1 00:00:08,558 --> 00:00:09,559 [John Cena] Then. 2 00:00:13,363 --> 00:00:14,564 Now. 3 00:00:19,352 --> 00:00:20,369 Forever. 4 00:00:28,778 --> 00:00:29,895 Together. 5 00:00:38,154 --> 00:00:41,658 [Vic] We are live in Los Angeles, home to four WrestleManias, 6 00:00:41,690 --> 00:00:43,126 the center of the wrestling universe. 7 00:00:43,159 --> 00:00:46,279 Over the last 48 hours at the premiere of Raw on Netflix. 8 00:00:46,312 --> 00:00:50,567 And tonight, inside the historic Shrine Auditorium, 9 00:00:50,599 --> 00:00:53,887 we welcome you to the first NXT of the new year, 10 00:00:53,919 --> 00:00:58,208 we welcome you to WWE New Year's Evil. 11 00:01:00,376 --> 00:01:02,879 And earlier today, there was Roxanne Perez, 12 00:01:02,912 --> 00:01:08,101 who arrived on Day 276 of her championship reign. 13 00:01:08,134 --> 00:01:11,654 But she will face the women's Iron Survivor. 14 00:01:11,688 --> 00:01:13,323 That, of course, is Giulia. 15 00:01:13,356 --> 00:01:16,292 This will be the first match of the new year here live, 16 00:01:16,326 --> 00:01:20,280 and it's for the NXT Women's Championship. 17 00:01:20,313 --> 00:01:22,499 From the women's to the men's Iron Survivor, 18 00:01:22,532 --> 00:01:24,634 who is focused as ever. 19 00:01:24,667 --> 00:01:27,737 Will Femi's reign begin here tonight? 20 00:01:27,771 --> 00:01:30,073 Or is this tonight for Eddy Thorpe? 21 00:01:30,106 --> 00:01:31,524 Can he shock the Universe? 22 00:01:31,558 --> 00:01:34,344 Can he become the NXT Champion? 23 00:01:34,377 --> 00:01:37,380 To do so, both men will have to beat this man. 24 00:01:37,414 --> 00:01:40,550 And he's here to prove his opponents and doubters wrong. 25 00:01:40,583 --> 00:01:42,652 Can Trick silence the haters? 26 00:01:42,686 --> 00:01:45,387 Triple Threat for the NXT Championship 27 00:01:45,422 --> 00:01:47,807 here tonight at New Year's Evil. 28 00:02:05,759 --> 00:02:07,544 [crowd cheering] 29 00:02:12,482 --> 00:02:14,367 And look who has arrived. 30 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:17,654 The Final Boss in NXT for the first time ever. 31 00:02:17,686 --> 00:02:20,472 The Great One ready to electrify. 32 00:02:20,507 --> 00:02:24,194 The Rock is live here on NXT. 33 00:02:25,845 --> 00:02:27,664 And we are in the Shrine Auditorium, 34 00:02:27,697 --> 00:02:31,201 which opened its doors nearly 100 years ago. 35 00:02:31,233 --> 00:02:32,736 The site of the Grammy Awards, 36 00:02:32,769 --> 00:02:34,337 the site of the Academy Awards, 37 00:02:34,370 --> 00:02:39,676 and tonight, the site of WWE New Year's Evil. 38 00:02:46,166 --> 00:02:48,118 I want to welcome you into ringside, Vic Joseph, 39 00:02:48,150 --> 00:02:50,570 alongside the two-time WWE Hall of Famer, Booker T. 40 00:02:50,602 --> 00:02:51,954 -That's right. -It's the new year. 41 00:02:51,988 --> 00:02:55,108 Things are bigger, better, and that includes our announce team. 42 00:02:55,141 --> 00:02:58,310 Welcome back. Somebody who has done countless WrestleManias, 43 00:02:58,345 --> 00:02:59,946 a former champion on this brand, 44 00:02:59,978 --> 00:03:03,616 my friend, and he is finally home, Corey Graves. 45 00:03:03,650 --> 00:03:07,087 2025 belongs to NXT. 46 00:03:07,120 --> 00:03:09,689 The Great One, The Final Boss is in the house. 47 00:03:09,722 --> 00:03:11,590 I could not pass up this opportunity. 48 00:03:11,624 --> 00:03:13,827 And I get to work with a Hall of Famer again. 49 00:03:13,859 --> 00:03:15,779 -What up? What up? -[laughs] 50 00:03:15,811 --> 00:03:20,450 It's time for our first of three championship matches here tonight. 51 00:03:22,702 --> 00:03:24,738 ["Time Of Arrival" playing] 52 00:03:24,771 --> 00:03:26,305 [crowd cheering] 53 00:03:55,952 --> 00:03:57,837 [Vic] Booker, she said last week, 54 00:03:57,870 --> 00:04:00,140 "It's time to live up to the hype." 55 00:04:00,739 --> 00:04:04,494 It's time to live up to the expectations." 56 00:04:04,527 --> 00:04:09,766 Giulia is set for a championship match against someone you've trained, 57 00:04:09,798 --> 00:04:11,518 someone who you're close to, 58 00:04:11,551 --> 00:04:13,420 The Prodigy, Roxanne Perez. 59 00:04:13,452 --> 00:04:14,738 [Booker] Oh, yeah, man! 60 00:04:14,771 --> 00:04:18,257 I've been waiting and anticipating this moment. 61 00:04:18,291 --> 00:04:22,996 But like Giulia said that you must feel and sometimes believe 62 00:04:23,029 --> 00:04:24,881 that you are truly the best. 63 00:04:24,914 --> 00:04:28,935 Giulia, she's been champion everywhere she's been except… 64 00:04:28,967 --> 00:04:30,402 except NXT. 65 00:04:30,437 --> 00:04:34,541 And for one reason, The Prodigy, Roxanne Perez. 66 00:04:34,574 --> 00:04:37,210 Can she do it tonight? 67 00:04:37,243 --> 00:04:38,861 ["All Fall Down" playing] 68 00:04:38,895 --> 00:04:41,330 [Vic] That's one of the biggest NXT rematches 69 00:04:41,364 --> 00:04:43,383 for the women's title in recent memory. 70 00:04:43,416 --> 00:04:47,404 The first meeting in Chicago, the first match ever on the CW. 71 00:04:47,437 --> 00:04:50,340 Cora Jade returned and cost Giulia-- 72 00:04:50,373 --> 00:04:51,623 [Booker] Come on, man! 73 00:04:51,657 --> 00:04:53,743 -[Vic] Hold on. -[Booker] Quit crying over spilt milk. 74 00:04:53,777 --> 00:04:55,779 -[Vic] No, that's a fact. -[Booker] Quit crying. 75 00:04:55,812 --> 00:04:58,365 [Vic] I want to bring Corey Graves in here because, Corey, 76 00:04:58,397 --> 00:05:01,217 you were here for the huggers, the bosses and the queens. 77 00:05:01,251 --> 00:05:04,354 Some have said that Perez has surpassed everyone. 78 00:05:04,387 --> 00:05:07,289 That she is the best woman in the world. 79 00:05:07,323 --> 00:05:09,142 [Booker] Go ahead and preach, Corey. 80 00:05:09,175 --> 00:05:13,513 Go ahead and spit some of that knowledge that we've been waiting for here at NXT. 81 00:05:13,546 --> 00:05:16,299 [Corey] If you ever take a breath, I'll start, Booker T. 82 00:05:16,332 --> 00:05:20,303 I'm a big fan of everything Roxanne Perez has done throughout her NXT tenure. 83 00:05:20,336 --> 00:05:22,705 The NXT women's division as a whole, 84 00:05:22,739 --> 00:05:26,760 arguably the best women's division on the planet Earth these days. 85 00:05:26,793 --> 00:05:29,945 I think she's the right woman to sit at the top of the mountain. 86 00:05:29,979 --> 00:05:31,563 But Giulia looks locked-in. 87 00:05:31,598 --> 00:05:33,566 I saw Giulia warming up backstage. 88 00:05:33,599 --> 00:05:36,803 -She is focused, she is ready for war. -[Booker] Oh, baby. 89 00:05:36,836 --> 00:05:41,390 [Vic] Let's go up to Mike Rome to kick off the festivities tonight. 90 00:05:43,359 --> 00:05:44,426 [bell dings] 91 00:05:45,195 --> 00:05:48,313 The following contest, scheduled for one fall, 92 00:05:49,315 --> 00:05:56,156 is for the NXT Women's Championship! 93 00:05:57,757 --> 00:06:04,313 Introducing the challenger from Tokyo, Japan, 94 00:06:04,897 --> 00:06:10,303 Giulia! 95 00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:16,042 And her opponent 96 00:06:16,943 --> 00:06:18,712 from Laredo, Texas, 97 00:06:18,745 --> 00:06:24,601 she is the NXT women's champion, 98 00:06:24,633 --> 00:06:30,890 Roxanne Perez! 99 00:06:31,524 --> 00:06:34,127 [Vic] Women's division reached new heights last year, 100 00:06:34,159 --> 00:06:37,380 and, Corey, you just touched on something that I kind of want to… 101 00:06:37,414 --> 00:06:39,082 I think we all can agree on. 102 00:06:39,115 --> 00:06:40,265 It reached new heights, 103 00:06:40,299 --> 00:06:43,652 and, Booker, it's only going to get better. 104 00:06:43,686 --> 00:06:47,691 [Booker] Yes, there's a reason why everybody's trying to show up here at NXT, 105 00:06:47,724 --> 00:06:51,176 because the women's division is truly the toughest, the best division 106 00:06:51,210 --> 00:06:53,563 -in all of professional wrestling… -[bell dings] 107 00:06:53,596 --> 00:06:54,714 …in my humble opinion. 108 00:06:54,748 --> 00:06:56,316 Here we go, here we go! 109 00:06:56,349 --> 00:06:58,518 [Vic] I still think about Giulia sitting front row 110 00:06:58,551 --> 00:07:00,152 at Stand and Deliver In Philadelphia. 111 00:07:00,186 --> 00:07:02,655 Eyes were locked on Roxanne Perez. 112 00:07:02,688 --> 00:07:04,373 It was on that day, Perez won 113 00:07:04,407 --> 00:07:06,775 the NXT Women's Championship for the second time. 114 00:07:06,810 --> 00:07:09,729 Giulia, of course, made her debut here in NXT in September, 115 00:07:09,763 --> 00:07:12,614 a victory over the current women's United States Champion. 116 00:07:12,649 --> 00:07:16,186 [Booker] You see that? A little hesitation right there from Giulia. 117 00:07:16,219 --> 00:07:18,871 That could be her major mistake tonight. 118 00:07:18,905 --> 00:07:21,123 [Corey] Or Giulia's coming into this match-up 119 00:07:21,157 --> 00:07:22,726 aware of what she doesn't know. 120 00:07:23,409 --> 00:07:26,546 -And a combination by Perez. -[Booker] Oh, wait a minute. 121 00:07:26,579 --> 00:07:27,931 [Vic] Shoulders down, nice counter. 122 00:07:27,964 --> 00:07:30,717 Now it's Giulia in control, looking for a submission. 123 00:07:30,750 --> 00:07:33,852 And Roxanne Perez right now trying to wiggle her way free. 124 00:07:33,887 --> 00:07:35,488 Almost in a pinning predicament. 125 00:07:35,522 --> 00:07:37,222 Notice how unbothered Giulia was-- 126 00:07:37,257 --> 00:07:38,491 [Corey] Shoulders down. 127 00:07:39,042 --> 00:07:42,512 [Vic] Giulia knows that she's a submission master. 128 00:07:42,544 --> 00:07:44,513 She doesn't have to rush into anything. 129 00:07:44,546 --> 00:07:47,517 A good jujitsu player will wait for you to make a mistake. 130 00:07:47,549 --> 00:07:49,719 [Booker] You know what? I give Giulia props. 131 00:07:49,753 --> 00:07:50,703 She's good, Vic. 132 00:07:50,736 --> 00:07:52,906 She's been champion everywhere she's going. 133 00:07:52,938 --> 00:07:56,342 But right now she's in the ring with one of the best, truly the best. 134 00:07:56,376 --> 00:07:57,744 The Prodigy, Roxanne Perez. 135 00:07:57,777 --> 00:07:59,929 [Vic] Perez might just have made a mistake, 136 00:07:59,962 --> 00:08:01,580 as Giulia now fired up. 137 00:08:01,614 --> 00:08:04,150 Corey, what interests you the most about Giulia? 138 00:08:04,183 --> 00:08:06,051 There's something about Giulia's presence, 139 00:08:06,085 --> 00:08:08,488 her aura as the kids like to say these days. 140 00:08:08,520 --> 00:08:11,724 Something about Giulia reminds me of a younger Shinsuke Nakamura. 141 00:08:11,758 --> 00:08:13,359 Like Wrestle Kingdom Nakamura, 142 00:08:13,393 --> 00:08:16,479 the way Giulia seems to have a devil-may-care attitude. 143 00:08:16,529 --> 00:08:20,483 But the minute the bell rings, there's another gear, something else inside. 144 00:08:21,066 --> 00:08:23,669 And, right now, Giulia perched on the top turnbuckle. 145 00:08:23,703 --> 00:08:25,505 [Vic] Giulia earned this opportunity 146 00:08:25,537 --> 00:08:27,873 by winning the Women's Iron Survivor Challenge. 147 00:08:27,907 --> 00:08:32,044 Big Missile drop kick, and right Now, Giulia in Control. 148 00:08:32,078 --> 00:08:34,481 Target Acquired, charging in. 149 00:08:35,115 --> 00:08:38,867 And Giulia really has slowed this pace down right where she wants it to be. 150 00:08:38,901 --> 00:08:41,471 And Roxanne wisely rolling out here to the outside. 151 00:08:41,504 --> 00:08:43,807 Look at Giulia, quickly right behind her. 152 00:08:43,840 --> 00:08:46,760 [Booker T] That's called creating space, Vic. That's smart. 153 00:08:46,793 --> 00:08:51,197 That's a pro in live and in living color right before your eyes. 154 00:08:51,231 --> 00:08:54,134 That's Roxanne Perez. Why don't we give her her props, Vic? 155 00:08:54,167 --> 00:08:55,367 [Vic] I just gave her her props, 156 00:08:55,401 --> 00:08:57,603 told Corey minutes ago, as Perez turning things around. 157 00:08:57,637 --> 00:09:00,090 [Booker T] She's been doing this since she was 13. 158 00:09:00,122 --> 00:09:02,925 She was champion at 16 years old at Reality of Wrestling. 159 00:09:02,959 --> 00:09:05,411 And now, two-time NXT Champ. Give her her props. 160 00:09:05,444 --> 00:09:07,664 [Vic] We did. You need to switch to decaf. 161 00:09:07,697 --> 00:09:10,183 Perez, right now, is in control of this match-up. 162 00:09:10,216 --> 00:09:11,317 [commentators exclaim] 163 00:09:11,351 --> 00:09:13,770 -[Booker T] See what I'm saying? -[Vic] Trying to break the limbs. 164 00:09:13,803 --> 00:09:15,088 Perez in control. 165 00:09:15,121 --> 00:09:17,557 Don't miss the action with our picture in picture break. 166 00:09:17,589 --> 00:09:20,459 -Who's walking out with the gold? -Giulia. Come on. 167 00:09:23,213 --> 00:09:27,050 [Vic] NXT Women's Championship on the line here at New Year's Evil. 168 00:09:27,083 --> 00:09:29,269 Perez, the champion, Giulia, the challenger. 169 00:09:29,302 --> 00:09:33,189 Perez, currently her reign, the fifth longest in NXT history. 170 00:09:33,223 --> 00:09:36,659 Nineteen televised wins last year, tied for the most in NXT. 171 00:09:36,693 --> 00:09:39,329 No doubt, Book, she is a big match competitor. 172 00:09:39,362 --> 00:09:41,247 [Booker T] Great stats. Vic. 173 00:09:41,281 --> 00:09:45,035 But none of that means anything when you're inside that squared circle, 174 00:09:45,068 --> 00:09:46,386 under the bright lights. 175 00:09:46,419 --> 00:09:51,257 Roxanne Perez, since 16 years old, she's been under those bright lights. 176 00:09:51,290 --> 00:09:54,394 [Vic] And a big kick from Giulia, challenger, right now. 177 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:56,780 Getting back into this match-up. 178 00:09:56,813 --> 00:09:59,031 [Corey] Perez looks rocked for the moment. 179 00:10:00,400 --> 00:10:05,572 Giulia with a very, very important moment to potentially recover, replan her game. 180 00:10:05,605 --> 00:10:07,723 [Vic] Well, for Roxanne Perez too. 181 00:10:07,757 --> 00:10:09,358 She's countless times has said 182 00:10:09,391 --> 00:10:11,544 the reason Giulia is here is because of her. 183 00:10:11,578 --> 00:10:13,630 The reason Zaria is here, because of her. 184 00:10:13,663 --> 00:10:16,483 The reason Stephanie Vaquer is here is because of her. 185 00:10:16,516 --> 00:10:19,468 [Booker T] Uh-huh, breakout tournament winner and survivor, 186 00:10:19,502 --> 00:10:22,789 tag team champion, two-time NXT Champion. 187 00:10:22,822 --> 00:10:24,908 Oh, yes, man! Oh, yes! 188 00:10:24,940 --> 00:10:27,394 [Vic] Perez now to retain! Going in for the cover. 189 00:10:27,427 --> 00:10:30,630 Going down… challenger just able to kick out in. 190 00:10:30,663 --> 00:10:32,766 Yes, Book, you can rattle up those stats. 191 00:10:32,799 --> 00:10:34,934 She was this year's Female Superstar of the Year, 192 00:10:34,968 --> 00:10:36,502 only woman to win all the accolades. 193 00:10:36,536 --> 00:10:37,737 -Women's Iron-- -[Booker T] Yeah! 194 00:10:37,771 --> 00:10:41,841 [Vic] Only three women have held the title for more combined days in NXT than her. 195 00:10:41,875 --> 00:10:43,959 She's competing-- Great, all great stats. 196 00:10:43,992 --> 00:10:46,813 -But can she get it done tonight? -[Booker T] You just said it. 197 00:10:46,846 --> 00:10:48,798 [Vic] I asked you, can she get it done? 198 00:10:48,832 --> 00:10:51,351 [Booker T] No question. You just gave her all the props in the world. 199 00:10:51,384 --> 00:10:53,153 She's the best of the best. 200 00:10:53,185 --> 00:10:56,823 Hey, listen, Corey. You want some of this. You want some of this action. 201 00:10:56,856 --> 00:10:58,024 [Corey] What action? 202 00:10:58,058 --> 00:11:00,160 Now I know what the WWE Universe feels like 203 00:11:00,193 --> 00:11:02,228 when I talk about my wife on commentary. 204 00:11:02,262 --> 00:11:04,564 -[Booker T laughing] -[Corey] You need to keep it separate. 205 00:11:04,597 --> 00:11:06,549 I don't want to catch anyone at a Starbucks-- 206 00:11:06,583 --> 00:11:09,703 That was a nice suplex. Perez, now, turning things around. 207 00:11:09,736 --> 00:11:11,920 -Look at Giulia rising up. -[Booker T] Okay. 208 00:11:13,839 --> 00:11:16,843 -[Corey] This is starting to break down. -[crowd exclaims] 209 00:11:17,560 --> 00:11:21,664 [Corey] Open-hand palm strikes to the jaws of each woman connecting simultaneously. 210 00:11:24,266 --> 00:11:27,587 A dangerous game. You can get your legs locked from underneath you. 211 00:11:27,620 --> 00:11:29,856 Good luck getting back into the fight. 212 00:11:29,889 --> 00:11:31,925 Bang! Right from the challenger. 213 00:11:34,294 --> 00:11:36,646 -You're pretty quiet, Book. -[Vic] Certainly is. 214 00:11:36,680 --> 00:11:40,567 [Booker T] I'm checking out the action, full-fledged action right there. 215 00:11:40,600 --> 00:11:42,552 This is hot and heavy, with Giulia and Perez, 216 00:11:42,584 --> 00:11:45,555 there's nowhere near out of this game by any means. 217 00:11:45,588 --> 00:11:49,358 [Vic] Look at the official, checking on Giulia. That was wise of Perez. 218 00:11:49,391 --> 00:11:51,961 -You talk about separation-- -[Booker T] Here we go. 219 00:11:51,995 --> 00:11:54,514 [Vic] And right now, Perez looking to fly. 220 00:11:54,546 --> 00:11:57,867 -Perez, hard wrestling her to the floor. -[Booker T] Oh, yes, man! 221 00:11:57,901 --> 00:12:00,053 [Vic] The champion here to prove a point. 222 00:12:00,086 --> 00:12:03,990 Much like Trick Williams wants to do later on tonight in a Triple Threat Match. 223 00:12:04,024 --> 00:12:07,410 Giulia back into the ring, Perez right now starting to climb, 224 00:12:07,444 --> 00:12:09,329 -NXT Universe starting to rise. -[crowd chanting] 225 00:12:09,362 --> 00:12:11,264 Big-- Comes back in, the challenger. 226 00:12:11,848 --> 00:12:13,949 [Booker T] Big momentum shift for a second, 227 00:12:13,983 --> 00:12:15,834 but, right now, Giulia just… 228 00:12:15,868 --> 00:12:20,290 just got the momentum back in her way, she's gonna be performing this big move-- 229 00:12:20,323 --> 00:12:21,558 [Vic] Off the top… 230 00:12:21,591 --> 00:12:24,711 -Double underhook suplex! -[Booker T] Oh, yes! Wow! 231 00:12:25,795 --> 00:12:27,447 [Vic] You said it earlier, Corey. 232 00:12:27,480 --> 00:12:29,598 They're going to have to pull out all the stops, 233 00:12:29,632 --> 00:12:31,685 and that is exactly what Giulia is doing. 234 00:12:31,718 --> 00:12:34,521 But she's right now favoring the arm just slightly. 235 00:12:34,554 --> 00:12:37,524 Turning around, hoisting up Perez… 236 00:12:39,224 --> 00:12:41,343 Wow! Michinoku-esq! 237 00:12:41,377 --> 00:12:43,579 -[Booker T] Whoa. -[Vic] Cover for the title! 238 00:12:44,164 --> 00:12:46,949 -A near fall. -[Booker T] That was close. 239 00:12:46,983 --> 00:12:48,001 That was close, Vic. 240 00:12:48,034 --> 00:12:50,469 [Corey] What a match this has been. 241 00:12:51,204 --> 00:12:55,308 First we see the butterfly superplex executed to perfection by Giulia, 242 00:12:55,342 --> 00:12:58,127 and this modification of a Michinoku Driver, 243 00:12:58,762 --> 00:13:01,765 spiking the champion on the dome of her skull. 244 00:13:01,798 --> 00:13:04,534 [crowd clapping, chanting] This is awesome! 245 00:13:04,567 --> 00:13:07,771 [Vic] Indeed. This is how we're kicking off New Year's Eve-- 246 00:13:07,804 --> 00:13:09,723 -[Booker T] Whoa! -[Vic] Perez with a crossface! 247 00:13:09,756 --> 00:13:12,692 Perez, right now, has got Giulia center of the ring. 248 00:13:12,726 --> 00:13:15,178 [Booker T] Do your job, ref. Have the wherewithal. 249 00:13:15,211 --> 00:13:16,663 the understanding and know-how, 250 00:13:16,695 --> 00:13:19,098 -stop it now. -[Vic] Giulia trying to break free. 251 00:13:19,132 --> 00:13:22,068 She's showing no signs, Book, of weakness. She's fighting. 252 00:13:22,102 --> 00:13:24,219 She's showing you the heart of a champion. 253 00:13:24,254 --> 00:13:26,790 But Perez showing you the brains of a champion, 254 00:13:26,823 --> 00:13:29,409 turning right around, looking for some Pop Rox, 255 00:13:29,442 --> 00:13:32,746 countered by the challenger, charging right-- Big dropkick! 256 00:13:32,779 --> 00:13:35,382 Giulia, all the way out here in front of us. 257 00:13:35,415 --> 00:13:38,435 [Booker T] Perez is on the double level right there, Vic. 258 00:13:39,519 --> 00:13:41,237 [Corey] Got to appreciate the sense of urgency 259 00:13:41,271 --> 00:13:44,373 clearly being felt by Roxanne Perez at this juncture, but-- 260 00:13:44,406 --> 00:13:45,558 [Vic] Hold on a second! 261 00:13:46,059 --> 00:13:48,461 [commentators exclaim] 262 00:13:49,562 --> 00:13:54,601 You might want to check on these ladies, Tom. That was nasty. 263 00:13:54,634 --> 00:13:57,536 And the only way Giulia can win the championship, 264 00:13:57,569 --> 00:14:01,324 she's got to get Roxanne back in the ring. Corey, they're not even moving. 265 00:14:01,358 --> 00:14:03,727 That was a last ditch effort by the challenger. 266 00:14:03,760 --> 00:14:06,512 But you're right, Vic, neither the champion nor challenger's-- 267 00:14:06,545 --> 00:14:08,031 -Hey! -Cora Jade! 268 00:14:08,064 --> 00:14:10,934 -This is what happened in Chicago! -[crowd] Eight! 269 00:14:11,901 --> 00:14:14,904 -Come on, ref! And now Giulia! Oh! -[crowd] Nine! 270 00:14:14,938 --> 00:14:18,007 Giulia at nine and a half. And look at Perez. 271 00:14:18,040 --> 00:14:20,410 Perez right now, doubt could be sinking in, 272 00:14:20,443 --> 00:14:23,363 but she's right now listening to Jade, foot on the gas, 273 00:14:23,396 --> 00:14:25,048 -and the Pop Rox. -[Booker T] Yes! 274 00:14:25,081 --> 00:14:27,033 [Vic] And just like in Chicago-- 275 00:14:27,067 --> 00:14:29,386 -[all exclaim] -[Booker T] What the hell! 276 00:14:30,303 --> 00:14:31,503 [Vic] Giulia kicked out. 277 00:14:31,538 --> 00:14:35,775 -But look at Roxanne, Fujiwara Armbar. -[clamoring] 278 00:14:35,824 --> 00:14:37,142 The armbar is locked in. 279 00:14:37,193 --> 00:14:39,596 I think Jade just got tossed by the official. 280 00:14:39,628 --> 00:14:41,814 -[shrieking] -[Vic] Giulia's in danger. 281 00:14:41,848 --> 00:14:43,833 Shifted the weight, shoulders down. 282 00:14:43,867 --> 00:14:45,901 Near-fall, and relinquished the hold. 283 00:14:45,935 --> 00:14:48,070 Right now, Perez couldn't get back up-- 284 00:14:48,103 --> 00:14:50,873 Arrivederci Knee under the jaw. 285 00:14:50,906 --> 00:14:52,108 Giulia in control. 286 00:14:52,509 --> 00:14:56,096 Can she power through second time? Northern Lights… 287 00:14:56,128 --> 00:14:56,963 Bam! 288 00:14:58,948 --> 00:15:00,550 Cover by Giulia. 289 00:15:00,583 --> 00:15:02,769 [crowd] One, two, three! 290 00:15:02,801 --> 00:15:06,072 [Vic] We have a new Women's Champion! 291 00:15:07,390 --> 00:15:09,476 [announcer] Here is your winner, 292 00:15:09,509 --> 00:15:15,915 and the new NXT Women's Champion, 293 00:15:16,532 --> 00:15:21,187 Giulia! 294 00:15:21,221 --> 00:15:25,275 Hell of a match, Graves, to welcome you back to NXT. 295 00:15:25,308 --> 00:15:29,996 [Corey] First match back, we've got a brand-new NXT Women's Champion. 296 00:15:30,030 --> 00:15:32,332 What an effort by both. 297 00:15:32,365 --> 00:15:35,235 But congratulations to Giulia. 298 00:15:35,267 --> 00:15:39,255 You talked about the hype before Giulia's arrival here at NXT, Vic. 299 00:15:39,289 --> 00:15:41,724 I would say that, tonight, with that performance, 300 00:15:41,757 --> 00:15:44,627 -Giulia's silenced all doubt. -[Booker T] It's your fault! 301 00:15:44,661 --> 00:15:47,680 -[Corey] My fault? -[Booker T] Your fault! Bad luck slip! 302 00:15:47,714 --> 00:15:50,016 -That's what I'mn gonna call it. -[Vic] Let's go back… 303 00:15:50,050 --> 00:15:53,336 Let's go back to some of the action. Perez hit this Pop Rox. 304 00:15:53,370 --> 00:15:56,805 But unlike in Chicago, with the help of Cora Jade, 305 00:15:56,839 --> 00:15:58,742 Giulia was able to kick out, 306 00:15:58,775 --> 00:16:02,478 and then, while she was able to counter-shift the weight momentarily 307 00:16:02,512 --> 00:16:05,048 with, bam, hit that devastating… 308 00:16:05,080 --> 00:16:10,520 [Vic] Arrivederci knee, following up with the second Northern Lights Bomb 309 00:16:10,553 --> 00:16:14,623 to put away Roxanne Perez, and ends Perez's 310 00:16:14,656 --> 00:16:19,179 -over 270-day reign as champion. -[bell dinging] 311 00:16:19,212 --> 00:16:20,964 But, take a look, gentlemen. 312 00:16:21,014 --> 00:16:22,982 Take a look, NXT Universe. 313 00:16:23,083 --> 00:16:28,921 Giulia, who has traveled the world with a dream for this moment. 314 00:16:30,607 --> 00:16:33,126 And now, The Beautiful Madness 315 00:16:33,159 --> 00:16:38,298 is the NXT Women's Champion. 316 00:16:38,330 --> 00:16:40,333 [legendary, upbeat music playing] 317 00:16:48,375 --> 00:16:51,895 -[indistinct conversation] -That is not what happened. 318 00:16:51,995 --> 00:16:57,032 What is going on here? Oh, I know exactly what this is. 319 00:16:57,717 --> 00:16:59,536 Eddy, you have a big Triple Threat tonight. 320 00:16:59,569 --> 00:17:01,221 Come on, get up! You don't want to miss that. 321 00:17:01,253 --> 00:17:02,738 -Ava, I didn't do this! -Really? 322 00:17:02,771 --> 00:17:04,156 -You didn't do this? -I was attacked. 323 00:17:04,307 --> 00:17:06,475 You expect me to believe you after last time? 324 00:17:06,592 --> 00:17:09,128 -I didn't do this. -Not very convincing. 325 00:17:09,162 --> 00:17:10,730 -I need you to calm down. -Come on, hold. 326 00:17:10,763 --> 00:17:12,298 -Eddy, calm down. -Eddy, try to hold. 327 00:17:13,633 --> 00:17:16,185 [Corey] I mean, you can't blame Ava, Booker. 328 00:17:16,219 --> 00:17:19,155 -She has seen that movie before. -[Vic] And she knows the end. 329 00:17:19,188 --> 00:17:20,823 [Booker T] I get it. 330 00:17:20,857 --> 00:17:22,858 [upbeat rock music playing] 331 00:17:24,810 --> 00:17:28,431 -[crowd cheering] -[bell dinging] 332 00:17:28,481 --> 00:17:31,601 [Mike] The following is a Fatal 4-Way 333 00:17:31,634 --> 00:17:35,038 NXT Women's North American Championship, 334 00:17:35,071 --> 00:17:39,309 number one contenders match. 335 00:17:39,442 --> 00:17:44,246 Introducing first, from San Fernando, Chile, 336 00:17:44,330 --> 00:17:48,451 Stephanie Vaquer. 337 00:17:48,485 --> 00:17:52,371 [Vic] We just saw our General Manager Ava who made this matchup. 338 00:17:52,438 --> 00:17:54,541 She's the challenger for Fallon Henley 339 00:17:54,573 --> 00:17:57,476 and hopefully she can put some other issues to rest. 340 00:17:57,510 --> 00:18:01,164 Fatal 4-Way, coming your way, live, next. 341 00:18:06,453 --> 00:18:08,455 [theme music playing] 342 00:18:10,423 --> 00:18:14,327 I should not be worried about losing my smile. 343 00:18:16,830 --> 00:18:18,665 I should worry about taking yours. 344 00:18:18,697 --> 00:18:20,934 -[crowd gasping] -[Vic] What the hell is this? 345 00:18:20,966 --> 00:18:22,635 It's disgusting! 346 00:18:22,668 --> 00:18:26,339 -[crowd exclaiming] -[Corey] Whoa. 347 00:18:26,373 --> 00:18:30,377 -[intense music playing] -[Booker T] Oh, not this. 348 00:18:30,409 --> 00:18:32,495 [Ethan yelling] It's the real me! This is the real me! 349 00:18:32,529 --> 00:18:34,614 [Vic] Oh, my God! 350 00:18:34,647 --> 00:18:36,916 -[crowd gasping] -[somber music playing] 351 00:18:46,559 --> 00:18:47,944 [Je'Von] Ethan… 352 00:18:50,679 --> 00:18:55,435 Page, my jaw is wired shut. 353 00:18:55,467 --> 00:19:00,840 I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can't talk. 354 00:19:00,874 --> 00:19:02,742 But, I'm gonna find you. 355 00:19:02,775 --> 00:19:04,977 -What you did to Cedric… -[crowd gasping] 356 00:19:06,212 --> 00:19:08,682 -[Je'Von screams] -[Vic] Oh, not again! 357 00:19:12,502 --> 00:19:14,020 What you did to me… 358 00:19:14,053 --> 00:19:18,258 Ethan, I'll make you feel my pain. 359 00:19:18,291 --> 00:19:20,293 [somber music playing] 360 00:19:20,744 --> 00:19:23,163 ♪ Dos, tres, quatros ♪ 361 00:19:23,196 --> 00:19:25,197 ["To Le Rompo" playing] 362 00:19:26,466 --> 00:19:29,351 ♪ If you wanna come get it I hit heavy ♪ 363 00:19:29,386 --> 00:19:31,538 ♪ What's your name You forget it call the medic ♪ 364 00:19:31,604 --> 00:19:38,011 [Mike] And their opponent, from Miami, Florida, Lola Vice! 365 00:19:38,043 --> 00:19:40,730 -[Vic] Corey, I know it's the first day… -These streets don't lie. 366 00:19:40,764 --> 00:19:43,332 [Vic] …you know, back here for Booker, this is his favorite part. 367 00:19:43,366 --> 00:19:47,854 [Booker T] Can we-- Can we get that Cholula green, man? 368 00:19:47,887 --> 00:19:52,609 [Booker T] It is about to get… It's about to get hot up in this club. 369 00:19:52,642 --> 00:19:57,864 -Oh, yes, man. Oh, yes. -[Vic] Booker, it's Lola's time now. 370 00:19:57,897 --> 00:19:59,899 Can she capture gold in the new year? 371 00:19:59,966 --> 00:20:03,186 [Booker T] She finished 2024 off with a bang. Big win. 372 00:20:03,219 --> 00:20:06,723 And now, stepping into 2025, I think she is the one 373 00:20:06,755 --> 00:20:09,859 to keep your eye on, Vic, in more ways than one. 374 00:20:09,926 --> 00:20:11,211 -[bell dings] -[Booker T] Oh, yes. 375 00:20:11,244 --> 00:20:12,345 [Vic] You see Kelani Jordan, 376 00:20:12,379 --> 00:20:14,664 you see Cora Jade has already made her presence felt. 377 00:20:14,697 --> 00:20:17,567 Fatal-4-Way, first one to score a pinfall or submission 378 00:20:17,667 --> 00:20:20,020 will become the number one contender 379 00:20:20,053 --> 00:20:23,423 for Fallon Henley's Women's North American Championship. 380 00:20:23,456 --> 00:20:24,724 I mean, I'm still stunned. 381 00:20:24,758 --> 00:20:27,726 Barack is going to be here tonight on NXT. 382 00:20:27,811 --> 00:20:31,781 [Corey] Also got a brand new NXT champion, what a way to kick off 2025. 383 00:20:31,815 --> 00:20:34,050 Big opportunity for all four of these ladies. 384 00:20:34,083 --> 00:20:36,602 [Vic] You can say that again, Corey, I hate to put you on the spot, 385 00:20:36,636 --> 00:20:38,705 -but as Stephanie Vaquer… -[Booker T exclaims] 386 00:20:38,738 --> 00:20:41,608 [Vic] … who has her shoulders down in a kickout. 387 00:20:41,640 --> 00:20:45,028 Has Stephanie Vaquer lived up to the hype, like we talked about with Giulia? 388 00:20:45,061 --> 00:20:49,783 Now, they're covering now, all these women working for that quick pinfall, 389 00:20:49,816 --> 00:20:52,918 and that crucifix shoulders down and Cora Jade finally bringing it out. 390 00:20:52,952 --> 00:20:56,089 [Corey] Vic, in my opinion, she absolutely has lived up to the hype, 391 00:20:56,121 --> 00:20:58,323 but there is still work to do. 392 00:20:58,358 --> 00:21:01,127 As we saw, Giulia solidified her status as champion. 393 00:21:01,160 --> 00:21:05,165 [exclaims] Oh, good! You know, Stephanie Vaquer would love to be 394 00:21:05,197 --> 00:21:07,367 the next NXT Women's North American champion. 395 00:21:07,399 --> 00:21:11,236 [Vic] There is Cora Jade, who has admitted she loves the drama. 396 00:21:11,271 --> 00:21:14,073 Hooked both legs, but Vaquer right there to break that up. 397 00:21:14,107 --> 00:21:18,293 Wasn't it you, Booker, who coined the phrase "Save the drama for your--" 398 00:21:18,328 --> 00:21:23,817 -[Booker T] Yeah, I did. I did. -[Vic] Hold on, this is the second… Ah! 399 00:21:23,850 --> 00:21:26,953 [Booker T exclaiming] 400 00:21:26,985 --> 00:21:30,523 [Vic] Whoa! Right to the lower back. Look at the submission. 401 00:21:30,557 --> 00:21:33,059 -[Booker T] We got a hit. -[Vic] Lola Vice locking it in, 402 00:21:33,092 --> 00:21:37,097 looking for a submission victory. These are the dangers of a Fatal 4-Way. 403 00:21:37,129 --> 00:21:40,700 Corey, you were telling me earlier, it is so hard to get that first victory. 404 00:21:40,734 --> 00:21:44,504 -Gotta have eyes in the back of your head. -[Corey] No doubt about it, took a-- Whoa! 405 00:21:44,537 --> 00:21:46,990 [Vic] At this level where everybody is still finding their footing, 406 00:21:47,023 --> 00:21:49,442 solidifying who they are as superstars. 407 00:21:49,476 --> 00:21:53,146 Big-time opportunity. You have four extremely talented women 408 00:21:53,178 --> 00:21:54,697 all vying for the same opportunity. 409 00:21:54,731 --> 00:21:58,118 I know I asked about Vaquer, What are your thoughts on Kelani Jordan? 410 00:21:58,150 --> 00:22:01,087 [Corey] I think she has all the tools to be a megastar here in WWE. 411 00:22:01,120 --> 00:22:05,859 I think from what I have seen thus far, Kelani may lack killer instinct. 412 00:22:05,892 --> 00:22:09,412 [Booker T] That's the first time I have agreed with you tonight, Corey. 413 00:22:09,446 --> 00:22:13,600 -Thanks for giving me something. -[Vic] It's a new year, you guys, 414 00:22:13,633 --> 00:22:16,101 have an olive branch, it's a beautiful partnership. 415 00:22:16,136 --> 00:22:20,156 -[all exclaiming] -[Vic] Up and Over wiping out Lola Vice. 416 00:22:20,189 --> 00:22:21,808 [Booker T] That was gnarly, man. 417 00:22:21,890 --> 00:22:24,194 Kelani was the first Women's North American champion. 418 00:22:24,226 --> 00:22:28,031 Held that title 140 days, won the title Ladder match at Battleground. 419 00:22:28,063 --> 00:22:30,399 Who will be the number one contender for that title? 420 00:22:30,433 --> 00:22:32,435 We find out tonight. 421 00:22:35,655 --> 00:22:38,491 -[Vic] We are sold out in Los Angeles. -[crowd cheering] 422 00:22:38,524 --> 00:22:39,859 Who will be the number one contender 423 00:22:39,893 --> 00:22:42,562 for the NXT Women's North American Championship? 424 00:22:42,595 --> 00:22:47,966 All four of these women have been taking it to the other in this matchup. 425 00:22:48,001 --> 00:22:51,037 Look who is standing, look who is can is in control. 426 00:22:51,071 --> 00:22:56,208 As Kelani Jordan right now, whoa, obviously trying to prove, Booker, 427 00:22:56,242 --> 00:22:58,544 she is no longer a little sister in the locker room. 428 00:22:58,578 --> 00:23:03,265 -[Booker T] Coming from the NIL programme… -[Corey] Oh, my God, that was nasty! 429 00:23:03,316 --> 00:23:05,051 [Booker T] That was nasty. 430 00:23:05,085 --> 00:23:07,654 [Vic] Might want to be the little sister now. 431 00:23:07,687 --> 00:23:09,723 [Booker T] With that North American Championship, 432 00:23:09,755 --> 00:23:13,943 she put a target on her back, Vic. 433 00:23:13,976 --> 00:23:16,796 [Vic] Meteor in the corner by Vaquer. 434 00:23:16,896 --> 00:23:19,698 Here comes Lola Vice from behind, looking for a sleeper. 435 00:23:21,167 --> 00:23:23,102 Trying to lock it in, nice counter, shoulders down. 436 00:23:23,136 --> 00:23:24,971 -[Booker T] Beautiful switch. -[Vic] A near-fall. 437 00:23:25,038 --> 00:23:27,691 Bam, here comes that striking ability from Lola, 438 00:23:27,724 --> 00:23:31,144 who might be the best pure striker in this matchup. 439 00:23:31,177 --> 00:23:33,329 Now she has turned her attention to Kelani Jordan. 440 00:23:33,396 --> 00:23:36,616 [Booker T] Educated feet, Vic, educated feet right there. 441 00:23:36,649 --> 00:23:39,386 [Vic] Let's not forget it was Lola Vice who lost to Kelani. 442 00:23:39,418 --> 00:23:41,737 She is the queen of the underground. 443 00:23:41,804 --> 00:23:44,841 And well, looky looky, who is looking at this matchup. 444 00:23:44,924 --> 00:23:49,795 Fatal Influence still to come with the six-woman Tag Team match. 445 00:23:49,862 --> 00:23:52,564 You have to wonder what Fallon Henley is thinking right now. 446 00:23:52,599 --> 00:23:56,019 [Corey] She better be focused on one thing, and one thing alone, 447 00:23:56,052 --> 00:23:59,139 and that's the task at hand, six-woman Tag Team matchup, tonight. 448 00:23:59,172 --> 00:24:01,474 Keep an eye on this match, no doubt. 449 00:24:01,508 --> 00:24:02,524 [Vic exclaims] 450 00:24:02,559 --> 00:24:04,244 [Corey] Handle business as it comes her way. 451 00:24:04,277 --> 00:24:06,062 [Vic] Gnarly landing, but right in, 452 00:24:06,096 --> 00:24:08,782 -drops Vaquer. -[Booker T] Beautiful dropkick. 453 00:24:08,814 --> 00:24:11,333 [Corey] Vaquer, of course, tried to reach out to Kelani at one point, 454 00:24:11,368 --> 00:24:16,022 has no love lost with Cora Jade, that kendo stick attack to end the year. 455 00:24:16,056 --> 00:24:19,743 -But-- From the top! Oh, hard landing! -[Booker T] Wow. 456 00:24:19,775 --> 00:24:25,398 [Corey] Three women are down. And, Book, look who has an opportunity now. 457 00:24:25,432 --> 00:24:26,950 It's Kelani Jordan! 458 00:24:26,983 --> 00:24:31,004 [Booker T] Look what just cracked open. Kelani Jordan up top. 459 00:24:31,037 --> 00:24:33,706 Here we go! Here we go! 460 00:24:33,740 --> 00:24:36,842 -Wow! -[crowd exclaiming] 461 00:24:36,876 --> 00:24:39,896 [Vic] Moonsault from the Michigan State alumni, 462 00:24:39,928 --> 00:24:42,381 and she's in the driver's seat now! 463 00:24:42,415 --> 00:24:46,069 [Booker T] Them women outside, they gotta do it inside the squared circle. 464 00:24:46,101 --> 00:24:49,688 -[crowd chanting] This is awesome! -[Vic] High crossbody connects! 465 00:24:49,723 --> 00:24:53,293 Vaquer able to roll through! Vaquer rolled through! Near fall. 466 00:24:53,326 --> 00:24:57,364 Oh, a half second away. Right upswing, missed wildly. 467 00:24:57,897 --> 00:25:00,750 Kelani able to roll through. Shoulders down one more time. 468 00:25:00,783 --> 00:25:03,753 Nice counter. Nice pivot. Nice penny predicament. 469 00:25:03,787 --> 00:25:07,524 Looking for the bridge. There comes Lola Vice breaking up the count. 470 00:25:07,557 --> 00:25:09,759 Lola could be looking for another submission. 471 00:25:09,793 --> 00:25:12,278 Instead, just tossing Vaquer to the floor-- 472 00:25:12,312 --> 00:25:13,312 [Booker T] Oh, baby! 473 00:25:13,346 --> 00:25:16,081 [Vic] And a big jumping knee from Cora Jade! 474 00:25:16,116 --> 00:25:18,485 [Booker T] Cora Jade, I talked about that reset from Cora Jade. 475 00:25:18,518 --> 00:25:20,020 Could it start here tonight? 476 00:25:20,053 --> 00:25:22,755 -Oh, man! -Olympic Slam! 477 00:25:22,789 --> 00:25:25,425 [crowd cheering] 478 00:25:25,457 --> 00:25:32,381 And Kelani, now, looking for, possibly, a Five-Star Throw… 479 00:25:34,134 --> 00:25:38,571 I think she noticed Cora was moving, tried to switch gears, got caught! 480 00:25:38,605 --> 00:25:40,340 And, now, all hell breaking loose. 481 00:25:40,372 --> 00:25:43,226 [Booker T] Talk about being in the right place at the right time. 482 00:25:43,259 --> 00:25:46,679 -Stephanie Vaquer looking to cash in, Vic! -[Vic] Say that again. 483 00:25:46,713 --> 00:25:49,182 Looking for the SVB! 484 00:25:49,215 --> 00:25:51,768 -[Booker T] That could be it! -[Vic] Into the cover! 485 00:25:51,801 --> 00:25:56,539 And Vaquer, now, has her first opportunity at gold! 486 00:25:56,572 --> 00:25:58,291 [announcer] Here's your winner, 487 00:25:58,323 --> 00:26:04,714 and the number-one contender to the NXT Women's North American Championship, 488 00:26:04,747 --> 00:26:11,588 -Stephanie Vaquer! -["Bury Me" playing] 489 00:26:11,620 --> 00:26:15,442 [Corey] Vaquer standing tall here tonight. 490 00:26:15,475 --> 00:26:18,977 [Vic] The Dark Angel now the number-one contender 491 00:26:19,012 --> 00:26:22,381 to the Women's North American Championship! 492 00:26:23,649 --> 00:26:27,169 Yes, so you guys beat Fatal Influence. I talked to Lash and Jakara. 493 00:26:27,203 --> 00:26:28,922 Next week, you're gonna have a match with them. 494 00:26:28,955 --> 00:26:32,091 Whoever wins will be the number-one contenders for the Women's Tag Titles. 495 00:26:32,125 --> 00:26:36,295 -Fantastic. -Thank you, Ava! [giggles] I can't wait! 496 00:26:36,346 --> 00:26:40,166 Excuse me, Ava. Sorry to interrupt, but do you have an update on Eddy Thorpe? 497 00:26:40,283 --> 00:26:43,535 Sarah, Eddy Thorpe is fine. This is exactly what he did last time. 498 00:26:43,653 --> 00:26:46,539 He can moan and groan and pretend he's hurt, but I'm not falling for it. 499 00:26:46,572 --> 00:26:51,144 -The match is staying a Triple Threat. -Eddy is not pretending. 500 00:26:51,177 --> 00:26:53,429 -Oh. -I did attack him. 501 00:26:53,463 --> 00:26:56,149 And I did it willfully, too, because he smashed me across the face 502 00:26:56,182 --> 00:26:58,901 with that trophy last week, and you saw it. 503 00:26:58,935 --> 00:27:01,087 I was only trying to return the favor. 504 00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:02,889 I did see that. But you know what? 505 00:27:02,922 --> 00:27:05,692 The match is still staying a Triple Threat. 506 00:27:05,725 --> 00:27:08,378 That's fine. That's if he makes it. 507 00:27:08,410 --> 00:27:14,417 But whether he does or he doesn't, the result remains the same. 508 00:27:17,187 --> 00:27:19,572 [Vic] I'm almost as shocked as Sarah Schreiber. 509 00:27:19,606 --> 00:27:22,308 Oba eliminating the competition. 510 00:27:22,341 --> 00:27:25,378 Eddy, is he even gonna be able to compete here tonight 511 00:27:25,445 --> 00:27:28,598 for the NXT Championship? 512 00:27:28,630 --> 00:27:33,720 ♪ 'Cause we hold all the light And we'll blind you with it ♪ 513 00:27:33,753 --> 00:27:38,541 ♪ Bet I know the frontlines You can't say the same ♪ 514 00:27:38,574 --> 00:27:44,347 ♪ So stay where you're meant to We'll take over this game ♪ 515 00:27:44,380 --> 00:27:47,067 -[bell rings] -[announcer] The following contest 516 00:27:47,100 --> 00:27:52,322 is a 6-Woman Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall. 517 00:27:52,355 --> 00:27:56,393 Introducing first, Jazmyn Nyx, Jacy Jayne, 518 00:27:56,426 --> 00:28:01,648 and the NXT Women's North American Champion, Fallon Henley, 519 00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:06,151 Fatal Influence! 520 00:28:06,186 --> 00:28:11,541 [Vic] The Goddesses of Hostility are here, but are they ready? 521 00:28:13,659 --> 00:28:18,014 [Booker T] Stand up, Vic! Stand up, man! 522 00:28:18,048 --> 00:28:21,051 Jacy Jayne, the rockstar, 523 00:28:21,083 --> 00:28:25,321 Fallon Henley, the pro, and the N-Y-X! 524 00:28:25,355 --> 00:28:30,360 ["The Chosen" continues playing] 525 00:28:38,333 --> 00:28:41,170 [Corey] Here in the City of Angels, the stars are out. 526 00:28:41,204 --> 00:28:45,225 And you can say it one more time, because joining us tonight, 527 00:28:45,257 --> 00:28:49,446 Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque, 528 00:28:49,478 --> 00:28:51,614 President and CEO Nick Khan, 529 00:28:51,731 --> 00:28:55,601 taking WWE to new heights in 2025! 530 00:28:55,635 --> 00:29:00,156 And, right now, taking in everything New Year's Evil has to offer. 531 00:29:00,189 --> 00:29:03,059 Sold out in Los Angeles! 532 00:29:08,348 --> 00:29:09,916 [Vic] Look at OTM! 533 00:29:09,948 --> 00:29:14,687 And we have new number-one contenders for the NXT Tag Titles! 534 00:29:16,389 --> 00:29:18,992 [Bronco] Lucien and I got Out The Mud on the tag team division. 535 00:29:19,024 --> 00:29:22,361 Ava said, show her we have what it takes, and look at us now. 536 00:29:22,395 --> 00:29:24,997 -In that number-one contender spot. -Hell, yeah. 537 00:29:25,031 --> 00:29:27,317 Nathan, Axiom, y'all smooth with it. 538 00:29:27,350 --> 00:29:29,903 -Move like no other in the ring. -[Bronco] Yes, sir. 539 00:29:29,936 --> 00:29:31,771 [Lucien] But y'all ain't never been in a dogfight, 540 00:29:31,855 --> 00:29:33,773 never had to fight for your food. 541 00:29:33,857 --> 00:29:36,476 Growing up in Nigeria wasn't nothing but a fight. 542 00:29:36,509 --> 00:29:37,976 So, I quickly learned, 543 00:29:38,061 --> 00:29:40,362 you can't see pain, you can only feel it. 544 00:29:40,397 --> 00:29:42,165 We're gonna make you feel. 545 00:29:42,197 --> 00:29:45,985 Nathan, Axiom, you think struggling is having two matches in one night? 546 00:29:46,019 --> 00:29:49,022 'Cause my problems and your problems are not the same, bro! 547 00:29:49,054 --> 00:29:51,658 Try having to be 17 years old and having to put food on the table 548 00:29:51,691 --> 00:29:54,360 for your jefita, your little brother, and me! 549 00:29:54,394 --> 00:29:57,613 'Cause while I'm over here dealing with some real life struggles, 550 00:29:57,647 --> 00:29:59,683 you two over here arguing like some little-ass kids. 551 00:29:59,716 --> 00:30:01,768 But you're looking at two grown men. 552 00:30:01,801 --> 00:30:02,936 Remember that. 553 00:30:03,019 --> 00:30:05,422 [Lucien] I told y'all last time, '25 our year. 554 00:30:05,455 --> 00:30:08,524 [Bronco] Mmm-hmm. It took us a minute to get used to NXT. 555 00:30:08,558 --> 00:30:11,160 We don't give a damn if you're in sync or out, 556 00:30:11,194 --> 00:30:14,731 'cause next week, we taking them titles right off them shoulders, 557 00:30:14,764 --> 00:30:16,249 putting them on our waist! 558 00:30:16,282 --> 00:30:19,269 Next week, we drag you through the mud! 559 00:30:23,106 --> 00:30:26,760 [Vic] Well, looks like we have ourselves a tag team title match next week, 560 00:30:26,793 --> 00:30:30,547 as we turn our attention to the women's division. 561 00:30:31,947 --> 00:30:35,118 NXT on The CW is presented by Progressive! 562 00:30:35,150 --> 00:30:38,437 Save when you bundle auto, home, and motorcycle insurance. 563 00:30:38,471 --> 00:30:42,141 Visit Progressive.com. 564 00:30:42,175 --> 00:30:47,179 -["Watch Me Now" playing] -[crowd cheering] 565 00:30:58,908 --> 00:31:01,695 ♪ I'm a psycho! ♪ 566 00:31:01,727 --> 00:31:04,397 ♪ I'm a psycho! ♪ 567 00:31:04,430 --> 00:31:08,333 [crowd cheering] 568 00:31:10,503 --> 00:31:15,291 [announcer] And their opponents, the team of Tatum Paxley, 569 00:31:15,324 --> 00:31:21,297 Gigi Dolin, and Shotzi! 570 00:31:21,331 --> 00:31:27,203 [Vic] This trio is looking to take care of business tonight. 571 00:31:28,571 --> 00:31:32,809 [Booker T] Yeah, I feel a little something something's about to happen, Vic. 572 00:31:32,841 --> 00:31:34,744 -Oh, didn't I tell you? -[Vic] Oh! 573 00:31:34,778 --> 00:31:38,814 [Vic] Yeah, things just jumping right off point with Fatal Influence. 574 00:31:38,848 --> 00:31:41,834 [Booker T] Uh-huh. This is business, man. 575 00:31:41,868 --> 00:31:46,322 I'm talking about champagne wishes and caviar dreams. 576 00:31:46,505 --> 00:31:50,010 [Corey] What does champagne or caviar have to do with Shotzi, 577 00:31:50,043 --> 00:31:51,961 or anybody else in this match-up? 578 00:31:51,995 --> 00:31:55,447 [Booker T] It means we're gonna eat, and drink, and be merry. 579 00:31:55,482 --> 00:31:57,649 -That's what it means. -[Vic] What I wanna get to is, 580 00:31:57,684 --> 00:32:01,553 Corey's gonna have a good thought on this, we saw a new NXT Women's Champion earlier 581 00:32:01,588 --> 00:32:04,890 in Giulia. You see the extra aggression in this match-up. 582 00:32:04,924 --> 00:32:06,775 [Vic] So, how does that sort of shake up? 583 00:32:06,810 --> 00:32:09,411 Into the cover goes Tatum, hook of the leg and a kickout. 584 00:32:09,446 --> 00:32:11,130 How does that wake up the locker room… 585 00:32:11,664 --> 00:32:13,716 [Corey] You realize you have a new champion, which means 586 00:32:13,750 --> 00:32:15,467 you need a whole new set of challenges. 587 00:32:15,502 --> 00:32:17,553 Everybody's been trying to work their way up the ladder, 588 00:32:17,587 --> 00:32:19,822 now you have a different target. That could force you 589 00:32:19,856 --> 00:32:21,091 to adjust your gameplan. 590 00:32:21,124 --> 00:32:23,342 It could force you to stay the course. 591 00:32:23,376 --> 00:32:24,894 It's different to each superstar. 592 00:32:24,928 --> 00:32:26,780 [Vic] Right now I like what I'm seeing. Cover here! 593 00:32:27,312 --> 00:32:28,398 This is Jazmyn Nyx. 594 00:32:28,430 --> 00:32:31,016 You know, I kind of feel that Jazmyn Nyx, 595 00:32:31,051 --> 00:32:34,486 and some on social media do as well, that she is following blindly, 596 00:32:34,521 --> 00:32:37,040 she doesn't know any better. She needs to be like Tyreek Hill. 597 00:32:37,072 --> 00:32:39,908 -She needs to get out of Fatal Influence. -[Booker T] Jazmyn Nyx is 598 00:32:39,943 --> 00:32:42,262 following the game plan accordingly. 599 00:32:42,294 --> 00:32:45,331 On the job training, Vic. That's what this is. 600 00:32:45,365 --> 00:32:48,051 [Vic] Well, the thing for Paxley, Shotzi… [exclaims] 601 00:32:48,083 --> 00:32:50,070 To remember they can't get under your skin 602 00:32:50,102 --> 00:32:51,603 if you don't let them in. 603 00:32:51,638 --> 00:32:53,723 And Shotzi turning things around. 604 00:32:53,756 --> 00:32:55,841 Big elbow from Paxley. 605 00:32:55,875 --> 00:32:58,311 Shotzi into the cover. Hook of the leg. 606 00:32:58,344 --> 00:32:59,661 And a near fall. 607 00:32:59,696 --> 00:33:02,197 [Corey] Fatal Influence finding out early in this matchup, 608 00:33:02,232 --> 00:33:04,417 it's one thing to invite chaos into the ring, 609 00:33:04,451 --> 00:33:06,386 it's another entirely to experience it. 610 00:33:06,418 --> 00:33:08,987 To be trapped in the ring with chaos. 611 00:33:09,022 --> 00:33:11,524 [Booker T] Trapped? Trapped? What are you talking about, trapped? 612 00:33:11,558 --> 00:33:13,493 I mean this is the game plan right here. 613 00:33:13,525 --> 00:33:15,411 [Vic] The game plan didn't work out very well. 614 00:33:15,445 --> 00:33:16,763 Into the cover, and a kickout. 615 00:33:18,113 --> 00:33:20,699 And right back in comes Shotzi 616 00:33:20,734 --> 00:33:21,818 and the champion is rocked. 617 00:33:21,851 --> 00:33:24,937 And, you know, you start to wonder, with Fallon focused on this matchup for her, 618 00:33:24,971 --> 00:33:26,889 you said she should be, Booker, I wonder, 619 00:33:26,923 --> 00:33:28,491 with a new number one contender 620 00:33:28,524 --> 00:33:31,061 for her title, that being Stephanie Vaquer, 621 00:33:31,093 --> 00:33:33,329 is she fully focused on this moment here? 622 00:33:33,362 --> 00:33:36,149 [Booker T] Fallon may be a little bit distracted. Of course. 623 00:33:36,182 --> 00:33:38,301 -She's changed… -[Vic] Cover. Hook of the leg. 624 00:33:39,284 --> 00:33:41,187 [Booker T] She got everybody coming out the woodwork 625 00:33:41,221 --> 00:33:43,555 trying to get a piece of the action. Of course. 626 00:33:43,590 --> 00:33:46,059 [crowd chanting "Shotzi"] 627 00:33:46,091 --> 00:33:48,061 [Vic] Well, NXT Universe here sold out. 628 00:33:48,395 --> 00:33:49,428 Los Angeles. 629 00:33:49,462 --> 00:33:51,548 The historic Shrine Auditorium, 630 00:33:51,581 --> 00:33:55,502 which, by the way, has been around for almost 100 years. 631 00:33:56,553 --> 00:33:58,405 It's getting New Year's Evil here tonight. 632 00:33:58,437 --> 00:34:02,641 And right now, Shotzi's getting a lot of the North American Women's Champion. 633 00:34:02,676 --> 00:34:05,227 Fallon Henley charging in for a second time. 634 00:34:05,261 --> 00:34:07,363 And Fatal Influence in control. 635 00:34:07,397 --> 00:34:09,264 Into the cover. Hook of the leg. 636 00:34:10,183 --> 00:34:12,819 [Booker T] Come on, ref! Come on, ref! 637 00:34:12,851 --> 00:34:14,154 [Vic] All six women in the ring. 638 00:34:14,187 --> 00:34:17,190 Things are breaking down now here in Los Angeles. 639 00:34:19,976 --> 00:34:21,678 And look at which trio 640 00:34:21,710 --> 00:34:24,179 is standing tall for the moment. 641 00:34:24,214 --> 00:34:26,399 Shotzi looking to… Whoa! 642 00:34:28,268 --> 00:34:29,502 Got caught. 643 00:34:29,536 --> 00:34:30,520 Got dropped. 644 00:34:30,553 --> 00:34:32,121 [Booker T] That's why I call her the pro. 645 00:34:32,538 --> 00:34:35,275 -She's one step ahead. -[Vic] You've never called her the pro. 646 00:34:35,308 --> 00:34:37,226 You've called her other things, such as champion. 647 00:34:37,259 --> 00:34:40,063 -Pro has never been one of them. -[Booker T] I said it earlier. 648 00:34:40,679 --> 00:34:43,049 [Vic] Corey, you gonna help me here or just let Booker go off? 649 00:34:43,083 --> 00:34:45,551 Bam! Big headbutt from Gigi. 650 00:34:46,353 --> 00:34:47,187 [crowd exclaims] 651 00:34:47,219 --> 00:34:50,406 [Corey] Jacy Jayne throwing caution to the wind. Taking out Gigi Dolin. 652 00:34:50,440 --> 00:34:52,726 -Lot of history between them. -[Vic] You can say that again. 653 00:34:52,759 --> 00:34:54,493 And all six of these women 654 00:34:54,527 --> 00:34:57,681 have a lot of history, which has led us to this matchup. 655 00:34:58,565 --> 00:35:02,067 Combustible elements exploding here tonight. 656 00:35:02,102 --> 00:35:04,170 Big suplex on the floor. 657 00:35:04,203 --> 00:35:05,855 -[Booker T] Bad. -[Vic] Referee's discretion. 658 00:35:05,889 --> 00:35:09,776 He's letting it all hang out here live at New Year's Evil. 659 00:35:09,843 --> 00:35:11,211 [crowd cheering] 660 00:35:14,346 --> 00:35:16,299 [Vic] We are live at Shrine Auditorium, 661 00:35:16,332 --> 00:35:19,519 sold out, Los Angeles, for WWE New Year's Evil. 662 00:35:19,551 --> 00:35:21,187 Two title matches still to come. 663 00:35:21,221 --> 00:35:24,808 Plus The Rock, the Final Boss, The Great One, 664 00:35:24,841 --> 00:35:26,543 here live on NXT 665 00:35:26,576 --> 00:35:29,679 as this six-woman Tag Team matchup is continuing. 666 00:35:29,712 --> 00:35:31,948 And there, Booker, is your rock star 667 00:35:31,981 --> 00:35:35,185 with a senton. With a cover, hook of the leg. And a near fall. 668 00:35:35,218 --> 00:35:38,188 [Booker T] Did we talk about how Fatal Influence has been 669 00:35:38,221 --> 00:35:40,440 working in tandem, 670 00:35:40,473 --> 00:35:41,941 taking care of business? 671 00:35:41,991 --> 00:35:44,194 Tatum Paxley has been incredible, 672 00:35:44,227 --> 00:35:45,745 Isolating her in the corner. 673 00:35:45,779 --> 00:35:48,231 Everything right, man. I love it. 674 00:35:49,265 --> 00:35:50,866 [Vic] You probably loved this right there. 675 00:35:50,900 --> 00:35:53,853 That big kick followed up by… Bam! 676 00:35:54,170 --> 00:35:55,904 That massive senton. And… 677 00:35:56,322 --> 00:35:58,191 -[crowd booing] -[Vic] No doubt Fatal Influence 678 00:35:58,223 --> 00:35:59,642 has been in control. 679 00:35:59,709 --> 00:36:02,495 [Booker T] You're giving props. You have to give them props. 680 00:36:02,529 --> 00:36:04,731 You know what? My thing is, I'm unbiased. 681 00:36:04,764 --> 00:36:06,683 I like both of these teams. But right now, 682 00:36:06,716 --> 00:36:08,651 you got to give it to Fatal Influence. 683 00:36:08,685 --> 00:36:10,636 [Vic] It's funny, Corey, thinking about Booker, 684 00:36:10,670 --> 00:36:12,605 if you're picking both teams, you're never wrong. 685 00:36:13,306 --> 00:36:15,424 [Corey] Booker's known as a habitual fence sitter. 686 00:36:16,159 --> 00:36:18,845 -[Vic] Belly to back suplex. -[Corey] All the way to the hall of fame. 687 00:36:18,877 --> 00:36:21,247 [Vic] Belly to back suplexes. Right now, Gigi Dolin 688 00:36:21,281 --> 00:36:24,167 desperately wants to get back into this matchup. 689 00:36:24,200 --> 00:36:27,087 And it was Jacy Jane who said Gigi Dolin returned 690 00:36:27,337 --> 00:36:29,471 because she is jealous of her. 691 00:36:29,506 --> 00:36:30,723 Dolin's in the match. 692 00:36:30,757 --> 00:36:32,125 Dolin returned in November, 693 00:36:32,158 --> 00:36:34,127 saved Paxley from Fatal Influence. 694 00:36:34,160 --> 00:36:36,229 Lit the fuse for this rivalry. 695 00:36:36,261 --> 00:36:39,999 And is now looking at her former friend, former partner, dead in the eye. 696 00:36:40,033 --> 00:36:42,419 [Booker T] Former two-time Tag Team champions fighting here 697 00:36:42,452 --> 00:36:43,853 in the middle of this ring. 698 00:36:43,886 --> 00:36:46,038 Best of friends at one point in time. 699 00:36:46,072 --> 00:36:47,906 Now, competing against each other, Victor. 700 00:36:47,941 --> 00:36:49,576 Here we go. Here we go. 701 00:36:49,609 --> 00:36:51,428 [Corey] I notice you just called me Victor. 702 00:36:51,911 --> 00:36:52,746 [Vic] Big kick. 703 00:36:53,763 --> 00:36:56,616 Coming right back in, Gigi Dolin, boom! 704 00:36:57,283 --> 00:36:59,935 Cover! Is it gonna be enough for the victory? 705 00:36:59,969 --> 00:37:01,321 And a near fall. 706 00:37:01,354 --> 00:37:04,874 There was not a lot, Corey, on that kickout from Jacy Jane. 707 00:37:04,908 --> 00:37:06,625 [Corey] There wasn't a lot on the cover either. 708 00:37:07,192 --> 00:37:10,730 Gigi delivered a wonderful S.T.O and got lackadaisical 709 00:37:10,764 --> 00:37:12,832 and it may have just cost her team the matchup. 710 00:37:12,866 --> 00:37:14,851 [Vic] That's a great point. And now Jazmyn Nix 711 00:37:14,884 --> 00:37:17,971 trying to interfere, and just able to open up the door 712 00:37:18,004 --> 00:37:21,473 with the distraction for the superkick. Tag. 713 00:37:21,508 --> 00:37:24,928 And in comes the Women's North American Champion, Fallon Henley. 714 00:37:26,563 --> 00:37:30,183 You got to remember this all goes back to Fatal Influence 715 00:37:30,700 --> 00:37:31,817 calling the trio 716 00:37:31,851 --> 00:37:34,888 of Tatum, Gigi, and Shotzi, freaks. 717 00:37:34,921 --> 00:37:36,873 And Shotzi making them pay! 718 00:37:37,207 --> 00:37:38,892 High crossbody from the top. 719 00:37:40,643 --> 00:37:43,430 -Shotzi calling out the plays. -[Booker T] Here we go! 720 00:37:43,462 --> 00:37:46,116 -Here we go! -[Vic] High-impact offense. 721 00:37:46,399 --> 00:37:48,134 Belly to back neckbreaker combo. 722 00:37:48,168 --> 00:37:49,352 Into the cover. 723 00:37:50,185 --> 00:37:51,770 -And… -[Booker T] Ooh. 724 00:37:51,805 --> 00:37:55,158 [Corey] Jazmyn Nix, Jacy Jane at the last possible second 725 00:37:55,191 --> 00:37:57,609 preserving this matchup for Fatal Influence. 726 00:37:57,644 --> 00:37:59,529 [Vic] Shrine Auditorium, we are live 727 00:38:00,462 --> 00:38:02,098 here for New Year's Evil. 728 00:38:02,132 --> 00:38:04,584 What a night it has been since the beginning. 729 00:38:04,616 --> 00:38:06,403 A new Women's champion. 730 00:38:06,435 --> 00:38:08,988 A new number one contender for Fallon Henley's 731 00:38:09,022 --> 00:38:10,690 North American Women's title. 732 00:38:10,723 --> 00:38:12,875 And this six-woman Tag Team match 733 00:38:12,909 --> 00:38:14,577 has lived up to the expectations. 734 00:38:14,611 --> 00:38:18,013 [Booker T] Not just that. Gigi has been the X factor so far, Vic. 735 00:38:18,381 --> 00:38:20,033 -She's playing… -[Vic exclaims] 736 00:38:20,066 --> 00:38:21,668 [Booker T] …a hell of a role here tonight. 737 00:38:22,786 --> 00:38:24,421 [Vic] Keep your eyes on Shotzi. 738 00:38:28,842 --> 00:38:30,960 Welcome to the Ball Pit. 739 00:38:30,993 --> 00:38:32,929 [crowd] One! Two! Three! 740 00:38:32,962 --> 00:38:34,864 -[Vic] And Shotzi just pinned… -[bell dinging] 741 00:38:34,897 --> 00:38:36,883 [Vic] …the women's North American champion. 742 00:38:37,534 --> 00:38:40,069 [Mike] Here are your winners, Tatum Paxley, 743 00:38:40,587 --> 00:38:41,554 Gigi Dolin, 744 00:38:41,988 --> 00:38:45,342 and Shotzi! 745 00:38:45,607 --> 00:38:48,395 [Vic] That must feel good for that trio, 746 00:38:48,428 --> 00:38:51,281 after everything they've gone through with Fatal Influence 747 00:38:51,314 --> 00:38:52,932 over the last month or so. 748 00:38:52,966 --> 00:38:55,602 [Booker T] Three freaks. They got the win, Vic. 749 00:38:55,935 --> 00:38:57,087 You got to love it. 750 00:38:57,386 --> 00:38:58,438 [Vic] You see Shotzi 751 00:38:59,356 --> 00:39:02,292 -showing absolutely no regard… -[crowd] One! Two! Three! 752 00:39:02,325 --> 00:39:06,296 [Vic] …for herself or her opponent, with a senton from the top turnbuckle. 753 00:39:06,813 --> 00:39:08,998 Big, big win for this trio. 754 00:39:09,031 --> 00:39:11,984 [Corey] Let's see how these three can now carry the momentum 755 00:39:12,384 --> 00:39:14,821 into the new year here on NXT. 756 00:39:15,822 --> 00:39:18,857 [Vic] I wonder how many muppets had to lose their lives to make Gigi's boots. 757 00:39:18,892 --> 00:39:19,808 [Corey chuckles] 758 00:39:22,145 --> 00:39:25,498 You heard what Je'Von could barely say, 759 00:39:25,531 --> 00:39:29,169 because his jaw is wired shut because you broke it in half. 760 00:39:29,202 --> 00:39:31,171 And yet that moment 761 00:39:31,203 --> 00:39:34,457 has played on every episode of NXT since. 762 00:39:34,491 --> 00:39:36,009 But for some reason, tonight, 763 00:39:36,042 --> 00:39:38,495 big historic episode of NXT, 764 00:39:38,528 --> 00:39:39,629 New Year's Evil, 765 00:39:39,662 --> 00:39:41,548 Ethan Page is nowhere 766 00:39:41,815 --> 00:39:42,932 -to be seen. -Mm-hmm. 767 00:39:44,200 --> 00:39:46,569 Ethan, let me make something very clear. 768 00:39:47,153 --> 00:39:48,738 This is my show. 769 00:39:48,772 --> 00:39:49,923 This is NXT. 770 00:39:49,955 --> 00:39:52,325 And I call the shots. Oh. 771 00:39:53,058 --> 00:39:55,495 -Perfect timing. -Ava, there is nothing perfect… 772 00:39:55,528 --> 00:39:58,365 Actually, it is perfect. 773 00:39:58,397 --> 00:40:00,400 [crowd cheering] 774 00:40:06,906 --> 00:40:09,759 [crowd chanting] Rocky! 775 00:40:18,151 --> 00:40:20,020 -Ethan Page. -Correct. 776 00:40:21,187 --> 00:40:23,606 -Final Boss. -That is correct. 777 00:40:23,640 --> 00:40:26,576 -It's good to meet you. -Great to meet you. 778 00:40:26,609 --> 00:40:28,694 I heard a lot about you. 779 00:40:28,728 --> 00:40:30,613 -Well, not all good. -Okay. 780 00:40:30,647 --> 00:40:32,399 But that's okay. I heard you, uh, 781 00:40:32,432 --> 00:40:35,151 you broke a guys jaw. Is that right, Ava? 782 00:40:35,185 --> 00:40:37,087 -Yes. Je'Von's jaw. -Je'Von's jaw. 783 00:40:37,120 --> 00:40:38,488 Yeah. He deserved it. 784 00:40:38,520 --> 00:40:40,173 All right. Well, payback's gonna be a bitch. 785 00:40:40,205 --> 00:40:42,676 -I just want you to know that. -Yeah. I highly doubt that. 786 00:40:43,410 --> 00:40:44,861 I heard you broke a guys wrist. 787 00:40:45,712 --> 00:40:46,846 -Fingers. -Oh! It was fingers. 788 00:40:46,880 --> 00:40:48,765 I will happily take credit for wrist. 789 00:40:48,798 --> 00:40:50,183 -[grunts] -Okay. All right. 790 00:40:50,216 --> 00:40:53,153 Uh, well, listen, I tell you as I told everyone today, 791 00:40:53,185 --> 00:40:56,138 meeting this NXT roster, it was awesome meeting them, 792 00:40:56,172 --> 00:40:57,774 every woman and every man. 793 00:40:57,807 --> 00:40:59,609 If they need a thing, they come to me. 794 00:40:59,642 --> 00:41:01,377 If you need anything, you come to me. 795 00:41:02,862 --> 00:41:04,580 -I like the sounds of that. -All right. 796 00:41:06,216 --> 00:41:07,734 -One more thing. -Okay. 797 00:41:07,767 --> 00:41:08,618 Uh… 798 00:41:09,536 --> 00:41:12,221 I am the final boss, like, the final-final boss. 799 00:41:12,255 --> 00:41:13,973 But on this show, NXT, 800 00:41:15,991 --> 00:41:17,444 she's the final boss. 801 00:41:20,380 --> 00:41:23,933 So if you and I are gonna be cool, and I want us to be cool… 802 00:41:23,967 --> 00:41:26,269 -Okay. -…then you and her need to be. 803 00:41:26,301 --> 00:41:27,136 Cool? 804 00:41:30,140 --> 00:41:31,207 We're gonna be cool. 805 00:41:32,174 --> 00:41:34,109 I'll see you on the main roster one day. 806 00:41:34,477 --> 00:41:35,779 -I hope so. -All right. 807 00:41:37,480 --> 00:41:39,265 Get your sweet ass out there. 808 00:41:39,299 --> 00:41:41,801 I cannot wait for the day that he's on the main roster, 809 00:41:41,835 --> 00:41:43,403 and I don't have to deal with that anymore. 810 00:41:43,435 --> 00:41:44,337 It's been a crazy night. 811 00:41:44,371 --> 00:41:48,274 We haven't gotten to talk yet but a NXT is all about moments, 812 00:41:48,308 --> 00:41:50,993 and I feel like this is a pretty big one. 813 00:41:51,027 --> 00:41:53,046 But, speaking of that, what are you gonna say… 814 00:41:53,078 --> 00:41:53,997 I don't know. 815 00:41:54,029 --> 00:41:55,815 I have no idea what I'm going to say out there. 816 00:41:55,848 --> 00:41:57,250 It is crazy. Can you… 817 00:41:58,268 --> 00:42:00,103 Can you give me some advice? 818 00:42:00,136 --> 00:42:00,970 I can. 819 00:42:01,904 --> 00:42:05,225 No one has your record and can do what you do. 820 00:42:05,258 --> 00:42:07,176 You have been in front of millions of pounds 821 00:42:07,210 --> 00:42:10,513 but you have never been in front of an NXT crowd. 822 00:42:11,464 --> 00:42:13,750 Their passion, it's different. 823 00:42:13,783 --> 00:42:15,685 [crowd chanting] Rocky! 824 00:42:15,719 --> 00:42:16,935 -So… -I hear them. 825 00:42:16,970 --> 00:42:18,337 [crowd chanting] Rocky! 826 00:42:18,371 --> 00:42:20,522 You might not know what to say. 827 00:42:20,557 --> 00:42:21,941 When you're gonna get out there, 828 00:42:21,975 --> 00:42:24,477 you're gonna feel exactly what to say. 829 00:42:25,979 --> 00:42:27,981 I don't know what I'm gonna say. 830 00:42:28,013 --> 00:42:29,582 I'm gonna get out there, I'm gonna feel it 831 00:42:29,616 --> 00:42:31,868 and say it from the heart, whatever it is. 832 00:42:32,301 --> 00:42:33,569 -You got this. -Come on. 833 00:42:33,603 --> 00:42:34,437 You got it. 834 00:42:36,556 --> 00:42:37,723 [exhales] 835 00:42:37,757 --> 00:42:39,592 I don't know what I'm going to say. 836 00:42:42,746 --> 00:42:44,130 [exclaiming] 837 00:42:44,163 --> 00:42:45,415 [theme music playing] 838 00:42:45,448 --> 00:42:47,584 [Vic] The Great One. The Rock. 839 00:42:47,616 --> 00:42:50,603 Still to come, live tonight. 840 00:42:59,346 --> 00:43:00,730 [Vic] When we come back, 841 00:43:01,598 --> 00:43:04,467 it's gonna be a match-up for the Heritage Cup. 842 00:43:04,500 --> 00:43:06,569 King and Dempsey next. 843 00:43:11,574 --> 00:43:16,029 [Vic] Back inside the sold-out Historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. 844 00:43:16,062 --> 00:43:18,781 Let's go up to our ring announcer, Mike Rome. 845 00:43:22,585 --> 00:43:27,991 The following contest is for the NXT… 846 00:43:28,024 --> 00:43:32,946 Heritage Cup Championship! 847 00:43:33,763 --> 00:43:35,982 It will be contested under sudden-death rules, 848 00:43:36,016 --> 00:43:39,386 and scheduled for one fall. 849 00:43:40,819 --> 00:43:44,274 Introducing first, from Cincinnati, Ohio, 850 00:43:44,307 --> 00:43:47,259 weighing in at 225 pounds, 851 00:43:47,292 --> 00:43:50,897 Lexis King! 852 00:43:50,930 --> 00:43:52,432 [crowd cheering] 853 00:43:52,464 --> 00:43:55,935 Tonight's the night! We do this! We do this! 854 00:43:57,620 --> 00:43:59,105 And his opponent, 855 00:43:59,138 --> 00:44:02,342 representing No Quarter Catch Crew, 856 00:44:02,375 --> 00:44:07,696 he is the NXT Heritage Cup champion, 857 00:44:07,731 --> 00:44:12,551 Charlie Dempsey! 858 00:44:16,272 --> 00:44:18,241 [Vic] Second championship match of the night, 859 00:44:18,274 --> 00:44:21,027 for first time ever, the Heritage Cup will be defended 860 00:44:21,060 --> 00:44:23,596 under sudden-death rules. 861 00:44:23,629 --> 00:44:27,283 No rounds, no clock, no breaks, 862 00:44:27,317 --> 00:44:29,386 one fall to a finish. 863 00:44:29,419 --> 00:44:33,589 And, Booker, is the bigger injustice King winning the cup via disqualification, 864 00:44:33,623 --> 00:44:36,109 or the cup being taken from King? 865 00:44:36,142 --> 00:44:37,877 [Booker T] Look here. I just gotta say it, man. 866 00:44:37,911 --> 00:44:40,462 You know, I don't like to go play around with the Boss or anything, 867 00:44:40,497 --> 00:44:42,098 but Ava it wrong, man. 868 00:44:42,132 --> 00:44:43,750 Ava got this one wrong, Vic. 869 00:44:43,783 --> 00:44:45,652 Lexis King, the star of all television, 870 00:44:45,685 --> 00:44:48,638 should still be the Heritage Cup champion right now. 871 00:44:48,672 --> 00:44:50,957 [Vic] Well, look. Typically this would be a round-style clash, 872 00:44:50,990 --> 00:44:53,326 sudden-death tonight, no need to win two decisions. 873 00:44:53,359 --> 00:44:55,428 King, of course, win was unprecedented. 874 00:44:55,462 --> 00:44:57,913 That title cannot change hands on disqualification. 875 00:44:57,946 --> 00:45:00,834 But under British rules, the match immediately ends 876 00:45:00,866 --> 00:45:02,352 via a disqualification. 877 00:45:02,384 --> 00:45:03,303 [Booker T] Head shot. 878 00:45:03,336 --> 00:45:05,205 [Vic] Trilogy of sorts, Corey. 879 00:45:05,238 --> 00:45:08,758 How would you approach this third match-up between the two 880 00:45:08,792 --> 00:45:10,560 if you were competing? 881 00:45:10,593 --> 00:45:12,862 [Corey] I've never competed against these superstars. 882 00:45:12,895 --> 00:45:14,931 I'm not entirely sure what you're talking about, Vic. 883 00:45:14,964 --> 00:45:17,283 [Booker T] He never competed. What are you talking about? 884 00:45:17,317 --> 00:45:19,185 [Vic] Let me rephrase that so Corey can understand. 885 00:45:19,219 --> 00:45:22,288 How would you approach a third match-up if you were in a trilogy? 886 00:45:22,321 --> 00:45:24,708 [Corey] Well, you talking… You're sitting beside the guy 887 00:45:24,741 --> 00:45:28,461 who has infamously gone through some back-and-forth contests. 888 00:45:28,495 --> 00:45:31,448 But regardless, every time you compete against somebody, 889 00:45:31,481 --> 00:45:32,365 you learn something. 890 00:45:32,399 --> 00:45:35,384 You learn something about your opponent and about yourself. 891 00:45:35,417 --> 00:45:38,520 If these guys have paid attention to what they should have been learning 892 00:45:38,555 --> 00:45:40,589 we could have a classic on our hands right now. 893 00:45:40,623 --> 00:45:43,660 This is an agonizing situation for Lexis King to be stuck in. 894 00:45:43,692 --> 00:45:46,730 [Vic] This is not what we have seen from Charlie Dempsey. 895 00:45:46,763 --> 00:45:49,915 There's a kickout by Lexis King. 896 00:45:49,949 --> 00:45:51,567 Take a look. No Quarter Catch Crew is here. 897 00:45:51,600 --> 00:45:53,502 Wren Sinclair, Borne, Heights. 898 00:45:53,536 --> 00:45:55,288 Nobody in the corner for Lexis King. 899 00:45:55,321 --> 00:45:57,057 And we have seen Mr. Regal there. 900 00:45:57,089 --> 00:46:01,861 Of course, his, uh, brass knuckles at the center of the controversy 901 00:46:01,895 --> 00:46:05,115 surrounding the disqualification in their cup match previously 902 00:46:05,147 --> 00:46:06,598 just a few weeks ago, 903 00:46:06,633 --> 00:46:08,535 as King in control for a moment. 904 00:46:08,567 --> 00:46:09,886 Dempsey able to turns things around 905 00:46:09,919 --> 00:46:13,056 and now Dempsey controlling the arm, controlling the body. 906 00:46:13,089 --> 00:46:15,208 And this is what Charlie Dempsey has done so well 907 00:46:15,241 --> 00:46:16,692 as Heritage Cup Champion. 908 00:46:16,725 --> 00:46:18,678 [Booker T] Charlie knows every inch of the ring 909 00:46:18,712 --> 00:46:20,263 as well as the Heritage Cup rules, 910 00:46:20,296 --> 00:46:23,967 but I think sudden-death rules is gonna play in Lexis King's favor, 911 00:46:24,000 --> 00:46:25,567 one fall to the finish. 912 00:46:25,602 --> 00:46:28,288 And trust me, any given Tuesday, Vic, 913 00:46:28,321 --> 00:46:30,607 any given Tuesday it could happen. 914 00:46:31,156 --> 00:46:33,942 [Vic] Well, take a look right here. Lexis King stepping up now 915 00:46:33,977 --> 00:46:35,812 because King has shown you that ability 916 00:46:35,845 --> 00:46:38,865 that he really has put in the weight room, on the mat 917 00:46:38,897 --> 00:46:40,616 studying, training with Charlie Dempsey, 918 00:46:40,650 --> 00:46:42,535 trying to step up his game 919 00:46:42,569 --> 00:46:46,071 to be more of an all-around superstar here in NXT. 920 00:46:46,106 --> 00:46:48,825 This right now, cat and mouse chess like… 921 00:46:48,857 --> 00:46:50,794 [Corey] I think you need to change your strategy. 922 00:46:50,827 --> 00:46:54,464 I think right now is high time to punch Dempsey right between the eyes. 923 00:46:54,497 --> 00:46:56,249 Smack him in the mouth, throw them off his game. 924 00:46:56,281 --> 00:46:58,567 You're not gonna out-wrestle Charlie Dempsey. 925 00:46:58,600 --> 00:47:00,537 You're not gonna out-technique Charlie Dempsey. 926 00:47:00,569 --> 00:47:02,756 [Booker T] That's not the Lexi King that-- 927 00:47:02,788 --> 00:47:05,125 [Vic] Shoulders are down! It's only gonna take one fall. 928 00:47:05,158 --> 00:47:06,509 [Booker T] Lexis King is about 929 00:47:06,542 --> 00:47:09,812 staying with inside all the rules and doing it right. 930 00:47:09,846 --> 00:47:12,781 He is not just old… chip off the old block. 931 00:47:12,816 --> 00:47:13,883 He's his own man. 932 00:47:13,917 --> 00:47:16,118 [Corey] Booker, how many times did you win the world title? 933 00:47:16,152 --> 00:47:17,354 [Booker T] Six times. Six times. 934 00:47:17,386 --> 00:47:18,371 [Corey] In those, 935 00:47:18,404 --> 00:47:20,924 how many times did you win it because you are a nice guy 936 00:47:20,957 --> 00:47:22,542 because you followed the rules? 937 00:47:22,575 --> 00:47:24,227 -[Booker T] None of them. -[Corey] Exactly. 938 00:47:24,259 --> 00:47:25,662 Thank you for making my point. 939 00:47:25,694 --> 00:47:26,613 [Vic] Speaking of which, 940 00:47:26,645 --> 00:47:28,615 when it comes, uh, Booker's championship matches 941 00:47:28,647 --> 00:47:31,334 my favorite one SummerSlam 2001. 942 00:47:31,817 --> 00:47:34,002 And, of course, The Rock will be here later on tonight. 943 00:47:34,037 --> 00:47:36,373 [Booker T] I'm still trying to figure out the disadvantage in… 944 00:47:36,406 --> 00:47:38,758 Lexis King, he has-- 945 00:47:38,792 --> 00:47:40,794 [Corey] I'm saying if Lexis King wants to be champion, 946 00:47:40,827 --> 00:47:42,011 he need to stop worrying about-- 947 00:47:42,045 --> 00:47:45,248 [Booker T] He's trying not to be his old man, Vic. 948 00:47:45,281 --> 00:47:46,516 That's the story here. 949 00:47:46,549 --> 00:47:48,718 [Vic] That is Corey were talking to. I'm Vic. That's Corey. 950 00:47:48,752 --> 00:47:49,602 [Booker T] My bad! 951 00:47:49,636 --> 00:47:51,538 [Vic] Big dropkick, though, by King. 952 00:47:52,439 --> 00:47:54,808 [Corey] When's the last time formality won a world championship? 953 00:47:54,841 --> 00:47:56,558 -[Booker T] Here we go! -[Vic] Off the top! 954 00:47:56,593 --> 00:47:59,078 Lexis King taking to the air, 955 00:47:59,112 --> 00:48:01,364 taking control of this match-up 956 00:48:01,397 --> 00:48:04,134 because he wants his Heritage Cup back. 957 00:48:04,167 --> 00:48:06,986 Who is walking out of Los Angeles champion? 958 00:48:11,975 --> 00:48:13,810 [Vic] Back live in Los Angeles, California 959 00:48:13,843 --> 00:48:16,796 the historic Shrine Auditorium 960 00:48:16,830 --> 00:48:18,415 is sold out tonight. 961 00:48:18,448 --> 00:48:23,252 We are in a sudden-death rules matchup for the NXT Heritage Cup. 962 00:48:23,286 --> 00:48:25,504 Lexis King, Charlie Dempsey. 963 00:48:25,538 --> 00:48:28,475 Dempsey in control and you have to wonder, Booker, 964 00:48:28,508 --> 00:48:31,077 if Dempsey likes seeing the heartbreak in King's eyes 965 00:48:31,111 --> 00:48:33,395 when he had to relinquish the Cup. 966 00:48:33,430 --> 00:48:36,533 [Booker T] Lexis King, he did everything right. 967 00:48:36,566 --> 00:48:40,603 The cup should be his, Vic, and that's just point blank period. 968 00:48:43,038 --> 00:48:46,026 [Vic] King charging right back in! [Booker T] This is what I'm talking about. 969 00:48:46,058 --> 00:48:47,877 No breaks, no rest period. 970 00:48:47,911 --> 00:48:50,897 I think that will play in the favor of Lexis King, 971 00:48:50,930 --> 00:48:53,833 The star, the star of all television man. 972 00:48:53,866 --> 00:48:56,002 [Vic] Well, Charlie Dempsey has been… 973 00:48:56,036 --> 00:49:01,591 in these British rounds matches his entire career dating back to NXT UK. 974 00:49:01,624 --> 00:49:05,679 Two-time Cup champion Lexis King trying to hold up the Cup officially… 975 00:49:05,712 --> 00:49:07,614 Northern Lights Suplex! 976 00:49:07,647 --> 00:49:10,783 With a bridge into the cover and just able to kick out. 977 00:49:10,817 --> 00:49:12,535 -[Booker T] Oh! -[Vic] But look at Dempsey. 978 00:49:12,569 --> 00:49:14,721 Corey, this goes back to what you talked about. 979 00:49:14,754 --> 00:49:18,491 Charlie Dempsey being so good and King cannot out-wrestle Dempsey. 980 00:49:18,525 --> 00:49:20,225 [Corey] It was a silly strategy by Lexis King 981 00:49:20,259 --> 00:49:23,096 if he thought he would come out here and do something like this 982 00:49:23,129 --> 00:49:25,964 to Charlie Dempsey, a submission master. 983 00:49:25,999 --> 00:49:27,400 Trained the world over. 984 00:49:27,433 --> 00:49:29,652 And you're talking about the lack of breaks in this matchup 985 00:49:29,685 --> 00:49:31,471 versus the usual Heritage Cup rules… 986 00:49:31,504 --> 00:49:33,540 That could actually benefit Dempsey in my opinion. 987 00:49:33,573 --> 00:49:35,625 This is a guy who trained in the dojos of Japan. 988 00:49:35,658 --> 00:49:37,894 Charlie Dempsey has a gas tank on. 989 00:49:37,926 --> 00:49:39,846 [Booker T] Yeah, but the rules are different here. 990 00:49:39,879 --> 00:49:42,649 Charlie's used to those risk here in this Heritage Cup match. 991 00:49:42,682 --> 00:49:45,201 Oh, wait a minute. Beautiful. 992 00:49:45,234 --> 00:49:46,986 [Vic] And again, that was Corey, I'm Vic. 993 00:49:47,020 --> 00:49:50,522 I'll continue to watch over the next few weeks, figure it out, get a rhythm. 994 00:49:50,557 --> 00:49:53,643 And Lexis King right now has found his rhythm in this matchup. 995 00:49:53,676 --> 00:49:56,513 To hoist the Heritage Cup high above his head. 996 00:49:56,546 --> 00:49:58,932 He said he's been on a mission 997 00:49:58,964 --> 00:50:01,768 to show everyone he is not like his father. 998 00:50:01,801 --> 00:50:04,870 But rolling through, Dempsey, looking for the arm bar! 999 00:50:04,904 --> 00:50:07,741 -Looking for a submission! -[Booker T] He's locked in, Vic. 1000 00:50:07,774 --> 00:50:10,225 [Vic] But Look at Lexis King, shifting his weight. 1001 00:50:11,394 --> 00:50:13,413 Shoulders down, referee in great position. 1002 00:50:14,848 --> 00:50:16,683 Oh, the power of King! 1003 00:50:17,966 --> 00:50:22,022 Lexis King going all rampage on Charlie Dempsey. 1004 00:50:22,055 --> 00:50:24,174 -Into the cover. -[Vic] Will this be enough? 1005 00:50:24,223 --> 00:50:28,178 -[crowd] One, two… -[Vic] And another nearfall. 1006 00:50:28,211 --> 00:50:32,132 It is WWE New Year's Evil, the Heritage Cup on the line 1007 00:50:32,165 --> 00:50:33,799 for the first time ever. 1008 00:50:33,833 --> 00:50:35,652 Sudden-death rules. 1009 00:50:35,685 --> 00:50:38,805 No rounds, no clock, no breaks. 1010 00:50:38,837 --> 00:50:40,790 One fall to a finish. 1011 00:50:42,741 --> 00:50:44,176 Well, he's looking for the Coronation, 1012 00:50:44,210 --> 00:50:46,429 he got caught in a Cross-face Chickenwing. 1013 00:50:47,763 --> 00:50:50,933 Oh, King navigating his way to the top rope. 1014 00:50:50,966 --> 00:50:54,220 [Booker T] That was smart. That was very, very smart by Lexis King. 1015 00:50:54,254 --> 00:50:57,390 [Corey] Oh, my. That right by Dempsey might have turned out King's lights. 1016 00:50:59,158 --> 00:51:02,995 Lexis King just crumbled into a heap after the right hand Dempsey fired off. 1017 00:51:03,029 --> 00:51:05,031 [Vic] That's a great observation and oh! 1018 00:51:05,065 --> 00:51:07,834 Typically in a rounds match that would have been a knockout. 1019 00:51:07,866 --> 00:51:11,071 -This matchup would've been over. -[Corey] I think King is out on his feet. 1020 00:51:11,104 --> 00:51:13,406 [Vic] Could just be a matter of time. 1021 00:51:13,440 --> 00:51:16,710 [Corey] I think Lexis King, right now, is operating on instinct alone, 1022 00:51:16,743 --> 00:51:19,913 which is admirable but it doesn't bode well. Oh! 1023 00:51:19,946 --> 00:51:22,365 -Double collision. -[Vic] And to your point, 1024 00:51:22,399 --> 00:51:26,435 after a collision like that, King can't get up. 1025 00:51:26,469 --> 00:51:29,305 [Corey] I know what I'm talking about contrary to popular belief. 1026 00:51:29,339 --> 00:51:32,375 [Booker T] Normally we have a break right there. 1027 00:51:32,408 --> 00:51:34,978 -[Corey] Backslide by Dempsey. -[Booker T] Whoa, here we go. 1028 00:51:35,011 --> 00:51:37,247 [Vic] Going for the finish and King rolling free. 1029 00:51:37,279 --> 00:51:39,182 Both superstars back up. 1030 00:51:40,567 --> 00:51:41,935 King charging back in. 1031 00:51:41,968 --> 00:51:44,854 [Vic groans] 1032 00:51:44,888 --> 00:51:50,810 [Corey] Looks like King couldn't get out of the way of Dempsey's leapfrog attempt. 1033 00:51:50,844 --> 00:51:54,214 -That was incidental contact. -[Vic] Certainly was. I agree, Corey. 1034 00:51:54,247 --> 00:51:56,616 But look at Lexis King. Booker, you say it all the time. 1035 00:51:56,649 --> 00:51:58,618 It's about cheques, it's about championships. 1036 00:51:58,651 --> 00:52:00,336 [Booker T] Rock-a-bye baby. 1037 00:52:00,370 --> 00:52:01,754 -[Vic] Coronation. -[Booker T] Yes! 1038 00:52:01,788 --> 00:52:03,839 That could be it. That could be it. 1039 00:52:03,873 --> 00:52:04,941 Pinning him into cover. 1040 00:52:04,973 --> 00:52:06,225 One, two… 1041 00:52:06,259 --> 00:52:07,911 King has done it. 1042 00:52:07,944 --> 00:52:09,562 [Vic] Oh, yes. 1043 00:52:11,498 --> 00:52:12,499 [Corey] Oh, my. 1044 00:52:12,531 --> 00:52:14,067 Here's your winner 1045 00:52:14,100 --> 00:52:20,357 and the new NXT Heritage Cup champion. 1046 00:52:20,390 --> 00:52:23,810 Lexis King. 1047 00:52:23,843 --> 00:52:27,346 [Vic] Another new champion crowned 1048 00:52:27,379 --> 00:52:29,566 here at New Year's Evil. 1049 00:52:29,598 --> 00:52:35,587 No Quarter Catch Crew in disbelief at this moment. 1050 00:52:35,622 --> 00:52:40,343 And what a moment this is for Lexis King, going back, going-- 1051 00:52:40,377 --> 00:52:42,662 Corey, you called it. 1052 00:52:42,696 --> 00:52:44,263 Inadvertent contact. 1053 00:52:44,297 --> 00:52:46,833 [Corey] Incidental contact, it's a hazard of the game. 1054 00:52:46,866 --> 00:52:49,803 But Coronation, on the money. 1055 00:52:49,836 --> 00:52:53,339 Unorthodox hook at the leg but effective nonetheless. 1056 00:52:53,373 --> 00:52:56,326 Congratulations to Lexis King. 1057 00:52:56,359 --> 00:52:58,944 [Vic] And I'm sure some eyebrows were raised, 1058 00:52:58,978 --> 00:53:04,567 but the King is officially raising the Heritage Cup as champion. 1059 00:53:08,872 --> 00:53:10,373 Fallon, I need to decide a match 1060 00:53:10,406 --> 00:53:12,759 but if you saw, Stephanie won the Fatal 4-Way. 1061 00:53:12,792 --> 00:53:15,979 -Are you sure? -Yes. She is now the number one contender. 1062 00:53:16,011 --> 00:53:18,131 [Shotzi] Hold on a sec, Ava. 1063 00:53:18,163 --> 00:53:20,232 Before you make anything official, 1064 00:53:20,266 --> 00:53:23,737 I just beat Fallon in the middle of the ring 1065 00:53:23,770 --> 00:53:26,806 so I would make the case on the number one contender 1066 00:53:26,839 --> 00:53:28,591 for the North American title. 1067 00:53:28,625 --> 00:53:30,627 -Okay. That's a fair point. -Hey, hey, hey. 1068 00:53:30,660 --> 00:53:36,098 I beat three of the top superstars in the division by myself. 1069 00:53:36,132 --> 00:53:38,118 -No. -What are you trying to say, Stephanie? 1070 00:53:38,151 --> 00:53:40,020 Yes, I love this! 1071 00:53:40,053 --> 00:53:43,772 How about you two figure it out and I'll face whoever's left standing. 1072 00:53:43,807 --> 00:53:45,575 -I like the sound of that. -Me too. 1073 00:53:45,607 --> 00:53:50,680 Okay, I like the sound of that, too, but I love the sound of it next week 1074 00:53:50,714 --> 00:53:52,716 so let's just save it for then. 1075 00:54:01,758 --> 00:54:05,962 [Vic] Oh, there is Joe Tessitore, lead voice of Smackdown, 1076 00:54:05,995 --> 00:54:09,516 You can catch him Friday on the USA Network alongside Wade Barrett. 1077 00:54:09,549 --> 00:54:13,770 and oh, does he have a great seat for our next matchup. 1078 00:54:14,803 --> 00:54:17,624 We're at WWE's New Year's Evil. 1079 00:54:17,656 --> 00:54:20,542 It's our third championship match of the night. 1080 00:54:20,577 --> 00:54:23,529 There's the Men's Iron Survivor who took out Eddy Thorpe earlier, 1081 00:54:23,562 --> 00:54:26,066 on his quest to become champion. 1082 00:54:26,098 --> 00:54:28,183 Oba Femi ready for battle. 1083 00:54:28,218 --> 00:54:30,653 We don't know the status of Eddy Thorpe 1084 00:54:30,687 --> 00:54:35,674 but we know Trick is looking to retain the NXT championship. 1085 00:54:35,709 --> 00:54:38,944 It is on the line in moments here, live. 1086 00:54:38,978 --> 00:54:41,214 Sold out in Los Angeles 1087 00:54:41,247 --> 00:54:45,502 at the Shrine Auditorium at New Year's Evil. 1088 00:54:46,786 --> 00:54:48,955 -["Locked In" playing] -[crowd cheering] 1089 00:54:56,279 --> 00:54:58,964 -[Booker T] Uh-huh. Uh-huh. -[crowd chanting] Whoop that trick! 1090 00:54:58,998 --> 00:55:00,649 [crowd] Whoop that trick! 1091 00:55:00,683 --> 00:55:02,669 -[Booker T] What? -[crowd] Whoop that trick! 1092 00:55:02,702 --> 00:55:05,305 -[Booker T] Yeah. Uh-huh. -[crowd] Whoop that trick! 1093 00:55:05,337 --> 00:55:07,290 -[crowd] Whoop that trick! -[Booker T] I like it. 1094 00:55:07,323 --> 00:55:09,325 -[crowd] Whoop that trick! -[Booker T] Oh, yeah, man. 1095 00:55:09,359 --> 00:55:11,261 -[crowd] Whoop that trick! -[Booker T] That trick. 1096 00:55:12,545 --> 00:55:14,013 That is the champion, dawg. 1097 00:55:14,047 --> 00:55:16,082 [Vic] Will he be a champion after tonight? 1098 00:55:16,116 --> 00:55:18,500 Title's on the line, next! 1099 00:55:18,535 --> 00:55:21,520 [whooping triumphantly] 1100 00:55:24,874 --> 00:55:26,259 [crowd chanting] Whoop that trick! 1101 00:55:26,292 --> 00:55:30,647 [Vic] Back live inside the sold out, the loud, 1102 00:55:30,680 --> 00:55:34,384 everyone standing Shrine Auditorium, 1103 00:55:34,417 --> 00:55:39,239 because it is time for the NXT title to be defended 1104 00:55:39,272 --> 00:55:41,957 at WWE New Year's Evil. 1105 00:55:45,928 --> 00:55:47,464 ["Hands of Fate" playing] 1106 00:55:47,497 --> 00:55:49,482 [crowd cheering] 1107 00:55:55,154 --> 00:55:55,989 [crowd whoops] 1108 00:56:14,156 --> 00:56:19,696 And for Oba Femi, this is his first opportunity, Booker, at the NXT title. 1109 00:56:19,729 --> 00:56:25,352 And we were sitting here ringside when Oba looked at Trick, dead in the eye, 1110 00:56:26,553 --> 00:56:29,439 and said, "Trick, you are champion 1111 00:56:29,471 --> 00:56:32,776 because I have let you be champion." 1112 00:56:32,808 --> 00:56:36,645 [Booker T] Let me tell you something. Oba Femi slipped on a banana peel 1113 00:56:36,680 --> 00:56:40,616 and lost that North American Championship To Tony D. 1114 00:56:40,649 --> 00:56:42,702 Don't think it's gonna happen again, Vic. 1115 00:56:42,736 --> 00:56:46,156 If he gets his hands on that NXT championship, 1116 00:56:46,189 --> 00:56:49,091 you're gonna have to pry it out of his cold, dead hands, man. 1117 00:56:49,125 --> 00:56:52,212 This man, no bread, no water. 1118 00:56:52,245 --> 00:56:55,248 Just mean! 1119 00:56:57,533 --> 00:56:58,368 Oba Femi. 1120 00:56:59,019 --> 00:57:02,654 [screams] 1121 00:57:09,361 --> 00:57:11,830 [Vic] This was scheduled to be a triple threat matchup. 1122 00:57:11,865 --> 00:57:16,136 But Eddy Thorpe, nowhere in sight. 1123 00:57:16,169 --> 00:57:18,620 [Corey] Eddy Thorpe was taken out by Oba Femi. 1124 00:57:18,654 --> 00:57:22,107 It was a brilliant move by Oba. It enhances Oba's chances 1125 00:57:22,142 --> 00:57:25,928 of potentially dethroning Trick Williams and becoming NXT champion. 1126 00:57:25,962 --> 00:57:27,830 [Vic] Is coming out here? We saw him moving around. 1127 00:57:27,864 --> 00:57:29,499 [Corey] That's irrelevant at this point. 1128 00:57:29,531 --> 00:57:32,419 [Vic] I guess, let's go up to Mike Rome with the ring introductions. 1129 00:57:34,803 --> 00:57:35,638 [bell dings] 1130 00:57:37,741 --> 00:57:42,511 The following contest is your main event. 1131 00:57:42,544 --> 00:57:49,319 And it is for the NXT Championship. 1132 00:57:53,873 --> 00:57:57,993 Introducing first, from Lagos, Nigeria, 1133 00:57:58,028 --> 00:58:03,883 weighing in at 310 pounds. 1134 00:58:03,917 --> 00:58:08,888 Oba Femi! 1135 00:58:16,178 --> 00:58:21,250 And his opponent from Columbia, South Carolina, 1136 00:58:21,283 --> 00:58:25,739 weighing in at 240lb, 1137 00:58:25,772 --> 00:58:30,960 he is the NXT champion, 1138 00:58:30,993 --> 00:58:36,549 Trick Williams! 1139 00:58:37,901 --> 00:58:40,669 [Vic] This sold-out crowd on their feet. 1140 00:58:42,922 --> 00:58:45,225 [crowd cheering] 1141 00:58:46,493 --> 00:58:48,712 Showing their appreciation to the champion. 1142 00:58:50,397 --> 00:58:52,966 [crowd chanting "Whoop that trick"] 1143 00:58:55,602 --> 00:58:59,689 And a man once said, "Dealing with success is the greatest teacher in life. 1144 00:58:59,723 --> 00:59:02,225 It's gonna knock you down, it's gonna make you question things, 1145 00:59:02,258 --> 00:59:04,627 it's gonna make you figure out who you are." 1146 00:59:04,661 --> 00:59:07,096 With that said, in the second reign, Booker, 1147 00:59:07,129 --> 00:59:09,982 is Trick battling to find out his identity? 1148 00:59:10,500 --> 00:59:12,836 And I say that because he's fighting doubters. 1149 00:59:12,868 --> 00:59:15,120 It seems the joyous champion is gone. 1150 00:59:15,154 --> 00:59:16,955 [Booker T] No, Trick can't slip up on anybody. 1151 00:59:16,990 --> 00:59:20,026 He's not gonna fool anybody, he's not gonna just step in, 1152 00:59:20,060 --> 00:59:21,694 and people don't know where he's coming from. 1153 00:59:21,728 --> 00:59:25,531 Right now, Trick Williams got all eyes on him right now. 1154 00:59:25,565 --> 00:59:27,216 What's he gonna make out of the second run? 1155 00:59:27,250 --> 00:59:28,518 That's the question. 1156 00:59:28,551 --> 00:59:30,120 [Vic] Again, Eddy Thorpe is not out here. 1157 00:59:30,153 --> 00:59:31,988 We do not know what his status is. 1158 00:59:32,022 --> 00:59:34,240 And Corey brought up a great point again 1159 00:59:34,274 --> 00:59:36,926 that Oba Femi changed the landscape of this matchup. 1160 00:59:36,960 --> 00:59:41,464 But, Oba's actions actually also helped Trick at least mathematics. 1161 00:59:41,498 --> 00:59:43,899 [Corey] Potentially so these two superstars, who both believe 1162 00:59:43,933 --> 00:59:46,152 they should be the face of NXT 1163 00:59:46,185 --> 00:59:49,439 in this new era of WWE 2025 and beyond. 1164 00:59:49,471 --> 00:59:51,758 Trick Williams has represented the championship 1165 00:59:51,790 --> 00:59:54,127 to a wonderful degree in the opinion of most. 1166 00:59:54,160 --> 00:59:55,879 Oba Femi is a juggernaut. 1167 00:59:55,912 --> 00:59:58,915 We haven't seen anyone this physically dominant in quite some time. 1168 00:59:58,948 --> 01:00:00,616 This is a really, really interesting matchup. 1169 01:00:00,649 --> 01:00:02,435 [Vic] And I'm glad you bring up that point 1170 01:00:02,469 --> 01:00:05,821 because you're looking at these two athletes, these two superstars, 1171 01:00:05,855 --> 01:00:09,808 what does it take to be the guy of the future in NXT? 1172 01:00:09,843 --> 01:00:11,310 You face Seth Rollins… 1173 01:00:11,344 --> 01:00:14,247 -Oh! -[Corey] Cover here by Trick. 1174 01:00:14,279 --> 01:00:16,316 …in a near fall. 1175 01:00:16,348 --> 01:00:18,734 Who is gonna walk out champion? 1176 01:00:18,768 --> 01:00:20,419 We find out in moments. 1177 01:00:27,861 --> 01:00:30,864 The NXT Championship on the line right now, 1178 01:00:30,897 --> 01:00:32,832 sold out in Los Angeles. 1179 01:00:32,866 --> 01:00:37,370 During the break, Oba Femi who is addicted to dominance 1180 01:00:37,404 --> 01:00:40,573 has been dominating this matchup, but… 1181 01:00:41,591 --> 01:00:42,841 Well, that's Eddy Thorpe. 1182 01:00:43,493 --> 01:00:47,080 Not at 100%. But look, this is for the NXT Championship. 1183 01:00:47,113 --> 01:00:48,615 Sold out in Los Angeles. 1184 01:00:48,647 --> 01:00:51,718 He's gonna do everything he can to get back in this matchup. 1185 01:00:51,750 --> 01:00:54,636 And it appears Eddy Thorpe has arm in a steel chair. 1186 01:00:54,671 --> 01:00:57,123 [Booker T] You got one shot at greatness. 1187 01:00:57,156 --> 01:01:01,077 Eddy Thorpe, this could be his one and only shot. 1188 01:01:01,111 --> 01:01:03,946 Eddy Thorpe is not the guy that's getting a lot of title shots. 1189 01:01:03,980 --> 01:01:05,464 -[Vic] Oh! -Take that out. 1190 01:01:06,366 --> 01:01:10,069 [Vic] An opportunity might have just opened for Trick Williams. 1191 01:01:10,102 --> 01:01:12,105 [crowd cheering] 1192 01:01:19,346 --> 01:01:22,549 -Big shot! -[Booker T] What you talking, man? 1193 01:01:22,582 --> 01:01:25,185 I tell you, Trick Williams came out the block trying to take the fight 1194 01:01:25,218 --> 01:01:28,355 right to Oba Femi. Bad strategy, in my opinion. 1195 01:01:28,388 --> 01:01:30,490 But you got to fight a fight here tonight. 1196 01:01:30,522 --> 01:01:32,826 Here we go. Here we go. 1197 01:01:32,859 --> 01:01:35,578 -Big shot. -[Vic] Rock bottom into the cover! 1198 01:01:36,680 --> 01:01:38,698 No! Almost. 1199 01:01:38,732 --> 01:01:42,519 Femi just able to kick out. 1200 01:01:43,486 --> 01:01:47,674 Trick Williams delivering a rock bottom from the middle rope. 1201 01:01:48,207 --> 01:01:51,977 But as we all know, almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. 1202 01:01:52,011 --> 01:01:56,399 This one continues for the NXT Championship on the line. 1203 01:01:56,433 --> 01:01:58,451 And look at these two gladiators throw. 1204 01:02:00,352 --> 01:02:02,922 [Booker T] Trick Williams truly testing Oba Femi here. 1205 01:02:02,955 --> 01:02:05,107 And, oh! Big shot. 1206 01:02:05,658 --> 01:02:07,961 -[Vic] Big kick. -Yeah! 1207 01:02:10,547 --> 01:02:13,383 Oba taken down. Trick in control. 1208 01:02:14,134 --> 01:02:15,402 Champion fire up. 1209 01:02:15,435 --> 01:02:16,569 This deep into the match, 1210 01:02:16,602 --> 01:02:18,754 Trick Williams needs to be looking for the Trick shot. 1211 01:02:21,207 --> 01:02:23,426 -Neck breaker. -Picture perfect. 1212 01:02:24,060 --> 01:02:28,114 [Vic] Coming right back up and look at the strength from Trick Williams. 1213 01:02:28,147 --> 01:02:31,116 [Booker T] There's two heavyweights. They're just two heavyweights, all man, 1214 01:02:31,151 --> 01:02:32,551 in the middle of this ring. 1215 01:02:33,019 --> 01:02:35,705 [Vic] Coming right back in. One man flapjack! 1216 01:02:37,540 --> 01:02:41,227 And Trick is feeding off the NXT universe 1217 01:02:41,261 --> 01:02:43,513 here in the historic Shrine Auditorium. 1218 01:02:43,546 --> 01:02:45,214 [crowd cheering] 1219 01:02:52,906 --> 01:02:53,923 Oh, got caught. 1220 01:02:54,573 --> 01:02:57,210 And they got hoisted and chopped. 1221 01:02:57,243 --> 01:02:58,995 That is the dominance of Oba Femi. 1222 01:02:59,029 --> 01:03:00,346 I mean, look at that rookie here. 1223 01:03:00,379 --> 01:03:04,049 Became the men's Iron Survivor with pure power. 1224 01:03:04,084 --> 01:03:07,153 And now maybe possibly looking for that fall from grace. 1225 01:03:07,187 --> 01:03:11,441 Counters with a DDT though, by Trick. What a match! 1226 01:03:11,473 --> 01:03:14,394 [Booker T] I don't think we've ever seen Oba Femi in this much trouble. 1227 01:03:14,426 --> 01:03:16,863 Oh! Oh, beautiful. 1228 01:03:16,895 --> 01:03:18,915 [Vic] Trick into the cover. 1229 01:03:18,948 --> 01:03:21,167 Almost. Right shoulder. 1230 01:03:22,000 --> 01:03:24,537 -Just off the mat. -Wow. 1231 01:03:27,424 --> 01:03:29,308 Trick is feeling it tonight, Vic. 1232 01:03:31,176 --> 01:03:33,178 Trying to shut all the doubters. 1233 01:03:33,212 --> 01:03:36,549 [crowd chanting "This is awesome"] 1234 01:03:38,935 --> 01:03:40,736 [Vic] This indeed is awesome. 1235 01:03:40,770 --> 01:03:43,272 It's for the NXT Championship. The champion-- 1236 01:03:43,306 --> 01:03:46,893 Trick Williams just got decleated. by Oba Femi. 1237 01:03:49,212 --> 01:03:51,948 And for the second time, will it be the charm? 1238 01:03:52,499 --> 01:03:54,884 -Sit-down style. -Good night. 1239 01:03:57,953 --> 01:03:59,138 [Vic] Eddy Thorpe. 1240 01:03:59,172 --> 01:04:00,990 [crowd exclaims] 1241 01:04:02,875 --> 01:04:04,461 [Booker T] And there's no disqualification… 1242 01:04:04,493 --> 01:04:07,547 [Vic] What is he arguing with the official for? Get in there and fight. 1243 01:04:07,580 --> 01:04:10,817 You've got a championship opportunity. Why argue with the official? 1244 01:04:12,118 --> 01:04:13,886 And he just landed on the chair. 1245 01:04:13,919 --> 01:04:17,207 Oba Femi took Thorpe out earlier, 1246 01:04:17,240 --> 01:04:18,475 looking to do it again. 1247 01:04:19,658 --> 01:04:23,529 And this is now officially as it was earlier, a Triple Threat Match. 1248 01:04:23,562 --> 01:04:27,017 I mean, things just turning upside down. 1249 01:04:27,049 --> 01:04:30,069 -Massive spinebuster. -[Booker T] How about turning it up? 1250 01:04:30,102 --> 01:04:33,640 That's Oba Femi looking to finish it right now, Vic. 1251 01:04:33,673 --> 01:04:35,408 [Vic] And again Triple Threat rules. 1252 01:04:35,442 --> 01:04:37,894 Trick Williams does not need to be factored in the decision 1253 01:04:37,926 --> 01:04:38,995 to lose the title. 1254 01:04:39,029 --> 01:04:41,330 His first reign ended in a Fatal 4-Way. 1255 01:04:41,364 --> 01:04:43,366 He knew the risks when he asked for the matchup. 1256 01:04:43,399 --> 01:04:46,469 Thorpe fought back somehow and here he is standing… 1257 01:04:46,502 --> 01:04:49,221 -but maybe not for long. -[Thorpe groans] 1258 01:04:49,254 --> 01:04:52,942 -There it is! Trick Shot! Trick Shot! -[audience] One, two, thre-- 1259 01:04:52,975 --> 01:04:56,812 -[Vic] Oh! -[Booker T] You've got to be kidding me. 1260 01:04:56,846 --> 01:04:57,731 Wow! 1261 01:04:59,799 --> 01:05:02,952 [Vic] Trick Williams feels the same way you do, Book. 1262 01:05:02,986 --> 01:05:04,821 Unfamiliar territory. 1263 01:05:04,854 --> 01:05:09,959 The Trick Shot usually gets the job done, but Oba Femi, no normal competitor. 1264 01:05:09,993 --> 01:05:11,261 [Booker T] You can say that again. 1265 01:05:11,294 --> 01:05:16,165 And it's Trick, looking for a second Trick Shot. 1266 01:05:17,901 --> 01:05:20,502 And-- He connected with Thorpe. 1267 01:05:20,537 --> 01:05:22,689 But he also connected with that steel chair! 1268 01:05:22,922 --> 01:05:24,624 Fall From Grace! 1269 01:05:26,176 --> 01:05:28,078 [audience] One, two, three. 1270 01:05:28,111 --> 01:05:32,182 -[Vic] We have a new ruler in NXT! -[bell ringing] 1271 01:05:32,999 --> 01:05:35,484 [Mike] There's your winner, 1272 01:05:35,518 --> 01:05:38,455 and the new… 1273 01:05:38,988 --> 01:05:42,091 NXT champion… 1274 01:05:42,676 --> 01:05:46,980 Oba Femi! 1275 01:05:47,047 --> 01:05:48,714 [audience cheering] 1276 01:05:49,683 --> 01:05:52,035 [Vic] Unbelievable. 1277 01:05:55,087 --> 01:05:57,374 [Oba Femi mouthing] Thank you! 1278 01:05:58,991 --> 01:06:03,279 [Vic] I mean back to it, this was the first Powerbomb. 1279 01:06:03,312 --> 01:06:04,931 Sit-down style. 1280 01:06:04,964 --> 01:06:07,232 But Eddy Thorpe made his presence known 1281 01:06:07,267 --> 01:06:08,952 returning to this matchup. 1282 01:06:08,984 --> 01:06:11,187 We thought he was wiped out earlier tonight. 1283 01:06:11,805 --> 01:06:13,138 There was the Trick Shot. 1284 01:06:13,173 --> 01:06:15,792 Corey, you called it. [indistinct] 1285 01:06:15,825 --> 01:06:17,810 But it didn't put Oba Femi down. 1286 01:06:17,843 --> 01:06:20,913 Second time an [indistinct]. He'd run into Eddie Thorpe 1287 01:06:20,946 --> 01:06:23,566 with that steel chair. And then, bam! 1288 01:06:23,600 --> 01:06:26,870 That Fall From Grace for the second time. 1289 01:06:27,654 --> 01:06:29,172 -Oba Femi. -[bell ringing] 1290 01:06:30,073 --> 01:06:34,310 Dominance continues at NXT. 1291 01:06:36,846 --> 01:06:38,881 And the prophecy has come true. 1292 01:06:39,314 --> 01:06:41,884 The reign of the ruler has begun. 1293 01:06:42,452 --> 01:06:45,504 It is a new era, a new time. 1294 01:06:46,038 --> 01:06:51,778 -Congratulations to our new NXT champions! -[audience cheering] 1295 01:06:59,169 --> 01:07:01,171 [cheering continues] 1296 01:07:05,825 --> 01:07:08,745 [Vic] But buckle up. Prepare to be electrified. 1297 01:07:08,778 --> 01:07:12,464 The People's Champion, the Great One, the Final Boss, 1298 01:07:12,499 --> 01:07:17,252 The Rock is live, next on New Year's Evil. 1299 01:07:19,806 --> 01:07:21,707 [cheering fades out] 1300 01:07:24,144 --> 01:07:27,497 [Vic] We are live in the City of Angels, sold-out Shrine Auditorium, 1301 01:07:27,529 --> 01:07:31,785 the site of the Grammy awards, the Academy awards, and home tonight, 1302 01:07:32,368 --> 01:07:34,988 to WWE New Year's Evil. 1303 01:07:35,020 --> 01:07:36,306 What a night it has been. 1304 01:07:36,339 --> 01:07:41,895 Next week, be back in Orlando, Florida, as The Meta girls meet The Unholy Union. 1305 01:07:42,111 --> 01:07:45,598 Both teams eyeing up the gold. Who will be the number one contender? 1306 01:07:45,631 --> 01:07:49,836 for the WWE Women's Tag Team title? We'll find out next week. 1307 01:07:49,868 --> 01:07:52,455 And on the topic of Tag Team gold, 1308 01:07:52,489 --> 01:07:54,607 can the Houdini's of the Tag Team division 1309 01:07:54,640 --> 01:07:55,991 escape once more? 1310 01:07:56,026 --> 01:07:59,279 Axiom and Frazer defend their titles against OTM. 1311 01:07:59,312 --> 01:08:04,868 That's all going down next week live from Orlando, Florida, here on NXT. 1312 01:08:04,901 --> 01:08:06,903 [upbeat music playing] 1313 01:08:08,370 --> 01:08:10,890 ♪ I'll be dancing in the stars Like a silhouette ♪ 1314 01:08:11,156 --> 01:08:13,609 ♪ I'll be dancing in the stars Like a silhouette ♪ 1315 01:08:14,526 --> 01:08:16,528 [violins] 1316 01:08:19,948 --> 01:08:21,951 [man whistling] 1317 01:08:23,987 --> 01:08:25,988 [crowd chanting "Rocky"] 1318 01:08:48,560 --> 01:08:53,383 [The Rock] If you smell what The Rock is cooking! 1319 01:08:53,416 --> 01:08:55,417 ["The Rock" theme music playing] 1320 01:08:55,468 --> 01:08:57,470 [cheering] 1321 01:09:06,395 --> 01:09:08,398 ["The Rock" theme music continues] 1322 01:10:12,429 --> 01:10:14,447 [audience member] Over here! Right here! 1323 01:10:15,398 --> 01:10:17,434 [imperceptible] 1324 01:10:36,452 --> 01:10:38,455 [crowd cheering] 1325 01:10:53,503 --> 01:10:55,487 [crowd chanting "Rocky! Rocky!"] 1326 01:10:59,909 --> 01:11:01,911 ["The Rock" theme music continues] 1327 01:11:13,556 --> 01:11:15,558 [crowd cheering] 1328 01:11:25,218 --> 01:11:27,220 ["The Rock" theme music continues] 1329 01:11:53,563 --> 01:11:55,548 [crowd cheering] 1330 01:11:58,568 --> 01:12:00,570 [imperceptible] 1331 01:12:05,875 --> 01:12:07,894 [crowd cheering] 1332 01:12:14,233 --> 01:12:16,686 [crowd chanting "Rocky! Rocky!"] 1333 01:12:35,355 --> 01:12:37,057 [crowd cheering] 1334 01:12:38,708 --> 01:12:39,726 Wow. 1335 01:12:49,869 --> 01:12:54,456 [crowd chanting "Rocky! Rocky!"] 1336 01:13:01,915 --> 01:13:03,465 [crowd cheering] 1337 01:13:27,374 --> 01:13:34,014 [crowd chanting "NXT! NXT!"] 1338 01:13:39,469 --> 01:13:41,438 [The Rock] Whoo! 1339 01:13:48,161 --> 01:13:49,929 And I love you. Thank you. 1340 01:13:53,183 --> 01:13:55,135 I got chills all over my body. 1341 01:13:56,885 --> 01:13:57,954 [chuckles] 1342 01:13:58,688 --> 01:14:00,807 This is crazy. Okay. 1343 01:14:01,808 --> 01:14:03,108 Whoo! 1344 01:14:07,213 --> 01:14:08,048 Man. 1345 01:14:14,254 --> 01:14:21,260 [crowd chanting "Rocky! Rocky!"] 1346 01:14:24,813 --> 01:14:27,083 [The Rock] Don't get me emotional up in this thing-- 1347 01:14:27,117 --> 01:14:28,952 [laughs] Wait. 1348 01:14:31,905 --> 01:14:32,922 All right. [clears throat] 1349 01:14:38,712 --> 01:14:40,914 We've got six minutes and 33 seconds. 1350 01:14:40,947 --> 01:14:43,249 Okay? I'm looking right now. Here we go. It's okay. 1351 01:14:43,282 --> 01:14:45,218 This will be the best six minutes. 1352 01:14:47,904 --> 01:14:49,839 All right. You know, 1353 01:14:49,873 --> 01:14:52,442 The Rock has got a lot of nicknames. 1354 01:14:52,474 --> 01:14:55,028 I go by The People's Champ, 1355 01:14:55,061 --> 01:14:57,880 The Most Electrifying Man in all of Entertainment. 1356 01:14:59,833 --> 01:15:01,617 The Sexiest Man Alive. 1357 01:15:07,107 --> 01:15:10,427 And most proudly, the jabroni beating… 1358 01:15:10,460 --> 01:15:11,894 [crowd chanting "Pie eating"] 1359 01:15:11,928 --> 01:15:14,864 Pie eating, trail blazing, 1360 01:15:14,898 --> 01:15:16,465 eyebrow raising, 1361 01:15:17,333 --> 01:15:18,535 electric, iconic, 1362 01:15:18,568 --> 01:15:21,571 owns all the stock, the Final Boss, 1363 01:15:21,603 --> 01:15:24,357 The People's Champ, The Rock. 1364 01:15:24,391 --> 01:15:25,842 [crowd cheering] 1365 01:15:33,349 --> 01:15:36,719 [crowd chanting "Rocky! Rocky!"] 1366 01:15:41,358 --> 01:15:42,925 All right. I need you guys to help me out. 1367 01:15:42,959 --> 01:15:46,246 I mean, you guys clearly feel it. You feel it, I feel you. 1368 01:15:46,279 --> 01:15:48,063 I need you guys to help me out with something. 1369 01:15:48,098 --> 01:15:51,718 So, this time last year, this time last year, 1370 01:15:51,751 --> 01:15:54,170 The Rock, the Final Boss, everywhere I went, 1371 01:15:54,204 --> 01:15:58,641 every gym, every restaurant, every church, every strip club, 1372 01:15:58,675 --> 01:16:00,110 the same thing. [laughs] 1373 01:16:01,344 --> 01:16:03,112 I heard the same thing. 1374 01:16:03,146 --> 01:16:05,415 "Oh, why you so mean to Cody?" 1375 01:16:05,447 --> 01:16:07,250 "Don't be mean to Cody. 1376 01:16:08,485 --> 01:16:12,839 Cody's gotta finish his story. Don't be mean." Oh, my God. 1377 01:16:12,871 --> 01:16:14,240 Okay. 1378 01:16:14,273 --> 01:16:17,693 One year later, last night, Netflix… 1379 01:16:19,795 --> 01:16:21,313 Raw, whoo! 1380 01:16:21,348 --> 01:16:22,349 Yes. 1381 01:16:22,382 --> 01:16:24,017 An amazing night we had. 1382 01:16:24,050 --> 01:16:26,469 Electrifying night, a historic night. 1383 01:16:26,503 --> 01:16:29,856 Last night, The Rock wanted to give props to Cody, 1384 01:16:29,889 --> 01:16:31,307 give him his flowers. 1385 01:16:31,340 --> 01:16:32,876 He has been kicking ass. 1386 01:16:34,144 --> 01:16:36,179 He has been kicking ass, 1387 01:16:36,212 --> 01:16:38,697 carrying the company on his shoulders. 1388 01:16:38,732 --> 01:16:43,001 And then, what did they say? "You can't be nice to Cody." 1389 01:16:43,036 --> 01:16:45,522 "Don't be nice to Cody. 1390 01:16:45,554 --> 01:16:47,440 Don't drink tequila with Cody." 1391 01:16:47,474 --> 01:16:48,508 Oh… 1392 01:16:53,263 --> 01:16:54,898 At the end of the day, 1393 01:16:54,931 --> 01:16:59,152 let us all remind them that The Rock is the Final Boss, 1394 01:16:59,184 --> 01:17:00,887 thinking 20 steps ahead. 1395 01:17:00,920 --> 01:17:04,023 So the best thing for them to do is know their role, 1396 01:17:04,057 --> 01:17:04,941 shut their mouth, 1397 01:17:04,974 --> 01:17:08,010 and enjoy the ride that The Rock is taking them on. 1398 01:17:08,044 --> 01:17:10,112 [crowd cheering] 1399 01:17:18,521 --> 01:17:19,773 I heard that. 1400 01:17:20,990 --> 01:17:22,025 All right. 1401 01:17:26,929 --> 01:17:27,831 Now. 1402 01:17:31,084 --> 01:17:32,952 This is a rowdy crowd right here, you. 1403 01:17:32,986 --> 01:17:34,353 [crowd cheering] 1404 01:17:39,041 --> 01:17:41,010 It says we've got about two minutes left. 1405 01:17:41,044 --> 01:17:42,846 It says we have two minutes and look, 1406 01:17:42,879 --> 01:17:43,947 I'm saying, look, 1407 01:17:43,980 --> 01:17:46,700 they say we got two minutes and I'm like… 1408 01:17:46,733 --> 01:17:48,034 We're gonna go all night. 1409 01:17:48,068 --> 01:17:49,202 -[crowd cheering] -[chuckles] 1410 01:17:51,621 --> 01:17:54,124 Oh, they're sweating. It's okay. It's okay. 1411 01:17:54,157 --> 01:17:56,809 All right. I'm sorry for the language. 1412 01:17:56,843 --> 01:17:57,927 I apologize. 1413 01:17:58,812 --> 01:17:59,713 Here's the thing. 1414 01:17:59,746 --> 01:18:01,331 Uh, the truth is, 1415 01:18:01,364 --> 01:18:04,384 I knew that I was coming to NXT a couple of weeks ago. 1416 01:18:04,416 --> 01:18:06,353 I talked to Nick Khan and Triple H. 1417 01:18:06,385 --> 01:18:07,937 And I said, "Let me come to NXT." 1418 01:18:07,971 --> 01:18:10,040 We're in the Intuit Dome on Monday. 1419 01:18:10,072 --> 01:18:12,258 Let me go to NXT on Tuesday, what do you think? 1420 01:18:12,291 --> 01:18:13,793 They were like, "It's a great idea." 1421 01:18:14,376 --> 01:18:16,612 But the thing is, I did know what to say. 1422 01:18:17,981 --> 01:18:18,815 Right? 1423 01:18:18,848 --> 01:18:20,416 So you think about it. 1424 01:18:20,450 --> 01:18:22,335 I talked to Ava backstage 1425 01:18:22,369 --> 01:18:25,955 and she said, "You're gonna go out there and you're going to feel this crowd." 1426 01:18:25,989 --> 01:18:27,706 [crowd cheering] 1427 01:18:29,693 --> 01:18:33,513 Let this crowd… let this crowd inform you 1428 01:18:33,545 --> 01:18:34,848 and you're gonna know what to say. 1429 01:18:34,880 --> 01:18:38,168 So here's the thing. I love you back and I appreciate that. 1430 01:18:39,536 --> 01:18:42,138 But I want to tell you something that's very important. 1431 01:18:42,172 --> 01:18:43,773 I want to tell you something very important. 1432 01:18:43,807 --> 01:18:46,009 The main thing I want to do is to come out here 1433 01:18:46,041 --> 01:18:47,527 and I want to tell you, "Thank you." 1434 01:18:48,695 --> 01:18:49,963 And I'll tell you why. 1435 01:18:51,081 --> 01:18:52,264 And I'll tell you why. 1436 01:18:52,298 --> 01:18:54,968 Because going to the Intuit Dome last night, 1437 01:18:55,001 --> 01:18:58,071 Raw, Netflix, that's a sexy ticket. 1438 01:18:58,103 --> 01:18:59,688 That's a ticket. Right, like, hey, 1439 01:18:59,723 --> 01:19:01,324 go, you will see celebrities, 1440 01:19:01,358 --> 01:19:03,943 you'll see all the stars of the WWE, 1441 01:19:03,977 --> 01:19:06,846 you will see stars, celebrities, you will see them all. 1442 01:19:06,880 --> 01:19:09,715 That's the one that you have to go to. 1443 01:19:09,749 --> 01:19:12,519 NXT, the Shrine here in Los Angeles, 1444 01:19:12,552 --> 01:19:15,088 this is what you want to go to. 1445 01:19:15,121 --> 01:19:17,223 [crowd cheering] 1446 01:19:23,480 --> 01:19:28,468 [crowd chanting "NXT! NXT!"] 1447 01:19:34,391 --> 01:19:35,775 [The Rock] Let me tell you something. 1448 01:19:37,193 --> 01:19:39,228 I've got chills. The chills can't stop. 1449 01:19:41,865 --> 01:19:42,782 You-- 1450 01:19:42,816 --> 01:19:45,985 You have to go to the show but you want to come to this show. 1451 01:19:46,019 --> 01:19:50,090 Okay. It's easy to go to the place that has all the stars, 1452 01:19:50,123 --> 01:19:52,358 and it's not easy to go to the place… 1453 01:19:53,293 --> 01:19:55,829 You're right, they got stars here. 1454 01:19:55,862 --> 01:19:57,831 [crowd cheering] 1455 01:19:57,864 --> 01:19:59,315 And that's what I want to tell you. 1456 01:19:59,349 --> 01:20:02,168 I need to let you know that every single one of you, 1457 01:20:02,202 --> 01:20:06,889 how important you are, how critical you are to this whole thing. 1458 01:20:06,923 --> 01:20:08,808 Okay? Because here's the thing. 1459 01:20:08,842 --> 01:20:09,976 Those guys back there, 1460 01:20:10,010 --> 01:20:12,529 those girls and guys who are working their ass off, 1461 01:20:12,562 --> 01:20:15,048 they come out here in three years, who knows, 1462 01:20:15,081 --> 01:20:17,400 they could be the main event at Wrestlemania. 1463 01:20:17,434 --> 01:20:18,852 [crowd cheering] 1464 01:20:21,654 --> 01:20:23,923 But-- but! As you know, 1465 01:20:23,956 --> 01:20:26,509 in three years, they could be out of the business, 1466 01:20:26,543 --> 01:20:28,361 but here is what it depends on. 1467 01:20:28,394 --> 01:20:30,864 Whether you boo or cheer, 1468 01:20:30,897 --> 01:20:34,267 it all depends on how you react. 1469 01:20:37,387 --> 01:20:39,472 I have been down this road. 1470 01:20:39,505 --> 01:20:42,892 I wrestled in Memphis as Flex Kavana, I know… 1471 01:20:42,925 --> 01:20:44,911 wrestling name of all time, 1472 01:20:45,879 --> 01:20:47,147 I know what it's like. 1473 01:20:47,179 --> 01:20:49,916 But I know what it's like to depend on the crowd. 1474 01:20:49,949 --> 01:20:53,603 I want you to know you matter more than anything. 1475 01:20:53,635 --> 01:20:55,105 I am here. 1476 01:20:55,138 --> 01:20:58,358 Look, my job takes me away to a lot of places. 1477 01:20:58,391 --> 01:21:01,244 I will always come back home to you. 1478 01:21:01,277 --> 01:21:03,646 WWE, NXT, I love you. 1479 01:21:03,679 --> 01:21:10,186 If you smell! What the rock is cooking! laces.