1 00:00:06,005 --> 00:00:08,004 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:08,555 --> 00:00:09,521 [Triple H] Then. 3 00:00:13,271 --> 00:00:14,104 Now. 4 00:00:19,238 --> 00:00:20,154 Forever. 5 00:00:28,654 --> 00:00:29,605 Together. 6 00:00:36,621 --> 00:00:38,171 ♪ A million dollars from now… ♪ 7 00:00:38,205 --> 00:00:40,088 [Vic] On the heels of Raw on Netflix, 8 00:00:40,121 --> 00:00:44,754 we are live in Atlanta, home of two Royal Rumbles, WrestleMania, 9 00:00:44,788 --> 00:00:51,088 and tonight, the first time in seven years, the host of NXT. 10 00:00:51,121 --> 00:00:53,238 -We are inside a loud… -[chanting] NXT! 11 00:00:53,271 --> 00:00:55,988 …and sold-out Center Stage, 12 00:00:56,021 --> 00:00:57,504 a historic venue, 13 00:00:57,538 --> 00:00:59,988 looking to make more history tonight. 14 00:01:00,021 --> 00:01:02,238 Welcome to NXT. 15 00:01:02,271 --> 00:01:03,738 ♪ I take a Xan' ♪ 16 00:01:03,771 --> 00:01:05,738 ♪ I get a deal, then get some equity ♪ 17 00:01:05,771 --> 00:01:07,671 ♪ When I get money then I'll buy some land ♪ 18 00:01:07,705 --> 00:01:10,005 ♪ Yeah, I got G.O.A.T with me Know what I'm sayin'? ♪ 19 00:01:10,038 --> 00:01:11,688 [Vic] When it comes to tonight… 20 00:01:11,721 --> 00:01:14,088 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! 21 00:01:14,121 --> 00:01:16,788 [Vic] The NXT Universe is on their feet already, 22 00:01:16,821 --> 00:01:21,505 because they know that the newest members of Monday Night Raw 23 00:01:21,538 --> 00:01:23,405 are here as advertised. 24 00:01:24,005 --> 00:01:28,171 The self-proclaimed favorite son of Atlanta, Austin Theory, 25 00:01:28,205 --> 00:01:31,038 and Grayson Waller, A-Town Down, 26 00:01:31,071 --> 00:01:35,838 they host NXT Champion Oba Femi on a special Grayson Waller Effect. 27 00:01:35,871 --> 00:01:39,104 I can't wait to see how The Ruler handles the shenanigans. 28 00:01:39,688 --> 00:01:42,288 Also, earlier today, the challengers arrived. 29 00:01:42,321 --> 00:01:46,705 Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson set for the biggest match of their careers 30 00:01:46,738 --> 00:01:50,221 as they're going to go up against Bianca Belair and Naomi. 31 00:01:50,255 --> 00:01:55,054 The WWE Women's Tag Team Title will be defended in our main event tonight 32 00:01:55,104 --> 00:01:58,338 as NXT takes Center Stage in Atlanta. 33 00:01:59,804 --> 00:02:02,804 ["Time Of Arrival" playing] 34 00:02:18,255 --> 00:02:19,288 [bell dings] 35 00:02:19,321 --> 00:02:24,355 [announcer] The following contest is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one fall. 36 00:02:24,905 --> 00:02:30,271 Introducing first, she is the NXT Women's Champion, 37 00:02:30,305 --> 00:02:33,371 Giulia! 38 00:02:33,405 --> 00:02:40,105 [Corey] WWE Universe, prepare to experience The Beautiful Madness, 39 00:02:40,138 --> 00:02:44,371 the NXT Women's Champion has taken center stage. 40 00:02:44,405 --> 00:02:47,488 [Vic] Well, to that point, it's the first time, Corey, 41 00:02:47,521 --> 00:02:50,071 Guilia and Bayley have shared a ring together, 42 00:02:50,105 --> 00:02:52,271 whether it's teammates or it's opponents. 43 00:02:54,704 --> 00:02:56,554 [crowd chanting] Giulia! Giulia! 44 00:02:56,588 --> 00:02:59,588 -["Role Model" playing] -[crowd cheering] 45 00:03:06,988 --> 00:03:08,054 ♪ Role Model ♪ 46 00:03:10,755 --> 00:03:13,255 [announcer] And her tag team partner, 47 00:03:13,704 --> 00:03:17,605 Bayley! 48 00:03:21,005 --> 00:03:25,454 [Vic] Guys, this is Bayley's first match on NXT 49 00:03:25,488 --> 00:03:29,788 since 2020, when she was one half 50 00:03:29,821 --> 00:03:32,438 of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champion. 51 00:03:32,471 --> 00:03:34,721 [Corey] I spent some time with Bayley earlier, 52 00:03:34,755 --> 00:03:37,571 and she could not stop talking, gushing even, 53 00:03:37,605 --> 00:03:41,271 about how much tonight means to her, how excited she is… 54 00:03:41,304 --> 00:03:43,804 -[crowd] Bayley! -…to be back where it all began. 55 00:03:43,838 --> 00:03:46,405 And it sounds like the NXT Universe agrees. 56 00:03:46,438 --> 00:03:48,938 [Booker T] It's buzzing, man. It's buzzing. 57 00:03:48,971 --> 00:03:52,405 That's why Bayley's back. It feels good! 58 00:03:52,438 --> 00:03:54,888 [Vic] Booker, we're in your old stomping grounds. 59 00:03:54,921 --> 00:03:57,238 -Many WCW events out here. -[Booker T] Oh, man! 60 00:03:57,271 --> 00:03:58,621 [Vic] You won your first 61 00:03:58,655 --> 00:04:01,655 WCW Tag Team Titles right here in this building. 62 00:04:01,688 --> 00:04:04,855 [Booker T] Yes, as well as I'm the king of WCW Saturday Night, 63 00:04:04,888 --> 00:04:06,755 I'm the Television Champion. 64 00:04:06,788 --> 00:04:11,421 And I'm gonna tell you, I remember it being just like this. 65 00:04:11,454 --> 00:04:12,905 Oh, my God, man! 66 00:04:12,938 --> 00:04:15,088 [Vic] Does this make NXT the new mothership? 67 00:04:15,121 --> 00:04:16,954 [Booker T] This is it. This is it. 68 00:04:19,154 --> 00:04:22,121 [Cora Jade] Welcome to the Generation of Jade. 69 00:04:22,154 --> 00:04:25,154 ["Generation Of Jade" playing] 70 00:04:30,288 --> 00:04:31,888 [announcer] And their opponents, 71 00:04:31,921 --> 00:04:38,771 the team of Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez! 72 00:04:39,321 --> 00:04:41,171 [Vic] I know what Booker's gonna say. 73 00:04:41,205 --> 00:04:42,955 -[Booker T] Stand up! -[Vic] Here we go. 74 00:04:42,988 --> 00:04:44,688 [Booker T] Stand up for greatness. 75 00:04:44,721 --> 00:04:47,288 It's Roxanne Perez, the prodigy, 76 00:04:47,321 --> 00:04:49,571 along with Cora Jade, 77 00:04:49,604 --> 00:04:53,505 one bad little sista! 78 00:04:53,538 --> 00:04:55,621 -Oh, yeah! -[Vic] He still beat me to the punch. 79 00:04:55,655 --> 00:04:57,705 Corey, do you agree with these two, 80 00:04:57,738 --> 00:05:01,771 that this era of NXT has exceeded The Four Horsewomen? 81 00:05:01,805 --> 00:05:05,521 [Corey] It's a tough call. We're talking about two different generations. 82 00:05:05,555 --> 00:05:07,905 It's like comparing Babe Ruth and Shohei Ohtani. 83 00:05:07,938 --> 00:05:10,755 I was here for the original Four Horsewoman, 84 00:05:10,788 --> 00:05:12,555 the original women's evolution. 85 00:05:12,588 --> 00:05:14,171 -But I've got to agree… -[bell dings] 86 00:05:14,205 --> 00:05:16,755 [Corey] Top to bottom, NXT's women's division 87 00:05:16,788 --> 00:05:18,721 might be stronger than it's ever been. 88 00:05:19,771 --> 00:05:22,188 [Vic] Well, wasting no time are these four. 89 00:05:22,221 --> 00:05:25,971 Book, I come to you, because unlike Perez and Cora Jade, 90 00:05:26,005 --> 00:05:28,221 I hope you believe, Booker, Bayley… 91 00:05:28,255 --> 00:05:32,071 that Bayley is back because she cares about these two. 92 00:05:32,104 --> 00:05:33,405 [Booker T] You kidding me? 93 00:05:33,438 --> 00:05:35,705 [Vic] I'm not. She cares about these two. 94 00:05:35,738 --> 00:05:37,671 Like I said, because of the buzz, 95 00:05:37,705 --> 00:05:40,071 she sees what's going on right here in NXT, 96 00:05:40,104 --> 00:05:42,521 the strongest women division 97 00:05:42,555 --> 00:05:46,621 in all professional sports, as well as the championship, Vic. 98 00:05:46,655 --> 00:05:48,638 -This is about the championship. -[Vic] Backslide. 99 00:05:48,671 --> 00:05:49,871 [Booker T] Here we go. 100 00:05:50,455 --> 00:05:52,871 Near-fall-- Giulia looking for that knee counter, 101 00:05:52,921 --> 00:05:55,821 Perez trying to get the NXT Women's Champion down. 102 00:05:56,621 --> 00:05:59,388 And Giulia one step ahead, now looking for a submission. 103 00:05:59,421 --> 00:06:02,138 -[Corey] Booker, I-- -[Vic] Cover by Giulia. Kick out. 104 00:06:02,171 --> 00:06:04,421 [Corey] I can't necessarily disagree, Booker, 105 00:06:04,455 --> 00:06:07,571 -but I'd like to draw attention-- -[Vic] Wait, cover by Perez. 106 00:06:07,604 --> 00:06:09,955 -Beautiful pinning combination. -[Booker T] Oh, baby! Whoa! 107 00:06:09,988 --> 00:06:11,871 [Vic] Countered into a submission. She counters, 108 00:06:11,905 --> 00:06:14,271 that being Giulia into a pin, shoulder was up. 109 00:06:15,388 --> 00:06:16,471 Go ahead, Corey. 110 00:06:16,888 --> 00:06:20,838 [Corey] But the fact is, remember what Bayley created just a few years back. 111 00:06:20,871 --> 00:06:23,338 Now still known as Damage CTRL, 112 00:06:23,371 --> 00:06:26,338 Bayley pulled some of the top tier superstars from NXT, 113 00:06:26,371 --> 00:06:28,255 to bring 'em to Raw, to SmackDown. 114 00:06:28,288 --> 00:06:30,438 Bayley could be looking to build a new army. 115 00:06:30,471 --> 00:06:34,905 [Vic] I think it was Giulia who said that Bayley changed the landscape of wrestling… 116 00:06:34,938 --> 00:06:37,471 Into another cover, another near-fall. …was one of the reasons 117 00:06:37,505 --> 00:06:40,005 she I wanted to come to the WWE. 118 00:06:41,121 --> 00:06:42,971 And looking at Bayley as a role model 119 00:06:43,005 --> 00:06:45,471 sounds like a path one of your prodigies followed. 120 00:06:45,505 --> 00:06:47,238 [Booker T] Here comes Bayley. 121 00:06:47,271 --> 00:06:51,571 Just a couple of months ago, Bayley was praising Roxanne Perez. 122 00:06:51,604 --> 00:06:55,405 Now she's here in NXT, and trying to take it all away. 123 00:06:55,438 --> 00:06:57,321 Vic, come on. Come on, man. 124 00:06:57,838 --> 00:07:01,088 I don't say she's trying to take it away. Bayley loves NXT. 125 00:07:01,121 --> 00:07:03,271 She's always said NXT is her home. 126 00:07:04,088 --> 00:07:07,371 And this is the face-off that some have also been waiting for. 127 00:07:07,405 --> 00:07:09,971 Cora not gonna like it. And look at Bayley right in. 128 00:07:10,005 --> 00:07:11,288 [referee] One! Two! 129 00:07:11,321 --> 00:07:13,371 [Vic] Talking about the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles, 130 00:07:13,405 --> 00:07:16,471 once held by Bayley, those titles will be on the line in our main event. 131 00:07:16,505 --> 00:07:18,955 Nice snapmare taking Cora Jade down. 132 00:07:18,988 --> 00:07:21,638 And in comes Bayley with that big elbow to the spine. 133 00:07:22,405 --> 00:07:24,155 Following up with a clothesline. 134 00:07:24,188 --> 00:07:26,688 -Cover, center of the ring. -[crowd] One, two-- 135 00:07:26,721 --> 00:07:29,288 [Vic] Near-fall. Bayley declaring for the women's Royal Rumble. 136 00:07:29,321 --> 00:07:31,571 Graves, you were there last year when she won. 137 00:07:31,604 --> 00:07:34,905 [Corey] Bayley won it all last year. Very different game this year. 138 00:07:34,938 --> 00:07:37,171 But Bayley had better only be thinking 139 00:07:37,205 --> 00:07:39,638 about the women across the ring from her now, 140 00:07:39,671 --> 00:07:41,138 Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez. 141 00:07:41,171 --> 00:07:43,421 Else, she may not make it to the Royal Rumble. 142 00:07:43,455 --> 00:07:46,055 [Vic] Cora with a go-behind, slithering like a snake, 143 00:07:46,088 --> 00:07:48,571 -able to overpower Bayley. -[Booker T] Beautiful! 144 00:07:48,604 --> 00:07:50,638 You see that work right there? 145 00:07:50,671 --> 00:07:54,338 This is a different NXT than what Bayley is used to. 146 00:07:54,371 --> 00:07:57,271 Bayley is the general in the middle of that squared circle. 147 00:07:57,305 --> 00:08:00,354 But Roxanne Perez, she is truly the prodigy. 148 00:08:00,388 --> 00:08:03,638 [Vic] Bayley looking to make history. No woman has won back-to-back Royal Rumbles. 149 00:08:03,671 --> 00:08:04,955 Royal Rumble, this Saturday. 150 00:08:05,121 --> 00:08:07,804 -The Road to WrestleMania-- -[Booker] Get out of there, Roxanne. 151 00:08:07,838 --> 00:08:10,255 [Vic] …in Indianapolis, but Bayley is in control. 152 00:08:10,288 --> 00:08:14,238 [Vic] Cora Jade not gonna like it 'cause Bayley taking it right to her as well. 153 00:08:14,271 --> 00:08:18,604 Bayley has waited for this moment five years to return to an NXT ring. 154 00:08:18,638 --> 00:08:22,655 And in comes her partner, the NXT women's champion, Giulia. 155 00:08:22,688 --> 00:08:24,788 [Corey] The early moments of this match-up. 156 00:08:24,821 --> 00:08:28,505 I'm very impressed by the tag team chemistry shown by Bayley and Giulia. 157 00:08:29,588 --> 00:08:32,538 -[Booker] Oh, man! -[Corey] [indistinct] suplexes. 158 00:08:33,038 --> 00:08:34,921 [Vic] They certainly are in control. 159 00:08:34,954 --> 00:08:37,771 -Listen to the NXT Universe… -[Corey] Cover by Bayley! 160 00:08:38,221 --> 00:08:41,204 [Vic] …as they almost saw this match-up come to a quick end, 161 00:08:41,238 --> 00:08:44,671 courtesy of Bayley, who tags back in Giulia. 162 00:08:44,704 --> 00:08:48,204 [Booker] Normally, you see the mentor come back and try to help the young guys. 163 00:08:48,238 --> 00:08:50,838 But you see Bayley, she comes back and put herself 164 00:08:50,871 --> 00:08:53,021 right in the middle of this match-up. 165 00:08:53,055 --> 00:08:54,805 Come on. You guys agree with that? 166 00:08:54,838 --> 00:08:57,055 Come on. Corey, you agree with that? 167 00:08:57,088 --> 00:08:59,204 Gravy? Come on, man. 168 00:08:59,238 --> 00:09:01,305 [Vic] I don't think anyone sides with you tonight, 169 00:09:01,338 --> 00:09:03,305 -because we all see-- -[Corey] Look out! 170 00:09:03,338 --> 00:09:07,488 -As Roxanne wiping out the champion. -[Booker] Uh-huh. Uh-huh. 171 00:09:07,521 --> 00:09:08,921 Wiping out Bayley. 172 00:09:08,954 --> 00:09:11,821 [Vic] Oh, Cora Jade wiping out as well. 173 00:09:11,855 --> 00:09:13,238 And the books point. 174 00:09:13,271 --> 00:09:16,288 Look who is standing tall 175 00:09:16,321 --> 00:09:20,588 inside a sold-out center stage here in Atlanta. 176 00:09:20,621 --> 00:09:24,421 [Corey] Cora Jade sacrificing herself to take out the opposition. 177 00:09:24,454 --> 00:09:26,521 [Vic] Which team will stand tall? 178 00:09:26,555 --> 00:09:28,188 [Booker] You're looking at them. 179 00:09:30,438 --> 00:09:31,438 [crowd] One, two… 180 00:09:31,471 --> 00:09:33,621 [Vic] Looking to end this, and a kick out. 181 00:09:33,655 --> 00:09:36,438 -Right into the right hand by Perez. -[Booker] Oh, yeah. 182 00:09:36,471 --> 00:09:38,905 [Vic] And what a tag team match-up this has been. 183 00:09:38,938 --> 00:09:43,121 And, Corey, have Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez lost themselves 184 00:09:43,155 --> 00:09:45,821 as we enter into the sold-out arena here in Atlanta? 185 00:09:45,855 --> 00:09:48,771 [Corey] "Lost themselves"? I think you're out of your mind. 186 00:09:48,805 --> 00:09:51,438 I think Roxanne is the former NXT women's champion 187 00:09:51,471 --> 00:09:53,905 who wants to reach the top of the mountain again. 188 00:09:53,938 --> 00:09:56,338 Cora Jade is on the same type of journey. 189 00:09:56,371 --> 00:09:57,588 [Booker] Breach, gravy. 190 00:09:57,621 --> 00:10:01,338 [Vic] If you two are on the same page, I know something's freezing over. 191 00:10:01,371 --> 00:10:02,905 There is no smiling. 192 00:10:02,938 --> 00:10:06,055 There is no more joy from Perez, from Cora Jade. 193 00:10:06,088 --> 00:10:08,071 [Corey] Because jo doesn't win titles. 194 00:10:08,105 --> 00:10:11,388 [Vic] Roxanne verbally sparred with Natalya, Bayley, CM Punk. 195 00:10:11,421 --> 00:10:13,221 [Booker] How many times have I said-- 196 00:10:13,255 --> 00:10:14,638 [Vic] Like a broken record. 197 00:10:14,671 --> 00:10:17,438 Bayley described them, though, as entitled attitudes, 198 00:10:17,471 --> 00:10:19,788 and she's looking to silence both of them here. 199 00:10:19,821 --> 00:10:22,721 Look at Perez holding on, Bayley able to kick her way free. 200 00:10:22,755 --> 00:10:24,655 [Corey] I think when Bayley looks at Roxanne-- 201 00:10:24,688 --> 00:10:26,038 [Booker] Oh, baby! 202 00:10:26,071 --> 00:10:28,638 [Corey] …she feels like she's looking in a mirror. 203 00:10:28,671 --> 00:10:32,255 We've seen the evolution of Bayley for several years, 204 00:10:32,288 --> 00:10:35,671 -and this is what set her apart. -[Booker] That's legal right there. 205 00:10:35,704 --> 00:10:36,888 [Corey] It's not legal. 206 00:10:36,921 --> 00:10:39,521 [Booker] Giulia is the reason why this is happening. 207 00:10:39,555 --> 00:10:40,438 Come on, come on. 208 00:10:40,471 --> 00:10:43,471 -She's gotta be smarter, Vic. -[Vic] That I will agree with. 209 00:10:47,021 --> 00:10:52,305 And Bayley back in the wrong part of town here in this tag team match-up. 210 00:10:52,338 --> 00:10:53,905 [Booker] Corey Gr-- uh, Corey… 211 00:10:53,938 --> 00:10:55,938 -[Vic] Corey Graves. -[Booker] No, Corey… 212 00:10:55,971 --> 00:10:58,438 -Uh, excuse me. -[Vic] It's all right. [indistinct] 213 00:10:58,471 --> 00:11:02,171 [Booker] Cora Jade is finding her stride since coming off that knee injury. 214 00:11:02,204 --> 00:11:04,055 In this matchup, she's looking great. 215 00:11:04,088 --> 00:11:06,605 And she does sound a little bit like Corey Graves. 216 00:11:06,638 --> 00:11:07,471 Corey, Cora… 217 00:11:07,505 --> 00:11:09,421 [Vic] You know what else sounds great? 218 00:11:09,454 --> 00:11:10,988 -[Booker] What? -[Vic] Corey Graves. 219 00:11:11,021 --> 00:11:12,771 Cora Jade. I get what you're trying to do. 220 00:11:12,805 --> 00:11:15,305 -I'll mend the fences for you. -[Booker] Thank you. 221 00:11:15,338 --> 00:11:18,305 [Vic] Roxanne Perez taking down her former role model. 222 00:11:20,488 --> 00:11:22,288 [Corey] Natural evolution of things. 223 00:11:22,321 --> 00:11:24,571 You look up to somebody until you can overtake them. 224 00:11:24,605 --> 00:11:26,738 That's what Perez is trying to do tonight. 225 00:11:26,771 --> 00:11:29,155 [Vic] Oh, ho-ho! A little throwback action. 226 00:11:29,188 --> 00:11:30,105 [Booker laughs] 227 00:11:30,138 --> 00:11:30,971 [screams] 228 00:11:31,005 --> 00:11:32,805 [Vic] She has got to pay. 229 00:11:33,738 --> 00:11:38,338 The Prodigy going to pay for mocking Bayley. 230 00:11:38,371 --> 00:11:41,988 And you bring up a great point, Corey, because it just proves how deep 231 00:11:42,021 --> 00:11:44,655 the NXT women's division has gotten. 232 00:11:44,688 --> 00:11:46,005 [Corey] No doubt about it. 233 00:11:46,038 --> 00:11:48,471 But right now it's Bayley who needs a little help 234 00:11:48,505 --> 00:11:51,638 from the current division in the form of its champion, Giulia. 235 00:11:51,671 --> 00:11:53,871 Perez able to put the brakes on just in time. 236 00:11:53,905 --> 00:11:56,788 [Booker] You don't want to play with somebody like Bayley. 237 00:11:56,821 --> 00:12:00,655 She's a pro. She's a general inside that square circle. I give her that. 238 00:12:00,688 --> 00:12:03,238 [Vic] Tag made. Cora Jade now legal for her team. 239 00:12:03,938 --> 00:12:05,438 Cora Jade charging right in. 240 00:12:05,471 --> 00:12:06,855 [Booker] Ooh! Beautiful. 241 00:12:06,888 --> 00:12:10,454 [Vic] It is not looking great if you are Bayley. 242 00:12:10,488 --> 00:12:14,038 Nice! Springboard moonsault, into it a cover for Jade. 243 00:12:14,071 --> 00:12:16,655 -Hook of the leg, and near fall. -[screams] 244 00:12:16,688 --> 00:12:19,288 [Booker] You best friends [indistinct] in the middle of this ring. 245 00:12:19,321 --> 00:12:20,704 I'm talking about tag team… 246 00:12:20,738 --> 00:12:23,838 Check this out. Check it out. Beautiful, beautiful moonsault. 247 00:12:25,204 --> 00:12:28,771 [Vic] And Bayley right now in a world of trouble, 248 00:12:28,805 --> 00:12:30,321 as Cora Jade… 249 00:12:30,355 --> 00:12:34,555 You know, she's enjoying every inch of what she is doing to Bayley 250 00:12:34,588 --> 00:12:36,305 in this moment in this match-up, 251 00:12:36,338 --> 00:12:40,221 kicking us off tonight live on NXT from Atlanta. 252 00:12:41,388 --> 00:12:44,971 Yuu can hear the NXT Universe behind us, trying to rally behind Bayley, 253 00:12:45,005 --> 00:12:47,655 -who desperately needs to make a tag. -[Booker] Wow! 254 00:12:47,688 --> 00:12:50,405 [Vic] And again, you talk about being friends, Book. 255 00:12:50,438 --> 00:12:54,688 It was Perez and Jade who are former NXT women's tag team champions. 256 00:12:54,721 --> 00:12:56,371 They do know how to get it done. 257 00:12:56,405 --> 00:12:59,305 And that's smart strategy, Corey, to your point earlier. 258 00:12:59,338 --> 00:13:00,871 But wait a minute! 259 00:13:00,905 --> 00:13:02,271 Bayley-to-Belly. 260 00:13:02,305 --> 00:13:03,805 [Corey] How smart was it, Vic? 261 00:13:03,838 --> 00:13:06,688 [Vic] But so much taken out of Bayley. 262 00:13:06,721 --> 00:13:09,971 [Booker] That was a big shot right there Bayley just landed, Vic. 263 00:13:11,021 --> 00:13:13,105 [Vic] Bayley-to-Belly that Bayley has used 264 00:13:13,138 --> 00:13:14,738 to great success over the years. 265 00:13:14,771 --> 00:13:16,255 Tag made, Perez is in. 266 00:13:16,288 --> 00:13:20,138 And here comes the NXT women's champion. 267 00:13:20,171 --> 00:13:23,255 Giulia, a little matrix, and she fires right back. 268 00:13:23,288 --> 00:13:24,871 [Booker] Chess match here, Vic. 269 00:13:24,905 --> 00:13:26,788 Giulia's been waiting on the outside, 270 00:13:26,821 --> 00:13:28,704 and again, it was Giulia who called her shots, 271 00:13:28,738 --> 00:13:30,555 said she needed to prove herself, her worth. 272 00:13:30,588 --> 00:13:31,871 She did that at New Year's Eve. 273 00:13:31,905 --> 00:13:34,888 [Corey] How many times you been punched during a game of chess, Book? 274 00:13:34,921 --> 00:13:37,405 [Booker] Depends on who you're playing with. 275 00:13:37,438 --> 00:13:38,621 Beautiful! 276 00:13:38,655 --> 00:13:40,121 [Booker and Corey laughing] 277 00:13:40,155 --> 00:13:42,204 [Vic] Perez Right now in a world of hurt. 278 00:13:42,238 --> 00:13:44,105 Much like Bayley was moments ago. 279 00:13:44,138 --> 00:13:46,055 The tide has turned because of Giulia. 280 00:13:46,088 --> 00:13:47,305 Perez charging in. 281 00:13:47,338 --> 00:13:49,505 Oh, she got it caught right in the mush. 282 00:13:49,538 --> 00:13:52,204 [Booker] Give it up Giulia, becoming the NXT women's champion. 283 00:13:52,238 --> 00:13:54,988 A goal that she's been working on for quite some time. 284 00:13:55,021 --> 00:13:56,138 Here we go! 285 00:13:56,755 --> 00:13:58,871 -Beautiful! -[Vic] Drop kick connects. 286 00:13:58,905 --> 00:14:01,488 -Into the cover. For the victory. -[crowd] One, two… 287 00:14:01,521 --> 00:14:04,088 [Vic] Perez getting that right shoulder up. 288 00:14:04,121 --> 00:14:06,005 And look, when it comes to Giulia, 289 00:14:06,038 --> 00:14:08,388 and she does the media that she's been doing, 290 00:14:08,421 --> 00:14:11,638 talking to all sorts of different outlets, talks about wanting to be champion. 291 00:14:11,671 --> 00:14:13,471 A tag was made. Perez is legal. 292 00:14:13,505 --> 00:14:15,271 Giulia now sensing it, realizing it. 293 00:14:15,305 --> 00:14:18,738 Oh! Miscommunication. Champion from behind. 294 00:14:18,771 --> 00:14:21,271 -[Booker] Oh, no, no, no. -[Vic] Still not enough. 295 00:14:21,305 --> 00:14:23,738 Giulia's so happy to represent this brand. 296 00:14:23,771 --> 00:14:25,421 Big knee under the jaw. 297 00:14:25,454 --> 00:14:28,221 And we would represent it tonight with a big victory. 298 00:14:28,255 --> 00:14:30,871 -And Perez breaking it up. -[Corey] Oh, ho-ho. 299 00:14:30,905 --> 00:14:33,371 [Booker] Beautiful tag team work right there, Vic. 300 00:14:33,405 --> 00:14:36,138 [Vic] And here comes Bayley. All four women in the ring. 301 00:14:36,171 --> 00:14:37,988 Everything's starting to break down. 302 00:14:38,021 --> 00:14:40,055 [Corey] Starting to look like last week. 303 00:14:40,088 --> 00:14:41,421 [Vic] And the week before. 304 00:14:41,454 --> 00:14:43,038 Especially when it comes to these four. 305 00:14:43,071 --> 00:14:44,638 A lot of animosity. 306 00:14:47,438 --> 00:14:50,838 [Corey] Flying first into the barricade Keep your eyes on Cora Jade. 307 00:14:50,871 --> 00:14:53,405 [Vic] Looking for that DDT. Giulia trying to counter, she did. 308 00:14:53,438 --> 00:14:56,671 Giulia big head butt right under the jaw, rocking-- 309 00:14:56,704 --> 00:14:58,805 [Booker] Cora Jade is confused right now. 310 00:14:58,838 --> 00:15:01,805 [Vic] Jade is down. Is Jade out? Tag. 311 00:15:01,838 --> 00:15:06,188 And you've seen Bayley on SmackDown deliver this time and time again, Graves. 312 00:15:06,221 --> 00:15:07,938 [Corey] From the top, turnbuckle! 313 00:15:08,971 --> 00:15:11,204 Flying elbow on the money. 314 00:15:11,238 --> 00:15:13,138 -Cover… -[crowd] One, two, three. 315 00:15:13,171 --> 00:15:16,371 -[Vic] Bayley, Giulia, stand tall tonight. -[bell dings] 316 00:15:16,405 --> 00:15:17,854 ["Role Model" playing] 317 00:15:17,888 --> 00:15:19,621 [Vic] Here are your winners. 318 00:15:19,655 --> 00:15:23,005 The team-up of the NXT women's champion, Giulia, 319 00:15:23,038 --> 00:15:26,738 and Bayley! 320 00:15:26,771 --> 00:15:30,305 I'll say it again. What a way to kick off NXT live tonight 321 00:15:30,338 --> 00:15:31,854 here in Atlanta. 322 00:15:31,888 --> 00:15:35,354 Perez not happy with the results of this one. 323 00:15:35,388 --> 00:15:37,171 But back to this, Corey. 324 00:15:37,204 --> 00:15:38,321 Picture perfect. 325 00:15:38,354 --> 00:15:41,138 [Corey] The closing moments, Bayley doesn't miss. 326 00:15:41,171 --> 00:15:43,688 An elbow right to the sternum of Cora Jade. 327 00:15:43,721 --> 00:15:44,555 [bell dings] 328 00:15:44,588 --> 00:15:47,038 And a big "W" for Bayley and Giulia. 329 00:15:49,204 --> 00:15:53,321 [Vic] Well, Bayley is in the presence, remembering her past 330 00:15:53,354 --> 00:15:56,988 and perhaps thinking about her future. 331 00:16:02,088 --> 00:16:04,438 [Eddy] Like my people have for centuries, 332 00:16:04,471 --> 00:16:08,038 I've been overlooked in NXT. But I chose to stand up, 333 00:16:08,071 --> 00:16:11,571 and I forced my way into the NXT Championship picture, 334 00:16:11,604 --> 00:16:13,571 and I proved that I belong. 335 00:16:14,638 --> 00:16:17,671 I hear the sounds of my ancestors. 336 00:16:17,704 --> 00:16:19,538 A great responsibility of any man 337 00:16:19,655 --> 00:16:22,471 will exercise his mind with suffering, 338 00:16:22,505 --> 00:16:25,871 subject his muscles and his bones to hard work, 339 00:16:25,905 --> 00:16:28,104 and expose his body to hunger, 340 00:16:28,138 --> 00:16:31,638 place obstacles in the paths of his deeds, 341 00:16:31,671 --> 00:16:35,104 so as to stimulate his mind, harden his nature, 342 00:16:35,138 --> 00:16:37,238 and improve wherever he is lost. 343 00:16:37,271 --> 00:16:39,321 So, you can try to write Eddy Thorpe off, 344 00:16:39,354 --> 00:16:41,438 but understand I didn't write back. 345 00:16:43,438 --> 00:16:45,971 My destiny will not be a matter of chance. 346 00:16:46,088 --> 00:16:48,888 I will make my mark in NXT. 347 00:16:48,921 --> 00:16:52,305 And NXT will understand that Eddy Thorpe 348 00:16:52,338 --> 00:16:54,805 cannot be broken. 349 00:16:58,021 --> 00:17:02,738 [Vic] Well, from Monday Night Raw to NXT, A-Town Down Under is here. 350 00:17:02,771 --> 00:17:06,805 And in moments, The Grayson Waller Effect returns to NXT 351 00:17:06,838 --> 00:17:08,905 with the NXT Champion, Oba Femi. 352 00:17:08,938 --> 00:17:11,071 It's live. It's next. 353 00:17:14,754 --> 00:17:16,405 [Mike Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, 354 00:17:16,438 --> 00:17:22,305 please welcome the host of The Grayson Waller Effect, 355 00:17:22,338 --> 00:17:28,271 Austin Theory and Grayson Waller! 356 00:17:28,305 --> 00:17:32,305 ["Eye on the Prize" playing] 357 00:17:39,155 --> 00:17:42,488 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Grayson Waller Effect. 358 00:17:42,521 --> 00:17:44,355 [crowd booing] 359 00:17:44,388 --> 00:17:47,504 Wow. I was gonna say, before we start, 360 00:17:47,538 --> 00:17:51,088 what about a shoutout to Atlanta's favorite son, Austin Theory? 361 00:17:51,121 --> 00:17:54,021 [crowd cheering] 362 00:17:54,055 --> 00:17:55,938 Hey! 363 00:17:55,971 --> 00:17:58,205 [crowd chanting] 364 00:18:02,521 --> 00:18:04,405 Yes, sir! Yes, sir! 365 00:18:04,438 --> 00:18:08,705 Hey, last night, we were partying with Quavo and 2 Chainz. 366 00:18:10,271 --> 00:18:13,705 But tonight, the party continues. 367 00:18:13,738 --> 00:18:17,221 -[crowd cheering] -A-Town down! 368 00:18:17,254 --> 00:18:19,771 Under! 369 00:18:19,805 --> 00:18:22,254 Hey, ATL, 'cause they can't spell the full word. 370 00:18:22,288 --> 00:18:24,338 But that's okay tonight. My guest… 371 00:18:24,371 --> 00:18:26,838 [crowd booing] 372 00:18:26,871 --> 00:18:30,321 Everyone's talking about him. The WWE Universe is talking about him. 373 00:18:30,355 --> 00:18:32,371 The boys backstage keep talking about him. 374 00:18:32,405 --> 00:18:36,171 Let's meet him. He's the new NXT Champion. 375 00:18:36,205 --> 00:18:38,071 He is The Ruler. 376 00:18:38,105 --> 00:18:42,971 He is Oba Femi! 377 00:18:43,088 --> 00:18:47,088 ["Hands of Fate" playing] 378 00:19:07,004 --> 00:19:12,521 [Vic] Booker, this is someone you tapped, the first time you saw him, 379 00:19:12,554 --> 00:19:16,155 as the ruler, the dominator, 380 00:19:16,188 --> 00:19:19,638 the NXT Champion, that he would take it all over. 381 00:19:19,671 --> 00:19:23,971 [Booker T] I didn't doubt it. I said this guy could be champion in any era. 382 00:19:24,004 --> 00:19:29,588 I don't care if it's the '70s, the '80s, '90s, 2000s and above, 383 00:19:29,621 --> 00:19:33,304 this guy is truly The Ruler, the conqueror, 384 00:19:33,338 --> 00:19:35,071 Oba Femi! 385 00:19:35,105 --> 00:19:36,605 Oh, yes, man! 386 00:19:36,638 --> 00:19:40,638 -[screaming] -[crowd cheering] 387 00:19:46,738 --> 00:19:50,471 [crowd chanting] Oba! Oba! Oba! 388 00:19:52,754 --> 00:19:56,504 [Booker T] Oh, man, dawg. Oh, man. 389 00:19:56,538 --> 00:19:59,138 Welcome, Champ. 390 00:20:02,738 --> 00:20:05,188 -[crowd cheering] -Yeah, give him the applause. 391 00:20:05,221 --> 00:20:08,155 He's got a funny little dance. It's pretty nice. 392 00:20:08,188 --> 00:20:10,671 [cheering continues] 393 00:20:10,705 --> 00:20:14,571 Just don't get too excited. You know, the fans in Atlanta aren't that smart. 394 00:20:14,605 --> 00:20:18,721 -[crowd booing] -Whoa, whoa, whoa. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. 395 00:20:18,754 --> 00:20:22,021 Less than two years on NXT, already the NXT Champion. 396 00:20:22,054 --> 00:20:23,221 Never mind the fact, 397 00:20:23,254 --> 00:20:26,355 you're the longest-reigning North American Champion in history. 398 00:20:26,388 --> 00:20:29,571 You must be used to having that championship on your shoulder, lad. 399 00:20:29,605 --> 00:20:32,871 Oh, no. Yes, I am very used to it. 400 00:20:32,905 --> 00:20:36,655 The NXT Championship is exactly where it needs to be. 401 00:20:36,688 --> 00:20:40,271 -[crowd chanting] Austin Theory! -You guys want me to talk? 402 00:20:40,304 --> 00:20:43,788 [crowd cheering] 403 00:20:43,821 --> 00:20:48,121 Hey, this man right here started NXT at 24 years old. 404 00:20:48,155 --> 00:20:51,171 And ever since then, he has been taking over. 405 00:20:51,205 --> 00:20:53,471 [crowd cheering] 406 00:20:53,504 --> 00:20:57,004 Hey, which kind of reminds me of someone. 407 00:20:57,038 --> 00:21:00,838 But coming from the youngest United States Champion of all time… 408 00:21:00,871 --> 00:21:03,671 [crowd cheering] 409 00:21:03,705 --> 00:21:09,771 …everyone in here, man, they see you as a main eventer on the main roster. 410 00:21:09,804 --> 00:21:12,155 -[crowd cheering] -It's true, it's true. 411 00:21:12,188 --> 00:21:14,621 But the thing is, 412 00:21:14,655 --> 00:21:20,638 is there's two guys right here that do not see that at all. 413 00:21:20,671 --> 00:21:22,771 [crowd jeering] 414 00:21:25,238 --> 00:21:28,271 So… so, that's why you invited me here. 415 00:21:28,304 --> 00:21:33,971 You invited me on your show to tell me you don't see my potential. 416 00:21:34,004 --> 00:21:35,671 That's very funny, because, uh, 417 00:21:35,705 --> 00:21:38,738 I never saw either of you as an NXT Champion. 418 00:21:38,771 --> 00:21:42,238 [crowd exclaiming] 419 00:21:43,304 --> 00:21:44,905 And I was right. 420 00:21:44,938 --> 00:21:48,138 Because neither of you have ever been NXT Champion. 421 00:21:48,171 --> 00:21:51,054 I think it's safe to say that, in two years, 422 00:21:51,088 --> 00:21:55,238 I've accomplished more than the both of you in NXT, combined. 423 00:21:55,355 --> 00:21:57,538 [crowd exclaiming] 424 00:21:57,571 --> 00:22:01,905 Hey, don't get it twisted over, okay? 425 00:22:01,938 --> 00:22:05,121 I understand what you've done here. You've done a lot of things on NXT. 426 00:22:05,155 --> 00:22:07,438 But you're here tonight because I wanna see it for myself. 427 00:22:07,471 --> 00:22:10,471 I wanna know if the hype is real. Yeah? 428 00:22:10,504 --> 00:22:13,838 'Cause there's levels to this game. And, yeah, you're the NXT Champion. 429 00:22:13,871 --> 00:22:16,471 But Wrestlemania XL, A-Town Down Under, 430 00:22:16,504 --> 00:22:19,271 standing on top of a ladder, WWE Tag Team Champions, 431 00:22:19,304 --> 00:22:22,038 while you're in the suite with your little NXT jacket on, 432 00:22:22,071 --> 00:22:25,288 sipping on a juice box, hoping, wishing, and praying 433 00:22:25,321 --> 00:22:28,705 that one day, you'll do what we can do. 434 00:22:28,738 --> 00:22:32,004 [crowd jeering] 435 00:22:34,438 --> 00:22:37,105 Hey, Oba, I want you to think about this one. 436 00:22:38,171 --> 00:22:42,455 When the ink was drying on your NXT contract, 437 00:22:42,488 --> 00:22:46,821 Austin Theory had already competed in three WrestleManias. 438 00:22:47,721 --> 00:22:53,038 Actually… Actually, four, but who's counting, you know? 439 00:22:53,071 --> 00:22:57,638 But let's talk about you, man. You went to a great high school. 440 00:22:57,671 --> 00:22:59,888 You had a full ride from Alabama. 441 00:22:59,921 --> 00:23:04,738 -And, now, you are the NXT Champion. -[grunts] 442 00:23:06,004 --> 00:23:09,938 But me and Grayson Waller aren't in NXT. 443 00:23:09,971 --> 00:23:12,171 We're on Monday Night Raw. 444 00:23:12,205 --> 00:23:16,105 And when it comes to Monday Night Raw, or SmackDown, 445 00:23:16,138 --> 00:23:17,754 that's the big leagues. 446 00:23:17,788 --> 00:23:20,738 And a guy like you, we've seen it a million times. 447 00:23:20,771 --> 00:23:24,188 A top draft pick, someone like you ends up in catering, 448 00:23:24,221 --> 00:23:29,605 and six months later, your ass is on the indies trying to sell T-shirts. 449 00:23:30,455 --> 00:23:32,004 But, meanwhile-- 450 00:23:32,038 --> 00:23:34,538 -[crowd chanting] Turn on Grayson! -Hey, hold on here. 451 00:23:34,571 --> 00:23:39,955 [crowd continues chanting] Turn on Grayson! 452 00:23:44,438 --> 00:23:46,071 [Theory] You guys ready? 453 00:23:46,105 --> 00:23:48,254 -You guys ready? Here-- -Don't turn on me! 454 00:23:48,288 --> 00:23:52,155 Hey! Don't turn on me, dude! Don't turn on me! 455 00:23:52,188 --> 00:23:54,171 -[crowd jeering] -Hey. 456 00:23:54,205 --> 00:23:57,471 All I'm saying to you is, is A-Town Down Under, 457 00:23:57,504 --> 00:23:59,754 we've traveled all around the world, 458 00:23:59,788 --> 00:24:04,421 and all me and him do is create unforgettable moments. 459 00:24:05,488 --> 00:24:06,605 Moments. 460 00:24:10,121 --> 00:24:14,321 So you guys have all this talk about being champions 461 00:24:14,355 --> 00:24:16,738 and climbing the ladder at WrestleMania. 462 00:24:18,021 --> 00:24:21,088 But after everything is said and done, I don't see no titles. 463 00:24:21,138 --> 00:24:22,771 [crowd booing] 464 00:24:22,838 --> 00:24:25,771 And that's your problem. That's exactly why the both of you 465 00:24:25,804 --> 00:24:28,821 are where you are right now because of your big mouths, 466 00:24:29,371 --> 00:24:32,971 your lips, especially you, Waller, especially you, your lips 467 00:24:33,288 --> 00:24:36,355 keep trying to write checks that your hands can't cash. 468 00:24:37,705 --> 00:24:39,338 Do you think I got here… 469 00:24:39,421 --> 00:24:42,038 Do you think I got to where I am by running my mouth? 470 00:24:42,071 --> 00:24:45,405 I'm building a dynasty here, brick by brick. 471 00:24:45,438 --> 00:24:47,455 -[crowd] Hoo! -Trust me, 472 00:24:47,738 --> 00:24:50,188 -it will be built. -[crowd] Hoo! 473 00:24:50,571 --> 00:24:51,771 Well, you know what? 474 00:24:55,004 --> 00:24:56,088 You like moments? 475 00:24:57,438 --> 00:24:58,804 You like PLEs? 476 00:24:59,655 --> 00:25:01,554 You like title opportunities? 477 00:25:02,171 --> 00:25:03,221 Here's one for you. 478 00:25:03,754 --> 00:25:06,121 Two weeks, Washington, D.C. 479 00:25:06,655 --> 00:25:09,338 February 15, Vengeance Day. 480 00:25:09,371 --> 00:25:10,705 [crowd cheering] 481 00:25:13,938 --> 00:25:17,871 Now the question is, which one of you will step up? 482 00:25:18,088 --> 00:25:19,405 [crowd cheering] 483 00:25:22,188 --> 00:25:23,721 Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay. 484 00:25:24,955 --> 00:25:26,655 I don't speak for my boy Theory, 485 00:25:27,605 --> 00:25:29,938 but you got to understand something, Oba. 486 00:25:29,971 --> 00:25:34,304 I've stood in front of the best, Cena, Owens, Rhodes 487 00:25:34,338 --> 00:25:36,188 and I've never taken a step back. 488 00:25:36,221 --> 00:25:38,738 I want that NXT championship life. 489 00:25:38,771 --> 00:25:41,054 I want that. Let's do it. I'm not stressing it-- 490 00:25:41,188 --> 00:25:42,288 Hey. 491 00:25:43,721 --> 00:25:44,804 Hey, who's this? 492 00:25:44,921 --> 00:25:46,771 Okay, okay. 493 00:25:46,855 --> 00:25:47,905 Hold on. 494 00:25:47,988 --> 00:25:52,038 Let's dial back before things get too out of hand. 495 00:25:52,788 --> 00:25:55,054 I just wanted to come out here 496 00:25:55,088 --> 00:25:57,621 to remind you again, Oba, 497 00:25:58,355 --> 00:26:00,054 that as much as you would love to, 498 00:26:00,338 --> 00:26:03,188 you don't make the matches around here, 499 00:26:03,571 --> 00:26:04,571 I do. 500 00:26:04,605 --> 00:26:05,905 [crowd booing] 501 00:26:06,221 --> 00:26:07,588 -So-- -["Locked In" playing] 502 00:26:07,621 --> 00:26:09,105 [crowd cheering] 503 00:26:14,405 --> 00:26:16,588 [crowd chanting "Whoop that, Trick"] 504 00:26:16,671 --> 00:26:19,804 -Trick, what are you doing? -That title's mine and you know it. 505 00:26:19,838 --> 00:26:21,321 [crowd continues chanting] 506 00:26:21,355 --> 00:26:22,304 [Booker T] Uh-huh. 507 00:26:23,455 --> 00:26:24,871 [inaudible] 508 00:26:25,371 --> 00:26:26,605 [Booker T] That's right. 509 00:26:29,254 --> 00:26:30,504 Oh, yeah. 510 00:26:32,605 --> 00:26:34,088 [crowd continues chanting] 511 00:26:37,871 --> 00:26:39,054 [crowd cheering] 512 00:26:39,138 --> 00:26:41,038 [Joseph] Oh, Trick not playing around. 513 00:26:41,605 --> 00:26:42,855 Just wiped out Theory. 514 00:26:43,638 --> 00:26:47,304 [Graves] A-Town Down Under, trying to get a jump on Trick Williams there, 515 00:26:47,338 --> 00:26:48,471 sent to the outside. 516 00:26:48,504 --> 00:26:50,771 -[Joseph] Wait a minute. -[Booker T] Oh, baby! 517 00:26:50,804 --> 00:26:52,905 [Joseph] A thunderous Fall From Grace. 518 00:26:54,671 --> 00:26:55,955 [Booker T] Oh, man, dawg! 519 00:26:57,971 --> 00:27:01,271 [Joseph] And Trick Williams is supposed to compete against Wes Lee, 520 00:27:01,321 --> 00:27:02,388 not later tonight. 521 00:27:02,421 --> 00:27:05,355 Guys, he's supposed to compete against Wes Lee, next. 522 00:27:05,771 --> 00:27:08,171 [crowd chants "Hoo!"] 523 00:27:11,188 --> 00:27:14,371 Izzi Dame, the WWE Universe wants to know 524 00:27:14,588 --> 00:27:17,588 what is going on between you and the D'Angelo Family. 525 00:27:18,021 --> 00:27:20,155 Specifically Tony D'Angelo. 526 00:27:20,538 --> 00:27:23,738 Oh, Sarah I'm sure you and everyone 527 00:27:23,771 --> 00:27:26,438 does want to know what's going on between me and Tony. 528 00:27:26,971 --> 00:27:29,188 But sorry to say, there's nothing going on. 529 00:27:29,304 --> 00:27:31,054 Honestly, me and Tony aren't even friends. 530 00:27:31,138 --> 00:27:33,605 We just share a common enemy in Shawn Spears. 531 00:27:34,038 --> 00:27:38,405 Long story short, Tony came to my defense when Spears was stalking me. 532 00:27:38,788 --> 00:27:41,155 So I made sure he got to keep that title a little longer. 533 00:27:41,188 --> 00:27:43,671 Bada bing bada boom, that's it. Good night, the end-- 534 00:27:43,705 --> 00:27:45,504 Whoa, whoa. Hang on a minute. 535 00:27:45,538 --> 00:27:46,655 [crowd booing] 536 00:27:46,688 --> 00:27:49,121 What do you mean there's nothing going on? 537 00:27:49,721 --> 00:27:51,621 Izzi, you're a liar. 538 00:27:51,921 --> 00:27:52,821 Liar? 539 00:27:52,921 --> 00:27:54,554 I should be standing here 540 00:27:54,638 --> 00:27:56,971 The North American Champion, but I'm not 541 00:27:57,705 --> 00:28:00,254 all because you've got this weird situation going on 542 00:28:00,355 --> 00:28:03,788 and look at you standing there with that smirk on your face 543 00:28:03,821 --> 00:28:05,788 -like a real-- -Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay. 544 00:28:06,071 --> 00:28:08,705 Tough guy, we got a problem here, huh? 545 00:28:09,721 --> 00:28:11,504 You don't talk to a lady like that. 546 00:28:11,838 --> 00:28:13,105 Shut your mouth. Listen. 547 00:28:13,138 --> 00:28:15,971 I don't want to talk to Tony Ds lackey, okay? 548 00:28:16,105 --> 00:28:17,754 Why don't you go shine his shoes, 549 00:28:17,788 --> 00:28:20,554 or keep the car warm and get out of my face. 550 00:28:20,888 --> 00:28:22,888 I'm warming up this hand… [inaudible] 551 00:28:22,938 --> 00:28:25,971 [crosstalk] 552 00:28:32,388 --> 00:28:34,988 [Joseph] Things getting very interesting to our left. 553 00:28:35,071 --> 00:28:37,188 Officials are there, but also the officials 554 00:28:37,221 --> 00:28:39,905 are are here ringside, checking on Trick Williams 555 00:28:39,988 --> 00:28:42,971 because Trick Williams again was scheduled for a match 556 00:28:43,021 --> 00:28:45,821 against Wes Lee here in moments and throughout the break, 557 00:28:45,855 --> 00:28:48,405 he was telling the officials, Corey, he's fine. 558 00:28:48,455 --> 00:28:51,105 He still wants to compete and here comes his opponent. 559 00:28:51,188 --> 00:28:54,371 [Graves] I think Trick may be a little too tough for his own good tonight. 560 00:28:54,405 --> 00:28:56,188 ["Assemble" playing] 561 00:28:58,455 --> 00:28:59,504 [bell dings] 562 00:28:59,538 --> 00:29:02,838 [ring announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 563 00:29:03,438 --> 00:29:06,621 Introducing first, accompanied by Tyson Dupont, 564 00:29:06,671 --> 00:29:10,855 and Tyriek Igwe, Wes Lee. 565 00:29:13,788 --> 00:29:17,205 [Graves] Wes Lee is smiling like a butcher's dog right now. 566 00:29:26,738 --> 00:29:29,771 [Joseph] Would you be smiling, Corey? I mean, he's got to be confident. 567 00:29:29,821 --> 00:29:31,421 Trick Williams just got dropped. 568 00:29:31,455 --> 00:29:34,004 I mean, what the hell, Booker, was Trick thinking? 569 00:29:34,171 --> 00:29:35,988 [Booker T] How many times have I said it, Vic? 570 00:29:36,121 --> 00:29:39,355 Concern yourself with business that concerns you. 571 00:29:39,388 --> 00:29:41,538 That's what Trick Williams should have done. 572 00:29:41,588 --> 00:29:43,338 [Joseph] And look at that dropkick. 573 00:29:43,371 --> 00:29:46,721 And, Corey, notice Trick right now off the power bomb, that as well. 574 00:29:46,754 --> 00:29:47,721 Trick is not 100% 575 00:29:47,754 --> 00:29:50,438 [Graves] When you're driven from as high up as Trick Williams was 576 00:29:50,488 --> 00:29:53,038 by a man as powerful as Oba Femi, 577 00:29:53,071 --> 00:29:56,071 It's going to do serious damage to your back to your ribs 578 00:29:56,105 --> 00:29:58,455 and your ability to breathe. Wes Lee knows that, 579 00:29:58,605 --> 00:30:00,955 and Wes is gonna enjoy the spoils. 580 00:30:01,004 --> 00:30:03,355 [Joseph] Well, these two on a collision course. 581 00:30:03,388 --> 00:30:04,371 One, two, three… 582 00:30:04,405 --> 00:30:06,871 [Joseph] Since we were in Saint Louis, Booker, last October, 583 00:30:06,905 --> 00:30:08,905 remember, it was Lee who called out Trick Williams, 584 00:30:08,938 --> 00:30:10,504 Trick was champion at the time. 585 00:30:10,538 --> 00:30:11,754 Didn't like being interrupted. 586 00:30:11,855 --> 00:30:15,821 Both have championship dreams as Trick's trying to fight back. 587 00:30:15,855 --> 00:30:18,955 [Booker T] He is trying to fight back, and like you said, it was inevitable, 588 00:30:18,988 --> 00:30:21,205 these two beating in the middle of this ring. 589 00:30:21,238 --> 00:30:23,671 I mean, it was unfortunate that Wes Lee went down 590 00:30:23,705 --> 00:30:25,788 with that back injury, and Trick Williams 591 00:30:26,088 --> 00:30:29,554 just slid right in that back door and became champion. 592 00:30:29,655 --> 00:30:30,738 There's some animosity. 593 00:30:30,988 --> 00:30:32,621 [Joseph] Now, Trick firing away. 594 00:30:32,688 --> 00:30:34,455 [Graves] Trick Williams, teeing off 595 00:30:34,588 --> 00:30:37,754 on the much-fresher Wes Lee, but, Book, think about this, 596 00:30:37,838 --> 00:30:41,121 when Wes Lee went down with back surgery, all he had to do 597 00:30:41,171 --> 00:30:44,321 was sit at home and think, to re-strategize, 598 00:30:44,355 --> 00:30:46,171 to replant his career trajectory. 599 00:30:46,388 --> 00:30:48,871 Wes Lee came back hungrier and sharper than ever. 600 00:30:48,905 --> 00:30:50,938 It may have been a blessing in disguise. 601 00:30:51,004 --> 00:30:53,088 [Booker T] They say, time off, is your worst enemy. 602 00:30:53,138 --> 00:30:55,105 -Hold on, hold on- -[Joseph] Cover, hook or leg. 603 00:30:55,138 --> 00:30:57,571 And that's a great point, because if anyone knows 604 00:30:57,605 --> 00:30:59,821 what back pain feels like, It's Wes Lee. 605 00:30:59,888 --> 00:31:02,638 Wes Lee saw what happened. He's been targeting the back. 606 00:31:02,754 --> 00:31:05,388 He's been targeting the ribs of Trick Williams 607 00:31:05,421 --> 00:31:06,721 since this matchup began. 608 00:31:06,771 --> 00:31:10,355 [Booker T] Yeah, with that time off, it seemed to have motivated Wes Lee 609 00:31:10,388 --> 00:31:13,838 because this is a different Wes Lee that we are used to seeing, Vic. 610 00:31:14,671 --> 00:31:18,121 [Joseph] When it comes to Trick, we've talked about the emotion, Book, 611 00:31:18,205 --> 00:31:20,455 and you were okay with that aggressive side. 612 00:31:20,538 --> 00:31:24,071 Coming out in Trick, but it doesn't seem to be paying off here tonight. 613 00:31:24,138 --> 00:31:27,304 [Booker T] No, I think sometimes you can definitely put yourself 614 00:31:27,338 --> 00:31:28,955 in a bad position, I always say, 615 00:31:29,121 --> 00:31:32,038 you put yourself in a position, something can happen. 616 00:31:32,088 --> 00:31:34,205 Just like what happened here tonight, with Oba Femi. 617 00:31:34,254 --> 00:31:37,455 [Graves] Wes Lee, perched on the top turnbuckle, target acquired. 618 00:31:38,288 --> 00:31:40,771 -[Joseph] Oh, Trick. -[Graves] Wow! 619 00:31:40,855 --> 00:31:44,088 [Joseph] Showcasing some strength, and oh, right to the ribs. 620 00:31:44,121 --> 00:31:46,254 -Look at Wes Lee. -[Booker T] That's smart. 621 00:31:46,288 --> 00:31:47,288 That's smart, Vic. 622 00:31:47,321 --> 00:31:50,038 [Joseph] Corey, I want to come off something that Booker just said, 623 00:31:50,088 --> 00:31:52,088 who gained an aggressive side while they were out, 624 00:31:52,121 --> 00:31:54,571 while they were recouping for back injury. It was Wes Lee. 625 00:31:54,605 --> 00:31:57,355 He's much more dangerous, and more dangerous than ever-- 626 00:31:57,388 --> 00:31:59,754 -[Graves] Cover here. And a nearfall. -[Joseph] Hook of the leg. 627 00:31:59,788 --> 00:32:01,088 [Graves] I agree with you. 628 00:32:01,121 --> 00:32:03,688 I think this is the best Wes Lee we have ever seen. 629 00:32:03,721 --> 00:32:06,054 Wes has his eye on the top of the mountain, 630 00:32:06,088 --> 00:32:09,921 and he knows that path runs right through the former NXT champion, Trick Williams. 631 00:32:10,004 --> 00:32:13,105 [Booker] A much more calculated, Wes Lee seems like 632 00:32:13,621 --> 00:32:16,355 he's thinking about everything he's doing. Hold on. 633 00:32:17,221 --> 00:32:18,688 [Vic] Trick's starting to get angry. 634 00:32:18,771 --> 00:32:22,821 Back to his feet. Big right hand, fired back with another one. Trying to get back. 635 00:32:23,638 --> 00:32:25,971 And he just slapped Wes again! 636 00:32:26,054 --> 00:32:29,238 He slapped Wes so hard there was a welt on Lee's face. 637 00:32:29,321 --> 00:32:32,471 Even two-time Grammy nominee Redman gave him a count out. 638 00:32:32,554 --> 00:32:35,421 But right back to the lower back, look out. 639 00:32:37,071 --> 00:32:39,471 [Corey] Things are about to go from bad to worse 640 00:32:39,504 --> 00:32:42,021 -for Trick Williams -[Vic] You could say that one more time. 641 00:32:42,054 --> 00:32:43,288 [all exclaiming] 642 00:32:43,321 --> 00:32:45,455 Right here on our damn laps. 643 00:32:45,488 --> 00:32:48,655 -Get it back in the ring! -[Corey] Look in that man's eyes, Vic. 644 00:32:48,688 --> 00:32:52,455 Look at that man's eyes. Wes Lee means business. 645 00:32:57,554 --> 00:33:00,355 [Vic] Trick Williams is in dangerous territory right now. 646 00:33:00,438 --> 00:33:04,004 Wes Lee has been dominating Trick, focusing on the lower 647 00:33:04,088 --> 00:33:06,888 back of Trick Williams with a multitude of submissions 648 00:33:06,955 --> 00:33:08,871 moves right now the single-leg grab. 649 00:33:08,905 --> 00:33:13,021 But somehow, some way Trick Williams not giving up. 650 00:33:13,105 --> 00:33:16,921 But that roundhouse kick moments ago almost put the lights out 651 00:33:16,971 --> 00:33:18,054 for Trick Williams. 652 00:33:18,088 --> 00:33:21,471 [Corey] Fortunately, almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades 653 00:33:21,554 --> 00:33:25,355 as the old saying goes. Trick Williams still in this fight somehow. 654 00:33:25,438 --> 00:33:28,321 Again, Wes Lee, we've talked about the documented back injury, 655 00:33:28,405 --> 00:33:32,171 the surgery, knows all about back pain and really, relishes 656 00:33:32,205 --> 00:33:33,971 in hurting others in the same way. 657 00:33:34,054 --> 00:33:37,621 Maybe looking for that knockout blow, Trick Williams going back to the body, 658 00:33:37,655 --> 00:33:39,455 going one more time, throwing some-- 659 00:33:40,088 --> 00:33:43,888 -[Vic] Upper-cut! Just wracked Wes Lee! -[Booker] What a shot! 660 00:33:43,971 --> 00:33:49,254 What a shot from Trick Williams trying to mount a comeback. Beautiful clothesline. 661 00:33:49,338 --> 00:33:52,671 [Vic] Williams, right back in, hoisting up, body slam! 662 00:33:52,754 --> 00:33:55,238 Somehow is blocking out the pain and Graves, 663 00:33:55,321 --> 00:33:58,905 you know, adrenaline will make a man do crazy things. 664 00:33:58,938 --> 00:34:01,688 [Corey] Trick Williams will go to the ends of the Earth 665 00:34:01,771 --> 00:34:04,605 to regain the NXT Championship someday. 666 00:34:04,688 --> 00:34:08,255 Tonight, that means surviving and getting through Wes Lee. 667 00:34:09,138 --> 00:34:11,605 Williams staggering right back over to Lee. 668 00:34:11,688 --> 00:34:13,638 Look on the outside. Tyson and Tarek 669 00:34:13,671 --> 00:34:17,738 looking on as we've seen this in the past. Trick hoisting up 670 00:34:17,821 --> 00:34:22,904 and dropping Wes Lee and now Lee, almost lifeless, center of the ring. 671 00:34:22,988 --> 00:34:26,438 Williams, calling his shot, looking for the knockout blow. 672 00:34:26,521 --> 00:34:28,654 Looking for the big win here tonight. 673 00:34:33,388 --> 00:34:34,855 [crowd booing] 674 00:34:34,888 --> 00:34:36,371 [Vic] Tyson and Tarek 675 00:34:36,454 --> 00:34:42,404 coming to the aid of Wes Lee. Trick not playing around. 676 00:34:42,488 --> 00:34:44,105 Put Wes right back into the ring. 677 00:34:44,188 --> 00:34:45,271 And hey, wait a minute. 678 00:34:48,321 --> 00:34:49,255 Felix Fernandez! 679 00:34:49,338 --> 00:34:51,454 Our official's got his hands full now. 680 00:34:51,538 --> 00:34:53,688 Because Trick don't give a damn who you are. 681 00:34:53,721 --> 00:34:56,488 He is swinging for everybody! 682 00:34:57,305 --> 00:34:58,788 [indistinct shouting] 683 00:35:00,938 --> 00:35:02,505 [all exclaiming] 684 00:35:02,938 --> 00:35:07,371 [Corey] Wes Lee just launched into orbit by Trick Williams. 685 00:35:08,071 --> 00:35:11,938 [Vic] Well, maybe that aggression is paying off right now, Book. Take a look. 686 00:35:11,971 --> 00:35:15,021 [Booker] Take aggression over passive any day of the week. 687 00:35:15,105 --> 00:35:17,705 -Oh, yeah, baby! -[Vic] Trick flying through the air! 688 00:35:18,671 --> 00:35:21,021 [Corey] Trick Williams, like a man possessed. 689 00:35:22,721 --> 00:35:25,538 [Vic] Trick laying it all on the line here tonight 690 00:35:25,621 --> 00:35:28,154 because he just heard about his championship that he wanted. 691 00:35:28,238 --> 00:35:29,838 He's got getting an opportunity. 692 00:35:29,921 --> 00:35:33,738 Ava made a decision. Trick right now, right back in, throwing rights, 693 00:35:33,821 --> 00:35:34,755 throwing lefts. 694 00:35:35,021 --> 00:35:37,488 [Booker] Don't get disqualified, Trick. 695 00:35:37,521 --> 00:35:40,805 [Vic] Where are all these bodies coming from? 696 00:35:40,888 --> 00:35:44,605 The official's got to get some control Trick right now becoming unleashed. 697 00:35:44,688 --> 00:35:50,321 Trick! That's going to cost him. That's gonna cost Trick big time. 698 00:35:50,355 --> 00:35:51,571 [bell dinging] 699 00:35:52,721 --> 00:35:54,371 [Booker] I called it. 700 00:35:54,404 --> 00:35:55,805 [crowd groaning] 701 00:35:57,855 --> 00:36:00,338 [Vic] Trick's emotions, getting the better of him. 702 00:36:00,421 --> 00:36:02,955 Okay, now, get out of there, Felix. 703 00:36:11,671 --> 00:36:16,555 [announcer] Here's your winner as a result of a disqualification, Wes Lee! 704 00:36:20,555 --> 00:36:23,321 [Vic] Did not listen to our official, Felix Fernandez. 705 00:36:23,355 --> 00:36:26,321 Fernandez had had no other alternative. 706 00:36:27,654 --> 00:36:29,904 He had to call for the disqualification, 707 00:36:29,988 --> 00:36:32,355 and some will say Lee didn't beat Trick tonight. 708 00:36:32,438 --> 00:36:35,105 It was William's own emotions that did. 709 00:36:44,571 --> 00:36:46,371 Oh, it's you, don't bother knocking. 710 00:36:46,455 --> 00:36:47,371 No problem. 711 00:36:47,838 --> 00:36:51,388 -Looks like you have a problem. -I have quite a ffew problems, actually. 712 00:36:51,421 --> 00:36:53,871 I don't know how many times I have to keep telling you. 713 00:36:53,955 --> 00:36:55,555 I make matches around here. 714 00:36:55,638 --> 00:36:58,171 Not you. Stop trying to overstep me. 715 00:36:58,205 --> 00:37:01,121 If you make decisions around here, why don't you make them? 716 00:37:01,205 --> 00:37:02,738 Who am I facing that Vengeance day? 717 00:37:02,821 --> 00:37:05,288 At Vengeance day it's you versus Grayson Waller-- 718 00:37:06,055 --> 00:37:07,371 Good. Grayson. Perfect. 719 00:37:07,455 --> 00:37:08,938 Oba, I wasn't done talking. 720 00:37:10,338 --> 00:37:11,755 At Vengeance Day, 721 00:37:11,838 --> 00:37:15,171 It's you versus Grayson Waller versus Austin Theory 722 00:37:15,255 --> 00:37:16,621 in a triple threat. 723 00:37:16,654 --> 00:37:18,005 -Both? -Both. 724 00:37:18,188 --> 00:37:20,654 Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go have a chat 725 00:37:20,738 --> 00:37:21,871 with a former champ. 726 00:37:25,538 --> 00:37:29,321 [Corey] If the Trick wasn't irate before, he's certainly going to be now. 727 00:37:29,404 --> 00:37:33,088 But when it comes to championships, we've got one on the line in moments. 728 00:37:33,121 --> 00:37:34,904 There's the Challenger, Shotzi, 729 00:37:34,938 --> 00:37:37,605 there's the champion, Fallon Henley with 730 00:37:37,688 --> 00:37:39,621 Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx, 731 00:37:39,654 --> 00:37:43,588 the Women's North American title on the line, live, next. 732 00:37:47,888 --> 00:37:49,388 -Where's Trick? -Men's locker. 733 00:37:55,771 --> 00:37:57,971 What the hell has gotten into you? This week? 734 00:37:58,055 --> 00:37:59,288 Last week? What are you doing? 735 00:37:59,371 --> 00:38:01,271 That's what happens when you lose your title. 736 00:38:01,305 --> 00:38:03,088 Everybody did a match except you. 737 00:38:03,171 --> 00:38:06,321 It's a consequesce of your own actions, huh? At Vengeance Day, 738 00:38:06,404 --> 00:38:09,671 It's Waller, Theory and Oba in a triple threat, not you. 739 00:38:11,138 --> 00:38:13,288 What the hell did they do to deserve a shot? 740 00:38:13,471 --> 00:38:14,771 -You think they don't? -No! 741 00:38:14,805 --> 00:38:15,654 You know what? 742 00:38:15,738 --> 00:38:18,671 Prove it. You can have them in a tag match next week. 743 00:38:18,755 --> 00:38:21,838 Your partner? The man you're chasing after, Oba Femi. 744 00:38:26,038 --> 00:38:29,271 [Corey] Road has got a little rockier for Trick Williams. 745 00:38:49,188 --> 00:38:51,938 Yeah! That's right! 746 00:39:07,154 --> 00:39:11,121 [Vic] Guys, we are set for the first championship match 747 00:39:11,205 --> 00:39:13,988 of the night here, live on NXT. 748 00:39:26,738 --> 00:39:30,488 We know Fallon Henley would love to have her name in the lights. 749 00:39:30,571 --> 00:39:32,121 Can she carry the title? 750 00:39:32,821 --> 00:39:36,321 Into our next premium live event, which is February 15, 751 00:39:36,355 --> 00:39:38,255 Vengeance Day in Washington, D.C. 752 00:39:38,338 --> 00:39:40,471 But things getting bigger and bigger. 753 00:39:40,555 --> 00:39:45,888 The announcement today NXT TV will take place, live from Cincinnati. 754 00:39:47,438 --> 00:39:50,805 And you've got to imagine that all the superstars of NXT, 755 00:39:50,888 --> 00:39:52,971 when they hear that sort of announcement, 756 00:39:53,005 --> 00:39:56,371 it fires them up no more than Shotzi wants to prove herself. 757 00:39:56,404 --> 00:39:58,821 [Corey] The fact that WWE is as red hot globally 758 00:39:58,855 --> 00:40:01,138 as it is right now should be all the motivation 759 00:40:01,171 --> 00:40:03,588 each and every one of these guys and girls need 760 00:40:03,621 --> 00:40:05,255 to take it to the next level 761 00:40:05,288 --> 00:40:08,171 to prove that they belong on the biggest card, 762 00:40:08,205 --> 00:40:12,038 that they belong in the ring with the biggest and best superstars. 763 00:40:12,071 --> 00:40:14,238 NXT right now is red hot. 764 00:40:14,271 --> 00:40:17,138 And everybody on RAW and Smackdown should have their eyes on everybody. 765 00:40:17,171 --> 00:40:18,654 [Booker T] Oh, oh, I'm so disappointed. 766 00:40:18,688 --> 00:40:20,388 I'm so disappointed in both of you guys. 767 00:40:20,421 --> 00:40:22,771 Please. Please, for one minute, 768 00:40:22,805 --> 00:40:25,255 give the professional her props. 769 00:40:25,288 --> 00:40:26,438 Fallon Henley, the champion. 770 00:40:26,471 --> 00:40:27,621 -[bell dings] -Can we do that? 771 00:40:27,654 --> 00:40:30,755 Can we do that, please, for God's sake? 772 00:40:30,788 --> 00:40:32,805 The following content scheduled for one fall is for 773 00:40:32,838 --> 00:40:39,505 the NXT Women's North American championship! 774 00:40:41,805 --> 00:40:46,805 Introducing the challenger from Oakland, California, 775 00:40:46,838 --> 00:40:50,205 Shotzi! 776 00:40:54,621 --> 00:40:59,305 And her opponent, representing Fatal Influence, 777 00:40:59,338 --> 00:41:05,154 she is the NXT Women's North American champion, 778 00:41:05,188 --> 00:41:09,971 Fallon Henley! 779 00:41:10,555 --> 00:41:13,205 [Corey] Well, Booker, to your point, NXT is red hot, 780 00:41:13,238 --> 00:41:15,621 if you ask Fallon Henley, 781 00:41:15,654 --> 00:41:18,338 Jazmyn Nyx, Jacy Jayne, 782 00:41:18,371 --> 00:41:20,338 it's red hot because of Fatal Influence. 783 00:41:20,371 --> 00:41:22,154 [Booker T] You know, I mean, they are hot. 784 00:41:22,188 --> 00:41:26,321 They're the hottest stable in all of professional wrestling right now. 785 00:41:26,355 --> 00:41:31,021 Fallon Henley is leading the pack with that North American strap… 786 00:41:31,055 --> 00:41:32,438 -[bell dings] -…around her waist. 787 00:41:32,471 --> 00:41:34,721 [Vic] So more than Roxanne and Cora? 788 00:41:34,755 --> 00:41:37,438 [Booker T] I mean, they do their part as well. 789 00:41:37,471 --> 00:41:40,505 Okay, let's just say that. But right now, we're focusing 790 00:41:40,538 --> 00:41:43,705 on the North American champ who has earned this position. 791 00:41:43,738 --> 00:41:46,838 Nobody gave it to her. She earned this position, Vic. 792 00:41:46,871 --> 00:41:50,021 [Vic] Shotzi right now, charging right in 793 00:41:50,055 --> 00:41:52,638 on the champion and the winner knows Stephanie Vaquer, 794 00:41:52,671 --> 00:41:54,805 The Dark Angel is waiting. 795 00:41:54,838 --> 00:41:57,404 She promised to keep a close eye on this match-up. 796 00:41:57,438 --> 00:42:00,154 So Fatal Influence won't influence the match-up. 797 00:42:00,188 --> 00:42:01,938 And look at Shotzi, right back in… 798 00:42:01,971 --> 00:42:05,388 -[Booker T] Whoa! Wow. -…dropping the champion face first. Look. 799 00:42:05,421 --> 00:42:08,021 [Corey] An extremely unique, chaotic offensive. 800 00:42:08,055 --> 00:42:09,321 Shotzi, here she comes. 801 00:42:10,488 --> 00:42:12,221 [Vic] Corey, Shotzi has pinned the champion. 802 00:42:12,255 --> 00:42:14,671 Does that give her any momentum heading into this match-up? 803 00:42:14,705 --> 00:42:16,888 [Corey] Definitely got to give Shotzi a bit of confidence. 804 00:42:16,921 --> 00:42:18,771 But now we're gonna find out what Fallon Henley 805 00:42:18,805 --> 00:42:20,338 is truly made of as a champion. 806 00:42:20,371 --> 00:42:24,971 Did being pinned deflate her? Did it defeat her desire to be the best? 807 00:42:25,588 --> 00:42:27,621 [Vic] Good point, and there's no numbers advantage 808 00:42:27,654 --> 00:42:29,438 also here tonight for Fatal Influence. 809 00:42:29,471 --> 00:42:31,338 Fallon's going to have to earn this victory as-- 810 00:42:31,371 --> 00:42:33,388 -From the top! Shotzi… -[Corey] Oh! 811 00:42:35,055 --> 00:42:38,505 …has never meant a risk she didn't want to take. 812 00:42:39,071 --> 00:42:41,238 And that one paid off in a huge way. 813 00:42:41,271 --> 00:42:44,355 Remember, the Women's North American Championship is on the line 814 00:42:44,388 --> 00:42:47,721 and going to the top and look at-- Oh. 815 00:42:48,805 --> 00:42:50,638 There they are. Fatal Influence. 816 00:42:50,671 --> 00:42:53,188 But they might not like what they see. 817 00:42:53,221 --> 00:42:55,571 [Booker T] Oh, no! Oh, no! 818 00:42:57,738 --> 00:43:00,055 [Vic] Shotzi wiping out the field. 819 00:43:00,088 --> 00:43:03,038 [Corey] Shotzi understands the opportunity at hand right now. 820 00:43:04,654 --> 00:43:06,404 Shotzi looking to prove a point 821 00:43:06,438 --> 00:43:09,654 that the entire NXT roster, to the entire game. 822 00:43:09,688 --> 00:43:10,588 [Vic] There's Tatum. 823 00:43:11,438 --> 00:43:15,238 There's Gigi Dolin fighting off the other members of Fatal Influence. 824 00:43:15,271 --> 00:43:16,305 [Booker T] What the hell? 825 00:43:16,855 --> 00:43:20,105 -[Corey] Look out, guys. -[Vic] And now the playing field is even. 826 00:43:20,888 --> 00:43:22,638 Oh! Did you hear that? 827 00:43:22,671 --> 00:43:24,571 -Corey, did you hear that? -[Corey] Oh, my God! 828 00:43:24,605 --> 00:43:26,138 [Vic] And a chop block from behind. 829 00:43:26,171 --> 00:43:27,238 [screams in pain] 830 00:43:27,271 --> 00:43:29,521 Oh, our referee's got to check out Shotzi. 831 00:43:29,555 --> 00:43:31,221 Championship's on the line. 832 00:43:31,255 --> 00:43:32,888 Can Shotzi even continue? 833 00:43:33,588 --> 00:43:34,871 I always… 834 00:43:37,955 --> 00:43:40,321 [Vic] Women's North American Championship is on the line. 835 00:43:40,355 --> 00:43:43,004 Fallon Henley right now. No Fatal Influence. 836 00:43:43,038 --> 00:43:46,938 Gigi Dolin, she was sent to the back as she fought in the back, I should say, 837 00:43:46,971 --> 00:43:48,188 along with Tatum, Paxley. 838 00:43:48,221 --> 00:43:50,771 Shotzi out here, she doesn't mind being by herself. 839 00:43:50,805 --> 00:43:53,455 She's used to it. As there you see the challengers 840 00:43:53,488 --> 00:43:55,904 for the tag team title coming up in our main event. 841 00:43:55,938 --> 00:43:58,955 But the challenger here and now taking it to the champion. 842 00:43:58,988 --> 00:44:01,638 Shotzi, trying to put gold around her waist. 843 00:44:01,671 --> 00:44:04,654 Fallon Henley is approaching 100 days as champion, 844 00:44:04,688 --> 00:44:06,971 may not see another day, 845 00:44:07,004 --> 00:44:09,038 because Shotzi is three seconds away from winning. 846 00:44:09,071 --> 00:44:10,955 [Booker T] I can tell you this. 847 00:44:10,988 --> 00:44:14,638 She has a golden opportunity to cash in right here, 848 00:44:14,671 --> 00:44:17,438 tonight, here in Atlanta, Georgia, become the champion. 849 00:44:17,471 --> 00:44:19,455 Here we go. Here we go. 850 00:44:19,488 --> 00:44:21,705 [Vic] Shotzi doing her best to try to block the pain out. 851 00:44:21,738 --> 00:44:25,404 It was before the break, so to speak, several minutes ago, 852 00:44:25,438 --> 00:44:28,321 that she went right in to the steel post… 853 00:44:28,355 --> 00:44:29,754 -[Booker T] Wow! -…shin first. 854 00:44:30,521 --> 00:44:33,138 And she seems to be blocking it out right now. 855 00:44:33,171 --> 00:44:36,171 [Corey] This is a smart decision by Fallon to roll to the outside of the ring. 856 00:44:36,205 --> 00:44:39,371 Champion's advantage dictates that the end of the match 857 00:44:39,404 --> 00:44:42,321 -has to happen inside the ring. -[Vic] Oh, and again into the post. 858 00:44:42,355 --> 00:44:43,721 This time, spine first. 859 00:44:43,754 --> 00:44:46,138 It was a nasty landing, I think, on that same ankle. 860 00:44:46,904 --> 00:44:49,555 [Corey] I don't know how much more Shotzi's leg can take. 861 00:44:49,588 --> 00:44:51,688 -Wow! -[Booker T] Beautiful shot there. 862 00:44:52,754 --> 00:44:54,271 To your point there, Corey, I mean, 863 00:44:54,305 --> 00:44:56,305 Fallon, she don't have to win the championship. 864 00:44:56,338 --> 00:44:58,021 She just don't have to lose it. 865 00:44:58,055 --> 00:44:59,488 Here we go. Here we go. 866 00:44:59,521 --> 00:45:02,588 -Oh, yes, man! Oh, yes! -[Vic] Shin first. 867 00:45:02,621 --> 00:45:05,088 [Corey] Right across the cowl of the announce table. 868 00:45:05,121 --> 00:45:07,121 [Vic] Referee using a little bit discretion, of course, 869 00:45:07,154 --> 00:45:10,805 Shotzi has to get Fallon Henley back into the ring to win the championship. 870 00:45:10,838 --> 00:45:15,455 But Fallon right now, is taking it to the challenger. 871 00:45:15,488 --> 00:45:19,154 [Corey] Fallon is sending a message to the entire NXT women's roster, 872 00:45:19,188 --> 00:45:21,154 to all of WWE right now. 873 00:45:21,188 --> 00:45:24,021 -Cover here by the champion to retain. -[Vic] Is this gonna be enough? 874 00:45:24,055 --> 00:45:28,821 [Vic] Shotzi got that left shoulder just off the mat. 875 00:45:29,355 --> 00:45:31,938 I don't think Fallon Henley should be frustrated in this moment. 876 00:45:31,971 --> 00:45:32,888 She's in control. 877 00:45:33,421 --> 00:45:36,238 [Corey] Fallon Henley, to my point, is making a statement. 878 00:45:36,271 --> 00:45:37,971 She wants to look dominant tonight. 879 00:45:38,004 --> 00:45:42,588 Look at this. Possible stretch muffler submission applied beautifully 880 00:45:42,621 --> 00:45:44,038 by Fallon Henley. 881 00:45:44,071 --> 00:45:46,188 Fallon wants to send a message to the whole roster. 882 00:45:46,221 --> 00:45:47,055 [Vic] Oh, cover. 883 00:45:47,388 --> 00:45:50,288 -Nice counter to bring the title. -[Booker T] Oh, man! So close. 884 00:45:50,321 --> 00:45:52,938 [Vic] Perhaps none more so than Stephanie Vaquer. 885 00:45:53,654 --> 00:45:56,571 Well, Vaquer is looking on going back to that injured leg. 886 00:45:56,605 --> 00:45:58,754 Fallon Henley. Henley got countered. 887 00:45:58,788 --> 00:46:01,571 Shotzi turning right around. Big forearm under the jaw. 888 00:46:01,605 --> 00:46:05,754 And Shotzi right now, not afraid to risk her own well-being. 889 00:46:05,788 --> 00:46:09,938 I have no doubt she will continue to push the middle of this match-up. 890 00:46:09,971 --> 00:46:12,521 Maybe sliced bread. Is it gonna be enough? 891 00:46:12,555 --> 00:46:14,205 Getting into the cover is Shotzi. 892 00:46:14,238 --> 00:46:15,955 Hooking the legs. 893 00:46:15,988 --> 00:46:17,605 [Booker T] Bam! Let me tell you something. 894 00:46:17,638 --> 00:46:19,254 I'm gonna go on a limb, guys. 895 00:46:19,288 --> 00:46:23,754 I'm gonna say this might be-- No, this is gonna be Shotzi's night. 896 00:46:23,788 --> 00:46:25,705 Shotzi's gonna walk out tonight 897 00:46:25,738 --> 00:46:27,904 the new North American champion. 898 00:46:27,938 --> 00:46:29,654 I can feel it in my bones. 899 00:46:30,288 --> 00:46:31,771 [crowd cheering] This is awesome! 900 00:46:33,371 --> 00:46:34,738 [Vic] Sold out in Atlanta. 901 00:46:34,771 --> 00:46:38,855 This certainly is, and it's for the women's North American Championship. 902 00:46:38,888 --> 00:46:40,705 But Shotzi not at 100%. 903 00:46:41,154 --> 00:46:44,754 Couldn't get to the top as fast as she typically would. 904 00:46:44,788 --> 00:46:48,605 And that opened the door for the champion, Fallon Henley. 905 00:46:49,571 --> 00:46:51,788 [Corey] Henley looking to capitalize right now. 906 00:46:52,988 --> 00:46:54,904 [Booker T] Wasting a lot of time, though. 907 00:46:54,938 --> 00:46:56,705 [Corey] Looking for maybe a suplex. 908 00:46:56,738 --> 00:46:59,071 -Counter by Shotzi. Oh! -[Booker T] Oh! 909 00:46:59,105 --> 00:47:02,205 [Corey] That's a heck of a counter to the top. Look where she's at. 910 00:47:05,688 --> 00:47:07,404 [all exclaim] 911 00:47:07,438 --> 00:47:11,171 And she got all of that set for the title. 912 00:47:11,205 --> 00:47:13,338 -Fallon Henley… -[Booker T] You've got to be kidding me! 913 00:47:13,371 --> 00:47:16,338 [Corey] I don't know how. I have no earthly idea, Booker. 914 00:47:16,371 --> 00:47:20,588 Nor does Shotzi. The challenger was all but certain. 915 00:47:20,621 --> 00:47:22,421 She had the NXT North American Title. 916 00:47:22,455 --> 00:47:24,321 [Vic] Can we see this? Hold on. Look at this. 917 00:47:24,355 --> 00:47:26,588 -I mean, that was-- My! -[Corey] Brutal! 918 00:47:27,271 --> 00:47:30,971 We could not land that any more impactfully than Shotzi just did. 919 00:47:31,004 --> 00:47:33,955 [Vic] But credit Fallon Henley for fighting through and surviving. 920 00:47:33,988 --> 00:47:36,721 [Corey] We talked about getting all of it. Shotzi got all of it. 921 00:47:36,754 --> 00:47:38,371 And then some as Fallon… 922 00:47:39,305 --> 00:47:41,654 -Got countered again. -[Vic] Another side cradle. 923 00:47:41,688 --> 00:47:44,188 Still not enough. Fallon able to kick out. 924 00:47:44,221 --> 00:47:47,438 But Fallon even taking an extra second to try to get in this. 925 00:47:47,888 --> 00:47:49,188 [Booker T] Shotzi's one step ahead. 926 00:47:49,221 --> 00:47:50,488 Shotzi's one step ahead. 927 00:47:50,521 --> 00:47:51,955 This could be-- Whoa! 928 00:47:51,988 --> 00:47:53,805 [Vic] Oh, that time it was countered. 929 00:47:53,838 --> 00:47:56,238 Fallon Henley right now, right back on that knee. 930 00:47:56,271 --> 00:47:59,288 Shotzi's leg is tied up in the top turnbuckle. 931 00:47:59,321 --> 00:48:02,338 Fallon stomping right through the challenger. 932 00:48:05,771 --> 00:48:07,671 And now, tossing Shotzi. 933 00:48:08,254 --> 00:48:11,071 Modified Exploder Suplex by the champion. 934 00:48:11,105 --> 00:48:12,404 Fallon is rolling. 935 00:48:13,355 --> 00:48:17,055 Henley hitting a hoedown and the cover. 936 00:48:17,088 --> 00:48:19,105 [bell rings] 937 00:48:19,138 --> 00:48:20,588 [Vic] Fallon survives. 938 00:48:21,888 --> 00:48:24,788 [Mike] Your winner and still 939 00:48:24,821 --> 00:48:28,888 the NXT Women's North American Champion, 940 00:48:29,688 --> 00:48:33,038 Fallon Henley! 941 00:48:33,071 --> 00:48:34,921 [Vic] What a match-up. 942 00:48:34,955 --> 00:48:39,121 Shotzi and Fallan listen both brought it. We thought this would be the end. 943 00:48:39,871 --> 00:48:42,521 That was a turning point for the majority of the match 944 00:48:42,555 --> 00:48:45,305 somehow Shotzi was able to fight through the pain, 945 00:48:45,338 --> 00:48:48,205 fight through the agony, especially on one good leg. 946 00:48:48,238 --> 00:48:52,488 But In the end, Fallon Henley delivers the goods 947 00:48:52,521 --> 00:48:55,938 and retains the North American Championship. 948 00:49:00,071 --> 00:49:02,071 -[rock music playing] -[crowd cheering] 949 00:49:16,388 --> 00:49:18,355 [Vic] We knew Vaquer was waiting. 950 00:49:18,388 --> 00:49:20,555 It is official we just got word. 951 00:49:20,588 --> 00:49:23,855 Vengeance Day, the Women's North American title 952 00:49:23,888 --> 00:49:25,021 will be defended. 953 00:49:29,154 --> 00:49:32,055 -Kelani, it's so nice to see you. -Good to see you too. 954 00:49:32,088 --> 00:49:34,888 Hey, I wanna say, thank you so much for last week. 955 00:49:34,921 --> 00:49:36,571 -You're such a god friend. -What? 956 00:49:37,221 --> 00:49:38,521 What about last week? 957 00:49:38,555 --> 00:49:39,654 The match with Jada. 958 00:49:40,754 --> 00:49:42,504 -You remember? -Ohh. 959 00:49:42,538 --> 00:49:43,705 I see what's happening. 960 00:49:44,571 --> 00:49:48,105 You really think I went out there for you? 961 00:49:48,138 --> 00:49:51,105 Well, yeah. I didn't. I did it for me. Shocker, right? 962 00:49:51,688 --> 00:49:53,955 I don't like Jada and that's that. 963 00:49:53,988 --> 00:49:56,788 But I see what everyone has been talking about. 964 00:49:56,821 --> 00:50:00,821 It's clear these delusions of yours have nothing to do with Ashante. 965 00:50:00,855 --> 00:50:04,855 -I didn't even mean it like that-- -Karmen, listen to Jada, don't. 966 00:50:04,888 --> 00:50:07,621 Listen to me, don't. It doesn't matter. 967 00:50:07,654 --> 00:50:10,688 It's only a matter of time before he leaves your ass. 968 00:50:14,404 --> 00:50:16,171 [scoffs] What a… 969 00:50:20,071 --> 00:50:22,805 [Vic] I don't think anyone wants to get in the middle of those two. 970 00:50:24,305 --> 00:50:27,154 And here's a man nobody wants to see. 971 00:50:28,488 --> 00:50:30,138 [Corey] Speak for yourself, Vic. 972 00:50:32,355 --> 00:50:33,455 [bell rings] 973 00:50:33,488 --> 00:50:37,521 [Mike] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 974 00:50:37,555 --> 00:50:39,355 Introducing first… 975 00:50:39,388 --> 00:50:43,938 All Ego Ethan Page! 976 00:50:44,538 --> 00:50:47,904 [Vic] With everything that's going on the last month or so, 977 00:50:47,938 --> 00:50:49,438 this man should be locked up. 978 00:50:52,021 --> 00:50:56,921 It's Ethan Page. One-on-one with Cedric Alexander, live next. 979 00:51:04,555 --> 00:51:08,955 Ava, next week's main event is Grayson Waller and Austin Theory 980 00:51:08,988 --> 00:51:11,371 versus Oba Femi and Trick Williams. 981 00:51:11,404 --> 00:51:13,788 That's right. Look, I don't know what's gotten into Trick, 982 00:51:13,821 --> 00:51:16,654 but I hope he gets over it soon, because I'm sick of dealing with it. 983 00:51:16,688 --> 00:51:18,754 What can we expect for Vengeance Day? 984 00:51:18,788 --> 00:51:20,921 Vengeance Day, like I said, is gonna be Triple Threat, 985 00:51:20,955 --> 00:51:24,221 in the NXT Championship. But on a more positive note, 986 00:51:24,254 --> 00:51:27,055 NXT has the best women's division in the world. 987 00:51:27,088 --> 00:51:30,004 I want to find Giulia the best competitor. 988 00:51:30,038 --> 00:51:32,105 So at Vengeance Day she is going to defend her-- 989 00:51:32,138 --> 00:51:34,605 Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Best competitor? 990 00:51:34,638 --> 00:51:37,771 You're gonna make it Bayley versus Giulia. I haven't even gotten my rematch yet. 991 00:51:38,955 --> 00:51:40,688 No. If you would have let me finish-- 992 00:51:40,721 --> 00:51:43,571 You're going to try to pin the blame on me, Cora got pinned, not me. 993 00:51:44,021 --> 00:51:46,455 Anyways, what I was going to say, 994 00:51:46,488 --> 00:51:47,955 was that Vengeance Day 995 00:51:47,988 --> 00:51:52,254 it's Giulia versus Bayley versus you in a Triple Threat. 996 00:51:53,705 --> 00:51:55,388 Okay, good. 997 00:51:55,421 --> 00:51:56,971 No, we're not good. Wait. 998 00:51:58,738 --> 00:52:02,038 Wait. Cora, I didn't mean it like that. Cora. 999 00:52:03,088 --> 00:52:05,338 ♪ A million dollars from now ♪ 1000 00:52:05,371 --> 00:52:10,404 [Vic] The stars are out. NXT is the brand you want to see live. 1001 00:52:10,438 --> 00:52:15,488 There's Killer Mike, four-time Grammy award winning rapper and actor. 1002 00:52:15,521 --> 00:52:17,805 Killer Mike in NXT. 1003 00:52:22,438 --> 00:52:25,355 [Corey] And NXT is All Ego. 1004 00:52:35,171 --> 00:52:40,988 [Mike] And his opponent, Cedric Alexander! 1005 00:52:41,904 --> 00:52:44,488 [Vic] You see Cedric Alexander's left wrist 1006 00:52:46,338 --> 00:52:50,238 still heavily taped up. Let's go back to the final NXT of 2024. 1007 00:52:50,271 --> 00:52:52,288 This is why he shouldn't be laughed at. 1008 00:52:52,321 --> 00:52:57,254 Not only broke the jaw, he broke the hand of Alexander. 1009 00:52:57,288 --> 00:53:01,055 This match-up not taking any time. Cedric Alexander has been angry, 1010 00:53:01,088 --> 00:53:03,471 he's been pissed off since that day and rightly so. 1011 00:53:03,504 --> 00:53:07,805 [Corey] Cedric Alexander had a little time away to light the fire inside. 1012 00:53:07,838 --> 00:53:12,471 An opportunity to show the entire WWE universe what he's made of. 1013 00:53:12,504 --> 00:53:15,855 [Vic] He was recently cleared after his fingers were slammed in that toolbox. 1014 00:53:15,888 --> 00:53:17,771 We do have an update on Je'Von Evans. 1015 00:53:17,805 --> 00:53:20,921 He's still not medically cleared to compete. 1016 00:53:20,955 --> 00:53:24,871 [Vic] Corey, but doesn't somebody just need to stand up? 1017 00:53:24,904 --> 00:53:27,721 [Corey] That's what Cedric Alexander is doing right now. 1018 00:53:27,754 --> 00:53:29,855 He's letting that anger, letting that frustration… 1019 00:53:29,888 --> 00:53:34,038 He's trying to prove a point to the man you both call All Ego. 1020 00:53:34,071 --> 00:53:36,004 [Corey] This reminds me of Cedric Alexander 1021 00:53:36,038 --> 00:53:38,088 that competed way back in the cruiserweight class. 1022 00:53:38,121 --> 00:53:40,171 A guy who has so much fire inside, 1023 00:53:40,205 --> 00:53:43,921 the WWE couldn't help but sign the guy. 1024 00:53:43,955 --> 00:53:45,838 [Vic] Championship main event coming up. 1025 00:53:45,871 --> 00:53:49,138 WWE women's Tag Team Titles will be defended. 1026 00:53:49,171 --> 00:53:52,154 Cedric Alexander right now might have had that fire relit. 1027 00:53:52,188 --> 00:53:55,371 [Corey] I'm going to take issue with how you're describing Ethan Page. 1028 00:53:55,404 --> 00:53:58,971 -[groans] -[crowd exclaims] 1029 00:53:59,004 --> 00:54:02,321 [Corey] I once stepped in the ring with him when he was 19 years old. 1030 00:54:02,355 --> 00:54:07,404 I've watched the evolution of All Ego Ethan Page to the man he is today. 1031 00:54:07,438 --> 00:54:11,871 He's doing what he has to do to get the attention of the WWE. 1032 00:54:11,904 --> 00:54:14,605 He will break rule, he'll break fingers. 1033 00:54:14,638 --> 00:54:17,654 -He will break jaws. Yes, sir. -[Booker T] Corey, I agree with you. 1034 00:54:17,688 --> 00:54:22,605 I agree with you. He showed up and he changed the whole name of the game. 1035 00:54:22,638 --> 00:54:24,838 Here in NXT. And… 1036 00:54:24,871 --> 00:54:27,754 The thing is, what I like about Ethan Page, 1037 00:54:27,788 --> 00:54:31,338 he's a guy that has no problem going up there 1038 00:54:31,371 --> 00:54:33,771 and taking you out just like he did with Cedric. 1039 00:54:33,805 --> 00:54:35,205 Just like he did with The Young OG. 1040 00:54:35,238 --> 00:54:37,671 This guy right here is truly the real deal. 1041 00:54:37,705 --> 00:54:41,971 [Vic] From Cedric Alexander who is trying to remind people 1042 00:54:42,004 --> 00:54:46,254 that he's the real deal, former Champion in the WWE. 1043 00:54:46,288 --> 00:54:48,338 [Booker T] Cedric's too nice. 1044 00:54:48,371 --> 00:54:52,688 [Vic] Doesn't look nice now. He's talking smack. He is angry. 1045 00:54:52,721 --> 00:54:55,738 He is angry but that's part of Ethan Page's game plan. 1046 00:54:55,771 --> 00:54:59,871 If Ethan can get his opponents seeing red he's already one step ahead. 1047 00:54:59,904 --> 00:55:02,921 Gotta take a look at that drop kick again. 1048 00:55:02,955 --> 00:55:05,938 [Vic] Cedric Alexander really doing this with one hand, 1049 00:55:05,971 --> 00:55:10,388 that wrist still taped, getting it smashed several weeks ago in that toolbox. 1050 00:55:11,504 --> 00:55:13,871 [exclaiming, shouting] 1051 00:55:13,904 --> 00:55:17,788 [Corey] This is what Cedric Alexander said he was going to do to Page. 1052 00:55:17,821 --> 00:55:22,338 He told that to Evans last week here on NXT. Instead of going for the cover, 1053 00:55:22,371 --> 00:55:25,504 Cedric Alexander right in just to beat the hell out of him. 1054 00:55:25,538 --> 00:55:28,638 [Booker T] This is what Cedric needs right here. He needs to go out here, 1055 00:55:28,671 --> 00:55:33,471 just stay on the gas, think about getting his hand smashed, 1056 00:55:33,504 --> 00:55:36,188 have that mentality throughout this whole match. 1057 00:55:36,221 --> 00:55:38,038 [Vic] Uh-oh! Uh-oh! 1058 00:55:38,071 --> 00:55:42,355 And right to the injured part of the body goes Ethan Page. 1059 00:55:42,388 --> 00:55:44,971 And Page now in control just that quick. 1060 00:55:45,004 --> 00:55:47,671 [Corey] One tiny mistake is all it takes 1061 00:55:47,705 --> 00:55:50,538 to allow Ethan Page to take control of a match-up. 1062 00:55:50,571 --> 00:55:52,021 That's exactly what we just saw. 1063 00:55:52,055 --> 00:55:54,371 Cedric got a little bit ahead of himself. 1064 00:55:54,404 --> 00:55:55,788 His anger got the best of him. 1065 00:55:55,821 --> 00:55:59,605 Look at that. Back to the wrist for a submission. 1066 00:55:59,638 --> 00:56:02,988 [Booker T] He's a pro. This guy's a pro. He's going to that injured wing. 1067 00:56:03,021 --> 00:56:05,071 And right now Cedric is feeling it. 1068 00:56:05,105 --> 00:56:07,205 But he's trying to fight back. 1069 00:56:07,238 --> 00:56:09,305 [Vic] Cedric Alexander, we know from the past, 1070 00:56:09,338 --> 00:56:11,188 has dynamite in his fists. 1071 00:56:11,221 --> 00:56:12,988 Just ask Ethan Page right now. 1072 00:56:13,021 --> 00:56:14,904 [Corey] It was Ethan Page, Booker, who claimed 1073 00:56:14,938 --> 00:56:17,838 he came to the realization he was willing to walk away 1074 00:56:17,871 --> 00:56:21,821 until Evans came out of a lull and gave him life advice. 1075 00:56:21,855 --> 00:56:25,504 He said he hadn't smiled in weeks until he broke Je'Von Evans' jaw. 1076 00:56:25,538 --> 00:56:27,305 I don't see him smiling right now. 1077 00:56:27,338 --> 00:56:30,038 [Booker T] That reminds me of something my mama used to say to me. 1078 00:56:30,071 --> 00:56:32,671 "Keep your mouth shut when grown folks is talking." 1079 00:56:32,705 --> 00:56:34,071 I think that was the issue. 1080 00:56:34,105 --> 00:56:36,121 [Vic] They may be coming over here all night long. 1081 00:56:36,154 --> 00:56:37,205 Wait a minute. Page! 1082 00:56:38,238 --> 00:56:39,421 [Booker T] Yes, man! 1083 00:56:39,455 --> 00:56:40,771 [Vic] …goes Alexander. 1084 00:56:41,371 --> 00:56:42,621 And now Ethan. 1085 00:56:42,654 --> 00:56:45,504 Oh, yeah, he's not only egotistical, he's diabolical. 1086 00:56:45,538 --> 00:56:49,771 And he's trying to rip off the protective cast off the wrist. 1087 00:56:50,654 --> 00:56:52,388 The official can't even step in. 1088 00:56:52,421 --> 00:56:55,171 -[Corey] It's not illegal. -[Vic] Nothing wrong, I know. 1089 00:56:55,205 --> 00:56:56,721 There's a bull's eye on Alexander, 1090 00:56:56,754 --> 00:56:59,254 and Alexander now has to fight a little bit harder. 1091 00:56:59,288 --> 00:57:01,754 [Corey] A big right hand by Alexander connects. 1092 00:57:02,821 --> 00:57:04,555 And Alexander-- Oh! 1093 00:57:04,588 --> 00:57:07,404 Shoulder first into the steel goes Cedric. 1094 00:57:07,438 --> 00:57:10,238 [Booker T] Talk about diabolical. That's Ethan Page. 1095 00:57:10,821 --> 00:57:13,471 -[Vic] I just said that. -[Booker T] Exactly my point. 1096 00:57:13,504 --> 00:57:16,055 -I'm agreeing with you. -[Vic] Oh, no, the head. 1097 00:57:16,088 --> 00:57:18,538 Alexander went head-first into the post. 1098 00:57:20,288 --> 00:57:21,955 [groaning] 1099 00:57:25,971 --> 00:57:27,371 [Vic] This match continuing. 1100 00:57:27,404 --> 00:57:33,188 And it's Ethan Page who is systematically dissecting Cedric Alexander. 1101 00:57:33,221 --> 00:57:36,788 And you start to wonder, when will the officials step in 1102 00:57:36,821 --> 00:57:40,238 to save Cedric Alexander from himself. 1103 00:57:40,271 --> 00:57:43,654 [Booker T] Are you talking about the referee having the wherewithal, 1104 00:57:43,688 --> 00:57:46,705 understanding and know-how to step in and just stop it? 1105 00:57:46,738 --> 00:57:48,121 Are you talking about that? 1106 00:57:48,154 --> 00:57:50,371 [Vic] Yes, that's what I was bringing up. 1107 00:57:50,404 --> 00:57:52,305 Because Cedric Alexander right now is, 1108 00:57:52,338 --> 00:57:55,788 I don't want to say he's defenseless, but he's getting close. 1109 00:57:55,821 --> 00:57:58,538 [Corey] Cedric Alexander still has one fist and two good feet 1110 00:57:58,571 --> 00:58:00,538 at his disposal to stay in this fight. 1111 00:58:00,571 --> 00:58:04,871 This is Cedric Alexander, a man who has been a champion here in WWE. 1112 00:58:04,904 --> 00:58:08,871 Cedric, who's one of the most captivating athletes in NXT. 1113 00:58:08,904 --> 00:58:12,138 Cedric would rather drop dead than have the referee stop a fight. 1114 00:58:12,171 --> 00:58:14,171 [Vic] And Page swung, he missed. 1115 00:58:14,205 --> 00:58:15,355 [Corey exclaims] 1116 00:58:15,388 --> 00:58:17,904 [Vic] Suplex from Cedric Alexander. 1117 00:58:17,938 --> 00:58:19,788 [Corey] You can't count Cedric out. 1118 00:58:21,688 --> 00:58:24,238 [Vic] Alexander trying to get feeling into the hand, 1119 00:58:24,271 --> 00:58:27,071 feeling into the left wrist, also trying to rally, 1120 00:58:27,688 --> 00:58:30,805 feed off the energy in front of the NXT arena 1121 00:58:30,838 --> 00:58:33,221 sold out here in Atlanta. 1122 00:58:35,038 --> 00:58:38,254 So much taken out of Alexander by Page. Nobody home? 1123 00:58:38,288 --> 00:58:39,521 Combination. 1124 00:58:40,154 --> 00:58:42,404 [Corey] This is what makes Cedric so special, 1125 00:58:42,438 --> 00:58:44,338 finding that last gear. 1126 00:58:45,838 --> 00:58:48,371 Finding the ability to fight through the pain. 1127 00:58:48,971 --> 00:58:50,821 To summon the will to continue. 1128 00:58:51,471 --> 00:58:54,988 And right now, Alexander closing in on vengeance. 1129 00:58:55,021 --> 00:58:57,271 [Vic] Maybe looking for another German suplex. 1130 00:58:57,305 --> 00:58:59,221 [Booker T] Couldn't do it. 1131 00:58:59,254 --> 00:59:01,338 [Vic] Big forearm right under the jaw. 1132 00:59:01,371 --> 00:59:04,705 Page, who was enjoying… Michinoku Driver. This could be it. 1133 00:59:04,738 --> 00:59:06,705 Cover! Two! 1134 00:59:06,738 --> 00:59:10,838 Page just getting that inside shoulder up. 1135 00:59:10,871 --> 00:59:12,321 [Booker T] Cedric Alexander, 1136 00:59:12,355 --> 00:59:15,904 once upon a time, so prolific inside of that squared circle. 1137 00:59:15,938 --> 00:59:19,671 See if he can try to recreate that moment one time-- One, two, three! 1138 00:59:19,705 --> 00:59:21,188 Check it out! Beautiful. 1139 00:59:22,205 --> 00:59:24,305 [Vic] That could be just the opportunity-- 1140 00:59:24,338 --> 00:59:27,171 Now stomping on the hand of Page to see how he likes it. 1141 00:59:28,221 --> 00:59:29,571 Brainbuster-esque. 1142 00:59:29,605 --> 00:59:31,171 Cover on the float-over. 1143 00:59:31,205 --> 00:59:33,488 But Page still able to kick out. 1144 00:59:33,521 --> 00:59:35,138 But look at Alexander right now. 1145 00:59:35,171 --> 00:59:37,555 Transitioning quickly. Looking for a submission. 1146 00:59:37,588 --> 00:59:39,388 [Corey] Modified Koji Clutch cinched in. 1147 00:59:39,421 --> 00:59:40,638 [Booker T] Hard to get out. 1148 00:59:40,671 --> 00:59:43,788 [Corey] If he can't get locked in because of the hand. 1149 00:59:43,821 --> 00:59:45,288 It's locked in well enough. 1150 00:59:45,321 --> 00:59:47,238 Cedric has a grip on his own wrist. 1151 00:59:47,271 --> 00:59:48,855 [Vic] Page is fading right now. 1152 00:59:48,888 --> 00:59:51,805 Worry about Page, ripping back at the digits. 1153 00:59:52,338 --> 00:59:53,254 [screaming] 1154 00:59:53,855 --> 00:59:55,705 And one more time. 1155 00:59:57,321 --> 01:00:00,488 And no choice but Alexander having to relinquish the hold 1156 01:00:00,521 --> 01:00:01,871 and to continue this fight. 1157 01:00:03,004 --> 01:00:05,071 Again just another perfect example 1158 01:00:05,105 --> 01:00:07,921 of how ring awareness makes all the difference 1159 01:00:07,955 --> 01:00:11,838 and how All Ego Ethan Page has it in abundance. 1160 01:00:11,871 --> 01:00:14,021 We knew this would break down into a fight 1161 01:00:14,055 --> 01:00:17,021 with the animosity between these two men. 1162 01:00:17,055 --> 01:00:21,171 [Booker T] Just got one hand. Alexander is fighting with a disability. 1163 01:00:21,205 --> 01:00:23,654 But he's trying to mount a comeback. 1164 01:00:23,688 --> 01:00:25,271 Here we go. Can he do it? 1165 01:00:25,305 --> 01:00:27,705 [Vic] That's what Corey said, he's got one fist. 1166 01:00:27,738 --> 01:00:28,838 [all exclaim] 1167 01:00:29,504 --> 01:00:30,955 That was into the other hand. 1168 01:00:30,988 --> 01:00:33,955 Page right now, turning Alexander right around. 1169 01:00:33,988 --> 01:00:37,588 And he looks to steal another smile tonight 1170 01:00:37,621 --> 01:00:38,888 here in Atlanta. 1171 01:00:39,488 --> 01:00:40,588 [bell rings] 1172 01:00:40,621 --> 01:00:41,888 [music playing] 1173 01:00:42,638 --> 01:00:44,055 [Mike] Here's your winner, 1174 01:00:44,088 --> 01:00:48,471 All Ego Ethan Page! 1175 01:00:52,071 --> 01:00:55,771 [Vic] Don't have to like it, but you better accept it. 1176 01:00:57,138 --> 01:01:00,055 All Ego is here to stay. 1177 01:01:03,605 --> 01:01:04,754 The match is over. 1178 01:01:06,171 --> 01:01:07,238 [grunts] 1179 01:01:09,288 --> 01:01:12,404 When's enough enough though, Corey, Booker? 1180 01:01:12,438 --> 01:01:14,305 It's enough when All Ego-- Uh-oh. 1181 01:01:14,338 --> 01:01:15,471 ♪ Bouncy ♪ 1182 01:01:15,504 --> 01:01:17,038 ["Who Want It" playing] 1183 01:01:17,638 --> 01:01:18,754 [Vic] Evans is here. 1184 01:01:18,788 --> 01:01:21,388 But again, he's not medically cleared. 1185 01:01:21,421 --> 01:01:24,171 [Corey] I don't think Je'Von cares about being cleared. 1186 01:01:24,205 --> 01:01:25,721 He's here to throw hands. 1187 01:01:28,638 --> 01:01:30,971 -[Booker T] Oh, wow! -[Corey] What a right. 1188 01:01:33,504 --> 01:01:37,571 Evans has been waiting for this moment to not just get himself a piece, 1189 01:01:37,605 --> 01:01:39,455 he wants all of Ethan Page. 1190 01:01:40,738 --> 01:01:42,238 ["Who Want It" playing] 1191 01:01:46,004 --> 01:01:50,471 Issues between Ethan Page and Je'von Evans far, far from over. 1192 01:01:56,404 --> 01:01:59,504 Because I can't get one second to celebrate retaining my title. 1193 01:01:59,538 --> 01:02:00,421 -Can I? -No. 1194 01:02:00,455 --> 01:02:01,671 Can I? No. 1195 01:02:01,705 --> 01:02:04,355 Well, congratulations, Stephanie. You're next in line. 1196 01:02:04,388 --> 01:02:07,171 -But I'll tell you something. -I'll tell you something. 1197 01:02:07,205 --> 01:02:08,471 You don't disrespect 1198 01:02:08,504 --> 01:02:11,754 and take the North American Champion's moment like that. 1199 01:02:12,605 --> 01:02:15,955 And don't think for one second that I forgot about you attacking me 1200 01:02:15,988 --> 01:02:17,855 in that makeup chair two weeks ago. 1201 01:02:18,421 --> 01:02:22,805 Come Vengeance Day, Fallon is going to show La Primera 1202 01:02:22,838 --> 01:02:25,404 that you don't cross Fatal Influence. 1203 01:02:25,438 --> 01:02:26,588 Exactly. 1204 01:02:26,621 --> 01:02:28,404 And if Eva approves this, 1205 01:02:28,438 --> 01:02:31,788 next week, Jacy Jane is going to make you pay 1206 01:02:31,821 --> 01:02:33,821 for what you did to her and us. 1207 01:02:34,855 --> 01:02:36,871 -Yeah, you got this, Jace. -Yes, you do. 1208 01:02:37,338 --> 01:02:39,855 Yeah. I'll see you next week, Stephanie. 1209 01:02:42,788 --> 01:02:44,788 [Vic] Well, we'll see if that one gets made official, 1210 01:02:44,821 --> 01:02:46,105 because this one is. 1211 01:02:46,138 --> 01:02:49,071 NXT Champion Oba Femi will team with Trick Williams 1212 01:02:49,105 --> 01:02:51,404 to face A-Town Down Under, 1213 01:02:51,438 --> 01:02:53,605 who will face Oba Femi at Vengeance Day, 1214 01:02:53,638 --> 01:02:56,105 a match Trick thinks he deserves. 1215 01:02:56,138 --> 01:02:58,588 Combustible elements, Corey, set to explode. 1216 01:02:58,621 --> 01:02:59,821 next Tuesday. 1217 01:02:59,855 --> 01:03:01,821 [Corey] You want to talk about combustible elements, 1218 01:03:01,855 --> 01:03:04,838 look no further than how we kicked off the evening tonight, 1219 01:03:04,871 --> 01:03:07,705 as next week, Bayley, Roxanne Perez, 1220 01:03:07,738 --> 01:03:10,038 and NXT women's champion Giulia 1221 01:03:10,071 --> 01:03:12,571 will meet in a Vengeance Day Summit. 1222 01:03:13,055 --> 01:03:14,738 [Vic] That will be quite the altercation. 1223 01:03:14,771 --> 01:03:16,638 We saw an altercation earlier tonight 1224 01:03:16,671 --> 01:03:19,188 between these two after weeks of awkwardness. 1225 01:03:19,805 --> 01:03:22,838 Kelani Jordan, the standout, will face Karmen Petrovic, 1226 01:03:22,871 --> 01:03:26,338 who will stand tall in this competitive women's division match-up 1227 01:03:26,371 --> 01:03:29,555 next week live on NXT. 1228 01:03:29,588 --> 01:03:31,688 And we got some breaking news right now. 1229 01:03:31,721 --> 01:03:33,921 After they went face-to-face earlier tonight, 1230 01:03:33,955 --> 01:03:36,571 The Underboss will go one-on-one with Ridge Holland. 1231 01:03:36,605 --> 01:03:41,455 It's Holland and Stacks next week live on NXT. 1232 01:03:45,171 --> 01:03:50,105 Guys, it is main event time here tonight in Atlanta. 1233 01:03:50,138 --> 01:03:54,721 Challengers are ready to possibly, finally wear gold in the WWE. 1234 01:03:54,754 --> 01:03:57,838 To do so, they've got to beat the savvy, the confident champions 1235 01:03:57,871 --> 01:03:59,638 Bianca Belair and Naomi. 1236 01:03:59,671 --> 01:04:03,055 Who's going to leave Atlanta WWE Women's Tag-Team champions, 1237 01:04:03,088 --> 01:04:05,705 we find out live, we find out next. 1238 01:04:09,971 --> 01:04:13,221 You know, when I went to Japan for the N1 Victory tournament, 1239 01:04:13,254 --> 01:04:15,071 you welcomed me into your home. 1240 01:04:15,788 --> 01:04:18,038 You made my experience with Pro Wrestling NOAH 1241 01:04:18,071 --> 01:04:20,771 one of the best experiences of my entire career. 1242 01:04:21,438 --> 01:04:25,721 So to show my appreciation, I got you something special. 1243 01:04:26,305 --> 01:04:28,004 Wow, wow, wow. 1244 01:04:29,338 --> 01:04:30,821 -So cool! -Very cool. 1245 01:04:30,855 --> 01:04:31,705 Yeah. 1246 01:04:31,738 --> 01:04:33,088 [Briggs] Now that you're in America, 1247 01:04:33,121 --> 01:04:35,438 I just want to welcome you into my home. 1248 01:04:37,271 --> 01:04:40,971 Briggs, this means a lot to me. 1249 01:04:41,004 --> 01:04:42,504 We got to look like a tag team right? 1250 01:04:42,538 --> 01:04:43,938 Yeah, I love it. 1251 01:04:43,971 --> 01:04:45,355 Good, good. I know… 1252 01:04:46,205 --> 01:04:48,705 you came to NXT to become a champion. 1253 01:04:49,371 --> 01:04:53,638 So one way or another, we are going to get to Axiom and Frazer. 1254 01:04:54,271 --> 01:04:59,038 Briggs, before you came to Japan, you wanted to be on your own. 1255 01:04:59,788 --> 01:05:01,838 But you helped take me in. 1256 01:05:02,388 --> 01:05:06,388 I promise you will become a champion again. 1257 01:05:07,154 --> 01:05:11,754 Axiom and Nathan cannot dodge us forever. 1258 01:05:13,621 --> 01:05:15,154 -[Briggs] I like that. -Yeah. 1259 01:05:15,188 --> 01:05:16,771 -Looks good, man. -Thank you. 1260 01:05:18,805 --> 01:05:22,388 [Vic] A lot of big news tonight as it surrounds February the 15th. 1261 01:05:22,421 --> 01:05:25,188 These three women will have a summit next week on NXT. 1262 01:05:25,221 --> 01:05:27,938 And we also saw Cora Jade was not very happy with this announcement, 1263 01:05:27,971 --> 01:05:29,121 but it is official. 1264 01:05:29,154 --> 01:05:31,821 It'll be a Triple Threat in the nation's capital 1265 01:05:31,855 --> 01:05:33,838 for the NXT Women's Championship. 1266 01:05:33,871 --> 01:05:36,438 It's going down at Vengeance Day. 1267 01:05:36,471 --> 01:05:40,071 [Corey] There's going to be a lot of gold on the line at Vengeance Day 1268 01:05:40,105 --> 01:05:43,638 including the NXT Women's North American Championship 1269 01:05:43,671 --> 01:05:50,238 as the current champion, Fallon Henley, defends against the number one contender, 1270 01:05:50,338 --> 01:05:51,538 Stephanie Vaquer. 1271 01:05:52,071 --> 01:05:53,555 [Vic] When it comes to championships, 1272 01:05:53,588 --> 01:05:55,105 Oba Femi has never been afraid 1273 01:05:55,138 --> 01:05:57,638 of running away and showcasing his dominance. 1274 01:05:57,671 --> 01:05:59,488 He's going to have a chance to do it in D.C. 1275 01:05:59,521 --> 01:06:04,188 when he faces Grayson Waller and Austin Perry in a Triple Threat Match, 1276 01:06:04,221 --> 01:06:07,271 a match he doesn't need to be factored in to lose his title. 1277 01:06:15,404 --> 01:06:17,404 But it is main event time, 1278 01:06:17,438 --> 01:06:19,571 here, sold out, in Atlanta. 1279 01:06:19,605 --> 01:06:21,605 [cheers and applause] 1280 01:06:29,421 --> 01:06:34,605 The magnitude of this opportunity for the Meta girls cannot be overstated. 1281 01:06:34,638 --> 01:06:38,705 And I'm not only talking about tag team glory or individual glory. 1282 01:06:38,738 --> 01:06:41,671 I'm talking about NXT as a whole. 1283 01:06:41,705 --> 01:06:42,705 We heard earlier tonight, 1284 01:06:42,738 --> 01:06:46,904 Theory and Waller told Oba Femi, RAW and SmackDown are the big leagues. 1285 01:06:46,938 --> 01:06:50,588 So what's Oba gonna do? Oba's gonna fight to prove them wrong. 1286 01:06:50,621 --> 01:06:54,105 The Meta girls have the same exact opportunity here tonight, 1287 01:06:54,138 --> 01:06:58,088 to show Bianca and Naomi that NXT is not less there… 1288 01:06:58,121 --> 01:07:00,205 NXT doesn't need to be RAW or SmackDown 1289 01:07:00,238 --> 01:07:01,471 to be the big leagues. 1290 01:07:01,504 --> 01:07:02,688 -We have the best… -[woman] N… 1291 01:07:02,721 --> 01:07:04,305 …superstars in the game, 1292 01:07:04,338 --> 01:07:07,338 -A… O… -…and this is where it all goes down. 1293 01:07:07,371 --> 01:07:10,004 M… I. 1294 01:07:11,221 --> 01:07:12,754 [laughs] 1295 01:07:14,904 --> 01:07:15,821 ♪ Let's go! ♪ 1296 01:07:16,605 --> 01:07:20,188 [Vic] And The Glow is back at NXT. 1297 01:07:20,738 --> 01:07:22,404 ♪ And make 'em go insane! ♪ 1298 01:07:22,455 --> 01:07:23,921 ♪ My head is in the game… ♪ 1299 01:07:23,955 --> 01:07:26,521 Oh, Booker, sit down. 1300 01:07:27,254 --> 01:07:29,421 -[Booker T laughs] -["Watch Me Shine" playing] 1301 01:07:29,504 --> 01:07:30,671 ♪ I'm on my own ♪ 1302 01:07:30,705 --> 01:07:32,055 ♪ Against the wall ♪ 1303 01:07:32,121 --> 01:07:35,138 ♪ The pressure's building, but no I'll never fall ♪ 1304 01:07:35,171 --> 01:07:36,571 ♪ Instead of crying ♪ 1305 01:07:36,605 --> 01:07:38,471 ♪ They hear me roar… ♪ 1306 01:07:38,504 --> 01:07:40,571 [Vic] Hey Corey, you bring up a lot of good points. 1307 01:07:40,605 --> 01:07:42,305 Because someone like Bianca Belair 1308 01:07:42,338 --> 01:07:44,355 started from the ground up here at NXT. 1309 01:07:44,388 --> 01:07:47,138 She's had the Wrestlemania main event, she's done it all. 1310 01:07:47,171 --> 01:07:48,705 She's back here tonight, 1311 01:07:48,738 --> 01:07:53,305 but something that's very, important to remember about this match-up, 1312 01:07:53,338 --> 01:07:57,588 this brand has not had a pair of Women's Tag Team Champions 1313 01:07:57,621 --> 01:07:59,705 since the summer of '23. 1314 01:07:59,738 --> 01:08:01,805 -[Booker T] Oh. -[Vic] Sol Ruca and Zaria 1315 01:08:01,838 --> 01:08:04,305 reminded the challengers about that. 1316 01:08:04,338 --> 01:08:07,205 There's a lot of pressure on the shoulders of the challengers tonight. 1317 01:08:07,238 --> 01:08:09,421 [Corey] No doubt about it. I can speak from experience. 1318 01:08:09,455 --> 01:08:11,305 Sometime when you get to the top of the game, 1319 01:08:11,338 --> 01:08:12,904 you forget where you came from. 1320 01:08:12,938 --> 01:08:14,971 You forget what made you you. 1321 01:08:15,004 --> 01:08:17,921 I hope Bianca remembers, and I hope Naomi knows. 1322 01:08:17,955 --> 01:08:20,521 Because it is going to be an all-out battle 1323 01:08:20,554 --> 01:08:23,171 for the Women's Tag Team title in a matter of moments. 1324 01:08:23,238 --> 01:08:24,921 -[bell rings] -[Vic] Let's go up to Mike Rome. 1325 01:08:24,971 --> 01:08:28,321 [Mike] The following contest scheduled for one fall 1326 01:08:29,071 --> 01:08:32,921 is for the WWE Women's 1327 01:08:32,955 --> 01:08:36,404 Tag Team Championship! 1328 01:08:36,988 --> 01:08:38,988 [audience cheering] 1329 01:08:40,304 --> 01:08:43,138 Introducing the challengers, 1330 01:08:43,171 --> 01:08:46,621 representing Meta-Four, 1331 01:08:46,654 --> 01:08:53,354 Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson! 1332 01:08:53,388 --> 01:08:55,388 [audience cheering] 1333 01:08:58,888 --> 01:09:00,738 And their opponents. 1334 01:09:00,771 --> 01:09:07,104 They are the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, 1335 01:09:07,138 --> 01:09:14,138 Naomi and Bianca Belair! 1336 01:09:15,838 --> 01:09:20,921 [Vic] Booker, for the Champions they competed 24 hours ago on RAW on Netflix. 1337 01:09:20,955 --> 01:09:22,038 They have a big weekend. 1338 01:09:22,071 --> 01:09:23,788 They're both going to be in the Royal Rumble 1339 01:09:23,821 --> 01:09:25,271 this Saturday in Indianapolis. 1340 01:09:25,304 --> 01:09:30,021 Is the moment right for Meta-Four to catch them off guard? 1341 01:09:30,054 --> 01:09:32,438 [Booker T] You might be right. Get to them at the right time 1342 01:09:32,471 --> 01:09:35,354 and the right place. And what they've gotta think about here, 1343 01:09:35,388 --> 01:09:40,354 Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend, this is home field advantage. 1344 01:09:40,388 --> 01:09:43,238 -[bell rings] -This is NXT. This is their backyard. 1345 01:09:43,271 --> 01:09:44,554 Let's see if they can defend it. 1346 01:09:44,588 --> 01:09:47,688 [Vic] Not only that, Lash back home here in Atlanta, hoping for, 1347 01:09:47,721 --> 01:09:50,838 uh, well, maybe a better result than what happened last time, 1348 01:09:50,871 --> 01:09:53,138 brought in your buddy Xavier Woods… 1349 01:09:53,838 --> 01:09:57,071 I'd rather not talk about Woods, he's been humiliated enough recently. 1350 01:09:58,088 --> 01:10:00,288 It's really unfair how The New Day have been treated. 1351 01:10:01,388 --> 01:10:05,355 Jakara Jackson stepping up in the moment, here, right now. 1352 01:10:05,388 --> 01:10:07,471 [audience cheer and applaud] 1353 01:10:16,255 --> 01:10:19,405 Early feeling-out process here between these two teams. 1354 01:10:19,438 --> 01:10:20,905 And you know, Corey, do you agree with 1355 01:10:20,938 --> 01:10:22,371 the champions that the challengers 1356 01:10:22,405 --> 01:10:25,188 have been putting in a lot of work lately, over the last six months. 1357 01:10:25,221 --> 01:10:27,421 [Corey] When I was calling Friday Night SmackDown, 1358 01:10:27,455 --> 01:10:31,338 I saw Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson challenge Biance Belair and J. Cargill 1359 01:10:31,371 --> 01:10:32,205 at the time. 1360 01:10:32,255 --> 01:10:35,005 And they were incredibly impressive. Cover here by Naomi. 1361 01:10:35,038 --> 01:10:35,971 [Vic] Kick-out. 1362 01:10:36,005 --> 01:10:38,471 [Corey] They absolutely made the most of their opportunity. 1363 01:10:38,505 --> 01:10:40,838 Yes, they came up short, but this is a different environment. 1364 01:10:40,871 --> 01:10:43,738 You're dealing with Naomi. Maybe that's the missing ingredient. 1365 01:10:43,771 --> 01:10:45,938 Maybe they can get the best of Naomi. 1366 01:10:45,971 --> 01:10:47,238 [Vic] Another cover. 1367 01:10:48,238 --> 01:10:51,605 Very interesting predicament there for Jakara and Naomi. 1368 01:10:51,638 --> 01:10:53,071 Taking down the challenger. 1369 01:10:53,105 --> 01:10:53,938 Floating over. 1370 01:10:53,971 --> 01:10:55,355 -[Corey] Whoa! -[Vic] And a kick-out. 1371 01:10:55,388 --> 01:10:57,371 You know, Booker, we were there ringside 1372 01:10:57,405 --> 01:11:02,338 to see Meta-Four beat The Unholy Union for this opportunity. 1373 01:11:02,371 --> 01:11:05,338 They have been striving for greatness for some time. 1374 01:11:05,371 --> 01:11:07,905 [Booker T] Meta-Four has been shining up. 1375 01:11:07,938 --> 01:11:10,338 More than anything, in a match-up like this, 1376 01:11:10,371 --> 01:11:12,471 -it's a home field advantage-- -[Vic] Back. 1377 01:11:12,505 --> 01:11:14,988 [Booker T] …you go out there and you lay it all on the line, 1378 01:11:15,021 --> 01:11:17,221 because this could be that one shot. 1379 01:11:17,255 --> 01:11:18,371 That one shot. 1380 01:11:18,405 --> 01:11:23,655 And Corey talked about that invaluable experience Meta-Four's had, 1381 01:11:23,688 --> 01:11:24,721 so it's going to be good. 1382 01:11:24,755 --> 01:11:27,105 [Vic] Cover for Belair, and a kick-out. 1383 01:11:27,138 --> 01:11:29,971 Bianca, a former winner of the Women's Royal Rumble match, 1384 01:11:30,005 --> 01:11:31,938 back here tonight competing. 1385 01:11:32,038 --> 01:11:34,038 And look at the power on display. 1386 01:11:34,071 --> 01:11:35,988 Jakara slide her down, made the tag, 1387 01:11:36,021 --> 01:11:37,288 and when we talk about power… 1388 01:11:37,321 --> 01:11:38,971 -[laughing] -[Booker T chuckles] 1389 01:11:39,005 --> 01:11:40,521 [Vic] Get ready! 1390 01:11:41,205 --> 01:11:42,405 I like this. 1391 01:11:42,438 --> 01:11:43,888 [Corey] Yeah! 1392 01:11:46,138 --> 01:11:47,505 [Booker T] Here we go. 1393 01:11:47,538 --> 01:11:52,105 [Vic] You just feel the tension rising right now here inside center stage 1394 01:11:52,138 --> 01:11:54,304 for Lash Legend and Bianca Belair. 1395 01:11:55,921 --> 01:12:02,105 [Corey] Bianca Belair extremely unfamiliar with being overpowered by anyone. 1396 01:12:03,271 --> 01:12:05,638 That's exactly what Lash Legend's looking to do here. 1397 01:12:05,671 --> 01:12:07,505 Bianca right now. Whoa! 1398 01:12:07,538 --> 01:12:09,304 -[Booker] Oh! Yeah. -[Corey] Showcase of power 1399 01:12:09,338 --> 01:12:12,121 that we have come to find from the former women's champion. 1400 01:12:12,155 --> 01:12:13,755 There's that athleticism standing, 1401 01:12:13,788 --> 01:12:15,488 moonsault into the cover, hook and leg 1402 01:12:15,521 --> 01:12:17,488 and a kick out by Lash. 1403 01:12:18,471 --> 01:12:21,771 [Corey] Listen, I think, I hope that Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson 1404 01:12:21,804 --> 01:12:24,821 are approaching this matchup differently than their previous opportunities. 1405 01:12:24,855 --> 01:12:27,905 I hope they realize that title matches don't grow on trees. 1406 01:12:27,938 --> 01:12:29,505 They're not just handed out around here. 1407 01:12:29,538 --> 01:12:32,971 Especially as the competition continues to get bigger, 1408 01:12:33,005 --> 01:12:34,955 better, faster, stronger! 1409 01:12:34,988 --> 01:12:37,671 [Vic] Bianca charging right in and, oh, got caught. 1410 01:12:37,705 --> 01:12:40,738 -And, Booker, Lash brings the size. -[Booker] Whoa! 1411 01:12:40,771 --> 01:12:42,355 [Vic] She brings the power… 1412 01:12:42,388 --> 01:12:45,638 And right now trying to overpower Bianca Belair. 1413 01:12:45,671 --> 01:12:47,238 And look at these knees. 1414 01:12:47,271 --> 01:12:48,771 [Booker] Yes. We've seen that… 1415 01:12:48,804 --> 01:12:50,871 -[Vic] Oh! -…that natural power 1416 01:12:50,905 --> 01:12:52,321 from Lash Legend before. 1417 01:12:52,355 --> 01:12:54,205 She could get a cover right here. 1418 01:12:54,238 --> 01:12:56,338 -What is she waiting on? -[Vic] Off that back breaker. 1419 01:12:57,071 --> 01:13:00,021 She knows she's got to do a little bit more here tonight. 1420 01:13:00,054 --> 01:13:00,905 Maybe showcase… 1421 01:13:00,938 --> 01:13:02,054 [all exclaiming] 1422 01:13:02,471 --> 01:13:03,621 [Vic] Are you kidding me? 1423 01:13:03,671 --> 01:13:07,121 [Corey] Moonsault by Lash, and another nearfall in this matchup. 1424 01:13:07,155 --> 01:13:08,521 [Booker] Wow! 1425 01:13:08,554 --> 01:13:11,238 [Corey] We're usually talking about Jakara with the athleticism. 1426 01:13:11,271 --> 01:13:12,771 Lash Legend. 1427 01:13:12,804 --> 01:13:13,855 Take another look. 1428 01:13:13,888 --> 01:13:15,304 [Vic] This is what it's gonna take. 1429 01:13:15,338 --> 01:13:16,671 New wrinkles to your game. 1430 01:13:16,705 --> 01:13:19,155 New dimension to what you do in the ring. 1431 01:13:19,188 --> 01:13:22,255 Lash Legend just left all of our jaws on the floor. 1432 01:13:22,304 --> 01:13:24,205 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 1433 01:13:24,238 --> 01:13:26,571 And a little bit of a stalemate between these two. 1434 01:13:27,621 --> 01:13:28,804 Oh! 1435 01:13:28,838 --> 01:13:30,905 [Booker] That's that playbook I always talk about 1436 01:13:30,938 --> 01:13:34,105 adding more to the repertoire. Oh, yeah! 1437 01:13:34,138 --> 01:13:38,554 [Vic] Who is walking out of Atlanta with the WWE Women's Tag Team titles? 1438 01:13:38,588 --> 01:13:40,721 [crowd cheering] 1439 01:13:44,321 --> 01:13:46,688 Main event time here on NXT. 1440 01:13:46,755 --> 01:13:49,271 The challengers, the Meta-Girls, 1441 01:13:49,304 --> 01:13:52,571 in control of this matchup, taking it to Bianca and Naomi. 1442 01:13:52,605 --> 01:13:55,388 The WWE Women's Tag Team titles are on the line. 1443 01:13:55,421 --> 01:13:58,905 Lash, looking to win the titles in her hometown of Atlanta. 1444 01:13:58,938 --> 01:14:01,271 Bianca, Naomi, trying to pick up a victory, 1445 01:14:01,355 --> 01:14:03,238 build some momentum heading into this weekend. 1446 01:14:03,321 --> 01:14:05,804 The Royal Rumble in Indianapolis. 1447 01:14:05,838 --> 01:14:07,771 During the break, though, Corey, 1448 01:14:07,855 --> 01:14:11,021 these two teams went back and forth, because it's really the turning point. 1449 01:14:11,105 --> 01:14:13,505 [Corey] Absolutely wicked snake eyes. 1450 01:14:13,588 --> 01:14:15,605 And then Lash Legend would turn her attention 1451 01:14:15,688 --> 01:14:17,121 to Bianca Belair on the outside. 1452 01:14:17,205 --> 01:14:20,038 But as I was saying, moments ago, I cautioned Lash Legend 1453 01:14:20,121 --> 01:14:22,288 to spend too much time worrying about Bianca, 1454 01:14:22,371 --> 01:14:24,455 who's not the legal opponent at the moment. 1455 01:14:24,521 --> 01:14:27,988 You can't take your eyes off of someone as dangerous as Naomi. 1456 01:14:30,804 --> 01:14:32,521 Oh, as this matchup continuing… 1457 01:14:32,554 --> 01:14:36,071 Ava, I need to speak to you. Get over here and speak to me, right now! 1458 01:14:36,155 --> 01:14:37,521 We need to have a word. 1459 01:14:38,771 --> 01:14:39,804 [Vic] Blockbuster! 1460 01:14:39,888 --> 01:14:41,038 Yeah. Thanks. 1461 01:14:41,105 --> 01:14:44,788 [Vic] Well, of course, Jade obviously not very happy with what she heard earlier 1462 01:14:44,871 --> 01:14:48,605 from our General Manager as it pertains to the NXT Women's Championship. 1463 01:14:48,688 --> 01:14:50,455 But right now, we've got a championship matchup. 1464 01:14:50,538 --> 01:14:53,804 It's on the line. It's the WWE Women's Tag Team titles. 1465 01:14:54,588 --> 01:14:59,338 Naomi trying to reach out for Bianca. Jakara has made her way into the matchup. 1466 01:14:59,421 --> 01:15:00,838 Two fresh superstars. 1467 01:15:00,871 --> 01:15:03,071 But it's Bianca who's overpowering, 1468 01:15:03,105 --> 01:15:06,521 who's running over, who is deep-cleaning Jakara Jackson. 1469 01:15:06,554 --> 01:15:07,938 [Booker] She's fresh, too, right now. 1470 01:15:08,021 --> 01:15:11,121 Fresh as a daisy. And right now, Bianca Belair 1471 01:15:11,205 --> 01:15:12,355 is on the move. 1472 01:15:12,388 --> 01:15:14,321 [Vic] And you talk about the Tag Team titles. 1473 01:15:14,405 --> 01:15:18,088 Will we have NXT representing the Women's Tag Team titles 1474 01:15:18,171 --> 01:15:23,054 when we roll in to Cincinnati, Ohio, Tuesday, February 25? 1475 01:15:23,105 --> 01:15:26,771 The final Tuesday of February, NXT will be live 1476 01:15:26,804 --> 01:15:29,255 from the Andrew J. Brady Music Center. 1477 01:15:29,288 --> 01:15:32,588 But playing some music here in Atlanta is Bianca Belair. 1478 01:15:32,621 --> 01:15:36,488 [Booker] There, Bianca Belair looking like she's ready to finish it, man. 1479 01:15:36,521 --> 01:15:37,955 -We say take it all! -[Vic] And Bianca, 1480 01:15:37,988 --> 01:15:40,471 so wise, already had her eyes in the back of her head, 1481 01:15:40,554 --> 01:15:42,304 seeing Lash charging in. 1482 01:15:42,338 --> 01:15:44,188 And now she's looking for a two on one. 1483 01:15:44,255 --> 01:15:48,155 [Corey] And what we're seeing right now is big game, big match experience! Period. 1484 01:15:48,238 --> 01:15:52,155 Bianca Belair has the physical capability to do what she so pleases. 1485 01:15:52,238 --> 01:15:54,321 But Bianca also has the experience. 1486 01:15:54,405 --> 01:15:56,088 She's been to the biggest dances, 1487 01:15:56,121 --> 01:15:59,488 and, right now, she is overpowering Jakara. 1488 01:16:00,621 --> 01:16:01,771 Wham! 1489 01:16:02,721 --> 01:16:05,855 [crowd chanting] BSB! BSB! BSB! 1490 01:16:05,888 --> 01:16:10,288 Bianca, feeding off the energy, hitting another moonsault. 1491 01:16:10,338 --> 01:16:13,304 Picture perfect for the titles to retain. 1492 01:16:13,338 --> 01:16:18,188 And Jakara, left shoulder just getting off the mat. 1493 01:16:18,221 --> 01:16:20,471 We're now in that deep water, Booker. 1494 01:16:20,505 --> 01:16:21,871 And these are the moments 1495 01:16:21,905 --> 01:16:25,105 you've been talking about Meta-Four has been trying to get ready for. 1496 01:16:25,671 --> 01:16:28,621 As you see the power from Bianca, 1497 01:16:28,655 --> 01:16:30,221 overpowering Jakara. 1498 01:16:30,255 --> 01:16:31,671 But right now, what's the mindset? 1499 01:16:31,721 --> 01:16:33,105 Has to be the challengers. 1500 01:16:33,138 --> 01:16:36,355 -And Jakara just got rocked… -[Corey] Cover goes. Naomi! 1501 01:16:36,388 --> 01:16:38,021 And Lash Legend holds things up. 1502 01:16:38,054 --> 01:16:39,304 [Booker T] You know how they say, 1503 01:16:39,338 --> 01:16:41,971 "Everybody's got a plan until they get hit in the mouth." 1504 01:16:42,005 --> 01:16:44,205 I think that's what is happening right now. 1505 01:16:44,238 --> 01:16:46,955 Bianca Belair just letting it all hang out. 1506 01:16:46,988 --> 01:16:48,655 Supernatural strength. 1507 01:16:48,688 --> 01:16:49,571 Here we go. 1508 01:16:49,605 --> 01:16:52,088 [Vic] Lash trying to hold on was able to counter for a moment. 1509 01:16:52,721 --> 01:16:55,688 And the referee here looking around everyone in the ring. 1510 01:16:55,721 --> 01:16:58,188 [Corey] Feel bad for the official. And what a forearm! 1511 01:16:59,688 --> 01:17:00,838 [Vic] And now Jakara, 1512 01:17:01,788 --> 01:17:02,938 last call in the play. 1513 01:17:02,971 --> 01:17:03,804 [Corey exclaims] 1514 01:17:03,838 --> 01:17:06,021 [Vic] Jakara executing it perfectly. 1515 01:17:06,721 --> 01:17:09,421 [Corey] Miss Jackson taking it high risk. 1516 01:17:09,455 --> 01:17:10,804 [Vic] Bianca's been wiped out. 1517 01:17:10,838 --> 01:17:13,821 [Corey] Oh, and what a big kick from Naomi who just wiped out Lash. 1518 01:17:14,405 --> 01:17:17,155 -Jakara right now. -[Vic] And across the top rope. 1519 01:17:17,671 --> 01:17:19,571 Jakara charging right back in, 1520 01:17:19,605 --> 01:17:21,304 taking on Naomi. 1521 01:17:21,338 --> 01:17:23,238 She's a legal superstar for her team. 1522 01:17:23,271 --> 01:17:25,554 Tag. Lash Legend's now legal. 1523 01:17:25,605 --> 01:17:27,838 Trying to look around. I don't know, Bianca is still down. 1524 01:17:27,871 --> 01:17:29,455 The Meta-Girls right now! 1525 01:17:29,488 --> 01:17:31,755 -[Booker] So close. So close, Vic. -[Vic] Closing in 1526 01:17:31,788 --> 01:17:35,755 on becoming the brand-new WWE Women's Tag Team champions! 1527 01:17:35,788 --> 01:17:37,455 [Corey] There it is! They're gonna do it. 1528 01:17:37,488 --> 01:17:39,388 -[Vic] Lash is legal. -[Corey] They're gonna do it. 1529 01:17:39,421 --> 01:17:41,788 -[crowd] One, two… -[Corey] Oh! 1530 01:17:41,821 --> 01:17:46,321 [Vic] Bianca just saved the titles for her team. 1531 01:17:46,921 --> 01:17:48,955 [Corey] Unbelievable. 1532 01:17:49,571 --> 01:17:52,471 Credit to Belair for understanding the situation 1533 01:17:52,505 --> 01:17:55,971 and being able to bail her partner out at the last millisecond. 1534 01:17:56,005 --> 01:17:57,271 Speared by Bianca. 1535 01:17:57,304 --> 01:17:58,421 [Vic] This is our main event. 1536 01:17:58,455 --> 01:18:00,438 The WWE Women's Tag Team title's on the line. 1537 01:18:00,471 --> 01:18:03,255 Lash's hoisting up Bianca Belair. 1538 01:18:03,921 --> 01:18:05,288 Belair has been wiped out. 1539 01:18:05,321 --> 01:18:08,005 Lash is legal for her team, as is Naomi. 1540 01:18:08,038 --> 01:18:11,188 Those are the two legal superstars in this matchup. 1541 01:18:11,221 --> 01:18:13,371 If you're trying to keep track at home because… 1542 01:18:14,054 --> 01:18:16,505 Oh, my God, that was countered. X-factor from Naomi. 1543 01:18:16,538 --> 01:18:18,121 All four women down. 1544 01:18:19,471 --> 01:18:20,838 [Corey] I think you're right, Vic. 1545 01:18:20,871 --> 01:18:22,721 I think Naomi was able to shift her weight 1546 01:18:22,755 --> 01:18:25,938 at the last possible second to mitigate her own landing. 1547 01:18:25,971 --> 01:18:27,405 That doesn't mean it was comfortable. 1548 01:18:27,438 --> 01:18:28,438 [Vic] It certainly was not. 1549 01:18:28,471 --> 01:18:30,605 But this allowed Bianca to get back to her feet, 1550 01:18:30,638 --> 01:18:34,338 trying to make a tag. Lash trying to not allow that to happen. 1551 01:18:34,371 --> 01:18:35,621 Trying to overpower Naomi. 1552 01:18:35,655 --> 01:18:39,038 And that's one way to certainly wipe out Bianca for a moment. 1553 01:18:39,071 --> 01:18:41,021 And Naomi, picking up steam! 1554 01:18:41,054 --> 01:18:42,588 Caught with a pump kick. 1555 01:18:42,621 --> 01:18:44,471 Titles are on the line. 1556 01:18:44,505 --> 01:18:47,921 And once again, the Meta-Girls are in control. 1557 01:18:47,971 --> 01:18:50,155 [Booker] Oh. I'm talking about they're looking good. 1558 01:18:50,188 --> 01:18:53,488 Goes back to the schedule of the champions, man. 1559 01:18:53,521 --> 01:18:55,071 Maybe too much work. 1560 01:18:55,105 --> 01:18:58,355 Too much time in the ring. But right now, in a lot of trouble. 1561 01:18:58,388 --> 01:19:00,304 [Vic] Naomi's been in these deep waters before. 1562 01:19:00,338 --> 01:19:01,221 Had it scouted. 1563 01:19:01,255 --> 01:19:03,688 Lash all the way to the outside. 1564 01:19:03,721 --> 01:19:06,388 A little assist from Bianca, and Lash… 1565 01:19:07,105 --> 01:19:09,821 [Corey] Smart move, trying to take out the powerhouse of the team. 1566 01:19:09,855 --> 01:19:12,288 [Vic] But remember, Jakara Jackson, who is legal. 1567 01:19:12,321 --> 01:19:14,554 Jakara right now going from behind. 1568 01:19:14,588 --> 01:19:16,355 Shoulders down… 1569 01:19:16,388 --> 01:19:17,788 [all exclaiming] 1570 01:19:17,821 --> 01:19:18,688 [Booker] Oh! 1571 01:19:18,721 --> 01:19:20,988 [Vic] Countered. Kick out! Tag! 1572 01:19:22,005 --> 01:19:23,421 [Corey] I don't know if I like that. 1573 01:19:23,455 --> 01:19:24,588 [Booker] I don't know either. 1574 01:19:25,838 --> 01:19:27,771 [Vic] Jakara just got caught. 1575 01:19:27,804 --> 01:19:29,755 We can talk about the officials later. 1576 01:19:29,788 --> 01:19:30,938 Look at Bianca. 1577 01:19:30,971 --> 01:19:32,038 Look at Naomi. 1578 01:19:32,071 --> 01:19:34,038 Champions in control. 1579 01:19:34,071 --> 01:19:35,338 Dropping Jakara. 1580 01:19:35,371 --> 01:19:37,788 -[Booker] Come on! -[Vic] Bianca into the cover… 1581 01:19:37,821 --> 01:19:40,271 -To retain the gold. -[bell dinging] 1582 01:19:40,304 --> 01:19:42,171 ["Watch Me Shine" playing] 1583 01:19:42,205 --> 01:19:46,288 [Mike] Here are your winners and still 1584 01:19:46,321 --> 01:19:50,721 WWE Women's Tag Team champions, 1585 01:19:50,755 --> 01:19:55,721 Naomi and Bianca Belair! 1586 01:19:55,755 --> 01:19:59,471 [Vic] I don't think Derek Sanders is a Kansas City Chief official, 1587 01:19:59,505 --> 01:20:00,738 but he is here tonight. 1588 01:20:00,771 --> 01:20:02,871 A lot of people are going to be questioning that. 1589 01:20:02,905 --> 01:20:05,238 But in the end, what a main event. 1590 01:20:05,271 --> 01:20:10,638 Congratulations to the WWE Women's Tag Team champions. f official,