 --> 00:48:51,528 Yes, I'm the newest one here, the one with the least experience. 862 00:48:51,595 --> 00:48:55,465 And I don't know what to expect going into the Iron Survivor Challenge. 863 00:48:55,532 --> 00:48:56,800 But who does? 864 00:48:56,867 --> 00:49:01,138 Last time I checked, none of y'all were in the match last year. 865 00:49:01,204 --> 00:49:02,806 [audience cheering] 866 00:49:02,873 --> 00:49:06,543 If anything, I prepped my entire life for this moment. 867 00:49:06,610 --> 00:49:12,082 My outstanding gymnastics career has made my endurance top-notch. 868 00:49:12,149 --> 00:49:15,085 So I know how to go 25 minutes. 869 00:49:15,152 --> 00:49:18,855 And when I step into that ring, I'm gonna cut a pace 870 00:49:18,922 --> 00:49:22,993 that none of these girls can keep up with me, even if they tried. 871 00:49:23,060 --> 00:49:25,996 For the record, I did gymnastics too. 872 00:49:26,063 --> 00:49:28,598 Tiff, we'll see if you can keep up with me. 873 00:49:28,665 --> 00:49:30,901 [Tiffany] Please don't tiff me. Yuck. 874 00:49:30,968 --> 00:49:34,037 [Byron] Yeah, let's please keep things on track here. 875 00:49:34,104 --> 00:49:36,907 And let's move along to the Lash Legend. 876 00:49:36,973 --> 00:49:39,977 Mm-hmm. About time, Byron. 877 00:49:40,043 --> 00:49:41,378 [audience booing] 878 00:49:41,445 --> 00:49:45,382 And first of all, Kelani, that was real cute. 879 00:49:45,449 --> 00:49:48,785 Too bad, nobody actually wants to hear you speak, okay? All right. 880 00:49:48,852 --> 00:49:53,790 And second of all, Tiffany, you claim to be the most athletic. 881 00:49:53,857 --> 00:49:55,525 [scoffs] I beg to differ. 882 00:49:55,592 --> 00:50:01,131 But you was looking real athletic when Becky took your Women's Championship. 883 00:50:01,198 --> 00:50:03,934 -Yeah. Uh-huh. -[audience booing] 884 00:50:04,000 --> 00:50:07,738 So you can keep saying tootles to that title. 885 00:50:07,804 --> 00:50:11,341 Now, since y'all wanna talk about strategy… 886 00:50:11,408 --> 00:50:17,614 Um, hello? Have y'all not seen me with the Heritage Cup Champion, Noam Dar? 887 00:50:17,681 --> 00:50:22,886 So I would think I know a couple of things about multiple pinfalls, okay? 888 00:50:22,953 --> 00:50:24,488 So skirt. 889 00:50:24,554 --> 00:50:31,294 So if you wanna know my strategy, it's very, very simple. 890 00:50:31,361 --> 00:50:35,198 I'm bougie. And no matter how long I'm in that ring, 891 00:50:35,265 --> 00:50:38,668 I'mma bully all y'all little asses up into that penalty box. 892 00:50:38,735 --> 00:50:41,605 -Thank, y'all. -Lash, what's your excuse gonna be 893 00:50:41,671 --> 00:50:43,407 when the new girl sends your ass 894 00:50:43,473 --> 00:50:44,741 -to the penalty box? -[gasps] 895 00:50:44,808 --> 00:50:46,743 -[audience cheering] -Hold on now, rookie. 896 00:50:46,810 --> 00:50:50,280 That ain't gonna happen, so tone it down. Thank you. 897 00:50:50,347 --> 00:50:51,882 [audience chanting] 898 00:50:51,948 --> 00:50:54,751 Okay. All right. Getting a little tense here. 899 00:50:55,719 --> 00:50:56,920 Blair? 900 00:50:56,987 --> 00:50:59,990 [clears throat] Sorry. 901 00:51:00,057 --> 00:51:04,194 You know, I'm not here to one-up everyone with witty one-liners. 902 00:51:04,261 --> 00:51:07,330 No, no, no. That's not my style. 903 00:51:07,998 --> 00:51:13,136 Byron, I don't like anyone in here in this ring right now. [chuckles] 904 00:51:13,203 --> 00:51:18,341 And I really don't care about any of your opinions about me either. 905 00:51:18,408 --> 00:51:22,012 But do you notice, no one's gonna try come for me 906 00:51:22,078 --> 00:51:25,749 because you are all afraid that you're gonna be on the shelf 907 00:51:25,816 --> 00:51:29,419 just like Nikkita Lyons and Sol Ruca. 908 00:51:29,486 --> 00:51:31,354 -[audience chanting] -[inaudible]. 909 00:51:31,421 --> 00:51:36,827 Gigi Dolin, she tried to challenge me, but I took care of her as well. 910 00:51:36,893 --> 00:51:41,431 So if you all thought I was vicious before, 911 00:51:41,498 --> 00:51:44,434 -well, you better wait and see what… -Okay, Blair, we get it. 912 00:51:44,501 --> 00:51:47,571 You don't care about anyone in this ring. 913 00:51:47,637 --> 00:51:50,507 Just like I don't care whose ass I have to kick on Saturday 914 00:51:50,574 --> 00:51:52,576 to become the No.1 Contender. 915 00:51:53,643 --> 00:51:56,246 I mean, Blair, I'll knock you out right in the penalty box. 916 00:51:56,713 --> 00:52:00,183 And Lashy Poo, if you wanna take this to the metal lounge, no problem. 917 00:52:00,250 --> 00:52:02,319 And nothing would thrill me more 918 00:52:02,385 --> 00:52:05,889 than to knock Miss Tiffy Wiffy right off her high horse. 919 00:52:05,956 --> 00:52:07,124 [audience cheering] 920 00:52:07,190 --> 00:52:11,995 And Kelani, I don't really have any beef with you, 921 00:52:12,062 --> 00:52:13,530 but we're both after the same thing 922 00:52:13,597 --> 00:52:16,600 and anything goes in this Iron Survivor Challenge 923 00:52:16,666 --> 00:52:19,669 because I am hyped up after my victory from tonight. 924 00:52:19,736 --> 00:52:20,904 [audience cheering] 925 00:52:20,971 --> 00:52:25,242 And I'm gonna continue to ride that momentum right to Deadline. 926 00:52:25,308 --> 00:52:28,812 -Um, don't even think about… -Henley, you have about a 0% chance 927 00:52:28,879 --> 00:52:31,381 of winning the Iron Survivor Challenge. 928 00:52:31,448 --> 00:52:34,918 It's pathetic that they wasted a Last Chance opportunity 929 00:52:34,985 --> 00:52:36,620 on someone like you. 930 00:52:36,686 --> 00:52:38,488 Oh, what a tragedy. 931 00:52:38,555 --> 00:52:43,226 [screaming] 932 00:52:44,060 --> 00:52:47,731 -I know you ain't just cut me off. -I did, get over it. 933 00:52:47,797 --> 00:52:52,402 You have wasted a chance on me, Tiffany. You better count your blessings. 934 00:52:52,469 --> 00:52:57,607 Ladies, ladies, you said you weren't gonna do this. 935 00:52:57,674 --> 00:53:01,211 You know, Byron, you know what they say? 936 00:53:01,278 --> 00:53:05,081 Well-behaved women seldom make history. [chuckles] 937 00:53:05,148 --> 00:53:08,485 So, Tiffy, yee-haw, bitch! 938 00:53:08,985 --> 00:53:10,654 [Booker] Oh, yes! 939 00:53:10,720 --> 00:53:14,524 [Vic] Oh, Booker, these five women will compete to beat the clock. 940 00:53:14,591 --> 00:53:19,863 Who will be the Iron Survivor Saturday at Deadline? 941 00:53:19,930 --> 00:53:21,932 Break it up, break it up! 942 00:53:26,269 --> 00:53:29,673 ["Strike Force" playing] 943 00:53:29,739 --> 00:53:32,742 [audience cheering] 944 00:53:39,482 --> 00:53:40,317 [bell ringing] 945 00:53:40,383 --> 00:53:43,186 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 946 00:53:43,253 --> 00:53:46,590 Introducing first, Axiom! 947 00:53:46,656 --> 00:53:51,595 [Vic] We saw Axiom, we saw Nathan Frazer, the interaction they had one week ago. 948 00:53:52,162 --> 00:53:56,299 Booker, I'm sure you're not buying into their gentleman's agreement, 949 00:53:56,366 --> 00:53:57,901 if you will. 950 00:53:57,968 --> 00:53:59,703 -[Booker] How many times have I said it. -[Vic] I know. 951 00:53:59,769 --> 00:54:02,105 [Booker] You could trust a snake to bite you. 952 00:54:02,172 --> 00:54:05,108 [Booker] Both of these guys are very, very honorable men. 953 00:54:05,175 --> 00:54:08,511 So, yes, I can see that Frazer and Axiom, 954 00:54:08,578 --> 00:54:12,449 who I've had dealings with at Reality of Wrestling. 955 00:54:12,515 --> 00:54:14,718 This kid's good, Vic. He's real good. 956 00:54:14,784 --> 00:54:19,189 [Vic] Axiom looking to prove it once more here in NXT. 957 00:54:19,256 --> 00:54:22,859 ["Never Slow Down" playing] 958 00:54:22,926 --> 00:54:24,995 ♪ Never slow down ♪ 959 00:54:25,061 --> 00:54:28,064 [audience cheering] 960 00:54:34,537 --> 00:54:38,742 [Alicia] And his opponent, Nathan Frazer! 961 00:54:38,808 --> 00:54:40,944 [Vic] We talked about that verbal altercation last week. 962 00:54:41,011 --> 00:54:43,680 You know, Booker, you've been in locker rooms, 963 00:54:43,747 --> 00:54:47,283 WCW locker rooms, WWE locker rooms, RAW locker rooms, SmackDown locker rooms. 964 00:54:47,350 --> 00:54:49,119 How did you handle tongue-in-cheek comments 965 00:54:49,185 --> 00:54:50,520 that were made towards you? 966 00:54:50,587 --> 00:54:52,856 [Booker laughs] You know, tongue-in-cheek comments 967 00:54:52,922 --> 00:54:56,559 is like white noise, Vic. I just let it go by the wayside. 968 00:54:56,626 --> 00:54:59,496 You know what your mother said when you was a young man? 969 00:54:59,562 --> 00:55:06,369 Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can never hurt me, man. 970 00:55:06,436 --> 00:55:09,105 [Vic] Well, these two had a little bit of that back and forth, 971 00:55:09,172 --> 00:55:11,975 and they said it's all in the spirit of friendly competition. 972 00:55:12,042 --> 00:55:16,112 These two, of course, competed in a best-of-three series over a year ago. 973 00:55:16,179 --> 00:55:17,981 Frazer won that series. 974 00:55:18,048 --> 00:55:20,050 You think Axiom has forgotten those three matches? 975 00:55:20,116 --> 00:55:23,253 [Booker] Not, of course. Let me tell you, Axiom definitely thought about that, 976 00:55:23,319 --> 00:55:26,523 but you're dealing with two high-class athletes right here. 977 00:55:26,589 --> 00:55:28,758 Both of these guys are looking for that moment. 978 00:55:28,825 --> 00:55:31,828 And this could be it right here tonight. Just a win could do a whole lot of good. 979 00:55:31,895 --> 00:55:32,862 [Vic] Both have eyed up 980 00:55:32,929 --> 00:55:35,398 -the North American title in the past. -[Booker] Oh, look at that. 981 00:55:35,465 --> 00:55:38,802 Dragon Lee, Dominik Mysterio will be one-on-one 982 00:55:38,868 --> 00:55:42,072 for the title this Saturday at Deadline. 983 00:55:42,138 --> 00:55:46,309 [Booker] Both of these men, tremendous ability, amazing athletes, 984 00:55:46,376 --> 00:55:49,979 and the thing is, it's gonna be a chess match, Vic, here tonight. 985 00:55:50,046 --> 00:55:52,215 [Vic] We're gonna see it all unfold in Bridgeport, 986 00:55:52,282 --> 00:55:55,151 and we also learned that in Dragon Lee's corner 987 00:55:55,218 --> 00:55:57,487 -will be the Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio. -[Booker] Oh, my goodness. 988 00:55:57,554 --> 00:55:59,155 And if you're just joining us, 989 00:55:59,222 --> 00:56:01,224 you may be like, "Well, what about happened to Wes Lee?" 990 00:56:01,291 --> 00:56:03,693 Unfortunately, found out some heartbreaking news. 991 00:56:03,760 --> 00:56:07,230 Wes Lee going to be out 8 to 12 months with back surgery. 992 00:56:07,297 --> 00:56:09,165 [Booker] Can I say this? 993 00:56:09,232 --> 00:56:12,102 We definitely all wish a speedy recovery for Wes Lee. 994 00:56:12,168 --> 00:56:13,837 You're gonna get a chance to see at Deadline 995 00:56:13,903 --> 00:56:17,107 -how good Dominik Mysterio really is. -[Vic] Oh! 996 00:56:17,173 --> 00:56:18,641 [Booker] He's been on A-Town lately. 997 00:56:18,708 --> 00:56:22,379 [Vic] Well, we're seeing just how good these two superstars are, 998 00:56:22,445 --> 00:56:25,448 and you can't argue, both, they both want to stand out. 999 00:56:25,515 --> 00:56:27,584 -[inaudible], superkick! -[Booker] Oh! Oh. 1000 00:56:27,650 --> 00:56:29,853 -[Vic] Under the jaw, into the cover! -One, two… 1001 00:56:29,919 --> 00:56:34,324 And I don't know how Axiom just, just kicked out. 1002 00:56:34,390 --> 00:56:39,929 Take another look. Look at this, Booker. Feel the impact. Bam! 1003 00:56:39,996 --> 00:56:42,599 Almost right in the chest of Axiom. 1004 00:56:42,665 --> 00:56:45,335 [Booker] He's gonna feel the impact right there, Axiom, 1005 00:56:45,402 --> 00:56:49,005 I can't see his eyes, but I can imagine his eyes was rolling 1006 00:56:49,072 --> 00:56:51,408 in the back of his head there for a second. 1007 00:56:51,474 --> 00:56:52,609 [Vic] You take a look at Axiom, 1008 00:56:52,675 --> 00:56:55,178 we talk about he seems a little bit more methodical 1009 00:56:55,245 --> 00:56:59,182 than Nathan Frazer. And Axiom, high-risk, lot of reward. 1010 00:56:59,249 --> 00:57:02,786 [Booker] You see that precision, precise timing by Axiom. 1011 00:57:02,852 --> 00:57:05,588 That's what I'm talking about with these two athletes right here. 1012 00:57:05,655 --> 00:57:06,923 [Vic] Wait… 1013 00:57:07,424 --> 00:57:11,361 They still haven't separated these women. The five women that are competing 1014 00:57:11,428 --> 00:57:14,564 in the Iron Survivor Challenge match at Deadline. 1015 00:57:14,631 --> 00:57:18,168 -Things are still breaking down. -[Booker] This is serious, Vic. 1016 00:57:18,234 --> 00:57:19,569 This is serious. 1017 00:57:19,636 --> 00:57:22,372 -We need to get some security out here. -[bell ringing] 1018 00:57:22,439 --> 00:57:25,642 [Vic] Oh, and this is unfortunate for these two superstars. 1019 00:57:26,342 --> 00:57:29,345 [inaudible]. 1020 00:57:29,412 --> 00:57:31,147 ["The Lyoness" playing] 1021 00:57:31,214 --> 00:57:34,050 [Vic] Uh-oh. 1022 00:57:36,286 --> 00:57:37,954 Nikkita Lyons! 1023 00:57:38,021 --> 00:57:42,759 [Booker laughs] Yes! The Lion Queen is back! 1024 00:57:42,826 --> 00:57:47,096 -[Nikkita] Yeah, let's go, guys. -[audience chanting] Nikkita! Nikkita! 1025 00:57:47,163 --> 00:57:51,167 [Nikkita] That's right. Let me hear you. That's what you get for getting in… 1026 00:57:53,069 --> 00:57:56,673 Students, thank you for joining me here today for this assembly. 1027 00:57:56,739 --> 00:57:59,609 Andre Chase University is an institution focused 1028 00:57:59,676 --> 00:58:02,679 on shaping the young minds of future sports entertainers. 1029 00:58:02,745 --> 00:58:05,014 Normally when we have these assemblies, 1030 00:58:05,081 --> 00:58:07,584 it's to celebrate the accomplishments of the university. 1031 00:58:07,650 --> 00:58:10,320 But as you all saw last week at the press conference, 1032 00:58:10,386 --> 00:58:12,889 this isn't anything near a celebration. 1033 00:58:12,956 --> 00:58:16,292 Last week's news of the misuse of university funds 1034 00:58:16,359 --> 00:58:19,696 and the illegal gambling practices here at Chase University 1035 00:58:19,762 --> 00:58:22,298 have rocked this institution to its core. 1036 00:58:22,365 --> 00:58:24,567 But I just want to make one thing clear. 1037 00:58:25,969 --> 00:58:30,707 The person who irresponsibly put this university in severe debt 1038 00:58:30,773 --> 00:58:33,643 and the compromising position that it's currently in… 1039 00:58:35,511 --> 00:58:36,679 is me. 1040 00:58:36,746 --> 00:58:38,314 -Of course. -Wow. 1041 00:58:38,848 --> 00:58:40,783 As the founder of Chase University, 1042 00:58:40,850 --> 00:58:43,453 I fell short of the example that I'm supposed to set. 1043 00:58:43,520 --> 00:58:47,590 And I'm so disappointed in myself for a continuous lapse in judgment 1044 00:58:47,657 --> 00:58:49,659 that has led us to this delicate position. 1045 00:58:50,493 --> 00:58:52,161 And now the most important thing. 1046 00:58:52,228 --> 00:58:55,365 I'm sure all of you are wondering, how is this going to affect you? 1047 00:58:56,132 --> 00:58:58,201 I'm just going to come out and say it. 1048 00:58:58,268 --> 00:59:01,204 Due to the results of the investigation, 1049 00:59:01,271 --> 00:59:03,540 Chase University is now under academic probation. 1050 00:59:03,606 --> 00:59:05,808 -[gasping] -Great. 1051 00:59:06,676 --> 00:59:12,749 So unfortunately, a few sanctions have been placed on our university, 1052 00:59:12,815 --> 00:59:16,619 including any students who enrolled after the investigation began 1053 00:59:16,686 --> 00:59:18,688 will no longer be eligible for financial aid 1054 00:59:18,755 --> 00:59:20,390 due to our compromising debt. 1055 00:59:20,456 --> 00:59:22,258 -That's horrible. -[indistinct chatter] 1056 00:59:22,325 --> 00:59:24,193 -But it was you. -[woman 2] Classy. 1057 00:59:24,727 --> 00:59:29,465 Mr. Chase, it would be way easier for us to know what we have to do 1058 00:59:29,532 --> 00:59:33,336 if you would just tell us how much you actually owe. 1059 00:59:33,403 --> 00:59:35,338 [woman 3] It's okay. We'll understand. 1060 00:59:35,405 --> 00:59:37,674 [woman 4] We'll have to figure out how much money [inaudible]. 1061 00:59:37,740 --> 00:59:39,075 Come on. 1062 00:59:39,142 --> 00:59:43,479 I owe hundreds of thousands of dollars. 1063 00:59:43,546 --> 00:59:44,914 [in unison] Oh. 1064 00:59:44,981 --> 00:59:47,083 -Obviously… -And it's not just the loan, 1065 00:59:47,150 --> 00:59:49,886 it's the loan plus interest because I went through a third party. 1066 00:59:49,953 --> 00:59:51,955 [indistinct chatter] 1067 00:59:52,422 --> 00:59:54,090 Way to go, professor. 1068 00:59:54,157 --> 00:59:56,559 I'm just gonna be real with everyone. 1069 00:59:56,626 --> 01:00:03,466 After losing all of my personal finances, I began to use university assets, 1070 01:00:03,533 --> 01:00:06,336 which in turn caused me to take out a loan through an organization 1071 01:00:06,402 --> 01:00:10,006 that I've now found myself not being able to pay back. 1072 01:00:10,073 --> 01:00:12,275 -[sighs] -[man 1] That's not good. 1073 01:00:12,342 --> 01:00:17,814 Putting myself and this university in a very compromising position. 1074 01:00:17,880 --> 01:00:20,383 [indistinct chatter] 1075 01:00:21,417 --> 01:00:23,753 I got this university into this mess. 1076 01:00:24,821 --> 01:00:27,156 And dammit, I'm gonna dig us out of this mess. 1077 01:00:27,690 --> 01:00:30,760 I'm gonna restore this university to its full glory 1078 01:00:30,827 --> 01:00:33,763 as quickly and efficiently as possible. 1079 01:00:35,498 --> 01:00:40,703 Oh, okay, so other than selling my trophy, because I'm not selling my trophy, 1080 01:00:40,770 --> 01:00:42,705 is there else we can do to help? 1081 01:00:43,806 --> 01:00:44,807 Hmm. 1082 01:00:46,509 --> 01:00:48,678 We could do a bake sale, right? 1083 01:00:48,745 --> 01:00:51,547 [chuckles] No. 1084 01:00:51,614 --> 01:00:54,350 -Mr. Chase, Mr. Chase. -[woman 5] Over here. I got one. 1085 01:00:54,417 --> 01:00:56,185 We could do a car wash. 1086 01:00:56,252 --> 01:00:57,987 -[claps] -[woman 6] It's not bad. 1087 01:00:58,054 --> 01:00:59,255 [sighs] 1088 01:00:59,322 --> 01:01:00,990 Hello? Me, me. 1089 01:01:01,057 --> 01:01:05,228 Uh, Mr. Chase, maybe you could look into a way of doing a crash course 1090 01:01:05,294 --> 01:01:07,296 on how to avoid financial crisis. 1091 01:01:07,363 --> 01:01:10,900 -[woman 6] Oh. -Yeah, I just think that would spark ideas 1092 01:01:10,967 --> 01:01:12,635 on how to get us out of this financial debt 1093 01:01:12,702 --> 01:01:15,972 whilst also teaching the students of Chase U. 1094 01:01:16,039 --> 01:01:17,373 -[woman 6] Okay. -Thea. 1095 01:01:17,440 --> 01:01:21,911 [Andre] Riley Osborne, right? I think that was a great idea. 1096 01:01:21,978 --> 01:01:23,846 -Thea! -[Andre] We just gotta make money. 1097 01:01:23,913 --> 01:01:25,982 -Are you okay? -I'm great. Yeah, I'm great. 1098 01:01:26,049 --> 01:01:29,652 Class, I know this is unsettling, but I am confident 1099 01:01:29,719 --> 01:01:33,222 that we can get through this together and get this debt paid. 1100 01:01:33,289 --> 01:01:34,757 Thank you. 1101 01:01:37,060 --> 01:01:38,594 Hey, Melo, what the hell was that, man? 1102 01:01:38,661 --> 01:01:40,797 Hey, man, I seen it and it ain't that, Trick. 1103 01:01:40,863 --> 01:01:42,532 Well, what did it look like then? 1104 01:01:43,566 --> 01:01:45,301 Look, man, I'm locked in. I got this Last Chance. 1105 01:01:45,368 --> 01:01:47,770 -Let me handle this. -Nah, forget all that. 1106 01:01:49,272 --> 01:01:50,606 I need answers. 1107 01:01:51,340 --> 01:01:52,875 ["Melo Don't Miss" playing] 1108 01:01:52,942 --> 01:01:56,546 Let me handle this, and then let's talk about it after. You rolling? 1109 01:01:56,612 --> 01:01:57,680 Nah, dawg. 1110 01:01:57,747 --> 01:01:59,682 ♪ You want your shot? Well, I guess you wait… ♪ 1111 01:01:59,749 --> 01:02:00,917 This your Last Chance. 1112 01:02:00,983 --> 01:02:03,786 ♪ I′m at the top Get respect while I get feared ♪ 1113 01:02:03,853 --> 01:02:05,388 What are you telling me? 1114 01:02:05,455 --> 01:02:07,657 -♪ Tell them to step here ♪ -♪ Step here ♪ 1115 01:02:07,723 --> 01:02:10,893 [Vic] You can see it's a different look in the eyes of Trick Williams, 1116 01:02:10,960 --> 01:02:15,565 but it is main event time this week live on NXT. 1117 01:02:15,631 --> 01:02:19,102 ♪ I ain′t never run from challenges, I handle 'em and face ′em ♪ 1118 01:02:19,168 --> 01:02:20,903 -♪ They say success either mangle… ♪ -[bell ringing] 1119 01:02:20,970 --> 01:02:25,641 [Alicia] The following is a Last Chance Iron Survivor qualifying 1120 01:02:25,708 --> 01:02:28,778 Fatal 4-Way match. 1121 01:02:28,845 --> 01:02:32,715 Introducing first, Carmelo Hayes. 1122 01:02:32,782 --> 01:02:36,853 [Vic] There's got to be an internal conflict inside brewing. 1123 01:02:36,919 --> 01:02:40,923 Carmelo Hayes, will that keep him from becoming the Iron Survivor? 1124 01:02:40,990 --> 01:02:44,660 Who will make the most of their Last Chance? Next live. 1125 01:02:44,727 --> 01:02:46,662 ♪ Get respect while I get feared ♪ 1126 01:02:46,729 --> 01:02:50,066 ♪ Who got a problem, huh? Tell them to step here ♪ 1127 01:02:54,437 --> 01:02:58,274 Man, ever since last week, my socials have been popping off. 1128 01:02:58,341 --> 01:03:03,346 Seems like the entire internet is talking about this leaked footage of me saying 1129 01:03:03,412 --> 01:03:06,816 and I should be worried and that I've been incriminated. 1130 01:03:06,883 --> 01:03:10,553 And I'm here to tell y'all the exact opposite. 1131 01:03:10,620 --> 01:03:12,622 I'm just chilling right here on my throne. 1132 01:03:13,122 --> 01:03:16,459 Heck, I should have known the cameras would find me. 1133 01:03:16,526 --> 01:03:21,464 See, when you're a big star like me, the camera always finds you. 1134 01:03:21,531 --> 01:03:23,733 Ain't that right, Carmelo Hayes? 1135 01:03:24,267 --> 01:03:28,070 Now we got them talking. They're talking about your match tonight. 1136 01:03:28,137 --> 01:03:31,808 They're talking about how Lexis King is supposed to interfere. 1137 01:03:32,675 --> 01:03:34,010 But I wouldn't do that. 1138 01:03:34,076 --> 01:03:39,148 I wouldn't interfere in my friend's match and cost him an opportunity at Deadline. 1139 01:03:40,149 --> 01:03:43,686 Now I know we're not besties, we've had a bit of a rocky relationship, 1140 01:03:44,554 --> 01:03:49,725 but I do think that we are gonna be on the same page very soon. 1141 01:03:50,293 --> 01:03:55,765 You know why? Because I know for a fact that Melo doesn't miss. 1142 01:03:56,432 --> 01:04:01,304 And now Melo knows that Lexis King doesn't miss either. 1143 01:04:02,605 --> 01:04:07,476 So good luck, my friend, because Deadlineawaits. 1144 01:04:08,511 --> 01:04:12,048 Man, I love it when a plan comes together. [chuckles] 1145 01:04:13,482 --> 01:04:15,318 [Vic] The plot thickens. 1146 01:04:15,384 --> 01:04:17,987 ["Born Animal" playing] 1147 01:04:18,054 --> 01:04:21,991 [Alicia] Introducing Tyler Bate! 1148 01:04:22,058 --> 01:04:23,459 [Vic] There's the Big Strong Boi. 1149 01:04:23,526 --> 01:04:25,394 Look, we talked about it in the women's matchup. 1150 01:04:25,461 --> 01:04:28,798 I'll come to you real quick here. Do you have a favorite in this matchup? 1151 01:04:28,865 --> 01:04:31,067 [Booker] You know, I like Carmelo Hayes. He's my guy. 1152 01:04:31,133 --> 01:04:34,637 Joe Coffey, good to the last drop. Tyler Bate is looking for that moment, 1153 01:04:34,704 --> 01:04:38,040 but the guy that I'm really thinking about is Eddy Thorpe. 1154 01:04:38,107 --> 01:04:40,610 There's something special about that kid, Vic. 1155 01:04:40,676 --> 01:04:43,679 ["Thicker Than Blood" playing] 1156 01:04:54,423 --> 01:04:59,095 [Alicia] Representing Gallus, Joe Coffey! 1157 01:04:59,962 --> 01:05:03,899 [Vic] Well, Coffey certainly will have an advantage in this matchup. 1158 01:05:04,634 --> 01:05:08,971 Rough, rugged, loves a good scrap. 1159 01:05:10,439 --> 01:05:12,642 These are three of the competitors. 1160 01:05:12,708 --> 01:05:17,113 There's still one to come in this Last Chance matchup. 1161 01:05:21,117 --> 01:05:25,521 -Eddy Thorpe, how are the ribs feeling? -Not great. 1162 01:05:25,588 --> 01:05:27,189 I'm nowhere near 100%, 1163 01:05:27,256 --> 01:05:29,926 thanks to Breakker, Gulak and his friends. 1164 01:05:29,992 --> 01:05:32,328 But tonight's too important, Kelly. 1165 01:05:32,395 --> 01:05:35,998 If I win, not only am I in the Iron Survivor Challenge, 1166 01:05:36,065 --> 01:05:41,337 but I got a shot at the guy that injured me in the first place, Dijak. 1167 01:05:41,404 --> 01:05:44,407 ["Let The Good Times Roll" playing] 1168 01:05:46,108 --> 01:05:51,580 [Vic] Well, this is your pick, Book. He seems focused on the task at hand. 1169 01:05:51,647 --> 01:05:54,650 [audience cheering] 1170 01:06:00,890 --> 01:06:05,361 [Alicia] And their opponent, Eddy Thorpe! 1171 01:06:05,428 --> 01:06:08,831 [Vic] And after what he just talked about his ribs and not being 100%… 1172 01:06:10,299 --> 01:06:15,371 not necessarily physically, but how mentally tough is Eddy Thorpe? 1173 01:06:15,438 --> 01:06:17,106 [Booker] Sometimes you just gotta push through it. 1174 01:06:17,173 --> 01:06:19,675 That's what adrenaline is for. I just said it. 1175 01:06:19,742 --> 01:06:23,412 Uh, this kid, there's something special about Eddy Thorpe. 1176 01:06:23,479 --> 01:06:26,082 And [inaudible], let's talk about checks and championships. 1177 01:06:26,148 --> 01:06:30,319 This kid, he's not fighting for checks and championships, Vic. 1178 01:06:30,386 --> 01:06:31,821 I can just feel it, 1179 01:06:31,887 --> 01:06:34,890 that Native American blood running through his face. 1180 01:06:34,957 --> 01:06:36,759 -He's fighting for people, man. -[bell ringing] 1181 01:06:36,826 --> 01:06:38,761 [Vic] Well, it's the Last Chance for these four. 1182 01:06:38,828 --> 01:06:42,631 The winner will advance to Deadline. And right to the body goes Joe Coffey. 1183 01:06:42,698 --> 01:06:45,768 Those injured ribs will have a bullseye on him throughout the match. 1184 01:06:45,835 --> 01:06:47,436 But you brought up checks and championships. 1185 01:06:47,503 --> 01:06:49,305 That's what Carmelo Hayes is about, right? 1186 01:06:49,372 --> 01:06:50,639 -[Booker] Yes. -That's what he's about, right? 1187 01:06:50,706 --> 01:06:52,441 [Booker] Yeah, that is what Carmelo Hayes is about. 1188 01:06:52,508 --> 01:06:55,111 [Vic] Well, from behind his head, shoulders down and near-fall. 1189 01:06:55,177 --> 01:06:56,312 [Booker] He's about checks and championships. 1190 01:06:56,379 --> 01:07:00,850 And he's also about, you know, that guy that make that shot don't miss. 1191 01:07:00,916 --> 01:07:04,320 -But lately he's been a little off of it. -[inaudible]. 1192 01:07:05,788 --> 01:07:08,457 [Vic] I'm glad you bring that up because checks and championships, 1193 01:07:08,524 --> 01:07:10,459 -is he more focused on Trick? -[Booker groans] 1194 01:07:10,526 --> 01:07:13,362 [Vic] Is he more focused on Lexis King? Is he more focused on Deadline? 1195 01:07:13,429 --> 01:07:15,564 Is he focused on the task at hand tonight? 1196 01:07:15,631 --> 01:07:18,467 [Booker] I just said the word, he's not focused, Vic. 1197 01:07:18,534 --> 01:07:22,271 He's got way too much going on in his life right now. 1198 01:07:22,338 --> 01:07:24,540 And a match like this coming up at Deadline, 1199 01:07:24,607 --> 01:07:27,610 you gotta be fully focused and ready to go, man. 1200 01:07:27,676 --> 01:07:29,311 [Vic] Again, the winner at Deadline, 1201 01:07:29,378 --> 01:07:32,048 the Iron Survivor receives an NXT Championship matchup. 1202 01:07:32,114 --> 01:07:34,450 And Saturday it'll be Corbin and Dragunov for the gold. 1203 01:07:34,517 --> 01:07:37,119 Still to come, they will meet, champion, challenger, 1204 01:07:37,186 --> 01:07:39,588 face-to-face here tonight. 1205 01:07:39,655 --> 01:07:42,491 As Coffey back into the matchup. And this is what you talked about earlier. 1206 01:07:42,558 --> 01:07:44,827 You gotta have eyes in the back of your head. 1207 01:07:44,894 --> 01:07:45,961 [Booker] Look at this man here. 1208 01:07:46,028 --> 01:07:50,199 He's got all the ability in the ring, but he's got uncanny strength, Vic. 1209 01:07:50,266 --> 01:07:52,935 Oh, yes, look at this man. 1210 01:07:53,002 --> 01:07:54,870 [Vic] Into the cover to make it to Deadline. 1211 01:07:54,937 --> 01:07:56,939 And Thorpe broke up the count, 1212 01:07:57,006 --> 01:07:59,809 but actually did more damage to Coffey, and Bate right back in, 1213 01:07:59,875 --> 01:08:01,877 and look at Carmelo Hayes from behind. 1214 01:08:01,944 --> 01:08:04,914 All four of these superstars know what is on the line. 1215 01:08:04,980 --> 01:08:09,985 The Iron Survivor Challenge, Booker, such a unique, innovative matchup. 1216 01:08:10,052 --> 01:08:11,554 [Booker] Yeah, but you gotta understand 1217 01:08:11,620 --> 01:08:14,790 that you can't put the horse before the carriage. 1218 01:08:14,857 --> 01:08:18,661 This is just an appetizer. This just gets you in the game. 1219 01:08:18,727 --> 01:08:21,230 -You still gotta play it. -[Vic] Here comes Joe Coffey. 1220 01:08:21,297 --> 01:08:25,134 This could be a game-changing moment for someone like Joe Coffey. 1221 01:08:25,201 --> 01:08:27,670 One of the pillars of NXT UK, all the main events. 1222 01:08:27,736 --> 01:08:30,806 This is a moment to redefine himself. 1223 01:08:30,873 --> 01:08:35,144 [Booker] Not just for Joe Coffey, but for those Gallus boys, that team, 1224 01:08:35,211 --> 01:08:37,146 it would be great for the team, Vic. 1225 01:08:37,213 --> 01:08:38,547 Oh, wow. 1226 01:08:38,614 --> 01:08:41,150 [Vic] Much like Coffey, Tyler Bate has the opportunity 1227 01:08:41,217 --> 01:08:43,352 to redefine himself as well. 1228 01:08:43,419 --> 01:08:46,822 But Bate going for the ride, round and round it goes, 1229 01:08:46,889 --> 01:08:49,091 -and planted face-first. -[Booker] Talking about the same thing. 1230 01:08:49,158 --> 01:08:51,427 [Vic] Coffey into the cover, shoulders down, 1231 01:08:51,494 --> 01:08:54,096 and Thorpe again having to run some interference 1232 01:08:54,163 --> 01:08:56,832 to break up the count to continue this matchup. 1233 01:08:56,899 --> 01:09:00,002 First fall to the finish here, the winner will move on. 1234 01:09:00,069 --> 01:09:02,238 There's no disqualification. There's no count-outs. 1235 01:09:02,304 --> 01:09:04,640 There must be a winner inside the squared circle. 1236 01:09:04,707 --> 01:09:07,643 -Thorpe just got caught, got dropped. -[Booker] Just hit that shot. 1237 01:09:07,710 --> 01:09:10,779 Was that a three pointer? Was that a two? Was it a two? 1238 01:09:10,846 --> 01:09:14,049 It's like Lexis King said, when he shoots, he don't miss. 1239 01:09:14,116 --> 01:09:15,451 That being Carmelo Hayes. 1240 01:09:15,518 --> 01:09:17,987 -Take another look, and bam. -[Booker] Beautiful. 1241 01:09:18,053 --> 01:09:20,556 [Vic] Precision. You know, I can't get over Lexis King. 1242 01:09:20,623 --> 01:09:24,894 The friction he's caused between friends, between partners, what's the end game? 1243 01:09:24,960 --> 01:09:27,296 Even the awkwardness of what King said about tonight. 1244 01:09:27,363 --> 01:09:31,300 [Booker] Yeah, I know Lexis King is trying to distance himself from his dad, 1245 01:09:31,367 --> 01:09:33,202 but I'm gonna tell you right now, the apple don't fall 1246 01:09:33,269 --> 01:09:36,138 too far from the tree. I know his dad. I knew him, I knew him. 1247 01:09:36,205 --> 01:09:37,740 He wasn't that great of a guy. 1248 01:09:37,806 --> 01:09:41,677 [Vic] When you start looking around and listening to the NXT universe, 1249 01:09:41,744 --> 01:09:45,414 they seem split whenever Carmelo Hayes gets a little bit going in this matchup, 1250 01:09:45,481 --> 01:09:48,751 and that's not the reaction that Carmelo Hayes is used to. 1251 01:09:48,817 --> 01:09:51,420 Can that throw off a competitor inside the ring mid-match? 1252 01:09:51,487 --> 01:09:55,491 [Booker] Oh, man, trust me, the fans like that six-man. 1253 01:09:55,558 --> 01:09:58,160 -[Vic] Uh-oh, bam! -All what you need right now, Carmelo, 1254 01:09:58,227 --> 01:10:01,463 he needs that six-man to fuel him through this matchup. 1255 01:10:01,530 --> 01:10:05,067 [Vic] Tyler Bate dropping Coffey, pump kick caught Bate. 1256 01:10:05,134 --> 01:10:08,737 -[Booker] Beautiful. -[Vic] Eddy Thorpe now, spinebuster! 1257 01:10:08,804 --> 01:10:10,005 All four men down. 1258 01:10:10,072 --> 01:10:14,343 The winner will join Bron Breakker, Dijak, Trick Williams, Josh Briggs. 1259 01:10:14,410 --> 01:10:16,245 Who is headed to Deadline? 1260 01:10:16,312 --> 01:10:19,515 [audience chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT! 1261 01:10:21,183 --> 01:10:24,186 [Vic] Back live is the Last Chance Iron Survivor qualifying 1262 01:10:24,253 --> 01:10:25,754 Fatal 4-Way matchup. 1263 01:10:25,821 --> 01:10:28,157 Which one of these four will punch their ticket 1264 01:10:28,224 --> 01:10:32,895 to Deadlinethis Saturday, streaming WWE on Peacock? 1265 01:10:32,962 --> 01:10:35,231 And again, no disqualifications, no count-outs. 1266 01:10:35,297 --> 01:10:37,633 You gotta get the pinfall, the submission in the ring, just like Eddy Thorpe, 1267 01:10:37,700 --> 01:10:40,569 a problem with the cover, hook of the leg, and Coffey breaks up the count. 1268 01:10:40,636 --> 01:10:42,171 [Booker] I think this match is perfectly set up 1269 01:10:42,237 --> 01:10:44,073 for somebody like Eddy Thorpe, because Eddy, 1270 01:10:44,139 --> 01:10:46,609 he's not just a fighter, Vic, he's a survivor. 1271 01:10:46,675 --> 01:10:50,846 He knows how to weather the storm last, the test of time, man. 1272 01:10:50,913 --> 01:10:55,317 [Vic] Deadline, of course, this Saturday, tickets on sale now at ticketmaster.com. 1273 01:10:55,384 --> 01:10:59,855 Also made official tonight, Steel Cage, Perez, James. 1274 01:10:59,922 --> 01:11:01,757 Has Thorpe just dropped Carmelo Hayes, 1275 01:11:01,824 --> 01:11:05,160 and which one of these four will make it to Bridgeport? 1276 01:11:05,227 --> 01:11:12,034 [audience chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT! NXT! 1277 01:11:12,101 --> 01:11:13,602 [Vic] Feel the impact. 1278 01:11:13,669 --> 01:11:16,805 First, two for one on Carmelo Hayes, 1279 01:11:16,872 --> 01:11:19,742 and then coming in out of nowhere was Eddy Thorpe, 1280 01:11:19,808 --> 01:11:22,211 but look at Joe Coffey in control. 1281 01:11:22,278 --> 01:11:26,282 And focusing right on those injured ribs, knotted 100% 1282 01:11:26,348 --> 01:11:30,519 after weeks of heinous attacks from many different superstars, 1283 01:11:30,586 --> 01:11:32,187 from Drew Gulak to Breakker. 1284 01:11:32,254 --> 01:11:34,256 [Booker] Smart right there by Joe Coffey, 1285 01:11:34,323 --> 01:11:36,392 the leader of those Gallus boys, 1286 01:11:36,458 --> 01:11:38,627 trying to give him another chip in the game, 1287 01:11:38,694 --> 01:11:41,030 just trying to make it to Deadline. 1288 01:11:41,096 --> 01:11:42,097 [Vic] I'm glad you bring that up, 1289 01:11:42,164 --> 01:11:44,667 because Thorpe is fighting with a chip on his shoulder tonight. 1290 01:11:44,733 --> 01:11:47,069 If he can get to Bridgeport on Saturday, 1291 01:11:47,136 --> 01:11:50,806 he's got personal and professional reasons heading into Deadline. 1292 01:11:50,873 --> 01:11:52,808 Off the brainbuster, into the cover, 1293 01:11:52,875 --> 01:11:55,878 and again, Coffey breaking up the count, 1294 01:11:55,944 --> 01:11:58,447 because Eddy Thorpe can become the Iron Survivor 1295 01:11:58,514 --> 01:12:01,183 and also get his hands on Dijak. 1296 01:12:01,250 --> 01:12:06,388 But for Joe Coffey, he's got a chance to make NXT one more time, 1297 01:12:06,455 --> 01:12:08,524 his kingdom, Gallus' kingdom. 1298 01:12:08,590 --> 01:12:11,260 Gallus boys on top is what they always say, right? 1299 01:12:11,327 --> 01:12:15,297 [Booker] Yes, indeed, Joe Coffey. Even when he's late, he's always on time. 1300 01:12:15,364 --> 01:12:17,466 -Oh, yes! There you go. -[Vic] Right in! 1301 01:12:17,533 --> 01:12:19,068 [Vic] And you talk about being on time. 1302 01:12:19,134 --> 01:12:22,404 Eddy Thorpe right now, right place, right time again. 1303 01:12:22,471 --> 01:12:24,206 This time wiping out Tyler Bate. 1304 01:12:24,273 --> 01:12:26,508 [Booker] Talking about the heart of this man, Eddy Thorpe. 1305 01:12:26,575 --> 01:12:30,746 Like I said, Vic, like I said, it's something special about Eddy. 1306 01:12:30,813 --> 01:12:34,750 -[Vic] Oh, no! -[Booker] Oh, he just got caught! 1307 01:12:34,817 --> 01:12:38,220 [Vic] Spinebuster on the steel steps. 1308 01:12:38,287 --> 01:12:40,556 Hey, stay back, stay back. 1309 01:12:40,622 --> 01:12:44,626 -[audience chanting] Holy shit! Holy shit! -I need some help. 1310 01:12:47,196 --> 01:12:51,800 [Vic] And the referee using his discretion in this moment. 1311 01:12:52,868 --> 01:12:55,137 Calling for WWE medical. 1312 01:12:55,204 --> 01:12:57,606 -[indistinct chatter] -[laughs] 1313 01:12:57,673 --> 01:12:59,808 [Vic] He came in at less than 100%. 1314 01:12:59,875 --> 01:13:02,344 Dallas Irvin is doing his job as the official, 1315 01:13:02,411 --> 01:13:06,248 but he's gotta get back into the ring, because this matchup is continuing. 1316 01:13:06,315 --> 01:13:10,319 Iron Survivor for the men. The Last Chance Fatal 4-Way. 1317 01:13:10,385 --> 01:13:13,489 Which of these superstars punched their ticket? 1318 01:13:14,323 --> 01:13:19,394 As Hayes, Bate punching one another, and Joe Coffey from the tippy top. 1319 01:13:19,461 --> 01:13:21,096 What do you say? He's going to the last drop? 1320 01:13:21,163 --> 01:13:23,832 [Booker] Yes, indeed. Big shot there by Joe Coffey. 1321 01:13:23,899 --> 01:13:26,502 Right now he just need to put the hammer down. 1322 01:13:26,568 --> 01:13:30,706 He can punch his ticket to Deadline on Saturday night. 1323 01:13:30,773 --> 01:13:33,308 [Vic] Coffey turning right around, and right now things are coming up. 1324 01:13:33,375 --> 01:13:36,044 Joe Coffey coming up. Gallus boys! 1325 01:13:36,745 --> 01:13:40,349 As Carmelo Hayes able to turn this matchup around very quickly. 1326 01:13:40,416 --> 01:13:44,253 [Booker] And a lot of extra momentum there generated by Joe Coffey. 1327 01:13:44,319 --> 01:13:46,588 Off of Carmelo's big shot. 1328 01:13:46,655 --> 01:13:49,458 [Vic] You gotta wonder, where's Melo's head at? Is it in the game? 1329 01:13:49,525 --> 01:13:51,593 He seems to be distracted in certain moments. 1330 01:13:51,660 --> 01:13:54,062 But once again, here's Joe Coffey. 1331 01:13:54,129 --> 01:13:56,064 Pushing through, into the cover. 1332 01:13:56,131 --> 01:13:58,901 And it's not enough. Just breaking up the count Hayes. 1333 01:13:58,967 --> 01:14:04,306 [Booker] Big torpedo shot by Joe Coffey, but you can tell, everybody wants it, Vic. 1334 01:14:04,373 --> 01:14:07,709 -Everybody wants it. Wow. -[Vic] Oh, knees up by Bate. 1335 01:14:07,776 --> 01:14:12,147 [Vic] Carmelo Hayes just realized what he had cooking didn't really work. 1336 01:14:12,214 --> 01:14:14,716 And Bate trying to turn it around now. Hayes landing on his feet. 1337 01:14:14,783 --> 01:14:16,585 Which of these three superstars is a little… 1338 01:14:16,652 --> 01:14:18,821 Oh, got caught! Got dropped! 1339 01:14:18,887 --> 01:14:21,089 [Booker] Double counter right there by Carmelo. 1340 01:14:21,156 --> 01:14:23,158 -Get it, get the cover! -[Vic] Cover, cover, cover! 1341 01:14:23,225 --> 01:14:25,027 [Vic] Oh, Coffey again breaking it up. 1342 01:14:25,093 --> 01:14:28,897 And Book, this really is turning into almost a glorified Triple Threat match. 1343 01:14:28,964 --> 01:14:30,132 I just looked over to our right. 1344 01:14:30,199 --> 01:14:33,202 Medical's still working on Eddy Thorpe, who's been wiped out. 1345 01:14:33,268 --> 01:14:34,536 And a superkick under the jaw. 1346 01:14:34,603 --> 01:14:37,039 I don't know if that was a tooth that went flying or what. 1347 01:14:37,105 --> 01:14:39,708 -Caught in midair! -[Booker] Wow. 1348 01:14:39,775 --> 01:14:44,246 Glasgow Send-off! And look who it is. An old friend. 1349 01:14:44,980 --> 01:14:48,917 And look, we talked about Coffey. Tyler Bate trying to redefine himself. 1350 01:14:48,984 --> 01:14:50,919 Unprecedented success. 1351 01:14:50,986 --> 01:14:54,256 Became a champion in this company as a teenager. 1352 01:14:54,323 --> 01:14:57,893 Added the NXT Tag Team titles. Added the Heritage Cup. 1353 01:14:57,960 --> 01:14:59,895 Can he add one more big victory? 1354 01:14:59,962 --> 01:15:02,965 Can mig match Bate come through one more time? 1355 01:15:03,031 --> 01:15:04,299 Big Strong Boi's flying. 1356 01:15:04,366 --> 01:15:06,635 -[Booker] You missed the [inaudible]. -[Vic] Tyler Driver '97. 1357 01:15:06,702 --> 01:15:09,638 Tyler Driver '97. Got it. 1358 01:15:09,705 --> 01:15:12,107 -[Booker] That could be it. -Into the cover. 1359 01:15:12,174 --> 01:15:14,643 -Bate's headed to Bridgeport. -[bell ringing] 1360 01:15:14,710 --> 01:15:16,211 ["Born Animal" playing] 1361 01:15:16,278 --> 01:15:21,283 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Tyler Bate! 1362 01:15:21,350 --> 01:15:25,287 [Vic] How good must that feel for Bate? 1363 01:15:25,354 --> 01:15:29,024 He told me earlier that meditation has allowed him 1364 01:15:29,091 --> 01:15:31,960 to get a new view on his career. 1365 01:15:32,027 --> 01:15:34,162 A new perception. 1366 01:15:34,229 --> 01:15:35,631 But back to some of the action. 1367 01:15:35,697 --> 01:15:39,167 Your guy Eddy Thorpe was rockin' and rollin' until that moment. 1368 01:15:39,234 --> 01:15:42,504 Spine first on those injured ribs. 1369 01:15:42,571 --> 01:15:45,307 Medical is still out here, by the way, checking on Eddy Thorpe. 1370 01:15:45,374 --> 01:15:47,576 Tyler Bate though got the job done. 1371 01:15:47,643 --> 01:15:50,646 In deep waters, he swam with sharks. Bam! 1372 01:15:50,712 --> 01:15:52,381 Tyler Driver '97. 1373 01:15:52,447 --> 01:15:57,185 And the Big Strong Boi is going to Deadline. 1374 01:15:59,121 --> 01:16:01,590 -[Booker] You excited, huh, Vic? -[Vic] It's a huge win. 1375 01:16:01,657 --> 01:16:06,061 I am the final man going to Deadline. 1376 01:16:07,763 --> 01:16:11,300 And trust me, I know what awaits me. 1377 01:16:11,366 --> 01:16:16,104 The Iron Survivor Challenge match. A match unlike any other. 1378 01:16:17,072 --> 01:16:21,610 And I know usually I'm all about peace and tranquility. 1379 01:16:21,677 --> 01:16:25,280 But to hell with that, because come Saturday, 1380 01:16:25,347 --> 01:16:29,017 those four men aren't gonna stand a chance again… 1381 01:16:29,084 --> 01:16:30,552 -[gasps] -[Dijak] Tyler. 1382 01:16:31,853 --> 01:16:33,188 Tyler. 1383 01:16:33,255 --> 01:16:37,392 Tyler Bate, your adrenaline must be through the roof right now, 1384 01:16:37,459 --> 01:16:40,929 because you're about as delusional as this piece of trash. 1385 01:16:44,099 --> 01:16:46,435 And speaking of that, give me a second. 1386 01:16:46,501 --> 01:16:49,237 -[groans] -[audience booing] 1387 01:16:49,304 --> 01:16:52,741 Get his ass outta here! Get him outta here! 1388 01:16:52,808 --> 01:16:56,578 -Take the trash out! -[audience booing] 1389 01:16:56,645 --> 01:16:58,380 Shut the hell up! 1390 01:16:58,447 --> 01:17:00,549 [audience booing] 1391 01:17:03,018 --> 01:17:04,519 Tyler. 1392 01:17:04,586 --> 01:17:08,323 Tyler, you call yourself the Big Strong Boi, right? 1393 01:17:08,390 --> 01:17:10,926 You must have a big strong heart too. 1394 01:17:10,993 --> 01:17:13,495 And that thing must be working in overdrive 1395 01:17:13,562 --> 01:17:17,499 if you think that you have a snowball's chance in hell on Saturday. 1396 01:17:17,566 --> 01:17:21,103 Listen, Dijak, I have much more than just a chance. 1397 01:17:21,169 --> 01:17:24,172 ["Fear No Evil" playing] 1398 01:17:24,239 --> 01:17:28,710 [audience imitates dog barking] 1399 01:17:31,213 --> 01:17:36,818 Now it seems that you two have no idea what you're in for on Saturday. 1400 01:17:36,885 --> 01:17:40,656 [audience imitates dog barking] 1401 01:17:42,557 --> 01:17:48,563 You two better hope and pray that I am the last entrant in the match, 1402 01:17:48,630 --> 01:17:53,568 because if I'm not, you guys are all going to the penalty box. 1403 01:17:54,536 --> 01:18:00,342 And from where I'm standing, that's probably the safest place to be. 1404 01:18:00,409 --> 01:18:06,214 So my advice, after I send you to the box, stay in there. 1405 01:18:06,281 --> 01:18:10,118 Stay in the box, save yourselves, save your career. 1406 01:18:10,185 --> 01:18:12,654 ["Brothers In Arms" playing] 1407 01:18:12,721 --> 01:18:17,392 Another week, a badass Bron Breakker coming out here and threatening people. 1408 01:18:17,459 --> 01:18:19,928 -What a surprise. -[Bron] What, Josh, you'll interrupt me? 1409 01:18:19,995 --> 01:18:22,330 [Josh] What are you gonna do, come after me on Saturday? 1410 01:18:22,397 --> 01:18:24,066 Good, I'm banking on it. 1411 01:18:26,301 --> 01:18:30,005 I know y'all are underestimating me. I know y'all are underestimating me. 1412 01:18:31,373 --> 01:18:32,841 I like it like that. 1413 01:18:35,277 --> 01:18:40,415 I've been waiting on this moment, boys, my entire damn life. 1414 01:18:41,450 --> 01:18:46,722 And right now, right now, I am betting on myself. 1415 01:18:47,823 --> 01:18:51,827 -At Deadline… -[audience chanting] Whoop that Trick! 1416 01:18:51,893 --> 01:18:55,230 …I am shocking the world. 1417 01:18:55,764 --> 01:19:01,770 [laughs] If you actually believe that, you are way stupider than you look. 1418 01:19:01,837 --> 01:19:03,338 I mean… 1419 01:19:03,405 --> 01:19:05,140 -[scoffs] -[audience cheering] 1420 01:19:05,207 --> 01:19:08,910 -[audience chanting] Whoop that Trick! -[Booker] Uh-huh. 1421 01:19:08,977 --> 01:19:11,813 Hey, look, fellas, I'm really not in the mood. 1422 01:19:11,880 --> 01:19:15,951 So I'm gonna get straight to business. At Deadline, I'm gonna Whoop that Trick. 1423 01:19:16,017 --> 01:19:18,687 I'm gonna Whoop that Trick. I'm gonna Whoop that Trick. 1424 01:19:18,754 --> 01:19:23,425 The only Trick that you should be whooping… 1425 01:19:24,526 --> 01:19:27,362 is your so-called best friend that you… 1426 01:19:27,429 --> 01:19:31,500 -[Booker] Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, man. -[audience cheering] 1427 01:19:35,070 --> 01:19:36,772 [Vic] Security pouring out. 1428 01:19:36,838 --> 01:19:39,808 [audience chanting] Whoop that Trick! Whoop that Trick! 1429 01:19:39,875 --> 01:19:42,511 -[Vic] Buckle up, Booker. -[Booker] I'm ready. 1430 01:19:42,577 --> 01:19:47,482 [Vic] Disorder, destruction, these five. 1431 01:19:47,549 --> 01:19:50,719 One ring, one Iron Survivor. 1432 01:19:50,786 --> 01:19:54,790 We find out Saturday at Deadline. 1433 01:20:00,762 --> 01:20:03,765 And two superstars that also thrive in chaos. 1434 01:20:03,832 --> 01:20:06,768 One is our Champion, Ilja Dragunov. 1435 01:20:06,835 --> 01:20:09,905 The other is the man that will be across the ring from him. 1436 01:20:09,971 --> 01:20:13,441 His challenger on Saturday at Deadline, Baron Corbin. 1437 01:20:13,508 --> 01:20:17,512 They meet face-to-face, and it's going down next. 1438 01:20:20,081 --> 01:20:22,551 Hey, man, I'm telling you, his beard is stupid as hell. 1439 01:20:22,617 --> 01:20:24,619 Look, you seem to be getting things done around here. 1440 01:20:24,686 --> 01:20:27,522 You get this done for me, I'm telling you [inaudible]. 1441 01:20:27,589 --> 01:20:30,592 -You know what? Consider it done. -Let's go. 1442 01:20:32,661 --> 01:20:35,597 Hey, cut the crap, Melo. No more running. 1443 01:20:35,664 --> 01:20:38,600 Did you text Lexis King to take me out? 1444 01:20:38,667 --> 01:20:41,403 Man, of course I didn't do that, man. Why would I do that, Trick? 1445 01:20:41,469 --> 01:20:43,939 Look, I don't know, man. Nothing makes sense no more. 1446 01:20:44,005 --> 01:20:46,541 Look, you say you didn't see who did it, 1447 01:20:46,608 --> 01:20:48,944 but you know it in your heart that it wasn't me. 1448 01:20:49,010 --> 01:20:51,079 And I'll silence all that rah-rah. 1449 01:20:51,146 --> 01:20:53,949 But why are there videos of you working with him? 1450 01:20:54,749 --> 01:20:58,687 I would never work with that sucker. No way. 1451 01:20:58,753 --> 01:21:03,091 And to prove it to you, I'm gonna whoop his ass on Saturday. 1452 01:21:03,158 --> 01:21:04,826 What you talking about, man? 1453 01:21:05,660 --> 01:21:08,597 I talked to Ava, and she gonna get it done. 1454 01:21:08,663 --> 01:21:10,665 And I'm not just standing on my word no more, Trick. 1455 01:21:10,732 --> 01:21:12,667 I'm standing on business. 1456 01:21:12,734 --> 01:21:15,403 Good. You stand on business then. 1457 01:21:16,037 --> 01:21:21,977 Come Saturday, Melo opens the show, and Trick closes the show. 1458 01:21:22,043 --> 01:21:25,113 [audience cheering] 1459 01:21:25,180 --> 01:21:29,184 [Vic] Oh, Deadlinekeeps getting better, and the field was finalized moments ago. 1460 01:21:29,251 --> 01:21:31,419 These five look to beat the clock. 1461 01:21:31,486 --> 01:21:33,154 All five of these superstars 1462 01:21:33,221 --> 01:21:35,891 competing in this matchup for the first time ever, 1463 01:21:35,957 --> 01:21:38,293 and the same can be said for the women. 1464 01:21:38,360 --> 01:21:40,762 The countdown is on after the summit earlier. 1465 01:21:40,829 --> 01:21:43,331 Who walks out the Iron Survivor? 1466 01:21:43,398 --> 01:21:46,568 These two have taken a personal vendetta to a new level. 1467 01:21:46,635 --> 01:21:48,470 Brawls in the locker room, parking lot, trainer's room. 1468 01:21:48,536 --> 01:21:50,605 Now Roxanne Perez, Kiana James will be locked 1469 01:21:50,672 --> 01:21:54,209 inside a solid steel cage this Saturday at Deadline. 1470 01:21:54,276 --> 01:21:55,610 And we also learned tonight, 1471 01:21:55,677 --> 01:21:58,480 Wes Lee is out 8 to 12 months due to back surgery, 1472 01:21:58,546 --> 01:21:59,881 and we learned that on Saturday, 1473 01:21:59,948 --> 01:22:02,017 WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio will be in the corner 1474 01:22:02,083 --> 01:22:03,818 of the new No.1 Contender Dragon Lee, 1475 01:22:03,885 --> 01:22:06,955 as Lee challenges Rey's dirty son, Dominik Mysterio. 1476 01:22:07,022 --> 01:22:10,592 Does Dominik's judgment day arrive Saturday at Deadline? 1477 01:22:10,659 --> 01:22:13,929 And Saturday all starts with the NXT DeadlineKickoff Show, 1478 01:22:13,995 --> 01:22:16,464 and this is official. It's the rematch from tonight. 1479 01:22:16,531 --> 01:22:18,366 Axiom will face Nathan Frazer. 1480 01:22:18,433 --> 01:22:20,835 Kickoff show streaming on WWE on Peacock, 1481 01:22:20,902 --> 01:22:23,705 7 Eastern, 4 Pacific, and it all leads to this. 1482 01:22:23,772 --> 01:22:25,840 Two superstars who took two different paths, 1483 01:22:25,907 --> 01:22:28,376 lived two different lifestyles, meet for the NXT title. 1484 01:22:28,443 --> 01:22:30,378 Will this be Dragunov's end of days, 1485 01:22:30,445 --> 01:22:33,248 or can the Mad Dragon's fire burn Corbin's ship, 1486 01:22:33,315 --> 01:22:37,252 live this Saturday at NXT Deadline? 1487 01:22:37,319 --> 01:22:41,456 And now it's time for champion and challenger to come face-to-face. 1488 01:22:48,096 --> 01:22:52,367 Well, I'll go first as the challenger, and we'll save the champion. 1489 01:22:52,434 --> 01:22:53,902 No, you will not. 1490 01:22:55,203 --> 01:22:57,372 [audience cheering] 1491 01:23:00,976 --> 01:23:04,913 You have turned this championship match into something more 1492 01:23:04,980 --> 01:23:09,751 than just a battle for the title on my shoulder. 1493 01:23:09,818 --> 01:23:15,223 A championship that you have actually failed to capture before, right? 1494 01:23:17,025 --> 01:23:22,197 Baron, you brought my personal life into this. 1495 01:23:22,263 --> 01:23:28,269 And guess what? You can mock my accent. You can mock my demeanor. 1496 01:23:28,336 --> 01:23:32,874 You can question the fire and the intensity. I can handle that. 1497 01:23:33,641 --> 01:23:39,981 But the sacrifices that I make for my son, so he has a better life, 1498 01:23:40,048 --> 01:23:41,850 that is a line that you have crossed. 1499 01:23:41,916 --> 01:23:47,222 And on Saturday, your body will pay for this. 1500 01:23:49,190 --> 01:23:51,526 Sacrifices, hmm? 1501 01:23:51,593 --> 01:23:55,530 What you call sacrifices, I call excuses. 1502 01:23:55,597 --> 01:23:57,999 If you wanted to bring your family, you could have. 1503 01:23:58,066 --> 01:24:00,135 There's always a way, but no. 1504 01:24:00,201 --> 01:24:03,271 Ilja, you turned your back on your son. 1505 01:24:03,338 --> 01:24:09,344 You walked out the door, you got on a plane, and you left. 1506 01:24:10,845 --> 01:24:11,913 So those are excuses. 1507 01:24:11,980 --> 01:24:14,649 Those are excuses you tell yourself 1508 01:24:14,716 --> 01:24:19,454 so that you can go to sleep in that cold, lonely apartment at night. 1509 01:24:20,355 --> 01:24:25,693 And Ilja, what you're doing to your son right now… 1510 01:24:27,896 --> 01:24:32,434 well, that's exactly what your father did to you. 1511 01:24:34,803 --> 01:24:37,639 -Oh, that stings, huh? -I knew it. 1512 01:24:39,240 --> 01:24:41,076 That sting, huh? 1513 01:24:41,142 --> 01:24:44,279 Them veins are popping out of your neck, buddy. 1514 01:24:44,345 --> 01:24:47,715 Okay, yeah, yeah. 1515 01:24:52,353 --> 01:24:55,690 [panting] 1516 01:24:55,757 --> 01:25:02,497 I'm trying, I'm trying, trying to contain this. 1517 01:25:03,932 --> 01:25:09,003 Because if I unleash it now 1518 01:25:09,070 --> 01:25:15,543 and not on Saturday, then there will be no NXT title match at Deadline. 1519 01:25:15,610 --> 01:25:19,481 And you, you will leave this place tonight 1520 01:25:19,547 --> 01:25:22,617 in an ambulance with no opportunity, 1521 01:25:22,684 --> 01:25:28,289 no opportunity to add this title to your lavish life 1522 01:25:28,356 --> 01:25:32,827 with all your fancy cars and expensive watches, 1523 01:25:32,894 --> 01:25:37,065 all the things that you cherish in your life. 1524 01:25:37,132 --> 01:25:42,403 You materialistic son of a bitch! 1525 01:25:42,470 --> 01:25:45,073 [audience cheering] 1526 01:25:47,842 --> 01:25:50,645 You think this is about materialistic things? 1527 01:25:50,712 --> 01:25:54,449 That's where you're wrong. Ilja, this is about vindication. 1528 01:25:54,983 --> 01:25:56,584 Not for you, for me. 1529 01:25:56,651 --> 01:26:01,156 For you, this is just another high-profile NXT Championship match 1530 01:26:01,222 --> 01:26:07,061 that you have to win, so you can justify to your son why you are here. 1531 01:26:07,128 --> 01:26:10,532 No, this is vindication for me, because while all these people 1532 01:26:10,598 --> 01:26:12,534 and everyone around, they'll never admit it, 1533 01:26:12,600 --> 01:26:14,536 they know I have never stopped, 1534 01:26:14,602 --> 01:26:17,539 not through brand changes, not through COVID, 1535 01:26:17,605 --> 01:26:19,607 not through the ups or the downs. 1536 01:26:19,674 --> 01:26:23,611 I have been a prominent figure on that TV screen 1537 01:26:23,678 --> 01:26:29,017 for eight plus years, and I am taking what is mine. 1538 01:26:31,252 --> 01:26:34,989 Ilja, I see your blood is boiling. I see it in your eyes. 1539 01:26:35,056 --> 01:26:37,358 You're about to lose it 1540 01:26:37,425 --> 01:26:43,264 because your son misses you, and you miss your son even more, 1541 01:26:43,331 --> 01:26:46,601 and I can stand here and say that to your face 1542 01:26:46,668 --> 01:26:48,536 because I am bad enough to say that. 1543 01:26:48,603 --> 01:26:52,340 I can walk down any street in the world, and I don't have to look over my shoulder, 1544 01:26:52,407 --> 01:26:56,044 and Saturday, you will understand why. 1545 01:26:56,110 --> 01:26:58,846 You say this is about your family, Ilja, 1546 01:26:58,913 --> 01:27:03,218 then I say do something about it right now. 1547 01:27:05,153 --> 01:27:07,755 -That's it… That's it, breathe the fire. -Let's go! 1548 01:27:07,822 --> 01:27:09,591 You think that scares me, Ilja? 1549 01:27:09,657 --> 01:27:14,596 I have been through hell and back, and I always find a way, 1550 01:27:14,662 --> 01:27:16,798 and Saturday will be no different. 1551 01:27:16,864 --> 01:27:19,867 Look, buddy, I will help you out. I'll help you right now. 1552 01:27:19,934 --> 01:27:25,139 This is for your family, huh, huh? This is for your family, Ilja? 1553 01:27:25,206 --> 01:27:28,276 Here you go, bud, here you go right now. 1554 01:27:28,343 --> 01:27:31,012 I'll turn my back, I'll turn my back. 1555 01:27:31,079 --> 01:27:32,814 Do it for your family, Ilja. 1556 01:27:32,880 --> 01:27:35,883 Do it right now for your family. 1557 01:27:35,950 --> 01:27:39,787 [audience booing] 1558 01:27:41,189 --> 01:27:48,196 Saturday, Ilja, I take your only reason to be here, 1559 01:27:48,263 --> 01:27:49,864 but that's right, buddy. 1560 01:27:50,632 --> 01:27:51,899 You're a coward. 1561 01:27:51,966 --> 01:27:54,268 You'll find a way to stay. 1562 01:27:54,335 --> 01:27:55,837 No. 1563 01:27:55,903 --> 01:27:58,973 [audience gasping] 1564 01:27:59,040 --> 01:28:03,111 The only one who can destroy the dragon 1565 01:28:03,177 --> 01:28:06,180 is the dragon himself! 1566 01:28:18,126 --> 01:28:22,130 [Vic] Booker, it was Corbin who said he had Ilja where he wanted him… 1567 01:28:23,431 --> 01:28:28,036 but it appears to be the other way around, heading in to Deadline. 1568 01:28:28,102 --> 01:28:29,304 Whoa, whoa, what the hell? 1569 01:28:29,370 --> 01:28:31,973 -Booker, look up, Booker, look up. -[Booker] Oh, what just happened? 1570 01:28:33,908 --> 01:28:36,377 [Vic] It's the Men's Iron Survivor Challenge. 1571 01:28:36,444 --> 01:28:38,613 They haven't gotten this situation figured out. 1572 01:28:38,680 --> 01:28:41,416 They haven't been able to separate these five. 1573 01:28:41,482 --> 01:28:46,321 -And here comes Trick. -[audience chanting] Whoop That Trick! 1574 01:28:46,387 --> 01:28:49,457 [Vic] Oh, hell again breaking loose, we need more security. 1575 01:28:49,524 --> 01:28:51,359 [Booker] We need to see this on Saturday. 1576 01:28:51,426 --> 01:28:55,897 [Vic] Much like the women, these men are trying to rip each other apart. 1577 01:28:57,965 --> 01:28:59,767 It's at a fever pitch. 1578 01:29:01,002 --> 01:29:04,472 What is it gonna take? What is gonna happen in Bridgeport? 1579 01:29:04,539 --> 01:29:05,940 [Booker] This is business, man. 1580 01:29:06,007 --> 01:29:09,277 [Vic] Bodies are flying all the way around. Booker, watch out! 1581 01:29:17,552 --> 01:29:20,555 All five have to beat the clock Saturday, 1582 01:29:20,621 --> 01:29:22,690 and they're beating the hell out of each other tonight. 1583 01:29:22,757 --> 01:29:25,360 [Booker] We may not even have a match on Saturday, Vic. 1584 01:29:25,426 --> 01:29:29,831 [audience chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT! 1585 01:29:34,001 --> 01:29:35,403 [Vic] What is it gonna take? 1586 01:29:35,470 --> 01:29:39,006 Can you imagine all five of these men in the ring at the same time? 1587 01:29:39,073 --> 01:29:41,342 -[Booker] Oh, wow! -[Vic] Spear! 1588 01:29:41,409 --> 01:29:45,813 Because the clock is ticking. Bedlam is brewing, the countdown is on. 1589 01:29:45,880 --> 01:29:49,951 Saturday, who will be the Iron Survivor at Deadline? 1590 01:29:50,017 --> 01:29:53,020 [audience cheering] 1591 01:29:53,087 --> 01:29:55,423 [screaming] 1592 01:29:55,490 --> 01:30:00,495 Subtitle translation by: Aaron Survivor at Deadline?