[Announcer] Then,
[epic music playing]
now,
forever,
together.
[music stops]
This is the biggest moment of my life, and I'm ready for it.
[announcer] Wes Lee, the greatest North American champion ever.
[Wes Lee] I'm the new standard as the NXT North American champion,
-and I will risk everything to keep it. -[Announcer] Most title defenses.
Longest single reign in the history of the North American title.
[Wes Lee] I'm a champion.
I want to prove that I can compete against everyone. Multiple, multi mans.
[Announcer] He's never satisfied. He wants to prove more.
-[Wes Lee] Open challenges. -I worry you're gonna waste time.
[Wes Lee] I'm gonna do it again. Who's stepping up?
[announcer] Wes Lee is putting himself out there a little too far.
The challenges, you've already proved to be the North American champion.
[Wes Lee] You should understand what I go through.
Proving yourself day in and day out.
I was determined that more meant truly solidifying my legacy
of being the greatest North American champion in NXT history.
But in the process, I spread myself too thin, and it came at a cost.
All of you
cheered and supported and gave me the strength to do
things that I never imagined I could.
That support won't help me right now. It won't bring back the feeling
to my legs, and it will not eliminate the excruciating pain that I am in
just by standing in the ring talking to you right now.
It's gonna take surgery and time.
I had three ruptured discs affecting two separate nerves, causing numbness
from the waist down and muscle atrophy on my right side.
I had a three-hour surgery to correct this.
It was a microdiscectomy of the L3, L4, and L5 discs.
I should have heeded all the warnings from everyone around me.
I may have flown too close to the sun and burned,
but I still rose from the ashes.
[Announcer] He's here! Wes Lee's back!
Wes Lee eyeing up the champ, Oba Femi.
The king of the West side has returned to NXT.
And now it's time to get back to work.
[indistinct cheers]
-You're the man. Come on. -I missed this.
It feels good to be home. We got one goal in mind, though.
Let's go, man!
[crowd chanting "Wes" ]
[crowd cheers and applauds]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Wes Lee!
[Vic] Man, Book. Does it feel good to see Wes Lee back in NXT.
[Book] It really does. You can look at all the hard work
Wes Lee's put into his body this time out. And trust me, he's gonna need it.
Coming off of a surgically repaired back. Oh, yes. But I'm glad to see him back.
-[Vic] You gotta think about this too. -What's that?
[Vic] He's back, but he's jumping right in the deep waters here tonight.
[Book chuckles]
[rock music with drums building up]
[announcer] And his opponent, Josh Briggs!
[Vic] He's big, he's bad, he's Briggs.
Did he have a point? And I want to go back to last week.
He said, "West doesn't just get to jump the line
now that he's back on Tuesday nights."
[Book] You know, first of all,
Briggs don't look too impressed of Wes Lee being back.
But to your point, just like Roxanne Perez, Wes Lee, he lost
his championship due to injury.
He should be number one in line for that championship.
It should be called "interim championship" as far as I'm concerned.
[Vic] We're gonna stay on the flip side, maybe Lee has earned
the right to jump the line and, whoa, able to roll right…
…through. And I guess we can forget about the feeling out process for Wes Lee.
He's been cleared, he's been training.
He talked about it just moments ago. We heard the L3, L4, L5 disc for Wes Lee.
Lee now crucifix shoulders down. Briggs able to roll through.
Shift that weight slightly, and it's hard to argue as…
Shoulders down once more, a kick out.
Lee didn't make the North American title special.
He put that title on the map.
[Book] Greatest of all time
as far as the North American championship goes.
Tonight we were looking at Wes Lee. He's back.
We'll see exactly what he has.
-[Vic] Near fall. -[Book] Oh, whoa.
[Book] That was close.
[Vic] He did so, though, at a frantic pace and it was at the cost
of his own health. You said multiple times he was doing too much, too quick.
Briggs was looking to put a footprint right on that lower back.
[Book] I talked about the battles, the wars that Wes Lee was putting
himself through ahead. Wes Lee always fought up to the competition.
He did oh so well, just like that right there. Beautiful, man.
[Vic] No real effects yet for Wes Lee,
but how tricky can a back injury be to navigate?
The back injury for me, the one that put me on the shelf
for about two months, I had to lay in bed, and I thought my career was over.
-Just like Wes Lee at one point. -[Vic] It's not over.
He's back here tonight taking on Josh Briggs.
Both men focused on Oba Femi, who is the current North American champion.
Josh Briggs certainly wants to slow the pace on this match up.
Does not want to let Wes Lee get any momentum behind him, not allow
the NXT universe to rally around Wes Lee
because we've seen Wes Lee do many remarkable things inside that ring.
-And almost on point, almost on cue. -[Book] Too much space there.
You gotta keep this young man right here real close to the body.
[Vic] We haven't seen Lee take any high risks yet.
And Lee, looking down,
looking to fly, got caught. The power of Briggs on display.
[Book] Don't think about it, Briggs. Just do it, son.
[Vic] Oh!
That certainly will change the complexion of a match up.
And look at Wes Lee using his environment.
[Referee] Four!
[Vic] Wes Lee picking up right where he left off.
[Book] Big Josh Briggs is finding out what this young man is all about here.
-Here we go! -[Vic] Looking for a cardiac kick,
Wes Lee got caught in a back breaker. Wait a minute, Booker.
Look who's making his presence felt. And, oh, just dropping back.
First was Lee, followed by a big splash. Briggs is in control.
Going into the hook of the leg. And a kick out. Wes Lee's being tested.
Briggs is in control. Don't miss a second of the action on NXT.
[crowd clapping]
[Vic] Josh Briggs has been focusing on the surgically-repaired back of Lee.
Throughout the commercial break, we saw Lee go spine first into the steel steps.
We have been joined, as you saw before the break,
by Ivar, who's joining us on commentary.
Thanks for coming out.
[Ivar] Yeah, it is great to be here and finally be able to show the world
that I'm more than fur and face paint.
[Vic] On that topic, last week you had it tough,
with the North American champion Oba Femi.
[Ivar] Yeah, well, I guess he lived up to the hype, let's just say.
And you know what? Oba Femi may be the future,
but the present is sitting right next to you.
-[Book] Oh, my God. Say that again. -[Ivar] The present's sitting right here.
-[Book] Oh, okay. All right. -[Vic] You wanna question him?
[Book] I meant the part before that, but I got you.
[Vic] We saw Josh Briggs a body shot from Wes Lee.
Wes Lee may have been out for the last six months,
but he knows that it's stand and deliver. It was two broken ribs
that Briggs suffered, and it's Wes Lee now going to the body. He did his homework.
He came in tonight prepared.
[Book] He came in prepared, Vic, but you got to still think about his back.
You got to think about all the time, the rehab.
And right now, I think Wes Lee came back a little earlier.
Josh Briggs got a bullseye. Got a bullseye on that spot.
[Vic] Right back to that lower back did Briggs go.
Again, there is a target where the scar is on that surgically-repaired back.
How much more can Wes Lee take? Into the coverage
and just able to kick out was Wes Lee.
And take another look to see the impact, the back bending.
And one more time, listen to them.
Feel that impact of Wes Lee in the center of the ring.
[Book] That's a great game plan,
being executed right now by the big man, Josh Briggs.
I'm gonna tell you right now, there's something waiting
at the end of the rainbow for Josh if he can win this match here tonight.
[Vic] And we know
for Wes Lee that he will not give up.
Still to come here tonight, Trick Williams, the NXT champion
on the Supernova Sessions.
What is in the envelope being carried by Lash Legend?
-What a kick. -[Ivar] That was in there.
[Vic] Lee answered right back for a second time.
And Ivar, you're sitting here.
What do you think of both these competitors in there?
-Dropping Briggs to the outside. -[Ivar] They work hard, but not as me.
[Book] Oh, I don't like this sight right here, Vic. Pack it up.
[Vic] You can say that one more time. No risk Wes Lee won't take.
[Ivar] A little too close for comfort. Get off of me!
[Vic] And again!
[crowd screams in surprise]
I think we should have done what you said, Booker, and pack up and move on.
And I just looked up Wes Lee. Bruises, welts all over his back.
I look to my left, Ivar was driven into the barricade.
I look up in the ring and Briggs is down. Lee is up. Lee looking to fly.
-[Book laughing] He got all of it. -Wes into the cover!
-[Book] That did… Wow! -[bell rings]
[Vic] Lee back in a big way!
[announcer] Here is your winner, Wes Lee!
[Vic] How good that must feel for Wes Lee to have his head…
Wait, right here in front of us, Booker.
These two, Briggs, Ivar, beating the hell out of each other.
Oh, you gotta be kidding me. On your first night back.
-[Book] Oh, my God. -Wes Lee throwing caution out the window!
Wes is back. But there is the North American champion,
who's enjoying seeing these three just brutalize one another.
[Vic] Earlier today Roxanne Perez, our rebellious women's champion,
arrived for her main event. Championship defense against the brash,
the flamboyant Chelsea Green of Smack Down.
A huge main event still to come here tonight.
What way to kick off the night, but what a main event we have to come.
Oh yes, my girl Roxanne Perez's gonna prove why she is truly the prodigy.
A great main event, women's championship on the line later on this evening.
But now let's go back to last week's main event, Spring Breakin' Night Two,
when we went into the underground.
[announcer] The following contest is an NXT underground match!
[drums bang loudly]
-[Vic] The best. -[Natalya] I'm gonna break her.
[drums bang]
-[Vic] Versus the baddest. -[Lola Vice] You're entering my world.
One of these women will make history.
[drums stop]
-[crowd cheers] -[bell rings]
[Book] Oh, taking it right off. Oh, yes.
[Vic] This is gonna be a grounded pound, physical affair.
[drums bang]
These two women are willing to destroy themselves.
-[drums bang] -[crowd cheers]
And Natalya trying to fight through the pain right now.
-[Book] Wow. -Putting pressure all over the knee.
And we've seen her Uncle Bret use this same sort of maneuver.
[Book] That knee gotta be in a lot of pain.
[Vic] Sharp shooter.
[Book] She got that, Vic.
[Vic] Baszler with a carafuda clutch. Petrovic…
…going out to save her friend, making Baszler pay. Big back fist.
And now raining down forearms. The official steps in.
This is over. Lola Vice knocks out Natalya.
[Vic] What a main event last week, but will Baszler pay tonight?
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall
Here comes first, accompanied by Lola Vice,
Shayna Baszler!
[Vic] As we just witnessed,
it was Baszler who played a crucial role in Vice's victory last week.
Petrovic. Baszler. One on one. Next.
Boys, it was a heck of a title defense you guys had last season.
Definitely shows why you're champions.
We're just getting going, but you guys are an inspiration.
One day, we hope to call ourselves champion.
Champions? [laughs] I don't know if I heard that right.
You just got here and already aspire of being champions?
Charlie, how does that work out with them?
It's actually funny, considering you couldn't even win your debut match.
Hold up, man.
Ain't no shame in losing to two guys like Gallows and Anderson.
They're vets.
But the scary thing for you in this locker room
is we're only gonna get better and more comfortable.
Here's a bit of advice, fellas.
When you step in the ring with the NQCC, you're never gonna feel comfort.
-Just pain. -Okay?
My boy Tyriek and I, we ain't afraid of pain.
We could take it and we could dish it out.
[indistinct arguments]
We're good.
-Settle. -What is that? Jeez.
-Look at this pair of good brothers. -Yes.
Handling that good brother business.
Getting rid of all these Raw and Smack Down tag teams.
That's not too sweet, boys.
-I don't know what is. -Oh, throw it up.
-I think we're good. -Yeah, we're good.
That right there is exactly why those two brothers
are going to lose those tag team titles.
[sword swishes and pings]
-[upbeat music] -[crowd cheers]
[announcer] Accompanied to the ring by Natalya
Karmen Petrovic!
[Vic] Are we ready for this?
More importantly, is Karmen Petrovic ready?
Her game face is on and rightfully so.
[Book] Yeah, Karmen, I noticed a lot just last week. She's growing up
right before our eyes. She just debuted in 2023. Keep your head on a swivel!
-Oh, yes, man. -[Vic] I'm glad you bring that up
because it was a massive strike from Petrovic
which dropped Shayna Baszler two weeks ago
ahead of last week's underground match up,
-and we had the best seat in the house. -[Book] What an underground match up.
Natalya, Lola Vice… Whoa, man.
Let me tell you, it could've been a different outcome
if it weren't for the compassion of "Renaissance Woman" Nattie Neidhardt.
[Vic] That is very true. You saw earlier the third degree black belt
of Petrovic, maybe looking for the same knockout strike
she hit Baszler with several weeks ago. Charging right back in.
But look, Shayna Baszler, she's been someone who here at NXT has held
the NXT Women's championship.
As a matter of fact, no one has held the NXT women's title
more than the Queen of Spades. A total of 549 days.
[Book] Not just that. I mean, she's been on Elite XC
as well as Strike Force, she's done it all.
As far as the fight game though, we're going to find out exactly what level
is Petrovic fighting on right here tonight.
[Vic] Referee trying to use his discretion. He's right looking down.
[Book] Uh-uh!
[Vic] The arm's not supposed to… Metal!
[Book] God, man.
[Vic] And Baszler, of course, has no remorse for anyone
as Natalya worried about her friend.
If Natalya was worried last week, she's certainly gonna be worried this one.
[Book] This is called "on-the-job training," man.
[Vic] Well, it's a new time in NXT as the Whoop That Era is ushering in
its first ever set of live events
in Lakeland on Friday, Gainesville on Saturday.
Don't miss a chance to be part of the excitement in a city near you.
The future is now.
And right now it is Shayna Baszler dissecting Karmen Petrovic.
Is Shayna Baszler… I want to take a second.
-Is she the baddest woman in NXT? -You know
everybody that comes from the main roster back to NXT think that same thing.
But the competition is stiff. Let's not look past Karmen Petrovic.
-She's down right now, but she's not out. -Comes to being the baddest.
[Vic] The woman in front of us is Shayna Baszler.
A lot of us believe she's the baddest one walking around.
[Book] Give me some hot Cholula green to go with that.
Back into the match with Shayna Baszler, to meet Zelina Vega…
Shoulders down, nice roll up. And almost a quick one for Petrovic,
who gets hit and into the cover off the lariat is Baszler.
Petrovic able to kick out. Baszler will meet Zelina Vega
in the opening round of the Queen of the Ring tournament.
But look at Baszler.
-Right back to the body. -But look at the eyes of Karmen Petrovic.
There's no quitting. She's been competing since she was 17 years old,
and this is just another obstacle.
What did I say about obstacles? Over, under, round?
Sometimes you got to go straight through it.
[Vic] Petrovic now out of desperation, able to turn things around
as Natalya on the outside cheering on Petrovic,
who is looking for that spinning lariat
and instead a belly to back suplex.
Turning her inside out and right back to work.
Joint manipulation done by Shayna Baszler, who means all business right now.
-[Vic] Ooh! -[crowd screams in surprise]
[Book] Petrovic made an amateur mistake there,
just showing a game a little early right there.
[crowd chanting "Petra"]
[Vic] A lot of worry in the eyes of Natalya.
Quite the Canadian connection between Natalya and Petrovic.
They've done a lot of training. Look at Petrovic now fighting back.
And that own kick hit Baszler so hard she knocked herself off her feet.
[indistinct crowd cheers]
Certainly feeling the effects, trying to drop anything she can.
Slice in right through Baszler, right into the back, into the cover.
Able to get that right shoulder.
But Karmen Petrovic right now, certainly, as we like to say, in the deep waters.
She has taken a physical pounding in this match up because Shayna Baszler
has focused on a body part and has dissected her.
And she's focused on that left arm and, oh, that was a unique kick.
[Book] Yes, it was. She gotta be thinking of that spin kick.
It has delivered many, many times, but not tonight.
[Vic] These two women battling it out. Of course, all the women in NXT
took part in a combine and… Wait a minute!
Forget the combine for now. Into the submission.
Carrafuda clutch, center of the ring, Petrovic.
-[bell rings] -[Vic] Pass to town.
[announcer] Here is your winner by submission,
Shayna
Baszler!
[Vic] Out of nowhere, Baszler putting asleep Petrovic
as Baszler and Vice are victorious just like last week.
And speaking of which, let's go back to last Tuesday right here on NXT.
Fallon Henley showed a new side of herself.
[Vic] This one, I mean, it was last Tuesday in a match up.
Fallon Henley saved Thea Hail. Thea Hail was taking on Jacy Jayne.
Locking into submission, this Kimura forcing the tap.
The biggest win for Thea Hail.
But Fallon Henley had enough… and bam!
Dropped Thea Hail last week
to the shock and awe of everyone, including Chase U.
[crowd booing]
Even now, watching that back, I still don't see why she did that.
If she had a problem or felt some type of way,
She could've talked to me, or Thea. She could have talked to anyone.
-Seriously, what kind of friend does that? -Not a real one. Facts.
It took everything in me not to smack her in that combine yesterday.
Well, Kelani, if you wanted to smack me so bad, why didn't you?
-Because I thought we were friends. -Ah, friends. You see, that's my problem.
I have spent my entire career helping all of my friends.
But from here on out, Fallon comes first because I don't need friends to become
the first ever Women's North American champion.
All I need is for Ava to tell me that I qualify.
Girls, what happened to you?
-You have got to be kidding me. -No, no.
[indistinct arguments]
She doesn't act like this.
[Vic] I was trying to talk about this moments ago,
but the entire locker room wants the opportunity to make history.
Who will qualify for the Women's North American Championship match
taking place at Battleground? We find out tonight.
Up next, the women's combine.
[rousing music begins]
[narrator] Twenty of the best superstars competed in the NXT Women's Combine.
One goal in mind, finish in the top 12, advance to the qualifying match stage.
All for the opportunity at Battleground
to become the first Women's North American champion.
The combine consisted of nine grueling events testing four sections.
Speed, power, strength and conditioning.
It started with speed and the 10-yard sled push,
measuring increasing speed and accelerating power.
Women driving as fast and hard as they could 'cause every second matters.
Then it was the 10-yard sprint measuring controlled acceleration.
Getting out of the blocks was paramount for each woman.
Wrapping up the speed portion was the in-ring shuttle drill,
testing change of direction.
Hitting the ropes takes precision and technique.
After the speed drills, two women became early leads on the leaderboard
Chase U's Thea Hail and Kelani Jordan. Thea and Kelani put themselves
in a great position to advance as the combine moved on to power.
-[rousing music continues] -[contestants cheer]
-[upbeat music] -[crowd cheers]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing the NXT Heritage Cup champions, No Quarter Catch Crew.
[Vic] We know the Catch clause is in effect. So which two members
will compete against Tyson and Tyriek?
It appears to be Dempsey and Bourne. And as I look around.
Booker, where's our official? Where's the referee?
[Book] Let's get somebody out here quick.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, I've just been informed
that the referee for this match is…
…unavailable.
[crowd yells in indignation]
Therefore, the special guest referee is…
…Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo!
-[crowd cheers and applauds] -[rousing music]
-[Vic] You look befuddled. -[Book] What does this be?
-[Vic] I think it means… -[Book] The question.
[Vic] Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo's…
Who am I to question the dime? Look, he's got a referee.
Look at that slide. Did you see that referee slide?
That was smooth as silk. Even ring for the bell. Nice and smooth, too.
I mean, isn't it nice that The Don and the family are able to get…?
[Book] What's nice about it, Vic?
[Vic] Means we can have this match up, Booker, we got an official referee.
[Book] We only have one official.
[Vic] Luca Crucifino just handed me a note that Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo
did in fact get his officiating license. Into the cover. That was a two count.
That was a near fall.
What are you…? Stack stepped up. What's wrong with that?
[Book] I'm just wondering. I'm all about being legal.
I'm all about, you know, the rules, Vic. Doing things the proper way.
[Vic] Let's focus on this match up then.
Tyson and Tyriek had a rough going last week.
Earlier today, these two teams ran into each other.
It was not necessarily a friendly conversation.
And, oh, there was nothing friendly about that. Tag.
This kid Tyson, he's very confrontational.
-[Book] And I like that in the big guy. -[Vic] Let me ask you about this.
Do you agree that Tyson and Tyriek are only going to get better
with each match up? Into the cover, hook to the leg.
Dempsey kicks out.
[Book] Going out on a weekly basis, calling out, you know, the opponent,
stepping up to the occasion, you're only gonna get better.
The thing is, it's not gonna happen overnight.
[Vic] Dempsey not necessarily trying to get the official's attention.
Tag was made. This is Stacks' first match.
as a referee, got to give him some credit. A little leeway, right?
[Book] Look at the tag team continuity. Tyriek and big Tyson
just coming off with a big double accent.
I like these guys. A lot of motivation here, Vic.
[Vic] A lot of motivation also for The Don and the Family as they look on.
Oh, nobody home.
Nice job by Miles Ford, who follows up with that pick.
[Book] Perfect drop kick right on the snout. You feel me?
[Vic] I feel you. They just felt the drop kick
as well as the NXT universe looking around at the No Quarter Catch Crew.
[Book] I call that mean.
[Vic] It was Dempsey who called out Tyson and Tyriek for losing last week.
You're only as good as your last match, right? And the referee, taking this job.
[Book] What the hell?
[Vic] The referee had the presence of mind to turn around for the count.
[Book] Become on here, Stacks. Do your job.
[crowd yells]
[Vic] Big uppercut and Dempsey right into the midsection.
[Book] This man right here will tie you up like a pretzel. That's stiff.
Look at him. Oh, my God.
[Vic] Looking for the submission. Center of the ring.
Stacks is in there looking at the submission as well.
A bit of a game is being played though, by The Don.
-[Book] Big man Tyson. -[Vic] Dempsey trying to go up, go over.
We gotta wonder too, Book, as we see another tag be made.
-I'm just throwing this. -What is it?
Wouldn't it have been easier just for No Quarter Catch Crew to pay up?
Just to pay their bill, pay The Don, give them the green, the cash?
[Book] What are you talking about? Paying somebody else?
[Vic] They needed to pay a bill. They had a job done.
They didn't pay, and now they are paying for it.
-[Vic] Nothing? -[Book] No.
Would you not pay a bill?
Do you go to the store and not pay?
You know what happens? Steve Austin beats you up.
[Book] The store… Don't bring that up.
[Vic] Into another cover, hook of the leg.
[Book] No!
Rookies almost got a big win, the biggest win of their young careers.
[Vic] But again, aren't you only as good as your last match?
That brought us here.
[Book] It is what have you done lately, especially in this business.
-[Book] Catch Crew. Oh, by God! -[Vic] Nice German suplex.
[Vic] Referee doing a great job of checking the shoulders,
making sure they're both down.
And a kick out just in the nick of time.
-That was close, Brook. -That was slow.
What do you mean slow? He made sure the shoulders weren't out.
[Vic] Oh, big right hand from behind. Cover. Who got him?
-Tyson and Tyriek got him. Oh wow! -[Book] You got to be kidding me.
[announcer] It's Tyriek.
[Vic] Massive upset.
And it's like you said, Book, you're only as good as your last match
if you're the No Quarter Catch Crew. Congrats to Tyson and Tyriek.
Oh, my goodness, Chelsea,
words cannot describe how fabulous it is to have you here at NXT.
Ariana, this is a dream come true.
The thought, the mere possibility of you becoming our NXT Women's Champion.
-It warms my heart. -Exactly.
I have been through so many nasty locker rooms and trashy cities.
I've dealt with awful Adam and Sir Nicholas, the prickles.
And finally, I have found someone who is almost as perfect as me.
-And she's a beauty queen. -Do go on. I won't stop you.
Seriously, you must win the women's championship tonight.
Oh, I will.
For every little girl, every little beauty pageant princess.
-For the locker room. -For the locker room and myself.
And for Georgina as we guide her along her journey.
-We? -Amen.
I must go deal with my Michin problem now.
But I'll be back victorious.
Bye.
I can't take this anymore. That's it. I'm done.
[Vic] I can't really blame Gigi Noah.
[Book] She got a contract she can't get out of.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first Michin.
[Vic] Well, here's a superstar who returned to NXT last week.
Michin is back in the ring one on one with Ariana Grace.
This match up is next.
Roxanne, tonight you defend your NXT Women's Championship
against Chelsea Green
-in a match that Ava… -Just threw together.
Yeah, I'll say it for you, but this isn't about Ava.
And honestly, this isn't even about Chelsea. Tonight is about me.
When you're the face of this brand, the two-time NXT Women's Champion,
when you're the main event, they have a name for you, the Prodigy.
And clearly no one likes Chelsea on Raw. They don't like her on Smack Down.
And I for damn sure don't like her here.
This is NXT.
A few weeks ago, I sent Tatum and Lyra packing.
Tonight, I'll defeat Chelsea and send her packing too.
And whoever comes after that, you'll hear the same thing.
And still…
-[Vic] Massive main event still to come -[announcer] Making her way to the ring
Ariana Grace!
Thank you so much.
I love you all.
[sweet string music]
Thank you.
[music continues]
[Vic] Can't believe I'm about to say this, but Ariana Grace believes she should get
an automatic bid into Battleground
for that Women's North American Championship match.
Automatic bid? An automatic bid?
-[Book] What's wrong with just thinking? -[Vic] You can think.
No need to say everything that comes to your mind.
[Book] I'm just saying. What's wrong with just thinking?
Michin wants to remind Grace that NXT isn't a dollhouse. This isn't a pageant.
You're not supposed to wave. It's a competition.
It's about fighting, it's about proving yourself. It's about battling.
That's why all the women,
both these women, want to be in consideration
for that women's championship, the whole locker room.
The combine results still to come.
Six women will compete in Las Vegas inside the UFC Apex in a ladder match.
Sunday, June 9th. NXT Battleground. Why do I have a problem?
Because if everyone needs to compete in the combine to prove themselves… ooh!
-so does Ariana Grace. -You talk too much.
I'm gonna tell you right now, do not sleep on Ariana Grace.
Because she wants to be the first. To be the first.
That's something that nobody can ever take away from you.
And trust me, Ariana Grace, she talks, but the thing is you just not listen.
You just don't hear the message. There's a message.
[Vic] I think Grace just talks to hear her own voice
as she comes into the cover in a kick out by Michin.
I'm not taking anything from Ariana Grace. I don't think you're hearing me.
She wants to automatically get put in to that championship match up.
She doesn't want to earn it like all the other women here at NXT.
What makes her special?
[Book] What's wrong with asking?
I mean, you may not get it, but what's wrong with asking? You can do that.
[Vic] I'm going to move on.
Because someone who earned their championship was Trick Williams.
He's going to find out what's exactly in the envelope being carried
by Lash Legend, that coming up next. But it's Grace looking for a submission.
Michin right now holding her hands,
not allowing Grace to break the grip to try to hyperextend that left elbow.
And now Michin's doing a nice job of shifting the momentum into a cover.
But Grace doing a nice job of holding on, didn't relinquish the whole…
Shoulders down one more time. And look at the strike.
These two, of course, had to be separated after last week's locker room brawl.
And for Michin, she wants her first match back here in NXT to be impactful.
Of course, all eyes on the women's division.
And when you're Michin, you're out here to also prove you're as bad as they pump.
[Book] Yeah, she's bad, but like I say, Ariana Grace, she's a sleeper.
She's trying to lure you in. Looking for that one counter. Oh, whoa.
[Vic] A big boot right across the… What you said earlier? The snout?
-[Book] Yeah, the snout. -[Vic] That's Michin.
Target acquired. Right inside, and Grace. That was very graceful of Ariana.
But look at Michin answering. Going to the midsection.
Michin up, going over.
Grace countering. Shoulders down and….
Nice shot by our official. Into another cover. Off the counter.
A near fall. Stacks did a hell of a job earlier, by the way.
I just want to throw that.
The referee was just doing his job. Taking her out off the ball was Grace,
who just gets dropped by a German suplex. And Michin right now, bam!
Sending a message to Grace and the rest of women's locker room.
[announcer] Here is your winner. Michin!
[Vic] And Michin showing everyone there could be a day of reckoning
coming to the women's division here in NXT.
We've been talking about championships.
There's the NXT champion.
He is here. Trick Williams will be live.
And look, there's a lot on Trick Williams mind.
Specifically, what is in the envelope. There is Lash Legend,
who's been carrying this envelope along with a metaphor.
She will reveal what's inside on a special Supernova Sessions.
Thanks for checking in on me. I appreciate it.
Don't worry about it. You had some rough weeks.
Trust me. And how are you feeling?
All the anger and all that frustration building up, especially when…
It's so nice to talk to someone who understands.
Mr. Chase has really been
helping calm me down the past couple of days,
but I feel nobody thinks I make sense because of how young I am.
-Thea, you make a lot of sense. -That's good.
-You know I've got a young daughter? -You do?
She reminds me a lot of you.
And I hope that when she grows up, she has half the passion that you have.
-Thank you. -Oh, yeah!
Thea, congratulations again on the big win last week over Jacy James.
Thanks. I was talking to Ridge. He's so easy to talk to.
Blah, blah, blah, blah!
What is this, some sort of terrible Lifetime movie?
Ridge, man, I've been trying to tell you.
This business isn't for everybody, man. And if you're trying to scrape together
a few wins, why do you talk to this loser?
Lexis, stop.
-And your daughter… -Lexis, you look like you need your face
-kicked in. -All right, Ridge, I got this one.
Listen, Lexis King,
you are nothing more than a pompous, narcissistic, egotistical airhead.
And you have no right talking to Thea Hail that way.
Oh, big dookie, dookie, dookie. Coming in to save the day.
Typical Chase U white knights.
I'll tell you what you did wrong. You just pissed off the king.
Wow, that's terrifying.
See, Ridge, in Chase U we've always got each other's backs.
Hello, hello, hello. Hear me now.
Welcome to another edition of Supernova Sessions live in the US Hall.
The Oxford Dictionary defines
"trick" as "a skillful act or a scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone."
With that said, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome tonight's guest…
Skirt, skirt, skirt, skirt. A very, very special guest. So you know.
-[crowd cheers in approval] -A special guest. He's a special guest.
-Please welcome our very special guest. -Thank you.
Your NXT champion, Trent Williams.
-Why you say it? -He's a champ.
-[rousing music] -[crowd cheers and applauds]
[crowd chants "Whoop that Trick"]
[Book] Uh-huh, uh-huh.
[Book] Yeah! Uh-huh.
I like it. Oh, yeah, baby.
[Vic] You can feel the energy. We are definitely in the Whoop that era.
Ooh!
[Booker T laughs]
[Book] What?
I like it. Oh, yeah, man.
[Noam] Welcome, take a seat.
-[Noam] Ah, seat. -[Oro] Oh, my God.
Trick,
things are going pretty wonderful for you.
-It must be nice to be Trick Williams. -Very, very nice.
Talk your talk, dawg.
But on that point, they've even made you a special video tonight
to show your historic rise. Roll the footage!
Let's see it!
Woo.
Trick Willie has finally arrived.
[interviewer] Just hours after ending
the over 200-day reign of Ilja Dragunov, Trick Williams.
[Trick] Less than a year ago, I met with Shawn Michaels.
Looking in my eye, he said, "Many ask for the ball,
but if you're not ready, we'll put you on the bench for a while."
It's good to have people like Shawn in your corner.
People want to see you succeed, and see you do your thing.
And it's crazy going into this new era, and I got to put the brand on my back.
Trick Willie is here. NXT is in good hands. That's all it is.
That's all it's going to be. Tell your friends about me.
[crowd cheers]
-[Lash] That was nice. -Let's talk about it.
"Let's talk about it"? Of course we're going to talk about it.
That's the whole point. We're literally on our talk show.
-It's our talk show. -Oh, my God. You know, let's do this.
-Let's do this. Okay. -No.
[Oro] You like it? You love it?
Oro, you laughing a little too hard, ain't you?
I ain't here for the games.
I'm out here for one reason, and one reason only.
I want to see what's in that envelope. Ta-ta, let's go.
No tata. This is my show. I decide when it happens.
[crowd chants "Who's your daddy?"]
-This is my show. -His show.
Lash, please, Exhibit A. Reveal the envelope.
All right. Okay, Tricky. It's finally…
-[crowd cheers with anticipation] -…time…
…to reveal the truth, okay?
-Lash, snap out of it. Stand up. -Okay, okay. I'm about to reveal it.
-The truth. This is the truth. -Show them the tron.
-[Jakara] There it is. -[Lash] The truth.
Look and see, Trick.
This victory is what gave you the momentum to slay
the Mad Dragon and become NXT champion.
But this evidence proves that everything that you have has been built on a lie.
Trick, you are nothing but a no good
trick.
And I am going to expose you.
-[Lash] What is he doing? -You're a con, you're a… scheme.
-I'm going to prove. -That's it?
That's all y'all got for me?
You brought me all here for a picture in the envelope?
Yes.
That means his legs was under the rope. Your title ring, my guy, is fraudulent.
What's wrong with you, dawg? You don't speak good English.
You want dog food or something?
Do I need to smack you back to the motherland?
-Hey, wait! -Whoa. That there was a trick question.
-[Lash] Trick question? -Not know them?
If you wanted a title match, all you had to do was ask.
I got no problem smacking that bun off your head.
-All you gotta do is say it. -[crowd cheers]
You've got jokes, but you're still not accepting the reality.
-Reality. -I ain't out here to play the games, dog.
Y'all with all the games. Trick Willie ain't with that.
Lash, we're here acting like we're on the Maury Show.
Which, by the way, Trick Willie ain't the daddy.
[crowd roars]
Lash.
What is he talking about? What's he talking about?
I don't know. I don't…
Whoa, whoa.
Lash,
do you want to tell him, or do you want me to tell him?
-Hold up, hold up. Tell us what, Lash? -We may be family.
-Tell us what? -What's this? What we do here?
-Babe, I mean. -"Babe"?
Trick! Trick!
[crowd explodes]
Listen, wait a minute. This isn't the time. What are…?
Whoa, whoa. This is the time. Check it out, man.
We got nothing to be scared about. It's about me and you right now.
[crowd screams with excitement]
What is happening?
Tell the people that you call me "Trick Willy Wonka".
[Jakara] I'm gonna be sick.
Wait. you know what? I can't do this. I'm not.
[Noam] What?
Not the time or the place. What are we…?
-[Vic] Ooh! -[Book] Oh, baby.
[crowd boos]
[Vic] Fun and games are over.
[crowd keeps booing]
[Vic] Dar just dropped the champion.
And there's no trick question about it.
Trick is now the target.
[narrator] Three categories made up the power portion of the Women's Combine,
and it kicked off with the vertical jump.
The vertical jump measures a superstar's vertical power production.
Women reaching for every inch they could in order to move up the leaderboard.
Then it was the broad jump,
measuring a superstar's horizontal power production.
Superstars must keep their balance when landing because if they fell over,
their scores would not count.
The last category in power was the rotational punch,
measuring the force and power of your punch.
In all, 20 superstars pack up a punch.
Michin blew the competition away, proving why she's part of Smack Down's O.C.
But one woman proved her dominance in this section, OTM's Jaida Parker.
Into the last two sections of the combine, it was make it or break it time
for a few women it if they wanted to stay in the running to become
the first women's North American champion.
[Vic] Results still to come from the NXT Women's Combine.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Kelani Jordan!
[Vic] Well, here comes the leader in the combine.
The next NXT Women's North American champion could be in this match up.
Fallon, Jordan. Next.
[snoring and exhaling]
Natty, I'm so sorry. I feel like you've taken me
under your wing and I'm just constantly letting you down.
Karmen, don't be silly.
Honestly, whether you've been here for a year or 17 years, that's part of it.
-Like, it's about finding your edge. -Nat, what do you mean?
In karate, it's about the art of self-defense.
In wrestling, it's about bringing offense, about being the aggressor.
And to tell you, that underground match last week was sick.
Thank you so much.
-Okay. Be the aggressor. -Karmen. Hey, don't worry about the loss.
At the end of the day, you're still a smoke show,
Okay, we need more of that.
We can build off of that. That's a start.
-That's a start. -[groans]
[Vic] When whoever that was wakes up might want to rethink some life choices.
See that kid?
[crowd boos]
[announcer] Making her way to the ring, Fallon Henley!
[inaudible]
["Saddle Up" playing]
-[Vic] This is an interesting match up. -[bell rings]
Two people that have certainly been close, have been friends, have been teammates,
have fought for one another.
And when you look at Henley after last year…
[Book] You just don't want to see it, dude.
[Vic] Maybe her recent actions are caused by feeling…
-…overwhelmed -Perhaps. Chicks and championships.
I got you. I'm not putting it on the bingo card. You messed it up.
The women's combine's still to be announced tonight.
We talked about that Women's North American championship.
The entire locker room is waiting to see if they qualify.
Jordan was the leader, Michin's kind the leader now.
Fallon Henley wants to be part of it.
I mean, every woman in the locker room wants to have that magical moment
that you're called out in Vegas at Battleground.
[Book] Who says it's since day one?
Fallon Henley has a lot of talent, but she needs to be more selfish.
She needs to think about herself.
Oh, yes. I'm talking about that right there.
[Vic] Exactly what Henley does. Call out her friends for not having her back.
And to that point, it looks like Fallon has seen the light
-as you would say. -It's not that.
[Book] I mean, you have no friends, truly friends.
In this business, everybody want what you got, your spot.
-Oh, yes. I know that personally. -We talk about
the Combine featuring superstars from Raw and Smack Down.
And with that decision about the women's combine looming,
this could be a must win
for both these women as Fallon Henley
showcasing a vicious side of herself here tonight.
General Manager Ava has her eyes on all the contests tonight.
[Book] Opportunities like this, to become
the first North American champion don't come too often.
Let me tell you, Fallon Henley just looked like she got the right idea.
Looked like that light bulb finally went off, man.
[Vic] As you just saw, still to come, Perez-Green
for the NXT Women's Championship, our massive main event.
Fallon swinging wildly and Kelani Jordan answering right back.
Look at the combination offense. Up and over. Nice leg drop.
It was effective with a flip and a twist… and a kick out by Fallon.
Heard from both these women throughout the week,
obviously what happened last week, will Jordan regret
maybe not necessarily taking that swing over the weekend
-at Fallon Henley at the combine? -I think so.
You got a chance to take a shot, you take it.
You don't wanna miss out on something like that.
And Kelani Jordan, she was so close to becoming breakout tournament winner.
So some may say she is truly the breakout tournament winner.
[Vic] I think it was very mature of Jordan to stay focused on the task at hand
over the weekend.
Much like she's able to keep her composure in this match up against someone
she considered a close friend and a locker room leader.
As Jordan goes up over gets caught.
Henley trying to hold on back, landing on her feet, charging in and…
-[Vic] Nice take down into the headlock. -[Book] Wow, beautiful combination.
That's got high stakes right here, Vic.
You don't want to make one mistake 'cause that right there, it could be over.
[Vic] Take another look. A little extra from Kelani Jordan,
which is why she was the leader in the combine clubhouse earlier tonight.
But Henley looking to make her pay, snapping her neck across the top rope.
And this is certainly a new side of Fallon Henley,
who is in firm control of this match up as NXT rolls on.
Back on NXT.
And Fallon Henley has been in control of Kelani Jordan in this match up.
Two women who were close, who have been partners.
Fallon into the cover and a kick out.
But Fallon Henley's recent actions certainly have not sat well with some
on the locker room, including Kelani Jordan.
And that was really the turning point.
Look at the snap of the neck, the buckling of the knees from Kelani.
And ever since that moment, it has been all Fallon Henley.
Just a different look in the eyes of Fallon Henley here tonight on NXT.
[Book] Just taking advantage of every opportunity given, Vic.
That's just part of the game.
[Vic] The match up continues.
I was just passed a note receiving a medical update on our NXT champion,
Trick Williams, who has left the building under his own power,
but I'm under the understanding he was taken to the hospital
for further evaluations.
[Book] I think it's time to take Noam Dar very serious because he just wants
-his piece of the action. -A cover, another count, and a kick.
[Book] He just wants some champagne, has caviar dreams.
-[Book] I get it, man. -[Vic] Kind of what Fallon wants too.
She kind of wants her friends to have had her back.
She's putting herself first, as she said in her own words.
But Kelani… Trying to turn things around!
Look at Fallon Henley. This side of Fallon coming out tonight
as Jordan now desperately trying to make her way to the ropes
and just getting ripped back to the center of the ring.
Again, this isn't just personal. This isn't just about making a statement.
This is two women also fighting for history.
Off the turnbuckle into the cover.
[Book] No, you just said it. It's not personal. This is business.
How many times I've said it, you're not too far going to know that.
[Vic] "This isn't personal." Maybe to Fallon it is personal
to Kelani Jordan.
[Vic] What happened between Fallon and Thea was a lesson learned.
Is that what you're telling me? A lesson learned.
Boom! Coming in off the ropes, Kelani Jordan starting to feel the energy,
feeling all those emotions from what transpired last week, over the weekend,
which she held back. She can't hold back anymore, Book.
She's got to bring it to Fallon.
Jordan would have preferred to have a civil conversation, I'm sure,
but that is not what is happening here tonight.
Looking to take out Fallon.
Fallon, wisely, getting to the ropes,
trying to pull herself back to her feet.
Every match up is important in the women's division,
for the last several weeks and months. And what a kick!
[Book] Just talked about that. You don't want to make one mistake.
And Kelani Jordan just got a little overzealous right there.
[Vic] On June 9th, we'll be in Vegas UFC Apex. One woman will make history.
Who will climb the ladder, retrieve the title, be the first ever
Women's North American champion?
But here in the now, Fallon Henley is focused on taking down,
taking out Kelani Jordan. Nice suplex and floating right over.
I think she's looking for a right hand, but Kelani wisely able to power out.
[Book] You gotta be one step ahead.
You gotta know exactly where you're going in this situation right here.
[Vic] These two know each other very well, have teamed together,
stand and delivered together. Biggest stand and deliver of all time.
Accidentally, that turnbuckle was just ripped off by Fallon.
This match up continuing between these two.
This has been a highly competitive contest.
[Book] I think that turnbuckle was inadvertently done.
-[Vic] I would agree. -[Book] By accident.
[Vic] Nice.
Kelani now trying to come right back in.
Charging in. Oh, now you talking about inadvertent.
Inadvertently, Kelani went into that steel turnbuckle.
And following it up is Fallon.
Right into the cover, into the count. Fallon, victorious tonight.
[announcer] Here is your winner, Fallon Henley!
[Vic] A new side of Fallon.
[Vic] I agree with you, Booker.
I don't think that was done with malicious intent.
It just so happened the turnbuckle pad came off.
And falling into it, off the counter, was Kelani.
That opened the door for Fallon Henley to slam the door shut.
On a former friend and partner here tonight.
And if Ava is watching,
that only could be points for Fallon in the right side of the column.
Tony D'Angelo, you want a Heritage Cup match so bad? You want your payment?
Well, fine. We're gonna give you what you want.
But you're gonna end up regretting it. You may be the dawn of NXT,
but when it comes to the Heritage Cup, the NQCC holds all the power.
And that power lies within the catch clause.
Strategize all you want. Study all the tape you want.
It means nothing. The Catch clause states
which one of us steps foot in the ring with you. Is it gonna be me, Tony?
Is it Damon? Miles?
You'll have to wait til next week to find out.
How does it feel, Don, to hold absolutely none of the power?
[narrator] As the NXT combine headed towards the finish line, the strength
and conditioning sections would make or break superstars dreams.
The overhead medicine ball throw, testing a superstar's explosive strength output.
One superstar completely dominated this event. Metaphors, Lash Legend.
Lash showed up and showed out.
And to the trainers' surprise, Wren Sinclair had a strong showing.
Onto the iso mid thigh pull,
recording your maximum strength output.
Once again, Michin put up an impressive number.
But Izzi Dame put herself in contention with her performance.
[all group] One go!
The last of nine events was the conditioning gauntlet.
Several different cardiovascular fitness drills testing endurance and stamina.
Raw's pitbull, Ivy Nile led the way,
proving her fitness is levels above her peers.
Every woman gave it their all in this combine.
But which 12 superstars made the cut in advance to the qualifying match stage
in the journey to crown the first ever Women's North America American champion?
[Vic] Who is going to qualify?
We find out tonight.
[rock music]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Lexis King.
[Vic] A standing ovation already from Booker T.
For his guy, Lexis King. But no one is safe to his unwanted opinions.
Not even Chase U, the MVP. Duke-King. Next.
Ava, we've seen highlights from the combine in the show.
So which superstars have made the top 12 and are advancing to qualifying matches?
Well, all 20 women that competed in the combine did amazing.
And they showed why our women's division is untouchable.
But like you said, only 12 women can advance.
And I have those names right here. The women advancing are
Sol Ruka, Thea Hail,
Jaida Parker, Brinley Reece, Michin,
Fallon Henley, Lash Legend, Ivy Nile,
Izzi Dame, Kelani Jordan,
Tatum Paxley and Wren Sinclair. And those qualifying matches
for the Women's North American championship begin next week.
-Always a pleasure, Ava. -Thank you.
[Vic] Well, that is massive news from our general manager.
But how about this massive movement we've been watching on X?
This happened during the break.
Someone who's been trending, Sexy Red, weighing in on what happened earlier.
A cheap shot from Noam Dar. No doubt.
Sexy Red looks to be in the corner of the NXT champion, Trick Williams.
[Book] She wanna ride, she wanna take it. Oh, yes, man.
[school band music playing]
[announcer] Representing Chase University, Duke Hudson.
[crowd cheers]
-[Vic] You're focused on Sexy Red, right? -[Book] No, you don't.
[bell rings]
-[Book] They're too loud. TV Star. -[Vic] The MVP of Chase U.
[Vic] Stepping up tonight. He wanted this match up.
Can he be the one to silence Lexis King?
[Book] I like everything about D.
The only thing I like about Chase U is the MVP. He's raining down big shots.
[Thea] You gotta do this.
[Vic] Chase U on the outside, Thea Hail as well, trying to rally.
Look at Duke Hudson ready for a fight.
As Duke swings away, I want to bring this to you about him.
Is he the glue of Chase U?
He must be frustrated, you know, he must be going through a lot of stress
during these times as well because of one person
-[Book] Andre Chase. -[Vic] Lexis King.
[Vic] How do you say Andre Chase?
You always yell at me for living in the past.
-[Book] You're right. -[Vic] You're living in the past.
[Vic] Nice sidewalk slam, cover, and a kick out by King.
In Chase U there's no frustration.
Chase U celebrated all week long.
After Thea beat Jacy Jayne last week, it was Spring Break.
-[Vic] They went camping. -[Book] That's a problem.
How you going to celebrate after one win? That's a problem, Vic.
That's Andre Chase. One to go. Come on, come on.
[Vic] You didn't celebrate your first victory?
-[Book] Wow. -[Vic] I see how you changed the subject.
But I do agree with you, Lexis King just had his breath taken away.
-[Vic] Hit him again! -[Book] A good job by Hudson
on Lexis King, the TV star. He's feeling it right now.
[Vic] He certainly is. He's the MVP.
And big suplex from Duke Hudson. There is the Chase U student section.
I also want to add…
Wasn't it nice of Ridge to go in and check on Thea Hail and Chase U earlier tonight?
Make sure she was okay? Talk her up a little bit.
[Book] Yeah, you just trust Ridge. You trust that guy.
-[Vic] He isn't a bad guy. -[Book] Can you trust a snake?
[Vic] You trust Lexis King and he's as slither as they come.
[Book] You trust a snake to bite you. Oh, yes.
[Vic] Lexis King right now fighting back in this match
and was able to weather that storm early on
and earlier when we heard from Lexis King that King sounded tired
of Chase U's antics.
[Book] Lexis is very technical.
He's not running away from a fight.
[Vic] Into the cover and a kick. On the topic of kings
by the way, congratulations to former NXT champion Ilja Dragunov
for advancing in the King of the Ring tournament last night on Monday Night Raw.
[Book] Dragunov fulfilled an old dream.
[Vic] I finally figured out about Lexis King.
[Book] He's a TV star. What's hard to figure out about that?
[Vic] I finally figured out his superhero ability.
It's alienating others, finding a way to get under their skin.
[Book] What's wrong with that in this business? It's a great superpower.
[Vic] What? What do you mean by that?
Rolling through, Hudson, shoulders down and a near fall. Ooh, swinging.
Right now from the ribs to the gut
trying to knock the wind right out of the lungs of Lexis King.
Ridge Holland wanted this fight earlier tonight.
But it was Duke Hudson who stepped up.
But now it's Hudson who gets chopped down.
[Book] What are you talking about? It was Lexis King who stepped up for this fight.
Oh, yes. Oh, yes.
God by. God by.
[Vic] Never mind. Now getting to the outside.
Lexis King right back in the face of Thea Hail.
And that's how this whole issue started.
-[Book] Look, a whole gang trying to… -[Vic] That's Holland!
[Book] The hell is this?
[Vic] Ridge Holland chasing King back into the ring in a big right hand.
Ridge Holland a little overzealous.
Oh! Super kick under the jaw. Duke Hudson is rocked.
-[Vic] And now the Corn. -[Book] Rock-a-bye baby.
[Vic] Lexis King
-crowning Duke Hudson. -Beautiful.
[announcer] Here's your winner, Lexis King.
[Vic] Wow, it was Lexis King
who called Chase U a group of losers earlier tonight.
[Book] Great name.
[Vic] This was after Ridge Holland chased Lexis King back into the ring.
Ridge Holland was so upset, he let his emotions get the better of him.
And it led to Lexis King hitting
that coronation in the center of the ring. Into the cover, into the victory.
Ridge Holland might want to rethink what he just did
because Lexis King just picked up a victory.
Lexis.
[female reporter] Noam, what happened in the Supernova Sessions?
What happened? Trick Williams just got his lights put out.
-Well, where's Lash? -Next question.
It's all love, but, okay, I'll try and play
-for my boy Trick. -Look at this guy coming at us.
-My guy, move. -Calm down, my boy.
-I ain't trying to get in your business. -You couldn't if you tried.
What's your point here, mate? Talk.
You raising your voice.
Oh, let's get bigger.
Je'Von, I get it. You're the shiny new toy around here.
But there's no quicker way to clip your wings or stunt your growth
than step into us. Look at me when I'm talking to you,
And if you don't believe me, ask Trip Williams when he wakes up.
Thank you. Bye. Bye.
Keep walking, my guy.
[Vic] Well, Dar has been hearing it from a lot for his actions tonight.
But is tonight Green's golden moment? With the NXT women's title
on the line, she will challenge Roxanne Perez, who is all business.
She believes the world is out to get her.
It's main event time for the Women's Championship live on NXT.
Thea Hail comes off as that girl next door, right?
Full of all that spunk and energy. Ugh.
The ultimate underdog who wants everyone to be her friend. But last week,
Thea Hail showed the entire world exactly who she is.
An animal with no remorse.
She shattered my best friend Jacy Jayne's nose.
Where's the outrage from the NXT brass?
My timeline's blowing up from my followers.
Thea Hail couldn't beat Jacy Jayne.
So, Ava, where's the suspension?
If it were up to me, Thea would no longer be in NXT.
Right now, Jacy's recovering from surgery. Jacy, as your best friend,
I wanted to let you know that the entire WWE universe sends
their best wishes for a speedy recovery because you didn't deserve this.
And I'll do everything in my power
to take care of that little Thea Hail for committing such a heinous crime.
Duke, you had him. No, you should have had him.
He's a worm. I never liked him and he called me loser.
Breathe. Just breathe.
Duke, I'm so sorry. Guys, I'm so sorry. I never meant to cost you the match.
I know that you're mad at me and you have every right to be.
But every time I see Thea, I can't help but see my little girl.
And I got into in your business…
Ridge.
We know it was Lexis, okay? Don't worry about it.
You shout us dinner tonight, we'll be even.
-I'd love to. Anything. -That'll do.
-Thank you. -But you did still cost Duke the match.
Mate, I've just apologized.
Yeah, I know you just apologized, but a leopard never changes its spots.
Listen, if I have to earn you guys' trust and earn your respect,
I will.
One day at a time.
-It cost Duke the match. -I believe him.
I kind of believe him too.
[Vic] Here's a post from a man who believes in peace, Shawn Michaels.
Booker, he's not like us. He knows a thing or two
about a beef with a Canadian, that's why he extended
an invitation on X to both Kendrick Lamar and Drake to come to NXT.
And just like that, maybe with a tailor made freestyle they can settle
their differences with the two-time WWE Hall of Famer even volunteering to mediate
the situation.
But for now, let's go to what's going to take place next week right here on NXT.
Because the NXT Women's North American title qualifiers begin next week
as Sol Ruca, the top star from the combine will battle Izzi Dame for a spot
in the six-woman ladder match at NXT Battleground inside the UFC Apex in Vegas.
In addition to that, Monday Night Raw's pitbull Ivy Nile will face
Lash Legend who has a lot on her own mind.
Also, four women two spots. Who will qualify and try to make history
at NXT Battleground?
After tonight, The Don gets his Heritage Cup opportunity
but the catch clause will be in effect.
The Family got one up on the No Quarter Catch Crew earlier tonight.
Will that be the case next week
when the cup's on the line live on NXT. And, after the Supernova Sessions
didn't sit well with Je'Von Evans, he let Metaphor know. It was Noam Dar
who let him know the fastest way to stunt your growth is to approach them.
Evans, not scared, looks to go one on one and beat down Dar.
Next week live on NXT.
-[speakers] It's Chelsea. -[Vic] But Booker, it's main event time!
["Hot Mess" playing]
And for the challenger, Chelsea could go from Green to gold in a matter of moments.
[Book] I like that little analogy but it's gonna be very hard.
She's taking on one of the best in this business and you know who she is.
But I must give Chelsea Green her props.
[Vic] Well, you can hear the NXT universe
in love with Smack Down's newest superstar Chelsea Green because of the draft.
I do have to point out that Smack Down's general manager Nick Aldis
trying to get ahead of her nagging worked out his situation which really
is a win-win for our general Manager Ava.
And there's the champion.
Booker, these two went back and forth trading blows and jabs on social media
Roxanne Perez is ready to defend her title in the main event here tonight.
[Book] Yes. We're looking at a different Roxanne Perez.
One realizes why she is called a Prodigy. She's just that damn good.
And now she's in that mood to where she's willing to step on some toes
and step on some toes and keep on walking, Jack. I love it, man.
Oh, baby.
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall
is for the NXT
Women's
Championship.
Introducing first the challenger,
Chelsea Green.
[crowd chants "Chelsea"]
And her opponent, she is the NXT
women's champion,
Roxanne Perez.
[crowd boos]
[Vic] Booker, you have quite the history with both these women.
We know your history with Roxanne Perez. But you've known the challenger,
the NXT universe is behind tonight.
You've known Chelsea Green from her Tough Enough days.
[Book] Yes. There's a reason why Chelsea is in this position here in the WWE.
Because she was one of the hardest workers I ever seen on Tough Enough.
Let's see what she brings to the table with the Prodigy, Roxanne Perez.
[Vic] Title on the line. Main event on NXT.
Chelsea Green got constant complaining.
She gets on everyone's nerves, her friends, her sister, her husband.
You know, her husband from back in the day always ready to plug his ears
when she walks in the house.
You kind of feel bad for Nick Aldis. She's going to Smack Down.
We got to look at a different side of things for Chelsea.
What if she wins and she goes…? Cover! Shoulders down, tight on the line,
Almost Chelsea Green put gold around her waist.
[Book] Chelsea Green right there. Her prowess has stepped up.
She's very smooth, very fluid inside that square circle.
[Vic] I ask again, what if Chelsea wins? What if she becomes champion?
What if she knocks off your girl, Roxanne Perez?
[Book] Don't put the carriage before the horse, Vic.
We'll get there when we need to. Right now, Roxanne Perez is holding on.
[Vic] You did say something earlier.
[Vic] Oh, yes.
These two were punching, jabbing, kicking and tweeting last night on social media.
And if you can get past her constant shrieking,
Green is an accomplished wrestler. She competed all over the world.
She's been a champion everywhere she's gone
because the tricks of the trade as Green is in control.
Who's walking out of NXT with the NXT Women's Championship?
[Vic] This is our main event. It's all about the NXT Women's Championship.
In control has been throughout the break, Roxanne Perez.
And aren't you supposed to be an unbiased journalist sitting next to me?
You were rooting on Roxanne Perez every step of the way.
[Book] Why can't I root for Roxanne Perez?
[Vic] You're supposed to be in the middle.
-[Book] I might be… -[Vic] Into the cover, into the count.
-[Vic] Champion retains… Kick out. -[Booker] If Chelsea
can get on the ball I might cheer for her too.
[Vic] Right in the fence and whatnot So why is Perez?
Why does she feel the world's out to get her?
[Book] You gotta understand what Roxanne is going through.
[Vic] No one tries to hold her back.
[Book] I mean, giving up the title the way she did, no immediate rematch.
I mean, not getting the title shot, not getting chosen in the draft.
Number one draft pick. Come on. It's a lot to think about here.
[Vic] First off, Perez looking for a Russian leg sweep.
Nice counter by Chelsea Green. And right back.
[Book] Great shot.
[Vic] First, we know champions can't switch brands.
Second, you said it's been months.
She relinquished the title a year ago. Booker, quit living in the past.
[Book] Rules are meant to be broken.
[Vic] The hell does that happen? What are you talking about?
Roxanne Perez could have easily been chosen. She's one of the best.
-She's the prodigy. -I'm not arguing that.
-[Book] Wait a minute. -[Vic] A Rough Rider.
[Book] I don't like the looks of that.
[Vic] Chelsea Green turning things around in this match up.
[crowd chants "Chelsea"]
And right back in goes Green. This could be Chelsea's moment.
-[Book] You're right. -[Vic] Look who's the first one up.
-[Vic] It's Perez. It's the champion. -[Book] Still the gas.
[Vic] And right back in comes the challenger.
And it's that second, that third win you always talk about.
[Book] Not just that, Vic.
Getting in those deep waters and know how to handle yourself once you get there.
She's doing a damn good job, Vic. Chelsea Green, I mean.
-[Book] Yes. -[Vic] In the corner,
the challenger into the cover. Title's on the line in another near fall.
Again, this is a side of Chelsea Green we have not seen in quite some time.
[Book] It'll take more than that to put Roxanne Perez away, Vic.
I mean all the accolades, all the accolades.
But she's still willing to go out. And pride.
[Vic] It was countered again.
In the NXT universe, it's a fever pitch for this event.
I would say I was split 50-50 as Perez charging in with a drop kick,
basement style rocking the challenger.
And for Roxanne Perez, this could be that moment for her to put this match away.
And look at Green. Oh!
You said cut corners earlier.
[Book] That's smart. That was very smart about Chelsea.
[Vic] A little extra from Green. Referee checking on the champion.
[Book] Don't want to waste no time.
[Vic] Perez able to pop back up and drop Chelsea.
[Book] What I was saying.
[Vic] Both these women now could carry this position. High impact offense.
Look at the Prodigy quickly into the cover of the Super Rana cover. And a kick out.
What a main event on NXT. The women's championship is on the line.
Perez the champion taking on the challenger.
Perez pulling out all the stops here tonight against Chelsea Green.
[Book] Roxanne is keeping the pressure on right now.
[Vic] We talked about Perez. She's one on Smack Down.
She's been victorious on premium live events.
She's competed in two women's Royal Rumbles.
This is a personal issue for Roxanne.
It's almost as if she's out to prove to everyone, maybe even herself,
just how good she is.
But the same can be said for Chelsea Green, looking to silence
some of her own doubters here tonight.
[Book] Vic, when everybody's doubting you, the only person you can count on is you.
-The only person you… -That's some dropkick!
-[Book] Oh, wow. Perfect precision. -[Vic] Is Perez out?
-[Book] This is it. -[Vic] Green into the cover and another
-near fall. -The resilience of Roxanne Perez.
It's not going to be that easy tonight for Chelsea Green, man.
Chelsea Green in disbelief with everything she has thrown at the Prodigy tonight
[Book] Just wasted about a valuable good 10 to 15 seconds.
[Vic] Now she's trying to navigate the champion around. She does, but…
Ooh, Perez, nice counter. Right to the midsection.
Looking for Pop Rock's counter, though by Green. Chelsea coming right back in.
Into the cover, shoulders down, center of the ring.
Last moment. Another near fall. Quick counter again by Green.
-Shoulders down and a kick out. -Wow, what a combination.
What a back and forth battle we're having here in this main event.
[Vic] What a main event. Oh, and over.
Didn't get all the Pop Rocks, but got enough to retain her title.
[announcer] Here is your winner and still the NXT women's champion.
Roxanne Perez!
[Vic] What a main event here tonight,
and in the end, it is the Prodigy continuing to prove her point
that she is the best in NXT. This is early on in the match,
a missile drop kick.
That left boot caught the Prodigy, Roxanne Perez, right under the jaw.
Perez able to fight back in this match up.
Counter hit, pop rocks.
It wasn't perfect, but it was enough for Roxanne Perez to retain her title,
to retain her championship.
Roxanne Perez continues to prove she is the measuring stick in NXT.
[male voice] Come on, Larry.
[indistinct]
You think you're control, Charlie? You think you're control?
How about that catch clause now, Sir Charles?
Come on, let's go.
Subtitles: Alejandro Carbajal w, Sir Charles?