1 00:00:06,088 --> 00:00:08,055 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:08,605 --> 00:00:09,721 [John Cena] Then. 3 00:00:13,104 --> 00:00:14,305 Now. 4 00:00:19,238 --> 00:00:20,305 Forever. 5 00:00:28,621 --> 00:00:29,738 Together. 6 00:00:36,988 --> 00:00:39,271 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT! 7 00:00:39,305 --> 00:00:41,071 [Vic] Welcome to NXT. 8 00:00:41,105 --> 00:00:42,355 ["Millions From Now" playing] 9 00:00:42,921 --> 00:00:44,521 ♪ I won't remember you ♪ 10 00:00:44,555 --> 00:00:46,055 ♪ A million dollars from now ♪ 11 00:00:46,088 --> 00:00:47,888 [Vic] Next week we head to Atlanta, 12 00:00:47,921 --> 00:00:50,871 but tonight, we're in the WWE Performance Center 13 00:00:50,905 --> 00:00:52,355 here in Orlando. 14 00:00:52,388 --> 00:00:54,421 NXT! NXT! 15 00:00:54,455 --> 00:00:55,721 And we're ringside. 16 00:00:55,754 --> 00:00:58,338 Vic Joseph alongside the two-time WWE Hall of Famer. 17 00:00:58,371 --> 00:01:00,438 And do not adjust your sets. 18 00:01:00,471 --> 00:01:01,871 This isn't AI. 19 00:01:01,904 --> 00:01:05,221 Corey Graves is here live in living color. 20 00:01:05,254 --> 00:01:08,905 I am right where I want to be, where passion is everything. 21 00:01:08,938 --> 00:01:10,655 Only the hungry survive. 22 00:01:10,688 --> 00:01:13,371 And pro wrestling never stops being cool. 23 00:01:13,405 --> 00:01:14,505 Let's light the fuse. 24 00:01:14,538 --> 00:01:17,955 We're gonna see who's hungry tonight because we don't have just one, 25 00:01:17,988 --> 00:01:21,155 but three championship matches here tonight, 26 00:01:21,188 --> 00:01:23,988 including the NXT championship match-up, 27 00:01:24,021 --> 00:01:27,388 which is on the line, as there is The Destroyer, The Ruler. 28 00:01:27,421 --> 00:01:31,788 The NXT champion is ready for the first defense of his title. 29 00:01:31,821 --> 00:01:34,554 And standing across the ring will be his opponent. 30 00:01:34,588 --> 00:01:36,238 That, of course, Eddy Thorpe. 31 00:01:36,271 --> 00:01:38,354 There's no more excuses for this man. 32 00:01:38,388 --> 00:01:42,455 It is our main event tonight for the NXT championship. 33 00:01:42,488 --> 00:01:44,021 And look who is back. 34 00:01:44,054 --> 00:01:45,721 Bayley returned last week. 35 00:01:45,755 --> 00:01:49,088 She's here tonight, and after how we went off the air last week, 36 00:01:49,121 --> 00:01:50,671 what is on her mind? 37 00:01:50,705 --> 00:01:55,138 It's a Triple Title Tuesday tonight on NXT. 38 00:01:55,971 --> 00:01:57,354 ♪ It's all about family ♪ 39 00:01:57,388 --> 00:01:58,838 ["Strictly Business" playing] 40 00:01:58,871 --> 00:02:01,721 ♪ It's all about the business. Ha! ♪ 41 00:02:16,338 --> 00:02:18,905 [Vic] And there you see the North American Champion, 42 00:02:18,938 --> 00:02:22,555 Tony D'Angelo, surrounded by The Family. 43 00:02:23,338 --> 00:02:26,421 The Don, his opponent, they brawled last week. 44 00:02:26,454 --> 00:02:29,738 Corey, our General Manager, Ava, had no choice 45 00:02:29,771 --> 00:02:32,855 but to let these two men fight tonight. 46 00:02:32,888 --> 00:02:35,405 [Corey] I wholeheartedly support Ava's decision. 47 00:02:35,438 --> 00:02:38,704 We are about to have a good old-school throwdown 48 00:02:38,738 --> 00:02:40,988 to kick things off tonight in NXT. 49 00:02:41,021 --> 00:02:43,905 [Vic] Rivalry, of course, began back Christmas Eve 50 00:02:43,938 --> 00:02:45,321 in Massachusetts. 51 00:02:45,355 --> 00:02:47,221 -You remember that -[Booker] Oh, yes. 52 00:02:47,255 --> 00:02:50,855 [Vic] Ridge Holland dressed as Santa before transforming into the Grinch 53 00:02:50,888 --> 00:02:52,338 and dropping the dime. 54 00:02:52,371 --> 00:02:56,488 [Booker] Ridge Holland, man, a man of many, many moves 55 00:02:56,521 --> 00:02:58,288 these days, that you may not like. 56 00:02:58,321 --> 00:02:59,755 Yeah, dude, but me… 57 00:02:59,788 --> 00:03:01,538 Me, I like it, man. 58 00:03:01,571 --> 00:03:03,005 Dirty, dirty. 59 00:03:03,038 --> 00:03:05,138 Get down with it, down under. 60 00:03:05,171 --> 00:03:07,905 This guy knows it. Tony D. This guy. 61 00:03:08,655 --> 00:03:10,204 [Corey] What about this guy? 62 00:03:10,238 --> 00:03:13,538 [Booker] No, this guy. He's the real deal. He's the real deal. 63 00:03:13,571 --> 00:03:15,988 ["Can't Stop Winning" playing] 64 00:03:17,155 --> 00:03:20,438 [Vic] But the same could be said for his opponent. 65 00:03:20,471 --> 00:03:24,738 And, Corey, you saw a lot of Ridge Holland on SmackDown. 66 00:03:24,771 --> 00:03:28,488 Are we seeing his true self out here in NXT? 67 00:03:28,521 --> 00:03:30,871 [Corey] I'd love to give you a truthful answer, 68 00:03:30,905 --> 00:03:34,255 but I caught up with Ridge earlier to ask him where he's been mentally, 69 00:03:34,288 --> 00:03:35,804 what he's been doing training-wise, 70 00:03:35,838 --> 00:03:39,255 where Ridge Holland has changed physically since the last time I've seen him. 71 00:03:39,288 --> 00:03:42,221 And to be honest, I don't even know if Ridge Holland knows 72 00:03:42,255 --> 00:03:43,738 who he is these days. 73 00:03:43,771 --> 00:03:45,638 The man feels desperate. 74 00:03:45,671 --> 00:03:49,005 Ridge Holland is scratching and clawing to remain relevant, 75 00:03:49,038 --> 00:03:51,255 to find his place in the WWE Universe. 76 00:03:51,288 --> 00:03:55,321 And desperate men are very, very dangerous men. 77 00:03:55,355 --> 00:03:57,621 [Vic] Three championships on the line tonight. 78 00:03:57,655 --> 00:04:02,005 Of course, two will be on the line next week at Center Stage live in Atlanta. 79 00:04:02,738 --> 00:04:07,005 And Vengeance Day right around the corner, nation's capital, February 15. 80 00:04:07,038 --> 00:04:09,721 Who will carry the gold into DC? 81 00:04:12,521 --> 00:04:15,505 But we kick off tonight for the North American Championship. 82 00:04:15,538 --> 00:04:17,755 -[bell dings] -Let's go up to our announcer, Mike Rome. 83 00:04:17,788 --> 00:04:20,571 The following contest, scheduled for one fall… 84 00:04:20,604 --> 00:04:21,704 [crowd] One fall! 85 00:04:21,738 --> 00:04:24,505 …is for the NXT 86 00:04:24,538 --> 00:04:30,521 North American Championship! 87 00:04:32,221 --> 00:04:37,238 Introducing the challenger from Yorkshire, England, 88 00:04:37,271 --> 00:04:41,005 weighing in at 253 pounds, 89 00:04:41,038 --> 00:04:46,205 Ridge Holland! 90 00:04:49,621 --> 00:04:51,321 And his opponent, 91 00:04:51,354 --> 00:04:55,205 representing the the D'Angelo family, 92 00:04:55,238 --> 00:05:01,538 he is the NXT North American Champion, 93 00:05:01,571 --> 00:05:04,705 The Don of NXT, 94 00:05:04,738 --> 00:05:10,905 Tony D'Angelo! 95 00:05:10,938 --> 00:05:12,555 [Vic] Champion fired up. 96 00:05:13,738 --> 00:05:15,571 Challenger is focused. 97 00:05:15,604 --> 00:05:19,288 -And you see the eyes of Ridge Holland. -[crowd chanting indistinctly] 98 00:05:19,321 --> 00:05:21,338 I think Corey hit the nail on the head. 99 00:05:21,371 --> 00:05:23,921 A dangerous, dangerous individual. 100 00:05:23,955 --> 00:05:26,088 -[Booker] You talking about Ridge Holland? -[Vic] Yup. 101 00:05:26,121 --> 00:05:28,305 -[Booker] That snake that you can trust… -[bell dings] 102 00:05:28,338 --> 00:05:30,421 …to bite you. That's what I say about Ridge Holland. 103 00:05:30,455 --> 00:05:33,071 [Vic] That is what you said. There's a lot of eyes on NXT, 104 00:05:33,104 --> 00:05:35,171 a lot of eyes on this championship match. 105 00:05:35,205 --> 00:05:38,455 I got to get both your thoughts on the ground-breaking partnership 106 00:05:38,488 --> 00:05:39,921 between WWE and TNA. 107 00:05:39,955 --> 00:05:42,638 Booker, I'll start with you, a former Legends champion. 108 00:05:42,671 --> 00:05:46,188 [Booker] Maybe the first, but perhaps the only Legends champion in TNA, 109 00:05:46,221 --> 00:05:50,405 I can tell you how big that is, because has a plethora of talent 110 00:05:50,438 --> 00:05:53,071 in that locker room, never gonna get a chance to display 111 00:05:53,104 --> 00:05:54,838 on the largest stage in the world. 112 00:05:54,871 --> 00:05:58,221 [Vic] I like these two bulls throwing down mid-ring right now. 113 00:05:58,255 --> 00:06:00,621 -Oh! -[Booker] Oh, baby. Oh, baby. 114 00:06:00,655 --> 00:06:02,005 Did you see that? 115 00:06:02,038 --> 00:06:04,905 Just mowed Tony D down, man. 116 00:06:04,938 --> 00:06:06,821 [Vic] Feeling out process early on. 117 00:06:06,854 --> 00:06:09,038 And, Corey, you've been part of a lot of 118 00:06:09,071 --> 00:06:11,838 ground-breaking things to talk about that TNA partnership. 119 00:06:11,871 --> 00:06:14,805 [indistinct] couldn't come back. Harry Doyle and Monti. 120 00:06:14,838 --> 00:06:17,338 [Corey] Let me just be one of many to say, 121 00:06:17,371 --> 00:06:19,571 -I believe in Joe Hendry. -[Booker] Oh, yeah. 122 00:06:19,604 --> 00:06:23,104 [Vic] And right now, Tony D'Angelo is starting to believe in himself. 123 00:06:23,138 --> 00:06:25,955 And Ridge Holland, a shocked look on his face. 124 00:06:25,988 --> 00:06:27,438 D'Angelo came to play. 125 00:06:27,471 --> 00:06:29,871 Because this goes back, as you said [indistinct]. 126 00:06:29,905 --> 00:06:32,621 Tony D'Angelo has not forgotten what Ridge Holland did. 127 00:06:32,655 --> 00:06:34,371 He didn't just wipe out… 128 00:06:34,405 --> 00:06:36,388 Excuse me, Tony D'Angelo. 129 00:06:36,421 --> 00:06:39,888 He also cost Luca and "Stacks" an opportunity at the tag team titles. 130 00:06:39,921 --> 00:06:42,138 [Booker] To correct you there. You don't play wrestling. 131 00:06:42,171 --> 00:06:43,838 That's just something you don't do. 132 00:06:43,871 --> 00:06:46,104 Tony D is a man of many means. 133 00:06:46,138 --> 00:06:48,638 You look at him, he's in great shape right now. 134 00:06:48,671 --> 00:06:50,438 Throwing hands with Ridge Holland. 135 00:06:50,471 --> 00:06:53,871 [Vic] Tony recently passed 100 total days as North American Champion. 136 00:06:53,905 --> 00:06:59,071 The only championship title missing from his resume is the NXT championship. 137 00:06:59,104 --> 00:07:03,121 Which is why he came out, Booker, and confronted Oba Femi just last week. 138 00:07:03,155 --> 00:07:04,905 [Booker] Yeah, I'm gonna tell you. 139 00:07:04,938 --> 00:07:08,221 -[Vic] Wow! -That's something you don't want to do. 140 00:07:08,255 --> 00:07:11,971 Ridge Holland, right now, is feeling the pain, though, Vic. 141 00:07:12,005 --> 00:07:13,788 [Vic] Oba, of course, defending the NXT Title 142 00:07:13,821 --> 00:07:15,938 in our main event against Eddy Thorpe. 143 00:07:15,971 --> 00:07:17,238 But-- What is that? 144 00:07:18,971 --> 00:07:21,488 -That Shawn Spears? -[Corey laughs] It sure is! 145 00:07:21,521 --> 00:07:24,371 -[Booker T] That the GPS? -[Vic] What's Spears doing here? 146 00:07:24,405 --> 00:07:27,071 Who's walking out with the North American Title? 147 00:07:30,604 --> 00:07:33,671 [Vic] Ridge Holland, as we've witnessed throughout the break, 148 00:07:34,188 --> 00:07:36,055 has started to take over this match. 149 00:07:36,088 --> 00:07:39,071 Of course, Holland has never held Singles Gold, and, Corey, 150 00:07:39,104 --> 00:07:41,238 that has to drive a superstar. 151 00:07:41,271 --> 00:07:44,538 [Corey] What's driving Holland right now is just the fact that he feels as though 152 00:07:44,571 --> 00:07:46,571 the entire industry has turned its back, 153 00:07:46,604 --> 00:07:48,721 not only the fans, but the guys in the locker room. 154 00:07:48,755 --> 00:07:50,655 He feels like a man without a country. 155 00:07:50,688 --> 00:07:53,705 That's why he's so desperate to make something big happen. 156 00:07:53,738 --> 00:07:56,171 [Vic] And he's asked for forgiveness in the past. 157 00:07:56,205 --> 00:07:59,938 He fooled plenty of us thinking he was remorseful after he hospitalized 158 00:07:59,971 --> 00:08:03,405 -a few superstars since coming to NXT. -[Booker T] Oh, baby! 159 00:08:03,438 --> 00:08:05,604 [Vic] That is what D'Angelo's remembering, 160 00:08:05,638 --> 00:08:08,755 that Ridge Holland can strike fast, he can strike furious, 161 00:08:08,788 --> 00:08:10,721 and now Fisherman Suplex, 162 00:08:10,755 --> 00:08:12,905 -over into the cover! -[Booker T] That's it. 163 00:08:12,938 --> 00:08:14,905 -[Vic] Ooh! -[both] Wow! 164 00:08:14,938 --> 00:08:19,304 [Corey] Wow, wow! It doesn't get any closer than that without the bell ringing. 165 00:08:19,338 --> 00:08:22,138 [Booker T] That was at the last second, right there, Vic. 166 00:08:22,171 --> 00:08:24,521 [Vic] All about the North American Championship, 167 00:08:24,554 --> 00:08:28,054 as Sean Spears made his presence known before the break. 168 00:08:28,088 --> 00:08:30,955 Tony D'Angelo here thought he had the match finished. 169 00:08:30,988 --> 00:08:33,755 It was not good-- Big spine buster countered by Holland. 170 00:08:33,788 --> 00:08:35,804 Holland coming back, looking to counter, 171 00:08:35,838 --> 00:08:37,971 nice… Ooh! …reversal from the don. 172 00:08:38,005 --> 00:08:39,171 [Booker T] Here we go. 173 00:08:39,204 --> 00:08:43,005 [Vic] And I don't know, if this breaks down to a slugfest, who I would favor. 174 00:08:43,771 --> 00:08:46,871 That looks… Think I just answered my own question. Maybe not. 175 00:08:46,905 --> 00:08:51,038 [Booker T] You got two heavyweights in there, Vic. Oh, beautiful, Beautiful. 176 00:08:51,071 --> 00:08:53,971 [Corey] This could be the beginning of the end. Cover! 177 00:08:54,738 --> 00:08:58,288 [Vic] Another near-fall, and Ridge Holland did not hit the leg, Corey. 178 00:08:58,321 --> 00:09:00,355 [Booker T] You judge quick, man. He did a good job. 179 00:09:00,388 --> 00:09:02,921 You talked about Holland not winning Singles Gold, 180 00:09:02,954 --> 00:09:05,371 but let's talk about single-handed accomplishments, 181 00:09:05,405 --> 00:09:08,905 like winning the Tag Team Championship all by himself. What about that? 182 00:09:08,938 --> 00:09:11,905 [Vic] He single-handedly destroyed Chase University. I remember. 183 00:09:11,938 --> 00:09:15,005 -Swing and a miss, didn't connect. Spear! -[Booker T] Oh, yes! 184 00:09:15,738 --> 00:09:17,788 [Corey] Holland took his eye off the ball 185 00:09:17,821 --> 00:09:20,288 for just a moment, and it may have cost him! 186 00:09:20,321 --> 00:09:23,988 -[Booker T] He's not doing anything. -[Corey] What are you talking about? 187 00:09:24,021 --> 00:09:26,521 [Vic] I'm glad someone's here to agree with me. 188 00:09:26,555 --> 00:09:28,755 At least, right now, he's greeting with me. 189 00:09:29,605 --> 00:09:30,921 Rocket Spears. 190 00:09:31,505 --> 00:09:33,521 -Tony trying to help out! -[crowd booing] 191 00:09:33,555 --> 00:09:35,138 [Vic] Even Jensen, Niko. 192 00:09:35,755 --> 00:09:37,371 Spears' goon squad. 193 00:09:37,405 --> 00:09:39,204 [Booker T] Oh, yeah! 194 00:09:39,855 --> 00:09:43,688 [Corey] It's breaking down outside, but we still have a Title Match underway. 195 00:09:43,721 --> 00:09:45,305 [Vic] Referee called for help. 196 00:09:45,338 --> 00:09:47,738 Back into the middle of the ring, this match is continuing. 197 00:09:47,771 --> 00:09:49,821 -[Corey] What is that? -[Vic] Izzy Dame! 198 00:09:49,855 --> 00:09:52,005 -[Corey] Why? -[Vic] Just rocked Ridge! 199 00:09:52,038 --> 00:09:53,805 Big spinebuster! 200 00:09:55,121 --> 00:09:58,738 And the don, with an assist, retains his title. 201 00:09:58,771 --> 00:10:00,454 ["Strictly Business" playing] 202 00:10:00,488 --> 00:10:02,204 [announcer] Here is your winner, 203 00:10:02,238 --> 00:10:07,921 and still the NXT North American Champion, 204 00:10:08,538 --> 00:10:12,805 Tony D'Angelo! 205 00:10:12,838 --> 00:10:14,838 [Vic] I'm just as shocked as you, Corey. 206 00:10:14,871 --> 00:10:18,221 [Corey] Did I miss something? Did Izzy Dame get invited into the family? 207 00:10:18,255 --> 00:10:19,721 What is this about? 208 00:10:21,138 --> 00:10:24,371 [Vic] Looking at the don right now. Let's go back to some of the action. 209 00:10:24,405 --> 00:10:26,938 [Corey] There's Spears sticking his nose where it didn't belong, 210 00:10:26,971 --> 00:10:29,571 and almost got it knocked off of his face. 211 00:10:29,605 --> 00:10:32,638 This would begin melee on the outside 212 00:10:32,671 --> 00:10:35,138 Shawn Spears' squad hits the scene, 213 00:10:35,171 --> 00:10:37,755 and amidst the chaos, Holland delivers a head-butt, 214 00:10:37,788 --> 00:10:40,771 but Izzy Dame, from out of nowhere, 215 00:10:40,805 --> 00:10:45,238 probably the last person anyone expected to get involved in this match-up. 216 00:10:45,271 --> 00:10:47,871 Thunderous spinebuster by the don… 217 00:10:47,905 --> 00:10:49,371 -And still… -[bell dings] 218 00:10:50,021 --> 00:10:52,371 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 219 00:10:54,121 --> 00:10:55,538 Now, we're even. 220 00:10:57,405 --> 00:10:58,855 [Vic] "Now, we're even"? 221 00:10:59,704 --> 00:11:04,638 I'm not sure I know what that means, but congratulations to Tony D'Angelo. 222 00:11:08,105 --> 00:11:10,605 [indistinct chatter] 223 00:11:12,738 --> 00:11:14,288 -Yo, Dion, man. -Yo. 224 00:11:14,321 --> 00:11:17,155 -[inhales sharply] You a funny dude. -Yeah? Why is that? 225 00:11:17,188 --> 00:11:20,105 You a really funny-- Yo, what you said to Oba last week, 226 00:11:20,138 --> 00:11:22,305 about how you're championship material. 227 00:11:22,338 --> 00:11:26,371 One day, somebody's gonna beat him, and that's not you. So, why not be me? 228 00:11:26,405 --> 00:11:28,305 Hey, man, look, there is a drastic difference 229 00:11:28,338 --> 00:11:30,305 between a superstar with potential, 230 00:11:30,338 --> 00:11:32,271 -and a decorated superstar like myself. -Hold on. 231 00:11:32,305 --> 00:11:36,438 What other way to prove potential than beating a former champion like yourself? 232 00:11:36,471 --> 00:11:39,838 Look, man, you gonna realize you've got a long, long way to go. 233 00:11:40,671 --> 00:11:42,105 I'll see you tonight. 234 00:11:42,138 --> 00:11:45,688 But speaking of former champions, we got one in our midst trick! 235 00:11:45,721 --> 00:11:47,038 Trick Willie! 236 00:11:47,071 --> 00:11:49,221 From the penthouse to the outhouse. 237 00:11:49,255 --> 00:11:52,105 It must sting knowing Eddy's getting another opportunity. 238 00:11:52,138 --> 00:11:53,721 [wrestlers exclaim] 239 00:11:54,438 --> 00:11:56,338 [clattering, thudding] 240 00:12:01,088 --> 00:12:04,021 [Vic] Ooh! It doesn't look like Trick is playing around. 241 00:12:04,055 --> 00:12:06,855 But there is Bayley, who returned last week. 242 00:12:06,888 --> 00:12:10,321 We hear from the Role Model next on NXT. 243 00:12:14,688 --> 00:12:17,238 [Vic] NXT is back on the road next week, 244 00:12:17,271 --> 00:12:20,521 Tuesday, January 28 at Center Stage Theater 245 00:12:20,555 --> 00:12:22,021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 246 00:12:22,055 --> 00:12:24,055 [rap music plays] 247 00:12:25,821 --> 00:12:28,221 [Vic] Center stage. Booker, those are your old grounds. 248 00:12:28,255 --> 00:12:31,888 [Booker T] Oh, yes! Peachtree Boulevard, Downtown Atlanta, baby! 249 00:12:31,921 --> 00:12:33,655 -Oh, yes! -["Role Model" playing] 250 00:12:33,688 --> 00:12:35,838 [Booker T] Are you ready for some hot wings? 251 00:12:35,871 --> 00:12:37,971 -[Corey] Are you inviting me out? -[Booker T] Yeah! 252 00:12:38,005 --> 00:12:39,788 We can go to Atlantic City. 253 00:12:39,821 --> 00:12:41,605 [Corey] Oh, now… 254 00:12:41,638 --> 00:12:43,221 We'll talk now off air. 255 00:12:46,188 --> 00:12:48,204 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 256 00:12:48,238 --> 00:12:54,288 -please welcome Bayley! -[crowd cheering] 257 00:12:55,938 --> 00:12:58,371 [Vic] NXT Universe showing their love… 258 00:13:00,305 --> 00:13:02,755 -[crowd chanting] Bayley! -[Vic] …for Bayley. 259 00:13:02,788 --> 00:13:06,204 -[Booker T] One of the all-time greats. -[Vic] Can't argue there. 260 00:13:06,255 --> 00:13:10,321 [Booker T] You're talking about a general inside the middle of that 20-by-20, 261 00:13:10,355 --> 00:13:12,805 there's nobody better than Bayley. 262 00:13:12,838 --> 00:13:15,505 [Corey] Talking about an OG of NXT, 263 00:13:15,538 --> 00:13:18,021 one of the original Four Horsewomen. 264 00:13:19,188 --> 00:13:21,038 We've watched the evolution of Bailey 265 00:13:21,071 --> 00:13:24,838 from a lovable hugger to one of the best women's wrestlers of all time. 266 00:13:24,871 --> 00:13:26,905 [Booker T] Remember those Bailey Bears? 267 00:13:26,938 --> 00:13:28,521 -[Vic] I do. -[Corey] "Bayley Buddies." 268 00:13:28,555 --> 00:13:30,638 [Booker T] Well, yeah, none of that anymore. 269 00:13:30,671 --> 00:13:33,088 She's just a just an ass kicker. 270 00:13:33,121 --> 00:13:35,171 [Vic] It's been, like, seven years, Book. 271 00:13:35,204 --> 00:13:37,021 [Booker T] I'm just saying. [laughs] 272 00:13:37,055 --> 00:13:40,338 [crowd chanting] Welcome home! Welcome home! Welcome home! 273 00:13:40,371 --> 00:13:43,821 Welcome home! Welcome home! Welcome home! 274 00:13:43,855 --> 00:13:46,221 Welcome home! Welcome home! 275 00:13:46,255 --> 00:13:49,688 Welcome home! Welcome home! Welcome home! 276 00:13:49,721 --> 00:13:51,938 You're right, this is my home! 277 00:13:51,971 --> 00:13:54,571 [crowd cheering] 278 00:13:56,271 --> 00:13:59,388 That's why, last week, I came out here 279 00:13:59,421 --> 00:14:02,938 to talk to Roxanne Perez, because I care about Roxanne. 280 00:14:03,688 --> 00:14:06,454 I care about the legacy that she's building. 281 00:14:06,505 --> 00:14:10,255 I care about everything she's done for this NXT Women's division. 282 00:14:11,954 --> 00:14:15,155 But all it got me was a big old slap in the face. 283 00:14:18,738 --> 00:14:23,471 And then she went on to tell me that I was acting like CM Punk or Natalya, 284 00:14:23,555 --> 00:14:26,238 but to me, I mean, that's a compliment, right? 285 00:14:26,771 --> 00:14:27,954 [crowd cheering] 286 00:14:28,921 --> 00:14:32,671 People like them built the foundation that we're walking on right now. 287 00:14:32,755 --> 00:14:37,721 People like Natalya taught me how to give back and how to help. 288 00:14:41,438 --> 00:14:46,121 So, no, I didn't come back to NXT because I think it owes me something. 289 00:14:46,621 --> 00:14:49,405 NXT don't even owe Roxanne anything. 290 00:14:50,305 --> 00:14:54,721 If anything, I owe NXT to get rid of 291 00:14:54,805 --> 00:14:58,038 entitled little idiots like Roxanne Perez. 292 00:14:58,121 --> 00:15:01,104 [crowd cheering] 293 00:15:02,854 --> 00:15:06,488 But unfortunately, it might be too late for that, 294 00:15:06,571 --> 00:15:10,121 because not only did I get slapped in the face, 295 00:15:10,155 --> 00:15:11,671 [crowd chanting] I love you, Bayley! 296 00:15:16,905 --> 00:15:17,854 I love you, too. 297 00:15:20,555 --> 00:15:23,971 I think Roxanne loves me too, because she showed up to SmackDown. 298 00:15:25,221 --> 00:15:29,071 She talked crap to me during a big title match with Tiffany Stratton. 299 00:15:29,155 --> 00:15:32,238 And then she showed up to Monday Night Raw last night, 300 00:15:33,188 --> 00:15:37,954 and tried to put her hands on me during a match with Nia Jax. 301 00:15:38,038 --> 00:15:39,921 I mean, Rox, come on. 302 00:15:41,771 --> 00:15:45,905 I think I may have given you too much credit because that is just lame. 303 00:15:45,988 --> 00:15:47,755 You don't have a better plan than that? 304 00:15:47,838 --> 00:15:51,454 That's like small ball, you know, like… 305 00:15:52,338 --> 00:15:54,438 to me, that doesn't prove 306 00:15:54,521 --> 00:15:58,405 that you're ready for Raw and SmackDown. 307 00:15:58,488 --> 00:16:02,738 To me, that doesn't even prove that you're ready 308 00:16:02,821 --> 00:16:08,488 to be a leader of the youngest locker room in WWE right now. 309 00:16:10,655 --> 00:16:14,155 You've got Jaida Parker, Kelani, Lola Vice, 310 00:16:14,238 --> 00:16:17,255 all these girls are eager for their opportunity. 311 00:16:17,338 --> 00:16:21,821 All these girls want their moment, and with a champion like Giulia, 312 00:16:21,905 --> 00:16:24,655 that, the sky is the limit for people like-- 313 00:16:24,688 --> 00:16:25,905 [Guilia's music playing] 314 00:16:39,104 --> 00:16:44,138 [Vic] There is our NXT women's champion, the beautiful madness. 315 00:16:49,155 --> 00:16:53,088 Bayley! Coming from Japan, 316 00:16:53,171 --> 00:16:57,838 and seeing part of, I wanted you. 317 00:16:58,471 --> 00:17:01,305 I wanted to be in NXT. 318 00:17:10,104 --> 00:17:13,771 Roxanne may not look up to you. 319 00:17:14,788 --> 00:17:15,871 But I do. 320 00:17:21,938 --> 00:17:27,854 I hope to hold this title with as much honor and love for NXT 321 00:17:28,638 --> 00:17:29,655 as you did. 322 00:17:32,771 --> 00:17:33,955 Thank you so much. 323 00:17:34,705 --> 00:17:39,471 That means a lot. I have so much respect for you and I am such a huge fan of yours. 324 00:17:40,088 --> 00:17:42,221 When you won the title, I was, you know, 325 00:17:42,305 --> 00:17:45,205 little happy, I was a lot happy especially beating Roxanne. 326 00:17:45,705 --> 00:17:50,455 And I know that you're gonna make some historic moments of your own. 327 00:17:50,538 --> 00:17:54,171 Because this title changes your career, it changes your life. 328 00:17:54,205 --> 00:17:55,605 It means everything to me. 329 00:17:55,688 --> 00:17:57,271 It means everything to us. 330 00:17:58,071 --> 00:17:59,338 [audience cheering] 331 00:18:00,305 --> 00:18:05,205 That title changed the landscape of the women's division, not just in NXT 332 00:18:05,288 --> 00:18:07,004 But in WWE and it took it-- 333 00:18:07,038 --> 00:18:08,721 [Roxanne's music playing] 334 00:18:09,105 --> 00:18:12,021 -[Vic laughs] -[Roxanne] Boring! 335 00:18:13,771 --> 00:18:15,955 Well, Bayley, I'm surprised you're actually. 336 00:18:16,004 --> 00:18:19,988 able to show your face around here after two embarrassing back 337 00:18:20,055 --> 00:18:24,254 to back losses, which I'm so glad that I had a front row seat to that. 338 00:18:24,671 --> 00:18:26,254 [crowd booing] 339 00:18:26,288 --> 00:18:29,438 Seriously, though, I think you need to drop the act 340 00:18:29,521 --> 00:18:35,838 and stop acting so innocent, because if you actually cared about the future, 341 00:18:36,554 --> 00:18:39,688 you wouldn't have punched me in the face last night. 342 00:18:41,188 --> 00:18:45,855 And I'm not the only one that sees through you because she does, too. 343 00:18:45,938 --> 00:18:49,288 I mean, Cora, can you actually believe that she was our role model? 344 00:18:49,521 --> 00:18:50,521 We looked up to-- 345 00:18:50,554 --> 00:18:53,988 I'm sorry, it's It's hard to hear you 'cause they're booing you so loud. 346 00:18:54,021 --> 00:18:55,188 Shut the hell up, okay? 347 00:18:55,221 --> 00:18:56,638 [crowd booing] 348 00:18:57,688 --> 00:18:59,855 What the hell are you doing here, Cora? 349 00:18:59,938 --> 00:19:01,121 You know what, Bayley? 350 00:19:01,155 --> 00:19:05,304 It's because I was a naive Bayley fan once, too. 351 00:19:05,388 --> 00:19:06,504 But she's right. 352 00:19:06,588 --> 00:19:08,271 I do see it. 353 00:19:08,355 --> 00:19:09,738 You're no Role Model. 354 00:19:10,304 --> 00:19:14,821 Role models aren't part of NXT when it's cool, 355 00:19:15,588 --> 00:19:21,355 role models build this place up when People like you choose to leave. 356 00:19:22,838 --> 00:19:26,288 I mean, as far as I'm concerned, Giulia might as well just hand back 357 00:19:26,371 --> 00:19:31,571 that title to Roxanne right now because nobody can carry it the way she did. 358 00:19:32,254 --> 00:19:35,121 Nobody loves this the way Roxanne and I do, 359 00:19:35,155 --> 00:19:38,771 and we didn't have to compete overseas to realize it. 360 00:19:38,855 --> 00:19:39,688 [crowd booing] 361 00:19:39,921 --> 00:19:43,971 We've been holding it together since day one. 362 00:19:44,421 --> 00:19:46,355 Everybody shut the hell up because 363 00:19:46,438 --> 00:19:50,004 I have something very important to say to Bayley. 364 00:19:50,038 --> 00:19:51,571 [booing intensifies] 365 00:19:56,188 --> 00:20:01,455 Seriously, that's how it's gonna be? That's fine, I'm talking to you, Bayley. 366 00:20:01,488 --> 00:20:03,405 Not these idiotic people out here. 367 00:20:03,921 --> 00:20:07,504 I'm not gonna take anything away from what you've done, 368 00:20:08,121 --> 00:20:11,004 because you've literally done everything in WWE. 369 00:20:11,088 --> 00:20:14,921 I mean, you're the 2024 Royal Rumble winner. 370 00:20:15,821 --> 00:20:19,221 You've won championships at WrestleManias 371 00:20:19,304 --> 00:20:25,138 and, most importantly, you've inspired little girls like me and Cora. 372 00:20:27,338 --> 00:20:30,671 But thank you for your service because it's no longer needed. 373 00:20:30,754 --> 00:20:32,571 Thank you and goodbye. 374 00:20:43,754 --> 00:20:45,804 [Booker] Disrespect, man. 375 00:20:48,971 --> 00:20:52,388 I think everybody should be booing. You know why? 376 00:20:52,471 --> 00:20:54,671 Because I know exactly why you're here. 377 00:20:54,754 --> 00:20:57,721 You've been looking at the NXT Women's Championship. 378 00:20:57,804 --> 00:21:00,721 I know exactly what you're doing. 379 00:21:01,155 --> 00:21:04,855 You want to be the number one woman in the number one… 380 00:21:04,971 --> 00:21:07,038 -Women's division. -[crowd booing] 381 00:21:07,071 --> 00:21:09,355 Because you know deep, deep down 382 00:21:09,388 --> 00:21:12,421 it's exceeded The Four Horsewomen era. 383 00:21:14,188 --> 00:21:18,138 So why don't you tell your little friend Giulia the real reason why you're here? 384 00:21:18,171 --> 00:21:19,855 Go ahead, tell her 385 00:21:20,538 --> 00:21:22,388 [crowd chants "Shut the hell up"] 386 00:21:29,171 --> 00:21:30,271 [Graves] Here we go. 387 00:21:30,321 --> 00:21:33,355 [Joseph] Well, we're gonna need a little bit of help out here 388 00:21:33,405 --> 00:21:35,138 to keep these four separated. 389 00:21:35,171 --> 00:21:38,105 [Graves] Why keep them separated? Let them fight, Vic. 390 00:21:38,304 --> 00:21:40,771 -[crosstalk] -[Booker T] Yeah, that's it. Get her! 391 00:21:42,038 --> 00:21:44,921 [Graves] Cora just escaped from Bailey-to-Belly attempt. 392 00:21:45,238 --> 00:21:47,071 -[screaming] -[crowd chanting "NXT"] 393 00:21:47,105 --> 00:21:48,254 [Graves] Oh, my! 394 00:21:55,088 --> 00:21:59,138 [Joseph] Combustible elements certainly just exploded. 395 00:22:03,988 --> 00:22:06,671 Woohoo! Bayley mentioning my name two weeks in a row. 396 00:22:06,705 --> 00:22:08,071 Y'all heard it. I heard it. 397 00:22:08,105 --> 00:22:10,388 You're not the only name she mentioned, Jaida. 398 00:22:10,421 --> 00:22:12,538 She actually mentioned my name way before-- 399 00:22:12,571 --> 00:22:15,605 Kelani, this little attitude you're "trying," ain't it, baby. 400 00:22:15,638 --> 00:22:18,671 So go back to your little drawing board because there's only one real one 401 00:22:18,705 --> 00:22:20,171 and she's looking right back at you. 402 00:22:20,205 --> 00:22:22,038 Mm, being true doesn't make you real, Jaida. 403 00:22:22,071 --> 00:22:24,471 Mm, being pretty doesn't mean you have to be rude, Kelani. 404 00:22:24,504 --> 00:22:27,605 -You're the one that's rude all the time. -[indistinct arguing] 405 00:22:27,638 --> 00:22:30,254 Ladies, it doesn't matter. [inhales, exhales] 406 00:22:30,355 --> 00:22:31,971 Love is in the air. 407 00:22:32,438 --> 00:22:34,388 Kelani, I love you. You're so sweet. 408 00:22:34,488 --> 00:22:36,355 And, Jaida, I feel like you got the-- 409 00:22:36,388 --> 00:22:37,304 Baby, I dare you. 410 00:22:37,338 --> 00:22:39,388 -You're not gonna-- -[indistinct shouting] 411 00:22:39,421 --> 00:22:41,254 …Dare you to finish your sentence. 412 00:22:41,304 --> 00:22:44,171 -Why are you coming at me? -Why are you up in my business? 413 00:22:44,205 --> 00:22:47,238 It's 'cause you finally got a kiss from a guy that's about to leave your ass 414 00:22:47,271 --> 00:22:48,205 in a few months. 415 00:22:48,254 --> 00:22:50,321 -Don't interrupt me, Kelani. -"Finally got a kiss"? 416 00:22:50,371 --> 00:22:51,971 -Yes. -You mean the one that I initiated? 417 00:22:52,038 --> 00:22:53,405 -Did you? -Watch your mouth 418 00:22:53,438 --> 00:22:55,288 -when you talk about me and my man. -Your man? 419 00:22:55,321 --> 00:22:57,488 And if I interrupt you again, what are you gonna do? 420 00:22:57,521 --> 00:22:59,921 -Nikita's man, baby, get it right. -[all arguing] 421 00:23:00,655 --> 00:23:02,504 [Graves] Security, get back out here! 422 00:23:02,538 --> 00:23:04,771 [Joseph] There's fighting in the locker room. 423 00:23:04,804 --> 00:23:08,321 There's fighting out here. I told you, we need some security out here. 424 00:23:08,355 --> 00:23:10,371 These four are ripping each other apart. 425 00:23:10,405 --> 00:23:11,921 [crowd chanting "NXT"] 426 00:23:16,571 --> 00:23:20,888 [Joseph] Well, it seems some of that chaos has finally calmed down 427 00:23:21,788 --> 00:23:22,871 here on NXT. 428 00:23:24,054 --> 00:23:28,254 I'm gonna take extra precautions on my way back to my car in the parking lot tonight. 429 00:23:29,288 --> 00:23:30,338 [grunts] 430 00:23:43,271 --> 00:23:45,405 [Joseph] It didn't take you long to realize 431 00:23:45,438 --> 00:23:47,905 how dangerous the parking lot is, did you, Graves? 432 00:23:47,938 --> 00:23:49,855 [Graves] No, sir. The rumors are true. 433 00:23:55,254 --> 00:23:56,971 [ring announcer] And his opponent, 434 00:23:57,004 --> 00:23:59,621 accompanied by Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe, 435 00:23:59,655 --> 00:24:02,655 from Dayton, Ohio, weighing in at 178 pounds, 436 00:24:02,688 --> 00:24:05,338 Wes Lee. 437 00:24:05,754 --> 00:24:07,955 [Joseph] Graves, here is someone that I know 438 00:24:07,988 --> 00:24:11,438 you have long admired, Wes Lee. 439 00:24:11,471 --> 00:24:13,921 [Graves] Wes Lee is the genuine article. 440 00:24:13,955 --> 00:24:18,371 As I like to say what Wes Lee has lacked in his career in the size department, 441 00:24:18,455 --> 00:24:23,271 he is more than compensated for in skill, precision and passion. 442 00:24:23,455 --> 00:24:27,688 Wes Lee has changed his attitude, and it's serving him extremely well. 443 00:24:27,921 --> 00:24:31,905 [Booker T] Preach, baby. Perhaps the greatest North American Champion, 444 00:24:32,271 --> 00:24:33,671 in NXT's history. 445 00:24:33,788 --> 00:24:36,738 He's about to show this kid, Dion Lennox, 446 00:24:36,905 --> 00:24:38,871 there are levels to this game, man. 447 00:24:38,905 --> 00:24:40,655 [Graves] But you gotta be careful. 448 00:24:40,688 --> 00:24:44,054 Dion Lennox found me backstage earlier today 449 00:24:44,105 --> 00:24:46,605 and said, "Tonight, I am finished being overlooked. 450 00:24:46,638 --> 00:24:49,021 Watch me beat somebody as decorated as Wes Lee." 451 00:24:49,054 --> 00:24:50,655 This is Dion's words, not mine. 452 00:24:50,688 --> 00:24:52,838 Look, I'm just saying what the man told me. 453 00:24:52,871 --> 00:24:56,054 I don't know if you guys noticed on the left cheek of Wes Lee-- 454 00:24:56,088 --> 00:24:57,471 [Booker T] Oh, baby. 455 00:24:57,504 --> 00:25:01,004 Oh, baby, you feel me? You feel me? 456 00:25:01,038 --> 00:25:02,554 [Joseph] …Williams earlier tonight. 457 00:25:02,588 --> 00:25:04,871 And right out of the gate, here comes Wes Lee. 458 00:25:04,905 --> 00:25:07,421 And Wes Lee because of that slap, is pissed off. 459 00:25:07,455 --> 00:25:10,054 [Booker T] I told you, there are levels to this game. 460 00:25:10,088 --> 00:25:12,921 He's not that same kid from a few years back. 461 00:25:12,955 --> 00:25:15,355 This guy right here, he's very dangerous, 462 00:25:15,405 --> 00:25:18,021 and he's prolific, inside that square circle, Victor. 463 00:25:18,071 --> 00:25:20,855 [Joseph] Look, it was a Trick again who slapped Wes Lee. 464 00:25:20,888 --> 00:25:23,171 Leaving that handprint across that man's face. 465 00:25:23,205 --> 00:25:26,054 He slapped him so hard, Wes thought his name was Desmond. 466 00:25:26,088 --> 00:25:29,254 But when you slap someone like that, it certainly wakes you up. 467 00:25:29,288 --> 00:25:31,438 -[commentators exclaim] -[Booker T] Oh, baby. 468 00:25:31,471 --> 00:25:34,455 [Joseph] And this is that man, Corey, that you talked about, 469 00:25:34,488 --> 00:25:38,221 that walked up to you and said, "I'm going to prove who I am here tonight." 470 00:25:38,254 --> 00:25:40,455 [Graves] Lennox is tired of being overlooked. 471 00:25:40,488 --> 00:25:42,405 He wants opportunity in NXT. 472 00:25:42,588 --> 00:25:46,105 Launching Wes Lee into the heavens is definitely a good start. 473 00:25:46,238 --> 00:25:49,388 I love all the physical tools. I've seen from Lennox thus far. 474 00:25:49,438 --> 00:25:52,438 [Joseph] Right on top of Wes Lee right now. Ground and pound. 475 00:25:52,471 --> 00:25:56,088 Officially, it is Dion Lennox who is starting to wake up in this matchup. 476 00:25:56,121 --> 00:25:59,438 Athletically gifted, former Oregon State University linebacker 477 00:25:59,538 --> 00:26:04,488 6 22 50 former LA Ram, that is Wes Lee, the former champion. 478 00:26:04,571 --> 00:26:07,471 -[Booker T] Did you see that? -[Graves] He's got caught. 479 00:26:07,504 --> 00:26:10,171 [Booker T] He got a lot of adrenaline going right now. 480 00:26:10,254 --> 00:26:14,321 But one mistake That's all it's gonna take for Wes Lee to capitalize on it. 481 00:26:14,405 --> 00:26:17,121 -Trust me on it. -[Graves] Absolutely right about that. 482 00:26:17,855 --> 00:26:20,355 [Joseph] Just depleting Wes Lee. 483 00:26:20,438 --> 00:26:23,554 And we see, by the way, Tyson, Tyriek, they're learning. 484 00:26:23,588 --> 00:26:27,071 They're on the outside right now trying to coach him up, so to speak. 485 00:26:27,121 --> 00:26:30,021 [Booker T] That's called on-the-job training, right there, 486 00:26:30,054 --> 00:26:33,638 watching their mentor go ahead and do his work. Oh, yes, baby. 487 00:26:33,688 --> 00:26:35,955 [Joseph] On the bigger scope of things, Corey, 488 00:26:35,988 --> 00:26:39,121 you know, this time of year, every match is so important. 489 00:26:39,188 --> 00:26:41,054 [crosstalk] 490 00:26:41,088 --> 00:26:43,638 [Joseph] Lee just got that right shoulder up. 491 00:26:43,721 --> 00:26:47,188 [Graves] Lennox was about half a second away from a massive upset. 492 00:26:47,221 --> 00:26:51,871 No disrespect intended. Epic spinebuster takes down Lee. 493 00:26:51,955 --> 00:26:54,671 And nearly sent Dion Lennox to the pay window. 494 00:26:54,754 --> 00:26:58,221 Lennox said 2025, his goal is to get on a premium live event. 495 00:26:58,304 --> 00:27:01,938 Vengeance Day, right around the corner, February the 15th in D.C. 496 00:27:01,971 --> 00:27:05,321 But what a kick from Wes Lee followed up with a second 497 00:27:05,405 --> 00:27:09,804 and a big enzuigiri just buckling the knees of Dion Lennox. 498 00:27:09,955 --> 00:27:11,188 And the Kardiak Kick. 499 00:27:11,221 --> 00:27:14,405 -[Booker T] Here we go. -[Joseph] Looking for that Kardiak Kick. 500 00:27:14,988 --> 00:27:16,838 [referee] One, two, three. 501 00:27:16,871 --> 00:27:19,455 -[Joseph] Lee puts Dion down tonight. -[bell dings] 502 00:27:20,188 --> 00:27:21,554 [Booker T] Beautiful work. 503 00:27:21,655 --> 00:27:25,888 [ring announcer] Here is your winner, Wes Lee. 504 00:27:25,921 --> 00:27:28,655 [Joseph] I go back, Corey, to the slap earlier tonight. 505 00:27:28,688 --> 00:27:31,304 You just saw that bruise, that imprint on his face, 506 00:27:31,371 --> 00:27:34,455 Wes Lee… Looks like Lee wants to get something off his mind. 507 00:27:34,488 --> 00:27:36,221 [Booker T] Slap won't give up, Vic 508 00:27:36,254 --> 00:27:38,288 [Lee] So much for championship material. 509 00:27:38,321 --> 00:27:39,455 I took care of Dion. 510 00:27:39,788 --> 00:27:41,971 Now Trick, you think you're that guy, right? 511 00:27:42,538 --> 00:27:45,554 Walking into the locker room, you're slapping me in my face. 512 00:27:46,054 --> 00:27:49,471 I'm gonna take care of you next week in Atlanta. 513 00:27:49,521 --> 00:27:51,438 And if you think you're gonna make it-- 514 00:27:51,471 --> 00:27:52,571 ["Locked In" playing] 515 00:27:52,605 --> 00:27:54,088 Better, we can do it now. 516 00:27:57,838 --> 00:28:00,371 [Joseph] This is a different look in the eyes of Trick. 517 00:28:00,405 --> 00:28:03,905 [Booker T] Oh, here we go. Here we go. 518 00:28:04,688 --> 00:28:07,655 [Corey] Another fine across the I's from Trick Williams. 519 00:28:07,688 --> 00:28:10,804 Wes Lee sent over the top to the outside! 520 00:28:10,838 --> 00:28:13,988 [crowd chanting] Whoop that trick! 521 00:28:14,021 --> 00:28:16,338 Wes, you want me in Atlanta next week? 522 00:28:16,371 --> 00:28:18,471 You got it, dawg! 523 00:28:18,504 --> 00:28:21,221 -[crowd cheering] -["Locked In" playing] 524 00:28:21,254 --> 00:28:25,105 [Vic] Well, Trick, ready, next week in Atlanta. 525 00:28:25,138 --> 00:28:29,138 -[crowd chanting] Whoop that trick! -Oba and Eddy, I'll see you tonight. 526 00:28:30,321 --> 00:28:32,938 [Vic] And Trick on a journey to reclaim his title, 527 00:28:32,971 --> 00:28:36,538 and Lexis King is on a journey on his own. 528 00:28:39,721 --> 00:28:41,254 [dramatic instrumental music] 529 00:28:41,288 --> 00:28:43,071 [Lexis] I told you I could do it. 530 00:28:43,105 --> 00:28:46,004 It's true. I didn't exactly get off to the best start here. 531 00:28:46,038 --> 00:28:48,155 [Vic] What the hell is Lexis King thinking? 532 00:28:48,188 --> 00:28:50,571 I wasn't putting my best foot forward. 533 00:28:51,754 --> 00:28:55,105 But I like to think that, as of late, I've really turned a new leaf. 534 00:28:55,171 --> 00:28:57,855 I'm trying to figure out how I can get people to stop looking at me 535 00:28:57,888 --> 00:29:01,004 as some kind of loose cannon. I've proven that I am not my father's son. 536 00:29:02,038 --> 00:29:06,004 Every day, I'm just trying to be the best version of Lexis King 537 00:29:06,038 --> 00:29:08,671 that I can be. And it's starting to pay off. 538 00:29:08,705 --> 00:29:10,738 People are starting to take notice. 539 00:29:10,771 --> 00:29:14,771 I'm trying to prove I'm not the same, and I don't need those shortcuts to win. 540 00:29:15,438 --> 00:29:16,771 [groans] Another loss. 541 00:29:16,804 --> 00:29:19,254 Lexis, good job out there, bud. 542 00:29:19,338 --> 00:29:21,405 Lexis, you chose honor over glory. 543 00:29:21,438 --> 00:29:23,571 We all respect that. Keep your head up. 544 00:29:23,605 --> 00:29:26,771 And now I have the opportunity to do something he never did, 545 00:29:26,804 --> 00:29:28,771 and that is win a major singles title. 546 00:29:28,804 --> 00:29:31,405 And that's why I need to win that Cup. 547 00:29:32,504 --> 00:29:35,205 [Vic] Mr. Regal just clocked Lexis King! 548 00:29:37,038 --> 00:29:39,271 -[bell ringing] -Under these rules, 549 00:29:39,304 --> 00:29:41,405 if you get disqualified, you lose! 550 00:29:41,438 --> 00:29:44,504 I told you I could become a champion. 551 00:29:44,538 --> 00:29:47,738 But since the Cup changed hands in a debatable way, 552 00:29:47,855 --> 00:29:51,171 I decided that it would be Lexis King versus Charlie Dempsey 553 00:29:51,205 --> 00:29:54,605 for the Heritage Cup, but it will be sudden-death, so just one fall. 554 00:29:54,638 --> 00:29:56,471 [Vic] King has done it! 555 00:29:56,504 --> 00:29:58,388 -[crowd cheering] -My first major accomplishment 556 00:29:58,421 --> 00:30:00,271 in this business. 557 00:30:00,304 --> 00:30:03,138 Lexis's name on that cup is an absolute disgrace. 558 00:30:03,171 --> 00:30:07,605 It's a dishonor to the entire heritage of professional wrestling. 559 00:30:07,638 --> 00:30:11,338 -I saw him hit-- -Hey, hey, hey! No, I didn't. 560 00:30:11,371 --> 00:30:12,838 It was an accident, man. 561 00:30:12,871 --> 00:30:15,871 And I'm not gonna be able to win 'em all over very quickly, 562 00:30:15,905 --> 00:30:18,071 but slow and steady wins the race. 563 00:30:21,105 --> 00:30:23,638 ♪ My way, my life ♪ 564 00:30:23,671 --> 00:30:27,088 ["King" playing] 565 00:30:27,121 --> 00:30:31,754 [Vic] Well, we are set for Lexis King to defend the Heritage Cup 566 00:30:31,788 --> 00:30:35,188 under traditional Heritage Cup rules. 567 00:30:41,971 --> 00:30:44,105 Can King hold on to the Cup? 568 00:30:44,138 --> 00:30:46,504 He's gonna defend it for the first time ever 569 00:30:46,538 --> 00:30:48,105 against Charlie Dempsey. 570 00:30:48,138 --> 00:30:51,455 It's live, it's next, on NXT! 571 00:30:57,671 --> 00:31:00,071 Breaking news from NXT General Manager Ava. 572 00:31:00,105 --> 00:31:03,138 After what happened earlier, Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance 573 00:31:03,171 --> 00:31:06,238 will take on Stacks and Luca Crusifino tonight. 574 00:31:06,271 --> 00:31:07,554 But joining me right now, 575 00:31:07,588 --> 00:31:10,105 "La Primera" Stephanie Vaquer. 576 00:31:10,138 --> 00:31:12,605 Stephanie, you won the number-one contendership, 577 00:31:12,638 --> 00:31:14,188 but Shotzi pinned the champion, 578 00:31:14,221 --> 00:31:16,038 -and then beat-- -Hey. 579 00:31:16,071 --> 00:31:19,771 I want the North American Title. 580 00:31:19,804 --> 00:31:25,054 Fatal Influence doing everything to stop that, I know. 581 00:31:25,088 --> 00:31:27,238 But I arrive. 582 00:31:27,271 --> 00:31:30,421 I am not going to stop 583 00:31:30,455 --> 00:31:34,021 because Fallon wants to play with my opportunity, 584 00:31:34,054 --> 00:31:38,921 or because Shotzi benefits from the situation. 585 00:31:38,971 --> 00:31:43,188 Me aseguraré que ninguna de ellas se meta en la lucha la próxima semana. 586 00:31:43,388 --> 00:31:45,254 Shotzi, 587 00:31:45,288 --> 00:31:50,004 if you become champion, you will meet hell. 588 00:31:50,038 --> 00:31:52,088 And, Fallon, 589 00:31:52,121 --> 00:31:57,038 you can run, but you can't hide del diablo. 590 00:31:59,171 --> 00:32:01,288 ["Crawl" playing] 591 00:32:01,321 --> 00:32:04,838 [Vic] Vaquer means business, no doubt about it. 592 00:32:06,721 --> 00:32:10,021 Tag team action made official. Ava's had her hands full tonight. 593 00:32:10,054 --> 00:32:14,738 We've got a Heritage Cup championship match on tap. 594 00:32:14,771 --> 00:32:17,871 Let's go up to our ring announcer, Mike Rome. 595 00:32:17,905 --> 00:32:20,271 -[crowd cheering] -[bell rings] 596 00:32:20,304 --> 00:32:23,155 The following contest is for 597 00:32:23,188 --> 00:32:30,171 the NXT Heritage Cup Championship, 598 00:32:30,205 --> 00:32:33,121 and will be contested under Heritage Cup rules. 599 00:32:33,155 --> 00:32:38,738 Introducing the challenger, representing No Quarter Catch Crew, 600 00:32:38,771 --> 00:32:41,721 from Blackpool, England, weighing 208 pounds, 601 00:32:41,754 --> 00:32:47,021 Charlie Dempsey! 602 00:32:47,121 --> 00:32:49,804 [crowd cheering and jeering] 603 00:32:49,838 --> 00:32:52,021 And his opponent, 604 00:32:52,054 --> 00:32:57,221 he's from Cincinnati, Ohio, weighing in at 225 pounds, 605 00:32:57,254 --> 00:33:01,754 he is the NXT Heritage Cup Champion, 606 00:33:01,788 --> 00:33:05,554 Lexis King! 607 00:33:05,588 --> 00:33:09,021 [Vic] We're set for the second of three championship matches tonight. 608 00:33:09,054 --> 00:33:11,155 To remind everyone, Fallon Henley, Shotzi, 609 00:33:11,188 --> 00:33:13,338 for the Women's North American Championship, 610 00:33:13,371 --> 00:33:15,754 next week, live in Atlanta. 611 00:33:18,754 --> 00:33:20,355 This is part four. 612 00:33:20,388 --> 00:33:22,438 We're back to the traditional rules. 613 00:33:22,471 --> 00:33:25,554 King holds the advantage, Corey, 2-1 in this series. 614 00:33:25,588 --> 00:33:29,238 But now that it's traditional rules, I ask you, who does this favor? 615 00:33:29,271 --> 00:33:30,921 [Corey] It's gotta favor Dempsey. 616 00:33:30,955 --> 00:33:33,221 I mean, this is right in Dempsey's wheelhouse. 617 00:33:33,304 --> 00:33:36,288 But, conversely, if Lexis King pulls out the W tonight, 618 00:33:36,321 --> 00:33:38,171 Dempsey's got no argument any longer. 619 00:33:38,205 --> 00:33:41,754 Dempsey's gotta go to the back of the line and King can move forward with his reign. 620 00:33:41,788 --> 00:33:44,238 [Vic] Dempsey is looking to tie a record, Booker, 621 00:33:44,271 --> 00:33:46,321 for most reigns as Heritage Cup Champion. 622 00:33:46,355 --> 00:33:49,471 -Three, not four. -[Booker T] What are you talking about? 623 00:33:49,504 --> 00:33:51,705 [Vic] I mean, if he wins, he ties the record, 624 00:33:51,738 --> 00:33:53,938 -that's what I mean. Three. -[Booker T] Okay, all right. 625 00:33:53,971 --> 00:33:56,188 If you wanna be that delusional, Vic. 626 00:33:56,271 --> 00:33:58,238 I thought you were smarter than that. 627 00:33:58,271 --> 00:34:00,688 [Vic] What do you mean, delusional? 628 00:34:00,721 --> 00:34:03,688 [Booker T] What I'm thinking about right now is the star of all television, 629 00:34:03,721 --> 00:34:07,238 that's Lexis King. We talk about his dad all the time, but this kid, 630 00:34:07,338 --> 00:34:10,605 he's not that apple that fell not too far from the tree. 631 00:34:10,638 --> 00:34:11,921 No, he's not. He's… 632 00:34:11,955 --> 00:34:14,121 Oh! Beautiful, beautiful dropkick. 633 00:34:14,154 --> 00:34:17,755 He's building his own legacy in this business, and I love it. 634 00:34:17,788 --> 00:34:21,005 Trust me. I knew his dad, and I didn't like his dad. 635 00:34:21,038 --> 00:34:22,138 This guy, I like. 636 00:34:22,171 --> 00:34:24,038 [Vic] Looking around, It's interesting to note, 637 00:34:24,071 --> 00:34:26,255 there's no cornerman for Lexis King. 638 00:34:26,288 --> 00:34:28,204 That may be the best move for King. 639 00:34:28,238 --> 00:34:30,321 Obviously, brass knuckles from Mr. Regal, 640 00:34:30,355 --> 00:34:33,054 as we saw moments ago. The center of the controversy… 641 00:34:33,088 --> 00:34:34,621 [Booker T] He didn't want it that way. 642 00:34:34,654 --> 00:34:37,404 [Vic] …that has brought us here. And I agree with you! 643 00:34:37,438 --> 00:34:41,188 Obviously, he doesn't wanna be his father. He's trying to change perceptions. 644 00:34:41,221 --> 00:34:44,238 [Corey] That doesn't make sense to me. Stop worrying about the perception 645 00:34:44,271 --> 00:34:47,454 of the WWE Universe. Stick with what brought you to the dance, 646 00:34:47,488 --> 00:34:49,938 Brian Pillman, one of the greats of all time. 647 00:34:49,971 --> 00:34:52,188 I would embrace that. It could always be worse. 648 00:34:52,221 --> 00:34:55,488 You could be Charlie Dempsey, whose dad doesn't want anything to do with him. 649 00:34:55,521 --> 00:34:58,971 [Booker T] I ask you, Corey, how many titles? How many world titles? 650 00:34:59,005 --> 00:35:01,605 How many world titles did Brian win? How many? How many? 651 00:35:01,638 --> 00:35:04,688 You don't wanna fall into that legacy, that's what I'm saying. 652 00:35:04,721 --> 00:35:06,371 I have some questions for you. 653 00:35:06,404 --> 00:35:08,771 [Vic] Back slide here by Dempsey. Shoulders down, look at this. 654 00:35:08,805 --> 00:35:10,788 -Counter. Shoulders down! -Look at the counter! 655 00:35:10,821 --> 00:35:13,238 Another kickout as we have under a minute twenty. 656 00:35:13,271 --> 00:35:15,638 [Booker T] Are you going to answer the question? 657 00:35:15,671 --> 00:35:17,455 [Vic] We moved on. We are back into this matchup. 658 00:35:17,488 --> 00:35:19,721 Nice takedown there by Lexis King. 659 00:35:19,755 --> 00:35:21,105 King coming right back in, 660 00:35:21,138 --> 00:35:24,205 trying to pick up the pace as Dempsey got caught for a moment. 661 00:35:24,238 --> 00:35:26,071 -[Booker T laughs] -And now you see. 662 00:35:26,105 --> 00:35:28,988 Let's go back to that inadvertent contact 663 00:35:29,021 --> 00:35:31,488 Dempsey and King had in the last match 664 00:35:31,521 --> 00:35:33,471 which led to the championship victory. 665 00:35:33,505 --> 00:35:37,654 Some called Lexis King out as did Wren Sinclair on the outside. 666 00:35:37,688 --> 00:35:39,138 Again, trying to change the perception. 667 00:35:39,171 --> 00:35:40,921 [Booker T] Come on. A win is a win. 668 00:35:40,955 --> 00:35:42,355 What do you want to do? 669 00:35:42,388 --> 00:35:44,638 Wait till the man recover and let him up to beat you? 670 00:35:44,671 --> 00:35:47,055 -No, you don't wanna do that. -[Vic] I'm not arguing the point. 671 00:35:47,088 --> 00:35:49,721 I'm saying others said. We have less than 40 seconds. 672 00:35:49,755 --> 00:35:51,654 Another's down. This time by King. 673 00:35:51,688 --> 00:35:53,255 He countered-- And submission! 674 00:35:53,288 --> 00:35:55,505 -Submission locked in. -[Booker T] Got to get to the ropes. 675 00:35:55,538 --> 00:35:58,188 [Vic] Can Lexis King hold on for the next 30 seconds, 676 00:35:58,221 --> 00:36:00,921 where the first decision going round one to Charlie Dempsey? 677 00:36:00,955 --> 00:36:02,755 [Corey] The submission isn't singed in fully. 678 00:36:02,788 --> 00:36:05,505 King had enough daylight in there to force the escape. 679 00:36:05,538 --> 00:36:08,605 [Vic] Around goes Dempsey. Back down. A lot of weight on the shoulders. 680 00:36:08,638 --> 00:36:11,871 Another kick out as we're under 20 seconds here in round number one. 681 00:36:11,904 --> 00:36:14,371 Again, this is a traditional Heritage Cup matchup. 682 00:36:14,404 --> 00:36:16,154 -Six three minute rounds… -[Booker T] Beautiful. 683 00:36:16,188 --> 00:36:18,555 …backside for the second time. That's still not the charm. 684 00:36:18,588 --> 00:36:20,455 -King able to get out. -[Corey] Each and every time 685 00:36:20,488 --> 00:36:22,771 I've had the pleasure of watching Charlie Dempsey compete, 686 00:36:22,805 --> 00:36:24,121 he gets better and better. 687 00:36:24,154 --> 00:36:26,654 I don't know that you'll find a more technically sound superstar, 688 00:36:26,688 --> 00:36:29,255 -on any WWE… -[Vic] Crossface Chicken Wing, 689 00:36:29,288 --> 00:36:30,755 -and saved by the bell… -[bell dings] 690 00:36:30,788 --> 00:36:33,238 -[Booker T] Man! -…was Lexis King. 691 00:36:33,271 --> 00:36:37,355 [Booker T] Dempsey seemed like he was just one step ahead in this first round. 692 00:36:39,671 --> 00:36:42,938 [Vic] Who is walking out tonight with the Heritage Cup? 693 00:36:42,971 --> 00:36:46,755 Again, there's nobody in the corner of Lexis King. 694 00:36:46,788 --> 00:36:48,705 -[Booker T laughs] -[Vic] Were those brass knuckles? 695 00:36:48,738 --> 00:36:49,571 [Corey] Yep. 696 00:36:55,138 --> 00:36:57,871 Looking around, there is nobody here. 697 00:36:59,005 --> 00:37:00,771 [Vic] Oh! He's gonna lose it. 698 00:37:00,805 --> 00:37:02,638 King has lost his cool. 699 00:37:03,371 --> 00:37:05,971 You gotta remember all the work you've done, Lexis. 700 00:37:06,005 --> 00:37:07,404 Don't beat that man. 701 00:37:09,154 --> 00:37:11,721 [Corey] Can't believe a guy who's so worried about people's perception 702 00:37:11,755 --> 00:37:14,471 would go out in public with my facial hair carved up like that. 703 00:37:14,505 --> 00:37:16,154 [Vic] Here comes Dempsey. 704 00:37:16,188 --> 00:37:17,688 Nobody home in the corner. 705 00:37:17,721 --> 00:37:20,038 I don't even know where to transition on that one. 706 00:37:20,071 --> 00:37:21,771 [Corey] And look at King, trying to light up-- 707 00:37:21,805 --> 00:37:24,238 -Dragon Screw! -[Booker T] Nasty, Vic. 708 00:37:24,271 --> 00:37:25,588 [Corey] And that was gnarly. 709 00:37:26,188 --> 00:37:28,105 And Dempsey right now, you have to imagine 710 00:37:28,138 --> 00:37:29,838 is starting to smell some blood in the water, 711 00:37:29,871 --> 00:37:31,438 and he goes right back into his submission. 712 00:37:31,471 --> 00:37:33,205 He's got it locked in. But look at that elbow. 713 00:37:33,238 --> 00:37:35,271 It's right into that arm that he's been focusing on. 714 00:37:35,305 --> 00:37:37,138 [Vic] Charlie Dempsey is like a constrictor. 715 00:37:37,171 --> 00:37:40,071 Each and every time Lexis King takes a breath, 716 00:37:40,105 --> 00:37:43,788 Dempsey locks it in a little bit tighter, cinches it a little bit deeper. 717 00:37:44,888 --> 00:37:48,288 [Booker T] Suplex right there pulled it off by Lexis King. 718 00:37:48,321 --> 00:37:50,838 Let me tell you. We're talking about Charlie Dempsey. 719 00:37:50,871 --> 00:37:53,205 He did pick up the pace in the third round. 720 00:37:53,238 --> 00:37:54,538 [crowd clapping] 721 00:37:54,571 --> 00:37:56,071 [Vic] It's round number four. 722 00:37:56,105 --> 00:37:57,571 We're knotted at one. 723 00:37:57,605 --> 00:37:58,721 I know where you were going. 724 00:37:58,755 --> 00:38:00,238 We're all right. We're getting into it. 725 00:38:00,271 --> 00:38:02,271 This has been fast and furious action, 726 00:38:02,305 --> 00:38:04,555 everything NXT you come to expect. 727 00:38:06,338 --> 00:38:09,738 [Corey] Now King looking to push the pace, has Dempsey a little out of sorts. 728 00:38:11,921 --> 00:38:14,488 [Vic] Approaching the final two minutes here in round number four. 729 00:38:14,521 --> 00:38:18,305 And again if it's a tie, Lexis King would retain the Heritage Cup. 730 00:38:18,338 --> 00:38:21,071 Northern Lights Suplex with a bridge! 731 00:38:21,105 --> 00:38:22,938 Dempsey, having to power out. 732 00:38:23,721 --> 00:38:25,438 [Corey] Charlie Dempsey, forcing himself. 733 00:38:25,471 --> 00:38:26,838 [Vic] What's King doing right now? 734 00:38:26,871 --> 00:38:29,538 Looks like he's switching up strategies. King leaving his feet… 735 00:38:29,571 --> 00:38:31,455 -[Booker T] He's going down! -…high across body. 736 00:38:31,488 --> 00:38:34,971 Cover! Count! Another near fall. 737 00:38:36,288 --> 00:38:38,188 [Booker T] Talk about the growth of Lexis King 738 00:38:38,221 --> 00:38:40,438 over these past three to four months, Vic. 739 00:38:41,921 --> 00:38:43,654 [Corey] It's been a huge growth. 740 00:38:43,688 --> 00:38:46,705 [Vic] Caught. Another German Suplex, high angle style. 741 00:38:46,738 --> 00:38:49,388 He trapped the knee behind his own leg. 742 00:38:50,171 --> 00:38:51,904 And King right now in… 743 00:38:52,538 --> 00:38:54,338 crawling to his corner. 744 00:38:54,371 --> 00:38:56,621 And we know what's in there. It's the brass knuckles. 745 00:38:59,038 --> 00:39:02,588 Dempsey trying to come back over again looking for that Crossface Chicken wing. 746 00:39:03,621 --> 00:39:05,855 The arm has been damaged. 747 00:39:05,888 --> 00:39:07,904 [Corey] But Dempsey had his fingertips locked up. But-- 748 00:39:07,938 --> 00:39:09,605 -Ah, whoa. Come on. -What? 749 00:39:09,638 --> 00:39:11,438 [Booker T] That was an assist right there. 750 00:39:12,055 --> 00:39:13,505 [Vic] Here comes King! 751 00:39:14,221 --> 00:39:15,288 Whoa! 752 00:39:17,288 --> 00:39:21,071 Lexis King taking out all of the No Quarter Catch Crew 60. 753 00:39:21,105 --> 00:39:24,955 -Sixty seconds left in round number four. -[Booker T] Yeah! 754 00:39:25,021 --> 00:39:27,071 [crowd cheering] 755 00:39:27,105 --> 00:39:30,588 [Booker T] I mean, the people are getting behind the Lexis King, Vic! 756 00:39:30,621 --> 00:39:31,588 [Vic] Hey! 757 00:39:32,154 --> 00:39:34,188 Myles Borne just paid for his trouble. 758 00:39:35,188 --> 00:39:36,755 King back in. Inside cradle! 759 00:39:36,788 --> 00:39:38,705 -Shoulders down! Shoulders down! -[Booker T] Oh, no! 760 00:39:38,738 --> 00:39:41,805 [Vic] King able to kick out. Dempsey almost able to steal one. 761 00:39:41,838 --> 00:39:44,105 Dempsey going around shoulders down one more time. 762 00:39:44,138 --> 00:39:45,705 Another kick out by King. 763 00:39:45,738 --> 00:39:48,271 Under 30 seconds left here in round number four. 764 00:39:48,305 --> 00:39:49,588 Time becoming the enemy. 765 00:39:49,621 --> 00:39:50,921 Oh! 766 00:39:50,955 --> 00:39:52,305 Well done, King! 767 00:39:53,188 --> 00:39:55,105 The official is tied up in the corner. 768 00:39:55,138 --> 00:39:57,671 [Booker T] That's legal! That's legal! 769 00:39:57,705 --> 00:39:59,255 Rock-a-bye baby! 770 00:39:59,288 --> 00:40:01,821 [Vic] The referee didn't see the low blow. 771 00:40:01,855 --> 00:40:03,855 -The coronation. -[bell dings] 772 00:40:03,888 --> 00:40:06,271 And King retains. 773 00:40:07,555 --> 00:40:09,154 [announcer] Here is your winner. 774 00:40:09,188 --> 00:40:14,755 And still the NXT Heritage Cup champion, 775 00:40:14,788 --> 00:40:17,688 Lexis King! 776 00:40:17,721 --> 00:40:20,088 [Vic] There was no doubt about what we just saw. 777 00:40:20,121 --> 00:40:23,438 A blatant blow to the regal area of Dempsey. 778 00:40:24,088 --> 00:40:27,138 [Corey] Certainly a controversial ending to this matchup. 779 00:40:27,171 --> 00:40:28,121 [Booker T] Guys… 780 00:40:30,521 --> 00:40:33,088 [Vic] Take your victory lap, Lexis King. 781 00:40:33,121 --> 00:40:34,871 Here we see the first fall. 782 00:40:34,904 --> 00:40:38,421 King had the wherewithal to reverse the Sunset Flip. 783 00:40:38,455 --> 00:40:41,271 The familiarity between these two competitors 784 00:40:41,305 --> 00:40:43,121 benefited King in that instance. 785 00:40:43,154 --> 00:40:45,705 But Dempsey was not to be denied. 786 00:40:45,738 --> 00:40:49,555 A picture perfect Butterfly Suplex with a bridge. 787 00:40:50,371 --> 00:40:52,371 Almost, there's no doubt about it. 788 00:40:52,404 --> 00:40:55,355 No, no, almost swung things into the favor of Charlie Dempsey. 789 00:40:55,388 --> 00:40:57,755 But King took advantage of the situation. 790 00:40:57,788 --> 00:41:00,071 And to that, I say, kudos. 791 00:41:00,105 --> 00:41:01,688 Well done, young man. 792 00:41:01,721 --> 00:41:07,971 Coronation. And still, the referee did not see what had happened. 793 00:41:08,005 --> 00:41:09,971 And for the Heritage Cup champion, 794 00:41:10,488 --> 00:41:14,855 Lexis King is gonna have some explaining to do. 795 00:41:15,488 --> 00:41:16,888 [crowd booing] 796 00:41:18,771 --> 00:41:21,755 [indistinct] Y'all putting that work to become number one contenders. 797 00:41:21,788 --> 00:41:24,788 Because, of course, y'all want a shot at our titles. 798 00:41:24,821 --> 00:41:27,355 Mm-hmm. Boujee Bully. 799 00:41:27,388 --> 00:41:29,505 I see you bringing the size and power, girl. 800 00:41:29,538 --> 00:41:32,721 And Miss Jackson, if you're nasty… 801 00:41:33,654 --> 00:41:37,705 I see you bringing the athleticism, but I think y'all might have forgot 802 00:41:37,738 --> 00:41:39,904 who the glow in the EST are. 803 00:41:39,938 --> 00:41:42,705 Because nobody does those things better than us. 804 00:41:42,738 --> 00:41:46,688 So y'all better bring all that, plus more, next week in Atlanta, 805 00:41:46,721 --> 00:41:48,988 if y'all want to try to take these titles off of us. 806 00:41:51,588 --> 00:41:53,971 [Vic] Atlanta next week, getting hotter by the moment. 807 00:41:54,005 --> 00:41:55,588 [Corey] Hey, Vic, I wasn't supposed to say, 808 00:41:55,621 --> 00:41:57,755 but I have a couple of other buddies paying attention. 809 00:42:01,355 --> 00:42:02,455 [bell dings] 810 00:42:02,488 --> 00:42:06,555 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 811 00:42:06,588 --> 00:42:10,355 Introducing first, accompanied by Ashante "Thee" Adonis, 812 00:42:10,388 --> 00:42:12,605 from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 813 00:42:12,638 --> 00:42:16,605 Karmen Petrovic! 814 00:42:16,638 --> 00:42:17,888 [Vic] …talk about that. 815 00:42:17,921 --> 00:42:22,154 On the other side is Petrovic getting ready to to face Jaida Parker. 816 00:42:22,188 --> 00:42:25,321 They had to be separated from each other earlier tonight. 817 00:42:25,355 --> 00:42:27,088 There's no one to separate them. 818 00:42:30,705 --> 00:42:34,988 Petrovic, Parker, one-on-one live next on NXT. 819 00:42:39,638 --> 00:42:40,988 We've only talked about it. 820 00:42:41,021 --> 00:42:42,838 Mr. Chase… 821 00:42:42,904 --> 00:42:46,305 That's why we're not mad about you walking out on us a few weeks ago. 822 00:42:46,338 --> 00:42:49,371 Hank, Tank, just break up now. 823 00:42:51,288 --> 00:42:53,171 All tag teams just end in heartbreak. 824 00:42:55,771 --> 00:42:57,588 You should just be looking out for yourself. 825 00:42:57,621 --> 00:42:59,888 -Not this tag team. -We're not gonna break-up. 826 00:43:00,438 --> 00:43:02,755 [sighs] You know what? Forget I even said that. 827 00:43:02,788 --> 00:43:05,388 -Come on. -We're still not mad. We can hang out. 828 00:43:07,121 --> 00:43:09,271 Nothing good ever comes out of social media. 829 00:43:10,521 --> 00:43:12,188 Now don't you ever get on your [bleep] 830 00:43:12,221 --> 00:43:13,838 Hey, Mr. Chase. 831 00:43:14,738 --> 00:43:17,821 You, my friend, are a total badass. 832 00:43:17,855 --> 00:43:19,904 Which is why I'd like to take this time… 833 00:43:19,938 --> 00:43:21,388 I was a badass. 834 00:43:22,121 --> 00:43:24,255 [bleep] out. If I gave a [bleep] 835 00:43:24,904 --> 00:43:27,388 -I'll beat the ever-living… -That Chase is dead. 836 00:43:28,321 --> 00:43:30,088 So I would just like to apologize. 837 00:43:31,521 --> 00:43:34,888 -To becoming the NXT champion. -But it doesn't have to be. 838 00:43:35,438 --> 00:43:37,438 [hip-hop music playing] 839 00:43:41,988 --> 00:43:45,904 [ring announcer] And her opponent from Port St. Lucie, Florida, 840 00:43:46,588 --> 00:43:51,071 Jaida Parker! 841 00:43:51,105 --> 00:43:52,821 ♪ Always more, never lesser ♪ 842 00:43:52,855 --> 00:43:54,188 ♪ Get you together ♪ 843 00:43:54,221 --> 00:43:57,154 ♪ Jet set, flying so high Above the weather ♪ 844 00:43:57,188 --> 00:44:00,321 ♪ Big deal so heavy But light as a feather ♪ 845 00:44:00,355 --> 00:44:03,421 ♪ You know who I be I'm who you came to see ♪ 846 00:44:03,455 --> 00:44:06,471 ♪ Drop the top on 'em I don't need the key ♪ 847 00:44:07,904 --> 00:44:09,238 [Vic] I think we can all agree-- 848 00:44:09,271 --> 00:44:12,221 Booker, there's a lot of tension in the women's locker room. 849 00:44:12,254 --> 00:44:16,521 [Booker T] It's always been that way, Vic. Ever since I've been in the business. 850 00:44:16,555 --> 00:44:19,071 The locker room has been that way. But you know what it is? 851 00:44:19,105 --> 00:44:19,955 [bell rings] 852 00:44:19,988 --> 00:44:22,771 I think it's competition. I like it. That's healthy. 853 00:44:22,805 --> 00:44:25,488 [Corey] I'm enjoying a different type of tension between 854 00:44:25,521 --> 00:44:27,938 Karmen Petrovic and Ashante "Thee" Adonis. 855 00:44:27,971 --> 00:44:29,888 You guys know how much I love love. 856 00:44:29,921 --> 00:44:31,238 [Vic] You do love love. 857 00:44:31,271 --> 00:44:33,671 Karmen and Ashanti, you call them "fire and ice." 858 00:44:33,705 --> 00:44:36,071 They work so well and they don't even know why. 859 00:44:36,105 --> 00:44:38,904 And Petrovic looking to light up Jaida Parker. 860 00:44:38,938 --> 00:44:40,321 [Booker T] Oh, bad. 861 00:44:40,355 --> 00:44:44,538 [Vic] Shotzi, of course, was part of this past Sunday's countdown to Genesis. 862 00:44:44,571 --> 00:44:48,105 Maybe it's real between these two. Petrovic looking for a takedown. 863 00:44:48,138 --> 00:44:51,971 Trying to create some separation. Finally, able to take Parker off her feet. 864 00:44:52,004 --> 00:44:55,021 Corey, back to your point, as Petrovic is mocking Parker. 865 00:44:55,055 --> 00:44:57,805 These two were up and down at being Petrovic and Ashanti 866 00:44:57,838 --> 00:45:00,504 because it was coughing season, which is almost over at this point. 867 00:45:00,538 --> 00:45:01,838 So maybe it is true love. 868 00:45:01,871 --> 00:45:04,288 [Corey] Of course it is, who are you to doubt 869 00:45:04,321 --> 00:45:06,338 when somebody tells you it's true love? 870 00:45:06,371 --> 00:45:08,571 -[Vic] I got to be honest… -[Corey] Shoulders down. 871 00:45:08,605 --> 00:45:10,188 …he has made me… 872 00:45:10,221 --> 00:45:13,105 [Booker T] Look, guys, you missed the optimal word. 873 00:45:13,138 --> 00:45:14,904 [Vic] See? Here it is. 874 00:45:14,938 --> 00:45:19,121 [Booker T] You heard that, right. She was talking about that debonair dude. 875 00:45:19,171 --> 00:45:21,871 She's been talking about Ashante "Thee" Adonis, man. 876 00:45:21,904 --> 00:45:25,338 You're talking about pheromones. They're all over the place, man. 877 00:45:25,921 --> 00:45:26,904 [grunts] 878 00:45:26,938 --> 00:45:28,838 [Vic] Beautiful back kick by Petrovic. 879 00:45:28,871 --> 00:45:32,238 Rocked the jaw. Parker, face-first, down she goes, cover. 880 00:45:32,271 --> 00:45:34,404 Is this gonna be enough to put Jaida away? 881 00:45:34,438 --> 00:45:38,688 Parker able to kick out and it seems like Parker has been stuck in the mud. 882 00:45:38,721 --> 00:45:40,971 [Booker T] Gravy! You know about pheromones? 883 00:45:41,004 --> 00:45:44,138 [Corey] I know a thing or two, I went to chemistry and biology. 884 00:45:44,171 --> 00:45:46,988 [Vic] Oh! Another fantastic kick by Petrovic. 885 00:45:47,021 --> 00:45:49,821 [Corey] Are you two gonna focus? Corey got back on track. 886 00:45:49,855 --> 00:45:51,388 Booker is having a great time. 887 00:45:51,421 --> 00:45:54,605 Nice reversal. Petrovic trying to catch Parker again 888 00:45:54,638 --> 00:45:57,504 and Parker said, "Uh-uh," staying one step ahead. 889 00:45:58,538 --> 00:46:01,171 And Petrovic trying her best to fight free. 890 00:46:01,205 --> 00:46:03,671 [Booker T] Oh, yes, man! 891 00:46:03,705 --> 00:46:06,038 [Corey] Electric chair, fantastic. 892 00:46:07,055 --> 00:46:10,105 [Vic] Jaida back in, back to her feet, trying to shake it off. 893 00:46:10,138 --> 00:46:12,538 Seventeen televised victories in 2024, 894 00:46:12,571 --> 00:46:15,171 second-most among all the women in NXT, 895 00:46:15,205 --> 00:46:17,638 trailing only Roxanne Perez. 896 00:46:17,671 --> 00:46:18,638 Two! 897 00:46:18,671 --> 00:46:21,488 [Booker T] We talk about the future of Jaida Parker. 898 00:46:21,521 --> 00:46:23,205 And how bright it truly is. 899 00:46:23,238 --> 00:46:25,571 Vic, the sky's the limit for Jaida. 900 00:46:25,605 --> 00:46:28,488 [Vic] And Jaida… We've seen this in the past. 901 00:46:28,521 --> 00:46:29,455 [Booker T] Oh! 902 00:46:29,488 --> 00:46:31,205 [Vic] If you haven't seen it, get ready. 903 00:46:31,238 --> 00:46:34,588 [Corey] You think I've been living under a rock every Tuesday night? 904 00:46:34,638 --> 00:46:36,004 [Booker T] Here we go. 905 00:46:38,038 --> 00:46:40,105 -Here we go. -That's how it's done. 906 00:46:40,138 --> 00:46:43,404 [Corey] You've been busy. You've got a wife. You got a new baby. 907 00:46:43,438 --> 00:46:46,238 [Vic] You ain't gonna find a bigger Jaida Parker fan than Carmella, 908 00:46:46,271 --> 00:46:48,521 I'll tell you that right now. Look at this. 909 00:46:48,555 --> 00:46:50,938 What is Parker looking to do here? All tied up. 910 00:46:50,971 --> 00:46:54,371 [Corey] Trying to inflict pain, inflict damage and prove a point. 911 00:46:54,404 --> 00:46:55,421 [Booker T] Oh, yes. 912 00:46:55,455 --> 00:46:58,238 [Corey] Loves to hurt others, called out Shotzi earlier. 913 00:46:58,271 --> 00:47:00,638 Bam! That little teardrop. 914 00:47:00,671 --> 00:47:02,121 [Booker T] Yes, indeed, baby. 915 00:47:02,154 --> 00:47:06,805 But that little shiver to the base of the spine, Vic, it was gnarly. 916 00:47:06,838 --> 00:47:09,121 [Vic] Both women loved to compete under the bright, 917 00:47:09,154 --> 00:47:10,955 premium live event lights last year. 918 00:47:10,988 --> 00:47:14,188 Next premium live event is Vengeance Day, February 15th in DC. 919 00:47:14,221 --> 00:47:16,071 Both would love to be in the capital. 920 00:47:16,105 --> 00:47:18,471 Tickets on sale now. Ticketmaster.com. 921 00:47:18,504 --> 00:47:21,538 Great reversal by Parker. Weaving through. 922 00:47:22,504 --> 00:47:25,071 High-impact, center of the ring. 923 00:47:25,105 --> 00:47:28,871 Cover, count, and Petrovic able to kick out. 924 00:47:28,904 --> 00:47:32,488 Corey, what does it say to the universe when someone like Bayley 925 00:47:32,521 --> 00:47:35,738 brings up your name like she said Jaida Parker earlier? 926 00:47:35,771 --> 00:47:37,904 [Corey] It means Bayley's paying attention. 927 00:47:37,938 --> 00:47:42,638 As we look again at this fantastic modified neck breaker from Parker, 928 00:47:42,671 --> 00:47:45,971 Bayley cares about this business, Bayley cares about this division 929 00:47:46,004 --> 00:47:47,904 and knows that the NXT women's division 930 00:47:47,938 --> 00:47:50,305 is arguably as strong now as it has ever been. 931 00:47:50,338 --> 00:47:54,004 With that said, that means Bayley knows Jaida Parker is a threat. 932 00:47:54,038 --> 00:47:56,438 Bayley knows Kelani Jordan is a threat. 933 00:47:56,471 --> 00:47:58,355 Inside cradle here by Petrovic. 934 00:47:59,271 --> 00:48:02,504 [Booker T] Should we put that much stock in what Bayley says 935 00:48:02,538 --> 00:48:06,221 because just a few months ago she was praising Roxanne Perez? 936 00:48:06,254 --> 00:48:07,871 Now she wanna take it all back? 937 00:48:07,904 --> 00:48:10,021 [Corey] What a disgusting hypocrite, Brook. 938 00:48:10,621 --> 00:48:13,738 [Vic] You have to get on the same page when it comes to Bayley, 939 00:48:13,771 --> 00:48:15,971 because Roxanne Perez is not the same woman. 940 00:48:16,004 --> 00:48:17,721 [Booker T] What you talking about? 941 00:48:17,754 --> 00:48:20,355 What you talking about? She opened your eyes, Vic. 942 00:48:20,388 --> 00:48:23,471 She realized what she had to do to become champion. 943 00:48:24,038 --> 00:48:26,488 [Vic] Shoulders down. Is it enough? Kick-out. 944 00:48:26,521 --> 00:48:29,105 You are a Roxanne Perez apologist. That's what you are. 945 00:48:29,138 --> 00:48:31,021 [Booker T] Don't do that, Vic. I am not biased. 946 00:48:31,055 --> 00:48:34,838 [Vic] You are not unbiased. That's BS. Right back in comes Petrovic. 947 00:48:34,871 --> 00:48:39,021 Lighten up right now-- Jaida Parker in the big clothesline. 948 00:48:39,055 --> 00:48:42,371 [Booker T] Beautiful tornado clothesline right there. 949 00:48:43,071 --> 00:48:44,355 [Vic] Setting her sights. 950 00:48:45,638 --> 00:48:49,521 It's Petrovic charging right back in. She calls that the Shingblade. 951 00:48:49,555 --> 00:48:52,404 Isn't enough to put down Parker in the center of the ring. 952 00:48:52,438 --> 00:48:53,605 And another near fall. 953 00:48:54,355 --> 00:48:56,171 What a match-up between these two. 954 00:48:56,205 --> 00:48:59,705 Great, great decision made by the general manager Ava. 955 00:48:59,738 --> 00:49:02,504 [Corey] Could it be the Shingblade because of the sound a blade makes 956 00:49:02,538 --> 00:49:04,938 -when you pull it out of the sheath? -[Booker T] That's it. 957 00:49:05,071 --> 00:49:07,571 [Vic] She's part of the shing-shing squad. That's her thing, 958 00:49:07,605 --> 00:49:09,404 as she's trying to get back on her feet. 959 00:49:09,438 --> 00:49:14,088 Just getting pulled up by Miss Parker. And Jaida planting Petrovic. 960 00:49:14,121 --> 00:49:16,788 -[Booker T] Jaida Parker don't play, Vic. -[Vic] Uh-oh. Get ready. 961 00:49:16,821 --> 00:49:18,938 -Here comes the Hipnotic… -[Corey] Oh, baby! 962 00:49:18,971 --> 00:49:20,971 -…check. -[Booker T] What? What the… 963 00:49:21,004 --> 00:49:22,288 [Vic] And Jordan! 964 00:49:23,671 --> 00:49:25,371 Jordan-- the matchup continuing! 965 00:49:25,404 --> 00:49:26,605 Petrovic from behind… 966 00:49:26,638 --> 00:49:28,771 -Petrovic pulls a fast one! -[bell rings] 967 00:49:28,805 --> 00:49:31,471 ["All Eyes On Me" plays] 968 00:49:31,504 --> 00:49:36,721 [Mike] Here is your winner, Karmen Petrovic. 969 00:49:36,754 --> 00:49:40,221 [Vic] The NXT Universe absolutely stunned 970 00:49:40,254 --> 00:49:43,421 and while there might be love in the air, there's no love here. 971 00:49:43,455 --> 00:49:47,055 Jordan showing she isn't going to be pushed around anymore. 972 00:49:47,088 --> 00:49:49,471 [indistinct argument] 973 00:49:52,371 --> 00:49:53,821 -Oh, Lash! -[Lash] Ms. Jackson! 974 00:49:53,855 --> 00:49:55,771 Did you see what Naomi and Bianca said earlier? 975 00:49:55,805 --> 00:49:57,388 Yes, I heard it. I seen it all. 976 00:49:57,421 --> 00:50:00,254 -[laughs] Hold up. Wait, wait, wait. -Wait a minute. 977 00:50:00,288 --> 00:50:04,154 Sol, Zaria, we know what you want. the first opportunity when we become the-- 978 00:50:04,188 --> 00:50:07,188 Do you guys understand how big your match is next week? 979 00:50:08,721 --> 00:50:10,438 -[both] Duh! -Why wouldn't we? 980 00:50:10,471 --> 00:50:11,688 I don't think you do. 981 00:50:11,721 --> 00:50:14,588 Not only do you have the chance to become Tag Champions, 982 00:50:14,621 --> 00:50:16,805 but, more importantly, you guys have the opportunity 983 00:50:16,838 --> 00:50:18,721 to bring the titles back to NXT, 984 00:50:18,754 --> 00:50:21,171 the best women's division in the world. 985 00:50:22,088 --> 00:50:24,488 -Dang, Sol, you got a point. -Right. 986 00:50:24,521 --> 00:50:28,021 You're right. This is the biggest match of our career 987 00:50:28,055 --> 00:50:31,221 and I get to go to my hometown, my city, ATL, 988 00:50:31,254 --> 00:50:33,938 and compete in front of my friends, my family, 989 00:50:33,971 --> 00:50:39,071 and we get to step in the ring with two former World Champs. 990 00:50:39,105 --> 00:50:43,071 And even if they aren't two of the most accomplished women in WWE history, 991 00:50:43,105 --> 00:50:47,121 the Boujee Bully and Ms. Jackson we're gonna bring that action, 992 00:50:47,154 --> 00:50:49,955 -'cause when we do… -[Lash] Mmm! 993 00:50:49,988 --> 00:50:51,971 …you all could get a chance at those titles. 994 00:50:52,004 --> 00:50:55,088 Gigi, did you hear that? 995 00:50:55,121 --> 00:50:58,338 -Oh, I did, and I like the sound of it. -Me, too. 996 00:50:58,371 --> 00:51:01,221 So, you two better bring those titles back to NXT. 997 00:51:01,254 --> 00:51:02,921 Okay. You're right! 998 00:51:02,955 --> 00:51:04,888 -Let's bring it in, ladies! -That's right, girls! 999 00:51:04,921 --> 00:51:06,855 We gonna bring those titles to NXT! 1000 00:51:07,654 --> 00:51:10,504 [Vic] Well, those two teams will take center stage 1001 00:51:10,538 --> 00:51:13,305 inside Center Stage in Atlanta. 1002 00:51:13,338 --> 00:51:16,404 WWE Women's Tag Team Championships on the line 1003 00:51:16,438 --> 00:51:20,004 next week, live, here on NXT. 1004 00:51:20,038 --> 00:51:21,805 Now, we talk about championships, 1005 00:51:21,838 --> 00:51:24,855 we have our third championship match-up still to come. 1006 00:51:24,888 --> 00:51:27,004 There is the challenger, Eddy Thorpe, 1007 00:51:27,038 --> 00:51:30,904 getting ready for the biggest one-on-one opportunity of his career, 1008 00:51:30,938 --> 00:51:34,654 as the champion getting ready for the first defense of the NXT Title. 1009 00:51:34,688 --> 00:51:38,038 It's our main event still to come, live, tonight on NXT. 1010 00:51:40,921 --> 00:51:42,288 [entrance music plays] 1011 00:51:42,321 --> 00:51:46,705 [Vic] Back live inside the WWE Performance Center for NXT. 1012 00:51:46,738 --> 00:51:48,371 [man] …bringing it to light. 1013 00:51:51,088 --> 00:51:52,521 [Mike] And their opponents, 1014 00:51:52,555 --> 00:51:55,088 accompanied by Shawn Spears, 1015 00:51:55,121 --> 00:51:59,371 Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance! 1016 00:51:59,404 --> 00:52:01,521 [Vic] Guys, let's go back to earlier tonight 1017 00:52:01,555 --> 00:52:04,455 which led to this tag team match-up. 1018 00:52:04,488 --> 00:52:06,788 It was, of course, during our opening contest 1019 00:52:06,821 --> 00:52:09,738 where the North American Championship was on the line. 1020 00:52:09,771 --> 00:52:14,671 These four started brawling in that Tony D'Angelo, Ridge Holland match-up. 1021 00:52:14,705 --> 00:52:16,971 It distracted Tony for just a moment. 1022 00:52:17,004 --> 00:52:18,688 Of course D'Angelo would reign supreme and-- 1023 00:52:18,721 --> 00:52:22,238 Oh! Already kicking off between these four, 1024 00:52:22,271 --> 00:52:25,438 these two teams wasting no time. 1025 00:52:25,471 --> 00:52:27,305 And I just looked up from my monitor, 1026 00:52:27,338 --> 00:52:31,338 Shawn Spears almost looks, you know, excited that this is going on. 1027 00:52:31,371 --> 00:52:35,154 Just an odd look on the face of Shawn Spears 1028 00:52:35,188 --> 00:52:37,838 as bodies are hitting the floor, chaos is picking up, 1029 00:52:37,871 --> 00:52:41,404 and these four picking up right where they left off. 1030 00:52:41,438 --> 00:52:44,821 And, Booker, to use your phrase, let these men throw some hands. 1031 00:52:44,855 --> 00:52:47,254 [Booker T] It's a fight, Vic. This right here's a fight. 1032 00:52:47,288 --> 00:52:48,838 [Vic] Referee trying to get some order. 1033 00:52:48,871 --> 00:52:51,504 -[bell rings] -Finally get a bell. This one is underway. 1034 00:52:51,538 --> 00:52:53,955 Again, stemming from that North American Championship match 1035 00:52:53,988 --> 00:52:57,038 which kicked off the night. The Don retained with the help of Izzi Dame. 1036 00:52:57,071 --> 00:52:59,871 And I see Rizzo, and I… Speaking of The Don, 1037 00:52:59,904 --> 00:53:02,188 I'm wondering where Tony D'Angelo is right now. 1038 00:53:02,221 --> 00:53:04,654 [Corey] The Don had a high-stakes match-up early on the night, 1039 00:53:04,688 --> 00:53:06,238 you gotta give him a little grace. 1040 00:53:06,271 --> 00:53:08,404 I think Stacks and Crusifino are fully prepared, 1041 00:53:08,438 --> 00:53:11,721 they spent enough time around The Don. This is The Underboss we're talking about. 1042 00:53:11,754 --> 00:53:14,388 [Vic] It certainly is. On the topic of tag team competition, 1043 00:53:14,421 --> 00:53:16,205 Fraxiom heading to TNA this Thursday, 1044 00:53:16,238 --> 00:53:19,188 defending tag team titles against The Rascalz. 1045 00:53:19,221 --> 00:53:22,071 And when it comes to Stacks and Luca Crusifino, 1046 00:53:22,105 --> 00:53:24,671 successful duo, Booker. Six and one in tag team matches. 1047 00:53:24,705 --> 00:53:25,904 Another win her tonight 1048 00:53:25,938 --> 00:53:29,138 could put them right in their own championship contention. 1049 00:53:29,171 --> 00:53:32,188 [Booker T] I'll tell you what. Crusifino, adding him was a game changer 1050 00:53:32,221 --> 00:53:35,105 but the X factor is this Niko. 1051 00:53:35,138 --> 00:53:39,355 You don't know a whole lot about this guy. This is a pickup. This is a pickup. 1052 00:53:39,388 --> 00:53:41,488 [Vic] Well, Brooks Jensen trying to run interference, 1053 00:53:41,521 --> 00:53:45,605 and he is gonna pay for that. Springboard dropkick from Stacks. 1054 00:53:45,638 --> 00:53:49,971 The Underboss in control, and what are they looking for now? 1055 00:53:50,004 --> 00:53:52,421 -No, no, no! -[Vic] Looking to fly. 1056 00:53:55,121 --> 00:53:58,771 Tensions, of course, Corey, as you're back here in the Performance Center 1057 00:53:58,805 --> 00:54:00,055 we see this replay, 1058 00:54:00,088 --> 00:54:03,254 tensions are extremely high among everybody in NXT. 1059 00:54:03,288 --> 00:54:06,471 [Corey] Listen, when business is red-hot as it is right now from WWE, 1060 00:54:06,504 --> 00:54:08,188 whether it be Raw, SmackDown, NXT, 1061 00:54:08,221 --> 00:54:10,838 it's all about making your own opportunities. 1062 00:54:10,871 --> 00:54:14,138 It's about getting people to pay attention to you and what you do, 1063 00:54:14,171 --> 00:54:17,904 so you can show them why you are the best at what it is that you do. 1064 00:54:17,938 --> 00:54:19,371 That's what Stacks and Crusifino 1065 00:54:19,404 --> 00:54:21,004 are looking to do in the tag team division, 1066 00:54:21,038 --> 00:54:23,388 that's what Jensen and Vance are looking to do, 1067 00:54:23,421 --> 00:54:26,371 to sort of make their own imprint here in NXT. 1068 00:54:26,404 --> 00:54:28,654 And look at Spears yelling at Niko and Vance. 1069 00:54:28,688 --> 00:54:30,921 And Vance, shoulders right into Luca Crusifino, 1070 00:54:30,955 --> 00:54:34,688 the former collegiate Tight End from Northern Arizona University. 1071 00:54:34,721 --> 00:54:37,754 -[Booker T] Did you see that? -[Vic] 6'2", 250 pounds, 1072 00:54:37,788 --> 00:54:40,421 NXT in-ring debut for Niko Vance. 1073 00:54:40,455 --> 00:54:43,188 [Corey] I'm gonna be perfectly honest with you gentlemen, 1074 00:54:43,221 --> 00:54:46,254 Niko Vance makes me physically uncomfortable just being around him, 1075 00:54:46,288 --> 00:54:48,988 I saw him lurking around the Performance Center earlier today. 1076 00:54:49,021 --> 00:54:50,688 The guy freaks me out. Straight up. 1077 00:54:50,721 --> 00:54:51,888 [Booker T] I can tell you this. 1078 00:54:51,921 --> 00:54:55,288 I just found out everything I need to know about Niko Vance. 1079 00:54:55,321 --> 00:54:58,855 I'm gonna tell you right now. Shawn Spears, the GPS, 1080 00:54:58,888 --> 00:55:00,488 got his team on the right track. 1081 00:55:00,521 --> 00:55:02,955 [Vic] Cover now, off the suplex into cover, and a kick-out. 1082 00:55:02,988 --> 00:55:05,071 And, Graves, I'm glad Booker brought that up 1083 00:55:05,105 --> 00:55:07,955 'cause you've known Spears for a very long time. 1084 00:55:07,988 --> 00:55:10,605 [Corey] Longer than I care to admit, but you're absolutely right. 1085 00:55:10,638 --> 00:55:14,571 Oh, my God! Nasty landing for Luca. 1086 00:55:14,605 --> 00:55:17,138 Shawn Spears has been around this game for a long time. 1087 00:55:17,171 --> 00:55:18,938 Cover here by Vance… 1088 00:55:19,055 --> 00:55:22,121 Notice Vance looking over his shoulder toward Spears, 1089 00:55:22,154 --> 00:55:24,138 almost for approval or direction. 1090 00:55:24,171 --> 00:55:26,205 You can have that in the middle of a match, 1091 00:55:26,238 --> 00:55:28,338 -as we look again at this. Brutal! -[Booker T grunts] 1092 00:55:28,371 --> 00:55:31,188 [Vic] Bring that back up again about Shawn Spears, 1093 00:55:31,221 --> 00:55:34,688 'cause what has he been able to say, how has he been able to sway the minds 1094 00:55:34,721 --> 00:55:36,338 of Vance and Brooks Jensen? 1095 00:55:36,371 --> 00:55:38,988 [Corey] Let me finish answering the question that you asked me, 1096 00:55:39,021 --> 00:55:42,654 I have known Shawn Spears for a long time. I have not known this Shawn Spears. 1097 00:55:42,688 --> 00:55:44,305 This is a different cat altogether. 1098 00:55:44,338 --> 00:55:46,055 Oh! 1099 00:55:46,088 --> 00:55:47,305 [Booker T] Oh, here we go. 1100 00:55:47,338 --> 00:55:50,538 Let me tell you something, Shawn Spears, he's a real man. 1101 00:55:50,571 --> 00:55:53,821 He brought Brooks Jensen into this family, man. 1102 00:55:53,855 --> 00:55:55,705 [Vic] Here comes Jensen, here comes Stacks. 1103 00:55:55,738 --> 00:55:57,821 [Booker T] Oh, baby. Here we go! 1104 00:55:57,855 --> 00:56:01,388 [Vic] And it's starting to pick up now as The Underboss, taking over. 1105 00:56:01,904 --> 00:56:03,404 [referee] Hey, Niko, you gotta get out! 1106 00:56:03,438 --> 00:56:05,071 [Vic] Down goes Vance… Well, only one. 1107 00:56:05,105 --> 00:56:08,238 He didn't fully connect with Brooks Jensen. 1108 00:56:08,271 --> 00:56:10,171 Jensen just got rocked. 1109 00:56:10,205 --> 00:56:13,271 And again, we're looking around there is no Tony D'Angelo, 1110 00:56:13,305 --> 00:56:15,738 The Underboss trying to lead the charge here for The Family. 1111 00:56:15,771 --> 00:56:18,154 Jensen holding on, locking in a submission, 1112 00:56:18,188 --> 00:56:19,705 holding up and Stacks right now… 1113 00:56:19,738 --> 00:56:20,971 fighting two-on-one. 1114 00:56:21,004 --> 00:56:23,371 [Corey] Sleeper hold applied. Stacks, able to find an escape. 1115 00:56:23,404 --> 00:56:27,638 [Vic] From the second row. Dropkick takes down both opponents. 1116 00:56:27,671 --> 00:56:30,771 [Corey] And look at Luca Crusifino, not able to get back to his feet yet. 1117 00:56:30,805 --> 00:56:32,555 Stacks right now, going at it alone. 1118 00:56:32,588 --> 00:56:34,555 Luca trying to regroup, and who can blame him? 1119 00:56:34,588 --> 00:56:38,254 'Cause this Nikko Vance, is turning some heads here tonight. 1120 00:56:38,288 --> 00:56:41,305 And Vance, trying to knock the head off of Crusifino, 1121 00:56:41,338 --> 00:56:43,388 who caught Vance with a Superkick. 1122 00:56:43,421 --> 00:56:45,855 It's two on one now for the family. 1123 00:56:46,671 --> 00:56:48,821 -Oh! And Brooks Jensen-- -[Booker T] That was smart. 1124 00:56:49,838 --> 00:56:52,705 [Corey] Smart, not usually a word I would use to describe Brooks Jensen. 1125 00:56:52,738 --> 00:56:54,305 But in that instance, perfectly… 1126 00:56:54,338 --> 00:56:57,371 Apropos on the steel steps! 1127 00:56:57,404 --> 00:56:59,338 [Vic] Back into the ring, the match continuing. 1128 00:56:59,371 --> 00:57:00,955 Looking for that backslide. 1129 00:57:00,988 --> 00:57:03,121 Niko Vance made the tag and legal. 1130 00:57:03,154 --> 00:57:05,638 Stacks didn't realize who the legal man is. 1131 00:57:05,671 --> 00:57:07,504 Spinning heel kick from Jensen. 1132 00:57:07,538 --> 00:57:09,088 -Right back in! -[Booker T] My God! 1133 00:57:09,121 --> 00:57:12,138 [Vic] What a lariat from Niko Vance. 1134 00:57:12,171 --> 00:57:13,138 Good night! 1135 00:57:13,171 --> 00:57:15,404 -Jensen, Vance victorious! -[bell dinging] 1136 00:57:18,254 --> 00:57:21,904 [ring announcer] Here are your winners, the team of Brooks Jensen 1137 00:57:21,938 --> 00:57:24,955 and Niko Vance! 1138 00:57:24,988 --> 00:57:27,438 [Vic] I use one word to describe this duo 1139 00:57:27,471 --> 00:57:29,654 teaming for the first time, Graves. 1140 00:57:29,688 --> 00:57:30,521 "Impressive." 1141 00:57:31,254 --> 00:57:32,855 [Corey] You'll get no argument from me. 1142 00:57:32,888 --> 00:57:35,105 Niko Vance just throwing caution to the wind, 1143 00:57:35,138 --> 00:57:37,904 sacrificing himself to take out Crusifino. 1144 00:57:37,938 --> 00:57:40,455 And this spectacular clothesline 1145 00:57:40,488 --> 00:57:44,688 turning Stacks upside down, inside out. 1146 00:57:44,721 --> 00:57:47,288 Good night, Stacks! 1147 00:57:48,305 --> 00:57:50,738 And I don't know what Spears is telling these gentlemen, 1148 00:57:51,171 --> 00:57:53,671 but he's got a dangerous, dangerous team on his hands. 1149 00:57:53,705 --> 00:57:54,888 [Vic] Big tag team win, 1150 00:57:54,921 --> 00:57:58,271 but are tag team champions standing by with Sarah Schreiber. 1151 00:58:01,488 --> 00:58:02,654 Nathan, Axiom, 1152 00:58:02,688 --> 00:58:04,721 we saw you at TNA Genesis on Sunday, 1153 00:58:04,754 --> 00:58:06,154 but I wanna talk about last week. 1154 00:58:06,188 --> 00:58:08,071 Another successful tag team title defense. 1155 00:58:08,105 --> 00:58:09,521 Thank you very much, Sarah. 1156 00:58:09,555 --> 00:58:10,721 Ain't no doubt in our minds. 1157 00:58:10,754 --> 00:58:12,105 Ain't that right, amigo? 1158 00:58:12,138 --> 00:58:13,004 Uh… 1159 00:58:13,038 --> 00:58:14,654 There was a little doubt, wasn't it? 1160 00:58:14,688 --> 00:58:17,421 OTM was coming off a fight with Briggs and Inamura, 1161 00:58:17,455 --> 00:58:19,855 and they still threw us around the ring, bro. It was close. 1162 00:58:19,888 --> 00:58:21,355 The was watching. 1163 00:58:21,388 --> 00:58:23,488 Sarah, I feel like in this tag team division, 1164 00:58:23,521 --> 00:58:24,471 you never know. 1165 00:58:24,504 --> 00:58:25,338 Ah! 1166 00:58:25,371 --> 00:58:26,571 -But I know. -Oh, he knows. 1167 00:58:26,605 --> 00:58:30,105 And I know that we are the best tag team on the freaking planet. 1168 00:58:30,138 --> 00:58:32,321 And on Thursday at TNA against the Rascalz, 1169 00:58:32,355 --> 00:58:33,254 I know that we got… 1170 00:58:33,288 --> 00:58:37,555 What part of "We got next" do you to not understand? 1171 00:58:37,588 --> 00:58:40,154 You took a field trip to TNA and forgot about us? 1172 00:58:40,855 --> 00:58:43,288 Boys, I don't know if I like that too much. 1173 00:58:43,321 --> 00:58:44,671 Exactly. 1174 00:58:44,705 --> 00:58:47,271 You call yourself the best 1175 00:58:47,754 --> 00:58:48,605 but… 1176 00:58:49,188 --> 00:58:52,338 -you keep dodging us. -Look, look, look, Briggs and Inamura San. 1177 00:58:52,371 --> 00:58:55,504 There's a difference between just wanting a tag team title match 1178 00:58:55,538 --> 00:58:57,021 and actually deserving one. 1179 00:58:57,055 --> 00:58:57,921 Besides… 1180 00:58:58,388 --> 00:58:59,438 who did you ever beat? 1181 00:58:59,471 --> 00:59:01,088 [man speaking other language] 1182 00:59:02,138 --> 00:59:03,671 [indistinct shouting] 1183 00:59:11,571 --> 00:59:13,021 [man] Whoa! Whoa! Whoa, guys! 1184 00:59:13,055 --> 00:59:14,455 [indistinct shouting] 1185 00:59:15,888 --> 00:59:17,605 [Vic] Absolute chaos in the building. 1186 00:59:17,638 --> 00:59:21,121 And this man has been creating his own chaos. 1187 00:59:21,154 --> 00:59:25,871 We're gonna look at the carnage that has been caused by Ethan Page, next. 1188 00:59:31,404 --> 00:59:33,421 [objects clattering] 1189 00:59:35,388 --> 00:59:36,938 [bleep] this place! 1190 00:59:38,055 --> 00:59:39,838 Anyway. Over here. Back to what I was saying. 1191 00:59:39,871 --> 00:59:42,271 I think Spears has a crush on me or he's delusional. 1192 00:59:42,305 --> 00:59:44,388 -I don't know which one. -Listen, we can go on and on. 1193 00:59:44,421 --> 00:59:46,521 -But I got places to be. -Right. Sorry. 1194 00:59:46,555 --> 00:59:47,871 -Glad we're even now. -Bye. 1195 00:59:48,471 --> 00:59:49,571 [Adriana] Look, there he is! 1196 00:59:49,605 --> 00:59:51,921 -Hey. -Hey, Don. Where were you out there? 1197 00:59:51,955 --> 00:59:53,071 I was trying to get out there, 1198 00:59:53,105 --> 00:59:55,038 but Izzi, she just kept talking and talking. 1199 00:59:55,071 --> 00:59:56,504 What do you want me to do? 1200 00:59:56,538 --> 00:59:57,621 How'd you fellas go? 1201 00:59:57,654 --> 00:59:58,638 We lost. 1202 00:59:58,671 --> 01:00:00,205 Yeah. We were waiting for you to come out. 1203 01:00:00,238 --> 01:00:01,555 We were worried about you. 1204 01:00:01,588 --> 01:00:03,138 Spears was out there with his guys. 1205 01:00:03,171 --> 01:00:04,388 I'm fine. Okay. 1206 01:00:04,421 --> 01:00:06,904 Like I said, I was trying. Izzi kept talking. 1207 01:00:06,938 --> 01:00:08,555 What do you want me to do? Okay? 1208 01:00:08,588 --> 01:00:10,055 T, we needed you. 1209 01:00:11,021 --> 01:00:12,321 Stacks… 1210 01:00:12,355 --> 01:00:14,738 you've been The Underboss for two years now. 1211 01:00:14,771 --> 01:00:15,754 Okay? 1212 01:00:15,788 --> 01:00:17,238 You can figure it out on your own. 1213 01:00:20,971 --> 01:00:22,955 You know, guys, I gotta agree with Don. 1214 01:00:22,988 --> 01:00:26,338 Stacks can't rely on the Don to do all the heavy lifting for him. 1215 01:00:26,371 --> 01:00:28,871 The Don can't be babysitting everybody all the time. 1216 01:00:28,904 --> 01:00:30,021 Well, it's hard to argue. 1217 01:00:30,055 --> 01:00:32,238 But one thing that is not hard to argue 1218 01:00:32,271 --> 01:00:36,388 is the attitude and the actions of "All Ego" Ethan Page 1219 01:00:37,488 --> 01:00:38,671 from the man's mouth himself. 1220 01:00:38,705 --> 01:00:40,938 [narrator] Time for tonight's NXT Focus. 1221 01:00:45,688 --> 01:00:47,004 [Vic] Ethan Page, Dante Chen. 1222 01:00:47,038 --> 01:00:48,671 That match up has been made official. 1223 01:00:50,404 --> 01:00:52,088 [Booker T] Talk about all ego. 1224 01:00:52,121 --> 01:00:54,438 He's all business right now. 1225 01:00:55,971 --> 01:00:57,221 [Vic] Oh! 1226 01:00:58,404 --> 01:01:00,788 [Ethan] I didn't want to have to do that to you, Dante. 1227 01:01:02,404 --> 01:01:03,504 [Vic] Booker, this is sick! 1228 01:01:03,538 --> 01:01:05,521 This has nothing to do with business! 1229 01:01:07,038 --> 01:01:08,504 I was riding high, 1230 01:01:08,538 --> 01:01:11,754 after all, I finally shook hands with the final boss. 1231 01:01:14,071 --> 01:01:17,971 Dante, you wanted to stand on some moral high ground. 1232 01:01:18,004 --> 01:01:20,105 Now you can't even stand at all. 1233 01:01:22,504 --> 01:01:26,154 It still echoes through my head. 1234 01:01:26,188 --> 01:01:29,138 I never knew I'd enjoy the sound… 1235 01:01:29,805 --> 01:01:31,538 of human bones breaking, 1236 01:01:32,538 --> 01:01:35,238 you screaming out in pain… 1237 01:01:35,271 --> 01:01:36,355 [screaming] 1238 01:01:36,388 --> 01:01:38,205 …just like Cedric Alexander… 1239 01:01:41,738 --> 01:01:42,888 just like Je'Von Evans. 1240 01:01:47,504 --> 01:01:48,605 Now, Je'Von… 1241 01:01:49,754 --> 01:01:53,571 you must never wanna speak normal again. 1242 01:01:53,605 --> 01:01:54,838 [Booker T] The Young OG! 1243 01:01:54,871 --> 01:01:56,138 He's back! 1244 01:01:56,171 --> 01:01:59,138 Why else would you come to the ring in the state that you are in? 1245 01:01:59,188 --> 01:02:00,288 [crowd cheering] 1246 01:02:02,221 --> 01:02:06,504 I blasted you in the face one time and I drew blood. 1247 01:02:07,955 --> 01:02:11,504 This is your last warning. 1248 01:02:11,538 --> 01:02:13,638 The next time we cross paths, 1249 01:02:13,671 --> 01:02:15,438 it won't just be one punch. 1250 01:02:15,971 --> 01:02:20,671 I won't stop. 1251 01:02:24,071 --> 01:02:25,838 [muffled] You saw it, right? 1252 01:02:25,871 --> 01:02:27,888 -Yes. -No, you're not looking at it. 1253 01:02:27,921 --> 01:02:29,205 -You saw it. -Yes. 1254 01:02:29,238 --> 01:02:31,205 No. No. I need to get Ethan Page. 1255 01:02:31,238 --> 01:02:32,555 -Je'Von… -No! No! 1256 01:02:32,588 --> 01:02:33,921 Listen, I get it. 1257 01:02:33,955 --> 01:02:35,221 But your jaw is still broken. 1258 01:02:35,254 --> 01:02:37,471 You nearly re-broke it last week. 1259 01:02:37,504 --> 01:02:38,788 And when I talked to medical, 1260 01:02:38,821 --> 01:02:41,071 you are anything but cleared. 1261 01:02:41,105 --> 01:02:42,705 [muffled speaking] 1262 01:02:42,738 --> 01:02:43,754 But he is. 1263 01:02:44,955 --> 01:02:46,188 What's up? 1264 01:02:46,221 --> 01:02:48,571 What's up, nephew! Look. Listen. Don't worry about it. 1265 01:02:48,605 --> 01:02:50,771 Next week, I'll get even for both of us 1266 01:02:50,805 --> 01:02:52,071 when it comes to Ethan Page. 1267 01:02:52,105 --> 01:02:53,105 I promise. 1268 01:02:53,138 --> 01:02:54,688 All right. Cool. 1269 01:02:55,821 --> 01:02:57,805 [indistinct chatter] 1270 01:02:57,838 --> 01:02:59,471 -Oh… -[Austin] What's wrong with his mouth? 1271 01:02:59,504 --> 01:03:00,538 [indistinct conversation] 1272 01:03:00,571 --> 01:03:02,021 Hi, guys. 1273 01:03:02,055 --> 01:03:04,904 Hey, I just wanted to tell you that you're doing an amazing job 1274 01:03:04,971 --> 01:03:06,305 as NXT General Manager. 1275 01:03:06,338 --> 01:03:09,488 -Amazing. -Way better than Niko that's for sure. 1276 01:03:09,521 --> 01:03:11,338 She's not just the general manager, 1277 01:03:11,371 --> 01:03:13,754 she's the final boss of NXT right here. 1278 01:03:14,471 --> 01:03:16,805 I like you way more than The Rock. I just… 1279 01:03:16,838 --> 01:03:19,221 -Hey, man, it's okay. -Um… 1280 01:03:19,254 --> 01:03:22,388 Appreciate it all, but we were all set for next week, 1281 01:03:22,421 --> 01:03:24,471 -so why are you guys here now? -Yeah… Yeah we were. 1282 01:03:24,504 --> 01:03:27,671 But I just wanted to personally say thank you 1283 01:03:27,705 --> 01:03:30,605 for allowing the winner of the NXT championship match tonight 1284 01:03:30,638 --> 01:03:32,504 to get the Grayson Waller up next week 1285 01:03:32,538 --> 01:03:34,921 on the Grayson Waller Effect in Atlanta. 1286 01:03:34,955 --> 01:03:36,788 -In Atlanta, my hometown… -It's gonna be huge. 1287 01:03:36,821 --> 01:03:38,904 …Atlanta. A-town, putting it down. 1288 01:03:38,938 --> 01:03:41,855 You know, I gotta say, I'm actually a pretty big, uh… 1289 01:03:41,888 --> 01:03:43,521 We're actually a pretty big deal in Atlanta. 1290 01:03:43,555 --> 01:03:45,588 -Right. -So, Ava, if you could just 1291 01:03:45,621 --> 01:03:47,305 you know, get some extra security. 1292 01:03:47,338 --> 01:03:49,788 -Yeah. I know. -Big deal here. 1293 01:03:49,821 --> 01:03:51,188 We're already here, maybe… 1294 01:03:51,221 --> 01:03:53,038 Maybe we could watch the main event tonight. 1295 01:03:53,071 --> 01:03:55,438 We won't do anything, we're just here to watch some wrestling. 1296 01:03:55,471 --> 01:03:56,404 We love wrestling. 1297 01:03:59,004 --> 01:04:02,055 [Corey] It's going down in A-town next week 1298 01:04:02,088 --> 01:04:05,638 at the WWE Women's Tag Team title's on the line 1299 01:04:05,671 --> 01:04:07,588 as Bianca Belair and Naomi 1300 01:04:07,621 --> 01:04:10,705 defend against Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson. 1301 01:04:10,738 --> 01:04:13,688 [Vic] Also next week, live right here, on NXT 1302 01:04:13,721 --> 01:04:18,088 a dream Tag Team match involves Bayley and Giulia 1303 01:04:18,121 --> 01:04:21,404 face common enemies Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez. 1304 01:04:21,438 --> 01:04:25,338 Which duo will stand tall live in Atlanta inside center stage. 1305 01:04:25,371 --> 01:04:28,671 [Corey] Earlier tonight, this matchup got personal in a hurry. 1306 01:04:28,705 --> 01:04:33,671 Forner NXT Champion Trick Williams battles Wes Lee one-on-one. 1307 01:04:33,705 --> 01:04:36,305 [Vic] And who will join A-town Down Under? 1308 01:04:36,338 --> 01:04:39,254 We're gonna find out in moments as the NXT Champion, 1309 01:04:39,288 --> 01:04:41,838 whomever that is, will be live in the ring. 1310 01:04:41,871 --> 01:04:45,004 on a very special edition of The Grayson Waller Effect. 1311 01:04:49,705 --> 01:04:53,305 [Corey] And the NXT Women's North American Championship 1312 01:04:53,338 --> 01:04:54,921 will be on the line 1313 01:04:54,955 --> 01:04:57,371 as the reigning champion Fallon Henley 1314 01:04:57,404 --> 01:05:00,588 defends against the unpredictable Shotzi. 1315 01:05:00,621 --> 01:05:05,288 [Vic] But it is time now for the NXT Championship. 1316 01:05:05,321 --> 01:05:10,271 Can Eddy Thorpe achieve the status that he thinks he is owed? 1317 01:05:10,305 --> 01:05:14,121 Can he conquer The Ruler, or in his first offense, 1318 01:05:14,154 --> 01:05:18,055 can Oba Femi continue to leave a path of destruction? 1319 01:05:18,088 --> 01:05:22,955 NXT Championship online and our main event live, next. 1320 01:05:27,171 --> 01:05:30,321 [Vic] All eyes on NXT and look who is here, 1321 01:05:30,355 --> 01:05:33,455 WWE Hall Of Famer, DDP. 1322 01:05:33,488 --> 01:05:38,455 Ready like the rest of us for our Championship main event on NXT. 1323 01:05:38,488 --> 01:05:40,488 [crowd chanting] DDP! 1324 01:05:40,521 --> 01:05:42,521 ["Let the Good Times Roll" by Def Rebel] 1325 01:05:52,088 --> 01:05:53,488 [Vic] And here comes the challenger. 1326 01:05:54,605 --> 01:05:55,438 And tonight, 1327 01:05:56,371 --> 01:05:59,871 Graves, has Thorpe has finally run out of excuses. 1328 01:05:59,904 --> 01:06:01,771 [Corey] Only time will tell, Vic. 1329 01:06:01,805 --> 01:06:04,988 I, for one, have a great deal of respect for Eddy Thorpe. 1330 01:06:05,088 --> 01:06:08,355 Because Eddy Thorpe made his home lux. 1331 01:06:08,388 --> 01:06:12,071 A great man once said, "Controversy creates cash." 1332 01:06:12,105 --> 01:06:13,605 Sure, maybe it was a shortcut, 1333 01:06:13,638 --> 01:06:17,371 maybe it wasn't the most respectable way to get to where he wants to be, 1334 01:06:17,404 --> 01:06:20,971 but Eddy Thorpe is exactly where he wants to be. 1335 01:06:21,004 --> 01:06:24,321 It creates cash, it creates opportunity, and who knows? 1336 01:06:24,355 --> 01:06:28,088 In a matter of minutes, it could create a new NXT Champion. 1337 01:06:28,955 --> 01:06:32,321 [Booker T] 100%. Eddy thought he had to do it his way. 1338 01:06:32,355 --> 01:06:35,221 Sometimes you have to make your own way. 1339 01:06:35,254 --> 01:06:36,871 [indistinct] 1340 01:06:36,904 --> 01:06:40,805 Win by any means necessary. 1341 01:06:40,838 --> 01:06:42,305 [Vic] You two on the same page. 1342 01:06:42,338 --> 01:06:46,221 I mean, this is gonna be a long championship match for me, 1343 01:06:46,254 --> 01:06:47,654 sitting here in between you. 1344 01:06:47,688 --> 01:06:51,171 A wise man also said, "Checks and championships." 1345 01:06:51,205 --> 01:06:54,021 That's right. [laughs] 1346 01:06:55,254 --> 01:06:59,038 [Vic] It has been quite the journey for our champion. 1347 01:06:59,071 --> 01:07:02,355 From Nigeria to the University of Alabama, 1348 01:07:02,388 --> 01:07:06,805 from an NIL athlete, Corey, to NXT Champion. 1349 01:07:07,671 --> 01:07:12,371 As The Ruler of NXT stomps his way to the ring, 1350 01:07:12,404 --> 01:07:16,038 we must all acknowledge that Oba Femi 1351 01:07:16,071 --> 01:07:18,888 is dominance personified. 1352 01:07:18,921 --> 01:07:22,555 [Corey] Three championship matches. The third championship match of the night. 1353 01:07:32,371 --> 01:07:37,121 [Booker T] Bread, no water, just mean. 1354 01:07:37,154 --> 01:07:40,888 [indistinct] The conqueror Oba Femi. 1355 01:07:40,921 --> 01:07:44,221 [Vic] You and I were talking backstage about Oba Femi. 1356 01:07:44,254 --> 01:07:47,471 -What was it you said about Oba? -[Booker T] He's a generational talent. 1357 01:07:47,504 --> 01:07:50,771 I don't care if it's the '70s, '80s, '90s… 1358 01:07:50,805 --> 01:07:56,021 This guy is gonna be champion no matter what time it is. 1359 01:07:56,055 --> 01:07:57,838 [bell dings] 1360 01:07:57,871 --> 01:08:00,754 [Mike] The following contest scheduled for one fall. 1361 01:08:00,788 --> 01:08:01,688 [crowd] One fall! 1362 01:08:01,721 --> 01:08:08,788 It is for the NXT Championship! 1363 01:08:10,788 --> 01:08:13,121 Introducing the challenger, 1364 01:08:13,154 --> 01:08:14,754 from Reno, Nevada, 1365 01:08:14,788 --> 01:08:20,104 weighing in at 223 pounds, 1366 01:08:20,138 --> 01:08:24,138 -Eddy Thorpe! -[crowd booing] 1367 01:08:27,571 --> 01:08:29,271 And his opponent, 1368 01:08:31,121 --> 01:08:33,054 from Lagos, Nigeria, 1369 01:08:33,088 --> 01:08:38,188 weighing in at 310 pounds, 1370 01:08:38,221 --> 01:08:43,321 he is the NXT Champion, 1371 01:08:43,354 --> 01:08:48,104 Oba Femi! 1372 01:08:48,138 --> 01:08:50,838 [Vic] To play it off the conversation you had earlier with Corey, 1373 01:08:50,871 --> 01:08:53,238 you said you saw this day coming 1374 01:08:53,271 --> 01:08:57,354 from the first time you saw Oba as the conquering ruler of NXT. 1375 01:08:57,388 --> 01:09:00,054 [Booker T] You don't see too many like Oba come along 1376 01:09:00,088 --> 01:09:03,521 too few and too often in this business. 1377 01:09:03,554 --> 01:09:07,604 He is one of those guys. He's a special, special talent, Vic. 1378 01:09:08,505 --> 01:09:12,904 [Vic] We will find out in moments who will head to Atlanta next week 1379 01:09:12,938 --> 01:09:15,871 to be a part of the Grayson Waller Effect. 1380 01:09:15,904 --> 01:09:17,438 [Corey] I can honestly say that 1381 01:09:17,471 --> 01:09:20,188 when I was doing Smackdown, week after week after week, 1382 01:09:20,221 --> 01:09:23,288 I would beg Nick Aldis, "Pay attention to Oba Femi. 1383 01:09:23,321 --> 01:09:24,971 Bring Oba Femi up." 1384 01:09:25,005 --> 01:09:26,838 [Vic] But take a look at Eddy Thorpe right now. 1385 01:09:26,871 --> 01:09:28,638 Thorpe, right now, striking quickly. 1386 01:09:28,671 --> 01:09:30,705 That was a big German Suplex out of the corner, 1387 01:09:30,738 --> 01:09:33,604 -and he's followed it up with Devastation. -[Booker T] Oh, yeah. 1388 01:09:33,638 --> 01:09:35,054 [Vic] Trying to put Femi away. 1389 01:09:35,088 --> 01:09:39,338 Title's on the line and a kickout as Oba able to power out. 1390 01:09:39,371 --> 01:09:41,188 [Booker T] I would get out as well, Vic. 1391 01:09:41,221 --> 01:09:44,654 [Vic] I love the strategy being employed in the early moments by Eddy Thorpe. 1392 01:09:44,688 --> 01:09:47,138 Throw everything you've got early at the champion. 1393 01:09:48,321 --> 01:09:50,588 -[screams] -[crowd exclaiming] 1394 01:09:55,138 --> 01:09:58,438 -Oba, his first championship defense. -[Booker T] Good Lord. 1395 01:09:58,471 --> 01:10:01,938 [Vic] Oba was North American champion You were a TV champion, 1396 01:10:01,971 --> 01:10:05,071 You were a United States champion, but it was different and it had to be 1397 01:10:05,105 --> 01:10:08,638 -when you were defending the championship. -[Booker T] Not just that, Vic, 1398 01:10:08,671 --> 01:10:11,621 you're not a true champion until you can go out there 1399 01:10:11,655 --> 01:10:14,988 and defend it one time in the middle of the square or circle. 1400 01:10:15,021 --> 01:10:17,488 -Oba Femi-- -[Vic exclaims] 1401 01:10:17,521 --> 01:10:19,938 He's having no problems with that. 1402 01:10:19,971 --> 01:10:22,771 [Vic] It was Thorpe who attacked Oba last week. 1403 01:10:22,804 --> 01:10:26,388 Oba ordered a beating of Thorpe in Los Angeles, 1404 01:10:26,421 --> 01:10:29,188 -Well, that was-- Probably very wise. -Smart move. 1405 01:10:29,221 --> 01:10:31,671 -But look who's right behind him. -[Booker T] Now. 1406 01:10:31,705 --> 01:10:34,554 [Vic] The champion, and he says "Get your ass back out in the ring." 1407 01:10:34,588 --> 01:10:37,221 [Booker T] He might create some space right here. 1408 01:10:37,255 --> 01:10:39,621 [Vic] Guys, here's the problem, if you are Eddy Thorpe, yeah? 1409 01:10:39,655 --> 01:10:43,038 You create your-- You made your own opportunity, 1410 01:10:43,071 --> 01:10:44,421 but what do you do with it? 1411 01:10:44,455 --> 01:10:48,405 You may only get this one, and right now, Oba looks ready for war. 1412 01:10:48,438 --> 01:10:52,121 [Booker T] You know what? The thing is, Eddy Thorpe, all he wanted was a shot. 1413 01:10:52,155 --> 01:10:54,221 All he wanted-- Excuse me. It's gravy. 1414 01:10:54,255 --> 01:10:56,821 All he wanted was a shot, all he needed was a shot. 1415 01:10:56,855 --> 01:10:59,121 It is to be in here, tonight. 1416 01:10:59,171 --> 01:11:02,405 [Vic] You might be right, Booker. I am impressed very much, thus far. 1417 01:11:02,438 --> 01:11:04,238 People talk about Eddy Thorpe all the time, 1418 01:11:04,271 --> 01:11:08,488 he has a record of 22-8-one since signing with the WWE. 1419 01:11:08,521 --> 01:11:10,388 He's getting an opportunity tonight. 1420 01:11:10,421 --> 01:11:12,955 Who is he looking at? 1421 01:11:13,005 --> 01:11:15,971 He's peeking up. There's Waller, there's Theory. 1422 01:11:16,005 --> 01:11:18,321 Who's joining us next week in Atlanta? 1423 01:11:18,355 --> 01:11:21,471 Who was walking out tonight with the NXT championship? 1424 01:11:24,054 --> 01:11:27,655 [Vic] NXT championship on the line, It is our main event on NXT. 1425 01:11:28,505 --> 01:11:30,788 Eddy Thorpe has been in control of Oba Femi. 1426 01:11:30,821 --> 01:11:32,605 He has taken it to the champion 1427 01:11:32,638 --> 01:11:35,588 and The Ruler right now in his first offense of the NXT title. 1428 01:11:35,621 --> 01:11:36,888 [Corey] I don't care who you are. 1429 01:11:36,921 --> 01:11:40,371 Right now, you can't not be unimpressed with Eddy Thorpe. 1430 01:11:40,405 --> 01:11:44,638 The efforts of the challenger, thus far giving the champion Oba Femi 1431 01:11:44,671 --> 01:11:46,921 a run for his money since the opening bell. 1432 01:11:46,955 --> 01:11:49,538 [Booker T] Yeah, but he is keeping Oba real close to the body 1433 01:11:49,571 --> 01:11:51,705 but the strength factor is gonna 1434 01:11:51,738 --> 01:11:55,205 always weigh in Oba Femi's way, trust me on that. 1435 01:11:55,238 --> 01:11:58,405 [Vic] One would assume the winner will be the NXT champion on February the 15th, 1436 01:11:58,438 --> 01:12:02,155 our next premium live events in D.C., Vengeance Day. 1437 01:12:02,188 --> 01:12:04,804 The winner of this match will head to Atlanta 1438 01:12:04,871 --> 01:12:07,605 and be a guest on the Grayson Waller effect 1439 01:12:07,638 --> 01:12:10,921 and Trick Williams, who we saw moments ago, passed Oba Femi. 1440 01:12:10,955 --> 01:12:13,155 He's heading to Atlanta to take on Wes Lee. 1441 01:12:13,188 --> 01:12:15,705 He's watching this match very closely. 1442 01:12:15,738 --> 01:12:18,088 And now Oba Femi turning up the heat. 1443 01:12:18,121 --> 01:12:22,138 [Corey] This is what Eddy Thorpe could not afford to allow to happen. 1444 01:12:22,171 --> 01:12:23,171 [Booker T] Bang. 1445 01:12:23,205 --> 01:12:26,021 [Corey] Letting the champion run like this. 1446 01:12:26,054 --> 01:12:29,488 [Vic] Oba picking up momentum and this is scary strength. 1447 01:12:29,521 --> 01:12:34,121 Sidewalk slam driving the air out of the challenger. 1448 01:12:34,155 --> 01:12:36,688 Champion sights set on Thorpe. 1449 01:12:36,721 --> 01:12:38,988 Big running European uppercut. 1450 01:12:39,021 --> 01:12:41,138 What is better than one? Make it two. 1451 01:12:42,521 --> 01:12:47,105 And now in full control and dominating with the spinebuster. 1452 01:12:47,138 --> 01:12:52,405 Femi, cover. Count to retain it-- Oh! Barely getting that left shoulder up. 1453 01:12:52,438 --> 01:12:55,338 [Corey] I think that was Oba being a little overconfident. 1454 01:12:55,371 --> 01:12:58,755 Oba could have made sure that Thorpe was down 1455 01:12:58,788 --> 01:13:01,505 after this monstrous spinebuster. 1456 01:13:01,538 --> 01:13:05,188 [Vic] Wondering what Waller and Theory are thinking. 1457 01:13:07,338 --> 01:13:11,071 [Corey] I think they are probably thinking about Grayson Waller Effect in Atlanta. 1458 01:13:11,105 --> 01:13:15,588 -[Booker T] Here we go, guys. Here we go. -[Vic] Femi looking for a big chokeslam. 1459 01:13:15,621 --> 01:13:17,655 Counter. Submission. [Corey] Triangle! Triangle! 1460 01:13:17,688 --> 01:13:19,205 Eddy Thorpe looking for the triangle. 1461 01:13:19,238 --> 01:13:21,554 [Vic] Is he going to be able to take down Oba Femi right now? 1462 01:13:21,588 --> 01:13:23,554 Keeping his vertical base for a moment. 1463 01:13:23,588 --> 01:13:28,121 Oba now, going to try to overpower the challenger, who counters. 1464 01:13:28,155 --> 01:13:31,771 Cover. Shoulders down, title on the line, and a kickout. 1465 01:13:31,804 --> 01:13:34,505 Book, we were talking about staying in close quarters 1466 01:13:34,538 --> 01:13:36,955 with someone as powerful as Oba Femi. 1467 01:13:36,988 --> 01:13:38,221 You are a big MMA fan. 1468 01:13:38,255 --> 01:13:41,155 Sometimes your technique can put down a stronger opponent. 1469 01:13:41,188 --> 01:13:44,621 [Booker T] Yeah, but the supernatural strength from Oba Femi 1470 01:13:44,655 --> 01:13:48,121 sometimes can overcome anything. Here we go. 1471 01:13:48,155 --> 01:13:50,905 [Vic] We are getting deep waters into this matchup. 1472 01:13:50,938 --> 01:13:53,655 Oba Femi right now taking the best shots from-- 1473 01:13:53,688 --> 01:13:56,021 -Thorpe! Who's turned it around. -[Booker T] Beautiful. 1474 01:13:56,105 --> 01:13:58,455 [Vic] And that stunner stunned the champion. 1475 01:13:58,488 --> 01:14:02,105 Femi's down, Thorpe is up. Thorpe now going to the top 1476 01:14:02,138 --> 01:14:06,054 he's gotta risk it all, he's gotta take a high risk for a major reward. 1477 01:14:06,088 --> 01:14:08,638 Are we going to crown a new NXT champion tonight? 1478 01:14:08,671 --> 01:14:11,554 -Can Eddy Thorpe do the impossible? -[Booker T] Perfect. 1479 01:14:11,588 --> 01:14:12,605 [Vic] Into the cover. 1480 01:14:12,638 --> 01:14:13,988 One, two… 1481 01:14:14,021 --> 01:14:19,205 -[Vic] Another near fall. Wow! -[Corey] Unbelievable. 1482 01:14:19,238 --> 01:14:21,638 [Booker T] Eddy Thorpe belongs in this match, guys. 1483 01:14:21,671 --> 01:14:24,488 He's proving it right here. Check this out right here. 1484 01:14:24,521 --> 01:14:27,488 [Corey] You're absolutely right. This is what we talked about. 1485 01:14:27,521 --> 01:14:29,338 Eddy made his own opportunity, 1486 01:14:29,371 --> 01:14:31,671 and now Eddy Thorpe is showing the entire world 1487 01:14:31,705 --> 01:14:33,804 what he believes, what he already knows. 1488 01:14:33,838 --> 01:14:36,171 That he deserves to be in the title picture. 1489 01:14:36,205 --> 01:14:41,188 [Vic] It has been a Triple Title Tuesday, here live on NXT. 1490 01:14:41,221 --> 01:14:45,471 The NXT championship on the line right here, right now. 1491 01:14:45,505 --> 01:14:48,338 Hall of Famers are here watching this, like DDP. 1492 01:14:48,371 --> 01:14:51,371 Oba Femi in his first championship defense 1493 01:14:51,405 --> 01:14:54,121 is going up against Eddy Thorpe. who's all game. 1494 01:14:54,155 --> 01:14:56,421 Nice drop kick, took out the legs for a moment. 1495 01:14:56,455 --> 01:14:59,221 Trying for the DDT, counter. Big Boot rocked Oba. 1496 01:14:59,255 --> 01:15:01,821 Oba, now. Is he able to hoist him? 1497 01:15:01,855 --> 01:15:04,121 -Can the challenger lift the champion? -[Booker T] Oh, wow! 1498 01:15:04,188 --> 01:15:06,971 [Vic] Devastating elbow from Oba Femi who comes charging in, 1499 01:15:07,005 --> 01:15:09,938 got caught, snaps and a Suplex from his challenger. 1500 01:15:09,971 --> 01:15:12,788 [Booker T] Give it up for Eddy Thorpe. This is what I'm talking about. 1501 01:15:12,821 --> 01:15:14,371 [Vic] Got to put his foot on the gas. 1502 01:15:14,405 --> 01:15:18,238 Coming back in for a second time, and he got caught. 1503 01:15:18,271 --> 01:15:21,304 -[Corey] Uh-oh. -[Vic] Say that again. 1504 01:15:21,338 --> 01:15:24,071 Oba, didn't connect earlier. 1505 01:15:24,105 --> 01:15:26,638 -That massive toe slam. -[Booker T] Man! 1506 01:15:26,671 --> 01:15:27,855 [Vic] He got all of it. 1507 01:15:27,888 --> 01:15:29,988 -Falls into the cover. -[crowd] One, two-- 1508 01:15:30,054 --> 01:15:32,605 -And oh! -[Corey] This is still alive. 1509 01:15:32,638 --> 01:15:34,721 -Eddy Thorpe is still alive! -[Vic] Wow! 1510 01:15:34,755 --> 01:15:37,071 [Booker T] You are kidding me. 1511 01:15:37,105 --> 01:15:40,621 Taking about making up, making up that opportunity. 1512 01:15:40,655 --> 01:15:42,138 Opportunity of a lifetime, Vic. 1513 01:15:42,171 --> 01:15:46,238 [Vic] What a championship main event, here tonight on NXT. 1514 01:15:46,271 --> 01:15:47,571 Welcome back, Graves. 1515 01:15:47,605 --> 01:15:49,988 [Corey] Oh, my God, what a great night to come back. 1516 01:15:50,021 --> 01:15:53,621 I know Ava is paying close attention to this one and I guarantee-- 1517 01:15:53,688 --> 01:15:55,605 -[Vic] The champion into the post. -[Booker T] Oh. 1518 01:15:55,638 --> 01:15:58,005 -[Vic] The champion went into the post. -[Corey] I guarantee you 1519 01:15:58,038 --> 01:16:01,054 Ava's gonna have to offer more opportunities 1520 01:16:01,088 --> 01:16:02,821 Eddy Thorpe's way into the future. 1521 01:16:02,855 --> 01:16:07,338 [Vic] Eddy Thorpe charging right in and Oba Femi is in trouble. 1522 01:16:07,371 --> 01:16:09,521 -Femi again-- -[Corey] Oh. 1523 01:16:09,554 --> 01:16:13,255 Femi, just when you think he is out, he pulls you back in. 1524 01:16:13,288 --> 01:16:15,554 -[Booker T] Here we go. -[Vic] Power! 1525 01:16:15,588 --> 01:16:16,905 Tossing Eddy Thorpe. 1526 01:16:16,938 --> 01:16:20,371 [Booker T] All hail The Ruler. 1527 01:16:20,405 --> 01:16:24,488 [Vic] Femi is fired up and we know what's coming next. 1528 01:16:24,521 --> 01:16:27,688 It is a Fall from Grace for Eddy Thorpe, 1529 01:16:27,721 --> 01:16:29,505 -a thunderous one at that, -[crowd] One, two… 1530 01:16:29,538 --> 01:16:31,138 -[Vic] and Oba Femi… -[crowd] Three 1531 01:16:31,188 --> 01:16:32,888 -retains his title. -[bell dinging] 1532 01:16:32,921 --> 01:16:34,338 ["Hands Of Fate" by def rebel playing] 1533 01:16:34,371 --> 01:16:37,005 [ring announcer] Here is your winner, 1534 01:16:37,038 --> 01:16:42,505 and still the NXT champion, 1535 01:16:42,538 --> 01:16:46,121 Oba Femi! 1536 01:16:46,155 --> 01:16:48,788 [Vic] Graves, what a main event. 1537 01:16:48,821 --> 01:16:53,488 Look at the unbelievable display of power from Oba Femi 1538 01:16:53,521 --> 01:16:58,988 and here are the final moments of Eddy Thorpe's NXT title dreams tonight. 1539 01:16:59,021 --> 01:17:01,538 -[crowd] One, two… -[Vic] The Fall from Grace 1540 01:17:01,571 --> 01:17:07,105 and still The Ruler of NXT, Oba Femi. 1541 01:17:08,505 --> 01:17:10,221 [indistinct shouting] 1542 01:17:10,255 --> 01:17:14,171 And Oba locking eyes with Waller and Theory. 1543 01:17:14,205 --> 01:17:17,838 Because the champion will be a guest next week in Atlanta 1544 01:17:17,871 --> 01:17:20,871 on the Grayson Waller Effect. 1545 01:17:20,905 --> 01:17:23,771 [indistinct conversation] 1546 01:17:32,871 --> 01:17:35,538 You're back for more, huh? You're back for more, right? 1547 01:17:36,155 --> 01:17:39,038 -There's more where that came from. -[referee] Whoa, whoa, whoa! 1548 01:17:39,088 --> 01:17:40,571 [Vic] Oh, look out! 1549 01:17:40,605 --> 01:17:43,505 Just caught Eddy Thorpe with a Trick Shot. 1550 01:17:43,538 --> 01:17:45,288 Trick wants his title back. 1551 01:17:46,171 --> 01:17:48,554 Femi continues his dominant nature. 1552 01:17:48,588 --> 01:17:55,588 Things are getting hot as we head to Atlanta next week live on NXT! ight.