[narrator] Then.
Now.
[triumphant music playing]
[narrator] Forever.
Together.
[man] …I've done this for the last couple of years.
We're just changing lives in a great way.
That's absolutely true.
Adam, Nick, thank you for being here.
As you know, tonight is a big night.
It's our first night of Spring Breakin' and the last NXT before the Big Draft.
It's huge.
It is a big night.
Congratulations on a fine job you're doing as GM of NXT.
Thank you.
You have a very deep talent roster.
I have my eye on a few of them.
Of course, your woman's division is great top-to-bottom.
Thank you.
I think the world would like to see them on Monday.
I'm going to be watching the title match between Ilja and Trick closely.
-I think we all are. -Absolutely.
Like I said earlier, it's a huge night.
And we're going to be changing the lives of numerous superstars.
But tonight, every match matters.
Every superstar is going to be on their A-Game.
After Monday and Friday,
I don't think it's who goes to Raw or SmackDown.
It's who in NXT steps up to take their place.
With that said, I think I can confidently say after tonight,
NXT will never be the same.
[male announcer] It's hard to argue with the General Manager
because here's Trick Williams,
who put his career on the line in order to call himself "champion."
Can he slay the Mad Dragon?
Our champion has been vocal on social media.
The NXT title on the line, in our main event tonight.
The Family arrived this spring break to recoup some old money.
They're trying to [indistinct] this six-man tag team matchup
against the No Quarter Catch Crew.
There's a woman who cannot recoup time.
She lost nearly a year of her career [indistinct]
looking to snatch Davenport's Sol here tonight at Spring Breakin'.
And history, once again, will be made by [indistinct]
who will [indistinct] the first women's NXT Underground match.
That will happen later tonight.
Welcome to Spring Breakin',
in our first Championship match of the night.
[rap music playing]
[bell rings]
[female announcer] The following Triple Threat Match scheduled for one fall
is for the NXT Women's Championship.
[crowd cheering]
[female announcer] Introducing the challenger,
first, Lyra Valkyria.
[crowd booing]
[female announcer] Next, Tatum Paxley.
[crowd cheering]
[female announcer] And their opponent,
she's the NXT women's champion,
Roxanne Perez.
[crowd cheering]
[male announcer] When was the last time you heard the NXT this rowdy, Booker?
This vocal?
[crowd chanting]
[Booker] It's been a minute.
We forgot one thing, Vic. The Prodigy--
The Prodigy, Roxanne Perez.
[Vic] They had you speechless for a moment.
You will not miss a second of the in-ring action here tonight.
Take a look at the field
as there's Tatum Paxley, [indistinct]
and Lyra's taking it right to her.
[Booker] Here we go.
[Vic] All three have the desire to be champions,
to be at the top of the division.
What will it take to be number one?
[Booker] A plethora of talent.
In this division, I must say you must be at the right place
at the right time and have a bunch of talent like Roxanne Perez.
[Vic] We all know that she was not a winner
[indistinct] is right back in from Paxley.
Paxley is-- I don't want to say possessed,
I think obsessed is the right word.
[Booker] There's a method to the madness of Tatum Paxley.
I'm feeling it. I like it.
[Vic] Paxley just tried to use that--
[indistinct] dive and got wiped out by Valkyria.
And the issue I have that I want to bring up to you,
is who does Lyra have a bigger issue with?
Is it Tatum or is it the champion?
[Booker] Let me tell you something. Oh.
Let me tell you something, Lyra Valkyria
learned a very valuable lesson over these last few weeks.
DTA, Vic, you know what that means, right?
[Vic] Don't trust anyone.
It's very interesting that Lyra Valkyria went after Paxley instead of Perez.
This is a Triple Threat Match.
The champion does not have to be factored in the decision to lose the title.
No count out, no disqualification, Pinfall submission.
Center of the ring is Valkyria. Goes up and turns around.
In comes Paxley, Valkyria is soaring through the air with a high cross body.
Paxley, of course, who attacked Valkyria several weeks ago.
Will the former champion be fully focused on the task at hand?
Speaking of Championships,
NXT title still to come, main event,
Trick Williams putting it all on the line, beach ball, no disqualification.
Luca Davenport is also here tonight.
But right now, it's about the NXT Women's Championship.
[Booker] Here we go.
[Vic] This is the danger of a Triple Threat Match.
You must eyes in the back of your head.
There is no Champion's Advantage for Roxanne Perez.
[Booker] You've got to have your head on the silver.
Roxanne Perez, she's been trained for these positions right here.
Knowing that, every moment is a test.
Here we go. Whoa, whoa.
[Vic] Knows it's odd, too, that Perez feels that everyone is out to get her.
[indistinct] as preserving her Championship.
[Booker] As it should be, she's the champion.
She should have that bullseye on her back, but not the higher up, not the--
[Vic] She gets to the weight, shoulders are down, another near fall.
[Booker] You don't expect the offense to make you do this,
having to defend your title this way.
Maybe, maybe Ava overstepped her authority a little bit.
I could be wrong.
[Vic] Maybe Roxanne Perez shouldn't have said
that she could do the GM's job better than the GM does.
There's another roll, shoulders are down.
Another kick out by the former champion.
[Booker] You've never been upset and said something out of place
once or twice. Never?
[Vic] No, but I see who you're rooting for in this matchup.
Another cover and another kick out.
Putting the brakes down. There's Perez, though.
Valkyria, all the way down to the--
[Booker] That's the new Roxanne Perez right there.
By any means necessary, man.
Perez from the top, whoa. Paxley into the cover.
[Booker] Come on. Wow.
[Vic] It was Paxley who told Lyra, "I don't love you like I did yesterday."
She's focused more now on Perez. Perez is barking at Paxley.
Championship again on the line. Triple Threat rules and oh…
[crowd] Oh!
It's my time [indistinct].
[crowd booing]
I told you I throw rock back.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Back Live on NXT Spring Breakin' and NXT Women's Championship on the line.
Many near falls during our break.
These three women are out for gold. Lara Valkyrie out to wipe out the field.
All three women are down.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] With the dream of becoming champion, much like a former NXT Women's Champion,
Becky Lynch, did winning the women's world title.
The same woman, Becky Lynch, that Lyra Valkyria defeated.
Can Valkyria overcome the odds one more time here tonight?
But Booker, as the action continues to go on,
I was thinking, what happens if our Women's Champion,
or any champion in NXT for that matter, gets Drafted?
[Booker] You're just talking about the man following the footstep of Becky Lynch
to defend the Championship wherever, whenever.
That's what it's all about. Whoa, man.
[Vic] WWE Draft begins this Friday on SmackDown.
Extra pressure with the [indistinct].
Keeping a close eye on tonight. Swinging a miss throw by Valkyria.
Paxley now.
-[Booker] Paxley is-- -[Vic] Trying to gain the advantage.
[Vic] Perez is down.
Valkyria lands on her feet again.
These two, they know each other so very well.
Valkyria this time. Oh!
Fishman brainbuster for the title. Center of the ring.
Perez breaks up the count and saving her Championship.
Take another look. Fielding out. Back to live action.
Perez counters inside cradle.
And another near fall in this matchup, and a big, right hand dropping Valkyria.
Back certainly against the wall for Roxanne Perez.
You noted during the break.
this is someone who certainly has risen to the occasion
in the last few years.
[Booker] Roxanne, you know, sometimes last not fair,
but you play the hand that you are dealt.
Right now she's doing a hell of a job.
[Vic] She tries to get Paxley down.
Looking for a submission is Perez. Perez does take out the [indistinct].
And remember Valkyria's injured arm that was damaged by Perez and Paxley.
And Valkyria is going to tap Paxley now. Cross face on Perez.
Perez had an advantage for a moment. Paxley trying to cinch down.
Shoulders shifted, center of the ring.
Valkyria breaks up the count and this matchup's going to continue.
[Booker] It goes back to what I said,
being in the right place at the right time.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Nice combo by the champion, what a way to kick off Spring Breakin'.
Perez into the cover,
hook of a leg on Valkyria, who just got that shoulder up.
And wisely though, Perez is trying to cover Paxley this time.
In another near fall.
[Booker] What an action matchup.
What a way to start off here tonight, Triple Threat action.
[Vic] I'm seeing some frustration on the champion,
who does not need to be factored in the decision.
Into another cover, another count and another near fall.
This is why it's frustrating.
She tried to pin both women and they kicked out, it's frustrating.
She's hitting these beautiful combos, but she can't keep the challengers down.
[Booker] I see no surprise in Perez, she knows this situation.
We've talked about this situation.
You got to go in there and you got to do what you--
Oh, here we go.
[Vic] NXT women's title was defended last year
in a Triple Threat Match, Roxanne Prez was the challenger.
On that night, she did not walk away with the gold.
Valkyria now is trying to get her gold back.
Is she going to be able to take down the Prodigy
and take down Paxley [indistinct].
Here comes the Prodigy, trying to take Valkyria down, nice counter turn.
[Booker] Nice!
[Vic] This is the danger of a Triple Threat Match.
Coming in quickly was Paxley, rolls through--
Oh, big boot to the face.
[crowd cheering]
Looking for [indistinct], countered, big kick.
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] [indistinct] covered by Paxley, oh.
[Booker] Whoa, is that it? Whoa. Bam.
[Vic] Now she's trying to counter Paxley.
This could be her moment.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] She seems to be unbalanced when it comes to romance.
But from the top 450 titles on the line--
Roxanne just got covered.
[bell rings]
Oh, my God. She survived. She survived.
[female announcer] Here is your winner, it's still the NXT Women's Champion,
Roxanne Perez.
[Vic] I don't know if you saw Perez, who just said, "this is my baby."
She was in a war, Booker,
and somehow escaped with a title right here.
[Booker] She was of his own and catapulted up to this position.
[Vic] For all types of purposes, Roxanne Perez was knocked out.
Near fault for Paxley, but that would not be her best chance.
Paxley went from broke from the top 450,
flying through the air with ease and picking her spot at the right moment
with a Prodigy who snakes out the win to retain the NXT Women's Championship.
-[Booker] That was smart, Vic. -[Vic] All eyes on the champion.
And all eyes will be on our main event as the WWE Roster and WWE Universe
weigh in on tonight's NXT Championship match.
[Booker] Dare you?
With the Draft coming up, I'm keeping my eyes on all brands.
Everyone, huge Championship match on Tuesday at Spring Breakin'.
And if I had to place my bid,
I will put my money on--
Ilja Dragunov will retain that title tonight.
I think we both know who's going to win. Three, two--
Of course, it'll be Trick Williams, we're going to whoop that Trick.
And the new NXT Champion, Mr. Whoop That Trick.
[rock music playing]
-Trick Williams. -Trick Williams.
What do you mean Trick?
-Whoop that trick, everybody. -Yeah.
Whoop that Trick.
I'm going with the Mad Dragon, baby. Go Ilja.
[rock music playing]
-[woman] You got a banana? -[woman 1] I did.
Hey, Thea, Did you and Mr. Chase get everything sorted?
Yes, I'm so happy.
But I'm not happy that JC put him on the spot like that, it was rude.
But I'm handling her next week, so that's amazing.
And I'm happy we're all on the same page now.
It's just so much easier that way and I'm just really thankful
that I just have so many amazing people like you, Mr. Chase, Duke, Riley, Kalani--
We got you, girl.
Just so many wonderful people making me better. It's just great.
Thea, you really are lucky.
You have a ton of people that have your back.
I mean, your support system is--
Oh my gosh. Fallon Henley, NXT's hero, everyone.
Baby, you are the most popular loner I have ever met in my life.
Worry about yourself and don't give opinion on others' lives.
Jada, do we have a problem?
-We can, what's up? -I am so sick of--
Don't care.
What's up?
[indistinct]
[Vic] Jada, much like Roxanne Perez, ever the opportunist.
Is that better than calling her a snake?
[Booker] She applies, please.
[triumphant music playing]
[bell rings]
[female announcer] The Family is a six-man tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, the D'Angelo Family.
[Vic] No money, more problems.
The Family coming to collect from the No Quarter Catch Crew.
Six-man tag team match. Next live on Spring Breakin'.
What it do NXT. It's your boy, Tyson DuPont, baby.
He's the [indistinct] and I'm Tyriek Igwe.
-Your boys in the building. -Building.
[Igwe] Next week we're going to debut in front of all of y'all.
The throw down is so strong…
-…but yet so smooth. -Smooth.
We're not afraid to go pound for pound with anybody or any team.
[rap music playing]
[Igwe] Any team that steps up to us is going to get under these butters.
Cuz when these butters get to stomping…
[DuPont] And body starts flying,
-Man, start crying. -Man, start crying.
[Igwe] Come on.
-See y'all next week. -See y'all next week.
Julius, Brutus, Ivy, it has been a while. Welcome back to NXT.
We wouldn't miss this for the world.
The Mad Dragon versus Whoop That Trick, one of the biggest NXT matches ever.
I remember when you guys were here chasing the tag team titles.
And now tonight, Trick is on a chase of his own.
That feels like it was yesterday.
But the momentum Trick's been able to pick up these months,
that's truly remarkable, we've seen it since day one.
The way that he's worked hard,
the way that he's bet on himself and tonight, Kelly,
we'll see Trick Williams slay the dragon.
I don't know if he can slay the dragon, but I guess if anyone can, it's Trick.
-That's right. -The real dealie.
He looks like a Millie.
So what you're saying is, Whoop That Trick.
-Whoop That Trick. -Whoop That Trick.
I like it.
-Whoop That Trick. -Yeah.
-Whoop That Trick. -Okay.
-Whoop That Trick. -Let's go.
[Vic] An announcement was made yesterday in partnership with UFC.
For the first time ever, the UFC Apex will host a WWE event.
This state-of-the-art facility will be the home of NXT Battleground,
our next Premium Live event on Sunday, June 9th.
Booker, get ready because we're headed to Las Vegas.
[indistinct] [Booker laughs]
[Vic] My Brutus, stealing your shtick.
[Booker] yeah, we'll talk to him about that later, I'm gonna sue his ass.
[female announcer] Making their way to the ring,
they are the NXT Heritage Cup Champions.
No Quarter Catch Crew.
[Vic] Oh, this is no laughing matter. Charlie and MC thought that Don
just did favors, I mean, that was their first mistake.
They had a problem, the Family solved it. Pay up.
-[Booker] yeah. -[Vic] The Family's not doing favors.
[Booker] You know what? I do favors.
But that's just me. I feel like it's more--
I feel like it's more making deals.
There's always a caveat.
[Vic] It didn't take long for things to break down.
I don't believe I heard a bell, this matchup hasn't officially begun.
There's Miles Port.
[Vic] Finally, the bell sounds and it's down to the Dempsey.
They're starting things off, but this is spilling all around us.
[Booker] See that shot by Dempsey there?
[Vic] Do you see that takedown?
Look at that takedown from the Don. Right into a submission.
Dempsey's trying to sink in, shoulders down for a second.
He's overpowered D'Angelo.
Simply put, you gotta pay your tab…
Pay me my part!
[Vic] …or you sleep with the fish.
[Booker] Did you see that slam right there? All out Rampage Jackson, Dipsy.
-[Booker] Right now he's feeling it. -[Vic] Feeling that as well.
And I also just heard D'Angelo warn the No Quarter Catch Crew.
This is what happens when you don't pay your bill.
I mean, you take a look at both these squads.
Borne again, trying to stick his nose in business. D'Angelo cut him off.
Can you fathom the Family running NXT?
Can they do it in your opinion?
[Booker] The Don would have to have that NXT Championship.
And trust me, he missed a moment.
He missed a moment instead to deliver. Oh, wow.
[Vic] There's Damon Kemp just openly mocking right now.
The Don, D'Angelo.
And how much upside, though, Book, does the NQCC have?
That means No Quarter Catch Crew.
[Booker] These guys are a team, man. You know, iron sharpens iron.
These guys are on fire right now, Vic.
[Vic] You brought up Tony D'Angelo in that Championship.
Did you approve of Tony D. wanting to win the title at Stand & Deliver?
[Booker] Think about it.
What if Tony D. had used the foreign object?
What if? We could be looking at the champion
inside the square circle right now.
[Vic] With Stacks who's trying to hand over a pair of brass knuckles
for the NXT title on the line here tonight. Williams.
[Booker] It's called a foreign object.
Well, they were specifically, though, brass knuckles.
I'm just saying.
I hear you, but he has an actual distinct game.
And look at that takedown by Kemp who just extended exploded on Luca Crusifino.
[Booker] Styles make fights big right now, both of these teams right here
have two different styles, but I can see a fight breaking out in a heartbeat.
[Vic] In comes Myles Bornee.
Borne genetically though, just off the charts.
I mean, take a look at what Myles Bornee can do in the ring.
[Booker] What I like about this kid, he's bought into the Catch group.
The rest of the Catch group.
Dempsey's got that blue blood pedigree we talk about.
Damon Kemp, University of Minnesota standout as there's Borne--
[Booker] Oh, baby.
[Vic] by Crusifino, who certainly is earning his stripes inside the Family.
Oh, what a dropkick by Borne. Did you see how high he got in an ear?
[Booker] This kid right here, he's a born athlete.
No pun intended.
I see what you did there. You're earning your money.
Luca is earning his as well.
But it's three on one and he's in the wrong point of time.
-[Vic] Calvary. -[Booker] Here we go.
[crowd cheering]
Once again, things breaking down. But Book, look who's standing tall.
It's the Family, it's the Don, it's Luca, it's the Underboss.
-[Booker] I don't like this. -[Vic] You can say it one more time.
He is trying to get control. And there, Damon Kemp.
[Booker] What the-- Wow.
[Vic] He's pulling out all the stops.
[indistinct]
Back live on NXT Spring Breakin'
and six man tag team match of it has been all No Quarter Catch Crew
throughout the commercial break.
And this is really what started it all. It was Damon Kemp.
Kemp, who is elevating not only himself literally,
but he's also up in his game tonight.
[Booker] He is.
Dempsey has orchestrated a great plan here tonight coming into this matchup.
[Vic] Stacks is in trouble.
Charlie Dempsey caught a back elbow.
Stacks creates a little bit of separation
and then a big cross body takes Dempsey down.
But a quick kick out of just one and right back in.
And then nice Dragon Screw takes down Stacks.
And you can see Tony D'Angelo even a little bit worried at this moment.
With Rizzo on the outside and Luca.
Stacks is taking a lot of damage.
And it's almost as if Dempsey was trying to hyperextend the left knee.
Now he's trying to torque it back, looking for maybe a Single Leg Crab.
Dempsey is single handedly dissecting Stacks.
[Booker] [indistinct] because Dempsey just walks Stacks right into that.
And trust me, that knee gotta be beat up. It's gotta be totally ate up by now.
[Vic] Try to bend your knee in the opposite direction.
It's not supposed to. It doesn't work that way.
[Booker] Here we go.
[Vic] [indistinct]
Two for one dropkick, German suplex combo. Into the cover goes Borne.
And is just able to kick out with Stacks.
[Booker] He's unbelievable. He's a hell of an athletic.
See the height on that dropkick
[Vic] It was very much up there, the second time tonight.
Speaking of being up there, the energy will be through the roof.
NXT Championship main event, Dragunov-Williams.
Dragunov's title versus the NXT career of Trick Williams.
A plex that wasn't perfect in a near fall as Stacks continues to fight.
But now that Single Leg Crab is cinched, is deep
and the fire has to be burning through the back of the Underboss.
Beautiful transition by Charlie Dempsey and right now he's sitting in tight.
He's sitting in tight right now.
[Vic] Trying to get over to the rope desperately is Stacks.
He's got to navigate his way free somehow.
And now into an ankle lock goes Dempsey, but Stacks is up.
Can Stacks break the ball? That's certainly one way to do it right.
Dempsey all the way to the outside. In comes Borne.
Stack's able to sidestep Borne, he's right there.
Reach out, make the tag.
[Booker] Don't let him make the tag.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] The Don got yanked. I don't know if a tag was actually made or not.
[Booker] No, no.
[Vic] And now, officially, the official sees that the Don is tagged in.
And Kemp, he gets dropped.
Borne, for his troubles, goes down. Kemp goes flying. Borne goes flying.
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] Dempsey, why don't you come get you some too? Spinebuster!
[Booker] You're kidding me.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd counting]
[Vic] I don't think they have that written up in the game plan.
[Booker] No, that right there was a little mistake, a big mistake.
Oh, yes.
The Don was looking to forget about it. Chop block from behind.
And we know the injuries, the knee injuries,
the history for the Don--
Certainly, a little slingshot suplex into a neckbreaker.
Another nice combination offense from this two,
pouring into the cover, no one is around.
And you gotta give credit to the Don.
The Don is somehow able to kick out and he is in a lot of pain.
D'Angelo is hurt right now. Dempsey can smell it.
Dempsey, with a vicious knee, double underhook suplex, bridge.
The referee is in position, shoulders down.
And that might have just given Stacks enough time to break up that count.
[Booker] I don't think the shoulder was down.
The referee couldn't make the count.
Chip Danning is showcasing great officiating,
unlike the NBA officials.
-[Vic] Oh! -[Booker] Oh!
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] That came out of nowhere. That knee just dropped.
Crusifino, the Don is up, swings wildly, Full Nelson.
Dempsey tries to lock the hands. The Don tries to fight, breaks the grip.
Coming right back in. [indistinct] Dempsey.
[Booker] What a spot punch. Wow.
[bell rings]
[Vic] The Dodgers pinned the Heritage Cup Champion.
[female announcer] Here are your winners, the D'Angelo Family.
[Vic] What a high impact six-man showcase.
And maybe now, Book, the No Quarter Catch Crew will pay up.
[Booker] Wow, what a spinebuster, Vic.
[Vic] That was so nice, let's see it twice.
First, we talked about a great combination offense.
We saw some there from Luca and Stacks.
But in the closing moments, take a look at the elevation,
the torque at the nasty landing by Charlie Dempsey.
And I just to say this one more time,
the Heritage Cup champions have been defeated.
Tony D'Angelo, the Family, staring a hole through the No Quarter Catch Crew.
[indistinct]
You'll better pay.
[indistinct]
Do you want the cup? [indistinct]
I really appreciate it.
Let's go, just get a good all angle, okay?
Yeah, let's go.
So we're gonna keep it super simple for you.
-Tell us how you felt in the moment. -Okay, cool.
So did you know what Braun was going to say?
Know what Braun was gonna say? No chance. I have no clue.
Before the moment, in the moment.
We're lucky if whatever he says makes sense.
[man 1] Baron. Oh, you can keep rolling. This will make for some great content.
From a true king to a pretender.
I heard you were leaving NXT,
so I put together this little going away basket for you.
You put this together.
Goodbye.
I don't know where you heard that.
I think what you're hearing is there's a lot of people who hope I'm leaving NXT.
Yeah, well, you know, I get it.
Your partner's up there on SmackDown having the time of his life
and he's not worried about you at all.
But let's face it,
you're gonna strap your wagon onto the next second generation superstar,
who'll probably be bigger, he'll be better, he'll be more handsome
than any other wrestler you've been with and come to think of it, I accept.
And another thing, you're welcome.
Okay. What I do know is that dude is a tool bag.
And there's no way that beard is real.
[Vic] It certainly means a lot coming from someone like Corbin.
Someone's even low by his standards.
[soft music playing]
[bell rings]
[female announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, representing Otm,
Jada Parker.
[Vic] An altercation in the women's locker room has led to this.
So get your popcorn ready, Ms. Parker one-on-one with Fallon Henley.
And this match is going to start in moments
here live on Spring Breakin'.
[soft music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] What a matchup this has been between these women on Spring Breakin'.
And how important is every match right now in the women's division.
[Booker] Leading into the Women's North American Championship,
trying to be a part of that.
Every win is very important, Vic.
[Vic] Big right hand.
How about that?
[indistinct]
[Vic] She's got a nasty side to her.
We've seen that aggressive side of Henley come out,
but the same can be said for Parker.
Nice takedown, unique offense and a kick out.
Who will make history?
Who will be the very first NXT North American Women's Champion?
I want to bring their issue back to this matchup
because why would someone like Jada mock
Fallon Henley for trying to be a leader in the women's locker room?
[Booker] Let's think about it, Vic.
Do you think Jada Parker is looking for a leader?
Don't you think she can find her way around there?
Do you think she needs [indistinct] to direct her? I don't think so.
[Vic] …there's others that we've seen.
And oh, a nasty tumble for Fallon. We've seen others like Kelani Jordan.
-[Booker] Yeah. -[Vic] Like Thea Hail.
[Booker] Yeah, you heard what Ms. Parker said, right?
Get your house in order before anybody else's.
[Vic] You don't think Henley has it together? You agree with that?
[Booker] Henley has a whole lot of tools in the tool bag, I said many times.
But if she could just stay focused and think
about what she needs to do, she could be champion again.
[Vic] Maybe one day she could be the Women's North American Champion.
Maybe she'll be the first ever North American Women's champion.
[Booker] Oh, man.
[Vic] Parker, who continues to impress with every single showing.
[Booker] Do you know? She's thinking about two things.
Just two things, you may know what they are.
-[Booker] Chicks and Championships. -[Vic] No, I don't think so.
[Vic] There's no doubt she's becoming a force with an Otm.
X-Factor of sorts is still to come. And this one actually is now official.
Baron Corbin, Lexis King.
They're gonna go one-on-one tonight here at Spring Breakin'.
And look at Parker overpowering Fallon Henley.
The NXT universe is trying to rally Fallon,
who's able to create a little bit of separation.
It comes up, goes over, trying to get Parker down.
Shoulders are down. Shifting the weight.
Nice counter in another near fall.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] That's a way to take her off her feet into another cover.
Another hook of the leg and another near fall in this matchup.
Jada Parker talks about Fallon Henley getting her business in order.
When do Parker needs to worry about the rest of Otm?
The gentleman on the outside.
[Booker] Why don't you just let Scrypts worry about that and let him do his job?
Which I think Scrypts is doing a hell of a job with that team.
Okay? Okay. Mind your business, Vic.
[Vic] You're the one with the two Hall of Fame Rings.
We look back to the ring
and Parker continues to wear down Fallon Henley.
And ever since that high-impact offense we saw in the corner,
Parker has been focusing on the midsection, on the ribs,
driving the air out of the lungs of Fallon Henley.
This is sound strategy by Parker.
[Booker] It is. One would think
that Fallon Henley would have more experience
and none of that is making any difference right now
because Ms. Parker is handling business.
[crowd booing]
[Booker] Whoa. Wow.
[Vic] Fallon is trying to handle business in her own right.
Maybe with that last headbutt, she woke herself up getting her second,
maybe her third win in this matchup,
but a big forearm takes Parker off her feet.
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] And now Fallon fired up another big right hand.
Look at this combination offense from Fallon Henley.
Face first into the knee. Parker's down.
Fallon picks up momentum. Right back in.
Crawling into the cover, will it be enough if Parker--
There wasn't a lot of kick out.
[Booker] Talking about frustration, look at the her eyes.
Don't look too confident to me.
[Vic] Fallon Henley is trying to negotiate her way.
And big swing and a miss from Parker.
Fallon up and over, is able to roll right through, charging back in.
Parker's swinging wildly, this could be the moment for Henley.
This truly has been a back and forth matchup and--
Throw first. Fallon. And bam, teardrop, hip check.
[Booker] Good night.
[crowd counting]
[bell rings]
[Vic] Big win for Parker.
[female announcer] Here is your winner,
Jada Parker.
[Vic] And I gotta give you credit because Scrypts on the outside noticed.
Parker, you gotta get your foot back underneath the rope to win.
As Parker continues to stack up the bodies and the W's in NXT.
[rap music playing]
Ungrateful.
That's what I think of when I hear the name Thea Hail.
I gave you a free road to success,
a one way ticket to the hottest attraction in NXT.
I even stood behind you in hopes that one day you would realize
that Jacy Jayne always knows best.
But Thea, did you fall and smack your little head on the pavement?
Or maybe I missed the part where you say,
"thank you for everything that I've done for you."
I took you under my wing.
I made you into everything that you wanted to be.
You should be kissing the ground I walk on,
begging for my wisdom on your hands and knees.
But instead,
all you did was show that you're an ungrateful little girl.
So next week at Spring Breakin', week two, I'm going to end you.
And, Thea, you're going to learn that gratitude
is not an option, but a debt that you will repay to me.
[crowd cheering]
[woman 2] Being a legend gives Natalya confidence, rightfully so.
But that confidence, la confianza,
will be her downfall.
If she's confident enough to think she could handle being overseas
on a rigorous touring schedule
and then waltz back into NXT,
into my domain,
she better think again.
Natalya, come to NXT Underground, you're entering my world.
[rap music playing]
You claim no one can fight like you.
Well, now is your chance, Lola, to show me what you're made of.
[rap music continues]
[woman 2] While you're out there being a legend,
I'm preparing to become one at your expense.
[crowd cheering]
[rap music continues]
[Vic] There is the beau along with Karmen Petrovic,
who are headed to the ring to make history
as the title will sign the contract along with her opponent next week, Vice.
for the first ever Women's Underground Match.
This is going to take place next live on Spring Breakin'.
JD McDonagh,
here to see the NXT Championship match between Dragunov and Williams.
So what are your predictions?
Me and Ilja have a lot of history together.
We've got one of the greatest rivalries in NXT
So I think I can speak with more experience than most
when I tell you if you want to beat him, you have to hospitalize him.
And speaking of someone that's done both,
I know Trick Williams isn't that guy. I think Ilja's gonna retain tonight.
Oh, thank you very much. Vic, Booker, back to--
Kelly! Come, Pete. Trick Williams versus Ilja Dragunov.
Tonight. Can you believe it?
These boys are gonna smash the spuds out of each other.
Pete, it's happening.
My money's on Ilja, the guy is a bad man.
We've both fought him and he's absolutely solid.
But don't forget, Trick Williams has bounced back every single time.
So tonight I think he's got the tekkers, Whoop That Trick.
[Pete] Right.
Bye. Well, without further interruption, Vic, Booker, back to you.
[Vic] Thanks, Kelly. NXT alum here for our Championship main event.
As our General Manager, Ava is in the center of the ring.
As NXT general manager, one of the most important parts of my job
is continuing to push this brand into a new era
and breaking glass ceilings.
And that is why I am honored to host
the contract signing for the first ever Women's NXT Underground Match.
[crowd cheering]
Now, at this time,
I would like to bring out our competitors for this historic event.
First, accompanied by her corner person, Karmen Petrovic and Natalya.
[crowd cheering]
[rock music playing]
[Vic] Well, it's quite the Canadian connection.
Natalya, Karmen Petrovic.
And there has been no fear in the eyes of Natalya when whenever you're around her
and you bring up the name Lola Vice.
[Booker] This is big, man.
-[Vic] It's history making. -[Booker] First ever
[Booker] Women's Underground. Oh, yes, man.
Natalya, if you'll please sign.
Natalya, please sign.
[man 2] Love you, guys.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting]
All right.
And now her opponent, Lola Vice.
[crowd booing]
[pop music playing]
[Vic] Look, we know the MMA background.
Lola Vice as confident as anyone in NXT.
[Booker] Will you please shut it?
[Ava] Lola.
[pop music continues]
Ladies, it is official. History made.
You just sealed the deal, Lola. So who's in your corner?
Natalya, you're so stupid.
You're more worried about who's in my corner
than what I'm about to do to you in the Underground.
But let me make something clear.
Just because I shake my ass doesn't mean I can't kick your ass.
[crowd cheering]
-Lola-- -Next week…
Next week, we're making history.
And next week, I will break you.
[crowd booing]
Lola, from the very first time I met you, I knew that you had an ego,
one that needed to be kept in check.
The thing about me, the difference between me and you
is that I respect where you came from.
I respect that you came from fighting in a cage.
But you do not respect me.
You do not respect that I was made in the dungeon.
[crowd cheering]
And if you can survive the dungeon, Lola, you can survive anything.
I respect the Superstars of our past.
I respect the Superstars of our present.
But if you are a Superstar who'll lead us into the future,
I'm going to beat some respect into you.
[crowd cheering]
So, Lola, next week…
[crowd chanting]
Next week, in our NXT Underground Match, I want you to bring everything you have,
because I'm going to tap your ass out.
[crowd cheering]
You can try.
But when the lights dim, your fate is in my hands.
The fastest hands in the division.
And my training partner will make them even faster. Come on!
[rock music playing]
[Vic] Well, you can see the look on the eyes of Natalya,
her former partner.
The first ever two-time NXT Women's Champion,
the Queen of Spades is here.
And Lola Vice, Booker, now has a loaded deck
heading in to the Underground.
[Booker] Now you can start talking, Vic.
[crowd chanting]
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting]
Natty,
I think you're smart enough to kind of tell from the atmosphere
your chances have gone from slim to none.
[crowd cheering]
You'll see, when it comes to fighting around here,
the most dangerous woman in NXT is aligned with the baddest woman in WWE.
[crowd cheering]
So, Natty, there's still time for you to get out of this gracefully.
If I was you, I'd take that contract and tear it up immediately.
Especially if…
If this is your training partner.
[crowd] Oh!
[Vic] Oh, boy. We're getting a taste for next week.
[Booker] Oh, baby.
[Vic] It'll be the baddest versus the best.
[Vic laughs]
Booker, we're headed to the Underground.
Next week on night two of Spring Breakin'
calming down because earlier today, Ridge Holland arrived here at NXT.
[Holland] …the big victory over Joaquin Wild last week.
It's a star getting my arm raised.
It's been a rough few months, but it's time to rack up those victories
and show people that I can earn success the right way.
Cheers.
Bravo, Ridge. You know, for a second,
it looked like you believed what you were just saying.
You need to leave me alone.
And that tone,
maybe you do finally realize what it is that you are capable of.
I know I do.
So why not embrace it, Ridge?
Yeah. You and I both know what you want to do right now, don't we?
Give in to those thoughts, Ridge. Or better yet,
let them out.
I know what you're trying to do, and you can't rile me up.
I'll be seeing you.
[Vic] Maybe Shawn Spears doesn't know the man.
The challenge is…
[bell rings]
[female announcer] The following is a Beach Brawl match.
Introducing first, Blair Davenport.
[Vic] No rules, just right for Davenport meets Ruca.
Beach Brawl next.
Good evening, this is your former two-time NXT champion
just letting you know we are about to take you back
to the good old days
where we left everyone beaten and broken.
And if you don't have an army or a little miracle in your pocket,
you're going eight miles out and six feet under.
The Authors of Pain, Rezar and Akam.
Their destiny is clear.
The Final Testament is coming for all the titles
that will be our dynasty.
We are bringing destruction back to NXT.
[man 4] [indistinct] Axiom prepare.
[woman 3] So save The Final Testament.
Bringing back the old days, destruction.
These guys are coming in and ruining our Championship celebration.
Yep. Well, they're freaking monsters.
But frankly, I couldn't care less.
They're coming after our NXT Tag Team titles,
Somehow, some way, we will beat the Authors of Pain.
You see, I love that energy. Screw AOP.
The main Roster tag teams are coming in here demanding the opportunity.
We can't even catch a break.
-Absolutely. -Yeah.
We're sick of all these teams coming here trying to take those tag team titles.
-After all, this is NXT. -Right?
It's crazy.
Crazy. Oh, hey. Nobody else will say it, so I will. You guys--
Were you saying something?
No.
Yeah.
[Vic] Oh, no, Book.
Edris doesn't need seven more years of bad luck
as we see some of the tools of destruction in this Beach Brawl.
[rock music playing]
[female announcer] Making her way to the ring, Sol Ruca.
[Vic] And everything you see, Book, is legal.
Surfboards, beach chairs, kickboards, and even that--
That was a nice surfboard.
I don't know if she needs to break that, but--
Already playing to Davenport.
She loves this sort of matchup. No rules, just right for her.
No disqualification. Pinball submission must happen inside the ring.
Does this situation need to end between these two?
Let me be brutally honest.
[Booker] I agree with you.
I mean, the things should [indistinct] tonight, but you gotta agree with me.
So Ruca reignited this when she came back from that injury.
[Vic] The official got hit with a beach ball.
There are no disqualifications.
[Booker] You don't agree.
You don't agree with me, right?
-[Vic] What did you say? -[Booker] So Ruca reignited this--
[Vic] No, because she ended it
and then Davenport came to the ring
literally last week, who tripped her up and cost her a match.
So she continued to ignite it. Those are just facts.
[Booker] …ultimate reality you're living in. I'm just saying.
I'm just trying to be unbiased here.
[Vic] All the extra reps in the ring,
the mental hurdles to get back in the ring for Sol Ruca,
Blair cost Sol a year of her career. Blair has targeted so many others.
And Sol wants to end Davenport, make her pay here tonight.
Isn't going to the beach supposed to be relaxing?
You take the Winnebago out every week.
[Booker] Yeah, but it's a little different with Sol Ruca.
She's a cool chick that doesn't mind getting into a fight and I love that.
[Vic] Got that picnic bench out and with nasty intentions. Oh!
[man 5] Good, Sol!
[Vic] Sol bounces off the bench.
She thought Davenport was done. That being Ruca, she was wrong.
Now she wants to put the issue to bed once and for all.
You got to also understand both these women just despise one another.
We've talked about it already tonight.
Every matchup so important.
The NXT North American Women's Championship.
Since it was announced, every woman in the locker room has had their eye
on more information about that title from our General Manager.
Take another look at the impact, face first.
-[Vic] Ruca went off that steel post. -[Booker] Just got serious, Vic.
[Vic] And would you give Blair the advantage in this sort of environment?
Is that something we can agree on?
[Booker] Knowledge, wisdom, experience?
Davenport has that.
But as far as heart, that's something that you cannot measure.
And so Luca has an abundance of that.
[Vic] What did you call it earlier? A foreign object.
[Booker] Yes.
[Vic] Some would say it was a steel chair.
And there's evil, evil intentions in the eye of Blair Davenport.
Landing on judges. Give it a 10, it's splash time.
There goes Davenport.
Again, pinfall submission has to happen inside the ring
and looking just to ride the wave, maybe to a victory.
Don't miss a moment of the beach ball. NXT's live.
[woman 4] Come on, Ruca.
Back live here on NXT Spring Breakin' in Beach Brawl
in full effect between Blair Davenport and Sol Ruca.
And they have been battering each other with everything you can get your hands on.
Bam. On the beach, that double foot stomp.
And then take a look at this. As Michelangelo would say, "calabunga."
Bad landing for Sol Ruca, who's now battling back against Davenport
and It was Davenport who proved she was not done with Sol
after interfering in her match last week.
Sol asked for this matchup, which has brought us to this--
[Booker] Sol Ruca has a lot of heart. She's trying to make a hell of a comeback.
But like I say, you got to agree with me, she did reignite this situation.
This could be over and done with, I think.
[Vic] Super kick under the jaw. Sol Ruca now with little extra--
[Booker] Oh, beautiful.
[Vic] It looked like that knee brace caught Davenport in the ribs.
Davenport is able to kick off.
I bring it back, you got to go back to me.
Blair cost Sol Ruca a year of her career.
Of course, Sol Ruca would want to come back and go right after Blair Davenport.
If you want to go back to the beginning--
[Booker] I'm going let it go.
But you talk about old stuff. Oh, beautiful superkick.
[Vic] I'm talking about the here and now. There's Davenport,
who has the warmth of an ice pick and just got caught.
Big kick from Sol Ruca, who's hoisting up Davenport.
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] Nice transition into the power bomb, center of the ring.
And this beach ball is going to continue.
[Booker] Talk about those wins and losses.
[Vic] Bam. Big power bomb, though, was not enough to put Sol Ruca away.
[Booker] What about those wins and losses? It's a big match.
Whoever walks away with the victory, is going to--
Oh, and stop.
-[Booker] Big shot. -[Vic] [indistinct]
It was countered with a German suplex, hook of a leg…
-[Vic] …and near fall match. -[Booker] What a matchup.
Vic Laird Davenport, who salivates
at the chance to hurt others, whether it's physically, or emotionally,
might start having a little bit more fun at the expense of Sol Ruca.
Davenport, face first off that surfboard.
In the official only here to count of three inside the ring,
No count, no disqualification. You're talking about-- Oh!
[Booker] Oh, wow.
[Vic] Ruca was looking for that cartwheel DDT
you talk about when she made a return.
Davenport has felt the effects of that DDT,
but now Davenport
is looking to plant Sol Ruka.
[Booker] Davenport was in the drop zone for a second.
Found her way in this position right here trying to sneak out the back door.
[Vic] In front of the NXT universe…
-[Booker] Here we go. -[Vic] Sol Ruca…
[crowd cheering]
-[Booker] Good God. Bad. -[Vic] Through the picnic table.
[crowd chanting]
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] What lengths these two will go through
to finally put the situation between the two to rest?
-[Booker] No disqualification. -[Vic] There is not. It's a Beach Brawl.
[Booker] Must be a definitive victory here tonight in this matchup.
Oh, baby. Oh, my God.
[crowd counting]
[bell rings]
[Vic] Ruca snatching the soul of Davenport
[female announcer] Here is your winner, Sol Ruca.
[Booker] Wow. Beautiful, Vic.
[Vic] You see some of that emotion flowing through Sol Ruca,
who has waited nearly a year
for revenge,
for redemption, and to snatch the soul from Blair Davenport,
which she did here tonight.
[rock music playing]
[Vic] And now, finally, Sol Ruca can move on
from Blair Davenport.
What the doctor say?
[woman over the phone] He said everything was checked out. I'm fine.
That's good.
Hey, mom, gonna fight tonight. I need for you to fight, too.
I will, and I need you to do something for me.
I need you to Whoop That Trick.
I love you, momma.
[woman over the phone] Me too.
All right.
-What's up, man? -What's going on, man?
Big night. How you feeling?
Hey, look, bro, my last chance at this NXT title.
My career's on the line tonight, but I love this place.
I've been there, I know the feeling.
Against a man I haven't beaten before.
I mean, the pressure's on. I thought the pressure was on that Stand & Deliver.
I thought the pressure was on during that cage match.
Nah, tonight is the pressure.
No pressure, no diamonds.
I know you lost the Dragunov in the past,
but you've been through so much.
You need to take that loss, that pain, that betrayal, and you need to use it.
It is not a burden, it's a weapon, because it's made you stronger.
It's built you for this moment in time. It's made you, you.
And there's only one Trick Williams,
and Dragunov hasn't beaten that Trick Williams.
When I won the NXT Championship, it changed my life.
But I needed to give every ounce of myself to do it. Are you willing to do that?
Are you willing to give that to slay the Mad Dragon
and win the NXT Championship?
-I'm ready for it. -And Whoop That Trick
-Johnny Wrestling. I appreciate you, dog. -Go get him.
-Yeah. -It's your night.
I mean, Booker. How big is tonight? How massive is our main event?
For Trick, man, it's Vegas, this car is going all in.
Go big or go home, man. Oh, yes.
That is on the line for Trick Williams.
You brought up Las Vegas. That's why they pay him the big bucks
because a major announcement was made yesterday.
in partnership with UFC,
NXT Battleground will be held inside the state-of-the-art UFC Apex,
Sunday, June 9th in Las Vegas.
But the question is, Book, who will be the NXT champion?
Come to our next premium live event, NXT Battleground.
[rock music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[female announcer] The following contest is scheduled for once fall.
Introducing first, Baron Corbin.
[Vic] Oh, we saw what happened yesterday between Corbin and his opponent.
Baron is looking to shut the mouth of Lexis King next.
Five, six, seven, eight.
On our way to the live event
Come with us and we'll ride in style, okay?
Bye-bye.
[man 6] We had a breakdown, but the Meta boys,
we got our hands dirty and the tools out.
[man 7] No, we didn't. Look at us.
[Jakara] Getting way too out of hand, Lash and I had to handle business.
[Lash] And we did that, Meta girl's up. You already know.
[Jakara] Look at this boy. Oh, look, he's still a man.
[man 6] So we're getting some beauty sleep on the way, recovering.
And Lash was on her [indistinct].
[man 7] It was really funny slamming the break like [indistinct].
-Yeah! -Whoa!
[Jakara] You'll have to excuse him,
but I brought the snacks because only the best for Meta-Four.
Wow, we really accomplished a lot in like 10 minutes.
-We made it. -It was eventful.
Let's go!
[rock music playing]
[Vic] We don't do car trips like that.
Making book, hitting the road, making the towns.
[Booker] Don't even think about it. Forget it.
[female announcer] Making his way to the ring, Lexis King.
[Vic] Here's someone I'm sure would love to throw in a car with you.
The front seat, the back seat, riding shotgun. Maybe even let him drive.
What does a victory do for Lexis King tonight?
Because King again has talked his way into another opportunity.
[Booker] Are you talking about the TV star? Oh, yes.
[Vic] I'm not talking about Corbin.
[Booker] It skyrocketed his confidence straight to the moon, yes.
[bell rings]
[Vic] I don't know why I'm asking this.
[Booker] TV star. The TV star, Lexis King. I like this.
There's something about this kid, Vic. Something about him.
[Vic] What?
Think about it. I'll come back to you. Do you agree with King,
that Corbin needs to hitch his wagon to someone. Well, like himself?
[Booker] Yeah, I agree with that one.
No, no I agree with that 100%.
But it's not going to be someone like Lexis King.
He's not looking for a [indistinct].
He's not looking for someone to [indistinct].
Or anything like that to start it. Oh, no.
[Vic] Corbin is now having himself a little bit of fun.
And what does it say about King when someone like Corbin,
we know his track record, finds you to be annoying?
-[Vic] …you to be too much. -[Booker] Sometimes it's hard.
[Booker] Look in the mirror and see a reflection of yourself.
[Vic] Into the cover, hook of the leg.
[Booker] Baron Corbin, once upon a time,
[indistinct] in his own right, a young up-and-coming superstar.
Oh yes, man.
[Vic] Corbin has gone from golfing with Trevor Lawrence
to dropping Lexis King here at Spring Breakin'.
But this is a serious question. How does Baron--
[Booker] He's going to need a mulligan after this night.
[Vic] How does Baron Corbin evolve after the success he's had
with someone like Bron Breakker?
[Booker] You asked, did Bron need Corbin or did Corbin--
-[Vic] Yes. -[Booker] Did Corbin need Bron?
[Booker] I said the experience factor.
He perhaps may have needed someone like Baron Corbin. Yes.
But to keep the start going, Vic,
he's going to have to go out and just keep working.
But there's a lot of young talent that want his spot, Vic.
[Vic] Corbin is showcasing that strength and power.
But it is King who does kick out at one.
Still to come, the NXT Championship, the main event tonight at Spring Breakin'.
And it wasn't a fancy drop kick, it wasn't high like Myles Borne,
but it was low and it took down the much larger--
[Booker] On purpose.
[Vic] I said that, it was low and it took him down, damn it.
[Booker] I extended the deal.
-[Vic] We agreed. -[Booker] Okay, thank you.
[Booker] Get a man some props here.
[Vic] I was trying, but you're jumping down my throat.
You need some candy. Here, take some of my candy.
You need to sweeten up to it.
[Booker] Look, don't get hot about it.
[Vic] Nice snap.
It went to the spine, it went Lexis King.
And King is now raining down elbows right into Baron.
Following it up into a cover, referee, and only a one count.
Yeah, so he called Baron a pretend king earlier. Did you hear that?
[Booker] I did hear that.
[Vic] He was taking a shot at you too and all the former ring winners.
[Booker] Me and Lexis King have somewhat of a relationship,
some agreement that King to King, player to player,
we know what's happening.
[Vic] You formulated that as you said it
to ensure it's politically correct and doesn't upset him.
[Vic] We also talk about [indistinct] decide King and Queen of the Ring.
They will be crowned on Saturday, May 27, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
But Lexis is looking to crown himself tonight by taking out Baron Corbin.
Corbin, with a nice reversal, telegraphed it.
And King tried to make him pay right back
to the lower base, right back to that knee.
[Booker] Perfect game play, but he's going for that shot. Oh, yes.
-[Vic] Rounded Corbin-- -[Booker] Could that be it?
Lexis King and a kick out.
[Booker] Normally, that's it right there.
Lexis King, [indistinct] on Baron Corbin right there, Vic.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] King is talking trash.
[Booker] Don't play around with him, Lexis, don't play around, he's a vet.
He didn't allow Corbin to get back to his feet in almost two years.
Corbin, as soon as he got back to a vertical base, threw a lariat
that knocked down King and he follows it up
and now it's Corbin who's feeling it.
[Booker] Oh, baby, that lone wolf, he's feeling it, Vic.
[Vic] It took a lot of strength to get King up and over.
And one more time with that cutter.
Is this going to be enough to keep Lexis King down?
And another near fall as King was able to kick out.
[Booker] Give King props right there for kicking out of that big shot there
landed by Baron Corbin.
[Vic] He does have the presence of mind to slither out of the ring
[Booker] He's trying to create that space, Vic.
[Vic] Corbin realizes-- Oh, right out after him and got caught.
[crowd yelling]
[referee] Three…
[Vic] The referee's count has started.
King would be very happy to take a count out, but look who's back.
Back into the ring, it's Baron Corbin. And another super kick under the jaw.
-[Booker] Walked into it too. -[Vic] And King, wait a minute.
King, feet on the ropes.
Great job by our official.
[indistinct]
[Vic] Great job done.
And again, Corbin, with an extra oomph here at Spring Breakin'.
-[Vic] Hurry. -[Booker] Oh man.
-[Vic] It caught me by surprise. -[Booker] I thought it was it.
[Booker] King needs to move quick.
[Vic] King is [indistinct]. Official!
[crowd] Oh!
-[Vic] Oh! -[Booker] Oh, yeah.
[Vic] …In the Crown Jewel, where Lexis King--
And then he corners Baron Corbin in the center of the ring.
-[crowd counting] -[bell rings]
[Vic] And that's the biggest win of King's career.
[Booker] Give it up.
[female announcer] Here is your winner, Lexis King.
[Vic] By hook or by crook,
but no doubt, it's a crowning moment in the career of Lexis King.
Why are you touching me? Why are you touching?
-What do you think about that? -Are you excited?
That's the King.
[indistinct]
That's the TV star I was talking about. That's the guy.
Speaking of stars, they're all here tonight
for our massive main event for the NXT Championship.
Trick Williams is taking on Ilja Dragunov here at Spring Breakin'
and we've seen him all night.
And there you see the NXT alum entering in to the NXT universe.
Can Trick slay the Mad Dragon
or will Zar's reign continue in NXT?
[instrumental music playing]
I know y'all feeling it because I'm feeling it.
NXT, we marching into a new era. NXT, tell them what we're going to do.
[crowd chanting]
[rap music playing]
[Williams] Maybe I haven't beaten him and I have to take everything he's got.
[Vic] Dragunov-Williams for the NXT Championship.
Trick, he's got to remember the drive that wants to make him a champion.
[bell rings]
[Williams] If I want to be the man,
I need to slay that Mad Dragon for the NXT Championship.
[Vic] Trick, the Mad Dragon is ready to spit fire.
[Dragunov] You got your NXT Championship match at Spring Breakin'.
Trick, you are a risk-taker, but here is the biggest risk you will ever take.
When I beat you, you'll leave NXT.
[crowd cheering]
[Williams] Yeah. If I can't defeat you, if I can't slay the Mad Dragon
for that Championship, I don't belong here.
I accept your challenge as Spring Breakin'.
[rock music playing]
So tonight it's either Whoop That Dragon and become your NXT champion
or it's the toughest goodbye I've ever faced.
Over the past year, Trick impressed me
with his dedication to the art and his determination to try and beat me.
This is about the NXT Championship and I'm the one to dethrone Ilja.
And it brings me no joy to say that he will fail again…
[bell rings]
…and again…
[crowd cheering]
…and again…
[bell rings]
…and again tonight.
[Williams] And if I don't win, I'll leave NXT and feel incomplete.
Tonight I have to beat Ilja Dragunov to prove it to myself
that I'm ready to be the man in NXT.
[Vic] They meet for the NXT Championship, night one of Spring Breakin'.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] We'd like to thank Jahreal for Paradise, an NXT Loud theme song
for NXT Spring Breakin' from the EP guidance
available now on Apple Music and Spotify.
Let's take a look at week two of Spring Breakin'
because the tensions have reached a boiling point.
Jacy Jayne questioned the gratitude of her former friend, Thea Hail.
Next week, Hail looks to unleash health onto Jayne
at Spring Breakin'.
We will make history
with the first ever Women's NXT Underground Match.
The tie up we'll meet Lola Vice, who will make history at Spring Breakin'
live next Tuesday.
It'll be a true battle of the big men when Ivar looks for gold against Oba Femi.
Will the Viking Raider be the one to alter the destiny of the champion?
The North American title is on the line
at Spring Breakin', night two, next Tuesday.
And more gold will be up for grabs
as the intimidating, destructive AOP
faces the speed and resilience of the champions.
Will next week be the final chapter for Axiom and Frazer?
We'll find out at Spring Breakin', week two.
To close week one, it's main event time and Sarah Schreiber
is currently standing by with the champion.
[pop music playing]
Excuse me, Ilja Dragunov, we are moments away from your title defense.
-Any final thoughts? -Trick has gained my respect…
…but all I have in this life is my family and my Championship.
And Trick's not going to change that
because I am forever [indistinct].
[crowd cheering]
Good luck tonight, champ.
[suspense music playing]
Let's head over to Byron Saxton, who's talking to the challenger.
How you doing?
[crowd cheering]
Excuse me, Trick Williams, do you have any last minute thoughts
before the biggest match of your career?
Byron, do you know what this is?
Either I win tonight or I leave NXT for good.
Either I'm y'all's champion or I'm a bust.
And either I prove myself right or I prove myself wrong,
either way I'm going to fight.
And that's one thing, one thing you need to know about Trick Williams.
I fear no man.
So I can live with tonight, either it goes good or it goes bad.
Now like my mama said, let's Whoop That Trick.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting]
[Booker] What? Yeah.
[crowd chanting]
[Booker] I like it.
Oh, yeah, man.
That's Trick, he's ready man, he's ready.
Oh, yeah.
[Vic] It's a Game 7 mentality. It's win or go home.
But was it wise, Book, for Trick to risk it all here tonight?
[Booker] I said it earlier, where to go home? Oh, yeah.
[Vic] NXT alum, would you call this a locker room sellout
for our main event tonight?
[Booker] Yeah, everybody want to see it, everybody wants to be a part of it.
Where to go home?
Well, there is our champion, who was willing to face Trick.
If Williams puts it on the line, which he did. It's Dragunov.
In your two-time hall of fame opinion, is he truly unbreakable?
He definitely has that unbreakable cloak of invincibility.
And to beat this man, you're going to have to separate him from his senses.
Like JD McDonagh said, you're going to have to hospitalize this man
to take that Championship from around his waist.
[Vic] Just a reminder, you will not miss a second
of this massive Championship main event here at Spring Breakin'.
[triumphant music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[bell rings]
[female announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall
is for the NXT Championship.
Introducing first, the challenger,
Trick Williams.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting]
[female announcer] And his opponent,
he is the NXT Champion,
Ilja Dragunov.
[Vic] As we get this match started, real life happens, Book, right?
We heard from Trick Williams, who was on the phone earlier with his mother.
His mother is in the hospital. Our thoughts are with you, Momma Williams,
as her thoughts are with her son. He's heard from the Family,
from friends, received advice from Johnny Gargano.
"No pressure, no diamonds."
Trick Williams will have to bring it tonight.
And Dragunov is already right out of the gate, showing his will.
[Booker] [indistinct] same situation,
in which he was definitely not in a good position
to [indistinct] out there to build him to become the World Heavyweight Champion.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Tonight is the biggest match in his life.
And a nice standing sidekick answered back with a kick by the champion.
The challenger, with a boot caught. Dragunov is now looking in the eyes.
Oh, the challenger.
[Booker] I don't like this strategy that Trick is trying right now.
[Vic] Just knowing you've never beaten an opponent
[indistinct] a competitor, Trick Williams is owing three against him.
[Booker] Definitely, especially a matchup like this,
like I said, you win or you go home.
Trick has to pull it out.
[Vic] Trick Williams,
who did a lot of media, said he doesn't view
the previous matches with Ilja as failures.
He saw them as steps towards success, learning moments.
He knows he can slay the Mad Dragon.
And DDT though, by Dragunov.
[Booker] I tell you right now, this guy's been in a lot of battles, Vic.
Don't matter who it is--
[Vic] Constantine Special, falling right into the cover, title on the line,
center of the ring, and Trick Williams almost lost his NXT career
in another half second in Dragunov's foot, [indistinct].
If Williams loses, he must leave NXT. It's all or nothing
here tonight as Dragunov is looking for a power bomb.
Williams shifts his weight,
trying to shift his balance, but gets over and they planted.
The thing that's worried me, the air has really been taken out
of the NXT universe, has it not?
They're not on their feet or chanting, they're trying to rally.
Maybe at this moment, Trick Williams,
but Williams hasn't even had a storm yet for Dragunov to allow him.
[Booker] I think everybody in this arena feels the pressure
that Trick Williams is under here tonight.
Nobody wants to see Trick leave this arena.
[crowd cheering]
[Booker] That's respect, baby. That's respect.
[Vic] But we've seen this in the past and you got to wonder for Trip Williams,
the adrenaline he had coming in the match, he's flowing like Dragunov.
And these two now beat the hell out of each other for the NXT title.
Dragunov, charging in, big knee over the jaw. Williams might be out.
Dragunov fired up. Who's walking out NXT champion?
My title, my pride.
Champion and challenger both right now in a precarious position.
The NXT title is on the line.
It's the main event of Spring Breakin'. If Trick Williams loses, he's out of NXT.
And, whoa, I think Trick Williams might have been able to shift his weight
in that final moment.
He was holding on for everything he had.
And Dragunov, worse for wear at this moment.
And Trick's got a strike.
But look at Dragunov answering right back.
I mean, how impressed are you with the champion's ability
just to stay calm and composed?
[Booker] Dragunov took a bad spiel there.
This kid, he believes in the art of fighting, the pain is his friend.
He's going through many battles before [indistinct]
[indistinct] of the world. This guy, he's a master of his art.
[Vic] Something else Dragunov has said time and time again.
"Power doesn't panic."
But there could be panic in the eyes of Williams if he looks up
to see Ilja Dragunov going coast to coast.
Title is on the line. Trick's NXT career is on the line.
Into the cover and Williams was a half second away
and Dragunov is almost in disbelief.
But these two have been on a path to this moment, I mean, take another look.
Coast to coast. It was Ilja who believed Trick cost him at the Great American Bash.
They met at Heatwave.
And that's really where you can pinpoint Trick's coming out party,
so to speak, when he started to believe in himself
to become an Iron Survivor, to become the ultimate Iron Survivor.
And right now it's that same mentality,
that same adrenaline, that same belief that has Williams to his feet.
[Booker] Trick just made a major move
to get himself back in the game… Oh, yes, man.
[Vic] Trick answer the power bomb in his own right, the champion is hurt.
The champion is down. The challenger is now stalking the Mad Dragon.
[Booker] Yeah.
[crowd cheering]
H bomb from Williams to Dragunov.
Will it end like this for the Zar? And a kick out.
[Booker] I like this Trick that admires work,
keeping the gas pedal down.
I like this, man.
[Vic] Could be looking for that Trick--
Oh, Torpedo Moscow from Williams to win the title.
Dragunov got the right shoulder up and Trick Williams now
is unloading the heavy artillery, Booker.
He's unleashing everything because he knows it's all on the line.
It's all or nothing.
His career, his livelihood is on the line at this moment in this match.
Bam. Big kick from Dragunov.
Hoist it up, Williams.
Oh.
[Booker] The window just closed, Vic.
That window of opportunity that I talk about.
It just closed very, very tight.
[crowd chanting]
And this is about the NXT Championship.
Think about it, Ilja.
[crowd cheering]
[indistinct]
[Vic] What is on the mind of Dragunov?
Williams' sentiment countering it.
Booker, get out of the way.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] The referee is using some discretion here.
He knows just how big this is.
[Booker] Oh, here we go.
Here we go. Oh, shucky ducky, quack quack! Oh, yes, man.
Oh, yes.
[crowd yelling]
[Vic] The [indistinct] is firing up. [indistinct] firing up the NXT universe.
And Trick Williams is laying it all on the damn line tonight.
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] We know, Booker.
these guys are both game time players, they'll give you 100%
and if they can give you more, they'll figure out a way to do it.
And right now the tank's closing in on E
and Trick Williams will have to find another gear
because we know Dragunov will not stop.
He'll continue to push through and persevere.
Pain is his friend.
And right now, Dragunov is somehow trying to overpower--
[Booker] Oh, yes.
This is Dragunov's wheelhouse. Here we go.
Oh, my God, man. And this story for Williams could be coming to an end.
[crowd yelling]
Dragunov, with every last ounce.
[crowd chanting]
-[Vic] Another H bomb. -[Booker] Wow.
-[Vic] Williams career is over. -[Booker] It's over. Oh, no!
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] The dream is alive.
[Booker] Wow.
[Vic] How bad do you want it if you're Trick Williams?
How bad do you want to retain it if you're Ilja Dragunov?
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] From the top,
What? Booker.
Booker, did Dragunov couldn't capitalize? It looked like Dragunov hurt his wrist.
Into the cover in that little bit of a moment.
Booker, that move in a moment might have been what just saved Williams.
[Booker] Just open the gear.
Trick, you better get in, son. You better get in.
[crowd chanting]
German suplex, Williams is back to his feet though.
Knee to the back.
Knee to the back of the neck. Into the cover.
[crowd] Oh!
[Booker] Wow.
You got to be kidding me.
[Vic] You can sense it. NXT universe is rising "champion,"
looking at the challenger,
who will strike first.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Trick shot, Trick shot,
[crowd counting]
[bell rings]
[Vic] Booker, William slain the Mad Dragon.
[female announcer] Here is your winner.
The new NXT champion,
Trick Williams.
[crowd chanting]
[Booker] Oh, yeah, babe.
-[Booker] That's it. -[Vic] This place is shaking.
[Vic] After everything that transpired in this matchup
from Dragunov's H bomb after H bomb,
Trick Williams would not be denied.
And in the end, bam.
Unlike what happened at Vengeance Day, it was the Trick shot that struck first.
Williams broke the unbreakable.
[crowd booing]
[referee] Go, go. You've got one minute.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] What a moment.
The new NXT champion.
[crowd chanting]
[Booker] Oh, yeah.
[Vic] Booker, he took nothing away from Ilja Dragunov.
The Zar carried this grand with honor. You cannot praise him enough.
That's Williams celebrating with the NXT universe.
Let the party begin…
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] …tonight.
Trick gave every ounce of energy,
every ounce of himself to slay the Mad Dragon.
From a sidekick to a champion.
This is a new era being led by Trick Williams. That's all it is.
And that's all it's gonna be.