[John Cena] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[Vic] Welcome to NXT!
We are on the heels of a historic, record-breaking Royal Rumble,
as we are officially on
the Road to WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas.
And after her record-breaking performance on Saturday at the Royal Rumble,
Roxanne Perez has her eyes on the NXT women's champion.
That means Giulia would defend her title a week from Saturday, at Vengeance Day,
not only against The Prodigy, but also this NBA All Star, Bayley.
All three are here live for our championship summit
later on tonight.
Also arriving earlier today, it was A-Town Down Under.
They're set for the main event showdown,
a tag team match-up against their opponent in DC.
That's NXT champion, Oba Femi, and his partner,
not by choice, may I add, Trick Williams.
Can Trick handle his emotions here tonight?
Huge main event on NXT.
["The Chosen" playing]
♪ Like a thief in the night No we won't let you in ♪
♪ 'Cause we hold all the light And we'll blind you with it ♪
[Vic] And I think we can all agree,
Fatal Influence has never met anyone like the Dark Angel.
♪ So stay where you're meant to We'll take over this game ♪
[bell dings]
[Mike Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, representing Fatal Influence,
Jacy Jane!
[Corey] I agree with your assessment of the situation, Vic,
but you have to ask yourself the same question.
On the other hand, the Dark Angel has never encountered
someone quite as dangerous as Fatal Influence.
[Booker T] I love it, man. Fatal Influence.
Put the kids to bed, man,
because it's about to get busy, dawg.
Oh, yes, man!
[Corey] Want to elaborate on that Book?
[Vic] No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] We got a long night ahead of us, fellas.
["Bury Me" playing]
[announcer] And her opponent, from San Fernando, Chile,
Stephanie Vaquer!
[Vic] Hey, Graves, you've been here for the arrivals
of a lot of the international sensations.
But what impresses you the most with the number one contender
to the Women's North American Championship?
[Corey] I don't think I can overstate how impressed I've been
by the confidence and poise of Stephanie Vaquer
since arriving in NXT.
A true international phenomenon who looks just as comfortable here in NXT
as she does in her very own bed.
This is a dangerous, dangerous woman, Vic.
[Vic] And a week from Saturday,
will Stephanie Vaquer put gold around her waist,
as she meets Fallon Henley
for the Women's North American title in Washington, DC, Vengeance Day?
This is a first-time meeting, by the way, one on one,
for Jacy Jane and Stephanie Vaquer.
[bell dings]
And it was Vaquer who won a 4-Way at New Year's Evil,
which earned her a future opportunity at the title,
which we just mentioned, will be a week from Saturday.
[crowd chanting] Stephanie! Stephanie! Stephanie!
[Vic] And no doubt who the NXT Universe is behind in this match.
It was Vaquer who actually entered her first Royal Rumble
this past Saturday in Indianapolis, in front of over 70,000.
And we have to congratulate Charlotte Flair,
who won the women's Royal Rumble.
[Corey] I would congratulate Charlotte Flair
365 days a year for any reason.
I look for reasons to congratulate The Queen.
But the first woman to win the Royal Rumble twice, that is history.
That's just what Charlotte does.
[Vic] Announced she will be here tonight.
She said that last night on Monday Night Raw.
She has yet to arrive.
Well, Booker, you're a king.
I mean, we all wait for royalty, do we not?
[Booker T] Yes, most definitely.
Most definitely. Stand up.
Stand up.
[Vic] She's not out here, so I'm not gonna stand up just yet, as Vaquer in control.
But what a night, Booker, for Roxanne Perez
when we talk about [indistinct].
[Booker T] Roxanne Perez, 67 minute set records.
And I'm gonna tell you, that's just the beginning
of Roxanne Perez's bright, bright future.
[Vic] She is here tonight as well, part of our championship summit.
And there's Jacy Jane now cranking up aggression.
-[Booker T] Oh, yes, man. -[Vic] Going right at Stephanie Vaquer.
And it was Vaquer who lost to Shotzi a few weeks back.
Thanks in part, Book, to Fatal Influence.
[Booker T] Come on, man. Let's quit talking about old stuff.
Let's talk about Jacy Jane right now,
and this opportunity of a lifetime to knock Stephanie Vaquer
right off the top of the mountain.
[Corey] Jacy Jane has several opportunities at hand.
She can advance her own career,
she can inflict a little damage on The Dark Angel.
[Booker T] Oh!
[Corey] She can also do a little scouting on behalf of Fallon Henley.
[Vic] That's a great point. Nice dropkick on the corner from Vaquer.
And it was Jacy who found herself on the wrong side of Stephanie
later that night, when Vaquer lost two Shotzi and Jacy.
Up over, looking to take down Vaquer.
And ooh! Right across the face.
Vaquer now charging--
Big leg drop, center of the ring, into the cover.
Looking to put this one away early, and Jacy Jane kicking out at one.
Booker, your rock star could playing her final tune, so to speak.
[Booker T] Come on, man, don't sleep on Jacy Jane…
[continues indistinctly]
Like I said, this is an opportunity of a lifetime
to knock Stephanie Vaquer out.
And trust me, trust me, I think she can do it.
You know what? I think she's gonna do it.
[Vic] Jacy didn't seem too confident last week
when Fallon made her aware of this match-up.
[Booker T] You know what? Preparation is the only way.
You gotta have more than a week's notice. Come on, Vic.
[Vic] She had more than a week's notice.
Plenty of time, is it not?
[Booker T] That's what I said, isn't it?
Preparation is the only-- against Stephanie Vaquer.
Come on, Vic. Come on, man.
[Corey] Underhanded technique from Jacy Jane.
-[Vic] You're on one tonight. -[Booker T] Oh!
-[Vic] Big kick. -[Booker T] Just speaking truth, man.
I'm just speaking truth.
Like I said, don't sleep on Jacy Jane.
Oh, no!
[Vic] Going home on the senton, Vaquer.
Oh, and, Booker, you know what's coming next.
[Booker T] Oh… Ah.
[crowd] Two. Three. Four. Five.
[Booker T] Oh, yes!
[Vic] Vaquer in control of this match-up.
Booker might've lost control of himself.
So, Graves, it might be you and I the next few moments.
[Booker T] That's what the move is called. Come on, man!
-[Vic] How do you spell that, Book? -[Booker T chuckles]
And Vaquer trying to keep everyone at bay. There's Fallon Henley,
as Corey brought out earlier, could be scouting Vaquer. Whoa!
Referee distracted by Nyx.
Fallon sticking her nose in the business where it doesn't belong.
[Corey] But The Dark Angel's taking her eye off the task at hand,
-that being Jacy Jayne! -[Vic] And Jayne making her pay!
[Booker T] Yes!
[Vic] Fatal Influence getting their way early on here on NXT.
[Vic] It has been all Jacy Jayne in this match-up.
Booker, Corey brings up a great point.
As a Superstar yourself who has had over 25 different championship reigns,
how should Henley be scouting Stephanie Vaquer here tonight?
[Booker T] Actually, that's 35 championship reigns.
But to your point, like, this is the biggest match of her career.
Like this… Like, she's the underdog stepping into this match-up.
That's what I would do, Vic.
-Here we go! Oh, yeah! -[Vic] Look at this. Oh!
-Jacy Jayne. -[Booker T] See what I'm saying?
-See what I'm saying? -[Vic] There's your point, Book.
Jayne knows what she's doing inside the ring.
Vaquer got a little bit fancy, a little too cute, and paid for it.
[Corey] Some people were questioning, on social media,
Jacy Jayne's adapting to this match-up because her last eight contests
were all tag team matches. She's back to the traditional single contest tonight.
And right now, she's on the top. Vaquer able to slither her way free.
-And right to the face goes Vaquer! -[Booker T] Man!
[Corey] And Vaquer now, looking for an exclamation point on this match-up.
[Vic] Yeah, things somehow about to get even worse for Jacy Jayne.
Cover your eyes, Book, You're not gonna wanna see this.
-[Booker T] Oh, no! Man! -[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Massive superplex from Stephanie Vaquer
takes down Jacy Jayne.
Let's take another look. Ooh!
Thunderous impact on the superplex.
But how much did Vaquer take out of herself delivering the move?
-[crowd chanting] Stephanie! Stephanie! -[Vic] NXT Universe rallying Vaquer.
Fallon Henley on the outside. Her smile is gone.
Jacy Jayne right now, not smiling at all.
This is starting to break down right in front of us. And remember,
it's Fallon Henley who defends the title a week from Saturday,
Vengeance Day, in our nation's capital, against Stephanie Vaquer.
Jacy Jayne, right now, trying her best
to knock down Vaquer just a peg to help out Fallon Henley.
-[Booker T] She's feeling it. Oh, no. -[Vic] She'll be feeling that too, Book.
-Got caught. Answer right back from Jayne. -[Booker T] I told you.
I told you she's feeling it.
-Get your ticket to… Oh, no. -[Vic] Well, the ride's closed!
Vaquer turning right around. Boom!
Dropping Jacy Jayne!
-[crowd cheering] -Vaquer!
Meteora!
[Corey] This could be the beginning of the end for Jacy Jayne.
[Vic] You can say that one more time.
Bang!
Belly-to-back suplex.
And this might be that moment, Graves,
Vaquer needed, because now you see the confidence
coming back into the number-one contender.
[Corey] The slightest of smirks just washing over the face of Vaquer.
Certainly spells trouble for Jacy Jayne and, potentially, Fallon Henley.
[Vic] And when we talk about that Women's North American Title,
who'll be champion the next time NXT is on the road,
Cincinnati, final Tuesday of February? Backslide didn't work.
-Big knee right under the jaw! -[Booker T] Yeah!
[Vic] Vaquer rocked! Jayne into the cover!
-And Vaquer kicking out. -[Booker T] What the hell?
[Corey] I don't know who looks more shocked and surprised.
Is it Jacy Jayne? As we look, bam, again at a vicious running knee.
Fallon Henley, just a few feet in front of us,
looks like she just saw a ghost on that kick-out.
-[crowd chanting] Stephanie! Stephanie! -[Booker T] Don't waste any time, Jacy.
[Vic] Looking for that Rolling Encore. Countered.
DDT! Dropping Jayne. Rolling right through.
Shoulders down! Cover!
Oh, and another near fall. I mean, you gotta give credit when credit is due.
Jacy Jayne is bringing it tonight.
[Booker T] Go back to Jacy Jayne's in-ring prowess,
her singles competition in-ring prowess. Right now, she's doing a hell of a job.
Oh, no!
[Vic] …Jayne. That's a nice call there, Graves.
And there comes Vaquer with the feint kick right between the eyes!
-[Booker T] Big shot! -[Corey] What's the area code in Chile?
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] We'll have to look that one up and get back to you next week.
-Springboard high crossbody! -[Booker T] Whoa!
[Vic] Cover! Count! Hey!
[Corey] Jazmyn Nyx making her presence felt!
[Vic] She didn't hit Vaquer.
-She hit Jacy Jayne. -[Corey] Uh-oh!
[Vic] Referee's discretion. And there's no discretion there from Vaquer,
dropping Nyx.
Superkick to Jayne!
Following it up!
Second time the charm,
the SVB!
And right in front of the champion,
Jayne vanquished by Vaquer!
["Bury Me" playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Stephanie Vaquer!
[Vic] Well, Fallon Henley can stomp and romp all she wants.
She didn't like the ending here tonight, Graves.
[Corey] Hoisting up Jacy Jayne,
before driving her spine-first across the knee.
Massive win, as momentum continues to shift
in the favor of the challenger, Stephanie Vaquer,
who looks more than ready, beyond ready,
for a battle in our nation's capital.
[Vic] A week from Saturday, will Henley feel the vengeance of Vaquer?
[indistinct chatter]
-Congrats, ladies. -Thank you.
Hell of a main event last week,
but you came up short.
And, Lash, you came up short again in the Royal Rumble.
[sucks air] And, honestly, I'm not surprised.
[scoffs] I'm trying to figure out who the hell you think you are.
-She didn't really mean it. She was just-- -No, no, no! I did.
Lash, you didn't eliminate anybody.
And you two had the opportunity to bring the tag titles back to NXT.
[sucks air] And you dropped the ball on that one, didn't ya?
You know what, you got a lot to say for someone who's sitting at home,
-on the couch, watching me. -Umm, hi. Hi, everyone.
Zaria, look, I know you haven't been here very long,
but it is way easier said than done
to defeat two Superstars like Bianca and Naomi.
Yeah, maybe for you and your little group,
but not for us.
Um, Lash and Jakara stepped up.
I'm still waiting for you to do the same.
Oh, yeah? Yeah? You want to keep on talking?
[indistinct shouting]
-Yeah, get her. -You know what…
Y'all handle your beef and we'll see the window…
[Corey] Well, Booker, it's your guy.
The Heritage Cup champion Lexis King graces us with his presence.
Next on NXT.
[crowd] Three, two, one.
[Tessitore] Ladies and gentlemen, for the third time in her career,
NXT Superstar Roxanne Perez enters the Royal Rumble Match.
She is the former NXT Women's Champion
and what a tremendous reign she had.
[Barrett] What a performance from Roxanne Perez.
[Corey] Starting number three, and last into the final two.
Roxanne Perez has lasted longer than any woman
in the history of the Royal Rumble,
at one hour, seven minutes and forty seven seconds.
[bell dings]
Excuse me, Oba Femi.
Last week, Ava dropped a bombshell that you'll be defending the NXT title
in a Triple Threat Match against Austin Theory
and Grayson Waller at Vengeance Day.
But tonight you face both men in a tag team match.
You see, Ava says that she runs everything that happens here in NXT.
But what she doesn't know is that I run everything that happens in the ring.
So tonight, I'll show Grayson Waller and Austin Theory
that they don't belong in the ring with me.
But one more thing, after last week's power bomb,
do you feel like you owe Trick Williams,
-to be a better partner in the-- -I don't owe Trick a single thing.
And as far as tonight, I'll see him out there.
Thank you.
Vic, tonight's main event tag team match should be interesting.
Back to you.
[Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
the NXT Heritage Cup champion, Lexis King.
Ladies and gentlemen,
and intellectuals,
your king has been crowned
the NXT Heritage Cup Champion.
You know, I wanted to come out here.
I wanted to be humble.
But how can I be humbled when I'm on a path to being the biggest star
in the history of professional wrestling?
[crowd cheers]
I couldn't do it alone, though.
We got a lot of legends back there.
We got the LFG show going, but one in particular,
William Regal, he reached out to me.
He tried to show me the light.
He tried to show me who I truly am.
And we had other names, too.
Poor Ryan Leaf.
Ryan Leaf, probably one of the biggest busts
in the history of the NFL,
came here to NXT to give me advice?
It doesn't work like that, brother…
-[Booker T] I agree with that. -…'cause the king doesn't take advice.
And I've never done well with authority, no.
You know, the king has always played to the beat of his own drum.
The king has always played by his own rules.
[yelling] Because why wouldn't I?
Look at me!
I got the looks that kill and the pedigree that will.
[crowd cheers]
Yeah, that's right.
What did you people think?
You thought I was just gonna transform?
Like I was gonna change it up on you
and become some law-abiding submissive beta, huh?
No.
Because the king's blood doesn't run with that of a normie.
No, no, no. No.
See, I was born into this business.
A second-generation talent, the son of a psycho.
But I never asked for this.
No.
In fact, I tried everything I could
to be anything but my father
You know, [stutters] I didn't even know him.
I didn't know who he was.
But I know one thing, is that he was a loose cannon
and he would do anything to win.
And it's such a shame. It's a shame because he had so much potential
but he just never quite reached that potential.
[sighs softly]
But yet through all that, through all the smoke and mirrors
and the advice of all the legends.
I felt truly at my best when I was just that
my father's son.
'Cause that's what I am.
And you guys wanted me to change, huh?
You wanted me to be something that I'm not?
Well, I didn't and I never will because I'm standing here,
your NXT Heritage Cup Champion
because I stay true to who I am!
[crowd cheers]
And speaking of the truth, the truth is,
that this championship,
my sweet queen,
she's been mistreated.
She's been mistreated for far too long, okay?
And I know I'm going to offend…
I'm going to offend some of the purists out there.
But for my first proclamation as NXT Heritage Cup Champion,
I am going to change the way that this title will be defended.
Gone are the days of the meaningless rounds,
gone are the days of the ill-advised cornermen,
and the egregious time limits.
No, no, no, no, no.
From this day forward, the Heritage Cup
will be one fall, winner take all.
Because this is my--
-["ChaChaLaLa" playing] -[crowd cheers]
[Corey] What?
No way.
Oh, my God, Vic, did you know about this?
[Vic] I certainly did not.
But I haven't seen you move like this since your wedding reception.
[Corey] The music has just overtaken the arena, Vic.
Who is that?
Let me reintroduce myself.
You see, I used to get real weird
here in NXT.
And that music right there,
it means the world to me.
Thank you, guys.
Thank you.
[crowd chanting] Welcome back!
[Lexis] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
[Lexis] Wait a minute.
Wait a minute. I know who you are.
It's starting to come to me.
You used to run around playing dress up
with Tyler Breeze, right? Firefighters, policemen.
Brother, this isn't the YMCA.
This is NXT.
[crowd chanting] Shut up, Lexis!
That's very clever and witty, coming from a guy that looks like
he had his face spray painted on this morning.
[crowd cheering]
I look good.
It was a paintbrush. It's not a spray.
The name is JDC, and I'm here representing
the system from TNA Wrestling
[crowd cheering]
And the system is always looking
for a little bit of gold to add to our trophy case.
And you know what?
I wouldn't mind wrapping my lips all over this cup and having a drink.
I know that you know that TNA and NXT have a working agreement.
What you don't know, Lexis,
is I just spoke to your GM, Ava, in the back and next week
for this Heritage Cup, look at me.
You versus me for the cup, next week.
[crowd cheering]
[Lexis] Oh, yeah?
You want to take a little sip from that cup?
Yeah? You want a little taste of greatness? I'll tell you what,
JDC, I appreciate what you're doing in the system and representing TNA.
But, you know, we've got a system over here.
And as far as I know all I know you as is Fandango.
Wait, wait, wait. No. Fawn Dongo!
[crowd jeering]
So next week you'll get your match.
It'll be you and me for the Heritage Cup champion, and we're gonna dance.
[Vic] Well, it seems it's official, Graves.
We got ourselves a Heritage Cup match next week on NXT.
[announcer] …and his opponent, from … weighing 253 pounds…
-[Corey] Look out! -[Vic] Stacks wasting no time.
Mike Rome couldn't even get the ringing announcement out.
Bell is wrong and this all stems from that argument
these two had last week in Atlanta.
Don, I don't necessarily liked the way Stacks
is starting this match-up, but it is effective.
Booker, do you feel that
Stacks wasn't joking when he spoke to the Don a few minutes ago?
[Booker T] Let me say this first. First man to throw a punch
is the man that has run out of ideas.
That's what I think right there.
As far as what went down between the Don and Stacks,
the Don told Stacks, "it's time to step up and do your job."
[Vic] There is Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Brooks Jensen looking on from high above
as Stacks going right to work on the body of Ridge Holland.
Well, Stacks is someone you got a chance to sit down with recently, Corey.
[Corey] I spent some time with Stacks back at center stage in Atlanta.
I was extremely impressed. Very cerebral young man, tremendous athlete.
I think there's a very, very high upside to Stacks.
[Vic] Well, the family is out here, ringside.
-[Corey] Oh, no! -[Vic] They're not gonna like
-what they just witnessed. -[Booker T] I love it.
[Vic] Spine first into the stairs goes Stacks
and now Ridge Holland, free to do as he please.
[Booker T] Can I say this? There's no upside in being the Underboss. Is it?
[Vic] Book, I'm gonna go on the record and say I think Stacks
is capable of far more than just being The Underboss.
[Booker T] I think so as well. It's exactly what I'm saying.
[Vic] Last week he stood up for Izzi in Atlanta.
But Booker, I come to you and say on that topic,
you have to admit that Ridge was out of line
getting into the face of Izzi Dame last week.
[Booker T] Look here, man. Action, there's always a reaction.
I think that's what that was, Victor.
[Corey] I think Ridge is certainly toeing the line, for sure.
But you got to understand Ridge Holland's frustration.
If it weren't for Izzi Dame,
Ridge, for all intents and purposes, should be a champion right now.
-[Booker T] That exactly my point! -[Vic] No one's feeling sorry for Ridge.
He brought any wrongdoing upon himself.
[Corey] Nobody said anything about feeling sorry for Ridge.
[indistinct shouting]
[Corey] I'm just saying you have to understand the mentality
of Ridge Holland.
You've got to look out for number one. No one's gonna look out for you.
[Vic] I wonder if that has to do with Stacks as well.
The Underboss. He's already talked about trying to step up, Booker.
And is it time for Stacks to step up for The Family?
[Booker T] Stacks Lorenzo has all the talent in the world,
but the one thing in this business you can't be
and that's a follow up, right Gravey, right?
[Corey] Yes, sir. You've got to look out for number one.
It's a selfish game.
[all exclaiming]
[Vic] Right across the … Stacks, up and over! And he caught Holland.
[Booker T] Beautiful shot there by Stacks Lorenzo.
[Vic] Holland right now is rocked. I just peeked up from my monitor.
Graves, I don't know if you see the same thing,
but look at the welts forming on the back of Stacks right now
as you see who's looking on as this match-up continues.
Stacks got caught and Holland's sending in The Underboss for a ride.
[Booker T] I love this kid, Ridge Holland.
You know what? And the thing is, he just wanted to be recognized.
He was one half of the tag team champions.
People knew who he was.
-He wants more of that, man. -[Vic] Well, when he was champion,
just because he was part of a family--
Just shoving stacks to the feet of …
as the Dime looking on. Look at Luca.
[Booker T] Back up, man, back up!
[Vic] Ridge has destroyed friendships, I wouldn't put it past him
that he also wants to try and destroy The Family.
As Luca Crusifino. Wait a minute, Izzi Dame!
[Corey] Not again.
[indistinct shouting]
[Vic] Holland, this time, was on the lookout, was ready.
From behind! Oh, my gosh, again!
[Booker T] Not today, baby.
[Vic] So, close!
[Corey] That comeback lariat rocked Stacks.
And now it is
Ridge Holland hitting the Redeemer to put down the underboss.
[bell dinging]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Ridge Holland.
And we can all hear those silent glances. What is actually going on?
Hey champs, good to see you.
We had a tag team match this week, remember, Nemeth Brothers?
-Yes. -Boys, boys, I will give it to you.
You've been having amazing matches everywhere you go, NXT, TNA, you name it.
But you're also smart, smart enough to know that if you fought both of us,
it would be a brutal one-sided ass beating.
-Come on. -Case in point, OTM.
Where are they?
They haven't been here since we beat their asses.
-So that's why you are dodging us. -We're not dodging anyone, brother.
We're literally defending these titles this week.
Mate, for two guys who want action, literally all I've done is hear you talk.
-Yeah. -Now, once we go defend our titles at TNA
against the Nemeth brothers, why don't you two, I don't know,
go find an opponent.
Go prove to us that you actually deserve a shot at the tag team titles.
And then, and only then, will we talk.
-Let's get out of here. -Let's go.
[both] I got this.
-[crowd cheering] -["Chasing Surf" playing]
We're set for some tag team action right now.
[rock music playing]
[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first,
the team of Sol Ruca and Zaria.
It's an unusual pairing versus an unusual duo.
We got tag team action live next on NXT.
And their opponents accompanied by
Shotzi, Tatum Paxley, and Gigi Dolan.
Well, with everything going on, Corey, we know that Gigi,
Tatum, and Shotzi, they're never going to back down.
Why would they back down?
You were talking about three wildly talented,
if even eccentric superstars who have bright, bright futures in WWE.
And the same can be said on the other side of the ring,
as unusual as that pairing may be, Zaria and Sol Ruca.
Well, Booker, I already know where Booker's gonna go with this.
-I don't even know why I'm asking. -No, no.
-Wasn't Tatum just trying-- -Vic, to answer Corey's question.
He didn't ask a question, I asked a question.
It's competition, man. It's competition.
Just think about it that way, all right? Don't try to put a spin on it.
-Just think about it that way. -What do you mean don't put a spin on it?
We put a spin on everything. You gotta look deeper than things.
It is a quick kick out, Ruca back up into a side headlock.
What I was trying to get to you with Booker was Tatum was just trying
to give some friendly advice earlier.
But again, I think I know where you're gonna go.
-Yeah, yeah. -It's your own business, stay out of it.
Exactly, mind your business, concern yourself with business
that concern you. I've been saying that since day one.
A little bit of a stalemate between these two.
Shotzi, of course, right out here in front of us.
And, Corey, I wanna talk about Shotzi for a moment,
'cause she certainly has to be feeling the sting of the last moment.
Certainly a rough week for Shotzi coming up short in Atlanta
and her attempt to become North American champion.
But it's all about what she does tonight. It's all about putting the past
behind her moving forward as part of this very dangerous trio.
But let's talk about Sol Ruca for a second, Book.
A tag was made, Gigi is legal, Sol didn't realize it,
she certainly does now. Zaria makes a tag, she is now legal.
This is my first look in person at Zaria, a very, very, ooh, physical superstar.
She is a powerful one at that, and right now just overtaking, overpowering Gigi.
She's a powerhouse, and the thing is,
Zaria and Sol Ruca, they have a chance to gel a little bit.
It's about being comfortable with each other.
It's about having that playbook.
-[all exclaiming] -Yes, man.
We're gonna see exactly how you can think of that, man.
-Do it. -My Lord, that was unbelievable.
Zaria, like I said, she's a powerhouse, man.
-I'm still stunned by-- -Gigi Dolan in the next week,
tag made, Zaria, Zaria now making her way to the top.
Nice counter by Gigi Dolan for a moment.
Zaria doing her partner no favors right now, nice drop kick, tag was made.
Paxley's in and again, the confrontation earlier
in the locker room led to this tag team encounter.
Into the cover, hook the leg for Paxley's soul, able to kick out.
And now, Tatum right on top, she is as unique as they come.
And right now on top is Sol Ruca.
And she calls this the Spider Insider as she's trying to get Sol Ruca to tap.
I don't know that I've ever seen a move like that before.
-Very impressive. -Think about the mind
that it's coming from.
If she's able to do this, what's being conjured up right now between these two?
Beyond that, just the power required.
to do that to your opponent like Tatum Paxley
-just did beautiful butterfly suplex. -Tag.
Gigi Dolan coming in and really showing you
the depth of the women's division here in NXT.
-Up over Gigi, right down into Sol Ruca. -There we go.
Cover, the count, and Ruca. Just able to kick out.
If Tatum and Gigi can get on the same page here tonight, Vic,
this would be a huge victory.
And Booker, we've seen Soul and Zaria team in the past,
just something wasn't clicking and they don't even seem to be on
the same page right now here tonight.
No, but that was just the first time we saw them,
but tonight it's a little bit different. They've had a little bit of time
to get in there and work together a little bit.
Saw earlier tonight they don't exactly share the same thought process,
but right now Zaria's in and she is changing the game.
Big pump kick to Paxley. Dolan just caught one as well.
And Zaria turning around just trying to hit anything that moves.
-Big German suplex. -[all exclaiming]
Both these teams trying to carry momentum past Vengeance Day,
-which is a week from Saturday. -Oh, God, man.
Into the cover, off the spear, and Dolan saved by Paxley.
She almost got speared into Cincinnati the next time
we're on the road, Tuesday, February the 25th.
But now they're in sync for a moment at Paxley and Gigi.
Turning things around, double step up enzuigiris.
I'll tell you, Paxley was there at the right time.
Right place to make that save, man.
Things starting to break down a little bit.
Again, there's the power game. And again, first glance at Zaria,
she's quite impressive.
[Corey] Keep your eyes on Tatum Paxley from the second turnbuckle.
Just got caught.
[Vic] My God.
[Booker T] Supernatural strength right there.
[Corey] And it just got dropped.
Ruca is legal.
[Booker T] Oh, baby. Oh, baby.
[Corey] And Ruca, smashing the soul of Gigi Dolin.
[bell dings]
[rock music playing]
[announcer] Here are your winners, the team of Zaria and Sol Ruca.
[Corey] It may not have been the prettiest tag team victory
but, guys, a win is a win is a win.
[Cole] For the first time in her career,
NXT's Stephanie Vaquer is at the Rumble.
[Wade] A woman who's got a daredevil attitude,
seems to be absolutely fearless in this,
the biggest spotlight of her entire career.
[Cole] Entering 28, the current NXT Women's champion,
Giulia's in Rumble for the first time in her career.
On the apron is Grace.
And Giulia eliminates Jordynne Grace.
One of the great superstars of NXT.
The future of the women's division.
[Corey] Well, after Royal Rumble appears, there's the NXT Women's champion,
ready to hear from her challengers at Vengeance Day.
One of course, the record-setting prodigy, Roxanne Perez.
The other, one of the greatest superstars of all time, Bayley.
These three in the same ring at the same time
for the Vengeance Day summit, next.
Trick, tonight you team up with Oba Femi to take on A-Town Down Under.
Now, I spoke to Oba earlier tonight
but have the two of you had the chance to talk after what happened last week?
Look, I ain't seen Oba all day.
But it's cool. We don't need to talk no game plan or no strategy.
The plan is simple.
Show Ava I'm the one who should have got the title match at Vengeance Day.
Not no Waller, not no Theory.
Matter of fact, I'm sick and tired of both of them
always snaking their way into something.
So, tonight, I'mma drop both of your…
[crowd cheering]
And Oba, your receipt is coming too.
Two partners that haven't seen each other all day
and don't plan on it until they hit the ring.
Back to you guys.
[Vic] Thanks, Sarah. Massive main event still to come tonight.
["Role Model" playing]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, Bayley!
[crowd chanting] Bayley! Bayley! Bayley!
[crowd cheering]
["All Fall Down" playing]
[announcer] Please welcome Roxanne Perez!
[Vic] One hour, seven minutes, 47 seconds,
a record for the longest time spent in the women's Royal Rumble.
Booker, I'm sure that was your favorite part.
[Booker T] All the odds stacked against her, Vic.
And she went up there and showed up and showed out,
just came up, just a fraction.
[announcer] And now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome--
Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry.
One second, uh, can we just… can we just first talk about
my runner-up performance at the Royal Rumble?
[Booker T] Yeah, man.
One hour, seven minutes, 47 seconds.
That's right.
I broke the record for the longest time spent
in Rumble history and that's… that's breaking your record too, right, Bayley?
So, Giulia can wait, because right now, this is about you and me.
You don't wanna wait for Giulia?
You didn't even win the match, dude.
Okay, yeah, I didn't win the match. But you know who I did eliminate?
Giulia.
But I don't want to talk about her,
i want to talk about you because you came to NXT trying to mentor me
but the truth is you came for the NXT Women's Championship.
You got tired of getting your ass kicked on Smackdown
so you hopped over to Raw but it is still not clicking, right?
-[Booker T laughs] -So, what do you do?
You come to my brand
trying to be at the top of the best women's division in wrestling.
But I… I get it, Bayley. I totally get it
because after the Rumble, I feel it too.
I want more, I want all of the titles.
Because younger me has dreamt of all of this and now I am making it happen.
I mean, 13-year-old me would be freaking out right now
sharing the ring with my role model
but now, now I've realized all my heroes were doing
was just standing in my way so I don't surpass them.
So, after the Rumble, my vision is clear now.
I'm gonna go to Raw.
Roxanne, just shut up.
[crowd cheering]
Dude.
You don't get it.
Someday, I hope that you surpass me.
I hope that you accomplish 10 times more than I ever did
because that's what this is all about.
Do you not get that?
Are you so blind, you're so entitled,
you don't realize that this building right here,
I literally built one of the first rings with my bare hands.
[crowd cheering]
And just right here, we used to have a promo class
and Dusty Rhodes taught me how to hold a microphone.
[crowd cheering]
And you have no respect for any of that.
-Whoa, whoa, whoa. I-- -No, I'm not done talking, sister.
[crowd cheering]
When you lost that title, you lost your mind.
See, me, I keep pushing forward no matter what happens,
that's why on Raw, when I have a qualifying match,
I'm going to the Elimination Chamber
and I'm going to Wrestlemania.
[crowd cheering]
But you, Roxanne, you are losing yourself,
and in the process of this little hissy fit,
you might just lose your best friend too.
[crowd exclaims]
So when it comes to me and the NXT Women's championship,
if I don't win that championship at Vengeance Day,
I'mma be just fine.
Will you?
Huh?
You don't get it, Bayley.
When it comes to the NXT Women's championship,
I have no friends.
I have no mentors.
And right now, in the WWE, I have no equal.
So, um…
you can go ahead and keep talking all you want,
because at Vengeance Day,
I'm gonna win back the NXT Women's Championship.
And then, I'm gonna go to Raw and I'm gonna win that title and hell…
maybe I'll even go to Smackdown and win that title, too.
And… And if I decide to vacate the NXT title…
maybe Cora can finally win a championship.
-So-- -["Time of Arrival" playing]
[crowd cheers]
[inaudible conversation]
[Vic] Champion walking with a purpose.
Enough!
Roxanne,
you are nothing without a title.
[crowd cheers]
Bayley…
trust me, I will beat you, too.
At Vengeance Day, one of you
will survive the beautiful madness.
["All Hail the queen" playing]
[Corey] Uh-oh!
She's here!
[Vic] The 2025 Women's Royal Rumble winner.
The queen is back in NXT.
[crowd chanting] Welcome back!
NXT, mama has come home!
Yes, your queen has arrived.
You know why? Because I am NXT homegrown.
And NXT will always be my home.
So, wait, wait, wait. Guys, guys, guys.
Do you guys remember the last time I won the Women's Royal Rumble?
Yeah? And I selected the NXT women's champion to face at Wrestlemania?
And I became the two time NXT women's champion.
You guys didn't like that?
No, okay.
Roxanne…
one hour, seven minutes and 47 seconds.
Damn, I'm impressed!
Yes, you are the iron woman of the women's Royal Rumble.
I am so proud of you.
But here's the thing.
If you're champion, by the time it's Wrestlemania,
you will be runner up again.
[crowd exclaims]
Giulia…
Champ.
Yes, woman, the hype is real.
And I do respect you, and I wish I could be
in that ring right now and shake your hand.
And, yes, you are the champion
of the greatest women's division in the world.
[crowd cheers and applauds]
But guess what?
I'm better!
No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait. I'm not done. I'm not done.
Bayley…
Bayley, I feel like it's a moment for all of us to do this.
So, Giulia, you asked Bayley whatever title I select
to face at Wrestlemania, I will be walking out the champion.
Whoo!
[Vic] Statement made by the queen.
-[Corey] Oh, wait a minute! -[Vic] Oh!
-[Booker T] Cora Jade. -[Vic] Talk about statements, Graves!
One being made by Cora Jade.
[Corey] Roxanne Perez, Cora's longtime friend begging for mercy.
Whoa!
Cora Jade not messing around.
[Vic] Cora just trying to take Roxie's head clean off.
Roxanne Perez just said when it came to Cora Jade,
with the queen looking on, has Cora Jade
just called her shot.
[Corey] Do you think it's possible…
-Oh! -[Booker T] Oh, man!
…this women division has given the queen herself second thoughts?
I told you, guys.
We are just talking. Okay? That's it.
Oh, Ava, don't worry. I will personally be on my best behavior.
Oh, we know.
The only reason I haven't cracked you in the jaw yet, Je'Von,
is because I made a promise to the final, boss.
Je'Von, listen. Last week was the second time in a row
you went out there, messed with security, messed with the refs,
when you're not cleared to be anywhere near the ring.
All right, yo.
So you left me no choice but to suspend you.
Suspend? What do you mean suspend me?
Because you didn't-- Listen to me.
-I told you-- -Ava…
Boss. Boss, personally, I wouldn't suspend Je'Von.
I would punish Je'Von.
And you can punish Je'Von by putting him in a match with me.
Oh, say, let's.
I think that solves all of our problems, right?
That's not a bad idea.
And you guys can have each other at Vengeance Day.
-But if… -You heard that?
-…and only if… -[mumbles]
…you get medically cleared.
All right. That's not bad.
-You got some work to do. -You're lucky I'm even considering this.
-Please… -Go, both of you.
Please get cleared.
Tensions continuing to rise
as we get closer to Vengeance Day.
[bell rings]
[ring announcer] This match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Boynton Beach, Florida
Kelani Jordan!
[Vic] Jordan going one-on-one with Petrovic.
It's live, it's next on NXT.
I need a match up next week. What do you say?
You're saying Big Briggs and Big Yoshiki versus the Belly Boys of NXT ?
-Sure. -Yeah, you've got a match, brother.
-Yeah, see you next week, bro. -Let's go.
All right. Come on, man. Opportunity!
You coming back for more?
Hey, hey, hey! Whoa, whoa, whoa. Easy, easy, easy.
Tony, I saw the look on your face out there.
you know if I can get a true one-on-one match,
I will get the North American title.
A true one-on-one match?
Ridge, two weeks ago--
Two weeks ago, was a joke
and your friend here cost me the match.
Not my friend.
You've got people watching your every move
and I don't trust anybody here.
Well… I mean, I don't know.
Why don't you guys just settle this in a cage match?
-Just a thought. -Sounds good to me.
Okay, cage match… What does it matter?
I don't need my family to beat you.
[ring announcer] And her opponent, Karmen Petrovic!
[Vic] I don't know about you guys but that cage match is one hell of an idea.
A busy day, as we're set for one-on-one action.
Kelani Jordan, she wanted this, she got this.
Taking on Karmen Petrovic and, you know,
Graves, should Karmen be listening
to others that have been trying to warn her about Ashante?
[Corey] Absolutely not. Until Karmen experiences something negative,
all you can… You can't rely on the words of others.
[Booker T] Come on, man. You don't mix business with pleasure.
No fraternizing on the job.
You gotta stay focused, man. You know that.
[Corey] You and I both.
[Vic] Well, I will say this, going into the cover, hook of the leg.
[Corey] I was gonna…
I will say, Karmen has certainly domesticated the dog inside Ashante
as she is set here to take on Kelani Jordan,
but, Booker do you feel bad for Karmen
as she's been warned by so many?
Nah. I mean, sometimes you gotta,
you know, gotta make your own mistakes in this business.
in order to learn.
So, on-the-job training, man. On-the-job training.
Oh, nice strike, following up with another,
and who will be victorious next time at NXT, live at a city near you.
Nice takedown by Petrovic.
who's charging right into another precision strike.
Into the cover, hook of the leg, and a near fall.
Petrovic has won four of her last five matches.
Looking to continue her winning ways here.
[Corey] This just shows the maturity of Karmen Petrovic as a competitor.
She hit all of her strikes right on the money.
She wants to get the job done, so let's slow down the pace.
Let's grab ahold, let's wear Kelani Jordan down.
-Oh! -[Booker T] Goes to my point.
Karmen Petrovic is just staying focused.
She could be in that same position as Kelani Jordan.
Form… Former NXT North American Champion.
[Vic] That just goes back to how deep the women's division is here in NXT.
Nice bulldog. Another cover, another countdown.
-[Booker T] Beautiful shot. -[Vic] Near fall.
You know, Karmen Petrovic,
as Corey put, showing that maturity.
Showing that evolution so to speak,
But this new attitude from her opponent tonight Kelani Jordan
as Ashante's looking on,
are we witnessing the elevation of a standout?
[Booker T] Kelani Jordan… She has all the right things.
She's been making all the right moves
She's a… What I call a star in this.
She's got more ways to go.
Here we go! Dude, I've seen that move before.
I've seen that move.
[Vic] The Standout charging right in
and taking down with an arm drag Petrovic.
Nice dropkick following up as well.
-Ashante right now… -[Booker T] Didn't get all of it though.
[Vic] …not liking what he's seeing as Kelani charged in.
No one home, blocks the fist,
coming right back in with a nasty, gnarly kick.
Drop it.
Petrovic…
-and Kelani. -[Booker T] Here we go!
[all exclaim]
-[Vic] Ashante's an innocent bystander. -[Booker T] The hell?
[Vic] That clearly, was not the intention, but…
Who's that?
-[laughter and cheers] -[Vic] You know who it is.
That's Ms. Parker.
Jaida Parker is here.
Kelani distracted.
Petrovic looking to make her pay!
Flying through.
Like a cruise missile taking out Kelani on the outside,
Things are beginning to look up for Petrovic.
Both these women trying to stand out in a crowded division
Here in NXT there's one way to do that.
Pick up some victories.
A little assist on the DDT for Petrovic.
Into the cover, hook to the leg. Another near fall.
Which one of these two women will stand tall here live on in NXT.
[Vic] Continuing here in this matchup between Karmen Petrovic
and Kelani Jordan.
What a matchup it's been.
Jaida Parker who was in the Royal Rumble this past weekend,
joining us, well, somewhat ringside
standing in front of us, on commentary.
to much the enjoyment of my two broadcast partners.
-[Booker T] Yeah! -[Vic] They're calling me a snitch
for the last few minutes.
[Corey] Corey Graves, Booker T and Snitch Joseph.
[Jaida] Exactly. It has a ring to it, I like that.
-[Vic] Ohh! -[all exclaim]
-[Jaida] What is that? -[Booker T] That was beautiful.
Petrovic might be hearing the ringing of bells right now,
because The Standout is in control.
Kelani Jordan. One thing about her, she's got more than one gear, Vic.
She knows how to turn it on.
-Here we go! -[Vic] Oh!
She's cranking it up right now.
Another cover another hook of the leg
and another near fall.
Jaida Parker turned some heads at the Royal Rumble.
[Booker T] Damn right, she did.
[Vic] So deep.
Jaida Parker ready to make the statement this year
but also these two women looking to make the statement as well.
[Corey] Vic, why are you talking about Ms. Parker
like she's not right here on headset with you?
-She can hear what you're saying. -[Booker T] She's right here.
She doesn't listen to me when I talk anyway, so it won't matter.
-She doesn't care what I have to say. -[Jaida] 'Cause you be snitching.
[Vic] See I just proved my point. That's why I'm saying things.
Head charges back into the form
and now it is Petrovic starting to pick up momentum.
[Booker T] This is a hell of a contest right here, guys.
[Corey] No doubt about it.
Petrovic flexing her amazing striking abilities
at the expense of Kelani Jordan,
who needs to find a rally soon.
[Vic] The Shing-Shing-Squad's starting to rise here tonight
with the Ashante "Thee" Adonis on the outside.
More of those kicks… big kicks to the side of the face.
Petrovic taking down The Standout.
Is this gonna be enough to put this match-up away?
And, of course, it was Petrovic who's had issues with Jaida Parker,
who was ringside with us tonight.
Doesn't seem to be bothered by Jaida out here thus far.
-[Jaida] Issues? -[Corey] Do you have issues with Karmen,
or is this like a one-sided?
[Jaida] No, it's one-sided, most definitely.
She came up in my business.
[Vic] She did defeat you a few weeks ago here on NXT.
[Jaida] Oh, did she?
[Booker T] Why you got to bring up old stuff?
Why you got to bring up old stuff?
[Corey] Look at this! Jordan launched halfway across the ring!
-Cover! -[Vic] Into the cover, hook of the leg…
-[Booker T] Whoa! -[Vic] …and another near fall.
[Corey] You can see the frustration on the face
of Karmen Petrovic, who's asking herself,
"What can I possibly do to finish the job?"
[Booker T] She's letting it all hang out,
letting her karate background come into play right here.
But right now, what's she… what she's working on right here?
[Vic] Looking for that DDT one more time.
Jordan, though, able to counter for a moment.
-[Booker T] Whoa! -[Vic] Nice suplex with a bridge.
-[Booker T] That… Whoa! -[Vic] And a near fall.
And Jordan rolling right back through, maybe looking for a submission.
Front face lock.
Take another look at this beautiful bridge,
couldn't get the job done.
Petrovic from behind, shoulders down,
another near fall in this match-up.
And you talk about the internal change.
Is it necessary for Jordan in her career right now,
this more aggressive style?
[Corey] Absolutely. To survive here in WWE,
especially right now,
when the women's division is full of great white sharks,
you have to up your aggression.
-You have to-- -[all exclaiming] Whoa!
[Corey] Fantastic Slam by Jordan!
[Vic] An Angle slam with a twist.
And I don't know if you guys noticed,
but Jordan is peeking over here to Kelani.
Looking for… Excuse me, Kelani looking at Jaida.
Hit that split-legged, one of a kind moonsault.
[Corey] Don't take your eyes off the prize, Kelani.
[Vic] A second time!
-[Booker T] Uh-huh. -Is she making a point to he opponent…
or Ms. Parker?
-[Booker T] Whoa! -[Vic] Crossface locked in.
[referee] You wanna give up?
That's it! Ring the bell!
-[Vic] Petrovic has no choice but to tap. -[bell dinging]
[referee] Come on! That's enough!
[theme music playing]
[Mike] There's your winner by submission,
Kelani Jordan!
[Corey] Whoa, whoa, whoa! Jordan's not done yet!
[referee yelling]
The bell sounded!
[Corey] Much to the delight of Ms. Parker, but Kelani Jordan has lost it.
[Jaida laughing]
[Corey] The aggression cranked up past 11.
[sighing] Oh!
Looks to me like Ms. Parker might have gotten under the skin of Ms. Jordan.
[Jaida] Aw! Poor baby.
Ladies and gentlemen, I've just been informed
the referee has reversed the decision.
Therefore, your winner…
is Karmen Petrovic!
[theme music playing]
[Corey] The referee reversing his decision.
[Vic] Well, he had really no choice.
Kelani Jordan is absolutely snapped.
[indistinct shouting]
Next time it's gonna be you!
[interviewer] Stephanie, Stephanie, big weekend with your Royal Rumble debut
and tonight, a big win over Jacy Jayne.
At Vengeance Day, you'll face Fallon Henley
for the North American Championship.
What can we expect from--
[speaking Spanish]
[in English] I am going through everything in my path
and rise at the end.
It's no different for Fallon's title.
Right. The eyes of the Dark Angel,
are on the North American title.
Vengeance Day I will make history
because I come to NXT, to be champion.
Jacy can't help you.
Jazmyn can't help you.
Fallon, I will see you in hell.
[Vic] Well, let's get ready for what's to come.
It is our main event.
Tag team action.
Trick Williams, Oba Femi against A-Town Down.
It's main event time on NXT.
[crowd chanting] …three, two, one!
[siren blaring]
[Pat] Welcome to the Royal Rumble.
Lash, everyone else.
Holy hell!
Welcome to Lash Legend.
♪ This is the moment ♪
♪ How bad do you want me? ♪
[Cole] Talk about power.
Lash is the real deal.
[siren blaring]
[Cole] Big ovation for this young woman, Jaida Parker from NXT.
-[Pat] This woman is fearless. -[crowd cheering]
-You've done a great job… -[Bailey] Ava!
I want that…in a match.
-Which one? -Cora.
All right, I hear you.
But you have an elimination chamber qualifier on Monday.
I know! I know!
I know! You can give her to me tomorrow.
You can put her in the championship match on Vengeance Day
for all I care,
I want Cora.
Okay. You can have her next week.
Perfect. Thank you.
You're welcome.
All right. Back to--
Boss, I need to request a tag match.
Hey, boss. So do I.
We're good. My team already agreed. We're good.
Mine too.
Okay. One at a time.
Briggs?
Look, Hank and Tank, they already agreed to fight us.
So did NQCC.
[both snicker]
Yeah, sounds familiar. Ain't that right, amigo?
-Classic. -All right. Listen.
If you are gonna be a tag team,
you need to communicate before you come to me.
But, thankfully, this is just an easy fix.
Triple threat Tag Team match, next week.
You guys versus Hank and Tank and NQCC.
Sound good?
Yeah, that works. Thanks, boss.
All right.
-[sighing] Perfect. -All right.
Well, if they wanted action, they certainly got it.
Yeah, well, if they beat those teams, they deserve an opportunity.
All right. I agree.
[Vic] How about that?
Cora, Bailey official for next week.
Also, Tony D'Angelo, Ridge Holland will be locked in a steel cage
for the North American title.
No escape. Pinfall or submission only.
Who walks out North American Champion?
[Corey] And the Heritage Cup will be up for grabs
as reigning Heritage Cup champion, Lexis King,
defends against the man we once upon a time knew as Fandango.
TNA wrestling superstar JDC, next week.
[Vic] Well, right now, let's throw it to Sarah Schreiber
with A-Town Down Under.
♪ I will remember you ♪
Thanks, Vic.
Grayson, Austin, I spoke to Oba and Trick,
and both superstars are pretty pissed off.
Hey. I will be too.
We're down here to expose these flops that…
We run NXT.
And we can't wait to show the world
that A-Town Down Under is the best tag team in WWE.
Me and my boy right here, we check all the boxes.
We can't be denied.
And we're about to go out there and put it down.
And that's all day.
Hey, this is like a little preview of Vengeance Day,
when finally Grayson Waller is NXT champion.
Hey, yo, what'd you say?
You're gonna be the champ?
You want to be real about it, I'll take the NXT championship.
Me, you, we, there's gonna be a new NXT champion at Vengeance Day.
-That's right. -It's gonna be you.
-Look, man… -[woman] A-Town…
We got a match to win. Let's do i.
Hey, this is what we do, baby.
We run NXT Live.
It doesn't matter where we are.
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[Vic] Well, it is main event time on NXT.
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, Grayson Waller, Austin, theory,
A-Town Down Under!
[Vic] Well, we've been waiting for this tag team match-up
all night long as A-Town Down Under,
they will face Oba Femi in a Triple Threat match
a week from Saturday for the NXT title.
But tonight they face Femi and Trick Williams.
It's our tag team main event live, next on NXT.
We're back, baby.
And as always, we're taking over.
[Vic] Three different NXT eras will meet
with the NXT Women's Championship on the line.
Giulia, Perez, Bayley. Triple Threat at Vengeance Day.
And if somehow, some way,
Je'von Evans can get himself medically cleared,
Ava has agreed to let Evans go one-on-one with All Ego Ethan Page.
'Cause the NXT championship will be defended in a match
our champion does need to be factored in with the decision to lose his title.
Oba Femi will face Waller and Theory in DC at Vengeance Day.
But here tonight, he's set for our main event,
in a tag team match.
Come on, Trick.
[music playing]
[crowd cheering]
And here comes his tag team partner.
[Booker T] Uh-huh.
What? Yeah!
Uh-huh.
Oh, yeah, man.
Oh, yeah. That's Trick right there, y'all.
There's that man.
[announcer] And your opponent,
first, from Columbia, South Carolina,
weighing in at 240 pounds,
Trick Williams.
[Vic] Trick Williams is here tonight.
No smiles.
He's here for a fight to prove…
[music playing]
Oh.
[crowd chanting] Whoop that, Trick!
Whoop that, Trick!
[Booker T] That man.
[crowd] Whoop that, Trick!
[Booker T] The ruler. The conqueror.
[announcer] And his tag team partner, from Lagos, Nigeria,
weighing in at 310 pounds,
he is the NXT champion,
-Oba Femi! -[Booker T] No bread.
No water.
Just me.
[Vic] That's with nine… Cory, if you're keeping track at home.
The ruler of NXT, Graves, is yet to blink at anything
since becoming champion.
[Corey] Oba Femi has become the personification of dominance,
living up to his self-given moniker of the ruler here in NXT.
But now it's that time, Vic,
the time to ask the Internet's favorite question.
When it comes to Trick Williams and Oba Femi in tag team action,
can they co-exist?
[Vic] Well, let's remind everyone Trick put hands
on A-Town Down last week in Atlanta,
only to be dropped by a thunderous fall from grace
at the hands of Oba Femi.
Trick just tagged himself in again.
Trick and Oba, from what we understand, have not spoken,
have not seen each other tonight.
No game plan, as Austin Theory charging right in.
[Booker T] Huge mistake right there By Trick Williams turning his back.
[Vic] Trick's frustrations last week only grew
once our general manager Ava
made the Triple Threat match official for Vengeance Day.
[Corey] Trick Williams needs to pick up a victory in this match-up
to stay in the good graces of Ava and potentially challenge
for all of those NXT championships.
And Trick coming unglued right now.
[Vic] Nice dropkick pointing right to the NXT champion.
[overlapping chatter]
Fix him.
[Vic] You know, Book, I asked this,
does Trick even have the right to be angry?
As Theory connects with a dropkick.
-[Corey] My theory. -[Booker T] Whoa.
One thing about Trick Williams, he's had a meteoric rise.
One thing I always talk about getting that championship around your waist,
when you lose it, you can turn into a different person.
So I understand it.
[Vic] Here comes Grayson Waller.
Checking in the match for the first time,
and Graves, you had a front row seat to A-Town Down Under's rise last year.
[Corey] I have a front row seat to this right now.
[all exclaim]
We watched Grayson Waller and Austin Theory
become WWE tag team champions at Wrestlemania.
It doesn't get any bigger than that.
And right now, Waller is teeing off.
[Booker T] Oh, baby!
That's Trick Williams right there, baby.
[Vic] Well, you bring up Wrestlemania.
Of course.
Wrestlemania weekend in Las Vegas,
Stand and deliver will be Wrestlemania Saturday--
[crowd chanting] Whoop that, Trick! Whoop that, Trick!
-[Vic] A couple of Booker T sidekicks. -[Booker T] Yes!
[Vic] Trick Williams following up with a suplex.
And Williams pops right up,
stares a hole right through the NXT champion.
He's looking to send a message, looking to prove a point.
[Booker T] Oh, man. Look in the eyes, man.
You can tell a man by the way he walks.
You've got two grown-ass men right there in that corner.
[Vic] Corey, it's not surprising they haven't talked at all.
But look, neither man can afford to lose this match,
-as Femi tags in. -[Corey] Absolutely not.
Oba Femi, as dominant as he has been, as the face of NXT,
currently can never afford to take an L,
And Trick Williams, as we mentioned earlier, needs this win.
He needs to be on the winning team
to procure potentially a future championship opportunity.
On the other side, we've got A-Town Down Under.
They both have their opportunity come Vengeance Day.
Tonight is about gaining an upper hand.
[Booker T] Oh, baby.
[Corey] Trying to get ahead of the ruler,
which from the looks of it, ain't working.
[Vic] Can Femi get the upper hand right now,
and you bring up a great point…
And tag was made by Trick.
It's ironic that Trick is here to help Oba.
Oba is here to kind of help Trick.
They both got to gain momentum ahead of Vengeance Day.
-They're arguing. -[Booker T] You gotta understand.
They're trying to one-up each other.
-Oh, here we go. -[Corey] You're right about that.
At the end of the day, what's this game about?
-Two things. -[Booker T] Championship, baby.
[Corey] Both Trick and Oba want the winner's purse tonight.
-Waller's swinging wildly. -[Vic] Wait-- What the--
[overlapping chatter]
[Corey] Grayson Waller
taking out Trick and Oba.
[Vic] A-Town Down Under standing tall
in our main event on NXT.
Trick Williams in a world of hurt as Oba Femi, the NXT champion,
reluctantly is tagging tonight with Trick Williams,
but A-Town Down Under have effectively cut this ring in half.
And Theory, right back on top.
And again, it's Theory, it's Waller who a week from Saturday,
will be in a Triple Threat match against Oba Femi for the NXT Championship.
And Booker, you and I both know, Oba no stranger to Triple Threat matches.
[Booker T] Man, you put this guy in a situation like I say, obstacles.
Over, around, under, Oba Femi may go straight through them.
Just like that big shot there by Waller.
Oh, yes. A-Town Down. A-Town Down. Here we go.
[Vic] Is this enough to put away Williams--
And a kickout.
Because they know, you know A-Town Down Under very well.
They know that Oba Femi has never lost a Triple Threat match.
[Corey] I fully expect to come Vengeance Day,
Waller and Theory to have some semblance of a plan, a strategy.
Who will it benefit more?
Ultimately, only one man can leave as NXT champion.
But I guarantee you, Waller and Theory are gonna have some sort of plan
-to take down the ruler. -[Vic] Speaking of championships…
Steel cage match for the North American Championship,
as Waller falling into the cover-up…
And Williams, just getting that right shoulder up.
Oh, and right into the back of the neck.
He ain't that good.
[Corey] And, you know, you sense, Booker,
Waller has a little bit extra on what he's got.
He's a little extra aggressive.
You must like this because you don't necessarily like Grayson Waller.
But this is a man who was on NXT once before,
and didn't get his…
[Booker T] He's gonna have a lot of disdain for these young guys coming up.
…you have never done.
You're gonna come back. You want to take it out on them.
You're gonna make them feel some pain. That's what Waller's all about.
[Vic] And to that point, Corey, when you think about NXT
when Grayson Waller was here, the only thing people talk about…
Carmelo Hayes. They talk about Trick Williams.
Grayson Waller doesn't get talked enough about in his own mind.
[Corey] And that eats at Grayson Waller every single day of his life.
Every arena he walks into,
Grayson Waller feels disrespected, neglected, overlooked.
And that can drive a superstar to do truly great things,
no matter the circumstances.
I think that makes Grayson Waller an extremely dangerous man.
[Booker T] You know why?
Because he always felt like he was a main event guy.
A main roster guy, and I felt that…
[Corey] Wiping Trick out was Theory.
-And out comes Grayson. -[Booker T] Oh, baby.
Oh, baby.
Levels to this game, man.
They are level to this game.
[Vic] And almost on point to what we said.
A little extra from Waller right out here in front of us.
I'll go back to what he said to Austin when they're coming into the ring.
That he will be champion.
[Corey] Grayson Waller believes that could lead Grayson Waller to success.
But Waller also has to realize that Theory
is going to enter that match-up with the exact same mindset.
Theory, the youngest United States champion in WWE history.
[all exclaim]
[Corey] Waller just got popped and dropped.
[Booker T] Got popped right there.
[Vic] And this is that moment for Trick Williams.
Out of desperation,
he's reaching out over for Oba Femi.
[Corey] Pop-up right hand from Williams' rock to jaw…
[Vic] Theory made the tag, so did Oba.
Oba coming right back in,
and like a one-man wrecking crew, just dropping everything.
And now he's bringing in Waller the hard way.
[Corey] The ruler imposing his will on A-Town Down Under.
[Vic] And this will be the scene in Washington.
Theory, Waller, Oba Femi, Triple Threat.
What Oba does needs to be factored into the decision
to lose this title.
[Booker T] The power. Here we go, baby.
[Corey] Double-stack Samoan drop.
[Vic] The ruler, the destroyer, the NXT champion,
Oba Femi.
[Corey] Femi like a runaway train, back and forth across the ring.
Terrifying speed from a man of Oba's size.
[Booker T] Oh, baby.
[Vic] And just tossing Theory.
And Theory is not a small man. Oba Femi just tossed him like a child.
Uh-oh.
Trick just tagged himself in.
The tag was made on the other side.
Waller is legal.
Trick Williams doesn't realize Austin theory is not the legal superstar.
[Corey] Big right rocks Trick.
That's the wisest decision.
Mock Oba Femi…
[Vic] And the taunt…
just didn't pay it back…
…having to say…
[Corey] Oh, jumping back elbow rocks the champion.
Things are starting to break down. Looking for that fall from grace.
Powerbomb by Austin Theory.
He just took Oba over the top rope.
The two legal men in the room…
[Corey] That's Eddy Thorpe.
[Vic] With a strap.
And flying in is Grayson Waller.
The official didn't see Eddy Thorpe.
-And A-Town Down Under steals it. -[bell dings]
[announcer] Here are your winners.
A-Town Down Under.
[Vic] The official did not see what happened.
A-Town Down Under victorious.
[Corey] What does this mean for Trick's NXT championship hopes?
[Vic] Eddy Thorpe
staring a hole in Oba Femi.
[Corey] Thorpe just recently survived a battle with the ruler.
[Vic] And Oba walking out on Trick…
Oba Femi earlier tonight said he didn't owe Trick a damn thing.
And he has left Trick Williams to the wolf.
No, no, no.
"Whoop that, Trick," huh?
[Corey] Oh, my God.
[groaning]
[Corey] Eddy with that leather strap just wearing it out on Williams.
[Vic] This is uncalled for.
[Corey] Somebody get control of Thorpe.
You gotta get him out of here.
-[all clamoring] -Come on, Eddy.
[intriguing music playing] Eddy.