[opening music theme]
[narrator] Then.
Now.
Forever.
[music continues]
Together.
[music ends]
[hip-hop music playing]
[music continues]
[Vic] It's the final NXT
before this Sunday's Halloween Havoc.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] And welcome to NXT.
[music continues]
Earlier today, our champion, two-time Trick alive.
And he could not be in that good of a mood
after getting dropped last week
by the number-one contender to the NXT Championship,
which of course is Ethan Page, who said the devil will come out on Sunday.
These two are here ahead of their championship clash at Halloween Havoc.
The international sensations are here as well.
In our main event, for the first time ever, Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer
will team up and they'll team up to face Fatal Influence.
You were influenced to be part of this main event match up
by a championship opportunity.
And as I said, it's time for the final NXT before Halloween Havoc.
[crowd cheering]
[Damage CTRL music playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first,
Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky,
Damage Control.
[Vic] Welcome back to NXT.
And, Book, you could understand why Damage Control
is a little upset, a little peas, if you will,
heading into this match up here tonight.
[Book] Yes, indeed, Vic.
You know, I always say,
concern yourself with business that concern you.
Case in point. Case in point, a little bit of payback. Oh, yes, man.
[music continues]
[Meta-Four music playing]
[announcer] And their opponents, representing Meta-Four,
Jakara Jackson
and Lash Legend.
[Vic] Well, Booker, to your point, the business
that you were alluding to
that Meta-Four kind of stuck their nose into
was WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match up.
Let's go back to this past Friday. It was on Smack Down.
Here though, you can see the champions looking on
as Lash Legend would execute that lash extension to Piper Niven.
And look, you're right. Jakara Jackson,
Lash Legend, sticking their nose where it doesn't belong.
But don't you believe that they believe
they belong in the championship conversation.
[Book] Yes, man, of course they want to be in the championship picture.
But not just that supremacist doll.
The nation here at NXT. Oh, yeah, I love it, man.
[Vic] Truth be told, they have recently competed
for the WWE women's tag team titles,
have made their presence known not only on Smack Down,
but also Monday Night Raw just 24 hours ago.
[Book] I like it. You gotta make your own breaks here in this business, okay?
Jakara Jackson, Lash Legend, finally becoming, you know, that team.
Oh, yes, man.
[Vic] Well, here the NXT universe squarely behind.
Iyo, Kairi Sane.
Sky and Sane, of course, former NXT women's champions,
and Iyo Sky, the honor
of main eventing the first ever stand and deliver here in NXT.
[Book] Right now, Iyo Sky is truly one of this. Oh, check her out.
Oh, quick, fast, head mobile, versatile.
She has it hard now.
[Vic] And you know, I want to come to you with this too, because…
[crowd chanting] Iyo. Iyo. Iyo.
…hasn't Damage Control really become the blueprint
of what the NXT locker in the women's locker room
strives to be or want to be?
[Book] No, no, I think stepping out, going to Smack Down,
you know, trying to make that move.
Everybody in that locker room want a piece of the action.
A little champagne wish, caviar team just like right there.
Oh. Oh, man.
[Vic] We're talking about the Damage Control.
You think about them collectively, as into the cover though, Sane.
Damage Control, women's money in the bank, three tag team title reigns.
Iyo Sky, a former WWE women's champion.
Sky, former NXT women's champion, tag team champion here on NXT, Women's Dusty Cup.
I mean, the accolades just continued for Damage Control,
as Kairi Sane fired up.
[crowd] Oh.
[Vic] And Jakara turning things around.
And you know, Bianco, Jake Carter, the tag team champions
keeping tabs, Booker, on every tag match in the WWE.
[Book] Yes, you definitely want to keep ground.
Right now, the ladies are definitely showing and improving here
in this tag team division. And this one right here, Lash Legend,
she's looking to move up, man.
[Vic] Well, the Boujee Bully trying to overpower the opposition.
[Book] Yeah, here we go. Here we go.
[Vic] When it comes to Meta-Four, they'll have the size, the strength advantage,
but they will not have the speed or the experience.
Kairi so close. But again, overpowered.
[Book] Too much muscle. Too much muscle, Vic.
[crowd gasping]
[Book] That was a mistake. That was a big mistake.
[Vic] Kairi doesn't care about the size. Charging right in.
But she may care about it now. Looking for maybe a crucifix.
But look at Lash.
And Iyo trying to get involved.
-Laps with both. -[shouting]
[Vic] Added up.
Double dribble.
-[crowd gasping] -[groaning]
[Vic] And this is Lash. This is Jakara.
Lash into the cover center, hook of the leg and a kick out.
This is that new found confidence that you like in the Meta-Four.
[Book] Yes, definitely.
Moving up in the confidence department.
Let me tell you right now, Lash Legend, if Jakara Jackson get a win here tonight,
what do you think that beast is going to do for the confidence?
[Vic] I'm so glad you bring it up because how big of a match is this for Meta-Four?
[Book] This is perhaps the biggest match of their career because, like you say,
they're wanting this championship.
You put yourself in that championship picture, you might be next.
-You might be the next-- -Sleeper. Sleeper.
[Vic] Kairi with a sleeper locked in,
looking for the submission. Jakara on the outside,
right here in front of us screaming because you can see Lash fading.
[Book] That is locked in deep.
But look at the strength of Lash Legend.
[Vic] Lash again just able to overpower the competition.
And whoops, wildly, didn't connect.
Kairi coming in, going up, going around, wiping out laps.
It's that experience factor we were talking about as well.
And look at Iyo so wise screaming Jakara.
Kairi picked it up. Iyo fired up.
Kairi charging in.
[Kairi shouting]
[Vic] And the genius of the Sky looking to fly.
[Book] High dynamic was that, Vic, stuck to landing.
[Vic] Damage Control is rolling here live on NXT.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Jakara Jackson swinging away with Iyo Sky.
We talked about how great Iyo Sky has been here in NXT.
Nice and rolled through double stop. Let's not forget she defeated Rhea Ripley.
Charlotte Flair become the NXT women's champion at In Your House.
That is who Jakara Jackson is in the ring with.
That is who Lash Legend is in the ring.
Back to your point about how big this match up is.
Not to mention that Kairi Sane, who's trying to tag in,
is also former NXT women's champion.
[Book] Yeah, talk about that veteran experience.
That Eels guy, Kairi Sane, Vic, that time split and that dojo in the area
definitely is doing them a lot of good right now.
I'm going to tell you right now, if you ever use betting,
you're definitely gonna go with that team. But Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend.
-This could be that moment, Vic. -Nice spear.
[Vic] Tag team match up kicking us off tonight. Tag team main event.
Still to come, Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer,
for the first time ever. Talk about international legacy.
The genius of the Sky who's trying to get back to her feet.
She was also an ace in Japan.
[Book] Just one step, two steps ahead of Jackson.
-Tough thus far. Oh, big shot. -Kairi Sane taking out the field.
[Vic] Jakara all by herself.
And this moment could be the moment for Damage Control
to take control of this match up.
What a way to kick off the final NXT before Halloween Havoc this Sunday.
[Book] That's it. That's it.
-That's it. -Jakara kicking out.
[Vic] I mean, tell you something, says a lot about Jakara.
[Book] Jakara Jackson just showed me a whole lot right there
because she's been taking the blood of this beating right now, Vic.
[Vic] When it comes to Meta-Four, they certainly want to prove to the universe
just how legit they are as a team.
Tag was made in. Back in comes Iyo Sky.
[Book] Oh, we're gonna see it.
[Vic] I gotta also give a shout out to Roxanne Perez, the NXT women's champion
who recently passed Iyo Sky for total days
as women's champion here in NXT.
But look at this. Two for one combination.
[Book] Beautiful tag team. Tantum.
-And that is it. -Lash breaking up the count.
[Book] In the nick of time.
[Vic] Take another look.
Feel the impact from Kairi Sane.
[Book] So elevated.
That right there is just being together for solo.
Knowing each other like the back of their hands.
[Vic] Take a look at the NXT universe on their feet.
[crowd clamoring]
[crowd chanting] Iyo. Iyo. Iyo.
[Book] Oh, nasty. Nasty.
[Vic] And the genius of the Sky now could be looking to fly.
[crowd clamoring]
[Vic] Feeling the love again
from the NXT universe.
Oh, Jakara rolling out of the way. Quick tag was made.
[Book] Oh.
[Vic] Big pump kick.
And that power. Once again, on display.
[Book] X factor. This could be the X factor right here.
Lash Legend coming in right now in cleaning house.
[Vic] This could be the biggest win, as you mentioned,
for Meta-Four.
[Book] What the--
-[crowd cheering] -[bell rings]
[Vic] It's Piper Niven.
Niven. Who was dropped. Her partner, Chelsea Green.
Book, Smack Down. Green and Niven are here.
What did you say earlier, Brook, about business that doesn't concern you.
[Book] Ah. This is a little different. Cost, a quick coincidence and reaper.
[Book stammers]
Oh. Oh, beautiful.
[Vic] You can't even speak.
[crowd] Oh.
[Book] Repercussions. That's what it is. That's what I was trying to say.
[Vic] Piper-- Repercussions. Here we go.
Check it out, Vic. Here we're gonna fly.
[Vic] We always say, expect the unexpected on Tuesday night.
[Book] Always expect the unexpected, Vic.
[music plays]
Ladies and gentlemen, we had some fun last week when NXT returned to Orlando.
But tonight it's not just Hank and Tank and the NXT crew.
It's 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, Cole.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting] Cole. Cole. Cole. Cole. Cole. Cole.
They're excited to see Cole. They're ready to see Cole.
Let's go see Cole, baby. Come on. Hey, Cole.
Come on. Cole. Yeah.
Good seeing you, brother. Good seeing you. Come on. Good afternoon.
Good to see you. It ain't the double zero.
I drive on Saturday, but it still runs.
[mixed voices]
Whose truck is this?
Baby, you're in our spot.
You might be a special guest, but this is our show.
-I don't know. -OTM doesn't have a special spot.
If you guys got a problem with Cole, then you got a problem with Hank and Tank.
How about your special guest gets a special front row seat
come watch us beat your ass tonight, huh?
We'll tell Ava.
[all talking at a time]
-All right, see you later. -Bye-bye.
Cole, a winner.
[Vic] You hear that, Book? Hank and Tank are gonna have Cole Custer,
last year's NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, here tonight.
[Book] I'm loving it, man.
[OTM's music plays]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing Merce, accompanied by OTM,
from Port St. Lucie, Florida,
Jaida Parker.
[Vic] Get ready, Booker, because after what we just saw,
I feel it's only the beginning of the turmoil in the women's tag team division.
But this is a woman who is looking to turn heads tonight,
Jiada Parker, Tatum Paxley.
This match up is presented by Progressive. And it's next.
You got it. Last one.
Ten. Way too easy.
Whoo!
Did you guys see Ashante try to give me a rose for, like, the third time?
-Get a hint. -Clearly, he's not getting a hint.
But, Carmen, it seems like you might be a little interested.
French Karmen.
Dang.
You know, I couldn't help but notice that we shared a look last week,
and I definitely think we was feeling each other.
Oh, is that what you thought?
You cost me a match, so, I thought I'd return the favor.
-But honestly, I was just assuming. -Right, assuming.
-And you know what assuming does. -Huh.
And what's that?
-Okay, so she's not interested. -Yeah, no, it's enough of that.
-Yeah. -Yeah, we'll see.
Bye.
Dude, you cannot deny that there's nothing going on between you two, right?
'Cause you know what's best for me, right? You know what I like? You don't.
But you're about to find out.
-Okay, dude, what the heck was that? -It's a canon event.
[announcer] And her opponent, from Dallas, Texas,
Tatum Paxley.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] What do you think about Tatum Paxley?
Creaky and kooky and mysterious and spooky.
[Book] I mean, she fits in with the season of Halloween.
She's a little spooky,
but yet dangerous at the same time.
Jaida Parker. Keep your head on a swivel.
[Vic] When it comes to Jaida Parker,
is she getting back to her roots, so to speak? She's being unapologetic.
[Book] She's coming into her own.
She knows exactly what she wants out of this business.
That was Parker who interrupted Paxley last week.
And as you can imagine for Tatum,
well, she wasn't very amused,
as Paxley into the cover, up to the leg, and a kick out.
[Book] I get it too, because air time
is worth his weight in gold, man.
You don't want nobody stealing that.
[Vic] You already mentioned that Tatum, though, a big fan of the Halloween season.
Rolling around, shoulders down.
Not a near fall. Jaida Park Parker, not so much.
But as we've mentioned tonight, the final NXT before Sunday's Halloween Havoc.
[crowd clapping]
[Vic] First premium live event in Hershey, PA since 2003.
And right now, rolling Parker around.
When will it stop? Only did right there. Cover. And another near fall.
This is what Tatum Paxley loves to do.
Just create some in-ring chaos, so to speak.
But she's trying to refocus in a drop kick right under the jaw.
And it was Paxley who came to the aid of Sol Ruca
a few weeks back, if you remember.
And Paxley right into the midsection.
[Book] Tell you right now, Tatum Paxley has a great strategy
going into this match against Jaida Parker.
Got a little dizzy with that little round and round, but here we go.
-Here we go, Victor, -You may find yourself dizzy once again.
[crowd] Oh!
[Vic] Once again. And there's one thing we know about Jaida. Jaida don't play.
[Book] I'll tell you something. High step, high step, high step.
Let me tell you, Jaida Parker, she's on a mission, man.
She's on a mission.
[Vic] Oh, she seems to have refound.
As you take another look at that teardrop.
She seems to have refound that chip
that was on her shoulder early on in her career.
[Book] I don't think she ever lost that chip,
but I think it was taking a step back,
take a step forward, to just see exactly what this thing is truly all about.
Get that playbook right. That's what I'm talking about.
-Here we go. Here we go. -Into the cover.
-[Book] So close. -Impact's able to fight out.
[Vic] And I just still can't believe
Jaida Parker's actions a few weeks ago.
And speaking of which, there is Lola Vice,
staring a hole through the screen,
which I'm sure is a hole right through Jaida Parker.
And I can't believe that it was Jaida Parker who walked out on Lola Vice.
[Book] Jaida didn't. She never wanted none of that, man.
[Vic] She had issues with Fatal Influence as well.
[Book] You got to blame Ava for that, right? Put that on Ava.
-That ain't on. Come on, man. -She had the same issues with Fatal.
I thought that would have helped her focus on the task at hand.
-And up, around, shoulders down, kick out. -So smooth.
-[Book] You start thinking. -Huh?
[Vic] For you, every single week, people just don't know.
Is Pax getting the right foot up, creating a little separation?
Swinging, a miss by Parker, who comes right back in and goes face.
[Book] Big shot, big shot right now.
Jaida Parker is staged and confused.
And Paxley is focused and backing on the offense.
And Pax right now starting to rock, starting to roll again.
OTM, who is out here for a moment.
They got a match up later tonight with Hank and Tank.
They certainly may be rethinking their strategy.
Maybe they wanted to stay out here with Ms. Parker.
Ms. Parker, who I think we can agree, hasn't been in the best of moods recently,
might find herself in a worse mood here in just a few moments.
Innovative offense from Paxley. Hook of the leg.
Will it be enough? Another near.
[Book] They got to talk about those obstacles all the time right now.
Tatum Paxley is the ultimate obstacle. And Jaida Parker's.
Wait. Here we go. Here we go.
So close.
[Vic] Parker able to power out. And Curry does not connect.
Paxley swung for a moment.
And now Jaida one more time. Paxley able to counter.
Paxley rolling through, back to her feet. And, oh.
Maybe not with all the force,
but a second one with a little extra hip knot.
[shouting]
[Vic] And Parker proving her point tonight.
[announcer] Here is your winner,
Jaida Parker.
[Vic] Tell you what, Booker, you just do not want-- Hey.
Well, Lola Weiss, who's watching this match up closely,
trying to get herself a piece of Parker.
Officials doing their job trying to keep these two separated as--
-Wendy Choo. -What? Whoa.
-[Vic] Choo just snatched Pax. -What's going on?
[Vic] Oh, baby. What's she doing?
That's a road case.
Where the hell she-- Where's she wheeling her to?
Sorry to interrupt you guys in your little meeting.
Charlie, I just wanted to say thanks again.
But here's the thing. Even though I won the match clean,
it seems like people are still doubting my sincerity, and I just don't get it.
Well, you know, around here, change your perception can be a bit rough.
Yeah, I realize that.
But I also realized we have quite a lot in common.
Technical wrestling prowess, fantastic facial hair,
and we're just a couple guys trying to figure it out.
What I'm trying to figure out is how I can get people to stop
looking at me as some kind of loose cannon.
I'm a real straight shooter, all right?
And I know I joked about that cup last week, but I wasn't joking, man.
People respect you because of that, okay?
And I'm sure your father respects you, too.
And that's why I need to win that cup, so I can get that same respect.
Look, I know that feeling, Lexus.
Trying to step out from your father's shadow and all that.
Do you really think winning this cup is going to change any of that for you?
-It's worth a shot. -[scoffs]
You know what, Lexus? I believe in what you're trying to do.
Miles, go to Ava's office and tell her that Lexus here has his match, huh?
Look, you can have this match for the Heritage Cup,
but it's not gonna be the outcome he wants.
We shall see.
[woman] All you need now is a corner man.
Corner man.
[Vic] We'll see if Ava approves that match up,
but ahead of tables, ladders and scares on Sunday at Halloween Havoc,
Oba Femi looks to send a direct message to the Don
at the expense of Luca Crusifino.
This match up is live. It's next on NXT.
[mixed voices]
[speaking Spanish]
Back to back main events.
You were so close to becoming number one contender. Two seconds away, literally.
-Don't worry, man. You'll get there. -Ah, commiserations.
Young OG falling at the final hurdle again.
That is tough.
-Ah, you're young, though. You got time. -Okay, he's trying to poke at me.
-You try to poke me? No, no. -Relax.
I'm sick of people saying, oh, yo, yo, you got talent. Ain't nobody trying to hit.
No one's poking at you, mate. You'll win the big one eventually.
I mean, it's gonna be a while, but you'll win the big one eventually.
I got some friendly advice for you. Get used to it, kid.
I had to deal with all that kind of stuff when I was your age.
-This is fun. -What are you doing?
What?
[all shouting]
That's what happens. Yep. Yep, that's what happens.
That's what happens. Yep, that's what happens.
I knew it was just a matter of time before somebody got under your skin.
That was spicy.
Look, hate's gonna come to you from all directions.
First it's your age,
then it's because you're too successful.
Well, you got time for that.
Oh, you trying to be funny, too? You saw me.
Chill, chill, chill, chill, chill, chill, relax.
[Vic] Let's talk about the number one contender.
That is Ethan Page. And on Sunday,
Trick Williams and Page will enter the Devil's Playground
at Halloween Havoc for the NXT Championships.
Williams/Page are here tonight.
Also tonight is still to come in our main event,
Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer will take on Fatal Influence.
For Giulia and Stephanie, they will be teaming together for the first time ever.
A big main event still to come, and for Giulia and Vaquer, they're ready.
[Vic] Welcome to NXT. To the Dark Angel.
Jade/Perez. As you would call it, an old fashioned beat count.
-Giulia's arrived. -Here we go.
[Vic] And these international superstars standing tall.
You do versus I too. Halloween Havoc.
[Vic] Challenge has been issued. Will it be accepted?
[piano music]
[speaking Spanish]
[speaking Japanese]
[speaking Spanish]
[Vic] Well, get ready, Booker, because on Sunday it is a dream.
Tag team match up that will take place.
Giulia, Vaquer taking on Cora Jade
and the NXT women's champion, Roxanne Perez.
This takes place at Halloween Havoc.
Wait, what's going on? What just happened?
[mixed voices]
Medico.
Hey, what the hell happened? What the hell happened?
I have no idea.
[mixed voices]
Hey, I got this, alright?
You got her, we got over her.
Alright, let's go.
[Vic] Welcome back live here on NXT.
There you see Luca Crusifino just pacing after the attack of Rizzo.
One would think the Family's plans--
[Book] Attacked? Did you see the attack that you--
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing Verse accompanied by Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo
representing the D'Angelo Family.
Weighing in at 246 pounds,
Luca Crusifino.
[Vic] What do you think she did, Book? She just slipped on a banana peel?
[Book] Perhaps. Perhaps. You jumping to conclusions, man.
Don't do that.
[dramatic music]
[music continues]
[shouting]
[announcer] And his opponent, from Lagos, Nigeria,
weighing in at 310 pounds,
Oba Femi.
[music continues]
[Vic] There you see Oba Femi.
Who's getting ready to face Tony D'Angelo
to try to reclaim the North American Championship
in a tables, ladders and scares match this Sunday
at Halloween Havoc,
the third such match in NXT history.
[Book] This is gonna be good, Vic. You know what I say about Oba?
No bread, no water, just meat. Here we go.
[Vic] And there goes Luca Crusifino again, the ruler of NXT.
Certainly looking to reestablish dominance here at NXT.
But would you be worried right now if you were a member of the Family?
I mean not only because of Oba's war path,
but also what happened to Rizzo.
Not that I'm trying to jump to conclusions.
I'm just saying it was a chaotic situation before the break.
[Book] Yes, I would be a little worried. I mean, Oba right now is definitely,
like you say, on the war family looking to reclaim what's rightfully is, Vic.
-I feel that. -Big shoulder breaker by Oba Femi.
-Sort of feel bad for Luca. -Bad.
[Book] This is called paying your dues, man.
This is called your medal inside that square circle.
What are you talking about feeling bad?
[Vic] Well, Luca Crusifino showed no fear last week.
He stepped up for the Family, which we knew he would.
And right now the Family in dire straits
because you look around, Stacks is out here.
But the Don right now is tending to Rizzo at this very moment.
That had to alter the plan of what the Family was hoping to do tonight
against Oba Femi.
[Book] This is a different Oba Femi tonight, Vic.
Doesn't seem like he's playing around.
No messing around, just strictly business.
[Vic] Longest reigning North American champion in NXT history.
Had ten successful title defenses
and looking to reclaim the championship this Sunday at Halloween Havoc.
I mean, how destructive do you think Oba Femi will be
when there are no rules in that tables, ladders and scares match?
[Book] You know, Vic, talk about that cloak of invincibility.
And the question is, is it broken and can this man, Oba Femi, get it back?
We're going to find out on Sunday.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Oh, jumping knee though,
from Crusifino.
And look, he's not in his law office right now.
He's in the squared circle.
He's not running papers and drawing up contracts and agreements.
-He's trying to survive. -Let me tell you something.
[Book] Crusifino, he's a smart dude. He knows what he's in for here tonight.
[Vic] Trying to turn in that neck breaker. Oh.
Able to duck a clothesline and deliver a net breaker of his own.
The door has opened and for Oba Femi right now, this is unusual territory.
He felt and tasted defeat for the first time. And we're wondering.
[Book] Oh, wait a minute, Vic.
[Vic] Wondering how he will respond. And, oh!
[crowd] Oh.
[Vic] That's certainly one way to respond if you're Luca.
I think he calls that the lawbreaker.
-And, oh! -Bang.
-[Vic] That's just painful. -Bang.
[Vic] That is just painful.
[Book] Tell you one thing, the Don proved that Oba Femi is just a man.
And Crusifino is trying to, trying to test that,
but he's feeling the pain right now, Vic.
[Vic] Just got tossed. And we know what is next.
-A fall from grace. -Good God, man.
[Vic] And that power bomb just silenced Crusifino tonight.
-[bell rings] -[Oba Femi's music plays]
[announcer] Here is your winner,
Oba Femi.
[Vic] Well, we knew Oba Femi was coming in with a mission,
and, hey!
They just wiped out the under boss. Right back in on Luca.
[crowd clamoring]
[groaning]
[Vic] I don't know if Stacks is going to regret this decision, Book.
We talked about that establishing of--
[Book] Oh, man, Stacks.
-Stacks all man, Vic. -Oh, he is.
[Vic] But look what Oba Femi is doing
to two, to two men.
And he's doing it with ease.
[Book] You talked about how Oba Femi is on a war path.
Look to recapture the North American champion.
-Oh, baby. Should we move it? -I think we shall.
[Vic] But just remember what takes place this Sunday.
Hits it back.
The Don finally getting out here.
And to turn into Rizzo coming out here to fight the battle for a family…
[crowd] Oh.
…overpowered by Oba.
[crowd clamoring]
[crowd chanting] Oba. Oba.
[chanting continues]
[Vic] What's Oba doing?
[chanting continues]
[crowd] Oh.
[Vic] The Don is tied. Booker, the Don.
-[crowd cheering] -[Vic] I think that's a zip tie.
[Vic] And Stacks just got put through this table.
Booker, look at the Don. He can't do anything.
-[Book] Move, Vic. -I'm trying.
[Vic] Holy. What the--
Can we get some help? The Don. Look at the Don. The Don is zip tied.
-He can't even get off the ground. -This is the preview, Vic.
[Book] This is a preview of what's going to happen on Sunday night.
Femi is forcing the Don to watch him destroy his family.
[crowd gasping]
-[Book] God. -The Don is absolutely helpless.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] And are we looking at D'Angelo's face Sunday?
And tables, ladders and scares.
[no audible dialog]
[eerie music]
[dramatic music]
[Vic] Well, Booker, there is the number one contender,
Ethan Page.
He is getting ready to address the NXT universe
ahead of a Devil's Playground match against the NXT champion,
two-time Trick Williams,
and Page address the NXT universe live.
Next.
[Chase U's music plays]
[Andre Chase] Andre Chase University is all the little things in life.
It's all about empowerment, potential.
Give an opportunity to people when nobody else would.
Opening doors for them when others will slam in their face.
It's a place where you can truly make a change for the better
if you want.
But that wasn't the case for you, was it, Ridge?
You came back to NXT looking for redemption.
And together one day at a time.
Chase U was gonna help you prove that you were misunderstood,
that you were unrightfully labeled.
We welcomed you in with open arms.
For the first time, you felt what it was like to be part of a family.
We won tag team gold together.
Ridge, the redemption you wanted was right there in your hands.
But that's when I realized that the measure of a man
doesn't come in victory.
It comes in defeat.
I realized there's no saving you
and that everyone was right about you.
I can't make you feel the hurt that you caused Riley,
the pain that you caused Duke.
I sure as hell can't make you feel the heartbreak that you put Thea through.
But I can make you feel what I felt
and no mercy when you put me in an ambulance.
So this Sunday at Halloween Havoc,
I'm going to put an end to your misery.
Need an ambulance match.
[Vic] Well, Booker, a fired up Andre Chase is looking for payback,
while this man is looking for his championship back.
[Ethan Page's music plays]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
"All Ego" Ethan Page.
[Vic] One thing I will say about Ethan Page
is last week he spun that Halloween Havoc feel.
-You remember that? -Who's the man?
-[Vic] It landed on Devil's Playground. -Who's the man?
[Vic] And then he swung and dropped.
[Book] With the master plan
that would be this man right here, Ethan Page.
-[Trick Williams' music plays] -[Book] Oh, yes.
[music continues]
[Book] Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.
Oh, yeah, man.
[crowd chanting]
[Book] The people love it, man.
That's Trick.
[announcer] And the NXT champion,
Trick Williams.
[Book] Uh-huh.
Uh-huh.
Say what? Oh, dead man.
Y'all appreciate that. I appreciate that. Let's cut the music. Let's cut the music.
Let me get straight to the point.
Page, for what you did to me last week,
I should have came out here tonight and dropped your ass like a mix tape.
-[crowd cheering] -[Book chuckling]
But I ain't gonna do that because I promised Ava
I'm gonna wait till Sunday.
But what I did learn about you last week, though, you scared.
You ain't all ego, you all desperate, dawg.
Maybe.
Maybe I am desperate.
Or maybe that's just what I wanted you to think.
Trick, maybe that's what I want everyone here to think and know about Ethan Page.
I know when you look at me, Trick, you think, there he is, all ego.
The man that's always pointing at his smile
and boasting about how great he is.
Hell, you might even know me as a father
and a husband.
You might even know me as a wrestler who's been in the game
for over 17 years.
But… when I talk about those 17 years, Trick,
you know, I often gloss over everything
I had to go through to get here.
But let me tell you a little something. Me and you,
we've had different paths.
I never had a performance center like this
with state-of-the-art equipment,
staff on site 24/7
to pamper and cater to me.
I never had the greatest minds in professional wrestling,
coaching me and guiding me,
prepping me for a top position in the top company.
Trick,
I had to go through hell
to get where you're at.
Look, I get it, dawg.
You and me, you worked hard to get where you are.
You had your story and I had mine, too.
But I ain't gonna let you shame me because I'm blessed, dawg.
Oh, you get it? You get it.
Trick, that line right there tells me that you absolutely don't get it.
You don't. Let me ask you a question, Trick. Let me ask you a question.
Trick, have you ever been busted open
and had blood and sweat blur your vision
and you know you still have to get up and keep fighting?
Trick, have you ever been hit with a weapon so hard
that it tears flesh and you feel every ounce of it
and know in the back of your mind
you gotta get up and keep going?
Better yet, Trick.
Have you ever tasted your own blood and sweat
and got that
copper
and salt
that makes everybody else
just a little uneasy and queasy,
but have it happen so many times
that eventually you started to like the taste of it?
Look, bro, like I said before,
I get it, you've been through a lot. You've been busted up to get here.
Well, I'm glad you used to it because I'm gonna bust your ass again on Sunday.
[crowd cheering]
There he is.
Yeah.
There he is, guys.
[crowd chanting]
The silver tongued, smooth talking,
dressed to the nines,
two-time NXT champion,
Trick Williams, everybody.
[crowd cheering]
Yeah.
All flash and fake confidence.
Speaking of flash, Trick, that's actually why I hit you in the head
with that light last week.
So I could give you a little glimpse of what's going to happen
at the Devil's Playground.
Because, Trick, Devil's Playground, anything goes.
And I mean anything.
And that only benefits one man,
All Ego.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold up. Why you think that, dawg?
Oh, I mean, look at you, dude.
You look great.
Oiled up body, abs out,
blinged out, furred out,
not a single hair out of place.
You look immaculate. Hell, you know what?
You've even got every skill you need
to successfully defend your championship this Sunday.
The only thing is, Trick, you don't got what you I've got in me.
And that's the devil, pal.
I have that devil inside of me.
You don't.
You're just not tough.
And frankly, you're not built for the Devil's Playground.
And what, you stupid or some?
I know you ain't been here that long, but ain't tough is crazy.
But you ain't seen me go to war with Mellow, huh?
You ain't seen me go to war with Ilya Dragon four times in this building?
You ain't seen everything I went through with Pete Dunn?
Hold on. And you actually think those men are as savage as all legal?
Do you actually think that Carmelo Hayes sat at home
and thought of every single way to inflict pain on you?
Every option he had at hand?
Do you actually believe that, Trick?
Do you believe those men thought of ways
to make you regret the thought
of even trying to become a professional wrestler, Trick?
Sunday.
Sunday you see a version of me
that not only these people haven't seen,
but I promise me, promise you,
you haven't seen that guy in a ring in your entire career.
Ego. You all talk, dawg.
You've been talking since you got here. Let's talk about it.
You've done everything except beat me. You've never beat Trick Williams.
And even when you got that title, you couldn't pin me for it.
And like I said, from the jump,
you desperate.
You trying to do everything you can to stay close to this title right here.
But it ain't gonna happen for you, dawg.
[crowd chanting]
Trick,
does this look like the face of a desperate man?
Good, because I am desperate.
And you're a thousand percent right. Listen to what I'm saying.
It took 17 years
for me to become a champion in WWE.
And after I got a taste, I became addicted.
And I promise you, I will satiate that addiction
this Sunday when I get back
what's mine.
Trick, we are about to play in the Devil's Playground.
For the first time in your career,
somebody's actually going to make you walk through hell.
And we're about to play by the Devil's rules,
also known as my rules.
Well, I'm looking forward to it.
[Vic] It's going to be barbaric, sadistic.
Two men will enter the Devil's Playground.
One walks out champion at Halloween Havoc.
[indistinct]
Stephanie and Giulia talking a big game like they're ready for Sunday?
It's one thing to be a big deal everywhere else,
and it's another to be a big deal here in NXT, like us.
The two hottest free agents of 2024
have zero chance against the two pillars of the NXT women's division.
And if I actually liked them, maybe I would care.
You don't. In fact, no one does.
Giulia and Stephanie don't deserve to be here,
just like Kelani doesn't deserve to be champion.
Which is exactly why we'll be taking care of Kelani on Sunday,
while you two take care of Stephanie and Giulia.
Well, I mean, what's left of them.
Look, all these girls can come and go,
but we've been the backbone of this woman's division.
Roxanne, I agree with you.
You guys have controlled the division for the past three years,
but y'all are nervous because you can feel it
slipping through your little fingers.
But anyways, which one of you guys do I have on Sunday? Tell me.
Aw, isn't that cute?
One day you'll learn that when you have control, you don't just give it up.
You'll find out on Sunday.
But tonight, the wheel will determine what the match is going to be.
[Sol Ruca's music plays]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Honolulu, Hawaii,
Sol Ruca.
[Vic] Well, after a misunderstanding of sorts earlier tonight,
Sol Ruca goes one-on-one with Karmen Petrovic. Next.
[Sol Ruca's music plays]
[Vic] Welcome back live to NXT.
[Karmen Petrovic's music plays]
[no audible dialog]
[Vic] Just seeing that it's Tatiana has a new friend.
[Book laughing]
[announcer] And her opponent, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
Karmen Petrovic.
[Vic] What demonic laugh was that? You sounded like Mr. Burns.
-You think it's funny that Adonis-- -No, Adonis maybe got
that hot honey with him, man.
[Book] You know that right there--
[Book stammers]
Make things a little bit Dutchy with the ladies, you know.
[Vic] I was getting ready to talk about how smooth you were transitioning
from your singing at Page to Trick
and then you come out with that laugh of whatever.
Trying to refocus on this match up.
The question for Soul Ruca is,
can she continue to ride that wave of momentum?
These two were a little bit emotional earlier. Ride that emotion tonight.
[Book] She's an extraordinary talent. She's prolific inside that square circle.
Like she's just looking for that moment to break out tonight. I don't know.
I don't know. With Karmen Petrovic, this is a different country.
[Vic] I want to go back to earlier. Is Sol onto something?
I mean, honestly, all joking aside about your laugh, is there something going on?
-[Book] Of course she's on. -Is there an interest?
[Book] Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me? Have you ever heard of pheromones?
They're all over the place, man. Trust me.
[wrestlers groaning]
[Vic] Karmen Petrovic right now controlling Sol Ruca.
Controlling this match up and you gotta wonder what sort of distraction--
Oh! There's that athleticism from Sol Ruca still to come.
By the way, Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer teaming up for the first time ever.
They will face Cora Jade, NXT women's champion Roxanne Perez,
Sunday in Halloween Havoc.
You have to imagine someone like Sol Ruca
wants her name and that number one contenders conversation
-for the NXT women. -No, that number one contender,
she hasn't said that, Vic,
but right now Sol Ruca is definitely trying to step up.
[Vic] Turning things around in this match up.
-Called herself a… -That's not going to work.
…gold blooded Canadian
who seems to be a little bit more on edge and maybe you can see why
'cause Ruca in control and why I mentioned maybe riding the wave of momentum.
Literally riding the wave here tonight on the scene.
[Book] Surfboard, Vic, surfboard.
[Vic] Oh, super kick under the jaw,
into the cover, center of the ring and a near fall.
I mean, you know what, you said this earlier and I want to get back to this,
because they did have an interaction earlier tonight in the locker room.
Is this a standard case of maybe Sol Ruca--
[Book] Wait a minute. Did you see that? You see that?
[Vic] Yeah, I did.
Petrovic is realizing that Ashante "Thee" Adonis
is here getting a close up look, kick out with a new--
[Book] She's not focused. She's not focused. She got the bug, man.
And she's been bit by the bite of Adonis, man.
[Vic] So you agree, you saw the same look shared between Adonis and Petrovic.
[Book] You can see it, man. You can smell it in the air, man.
There's something happening here with Petrovic.
And right now she needs to turn it on.
Maybe that's that one thing that she needs, Vic.
[Vic] Petrovic did have reasoning for the last week, destroying the Rose,
calling it an eye for an eye, which would cost Adonis a match
after Adonis cost a match between Petrovic and Reece.
To be fair, Adonis did apologize last week.
Into the cover though. Off the kick in another near fall.
And by the way, Brinley Reece just seems to be frustrated by this entire situation.
I just looked up, Book. I'm trying to get a good look right now.
I mean, I'm even distracted by Adonis up there about five rows up.
[Book] The thing is, Adonis--
[Vic] I don't think he's taking his eyes off his friend.
[Book] He's not doing anything. He's minding his own business.
He's here with a friend. A friend, Vic.
[Vic] Oh, that's what you want to call. I see what your defense is.
As Sol Ruca flying through the air and this with Sol Ruca is judgment.
[Book] When the last time you went out with a friend?
[Vic] I've been happily married for two years. I only go out with one woman.
And I don't really hang out with my friends except for my wife.
And my best friend is on Smack Down on Friday night.
[Book] Seems like you trying to hide something.
You make it up. Too much excuses here.
[Vic] Those are facts. A big kick from Sol Ruca.
And the fact could be Sol Ruca could be closing on a big victory here tonight,
but just got turned around by Karmen Petrovic.
And Petrovic now looking to slice through.
[Book] Oh, see there? Can't stay focused, though, Vic.
See that? You see that?
[Vic] And Adonis is--
You're 100% right, Book.
And she took her eye off the ball
and just got her soul snatched by Sol Ruca.
[bell rings]
[Sol Ruca's music plays]
[announcer] Here's your winner,
Sol Ruca.
[Vic] Sol snatches another soul.
You gotta wonder, did Adonis just break another heart?
How are you?
And I can only imagine how great it must have felt
being back in the ring and catching a dub. Come on, girl. You're killing it, too.
Thank you so much.
Look, the lioness is back, and I'm on the prowl.
And best believe that after all that I've been through,
I'm always gonna pounce first.
But my question is, where have you guys been?
Hey, we just waiting on our moment. We been in the gym grinding. Come on.
And I promise you, when our moment comes, we will be ready.
Hold on, though. Hold on, though. That's the thing, Tyson.
You don't know when that moment's gonna come.
You gotta be aggressive. Not tomorrow. Today.
Tyriek, take it from someone who's been blindsided.
Nobody's gonna give you an opportunity. You gotta just take it.
-You drop this. -Thank you.
-[crowd clamoring] -No, thank you.
Anyway.
[Vic] Good to see Nikita Lyons last week, but take a look at Hank and Tank.
Cole Custer firing up the engine of Hank and Tank.
Tag team action is back live.
Let's go!
[Vic] There's been a lot of interaction on social media tonight,
including the Eradicator
who took the X from one power house to another.
Quite the welcome from Rhea Ripley.
[heavy metal music]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing Merce accompanied by Jaida Parker,
at a combined weight of 545 pounds,
Lucien Price and Bronco Nima,
OTM.
[Vic] And it was a rude welcoming from these two
to our special guest that's here tonight with Hank and Tank.
[Hank and Tank's music plays]
[announcer] And their opponents,
accompanied by 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Cole Custer,
at a combined weight of 595 pounds,
Hank Walker, Tank Ledger, Hank and Tank.
[Vic] Oh, and OTM quickly to the outside.
And this started way earlier today outside the performance center.
It's carrying over into the here and to the now.
I don't even think this match up officially has begun.
And Hank and Tank are taking it to OTM.
[Book] It's not a wrestling match right now, Vic. This is a fight.
-[Vic] Custer's excited on the outside. -A fight just broke up.
[Vic] Hank and Tank. I mean…
-[Book] I mean, Custer-- -Finally the bell is sounding.
[Book] I mean, is Cole Custer going to get in on the action away?
He's dressed for the occasion.
[Vic] What do you mean dressed for the occasion?
He's gonna wear the 00 NXT car.
[Book] That's what I'm talking about. Get ready for fun.
[crowd clamoring]
[Vic] Meeting in the middle, Hank and Tank.
And look, OTM was flat out rude earlier today.
I wish he'd play safer to Cole Custer.
Custer, last year, NASCAR's Xfinity Series champion on the outside
drives that 00 NXT this Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
And the credit NASCAR AmEx credit 300.
As you see backstage, a main event coming up.
Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer getting ready for a huge main event
teaming for the first time ever.
[wrestlers grunting]
[referee] One, two.
[Vic] But it is Bronco Nima who's starting to rev up here in this tag team match.
[Book] Bronco Nima right now putting a hammer down and you got to love it.
-Here comes Price. -Well, back on NXT.
[Vic] What are you looking for out of OTM,
who are looking to return with an exclamation?
[Book] I'm just looking at the growth of these guys, man,
see if they're learning that they're picking it up.
And right now, Lucian Price dropping the hammer, man.
I'm liking what I'm seeing, Vic.
[Vic] You got to think somewhere right now the champions, Axiom, Frazer,
they're watching this match up
because they have to keep their eye on all the tag teams here in NXT.
[Book] Frazer and Axiom, two-time NXT tag team champion.
They're called the dynamic duo as far as I'm concerned.
Double trouble, man.
[Vic] Tank was trying to reach out for a tag.
Able to go up and over, trying to turn things around in this match up.
Rolls through and get ready. In comes Hank.
And Hank is wiping out OTM.
Are you ready to finally give these guys credit for their journey?
[Book] I'm not a fan. I'm not a fan.
But I must say they are beginning to grow on me just a bit.
[Vic] To get to this point. Tank, of course,
in the first NIL class out of Northwestern.
There you see Hank, a former security guard,
who's running through, almost wiped out, Booker.
I didn't even give you a heads up after your comments earlier.
You almost got wiped out. Nemo wiped out. Hank can take Roland.
Cole Custer excited. To the outside. You finally got back.
I was really hoping maybe your headset went out.
Boss fan slam center of the ring, hook of the leg, into the cover.
And a no breaking up the count. Lucian Price.
-Hey, you're still nimble. -That tells me right there.
-[Book] Lucian Price and Bronco-- -Hey, Jaida Parker.
[Book] Oh, yes. Oh, yes.
I love it.
[Vic] That's Lola Vice who came out here finally getting her hands on Jaida.
Referee though, distracted right now. Bronco. Nima.
-Oh. Cole Custer. --What the hell is going on?
[Vic] Cole Custer. The referee didn't see it.
Paying dividends. Ringside. Hank and Tank.
A collision course just took place.
And with the assist to Cole Custer, big tag team victory.
[Hank and Tank's music plays]
[announcer] Here are your winners,
Hank and Tank.
[Book] You can down there. You can down there, right?
Go ahead and say it. Go ahead and see it.
[Vic] Right here. You think about being rude.
Let's just pay back what happened earlier tonight.
Those nasty comments that were made. Cole Custer with the assist.
The collision course from Hank and Tank. Big victory tonight.
And now, will Cole Custer be victorious in Miami this weekend?
Good luck, Cole, in that 00 NXT car. Saturday in Miami.
[upbeat music playing]
[Book] Oh, yeah.
[Book] Do it.
It's nothing in NXT.
He wants to slap me in the face. Jimmy Je'Von. Jimmy Je'Von and Cedric.
I don't even care if it's for the tag team title.
-Make the match. -You want to run that by your tag partner?
-He's fine with it. -What are you doing?
Hey, hey. Are we the best tag team in the world or are we not?
-You got it. -Then we'll see him next week.
Oh, Dios mio.
Okay. That was fun.
I'm not sure what that was about, but I really need your help.
I need a corner man for my Heritage Cup match next week.
But everyone I've asked has said no.
And it's like they don't trust me or something.
-Mm. No one trusts the King. -Yeah, I'm really struggling with it.
Can you just, like, appoint someone to be my corner man for this match?
No, Lexis, that's not how it works. I can't force anyone to be in your corner.
Nobody trusts me 'cause they think I'm just like him.
You wouldn't get it. Everybody loves you, guys.
I'll stop wasting your time.
[laughing]
Mr. Chase,
why all the anger,
all the hostility for one of your former, let's just say, students.
After all, I wore the Chase U colors proudly.
But Chase, how's it feel as a teacher, always having control
to now having none?
Watching your creation being torn apart piece by piece.
The cathedral that is Chase, you being torn down brick by brick,
member by member,
until the only one standing in front of me is you.
Are you sure that you want an ambulance match at Halloween Havoc?
Because now I can freely be the man that everyone slated me to be.
The most dangerous man in all of NXT.
This Sunday, Chase U gets destroyed for good.
And you,
you'll be taking your last ride.
[siren blaring]
[Vic] Well, who will take a ride in an ambulance at Halloween Havoc?
But as we learned tonight, Ethan Page
doesn't believe Trick Williams is ready for what awaits him on Sunday.
The NXT title is on the line in a Devil's Playground match at Halloween Havoc.
The Halloween wheel still needs to be spun,
but Kelani Jordan will defend
her women's North American championship against Fatal Influence.
But which member and under what conditions?
We will find out here tonight.
And also at Halloween Havoc, an international dream match.
Four of the best women in the world will meet
when the rekindled friendship of Cora Jade and women's champion Roxanne Perez
face Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer.
Which dream team will be victorious on Sunday?
But after seeing what happened to his family
and his family get decimated tonight,
Tony D'Angelo is standing by with Sarah Shreiber.
Tony D'Angelo, it's been a tough night for you.
You find Rizzo down and injured,
and then you have to watch the destruction of Luca and Stacks
at the hands of Oba Femi.
-How are you dealing with things? -I don't know what the hell's going on.
Somebody took out Rizzo, overtime me to the ring
and beat the snot out of Luca and Stacks.
See, Halloween Havoc is going to be more
than who can run up the ladder and grab the title, alright?
He made it more than that.
Listen, I took what he loved, so he returned the favor.
On Sunday, it's going to be more than just a championship match.
I am going to use every table, ladder, chair to personally beat over his ass.
Oba, you wanted me all by myself.
Careful what you wish for. 'Cause Sunday you're gonna get it.
[Vic] Tables, ladders and stairs. Sunday at Halloween Havoc.
But it is main event time. For the first time ever,
Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer will team.
And there are no strangers among those four.
This tag team match up is next.
[Fatal Influence's music plays]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied by Jasmine Nicks,
representing Fatal Influence,
Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne.
[Vic] Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne.
Taking on Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer.
It's main event time live here on NXT.
[music continues]
[Vic] Back live on NXT.
And, Booker, we have been waiting for this match up all night long.
[Book] And anticipating, Vic.
Man.
[Stephanie Vaquer's music plays]
[Vic] For the first time ever, Stephanie Vaquer will team with Giulia.
An international dream team coming together tonight in our main event.
[music continues]
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] And there you see the Dark Angel through the smoke,
as here comes the beautiful madness.
[Giulia's music plays]
[announcer] And their opponents,
the team of Stephanie Vaquer
and Giulia.
[Vic] They team up tonight for the first time ever.
But we'll team together this Sunday
in a dream tag team match up at Halloween Havoc.
[music continues]
[Vic] You gotta admire and like Ava's decision
in making this match up, Booker.
It's a win for everybody. It's a win for the fans.
It's a win for Giulia and Vaquer.
It's even a win for Fatal Influence, who by competing tonight
did earn themselves a women's North American Championship opportunity.
Which will take place Sunday, Halloween Havoc.
But the question is still unknown.
Which member of Fatal Influence
and what the stipulation will be when they face Kelani Jordan?
[Book] Smart. Very, very smart. And that's one thing, Vic.
Let's not put the cart before the horse.
Giulia and Stephanie needs to make it to Sunday.
Right now they need to deal with Fatal Influence.
And that right there, to me, that's a big deal. That's a big deal, Vic.
[Vic] Look at Giulia turning around, up and down, going around, around again.
You think Fallon Henley would be used to that.
But she just got taken down not once but twice.
The second time with a drop kick and quickly making a tag to Jacy Jayne.
[Book] One step behind. Fallon Henley, I call her the pro, Vic,
and I don't say that. She is truly just that good.
She's gonna have a chance to prove it tonight. But here we go right now.
Jacy going for the ride.
One…
[Vic] Giulia going for that quick cover.
Now back into the front face lock looking for a tag, and the first one being made.
And look, Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer first met in Japan.
They stood across the ring from each other after the match up.
It was a mutual respect that morphed into a friendship
and now a partnership here on NXT.
Obviously there is deep trust between these two. And look at this submission.
And Vaquer right now adding a little bit extra to Jacy Jayne.
[Book] Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia, both from the same club.
Let me tell you right now, pro wrestling is a lifestyle in Japan, man.
Here we go.
[Vic] When they face, that being Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer,
when they face Roxanne Perez, Cora Jaden,
it'll only be the third time there's been a women's tag team match up.
And Halloween Havoc in an event that began back in 1989.
Float over into the cover and Vaquer able to get that left shoulder
just ever so slightly up as Fatal Influence now
has taken control of this match up early on.
[Book] And here comes the rock star looking to play a knife
holding down on Stephanie Vaquer.
[Vic] And before you start throwing out, you know, false accusations at me,
I want to actually give credit to Fatal Influence
for stepping up in this match up.
They could have walked away but they knew if they competed tonight,
they would get what they wanted.
That being that women's North American Championship opportunity.
[Book] The thing is, Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia, highly talented superstars.
But you're in somebody's house right now, Vic.
You need to show a little bit of respect as far as I'm concerned.
[Vic] Ava just made official for next week two championship matches.
First, the NXT tag team titles will be defended.
Je'Von Evans, Cedric Alexander taking on Frazer and Axiom.
And then that Heritage Cup match, King Dempsey, both made official.
Two huge match matches next week.
But here tonight, a massive tag team main event.
-[crowd cheering] -[Book] Oh, right on the nose.
Oh, man, you know that in the past we've had problems with that nose.
[crowd] Oh.
[Vic] They have some problems as well.
And look who is rocking and rolling right now.
Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer
might be the first time they're ever teaming
but they are now in control and charging in.
Giulia though got caught for a moment.
[crowd chanting] NXT. NXT.
[Vic] Listen to the NXT. Hey!
[chanting continues]
[Vic] Jasmine Nicks right here in front of us.
Referee was distracted. Jayne did a nice job bringing in the care.
And Fatal Influence might have just forced a fatal mistake.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Back live on NXT tag team main event.
We started the night in tag team action.
We end the night with tag team action as Fatal Influence--
Whoa. Shoulders down. Giulia.
Almost able to pin Fallon Henley. It's Jacy Jayne.
Fallon Henley of Fatal Influence taking on Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer.
First time ever those two international sensations have teamed up.
But we are seeing just how bad Fatal Influence wants that opportunity
at the Women's North American Championship.
The champion, Kelani Jordan has never ran from a challenge.
And Fatal Influence right now showing not only Jordan,
but the NXT universe what they are made of here in this main event.
[Book] Fatal Influence have been surgical, Vic, during the break.
[Vic] Into the cover and a kick out.
[Book] Giulia's in more trouble than I've ever seen her in here in NXT thus far.
I don't know if she's going to be able to fight back from this.
[Vic] Fallon Henley, who accepted the challenge for the tag team--
[Book] It's not going to be an upset. It wouldn't be an upset.
It would be proving that wasn't all hype.
Giulia wants Stephanie Vaquer. Oh, hi. That's what we got here, Vic.
[Vic] That goes back to something Jacy Jayne has said
that Giulia and Stephanie don't belong here.
But you can't even argue with that statement.
[Boo] Vic, what are you going to say? What would you say?
-[Vic] That's why I asked you. -That's the competition.
[Book] I would say the exact same thing, that they did not deserve to be here.
They haven't proved anything.
What have you done for me lately, Vic?
What have you done? You've done nothing.
[Vic] Take your blood pressure medication.
Shoulders down and another kick out.
Giulia charging right back in. They just dropped Jacy Jayne.
And it seems to be Fatal Influence's motto that people don't belong here.
Whether it's NIL athletes,
whether it's Giulia, or whether it's Stephanie Vaquer
who's looking to tag back into this match up
as the NXT universe starts to rise to their feet.
[Book] Jacy Jayne is moving. She's gotta move. Quick tag.
[Vic] Tag made. Fallon Henley's in. Giulia reaches out.
Here comes the pair, then the Dark Angel. Big high cross body off the top.
And right now you gotta wonder, where's Cora Jade? Where's Roxanne Perez?
They got to be looking on at who their opponents will be
in that dream team tag team match up Halloween Havoc.
[crowd chanting] NXT. NXT. NXT.
[Book] Better be watching, Vic,
because Stephanie Vaquer is proving why she has been champion
everywhere she's going, right now she's looking great.
[Vic] Fallon Henley putting us--
[crowd] Oh!
-[Book] Oh, baby. -Look at that.
[Vic] And I don't think she's going to like the results.
Screw whip, out of the corner, into the cover, Porter Regan.
Fallon Henley able to kick out and continue this fight right here.
Though Jacy Jayne seems to be writhing in pain. Tag was made.
Giulia back in.
Beautiful Madness, the legal superstar. Fallon Henley trying to fight free.
Able to duck and dive for a moment, but couldn't dodge those two.
[Book] Double up, double up. One time.
-[Vic] Cover. -[crowd] One, two.
[Vic] And Jacy Jayne breaking things up.
And look, Jacy Jayne, as you call her, is a tag team specialist.
[Book] Like I say, the pool of match,
all black dude would definitely catapult her straight to the top.
[crowd chanting] NXT. NXT. NXT.
[Vic] NXT universe showing their love,
showing their appreciation for this massive tag team main event,
the final NXT before this Sunday's Halloween Havoc premium live event.
And Fallon Henley now don't necessarily know
she wants to get into a slug fest with Giulia.
[Book] Giulia seems to love that strong style,
and right now she's being put to the test.
-Oh, big back elbow. -Very sharp and out.
[Vic] Fallon Henley leaving her feet, got caught,
took a little bit too much time.
And now look at Giulia.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Fallon able to block for a moment.
And look at Fallon Henley able to turn things around.
And I know you said it wouldn't be an upset,
but I don't believe everybody in the NXT universe sees it that way.
[Book] I can understand that. I can see that. Let me tell you something.
Fallon Henley has been working on her craft here in NXT
for quite some time and now is finally coming into play.
-[Vic] Jacy's legal. -That's it. Wow.
[Vic] Vaquer breaking it up. Fallon coming in as well.
This is starting to break down between all four of these women
and you gotta think about the X factor.
Who's on the outside? Jasmine Nicks. And just on cue, look at Jasmine Nicks.
-[Book] In goes Nicks. -No. What?
[Vic] Don't concern yourself with business that doesn't concern you.
[Book] Here we go. Oh, come on, ref. Come on.
[Vic] Kick under the jaw. Jayne has dropped.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Kelani Jordan, the women's North American champion is here.
[crowd clamoring]
[Vic] Talk about a distraction. Rolling out. Connect.
That headbutt did.
-[Book] Not like this, Vic. -Jayne on left legs.
[crowd] Oh.
-[Vic] A tag was made. -[crowd chanting] Happy birthday.
-[Vic] Stephanie Vaquer is legal. -[crowd chanting] Happy birthday.
[Vic] And Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia
looking to put the finishing touches on tonight.
-[bell rings] -[Vic] Big momentum building, win.
[heavy metal music]
[announcer] Here are your winners for team up.
Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer.
[music continues]
[Vic] What a main event match up tonight
here on NXT.
[music continues]
[Vic] Going back to some of the action in this match up.
Bam. There was that big knee. To be fair, I don't even think Jacy Jayne
realized where she was at this moment,
but if she did, just for good measure
Stephanie Vaquer delivering that bone shattering back breaker
to pick up a momentum building victory,
as this Sunday tickets on sale now for Halloween Havoc.
That tag team match but also the Women's North American Championship match
will happen, and it's finally time to spin the Halloween Wheel.
This tag team match up though as we talked about will take place.
It is a dream match up between these four.
Who walks out victorious from Halloween Havoc?
[heavy metal music]
[Vic] Will these three be victorious this Sunday?
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] We will find out at Halloween Havoc.
There you see
Perez and Jade.
[heavy metal music]
[Vic] A lot of animosity between these four.
But there you see Kelani Jordan
who's waiting for her fate
as Fatal Influence is ready to finally spin the wheel.
[music continues]
[Vic] Oh, no.
Well, ladies, it looks like we--
[crowd clamoring]
[dramatic music]
[music continues]
[Vic] Booker, she's here!
[Book] Wow.
[music continues]