[opening theme music playing]
[John Cena] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[Vic] Who will have luck on their side?
Who hits the jackpot?
Who stands and delivers?
♪ Well, maybe I'm not typical ♪
[Corey] Tonight is about passion, showing the entire WWE Universe
who you are, what you're capable of and where you belong.
[bell dings]
[Corey] It's Hank, it's Tank!
-[Vic] They can finally call themselves… -[bell dings]
…champions.
[Corey] It is a ladder match where creativity,
athleticism and insanity collide.
[Corey] Sol Ruca is your Women's North American Champion.
[Vic] Got a turf war on our hands at Stand & Deliver.
[Corey] Stacks took out Shugars!
[Tony] I'm gonna need you to trust me.
[Stacks] Yeah, I trust you, T.
[Corey] The Underboss has turned his back on The Family.
[Vic] As Darkstate continues to rise,
a dark cloud now hovers over The D'Angelo Family.
[bell dings]
♪ That's how I'm wired, I'm a survivor ♪
[Vic] Stephanie Vaquer defends against Jaida Parker,
Giulia and Jordynne Grace in a Fatal 4-Way
for the NXT Women's Championship.
[Booker T] This is a fight right here.
This is a fight for the ages.
[Corey] Incredible effort from all four women.
[Vic] Stephanie Vaquer retains the title.
[bell dings]
That should be. That right there should be me.
Roxanne, enough. No one wants to hear this.
No, no, Ava. I'd hand it over.
-Or give me the match that I deserve. -[Ava] Okay.
-No, I don't [indistinct]. -Hey, no. No!
Hey, come on. Hey!
[Corey] In our main event, it is NXT title time in Sin City.
[Vic] Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, Oba Femi.
These three superstars will clash in a Triple Threat Match.
[Je'Von] I'll take this step by step.
And at Stand & Deliver, I'm coming for the NXT Championship.
Oba, Je'Von, I'm leaving with that title around my waist.
I'm gonna whip both you'll ass.
The Ruler can't be stopped.
This title stays with me.
[Corey] Behold the wrath of The Ruler.
[Vic] It's Oba Femi who is still the NXT Champion.
The pride, the passion was on display,
which made this a Stand & Deliver we will never, ever forget.
♪ A million dollars from now ♪
[Vic] And we are live in the entertainment capital of the world,
Las Vegas, which has been the center of the wrestling world,
hosting a record breaking two-night WrestleMania.
And tonight, our superstars will stand and deliver once more.
Welcome to NXT.
♪ Tell her, I just got it It don't have a tag ♪
♪ I with the strippers They helpin' my brand ♪
♪ On Lanvins, the shoes laces Look like a crayon ♪
♪ Told 'еm, "No biggie I'm makin' them bands" ♪
[Vic] And we are live inside the Fontainebleau theater
and we are set for our first championship match
of the night.
[chanting] NXT! NXT!
["Liv Gone Mad" playing]
♪ Watch me! ♪
[bell dings]
[Mike] The following contest, scheduled for one fall,
is for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.
Introducing first, they are the new
WWE Women's Team Champions,
Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan!
[Vic] We are set for this tag team match-up in just moments.
We want to welcome you in ringside.
Vic Joseph, alongside Corey Graves to my left.
And, of course, the two time WWE Hall of Famer, Booker T.
Booker, the last time we were in here, you were asleep.
What are you talking about?
-I was praying-- -Right there, your eyes were--
-I was praying, okay? -"Praying."
Well, how was your WrestleMania weekend once you woke up?
It was godly.
[all chuckling]
Well, we are set to kick things off here tonight.
["Eyes Of The Reaper" playing]
NXT set the tone for WrestleMania weekend this past Saturday.
Tonight, we bring it all home.
[Mike] And their opponents, the team of
Tatum Paxley and Gigi Dolin.
[Vic] Let's go back and see how the challengers
earned this opportunity.
It was back on the Countdown to Stand & Deliver
in a 4-Way elimination tag team match-up.
Unique offense gives these two a golden opportunity here tonight.
There is that Cemetery Driver which sealed the deal
-and the fate of Fatal Influence. -[bell dings]
And tonight, that happens again, Graves.
We could see ourselves new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
But no doubt, for that duo, this is the biggest test in their career.
[Corey] Because that duo is about to challenge
arguably the greatest women's tag team in WWE history.
We're talking four-time tag team champions…
[Booker T] That's right.
[Corey] …in Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.
[Vic] They're currently on their fourth reign.
Raquel is in her record fifth reign as champion.
The titles, of course, changed hands last night
in the first match-up on Monday Night RAW.
And on the topic of RAW,
I'm hoping that Pat McAfee's okay, Graves.
I mean, that was just uncalled for from Guther.
[Corey] I saw Pat on the show earlier today.
Luckily, he escaped without any severe injuries.
My favorite part was watching Michael Cole's life flash before his eyes,
but hopefully, he learned his lesson.
-You don't talk smack to The Ring General. -[bell dings]
[Booker T] Yeah, yeah. You guys, I think, learned a lesson. All right?
[crowd chanting indistinctly]
[Vic] Well, tonight we are kicking things off with one booming match.
[Vic] And what lesson is that, Booker?
[Booker T] You don't want to go messing around with Gunther.
I mean, you guys know your role, all right?
Know your role and shut your damn mouth.
That's what Pat McAfee learned, all right?
-The hard way. -[Vic] Why are you yelling at us?
[Corey] Vic, just take some advice and don't say anything to anybody tonight
because I'm not defending you.
I'm not that good of a friend.
[Booker T] I'm just saying. I'm just saying.
[Vic] I think Booker's got my back.
But, Book, let's get into this match-up here
and let's talk about the champions.
I think they maybe a little emotionally drained coming in this.
And to that point, how can Gigi and Tatum take advantage?
[Booker T] You know, losing the championship, coming back,
having to strategize and winning them back.
Yeah, there is a tone that's gonna be on the body.
-And definitely, there's a moment… -[Corey] Whoa!
[Booker T] …a door that could be open,
that the competitors could slip in and take the championship.
[Corey] Look at this power from Rodriguez.
[Vic] And, Graves, how will this quick turnaround hinder the champions?
I mean, think about this.
They lost the title Sunday, they won them back last night,
and now they're defending them again here tonight?
[Corey] I don't see that being a problem for Liv and Raquel in any way or form.
As a matter of fact, Liv told me she's dedicating this match to Daddy Dom,
the new Intercontinental Champion. As we look yet again at the brute force
-that is Raquel Rodriguez. -[Vic] Well, Liv Morgan in this match-up.
This is Liv's first match in NXT since 2017.
She became a member of The Riott Squad.
And now, truly, has carved her own path of greatness.
Into the cover. Hook of the leg.
And a kick-out by Liv.
And that path that she's on, Graves,
you had first-hand sitting ringside watching her win women's championships.
-WrestleMania. -[Booker T] Beautiful, beautiful.
[Corey] Liv Morgan is the real deal. She's the genuine article.
And Liv put herself through hell to prove it to the WWE Universe.
Now, they're finally beginning to understand and accept
how talented Liv truly is.
[Vic] Gigi checking in. Gigi going from behind.
How is she gonna take down Raquel? Because that power once again, Booker,
is on display.
[Booker T] One thing about Raquel Rodriguez,
I said it from day one, she's a force to be reckoned with.
Right now, Gigi Dolan has an opportunity…
[Vic] Listen, if I were Gigi, I'd rely on a little bit of trickery.
Gigi's been around the game for a long time. She's a veteran.
She has a few tricks up her sleeve.
That might be what it takes to get the better of Raquel Rodriguez.
-[Booker T] Wait. Wow! -[Vic] Look. Exactly what I talked about.
[Corey] There's that power for Gigi Dolan.
She does know something about being a champion here in NXT.
And another near fall.
Gigi, of course, one of the greatest NXT Women's Tag Team Champions of all time.
The hell is this?
-Oh, my. -[Booker T] Gigi Dolan and Liv Morgan--
[Vic] Oh, from behind!
[Booker T] The one opportunity they're gonna have is Rodriguez
and Morgan is gonna get a little bit overconfident in a match-up like this.
-Like I say, a window could open. -[Corey] Could have an issue.
Second time the Women's Tag Titles have been defended at NXT!
But Liv Morgan just took advantage of the situation.
[Booker T] They're just toying around right now with Gigi and--
-[Corey] Oh, Tatum! -[Vic] Well, Tatum answering right back.
And, now, here's some of that unique--
[Booker T] Oh, baby! That's what I'm talking about!
[Vic] Graves, the champions wiped out, the challengers standing tall.
It's all about the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
Which team's walking out of Vegas with the gold?
[crowd chanting] NXT! NXT!
[Vic] Who will walk out of Las Vegas.
We are live inside the Fontainebleau Theater.
It has been all Raquel, all Liv Morgan.
The challengers have not been able to get out of the gate.
And Judgment Day, of course, riding high.
Tag Team Titles. Intercontinental Championship.
And, Graves, the return of JD McDonagh.
[Corey] Shocking turn of events.
An incredible weekend for The Judgment Day.
And right now, Raquel using all of her mass,
all of her strength, to just wear down Tatum Paxley. This was moments ago.
[Booker T] Oh, beautiful. Wow!
[Vic] Just action in both boxes.
Liv Morgan sending the opposition into the ring stairs.
And that was the turning point of the match-up,
which really has led Liv Morgan and Raquel to have control of this match.
And we talked about Liv Morgan. Let's talk about Raquel for a moment,
who just tagged out. She main-evented the first ever Stand & Deliver.
She held the Women's Title for over 200 days.
Of course, the Women's Title to be defended
in our main event here tonight.
[Corey] Look at this. A little love note to Daddy Dom.
[Booker T] You gotta love it, man.
-Oh, baby! Li'l ducky-ducky, quack-quack. -[Corey] You like Dirty Dom, don't ya?
[Vic] Oh course I like Dirty Dom. What kind of ridiculous statement is that?
[Corey] I don't know. Some things he does, questionable.
But into the cover. Hook of both legs for a second.
And just able to kick out there, was Tatum.
[Vic] What is questionable about being awesome at wrestling
having a smoking hot girlfriend,
and having your name on the lips of the WWE Universe?
[Corey] He was always rude to his father.
But, you know, we don't have to go too far back in time,
-as Raquel is back into the match-up. -[Booker T] I mean, come on.
-His dad is doing a hell of a job. -[Vic] Oh, here we go.
-[Booker T] I mean, Eddie… Oh. -[Vic] Eddie?
Just gonna move on right here because it's just gonna go downhill real fast.
And, right now, the championship aspirations are also going downhill
for the challengers.
[Corey] Tatum able to knee herself out of that predicament, but…
-Oh, look at these. Just fiery rights. -[Booker T] Too much power, man.
Too much power.
[shouting indistinctly]
[Booker T] Oh, you hear that? You hear that?
Oh, yeah! It's about to get saucy up here, dawg!
-Oh, yes! -[Vic] Oh!
-[Corey] Wow! -[Vic] DDT. Big counter.
And, right now, Tatum has to make the tag.
[Corey] That may have been the overconfidence you mentioned, Book.
Perhaps, Raquel took her eye off the ball for just a second.
-And Paxley made her pay. -[Vic] Gigi desperately wanting
to get back into this match-up. Reaching out. So close to the tag.
Raquel, as you can see, reaching out.
[Booker T] Here we go! Here we go!
[Vic] Fresh competitors on both sides. And Gigi Dolan
-is rocking and rolling all over! -[Corey] Big kick.
[Vic] And, again, this is the first of two championship matches.
[Booker T] Liv Morgan, she may be out right now, guys.
[Vic] Off the STL, getting right back up. Looking for--
-[Booker T] Oh, yeah! That's it. -[Vic] Shoulders down!
Wow!
That's what we're gonna need to see more of
-from Gigi Dolan. -[Booker T] Keep the hammer down.
-Keep the hammer down. -[Vic] Tag made back to Tatum Paxley.
[Corey] Question that decision. Paxley still feeling the effects
of the assault she suffered from Rodriguez. Oh!
[Vic] Almost a meeting of minds, but a tag was made.
Raquel legal, and I don't think the challengers know.
-They certainly do now. -[Booker T] Man.
[Vic] Big double clothesline by Rodriguez. And hoisting up Paxley.
Could this be?
Certainly has been a hell of a 72 hours for the champions.
Nice counter! Challengers… Wait a minute!
Shoulders down. Ooh.
[Corey] Another near fall. What a way to kick off NXT.
Gigi Dolan's gonna be legal for her team. But here comes the Tejana Bomb.
[Vic] Yeah, but it's to the…
-illegal competitor. -[Corey] I don't think Raquel realizes it.
And Gigi, right now, looking to fly!
[Booker T] Talked about that trickery. Could this be it?
[Vic] You hit it on the head. And, now, Tatum Paxley.
Look it up, referee.
-Target acquired. Paxley from the top! -[Corey] 450!
[Vic] Gigi into the cover.
-[Booker T] That's it, guys. -[Vic] Titles on the line! And Liv Morgan.
Give credit to the devil when it's due.
Able to save things. But that step-up enzuigiri rocking Morgan to the outside.
[Booker T] Tatum Paxley has so much ability.
If they could just pull this thing together,
they could walk out the new Tag Team Champions here tonight.
[Vic] Moment has not been too big for the challengers,
who earned this opportunity this past Saturday.
Stereo enzuigiris from the challengers.
Here comes Paxley once again, picking up speed.
Going up, going around, got caught,
bouncing right back off. Another tag was made.
And I don't think Raquel noticed that. I mean, this is great.
I don't even wanna say it's trickery. It's strategy by the challengers.
Double headbutt. But a tag was made.
Liv Morgan is now legal!
The challengers believe it's Raquel.
[Corey] I think turnabout may be fair play. Here comes…
[Vic] They're looking for the Cemetery Driver.
But a Codebreaker!
-And now, Raquel! -[Booker T] Got caught.
-Got caught! -[Vic] You can say that again. Bam!
Gigi's wiped out. She's legal. So is Liv.
And there is the Oblivion!
Center of the ring. Into the cover.
-And the champions survive. -[bell rings]
["Liv Gone Mad" playing]
[announcer] Here are your winners, and still
the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions,
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez!
[Vic] Graves, you had mentioned trickery. That trickery was almost a strategy,
and it almost, almost, paid off for the challengers.
[Corey] We know "almost" only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
Unfortunately for Gigi and Tatum, "almost" was as far as they got.
A beautiful STL from Gigi Dolan,
followed immediately by a bridging half-and-half suplex.
Incredible effort by the challengers, but Morgan and Rodriguez
were just on top of their game.
[Corey] Not only that, that Oblivion right there. Nailed it.
[Vic] That was incredible.
-I did not see that one coming. -[crowd] One, two, three.
-Another big win. -[bell dinging]
[Vic] What a retention for the four-time WWE Women's Tag Team champions.
[Corey] And as the Women's Tag Team champions hold their gold,
Lexis King has been trying to find his championship.
Wow, just amazing, I think you guys are just so great at this magic thing.
-Thank you, thank you. -You made the cup disappear,
-Yeah. -so why don't you bring it back?
'Cause the King, I kinda need my heritage cup.
-You need it? -Yeah.
Yeah, I do.
We'll bring it back, but we have a couple conditions there.
-Yeah. -First of all, you have to admit that
-we can do magic. -Obviously.
-And you need to apologize. -Obviously, that's the case.
-And you need to-- -That's the case, I'm so sorry.
-Magic is clearly very, very real. -Good.
You took the cup away, you brought this thing back.
-But you-- -Let's do the reverse.
You didn't let me finish.
-You also have to defend it tonight. -Oh, my dude, come on.
-You do. -I've been in Vegas all weekend.
-I know. -I've been dieting, I've been training,
I've been doing Vegas things.
-That's the deal. -I can't.
You have to defend it or you don't get it back.
It's as simple as that.
Deal?
Deal.
Okay.
We'll bring it back for you.
Now, once again, you know the deal.
You have to admit that we are magic.
Look into the camera. Say we are magic.
-They are magic, and magic is real. -Okay.
And you have to defend it tonight. You ready for that?
-I guess. -Okay.
-Then we can show you your trophy. -Oh, what the…
-Okay. -You ready for it?
-There she is, my baby. Awesome. -There it is right there.
Remember, you're defending it tonight.
-Against who? -Oh, that'll be a surprise.
[Vic] Well, guys, it looks like we have our third championship match of the night.
What a surprise that is. Who will it be?
[Corey] We'll all find out later on, live on NXT.
But on the topic of championships, there is the North American champion.
[Vic] Ricky Saints is here.
We'll hear from him live next on NXT.
[hip-hop music playing]
[Vic] And we've been in Las Vegas for the last few days
and over WrestleMania weekend,
our NXT superstar stepped out of box competing at Bloodsport.
You see NQCC's Charlie Dempsey, Tavion Heights showing
their different side of themselves when they were getting in
and grappling with some of the best from around the world,
honing their skills, showing a more aggressive killer instinct side.
One has to question, will they bring some of that over here to NXT?
-Why weren't you at Bloodsport? -I don't know.
They didn't ask. What about you?
-Well, actually… -You can't handle no Bloodsport, fool.
-You ain't no real shooter like Tavion. -And your teammate's another, too.
That's not true.
Boys, I think it'd be best if the NQCC just went their separate ways now
before we gotta break them apart like we did the D'Angelo's.
How about when my crew gets back, we give you guys a run for your money?
-Is that right? -Well, it's a Saturday.
I'm ready for a fight, so what's up?
Man, how many times we got to beat you down for you to learn?
You win this by yourself. You ain't got no backup.
Whoa.
Je'Von's not fighting this one alone.
-I got your back. -Yeah, I got you.
How about we see how a two-on-two goes?
Oh, yeah?
Let's see.
Huh.
-Let's go tell David. -Let's do it.
[man on speaker] This is the revolution.
["Welcome to the Revolution" playing]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
the NXT North American champion,
Ricky Saints.
[Vic] Embrace the revolution.
Ricky Saints made everyone take notice Saturday.
[Corey] It's one thing to win a championship,
another entirely to successfully defend it.
Let alone on the biggest stage, NXT has the offer.
That's exactly what Ricky Saints did Saturday at Stand and Deliver,
retaining the North American gold.
And coming out here tonight, looking like a couple million bucks.
Booker, you gotta get yourself a shirt like that.
-[Booker T] What? A couple of million? -[Corey] Yeah.
[Vic] You think it's a billion?
[Booker T] Are we looking at the same outfit?
[Vic] You're on your own here, Graves.
[Booker T] I'm just saying, I like the kid. I like the kid.
-[Vic] I couldn't pull it off. -[Booker T] Come on, bro.
-Pull it back just a little bit. -[Vic] One million, baby.
[Vic] A million. A singular million.
Wow.
[crowd chanting "Ricky, Ricky"]
And he loves your back, baby.
[audience cheering]
You know, going off of that, I kicked off WrestleMania weekend with a bang3
when I successfully defended the North American Championship.
Against a man who is forever going to be a thorn in my side,
and that is you, our ego, Ethan Page.
-[audience exclaiming] -Yeah, my mom agrees as well.
But the world watched this week when we had a historic two night
of WrestleMania.
But it was at Stand and Deliver that I made good on my promise
that I said since I stepped foot here at NXT.
Everything that I've said I've turned into reality.
I am the man around here as you can tell.
[audience cheering]
And man, Stand and Deliver was surreal, but it felt so good to do it against you,
-Ethan Page. -[Lexis King on speaker] My way, my life.
["King" playing]
Now, now, now, Ricky, Ricky, Ricky. Hold your horses, brother.
Look, I know you just had a historic win at Stand and Deliver.
But I've been spending my whole weekend running all over Las Vegas
looking for my precious Heritage Cup.
All because those clowns, Penn and Teller,
made it disappear right before my very eyes.
Hey, good for you, Lexis,
but I have no clue what this has to do with me.
I'm out here simply putting on a show.
I'm just confused about why you're out here right now.
Well, you know, Ricky, I've actually got business out here.
So before you try and cut me off and take up my ring time,
I'm defending my Heritage Cup tonight.
And if you don't get up out of here, I might set my sights
on that North American title as well.
[crowd exclaiming]
Oh, [laughs] we're doing this again.
That's so funny because last week you lost the four-way,
so you don't have a shot at that.
It seems to me that your mouth keeps writing checks
that your little ass can't cash, partner.
You know what I love? I love a lot of things, Ricky,
but I don't love smug, arrogant…like you
who think they can get over with this gullible audience.
Newsflash, brother.
Nobody likes you.
They love the King.
Okay? You're a legend in your own mind.
Delusions of grandeur fill your brain.
And if you're so confident, Ricky, why don't you give me what I want?
Why don't you put that North American title on the line next week against me?
And no, no. I don't mean three or four other guys.
I don't mean a little four-way to stack the odds against me.
I've had enough of that here in Vegas.
Okay?
So how about it?
You and me? You know what? I'll even put my cup
on the line against you and we'll make it a double champion match.
Ricky Saints versus Lexis King.
Cup versus Title, one fall, winner takes all.
I'm going to put it to you like this.
You are a very special individual-- Oh, my God.
The fact that you're even worried about me right now
when you have a mystery opponent is very telling
and since I already know that you went and talked to Ava about all this,
guess what? You're on.
Go ahead!
Come on.
[Vic] Well, it could happen if King can retain his cup.
But who's he facing?
Who's the mystery opponent?
We're going to find out, live, next on NXT!
I mean, look at us, new champs?
Who'd have thought. You gave me-- I don't really know where to wear it.
The shoulder doesn't feel right, but I think I can make the thigh.
-I don't know. -No, no. Traditional.
[screaming]
Congrats, you guys!
Congrats! Sol, if it was gonna be anyone other than me
winning that ladder match, it was you.
But I want to do another one.
It was so chaotic. People climbing the ladder, bodies flying, everyone.
You snatching souls.
Girl, please. Just…
After the night that I had, the last thing I need is your energy.
I did not miss you and your annoying self for the last six months.
Go somewhere.
Yeah, I actually agree.
Thea, you're going to learn real quick
this isn't the same locker room you left a few months ago.
[clapping] Wow. I didn't think my life could get any worse
but then you showed back up.
You need to put her in her place once and for all.
Nope, not my problem.
You want something done, then you can do it yourself.
Let's go.
Well, you never could so I guess I will.
[Vic] Little hostility going on earlier today between Fatal Influence.
But let's try to focus on the here and the now
because there is Lexis King ready to defend his Cup.
-But against who? -Send him out.
I don't care who it is.
[music playing]
[crowd cheering]
[bell dinging]
[Mike] The following contest, scheduled for one fall,
is for the NXT Heritage Club Championship!
Making his way to the ring from Ayr, Scotland, weighing in at 170 pounds,
Supernova 11, Noam Dar!
[Vic] NXT universe standing.
Look who Penn and Teller pulled out of a hat.
It's a Supernova surprise here on NXT.
[Booker T] He's back!
Oh, yes, man.
[Corey] I mean, Lexis King's all smiles right now,
but look, you can add up all the others,
you can add up all the others that have held the prestigious Cup,
and it wouldn't equal the days that Dar's held it, Booker. 790 days.
[Booker T] Noam Dar, the greatest Heritage Cup champion
in the history of the cup, man.
Give him his props and he's back.
[Corey] I just did. Noam Dar, May 2024, he was attacked.
He was sidelined by Ethan Page, cover, Cup on the line and a kick out.
[Vic] Corey, he has been sitting back, watching NXT,
watching the changes made to what he once held and what he once dominated.
[Corey] It's been 11 months. It's a whole different world
than when we last saw Noam Dar.
This may be the first time you're seeing Noam Dar.
This is an athlete who is as violent as he is flamboyant--
-[Booker T] Beautiful! -[Corey] Case in point.
It's all about precision over speed, timing over power.
[Booker T] Yeah!
[Corey] Dar using that Thai boxing background.
[Vic] Oh, my goodness, dropkick right in the grill.
[Corey] End of the cover. Cup is on the line and the kick out.
Now look, when Noam Dar was champion,
there were rounds.
There was how many decisions that you had to have
and right now, a little lick of the wrist…
[Vic] He's trying to rub it.
He's trying to rub his beard off.
[laughs heartily]
[Corey] That's good.
[Corey] Look, Noam Dar is a wisecracking individual,
but right now he has taken it to Lexis King, crucifix shoulders down.
As I was saying, Booker, the Heritage Cup,
when Dar was champion, it was defended in rounds, there was strategy to it.
There was a time limit. There was a rest period.
Lexis King has done away with all of that.
What do you think Dar makes of those changes?
[Booker T] In this business, time off's… Perhaps Noam Dar's gonna need… Hold on.
-[Vic] Cover… -[Booker T] Noam Dar may need
those extra rounds to actually
get back into the fray.
Right now, he's looking good,
but right now he's in a little trouble at the same time.
[Corey] Take another look, Lexis King striking from behind, flattening Supernova
and the current Heritage Cup champion teeing off on Noam Dar.
[Booker T] See, that's the star of all television right there.
He landed those hard shots when the referee was behind him.
Great, great strategy by the star of all television.
[Vic] Well, Noam Dar returning here tonight, and he is known also,
if you're just seeing him for the first time,
for he's known for having a high fighter IQ.
[Corey] You're absolutely right about that, if you look at Lexis King
delivering some [indistinct] style kicks, but there it is on display.
And Dar now turning right back around.
[Vic] Dar is also a master at the mental aspect of wrestling.
The guy is a master antagonist.
He gets under your opponent's skin very similar to how we always
talk about all-ego Ethan Page, getting your opponent frustrated
in the middle of a fight is an art in and of itself.
[Corey] It was Ethan Page, who attacked Noam Dar
and cost him nearly one year of his career.
But for Lexis King, not only fighting to retain his Cup,
he's also fighting, for possibly next week,
Cup versus Title, the North American title.
He just challenged Ricky Saints, but right now he's looking to retain,
super kick under the jaw, into the cover and Dar
getting that left shoulder up.
[Booker T] I can see it in Dar's face right now,
this is not the same Noam Dar
when he left. I mean, his cardio is definitely not there tonight.
I can see it in his body language.
[Corey] You took the words right out of my mouth, Book.
There's nothing like being in ring shape. No treadmill can prepare you for this.
Nobody home for the swanton.
[Vic] King trying to get back to his feet.
Noam Dar is up, Dar coming right in, big back fist,
fouled by another, trying to get some combination offense.
But now…
Dar taking a step back.
[Booker T] Tell you right now, Dar would have to land a big shot
if he wants to walk out of here and the new champion for the fourth.
-[Vic] Cover by Dar. -[Booker T] Could that be it?
[Corey] Back elbow. He did it.
[Booker T] Wow.
[Dar's theme playing]
[announcer] Here is your winner
and the new NXT Heritage Cup champion,
Noam Dar!
[Corey] Dar did indeed do it.
He famed the high roller.
The Nova Roller.
And instead, connected with a hell of an elbow.
Let's call It a Hellbow Booker.
[Vic] And new.
A Supernova surprise.
Dar, four-time Heritage Cup champion.
This is our second championship of the night.
But Coming up in our Main Event, for the NXT Women's Championship.
This is a Main Event of a premium live event
anywhere in the world, but it happens here tonight.
Roxanne Perez takes on Stephanie Vaquer
for the NXT women's title
in our the Main Event of NXT live tonight.
[NXT theme playing]
Roxanne Perez. At the end of Stand & Deliver,
you got in the face of the NXT Women's champion, Stephanie Vaquer.
She's not going to claim a division that I built.
Well, then last night you interfered in the match between Stephanie and Iyo.
-On Raw. -Right
-So-- -Right.
Because the Raw after mania was supposed to be my moment.
But no. It was Stephanie.
So what did I do?
I ruined the moment that I deserved and it felt so good to.
And I'm not gonna lie.
I didn't. I don't even know Giulia had the same idea as me.
But if Stephanie has a problem about it,
then maybe you should do something tonight.
But she won't.
She won't because Stephanie isn't at 100%.
No, she's she's tired.
She's strained and I've been there.
The media, the matches, the interviews, the appearances.
I know that because I had to defend my NXT Women's Championship
48 hours after Stand & Deliver.
But if I was anything but the prodigy,
the Slammy award winning NXT superstar of the year.
I would've lost.
But unfortunately for Stephanie, I'm the prodigy.
And she may have walked into Vegas as champion,
but I'm going to walk out a three-time NXT Women's champion
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Our Main Event still to come.
[Fallon theme playing]
Fallon Henley set…
for action here in moments live
on NXT here from Las Vegas.
And maybe Jacy didn't want to compete tonight because
she will be going one-on-one with Rosemary on TNA Impact.
[Corey] That's a good reason not to want to compete.
[Thea's theme playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one-fall.
Making her way to the ring from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
Thea Hail!
[crowd cheering]
[Thea's theme playing]
[Booker T] Focus, man, look at it. Thea Hail is focus.
[Vic] She certainly is.
[Booker T] I like it.
[bell rings]
[Vic] And Graves? Is it it true the locker room has changed
in Thea's absence?
You know, she was gone for quite a long time.
[Corey] Definitely.
The game changes around you whether you want it to are not.
Thea, oh, basically has to reprove herself to everybody on the roster.
[Vic] Hasn't been the best Vegas vacation for Fatal Influence thus far.
And Fallon looking to end this one quickly.
Nice counter like hail, shoulders down.
And a Kickout.
What a night it's been.
Two championship matches. Into the cover and another kickout.
Noam Dar making a return much like last night on Monday Night RAW
Rusev making his return to the WWE.
[Corey] Absolutely, jaw-dropping return.
Great counter by Fallon Henley. Looking for the armbar.
Hail has her hands clasped, preventing the full extension.
[Vic] Lifting weight shoulders down, having to relinquish the hold though.
To kick out. And this has been fast paced from the get go
between these two women.
And Booker, you think the best thing for Thea Hail was getting out and chasing?
[inaudible]
-[Booker T] How many alumni? -[Vic] Bamn!
[Booker T] Just name one alumni from that defunct university
that has succeeded in this business.
Name one, name one.
[Vic] Thea Hail. Considered herself a proud alum.
-She was just on Stand & Deliver. -[Booker T] You see what I'm saying?
You're playing with me. That's what you're doing.
[Vic] Booker. I'm not playing with you.
I'm calling it like I see it Thea Hail in control of the matchup.
Taking Fallon Henley back down and look we've got some hostility.
Graves seemed a little stiff with earlier tonight.
[Corey] Listen, Fatal Influence hasn't had the best luck recently,
and they need to get back on track.
And all beginning this one.
Many times Graves checks and championships.
You lose the championship.
That's checks man.
That's money out of your pocket.
That could cause a little trouble.
[Vic] Oh!
[Corey] Fantastic Suplex by Henley.
[Vic] Right out here in front of us Jacy Jayne.
[Booker T] Do it Jacy. Do it.
[Vic] Doesn't want to get Fallon disqualify.
But Jazmyn Nyx
distracting the official?
[Vic] Oh, no!
[Corey] Oh, no.
That could be a fatal mistake.
Big headbutt from Thea.
[Vic] And the body of Fallon Henley just bounced off the steel steps.
And now Jazmyn Nyx pays the price.
[Booker T] Thea Hail is on fire right now, guys.
[Vic] You can say that again.
Rolling right around, double underhook
-[Booker T] Oh, yeah! -[Vic] A bit of a twist.
And look what she is doing.
Thea is locking in the camorra.
Right into that injured left elbow and a quick tap taps.
Thea taps Fallon.
[Thea's theme playing]
[announcer] Here's you winner by submission,
Thea Hail!
[Vic] Thea continues to prove
she's all grown up here on NXT.
[Corey] When it comes to NXT, there's only one ruler.
There is only one destroyer.
There is the NXT e champion.
He's on his way to the ring next
[NXT theme playing]
[crowd chanting]
[Oba's theme playing]
[Corey] Welcome back to NXT.
[Oba's theme playing]
[crowd cheering]
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome
the NXT Champion
Oba Femi!
[Vic] Graves. You said It's Saturday and it rained true.
NXT sets the tone for WrestleMania weekend,
and that's the man who survived the main event.
[Corey] Oba Femi managed to conquer Las Vegas.
But what a main Event we witnessed unfold
at Stand & Deliver.
If you haven't seen it, go out of your way,
to track it down.
Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans
did what many say stole the entire WrestleMania weekend in that matchup.
What is on the mind of the ruler?
At Stand & Deliver I did exactly what I said I was going to do.
Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans had all these dreams and aspirations
about dethroning The Ruler and becoming
the NXT Champion at Stand & Deliver.
Not on my watch.
You know what I did?
I took their dreams, I set it ablaze
and I burned it to ashes, and I told them to wake up!
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chants "Oba"]
I will say…
[crowd continues chanting "Oba"]
I will say,
during the buildup to this match,
I said a lot of things about Je'Von Evans.
I called him a child.
I said he wasn't ready.
I said he couldn't hang, and I called him immature.
Regretfully so, because…
The Young OG's a lot better than I thought he was.
[crowd cheering]
And although his time has not come,
his best years are definitely ahead of him.
So shoutout to The Young OG.
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Young OG"]
As for Trick Williams, I have no love for Williams.
[crowd laughing]
I cannot stand him.
But I will say,
as good as he is, as great as he is,
The Ruler is just that much better.
["Locked In" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "Whoop that Trick"]
Nah, nah, nah.
Nah, nah, nah. You know, I ain't even going out like that, right there, Oba.
Because every single time it comes to me getting what's mine,
Oba, you always find the easy way out.
And on Saturday, you only won because you pinned Je'Von.
But to be real, I don't care if it is your birthday.
I want my title back.
Williams, I gave you your flowers.
I told you I was done. What more do you want?
Nah, I want my one-on-one. Look, I ain't no regular Joe.
I'm Trick Williams.
I'm the man here. I'm the face of this brand.
When you think about NXT, you think about me.
You don't think about no Oba Femi.
Your mama like him.
[crowd exclaims]
Look, I'm tired of running the play.
I'm tired of letting people butt in.
I'm tired of people like you stealing and fumbling my opportunities.
I've seen all these bums in the back get whatever they want.
["I Believe in Joe Hendry"]
-[Joseph] Holy crap! -[Corey] Oh, my God! Oh, my God!
[Booker T] What the hell!
♪ I believe in Joe Hendry ♪
[Corey] He's here!
♪ 'Cause they love him in London And Paris, and Tokyo ♪
[Corey] I've been saying his name for months.
I didn't think it was actually gonna come true.
♪ I believe in Joe Hendry ♪
[Joseph] Well, Trick technically did say his name.
And from WrestleMania…
to NXT.
[Corey] What a couple of days it has been for this man.
♪ Wave your hands From side to side and say ♪
[Joseph] Trying to get you to…
♪ Oh, I believe in Joe Hendry ♪
[Booker T] I like this guy, Joe Hendry.
Hell of a moment at WrestleMania.
But we're about to have another one here tonight.
♪ Oh, I believe in Joe Hendry ♪
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "We believe"]
Say his name and he appears. Joe Hendry is back in NXT.
[crowd cheering]
Trick Williams, you are not the same person
that I tagged with back in the fall.
The rumors are true.
You've changed.
You used to soak in the cheers, the chants of the fans.
And now all you do is soak in self-pity.
I proved what happens when you listen to the fans,
and I did it at WrestleMania!
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "We believe"]
And, Trick, I'm going to tell you because no one else will.
You're not hungry.
You're entitled.
[crowd exclaims]
Did you maybe think the reason you didn't win back
the NXT Championship was because of you?
Did you start to think that maybe, just maybe,
Trick Williams is a whiny…
[crowd cheering]
[crowd chanting "We believe"]
Hold on there a minute, mate.
You had your five minutes on Sunday.
But since we always talk about what you believe,
how about we take a second to talk about what Trick Williams believes?
[crowd booing]
I believe you don't belong here. You're just an outsider.
I believe you don't fit in.
I believe you got your ass whooped on Sunday.
Let's talk about it.
[crowd exclaims]
How about you do us all a favor?
And I believe that you can take that title
and go on back to where you belong while the big dawg's talking.
You know what? I did lose to the RKO,
but I did it in front of 60,000 people at WrestleMania.
[crowd cheering]
I was in the ring and you were in the stands.
And I will not leave this ring because you're TNA World Champion
who, by the way, will defend the championship at Rebellion this Sunday.
Well…
he has some business to discuss with the NXT Champion.
[crowd exclaims]
Don't make the same mistake that Moose made.
[inaudible]
-[Corey] Hendry's heard enough. -[Joseph] So has Oba.
Trick Williams says, "Stop playing games."
It looks like the two that are holding gold
are done playing games with Trick Williams.
But you talk about a goosebump-moment, the TNA World Champion
is locking eyes with Oba Femi, the NXT Champion.
♪ Wave your hands from side to side… ♪
[intriguing music playing]
[engine revving]
Luca.
Thanks for meeting me here.
Stacks, what the hell were you thinking?
You and Tony go back to childhood.
You know how many times you've been in a pinch
and somehow, some way Tony saved your ass?
The bonds you guys have,
you guys went from the streets to champions.
Tony made you the underboss, you pledged your loyalty.
You need to make this right and you need to sit down--
Luca!
Do you know why I invited you out here?
Oh--
What a week it has been for Sol Ruca. She's the new--
I don't mean to cut you off.
What's going on with Trick? What's going on right now?
[clattering]
[woman] Trick! Trick! What the hell are you doing?
-What the hell are you doing? -[Trick] I'm not playing.
-I'm not playing right now. -Control yourself. Get out!
[Trick] Watch, I'm coming come for Oba. Watch, I'm coming come for Oba.
[metal poles clattering]
["Who Want It" playing]
[Corey] Crash out apparently continues for Trick Williams.
That sound, was it Ava's voice we heard?
[Vic] Sounded like… Trick's tantrum right there.
Sorry, we're a little off. I mean, went too far a little bit,
starting knocking out…
[Corey] Cables. A lot of technology back there.
[bell ringing]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match
scheduled for one fall.
Making his way to the ring,
from Greensboro, North Narolina, weighing 180 pounds,
Je'Von Evans.
[Corey] I didn't wanna take away from Je'Von Evans,
cables were getting pulled out,
things were getting thrown around, possibly broken.
What is going on with Trick?
[Booker T] Trick's in his own zone right now, man.
And I get it. I get it right there.
Trick Williams feels like he's been wronged.
He wants his title back.
[Vic] Hold on.
But you don't think he just went a little too far.
It was in your career where you were throwing around lead pipes,
throwing around chairs.
[Booker T] Sometimes you let the emotions get ahead of yourself just a little bit.
[music playing]
[Booker T] Oh, baby.
[announcer] And their opponents…
Darkstate!
[Booker T laughs] Yeah.
[Vic] Now, when you take a look at these four individuals,
I try to throw this out there as clean as I can
and make it sound somewhat relative here.
It's sort of like the Freebirds, if you want to think about it.
They are going pick any two men they want to compete in any match,
and they're not really going to let any of us know until it's time.
[Corey] It's going to make the opposition have a heck of a time
preparing for any sort of combat scenario.
Looks like we're going to get Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin,
two absolute units, powerhouse human beings.
[Vic] This one is underway, and you are correct.
Two that will be competing here for Darkstate.
[Corey] And on the oher side, you've got Myles Borne,
who is not ordinarily a tag team with Je'Von Evans.
[Vic] Correct. And it was Je'Von Evans
who earlier tonight decided to step up, wanted to fight.
Borne wanted to fight alongside him after what Darkstate said.
Even though the [indistinct] crew nowhere to be found.
Borne [indistinct] with Dion.
And let's go back to Evans who's tagging him.
You were still singing his praises, of The Young OG after Saturday.
[Corey] I'm not alone in that one.
The whole WWE universe took notice of what The Young OG is capable of.
I think we're all excited for the future.
Book, talk to me about how it can be that even in defeat,
you come out better on the other side?
[Booker T] Sometimes your losses are better than your wins.
You get that knowledge, that understanding exactly
what you need to do to win.
[Vic] But, Booker, in the case of this match-up,
should Evans maybe have minded his own business?
[Booker T] Let me tell you something. I love everything about this Young OG.
He's got a chip on his shoulder. You have to pick your battles, man.
You don't want to run into a fight with this Darkstate.
[Vic] Look at Evans right now trying to fire away.
He said he was ready for a fight.
And now just some short jabs right now to Griffin, who just able to shove Evans.
-[Vic] My goodness. -[Booker T] Did you see that?
[Vic] And remember the injured jaw from earlier this year.
That might re-dislocate it.
[Corey] Knocked Evans' teeth clean out of his skull.
Super kick connects and stops the--
[Booker T] Oh, baby.
[Vic] Big dropkick and right now, Lennox trying to--
Nice dropkick thrown by Myles Borne.
Dropkicks aplenty here on NXT.
[Corey] Physically intimidating, as Darkstate has been thus far.
They still are relative newcomers to this business.
There is a lot they have yet to learn.
Tipping--
[Vic] Incoming!
Oh, my God.
[Corey] Able to overcompensate with raw power.
[Vic] Griffin just caught another human being,
another grown-ass man.
[Corey] Watch out!
Borne! Wow!
Let's go, baby!
[Corey] Myles Borne coming to the aid of Je'Von Evans.
[Vic] That's one way to turn this match around,
but No Quarter Catch Crew has made their way out.
Who's walking out winners?
[Corey] Darkstate in control for the moment.
Je'Von Evans trying to fight his way towards Myles Borne.
-[Booker T] You see that shot? -[Corey] God dang.
[Booker T] Just one big shot put him down.
[Vic] Evans trying to get back to his feet,
he's gonna have a little bit of help here and now, uh-oh, flying through the air.
And he got caught.
He talked about two fingers possibly getting amputation.
He just held on with that injured hand like nothing.
Pure raw power.
[Booker T] That was gnarly right there. I mean, Osiris, this guy is freakish.
[Corey] He's got all the tools to be a big star in this game book.
[Vic] And after the victory this past Saturday, Booker,
what did Darkstate prove to you?
[Booker T] I mean, they proved they are a force to be reckoned with.
They can compete with anybody in the world.
I mean, like, with Darkstate, I don't think it's about winning.
I think it's about the reckoning.
Going out there, showing NXT…
Gosh, you all know this.
[Vic] To Booker's point, that dark cloud of misery
grew bigger after Stand and Deliver.
[Corey] Darkstate is not only calling their shots, they're delivering.
Dark State is doing what they intended to do
at the expense of the entire NXT roster.
You hear them say, "No one is safe."
And in that moment right now,
Je'Von Evans wishes he was anywhere else.
[Booker T] Beautiful shots by Lennox. Just driving those big right hands.
Yes, man!
[Vic] Hard to wonder for Je'Von Evans, as Lennox into the cover, hook of the leg,
and still some fight left in The Young OG.
Will the locker room start regretting not listening to Je'Von?
And speaking of regret, is Luca regretting driving to the desert?
I mean what the hell is going on there?
[Corey] I don't know what the implication is,
but has anybody heard from Crusifino since?
[Vic] I don't want to speculate too much,
but right now there is no speculation for Evans.
He is getting beat down by the Darkstate, Myles Borne forced to watch.
but also watching Myles Borne is the No Quarter Catch Crew,
who's standing-- And there's that power!
-Bam! Raw power! Slam! -[Booker T] Big, big action.
[Corey] That could be it.
It… It might have been, if Borne
didn't just save things for his team and now wisely
tried to drag Je'Von back over the corner.
[Booker T] Give Myles Borne a lot of credit.
Because he knew exactly what that moment meant.
That the match was over, it was over.
[Vic] Look at this power right now from Osiris Griffin, his inverted bear hug.
He's got his fist right in the sternum of Je'Von Evans.
Squeezing the breath out of him.
[Corey] Evans, he's far away. Oh, miscommunication.
Evans trying to crawl, attack was made.
Lennox was right there to cut Evans off again.
[Vic] No wasted movement from Darkstate.
Lennox was a step ahead, realized Osiris was coming his way
-and made the tag. -[Corey] Close. Wait. Shoulders down.
[Vic] Lennox able to kick out. But for Evans, time is running.
And finally, finally, the time now.
Myles Borne making his way in.
Borne right now, he has been waiting patiently to just uncoil.
He wasn't sure which one he wanted to hit.
He finally found 'em.
Another big dropkick.
[Booker T] Looking great right now.
[Vic] And Graves, you gotta think…
coming into this match-up, bold move by Myles Borne
to go against a team with someone he typically doesn't team with.
[Corey] Right now, Myles Borne living up to his word.
[Vic] And speaking of word, I just received word
that our general manager, Ava,
has told Trick Williams to leave the building…
-[Booker T] What? -…for what he did earlier.
Because of his actions, Trick Williams been tossed--
-[Corey] Cover by Borne. -[Vic] Cover.
And a near fall, saved by Griffin.
[Corey] Listen, somebody's got to get Trick Williams under control.
He's been in a constant crash out for weeks.
-[Vic] Oh! -[Corey] Evans soared through the skies
of the Fonatinebleau.
-[Vic] And now… -[Corey] Uh-oh.
…trying to feel it. Everything that Evans has done,
everything through his body since Saturday…
-[Corey] Oh, no! Oh! -…till now.
[Corey] And Griffin once again, just manhandling the young O.G.
-[Booker T] Oh, wow! -[Vic] Borne by himself.
And there is a spine rattling spinebuster from Lennox.
And we've seen this in the past for Darkstate.
[wrestlers grunt]
[Booker T] That's it, guys.
[Vic] You can say it again.
And for Darkstate,
-the path of destruction continues. -[bell dings]
[music plays]
[announcer] Here are you winners.
Darkstate!
[Corey] How do you stop these four?
No one is safe in NXT.
Ava, I just hope you understand how much I truly value your time.
-Mm. -I'm just looking out for my friends.
Right, I get it, Shawn.
[mutters]
-Inamura, hey. -Hi. Was I interrupting something?
No. First show after Stand & Deliver, people are just politicking.
Why complain?
Don't they know how good they have it?
-Certainly not what I want to do. -Mm.
My time is come to an end before going back to Japan.
I just want to thank you.
You're welcome. It's been an honor to have you here.
You deserve more respect. I…
[inhales heavily]
Inamura, what's… What's wrong? You okay?
-I feel bad. -Why?
Me and Briggs…
Almost… Almost Tag Team champion.
-I know, But… -Hey, hey, what's going on? You all right?
What?
[both speak Japanese]
[in English] You know what?
Another opportunity. Next week, you guys are gonna take a tank for the tag titles.
How does that sound?
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
-Thank you so much. -Oh. You're welcome.
-Good luck, guys. -Thank you.
How the hell did you just do that?
Are you okay? Talk to me.
Old Japanese secret.
My man. My man.
Good job, buddy. Good job.
[intense music playing]
Rizz, open up. It's me.
You gonna let me in?
Anyone follow you here?
No, it's safe. It's just me.
You all right?
Yeah, I'm just finishing packing.
I can't believe Stacks did that.
[melancholy music playing]
How you feeling?
I'm good physically, but you know…
I'm sorry, T. How's Luca?
What, you haven't heard from him?
-He… -No.
He said he was going to clear his head, but that was a couple hours ago.
What are you thinking?
I don't know.
-But, T-- -Look, Rizz…
Me and Stacks, we're gonna have to go to the mattresses on this one.
T, it's really like that?
You guys grew up together.
I mean, we've been through a lot.
I remember growing up, big Ang used to bully me.
Stacks was the one who taught me how to fight.
She made me cry every day.
Until one day…
I made her cry.
I told Stacks, I'd always be loyal.
Rizz… People change.
And he hasn't been right for a while now.
T, what if I reach out what?
What… What if we have a sit down?
[exhales hard]
Look, I appreciate the sentimentality.
But I don't trust him.
Look, there's two things that we don't stand for,
and it's rats and betrayal.
Look, I can't sit down with him. He declared War.
I can't put you at risk because I don't know what he's willing to do.
What do you mean?
Adriana…
I see you packing right now, but you can't go home.
It's not safe.
Look, I got two of our guys downstairs.
Waiting to take you to a safe house.
I need you to hide out while this thing blows over, okay?
Are you sure, T?
It's gonna be all right, Rizz.
Come here.
I honestly don't even know what to say about this situation.
I hope to God somebody finds Luca.
-This is ugly. -Yeah, things are certainly…
going to a dark place for the D'Angelo Family.
But we understand our very own
Sarah Schreiber is standing by with the North American champion, Ricky Saints.
Ricky, what started off as a title versus cup,
winner takes all match against Lexis King
is now a match only for your North American championship next week.
It sure is. And, you know, I'm actually thrilled for Noam.
I know how it is to be out for close to a year for an injury
and feel like you've been forgotten.
So if anybody was going to be Heritage Cup champion,
I am glad that it is Noam Dar.
But Ricky Saints is a man of his word.
And I said that I would defend the North American Championship.
And guess what? I will.
You, Lexis King, you've got everything to gain and nothing to lose. Okay?
Wow!
If it isn't the man that took out Noam himself.
-Saints. -Ah!
-[clatters] -[groans]
You just cost me my NXT Heritage Cup.
So next week, I'm gonna take your precious title from you.
Well… [sighs]
I guess we'll pick this up another time, Ricky.
[Vic] There is a bull's eye on the back of Ricky Saints.
But this is a big fight field.
It's Main Event time.
Perez, Vaquer for the NXT Women's Championship.
It's live and next on NXT.
We're…back baby!
[Vic] Next week NXT we are back in the Performance Centre
and Lexis King won't have to wait long to wear gold again
after an attack earlier, King will face Ricky Saints
when they compete for the North American Championship next Tuesday.
[Corey] There are so many questions to be answered,
namely how did we end up here?
A family shattered
as Tony D'Angelo and Stacks confront one another on NXT.
And this is from the desk of our General Manager Ava,
Hank the Tank will have their first title defense
against Briggs and Inamura,
the NXT Tag Team Championships will be defended
live on NXT here.
[zapping]
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] But it is Main Event time
with our NXT Women's Champion defending her title
as the women of NXT takes center stage.
[Corey] No rest for the weary when you're the Champion.
Stephanie Vaquer thwarted three challengers, Saturday,
competed on Monday night RAW last night
and is going to defend her NXT gold right now.
[Vic] Booker, this is a Stand & Deliver worthy Main Event.
[Booker T] It is. Let me tell you right now,
-Roxanne Perez, she has been the one but… -[bell dings]
[Booker T] …Stephanie, champion of all champions.
[Mike] The following contest, scheduled for one-fall, is for
the NXT Women's championship.
[crowd cheering]
Introducing the challenger,
from Laredo, Texas,
Roxanne Perez.
And her opponent, from San Fernando, Chile,
she is the NXT Women's Champion,
Stephanie Vaquer!
[all cheering]
[Vic] What a night it has been here on NXT.
This is the third championship match.
We crowned a new Heritage Cup Champion earlier
and the returning Noam Dar.
TNA World Championship Joe Hendry made his return
and because of that, Trick snapped,
went on a rampage and then was tossed from the Fontainebleau Theater
by our General Manager Ava
that has brought us to this matchup and this moment right here, right now.
[Corey] Two of the best in the game,
two women who have defined the NXT Women's Division
at various points in their careers.
Booker, how're you feeling about this? I know Roxanne is your girl.
[Booker T] I'm feeling real good about it.
It's gonna be a hell of a contest, because Stephanie Vaquer
has got nothing but one thing and that's step you up to the plate.
Give her a lot of credit.
-[strains] -[thuds]
[Vic] Book, I gotta get your thoughts.
We have major news that broke over WrestleMania weekend,
the acquisition of AAA.
[Booker T] Oh, man, what a great acquisition.
Big, big news.
And so many great stars coming out of Mexico,
starting with Mil Mascaras and ending with Stephanie Vaquer.
Oh, yes, man!
[Vic] Graves, you even have ties to that historic promotion.
[Corey speaking Spanish]
[Corey, in English] Cannot wait to see what the future holds.
Single leg take down by Vaquer.
[Vic] Focused back in.
Another little roll through, shifting the weight.
Again, these two women who know each other so very well.
They know each other very well, Booker, but…
this is the first time these two have met one on one.
We call Roxanne Perez the prodigy, but I'll tell you right now,
Stephanie Vaquer, she is prolific in her own way.
She is extraordinary and like I said,
becoming double champion, unified champion,
she's made history because she beat the prodigy tonight.
[Vic] And I want to bring this up about Stephanie…
-One, two… -[Corey] And near fall.
[Vic] And Stephanie once again putting herself at risk
as she shakes down the prodigy. Another quick kick out
Perez, now gonna answer right back into a cover.
And, Graves, I'll start with you.
[Corey] There's two schools of thought, you can look at it as a positive,
that Stefanie keeps herself razor sharp…
[Vic] Shoulders down… Kick out.
[Corey] …at all times. But conversely, she's also burning the candle--
-[Booker T] Oh, wait a minute! -[Vic] Shoulders down with a little…
[Booker T] Beautiful.
[Corey] Vaquer's burning the candle at both ends
that does not land itself to a multi-time championship win.
[Vic] I'll go back to you, Booker.
you were a multi-time champion,
is she putting herself at risk by never saying no?
[Booker T] I think she is, because she gotta understand
-Roxanne Perez is willing-- -[Vic] Ooh!
[Booker T] …anything to end this match.
She's in a unique position,
got a chance to become three-time NXT Women's Champion.
Something that no other woman has done.
[Vic] Vaquer who competed Saturday at Stand and Deliver…
Caught Perez!
And another roll-through again. Counter for counter.
And another kick out.
Last on RAW, Vaquer went up against the Women's World Champion Iyo Sky
a match that Roxanne Perez interfered in.
But that has led them here to tonight. To the Main Event.
With the NXT Women's Championship on the line.
[Corey] Just speaks to how quickly the landscape changes in WWE these days
Whether it be RAW, Smackdown, NXT,
just because you did something for a while,
doesn't matter necessarily.
Just because Roxanne has been prolific in the past
doesn't count as much as it did once upon a time.
[Vic] Booker something you say all the time.
What have you done for me lately?
[Booker T] I get it.
I can say Perez is definitely looking to get back in and play.
But she's got a hard road to go, because Stephanie Vaquer, she is unique.
-She's… -[all exclaim]
[Booker T] A special talent, man.
[Vic] Belly-to-back suplex.
Oh, we're gonna see it.
We're gonna see it.
We're gonna see it baby.
[Corey] Looking for the-- Ooh, and Roxanne rolling out.
Smart. So smart by Roxanne Perez.
[Corey] I heard she had a good coach.
[Booker T] Hell of a teacher. Hell of a teacher.
[Vic] Now trying to hold on and--
[Corey] Ah, here we go!
[Vic] RIght to the eyes with the challenger.
[Corey] Illegal tactics. She learnt that from you, Book.
[Booker T] Goes back to what I was saying.
Roxanne is willing to do anything to win this match up here tonight, man.
-[Vic] Oh, and down onto the injured arm. -[Booker T] Oh, yes.
[Vic] Roxanne Perez has just taken control.
Can Vaquer bounce back?
Don't miss a second of the action. [indistinct]
NXT Women's Championship is on the line.
The matchup really changed when Roxanne Perez tried to
hyperextend the left elbow of Stephanie Vaquer.
And it's important to note the right hand is taped
because Vaquer dislocated her right thumb
Saturday at Stand and Deliver.
[Corey] Booker, you can attest to this.
If you're trying to protect an injury inside the ring,
you actually leave yourself more susceptible to other attacks.
[Booker T] Like a bullseye, man.
Right now, Roxanne Perez has laser-beamed on that shoulder,
right there on that arm. And she's gonna go out here--
Oh, whoa. Wait a minute.
[Corey] Vaquer, able to counter.
Talking about laser beam,
Roxanne Perez has been laser-focused on winning back
the NXT Women's Championship.
But look at that combination from the champion to the challenger
Thunderous head butt by the champion. Look at that!
[Vic] Great kick, from the outside in.
And now, Vaquer…
-To the outside! -[Booker T] You got to be kiddin' me.
Wow!
[Vic] Fontainebleau Theater coming alive here in Las Vegas.
[Booker T] Fighting through the pain. Caution to the wind. Beautiful.
[Vic] Guys, we've seen her right on point.
And then Vaquer with a springboard crossbody
out onto the entrance ramp.
Back to the action in the ring.
Another high crossbody hit by Vaquer.
And eat the feet right to Perez.
Perez, right now, bouncing back into the corner.
As you would say, Graves, "Target acquired."
Meteor running knees!
And the champion somehow has found yet another gear.
-[Booker T] Oh! -[Vic] Who's she pointing at?
She's pointing at Booker.
-[Booker T] Here we go. -[Vic] She just pointed at Booker.
Oh, yeah.
-[Booker T grunting] -[crowd] One, two, three…
four, five, six…
seven, eight, nine, ten…
[Booker T] Yeah.
Stephanie, Stephanie, right there.
It's been a long week. It's been a long week.
That is for sure. That is for sure.
But I tell you, it was still good bad.
[Vic] What a flip-flopper you are.
All of a sudden, now you're rooting for Stephanie Vaquer,
instead of Roxanne Perez?
[Booker T] What?
[Vic] What am I talking about? [Booker T] I've been biased.
-[Vic] Since when? -[Booker T] This is a championship match.
-What are you talking about? -[Vic] Wait a minute. One more time?
[Booker T] Did you say, "One more time"?
-[Corey] Oh, wait a minute. -[Vic] Waiting for the SVB though.
Roxanne able to counter right out.
And this, Roxanne does so well.
The Prodigy trying to get the champion out.
-She can wait. -[Booker T] Beautiful switch there,
-by Stephanie. -[Vic] Oh, man!
Super kick to the ear. [Booker T speaking indistinctly]
[Corey] Looked like Perez was potentially looking to take down
Vaquer for the crossface.
[Vic] Looking to plant Roxanne, Roxanne trying to counter
out of the wheelbarrow. But still being able to--
-Did get a backbreaker. -[Corey] Got enough of it though.
You could crack a rib very easily that way.
[Vic] Gotta give credit to Stephanie Vaquer for able to hold
Roxanne Perez in that--
Ooh, she's going to the top again?
[Corey] An injured hand that's been attacked
throughout the match.
Kudos are due to the NXT Women's champion.
Credit to Roxanne for hanging in there.
[Vic] Back to the arm, and that time it wasn't the left arm.
It was the right injured thumb.
The right injured wrist.
And Perez coming in-- Oh!
-[Corey] There it is! -[Vic] Into submission.
-Crossface. -[Booker T] That's it.
[Vic] That is in deep.
[Corey] It's locked in. Vaquer's in trouble.
[Vic] Nowhere for Vaquer to go. Can Vaquer make it out?
Or is she gonna tap?
Are we gonna crown a new NXT Women's champion?
If we do, it's Perez's third reign, which would be historic.
Vaquer sees the bottom rope.
She's trying to get to the bottom.
She's trying to reach out.
She's trying to fight, and she fight she does,
but Roxanne Perez pushes it back into the middle.
[Booker T] That fight IQ I was talking about right there.
Roxanne Perez in prime position to make history again.
[Vic] Vaquer able to slip her hips out. Whoa!
Kick out. Nice counter roll. Right back in though is Roxanne.
Coming back out into another cover is Vaquer.
Crucifix-style. This time another kick out.
Floppin' back onto Perez, the champion.
And the challenger, once again, able to get out.
[Corey] It was close. What a match.
It's for the NXT Women's Championship. Block countered by Vaquer.
[Vic] Perez hesitated for a fraction of a second.
The Dark Angel made the challenger pay.
Up and over goes, Perez, for pop rocks. Looking for pop rocks.
And somehow countered again by Stephanie Vaquer.
[Corey] Can Vaquer back up?
I don't know if-- She just hit the top turnbuckle.
But Vaquer taking some time.
-[Booker T exclaims] -[Corey] Gnarly Drag and swoop!
[Vic] Once upon a time, Roxanne had ACL and an MCL.
And now it's SVB!
Connect, cover…
And Stephanie Vaquer stands tall once more.
[Mike Rome] Here's your winner…
And still, the NXT Women's Champion
-Stephanie Vaquer. -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] What a fight.
[Vic] What a main event.
What a Wrestlemania week it has been.
How is this for the exclamation point?
The SVB from the Dark Angel,
taking down The Prodigy with the title on the line.
[Corey] If we're handing out awards, I think I gotta think of which--
[Vic] Hold on, Corey.
The Beautiful Madness.
Just like last night, making her presence felt.
The former champion has locked eyes with Stephanie Vaquer
Déjà vu.
And Giulia staring a hole…
-And there, I believe, is Jordynne Grace. -[Corey] Uh-oh!
Vaquer went all in here in Vegas.
But all eyes are on our champion.
Here in NXT. are on our champion.