1 00:00:01,034 --> 00:00:03,069 [introduction music playing] 2 00:00:03,536 --> 00:00:04,537 [male narrator] Then… 3 00:00:08,575 --> 00:00:09,309 now… 4 00:00:14,581 --> 00:00:15,281 forever… 5 00:00:23,690 --> 00:00:24,958 together. 6 00:00:32,265 --> 00:00:35,368 [hip hop music playing] 7 00:01:04,230 --> 00:01:06,833 [Vic] Welcome to NXT. 8 00:01:12,338 --> 00:01:17,210 And Booker, as you look around, it's a new look, it's a new era, 9 00:01:17,544 --> 00:01:23,349 but it's the same energy and the same vibe from the NXT Universe. 10 00:01:24,951 --> 00:01:30,123 And that is the question, Vic. Are you ready? Are you ready? 11 00:01:30,390 --> 00:01:32,225 We're about to break this off, man. 12 00:01:32,292 --> 00:01:34,527 Listen, here tonight, Triple Threat match, 13 00:01:34,594 --> 00:01:37,931 who's headed to Halloween Havoc to become the number one contender 14 00:01:37,997 --> 00:01:39,899 to the NXT Championship? 15 00:01:39,966 --> 00:01:43,403 And Trick Williams, a Gentlemen's Duel tonight as well. 16 00:01:43,470 --> 00:01:45,338 Not to mention, as we always say, 17 00:01:45,405 --> 00:01:48,808 expect the unexpected, because anything can happen. 18 00:01:49,042 --> 00:01:51,744 Just like we found out in St. Louis. 19 00:01:55,482 --> 00:01:58,051 We are sold out tonight in St. Louis. 20 00:01:58,118 --> 00:02:00,587 -[suspension music playing] -[crowd cheering] 21 00:02:00,653 --> 00:02:04,657 [Trick] We're in new cities, NXT is reaching new heights. 22 00:02:04,724 --> 00:02:08,194 [Vic] Stephanie Vaquer finally has arrived. 23 00:02:08,261 --> 00:02:13,099 [Jey] Main event Jey Uso is now in your city! 24 00:02:13,166 --> 00:02:16,703 [Vic] But business is about to start. 25 00:02:16,769 --> 00:02:20,039 Fatal Influence faced the Women's North American Champion, Kelani Jordan, 26 00:02:20,106 --> 00:02:23,309 and the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, Belair and Cargill. 27 00:02:23,376 --> 00:02:25,078 ♪ All of this power came from the pain ♪ 28 00:02:25,144 --> 00:02:28,114 ♪ I put in twice the work But I never complained ♪ 29 00:02:28,181 --> 00:02:30,583 ♪ I hit him where it hurts Cause I know what it takes ♪ 30 00:02:30,650 --> 00:02:33,119 ♪ And if you scared of the flame Don't speak my name in no vein ♪ 31 00:02:33,186 --> 00:02:35,421 [bell ringing] 32 00:02:36,789 --> 00:02:40,960 [Vic] Je'Von Evans trying to get the biggest victory of his young career. 33 00:02:41,027 --> 00:02:44,464 [Je'Von] Randy, all respect, but the legend gotta go down. 34 00:02:44,531 --> 00:02:50,870 [Vic] St. Louis on their feet for their hometown hero, RKO. 35 00:02:51,871 --> 00:02:56,876 Randy Orton knows the future is in good hands with NXT. 36 00:02:58,478 --> 00:03:02,682 [Tony] I'm gonna become the new North American Champion. 37 00:03:02,749 --> 00:03:08,788 [Vic] Can Tony D'Angelo be the one to finally defeat Oba Femi? 38 00:03:10,823 --> 00:03:14,327 Whoa! The Don just saw Rizzo get taken out. 39 00:03:14,394 --> 00:03:17,730 -He's got the eye of the tiger, Book! -[Booker] Still the gas! 40 00:03:17,797 --> 00:03:18,731 [Book laughing] 41 00:03:18,798 --> 00:03:21,367 [Vic] Look at The Don, is he broken? 42 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:26,573 Shoulders down! He did it! The Don did it! 43 00:03:27,907 --> 00:03:32,579 Tony D'Angelo, the new North American Champion. 44 00:03:36,783 --> 00:03:39,786 [crowd cheering] 45 00:03:39,852 --> 00:03:42,855 [crowd chanting] Tony D! 46 00:03:45,658 --> 00:03:48,061 Look, I wanted to come out here 47 00:03:48,127 --> 00:03:54,834 and have a big celebration as the new NXT North American Champion. 48 00:03:54,901 --> 00:03:57,904 [crowd cheering] 49 00:03:58,871 --> 00:04:03,076 And I wanted to celebrate with my family, because without them, 50 00:04:03,142 --> 00:04:07,046 I wouldn't be sitting here today with this title. 51 00:04:09,916 --> 00:04:16,556 But I want to give a toast to the former North American Champion, Oba Femi. 52 00:04:19,792 --> 00:04:23,863 See, he is the longest reigning North American Champion in history. 53 00:04:25,565 --> 00:04:29,035 And the man, I'll be honest, who broke me. 54 00:04:30,203 --> 00:04:36,476 Oba, you are a machine. But I needed to win this title by any means necessary. 55 00:04:37,510 --> 00:04:40,346 So, I used your greatest strength against you. 56 00:04:41,881 --> 00:04:44,117 Pride. 57 00:04:44,183 --> 00:04:49,856 Pride that you will dominate and break any man who stands across the ring from you. 58 00:04:51,291 --> 00:04:54,961 Oba, I baited you. 59 00:04:55,194 --> 00:04:59,966 I baited you into thinking that once again, you broke The Don. 60 00:05:01,267 --> 00:05:04,737 No. I had you right where I wanted you. 61 00:05:04,804 --> 00:05:10,276 I seized the moment, did the unthinkable, and I beat you. 62 00:05:10,343 --> 00:05:13,346 [crowd cheering] 63 00:05:15,782 --> 00:05:17,784 So… 64 00:05:17,850 --> 00:05:20,853 [crowd chanting] Tony D! 65 00:05:23,389 --> 00:05:27,160 Part of me wants to think that this is over, 66 00:05:27,293 --> 00:05:32,865 but I've been doing this a long time now, and I know we're far from it. 67 00:05:33,032 --> 00:05:35,635 So in the meantime, 68 00:05:36,836 --> 00:05:39,706 to Oba Femi, salute. 69 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:43,443 [Oba Femi's music playing] 70 00:05:53,086 --> 00:05:57,990 [Vic] Booker, I don't think the former North American Champion 71 00:05:58,057 --> 00:06:02,829 has come out here to sharing a glass of Merlot with Tony D'Angelo. 72 00:06:15,808 --> 00:06:19,746 [Book] Power walk, Vic. That's a power walk right there. 73 00:06:22,181 --> 00:06:24,183 Look at the eyes. 74 00:06:40,633 --> 00:06:42,135 [Oba] I can't lie. 75 00:06:42,201 --> 00:06:46,506 You got me, Tony. You did. You really did. 76 00:06:47,039 --> 00:06:49,742 Congratulations. 77 00:06:49,809 --> 00:06:52,078 It happened once, 78 00:06:52,145 --> 00:06:54,547 but it will not be happening again. 79 00:06:54,947 --> 00:06:56,649 Because at Halloween Havoc, 80 00:06:57,750 --> 00:07:02,455 I will regain my North American Championship, and once again, 81 00:07:03,823 --> 00:07:09,128 I will be The Ruler of NXT. 82 00:07:17,069 --> 00:07:18,171 One more thing. 83 00:07:18,237 --> 00:07:23,843 Your little family here, they will not be by your side to help you. 84 00:07:25,178 --> 00:07:28,181 [Oba Femi's music playing] 85 00:07:29,982 --> 00:07:32,618 [Vic] Tony D'Angelo, 86 00:07:32,685 --> 00:07:36,956 trying to stay calm, cool and collected. 87 00:07:50,069 --> 00:07:53,673 As the wheel has spun, and it has spoken. 88 00:07:53,739 --> 00:07:57,043 The North American Title will be defended at Halloween Havoc. 89 00:07:57,109 --> 00:08:01,247 Tables, Ladders and Scares. 90 00:08:04,350 --> 00:08:09,121 Well, Oro Mensah, tonight you take on Lexis King in a Gentlemen's Duel, 91 00:08:09,188 --> 00:08:11,457 which has some pretty interesting rules. 92 00:08:11,524 --> 00:08:13,926 -Tell me the rules again, please. -Well, the first one is you can't 93 00:08:13,993 --> 00:08:17,196 strike your opponent while they have all four points of contact on the ground. 94 00:08:17,263 --> 00:08:20,399 You also can't throw your opponent over the top rope onto the floor. 95 00:08:20,466 --> 00:08:23,669 You have to break the referee's count at three while in the ropes, 96 00:08:23,736 --> 00:08:27,039 and there's absolutely no fighting allowed on the outside. 97 00:08:27,106 --> 00:08:32,011 -All will result in a disqualification. -[Oro] That's some pretty wild rules. 98 00:08:32,078 --> 00:08:34,947 What's Lexis' deal here, huh? Who's he trying to fool? 99 00:08:35,014 --> 00:08:37,550 Why is he pretending like he's not his father's son? 100 00:08:37,617 --> 00:08:41,220 My guy is just annoyed that I beat him at his own game last time. 101 00:08:41,287 --> 00:08:45,458 [Lexis] You know, Oro, that is just so disappointing to hear, man. 102 00:08:45,525 --> 00:08:49,762 I mean, before our last match, you told me to make my father proud, 103 00:08:49,829 --> 00:08:54,500 but making him proud, that would have meant cheating, and I didn't. But you did. 104 00:08:54,567 --> 00:08:58,604 And tonight, that's gonna be different. Tonight's gonna be a fair wrestling match. 105 00:08:58,671 --> 00:09:00,673 So, may the best man win. 106 00:09:02,308 --> 00:09:05,912 I'm not buying this. Not for one second. Come on. 107 00:09:07,346 --> 00:09:09,815 [Vic] A Gentlemen's Duel, still to come. 108 00:09:09,882 --> 00:09:12,885 [Stephanie Vaquer's music playing] 109 00:09:14,887 --> 00:09:17,890 [crowd cheering] 110 00:09:23,162 --> 00:09:24,463 [bell ringing] 111 00:09:24,530 --> 00:09:28,935 [male announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 112 00:09:29,001 --> 00:09:36,008 Introducing first, from San Fernando, Chile, Stephanie Vaquer. 113 00:09:36,876 --> 00:09:40,947 [Vic] The best luchadora in the world has arrived. 114 00:09:42,381 --> 00:09:47,587 The dark angel has officially descended down upon NXT. 115 00:09:47,954 --> 00:09:53,326 And she's in action, going one-on-one with Wren Sinclair, next. 116 00:09:56,228 --> 00:09:59,231 [Wren Sinclair's music playing] 117 00:10:02,201 --> 00:10:05,338 [announcer] And her opponent, from Dallas, Texas, 118 00:10:05,404 --> 00:10:11,477 representing No Quarter Catch Crew, Wren Sinclair. 119 00:10:11,544 --> 00:10:18,551 [Vic] Booker, even you have to admire the moxie of Wren Sinclair for issuing 120 00:10:19,251 --> 00:10:24,056 -the challenge for this match up. -[Book] She got a lot of confidence. 121 00:10:24,123 --> 00:10:26,626 She's got a chip on her shoulder. That's what you're trying to say. 122 00:10:26,692 --> 00:10:29,261 -[Vic] I'm trying to say something. -[Book] You're trying to say that. 123 00:10:29,328 --> 00:10:31,530 No, I like that. That's something that you gotta have, 124 00:10:31,597 --> 00:10:34,333 especially on a night like this. 125 00:10:34,400 --> 00:10:36,636 Stepping up in this moment for Wren Sinclair. 126 00:10:36,702 --> 00:10:40,673 [Vic] There's Stephanie Vaquer, who made her WWE in-ring debut at a live event 127 00:10:40,740 --> 00:10:45,177 in Mexico City July 13th. Grabbed global headlines. 128 00:10:45,244 --> 00:10:50,316 A former CMLL Women's World Champion, Women's Tag Champion, first luchadora 129 00:10:50,383 --> 00:10:53,185 to hold both those titles at the same time. 130 00:10:53,252 --> 00:10:57,690 [Book] Stephanie has a lot of confidence, seems to have that championship pedigree, 131 00:10:57,757 --> 00:11:00,326 that cloak of invincibility. That's what I like. 132 00:11:00,393 --> 00:11:01,927 I want to see exactly what she made of here tonight. 133 00:11:01,994 --> 00:11:05,264 [Vic] Well, take it a step further, Booker. What really excites you? 134 00:11:05,331 --> 00:11:09,268 [Book] No, no. Thing is, somebody like Stephanie, I always say 135 00:11:09,335 --> 00:11:10,503 if your name get there before you do… 136 00:11:10,569 --> 00:11:14,473 Oh, whoa, whoa. It says a whole lot. Almost got a pinfall right there. 137 00:11:14,540 --> 00:11:17,276 -Very, very quickly. -[Vic] Right back in goes Sinclair. 138 00:11:17,343 --> 00:11:19,478 Another quick kick out and Sinclair right now. 139 00:11:19,545 --> 00:11:22,281 Trying to keep the pressure on, but as you were saying. 140 00:11:22,381 --> 00:11:23,683 [Book] You look at the style, the patience, 141 00:11:23,749 --> 00:11:26,786 as well as, you know, the calmness of Stephanie. 142 00:11:26,852 --> 00:11:28,988 Seems like she's been there before. 143 00:11:29,055 --> 00:11:31,624 And like I say, she's been champion everywhere she's been. 144 00:11:31,690 --> 00:11:35,161 And now she's looking for a championship gold right here in NXT. 145 00:11:35,227 --> 00:11:38,230 [Vic] This is the offense that she implements. 146 00:11:38,297 --> 00:11:39,532 Combines quickness with viciousness. 147 00:11:39,598 --> 00:11:42,968 And now look at that. Into a pinning predicament. 148 00:11:43,035 --> 00:11:47,640 Doubling up with a submission as well and trying to bend the body of Wren Sinclair. 149 00:11:47,707 --> 00:11:51,310 Sinclair has no place to go, and a nice counter. 150 00:11:51,377 --> 00:11:54,814 Good coaching on the outside by the Heritage Cup Champion, Charlie Dempsey. 151 00:11:54,880 --> 00:11:56,582 And look at this submission. 152 00:11:56,649 --> 00:12:00,719 Sinclair with a nice bridge as well. And now there's no place for Vaquer to go. 153 00:12:01,520 --> 00:12:03,322 [Book] Beautiful work here. 154 00:12:03,389 --> 00:12:06,459 You can tell she's been putting in work in the dojos. 155 00:12:06,525 --> 00:12:07,827 [Vic] Say that again. 156 00:12:07,893 --> 00:12:12,465 Really took the words from Charlie Dempsey to heart. He said, prove yourself. 157 00:12:12,598 --> 00:12:17,403 First slapped, then challenged Kelani Jordan, wasted no time last week 158 00:12:17,470 --> 00:12:19,672 and challenging obviously, as we're seeing here, 159 00:12:19,738 --> 00:12:23,242 -the newest superstar to NXT. -[Book] Catch Crew is all about results. 160 00:12:23,309 --> 00:12:26,612 I mean, Charlie Dempsey said, go out there and show me something. 161 00:12:26,679 --> 00:12:29,648 Not just Wren, but Myles Borne. Not just Myles Borne, 162 00:12:29,715 --> 00:12:34,086 -but we want championship gold, man. -[Vic] From behind, shoulders down. 163 00:12:34,153 --> 00:12:35,588 [Book] Oh! 164 00:12:35,654 --> 00:12:39,358 [Vic] Vaquer is the greatest luchadora in the world right now. 165 00:12:39,425 --> 00:12:40,659 She leaves quite the impression, 166 00:12:40,726 --> 00:12:44,730 about five feet to be exact, as Wren Sinclair again talking things over 167 00:12:44,797 --> 00:12:50,369 with Dempsey for a moment, and walked right into that kick to the gut. 168 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:53,072 [Book] What the hell with the body language? 169 00:12:53,139 --> 00:12:55,908 [Vic] We talked about everyone being excited about the newest superstar. 170 00:12:55,975 --> 00:12:59,211 The same cannot be said for Cora Jade, 171 00:12:59,278 --> 00:13:04,016 or the Women's Champion, that being your Prodigy, Roxanne Perez. 172 00:13:04,083 --> 00:13:09,388 [Book] Twin demons of destruction, man. Oh, yes. 173 00:13:09,455 --> 00:13:10,589 [Vic] Is that what you're gonna call it? 174 00:13:10,656 --> 00:13:13,392 Let's get back to the match up, because Stephanie Vaquer, very composed. 175 00:13:13,459 --> 00:13:19,398 Her first match up here under the bright lights of NXT on the CW. 176 00:13:19,465 --> 00:13:21,467 Oh, a big leg drop. 177 00:13:21,767 --> 00:13:25,871 [Book] Vic, I was talking about the body language of Stephanie. 178 00:13:25,938 --> 00:13:28,107 You could tell she's very, very glad. 179 00:13:28,174 --> 00:13:32,878 It's the place that she's been many, many times and she loves it, man. 180 00:13:32,945 --> 00:13:35,181 [Vic] We talked about Vaquer, 181 00:13:35,247 --> 00:13:37,783 we talked about Giulia… Vaquer into the cover, hooks both legs. 182 00:13:37,850 --> 00:13:39,718 And Wren Sinclair, right shoulder up. 183 00:13:39,819 --> 00:13:44,089 Why have the best women in the world come to NXT? 184 00:13:44,156 --> 00:13:47,960 [Book] Because this is the place where you can come to prove yourself, Vic. 185 00:13:48,027 --> 00:13:50,029 The best women in the world right now. 186 00:13:50,095 --> 00:13:56,001 This is the best division in the business right now. That's why, Vic. 187 00:13:57,803 --> 00:14:02,908 [Vic] Sinclair trying to answer back, and she's throwing some fight right now. 188 00:14:02,975 --> 00:14:08,080 You mentioned earlier, a lot of film study this week. We hope she was prepared. 189 00:14:08,147 --> 00:14:12,885 She is not backing down. And listen to the NXT Universe. 190 00:14:13,586 --> 00:14:17,990 [Book] Give her a lot of credit, Vic. Like I said, it's all about preparation. 191 00:14:18,057 --> 00:14:21,427 Preparation is the only luck you're ever going to have. 192 00:14:21,493 --> 00:14:22,995 And she's looking great right now. 193 00:14:23,062 --> 00:14:26,732 [Vic] This could be a major upset here on NXT. 194 00:14:26,799 --> 00:14:29,168 Double under hook suplex. Charlie Dempsey, 195 00:14:29,235 --> 00:14:34,807 the Heritage Cup Champion, fired up on the outside. Sinclair is in control. 196 00:14:36,675 --> 00:14:39,144 And Sinclair right back in on the offensive. 197 00:14:39,211 --> 00:14:41,080 And, oh, she knows this is a big opportunity. 198 00:14:41,146 --> 00:14:45,017 [Book] Right now she's trying to keep the pressure on right now. 199 00:14:45,084 --> 00:14:50,990 Stephanie Vaquer's just one step ahead. Oh, no! Oh, no! 200 00:14:51,056 --> 00:14:54,627 That was nasty, Vic. That was nasty. 201 00:14:56,128 --> 00:14:58,597 [Vic] Say that again. Incoming! 202 00:15:01,934 --> 00:15:04,803 And Wren Sinclair 203 00:15:04,870 --> 00:15:08,073 -may not like… -[Book] That's it. That's it. 204 00:15:08,140 --> 00:15:10,142 I've seen that before. 205 00:15:10,809 --> 00:15:13,579 -[Vic] Welcome to NXT. -[bell ringing] 206 00:15:13,646 --> 00:15:16,749 [Vic] Welcome to NXT, to the Dark Angel. 207 00:15:16,815 --> 00:15:21,620 [announcer] Here is your winner, Stephanie Vaquer. 208 00:15:21,687 --> 00:15:24,657 [rock music playing] 209 00:15:25,991 --> 00:15:30,029 [Vic] We said the offense was quick. We said it was vicious. 210 00:15:30,095 --> 00:15:32,031 And you mentioned it a few times, 211 00:15:32,097 --> 00:15:37,870 the composure of Stephanie Vaquer, who displayed a lot to like 212 00:15:37,937 --> 00:15:40,406 and a lot to admire here tonight. 213 00:15:40,472 --> 00:15:43,108 [Book] Give it up to Stephanie Vaquer. 214 00:15:43,175 --> 00:15:46,712 -NXT debut. Oh, no! -[Vic] Wait a minute! 215 00:15:46,779 --> 00:15:49,581 [Book] Oh, no! Here we go! 216 00:15:49,648 --> 00:15:52,685 -Here we go! -[Vic] Jade and Perez. 217 00:15:53,118 --> 00:15:54,753 Oh, and you like this, don't you? 218 00:15:54,820 --> 00:15:56,955 [Book] What are you talking about? 219 00:15:57,022 --> 00:16:00,125 -What are you talking about? -[Vic] Giulia! 220 00:16:01,593 --> 00:16:03,195 Giulia's arrived. 221 00:16:06,198 --> 00:16:10,336 And these international superstars over… 222 00:16:10,402 --> 00:16:12,671 Oh, spoke a little bit too soon. 223 00:16:12,738 --> 00:16:15,140 [Book] You've got to bring some to get some, Vic. 224 00:16:15,207 --> 00:16:19,411 But you better be big enough and bad enough to… What the… 225 00:16:21,747 --> 00:16:24,616 [Vic] Perez, Jade, on the back foot. 226 00:16:26,919 --> 00:16:33,392 Maybe regretting now sticking their nose where it doesn't belong. 227 00:16:33,459 --> 00:16:35,828 -That's a quote from you. -[Book] What are you talking about? 228 00:16:35,894 --> 00:16:39,932 -What are you talking about? -[Vic] Booker, look who's standing tall. 229 00:16:39,998 --> 00:16:43,168 You two versus us two. 230 00:16:44,203 --> 00:16:46,205 Halloween Havoc. 231 00:16:46,271 --> 00:16:48,807 -[crowd cheering] -[rock music playing] 232 00:16:50,409 --> 00:16:52,211 [Vic] Challenge has been issued. 233 00:16:52,277 --> 00:16:54,813 Will it be accepted? 234 00:17:01,653 --> 00:17:04,156 If it ain't Tricky Two-Time and the first and only, 235 00:17:04,223 --> 00:17:07,593 the standout herself, Kelani, at the same place at the same time. 236 00:17:07,659 --> 00:17:09,762 We looked good last week with the gold up in the air. 237 00:17:09,828 --> 00:17:11,563 Oh, yes, we did. 238 00:17:11,630 --> 00:17:15,134 And you know what's crazy? That moment's gonna go down in history. 239 00:17:15,200 --> 00:17:18,137 But wait, don't you find out who you face at Halloween Havoc tonight? 240 00:17:18,203 --> 00:17:20,706 Yeah, I will. I know it's in between The Young OG. 241 00:17:20,773 --> 00:17:22,241 He did his thing with Randy Orton last week. 242 00:17:22,307 --> 00:17:24,476 That no good backbiting Wes Lee. 243 00:17:24,543 --> 00:17:28,614 Or that cockroach who will not leave me alone, Ethan Page. 244 00:17:28,680 --> 00:17:31,050 Either way it goes, all I know is this title run 245 00:17:31,116 --> 00:17:33,519 is going better than the last one. 246 00:17:33,585 --> 00:17:35,454 -Absolutely. -What about you, standout? 247 00:17:35,521 --> 00:17:37,756 -What you got cooking? -Uh, I don't know, honestly. 248 00:17:37,823 --> 00:17:40,893 But the way this Women's Division is looking, it could literally be anyone. 249 00:17:40,993 --> 00:17:44,797 So I'm just gonna let Ava pick who I face next. But one thing I do know, Trick, 250 00:17:44,863 --> 00:17:46,932 no one can do it like Kelani. 251 00:17:46,999 --> 00:17:49,635 Let's talk about it. Do your thing, though. 252 00:17:49,701 --> 00:17:51,070 -Hey, you too. -You already know. 253 00:17:51,136 --> 00:17:53,138 -Voilà! -Voilà! 254 00:17:55,340 --> 00:17:58,777 -Looks like we pay Ava a little visit. -I think so. 255 00:18:00,512 --> 00:18:03,248 [Vic] Ava's gonna have her hands full tonight, because I can't believe what we 256 00:18:03,315 --> 00:18:06,618 just heard. The challenge handed down from Vaquer, and Giulia 257 00:18:06,685 --> 00:18:09,822 calling out Cora Jade and the Women's Champion, Roxanne Perez. 258 00:18:09,888 --> 00:18:13,559 There's gonna be a lot of knocking on Ava's door tonight. 259 00:18:13,625 --> 00:18:17,529 [Book] A lot of action going down right now, Vic. Come on. Tune in, man. 260 00:18:17,596 --> 00:18:19,865 -[Lexis King's music playing] -[bell ringing] 261 00:18:19,932 --> 00:18:26,638 [announcer] The following contest is a Gentlemen's Duel. 262 00:18:26,839 --> 00:18:33,846 Introducing first, from Cincinnati, Ohio, weighing 225 pounds, Lexis King. 263 00:18:34,279 --> 00:18:38,650 [Vic] King taking one more look at the heavens, maybe sending another message 264 00:18:38,717 --> 00:18:42,454 to his late father. He isn't like him. Do you believe him? 265 00:18:42,521 --> 00:18:45,557 We're going to find out in moments. It's Gentlemen's Duel, next. 266 00:18:51,363 --> 00:18:53,232 Oh, so bad. Oh, my gosh. 267 00:18:53,298 --> 00:18:55,334 Stephanie coming out, teaming up with Giulia. 268 00:18:55,400 --> 00:18:57,503 I saw. I mean, what's… 269 00:18:57,569 --> 00:19:01,807 Look, I'm sorry for costing your match a few weeks ago. 270 00:19:03,375 --> 00:19:04,943 Brinley, 271 00:19:05,010 --> 00:19:08,347 but honestly, I got caught up in the moment. 272 00:19:08,413 --> 00:19:11,250 By the way, do y'all know what shorty's name was? 273 00:19:11,316 --> 00:19:12,651 [Shawn] Ashante. 274 00:19:12,718 --> 00:19:15,687 -That is how you talk to women? -Oh, here we go again. 275 00:19:16,421 --> 00:19:19,625 It's so disrespectful. These are ladies. 276 00:19:20,425 --> 00:19:23,896 And they deserve to be treated with some respect. 277 00:19:24,363 --> 00:19:28,367 Brooks, you feel the same way, right? 278 00:19:33,071 --> 00:19:34,339 I knew you would. 279 00:19:34,406 --> 00:19:37,109 Hey, yo, we got a problem? What's up with it? 280 00:19:37,176 --> 00:19:40,879 [man] Hey, whoa, whoa, guys, we are not doing this here, okay? Come on, walk. 281 00:19:40,946 --> 00:19:43,348 Ava's office. Ava's office. 282 00:19:43,415 --> 00:19:46,451 Come on, keep going. Please, just walk. 283 00:19:46,518 --> 00:19:48,253 Guys, not now, please. Right now. 284 00:19:48,320 --> 00:19:50,556 We will talk to her. 285 00:19:50,622 --> 00:19:53,625 [the men keep talking] 286 00:19:59,932 --> 00:20:02,935 [Vic] Let's take a look at the official rules for this Gentlemen's Duel. 287 00:20:03,001 --> 00:20:06,772 You cannot strike your opponent when four points of contact are on the ground. 288 00:20:06,838 --> 00:20:09,074 You also cannot toss your opponent over the top rope. 289 00:20:09,141 --> 00:20:13,879 The referee's count, Book, is not five, it's three. There's no fighting, 290 00:20:13,946 --> 00:20:16,882 no fighting on the floor. All results 291 00:20:16,949 --> 00:20:19,952 -end in disqualification. -[Book] Why you giving me the rules? 292 00:20:20,018 --> 00:20:21,620 I know the rules, man. 293 00:20:21,687 --> 00:20:25,691 [Vic] You didn't know the rules. You had no clue what the rules were. 294 00:20:25,757 --> 00:20:27,192 [Oro Mensah's music playing] 295 00:20:27,259 --> 00:20:34,233 [announcer] And his opponent, weighing in at 198 pounds, representing Meta-Four, 296 00:20:34,299 --> 00:20:38,937 Oro Mensah. 297 00:20:39,004 --> 00:20:41,240 [Vic] Does Oro have a point? 298 00:20:41,306 --> 00:20:45,944 King is upset that he beat him at his own game last time out. 299 00:20:46,411 --> 00:20:48,780 [Book] What are you talking about? You're talking about cheating. 300 00:20:48,847 --> 00:20:50,716 [Vic] That's what Lexis came to be known for. 301 00:20:50,782 --> 00:20:54,052 [Book] Taking a shortcut. That's what you're saying, right? 302 00:21:12,070 --> 00:21:14,606 [Vic] Everything Lexis King does, which is nothing… 303 00:21:14,673 --> 00:21:19,711 [Book] He has won all of his matches inside the squared circle. 304 00:21:19,778 --> 00:21:21,446 Fair and square, Vic. Fair and square. 305 00:21:21,513 --> 00:21:24,549 Drive by, drive by, that's what it's been every time. 306 00:21:24,616 --> 00:21:28,120 [Vic] Let's not forget it was King who said some unforgivable things 307 00:21:28,186 --> 00:21:31,657 about Mensah's father several months ago. 308 00:21:31,723 --> 00:21:35,761 [Book] I don't know if Mensah's dad is a deadbeat dad or not, but family should be 309 00:21:35,827 --> 00:21:37,462 left out of it. I'm gonna say that. 310 00:21:37,529 --> 00:21:40,565 [Vic] Okay, so then why did Lexis King bring family into it? 311 00:21:40,632 --> 00:21:42,434 [Book] I just said family should not… 312 00:21:42,501 --> 00:21:45,137 -[Vic] So then you blame Lexis King? -[Book] I said I agree with you. 313 00:21:45,203 --> 00:21:46,805 That's what I said. 314 00:21:46,872 --> 00:21:49,174 [Vic] Didn't sound like you agreed. Nonetheless, 315 00:21:49,241 --> 00:21:51,943 what is the most unusual match up you've competed in? 316 00:21:52,010 --> 00:21:54,413 [Book] I've never competed in any unusual matches. 317 00:21:55,280 --> 00:21:59,584 [Vic] You haven't? What about that San Francisco 49er match? 318 00:21:59,651 --> 00:22:03,288 [Book] Keep it up, keep it up. We've got some good action going on right here. 319 00:22:03,355 --> 00:22:06,024 Lexis King, the star of all television. 320 00:22:06,091 --> 00:22:08,927 We got Oro Mensah, the man who tried to get back 321 00:22:08,994 --> 00:22:13,865 a good win for once in his life. Let's think about that. Let's focus, Vic. 322 00:22:14,866 --> 00:22:16,902 [grunts] 323 00:22:20,138 --> 00:22:23,141 [Vic] Let's take a look at what just was posted on social media. 324 00:22:23,208 --> 00:22:25,143 Tavion Heights, on behalf of Burley 325 00:22:25,210 --> 00:22:28,947 and the No Quarter Catch Crew, really paying close attention 326 00:22:29,014 --> 00:22:33,919 to this match up to see if Lexis King actually paid attention to the rules 327 00:22:33,985 --> 00:22:36,355 that I tried to explain earlier, which you yelled at me for. 328 00:22:36,421 --> 00:22:41,093 [Book] No, no, Vic. The thing is, the rules are very, very simple. 329 00:22:41,893 --> 00:22:45,097 -Almost broke the rule right there. -[Vic] Look at King from behind! 330 00:22:45,163 --> 00:22:47,532 [Book] But like I said, the rule is very simple. 331 00:22:47,599 --> 00:22:52,471 -If the rule… -[Vic] And again, Lexis King going. 332 00:22:52,537 --> 00:22:55,974 Lexis King obviously does understand the rules, using it to his advantage 333 00:22:56,041 --> 00:22:57,743 with that step up in enzuigiri. 334 00:22:57,809 --> 00:23:00,278 Well, like I said, it goes back to wrestling, Vic. If they 335 00:23:00,345 --> 00:23:03,281 just concentrate on that, they have no problem staying with it. 336 00:23:03,348 --> 00:23:06,952 Here we go, here we go. Something that Lexis King knows all about. 337 00:23:07,018 --> 00:23:09,755 He's the star of all television. Beautiful! 338 00:23:09,821 --> 00:23:11,823 [Vic] Early on in this match up, everyone's composed. 339 00:23:11,890 --> 00:23:15,394 When we get in the deep waters of this match up, do you think it will be hard to 340 00:23:15,460 --> 00:23:18,864 -follow the rules of this unique match up? -[Book] I don't think so. I really don't. 341 00:23:18,930 --> 00:23:22,200 Lexis King seemed like he has been waiting for this moment 342 00:23:22,267 --> 00:23:23,368 for quite some time. Oro may… 343 00:23:23,435 --> 00:23:28,206 When you get a little tired, things seem to slip just a little bit. 344 00:23:28,273 --> 00:23:31,810 [Vic] Of course there's no cheating, there's no cutting corners. Who is better? 345 00:23:31,877 --> 00:23:35,914 Who is the better wrestler? Lexis King looking for some high risk. 346 00:23:35,981 --> 00:23:38,917 It pays off. High cross body even with the slip. 347 00:23:38,984 --> 00:23:40,152 But couldn't get to three. 348 00:23:40,218 --> 00:23:44,322 [Book] Lexis' a little bottom heavy to be flying like that. I'm just saying. 349 00:23:44,389 --> 00:23:47,993 [Vic] Can you define that a little bit better for me, Booker? 350 00:23:48,059 --> 00:23:50,095 I'll let you think about it. We'll do it off air. King right now. 351 00:23:50,162 --> 00:23:54,099 Swing and a miss. And look at Mensah. Oh! 352 00:23:55,133 --> 00:23:57,669 -[Book] That was an accident. -[Vic] King wisely pushing 353 00:23:57,736 --> 00:24:01,006 Oro back in, because if he would have thrown him over the top rope, 354 00:24:01,072 --> 00:24:03,675 he would have been disqualified. He almost forgot the rules. 355 00:24:03,742 --> 00:24:05,310 [Book] That was a balance thing, Vic. 356 00:24:05,377 --> 00:24:09,281 I mean, Oro was on that second rope. He almost just lost his balance there. 357 00:24:09,347 --> 00:24:10,148 Slippage over the top rope. 358 00:24:10,215 --> 00:24:16,021 [Vic] Well, that was a near fatal mistake by Lexis King. 359 00:24:16,087 --> 00:24:18,456 -Nice hurdle. Oh! -[Book] God. 360 00:24:19,758 --> 00:24:23,395 [Vic] Same idea. Who is going to walk out victorious? 361 00:24:23,462 --> 00:24:26,231 Who's going to be the better man in this Gentlemen's Duel? 362 00:24:30,135 --> 00:24:31,736 Back live on NXT, 363 00:24:31,803 --> 00:24:37,609 a Gentlemen's Duel between Oro Mensah and Lexis King. I do have to say one thing. 364 00:24:37,676 --> 00:24:43,348 I do admire Lexis King for trying not to be his father and do the right thing 365 00:24:43,415 --> 00:24:46,017 and play by the rules, because he's followed them thus far. 366 00:24:46,084 --> 00:24:48,587 Into the cover and a near fall. And again, these aren't simple rules to follow. 367 00:24:48,653 --> 00:24:51,990 You can't throw your opponent over the top rope. Lexis King almost did that. 368 00:24:52,057 --> 00:24:54,960 Referee's count is three, not five. You can't fight on the floor. 369 00:24:55,026 --> 00:24:58,997 Both superstars right now wrestling at a high level. 370 00:24:59,064 --> 00:25:01,166 They're following the rules of a very unusual match up. 371 00:25:01,233 --> 00:25:04,436 [Book] I love it a lot. The thing is, 372 00:25:04,503 --> 00:25:07,906 this is just going back to the old fashioned way, Vic. 373 00:25:07,973 --> 00:25:10,709 Mano-a-mano in the middle of the squared circle. 374 00:25:10,775 --> 00:25:15,814 Who's going to walk out the victor? That's what I love about this. 375 00:25:15,881 --> 00:25:19,351 [Vic] You have to credit Charlie Dempsey with the concept of this duel, 376 00:25:19,417 --> 00:25:23,722 as Mensah has turned this match up around. But you knew Lexis King's father. 377 00:25:23,788 --> 00:25:27,926 Do you admire the fact that Lexis King is trying to be better than his late father? 378 00:25:27,993 --> 00:25:31,096 [Book] He's trying to change, man. He's trying to turn a new leaf. 379 00:25:31,162 --> 00:25:32,297 [Vic] Cover, hook of the leg, and a near fall. 380 00:25:32,364 --> 00:25:34,699 [Book] That's the problem with this work. 381 00:25:34,766 --> 00:25:38,537 I got to do something for the good in this council culture, just like you. 382 00:25:38,603 --> 00:25:41,840 Give him a chance, Vic. Give him a chance. 383 00:25:41,907 --> 00:25:43,542 [Vic] Truth be told, a lot of what King does is suspect. 384 00:25:43,608 --> 00:25:47,178 Let's be honest about it, as now hooking him up and dropping him. 385 00:25:47,245 --> 00:25:50,315 Driving Mensah into the center of the ring and another near fall, 386 00:25:50,382 --> 00:25:52,951 -high impact offense. -[Book] That's the problem. 387 00:25:53,018 --> 00:25:55,420 You can't give the man the benefit of the doubt. 388 00:25:55,487 --> 00:25:57,822 What is he doing? Nothing but be honorable. 389 00:25:57,889 --> 00:26:01,393 -[Vic] I cannot argue with you. -[Book] Come on, Vic. 390 00:26:01,459 --> 00:26:03,628 [Vic] He has followed the rules. There's a lot still to come. 391 00:26:03,695 --> 00:26:08,166 There's Lola Vice getting in some work, as she will go one-on-one later on tonight 392 00:26:08,233 --> 00:26:14,806 with Nikkita Lyons here live on NXT, as now this might be starting to break down 393 00:26:14,873 --> 00:26:19,210 between these two, and there is no love loss between King and Mensah. 394 00:26:19,277 --> 00:26:23,848 [Book] When fatigue sets in a little bit, Vic, things are going to change 395 00:26:23,915 --> 00:26:27,819 just a little bit. Trust me on that. Trust me, Vic. 396 00:26:29,020 --> 00:26:30,555 [grunts] 397 00:26:36,227 --> 00:26:39,030 [Vic] Oh, and a heel right to the bridge of the nose. 398 00:26:39,097 --> 00:26:40,999 [Book] Was that legal? 399 00:26:41,066 --> 00:26:43,401 [Vic] Referee didn't call for disqualification. Why would it not be? 400 00:26:43,468 --> 00:26:48,139 What's wrong with a spinning heel kick? I was the same thing, as Ora Mensah now 401 00:26:48,206 --> 00:26:50,775 back in control of this Gentlemen's Duel. 402 00:26:50,842 --> 00:26:54,546 We've seen him stand up for Lash Legend. We've seen him stand up for Jakara 403 00:26:54,612 --> 00:26:58,650 Jackson. Also saw Lash and Jakara on Raw making their presence felt, 404 00:26:58,717 --> 00:27:03,722 as this Gentlemen's Duel is continuing. And again, Lexis King to the top! 405 00:27:03,788 --> 00:27:06,291 And he just got caught and dropped, and for a moment 406 00:27:06,358 --> 00:27:10,795 Oro Mensah may be lucky, because if King would have went to a right and left, 407 00:27:10,862 --> 00:27:12,664 he would have gone over the top rope. 408 00:27:12,731 --> 00:27:15,300 -Calculated risk by Mensah. -[Book] What a move. 409 00:27:15,367 --> 00:27:18,470 -[Vic] Looking into fly! -[Book] Big shot! 410 00:27:18,536 --> 00:27:20,872 That could be it. That could be it. 411 00:27:22,307 --> 00:27:24,442 [Vic] And Lexis King 412 00:27:24,509 --> 00:27:28,146 just kicked out. And that's what I'm talking about. 413 00:27:28,213 --> 00:27:30,248 If King would have fallen to the right or the left, 414 00:27:30,315 --> 00:27:32,617 he would have went over the top rope. 415 00:27:32,684 --> 00:27:36,087 Mensah might have gotten lucky, as he's now looking to put the finishing touches. 416 00:27:36,154 --> 00:27:38,323 Maybe on Lexis King, who answers back 417 00:27:38,390 --> 00:27:40,592 -with a super kick. -[Book] Beautiful shot. 418 00:27:42,293 --> 00:27:45,664 [Vic] And King now looking to crown it. Oh! 419 00:27:46,564 --> 00:27:50,635 Where is Oro Mensah getting this from? 420 00:27:50,702 --> 00:27:53,471 [Book] One step ahead, Vic. I talk about that. 421 00:27:53,538 --> 00:27:56,608 You gotta be thinking one and two steps ahead. 422 00:27:56,675 --> 00:28:00,645 Right now Oro's looking good, looking to finish this thing. 423 00:28:00,712 --> 00:28:03,682 [crowd chanting] Oro! 424 00:28:04,883 --> 00:28:09,220 [Vic] NXT Universe rallying behind Oro Mensah, who doesn't connect. 425 00:28:09,287 --> 00:28:12,791 [Book] That's smart there by the television star. 426 00:28:12,857 --> 00:28:17,362 The star of all television. Rockabye, baby. Here we… 427 00:28:17,429 --> 00:28:22,100 [Vic] Here we don't go. Coronation countered, inside cradle! 428 00:28:22,167 --> 00:28:26,371 -[Book] Oh, man, that was close. -[Vic] This Gentlemen's Duel continuing. 429 00:28:26,438 --> 00:28:29,874 King, though, taking down Mensah, flips, another near fall. 430 00:28:31,609 --> 00:28:35,647 Who is the best? Who is the better man? Crucifix pin… 431 00:28:36,981 --> 00:28:40,085 Not enough to keep Lexis King down, as King walking right over. 432 00:28:41,519 --> 00:28:45,056 And somehow turning Mensah around with a bridge. 433 00:28:45,123 --> 00:28:46,758 -And nowhere to go! -[bell ringing] 434 00:28:46,825 --> 00:28:48,693 [Book] You gotta love it. 435 00:28:48,760 --> 00:28:53,732 [announcer] Here is your winner, Lexis King. 436 00:28:53,798 --> 00:28:57,068 [Book] What do you got to say, Vic? What do you got to say now? 437 00:28:57,135 --> 00:28:59,904 What do you got to say? Put a spin on it. Put a spin on it. 438 00:28:59,971 --> 00:29:03,742 -Put a spin on it. -[Vic] King wins the Gentlemen's Duel. 439 00:29:03,808 --> 00:29:05,210 Are you happy? 440 00:29:05,477 --> 00:29:08,446 What a match up between these two. 441 00:29:10,348 --> 00:29:14,018 And that was textbook. That was something new from Lexis King. 442 00:29:14,085 --> 00:29:16,955 And to think about it even more, a talk from CM Punk… 443 00:29:20,558 --> 00:29:26,264 has now maybe turned a leaf for Lexis King, who said on that night he wanted to 444 00:29:26,331 --> 00:29:31,035 -follow a straight and narrow path. -[Book] What a man. 445 00:29:31,936 --> 00:29:33,938 What a man. 446 00:29:35,507 --> 00:29:37,008 [Je'Von] I appreciate it. 447 00:29:37,075 --> 00:29:40,111 You gave Randy everything he wanted and then some. 448 00:29:40,178 --> 00:29:42,781 And I tried, honestly. But that is some bucket list stuff. Okay? 449 00:29:42,847 --> 00:29:46,217 But tonight I'll focus on that Triple Threat. 450 00:29:49,254 --> 00:29:51,289 That was one hell of a performance last week. 451 00:29:51,356 --> 00:29:53,558 -You really should be proud. -Thank you. 452 00:29:53,625 --> 00:29:57,195 And you guys should also be apologizing for the Tag match 453 00:29:57,262 --> 00:29:58,963 -you cost us three weeks ago. -Oh, facts. 454 00:29:59,030 --> 00:30:01,099 Wait, wait, wait, wait. Relax, relax. 455 00:30:01,166 --> 00:30:02,867 You know we were going for A-Town Down Under and not you guys? 456 00:30:02,934 --> 00:30:05,403 See, that's the only excuse. 457 00:30:05,470 --> 00:30:06,337 Look, man. Look, Je'Von, 458 00:30:06,404 --> 00:30:08,773 I'm really hoping that you are enjoying this 15 minutes of fame that you are 459 00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:13,912 having right now, because just because you are part of this match does not mean 460 00:30:13,978 --> 00:30:16,581 that you are ready for the NXT Championship. It's mine. 461 00:30:16,648 --> 00:30:20,819 All right? Stay out of my way. I'm on my way to become champion. 462 00:30:20,885 --> 00:30:24,622 Honestly, ever since you lost your friends, you've been feeling a little… 463 00:30:24,689 --> 00:30:28,793 salty. All right, you needed to calm down. For real. 464 00:30:28,860 --> 00:30:31,663 Look, when you want to win the NXT Championship, 465 00:30:31,729 --> 00:30:33,932 you do not need to have friends like that. 466 00:30:33,998 --> 00:30:36,134 How do you know that when you never had the NXT Championship? 467 00:30:36,201 --> 00:30:39,504 I've definitely won every championship around here. How many have you won? 468 00:30:39,571 --> 00:30:42,307 Oh, I need two more wins, and then I'm going to find you somewhere. 469 00:30:42,373 --> 00:30:45,043 Never going to happen, you're in the match with me tonight. 470 00:30:45,109 --> 00:30:47,645 -And I'll never be like you. -You ain't got the potential. 471 00:30:47,712 --> 00:30:50,915 I'm yelling at your ass right now. What you going to do? 472 00:30:50,982 --> 00:30:53,051 [Vic] Huge main event still to come, 473 00:30:53,117 --> 00:30:57,222 but after an argument in our general manager Ava's office last week, 474 00:30:57,288 --> 00:30:58,990 it has led to this. 475 00:30:59,057 --> 00:31:05,997 Lola Vice will be facing the returning Nikkita Lyons one-on-one live, next. 476 00:31:12,003 --> 00:31:15,773 Booker, let's go back to Monday Night Raw last night, the WWE Women's Tag Team 477 00:31:15,840 --> 00:31:18,643 Titles were being defended. And there you see ringside, 478 00:31:18,710 --> 00:31:21,546 Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson, 479 00:31:21,613 --> 00:31:24,449 who interfered and led to the championships 480 00:31:24,515 --> 00:31:28,887 being retained by the champions, of course, Bianca and Jade Cargill. 481 00:31:28,953 --> 00:31:34,525 Well, 24 hours later, and going to social media were the challengers, Io Sky, 482 00:31:34,592 --> 00:31:38,563 and that being Kairi Sane, who took to social media to issue a challenge 483 00:31:38,630 --> 00:31:41,566 to none other than Meta-Four. 484 00:31:44,769 --> 00:31:49,908 -Io Sky, the Genius of the Sky. -[Jakara] Kairi Sane, the Sky Pirate. 485 00:31:49,974 --> 00:31:54,846 Y'all ladies fly high above the clouds and have made much success on every level. 486 00:31:56,381 --> 00:32:02,620 Former NXT Women's Champions, WWE Tag Team Champions, and Women's World Champion. 487 00:32:02,687 --> 00:32:04,622 But now we're about to swat y'all out the sky. 488 00:32:04,689 --> 00:32:06,724 [Jakara] And we don't care how bad damage control is. 489 00:32:06,791 --> 00:32:09,827 Next week, you're gonna find out in a damn thing sweep. 490 00:32:09,894 --> 00:32:13,498 [Lash] Because Ms. Jackson and the Boujee Bully 491 00:32:13,564 --> 00:32:16,234 will eliminate damage control from the title picture. 492 00:32:16,301 --> 00:32:18,503 And then, Bianca and Jade, 493 00:32:18,836 --> 00:32:21,739 -we're coming for that gold again. -That's right. 494 00:32:24,075 --> 00:32:27,779 [Vic] On the topic of titles, we learned earlier that the North American Title 495 00:32:27,845 --> 00:32:32,283 will be defended in a Tables, Ladders and Scars match. 496 00:32:32,350 --> 00:32:34,218 Will be Tony D'Angelo defending 497 00:32:34,285 --> 00:32:37,088 against Oba Femi, North American Title on the line 498 00:32:37,155 --> 00:32:41,259 at our next Premium Live event at Halloween Havoc. 499 00:32:41,326 --> 00:32:44,929 But who will challenge for the NXT Championship 500 00:32:44,996 --> 00:32:48,199 at our next Premium Live event? We're gonna find out tonight. 501 00:32:48,266 --> 00:32:55,239 Huge Triple Threat main event still to come here live on NXT, on the CW. 502 00:32:55,306 --> 00:32:59,477 And Booker, I actually want to bring it to you about that huge main event match 503 00:32:59,544 --> 00:33:02,046 about to come. Who do you think is walking out of here tonight 504 00:33:02,113 --> 00:33:04,949 -the number one contender? -Come on, man. Come on. 505 00:33:05,016 --> 00:33:08,219 -That's a pickle, dog. It's a pickle. -Oh, it's fair enough. 506 00:33:08,286 --> 00:33:10,288 It's gonna be a huge match up. Do not miss it. 507 00:33:10,388 --> 00:33:13,791 But also, we've been waiting a long time for a match up that's just moments away. 508 00:33:13,858 --> 00:33:19,530 Because we've been waiting for the return of one woman, that being Nikkita… 509 00:33:19,597 --> 00:33:23,134 -Shucky, ducky, quack, quack! -…Lyons. 510 00:33:24,736 --> 00:33:27,472 [Nikkita Lyons' music playing] 511 00:33:27,538 --> 00:33:30,375 [Nikkita] The NXT Universe has only had a little taste, 512 00:33:30,441 --> 00:33:33,678 a little appetizer of who Nikkita Lyons is. 513 00:33:37,315 --> 00:33:42,587 You see, I'm the definition of a multidimensional superstar, baby. 514 00:33:44,322 --> 00:33:50,228 I love to sing, dance, create, touch grass, and just straight up vibe. 515 00:33:51,562 --> 00:33:53,498 But I will knock your lights out… 516 00:33:55,533 --> 00:33:57,535 if it comes to that. 517 00:34:00,104 --> 00:34:02,940 Now, I've had some setbacks, but I live by the motto, 518 00:34:03,007 --> 00:34:06,978 the pounce back is always greater than the setback. 519 00:34:07,078 --> 00:34:11,849 The NXT Women's Division is the best division in wrestling. 520 00:34:12,116 --> 00:34:17,121 And I'm here to let you ladies know that this lioness is about to be untamed. 521 00:34:17,188 --> 00:34:19,257 And I'm ready to take over. 522 00:34:25,263 --> 00:34:27,231 [speaker voice] Uno, dos, tres, cuatro. 523 00:34:27,298 --> 00:34:30,802 [Lola Vice's music playing] 524 00:34:34,372 --> 00:34:35,440 [bell ringing] 525 00:34:35,506 --> 00:34:39,544 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 526 00:34:39,610 --> 00:34:46,617 Introducing first, from Miami, Florida, Lola Vice. 527 00:34:46,717 --> 00:34:48,019 [Vic] Are you going to be able to focus on this match? 528 00:34:48,085 --> 00:34:51,823 [Book] Can you pass me that Cholula Green? 529 00:34:51,889 --> 00:34:57,295 Because it's about to get super hot up in this mug, man. 530 00:35:00,431 --> 00:35:03,835 [Vic] Lola Vice is gonna go one-on-one with the returning Nikkita Lyons. 531 00:35:03,901 --> 00:35:09,273 This showdown happens live, and it's next on NXT. 532 00:35:10,842 --> 00:35:13,845 -[Nikkita Lyons' music playing] -[crowd cheering] 533 00:35:26,190 --> 00:35:30,895 [announcer] And her opponent, from Los Angeles, California, 534 00:35:30,962 --> 00:35:35,466 Nikkita Lyons. 535 00:35:35,533 --> 00:35:42,039 [Vic] Nikkita Lyons looking to roar once more here in NXT. 536 00:35:44,175 --> 00:35:46,644 [Book] The lion queen, Vic. 537 00:35:46,711 --> 00:35:48,813 You know, I'm just glad to see Nikkita. 538 00:35:48,880 --> 00:35:54,385 -[Vic] Oh, got some nunchucks. -[Book] Back in Cooper Henry competition. 539 00:35:55,086 --> 00:35:57,922 She has so much potential, Vic. 540 00:35:57,989 --> 00:36:01,826 Small little setback. We can't have that. 541 00:36:01,893 --> 00:36:05,830 -We can't have that, Nikkita. -[Vic] Well, you spoke to Nikkita Lyons 542 00:36:05,897 --> 00:36:09,700 earlier this year, as Lola Vice ready for competition here tonight. 543 00:36:09,767 --> 00:36:13,337 You have to like the confidence inside Nikkita Lyons. 544 00:36:13,404 --> 00:36:18,075 [Book] You know, we talked inside the Hall of Fame and talked about a rehab… 545 00:36:22,480 --> 00:36:24,715 Talked about her zen is in the right place, 546 00:36:24,782 --> 00:36:28,052 talked about her dance as well as her music that she's doing right now. 547 00:36:28,119 --> 00:36:32,023 She's so excited to get back to competition. 548 00:36:32,089 --> 00:36:34,458 And right now, here we go. Oh! 549 00:36:34,525 --> 00:36:39,030 [Vic] We knew the striking ability of both these women would be on display. 550 00:36:39,096 --> 00:36:42,733 But you can also hear from the NXT Universe, they have been waiting 551 00:36:42,800 --> 00:36:46,137 for Nikkita Lyons to come back to in-ring competition 552 00:36:46,203 --> 00:36:48,806 here in NXT, it was Lyons who told the Universe earlier, 553 00:36:48,873 --> 00:36:51,742 the pounce back is greater than the setback. 554 00:36:51,809 --> 00:36:56,747 But is it wise of Lyons to jump back into competition 555 00:36:56,814 --> 00:36:58,583 against someone like Lola Vice? 556 00:36:58,649 --> 00:37:02,587 [Book] She still got that action. But no, no, no, no. 557 00:37:02,653 --> 00:37:04,755 [Vic] You better watch yourself. 558 00:37:04,822 --> 00:37:06,057 You're married and I know Sharmell's watching. 559 00:37:06,123 --> 00:37:07,825 [Book] Hey, I'm just… No. no. 560 00:37:07,892 --> 00:37:11,028 But you want to test yourself, Vic. You want to come back and you gotta wonder 561 00:37:11,095 --> 00:37:14,131 if you still at that same place you was at before. 562 00:37:14,198 --> 00:37:16,434 Can I go out there and perform at that highest level? 563 00:37:16,500 --> 00:37:18,903 [Vic] I'm glad you bring that up, you think it will be difficult 564 00:37:18,970 --> 00:37:22,273 for someone like Lyons, who might have some self doubt. 565 00:37:22,340 --> 00:37:25,776 I mean, she has now suffered two significant knee injuries. 566 00:37:25,843 --> 00:37:29,080 Oh, wait, nothing stopping her power right there, though. 567 00:37:29,146 --> 00:37:33,584 [Book] I can tell you, Vic, from having knee surgery myself, the doubt begin 568 00:37:33,651 --> 00:37:36,954 at some point. But you just got to push through it, and I think that's what 569 00:37:37,021 --> 00:37:39,357 Nikkita is looking forward to here tonight. 570 00:37:39,423 --> 00:37:46,163 [Vic] Torn ACL meniscus in 2023, most recently January 9th of this year. 571 00:37:46,230 --> 00:37:48,266 And Nikkita Lyons is trying to block it all out. 572 00:37:48,332 --> 00:37:51,402 You got to imagine there's a lot of excitement built up 573 00:37:51,469 --> 00:37:56,841 inside Nikkita Lyons, who just overpowered Lola Vice. 574 00:37:56,907 --> 00:37:58,976 [Book] Yes, Indeed. Here comes the lion queen! 575 00:37:59,043 --> 00:38:01,112 Whoa! 576 00:38:01,178 --> 00:38:08,185 Not having that full burst of energy, that quickness, not quite there just yet. 577 00:38:08,653 --> 00:38:12,723 -You can see it happening right now. -[Vic] Lyons are now gasping for breath. 578 00:38:12,790 --> 00:38:16,827 Lola Vice jumping right on the back. Lola told Lyons, times have changed. 579 00:38:16,894 --> 00:38:17,895 She isn't wrong. 580 00:38:17,962 --> 00:38:23,501 Our Women's Division is absolutely stacked, as Lyons is starting to fade 581 00:38:23,567 --> 00:38:25,970 in the center of the ring. Our referee is in great position right now, 582 00:38:26,037 --> 00:38:28,306 but you can't imagine that Nikkita Lyons 583 00:38:28,372 --> 00:38:34,545 is gonna tap in her match, back in her return here to NXT. 584 00:38:34,612 --> 00:38:37,882 And Lyons again, able to overpower. 585 00:38:37,948 --> 00:38:40,484 But look at the tenacious Lola Vice, just holding on. 586 00:38:40,551 --> 00:38:43,954 We know both had a fighting background, but some would say 587 00:38:44,021 --> 00:38:47,191 that Lola Vice actually may have the edge in that category. 588 00:38:47,258 --> 00:38:53,764 [Book] No, no, she has a hell of a… Oh! Beautiful counter. 589 00:38:53,831 --> 00:38:55,032 [Vic] Into the cover, hook of the leg and a kick out. 590 00:38:55,099 --> 00:38:57,168 [Book] Nikkita has come out of a knee injury, 591 00:38:57,234 --> 00:39:01,872 Lola Vice definitely has an advantage, because she should be thinking one thing. 592 00:39:01,939 --> 00:39:06,110 Seems like she's giving Nikkita little leeway, because she-- There we go. 593 00:39:06,944 --> 00:39:09,847 -That's exactly what I'm talking about. -[Vic] Right on top, round and pound. 594 00:39:09,914 --> 00:39:12,049 We talked about Nikkita Lyons and the knee injuries. 595 00:39:12,116 --> 00:39:15,186 You think about Lola Vice and everything going on. 596 00:39:18,155 --> 00:39:19,824 Flying so close to the bottom rope. 597 00:39:20,491 --> 00:39:23,928 Rolling into the cover, and again, look at Nikkita Lyons. Lyons finally reaching out. 598 00:39:23,994 --> 00:39:26,597 But for a moment, she was trying to fight her way free. 599 00:39:26,664 --> 00:39:29,834 She has a true fighting spirit. When I talk about Lola Vice, 600 00:39:29,900 --> 00:39:33,738 do you think she's regretting some of her recent decisions in the locker room? 601 00:39:33,804 --> 00:39:35,506 [Book] Of course, just a little bit, 602 00:39:35,573 --> 00:39:40,511 because, how many times have I said it? You can't trust anybody in this business. 603 00:39:40,578 --> 00:39:45,282 [Vic] Oh! Lola Vice, just one woman ruined the new bonds that she has created, 604 00:39:45,349 --> 00:39:49,854 -as this is now starting to break down. -[Book] Educated feet, Vic. 605 00:39:49,920 --> 00:39:54,992 [Vic] The striking ability from Vice, swung wildly. Nikkita Lyons right back in. 606 00:39:55,326 --> 00:40:00,264 Lola slipping down. And look at the quick feet one more time. Lighting up Lyons. 607 00:40:00,331 --> 00:40:04,969 [Book] Right to the thighs, right above the knee action right there now. 608 00:40:05,035 --> 00:40:07,972 Now Lola Vice's looking to finish this thing. 609 00:40:08,038 --> 00:40:12,676 Oh, curtain call. Here we go! Oh, oh, oh. 610 00:40:14,412 --> 00:40:18,015 [Vic] Charging right in. And Lola Vice in control. 611 00:40:19,950 --> 00:40:21,986 Right into the lower back. 612 00:40:22,052 --> 00:40:27,725 And maybe Nikkita Lyons wasn't quite… Jada Parker! 613 00:40:28,359 --> 00:40:31,562 Well, Parker just paid 614 00:40:31,629 --> 00:40:33,597 for running down here and run along interference. 615 00:40:33,664 --> 00:40:38,002 But Nikkita Lyons with a super kick. 616 00:40:40,471 --> 00:40:41,839 [Book] Oh! 617 00:40:41,906 --> 00:40:43,974 [Vic] The referee was trying to keep Lyons at bay. 618 00:40:44,041 --> 00:40:49,013 Nikkita trying to get to the outside. Jada Parker just dropped Lola Vice. 619 00:40:49,079 --> 00:40:52,550 [Book] You can't trust anymore. 620 00:40:54,785 --> 00:40:57,855 [Vic] And with a lion's roar. 621 00:40:58,856 --> 00:41:01,892 -Welcome back, Nikkita. -[bell ringing] 622 00:41:01,959 --> 00:41:05,162 [dance music playing] 623 00:41:05,229 --> 00:41:11,001 [announcer] Here is your winner, Nikkita Lyons. 624 00:41:13,771 --> 00:41:17,741 [Vic] And Lola staring a hole through Jada Parker. 625 00:41:17,808 --> 00:41:21,178 And take a look at this, hypnotic one more time. 626 00:41:21,245 --> 00:41:25,816 Almost separating soul from the body of Lola Vice. 627 00:41:25,883 --> 00:41:30,254 And then Nikkita Lyons roaring back, 628 00:41:30,321 --> 00:41:34,925 victorious in her return here to NXT. 629 00:41:37,461 --> 00:41:43,167 Lyons ready to put the Women's Division on notice, as Jada Parker 630 00:41:43,234 --> 00:41:44,835 just put Lola on notice. 631 00:41:48,072 --> 00:41:51,375 Stephanie, congratulations on your debut and on your victory. 632 00:41:51,442 --> 00:41:53,377 That's seriously something that you should be proud of. 633 00:41:53,444 --> 00:41:56,447 Oh, also, the idea of you two against Cora and Roxanne at Halloween Havoc. 634 00:41:56,513 --> 00:41:58,949 love it. I think it's perfect. 635 00:41:59,016 --> 00:42:01,218 -We got this. -[woman] Wow. 636 00:42:01,285 --> 00:42:05,689 Okay, so all they have to do is ask and they get whatever they want. 637 00:42:06,190 --> 00:42:07,825 Um, we want a North American Title match too. 638 00:42:07,892 --> 00:42:10,761 -You love that idea too, right? Done. -Uh, no. 639 00:42:10,828 --> 00:42:14,298 So, these two actually have a valid reason for wanting to face Cora 640 00:42:14,365 --> 00:42:18,235 and Roxanne, you three just have a request and like to talk. 641 00:42:18,302 --> 00:42:22,072 You see, this is the office spinning stuff just like they always do. 642 00:42:22,139 --> 00:42:25,509 -That's so true. -Actually, I am fair. 643 00:42:25,576 --> 00:42:28,012 And if you guys really want a North American Title opportunity, 644 00:42:28,078 --> 00:42:30,915 then two of you can take on them next week. 645 00:42:33,751 --> 00:42:35,753 How bad do you want it? 646 00:42:36,887 --> 00:42:39,790 Fine. You know what? Fine. We'll do it. Okay? Fine. 647 00:42:39,857 --> 00:42:42,092 Let's go girls. See you guys next week. 648 00:42:44,795 --> 00:42:46,597 [Vic] What a match up for next week. 649 00:42:46,664 --> 00:42:48,766 But there is Je'Von Evans with Cedric Alexander. 650 00:42:48,832 --> 00:42:52,770 Je'Von on the heels. The biggest match up of his career against Randy Orton. 651 00:42:52,836 --> 00:42:57,207 Looking to have a huge opportunity again tonight. 652 00:42:57,274 --> 00:43:00,010 Can he win our Triple Threat main event 653 00:43:00,077 --> 00:43:04,248 and compete for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc? 654 00:43:04,315 --> 00:43:07,351 [Chase U's music playing] 655 00:43:15,960 --> 00:43:17,227 [bell ringing] 656 00:43:17,294 --> 00:43:21,598 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 657 00:43:21,665 --> 00:43:25,970 Introducing first, accompanied by Thea Hail, representing Chase U, 658 00:43:26,036 --> 00:43:32,376 weighing 195 pounds, Riley Osborne. 659 00:43:32,443 --> 00:43:37,181 [Vic] Osborne tonight, fighting for his friends, fighting for his mentor. 660 00:43:37,247 --> 00:43:42,353 Fighting for Chase University, as he goes one-on-one with Ridge Holland. 661 00:43:42,419 --> 00:43:46,490 This match up is next, live on NXT. 662 00:43:50,494 --> 00:43:52,863 -Let's go back to… -I systematically destroyed… 663 00:43:52,930 --> 00:43:57,067 [Vic] …last week here on NXT, was Riley Osborne who attacked Ridge Holland. 664 00:43:57,134 --> 00:44:02,706 As you can see, during Ridge's interview. Osborne has been seeing Chase U red, 665 00:44:02,773 --> 00:44:06,910 all because his friends have been taken out by Ridge's rage. 666 00:44:06,977 --> 00:44:10,214 Which leads us to this match up tonight. 667 00:44:10,280 --> 00:44:13,283 [Ridge Holland's music playing] 668 00:44:15,152 --> 00:44:19,990 [announcer] And his opponent, weighing in at 253 pounds, 669 00:44:20,057 --> 00:44:21,792 Ridge… 670 00:44:21,892 --> 00:44:26,063 [Vic] And Osborne just jumped right off the steel steps. 671 00:44:26,130 --> 00:44:29,133 Put his foot on the gas. I haven't heard a bell, 672 00:44:29,199 --> 00:44:33,437 but Osborne has taken it right to Ridge Holland, and rightfully so, Booker. 673 00:44:33,504 --> 00:44:37,374 [Book] He's gonna score the settlement. I like the attitude. 674 00:44:37,441 --> 00:44:40,844 [Vic] Ridge Holland has been on a mission and he's made it clear, 675 00:44:40,911 --> 00:44:42,346 as finally the bell has sounded. 676 00:44:42,413 --> 00:44:47,518 His mission is to tear Chase U down brick by brick. 677 00:44:48,886 --> 00:44:54,725 But Riley Osborne picking up where he left off. And I gotta ask you this. 678 00:44:54,792 --> 00:44:58,629 I know he's coming out of the gate hot, but are you questioning the motives 679 00:44:58,696 --> 00:44:59,630 -of Riley Osborne? -[Book] No, no. 680 00:44:59,696 --> 00:45:04,668 Riley Osborne, he never bought in, he never trusted Ridge Holland. 681 00:45:04,735 --> 00:45:07,304 -And maybe he was right. -[Vic] That is very true. 682 00:45:07,371 --> 00:45:10,708 We just saw that attack from last week. We relived that chaos. 683 00:45:10,774 --> 00:45:15,646 Truly showing his love for Chase University, and a near fall. 684 00:45:15,712 --> 00:45:19,416 How will this match up be different than the first encounter between these two? 685 00:45:19,483 --> 00:45:22,019 Riley Osborne has to have a new trick up his sleeve. 686 00:45:22,086 --> 00:45:24,288 [Book] Riley is the last one left, man. 687 00:45:24,388 --> 00:45:27,224 This is the last line of defense for Chase U. 688 00:45:27,291 --> 00:45:29,927 And I don't think it's going to be enough, to be honest. 689 00:45:29,993 --> 00:45:33,097 [Vic] Trying to go up, trying to go over, trying to do anything. 690 00:45:33,163 --> 00:45:37,534 [Book] Look at the muscle. Look at the muscle. All meat. 691 00:45:37,601 --> 00:45:39,536 [Vic] That might be it. 692 00:45:39,603 --> 00:45:43,507 You know, we talk about the scandals, we talk about debt, we talk about doubt. 693 00:45:43,574 --> 00:45:46,043 Chase U has overcome a lot. 694 00:45:46,110 --> 00:45:52,916 But Ridge seems to be an obstacle that Chase U just can't overcome. 695 00:45:52,983 --> 00:45:55,986 And Riley Osborne's trying the best that he can. 696 00:45:56,053 --> 00:45:58,622 He's coming out of the gate as fast as he did. 697 00:45:58,689 --> 00:46:01,892 He tried to throw everything he could at Ridge Holland, 698 00:46:01,959 --> 00:46:06,830 but Ridge Holland has to stop everything. All that momentum is gone. 699 00:46:06,897 --> 00:46:09,333 [Book] What do they say about a pit bull? 700 00:46:09,399 --> 00:46:14,371 Don't buy one, because it will turn on you. That's Ridge Holland. 701 00:46:14,438 --> 00:46:18,175 [Vic] I gotta give credit where credit is due. You didn't rely on Ridge Holland. 702 00:46:18,242 --> 00:46:19,777 [Book] No, I told you, man. 703 00:46:19,843 --> 00:46:22,412 But the thing is, I said, unleash the beast. 704 00:46:22,479 --> 00:46:25,282 I said, let this man be himself. And right now… 705 00:46:25,349 --> 00:46:27,351 Hey, hey, hey. 706 00:46:28,385 --> 00:46:31,488 -[Book] Yes, here we go. -[Vic] Osborne. 707 00:46:35,392 --> 00:46:42,399 Right here, anything he could do, and a big tornado DDT, as the referee 708 00:46:43,834 --> 00:46:47,604 has not stopped his count. I believe our official is at four or five, 709 00:46:47,671 --> 00:46:49,973 as Osborne getting Ridge right back into the ring. 710 00:46:50,040 --> 00:46:53,277 And maybe this second, this third win, is what Osborne needed. 711 00:46:53,343 --> 00:46:56,914 He's got to throw caution to the wind right now. 712 00:46:57,347 --> 00:47:00,317 To defeat Ridge Holland, Riley's gonna have to do… 713 00:47:01,285 --> 00:47:03,654 I don't know how you keep Ridge Holland down. 714 00:47:03,720 --> 00:47:07,891 [Book] Ridge Holland is a machine. He's a monster, man. 715 00:47:07,958 --> 00:47:10,928 Like I said, how do you stop him? How do you stop him? 716 00:47:11,028 --> 00:47:13,463 I don't know either, man. 717 00:47:13,530 --> 00:47:16,300 [Vic] And Ridge's rage has been unleashed like never before. 718 00:47:16,366 --> 00:47:20,370 We thought it was maybe bad breaks, being unlucky to a degree, 719 00:47:20,437 --> 00:47:23,574 if you go through Ridge's career. But what he did at No Mercy, 720 00:47:23,640 --> 00:47:27,778 he put Duke Hudson out of action. He scared the hell out of Thea Hail. 721 00:47:27,845 --> 00:47:33,283 And right now he is legitimately looking to plant Riley Osborne through the ring! 722 00:47:33,350 --> 00:47:35,686 [Book] Oh, baby. 723 00:47:39,623 --> 00:47:42,726 [Vic] And I know Halloween Havoc is right around the corner, 724 00:47:42,793 --> 00:47:44,661 but like a monster in a horror movie, 725 00:47:44,728 --> 00:47:49,967 Ridge Holland just popped up to continue to destroy his opposition. 726 00:47:50,067 --> 00:47:55,873 [Book] He came back here to NXT to start this thing over, to get a restart. 727 00:47:55,973 --> 00:47:58,275 -And right now he's… -[Vic] Pin the man. 728 00:47:58,342 --> 00:48:01,511 [Book] No, no, no, no. It's about pain. It's about pain. 729 00:48:01,578 --> 00:48:04,014 You asked for this, man. 730 00:48:04,081 --> 00:48:07,718 [Vic] Ridge Holland blames Chase U for losing the Tag Titles. 731 00:48:07,784 --> 00:48:11,088 The first gold he ever wore, after a journey of six years. 732 00:48:11,154 --> 00:48:14,558 He was part of Chase U, wasn't he? 733 00:48:14,625 --> 00:48:18,929 [Book speaking inaudible] 734 00:48:19,763 --> 00:48:24,701 -[Vic] And that redeemer, DDT. -[Book] Good night. 735 00:48:24,768 --> 00:48:28,138 -[bell ringing] -[Vic] Another brick of Chase U destroyed. 736 00:48:28,205 --> 00:48:29,006 [music playing] 737 00:48:29,106 --> 00:48:34,745 [announcer] Here is your winner, Ridge Holland. 738 00:48:34,811 --> 00:48:37,014 [Vic] Come on, ref! 739 00:48:37,080 --> 00:48:40,450 We're going to need security. We've seen this before. 740 00:48:41,885 --> 00:48:43,887 This is that rage. 741 00:48:46,356 --> 00:48:51,061 We've seen Ridge Holland overstep one too many times. 742 00:48:55,799 --> 00:48:57,734 [referee] Hey, come on. It's done. 743 00:48:59,603 --> 00:49:02,706 -[Book] Pack it up, Vic. -[Vic] You can say that again. 744 00:49:02,773 --> 00:49:04,708 Come on, Ridge! 745 00:49:23,493 --> 00:49:26,530 [crowd chanting] Moonsault! 746 00:49:29,333 --> 00:49:33,603 [Vic] He doesn't give a damn what he's about to do, Booker. 747 00:49:33,670 --> 00:49:36,106 He's got no remorse. 748 00:49:39,209 --> 00:49:42,212 [patriotic music playing] 749 00:49:44,281 --> 00:49:46,083 [Vic] Booker, he's back! 750 00:49:47,217 --> 00:49:49,553 It's Andre Chase! 751 00:49:49,753 --> 00:49:51,221 [Book] In the nick of time. 752 00:49:52,789 --> 00:49:54,224 [Vic] Andre Chase has returned! 753 00:49:57,694 --> 00:50:04,701 And he's delivering an Andre Chase university sized ass whooping! 754 00:50:10,007 --> 00:50:13,009 [patriotic music playing] 755 00:50:31,962 --> 00:50:37,033 [Vic] Quite the return, as you said, just in the nick of time, 756 00:50:37,701 --> 00:50:39,703 for Andre Chase. 757 00:50:42,806 --> 00:50:45,742 We want to go back to a match up before we went live. 758 00:50:45,809 --> 00:50:47,711 [crowd] One, two, three! 759 00:50:47,778 --> 00:50:52,816 [Vic] Last week, Sol Ruca was able to defeat Wendy Choo, but it's what 760 00:50:52,883 --> 00:50:56,019 happened afterwards, as Wendy Choo was trying to sneak up on Sol Ruca. 761 00:50:56,086 --> 00:51:02,659 In came Tatum Paxley, who got some payback on Choo, saving soul in St. Louis. 762 00:51:04,528 --> 00:51:06,663 -[Byron] Hi, Tatum. -Byron. 763 00:51:06,730 --> 00:51:09,866 -Here, you can play with this. -Oh, well, thank you very much. 764 00:51:10,634 --> 00:51:15,439 Last week we saw you attack Wendy Choo during her match against Sol Ruca. 765 00:51:15,505 --> 00:51:17,507 -Do you… -Forget? 766 00:51:18,975 --> 00:51:21,445 Byron, I never forget. 767 00:51:21,511 --> 00:51:25,082 Do you think Wendy forgot when she pretended to be my friend, 768 00:51:25,148 --> 00:51:29,853 played with my dolls, all to just stab me in the back? 769 00:51:30,887 --> 00:51:36,893 She might have, but I didn't. And I just know that she is thinking that she… 770 00:51:39,296 --> 00:51:41,731 You saw how I did Lola, right? 771 00:51:41,798 --> 00:51:46,069 Man, look, I know she got hands and all, but baby, Jada Parker is the one who's 772 00:51:46,136 --> 00:51:50,407 on point in this Women's Division, and Lola is going to learn she cannot… 773 00:51:50,474 --> 00:51:52,175 Rude! 774 00:51:52,242 --> 00:51:55,779 I know you're playing with Lola right now, but you just interrupted my playtime. 775 00:51:55,846 --> 00:51:57,347 Listen, freak. 776 00:51:57,414 --> 00:52:04,254 I don't doubt that you can handle Wendy Choo, but baby, I don't play at all. 777 00:52:05,288 --> 00:52:07,491 Adios. 778 00:52:09,860 --> 00:52:14,831 [Vic] Booker, so much going on, including this, because it has been made official. 779 00:52:14,898 --> 00:52:18,101 Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, will team to take on Cora Jade 780 00:52:18,168 --> 00:52:21,771 and the NXT Women's Champion, Roxanne Perez. 781 00:52:21,838 --> 00:52:26,276 This is a dream Tag Team match up that takes place a week from Sunday, 782 00:52:26,376 --> 00:52:28,879 at Halloween Havoc. 783 00:52:31,348 --> 00:52:33,850 When we talk about our next Premium Live event, 784 00:52:33,917 --> 00:52:38,622 Halloween Havoc, who will face Trick Williams for the NXT Championship? 785 00:52:38,688 --> 00:52:41,324 Still to come, a massive Triple Threat main event. 786 00:52:41,391 --> 00:52:44,928 You see the three players, which one of those three will walk out 787 00:52:44,995 --> 00:52:48,398 the number one contender and head to Halloween Havoc to face 788 00:52:48,465 --> 00:52:54,137 Trick Williams for the NXT Championship? We will find out in tonight's main event. 789 00:52:54,204 --> 00:52:57,741 [hip hop music playing] 790 00:52:57,807 --> 00:53:00,677 [Vic] There you see Ashante "Thee" Adonis on the left, 791 00:53:00,744 --> 00:53:03,046 Brooks Jensen on the right. 792 00:53:03,113 --> 00:53:07,584 After a little argument earlier tonight, it's led to a one-on-one match up, next. 793 00:53:10,387 --> 00:53:13,390 [Ashante's music playing] 794 00:53:18,028 --> 00:53:19,029 [bell ringing] 795 00:53:19,095 --> 00:53:23,600 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 796 00:53:23,667 --> 00:53:27,604 Making his way to the ring, weighing in at 215 pounds, 797 00:53:27,671 --> 00:53:32,809 Ashante "Thee" Adonis. 798 00:53:32,876 --> 00:53:39,883 [Vic] Let's go back three weeks ago here on NXT, where Ashante "Thee" Adonis was, 799 00:53:40,417 --> 00:53:44,688 well, being Ashante "Thee" Adonis, he was in a Tag Team match up, 800 00:53:44,754 --> 00:53:48,058 where he decided to come out, hand a rose, as you would say, 801 00:53:48,124 --> 00:53:52,729 to a lucky woman in the audience. But that led to a distraction. 802 00:53:52,796 --> 00:53:56,366 Karmen Petrovic wasn't even there for her teammate, 803 00:53:56,433 --> 00:54:00,937 as Brinley and Karmen would lose here on NXT. 804 00:54:01,004 --> 00:54:03,640 And that's kind of what was talked about earlier tonight. 805 00:54:03,707 --> 00:54:07,577 [Book] A lot of jealousy going around. The ladies love this man. 806 00:54:07,644 --> 00:54:12,215 The ladies love him, Vic. He's Ashante "Thee" Adonis, man. 807 00:54:12,282 --> 00:54:16,653 He's a very, very debonair dude, if you understand. 808 00:54:16,720 --> 00:54:20,390 [Vic] I get what you're saying, he's in competition tonight against Brooks Jensen 809 00:54:20,457 --> 00:54:23,159 after the argument these two had earlier tonight. 810 00:54:23,226 --> 00:54:26,730 But I will admit, getting back to what my original point was, I was actually shocked 811 00:54:26,796 --> 00:54:30,834 and taken back that Adonis apologized to Brinley Reece and Karmen. 812 00:54:30,900 --> 00:54:33,603 [Book] You know what? He's a real key player, Vic. 813 00:54:33,670 --> 00:54:37,841 That's the latest, man. If you didn't understand what I wanted to say. 814 00:54:37,907 --> 00:54:39,909 [Vic] I get what you're putting down. I'm picking it back up. 815 00:54:39,976 --> 00:54:46,216 But it's quite odd to ask this, but is Adonis possibly misunderstood 816 00:54:46,283 --> 00:54:47,150 by the WWE Universe? 817 00:54:47,217 --> 00:54:50,453 It was very out of character to go and apologize if you were Adonis. 818 00:54:50,520 --> 00:54:53,223 [Book] Look at the guy, man. I mean, he's got a great body. 819 00:54:53,290 --> 00:54:55,258 He's got a great look. The ladies love him. 820 00:54:55,325 --> 00:54:56,593 He's trying to move up here and didn't exceed… 821 00:54:56,660 --> 00:54:58,728 [Vic] That was a great closing line. 822 00:54:58,795 --> 00:55:02,198 Only got one. Shawn Spears on the outside, 823 00:55:02,265 --> 00:55:03,833 looking with concern, as I peeked up from the monitor. 824 00:55:03,900 --> 00:55:08,104 But right now there's gotta be a smile on his face, as Adonis got dropped 825 00:55:08,171 --> 00:55:12,075 throat first off the top rope, and Brooks Jensen in control. 826 00:55:12,142 --> 00:55:17,514 And how about Shawn Spears speaking upon proper etiquette earlier tonight? 827 00:55:17,580 --> 00:55:21,951 [Book] Very interesting, man. I call Shawn Spears the GPS. 828 00:55:22,018 --> 00:55:26,790 You just give him the information, and he will definitely get you there. 829 00:55:26,856 --> 00:55:29,926 Just like Brooks right now. He's looking good. 830 00:55:30,560 --> 00:55:32,429 [Vic] There's Spears barking out the orders. 831 00:55:32,495 --> 00:55:37,634 And there's no doubt that Jensen has bought into whatever Shawn Spears 832 00:55:37,701 --> 00:55:39,369 has been selling. 833 00:55:39,436 --> 00:55:43,039 [Book] There's a different Brooks Jensen as well. He's motivated. 834 00:55:43,106 --> 00:55:46,443 He seems to be totally focused. 835 00:55:46,743 --> 00:55:49,479 [Vic] Well, the official didn't see the thumb to the eye. 836 00:55:49,546 --> 00:55:53,750 I believe a rake to the face, as a matter of fact, as Adonis back on top. 837 00:55:54,751 --> 00:55:58,088 And maybe it's Adonis who's maturing right in front of our eyes. 838 00:55:58,154 --> 00:56:00,156 -[Book] He knows the game. -[Vic] He does. 839 00:56:00,223 --> 00:56:05,095 [Book] He's no Johnny Cobb lately or anything like that. Oh. Oh, got caught. 840 00:56:05,161 --> 00:56:07,997 That was a cheap shot. That was a cheap shot. 841 00:56:08,064 --> 00:56:10,066 [Vic] The official letting it play out here. 842 00:56:10,133 --> 00:56:14,237 It's his discretion. I was glad to see, by the way, Mr. Stone step in 843 00:56:14,304 --> 00:56:17,941 and help make this match before it turned into an all out backstage brawl 844 00:56:18,007 --> 00:56:21,111 between these two, as a kick out at one by Adonis. 845 00:56:21,177 --> 00:56:23,079 Brooks Jensen is in control. 846 00:56:23,146 --> 00:56:27,817 And for Jensen, he certainly appeared at a point in time when he was just 847 00:56:27,884 --> 00:56:30,487 showing up randomly here at NXT, coming to the announce desk. 848 00:56:30,587 --> 00:56:34,324 He was lost, but he now seems to be found. 849 00:56:34,390 --> 00:56:38,495 [Book] Why don't you tell it like it is, man? Please, for once. 850 00:56:38,561 --> 00:56:43,299 [Vic] There's Ethan Page right now, who is warming up for his number one contending 851 00:56:43,366 --> 00:56:46,169 Triple Threat match up in our main event tonight. 852 00:56:46,236 --> 00:56:49,339 Can Ethan Page head to the main event of Halloween Havoc? 853 00:56:49,406 --> 00:56:52,976 [Book] Ethan Page don't have to worry about friends leaving him high and dry 854 00:56:53,042 --> 00:56:56,513 -like Brooks Jensen, I can tell you that. -[Vic] No one left him. 855 00:56:56,613 --> 00:56:59,082 They had a conversation. They talked about it. 856 00:56:59,149 --> 00:57:01,518 It's not like they didn't see each other. They still train together. 857 00:57:01,618 --> 00:57:06,623 Josh Briggs, as a matter of fact, came out here and was still trying to help 858 00:57:06,689 --> 00:57:08,525 Brooks Jensen. Jensen was lost. 859 00:57:08,591 --> 00:57:12,028 And of course you want to bring up that. Jensen struggled with his own 860 00:57:12,095 --> 00:57:13,430 dating insecurities in the past. 861 00:57:13,496 --> 00:57:16,633 Maybe he saw what Adonis was doing and got a little bit jealous. 862 00:57:16,699 --> 00:57:17,567 Maybe he didn't like it. 863 00:57:17,634 --> 00:57:22,839 [Book] That's why Shawn Spears is very instrumental in the life of Brooks Jensen. 864 00:57:22,906 --> 00:57:26,242 -Oh, beautiful, beautiful. -[Vic] We talked about dating. 865 00:57:26,309 --> 00:57:28,111 You want Shawn Spears to be your wingman? Is that what you said? 866 00:57:28,178 --> 00:57:29,512 You want him to be your Goose to your Maverick? 867 00:57:29,612 --> 00:57:33,516 [Book] Shawn Spears is doing a hell of a job right now guiding Brook Jensen 868 00:57:33,616 --> 00:57:36,786 to a place that's out of that dark place that he was in. 869 00:57:36,853 --> 00:57:38,655 Wouldn't you agree with me on that? 870 00:57:38,721 --> 00:57:41,758 [Vic] Yes, and for the third time, going right to the throat. 871 00:57:41,825 --> 00:57:44,294 The official, though, that time had something to say. 872 00:57:44,360 --> 00:57:47,163 There's that air drop dropkick by Ashante "Thee" Adonis. 873 00:57:47,230 --> 00:57:52,302 Both men are down in this match up. 874 00:57:52,368 --> 00:57:55,972 -That's Karmen Petrovic. -[Book] That's good idea, dog. 875 00:58:01,244 --> 00:58:02,812 [Vic] Wait a minute, wait a minute. 876 00:58:02,879 --> 00:58:07,750 Those were those rose petals from earlier tonight, that were destroyed and crushed 877 00:58:07,817 --> 00:58:12,188 by Brooks Jensen when Adonis was trying to apologize. 878 00:58:16,092 --> 00:58:18,394 Adonis seems to be taken back. 879 00:58:18,461 --> 00:58:19,562 We got to remember there's still a match up going on. 880 00:58:19,629 --> 00:58:25,168 [Book] Vic, when you get a message like that, you stop everything. 881 00:58:26,603 --> 00:58:29,772 [Vic] Well, he hasn't stopped. He's right back in on it, is Adonis. 882 00:58:29,839 --> 00:58:32,041 Maybe that fired him up a bit. 883 00:58:32,108 --> 00:58:34,978 [Book] Oh, that was a hell of a motivator. Trust me. 884 00:58:35,778 --> 00:58:41,618 [Vic] And Adonis now feeling the love from the NXT Universe. 885 00:58:44,287 --> 00:58:46,489 And a shot-- 886 00:58:47,557 --> 00:58:50,093 Spears! And that momentary distraction. 887 00:58:50,159 --> 00:58:55,565 Again, the numbers advantage opening the door for Brooks Jensen. 888 00:58:56,799 --> 00:58:59,002 They can't hold me down. 889 00:58:59,068 --> 00:59:02,071 -[bell ringing] -[music playing] 890 00:59:02,872 --> 00:59:07,210 [announcer] Here is your winner, Brooks Jensen. 891 00:59:07,377 --> 00:59:14,384 [Vic] Just like those rose petals, Jensen just crushed Adonis' hope here tonight. 892 00:59:14,784 --> 00:59:16,452 That was Karmen Petrovic. 893 00:59:16,519 --> 00:59:19,455 And again, it was Adonis who earlier tonight tried to apologize to Reece 894 00:59:19,522 --> 00:59:24,894 and Petrovic, had those roses he gave them destroyed. 895 00:59:24,961 --> 00:59:28,097 Petrovic brought those pedals back out here. You called it a motivator. 896 00:59:28,164 --> 00:59:30,633 Shawn Spears might have thought the same thing. 897 00:59:30,700 --> 00:59:34,871 He decided to be a distraction, to open the door and motivate Brooks Jensen, 898 00:59:34,938 --> 00:59:40,777 who delivered this devastating DDT hangman style from the top rope. 899 00:59:42,946 --> 00:59:47,150 And a big victory for Brooks Jensen. 900 00:59:56,826 --> 01:00:00,930 We got to put focus on the main event, because there is Je'Von Evans. 901 01:00:00,997 --> 01:00:05,435 Is it his time? Will he be the number one contender? 902 01:00:05,501 --> 01:00:09,339 Or will it be Wes Lee, who has won gold here in NXT, 903 01:00:09,405 --> 01:00:12,408 the North American Title and the Tag Team Championship? 904 01:00:12,475 --> 01:00:16,212 But he has never called himself the NXT Champion. 905 01:00:16,279 --> 01:00:22,685 Someone who has, is the former NXT Champion, All Ego Ethan Page. 906 01:00:22,752 --> 01:00:25,822 Three men, but only one can be the number one contender. 907 01:00:25,888 --> 01:00:28,858 Who's heading to Halloween Havoc? We find out next. 908 01:00:35,732 --> 01:00:37,166 [King] Woo. Did you see that? 909 01:00:37,233 --> 01:00:41,337 Got a huge win and it was right down the middle, just like you said. 910 01:00:41,404 --> 01:00:45,375 Wren, sorry about your loss. But I can't thank you enough, bro. 911 01:00:45,441 --> 01:00:48,811 You guys have one hell of a mentor here, right? 912 01:00:48,878 --> 01:00:52,515 Oh, and one more thing. I think now I might be ready for that rounds match. 913 01:00:52,582 --> 01:00:55,051 -No, I don't think you are. -I'm just kidding. But maybe not. 914 01:00:55,118 --> 01:00:58,588 [Tony] No, you should be, man. He has a hell of a stash. 915 01:00:58,654 --> 01:01:03,292 [King] Tony D, your North American Champion. Looking sharp, looking dapper. 916 01:01:03,359 --> 01:01:05,628 Get that freak, T. You see the look in Oba's eyes? 917 01:01:05,695 --> 01:01:08,931 Don't worry about him. He's just trying to regain a little mental edge 918 01:01:08,998 --> 01:01:11,567 -before Halloween Havoc. -Tables, Ladders and Scares. 919 01:01:11,634 --> 01:01:13,770 -What's that mean? -All it means is anything goes. 920 01:01:13,836 --> 01:01:18,875 Look, Oba's just trying to threaten us. Don, no one threatens this family. 921 01:01:18,941 --> 01:01:21,344 I know you got Oba in a few weeks at Halloween Havoc, 922 01:01:21,411 --> 01:01:23,112 so I know you gotta focus on that. 923 01:01:23,179 --> 01:01:27,417 But let me have Oba next week, so I can show him the true power of this family. 924 01:01:27,583 --> 01:01:29,619 I'll get it done. 925 01:01:31,888 --> 01:01:33,322 There you go, Booker. 926 01:01:33,389 --> 01:01:37,060 Again, The Family stepping up for The Don. 927 01:01:37,126 --> 01:01:42,899 That could be a huge mistake, because guess what, Oba's mad. 928 01:01:42,965 --> 01:01:46,502 Oba is very mad, and he is hungry. Looking forward to Halloween Havoc. 929 01:01:46,569 --> 01:01:51,841 But let's talk about what's going to take place next week live here on NXT, because 930 01:01:51,908 --> 01:01:55,378 things are heating up in the Women's Tag Team Division and after what happened 931 01:01:55,445 --> 01:02:00,149 on Raw last night, a pair of former NXT Women's Champions will return. 932 01:02:00,216 --> 01:02:03,619 And Kairi Sane and Io Sky, they issued the challenge, it was accepted. 933 01:02:03,686 --> 01:02:10,626 And they will face Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson live next week here on NXT. 934 01:02:11,027 --> 01:02:15,164 Also in Tag Team action, it'll be Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer. 935 01:02:15,231 --> 01:02:19,669 Before they team in Halloween Havoc, they will face Fatal Influence, 936 01:02:19,736 --> 01:02:22,839 who agreed to our general manager's ultimatum earlier tonight. 937 01:02:22,905 --> 01:02:25,341 It is a stacked night 938 01:02:25,408 --> 01:02:29,946 of action on the final NXT before our next Premium Live event, Halloween Havoc. 939 01:02:30,012 --> 01:02:34,050 But now we turn our attention to our main event. 940 01:02:34,117 --> 01:02:37,120 [Je'Von Evans' music playing] 941 01:02:48,264 --> 01:02:49,599 [bell ringing] 942 01:02:49,665 --> 01:02:55,705 [announcer] The following is a NXT Championship, number one contender, 943 01:02:55,772 --> 01:02:59,809 Triple Threat match. 944 01:02:59,876 --> 01:03:04,113 Introducing first, from Greensboro, North Carolina, weigh 180 pounds, 945 01:03:04,180 --> 01:03:07,450 Je'Von Evans. 946 01:03:07,517 --> 01:03:13,823 [Vic] Because we are about to find out who will challenge for the NXT Championship 947 01:03:13,890 --> 01:03:19,195 on the spookiest night of the year a week from Sunday, at Halloween Havoc. 948 01:03:19,262 --> 01:03:22,265 [Wes Lee's music playing] 949 01:03:28,204 --> 01:03:33,843 [announcer] Next, from Dayton, Ohio, weighing 178 pounds, 950 01:03:33,910 --> 01:03:36,779 Wes Lee. 951 01:03:36,846 --> 01:03:40,216 [Vic] He took a look at the Halloween Havoc Wheel is Wes Lee, 952 01:03:40,283 --> 01:03:44,320 headed to Pennsylvania. Said that with the all the dead weight 953 01:03:44,387 --> 01:03:48,057 off his back, he's ready to take the NXT Title. 954 01:03:48,124 --> 01:03:51,928 Which one of these three men will secure their position for the NXT Championship 955 01:03:52,028 --> 01:03:56,098 opportunity at Halloween Havoc? We find out next. 956 01:03:59,769 --> 01:04:02,772 [Ethan Page's music playing] 957 01:04:13,816 --> 01:04:16,118 [announcer] And making his way to the ring, 958 01:04:16,185 --> 01:04:22,792 from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, weighing in at 225 pounds, 959 01:04:22,859 --> 01:04:28,164 All Ego Ethan Page. 960 01:04:28,231 --> 01:04:33,803 [Vic] And Booker, Page's been unusually quiet. 961 01:04:33,870 --> 01:04:37,173 [Book] All Ego is no smile tonight. 962 01:04:37,240 --> 01:04:41,911 There goes a little smile, because he's focused 963 01:04:41,978 --> 01:04:48,985 on the task at hand, thinking that's regaining the NXT 964 01:04:49,051 --> 01:04:53,356 -Championship. Here we go, here we go. -[Vic] Take a look at all three. 965 01:04:53,422 --> 01:04:57,894 I mean what are the difficulties of this match up? As Wes Lee ran his 966 01:04:57,960 --> 01:05:00,496 mouth earlier and it just got shut by Je'Von Evans. 967 01:05:00,563 --> 01:05:05,701 And now Ethan Page looking to pick up and try to take out Je'Von Evans, 968 01:05:05,768 --> 01:05:09,305 because really, you want to try to break this down into a one-on-one style match up, 969 01:05:09,372 --> 01:05:12,842 as up, over, shoulders down, here comes Wes Lee and this is the dangers. 970 01:05:12,908 --> 01:05:14,610 It's one fall to a finish. 971 01:05:14,677 --> 01:05:16,312 [Book] You talked about that Triple Threat action. 972 01:05:16,379 --> 01:05:22,051 It's all out, all action, all the time in these type of match ups. Here we go. 973 01:05:22,118 --> 01:05:23,786 -Beautiful! -[Vic] Whoa! 974 01:05:23,853 --> 01:05:27,223 Page trying to hang on, for a moment he did, but… 975 01:05:31,327 --> 01:05:33,629 That didn't really work out the way he wanted it to. 976 01:05:33,696 --> 01:05:36,232 Crucifix pin, shoulders down. Evans having a kick out, first one. 977 01:05:36,299 --> 01:05:39,535 Pinfall, submission. Will be victorious again. 978 01:05:39,602 --> 01:05:43,506 There are no disqualifications in a Triple Threat match up. 979 01:05:43,572 --> 01:05:47,843 [Book] Seems to be some real heat between Evans and Wes Lee in this match up. 980 01:05:47,910 --> 01:05:52,915 What is it, what is it and why is it? Here we go! 981 01:05:53,282 --> 01:05:55,318 [Vic] Evans right now looking for a two… 982 01:05:56,218 --> 01:05:58,120 [Book] Wow. 983 01:05:58,187 --> 01:06:00,189 [Vic] Big drop kick! 984 01:06:05,561 --> 01:06:06,896 Piled up by Wes Lee. 985 01:06:08,798 --> 01:06:11,000 All three men in control. 986 01:06:12,034 --> 01:06:14,470 And it's time to look at tonight's NXT recap. 987 01:06:14,537 --> 01:06:17,540 [crowd chanting] NXT! 988 01:06:20,443 --> 01:06:21,177 [Vic] Do you agree, though? 989 01:06:21,243 --> 01:06:26,515 Even in defeat last week for Je'Von Evans, he showed Randy Orton and the whole WWE 990 01:06:26,582 --> 01:06:28,351 Universe that the future is indeed bright. 991 01:06:28,417 --> 01:06:32,722 [Book] You got to send this kid, 20 years old, in the ring with the legend killer, 992 01:06:32,788 --> 01:06:36,125 Randy Orton. And the thing is, he had to have nerve. 993 01:06:36,192 --> 01:06:39,061 -He had to be a little… -[Vic] He's in the ring with Page, 994 01:06:39,128 --> 01:06:42,698 looking for the cover and almost sent himself to Pennsylvania. 995 01:06:42,765 --> 01:06:45,334 [Book] That kid handled himself very well in there with Randy, trust me. 996 01:06:45,401 --> 01:06:49,171 Learned more in that match up than he could in the career. Here we go. 997 01:06:49,238 --> 01:06:51,640 -Wow. -[Vic] Big right foot. 998 01:06:51,741 --> 01:06:55,211 And there's no doubt Ethan Page wants his championship back. 999 01:06:55,277 --> 01:06:57,813 He even got on your bad side last week. 1000 01:06:57,880 --> 01:07:00,483 -When he interrupted. -[Book] I wouldn't say that. 1001 01:07:00,549 --> 01:07:02,551 I wouldn't say he got on my bad side. 1002 01:07:02,618 --> 01:07:05,421 I was a little upset, but I wouldn't say he was on my bad side. 1003 01:07:05,488 --> 01:07:09,125 I like this kid, Ethan Page. He has all the tools to get this. 1004 01:07:09,191 --> 01:07:12,228 [Vic] Honestly, to be fair, Booker, all joking aside, 1005 01:07:12,294 --> 01:07:17,733 this is the first taste of adversity Ethan Page has had since he's arrived in NXT. 1006 01:07:17,800 --> 01:07:21,604 [Book] You got to understand, everything happened so quick for Page, 40 days, 1007 01:07:21,670 --> 01:07:23,339 he was the NXT Champion. 1008 01:07:23,406 --> 01:07:26,909 And the thing is, he did a hell of a job. He did a hell of a job. 1009 01:07:26,976 --> 01:07:28,677 Trick Williams just did a little bit better. 1010 01:07:28,744 --> 01:07:32,114 [Vic] Page looking for that ego's edge. It was countered a little sliced bread 1011 01:07:32,181 --> 01:07:35,718 from Je'Von Evans, into the cover, and up and over 1012 01:07:35,785 --> 01:07:39,221 to break the count is Wes Lee. Lee was called bitter. 1013 01:07:39,288 --> 01:07:42,758 He was called selfish earlier. As he goes into the cover and a kick out. 1014 01:07:42,825 --> 01:07:47,496 It's hard to argue in some way what Je'Von Evans said to Wes Lee. 1015 01:07:47,563 --> 01:07:50,032 [Book] I would say frustrated. I would say frustrated. 1016 01:07:50,099 --> 01:07:54,370 Guys come back after being away thinking they could just move back in. Look here. 1017 01:07:54,437 --> 01:07:56,806 How many high school buddies you got? None, right? None. 1018 01:07:56,872 --> 01:07:59,442 Because we move on in life. That's what Wes Lee did. 1019 01:07:59,508 --> 01:08:03,813 Oh, it was Wes Lee who called his shot last week in St. Louis. 1020 01:08:03,879 --> 01:08:06,315 It was our general man, by the way, Ava, who made this a Triple Threat match. 1021 01:08:06,382 --> 01:08:10,786 Another great decision by our general manager. And Wes Lee now unloading. 1022 01:08:10,853 --> 01:08:15,724 And there's nothing the official can do, because there is no disqualification 1023 01:08:15,791 --> 01:08:17,860 in a Triple Threat match up. And you start 1024 01:08:17,927 --> 01:08:21,263 to wonder what sort of advice Cedric Alexander could have lent 1025 01:08:21,330 --> 01:08:24,166 to Je'Von Evans to prepare him for this match up. 1026 01:08:24,233 --> 01:08:25,534 [Book laughing] 1027 01:08:25,601 --> 01:08:28,737 -[Vic] What's so funny? -[Book] That's funny. 1028 01:08:28,804 --> 01:08:30,673 [Vic] Why is that funny? 1029 01:08:30,739 --> 01:08:33,642 As Evans firing back on Wes Lee. And look at Ethan Page. 1030 01:08:33,709 --> 01:08:37,847 Ethan Page is happy to have these two beat the hell out of each other, 1031 01:08:37,913 --> 01:08:39,081 so he can pick up the scraps. 1032 01:08:39,148 --> 01:08:43,519 [Book] I thought Je'Von Evans and Wes Lee would cancel each other out, 1033 01:08:43,586 --> 01:08:47,490 because they got a lot of heat, Vic. They got a lot of heat between each other. 1034 01:08:47,556 --> 01:08:52,895 [Vic] It looks like they inadvertently may be working together in tandem. 1035 01:08:52,962 --> 01:08:56,699 Knocking Page, rocking Ethan all the way out here. 1036 01:08:57,900 --> 01:08:59,268 And now it's down to these two. 1037 01:08:59,335 --> 01:09:03,372 And they were going at it, the war of words early earlier tonight. 1038 01:09:03,439 --> 01:09:06,976 And you start to wonder, Trick Williams, what's going through the NXT Champion's 1039 01:09:07,042 --> 01:09:08,777 mind as he's watching this match. 1040 01:09:08,844 --> 01:09:12,047 Because one of these three will become the number one contender 1041 01:09:12,114 --> 01:09:17,219 for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc. Oh, Wes Lee! 1042 01:09:22,892 --> 01:09:26,295 And again, there's no count out, there's no disqualification. 1043 01:09:27,329 --> 01:09:31,901 Pinball, submission, the only way you're winning this match. 1044 01:09:31,967 --> 01:09:33,569 [Book] Wow! 1045 01:09:35,504 --> 01:09:39,675 [Vic] And not the landing Wes Lee was hoping for. 1046 01:09:39,742 --> 01:09:46,715 Ethan Page, all smiles, and holy hell, Je'Von Evans just flew! 1047 01:09:48,918 --> 01:09:54,089 Who's heading to Halloween Havoc? Who's going to be the number one contender? 1048 01:09:59,929 --> 01:10:04,433 Who is heading to Halloween Havoc, a week from Sunday, to challenge 1049 01:10:04,500 --> 01:10:09,271 for the NXT Championship? Trick Williams is watching right now. 1050 01:10:09,338 --> 01:10:12,608 All three of these men take it to each other. 1051 01:10:12,675 --> 01:10:16,111 And this main event is what NXT is all about. 1052 01:10:16,178 --> 01:10:20,282 Excitement personified here on a Tuesday night. 1053 01:10:20,349 --> 01:10:22,484 [Book] In a match up like this, 1054 01:10:22,551 --> 01:10:27,756 it's gonna come down to influence. Who wants it the most, Vic. 1055 01:10:27,823 --> 01:10:28,958 [crowd chanting] NXT! 1056 01:10:29,024 --> 01:10:34,196 [Vic] NXT Universe on their feet for this Triple Threat main event. 1057 01:10:34,263 --> 01:10:36,031 And for Je'Von Evans. 1058 01:10:36,098 --> 01:10:39,268 Is this his time? Is this his moment? 1059 01:10:39,335 --> 01:10:42,204 [Book] This is Wes Lee's moment. That's the question, Vic. 1060 01:10:42,271 --> 01:10:44,306 He's captured that North American Champion. 1061 01:10:44,373 --> 01:10:47,543 What a North American Champion he was. But he wants more. 1062 01:10:52,881 --> 01:10:57,052 Oh, oh, yeah. This is a fight, Vic. 1063 01:10:57,119 --> 01:11:00,055 [Vic] Who is gonna head to Halloween Havoc? 1064 01:11:00,122 --> 01:11:05,327 Both men, same idea. And as I look up, 1065 01:11:05,394 --> 01:11:11,433 -there's one man standing, Ethan Page. -[Book] Looking to clean up the scraps. 1066 01:11:11,500 --> 01:11:15,104 [Vic] And Page could become more dangerous than ever, 1067 01:11:15,170 --> 01:11:17,439 if he's able to pick up a win here tonight, 1068 01:11:17,506 --> 01:11:21,910 if he's able to have an opportunity to reclaim the NXT Championship. 1069 01:11:21,977 --> 01:11:25,614 Because you can look into the eyes of All Ego Ethan Page. 1070 01:11:25,681 --> 01:11:31,186 -Now, he's almost snapped. -[Book] The business man right here, Vic. 1071 01:11:31,253 --> 01:11:35,991 And right now he's doing just that. He's taking care of business. Gas! 1072 01:11:36,058 --> 01:11:39,728 [Vic] And everything Ethan Page is doing is not just to one superstar. 1073 01:11:39,795 --> 01:11:45,701 -He's punishing both men at the same time. -[Book] Very methodical, Vic. 1074 01:11:45,768 --> 01:11:49,438 [Vic] I asked you earlier, who is your favorite heading into this match up, 1075 01:11:49,505 --> 01:11:51,640 who you thought would head to Halloween Havoc. 1076 01:11:51,707 --> 01:11:54,410 You didn't have an answer, but I would reckon to believe 1077 01:11:54,510 --> 01:11:57,413 you'd be thinking it's Ethan Page right now at this moment. 1078 01:11:57,479 --> 01:11:59,682 [Book] The guy that's in total control right now, 1079 01:11:59,748 --> 01:12:05,120 and he's just been picking his spots, is this guy, Ethan Page. 1080 01:12:06,622 --> 01:12:10,726 [Vic] Page now, big power slam from the ground. 1081 01:12:10,793 --> 01:12:16,365 Is that enough to become… No! Wes Lee, just able to break that up. 1082 01:12:16,432 --> 01:12:21,203 Derek Sanders not quite able to make that three-count. 1083 01:12:21,270 --> 01:12:25,874 Wes Lee keeping his hopes alive to become the number one contender. 1084 01:12:25,941 --> 01:12:28,677 What a match up. What a main event. 1085 01:12:29,011 --> 01:12:34,483 [Book] Gotta be smart to match up like this. You gotta wait on those openings. 1086 01:12:34,616 --> 01:12:38,120 [Vic] You see the welt starting to form on the back of Ethan Page. 1087 01:12:38,187 --> 01:12:41,090 Another big right hand from Wes Lee. There's Je'Von Evans, though. 1088 01:12:41,156 --> 01:12:45,127 And you said it earlier to me, Booker, that boy is bouncing. 1089 01:12:45,194 --> 01:12:47,329 [Book] No, no, the kid has talent. 1090 01:12:47,396 --> 01:12:50,165 He went out there and went toe-to-toe with Randy Orton. 1091 01:12:50,232 --> 01:12:51,667 You got to give him a lot of credit for that. 1092 01:12:51,734 --> 01:12:54,870 And he's here tonight in the number one contenders match. 1093 01:12:54,937 --> 01:12:58,240 [Vic] Things starting to break down a little. Two for one action from Wes Lee. 1094 01:12:58,307 --> 01:13:00,876 Big DDT, just planted. 1095 01:13:00,943 --> 01:13:03,946 And now Wes Lee standing shooting star, into the cover on Ethan Page 1096 01:13:04,012 --> 01:13:06,415 to become the number one contender. 1097 01:13:06,482 --> 01:13:08,617 Page right shoulder just off the mat, but quickly. 1098 01:13:08,684 --> 01:13:14,022 Wes Lee, though, has been, as you've talked about, in this situation before, 1099 01:13:14,089 --> 01:13:16,692 Triple Threat rules, championship opportunities 1100 01:13:16,759 --> 01:13:19,161 and championships on the line. 1101 01:13:19,228 --> 01:13:23,265 He is battle tested on this brand, as the Universe coming to life. 1102 01:13:23,332 --> 01:13:26,335 [crowd chanting] NXT! 1103 01:13:26,402 --> 01:13:30,606 [Book] You know, Vic, when I first arrived here in NXT, I was ashamed to say it, 1104 01:13:30,672 --> 01:13:35,177 because the kid Wes Lee, I wasn't a believer, man, he made me a believer. 1105 01:13:35,244 --> 01:13:39,314 And now he's looking to cash in, perhaps on the biggest night of his life. 1106 01:13:41,049 --> 01:13:47,222 [Vic] All three of these men want the same exact thing, but only one will be able 1107 01:13:47,289 --> 01:13:52,494 to call themselves the number one contender and head to Halloween Havoc. 1108 01:13:52,561 --> 01:13:54,196 All three men are down. 1109 01:13:54,263 --> 01:13:59,268 And this now, Booker, has become the pivotal point of this match up. 1110 01:13:59,334 --> 01:14:02,337 [crowd chanting] NXT! 1111 01:14:05,808 --> 01:14:08,310 [Vic] Who wants it more? 1112 01:14:10,979 --> 01:14:12,981 Is it Wes Lee? 1113 01:14:14,049 --> 01:14:21,023 Is it The Young OG Je'Von Evans? Or is it the former NXT Champion, Ethan Page? 1114 01:14:28,263 --> 01:14:30,933 [Book] Oh, yeah. The people love it. 1115 01:14:31,133 --> 01:14:34,036 [Vic] Page was looking to do something high risk. 1116 01:14:34,102 --> 01:14:36,705 Wes Lee sensed it, was able to cut it off with the pass. 1117 01:14:37,906 --> 01:14:40,576 Oh, and this could be that knockout blow. 1118 01:14:40,676 --> 01:14:43,278 This could be that exclamation point 1119 01:14:43,345 --> 01:14:45,881 that I was going to say Wes Lee was looking for. 1120 01:14:45,948 --> 01:14:48,083 But wait a minute. 1121 01:14:49,051 --> 01:14:53,155 -The Young OG! -[Book] You can't quit. Oh my God, man. 1122 01:14:53,222 --> 01:14:56,792 [Vic] Spanish flag from the tippy tippy top. 1123 01:14:57,025 --> 01:15:00,429 Coming right back in, getting him some of Wes Lee. 1124 01:15:00,496 --> 01:15:02,831 -This is that moment! -[Book] He's gonna do it! 1125 01:15:07,669 --> 01:15:10,606 [Vic] Oh, Je'Von Evans. 1126 01:15:10,839 --> 01:15:12,875 [Book] Man, so close. 1127 01:15:12,941 --> 01:15:17,446 [Vic] Just like the rest of the NXT Universe, 1128 01:15:17,513 --> 01:15:24,519 in utter disbelief after Je'Von Evans delivered high impact after high impact. 1129 01:15:24,987 --> 01:15:29,391 Wasn't able to get that three. 1130 01:15:30,959 --> 01:15:33,128 Unreal. 1131 01:15:35,297 --> 01:15:37,099 Start to wonder now too. 1132 01:15:37,165 --> 01:15:41,470 -Who's got the most left in the tank? -[Book] Match of the ages right now. 1133 01:15:41,536 --> 01:15:43,605 [Vic] Ego's edge, ego's edge. 1134 01:15:46,341 --> 01:15:47,209 Look at that, ego's edge. 1135 01:15:47,276 --> 01:15:51,580 It was countered, though, by Evans. Meteorica from Wes Lee. 1136 01:15:51,647 --> 01:15:55,884 Page has been wiped out. Look who's up, to the top again. Cutter! 1137 01:15:57,486 --> 01:16:00,088 -[Book] Man! -[crowd] One, two… 1138 01:16:00,155 --> 01:16:02,157 [Vic] Oh! 1139 01:16:03,191 --> 01:16:08,196 -[Book] No way. Stay on the gas, son! -[Vic] He's got to. 1140 01:16:08,263 --> 01:16:13,368 He knows this is that dream moment, with his grandma looking down from the heavens. 1141 01:16:13,435 --> 01:16:18,507 She always told him, you gotta go to the middle of the road. Can he hit it? 1142 01:16:18,574 --> 01:16:20,976 Can he fly once more? Oh, Page. Damn it. 1143 01:16:23,512 --> 01:16:25,380 Ethan Page, 1144 01:16:26,682 --> 01:16:30,018 like the snake in tall grass, coming out to strike. 1145 01:16:30,085 --> 01:16:32,921 [Book] Picking the spots, Vic. Got caught. 1146 01:16:32,988 --> 01:16:36,258 [Vic] Wes Lee just chopped down with a big kick to the chest. 1147 01:16:36,325 --> 01:16:38,961 And now it's Wes Lee to the top, for what? 1148 01:16:39,027 --> 01:16:42,931 Maybe a belly to back. Ethan Page rising up. 1149 01:16:44,666 --> 01:16:48,770 And once again, power bomb to Lee, Evans on his feet. 1150 01:16:49,304 --> 01:16:52,808 Evans stuck the landing. Super kick to Page. 1151 01:16:52,874 --> 01:16:54,943 Page all the way to the outside. 1152 01:16:55,577 --> 01:16:58,213 -There's no one to stop Je'Von. -[Book] He's going for it. 1153 01:16:58,280 --> 01:17:00,616 -[Vic] The Young OG. -[Book] He's going for it. 1154 01:17:00,682 --> 01:17:03,785 [Vic] Looking to become the number one contender. 1155 01:17:03,852 --> 01:17:07,289 He got it. He got all of it. And no, Page. 1156 01:17:07,356 --> 01:17:09,791 Page. No, no, no, no, no, no, no! 1157 01:17:09,858 --> 01:17:10,892 [bell ringing] 1158 01:17:10,993 --> 01:17:13,295 [Vic] Page is the number one contender. 1159 01:17:13,362 --> 01:17:15,964 [announcer] Here is your winner, 1160 01:17:16,031 --> 01:17:19,368 the number one contender to the NXT Championship, 1161 01:17:19,434 --> 01:17:25,273 All Ego Ethan Page. 1162 01:17:25,340 --> 01:17:27,676 [Ethan] Cut the music! 1163 01:17:28,810 --> 01:17:31,013 Trick Williams. 1164 01:17:31,079 --> 01:17:36,852 I'm not going anywhere if I have air in my lungs. 1165 01:17:36,918 --> 01:17:40,455 That NXT Championship is mine. I know you're watching. 1166 01:17:40,522 --> 01:17:43,792 Get out here, and let's spin this damn wheel. 1167 01:17:45,193 --> 01:17:50,032 -[Trick Williams' music playing] -[crowd chanting] Whoop that Trick! 1168 01:17:50,098 --> 01:17:53,635 -[Vic] There is the NXT Champion. -[Book] Uh-huh! 1169 01:18:01,977 --> 01:18:04,513 [Vic] There's the number one contender, Ethan Page. 1170 01:18:04,579 --> 01:18:06,515 [Book] That's right. 1171 01:18:09,785 --> 01:18:15,424 -[Vic] Oh, the wheel's spoken. -I ain't scared, dog. I ain't scared. 1172 01:18:15,490 --> 01:18:19,194 Let the people know what time it is, huh? Yeah. 1173 01:18:19,428 --> 01:18:21,430 [Vic] Oh! 1174 01:18:28,870 --> 01:18:33,742 Trick, you're about to see the devil I have inside of me. 1175 01:18:34,910 --> 01:18:36,645 [Ethan Page's music playing] 1176 01:18:36,712 --> 01:18:38,714 [Vic] Williams and Page are going to dance 1177 01:18:38,780 --> 01:18:43,685 with the devil now in the pale moon light at Halloween Havoc. 1178 01:18:47,122 --> 01:18:49,124 Subtitles: Isabella Holmin ale moon light at Halloween Havoc.