1 00:00:06,005 --> 00:00:08,007 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:08,440 --> 00:00:09,559 [Triple H] Then. 3 00:00:13,062 --> 00:00:14,330 Now. 4 00:00:19,335 --> 00:00:20,369 Forever. 5 00:00:28,461 --> 00:00:29,561 Together. 6 00:00:38,638 --> 00:00:40,440 [Vic] Welcome to NXT. 7 00:00:44,626 --> 00:00:48,163 The NXT universe is fired up for the final NXT 8 00:00:48,214 --> 00:00:51,518 before Saturday's Vengeance Day premium live event 9 00:00:51,550 --> 00:00:56,839 coming to you live from our nation's capital of Washington, DC. 10 00:00:56,873 --> 00:01:01,644 Tonight, not one but two championship matches are on the line. 11 00:01:01,678 --> 00:01:05,164 There is our North American champion and his family, The Don, 12 00:01:05,280 --> 00:01:09,619 ready for his steel cage main event against this man, 13 00:01:10,220 --> 00:01:12,639 the remorseless, Ridge Holland. 14 00:01:12,672 --> 00:01:16,526 Can Holland finally wear singles gold for the first time? 15 00:01:17,327 --> 00:01:20,847 Steel cage Main Event tonight on NXT. 16 00:01:23,700 --> 00:01:25,801 -["Role Model" playing] -[crowd cheering] 17 00:01:35,577 --> 00:01:37,530 [crowd cheering] 18 00:01:42,101 --> 00:01:43,086 [bell dings] 19 00:01:43,318 --> 00:01:47,273 [Mike] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 20 00:01:47,473 --> 00:01:54,464 Introducing first, from San Jose, California, Bayley! 21 00:01:54,997 --> 00:01:59,119 [Vic] The Role Model qualified for the Women's Elimination Chamber last night. 22 00:01:59,152 --> 00:02:06,142 And Graves, when was the last time you saw Bayley as focused as she is now? 23 00:02:06,192 --> 00:02:07,660 [Corey] As long as I have known Bayley, 24 00:02:07,693 --> 00:02:11,648 I don't know that I have ever seen her as locked in as she is right now. 25 00:02:11,680 --> 00:02:14,968 Bayley eager to fight the entire world if she has to, 26 00:02:15,001 --> 00:02:17,737 as long as there is gold at the end of the journey. 27 00:02:17,771 --> 00:02:21,224 Whether that be the NXT Women's Championship this Saturday 28 00:02:21,257 --> 00:02:24,277 at Vengeance Day, or possibly the Elimination Chamber. 29 00:02:24,310 --> 00:02:27,113 She could end up "Bayley Two Straps" again. 30 00:02:27,147 --> 00:02:31,885 [Vic] Oh. Could happen. She could take all the gold here in the WWE. 31 00:02:31,951 --> 00:02:33,620 ["Generation Of Jade" playing] 32 00:02:42,811 --> 00:02:49,519 [Mike] And her opponent, from Chicago, Illinois, Cora Jade. 33 00:02:49,552 --> 00:02:51,004 [Vic] It's a big week for Bayley. 34 00:02:51,037 --> 00:02:52,439 Not everything we just talked about 35 00:02:52,471 --> 00:02:56,009 but also she will be part of the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game this Friday. 36 00:02:56,042 --> 00:02:59,745 But this is a big match and a big moment for Cora Jade. 37 00:02:59,796 --> 00:03:04,751 Graves, though, is the excuse factory filling up for Jade? 38 00:03:05,118 --> 00:03:08,221 [Corey] It's put up or shut up right now for Cora Jade. 39 00:03:08,254 --> 00:03:10,974 This potentially could be something of a trap game for Bayley. 40 00:03:11,007 --> 00:03:12,108 Jade coming out of the gate 41 00:03:12,142 --> 00:03:13,993 -flinging a kendo stick. -[Booker T] Here we go. 42 00:03:14,027 --> 00:03:15,745 [Vic] And there goes Bayley, right to work. 43 00:03:15,779 --> 00:03:17,647 Booker, how much did it feel for Bayley, 44 00:03:17,680 --> 00:03:21,801 facing somebody that she knows once upon a time looked up to her? 45 00:03:21,834 --> 00:03:25,804 [Booker T] Do you really think Bayley is back here thinking that? Come on. 46 00:03:25,839 --> 00:03:28,875 Bayley wants it and she wants it all, man. 47 00:03:28,908 --> 00:03:32,144 I'm talking about championship, I'm talking about the big checks. 48 00:03:32,178 --> 00:03:34,164 You know, Victor. Come on, man. 49 00:03:34,197 --> 00:03:37,200 [Vic] Well, Jade posted on X, "When your idols become your rivals." 50 00:03:37,250 --> 00:03:40,269 Last night, Bayley took on Lyra Valkyria, 51 00:03:40,303 --> 00:03:42,939 another woman who was inspired by The Role Model. 52 00:03:42,971 --> 00:03:45,090 Bayley responded by the way, on social media, 53 00:03:45,125 --> 00:03:49,112 saying that she did the same thing once upon a time with Trish Stratus. 54 00:03:49,144 --> 00:03:51,947 But Corey, do you think in ways it bothers Bayley 55 00:03:51,981 --> 00:03:57,186 to see how Cora and Roxanne Perez act now that has driven her to this matchup? 56 00:03:57,237 --> 00:03:58,637 [Corey] No, honestly, I don't. 57 00:03:58,672 --> 00:04:00,974 I think Bayley's respect for this game, for this business, 58 00:04:01,006 --> 00:04:03,910 for this Women's Division is such that Bayley understands 59 00:04:03,942 --> 00:04:06,429 that you gotta break some eggs if you wanna make an omelet. 60 00:04:06,463 --> 00:04:08,381 Poor Jade is simply doing what she can 61 00:04:08,415 --> 00:04:10,632 -to capture the attention of those who-- -[Vic] Oh! 62 00:04:10,667 --> 00:04:12,652 [Corey] …she wants to, to get their attention. 63 00:04:12,918 --> 00:04:16,873 [Vic] Certainly got Cora's attention right there, was Bayley. 64 00:04:16,923 --> 00:04:18,474 -[Booker T] Oh, baby. -[Vic] Hey! 65 00:04:18,640 --> 00:04:20,075 [Booker T] Oh, baby. 66 00:04:21,961 --> 00:04:24,464 Come on, let's keep it legal, man. 67 00:04:24,497 --> 00:04:25,932 Let's keep it legal. 68 00:04:25,965 --> 00:04:28,518 [Vic] Nothing illegal about what she did, Booker. 69 00:04:28,568 --> 00:04:31,538 Now shooting the half into the cover, hook to the leg and a near fall. 70 00:04:31,570 --> 00:04:33,772 Remember, it was The Role Model herself 71 00:04:33,806 --> 00:04:39,779 who said she was here to help Cora and protect Roxanne Perez. 72 00:04:40,497 --> 00:04:44,183 And there is the NXT Women's Champion Giulia looking on. 73 00:04:44,717 --> 00:04:47,037 It is back to live action, top part of your screen. 74 00:04:47,070 --> 00:04:49,322 Another pinning predicament, another kickout. 75 00:04:49,356 --> 00:04:51,107 And think about this too, Book. 76 00:04:51,623 --> 00:04:53,610 Bayley had to travel from Raw. 77 00:04:53,643 --> 00:04:56,996 She had to come from Nashville this morning to prepare for this matchup. 78 00:04:57,030 --> 00:04:59,849 [Booker T laughs] Yeah, she came because she knows 79 00:04:59,883 --> 00:05:01,901 that the championship is here. 80 00:05:01,935 --> 00:05:07,974 She knows she is here to try to take over everything that Roxanne Perez has built. 81 00:05:08,008 --> 00:05:10,659 That's why she is here. Tell it like it is, come on. 82 00:05:10,693 --> 00:05:13,313 [Corey] If we're gonna tell it like it is, Bayley is here because 83 00:05:13,346 --> 00:05:15,348 she is not afraid of the grind. Bayley loves the grind. 84 00:05:15,382 --> 00:05:18,051 Bayley is here because she knows her presence elevates the-- 85 00:05:18,101 --> 00:05:22,022 [Booker T] What are you talking about? The grind is the main roster, 86 00:05:22,055 --> 00:05:24,289 a place she went nine years ago. 87 00:05:24,324 --> 00:05:26,859 Why is she here? Why is she here? Come on. 88 00:05:26,893 --> 00:05:29,262 [Vic] Well, Roxanne Perez believes it's because 89 00:05:29,294 --> 00:05:31,748 she wants to be NXT Women's Champion once again. 90 00:05:31,781 --> 00:05:34,734 And you were there, Corey, when Bayley won the women's title. 91 00:05:34,768 --> 00:05:36,719 TakeOver: Brooklyn, you were ringside. 92 00:05:36,770 --> 00:05:40,423 [Corey] One of the most incredible moments I have ever experienced at ringside 93 00:05:40,457 --> 00:05:43,126 -cover here by The Role Model-- -[Vic] And a kickout. 94 00:05:43,159 --> 00:05:44,828 And listen, there's a part of Bayley 95 00:05:44,861 --> 00:05:47,080 that would love to capture that sort of past glory. 96 00:05:47,113 --> 00:05:49,315 There is an intimacy to NXT. 97 00:05:49,349 --> 00:05:53,286 The fans are the most passionate, the fans care about every little detail, 98 00:05:53,318 --> 00:05:55,538 and that still resonates with Bayley after all these years. 99 00:05:55,572 --> 00:05:58,191 There is something special happening down here right now. 100 00:05:58,224 --> 00:06:00,777 -The Role Model wants to be a part of it. -[Corey] Another big knee. 101 00:06:00,810 --> 00:06:02,462 Bayley back in control Saturday-- 102 00:06:02,495 --> 00:06:03,479 [Corey] Wait a minute. 103 00:06:03,513 --> 00:06:06,265 [Vic] Countered from behind and a near fall. 104 00:06:06,299 --> 00:06:09,619 I was getting ready to say Saturday a defining moment for this brand. 105 00:06:09,669 --> 00:06:11,921 Three eras of the NXT Women's Division. 106 00:06:11,955 --> 00:06:13,455 Bayley who laid the groundwork, 107 00:06:13,490 --> 00:06:16,292 Roxanne Perez who pushed the evolution forward, 108 00:06:16,325 --> 00:06:20,729 and Giulia who now sits atop the best Women's Division in wrestling 109 00:06:20,764 --> 00:06:23,099 as Bayley wiping out Jade. 110 00:06:23,616 --> 00:06:25,719 She shoots, she scores. 111 00:06:25,752 --> 00:06:28,738 And can she score a victory tonight like last night? 112 00:06:28,787 --> 00:06:33,176 And… oh. Take that momentum into Saturday but Cora Jade… 113 00:06:34,544 --> 00:06:37,864 [Booker T] One bad, bad little sister. 114 00:06:37,897 --> 00:06:39,198 Let me tell you something. 115 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:43,036 Only thing Cora Jade is looking for is an opportunity, Vic. 116 00:06:43,068 --> 00:06:46,121 'Cause you know why? She helped build NXT. 117 00:06:46,156 --> 00:06:48,224 You feel me? You feel me? 118 00:06:48,258 --> 00:06:52,344 [Vic] Right now… oh! Bayley certainly felt the top rope across the throat. 119 00:06:52,395 --> 00:06:55,982 And now some vicious knee strikes from Cora Jade. 120 00:06:58,068 --> 00:07:01,421 [Booker T] One big win, one big win for Cora Jade 121 00:07:01,471 --> 00:07:04,090 and she is back in title contention. 122 00:07:04,123 --> 00:07:06,075 [Vic] Cora jade just laid out Bayley. 123 00:07:06,109 --> 00:07:09,596 Can The Role Model bounce back here on NXT? 124 00:07:13,149 --> 00:07:16,301 [Vic] Bayley, 24 hours ago qualified for the elimination chamber 125 00:07:16,335 --> 00:07:20,590 joining Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss, Bianca Belair for the elimination chamber. 126 00:07:20,623 --> 00:07:23,325 set for March 1st. Traveled today from Nashville, 127 00:07:23,359 --> 00:07:27,464 and now competing in the opening contest here against Cora Jade. 128 00:07:27,496 --> 00:07:29,448 And what a battle this has been. 129 00:07:29,482 --> 00:07:32,902 Because of course, triple threat for the women's title this Saturday in DC 130 00:07:32,936 --> 00:07:35,955 Vengeance Day. Bayley, Perez, Giulia. 131 00:07:36,121 --> 00:07:38,140 [crowd booing] 132 00:07:39,793 --> 00:07:43,162 And these two now swinging for the fences. 133 00:07:43,195 --> 00:07:45,899 [Booker T] Here we go. Here we go, baby. 134 00:07:45,931 --> 00:07:47,417 Fight just broke out. 135 00:07:47,484 --> 00:07:50,053 -[crowd chanting] Let's go Bayley. -[Corey] Bayley has it hooked. 136 00:07:50,085 --> 00:07:51,787 -Bayley to Belly! -[Vic] Cover. 137 00:07:51,820 --> 00:07:53,539 [crowd] One, two-- 138 00:07:53,606 --> 00:07:57,676 [Vic] And Jade just got that right shoulder up. 139 00:07:57,744 --> 00:08:00,096 [Booker T] Usually that would be a one, two, three. 140 00:08:00,130 --> 00:08:02,482 That's what I'm talking about right there. 141 00:08:02,532 --> 00:08:05,668 [Vic] Listen, we gotta give Cora Jade her flowers 142 00:08:05,702 --> 00:08:07,804 as we look once again at the Bayley to Belly, 143 00:08:07,837 --> 00:08:11,306 the maneuver that has brought Bayley so much success throughout her career. 144 00:08:11,340 --> 00:08:14,661 But kudos to Cora for hanging in this brawl this long. 145 00:08:14,693 --> 00:08:17,313 [crowd chanting] Bayley! Bayley! Bayley! 146 00:08:17,347 --> 00:08:20,332 [Vic] Bayley feeding off the NXT Universe. 147 00:08:21,051 --> 00:08:23,936 And now maybe trying to put the finishing touches 148 00:08:24,688 --> 00:08:26,873 on someone who once looked up to her. 149 00:08:26,905 --> 00:08:30,060 Cora Jade, who wanted to become a professional wrestler… 150 00:08:30,092 --> 00:08:32,661 -[Booker T] Oh! -[Vic] …because of the Role Model. 151 00:08:33,246 --> 00:08:35,914 Double knees, driving the air from the lungs. 152 00:08:36,448 --> 00:08:39,803 -Another suplex connects Bayley quickly. -[Booker T] Beautiful timing. 153 00:08:39,836 --> 00:08:42,105 -[Vic] Feeling the urgency. -[Booker T] That's it. Whoa! 154 00:08:42,137 --> 00:08:43,490 See what I'm saying, Corey? 155 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:45,425 That's exactly what I'm talking about. 156 00:08:45,458 --> 00:08:47,110 We're talking about a Grand Slam winner. 157 00:08:47,143 --> 00:08:48,877 We're talking about a Triple Crown winner. 158 00:08:48,911 --> 00:08:51,781 All those wars, all those battles, is it gonna come to tonight? 159 00:08:52,582 --> 00:08:54,918 -Whoa! Whoa! -[Corey] Oh. Bayley lost her grip. 160 00:08:54,951 --> 00:08:56,720 -Cover by Cora! -[Booker T] That's it. 161 00:08:56,752 --> 00:08:59,773 [Vic] Shifting weight, and just able to kick out was Bayley. 162 00:08:59,805 --> 00:09:02,976 And Jade has watched a lot of matches featuring the Role Model. 163 00:09:03,009 --> 00:09:04,427 She has everything scouted. 164 00:09:04,461 --> 00:09:05,995 She knows where Bayley wants to go. 165 00:09:06,029 --> 00:09:09,199 Now she connects, gutwrench suplex, hits in the center of the ring. 166 00:09:09,232 --> 00:09:11,434 Cora Jade has just turned this match-up inside out. 167 00:09:11,468 --> 00:09:14,471 Into another cover, and a kick out this time by Bayley. 168 00:09:14,504 --> 00:09:15,988 [Booker T] I'm loving it right now. 169 00:09:16,021 --> 00:09:17,790 We're in those deep waters. 170 00:09:18,891 --> 00:09:20,709 [indistinct] swim right now. 171 00:09:20,744 --> 00:09:23,146 [Vic] And that goes back, Corey, to what you said for Cora Jade. 172 00:09:23,179 --> 00:09:25,497 This is a moment for her in her career. 173 00:09:25,531 --> 00:09:26,598 [Corey] No doubt about it. 174 00:09:26,632 --> 00:09:28,867 Cora Jade could be the name on everyone's lips tomorrow, 175 00:09:28,901 --> 00:09:30,470 if she's the one to knock off Bayley. 176 00:09:30,502 --> 00:09:31,337 [Vic] Oh! 177 00:09:33,256 --> 00:09:34,473 Gnarly landing for a moment. 178 00:09:34,507 --> 00:09:36,175 -[Booker T] Oh! -[Corey] Too high! 179 00:09:36,209 --> 00:09:37,060 [Booker T] Uh-uh! 180 00:09:37,093 --> 00:09:40,012 [Vic] Got caught, got hoisted, got… 181 00:09:40,045 --> 00:09:41,514 planted! 182 00:09:41,548 --> 00:09:42,799 [Corey] Down, hook of the leg. 183 00:09:42,832 --> 00:09:44,067 [Vic] Is it enough? 184 00:09:44,100 --> 00:09:46,086 And again, Jade able to kick out. 185 00:09:46,119 --> 00:09:49,155 What a way to kick off the final NXT 186 00:09:49,189 --> 00:09:53,309 before this Saturday's Vengeance Day premium live event. 187 00:09:53,343 --> 00:09:54,861 And we've seen the Role Model… 188 00:09:54,894 --> 00:09:56,413 -go to the-- -["Turn It Up" playing] 189 00:09:56,446 --> 00:09:58,598 -[Vic] …top before -[Corey] You know this music. 190 00:09:59,232 --> 00:10:00,233 This is… 191 00:10:00,617 --> 00:10:02,852 [laughs] Oh, my God. 192 00:10:03,569 --> 00:10:05,605 This is brilliant, is what this is. 193 00:10:06,039 --> 00:10:09,541 Roxanne Perez dressed like classic Bayley. 194 00:10:09,576 --> 00:10:12,996 [Vic] Bayley from the top, did connect. 195 00:10:13,029 --> 00:10:14,631 -Into the cover. -[crowd] One, two… 196 00:10:15,348 --> 00:10:18,584 [Vic] But that momentary distraction might have just cost Bayley. 197 00:10:18,617 --> 00:10:20,336 And now Bayley is enraged. 198 00:10:20,370 --> 00:10:23,622 [Corey] Booker, these type of [indistinct] have to make you proud. 199 00:10:23,656 --> 00:10:25,975 [Booker T] It's brilliant. It's brilliant. 200 00:10:27,544 --> 00:10:30,045 [Corey] But Bayley took her eye off the ball for a moment… 201 00:10:30,079 --> 00:10:31,514 [Vic] This match-up continuing. 202 00:10:32,399 --> 00:10:33,900 But now it's a two-on-one. 203 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:36,151 [Corey] Oh, no! 204 00:10:36,786 --> 00:10:39,021 On the floor, skull first. 205 00:10:39,055 --> 00:10:41,358 [Vic] Double underhook DDT connected. 206 00:10:42,007 --> 00:10:45,178 And for Cora Jade, following it right up 207 00:10:45,929 --> 00:10:49,064 -with a [indistinct]. -[Booker T] Yeah! Yeah! 208 00:10:49,115 --> 00:10:50,817 [crowd] One, two… 209 00:10:50,850 --> 00:10:51,818 three. 210 00:10:51,851 --> 00:10:54,170 -[bell dings] -[Vic] And that is a statement victory 211 00:10:54,204 --> 00:10:57,457 -in the career of Cora Jane. -["Generation Of Jade" playing] 212 00:10:57,490 --> 00:10:58,491 [Booker T] Beautiful work. 213 00:10:58,525 --> 00:11:02,612 [Mike Rome] Here is your winner, Cora Jade! 214 00:11:03,680 --> 00:11:06,533 [Corey] Well, Bayley made the fatal mistake, as we look-- 215 00:11:07,634 --> 00:11:11,738 [Vic] That's our general manager talking to the NXT women's champion. 216 00:11:13,406 --> 00:11:15,658 But back to what we were talking about. 217 00:11:15,692 --> 00:11:18,344 Big win for Cora Jade. 218 00:11:18,377 --> 00:11:22,999 Thanks to Roxanne Perez, who came out here dressed as old-school Bayley. 219 00:11:23,833 --> 00:11:25,785 [Corey] Got under Bayley's skin deep enough 220 00:11:25,819 --> 00:11:30,023 that Cora Jane was able to capitalize in punishing fashion. 221 00:11:30,055 --> 00:11:32,275 Double-Arm DDT on the floor. 222 00:11:32,308 --> 00:11:35,045 Another for insurance in the center of the ring. 223 00:11:35,078 --> 00:11:36,813 And Cora Jane just knocked 224 00:11:36,846 --> 00:11:40,100 one of the biggest wins of her career over Bayley. 225 00:11:42,435 --> 00:11:43,937 [inaudible conversation] 226 00:11:50,642 --> 00:11:55,732 Cora, congratulations on the biggest win of your career thus far. 227 00:11:56,699 --> 00:12:00,754 But all of this is getting settled on Saturday. 228 00:12:01,420 --> 00:12:06,593 Because now all three of you have a chance to walk out of Vengeance Day 229 00:12:06,626 --> 00:12:10,814 as the new NXT women's champion. 230 00:12:11,647 --> 00:12:16,236 Because that Triple Threat is now a Fatal 4-Way. 231 00:12:16,269 --> 00:12:17,404 Good luck, ladies. 232 00:12:17,437 --> 00:12:20,173 [Vic] Wow! Roxanne Perez in disbelief. 233 00:12:20,873 --> 00:12:22,776 [Corey] A huge announcement. 234 00:12:22,809 --> 00:12:24,077 [Vic] Bayley is shocked. 235 00:12:25,661 --> 00:12:27,079 Cora Jade glowing. 236 00:12:28,932 --> 00:12:30,567 What must Giulia be thinking? 237 00:12:30,600 --> 00:12:31,685 And there's Bayley. 238 00:12:32,702 --> 00:12:34,938 Bayley proving a point to Perez. 239 00:12:36,271 --> 00:12:38,425 But it's no longer a Triple Threat. 240 00:12:38,908 --> 00:12:42,495 It's a Fatal 4-Way for the NXT women's championship. 241 00:12:42,529 --> 00:12:45,932 It's going down Saturday at Vengeance Day. 242 00:12:45,964 --> 00:12:47,650 ["Role Model" playing] 243 00:12:47,684 --> 00:12:49,435 [crowd chanting] Bayley! Bayley! 244 00:12:49,968 --> 00:12:53,372 But you see, we won last week because we were doing things my way. 245 00:12:54,007 --> 00:12:55,724 And we need to keep this thing going. 246 00:12:55,759 --> 00:12:58,228 We have Lash and Jakara next week in a tag match. 247 00:12:58,261 --> 00:13:00,130 So I was thinking, what if we did a little 248 00:13:00,163 --> 00:13:02,064 training session this weekend at the beach? 249 00:13:02,998 --> 00:13:06,218 Fine, but we're gonna do it my way. 250 00:13:06,252 --> 00:13:08,355 -I don't know about that. -[Nikkita speaks indistinctly] 251 00:13:08,387 --> 00:13:10,006 Excuse me, what'd you just say? 252 00:13:10,040 --> 00:13:11,991 Because we're not talking to you. 253 00:13:12,025 --> 00:13:14,877 I said, you'll two at the beach… [scoffs] 254 00:13:14,911 --> 00:13:16,829 Imagine me at the beach. 255 00:13:16,863 --> 00:13:18,765 -What do you even mean? -No, I'm good. 256 00:13:19,366 --> 00:13:22,952 You know what? How about you touch some grass instead of sand? 257 00:13:22,986 --> 00:13:25,972 And, you know, one win does not make you a tag team… 258 00:13:26,006 --> 00:13:27,223 And also, Zaria, 259 00:13:27,257 --> 00:13:29,391 I really think Sol's actually holding you back. 260 00:13:29,425 --> 00:13:31,444 Oh! No, that's where we stop it there. 261 00:13:31,478 --> 00:13:35,165 Sol is the most athletic woman in this division, 262 00:13:35,198 --> 00:13:37,733 and we just came off a victory last week, 263 00:13:37,766 --> 00:13:40,469 and that's more than you can say, Nikkita. 264 00:13:40,502 --> 00:13:43,156 Hmm. Okay, how about you step in the ring 265 00:13:43,189 --> 00:13:45,909 with Big Cat Kita tonight, and you can find out. 266 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:49,829 [sighs] Who the hell does she think she is? 267 00:13:49,863 --> 00:13:52,866 [Vic] I'm still shocked at Ava's announcement moments ago. 268 00:13:52,899 --> 00:13:55,617 But there is The Ruler. He addresses his kingdom. 269 00:13:55,651 --> 00:13:59,089 We hear from our NXT champion, Oma Femi, next. 270 00:14:02,909 --> 00:14:06,378 There is a challenger, Ridge Holland, to the North American Championship. 271 00:14:06,413 --> 00:14:08,281 Mentally, physically preparing 272 00:14:08,314 --> 00:14:14,002 for our steel cage championship main event tonight on NXT. 273 00:14:15,137 --> 00:14:17,656 ["Hands Of Fate" playing] 274 00:14:41,997 --> 00:14:43,650 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 275 00:14:43,683 --> 00:14:48,838 please welcome the NXT champion, 276 00:14:48,872 --> 00:14:53,660 Oba Femi! 277 00:14:55,661 --> 00:15:00,467 [Corey] WWE Universe, behold The Ruler. 278 00:15:02,102 --> 00:15:05,137 The personification dominance. 279 00:15:06,156 --> 00:15:09,425 And Oba Femi may be backed by destiny, 280 00:15:09,459 --> 00:15:12,878 but Femi doesn't need to be factored in the decision to lose his title. 281 00:15:16,598 --> 00:15:21,304 Triple Threat for the NXT championship in DC, Saturday. 282 00:15:28,111 --> 00:15:32,882 The date is set this Saturday at Vengeance Day. 283 00:15:32,915 --> 00:15:36,368 Obert Femi will be defending his NXT championship 284 00:15:36,402 --> 00:15:39,289 against Grayson Waller and Austin Theory 285 00:15:40,240 --> 00:15:43,193 in a Triple Threat match. 286 00:15:43,959 --> 00:15:45,060 But let's be real. 287 00:15:45,745 --> 00:15:47,280 That's a handicap match. 288 00:15:48,098 --> 00:15:51,517 Because it's going to be Oba Femi versus A-Town Down Under. 289 00:15:51,550 --> 00:15:53,319 Because in their minds, 290 00:15:53,353 --> 00:15:56,539 they're going to gang up and get rid of The Ruler. 291 00:15:58,290 --> 00:15:59,324 But then what? 292 00:15:59,809 --> 00:16:03,063 And then after that, I'll tell you what. 293 00:16:03,630 --> 00:16:04,781 Their egos 294 00:16:05,314 --> 00:16:07,467 will become their greatest downfall, 295 00:16:08,517 --> 00:16:10,652 because don't get it messed up. 296 00:16:11,320 --> 00:16:13,139 After everything's said and done, 297 00:16:14,406 --> 00:16:19,728 it's only one man for themselves when it comes to this NXT Championship. 298 00:16:19,762 --> 00:16:21,131 ♪ A-Town Down ♪ 299 00:16:21,164 --> 00:16:22,549 -Now -♪ Let's go ♪ 300 00:16:22,582 --> 00:16:25,117 ♪ A-Town Down! Screaming out loud ♪ 301 00:16:25,151 --> 00:16:27,904 ♪ A-Town Down! The future's right now ♪ 302 00:16:27,937 --> 00:16:30,439 ♪ A-Town Down! Tearin' the place down ♪ 303 00:16:30,473 --> 00:16:33,093 ♪ A-Town Down! Like my next sound ♪ 304 00:16:33,126 --> 00:16:33,959 ♪ Hey ♪ 305 00:16:35,045 --> 00:16:39,098 Hey, overrated, it's too late, lad. 306 00:16:39,748 --> 00:16:41,601 You're starting to feel the pressure. 307 00:16:41,633 --> 00:16:43,719 You're about to get in the ring with some real stars. 308 00:16:44,503 --> 00:16:48,591 But trying to turn us on each other, I thought better of you. 309 00:16:49,358 --> 00:16:50,843 So much better, man. 310 00:16:51,394 --> 00:16:54,314 Honestly, this whole thing right here is pathetic. 311 00:16:54,347 --> 00:16:58,617 Do you not realize that you gotta face Grayson Waller on Saturday? 312 00:16:58,651 --> 00:17:02,472 A man that has not received his flowers here in NXT. 313 00:17:02,505 --> 00:17:04,290 He's jumped off ladders. 314 00:17:04,323 --> 00:17:05,825 [crowd exclaiming] 315 00:17:05,858 --> 00:17:08,293 Hey, hey, you're gonna listen to this. 316 00:17:09,913 --> 00:17:12,799 My boy has jumped off ladders, 317 00:17:12,831 --> 00:17:16,735 he has hit elbows through tables, nearly risked his career 318 00:17:16,770 --> 00:17:18,887 every time he has been in here. 319 00:17:22,325 --> 00:17:24,210 But you know who gets all the credit? 320 00:17:24,243 --> 00:17:29,014 Carmelo Hayes, Tony D'Angelo, and Bron Breakker. 321 00:17:29,749 --> 00:17:34,303 But all three of those guys and everybody in here forget that my man Grayson Waller 322 00:17:34,337 --> 00:17:39,442 right here is a pillar that helped shape NXT to what it is today. 323 00:17:42,529 --> 00:17:46,433 And with that same help, he's gonna help me become 324 00:17:46,466 --> 00:17:49,284 the NXT champion this Saturday. 325 00:17:49,319 --> 00:17:50,820 [crowd cheering] 326 00:17:52,339 --> 00:17:56,292 Yeah, you're fighting Austin Theory. 327 00:17:57,193 --> 00:18:01,063 He's wanted to be a WWE superstar his whole life, and he did it easy. 328 00:18:01,097 --> 00:18:05,235 And here in NXT, he was riding shotgun with some little flop called Gargano. 329 00:18:05,268 --> 00:18:09,254 And on Saturday, he can ride shotgun one more time 330 00:18:09,289 --> 00:18:11,957 with the new NXT champion, Grayson Waller. 331 00:18:15,110 --> 00:18:16,913 Well, hold on, hold on, hold on. 332 00:18:16,946 --> 00:18:20,582 So what you are telling me is that both of you will become NXT champion? 333 00:18:21,784 --> 00:18:23,503 Ooh. Ooh. 334 00:18:25,105 --> 00:18:27,741 I just want you to know, That that title means a lot to me. 335 00:18:28,508 --> 00:18:30,193 -[man] Oh, no. -Do you know how sick I get? 336 00:18:30,844 --> 00:18:33,980 Hearing Bron Breakker's name, hearing Carmelo Hayes name, 337 00:18:34,014 --> 00:18:35,482 hearing Trick Williams name. 338 00:18:36,015 --> 00:18:39,569 Just because they had that, despite the fact that I gave everything 339 00:18:39,601 --> 00:18:41,955 to have a chance at it and I was this close. 340 00:18:41,988 --> 00:18:46,476 So I wanna let you know that I will do whatever it takes. 341 00:18:46,509 --> 00:18:48,828 -And that includes-- -Includes what, man? 342 00:18:52,264 --> 00:18:53,198 Includes what? 343 00:18:54,567 --> 00:18:57,187 I've never had the NXT championship. 344 00:18:58,038 --> 00:18:59,773 I've been the United States champion. 345 00:18:59,806 --> 00:19:03,393 And you've beaten John Cena. We get it, dude. 346 00:19:03,426 --> 00:19:07,163 I'm so sick of hearing that story. Guess what? 347 00:19:07,197 --> 00:19:09,698 No one cares. 348 00:19:09,733 --> 00:19:12,135 [crowd cheering] 349 00:19:15,371 --> 00:19:17,123 Let me tell you something, Grayson. 350 00:19:17,741 --> 00:19:21,828 That accomplishment is a very rare accomplishment. 351 00:19:23,163 --> 00:19:26,081 But I get someone like you not understanding 352 00:19:26,116 --> 00:19:28,518 because you've never had a singles title on your own anyway. 353 00:19:28,551 --> 00:19:30,470 [crowd cheering] 354 00:19:35,825 --> 00:19:38,695 Hey, he's not wrong, but you know what else I remember? 355 00:19:38,727 --> 00:19:41,965 I remember WrestleMania 40 when I was standing on top of the ladder 356 00:19:41,998 --> 00:19:45,769 holding the WWE Tag Team Championships and you were on the bottom rung 357 00:19:45,802 --> 00:19:47,187 like a little cheerleader. 358 00:19:48,772 --> 00:19:52,225 If anything, you should be saying thank you, Grayson. 359 00:19:52,258 --> 00:19:55,061 You saved my career after WrestleMania 39. 360 00:19:55,611 --> 00:19:56,812 -Saved? -Saved. 361 00:19:56,846 --> 00:19:59,631 You think I need to be saved? I'm just getting started. 362 00:19:59,666 --> 00:20:01,918 And when it comes to this triple threat on Saturday, 363 00:20:01,951 --> 00:20:07,389 I will do whatever, whatever it takes to become the NXT champion. 364 00:20:07,424 --> 00:20:09,576 Okay, like what? What are you gonna do? Huh? 365 00:20:09,609 --> 00:20:10,560 What am I gonna do? 366 00:20:10,592 --> 00:20:12,479 How about we start with this dummy right here 367 00:20:12,512 --> 00:20:14,714 and we put him through that announce table. 368 00:20:14,748 --> 00:20:17,050 Hey, how about we hit him with some chairs? 369 00:20:17,082 --> 00:20:18,184 That sounds pretty fun. 370 00:20:18,217 --> 00:20:21,488 How about we throw everything we can on top of him and then throw 371 00:20:21,521 --> 00:20:23,373 the announcer table right on top of his ass. 372 00:20:23,406 --> 00:20:29,145 Hey, and then we can decide who the new NXT champion is gonna be. 373 00:20:29,178 --> 00:20:33,633 -Which is A-Town Down… -Under. 374 00:20:36,285 --> 00:20:40,340 I understand you came in with a plan tonight, but it did not work. 375 00:20:40,373 --> 00:20:46,730 But I promise you one thing on Saturday, there is nothing and there is nobody 376 00:20:46,763 --> 00:20:49,149 who's gonna stop me from getting that championship. 377 00:20:50,283 --> 00:20:51,751 Nobody. 378 00:20:54,788 --> 00:20:55,938 Oh, no. 379 00:20:55,972 --> 00:20:57,072 [imperceptible] 380 00:20:58,024 --> 00:21:03,245 What are you doing? Swing, dog, swing on me, swing on me, dog. 381 00:21:04,097 --> 00:21:07,500 Oh! Lawler just tattooed Oba. 382 00:21:08,952 --> 00:21:11,838 And now it's Waller taking it to the NXT champion. 383 00:21:11,870 --> 00:21:13,239 Hey, you wanna do this? 384 00:21:15,325 --> 00:21:17,510 With a trap on Lawler. 385 00:21:17,543 --> 00:21:22,499 A preview of what could happen in DC Saturday. 386 00:21:23,066 --> 00:21:29,239 I fear that perhaps for the first time in his career, maybe outgunned. 387 00:21:29,272 --> 00:21:31,558 -Wow. -Look at the power. 388 00:21:33,543 --> 00:21:35,528 A-Town Down. 389 00:21:35,562 --> 00:21:36,745 Hit it! 390 00:21:37,897 --> 00:21:39,683 And Waller following it up. 391 00:21:40,332 --> 00:21:46,389 And just when you think the bond has been broken, 392 00:21:47,290 --> 00:21:52,178 these two change the game just that fast. 393 00:22:03,456 --> 00:22:05,492 -["A-Town Down" playing] -Both looking at the gold. 394 00:22:05,524 --> 00:22:08,293 There's three men, but one title. 395 00:22:08,328 --> 00:22:11,798 It will be every man for themselves. 396 00:22:11,831 --> 00:22:16,069 Who's gonna walk out of Vengeance Day with the NXT title? 397 00:22:19,822 --> 00:22:23,927 Trick Williams, the face of NXT, 398 00:22:24,627 --> 00:22:28,465 continuously handed opportunity… 399 00:22:28,498 --> 00:22:29,331 [bell dinging] 400 00:22:30,183 --> 00:22:31,400 after opportunity. 401 00:22:34,137 --> 00:22:36,339 All I wanted was one chance to prove myself, 402 00:22:36,373 --> 00:22:39,274 and I tried to do things the right way. 403 00:22:39,309 --> 00:22:42,412 But time after time, I was disregarded 404 00:22:43,263 --> 00:22:46,733 by Ava, by Shawn Michaels, 405 00:22:46,765 --> 00:22:48,568 even by the WWE Universe. 406 00:22:49,284 --> 00:22:51,221 So Trick, you think you've been screwed over? 407 00:22:51,254 --> 00:22:54,758 Those people chant your name while they scoff at mine. 408 00:22:56,226 --> 00:22:59,796 Vengeance is the only thing that I seek now. 409 00:23:00,629 --> 00:23:01,464 For me. 410 00:23:03,283 --> 00:23:04,300 For my people. 411 00:23:06,403 --> 00:23:10,939 I'll leave my mark one way or another. 412 00:23:12,641 --> 00:23:14,377 So what do you say, Trigger? 413 00:23:14,410 --> 00:23:17,614 At Vengeance Day, if you're man enough to accept the challenge, 414 00:23:17,647 --> 00:23:19,816 I'll finish what I started here… 415 00:23:29,943 --> 00:23:31,511 in a strap match. 416 00:23:34,214 --> 00:23:38,485 A vengeful Eddie Thorpe looking for his own type of vengeance 417 00:23:38,518 --> 00:23:40,736 to be felt Saturday. 418 00:23:42,022 --> 00:23:43,072 [bell dinging] 419 00:23:43,106 --> 00:23:47,577 [announcer] The following contest is a Triple Threat Tag Team match 420 00:23:47,610 --> 00:23:49,812 scheduled for one fall. 421 00:23:49,846 --> 00:23:52,849 Introducing first Hank Walker, Tank Ledger, 422 00:23:52,881 --> 00:23:56,152 Hank and Tim! 423 00:23:56,186 --> 00:24:00,373 Well guys, the landscape of the Tag Team division will be shifted in moments. 424 00:24:01,206 --> 00:24:02,625 What up, folks? 425 00:24:02,658 --> 00:24:05,145 The Triple Threat Tag Team match live, 426 00:24:05,178 --> 00:24:07,297 next on NXT. 427 00:24:07,330 --> 00:24:09,331 ["Burn This Engine Out" playing] 428 00:24:13,319 --> 00:24:14,821 [crowd jeering] 429 00:24:16,156 --> 00:24:17,557 You want the real me? 430 00:24:17,590 --> 00:24:19,359 This is the real me! 431 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:23,146 -[crowd exclaiming] -[tense instrumental music] 432 00:24:26,198 --> 00:24:28,534 This is the real me, Je'Von! 433 00:24:32,539 --> 00:24:35,942 [Cohen] After extensive examination of Je'Von Evans' jaw over the past month, 434 00:24:35,975 --> 00:24:38,727 I have concluded that, following reconstructive surgery, 435 00:24:38,762 --> 00:24:42,098 and several weeks of recovery, Je'Von's jaw is healing on schedule. 436 00:24:42,131 --> 00:24:45,118 Understanding the timeline for this match that Je'Von desperately wants, 437 00:24:45,150 --> 00:24:47,370 we have worked to expedite the process, 438 00:24:47,404 --> 00:24:51,658 to which I can say, Je'Von is cleared for in-ring action on Saturday. 439 00:24:51,691 --> 00:24:54,644 However, I would be remiss if I did not express 440 00:24:54,678 --> 00:24:56,428 I have concerns for re-injury 441 00:24:56,463 --> 00:24:59,331 if Je'Von takes any severe trauma to that part of the jaw. 442 00:24:59,366 --> 00:25:00,966 In the case of another fracture, 443 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:03,669 he would be sidelined for an extended period of time. 444 00:25:03,703 --> 00:25:06,188 We would be looking at a minimum of six months, 445 00:25:06,222 --> 00:25:09,158 and the possibility that he would be medically disqualified 446 00:25:09,192 --> 00:25:11,160 from ever stepping inside a ring again. 447 00:25:11,194 --> 00:25:12,928 Give me a smile now, Je'Von! 448 00:25:12,962 --> 00:25:16,216 As of this moment, it is Je'Von's decision on what he wants to do. 449 00:25:16,249 --> 00:25:18,668 I have my concerns, but I am clearing Je'Von 450 00:25:18,702 --> 00:25:23,188 to return to action to compete in a match against Ethan Page at Vengeance Day. 451 00:25:26,208 --> 00:25:28,160 -All right, you heard that, right? -Yes. 452 00:25:28,194 --> 00:25:31,965 Cool, I got cleared. So, I'll go against Ethan at Vengeance Day, do I not? 453 00:25:31,997 --> 00:25:34,317 -Je'Von, did you hear-- -No, that was the deal. 454 00:25:34,351 --> 00:25:37,387 Did you hear the part where he said you risk extensive-- 455 00:25:37,419 --> 00:25:40,106 Ava, I'm not… I ain't worried about that, all right? 456 00:25:40,139 --> 00:25:42,341 He won't touch me. He won't have a chance to. 457 00:25:42,375 --> 00:25:44,977 Okay, I'm worried about that. And what if Ethan does? 458 00:25:45,011 --> 00:25:47,062 Well, that's a risk I'm willing to take. 459 00:25:47,097 --> 00:25:48,098 -All right? -Je'Von-- 460 00:25:48,130 --> 00:25:51,400 -You heard what he said, I'm clear. -You leave me no choice, then. 461 00:25:51,434 --> 00:25:53,269 I need you to sign this. 462 00:25:53,303 --> 00:25:54,454 And what's that? 463 00:25:54,486 --> 00:25:56,939 This states that, if you compete at Vengeance Day, 464 00:25:56,973 --> 00:26:00,293 it waives WWE of any liability if you get hurt. 465 00:26:00,326 --> 00:26:01,794 That means it's on you. 466 00:26:01,828 --> 00:26:03,797 Just think about it, please. 467 00:26:04,848 --> 00:26:06,683 All right, I'll think about it. 468 00:26:11,804 --> 00:26:13,039 I thought about it. 469 00:26:15,058 --> 00:26:16,726 [Vic] The waiver is signed. 470 00:26:16,760 --> 00:26:20,530 Je'Von has his chance for vengeance this Saturday. 471 00:26:20,562 --> 00:26:22,564 ["Substance Over Style" playing] 472 00:26:23,582 --> 00:26:27,370 [announcer] Next, representing No Quarter Catch Crew, 473 00:26:27,404 --> 00:26:31,957 Myles Borne and Tavion Heights! 474 00:26:44,003 --> 00:26:46,606 -[crowd cheering] -["Substance Over Style" continues] 475 00:26:48,541 --> 00:26:53,178 [Vic] Borne and Heights looking to build on 2024, 476 00:26:53,213 --> 00:26:54,898 and it starts tonight. 477 00:26:54,931 --> 00:26:56,933 ["Journey Ahead" playing] 478 00:27:02,254 --> 00:27:04,541 [announcer] And their opponents, the team of 479 00:27:04,573 --> 00:27:10,080 Yoshiki Inamura and Josh Briggs! 480 00:27:10,112 --> 00:27:13,832 [Vic] Graves, do you agree with this duo that the NXT Tag Team Champions 481 00:27:13,867 --> 00:27:15,869 are dodging them? 482 00:27:15,901 --> 00:27:18,905 [Corey] We'll find out soon in this Triple Threat Match-Up. 483 00:27:18,937 --> 00:27:24,878 I am extremely curious to see what this duo brings to tag team action. 484 00:27:24,910 --> 00:27:27,496 You know, Josh Briggs has had some trust issues 485 00:27:27,530 --> 00:27:30,684 after how his last tag team ended up unfolding. 486 00:27:30,716 --> 00:27:32,668 So, this is a chance for a fresh start, 487 00:27:32,769 --> 00:27:35,722 a fresh start between two of the hardest-hitting individuals 488 00:27:35,754 --> 00:27:38,992 -in the game. -[Booker T] Trust. Trust. 489 00:27:39,024 --> 00:27:41,660 He left his partner high and dry, 490 00:27:41,695 --> 00:27:42,529 we know that. 491 00:27:42,562 --> 00:27:43,913 [Vic] Well, let's… 492 00:27:43,947 --> 00:27:46,198 Let's talk about the team we see here, Booker. 493 00:27:46,232 --> 00:27:49,335 We know that they bonded this summer in Japan, 494 00:27:49,386 --> 00:27:51,087 that being Briggs and Inamura. 495 00:27:51,120 --> 00:27:52,672 Look at Inamura going right in. 496 00:27:52,706 --> 00:27:54,808 [Booker T] Oh, Inamura is a tough customer. 497 00:27:54,841 --> 00:27:56,158 I've seen this kid before. 498 00:27:56,192 --> 00:27:59,245 Like you said, Japan, Europe. He's done it all over the world. 499 00:27:59,279 --> 00:28:01,747 Now, he's in NXT. He's trying to make his mark. 500 00:28:01,781 --> 00:28:05,034 [Corey] And now, Inamura utilizing his sumo background 501 00:28:05,068 --> 00:28:07,637 with those heavy sumo strikes to the chest. 502 00:28:07,669 --> 00:28:09,621 [Vic] It was the champions last week. 503 00:28:09,656 --> 00:28:13,677 I did say, if Briggs and Inamura win, they deserve a championship opportunity. 504 00:28:13,710 --> 00:28:15,361 But there's Hank, there's Tank, 505 00:28:15,395 --> 00:28:18,197 and that's a duo, Booker, you have gotten to know. 506 00:28:18,231 --> 00:28:20,750 [Booker T] Let me tell you, was I a believer in the beginning? 507 00:28:20,783 --> 00:28:23,535 -[Vic] No. -[Booker T] No. But they've grown on me 508 00:28:23,570 --> 00:28:24,971 week by week, Vic. 509 00:28:25,004 --> 00:28:27,791 They've figured it out. Big shot by Tavion Heights. 510 00:28:27,823 --> 00:28:29,943 [Vic] That's someone who's also figured out 511 00:28:29,976 --> 00:28:32,629 -from his time over in Japan, as well. -[Booker T] Oh! 512 00:28:32,662 --> 00:28:34,380 [Corey] You talk about strength. 513 00:28:34,414 --> 00:28:36,750 -[Vic] Incredible power from Heights. -[Corey] Borne's in. 514 00:28:36,783 --> 00:28:38,784 [Vic] We were talking about the tag team champions, 515 00:28:38,818 --> 00:28:41,221 Fraxiom, Axiom, Nathan Frazer. 516 00:28:41,254 --> 00:28:44,957 Need to note that they successfully defended those titles last week in TNA. 517 00:28:44,991 --> 00:28:47,343 Into the cover. Hook of the leg. And a kick-out. 518 00:28:47,377 --> 00:28:49,963 Now, 160 days as champion during this current reign. 519 00:28:49,995 --> 00:28:51,563 [Booker T] Did you say "Fraxiom"-- 520 00:28:51,598 --> 00:28:53,600 [Vic] If I didn't, the last time, you yelled at me. 521 00:28:53,632 --> 00:28:55,834 -[Booker T] He's ducking somebody. -[Vic] I didn't say. 522 00:28:55,869 --> 00:28:58,038 [Booker T] Are we talking about our tag team champions? 523 00:28:58,071 --> 00:29:00,974 That the reigning tag team champions didn't seize history? 524 00:29:01,006 --> 00:29:03,659 [Vic] I asked Graves, and he thought that was the case 525 00:29:03,693 --> 00:29:06,396 because Briggs and Inamura have been saying that. 526 00:29:06,428 --> 00:29:09,765 As the tag was made, and Tank is back into the match. 527 00:29:09,799 --> 00:29:12,202 Looking for a big slam. Borne able to slide down. 528 00:29:12,235 --> 00:29:15,120 Looking for a sleeper, into the corner. A tag was made. 529 00:29:15,155 --> 00:29:16,555 Inamura's back in and legal. 530 00:29:17,807 --> 00:29:20,260 -Oh, my! -[Corey] Wicked strikes! 531 00:29:20,293 --> 00:29:24,297 [Booker T] Oh, baby. You know what? I like this Inamura. 532 00:29:24,330 --> 00:29:25,799 [Vic] Tag was made to Briggs, 533 00:29:25,831 --> 00:29:27,734 who just dropped Heights. 534 00:29:27,766 --> 00:29:30,937 [Corey] Booker, Inamura told me earlier, he's a longtime protege 535 00:29:30,970 --> 00:29:34,774 of someone you know very well, WWE Hall of Famer, The Great Muta. 536 00:29:34,808 --> 00:29:37,827 [Booker T] I tell you, one of the greatest of all times. Oh! 537 00:29:37,860 --> 00:29:39,995 [Vic] Briggs just left his feet! 538 00:29:40,030 --> 00:29:41,680 And following up again. 539 00:29:41,715 --> 00:29:46,352 Briggs and Inamura are destroying and dropping the competition. 540 00:29:47,419 --> 00:29:49,472 -[Corey] There goes Tank. -[crowd cheers] 541 00:29:49,505 --> 00:29:51,107 -That was unique. -[Booker T] Oh! 542 00:29:51,140 --> 00:29:53,143 And right back in, a little two-for-one. 543 00:29:53,176 --> 00:29:54,694 Tank taking over! 544 00:29:54,727 --> 00:29:58,898 [Booker T] Can I say it? Honk! Honk! Honk! I love it bad! 545 00:29:58,932 --> 00:30:01,216 [Vic] You gonna add that to your shucky duck, quack-quack? 546 00:30:01,251 --> 00:30:04,670 [Corey] Turned into a goose or a Mack Truck? What was that? Not sure. 547 00:30:04,704 --> 00:30:07,857 There you see Briggs, looking for the clothesline. Nobody there! 548 00:30:07,890 --> 00:30:11,477 [Vic] Look at the action of this triple threat match. 549 00:30:11,511 --> 00:30:12,812 Tag team division, 550 00:30:12,861 --> 00:30:15,514 right now, is cooking. 551 00:30:15,548 --> 00:30:18,251 Tag was made. Tavion Heights is legal, 552 00:30:18,283 --> 00:30:20,303 who just caught a boot. Tag was made. 553 00:30:20,336 --> 00:30:22,655 Now, it's Hank that is legal. 554 00:30:22,688 --> 00:30:25,891 And Tank just put Hank into Tavion! 555 00:30:25,925 --> 00:30:27,459 [crowd cheering] 556 00:30:27,494 --> 00:30:31,097 I feel bad for the official. Hard enough for us to keep track of this. 557 00:30:31,180 --> 00:30:32,482 [Booker T] Calm down, man! 558 00:30:32,514 --> 00:30:35,034 You made me miss the whole court, damn it! 559 00:30:35,068 --> 00:30:37,654 [Vic] I… I didn't make you miss anything, Booker. 560 00:30:37,687 --> 00:30:39,238 They broke it up. 561 00:30:39,272 --> 00:30:42,475 [Corey] Briggs launched himself off the apron, while there's mayhem 562 00:30:42,509 --> 00:30:43,827 out in front of our table. 563 00:30:43,909 --> 00:30:46,980 [Vic] I haven't seen Booker that excited since Sexyy Red. 564 00:30:47,013 --> 00:30:50,433 It's now Hank, Tank setting it up. Here you go, Book. 565 00:30:50,466 --> 00:30:53,653 [Booker T] Honk! Honk! Yeah! 566 00:30:53,687 --> 00:30:56,889 -[Vic] Myles Borne got caught. -[Booker T] Beautiful work. 567 00:30:57,573 --> 00:31:00,126 [Vic] Who's walking out of this triple threat match? 568 00:31:00,793 --> 00:31:02,445 The bodies hitting the floor. 569 00:31:02,478 --> 00:31:03,530 Tavion just caught… 570 00:31:03,562 --> 00:31:07,332 Bam! Belly-to-belly overhead toss! Quickly now, into the cover. 571 00:31:07,367 --> 00:31:09,718 Hook of the leg, center of the ring. And… Ooh. 572 00:31:09,753 --> 00:31:12,805 Just able to kick-out, was Big Hank. 573 00:31:12,839 --> 00:31:14,640 Hank, Corey, if you didn't know, 574 00:31:14,674 --> 00:31:17,310 was a security guard here turned Superstar. 575 00:31:17,343 --> 00:31:20,447 Well, there's the champions, Axiom-Frazer, 576 00:31:20,480 --> 00:31:23,382 -looking down on the competition. -[Corey] Cover. 577 00:31:23,416 --> 00:31:26,468 [Vic] Triple threat continuing. Kick-out by Hank! 578 00:31:26,503 --> 00:31:29,022 Who's walking out with a victory? 579 00:31:29,072 --> 00:31:31,073 [crowd clamoring] 580 00:31:34,410 --> 00:31:36,396 [Vic] No Quarter Catch Crew in control. 581 00:31:36,428 --> 00:31:38,932 When we think of the NQCC, we think about the Heritage Cup. 582 00:31:38,965 --> 00:31:42,601 The Heritage Cup featuring new rules when it's defended here tonight. 583 00:31:42,635 --> 00:31:44,803 Gone are the rounds. It's one fall to a finish. 584 00:31:44,838 --> 00:31:47,057 That's the same rules, one fall to a finish, 585 00:31:47,090 --> 00:31:49,074 here in this triple threat match! 586 00:31:49,109 --> 00:31:51,244 But what a job by Tavion Heights. 587 00:31:51,276 --> 00:31:54,764 [Corey] Incredible situational awareness from Heights. But here comes Inamura! 588 00:31:54,813 --> 00:31:57,833 [Vic] What do you think about Hank making the tag to Inamura? 589 00:31:57,867 --> 00:31:59,703 He's now checked out of the match. 590 00:31:59,735 --> 00:32:01,471 [Corey] I think it was a desperate scenario. 591 00:32:01,504 --> 00:32:04,256 I think he needed to make a tag to anybody, any willing competitor 592 00:32:04,290 --> 00:32:06,141 that happened to be in Amora. 593 00:32:06,192 --> 00:32:07,526 Look at this power. 594 00:32:07,827 --> 00:32:08,678 Yes! 595 00:32:10,863 --> 00:32:13,116 Nearly put Myles through the ring. 596 00:32:14,384 --> 00:32:18,288 [Vic] Inamura and Briggs, who were trying to find an opponent for tonight 597 00:32:18,321 --> 00:32:20,823 ended up finding not one but two. 598 00:32:21,457 --> 00:32:24,343 The champions who are out here looking on, chuckle, 599 00:32:24,377 --> 00:32:27,129 'cause it sounded familiar, two men on different pages 600 00:32:27,163 --> 00:32:30,166 but they're one team, and right now they're working in unity. 601 00:32:30,233 --> 00:32:32,034 -[Corey] I love it. -[Vic] Briggs, coming in. 602 00:32:32,118 --> 00:32:34,137 -[Booker T] Oh, baby! -[Vic] Slam, slam, slam, slam. 603 00:32:34,204 --> 00:32:35,538 [Booker T] We've seen that before. 604 00:32:35,789 --> 00:32:38,808 [Vic] We certainly have. And, Corey, everyone's flying around the ring. 605 00:32:38,891 --> 00:32:40,959 I believe Myles Borne and Briggs are legal. 606 00:32:41,110 --> 00:32:42,594 [Corey] Your guess is as good as mine. 607 00:32:42,678 --> 00:32:44,246 And hopefully the official knows right now. 608 00:32:44,280 --> 00:32:45,782 Big dropkick right in the mug. 609 00:32:45,831 --> 00:32:47,132 [Vic] And that now brings in Hank. 610 00:32:47,167 --> 00:32:51,254 Hank is legal, and he just got caught and snapped around by Myles Borne. 611 00:32:51,687 --> 00:32:53,238 The tag was made, Heights is in. 612 00:32:53,273 --> 00:32:56,609 In comes Tank, and Tank meeting Myles, 613 00:32:56,676 --> 00:32:59,411 but they fell right on top of Tank. 614 00:32:59,596 --> 00:33:01,348 -And Hank-- -[Booker T] Whoa! 615 00:33:01,380 --> 00:33:04,033 [Vic] And saving it up is Inamura and Briggs. 616 00:33:04,067 --> 00:33:06,735 [Corey] It doesn't get any closer than that without the bell ringing. 617 00:33:06,820 --> 00:33:07,904 And let 'em hear it. 618 00:33:08,004 --> 00:33:09,505 [crowd chanting "NXT"] 619 00:33:11,558 --> 00:33:15,294 Collision course dropped Tank into Hank. 620 00:33:15,945 --> 00:33:17,246 And saving things, 621 00:33:17,280 --> 00:33:19,765 Briggs and Inamura right here pacing on the outside. 622 00:33:19,799 --> 00:33:21,101 He wants to get in his match-- 623 00:33:21,134 --> 00:33:23,186 [Booker T] But everybody's just letting it all hang out. 624 00:33:23,218 --> 00:33:25,804 Vic, like you said, everybody's jockeying for position. 625 00:33:25,839 --> 00:33:27,857 Who's gonna get the victory right here? 626 00:33:27,907 --> 00:33:29,391 Somebody's moving up tonight. 627 00:33:29,876 --> 00:33:32,379 [Vic] Still to think as Heights… 628 00:33:34,430 --> 00:33:35,598 swings away with Hank, 629 00:33:36,032 --> 00:33:37,951 the NXT Tag Team Champions 630 00:33:38,301 --> 00:33:40,587 -are getting a view of this matchup. -[Booker T] Oh yeah! 631 00:33:41,754 --> 00:33:43,490 [Vic] Looking at their potential challengers. 632 00:33:43,523 --> 00:33:46,192 -[Corey] Oh, my goodness. -[Vic] Oh, Big Boot. 633 00:33:46,993 --> 00:33:48,528 [Corey] Briggs, I think, made the tag. 634 00:33:48,594 --> 00:33:50,480 [Vic] Certainly did. Briggs is legal. 635 00:33:50,562 --> 00:33:51,930 Heights didn't realize it. 636 00:33:52,014 --> 00:33:53,783 Briggs just tagged Hank. 637 00:33:53,832 --> 00:33:54,833 [Booker T] Whoa! 638 00:33:54,868 --> 00:33:56,553 [Vic] Now he just tagged Heights. 639 00:33:57,320 --> 00:34:00,622 Answering back with a pump kick and clothesline. 640 00:34:01,024 --> 00:34:03,092 Hank's down, Heights is rocked. 641 00:34:03,176 --> 00:34:05,628 Briggs is standing, Briggs is charging. 642 00:34:05,928 --> 00:34:06,879 Big Boot. 643 00:34:08,098 --> 00:34:09,248 What a match! 644 00:34:09,482 --> 00:34:11,583 What a night it's been, the final NXT 645 00:34:11,668 --> 00:34:14,203 before Saturday's Vengeance Day. 646 00:34:14,237 --> 00:34:16,456 [Corey] The man of mayhem… 647 00:34:16,489 --> 00:34:18,123 [commentators exclaim] 648 00:34:18,708 --> 00:34:21,176 [Vic] Cover, count and… Oh! 649 00:34:21,226 --> 00:34:22,295 Think about that, 650 00:34:23,196 --> 00:34:25,831 Hank tried to counter as Tank flying through the air. 651 00:34:26,065 --> 00:34:29,585 Hank tried to counter with what looked like a hurricanrana, 652 00:34:29,618 --> 00:34:32,989 but the counter was countered, but somehow he's on his feet. 653 00:34:33,072 --> 00:34:35,290 [Corey] This is nuts and if Hank were any brighter, 654 00:34:35,324 --> 00:34:37,476 I suggest he think twice, but to hell with it. 655 00:34:37,560 --> 00:34:38,694 [Vic] Let it fly, man. 656 00:34:38,777 --> 00:34:39,946 [Booker T] Here we go. 657 00:34:40,029 --> 00:34:41,130 Here we go. 658 00:34:43,500 --> 00:34:45,534 [Corey] Everybody's down. 659 00:34:45,969 --> 00:34:47,453 [Vic] And remember who's legal. 660 00:34:47,871 --> 00:34:48,922 It's Briggs. 661 00:34:49,005 --> 00:34:49,938 It's Hank. 662 00:34:50,005 --> 00:34:51,540 Both men back into the ring. 663 00:34:53,842 --> 00:34:54,743 Wow! 664 00:34:55,245 --> 00:34:57,464 -[Booker T] Here we go. This is it. -[Vic] This could be it. 665 00:34:57,547 --> 00:34:59,632 [Booker T] This is it. The biggest win of their career. 666 00:34:59,665 --> 00:35:02,335 [Vic] Oh! Near fall, 667 00:35:02,602 --> 00:35:05,005 as this Triple Threat Match continues. 668 00:35:05,087 --> 00:35:09,109 [Corey] Who knows that Josh Briggs, for having the will to continue. 669 00:35:09,192 --> 00:35:11,528 Let's take another look at Hank throwing caution 670 00:35:11,611 --> 00:35:13,462 and himself to the win, 671 00:35:14,197 --> 00:35:16,332 but could not finish the task. 672 00:35:18,985 --> 00:35:21,087 Hats off to all three of these teams. 673 00:35:21,171 --> 00:35:23,740 This has been wild from the very get-go. 674 00:35:23,772 --> 00:35:25,275 [crowd chants "This is awesome"] 675 00:35:25,308 --> 00:35:27,444 [Booker T] What a moment this would be for Hank and Tank 676 00:35:27,477 --> 00:35:28,895 if they could pull it off, guys. 677 00:35:31,631 --> 00:35:35,668 [Corey] NXT Universe has been in a fever pitch since the beginning. 678 00:35:35,935 --> 00:35:39,339 But where in the heck is Briggs going? 679 00:35:39,372 --> 00:35:40,406 [Vic] Oh, no. 680 00:35:40,906 --> 00:35:43,009 [Corey] To the winner's circle, if you ask him. 681 00:35:43,043 --> 00:35:45,795 [Vic] Hank for the second time, able to counter that chokeslam 682 00:35:45,828 --> 00:35:47,981 and it looks like he's going to fly once more. 683 00:35:48,064 --> 00:35:50,517 Nobody home, tag was made, Inamura's legal. 684 00:35:50,633 --> 00:35:51,817 [Corey] Boom! 685 00:35:53,219 --> 00:35:57,339 Forty-five seventy… Inamura! 686 00:35:57,674 --> 00:35:58,625 [Vic] Big splash. 687 00:35:59,509 --> 00:36:03,395 And Briggs and Inamura did what they set out to do tonight. 688 00:36:04,830 --> 00:36:06,415 [ring announcer] Here are your winners. 689 00:36:06,499 --> 00:36:09,019 The team of Josh Briggs 690 00:36:09,069 --> 00:36:14,808 and Yoshiki Inamura 691 00:36:15,158 --> 00:36:17,594 [Vic] You love a good tag-team match, Booker. 692 00:36:17,627 --> 00:36:20,363 [Booker T] What a match, man. What a match. All that [indistinct] 693 00:36:21,080 --> 00:36:23,917 [Corey] What an incredible effort by all three teams-- 694 00:36:23,967 --> 00:36:25,485 [Frazer] All right, all right. 695 00:36:25,518 --> 00:36:28,421 Hey. [chuckles] Hey, that's what I'm talking about, lads. 696 00:36:28,505 --> 00:36:29,806 Congrats on the win. 697 00:36:29,955 --> 00:36:34,210 [Axiom] Yeah, well, Briggs, you're one of the most underrated guys here in NXT. 698 00:36:34,259 --> 00:36:35,729 I mean that. 699 00:36:35,845 --> 00:36:38,948 Inamura, we can see what all the hype was about. 700 00:36:39,065 --> 00:36:40,600 All the noise you created in Japan. 701 00:36:40,683 --> 00:36:46,072 But after tonight, I think you two deserve a chance at these titles. 702 00:36:46,573 --> 00:36:48,540 Yeah, well, you wanted it. 703 00:36:49,759 --> 00:36:51,461 The problem now is that you've got it. 704 00:36:51,944 --> 00:36:53,096 So with that being said, 705 00:36:54,014 --> 00:36:56,766 we will see you at Vengeance Day and more. 706 00:36:57,083 --> 00:36:58,151 [crowd cheering] 707 00:36:58,451 --> 00:36:59,903 [crosstalk] 708 00:37:00,203 --> 00:37:04,958 [Vic] More gold on the line, Saturday at Vengeance Day. 709 00:37:06,676 --> 00:37:08,294 [Corey] Well, Axiom better pack a lunch 710 00:37:08,377 --> 00:37:10,814 'cause Briggs and Inamura are looking for a fight. 711 00:37:12,565 --> 00:37:14,267 Well, when it comes to championships, 712 00:37:14,351 --> 00:37:16,636 there is some championship on the line in a moment. 713 00:37:16,720 --> 00:37:20,272 JDC crossed the line last week, 714 00:37:20,306 --> 00:37:23,560 issued the challenge which was accepted. 715 00:37:24,176 --> 00:37:27,464 Lexis King is going to put his Heritage Cup Championship 716 00:37:27,497 --> 00:37:30,266 on the line under his rules, next. 717 00:37:33,987 --> 00:37:35,305 …big night for the don. 718 00:37:35,455 --> 00:37:37,089 -Yeah, he always steps up. -He does. 719 00:37:37,123 --> 00:37:38,625 Yeah, speaking of stepping up… 720 00:37:38,658 --> 00:37:40,877 See, look, we've been on the different pages 721 00:37:40,910 --> 00:37:42,612 these last few weeks, and I'm sorry. 722 00:37:43,813 --> 00:37:45,647 I guess I've just been in my head a little bit. 723 00:37:45,732 --> 00:37:48,817 Thinking about taking care of business on my own, like you said, you know, 724 00:37:48,852 --> 00:37:50,603 I know you don't wanna do it without the family. 725 00:37:50,636 --> 00:37:53,455 -You want us out there to help-- -Whoa, whoa, whoa, relax, relax. 726 00:37:53,589 --> 00:37:54,457 You're good. 727 00:37:54,808 --> 00:37:56,176 Listen, I meant what I said though. 728 00:37:56,543 --> 00:37:57,676 It's a cage match. 729 00:37:58,194 --> 00:37:59,529 I'm gonna have to do it alone. 730 00:38:00,046 --> 00:38:03,717 But look, Luca knew, Rizzo knows, 731 00:38:04,167 --> 00:38:06,202 -even Izzi Dame know. -I know. 732 00:38:06,819 --> 00:38:07,654 You're good. 733 00:38:08,121 --> 00:38:10,123 Look, what do we always say? 734 00:38:11,641 --> 00:38:14,027 "Forget about it," right? All right. 735 00:38:14,077 --> 00:38:15,645 Yeah. I'm gonna forget about it. All right. 736 00:38:15,679 --> 00:38:17,897 -We'll be all right. -Go take care of it. 737 00:38:19,165 --> 00:38:20,083 [chuckles] 738 00:38:21,984 --> 00:38:26,272 [Vic] Steel Cage Championship main event still to come. 739 00:38:26,322 --> 00:38:27,790 [The System Theme Song playing] 740 00:38:40,754 --> 00:38:44,140 [Vic] Well, Graves, here is someone that you are very familiar with. 741 00:38:44,223 --> 00:38:47,644 [Corey] And I am very ready to get weird. 742 00:38:47,727 --> 00:38:51,297 JDC representing The System 743 00:38:51,865 --> 00:38:53,750 from TNA Wrestling. 744 00:38:53,917 --> 00:38:56,870 [crowd chants "JDC"] 745 00:39:17,123 --> 00:39:17,991 ["King" playing] 746 00:39:18,024 --> 00:39:19,625 My way, my life 747 00:39:34,007 --> 00:39:37,644 [Vic] Well, the theme really spells it out. 748 00:39:38,395 --> 00:39:40,880 "My way, my life." 749 00:39:41,247 --> 00:39:44,183 And as we learned last week here on NXT, 750 00:39:45,067 --> 00:39:47,087 It's no longer just the Heritage Cup. 751 00:39:47,170 --> 00:39:50,607 It's now the Heritage Cup Championship. 752 00:39:51,074 --> 00:39:53,526 That Lexis King is turning around, 753 00:39:53,560 --> 00:39:57,147 letting members of the NXT Universe kiss. 754 00:39:57,180 --> 00:40:02,085 And that Heritage Cup will now be defended under his rules. 755 00:40:02,719 --> 00:40:04,437 Gone are the rounds. 756 00:40:05,005 --> 00:40:07,906 There's no rounds, one fall to a finish, sudden death 757 00:40:08,091 --> 00:40:10,944 if you will, winner takes the cup. 758 00:40:12,062 --> 00:40:14,431 [Corey] I think this is a great decision by Lexis King. 759 00:40:14,513 --> 00:40:16,516 I think it legitimizes the championship 760 00:40:16,598 --> 00:40:18,718 that he so proudly holds, and I think we are 761 00:40:18,801 --> 00:40:20,937 about to get another taste of greatness. 762 00:40:21,020 --> 00:40:22,538 Let's go up to Mike Rome. 763 00:40:22,572 --> 00:40:24,107 [Mike] The following contest, 764 00:40:24,190 --> 00:40:31,080 scheduled for one fall, is for the NXT Heritage Cup Championship! 765 00:40:35,402 --> 00:40:37,953 Introducing the Challenger 766 00:40:38,038 --> 00:40:43,576 from Boston, Massachusetts, weighing in at 230 pounds, 767 00:40:43,759 --> 00:40:48,163 representing the system of TNA, 768 00:40:49,649 --> 00:40:53,103 JDC. 769 00:40:57,574 --> 00:41:00,944 And his opponent from Cincinnati, Ohio, 770 00:41:01,027 --> 00:41:05,031 weighing in at 225 pounds, 771 00:41:05,315 --> 00:41:09,219 he is the NXT Heritage Cup 772 00:41:09,301 --> 00:41:14,641 champion, Lexis King! 773 00:41:15,674 --> 00:41:17,394 [Vic] Corey kind of hit it on the head, Booker. 774 00:41:17,477 --> 00:41:22,115 But I'd love to get your thoughts on the new Heritage Cup rules 775 00:41:22,198 --> 00:41:23,883 that go into effect here tonight. 776 00:41:23,967 --> 00:41:28,821 [Booker T] I'm a one fall to a finish type of guy, you know, that's my wheelhouse. 777 00:41:28,904 --> 00:41:31,591 I'm not one of these marathon type of guys. 778 00:41:31,624 --> 00:41:33,109 -[bell dinging] -So I like the new rules. 779 00:41:33,192 --> 00:41:35,645 [Vic] I wonder what the purists think of the Heritage Cup rules. 780 00:41:35,679 --> 00:41:37,614 Former champions like Dar, Tyler Bate, 781 00:41:37,647 --> 00:41:40,417 Nathan Frazer, Charlie Dempsey, who we saw earlier. 782 00:41:40,500 --> 00:41:42,786 So rich in history, carrying on the tradition, 783 00:41:42,868 --> 00:41:46,138 of European wrestling as these two have a little bit of a stalemate. 784 00:41:46,221 --> 00:41:48,124 [Corey] All those names are former champions, 785 00:41:48,208 --> 00:41:50,477 so they're probably thinking they should have done better. 786 00:41:50,509 --> 00:41:52,796 Maybe they should have put their own rules into effect. 787 00:41:52,879 --> 00:41:55,749 [Vic] I see what you're saying now, Graves as King right now in control, 788 00:41:56,499 --> 00:41:58,334 trying to out wrestle JDC-- 789 00:41:58,368 --> 00:42:01,471 [Booker T] Beautiful work there by the star of our television. 790 00:42:01,504 --> 00:42:04,924 -[Corey] Don't. It's too early-- -[Booker T] That's that man! Come on! 791 00:42:04,958 --> 00:42:07,259 [Corey] I wonder who will be holding the cup the next time, 792 00:42:07,292 --> 00:42:09,979 NXT is on the road, NXT of course, live in Cincinnati. 793 00:42:10,046 --> 00:42:11,548 Two weeks from tonight. 794 00:42:15,352 --> 00:42:17,687 [Vic] Which is Lexis King's own little backyard. 795 00:42:17,770 --> 00:42:21,841 But JDC in the ring, he really took a waltz down memory lane last week. 796 00:42:21,924 --> 00:42:25,761 Former NXT Tag Team Champion, victory at Wrestlemania, he's found a new purpose 797 00:42:25,845 --> 00:42:27,413 in TNA with The System. 798 00:42:27,497 --> 00:42:31,017 [Corey] JDC is arguably the most focused and serious he has ever been in 799 00:42:31,100 --> 00:42:34,721 his 25-year career, originally trained by the 800 00:42:34,804 --> 00:42:39,109 legendary killer Kowalski, JDC has forgotten as much 801 00:42:39,192 --> 00:42:40,777 about this business as most people know. 802 00:42:40,859 --> 00:42:44,163 [Vic] Has not competed in an NXT ring since 2021, 803 00:42:44,196 --> 00:42:46,266 and Graves, we could actually see some history tonight. 804 00:42:46,348 --> 00:42:47,634 A TNA wrestler 805 00:42:47,717 --> 00:42:50,403 winning a WWE NXT Championship. 806 00:42:50,487 --> 00:42:51,755 It only takes three seconds. 807 00:42:51,788 --> 00:42:53,857 [Corey] Think about the repercussions of that. 808 00:42:53,890 --> 00:42:55,924 Vic, look, back slide here by JDC 809 00:42:55,959 --> 00:42:57,993 [Vic] Shoulders down, rolled right through goes King. 810 00:42:58,328 --> 00:43:01,964 Not only in NXT, but for TNA and the entire wrestling industry. 811 00:43:01,998 --> 00:43:02,932 That's unheard of. 812 00:43:02,966 --> 00:43:05,268 [Corey] That certainly would throw a wrench in the system. 813 00:43:05,352 --> 00:43:08,337 But right now, Lexis King, there's no corner man. 814 00:43:08,421 --> 00:43:09,288 There's no rounds. 815 00:43:09,372 --> 00:43:11,725 -You get away with all that-- -[Booker T] He's checking himself. 816 00:43:11,758 --> 00:43:12,676 He's checking himself. 817 00:43:12,759 --> 00:43:15,228 [Vic] He better check himself, JDC from behind, 818 00:43:15,261 --> 00:43:16,863 looking to take the cup and a kick out. 819 00:43:16,895 --> 00:43:21,718 [Corey] Old habits die hard and King sent spilling into the outside of the ring. 820 00:43:21,801 --> 00:43:23,670 [Vic] Almost got his beard paint knocked off. 821 00:43:23,737 --> 00:43:25,488 JDC! Up and over. 822 00:43:25,571 --> 00:43:26,556 That's not natural. 823 00:43:26,638 --> 00:43:27,874 [Corey] Absolutely not. 824 00:43:27,957 --> 00:43:30,493 [Booker T] You guys seem to be sleeping on Lexis King 825 00:43:30,527 --> 00:43:31,845 and what he's done lately. 826 00:43:31,944 --> 00:43:33,129 Come on, damn it! 827 00:43:33,163 --> 00:43:37,884 [Vic] Who's walking out with the Heritage Cup Championship here on NXT? 828 00:43:42,638 --> 00:43:47,060 Heritage Cup championship on the line under Lexis King rules. Sudden death. 829 00:43:47,143 --> 00:43:51,781 One fall to a finish, out of the rounds, out is the time, out is the break 830 00:43:51,865 --> 00:43:54,634 and the King crowning himself in the center of the ring. 831 00:43:55,234 --> 00:43:58,471 And I will say I do agree with Lexis King on one thing, Book. 832 00:43:58,504 --> 00:44:01,174 The cup hasn't been treated in the way it should be. 833 00:44:01,257 --> 00:44:03,209 Presented as such, so prestigious. 834 00:44:03,243 --> 00:44:05,828 [Booker T] I disagree with that. I mean, if you go back to Noam Dar, 835 00:44:05,912 --> 00:44:08,415 he's the guy who made this cup what it is, 836 00:44:08,498 --> 00:44:11,518 four-time Heritage Cup winner, a guy that's done it all. 837 00:44:11,600 --> 00:44:13,703 He brought the cup here, Vic, come on. 838 00:44:13,787 --> 00:44:16,538 [Vic] Right now you're adding one reign there and he did not necessarily 839 00:44:16,623 --> 00:44:18,758 bring the cup here, but we'll talk about that later. 840 00:44:18,792 --> 00:44:21,011 Chopped by JDC in control of Lexis King, now. 841 00:44:21,044 --> 00:44:22,996 -[Booker T] Beautiful work. -[Corey] Come on, Vic. 842 00:44:23,078 --> 00:44:25,031 Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story. 843 00:44:25,065 --> 00:44:27,384 -[Booker T] Exactly. -[Corey] Rolling right through! 844 00:44:27,417 --> 00:44:30,804 Lance Storm-esque single leg crab applied middle of the ring. 845 00:44:30,886 --> 00:44:32,105 JDC is in trouble. 846 00:44:32,188 --> 00:44:33,873 [Vic] Is JDC going to tap out? 847 00:44:33,957 --> 00:44:35,525 Again, it's one fall to a finish. 848 00:44:35,607 --> 00:44:41,247 The referee is in great position right now, taking a look at JDC from TNA. 849 00:44:41,781 --> 00:44:43,799 And he really would throw a a wrench in the system, 850 00:44:43,883 --> 00:44:45,969 if he was able to become victorious tonight 851 00:44:46,051 --> 00:44:51,607 and become the first TNA wrestler to hold a WWE NXT championship as King 852 00:44:51,691 --> 00:44:53,609 trying to kick JDC back into position. 853 00:44:53,643 --> 00:44:56,129 [Corey] Why would he want to throw a wrench in his own system, Vic. 854 00:44:56,162 --> 00:44:57,814 [Vic] He was throwing a wrench in the system. 855 00:44:57,897 --> 00:44:59,683 -Meaning a TNA wrestler-- -[Corey] Our system? 856 00:44:59,716 --> 00:45:01,283 Yes, that's how I was trying to do a play-- 857 00:45:01,317 --> 00:45:02,317 [Booker T] Guys, guys. 858 00:45:02,352 --> 00:45:04,654 [Corey] What Book, are you trying to be the voice of reason? 859 00:45:04,688 --> 00:45:07,723 [Booker T] What I'm saying is JDC right now is in dire straits. 860 00:45:07,807 --> 00:45:08,857 Let's talk about that. 861 00:45:08,942 --> 00:45:11,895 Let's talk about the work that Lexis King is doing right now. 862 00:45:12,028 --> 00:45:17,317 I'm talking about overtime right now, on the job training for JDC and-- 863 00:45:17,350 --> 00:45:20,653 [Vic] Booker, you don't think it was sad to hear the things King 864 00:45:20,737 --> 00:45:22,705 was saying about those that helped him? 865 00:45:23,123 --> 00:45:26,459 That he turned his back on everyone that started to believe in him. 866 00:45:26,542 --> 00:45:28,944 The universe, the locker room, friends, family. 867 00:45:29,029 --> 00:45:30,980 [Booker T] Vic, how many times have the friends, 868 00:45:31,064 --> 00:45:33,866 family and locker room taking you to a championship? 869 00:45:34,350 --> 00:45:35,884 You gotta do that on your own. 870 00:45:35,969 --> 00:45:37,220 Lexis King knows that. 871 00:45:37,287 --> 00:45:39,172 [Vic] Tide turner for JDC. 872 00:45:39,205 --> 00:45:41,491 [Corey] He might want some moral support in this moment 873 00:45:41,574 --> 00:45:44,961 because JDC just rocked Lexis King. 874 00:45:44,993 --> 00:45:46,746 [Vic] What good are friends if you can't 875 00:45:46,779 --> 00:45:48,531 use their backs to further your own career? 876 00:45:48,565 --> 00:45:50,116 [Booker T] Exactly, exactly, Vic. 877 00:45:50,316 --> 00:45:52,085 [Vic] You said, turn your back on the friends. 878 00:45:52,167 --> 00:45:53,803 You don't need friends. That's what you said. 879 00:45:53,837 --> 00:45:55,772 Alexis King should do. You're not agreeing with-- 880 00:45:56,856 --> 00:45:58,725 [Booker T] Use them like Corey said. 881 00:46:01,077 --> 00:46:02,746 [Vic] Corey, can you help me here with him? 882 00:46:02,828 --> 00:46:03,730 [Booker T] No! 883 00:46:03,763 --> 00:46:09,019 [Corey laughing] JDC Russian leg sweep, again, it's one fall to a finish. 884 00:46:09,102 --> 00:46:10,854 [Vic] I need to call in Chet Lemon for that job. 885 00:46:10,920 --> 00:46:13,056 [Corey] Definitely so, Black Snow shows up, 886 00:46:13,138 --> 00:46:14,107 we're in a lot of trouble. 887 00:46:14,190 --> 00:46:18,243 As JDC front face lock. Looking for the suplex. 888 00:46:18,627 --> 00:46:20,230 -[Vic] Falcon Arrow! -[Corey] Is it enough? 889 00:46:20,312 --> 00:46:21,263 [Vic] Cover! 890 00:46:21,348 --> 00:46:24,917 [Corey] Ooh! Who will be the Heritage Cup champion 891 00:46:25,000 --> 00:46:27,237 when we make our way to Cincinnati 892 00:46:27,319 --> 00:46:28,605 two weeks from tonight? 893 00:46:30,323 --> 00:46:33,292 JDC looking to fly! 894 00:46:33,910 --> 00:46:38,048 [Corey] Taking it high risk! JDC going for broke. 895 00:46:39,182 --> 00:46:41,167 [Vic] And there is the Cup Championship. 896 00:46:41,250 --> 00:46:42,786 Hanging in the balance. 897 00:46:43,569 --> 00:46:44,988 Typically, we would have rounds, 898 00:46:45,071 --> 00:46:48,091 we would may be in the fifth or sixth round. 899 00:46:48,174 --> 00:46:50,143 [Corey] We know JDC loves to hit this! 900 00:46:50,210 --> 00:46:52,511 That's gonna do it. We're gonna have a new champion. 901 00:46:53,196 --> 00:46:55,632 Has been, no! I thought it was made. 902 00:46:55,714 --> 00:46:57,267 That was close! and absolutely beautiful. 903 00:46:57,299 --> 00:46:59,586 [Booker T] Kid got on instinct right there, Vic. 904 00:46:59,618 --> 00:47:03,256 [Vic] An absolutely beautiful leg drop. 905 00:47:03,288 --> 00:47:06,192 For the top rope, right on the money. 906 00:47:07,210 --> 00:47:08,962 That was beautiful, Bobby-esque. 907 00:47:09,045 --> 00:47:13,049 You got to think right now, JDC is looking for a second. 908 00:47:13,133 --> 00:47:15,250 If he can hit a second leg drop. 909 00:47:15,335 --> 00:47:16,819 This for sure is over. 910 00:47:17,386 --> 00:47:21,473 [Corey] But JDC sees King stirring, great wherewithal 911 00:47:21,558 --> 00:47:24,560 by Lexis King. King turning the game around. 912 00:47:24,644 --> 00:47:27,297 And here we go, Booker, take it home. 913 00:47:27,379 --> 00:47:28,714 [Booker T] Rock-a-bye… 914 00:47:28,798 --> 00:47:29,982 Rock-a-bye… 915 00:47:30,517 --> 00:47:33,737 -Rock-a-bye, baby. -[Corey] King with a coronation. 916 00:47:33,819 --> 00:47:37,107 With a little extra oomph into the cover, 917 00:47:37,624 --> 00:47:41,861 and King continues to control the cup. 918 00:47:43,196 --> 00:47:48,768 [Mike] Here is your winner and still the NXT 919 00:47:48,852 --> 00:47:54,024 Heritage Cup champion Lexis King! 920 00:47:54,057 --> 00:47:55,558 [Vic] Kudos to JDC 921 00:47:55,642 --> 00:47:57,944 for bringing his A-game tonight. 922 00:47:59,395 --> 00:48:03,450 Here we see him throwing everything and then some at Lexus King. 923 00:48:03,482 --> 00:48:04,901 But ultimately, 924 00:48:04,933 --> 00:48:09,788 the Heritage Cup Champion, Lexis King with The Coronation. 925 00:48:10,640 --> 00:48:13,243 -Thanks for coming, JDC. -[crowd] One, two, three! 926 00:48:13,276 --> 00:48:15,428 -[Corey] And, still… -[bell dings] 927 00:48:15,995 --> 00:48:20,750 [Vic] Well, for Lexis King, when it comes to the Heritage Cup Championship, 928 00:48:20,783 --> 00:48:23,353 it's his way, it's his rules. 929 00:48:25,471 --> 00:48:27,339 You're doing your job and doing me a favor. 930 00:48:27,374 --> 00:48:28,241 -I got my hands-- -Ava! 931 00:48:28,274 --> 00:48:29,125 -What? -You kidding me? 932 00:48:29,158 --> 00:48:32,095 You just cut my chances of becoming an NXT Women's Champion again. 933 00:48:32,127 --> 00:48:33,712 A Fatal-4 Way? Seriously? 934 00:48:33,747 --> 00:48:36,116 Maybe you should've thought of that before you went out there. 935 00:48:36,149 --> 00:48:38,451 Yeah, maybe you should've thought about-- Is that all she does? 936 00:48:38,484 --> 00:48:39,935 -Complain-- -You have no idea. 937 00:48:40,987 --> 00:48:44,457 Look, regardless, I'm gonna go to Vengeance Day 938 00:48:44,491 --> 00:48:47,926 and become a record breaking three-time NXT Women's Champion. 939 00:48:47,961 --> 00:48:49,362 Okay, good luck with that. 940 00:48:50,080 --> 00:48:52,982 And I really like this. This is the best you ever looked, you ugly idiot! 941 00:48:53,016 --> 00:48:54,401 -[stifles laugh] -[crowd exclaims] 942 00:48:54,433 --> 00:48:55,734 Uh, I'm sorry. 943 00:48:55,769 --> 00:48:56,920 What was that? 944 00:48:56,953 --> 00:48:59,823 Uh, nothing. I was just saying that there's gonna be 945 00:48:59,856 --> 00:49:01,207 a new champion on Saturday. 946 00:49:01,241 --> 00:49:03,326 Yeah, you're right. And it's gonna be me. 947 00:49:03,359 --> 00:49:06,696 I mean, you said it yourself. It's finally my turn to win a championship. 948 00:49:06,730 --> 00:49:08,832 And I'll make sure you're right there to see it. 949 00:49:11,801 --> 00:49:13,118 Yeah, right. 950 00:49:13,153 --> 00:49:14,386 Over my dead body. 951 00:49:16,356 --> 00:49:17,507 ["The Lyoness" playing] 952 00:49:17,540 --> 00:49:19,491 [Vic] Well, I cannot wait for Saturday. 953 00:49:24,830 --> 00:49:25,832 [bell dings] 954 00:49:26,266 --> 00:49:30,120 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 955 00:49:30,670 --> 00:49:34,723 Introducing first, from Los Angeles, California, 956 00:49:34,758 --> 00:49:38,778 Nikkita Lyons! 957 00:49:38,812 --> 00:49:42,132 [Corey] I don't know if you can hear it, but Booker is purring. 958 00:49:42,165 --> 00:49:46,403 -Nikkita Lyons in action, live, next. -[Booker T growls] 959 00:49:52,091 --> 00:49:54,411 -But there's also strength in numbers. -True. 960 00:49:54,444 --> 00:49:56,745 I mean, honestly, I don't think Stephanie has any friends. 961 00:49:56,779 --> 00:49:59,632 I mean, maybe Giulia, but she'll have her hands full on Saturday. 962 00:49:59,683 --> 00:50:02,335 -I thought I'd find you guys here. -[all groan] 963 00:50:02,368 --> 00:50:05,455 If you keep that on Saturday, I want another title shot. 964 00:50:05,488 --> 00:50:09,025 That's cute and all, Kelani. But you already had your rematch, remember? 965 00:50:09,058 --> 00:50:12,011 Well, Fallon, you haven't faced this version of Kelani Jordan. 966 00:50:12,045 --> 00:50:14,263 Shouldn't you be more worried about Jaida Parker? 967 00:50:14,297 --> 00:50:16,499 -No, I shouldn't-- -Jaida Parker. I know that's right, baby. 968 00:50:16,533 --> 00:50:20,086 Appreciate you. And that's facts, because Kelani stays thinking about me 969 00:50:20,120 --> 00:50:21,604 24/7. 970 00:50:21,638 --> 00:50:24,089 -I don't think about you at all. -Don't bother yourself, baby. 971 00:50:24,124 --> 00:50:26,209 It's okay. But unfortunately for Miss Thing, 972 00:50:26,241 --> 00:50:28,862 I ain't got time to be worried about you or focus on you. 973 00:50:28,895 --> 00:50:31,865 -But what I am focused on is that title. -Mm-hmm. 974 00:50:31,897 --> 00:50:33,183 So best believe I got next. 975 00:50:33,216 --> 00:50:34,768 -No, it's me. -[scoffs] Pause. 976 00:50:34,801 --> 00:50:36,353 -Ew. Where you coming from? -Rewind. 977 00:50:36,386 --> 00:50:39,489 -That way? -My girl beat you and you. 978 00:50:39,522 --> 00:50:42,709 So, the only one who deserves a title shot is the Gold-Blooded Queen, Karmen. 979 00:50:42,741 --> 00:50:44,661 You know what? I don't have time for this crap. 980 00:50:44,694 --> 00:50:47,430 -How about you guys figure it out? -Oh, we gonna figure it out. 981 00:50:47,464 --> 00:50:48,948 [indistinct arguing] 982 00:50:48,982 --> 00:50:50,783 ["Tortured Minds" playing] 983 00:51:16,725 --> 00:51:20,763 [announcer] And her opponent, accompanied by Sol Ruca, 984 00:51:20,797 --> 00:51:22,799 from Adelaide, South Australia, 985 00:51:23,299 --> 00:51:27,120 Zaria! 986 00:51:27,153 --> 00:51:29,673 [Vic] We heard the chatter earlier from the locker room. 987 00:51:29,705 --> 00:51:32,008 Graves, do you believe, honestly, 988 00:51:32,392 --> 00:51:35,627 is Sol Ruca holding Zaria back? 989 00:51:35,662 --> 00:51:36,879 [Corey] Absolutely not. 990 00:51:36,913 --> 00:51:39,616 I think the sky truly is the limit for Sol Ruca. 991 00:51:39,649 --> 00:51:41,850 I think it's going to take some time, like any duo, 992 00:51:41,884 --> 00:51:45,739 to get on the exact same page to develop true team chemistry. 993 00:51:45,772 --> 00:51:47,723 Sure, they're from two totally different worlds. 994 00:51:47,757 --> 00:51:49,676 Sol Ruca spends all her time on the beach, 995 00:51:49,709 --> 00:51:52,328 Zaria came from somewhere beyond Thunderdome. 996 00:51:52,362 --> 00:51:54,547 We've never seen destruction like she's brought. 997 00:51:54,596 --> 00:51:57,317 But in time, I think this duo will figure it out. 998 00:51:57,350 --> 00:51:59,685 Well, Booker, it's really hard to stand out 999 00:52:00,270 --> 00:52:01,937 in such a crowded women's division, 1000 00:52:01,971 --> 00:52:04,691 and that is what Zaria and Sol Ruca are really trying to do. 1001 00:52:04,723 --> 00:52:08,278 [Booker T] I'm gonna tell it like it is. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it or anything. 1002 00:52:08,310 --> 00:52:11,548 Zaria is the real deal, she's a powerhouse, 1003 00:52:11,580 --> 00:52:15,852 and I don't agree with this tag team thing. It's spoils the friendship thing. 1004 00:52:15,884 --> 00:52:17,270 -You know me, Vic. -[Vic] I do. 1005 00:52:17,303 --> 00:52:21,156 And, certainly, friendships will be tested because now it is a Fatal 4-Way 1006 00:52:21,191 --> 00:52:24,844 for the NXT Women's Championship, Saturday at Vengeance Day. 1007 00:52:24,877 --> 00:52:29,031 Big news earlier tonight, Cora Jade, joining the field of that match-up. 1008 00:52:29,065 --> 00:52:33,687 Roxanne Perez, Giulia, and of course, from Monday Night Raw, Bayley. 1009 00:52:33,720 --> 00:52:35,955 And Zaria in control early on in this match-up. 1010 00:52:35,989 --> 00:52:37,774 And it was good to see Zaria, by the way, 1011 00:52:37,807 --> 00:52:41,161 so quickly come to her teammate's defense earlier. 1012 00:52:41,194 --> 00:52:44,147 -[Booker T] Vic, you going there again. -[Vic] Wow! I am. 1013 00:52:44,180 --> 00:52:46,116 But look at Nikkita Lyons right now. 1014 00:52:46,149 --> 00:52:47,701 [Booker T] Nikkita Lyons. 1015 00:52:47,734 --> 00:52:49,536 You're talking about Big Cat Kita. 1016 00:52:49,569 --> 00:52:51,020 -Here we go! -[yells] 1017 00:52:51,053 --> 00:52:53,556 [Vic] Well, Nikkita just got caught by Zaria. 1018 00:52:53,589 --> 00:52:56,209 [Booker T] Come on. Come on, Big Cat, come on. 1019 00:52:56,910 --> 00:53:00,212 [Vic] Zaria… showcasing that power. 1020 00:53:01,080 --> 00:53:03,566 Looking for a power-- Wow. 1021 00:53:03,600 --> 00:53:05,734 Very impressive agility from Lyons. 1022 00:53:05,769 --> 00:53:10,123 [Booker T] You can huff, you can puff, but you can't blow that house down, Vic. 1023 00:53:10,589 --> 00:53:12,692 -[Vic] German suplex connects. -[Booker T] Whoa! 1024 00:53:12,725 --> 00:53:15,612 -Oh, man, here we go. -[Corey] Zaria would beg to differ. 1025 00:53:17,330 --> 00:53:20,984 [Vic] Both women are down, pivotal point maybe, early on in this match-up. 1026 00:53:21,850 --> 00:53:24,937 Booker, I'm sure you can imagine Lyons at the beach like she said earlier. 1027 00:53:24,971 --> 00:53:26,673 [Booker T laughs] Let me tell you something. 1028 00:53:26,705 --> 00:53:29,792 Nikkita Lyons is back, and she's back with a purpose. 1029 00:53:29,826 --> 00:53:31,711 And what a match to do it. 1030 00:53:31,745 --> 00:53:34,096 What a match to go out there and get a big victory 1031 00:53:34,129 --> 00:53:35,065 -on Zaria. -[Vic] Oh! 1032 00:53:35,781 --> 00:53:40,153 Well, Zaria, I believe, starting to gain some footing with her teammate, Sol Ruca, 1033 00:53:40,185 --> 00:53:43,339 but she just lost her footing after that kick. 1034 00:53:43,390 --> 00:53:45,258 -[Booker T] Educated, V. -[Vic] Cover! 1035 00:53:45,290 --> 00:53:46,725 And a near-fall. 1036 00:53:47,877 --> 00:53:49,279 And now you see a… 1037 00:53:50,080 --> 00:53:51,865 also a sigh of relief from Sol Ruca. 1038 00:53:51,897 --> 00:53:54,134 Is now right on the back, looking for a submission. 1039 00:53:54,167 --> 00:53:57,470 We know the martial arts background of Nikkita Lyons, 1040 00:53:57,504 --> 00:54:00,790 trying to lock in a camel clutch, and is sitting in deep. 1041 00:54:01,707 --> 00:54:02,591 [Corey] Look at this. 1042 00:54:02,625 --> 00:54:04,877 -Executing the split. -[Booker T] Oh, baby! 1043 00:54:04,911 --> 00:54:07,480 -You see that? -[Corey] That is incredible pressure. 1044 00:54:10,299 --> 00:54:12,252 [Vic] Zaria trying, and finally 1045 00:54:13,219 --> 00:54:16,288 able to get back to a little bit of a vertical base. 1046 00:54:16,321 --> 00:54:18,457 [Booker T] Man, look at the strength. 1047 00:54:18,491 --> 00:54:21,176 [Vic] You know that both these women with championship dreams. 1048 00:54:21,211 --> 00:54:24,981 You know, Zaria, where she's come from to make it all the way here at NXT. 1049 00:54:25,015 --> 00:54:28,000 We found out on Raw that Rhea Ripley will defend the Women's World Tile 1050 00:54:28,033 --> 00:54:30,870 against IYO SKY at the Raw After Elimination Chamber. 1051 00:54:30,904 --> 00:54:34,473 But that might have been a knockout blow from Nikkita. 1052 00:54:34,507 --> 00:54:36,776 [Corey] I think it might have been, Vic, look out! 1053 00:54:36,810 --> 00:54:39,578 -[Vic] Lyons! A little bit too far out. -[Booker T] Nobody home. 1054 00:54:41,931 --> 00:54:44,466 [Vic] Zaria, now, big spear! 1055 00:54:44,951 --> 00:54:47,703 And she's looking for a big win before her and Sol Ruca 1056 00:54:47,736 --> 00:54:49,622 head out and face the Meta Girls. 1057 00:54:50,190 --> 00:54:52,808 What goes up comes crashing down. 1058 00:54:53,526 --> 00:54:54,861 [Booker T] You gotta kick out. 1059 00:54:54,894 --> 00:54:56,196 You gotta kick out, Nikkita. 1060 00:54:56,229 --> 00:54:58,048 -You gotta do it quick. -[crowd] One, two, three! 1061 00:54:58,080 --> 00:54:59,598 -[bell dings] -[Booker T] Man! 1062 00:54:59,632 --> 00:55:01,785 -["Tortured Minds" playing] -[Booker T] What the hell! 1063 00:55:01,817 --> 00:55:03,703 [announcer] Here's your winner, 1064 00:55:03,736 --> 00:55:06,873 Zaria! 1065 00:55:07,841 --> 00:55:10,577 [Vic] What a victory, what a showcase of power… 1066 00:55:11,127 --> 00:55:12,095 [Booker T] Man! 1067 00:55:13,046 --> 00:55:15,432 -[Vic] …from Zaria. -[Booker T] I didn't see that coming, Vic. 1068 00:55:15,464 --> 00:55:17,616 [Corey] There's the aforementioned power 1069 00:55:17,649 --> 00:55:20,970 driving Lyons face-first in the center of the ring. 1070 00:55:21,705 --> 00:55:25,591 Big win for Zaria, who continues to dominate, 1071 00:55:25,625 --> 00:55:29,045 and shift momentum on the side of herself and Sol Ruca. 1072 00:55:29,796 --> 00:55:31,798 ["Tortured Minds" continues] 1073 00:55:34,750 --> 00:55:37,170 I've been told Je'Von Evans is medically cleared 1074 00:55:37,203 --> 00:55:39,638 for our match this Saturday at Vengeance Day. 1075 00:55:40,607 --> 00:55:43,942 I can't say I'm surprised. You're pretty resilient. 1076 00:55:43,977 --> 00:55:45,812 But you lead with your heart… 1077 00:55:48,214 --> 00:55:49,582 and not your head. 1078 00:55:52,285 --> 00:55:54,770 You have a long career ahead of you. 1079 00:55:55,689 --> 00:56:01,027 Multiple championship title reigns, potential of being the face of NXT. 1080 00:56:02,678 --> 00:56:04,913 Maybe even all of WWE. 1081 00:56:06,549 --> 00:56:08,984 But you can't help yourself, can you, Je'Von? 1082 00:56:10,937 --> 00:56:16,558 You're willing to risk it all just to get your hands on me, kid. 1083 00:56:17,627 --> 00:56:20,029 You've got a million dollar smile. 1084 00:56:21,531 --> 00:56:22,632 And a ten cent brain. 1085 00:56:24,901 --> 00:56:26,419 What's about to happen to you? 1086 00:56:27,821 --> 00:56:28,837 It's not my fault. 1087 00:56:29,388 --> 00:56:30,740 [music playing] 1088 00:56:31,540 --> 00:56:34,711 You've got a giant bull's eye on your jaw. 1089 00:56:34,978 --> 00:56:37,681 And this time I'm not gonna break it. 1090 00:56:39,165 --> 00:56:40,417 Je'Von I'm gonna shatter it. 1091 00:56:40,734 --> 00:56:42,317 You thought Low mass was back, 1092 00:56:42,669 --> 00:56:43,752 this Saturday, 1093 00:56:44,404 --> 00:56:46,890 will be 10 times worse and worse. 1094 00:56:47,691 --> 00:56:49,826 Je'Von, you're looking for vengeance? 1095 00:56:51,027 --> 00:56:54,681 After Saturday, the only thing you'll be looking for is a new career. 1096 00:56:55,732 --> 00:56:58,618 Because I plan to end yours. 1097 00:56:59,219 --> 00:57:00,470 [music playing] 1098 00:57:08,461 --> 00:57:09,546 [crowd chanting] 1099 00:57:10,513 --> 00:57:14,100 [Sarah] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, 1100 00:57:14,451 --> 00:57:15,935 Trick Williams 1101 00:57:18,837 --> 00:57:19,756 Trick. 1102 00:57:21,841 --> 00:57:24,411 Eddie challenged you to a strap match 1103 00:57:24,560 --> 00:57:26,245 at Vengeance day, Ava said. 1104 00:57:26,663 --> 00:57:27,529 It's your call. 1105 00:57:28,048 --> 00:57:29,899 So what's your response? 1106 00:57:31,067 --> 00:57:31,901 Eddie Thorne, 1107 00:57:32,484 --> 00:57:34,421 you want this strap match that Vengeance day? 1108 00:57:36,038 --> 00:57:36,955 You got it. 1109 00:57:38,058 --> 00:57:39,776 You cost me my NHC title. 1110 00:57:40,093 --> 00:57:42,245 You're out here running your mouth, and that's cool. 1111 00:57:42,328 --> 00:57:43,696 That's what we're gonna do about it. 1112 00:57:44,230 --> 00:57:46,366 You and me. We're gonna have this draft match. 1113 00:57:47,183 --> 00:57:49,953 You have to look me. Eye to eye, face to face, man to man. 1114 00:57:51,705 --> 00:57:53,239 And then I'm gonna whoop that ass. 1115 00:57:53,740 --> 00:57:54,790 [crowd cheering] 1116 00:57:55,991 --> 00:57:58,578 Well, you heard it. It is official this Saturday 1117 00:57:58,661 --> 00:58:00,413 at Vengeance Day, Eddie Thorpe 1118 00:58:00,696 --> 00:58:01,830 and Trick Williams 1119 00:58:02,248 --> 00:58:03,350 in a strap match. 1120 00:58:04,183 --> 00:58:06,118 [Corey] Well, that's gonna happen at Vengeance day. 1121 00:58:06,202 --> 00:58:08,038 The news keeps dropping here tonight, 1122 00:58:08,120 --> 00:58:11,658 but you never know what to believe with the challengers. 1123 00:58:11,841 --> 00:58:13,843 What we do know, the champion doesn't even fast. 1124 00:58:13,926 --> 00:58:16,129 Every decision, to lose the title. 1125 00:58:16,212 --> 00:58:19,098 Who will walk out of engines Day Saturday? 1126 00:58:19,182 --> 00:58:20,917 NXT champion. 1127 00:58:21,000 --> 00:58:23,453 [Vic] And then there were four. 1128 00:58:23,486 --> 00:58:26,373 The NXT women's championship is on the line 1129 00:58:26,455 --> 00:58:29,308 as Giulia defends against Roxanne Perez. 1130 00:58:29,725 --> 00:58:32,511 Bailey and as of tonight, Cora Jade. 1131 00:58:32,729 --> 00:58:35,582 -[Corey] We learn most next-- -[Ricky] Oh this feels right. 1132 00:58:35,732 --> 00:58:36,582 [Corey] Official-- 1133 00:58:36,616 --> 00:58:38,917 [Ricky] This feels real good right about now. 1134 00:58:38,952 --> 00:58:39,786 [Corey] What the hell? 1135 00:58:39,935 --> 00:58:41,053 [crowd cheering] 1136 00:58:41,638 --> 00:58:43,056 [Corey] Holy crap. 1137 00:58:44,240 --> 00:58:45,991 [crowd cheering] 1138 00:58:59,071 --> 00:59:00,573 [crowd chanting] 1139 00:59:02,792 --> 00:59:05,178 It's obvious you know who I am. 1140 00:59:05,812 --> 00:59:06,980 [crowd cheering] 1141 00:59:09,966 --> 00:59:12,769 If NXT is the future, 1142 00:59:12,852 --> 00:59:14,587 of professional wrestling. 1143 00:59:14,671 --> 00:59:15,821 Well, guess what, 1144 00:59:15,989 --> 00:59:19,526 you need an absolute superstar of the future. 1145 00:59:20,160 --> 00:59:21,694 [crowd cheering] 1146 00:59:24,364 --> 00:59:27,232 If this is the hottest brand. 1147 00:59:27,549 --> 00:59:30,720 Well, you need the hottest free agent right now, baby. 1148 00:59:31,236 --> 00:59:32,504 [crowd cheering] 1149 00:59:35,607 --> 00:59:37,210 [crowd chanting] 1150 00:59:44,984 --> 00:59:47,020 Do not let the handsome face 1151 00:59:47,187 --> 00:59:49,955 and expensive fragrance fool you. 1152 00:59:50,040 --> 00:59:54,127 I am here to turn this place upside down. 1153 00:59:54,627 --> 00:59:55,944 [crowd cheering] 1154 00:59:57,464 --> 01:00:00,100 And everybody's been begging the question. 1155 01:00:00,183 --> 01:00:02,535 When will the revolution be televised again? 1156 01:00:02,569 --> 01:00:03,470 And well. 1157 01:00:06,839 --> 01:00:07,841 I'm here, ain't I? 1158 01:00:08,140 --> 01:00:09,658 [crowd cheering] 1159 01:00:12,345 --> 01:00:13,513 [NXT theme playing] 1160 01:00:13,913 --> 01:00:15,531 [Corey] We do know who that is. 1161 01:00:16,448 --> 01:00:19,285 Everyone wants to be part of NXT. 1162 01:00:19,486 --> 01:00:22,821 And the future is brighter than ever. 1163 01:00:23,906 --> 01:00:25,325 ♪ A million dollars from now ♪ 1164 01:00:25,607 --> 01:00:26,859 ♪ I won't remember you ♪ 1165 01:00:27,827 --> 01:00:29,696 ♪ Soon as I land, they come with a bag ♪ 1166 01:00:30,680 --> 01:00:32,031 Good luck on Saturday. 1167 01:00:32,399 --> 01:00:33,316 Thank you, my friend. 1168 01:00:33,399 --> 01:00:34,317 Same to you. 1169 01:00:35,317 --> 01:00:37,537 After I win the North American title. 1170 01:00:38,303 --> 01:00:41,007 There is only one place left to go. 1171 01:00:45,627 --> 01:00:48,381 [Corey] I'm still shocked what we just witnessed. 1172 01:00:48,464 --> 01:00:49,933 But there is the challenger. 1173 01:00:50,533 --> 01:00:52,152 To the North American Championship. 1174 01:00:52,234 --> 01:00:53,852 And there is the champion. 1175 01:00:54,236 --> 01:00:56,623 Again expect the unexpected on Tuesday nights. 1176 01:00:56,856 --> 01:00:58,707 But we've got a steel cage main event. 1177 01:00:58,857 --> 01:01:00,076 Next. 1178 01:01:02,779 --> 01:01:03,863 You gotta be you. 1179 01:01:04,413 --> 01:01:05,531 You gotta be you. 1180 01:01:06,098 --> 01:01:07,433 Mister Chase. 1181 01:01:07,567 --> 01:01:09,102 I gotta put it there, come on. 1182 01:01:09,301 --> 01:01:11,788 That's what I'm talking about. How are you doing, brother? 1183 01:01:11,870 --> 01:01:13,990 You know how it goes, man, What's going on here? 1184 01:01:14,073 --> 01:01:16,225 This is a pre-game. It's about to get way more lit. 1185 01:01:17,027 --> 01:01:19,578 Before we go, there's someone you gotta meet. 1186 01:01:19,611 --> 01:01:21,948 Hey, you're Uriah Connors. 1187 01:01:22,332 --> 01:01:23,933 -Mister Chase. -Mister Chase. 1188 01:01:23,966 --> 01:01:25,051 Nice to finally meet. 1189 01:01:25,134 --> 01:01:27,837 You heard a lot of great things. Sounds like you know how to have fun. 1190 01:01:27,870 --> 01:01:29,172 You want to come out with us? 1191 01:01:29,205 --> 01:01:30,123 Come on, let's go. 1192 01:01:30,190 --> 01:01:31,508 Uriah very nice to meet you, 1193 01:01:31,540 --> 01:01:33,192 but I can't do it on a school Night. 1194 01:01:33,542 --> 01:01:34,527 School? 1195 01:01:34,778 --> 01:01:35,895 What school? 1196 01:01:35,928 --> 01:01:37,931 Dawg, I thought you said that Chase you was dead. 1197 01:01:38,013 --> 01:01:40,366 And he keeps saying over and over and over, 1198 01:01:40,399 --> 01:01:42,786 No this, well, he's right. 1199 01:01:44,537 --> 01:01:45,455 Chase you is dead. 1200 01:01:46,940 --> 01:01:48,558 I guess old habits just that hard. 1201 01:01:53,629 --> 01:01:54,580 I told you. 1202 01:01:55,899 --> 01:01:56,850 We'll see. 1203 01:01:57,549 --> 01:01:58,417 We'll see. 1204 01:01:58,535 --> 01:02:00,453 [Corey] Also processing everything that has gone on. 1205 01:02:00,537 --> 01:02:03,455 But we learned moments ago that this is official 1206 01:02:03,540 --> 01:02:05,741 vengeance will be felt on many levels. 1207 01:02:05,774 --> 01:02:08,912 Trick Williams meets Eddie Thorpe in a strap match Saturday, 1208 01:02:08,944 --> 01:02:10,312 in our nation's capital. 1209 01:02:10,596 --> 01:02:11,781 [music playing] 1210 01:02:13,633 --> 01:02:15,667 And there's more gold on the line. 1211 01:02:15,752 --> 01:02:19,239 We're talking NXT e Women's North American Championship 1212 01:02:19,321 --> 01:02:22,625 as Fallon Henley defense against Stephanie Vaquer. 1213 01:02:22,692 --> 01:02:25,611 [Vic] Saturday is about vengeance, but also revenge. 1214 01:02:25,694 --> 01:02:28,665 Je'Von Evans medically cleared and signed a liability waiver. 1215 01:02:28,748 --> 01:02:31,134 Ethan Page, looking to end Evan's career, 1216 01:02:31,167 --> 01:02:32,819 Evans willing to destroy himself. 1217 01:02:33,035 --> 01:02:34,187 To destroy Page. 1218 01:02:34,270 --> 01:02:37,290 It goes down Saturday at vengeance day. 1219 01:02:37,323 --> 01:02:40,377 [Corey] And after winning a Tag team triple threat match earlier tonight, 1220 01:02:40,410 --> 01:02:42,529 Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Tamora 1221 01:02:42,712 --> 01:02:44,663 have earned themselves an opportunity. 1222 01:02:44,814 --> 01:02:47,299 To become NXT e tag team champions. 1223 01:02:47,567 --> 01:02:49,535 But they got to get past prexy. 1224 01:02:49,852 --> 01:02:52,254 [Vic] Social media guys is blowing up, 1225 01:02:52,288 --> 01:02:56,225 after what happened moments ago here live on NXT. 1226 01:02:57,827 --> 01:03:00,797 If this is the hottest brand. 1227 01:03:01,114 --> 01:03:04,134 Well, you need the hottest free agent right now, baby. 1228 01:03:04,567 --> 01:03:05,919 [crowd cheering] 1229 01:03:07,886 --> 01:03:09,455 [crowd chanting] 1230 01:03:18,531 --> 01:03:23,486 Do not let the handsome face and expensive fragrance fool you. 1231 01:03:23,569 --> 01:03:27,640 I am here to turn this place upside down. 1232 01:03:28,124 --> 01:03:29,526 [crowd cheering] 1233 01:03:30,894 --> 01:03:33,562 And everybody's been begging the question. 1234 01:03:33,747 --> 01:03:36,665 When will the revolution be televised again and well. 1235 01:03:40,386 --> 01:03:41,421 I'm here, ain't I? 1236 01:03:41,738 --> 01:03:43,439 [crowd cheering] 1237 01:03:44,124 --> 01:03:46,393 [Corey] Wrestling world is buzzing. 1238 01:03:46,658 --> 01:03:49,895 As its main event time on the final NXT. 1239 01:03:50,397 --> 01:03:51,830 Before Vengeance Day. 1240 01:03:52,348 --> 01:03:53,799 [Ridge theme playing] 1241 01:04:08,814 --> 01:04:12,368 [Vic] Ridge Holland looking at the solid steel cage. 1242 01:04:12,402 --> 01:04:15,622 This, by the way, the second Steel Cage Match 1243 01:04:15,654 --> 01:04:17,390 ever for the North American title. 1244 01:04:17,424 --> 01:04:21,944 You have to go back to 2021. Bronson Reed beat Johnny Gargano 1245 01:04:21,977 --> 01:04:23,229 for the championship. 1246 01:04:23,263 --> 01:04:25,265 [rock music playing] 1247 01:05:04,220 --> 01:05:07,307 [Vic] And there's the champion with family. 1248 01:05:10,276 --> 01:05:13,812 They talked earlier but Tony D'Angelo knows he has to go at it alone. 1249 01:05:14,297 --> 01:05:16,765 And Graves it was the challenger who said, 1250 01:05:16,799 --> 01:05:19,752 "If I get a true one-on-one match, 1251 01:05:19,785 --> 01:05:23,156 I will become the new North American champion." 1252 01:05:23,189 --> 01:05:25,392 Do you believe Ridge Holland? 1253 01:05:25,424 --> 01:05:30,263 [Corey] I have an extremely difficult time doubting anything that Ridge Holland says. 1254 01:05:30,296 --> 01:05:33,399 I believe Ridge Holland should, for all intents and purposes, 1255 01:05:33,433 --> 01:05:36,136 already be North American champion 1256 01:05:36,169 --> 01:05:40,973 and I think Ridge take that massive leap tonight inside of a steel cage. 1257 01:05:41,006 --> 01:05:44,426 Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. Just buckle up. 1258 01:05:45,611 --> 01:05:50,250 [Vic] Booker, you have been a fan of this version of Ridge Holland. 1259 01:05:50,283 --> 01:05:54,254 We saw Andre Chase earlier. Says Ridge destroyed Chase. 1260 01:05:54,287 --> 01:05:57,607 [Booker T] This is the opportunity of a lifetime. 1261 01:05:57,640 --> 01:06:00,894 Ridge Holland has been waiting for this moment and now it's here. 1262 01:06:00,926 --> 01:06:02,645 The is no one to blame. 1263 01:06:02,678 --> 01:06:06,299 He has no one to blame. It is a Steel Cage Match. 1264 01:06:06,332 --> 01:06:09,051 One man will walk out 1265 01:06:09,085 --> 01:06:13,123 the North-- Excuse me. The NXT champion. Oh, yeah! 1266 01:06:13,156 --> 01:06:15,875 [Vic] NXT North American Champion. You got it right the first time. 1267 01:06:15,908 --> 01:06:18,560 We're all excited Booker. It's main event time 1268 01:06:18,595 --> 01:06:21,814 here on the final NXT before Vengeance Day. 1269 01:06:21,848 --> 01:06:25,452 Let's go to our ring announcer, Mike Rome. 1270 01:06:27,520 --> 01:06:28,805 [bell dings] 1271 01:06:28,837 --> 01:06:34,944 [Mike] The following contest is a Steel Cage Match! 1272 01:06:34,977 --> 01:06:38,048 And it is for the NXT 1273 01:06:38,080 --> 01:06:43,937 North American Championship. 1274 01:06:44,738 --> 01:06:48,040 In this match, there are no count outs, no disqualifications. 1275 01:06:48,073 --> 01:06:52,712 The only way to win is by pinfall or submission. 1276 01:06:53,379 --> 01:06:56,433 Introducing first, the challenger 1277 01:06:56,466 --> 01:06:58,368 from Yorkshire, England. 1278 01:06:58,401 --> 01:07:03,138 Weighing in at 253 pounds, 1279 01:07:03,173 --> 01:07:08,361 Ridge Holland! 1280 01:07:12,582 --> 01:07:14,734 And his opponent, 1281 01:07:14,768 --> 01:07:18,605 representing the D'Angelo family. 1282 01:07:18,638 --> 01:07:25,160 He is the NXT North American champion, 1283 01:07:25,194 --> 01:07:29,381 The Don of NXT, 1284 01:07:29,415 --> 01:07:35,739 Tony D'Angelo! 1285 01:07:35,772 --> 01:07:38,323 [Vic] I want to remind everyone how we got here. 1286 01:07:38,357 --> 01:07:41,578 Let's not forget it was Izzi Dame who suggested 1287 01:07:41,611 --> 01:07:45,298 a cage match last week it was Izzi Dame who helped The Don 1288 01:07:45,330 --> 01:07:47,232 retain the title several weeks ago 1289 01:07:47,267 --> 01:07:50,020 Corey, which you're eluding to, that Ridge Holland should already be 1290 01:07:50,053 --> 01:07:51,453 the North American Champion. 1291 01:07:51,488 --> 01:07:54,607 [Corey] I just hope that The Don is singularly focused tonight. 1292 01:07:54,640 --> 01:07:56,942 He needs to focus on defending his championship 1293 01:07:56,975 --> 01:07:59,428 against an incredibly dangerous human being 1294 01:07:59,462 --> 01:08:00,714 -in Ridge Holland. -[bell rings] 1295 01:08:00,779 --> 01:08:04,200 [Vic] Here we go. Booker, you have been in plenty of cage matches. 1296 01:08:04,234 --> 01:08:07,053 You know this match will not only bruise your body 1297 01:08:07,087 --> 01:08:08,404 it's gonna bruise someone's ego. 1298 01:08:08,437 --> 01:08:10,973 [Booker T] Yeah. One thing about matches like this, 1299 01:08:11,006 --> 01:08:12,975 nobody leaves unscathed. 1300 01:08:13,009 --> 01:08:15,544 You just have to get in there and let it all hang out. 1301 01:08:15,578 --> 01:08:17,229 You know what it's all about. 1302 01:08:17,263 --> 01:08:21,100 [Vic] Only, Oba Femi has more championship wins since 2024 1303 01:08:21,134 --> 01:08:23,553 Tony D'Angelo is number two. 1304 01:08:23,586 --> 01:08:27,290 As you heard the rules, pinfall or submission only. No escape. 1305 01:08:27,322 --> 01:08:29,693 Steel cage, some similarities with the Elimination Chamber. 1306 01:08:29,725 --> 01:08:32,528 Of course, coming up March 1st, road to Wrestlemania goes through Toronto. 1307 01:08:32,578 --> 01:08:35,264 But to that point about the cage, Corey, 1308 01:08:35,298 --> 01:08:39,068 who does the stipulation favor, champion or challenger? 1309 01:08:39,102 --> 01:08:41,170 [Corey] It is not favor anybody. 1310 01:08:41,203 --> 01:08:44,456 To your point, nobody gets out of the Steel Cage Match unscathed. 1311 01:08:44,491 --> 01:08:48,428 It's who's still able to put their opponent down for three 1312 01:08:48,461 --> 01:08:52,247 or make them submit. There is no favoritism inside the cage. 1313 01:08:52,282 --> 01:08:53,599 The steel doesn't care. 1314 01:08:59,072 --> 01:09:01,174 Nice Suplex by the champion. 1315 01:09:01,206 --> 01:09:04,978 -[Booker T] I think it will come down… -[Vic] And the cover, hook and near fall. 1316 01:09:05,010 --> 01:09:07,964 [Booker T] It'll come down to who utilizes that cage 1317 01:09:07,996 --> 01:09:10,899 in the most effective way. I think… 1318 01:09:10,934 --> 01:09:14,037 I always hated being in matches like this. 1319 01:09:14,069 --> 01:09:16,572 [Vic] You start thinking about who wins this match tonight. 1320 01:09:16,606 --> 01:09:20,894 Whoever the champion is has a clear path to Wrestlemania Stand and Deliver. 1321 01:09:20,926 --> 01:09:22,362 Wrestlemania… 1322 01:09:33,223 --> 01:09:35,742 NXT literally taking over. 1323 01:09:35,774 --> 01:09:37,277 [Booker T] Yeah. 1324 01:09:38,060 --> 01:09:43,966 I really think Ridge Holland has not reached his full potential. 1325 01:09:44,000 --> 01:09:48,737 A match like this can definitely catapult him to that spot, Vic. 1326 01:09:48,772 --> 01:09:49,923 Look at this. 1327 01:09:49,956 --> 01:09:52,675 [all exclaim] 1328 01:09:54,044 --> 01:09:57,380 [Vic] This is brilliant. Great decision by Ridge Holland. 1329 01:09:57,414 --> 01:10:00,333 There are no rules .inside the Steel. 1330 01:10:00,367 --> 01:10:02,902 [Corey] Cage Match. Wanted to finish that off. 1331 01:10:02,936 --> 01:10:04,637 [Booker T] Whoa! 1332 01:10:04,704 --> 01:10:08,358 [Vic] Ridge. Again, another point. 1333 01:10:09,108 --> 01:10:11,211 Corey, you and I talked about it before we began. 1334 01:10:11,244 --> 01:10:15,264 The family is here ringside. They cannot get in to help Tony D'Angelo. 1335 01:10:15,298 --> 01:10:19,803 Tony D said he didn't need the family to get the job done. 1336 01:10:19,836 --> 01:10:22,889 Who will survive the Steel Cage Match? 1337 01:10:22,922 --> 01:10:26,543 Who walks out the North American champion? 1338 01:10:29,996 --> 01:10:31,598 It has been all Ridge Holland 1339 01:10:31,630 --> 01:10:34,250 who really has been in control of this Steel Cage main event. 1340 01:10:34,284 --> 01:10:36,769 This for the North American championship. 1341 01:10:36,836 --> 01:10:41,241 The final NXT before this weekend's WWE Vengeance Day. 1342 01:10:41,307 --> 01:10:45,144 Corey, let's go back to some of the action during the matchup. 1343 01:10:45,178 --> 01:10:49,366 [Corey] This is how Ridge Holland initially ripped control of the match away 1344 01:10:49,398 --> 01:10:51,501 from the champion. Going for the eyes. 1345 01:10:51,534 --> 01:10:54,404 I actually enjoy the strategy that Holland is employing. 1346 01:10:54,437 --> 01:10:57,340 He's utilizing a simple hold 1347 01:10:57,374 --> 01:10:59,509 to continue to wear The Don down. 1348 01:10:59,541 --> 01:11:01,260 That way Ridge will not make any mistakes. 1349 01:11:01,294 --> 01:11:04,330 He's not worried about the environment, he's not thinking about the cage. 1350 01:11:04,364 --> 01:11:06,499 He's thinking about defeating his opponent. 1351 01:11:06,532 --> 01:11:10,937 [Booker T] Yes. I like it. He's keeping it real close to the body right now. 1352 01:11:11,004 --> 01:11:12,889 Just leaning on him right there. 1353 01:11:12,922 --> 01:11:16,576 Making him use every ounce of energy in his body. 1354 01:11:17,160 --> 01:11:20,746 [Vic] A little bit of separation created. Charging right back in. 1355 01:11:20,780 --> 01:11:23,683 That separation was quick. Holland into the cover. 1356 01:11:23,717 --> 01:11:26,403 For the title. And near fall. 1357 01:11:26,436 --> 01:11:28,221 And this match continuing. 1358 01:11:28,254 --> 01:11:31,424 Look at Ridge Holland quickly pouncing back on. 1359 01:11:31,458 --> 01:11:35,295 [Corey] How can you not be impressed thus far by Ridge Holland? 1360 01:11:35,327 --> 01:11:39,065 The Don has looked almost toothless. 1361 01:11:39,099 --> 01:11:43,336 -It has been all Ridge all the time. -[Booker T] Ridge is going up top. 1362 01:11:43,370 --> 01:11:47,290 [Corey] I don't know if I agree with this. Unnecessary risk. 1363 01:11:47,322 --> 01:11:51,945 [Vic] Uh-oh. And the risk had no reward for Ridge Holland. There is no escape. 1364 01:11:51,978 --> 01:11:55,115 Pinfall submission only. Centre of this court circle. 1365 01:11:55,148 --> 01:11:57,450 [Booker T] High risk! High risk! 1366 01:11:57,483 --> 01:11:59,135 [Vic] And no one there. 1367 01:11:59,169 --> 01:12:03,389 This could be the turning point for Tony D'Angelo. 1368 01:12:03,456 --> 01:12:05,592 Big mistake, possibly for Ridge. 1369 01:12:05,642 --> 01:12:06,893 What's the family talking about? 1370 01:12:07,693 --> 01:12:09,795 [Booker T] They're giving instructions. They're coaching. 1371 01:12:09,829 --> 01:12:12,799 We don't need any coaching right now in a match-up like this. 1372 01:12:13,867 --> 01:12:16,786 [Vic] The NXT universe providing a little boost to The Don 1373 01:12:16,820 --> 01:12:19,039 who is now ram running Holland 1374 01:12:19,072 --> 01:12:21,875 back and forth around the ring off the steel. 1375 01:12:21,907 --> 01:12:25,712 [Corey] And it's welts now forming on the body of the challenger 1376 01:12:25,745 --> 01:12:29,648 as The Don cinching in, belly to belly. 1377 01:12:29,683 --> 01:12:32,018 [Booker T] Man, that was a hard landing, right there. 1378 01:12:35,505 --> 01:12:36,806 [Vic] Looking for another. 1379 01:12:37,374 --> 01:12:40,260 And it's not often, Booker, we've seen Ridge Holland 1380 01:12:40,293 --> 01:12:42,012 -get tossed around like this. -[Booker T] Yeah. 1381 01:12:42,045 --> 01:12:45,148 But, you're talking about The Don, who's got in really, really good shape. 1382 01:12:45,181 --> 01:12:47,733 You look at his body, you can tell he's been in the gym. 1383 01:12:47,767 --> 01:12:49,786 -[Vic] Cover! -[Booker T] He's been training. He's got… 1384 01:12:49,818 --> 01:12:50,804 Oh! No! 1385 01:12:53,023 --> 01:12:54,590 [Vic] We were half a second away 1386 01:12:54,624 --> 01:12:57,527 from a successful retention by the champion. 1387 01:12:57,559 --> 01:12:58,644 [Booker T] So close. 1388 01:12:59,763 --> 01:13:02,749 [Vic] But now that Don looks locked in on the task at hand. 1389 01:13:02,782 --> 01:13:04,584 Ridge Holland, all out of sorts. 1390 01:13:04,617 --> 01:13:06,619 To steal one of your quotes, Corey, 1391 01:13:07,120 --> 01:13:09,505 "Tony, target acquired." 1392 01:13:10,456 --> 01:13:12,075 [Corey] Oh, man! 1393 01:13:12,108 --> 01:13:14,077 [Vic] And a pump kick for your troubles. 1394 01:13:14,110 --> 01:13:16,579 [Booker T] Ran right into it a little bit, momentum too. 1395 01:13:16,612 --> 01:13:17,847 Here we go! 1396 01:13:17,880 --> 01:13:19,983 -[Vic] Snow Plow! -[Booker T] That'll be it. 1397 01:13:20,016 --> 01:13:20,950 [Vic] And… 1398 01:13:20,983 --> 01:13:22,035 Not enough! 1399 01:13:22,068 --> 01:13:25,121 And, man, you could have slid a piece of paper 1400 01:13:25,155 --> 01:13:26,956 under the official's hands. 1401 01:13:27,590 --> 01:13:29,576 So, so close. 1402 01:13:29,608 --> 01:13:31,745 [Corey] Not close enough for Ridge Holland, 1403 01:13:31,778 --> 01:13:34,414 who right now is letting the frustration creep in. 1404 01:13:34,447 --> 01:13:37,300 Big pump kick takes down D'Angelo, 1405 01:13:37,333 --> 01:13:40,103 followed immediately by the Snow Plow. 1406 01:13:40,135 --> 01:13:42,605 Two and nine-tenths on this cover. 1407 01:13:42,639 --> 01:13:46,376 But right here is where I'm questioning Ridge's decision. 1408 01:13:46,409 --> 01:13:49,896 He got caught up in the emotion of it, and he took his foot off the gas pedal. 1409 01:13:49,929 --> 01:13:52,699 [Vic] Ridge said that if he had a one-on-one opportunity, 1410 01:13:52,732 --> 01:13:54,684 he would become the North American champion. 1411 01:13:54,718 --> 01:13:58,521 He has it here under the main event lights of NXT… 1412 01:13:58,554 --> 01:13:59,456 [referee] Come on. 1413 01:13:59,489 --> 01:14:02,592 [Vic] …inside a solid steel cage. 1414 01:14:03,242 --> 01:14:05,462 Can Ridge Holland defeat The Don of NXT 1415 01:14:05,495 --> 01:14:07,614 -and… Whoa! -[Booker T] Oh! 1416 01:14:07,647 --> 01:14:10,233 [Vic] I think D'Angelo was trying to avoid the clothesline. 1417 01:14:10,266 --> 01:14:11,451 There was incidental contact, 1418 01:14:11,483 --> 01:14:14,286 but I still think D'Angelo avoided most of it. 1419 01:14:14,320 --> 01:14:15,205 Here we go! 1420 01:14:15,237 --> 01:14:19,025 [Corey] Ridge Holland cannot avoid that Powerbomb, 1421 01:14:19,059 --> 01:14:22,829 and he slid down the cage like a piece of cheese on a grate. 1422 01:14:22,862 --> 01:14:25,382 -[Booker T] Wow! -[Vic] Charging in with a spear! 1423 01:14:25,415 --> 01:14:28,768 Crushing the rims, breaking the spirit. Into the cover… 1424 01:14:28,802 --> 01:14:30,687 And The Don didn't retain! 1425 01:14:30,719 --> 01:14:32,322 Holy hell! 1426 01:14:32,355 --> 01:14:34,523 [Corey] Holland is still in this, 1427 01:14:34,557 --> 01:14:38,644 and nobody is more shocked than the North American champion. 1428 01:14:39,112 --> 01:14:41,815 [Vic] And Izzi Dame made her way out here. 1429 01:14:41,848 --> 01:14:44,617 -It was Izzi Dame… -[Corey] What the… with a crowbar. 1430 01:14:45,251 --> 01:14:46,436 [Booker T] What the hell? 1431 01:14:46,469 --> 01:14:48,688 [indistinct shouting] 1432 01:14:48,722 --> 01:14:50,757 Help him. I'm trying to help him. 1433 01:14:50,790 --> 01:14:53,193 [Vic] I heard what Stacks said. She's not part of the family. 1434 01:14:53,226 --> 01:14:55,362 But The Don also said he wanted to do it himself. 1435 01:14:55,394 --> 01:14:56,513 [indistinct shouting] 1436 01:14:56,545 --> 01:14:57,964 [Vic] The crowbar now into play. 1437 01:14:57,996 --> 01:14:59,648 No disqualification. 1438 01:15:01,668 --> 01:15:04,237 [Corey] It's totally legal for either superstar to use. 1439 01:15:04,269 --> 01:15:06,589 We've got a tug of war over the crowbar. 1440 01:15:06,623 --> 01:15:10,043 [Vic] And Derek Sanders, the official, can't do anything about it. 1441 01:15:10,076 --> 01:15:11,945 [Corey] Oh, my God! That's it. 1442 01:15:11,978 --> 01:15:13,630 To the body goes Holland! 1443 01:15:13,663 --> 01:15:17,050 [Vic] To the back goes… and down goes D'Angelo. 1444 01:15:17,083 --> 01:15:19,202 [Corey] To the victor goes the spoils. 1445 01:15:19,235 --> 01:15:23,406 Ridge Holland is about to be your new North American champion. 1446 01:15:25,058 --> 01:15:26,626 Good night! 1447 01:15:26,659 --> 01:15:30,496 -[Booker T] Wow! -[Vic] The knockout blow for Ridge Holland 1448 01:15:30,530 --> 01:15:32,549 to conquer The Don. 1449 01:15:32,581 --> 01:15:33,849 -[Corey] No! -[Booker T] What? 1450 01:15:33,883 --> 01:15:36,519 -[Corey] What the hell is The Don made of? -[Booker T] What? 1451 01:15:39,155 --> 01:15:40,557 [Vic] Another near fall. 1452 01:15:40,590 --> 01:15:42,459 Hollande is beside himself. 1453 01:15:42,492 --> 01:15:43,543 This is your main event. 1454 01:15:43,576 --> 01:15:45,628 The North American Championship is on the line. 1455 01:15:45,661 --> 01:15:47,996 Izzi Dame is down here now along with the family, 1456 01:15:48,031 --> 01:15:49,432 crowbar is in play. 1457 01:15:49,465 --> 01:15:52,635 Ridge Howland now, looking for the exclamation point. 1458 01:15:55,255 --> 01:15:56,106 [screaming] 1459 01:15:56,139 --> 01:15:57,374 [Vic] And back to the eye. 1460 01:15:57,407 --> 01:16:00,093 This time, It's D'Angelo. 1461 01:16:00,126 --> 01:16:02,812 [Corey] Fight fire with fire. 1462 01:16:02,846 --> 01:16:06,331 [Vic] Eye for an eye! Spinebuster! 1463 01:16:06,366 --> 01:16:07,867 Cover, count… 1464 01:16:07,901 --> 01:16:10,253 -The Don retains! -[bell dinging] 1465 01:16:10,286 --> 01:16:11,838 [theme music playing] 1466 01:16:12,438 --> 01:16:14,307 [Mike] Here is the winner 1467 01:16:14,340 --> 01:16:21,264 and still the NXT North American champion, 1468 01:16:21,297 --> 01:16:26,936 Tony D'Angelo! 1469 01:16:26,969 --> 01:16:30,056 [Corey] Well, the vino will be flowing tonight 1470 01:16:30,090 --> 01:16:32,125 for good reason. 1471 01:16:32,157 --> 01:16:33,727 What a battle, 1472 01:16:33,760 --> 01:16:37,464 and what a win for The Don and the whole family. 1473 01:16:37,496 --> 01:16:38,764 Come on! 1474 01:16:39,699 --> 01:16:43,253 [Vic] The family excited on their feet. 1475 01:16:44,269 --> 01:16:46,188 [Corey] Holland just blasted Stacks. 1476 01:16:46,222 --> 01:16:48,074 [Vic] How did Ridge Holland get back to his feet? 1477 01:16:48,108 --> 01:16:49,742 [Corey] I have no earthly idea. 1478 01:16:49,776 --> 01:16:51,428 I don't know what this man's made of. 1479 01:16:51,461 --> 01:16:52,512 Adamantium! 1480 01:16:52,545 --> 01:16:55,999 [Vic] Ridge, obviously, realizes that that crowbar came into play 1481 01:16:56,032 --> 01:16:57,032 because of Stacks. 1482 01:16:57,067 --> 01:16:58,550 But now it's two-on-one. 1483 01:16:58,585 --> 01:17:00,954 Thankfully, the family was out here 1484 01:17:00,987 --> 01:17:04,491 so that The Don can properly celebrate 1485 01:17:04,523 --> 01:17:08,211 his North American championship victory 1486 01:17:08,244 --> 01:17:10,530 here, inside this steel cage. 1487 01:17:14,534 --> 01:17:16,885 Stay away from him! 1488 01:17:16,920 --> 01:17:20,106 [Corey] Spears and his goon squad. 1489 01:17:20,156 --> 01:17:23,960 [indistinct shouting] 1490 01:17:28,164 --> 01:17:29,549 [Corey] Oh, my God! 1491 01:17:32,385 --> 01:17:33,570 [Vic] What the hell? 1492 01:17:34,821 --> 01:17:36,873 [groaning] 1493 01:17:36,906 --> 01:17:38,808 [Vic] Izzi Dame! 1494 01:17:38,842 --> 01:17:40,492 [Corey] Get out of there Rizzo. 1495 01:17:41,161 --> 01:17:42,478 [Vic] Rizzo… 1496 01:17:42,512 --> 01:17:44,798 -[Corey] Oh, my goodness! -[Vic] …pays for her troubles. 1497 01:17:49,753 --> 01:17:50,820 What is this? 1498 01:17:50,853 --> 01:17:53,740 [Corey] Niko Vance locking him back in the cage. 1499 01:17:57,744 --> 01:17:59,579 The Don's a sitting duck. 1500 01:18:02,382 --> 01:18:04,284 Jansen and Vance just teeing off. 1501 01:18:04,317 --> 01:18:05,402 [Vic] This is sick. 1502 01:18:06,186 --> 01:18:07,219 [Booker T] Man! 1503 01:18:07,771 --> 01:18:08,788 [Vic] Oh, no. 1504 01:18:10,639 --> 01:18:12,575 [Corey] This is diabolical. 1505 01:18:12,625 --> 01:18:14,510 [indistinct shouting] 1506 01:18:17,530 --> 01:18:20,099 Jensen and Vance are just doing the bidding of Spears. 1507 01:18:20,133 --> 01:18:22,251 -[Booker T] Oh, yeah. -[Vic] They all wanna get themselves 1508 01:18:22,285 --> 01:18:25,071 a pound of flesh from The Don. 1509 01:18:25,105 --> 01:18:28,324 [crowd jeering] 1510 01:18:30,410 --> 01:18:32,996 [crowd cheering] 1511 01:18:33,029 --> 01:18:34,547 [Vic] The family trying to get back in. 1512 01:18:34,581 --> 01:18:37,233 [Corey] Oh! Stacks may have had his fingers crushed. 1513 01:18:37,267 --> 01:18:39,486 [Vic] The days latched. It's locked. 1514 01:18:39,519 --> 01:18:41,154 They can't do a damn thing. 1515 01:18:41,187 --> 01:18:42,554 Spears knows it. 1516 01:18:43,740 --> 01:18:44,907 Izzi knows it. 1517 01:18:45,942 --> 01:18:47,711 [Booker T] They're gonna watch it. Oh! 1518 01:18:49,562 --> 01:18:51,865 [crowd jeering] 1519 01:18:54,334 --> 01:18:57,087 Come on, Tony! That's your Don! 1520 01:18:57,904 --> 01:18:59,739 [indistinct shouting] 1521 01:19:01,941 --> 01:19:04,210 [theme music playing] 1522 01:19:04,244 --> 01:19:07,297 [Vic] I can't believe what we just witnessed 1523 01:19:07,847 --> 01:19:14,237 as four of the most vengeful individuals have come together, 1524 01:19:14,269 --> 01:19:19,259 ahead of this Saturday's Vengeance Day. 1525 01:19:24,496 --> 01:19:26,833 [Corey] It's our Valentine's Day alternative. 1526 01:19:26,866 --> 01:19:29,251 [man] We're not doing love tonight. We are doing vengeance. 1527 01:19:29,285 --> 01:19:32,621 [Vic] We are on the road to raise the bar once again. 1528 01:19:32,655 --> 01:19:35,525 This is Vengeance Day. 1529 01:19:36,943 --> 01:19:38,678 [narrator] From unforgettable matches… 1530 01:19:38,712 --> 01:19:42,098 [Vic] And history guaranteed to be made. 1531 01:19:42,132 --> 01:19:43,983 [narrator] …to historic debuts. 1532 01:19:44,017 --> 01:19:49,022 Let me talk to you. It's LA Knight. Yeah. 1533 01:19:50,523 --> 01:19:53,108 [narrator] Vengeance Day has become a showcase 1534 01:19:53,143 --> 01:19:54,494 for WWE's future. 1535 01:19:54,527 --> 01:19:57,514 [Vic] Each superstar looking to steal the show. 1536 01:19:58,380 --> 01:20:01,985 [narrator] It's a proving ground for NXT's top champions… 1537 01:20:02,018 --> 01:20:05,138 [Wade] Careers will be permanently altered tonight. 1538 01:20:05,170 --> 01:20:11,294 [narrator] …and a stage upon which vengeance can lead to superstardom. 1539 01:20:11,978 --> 01:20:14,748 ♪ And you really think That I was gonna let it go… ♪ 1540 01:20:17,901 --> 01:20:21,454 [narrator] A new crop of champions have earned their place atop NXT. 1541 01:20:22,072 --> 01:20:25,325 Vengeance Day, I'll show Grayson Walla and Austin Theory 1542 01:20:25,358 --> 01:20:27,527 that they don't belong in the ring with me. 1543 01:20:27,559 --> 01:20:29,929 [narrator] But as familiar faces return… 1544 01:20:29,963 --> 01:20:32,197 [woman] I know exactly why you're here. 1545 01:20:32,232 --> 01:20:34,034 [narrator] …and fresh challengers emerge. 1546 01:20:34,067 --> 01:20:37,437 You've been looking at that NXT Women's championship. 1547 01:20:37,871 --> 01:20:40,757 [narrator] The balance of power may shift once again 1548 01:20:40,790 --> 01:20:41,708 at Vengeance Day. 1549 01:20:41,741 --> 01:20:43,742 ♪ I need revenge ♪ 1550 01:20:44,394 --> 01:20:45,344 [narrator] This Saturday, 1551 01:20:45,378 --> 01:20:48,313 new rivals will seek their ultimate vengeance. 1552 01:20:49,148 --> 01:20:51,518 This Saturday, live from Washington, D.C., 1553 01:20:51,550 --> 01:20:55,554 we write the next chapter of NXT history. 1554 01:20:55,989 --> 01:20:58,892 This Saturday, vengeance… 1555 01:21:00,260 --> 01:21:01,760 rules the day. 1556 01:21:01,795 --> 01:21:03,996 [eerie music playing] ce…