1 00:00:01,368 --> 00:00:02,836 [epic music] 2 00:00:03,503 --> 00:00:04,637 [announcer] Then, 3 00:00:08,208 --> 00:00:09,209 now, 4 00:00:14,214 --> 00:00:15,215 forever 5 00:00:23,590 --> 00:00:24,591 together. 6 00:00:32,632 --> 00:00:33,466 [cheers] 7 00:00:33,533 --> 00:00:39,506 [Vic] We're live in Las Vegas, home of WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium. 8 00:00:39,572 --> 00:00:43,610 But tonight, it's the home of NXT Battleground. 9 00:00:43,676 --> 00:00:47,614 And we are live inside the state-of-the-art UFC Apex. 10 00:00:47,680 --> 00:00:51,651 This place is unreal from the moment you walk in. 11 00:00:51,718 --> 00:00:55,722 So much to relive, including all the UFC history. 12 00:00:55,789 --> 00:00:59,426 And tonight will be nothing short of historic. 13 00:00:59,492 --> 00:01:00,527 [crowd chants "NXT!"] 14 00:01:00,593 --> 00:01:01,995 As our host is ready 15 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:06,099 for our festivities to begin at Battleground. 16 00:01:06,166 --> 00:01:07,934 [cheers] 17 00:01:09,502 --> 00:01:11,237 [crowd chants "NXT!"] 18 00:01:12,038 --> 00:01:13,840 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 19 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:18,912 please welcome the host of NXT Battleground, 20 00:01:18,978 --> 00:01:23,016 Sexy Red! 21 00:01:23,083 --> 00:01:25,385 -[cheers] -Hey, everybody, what's up? 22 00:01:25,452 --> 00:01:28,955 It's our favorite hood, hottest princess, Sexy Mother Red, 23 00:01:29,022 --> 00:01:32,725 and welcome to the NXT Battleground. 24 00:01:32,792 --> 00:01:35,095 -[cheers and applause] -[hip hop music] 25 00:01:39,065 --> 00:01:40,967 [Book laugh] Wow! 26 00:01:50,743 --> 00:01:54,514 [narrator] NXT has arrived to Sin City. 27 00:01:54,581 --> 00:01:56,316 [sexy music] 28 00:02:01,020 --> 00:02:02,255 And tonight, 29 00:02:02,755 --> 00:02:07,660 Las Vegas plays host to the Ultimate Battleground. 30 00:02:08,795 --> 00:02:10,763 We're excited to give our superstars 31 00:02:10,830 --> 00:02:14,467 the opportunity to perform in this state of the art facility. 32 00:02:15,168 --> 00:02:19,873 For the first time ever, UFC Apex will transform. 33 00:02:20,273 --> 00:02:23,476 ♪ Here we come, here we come ♪ 34 00:02:24,077 --> 00:02:27,714 And make history with NXT 35 00:02:28,581 --> 00:02:30,650 At Battleground, we will crown 36 00:02:30,717 --> 00:02:34,787 the first women's North American NXT champion. 37 00:02:35,989 --> 00:02:39,859 [Vic] These six will fight to achieve the title in a ladder match. 38 00:02:39,926 --> 00:02:42,562 A historic championship clash. 39 00:02:42,629 --> 00:02:44,297 [narrator] But in this town, 40 00:02:44,364 --> 00:02:46,733 when you're on top of the world… 41 00:02:46,799 --> 00:02:48,468 I beat all the odds. 42 00:02:48,535 --> 00:02:50,570 I busted all the competition. 43 00:02:51,771 --> 00:02:54,107 …a single roll of the dice… 44 00:02:54,173 --> 00:02:55,842 [Roxanne] I'm simply better. 45 00:02:56,910 --> 00:03:00,146 …can change your fortunes forever. 46 00:03:00,213 --> 00:03:03,116 ♪ Can you keep secret now? ♪ 47 00:03:03,183 --> 00:03:05,952 [siren sounds] 48 00:03:06,052 --> 00:03:09,522 [Vic] TNA Knockouts champion, Jordynne Grace! 49 00:03:10,390 --> 00:03:14,994 Now, Roxanne, you have built your name the same as I have in TNA. 50 00:03:15,828 --> 00:03:22,402 So at Battleground, I'm challenging for your NXT Women's championship. 51 00:03:22,969 --> 00:03:29,175 Jordynne, I'm sending your ass back to TNA with nothing but disgrace. 52 00:03:29,509 --> 00:03:32,512 [narrator] The doors to UFC Apex may have been opened, 53 00:03:32,579 --> 00:03:35,949 but the transformation has only just begun. 54 00:03:37,383 --> 00:03:40,920 [Vic] We will enter the NXT Underground to prove who is the baddest. 55 00:03:40,987 --> 00:03:43,256 Shayna Baszler or Lola Vice. 56 00:03:43,323 --> 00:03:45,158 People have forgotten about my dominance. 57 00:03:45,225 --> 00:03:48,061 In the Underground, either I tap you out… 58 00:03:48,127 --> 00:03:51,464 -[Shayna] After I tear you apart… -[Lola] or I knock you out. 59 00:03:51,531 --> 00:03:55,034 [Shayna] You'll find out there's only one cage fighter in wrestling. 60 00:03:55,101 --> 00:03:57,003 You choose, bitch! 61 00:04:00,039 --> 00:04:03,743 [narrator] As the Whoop That era prepares to take over the Strip… 62 00:04:03,810 --> 00:04:06,546 [crowd chants "Whoop That Trick!"] 63 00:04:06,613 --> 00:04:08,681 …keeping your name up in lights… 64 00:04:08,748 --> 00:04:11,618 [announcer] Trick Williams is your NXT champion. 65 00:04:12,285 --> 00:04:14,153 …can sometimes be tricky. 66 00:04:14,687 --> 00:04:20,059 [Vic] Ethan Page gets an NXT title opportunity in his first NXT match! 67 00:04:20,126 --> 00:04:24,564 Ethan, I know that you new here. Let Trick Williams tell you how things go. 68 00:04:24,631 --> 00:04:29,102 Everyone will remember Ethan Page as the one that brought the abrupt end 69 00:04:29,168 --> 00:04:31,304 to the Whoop That era. 70 00:04:31,371 --> 00:04:34,340 At Battleground, you can't end nothing, dog. 71 00:04:35,074 --> 00:04:37,443 [narrator] Ego is everything in this town. 72 00:04:37,510 --> 00:04:41,881 And tonight, within the spectacular UFC Apex, 73 00:04:41,948 --> 00:04:44,784 we built a new battleground. 74 00:04:45,652 --> 00:04:51,190 Las Vegas, this is NXT. 75 00:04:51,257 --> 00:04:52,392 [music fades out] 76 00:04:58,197 --> 00:05:01,534 [announcer] And now live from UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, 77 00:05:01,601 --> 00:05:05,171 WWE presents NXT Battleground. 78 00:05:05,738 --> 00:05:07,240 [upbeat music] 79 00:05:07,306 --> 00:05:08,374 [cheers] 80 00:05:08,441 --> 00:05:11,944 [Vic] You can feel the energy as we are live inside the UFC Apex 81 00:05:12,011 --> 00:05:14,313 in the entertainment capital of the world. 82 00:05:14,380 --> 00:05:17,850 And tonight promises to be nothing short of historic 83 00:05:17,917 --> 00:05:20,286 with the lines of battle having been drawn. 84 00:05:20,353 --> 00:05:22,422 Welcome to NXT Battleground. 85 00:05:22,488 --> 00:05:24,957 Vic Joseph alongside the two-time WWE Hall of Famer, 86 00:05:25,024 --> 00:05:28,328 the mayor of Las Vegas apparently, T. Booker. 87 00:05:28,394 --> 00:05:31,831 How historic is this night going to be not just for the Superstars, 88 00:05:31,898 --> 00:05:34,534 but for WWE and for UFC. 89 00:05:34,600 --> 00:05:40,873 WWE and UFC wrestling tag teams are about to go on a hell of a run, man. 90 00:05:40,940 --> 00:05:42,008 Oh, yes. 91 00:05:42,075 --> 00:05:47,213 We're kicking off tonight in a very historic way at NXT Battleground 92 00:05:47,280 --> 00:05:50,349 because the field has been set for the women that will compete 93 00:05:50,416 --> 00:05:51,918 in order to make history. 94 00:05:51,984 --> 00:05:55,388 There is the NXT Women's North American title. 95 00:05:55,455 --> 00:05:59,892 Who will be the first to call themselves champion? 96 00:06:06,099 --> 00:06:07,266 [cheers] 97 00:06:07,900 --> 00:06:09,302 [rock music] 98 00:06:14,173 --> 00:06:19,712 [announcer] The following contest is a ladder match to crown 99 00:06:19,779 --> 00:06:26,786 the first ever NXT Women's North American champion! 100 00:06:28,621 --> 00:06:34,427 -Introducing first, Sol Ruca! -[cheers] 101 00:06:34,494 --> 00:06:37,864 [Vic] Sol Ruca of course defeated Izzi Dame to qualify. 102 00:06:37,930 --> 00:06:41,400 But Booker, it's Sol Ruca the one that's feeling the most pressure. 103 00:06:41,467 --> 00:06:44,871 She scored the highest rating at the women's combine. 104 00:06:44,937 --> 00:06:48,474 [Booker] Came in number one out of all the ladies in the combine, Vic. 105 00:06:48,541 --> 00:06:52,178 This is something different here. This ain't a skills challenge. 106 00:06:52,245 --> 00:06:54,113 [intriguing music] 107 00:06:57,950 --> 00:06:59,318 [cheers] 108 00:07:05,057 --> 00:07:08,861 [announcer] Next, representing OTM, 109 00:07:08,928 --> 00:07:12,098 Jaida Parker! 110 00:07:12,165 --> 00:07:15,535 [Vic] Bronco Nima, Lucien Price, Ms. Parker secured her spot 111 00:07:15,601 --> 00:07:20,339 by beating Brinley Reece to make it all the way here to Las Vegas. 112 00:07:22,108 --> 00:07:26,546 Someone who you've gotten to know who was recently on your radio show. 113 00:07:26,612 --> 00:07:27,814 [Book] The Hall of Fame. 114 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:32,084 [Vic] Yes, she certainly has the "it" factor, as you point out. 115 00:07:32,552 --> 00:07:36,322 [Booker] Yeah, I mean, she has that "it" factor, no doubt. 116 00:07:36,389 --> 00:07:40,993 She has the thing where you can't teach her. It's like deja vu. 117 00:07:41,060 --> 00:07:44,130 Like she's been there before, Vic. 118 00:07:44,197 --> 00:07:45,665 Oh yes, man. 119 00:07:47,533 --> 00:07:49,268 [upbeat music] 120 00:07:56,976 --> 00:07:58,945 [announcer] Making her way to the ring, 121 00:07:59,011 --> 00:08:01,080 Michin! 122 00:08:01,147 --> 00:08:03,716 [Vic] Defeated Tatum Paxley to qualify. 123 00:08:03,783 --> 00:08:07,753 Do you get the sense that Michin has been going for it more, 124 00:08:07,820 --> 00:08:09,088 not being so lax? 125 00:08:09,155 --> 00:08:11,991 [Booker] She knows the deal. Let me tell you something. 126 00:08:12,058 --> 00:08:16,629 Michin is looking for that career-defining moment. 127 00:08:16,696 --> 00:08:17,964 Could this be it? 128 00:08:21,934 --> 00:08:23,569 [uplifting music] 129 00:08:23,636 --> 00:08:27,306 I love that music, man. It's hot. Huh uh. 130 00:08:29,442 --> 00:08:31,944 ♪ One, two, three, get it ♪ 131 00:08:32,011 --> 00:08:34,046 [hip hop music] 132 00:08:40,086 --> 00:08:43,956 [announcer] Fallon Henley! 133 00:08:44,023 --> 00:08:47,460 [Vic] Fallon beat Thea Hale to get to Las Vegas. 134 00:08:47,526 --> 00:08:50,730 And you talk about being hot. It's about 105 degrees outside. 135 00:08:50,796 --> 00:08:54,400 That jacket's gotta be a little bit warmer here inside the UFC Apex. 136 00:08:54,467 --> 00:08:57,670 But as you see the women getting into the ring, you look up, 137 00:08:57,737 --> 00:09:00,039 you see the championship. 138 00:09:00,106 --> 00:09:03,709 Who will be the first woman to be the Women's North American champion 139 00:09:03,776 --> 00:09:06,812 who will climb the ladder, who will retrieve the title, 140 00:09:06,879 --> 00:09:11,817 who will immortalize herself here tonight at Battleground. 141 00:09:11,884 --> 00:09:15,288 [Booker] What do you think about Fallon? A little different tonight. 142 00:09:15,354 --> 00:09:19,692 [Vic] Coming to a little bit of a chip on her shoulder, no pun intended. 143 00:09:27,366 --> 00:09:29,335 [intriguing music] 144 00:09:29,402 --> 00:09:30,903 [cheers] 145 00:09:42,882 --> 00:09:49,889 [announcer] Representing Meta Four, Lash Legend! 146 00:09:50,356 --> 00:09:53,492 [Vic] Took down Monday night Raw's pit bull, Ivy Nile. 147 00:09:53,559 --> 00:09:58,831 But here's the question about Lash Legend, Book. Where's her head at? 148 00:09:58,898 --> 00:10:03,269 Is she fully focused on what's going on in this match? 149 00:10:03,336 --> 00:10:06,906 Think about Trick, about everything else going on with Meta Four. 150 00:10:06,973 --> 00:10:08,941 Think about the history going to be made tonight. 151 00:10:09,008 --> 00:10:12,411 Think about this match. Is she truly focused? 152 00:10:12,778 --> 00:10:18,050 [Booker] You said Trick Williams. That's big Trick Willie to you. 153 00:10:18,117 --> 00:10:19,885 -Okay? -[Vic] I won't call him that. 154 00:10:19,952 --> 00:10:22,021 I'll call him the NXT champion, thank you very much. 155 00:10:22,088 --> 00:10:24,590 But I also notice how you dodged the question 156 00:10:24,657 --> 00:10:27,593 of is she going to be in the game here tonight? 157 00:10:27,660 --> 00:10:31,130 Will she be the one to crown herself champion? 158 00:10:31,764 --> 00:10:33,466 [Booker] I don't know. I can tell you this. 159 00:10:33,532 --> 00:10:38,938 That walk to the ring told me a whole lot about Lash Legend's confidence. 160 00:10:39,005 --> 00:10:40,573 [upbeat music] 161 00:10:49,849 --> 00:10:55,521 [announcer] And her opponent, Kelani Jordan! 162 00:10:55,588 --> 00:10:58,658 [Vic] Jordan earned her place by beating Wren Sinclair. 163 00:10:59,125 --> 00:11:02,194 As you take a look, she's in a fit, fitting way. 164 00:11:02,261 --> 00:11:04,296 She's wearing a bit of a Vegas vibe. 165 00:11:04,363 --> 00:11:08,067 -Is luck on her side here tonight? -[Booker] She's bright, bubbly. 166 00:11:08,134 --> 00:11:11,337 She's probably the youngest out of these ladies in the ring here. 167 00:11:11,404 --> 00:11:16,475 But she's very skilled, very talented and looking to shine in NXT. 168 00:11:16,542 --> 00:11:20,346 In 2018, the men had the North American title 169 00:11:20,413 --> 00:11:23,783 hanging above the ring to determine its first champion, Adam. 170 00:11:23,849 --> 00:11:25,384 It happened in New Orleans. 171 00:11:25,451 --> 00:11:32,091 [Vic] Who will etch her name in history? We're about to find out at Battleground. 172 00:11:34,226 --> 00:11:36,095 [crowd shouts] 173 00:11:36,796 --> 00:11:38,264 [bell rings] 174 00:11:41,934 --> 00:11:45,504 And right off, body starting to hit the floor. 175 00:11:45,571 --> 00:11:47,940 Booker, I don't know if you've noticed this. 176 00:11:48,007 --> 00:11:50,943 We're a little bit closer than normal. 177 00:11:51,010 --> 00:11:53,546 We're a little bit more confined here tonight. 178 00:11:53,612 --> 00:11:56,315 [Booker] And I don't like it. I don't like it at all. 179 00:11:56,382 --> 00:11:58,818 -[Vic] Oh, brother. -[Booker] Oh, what the hell? 180 00:11:59,652 --> 00:12:00,653 [Vic] Hey! 181 00:12:01,721 --> 00:12:02,888 [screaming] 182 00:12:02,955 --> 00:12:04,423 -You all right, Book? -[Booker] Yeah. 183 00:12:04,490 --> 00:12:06,859 [Vic] I know I asked you that. I'm going to stop asking. 184 00:12:06,926 --> 00:12:09,361 Oh, yeah, we're moving. Take a look in the ring. 185 00:12:09,428 --> 00:12:13,332 Jaida Parker right here legitimately on our desk. And Michin… 186 00:12:14,033 --> 00:12:16,602 [Michin screams] 187 00:12:17,970 --> 00:12:20,005 [Vic] Again, Book… Whoa! 188 00:12:22,975 --> 00:12:24,210 You're welcome, Booker! 189 00:12:24,810 --> 00:12:25,745 You're welcome! 190 00:12:28,447 --> 00:12:31,550 [Vic] I'd say I feel bad, but I don't. You got exactly what you deserved. 191 00:12:31,617 --> 00:12:34,019 I told you to get out of the way. Look at Jordan. 192 00:12:34,086 --> 00:12:37,189 Right into Lash. In this ladder match, everything's legal! 193 00:12:37,256 --> 00:12:39,291 -Big missile drop kick! -[crowd gasps] 194 00:12:39,358 --> 00:12:41,827 And again, who is the first to get up the ladder, 195 00:12:41,894 --> 00:12:46,298 retrieve the title, will call themselves champion here tonight. 196 00:12:46,999 --> 00:12:50,536 Fallon running a bit of interference, but last taken over. 197 00:12:51,036 --> 00:12:55,274 Noam Dar and Oro meant to attack, called things off with Trick Williams. 198 00:12:55,341 --> 00:12:58,844 She's got to be thinking somewhat about the main event later tonight. 199 00:12:59,211 --> 00:13:01,514 -She just got rocked to the outside. -[applause] 200 00:13:02,214 --> 00:13:05,217 -[Booker] The hell is going on? -I told you to watch out. 201 00:13:05,284 --> 00:13:09,889 [Vic] I said get out of the way. You didn't listen. Paid the price. 202 00:13:09,955 --> 00:13:13,592 That's what has happened right now in the ring to Kelani Jordan 203 00:13:13,659 --> 00:13:16,595 as she gets a nice standing reverse. There's action all over the place. 204 00:13:16,662 --> 00:13:17,530 I did just tell you. 205 00:13:17,596 --> 00:13:19,999 -[Booker] Can I get a monitor? -What do you want? 206 00:13:20,065 --> 00:13:24,170 [Vic] I can't be in production at the same time here. 207 00:13:24,236 --> 00:13:26,805 I told you we're a little bit more confined tonight. 208 00:13:26,872 --> 00:13:28,140 [Booker] What's going on? 209 00:13:28,207 --> 00:13:30,276 [Vic] Look at the monitor. I just gave you one. 210 00:13:30,342 --> 00:13:33,179 Kelani Jordan dropping Ruca. And look at Jordan! 211 00:13:33,245 --> 00:13:35,714 -With a little X extra twist! -[crowd gasps] 212 00:13:35,781 --> 00:13:39,251 [Booker] That's what I'm talking about. She's very talented, Vic. 213 00:13:39,852 --> 00:13:40,786 [crowd gasps] 214 00:13:40,853 --> 00:13:45,624 Talking about talent. Talking about talent. That's so Lukavic. 215 00:13:45,691 --> 00:13:50,029 -It's getting hotter here. -[Vic] Just got dropped by Fallon. 216 00:13:50,095 --> 00:13:52,264 Listen to the NXT universe. 217 00:13:52,331 --> 00:13:54,333 [crowd chants "NXT!"] 218 00:13:55,534 --> 00:13:58,137 -[crowd gasps] -[Booker] Oh, my God, man. 219 00:13:58,204 --> 00:14:01,106 [Vic] Just that athletic-- Pure chaos! 220 00:14:01,173 --> 00:14:03,409 And a big pump kick from Lash. 221 00:14:03,475 --> 00:14:05,110 [cheers] 222 00:14:05,177 --> 00:14:08,914 The field is down. Huge demolition derby. 223 00:14:08,981 --> 00:14:11,116 [Booker] Everybody wants to win so bad. 224 00:14:11,183 --> 00:14:13,619 This is a history-making moment tonight. 225 00:14:13,686 --> 00:14:18,457 [Vic] I'm glad you bring that up because what does it mean to be the first? 226 00:14:18,524 --> 00:14:23,662 [Book] No, to be the first so young at this stage of your career, Vic, 227 00:14:23,729 --> 00:14:28,033 is rocket fuel for the career, man. That's what it is. 228 00:14:28,100 --> 00:14:31,670 [Vic] What the hell? Look at Kelani go! 229 00:14:32,071 --> 00:14:35,708 You take a look at the entire card here tonight in Vegas. 230 00:14:35,774 --> 00:14:38,043 There are more women tonight than men. 231 00:14:38,110 --> 00:14:41,914 Truly showcasing why we have the best women's division in all of wrestling. 232 00:14:41,981 --> 00:14:46,118 [Booker] Oh, look at the strength of Lash Legend. Oh, wow! 233 00:14:46,185 --> 00:14:50,122 [Vic] It doesn't matter how strong you are when you get hit with a ladder. 234 00:14:50,189 --> 00:14:51,857 -Oh, my word! -[crowd gasps] 235 00:14:51,924 --> 00:14:55,027 [Booker] Jaida Parker with a lot of natural ability picks. 236 00:14:55,094 --> 00:14:58,163 She's highly touted to win this thing here tonight. 237 00:14:58,697 --> 00:14:59,665 [screaming] 238 00:14:59,732 --> 00:15:02,935 -[Booker] Oh, wow! -[Vic] Nasty landing by Michin. 239 00:15:03,002 --> 00:15:05,871 -Gnarly, man. -It's Sol Ruca in control. 240 00:15:05,938 --> 00:15:08,574 And is Sol the one to watch her first ladder match. 241 00:15:08,641 --> 00:15:11,744 -We know she's not going to hold back. -[Booker] Sol is the one to watch. 242 00:15:11,810 --> 00:15:14,113 But all six of these ladies, Vic, 243 00:15:14,179 --> 00:15:18,284 you cannot sleep on any one of them because like you said a second ago, 244 00:15:18,350 --> 00:15:19,852 this is history, man. 245 00:15:19,919 --> 00:15:21,153 [Vic] There's Fallon, 246 00:15:21,220 --> 00:15:24,790 the only superstar to wear gold in NXT that's in this match up. 247 00:15:24,857 --> 00:15:26,525 She knows what it takes. 248 00:15:26,592 --> 00:15:29,728 And she's climbing rung by rung, has her finger on the title. 249 00:15:29,795 --> 00:15:33,966 And Sol Ruca, nice job running-- Oh! A little bit of interference. 250 00:15:34,033 --> 00:15:36,502 [Booker] This is a different foul in Henley. 251 00:15:36,568 --> 00:15:38,270 She has an attitude here tonight. 252 00:15:40,506 --> 00:15:43,542 [Vic] The ladder a bit off center from where they need to be. 253 00:15:43,609 --> 00:15:44,710 A nasty landing! 254 00:15:45,377 --> 00:15:48,147 There's Ms. Parker. What's Ms. Parker thinking? 255 00:15:48,213 --> 00:15:50,215 -Oh! -[Booker] Oh, wow! 256 00:15:50,282 --> 00:15:51,684 [applause] 257 00:15:51,750 --> 00:15:53,852 [Vic] That'll ruin anyone's night in Vegas. 258 00:15:53,919 --> 00:15:57,690 [Booker] Kelani Jordan could be out for the night. 259 00:15:58,924 --> 00:16:01,727 [Vic] What a way to kick off NXT Battleground. 260 00:16:01,794 --> 00:16:04,296 -[Booker] All action right now. -History to be made. 261 00:16:04,363 --> 00:16:07,333 Michin back to her feet, looking to return the favor 262 00:16:07,399 --> 00:16:10,135 with a high-angle German suplex in Michin. 263 00:16:10,202 --> 00:16:15,641 She knows she's been in this position before. Climbing right to the top. 264 00:16:15,708 --> 00:16:18,577 -The door opens, she's there! -[Booker] Whoa. 265 00:16:19,011 --> 00:16:22,314 -[Vic] Oh, and so was-- Oh! Lash legend. -[crowd gasps] 266 00:16:23,115 --> 00:16:28,287 Lash, I mean, has the most power in this match up, as showcased in the past. 267 00:16:28,354 --> 00:16:32,658 Oh! Able to sidestep, great elusiveness by Lash. 268 00:16:32,725 --> 00:16:35,894 [Booker] Not just that. She's representing Meta Four, Vic. 269 00:16:35,961 --> 00:16:40,466 She's representing tonight. She's representing Noam Dar, Mensah. 270 00:16:40,766 --> 00:16:42,234 That's why I go back and mention 271 00:16:42,301 --> 00:16:44,503 is her head in the game with everything going on? 272 00:16:44,570 --> 00:16:48,907 Michin just got dropped and Lash now, she's in the driver's seat, Booker. 273 00:16:49,808 --> 00:16:51,777 [Booker] No, somebody got to represent 274 00:16:51,844 --> 00:16:54,546 -for Meta Four. -[Vic] Lash starts to climb. 275 00:16:54,613 --> 00:16:56,648 [Vic] Think about Lash, how tall she is. 276 00:16:56,715 --> 00:17:00,452 -She doesn't have to climb as far. -[Booker] One more, Vic. 277 00:17:00,519 --> 00:17:05,858 [Vic] Can't grab it. Michin, able to pull Lash down-- And wow! 278 00:17:06,425 --> 00:17:08,093 [screaming] 279 00:17:08,160 --> 00:17:09,395 Nice counter. 280 00:17:10,129 --> 00:17:12,464 You gotta think she's able to put down Michin. 281 00:17:12,531 --> 00:17:13,899 She's able to put to sleep. 282 00:17:13,966 --> 00:17:16,268 That's one less superstar that Michin, 283 00:17:16,335 --> 00:17:18,170 if she's out, that Lash has to worry about. 284 00:17:18,237 --> 00:17:20,005 [Booker] Not the right strategy though. 285 00:17:20,072 --> 00:17:24,309 You don't want to waste much time in one place in a match up like this. 286 00:17:24,376 --> 00:17:26,578 [Vic] Fallon trying to jump in on the party, 287 00:17:26,645 --> 00:17:29,448 operates with that me-first mentality. 288 00:17:29,515 --> 00:17:30,916 [Booker giggles] 289 00:17:30,983 --> 00:17:32,217 [applause] 290 00:17:32,284 --> 00:17:35,187 [Booker] Talking about the dick being stacked. 291 00:17:36,088 --> 00:17:37,022 [grunting] 292 00:17:39,758 --> 00:17:41,827 [Vic] Again the chaos of this match up, 293 00:17:41,894 --> 00:17:45,364 all these it's somehow Fallon Henley just holding on to Lash Legend. 294 00:17:45,831 --> 00:17:47,666 But look at that. Look at Sol Ruca! 295 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:48,567 [Sol screams] 296 00:17:48,634 --> 00:17:51,937 Ruca not concerning herself with anyone else. 297 00:17:52,004 --> 00:17:53,472 She's trying to make history. 298 00:17:54,540 --> 00:17:59,011 Kelani jumping on the back. All these women know what's at stake. 299 00:17:59,078 --> 00:18:01,980 These were 12 women that came down to six. 300 00:18:02,047 --> 00:18:05,684 They're in the ring now, only one will make history. 301 00:18:06,218 --> 00:18:09,521 Kelani's all the way to the top. She's right there, Book! 302 00:18:09,588 --> 00:18:11,757 -[Booker] Wow! -Kelani's right there. 303 00:18:12,157 --> 00:18:16,662 -Jaida dropped Sol, dropped each other. -[Booker] Can't get the right balance. 304 00:18:17,362 --> 00:18:18,864 Kelani's by herself. 305 00:18:18,931 --> 00:18:23,302 But that door quickly shuts and Jaida back in control. 306 00:18:23,368 --> 00:18:26,371 This was one of the reasons you've always said you weren't a fan 307 00:18:26,438 --> 00:18:29,541 -of competing in ladder matches. -[Booker] Somebody's going to get hurt. 308 00:18:29,608 --> 00:18:35,080 [Booker] Every time you step into a ladder match, especially these days. 309 00:18:37,182 --> 00:18:39,518 [Vic] We go back to the concept we talked about 310 00:18:39,585 --> 00:18:41,587 with the field with the women's combine. 311 00:18:41,653 --> 00:18:45,457 General manager Ava right now has to be smiling in the back 312 00:18:45,524 --> 00:18:47,826 seeing her concept come to life. 313 00:18:47,893 --> 00:18:51,196 From the combine to the one woman that will make history 314 00:18:51,263 --> 00:18:52,831 as Sol Ruca and Parker. 315 00:18:52,898 --> 00:18:55,200 Now Michin's in and tipping the ladder over. 316 00:18:55,267 --> 00:18:56,502 [Booker] You talk about Ava. 317 00:18:56,568 --> 00:18:59,938 She's the youngest GM in our history. She's doing a hell of a job. 318 00:19:00,005 --> 00:19:02,841 I say give her a raise, man. Give her a raise. 319 00:19:02,908 --> 00:19:05,911 -She's been doing some hell of-- Wow! -[Vic] Oh, my word! 320 00:19:08,947 --> 00:19:12,951 [Vic] Face first onto the ladder. And now Rufa gets dropped! 321 00:19:13,886 --> 00:19:16,455 [Booker] Beautiful shot by Fallon. 322 00:19:16,522 --> 00:19:19,958 [Vic] Fallon realizing why Fallon Henley saw Lash making her way in. 323 00:19:20,025 --> 00:19:22,995 She got right back up, but she's going right back down. 324 00:19:23,061 --> 00:19:24,663 -[Booker] Oh, wow. -Two for one. 325 00:19:24,730 --> 00:19:26,832 Fallon Henley. Don't look around. 326 00:19:26,899 --> 00:19:28,333 Climb the damn ladder. 327 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:32,070 [Booker] Talk about that attitude that she needed, Vic. 328 00:19:32,137 --> 00:19:36,008 I've been saying it since day one and now she's adopted that attitude. 329 00:19:36,074 --> 00:19:37,543 And look, she's so close now. 330 00:19:37,609 --> 00:19:40,746 [Vic] That attitude you talk about is her developing that killer instinct. 331 00:19:40,812 --> 00:19:44,116 [Booker] Instinct is something you need in this business. 332 00:19:44,183 --> 00:19:45,884 Very selfish business. 333 00:19:45,951 --> 00:19:49,087 [Vic] Look at Kelani now moving a second ladder into position. 334 00:19:49,588 --> 00:19:52,558 [Booker] Especially after taking that hard shot right there. 335 00:19:52,624 --> 00:19:53,392 [screaming] 336 00:19:54,126 --> 00:19:56,261 [Vic] All these women I'm looking around, 337 00:19:56,328 --> 00:20:00,532 everyone, welts forming on their body. Michin getting kicked off. 338 00:20:00,599 --> 00:20:04,703 Four women looking for one title. It's down to three. Jaida reaching up. 339 00:20:05,971 --> 00:20:09,007 Who is going to be able to get their hands… 340 00:20:09,074 --> 00:20:10,475 [Booker] Did you see that shot? 341 00:20:10,542 --> 00:20:14,313 …retrieve the championship. And Lash Legend just wiped out the field. 342 00:20:14,379 --> 00:20:16,548 [Booker] Lash wants it. She wants it so bad. 343 00:20:16,615 --> 00:20:17,916 [Vic] And she seizes it. 344 00:20:17,983 --> 00:20:20,352 She sees it. Lash is starting her climb! 345 00:20:20,419 --> 00:20:22,955 -[Booker] This is it. -Quick climb towards history! 346 00:20:23,021 --> 00:20:24,556 [Vic] Sol's up there now. 347 00:20:25,224 --> 00:20:27,025 -Sol's fighting. -[Sol moans] 348 00:20:27,526 --> 00:20:30,195 Sol Ruca, the number one seed from the combine. 349 00:20:30,262 --> 00:20:31,463 [crowd gasps] 350 00:20:31,530 --> 00:20:33,765 Perhaps maybe the odds on favorite. 351 00:20:34,566 --> 00:20:36,735 Lash, Lash. 352 00:20:38,203 --> 00:20:39,404 [Booker] No way. 353 00:20:39,471 --> 00:20:44,443 -No way she's gonna do this. -[Vic] Sol looking to suplex the other. 354 00:20:47,145 --> 00:20:50,682 [Vic] Bodies teetering. Sol! 355 00:20:51,984 --> 00:20:53,518 Trying to pull down Lash. 356 00:20:54,019 --> 00:20:55,520 Lash trying to hold on. 357 00:20:57,723 --> 00:21:01,059 [snorts] It's almost a bad landing for Lash Legend. 358 00:21:02,227 --> 00:21:03,228 And that… 359 00:21:03,795 --> 00:21:04,896 Book! 360 00:21:06,198 --> 00:21:08,367 -[Booker] I don't like this. -What the hell? 361 00:21:08,433 --> 00:21:10,202 [Booker] I don't like this at all. 362 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:11,470 [crowd gasps] 363 00:21:11,536 --> 00:21:14,640 -You gotta be kidding me! -[Booker] God, baby. 364 00:21:14,706 --> 00:21:18,110 [Vic] Lash Legend just bounced off the ladder. 365 00:21:18,176 --> 00:21:21,713 [crowd chants "Holy shit!"] 366 00:21:28,153 --> 00:21:30,756 It's been chaos since beginning of the night. 367 00:21:30,822 --> 00:21:32,924 You can see what's trending number one, 368 00:21:32,991 --> 00:21:37,529 and it's because six women are looking to become the one to make history. 369 00:21:37,596 --> 00:21:40,499 I just looked down. Lash is hurt right now. Almost dead. 370 00:21:40,565 --> 00:21:43,435 -[Booker] Of course she's hurt. -Look at the bodies in the ring. 371 00:21:43,502 --> 00:21:45,137 They're throwing haymakers right now. 372 00:21:45,203 --> 00:21:51,009 -Inside the UFC, Apex meets the DDT! -[Booker] Oh, talking about. Here we go. 373 00:21:51,076 --> 00:21:56,214 [Booker] So close, but still gets so far away. You gotta do it. 374 00:21:59,751 --> 00:22:03,322 [Vic] Oh, how wise. Michin to jump to the second ladder. 375 00:22:03,889 --> 00:22:06,124 But, oh… 376 00:22:06,692 --> 00:22:07,693 No. 377 00:22:08,260 --> 00:22:09,728 -Oh! -[crowd gasps] 378 00:22:12,964 --> 00:22:15,834 -Nasty landing for Michin. -[Booker] Very nasty. 379 00:22:15,901 --> 00:22:18,070 [Vic] The danger of the ladder match doesn't stop. 380 00:22:18,136 --> 00:22:20,072 There's no timeouts. This is continuing. 381 00:22:20,138 --> 00:22:23,075 [crowd chants "This is awesome"] 382 00:22:25,344 --> 00:22:26,445 [Booker] The strength. 383 00:22:27,412 --> 00:22:32,017 [Vic] This is just the start to NXT Battleground. A historic night. 384 00:22:32,084 --> 00:22:36,988 This has already been the first Premium Live Event for NXT in Las Vegas, 385 00:22:37,055 --> 00:22:39,658 the first WWE event in the UFC Apex 386 00:22:39,725 --> 00:22:43,128 and Parker looking to become the first-- Oh, Michin. 387 00:22:45,497 --> 00:22:48,300 And these two have a rivalry between the two. 388 00:22:48,367 --> 00:22:52,170 Remember how much they were jaw jacking with one another this past Tuesday? 389 00:22:52,237 --> 00:22:54,139 That's carried over into tonight. 390 00:22:54,206 --> 00:22:58,076 Sol took a little bit too much time trying to get that ladder to be perfectly still. 391 00:22:58,143 --> 00:23:02,114 -Oh! Sol, Snatcher! -[Booker] That was a beautiful setup. 392 00:23:02,180 --> 00:23:04,750 [Booker] Beautiful setup there by Sol Ruca. 393 00:23:04,816 --> 00:23:06,585 -[Vic] And another one! -[Booker] Oh! 394 00:23:06,651 --> 00:23:11,156 [Booker] Two times. Two times for your mind. Oh, my God, man. 395 00:23:11,223 --> 00:23:15,360 [Vic] Quickly up to the top. Sol, Michin, Kelani. 396 00:23:16,495 --> 00:23:18,563 Sol to the top. Kelani to the top. 397 00:23:18,630 --> 00:23:23,101 Michin, Kelani trying to fight just to stay on top of the ladder. Oh! 398 00:23:23,168 --> 00:23:25,103 -Both women, same idea. -[crowd gasps] 399 00:23:25,971 --> 00:23:27,672 -Almost a double KO. -[cheers] 400 00:23:27,739 --> 00:23:31,610 [Booker] Window just opened, window just opened for Michin. 401 00:23:31,676 --> 00:23:35,847 [Vic] Sol Ruca back to her feet somehow, and she just got wiped out. 402 00:23:36,815 --> 00:23:39,451 You're right. That door is open right now for Michin. 403 00:23:39,518 --> 00:23:41,052 [crowd gasps] 404 00:23:41,119 --> 00:23:44,489 The same thing can be said for Kelani. 405 00:23:47,926 --> 00:23:50,862 -One of a kind! -[crowd gasps] 406 00:23:50,929 --> 00:23:52,631 [applause] 407 00:23:53,165 --> 00:23:54,232 Get there. 408 00:23:55,567 --> 00:23:56,735 Kelani. 409 00:23:57,436 --> 00:24:00,138 -She's up top! She did it! -[cheers] 410 00:24:00,605 --> 00:24:01,773 [bell rings] 411 00:24:01,840 --> 00:24:05,744 She just made history! Jordan has made history! 412 00:24:05,811 --> 00:24:07,312 [announcer] Here's your winner 413 00:24:07,379 --> 00:24:14,219 and the first-ever NXT Women's North American champion, 414 00:24:14,653 --> 00:24:18,690 Kelani Jordan! 415 00:24:18,757 --> 00:24:21,226 [Vic] Unbelievable! 416 00:24:22,327 --> 00:24:27,365 Kelani Jordan from the Big Ten to NXT 417 00:24:27,799 --> 00:24:29,301 to Las Vegas, 418 00:24:29,367 --> 00:24:35,974 to the first NXT North American Women's champion. 419 00:24:36,675 --> 00:24:37,542 [Booker] Wow. 420 00:24:38,610 --> 00:24:39,845 What a moment. 421 00:24:41,980 --> 00:24:44,249 [Vic] This was quite the moment as well. 422 00:24:44,316 --> 00:24:51,156 Lash Legend being bounced off the ladder, wiped her out of the match up. 423 00:24:51,223 --> 00:24:54,893 Then it was Michin who was able to take control of this match. 424 00:24:54,960 --> 00:24:58,630 We called it "Human Demolition Derby." We said it was pure chaos. 425 00:24:58,697 --> 00:25:02,033 It was everything we thought it would be and that much more. 426 00:25:02,100 --> 00:25:07,105 It was six women who came out here to lay it on the line like Sol Ruca, 427 00:25:07,172 --> 00:25:09,574 who hit not just one, but then Book, 428 00:25:09,641 --> 00:25:12,377 she went back to the table and she doubled down, bam! 429 00:25:12,444 --> 00:25:16,114 With two Sol's smashers here tonight to make history. 430 00:25:16,181 --> 00:25:20,819 But Kelani Jordan, in the end, proving she truly is one of a kind 431 00:25:20,886 --> 00:25:22,554 by climbing the ladder, 432 00:25:22,621 --> 00:25:26,658 retrieving the title and immortalizing herself. 433 00:25:26,725 --> 00:25:28,460 [cheers and applause] 434 00:25:32,063 --> 00:25:34,065 Because for Kelani Jordan, 435 00:25:34,132 --> 00:25:37,736 she's been looking to stand out in the women's division. 436 00:25:37,802 --> 00:25:40,906 Well, now she stands alone in the record books 437 00:25:40,972 --> 00:25:46,912 as the first woman's North American champion. 438 00:25:46,978 --> 00:25:48,813 [crowd chants] 439 00:26:00,425 --> 00:26:01,826 [Vic] And there is Las Vegas. 440 00:26:01,893 --> 00:26:05,397 It's been a great host of NXT Battleground, 441 00:26:05,463 --> 00:26:10,402 but for Ethan Page, Booker, it kind of got off to a rough start. 442 00:26:10,468 --> 00:26:12,437 Let's look at what I was talking about. 443 00:26:12,504 --> 00:26:16,074 Because Ethan Page, he arrived in Las Vegas yesterday. 444 00:26:16,141 --> 00:26:18,710 [man 1] Welcome to Vegas. How are you feeling ahead of Battleground? 445 00:26:18,777 --> 00:26:20,812 -I mean, other than being-- -[Oro shouts] 446 00:26:20,879 --> 00:26:21,913 Wow! 447 00:26:22,948 --> 00:26:24,482 [grunting] 448 00:26:26,217 --> 00:26:30,488 [Vic] If Tuesday wasn't enough, Oro Mensah got him a little bit more. 449 00:26:30,555 --> 00:26:32,724 Page certainly in the cross hairs of Mensah, 450 00:26:32,791 --> 00:26:35,694 but also in the cross hairs of our champion, Trick Williams, 451 00:26:35,760 --> 00:26:40,365 who arrived at the UFC Apex earlier today ahead of the main events 452 00:26:40,432 --> 00:26:42,267 here tonight at Battleground. 453 00:26:42,334 --> 00:26:45,937 Because Trick Williams will defend the NXT championship 454 00:26:46,004 --> 00:26:48,139 against the aforementioned challenger, 455 00:26:48,206 --> 00:26:52,177 who is still maybe feeling the effects of that attack, Ethan Page. 456 00:26:52,243 --> 00:26:57,315 Main event still to come here tonight of NXT Battleground. 457 00:26:58,617 --> 00:27:00,986 There we are now looking at Lola Vice warming up 458 00:27:01,052 --> 00:27:03,955 as she will re enter NXT Underground, 459 00:27:04,022 --> 00:27:06,491 this time against a different opponent. 460 00:27:06,558 --> 00:27:11,396 That opponent being the one and only former NXT women's champion, 461 00:27:11,463 --> 00:27:13,999 the Queen of Spades, Shayna Baszler, 462 00:27:14,065 --> 00:27:18,069 who is warming up with former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill. 463 00:27:18,136 --> 00:27:24,142 We will indeed find out tonight who is the baddest in NXT, 464 00:27:24,209 --> 00:27:29,948 inside NXT Underground here at NXT Battleground. 465 00:27:32,684 --> 00:27:34,486 [heavy metal music] 466 00:27:46,665 --> 00:27:48,099 [cheers] 467 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:56,541 [bell rings] 468 00:27:56,608 --> 00:28:01,179 [announcer] The following contest is for 469 00:28:01,246 --> 00:28:05,850 the NXT Tag Team championship! 470 00:28:07,719 --> 00:28:09,187 Introducing first, 471 00:28:09,254 --> 00:28:14,526 Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. 472 00:28:14,592 --> 00:28:16,394 [Vic] I'm just going to be blunt. 473 00:28:16,461 --> 00:28:18,730 When the good brothers arrived in NXT, 474 00:28:18,797 --> 00:28:21,933 should they have been handed a title match? 475 00:28:22,400 --> 00:28:24,969 -A tag team title? -[Booker] No, I don't think so, 476 00:28:25,036 --> 00:28:30,442 but after the reckoning of The O.C., you have no choice but to put them 477 00:28:30,508 --> 00:28:34,479 in this position right here. Oh, yes. I'm ready, man. 478 00:28:38,416 --> 00:28:40,051 [rock music] 479 00:28:51,262 --> 00:28:52,630 [cheers] 480 00:28:53,765 --> 00:28:55,400 [screaming] 481 00:28:56,401 --> 00:28:58,036 [announcer] And their opponents, 482 00:28:58,103 --> 00:29:03,041 they're the NXT tag team champion, 483 00:29:03,108 --> 00:29:08,213 Nathan Frazer and Axiom! 484 00:29:09,681 --> 00:29:11,549 [Vic] They're the good brothers. 485 00:29:11,616 --> 00:29:14,919 The champions have been ducking the challengers. 486 00:29:14,986 --> 00:29:17,255 I don't necessarily agree with that statement. 487 00:29:17,322 --> 00:29:22,794 [Booker] I don't agree with that at all. Axiom, Nathan Fraser, these two together, 488 00:29:22,861 --> 00:29:25,764 they may be unstoppable, Vic. 489 00:29:25,830 --> 00:29:31,069 Oh, yes. I'm talking about the tenacity high octane nitrous oxide. 490 00:29:31,136 --> 00:29:36,341 Man, it's about to get quick up in this bug. Oh, yes, man. 491 00:29:36,407 --> 00:29:40,211 [Vic] See, those two C4 energies you had earlier are starting to kick in 492 00:29:40,278 --> 00:29:42,647 as we're two matches into the night. 493 00:29:42,714 --> 00:29:45,550 The champions though did not approve of outside teams. 494 00:29:45,617 --> 00:29:48,052 And this is their quote, "cutting the line." 495 00:29:48,119 --> 00:29:50,255 It seemed at one point, if you remember, 496 00:29:50,321 --> 00:29:53,091 Gallows and Anderson thought they were NXT originals. 497 00:29:53,158 --> 00:29:55,560 The O.C. thought they were OG's. 498 00:29:55,627 --> 00:30:00,532 [Booker] I told you The O.C. are back here for one reason and one reason only: 499 00:30:00,598 --> 00:30:04,135 -to capture these tag team championships. -[bell rings] 500 00:30:04,202 --> 00:30:06,671 [Vic] Axiom, I just looked up from the monitor, 501 00:30:06,738 --> 00:30:11,309 that left shoulder has a little tape on it after the attack from Tuesday. 502 00:30:11,376 --> 00:30:12,510 Axiom shoulder. 503 00:30:12,577 --> 00:30:16,915 I'd even throw Nathan Frazer's ribs as well. Could be targets for The O.C. 504 00:30:16,981 --> 00:30:20,351 [Booker] Every time these step inside that square circle, they're hurt. 505 00:30:20,418 --> 00:30:22,887 It's just a matter of just not being injured. 506 00:30:22,954 --> 00:30:23,788 [crowd gasps] 507 00:30:23,855 --> 00:30:26,524 Axiom is ready to go. He's ready. 508 00:30:26,591 --> 00:30:27,792 [Vic] He's awake now. 509 00:30:27,859 --> 00:30:29,761 There goes Anderson right to that bullseye. 510 00:30:29,828 --> 00:30:32,497 I just talked about that heavily taped left shoulder. 511 00:30:32,564 --> 00:30:36,100 The O.C. has continually attacked Axiom and Fraser, 512 00:30:36,167 --> 00:30:39,270 forcing the champion's hand by frustrating them. 513 00:30:39,337 --> 00:30:42,240 Would that give the challengers an advantage here tonight? 514 00:30:42,307 --> 00:30:44,876 They know they can frustrate the young champions. 515 00:30:44,943 --> 00:30:48,012 [Booker] I don't think so. I've been watching them for the last year. 516 00:30:48,079 --> 00:30:50,415 I said these two guys, they need something. 517 00:30:50,481 --> 00:30:52,383 And together, Vic, that could be it. 518 00:30:52,450 --> 00:30:55,987 Look at them, as a team, they're flawless. 519 00:30:56,054 --> 00:30:58,389 -[Vic] That tag was made-- -[Book] Oh, wow! 520 00:30:58,456 --> 00:31:01,159 [Vic] Never slow down. That is the motto. 521 00:31:01,226 --> 00:31:04,362 Nathan Frazer is into a cover and Anderson quickly kicking out. 522 00:31:04,429 --> 00:31:06,331 -But these two teams… -[Booker] Look at that. 523 00:31:06,397 --> 00:31:08,499 …couldn't be more different in and out of the ring. 524 00:31:08,566 --> 00:31:11,002 They're champions, very low-key individuals, 525 00:31:11,069 --> 00:31:13,504 let their talking in the ring. 526 00:31:13,571 --> 00:31:15,206 That's where they do their talking. 527 00:31:15,273 --> 00:31:18,977 [Booker] These guys have been champion all over the world. 528 00:31:19,043 --> 00:31:21,779 Like I say, this isn't a reset or anything like this. 529 00:31:21,846 --> 00:31:25,149 This is just regrouping and getting back to business. 530 00:31:25,216 --> 00:31:26,451 [applause] 531 00:31:26,517 --> 00:31:29,287 [Vic] Anderson sort of mocking Frazer in that moment. 532 00:31:29,354 --> 00:31:31,556 When you talk to The O.C., when you talk to Gallows, 533 00:31:31,623 --> 00:31:34,392 you talk to Anderson, they believe they're like Vegas. 534 00:31:34,459 --> 00:31:36,427 People around the world want to see them. 535 00:31:36,494 --> 00:31:39,430 Teams from around the globe want to compete against them. 536 00:31:39,497 --> 00:31:42,600 That is what Axiom and Frazer are doing at the highest level in this moment. 537 00:31:42,667 --> 00:31:46,304 Were almost able to retain the NXT tag team titles. 538 00:31:46,371 --> 00:31:49,540 [Booker] Like Nipy Hustle said, you want a slice, Vic, 539 00:31:49,607 --> 00:31:51,509 you got to roll the dice. 540 00:31:51,576 --> 00:31:55,580 -I love that quote. -[Vic] That's a good quote. 541 00:31:55,647 --> 00:31:57,482 [Vic] I'd have thought you'd have taken credit for it. 542 00:31:57,548 --> 00:31:59,951 I give you a lot of credit for crediting the person. 543 00:32:00,018 --> 00:32:01,085 [Booker] That's Nipsey. 544 00:32:01,152 --> 00:32:03,922 [Vic] Frazer, Axiom in control. Look at Karl Anderson. 545 00:32:03,988 --> 00:32:07,392 This is that frustration I was bringing up earlier that they were angry for. 546 00:32:07,458 --> 00:32:11,796 All the attacks, verbally, physically, that attack out at the merchandise stand, 547 00:32:11,863 --> 00:32:14,098 at the merchandise truck at NXT on Tuesday. 548 00:32:14,198 --> 00:32:18,703 I mean, you think about Frazer, if they can be baited into anything, 549 00:32:18,770 --> 00:32:22,607 that frustration, that little slip, you know, better slip can cost you. 550 00:32:22,674 --> 00:32:26,377 [Booker] It could be a big, big mistake, but I beg the difference, Vic. 551 00:32:26,444 --> 00:32:29,113 I mean, Nathan Fraser and Axiom, these two guys, 552 00:32:29,180 --> 00:32:31,516 you look at them, just by the way they conduct themselves. 553 00:32:31,582 --> 00:32:32,817 They're fighters, man. 554 00:32:32,884 --> 00:32:35,687 They're willing to go in there and put it all on the line 555 00:32:35,753 --> 00:32:39,357 because they believe in themselves. Look at that, look at that! 556 00:32:39,424 --> 00:32:42,060 [Vic] Just cut off Anderson face first. 557 00:32:42,126 --> 00:32:44,929 That middle turnbuckle and a quick tag. You've already said it. 558 00:32:44,996 --> 00:32:48,499 You've been impressed with the champions on many different levels. 559 00:32:48,566 --> 00:32:52,637 -High cross body, big LG just got caught. -[Booker] That's the fight I'm talking-- 560 00:32:52,704 --> 00:32:54,605 [in unison] Oh! 561 00:32:55,139 --> 00:32:57,475 [Vic] Being a veteran, staying one step ahead. 562 00:32:57,542 --> 00:33:02,513 Immediately Karl Anderson went right to that injured arm, and here comes Luke. 563 00:33:02,580 --> 00:33:07,418 [Booker] Love me some Karl Anderson. And he is the precision tactician. 564 00:33:07,485 --> 00:33:12,790 And now you got the big man inside just doing work. I love it. 565 00:33:12,857 --> 00:33:14,659 [Vic] Someone might fact-check me on this, 566 00:33:14,726 --> 00:33:17,762 but this is the first NXT Premium Live Event for The O.C. 567 00:33:17,829 --> 00:33:20,031 It's the first Premium Live Event 568 00:33:20,098 --> 00:33:24,702 for The O.C. since competing on Crown Jewel in 2022. 569 00:33:24,769 --> 00:33:28,873 They feel angry, they're disrespected, and they want to hurt 570 00:33:28,940 --> 00:33:30,308 whoever is in the ring with them. 571 00:33:30,375 --> 00:33:34,178 [Booker] Those stats won't mean anything if The O.C. don't walk out of here. 572 00:33:34,245 --> 00:33:36,247 Trust me. That's what it's all about. 573 00:33:36,314 --> 00:33:37,582 It's about winning. 574 00:33:37,648 --> 00:33:42,153 The goal is about becoming the major, major players. Oh, right! 575 00:33:42,220 --> 00:33:45,256 -[Vic] Pinpoint at Gallow's elbow. -I love it, man. 576 00:33:45,323 --> 00:33:49,026 Right to the joint of Axiom. You know what? You brought up gold. 577 00:33:49,093 --> 00:33:53,598 What has made The O.C. so dominant for so long? 578 00:33:54,032 --> 00:33:55,533 What has made them so good? 579 00:33:55,600 --> 00:34:00,638 TNA, New Japan, Raw Tag Team champions, World Cup Champions in WWE. 580 00:34:00,705 --> 00:34:05,176 [Booker] Very simple, Vic. These guys have been together by each other's side. 581 00:34:05,243 --> 00:34:07,945 Side by side for the last 11 years. 582 00:34:08,012 --> 00:34:12,183 They always say it's about the money and the miles, man. 583 00:34:12,250 --> 00:34:14,252 That's what they got. You feel me? 584 00:34:14,318 --> 00:34:17,822 [Vic] I do. And Axiom feels he's miles away from his tag team partner 585 00:34:18,189 --> 00:34:22,393 because he desperately needs to make the tag and instead just got dropped! 586 00:34:22,460 --> 00:34:24,262 [Booker giggles] What a shot. 587 00:34:24,328 --> 00:34:27,131 -What a shot. -[Vic] And Anderson back in. And, oh! 588 00:34:27,198 --> 00:34:28,633 [Vic] Right to the midsection. 589 00:34:28,733 --> 00:34:32,670 And now The O.C. slowing the pace of this match down. 590 00:34:32,737 --> 00:34:35,606 [Booker] Better remove, Vic, right now. Slowing the pace. 591 00:34:35,673 --> 00:34:37,909 It looked like we're slowing the pace down, 592 00:34:37,975 --> 00:34:43,081 but right now we're just keeping Axiom real close to the body, man. 593 00:34:43,147 --> 00:34:44,482 That's not gonna work. 594 00:34:44,549 --> 00:34:47,051 That's not gonna work. See what I'm saying? 595 00:34:47,118 --> 00:34:49,387 [Vic] With a chop. Could that bring gold? 596 00:34:49,454 --> 00:34:53,024 Seeing a kick out, Anderson is a bit frustrated in his own right. 597 00:34:53,091 --> 00:34:57,361 -He's going to punish Axiom. -[Booker] He's taking his time, Vic. 598 00:34:57,428 --> 00:35:00,264 Doesn't matter if it's a Tokyo or a private jet. 599 00:35:00,331 --> 00:35:02,733 The O.C.'s about talking shop winning gold. 600 00:35:02,800 --> 00:35:06,737 They may win a goal, Booker, they have never held before. 601 00:35:06,804 --> 00:35:09,207 [Booker] That's the question. Can they do it? 602 00:35:09,273 --> 00:35:12,376 Can they do it? Let me tell you, Fraser and Axiom, 603 00:35:12,443 --> 00:35:15,079 they're not going to lay down and just let it happen. 604 00:35:15,146 --> 00:35:18,316 We're in for a long night. I don't care what you think. 605 00:35:18,382 --> 00:35:22,487 This is just the beginning here. This is the Appetizer, man. 606 00:35:22,553 --> 00:35:23,654 [crowd chants "Axiom"] 607 00:35:23,721 --> 00:35:27,725 [Vic] NXT universe trying to rally the champions in this moment. 608 00:35:27,792 --> 00:35:31,362 And there's Axiom. You can see just the size disadvantage. 609 00:35:31,429 --> 00:35:35,666 And with one clubbing blow buckling the knees of Axiom. 610 00:35:35,733 --> 00:35:39,871 -[Booker] Big uppercut. Big, big uppercut. -Oh, that was a big counter. 611 00:35:39,937 --> 00:35:43,708 [Vic] Axiom and all that DDT again, you got to think he was on the left side. 612 00:35:43,774 --> 00:35:44,976 His left shoulder is damaged. 613 00:35:45,042 --> 00:35:48,846 He couldn't quite get all the hook in that he wanted, but he's desperate. 614 00:35:48,913 --> 00:35:53,651 -Right now, he needs to make attack. -[Booker] This goes back to what I said. 615 00:35:53,718 --> 00:35:56,554 -[Vic] Here comes Anderson. -[Booker] They're not gonna quit. 616 00:35:56,621 --> 00:36:00,258 -They're not gonna quit. -[Vic] They certainly are not in The O.C. 617 00:36:00,324 --> 00:36:05,663 [Vic] One more time. Oh, wait a minute. Axiom using that quickness, reaching out. 618 00:36:05,730 --> 00:36:08,933 -And in comes Fraser! Missile drop kick! -[crowd gasps] 619 00:36:10,134 --> 00:36:14,238 There's nothing wrong with the champions doing things their own way. 620 00:36:14,305 --> 00:36:16,307 They never slow down. 621 00:36:16,374 --> 00:36:18,109 [Booker] Yeah. Let me tell you. 622 00:36:18,176 --> 00:36:20,044 The O.C.'s as good as they are. 623 00:36:20,111 --> 00:36:23,881 I don't think they faced anybody quite the caliber of these two teams. 624 00:36:23,948 --> 00:36:26,150 These two guys right there. Oh, beautiful! 625 00:36:26,217 --> 00:36:28,019 -[Vic] Bam! -Beautiful, Vic. 626 00:36:28,753 --> 00:36:29,921 [Vic] Frazer looking around. 627 00:36:29,987 --> 00:36:34,292 Standing Shooting Star to retain the gold here tonight 628 00:36:34,358 --> 00:36:36,694 -in a near fall. -[Booker] Poetry, emotion. 629 00:36:36,761 --> 00:36:40,398 [Booker] Fraser. You want to stay on the gas, young man. 630 00:36:40,464 --> 00:36:42,066 Stay on the gas pedal. 631 00:36:42,133 --> 00:36:44,135 [Vic] Certainly has to. We talk about the champions. 632 00:36:44,202 --> 00:36:46,637 They competed against each other for years. 633 00:36:46,704 --> 00:36:49,507 They finally came together to achieve gold. 634 00:36:49,574 --> 00:36:51,876 They're not just going to roll over here tonight. 635 00:36:51,943 --> 00:36:55,212 Up to the top rope, looking for the Phoenix blow! 636 00:36:55,279 --> 00:36:59,383 Able to roll through, land on his feet. In comes Anderson. Up goes Frazer. 637 00:36:59,450 --> 00:37:04,055 And a TKO dropping Frazer. Another tag was made. 638 00:37:04,121 --> 00:37:05,423 Axiom gets isolated. 639 00:37:05,489 --> 00:37:08,426 [Booker] We could have new tag team champions in a minute. 640 00:37:08,492 --> 00:37:10,628 [Vic] It's only going to take three damn seconds! 641 00:37:10,695 --> 00:37:14,599 -[Booker] The tide has shifted, man. -Combination neck break. 642 00:37:14,665 --> 00:37:17,435 -[Booker] That'd be it. -Gallows into the cover, hook in the leg. 643 00:37:17,501 --> 00:37:22,173 And Axiom just able to kick out. Or, excuse me, Frazer able to kick out. 644 00:37:22,240 --> 00:37:23,608 [Booker] Instinctual kick out. 645 00:37:23,674 --> 00:37:27,245 Because Frazer was on Dream Street after that. 646 00:37:27,311 --> 00:37:31,082 [Vic] Take another look, damn. This was after Axiom was isolated. 647 00:37:31,148 --> 00:37:32,483 Frazer's by himself. 648 00:37:32,550 --> 00:37:37,488 I still don't even see Axiom moving. Nathan, right now in a bad way! 649 00:37:37,555 --> 00:37:40,825 Sit down, Power bomb. This has got to be an Axiom. Axiom! 650 00:37:40,891 --> 00:37:43,995 Oh, wow! Just got there in the nick of time. 651 00:37:44,061 --> 00:37:47,198 Anderson didn't like that play. He dumped Axiom back to the outside. 652 00:37:47,265 --> 00:37:49,200 Look at Frazer. Frazer looking for attack. 653 00:37:49,267 --> 00:37:52,870 He doesn't have anyone to tag. But you know who did? Gallows. 654 00:37:52,937 --> 00:37:54,605 You know who's legal now? Anderson. 655 00:37:54,672 --> 00:37:58,542 [Booker] Yeah, but I'm telling you, you don't want to play with Nathan Fraser. 656 00:37:58,609 --> 00:38:01,979 You don't want to waste any time like Karl Anderson is doing now. 657 00:38:02,046 --> 00:38:05,850 Vic, you want to keep the pressure on, man. 658 00:38:05,916 --> 00:38:07,652 -[Frazer grunts] -[crowd gasps] 659 00:38:07,718 --> 00:38:12,056 [Vic] Nice counter. Almost to your point, Book, tag was made. Axiom's now legal. 660 00:38:12,123 --> 00:38:15,393 Anderson took a little bit too much time. Axiom looking to make him pay. 661 00:38:15,459 --> 00:38:19,130 Rolling right through. Charge it back. And spine buster! 662 00:38:19,196 --> 00:38:21,832 -[Booker] Always go back to your base. -Tag. 663 00:38:21,899 --> 00:38:25,202 [Booker] When nothing's working, you always go back to your base. 664 00:38:25,269 --> 00:38:28,139 That big spine buster by Karl Anderson. 665 00:38:28,205 --> 00:38:31,676 [Vic] Gallows and Anderson have been crossed the last few moments. 666 00:38:31,742 --> 00:38:35,613 Now looking for that magic killer to end the magic run of Axiom and Frazer. 667 00:38:35,680 --> 00:38:39,817 Whoa, wait a minute. Look at this! A counter. A submission. 668 00:38:40,618 --> 00:38:43,587 Frazer to the outside. Anderson just got dropped. 669 00:38:43,654 --> 00:38:48,693 Axiom just took down Gallows. Squeeze, squeezing, Gallows. 670 00:38:48,759 --> 00:38:52,630 Gallows is fading, Book. Axiom repositioning. 671 00:38:53,464 --> 00:38:56,000 Looking to put the big fella to sleep. 672 00:38:56,067 --> 00:39:00,071 But there's a lot of fight left in the big XLG. 673 00:39:00,137 --> 00:39:03,774 [Booker] Yes, indeed. He needs to move. Luke Gallows needs to. 674 00:39:03,841 --> 00:39:05,576 Beautiful counter there. 675 00:39:05,643 --> 00:39:09,680 [Vic] He's usually the LG, but in Vegas, he add the extra X and now it's Gallows. 676 00:39:09,747 --> 00:39:11,949 -[Booker] Could this be it? -Anderson. 677 00:39:13,284 --> 00:39:16,987 Looking to add that piece of gold to their repertoire. 678 00:39:17,054 --> 00:39:18,189 [Booker] Wow. 679 00:39:20,024 --> 00:39:22,226 [Vic] I don't know if there's anything left! 680 00:39:22,293 --> 00:39:23,060 [crowd gasps] 681 00:39:23,127 --> 00:39:25,896 Where in the hell did Frazer come from? 682 00:39:25,963 --> 00:39:27,264 [applause] 683 00:39:27,798 --> 00:39:30,000 Frazer didn't just run in the ring. 684 00:39:30,067 --> 00:39:34,772 Frazer jumped over halfway across to save the titles. 685 00:39:34,839 --> 00:39:36,841 [Booker] I didn't even see him come in. 686 00:39:36,907 --> 00:39:39,009 [crowd chants "NXT"] 687 00:39:41,045 --> 00:39:44,582 [Vic] You said the champions wouldn't roll over, wouldn't lay down. 688 00:39:44,648 --> 00:39:47,585 They are bringing the fight right now to The O.C. 689 00:39:47,651 --> 00:39:50,221 But Anderson, there's a different look in his eye. 690 00:39:50,287 --> 00:39:54,658 He seems a little PO. It's a cradle. It's a cradle, center of the ring. 691 00:39:54,725 --> 00:39:56,293 Near fall, double kick out. 692 00:39:56,360 --> 00:39:59,497 Don't necessarily know whose shoulders were down, but I know who's down. 693 00:39:59,563 --> 00:40:03,534 It's Anderson. It's now Gallows to the outside. Big dive. 694 00:40:04,702 --> 00:40:07,705 Frazer adding it up. Got caught. 695 00:40:07,772 --> 00:40:10,541 It's going to get caught, and it's going to get dropped. 696 00:40:10,608 --> 00:40:11,776 [Booker] Oh, man. 697 00:40:11,842 --> 00:40:12,810 [screaming] 698 00:40:12,877 --> 00:40:14,078 Safer Axiom. 699 00:40:14,145 --> 00:40:17,348 [Booker] Anderson and Gallows seem like they came with a master plan 700 00:40:17,415 --> 00:40:20,751 to walk away with those tag team champions. 701 00:40:20,818 --> 00:40:23,721 -They're so damn close. -[Vic] They've said for months 702 00:40:23,788 --> 00:40:28,959 more teams to go about their business in the same manner as the good brothers. 703 00:40:29,026 --> 00:40:33,297 And it could be goodnight for Axiom. 704 00:40:33,364 --> 00:40:34,899 -[crowd gasps] -[Booker] What? 705 00:40:34,965 --> 00:40:38,235 [Vic] You got to be kidding me. And now look at Anderson. 706 00:40:38,302 --> 00:40:40,438 Almost became incentive when he kicked out. 707 00:40:40,504 --> 00:40:43,307 He is so angry right now. Anderson is seeing red. 708 00:40:43,374 --> 00:40:44,942 Yeah, but he's doing the right thing. 709 00:40:45,009 --> 00:40:48,646 He's doing the right thing. One more big shot. That could be it. 710 00:40:48,712 --> 00:40:51,782 [Vic] Great shot by our camera crew. Frazer is nowhere to be found. 711 00:40:51,849 --> 00:40:53,684 It's Axiom by himself. 712 00:40:53,751 --> 00:40:58,022 Axiom, though, right now is teetering, trying everything he can 713 00:40:58,088 --> 00:41:01,525 to wiggle his way free, and was able to get out for a moment. 714 00:41:02,660 --> 00:41:04,128 What a match, Book. 715 00:41:04,195 --> 00:41:07,932 [Book] I tell you, Vic, what a match here in the UFC Apex. 716 00:41:07,998 --> 00:41:10,401 Talking about history being made already. 717 00:41:10,468 --> 00:41:13,337 What else is about to happen? Oh, wow! 718 00:41:13,404 --> 00:41:17,208 [Vic] Frazer overshot, but he got enough to take down Gallows. 719 00:41:17,708 --> 00:41:21,378 Tag. Frazer's now legal. Axiom, though, on the top rope. 720 00:41:22,046 --> 00:41:23,681 What's Axiom thinking? 721 00:41:24,348 --> 00:41:25,716 [crowd gasps] 722 00:41:25,783 --> 00:41:30,855 Super Spanish fly moved him into position! It didn't work earlier, 723 00:41:30,921 --> 00:41:35,259 but if at first you don't succeed, try again. Phoenix splash! 724 00:41:35,326 --> 00:41:36,727 -Cover count. -[crowd counts] 725 00:41:36,794 --> 00:41:40,464 -This is why the champs never slow down! -[bell rings] 726 00:41:40,531 --> 00:41:41,799 Wow. 727 00:41:41,866 --> 00:41:45,169 [announcer] Here are your winners, 728 00:41:45,236 --> 00:41:49,173 the NXT Tag Team champions, 729 00:41:49,540 --> 00:41:55,012 Axiom and Nathan Frazer! 730 00:41:55,079 --> 00:41:59,149 [Vic] A look of frustration in the eyes of Luke Gallows. 731 00:41:59,216 --> 00:42:00,651 [cheers and applause] 732 00:42:00,718 --> 00:42:02,453 What a victory 733 00:42:03,287 --> 00:42:06,190 for the champions here tonight. 734 00:42:07,791 --> 00:42:10,594 And take a look at the closing moments of this match up. 735 00:42:10,661 --> 00:42:17,201 First, it was this super Spanish Fly. And no doubt about Axiom got all of that. 736 00:42:17,268 --> 00:42:23,540 And then it was Nathan Frazer putting an exclamation point on this match up. Bam! 737 00:42:23,874 --> 00:42:30,881 To secure the victory, to retain the gold, and to stay as the top tag team in NXT. 738 00:42:31,649 --> 00:42:36,754 And now the question is, Book, as we move to this Tuesday, 739 00:42:37,454 --> 00:42:42,993 who can keep up with the tag team champions here in NXT? 740 00:42:50,801 --> 00:42:56,874 There is the city of Las Vegas, the home of WrestleMania 41, and NXT Battleground. 741 00:42:56,941 --> 00:43:00,277 It's been part of history tonight. Still more to come, Book. 742 00:43:00,344 --> 00:43:05,783 We are sold out here for Battleground tonight in the UFC Apex. 743 00:43:05,849 --> 00:43:10,854 And one of the reasons is because the NXT women's champion, Roxanne Perez, 744 00:43:10,921 --> 00:43:15,059 who is ready to compete tonight to make more history, 745 00:43:15,125 --> 00:43:18,963 as she will defend the NXT Women's Championship 746 00:43:19,029 --> 00:43:20,798 against the juggernaut, 747 00:43:20,864 --> 00:43:24,468 the TNA Knockouts champion, Jordynne Grace, 748 00:43:24,535 --> 00:43:28,072 as she soaks in some of the UFC history here at the UFC Apex. 749 00:43:28,138 --> 00:43:34,044 A historic championship clash still to come tonight at Battleground. 750 00:43:34,111 --> 00:43:35,679 [heavy metal music] 751 00:43:35,746 --> 00:43:38,282 But Book, you see what's going on 752 00:43:39,083 --> 00:43:46,090 because the Battleground being turned into NXT Underground. 753 00:43:46,190 --> 00:43:50,060 [Booker] This is it, Vic. This is it. 754 00:43:50,928 --> 00:43:54,498 [Vic] Booker, I want to remind you, as you see people starting to flood, 755 00:43:54,565 --> 00:43:57,968 it's a little bit closer, it's a little bit tighter ringside. 756 00:43:58,035 --> 00:44:01,672 The Underground is right here in front of us, 757 00:44:01,739 --> 00:44:05,909 and it's right here in a matter of moments, because it's simple. 758 00:44:05,976 --> 00:44:09,913 Tap or nap, both these women believe they are the best. 759 00:44:09,980 --> 00:44:11,782 But tonight, Baszler and Vice 760 00:44:11,849 --> 00:44:16,253 will prove who is the fattest in an NXT Underground match. 761 00:44:23,627 --> 00:44:25,362 [crowd gasps] 762 00:44:26,263 --> 00:44:28,966 [woman 1] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Okay, okay. 763 00:44:29,033 --> 00:44:30,567 [indistinct shouts] 764 00:44:30,634 --> 00:44:34,805 Look, it's clear that both of you are looking for a fight. 765 00:44:35,372 --> 00:44:38,275 You can do this at Battleground. 766 00:44:38,342 --> 00:44:39,910 [cheers] 767 00:44:39,977 --> 00:44:43,280 Nah. NXT Underground! 768 00:44:43,347 --> 00:44:44,915 [intense music] 769 00:44:58,829 --> 00:45:01,432 Stay humble. Enjoy the grind. 770 00:45:01,498 --> 00:45:03,934 Those are all words I've heard since coming to NXT. 771 00:45:04,001 --> 00:45:07,971 And they may be true for everyone else, but I'm not everyone else. 772 00:45:08,038 --> 00:45:11,175 Lola Vice is a superstar in every form. 773 00:45:12,910 --> 00:45:18,148 -[Lola] Let me tell you a little secret. -[Vic] Lola Vice, the breakout superstar. 774 00:45:18,215 --> 00:45:20,617 I am the complete package. 775 00:45:20,684 --> 00:45:24,988 I've got knockout part in my hands and feet, and I look hard doing it. 776 00:45:25,055 --> 00:45:26,890 [seductive music] 777 00:45:30,327 --> 00:45:34,998 No one, nadie, can handle Lola Vice. 778 00:45:38,402 --> 00:45:41,739 My star shines bright no matter who throws shade. 779 00:45:41,805 --> 00:45:44,108 I brought Shayna Baszler back to NXT, 780 00:45:45,509 --> 00:45:47,010 a place she dominated. 781 00:45:48,612 --> 00:45:51,615 I never imagined it. A woman with all of her accolades. 782 00:45:51,682 --> 00:45:55,219 Someone I looked up to as an inspiration would be jealous of me. 783 00:45:56,320 --> 00:45:57,187 And now I get it. 784 00:46:04,027 --> 00:46:07,531 [Vic] Went for the clutch. This partnership certainly is over. 785 00:46:07,598 --> 00:46:10,868 Somewhere along the way, people have forgotten about my dominance. 786 00:46:10,934 --> 00:46:14,505 Clutching people out, snapping bones, crushing faces. 787 00:46:15,572 --> 00:46:17,975 The most feared woman in NXT. 788 00:46:18,475 --> 00:46:22,813 It doesn't matter how brave you think you are to stand up to me, 789 00:46:22,880 --> 00:46:26,383 you're gonna get smacked in the face with a hard dose of reality. 790 00:46:26,450 --> 00:46:28,418 And I am that reality. 791 00:46:28,485 --> 00:46:33,123 The woman who has held the NXT Women's championship longer than anyone, 792 00:46:33,190 --> 00:46:36,960 the first woman to cross over from MMA to pro wrestling. 793 00:46:37,361 --> 00:46:41,598 If it wasn't for me, Lola Vice wouldn't be one of the hottest prospects in the game. 794 00:46:41,665 --> 00:46:44,101 She'd be shaking her ass on some street corner. 795 00:46:44,835 --> 00:46:46,537 This Sunday in the Underground 796 00:46:46,603 --> 00:46:50,274 is the reintroduction of the Queen of Spades. 797 00:46:50,641 --> 00:46:51,975 [Lola] Shayna Baszler, 798 00:46:52,376 --> 00:46:55,879 in the Underground, you have one of two options. 799 00:46:55,946 --> 00:46:57,681 Either I tap you out 800 00:46:58,248 --> 00:46:59,983 or I knock you out. 801 00:47:00,517 --> 00:47:03,954 -You choose… bitch! -[crowd gasps] 802 00:47:04,021 --> 00:47:07,624 Lola Vice, I'll be rooting for you Sunday at the Battleground. 803 00:47:07,691 --> 00:47:09,026 Let's go for the knockout. 804 00:47:09,092 --> 00:47:11,295 She's got way more experience than this girl. 805 00:47:11,361 --> 00:47:12,963 She'll wipe the floor with her. 806 00:47:13,030 --> 00:47:15,933 Shayna Baszler is going to lock that arm around Lola's neck 807 00:47:15,999 --> 00:47:18,569 and see her life flash before her eyes. 808 00:47:18,635 --> 00:47:22,506 I think Lola's going to get the KO. I think it's going to end devastatingly. 809 00:47:22,739 --> 00:47:25,442 Shayna is the best MMA crossover performer, 810 00:47:25,509 --> 00:47:30,414 but I'm going to be the greatest superstar to cross over from MMA to the WWE. 811 00:47:30,480 --> 00:47:33,817 [Shayna] At the UFC Apex, after I tear you apart, 812 00:47:33,884 --> 00:47:37,087 you'll find out there's only one cage fighter in wrestling. 813 00:47:37,154 --> 00:47:39,456 [Lola] Sunday at Battleground, I'm going viral. 814 00:47:39,523 --> 00:47:43,927 Think I'm gonna knock Shayna Baszler out. And then it's time to dance. 815 00:47:51,468 --> 00:47:52,236 [applause] 816 00:47:52,302 --> 00:47:55,105 [Vic] Oh, get ready, Booker. There is Khalil Rountree Jr. 817 00:47:55,172 --> 00:47:57,774 The 8th ranked UFC light heavyweight. 818 00:47:57,841 --> 00:48:01,745 He's taken in a historic night here in Las Vegas at Battleground. 819 00:48:01,812 --> 00:48:06,283 He in fact is ready for NXT Underground. 820 00:48:06,583 --> 00:48:10,354 And also the former UFC Flyway champion, Brandon Moreno, 821 00:48:10,420 --> 00:48:12,589 who knows a little bit about making history. 822 00:48:12,656 --> 00:48:16,059 The first Mexican born UFC champion. 823 00:48:16,126 --> 00:48:18,228 He's here as well. And are they…? 824 00:48:18,295 --> 00:48:20,664 Are you ready for what we're about to witness? 825 00:48:20,731 --> 00:48:22,099 You've been knocked down once. 826 00:48:22,165 --> 00:48:24,568 [Booker] You might get your ass knocked out here. 827 00:48:24,635 --> 00:48:28,305 -Mind your business, all right? -[Vic] I try to protect you earlier, Book. 828 00:48:29,606 --> 00:48:30,908 [cheers] 829 00:48:31,541 --> 00:48:34,811 Shayna Baszler, though, is all business. 830 00:48:36,046 --> 00:48:41,652 Baszler doesn't think… Well, she's not going to hesitate tonight. 831 00:48:42,953 --> 00:48:48,091 Two former MMA fighters looking to hurt the other here tonight. 832 00:48:49,726 --> 00:48:51,929 When you start thinking about Shayna Baszler, 833 00:48:51,995 --> 00:48:54,765 this sort of is a surreal moment. 834 00:48:54,831 --> 00:48:59,169 Part of Team Rousey on the Ultimate Fighter. She entered the UFC Apex. 835 00:48:59,236 --> 00:49:03,807 It's a full circle moment, in a way, for the Queen of Spades. 836 00:49:04,608 --> 00:49:06,443 [Booker] It's a new game now, Vic. 837 00:49:06,510 --> 00:49:08,946 ♪ Uno, dos, tres, cuatro ♪ 838 00:49:09,012 --> 00:49:10,347 [sexy music] 839 00:49:18,689 --> 00:49:23,727 [Vic] It's the first time NXT Underground has been on a Premium Live Event fitting. 840 00:49:23,794 --> 00:49:25,696 It's in the UFC Apex. 841 00:49:25,762 --> 00:49:26,596 [applause] 842 00:49:26,663 --> 00:49:31,501 But it's an area that Lola Vice has been. She's competed in this match up, 843 00:49:31,568 --> 00:49:35,172 she's been victorious in this match up, but she was victorious? 844 00:49:35,238 --> 00:49:39,109 You could make the argument because of her opponent, Shayna Baszler. 845 00:49:39,176 --> 00:49:43,313 [Booker] She says she's going to get the work done, then it's time to dance. 846 00:49:43,380 --> 00:49:47,751 This is about who is the truest MMA fighter in NXT. 847 00:49:50,153 --> 00:49:54,291 [Vic] These two women fired up because these are the rules for NXT Underground. 848 00:49:54,358 --> 00:49:56,326 No counts, no pitfalls. You can see it. 849 00:49:56,393 --> 00:49:59,730 The referee here only to hear someone quit or stop the fight. 850 00:49:59,796 --> 00:50:02,933 Who's going to be the baddest? Baszler or Vice? 851 00:50:03,667 --> 00:50:05,268 [bell rings] 852 00:50:05,335 --> 00:50:06,737 [announcer] The following 853 00:50:06,803 --> 00:50:13,810 is NXT Underground match! 854 00:50:14,111 --> 00:50:15,379 [cheers and applause] 855 00:50:15,445 --> 00:50:20,484 The only way to win this match is by knockout or submission. 856 00:50:21,018 --> 00:50:22,519 Introducing first, 857 00:50:23,120 --> 00:50:27,524 Shayna Baszler! 858 00:50:27,591 --> 00:50:28,792 [cheers] 859 00:50:29,426 --> 00:50:30,794 [crowd boos] 860 00:50:34,564 --> 00:50:41,371 And her opponent, Lola Vice! 861 00:50:41,438 --> 00:50:43,140 [cheers] 862 00:50:49,913 --> 00:50:52,849 -[Vic] Feel the atmosphere now, Book. -[bell rings] 863 00:50:52,916 --> 00:50:54,551 This is not going to be pretty. 864 00:50:54,618 --> 00:50:58,922 For Baszler, I don't think she'll be as kind as Kevin Holland at UFC 302. 865 00:50:58,989 --> 00:51:02,626 She gets a hold of a limb, she's going to snap it off the body of Lola. 866 00:51:02,692 --> 00:51:07,497 [Booker] Look at Lola, she's putting on a lot of pressure early in this match up. 867 00:51:07,564 --> 00:51:11,234 [Vic] How unique though is this match up truly to NXT, to the WWE? 868 00:51:11,301 --> 00:51:14,671 [Booker] You know, NXT Underground is a very big match up. Oh! 869 00:51:14,738 --> 00:51:19,009 [Vic] Right on top with a hammer fist! He's trying to stop away on Vice. 870 00:51:19,076 --> 00:51:22,078 Referee's right there. And Lola Vice getting out of the way. 871 00:51:23,113 --> 00:51:25,749 Baszler. This her 11th NXT Premium Live Event. 872 00:51:25,816 --> 00:51:28,652 Only one woman has more. It's Iyo Sky. 873 00:51:28,718 --> 00:51:31,822 This is a staple of NXT and you think about Nia Jax, 874 00:51:31,888 --> 00:51:33,557 Natalya, Damon Kemp, Eddy Thorpe. 875 00:51:33,623 --> 00:51:37,094 They've been in this environment. They weren't the same when it was over. 876 00:51:37,160 --> 00:51:41,131 [Booker] Yes, indeed, shout out to Eddy Thorpe because he's the guy for me 877 00:51:41,198 --> 00:51:43,967 who put me on as far as the Underground match. 878 00:51:44,034 --> 00:51:47,671 Bad, bad dude, man. Let's see how this thing went out here tonight. 879 00:51:47,737 --> 00:51:51,208 [Vic] This Saturday, Baszler received Zoey Stark in Scotland, 880 00:51:51,274 --> 00:51:54,578 clash the cast for the WWE Women's Tag Team titles. 881 00:51:54,644 --> 00:51:57,214 Now she's worried about knocking the hell out of Lola. 882 00:51:57,280 --> 00:52:00,750 Baszler is the only person to hold a submission victory 883 00:52:00,817 --> 00:52:05,122 in combat sports over Ronda Rousey. And another brutal take down! 884 00:52:05,188 --> 00:52:09,092 [Booker] Here's about what happened. Beautiful, beautiful countered there. 885 00:52:09,159 --> 00:52:10,127 [crowd shouts] 886 00:52:11,127 --> 00:52:14,331 [Vic] Nice countered again. Another big take down. 887 00:52:14,397 --> 00:52:17,467 And now getting a hold of a limb. It's an ankle! 888 00:52:17,534 --> 00:52:18,568 [cheers] 889 00:52:18,635 --> 00:52:20,804 Lola Vice now. Is she going to tap? 890 00:52:20,871 --> 00:52:24,774 Is she going to quit? The referee only there to hear her submit. 891 00:52:25,775 --> 00:52:28,812 [Booker] Advantage to Shayna Baszler early in this match up. 892 00:52:28,879 --> 00:52:32,215 [Vic] Right to the midsection, to the body. Vice's in a lot of trouble. 893 00:52:32,282 --> 00:52:36,553 Lola Vice is in danger very quickly in this match up. 894 00:52:37,587 --> 00:52:41,091 And if you want to get pain, you gotta be willing to take the pain! 895 00:52:41,158 --> 00:52:46,863 Right now, face first went Shayna Baszler. And that will break any hole. 896 00:52:46,930 --> 00:52:49,533 [Booker] Beautiful setup by Lola Vice right there. 897 00:52:49,599 --> 00:52:52,536 But she's still gotta be a little worse to wear. 898 00:52:52,602 --> 00:52:54,538 [Vic] Hammer fist right to the back of the neck. 899 00:52:54,604 --> 00:52:58,041 And now trying to lock in. Nice body. Scissors. 900 00:52:58,108 --> 00:53:01,278 And a grapevine is wrapped around the body of Shayna Baszler. 901 00:53:01,344 --> 00:53:02,746 Baszler now is in trouble. 902 00:53:02,812 --> 00:53:06,950 [Booker] Rear naked indeed, Vic. She's got it locked in deep. 903 00:53:07,017 --> 00:53:08,752 Shayna's gonna go to sleep. 904 00:53:09,786 --> 00:53:11,354 [Vic] Referee in great position. 905 00:53:11,421 --> 00:53:14,658 Baszler's still trying to move. She's still trying to fight. 906 00:53:15,025 --> 00:53:17,961 [Booker] A little bit of space in between there, obviously. 907 00:53:18,028 --> 00:53:21,064 [Vic] MMA world has been split on this match up 908 00:53:21,131 --> 00:53:23,934 as Vice holding on for dear life 909 00:53:24,000 --> 00:53:26,603 and taking Baszler right back down to an E. 910 00:53:26,670 --> 00:53:28,572 [crowd shouts] 911 00:53:28,638 --> 00:53:32,209 -[Booker] The danger… -Continuing to squeeze Shayna Baszler. 912 00:53:32,309 --> 00:53:34,945 [Booker] Vic, the referee might have to hand away. 913 00:53:35,011 --> 00:53:37,113 -[Vic] We thought-- wait a minute! -Whoa! 914 00:53:37,180 --> 00:53:38,448 [crowd gasps] 915 00:53:40,016 --> 00:53:42,219 [Vic] And again the hold broken. 916 00:53:42,285 --> 00:53:43,687 [applause] 917 00:53:43,753 --> 00:53:45,722 Baszler was in trouble. 918 00:53:46,923 --> 00:53:50,260 And it's kind of odd to think about when you take a look at… 919 00:53:51,094 --> 00:53:53,897 this match up. We thought Lola would come in here with the strikes. 920 00:53:53,964 --> 00:53:58,401 Believe it, her fists don't lie. Instead, she tried to submit Baszler. 921 00:53:58,468 --> 00:54:01,438 -And now these two pay. Oh, my. -[Booker] Whoa. 922 00:54:05,241 --> 00:54:06,576 [crowd shouts] 923 00:54:07,544 --> 00:54:12,182 -[Vic] Our whole table just shifted. -[Booker] Moving. Vic, move it. 924 00:54:12,249 --> 00:54:15,385 [Vic] It's ironic. You're the one trying to help me right now. 925 00:54:19,456 --> 00:54:22,359 -[Vic] Book, you got me? -I got you. 926 00:54:22,425 --> 00:54:26,296 Because Shayna Baszler has destroyed our area. 927 00:54:26,363 --> 00:54:29,733 [crowd shouts and applauds] 928 00:54:29,799 --> 00:54:31,735 [Vic] Again, the official only here. 929 00:54:32,302 --> 00:54:35,338 The official's in great position right next to you, Book. 930 00:54:35,805 --> 00:54:36,973 [cheers] 931 00:54:39,676 --> 00:54:42,512 Baszler looking for the ultimate knockout. 932 00:54:45,248 --> 00:54:47,851 Vice now going to the body, trying to climb the ladder. 933 00:54:47,917 --> 00:54:50,754 Connected under Baszler's jaw. Coming right back in. Baszler! 934 00:54:50,820 --> 00:54:54,524 Nice take down! Hammer fist straight to the jaw. She's right on top of Vice! 935 00:54:55,625 --> 00:54:57,794 Lola Vice almost out of desperation. 936 00:54:57,861 --> 00:55:00,964 You gotta think if they weren't on the table, if they were on the mat, 937 00:55:01,031 --> 00:55:02,499 that might have been a knockout. 938 00:55:03,066 --> 00:55:06,469 -Oh! No one home for Baszler! -[Baszler screams in pain] 939 00:55:07,270 --> 00:55:11,608 And Baszler just ran her kneecap into our table. 940 00:55:12,742 --> 00:55:16,012 Take another look, Book. Over here to your left. Take a look. 941 00:55:16,079 --> 00:55:16,880 [Booker] Man. 942 00:55:16,946 --> 00:55:21,451 Top of the knee. You can hear Baszler screaming in pain. 943 00:55:22,218 --> 00:55:24,554 [Booker] That's the difference. It's not an MMA ring. 944 00:55:24,621 --> 00:55:26,456 It's a lot of furniture out here. 945 00:55:26,523 --> 00:55:30,527 You get a chance to use, like, a steel pole or something like that. 946 00:55:30,593 --> 00:55:33,530 -That's the difference, man. -[Vic] It's the danger. 947 00:55:33,596 --> 00:55:38,368 [Vic] And now Lola Vice, Venita's bend in that direction. 948 00:55:41,604 --> 00:55:44,140 Back on top, and now in control. 949 00:55:44,207 --> 00:55:47,977 And look at these vicious strikes, these vicious kicks right to that knee 950 00:55:48,044 --> 00:55:50,647 that's gone into the steal. It's gone into the table. 951 00:55:50,714 --> 00:55:53,650 And now locking in another submission. 952 00:55:54,384 --> 00:55:56,519 Look at Shayna. Shayna's in pain. 953 00:55:56,586 --> 00:56:00,323 You don't see the Queen of Spades with this sort of look on her face often. 954 00:56:01,024 --> 00:56:03,460 Trying to do anything she can to break this hold. 955 00:56:03,526 --> 00:56:05,028 She's been in this position before. 956 00:56:05,095 --> 00:56:08,531 Again, these two are MMA veterans, combat fighting, but again, 957 00:56:08,598 --> 00:56:11,801 -trying to hyperextend the damn… -[Booker] Beautiful switch, Vic. 958 00:56:12,302 --> 00:56:17,273 [Vic] Oh, my gosh. Look at the extension. The knee doesn't bend that way, Booker. 959 00:56:17,340 --> 00:56:19,909 [Booker] It came down to heart experience, Vic. 960 00:56:19,976 --> 00:56:23,813 It's going to be about who wants it most, man. 961 00:56:23,880 --> 00:56:26,883 [Vic] Vice has been victorious before in the Underground. 962 00:56:26,950 --> 00:56:28,551 And much like we saw earlier, 963 00:56:28,618 --> 00:56:31,621 now it's Shayna Baszler who's locked in the ankle lock. 964 00:56:31,688 --> 00:56:35,091 And remember the knee, remember the calf, remember the ankle. 965 00:56:35,158 --> 00:56:37,026 Within the last four or five minutes, 966 00:56:37,093 --> 00:56:40,063 the damage that has been done, and there's no stoppage. 967 00:56:40,130 --> 00:56:41,965 This is going to go till there's a winner. 968 00:56:42,031 --> 00:56:44,434 Is there going to be a knockout? A stoppage? 969 00:56:44,501 --> 00:56:47,570 -And Lola Voice got a knockdown! -[Booker] Beautiful low kick. 970 00:56:47,637 --> 00:56:49,339 Beautiful low kick there, Vic. 971 00:56:49,406 --> 00:56:51,841 [Vic] Baszler doing her best to try to keep her body close. 972 00:56:51,908 --> 00:56:55,278 I don't know if she looks for a Kimura, but instead Vice's swinging. 973 00:56:55,345 --> 00:56:57,881 Keeping her hands up to defend is Shayna Baszler. 974 00:56:57,947 --> 00:57:00,917 You see everyone on the outside, they want the knockout. 975 00:57:00,984 --> 00:57:03,586 [Booker] Beautiful ground. 976 00:57:03,653 --> 00:57:05,555 -[Vic] Oh, my! That could be it. -[Booker] Wow! 977 00:57:05,622 --> 00:57:08,825 [Vic] Is that the knockout? The official right there in position. 978 00:57:09,159 --> 00:57:12,228 Shayna doing her best, able to get back to some sort of base. 979 00:57:12,295 --> 00:57:15,765 Look at Vice jumping right on her back, locking in another submission. 980 00:57:16,533 --> 00:57:20,236 She certainly has the back of Baszler. Baszler saying no. 981 00:57:20,303 --> 00:57:22,172 [thuds on the carpet] 982 00:57:26,242 --> 00:57:29,179 -All those who-- She certainly is. -[Booker] Baszler is in trouble. 983 00:57:29,245 --> 00:57:31,681 [Booker] She's in trouble. She's about to go out. 984 00:57:31,748 --> 00:57:35,752 [Vic] Baszler trying her best to negotiate and was able to nap right free 985 00:57:35,819 --> 00:57:38,721 and right back on top of the injured knee for Baszler. 986 00:57:40,156 --> 00:57:42,992 You looked and you saw Baszler. She didn't almost… 987 00:57:43,059 --> 00:57:45,462 I hate to say, the sense of freak out. She stayed calm. 988 00:57:45,528 --> 00:57:47,997 She stayed composed! And now she's back on top. 989 00:57:48,064 --> 00:57:51,367 And now it's Shayna Baszler raining down right, raining down left. 990 00:57:51,434 --> 00:57:56,172 -She gets the back of Vice, locking it in. -[Booker] It was a desperation shot. 991 00:57:56,239 --> 00:57:57,340 [Vic] Look at this squeeze! 992 00:57:57,407 --> 00:58:00,977 [Booker] And now she's on top and have switched the momentum. 993 00:58:01,077 --> 00:58:04,681 [Vic] Is Lola Vice going to take a nap in NXT Underground? 994 00:58:04,747 --> 00:58:05,982 [crowd shouts] 995 00:58:07,217 --> 00:58:10,320 Listen to those around the ring, the officials right there. 996 00:58:10,386 --> 00:58:13,690 Right on top of the action. And you talked about it earlier. 997 00:58:13,756 --> 00:58:16,159 Neither of these superstars, these competitors, 998 00:58:16,226 --> 00:58:20,697 had a true advantage in this match up, but right now it is advantage. 999 00:58:20,763 --> 00:58:24,467 Baszler. But look at Lola Vice twisting that right ankle, 1000 00:58:24,534 --> 00:58:27,136 forcing Baszler to relinquish the hole. 1001 00:58:27,203 --> 00:58:30,840 [Booker] Shayna Baszler is the only person to submit Ronda Rousey. 1002 00:58:30,907 --> 00:58:32,175 [Vic] Big kick. Big knee! 1003 00:58:32,242 --> 00:58:34,177 -[Booker] Whoa. -Big knee. Rocked her. 1004 00:58:34,244 --> 00:58:36,779 [Vic] Official went right in. Vice said she's okay. 1005 00:58:36,846 --> 00:58:38,147 [crowd shouts] 1006 00:58:38,948 --> 00:58:41,484 Can you look up, Book? They're right here in the Underground 1007 00:58:41,551 --> 00:58:45,688 a little bit too close, at least in my opinion, for us tonight. 1008 00:58:45,755 --> 00:58:47,857 [Booker] Yeah, Vic. [indistinct] 1009 00:58:49,459 --> 00:58:53,930 [Vic] Baszler exposing as best she can. That right knee… 1010 00:58:54,864 --> 00:58:56,533 -big back fist! -[crowd gasps] 1011 00:58:57,600 --> 00:59:01,604 -And again, a big drop from Baszler. -[Lola shouts indistinctly] 1012 00:59:05,842 --> 00:59:09,178 It's a kid, Book. Right out here at our feet. 1013 00:59:11,614 --> 00:59:15,251 -Baszler's still moving. -[Booker] Can't win it that way, Vic. 1014 00:59:15,318 --> 00:59:18,087 [Booker] You gotta be in the middle of that square circle. 1015 00:59:18,154 --> 00:59:20,456 [Vic] Lola Vice. Vice take down. 1016 00:59:21,357 --> 00:59:22,625 [crowd shouts] 1017 00:59:23,426 --> 00:59:26,129 Both women have been through so much. Oh, wait! 1018 00:59:27,864 --> 00:59:29,766 [Booker] What the hell is going on? 1019 00:59:30,333 --> 00:59:36,039 [Vic] Vice right now is out, but Baszler has turned her attention 1020 00:59:36,105 --> 00:59:37,473 those on the outside. 1021 00:59:37,540 --> 00:59:41,044 Maybe she feels they're in her way. I don't know. Big kick by Vice! 1022 00:59:41,110 --> 00:59:42,745 [Booker] Beautiful axe kick. 1023 00:59:44,714 --> 00:59:47,350 [Vic] This is unlike any Underground we've ever seen. 1024 00:59:47,417 --> 00:59:50,153 [Booker] Getting wild, Vic. We know Lola Vice. 1025 00:59:50,219 --> 00:59:54,023 She's going to be looking for the KO. She's going to be looking for that 305. 1026 00:59:54,090 --> 00:59:56,859 She's going to be looking to hit it just one more time. 1027 00:59:56,926 --> 00:59:59,162 [Vic] Wait, wait, wait. Book, look. 1028 00:59:59,228 --> 01:00:02,432 Right in front of us. That arm bar is etched in. 1029 01:00:03,866 --> 01:00:07,737 I'd say she's looking for a triangle. That's not in positive position. 1030 01:00:08,237 --> 01:00:11,007 She's trying to get that arm locked straight out. 1031 01:00:11,074 --> 01:00:14,677 But to your point, Lola Vice in great position there on the outside. 1032 01:00:14,744 --> 01:00:15,645 Oh. 1033 01:00:15,712 --> 01:00:17,213 -[crowd gasps] -[Booker] Oh! 1034 01:00:17,280 --> 01:00:18,581 [applause] 1035 01:00:20,083 --> 01:00:23,586 [Vic] I'm just trying to peek over the desk at Lola Vice. 1036 01:00:25,421 --> 01:00:26,823 Vice said she's still good. 1037 01:00:26,889 --> 01:00:31,227 [Booker] Back of her head just slammed into the back of the table. 1038 01:00:31,294 --> 01:00:33,930 -Wow. -[Vic] Again, the officials only here 1039 01:00:34,764 --> 01:00:38,568 to stop it or to hear someone say they're done. 1040 01:00:39,335 --> 01:00:43,239 Everything legal. The most unique match in NXT. 1041 01:00:43,306 --> 01:00:46,576 [Booker] He's got to be in the ring, right? Right? 1042 01:00:47,143 --> 01:00:48,244 [Vic] Oh, no! 1043 01:00:48,311 --> 01:00:50,279 [indistinct shout] 1044 01:00:50,680 --> 01:00:52,148 -[Vic] Booker! -[crowd chants] 1045 01:00:52,215 --> 01:00:54,217 -[Booker] Wow. -Did you just see Baszler? 1046 01:00:54,984 --> 01:00:59,756 Baszler's head. Baszler's neck just went off those steel steps. 1047 01:01:01,224 --> 01:01:03,626 NXT universe right now in a frenzy! 1048 01:01:03,693 --> 01:01:06,462 Big back fist. Baszler down, fights on top. 1049 01:01:06,529 --> 01:01:08,031 Hammer fist under hammer fist. 1050 01:01:08,097 --> 01:01:11,801 -Referee, stop the match! -[bell rings] 1051 01:01:13,002 --> 01:01:14,270 [music starts] 1052 01:01:16,072 --> 01:01:21,544 [announcer] Here's your winner, Lola Vice! 1053 01:01:21,611 --> 01:01:26,616 [Vic] Shayna doesn't even know she's out. Shayna's confused as to what's going on. 1054 01:01:28,017 --> 01:01:34,290 Shayna now is having reality set in that Lola Vice dropped Baszler, 1055 01:01:34,357 --> 01:01:36,192 forced the official to step in, 1056 01:01:36,259 --> 01:01:40,897 and she knocked Baszler from the 702 to the 305. 1057 01:01:43,599 --> 01:01:47,737 Baszler's still in disbelief. And this really, Book, 1058 01:01:47,804 --> 01:01:50,039 this is what you and I were going back and forth. 1059 01:01:50,106 --> 01:01:54,243 That happened so fast, that Baszler cover. 1060 01:01:54,310 --> 01:01:58,214 Baszler didn't even realize she was out. Baszler thinks she's in Scotland. 1061 01:01:58,281 --> 01:02:01,884 Lola Vice got on top. The referee did what he needed to do. 1062 01:02:01,951 --> 01:02:03,953 He stopped the match up. 1063 01:02:04,954 --> 01:02:09,859 The victory goes to Lola Vice, who proves she's the baddest. 1064 01:02:09,926 --> 01:02:15,932 And at Battleground, it was Vice who was right. Her fists don't lie. 1065 01:02:22,705 --> 01:02:23,973 [music fades out] 1066 01:02:27,210 --> 01:02:30,780 [Eddy] To most people, fire is a destructive force. 1067 01:02:31,247 --> 01:02:32,782 But to me and my people, 1068 01:02:33,616 --> 01:02:35,585 fire is used for healing. 1069 01:02:36,152 --> 01:02:41,257 The time for recovery and contemplation is over. My body is healed. 1070 01:02:41,324 --> 01:02:44,393 The vision is strong. The path is illuminated. 1071 01:02:45,228 --> 01:02:48,965 Eddy Thorpe has been reborn. 1072 01:02:50,800 --> 01:02:53,236 I come from a long lineage of fighters 1073 01:02:53,302 --> 01:02:57,774 battling with everything they had for every inch of this world they got. 1074 01:02:58,774 --> 01:03:00,409 That's true inspiration 1075 01:03:00,476 --> 01:03:03,479 because I'm fighting for more than winning wrestling matches. 1076 01:03:03,546 --> 01:03:05,114 I'm fighting for representation. 1077 01:03:05,615 --> 01:03:08,918 I now lead the way, not only for me and my family, 1078 01:03:08,985 --> 01:03:11,521 but for all indigenous people with a dream. 1079 01:03:12,221 --> 01:03:15,491 Now I return to NXT, reborn, 1080 01:03:15,558 --> 01:03:20,596 with a clear mission to execute and my eyes open. 1081 01:03:29,305 --> 01:03:32,542 [sing in unison] Get it, Lani? Get it, Lani. 1082 01:03:35,912 --> 01:03:38,181 -Congratulations, my girl. -Thank you. 1083 01:03:38,247 --> 01:03:40,950 I'm so in shock. I can't believe it. [squeaks] 1084 01:03:41,017 --> 01:03:42,752 You know we gotta pop out tonight. 1085 01:03:42,819 --> 01:03:45,888 Lost the Battlegrounds. I need you to come with me. 1086 01:03:45,955 --> 01:03:47,990 I'll be there because I don't want this night to end! 1087 01:03:48,057 --> 01:03:49,659 -Yeah, we outside. -Yeah. 1088 01:03:49,725 --> 01:03:52,929 -Pop out, My girl. My crew, let's go. -Thanks, girl. 1089 01:03:53,496 --> 01:03:54,597 [sighs] 1090 01:03:56,699 --> 01:04:00,970 [Vic] Booker, get ready, cause Sexy Red is coming to a city near you. 1091 01:04:01,037 --> 01:04:03,706 The Sexy Red For President Tour, 26 cities. 1092 01:04:03,773 --> 01:04:07,577 Tickets go on sale Friday, June 14, 10 a.m., 1093 01:04:07,643 --> 01:04:11,013 but cities and dates will be announced tomorrow 1094 01:04:11,080 --> 01:04:17,520 10 a.m. Eastern, 7 a.m. Pacific at Sexyy4president.com 1095 01:04:17,587 --> 01:04:21,390 and while that ticket's coming, concert's coming to a city near you. 1096 01:04:21,457 --> 01:04:26,195 NXT, the next time we're on Premium Live Event, we're coming your way. 1097 01:04:26,262 --> 01:04:30,633 Money in the Bank weekend. I cannot wait. 1098 01:04:34,537 --> 01:04:36,706 But what a night it's been here at UFC Apex. 1099 01:04:36,772 --> 01:04:40,943 History has been made all evening long and we got a huge match up coming up 1100 01:04:41,010 --> 01:04:44,380 in just a matter of moments for the North American Championship. 1101 01:04:44,447 --> 01:04:47,283 It's going to be contested under triple threat rules, 1102 01:04:47,350 --> 01:04:50,920 where the champion doesn't have to be pinned or submitted to lose his title. 1103 01:04:50,987 --> 01:04:56,559 Can Joe Coffey or Wes Lee stop the unstoppable champion, Oba Femi? 1104 01:04:59,428 --> 01:05:02,765 [Booker] Representing the UFC Merab Dvalishvili in the house, 1105 01:05:02,832 --> 01:05:03,833 ladies and gentlemen, 1106 01:05:03,899 --> 01:05:07,069 number one weight, UFC Phantom weight. 1107 01:05:07,136 --> 01:05:09,138 Bad, bad, man. 1108 01:05:09,205 --> 01:05:11,307 [Vic] We talk about a bad, bad man. 1109 01:05:11,374 --> 01:05:17,280 Here, a Hall of Famer, much like yourself, Forrest Griffin in the house. 1110 01:05:17,346 --> 01:05:20,983 They're all taking in the sights, the sounds of the electricity 1111 01:05:21,050 --> 01:05:26,355 in a sold out UFC Apex for NXT Battleground. 1112 01:05:26,422 --> 01:05:28,057 [upbeat music] 1113 01:05:36,299 --> 01:05:37,466 [bell rings] 1114 01:05:37,533 --> 01:05:41,971 [announcer] The following is a triple threat match 1115 01:05:42,038 --> 01:05:48,010 for the NXT North American Championship! 1116 01:05:49,845 --> 01:05:54,850 Introducing first, Wes Lee! 1117 01:05:54,917 --> 01:05:58,988 [Vic] We argue a lot, Book, but I think we can both agree 1118 01:05:59,055 --> 01:06:02,692 Wes Lee is the greatest North American champion ever. 1119 01:06:02,758 --> 01:06:04,360 [Booker] No doubt, no doubt, Vic. 1120 01:06:04,427 --> 01:06:10,666 Without any shadow of a doubt, Wes Lee, as champion, pushed himself to the limit. 1121 01:06:10,733 --> 01:06:15,538 All the way to the brink. But he's back, man. I'm loving it, man. 1122 01:06:15,604 --> 01:06:18,541 [Vic] Wes Lee's ninth NXT Premium Live Event. 1123 01:06:18,607 --> 01:06:21,944 His record book, eight and one. 1124 01:06:22,011 --> 01:06:26,115 Maybe Lady Luck is on his side tonight here in Las Vegas. 1125 01:06:26,182 --> 01:06:30,686 [Booker] True champion, true champion. This kid, Vic, made me a believer. 1126 01:06:32,621 --> 01:06:34,924 [upbeat music] 1127 01:06:46,836 --> 01:06:53,843 [announcer] Next, representing Gallus, Joe Coffey! 1128 01:06:55,111 --> 01:06:57,213 [Vic] Joe Coffey, Gallus, 1129 01:06:57,279 --> 01:06:59,582 I think it's safe to say, turned this place upside down 1130 01:06:59,648 --> 01:07:01,951 several weeks ago with some attacks. 1131 01:07:02,018 --> 01:07:07,056 But tell me why some should consider Joe Coffey the favorite 1132 01:07:07,123 --> 01:07:09,959 -to walk out as champions. -[Booker] Very, very simple. 1133 01:07:10,026 --> 01:07:14,463 This kid has a championship mentality, Vic. 1134 01:07:14,530 --> 01:07:20,669 He's always on the grind. He's Joe Coffey, good to the last stop. 1135 01:07:20,736 --> 01:07:22,371 [Vic] I knew you were going with that. 1136 01:07:22,438 --> 01:07:26,042 You got your bingo card, take it to the casino, try to cash in. 1137 01:07:26,108 --> 01:07:30,379 -[Booker] Grind good to the last drop. -I get what you're doing, Book. 1138 01:07:30,446 --> 01:07:33,416 [Booker] Check it out. [laughs] 1139 01:07:33,482 --> 01:07:37,753 [Vic] we can have a lot of laughs when this man's in the ring. 1140 01:07:38,087 --> 01:07:39,422 No one's laughing. 1141 01:07:40,222 --> 01:07:41,857 [intense music] 1142 01:08:00,810 --> 01:08:02,378 [announcer] And their opponent, 1143 01:08:02,445 --> 01:08:08,584 he is the NXT North American champion, 1144 01:08:09,051 --> 01:08:13,789 Oba Femi! 1145 01:08:13,856 --> 01:08:17,793 [Vic] You defended multiple championships under these sort of rules. Correct? 1146 01:08:18,194 --> 01:08:19,261 [Booker] A couple, yes. 1147 01:08:19,328 --> 01:08:23,099 How difficult are these matches then for the champion? 1148 01:08:23,499 --> 01:08:28,070 [Booker] So no, you always gotta stay in the game at all times, Vic. 1149 01:08:28,137 --> 01:08:32,341 That means you gotta keep your head on the swivel, man, 1150 01:08:32,408 --> 01:08:38,814 because it don't take but one, two, three seconds, it's over, man. 1151 01:08:38,881 --> 01:08:41,650 [Vic] Femi has defended the North American title 1152 01:08:41,717 --> 01:08:43,586 under the triple threat rules before. 1153 01:08:43,652 --> 01:08:47,590 But still there is no champion advantage. Oba Femi does not need to be factored 1154 01:08:47,656 --> 01:08:50,392 in the decision to lose his title here tonight 1155 01:08:51,126 --> 01:08:55,731 at NXT Battleground inside the UFC Apex. 1156 01:08:56,432 --> 01:08:59,135 [Booker] You go back to NXT, Stand and Deliver. 1157 01:08:59,201 --> 01:09:02,638 Mimi, Josh Briggs and Dijak, what a match. 1158 01:09:02,705 --> 01:09:03,839 Match of the night. 1159 01:09:03,906 --> 01:09:07,042 So Femi is no stranger to this situation, Vic. 1160 01:09:07,109 --> 01:09:08,444 [Vic] Glad you brought up Briggs. 1161 01:09:08,511 --> 01:09:11,647 I wonder what's going through Briggs's mind because it was a double pin 1162 01:09:11,714 --> 01:09:14,617 a few weeks back that led to this triple threat match up. 1163 01:09:14,683 --> 01:09:19,922 [Booker] Briggs is saying he should be in Vegas right now in this match up. 1164 01:09:19,989 --> 01:09:21,757 [Vic] Look at a little two for one. 1165 01:09:22,491 --> 01:09:26,562 I don't know if you can trust Joe Coffey, but it might behoove Wes Lee and Coffey 1166 01:09:26,629 --> 01:09:30,132 to work together in this situation to take down Oba Femi. 1167 01:09:30,199 --> 01:09:33,736 I don't remember the last time I saw Joe get up to throw a drop kick. 1168 01:09:33,802 --> 01:09:37,006 [Booker] I don't like the tag team work in a situation like this. 1169 01:09:37,072 --> 01:09:41,810 I was always a solo act, Vic, always looking for all the admiration. 1170 01:09:41,877 --> 01:09:45,781 [Vic] If you were in this sort of match up, going against a superstar the size, 1171 01:09:45,848 --> 01:09:47,049 the strength of Oba Femi, 1172 01:09:47,116 --> 01:09:49,218 would you work out a deal with the other man? 1173 01:09:49,285 --> 01:09:53,956 [Booker] I wouldn't work out a deal. What kind of back door system is that? 1174 01:09:54,023 --> 01:09:57,693 [Vic] Oh, you've never cut corners? Who's the king of cutting corners? 1175 01:09:57,760 --> 01:09:58,861 [Booker] I didn't say that. 1176 01:09:58,928 --> 01:10:02,898 [Vic] Okay, no one can trust Joe Coffey and Wes Lee may have to here tonight. 1177 01:10:02,965 --> 01:10:06,936 And there comes Lee right back in and no fear from Wes Lee. 1178 01:10:07,002 --> 01:10:10,005 He doesn't have Fee-Fi-Phobia. He's not scared of giants. 1179 01:10:10,072 --> 01:10:12,374 He's taking it right to Oba Femi! 1180 01:10:12,441 --> 01:10:17,646 [Booker] Looking great in the early outset of this match up, in his comfort zone, Vic. 1181 01:10:17,713 --> 01:10:19,348 He's in his comfort zone. 1182 01:10:19,415 --> 01:10:22,551 [Vic] Looking to fly with a bit of a twist! 1183 01:10:22,618 --> 01:10:26,322 This match could be over just like that. Do we have a new champion? 1184 01:10:26,388 --> 01:10:29,325 -And there is Oba Femi. -[Booker] That's what I'm talking about. 1185 01:10:29,391 --> 01:10:32,361 [Booker] You got to stay in the game at all times. 1186 01:10:32,428 --> 01:10:33,963 And that's Femi, man. 1187 01:10:35,197 --> 01:10:37,066 [Vic] Swing and a miss wildly by Oba. 1188 01:10:37,132 --> 01:10:39,301 It was Oba on the countdown to Battleground 1189 01:10:39,368 --> 01:10:42,104 -that said NXT is his house in Las Vegas. -[crowd gasps] 1190 01:10:42,171 --> 01:10:44,240 The house always wins. 1191 01:10:44,306 --> 01:10:48,210 And now he has turned the complexion of this match up around. 1192 01:10:50,045 --> 01:10:51,814 [Booker] He… 1193 01:10:51,880 --> 01:10:53,716 [Vic] What's Oba Femi thinking now? 1194 01:10:53,782 --> 01:10:57,886 [Booker] Wes Lee hit about 10 shots and Oba Femi landed just one. 1195 01:10:57,953 --> 01:11:00,556 -Switched the whole. -[Vic] You gotta be kidding me. 1196 01:11:00,623 --> 01:11:02,224 [crowd chants "Oba Femi"] 1197 01:11:02,291 --> 01:11:04,360 -[Vic] Two grown men! -[crowd gasps] 1198 01:11:04,426 --> 01:11:06,128 -[Booker] Wow! -Taken down… 1199 01:11:06,462 --> 01:11:09,565 -[Booker] Wow! -with that suplex from Oba. 1200 01:11:09,632 --> 01:11:11,900 -I don't even know what to say. -[Booker] Look at the eyes. 1201 01:11:11,967 --> 01:11:14,637 Look at the eyes of Oba Femi, man. 1202 01:11:15,638 --> 01:11:16,572 [Booker] Oh! 1203 01:11:18,874 --> 01:11:21,910 [Vic] This why I said they should've worked together at the start. 1204 01:11:21,977 --> 01:11:24,079 -[Booker] In the ring? -They certainly did. 1205 01:11:24,146 --> 01:11:27,182 [Vic] They should've had a little two for one because Oba Femi 1206 01:11:27,249 --> 01:11:30,719 is hitting everything in the ring but the official… 1207 01:11:30,786 --> 01:11:33,489 -[cheers] -[Booker] Out of control. 1208 01:11:33,555 --> 01:11:37,359 [Vic] And you said this off-air to me about Oba Femi who just lawn darts. 1209 01:11:37,926 --> 01:11:43,599 Wes Lee, you said the greatest attribute to Oba Femi is his confidence, 1210 01:11:43,666 --> 01:11:45,467 not just his pure power. 1211 01:11:45,534 --> 01:11:49,138 [Booker] I always say winning the championship does something to a man. 1212 01:11:49,204 --> 01:11:55,311 And Oba Femi definitely has adopted that feeling, that 30% better feeling. 1213 01:11:55,377 --> 01:11:58,080 The confidence is overwhelming with this kid. 1214 01:11:58,147 --> 01:12:01,483 [Vic] Oba can stop anyone with just a glance and a big body shot. 1215 01:12:01,583 --> 01:12:04,586 -[Booker] Did shake this man. Wow. -A second. 1216 01:12:04,953 --> 01:12:06,588 [grunting] 1217 01:12:08,390 --> 01:12:10,259 [Vic] I mean, what is it gonna take? 1218 01:12:10,326 --> 01:12:13,362 Finally put Wes Lee down, who connects with a kick again. 1219 01:12:13,429 --> 01:12:16,231 I'm just stunned that Oba Femi is still on his feet. 1220 01:12:17,566 --> 01:12:19,568 -[Booker] Femi is a big guy. -[screaming] 1221 01:12:19,635 --> 01:12:23,572 He's got a lot of strength and like you said earlier, a lot of confidence. 1222 01:12:23,639 --> 01:12:27,843 -He's looking to defend this championship. -[Vic] Can you take a look at Joe Coffey? 1223 01:12:27,910 --> 01:12:30,245 It was the trio of Gallus who altered this match up 1224 01:12:30,312 --> 01:12:32,381 by attacking Briggs, Lee and Ivar. 1225 01:12:32,448 --> 01:12:36,085 An attack so brutal. Ivar is out indefinitely. 1226 01:12:36,151 --> 01:12:39,455 And this is that vicious side of Joe Coffey. 1227 01:12:39,955 --> 01:12:42,925 Coffey's been in a lot of big matches throughout his career. 1228 01:12:42,991 --> 01:12:45,260 Can he finally win gold here tonight? 1229 01:12:45,327 --> 01:12:48,197 Wes Lee sensed it, able to create a little separation, 1230 01:12:48,263 --> 01:12:49,998 but then try to take it over Femi. 1231 01:12:50,065 --> 01:12:51,600 Femi just stopped Lee. 1232 01:12:51,667 --> 01:12:54,103 [Booker] Snatched him right out the sky, Vic. 1233 01:12:54,169 --> 01:12:57,106 -[Vic] And they just toss him! -Wow! 1234 01:12:57,172 --> 01:12:59,241 [Vic] Have you ever seen anything like that? 1235 01:12:59,308 --> 01:13:00,976 -[Booker] Wow! -Oh, my word! 1236 01:13:01,043 --> 01:13:02,378 [cheers] 1237 01:13:03,545 --> 01:13:04,880 [crowd mimics monkey sounds] 1238 01:13:04,947 --> 01:13:08,617 [Vic] Take another look. He threw him out of frame, Book. 1239 01:13:08,684 --> 01:13:12,121 [Booker] Got to be kidding me. Like I say… 1240 01:13:12,187 --> 01:13:15,324 Snatched Wes Lee right out the sky, man. 1241 01:13:16,225 --> 01:13:17,226 Wow! 1242 01:13:17,760 --> 01:13:21,997 [Vic] I mean, Oba Femi just continues to impress every single time. 1243 01:13:22,064 --> 01:13:25,534 This is someone who just got knocked to the outside, 1244 01:13:25,601 --> 01:13:27,803 but he continues to grow as a champion. 1245 01:13:27,870 --> 01:13:31,607 [Booker] He does, but Coffey's looking to grow a little bit himself, Vic. 1246 01:13:32,541 --> 01:13:34,076 [Vic] Coffey and Lee again, 1247 01:13:34,143 --> 01:13:37,446 maybe they have to put their differences aside for a few moments. 1248 01:13:37,513 --> 01:13:39,715 And Coffey, Tornado DDT! 1249 01:13:39,782 --> 01:13:43,786 Almost so much force, it flipped Wes Lee onto his feet. 1250 01:13:43,852 --> 01:13:47,456 -Big German suplex. -[Booker] Coffey's in position. 1251 01:13:47,523 --> 01:13:49,458 He's in position here, Vic. 1252 01:13:50,092 --> 01:13:52,928 Oba Femi rock Coffey, though, he is in control. 1253 01:13:53,562 --> 01:13:56,698 And Coffey now, he knows he has to strike quickly. 1254 01:13:56,765 --> 01:14:00,769 This is Coffey's best opportunity because Oba Femi's all the way on the outside. 1255 01:14:00,836 --> 01:14:03,071 Big back breaker right to the spine. 1256 01:14:03,138 --> 01:14:06,141 That third surgically repaired back of Wes Lee. 1257 01:14:06,208 --> 01:14:08,310 [Booker] You took it right out of my mouth. 1258 01:14:08,377 --> 01:14:11,146 [Vic] Oh, do you hear those forearms? 1259 01:14:11,213 --> 01:14:12,447 [crowd chants] 1260 01:14:12,514 --> 01:14:16,518 I don't know if this decision's gonna work for Coffey. Right back in. 1261 01:14:16,585 --> 01:14:19,321 Able to put on the brakes for a moment and oh, just dropped throat. 1262 01:14:19,388 --> 01:14:20,689 First goes Femi. 1263 01:14:20,756 --> 01:14:23,425 -[Booker] Smart right there Coffey. -Going to the body. 1264 01:14:23,492 --> 01:14:24,993 [Vic] Look at these hands. 1265 01:14:25,727 --> 01:14:29,231 Throwing some rapid fists. Charging right back in. 1266 01:14:29,298 --> 01:14:33,202 Lee got caught one more time. Wes Lee is in no man's land. 1267 01:14:33,268 --> 01:14:37,072 -Oba Femi side walk slam. -[Booker] Wow! 1268 01:14:40,542 --> 01:14:44,012 [Vic] Back to the midsection goes Coffey for the title. 1269 01:14:44,079 --> 01:14:47,649 Into the cover and Femi able to kick out at two. 1270 01:14:47,716 --> 01:14:50,853 Would you agree in this moment there's Coffey's best opportunity? 1271 01:14:50,919 --> 01:14:52,187 Same would go for Lee. 1272 01:14:52,254 --> 01:14:55,290 We haven't seen Oba Femi in this position too often. 1273 01:14:55,357 --> 01:14:57,993 Certainly never hoisted up in this sort of fashion. 1274 01:14:58,060 --> 01:15:00,462 [Booker] Oh, look at the strength by Joe Coffey. 1275 01:15:00,529 --> 01:15:03,632 This another one of those matches that's going to be determined 1276 01:15:03,699 --> 01:15:06,368 late in the game. It's going to be a minute. 1277 01:15:06,435 --> 01:15:07,970 -[Vic] Double stop! -Wow! 1278 01:15:08,036 --> 01:15:09,438 [crowd gasps] 1279 01:15:10,038 --> 01:15:11,707 [Vic] What a combination offense. 1280 01:15:11,773 --> 01:15:14,743 I guess you could say they work together there for a moment. 1281 01:15:14,810 --> 01:15:16,645 [Booker] Whatever works on the big man. 1282 01:15:16,712 --> 01:15:19,815 Big right hand. Hey, Coffey. Coffey fell to the cover! 1283 01:15:19,882 --> 01:15:23,318 -[Booker] Oh! -He almost didn't realize it. 1284 01:15:23,418 --> 01:15:28,357 And Joe Coffey almost was able to grab his first taste of gold here in NXT. 1285 01:15:28,423 --> 01:15:29,424 [Booker] So close. 1286 01:15:29,491 --> 01:15:31,426 [crowd chants "Let's go, Wes Lee"] 1287 01:15:31,493 --> 01:15:33,295 [Vic] The NXT universe. 1288 01:15:34,162 --> 01:15:37,432 Sold out in Las Vegas, rallying Wes Lee. 1289 01:15:37,499 --> 01:15:40,102 Lee. Are you surprised? He hasn't really lost a step. 1290 01:15:40,168 --> 01:15:44,006 There's been no hesitation in his game after back surgery. 1291 01:15:44,072 --> 01:15:45,807 [Booker] We don't know if he's lost his step. 1292 01:15:45,874 --> 01:15:48,844 Right now he's looking good, but later on in this match, 1293 01:15:48,911 --> 01:15:53,115 is going to determine how well Wes Lee is going to handle his situation. 1294 01:15:53,181 --> 01:15:58,120 Like you said, that surgically repair back-- Oh! Wow! Big shot. 1295 01:15:58,186 --> 01:16:02,791 [Vic] Oba Femi just stopped the momentum of a monster. It pops up! 1296 01:16:02,858 --> 01:16:06,061 Power bomb spine first where steel meets wood. 1297 01:16:06,562 --> 01:16:09,998 [Booker] That's the hard part of the ring right there. 1298 01:16:10,065 --> 01:16:11,333 [Vic screams] Lee! 1299 01:16:11,400 --> 01:16:12,768 Holy…! 1300 01:16:13,368 --> 01:16:17,372 -[Booker] You got the be… -He tosses Lee! 1301 01:16:17,439 --> 01:16:18,974 [cheers and applause] 1302 01:16:22,344 --> 01:16:28,550 I don't know how Oba Femi caught another grown-ass man like nothing. 1303 01:16:28,617 --> 01:16:32,254 Like something fell off the top rope at the top shelf at a grocery store. 1304 01:16:32,321 --> 01:16:34,089 He just caught it and threw it into the cart. 1305 01:16:34,156 --> 01:16:38,427 And now Coffey coming back in. What a triple threat match, Book. 1306 01:16:38,493 --> 01:16:43,231 [Booker] Oh, that's twice tonight. Oba Fimi snatched Wes Lee up like that. 1307 01:16:43,298 --> 01:16:45,601 -That speed… -[Vic] Lee coming back in. 1308 01:16:45,667 --> 01:16:48,904 [Vic] He did a cardiac kick and instead got caught again by Femi. 1309 01:16:50,205 --> 01:16:52,074 Oba just looking for a place to land. 1310 01:16:52,140 --> 01:16:55,777 And Lee able to turn inside out, was able to get Femi off his feet 1311 01:16:55,844 --> 01:16:59,214 ever so slightly for a moment. And he's coming right back. 1312 01:16:59,281 --> 01:17:02,384 That connection between the eyes! Cover that man! 1313 01:17:02,451 --> 01:17:07,689 Become champion again! He was able to break it up. 1314 01:17:08,223 --> 01:17:11,093 Wes Lee was so close. So close. 1315 01:17:11,159 --> 01:17:15,063 How many times have Wes Lee gone to the well with that one big shot. 1316 01:17:15,130 --> 01:17:19,735 That cardiac kick from the Cardiac kid. Because the man's whole heart. 1317 01:17:19,801 --> 01:17:22,671 -[Coffey] Come on. -[Vic] Coffey's fired up. 1318 01:17:22,738 --> 01:17:26,008 Oh! Well, you talk about not knowing if that back was tested. 1319 01:17:26,074 --> 01:17:27,109 It's getting tested tonight. 1320 01:17:27,175 --> 01:17:29,244 Coffey rolling into the cover in a near fall. 1321 01:17:29,311 --> 01:17:32,781 [Booker] That was a lazy kick out right there by Wes Lee, Vic. 1322 01:17:32,848 --> 01:17:35,283 A very lazy kick out. 1323 01:17:35,350 --> 01:17:38,153 Who cares if it was lazy, Book? He at least kicked out. 1324 01:17:38,220 --> 01:17:40,188 [Booker] We know that. He's working. 1325 01:17:40,255 --> 01:17:43,992 -[Vic] You tell me he's ripe right now. -Let me know that he's ready to go. 1326 01:17:47,896 --> 01:17:51,466 [Vic] Oba Femi. Where does he get this strength from? 1327 01:17:51,533 --> 01:17:55,804 Back on his feet. Coffey. Coffey, though, not going to hang around for too long. 1328 01:17:58,707 --> 01:18:00,442 I wonder what Ava's thinking now. 1329 01:18:00,509 --> 01:18:03,712 She's got to be happy with her decision to make this a triple threat. 1330 01:18:03,779 --> 01:18:06,314 She knew what was on the line here in Las Vegas. 1331 01:18:06,381 --> 01:18:09,584 -[Booker] Wow! -Hey! That's the rest of Gallus. 1332 01:18:09,651 --> 01:18:12,721 And there's no disqualification under triple threat rules. 1333 01:18:12,788 --> 01:18:15,390 -It's Wolfgang. It's Mark Coffey. -[crowd boos] 1334 01:18:16,058 --> 01:18:19,027 And you knew those damn hooligans were somewhere. 1335 01:18:20,595 --> 01:18:24,933 And they by themselves have just turn this thing around. 1336 01:18:25,000 --> 01:18:30,439 Advantage, one man, but the advantage now is to Joe Coffey. 1337 01:18:30,505 --> 01:18:32,340 [Booker] He just lost his championship. 1338 01:18:32,407 --> 01:18:36,178 [Vic] Coffey's picking up the scraps. Moonsault! 1339 01:18:36,244 --> 01:18:37,212 [screaming] 1340 01:18:37,279 --> 01:18:39,648 -Come on! -[Vic] Setting up Wes Lee. 1341 01:18:40,882 --> 01:18:42,617 -Glasgow. Send off! -[Booker] Wow! 1342 01:18:43,285 --> 01:18:45,721 [Vic] Lee just snapped on that turnbuckle. 1343 01:18:45,787 --> 01:18:49,324 This is going to be it! We got a new champion at… 1344 01:18:49,391 --> 01:18:50,559 [Booker] No! 1345 01:18:50,625 --> 01:18:52,594 Public sickout, Book. 1346 01:18:52,661 --> 01:18:55,597 [Booker] The heart of this, man. You just said it. 1347 01:18:55,664 --> 01:18:58,533 Cardiac kid, right? Did you just say it? 1348 01:18:58,600 --> 01:19:00,302 [Vic] Book, Book. 1349 01:19:00,368 --> 01:19:02,370 Oba Femi has risen. 1350 01:19:02,671 --> 01:19:04,506 And he drops Gallus. 1351 01:19:06,241 --> 01:19:07,476 [crowd gasps] 1352 01:19:07,542 --> 01:19:12,013 Las Vegas ain't lying. Coffey got caught. Wolfgang getting tossed into the steps. 1353 01:19:12,080 --> 01:19:17,018 Oba Femi's pissed off. Oba Femi's angry. And the giant is awoken. 1354 01:19:17,085 --> 01:19:21,857 -[Booker] He just woke up a monster, man. -All the best for the bells. 1355 01:19:21,923 --> 01:19:26,094 Just rocks Oba Femi for a moment. Super kick under the jaw. 1356 01:19:26,161 --> 01:19:28,930 Is this Lee's moment now? Lee just took out Oba Femi. 1357 01:19:28,997 --> 01:19:30,799 Wes Lee's been here before, Booker. 1358 01:19:30,866 --> 01:19:33,802 This is what made him the greatest North American champion of all time. 1359 01:19:33,869 --> 01:19:36,505 By rising to the occasion. 1360 01:19:36,571 --> 01:19:41,143 For that moment. Just one more time. He's so close. People are behind Wes Lee. 1361 01:19:42,077 --> 01:19:46,882 Wes Lee. Target acquired. Coming right in. Going-- Oh! 1362 01:19:47,249 --> 01:19:48,350 [Booker] Wow! 1363 01:19:48,416 --> 01:19:50,252 -[Vic] Going down! -You think you can stop me? 1364 01:19:50,318 --> 01:19:54,990 Wes Lee's feeling it. Adrenaline will make a man do some crazy things. 1365 01:19:55,056 --> 01:19:57,626 And Wes Lee's riding the wave of momentum right now. 1366 01:19:57,692 --> 01:20:00,662 Under the jaw again. Back in with another kick. 1367 01:20:01,296 --> 01:20:02,364 [shouts indistinctly] 1368 01:20:02,430 --> 01:20:06,835 [Vic] Coffey's rocked. Cardiac kick. Throws the cardiac kick! 1369 01:20:06,902 --> 01:20:09,471 [Booker] The greatest of all time, in my opinion. He'll do it again. 1370 01:20:09,538 --> 01:20:13,041 [Vic] Can he do it one more time? Damn it! 1371 01:20:13,775 --> 01:20:14,776 [Booker] Wow! 1372 01:20:14,843 --> 01:20:16,812 -[indistinct shouts] -So close. 1373 01:20:16,878 --> 01:20:18,213 [crowd boos] 1374 01:20:20,849 --> 01:20:23,118 [Vic] Gallus is stuck in their nose. 1375 01:20:23,185 --> 01:20:26,288 Come on. What do you say? Wait a minute! 1376 01:20:26,354 --> 01:20:27,455 [crowd shouts] 1377 01:20:27,522 --> 01:20:28,523 Wes Lee! 1378 01:20:28,590 --> 01:20:29,457 [applause] 1379 01:20:29,524 --> 01:20:33,929 Taking these guys to the west side. But at what cost, though, Book? 1380 01:20:33,995 --> 01:20:35,597 At what cost for Wes Lee? 1381 01:20:35,664 --> 01:20:37,465 [Booker] Lee had all the momentum. 1382 01:20:37,532 --> 01:20:40,168 Should have kept it in the middle of that square circle. 1383 01:20:40,869 --> 01:20:44,573 [Vic] All the best for the bells. Doesn't pay off over Femi now. 1384 01:20:44,940 --> 01:20:47,776 -Tossing Joe Coffey! -[Booker] Wow! 1385 01:20:49,144 --> 01:20:53,648 Femi's in control. In comes Lee. Oh, my word. 1386 01:20:53,715 --> 01:20:55,116 [crowd gasps] 1387 01:20:55,183 --> 01:20:59,421 Snap, crackle, pop! One more time. Pop up! 1388 01:20:59,487 --> 01:21:03,358 Power bomb. Oba Femi lays waste to the field. 1389 01:21:03,425 --> 01:21:05,794 -And Oba Femi retains. -[bell rings] 1390 01:21:05,861 --> 01:21:07,028 [Booker] Wow, Vic. 1391 01:21:07,095 --> 01:21:08,630 [cheers and applause] 1392 01:21:08,697 --> 01:21:09,764 What a match. 1393 01:21:09,831 --> 01:21:16,838 [announcer] Here's your winner and still the NXT North American champion, 1394 01:21:17,205 --> 01:21:22,043 Oba Femi! 1395 01:21:24,479 --> 01:21:27,983 [Vic] Look, I just don't know what else to say 1396 01:21:28,483 --> 01:21:33,555 about Oba Femi and the power this man possesses. 1397 01:21:34,422 --> 01:21:39,361 I mean, first Oba Femi took on Gallus. In this moment, I gotta be honest, 1398 01:21:39,427 --> 01:21:42,697 I thought Gallus had put the tide into Joe Coffey. 1399 01:21:42,764 --> 01:21:47,802 I thought Joe Coffey was finally going to win his first piece of gold here in NXT. 1400 01:21:47,869 --> 01:21:51,239 And he was so close at this moment. 1401 01:21:51,306 --> 01:21:57,379 But then you see Oba Femi, like a phoenix, rise from the ashes. 1402 01:21:57,445 --> 01:22:03,618 And in one fell swoop, bam! Wiped out former tag team champions. 1403 01:22:03,685 --> 01:22:07,756 But for Wes Lee, the Cardiac Kid hit that Cardiac Kid, 1404 01:22:07,822 --> 01:22:11,259 and that had to be his best opportunity 1405 01:22:11,326 --> 01:22:14,929 to bring the North American championship back around his waist. 1406 01:22:14,996 --> 01:22:17,365 Because in Wes Lee would risk it all. 1407 01:22:17,432 --> 01:22:20,568 He knew like Oba Femi did, they had to get rid of Callus 1408 01:22:20,635 --> 01:22:22,404 to make this truly a triple threat. 1409 01:22:22,470 --> 01:22:27,642 Oba Femi overpowered Joe Coffey and Wes Lee 1410 01:22:27,709 --> 01:22:29,277 throughout this entire match up. 1411 01:22:29,344 --> 01:22:32,347 That's what I mean. I don't know what else to say about this man. 1412 01:22:32,414 --> 01:22:36,418 He's catching human beings and throwing them around 1413 01:22:36,484 --> 01:22:39,955 with no remorse for human life. Bam! 1414 01:22:40,055 --> 01:22:43,191 Pop up power bomb. And just like that. 1415 01:22:43,258 --> 01:22:46,962 Here in front of a sold out NXT universe in Las Vegas, 1416 01:22:47,028 --> 01:22:48,797 inside the UFC Apex, 1417 01:22:48,863 --> 01:22:52,801 it is Oba Femi who continues to stand tall 1418 01:22:52,867 --> 01:22:56,371 as the North American champion here in NXT. 1419 01:23:01,142 --> 01:23:02,344 [snoring] 1420 01:23:05,613 --> 01:23:07,215 [alarm clock rings] 1421 01:23:11,820 --> 01:23:13,188 [yawns] 1422 01:23:38,980 --> 01:23:41,816 [Vic] We are sold out in Las Vegas. 1423 01:23:43,685 --> 01:23:46,888 It's been a historic night all evening long. 1424 01:23:46,955 --> 01:23:48,957 Championships still to be defended 1425 01:23:49,023 --> 01:23:52,160 and you've seen a lot of celebrities here in the house. 1426 01:23:52,227 --> 01:23:54,796 But look who is here tonight joining us. 1427 01:23:54,863 --> 01:23:57,365 That is Ash Costello of New Year's Day. 1428 01:23:57,432 --> 01:24:00,135 She's performed, Book, at WrestleMania 1429 01:24:00,201 --> 01:24:04,172 and tonight she's taken in NXT Battleground. 1430 01:24:04,739 --> 01:24:08,076 One of the reasons why she is here along with the sold out crowd 1431 01:24:08,143 --> 01:24:10,245 is for what will happen in moments. 1432 01:24:10,311 --> 01:24:12,580 The world has been talking about this match up. 1433 01:24:12,647 --> 01:24:15,717 Can Knockouts champion Jordynne Grace do the unthinkable 1434 01:24:15,784 --> 01:24:18,553 and walk out with the NXT women's title? 1435 01:24:18,620 --> 01:24:23,058 Or can Perez prove this is her brand, her title, her division 1436 01:24:23,124 --> 01:24:28,196 in this unprecedented clash for the NXT women's title? 1437 01:24:31,132 --> 01:24:32,233 [intriguing music] 1438 01:24:32,300 --> 01:24:35,837 [Roxanne] I am a two-time NXT women's champion. 1439 01:24:36,371 --> 01:24:40,542 I should have been handed back my title when it was vacated, but no. 1440 01:24:41,142 --> 01:24:45,413 I played by all the rules. I beat all the odds. 1441 01:24:45,480 --> 01:24:47,482 I bested all the competition. 1442 01:24:49,317 --> 01:24:54,289 That's why I'm back at the top, right where I belong. 1443 01:24:55,723 --> 01:25:00,528 You will be defending that women's championship against… 1444 01:25:00,595 --> 01:25:02,764 [music speeds up] 1445 01:25:02,831 --> 01:25:06,334 So why the hell am I in this position right now? 1446 01:25:07,001 --> 01:25:08,369 [siren sounds] 1447 01:25:08,436 --> 01:25:10,071 [cheers] 1448 01:25:11,706 --> 01:25:15,376 TNA Knockouts champion, Jordynne Grace. 1449 01:25:18,012 --> 01:25:23,318 You have built your name here in NXT, the same as I have in TNA. 1450 01:25:23,985 --> 01:25:27,288 Who do you think has built the stronger foundation? 1451 01:25:32,093 --> 01:25:35,430 I've been working towards this since I was 13 years old. 1452 01:25:37,265 --> 01:25:40,602 For over half my life I've been busting my ass. 1453 01:25:40,668 --> 01:25:42,704 And I have this to show for it. 1454 01:25:42,770 --> 01:25:45,139 [commentator] TNA's got an absolute weapon. 1455 01:25:45,206 --> 01:25:47,642 I refuse to let this be taken from me 1456 01:25:47,709 --> 01:25:49,711 from someone that doesn't even deserve to be here. 1457 01:25:49,777 --> 01:25:50,945 [echoing] Be here. 1458 01:25:51,779 --> 01:25:54,716 When I made my impact at the Royal Rumble… 1459 01:25:54,782 --> 01:25:58,520 [commentator] TNA Knockouts champion [inaudible]. 1460 01:25:58,586 --> 01:26:02,323 -I made it crystal clear. -[commentator] What a beast. Jeez. 1461 01:26:02,390 --> 01:26:04,259 That I do belong here. 1462 01:26:04,325 --> 01:26:08,897 [Booker] Perhaps the most powerful woman to ever grace this business. 1463 01:26:08,963 --> 01:26:12,033 [Vic] This woman has muscles in places you don't even have places. 1464 01:26:12,100 --> 01:26:18,740 Making history, just like I've always done in TNA. And now guess what? 1465 01:26:18,806 --> 01:26:20,542 I'm going to do it again. 1466 01:26:20,608 --> 01:26:25,647 Against the face of the NXT women's division, Roxanne Perez. 1467 01:26:26,447 --> 01:26:29,117 [Vic] The women's title will be on the line in NXT. 1468 01:26:29,184 --> 01:26:30,952 Are we looking at a history maker? 1469 01:26:31,019 --> 01:26:34,255 Or can Roxanne Perez prove she's a prodigy? 1470 01:26:35,323 --> 01:26:36,224 [crowd gasps] 1471 01:26:36,291 --> 01:26:39,294 Here's the thing about child prodigies. 1472 01:26:39,360 --> 01:26:42,830 Eventually they almost always burn themselves out. 1473 01:26:42,897 --> 01:26:48,670 I am the only one who has shown true commitment to this championship. 1474 01:26:48,736 --> 01:26:51,673 Fortunately for Roxanne, she doesn't have to worry about that. 1475 01:26:51,739 --> 01:26:55,743 Because I'm going to stomp that flame out. 1476 01:26:56,844 --> 01:26:58,112 [somber music] 1477 01:27:01,583 --> 01:27:02,684 There's no way… 1478 01:27:02,750 --> 01:27:04,819 [echoing] No way, no way, no way. 1479 01:27:05,653 --> 01:27:07,155 …I'm letting this go. 1480 01:27:12,026 --> 01:27:13,795 [siren sounds] 1481 01:27:13,861 --> 01:27:15,597 [cheers and applause] 1482 01:27:16,564 --> 01:27:18,833 [heavy metal music] 1483 01:27:23,371 --> 01:27:27,575 [Vic] Booker, what a moment this is at Battleground. 1484 01:27:27,642 --> 01:27:30,478 In recent memory the Internet won't fact-check me. 1485 01:27:30,545 --> 01:27:34,849 This is unprecedented in WWE. Grace isn't signed to this company. 1486 01:27:34,916 --> 01:27:39,420 She's a TNA wrestler, but could be wearing a piece of WWE gold 1487 01:27:39,487 --> 01:27:41,155 walking out of Battleground. 1488 01:27:41,222 --> 01:27:45,560 Going to TNA as the NXT Women's champion. 1489 01:27:45,627 --> 01:27:48,196 [Booker] I'm a little worried about this match up. 1490 01:27:48,263 --> 01:27:52,367 You talked about that juggernaut. An overpowering voice. 1491 01:27:52,433 --> 01:27:55,303 Roxanne Perez is gonna have to expect it. 1492 01:27:55,370 --> 01:27:59,774 That this could be the toughest night of her young career. 1493 01:27:59,841 --> 01:28:01,643 It's just that simple, man. 1494 01:28:01,709 --> 01:28:05,346 [Vic] Grace has noted a lot of similarities between her and Perez. 1495 01:28:05,413 --> 01:28:09,550 Both started their training young. Champions have made history. 1496 01:28:09,617 --> 01:28:13,354 But the difference has been the path that they both have taken 1497 01:28:13,421 --> 01:28:15,290 to get to this point. 1498 01:28:15,356 --> 01:28:16,724 [upbeat music] 1499 01:28:24,132 --> 01:28:29,170 For Perez, she said Grace is like everyone else, not on her level, 1500 01:28:29,237 --> 01:28:30,471 no lack of confidence. 1501 01:28:30,538 --> 01:28:33,675 And moments ago I said, "Deadline, we're here at Battleground." 1502 01:28:33,741 --> 01:28:38,012 Not Deadline, but what I wanted to get to was so excited for this match up. 1503 01:28:38,079 --> 01:28:40,081 A little excited for the night that we've had tonight. 1504 01:28:40,148 --> 01:28:43,551 There is Roxanne Perez, who was the first to go to Deadline 1505 01:28:43,618 --> 01:28:46,954 and become the first women's Iron Survivor. 1506 01:28:47,021 --> 01:28:49,490 She has done so much in her career. 1507 01:28:49,557 --> 01:28:52,360 She truly now believes she is untouchable. 1508 01:28:52,427 --> 01:28:54,128 [Booker] Breakout tournament winner as well. 1509 01:28:54,195 --> 01:28:56,931 Two-time NXT Women's champion 1510 01:28:56,998 --> 01:29:02,904 now looking to beat the TNA Knockout champion 1511 01:29:02,970 --> 01:29:07,475 right off her mantle and shock the world, man. 1512 01:29:07,542 --> 01:29:10,278 She is truly the prodigy. 1513 01:29:10,344 --> 01:29:13,581 [Vic] First time a TNA wrestler will face a WWE superstar 1514 01:29:13,648 --> 01:29:16,851 one on one inside a WWE ring. 1515 01:29:17,485 --> 01:29:21,823 Jordynne Grace, she's a powerhouse, man. 1516 01:29:24,025 --> 01:29:25,426 [bell rings] 1517 01:29:25,493 --> 01:29:28,963 [announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 1518 01:29:29,030 --> 01:29:35,603 is for the NXT Women's Championship! 1519 01:29:36,471 --> 01:29:37,672 [cheers] 1520 01:29:39,374 --> 01:29:41,576 Introducing the challenger. 1521 01:29:42,210 --> 01:29:48,983 She is the TNA Knockout champion, 1522 01:29:49,283 --> 01:29:52,987 Jordynne Grace! 1523 01:29:53,054 --> 01:29:54,822 [cheers and applause] 1524 01:29:56,023 --> 01:29:59,827 [crowd chants "TNA"] 1525 01:30:01,696 --> 01:30:03,097 And her opponent, 1526 01:30:03,631 --> 01:30:08,770 she is the NXT champion, 1527 01:30:09,303 --> 01:30:14,275 Roxanne Perez! 1528 01:30:15,143 --> 01:30:17,111 [Vic] Booker, you've seen it all. 1529 01:30:17,178 --> 01:30:20,581 You've seen it all. You've done a lot. You've been a champion in WWE. 1530 01:30:21,215 --> 01:30:25,286 you've been a champion in TNA. What does this moment mean to you? 1531 01:30:25,353 --> 01:30:28,423 What does this moment mean to the wrestling world? 1532 01:30:29,190 --> 01:30:31,425 [Booker] That means everything to me, Victor. 1533 01:30:31,492 --> 01:30:35,763 To watch Roxanne Perez grow from 16 years old 1534 01:30:35,830 --> 01:30:39,033 reality of wrestling champion down to this point right here 1535 01:30:39,100 --> 01:30:42,904 these bright lights in Las Vegas at Battleground. 1536 01:30:43,337 --> 01:30:46,641 -This is a moment, man. This is a moment. -[bell rings] 1537 01:30:46,707 --> 01:30:48,276 [cheers] 1538 01:30:48,342 --> 01:30:50,711 [Vic] It's a goosebump moment. 1539 01:30:50,778 --> 01:30:53,948 We aren't excluding, we're including here at NXT, 1540 01:30:54,749 --> 01:30:59,654 as they finally lock up in Las Vegas. Has been very lucky for Jordynne Grace. 1541 01:30:59,720 --> 01:31:03,191 She defeated Naomi to become the TNA Knockouts Champion here in Vegas. 1542 01:31:03,257 --> 01:31:06,894 Can she roll the dice and make history tonight? 1543 01:31:07,462 --> 01:31:10,631 -I know you got to take yourself back. -[Booker] No, no. 1544 01:31:10,698 --> 01:31:13,601 [Booker] It's very well possible. You can't take anything. 1545 01:31:13,668 --> 01:31:15,503 [crowd chants] 1546 01:31:15,570 --> 01:31:16,871 Loving this already. 1547 01:31:20,741 --> 01:31:24,478 You can't take anything away from Grace because she's carved her own path, 1548 01:31:24,545 --> 01:31:27,448 but she got here on her own 1549 01:31:27,515 --> 01:31:31,352 by true heart and determination. You can't take that away from her. 1550 01:31:33,387 --> 01:31:34,889 [Vic] Feeling out process. 1551 01:31:34,956 --> 01:31:37,725 Early on in, Roxanne Press said, "Damn, hell with that. 1552 01:31:37,792 --> 01:31:39,760 I'm going right at Grace." 1553 01:31:39,827 --> 01:31:41,329 This is what we talked about on Tuesday. 1554 01:31:41,395 --> 01:31:44,065 Roxanne Perez was with us here on the commentary desk. 1555 01:31:44,131 --> 01:31:48,202 We asked her how she would combat the strength of Jordynne Grace. 1556 01:31:48,269 --> 01:31:50,938 She said she's gonna have to do what she's doing now, the speed, 1557 01:31:51,005 --> 01:31:53,741 the agility and being able to stay one step ahead of the challenger. 1558 01:31:53,808 --> 01:31:57,044 [Booker] Yes. Right now, Roxanne seemed to have come in with a strategy 1559 01:31:57,111 --> 01:32:00,548 and that strategy is to keep the feet moving, stay on the bicycle. 1560 01:32:00,615 --> 01:32:03,384 -[crowd gasps] -[Vic gasps] 1561 01:32:03,451 --> 01:32:04,518 [applause] 1562 01:32:04,585 --> 01:32:08,222 [Booker] Trying to get under the skin of Jordynne now with that shot. 1563 01:32:09,090 --> 01:32:11,993 [Vic] I take nothing away from Roxanne Perez. 1564 01:32:12,059 --> 01:32:14,729 Perez has risen to every occasion. 1565 01:32:14,795 --> 01:32:15,830 Smack Down victories. 1566 01:32:15,897 --> 01:32:20,334 Devil's Playground is one of three women to hold the NXT women's championship. 1567 01:32:20,401 --> 01:32:21,602 Twice she called her shot. 1568 01:32:21,669 --> 01:32:24,305 She's hit home runs, but I don't necessarily know 1569 01:32:24,372 --> 01:32:27,808 if she's even been in the ring with someone like Jordynne Grace. 1570 01:32:27,875 --> 01:32:31,679 No, she's definitely an athlete. She's an athlete like none that we-- 1571 01:32:31,746 --> 01:32:33,848 -[Vic] Oh, wait a minute. -[Jordynne pants] 1572 01:32:33,915 --> 01:32:37,418 That was a thumb straight to the eye and that's certainly one way to-- 1573 01:32:37,485 --> 01:32:38,953 [Booker] What are you talking about? 1574 01:32:39,020 --> 01:32:42,590 [Vic] Did you not see the thumb go right into the eye of Jordynne Grace? 1575 01:32:42,657 --> 01:32:46,093 -[Booker] I did, I did. -Grace coming up, getting caught. 1576 01:32:46,160 --> 01:32:48,496 Perez's seen this in the past. 1577 01:32:48,563 --> 01:32:51,432 Perez coming back in now, trying to stay one step ahead. 1578 01:32:51,499 --> 01:32:54,435 This goes back to what you've always said about Roxanne Perez, 1579 01:32:54,502 --> 01:32:55,770 a student of the game. 1580 01:32:55,836 --> 01:32:59,073 [Booker] No, I try to critique Roxanne Perez these days 1581 01:32:59,140 --> 01:33:03,644 that she's got just that good, Vic, right now. She's perfect. 1582 01:33:03,711 --> 01:33:05,880 She's perfect and she's special. 1583 01:33:06,647 --> 01:33:09,917 [Vic] Right back on top is the champion 1584 01:33:09,984 --> 01:33:12,787 has successfully defended the title against Tatum Paxley, 1585 01:33:12,853 --> 01:33:16,390 Lyra Valkyria, Chelsea Green, and Natalya. 1586 01:33:17,224 --> 01:33:19,360 And she said over and over again, Booker, 1587 01:33:19,427 --> 01:33:22,663 she's felt overlooked and underappreciated. 1588 01:33:23,164 --> 01:33:26,634 [Booker] When you lose the championship the way you do and you come back 1589 01:33:26,701 --> 01:33:28,469 and you're not first in line, 1590 01:33:28,536 --> 01:33:32,707 you still should be champion in so many people's minds 1591 01:33:32,773 --> 01:33:34,809 and you don't get the shot. Yes! 1592 01:33:36,077 --> 01:33:38,612 [Vic] Not arguing with you. Don't get hot about it. 1593 01:33:38,679 --> 01:33:41,983 I said something that she has brought up time and time again in the past. 1594 01:33:42,049 --> 01:33:45,820 Trying to bend back the left arm of Jordynne Grace! 1595 01:33:45,886 --> 01:33:48,189 [Booker] Strategy right now by Roxanne Perez. 1596 01:33:48,255 --> 01:33:52,226 Trying to clip the wing of Jordynne Grace here early in this match up. 1597 01:33:52,293 --> 01:33:54,962 -[Vic] Quite a strategy. -It's a perfect strategy. 1598 01:33:55,029 --> 01:33:58,332 [Vic] They continuing to focus on that left arm. 1599 01:33:58,866 --> 01:34:02,637 And Jordynne Grace getting worn down here by Roxanne Perez. 1600 01:34:02,703 --> 01:34:03,971 These two came to fight. 1601 01:34:04,038 --> 01:34:07,441 They knew this would be a historic clash on a historic night here at Battleground 1602 01:34:07,508 --> 01:34:09,343 in Las Vegas in the UFC Apex. 1603 01:34:09,410 --> 01:34:13,214 And again, it's Roxanne Perez who said, "No one is on my level." 1604 01:34:13,280 --> 01:34:16,017 Trying to prove it tonight with that Russian leg sweep. 1605 01:34:16,083 --> 01:34:17,952 Trying to float over into the cover, 1606 01:34:18,019 --> 01:34:21,522 hook the leg and Grace powering out, Booker, at one. 1607 01:34:21,589 --> 01:34:23,290 [Booker] Jordynne shakes the head. 1608 01:34:23,357 --> 01:34:28,663 That normally means something when you're shaking your head no, Vic. 1609 01:34:28,729 --> 01:34:32,299 [Vic] Truly believes Roxanne Perez, that this is her division, 1610 01:34:32,366 --> 01:34:33,601 that is her ring, 1611 01:34:33,668 --> 01:34:36,070 that NXT is her brand. 1612 01:34:36,137 --> 01:34:38,139 [Booker] She's the best, Vic. 1613 01:34:38,205 --> 01:34:42,510 Now she's looking to, like I say, just go out here and make TNA look real, 1614 01:34:42,576 --> 01:34:48,315 real bad after this match up. I'm loving it, man. I'm loving it. 1615 01:34:49,050 --> 01:34:51,886 -[Vic] NXT universe here. -[crowd chants "NXT"] 1616 01:34:51,952 --> 01:34:56,657 Kind of split 50, 50 between these two. No one there for Perez. 1617 01:34:56,724 --> 01:35:00,995 Grace having to try to power her way, no pun intended, back into this match up. 1618 01:35:01,062 --> 01:35:03,597 getting tied up one more time by Perez. 1619 01:35:03,664 --> 01:35:06,500 [Booker] How much pressure this is for Jordynne Grace. 1620 01:35:06,567 --> 01:35:10,071 Stepping into this ring right here, the WWE, with the best… 1621 01:35:10,137 --> 01:35:14,141 I mean, here in NXT, Roxanne Perez. How much pressure is that for Jordan? 1622 01:35:14,208 --> 01:35:17,878 [Vic] Another dropkick to the shoulder, into the cover and another quick sickout 1623 01:35:17,945 --> 01:35:20,114 by Jordynne Grace. You just heard Grace scream. 1624 01:35:20,181 --> 01:35:24,852 -That's got to be a scream of frustration. -[Booker] No, that arm is hurting, Vic. 1625 01:35:24,919 --> 01:35:27,655 That's what that is. She's in a lot of pain right now. 1626 01:35:27,722 --> 01:35:32,660 She did expect the prodigy to be this good, Vic. That's what it is. 1627 01:35:32,727 --> 01:35:35,463 [Vic] Looking for a submission now, center of the ring. 1628 01:35:35,529 --> 01:35:38,966 Perez trying to crank back on that left shoulder. 1629 01:35:39,033 --> 01:35:41,702 But take a look at the juggernaut. 1630 01:35:41,769 --> 01:35:46,474 Not throwing right over, right through Perez trying to take Grace off her feet. 1631 01:35:46,540 --> 01:35:48,676 Couple of kicks to the spine right now. 1632 01:35:48,742 --> 01:35:53,414 Not facing Grace with that third one. Connected right into the lower back. 1633 01:35:53,481 --> 01:35:54,582 [crowd chants] 1634 01:35:54,648 --> 01:35:58,018 And for Grace, favor in the arm, the lower back as well. 1635 01:35:58,753 --> 01:36:03,991 She's right now feeling the effects of the offensive onslaught 1636 01:36:04,058 --> 01:36:07,061 from Roxanne Perez, but she just got planted. 1637 01:36:07,128 --> 01:36:09,230 -Grace under pressure! -[Booker] One big jump. 1638 01:36:09,296 --> 01:36:12,166 -[Vic] No one home. -What I'm talking about Roxanne Perez. 1639 01:36:12,233 --> 01:36:15,503 [Booker] She seems to be one, maybe two steps ahead of Grace. 1640 01:36:15,569 --> 01:36:18,439 [Vic] Goes back to the film study, to being a student of the game. 1641 01:36:18,506 --> 01:36:21,575 Goes back to truly believing what she has said, 1642 01:36:21,642 --> 01:36:23,811 that there is no one that could touch her in the ring. 1643 01:36:23,878 --> 01:36:25,546 There's no one that's on her level. 1644 01:36:25,613 --> 01:36:28,816 Right now she's not going to like the level she's going to go to 1645 01:36:28,883 --> 01:36:31,152 because Grace is looking to toss Perez. 1646 01:36:31,218 --> 01:36:32,386 [grunting] 1647 01:36:33,187 --> 01:36:36,123 And back to the injured arm goes Roxanne. 1648 01:36:36,624 --> 01:36:39,293 The challenger now letting the frustration go. 1649 01:36:39,360 --> 01:36:43,697 [Booker] Referee, referee. Pressure. Come on, refs, do your damn job! 1650 01:36:43,764 --> 01:36:47,101 -Illegal shot to the back of the head. -[Vic] You talked about pressure. 1651 01:36:47,168 --> 01:36:50,337 Grace knows there's pressure. She knows it's unprecedented. 1652 01:36:50,404 --> 01:36:52,039 She knows it's never happened before. 1653 01:36:52,106 --> 01:36:53,541 It could never happen again. 1654 01:36:53,607 --> 01:36:57,745 Jordan Grace now overpowering Roxanne Perez. 1655 01:37:00,214 --> 01:37:03,951 And turning Perez right around inside out! 1656 01:37:04,018 --> 01:37:09,456 High powerful impactful offense from the TNA Knockouts champion. 1657 01:37:11,492 --> 01:37:17,865 Take another look at the impact of Perez, who just bounces off the mat. 1658 01:37:19,466 --> 01:37:21,235 Tough, tough shot right there 1659 01:37:21,302 --> 01:37:25,172 with a lot of whiplash going on in the body of Roxanne Perez 1660 01:37:25,239 --> 01:37:26,607 after a shot like that. 1661 01:37:26,674 --> 01:37:29,176 [Vic] Everything that's gone on in this match up throughout your career, 1662 01:37:29,243 --> 01:37:30,945 have you ever witnessed an athlete 1663 01:37:31,011 --> 01:37:36,450 that possesses superhuman strength and durability like Jordynne Grace? 1664 01:37:36,517 --> 01:37:39,520 [Booker] Never, never. I mean, if I compare her to anyone, 1665 01:37:39,587 --> 01:37:41,989 it would be Chyna, the ninth wonder of the world. 1666 01:37:42,056 --> 01:37:45,626 -That's a big hit right there. -[Vic] Looking for the juggernaut driver. 1667 01:37:45,693 --> 01:37:49,330 [Vic] Countered by Perez. Right again to that lower big shot. 1668 01:37:50,197 --> 01:37:51,265 [crowd gasps] 1669 01:37:51,332 --> 01:37:52,466 [Booker] Nice return. 1670 01:37:53,767 --> 01:37:55,603 [screaming] 1671 01:37:56,804 --> 01:37:58,439 [Vic] You cam hear it. Look at that. 1672 01:37:58,505 --> 01:38:01,275 Jordynne Grace was done with Perez with one arm. 1673 01:38:01,342 --> 01:38:05,312 [Booker] I don't like this toe to toe action for Roxanne Perez. 1674 01:38:05,379 --> 01:38:07,748 [Vic] Again with a big body slam! I want to go back to Perez. 1675 01:38:07,815 --> 01:38:10,851 Did you notice that last pump kick went to the left shoulder? 1676 01:38:10,918 --> 01:38:13,420 She's continuing to focus at Perez. 1677 01:38:13,487 --> 01:38:16,257 [Booker] Best of fight in Roxanne Perez. 1678 01:38:16,323 --> 01:38:19,927 [Vic] They know this is a moment that's going to be talked about forever. 1679 01:38:19,994 --> 01:38:22,696 Oh! Followed over the clothesline! 1680 01:38:22,763 --> 01:38:26,767 And Jordynne Grace, the living definition of a juggernaut. 1681 01:38:26,834 --> 01:38:30,237 [Booker] Jordynne Grace looks bad. She's holding on here tonight. 1682 01:38:31,272 --> 01:38:34,942 -God, man. Wow! -[Vic] Three-time knockout champion. 1683 01:38:35,009 --> 01:38:38,979 The prodigy got a little lucky there, don't you think? Book, spine buster! 1684 01:38:39,046 --> 01:38:40,481 [Booker] Oh! Come on! 1685 01:38:40,547 --> 01:38:44,718 [Vic] Perez! Got that left shoulder up for Jordynne Grace. 1686 01:38:44,785 --> 01:38:46,687 She's got to stay composed, Booker. 1687 01:38:46,754 --> 01:38:49,056 She was a half-second away from making history. 1688 01:38:49,123 --> 01:38:51,759 We were all here in this sold-out crowd in Las Vegas. 1689 01:38:51,825 --> 01:38:55,529 A half second away from seeing history at NXT Battleground. 1690 01:38:55,596 --> 01:38:58,032 [Booker] What a beautiful spine buster by Grace. 1691 01:38:58,098 --> 01:39:02,703 But I think that shoulders are not able to get a full pressure, you know, on that. 1692 01:39:02,770 --> 01:39:05,439 On that big, big spine buster there I think. 1693 01:39:05,506 --> 01:39:06,907 [crowd shouts] 1694 01:39:07,541 --> 01:39:10,277 [Vic] Strength for Jordynne Grace is the power. 1695 01:39:10,978 --> 01:39:14,682 That is exactly what Roxanne Perez knew and what she did when she came in, 1696 01:39:14,748 --> 01:39:17,718 she focused on the upper body. She tried to take away the one arm. 1697 01:39:17,785 --> 01:39:20,020 She tried to take away the lower back. 1698 01:39:20,087 --> 01:39:23,791 She's trying to systematically dissect the knockouts champion here tonight. 1699 01:39:23,857 --> 01:39:27,461 Perez came in with a plan. She's executing it. But you know what? 1700 01:39:27,528 --> 01:39:29,296 It's getting countered right now. 1701 01:39:30,331 --> 01:39:33,367 -[Booker] Wow, wow. -Able to reverse right back out. 1702 01:39:33,434 --> 01:39:36,937 Perez coming right back in, trying to roll through and DDT! 1703 01:39:38,372 --> 01:39:41,342 -Grace, back up, right back in! -[Booker] Got all of it! 1704 01:39:41,976 --> 01:39:45,546 [Vic] Could that be the knockout blow to the knockout champion 1705 01:39:45,612 --> 01:39:47,648 in another near fall. 1706 01:39:47,715 --> 01:39:51,552 [Booker] Jordynne Grace seems to still have a lot left in the tank. 1707 01:39:51,618 --> 01:39:55,255 [Vic] Into the submission now and again. Look at the force. 1708 01:39:55,322 --> 01:39:59,760 Look at the pressure being applied to the shoulder to that AC joint, 1709 01:39:59,827 --> 01:40:02,863 which was damaged by Perez early on in the match up. 1710 01:40:02,930 --> 01:40:06,266 -For Roxanne, she has done everything-- -[Booker] Beautiful. 1711 01:40:06,333 --> 01:40:10,137 [Vic] I don't know if that was a DDT or if it was damaged under the shoulder. 1712 01:40:10,204 --> 01:40:13,440 Perez followed it up, but now it's Jordynne Grace, who again, 1713 01:40:13,507 --> 01:40:17,444 back to a vertical base, back to her feet and trying to kick her way free. 1714 01:40:17,511 --> 01:40:19,380 [Booker] Roxanne's being a student of the game. 1715 01:40:19,446 --> 01:40:21,782 She's doing everything that she's learned over these years. 1716 01:40:21,849 --> 01:40:23,317 [Vic] She's getting rocked. 1717 01:40:23,384 --> 01:40:26,153 I wonder if it's going to be enough with Jordynne Grace… 1718 01:40:26,220 --> 01:40:27,755 [Vic] Shoulders down, Booker! 1719 01:40:27,821 --> 01:40:31,625 -[Booker] Grace coming into effect. -Going for a row! 1720 01:40:31,692 --> 01:40:33,927 [Vic] No, no, no. Over the top rope. 1721 01:40:33,994 --> 01:40:35,496 That pressure being applied. 1722 01:40:35,562 --> 01:40:38,232 You see the strain in the shoulder of Jordynne Grace. 1723 01:40:38,298 --> 01:40:40,367 Perez realizing what the rules are. 1724 01:40:40,434 --> 01:40:43,504 The referee, like what you were saying, is doing his job, 1725 01:40:43,570 --> 01:40:45,572 gave her the five count, and she used every second. 1726 01:40:45,639 --> 01:40:49,243 [Booker] Roxanne turned the strength of Grace against her. 1727 01:40:49,309 --> 01:40:52,312 That movement right there over that top rope. 1728 01:40:52,379 --> 01:40:56,550 And Jordynne Grace is not letting up, Vic. She's not letting up. 1729 01:40:57,151 --> 01:41:01,522 Both these women have been history makers trying to do it one more time. 1730 01:41:01,588 --> 01:41:03,290 -Book. -[Booker] Muscle buster. 1731 01:41:03,357 --> 01:41:05,025 -I don't like-- -[Vic] Second time. 1732 01:41:05,092 --> 01:41:07,294 -I don't like the look of that! -[Vic] [inaudible] 1733 01:41:07,361 --> 01:41:10,898 [Vic] This could be it for history, for your moment. 1734 01:41:10,964 --> 01:41:14,301 -And another near fall. -[Booker] Wow! 1735 01:41:15,035 --> 01:41:22,042 Jordynne so close to crossing the line to TNA with the NXT women's title. 1736 01:41:22,643 --> 01:41:25,479 [Booker] That move finished so many people, Vic. 1737 01:41:26,513 --> 01:41:31,718 I'm sure Jordynne is shocked right now. Finished Roxanne Perez. 1738 01:41:31,785 --> 01:41:33,020 [Vic] Booker, but you also, 1739 01:41:33,087 --> 01:41:36,090 you have been in historical positions like these two women, 1740 01:41:36,156 --> 01:41:38,325 you've been in matches that have gone down in history, 1741 01:41:38,392 --> 01:41:42,229 you understand more so than anyone else the pressure that these two are feeling. 1742 01:41:42,296 --> 01:41:45,599 Because this isn't the start of the match. There's no more butterflies. 1743 01:41:45,666 --> 01:41:48,802 They are in the deep, deep water of this match. 1744 01:41:48,869 --> 01:41:53,373 [Booker] [inaudible] 1745 01:41:53,440 --> 01:41:57,845 Who wants to come down the cardio? Who has the most left in the tank? 1746 01:41:57,911 --> 01:42:00,547 Roxanne Perez seems like she's ready for this moment. 1747 01:42:00,614 --> 01:42:04,918 [Vic] Looking for pop rocks after sending Grace shoulder first into the steel post. 1748 01:42:04,985 --> 01:42:08,522 No, no, no, no. No way. Grace having to hold on. 1749 01:42:08,889 --> 01:42:11,992 Grace still with one arm, trying her best. 1750 01:42:12,059 --> 01:42:14,761 And then face first down goes the challenger. 1751 01:42:14,828 --> 01:42:16,597 The champion back to her feet. 1752 01:42:16,663 --> 01:42:22,202 The champion now risking it on another DDT right there on the floor 1753 01:42:22,269 --> 01:42:24,705 in the entryway of the UFC Apex. 1754 01:42:24,771 --> 01:42:28,242 [Booker] I'm so impressed with Roxanne Perez, man. 1755 01:42:28,308 --> 01:42:31,011 -Like we talk about-- -[Vic] She's going for the cover! 1756 01:42:31,078 --> 01:42:33,714 -She's going for it, man! -[Vic] Springboard! 1757 01:42:33,780 --> 01:42:34,781 [crowd gasps] 1758 01:42:34,848 --> 01:42:39,353 [Vic] Will this time be enough for Perez? And Grace got that left shoulder up, 1759 01:42:39,419 --> 01:42:42,055 but quickly floating over and into that cross face. 1760 01:42:42,122 --> 01:42:45,058 This is how Roxanne Perez has defended, 1761 01:42:45,125 --> 01:42:48,729 how she's won many matches over the last few months with this crossface. 1762 01:42:48,795 --> 01:42:51,698 Think about that left shoulder, that damaged left shoulder 1763 01:42:51,765 --> 01:42:53,367 of the TNA Knockouts champion. 1764 01:42:53,433 --> 01:42:55,536 Grace's trying to best to roll Perez over. 1765 01:42:55,602 --> 01:42:58,172 Shoulders down. Perez had to relinquish the hold. 1766 01:43:00,240 --> 01:43:01,675 -[Vic] Oh. -[crowd gasps] 1767 01:43:01,742 --> 01:43:03,443 [Booker] Beautiful spinning back elbow. 1768 01:43:03,510 --> 01:43:04,778 One more time. 1769 01:43:04,845 --> 01:43:07,915 Able to counter the juggernaut driver. Right to the midsection goes Perez. 1770 01:43:07,981 --> 01:43:11,251 Perez again looking for pop rocks. Counter. 1771 01:43:13,153 --> 01:43:14,888 Going the opposite way. 1772 01:43:16,590 --> 01:43:17,624 Perez. 1773 01:43:18,325 --> 01:43:19,092 Grace. 1774 01:43:19,960 --> 01:43:21,161 [crowd gasps] 1775 01:43:21,228 --> 01:43:27,301 That's one way to counter the pop rocks, Book. Overpower the opposition. 1776 01:43:27,367 --> 01:43:29,069 [applause] 1777 01:43:29,136 --> 01:43:31,505 What a match. 1778 01:43:32,739 --> 01:43:34,474 It's Tatum Paxley. 1779 01:43:35,642 --> 01:43:38,278 We know that Paxley's become obsessed 1780 01:43:39,913 --> 01:43:41,748 with championship gold. 1781 01:43:45,586 --> 01:43:46,587 But… 1782 01:43:46,653 --> 01:43:47,821 [crowd shouts] 1783 01:43:47,888 --> 01:43:52,392 That's not the NXT women's title. That is the Knockouts Championship. 1784 01:43:52,459 --> 01:43:54,895 What's Paxley doing? Where's she going? 1785 01:43:58,365 --> 01:44:00,300 Oh, Booker, that's Dana! 1786 01:44:00,367 --> 01:44:04,304 -I mean, TNA wrestler Ash by Elegance. -[Booker] The hell is going on? 1787 01:44:04,371 --> 01:44:05,906 -[grunting] -[crowd gasps] 1788 01:44:07,741 --> 01:44:13,113 [Vic] Jordynne Grace, like anyone putting their hands on her knockouts title. 1789 01:44:14,548 --> 01:44:17,084 -The hell is going on, Booker? -[Booker] I just said that. 1790 01:44:17,150 --> 01:44:19,386 Back into the ring, though, Perez got caught. 1791 01:44:19,987 --> 01:44:22,723 This could be that moment we've been waiting for, Book. 1792 01:44:23,924 --> 01:44:26,493 Up and down goes Perez. 1793 01:44:27,628 --> 01:44:30,631 Grace, moments away from history. 1794 01:44:30,697 --> 01:44:32,766 -[Book] Oh, go! -Juggernaut! 1795 01:44:32,833 --> 01:44:34,501 That was the first with a cutter. 1796 01:44:34,568 --> 01:44:37,504 -[Booker] Wow! -Pop rocks! Pop rocks! 1797 01:44:37,571 --> 01:44:39,273 -[crowd counts] -[bell rings] 1798 01:44:39,339 --> 01:44:42,709 [Vic] Perez defends her title at Battleground! 1799 01:44:44,077 --> 01:44:47,214 -[Booker] Wow! -[announcer] Here's your winner, 1800 01:44:47,547 --> 01:44:51,018 the NXT women's champion, 1801 01:44:51,084 --> 01:44:54,821 Roxanne Perez! 1802 01:44:54,888 --> 01:44:56,290 [Vic] Once again, 1803 01:44:56,890 --> 01:45:02,396 the prodigy proves we are in Rox's world. 1804 01:45:03,163 --> 01:45:05,165 [Booker] That happened quick too, Vic. 1805 01:45:05,866 --> 01:45:09,569 [Vic] What a historical championship clash. 1806 01:45:13,907 --> 01:45:17,411 As looking for pop rocks was Perez overpowered. 1807 01:45:17,844 --> 01:45:19,913 Jordynne Grace in control at this moment. 1808 01:45:19,980 --> 01:45:24,751 Tatum Paxley and then Ash by Elegance coming out here 1809 01:45:24,818 --> 01:45:27,421 getting in a tussle over the knockouts title. 1810 01:45:27,487 --> 01:45:30,190 Jordynne Grace took her eye off the ball, 1811 01:45:30,257 --> 01:45:34,661 dropped the opposition in the aisle way and then returned her attention 1812 01:45:34,728 --> 01:45:39,032 to what was going on in the ring, turning her attention to making history. 1813 01:45:39,099 --> 01:45:42,335 But that little bit of a distraction, that slight moment 1814 01:45:42,402 --> 01:45:48,942 opened the door for the Prodigy to prove that there is no one on her level. 1815 01:45:52,145 --> 01:45:57,918 And Perez continues to show there is no one here in her league 1816 01:45:57,984 --> 01:46:01,955 or on her level anywhere in the world. 1817 01:46:09,196 --> 01:46:13,033 Sexy Red, how are you enjoying your night here at NXT Battleground? 1818 01:46:13,100 --> 01:46:16,603 I'm having so much fun and matter-of-fact I've been talking to announce 1819 01:46:16,670 --> 01:46:19,473 that I'm running for president and I'll be going on tour soon. 1820 01:46:19,539 --> 01:46:23,877 So I'm going be in the city near you and go get my new album In Sexy We Trust. 1821 01:46:25,679 --> 01:46:27,147 Sexy. 1822 01:46:27,214 --> 01:46:30,884 -Congratulations, my girl. -It means a lot to me. 1823 01:46:30,951 --> 01:46:33,687 I told everyone of them, "Knock chain out and dance on her" 1824 01:46:33,754 --> 01:46:35,422 and I did it, baby. 1825 01:46:35,489 --> 01:46:37,657 What's up y'all? Trying to twerk real quick. 1826 01:46:38,992 --> 01:46:40,594 [sings] Get it loud, love. 1827 01:46:40,660 --> 01:46:42,596 Get it loud. You got to twerk too. 1828 01:46:42,662 --> 01:46:43,797 Oh, gosh. 1829 01:46:43,864 --> 01:46:45,398 Shake that ass, girl. 1830 01:46:45,465 --> 01:46:46,733 Yeah. 1831 01:46:47,834 --> 01:46:49,269 [woman 2] Wes Lee, so close. 1832 01:46:49,336 --> 01:46:52,005 He came up short tonight, regaining the North American title. 1833 01:46:52,072 --> 01:46:53,840 -How are you feeling? -I'm pissed off. 1834 01:46:53,907 --> 01:46:55,709 It would have been completely dumb-- 1835 01:46:55,776 --> 01:46:57,544 [screaming] 1836 01:46:59,713 --> 01:47:01,848 [indistinct shouts] 1837 01:47:07,888 --> 01:47:10,190 [referee] That's enough! That's enough! 1838 01:47:15,195 --> 01:47:16,396 [man 2] Medical! 1839 01:47:19,666 --> 01:47:20,700 Medical. 1840 01:47:20,767 --> 01:47:22,936 [Vic] We need to get more help for Wes Lee. 1841 01:47:23,003 --> 01:47:28,108 But social media has been very active tonight, including WWE Universal champion 1842 01:47:28,175 --> 01:47:32,913 Cody Rhodes, watching this historic night. You see those comments, Book? 1843 01:47:32,979 --> 01:47:36,082 Watch Battleground. Curious about our main event. 1844 01:47:36,149 --> 01:47:41,621 Thinking about maybe making his way down to see an old friend. 1845 01:47:41,688 --> 01:47:43,123 He tagged me by the way. 1846 01:47:43,190 --> 01:47:47,394 Not you, see? Some people do like me here, Booker, so take that one. 1847 01:47:47,460 --> 01:47:48,929 -[Booker] Nobody likes you. -Obviously Cody does. 1848 01:47:48,995 --> 01:47:52,432 [Vic] When speaking of Tuesday, let's talk about some of the action coming up 1849 01:47:52,499 --> 01:47:54,634 because after the brawl between these two last week, 1850 01:47:54,701 --> 01:47:58,538 Je'Von Evans looks to bounce Shawn Spears back to reality. 1851 01:47:58,605 --> 01:48:03,643 These two finally go one on one Tuesday on NXT. 1852 01:48:03,710 --> 01:48:07,647 Another rivalry that's been heating up is between these two superstars. 1853 01:48:07,714 --> 01:48:11,618 Dante Chen is looking to make it three in a row against Lexis King. 1854 01:48:11,685 --> 01:48:15,188 King stated that this is going to come to an end. 1855 01:48:15,255 --> 01:48:21,595 Chen and King meet in a Singapore Kane match live on NXT this Tuesday. 1856 01:48:22,295 --> 01:48:23,930 In addition to that match up, 1857 01:48:23,997 --> 01:48:27,868 issues between these two went to another level earlier tonight, 1858 01:48:27,934 --> 01:48:29,636 but this time talk is over. 1859 01:48:29,703 --> 01:48:33,707 Michin's gonna get her hands on Jaida Parker this Tuesday on NXT. 1860 01:48:33,773 --> 01:48:35,475 What a match up that's gonna be. 1861 01:48:36,176 --> 01:48:40,247 But take a look at who is in the house. Jamahal Hill is here. 1862 01:48:40,313 --> 01:48:42,215 Someone who was given advice earlier. 1863 01:48:42,282 --> 01:48:45,585 You know what, Book? Maybe you should spar with Hill. 1864 01:48:45,652 --> 01:48:47,687 -You two should get in. -[Booker] What? 1865 01:48:47,754 --> 01:48:50,423 [Vic] Throw some hands. I'm just throwing an idea. 1866 01:48:50,490 --> 01:48:51,725 [Booker] Would you spar with him? 1867 01:48:51,791 --> 01:48:55,362 [Vic] Absolutely not. We're not done here tonight because in moments, 1868 01:48:55,428 --> 01:48:58,498 Trick Williams is defending his title against a man 1869 01:48:58,565 --> 01:49:01,167 who a week ago was a free agent. 1870 01:49:01,234 --> 01:49:04,938 We are about to witness the end of the Whoop That era. 1871 01:49:05,005 --> 01:49:10,877 Or can Trick Williams knock back and knock down Ethan Page? 1872 01:49:14,381 --> 01:49:17,651 [Trick] I talked about this. I dreamed about this. 1873 01:49:18,118 --> 01:49:23,189 We all wanted this. Trick Williams is your NXT champion. 1874 01:49:23,256 --> 01:49:25,792 I've been fighting for this, and I come from fighters. 1875 01:49:25,859 --> 01:49:28,028 My mama's fighting right now. She in the hospital. 1876 01:49:28,094 --> 01:49:31,031 [woman 2] I need you to Whoop That Trick. 1877 01:49:31,097 --> 01:49:32,866 [Trick] People want to see you succeed. 1878 01:49:32,933 --> 01:49:36,636 People want to see you do your thing. And I got to put the brand on my back. 1879 01:49:36,703 --> 01:49:38,572 We entering a new era. 1880 01:49:38,939 --> 01:49:43,443 I think we're going to call this era the Whoop That era. 1881 01:49:43,510 --> 01:49:48,081 We will continue to break records and we will continue to make history. 1882 01:49:49,649 --> 01:49:52,319 [Ethan] Yeah. Young Trick Williams, 1883 01:49:52,385 --> 01:49:55,922 he has the biggest spotlight shining on him. 1884 01:49:56,489 --> 01:50:01,728 And if there's anyone in my world that deserves the spotlight, it's me, 1885 01:50:02,596 --> 01:50:03,930 Ethan Page. 1886 01:50:06,967 --> 01:50:10,670 Of course, there was going to be others trying to get their spot in line, 1887 01:50:10,737 --> 01:50:14,007 and I don't like waiting, so I cut the line. 1888 01:50:14,074 --> 01:50:17,978 Whoop that Trick? Yeah. I'm about to. 1889 01:50:18,945 --> 01:50:21,381 Here's the one that everybody's chanting for, 1890 01:50:21,448 --> 01:50:23,683 talking about, absolutely loves. 1891 01:50:24,084 --> 01:50:27,954 That's the person that everyone's paying attention to. 1892 01:50:28,021 --> 01:50:31,091 So Trick was the perfect, perfect person 1893 01:50:31,157 --> 01:50:33,293 to get Ethan Page all the attention in the world. 1894 01:50:33,360 --> 01:50:35,161 And you saw the attention I got. 1895 01:50:35,228 --> 01:50:37,197 Oh, my God! 1896 01:50:37,263 --> 01:50:40,433 All ego. Ethan Page is in NXT! 1897 01:50:40,700 --> 01:50:43,536 [Ethan] Everybody talking and asking, who is this guy? 1898 01:50:43,603 --> 01:50:45,705 Where is he from? Does he work here? 1899 01:50:45,772 --> 01:50:48,475 That's my job, is to get people talking. 1900 01:50:48,541 --> 01:50:54,347 And I think I did a great job at it because Ethan Page gets what he wants. 1901 01:50:55,382 --> 01:50:59,586 Ava, please give this man Ethan Page whatever it is that he wants. 1902 01:50:59,652 --> 01:51:02,822 So Trick Williams and every other person in this building 1903 01:51:02,889 --> 01:51:04,357 can get exactly what we want. 1904 01:51:04,424 --> 01:51:06,926 And that's for me to whoop your ass. 1905 01:51:06,993 --> 01:51:10,730 With that title comes that giant ass target on your back. 1906 01:51:10,797 --> 01:51:13,600 Ava, I think I'm ready to sign that contract. 1907 01:51:13,666 --> 01:51:16,836 She's giving me my first match in this company 1908 01:51:16,903 --> 01:51:20,540 this Sunday at Battleground for this NXT title. 1909 01:51:21,174 --> 01:51:22,475 [Vic] All bets are off. 1910 01:51:22,542 --> 01:51:26,146 The grounds for battle have certainly been laid down. 1911 01:51:26,212 --> 01:51:29,582 Whose ego is gonna be bruised in Vegas? 1912 01:51:29,649 --> 01:51:33,720 It is so perfect and poetic that my first match 1913 01:51:33,787 --> 01:51:35,321 is for the NXT title 1914 01:51:35,388 --> 01:51:37,257 and everyone will remember Ethan Page 1915 01:51:37,323 --> 01:51:42,862 as the one that brought the abrupt end to the Whoop That era. 1916 01:51:42,929 --> 01:51:46,566 So at NXT Battleground, that NXT championship, 1917 01:51:46,633 --> 01:51:48,301 it's going home with Ethan Page. 1918 01:51:48,368 --> 01:51:55,208 So Trick, I hope you're all in because Ethan Page is all ego. 1919 01:51:59,679 --> 01:52:00,880 [cheers] 1920 01:52:19,566 --> 01:52:21,301 [upbeat music] 1921 01:52:34,948 --> 01:52:37,951 [Vic] Ethan Page signed a contract five days ago, 1922 01:52:38,017 --> 01:52:42,155 an unprecedented contract that gave him an NXT championship match in his debut. 1923 01:52:42,222 --> 01:52:45,525 Gave him a main event spot on a Premium Live Event in his debut. 1924 01:52:45,592 --> 01:52:50,597 No one has ever had this sort of opportunity before on this brand. 1925 01:52:50,663 --> 01:52:52,465 [Booker] I'll tell you what I know about Ethan. 1926 01:52:52,532 --> 01:52:54,734 This kid is one, I wouldn't call him a kid. 1927 01:52:54,801 --> 01:52:57,170 He's a grown ass man, has won championships 1928 01:52:57,237 --> 01:53:00,874 in just about every regional company in this business. 1929 01:53:00,940 --> 01:53:03,176 All over the world, all over the nation. 1930 01:53:03,243 --> 01:53:05,445 And tonight he's looking to… 1931 01:53:05,512 --> 01:53:10,350 Let's just make him play the kid. He's looking to take Trick Williams spot 1932 01:53:10,416 --> 01:53:15,455 all in one foul swoop. Oh my God, man. 1933 01:53:15,522 --> 01:53:19,659 [Vic] Certainly looking to prove that he is all ego. 1934 01:53:22,328 --> 01:53:23,630 [cheers] 1935 01:53:32,372 --> 01:53:34,107 [uplifting music] 1936 01:53:40,713 --> 01:53:43,249 -[crowd chants "Whoop That Trick"] -[Booker] What? 1937 01:53:43,950 --> 01:53:45,185 Damn! 1938 01:53:45,752 --> 01:53:46,886 Uh-uh. 1939 01:53:47,887 --> 01:53:52,892 I like it. Oh yeah, man. Oh yeah, man. 1940 01:53:54,360 --> 01:53:55,962 That's Trick, dog. 1941 01:53:56,462 --> 01:54:00,400 [Vic] Trick Williams has been jumped. He's been attacked. 1942 01:54:00,466 --> 01:54:03,870 He's had issues with Lash Legend because of Ethan Page. 1943 01:54:03,937 --> 01:54:07,607 He couldn't touch Ethan Page because Page wasn't under a contract. 1944 01:54:07,674 --> 01:54:10,109 He could have been arrested, suspended, 1945 01:54:10,176 --> 01:54:12,579 he could have been stripped of the title. 1946 01:54:12,645 --> 01:54:17,417 Will Trick Williams come hot out the gates at his challenger tonight? 1947 01:54:17,483 --> 01:54:19,752 [Booker] What do you think? What do you think? 1948 01:54:19,819 --> 01:54:20,887 [Vic] I'd say yes. 1949 01:54:24,524 --> 01:54:27,994 -[Booker] You hear it, man. -You forgot what it was. Digress. 1950 01:54:28,061 --> 01:54:31,831 -Trick Williams, for himself. -[Booker] I like it. Oh yeah, man! 1951 01:54:31,898 --> 01:54:33,833 -For the brand. -[Booker] Oh yeah, man. 1952 01:54:33,900 --> 01:54:37,804 -Is Trick doing what a champion should do? -[Booker] Hell yeah. 1953 01:54:37,871 --> 01:54:39,672 [Booker] He's doing what a champion should do. 1954 01:54:39,739 --> 01:54:42,742 I'm talking about go out here tonight, 1955 01:54:42,809 --> 01:54:48,081 let's be redeemed by beat the hell out of Ethan Page. 1956 01:54:48,147 --> 01:54:50,250 [Vic] You know what the doctor said about your blood pressure. 1957 01:54:50,316 --> 01:54:52,185 I'm good, man, I'm good. 1958 01:54:52,252 --> 01:54:55,989 [Vic] Are we about to witness the end of the Whoop That era? 1959 01:54:56,055 --> 01:54:57,423 [bell rings] 1960 01:54:57,490 --> 01:55:01,394 [announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 1961 01:55:02,428 --> 01:55:08,468 is for the NXT championship! 1962 01:55:08,868 --> 01:55:09,969 [cheers and applause] 1963 01:55:13,873 --> 01:55:16,309 Introducing the challenger, 1964 01:55:17,110 --> 01:55:20,179 all ego, 1965 01:55:20,246 --> 01:55:23,883 Ethan Page! 1966 01:55:24,817 --> 01:55:26,252 [crowd boos] 1967 01:55:28,788 --> 01:55:31,457 Oh, you'll see! You'll see! 1968 01:55:31,991 --> 01:55:33,927 And his opponent, 1969 01:55:33,993 --> 01:55:39,699 he is the NXT champion, 1970 01:55:39,999 --> 01:55:45,305 Trick Williams! 1971 01:55:45,371 --> 01:55:47,040 [cheers] 1972 01:55:48,875 --> 01:55:50,777 [Vic] Now it's important to note… 1973 01:55:51,611 --> 01:55:53,379 [crowd chants "Whoop That Trick"] 1974 01:55:55,181 --> 01:55:56,616 [Booker] Man. 1975 01:56:05,091 --> 01:56:08,795 [Vic] it's important to note as I was getting ready to say, 1976 01:56:09,929 --> 01:56:14,400 that our general manager Avenue did not want to cave into Ethan Page's demands. 1977 01:56:14,467 --> 01:56:16,502 -It was Williams who won in this match up -[bell rings] 1978 01:56:16,569 --> 01:56:18,504 and Ethan Page is the one who comes out hot. 1979 01:56:18,571 --> 01:56:21,274 [Booker] Trick Williams just got caught slipping early. 1980 01:56:22,375 --> 01:56:24,277 [Vic] It was Williams who was attacked. 1981 01:56:24,344 --> 01:56:27,914 It was Ethan Page who took out Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, 1982 01:56:27,981 --> 01:56:31,150 and has wreaked havoc here at NXT. 1983 01:56:32,719 --> 01:56:36,622 It's crazy to think that for Ethan Page, he noted on social media, 1984 01:56:36,689 --> 01:56:41,160 took him 17 years to get here and in one night he can be champion. 1985 01:56:41,594 --> 01:56:45,531 [Booker] 17-year veteran. A lot of experience, Vic. 1986 01:56:45,598 --> 01:56:49,869 He's not going to go out here and try to match wits with Trick Williams 1987 01:56:49,936 --> 01:56:51,804 or anything like that. He's going to try to catch it flipping 1988 01:56:51,871 --> 01:56:53,473 like he did early in this match up. 1989 01:56:53,539 --> 01:56:57,110 [Vic] Williams coming right back in and now showcasing his own, 1990 01:56:57,176 --> 01:56:59,312 a little bit of power in this match up. 1991 01:56:59,379 --> 01:57:01,247 Look at Trick just take down Page. 1992 01:57:01,314 --> 01:57:03,282 We've never seen Trick Williams like this before. 1993 01:57:03,349 --> 01:57:05,251 [Booker] He's moving a little bit too quick. 1994 01:57:05,318 --> 01:57:09,989 I like them just to slow down just a little bit, Vic. Just a little bit. 1995 01:57:10,056 --> 01:57:14,660 [Vic] we know that Trick Williams is not one to sit around and play games. 1996 01:57:14,727 --> 01:57:18,631 Is this a new layer of the champion being shown tonight in the main event? 1997 01:57:18,698 --> 01:57:20,133 [Booker] Right there, Vic. 1998 01:57:20,199 --> 01:57:22,735 That's exactly what Ethan Page is looking for. 1999 01:57:22,802 --> 01:57:26,205 He's not going to try to test him with strength or anything like that. 2000 01:57:26,272 --> 01:57:30,176 It's about knowledge with this man, Ethan Page. 2001 01:57:30,243 --> 01:57:33,546 [Vic] I think it's important to know. Oh, my word! 2002 01:57:33,613 --> 01:57:37,483 I don't know the cameras didn't catch it, but right behind the barricade, 2003 01:57:37,550 --> 01:57:42,588 our security guard just got pounced because of the force that Trick hit. 2004 01:57:42,655 --> 01:57:45,258 Those steel steps, courtesy of Ethan Page. 2005 01:57:45,992 --> 01:57:48,594 The referee using some discretion right now, 2006 01:57:48,661 --> 01:57:51,431 he knows how big this moment is here at Battleground. 2007 01:57:51,497 --> 01:57:53,966 Sold out in Las Vegas UFC Apex. 2008 01:57:54,033 --> 01:57:55,701 It's been a history… 2009 01:57:55,768 --> 01:57:57,103 [indistinct shout] 2010 01:58:01,207 --> 01:58:04,677 I don't like to look at Ethan Page's eyes as he just shoots the half. 2011 01:58:04,744 --> 01:58:07,013 He gets right back into throwing rights and lefts. 2012 01:58:07,080 --> 01:58:09,515 I'm glad that our referee was able to step in. 2013 01:58:09,582 --> 01:58:13,119 Page realized the only way he can win the title is by a pin fall 2014 01:58:13,186 --> 01:58:15,054 inside the ring. He can't be out here with us. 2015 01:58:15,121 --> 01:58:19,659 [Booker] Ethan Page is making a hell of an impression here in NXT. 2016 01:58:19,725 --> 01:58:23,429 And they all always say first impression could be the last impression. 2017 01:58:23,496 --> 01:58:25,465 This kid's looking to walk away with the championship. 2018 01:58:25,531 --> 01:58:28,034 [Vic] Think about this too when it comes to Trick Williams. 2019 01:58:28,101 --> 01:58:31,471 I know you have a deep love for Trick. I do know that. 2020 01:58:31,571 --> 01:58:34,107 His first defense of the NXT championship. 2021 01:58:34,173 --> 01:58:39,245 His first defense is the North American champion. He lost it. He lost the title. 2022 01:58:39,312 --> 01:58:41,914 How can that play into his psyche here against Ethan? 2023 01:58:41,981 --> 01:58:46,018 [Booker] It's a fact in this business. You're not a champion until you defend 2024 01:58:46,085 --> 01:58:47,320 at least once. 2025 01:58:47,386 --> 01:58:51,591 I'm sure that's on his mind, Vic. I'm sure he's that's weighing it on him. 2026 01:58:51,657 --> 01:58:54,861 Right now that could be the reason he's out of position. 2027 01:58:54,927 --> 01:58:57,196 I wonder what's going through his mind, 2028 01:58:57,263 --> 01:59:00,433 because he has been angry the last few weeks. 2029 01:59:00,500 --> 01:59:02,268 That was an interesting back breaker. 2030 01:59:02,335 --> 01:59:05,371 The veteran going right into the cover and a sickout. 2031 01:59:05,471 --> 01:59:10,243 And one mistake, one little mistake from Trick Williams could cost him everything. 2032 01:59:10,309 --> 01:59:14,547 And that one mistake could give Ethan Page everything he wants. 2033 01:59:14,614 --> 01:59:18,885 That'd be the NXT title as again at one Trick Williams kicking. 2034 01:59:18,951 --> 01:59:22,355 [Booker] Yeah. The one thing you can't imagine, Trick was hot. 2035 01:59:22,722 --> 01:59:25,424 He's gonna stand. He can take a beat. He's not your team. 2036 01:59:25,491 --> 01:59:27,960 [Vic] Another cover by the challenger. Another kick out. 2037 01:59:28,027 --> 01:59:31,864 [Booker] He's not your traditional wrestler. He's a fighter. 2038 01:59:31,931 --> 01:59:33,866 He's a fighter. He said that himself. 2039 01:59:33,933 --> 01:59:36,702 [Vic] Not disagreeing with you, with the point being made. 2040 01:59:36,769 --> 01:59:38,137 Life throws curve balls. 2041 01:59:38,204 --> 01:59:40,907 How you handle them tells the untold story. 2042 01:59:40,973 --> 01:59:43,676 Your character under pressure is who you are. 2043 01:59:43,743 --> 01:59:47,046 And we're gonna find out a lot about these two men here tonight. 2044 01:59:47,113 --> 01:59:50,950 More specifically, our NXT champion, Dean Trick Williams. 2045 01:59:51,017 --> 01:59:52,418 [Trick screams] 2046 01:59:53,986 --> 01:59:58,191 [Booker] I didn't know a lot about it, but when he attacked Trick, 2047 01:59:58,257 --> 02:00:02,562 it's always, they say your name and get there before you knew you do. 2048 02:00:02,628 --> 02:00:04,764 He's definitely a player in this business. 2049 02:00:04,830 --> 02:00:07,833 [Vic] I get you talk about the attacks. When it comes to Trick, 2050 02:00:07,900 --> 02:00:09,769 we've already mentioned there's a lot on his mind. 2051 02:00:09,835 --> 02:00:14,340 Is Ethan Page right now trying to squeeze the will out of the champion? 2052 02:00:14,407 --> 02:00:18,244 When you arrived at the WWE back in 2001, it was the king of the ring. 2053 02:00:18,311 --> 02:00:21,881 You drove WWE champion Stone Cold Steve Austin through a table. 2054 02:00:21,948 --> 02:00:24,884 You know a thing or two about making a first impression. 2055 02:00:24,951 --> 02:00:27,253 [Booker] In Vegas, man. It's about getting a chip in the game. 2056 02:00:27,320 --> 02:00:30,823 I mean, Stone Cold Steve Austin. It didn't matter, man. 2057 02:00:30,890 --> 02:00:34,460 I just wanted some action just like Ethan Page right now. 2058 02:00:34,527 --> 02:00:37,964 [Vic] You gotta give credit to Ethan Page. He went right to the top 2059 02:00:38,030 --> 02:00:39,498 of who's here in NXT. 2060 02:00:39,565 --> 02:00:42,835 And along the way, he dropped a couple members of Meta Four. 2061 02:00:42,902 --> 02:00:45,671 Recent weeks and in recent hours, 2062 02:00:45,738 --> 02:00:49,675 it was Ora Mensah who got himself a little bit of a piece of Ethan Page. 2063 02:00:49,742 --> 02:00:52,645 But Ethan Page right now, not worried about anybody else 2064 02:00:52,712 --> 02:00:54,480 than the moment right here. 2065 02:00:54,547 --> 02:00:57,783 The main event of NXT Battleground in Las Vegas. 2066 02:00:57,850 --> 02:01:00,152 Can he become the NXT champion? 2067 02:01:00,219 --> 02:01:03,189 He has taken it to Trick Williams since the start. 2068 02:01:03,255 --> 02:01:06,792 Remember, it was Ethan Page who struck first in this match up. 2069 02:01:06,859 --> 02:01:09,228 [Booker] Yeah, but he just did get that… 2070 02:01:09,295 --> 02:01:13,733 get that big shot in there looking for that big superplex. Couldn't get it. 2071 02:01:13,799 --> 02:01:15,568 [Vic] Coming right back is Page 2072 02:01:15,635 --> 02:01:17,570 -who has been in control. -[Booker] One more time. 2073 02:01:17,637 --> 02:01:20,539 [Vic] Page can go from a free agent to a main eventer. 2074 02:01:20,606 --> 02:01:25,077 Possibly a champion here tonight. Trick Williams trying to counter! 2075 02:01:25,144 --> 02:01:26,412 [Booker] Here we go! 2076 02:01:26,912 --> 02:01:27,947 [grunting] 2077 02:01:29,048 --> 02:01:30,282 [Vic] Page with that… 2078 02:01:30,950 --> 02:01:36,188 veteran ability, able to counter, able to correct, doesn't let go of the wrist, 2079 02:01:36,255 --> 02:01:40,092 has no wasted motion and continues to punish with a power slam. 2080 02:01:40,159 --> 02:01:42,895 The champion titles on the line in another near fall. 2081 02:01:42,962 --> 02:01:46,065 [Booker] Ethan Page is showing me something here tonight, Vic. 2082 02:01:46,132 --> 02:01:48,868 This dude's a winner, man. 2083 02:01:49,969 --> 02:01:53,439 [Vic] It's a spotlight that Ethan Page craves. 2084 02:01:53,806 --> 02:01:55,541 I don't know if you would agree with me. 2085 02:01:55,608 --> 02:02:00,246 He came out here on Tuesday and compared himself to Trick Williams path. 2086 02:02:00,313 --> 02:02:01,514 Trick never complained. 2087 02:02:01,580 --> 02:02:04,617 Trick earned his opportunity, was an iron survivor, 2088 02:02:04,684 --> 02:02:06,385 became a number one contender. 2089 02:02:06,452 --> 02:02:11,757 Ethan Page said one thing on Tuesday, his self righteous attitude. 2090 02:02:11,824 --> 02:02:15,561 He said that NXT, that Ava needed to sign him. 2091 02:02:15,628 --> 02:02:17,897 [Booker] I don't understand Page to get the advantages 2092 02:02:17,963 --> 02:02:19,665 that Trick Williams had at NXT. 2093 02:02:19,732 --> 02:02:22,601 This is a guy that I can say on that independent scene 2094 02:02:22,668 --> 02:02:25,037 had to earn everything that he's got to this point. 2095 02:02:25,104 --> 02:02:28,874 Like I said, all the championships now, this is the culmination, 2096 02:02:28,941 --> 02:02:30,543 the big one here at NXT. 2097 02:02:30,609 --> 02:02:32,578 -[screaming] -[crowd chants] 2098 02:02:32,645 --> 02:02:36,382 [Vic] NXT universe getting behind Trick Williams. 2099 02:02:36,449 --> 02:02:40,286 And Trick Williams has such a connection with the NXT universe 2100 02:02:40,353 --> 02:02:43,456 no matter where we go, whether it's Orlando, Florida, 2101 02:02:43,522 --> 02:02:46,392 whether it's Las Vegas or whether it's next month in Toronto. 2102 02:02:46,459 --> 02:02:47,827 -[Vic] DDT! -[Booker] Yeah. 2103 02:02:47,893 --> 02:02:50,863 [Booker] That six man is huge in this business, Vic. 2104 02:02:50,930 --> 02:02:54,300 Having those fans just wheel you to that point. 2105 02:02:54,366 --> 02:02:57,703 [Vic] And there's no argument that Trick is facing the unknown. 2106 02:02:57,770 --> 02:03:01,607 You can see him right now trying to rise to the occasion with every counter 2107 02:03:01,674 --> 02:03:02,908 and every move he makes. 2108 02:03:02,975 --> 02:03:04,844 Ethan Page brought up Carmelo Hayes. 2109 02:03:04,910 --> 02:03:06,545 Hayes was a childhood friend. 2110 02:03:06,612 --> 02:03:10,082 Trick Williams has no connection to the challenger here tonight. 2111 02:03:10,149 --> 02:03:12,685 That could make Trick a little bit more dangerous, 2112 02:03:12,752 --> 02:03:14,754 but also makes the challenger dangerous. 2113 02:03:14,820 --> 02:03:16,088 [Booker] Trick is going to fight. 2114 02:03:16,155 --> 02:03:20,493 He's throwing that right hand, he's doing that right. Here he comes. 2115 02:03:20,559 --> 02:03:22,628 Got a little bit of offense, a little bit of momentum. 2116 02:03:22,695 --> 02:03:25,831 [Vic] We know that momentum is a dangerous thing. 2117 02:03:25,898 --> 02:03:27,566 And Trick coming in! 2118 02:03:28,367 --> 02:03:31,437 Follow it up one more time. I see that smile on your face. 2119 02:03:31,504 --> 02:03:33,406 [Booker] I've seen that one a couple of times. 2120 02:03:33,472 --> 02:03:35,074 [Vic] One man flap Jack! 2121 02:03:36,409 --> 02:03:37,810 [cheers] 2122 02:03:39,912 --> 02:03:41,781 Trick now maybe it's kicked out. 2123 02:03:41,847 --> 02:03:46,719 Has gotten his second will and Ethan Page slithering his way. 2124 02:03:46,786 --> 02:03:47,853 [crowd boos] 2125 02:03:47,920 --> 02:03:50,756 [Booker] That's nice, Ethan Page. That's a veteran move. 2126 02:03:51,791 --> 02:03:54,560 Championship on the line again. 2127 02:03:54,627 --> 02:03:58,097 Pinfall submission in inside the squared circle. 2128 02:03:58,164 --> 02:04:02,868 Count out. There's no favors as Page spilled into the NXT universe 2129 02:04:02,935 --> 02:04:07,673 here in Las Vegas at Battleground inside the UFC Apex. 2130 02:04:07,740 --> 02:04:09,141 Look at Trick. 2131 02:04:13,179 --> 02:04:16,048 Trick Williams just launching himself. 2132 02:04:16,115 --> 02:04:19,618 This indeed is a different side of the champion. 2133 02:04:19,685 --> 02:04:25,991 [Booker] Not the traditional Trick. He's letting it all hang out here tonight. 2134 02:04:28,561 --> 02:04:30,529 [Vic] Big kick to the side of the face. 2135 02:04:30,596 --> 02:04:34,366 Falling into the cover as the champion to retain! 2136 02:04:36,469 --> 02:04:40,873 Page, right shoulder off the mat. But go back to Trick Williams. 2137 02:04:40,940 --> 02:04:46,078 You don't think Trick's focused now? Williams is laying it all out of the line. 2138 02:04:46,846 --> 02:04:49,648 And then he fouled it up with bam! 2139 02:04:49,715 --> 02:04:54,119 That nearly, nearly was able to bring him retention of the 2140 02:04:54,186 --> 02:04:58,224 of the NXT title as Trick's gonna leave his feet all the way to the top. 2141 02:04:58,290 --> 02:05:01,327 Took a little bit too much time and got caught. 2142 02:05:01,393 --> 02:05:03,729 Then got caught one more time by that running knee. 2143 02:05:03,796 --> 02:05:07,199 And that's what Page did to Williams on Tuesday several weeks ago. 2144 02:05:07,266 --> 02:05:09,401 Will it be enough? But no. Another kick out. 2145 02:05:09,468 --> 02:05:11,337 Remember Page's sneak attack, 2146 02:05:11,403 --> 02:05:14,807 ran that knee right into the jaw of Trick Williams. 2147 02:05:14,874 --> 02:05:16,742 [cheers and applause] 2148 02:05:16,809 --> 02:05:20,880 Are you starting to wonder, Book, is Williams starting to fight on instinct? 2149 02:05:20,946 --> 02:05:21,814 [Booker] I think so. 2150 02:05:21,881 --> 02:05:24,483 Going up to the top rope throwing caution to the wind 2151 02:05:24,550 --> 02:05:28,954 and normally not Trick Williams mode [inaudible]. 2152 02:05:29,021 --> 02:05:30,422 [grunting] 2153 02:05:30,823 --> 02:05:33,158 [crowd mimics monkey sounds] 2154 02:05:34,360 --> 02:05:36,495 [monkey sounds intensify] 2155 02:05:37,296 --> 02:05:40,099 [Vic] It's all about the NXT championship. 2156 02:05:40,165 --> 02:05:44,970 Ethan Page, who talked his way in to this opportunity to this main event, 2157 02:05:45,037 --> 02:05:47,406 saying that this brand, that our general manager 2158 02:05:47,473 --> 02:05:50,342 needed to sign him, needed to give him this opportunity. 2159 02:05:50,409 --> 02:05:54,947 But there's Trick Williams, the champion who has fought since he arrived 2160 02:05:55,014 --> 02:05:58,117 to get to this stage, to get to this main event, spotlight. 2161 02:05:58,684 --> 02:06:02,288 Oh, that kid caught by Page clothesline did it. 2162 02:06:02,354 --> 02:06:07,059 Urinagi, rock bottom! Whatever the hell you want to call it! 2163 02:06:07,126 --> 02:06:09,194 [Vic screams] Is it another Williams…? 2164 02:06:09,662 --> 02:06:12,431 -Kicked out. -[Booker] Didn't get all of it, Vic. 2165 02:06:12,498 --> 02:06:13,599 [cheers] 2166 02:06:13,666 --> 02:06:16,635 [Booker] Ethan Page trying to take a break right now. 2167 02:06:16,702 --> 02:06:18,103 A little bit of breather. 2168 02:06:18,170 --> 02:06:21,674 [Vic] Yeah, he's taking a breath a little bit close to us. 2169 02:06:21,740 --> 02:06:23,676 [crowd chants "This is awesome"] 2170 02:06:27,179 --> 02:06:28,914 [Vic] This indeed is awesome. 2171 02:06:28,981 --> 02:06:33,252 This is our main event here at NXT Battleground. 2172 02:06:33,319 --> 02:06:34,753 [panting] 2173 02:06:36,522 --> 02:06:37,823 [indistinct shouts] 2174 02:06:38,691 --> 02:06:43,696 Booker, there's just a different look in Trick socks. There's a different gleam 2175 02:06:44,430 --> 02:06:46,131 in the champions look. 2176 02:06:49,335 --> 02:06:50,569 [crowd shouts] 2177 02:06:52,304 --> 02:06:57,843 Trick Williams now is looking to plant Ethan Page. 2178 02:06:59,044 --> 02:07:03,148 Page countering… Page overpowering Trick! 2179 02:07:07,319 --> 02:07:09,054 [crowd chants "Holy shit"] 2180 02:07:10,823 --> 02:07:13,993 But Page has to get Williams back into the ring. 2181 02:07:14,059 --> 02:07:17,229 That's the only place Ethan Page can win the NXT title. 2182 02:07:17,296 --> 02:07:21,967 And on his first night, his first match get Page make history. 2183 02:07:22,034 --> 02:07:23,469 [crowd chants] 2184 02:07:24,370 --> 02:07:29,041 I cannot hear you, Book. Booker's headset is damaged because of the impact. 2185 02:07:30,142 --> 02:07:31,777 Ethan Page now. 2186 02:07:33,445 --> 02:07:37,983 Just dropping, planning Williams into the cover for the title 2187 02:07:38,050 --> 02:07:40,185 and somehow Trick was able to kick out. 2188 02:07:48,527 --> 02:07:51,697 [crowd chants "Whoop That Trick"] 2189 02:07:59,605 --> 02:08:03,242 Page wanted to come here to end the Whoop That era 2190 02:08:03,308 --> 02:08:05,244 and he might just do it. 2191 02:08:05,310 --> 02:08:07,880 Gotta be careful though, not to get disqualified. 2192 02:08:10,115 --> 02:08:12,684 Page back in. Right back on top. 2193 02:08:14,386 --> 02:08:18,123 Ethan Page is becoming unraveled, is becoming unglued. 2194 02:08:18,190 --> 02:08:21,126 [Booker] He's close to getting disqualified. It's so close. 2195 02:08:21,193 --> 02:08:22,761 -Whoa! -[Vic] Trick shot! 2196 02:08:22,828 --> 02:08:25,664 -Trick shot, cover, count! -[crowd counts] 2197 02:08:25,731 --> 02:08:28,033 -Williams able to overcome -[bell rings] 2198 02:08:28,100 --> 02:08:30,836 and retain that battleground. 2199 02:08:31,270 --> 02:08:36,208 [announcer] Here is your winner and still 2200 02:08:36,275 --> 02:08:43,282 the NXT champion, Trick Williams! 2201 02:08:43,749 --> 02:08:48,153 [Vic] Unbelievable main event for Trick Williams. 2202 02:08:48,887 --> 02:08:51,390 You said you weren't truly a champion 2203 02:08:52,157 --> 02:08:53,425 until… 2204 02:08:53,492 --> 02:08:55,861 you successfully defended it. 2205 02:08:56,361 --> 02:08:59,898 And here tonight, for the first time ever, 2206 02:08:59,965 --> 02:09:05,237 Trick Williams successfully defends his NXT championship. 2207 02:09:06,438 --> 02:09:09,007 But there was a lot of question marks in this match up 2208 02:09:09,074 --> 02:09:12,177 because Ethan Page showed what he was made 2209 02:09:12,244 --> 02:09:14,446 and a little bit more right here. 2210 02:09:14,513 --> 02:09:18,984 Was able to turn this match up around, was able to take out Trick Williams 2211 02:09:19,051 --> 02:09:22,788 and in this moment, walking that fine razor's edge line, 2212 02:09:22,855 --> 02:09:27,025 was able to plant the challenger or the champion, as the challenger, 2213 02:09:27,092 --> 02:09:31,930 was so close to the unthinkable in his first night here, 2214 02:09:31,997 --> 02:09:34,967 but got a little overzealous, took it to Trick Williams. 2215 02:09:35,033 --> 02:09:39,505 Referee didn't want to disqualify Ethan Page. And in the end, bam! 2216 02:09:39,571 --> 02:09:43,609 That Trick shot knee from Trick Williams was all he needed 2217 02:09:43,675 --> 02:09:45,677 to be the difference maker 2218 02:09:45,744 --> 02:09:48,580 here tonight as the host. 2219 02:09:48,647 --> 02:09:52,451 Joining Trick in the center of the ring that being Sexy Red. 2220 02:09:52,518 --> 02:09:56,522 It's going to be a party in Las Vegas for the NXT champion. 2221 02:09:56,588 --> 02:09:58,524 [crowd chants "Whoop That Trick"] 2222 02:10:05,464 --> 02:10:06,932 The battleground 2223 02:10:07,933 --> 02:10:12,871 has been cleared. The NXT champion stands tall. 2224 02:10:12,938 --> 02:10:19,144 And in the end, it was Ethan Page's ego who got bruised by our champion, 2225 02:10:19,211 --> 02:10:21,146 Trick Williams! 2226 02:10:22,214 --> 02:10:23,649 [cheers] 2227 02:10:31,323 --> 02:10:32,558 Subtitles: Ed Boon 2228 02:10:32,658 --> 02:10:36,094 [narrator] This has been a special presentation of WWE. 2229 02:10:36,161 --> 02:10:39,031 For over 70 years, the global leader in sports and entertainment. mpion,