1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,870 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:04,504 --> 00:00:05,438 [narrator] Then. 3 00:00:07,207 --> 00:00:08,308 [Rick Flair] Whoo! 4 00:00:08,375 --> 00:00:10,510 [The Rock] If you smell… 5 00:00:10,577 --> 00:00:12,245 [narrator] Now. 6 00:00:12,312 --> 00:00:14,147 [Roman Reigns] Acknowledge me. 7 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:17,217 -[Lemmy] The King of Kings. -[Cena] You can't see me. 8 00:00:17,283 --> 00:00:18,351 [narrator] Forever. 9 00:00:23,089 --> 00:00:24,224 Together. 10 00:00:30,096 --> 00:00:33,933 [female narrator] A new year signifies looking to the future. 11 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:38,405 As you stare into the unknown, you see new beginnings, 12 00:00:38,471 --> 00:00:40,473 something to accomplish. 13 00:00:41,508 --> 00:00:46,646 But in the unknown, darkness also smiles back. 14 00:00:46,713 --> 00:00:49,115 Tonight, many will discover 15 00:00:49,182 --> 00:00:54,421 if good can be outweighed… by evil. 16 00:00:55,021 --> 00:01:01,928 Defending what's yours is one thing, but taking it requires much cruelty. 17 00:01:01,995 --> 00:01:06,032 Lyra Valkyria, that clock is ticking, 18 00:01:06,099 --> 00:01:11,237 and I will be seeing you at New Year's Evil. 19 00:01:11,971 --> 00:01:13,473 [Lyra] The difference between me and Blair, 20 00:01:13,540 --> 00:01:16,176 you want this title to call yourself champion. 21 00:01:16,242 --> 00:01:19,512 I want this title, because I want to be the best. 22 00:01:21,414 --> 00:01:23,950 [female narrator] If you desire to stand out from the rest, 23 00:01:24,017 --> 00:01:26,286 you must tap into your dark side. 24 00:01:26,352 --> 00:01:31,324 [Vic] It's down to two. Riley Osborne, Oba Femi. 25 00:01:31,391 --> 00:01:35,895 Who will be this year's Men's Breakout Tournament winner? 26 00:01:37,230 --> 00:01:40,533 [female narrator] Is this the year hard work pays off, 27 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:45,772 or will you crumble to other embarrassment? 28 00:01:45,839 --> 00:01:50,777 [Vic] A loser becoming a servant or a ranch hand for a day. 29 00:01:50,844 --> 00:01:54,347 [Fallon] When I look at Tiffany, the last thing I see is a hard worker. 30 00:01:54,414 --> 00:01:56,116 And I am not done with her. 31 00:01:56,182 --> 00:01:59,018 [Tiffany] It feels good to put you in your place, Fallon Henley. 32 00:01:59,085 --> 00:02:02,789 You like to work, right? So I'll put you to work. 33 00:02:04,657 --> 00:02:07,327 [female narrator] Sinister deeds lurk around every corner. 34 00:02:07,393 --> 00:02:10,630 If your ambition is to be on top… 35 00:02:10,697 --> 00:02:13,933 [Trick] I'm supposed to be the one to take him out, 36 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:18,638 something no one else has been able to do, take that title off of Dragunov. 37 00:02:19,806 --> 00:02:26,045 [Ilja] Unfortunately, Trick, nothing and no one can stop me. 38 00:02:27,113 --> 00:02:28,882 [female narrator] …as the new year starts, 39 00:02:28,948 --> 00:02:34,521 let us see if you can withstand the evil or embrace it. 40 00:02:37,457 --> 00:02:39,292 [audience cheering] 41 00:02:39,359 --> 00:02:42,629 [Vic] WWE's New Year's Knockout Week continues tonight 42 00:02:42,695 --> 00:02:46,833 where our superstars are going to make their first impressions hot 2024. 43 00:02:46,900 --> 00:02:51,104 Welcome to NXT New Year's Evil. 44 00:02:51,171 --> 00:02:52,839 And, Book, we're kicking things off 45 00:02:52,906 --> 00:02:56,609 with the first championship match of the night. 46 00:02:56,676 --> 00:02:59,512 ["On Point" playing] 47 00:03:03,716 --> 00:03:05,985 [Vic] We're looking at a superstar, Booker, 48 00:03:06,052 --> 00:03:11,257 that outlasted the likes of Tiffany Stratton, Kelani Jordan, 49 00:03:11,324 --> 00:03:13,993 Lash Legend, Fallon Henley, 50 00:03:14,060 --> 00:03:17,130 to become the Women's Iron Survivor 51 00:03:17,197 --> 00:03:20,200 and the number one contender to the NXT Women's Title. 52 00:03:20,266 --> 00:03:24,704 [Booker] Yes. Ever since Davenport set foot here in NXT, 53 00:03:24,771 --> 00:03:30,209 the eye has been on one thing, Vic, that's the prize. Oh, yes, man. 54 00:03:30,276 --> 00:03:33,413 [Vic] We kicked off day one on Monday Night RAW 55 00:03:33,479 --> 00:03:35,548 with Becky Lynch, Nia Jax. 56 00:03:35,615 --> 00:03:38,117 It certainly was a hard-hitting affair. 57 00:03:38,184 --> 00:03:40,687 We're getting ready to witness here in just a matter of moments, 58 00:03:40,753 --> 00:03:45,291 two women with one goal, to walk out of New Year's Evil 59 00:03:45,358 --> 00:03:47,460 with the NXT Women's Title around their waist. 60 00:03:47,527 --> 00:03:49,162 [Booker] Sound like Thunderdome, 61 00:03:49,228 --> 00:03:53,066 two will enter, but only one will leave. Oh, yes, man. 62 00:03:53,132 --> 00:03:55,234 [Vic] Have you been watching old movies over the break? 63 00:03:55,301 --> 00:03:57,503 [Booker] What do you think? Do you think it's movie day? 64 00:03:57,570 --> 00:04:00,740 It's Christmas. It's the holiday season. 65 00:04:00,807 --> 00:04:04,911 ["Triumph" playing] 66 00:04:09,215 --> 00:04:13,019 [Vic] Well, as we mentioned, the first of two championship matches tonight. 67 00:04:13,086 --> 00:04:19,192 What a way to kick off the New Year. The first match of 2024 here at NXT. 68 00:04:19,259 --> 00:04:22,228 This is going to set the tone for the next 12 months. 69 00:04:22,295 --> 00:04:25,198 [Booker] Buckle up, Vic. This is it. 70 00:04:25,265 --> 00:04:30,670 New Year's Evil and truly one of the best women's champions 71 00:04:30,737 --> 00:04:34,207 here in NXT that we've seen is truly Lyra Valkyria. 72 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:36,409 -Give her a prop, Vic. -[Vic] Lyra Valkyria… 73 00:04:36,476 --> 00:04:38,344 [Booker] Stand up, man, stand up. 74 00:04:38,411 --> 00:04:41,281 [Vic] Lyra Valkyria who knocked off Becky Lynch, 75 00:04:41,347 --> 00:04:44,617 the man herself to become the NXT Women's Champion. 76 00:04:44,684 --> 00:04:47,387 -[Booker] How big is that? -[Vic] Huge. 77 00:04:47,453 --> 00:04:50,289 [Alicia] The following contest scheduled for one fall 78 00:04:50,356 --> 00:04:56,863 is for the NXT Women's Championship. 79 00:04:58,798 --> 00:05:01,367 Introducing first, the challenger. 80 00:05:02,035 --> 00:05:07,006 Blair Davenport. 81 00:05:07,073 --> 00:05:09,409 [audience booing] 82 00:05:10,810 --> 00:05:12,478 And her opponent, 83 00:05:12,545 --> 00:05:18,318 she is the NXT Women's Champion, 84 00:05:18,384 --> 00:05:23,656 Lyra Valkyria. 85 00:05:24,557 --> 00:05:27,226 [Vic] Not only a big way to start tonight, right? 86 00:05:27,293 --> 00:05:30,730 Not only we're about to find out who'll start the New Year's champion, 87 00:05:30,797 --> 00:05:32,932 you gotta start thinking a little bit down the line. 88 00:05:32,999 --> 00:05:36,769 Who's gonna be the one that walks into the NXT Vengeance Day, 89 00:05:36,836 --> 00:05:40,340 Sunday, February 4th, Parksville, Tennessee? 90 00:05:40,406 --> 00:05:44,577 Tickets on sale now in Ticketmaster. There's a lot on the line here, Book. 91 00:05:44,644 --> 00:05:46,279 [Booker] I don't know, but I can tell you this right here. 92 00:05:46,346 --> 00:05:49,349 This is the championship, imagine you had that championship feeling. 93 00:05:49,415 --> 00:05:53,786 And I can feel it in my bones, Vic. This is gonna be good. 94 00:05:53,853 --> 00:05:55,054 [Vic] That was a quick glance. 95 00:05:55,121 --> 00:05:57,990 -[audience chanting] Let's go, Lyra! -[Booker] Yes, the… 96 00:05:58,057 --> 00:06:01,194 [Vic] The NXT universe already fired up. And a quick glance, though, Book, 97 00:06:01,260 --> 00:06:03,196 there are some similarities between the two. 98 00:06:03,262 --> 00:06:06,232 Both cut teeth in Europe, both sharpened their skills 99 00:06:06,299 --> 00:06:09,035 against the likes of legends like Meiko Satomura. 100 00:06:09,102 --> 00:06:11,537 [Booker] More than anything, they both want that top spot, Vic. 101 00:06:11,604 --> 00:06:15,908 Both have a very, very deep playbook. We'll see who has the best playbook. 102 00:06:15,975 --> 00:06:19,779 Oh, whoa, quick little trip up right there by Davenport. 103 00:06:19,846 --> 00:06:22,915 [Vic] Both students of the game have studied each other. 104 00:06:22,982 --> 00:06:26,486 Getting ready for this affair, met face to face last week. 105 00:06:26,552 --> 00:06:31,591 There was a lot of talk from Davenport that the time was ticking on Valkyria. 106 00:06:31,657 --> 00:06:35,661 Valkyria, a champion who is right now coming right back in 107 00:06:35,728 --> 00:06:38,264 and big hip toss on Davenport. 108 00:06:38,331 --> 00:06:39,866 [Booker] Vic, that was a hip lock right there. 109 00:06:39,932 --> 00:06:43,669 Got her up high, got the hip deep in, and the pop of the hip, Vic. 110 00:06:43,736 --> 00:06:45,538 [Vic] I was getting ready to say it was a champion 111 00:06:45,605 --> 00:06:47,974 that when she starts to feel someone's doubting, 112 00:06:48,040 --> 00:06:49,642 it makes her raise her game. 113 00:06:49,709 --> 00:06:52,211 And one would say that Valkyria has raised her game 114 00:06:52,278 --> 00:06:55,481 since winning the women's title. Not a complacent champion. 115 00:06:55,548 --> 00:06:57,350 [Booker] No, when you win that championship, Vic, 116 00:06:57,417 --> 00:06:58,918 you become laser focused. 117 00:06:58,985 --> 00:07:03,156 I always call it, what do I call it? That cloak of invincibility. 118 00:07:03,222 --> 00:07:06,726 You know, championship gain about 20% to 30% more knowledge 119 00:07:06,793 --> 00:07:09,862 when you get that title right away. So, yeah, she's ready. 120 00:07:09,929 --> 00:07:11,364 [Vic] We talk about the championships. 121 00:07:11,431 --> 00:07:14,534 One woman who returned at deadline, who targeted Valkyria, 122 00:07:14,600 --> 00:07:17,537 has zero respect for anyone, that being Cora Jade. 123 00:07:17,603 --> 00:07:20,740 Nice counter by Davenport, trying to hoist up Valkyria. 124 00:07:20,807 --> 00:07:22,675 Valkyria trying to lower the hips to block, 125 00:07:22,742 --> 00:07:24,510 turns it right back around and right back into control. 126 00:07:24,577 --> 00:07:26,345 [Booker] You know why Cora Jade did that, Vic, because… 127 00:07:26,412 --> 00:07:27,647 -Whoa, whoa. -[Vic] Shoulders down. 128 00:07:27,713 --> 00:07:30,817 [Booker] She wants a piece of the action. That's what it's all about. 129 00:07:30,883 --> 00:07:33,820 It's about championships here. It's about winning. 130 00:07:33,886 --> 00:07:36,722 [Vic] Let's not forget, she got a piece of the champion in tag team matchup, 131 00:07:36,789 --> 00:07:38,057 teaming with Blair Davenport. 132 00:07:38,124 --> 00:07:42,695 It was Cora Jade who earned the victory by pinning Lyra Valkyria. 133 00:07:42,762 --> 00:07:45,364 [Booker] That right there, that's just a notch on the belt, Vic. 134 00:07:45,431 --> 00:07:50,336 That's that gunslinger coming back to town, man, I like it. 135 00:07:50,403 --> 00:07:51,637 [Vic] You won't miss a second of the action. 136 00:07:51,704 --> 00:07:55,908 This is a commercial-free first 30 minutes here on NXT New Year's Evil. 137 00:07:55,975 --> 00:07:59,045 Blair Davenport just turning this matchup around. 138 00:08:00,379 --> 00:08:04,550 And Davenport now looking down, laser focus, as you mentioned earlier. 139 00:08:04,617 --> 00:08:07,753 Double stomp right to the shoulder blades. 140 00:08:09,121 --> 00:08:13,159 Valkyria may be out. Cover, count, near-fall. 141 00:08:13,226 --> 00:08:15,394 You don't have to squeeze me so tight there, Book, 142 00:08:15,461 --> 00:08:17,129 but that shocked you. Take another look, Booker. 143 00:08:17,196 --> 00:08:19,165 [Booker] That shot right there, that was gnarly right there. 144 00:08:19,232 --> 00:08:20,766 -[Vic] Oh! -[Booker] That was gnarly. 145 00:08:20,833 --> 00:08:25,505 Let me tell you right now, Lyra Valkyria, she's on Dream Street right now. 146 00:08:25,571 --> 00:08:28,341 Davenport, go for the cover. What are you thinking? 147 00:08:28,407 --> 00:08:32,044 [Vic] She just attempted one, and now just toying with the champion. 148 00:08:32,111 --> 00:08:35,114 This, to your point, might not be a sound strategy by the challenger. 149 00:08:35,181 --> 00:08:39,886 [Booker] No, Vic. That right there, that was a blow that was a bit different. 150 00:08:39,952 --> 00:08:43,389 -Let me tell you right now, Davenport… -[Vic] Into another cover. 151 00:08:43,456 --> 00:08:45,358 And is it going to be enough? But again, Valkyria kicking. 152 00:08:45,424 --> 00:08:48,528 Valkyria right now is trying to fight through, 153 00:08:48,594 --> 00:08:51,330 and we've seen Valkyria be able to overcome the odds. 154 00:08:51,397 --> 00:08:54,267 We've seen her battle through injuries in the past 155 00:08:54,333 --> 00:08:57,670 but the game has changed in an instant here tonight. 156 00:08:57,737 --> 00:09:00,172 [Booker] And I look at this last year that Lyra Valkyria's had, 157 00:09:00,239 --> 00:09:03,876 I mean, this meteoric rise to the championship, I get it. 158 00:09:03,943 --> 00:09:07,947 But right now, she's in the fight, fighting for her life right now, Vic. 159 00:09:08,014 --> 00:09:10,216 [Vic] You mentioned Fallon Henley and Tiffany Stratton already, 160 00:09:10,283 --> 00:09:12,685 a high stakes match between those two women here tonight, 161 00:09:12,752 --> 00:09:17,490 but it is Davenport who believes the time is ticking for Lyra Valkyria. 162 00:09:17,557 --> 00:09:20,826 Valkyria hoisting up the champion. Doesn't have a great grip. 163 00:09:20,893 --> 00:09:22,361 Davenport trying to get back down… 164 00:09:22,428 --> 00:09:25,665 Oh, that's one unique way to counter a submission. 165 00:09:25,731 --> 00:09:29,235 [Booker] One thing you can't think about in a situation like this, Vic. 166 00:09:29,302 --> 00:09:31,504 Right now, she's hurting, but you can't think about that. 167 00:09:31,571 --> 00:09:33,039 You gotta let the pain flow. 168 00:09:33,105 --> 00:09:35,408 You gotta let that adrenaline kick in right now. 169 00:09:35,474 --> 00:09:38,244 Seeing like that adrenaline boost, it is moving, man. 170 00:09:38,311 --> 00:09:41,080 [Vic] Big strikes by the champion. Right back, palm thrust. 171 00:09:41,147 --> 00:09:43,516 Now going down low, trying to chop down Davenport. 172 00:09:43,583 --> 00:09:46,819 Davenport on Dream Street. Look at the right hand by the champion. 173 00:09:46,886 --> 00:09:48,854 Valkyria back in with a big clothesline. 174 00:09:48,921 --> 00:09:51,724 [Booker] Yes, right now, Vic, that's adrenaline rush right now. 175 00:09:51,791 --> 00:09:53,292 But one thing about that adrenaline dump, 176 00:09:53,359 --> 00:09:55,795 you can only do this for only so long, Vic. 177 00:09:55,861 --> 00:09:58,931 [Vic] Davenport trying to turn it around. High crossbody. 178 00:09:58,998 --> 00:10:03,069 And Valkyria had so much momentum, she bounced off the challenger, 179 00:10:03,135 --> 00:10:06,505 but now has Davenport in her sight. Back kick to the midsection. 180 00:10:06,572 --> 00:10:08,541 Look at the combination offense from the champ. 181 00:10:10,376 --> 00:10:13,846 [Booker] Beautiful combination. Wow. 182 00:10:13,913 --> 00:10:17,083 [Vic] Step-up enzuigiri rocks Davenport. 183 00:10:17,817 --> 00:10:23,656 Valkyria may be looking… for a high risk. 184 00:10:23,723 --> 00:10:25,124 Will it pay off? 185 00:10:27,226 --> 00:10:33,432 Oh. High crossbody did not connect, but there comes Davenport back in. 186 00:10:33,899 --> 00:10:36,869 Oh, maybe looking for that Falcon Arrow. Gets countered. 187 00:10:36,936 --> 00:10:41,374 Oh. Flex connects. Into the cover. 188 00:10:41,440 --> 00:10:46,045 Off the float over, and another near-fall, this time for Valkyria. 189 00:10:46,112 --> 00:10:47,246 [Booker] I'm so impressed with Valkyria now. 190 00:10:47,313 --> 00:10:49,081 I don't know where she's getting this from, Vic, 191 00:10:49,148 --> 00:10:50,816 'cause right now, I thought she was out. 192 00:10:50,883 --> 00:10:55,655 I thought she was out of the game, but right now she's right back in it. Wow. 193 00:10:55,721 --> 00:10:57,523 [Vic] Well, Booker, we're watching this matchup, 194 00:10:57,590 --> 00:11:01,827 and I heard what you just said, we have breaking news at this moment. 195 00:11:01,894 --> 00:11:06,999 Kelly Kincaid will have a medical update immediately following this. 196 00:11:07,066 --> 00:11:08,534 There's something going on right now, Book. 197 00:11:08,601 --> 00:11:09,869 We don't exactly know what, 198 00:11:09,935 --> 00:11:15,241 but Kelly Kincaid is going to have a huge update following this matchup. 199 00:11:15,307 --> 00:11:18,577 Here and again, it's commercial-free for the first 30 minutes. 200 00:11:18,644 --> 00:11:20,046 [audience chanting] 201 00:11:20,112 --> 00:11:21,013 [Vic] And I take a look. 202 00:11:21,080 --> 00:11:23,816 We're already starting off 2024 with a wild night. 203 00:11:23,883 --> 00:11:27,620 We got huge breaking news coming. We got this matchup going on. 204 00:11:27,687 --> 00:11:31,090 We got the champion into a cover. And another near-fall. 205 00:11:31,157 --> 00:11:35,961 And I go back to the beginning of this matchup several moments ago, 206 00:11:36,028 --> 00:11:38,297 when the champion took that nasty fall. 207 00:11:38,364 --> 00:11:41,067 And we've asked how she's been able to get back into this matchup. 208 00:11:41,133 --> 00:11:44,403 But if you look at Blair Davenport, Davenport's been grabbing on 209 00:11:44,470 --> 00:11:46,972 to that right shoulder throughout this matchup. 210 00:11:47,039 --> 00:11:49,041 Take another look at this right here. 211 00:11:49,108 --> 00:11:51,143 -Double stop, bam! -[Booker] Oh! 212 00:11:51,210 --> 00:11:54,080 -[Vic] Face first into the mat. -[Booker] Bam! 213 00:11:54,146 --> 00:11:55,748 There's one thing I always talk about, Vic. 214 00:11:55,815 --> 00:12:00,052 We go into the ring each and every night. I'm talking about 365 days a year. 215 00:12:00,119 --> 00:12:02,655 Each and every night we go in that ring and hurt, but injured? 216 00:12:02,722 --> 00:12:06,726 That's another story, Vic. That's something totally different. 217 00:12:06,792 --> 00:12:08,394 [Vic] And after the face-to-face, 218 00:12:08,461 --> 00:12:11,864 we've wondered, does the challenger have the advantage in this matchup? 219 00:12:11,931 --> 00:12:15,401 The challenger's brought her game. But Valkyria's showing you why. 220 00:12:15,468 --> 00:12:18,104 She has become a leader. She has become a superstar 221 00:12:18,170 --> 00:12:20,606 that the rest of the women's locker room can look up to. 222 00:12:20,673 --> 00:12:23,676 But Blair Davenport could be moments away. 223 00:12:23,742 --> 00:12:26,112 -Falcon Arrow from the top! -[Booker] Oh, my God! 224 00:12:26,178 --> 00:12:31,650 [Vic] Falcon Arrow from the top. Lyra somehow able to roll to the outside. 225 00:12:31,717 --> 00:12:37,056 [Booker] That was the smartest move of the night for Valkyria. Oh, no. 226 00:12:37,123 --> 00:12:38,791 [Vic] And again, champion's advantage. 227 00:12:38,858 --> 00:12:41,360 Davenport has to get Valkyria back into the ring. 228 00:12:41,427 --> 00:12:43,896 Has to win by pinfall or submission. 229 00:12:46,298 --> 00:12:50,136 -Watch out, Book. -[Booker] Yes, indeed, man. Move it, Vic. 230 00:12:51,771 --> 00:12:53,939 [Vic] It's set up. Oh, no. 231 00:12:54,006 --> 00:12:56,442 [audience clamoring] 232 00:12:58,310 --> 00:13:05,251 [Vic] And Valkyria may have just seen… her championship reign flash. 233 00:13:05,317 --> 00:13:08,521 [audience chanting] Holy shit! 234 00:13:08,587 --> 00:13:11,190 [groaning] 235 00:13:11,991 --> 00:13:14,360 [Vic] As I was saying, her championship reign 236 00:13:14,426 --> 00:13:17,062 flashed before her eyes. 237 00:13:17,129 --> 00:13:19,799 Just able to get out of the way. 238 00:13:19,865 --> 00:13:22,735 And now you gotta wonder, Davenport's knee. You heard the impact. 239 00:13:22,801 --> 00:13:24,103 -It was right here. -[Booker] Yes. 240 00:13:24,170 --> 00:13:26,172 -Shook the whole desk. -[Booker] I'm looking that right now. 241 00:13:26,238 --> 00:13:28,874 I'm looking at Valkyria trying to get some feeling 242 00:13:28,941 --> 00:13:30,543 back in that right hand right now. 243 00:13:30,609 --> 00:13:32,311 There must be some numbness going through that elbow. 244 00:13:32,378 --> 00:13:35,381 Like, Vic, this matchup, right? This is a matchup. 245 00:13:35,447 --> 00:13:37,149 -This is main event matchup. -[Vic] It certainly is. 246 00:13:37,216 --> 00:13:39,718 And that's why I said that this is setting the tone. 247 00:13:39,785 --> 00:13:42,354 And the knee gave out after what we just witnessed. 248 00:13:42,421 --> 00:13:46,425 Davenport's knee just gave out. Oh, face first goes Valkyria. 249 00:13:47,560 --> 00:13:51,497 What a women's clash for the NXT Women's Title. 250 00:13:51,564 --> 00:13:54,600 Oh, Davenport's bouncing herself. [inaudible]. 251 00:13:54,667 --> 00:13:58,537 Damaged under the knee. The right knee. Davenport's holding on. 252 00:13:58,604 --> 00:14:00,406 Big kick to the face. 253 00:14:01,273 --> 00:14:04,810 And Valkyria needs a little bit extra 254 00:14:04,877 --> 00:14:08,681 to put the exclamation point on New Year's Evil. 255 00:14:09,582 --> 00:14:11,684 [audience] One, two, three. 256 00:14:11,750 --> 00:14:15,087 -[Vic] Valkyria retains. -[Booker] Wow. 257 00:14:15,955 --> 00:14:21,927 [announcer] Here is your winner, and still the NXT Women's Champion, 258 00:14:21,994 --> 00:14:26,065 Lyra Valkyria. 259 00:14:26,131 --> 00:14:28,500 ["Triumph" playing] 260 00:14:30,169 --> 00:14:33,772 [Vic] NXT universe on their feet. 261 00:14:34,473 --> 00:14:37,509 What a way to kick off New Year's Evil. 262 00:14:38,844 --> 00:14:45,417 Lyra Valkyria successfully defending her title against Blair Davenport. 263 00:14:45,484 --> 00:14:48,754 And these two brought the heavy artillery all night long. 264 00:14:48,821 --> 00:14:50,756 That was a big Falcon Arrow from the top. 265 00:14:50,823 --> 00:14:54,393 Luckily, Valkyria got to the outside, and then again had luck on her side. 266 00:14:54,460 --> 00:14:57,363 Moving out of the way. Knee first went, Davenport. 267 00:14:57,429 --> 00:15:00,165 That really was the moment the game changed. 268 00:15:00,232 --> 00:15:02,901 Because after another miscue, the knee buckled. 269 00:15:02,968 --> 00:15:09,875 And then, bam, big kick under the jaw. And then for Valkyria… Oh, Booker. 270 00:15:10,509 --> 00:15:14,980 It's Lola Vice with an official. And that guaranteed championship contract. 271 00:15:15,047 --> 00:15:17,149 Where the hell… It's Tatum Paxley. 272 00:15:17,216 --> 00:15:20,452 [audience cheering] 273 00:15:20,519 --> 00:15:21,520 [Vic] Elektra Lopez. 274 00:15:21,587 --> 00:15:23,422 [audience clamoring] 275 00:15:23,489 --> 00:15:27,159 [groaning] 276 00:15:27,226 --> 00:15:29,561 [Vic] What the hell is going on? 277 00:15:29,628 --> 00:15:31,497 [audience cheering] 278 00:15:31,563 --> 00:15:36,402 [Vic] Lola Vice was about to execute that championship contract. 279 00:15:36,468 --> 00:15:38,938 [audience clapping] 280 00:15:39,004 --> 00:15:41,540 -Maybe for the first time. -[Booker] Let them loose. 281 00:15:41,607 --> 00:15:43,842 -Maybe for the first time. -[Booker] It's New Year's Evil. 282 00:15:43,909 --> 00:15:47,146 [Vic] Valkyria was happy. Paxley was creeping around. 283 00:15:47,212 --> 00:15:50,049 [audience chanting] Let them fight! 284 00:15:50,115 --> 00:15:53,585 I'll ask you whatever, though. You wanna do it today? 285 00:15:53,652 --> 00:15:56,055 [audience chanting] Let them fight! 286 00:15:56,121 --> 00:15:57,723 [Vic] As we mentioned earlier, 287 00:15:57,790 --> 00:16:02,795 Kelly Kincaid standing by with some breaking news right now on NXT. 288 00:16:05,030 --> 00:16:09,034 What a start to New Year's Evil, but breaking news from WWE Medical. 289 00:16:09,101 --> 00:16:12,805 Despite Ilja Dragunov saying that he will defend his NXT title tonight, 290 00:16:12,871 --> 00:16:18,077 WWE Medical will not clear Ilja as he did not pass his neck examination. 291 00:16:18,143 --> 00:16:19,645 He's still suffering lingering effects 292 00:16:19,712 --> 00:16:21,580 from the injury he sustained two weeks ago. 293 00:16:21,647 --> 00:16:24,049 I'm hoping to get a word with Trick Williams to get his reaction 294 00:16:24,116 --> 00:16:27,186 as the NXT title match will not take place tonight. 295 00:16:27,252 --> 00:16:28,754 Guys, back to you. 296 00:16:28,821 --> 00:16:31,323 ["Substance Over Style" playing] 297 00:16:31,390 --> 00:16:33,125 -[Vic] You're throwing your hands up. -[Booker] Oh, man. 298 00:16:33,192 --> 00:16:36,862 [Vic] That's… That's heartbreaking for Trick Williams. 299 00:16:38,330 --> 00:16:39,565 [Booker] Wow. 300 00:16:39,631 --> 00:16:41,633 ["Substance Over Style" continues playing] 301 00:16:41,700 --> 00:16:42,534 [bell ringing] 302 00:16:43,068 --> 00:16:47,906 [Alicia] The following contest is a Six-Man Tag Team match 303 00:16:47,973 --> 00:16:49,475 scheduled for one fall. 304 00:16:49,541 --> 00:16:54,847 Introducing first, No Quarter Catch Crew. 305 00:16:54,913 --> 00:16:58,016 [audience cheering] 306 00:16:58,083 --> 00:17:02,154 [Vic] You know what to say after that news we just heard from Kelly in the back? 307 00:17:02,221 --> 00:17:03,789 We knew it was breaking news. 308 00:17:06,258 --> 00:17:08,660 [Vic] There's gotta be a bit more answers or something, 309 00:17:08,727 --> 00:17:12,698 but, I mean, your heart goes out to someone like Trick Williams. 310 00:17:13,298 --> 00:17:15,734 -WWE Medical doing their job. -[Vic] Let me tell you something. 311 00:17:15,801 --> 00:17:21,740 Trick got to have the worst look I've ever seen any man have. 312 00:17:21,807 --> 00:17:25,310 [Vic] We gotta move on to this match because it is a Six-Man Tag Team match. 313 00:17:25,377 --> 00:17:29,114 There you see No Quarter Catch Crew. We know they'll be facing the LWO, 314 00:17:29,181 --> 00:17:31,417 but it was Dragon Lee who went on social media 315 00:17:31,483 --> 00:17:33,952 and noted he wouldn't be here tonight. 316 00:17:34,686 --> 00:17:40,059 But the LWO and Dragon Lee have promised us a major surprise. 317 00:17:40,125 --> 00:17:41,860 ["Our World" playing] 318 00:17:41,927 --> 00:17:43,495 [Alicia] And their opponents, 319 00:17:43,562 --> 00:17:49,134 first, the team of Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde, 320 00:17:49,201 --> 00:17:53,272 LWO. 321 00:17:53,338 --> 00:17:56,041 -["Bad Apple" playing] -[audience cheering] 322 00:18:02,548 --> 00:18:06,118 [Alicia] And their tag team partner, 323 00:18:06,852 --> 00:18:09,721 Carlito. 324 00:18:09,788 --> 00:18:13,158 -[Vic] Booker, how cool is this? -[Booker] What the hell's going on? 325 00:18:13,225 --> 00:18:14,193 [Vic] Carlito. 326 00:18:14,259 --> 00:18:16,495 [Booker] Everybody wanna get a piece of the act. 327 00:18:16,562 --> 00:18:19,431 Everybody wants some champagne 'cause it's New Year. 328 00:18:19,498 --> 00:18:23,535 It can't be our dream. Is that it? Is that why Carlito is here? 329 00:18:23,602 --> 00:18:25,003 -[Vic] All I know… -[Booker] What the hell? 330 00:18:25,070 --> 00:18:28,373 [Vic] Booker, all I know is that the first 30 minutes… 331 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:30,209 [Booker] Why is everybody so happy? 332 00:18:30,275 --> 00:18:32,444 [Vic] The first 30 minutes commercial-free. 333 00:18:33,111 --> 00:18:36,048 Lyra Valkyria retained the NXT Women's Title. 334 00:18:36,115 --> 00:18:39,084 We had some breaking news about what we thought was our main event, 335 00:18:39,151 --> 00:18:40,786 and now Carlito's here. 336 00:18:40,853 --> 00:18:45,624 [audience chanting] Carlito! Carlito! Carlito! Carlito! 337 00:18:45,691 --> 00:18:49,361 Carlito! Carlito! Carlito! 338 00:18:49,428 --> 00:18:51,530 [Vic] Carlito wants a piece of Drew Gulak. 339 00:18:51,597 --> 00:18:53,999 One superstar who is not here, 340 00:18:54,066 --> 00:18:57,169 is not in the camp of Kemp, Gulak and Borne, 341 00:18:57,236 --> 00:19:00,973 that is Charlie Dempsey in Japan competing for All Japan Pro Wrestling 342 00:19:01,039 --> 00:19:03,509 tomorrow for the Triple Crown Championship. 343 00:19:03,575 --> 00:19:06,478 [Booker] I don't know what movie are you looking at. 344 00:19:06,545 --> 00:19:10,482 Carlito's right there. He could have easily gotten a ring with Drew Gulak 345 00:19:10,549 --> 00:19:15,220 if he really, really wanted a piece of that smoke. Oh, yes. 346 00:19:15,287 --> 00:19:17,523 Why are you dampering all the party festivities 347 00:19:17,589 --> 00:19:18,657 here on New Year's Evil? 348 00:19:18,724 --> 00:19:21,760 You're the one coming in, telling me to put the champagne down right now, Book. 349 00:19:21,827 --> 00:19:25,063 Take a look at Del Toro taking out Drew Gulak. 350 00:19:25,130 --> 00:19:26,298 He's getting back to the matchup. 351 00:19:26,365 --> 00:19:29,334 [Booker] This kid's got a lot of talent. He's sitting there with a pole. 352 00:19:29,401 --> 00:19:32,070 He's sitting there with a legit master of the sport. 353 00:19:32,137 --> 00:19:33,372 [Vic] Uh-oh. Bang! 354 00:19:33,438 --> 00:19:36,275 Big high crossbody into the cover, hook to the leg, near-fall. 355 00:19:36,341 --> 00:19:40,279 This is going to be high flying versus ground and pound. 356 00:19:40,345 --> 00:19:42,281 [Booker] Yeah, I agree with that. I agree with that. 357 00:19:42,347 --> 00:19:45,584 [Vic] Here's some of that high-flying. Take a look. Bang. 358 00:19:45,651 --> 00:19:48,854 [Booker] Beautifully executed right there by Del Toro. 359 00:19:48,921 --> 00:19:53,859 But right now, Joaquin, wow, he's on the move. I like it. 360 00:19:53,926 --> 00:19:57,529 [Vic] Found the move in a big way. Unique offense into the cover. 361 00:19:57,596 --> 00:19:59,031 Another near-fall. 362 00:19:59,998 --> 00:20:03,502 We talk about LWO. We talk about the night that we've had here tonight. 363 00:20:03,569 --> 00:20:07,539 Still to come, Loser is the Winner's Ranch Hand or Servant. 364 00:20:07,606 --> 00:20:11,777 Stratton Henley, big stakes on the line here at New Year's Evil, 365 00:20:11,843 --> 00:20:14,079 live later tonight on NXT. 366 00:20:14,146 --> 00:20:15,948 Wild right now in the wrong part of town. 367 00:20:16,014 --> 00:20:16,982 [audience groan] 368 00:20:17,049 --> 00:20:18,850 Wow, though, Damon Kemp trying to get him some. 369 00:20:20,319 --> 00:20:25,057 -Look at Wilde flying around with ease. -[Booker] Yes, indeed. 370 00:20:25,123 --> 00:20:28,894 [Vic] I'd say right now that high-flying is taking over ground and pound. 371 00:20:28,961 --> 00:20:32,965 -And the official distracted by Gulak. -[Booker] Whoa, whoa, say that again. 372 00:20:33,031 --> 00:20:35,801 I said high flying was taking over and taking control of ground and pound. 373 00:20:35,867 --> 00:20:38,036 -It looks like here right now. -[Booker] You know what? 374 00:20:38,103 --> 00:20:40,272 -Boom. That's what I'm talking about. -[Vic] Take a look at this. 375 00:20:40,339 --> 00:20:43,609 All six superstars. And look who's standing. 376 00:20:43,675 --> 00:20:45,410 [audience jeering] 377 00:20:45,477 --> 00:20:47,813 What is on the mind of Wilde? 378 00:20:51,783 --> 00:20:53,018 What's on the mind of LWO? 379 00:20:53,085 --> 00:20:56,555 [audience chanting] LWO! 380 00:20:56,622 --> 00:21:01,326 [audience jeering] 381 00:21:01,393 --> 00:21:04,029 [Vic] What'd you say earlier? What the hell was that? 382 00:21:04,096 --> 00:21:09,067 [audience chanting] 383 00:21:11,837 --> 00:21:13,572 [Vic] Take another look. 384 00:21:16,041 --> 00:21:22,481 Booker, Joaquin Wilde got launched halfway up the ramp. 385 00:21:22,547 --> 00:21:25,651 Take a look at the height. Take a look at the landing. 386 00:21:25,717 --> 00:21:30,989 And just for fun, one more look at it, wiping out Kemp, Gulak, and Borne. 387 00:21:31,056 --> 00:21:33,091 [Booker] I guess, we thought that was out of range right there. 388 00:21:33,158 --> 00:21:34,192 [Vic] It went out of his range. 389 00:21:34,259 --> 00:21:38,430 That's your catapult that made the difference right there. Oh, wow. 390 00:21:38,497 --> 00:21:41,900 [Vic] Facial dropkick from the top into the cover one more time. 391 00:21:41,967 --> 00:21:44,903 And Gulak powering out and I will reiterate my stance 392 00:21:44,970 --> 00:21:47,706 that high flying is controlling the ground and pound. 393 00:21:47,773 --> 00:21:50,909 [Booker] They are. Gulak needs to get his team to regroup a little bit, 394 00:21:50,976 --> 00:21:54,880 rally around, trying to come up with another game plan. 395 00:21:54,946 --> 00:21:59,551 -Plan A is not working, go to Plan B. -[Vic] And again, the official distracted. 396 00:21:59,618 --> 00:22:03,422 And Myles Borne with a cheap shot. Drew Gulak cleaning up. 397 00:22:03,488 --> 00:22:05,657 [Booker] Like I said, that's what tag team wrestling is all about. 398 00:22:05,724 --> 00:22:08,193 Like I said, one plan may not work in the beginning, 399 00:22:08,260 --> 00:22:10,762 but that's what strategizing is all about. 400 00:22:10,829 --> 00:22:14,633 That's what getting in the dojo working on schemes is all about, Victor. 401 00:22:14,700 --> 00:22:18,170 That's what I'm… If you feel me, it's New Year's Evil. 402 00:22:18,236 --> 00:22:20,339 [Vic] Now, you're back to having fun here on New Year's Evil. 403 00:22:20,405 --> 00:22:22,541 You take a look at this Six-Man Tag Team match 404 00:22:22,607 --> 00:22:23,709 and how it came about. 405 00:22:23,775 --> 00:22:26,478 We gotta remember that it was Del Toro and Wilde that came to the aid 406 00:22:26,545 --> 00:22:27,813 of Dragon Lee several weeks ago. 407 00:22:27,879 --> 00:22:30,082 I know, Book, you don't gotta put your hand in my face. 408 00:22:30,148 --> 00:22:32,384 What do I tell you all the time? Mind your business. 409 00:22:32,451 --> 00:22:33,952 -[Booker] That's exactly what I'm saying. -[Vic] I know you're gonna say it. 410 00:22:34,019 --> 00:22:36,488 [Booker] He's concerning himself with business that don't concern him. 411 00:22:36,555 --> 00:22:40,592 That's exactly what they did, Mr. Victor. That's exactly what they did. 412 00:22:40,659 --> 00:22:42,127 Damon Kemp under the jaw. 413 00:22:42,194 --> 00:22:44,229 Kemp turning around into a neckbreaker as well. 414 00:22:44,296 --> 00:22:47,165 And Kemp now quickly into a cover. The center of the ring and Wilde. 415 00:22:47,232 --> 00:22:49,935 [Booker] You're beginning to go a little too well, Vic. 416 00:22:50,001 --> 00:22:52,738 -I don't like it. -[Vic] Ankle lock applied. Tag was made. 417 00:22:52,804 --> 00:22:56,808 Look, Damon Kemp can show his toughness. Gulak and Dempsey have the pedigree. 418 00:22:56,875 --> 00:23:01,213 The wild card for this team known as No Quarter Catch Crew 419 00:23:01,279 --> 00:23:03,215 is the man in the ring that just tagged on Myles Borne. 420 00:23:03,281 --> 00:23:06,084 Myles Borne, you know what he did in the beginning, Vic? 421 00:23:06,151 --> 00:23:08,887 He bought in. He bought in to the system. 422 00:23:08,954 --> 00:23:11,289 He's not one of these guys that's just going to come in here 423 00:23:11,356 --> 00:23:13,725 and want to play games and make friends. 424 00:23:13,792 --> 00:23:16,094 He's about making money. 425 00:23:16,161 --> 00:23:19,498 -Like, CM Punk said that, didn't he? -[Vic] He did. He certainly did. 426 00:23:19,564 --> 00:23:22,667 -[Booker] I agree with him. -[Vic] Now, Kemp is the legal superstar. 427 00:23:22,734 --> 00:23:25,437 All three men are in the ring at this moment. 428 00:23:25,504 --> 00:23:29,508 -[Booker] Oh, double clutch. -[Vic] With a German. Kemp with a German. 429 00:23:29,574 --> 00:23:32,477 Turned around into an assisted dropkick. 430 00:23:32,544 --> 00:23:35,046 Kemp is legal with the bridge. Carlito has to land… 431 00:23:35,113 --> 00:23:38,183 -[Booker] What is this referee thinking? -[Vic] What? Not disqualifying… 432 00:23:38,250 --> 00:23:40,652 [Booker] No, he needs to move a little quicker there. 433 00:23:40,719 --> 00:23:44,156 The Quarter had that match won by two or three. 434 00:23:44,222 --> 00:23:46,158 Maybe a two or three count. Come on. 435 00:23:46,224 --> 00:23:47,859 [Vic] Kemp right back into the ankle lock 436 00:23:47,926 --> 00:23:51,563 because as Drew Gulak used to have a PowerPoint presentation, 437 00:23:51,630 --> 00:23:54,766 the sole purpose was to show you that you're safe and sound 438 00:23:54,833 --> 00:23:57,402 when your feet are on the ground. That's Gulak's tag back. 439 00:23:57,469 --> 00:24:01,173 [Booker] Uh, uh, not so quick, son. That's what I'm saying. 440 00:24:01,239 --> 00:24:02,207 Look at Drew Gulak 441 00:24:02,274 --> 00:24:06,011 how he's just managing every inch of the square circle right there. 442 00:24:06,077 --> 00:24:08,747 -He's a master at it. I love it. -[Vic] Whoa, whoa, oh, oh. 443 00:24:08,814 --> 00:24:11,283 Kemp now just putting the brakes on with a stiff kick. 444 00:24:11,349 --> 00:24:13,819 Right to the spine and right back to the ankle lock. 445 00:24:13,885 --> 00:24:16,121 -All right. You're praising Drew. -[Booker] No, no. I like this kid. 446 00:24:16,188 --> 00:24:19,191 He's scrambling right now. Right now, all of those little tricks 447 00:24:19,257 --> 00:24:21,393 he was doing earlier, all those working, everything. 448 00:24:21,460 --> 00:24:23,495 -They smiled at him. They were like… -[Vic] Cheap shot. 449 00:24:23,562 --> 00:24:25,764 [Booker] Right now, he's getting that [inaudible] off. 450 00:24:25,831 --> 00:24:28,166 He'll do the ankle kick right there. 451 00:24:28,233 --> 00:24:29,201 [Vic] Trying to hoist him up. 452 00:24:29,267 --> 00:24:31,169 Wilde able to land on his feet for the moment. 453 00:24:31,236 --> 00:24:35,207 Wilde now. Rolling through. Oh, here it comes. 454 00:24:35,273 --> 00:24:39,511 [audience jeering] 455 00:24:39,578 --> 00:24:45,984 [audience chanting] Carlito! 456 00:24:46,051 --> 00:24:47,619 [Booker] Oh, no. 457 00:24:47,686 --> 00:24:50,188 [audience chanting continues] Carlito! 458 00:24:50,255 --> 00:24:54,025 [Vic] Carlito bringing the smoke, as you said a little bit earlier. 459 00:24:54,092 --> 00:24:56,728 He wanted it. He's getting him some now, Booker. 460 00:24:56,795 --> 00:24:59,764 [audience jeering] 461 00:24:59,831 --> 00:25:02,367 -[Vic] Oh, yeah. -[Booker] Foreign object. 462 00:25:02,434 --> 00:25:06,304 It's an apple, not a foreign object. Big backdrop. 463 00:25:06,371 --> 00:25:10,675 [audience jeering] 464 00:25:10,742 --> 00:25:14,412 [Vic] Oh, and Kemp back to his feet. And Damon Kemp coming in. 465 00:25:14,479 --> 00:25:18,049 -Got caught. Cover. -[audience] One, two… 466 00:25:18,116 --> 00:25:20,652 [Vic] Oh, you like breaking up the count. You know, we talk about LWO. 467 00:25:20,719 --> 00:25:24,055 Well-wishes go out, speedy recovery to Rey Mysterio. 468 00:25:24,122 --> 00:25:27,192 And superkick under the jaw. Gulak wiped out. 469 00:25:27,259 --> 00:25:30,862 Borne taking out Wilde for the moment. Big clothesline. 470 00:25:31,463 --> 00:25:34,165 Borne's standing. Not anymore. Walking the tightrope. 471 00:25:34,232 --> 00:25:35,867 -Hitting the dropkick. -[Booker] That was impressive. 472 00:25:35,934 --> 00:25:39,271 Cruz Del Toro, who gets scooped up and planted by Damon Kemp. 473 00:25:39,337 --> 00:25:41,139 [Booker] All muscle there by Kemp. 474 00:25:41,206 --> 00:25:44,042 [Vic] All muscle just got caught by Carlito. 475 00:25:44,109 --> 00:25:46,177 Carlito, though, turning around, oh. 476 00:25:46,244 --> 00:25:51,716 [Booker] Oh, yeah, I like this kid, Damon Kemp. He's been on my radar. 477 00:25:51,783 --> 00:25:55,186 Looking to get him at fade five man. 478 00:25:55,253 --> 00:25:59,357 [Vic] All six superstars are down. Bodies are everywhere. 479 00:25:59,424 --> 00:26:02,427 Kemp shoots the half into the cover for a big victory. 480 00:26:02,494 --> 00:26:04,062 And a kick out by Carlito. 481 00:26:04,129 --> 00:26:06,698 We're talking about Rey Mysterio, the former United States Champion. 482 00:26:06,765 --> 00:26:09,501 We'll be watching SmackDown New Year's Revolution, 483 00:26:09,568 --> 00:26:12,537 very closely, as will the LWO. 484 00:26:12,604 --> 00:26:15,607 Because we'll find out who'll face the current champion, Logan Paul, 485 00:26:15,674 --> 00:26:18,243 at the Royal Rumble for the United States Championship 486 00:26:18,310 --> 00:26:19,544 in the finals of the tournament. 487 00:26:19,611 --> 00:26:21,079 -[Booker] Oh, Vic. -[Vic] Oh, to the top. 488 00:26:21,146 --> 00:26:24,082 Twisting through the air and coming down hard, 489 00:26:24,149 --> 00:26:27,152 wiping out the field was Joaquin Wilde. 490 00:26:27,953 --> 00:26:31,189 [Booker] Talking about Wilde. My God, man. 491 00:26:33,391 --> 00:26:38,063 [Vic] Damon Kemp, I don't think realizing he's the only superstar standing. 492 00:26:38,129 --> 00:26:40,498 He certainly didn't realize the tag was made. 493 00:26:40,565 --> 00:26:42,834 He does now. Del Toro's legal. 494 00:26:45,670 --> 00:26:46,638 Backstabber. 495 00:26:46,705 --> 00:26:48,306 [audience groan] 496 00:26:51,509 --> 00:26:56,414 And Del Toro picking his spot. Carlito with a big slam. 497 00:26:56,481 --> 00:26:59,050 [audience chanting] 498 00:26:59,117 --> 00:27:02,187 [Vic] And somewhere smiling, Rey Mysterio, 499 00:27:02,253 --> 00:27:06,725 as LWO handling business for Dragon Lee. 500 00:27:06,791 --> 00:27:08,893 [audience] One, two, three. 501 00:27:08,960 --> 00:27:10,061 [bell rings] 502 00:27:10,128 --> 00:27:12,130 ["Our World" playing] 503 00:27:12,197 --> 00:27:13,865 [Alicia] Here are your winners, 504 00:27:13,932 --> 00:27:18,103 Carlito, Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro, 505 00:27:18,169 --> 00:27:21,306 LWO. 506 00:27:29,114 --> 00:27:32,717 [Vic] What a Six-Man Tag Team match. What a surprise. 507 00:27:32,784 --> 00:27:38,623 Carlito. But what a moment at NXT. 508 00:27:38,690 --> 00:27:42,560 Look at the height. Look at the distance. And that wouldn't be it. 509 00:27:42,627 --> 00:27:47,966 Because it would be high-flying LWO all night here at New Year's Evil. 510 00:27:48,033 --> 00:27:49,334 But not just Wilde, 511 00:27:49,401 --> 00:27:53,505 it also would be Cruz Del Toro with the assist from Carlito. 512 00:27:53,571 --> 00:27:57,008 Big backstabber. Made the tag. Del Toro was legal. 513 00:27:57,075 --> 00:28:01,279 And take a look at the height, the rotation, sticking, the landing, 514 00:28:01,346 --> 00:28:04,315 for the big victory for the LWO. 515 00:28:04,382 --> 00:28:08,953 And Dragon Lee who is somewhere all smiles right now. 516 00:28:09,020 --> 00:28:11,256 ["Our World" playing] 517 00:28:11,322 --> 00:28:17,262 Soon, when Charlie Dempsey gets back, we are going to the deck 518 00:28:17,328 --> 00:28:22,934 and straightening this out. Let's go. Let's go. 519 00:28:24,369 --> 00:28:30,175 [Vic] You can tell Drew Gulak not happy with how New Year's Evil went. Oh. 520 00:28:30,241 --> 00:28:33,745 -[audience jeering] -["Our World" playing] 521 00:28:34,446 --> 00:28:35,413 [Vic] Oh. 522 00:28:35,847 --> 00:28:41,352 [audience applauding] 523 00:28:41,419 --> 00:28:46,891 [audience cheering and applauding] 524 00:28:52,530 --> 00:28:56,534 Trick Williams, not exactly the start you wanted to your 2024. 525 00:28:56,601 --> 00:28:59,337 Kelly, to say I'm disappointed is an understatement. 526 00:28:59,404 --> 00:29:02,507 I mean, me and Melo have been in the gym. We've been grinding. 527 00:29:02,574 --> 00:29:06,811 But, look, I wish the best for Ilja. I can't wait for him to get healthy. 528 00:29:06,878 --> 00:29:09,380 Because once he is, we'll have this title match. 529 00:29:09,447 --> 00:29:11,149 You know what? I'm not buying it, Kelly. 530 00:29:11,216 --> 00:29:13,151 I think Ilja knew that Trick was training with me. 531 00:29:13,218 --> 00:29:15,320 He got spooked. Because that's a guaranteed lose, man. 532 00:29:15,386 --> 00:29:17,722 -That's a guaranteed new champ. -Trick-Melo again. 533 00:29:18,456 --> 00:29:22,894 You can get out, the adults will talk now. Yeah, such unfortunate news. 534 00:29:22,961 --> 00:29:25,697 But maybe it was a New Year's blessing, you know? 535 00:29:25,764 --> 00:29:28,766 Because there's no way you'll beat Ilja. Come on, Melo. Tell him. 536 00:29:28,833 --> 00:29:32,337 -Be honest with him. -Naysayer, please. 537 00:29:32,403 --> 00:29:34,806 I'll be the one to win the title off of Ilja. 538 00:29:34,873 --> 00:29:36,908 -Okay. -And I'm sure you've heard by now. 539 00:29:36,975 --> 00:29:40,712 -I am the Iron Survivor. -Actually, I'm the original Iron Survivor. 540 00:29:40,779 --> 00:29:44,315 Remember back when you were a valet? But, I guess, Melo is the valet now. 541 00:29:44,382 --> 00:29:46,651 Oh, hell no. No, we're not gonna do all that. 542 00:29:46,718 --> 00:29:49,220 Because you got the wrong ones, but you got the right ones. 543 00:29:49,287 --> 00:29:51,089 You and me, we can run it back like it's nothing. 544 00:29:51,156 --> 00:29:52,624 -You'd like that, huh? -Yeah. 545 00:29:52,690 --> 00:29:55,193 As a matter of fact, Trick's locked and ready to go. 546 00:29:55,260 --> 00:29:57,295 And he needs somebody to whoop tonight. 547 00:29:57,362 --> 00:29:59,364 I don't know if you guys know this, but I'm on SmackDown now. 548 00:29:59,430 --> 00:30:01,933 And I wrestle legends, not flops like Trick Williams. 549 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:04,636 Flop? Your jacket's a flop. 550 00:30:04,702 --> 00:30:07,138 -What do you mean? This is nice. -Look at me and look at you. 551 00:30:07,205 --> 00:30:10,208 -Who looks like a flop? You do. -You do. 552 00:30:10,275 --> 00:30:12,844 As a matter of fact, nobody more ready than Trick. 553 00:30:12,911 --> 00:30:14,512 -Exactly. -Nobody look better than Trick. 554 00:30:14,579 --> 00:30:16,147 -Exactly. -Matter of fact, you know what? 555 00:30:16,214 --> 00:30:18,216 -Trick got a new T-shirt out. -Exactly. 556 00:30:18,283 --> 00:30:20,451 And I'm so confident that Trick will whoop your ass. 557 00:30:20,518 --> 00:30:22,654 And he'll put up his number one contender shot tonight. 558 00:30:22,720 --> 00:30:25,557 -Exactly. -Exactly. I love… 559 00:30:25,623 --> 00:30:28,726 Melo, you don't miss, man. Thank you. Hey, I accept. See you out there, Trick. 560 00:30:28,793 --> 00:30:30,895 -Oh, yeah, he will. -Whoop that, Trick. 561 00:30:30,962 --> 00:30:32,697 -Whoop that, Trick. -What was that, dawg? 562 00:30:36,234 --> 00:30:39,871 [Riley] Tonight is the biggest match of my life. 563 00:30:39,938 --> 00:30:43,341 The finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament. 564 00:30:43,408 --> 00:30:45,410 It's the reason I came to NXT. 565 00:30:45,476 --> 00:30:48,413 To follow in the paths paved by great European superstars 566 00:30:48,479 --> 00:30:51,583 like Finn Balor and Drew McIntyre. 567 00:30:51,649 --> 00:30:55,453 All the OGs like Fit Finlay and William Regal. 568 00:30:55,520 --> 00:30:59,891 To have my name be in that conversation with those guys 569 00:30:59,958 --> 00:31:04,862 and the outstanding competitors, I've got to win that contract. 570 00:31:05,997 --> 00:31:07,365 If I win… 571 00:31:09,200 --> 00:31:13,037 I have a real shot at becoming a champion in 2024. 572 00:31:13,104 --> 00:31:18,409 But, man, Oba Femi is a beast. He has the advantage in every category. 573 00:31:18,476 --> 00:31:23,281 Size, strength, power. No doubt, I'm the underdog. 574 00:31:23,348 --> 00:31:26,017 But I wouldn't have it any other way. 575 00:31:26,084 --> 00:31:29,721 Somehow, someway, I've got to get my hand raised. 576 00:31:29,787 --> 00:31:35,460 Become the next NXT Breakout winner and be on my way to one day hear my name, 577 00:31:35,526 --> 00:31:41,599 Riley Osborne on a list of the great European superstars. 578 00:31:47,672 --> 00:31:52,176 [Vic]NXT BreakoutFinals still to come, but Carmelo Hayes' idea is official. 579 00:31:52,243 --> 00:31:53,845 Dragunov, not clear to compete. 580 00:31:53,911 --> 00:31:56,648 Our new main event has championship implications, 581 00:31:56,714 --> 00:31:58,516 the Battle of Iron Survivors. 582 00:31:58,583 --> 00:32:03,821 Williams, Waller, who will be the next to face Ilja Dragunov for the NXT title? 583 00:32:03,888 --> 00:32:06,391 We find out tonight at New Year's Evil. 584 00:32:06,457 --> 00:32:08,126 ["Lido" playing] 585 00:32:08,192 --> 00:32:09,027 [bell rings] 586 00:32:09,093 --> 00:32:12,530 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 587 00:32:12,597 --> 00:32:17,235 Introducing first, Arianna Grace. 588 00:32:17,302 --> 00:32:20,471 ["Lido" playing] 589 00:32:23,141 --> 00:32:26,244 ["All Fall Down" playing] 590 00:32:32,951 --> 00:32:38,623 [Alicia] And her opponent, Roxanne Perez. 591 00:32:40,158 --> 00:32:43,328 [Vic] Let's not forget, New Year's Evil, where you won't miss a second 592 00:32:43,394 --> 00:32:45,563 of the in-ring action here tonight 593 00:32:45,630 --> 00:32:49,600 as WWE's New Year's Knockout Week continues here on NXT, 594 00:32:49,667 --> 00:32:52,971 culminating Friday with SmackDown's New Year's Revolution. 595 00:32:53,037 --> 00:32:56,607 But this matchup, well, it took place and came about 596 00:32:56,674 --> 00:33:00,945 because of something that took place two weeks ago on NXT. 597 00:33:02,814 --> 00:33:06,918 You need to remember, it's not about wins and losses, 598 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:08,953 it's about good sportsmanship. 599 00:33:09,020 --> 00:33:12,023 Actually, it is about wins and losses. 600 00:33:12,623 --> 00:33:14,359 -[groans] -[women gasp] 601 00:33:14,425 --> 00:33:18,629 Oh, my God, she's crazy. My face! 602 00:33:18,696 --> 00:33:21,366 [Vic] And, really, you saw the slap that we all heard. 603 00:33:21,432 --> 00:33:23,368 Some of us were shocked, some people were not. 604 00:33:23,434 --> 00:33:25,737 But what really has been the trigger 605 00:33:25,803 --> 00:33:28,406 that has been setting off Roxanne Perez as of late? 606 00:33:28,473 --> 00:33:30,942 -Why are you laughing? -[Booker] No, look, let me say this. 607 00:33:31,009 --> 00:33:35,947 I don't condone that, okay? But we truly don't know the backstory. 608 00:33:36,014 --> 00:33:38,716 Vic, we don't know what's going on in the women's locker room. 609 00:33:38,783 --> 00:33:42,920 We don't know exactly what's going on around that whole story there. 610 00:33:42,987 --> 00:33:44,756 Come on, you gotta agree with me there, right? 611 00:33:44,822 --> 00:33:47,191 [Vic] It's hard to argue with you. 612 00:33:47,258 --> 00:33:50,962 But, look, maybe for Roxanne Perez, nice counter by… 613 00:33:52,430 --> 00:33:56,467 [Booker] Don't… Look, look, Vic, don't let the smooth taste fool you. 614 00:33:56,534 --> 00:33:59,404 As well as Roxanne Perez, she's been going through a lot. 615 00:33:59,470 --> 00:34:02,607 She's under a lot of pressure. I mean, having that meteoric rise. 616 00:34:02,673 --> 00:34:07,578 Like I said, it's so hard to get there, but it's so much harder to stay there. 617 00:34:07,645 --> 00:34:08,980 She's got a lot of pressure on her, Vic. 618 00:34:09,047 --> 00:34:10,782 [indistinct chatter] 619 00:34:10,848 --> 00:34:12,517 [Vic] Oh. Slapping her right back. 620 00:34:12,583 --> 00:34:16,554 This could be a big moment for Arianna in this match against Roxanne. 621 00:34:16,621 --> 00:34:20,558 But I'll go off of what you just said because frustration could lie in the fact 622 00:34:20,625 --> 00:34:23,227 Roxanne Perez was never beaten for the NXT Women's Tag Team Title. 623 00:34:23,294 --> 00:34:25,029 -She had relinquished it. -[Booker] That's right. 624 00:34:25,096 --> 00:34:28,132 [Vic] She was never pinned for the NXT Women's Title, 625 00:34:28,199 --> 00:34:29,801 if you remember that as well. 626 00:34:29,867 --> 00:34:32,503 So she could be sitting here going, she's never been beaten 627 00:34:32,570 --> 00:34:35,239 for any championship she's ever held here. 628 00:34:35,306 --> 00:34:37,775 It's always been something else, whether it was an injury, 629 00:34:37,842 --> 00:34:39,210 whether it was not medical clearance, 630 00:34:39,277 --> 00:34:41,345 whether it was 'cause a friend stabbed her in the back. 631 00:34:41,412 --> 00:34:44,449 It's never been 'cause she wasn't the best woman in the ring. 632 00:34:44,515 --> 00:34:46,384 [Booker] That's true, but that might create 633 00:34:46,451 --> 00:34:48,586 not being in that right mind space. 634 00:34:48,653 --> 00:34:51,389 And Arianna Grace could slip in there. 635 00:34:51,456 --> 00:34:53,324 [Vic] Rolling right through, shoulders down. 636 00:34:53,391 --> 00:34:55,693 Look at the transition and a near-fall. 637 00:34:55,760 --> 00:34:58,830 [Booker] And you wonder if Arianna is catching Roxanne 638 00:34:58,896 --> 00:35:01,432 in the right place at the right time to get that victory, 639 00:35:01,499 --> 00:35:05,002 to catapult her to stardom. Oh, yes, that's what it's about. 640 00:35:05,069 --> 00:35:07,939 [Vic] Perez now trying to turn things around, but so is Grace. 641 00:35:08,005 --> 00:35:11,442 And then Roxanne Perez also needs a little home cooking. 642 00:35:11,509 --> 00:35:14,645 [Booker] No, no, you know what? She'll be getting a little home cooking. 643 00:35:14,712 --> 00:35:17,815 On January 13th, she's going to be coming back home. 644 00:35:17,882 --> 00:35:21,219 Roxanne Perez coming home to reality of wrestling. 645 00:35:21,285 --> 00:35:23,154 -One night only. -[Vic] That's where she cut her teeth. 646 00:35:23,221 --> 00:35:24,322 You've trained her well. 647 00:35:24,388 --> 00:35:26,390 You've been in her life since she started her wrestling life, 648 00:35:26,457 --> 00:35:28,292 -I should say, since she began. -[Booker] Oh, wow! 649 00:35:28,359 --> 00:35:29,694 [Vic] You've seen the ups and downs, 650 00:35:29,760 --> 00:35:32,263 which is why I've brought it to what has triggered her, 651 00:35:32,330 --> 00:35:33,764 what has pushed her over the edge. 652 00:35:33,831 --> 00:35:37,034 But right now, Arianna Grace has turned the tables. 653 00:35:37,101 --> 00:35:39,403 Do you feel bad for someone like Arianna Grace? 654 00:35:39,470 --> 00:35:41,205 I think she talks to hear herself talk. 655 00:35:41,272 --> 00:35:42,373 [Booker] I don't feel bad about Arianna. 656 00:35:42,440 --> 00:35:45,543 [Vic] 'Cause she's getting slapped in the face. There we go. 657 00:35:45,610 --> 00:35:47,712 [Booker] She don't do this for the money. 658 00:35:47,778 --> 00:35:51,682 -This is a hobby for Arianna Grace, man. -[Vic] A hobby? 659 00:35:51,749 --> 00:35:56,554 [Booker] Yes, right now she's doing it, and doing it well, check it out. Oh, wow. 660 00:35:56,621 --> 00:35:58,289 That was exhibit A in this matchup. 661 00:35:58,356 --> 00:36:00,191 But what would a win do then for Arianna Grace 662 00:36:00,258 --> 00:36:01,893 to beat someone like Roxanne Perez? 663 00:36:01,959 --> 00:36:04,862 Like I said, catching Roxanne in the right place at the right time 664 00:36:04,929 --> 00:36:06,464 would take you straight to the moon. 665 00:36:06,531 --> 00:36:08,733 I'm talking about putting the rocket on her. 666 00:36:08,799 --> 00:36:11,936 [Vic] We know the road to WrestleMania begins three weeks from Saturday 667 00:36:12,003 --> 00:36:13,137 at the Royal Rumble. 668 00:36:13,204 --> 00:36:15,173 Float over into the cover and a kick out, Grace. 669 00:36:15,239 --> 00:36:19,410 Really anyone in the NXT would like to follow in the footsteps of Perez, 670 00:36:19,477 --> 00:36:21,512 who entered into the Royal Rumble last year 671 00:36:21,579 --> 00:36:23,614 in the Women's Royal Rumble match at number eight. 672 00:36:23,681 --> 00:36:26,484 -Show them that pretty face. -Roxanne, do you quit? 673 00:36:26,551 --> 00:36:28,486 [Vic] Talking real trash is Grace, 674 00:36:28,553 --> 00:36:31,289 who's also told many women in the locker room 675 00:36:31,355 --> 00:36:33,958 that her New Year's resolution was to install etiquette 676 00:36:34,025 --> 00:36:35,993 into everyone that she talks to, 677 00:36:36,060 --> 00:36:39,263 and she was gonna start with Roxanne Perez here tonight. 678 00:36:39,330 --> 00:36:42,767 [Booker] Very respectful backstage, but one thing I like about Arianna Grace 679 00:36:42,833 --> 00:36:45,403 is how she's able to switch gears, Vic. 680 00:36:45,469 --> 00:36:48,806 Right now, this is a different Arianna. Oh, whoa. 681 00:36:48,873 --> 00:36:51,309 -[Vic] A near-fall. -[Booker] So close. 682 00:36:52,076 --> 00:36:54,278 -[groans] -[Vic] Oh, and another kick right to the… 683 00:36:54,345 --> 00:36:58,082 -You don't see Roxanne go down often. -I'm trying to help you. 684 00:36:58,916 --> 00:37:01,152 [Vic] As Grace screaming, I can help you, and… 685 00:37:01,219 --> 00:37:02,520 [audience chanting] Go Roxy! 686 00:37:02,587 --> 00:37:06,724 [Vic]NXT universe now trying to rally behind Roxanne Perez. 687 00:37:06,791 --> 00:37:10,828 -[audience chanting] Let's go, Roxy! -[audience chanting] Arianna! 688 00:37:10,895 --> 00:37:15,466 -[audience chanting] Let's go, Roxy! -[audience chanting] Arianna! 689 00:37:15,533 --> 00:37:17,902 [Vic] That was one of the few times we've seen Grace in the ring 690 00:37:17,969 --> 00:37:22,873 that a smile has left her face, almost into disgust, almost into anger. 691 00:37:22,940 --> 00:37:25,109 [Booker] I just said it. I just said it a second ago. 692 00:37:25,176 --> 00:37:27,912 I mean, Arianna Grace has switched gears. 693 00:37:27,979 --> 00:37:31,849 [Vic] Uh-oh, she tried to slap Perez back. Perez having none of it. 694 00:37:31,916 --> 00:37:33,017 [grunts] 695 00:37:33,084 --> 00:37:36,120 I don't think so. Here I go. 696 00:37:36,187 --> 00:37:38,256 -[Booker] Whoa. -[Vic] Here comes Roxanne Perez, 697 00:37:38,322 --> 00:37:41,459 who hasn't been the same Roxy since last summer. 698 00:37:41,525 --> 00:37:44,195 [Booker] Let me tell you something, Roxanne is all we're thinking about. 699 00:37:44,261 --> 00:37:46,964 We think about the future, Vic. We think about Hall of Fame. 700 00:37:47,031 --> 00:37:50,201 We think about being the greatest of all time. 701 00:37:50,268 --> 00:37:53,304 -That's what Roxanne Perez is all about. -[Vic] What do you think about prodigies? 702 00:37:53,371 --> 00:37:55,673 They all start off as prodigies, don't they, Book? 703 00:37:55,740 --> 00:37:59,210 -[Booker] Yes, indeed. Oh, wow. -[Vic] Another big foreman. 704 00:37:59,877 --> 00:38:05,316 Roxanne Perez now, a different side, a different anger, a different vengeance. 705 00:38:05,383 --> 00:38:08,919 -[audience] Three, four, five… -Bring it down. Just bring it down. 706 00:38:08,986 --> 00:38:13,658 [Vic] Oh, right into the eyes of Perez, raking the face. 707 00:38:13,724 --> 00:38:17,728 Face first goes Perez. Grace just turning things around in this matchup. 708 00:38:17,795 --> 00:38:19,897 -[Booker] Referee don't see that. -[Vic] Oh, this would be a huge victory. 709 00:38:19,964 --> 00:38:21,432 -[Booker] It's all legal. -[Vic] You're right. 710 00:38:21,499 --> 00:38:25,069 The official didn't see it. But wait a minute. Perez, Pop Rocks. 711 00:38:26,237 --> 00:38:28,773 One, two, three. 712 00:38:28,839 --> 00:38:31,275 -[bell rings] -[Vic] What a victory for Perez. 713 00:38:31,876 --> 00:38:36,714 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Roxanne Perez. 714 00:38:38,716 --> 00:38:43,754 [Vic] The rake of the face, cutting corners, didn't stop Roxanne, 715 00:38:43,821 --> 00:38:47,391 who again was able to battle through the adversity of this matchup. 716 00:38:47,458 --> 00:38:50,194 Hit that picture. Perfect Pop Rocks. 717 00:38:50,261 --> 00:38:53,764 Pick up another victory. It's our 2024 on the race. 718 00:38:53,831 --> 00:38:59,203 You need my help. You have issues. You need help. 719 00:38:59,270 --> 00:39:01,238 [grunts] 720 00:39:01,305 --> 00:39:04,342 [Vic] I don't know if it's Perez who has the issues. 721 00:39:04,408 --> 00:39:07,278 Stop. What's wrong with you? 722 00:39:07,345 --> 00:39:09,714 [Vic] The referee might have his hands full here. 723 00:39:09,780 --> 00:39:12,450 Perez, though… Roxanne? 724 00:39:12,516 --> 00:39:14,819 -[Booker] Ref, get in there and stop this. -[Vic] She's become unhinged. 725 00:39:14,885 --> 00:39:16,654 [Booker] Ref, get in there and stop this. 726 00:39:16,721 --> 00:39:18,856 No, no. I don't like this side of Roxanne. 727 00:39:18,923 --> 00:39:20,157 -This is different. -[Vic] Book. 728 00:39:20,224 --> 00:39:23,728 Stop. Don't [inaudible]. Perez, stop. 729 00:39:23,794 --> 00:39:28,032 -[Booker] This isn't the way you do it. -I need help. Stop, stop. 730 00:39:28,099 --> 00:39:31,302 [Vic] Official call for more help. What has gotten in? 731 00:39:31,368 --> 00:39:34,238 -We talked about a trigger going off. -[Booker] I don't know. 732 00:39:34,305 --> 00:39:37,441 [Vic] Roxanne's smiling. She's smiling, Book. 733 00:39:37,508 --> 00:39:39,410 Stop. What's wrong with you? 734 00:39:39,477 --> 00:39:42,713 -Stop. Come on, stop, stop, hey. -Roxanne, slow down. Stop there. 735 00:39:42,780 --> 00:39:44,348 Come on, hey. 736 00:39:44,415 --> 00:39:46,784 [Vic] Officials doing their best to separate. 737 00:39:46,851 --> 00:39:50,187 -That's enough. That's enough. Stop. -Stop. 738 00:39:50,254 --> 00:39:52,857 [indistinct chatter] 739 00:39:52,923 --> 00:39:56,327 [indistinct chatter] 740 00:39:56,394 --> 00:39:59,130 [Vic] [inaudible] tell her? The official. 741 00:39:59,196 --> 00:40:01,399 [indistinct chatter] 742 00:40:01,465 --> 00:40:06,971 Due to Roxanne refusing the referee's instructions… 743 00:40:07,037 --> 00:40:11,409 the referee has reversed his decision 744 00:40:11,475 --> 00:40:16,480 and has awarded the victory to Arianna Gray. 745 00:40:16,547 --> 00:40:19,350 [Booker] Damn it. Man. 746 00:40:19,417 --> 00:40:22,353 [Vic] But, Book, she didn't follow the rules. 747 00:40:22,420 --> 00:40:26,357 She didn't listen to the official. I can't… They better stop Perez. 748 00:40:28,159 --> 00:40:29,660 [indistinct chatter] 749 00:40:29,727 --> 00:40:32,229 ["Lido" playing] 750 00:40:34,532 --> 00:40:39,336 Ava, excuse me. Lots of big things happening tonight on New Year's Evil. 751 00:40:39,403 --> 00:40:43,374 Absolutely. Last night, day one was crazy. Tonight, it's been unpredictable. 752 00:40:43,441 --> 00:40:45,676 And it was a tough decision to make with Ilja Dragunov, 753 00:40:45,743 --> 00:40:47,778 but his health is the most important thing. 754 00:40:47,845 --> 00:40:51,582 When he's finally cleared, he'll defend his title against Trick or Grayson. 755 00:40:51,649 --> 00:40:55,453 Now, I have to ask. We've been seeing you come out of Shawn Michaels' office, 756 00:40:55,519 --> 00:40:59,223 talking to superstars, announcing matches. What's going on? 757 00:40:59,290 --> 00:41:01,525 It was brought to my attention a few months ago 758 00:41:01,592 --> 00:41:04,395 when a wise man told me that as the brand continues to grow, 759 00:41:04,462 --> 00:41:07,865 Shawn Michaels, he might need some help. And that's where I come in. 760 00:41:07,932 --> 00:41:10,167 I have a unique relationship with the NXT roster. 761 00:41:10,234 --> 00:41:12,736 I have some of my own ideas. Sometimes they work. 762 00:41:12,803 --> 00:41:15,473 Sometimes they don't. But one idea that did work is that, 763 00:41:15,539 --> 00:41:18,542 next week is the start of the Men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. 764 00:41:18,609 --> 00:41:20,678 -Ava, that's so exciting. -I think so too. 765 00:41:20,744 --> 00:41:22,980 -Happy New Year, Kelly. -Happy New Year, Ava. 766 00:41:24,782 --> 00:41:26,317 [sighs] 767 00:41:26,383 --> 00:41:30,120 It feels good to finally put you in your place, Fallon Henley. 768 00:41:30,187 --> 00:41:32,923 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Fallon Hen… 769 00:41:32,990 --> 00:41:35,960 [Vic] Oh. Tiffany has snapped. 770 00:41:36,493 --> 00:41:41,732 A person like Tiffany Stratton doesn't even belong in the same world as Fallon. 771 00:41:41,799 --> 00:41:45,169 The only match I care about is Becky versus Lyra. 772 00:41:45,236 --> 00:41:47,171 -Whoa. -Oh. 773 00:41:47,238 --> 00:41:50,207 [Tiffany] If I were you, I'd want to be me too as well. 774 00:41:50,274 --> 00:41:53,677 I've only dealt with you for a month, but I'm already sick of you. 775 00:41:54,445 --> 00:41:56,580 But, really, what are you doing? 776 00:41:56,647 --> 00:41:58,148 Sarah, I deserve everything. 777 00:41:58,215 --> 00:41:59,350 -Do you know why? -Why? 778 00:41:59,416 --> 00:42:03,687 Because I'm the center of the universe. If that's the universe, that's me. 779 00:42:03,754 --> 00:42:07,258 In the center, the Tiffany center. [laughing] 780 00:42:07,324 --> 00:42:11,328 God. Why am I so rich? You can go now. Toodles. 781 00:42:11,395 --> 00:42:13,230 -Oh, that's typical. -[grunts] 782 00:42:13,297 --> 00:42:16,333 -[grunts] -[women] Oh! 783 00:42:16,400 --> 00:42:21,672 I said it once, and I'll say it again. You will never be me. 784 00:42:21,739 --> 00:42:24,575 This is what I mean. Tiffany, you are the perfect example 785 00:42:24,642 --> 00:42:26,911 of what these girls shouldn't become. 786 00:42:26,977 --> 00:42:28,779 You're a self-absorbed, egotistical… 787 00:42:28,846 --> 00:42:31,415 So, what you're saying is they shouldn't strive 788 00:42:31,482 --> 00:42:34,418 to be somebody who's a main eventer, who's a champion? 789 00:42:34,485 --> 00:42:39,356 Oh, I get it. They should strive to be somebody like you. 790 00:42:39,423 --> 00:42:41,525 Someone who spends her time at a horse farm 791 00:42:41,592 --> 00:42:44,328 with dirt underneath her fingernails. Gross. 792 00:42:44,395 --> 00:42:47,932 [Vic] This is a side of Tiffany Stratton, Booker, we've never seen. 793 00:42:47,998 --> 00:42:49,700 This is deplorable. 794 00:42:49,767 --> 00:42:52,836 [Tiffany] You will always be trash. 795 00:42:52,903 --> 00:42:57,474 Embarrassed, humiliated, and pissed off. 796 00:42:57,541 --> 00:43:00,444 Tiffany has had everything handed to her on a silver platter. 797 00:43:00,511 --> 00:43:02,346 She doesn't know what hard work means. 798 00:43:02,413 --> 00:43:06,917 So I'll put you to work. You versus me at New Year's Evil. 799 00:43:08,085 --> 00:43:10,087 [Vic] Fallon Henley and Tiffany Stratton 800 00:43:10,154 --> 00:43:15,659 will meet with a loser becoming a servant or a ranch hand for a day. 801 00:43:16,527 --> 00:43:17,995 I mean, nothing would thrill me 802 00:43:18,062 --> 00:43:20,230 more than to make Tiffany my ranch hand for the day. 803 00:43:20,297 --> 00:43:22,032 Make her muck out some stalls. 804 00:43:22,099 --> 00:43:24,902 She doesn't know what it means to get your hands dirty. 805 00:43:24,969 --> 00:43:27,871 When I look at Tiffany, the last thing I see is a hard worker. 806 00:43:27,938 --> 00:43:29,473 And I am not done with her. 807 00:43:30,674 --> 00:43:36,981 You will become my servant. Just the way it's supposed to be. 808 00:43:38,315 --> 00:43:39,283 Toodles. 809 00:43:43,787 --> 00:43:48,292 [audience booing] 810 00:43:48,359 --> 00:43:50,961 -Bang. [laughs] -Oh! 811 00:43:51,028 --> 00:43:53,364 I should have taken you out, put you on the shelf for ten months. 812 00:43:53,430 --> 00:43:55,032 Just like you did to me. 813 00:43:55,099 --> 00:43:56,667 [chuckles] 814 00:43:56,734 --> 00:43:59,470 Yeah, but you didn't have the guts to pull the trigger, did you? 815 00:43:59,536 --> 00:44:02,406 Now see, Nicky, some people think they have the killer instinct 816 00:44:02,473 --> 00:44:04,842 or they only dream of it. 817 00:44:04,908 --> 00:44:09,747 No. I'm showing you the respect that you failed to show to me. 818 00:44:09,813 --> 00:44:11,715 Me taking you out here or in the parking lot 819 00:44:11,782 --> 00:44:13,917 does not get me any closer to that title. 820 00:44:13,984 --> 00:44:15,719 I gotta do that in the ring. 821 00:44:15,786 --> 00:44:16,820 [chuckles] 822 00:44:16,887 --> 00:44:20,424 Yeah, but your only chance is taking me out from behind. 823 00:44:21,058 --> 00:44:23,494 -You can't take me out face to face. -[chuckles] 824 00:44:23,560 --> 00:44:26,497 I took your head off once before. And the next time I do… 825 00:44:26,563 --> 00:44:29,566 -No, no, there's not gonna be a next time. -Oh, there's not? 826 00:44:29,633 --> 00:44:31,935 -Okay, we can go right now then. -You wanna go now? 827 00:44:32,002 --> 00:44:34,238 -Let's go right now then. -That's enough, that's enough. 828 00:44:34,304 --> 00:44:36,540 You have no idea what's coming. 829 00:44:36,607 --> 00:44:42,346 [cross-talking] 830 00:44:42,413 --> 00:44:47,985 [Vic] Seems that rivalry far from over. But, Booker, this one ends tonight. 831 00:44:48,052 --> 00:44:50,487 -[camera shutter clicking] -["Keep Up" playing] 832 00:44:56,827 --> 00:45:00,097 [camera shutter clicking] 833 00:45:02,032 --> 00:45:03,100 [bell rings] 834 00:45:03,167 --> 00:45:05,803 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall 835 00:45:05,869 --> 00:45:12,109 where the loser becomes the winner's servant or ranch hand. 836 00:45:12,643 --> 00:45:17,448 Introducing first, Tiffany Stratton. 837 00:45:17,514 --> 00:45:21,351 [Vic] Booker, picture this. You ready? You picturing it? 838 00:45:21,418 --> 00:45:25,289 -[Booker] I'm picturing it. -[Vic] Tiffany Stratton cleaning stables. 839 00:45:26,657 --> 00:45:29,560 -Think about it. -[Booker] Is that the image? 840 00:45:29,626 --> 00:45:33,130 [Vic] One hand on a shovel, the other one on a pitchfork, 841 00:45:33,197 --> 00:45:35,999 picking up straw, shoveling manure. 842 00:45:36,066 --> 00:45:38,469 [Booker] She's not that type of girl, Vic. 843 00:45:38,535 --> 00:45:42,973 I mean, I can picture one hand, a champagne glass, 844 00:45:43,040 --> 00:45:45,576 one hand with a caviar dream. 845 00:45:45,642 --> 00:45:47,544 [Vic] Can't have her hands on her dreams, Booker. 846 00:45:47,611 --> 00:45:49,012 You can't have your hands on caviar dreams. 847 00:45:49,079 --> 00:45:50,647 It could be just caviar, but I'll digress. 848 00:45:50,714 --> 00:45:52,349 [Booker] It could be special. 849 00:45:52,416 --> 00:45:54,284 ["Saddle Up" playing] 850 00:45:54,351 --> 00:45:59,089 [Alicia] And her opponent, Fallon Henley. 851 00:45:59,156 --> 00:46:00,324 [Vic] What we can all agree on 852 00:46:00,390 --> 00:46:03,827 is one of these two have the ultimate embarrassment 853 00:46:03,894 --> 00:46:06,363 by the end of the night. Fallon called for the bell. 854 00:46:06,430 --> 00:46:10,267 She told the official, "Ring it," and Fallon Henley, much like Roxanne, 855 00:46:10,334 --> 00:46:13,837 just fueled by a certain fire and desire, that burns deep. 856 00:46:13,904 --> 00:46:17,474 [Booker] Fallon Henley fighting on all emotion right now. 857 00:46:17,541 --> 00:46:20,277 It's an adrenaline rush of emotion right now. 858 00:46:20,344 --> 00:46:24,148 That's what's gonna do her here tonight. She needs to slow it down just a bit. 859 00:46:24,615 --> 00:46:27,050 -[Vic] Whoever's side you're on… -[Booker] No, I'm not on anybody's side. 860 00:46:27,117 --> 00:46:28,318 [Vic] But anybody's side you're on… 861 00:46:28,385 --> 00:46:30,487 [Booker] I'm not biased like somebody at this table. 862 00:46:30,554 --> 00:46:32,723 [Vic] It's only you and I sitting here. Who are you talking about? 863 00:46:32,790 --> 00:46:34,958 -[Booker] I'm talking about you. -[Vic] Whoever's side you're on, 864 00:46:35,025 --> 00:46:37,528 do these two need to resolve the issue and move to the ultimate goal 865 00:46:37,594 --> 00:46:38,595 of becoming champion? 866 00:46:38,662 --> 00:46:41,331 Obviously, Lyra Valkyria retained earlier tonight. 867 00:46:41,398 --> 00:46:44,134 [Booker] I like Ilja Dragunov and JD McDonough. 868 00:46:44,201 --> 00:46:45,702 I like when those guys got apart 869 00:46:45,769 --> 00:46:47,971 'cause Ilja Dragunov ruled right to the top. 870 00:46:48,038 --> 00:46:50,474 Yeah, I get it. Yes, maybe you're right on that. I agree with you. 871 00:46:50,541 --> 00:46:54,178 [Vic] Oh, Fallon, right in front of the official, 872 00:46:54,244 --> 00:46:58,482 was able to put the brakes on and continue this offensive onslaught. 873 00:46:58,549 --> 00:47:00,684 And you see the official here looking out there, 874 00:47:00,751 --> 00:47:03,687 having a… Run to the cover, getting a count and a near-fall, 875 00:47:03,754 --> 00:47:05,422 allowing these two right now, 876 00:47:05,489 --> 00:47:10,661 maybe a little leniency in this matchup due to the history of this rivalry. 877 00:47:10,727 --> 00:47:14,631 It'll really be up to the ref's discretion to how he'll enforce the rules. 878 00:47:14,698 --> 00:47:16,266 He's rolling right through, back to her feet, 879 00:47:16,333 --> 00:47:17,935 drop toe hold, drop Tiffany. 880 00:47:18,001 --> 00:47:21,705 Face first into the mat and Fallon Henley, boom, right into the side of the face. 881 00:47:21,772 --> 00:47:24,141 [Booker] Wow. I'm gonna tell you, that was a big shot right there. 882 00:47:24,208 --> 00:47:28,178 Fallon Henley has done her homework here tonight. 883 00:47:28,245 --> 00:47:30,314 Fighting for all those that have been looked down on. 884 00:47:30,380 --> 00:47:35,219 And, oh, wait a minute. Face first, shoulder first into the post. 885 00:47:35,285 --> 00:47:36,553 -Go. -[Booker] What are you talking about? 886 00:47:36,620 --> 00:47:37,754 All that is looked down on. 887 00:47:37,821 --> 00:47:39,590 [Vic] All those that are looked down and talked down… 888 00:47:39,656 --> 00:47:42,559 Oh, and again, I can't even finish my thought, Book, 889 00:47:42,626 --> 00:47:45,362 because these two are trying to rip each other apart. 890 00:47:45,429 --> 00:47:50,133 Are you ready to be my servant? Oh. 891 00:47:52,236 --> 00:47:54,805 [Vic] Back live on NXT, it is New Year's Evil 892 00:47:54,872 --> 00:47:57,608 and Tiffany Stratton is in control of Fallon Henley. 893 00:47:57,674 --> 00:48:00,377 The loser is the winner's ranch hand or servant. 894 00:48:00,444 --> 00:48:05,349 And both women, same idea. Double clothesline, both women down. 895 00:48:05,415 --> 00:48:07,751 And can you imagine the list of chores 896 00:48:07,818 --> 00:48:11,755 Tiffany has probably already written up for Fallon Henley? Boom. 897 00:48:11,822 --> 00:48:14,391 And she's able to walk away with her hand raised high? 898 00:48:14,458 --> 00:48:16,293 [Booker] You know, Tiffany has a lot of servants. 899 00:48:16,360 --> 00:48:18,762 And right now, I think she's looking for a hand servant. 900 00:48:18,829 --> 00:48:21,398 Someone with some experience in management. 901 00:48:21,465 --> 00:48:23,433 You know, like working a bar or something like that. 902 00:48:23,500 --> 00:48:25,202 [Vic] See, that's what I'm getting back to, Booker. 903 00:48:25,269 --> 00:48:26,803 -[Booker] I'm just saying. -[Vic] You kept cutting me off earlier. 904 00:48:26,870 --> 00:48:29,373 Fighting for all those that are looked down upon and down at. 905 00:48:29,439 --> 00:48:33,343 Tiffany thinks people like Fallon Henley should serve people like her. 906 00:48:33,410 --> 00:48:34,244 It's not right. 907 00:48:34,311 --> 00:48:37,047 [Booker] I mean, life isn't fair, Vic. That's just the way it is. 908 00:48:37,114 --> 00:48:39,683 Someone live, you know, in the upper echelon level. 909 00:48:39,750 --> 00:48:44,254 Some people live, you know, medium rise. That's just the way life is. 910 00:48:44,321 --> 00:48:47,991 [Vic] Now, both these two have had issues with the other dating back to last year. 911 00:48:48,058 --> 00:48:50,861 Most recently, tempers flaring at Halloween Havoc 912 00:48:50,928 --> 00:48:52,629 as Fallon Henley charging in. 913 00:48:52,696 --> 00:48:55,232 And now, look at Henley, taking a right to Stratton. 914 00:48:55,299 --> 00:48:56,633 [screams] 915 00:48:58,235 --> 00:48:59,937 [Vic] You gotta wonder if Fallon, 916 00:49:00,003 --> 00:49:02,205 where she is at emotionally after last week, 917 00:49:02,272 --> 00:49:04,942 a goodbye of sorts to Briggs Jensen and herself, 918 00:49:05,008 --> 00:49:06,643 could be fueling her tonight 919 00:49:06,710 --> 00:49:11,782 as she is turning it up a notch here against Tiffany Stratton. 920 00:49:11,848 --> 00:49:13,517 Three, come on, let's go. 921 00:49:13,583 --> 00:49:15,986 [audience clamoring] 922 00:49:16,053 --> 00:49:17,955 [Booker] Yeah, you can see that breakup coming, Vic. 923 00:49:18,021 --> 00:49:22,259 I mean, it's all about going out there on your own and making big, big money. 924 00:49:22,326 --> 00:49:24,661 -Fallon Henley right now… -[Vic] Into the cover. 925 00:49:24,728 --> 00:49:29,232 No, near-fall. Another kick out with a lot on the line. 926 00:49:29,299 --> 00:49:32,336 And speaking of which, Shawn Michaels himself 927 00:49:32,402 --> 00:49:35,572 tweeting out New Year's Evil off to a hot start. 928 00:49:35,639 --> 00:49:36,807 But take a look, Booker, 929 00:49:36,873 --> 00:49:39,209 read what Shawn Michaels put out on social media. 930 00:49:39,276 --> 00:49:43,146 Everyone wants their eyes on the main event here tonight. 931 00:49:43,213 --> 00:49:45,115 Williams, Waller, who will be next 932 00:49:45,182 --> 00:49:47,818 to challenge Ilja Dragunov for the NXT title. 933 00:49:47,884 --> 00:49:51,254 A stipulation, by the way, that was added by Carmelo Hayes. 934 00:49:51,321 --> 00:49:54,224 Why would he do that? Into the cover, shoulders down. 935 00:49:54,291 --> 00:49:56,460 -[Booker] Whoa, whoa. Wow. -[Vic] Another near-fall. 936 00:49:56,526 --> 00:49:58,061 [Booker] I don't know, Vic. 937 00:49:58,128 --> 00:50:01,565 Carmelo Hayes must know something that we don't 938 00:50:01,631 --> 00:50:05,635 because that's a situation I wouldn't wanna be in if I was Trick Williams. 939 00:50:07,404 --> 00:50:08,772 [man] Come on, Fallon. 940 00:50:08,839 --> 00:50:11,675 [audience cheering] 941 00:50:14,378 --> 00:50:15,912 [groans] 942 00:50:15,979 --> 00:50:17,514 [Vic] Fallon Henley, the back. 943 00:50:17,581 --> 00:50:19,583 So much damage done throughout this matchup. 944 00:50:19,649 --> 00:50:23,820 And Stratton trying to get right back into the offense. 945 00:50:23,887 --> 00:50:25,255 -Catch and drop. -[Booker] Beautiful. 946 00:50:25,322 --> 00:50:29,793 [Vic] Nice spinebuster. Into the cover. And Fallon almost a servant. 947 00:50:29,860 --> 00:50:32,295 [Booker] People always talk about the vanity of Tiffany. 948 00:50:32,362 --> 00:50:35,866 They don't talk about the hard work. She's like Floyd "Money" Mayweather. 949 00:50:35,932 --> 00:50:39,202 Hard work is easy work. Wow. 950 00:50:39,269 --> 00:50:41,371 [Vic] Prettiest Moonsault Ever, didn't connect. 951 00:50:41,438 --> 00:50:43,707 Able to roll through with Stratton. Back to her feet, though. 952 00:50:43,774 --> 00:50:47,677 Both competitors. Stratton, though, seems rocked for a moment. 953 00:50:47,744 --> 00:50:50,414 And look at Fallon Henley. Henley up and over. 954 00:50:50,480 --> 00:50:54,484 Nasty landing by both these women to the outside. 955 00:50:54,551 --> 00:50:57,854 [Booker] Bad, bad spill there. That was gnarly, Vic. 956 00:50:57,921 --> 00:51:00,757 [Vic] And so much on the line for these two women. 957 00:51:00,824 --> 00:51:04,394 Because again, ultimately, one will be embarrassed 958 00:51:04,461 --> 00:51:05,762 by the end of the night. 959 00:51:06,229 --> 00:51:07,664 [grunts] 960 00:51:07,731 --> 00:51:10,901 [Vic] Right hand from Fallon. Big right hand from Stratton. 961 00:51:11,968 --> 00:51:13,937 -One… -[Vic] And… Oh. 962 00:51:14,004 --> 00:51:15,472 No, no. 963 00:51:15,539 --> 00:51:18,842 -…two. Let's go inside of the ring. -No. 964 00:51:18,909 --> 00:51:21,078 -Three. Let's go inside. -[Vic] Stratton trying to pull Fallon. 965 00:51:21,144 --> 00:51:24,714 Oh, and face first went Fallon. 966 00:51:26,216 --> 00:51:27,451 [referee] Five. 967 00:51:28,452 --> 00:51:29,519 -Move. -[Vic] Hey, what… 968 00:51:29,586 --> 00:51:32,155 -[indistinct chatter] -[audience clamoring] 969 00:51:32,222 --> 00:51:35,058 [Vic] Wait a minute. She doesn't want to get disqualified. 970 00:51:35,125 --> 00:51:37,627 What are you doing? Just throw it out of this ring. 971 00:51:37,694 --> 00:51:38,829 Come on, let's go. 972 00:51:40,197 --> 00:51:42,098 [Vic] Oh, Fallon sensing it, realizing it. 973 00:51:42,165 --> 00:51:45,135 But right now, the referee's gotta get some order. 974 00:51:45,202 --> 00:51:46,236 Leave it. 975 00:51:47,204 --> 00:51:49,439 [Vic] He doesn't want it to end in a dis… Whoa. 976 00:51:50,307 --> 00:51:53,643 -Fallon. Out of nowhere. -One, two, three. 977 00:51:53,710 --> 00:51:55,579 -[Vic] Oh, my God. -[bell rings] 978 00:51:55,645 --> 00:51:57,547 [laughs] Booker. 979 00:51:58,648 --> 00:52:05,455 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Fallon Henley. 980 00:52:05,522 --> 00:52:07,457 ["Saddle Up" playing] 981 00:52:07,524 --> 00:52:12,429 [Vic] Fallon Henley has herself a new ranch hand. 982 00:52:16,967 --> 00:52:18,969 [Vic] Oh, back to the matchup. Some of the action. 983 00:52:19,035 --> 00:52:21,671 The Prettiest Moonsault Ever didn't connect. 984 00:52:21,738 --> 00:52:24,875 Fallon Henley was not able to connect on that. 985 00:52:24,941 --> 00:52:27,277 I'm still shocked right now what I'm about to say, 986 00:52:27,344 --> 00:52:32,682 because after that, Fallon Henley now has a ranch hand. 987 00:52:33,517 --> 00:52:35,285 -Are you ready, Book? -[Booker] Come on, man. 988 00:52:35,352 --> 00:52:39,456 [Vic] Tiffany Stratton will be trading in pink for blue overalls. 989 00:52:39,523 --> 00:52:41,658 ["Saddle Up" continues playing] 990 00:52:41,725 --> 00:52:45,095 [Vic] How good it must feel for Fallon Henley. 991 00:52:45,162 --> 00:52:48,665 Oh, man, she won't be worried about manicures. 992 00:52:48,732 --> 00:52:52,235 It'll be a manure. She'll be working up early in the morning. 993 00:52:52,302 --> 00:52:55,472 Bad coffee. This is going to… 994 00:52:55,539 --> 00:53:01,511 I feel great for Fallon Henley. Oh, what a way to start 2024. 995 00:53:02,445 --> 00:53:05,749 -[Baron] Hey, Bron, listen. -What the hell do you want? 996 00:53:06,650 --> 00:53:08,885 I'm gonna regret this. You know what? 997 00:53:08,952 --> 00:53:12,822 Listen, let's drop the tough guy attitude just for a second 998 00:53:12,889 --> 00:53:15,492 and think about something. Did you hear what Ava said tonight? 999 00:53:15,559 --> 00:53:18,795 -No, I didn't. -Shocker. 1000 00:53:18,862 --> 00:53:22,566 But, listen, the Dusty Classic, it starts next week. 1001 00:53:22,632 --> 00:53:28,538 And against every single fiber of my body, I actually think we'd be a good team. 1002 00:53:30,340 --> 00:53:31,508 [scoffs] 1003 00:53:31,575 --> 00:53:33,743 -Really? [laughs] -Yeah. 1004 00:53:33,810 --> 00:53:38,648 You're coming to me, asking me if I want to be your teammate? 1005 00:53:38,715 --> 00:53:40,850 You must be desperate, dude. 1006 00:53:41,618 --> 00:53:46,056 You know, if your brain was a quarter the size of your ego… 1007 00:53:46,122 --> 00:53:47,824 -My ego? -Yes, your ego. 1008 00:53:47,891 --> 00:53:49,960 I mean, seriously, look around. 1009 00:53:50,026 --> 00:53:53,196 Is anybody else knocking on your door to be your partner? 1010 00:53:54,497 --> 00:53:58,134 The answer you're looking for is no. 1011 00:53:58,201 --> 00:54:02,205 Why? Because you're a smug, arrogant a-hole. 1012 00:54:02,272 --> 00:54:04,241 But it takes one to know one. 1013 00:54:04,307 --> 00:54:09,446 If I'm so bad, then why do you want me to be your partner? What's the… 1014 00:54:09,512 --> 00:54:14,084 -Obviously, because we're both a-holes. -All right. I accept that. 1015 00:54:14,150 --> 00:54:15,785 -Okay. -That's fair. 1016 00:54:15,852 --> 00:54:18,088 So with that being said, and that being in our nature, 1017 00:54:18,154 --> 00:54:20,624 we'd absolutely destroy everybody in this tournament, 1018 00:54:20,690 --> 00:54:23,026 and then we could go on and win the tag titles. 1019 00:54:25,829 --> 00:54:30,300 -Oh, oh. Light bulb's coming on, right? -I mean, we would destroy everybody. 1020 00:54:30,367 --> 00:54:34,004 -Wheels are starting to turn. Okay. -I can see it now. 1021 00:54:34,070 --> 00:54:35,105 -There you go. -I can see it. 1022 00:54:35,171 --> 00:54:37,674 -See, what are you looking at? -Dude, hey. 1023 00:54:38,908 --> 00:54:45,148 Me leading the team with baldy right behind me would be great. 1024 00:54:46,349 --> 00:54:49,819 Okay. Listen, you're not going to lead anything. 1025 00:54:49,886 --> 00:54:53,189 I'm going to be out there destroying people, putting them down, 1026 00:54:53,256 --> 00:54:55,825 and you're going to be over there putting on like your third, fourth, 1027 00:54:55,892 --> 00:55:00,230 fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth coat of tanner. 1028 00:55:02,565 --> 00:55:04,668 -Okay. You know what? -What? 1029 00:55:04,734 --> 00:55:05,769 -All right. -Okay. 1030 00:55:05,835 --> 00:55:06,936 -This will be fun. -It is. 1031 00:55:07,003 --> 00:55:08,371 I'll see you next week. 1032 00:55:09,739 --> 00:55:11,875 Seriously? I don't know. I'm gonna… 1033 00:55:11,941 --> 00:55:13,576 [giggles] 1034 00:55:13,643 --> 00:55:15,345 [sighs] 1035 00:55:15,879 --> 00:55:17,013 [Baron] Is this gonna be it? 1036 00:55:17,080 --> 00:55:20,817 [audience chanting] Oba! 1037 00:55:24,788 --> 00:55:25,922 [Oba] Oba. 1038 00:55:27,524 --> 00:55:31,895 A name given to rulers who possess immense and undeniable power, 1039 00:55:31,961 --> 00:55:34,597 and you've all witnessed it throughout the course of this tournament. 1040 00:55:34,664 --> 00:55:36,399 [Booker] Give it up for Oba Femi. 1041 00:55:36,466 --> 00:55:39,336 [Vic] Sends a message to everyone in this tournament. 1042 00:55:39,402 --> 00:55:41,071 [Booker] He's in the finals. 1043 00:55:41,137 --> 00:55:42,439 [audience chanting] Oba! 1044 00:55:42,505 --> 00:55:47,077 You see, I come from the beautiful country of Nigeria, the heartbeat of Africa. 1045 00:55:48,144 --> 00:55:51,247 Two hundred and thirty million people built on a culture 1046 00:55:51,314 --> 00:55:54,517 where strength is not revered but expected. 1047 00:55:55,585 --> 00:55:58,154 And I stand head and shoulders above the rest. 1048 00:55:59,556 --> 00:56:03,760 So tonight, I take my final step towards my contract. 1049 00:56:03,827 --> 00:56:06,963 And Riley Osborne will crumble under my feet. 1050 00:56:07,030 --> 00:56:09,766 Nigeria truly is the giant of Africa. 1051 00:56:09,833 --> 00:56:12,569 And when I win this Breakout Tournament, 1052 00:56:12,635 --> 00:56:18,875 Oba Femi will be the giant of NXT. 1053 00:56:18,942 --> 00:56:21,845 ["Hands Of Fate" playing] 1054 00:56:23,379 --> 00:56:25,315 [upbeat music playing] 1055 00:56:25,382 --> 00:56:27,851 [Vic] It started with eight. It's down to two. 1056 00:56:27,917 --> 00:56:32,288 Who will leave tonight with a guaranteed championship contract? 1057 00:56:32,355 --> 00:56:33,823 Osborne, Femi. 1058 00:56:33,890 --> 00:56:36,826 The finals of the Men's Breakout Tournament 1059 00:56:36,893 --> 00:56:39,062 here tonight on New Year's Evil. 1060 00:56:39,729 --> 00:56:43,099 But final preparations are being made at this moment. 1061 00:56:43,166 --> 00:56:46,069 Ridge Holland is ready. Has a lot on his mind. 1062 00:56:46,136 --> 00:56:50,140 We will hear from Ridge. And it happens next on New Year's Evil. 1063 00:56:52,575 --> 00:56:54,944 I finally felt comfortable in my own skin. 1064 00:56:55,011 --> 00:56:57,347 I don't do all these New Year's resolutions. 1065 00:56:57,413 --> 00:57:02,719 -I think it happened… -Um, let me just… Let me ask. 1066 00:57:02,786 --> 00:57:05,755 What is wrong with this picture right here? 1067 00:57:05,822 --> 00:57:07,957 Uh, I don't know what's wrong with this picture. 1068 00:57:08,024 --> 00:57:10,460 To me, it looks like we're all enjoying some time 1069 00:57:10,527 --> 00:57:12,629 without your negativity around. 1070 00:57:12,695 --> 00:57:17,167 Wrong. You're in my locker in my personal space. 1071 00:57:17,233 --> 00:57:18,802 Am I in your locker? Hold on. 1072 00:57:19,602 --> 00:57:23,006 Would you look at that? I must have gotten confused. 1073 00:57:23,072 --> 00:57:24,908 I am so sorry. I'm so sorry. 1074 00:57:24,974 --> 00:57:28,344 Can you please find it in your heart to forgive me, Cora? 1075 00:57:29,112 --> 00:57:31,247 When you can't respect other people's lockers, 1076 00:57:31,314 --> 00:57:34,117 you can't expect me to respect yours. 1077 00:57:34,184 --> 00:57:36,052 Typical Gigi. 1078 00:57:36,119 --> 00:57:37,086 Typical Cora. 1079 00:57:37,153 --> 00:57:41,057 New look, same dreadful attitude. I think we both know where this is going. 1080 00:57:41,124 --> 00:57:44,928 Yeah, we do. And it is not a place you want to go with me. 1081 00:57:44,994 --> 00:57:47,730 -But I really, really do. -Do you? 1082 00:57:47,797 --> 00:57:50,800 No, because I think I remember waiting on you to sign back around. 1083 00:57:50,867 --> 00:57:53,236 [indistinct chatters] 1084 00:57:53,303 --> 00:57:56,105 There's been a lot going on here tonight at New Year's Evil. 1085 00:57:56,172 --> 00:58:00,810 It all started with Lyra Valkyria retaining the NXT Women's Championship. 1086 00:58:00,877 --> 00:58:03,980 And right now, a superstar who's had a lot to get off his chest 1087 00:58:04,047 --> 00:58:06,616 and off his mind is Ridge Holland. 1088 00:58:09,319 --> 00:58:11,054 Ridge, thanks for joining me. 1089 00:58:11,521 --> 00:58:16,092 You mentioned that this turn at NXT is all about Ridge's redemption. 1090 00:58:16,559 --> 00:58:19,062 Now, there's a lot that's been said and made 1091 00:58:19,128 --> 00:58:22,966 about your actions since arriving to NXT and WWE. 1092 00:58:23,032 --> 00:58:27,904 In your return, you said you're no stranger to mishaps in the ring. 1093 00:58:28,404 --> 00:58:30,874 What can you tell us about your journey to today? 1094 00:58:31,441 --> 00:58:34,944 Yeah, Sarah, you're spot on there. You've hit the nail on the head. 1095 00:58:35,011 --> 00:58:36,946 [sighs] 1096 00:58:37,013 --> 00:58:38,548 It's true. 1097 00:58:38,615 --> 00:58:43,753 I am no stranger to injuries, mishaps and accidents in the ring. 1098 00:58:45,255 --> 00:58:51,194 Just as my career was starting to take that upward trajectory, that upward climb, 1099 00:58:51,261 --> 00:58:53,863 that first kind of rung on that big ladder. 1100 00:58:55,231 --> 00:58:59,002 You know, I remember we were building to WarGames 2020. 1101 00:58:59,068 --> 00:59:01,437 I was gonna be on the same team as Pat McAfee. 1102 00:59:01,504 --> 00:59:06,042 And then tragedy struck and I blew both my legs out. 1103 00:59:07,243 --> 00:59:11,381 You know, a fractured and dislocated left ankle. 1104 00:59:12,982 --> 00:59:18,321 A dislocated kneecap, and ruptured patellar tendon on my right. 1105 00:59:19,656 --> 00:59:24,227 And… at that moment, I thought it was all over. 1106 00:59:24,928 --> 00:59:27,030 When I laid on the ramp, 1107 00:59:27,096 --> 00:59:30,333 just looking up at the lights and thinking, 1108 00:59:30,400 --> 00:59:32,168 "Is this how it's going to end?" 1109 00:59:32,235 --> 00:59:37,974 You know, how can I go home and tell my wife, 1110 00:59:38,041 --> 00:59:41,511 who was pregnant with my twin boys at the time that, 1111 00:59:41,578 --> 00:59:45,448 "Sorry, love, I've dragged you away from your family. 1112 00:59:45,515 --> 00:59:51,120 I've pulled you away from your home to try out this new life in the States." 1113 00:59:52,355 --> 00:59:55,258 How can I go home and tell her that it's done? 1114 00:59:55,325 --> 01:00:00,997 "We need to go back." This has been how I feed my family. 1115 01:00:01,064 --> 01:00:04,400 This has been how I pay my bills, how I keep that roof over their heads. 1116 01:00:04,467 --> 01:00:09,739 But you recover. You come back and you form the Brawling Brutes with you, 1117 01:00:09,806 --> 01:00:13,009 Butch and Sheamus. How exciting on SmackDown. 1118 01:00:13,676 --> 01:00:14,711 It's kind of bittersweet 1119 01:00:14,777 --> 01:00:17,313 because although I appreciate the opportunity 1120 01:00:17,380 --> 01:00:20,383 with Sheamus and Butch… 1121 01:00:20,450 --> 01:00:21,551 [audience cheering] 1122 01:00:23,186 --> 01:00:28,191 I get flashbacks to that first PLE, Day One. 1123 01:00:28,257 --> 01:00:32,061 Like, two years ago yesterday, 1124 01:00:32,128 --> 01:00:34,530 when I got my nose smashed all over my face. 1125 01:00:35,698 --> 01:00:38,568 That injury bug strikes again, you know, I got that black cloud. 1126 01:00:38,634 --> 01:00:42,572 I get home and, you know, I had to have reconstructive surgery. 1127 01:00:42,638 --> 01:00:43,973 But you pick yourself up. 1128 01:00:44,040 --> 01:00:45,875 Mm-hmm. You have to, 1129 01:00:45,942 --> 01:00:50,413 when you're not the only one in the equation, 1130 01:00:50,480 --> 01:00:52,482 when you have other people relying on you. 1131 01:00:52,548 --> 01:00:56,119 But a few weeks ago, you arrived back at NXT. 1132 01:00:56,853 --> 01:00:58,888 And you get the opportunity to show 1133 01:00:58,955 --> 01:01:03,926 how you stand up against the NXT Champion, Ilja Dragunov. 1134 01:01:03,993 --> 01:01:07,096 Yes, it had an impromptu ending and there were a lot of questions, 1135 01:01:07,163 --> 01:01:09,532 but the biggest question is, 1136 01:01:09,599 --> 01:01:12,602 who is the Ridge Holland you want NXT to know? 1137 01:01:15,471 --> 01:01:16,973 [clears throat] 1138 01:01:18,074 --> 01:01:24,213 Look, I respect Ilja immensely, okay? 1139 01:01:25,248 --> 01:01:29,886 And every word that came out of my mouth two weeks ago, I meant it. 1140 01:01:31,354 --> 01:01:35,925 And when that bell rang later that night, whatever happened, happened. 1141 01:01:35,992 --> 01:01:40,830 There was no malicious intent. There was no ill will. 1142 01:01:40,897 --> 01:01:46,069 Because, Sarah, at the end of the day, I'm a dad, I'm a husband, 1143 01:01:46,135 --> 01:01:48,137 I'm a friend, I'm not a monster. 1144 01:01:48,204 --> 01:01:52,208 I'm not someone who goes out and aimlessly tries to hurt people, 1145 01:01:52,275 --> 01:01:56,446 tries to take away someone's career 1146 01:01:56,512 --> 01:01:58,314 because I know what that feels like. 1147 01:01:58,381 --> 01:02:01,751 I know how fast things can be taken away. [fingers snaps] It's like that. 1148 01:02:02,552 --> 01:02:05,655 I don't have that in me to do that to somebody else, Sarah. 1149 01:02:05,721 --> 01:02:07,757 It's not in my DNA. 1150 01:02:09,225 --> 01:02:13,896 But the point still stands that I'm in NXT for a reason. 1151 01:02:13,963 --> 01:02:18,568 And that is to prove to everybody… 1152 01:02:20,570 --> 01:02:22,839 and show everyone who Ridge Holland really is. 1153 01:02:22,905 --> 01:02:26,609 And I will go through that roster man by man… 1154 01:02:29,278 --> 01:02:32,115 to prove myself to find redemption… 1155 01:02:33,649 --> 01:02:35,985 and to show the NXT universe… 1156 01:02:38,287 --> 01:02:40,890 who Ridge Holland truly is… 1157 01:02:42,592 --> 01:02:44,427 with no perceptions. 1158 01:02:44,494 --> 01:02:48,264 Well, Ridge, I thank you so much for your time and honesty. 1159 01:02:48,731 --> 01:02:51,200 -Best of luck to you. -Thanks, Sarah. I'll be seeing you. 1160 01:02:53,870 --> 01:02:59,475 [Vic] Book, some might still be wondering who truly is Ridge Holland. 1161 01:02:59,542 --> 01:03:02,545 ["Hands Of Fate" playing] 1162 01:03:04,714 --> 01:03:08,284 [Vic] But it is time for the finals 1163 01:03:08,351 --> 01:03:11,988 of the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament. 1164 01:03:16,325 --> 01:03:19,695 [Vic] And as you take a look at this monster of a man, 1165 01:03:19,762 --> 01:03:23,432 what has stood out to you about Oba Femi? 1166 01:03:23,499 --> 01:03:26,269 [Booker] First of all, you're about to get an ass whooping. 1167 01:03:26,335 --> 01:03:29,038 -[Vic] What? -[Booker] It's Oba, Oba, Oba. 1168 01:03:29,105 --> 01:03:30,339 You know what I mean, that's the way you said. 1169 01:03:30,406 --> 01:03:33,910 [Vic] You called him Fema three weeks ago. What are you yelling at me for? 1170 01:03:33,976 --> 01:03:36,646 -[Booker laughs] -["Hands Of Fate" playing] 1171 01:03:36,712 --> 01:03:42,318 [Vic] Well, could Oba Femi be the Men's Breakout Tournament Champion? 1172 01:03:46,756 --> 01:03:48,591 [screaming] 1173 01:03:54,430 --> 01:03:56,899 [Vic] You might be looking in the eyes of what could become 1174 01:03:56,966 --> 01:04:00,603 one of the most fearful men in all of NXT. 1175 01:04:01,804 --> 01:04:07,577 He's a beast, I'm Riley Osborne. Anyway, I'm getting that contract. 1176 01:04:07,643 --> 01:04:09,545 I'm getting that contract. 1177 01:04:09,612 --> 01:04:11,781 -What's up, Riley? -Hey, Thea. 1178 01:04:11,848 --> 01:04:14,317 I just wanna let you know that I'll be out there tonight 1179 01:04:14,383 --> 01:04:16,986 and I'm rooting for you and you'll do great. Good luck. 1180 01:04:17,053 --> 01:04:19,689 Thank you so much. Hey, I'll see you out there. 1181 01:04:20,923 --> 01:04:22,358 He just high-five me. 1182 01:04:24,260 --> 01:04:25,995 -Did you see that? -I saw it. 1183 01:04:26,062 --> 01:04:28,097 I'm never washing my hand again, this is amazing. 1184 01:04:28,164 --> 01:04:30,199 -I don't know if I go that far, but okay. -Okay. 1185 01:04:30,266 --> 01:04:35,137 He went like this, yeah, went like this. It was so good. Oh, my God. 1186 01:04:35,204 --> 01:04:36,172 ["Engine" playing] 1187 01:04:36,239 --> 01:04:40,243 [Vic] Well, maybe Thea and Chase U 1188 01:04:40,309 --> 01:04:46,883 scan provide a little motivation for Osborne to win this entire tournament. 1189 01:04:47,683 --> 01:04:50,219 Because both superstars have made their way to the ring. 1190 01:04:50,286 --> 01:04:51,721 Both have passed 1191 01:04:51,787 --> 01:04:57,460 that guaranteed championship contract that they can execute whenever. 1192 01:04:58,527 --> 01:04:59,895 [Booker] Give her a cigarette. 1193 01:05:00,897 --> 01:05:03,266 [Vic] What? What does that even mean? 1194 01:05:03,332 --> 01:05:06,335 [Booker] After all that excitement. [laughs] [inaudible]. 1195 01:05:06,402 --> 01:05:08,904 There is a lot going on there. 1196 01:05:08,971 --> 01:05:12,775 [Vic] We are kicking off 2024 in a wild way. 1197 01:05:12,842 --> 01:05:15,077 ["Engine" playing] 1198 01:05:15,144 --> 01:05:16,412 [bell rings] 1199 01:05:16,479 --> 01:05:19,548 The following contest scheduled for one fall 1200 01:05:19,615 --> 01:05:22,952 is the final match 1201 01:05:23,019 --> 01:05:27,924 in the NXT Men's Breakout Tournament. 1202 01:05:29,091 --> 01:05:35,264 Introducing first, Oba Femi. 1203 01:05:38,200 --> 01:05:45,207 And his opponent, Riley Osborne. 1204 01:05:46,676 --> 01:05:48,811 [Vic] I'll try to get us back on track here, Booker, 1205 01:05:48,878 --> 01:05:51,480 for this Men's Breakout Tournament final. 1206 01:05:52,048 --> 01:05:54,550 You take a look at these two. 1207 01:05:54,617 --> 01:05:59,322 Do you think either superstar realizes the path their career can take? 1208 01:05:59,388 --> 01:06:02,825 With a win, is Oba already overpowering Osborne? 1209 01:06:02,892 --> 01:06:04,994 [Booker] This is like that American Idol. 1210 01:06:05,061 --> 01:06:07,430 I mean, overnight, one of these young men's life 1211 01:06:07,496 --> 01:06:09,398 will be changed in a moment's notice. 1212 01:06:09,465 --> 01:06:13,402 I'm talking about one, two, three, life-changing moment here tonight. 1213 01:06:13,469 --> 01:06:16,939 [Vic] You think about superstar like Carmelo Hayes, 1214 01:06:17,006 --> 01:06:20,743 who's won every single title this brand has to offer. 1215 01:06:20,810 --> 01:06:22,478 When you think about the Breakout Tournament, 1216 01:06:22,545 --> 01:06:24,447 you think about superstars that have come and gone, 1217 01:06:24,513 --> 01:06:26,982 that have just been a part of the Breakout Tournament, 1218 01:06:27,049 --> 01:06:28,184 and right now it's Osborne. 1219 01:06:28,250 --> 01:06:30,419 -[Booker] I don't like this move here. -[Vic] Why's that? 1220 01:06:30,486 --> 01:06:35,024 [Booker] You're not gonna overpower Oba. I mean, this guy got raw power. 1221 01:06:35,091 --> 01:06:38,794 I mean, brute strength. I don't like this battle right here. 1222 01:06:38,861 --> 01:06:42,264 [Vic] Championship contract on the line for the winner of the tournament. 1223 01:06:42,331 --> 01:06:45,134 A championship opportunity on the line in the main event, 1224 01:06:45,201 --> 01:06:48,270 thanks to the aforementioned Carmelo Hayes, 1225 01:06:48,337 --> 01:06:53,409 putting Trick Williams' championship shot up against Grayson Waller. 1226 01:06:53,476 --> 01:06:55,144 An opportunity here tonight. 1227 01:06:55,211 --> 01:06:58,381 The winner will face Ilja Dragunov, but the winner here tonight 1228 01:06:58,447 --> 01:07:00,583 will be the Men's Breakout Tournament winner. 1229 01:07:00,649 --> 01:07:03,853 And Femi just overpowering again Osborne, 1230 01:07:03,919 --> 01:07:06,622 and I believe that might be the theme of the night. 1231 01:07:06,689 --> 01:07:09,525 [Booker] No, no, I'm looking at this kid, Oba Femi, 1232 01:07:09,592 --> 01:07:11,761 and just the way he went through his bracket again. 1233 01:07:11,827 --> 01:07:16,232 He got to this point right here so easy, and right there, he's just one win away 1234 01:07:16,298 --> 01:07:19,468 from becoming Breakout Tournament winner, Vic. 1235 01:07:20,136 --> 01:07:21,804 [Vic] Talking about the entire field. 1236 01:07:21,871 --> 01:07:24,874 I mean, how fortunate is everyone that was in this tournament 1237 01:07:25,408 --> 01:07:27,209 to get the platform to Breakout? 1238 01:07:27,276 --> 01:07:29,412 I mean, looking at your career, how long did it take you 1239 01:07:29,478 --> 01:07:30,913 to, quote, unquote, "Breakout"? 1240 01:07:30,980 --> 01:07:32,748 [Booker] It's called the rub, Vic. 1241 01:07:32,815 --> 01:07:38,354 TV time is worth its weight in gold, and all those guys got a bit of shot. 1242 01:07:38,421 --> 01:07:43,259 Oh. Oh, my God, man. 1243 01:07:43,325 --> 01:07:45,728 [audience barking] 1244 01:07:45,795 --> 01:07:49,365 [Vic] Oh, Hail and Jayne didn't like what they just saw. 1245 01:07:49,432 --> 01:07:52,034 [audience jeering] 1246 01:07:55,738 --> 01:07:58,307 [Vic] Back live on NXT, it is New Year's Evil. 1247 01:07:58,374 --> 01:08:01,077 It is the Men's Breakout Tournament final. 1248 01:08:01,143 --> 01:08:04,513 Osborne, Femi, one of these two will be the Breakout superstar 1249 01:08:04,580 --> 01:08:09,452 and earn themselves a guaranteed contract match 1250 01:08:09,518 --> 01:08:13,122 that they can execute the contract when they see fit. 1251 01:08:13,189 --> 01:08:14,657 But throughout the commercial break, 1252 01:08:14,723 --> 01:08:20,429 we have just seen Oba Femi overpower and dominate Riley Osborne. 1253 01:08:20,496 --> 01:08:24,300 I mean, it has been undeniable power from Oba. 1254 01:08:25,401 --> 01:08:26,469 [Booker] Yes, indeed. 1255 01:08:26,535 --> 01:08:29,205 I mean, talking about that raw power, that brute strength, 1256 01:08:29,271 --> 01:08:35,611 and this kid, Oba Femi, is displaying that right now in grand fashion. 1257 01:08:36,078 --> 01:08:38,380 [Vic] When we talk about the contract that the winner will get, 1258 01:08:38,447 --> 01:08:39,682 we saw Lola Vice, 1259 01:08:39,748 --> 01:08:42,818 we thought she was gonna execute her contract earlier tonight 1260 01:08:42,885 --> 01:08:44,286 against Lyra Valkyria 1261 01:08:44,353 --> 01:08:46,589 after she won the Women's Breakout Tournament. 1262 01:08:46,655 --> 01:08:48,390 We also think about someone like Damian Priest, 1263 01:08:48,457 --> 01:08:51,527 who we thought was gonna cash in his Money in the Bank contract 1264 01:08:51,594 --> 01:08:54,763 on day one Monday Night RAW against Seth "Freakin" Rollins 1265 01:08:54,830 --> 01:08:56,332 for the World Heavyweight Title. 1266 01:08:56,398 --> 01:08:58,634 Both didn't work out the way they had thought. 1267 01:08:58,701 --> 01:09:02,404 And things aren't working out for Riley Osborne here tonight. 1268 01:09:03,205 --> 01:09:04,940 [Booker] Talking about going for the ride. 1269 01:09:05,007 --> 01:09:07,576 [Vic] I just looked over to the Chase U Students section 1270 01:09:07,643 --> 01:09:10,679 and Thea Hail was beside herself. Look at the bend. 1271 01:09:10,746 --> 01:09:14,316 [Booker] Look at the velocity. Look at the quickness. Oh, my God, man. 1272 01:09:14,383 --> 01:09:16,919 [audience whooping] 1273 01:09:16,986 --> 01:09:18,254 He's going to step down. 1274 01:09:18,320 --> 01:09:22,057 [Booker] Oba Femi, I mean, from Nigeria, this kid straight out of the bush, 1275 01:09:22,124 --> 01:09:27,263 he's ready to make a big, big impression. Look at that. 1276 01:09:27,329 --> 01:09:31,066 [Vic] Oba Femi just looked up at Jacy Jayne 1277 01:09:31,133 --> 01:09:34,103 and almost he was like, "What else you want me to do?" 1278 01:09:34,170 --> 01:09:36,906 He was just dominating Osborne in this matchup. 1279 01:09:36,972 --> 01:09:38,674 -What do you say, Riley? -[Vic] I don't know how much more 1280 01:09:38,741 --> 01:09:41,977 Osborne has left. This has been all Oba Femi. 1281 01:09:42,044 --> 01:09:44,880 Hail, Jayne, and Chase U trying their best, 1282 01:09:44,947 --> 01:09:46,849 but their best won't be good enough. 1283 01:09:46,916 --> 01:09:48,651 [Booker] I think he's making it look easy right now. 1284 01:09:48,717 --> 01:09:50,619 This kid, Riley Osborne, he's no slouch. 1285 01:09:50,686 --> 01:09:54,323 He's had a hell of a run, as well, getting to this point right here. 1286 01:09:54,390 --> 01:09:58,227 But tonight, it's been all downhill for this young man. 1287 01:09:58,294 --> 01:10:00,996 [Vic] One thing we have noted about Osborne 1288 01:10:01,063 --> 01:10:03,966 is his resiliency, is his ring IQ. 1289 01:10:04,033 --> 01:10:08,103 Does he have one more? And he just got knocked over like nothing. 1290 01:10:09,004 --> 01:10:10,973 [Booker] This kid had all kind of problems. 1291 01:10:11,040 --> 01:10:14,510 You know, Keanu Carver, but he pulled it out somehow, someway. 1292 01:10:14,577 --> 01:10:19,782 But tonight, it's just a bit different with Oba Femi, man. 1293 01:10:19,848 --> 01:10:22,751 [Vic] I was gonna talk about the road to the finals and what it meant. 1294 01:10:22,818 --> 01:10:26,622 But at this moment, it doesn't mean a damn when someone the size, the power, 1295 01:10:26,689 --> 01:10:29,658 the strength of Oba Femi is hunting you down. 1296 01:10:29,725 --> 01:10:31,927 And Osborne just getting out of the way. 1297 01:10:31,994 --> 01:10:36,165 And this is the best opportunity Osborne's going to have. 1298 01:10:36,232 --> 01:10:39,535 He's got to think about all those legends he wants to follow the footsteps of. 1299 01:10:39,602 --> 01:10:41,303 He's got to think about Thea Hail. 1300 01:10:41,370 --> 01:10:44,707 He's gotta think about Chase U, everything going on at Chase University. 1301 01:10:44,773 --> 01:10:47,509 Does he have an upset in him here tonight? 1302 01:10:48,711 --> 01:10:51,780 Trying to go up, trying to go around, but Femi's just so damn big. 1303 01:10:51,847 --> 01:10:52,748 [Booker] Too strong… 1304 01:10:52,815 --> 01:10:58,053 [Vic] Osborne now trying again to take out Oba Femi. Uh-oh. 1305 01:11:00,022 --> 01:11:02,791 That didn't work out. Now the speed, the quickness, 1306 01:11:02,858 --> 01:11:06,762 the agility, the elusiveness, still, and finally, Femi's down. 1307 01:11:06,829 --> 01:11:08,330 Oba Femi's rocked. 1308 01:11:09,031 --> 01:11:11,333 -Charging back in is Osborne. -[Booker] Beautiful. 1309 01:11:11,400 --> 01:11:13,035 [Vic] This is the first time in this matchup, 1310 01:11:13,102 --> 01:11:17,439 where Osborne has been able to string in any sort of momentum. 1311 01:11:18,607 --> 01:11:22,378 Nice standing twist moonsault, corkscrew-esque. Still not enough. 1312 01:11:22,444 --> 01:11:24,613 When you talk about the resilience of this young kid, 1313 01:11:24,680 --> 01:11:28,384 I mean, he has an abundance of that. Like, there's no quitting in this kid. 1314 01:11:28,450 --> 01:11:32,321 Riley Osborne, let's see if he can pull it out against Oba Femi. 1315 01:11:32,388 --> 01:11:34,923 Breakout Tournament on the line, man. 1316 01:11:34,990 --> 01:11:38,527 [Vic] Tonight, it has been Lyra Valkyria retaining the NXT Women's Championship. 1317 01:11:38,594 --> 01:11:40,396 Tiffany Stratton is heading to the farm 1318 01:11:40,462 --> 01:11:43,198 to keep it in Tiffy tip-top shape for Fallon Henley. 1319 01:11:43,265 --> 01:11:45,334 Who'll be the Breakout Tournament winner? 1320 01:11:45,401 --> 01:11:48,537 Who'll earn themselves a guaranteed championship contract? 1321 01:11:48,604 --> 01:11:52,908 Is it gonna be Femi or Osborne? Because Osborne right now is rocking. 1322 01:11:52,975 --> 01:11:54,943 He's looking over at Hail and Chase U. 1323 01:11:55,411 --> 01:11:58,847 He's gonna climb. This is his opportunity. 1324 01:11:58,914 --> 01:12:01,917 -This is his moment. -[Booker] In the drop zone, Vic. 1325 01:12:01,984 --> 01:12:04,620 [Vic] Looking for that shooting star press. 1326 01:12:04,687 --> 01:12:08,157 Oh, [inaudible]? No. Able to roll right through Femi. 1327 01:12:08,223 --> 01:12:10,759 Pumped back up. Femi just got dropped. 1328 01:12:12,428 --> 01:12:16,098 And back in position once more. I don't know how he's doing it, Book, 1329 01:12:16,165 --> 01:12:19,601 I don't know how he's on his feet, how he's scratching, how he's clawing. 1330 01:12:19,668 --> 01:12:21,670 [Booker] Chase U's going crazy right now, Vic. 1331 01:12:21,737 --> 01:12:24,440 [Vic] If he's able to pull this off, he may need a cigarette. 1332 01:12:24,506 --> 01:12:27,409 To the top, looking down for the U. 1333 01:12:27,476 --> 01:12:30,045 -Oh, no, got caught. -[Booker] Oh, no. 1334 01:12:30,112 --> 01:12:32,781 [audience cheering] 1335 01:12:32,848 --> 01:12:33,949 [Vic] Oba Femi. 1336 01:12:36,352 --> 01:12:40,856 -One after another. -[Booker] Goddamn. 1337 01:12:40,923 --> 01:12:43,759 -[Vic] Power. -[Booker] Bring the pain, Oba. 1338 01:12:43,826 --> 01:12:45,127 [Vic] Strength. 1339 01:12:45,194 --> 01:12:46,895 [audience whooping] 1340 01:12:47,496 --> 01:12:50,232 Recipe for disaster. Powerbomb! 1341 01:12:50,299 --> 01:12:52,501 [Booker] Good night, son. 1342 01:12:52,568 --> 01:12:55,070 One, two, three. 1343 01:12:55,137 --> 01:12:56,038 [bell rings] 1344 01:12:56,105 --> 01:12:58,574 [Vic] There is our Breakout Tournament winner. 1345 01:12:59,341 --> 01:13:01,577 [Alicia] Here is your winner 1346 01:13:01,643 --> 01:13:06,749 of the 2024 Men's Breakout Tournament, 1347 01:13:06,815 --> 01:13:09,885 Oba Femi. 1348 01:13:09,952 --> 01:13:14,256 [Vic] Take nothing away from Riley Osborne. 1349 01:13:14,323 --> 01:13:16,091 [Booker] He had a hell of a run, Vic. 1350 01:13:16,158 --> 01:13:18,026 [Vic] Had a great showing once more. 1351 01:13:18,694 --> 01:13:23,565 But in the end, his speed was not able to overcome the power. 1352 01:13:23,632 --> 01:13:27,536 We're talking about ring IQ, boom, double knees right to the ribs. 1353 01:13:27,603 --> 01:13:31,407 And then it was like Oba Femi went into beast mode. 1354 01:13:31,473 --> 01:13:33,709 Just throwing around Osborne. 1355 01:13:34,977 --> 01:13:37,780 Like a child. Take a look at the strength one more time, 1356 01:13:37,846 --> 01:13:39,782 that massive powerbomb, 1357 01:13:39,848 --> 01:13:46,188 as we are looking in the eyes of Oba Femi, who now has that guaranteed contract, 1358 01:13:46,255 --> 01:13:50,359 that championship contract to execute when he sees fit. 1359 01:13:51,226 --> 01:13:55,464 -[screams] -From the SEC to NXT, Oba Femi, 1360 01:13:55,531 --> 01:13:58,567 the Men's Breakout Tournament winner. 1361 01:13:58,634 --> 01:14:01,170 ["Hands Of Fate" playing] 1362 01:14:07,910 --> 01:14:12,648 Hey, Tony D, [speaking in Spanish] because from what we've seen, 1363 01:14:12,714 --> 01:14:15,918 you've had a good run, boss man. [speaking in Spanish]. 1364 01:14:15,984 --> 01:14:19,788 After Lucien and I are done with you and your boy, 1365 01:14:19,855 --> 01:14:22,458 all you're going to have left is a nickname. 1366 01:14:22,524 --> 01:14:26,161 [Lucien] Matter of fact, Stacks, go ahead, keep your nickname. 1367 01:14:26,228 --> 01:14:29,465 -Me and my boy about to beat ya, damn. -That's real. 1368 01:14:29,531 --> 01:14:30,899 Call yourself family? 1369 01:14:30,966 --> 01:14:33,836 Me and my boy connected at the bottom, like the letter V. 1370 01:14:33,902 --> 01:14:36,572 The bottom. And what you know about the bottom, huh? 1371 01:14:36,638 --> 01:14:40,209 Yeah, y'all might be champs now, but when I look into your eyes, 1372 01:14:40,275 --> 01:14:43,245 I don't see that hunger no more. Y'all know nothing, 1373 01:14:43,312 --> 01:14:45,848 but not knowing where your next meal is gonna come from? 1374 01:14:45,914 --> 01:14:48,617 Going to sleep with nothing but acid in your stomach? 1375 01:14:48,684 --> 01:14:50,519 We've been starving. 1376 01:14:50,586 --> 01:14:54,356 You see O-T-M? Yeah, we hungry. 1377 01:14:54,423 --> 01:14:58,227 We got gold in our mouths, neck, and our ears. 1378 01:14:58,293 --> 01:15:01,830 Matter of fact, the only thing we missing is going around our waist to match. 1379 01:15:02,531 --> 01:15:06,368 Now, we might not be in our field, but best believe that next week, 1380 01:15:06,435 --> 01:15:10,539 we're going to make you feel what it's like playing our game. 1381 01:15:10,606 --> 01:15:13,775 Matter of fact, we're gonna give y'all your playbook. 1382 01:15:13,842 --> 01:15:17,746 Power, speed, ain't nothing you can do about it. 1383 01:15:17,813 --> 01:15:19,081 Nada. 1384 01:15:19,147 --> 01:15:23,185 Yo, look, Tony D, Stacks, y'all ain't even got to say much. 1385 01:15:23,785 --> 01:15:26,421 See, we beat the streets, we beat the system, 1386 01:15:26,488 --> 01:15:28,223 -and we made it through. -No doubt. 1387 01:15:28,290 --> 01:15:31,560 So next week, we're going to pull that punk card. 1388 01:15:31,627 --> 01:15:38,567 And become a new NXT Tag Team Champion. 1389 01:15:41,737 --> 01:15:43,272 And then we beat her on top of it. 1390 01:15:43,338 --> 01:15:46,475 Kiana James, Izzi Dame, ladies, 1391 01:15:46,541 --> 01:15:49,978 since NXT Deadline, the two of you have been quite the pair. 1392 01:15:50,045 --> 01:15:51,480 How did that come about? 1393 01:15:51,547 --> 01:15:56,251 Well, Kelly, I know everyone saw me slam the door on Roxanne at Deadline. 1394 01:15:56,318 --> 01:15:59,488 But did you see the social media comments? "Who is that? What is she doing? 1395 01:15:59,554 --> 01:16:02,457 Who is that? Who, who, who? What are they, a bunch of freaking owls?" 1396 01:16:02,524 --> 01:16:04,359 That's when I knew I made the right decision. 1397 01:16:04,426 --> 01:16:08,063 Kiana James has the best business mind in all of WWE. 1398 01:16:08,130 --> 01:16:10,032 Choosing her was a no-brainer. 1399 01:16:10,832 --> 01:16:14,469 Kelly, Izzi Dame is a triple threat, okay? She's loyal to a T. 1400 01:16:14,536 --> 01:16:17,472 She has unlimited potential. And my personal favorite, 1401 01:16:17,539 --> 01:16:20,409 she's not afraid to stomp on whoever she needs to, to get ahead. 1402 01:16:20,475 --> 01:16:22,778 I know that's right. I'm not shy of conflict. 1403 01:16:22,844 --> 01:16:24,580 Never have been, never will be. 1404 01:16:24,646 --> 01:16:27,149 I used to hit volleyballs and bitches in my free time. 1405 01:16:27,215 --> 01:16:29,318 On and off the court, if anyone had any issue, 1406 01:16:29,384 --> 01:16:31,620 I would be the first one to handle it. 1407 01:16:31,687 --> 01:16:34,523 When I see Izzi, I see dollar signs, okay? 1408 01:16:34,590 --> 01:16:37,626 In this business, you either make friends or you make money. 1409 01:16:37,693 --> 01:16:40,596 But, of course, I'm Kiana James, so I'm here to change that. 1410 01:16:40,662 --> 01:16:43,398 I have my friend, and now it's time we make some money. 1411 01:16:43,465 --> 01:16:47,436 In 2023, I made it crystal clear to the entire NXT universe 1412 01:16:47,502 --> 01:16:49,805 -that Kiana James is a threat. -That's right. 1413 01:16:49,871 --> 01:16:52,741 In 2024, with my guidance, of course, 1414 01:16:52,808 --> 01:16:56,044 everyone will know exactly who Izzi Dame is. 1415 01:16:56,111 --> 01:16:58,180 -[whispers] That's right, awesome. -[whispers] Let's go. 1416 01:16:59,781 --> 01:17:03,018 You know what I'm saying? Knock his lights out, man. It's easy, bro. 1417 01:17:03,085 --> 01:17:04,386 We gonna be good. 1418 01:17:05,020 --> 01:17:09,691 Melo, how could you put my title match on the line against Waller? 1419 01:17:09,758 --> 01:17:12,227 Trick, look, you got this in the bag, man. 1420 01:17:12,294 --> 01:17:13,862 Look, when you win that championship, 1421 01:17:13,929 --> 01:17:16,698 you gotta take on all comers at any time, any place, man. 1422 01:17:16,765 --> 01:17:18,934 We gotta start practicing like we play. 1423 01:17:19,001 --> 01:17:22,004 Plus, you was gonna do the impossible and beat Ilja anyway. 1424 01:17:22,070 --> 01:17:23,372 -Yeah, you're right. -Yes. 1425 01:17:23,438 --> 01:17:24,840 -I am the one. -Yes. 1426 01:17:24,906 --> 01:17:27,442 But putting my title match on the line is crazy, dawg. 1427 01:17:27,509 --> 01:17:29,111 You're not seeing it how I'm seeing it, bro. 1428 01:17:29,177 --> 01:17:31,947 I wouldn't put you in this position if I didn't think you could handle it. 1429 01:17:32,014 --> 01:17:32,881 -Okay. -All right? 1430 01:17:32,948 --> 01:17:35,517 -And I'll be by your side regardless. -Whoa, whoa. 1431 01:17:35,584 --> 01:17:38,954 We talked about this. I wanna do this by myself. 1432 01:17:39,021 --> 01:17:42,524 I wanna face Dragunov by myself. I wanna face Waller by myself. 1433 01:17:42,591 --> 01:17:46,762 I wanna do this how I always done it, by myself. 1434 01:17:48,964 --> 01:17:50,599 By yourself? 1435 01:17:50,666 --> 01:17:53,235 Oh, so when we was hooping in the gym, you was by yourself? 1436 01:17:53,301 --> 01:17:56,204 I mean, yeah, but I gotta run this play alone. 1437 01:17:59,775 --> 01:18:01,576 -All right. -I hope you feel what I'm saying, dawg. 1438 01:18:01,643 --> 01:18:05,213 -Oh, I feel exactly what you're saying. -All right. 1439 01:18:05,280 --> 01:18:07,382 -I'll go take care of business. -All right. 1440 01:18:07,449 --> 01:18:09,851 [Vic] The main event is next. 1441 01:18:09,918 --> 01:18:11,253 [sighs] 1442 01:18:12,921 --> 01:18:14,089 If Riley had him… 1443 01:18:14,156 --> 01:18:15,490 -It was so close. -…if Riley had him, 1444 01:18:15,557 --> 01:18:17,092 he's probably so sad. 1445 01:18:17,159 --> 01:18:19,127 -He probably is. -I should text him. 1446 01:18:19,194 --> 01:18:22,097 -Yeah, maybe. Yeah. -[groans] Maybe not. 1447 01:18:22,164 --> 01:18:24,166 Maybe that's a little too much pain, a little overkill. 1448 01:18:24,232 --> 01:18:26,468 I should buy him a gift card. A gift card would be good. 1449 01:18:26,535 --> 01:18:28,570 -Let's just let Riley cool down for now. -Okay. 1450 01:18:28,637 --> 01:18:33,075 Tell you what, ladies. Riley did one hell of a job. I was amazed. 1451 01:18:33,141 --> 01:18:36,144 Listen, Riley represented Chase University with pride. 1452 01:18:36,211 --> 01:18:39,014 -But speaking of tournaments, Mr. MVP. -Yeah. 1453 01:18:39,081 --> 01:18:41,750 I need you to get your head in the game because we got the Dusty Cup coming up. 1454 01:18:41,817 --> 01:18:45,721 Dusty Cup? Absolutely not. I'm taking over now. 1455 01:18:45,787 --> 01:18:49,558 And with all due respect, professor, if your track record shows anything, 1456 01:18:49,624 --> 01:18:52,394 it's that you can't focus on two things at once. 1457 01:18:52,461 --> 01:18:57,232 Therefore, your first and only focus going forward is your dad. 1458 01:18:57,299 --> 01:18:59,301 Everybody thought Riley did a good job tonight, right? 1459 01:18:59,367 --> 01:19:00,669 -Oh, he was amazing. -Yeah, of course. 1460 01:19:00,736 --> 01:19:01,903 Me included. 1461 01:19:01,970 --> 01:19:06,742 That's why it's going to be Duke and Riley competing in the Dusty Cup. 1462 01:19:06,808 --> 01:19:10,212 OMG! That's the best idea I've ever heard. 1463 01:19:10,278 --> 01:19:13,348 -Wait, Jacy, since when… -Shh. No. 1464 01:19:13,415 --> 01:19:18,487 Chase University, your university, hangs in the balance. 1465 01:19:18,553 --> 01:19:20,655 And you don't have to tell me that you're not handling it well 1466 01:19:20,722 --> 01:19:24,760 because it's written all over your face, even under your eyes. 1467 01:19:24,826 --> 01:19:28,196 But don't worry, because I'm going to get us the money. 1468 01:19:28,263 --> 01:19:30,665 And, Thea, you're going to help me. 1469 01:19:30,732 --> 01:19:34,970 I'm going to dig deep down and I'm going to grab Chase U. 1470 01:19:35,036 --> 01:19:38,240 And I'm going to bring it up from the depths of hell 1471 01:19:38,306 --> 01:19:41,143 and back to prominence. 1472 01:19:41,209 --> 01:19:43,478 -Nice. -Yeah, that's what we're going to do. 1473 01:19:43,545 --> 01:19:45,814 Wait, Jacy, let's game plan. How are you going to do it? 1474 01:19:45,881 --> 01:19:46,782 Let's go. 1475 01:19:49,451 --> 01:19:53,889 Lyra. Hey. Oh, my gosh, congratulations. 1476 01:19:53,955 --> 01:19:58,960 -You are still the NXT Women's Champion. -Yep. 1477 01:20:00,462 --> 01:20:02,898 -Thanks. -As long as you're still champion… 1478 01:20:04,299 --> 01:20:07,602 all is right in the world. Bye. 1479 01:20:09,137 --> 01:20:10,172 Thank you? 1480 01:20:13,208 --> 01:20:15,343 He's unstoppable. What do you think? 1481 01:20:16,578 --> 01:20:17,879 Yeah, nice try, pal. 1482 01:20:17,946 --> 01:20:21,683 I'm not saying anything about either man, because you know what I might like. 1483 01:20:21,750 --> 01:20:25,053 They'll morph through this freaking wall as soon as I'm about to give an answer. 1484 01:20:25,120 --> 01:20:28,490 All right, don't worry about it. But what about the Dusty Cup? 1485 01:20:28,557 --> 01:20:31,893 -Are you in? -All right, now we're talking, all right? 1486 01:20:31,960 --> 01:20:35,163 Your technical wizardry, my speed, I thought we'd make a good tag team. 1487 01:20:35,230 --> 01:20:38,934 Dude, we'll be so good together, so dynamic. And hear me out. 1488 01:20:39,000 --> 01:20:40,769 I think we'll make a lot of noise in that tournament. 1489 01:20:40,835 --> 01:20:42,237 Oh, mate, we won't just make a lot of noise. 1490 01:20:42,304 --> 01:20:44,306 We'll genuinely be the ones to win the whole thing. 1491 01:20:44,372 --> 01:20:45,774 And truth be told, 1492 01:20:45,840 --> 01:20:49,578 all the other established tag teams around here have failed miserably. 1493 01:20:49,644 --> 01:20:52,681 This tag team division needs a rebound. No, I'm with you, pal. 1494 01:20:52,747 --> 01:20:55,150 They're here, and we are here. 1495 01:20:55,717 --> 01:20:58,420 -And that is not what you meant, is it? -No. 1496 01:20:59,788 --> 01:21:02,357 -And there's someone behind us? -Yeah. 1497 01:21:03,592 --> 01:21:04,426 Right. 1498 01:21:06,228 --> 01:21:09,731 Hey, what's going on, guys? Looking forward to the Dusty Cup? 1499 01:21:09,798 --> 01:21:12,701 "Looking forward to the Dusty Cup?" Looking forward to shutting you up. 1500 01:21:12,767 --> 01:21:14,669 Just 'cause y'all are some little friends 1501 01:21:14,736 --> 01:21:16,304 don't mean y'all will make a good tag team. 1502 01:21:16,371 --> 01:21:18,340 -They don't. -But y'all will see in this year's Dusty. 1503 01:21:18,406 --> 01:21:21,376 And I hope we're the ones to prove it to you. 1504 01:21:24,512 --> 01:21:26,114 [sighs] 1505 01:21:26,181 --> 01:21:29,517 -Every time, I don't understand. -Yeah. 1506 01:21:29,584 --> 01:21:33,054 Well, normally, I'd just let you fend for yourself here. 1507 01:21:33,755 --> 01:21:37,993 But since we're friends and a team, let's do it together. 1508 01:21:40,028 --> 01:21:41,529 Cheers to that, amigo. 1509 01:21:43,898 --> 01:21:48,036 It's right there. Seriously. Everything he said he was gonna do, it's right there. 1510 01:21:48,103 --> 01:21:49,804 [interviewer] Tony, Tony, Stacks. 1511 01:21:49,871 --> 01:21:53,074 What's your reaction to OTM's comments from earlier tonight? 1512 01:21:53,141 --> 01:21:56,745 First off, Mr. Chase ain't even close to being off the hook. 1513 01:21:56,811 --> 01:21:59,347 Now, because of their losing ways, we're on the hook 1514 01:21:59,414 --> 01:22:02,050 for a tag team title match next week against OTM. 1515 01:22:02,117 --> 01:22:04,920 I think we're giving Mr. Chase a little too much grace. 1516 01:22:04,986 --> 01:22:09,024 But regardless, a deal's a deal, OTM. You wise guys wanna run your mouth about… 1517 01:22:09,090 --> 01:22:12,127 Hey, forget OTM. You can handle it next week. 1518 01:22:12,193 --> 01:22:14,362 Now you'll keep flapping your gums like a fish, 1519 01:22:14,429 --> 01:22:17,599 -or are you going to introduce me? -Introduce her, huh? 1520 01:22:17,666 --> 01:22:20,435 Ladies and gentlemen, you've been seeing this face do business 1521 01:22:20,502 --> 01:22:22,637 -for a couple of weeks now. -That's right. 1522 01:22:22,704 --> 01:22:26,508 -She is the glue of the D'Angelo family. -That's right. 1523 01:22:26,574 --> 01:22:29,544 -Adriana Rizzo. -How you doing? 1524 01:22:29,611 --> 01:22:33,581 The Riz always takes care of business. She gets the job done. 1525 01:22:33,648 --> 01:22:36,785 And if you wanna be a wise ass, she'll punch you in the mouth. Kapish? 1526 01:22:36,851 --> 01:22:38,019 Yeah, you two would know. 1527 01:22:38,086 --> 01:22:40,488 We do. Come on, let's go. Let's get out of here. 1528 01:22:40,555 --> 01:22:42,958 -Come on, go ahead. -Oh. 1529 01:22:43,024 --> 01:22:46,461 -Hey. How you doing? -How'd you do that? 1530 01:22:46,528 --> 01:22:49,197 Sorry, boys. I needed a quiet place to think. 1531 01:22:49,264 --> 01:22:50,699 Wait. How long have you been in there for? 1532 01:22:50,765 --> 01:22:53,802 It's a big trunk. Oh, a few hours. 1533 01:22:53,868 --> 01:22:55,570 -A few hours? -Yeah. 1534 01:22:55,637 --> 01:22:58,740 -What the… You know? -Oh, the guy that was in there. 1535 01:22:58,807 --> 01:23:02,811 Oh, well, you know, I thought we were taking him to the bridge. So I… 1536 01:23:04,546 --> 01:23:07,782 -See ya. -What the… Did he… 1537 01:23:07,849 --> 01:23:09,751 There's nothing in there. 1538 01:23:09,818 --> 01:23:11,820 [Vic] A lot to digest there. But for OTM, 1539 01:23:11,886 --> 01:23:14,422 they have a chance to take over the tag team division 1540 01:23:14,489 --> 01:23:17,792 while The Family has a chance to solidify their dominance. 1541 01:23:17,859 --> 01:23:21,830 Tag team titles on the line next week live here on NXT. 1542 01:23:21,896 --> 01:23:25,233 And speaking of tag team action, it's back. 1543 01:23:25,300 --> 01:23:27,535 Teams have been forming all night long. 1544 01:23:27,602 --> 01:23:32,574 The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins next week here on NXT. 1545 01:23:33,241 --> 01:23:36,544 And the tensions between these two rose more here tonight. 1546 01:23:36,611 --> 01:23:39,514 So next week, Gigi Dolin has an opportunity 1547 01:23:39,581 --> 01:23:42,417 to beat some respect into Cora Jade. 1548 01:23:42,484 --> 01:23:46,621 It's all going down next week live here on NXT. 1549 01:23:48,923 --> 01:23:54,562 Well, Booker, right now, it is the main event of New Year's Evil. 1550 01:23:54,629 --> 01:23:57,565 ["Eye On The Prize" playing] 1551 01:23:59,167 --> 01:24:00,135 [bell rings] 1552 01:24:00,201 --> 01:24:03,905 [Alicia] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1553 01:24:03,972 --> 01:24:09,544 Introducing first, Grayson Waller. 1554 01:24:09,611 --> 01:24:12,380 ["Eye On The Prize" playing] 1555 01:24:14,516 --> 01:24:20,355 [Vic] Nothing to lose tonight. Everything to gain for Grayson Waller. 1556 01:24:21,723 --> 01:24:26,294 And I can't help, Booker, but think about Shawn Michaels' post earlier, 1557 01:24:26,361 --> 01:24:32,200 that a former NXT champion was stopping by. But who? 1558 01:24:32,267 --> 01:24:34,269 [audience cheering] 1559 01:24:36,204 --> 01:24:40,775 -[Booker] Oh, whoa, whoa. Yeah, my bad. -[Vic] Bookery, it's not even like… 1560 01:24:40,842 --> 01:24:42,744 [Booker] No, no, I have my mind on Grayson Waller. 1561 01:24:42,811 --> 01:24:46,481 I mean, it goes back to something that happened over the weekend in Houston 1562 01:24:46,548 --> 01:24:48,883 with him and my lovely wife, Queen Sharmell. 1563 01:24:48,950 --> 01:24:51,119 So I was a little distracted. A little distracted. 1564 01:24:51,186 --> 01:24:53,521 I'm talking about the ultimate in disrespect. 1565 01:24:53,588 --> 01:24:57,425 Grayson Waller disrespected my city, the city of Houston, Texas. 1566 01:24:57,492 --> 01:24:59,394 So I was a little distracted. I'm sorry. 1567 01:24:59,461 --> 01:25:02,697 [Vic] Hey, your shtick's coming up. Your shtick's coming up. 1568 01:25:02,764 --> 01:25:06,801 -["Locked In" playing] -[audience chanting] Whoop That Trick! 1569 01:25:06,868 --> 01:25:08,903 -[Booker] What? -[audience] Whoop That Trick! 1570 01:25:08,970 --> 01:25:10,605 -[Booker] Yeah. -[audience] Whoop That Trick! 1571 01:25:10,672 --> 01:25:12,307 -[Booker] Uh-huh. -[audience] Whoop That Trick! 1572 01:25:12,373 --> 01:25:13,842 -[Alicia] And here's your opponent… -[Booker] I like it. 1573 01:25:13,908 --> 01:25:17,612 -Oh, yeah, man. -[Alicia] …Trick Williams. 1574 01:25:17,679 --> 01:25:19,714 -[audience] Whoop That Trick! -[Booker] What? 1575 01:25:19,781 --> 01:25:22,050 -[audience] Whoop That Trick! -[Booker] Yeah. 1576 01:25:22,117 --> 01:25:23,885 -[audience] Whoop That Trick! -[Booker] Uh-huh. 1577 01:25:23,952 --> 01:25:26,121 -[audience] Whoop That Trick! -[Booker] I like it. 1578 01:25:26,187 --> 01:25:28,423 -[audience] Whoop That Trick! -[Booker] Oh, yeah, man. 1579 01:25:28,490 --> 01:25:33,561 -Oh, yeah, man. That's Trick. -[audience] Whoop That Trick! 1580 01:25:33,628 --> 01:25:39,300 [Vic] Well, Trick Williams is set to actually defend… 1581 01:25:40,969 --> 01:25:42,470 the fact that he's the number one contender 1582 01:25:42,537 --> 01:25:45,874 because Carmelo Hayes put him in this position tonight. 1583 01:25:45,940 --> 01:25:50,311 [Booker] Take nothing away from the star power of Grayson Waller. 1584 01:25:50,378 --> 01:25:54,716 I mean, out goes Ilja Dragunov. In goes Grayson Waller. 1585 01:25:54,782 --> 01:25:57,619 I'm loving this because I'll get a chance to see 1586 01:25:57,685 --> 01:26:03,525 Grayson Waller get the beat out of him by that man, Trick Williams. 1587 01:26:03,591 --> 01:26:05,660 -Oh, yeah, man. -[Vic] I wanna get us caught up on why… 1588 01:26:05,727 --> 01:26:07,295 -[Booker] Oh, yeah, man. -[Vic] I wanna get us caught up 1589 01:26:07,362 --> 01:26:08,496 -on why we're here. -[Booker] Oh, yeah, man. 1590 01:26:08,563 --> 01:26:10,532 [Vic] I wanna get us caught up on why we're here. 1591 01:26:10,598 --> 01:26:14,502 Ilja Dragunov in his pre-match medical check. 1592 01:26:14,569 --> 01:26:17,305 Well, our medical team couldn't clear him for tonight 1593 01:26:17,372 --> 01:26:20,608 to defend the NXT Championship. 1594 01:26:21,876 --> 01:26:28,116 -[audience] Whoop That Trick! -[Booker] Uh-huh. Uh-huh. 1595 01:26:28,183 --> 01:26:32,086 [Vic] Oh. Right hand by Waller right off the rib. 1596 01:26:32,153 --> 01:26:35,990 And because of that, Carmelo Hayes then was talking to Trick Williams. 1597 01:26:36,057 --> 01:26:39,527 Insert Grayson Waller. Really, it was Carmelo, as I mentioned, 1598 01:26:39,594 --> 01:26:44,232 who put Williams' championship opportunity up in this matchup. 1599 01:26:44,299 --> 01:26:46,868 And what's a Battle of the Iron Survivors? 1600 01:26:46,935 --> 01:26:51,172 This year, Iron Survivor, Trick Williams, and the OG, the first ever to do it, 1601 01:26:51,239 --> 01:26:54,375 Grayson Waller, kick out by one, Waller in control. 1602 01:26:54,442 --> 01:26:58,079 But as I mentioned to you earlier, Shawn Michaels put out that post. 1603 01:26:58,146 --> 01:27:01,049 Which former NXT Champion do you think is on the way here? 1604 01:27:01,115 --> 01:27:04,219 -[Booker] There's so many former NXT… -[Vic] Up and over. 1605 01:27:04,285 --> 01:27:06,688 [Booker] …champions out there, that it could be anyone. 1606 01:27:06,754 --> 01:27:08,489 I mean, I'm not a mind reader. 1607 01:27:09,390 --> 01:27:12,727 [Vic] You got to wonder who… And the speed comes to an end. 1608 01:27:12,794 --> 01:27:14,862 Williams follows up with a slam. 1609 01:27:14,929 --> 01:27:18,132 [Booker] I don't like the idea of Carmelo putting Trick Williams in this position. 1610 01:27:18,199 --> 01:27:20,468 But right now, Trick Williams just trying to man up, son. 1611 01:27:20,535 --> 01:27:21,769 [Vic] Williams doing just that. 1612 01:27:21,836 --> 01:27:24,072 And, look, I try to think of what Shawn Michaels put out there, 1613 01:27:24,138 --> 01:27:27,875 and I think no one hates Trick Williams. A lot of people love Trick Williams. 1614 01:27:27,942 --> 01:27:30,445 We still don't know who attacked Williams, but a lot of people like him. 1615 01:27:30,511 --> 01:27:34,616 There's a lot of superstars that'd like to get their hands on the arrogant Aussie. 1616 01:27:34,682 --> 01:27:38,519 Into the cover goes Williams, and the kick out by Waller at two. 1617 01:27:38,586 --> 01:27:42,023 [Booker] Trick Williams, 6'4", carved out of granite. 1618 01:27:42,090 --> 01:27:46,260 And right now, he's on a mission, Vic. He's on a mission to greatness. 1619 01:27:46,327 --> 01:27:48,196 And I'm loving everything. 1620 01:27:48,263 --> 01:27:51,165 When I say everything, I mean, everything about Trick Williams. 1621 01:27:51,232 --> 01:27:54,402 [Vic] And I should tell that earlier, you felt for Trick Williams. 1622 01:27:54,469 --> 01:27:56,437 You were just as shocked as anyone 1623 01:27:56,504 --> 01:27:57,905 when we heard the breaking news from Kelly. 1624 01:27:57,972 --> 01:28:00,875 [Booker] Yeah, it was a position that I wouldn't want anybody to be in, 1625 01:28:00,942 --> 01:28:03,645 especially someone like Trick Williams. He's on the rise. 1626 01:28:03,711 --> 01:28:06,681 He could lose a huge opportunity, Vic. 1627 01:28:06,748 --> 01:28:09,884 A huge opportunity that he's worked so hard for. 1628 01:28:09,951 --> 01:28:12,620 [Vic] Well, Melo's math and theory, I guess, is right, 1629 01:28:12,687 --> 01:28:17,659 because at the end of the day, Carmelo Hayes believes in Trick Williams. 1630 01:28:17,725 --> 01:28:20,428 And there's nothing wrong with believing in your friend, 1631 01:28:20,495 --> 01:28:24,332 -believing in your partner. Whoa! -[Booker] I get it. I get that. 1632 01:28:24,399 --> 01:28:26,634 But Grayson Waller, I mean, this is a guy who made it 1633 01:28:26,701 --> 01:28:29,504 to the main roster for a reason, Vic, because I said it was. 1634 01:28:29,570 --> 01:28:31,339 I said it a thousand times. He's mature enough. 1635 01:28:31,406 --> 01:28:35,309 This guy knows everything about this business at such a young age. 1636 01:28:35,376 --> 01:28:37,612 He's your guy? He's your guy, huh? 1637 01:28:37,679 --> 01:28:40,381 [Booker] He's my guy. He's my guy. What are you talking about? 1638 01:28:40,448 --> 01:28:43,151 [audience groan] 1639 01:28:44,485 --> 01:28:48,389 [Vic] Well, that is your guy who… Waller, I think, had an idea. 1640 01:28:48,456 --> 01:28:53,995 Trick Williams standing tall. Waller trying to crawl away. 1641 01:28:54,062 --> 01:28:55,229 [Booker] Take him out. 1642 01:28:55,296 --> 01:28:57,632 [audience chanting] Whoop That Trick! 1643 01:28:57,699 --> 01:29:00,868 [Vic] And, Book, I don't know if anyone heard you. 1644 01:29:00,935 --> 01:29:03,438 You were screaming, "Take him out," to Williams. 1645 01:29:03,504 --> 01:29:05,807 [Booker] I'm sorry. I didn't know the microphone caught all of that. 1646 01:29:05,873 --> 01:29:08,109 But this is personal for me, Vic. 1647 01:29:08,176 --> 01:29:11,879 [Vic] Uh-oh, Waller to the outside. Big clothesline. 1648 01:29:11,946 --> 01:29:13,581 [audience clamoring] 1649 01:29:13,648 --> 01:29:15,516 [Vic] Who is gonna be the ultimate Iron Survivor? 1650 01:29:15,583 --> 01:29:18,920 -Who'll be the number one contender? -You're right. I just whooped you, Trick. 1651 01:29:21,589 --> 01:29:24,258 [Vic] Back live on NXT, it is New Year's Evil, 1652 01:29:24,325 --> 01:29:27,161 the Battle of Iron Survivors, Williams-Waller. 1653 01:29:27,228 --> 01:29:29,464 The winner of this matchup will become the number one contender 1654 01:29:29,530 --> 01:29:31,933 to Ilja Dragunov in the NXT Championship. 1655 01:29:31,999 --> 01:29:36,404 It was supposed to be Williams-Dragunov for the title here in the main event. 1656 01:29:36,471 --> 01:29:38,773 Dragunov not cleared by our medical team. 1657 01:29:38,840 --> 01:29:41,743 And because of Carmelo Hayes, who was told to stay in the back 1658 01:29:41,809 --> 01:29:44,212 by Trick Williams, who wanted to do this himself. 1659 01:29:44,278 --> 01:29:46,481 It was because of Carmelo Hayes' idea 1660 01:29:46,547 --> 01:29:49,117 to put that championship opportunity on the line. 1661 01:29:49,183 --> 01:29:50,785 We have this main event matchup 1662 01:29:50,852 --> 01:29:52,520 as Williams now slugging it out with Waller, 1663 01:29:52,587 --> 01:29:56,124 trying to chop Waller down in the corner and Williams swinging for the fences. 1664 01:29:56,190 --> 01:29:58,326 [Booker] Yes, right now trying to mount a combat, 1665 01:29:58,393 --> 01:30:02,597 but Grayson has been all over him tonight, Vic. 1666 01:30:03,831 --> 01:30:05,166 -Whoa. -[Vic] Oh. 1667 01:30:05,233 --> 01:30:07,935 -[Booker] What a move. -[Vic] Right to the back of the neck. 1668 01:30:08,002 --> 01:30:10,671 Williams may be out. Waller to become the number one contender. 1669 01:30:10,738 --> 01:30:12,240 Williams fighting through. 1670 01:30:12,306 --> 01:30:15,777 And the first-ever Iron Survivor, Grayson Waller, 1671 01:30:15,843 --> 01:30:19,814 who certainly has some unfinished business here in NXT, 1672 01:30:19,881 --> 01:30:22,817 who just about became the number one contender. 1673 01:30:22,884 --> 01:30:24,852 We gotta remember, it was last year at this event, 1674 01:30:24,919 --> 01:30:27,488 it was Waller who challenged for the NXT title. 1675 01:30:27,555 --> 01:30:30,892 You gotta think, if he won last year, maybe there's no Trick Williams. 1676 01:30:30,958 --> 01:30:32,860 Maybe there is no Carmelo Hayes. 1677 01:30:32,927 --> 01:30:37,432 Things would have been very different in 2023 for Grayson Waller, 1678 01:30:37,498 --> 01:30:40,968 who is now bending the knee over solid steel. 1679 01:30:41,035 --> 01:30:45,173 And he's taken it all the way to the count of four from our official. 1680 01:30:46,474 --> 01:30:49,710 [Booker] Just think about the growth. I don't like this guy, Grayson Waller. 1681 01:30:49,777 --> 01:30:51,179 I mean, just think about the growth. 1682 01:30:51,245 --> 01:30:52,814 [Vic] Obviously, you're just screaming at Trick. 1683 01:30:52,880 --> 01:30:55,283 -So, what happened to being biased? -[Booker] No, I… 1684 01:30:55,349 --> 01:30:58,252 What a difference a year makes. That's what's important. 1685 01:30:58,319 --> 01:31:00,154 The guy's arrogant, he's self-centered. 1686 01:31:00,221 --> 01:31:03,791 But I must say, he's very, very talented. I can't take that away from him. 1687 01:31:03,858 --> 01:31:05,860 [Vic] One more time into that single-leg crab. 1688 01:31:05,927 --> 01:31:07,728 The damage done a second ago. 1689 01:31:07,795 --> 01:31:11,299 And there's got to be some extra incentive for Grayson Waller 1690 01:31:11,365 --> 01:31:13,301 for not only to take the title opportunity, 1691 01:31:13,367 --> 01:31:19,140 but also to really crush the dreams of all those that support Trick Williams. 1692 01:31:19,207 --> 01:31:22,944 [Booker] I was just thinking about that. If Waller sit back just a bit, 1693 01:31:23,010 --> 01:31:27,582 he could get Trick Williams to perhaps tap out on him close. 1694 01:31:27,648 --> 01:31:30,618 [Vic] Williams right now remembering every battle he's had to go through. 1695 01:31:30,685 --> 01:31:34,021 It was Williams who said he'll never beg for a seat at the table. 1696 01:31:34,088 --> 01:31:37,692 When he can build his own damn table, he gets to the bottom rope. 1697 01:31:37,758 --> 01:31:39,727 He's able to break the hold. 1698 01:31:39,794 --> 01:31:42,496 But what does that tell you about a man like Trick Williams, 1699 01:31:42,563 --> 01:31:45,399 who just doesn't wanna be given anything? He wants to earn it. 1700 01:31:45,466 --> 01:31:48,302 [Booker] No, Trick just wanted a shot. He just wanted an opportunity. 1701 01:31:48,369 --> 01:31:52,039 That's what he asked Shawn Michaels for. Shawn Michaels granted that opportunity. 1702 01:31:52,106 --> 01:31:55,509 You have to show me something, kid. Show me something. 1703 01:31:55,576 --> 01:31:58,880 [Vic] I don't know how much Trick Williams has left. 1704 01:31:58,946 --> 01:32:01,816 -He certainly was not prepared. -You think you're the guy, huh? 1705 01:32:01,883 --> 01:32:03,184 You don't understand. 1706 01:32:03,251 --> 01:32:05,853 You are not on my level, you are not on Melo's level. 1707 01:32:05,920 --> 01:32:07,722 You don't belong here. 1708 01:32:08,589 --> 01:32:10,291 [Vic] He wasn't ready for Waller. 1709 01:32:10,358 --> 01:32:13,461 But it appears Trick Williams is ready for anything. 1710 01:32:13,527 --> 01:32:17,832 Trick Williams is sick of being told he can't beat Ilja Dragunov. 1711 01:32:17,899 --> 01:32:20,401 He's sick of being told he's a sidekick. 1712 01:32:20,468 --> 01:32:22,470 He's sick of being told he's a second wheel. 1713 01:32:22,536 --> 01:32:26,407 He wants to stand on his own two feet. And now Williams throwing hands at Waller. 1714 01:32:26,474 --> 01:32:30,811 [Booker] Yes, indeed, like I say, Trick, he's not like your typical wrestler. 1715 01:32:30,878 --> 01:32:33,581 This guy just throws hands and gets the job done. 1716 01:32:33,648 --> 01:32:35,783 At the end of the day, that's the only thing that matters. 1717 01:32:35,850 --> 01:32:38,586 -Oh, wow. -[Vic] Big clothesline for Williams. 1718 01:32:38,653 --> 01:32:43,424 Williams following up, dropping Waller. Oh, a one-man flapjack. 1719 01:32:43,491 --> 01:32:45,159 And right now, the man standing. 1720 01:32:45,226 --> 01:32:48,796 It's Trick Williams, the Iron Survivor this year, 1721 01:32:48,863 --> 01:32:50,498 who's been put in an awkward position. 1722 01:32:50,565 --> 01:32:53,434 Oh, just got dropped. Thrown over the top rope. 1723 01:32:53,501 --> 01:32:57,605 Waller, we've seen this in the past. Coming in, got caught. Got popped. 1724 01:32:57,672 --> 01:33:02,143 -Big right. Williams into the cover. -[Booker] He's out. He's out. Whoa. 1725 01:33:02,209 --> 01:33:06,847 [Vic] Waller, just getting the right shoulder up. 1726 01:33:06,914 --> 01:33:09,483 One more look. Pow. 1727 01:33:09,550 --> 01:33:14,522 Right in the kisser, but able to kick out, Grayson Waller. 1728 01:33:17,091 --> 01:33:19,193 And I know you said he had a personal beef with Waller 1729 01:33:19,260 --> 01:33:21,596 after what happened this past weekend. 1730 01:33:21,662 --> 01:33:23,864 But, Book, you have to sit here and be impressed 1731 01:33:23,931 --> 01:33:25,166 with what Waller brings to the table. 1732 01:33:25,232 --> 01:33:26,500 [Booker] Vic, let me tell you something. 1733 01:33:26,567 --> 01:33:31,539 As arrogant as this kid is, his in-ring prowess is second to none. 1734 01:33:31,606 --> 01:33:34,041 He is just that good. Moving to the main roster. 1735 01:33:34,108 --> 01:33:38,346 Learning those main roster tricks. Oh, man. He's dangerous. 1736 01:33:38,412 --> 01:33:41,148 [Vic] And Waller able to counter Williams. 1737 01:33:41,215 --> 01:33:44,352 Waller, of course, like a snake slithering into this position. 1738 01:33:44,418 --> 01:33:48,422 They quaked the impression in NXT before being drafted to SmackDown. 1739 01:33:48,489 --> 01:33:51,559 Can he find himself become the number one contender? 1740 01:33:51,625 --> 01:33:57,965 Or can Williams overcome another obstacle that's been put in his way? 1741 01:34:01,635 --> 01:34:03,304 Oh, the superstar is teetering. 1742 01:34:03,371 --> 01:34:08,175 You can feel the tension among the NXT universe at this moment. 1743 01:34:08,242 --> 01:34:10,945 [audience chanting] Trick! 1744 01:34:11,012 --> 01:34:14,982 -[Vic] Williams going for broke. -[Booker] Oh, hook in. 1745 01:34:17,418 --> 01:34:21,222 [Vic] Will it be enough? Cover, count. 1746 01:34:21,288 --> 01:34:24,392 [indistinct chatter] 1747 01:34:24,458 --> 01:34:28,262 -[Vic] Grayson Waller knew where he was. -[Booker] Yes, indeed, Vic. 1748 01:34:28,329 --> 01:34:31,966 [Vic] Much like Seth Rollins last night against Drew McIntyre, 1749 01:34:32,033 --> 01:34:34,969 Waller knew right where he was at the right moment 1750 01:34:35,036 --> 01:34:38,806 and should be ready to dash the dreams of Trick Williams. 1751 01:34:38,873 --> 01:34:43,010 Second time, will it be the charm? Oh, a little flatliner. 1752 01:34:43,077 --> 01:34:45,980 Center of the ring. Cover. Here we go. 1753 01:34:46,047 --> 01:34:49,417 And then Williams kicked out again. That right shoulder just off the mat. 1754 01:34:49,483 --> 01:34:50,885 -The frustration is building. -[Booker] That was too close, Vic. 1755 01:34:50,951 --> 01:34:53,387 That was too close for comfort right there. 1756 01:34:53,454 --> 01:34:55,256 [Vic] Coming in and boom. 1757 01:34:55,322 --> 01:34:57,958 [audience clamoring] 1758 01:34:58,025 --> 01:35:01,362 [Vic] And Waller was a half second away. 1759 01:35:01,429 --> 01:35:04,732 [audience chanting] Trick! 1760 01:35:04,799 --> 01:35:09,170 [Vic] Waller says all the time he stretches his arms out. 1761 01:35:09,236 --> 01:35:13,074 Why his arms are so long? To embrace all his haters. 1762 01:35:13,140 --> 01:35:16,477 We talk about Melo, when he shoots, he don't miss. 1763 01:35:16,544 --> 01:35:21,315 Lining up is Waller. Didn't connect. Brick city for Waller. 1764 01:35:21,382 --> 01:35:24,351 -[Booker] Oh, no, here we go. -[Vic] Jumping neckbreaker. 1765 01:35:24,418 --> 01:35:25,986 [audience cheering] 1766 01:35:26,053 --> 01:35:27,788 This could be it for Trick. 1767 01:35:30,191 --> 01:35:34,929 And what the hell is Carmelo doing? Melo was asked to stay in the locker room. 1768 01:35:34,995 --> 01:35:36,797 [indistinct chatter] 1769 01:35:36,864 --> 01:35:37,865 Why is he out here? 1770 01:35:37,932 --> 01:35:41,368 [indistinct chatter] 1771 01:35:41,435 --> 01:35:44,271 -[Vic] Waller's eyeing up Williams. -[Booker] Come on, man. 1772 01:35:44,338 --> 01:35:47,475 [Vic] Williams doesn't see Waller. Holy. 1773 01:35:47,541 --> 01:35:50,377 [audience jeering] 1774 01:35:50,444 --> 01:35:55,850 Kevin Owens. The NXT champion is Kevin Owens. Owens. 1775 01:35:57,017 --> 01:35:59,353 Broken hand be damned. Big knee. 1776 01:35:59,420 --> 01:36:04,759 Williams, flush knee. Cover. Count. Williams remains the number one contender. 1777 01:36:06,160 --> 01:36:11,499 [Alicia] Here is your winner, Trick Williams. 1778 01:36:12,299 --> 01:36:15,269 -[audience] Whoop That Trick! -[Vic] What… 1779 01:36:15,336 --> 01:36:17,505 -[Booker] Uh-huh. -[audience] Whoop That Trick! 1780 01:36:17,571 --> 01:36:19,240 -[Booker] I like it. -[Vic] …in the world? 1781 01:36:19,306 --> 01:36:22,576 -[Booker] Oh, yeah, man. -[Vic] Kevin Owens. 1782 01:36:22,643 --> 01:36:24,545 [Booker] Give it to him. Give it up for Kevin Owens. 1783 01:36:24,612 --> 01:36:27,748 Give the assist. Give the assist to Kevin Owens. 1784 01:36:28,282 --> 01:36:29,583 A man with some integrity. 1785 01:36:29,650 --> 01:36:32,753 [Vic] We knew there were some current superstars 1786 01:36:32,820 --> 01:36:36,323 who had a vendetta with Grayson Waller. 1787 01:36:37,892 --> 01:36:41,028 But you see Melo, who was told to stay in the back. 1788 01:36:41,095 --> 01:36:42,296 Bam, big jumping knee. 1789 01:36:42,363 --> 01:36:45,699 That was after Kevin Owens with a broken right hand… 1790 01:36:45,766 --> 01:36:46,700 [bell rings] 1791 01:36:47,301 --> 01:36:50,304 [Vic] …clean the clock of Grayson Waller. 1792 01:36:50,371 --> 01:36:55,976 [Booker chuckling] I love it. I like it. Oh, yeah, man. 1793 01:36:57,044 --> 01:36:59,213 [Vic] What's going through the mind of Melo? 1794 01:36:59,280 --> 01:37:03,517 [audience chanting] Whoop That Trick! 1795 01:37:03,584 --> 01:37:08,589 [Vic] The ultimate Iron Survivor is still the number one contender 1796 01:37:08,656 --> 01:37:10,057 -for the NXT title. -[Booker] What? 1797 01:37:10,591 --> 01:37:15,796 -[Vic] Trick Williams cannot be denied. -[Booker] What? Uh-huh. I like it. 1798 01:37:15,863 --> 01:37:16,664 [audience chanting] 1799 01:37:16,730 --> 01:37:17,665 Subtitles: Ed Boon