[epic music]
[announcer] Then.
[person] Whoo!
[announcer] Now.
-[man 1] Acknowledge me! -[man 2] The king of kings.
-[man 3] You can't see me. -[announcer] Forever.
Together.
[Vic] Buckle up. It's the final NXT before Stand & Deliver.
Sports Illustrated reported the main event.
It will be that man.
Carmelo Hayes for the first time ever facing Trick Williams.
They're both in the building for their final face to face
before WrestleMania Saturday.
Welcome to NXT!
[rock music] ♪ Never. Slow. Down. ♪
[crowd cheering]
[bell ringing]
[ring announcer] The following is a Tag Team triple threat match
where the winners will go on to Stand & Deliver.
Introducing first, the team of Nathan Frazer and Axiom!
[Vic] We know there was a mini number one contenders tournament.
Started with 16, it's down to the final three
who are meeting in this triple threat match.
Only one team, though, will win.
[latino hip hop music]
[ring announcer] Next, the team of Joaquin Wilde and Cruz del Toro,
LWO!
This is SmackDown's high flying duo and they have a lot of momentum
coming into tonight. And Frazer, Axiom, they can match LWO's high flying
but it's Axiom and Frazer, their speed may be unmatched in this match.
[Book] You know the day is up to Wilde and del Toro.
You know they are going to go up top. They're going to fly, gonna do anything.
This is going to be very, very interesting here tonight
on the road to Stand & Deliver.
[heavy metal music]
[ring announcer] And their opponents, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson,
the OC!
[Vic] They have been part
of a memorable WrestleMania Weekend moment in the past.
Can they do it again, though, Book, as you look at all three of these teams?
[Book] Let me tell you something, this day might give the Good Brothers--
-[Vic] Whoa! -[Book] [unintelligible]
The LWO, They don't care, man. They don't care.
[Vic] We're talking about high flying and we're talking about speed.
It's on display early here.
Again, the winner is going to head to the biggest Stand & Deliver ever.
[wrestlers groaning]
This is the highest selling NXT ticket in recent memory
on the biggest WrestleMania Weekend of all time this weekend in Philadelphia.
[Book] They're trying to get the most experienced team
off the game early here tonight. Let's see if it's gonna work.
Who's gonna make that trip to Philly, Vic?
[Vic] A sling shot by Axiom. And you notice one team, though,
have an advantage in this triple threat match.
-Looking at it, obviously-- -[Book] Advantage, no. Momentum, yes.
-Axiom-- -[Vic] It's a cradle.
[Book] Axiom can make that. Frazer has been on a roll, Vic.
-Gotta give him that. -[Vic] Shoulders down.
Wilde getting a near fall for LWO.
We talked about LWO, about that momentum, riding a wave of it into tonight.
Got a new member on the fray, the former NXT North American Champion,
Dragon Lee. Lee and Rey Mysterio will face Dirty Dom and Santos.
-Saturday, streaming on Peacock. -[Book] Oh, yeah, beautiful!
[Vic] The cover and a kickout. How great would it be for LWO
to be representing at Stand & Deliver and WrestleMania Saturday?
And you see some of this action!
Tha beautiful Spanish fly, quick on the jaw, by Frazer. Roundhouse kick.
Karl Anderson on rubber legs. And this is that speed!
Look at Axiom coming in, a little two for one.
-[Book] Let me tell you-- -[Vic] Gonna be enough? Another cover.
Too advanced to Stand & Deliver.
[Book] Nathan Fraser has been working like a well-oiled machine, Vic. Man!
[Vic] Talk about Stand & Deliver on Saturday.
-[Book] Check it out, Vic. -[both] Ooh!
[Vic] Going in for both members. Nice job by Axiom. Nice job by Frazer.
-Frazer now up top looking for-- Wow. -[Book] A lot of quickness there,
a lot of speed. Nobody hold.
[Vic] Inverted atomic drop will rattle a few cages. Oh, nice kick under the jaw.
And we talk about WrestleMania, Saturday and Sunday.
Special start time both nights as we get a cover and a near fall in this matchup.
7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. Pacific. Both nights of WrestleMania.
But let's talk about the here. Let's talk about the now.
Huge matchup still to come later on tonight.
Sol Ruca looking for revenge against Blair Davenport
in a special Supernova Sessions with Valkyria and Roxanne Perez.
-[Book] Oh, wow. -[Vic] …still to come tonight.
Also, we talk about talk shows, don't miss The Rock and Roman Reigns
on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon tomorrow.
Book, it's WrestleMania Week and look at these teams giving it their all.
A lot of action, Vic. We just kicked the show off.
And this-- I might have to take my jacket off. It's getting hot here, man.
-[Vic] Oh, and now the OC, the veterans… -[crowd in anticipation] Ooh…
-[Vic] …saw what was coming, waited,
scouted, and now they're going to make their opponents pay.
Look at Axiom. Axiom's way up there, Book.
[Book] In the wrong place right now, on the wrong side of town.
But somehow managed to-- Caught a big shot there by the big man.
-Oh, here we go. -[Vic] LWO working together.
Double missile drop kick.
[Book] We know what Wilde can do off this top real quick.
Is he gonna do it?
What is he gonna do this time? What is he gonna do, Vic?
[Vic] Wow!
[screams]
[Vic] Wilde wiping out the field. Who's headed to Philadelphia?
-[wrestlers screaming] -[crowd cheering]
[crowd chatter]
[Vic] These three teams are slugging it out. Axiom now to the top.
Super Spanish fly to head to Villa Del-- No.
[Book] You've got to be kidding me. Wow.
[Vic] Just getting that left shoulder up is wild.
Take another look.
These three teams having an all-out in the ring.
Book, what does it mean to be on Stand & Deliver?
Biggest WrestleMania Weekend of all time.
[Book] We are on the road to WrestleMania.
I mean, the biggest week of this business. Big.
I tell you, it starts here for these young guys.
Because their dream is to be headlining WrestleMania.
-[Vic] Anderson! -[Book] Here we go!
-Here we go. -[Vic] Axiom be able to counter.
Oh, nasty spill for Anderson. And Gallows now trying to come in.
Referee, I feel bad.
He is losing control because there are bodies flying everywhere
in this Triple Threat matchup.
You gotta be wondering, what are the Tag Team Champions,
Bron Breakker, Baron Corbin…
What are they thinking right now in this moment?
Did their job last week, beating the Alpha Academy to keep Saturday
a traditional Tag Team matchup. But Gallows is still standing.
-Oh, the unpredictable, Wilde. -[Book] We talked about this one. Whoa!
[Vic] DDT. And into a cover. Cruz trying to run a block.
Anderson came from the other side. This matchup continues.
[crowd cheering] NXT! NXT!
When it comes to the Good Brothers,
they have held Tag Team gold over a WrestleMania Weekend in the past.
They've won gold everywhere they've been, except here in NXT.
-[Book] Yeah, Vic, you got young guys. -[Vic] Wait a minute, Nathan!
[Brooker] These guys are playing who wants it most. Wow!
[Vic] He didn't get all of it. But he got enough to knock
Wilde and Gallows off their feet.
Axiom, now, he's got his target acquired.
And there again, Karl And--. Oh, boy. Anderson,
in that moment, wiped out his own partner.
[Book] Better move though, Vic. Better move.
-Whoa. -[Vic] Anderson showing [unintelligible].
It's all about becoming the number one contender
for the Tag Team titles.
LWO!
[Book] Wow!
What was that, Vic?
[Vic] It was impressive. Del Toro walking, talking, drop kicking.
-And now looking to fly. -[Book] Don't waste too much time, kid.
Don't waste too much time. You end it with a pro.
[Vic] Oh, wow. Right off, too. Nobody home.
-Now it's the Good Brothers. -[Book] This is it right now.
[Vic] Looking for a little magic to get to Philadelphia in WrestleMania Saturday.
Axiom, though. Super kick. Wilde, drop Gallows.
Axiom and Wilde having the same thought process in this moment.
Axiom, able to take Wilde down.
So much has been taken out of these competitors
in this Triple Threat matchup. Axiom just almost came into our table!
[Book] Wow. It's gonna come down to who wants the most, Vic. You can't--
Can't pick a style or anything like that in a matchup like that.
-[Vic] Four-fifty! -[Book] That could be it.
-[crowd] …two, three! -[bell ringing]
[ring announcer] Your winners, the team of Axiom
and Nathan Fraser!
[Vib] Looking to achieve a dream together,
this supersonic duo is headed to Stand & Deliver.
[Book] Talked about that momentum, Vic.
[Vic] I mean, all these superstars, they were flying around the ring.
There were heavy hitters.
That magic kill looked like it'd do it for the Good Brothers.
But Axiom, Wilde had different thoughts. And then, Nathan Frazer from the side.
Four-fifty was the legal superstar to pick up the victory.
Nathan, Axiom, you did it.
You're going to Stand & Deliver
to challenge for the NXT Tag Team Championship.
-So how are you feeling? -Ever since we started
this little Tag Team, we have never slowed down!
And now we're heading to the biggest Stand & Deliver
of all time. And if you thought we pulled out some crazy stuff tonight,
just you wait!
Listen, Kelly, we understand how good Bron and Corbin are, but we are unstoppable.
And next Saturday in Philadelphia, you are gonna hear,
Oh, no!
Who is gonna walk out of Philadelphia with the titles?
-[crowd cheering] -[rock music]
[sighs]
Man, it's such a shame, isn't it?
It's a brutal business
and not everyone is cut out for it.
But then again, not everyone is the king.
And Mr. Stone knows all too well about that, as does Von Wagner.
Which is what baffles me, that Von wants another shot at the King.
What did you say, Von? You're going to take care of me?
Let me tell you something, dummy. You can't even take care of yourself.
And that's what Mr. Stone has been trying to do for over a year now.
He's been trying to guide you in the right direction.
Von, you couldn't put one foot in front of the other if it wasn't for Mr. Stone.
So what makes you think in his absence that you can hang with the King?
Because you can't. And it's going to be the same old song and dance.
And everyone's gonna be happy when they look up and see
the King's hand raised in victory.
[laughs maniacally]
King-Wagner, still to come on the final NXT before Stand & Deliver.
-[hip-hop music] -[bell ringing]
[ring announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied by Kelani Jordan,
-and Thea Hail, Fallon Henley! -[mouths inaudibly]
[Vic] It's Henley, looking for a little payback for herself,
for Jordan, for Hail. Fallon, Jacy Jayne, go one on one.
It's live. It's next.
[woman] Ilja, how do you think the run in with D'Angelo will go?
Does it make me nervous? No. Does it put me on high alert?
What is that?
What is happening here?
Should have paid those parking tickets.
-Need a ride to dinner? -Thank you. I want to find a way.
Ilja, get in the car.
You don't want to keep the Don waiting.
[Vic] It is going to be an interesting night for the Champion
as the Don once again pulling the strings.
[sultry pop rock music]
Accompanied by Jazmyn Nyx, Izzi Dame and Kiana James,
Jacy Jayne!
Right after NXT tonight, switch over to YouTube to catch Tuesday Night Heat,
Up Up Down Down's weekly live streaming where Xavier Wood, Tyler Breeze
and even you have a chance to team up
for clash in new games, hear from special guests and so much more.
-Tuesday Night Heat tonight. -[Book] Tyler Breeze.
[Vic] You sure got it.
As we focus in
on this matchup. Now, you see a lot of bodies.
I know what you're focused on,
-but this ain't one… -[Book scats]
-Oh, yes. -[Vic] You can't use that again tonight.
Now, I've already filled the bingo card.
This is a singles match with Jacy Jayne taking on Thea--
Or, excuse me, taking on Fallon Henley. Thea Hale is on the outside.
[Book] She got a little cowgirl outfit. She's adapted to this now, right?
-[unintelligible]. -[Vic] I see what you're doing.
-That's a backhanded compliment. -[Book] Just saying.
[Vic] Jacy Jayne told Thea Hail to her face they were never friends.
Just when I thought Jacy Jayne couldn't get any lower.
[Book] She was a mentor, Vic.
-Just like-- -[Vic] That's what you call it.
[Book] I could not hang out and party with my students up there,
trying to teach them something. It's called own the job, training, Vic.
Okay? Do you understand it? Do you understand it?
[Vic] I'm not going to argue with you cause--
[Book] Can I say something?
Before you even get started I want to say this, okay?
In the end, she has an abundance of talent.
She's been Tag Team Champion here in NXT.
And I'm telling you, if she could just stay focused,
she could get a whole lot more of it. Trust me.
-She's gotta get that out of the way. -[Vic] Great. This is a cover and kickout.
So do you have more of an issue with who Fallon Henley has been helping
or that she's willing to help everybody? What's your issue?
You're always talking about "Mind your business."
And from behind!
Small distraction by James on the outside.
And again you talk about Tag Team Championships.
James and Fallon, at this time last year were Tag Team Champions
as one of the most prolific NXT Women's Tag Team Champions of all time.
[Book] Ladies and gents, now you get to the place that I was making.
-Like I said, she stayed focused on-- -[wrestlers yelling at each other]
[unintelligible crosstalk]
[Vic] Trying to calm down. She's got to take a breath.
She does not want to get Fallon Henley disqualified.
Okay, well, we see the outside issue, Jazmyn Nyx, arms in a sling.
That's what hanging out with Jacy Jayne gets you. Hurt.
There's another cover. This time it's an near fall for Jayne.
[Book] That's called taking one for the team.
-Have you ever played on any team? -[Vic] Yes, Taking one for the team!
[Book] You ever been to league?
-Have you played a lot of cricket? -[Vic] Cricket? I'm not Casey Jones.
I'm not playing cricket. Crumpet.
Out here, take a look at the bodies that are around us.
There's a lot of animosity between all these women.
All comes back to one person whose shoulders are down
but she did kick out. That being Jacy Jayne.
[Book] Come on, Vic, you can't blame Jacy Jayne for going out there
trying to help someone out. Trying-- You remember what Jacy Jayne said?
"I'm going to turn you into a grown-ass woman."
Look at Thea Hail now. Look at her.
-She's grown up. -[Vic] Yes, she did.
She did grow up right before our eyes.
But then it was the backstabbing of Jacy Jayne which led again
-to Jazmyn Nyx having her arm in a sling. -[Book] Can you talk about Jacy Jayne,
-how she's in full control right now? -[Vic] Now you want to focus on that.
[Book] This match is about to get wrapped up real soon.
[Vic] Let's take it to another level.
[Book] We about to get our ticket to ride, man.
[Vic] Won't the rest of the locker room get wise to Jacy's toxic waste?
Think about everyone she's around. Gigi Dolin…
-[unintelligible crosstalk] -[wrestlers screaming]
[Vic] What are you talking about?
[Book] Why you always talking about the locker room?
[Vic] You asked if I've been in the locker room.
I'm telling you what they could be seeing in Jayne.
She's toxic! We know that. It's proven, time and--
And there's Kiana one more time, sticking her nose where it doesn't belong.
-And there comes Thea Hail! -[Book] Is that a disqualification?
[Vic] Referee's discretion at this moment and things starting to break down.
-I feel bad for the official again. Kiana! -[Book] Oh, my God.
-[Vic] Izzi! -[Book] I like it. Here we go, Vic.
[Vic] There comes Fallon, big right hand. Talk about things breaking down.
It sure as hell is. Gary Wilson, the official.
Gotta get some sort of order as this matchup is [unintelligible].
What a knee between the eyes from the rock star?
-[Book] You call it the rock star? -[Vic] Good name. Gotta give you credit.
[ring announcer] Here is your winner, Jacy Jayne.
[Vic] We knew these two have been on a collision course,
but once again,
-snaking a victory, Jacy Jayne. -Don't cry! Better luck next time!
[Vic] Things breaking down. Referee, by the way,
wanted this matchup to continue. Tried his best.
Fallon Henley got back in the ring, and Jacy Jayne, because of her friends--
Or we'll call them accomplices on the outside.
Opened the door for her to cut corners here tonight.
[Book] Wow.
Wow. It feels damn good to be back on top.
See, that's exactly why I did all of this, Thea.
Lowering myself, pretending to be your friend,
your pitiful professor and your smug classmates.
Let's be real for a second, Thea. I was never your friend.
I saved Chase University. I created the calendar.
All to regain the attention and the spotlight
that never should have been taken off of me in the first place.
And now I'm right back to where I should be, THE attraction of NXT.
Okay. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Jacy, great job.
Let's move it along. Live TV. Thanks.
I can't believe her. She's been lying to me for months.
-I need to get my hands on her. -[unintelligible yelling]
Enough. Enough. I've heard you. I've heard her. Simple answer.
-Stand & Deliver. Six woman tag. -Yeah! [unintelligible yelling]
[Vic] Well, once again, our general manager
showing she is wise beyond her years.
What an announcement!
[rock music]
[bell ringing]
[ring announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Lexis King!
[Vic] Well, King has cut down Von Wagner, hurt his friend, Robert Stone.
Has his mouth finally written a check his body can't cash?
Wagner-King, next.
[Josh] Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Josh Briggs.
I am the man of Mayhem. And this is NXT, where I throw hands.
For the last two years, you've known me as a Tag Team competitor.
But recently, an absolute legend gave me some good advice.
You've all the talent in the world. You're incredible. You've shown that.
But who is Josh Briggs? I want you to show NXT who you are.
[announcer] New look, new attitude.
He's got experience, he's got size power.
Let's talk about size. Six foot eight, 270 pounds.
Oh, and he knows how to use that size.
You gotta be kidding me!
This Saturday, I will stand on my own and deliver the fight of my career.
[announcer] This kid has attitude to be a great singles Champion.
[Josh] Put that North American title on the line
and let's see who falls off the edge first.
[silence]
[Vic] We'd like to extend a special thank you to the Wonder Years
for Year of the Vulture, the official NXT loud theme song
of NXT Stand & Deliver.
It's available now on Apple Music and Spotify.
And while we know, the North American Championship
will be defended in a Triple Threat on Saturday, this is official.
Animosity, jealousy. It's the common denominator
between these two trios. Six women Tag Team matchup.
It happens WrestleMania Saturday on NXT Stand & Deliver.
[heavy rock music]
[ring announcer] Making his way to the ring, Von Wagner!
He made his way to the ring, Book, in a hurry!
And Von Wagner wasting no time.
Wagner has a lot, and I mean a lot of pent up aggression
and you got to be able to understand,
while Von Wagner has some extra motivation here tonight.
[Book] I like the motivation, but right now he's fueled on emotion, Vic.
Right now you can see it. I don't like that.
Normally you run into something that you can't see when you run on motion
-like that, trust me. -[Vic] One thing we notice.
There's Von Wagner, but there is no mister--
-[Book] Oh, man! -[Vic] How is that gonna affect Wagner?
At least now it doesn't seem to affect him at all.
[Book] It's not. But not having that security will, trust me, you need that.
When you have had it for so long, you need that, that extra coaching,
that extra something in your ear telling you "You can do this, Von,
you can do this!" He doesn't have that here tonight.
We know Stone's upset with Von, hope they have a chance to talk.
But it's Von Wagner who's doing this tonight. Beating up Lexis King
for Rob, for Cash, for Carter.
[Book] I really think Von Wagner needed this to break out, to go on his own.
He's got to go out here and show that he can do it.
He's got to go there and feel it.
Right now, Lexis King is feeling all of this big man right here tonight.
[Vic] Nothing wrong with having an emotional side,
that he has a family now that's around him.
Nothing wrong with being a little emotional.
[Book] You don't think I'm gonna lay out on that one? Where's your family?
-[Vic] Probably at home. -[Book] Exactly.
That's what Von Wagner's family should be, at home, because right now
he's taking care of business. And NXT don't need any distractions, Vic.
[Vic] Stone and his family viewed Von Wagner as an equal.
No favoritism due to his childhood condition.
There was nothing going on except they liked him, they loved him for who he was.
And Lexis King, he's got nothing about family.
Matter of fact, he hates his family. He talked about his father.
-[Book] What are you talking about? -[Vic] Everything his father--
This guy, Lexis King, has shown me one thing.
That he's here to be one thing. A winner. He's talking about Champagne wishes.
He's talking about caviar dreams, about checks,
about Championship. That's what this business is all about.
-[Vic] I think King is jealous. -[Booker] Jealous?
-What you talking about? -[Vic] King never had a family.
He's the one who's spoken about that, not me. It's come out of his own mouth.
[Book] What? What do you see, jealousy? Vic, what are you talking about?
-I mean, this is a guy on a mission. -What are you yelling at me for?
[Book] This guy-- He is the drama king.
This guy made big, big news all over the Internet when he stepped into NXT.
Like no other, Vic.
[Vic] Maybe he never had someone that had his back.
-Probably why his attitude the way it is. -[Book] Somebody dab his back.
He's been doing pretty damn good on his own right here in NXT.
I feel like he's top five as far as contender for a Championship.
[Vic] Your nose just grew. Nice neck breaker, though, by Lexis King.
King into the cover, hook of the leg, center of the ring and a near fall.
King almost able to take out Von Wagner here tonight. Let's say I agree with you.
[unintelligible crosstalk]
Let's just say for argument's sake, why does King walk around
believing everyone should be grateful to be in his presence?
Is it because he's top five in Booker T's mind?
I wouldn't say that. I'll say something. If you don't believe it, nobody else will.
You gotta put yourself on a pedestal in this business
because it's a doggy dog world. Everybody is looking to take what?
Your spot. That's what I'm talking about.
And Lexis King is not gonna let that happen.
Von Wagner right now fighting with his heart here tonight
as Lexis King right back on.
And now it's King trying to wear down Von Wagner. But look at Von Wagner size.
Nice counter. Able to roll through. Back to his feet and right under the jaw.
Von now on rubber legs.
King going low, buckling the body of Wagner.
[Book] Oh, drive by.
[Vic] He didn't. Instead, big power slam from Von Wagner.
And Von Wagner seems to be entering that zone. Big right hand rocking.
King fouled up by another. King now is rock.
Von Wagner is rolling in this moment. Oh, telegraphed it momentarily.
But Von Wagner, not feeling any pain, big boot!
Wagner just ate that big boot and delivered one
just as well right now.
This is the best I've seen Wagner look in quite some time, Vic.
[Vic] Because he's motivated. Double underhook.
-Oh, nice innovative offense. Von Wagner. -[Book] Mistake though, right there, Vic.
Should have got it covered.
Lexis King, to your point,
right back to a big power slam. Really, the turning point of this matchup.
But King trying to slither away like the snake he is.
Got caught though, by Von Wagner and Von-- Oh!
-[wrestlers screaming] -[crowd cheering]
-[Book] Ooh, baby, he's feeling-- Oh! -[Vic] Hey, hey, woah!
-[Book] Getting my stuff. -[Vic] My candy dish.
-Get out of the way. -[Book] Out of here.
[Vic] I don't think this is gonna be good for anybody.
The NXT Universe wants Lexis King to have a table for one.
Von Wagner powering King up. King, though, able to block.
King able to do his best to shift his weight.
But will the second time be the charm? Oh, nice DDT.
And look, now, I might not be the biggest Lexis King fan.
[Book] Smart, smart pick.
[Vic] But I gotta credit King because he was able to shift his weight
multiple times to break the hold,
not get powerbombed, and is able to turn it around into a coronation.
-[Book] Goodbye, baby. -[Vic] Good night.
-[crowd] …three! -[bell ringing]
[ring announcer] Here is your winner, Lexis King!
-[rock music] -[crowd cheering]
Big victory for Lexis King.
And what now is going through the mind of Von Wagner.
Thanks.
No one's in trouble. Relax.
But I wanna tell you, given how heated your rivalry's been with Trick,
I told the ref on Saturday he needs to be a bit lenient and use discretion
-because we have to have a winner. -I like the sound of that.
And as for tonight, there's extra refs
and extra security on hand in case things get out of hand.
Well, what I gotta say to Trick?
Tell your boys to be ready.
Cause mine will.
Karmen, you have this, okay? Definitely watch out for Lola's kicks.
Use your right side to block. You got it. You're gonna be great.
Three months ago, I would listen to her every word.
Oh, really?
Now I don't need you or any of my former heroes.
-Don't worry about her. -[music intro] ♪ Uno, dos, tres, cuatro. ♪
Let's go.
[sultry music] ♪ If you want it, come get it. ♪
[Vic] Perez and Lyra sit down at the Supernova sessions later tonight.
[bell ringing]
[ring announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
-Introducing first, Lola Vice! -[Vic] This isn't a TikTok competition
tonight. It's time to square up. Vice-Petrovic, one on one, next.
Punctuality.
Georgina, is that you?
-Oh, you're not Georgina. -Nope. Not Gigi. I'm Wren. What's this?
Well, aren't you a curious little bird.
These are some of the finest gowns that money can buy in pageantry
I brought them for Georgina, but between you and me?
I'm a little nervous to let her wear them, but I'm sure she'll look great.
But Gigi already looks cool the way she is.
I thought pageants were about being true to who you are
and not trying to change to fit into a beauty standard box.
Wren, are you implying that I'm going to change Georgina for the worst?
Kinda.
I am baffled, astonished and appalled.
I can't even believe I'm gonna say this. Those are fighting words, Ms. Sinclair.
What?
Here I am trying to make the world a better place
and you, I just can't even believe it. I'm texting Georgina right now
because these dresses are gonna have to wait.
[blades slicing]
[rock music]
Accompanied by Natalya,
Karmen Petrovic!
[Vic] A Canadian connection for Karmen Petrovic.
Natalya also, we learn on social media. Kevin Owens as well,
two people that have been watching film, having in ring sessions with Petrovic,
trying to up her game.
And she'll go one on one with Lola Vice.
And you see the sword in hand. It's a symbol of a warrior, yields power,
represents everything within Karmen Petrovic,
who believes she has an unwavering fighting spirit
which certainly we have put to the test here tonight.
[Book] You're gonna need it cause she's in there
with the breakout tournament winner, Lola Vice.
And Imma tell you right now, it's about to get hot.
-It's about to get spicy real quick. -[bell ringing]
Hey, you're a big combat fighting fan, right? You got
the karate background of Petrovic, the MMA background of Lola Vice
as we saw on TikTok between these two, how do these to then match up?
[Book] I mean, Vic, just talking statistics.
I mean, Petrovic, she's a expert in karate, but Lola Vice as well.
First in the art of MMA.
And it was proved in the UFC that MMA trumps karate any day.
I'll to tell you something. Petrovic, she's gonna have to be special tonight.
Vice trying to get a submission early
in this match, as soon as you brought up MMA.
Shoulders down and Vice relinquished the hold.
Going to the mat with roll of ice. Now she's looking for a knockout.
[Book] Oh, yeah, baby.
[Vic] This started over a competition on TikTok. Both, though,
are decorated athletes in their respective fighting styles.
Third degree black belt, though, Karmen Petrovic,
as we've mentioned over time. Does she have striking advantages?
[Book] I mean, Petrovic, she's won a lot of titles
in amateur events, but you gotta look at Lola Vice, she's been to the big time.
I'm talking about the pros, Bellator. She's fought with the best, Vic.
It's gonna take something big for Petrovic here tonight.
[Vic] Well, nice kick incoming. And there's that discus lariat.
We've seen Natalya throw that in the past.
It's not enough, though, to put Lola Vice down.
Natalya, Kevin Owens, Champions here in the WWE.
Kevin Owens, of course, a Champion at one time here in NXT.
Karmen Petrovic would love to be a Champion.
The same can be said for Vice. They are two women.
At the end of the day, they want to compete. They want to be the best.
[Book] Oh, yes! Compete at the highest level.
Petrovic, you look at her body language, that tells me a whole lot about her
as well as her confidence. She feels like she belongs at this level.
[Vic] Vicious knee strikes by Vice. And Vice looking to the outside.
[Book] I don't like the chilling. I really don't like that.
-I like the doggy, but the chilling… -[Vic] Kick to the back
into a cover, hook of the leg and another kick out.
We talk about Lola Vice.
I know you're team Lola, but is it disrespectful of Lola
to downplay her opponent's achievements in karate?
She has the same thought process that you do.
She believes that MMA is superior to karate.
Exactly, exactly. I mean, Lola Vice, she deserves everything that she's got.
To become the breakout tournament winner first time out, that tells me a whole lot.
So that tells me she believes as far as being that one, being that one.
-Here at NXT. -[Vic] All of us believe the last--
-[Book] Wow. -[Vic] …open challenge.
It backfired because Natalya answered and was victorious.
-But look at this. Full Nelson. -[Book] Locked it.
[Vic] I don't know if the hands locked. Petrovic rolls through
and a kick right between the uprights.
And Vice was rocked for a moment, but charges right back in.
Gets caught one more time.
Petrovic with another kick. Competed in karate for the Canadian national team.
Again, the background of these in combat fight coming out
at full display in this matchup.
[Book] Of course, I would think Petrovic had the advantage in striking--
-[Vic] Right into the back. Big strike. -[Book] Whoa, whoa!
Wow.
[Vic] Left shoulder up from Petrovic.
She's… Maybe some frustration settling in.
With Natalya on the outside, it certainly isn't-- Bam!
Back kick connect with everything Petrovic had.
[Book] I'll tell you, what was that? That-- Oh, wow!
To that right there, to that right there.
The striking game. Petrovic is on top of it.
But right there, big game changer.
[Vic] Petrovic is locked. Roll of ice now.
[Book] Ooh, yeah.
[Vic] Roll of ice locking in the sharpshooter
in front of Natalya. Center of the ring.
-And there's only one thing for Petrovic. -[Book] That's it, Vic.
-Ooh! -[bell ringing]
[crowd cheering]
[ring announcer] Here is your winner by submission.
-[Book] Uh huh. -[ring announcer] Lola Vice!
[Book] Look at Ms. Vice, Vic. She said it and she did it.
[Vic] Watch that. Bam! That back fist was a game changer.
Karmen Petrovic would never get back to her feet.
She had no choice but to tap out to the sharpshooter in front of Natalya.
And Vice, certainly superior here tonight on NXT.
[pop music]
[Vic] Well, in moments, Noam Dar has been fired up
all day after he learned of Clash at the Castle,
will be in Scotland in June.
He and the rest of the Stand & Deliver hosts, Meta-Four,
sit down for a special Supernova Sessions with Lyra Valkyria
and Roxanne Perez. It's next.
Well, Book, we had just mentioned Clash at the Castle.
And WWE once again making international headlines.
Huge announcement made today during WrestleMania Week.
For the first time ever, a premium live event
coming to Scotland, June 15th.
And not just Clash at the Castle, but Friday Night SmackDown
the night before on June 14th.
Cannot wait for Clash at the Castle Scotland.
[tense music]
-Walk. -[man] Tony's inside.
[car horn honking]
[tense music continues]
[electric saw screeching]
[tense music continues]
[cheerful music]
Hello, hello, hello. Hear me now. Live from the moon.
Welcome to another edition of Supernova Sessions live in the USAAA!
We are one week from Stand & Deliver. Mensah, please remind me
who will be standing and delivering all over that show.
-Oh, my brother. -That's right.
-We're your hostess with the mostest. -The biggest Stand & Deliver of all time
needed the brightest stars of the galaxy, okay? Okay!
-Now tell 'em, tell 'em. -Lash Legend, correct as always.
Because that's us. Now, tonight's business.
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the first guest,
-Roooxaaanne Perez! -Bring her out!
-See that? That was good. -That was good.
-[Jakara] That was amazing.
[Vic] I don't think Dar should quit his day job. But there is the woman
who will challenge Lyra Valkyrie for the NXT women's title this Saturday.
She was quite rude to Natalya earlier tonight,
but this is the new attitude of the prodigy.
[Book] Not an attitude. It's just an evolution of Roxanne Perez.
She's growing up, Vic, that's all.
[Lash] Here you go, Roxanne, girl.
-[electronic music] -[crowd cheering and booing]
Roooxaaanne,
you like how the seats are in separate parts of the ring?
Yeah, I-- I don't care.
Just bring her out here.
-[Jakara] So rude. -[Lash] Oh, my God.
Okay.
Ladies and gentlemen, our other guest, the NXT Women's Champion, Lyra Valkyria!
-[electronic music] -[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Booker, there's the Champion.
And you wonder the status of Lyra's left arm,
not in a sling here tonight.
-[Lash] Look at her! -[Book] That's on purpose, Vic.
You don't want to show any weaknesses. But trust me, Roxanne knows.
You can tell.
-[mouthing] -[Oro] Calm yourself.
-Calm yourself, relax. -[Lash] Wait a minute, now.
-Chill out. -Wait a minute. Settle down.
-[Oro] [unintelligible]. -[Lash] Stay classy.
[Noam] Let's just take a moment, ladies. Take a moment.
Now. Saturday night.
Saturday! I can't wait for Saturday.
That's the day that I get back the title that I never lost.
Oh, here we go. Just stop, okay? Just stop.
I am so sick of this.
I am so sick of hearing you say the same damn thing
over and over and over again.
Do you want to know why you're not NXT Women's Champion?
Why, Lyra? Because the title was taken from me.
Indi Hartwell climbed a ladder faster than you.
-[crowd] Yeahhh! -Last year at Stand & Deliver.
You had the opportunity to regain your title and you failed.
Oh! Oh, but that wasn't your fault.
You didn't blame yourself for that, Roxanne, did you? You blamed Indi.
Oh, how about Vengeance Day? Our match? Oh, you lost that one.
That wasn't your fault either, was it?
No, no, you blamed-- You blamed Lola Vice
for that one because she cashed in her breakout tournament contract.
[murmurs and scoffs]
No, no, no, no. That was all Lola's fault.
And that was sudden, unexpected and shocking.
Kind of like when you won the title to begin with.
Sudden, unexpected and shocking. Oh, but it's not okay when Lola does it.
But it's fine for Roxanne, am I right?
Do I have to keep going?
Lyra, stop talking like you know me, because you don't, okay?
You've been riding high as the number one woman
in NXT for the past six months.
You don't know what it's like to lose that Championship.
But come Saturday, I'll make sure you do.
I'm gonna knock you off your high horse and watch you fall all the way down.
And then? Then we'll see how good your moral compass really is.
You're gonna find out that a Champion is made not after you win the title,
but after you lose it.
I'm a whole new Roxanne Perez, Lyra.
And at Vengeance Day, I probably could have never snapped your arm
the way I did a few weeks ago. I didn't-- I didn't have it in me.
But now? Now I do.
Now I do. And the funny thing is that you think all of this broke me.
You think losing the Championship broke me. But no,
it only made me dangerous.
Dangerous. Okay, I'm still hearing "your title." "Your title."
I don't remember it being your title when Tiffany Stratton was wearing it.
You damn as sure hell woes and con at your title when Becky was Champion.
Oh, but I'm sure you've got plenty of excuses lined up for those.
Let's hear some. Actually, actually, no, save it.
Stand & Deliver is gonna be a fight.
Biggest show of the year. Biggest show of the year.
And you wanna know the difference between me and you?
While I win,
all you do is bitch.
[hosts and crowd] Ooh!
[unintelligible]
Are we allowed to say that? Can we say that?
And after Stand & Deliver, Roxanne,
you're gonna have a whole lot to bitch about.
-Two times, two times. -Go down! Don't listen!
Lyra,
you want to be seen as the perfect Champion, but trust me,
there is no perfect Champion.
Not even the great Lyra Valkyria.
I've got a whole year of rage built up inside of me.
And at Stand & Deliver, I'm going to let it all out.
[crowd screaming excitedly]
[Vic] It's popping off, Book!
[Book] Not like this, Vic. Not like this. Come on now.
-[Vic] Wait a minute. -[Book] Wow.
-[unintelligible screaming] -[Vic] Wow.
Has Perez pushed Lyra…?
The Champion, channeling her anger.
Take another look, Book.
Lyra wasted no time looking to make an impact.
Is this a sign? Who's gonna walk out NXT Women's Champion Saturday
in Philadelphia at Stand & Deliver.
[Dijak] In that ring, I'm the law. A clear stream of justice.
And I hand that down with great conviction and reckless abandon.
I don't care who you are, I can break any man.
[announcer] Dijak, towering at six foot seven and over 260 pounds,
[Dijak] Dijak. All about man, all about destruction.
[announcer] A deadly combo
of unbelievable athleticism and physical intensity.
[Dijak] See, I didn't come back to NXT to make friends.
No, I came to collect Championship gold.
[announcer] Dijak looking to finally call himself the North American Champion.
I am the superior big man in NXT, and I'm gonna prove it.
My name's Dijak and now I'm pissed off!
[crowd chatter]
Josh.
Dijak. At Stand & Deliver, I will show you why I am the North American Champion.
[tribal drumming music]
[bell ringing]
[ring announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, he is the NXT North American Champion.
Oba Femi!
[Vic] Oba getting an opportunity not to talk about it,
but to showcase it to his opponents. North American Champion in action. Next!
[inaudible conversation]
[Vic] There is Ava. She said earlier tonight referees will show discretion.
She wants a decisive winner due to the nature of the rivalry
between that man, Trick Williams, and Carmelo Hayes.
And to that point, Tommaso Ciampa on Saturday.
Possibly the biggest match in NXT history.
When these two meet one on one. It's Williams. It's Hayes.
Tonight they have their final face off before they meet in Philadelphia
at Stand & Deliver.
But moments ago, Booker, I wanna go back because it's Stand & Deliver season.
We understand that emotions are high, tensions are flowing.
But take a look at some of this brutality from Lyra Valkyria.
We haven't seen it in the past. Is Lyra being pushed past her limits?
That is a question to keep in mind heading
into that Women's Championship clash Saturday.
[rock music]
[ring announcer] Making his way to the ring, Joe Gacy!
-[Vic] We turn our att-- Hey! -Isn't that funny? Laugh, Joe!
Laugh for me. Ha-ha-ha. Laugh.
-Ha! Laugh, Joe! -[groans]
He's mine.
[crowd chatter]
[Vic] I couldn't really tell what was going on.
Shawn Spears just dropped Joe Gacy.
You all right? Can you continue?
-Hey, keep back. You want this match? -Yeah. This is what I want.
This is what I came for. This is what I came for.
-To your feet! -This is what I came for.
-Then get to your feet. -[crowd cheering]
-[bell ringing] -[Vic] And the official call for the bell.
Gacy wants to have this fight because Joe Gacy also knows
that a win could put him in line after Saturday. Stand & Deliver
-for a title match. -[Book] Tell me what happened to Joe Gacy?
I mean, this guy had it all together at one point.
-Right now he's a total mess. -[Vic] Well, I want to go back
to what we just saw with Shawn Spears because Gacy also almost hit
Oba Femi and Shawn Spears with a chair that Gacy stole from Spears,
then tossed it off the roof to give it back,
which almost hit the North American Champion,
which has led us to tonight. But what business?
What business does Shawn Spears have coming down here and dropping Joe Gacy
with a steel chair before this match began?
[Book] Shawn Spears said-- He told the world
that he's not here to play a game. He's here for a reason.
That reason I don't know.
But I'm sure we're going to find out real soon.
But right now, Oba Femi. This guy's a monster, Vic.
And right now he's feasting on the competition.
[Vic] Well, how can any man compete against Femi
at less than 100%?
-No way to do it. -[Book] No way you can do it.
-My question. -[Vic] Oh, man.
[Book] Femi know he has a big match coming at Stand & Deliver.
Why should he take a match like this?
I'm gonna tell you why. He's taking it because he's here to feast.
He's here to prove to everybody in NXT that he is truly the real deal.
[Vic] Should Oba be worried about that Triple Threat match?
He doesn't need to be factored in the decision to lose the title.
[Book] Tell you something, Brook Jensen is looking for [unintelligible].
-[Vic] Josh Briggs. -[Book] Excuse me.
[Vic] You keep talking about Brooks Jensen.
[Book] I don't know. He's a guy [unintelligible].
I tell you now. Oba Femi, if he can run through him,
it would tell me a whole lot about Oba Femi.
[Vic] Tickets on sale, Ticketmaster.com. Hottest NXT ticket in years.
But as we take a look around, you see Oba Femi
is overpowering Joe Gacy.
Oba Femi, a giant here in NXT. For the Night before WrestleMania,
on WrestleMania Smackdown, it's the André the Giant--
-[Book] Oh, god! -[crowd] Ooh!
[Vic] Oba Femi making a statement tonight.
[Book] Few and far between we see [unintelligible].
-Aah! -[crowd cheering]
[Book] My god, man.
[Vic] I ask-- This might be a dumb question,
but after getting dropped by a chair,
why is Joe Gacy trying to continue in this match
-against someone like… -[Book] I gotta give Joe Gacy
a lot of credit because he's fighting tooth and nail
with this big man, Oba Femi.
[Vic] Oba swinging wildly. And Gacy now step up in Saguri.
And for Joe Gacy, the welts forming on his chest, matching the--
[Book] Ooh, wow!
[Vic] On his back! Somehow, Gacy able to hoist up Oba Femi.
[Book] Gacy is taking it to Oba Femi like nobody else has taken-- Oh, Oba Femi.
Imma tell you, Vic, he's close.
[Vic] Joe Gacy trying to fight through the pain,
-trying to enter the upside down. -[crowd] Ooh!
[Book] Not tonight. Not tonight.
-Look at the strength of this big man. -[Vic] Oba Femi with snake eyes.
And then like he did in Alabama, just-- Bam! Put his opponent.
[Book] It's about 260 pounds he just tossed right there, Vic.
[crowd cheering] Ooobaaa, oh!
And the NXT Universe adding fuel to Oba Femi.
[Book] Oh, look, wait a minute.
[Vic] And for everything Femi has done in this matchup…
[Book] Referee has to have the wherewithal.
[Vic] The referee is stopping this match.
-[bell ringing] -[Book] Wow.
[ring announcer] The referee has ruled this no contest.
[Book] Wow.
He's still the NXT North American Champion.
Oba Femi.
Gacy, an appetizer for Oba Femi ahead of Stand & Deliver.
[mouthing]
Lyra. Hi. What was that?
That was Roxanne. Okay? It was Roxanne pushing me
to my mental limit and I had to tap into a different side of myself
to deal with her. Okay?
Yeah, but that's not you.
I know you. You're the Champion--
Tatum, I don't have time for your theories or feedback.
Maybe you're right. But--
I'm willing to do anything to keep this at Stand & Deliver, okay?
Even if it means not being like myself.
Well, in moments, it's not about beauty. It's not about Grace.
Ms. NXT feels that Wren Sinclair crossed the line earlier tonight
by questioning her intentions with Gigi Dolin.
Grace goes one on one with Wren Sinclair.
And this matchup is going to be next on NXT.
[dreamy piano notes]
-[soft elegant music] -[bell ringing]
[ring announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Arianna Grace!
[Vic] Book, why are you… golf clapping?
[Book] Vic, look at the star, the grace.
-It's Ariana. I mean, come on, she's… -[Vic] I'm surprised
you two haven't sat down and discussed crowns,
her tiaras and your crown for being a former king.
[Book] Come on, Vic. I mean, come on, look at her. Come on, Vic.
I mean, even you. Even you, Vic, must give props.
[Vic] For what? Being delusional?
I will say Wren Sinclair, confused by the events of earlier.
But hey, as you would say, TV time is TV time. It's her time,
that being Sinclair, to make an impression.
[Book] TV time is worth its weight in gold.
And Sinclair better make the best of this moment
because I feel like it's going to be quick.
[Vic] I wanna get to the point, why this matchup is going on.
It's because of Wren Sinclair and Arianna Grace,
an instant they had in the locker room. But do you side with Sinclair
that Grace is trying to change Gigi Dolin for the worst?
[Book] No. I mean, why would she be trying to change Gigi for the better?
I mean, why wouldn't we think that way for-- Why not just--
-[Vic] I didn't say it. -[Book] No, no.
Why not just trust the process and wait on the outcome for a second?
Why can't we do that?
[Vic] What's wrong with Sinclair just asking questions?
[Book] You know why? Because Sinclair been here
for about as long as a cup of coffee, okay?
That's why. Keep your mouth shut, mind your business.
[Vic] How long is a cup of coffee? What's that even mean?
She's been here for a cup of coffee?
-[Book] Same thing. -[Vic] I get you.
She's just trying to navigate the waters of NXT, Book.
I mean, you remember when a young Booker T or GI Bro was getting started,
you went to others and asked for questions.
Into a cover, this could be a massive upset.
But to your point, that inexperience,
she went a little too high on her cover, shoulder was up.
And now Grace able to fight back.
[Book] But I had a rule, Vic, 99%, you know,
you keep your mouth shut, 100%, you speak up 100% of the time.
But you might get slapped, you might get fired.
-That's happening tonight. -[Vic] Now there's Arianna Grace.
Oh, we've seen Grace try to use that kick behind the referee's back in the past.
Does not pay off here tonight. And it was scouting!
And an atomic drop from Wren Sinclair. Big drop kick to Grace!
And it's Grace who self anointed herself Ms. NXT.
[Book] Sinclair looks real good right now. She's got that…
That rookie rookie fever and it didn't last very, very long at all.
[Vic] Back to your point earlier.
And it certainly takes a lot to make Grace turn her attention away
from beauty and glam to step into the ring because Grace believes truthfully
that Wren Sinclair overstepped a line.
[Book] Let me tell you something, man. I'm married to former Ms. Black American
and she could be beauty in one moment
and she could snatch a patch of hair out of your head the next second, man.
Trust me, I mind my business when I'm at home.
[Vic] Well, Grace, right now, deep Boston crab, center of the ring
and is Wren-- We're going to find out a lot about Wren Sinclair in this moment.
Is Sinclair gonna tap or is she gonna fight?
She's able to battle through.
-[wrestlers groaning] -[crowd] Ooh!
[Vic] Big kick. A second one. Oh, that one right into the nose.
[Book] I know, a lot of heart from Sinclair right now.
[Vic] Grace isn't gonna like to be kicked in the face.
It's Arianna Grace who says that she is serving--
-[Book] Wait a minute. Woah! -[Vic] Another near fall.
What a matchup.
This has been again both these women trying to eye up a victory tonight.
You don't know what the future holds past Stand & Deliver, this Saturday.
Still to come, face to face for the final time,
Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes. And Wren Sinclair fighting back.
[Book] Sinclair breaking the noise right there.
Who's going to come up here tonight? Who's going to come up?
[Vic] Wonder what's going through the mind of Gigi Dolin.
'Cause, honestly, does Dolin really need Grace's guidance?
And a swing and a miss! Sinclair firing in, big clothesline.
Left her feet and now Wren Sinclair could be on the verge of a massive upset.
Swing and a miss though. Right back in. Hot crossbody, cover, near fall.
Nice job by the official, great position.
Sinclair, trying to roll through. Got caught for a second.
-Another near fall. -[Book] WrestleMania season
on our way to Stand & Deliver. You got to show your medal, Vic.
Get yourself ready for perhaps next year.
-Trying to make it to the dance. -[Vic] We said tonight for Sinclair,
about making that impression, she certainly is fighting
with everything she's got, but rolling right through, it's Grace.
-shoulders up-- Through the ropes! -[bell ringing]
[Book] What ropes? What are you talking about? I didn't see anything.
[ring announcer] Your winner, Arianna Grace.
[soft elegant music]
[Book] Wow, what a win for her.
What a win for Arianna Grace. And she did it so gracefully, Vic.
[Vic] That certainly is a big victory for Arianna Grace
but I want to talk about what you were speaking of,
the type of season we're in because, Book,
I'm getting goosebumps coming through my suit.
Because it is WrestleMania Week.
The Wells Fargo Center, home of the 76ers, home of the Flyers,
is the site for the biggest Stand & Deliver ever.
And Booker, this Saturday, this is what is gonna go down
because the NXT title will be defended on Saturday.
But WrestleMania Week, it's coming to you tomorrow, starting with WWE Speed
debuting on X and, then, the WrestleMania 40 set reveal,
the action, the excitement.
It continues on Friday with the Kickoff WrestleMania SmackDown.
Then, the Hall of Fame, which leads us to the countdown
to Stand & Deliver at 11 a.m.,
followed by Stand & Deliver and then WrestleMania Saturday.
And not to be outdone, WrestleMania Sunday,
which brings us the return of the Slammys
that morning. What a week it's gonna be.
WrestleMania Week. It's here, it's now. It's the biggest week of the year.
And as I was about to say,
Wells Fargo Center, the site of Stand & Deliver,
where the NXT title will be defended. And there's a dinner going on.
But does D'Angelo have the advantage against Dragunov?
It's the Don challenging the Czar. This Saturday at Stand & Deliver.
The three biggest, the three baddest are gonna throw hands fighting
over the North American Championship.
Oba, though, doesn't need to be factored in the decision to lose his title.
Briggs, Dijak, Femi, Triple Threat at Stand & Deliver.
It's not the only title being defended as the women's Championship
will be up for grabs as Roxanne Perez has brought out a new side
of Lyra Valkyria as the Champion has vowed to do what it takes to retain
as the challenger's promised to bring
the NXT Women's title back to its rightful owner.
Who walks out of Stand & Deliver Champion?
We find out this Saturday.
Tonight, Frazer, Axiom became the number one contenders
to the Tag Team Gold. Can they knock off Breakker and Corbin
to become Champions in Philadelphia at Stand & Deliver?
Two trios full of anger, resentment, face off this Saturday.
Which side, though, is going to walk out victorious
at the biggest Stand & Deliver ever?
When we talk about the biggest match ever in Stand & Deliver history,
Tommaso Ciampa called it perhaps the biggest match in NXT history.
Because they're former friends, they're former partners.
It's going down for the first time ever: Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams.
The main event of Stand & Deliver.
Get your tickets now on sale, Ticketmaster.com. It's going down.
Stand & Deliver, WrestleMania Saturday.
-[fast rock music] -[crowd cheering]
[bell ringing]
[ring announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Sol Ruca!
[Vic] Book, we've been waiting for this matchup. And so has Sol Ruca.
Tidal wave of emotions as she takes on Blair Davenport.
It happens next on NXT.
[tense music]
Ilja, thanks for coming. Heard you had a little parking situation.
Don't worry, I got it taken care of.
Tony, I have to admit,
the depths of how far you will take things to get a mental edge is…
It's impressive.
Ilja, you understand where you're sitting right now? What this means for you?
What this place is symbolic of?
Tony, last week, when your consigliere,
Mr. Crucifino, dropped your invite,
I was shocked by the location, sure.
But I did my homework.
And in your worlds, this is a very scary place.
You're damn right it is.
See, this place, this doesn't represent the end of you, Ilja.
Not yet.
This place, this dinner,
-represents the end of your title reign. -Tony, Tony, Tony.
Many men have said this before,
but no one so far has been able to do it.
Well, I'm not anybody. I'm the Don of NXT.
If you think what I've done up to this point is impressive,
this Saturday, I'm gonna make it
-look like childplay. -Look like what?
You said it yourself. I'm unbreakable.
But I will give you your respect. You're a force in NXT. You are the Don.
But I am Ilja Dragunov.
And nothing will stop me from leaving
Stand & Deliver as the NXT Champion.
[tense music intensifies]
You see the faces of these wolves looking at you.
You see their eyes just ready to bounce.
I could have taken you out at any point in the walk in here.
Hell, I could do it right now.
But no,
I'm gonna do it while the whole world watches this Saturday.
I'm gonna break the Unbreakable.
And the Don is gonna leave Stand & Deliver the NXT Champion.
Remember Ilja, it's nothing personal. It's just business.
[music fades and restarts]
Enjoy your last supper.
[tense music continues]
[Vic] Has the NXT title been in more jeopardy?
Ilja Dragunov against Tony D'Angelo?
[Book] It's about business, Vic.
[epic music]
[ring announcer] Making her way to the ring, Blair Davenport!
[Vic] Well, Davenport didn't blink last week when this matchup was made.
As a matter of fact, she went on X
and said that she didn't have a soul for Ruca to snatch.
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from the best seat in the house with Xfinity, because it's only live once.
See some deep breaths from Sol Ruca. Ruca could be seeing, Booker,
a lot of red in this matchup tonight.
And right out of the gates there comes Blair Davenport.
[Booker] Speaking of business, somebody's looking
to take care of business each and every night.
-That's Blair Davenport, Vic. -[Vic] Ruca trying to bounce back.
-And even your heart has to feel-- -[Book] What are you talking about,
-my heart? -[Vic] She lost nine months of her career.
As a competitor, as a former Champion superstar,
-you gotta feel for the pain. -[Book] I'm not here to feel sorry
for anybody. It's part of the game. Not a matter of-- If something
like that is gonna happen, it's a matter of when it's gonna happen.
[Vic] Well, Ruca, just one of many that were sidelined by Davenport.
Heinous attacks shocked the NXT Universe when she made a return at NXT Roadblock.
Here tonight, a matchup she's been waiting for for over nine months.
She said time and time again she has thought about this moment,
this match and Blair Davenport, to punish Blair Davenport.
Blair Davenport was the reason she did the extra training,
the extra sessions and every single extra rep
to get back into the ring.
[Book] Yeah. I must say, Sol Ruca was on rise to a meteoric rise
here in NXT. And one shot, one shot by Blair Davenport spoiled all of that.
Let's see if we can regain that momentum here by Sol Ruca.
[Vic] It's safe to assume too, that Blair's gonna try
to test that injured knee, that surgically repaired left knee,
because it was Davenport who questioned how well the surgeon even did.
[Book] It would be smart.
I mean, it's a bullseye on that left knee
and I'm sure at some point it's gonna be exploited.
[Vic] Davenport right back in, got caught again.
And Sol Ruca has been planning on how to use her power
to just drop Blair Davenport.
-How good it must feel! -[Book] Wow!
[Vic] Standing moonsault, cover, hook of the leg, kickout.
[Book] You see that, how effortless that moonsault was, man!
[Vic] You look at the NXT Universe, you mentioned the rise.
Sol Ruca was the fastest rising star at that moment in time here in NXT
and it was wiped away. It was taken away by Blair Davenport.
But an x factor connects followed up with a dropkick.
Davenport right now is rocked.
And now, really, as she flies over the top with a clothesline.
Sol Ruca, I think just trying to compose herself because, you know,
Ruca may overstep that line in this matchup,
thinking about all those moments, all that rehab.
As Ruca showcasing that athleticism. Big kick drop at Davenport.
[Book] So Ruca's doing all the right things right now.
I'm just watching her take her time, not rush anything.
-Ooh! -[referee] Let's go, in here!
[Vic] Well, you saw Ruca go stomach first, and now Blair Davenport
dropping that injured knee,
that surgically repaired knee on the steel steps.
What a matchup this has been. You won't miss a second of it.
Davenport in control.
[Vic] Back live on NXT: Sol Ruca, Blair Davenport.
A fight these two women, specifically Sol Ruca,
has been waiting nearly a year for.
We witnessed throughout the break, Blair Davenport has singled out
that injured left knee, that surgically repaired,
I should say, left knee of Sol Ruca, which is a wise strategy.
But in that break, we also saw Ruca's left leg snap
across that bottom rope.
[Book] Almost such of a hyperextension, but it started with the steel steps, Vic.
But you gotta-- You gotta wonder. Sol Ruca had to expect
something like this was gonna happen in this match.
When you talk about Sol Ruca again, this is the-- Ooh!
[Book] Man!
[Vic] This is that moment you referred to.
Because Blair Davenport, she knows Sol Ruca especially
is that free spirit, being able to fly around the ring,
being able to use her legs to get in to that unbelievable,
breathtaking soul snatcher. But right now for Sol Ruca,
can she find a different gear? Can she dig deep here tonight?
[Book] I mean, if you notice, Blair Davenport
is keeping Sol Ruca in the middle of this ring.
There's not going to be any soul snatching tonight, Vic, I can promise you that.
[Vic] We saw Chip Danning go in and ask Sol Ruca, can she continue?
We've seen one match up here stopped tonight
because of an official, and will we see a second--
-Whoa, both women up and over! -[Book] Wow!
And you start to wonder what length is Sol Ruca willing to go to hurt
Blair Davenport. Both women go up and I don't necessarily know
who got the worst of it, but I can say it appears to be Sol Ruca
who is worse for wear because of the injured--
The formerly injured left knee, which is surgically repaired.
That has been the focal point for Blair Davenport.
[Book] That's all Ruca trying to get some payback, right?
No, in the worst way, she's willing to throw caution to the wind
to get a victory here tonight, Vic.
[crowd chatter]
-[Vic] Ruca trying to-- -[Book] Oh, here we go!
[excited crosstalk]
-[crowd] One, two! -[Vic] Cover.
Kick off by Davenport.
But on one leg, Sol Ruca was able to fly through the air.
You gotta think if you're Sol Ruca, you think about what Blair Davenport
has done since sidelining the competition.
Won Women's Iron Survivor, competed for the NXT Women's Championship.
She took out her competition.
And now it's Davenport one more time trying to take out--
-[Book] Anyway you look at it… -[Vic] Cover, cover, cover!
[Book] Ruca is walking on one leg right now, Vic, come on!
I mean, she-- She went through a hell of a recovery period and right now
look like she's about to be back on the shelf again.
[Vic] What makes a competitor salivate at the chance to hurt another superstar
-like we've seen Davenport? -[Book] It's not about that.
It's about winning, making your way to the top.
Sometimes it's just that person in front of you, they're just in your way.
-Just a casualty. -[Vic] You can look at it that way,
but last week we saw Ridge Holland step away due to the harm he has caused.
That's not Blair Davenport.
Blair Davenport loves to cause others pain.
Sol Ruca blocking out the pain
-and hits a DDT! -[Book] Wow! God.
[Vic] That's what she did at Roadblock, will it pick up the dub tonight?
-And Davenport kicking out. -[Book] Wow.
-Check it out, Vic. -[Vic] I can't believe that on one leg
Sol Ruca is able to overcome the odds
as now Sol Ruca looking for that soul snatcher--
And instead she just got snatched
-and dropped. -[Book] The veteran, Vic.
That's a veteran that scouted Sol Ruca, knew exactly where she was going to be at.
[Vic] And Davenport now planning Ruca and not to be outdone,
looking for the exclamation point-- A counter! Reversal!
Shoulders down. Ruca got her!
-Sol Ruca got her! -[Book] Wow.
[ring announcer] Here is your winner, Sol Ruca!
[Vic] What a victory.
And in the end, it is Ruca who snatches a little bit of Davenport's soul tonight.
Payback.
[Vic] But, Booker, what a night it has been.
As we refocus ourselves because they've been
on separate sides of the building,
it's the main event of Stand & Deliver. There is Trick Williams.
And of course, there is Carmelo Hayes. They are about to have the final face off
before the main event of Stand & Deliver on Saturday. It's next!
[man] Briggs.
-See what Oba Femi just did to Gacy? -Yep.
That ain't happening to me.
-I'm taking the title. -Like hell you are.
-It's gonna be me. -[man] Gents.
Neither of you will become the North American Champion.
I will remain.
What? I hate to pat myself on the back,
but this Stand & Deliver card, it's looking pretty good.
Oh, day.
-I'm okay. I'm okay. -My god.
-Oh, my back. Oh! -Hi, Joe.
Spears with the chair and then Oba. Give me Spears Saturday. Spears Saturday.
-I'm okay. -You know what?
Okay, you and Spears Countdown show on Saturday.
Yes! [laughs maniacally]
[Vic] Oh, the biggest Stand & Deliver just got bigger.
[hip hop music]
[crowd cheering]
[ring announcer] Please, welcome:
Carmelo Hayes!
[Vic] Carmelo Hayes getting ready to headline his second Stand & Deliver.
And the countdown to Stand & Deliver begins Saturday at 11 a.m.
but for this matchup, for Hayes, for Williams,
this hits on many different levels.
[Book] Yes, indeed, Vic. This is a person…
Two friends. I'm talking about brothers to the bone.
Come down to this.
[Vic] Carmelo is of course draped with his personal security,
with additional security surrounding the ring for this final face off.
-[trumpets playing] -[crowd cheering]
-[hip hop music] -[crowd cheering] Whoop that trick!
[ring announcer] Please, welcome: Trick Williams!
[Book] It's about to go down, Vic.
[Vic] Well, even you can sense
-the magnitude… -[Book] Oh, yeah.
[Vic] …of this moment and this match.
[Book] No plan, no driving, just business.
[crowd cheering] Whoop that trick!
Here we are,
face to face.
I guess we should both be happy,
we main event of the biggest show of the year.
But it wasn't supposed to be like this.
Trick Melo Gang build a bond so strong that the whole world had to take notice.
Trick Mellow Gang build a bond so strong,
you and me,
the first two Black men to main events
at PLE WrestleMania Weekend ever.
[crowd cheering]
And as much as I want to be excited about that, happy about that,
I'm having a hard time because…
I'm going to war with the man I used to call my brother.
Well, when you put it like that, Trick, I got to admit…
-[crowd booing] -…you came a long way.
You came a long way from that dark match in SmackDown we had in Virginia.
[Trick] That was my third match ever. Look, I was nervous. I ain't going to lie.
I was nervous. I ain't know if I belonged in this business,
but I looked to my side and you, my brother, was there for me.
Yeah, I remember that. It was like that, Trick.
But one thing you gotta realize,
at one point, it was me and you against the world.
Now at Stand & Deliver,
it's me against you.
And the world's gonna be watching.
They will be watching
just like they watched you ruin everything for everybody.
Nah, dog,
you ruined it.
Oh, I ruined it?
Of course I ruined it, when the hero gets to tell the story, Trick.
Let me put this into perspective for everybody here.
Imagine these Championships were like our girlfriends, right?
I lost the NXT title, you lost the North American title,
and you said you were gonna get your North American title back.
We agreed on that.
But you went behind my back and tried to take my girl, the NXT Championship,
knowing damn well I was trying to get her back. Is that what brothers do, Trick?
Make that make sense, Trick.
Because the look of shock on my face when you got entered
into that number one contendership match, you know what that look really was?
That was the look of me realizing that at the drop of a beat,
you went from my brother to my enemy.
If that's how you want to tell your story, that's cool.
But we both know that's not how it went down.
I started to blow up. You knew it. I knew it.
I came to you, I asked you, I saw you face to face and said, I want to take
a chance on myself, and you said yes. You said you was happy for me.
You even said you did the same thing in your career to get your career jumping.
You gonna come here and pull this with me?
I did say that, Trick. I said that, and I meant that, okay?
I was paving a way for you the whole time.
But you… Man, you wanted to believe all the hype.
You started listening to all these people telling you
that you were ready for a position that wasn't open to you yet, Trick.
Because the whole time, that position was mine, and it's still mine, Trick.
It doesn't matter if I have a Championship or if I don't.
At the end of the day,
you always gonna take a backseat to me.
Everybody here knows it, and I need you to know it right this moment.
Nah, dawg. My days of taking a backseat are long gone.
[crowd cheering]
Oh, Trick, man, you used to be so humble. What happened to you?
Look, I get it. No, no, I get it. I get it. You've been hot for six months.
Congratulations. Wow. You did it. I've been hot for three years,
and I'm gonna break it to you like this, Trick.
Really listen to me here.
They love you when you shining, they love you on the rise.
But when it's the next guy's turn,
they gonna switch on you like Nintendo, quote that.
Oh. Oh, it's making sense now.
This is what the whole thing's been about. This is what you mad about.
Melo, I know you more than anybody else knows you, dog,
and you envious of me.
You envious because the people love Trick Willie now.
And it's written all over your face.
Man. It could be so simple.
Envious of what, Trick? You think I care what these people think?
Hey, at Stand & Deliver, these people ain't gonna be in the ring with you.
I am.
These people ain't gonna be there to help you.
You gonna be standing across the ring from me, and you gonna learn the hard way.
The truth is why I've been on top for so long.
Why I've been the man for so long, why they call me him,
and why it is that, when I shoot, I don't miss.
Nah, dog, you already learned the hard way.
You already had to learn.
I'm gonna be the one to knock you off the hill.
You already learned that I'm the man here at NXT.
If you ain't learned by now, you're gonna learn by Saturday
in Philly at Stand & Deliver.
Everybody's gonna be chanting: "Whoop that Trick."
And then I'm gonna whoop that ass.
[crowd chanting] Whoop that trick! Ooh!
[Vic] Well, Booker, it's breaking down. It's on!
[Book] Ooh…
-…baby, here we go, Vic! -[Vic] How personal can this get?
Saturday, Booker, it's a fight that neither man can afford to lose.
[Book] This was bound to happen. This was bound to happen, Vic!
[Vic] The Wells Fargo Center is gonna be packed
to see Trick and Melo.
Can you imagine what it's gonna be like in Philadelphia?
At Stand & Deliver!