1 00:00:06,088 --> 00:00:08,521 [intro music playing] 2 00:00:08,555 --> 00:00:09,871 [Triple H] Then. 3 00:00:13,155 --> 00:00:14,238 Now. 4 00:00:19,121 --> 00:00:20,371 Forever. 5 00:00:28,654 --> 00:00:29,838 Together. 6 00:00:36,955 --> 00:00:39,754 -[crowd cheering] -[crowd chanting] Stephanie! Stephanie! 7 00:00:39,788 --> 00:00:41,955 Stephanie, Stephanie, quick question. 8 00:00:41,988 --> 00:00:45,655 You get to call your shot on who you want to defend 9 00:00:45,688 --> 00:00:48,888 your NXT Women's title against at Stand and Deliver. 10 00:00:48,921 --> 00:00:51,155 So, when can we expect your decision? 11 00:00:52,121 --> 00:00:57,805 I think I will have my decision after this match. 12 00:00:58,971 --> 00:01:02,504 -[crowd cheering] -["Bury Me" playing] 13 00:01:06,054 --> 00:01:11,621 [Vic] Well, guys, we are kicking things off with our women's champion. 14 00:01:11,655 --> 00:01:15,705 [crowd chanting] La Primera! La Primera! 15 00:01:23,705 --> 00:01:25,971 [Mike] Ladies and gentlemen, 16 00:01:26,005 --> 00:01:32,354 please welcome the NXT Women's Champion, 17 00:01:32,388 --> 00:01:37,155 Stephanie Vaquer! 18 00:01:45,921 --> 00:01:48,021 [Vic] Guys, look who is joining us here. 19 00:01:48,054 --> 00:01:50,821 -[Booker T] Stand up! Stand up! -[Vic] We are standing, Booker. 20 00:01:50,854 --> 00:01:54,288 Well, all three of us are standing with the champion. 21 00:01:54,321 --> 00:01:56,971 And she is joining us here on commentary. 22 00:01:57,005 --> 00:01:59,821 He's already fired up and we know why, Corey. 23 00:01:59,854 --> 00:02:01,721 [Corey] It's gonna be one of those nights. 24 00:02:01,755 --> 00:02:03,138 ["Thicc Mama Pump" playing] 25 00:02:03,171 --> 00:02:04,588 [bell dings] 26 00:02:04,621 --> 00:02:09,188 [Mike] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 27 00:02:09,221 --> 00:02:15,471 Introducing first, from Austin, Texas, Jordynne Grace! 28 00:02:16,954 --> 00:02:19,371 [Vic] And the champion getting a closer look. 29 00:02:19,405 --> 00:02:21,005 There's nothing wrong with that. 30 00:02:21,038 --> 00:02:22,905 And there is the Juggernaut, Graves. 31 00:02:22,938 --> 00:02:26,321 And there's a lot of hostility in this opening contest. 32 00:02:26,355 --> 00:02:29,855 [Corey] Jordynne Grace has been dominant since arriving in NXT. 33 00:02:29,888 --> 00:02:33,005 We saw her accounting of herself in the Royal Rumble match. 34 00:02:33,038 --> 00:02:36,938 Jordynne Grace has been the talk of the town so to speak, but she wants gold. 35 00:02:36,971 --> 00:02:39,121 [crowd chanting] Miss Parker! Miss Parker! 36 00:02:39,155 --> 00:02:40,571 ["About That Time" playing] 37 00:02:40,605 --> 00:02:45,088 [Mike] And her opponent from Port St. Lucie, Florida, 38 00:02:45,121 --> 00:02:49,321 Jaida Parker! 39 00:02:49,355 --> 00:02:54,521 [Vic] And here's a woman who appears to fear no one. 40 00:02:54,554 --> 00:02:59,171 [Corey] When it comes to confidence, i think Jaida Parker is without parallel. 41 00:03:00,054 --> 00:03:03,605 The future is bright and it might be laden with gold 42 00:03:03,638 --> 00:03:07,321 -if Ms. Parker has her way. -[Booker T] Oh, yeah. 43 00:03:07,355 --> 00:03:10,755 [Vic] I would like to welcome in our women's champion at this moment. 44 00:03:10,788 --> 00:03:14,454 Stephanie, to follow-up on what you just said to Kelly, 45 00:03:14,488 --> 00:03:18,388 did you just indirectly say that the winner of this match-up 46 00:03:18,421 --> 00:03:21,171 will be your opponent at Stand and Deliver? 47 00:03:22,204 --> 00:03:23,704 [Stephanie] I cannot-- 48 00:03:24,338 --> 00:03:25,888 [Vic] You have to speak up. 49 00:03:25,921 --> 00:03:29,621 We are having some technical difficulties here. 50 00:03:29,655 --> 00:03:31,938 What I did say, Stephanie, was, 51 00:03:31,971 --> 00:03:34,005 is the winner of this match-up, 52 00:03:34,038 --> 00:03:37,221 did you just say would be your opponent at Stand and Deliver? 53 00:03:38,255 --> 00:03:41,171 [Stephanie] Yes. But let me be clear. 54 00:03:41,204 --> 00:03:45,755 I say I've made my position after this match. 55 00:03:45,788 --> 00:03:49,321 And it is not over yet. 56 00:03:49,355 --> 00:03:53,488 -So, don't push me. -[Vic] I'm not trying to push you. 57 00:03:53,521 --> 00:03:56,038 [Booker T] I thought I heard the same exact thing. 58 00:03:56,071 --> 00:03:57,304 What are you doing, Vic? 59 00:03:57,338 --> 00:03:59,755 [Vic] I just wanted some verification from our champion 60 00:03:59,788 --> 00:04:01,888 for those that are watching at this moment. 61 00:04:01,921 --> 00:04:04,071 We are opening with one hell of a match-up. 62 00:04:04,105 --> 00:04:06,954 These two have brawled throughout the performance center last week. 63 00:04:06,988 --> 00:04:11,304 They've been separated all day until this very moment. 64 00:04:11,338 --> 00:04:15,038 The Juggernaut has dreamed of competing on WrestleMania week. 65 00:04:15,071 --> 00:04:18,538 Stand and Deliver, a week from Saturday inside T-Mobile Arena. 66 00:04:18,571 --> 00:04:22,521 The bar, Graves, gets set for WrestleMania Saturday at Stand and Deliver. 67 00:04:22,555 --> 00:04:26,288 [Corey] Every time WrestleMania happens, NXT delivers the goods. 68 00:04:26,321 --> 00:04:28,604 As you said, sets the bar incredibly high. 69 00:04:28,638 --> 00:04:32,771 Sets the tone for the entire weekend. This year will be absolutely no different. 70 00:04:32,805 --> 00:04:35,021 Oh! Look at the Juggernaut go. 71 00:04:35,055 --> 00:04:38,988 [Vic] Following it right up, right into the cover. Hook of the leg. 72 00:04:39,021 --> 00:04:40,805 And a near fall. 73 00:04:40,838 --> 00:04:45,088 Women's champion ringside sitting with us, taking this match in. 74 00:04:45,121 --> 00:04:49,521 Book, we know that neither woman in this match-up is going to back down. 75 00:04:49,555 --> 00:04:50,971 [Booker T] Why would they? 76 00:04:51,005 --> 00:04:55,138 Vic, I mean, this is about being the number one contender 77 00:04:55,171 --> 00:04:56,921 for the Women's Championship. 78 00:04:56,955 --> 00:04:59,588 -Right now, we have Stephanie Vaquer-- -[Stephanie] Oh, my gosh. 79 00:04:59,621 --> 00:05:02,338 [Booker T] Stephanie watching on. Looking at who she gotta beat. 80 00:05:03,938 --> 00:05:06,588 [Vic] Got a bird's eye view here at ringside. 81 00:05:06,621 --> 00:05:08,371 Dangerous position. 82 00:05:08,405 --> 00:05:11,205 -[Corey] Oh, my God. Oh, my God. -[Stephanie] Oh, my God. 83 00:05:12,555 --> 00:05:15,121 [Vic] And at the last moment, Grace able to counter. 84 00:05:15,155 --> 00:05:18,421 But hoisting right back up on the shoulders of Jaida Parker. 85 00:05:18,455 --> 00:05:21,621 -And Parker throws Grace. -[Booker T] Dang. 86 00:05:21,655 --> 00:05:24,588 [Corey] That may have been the opening Jaida Parker needed 87 00:05:24,621 --> 00:05:26,438 to turn this matchup into her favor. 88 00:05:27,471 --> 00:05:31,288 -With the champion-- Wait a minute. -[Booker T] Wait a minute. 89 00:05:31,321 --> 00:05:33,221 [Vic] Blockbuster into the cover. 90 00:05:33,255 --> 00:05:34,405 For the victory. 91 00:05:34,438 --> 00:05:36,888 Grace kicking out. 92 00:05:36,921 --> 00:05:41,221 [Booker T] That's true. That's a brand new wrinkle coming from Jaida Parker 93 00:05:41,255 --> 00:05:43,905 going into her trick bag. Always talk about that. 94 00:05:43,938 --> 00:05:47,121 Your playbook is very necessary. 95 00:05:47,155 --> 00:05:50,071 [Vic] Stephanie, you're getting a great look at these two competitors. 96 00:05:50,104 --> 00:05:51,921 We saw what you did last week. 97 00:05:51,955 --> 00:05:56,338 Why is it so important to you to give back to the women's division? 98 00:05:56,371 --> 00:06:00,455 [Stephanie] It's so important for me. I'm making opportunities. 99 00:06:00,488 --> 00:06:06,405 Not just for me, but it's coming after me, you know? 100 00:06:06,438 --> 00:06:08,305 For everyone. 101 00:06:08,338 --> 00:06:11,505 For all my women's division. 102 00:06:11,538 --> 00:06:14,155 [Vic] The women who will follow in your footsteps, of course. 103 00:06:14,188 --> 00:06:17,288 Two more women's North American championship Ladder Match qualifiers 104 00:06:17,321 --> 00:06:19,688 still to come here tonight. 105 00:06:19,721 --> 00:06:22,188 Jaida Parker in control. Take it over, Book. 106 00:06:22,221 --> 00:06:24,721 [Booker T] Are we going to do it? Are we going to see it? 107 00:06:24,755 --> 00:06:27,688 -[Stephanie] Oh, yeah. -[Booker T] Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. 108 00:06:27,721 --> 00:06:29,405 Oh, yes, ma'am. 109 00:06:29,438 --> 00:06:32,121 [Vic] NXT continues to roll on. 110 00:06:35,921 --> 00:06:37,988 This has been a hard-hitting affair 111 00:06:38,021 --> 00:06:40,238 between Parker and Grace here on NXT. 112 00:06:40,271 --> 00:06:43,721 Our women's champion Stephanie Vaquer sitting with us ringside. 113 00:06:43,755 --> 00:06:44,854 [Corey] Are you surprised? 114 00:06:44,888 --> 00:06:47,655 This is exactly what Stephanie Vaquer is here to witness. 115 00:06:47,688 --> 00:06:51,405 Two of them top competitors in the division doing battle 116 00:06:51,438 --> 00:06:54,505 over hopefully, the right to challenge for the NXT Women's Championship. 117 00:06:55,238 --> 00:06:56,405 [Vic] Up and over. 118 00:06:56,438 --> 00:07:00,555 Looking for the powerbomb. Nice counter though by Parker. 119 00:07:00,588 --> 00:07:04,388 Do you remember a more competitive time in our NXT women's division, Booker? 120 00:07:04,421 --> 00:07:05,955 I mean, honestly? 121 00:07:05,988 --> 00:07:07,371 [Booker T] Look here, man. 122 00:07:07,405 --> 00:07:10,421 Stephanie Vaquer, she unified the championship. 123 00:07:10,455 --> 00:07:12,388 She defended the championship. 124 00:07:12,421 --> 00:07:13,571 She made history. 125 00:07:13,604 --> 00:07:17,571 I've never seen it like it is right now. Women's division is on fire. 126 00:07:17,604 --> 00:07:22,538 [Vic] As this match-up continues here, Parker tries to plant Grace. 127 00:07:22,571 --> 00:07:26,354 -Wait a minute. -[Booker T] Oh, baby. Oh, baby. 128 00:07:26,388 --> 00:07:28,805 -[Vic] Whoa! Counter! -[Booker T] Whoa! 129 00:07:28,838 --> 00:07:30,121 [Vic] Look at the power. 130 00:07:30,155 --> 00:07:32,005 The strength of the Juggernaut. 131 00:07:34,205 --> 00:07:35,354 Wow! 132 00:07:35,388 --> 00:07:36,738 Unique offense. 133 00:07:36,771 --> 00:07:39,705 Both these women leading an all-out 134 00:07:39,738 --> 00:07:42,788 to impress the woman sitting to Corey's left. 135 00:07:42,821 --> 00:07:45,421 The women's champion, Stephanie Vaquer. 136 00:07:45,455 --> 00:07:48,238 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! 137 00:07:48,271 --> 00:07:50,104 [Vic] You can hear the NXT Universe. 138 00:07:50,138 --> 00:07:53,205 I've got to get your thoughts on what Booker just said though, Stephanie. 139 00:07:53,238 --> 00:07:55,321 Your thoughts on the women's Ladder Match 140 00:07:55,354 --> 00:07:57,905 for the championship you relinquished. 141 00:07:57,938 --> 00:07:58,988 [Stephanie] Yeah. 142 00:07:59,021 --> 00:08:05,338 I know they will show why NXT is the best women's division on the planet. 143 00:08:05,371 --> 00:08:07,838 [Vaquer] So, we may the best win. 144 00:08:07,871 --> 00:08:11,738 [Vic] And we will find out in Las Vegas. Two more qualifying matches tonight. 145 00:08:11,771 --> 00:08:15,321 Also tonight, that massive six-man tag team matchup, 146 00:08:15,354 --> 00:08:18,304 featuring the team of Oba, Trick, and Je'von Evans, 147 00:08:18,338 --> 00:08:20,421 the same three that will main event Stand & Deliver. 148 00:08:20,455 --> 00:08:22,871 Was looking for the backslash counter. Catching the boot. 149 00:08:22,905 --> 00:08:25,571 Parker coming in. That was a short hip check. 150 00:08:25,604 --> 00:08:28,505 A little bit of Hypnotic, but Grace back to her feet. 151 00:08:28,538 --> 00:08:31,621 [Corey] Not as much impact as Jaida would've liked, but effective nonetheless. 152 00:08:31,655 --> 00:08:34,721 Now looking to impose her will even further on The Juggernaut, 153 00:08:34,755 --> 00:08:37,138 who answers with a pair of chops. 154 00:08:37,171 --> 00:08:41,638 [Vic] Parker, who has been so close to championship gold over the last year, 155 00:08:41,671 --> 00:08:45,638 might be going for the ride here tonight. 156 00:08:45,671 --> 00:08:48,288 Face first over that top turnbuckle! 157 00:08:48,321 --> 00:08:50,721 And again, the power of The Juggernaut! 158 00:08:50,755 --> 00:08:55,204 [Booker T] Look at the supernatural strength of Jordynne Grace. Amazing. 159 00:08:55,238 --> 00:08:57,288 [Corey] Down goes Parker. 160 00:08:57,321 --> 00:08:59,938 [Vic] Off the neckbreaker. Into the cover. And… 161 00:08:59,971 --> 00:09:03,921 Parker, again, getting that left shoulder just off the mat. 162 00:09:03,954 --> 00:09:06,338 What a matchup this has been. 163 00:09:07,121 --> 00:09:09,238 And let's take another look, Graves. 164 00:09:09,271 --> 00:09:13,204 [Corey] Shoulder lock into a neckbreaker from The Juggernaut. 165 00:09:13,238 --> 00:09:16,438 Almost picked up the W. But Parker is still in this. 166 00:09:16,471 --> 00:09:21,405 [Vic] What is going through the mind of our Women's Champion as… 167 00:09:21,438 --> 00:09:24,938 Well, Grace, again, just got countered. Parker turning it right around, 168 00:09:24,971 --> 00:09:27,471 hoisting up… Again, countered. The knee buckle. 169 00:09:27,505 --> 00:09:31,421 Maybe looking for a Dragon Sleeper of sorts. Big knee. A second one. 170 00:09:31,454 --> 00:09:33,471 Grace is getting locked right now by Parker. 171 00:09:33,505 --> 00:09:36,105 [Corey] Parker trying to fight the submission attempt of Grace. 172 00:09:36,138 --> 00:09:39,655 Manages to do so. What does Jaida have next? 173 00:09:39,688 --> 00:09:42,538 Face first goes The Juggernaut. Here it comes! 174 00:09:42,571 --> 00:09:45,471 [Vic] Looking for… Oh! Looking for the… 175 00:09:45,505 --> 00:09:48,704 [Corey] Great counter by Grace, going low, avoiding the Hypnotic. 176 00:09:48,738 --> 00:09:50,838 [Vic] Listen, the counter was almost luck. 177 00:09:50,871 --> 00:09:54,921 [Corey] Either way, it was effective. Here comes Jordynne! Oh, no! 178 00:09:54,954 --> 00:09:57,105 That's why they call it high-risk, fellas! 179 00:09:57,138 --> 00:10:00,638 [Vic] It certainly was. And look, Jordynne trying to create separation, 180 00:10:00,671 --> 00:10:02,204 pushing Parker off. 181 00:10:02,238 --> 00:10:06,204 [Corey] Steph shouldn't be out here. There goes incidental contact. Oh! 182 00:10:06,238 --> 00:10:09,571 [Vic] There was nothing incidental about that! And look at Grace. 183 00:10:09,605 --> 00:10:12,005 Grace is back up, firing away. 184 00:10:12,038 --> 00:10:16,954 All hell's starting to break loose. And now, the champion just hit Jordynne! 185 00:10:16,988 --> 00:10:19,471 -She was aiming for Parker! -[bell rings] 186 00:10:19,505 --> 00:10:22,488 The referee, no choice, having to call for the bell. 187 00:10:22,521 --> 00:10:24,071 This is starting to break down. 188 00:10:24,105 --> 00:10:26,105 [Corey] An understandable decision by the official, 189 00:10:26,138 --> 00:10:29,704 but we're still left without an answer. Who does Vaquer want? 190 00:10:30,855 --> 00:10:33,355 It was a safe assumption, Stephanie was defending-- 191 00:10:33,388 --> 00:10:35,938 -[Vic] Uh-oh. -[Corey] Oh, my! 192 00:10:35,971 --> 00:10:39,505 The Beautiful Madness is back! We haven't… 193 00:10:39,538 --> 00:10:42,505 [Vic] We haven't seen Giulia since New York City. 194 00:10:42,538 --> 00:10:47,521 [Corey] The former NXT Women's Champion coming to the aid of Stephanie Vaquer! 195 00:10:48,538 --> 00:10:51,405 We know how tight these two have been over the years, 196 00:10:51,438 --> 00:10:56,221 particularly here in NXT. Giulia coming to the side of her friend… 197 00:10:56,255 --> 00:10:58,488 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! 198 00:10:58,521 --> 00:11:01,771 -[Corey] …evening the odds here tonight. -[Giulia] Sorry! 199 00:11:02,838 --> 00:11:04,571 -[Vic] And Giulia! -[Corey] Oh! 200 00:11:04,605 --> 00:11:06,704 My God! 201 00:11:06,738 --> 00:11:10,271 [Vic] Well, just when we thought we knew the answers, 202 00:11:10,305 --> 00:11:13,605 -Giulia has changed the question! -[Booker T] I love it! 203 00:11:13,638 --> 00:11:16,805 [Corey] Northern Lights Bomb to the Dark Angel. 204 00:11:16,838 --> 00:11:19,855 [Vic] You said it earlier, Graves, 205 00:11:19,888 --> 00:11:23,071 Stephanie Vaquer never gave us a decision. 206 00:11:23,105 --> 00:11:27,405 Guys, did Giulia just make that decision 207 00:11:27,438 --> 00:11:34,071 -for Stand & Deliver for the champion? -[Corey] Only time will tell. 208 00:11:34,105 --> 00:11:37,204 -We never got our answer. -We certainly did not. 209 00:11:37,238 --> 00:11:41,105 And all hell breaking loose to start NXT here tonight. 210 00:11:41,138 --> 00:11:45,454 The road to WrestleMania weekend continues with all of its twists. 211 00:11:45,488 --> 00:11:48,621 But let's go back one week. On the topic of champions, 212 00:11:48,655 --> 00:11:52,488 how about our new North American Champion, Ricky Saints? 213 00:11:54,954 --> 00:12:00,505 The stage is set, as Ricky Saints is looking to put gold around his waist. 214 00:12:00,538 --> 00:12:02,655 [Saints] The revolution is indeed televised 215 00:12:02,688 --> 00:12:06,438 because Ricky Saints is gonna be the new North American Champion tonight. 216 00:12:07,938 --> 00:12:12,838 [Vic] All he needs to do is beat a man he knows all too well, 217 00:12:12,871 --> 00:12:14,305 Shawn Spears. 218 00:12:15,755 --> 00:12:17,538 [bell rings] 219 00:12:17,571 --> 00:12:20,671 [Corey] Mind games off of the opening bell. But look out! 220 00:12:20,704 --> 00:12:22,204 In comes Saints! 221 00:12:22,238 --> 00:12:25,071 [Vic] Ricky Saints don't give a damn about Shawn Spears! 222 00:12:25,105 --> 00:12:27,704 He's here to whoop ass and win a title! 223 00:12:27,738 --> 00:12:30,638 [Corey] Saints has the opportunity and looks to make the most of it. 224 00:12:30,755 --> 00:12:33,771 [Vic] Oh! Spears taking over. 225 00:12:33,805 --> 00:12:36,305 And there's Izzi Dame with the title. No! 226 00:12:36,338 --> 00:12:39,055 [Corey] The distraction didn't pay off. Somehow, Saints survives. 227 00:12:39,088 --> 00:12:40,005 [Vic] Jensen out! 228 00:12:40,938 --> 00:12:43,338 Niko Vance just paid the price! 229 00:12:43,371 --> 00:12:46,171 Spears wants some! Saints is marching in! 230 00:12:46,204 --> 00:12:47,704 Spear! 231 00:12:48,738 --> 00:12:51,155 Roshambo! 232 00:12:53,105 --> 00:12:59,438 -[crowd] One! Two! Three! -[Corey] And new North American Champion! 233 00:12:59,471 --> 00:13:03,871 The revolution has arrived in NXT! 234 00:13:05,905 --> 00:13:08,171 -[Vic] Oh! -[Corey] Wait a minute! 235 00:13:08,905 --> 00:13:14,038 Ethan Page just stole the smile off the face of everyone in the NXT Universe, 236 00:13:14,071 --> 00:13:18,121 and the spotlight from Ricky Saints. 237 00:13:21,255 --> 00:13:25,255 [Vic] Well, I cannot wait to hear what is on this man's mind 238 00:13:25,288 --> 00:13:27,088 after what happened last week. 239 00:13:27,121 --> 00:13:31,555 The North American Champion, Ricky Saints, here, live, tonight. 240 00:13:31,588 --> 00:13:34,038 [hip-hop music playing] 241 00:13:34,988 --> 00:13:37,521 Those were getting me fired up. I don't know what your fancy is. 242 00:13:37,555 --> 00:13:39,588 I know Frazer was being a little harsh last week, 243 00:13:39,621 --> 00:13:41,271 but we should still watch Fraxiom's match. 244 00:13:41,305 --> 00:13:43,438 They are the tag team champions. 245 00:13:43,471 --> 00:13:45,621 There's gotta be something we could pick up. 246 00:13:45,655 --> 00:13:47,821 -Yo, what up, thick boys? -Fellas. 247 00:13:47,855 --> 00:13:49,638 -Brad Baylor. -Ricky Smokes. 248 00:13:49,671 --> 00:13:52,505 -The hottest tag team on WWE rolls. -[laughs] 249 00:13:52,538 --> 00:13:54,171 Yo, and Tank and Hank, right? 250 00:13:54,204 --> 00:13:56,388 Uh, Hank and Tank, but same thing, yeah. 251 00:13:56,421 --> 00:13:58,688 We heard you were going through a rough patch, 252 00:13:58,805 --> 00:14:01,704 and are looking for some advice from a successful tag team. 253 00:14:01,738 --> 00:14:04,538 Don't sweat it. Swipe Right would love to pay it forward. 254 00:14:04,571 --> 00:14:08,454 -So, tonight, after we beat Fraxiom… -Hundos! 255 00:14:08,488 --> 00:14:10,954 Yeah, we'll get back to you boys for a tight five. 256 00:14:10,988 --> 00:14:15,371 But for now, get your pens, get your papers, and take some notes. 257 00:14:15,405 --> 00:14:18,388 -Take some notes? -Who the heck-- 258 00:14:18,421 --> 00:14:21,571 We're not that desperate, are we? 259 00:14:22,438 --> 00:14:23,588 No, Hank. 260 00:14:24,821 --> 00:14:26,638 [Vic] I don't know if they are that desperate, 261 00:14:26,721 --> 00:14:30,738 but right now, Hank and Tank still just trying to figure it out. 262 00:14:30,771 --> 00:14:33,771 ["Never Slow Down" playing] 263 00:14:42,555 --> 00:14:43,388 [bell rings] 264 00:14:43,421 --> 00:14:48,771 [announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. 265 00:14:48,805 --> 00:14:55,255 Introducing first, they are the NXT Tag Team Champions, 266 00:14:55,288 --> 00:15:00,788 Nathan Frazer and Axiom! 267 00:15:00,821 --> 00:15:04,321 [Vic] Well, buckle up, because our NXT Tag Team Champions are here, 268 00:15:04,354 --> 00:15:06,871 and they're in action next. 269 00:15:10,655 --> 00:15:13,038 [presenter] Time for tonight's NXT Spotlight. 270 00:15:19,755 --> 00:15:21,738 Spears, we let you down last week. 271 00:15:21,771 --> 00:15:24,088 Ricky Saints has no idea what's coming his way. 272 00:15:24,121 --> 00:15:27,571 I swear to you, we're gonna do everything to get that North American Title back. 273 00:15:27,604 --> 00:15:30,538 -[Vance] Doesn't matter if Ethan Page-- -Just stop. 274 00:15:30,571 --> 00:15:33,838 I admire the passion. I do. 275 00:15:33,871 --> 00:15:37,871 Am I grateful that I won gold for the first time in my career here, 276 00:15:37,905 --> 00:15:41,771 that I'll be called a champion for the rest of my life? Yes. 277 00:15:41,805 --> 00:15:44,538 But that title is no longer the focus. 278 00:15:44,571 --> 00:15:47,505 It was the vessel that brought us, The Culling, together. 279 00:15:47,538 --> 00:15:50,104 Our bond was never about me and my success. 280 00:15:50,138 --> 00:15:52,271 It was always about yours. 281 00:15:53,938 --> 00:15:56,788 The focus now shifts to you, Izzi. 282 00:15:56,821 --> 00:16:00,771 Tonight, you qualify for the Women's North American Championship Ladder Match 283 00:16:00,805 --> 00:16:02,171 at Stand & Deliver. 284 00:16:02,204 --> 00:16:06,688 Don't dwell on what I lost, but focus on what you can achieve. 285 00:16:08,138 --> 00:16:09,071 Brooks, Niko, 286 00:16:09,871 --> 00:16:11,938 Hank and Tank are looking to find their way. 287 00:16:13,438 --> 00:16:15,021 Tonight, you ensure that they don't. 288 00:16:15,905 --> 00:16:17,805 [sinister instrumental music playing] 289 00:16:19,488 --> 00:16:21,488 It was always about you three shining. 290 00:16:23,588 --> 00:16:24,938 And it all starts tonight. 291 00:16:31,655 --> 00:16:33,055 [Vic] Could be a big night. 292 00:16:33,871 --> 00:16:34,905 for The Culling. 293 00:16:35,921 --> 00:16:40,104 Right now, it's time for the NXT Tag Team Champions in action. 294 00:16:40,738 --> 00:16:43,071 -[dance music playing] -[audience cheering] 295 00:16:48,305 --> 00:16:52,971 [Mike] And their opponents, Brad Baylor, Ricky Smokes, 296 00:16:53,005 --> 00:16:56,155 Swipe Right! 297 00:16:56,188 --> 00:16:58,721 [Vic] While Booker fist bumps over here in the air, 298 00:16:58,755 --> 00:17:02,688 let's talk about these two superstars, Swipe Right. 299 00:17:02,721 --> 00:17:06,905 They have been making waves on WWE Evolve. 300 00:17:09,121 --> 00:17:13,454 Of course, you can see new episodes every single Wednesday. 301 00:17:13,488 --> 00:17:16,338 They believe they're the biggest stars on that show. 302 00:17:16,371 --> 00:17:20,504 And there's no doubt, Corey, this is a huge opportunity. 303 00:17:20,538 --> 00:17:22,988 [Corey] I've got a few glimpses of what Swipe Right are capable of 304 00:17:23,021 --> 00:17:24,305 inside the ring. 305 00:17:24,338 --> 00:17:26,971 Outside, I encountered them very briefly earlier today. 306 00:17:27,004 --> 00:17:29,254 And I don't know that I've ever been more annoyed 307 00:17:29,288 --> 00:17:31,571 by a couple of grown men in my life. 308 00:17:31,604 --> 00:17:35,071 I tried to speak to these guys, it was like trying to talk to an Internet meme. 309 00:17:35,105 --> 00:17:37,205 Everything was bro-bro and hundo. 310 00:17:37,238 --> 00:17:39,638 I don't know what the hell they were saying to me, Vic. 311 00:17:39,671 --> 00:17:42,521 [Vic] So this isn't a duo you would've teamed with back in the day? 312 00:17:42,555 --> 00:17:45,004 [Corey] I'm telling you, these guys give me Ratliff Brothers vibe 313 00:17:45,038 --> 00:17:46,688 from The White Lotus. It's a little weird. 314 00:17:46,721 --> 00:17:48,905 [Booker] You said they're not confident. They are. 315 00:17:48,938 --> 00:17:51,355 -[Corey] No, I didn't. -I'm talking about over the top. 316 00:17:51,388 --> 00:17:55,004 This team has the mentality to take it to the next level. 317 00:17:55,504 --> 00:17:56,521 [Vic exclaims] 318 00:17:56,555 --> 00:17:57,888 [Booker] You see that? 319 00:17:57,921 --> 00:18:00,371 [Vic] Smoke's coming out hot. You're only saying that, Booker, 320 00:18:00,405 --> 00:18:04,571 because both these WWE ID talents have competed at Reality of Wrestling. 321 00:18:04,605 --> 00:18:07,521 [Booker] They have. Came down and got some expert tutelage. 322 00:18:07,555 --> 00:18:08,705 [Vic] Uh-oh. 323 00:18:08,738 --> 00:18:09,971 -[Corey] Boom! -[Vic] Oh! 324 00:18:10,004 --> 00:18:11,171 [Booker] Right there… 325 00:18:11,205 --> 00:18:14,371 [Vic] That's Brad Baylor into the cover, an evil-looking Matt Damon, 326 00:18:14,405 --> 00:18:16,221 and he wasn't able to get the three. 327 00:18:16,254 --> 00:18:19,371 He's the more chill of the two, just 20 years old. 328 00:18:19,405 --> 00:18:22,471 And look at the height on that drop kick from Ricky Smokes, 329 00:18:22,504 --> 00:18:25,338 who's technically the hothead of the team. 330 00:18:25,371 --> 00:18:27,405 [Booker] He reminds me of me. 331 00:18:28,254 --> 00:18:30,188 -[Vic] Who? -With that drop kick. Beautiful. 332 00:18:30,221 --> 00:18:32,288 [Vic] When did you throw a drop kick that high? 333 00:18:32,321 --> 00:18:35,171 -[Corey] Cover here, by Smokes. -[Booker] …Booker T, come on. 334 00:18:35,205 --> 00:18:37,238 [Vic] Thank you for covering that, because that was… 335 00:18:37,971 --> 00:18:38,905 Stay out! 336 00:18:39,671 --> 00:18:40,804 [Vic] If watch Booker T 337 00:18:40,838 --> 00:18:43,105 to see if he ever got that high on a drop kick in his life. 338 00:18:43,138 --> 00:18:44,621 -[Booker] Boom! -[Vic] Nice kick, though, 339 00:18:44,655 --> 00:18:45,821 from Nathan Frazer. 340 00:18:45,855 --> 00:18:48,754 And Frazer had a great match this past Friday on SmackDown 341 00:18:48,788 --> 00:18:50,405 against the debuting Rey Fenix. 342 00:18:50,438 --> 00:18:52,371 [Corey] Wonder if Frazer's still feeling the effects 343 00:18:52,405 --> 00:18:54,638 of being driven on the top of his head. 344 00:18:54,671 --> 00:18:56,288 Absolutely brutal. 345 00:18:56,321 --> 00:18:59,421 [Vic] Axiom coming in, there is Fraxiom, the Tag Team Champion, 346 00:18:59,455 --> 00:19:03,871 averaging 350 combined days as champion 347 00:19:03,905 --> 00:19:07,955 closing in on the second longest combined days as title holders. 348 00:19:07,988 --> 00:19:10,521 [Corey] As talented as Swipe Right might be, 349 00:19:10,554 --> 00:19:14,004 Fraxiom, quite simply, function on a whole different level. 350 00:19:14,038 --> 00:19:15,605 -[Vic] Uh-oh. -[Corey] Incoming! 351 00:19:15,638 --> 00:19:16,971 [Booker] Oh, yes! 352 00:19:17,721 --> 00:19:19,938 -[Vic] Frazer taking out Smokes. -[Corey] He said one more! 353 00:19:19,971 --> 00:19:21,504 Axiom back at it! 354 00:19:21,538 --> 00:19:23,338 Frazer hitting the gas, 355 00:19:23,371 --> 00:19:25,221 looking for double or nothing! 356 00:19:25,254 --> 00:19:29,638 [Booker speaking indistinctly] 357 00:19:29,671 --> 00:19:32,004 On the dot training, that's what this is, brah! 358 00:19:32,038 --> 00:19:36,238 [Vic] This is fast break offensive, Book, as you listen… 359 00:19:36,271 --> 00:19:37,538 [crowd chanting] NXT! 360 00:19:38,071 --> 00:19:39,405 …to the NXT Universe, 361 00:19:39,438 --> 00:19:44,021 You've stated all… all pairings have arguments. 362 00:19:44,054 --> 00:19:46,238 They're trying to work through theirs each and every week. 363 00:19:46,271 --> 00:19:48,521 [Booker] Now, it's a little different with Axiom and Frazer. 364 00:19:48,554 --> 00:19:50,504 I mean, these guys go behind each other's backs 365 00:19:50,538 --> 00:19:52,405 sneaking, trying to get title shots. 366 00:19:52,438 --> 00:19:54,238 It wasn't like that with me and my brother. 367 00:19:54,271 --> 00:19:55,304 [Corey and Vic] Oh! 368 00:19:55,338 --> 00:19:57,754 [Vic] What a spear from Smokes, into the cover, 369 00:19:57,788 --> 00:19:59,355 hooks both legs in a near fall. 370 00:19:59,388 --> 00:20:02,855 That was a blind tag that Axiom didn't even realize. 371 00:20:02,888 --> 00:20:04,171 Heads up by Smokes. 372 00:20:04,205 --> 00:20:06,538 [Corey] Maybe a little overconfidence from the champions, 373 00:20:06,571 --> 00:20:08,905 maybe not giving Swipe Right quite enough credit. 374 00:20:08,938 --> 00:20:11,788 [Vic] Swipe Right, part of the vanity project 375 00:20:11,821 --> 00:20:15,471 along with Zayda Steel, Bryce Donovan, Jackson Drake. 376 00:20:17,971 --> 00:20:21,205 -But look at this! Springboard X-Factor! -[Booker] Oh, baby! 377 00:20:21,238 --> 00:20:23,838 [Vic] Into the cover, center of the ring, and another near fall. 378 00:20:23,871 --> 00:20:27,088 And, Graves, can you imagine what a victory would do 379 00:20:27,121 --> 00:20:30,721 for Swipe Right to come in here and beat the NXT Tag Team Champions? 380 00:20:30,754 --> 00:20:34,088 [Corey] We know, they're not lacking in confidence, 381 00:20:34,121 --> 00:20:36,438 as we look again at that epic spear delivered 382 00:20:36,471 --> 00:20:37,705 by Ricky Smokes. 383 00:20:37,738 --> 00:20:40,138 I'm still trying to figure out if he's any relation to Julius. 384 00:20:40,171 --> 00:20:42,605 But either way, Swipe Right are extremely effective 385 00:20:42,638 --> 00:20:44,121 against the Tag Champs. 386 00:20:44,155 --> 00:20:45,605 But Axiom just turned the tides! 387 00:20:45,638 --> 00:20:48,788 Baylor tagging out, coming right back in at Smokes. 388 00:20:48,821 --> 00:20:52,038 -[Corey] I like this, not gonna lie. -They won you over in one night? 389 00:20:52,938 --> 00:20:55,938 [Corey] It's a little early to say that for sure, but, oh, baby! 390 00:20:55,971 --> 00:21:00,171 [Vic] I can already picture Graves on high drive with Swipe Right after NXT. 391 00:21:00,205 --> 00:21:01,538 [Corey] Trying to get me in trouble? 392 00:21:02,405 --> 00:21:03,871 [Vic] Axiom makes the tag, 393 00:21:03,905 --> 00:21:06,804 and I think Swipe Right might be in a little trouble, 394 00:21:06,838 --> 00:21:09,438 because there comes Nathan Frazer. 395 00:21:10,455 --> 00:21:12,838 [Corey] Moves like a blur, strikes like a cobra. 396 00:21:13,771 --> 00:21:15,405 [Vic] Right back in, swing and a miss. 397 00:21:15,438 --> 00:21:16,971 -Whoa! -[Booker] Oh! 398 00:21:17,004 --> 00:21:19,004 [Vic] Got one, got two. 399 00:21:19,038 --> 00:21:20,254 [Booker] You kiddin' me? 400 00:21:21,205 --> 00:21:23,438 [Corey] Unbelievable. 401 00:21:23,471 --> 00:21:25,771 [Vic] Swooping around, coming right back in, 402 00:21:25,804 --> 00:21:28,504 Standing shooting star, connects, cover. 403 00:21:28,538 --> 00:21:31,221 Near fall, ooh! 404 00:21:31,254 --> 00:21:34,438 Boy, that was close. 405 00:21:34,471 --> 00:21:36,271 [Booker] Pretty resilient from Smokes, 406 00:21:36,304 --> 00:21:39,105 this team is showing me a little something. 407 00:21:39,138 --> 00:21:41,671 Can you imagine this team winning tonight? 408 00:21:41,705 --> 00:21:42,754 Can you imagine that? 409 00:21:42,788 --> 00:21:44,988 First time here on NXT, can you imagine that? 410 00:21:45,021 --> 00:21:46,588 [Corey] You may not have to imagine, Book, 411 00:21:46,621 --> 00:21:49,771 -but Frazer looking to seal the deal. -[Vic] Rolling right through somehow. 412 00:21:49,804 --> 00:21:52,905 Right back to his feet. Axiom is now the legal superstar. 413 00:21:52,938 --> 00:21:54,504 This is fast paced. 414 00:21:54,538 --> 00:21:56,971 -[Corey] Oh! -[Vic] Kicked, drop, was Axiom. 415 00:21:57,004 --> 00:21:59,071 Frazer coming in, he gets caught by Baylor. 416 00:21:59,105 --> 00:22:00,205 Baylor, jumping knee, 417 00:22:00,238 --> 00:22:03,655 or excuse me, off the jumping knee from Smokes into the double underarm. 418 00:22:03,688 --> 00:22:05,071 And look at this. 419 00:22:05,105 --> 00:22:07,205 -[Booker] Do it! Cover him. -[Vic] Tag team continuity. 420 00:22:07,238 --> 00:22:09,205 And now you hear Baylor screaming at Smokes, 421 00:22:09,238 --> 00:22:10,871 they got the champions on the ropes. 422 00:22:10,905 --> 00:22:12,321 Axiom is legal. 423 00:22:13,938 --> 00:22:15,421 -Swipe right. -[Brad] Come on, Ricky! 424 00:22:15,455 --> 00:22:17,671 [Corey] This is gonna be a huge upset, guys. 425 00:22:17,705 --> 00:22:21,304 [Vic] Looking for a statement win, and Axiom able to slip around. 426 00:22:21,338 --> 00:22:23,271 Super kick under the jaw. 427 00:22:23,304 --> 00:22:26,788 Tag was made, and the champions right back in. 428 00:22:26,821 --> 00:22:30,438 Axiom going to the top. Ricky Smokes, he's caught. 429 00:22:30,938 --> 00:22:35,205 Axiom looking for that Super Spanish fly. 430 00:22:35,238 --> 00:22:37,355 Tag was made, Frazer's legal. 431 00:22:38,371 --> 00:22:41,571 And he's swinging for that patented Phoenix Splash. 432 00:22:41,605 --> 00:22:43,004 -[Corey] Bam! -[Vic] Connects. 433 00:22:43,038 --> 00:22:46,105 Baylor, golden ratio, wipes him out! 434 00:22:46,138 --> 00:22:47,338 And the Houdinis 435 00:22:47,371 --> 00:22:50,088 -of the tag team division do it again. -[bell ringing] 436 00:22:50,121 --> 00:22:51,205 [rock music playing] 437 00:22:51,238 --> 00:22:56,471 [Mike] Here are your winners, the NXT Tag Team Champions, 438 00:22:57,121 --> 00:23:01,671 Axiom and Nathan Frazer. 439 00:23:01,705 --> 00:23:03,338 [Corey] Credit where it's due, 440 00:23:03,371 --> 00:23:07,155 give all of it to Swipe Right for a very strong showing. 441 00:23:07,188 --> 00:23:11,554 But a reminder from the NXT Tag Team Champions, Fraxiom, 442 00:23:11,588 --> 00:23:16,321 that they are simply unmatched when it comes to teamwork. 443 00:23:16,355 --> 00:23:18,871 The combination Phoenix Splash, 444 00:23:18,905 --> 00:23:21,988 Axiom with a golden ratio just for insurance. 445 00:23:22,021 --> 00:23:25,905 Another impressive outing in a seemingly endless series. 446 00:23:25,938 --> 00:23:29,071 [Vic] Have to think what is on the mind of Hank and Tank 447 00:23:29,105 --> 00:23:31,754 as the champions pick up more momentum. 448 00:23:31,788 --> 00:23:32,888 [Corey speaks indistinctly] 449 00:23:34,488 --> 00:23:36,655 -You do not deserve that opportunity. -Not at all. 450 00:23:36,688 --> 00:23:38,705 -Did you guys hear the news? -I sure did. 451 00:23:38,738 --> 00:23:40,771 Ava said that Fatal Influence gets a qualifier. 452 00:23:40,804 --> 00:23:43,238 So obviously I'm taking it and getting my title back. 453 00:23:43,971 --> 00:23:45,705 Yeah, absolutely not. 454 00:23:45,738 --> 00:23:47,921 You already had that title and you failed to keep it. 455 00:23:47,955 --> 00:23:49,321 So I'm gonna step up and be-- 456 00:23:49,355 --> 00:23:53,088 Last time I checked, you were busy getting super-kicked in the face on the outside. 457 00:23:53,121 --> 00:23:55,721 Actually, it'll be neither of you. 458 00:23:55,754 --> 00:23:57,321 It's gonna be me this time. 459 00:23:57,888 --> 00:23:59,504 You guys will be there for me, right? 460 00:24:01,004 --> 00:24:02,221 What just happened? 461 00:24:02,254 --> 00:24:03,338 I don't know. 462 00:24:05,905 --> 00:24:07,705 [Corey] In a matter of moments, we'll find out 463 00:24:07,771 --> 00:24:10,621 who will join Zaria and Kelani Jordan 464 00:24:10,671 --> 00:24:14,838 in the six woman NXT Women's North American Championship 465 00:24:15,004 --> 00:24:16,121 ladder match. 466 00:24:16,304 --> 00:24:17,788 Come stand and deliver. 467 00:24:17,888 --> 00:24:20,888 [Vic] And for Jazmyn Nyx, a member of Fatal Influence, 468 00:24:20,988 --> 00:24:24,554 she is looking to punch her ticket to Las Vegas. 469 00:24:25,254 --> 00:24:27,971 [Sol's theme playing] 470 00:24:34,371 --> 00:24:35,638 [crowd cheering] 471 00:24:38,054 --> 00:24:41,955 [announcer] And her opponent accompanied by Zaria. 472 00:24:42,388 --> 00:24:46,621 Sol Ruca 473 00:24:46,788 --> 00:24:50,254 [Vic] And Graves, Sol Ruca is going to be extra motivated 474 00:24:50,504 --> 00:24:53,188 due to her tag team partner that is here, ringside with her. 475 00:24:53,271 --> 00:24:56,304 That being Zaria, who you just mentioned qualified last week 476 00:24:56,371 --> 00:24:58,188 for the ladder match at stand and deliver, 477 00:24:58,271 --> 00:25:00,271 [Corey] I don't think you should need extra motivation. 478 00:25:00,338 --> 00:25:02,638 This is a career altering opportunity 479 00:25:02,721 --> 00:25:05,205 in front of all of these women come stand and deliver. 480 00:25:05,271 --> 00:25:07,021 I think Sol Ruca if she's truly 481 00:25:07,054 --> 00:25:10,038 deserving of being a future North American women's champion. 482 00:25:10,105 --> 00:25:12,855 She should have all the motivation that she needs already. 483 00:25:12,938 --> 00:25:16,171 [Vic] There's a lot on her plate Graves because Sol Ruca has a number one 484 00:25:16,254 --> 00:25:19,571 contender ship matchup on WWE Speed tomorrow, 485 00:25:21,171 --> 00:25:22,488 [Corey] One on one with Michin, 486 00:25:22,521 --> 00:25:24,754 the winner earns a championship opportunity 487 00:25:24,855 --> 00:25:28,721 against the poison pixie Candice LeRae for the Speed Women's Championship. 488 00:25:29,071 --> 00:25:31,754 [Vic] Oh! This is the first of two qualifying matches here tonight. 489 00:25:31,838 --> 00:25:33,455 Live on NXT and Book. 490 00:25:33,538 --> 00:25:38,638 Are you ready to admit that Sol Ruca Zaria have bonded over trying the activities? 491 00:25:39,054 --> 00:25:40,605 Of the other ice cream. 492 00:25:40,638 --> 00:25:42,171 [Booker] No, no, I can agree with that. 493 00:25:42,254 --> 00:25:44,871 But right now, at the top of that ladder, 494 00:25:44,955 --> 00:25:48,488 those two women, it's all about the North American Championship. 495 00:25:48,554 --> 00:25:50,304 What do I say, it's about Jackson what? 496 00:25:50,421 --> 00:25:52,138 [Corey] Championships. 497 00:25:52,205 --> 00:25:54,754 I've been listening Book I've been paying attention. 498 00:25:54,838 --> 00:25:56,121 [Vic] Oh! Sol Ruca. 499 00:25:56,188 --> 00:25:57,471 [Booker] Vic, you missed that. 500 00:25:57,538 --> 00:25:59,321 [Vic] I've been listening to the same sound bite 501 00:25:59,355 --> 00:26:01,721 every single Tuesday for four years now. 502 00:26:01,955 --> 00:26:04,405 As Ruca to the top, landing on her feet. 503 00:26:04,471 --> 00:26:06,855 Is that athleticism that she shows. 504 00:26:06,921 --> 00:26:09,621 [Corey] Oh! That marks the spot. 505 00:26:09,855 --> 00:26:14,121 Gravity defying, mind bending athleticism from Sol Ruca. 506 00:26:14,688 --> 00:26:17,554 We have to remember it was Stephanie Vaquer who was out here earlier 507 00:26:17,638 --> 00:26:19,938 for the Women's North American Championship. 508 00:26:20,004 --> 00:26:21,754 To elevate the locker room. 509 00:26:21,838 --> 00:26:23,638 To help the locker room evolve. 510 00:26:23,671 --> 00:26:26,821 And one of these two women will head to stand and deliver 511 00:26:26,905 --> 00:26:29,605 nice soup plex and there again, Sol Ruca 512 00:26:29,688 --> 00:26:33,671 continuing into the winning combination, shoulders down in the near fall. 513 00:26:34,688 --> 00:26:36,655 [Vic] Sol was in the inaugural ladder match 514 00:26:36,738 --> 00:26:39,321 to crown the first ever women's North American Championship. 515 00:26:39,405 --> 00:26:41,621 Remember that one but back at battleground. 516 00:26:41,705 --> 00:26:43,638 [Booker] Yeah, I admire Sol Ruca right now. 517 00:26:43,671 --> 00:26:45,754 She's doing a hell of a job, but one thing she's doing 518 00:26:45,838 --> 00:26:48,254 that I really don't like and that's admiring her work 519 00:26:48,338 --> 00:26:51,871 after she hit a big shot on this thing could be over with already. 520 00:26:51,921 --> 00:26:52,788 I really believe that. 521 00:26:52,888 --> 00:26:56,421 [Vic] Battleground returns this May when WWE takes over Tampa Memorial. 522 00:26:56,521 --> 00:26:59,638 Damn! we get two feet to the face. 523 00:26:59,738 --> 00:27:04,188 And Jazmyn Nyx now, springboard right into this match 524 00:27:04,271 --> 00:27:05,871 and what a knee into the chest. 525 00:27:05,938 --> 00:27:10,588 [Booker] Got to love the Nyx is calling her shots. I love it man. 526 00:27:10,754 --> 00:27:14,238 [Vic] Trio is having hands full that being fatal influence on TNA 527 00:27:14,455 --> 00:27:17,054 Brook, some might be questioning. Are they focusing on the wrong thing? 528 00:27:17,138 --> 00:27:19,705 [Booker] I would say that man this called the takeover man. 529 00:27:19,888 --> 00:27:21,705 Fatal influence they want more. 530 00:27:21,788 --> 00:27:22,721 They want more. 531 00:27:22,804 --> 00:27:23,988 You got to love it, man. 532 00:27:24,071 --> 00:27:27,888 [Vic] And it was Jazmyn Nyx who made that executive decision before this match up. 533 00:27:28,605 --> 00:27:31,754 No doubt Graves is the biggest opportunity in her career, 534 00:27:31,838 --> 00:27:34,804 [Corey] And you got to respect the fact-- beautiful, perfect by Nyx, 535 00:27:35,155 --> 00:27:36,721 the Jazmyn Nyx had the wherewithal 536 00:27:36,804 --> 00:27:39,621 and the guts to call her own shot to say " my time." 537 00:27:39,705 --> 00:27:42,388 [Vic] And how about the combination offense off the perfect plex 538 00:27:42,421 --> 00:27:46,754 able to transition into the submission own athleticism. 539 00:27:47,271 --> 00:27:51,571 And in this ring right now, Jazmyn Nyx has taken control of Sol Ruca. 540 00:27:51,655 --> 00:27:55,071 And you can see the agony on the face of Ruca in this moment. 541 00:27:55,155 --> 00:27:58,121 [Corey] A ton of pressure being applied to the neck of Sol Ruca 542 00:27:58,205 --> 00:28:00,271 while Jazmyn Nyx locked into the bridge. 543 00:28:00,521 --> 00:28:02,138 Very, very effective offense. 544 00:28:02,705 --> 00:28:05,071 Here comes Nyx to pour some more punishment. 545 00:28:05,155 --> 00:28:06,788 Running soccer style, kick. 546 00:28:07,188 --> 00:28:10,571 [Vic] Into the cover to advance to Las Vegas and another near fall book. 547 00:28:10,655 --> 00:28:12,905 Booker it appears the rest of fatal influence 548 00:28:12,988 --> 00:28:15,471 seems to be OK with how this matchup is playing out. 549 00:28:15,554 --> 00:28:18,205 As Fallon Henley, who said she wanted to get her title back, 550 00:28:18,288 --> 00:28:21,438 it was Jacy Jayne who said it was her time, but no, it was Jazmyn Nyx 551 00:28:21,488 --> 00:28:22,705 who was rising to the occasion. 552 00:28:22,738 --> 00:28:24,788 [Booker] You talking about the pro right Fallon Henley? 553 00:28:24,838 --> 00:28:27,071 We're talking about the rock star Jacy Jayne. 554 00:28:27,105 --> 00:28:30,038 They know it's time for Jazmyn Nyx. 555 00:28:30,121 --> 00:28:32,271 It's time for her to shine here tonight. 556 00:28:32,504 --> 00:28:36,304 Move to that ladder match stand and deliver. 557 00:28:36,388 --> 00:28:37,655 You got to love it, man. 558 00:28:37,738 --> 00:28:39,971 [Vic] High impact offense from Sol Ruca. 559 00:28:40,021 --> 00:28:40,871 [crowd chanting] 560 00:28:40,905 --> 00:28:42,605 [Corey] Ruca desperation able to flex 561 00:28:42,638 --> 00:28:44,671 a little bit of power when she needed it most. 562 00:28:45,155 --> 00:28:47,205 Throw Jazmyn face first into the canvas, 563 00:28:47,238 --> 00:28:49,688 but does Sol have enough left in the tank to recover? 564 00:28:49,838 --> 00:28:51,121 And get back on top of this. 565 00:28:51,205 --> 00:28:53,471 [Vic] This is a pivotal point in this match up, 566 00:28:53,554 --> 00:28:57,221 so much hanging in the balance, a trip to WrestleMania Saturday. 567 00:28:57,304 --> 00:29:01,705 To stand and deliver to the opportunity to call yourself a champion. 568 00:29:01,788 --> 00:29:05,538 That being the Women's North American title beyond that to help set the tone 569 00:29:05,621 --> 00:29:08,521 for the entire weekend, that is WrestleMania. 570 00:29:08,621 --> 00:29:11,405 NXT does it best gonna set the bar high? 571 00:29:11,488 --> 00:29:12,721 You don't want to miss it. 572 00:29:12,804 --> 00:29:16,071 [Corey] Can you imagine what Sol Ruca will do with more experience having 573 00:29:16,105 --> 00:29:18,021 that first ladder match under her belt? 574 00:29:18,054 --> 00:29:19,905 If she's in this matchup, come Vegas. 575 00:29:19,938 --> 00:29:22,788 [Booker] Sol Ruca just needs to be in the right place at the right time. 576 00:29:22,821 --> 00:29:24,338 Truest me it is going to happen for. 577 00:29:24,488 --> 00:29:26,871 -[Corey] Oh! Wow! -[Booker] Wow! 578 00:29:27,321 --> 00:29:28,605 [Vic] What do you call that Grace? 579 00:29:28,638 --> 00:29:30,471 [Corey] There was a backpack stunner coming in. 580 00:29:30,504 --> 00:29:32,071 [Vic] Big knee to the jaw, into the cover 581 00:29:32,121 --> 00:29:34,638 to head to LA's Vegas and a near fall. 582 00:29:34,721 --> 00:29:37,655 And look, we've got to give credit to Jazmyn Nyx. 583 00:29:37,855 --> 00:29:40,021 Right now for continuing the fight. 584 00:29:40,105 --> 00:29:42,471 But look at fatal influence here on the outside. 585 00:29:42,538 --> 00:29:43,488 [Booker] Oh! Yeah. 586 00:29:43,571 --> 00:29:45,304 [Corey] Keep your eyes on the pro Book. 587 00:29:45,771 --> 00:29:47,221 -[Vic] Obviously -[Corey] Fallon Henley 588 00:29:47,321 --> 00:29:49,554 numbers advantage for fatal influence 589 00:29:50,171 --> 00:29:51,554 and Jacy getting in the face of the-- 590 00:29:51,605 --> 00:29:53,588 Oh! Nyx kick, Nyx kick. 591 00:29:53,721 --> 00:29:55,438 -[Vic] That it guys. -[Corey] Between the eyes. 592 00:29:55,504 --> 00:29:57,221 [Vic] Cover! No! 593 00:29:57,405 --> 00:29:59,955 -[Corey] Wow! -[Vic] To the shock and awe. 594 00:30:00,554 --> 00:30:02,121 Of Jazmyn Nyx. 595 00:30:02,254 --> 00:30:03,271 [Booker] Stay on the gas. 596 00:30:03,438 --> 00:30:05,105 [Vic] And Jazmyn taking her eye 597 00:30:05,254 --> 00:30:07,321 [Corey] Off Sol Ruca, for a moment coming back in, 598 00:30:07,355 --> 00:30:09,155 inside cradle shoulders are down 599 00:30:09,271 --> 00:30:10,121 and another near fall. 600 00:30:10,171 --> 00:30:12,205 [Vic] Nyx was maybe looking for a little guidance 601 00:30:12,288 --> 00:30:13,838 from the outside from Fallon Henley. 602 00:30:13,905 --> 00:30:16,688 Another big Jacy Jayne, able to connect Sol 603 00:30:16,771 --> 00:30:18,671 coming right back with one of her own. 604 00:30:18,754 --> 00:30:20,571 [Corey] This for the opportunity of a lifetime. 605 00:30:20,804 --> 00:30:22,321 Oh! Sol snatcher! 606 00:30:22,521 --> 00:30:23,788 Sol snatcher! 607 00:30:23,938 --> 00:30:25,004 Cover! 608 00:30:26,054 --> 00:30:28,188 And another Sol is snatched. 609 00:30:28,338 --> 00:30:30,938 Sol is headed to stand and deliver. 610 00:30:31,455 --> 00:30:33,105 [announcer] Here is your winner. 611 00:30:33,205 --> 00:30:37,788 Sol Ruca. 612 00:30:37,855 --> 00:30:38,888 [Sol's theme playing] 613 00:30:38,971 --> 00:30:42,738 [Vic] What a moment as Sol joins her partner, 614 00:30:42,821 --> 00:30:44,921 Zaria, Kelani Jordan. 615 00:30:45,054 --> 00:30:49,238 Who will lead, stand and deliver as champion. 616 00:30:49,388 --> 00:30:50,721 [Sol's theme playing] 617 00:30:50,855 --> 00:30:51,888 [crowd cheering] 618 00:30:52,038 --> 00:30:53,054 [music playing] 619 00:30:53,155 --> 00:30:54,405 Excuse me, Je'Von. 620 00:30:54,488 --> 00:30:57,288 At stand and deliver, it's you against Trick Williams 621 00:30:57,371 --> 00:30:59,971 and Oba Femi for the NXT each championship. 622 00:31:00,054 --> 00:31:02,421 But tonight you take on DarkState with Trick-- 623 00:31:02,455 --> 00:31:04,955 I'm sorry, Sarah I'm sorry, but I called this. 624 00:31:05,421 --> 00:31:07,605 All right, I knew DarkState was gonna be a problem. 625 00:31:07,688 --> 00:31:09,804 And if Trick and Oba will listen to me in the first place, 626 00:31:09,921 --> 00:31:11,571 we wouldn't be in this situation. 627 00:31:11,871 --> 00:31:13,988 They keep trying to what, little bro me? 628 00:31:14,155 --> 00:31:17,355 But in less than two weeks, I'm coming for the next championship. 629 00:31:18,004 --> 00:31:19,304 All right? I don't have a… 630 00:31:19,771 --> 00:31:23,655 a… a era or I'm not a ruler. 631 00:31:24,221 --> 00:31:27,071 And honestly, I don't want to be like neither one of them. 632 00:31:27,438 --> 00:31:30,388 All right, I dropped Oba not once, but twice. 633 00:31:30,938 --> 00:31:34,321 And Trick, he's trying to snuff out my potential before sparce. 634 00:31:35,488 --> 00:31:36,554 And that's cool. 635 00:31:36,905 --> 00:31:38,504 But I'll take this step by step. 636 00:31:39,054 --> 00:31:39,888 All right. 637 00:31:39,971 --> 00:31:43,488 Tonight it's DarkState and stand deliver. 638 00:31:43,571 --> 00:31:44,871 It's the NXT championship. 639 00:31:45,771 --> 00:31:46,688 I appreciate ya. 640 00:31:47,705 --> 00:31:48,671 Good luck to you. 641 00:31:48,955 --> 00:31:52,088 Je'Von Evans in a six man tag later tonight. 642 00:31:52,121 --> 00:31:54,721 But coming up next, Hank and Tank versus The Culling. 643 00:31:59,254 --> 00:32:02,988 Giulia! Giulia, Why did you drop what many believe was your best friend? 644 00:32:05,071 --> 00:32:06,254 Stand and Deliver. 645 00:32:06,771 --> 00:32:07,804 No friends. 646 00:32:08,971 --> 00:32:10,288 Rematch. 647 00:32:10,321 --> 00:32:12,438 [crowd cheering] 648 00:32:13,088 --> 00:32:14,421 [commentators exclaim] 649 00:32:14,455 --> 00:32:15,554 [bell dings] 650 00:32:15,588 --> 00:32:20,804 [announcer] The following contest is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one-fall. 651 00:32:20,838 --> 00:32:24,438 Introducing first, Hank Walker, Tank Ledger… 652 00:32:24,471 --> 00:32:28,038 Hank and Tank! 653 00:32:28,071 --> 00:32:30,438 [Vic] I don't want to take anything away from the Belly Bandits, 654 00:32:30,471 --> 00:32:33,004 but what will Ava do now? 655 00:32:33,038 --> 00:32:35,804 You just heard from the former NXT Women's Champion. 656 00:32:35,838 --> 00:32:39,405 [Booker T] What the hell you think she signed the damn contract, huh? 657 00:32:39,438 --> 00:32:41,338 [man] Truth will ultimately prevail. 658 00:32:42,421 --> 00:32:44,504 -[Vic] Looking like a former GM… -But there is pain 659 00:32:44,538 --> 00:32:45,871 bringing it to light. 660 00:32:45,905 --> 00:32:47,655 [echoing] …bringing it to light. 661 00:32:47,688 --> 00:32:50,688 [The Culling entrance theme playing] 662 00:33:06,405 --> 00:33:10,338 [announcer] And their opponents representing The Culling, 663 00:33:11,105 --> 00:33:15,705 Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance! 664 00:33:16,471 --> 00:33:18,338 [Vic] Now we heard from Shawn Spears. 665 00:33:19,171 --> 00:33:21,971 But, Graves, I want to know, did The Culling… 666 00:33:22,738 --> 00:33:24,754 these two gentlemen and Izzi Dame, 667 00:33:24,788 --> 00:33:28,221 did they let Shawn Spears down last week in that main event? 668 00:33:28,254 --> 00:33:29,605 [Corey] Why are you asking me, Vic? 669 00:33:29,638 --> 00:33:32,788 We heard from Spears himself a matter of moments ago 670 00:33:32,821 --> 00:33:35,688 that the plan all along has been to advance 671 00:33:35,721 --> 00:33:38,938 the career of The Culling, every member. 672 00:33:38,971 --> 00:33:40,754 It's not about Spears anymore. 673 00:33:40,788 --> 00:33:44,188 Right now, it's about Niko Vance and Brooks Jensen. 674 00:33:44,221 --> 00:33:47,371 [Vic] Well, do you buy that, that Shawn Spears is worried about others? 675 00:33:47,405 --> 00:33:52,088 [Booker T] How many times have I told you? Shawn Spears, he's known to me as the GPS. 676 00:33:52,121 --> 00:33:54,705 You just lock in the coor-- Oops. 677 00:33:54,738 --> 00:33:58,188 [Vic] Well, tag team action here and now, and it's Hank and Tank, Graves, 678 00:33:58,221 --> 00:34:00,838 who are… What do you say, trying to put it together? 679 00:34:00,871 --> 00:34:02,621 I don't know what to say about them. 680 00:34:02,655 --> 00:34:05,571 [Corey] Hank and Tank are undergoing an identity crisis right now. 681 00:34:05,605 --> 00:34:09,138 Both guys have the raw tools to be stars here in this business. 682 00:34:09,171 --> 00:34:11,688 They've got high impact, high energy. 683 00:34:11,721 --> 00:34:14,038 The fact is, these guys are just so worried about who they are 684 00:34:14,071 --> 00:34:17,005 and what everybody else thinks about them. They just need to do themselves. 685 00:34:17,038 --> 00:34:18,838 -Do you guys. -[Vic] That's a great point. 686 00:34:18,871 --> 00:34:20,771 [Booker T] Cover, damn it! What's he thinking about? 687 00:34:20,804 --> 00:34:23,871 [Vic] Well, Book, are they overthinking everything at this point 688 00:34:23,904 --> 00:34:24,938 -that Hank-- -[Corey] Whoa! 689 00:34:24,971 --> 00:34:27,838 [Booker T] Overthinking? I don't think they're overthinking. 690 00:34:27,871 --> 00:34:29,404 I think they be winning right now. 691 00:34:29,438 --> 00:34:31,338 It's all about aggression with these two. 692 00:34:31,371 --> 00:34:34,054 They're not gonna win matches on aggression alone. 693 00:34:34,088 --> 00:34:35,154 That's not gonna happen. 694 00:34:35,188 --> 00:34:37,904 [Vic] That was the Hardy's machine guns, pretty deadly. 695 00:34:37,938 --> 00:34:40,088 I mean, even swiped right tonight. 696 00:34:40,121 --> 00:34:44,954 Graves, maybe Fraxiom and their tough love was right all along about these two. 697 00:34:44,988 --> 00:34:48,088 [Corey] Time will tell, but right now, Hank and Tank in complete control. 698 00:34:48,121 --> 00:34:52,338 Double team offense incoming, but Niko Vance holding it. 699 00:34:52,371 --> 00:34:56,371 [Vic] Spine first, and right back in, spinning heel kick from Jensen. 700 00:34:56,404 --> 00:34:58,971 [Booker T] See what I'm saying? That's exactly what I'm talking about. 701 00:34:59,005 --> 00:35:02,154 Losing focus right in the middle of a match-up like this. 702 00:35:02,188 --> 00:35:04,421 That can't happen. You can't let that happen. 703 00:35:04,455 --> 00:35:07,821 We just heard from Giulia. When it comes to the NXT Women's championship, 704 00:35:07,855 --> 00:35:10,221 you got to imagine what Ava is thinking now, 705 00:35:10,255 --> 00:35:11,955 watching the tag team division. 706 00:35:11,988 --> 00:35:15,955 Into the cover as Jenson hooking the leg, center of the ring, and a near-fall. 707 00:35:15,988 --> 00:35:20,038 Everything with NXT going on, Stand & Deliver is fast approaching. 708 00:35:20,071 --> 00:35:23,154 [Corey] I don't think there's much mystery to what's going on in the mind of Ava, 709 00:35:23,188 --> 00:35:25,904 as we take a look at the former North American Champion 710 00:35:25,938 --> 00:35:27,988 and the leader of The Culling, Shawn Spears, 711 00:35:28,021 --> 00:35:29,355 keeping a close eye on things. 712 00:35:29,388 --> 00:35:30,871 I guarantee you this, Vic. 713 00:35:30,904 --> 00:35:33,404 Ava is thinking when Stand & Deliver ends, 714 00:35:33,438 --> 00:35:35,755 everybody on the roster is going to look at everything else 715 00:35:35,788 --> 00:35:38,938 going on WrestleMania Weekend and say, "Follow that. 716 00:35:38,971 --> 00:35:41,404 That's what Ava wants from the roster, top to bottom. 717 00:35:41,438 --> 00:35:43,588 -[Booker T] I agree. -[Vic] That's hard to argue. 718 00:35:43,621 --> 00:35:48,321 But right now, in this match-up, Hank and Tank, trying to figure it out. 719 00:35:48,355 --> 00:35:51,171 Trying to make-- And they finally get the tag, so maybe this is going to be 720 00:35:51,205 --> 00:35:53,888 the point where Hank and Tank have started to figure out. 721 00:35:53,921 --> 00:35:57,038 They've taken all the advice from so many great teams, 722 00:35:57,071 --> 00:36:00,338 from current teams from NXT Tag Team Champions. 723 00:36:00,371 --> 00:36:03,171 Can they finally figure it out? I mean, at the end of the day, Booker, 724 00:36:03,205 --> 00:36:05,871 maybe you should try to lend some guidance to Hank and Tank. 725 00:36:05,904 --> 00:36:08,821 [Booker T] No, I'm not gonna put my stamp on these guys. At least not just yet. 726 00:36:08,855 --> 00:36:10,821 They've got to put in a little more work-- 727 00:36:10,855 --> 00:36:13,788 [Vic and Corey exclaiming excitedly] 728 00:36:13,821 --> 00:36:17,338 [Booker T] Oh, yes! Could this be it? Could this be that night? 729 00:36:17,371 --> 00:36:19,288 [Corey] Is Hank putting it together? 730 00:36:19,321 --> 00:36:21,821 [Vic] He just ran over Jensen, into the cover. 731 00:36:21,855 --> 00:36:23,821 -Looking for the drop and-- -[Booker T] This is it-- 732 00:36:23,855 --> 00:36:25,638 [Vic] Niko Vance breaking things up. 733 00:36:25,671 --> 00:36:29,855 And now here comes Tank. And Hank and tank fighting here tonight. 734 00:36:29,888 --> 00:36:32,555 [Corey] Vance sent spilling to the outside. 735 00:36:33,088 --> 00:36:34,521 [both grunting] 736 00:36:34,555 --> 00:36:37,371 [Vic] Things starting to break down between these four men and… 737 00:36:37,404 --> 00:36:40,105 -Oh, no, no! -[Corey] I'm totally honest with you guys… 738 00:36:40,138 --> 00:36:42,938 [Vic] Inside cradle back in the ring. Jensen looking for the win, 739 00:36:42,971 --> 00:36:45,505 and another near-fall, able to kick out at the last moment. 740 00:36:45,538 --> 00:36:48,021 Back in Boss Man Slam connects, 741 00:36:48,055 --> 00:36:50,888 the air driven out of the lungs of Jenson. 742 00:36:51,455 --> 00:36:53,955 And now, looking for high risk. 743 00:36:53,988 --> 00:36:56,938 Will it have some reward for Big Hank? 744 00:36:56,971 --> 00:37:00,738 [Booker T] He's gonna fly! He's gonna fly, damn it! Here we go. 745 00:37:00,771 --> 00:37:03,805 [Vic] And Swanton didn't connect. 746 00:37:03,838 --> 00:37:06,988 Vance is up, makes the tag. He's legal. 747 00:37:07,021 --> 00:37:08,455 Jenson now climbing. 748 00:37:08,488 --> 00:37:10,404 Look at this tag-team continuity. 749 00:37:10,438 --> 00:37:11,921 -[Booker T] Oh! -[Corey] Bam! 750 00:37:11,955 --> 00:37:13,705 -[Booker T] My God! -[Corey] Lethal. 751 00:37:13,738 --> 00:37:16,388 [Vic] Say that again. Into the cover… 752 00:37:16,421 --> 00:37:17,671 -And Hank and Tank… -[bell dings] 753 00:37:17,705 --> 00:37:20,538 [Vic] …still can't put it together. 754 00:37:20,571 --> 00:37:25,721 [announcer] Here are your winners, The Culling! 755 00:37:25,755 --> 00:37:30,338 [Corey] While Hank and Tank look to solve their tag-team issues, 756 00:37:31,105 --> 00:37:33,321 The Culling impressive in victory tonight. 757 00:37:33,355 --> 00:37:35,338 [Vic] Hank and Tank trying to find their way, 758 00:37:35,371 --> 00:37:40,438 but on this night, it was Jensen and Vance who made sure that they didn't. 759 00:37:40,471 --> 00:37:43,988 -We're not doing anything wrong. -What are we doing wrong? 760 00:37:46,871 --> 00:37:50,154 [Vic] Well, look who has arrived. 761 00:37:50,188 --> 00:37:52,404 The North American Champion is here. 762 00:37:52,438 --> 00:37:54,938 We hear from Ricky Saints, next. 763 00:37:58,638 --> 00:38:02,138 ["Welcome To The Revolution" playing] 764 00:38:16,988 --> 00:38:21,971 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 765 00:38:22,005 --> 00:38:28,238 the new NXT North American Champion… 766 00:38:28,271 --> 00:38:32,238 Ricky Saints! 767 00:38:32,271 --> 00:38:37,238 [Vic] This man has taken over this brand since his arrival. 768 00:38:39,071 --> 00:38:42,955 And he wins a championship last week in the Main Event. 769 00:38:42,988 --> 00:38:48,088 By doing so, became the fastest superstar from their debut 770 00:38:48,121 --> 00:38:51,154 to put gold around their waist. 771 00:38:55,471 --> 00:38:57,738 We are indeed witnessing 772 00:38:58,788 --> 00:38:59,838 the revolution. 773 00:39:00,555 --> 00:39:02,438 [Booker T] Can I say it? Can I saw it, Vic? 774 00:39:02,471 --> 00:39:05,188 -[Vic] I'm not gonna stop you. -[Booker T] He's from New Orleans, right? 775 00:39:05,221 --> 00:39:08,055 [Booker T shouting gibberish in French] 776 00:39:08,088 --> 00:39:09,321 [in English] Oh, yes, man! 777 00:39:09,355 --> 00:39:11,571 [Vic] You don't even know what the hell you just said. 778 00:39:11,605 --> 00:39:12,938 That was a loose translation. 779 00:39:12,971 --> 00:39:15,871 -[Booker T] I'm Cajun man! I'm Cajun. -[Corey] Are you? 780 00:39:15,904 --> 00:39:17,188 [Booker T] I'm from Louisiana. 781 00:39:17,221 --> 00:39:19,855 -[Vic laughs] Since when? -[Booker T laughing] 782 00:39:21,421 --> 00:39:25,838 [crowd chanting] Ricky strokes. Ricky strokes. 783 00:39:26,555 --> 00:39:31,538 Ricky strokes. Ricky strokes. 784 00:39:31,571 --> 00:39:33,638 Ricky strokes. 785 00:39:33,671 --> 00:39:34,588 Well… 786 00:39:35,938 --> 00:39:38,188 I appreciate the sentiment there, folks. 787 00:39:38,221 --> 00:39:39,171 I really do. 788 00:39:39,205 --> 00:39:42,205 [crowd laughing, applauding] 789 00:39:45,788 --> 00:39:47,021 I will say this. 790 00:39:48,138 --> 00:39:51,121 The first night that I stepped foot here in NXT, 791 00:39:51,154 --> 00:39:55,271 I told everybody that I was here to turn this place upside down. 792 00:39:55,305 --> 00:39:57,838 [crowd shouting in agreement] 793 00:39:59,071 --> 00:40:03,738 I told you that the revolution will be televised again 794 00:40:03,771 --> 00:40:06,505 and that you would get an absolute superstar. 795 00:40:06,538 --> 00:40:07,838 [crowd cheering] 796 00:40:09,938 --> 00:40:13,255 And if you haven't figured it out yet, Ricky Saints is a man of his word 797 00:40:13,338 --> 00:40:18,788 because, baby, I'm standing here, the new NXT North American Champion, 798 00:40:18,838 --> 00:40:20,138 [crowd cheering] 799 00:40:24,404 --> 00:40:26,688 [crowd chanting "You earned it"] 800 00:40:37,988 --> 00:40:42,555 And while I would love to keep the celebration going, 801 00:40:43,221 --> 00:40:46,154 unfortunately, I got a little bit of a bitter taste 802 00:40:46,188 --> 00:40:48,138 left in my mouth from last week, 803 00:40:48,171 --> 00:40:51,071 and that is all due to you, "All Ego" Ethan Page. 804 00:40:51,105 --> 00:40:52,638 [crowd cheering] 805 00:40:54,055 --> 00:40:55,904 Yeah, and I kind of get it. 806 00:40:55,938 --> 00:40:57,821 Don't get me wrong. I fully understand. 807 00:40:57,855 --> 00:40:59,938 Because if a guy like me, of my caliber, 808 00:40:59,971 --> 00:41:04,105 came in and did the exact same thing that you did, but better and quicker, 809 00:41:04,138 --> 00:41:06,705 my little ego would be shattered just as well. 810 00:41:06,738 --> 00:41:08,171 [crowd cheering] 811 00:41:12,138 --> 00:41:16,471 And since we all know Ethan Page has never been known to be the bigger man, 812 00:41:16,505 --> 00:41:19,638 he had to go and ruin a special moment of mine. 813 00:41:20,638 --> 00:41:24,555 So, as the champ, I've never been no punk. 814 00:41:24,588 --> 00:41:28,438 So, Ethan, come on out here so we can discuss this man-to-man. 815 00:41:28,621 --> 00:41:30,621 ["King" playing] 816 00:41:33,471 --> 00:41:34,855 [Graves] This isn't Ethan. 817 00:41:35,521 --> 00:41:38,938 [Joseph] Certainly is not. It's the Heritage Cup Champion. 818 00:41:53,121 --> 00:41:55,255 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 819 00:41:55,638 --> 00:41:57,738 Hold your horses, Slick Rick. 820 00:41:59,505 --> 00:42:02,421 I think you're worried about the wrong guy. 821 00:42:04,305 --> 00:42:06,188 Now, I know 822 00:42:06,238 --> 00:42:10,688 the King has the prestigious Heritage Cup Championship… 823 00:42:10,721 --> 00:42:12,538 [crowd booing] 824 00:42:21,088 --> 00:42:23,355 But if there's one thing about me, brother, 825 00:42:24,404 --> 00:42:26,788 I love gold. 826 00:42:28,421 --> 00:42:30,805 And I would love to put a little extra-- 827 00:42:30,838 --> 00:42:32,271 ["Let The Good Times Roll" playing] 828 00:42:38,305 --> 00:42:39,721 Congrats, Saints. 829 00:42:39,755 --> 00:42:41,438 [crowd cheering] 830 00:42:43,621 --> 00:42:45,571 Man, it must be nice, huh? 831 00:42:48,105 --> 00:42:49,621 To waltz in here… 832 00:42:51,404 --> 00:42:54,955 and be handed opportunities while other people 833 00:42:55,038 --> 00:42:57,071 are starving to get what they deserve. 834 00:42:59,171 --> 00:43:02,738 All this time, I've been on a quest to win a title here in NXT, 835 00:43:04,105 --> 00:43:07,288 but now I realize I've had my sights set in the wrong place, 836 00:43:07,321 --> 00:43:08,805 because that title, Ricky, 837 00:43:09,921 --> 00:43:12,238 that title represents the land of my people. 838 00:43:13,121 --> 00:43:15,855 The same land that was stolen from them. 839 00:43:16,521 --> 00:43:20,421 So, as far as I'm concerned, that title is a shot at retribution. 840 00:43:20,471 --> 00:43:22,188 Hell, that title is my birthright. 841 00:43:23,305 --> 00:43:25,288 So you don't need to worry about King. 842 00:43:25,338 --> 00:43:27,021 You don't need to worry about Ethan. 843 00:43:27,055 --> 00:43:28,455 You need to worry about me. 844 00:43:28,988 --> 00:43:31,021 ["Assemble" playing] 845 00:43:31,071 --> 00:43:32,305 [crowd cheering] 846 00:43:33,171 --> 00:43:35,254 [Joseph] Everybody eyeing up the champ. 847 00:43:35,955 --> 00:43:38,504 Hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up, hold up! 848 00:43:39,388 --> 00:43:40,388 Now… 849 00:43:40,955 --> 00:43:42,521 I got Inamura later on tonight, 850 00:43:42,555 --> 00:43:44,404 but I'm going to take care of that in a minute. 851 00:43:44,438 --> 00:43:47,638 But you cannot have a conversation 852 00:43:47,671 --> 00:43:49,754 about the NXT North American title 853 00:43:50,205 --> 00:43:51,521 and not include me. 854 00:43:52,321 --> 00:43:57,721 You see, that title right there, was at its absolute peak 855 00:43:57,754 --> 00:43:59,888 when it was across my shoulder. 856 00:43:59,921 --> 00:44:02,805 -[King] Let him cook. -And I am long… 857 00:44:04,488 --> 00:44:07,921 long overdue of having gold around my waist again. 858 00:44:09,004 --> 00:44:11,654 Wes, Wes, Wes, I get it. 859 00:44:11,688 --> 00:44:13,671 I feel your sentiment. 860 00:44:13,705 --> 00:44:16,571 If I was in your shoes, I would be devastated. 861 00:44:16,605 --> 00:44:19,388 I would be desperate to relive my glory days. 862 00:44:19,421 --> 00:44:21,088 Oh, shut up, Lexis. Here we go. 863 00:44:21,138 --> 00:44:23,288 Another greedy white man 864 00:44:24,071 --> 00:44:27,438 who's not content with what he already has. 865 00:44:28,504 --> 00:44:33,071 You need to worry about that Heritage Cup because that belongs to me. 866 00:44:33,705 --> 00:44:35,754 Hold on. Listen, listen, listen, you three, 867 00:44:35,788 --> 00:44:38,021 this is not the time to try to figure this out 868 00:44:38,055 --> 00:44:41,188 if you want a shot at this right here, okay? 869 00:44:41,888 --> 00:44:44,904 -[Graves] Now, wait a minute. -[Joseph] Oh, no! A twist… 870 00:44:44,938 --> 00:44:46,455 Damn it! That's twice! 871 00:44:53,188 --> 00:44:55,188 -No, no, no. I got it first. -It's mine. 872 00:44:58,838 --> 00:45:03,238 [Joseph] The powder keg just popped over the North American Championship. 873 00:45:03,271 --> 00:45:04,371 [crowd chanting "NXT"] 874 00:45:04,421 --> 00:45:05,921 [Graves] Thorpe and Lee, King and Page 875 00:45:05,955 --> 00:45:07,521 all doing battle in the middle of the ring. 876 00:45:10,188 --> 00:45:12,188 [Joseph] We need some security out here. 877 00:45:13,788 --> 00:45:16,654 Ethan Page, coming out of nowhere. 878 00:45:16,705 --> 00:45:19,571 Thorpe… I mean, much like the women earlier, 879 00:45:19,605 --> 00:45:23,221 all these men eyeing up a golden opportunity. 880 00:45:26,455 --> 00:45:31,055 Wes Lee standing, and in moments, Wes Lee will be in action. 881 00:45:31,088 --> 00:45:33,121 What the hell is going on? 882 00:45:33,154 --> 00:45:34,855 [chattering backstage] 883 00:45:36,705 --> 00:45:37,955 Do you see that? 884 00:45:37,988 --> 00:45:39,404 Do you see it? 885 00:45:39,455 --> 00:45:42,004 It is officially Stand & Deliver season. 886 00:45:42,038 --> 00:45:43,221 It is. It is. 887 00:45:43,904 --> 00:45:44,821 Stephanie? 888 00:45:45,371 --> 00:45:46,788 Have you made your decision? 889 00:45:47,538 --> 00:45:50,438 -Jaida, Jordynne-- -Or Giulia? 890 00:45:52,205 --> 00:45:53,971 I have made my decision. 891 00:45:55,055 --> 00:45:57,021 At the Stand & Deliver, 892 00:45:58,338 --> 00:46:01,671 I want all of them. 893 00:46:01,705 --> 00:46:03,404 [crowd cheering] 894 00:46:03,438 --> 00:46:04,355 Okay. 895 00:46:08,421 --> 00:46:12,388 Trick Williams, with less than two weeks away from Stand & Deliver. 896 00:46:12,421 --> 00:46:14,254 I wanted to get your thoughts on having to compete 897 00:46:14,288 --> 00:46:18,055 in a Triple Threat Match against Je'Von Evans and Oba Femi 898 00:46:18,088 --> 00:46:20,388 in order to win back the NXT Championship. 899 00:46:20,421 --> 00:46:22,721 And look, Sarah, I ain't here to give you no sob story. 900 00:46:22,754 --> 00:46:24,671 But every single time it comes to me getting mine, 901 00:46:24,705 --> 00:46:29,321 there's always someone in the way, versus Eddy Thorpe. Now, Je'Von Evans. 902 00:46:29,355 --> 00:46:31,138 Pull up my resume. What you find? 903 00:46:31,171 --> 00:46:35,321 Iron Survivor winner, North American champ, two-time NXT champ. 904 00:46:35,355 --> 00:46:37,221 Back-to-back Main Event is Stand & Deliver. 905 00:46:37,254 --> 00:46:38,404 Let's talk about it. 906 00:46:38,754 --> 00:46:41,971 Except this time I'm leaving with that title around my waist. 907 00:46:42,004 --> 00:46:43,588 But I have to ask you, do have any concerns 908 00:46:43,621 --> 00:46:46,021 teaming up with them tonight, Je'Von and Oba, 909 00:46:46,055 --> 00:46:48,321 and taking on the destructive DarkState? 910 00:46:48,355 --> 00:46:50,971 Hell, yeah, I'm concerned. You see what they did last week. 911 00:46:51,004 --> 00:46:53,271 Look, DarkState, man. they don't care about nobody. 912 00:46:53,305 --> 00:46:54,838 Oba, Je'Von, 913 00:46:55,488 --> 00:46:57,805 make sure you're on your A game because you will need it. 914 00:46:58,438 --> 00:46:59,488 At Stand & Deliver, 915 00:47:00,055 --> 00:47:01,805 I'm gonna whoop both y'all ass. 916 00:47:04,988 --> 00:47:07,088 [Joseph] The main event still to come. 917 00:47:08,838 --> 00:47:10,504 You get outta here. Don't get involved. 918 00:47:13,288 --> 00:47:15,288 [Joseph] There we see Wes Lee. 919 00:47:15,321 --> 00:47:19,004 We heard from him moments ago, but now he's set to fight. 920 00:47:20,154 --> 00:47:21,504 [bell dings] 921 00:47:21,538 --> 00:47:25,404 [Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall, 922 00:47:25,438 --> 00:47:28,205 making his way to the ring, accompanied by Josh Briggs, 923 00:47:28,238 --> 00:47:31,588 from Tokyo, Japan, weighing 242 pounds 924 00:47:31,621 --> 00:47:35,971 Yoshiki Inamura. 925 00:47:36,004 --> 00:47:39,088 [Joseph] And, Graves, Inamura wanted this match last week-- 926 00:47:39,121 --> 00:47:42,138 -[Graves] Wait-- -[Joseph] Wes Lee made him wait 7 days 927 00:47:42,171 --> 00:47:44,504 and Inamura doesn't want to wait any longer. 928 00:47:44,538 --> 00:47:48,138 [Graves] Inamura wants to make Wes Lee pay for what Yoshiki feels 929 00:47:48,171 --> 00:47:50,338 is wasted time and disrespect. 930 00:47:52,271 --> 00:47:53,488 [bell dings] 931 00:47:55,888 --> 00:47:58,705 [Joseph] Booker, who has more to prove in this matchup? 932 00:47:58,754 --> 00:48:02,004 [Booker T] Wes Lee, the former North American Champion 933 00:48:02,038 --> 00:48:04,938 former tag-team champ. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, 934 00:48:05,088 --> 00:48:08,038 is this Inamura's first singles match in NXT? 935 00:48:08,071 --> 00:48:10,321 -[Vic] First big one here. -[Booker] Exactly my point. 936 00:48:10,355 --> 00:48:11,721 He has the most to prove. 937 00:48:11,754 --> 00:48:13,855 [Vic] Ricky Saints, no short of challengers 938 00:48:13,888 --> 00:48:15,355 looking to prove their worth. 939 00:48:15,388 --> 00:48:17,071 But, Graves, that's two weeks in a row. 940 00:48:17,105 --> 00:48:20,671 Ethan Page has snuck up and attacked the North American Champion. 941 00:48:20,705 --> 00:48:23,638 [Corey] Ethan Page knows he can choose his opportunities wisely, 942 00:48:23,671 --> 00:48:25,955 at the expense of Ricky Saints. 943 00:48:25,988 --> 00:48:28,038 But let's talk about Inamura… 944 00:48:28,071 --> 00:48:28,904 [Vic] Oh! 945 00:48:28,938 --> 00:48:31,071 [Corey] …coming down Wes Lee right now. 946 00:48:31,105 --> 00:48:33,488 [Vic] Graves, to that point, were you shocked that Inamura 947 00:48:33,521 --> 00:48:35,238 challenged Wes Lee last week? 948 00:48:35,271 --> 00:48:37,821 [Corey] No, I think Inamura's got an extremely bright future 949 00:48:37,855 --> 00:48:39,754 and has got a lot of weight on his shoulders 950 00:48:39,788 --> 00:48:41,605 from his home promotion, Pro Wrestling NOAH. 951 00:48:41,638 --> 00:48:44,038 This is a guy who's a protege of The Great Muta, 952 00:48:44,071 --> 00:48:45,421 a WWE Hall of Famer. 953 00:48:45,455 --> 00:48:47,638 Inamura knows the expectations are high. 954 00:48:47,671 --> 00:48:49,121 He wants to mix it up with the best. 955 00:48:49,154 --> 00:48:50,971 [Vic] And he's in there with one of the best 956 00:48:51,004 --> 00:48:52,938 NXT has ever produced in Wes Lee. 957 00:48:52,971 --> 00:48:56,105 And, Booker, when it comes to Inamura, he wasn't wrong last week. 958 00:48:56,138 --> 00:48:58,805 Lee doesn't stand for what he once did. 959 00:48:58,838 --> 00:49:01,605 [Booker] I mean, come on. Last year's prices… 960 00:49:01,638 --> 00:49:04,471 [Vic] Shoulders down, cover, and powering out at two. 961 00:49:04,504 --> 00:49:06,321 [Booker] …is not this year's prices, Vic. 962 00:49:06,355 --> 00:49:08,821 Come, we evolve. That's what Wes Lee has done. 963 00:49:08,855 --> 00:49:11,254 He has evolved as a man in this business. 964 00:49:11,288 --> 00:49:13,254 -I love it. -[Vic] I agree with that, Booker. 965 00:49:13,288 --> 00:49:16,988 We've seen a very cerebral Wes Lee in recent months. 966 00:49:17,021 --> 00:49:18,821 [Corey] A man who's changed his strategies, 967 00:49:18,855 --> 00:49:21,488 but still has all the skill a superstar could ever dream of. 968 00:49:21,521 --> 00:49:22,838 [Vic] Rolled right out of that-- 969 00:49:22,871 --> 00:49:24,305 Whoa! 970 00:49:24,838 --> 00:49:27,371 Massive back drop from in Inamura. 971 00:49:27,404 --> 00:49:29,404 But I don't want to take away from this match. 972 00:49:29,438 --> 00:49:31,688 But how about what we heard from Stephanie Vaquer, 973 00:49:31,721 --> 00:49:36,004 telling our general manager, "I want Grace, Parker and Giulia"? 974 00:49:36,038 --> 00:49:38,938 [Corey] Look at Inamura flexing his sumo background. 975 00:49:38,971 --> 00:49:40,071 We all heard it, Vic. 976 00:49:40,105 --> 00:49:42,821 And I'm pretty sure I heard Ava agreed to it, 977 00:49:42,855 --> 00:49:45,271 but I think someone needs to protect Vaquer from herself. 978 00:49:45,305 --> 00:49:47,988 [Vic] We'll find out if that match-up gets made official, 979 00:49:48,021 --> 00:49:50,805 but those marks across the chest of Wes Lee-- 980 00:49:50,838 --> 00:49:52,321 [Booker] Referee, do your damn… 981 00:49:52,355 --> 00:49:53,671 Referee, do your damn job. 982 00:49:53,705 --> 00:49:56,321 -[Vic] What was he not doing? -[Booker] Get him out of the corner. 983 00:49:56,355 --> 00:49:57,355 You got five seconds. 984 00:49:57,388 --> 00:49:59,004 [Vic] Did he break the five? 985 00:49:59,038 --> 00:50:01,605 [Corey] We know how Booker feels about illegal tactics. 986 00:50:01,638 --> 00:50:03,955 [Vic] We certainly do, but look at the strength. 987 00:50:04,504 --> 00:50:05,605 Making Lee think about it. 988 00:50:05,638 --> 00:50:08,504 Lee now trying to throw out some knees, taking Inamura down. 989 00:50:08,538 --> 00:50:11,004 -Wes Lee, though still hooked. -[Corey laughs] Oh! 990 00:50:11,038 --> 00:50:14,705 [Vic] Lee trying to get down, Inamura, saying, "Oh… Oh." 991 00:50:14,738 --> 00:50:17,821 [Corey] This is that next-level sumo power. 992 00:50:17,855 --> 00:50:20,504 [Vic] Possessed by Yoshiki Inamura, into the cover, 993 00:50:20,538 --> 00:50:22,221 for the big victory tonight. 994 00:50:22,688 --> 00:50:24,355 And not quite yet. 995 00:50:24,388 --> 00:50:25,305 You know, Booker… 996 00:50:27,188 --> 00:50:29,805 as we see the power on display from Inamura, 997 00:50:29,838 --> 00:50:31,904 is Lee, right, though, about Inamura? 998 00:50:31,938 --> 00:50:35,288 He called Inamura "delusional" and "too nice." 999 00:50:35,321 --> 00:50:38,188 [Booker] Come on. I would agree with that in certain aspects. 1000 00:50:38,221 --> 00:50:39,871 I mean, Inamura just got here. 1001 00:50:39,904 --> 00:50:43,238 It's a pecking order around NXT, 1002 00:50:43,271 --> 00:50:44,571 and Wes Lee knows that. 1003 00:50:44,605 --> 00:50:46,588 -[Corey] Oh, my God! -[Booker] Beautiful shot. 1004 00:50:46,621 --> 00:50:47,705 [Corey] Right to the skull. 1005 00:50:47,738 --> 00:50:50,504 [Vic] Four men that don't care about a pecking order, DarkState. 1006 00:50:50,538 --> 00:50:51,788 We'll see them in our main event. 1007 00:50:51,821 --> 00:50:53,138 But Briggs! 1008 00:50:53,171 --> 00:50:56,004 [Corey] As Book would say, "Stuck his nose where it doesn't belong." 1009 00:50:56,038 --> 00:50:56,955 [Booker] He did! 1010 00:50:56,988 --> 00:50:58,971 [Vic] Tried to help his partner out, his friend. 1011 00:50:59,004 --> 00:51:01,671 [Corey] Oh! Kick caught Inamura right between the eyes. 1012 00:51:01,705 --> 00:51:03,538 [Vic] Wes Lee now, back to the top. 1013 00:51:03,571 --> 00:51:06,321 -[Booker] Doing beautiful work. -[Vic] Looking to fly. 1014 00:51:06,355 --> 00:51:09,921 High crossbody, got caught, getting swung, 1015 00:51:09,955 --> 00:51:11,871 and there's only one thing left. 1016 00:51:11,904 --> 00:51:14,971 It's a nasty, gnarly landing. 1017 00:51:16,238 --> 00:51:18,688 Big body slam from Inamura. 1018 00:51:18,721 --> 00:51:21,871 [Corey] Not the spin that hurts, it's the sudden stop at the end. 1019 00:51:23,004 --> 00:51:25,971 Inamura looking to cruise to victory. 1020 00:51:26,004 --> 00:51:27,788 We've seen this splash in the past. 1021 00:51:27,821 --> 00:51:30,938 If Inamura hits this, it is lights out, Wes Lee. 1022 00:51:30,971 --> 00:51:31,871 [Vic] Inamura-- 1023 00:51:31,904 --> 00:51:34,388 Tyson and Tyriek, but there's Briggs. 1024 00:51:34,421 --> 00:51:36,305 And I think Ina-- 1025 00:51:36,338 --> 00:51:37,621 Did Inamura slip? 1026 00:51:37,654 --> 00:51:39,471 [Corey] No, no, I think when Briggs ripped-- 1027 00:51:39,504 --> 00:51:41,438 [Vic] Bam! Kardiak Kick! 1028 00:51:41,471 --> 00:51:43,171 -To the back of the neck. -[Booker] That's it. 1029 00:51:43,205 --> 00:51:44,938 -[Vic] Shooting the half. -[Booker] He's out. 1030 00:51:44,971 --> 00:51:45,904 [Vic] Into the cover, 1031 00:51:45,938 --> 00:51:48,605 -and Lee just took full advantage… -[bell dings] 1032 00:51:48,638 --> 00:51:49,738 …of what happened. 1033 00:51:49,771 --> 00:51:51,071 ["Assemble" playing] 1034 00:51:51,105 --> 00:51:55,571 [Mike] Here is your winner, Wes Lee! 1035 00:51:55,605 --> 00:51:57,571 [Vic] Graves, what do you think you saw? 1036 00:51:57,605 --> 00:52:00,988 [Corey] I think Briggs was doing his best to clear the chaos on the outside 1037 00:52:01,021 --> 00:52:02,888 and take out Tyson and Tyriek, 1038 00:52:02,921 --> 00:52:06,805 and in the process, it disrupted Inamura's footing 1039 00:52:06,838 --> 00:52:08,705 on the top turnbuckle, which led to this crash. 1040 00:52:08,738 --> 00:52:09,821 Let's take another look. 1041 00:52:09,855 --> 00:52:13,888 First, at this swinging slam from Yoshiki Inamura 1042 00:52:13,921 --> 00:52:16,938 that was potentially the beginning of the end. Watch this. 1043 00:52:18,855 --> 00:52:20,621 With all the chaos on the outside, 1044 00:52:20,654 --> 00:52:23,938 opening the door for Lee to deliver a Kardiak Kick 1045 00:52:23,971 --> 00:52:25,904 to the back of Inamura's neck 1046 00:52:25,938 --> 00:52:27,888 -and pick up a big W. -[bell dings] 1047 00:52:27,921 --> 00:52:30,721 [Vic] Wes Lee turning into a menace to society, 1048 00:52:30,754 --> 00:52:33,438 and I can understand the frustration of Inamura. 1049 00:52:34,071 --> 00:52:37,455 But Briggs was just looking out for his friend. 1050 00:52:44,721 --> 00:52:45,821 DarkState, 1051 00:52:46,621 --> 00:52:50,521 your presence here in NXT seems to put the entire locker room on edge. 1052 00:52:50,555 --> 00:52:53,221 Everyone is wondering when you'll strike and where you'll strike from. 1053 00:52:53,254 --> 00:52:55,605 And The Ruler knows all too well about that. 1054 00:52:55,638 --> 00:52:58,338 Because in addition to you guys attacking me last week, 1055 00:52:58,904 --> 00:53:01,254 I haven't forgotten what you did at Vengeance Day. 1056 00:53:01,288 --> 00:53:04,071 Because you hit me with your last shot, 1057 00:53:04,105 --> 00:53:06,838 with your best shot, and you failed to put me down. 1058 00:53:06,871 --> 00:53:09,921 So tonight, I'm going to return the favor. 1059 00:53:10,504 --> 00:53:12,154 And then when I'm done with you four fools, 1060 00:53:12,188 --> 00:53:16,105 I will turn my attention fully to Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans. 1061 00:53:16,138 --> 00:53:18,538 Because in two weeks, they will get their opportunity 1062 00:53:18,571 --> 00:53:19,955 to hit me with their best shot, 1063 00:53:19,988 --> 00:53:22,221 and they will find out the hard way 1064 00:53:22,254 --> 00:53:23,921 that The Ruler can't be stopped. 1065 00:53:23,955 --> 00:53:25,705 And they will suffer the same fate 1066 00:53:26,205 --> 00:53:28,254 that DarkState is going to suffer tonight. 1067 00:53:29,004 --> 00:53:34,254 And that is defeat at the hands of Oba Femi. 1068 00:53:40,105 --> 00:53:42,321 [Vic] The Culling, victorious earlier. 1069 00:53:43,138 --> 00:53:47,838 Shawn Spears has to be all smiles at this point. 1070 00:53:48,455 --> 00:53:54,088 And will he be smiling even more if Izzi Dame can qualify 1071 00:53:54,688 --> 00:53:56,838 for Stand & Deliver? 1072 00:53:56,871 --> 00:53:58,938 ["Substance Over Style" playing] 1073 00:54:00,855 --> 00:54:01,855 [bell dings] 1074 00:54:02,455 --> 00:54:04,638 [Mike] The following is the NXT Women's 1075 00:54:04,671 --> 00:54:10,138 North American Championship Ladder Match qualifier! 1076 00:54:10,705 --> 00:54:15,154 Making her way to the ring, representing No Quarter Catch Crew, 1077 00:54:15,188 --> 00:54:19,071 Wren Sinclair! 1078 00:54:27,638 --> 00:54:30,938 [crowd chanting] Wren! Wren! Wren! 1079 00:54:40,471 --> 00:54:43,738 [Vic] But one of these two women would love to take 1080 00:54:43,771 --> 00:54:46,004 the Women's North American Championship title 1081 00:54:46,038 --> 00:54:47,738 -on that WrestleMania, Saturday… -[bell dings] 1082 00:54:47,771 --> 00:54:50,805 …from Stand & Deliver to WrestleMania After Dark, 1083 00:54:50,838 --> 00:54:53,688 and Izzi Dame, the powerhouse, right off the rip, 1084 00:54:53,721 --> 00:54:56,488 charging right into Wren Sinclair. 1085 00:54:56,521 --> 00:54:58,404 Neither woman has ever competed-- 1086 00:54:58,438 --> 00:55:00,205 Into the cover, hook of the leg, and a kick out. 1087 00:55:00,238 --> 00:55:02,355 …ever competed at Stand & Deliver. 1088 00:55:02,388 --> 00:55:05,288 Booker, just the magnitude of that statement alone 1089 00:55:05,321 --> 00:55:06,388 has to fuel both. 1090 00:55:06,421 --> 00:55:07,904 [Booker] Makes it even more interesting. 1091 00:55:07,938 --> 00:55:10,771 I mean, this match is going to come into Stand & Deliver 1092 00:55:10,805 --> 00:55:12,004 with a lot of euphoria. 1093 00:55:12,038 --> 00:55:15,788 And that pull them all the way to to the North American Championship. 1094 00:55:15,821 --> 00:55:16,971 Only a week ago-- 1095 00:55:17,004 --> 00:55:18,438 [Vic] Nice crossbody, another kickout. 1096 00:55:18,471 --> 00:55:22,605 Perhaps Wren Sinclair is the one who holds NQCC together, 1097 00:55:22,638 --> 00:55:25,138 but the entire locker room has to see someone, 1098 00:55:25,171 --> 00:55:26,305 Graves, like Rhea Ripley. 1099 00:55:26,338 --> 00:55:29,621 Rhea Ripley, six WrestleMania appearances, 1100 00:55:29,654 --> 00:55:32,921 which includes this next week in Las Vegas. 1101 00:55:32,955 --> 00:55:35,521 Six championship matches. 1102 00:55:35,555 --> 00:55:36,788 Ripley, Belair, Sky, 1103 00:55:36,821 --> 00:55:39,055 Women's World Title at WrestleMania in Vegas. 1104 00:55:39,088 --> 00:55:40,538 [Corey] A combination here by Sinclair. 1105 00:55:40,571 --> 00:55:41,754 [Vic] And another kick out. 1106 00:55:41,788 --> 00:55:44,488 And now crucifix, another kick out. 1107 00:55:44,521 --> 00:55:46,305 [Corey] That's what you get in this business for, 1108 00:55:46,338 --> 00:55:47,605 to be part of WrestleMania. 1109 00:55:47,638 --> 00:55:49,805 Another attempt, and a cover by Sinclair. 1110 00:55:49,838 --> 00:55:51,371 You don't come here to be average. 1111 00:55:51,404 --> 00:55:52,971 You don't come here to be an also-ran. 1112 00:55:53,004 --> 00:55:55,338 -You come to be… -[crowd chanting] Lets go, Wren! 1113 00:55:55,371 --> 00:55:57,938 [Corey] …at the pinnacle, at the Showcase of the Immortals. 1114 00:55:57,971 --> 00:55:58,921 That's why you get-- 1115 00:55:58,955 --> 00:56:01,605 Booker, am I wrong here? That's why you wanna be the best of the best. 1116 00:56:01,638 --> 00:56:03,904 [Booker] 100%. And I talk about the best of the best. 1117 00:56:03,938 --> 00:56:08,371 Let me tell you, Charlie Dempsey has been doing some real work with Wren Sinclair. 1118 00:56:08,404 --> 00:56:10,888 in the laboratory. She's looking great. 1119 00:56:10,921 --> 00:56:14,588 [Vic] Gotta congratulate Sol Ruka who qualified earlier tonight 1120 00:56:14,621 --> 00:56:17,855 One of these two women will be the next superstar… 1121 00:56:17,888 --> 00:56:19,605 [all exclaim] 1122 00:56:19,638 --> 00:56:21,371 [Vic] …for that Ladder Match. 1123 00:56:21,404 --> 00:56:24,021 Izzy Dame kicked Wren Sinclair right in the face. 1124 00:56:24,055 --> 00:56:26,971 Big backdrop-- And Graves… 1125 00:56:27,004 --> 00:56:30,538 Body slam, excuse me. Just how dangerous can Izzi become? 1126 00:56:30,571 --> 00:56:32,988 [Corey] I don't know if we've even seen the tip of the iceberg. 1127 00:56:33,021 --> 00:56:35,421 What we're witnessing right now is definitely 1128 00:56:35,455 --> 00:56:37,355 making people take notice of Izzi Dame. 1129 00:56:37,388 --> 00:56:40,088 [Corey] Her aggression is second to none right now. 1130 00:56:40,121 --> 00:56:42,371 [Vic] To Graves' point, Booker, 1131 00:56:42,404 --> 00:56:46,654 it's hard to argue she didn't need someone like Shawn Spears. 1132 00:56:46,688 --> 00:56:50,904 [Booker T] Shawn Spears is guiding Izzi Dame in the right direction. 1133 00:56:50,938 --> 00:56:52,888 I said it a week or so ago, 1134 00:56:52,921 --> 00:56:55,688 Izzi Dame pressed a damn button, man. 1135 00:56:55,721 --> 00:56:58,221 Put it in the game. I love it, man. 1136 00:56:58,254 --> 00:57:01,404 [Vic] She needs to win here tonight and she will be in the game 1137 00:57:01,438 --> 00:57:05,205 at [exclaims] WrestleMania Saturday Stand and Deliver. 1138 00:57:05,238 --> 00:57:07,671 Izzi right on top. 1139 00:57:07,705 --> 00:57:10,421 Throwing forearm after forearm. 1140 00:57:10,455 --> 00:57:13,871 Into the cover, hook of the leg, and a kickout. 1141 00:57:13,904 --> 00:57:18,004 When you see Niko Vance, victorious earlier tonight, 1142 00:57:18,038 --> 00:57:21,654 Spears certainly has his family put together. 1143 00:57:21,688 --> 00:57:24,621 Should point out too, Shawn Spears not here ringside. 1144 00:57:25,671 --> 00:57:26,771 And Spears said earlier, 1145 00:57:28,038 --> 00:57:31,488 that tonight is about his family 1146 00:57:31,521 --> 00:57:33,621 -growing and moving forward. -[Corey] It's like a father 1147 00:57:33,654 --> 00:57:35,771 putting trust in their children 1148 00:57:35,805 --> 00:57:38,521 and letting them spread their wings a little bit. 1149 00:57:38,555 --> 00:57:41,355 You don't wanna disappoint dad. 1150 00:57:41,388 --> 00:57:45,105 [Vic] Speaking of which, there is the forementioned 1151 00:57:45,138 --> 00:57:47,654 former North American champion 1152 00:57:47,688 --> 00:57:50,888 looking on as Izzi Dame is in control of the match-up. 1153 00:57:52,355 --> 00:57:55,004 And Sinclair trying to fight back up. 1154 00:57:55,038 --> 00:57:59,205 Trying to create some separation and Sinclair is starting to prove 1155 00:57:59,238 --> 00:58:02,838 some doubters wrong with her performance at Deadline. 1156 00:58:02,871 --> 00:58:06,188 -[Booker T] Sinclair is very talented. -[all exclaim] 1157 00:58:06,254 --> 00:58:08,904 joining the NQCC talent company, from which… 1158 00:58:08,938 --> 00:58:11,305 Oh, beautiful! Beautiful switch. 1159 00:58:11,338 --> 00:58:14,105 [Vic] Nobody home and Sinclair fighting back. 1160 00:58:14,138 --> 00:58:16,438 So much on the line for these women, 1161 00:58:17,238 --> 00:58:19,904 An opportunity to compete, Graves, as you said, 1162 00:58:19,938 --> 00:58:21,671 on the grandest stage of them all, 1163 00:58:21,705 --> 00:58:26,705 to set the bar for the entire weekend at Stand and Deliver. 1164 00:58:27,605 --> 00:58:30,771 Sinclair back in, in control, 1165 00:58:30,805 --> 00:58:33,688 into the cover to qualify… 1166 00:58:33,721 --> 00:58:37,504 And Izzi Dame just able to get her shoulder up. 1167 00:58:37,538 --> 00:58:41,338 -Back in, going around could Sinclair… -[Booker T] Locked it. 1168 00:58:41,371 --> 00:58:44,138 [Vic] May be looking for some sort of double underhook suplex, 1169 00:58:44,171 --> 00:58:45,621 Izzi trying to overpower. 1170 00:58:46,471 --> 00:58:50,738 Dame using her strength for a butterfly suplex. 1171 00:58:50,771 --> 00:58:51,938 -Sinclair… -[all exclaim] 1172 00:58:51,971 --> 00:58:54,904 [Corey] Here we go, you mentioned the power of Dame, 1173 00:58:54,938 --> 00:58:57,388 on display for the world to see. 1174 00:58:58,771 --> 00:59:03,455 [Vic] Shoulders down! Sinclair-- Oh! A half second away. 1175 00:59:04,605 --> 00:59:06,055 Great job by the official. 1176 00:59:06,088 --> 00:59:07,338 Back in comes Sinclair… 1177 00:59:07,371 --> 00:59:09,021 -Oh! -[all exclaim] 1178 00:59:09,055 --> 00:59:10,754 Sit down style… 1179 00:59:11,671 --> 00:59:13,638 And Izzi Dame 1180 00:59:13,671 --> 00:59:15,788 -[bell ringing] -[Vic] …has qualified. 1181 00:59:15,821 --> 00:59:17,771 Izzi is in. 1182 00:59:19,488 --> 00:59:25,205 [ring announcer] Here's your winner, Izzi Dame! 1183 00:59:26,421 --> 00:59:31,571 [Corey] Izzi Dame has just punched her ticket to Stand and Deliver. 1184 00:59:31,605 --> 00:59:35,588 Joining the field in a six-woman ladder match 1185 00:59:35,621 --> 00:59:38,988 to crown the next North American Champion. 1186 00:59:39,021 --> 00:59:42,438 [Vic] Four woman are now in, two spots remain, 1187 00:59:43,238 --> 00:59:45,805 who will walk out of Stand and Deliver 1188 00:59:45,838 --> 00:59:49,138 as the Women's North American champion? 1189 00:59:49,171 --> 00:59:50,971 I can't wait for Stand and Deliver. 1190 00:59:56,388 --> 00:59:58,238 [all arguing] 1191 00:59:58,271 --> 00:59:59,504 Thank you! 1192 00:59:59,538 --> 01:00:03,138 Now, please tell us it's a last chance qualifying match, 1193 01:00:03,171 --> 01:00:05,638 because the Meta-Girls deserve to be in Stand and Deliver. 1194 01:00:05,671 --> 01:00:08,321 And for that match I will represent Fatal Influence. 1195 01:00:08,355 --> 01:00:10,138 Do you really wanna go over this? 1196 01:00:10,171 --> 01:00:13,571 All right, listen, there isn't gonna be a last chance qualifier this year 1197 01:00:13,605 --> 01:00:15,738 [all arguing] 1198 01:00:15,771 --> 01:00:16,938 You better figure something out 1199 01:00:16,971 --> 01:00:19,154 because the Prodigy deserves to be on Stand and Deliver. 1200 01:00:19,188 --> 01:00:22,838 Clearly, I'm the only former NXT Women's Champion in the room. 1201 01:00:22,871 --> 01:00:24,938 [all groaning] 1202 01:00:24,971 --> 01:00:27,538 Listen, you know what? Now that I'm looking around, 1203 01:00:28,371 --> 01:00:31,305 I actually have an idea for Stand and Deliver. 1204 01:00:31,338 --> 01:00:33,305 I can work something out. 1205 01:00:33,338 --> 01:00:34,921 -What is it? -Details. 1206 01:00:34,955 --> 01:00:38,171 It better not be a Tag Match, because I don't even have a partner. 1207 01:00:38,205 --> 01:00:40,205 [all arguing] 1208 01:00:43,305 --> 01:00:48,004 [Vic] We just saw and heard from Ava but from the desk of the general manager, 1209 01:00:48,038 --> 01:00:51,004 a week from Saturday, the match is official, 1210 01:00:51,038 --> 01:00:54,438 it will be a four-way for the NXT Women's Championship. 1211 01:00:54,471 --> 01:00:58,771 Who will Stand and Deliver on WrestleMania Saturday? 1212 01:01:00,205 --> 01:01:02,821 And speaking of which, the NXT Championship match 1213 01:01:02,855 --> 01:01:05,421 will be a Triple Threat in Las Vegas. 1214 01:01:05,455 --> 01:01:09,705 Those three about to team in moments against Darkstate, 1215 01:01:09,738 --> 01:01:13,721 but which three members? Our main event is next on NXT. 1216 01:01:25,654 --> 01:01:28,071 Dude, our confidence is off the charts. 1217 01:01:28,105 --> 01:01:31,671 I mean, we're doing pretty good right here. Hanging in there. 1218 01:01:31,705 --> 01:01:34,705 -[sighs] Not like that. -Mr. Chase. 1219 01:01:34,738 --> 01:01:37,955 -What do you mean, "Not like that"? -You're just moving a bit too fast. 1220 01:01:37,988 --> 01:01:39,605 What should we do instead? 1221 01:01:40,421 --> 01:01:42,871 Trust me, you don't want my help. 1222 01:01:42,904 --> 01:01:46,988 Yeah, we do. Wait. Whoa, whoa, please. Please help. 1223 01:01:47,938 --> 01:01:48,771 [sighs] 1224 01:01:50,205 --> 01:01:51,038 Okay. 1225 01:01:53,271 --> 01:01:57,638 I don't know. We're close but we're far off. 1226 01:01:57,671 --> 01:01:59,121 You're pissing me off. 1227 01:01:59,154 --> 01:02:01,038 Is NXT even worth it anymore, man? 1228 01:02:01,071 --> 01:02:03,105 Don't go doing all of that. 1229 01:02:04,621 --> 01:02:07,171 [cheering] 1230 01:02:07,205 --> 01:02:08,688 Look we get it. 1231 01:02:08,721 --> 01:02:11,705 There are gonna be ups and downs and downs will be rough 1232 01:02:12,621 --> 01:02:15,771 But we've been watching you the past two weeks 1233 01:02:15,805 --> 01:02:17,438 -because we watch the product. -Mmm-hmm. 1234 01:02:17,471 --> 01:02:20,021 But you're trying to be tag teams, that you're not! 1235 01:02:20,055 --> 01:02:21,771 -Not even close. No. -You're not! 1236 01:02:21,805 --> 01:02:25,888 Take it from two guys who have been through a lot in our careers, 1237 01:02:27,588 --> 01:02:29,021 just lean on each other 1238 01:02:29,055 --> 01:02:33,438 and stick to being who you are. 1239 01:02:33,471 --> 01:02:36,538 Be who you are! 1240 01:02:36,571 --> 01:02:40,221 Be Hank and Tank! 1241 01:02:40,254 --> 01:02:41,721 and you'll be rewarded. 1242 01:02:41,754 --> 01:02:45,855 Y'all might even be rewarded next week. We talked to Ava. 1243 01:02:45,888 --> 01:02:49,638 There is a tag team gauntlet match and the winner faces Fraxiom 1244 01:02:49,671 --> 01:02:53,455 for the NXT Tag Team titles at Stand and Deliver. 1245 01:02:53,488 --> 01:02:57,455 It's time to lock in. It's time to lock in. Lock in! 1246 01:02:57,488 --> 01:02:58,971 You know what time it is? 1247 01:02:59,004 --> 01:03:00,838 What time it is! 1248 01:03:00,871 --> 01:03:04,588 -It's time to rise to the occasion! -Yeah! Yeah! 1249 01:03:04,621 --> 01:03:09,188 -It's time to Stand and Deliver! -Yeah! Yeah! 1250 01:03:09,221 --> 01:03:11,004 Oh, my God! 1251 01:03:14,188 --> 01:03:17,821 [Vic] A number one contender, fatal four-way match 1252 01:03:17,855 --> 01:03:20,188 with the winner receiving an opportunity 1253 01:03:20,221 --> 01:03:23,671 to challenge the new North American Champion Ricky Saints 1254 01:03:23,705 --> 01:03:25,038 at Stand and Deliver. 1255 01:03:25,071 --> 01:03:27,738 [Corey] I'm fired up from what we just heard from The Street Profits, 1256 01:03:27,771 --> 01:03:31,305 and I'm more fired up because our Women's North American Champion Ladder Match 1257 01:03:31,338 --> 01:03:33,371 qualifiers continue next week. 1258 01:03:33,404 --> 01:03:36,421 Four spots have been solidified and two remain. 1259 01:03:36,455 --> 01:03:41,538 Who heads to Stand and Deliver? We're gonna find out next week on NXT. 1260 01:03:41,571 --> 01:03:45,321 [Corey] Just heard Montez and Angelo break the news, 1261 01:03:45,355 --> 01:03:49,188 a number one contenders Tag Team Gauntlet. 1262 01:03:49,221 --> 01:03:50,855 How will Hank and Tank fair? 1263 01:03:50,888 --> 01:03:53,238 It will not be an easy night at the office. 1264 01:03:53,271 --> 01:03:57,688 It goes down next Tuesday right here on NXT. 1265 01:03:59,071 --> 01:04:03,855 [Vic] We still have a lot of action here tonight because it's main event time. 1266 01:04:03,888 --> 01:04:07,071 ["Who Want It" playing] 1267 01:04:09,555 --> 01:04:10,421 ♪ Ay ♪ 1268 01:04:13,171 --> 01:04:14,705 ♪ Yo, let's go! ♪ 1269 01:04:15,455 --> 01:04:16,455 ♪ Who want it ♪ 1270 01:04:16,488 --> 01:04:17,321 ♪ I want the world ♪ 1271 01:04:17,355 --> 01:04:19,338 ♪ Now they running 'bout to kick down the door ♪ 1272 01:04:19,371 --> 01:04:20,754 ♪ Bring 'em all one by one in ♪ 1273 01:04:20,788 --> 01:04:22,788 -[Vic] And you have to… Oh! -["Locked In" playing] 1274 01:04:27,788 --> 01:04:31,355 -[crowd chanting] Whoop that trick! -[Booker T] That's right. 1275 01:04:31,388 --> 01:04:33,288 -[Booker T] Say what? -[Trick whooping] 1276 01:04:33,738 --> 01:04:35,404 -[Booker T] Yeah. -[Vic mumbles] 1277 01:04:35,438 --> 01:04:38,205 -[Booker T] Oh, man. -["Oba Femi theme music" playing] 1278 01:04:38,238 --> 01:04:43,788 [Vic] Early on, these three trying to one-up the other. 1279 01:04:56,471 --> 01:04:57,438 [bell ringing] 1280 01:04:57,471 --> 01:05:01,205 [Mike Rome] The following contest is a six-man tag team match, 1281 01:05:01,238 --> 01:05:03,271 scheduled for one fall. 1282 01:05:03,305 --> 01:05:06,555 introducing first, the team of Je'Von Evans, 1283 01:05:06,588 --> 01:05:08,271 Trick Williams, 1284 01:05:08,305 --> 01:05:14,588 and the NXT Champion, Oba Femi. 1285 01:05:16,021 --> 01:05:18,138 [Vic] Trick spoke up earlier, and said, 1286 01:05:18,171 --> 01:05:21,605 we all need to focus, we all need to work as one. 1287 01:05:21,638 --> 01:05:25,404 It's our main event. Six-man tag team match, next 1288 01:05:29,904 --> 01:05:31,305 [Vic] Back live on NXT. 1289 01:05:31,338 --> 01:05:35,438 There is our NXT championship Triple Threat at Stand and Deliver. 1290 01:05:36,355 --> 01:05:39,888 They are opponents in Vegas, they're a team tonight 1291 01:05:39,921 --> 01:05:42,621 against a common enemy. 1292 01:05:42,654 --> 01:05:44,071 [imperceptible] 1293 01:05:44,105 --> 01:05:46,205 [indistinct shouting] 1294 01:05:46,238 --> 01:05:48,238 ["Dark State theme music" playing] 1295 01:05:55,105 --> 01:05:56,105 ♪ Here we go ♪ 1296 01:06:01,438 --> 01:06:03,321 [Vic] Dark State begins no time, 1297 01:06:03,355 --> 01:06:07,305 there are four members, which three are going to compete 1298 01:06:07,338 --> 01:06:08,188 in this matchup. 1299 01:06:08,221 --> 01:06:11,855 I feel really bad for Adrian Butler, our official. 1300 01:06:11,888 --> 01:06:13,421 We haven't even heard the bell yet. 1301 01:06:13,455 --> 01:06:15,571 This match hasn't even officially started. 1302 01:06:16,838 --> 01:06:18,271 -Oba said, he's ready. -[bell ringing] 1303 01:06:18,305 --> 01:06:19,471 [Vic] There's the bell. 1304 01:06:19,504 --> 01:06:24,004 Looks like it's gonna be Dion Lennox, Shugars and Cutler. 1305 01:06:24,038 --> 01:06:26,138 [Corey] In the past coming out of the gate strong, 1306 01:06:26,171 --> 01:06:31,855 overwhelming all three members of the Stand and Deliver main event. 1307 01:06:31,888 --> 01:06:34,471 Oba Femi being beaten down right now. 1308 01:06:34,904 --> 01:06:35,805 Oof! 1309 01:06:35,838 --> 01:06:39,538 [Vic] Lennox, the short fuse of the quartet. 1310 01:06:39,571 --> 01:06:41,838 Former linebacker at Oregon state, 1311 01:06:41,871 --> 01:06:42,938 played in the NFL. 1312 01:06:42,971 --> 01:06:44,138 Tagged in Cutler. 1313 01:06:44,171 --> 01:06:46,738 [instinct clamoring] 1314 01:06:46,771 --> 01:06:47,605 [Oba Femi groans] 1315 01:06:48,471 --> 01:06:49,305 [Booker T] Hey, hey. 1316 01:06:49,338 --> 01:06:53,571 [Corey] See Saquon Shugars, that's the… that's the wild card of Dark State for me. 1317 01:06:53,605 --> 01:06:55,638 You could see it in Saquon's eyes. 1318 01:06:55,671 --> 01:06:58,071 The guy, he's got a lot going on behind him. 1319 01:06:58,105 --> 01:07:00,305 But nobody knows what's going on, but him. 1320 01:07:00,338 --> 01:07:03,238 [Vic] And we're witnessing the NXT Champion just getting decimated 1321 01:07:03,271 --> 01:07:06,871 at this juncture till now, and finally maybe, Oba Femi, 1322 01:07:06,904 --> 01:07:08,654 a little fired up, a little angry. 1323 01:07:08,688 --> 01:07:10,955 But he looks a little dazed and a little confused. 1324 01:07:11,504 --> 01:07:13,571 Has he made a tag? Trick Williams is in. 1325 01:07:13,605 --> 01:07:15,105 And now Trick misses widely. 1326 01:07:15,138 --> 01:07:18,071 Saquon Shugars. He got his degree from the streets. 1327 01:07:18,105 --> 01:07:19,538 Going up and around. 1328 01:07:19,571 --> 01:07:20,671 Trick kicked out 1329 01:07:20,705 --> 01:07:23,138 [Corey] Shugars going right through, and a nearfall. 1330 01:07:23,171 --> 01:07:25,788 [Booker T] You gotta give this guy-- [Corey and Vic] Uh-oh! 1331 01:07:25,821 --> 01:07:27,205 [Vic] Oh, he caught. Countered. 1332 01:07:27,238 --> 01:07:28,521 That's an education. 1333 01:07:28,555 --> 01:07:31,904 And look at the transition, and then just ripping Trick Williams down. 1334 01:07:31,938 --> 01:07:33,321 [Booker T] Man, let me you right now. 1335 01:07:33,355 --> 01:07:35,538 This Dark State got something going on right now. 1336 01:07:35,571 --> 01:07:39,638 Taking a fight right to Trick Williams, Oba Femi, and Je'Von Evans. 1337 01:07:39,671 --> 01:07:41,771 [Vic] Oof! I agree with you Book. Oh! 1338 01:07:41,805 --> 01:07:44,288 -[Booker T] Bang! -[Vic] Big jump and a neckbreaker. 1339 01:07:44,321 --> 01:07:46,105 We're heading to Vegas for Stand and Deliver 1340 01:07:46,138 --> 01:07:47,071 a week from Saturday. 1341 01:07:47,105 --> 01:07:49,421 But Dark State, they are four of a kind. 1342 01:07:49,471 --> 01:07:51,021 They are four men with one mission. 1343 01:07:51,688 --> 01:07:52,938 To create havoc. 1344 01:07:52,971 --> 01:07:54,671 And look at Shugars holding on. 1345 01:07:54,705 --> 01:07:58,571 Cutler, just went in over Williams, and another nearfall. 1346 01:07:58,605 --> 01:08:00,771 [Corey] Think of what it would do for the confidence. 1347 01:08:00,805 --> 01:08:04,138 Whatever the mission is of Dark State, to emerge victorious tonight. 1348 01:08:04,171 --> 01:08:06,771 To say they came in and defeated the three men 1349 01:08:06,805 --> 01:08:09,771 head lining Stand and Deliver, simultaneously. 1350 01:08:09,805 --> 01:08:12,338 Tonight, for Je'Von, for Oba, for Trick, 1351 01:08:12,371 --> 01:08:13,788 this is about survival. 1352 01:08:13,821 --> 01:08:16,171 They better figure a way how to work together. 1353 01:08:16,205 --> 01:08:18,438 [Vic] Dark State didn't like the pecking order. 1354 01:08:18,471 --> 01:08:19,904 They didn't like the protocol 1355 01:08:19,938 --> 01:08:21,721 There are four men on a mission 1356 01:08:21,755 --> 01:08:23,304 And I don't mean Mabel and Mo. 1357 01:08:23,338 --> 01:08:26,288 It's Cutler with a big slam and now continuing 1358 01:08:26,804 --> 01:08:29,338 to try to take out Trick Williams. 1359 01:08:29,371 --> 01:08:32,054 -Cutler loves to break Will. -[Booker T] Big shots. 1360 01:08:32,088 --> 01:08:33,205 [Vic] Loves to break spirits. 1361 01:08:33,238 --> 01:08:34,354 [Cutler groans] 1362 01:08:34,388 --> 01:08:37,005 From Duke University, making the cup count. 1363 01:08:37,038 --> 01:08:38,255 A tag and in comes Shugars. 1364 01:08:38,288 --> 01:08:39,438 [Booker T mumbling] 1365 01:08:39,471 --> 01:08:42,238 [Vic] Shugars there just got launched into the sky 1366 01:08:42,271 --> 01:08:43,571 by Trick Williams. 1367 01:08:43,621 --> 01:08:45,438 [Corey] Trick needs to make it to ten. 1368 01:08:45,471 --> 01:08:46,638 What are you doing, Trick? 1369 01:08:46,671 --> 01:08:50,705 [Vic] Well, Trick said earlier that the team needs to focus, 1370 01:08:50,738 --> 01:08:51,888 they need to work as one. 1371 01:08:51,921 --> 01:08:53,821 Aiming to cover off from the suplex. 1372 01:08:54,571 --> 01:08:55,971 [overlapping conversations] 1373 01:08:56,005 --> 01:08:58,654 [Vic] Exact opposite of what we just saw from Trick Williams. 1374 01:08:58,688 --> 01:09:01,038 [Booker T] Trick said, "I'm gonna get this thing done, 1375 01:09:01,071 --> 01:09:02,771 and I'm gonna do it all by myself." 1376 01:09:02,804 --> 01:09:04,404 I don't like that attitude right there. 1377 01:09:06,005 --> 01:09:07,621 Well, some may be saying right now, 1378 01:09:08,604 --> 01:09:11,571 a main event matchup, the caliber of the Triple Threat, 1379 01:09:11,604 --> 01:09:12,671 how do they team together? 1380 01:09:12,705 --> 01:09:15,688 Partnering before Wrestlemania Weekend is not uncommon. 1381 01:09:15,721 --> 01:09:18,471 Shawn Michaels, John Cena were actually tag-team champions, 1382 01:09:18,505 --> 01:09:20,654 before the Wrestlemania '23 main event. 1383 01:09:20,688 --> 01:09:22,488 [Booker T] This is a conundrum, Vic. 1384 01:09:22,521 --> 01:09:26,038 These are our three guys that just not on the same page right now, 1385 01:09:26,071 --> 01:09:28,338 looking for the exact same thing. 1386 01:09:28,371 --> 01:09:30,371 [Vic] How do you prepare for the unknown then? 1387 01:09:30,404 --> 01:09:31,955 [Booker T] You can't prepare for it. 1388 01:09:32,505 --> 01:09:35,038 And Graves, see the point, I mean, how much strategy 1389 01:09:35,071 --> 01:09:37,988 could these three have talked about before this matchup. 1390 01:09:38,021 --> 01:09:39,688 Do they even want to talk to each other? 1391 01:09:39,721 --> 01:09:41,604 [Corey] Listen I… The professional in them 1392 01:09:41,638 --> 01:09:43,354 should've figured out some sort of idea. 1393 01:09:43,388 --> 01:09:46,138 Just at least a loose outline as to how to coexist. 1394 01:09:46,171 --> 01:09:47,288 How to work together. 1395 01:09:47,321 --> 01:09:50,154 Because Dark State, we know very little about them. 1396 01:09:50,188 --> 01:09:52,404 But what we do know is that they are a cohesive unit. 1397 01:09:52,438 --> 01:09:53,371 They are a team. 1398 01:09:53,404 --> 01:09:55,804 And they have destroyed everything they've come in contact with. 1399 01:09:55,838 --> 01:09:58,688 [Vic] Did you see Je'Von Evans? He was screaming at Trick Williams. 1400 01:09:58,721 --> 01:10:00,955 Well, he's made the tag. Finally a tag was made. 1401 01:10:02,071 --> 01:10:05,038 And Je'Von coming in, a big right to Dion. 1402 01:10:05,071 --> 01:10:06,788 [Booker T] They're getting on the same page. 1403 01:10:06,821 --> 01:10:08,471 -[Vic] Whoa! -[Booker T] I like it. 1404 01:10:08,505 --> 01:10:10,138 I like it a lot. 1405 01:10:10,171 --> 01:10:12,605 [Vic] But you gotta give credit to Je'Von Evans. 1406 01:10:12,638 --> 01:10:14,538 He knew Dark State would be a problem. 1407 01:10:14,571 --> 01:10:16,138 He tried to speak up. 1408 01:10:16,171 --> 01:10:18,171 And he's coming in right now, house of fire. 1409 01:10:18,205 --> 01:10:22,771 Not just to beat down Dark State but also to prove he's ready 1410 01:10:22,804 --> 01:10:26,105 for Stand and Deliver and the NXT Championships. 1411 01:10:26,138 --> 01:10:27,888 Leg sweep, take down by Evans 1412 01:10:27,921 --> 01:10:29,038 Double stomp. 1413 01:10:29,571 --> 01:10:30,405 And lookit. 1414 01:10:30,455 --> 01:10:33,338 Cutler right in. Ready to pounce from behind. 1415 01:10:33,371 --> 01:10:36,021 [Booker T] Talk about the X-factor. This is the X-factor. 1416 01:10:36,054 --> 01:10:37,405 Cutler is the… is the guy. 1417 01:10:37,438 --> 01:10:38,705 Look at him. He's beef. 1418 01:10:38,738 --> 01:10:40,238 He's got a lot of beef on him. 1419 01:10:40,271 --> 01:10:41,755 [all exclaiming] 1420 01:10:41,788 --> 01:10:44,355 [Vic] He might not have any teeth left in his mouth. 1421 01:10:44,388 --> 01:10:47,804 And Je'Von Evans, getting bouncy here, tonight. 1422 01:10:47,838 --> 01:10:50,638 [Corey] Wow! Down goes Saquon, drop kick! 1423 01:10:50,671 --> 01:10:52,138 Takes down Dion. 1424 01:10:52,171 --> 01:10:54,238 Drop kick, take down Saquon. 1425 01:10:54,271 --> 01:10:55,571 [Vic] People are back in. 1426 01:10:56,355 --> 01:10:58,271 And there comes Trick and Oba. 1427 01:10:59,105 --> 01:11:00,971 Maybe they are on the same page. 1428 01:11:02,371 --> 01:11:06,738 Dark State making their debut is about to be spoiled 1429 01:11:07,538 --> 01:11:10,855 by the Triple Threat NXT Championship match 1430 01:11:10,888 --> 01:11:11,988 at Stand and Deliver. 1431 01:11:12,021 --> 01:11:14,405 [Corey] I don't know, Vic. I think these three may explode. 1432 01:11:15,038 --> 01:11:17,005 And look at the size of those fellas. 1433 01:11:18,455 --> 01:11:21,938 [Vic] What a stalemate we had on NXT. 1434 01:11:21,971 --> 01:11:24,471 [indistinct clamoring] 1435 01:11:28,755 --> 01:11:31,021 [Vic] Big right hand connect by Evans. 1436 01:11:31,054 --> 01:11:33,021 Je'Von looking to fly. 1437 01:11:33,054 --> 01:11:34,071 Bang! 1438 01:11:34,105 --> 01:11:36,171 Massive high-cross body. 1439 01:11:36,205 --> 01:11:38,205 Covering. Nearfall. 1440 01:11:38,238 --> 01:11:40,705 You saw the cover, you saw the look in Je'Von's eyes. 1441 01:11:40,738 --> 01:11:42,888 staring a hole through Dion Lennox. 1442 01:11:43,405 --> 01:11:46,988 [Booker T] Je'Von Evans, he's the glue keeping this team together, right now. 1443 01:11:47,021 --> 01:11:49,738 Check out this beautiful, beautiful crossbody. 1444 01:11:50,438 --> 01:11:51,588 [Corey] I agree with you, Book. 1445 01:11:51,621 --> 01:11:54,588 Evans has been the glue of his team thus far. 1446 01:11:54,621 --> 01:11:57,088 Whereas Dark State has been a cohesive unit. 1447 01:11:57,121 --> 01:12:00,155 Clearly, functioning and firing on all cylinders. 1448 01:12:00,188 --> 01:12:02,788 [Vic] This matchup has been nothing short of intense. 1449 01:12:02,821 --> 01:12:03,655 Whoa! 1450 01:12:04,321 --> 01:12:08,054 [Corey] The intensity in this match has started since the beginning, 1451 01:12:08,088 --> 01:12:10,721 and Cutler just dropping Je'Von, made the tag. 1452 01:12:10,755 --> 01:12:11,755 he is legal. 1453 01:12:11,788 --> 01:12:14,488 And this is why Dark State is so dangerous. 1454 01:12:14,521 --> 01:12:17,571 These are four men operating as one. 1455 01:12:18,471 --> 01:12:21,655 [Vic] and this quartet, Graves, certainly has had no issues 1456 01:12:21,688 --> 01:12:24,105 making enemies in the locker room. 1457 01:12:24,921 --> 01:12:26,955 [Corey] Well, listen, you can physically attack 1458 01:12:26,988 --> 01:12:28,671 and beat up everybody in the locker room. 1459 01:12:28,705 --> 01:12:30,905 You're not worried about who's you friend, or enemy. 1460 01:12:30,938 --> 01:12:33,288 Right now, Dark State is looking nothing short of dominant. 1461 01:12:33,321 --> 01:12:34,205 Cover by James. 1462 01:12:34,238 --> 01:12:37,938 [Vic] Hooking a leg, and another kick out by Je'Von. 1463 01:12:37,971 --> 01:12:40,538 [Booker T] Goes back to that intimidation factor, guys. 1464 01:12:40,571 --> 01:12:42,988 These guys aren't worried about the locker room or anything. 1465 01:12:43,021 --> 01:12:44,921 They are a cohesive unit, 1466 01:12:44,955 --> 01:12:49,405 and they're working like a well-oiled machine, right now, man. 1467 01:12:49,438 --> 01:12:52,005 [Vic] Many have wondered what Dark State would be like, 1468 01:12:52,038 --> 01:12:54,021 once they stormed into the ring. 1469 01:12:54,054 --> 01:12:56,638 This is the first time that they have done so. 1470 01:12:56,671 --> 01:12:58,971 [Corey] Spine buster, no wasted movement. 1471 01:12:59,005 --> 01:13:01,971 Dion sliding up immediately into a headlock on Evans. 1472 01:13:02,005 --> 01:13:05,838 As we mentioned, the short-fused of the four. 1473 01:13:05,871 --> 01:13:07,621 Former collegiate linebacker, 1474 01:13:07,655 --> 01:13:12,638 former NFL linebacker here in NXT did not want to wait his turn. 1475 01:13:12,671 --> 01:13:14,205 Nor did the rest of Darkstate, 1476 01:13:14,238 --> 01:13:16,638 they wanted to take the opportunities. 1477 01:13:16,671 --> 01:13:18,538 They wanted to beat those around them up 1478 01:13:18,571 --> 01:13:21,054 and show that they were better than everyone else. 1479 01:13:21,088 --> 01:13:23,388 [Corey] That's the unfortunate reality of the game these days. 1480 01:13:23,421 --> 01:13:25,038 You can try to do things the right way. 1481 01:13:25,071 --> 01:13:27,488 You can follow the rules and traditions we all went through. 1482 01:13:27,521 --> 01:13:30,255 But that's not what matters anymore, it's about-- 1483 01:13:30,288 --> 01:13:31,671 Oh, my God! 1484 01:13:31,705 --> 01:13:34,888 [Vic] A spine rattling spinebuster, 1485 01:13:34,921 --> 01:13:38,105 cover and count and Je'Von Evans… 1486 01:13:38,138 --> 01:13:39,571 -Wow. -[Booker T] Double up. 1487 01:13:39,605 --> 01:13:42,071 [Corey] It's about getting the world to pay attention 1488 01:13:42,105 --> 01:13:45,621 and the WWE Universe to know your name. 1489 01:13:45,655 --> 01:13:48,938 That's what Darkstate is accomplishing right before our very eyes. 1490 01:13:49,671 --> 01:13:51,271 [Vic] Back in comes Saquon. 1491 01:13:52,671 --> 01:13:56,921 And everyone right now, in the NXT universe, 1492 01:13:56,955 --> 01:14:00,905 you almost feel the air has been taken out of the performance center 1493 01:14:00,938 --> 01:14:02,888 with what Darkstate has done in this match. 1494 01:14:02,921 --> 01:14:05,471 Another cover and another kick-out. 1495 01:14:05,505 --> 01:14:08,054 That right shoulder just getting off the mat. 1496 01:14:08,088 --> 01:14:10,738 And I'm looking over at Oba and I'm looking over at Trick, 1497 01:14:10,771 --> 01:14:14,455 and they are just as intense as Je'Von Evans was. 1498 01:14:14,488 --> 01:14:16,588 They know what's on the line here in this match-up too. 1499 01:14:16,621 --> 01:14:19,105 [Corey] I got a feeling Oba and Trick are just as baffled 1500 01:14:19,138 --> 01:14:20,871 as the fans here in the performance center are, 1501 01:14:20,905 --> 01:14:24,105 because let's be honest, this isn't supposed to unfold this way. 1502 01:14:24,605 --> 01:14:26,721 These four guys who are relatively unknown, 1503 01:14:26,755 --> 01:14:29,638 they were performance center athletes, very little experience, 1504 01:14:29,671 --> 01:14:32,671 should not be dominating the roster the way they have recently. 1505 01:14:32,705 --> 01:14:34,571 [Vic] Can't disagree with you, Corey. 1506 01:14:34,605 --> 01:14:36,188 [Booker T] I can tell you this right here. 1507 01:14:36,221 --> 01:14:38,304 Oba and Trick, you talk about the look in their eyes, 1508 01:14:38,338 --> 01:14:40,655 that's a look of worry and concern. 1509 01:14:40,688 --> 01:14:42,538 Uh-oh. Here we go. 1510 01:14:42,571 --> 01:14:44,255 Here we go. 1511 01:14:44,288 --> 01:14:46,255 [Vic] So much has been taken out of Je'Von Evans, 1512 01:14:46,288 --> 01:14:48,071 couldn't quite get to his corner. 1513 01:14:48,105 --> 01:14:50,721 But if at first you don't succeed, you try again. 1514 01:14:50,755 --> 01:14:53,688 But Dion made the tag, he's the legal superstar 1515 01:14:53,738 --> 01:14:56,621 and they've cut the ring in half, has Darkstate… 1516 01:14:56,655 --> 01:15:01,021 And Je'von, in desperation shifts the weight to create separation. 1517 01:15:02,121 --> 01:15:03,105 [Corey] Will it be enough? 1518 01:15:03,138 --> 01:15:05,638 Can Evans get to his corner and make the tag? 1519 01:15:05,671 --> 01:15:06,738 [Vic] So close. 1520 01:15:07,321 --> 01:15:11,688 Getting back up, enzuigiri rocking Dion. This is that moment. 1521 01:15:12,205 --> 01:15:14,771 Gotta make that tag. But who will he tag? 1522 01:15:15,688 --> 01:15:16,688 [Booker T] Whoa! 1523 01:15:16,721 --> 01:15:20,188 [Vic] Oba Femi just took things over 1524 01:15:20,221 --> 01:15:22,605 and put the match-up in his own hands. 1525 01:15:22,655 --> 01:15:24,971 [Corey] The Ruler has been unleashed. 1526 01:15:26,271 --> 01:15:31,171 [Vic] And the NXT champion now has been waiting patiently to unleash. 1527 01:15:31,205 --> 01:15:35,671 [Booker T speaking indistinctly] Here we go! 1528 01:15:35,705 --> 01:15:38,705 [Vic] He remembers the beatdown at Vengeance Day, 1529 01:15:38,738 --> 01:15:41,388 he remembers being dropped by these four. 1530 01:15:41,421 --> 01:15:42,771 [commentators exclaiming] 1531 01:15:42,804 --> 01:15:44,388 [Vic] I don't necessarily know 1532 01:15:44,421 --> 01:15:49,488 if that was on purpose, inadvertent. 1533 01:15:49,521 --> 01:15:53,288 Lennox coming in, he got caught, Fall from Grace-- 1534 01:15:53,321 --> 01:15:54,638 Wait a minute. 1535 01:15:54,671 --> 01:15:56,921 [indistinct argument] 1536 01:15:59,505 --> 01:16:00,505 Hey! 1537 01:16:01,205 --> 01:16:02,905 What are you doing? Hey! 1538 01:16:04,671 --> 01:16:07,304 [Vic] Je'Von is legal. 1539 01:16:07,338 --> 01:16:10,521 He was pleading his case. These two now swinging away. 1540 01:16:10,554 --> 01:16:13,438 It was Trick who said they all needed to work as one 1541 01:16:13,471 --> 01:16:16,338 and focus on this match, but Je'Von is legal. 1542 01:16:16,371 --> 01:16:19,804 Je'Von to the top! Boom! Frog splash! 1543 01:16:19,838 --> 01:16:22,738 [Booker T] Cover him, son! Cover him! Cover him! 1544 01:16:24,038 --> 01:16:25,188 Damn it! 1545 01:16:25,821 --> 01:16:27,221 [Vic] Give credit to Lennox, 1546 01:16:27,255 --> 01:16:29,304 but on the outside, more officials coming out here, 1547 01:16:29,338 --> 01:16:30,838 this is pandemonium. 1548 01:16:30,871 --> 01:16:33,271 Saquon Shugars pulling the rope. 1549 01:16:33,304 --> 01:16:35,021 The tag was made, Cutler is legal. 1550 01:16:35,054 --> 01:16:37,938 Je'Von and his partners beating the hell out of each other. 1551 01:16:37,971 --> 01:16:39,871 Back in the ring, the match continuing. 1552 01:16:39,905 --> 01:16:42,105 [Corey] This is is absolute chaos, absolute madness. 1553 01:16:42,138 --> 01:16:45,755 Shugars from the top. Nearly put Evans through the ring! 1554 01:16:45,788 --> 01:16:49,705 [Vic] And Shugars into the cover and the emotions 1555 01:16:49,738 --> 01:16:51,288 -couldn't be held in check. -[bell dings] 1556 01:16:51,321 --> 01:16:54,438 And Evans pays the price. 1557 01:16:55,005 --> 01:16:56,021 [music playing] 1558 01:16:56,054 --> 01:16:58,005 [ring announcer] Here are your winners, 1559 01:16:58,038 --> 01:17:00,571 Darkstate! 1560 01:17:00,605 --> 01:17:05,088 [Vic] Despite early in the match being the glue that held his team together, 1561 01:17:05,121 --> 01:17:08,938 Je'Von Evans winds up as the sacrificial lamb 1562 01:17:08,971 --> 01:17:11,271 at the altar of Darkstate. 1563 01:17:11,304 --> 01:17:15,905 NXT Universe standing in absolute shock. 1564 01:17:16,488 --> 01:17:19,255 Here we see right out of the gate, before the opening bell, 1565 01:17:19,288 --> 01:17:20,455 Darkstate hit the ring, 1566 01:17:20,488 --> 01:17:24,605 four on three advantage and the chaos continued. 1567 01:17:24,638 --> 01:17:28,221 Here we see Saquon Shugars being launched into Trick Williams. 1568 01:17:28,255 --> 01:17:31,238 Curious about the intent with the closing moments, 1569 01:17:31,271 --> 01:17:34,221 Shugars launching himself off the rope, 1570 01:17:34,255 --> 01:17:36,855 putting Je'Von down the hard way 1571 01:17:36,888 --> 01:17:40,971 and picking up a massive W for Darkstate. 1572 01:17:42,255 --> 01:17:44,321 [Italian music plays] 1573 01:17:49,121 --> 01:17:52,304 Hey, Darkstate. Darkstate, up here. 1574 01:17:53,338 --> 01:17:55,355 On behalf of the D'Angelo family, 1575 01:17:56,205 --> 01:17:57,455 you want to cause chaos? 1576 01:17:58,721 --> 01:18:03,588 Fine, how about next week in the parking lot? 1577 01:18:04,671 --> 01:18:06,038 [crowd cheering] 1578 01:18:06,071 --> 01:18:07,505 You four are going to learn 1579 01:18:07,538 --> 01:18:09,405 that messing with the D'Angelo family 1580 01:18:10,138 --> 01:18:13,304 has severe… consequences. 1581 01:18:16,171 --> 01:18:19,005 [Vic] The Underboss with a business decision. 1582 01:18:19,038 --> 01:18:23,171 Another twist in the Road to WrestleMania weekend 1583 01:18:23,205 --> 01:18:25,471 and Stand and Deliver. ad to WrestleMania weekend