1 00:00:06,055 --> 00:00:08,555 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:08,588 --> 00:00:09,938 [Triple H] Then. 3 00:00:13,338 --> 00:00:14,254 Now. 4 00:00:19,238 --> 00:00:20,154 Forever. 5 00:00:28,654 --> 00:00:29,571 Together. 6 00:00:38,188 --> 00:00:41,254 [Vic Joseph] Battleground implications hanging in the balance. 7 00:00:41,288 --> 00:00:42,705 There is Jordynne Grace. 8 00:00:42,738 --> 00:00:46,071 Will she become the number one contender 9 00:00:46,155 --> 00:00:50,405 to the NXT Women's Championship, or will it be her opponent tonight, 10 00:00:50,488 --> 00:00:52,305 Giulia, the former champion? 11 00:00:52,338 --> 00:00:54,471 It's the beautiful madness, Juggernaut. 12 00:00:54,555 --> 00:00:58,288 Winner faces Vaquer for the NXT women's title in Tampa. 13 00:00:58,321 --> 00:01:01,055 Will The Young OG earn another title opportunity? 14 00:01:01,088 --> 00:01:05,671 Confident as ever, will he be the last man standing, 15 00:01:05,705 --> 00:01:09,788 or will it be a member of the NQCC? 16 00:01:09,821 --> 00:01:14,205 In all, 25 men will enter from LFG, 17 00:01:14,238 --> 00:01:17,821 from Evolve, from NXT, and yes, 18 00:01:17,905 --> 00:01:19,955 even from TNA. 19 00:01:19,988 --> 00:01:22,388 Who will face Oba Femi 20 00:01:22,471 --> 00:01:25,804 for the NXT championship at Battleground? 21 00:01:25,838 --> 00:01:27,888 You got to throw them over the top rope. 22 00:01:27,921 --> 00:01:31,588 Both feet must hit the floor, the last one remaining. 23 00:01:31,621 --> 00:01:35,021 The last one standing will be headed to Tampa 24 00:01:35,054 --> 00:01:36,671 and will be headed to battle. 25 00:01:36,705 --> 00:01:39,338 Oh, and there's an old friend. 26 00:01:39,371 --> 00:01:40,421 Or foe. 27 00:01:41,821 --> 00:01:45,671 Will one of those men be headed to Battleground? 28 00:01:45,755 --> 00:01:47,838 Welcome in to NXT. 29 00:01:47,871 --> 00:01:49,571 [hip-hop music playing] 30 00:01:50,488 --> 00:01:54,005 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! 31 00:01:54,038 --> 00:01:59,771 NXT! NXT! NXT! 32 00:01:59,804 --> 00:02:02,054 NXT! 33 00:02:02,088 --> 00:02:05,155 ["Burn This Engine Out" playing] 34 00:02:08,738 --> 00:02:10,038 [bell dings] 35 00:02:10,071 --> 00:02:14,121 [ring announcer] The following contest is a six-man tag team match 36 00:02:14,155 --> 00:02:16,221 scheduled for fall. 37 00:02:16,255 --> 00:02:18,055 Introducing first, 38 00:02:18,088 --> 00:02:22,438 they are the NXT tag team champions. 39 00:02:23,021 --> 00:02:25,071 Hank Walker, Tank Legend. 40 00:02:25,105 --> 00:02:28,704 Hank and Tank! 41 00:02:29,538 --> 00:02:31,721 [Vic] Look at these three champions, Graves, 42 00:02:31,755 --> 00:02:35,788 who are brought together here tonight out of respect, 43 00:02:35,821 --> 00:02:39,105 or are they brought together out of fear because of Darkstate? 44 00:02:39,138 --> 00:02:42,171 [Corey] "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." 45 00:02:42,204 --> 00:02:44,421 The old adage rings true in this one. 46 00:02:44,454 --> 00:02:47,855 As Hank and Tank hit the ring, I don't think I can overstate 47 00:02:47,888 --> 00:02:51,155 how impressed I have been recently by the tag team champions. 48 00:02:51,238 --> 00:02:52,771 They made believers out of me. 49 00:02:55,554 --> 00:02:58,338 [Vic] And their partner tonight has made believers 50 00:02:58,371 --> 00:03:01,155 -out of everyone around the world. -["I Believe In Joe Hendry" playing] 51 00:03:01,188 --> 00:03:03,438 ♪ Say his name and he appears ♪ 52 00:03:03,471 --> 00:03:06,571 ♪ I believe in Joe Hendry ♪ 53 00:03:06,605 --> 00:03:10,438 [audience singing along] ♪ I believe in Joe Hendry ♪ 54 00:03:10,471 --> 00:03:13,388 ♪ In London and Paris… ♪ 55 00:03:13,471 --> 00:03:15,871 [ring announcer] And their tag team partner, 56 00:03:15,905 --> 00:03:21,038 he is the TNA world champion, 57 00:03:21,071 --> 00:03:25,304 Joe Hendry! 58 00:03:25,338 --> 00:03:30,421 [Vic] Well, guys, let's go back to TNA TV this past Thursday, 59 00:03:30,454 --> 00:03:32,105 because Joe Hendry was in action. 60 00:03:32,138 --> 00:03:34,371 Earlier in the night, Trick Williams said, 61 00:03:34,405 --> 00:03:37,321 "I'm not there. I gotta get ready for a Battle Royal." 62 00:03:37,355 --> 00:03:39,121 But in fact, he did appear. 63 00:03:39,155 --> 00:03:41,238 In fact, he did do damage. 64 00:03:41,271 --> 00:03:45,738 In fact, he did pounce and jump on the TNA champion, 65 00:03:45,771 --> 00:03:47,288 that being Joe Hendry. 66 00:03:47,321 --> 00:03:50,038 And I'm going to focus on Joe for a second, Corey. 67 00:03:50,071 --> 00:03:53,338 Do you believe the pressure is starting to get to Joe Hendry? 68 00:03:53,371 --> 00:03:55,638 [Corey] I don't know if the pressure is getting to Joe Hendry, 69 00:03:55,671 --> 00:03:58,505 but I do think reality is kicking him right in the teeth. 70 00:03:59,238 --> 00:04:00,488 This is NXT. 71 00:04:00,521 --> 00:04:03,038 This is the hottest roster in the game right now, 72 00:04:03,071 --> 00:04:05,221 and even… once he's crossed the line, 73 00:04:05,255 --> 00:04:07,288 Joe Hendry finds himself a target. 74 00:04:07,321 --> 00:04:09,821 And Trick Williams is a dangerous, dangerous man. 75 00:04:10,588 --> 00:04:12,321 [crowd cheering] 76 00:04:12,355 --> 00:04:14,921 [Booker T] Money shot. Money! 77 00:04:15,921 --> 00:04:19,871 Vic Joseph alongside Cory Graves, and yes, Booker T. 78 00:04:19,904 --> 00:04:21,271 [Booker T] That's right! 79 00:04:22,688 --> 00:04:24,438 [Corey] Vic, you're not gonna try to take credit 80 00:04:24,471 --> 00:04:26,604 for Joe Hendry appearing tonight like he did last week? 81 00:04:26,638 --> 00:04:27,721 [Vic] I didn't say his name. 82 00:04:27,755 --> 00:04:29,438 [Corey] Cut me and Booker out of your post. 83 00:04:29,471 --> 00:04:30,871 [Vic] That was the social media team. 84 00:04:30,905 --> 00:04:32,121 By the way, I did post today. 85 00:04:32,155 --> 00:04:34,104 -[Booker T] Wait a minute. -[Vic] Uh-oh. 86 00:04:35,121 --> 00:04:37,588 Yeah, all fun and games just went out the window. 87 00:04:39,038 --> 00:04:40,705 [Darkstate theme playing] 88 00:04:46,171 --> 00:04:47,955 [Vic] You mentioned crossing the line. 89 00:04:49,405 --> 00:04:54,271 [Vic] Graves, did Darkstate cross the line by attacking another promotion champion? 90 00:04:54,305 --> 00:04:56,405 -[Corey] Absolutely not-- -[Booker T] Here we go! 91 00:04:56,438 --> 00:04:58,788 -[Corey] Wasted no time settin' it off! -[Booker T] Here we go! 92 00:04:58,821 --> 00:05:00,888 I love it, man. Darkstate. 93 00:05:00,921 --> 00:05:04,738 You can tell by the way a man walks when he's ready. 94 00:05:04,771 --> 00:05:06,071 You feel me? 95 00:05:06,104 --> 00:05:09,104 [Vic] When it comes to Darkstate, it's going to be Griffin… 96 00:05:09,138 --> 00:05:11,854 Lennox, who's in the ring now… The pace. Spinebuster. 97 00:05:11,888 --> 00:05:13,438 [Corey] Cutler-- 98 00:05:13,471 --> 00:05:16,071 [Vic] And right away, a quick kick out there by Tank. 99 00:05:16,104 --> 00:05:18,505 [Corey] But to answer your question, Vic, absolutely not. 100 00:05:18,538 --> 00:05:20,455 I don't think Darkstate has taken it too far. 101 00:05:20,488 --> 00:05:22,555 In fact, I don't know if they've taken it far enough. 102 00:05:22,588 --> 00:05:24,405 You can feel the climate backstage. 103 00:05:24,438 --> 00:05:26,755 Everybody knows that there's a sense of urgency. 104 00:05:26,788 --> 00:05:30,755 You gotta make it to the top and make waves as soon as possible in this game. 105 00:05:30,788 --> 00:05:34,005 Darkstate wasting no time making their own opportunities. 106 00:05:34,038 --> 00:05:35,755 -I respect that. -[Vic] You can say that again. 107 00:05:35,788 --> 00:05:37,421 And Booker, I'll talk to you about Darkstate. 108 00:05:37,455 --> 00:05:41,005 Is it safe to say that maybe some that are in this building, 109 00:05:41,038 --> 00:05:43,905 some that are at home watching, some that are getting on social media 110 00:05:43,938 --> 00:05:46,688 -underestimated Darkstate? -[Booker T] Whoa, whoa, here we go. 111 00:05:46,721 --> 00:05:48,371 [Vic] Shoulders down and a quick kick out. 112 00:05:48,405 --> 00:05:50,705 [Booker T] You see the Darkstate, you say, 113 00:05:50,738 --> 00:05:53,255 "Maybe they're a bunch of rookies. How much harm can they do?" 114 00:05:53,288 --> 00:05:56,188 Wreak havoc, damage, destruction. 115 00:05:56,221 --> 00:05:58,488 That's what the Darkstate is all about, man. 116 00:05:58,521 --> 00:06:00,621 [Vic] Big senton into the cover, hook to the leg… 117 00:06:00,655 --> 00:06:02,338 -[Booker T] Oh, yes. -[Vic] …and a kickout. 118 00:06:02,371 --> 00:06:05,321 [Corey] And it's safe to say, Book, that what Darkstate lack in experience, 119 00:06:05,354 --> 00:06:09,005 they more than compensate for in raw aggression and brutality. 120 00:06:09,038 --> 00:06:10,871 That could be a game changer if you've got enough. 121 00:06:10,905 --> 00:06:13,104 [Booker T] John Cena said it a long time ago. 122 00:06:13,138 --> 00:06:15,455 Ruthless aggression. 123 00:06:15,488 --> 00:06:17,938 Oh, yes, man, I love it. 124 00:06:18,005 --> 00:06:19,471 [Vic] Joe Hendry checking in. 125 00:06:19,505 --> 00:06:21,871 And Hendry has not had a warm welcoming 126 00:06:21,905 --> 00:06:26,138 from NXT superstar who was attacked by Darkstate last week. 127 00:06:26,171 --> 00:06:27,571 Obviously, Trick Williams-- 128 00:06:27,604 --> 00:06:28,521 Ooh! 129 00:06:28,555 --> 00:06:32,505 Can't forget Ethan Page and into the cover off the vertical suplex 130 00:06:32,538 --> 00:06:34,205 with a little delay, does not get him a three. 131 00:06:34,238 --> 00:06:36,555 [Corey] Think about this, if you're a member of the NXT roster, 132 00:06:36,588 --> 00:06:38,921 hell, even if you're a member of the Raw and Smackdown rosters, 133 00:06:38,955 --> 00:06:41,921 Joe Hendry's arrival ruffled a lot of feathers. 134 00:06:41,955 --> 00:06:44,755 Joe Henry took a spot on the WrestleMania card. 135 00:06:44,788 --> 00:06:47,604 There are a lot of people who believe they deserve that opportunity, 136 00:06:47,638 --> 00:06:49,305 and they're going to take him out to get it. 137 00:06:49,338 --> 00:06:51,005 [Vic] Well, speaking of taking on something, 138 00:06:51,038 --> 00:06:53,988 Booker, has Hank and Tank maybe taken on too much too soon? 139 00:06:54,021 --> 00:06:56,354 [Booker T] What are you talking about? This is part of the job. 140 00:06:56,921 --> 00:07:01,838 When you become champion, you've got to go out there day in and day out. 141 00:07:01,871 --> 00:07:04,138 It's on-the-job training, man. 142 00:07:04,171 --> 00:07:06,171 [Vic] Graves, to the point of what Booker just said, 143 00:07:06,205 --> 00:07:09,455 maybe to the tag team champions who just won them in Las Vegas, 144 00:07:09,488 --> 00:07:12,455 just need to take a second, get a moment to breathe, so to speak. 145 00:07:12,488 --> 00:07:13,871 [Corey] No rest for the weary. 146 00:07:13,905 --> 00:07:15,621 If you want to be a champion in this game, 147 00:07:15,655 --> 00:07:18,738 you've got to fight every night as regularly as possible. 148 00:07:18,771 --> 00:07:21,271 You want to silence every doubter you can. 149 00:07:21,305 --> 00:07:24,655 [Booker T] You see that beautiful back elbow there by Lennox? 150 00:07:25,521 --> 00:07:27,271 [Vic] We've talked about here tonight 151 00:07:27,305 --> 00:07:29,988 how Battleground implications hang in the balance. 152 00:07:30,021 --> 00:07:33,171 We've already talked about Trick Williams, who, as we saw, got bettered by Lennox. 153 00:07:33,205 --> 00:07:35,854 And a kick out of Joe Hendry over the last few weeks. 154 00:07:35,888 --> 00:07:37,888 Rick is one of 25 men competing 155 00:07:37,921 --> 00:07:40,071 in an over-the-top-rope Battle Royal-- 156 00:07:40,104 --> 00:07:41,671 [Booker T] Give it up for Trick William. 157 00:07:41,705 --> 00:07:43,955 For going out there and being his own man. 158 00:07:43,988 --> 00:07:48,288 He's finally understanding what this thing is really all about, man. 159 00:07:48,321 --> 00:07:50,604 -[Corey] Checks and championships. -[Booker T] There he goes. 160 00:07:50,638 --> 00:07:53,104 [Vic] If he's able to win tonight, the winner will face Oba Femi-- 161 00:07:53,138 --> 00:07:54,938 -[Booker T] Oh, baby! -[Vic] …for the NXT title 162 00:07:54,971 --> 00:07:56,688 at Battleground, May 25th. 163 00:07:56,721 --> 00:07:59,188 -[crowd cheering] -Yeah! 164 00:07:59,221 --> 00:08:02,738 [Vic] …for the NXT tag team champions are rolling. 165 00:08:02,804 --> 00:08:04,838 [Booker T] Honk! Honk! 166 00:08:05,104 --> 00:08:06,205 [Vic] Ooh! 167 00:08:06,238 --> 00:08:08,405 [Booker] Come on, guys. Give me the damn honk! 168 00:08:08,438 --> 00:08:09,988 [Vic] No, I just give-- That's your spot. 169 00:08:10,021 --> 00:08:12,671 And Hendry, now Fallaway Slam. 170 00:08:12,705 --> 00:08:14,471 J-B-L-S. 171 00:08:16,221 --> 00:08:18,188 Nice. See it twice. 172 00:08:19,071 --> 00:08:21,388 Ooh! Oh, Cutler, little bit bigger than most. 173 00:08:21,421 --> 00:08:24,138 [Corey] I was curious to see how Hendry's shoulder would hold up tonight. 174 00:08:24,171 --> 00:08:26,371 -Apparently, pretty well. -[Vic] Wait a minute. Griffin-- 175 00:08:26,405 --> 00:08:27,988 Wait a minute. Henry doesn't real-- 176 00:08:30,038 --> 00:08:33,821 Almost had a breakdown of communication between these three. 177 00:08:33,855 --> 00:08:36,638 But look who's rocking, look who's rolling. 178 00:08:36,671 --> 00:08:39,788 -[Booker speaks indistinctly] -[Vic] Look who's standing tall on NXT. 179 00:08:44,755 --> 00:08:49,088 [Vic] Hank, Tank and Joe Hendry have turned this match-up around. 180 00:08:49,121 --> 00:08:53,171 And for Hank Walker, leaving his feet may not be the brightest idea. 181 00:08:53,204 --> 00:08:56,371 [Corey] That could prove to cost Hank in that particular-- 182 00:08:56,405 --> 00:08:58,688 Shugars… Saquon Shugars! 183 00:08:58,721 --> 00:09:00,788 Oh, and Dion Lennox, on the far side, 184 00:09:00,821 --> 00:09:05,438 was able to distract the official to open that door for Darkstate. 185 00:09:05,471 --> 00:09:07,221 [Corey] Tag made. 186 00:09:07,255 --> 00:09:11,821 [Vic] And just like that, the complexion of this match-up has changed. 187 00:09:11,855 --> 00:09:14,155 [Booker] Terrific numbers, man, terrific numbers. 188 00:09:14,188 --> 00:09:16,271 [Corey] That was strategy beyond their years. 189 00:09:16,305 --> 00:09:18,505 Darkstate relatively young in this game. 190 00:09:18,538 --> 00:09:21,555 That was an expert-level tag team maneuver. 191 00:09:21,588 --> 00:09:24,271 [Vic] When we talk about tag teams, let's talk about the repositioning 192 00:09:24,305 --> 00:09:26,454 of the tag team division here in NXT. 193 00:09:26,488 --> 00:09:28,405 [Corey] It's absolutely wide open right now. 194 00:09:28,438 --> 00:09:30,505 You've got Hank and Tank as the kingpins, 195 00:09:30,538 --> 00:09:32,938 but you've got every other team on the roster 196 00:09:32,971 --> 00:09:35,655 licking their chops, hoping for an opportunity. 197 00:09:35,688 --> 00:09:39,305 There might be some single stars backstage who think about forming new teams 198 00:09:39,338 --> 00:09:41,488 because that might be the best best path to victory. 199 00:09:41,521 --> 00:09:43,021 [Vic] That's actually a very good point. 200 00:09:43,055 --> 00:09:45,338 I mean, that's how you won the NXT tag team title. 201 00:09:45,371 --> 00:09:47,321 [Corey] It was it was a whole new venture for me. 202 00:09:47,755 --> 00:09:49,805 [Booker] This dude right here, Osiris, 203 00:09:49,838 --> 00:09:53,471 I see something very, very special in this young man, man. 204 00:09:53,505 --> 00:09:55,405 I'm talking about, this guy can make his way 205 00:09:55,438 --> 00:09:58,405 straight to the top with the right expert tutelage. 206 00:09:58,988 --> 00:10:01,088 [Corey] You got your manager's license in Florida, Book? 207 00:10:01,121 --> 00:10:02,805 -I'm just asking. -[Booker] I'm just saying. 208 00:10:02,838 --> 00:10:05,071 [Vic] He's thinking about how to [indistinct]-- 209 00:10:05,105 --> 00:10:06,305 [Corey] Belly-to-back, 210 00:10:06,338 --> 00:10:07,788 -center of the ring. -[Booker] Oh, yes. 211 00:10:07,821 --> 00:10:11,454 [Vic] Cutler into the cover, hook of the leg, and another near fall. 212 00:10:11,488 --> 00:10:13,921 And you've got to imagine, Book, what we just talked about… 213 00:10:13,954 --> 00:10:15,588 Darkstate gets a victory. 214 00:10:15,621 --> 00:10:16,988 Are they entitled contention? 215 00:10:17,021 --> 00:10:18,505 [Booker] I mean, Darkstate has backed up 216 00:10:18,538 --> 00:10:21,038 everything they said they was going to do here. 217 00:10:21,071 --> 00:10:22,555 I mean, they dropped the champion. 218 00:10:22,588 --> 00:10:25,954 They went out there at Stand & Deliver, and they walked out victorious. 219 00:10:25,988 --> 00:10:29,038 These guys, they're a force to be reckoned with. 220 00:10:29,071 --> 00:10:31,271 [Corey] I'll do you one better. Cover here by Cutler James. 221 00:10:31,305 --> 00:10:33,738 [Vic] Hook of the leg to put this one away, and another kick-out. 222 00:10:33,771 --> 00:10:37,171 [Corey] What happens if a member of Darkstate pins Joe Hendry? 223 00:10:37,204 --> 00:10:38,521 Do they show up at TNA? 224 00:10:38,555 --> 00:10:40,138 Do they become the number one contenders? 225 00:10:40,171 --> 00:10:41,438 [Vic] That's a very good question. 226 00:10:41,471 --> 00:10:42,921 That's interesting, because Darkstate, 227 00:10:42,954 --> 00:10:45,821 I'm sure, is not gonna wait for an invitation. 228 00:10:45,855 --> 00:10:49,121 They're gonna show up when they want, where they want and how they want. 229 00:10:49,155 --> 00:10:50,971 I think of Darkstate at Stand & Deliver. 230 00:10:51,005 --> 00:10:53,905 I also think about what happened to the D'Angelo Family. 231 00:10:53,938 --> 00:10:56,204 [Corey] Darkstate has proven, on multiple occasions, 232 00:10:56,238 --> 00:10:57,771 they aren't afraid of anyone. 233 00:10:57,805 --> 00:11:01,438 And no one truly is safe in NXT, and perhaps beyond. 234 00:11:01,471 --> 00:11:04,071 But right now, Hank in all types of trouble, 235 00:11:04,105 --> 00:11:06,605 throwing hands like an usher at the Pirates game. 236 00:11:07,938 --> 00:11:11,405 [Vic] And they're here at NXT to wreak havoc, create some chaos. 237 00:11:11,438 --> 00:11:13,605 And, Booker, that's exactly what they're doing now. 238 00:11:13,638 --> 00:11:15,571 [Booker] These guys, like I said, they're dangerous. 239 00:11:15,605 --> 00:11:16,704 Look at Cutler James. 240 00:11:16,738 --> 00:11:18,721 He's definitely grown over the past few months. 241 00:11:18,755 --> 00:11:20,055 And this guy right here. 242 00:11:20,088 --> 00:11:22,538 This… [continues indistinctly] 243 00:11:22,571 --> 00:11:24,938 [Corey] Huge powerslam. 244 00:11:25,438 --> 00:11:28,255 [Vic] Cover, this may be it, and another near fall. 245 00:11:28,288 --> 00:11:30,821 How many men, Booker, have we seen sitting here 246 00:11:30,855 --> 00:11:33,238 that have lifted up Hank Walker with ease? 247 00:11:33,271 --> 00:11:34,805 [Booker] No, this dude, like I said-- 248 00:11:34,838 --> 00:11:36,255 [Corey] Oh! Cheap shot. 249 00:11:36,288 --> 00:11:38,138 [Booker] He's next-level, he's got a mean streak. 250 00:11:38,171 --> 00:11:41,388 That's what I like about throwing hands, man. I love that. 251 00:11:41,421 --> 00:11:42,538 [Corey] I think you'll agree. 252 00:11:42,571 --> 00:11:44,188 The scariest part about Osiris Griffin 253 00:11:44,221 --> 00:11:47,204 is he's grinning from ear to ear, beating the hell out of people. 254 00:11:47,238 --> 00:11:48,305 [Booker] Sign him up, man. 255 00:11:48,338 --> 00:11:49,588 [Corey] Oh, no! 256 00:11:50,138 --> 00:11:52,888 [Vic] Right now, the champions are trying to figure out a way 257 00:11:52,921 --> 00:11:54,571 to navigate their way around. 258 00:11:54,605 --> 00:11:56,605 Swing and a miss, tag was made, 259 00:11:56,638 --> 00:11:59,971 and right now, big Tank entering this match. 260 00:12:00,005 --> 00:12:02,321 [Booker] That wild man right there. I love it. 261 00:12:02,355 --> 00:12:03,688 I love it, man. 262 00:12:03,721 --> 00:12:06,271 [Vic] From the outside, he's fresh, he's ready. 263 00:12:06,305 --> 00:12:11,005 He remembers everything that Darkstate has done to the NXT locker room. 264 00:12:11,038 --> 00:12:14,105 He's taken it upon himself, right now in this matchup, 265 00:12:14,138 --> 00:12:16,038 to wipe out the field. 266 00:12:16,071 --> 00:12:17,655 What the hell is he thinking? 267 00:12:17,688 --> 00:12:20,421 [Corey] He's thinking about a win by any means necessary. 268 00:12:21,171 --> 00:12:22,071 Cannonball! 269 00:12:22,105 --> 00:12:23,871 Right out here to our left. 270 00:12:23,905 --> 00:12:25,088 [Booker laughing] 271 00:12:25,121 --> 00:12:26,738 [Vic] Tank is fired up! 272 00:12:26,771 --> 00:12:29,471 There's one man left and it's Dion Lennox. 273 00:12:29,505 --> 00:12:31,405 Lennox swings wildly. Oh! 274 00:12:31,438 --> 00:12:33,505 Sit-down bubble bomb. 275 00:12:33,538 --> 00:12:35,721 Into the cover, shoulders down. 276 00:12:35,755 --> 00:12:37,971 And look at Darkstate, like a pack of wolves. 277 00:12:38,005 --> 00:12:40,671 [Corey] Tank was like a one-man army for a moment there. 278 00:12:40,704 --> 00:12:43,488 Now Hendry and Hank have rejoined the fray. 279 00:12:44,371 --> 00:12:47,071 [Vic] All six men trying their best now. 280 00:12:47,105 --> 00:12:51,155 Referee Derek Sanders has to get some sort of order back 281 00:12:51,188 --> 00:12:52,605 right here in front of us. 282 00:12:52,638 --> 00:12:56,121 Big right hand. Saquon Shugars with a distraction again. 283 00:12:56,155 --> 00:12:57,405 [Booker] Oh, my God. 284 00:12:57,438 --> 00:12:59,671 [Corey] Hank took his eye off the ball and paid for it. 285 00:12:59,704 --> 00:13:02,721 Meanwhile, Hendry has Cutler James again. 286 00:13:02,755 --> 00:13:07,255 [Vic] A second Fallaway Slam from the TNA World Champion, 287 00:13:07,288 --> 00:13:09,221 who's making his presence felt. 288 00:13:12,738 --> 00:13:14,555 -And he's looking at-- -[Corey] Wait, wait. 289 00:13:14,588 --> 00:13:16,055 Behind Hendry! 290 00:13:16,088 --> 00:13:17,371 [Vic] Trick Williams! 291 00:13:18,005 --> 00:13:21,204 Just like on TNA this past Thursday, 292 00:13:21,238 --> 00:13:22,888 but Joe Hendry was ready for it. 293 00:13:23,405 --> 00:13:24,521 Hendry and Williams. 294 00:13:24,555 --> 00:13:26,704 [Corey] Hendry bringing the fight to trick Williams, 295 00:13:26,738 --> 00:13:28,555 but… [continues indistinctly] 296 00:13:28,588 --> 00:13:29,938 [Vic] The match is still going on. 297 00:13:29,971 --> 00:13:31,388 It's not [indistinct]. 298 00:13:31,421 --> 00:13:33,221 Lennox just chopped down Tank. 299 00:13:33,255 --> 00:13:35,155 Take tag made, Griffin's legal. 300 00:13:35,621 --> 00:13:37,571 Tag made, Cutler's legal. 301 00:13:37,605 --> 00:13:40,621 Oh, we've seen this in the past from Darkstate. 302 00:13:42,105 --> 00:13:46,021 Bam! Continuing their path of destruction. 303 00:13:47,405 --> 00:13:48,405 [bell dings] 304 00:13:48,921 --> 00:13:51,138 [Darkstate theme playing] 305 00:13:51,171 --> 00:13:55,555 [Mike] Here are your winners, Darkstate! 306 00:13:56,771 --> 00:13:58,171 [Vic] Graves, you brought it up… 307 00:13:58,204 --> 00:14:02,438 how scary they could become with every single victory. 308 00:14:02,471 --> 00:14:05,638 [Corey] Here we can thank Trick Williams for the assist, 309 00:14:05,671 --> 00:14:08,704 taking Joe Hendry's attention off of the match, 310 00:14:08,738 --> 00:14:11,471 leaving Hank and Tank to fight without him. 311 00:14:11,505 --> 00:14:15,505 And Darkstate would pounce like a gang of jackals. 312 00:14:15,538 --> 00:14:18,438 A thunderous powerbomb puts down Tank. 313 00:14:18,471 --> 00:14:19,571 [bell dings] 314 00:14:19,604 --> 00:14:22,421 Darkstate reigns supreme yet again. 315 00:14:22,454 --> 00:14:25,821 [Vic] Like a plague spreading throughout NXT, 316 00:14:25,854 --> 00:14:28,805 Darkstate continues to grow in strength. 317 00:14:34,805 --> 00:14:35,854 Thank you. I appreciate it. 318 00:14:35,888 --> 00:14:38,221 Honestly, I'm so done wasting my time. 319 00:14:38,255 --> 00:14:39,954 The women's division is way too deep 320 00:14:39,988 --> 00:14:42,288 for me to be weighed down by any kind of distractions. 321 00:14:42,321 --> 00:14:44,688 I get it. It can feel safe relying on other people. 322 00:14:44,721 --> 00:14:46,405 But you have to worry about you 323 00:14:46,438 --> 00:14:48,371 Stop being selfish, just being strong. 324 00:14:48,405 --> 00:14:50,055 No, you're right. I agree. I think-- 325 00:14:50,088 --> 00:14:53,471 Strong? Thea, what do you know about being strong, baby? 326 00:14:53,505 --> 00:14:56,321 You coming back, acting all grown when nothing has changed. 327 00:14:56,354 --> 00:14:59,155 You're still that little, annoying, yapping Chihuahua. 328 00:14:59,188 --> 00:15:01,454 And, baby, you're not safe either, Miss Karmen, 329 00:15:01,488 --> 00:15:03,621 because didn't I tell you four months ago, 330 00:15:03,655 --> 00:15:05,204 to dump Ashante's ass? 331 00:15:05,238 --> 00:15:06,505 Now look at you. 332 00:15:06,538 --> 00:15:09,921 But go ahead, baby, open your ears so I can spit you more wisdom. 333 00:15:09,954 --> 00:15:12,438 He wasn't the only thing holding you back. 334 00:15:12,471 --> 00:15:15,071 You're just too damn… soft. 335 00:15:15,104 --> 00:15:16,321 Okay, we're done with this. 336 00:15:16,354 --> 00:15:19,938 Or maybe you're just running your mouth because Miss Parker 337 00:15:19,971 --> 00:15:21,838 had an amazing opportunity at Stand & Deliver. 338 00:15:21,871 --> 00:15:23,454 -Did you watch me? -And-- [coughs] 339 00:15:23,488 --> 00:15:24,888 -Choked. -[indistinct] 340 00:15:24,921 --> 00:15:26,421 So what happened, Jaida? 341 00:15:26,454 --> 00:15:27,905 I thought you don't play. 342 00:15:27,938 --> 00:15:29,071 I don't. 343 00:15:29,104 --> 00:15:31,788 But I'm gonna see you later on tonight, in the ring. 344 00:15:31,821 --> 00:15:34,921 Since you want to act all froggy, your ass better jump. 345 00:15:36,854 --> 00:15:37,771 Hmm. 346 00:15:39,655 --> 00:15:41,471 [Vic] We'll see if that one gets made official. 347 00:15:41,505 --> 00:15:44,588 There you see Chris Island just repping one of the workout dummies, 348 00:15:44,621 --> 00:15:48,521 along with Shiloh Hill, semifinalists in the LFG playoffs. 349 00:15:48,555 --> 00:15:52,638 They've accepted the invitation to be part of this Battle Royal, 350 00:15:52,671 --> 00:15:56,255 so has Timothy Thatcher on the left and Sean Legacy on the right. 351 00:15:56,288 --> 00:15:58,454 Two members of WWE Evolve. 352 00:16:01,188 --> 00:16:02,471 Who heads to Tampa? 353 00:16:02,505 --> 00:16:06,271 Who heads to Battleground to face Obama Femi for the NXT title? 354 00:16:06,305 --> 00:16:08,471 We are going to find out tonight. 355 00:16:08,505 --> 00:16:10,604 ["Out Of This World" playing] 356 00:16:13,121 --> 00:16:14,204 [bell ringing] 357 00:16:14,238 --> 00:16:17,954 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 358 00:16:17,988 --> 00:16:24,721 Introducing first from Boynton, Florida, Kelani Jordan. 359 00:16:24,755 --> 00:16:26,288 [Vic] Well, get ready, fellas. 360 00:16:28,771 --> 00:16:31,738 Kelani Jordan goes one-on-one with Zaria. 361 00:16:31,771 --> 00:16:34,971 This match-up is live, next on NXT. 362 00:16:40,721 --> 00:16:42,038 Baby, come on. 363 00:16:42,071 --> 00:16:42,988 Let's do it. 364 00:16:43,021 --> 00:16:45,471 Fellas, tonight before we compete in this battle royale, 365 00:16:45,505 --> 00:16:46,838 there is something I've got to say. 366 00:16:46,871 --> 00:16:49,838 Charlie, if this is about what I think it is, it can wait. 367 00:16:49,888 --> 00:16:51,338 No, it can't. 368 00:16:51,371 --> 00:16:54,421 Tonight is a major opportunity for all of us. 369 00:16:54,454 --> 00:16:55,838 -Damn right it is. -Yeah. 370 00:16:56,188 --> 00:16:59,954 See, tonight, it's not about holding grudges or seeking individual glory. 371 00:16:59,988 --> 00:17:01,021 Nope. 372 00:17:01,071 --> 00:17:04,371 Tonight, we have three individuals, all with one goal in mind. 373 00:17:04,405 --> 00:17:05,471 Yup. 374 00:17:05,521 --> 00:17:09,688 And that's to make sure that the NQCC takes one step closer to Oba Femi 375 00:17:09,721 --> 00:17:13,021 and takes the NXT championship at Battleground. 376 00:17:13,055 --> 00:17:14,321 -That's right! -Now… 377 00:17:14,888 --> 00:17:15,988 Are we all on the same page? 378 00:17:16,021 --> 00:17:17,288 Come on. You know we are, Charlie. 379 00:17:17,321 --> 00:17:20,121 It's time we finally get a title back for NQCC, baby. 380 00:17:20,155 --> 00:17:22,204 It's NQCC all the way to the top. 381 00:17:22,238 --> 00:17:23,388 Come on. 382 00:17:23,421 --> 00:17:25,588 Myles, you hear that, right? Yeah? 383 00:17:26,188 --> 00:17:28,688 Yeah, I heard. Let's do this thing. 384 00:17:28,738 --> 00:17:29,854 Good. 385 00:17:29,905 --> 00:17:31,988 [exhales] That was giving me anxiety. 386 00:17:32,021 --> 00:17:33,338 NQCC on three. 387 00:17:36,421 --> 00:17:38,738 -One, two, three… -[all] NQCC! 388 00:17:40,471 --> 00:17:43,171 As you guys both know, when it comes to a Battle Royal, 389 00:17:43,205 --> 00:17:44,838 it's every man for themselves. 390 00:17:44,871 --> 00:17:48,588 The trajectory of a superstar's career can and likely will change tonight. 391 00:17:48,621 --> 00:17:52,588 You get to jump to the front of the line and challenge Oba Femi in Tampa. 392 00:17:52,621 --> 00:17:55,588 The magnitude of this opportunity cannot be overstated. 393 00:17:56,438 --> 00:17:59,121 Well, talking about opportunities, how about this match-up right now? 394 00:17:59,155 --> 00:18:03,071 Kelani Jordan getting ready to go one-on-one with this woman. 395 00:18:05,538 --> 00:18:07,821 ["Tortured Minds" playing] 396 00:18:32,455 --> 00:18:33,905 [announcer] And her opponent, 397 00:18:33,938 --> 00:18:39,705 accompanied by the NXT women's North American champion Sol Ruca, 398 00:18:40,254 --> 00:18:45,671 from Adelaide, South Australia, Zaria! 399 00:18:45,938 --> 00:18:48,271 [Vic] Graves, is Zaria right in the sense 400 00:18:48,304 --> 00:18:52,488 that her partner shouldn't be handing out championship opportunities? 401 00:18:52,521 --> 00:18:54,004 [Corey] It's a different philosophy. 402 00:18:54,038 --> 00:18:56,504 If Sol Ruca wants to be a fighting champion, 403 00:18:56,538 --> 00:18:58,455 I don't think anyone would be disappointed. 404 00:18:58,488 --> 00:19:01,938 I have a feeling Zaria has alternate plans. 405 00:19:02,504 --> 00:19:03,738 [Booker T] You think? 406 00:19:03,771 --> 00:19:05,571 Oh. Oh… 407 00:19:05,605 --> 00:19:07,254 -[Vic] Would you agree? -[Booker T] Oh, wait. 408 00:19:07,288 --> 00:19:09,371 I like the way you think. You're crazy. 409 00:19:09,855 --> 00:19:11,221 [Corey] I have my moments. 410 00:19:11,254 --> 00:19:14,754 [Vic] Well, Graves, Kalani, she certainly thought she was slick last week. 411 00:19:14,788 --> 00:19:16,338 That is the point I'm trying to get to. 412 00:19:16,371 --> 00:19:18,971 [Corey] Zaria saw right through it. I wouldn't say slick. 413 00:19:19,004 --> 00:19:20,688 I think Kalani tried to call her shot. 414 00:19:20,721 --> 00:19:22,588 Kalani tried to step up and challenge Sol. 415 00:19:22,621 --> 00:19:25,021 And it seems as though she might have been game. 416 00:19:25,054 --> 00:19:27,504 It was Zaria who thwarted the plans. 417 00:19:27,754 --> 00:19:31,205 If Zaria wants to defend Sol's honor, her reputation, 418 00:19:31,238 --> 00:19:32,971 whatever it is she is trying to defend, 419 00:19:33,004 --> 00:19:35,788 that is fine but it's not the North American championship. 420 00:19:36,705 --> 00:19:37,971 [bell dings] 421 00:19:38,004 --> 00:19:39,905 -[Vic] When it comes to Zaria-- -[Corey] Here we go! 422 00:19:39,938 --> 00:19:42,038 [Vic] Oh! Just got dropkicked right in the face. 423 00:19:42,088 --> 00:19:43,655 Look, for Kelani Jordan, Graves, 424 00:19:43,688 --> 00:19:46,355 she certainly has shed that little sister persona. 425 00:19:46,405 --> 00:19:48,988 [Corey] I've been extremely impressed recently from Kelani Jordan. 426 00:19:49,038 --> 00:19:51,955 I think she took Booker's advice and toughened up a little bit. 427 00:19:51,988 --> 00:19:54,088 It's not about making friends in this game. 428 00:19:54,121 --> 00:19:56,504 [Vic] What is it-- Remind me what this game is about. 429 00:19:56,538 --> 00:19:58,605 [Booker T] It's about chicks and championships, baby. 430 00:19:58,638 --> 00:20:00,021 [Vic] To that point, Booker, 431 00:20:00,071 --> 00:20:04,871 there is added fuel to the fire of the entire women's division. 432 00:20:04,905 --> 00:20:08,804 [Booker T] I always say television time is worth its weight in gold 433 00:20:08,838 --> 00:20:11,705 and the main event, that's like platinum, baby. 434 00:20:11,738 --> 00:20:13,021 You got to be ready. 435 00:20:13,504 --> 00:20:15,855 [Vic] Giulia, Jordynne Grace in our main event. 436 00:20:15,888 --> 00:20:19,538 The winner will face Stephanie Vaquer for the women's title at Battleground. 437 00:20:19,571 --> 00:20:22,004 A lot of Battleground implications tonight. 438 00:20:23,621 --> 00:20:25,405 -[Corey] From the top! -[Vic] Whoa! 439 00:20:25,438 --> 00:20:26,471 [Booker T exclaims] 440 00:20:26,504 --> 00:20:30,038 [Corey] And that is otherworldly power from Zaria. 441 00:20:30,071 --> 00:20:34,504 [Vic] Zaria, who is unbeaten in singles competition here tonight, 442 00:20:34,538 --> 00:20:36,538 trying to show you why. Nice counter. 443 00:20:36,571 --> 00:20:38,071 Kelani trying her best 444 00:20:38,105 --> 00:20:42,321 but I don't know that's gonna be good enough here at least in this moment. 445 00:20:42,355 --> 00:20:46,721 [Booker T] Oh, well, look at this… just rag dolling her. Whoa, whoa, whoa. 446 00:20:46,754 --> 00:20:48,304 About the back door. 447 00:20:48,338 --> 00:20:51,521 [Vic] Just picked up and again! 448 00:20:51,571 --> 00:20:52,721 Up over. 449 00:20:52,754 --> 00:20:55,121 And another nearfall. 450 00:20:55,171 --> 00:20:59,155 It is still refreshing to see friendship blossomed. 451 00:20:59,188 --> 00:21:00,655 [Booker T] Who are you talking about? 452 00:21:00,688 --> 00:21:02,138 [Vic] What do you mean? They're friends. 453 00:21:02,171 --> 00:21:04,171 [Booker T] That's the way you see it. 454 00:21:04,205 --> 00:21:07,821 I really think there is an ulterior motive somewhere 455 00:21:07,855 --> 00:21:09,621 underlying right here. That's just me. 456 00:21:09,655 --> 00:21:11,804 [Vic] I think you guys are just looking into it too much. 457 00:21:11,838 --> 00:21:14,771 Zaria is out here trying to do right by her friend. 458 00:21:14,804 --> 00:21:17,488 These two are bonding over different life experiences. 459 00:21:17,521 --> 00:21:19,288 [Booker T] Look, look. Corey. 460 00:21:19,321 --> 00:21:20,788 [Vic] That's Corey, I'm Vic. 461 00:21:20,821 --> 00:21:22,821 [Booker T] Corey, this guy thinks we're friends. 462 00:21:22,855 --> 00:21:23,938 All right, he thinks-- 463 00:21:23,971 --> 00:21:26,421 [Vic] I know you two aren't friends but we are friends. 464 00:21:26,455 --> 00:21:28,554 -[Booker T] No, we're not-- -[Vic] Corey, we're friends. 465 00:21:28,588 --> 00:21:31,871 [Booker T] He will stab you in the back in a heartbeat. Trust me, Vic. 466 00:21:31,905 --> 00:21:34,105 [Vic] That's a bonding experience right there. 467 00:21:34,138 --> 00:21:36,504 [Corey] I need to have a Pat McAfee like Michael Cole. 468 00:21:36,538 --> 00:21:38,121 [Vic exclaims] 469 00:21:38,155 --> 00:21:39,655 [Corey] McAfee taking on Gunther. 470 00:21:39,688 --> 00:21:43,171 I'm sure he's gonna feel a chop like that this Saturday in St. Louis. 471 00:21:43,205 --> 00:21:45,238 [Booker T] He'll enjoy it. 472 00:21:45,271 --> 00:21:47,605 [Corey] He is a tough dude but he may have bitten off 473 00:21:47,638 --> 00:21:50,504 a little more than he can chew in the form of The Ring General. 474 00:21:50,538 --> 00:21:53,405 [Vic] And somebody said Kelani did the same thing here in this match-up 475 00:21:53,438 --> 00:21:56,521 but she certainly is game at least thus far 476 00:21:56,554 --> 00:22:00,355 and now getting hoisted up and again, there is that power on display. 477 00:22:00,388 --> 00:22:02,838 Ribs, stomach first. 478 00:22:02,871 --> 00:22:06,188 [Booker T] Let me tell you, Kelani Jordan is a bona fide contender, 479 00:22:06,221 --> 00:22:08,721 she's the first North American champion right now. 480 00:22:08,754 --> 00:22:11,371 She deserves the shot. She deserves it. 481 00:22:11,405 --> 00:22:14,438 But can she go through Zaria? That is the question. 482 00:22:14,471 --> 00:22:16,221 [Vic] Getting some breaking news right now. 483 00:22:16,254 --> 00:22:17,721 This match is official. 484 00:22:17,754 --> 00:22:23,088 Jaida Parker will face Karmen Petrovic later on tonight live here on NXT. 485 00:22:23,121 --> 00:22:25,004 Kalani, whoa! 486 00:22:25,038 --> 00:22:27,088 [Corey] I'm curious to see how Karmen fares tonight 487 00:22:27,121 --> 00:22:29,221 without Ashante "Thee" Adonis by her side. 488 00:22:29,271 --> 00:22:31,121 [Vic] That's a great point but right now, 489 00:22:31,155 --> 00:22:34,971 take a look at the big knee and now that athleticism with a twist. 490 00:22:35,004 --> 00:22:36,871 Weight drop to the back of the net. 491 00:22:36,905 --> 00:22:38,671 [Booker T] Right before our very eyes. 492 00:22:38,705 --> 00:22:41,905 [Vic] Could be looking for that one-of-a-kind split-legged moonsault 493 00:22:41,938 --> 00:22:44,138 but Zaria able to get out of dodge. 494 00:22:44,171 --> 00:22:46,655 Nice adjust but still on the ropes. Here comes Jordan. 495 00:22:46,688 --> 00:22:48,021 Oh, dear. 496 00:22:48,054 --> 00:22:50,021 Did not hit it off, got caught. 497 00:22:50,054 --> 00:22:51,955 And now is gonna pay the price. 498 00:22:51,988 --> 00:22:53,438 [Booker T] …just a little bit. 499 00:22:53,471 --> 00:22:54,821 [Vic] Oh! 500 00:22:56,688 --> 00:22:59,271 Kelani trying it one more time 501 00:22:59,304 --> 00:23:02,155 and this time, it pays off for Kelani. 502 00:23:02,188 --> 00:23:07,905 Which one of these two will stand tall as this match rolls on here on NXT? 503 00:23:11,171 --> 00:23:13,355 Kelani Jordan right now trying to rally 504 00:23:13,388 --> 00:23:16,105 here in this match-up and Book, it seems simple for Kelani. 505 00:23:16,138 --> 00:23:19,155 Win this match to get one step closer to possibly regain 506 00:23:19,188 --> 00:23:20,888 that women's North American title. 507 00:23:20,921 --> 00:23:22,938 [Booker T] That's so easier said than done 508 00:23:22,971 --> 00:23:24,471 because let me tell you something. 509 00:23:24,504 --> 00:23:27,988 If Zaria gets Kelani Jordan in the crosshairs, 510 00:23:28,021 --> 00:23:30,821 she's gonna try to take her out just like that right there. 511 00:23:30,855 --> 00:23:33,171 [Vic] Look at this at the top of your screen. 512 00:23:33,205 --> 00:23:34,221 My God. 513 00:23:34,254 --> 00:23:36,438 [Booker T] I told you. I told you. 514 00:23:36,471 --> 00:23:39,471 [Vic] Showcasing that power is Zaria. 515 00:23:39,504 --> 00:23:41,688 And right now the referee continuing to step in 516 00:23:41,721 --> 00:23:43,988 but now, Kelani trying to fight back. 517 00:23:44,021 --> 00:23:48,571 Kelani forces the first woman to ever hold the women's North American championship, 518 00:23:48,621 --> 00:23:51,388 who would love to put that title back around her waist. 519 00:23:51,421 --> 00:23:54,788 'Cause Booker, she certainly set the prestige for that title 520 00:23:54,821 --> 00:23:59,888 and there is Ethan Page looking to regain the NXT championship 521 00:23:59,921 --> 00:24:02,504 if he is able to be victorious in that Battle Royal 522 00:24:02,538 --> 00:24:05,254 and become the number one contender. He's one step closer. 523 00:24:05,288 --> 00:24:06,538 [Booker] Looking real good, but 524 00:24:06,571 --> 00:24:09,121 back to your point, you know, you win that championship one time. 525 00:24:09,254 --> 00:24:13,304 They always say the second time around is so much sweeter, 526 00:24:13,521 --> 00:24:15,638 he'll kiss you can she put herself in position. 527 00:24:15,721 --> 00:24:17,788 -[Vic] Big elbow. -[Booker] Oh! Yes man. 528 00:24:18,121 --> 00:24:20,221 [Vic] And it's as simple as what you said, Corey, 529 00:24:20,338 --> 00:24:22,905 nothing is handed to you here in NXT. 530 00:24:23,121 --> 00:24:24,605 [Corey] Everyone wants to be champion. 531 00:24:24,688 --> 00:24:28,554 Everyone wants to make it to the next level as quickly as possible. 532 00:24:29,388 --> 00:24:30,988 [Vic] And for Kelani Jordan, you think about 533 00:24:31,288 --> 00:24:32,254 possible victory here. 534 00:24:32,338 --> 00:24:35,304 Was able to beat Roxanne Perez in her last singles match up, 535 00:24:35,388 --> 00:24:37,771 that certainly is something to put on your resume. 536 00:24:37,855 --> 00:24:40,688 And a big DDT from Kelani. 537 00:24:41,771 --> 00:24:45,371 The standout, into the cover and another near fall. 538 00:24:45,504 --> 00:24:46,471 [crowd cheering] 539 00:24:46,688 --> 00:24:48,855 [Booker] Big kick out by Zaria. 540 00:24:49,304 --> 00:24:51,921 There got a lot left in the tank. That's what that tells me. 541 00:24:52,071 --> 00:24:54,621 [Vic] And this is where we need to see the new side of Kelani Jordan, 542 00:24:54,705 --> 00:24:56,638 she needs to keep her foot on the gas pedal. 543 00:24:56,721 --> 00:24:57,905 She has Zaria down. 544 00:24:58,105 --> 00:24:59,421 Can she close the deal? 545 00:25:00,304 --> 00:25:03,621 Looking for that form, able to roll right through though. 546 00:25:03,738 --> 00:25:04,871 Able to pop right back up. 547 00:25:04,955 --> 00:25:06,155 Oh! 548 00:25:06,571 --> 00:25:08,638 [Corey] Spear from Zaria. 549 00:25:08,688 --> 00:25:10,188 [Booker] That I love it. 550 00:25:10,438 --> 00:25:12,438 [Vic] Didn't get enough. 551 00:25:12,538 --> 00:25:14,388 [Booker] You've got to be kidding me. 552 00:25:14,504 --> 00:25:15,521 [crowd cheering] 553 00:25:15,705 --> 00:25:18,088 [Vic] And Zaria has to be shocked. 554 00:25:18,205 --> 00:25:21,971 [Corey] I don't know if anybody is more shocked than Zaria after witnessing this. 555 00:25:22,155 --> 00:25:24,905 Kelani Jordan speared in half, 556 00:25:25,021 --> 00:25:27,254 but it still somehow wasn't enough. 557 00:25:27,521 --> 00:25:29,671 Kudos to Kelani for hanging in there. 558 00:25:29,738 --> 00:25:31,671 [Vic] Even Sol Ruca on the outside, 559 00:25:31,804 --> 00:25:34,155 a little shocked at what she's witnessing, but 560 00:25:34,371 --> 00:25:36,405 Kelani able to counter. 561 00:25:36,488 --> 00:25:37,371 [crowd gasps] 562 00:25:37,638 --> 00:25:38,671 [Vic] Into a cover. 563 00:25:38,721 --> 00:25:40,221 One, two. 564 00:25:40,321 --> 00:25:41,671 [Vic] And another kick out. 565 00:25:42,304 --> 00:25:44,971 [Corey] I think. Perhaps, if Kelani had put more of her weight 566 00:25:45,054 --> 00:25:47,971 on Zaria's powerful shoulders, this one might be over. 567 00:25:48,338 --> 00:25:51,205 A little bit of an unorthodox cover allowed Zaria to escape. 568 00:25:51,938 --> 00:25:54,271 [Booker] Just too much strength out there from Zaria. 569 00:25:54,588 --> 00:25:56,038 Glory on that one right there. 570 00:25:56,155 --> 00:25:57,254 [crowd chanting] 571 00:25:57,671 --> 00:25:58,838 [Vic] NXT universe. 572 00:25:59,571 --> 00:26:00,804 Showing love to both these women. 573 00:26:00,838 --> 00:26:02,438 And so much taken out of Kelani Jordan, 574 00:26:02,471 --> 00:26:04,554 having even trouble just staying on her feet. 575 00:26:04,705 --> 00:26:07,221 But now she just got caught and she may not have trouble 576 00:26:07,254 --> 00:26:09,188 staying on her feet much longer. 577 00:26:09,338 --> 00:26:10,955 Hoisted up looking for a chokeslam. 578 00:26:11,071 --> 00:26:12,171 Counter by Kelani. 579 00:26:12,355 --> 00:26:14,038 Standing switch there by Zaria. 580 00:26:14,438 --> 00:26:16,605 Trying to get right back on top is Jordan. 581 00:26:16,738 --> 00:26:18,521 -[Vic] Jordan now. -[Corey] On a roll. 582 00:26:18,605 --> 00:26:21,304 [Vic] On behind, shoulders down, another kick out. 583 00:26:22,405 --> 00:26:24,288 Powerful lower base of Zaria. 584 00:26:24,605 --> 00:26:26,288 Charging in and Whoa! 585 00:26:26,538 --> 00:26:29,288 [Corey] I insist I'm impressed with the gas tank on Zaria. 586 00:26:29,371 --> 00:26:32,355 We haven't seen her go this deep into a match up very regularly. 587 00:26:32,488 --> 00:26:35,138 And she still seems like she's got a lot left to give. 588 00:26:35,304 --> 00:26:36,471 [Vic] Showing a new side. 589 00:26:36,605 --> 00:26:38,621 And this-- that moonsault. 590 00:26:38,921 --> 00:26:42,371 Wiping out Zaria on the outside and to your point, Corey. 591 00:26:42,455 --> 00:26:46,038 She may not have that much left as Kelani. 592 00:26:46,171 --> 00:26:47,938 Looking for a victory. Wow! 593 00:26:48,238 --> 00:26:49,438 [crowd clamoring] 594 00:26:51,071 --> 00:26:53,054 -[Vic] Oh! Miscommunication. [exclaims] -[crowd gasps] 595 00:26:53,238 --> 00:26:54,821 [Corey] Through the Barricade. 596 00:26:54,855 --> 00:26:55,938 [Vic] Whao! 597 00:26:56,155 --> 00:26:57,188 [crowd clamoring] 598 00:26:57,554 --> 00:26:58,838 [Vic] Sol is shocked. 599 00:26:59,488 --> 00:27:02,605 But Zaria saw the opportunity. 600 00:27:02,905 --> 00:27:04,221 [crowd murmuring] 601 00:27:06,804 --> 00:27:09,504 She took the moment she took the chance. 602 00:27:09,705 --> 00:27:15,105 As Zaria has entered into that zone of destruction here tonight. 603 00:27:15,238 --> 00:27:16,504 [crowd cheering] 604 00:27:17,254 --> 00:27:19,521 [all] One, two, three. 605 00:27:19,804 --> 00:27:20,988 [bell rings] 606 00:27:21,254 --> 00:27:22,338 [Zaria's theme playing] 607 00:27:23,355 --> 00:27:25,004 [Mike] Here is your winner. 608 00:27:25,288 --> 00:27:27,938 Zaria. 609 00:27:28,221 --> 00:27:29,754 [Vic] Well, it may not be… 610 00:27:31,105 --> 00:27:33,138 done how it was drawn up. 611 00:27:33,655 --> 00:27:36,021 But Zaria stands up, 612 00:27:36,338 --> 00:27:38,821 for her friend here tonight. 613 00:27:39,038 --> 00:27:40,355 [Zaria's theme playing] 614 00:27:41,588 --> 00:27:43,504 [Vic] Now that is true friendship. 615 00:27:46,254 --> 00:27:47,421 You let me know, right? 616 00:27:47,504 --> 00:27:49,088 Wes Lee going be wild. 617 00:27:49,121 --> 00:27:50,638 And then once I win, everything-- 618 00:27:50,671 --> 00:27:52,821 Will boom, look at here. 619 00:27:53,254 --> 00:27:55,054 It's the don of NXT. 620 00:27:55,138 --> 00:27:57,088 Yo! How's the family dog? 621 00:27:58,054 --> 00:28:00,071 Oh, that's real good, Wes you're a funny guy. 622 00:28:00,488 --> 00:28:04,004 Listen, if somebody knows about stabbing a brother in the back, it's you, right? 623 00:28:04,438 --> 00:28:05,905 See what Stacks did to me? 624 00:28:06,071 --> 00:28:07,071 You did to Zach Wentz. 625 00:28:07,638 --> 00:28:08,905 And even if I had to I… 626 00:28:10,338 --> 00:28:11,921 I'd do it all over again. 627 00:28:12,188 --> 00:28:15,138 And I'm pretty sure that Stacks would do the exact same thing. 628 00:28:15,321 --> 00:28:18,588 But there's something different about you, man. 629 00:28:20,105 --> 00:28:20,955 [sniffs] 630 00:28:22,155 --> 00:28:23,071 Less confident. 631 00:28:23,921 --> 00:28:25,871 That must be why you're not in the Battle Royal. 632 00:28:25,938 --> 00:28:27,938 You're afraid because you ain't got the family anymore. 633 00:28:28,088 --> 00:28:29,138 I got you figured out man. 634 00:28:29,421 --> 00:28:31,838 Wes, you don't know what the hell you're talking about. 635 00:28:32,405 --> 00:28:35,304 So you got all this talent, but you still got no instincts. 636 00:28:35,921 --> 00:28:38,121 But if you want to be a tough guy, go ahead, take a shot. 637 00:28:38,205 --> 00:28:41,038 Oh! Whoa! Whoa! I would. 638 00:28:41,855 --> 00:28:44,455 But I have a Battle Royal to win instead. So… 639 00:28:45,271 --> 00:28:46,804 See ya. 640 00:28:50,205 --> 00:28:51,171 [crowd cheering] 641 00:28:51,488 --> 00:28:54,821 [Vic] Well, there's a man we've already seen once tonight. 642 00:28:56,021 --> 00:29:00,955 Trick Williams the former two time NXT Champion. 643 00:29:01,338 --> 00:29:05,138 Looking to get back to the top of the mountain once again, 644 00:29:05,455 --> 00:29:06,921 [Trick's theme playing] 645 00:29:07,054 --> 00:29:08,455 [crowd chanting] 646 00:29:08,788 --> 00:29:09,705 [Booker] That's right. 647 00:29:10,205 --> 00:29:11,754 [crowd chanting] 648 00:29:12,871 --> 00:29:13,855 [Booker] What? 649 00:29:15,188 --> 00:29:16,105 Yeah. 650 00:29:16,688 --> 00:29:17,754 Uh huh! 651 00:29:18,721 --> 00:29:19,921 I like it. 652 00:29:20,455 --> 00:29:22,054 Okay babe! 653 00:29:22,321 --> 00:29:23,655 That's that man. 654 00:29:24,038 --> 00:29:25,388 [crowd chanting] 655 00:29:25,721 --> 00:29:26,738 [bell rings] 656 00:29:27,088 --> 00:29:31,038 [Mike] The following is the NXT championship. 657 00:29:31,488 --> 00:29:33,438 Number one contenders, 658 00:29:33,705 --> 00:29:37,771 Battle Royal. 659 00:29:38,304 --> 00:29:39,855 Introducing first, 660 00:29:40,021 --> 00:29:43,471 from Columbia, South Carolina, weight 240 pounds. 661 00:29:43,638 --> 00:29:48,455 Trick Williams. 662 00:29:48,605 --> 00:29:49,621 [crowd cheering] 663 00:29:49,855 --> 00:29:51,155 [Vic] Who's heading to Tampa? 664 00:29:51,738 --> 00:29:53,638 Who's headed to Battleground? 665 00:29:53,804 --> 00:29:57,455 We find out next live on NXT. 666 00:29:57,921 --> 00:29:59,004 [Booker] That's right. 667 00:30:02,721 --> 00:30:04,288 Stephanie… [speaks Spanish] 668 00:30:04,321 --> 00:30:07,238 [in English] Tonight, no matter who wins Jordan or Giulia, 669 00:30:07,488 --> 00:30:09,038 it's going to be tough at Battleground. 670 00:30:09,238 --> 00:30:12,254 [speaking Spanish] 671 00:30:12,571 --> 00:30:15,821 [in English] I have no doubt that if anyone could walk into hell and walk out 672 00:30:15,938 --> 00:30:18,571 NXT women's champion, it's you. 673 00:30:18,871 --> 00:30:19,838 Gracias Lola. 674 00:30:20,421 --> 00:30:26,955 Competing all over indifference promotion couldn't have prepare me. 675 00:30:27,455 --> 00:30:32,621 For what being at the top of the NXT women's division would be. 676 00:30:33,038 --> 00:30:34,155 [speaking Spanish] 677 00:30:34,188 --> 00:30:35,054 Stephanie. 678 00:30:35,471 --> 00:30:37,405 [in English] No matter what happens at Battleground, 679 00:30:37,438 --> 00:30:40,254 I will be waiting on the other side for my opportunity. 680 00:30:40,488 --> 00:30:41,405 Stephanie. 681 00:30:43,221 --> 00:30:44,521 I haven't forgotten. 682 00:30:45,538 --> 00:30:47,838 See you at Battleground. 683 00:30:49,004 --> 00:30:50,038 [crowd cheering] 684 00:30:52,121 --> 00:30:53,105 [NXT theme playing] 685 00:30:53,221 --> 00:30:55,121 [Vic] Massive main event, still to come. 686 00:30:55,438 --> 00:30:56,688 [NXT theme playing] 687 00:30:58,988 --> 00:31:02,238 [Vic] Well, there you see The Young OG Je'Von Evans. 688 00:31:02,421 --> 00:31:03,988 But this ring has filled up, 689 00:31:04,188 --> 00:31:05,788 with superstars from the hall. 690 00:31:05,938 --> 00:31:07,438 There, you see Timothy Thatcher. 691 00:31:07,638 --> 00:31:10,071 You see to the right Swipe Right Brad Baylor. 692 00:31:10,155 --> 00:31:12,271 Ricky Smokes, who I see in the background. 693 00:31:12,605 --> 00:31:15,021 That is Sean Legacy of all of course. 694 00:31:15,388 --> 00:31:17,121 Tomorrow on Tubi. 695 00:31:17,421 --> 00:31:19,071 -[Ethan's theme playing] -[crowd cheering] 696 00:31:32,471 --> 00:31:33,821 [Mike] Making his way to the ring, 697 00:31:33,988 --> 00:31:36,155 From Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 698 00:31:36,321 --> 00:31:38,455 weighing 225 pounds. 699 00:31:39,004 --> 00:31:41,788 All Ego, 700 00:31:41,988 --> 00:31:44,988 Ethan Page. 701 00:31:45,105 --> 00:31:46,504 [Vic] Over the top rope. 702 00:31:46,771 --> 00:31:50,504 Both feet must hit the floor, you are eliminated. 703 00:31:50,688 --> 00:31:55,438 The last man standing will be the number one contender to Oba Femi. 704 00:31:55,605 --> 00:32:00,321 The NXT Championship in Tampa at Battleground. 705 00:32:00,471 --> 00:32:01,871 [Booker] That's my pick right there. 706 00:32:02,504 --> 00:32:03,955 Ethan Page. 707 00:32:13,221 --> 00:32:15,571 [Vic] How many times is that gonna change? 708 00:32:15,605 --> 00:32:17,771 [Booker T] That's the guy. That's the guy. 709 00:32:19,288 --> 00:32:21,288 [crowd shouting indistinctly] 710 00:32:23,788 --> 00:32:24,754 [guitar strumming] 711 00:32:24,788 --> 00:32:26,788 [crowd cheering] 712 00:32:46,588 --> 00:32:50,254 [crowd] ♪ Oh, walk with Elias ♪ 713 00:32:50,288 --> 00:32:53,955 ♪ Oh, walk with Elias ♪ 714 00:32:53,988 --> 00:32:57,655 ♪ Oh, walk with Elias ♪ 715 00:32:57,688 --> 00:32:59,605 Hello, I am Elijah. 716 00:33:03,655 --> 00:33:05,655 ♪ I saw a friend in need ♪ 717 00:33:06,955 --> 00:33:09,138 ♪ I don't like Trick Willy ♪ 718 00:33:10,405 --> 00:33:13,688 ♪ So I decided to come to NXT 719 00:33:13,721 --> 00:33:15,838 [crowd cheering] 720 00:33:17,238 --> 00:33:19,304 ♪ TNA, we walk this way ♪ 721 00:33:20,388 --> 00:33:22,538 ♪ I got one more thing to say ♪ 722 00:33:23,688 --> 00:33:27,905 ♪ NXT, walk with me ♪ 723 00:33:27,938 --> 00:33:29,938 [crowd cheering] 724 00:33:33,088 --> 00:33:35,888 [crowd chanting] Welcome home! Welcome home! 725 00:33:35,921 --> 00:33:38,688 Welcome home! Welcome home! 726 00:33:42,671 --> 00:33:47,338 And I've got one question for everybody here tonight. 727 00:33:50,254 --> 00:33:53,421 Who wants to walk with Elijah? 728 00:33:53,455 --> 00:33:55,455 [crowd cheering] 729 00:33:57,188 --> 00:33:58,705 I'll walk with Elijah. 730 00:33:58,738 --> 00:33:59,605 [bell ringing] 731 00:33:59,638 --> 00:34:06,021 [Vic] Obviously, Ethan Page does not. But, yes. That is TNA wrestler Elijah. 732 00:34:06,054 --> 00:34:08,304 I don't know did we just win this at first elimination? 733 00:34:08,838 --> 00:34:09,705 Chris Island. 734 00:34:09,738 --> 00:34:11,955 And right now is [continues indistinctly] 735 00:34:11,988 --> 00:34:13,038 The semi-finalist. 736 00:34:13,071 --> 00:34:14,738 [Booker T] That was my guy. 737 00:34:14,771 --> 00:34:15,838 [Vic] Your guy was-- 738 00:34:15,871 --> 00:34:19,404 [Booker T] Didn't I just say he was my NXT guy. 739 00:34:19,438 --> 00:34:22,204 [Vic] Shiloh Hill. John Oliver's favorite superstar. 740 00:34:22,238 --> 00:34:23,704 We're on the outside and… 741 00:34:23,738 --> 00:34:24,938 Everything is breaking down. 742 00:34:24,971 --> 00:34:27,138 Over the top rope. Both feet must hit the floor 743 00:34:27,171 --> 00:34:29,588 The of course to Tampa to face Oba Femi 744 00:34:29,621 --> 00:34:31,154 for the NXT championship. 745 00:34:31,188 --> 00:34:33,554 [Corey] I did not expect to walk with Elijah tonight. 746 00:34:33,588 --> 00:34:35,355 I didn't bring my walking shoes. 747 00:34:35,388 --> 00:34:37,804 -[Booker T] What a move. -[Vic] TNA wrestler, Elijah, is here. 748 00:34:37,838 --> 00:34:39,355 I wonder if the rest of his relatives 749 00:34:39,388 --> 00:34:42,105 will drift into this match upon elimination. 750 00:34:42,138 --> 00:34:43,371 [continues indistinctly] 751 00:34:43,404 --> 00:34:44,438 I think… Wait a minute. 752 00:34:44,471 --> 00:34:48,121 Right here in front of us, Ashante "Thee" Adonis is on the outside. 753 00:34:48,154 --> 00:34:50,571 He did not go over the top rope 754 00:34:50,605 --> 00:34:51,771 [continues indistinctly] 755 00:34:51,804 --> 00:34:54,738 [Booker T] He was… That's called playing stiff, right there, Vic. 756 00:34:54,771 --> 00:34:55,921 That's what that is. 757 00:34:55,954 --> 00:34:58,221 He tried to win, okay? 758 00:34:58,255 --> 00:35:00,821 [Vic] Well, you might be wondering about LFG, Evolve. 759 00:35:00,871 --> 00:35:04,055 TNA, NXT, an open invitation from our general manager 760 00:35:04,088 --> 00:35:05,571 This is proof again right here. 761 00:35:05,605 --> 00:35:09,305 The landscape of NXT, Graves, unpredictable. 762 00:35:09,338 --> 00:35:10,338 [Corey] No doubt about it. 763 00:35:10,371 --> 00:35:14,838 One of these men is gonna earn the opportunity of a lifetime. 764 00:35:14,871 --> 00:35:17,805 The chance to challenge Oba Femi for the NXT championship 765 00:35:17,838 --> 00:35:19,205 at Battleground in Tampa. 766 00:35:19,238 --> 00:35:20,921 The winner heads to Tampa to face Oba Femi 767 00:35:20,955 --> 00:35:23,071 [Vic] With the exception of All Ego, 768 00:35:23,105 --> 00:35:26,188 there aren't many guys who've held the gold at that level. 769 00:35:26,221 --> 00:35:29,105 This could really change the trajectory of your entire career. 770 00:35:29,138 --> 00:35:31,138 Think about this, somebody like Timothy Thatcher. 771 00:35:31,171 --> 00:35:33,821 -A guy who… Elijah! -[Booker T] Oh. 772 00:35:33,855 --> 00:35:35,621 [Vic] With an elimination of Charlie Dempsey. 773 00:35:35,654 --> 00:35:39,755 A Dempsey, moments ago, asked for help from Myles Borne. 774 00:35:39,788 --> 00:35:41,171 Borne turned the other way. 775 00:35:41,205 --> 00:35:42,438 It's every man for themselves. 776 00:35:42,471 --> 00:35:45,154 [Corey] Because everyone knows the opportunity at hand. 777 00:35:45,188 --> 00:35:47,721 It is a life-changer. It's a career-changer. 778 00:35:47,755 --> 00:35:49,738 It could lead you to the next level. 779 00:35:49,771 --> 00:35:51,605 [Booker T speaking indistinctly] 780 00:35:51,638 --> 00:35:53,588 [Vic] You're no stranger to winning Battle Royal's 781 00:35:53,621 --> 00:35:54,471 throughout you career. 782 00:35:54,505 --> 00:35:57,571 What's the best strategy and don't tell me not to get eliminated. 783 00:35:57,605 --> 00:35:58,521 [Booker T] No, no. 784 00:35:58,555 --> 00:35:59,605 [Vic laughing] 785 00:35:59,638 --> 00:36:01,255 Whoa, whoa, whoa. Oh! 786 00:36:01,288 --> 00:36:03,171 [Booker T speaking indistinctly] 787 00:36:03,205 --> 00:36:04,288 [Vic] Brad Baylor's out. 788 00:36:04,321 --> 00:36:05,571 [Booker T] He's gonna be smart, 789 00:36:05,605 --> 00:36:07,771 and try to make sure he's watching his surroundings. 790 00:36:07,805 --> 00:36:11,538 He's not gonna fight with [continues indistinctly] 791 00:36:11,571 --> 00:36:12,705 He's gonna go stealth. 792 00:36:12,755 --> 00:36:15,421 -[Vic] There's Ashante. -[Booker T] Oh, baby. 793 00:36:15,455 --> 00:36:16,755 [Vic] Trick, Trick, Trick. 794 00:36:16,788 --> 00:36:20,805 Trick teetering. Able to hold on. As Ashante back into this match-up. 795 00:36:20,838 --> 00:36:23,821 -And… Oh! -[Corey] Just dropped Ricky Smokes. 796 00:36:23,855 --> 00:36:26,321 Dropped another. Bodies continuing to fall. 797 00:36:26,355 --> 00:36:27,638 That was Timothy Thatcher. 798 00:36:28,255 --> 00:36:29,654 [Booker T] Smokes got smoked. 799 00:36:29,688 --> 00:36:31,005 [Vic] There's Hill from LFG. 800 00:36:31,038 --> 00:36:32,771 He caught one as well. 801 00:36:33,621 --> 00:36:34,738 Ashante 802 00:36:34,771 --> 00:36:37,988 He might be a little extra fired up after what happened last week. 803 00:36:38,021 --> 00:36:39,505 [all exclaiming] 804 00:36:39,538 --> 00:36:40,738 [Corey] That was epic. 805 00:36:40,771 --> 00:36:43,688 [Vic] Well, he's heartbroken yet again. 806 00:36:43,738 --> 00:36:46,105 Which one of these men is headed to Tampa? 807 00:36:46,138 --> 00:36:47,838 Who's headed to Battleground? 808 00:36:48,638 --> 00:36:49,888 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 809 00:36:53,421 --> 00:36:55,721 Look at Rick stomping away in the corner. 810 00:36:56,555 --> 00:36:58,838 The herd is beginning to thin. 811 00:36:58,871 --> 00:37:00,904 But there is still a lot of humanity in the ring. 812 00:37:00,938 --> 00:37:02,838 Let's go back to some of these eliminations. 813 00:37:03,904 --> 00:37:06,838 MSK, a little blast from the past. 814 00:37:06,871 --> 00:37:10,205 [indistinct] working together successfully. 815 00:37:10,805 --> 00:37:14,555 There you see Briggs deliver an epic [continues indistinctly]. 816 00:37:14,588 --> 00:37:17,671 And you can say that I was trying to ruffle some feathers 817 00:37:17,705 --> 00:37:19,404 by sowing something together 818 00:37:19,438 --> 00:37:24,321 but Briggs was shocked in this eyes that that boot was for him. 819 00:37:25,188 --> 00:37:26,654 Everybody's in this for themselves. 820 00:37:26,688 --> 00:37:28,755 Can we all get on the same page with that. 821 00:37:28,788 --> 00:37:31,038 -[Booker T] Yes. -[Vic] All 25 of these that are here. 822 00:37:31,071 --> 00:37:32,438 [Booker T] I'd agree with that. 823 00:37:32,471 --> 00:37:34,321 [Vic] Thatcher there just got rocked by Page. 824 00:37:34,355 --> 00:37:35,838 Page with another big kick. 825 00:37:35,871 --> 00:37:39,471 -Ethan Page looking for the elimination. -[Booker T] That's my guy. 826 00:37:39,505 --> 00:37:42,671 -That's my guy, right there. -[Vic] And out goes Timothy Thatcher. 827 00:37:43,671 --> 00:37:49,288 [Booker T] You see how sleek Ethan Page pulled that [indistinct]. 828 00:37:49,321 --> 00:37:51,288 You see that? Come on. 829 00:37:51,321 --> 00:37:53,871 [Vic] I would point out that you say, Lexis King is your guy. 830 00:37:53,904 --> 00:37:55,771 But King was one of the first ones eliminated 831 00:37:55,805 --> 00:37:56,938 Ethan Page is still here. 832 00:37:56,971 --> 00:37:58,921 [Vic and Booker T speaking indistinctly] 833 00:37:58,955 --> 00:38:00,105 You didn't pick Ethan Page. 834 00:38:00,138 --> 00:38:02,338 [Corey] You see Je'Von Evans going to work in the corner. 835 00:38:02,371 --> 00:38:04,688 Think about what this opportunity means for the young OG. 836 00:38:04,721 --> 00:38:08,571 A guy who very nearly became NXT champion several weeks back. 837 00:38:08,605 --> 00:38:11,321 Well, think about the opportunities for some of the LFG stand-outs, 838 00:38:11,355 --> 00:38:14,338 because of the semi-finalists, Shiloh Hill, is swinging away. 839 00:38:14,371 --> 00:38:15,988 One of the guys you've gotten to know, Book. 840 00:38:16,021 --> 00:38:18,021 [Booker T speaking indistinctly] 841 00:38:19,038 --> 00:38:20,988 He's knocked out. He's gonna keep doing it. 842 00:38:21,021 --> 00:38:22,138 [Vic] You got elimination. 843 00:38:22,171 --> 00:38:25,671 But Niko just sacrificed himself for Shawn Spears. 844 00:38:26,638 --> 00:38:29,205 [Corey] Perhaps it's all part of Spears' master plan, 845 00:38:29,238 --> 00:38:32,421 Maybe the time is right for Spears to step back into the spotlight. 846 00:38:35,005 --> 00:38:37,221 You saw a conversation with Brooks Jensen. 847 00:38:37,255 --> 00:38:39,404 Walking over on the far side though, 848 00:38:39,438 --> 00:38:42,005 Shiloh Hill, I think, just went over the top rope. 849 00:38:42,338 --> 00:38:43,588 [Booker T] No. He's still in it. 850 00:38:43,621 --> 00:38:45,505 [Vic] He was able to hang on Trick Williams there. 851 00:38:46,105 --> 00:38:48,555 Elijah teeing off in the corner. 852 00:38:48,588 --> 00:38:50,705 Sean Legacy from Evolve. 853 00:38:50,738 --> 00:38:52,605 Elijah, of course, from TNA. 854 00:38:52,638 --> 00:38:53,855 Also Zachary Wentz. 855 00:38:53,888 --> 00:38:56,705 We've seen Wentz and Wes Lee work together 856 00:38:56,738 --> 00:38:57,738 for a brief moment. 857 00:38:57,771 --> 00:38:59,654 Hill. Oh! Kick. 858 00:38:59,688 --> 00:39:04,888 And the semi-finalist from LFG has been eliminated. 859 00:39:04,921 --> 00:39:05,971 by Trick Williams. 860 00:39:06,005 --> 00:39:09,221 [Booker T] I don't know about you guys, but I don't like this damn mess. 861 00:39:09,255 --> 00:39:10,705 I don't like it. 862 00:39:10,738 --> 00:39:12,488 [Vic] Why? He's got green hair? 863 00:39:13,271 --> 00:39:14,438 [Booker T] That might be it. 864 00:39:14,904 --> 00:39:16,388 He's in there trying to prove a point. 865 00:39:16,421 --> 00:39:18,038 Or you don't like him because he's right now 866 00:39:18,071 --> 00:39:19,988 taking care of Ethan Page. 867 00:39:20,021 --> 00:39:23,421 [Booker T] He is trying to steal some spotlight here from Wes Lee. 868 00:39:23,471 --> 00:39:25,471 [Vic] It was an open invitation. 869 00:39:26,071 --> 00:39:27,255 And what do you mean before? 870 00:39:27,288 --> 00:39:30,355 Wes Lee's the one who stabbed Zachary Wentz in the back. 871 00:39:30,388 --> 00:39:31,888 [all exclaiming] 872 00:39:31,921 --> 00:39:33,654 [Vic] It's over the top rope. Hanging on. 873 00:39:33,688 --> 00:39:35,438 [Corey] The reality of the situation is 874 00:39:35,471 --> 00:39:39,055 it may be Zachary Wentz challenging Oba Femi at Battleground. 875 00:39:39,088 --> 00:39:41,288 [Booker T] You know what? I'd love to see that. 876 00:39:41,321 --> 00:39:44,371 I'd love that. I'd love that all day long. 877 00:39:44,404 --> 00:39:46,688 [Vic] You just switched your pick over to Zachary Wentz. 878 00:39:46,721 --> 00:39:49,871 -[Booker T] I'm picking Wentz. -[Vic] You're picking Wentz. I knew that. 879 00:39:49,904 --> 00:39:53,838 I could've bet a million dollars that you were gonna flip-flopping your pick, 880 00:39:53,871 --> 00:39:56,088 'cause now you're taking Zachary Wentz 881 00:39:56,121 --> 00:39:58,888 [Booker T] Love to see Wentz and Oba Femi. 882 00:39:58,921 --> 00:40:01,671 -[Vic] So who's the pick? -[Booker T] I still got my same pick. 883 00:40:01,705 --> 00:40:04,288 [Corey] Even this deep into the Battle Royal, 884 00:40:04,321 --> 00:40:07,355 the urgency being felt by all of these superstars. 885 00:40:07,388 --> 00:40:09,838 Understanding what is at stake, not only in this matchup, 886 00:40:09,871 --> 00:40:12,538 but going forward, what it could mean for your career. 887 00:40:12,571 --> 00:40:15,188 Your entire trajectory can change in this match. 888 00:40:15,221 --> 00:40:18,421 [Corey] And Amara Briggs working together as a well-oiled team, 889 00:40:18,455 --> 00:40:20,771 trying to get Trick Williams out of this matchup. 890 00:40:20,805 --> 00:40:22,555 [Vic] Trick's hanging on like a barnacle. 891 00:40:22,588 --> 00:40:25,255 -Elijah was up there on the top, -[Booker T] Oh, baby. 892 00:40:25,288 --> 00:40:27,521 he was able to get both his feet back into the ring. 893 00:40:27,555 --> 00:40:30,021 But Trick Williams now, so close. 894 00:40:30,055 --> 00:40:32,121 -And let's talk about Ridge Hollow. -So close. 895 00:40:32,688 --> 00:40:37,621 One foot, both feet though have to hit, it's the only way you are eliminated. 896 00:40:37,654 --> 00:40:39,988 Now, we'll take a second to talk about Ridge Holland, 897 00:40:40,021 --> 00:40:43,154 the human bulldozer engaged with Elijah right now. 898 00:40:43,188 --> 00:40:45,938 Right in front of us, face first goes Wesley. 899 00:40:46,888 --> 00:40:49,171 [Vic] NXT's in this matchup. 900 00:40:49,205 --> 00:40:51,738 You got two TNA wrestlers in this match. 901 00:40:51,771 --> 00:40:55,154 You got, looking around, I think Sean Legacy actually is 902 00:40:55,188 --> 00:40:57,688 the only man left from the fall. 903 00:40:57,721 --> 00:40:59,921 We saw Thatcher get dumped a few minutes ago. 904 00:41:01,888 --> 00:41:04,538 -Precarious position right now. -Whoa! 905 00:41:04,571 --> 00:41:05,971 [Corey] What? 906 00:41:07,171 --> 00:41:09,088 Jensen eliminated himself. 907 00:41:09,121 --> 00:41:11,188 [Vic] I don't necessarily know if Jensen… 908 00:41:11,221 --> 00:41:14,438 Jensen got a little overzealous in that moment. 909 00:41:14,471 --> 00:41:18,205 -[Corey, indistinct] …the Royal Rumble. -[Vic] Oh, you can say that again. 910 00:41:19,255 --> 00:41:21,355 -[Booker T] The hell. -[Vic] Two more men are gone 911 00:41:21,388 --> 00:41:23,404 as the bodies dwindling around. 912 00:41:23,438 --> 00:41:25,538 Tavion Heights now just unloading on Ridge Holland. 913 00:41:25,571 --> 00:41:29,005 I think Tavion's got a very, very high ceiling, a very bright future. 914 00:41:29,038 --> 00:41:32,171 The dude's got athleticism, he's been blessed by the gods. 915 00:41:32,205 --> 00:41:33,588 Whoa! 916 00:41:33,621 --> 00:41:35,904 [Corey] Wesley now continuing this rivalry. 917 00:41:37,338 --> 00:41:40,971 That has been boiling in Heights over the top. 918 00:41:41,005 --> 00:41:43,321 [Booker T] He's holding on over there. He can still make it. 919 00:41:43,355 --> 00:41:44,588 [Vic] There comes Holland. 920 00:41:44,621 --> 00:41:48,355 And Ridge saw the opportunity for yet another elimination, 921 00:41:48,388 --> 00:41:49,705 but in the morning, Josh Briggs. 922 00:41:49,738 --> 00:41:54,321 We're gonna talk about those two that have really taken the team aspect 923 00:41:54,355 --> 00:41:55,488 in this matchup. 924 00:41:56,071 --> 00:41:58,805 And again, working together. 925 00:41:58,838 --> 00:42:01,088 [Booker T] Definitely one of the keys to victory right there, 926 00:42:01,121 --> 00:42:03,688 trying to work together as a team, and right there, 927 00:42:03,721 --> 00:42:06,238 going back to the tag team roots here. 928 00:42:06,271 --> 00:42:09,238 [Vic] So far so good, but there can only be one. 929 00:42:09,271 --> 00:42:12,971 And Rich held on for a moment, but just dragged over Briggs. 930 00:42:13,005 --> 00:42:15,188 Briggs has gone over the top rope. 931 00:42:15,221 --> 00:42:17,404 [Corey] And Imamura going sumo style. 932 00:42:17,438 --> 00:42:19,871 Briggs has scored. Oh! 933 00:42:20,621 --> 00:42:24,438 And I don't know if he hit Briggs on purpose or if Ridge was able 934 00:42:24,471 --> 00:42:26,121 to pull Briggs into the contact. 935 00:42:26,154 --> 00:42:28,838 It looked to me like Ridge pulled Briggs in front of you. 936 00:42:28,871 --> 00:42:31,904 [Booker T] It doesn't matter, it's a battle royal. 937 00:42:31,938 --> 00:42:35,721 [Vic] Right, and then Amore just got dropped for looking at his partner, 938 00:42:35,755 --> 00:42:37,404 his friend, whatever you wanna call it, 939 00:42:37,438 --> 00:42:39,988 -but now take the ring into the field. -[Booker T] Snap out of it. 940 00:42:40,021 --> 00:42:43,154 Take a look at the bodies that are down, one of these men will win this match. 941 00:42:43,188 --> 00:42:45,788 One of these men will be the last one standing 942 00:42:45,821 --> 00:42:50,904 to challenge Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at Battleground 943 00:42:50,938 --> 00:42:53,271 in Tampa Memorial Day weekend. 944 00:42:53,305 --> 00:42:56,088 As this crowd begins to dwindle inside of the ring, 945 00:42:56,121 --> 00:42:58,538 you gotta start liking the odds of Elijah. 946 00:42:58,571 --> 00:43:00,988 Experience wise, Elijah's near the top of the game 947 00:43:01,021 --> 00:43:02,838 as far as these guys in the ring are concerned. 948 00:43:03,638 --> 00:43:07,171 That's gonna serve it very well. Lights out OG. 949 00:43:07,205 --> 00:43:10,005 [Booker T] Wow, crack the young OG right there. 950 00:43:10,038 --> 00:43:11,805 [Vic] Take a look at this showdown. 951 00:43:11,838 --> 00:43:15,521 One more time, that Sean Legacy and somehow Je'Von Evans, 952 00:43:15,555 --> 00:43:18,621 I think he's just standing floating around right now after that last knee. 953 00:43:18,654 --> 00:43:20,455 [Corey] I think Je'Von's laying on fumes. 954 00:43:21,654 --> 00:43:23,571 [Vic] Uh-oh, uh-oh, hanging on though, 955 00:43:23,605 --> 00:43:25,505 I know we gotta stand out in center of the ring. 956 00:43:25,538 --> 00:43:30,421 I know Shawn Spears right now just grabbed on to one Rascal and Lee, 957 00:43:30,455 --> 00:43:34,021 but everybody holding court on the outside. 958 00:43:34,055 --> 00:43:38,004 Four men went over the top rope, all four men, no, here goes Wentz. 959 00:43:39,055 --> 00:43:43,321 Wentz is out, Lee is back in, another elimination has happened. 960 00:43:43,355 --> 00:43:48,221 Which one of these men will win this number one contender's battle royal? 961 00:43:48,254 --> 00:43:49,605 Bye, Von. 962 00:43:52,871 --> 00:43:55,538 Heavy lumber will be dealt. 963 00:43:56,671 --> 00:43:59,888 These two slugging it out, but remember, you gotta get 964 00:43:59,921 --> 00:44:03,788 your opposition over the top rope. Both feet must hit the floor. 965 00:44:04,404 --> 00:44:07,271 [both grunting] 966 00:44:08,555 --> 00:44:10,188 Look at the bodies. 967 00:44:11,871 --> 00:44:18,471 [Corey] Nine men are left in what was originally 25 different athletes from LFG. 968 00:44:18,504 --> 00:44:20,121 And look at these two heavy hitters going. 969 00:44:20,154 --> 00:44:22,538 [Vic] From TNA and from NXT. 970 00:44:22,571 --> 00:44:25,538 [crowd chanting indistinctly] 971 00:44:27,188 --> 00:44:30,855 There's the heavy artillery, but it's okay with the rights 972 00:44:30,888 --> 00:44:33,571 and the lefts, but you gotta get the opposition over the top rope. 973 00:44:33,605 --> 00:44:35,088 Gotta start somewhere, Vic. 974 00:44:36,938 --> 00:44:41,488 Got an extremely physical stalemate right now in the center of the ring 975 00:44:41,521 --> 00:44:44,088 between two tough sons of guns. 976 00:44:44,121 --> 00:44:48,188 And Amore didn't even budge. Held up by the ropes, Ridge Holland. 977 00:44:48,221 --> 00:44:50,521 -[Booker T] Whoa, baby. -Safe can be said. 978 00:44:51,971 --> 00:44:55,821 But Trick Williams, you gotta be kidding me. 979 00:44:55,855 --> 00:44:57,838 -I think Trick-- -[Booker T] Oh, baby. 980 00:44:57,871 --> 00:45:00,088 [Vic] I think, correct me if I'm wrong, 981 00:45:00,121 --> 00:45:02,955 Trick has the last three eliminations. 982 00:45:02,988 --> 00:45:05,671 [Corey] Because Trick understands the assignment that 983 00:45:05,705 --> 00:45:08,471 Trick has wanted nothing more than another shot. 984 00:45:08,504 --> 00:45:09,471 Oh, dear. 985 00:45:09,504 --> 00:45:11,171 ["I Believe in Joe Hendry" playing] 986 00:45:11,338 --> 00:45:14,004 ♪ I believe in Joe Hendry ♪ 987 00:45:15,754 --> 00:45:21,004 [Vic] But Trick eliminated this man earlier tonight from his six man matchup. 988 00:45:21,038 --> 00:45:25,321 Trick eliminated this man at TNA last week. 989 00:45:25,355 --> 00:45:27,021 Joe Hendry is here again. 990 00:45:27,055 --> 00:45:32,671 The elimination and the door was open for fellow TNA wrestler, Elijah, 991 00:45:32,705 --> 00:45:33,805 to eliminate. 992 00:45:34,438 --> 00:45:36,971 -Trick Williams. -[Booker T] Come on, guys. 993 00:45:37,004 --> 00:45:39,571 [Booker T] You can't co-sign on that. 994 00:45:39,605 --> 00:45:42,455 [Vic] We're gonna need way more security than this. 995 00:45:42,488 --> 00:45:49,371 Wait a minute, Spears, Elijah is set walking to the back. 996 00:45:53,471 --> 00:45:55,471 Sean Legacy from above. 997 00:45:55,504 --> 00:45:57,855 Big drop kick, and what about kicking open the door? 998 00:45:57,888 --> 00:46:01,038 What about what you talked about, that sense of urgency tonight? 999 00:46:01,071 --> 00:46:05,471 Sean Legacy again understands what's at stake, as does Je'Von Evans. 1000 00:46:05,504 --> 00:46:09,238 You want your name on the lips of the WWE Universe. 1001 00:46:09,271 --> 00:46:10,221 Booker. 1002 00:46:10,254 --> 00:46:12,404 Oh! Five men are left, 1003 00:46:12,438 --> 00:46:16,788 and Legacy looking to start building his right here, right now. 1004 00:46:16,821 --> 00:46:19,355 Just got caught. How the hell did he do that? 1005 00:46:19,388 --> 00:46:21,371 [Booker T] You're about to see a highlight right here. 1006 00:46:21,404 --> 00:46:23,888 You're about to see a highlight between these two. 1007 00:46:23,921 --> 00:46:29,355 -[Vic] Evans, whoa! -[Booker T] Oh, baby… Jackpot! 1008 00:46:29,388 --> 00:46:31,654 So close. 1009 00:46:32,971 --> 00:46:34,438 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT! 1010 00:46:34,471 --> 00:46:36,371 [Vic] I can't get over how close that was. 1011 00:46:36,404 --> 00:46:41,404 Official had a great spot, springboards, super kick, caught him under the jaw. 1012 00:46:41,921 --> 00:46:44,421 Sean Legacy opening some eyes. 1013 00:46:44,455 --> 00:46:47,371 [Booker T] I like this kid. Oh, my God. 1014 00:46:48,238 --> 00:46:52,754 [Vic] Big kick to the face, but again, he's gotta get Evans over the top rope. 1015 00:46:52,788 --> 00:46:57,488 Wait a minute, Ethan Page, sidesteps, Page up over. 1016 00:46:58,404 --> 00:47:04,571 All-Ego holding on… Oh, man! What a cutter with a capital C. 1017 00:47:04,605 --> 00:47:08,421 That boy bouncy, Legacy eliminated with 1018 00:47:08,455 --> 00:47:12,538 a little help, and then there was four. 1019 00:47:13,955 --> 00:47:19,355 Ethan Page, Miles Bourne, 1020 00:47:19,388 --> 00:47:21,754 the Young OG himself, 1021 00:47:21,788 --> 00:47:27,105 and the leader of The Culling, Shawn Spears. 1022 00:47:27,138 --> 00:47:31,238 [crowd chanting] This is awesome! This is awesome! 1023 00:47:31,271 --> 00:47:33,821 [Vic] And one of these men is gonna head to Battleground, 1024 00:47:33,855 --> 00:47:38,154 our next premium live event Memorial Day weekend in Tampa, Sunday, May 25th. 1025 00:47:38,188 --> 00:47:41,471 The winner is gonna face Oba Femi for the NXT Championship. 1026 00:47:42,421 --> 00:47:46,438 Evans escapes out the back door out of the grip of Shawn Spears. 1027 00:47:46,471 --> 00:47:51,654 Evans up and right in to a big power slam from Miles Boyd. 1028 00:47:51,688 --> 00:47:53,404 [Booker T] Take advantage of it. 1029 00:47:54,455 --> 00:47:56,254 [Vic] Add 'em up. That's two. 1030 00:47:56,838 --> 00:48:00,071 Spears may not… Oh! And there comes Page. 1031 00:48:00,105 --> 00:48:02,921 [Booker T] Got cracked right there from the blind side. 1032 00:48:02,955 --> 00:48:04,888 [Vic] Ethan Page, the former NXT Champion, 1033 00:48:05,071 --> 00:48:07,555 just got caught! Overhead belly-to-belly. 1034 00:48:08,838 --> 00:48:10,571 [crowd cheering] 1035 00:48:10,605 --> 00:48:12,871 [Joseph] Who's gonna be the last one standing? Not Borne. 1036 00:48:12,904 --> 00:48:15,305 Trying to get Page out on the one side. 1037 00:48:15,338 --> 00:48:18,538 On the near side, closest to us, swinging away, 1038 00:48:19,471 --> 00:48:20,904 is OG and Spears. 1039 00:48:24,355 --> 00:48:26,055 But Page did not… 1040 00:48:26,088 --> 00:48:27,438 His feet did not hit. 1041 00:48:27,471 --> 00:48:29,605 He is still in this matchup. 1042 00:48:29,638 --> 00:48:31,705 -OG though… -[crowd chanting indistinctly] 1043 00:48:32,404 --> 00:48:33,871 [Corey] Hit from Evans… 1044 00:48:33,904 --> 00:48:36,504 and Shawn Spears… And look at Myles Borne! 1045 00:48:36,538 --> 00:48:39,938 [Joseph] How in the hell did Borne get all the way up top? 1046 00:48:39,971 --> 00:48:42,188 Borne just got dropped with a superkick. 1047 00:48:42,221 --> 00:48:45,404 But Evans and Page, both have gone over the top rope. 1048 00:48:47,771 --> 00:48:50,521 [Corey] Shawn Spears, surveying the situation. 1049 00:48:52,738 --> 00:48:54,738 Spears joining Evans on the outside. 1050 00:48:54,771 --> 00:48:56,904 Not a lot of real estate on the ring apron. 1051 00:48:56,938 --> 00:48:59,671 [Joseph] Certainly is not. One slip could be the elimination… 1052 00:48:59,705 --> 00:49:01,071 [Booker T] Oh, baby! 1053 00:49:02,638 --> 00:49:04,105 -[crowd cheering] -[Joseph] Ethan… 1054 00:49:04,138 --> 00:49:06,605 [Corey] Ethan Page… 1055 00:49:06,654 --> 00:49:08,921 [Joseph] …holding himself up, first one, Evans… 1056 00:49:08,971 --> 00:49:11,488 -[Corey] Ethan Page would last… -[Joseph] …off that turnbuckle. 1057 00:49:11,538 --> 00:49:15,221 [Corey] …to spoil the opportunity for Je'Von Evans after all their history. 1058 00:49:15,254 --> 00:49:16,654 [Joseph] Page was yelling for Spears 1059 00:49:16,688 --> 00:49:19,305 because Evans has not got his two feet back into the ring, 1060 00:49:19,338 --> 00:49:21,171 he has not yet back into this matchup. 1061 00:49:21,205 --> 00:49:26,488 He is still on the outside, now looking to fly in, taking out the opposition. 1062 00:49:27,088 --> 00:49:29,088 We still got four left, 1063 00:49:29,121 --> 00:49:32,438 but only one will stand tall in the end. 1064 00:49:32,471 --> 00:49:35,288 [crowd chanting "NXT"] 1065 00:49:37,121 --> 00:49:38,421 [Joseph] Borne got caught. 1066 00:49:38,871 --> 00:49:40,205 Borne got dropped. 1067 00:49:41,721 --> 00:49:44,271 Big kick. Superkick to Spears. 1068 00:49:45,471 --> 00:49:46,588 Evans is feeling it. 1069 00:49:47,671 --> 00:49:50,654 Getting bouncy again. Oh, double cutter. 1070 00:49:50,688 --> 00:49:51,621 Didn't work. 1071 00:49:54,055 --> 00:49:55,588 [Corey] My God! 1072 00:49:55,621 --> 00:49:57,288 [Joseph] Overcoming the odds 1073 00:49:58,855 --> 00:50:02,105 and tossing Evans out. 1074 00:50:02,138 --> 00:50:04,404 [Booker T] Je'Von was so close to it. 1075 00:50:06,521 --> 00:50:09,021 -Cashing in just-- -[Joseph] Oh, Spears! 1076 00:50:09,355 --> 00:50:10,538 Oh, baby! 1077 00:50:10,588 --> 00:50:12,021 [Corey] Page saw it coming, though. 1078 00:50:12,055 --> 00:50:14,254 [Joseph] It takes a snake to know a snake. 1079 00:50:14,288 --> 00:50:15,605 Borne… Oh! 1080 00:50:15,638 --> 00:50:18,605 Knocked into Spears, spins over. Borne did it! 1081 00:50:18,638 --> 00:50:19,654 -[bell dinging] -Holy crap! 1082 00:50:19,688 --> 00:50:21,371 A stunner on a Tuesday! 1083 00:50:21,921 --> 00:50:22,971 Oh, my God! 1084 00:50:24,605 --> 00:50:26,105 [Rome] Here is your winner, 1085 00:50:26,138 --> 00:50:28,788 and the new No. 1 Contender 1086 00:50:28,988 --> 00:50:31,438 to the NXT Championship… 1087 00:50:31,471 --> 00:50:34,921 -[Joseph] No way! -[Rome] …Myles Borne! 1088 00:50:36,088 --> 00:50:39,471 [Corey] Talk about a long shot, a dark horse, 1089 00:50:40,021 --> 00:50:41,988 however you want to call it. 1090 00:50:42,021 --> 00:50:44,471 I don't think anybody picked Myles Borne 1091 00:50:44,504 --> 00:50:47,471 to win this thing in a star-studded field. 1092 00:50:47,504 --> 00:50:51,154 Here's where it all went south for The Young OG. 1093 00:50:51,188 --> 00:50:54,321 All ego and Shawn Spears working together. 1094 00:50:55,105 --> 00:50:59,671 And Myles Borne with a dropkick of destiny. 1095 00:50:59,705 --> 00:51:01,488 -[bell dinging] -[crowd cheering] 1096 00:51:02,721 --> 00:51:04,988 [Joseph] You can say that again, Graves. 1097 00:51:05,088 --> 00:51:06,621 'Cause that is the man 1098 00:51:07,271 --> 00:51:10,555 who is the last one standing at Battleground. 1099 00:51:10,588 --> 00:51:14,971 The landscape is changing. There's a new dawg in town! Let's go! 1100 00:51:15,004 --> 00:51:19,038 [Joseph] …when he faces Oba Femi for the NXT Championship in Tampa. 1101 00:51:19,921 --> 00:51:23,288 A party for the Catch Crew, extra squats. 1102 00:51:25,138 --> 00:51:29,105 Jordynne Grace, tonight you go one-on-one against Giulia for the first time, 1103 00:51:29,138 --> 00:51:32,921 but only one of you can challenge for the NXT Women's title at Battleground. 1104 00:51:34,254 --> 00:51:36,654 Last week, Giulia and I fought out of the arena. 1105 00:51:37,371 --> 00:51:39,371 But tonight, it has to stay in the ring. 1106 00:51:40,021 --> 00:51:42,938 I'm gonna beat Giulia and earn my long overdue 1107 00:51:43,021 --> 00:51:44,538 one-on-one title match up Battleground 1108 00:51:44,571 --> 00:51:47,421 because I have the power advantage over not just Giulia, 1109 00:51:47,455 --> 00:51:49,388 but over the entire NXT women's division-- 1110 00:51:49,438 --> 00:51:50,671 Wow, Jordynne. 1111 00:51:51,238 --> 00:51:54,071 What a great attempt at being interesting. 1112 00:51:54,538 --> 00:51:58,105 You might be one of the strongest here, but you're not one of the biggest. 1113 00:51:58,138 --> 00:52:00,955 And regardless of what happens tonight or at Battleground, 1114 00:52:00,988 --> 00:52:04,055 -I plan on-- -[Legend exclaiming loudly] 1115 00:52:04,088 --> 00:52:06,488 The birthday girl has finally arrived. 1116 00:52:06,521 --> 00:52:09,538 Now, I know y'all aren't talking strong, powerful women 1117 00:52:09,571 --> 00:52:12,521 without mentioning The Boujee Bully at the top of that list. 1118 00:52:14,455 --> 00:52:16,254 Look, I see where this is going. 1119 00:52:16,288 --> 00:52:18,338 After I become No. 1 Contender tonight 1120 00:52:19,321 --> 00:52:21,305 and then win the title of Battleground, 1121 00:52:21,988 --> 00:52:24,688 I'll see both of you on the other side. 1122 00:52:27,488 --> 00:52:29,138 ["Let 'Em Know" playing] 1123 00:52:29,171 --> 00:52:32,288 [Corey] Things continuing to heat up in the women's division 1124 00:52:32,321 --> 00:52:35,488 [crowd chanting "Miss Parker"] 1125 00:52:35,521 --> 00:52:36,771 [bell dings] 1126 00:52:36,805 --> 00:52:40,671 [Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 1127 00:52:41,171 --> 00:52:44,188 Introducing first from Port St. Lucie, Florida, 1128 00:52:44,771 --> 00:52:48,138 Jaida Parker. 1129 00:52:48,171 --> 00:52:51,121 [Joseph] Oh, these two had an issue earlier tonight. 1130 00:52:51,154 --> 00:52:52,671 This one was made official. 1131 00:52:52,705 --> 00:52:54,404 Also, earlier tonight, 1132 00:52:54,438 --> 00:52:58,621 Parker goes one-on-one with Petrovic, next on NXT. 1133 00:53:08,988 --> 00:53:13,504 Well, this goes back to almost what the theme of the evening has been, Graves, 1134 00:53:13,538 --> 00:53:15,705 taking every opportunity, 1135 00:53:15,738 --> 00:53:19,138 making the most out of it and seizing your moment. 1136 00:53:19,171 --> 00:53:20,921 [Corey] It's more than a theme of the evening. 1137 00:53:20,955 --> 00:53:24,171 It's become the climate here in NXT, it's the status quo. 1138 00:53:24,205 --> 00:53:26,904 It's the modus operandi for all of these Superstars. 1139 00:53:26,938 --> 00:53:28,988 Understanding that you have to max out 1140 00:53:29,021 --> 00:53:31,838 on every opportunity 'cause you may only get one. 1141 00:53:31,871 --> 00:53:32,921 [Joseph] That's true. 1142 00:53:32,971 --> 00:53:37,305 Booker, for Karmen Petrovic, has she been sidetracked? 1143 00:53:37,338 --> 00:53:39,955 I guess the term I use by some outside noise. 1144 00:53:39,988 --> 00:53:42,621 [Booker T] Of course. I mean, we've all seen… 1145 00:53:42,654 --> 00:53:45,421 Ashante Adonis put the bug on… 1146 00:53:45,921 --> 00:53:49,238 Now maybe she can focus just a little bit, because, you know what? 1147 00:53:49,271 --> 00:53:51,838 Karmen Petrovic, she has a whole lot of talent, man. 1148 00:53:51,871 --> 00:53:53,338 A whole lot of talent. 1149 00:53:53,371 --> 00:53:55,321 [Joseph] Going off what Booker just said, Graves, 1150 00:53:55,355 --> 00:53:58,904 it is safe to say that Petrovic is done being held back. 1151 00:53:58,938 --> 00:54:00,504 Into the cover and a kickout. 1152 00:54:01,171 --> 00:54:04,071 [Corey] Karmen can blame her misfortune on Ashante Adonis 1153 00:54:04,105 --> 00:54:07,438 but tonight, in this particular matchup, she's out of excuses. 1154 00:54:07,471 --> 00:54:10,288 You either deliver or you don't, and Miss Parker is out here to fight, 1155 00:54:10,321 --> 00:54:11,888 like every time we've seen her. 1156 00:54:11,921 --> 00:54:14,338 You got to get your focus right. You got to get your mind right. 1157 00:54:14,371 --> 00:54:16,555 And right now, Karmen looks like she's got it. 1158 00:54:16,588 --> 00:54:18,605 [Joseph] Karmen, right now trying to get into a cover. 1159 00:54:18,638 --> 00:54:21,421 And Parker, wisely able to roll over to the outside. 1160 00:54:21,455 --> 00:54:23,288 It was Petrovic, who earlier tonight 1161 00:54:23,321 --> 00:54:27,438 noted she is not going to be weighed down by distractions. 1162 00:54:27,471 --> 00:54:31,688 And that is a new little layer of the game for Petrovic, 1163 00:54:31,721 --> 00:54:34,088 to leave her feet, to go through the air 1164 00:54:34,138 --> 00:54:36,705 to take full advantage in this matchup. 1165 00:54:36,738 --> 00:54:39,088 [Corey] Got to show 'em something different once in a while. 1166 00:54:39,121 --> 00:54:41,488 Superstars do their homework. God dang! 1167 00:54:41,521 --> 00:54:43,404 [commentators exclaim] 1168 00:54:43,438 --> 00:54:45,921 -[Corey] My word! -[Booker T] I love that! 1169 00:54:45,955 --> 00:54:49,221 [Joseph] I mean, after seeing that, Booker, I mean… 1170 00:54:50,021 --> 00:54:51,538 Is Parker right about Petrovic? 1171 00:54:51,571 --> 00:54:54,555 Into the cover, hook of the leg and another near fall. 1172 00:54:54,588 --> 00:54:57,555 Is she right by Petrovic being too soft? 1173 00:54:58,205 --> 00:55:00,021 [Booker T] No. Let me tell you something. 1174 00:55:00,055 --> 00:55:05,271 Jaida Parker is about walking it like she's talk it in the locker room. 1175 00:55:05,305 --> 00:55:08,838 You can say what you want, but in the middle of this squared circle, 1176 00:55:08,871 --> 00:55:10,371 you've got to prove it, man. 1177 00:55:10,754 --> 00:55:13,121 [Joseph] You know, after saying that… Oh, here we go. 1178 00:55:13,154 --> 00:55:14,438 We've seen this in the past. 1179 00:55:14,471 --> 00:55:16,654 [Booker T] Oh, baby! 1180 00:55:17,571 --> 00:55:18,955 Are we going to see it? 1181 00:55:19,305 --> 00:55:20,705 Oh, yes! 1182 00:55:20,738 --> 00:55:22,055 Come on, give me some. 1183 00:55:22,105 --> 00:55:24,071 Give me some. Give me some. 1184 00:55:24,105 --> 00:55:25,971 That's some Tigers, man. 1185 00:55:26,004 --> 00:55:27,388 Oh, yes! 1186 00:55:28,121 --> 00:55:30,955 [Corey] Well, can it be a victory here for Jaida Parker? 1187 00:55:30,988 --> 00:55:32,654 Parker, right now… Oh! 1188 00:55:33,321 --> 00:55:36,438 -[Joseph] Wow. High-impact offense. -[Booker T] Rockabye! 1189 00:55:36,471 --> 00:55:39,188 [Joseph] Into the cover and a kickout by Petrovic. 1190 00:55:39,221 --> 00:55:41,521 [Booker T] It's Parker right there. Don't play with me. 1191 00:55:41,555 --> 00:55:44,105 Don't play with me. I love it, man. 1192 00:55:44,138 --> 00:55:46,305 [Corey] Page out of Perry Saturn's book right there, Book. 1193 00:55:46,338 --> 00:55:49,971 [Joseph] You could say that. Moss-Covered Three-Handled Family Gradunza. 1194 00:55:50,004 --> 00:55:54,638 Nasty attitude to match the aggressive nature of Jaida Parker. 1195 00:55:54,688 --> 00:55:58,421 [Booker T] Yeah, I've been on the receiving end of that, too. 1196 00:55:58,455 --> 00:56:01,438 [Corey] I was I was hoping it was traumatizing you over there. 1197 00:56:01,471 --> 00:56:04,238 -[Booker T laughing] -[Corey] Trading stories last week. 1198 00:56:04,271 --> 00:56:08,571 [Vic] But, unlike her opponent, Book, Jaida Parker realized long ago, 1199 00:56:08,605 --> 00:56:12,488 you only need to count, and only can count, on one person, 1200 00:56:12,521 --> 00:56:14,571 -that's yourself. -[Booker T] Let me tell you something, 1201 00:56:14,605 --> 00:56:17,588 Jaida Parker, she's championship pedigree. 1202 00:56:17,621 --> 00:56:21,254 Oh, she's about going out in the middle of that ring and proving it. 1203 00:56:21,288 --> 00:56:24,621 The thing is, can Karmen Petrovic step up to the plate? 1204 00:56:24,654 --> 00:56:27,071 [Vic] Well, Petrovic right now trying to navigate her way free 1205 00:56:27,105 --> 00:56:30,238 and, Corey, to a point, is looking to flourish now 1206 00:56:30,271 --> 00:56:33,121 'Cause we've talked about those opportunities here in NXT. 1207 00:56:33,154 --> 00:56:36,705 This is certainly an opportunity, as you said earlier, 1208 00:56:36,738 --> 00:56:38,938 for her to prove herself here tonight. 1209 00:56:38,971 --> 00:56:40,638 [Corey] Right now, Karmen beginning to roll. 1210 00:56:40,671 --> 00:56:43,138 This was the momentum she was looking for. 1211 00:56:43,171 --> 00:56:45,021 Jaida Parker in the ropes. 1212 00:56:45,055 --> 00:56:48,455 [Vic] There's also that both these women, looking towards the future. 1213 00:56:48,488 --> 00:56:51,154 [Booker T] Karmen Petrovic just did something very smart there, 1214 00:56:51,188 --> 00:56:54,471 creating a lot of space between her and Jaida Parker. 1215 00:56:54,504 --> 00:56:57,205 That might lead her to victory here tonight. 1216 00:56:57,821 --> 00:57:00,555 [Vic] Again, Petrovic showing a little something different now, 1217 00:57:00,588 --> 00:57:01,771 perched on the middle rope. 1218 00:57:02,805 --> 00:57:04,938 -[Booker T] Boom! -[Vic] Looked like a Sling Blade 1219 00:57:04,971 --> 00:57:08,955 from that middle turnbuckle, into a near fall. 1220 00:57:08,988 --> 00:57:11,538 And this is what we've been talking about all night, 1221 00:57:11,571 --> 00:57:12,805 having to do something different. 1222 00:57:12,838 --> 00:57:15,605 [Corey] And this is what I don't like seeing from Karmen Petrovic. 1223 00:57:15,638 --> 00:57:17,205 She's looking uncertain, unsure of herself. 1224 00:57:17,238 --> 00:57:21,404 And this is where Ashante would give her that boost of confidence once in a while. 1225 00:57:21,438 --> 00:57:23,238 [Vic] Well, she just missed wildly. 1226 00:57:23,271 --> 00:57:29,254 And Parker makes her pay with a little Hipnotic! 1227 00:57:29,288 --> 00:57:31,471 -[crowd cheering] -[bell ringing] 1228 00:57:31,504 --> 00:57:33,021 ["Let 'Em Know" playing] 1229 00:57:33,055 --> 00:57:38,421 [announcer] Here's your winner, Jaida Parker! 1230 00:57:38,455 --> 00:57:41,605 [Vic] Parker victorious and right back on top. And look, Graves, 1231 00:57:41,638 --> 00:57:44,555 we know that Parker warned Petrovic about Adonis. 1232 00:57:44,588 --> 00:57:47,071 But this might be taking things a little bit too far. 1233 00:57:47,105 --> 00:57:50,071 [Corey] It's about making a statement. We've been talking about it all night. 1234 00:57:50,105 --> 00:57:54,055 Jaida Parker wants to make sure that the WWE Universe is talking about her. 1235 00:57:54,088 --> 00:57:55,855 They're high-stepping for her. 1236 00:57:55,888 --> 00:57:57,805 [Vic] Look at the… And, oh! 1237 00:57:57,838 --> 00:58:00,305 -[Corey] Who the… Thea Hail? -[Vic] It is… 1238 00:58:00,338 --> 00:58:02,154 That was Thea Hail. 1239 00:58:02,188 --> 00:58:05,688 You should've minded your damn business, Thea. 1240 00:58:05,721 --> 00:58:08,288 [Corey] Jaida letting her know, "You should've minded your business." 1241 00:58:08,321 --> 00:58:11,805 [Vic] And Petrovic looking for, maybe, that knockout blow. 1242 00:58:11,838 --> 00:58:15,921 Things starting to spill to the outside. Petrovic checking on Thea. 1243 00:58:15,955 --> 00:58:18,855 But, look, Miss Parker don't play. 1244 00:58:19,705 --> 00:58:24,105 And she certainly proved that once again. 1245 00:58:24,138 --> 00:58:26,138 ["Let 'Em Know" playing] 1246 00:58:28,671 --> 00:58:31,638 This situation between you and Trick, it has to end. 1247 00:58:31,671 --> 00:58:33,538 What happened at Rebellion. The attacks on TNA TV. 1248 00:58:33,571 --> 00:58:36,404 Even tonight, messing up the show, the Battle Royal, the tag match. 1249 00:58:36,438 --> 00:58:37,488 I'm not having this anymore! 1250 00:58:37,521 --> 00:58:40,421 As TNA World Champion, I'm not backing down to Trick Williams. 1251 00:58:40,455 --> 00:58:42,121 That's fine, because I know Trick 1252 00:58:42,154 --> 00:58:44,171 and I know that he's definitely not going to, either. 1253 00:58:44,205 --> 00:58:48,705 Which is why I spoke to Santino, and we came to an agreement tonight. 1254 00:58:48,738 --> 00:58:50,521 At Battleground in three weeks, 1255 00:58:50,555 --> 00:58:52,355 it's you and Trick, one-on-one. 1256 00:58:52,388 --> 00:58:53,671 I like that. I like that. 1257 00:58:53,705 --> 00:58:57,388 And for the first time on a WWE PLE, 1258 00:58:57,421 --> 00:58:59,188 that TNA World Championship is on the line. 1259 00:58:59,221 --> 00:59:00,221 Can't wait. 1260 00:59:00,254 --> 00:59:03,788 And just so you know, the contract signing is next week. 1261 00:59:03,821 --> 00:59:05,955 -I'll be there. -Perfect. 1262 00:59:09,754 --> 00:59:12,305 [hip-hop music playing] 1263 00:59:19,904 --> 00:59:21,271 ♪ I got to fight the dog ♪ 1264 00:59:21,305 --> 00:59:23,504 ♪ Talk that walk And walk that talk ♪ 1265 00:59:23,538 --> 00:59:24,621 ♪ I have to ♪ 1266 00:59:25,271 --> 00:59:26,838 Sometimes you gotta let the noise die down. 1267 00:59:26,871 --> 00:59:28,305 -Mmm-hmm. -That's when you strike. 1268 00:59:28,338 --> 00:59:29,171 Right. 1269 00:59:29,205 --> 00:59:32,154 But we got sloppy. No patience, no control. 1270 00:59:32,188 --> 00:59:34,538 -[scoffs] -[speaking Spanish] 1271 00:59:34,571 --> 00:59:37,138 [in English] 'Cause we've been crawling out that damn mud! 1272 00:59:37,171 --> 00:59:39,121 Now that we up and coming back, 1273 00:59:39,154 --> 00:59:41,404 yeah, we see this tag team division for what it really is. 1274 00:59:41,438 --> 00:59:44,455 There's teams out here begging, trying to prove they deserve these belts. 1275 00:59:44,488 --> 00:59:46,254 Come on, bro. We ain't begging. 1276 00:59:46,871 --> 00:59:48,771 ♪ Count that Get stacks ♪ 1277 00:59:48,805 --> 00:59:50,438 ♪ Start from the mud I been in the trenches ♪ 1278 00:59:50,471 --> 00:59:53,971 We ain't got nothing to prove. We just gonna take it for ourselves. 1279 00:59:54,004 --> 00:59:57,105 We're here to not only take your shine, all them opportunities, 1280 00:59:57,138 --> 00:59:59,071 but most importantly, that gold! 1281 01:00:01,438 --> 01:00:03,288 We're more than happy. 1282 01:00:03,321 --> 01:00:05,721 He took the bait, right? The match is set. 1283 01:00:05,754 --> 01:00:07,504 Everything's done. 1284 01:00:07,538 --> 01:00:09,621 Money's in the account. Perfect. 1285 01:00:10,305 --> 01:00:11,904 Stop. Don't talk too much. 1286 01:00:11,938 --> 01:00:14,121 You know what they say, boys? 1287 01:00:14,154 --> 01:00:16,805 -Every man's got a price. -[all laughing] 1288 01:00:16,838 --> 01:00:18,888 Wait, I've been looking for you. 1289 01:00:19,821 --> 01:00:21,904 -Tonight, last week-- -Josh. 1290 01:00:22,888 --> 01:00:24,004 I know. 1291 01:00:25,138 --> 01:00:27,138 I know what you're gonna say. 1292 01:00:27,171 --> 01:00:29,305 I disappointed you again. 1293 01:00:29,338 --> 01:00:32,105 Unable to win tonight, unable to win. 1294 01:00:33,555 --> 01:00:34,904 [speaking Japanese] 1295 01:00:35,938 --> 01:00:37,138 [in English] I'm sorry. 1296 01:00:37,171 --> 01:00:41,571 -Look, it's… it's not what I mean. -I have talked to Ava tonight. 1297 01:00:43,238 --> 01:00:45,421 I'm going back to Japan. 1298 01:00:45,455 --> 01:00:47,671 -I… I don't want you to go. -Please. 1299 01:00:47,705 --> 01:00:48,904 I wish… 1300 01:00:49,555 --> 01:00:53,754 I wish I could have been a better partner for you. 1301 01:01:00,938 --> 01:01:02,205 Goodbye, my friend. 1302 01:01:07,171 --> 01:01:10,388 See, I know that feeling. I have lived that feeling, 1303 01:01:10,421 --> 01:01:12,254 and it sucked. 1304 01:01:12,288 --> 01:01:15,471 But, hey, he's better off now, right, Briggs? 1305 01:01:16,338 --> 01:01:20,004 You see, you always think it's the partner. 1306 01:01:20,038 --> 01:01:23,305 But maybe, just maybe, 1307 01:01:23,338 --> 01:01:26,654 the problem has always been you. 1308 01:01:31,021 --> 01:01:32,154 Truth hurts, huh? 1309 01:01:32,805 --> 01:01:36,705 NQCC standing last! Battleground, baby! Because of you, Myles! Let's go! 1310 01:01:36,738 --> 01:01:38,904 Myles, fantastic job in that Battle Royal. 1311 01:01:38,938 --> 01:01:40,205 That's right! 1312 01:01:40,238 --> 01:01:42,438 But now it's time for us all to get serious. 1313 01:01:42,471 --> 01:01:44,088 See, I need each and every single one of you 1314 01:01:44,121 --> 01:01:47,021 to help me get ready for this match at Battleground against Oba. 1315 01:01:47,055 --> 01:01:47,888 What? 1316 01:01:47,921 --> 01:01:52,421 Charlie, I know I'm hard of hearing, but did you say you're facing Oba? 1317 01:01:52,455 --> 01:01:54,188 -Yeah. -I won the Battle Royal. 1318 01:01:54,221 --> 01:01:56,254 Look, you won it for the good of the group, 1319 01:01:56,288 --> 01:01:59,355 but it's gotta be me out there grabbing hold of that big meathead 1320 01:01:59,388 --> 01:02:02,771 and stretching him out and have him crying for mercy. 1321 01:02:02,805 --> 01:02:05,321 [slow clapping] 1322 01:02:06,888 --> 01:02:08,721 Congratulations, Myles Borne. 1323 01:02:09,238 --> 01:02:12,738 You weren't my first pick, but The Ruler is impressed. 1324 01:02:12,771 --> 01:02:14,904 So, I guess I'll be seeing you at Battleground, huh? 1325 01:02:14,938 --> 01:02:18,654 Actually, Oba, it's gonna be me that you're facing at Battleground. 1326 01:02:18,688 --> 01:02:20,855 -You? But I watched Myles win. -Yeah, yeah, yeah. 1327 01:02:20,888 --> 01:02:23,538 -But as the leader of the NQCC-- -You're right, Oba. I did win. 1328 01:02:23,571 --> 01:02:25,888 The title match will be mine at Battleground. 1329 01:02:25,921 --> 01:02:28,904 But, Charlie, why not next week, 1330 01:02:28,938 --> 01:02:30,904 you can show me how it's done. 1331 01:02:30,938 --> 01:02:34,938 You see, Oba, before you came over here, Charlie said… What did he say, Tavion? 1332 01:02:34,971 --> 01:02:36,971 He was gonna stretch out that big meathead. 1333 01:02:37,004 --> 01:02:38,321 I never said that. 1334 01:02:38,355 --> 01:02:41,404 -He was actually pretty adamant about it. -You'll listen to Myles of all people? 1335 01:02:41,438 --> 01:02:44,305 Wren, didn't Charlie say he was gonna… 1336 01:02:45,121 --> 01:02:46,638 make Oba cry for mercy? 1337 01:02:46,721 --> 01:02:48,305 -Cry? -Umm… 1338 01:02:48,338 --> 01:02:51,671 -Cry? -Hey, Charlie, look, next week, 1339 01:02:51,705 --> 01:02:55,538 if you beat Oba, like you believe you will, 1340 01:02:55,571 --> 01:02:58,038 then maybe Battleground becomes a triple threat? 1341 01:02:58,071 --> 01:02:59,921 No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no! 1342 01:02:59,955 --> 01:03:02,138 I'm done with triple threats. 1343 01:03:02,171 --> 01:03:03,904 But I'll see you next week. 1344 01:03:06,771 --> 01:03:09,105 Damn. [chuckles] He's pissed. 1345 01:03:09,138 --> 01:03:10,721 Yeah, he is. 1346 01:03:10,754 --> 01:03:11,754 Thanks a lot, Myles. 1347 01:03:11,788 --> 01:03:14,471 That's some wonderful selective hearing you got there. 1348 01:03:14,504 --> 01:03:15,605 Huh? 1349 01:03:15,638 --> 01:03:17,321 What'd you say, Charlie? 1350 01:03:17,355 --> 01:03:19,855 He said you have wonderful selective hearing. 1351 01:03:19,888 --> 01:03:21,638 Don't worry about that. Not one? 1352 01:03:23,938 --> 01:03:25,921 [Vic] What is Charlie thinking? 1353 01:03:25,955 --> 01:03:28,055 Myles Borne won the Battle Royal. 1354 01:03:28,088 --> 01:03:31,088 ["Time of Arrival" playing] 1355 01:03:39,721 --> 01:03:40,921 [bell ringing] 1356 01:03:40,955 --> 01:03:45,004 [announcer] The following is the NXT Women's Championship 1357 01:03:45,038 --> 01:03:49,238 Number-One Contenders Match! 1358 01:03:49,271 --> 01:03:53,671 Introducing first, from Tokyo, Japan, 1359 01:03:53,705 --> 01:03:56,321 Giulia! 1360 01:03:56,355 --> 01:03:58,705 [Vic] Well, Myles has a title match in Tampa. 1361 01:03:58,738 --> 01:04:02,238 Who will join him with a championship opportunity at Battleground? 1362 01:04:02,271 --> 01:04:05,271 Which one of these two women heads to Tampa? 1363 01:04:13,388 --> 01:04:15,221 The first week of Chase U being back 1364 01:04:15,254 --> 01:04:16,821 is absolutely awesome, brother. 1365 01:04:16,855 --> 01:04:18,688 -Felt so good. -And we were thinking, 1366 01:04:18,721 --> 01:04:20,488 -we love the sweater. -Oh, me too. 1367 01:04:20,521 --> 01:04:22,271 -And we love the polo. -Me, too! 1368 01:04:22,305 --> 01:04:25,238 We were thinking maybe loosen up a little bit and get rid of the polo. 1369 01:04:27,805 --> 01:04:29,738 Come on. Nobody really wears those anymore. 1370 01:04:29,771 --> 01:04:32,588 So we were thinking, we got you some new stuff to try on. 1371 01:04:32,621 --> 01:04:33,721 Yeah! 1372 01:04:33,754 --> 01:04:36,738 I don't know. I'm just getting used to being back in the sweater. 1373 01:04:36,771 --> 01:04:39,088 That's something people come to expect. The sweater-polo combo. 1374 01:04:39,121 --> 01:04:40,271 Chase. Try it on. 1375 01:04:42,754 --> 01:04:43,605 Trust us. 1376 01:04:43,638 --> 01:04:45,271 It's gonna be worth it, man. 1377 01:04:46,605 --> 01:04:47,538 Uh… 1378 01:04:50,971 --> 01:04:52,138 Fine! 1379 01:04:52,871 --> 01:04:54,654 [Kale] He's gonna look great fast. 1380 01:04:55,055 --> 01:04:57,038 [Chase] Kale, Uriah! 1381 01:05:05,321 --> 01:05:06,188 Wow! 1382 01:05:06,738 --> 01:05:07,571 [Uriah] Looks awesome. 1383 01:05:07,605 --> 01:05:09,371 That's gonna look sharp in the classroom, man! 1384 01:05:09,404 --> 01:05:10,321 What do you think? 1385 01:05:11,371 --> 01:05:12,921 I'm gonna try on the other one. 1386 01:05:12,955 --> 01:05:14,205 All right, that's cool. 1387 01:05:14,238 --> 01:05:15,838 -We got options. -I-- I like the other ones. 1388 01:05:24,788 --> 01:05:25,788 There he is! 1389 01:05:26,154 --> 01:05:28,438 Pants was the move! 1390 01:05:28,471 --> 01:05:30,271 Man, that would look great ringside. 1391 01:05:30,305 --> 01:05:33,154 -Ringside? -Oh! It was… just a suggestion. 1392 01:05:35,138 --> 01:05:36,055 Actually, 1393 01:05:37,471 --> 01:05:38,571 I kind of rock with it. 1394 01:05:39,971 --> 01:05:42,988 New Chase U, new Chase fit. 1395 01:05:43,021 --> 01:05:44,338 -Just the beginning. -Yeah. 1396 01:05:44,754 --> 01:05:45,671 Yeah, baby. 1397 01:05:50,504 --> 01:05:54,004 [Vic] In Tampa for the first time ever on WWE programming, 1398 01:05:54,038 --> 01:05:56,071 the TNA world title will be defended. 1399 01:05:56,105 --> 01:05:58,404 Joe Hendry, Trick Williams will be live next week 1400 01:05:58,438 --> 01:06:02,188 to make it official for our next premium live event, Battleground. 1401 01:06:02,221 --> 01:06:06,221 [Corey] After a confrontation earlier today in the locker room, 1402 01:06:06,254 --> 01:06:08,154 the Don, Tony D'Angelo, 1403 01:06:08,188 --> 01:06:12,555 goes one on one with Wes Lee next Tuesday. 1404 01:06:14,805 --> 01:06:18,638 ["Time of Arrival" playing] 1405 01:06:21,288 --> 01:06:23,254 [crowd cheering] 1406 01:06:25,288 --> 01:06:27,654 [Corey] You guys feel it? You feel it in the atmosphere. 1407 01:06:28,638 --> 01:06:32,754 One of these two women will be the new number one contender 1408 01:06:32,788 --> 01:06:35,371 to the NXT Women's Championship. 1409 01:06:35,404 --> 01:06:37,271 ["Thicc Mama Pump" playing] 1410 01:06:46,455 --> 01:06:47,471 [crowd cheering] 1411 01:06:53,621 --> 01:06:54,855 [announcer] And her opponent, 1412 01:06:54,888 --> 01:06:56,188 from Austin, Texas, 1413 01:06:56,471 --> 01:06:59,221 Jordynne Grace! 1414 01:06:59,254 --> 01:07:00,888 [Vic] Hey guys, I hate to be blunt. 1415 01:07:00,921 --> 01:07:02,388 Graves, I'll start with you. 1416 01:07:02,955 --> 01:07:06,171 Is this do or die for someone like Jordynne Grace? 1417 01:07:06,205 --> 01:07:07,721 [Corey] In my opinion, absolutely. 1418 01:07:07,754 --> 01:07:10,338 We've talked all night about how red hot the roster is, 1419 01:07:10,371 --> 01:07:11,238 top to bottom. 1420 01:07:11,271 --> 01:07:13,188 Men's division, women's division. 1421 01:07:13,221 --> 01:07:15,038 Think about what the NXT Women's Championship 1422 01:07:15,071 --> 01:07:16,421 -has meant recently. -[Vic] Yeah. 1423 01:07:16,455 --> 01:07:19,205 [Corey] It's almost like a golden key to the next level. 1424 01:07:19,238 --> 01:07:20,488 Look at Stephanie Vaquer. 1425 01:07:20,521 --> 01:07:22,071 We've seen Giulia recently. 1426 01:07:22,105 --> 01:07:24,288 -Your girl, Roxanne Perez… -[Booker] Yes! 1427 01:07:24,321 --> 01:07:25,571 …up on Monday Night RAW. 1428 01:07:25,621 --> 01:07:28,205 [Corey] It's-- That's where everyone wants to be. 1429 01:07:28,238 --> 01:07:31,838 [Booker] Look, this-- this is Giulia, main event anywhere in the world. 1430 01:07:31,871 --> 01:07:34,305 Jordynne Grace is trying to stake her claim 1431 01:07:34,338 --> 01:07:37,271 here in the WWE, let alone just NXT. 1432 01:07:37,305 --> 01:07:39,171 -But you got Giulia who is… -[Vic exclaims] 1433 01:07:39,205 --> 01:07:43,455 …who is truly, truly, one of the best since coming here to NXT. 1434 01:07:43,488 --> 01:07:45,654 The Queen of strong style. 1435 01:07:45,688 --> 01:07:47,221 And right now, she's proving it. 1436 01:07:47,254 --> 01:07:49,455 [Vic] And she's taking it to Jordynne Grace. 1437 01:07:49,488 --> 01:07:52,605 Get her out of the corner, all right? You got the five. Let her up. 1438 01:07:55,788 --> 01:07:56,955 [all exclaiming] 1439 01:07:57,004 --> 01:07:59,171 [Vic] Jordynne Grace came to NXT with the talk of titles, 1440 01:07:59,205 --> 01:08:00,471 wanting to prove herself. 1441 01:08:00,504 --> 01:08:02,904 Had to be feeling the pressure since Las Vegas. 1442 01:08:02,938 --> 01:08:05,605 You don't win tonight, despite the career you've had, 1443 01:08:05,638 --> 01:08:07,654 you should go back to the end of the line. 1444 01:08:07,688 --> 01:08:08,705 [Corey] I completely agree. 1445 01:08:08,738 --> 01:08:10,938 Right now, Jordynne Grace is looking dominant, 1446 01:08:10,971 --> 01:08:13,605 but she is one on one with Giulia. 1447 01:08:13,638 --> 01:08:15,088 There are no excuses. 1448 01:08:15,121 --> 01:08:19,554 There are no other opportunities or other opponents to place blame on. 1449 01:08:19,588 --> 01:08:20,771 It's you and you alone. 1450 01:08:20,804 --> 01:08:21,804 [Vic] And Booker, you know, 1451 01:08:21,838 --> 01:08:24,838 Stephanie Vaquer would have fought both in Tampa. 1452 01:08:24,871 --> 01:08:26,705 [Booker] Because she's a champion's champion. 1453 01:08:26,738 --> 01:08:28,488 But I like this right here. I like that-- 1454 01:08:28,521 --> 01:08:29,838 [Corey] Oh, God! 1455 01:08:29,871 --> 01:08:30,955 Oh, God! Oh, God! 1456 01:08:30,988 --> 01:08:32,755 [Booker] …one-oh-one to see who's it gonna be. 1457 01:08:32,788 --> 01:08:35,904 [Vic] Oh, God, that was absolutely gnarly. 1458 01:08:35,938 --> 01:08:37,955 -On the landing. -[Corey] I can't believe Giulia's… 1459 01:08:37,988 --> 01:08:41,304 And look at Jordynne Grace pouncing right on top of Giulia. 1460 01:08:41,338 --> 01:08:42,721 [Booker] The juggernaut. Jesus! 1461 01:08:42,755 --> 01:08:44,871 [Vic] This is what it means to be champion. 1462 01:08:44,904 --> 01:08:47,154 This is what it means to have the opportunity. 1463 01:08:47,188 --> 01:08:49,005 Giulia trying her best. 1464 01:08:49,038 --> 01:08:52,071 A lot of blood rushing to the head of Giulia right now. 1465 01:08:52,104 --> 01:08:53,571 The power of the Juggernaut! 1466 01:08:53,604 --> 01:08:55,321 -Who sits down! -[Booker] Wow! 1467 01:08:55,354 --> 01:08:58,621 [Vic] Inverted, almost rib breaker. Into a cover. 1468 01:08:58,654 --> 01:09:00,304 I've never seen that sort of move before, 1469 01:09:00,338 --> 01:09:02,255 and right now, Jordynne Grace is proving our point. 1470 01:09:02,288 --> 01:09:03,688 She's pulling out all the damn stops. 1471 01:09:03,721 --> 01:09:05,071 [Corey] I still haven't recovered. 1472 01:09:05,104 --> 01:09:06,755 I don't know how Giulia's still in this, 1473 01:09:06,788 --> 01:09:08,821 as we look on with Stephanie Vaquer, 1474 01:09:08,854 --> 01:09:11,955 the NXT women's champion, who's waiting to find out 1475 01:09:11,988 --> 01:09:14,304 who will challenge her come Battleground. 1476 01:09:14,338 --> 01:09:15,771 Uh, credit to Giulia. 1477 01:09:15,804 --> 01:09:18,955 I can't believe Giulia is walking right now, after that… 1478 01:09:19,638 --> 01:09:20,871 we're gonna look at this again. 1479 01:09:20,904 --> 01:09:22,371 -This gut wrenching… -[all exclaiming] 1480 01:09:22,404 --> 01:09:26,471 [Corey] I mean, right on the back of Giulia's skull. I… 1481 01:09:26,505 --> 01:09:28,788 [Booker] Talk about Jordynne Grace pulling out all the stops, 1482 01:09:28,821 --> 01:09:31,188 that's a new wrinkle right there she just threw in there, 1483 01:09:31,221 --> 01:09:33,571 and that's… that's what a true champion does. 1484 01:09:33,604 --> 01:09:36,205 They're not going to show you everything at once. 1485 01:09:36,238 --> 01:09:38,121 [Vic] To that point, Book. do you agree, though, 1486 01:09:38,154 --> 01:09:39,738 with Jordynne Grace what you said earlier? 1487 01:09:39,771 --> 01:09:42,104 [Corey] Look at this, continuing to attack the neck! 1488 01:09:42,138 --> 01:09:43,705 [Vic] And as you're seeing right now, 1489 01:09:43,738 --> 01:09:46,638 she has the power advantage over the entire division. 1490 01:09:46,671 --> 01:09:50,838 [Booker] No, no, Jordynne Grace definitely is truly the juggernaut of the division. 1491 01:09:50,871 --> 01:09:55,138 But, does she match up very, very well with Giulia? 1492 01:09:55,171 --> 01:09:56,904 I think so. Giulia can combat 1493 01:09:56,938 --> 01:09:59,388 anything that Jordynne Grace has to throw at her. 1494 01:09:59,421 --> 01:10:00,688 I really believe that. 1495 01:10:00,721 --> 01:10:03,271 [Vic] Well, you know, to that point there, Graves, 1496 01:10:03,304 --> 01:10:06,738 did Grace then just put a bigger target on her back by those comments earlier? 1497 01:10:06,771 --> 01:10:08,688 Did that add to Giulia's fire tonight? 1498 01:10:08,721 --> 01:10:10,271 Listen, I-- I'm sorry, Vic. 1499 01:10:10,304 --> 01:10:13,988 I'm watching Giulia right now, and this is, this is super human. 1500 01:10:14,021 --> 01:10:16,988 She doesn't look-- the lights are on, but nobody's home. 1501 01:10:17,021 --> 01:10:18,121 But there's an STO! 1502 01:10:18,155 --> 01:10:19,471 I don't know where she gets it! 1503 01:10:19,505 --> 01:10:21,538 But she may be punching her ticket to Battleground! 1504 01:10:21,571 --> 01:10:24,188 [Vic] You almost looked up and you could see the eyes of Giulia. 1505 01:10:24,221 --> 01:10:26,205 And I don't want to say it's a wake-up call. 1506 01:10:26,238 --> 01:10:29,088 But right now she seems even more focused on this match. 1507 01:10:29,138 --> 01:10:31,571 [Corey] Listen, I don't know, as we look again at the STO 1508 01:10:31,605 --> 01:10:34,321 delivered by the former NXT Women's champion. 1509 01:10:35,338 --> 01:10:36,255 [all exclaiming] 1510 01:10:36,288 --> 01:10:38,505 -[Booker] Beautiful! -[Corey] Carefully measured that right! 1511 01:10:38,538 --> 01:10:40,155 [Corey] I don't know. She hasn't looked… 1512 01:10:40,188 --> 01:10:43,121 Again, you guys have seen more Giulia than I have recently. 1513 01:10:43,155 --> 01:10:45,138 She doesn't look like the same competitor. 1514 01:10:45,171 --> 01:10:46,905 I don't know if she can get back in this game. 1515 01:10:46,938 --> 01:10:47,871 [Booker] I disagree. 1516 01:10:47,905 --> 01:10:50,105 [Vic] Trying to counter, back slide was countered. 1517 01:10:50,138 --> 01:10:52,771 Right back up and-- Oh! Drop kick to the face. 1518 01:10:52,804 --> 01:10:53,938 [Booker] My point right there. 1519 01:10:54,005 --> 01:10:57,138 Giulia can take it just as well as she dishes it out, man. 1520 01:10:57,171 --> 01:11:00,605 She's truly a champion and she's trying to get back to that point. 1521 01:11:00,638 --> 01:11:02,988 And I-- And I believe in her. I truly do. 1522 01:11:03,021 --> 01:11:05,921 [Vic] Giulia was not happy to see Stephanie Vaquer earlier, 1523 01:11:05,955 --> 01:11:09,721 wasn't thrilled that Grace teamed with Iyo Sky last week. 1524 01:11:09,755 --> 01:11:11,355 These two didn't even finish the match up. 1525 01:11:11,388 --> 01:11:15,521 They fought all the way to the back, but they're here fighting one on one tonight. 1526 01:11:15,554 --> 01:11:17,138 [referee] Three! Both of you! Come on! 1527 01:11:17,171 --> 01:11:18,671 [Vic] And the referee having to step in 1528 01:11:18,705 --> 01:11:21,188 because he does not want to disqualify anybody. 1529 01:11:21,221 --> 01:11:23,071 He wants to see a winner in this match. 1530 01:11:23,105 --> 01:11:24,871 [Corey] Not when the stakes are this high. 1531 01:11:24,905 --> 01:11:27,471 Not with a champion as dominant as Stephanie Vaquer has been. 1532 01:11:27,505 --> 01:11:28,455 [Vic exclaims] 1533 01:11:28,488 --> 01:11:31,105 Looking for a little extra on that stomp. Counter, though, by Giulia. 1534 01:11:31,138 --> 01:11:32,771 Face-first went Grace. 1535 01:11:32,804 --> 01:11:35,388 And Giulia now turning around 1536 01:11:35,421 --> 01:11:39,738 a more vicious style we've seen in recent weeks since her arrival. 1537 01:11:39,771 --> 01:11:41,271 Grace swinging wildly. 1538 01:11:41,304 --> 01:11:44,005 And there is the beautiful madness! 1539 01:11:45,071 --> 01:11:48,021 Jordynne Grace trying to put the brakes on. Whoa! 1540 01:11:48,054 --> 01:11:49,988 [Corey] Does Grace have the power to get this done? 1541 01:11:50,021 --> 01:11:52,955 Is she going to be able to rip Giulia all the way up over the ropes? 1542 01:11:52,988 --> 01:11:54,988 -Giulia! Oh, well! -[crowd exclaiming] 1543 01:11:55,021 --> 01:11:56,255 Turnabout's fair play. 1544 01:11:56,288 --> 01:11:59,355 [Vic] Had her own plan, and executed it. 1545 01:11:59,388 --> 01:12:01,071 Ran a little bit of interference, 1546 01:12:01,105 --> 01:12:05,421 and now continuing to push the pressure, push the pace. 1547 01:12:05,455 --> 01:12:09,671 And now it's Giulia focusing on the neck of Jordynne Grace. 1548 01:12:09,705 --> 01:12:12,921 Which of these two women is gonna head to Tampa 1549 01:12:12,955 --> 01:12:15,321 and face the NXT women's champion? 1550 01:12:19,738 --> 01:12:24,371 This has been a battle to see who will become the number one contender 1551 01:12:24,405 --> 01:12:28,238 to the NXT Women's Championship which Stephanie Vaquer currently holds, 1552 01:12:28,271 --> 01:12:30,871 at Battleground Memorial Day weekend. 1553 01:12:30,905 --> 01:12:33,505 Spinebuster cover and a kick out. 1554 01:12:33,538 --> 01:12:36,905 [Corey] DDT! DDT! 1555 01:12:36,938 --> 01:12:39,738 [Vic] And think about the neck. Think about that neck breaker. 1556 01:12:39,771 --> 01:12:43,671 Think about the torque right now on Jordynne Grace-- 1557 01:12:43,705 --> 01:12:47,188 [Booker T] She's got it totally locked in 1558 01:12:47,221 --> 01:12:48,855 from this position, guys. 1559 01:12:48,888 --> 01:12:51,738 [Corey] She does have a body lock fully applied. 1560 01:12:51,771 --> 01:12:55,021 [Vic] Grace backing up what she said earlier, 1561 01:12:55,054 --> 01:12:57,738 now some vicious headbutts 1562 01:12:57,771 --> 01:12:59,271 from the Beautiful Madness 1563 01:12:59,304 --> 01:13:02,821 to the Juggernaut. Swung, missed, overpowered. 1564 01:13:02,855 --> 01:13:03,838 [all exclaim] 1565 01:13:03,871 --> 01:13:07,021 [Vic] And Grace now has that moment. 1566 01:13:07,054 --> 01:13:10,905 [Booker T] Supernatural from Jordynne Grace, man. 1567 01:13:10,938 --> 01:13:13,538 [Vic] You both have been inside the squared circle. 1568 01:13:13,571 --> 01:13:16,438 [all exclaim] 1569 01:13:16,471 --> 01:13:19,371 [Vic] Jordynne Grace right now, everything being done, 1570 01:13:19,405 --> 01:13:22,421 is starting to shake her right arm and hand, 1571 01:13:22,455 --> 01:13:24,571 there may be nerve damage. 1572 01:13:24,605 --> 01:13:29,738 [Booker T] Got a stinger or something. Right now, she is in this thing, man. 1573 01:13:29,771 --> 01:13:33,338 [all exclaiming] 1574 01:13:33,371 --> 01:13:35,471 [Corey] Nurse your wounds after the bell rings. 1575 01:13:35,505 --> 01:13:39,171 Right now it's a fight for the number one contender 1576 01:13:39,205 --> 01:13:42,338 of the most prestigious women's championship in the game. 1577 01:13:42,371 --> 01:13:43,705 [crowd chanting] 1578 01:13:43,738 --> 01:13:46,455 [Booker T] Main event, guys. 1579 01:13:46,488 --> 01:13:48,121 This is a hell of a main event. 1580 01:13:48,155 --> 01:13:51,505 [Vic] This is a main event anywhere in the world, two of the top women… 1581 01:13:51,538 --> 01:13:54,838 Oh! …not just here, in NXT. 1582 01:13:54,871 --> 01:13:58,054 And they are laying it on the line. 1583 01:13:58,088 --> 01:14:00,788 [Corey] Their rightful place. 1584 01:14:00,821 --> 01:14:03,521 Might have knocked Giulia out with the openhanded strike. 1585 01:14:04,571 --> 01:14:08,371 [Vic] Giulia got hoisted and planted. 1586 01:14:08,405 --> 01:14:12,855 Big body slam and now Jordynne Grace with the second. 1587 01:14:12,888 --> 01:14:15,155 Could she hit a trifecta? 1588 01:14:15,188 --> 01:14:17,488 [crowd cheering] 1589 01:14:17,521 --> 01:14:19,238 [Corey] Might need to put the brakes on. 1590 01:14:22,388 --> 01:14:24,705 [all exclaim] 1591 01:14:24,738 --> 01:14:27,271 [Vic] The driver! 1592 01:14:27,304 --> 01:14:30,638 And if you were questioning Giulia's toughness earlier-- 1593 01:14:30,671 --> 01:14:34,071 holy-- You know… 1594 01:14:34,105 --> 01:14:35,905 I gotta go back to what we witnessed, 1595 01:14:35,938 --> 01:14:39,238 Booker is stunned, Graves with his face in his hands. 1596 01:14:39,271 --> 01:14:43,405 I can hear my heartbeat in my headphones after what we just witnessed, 1597 01:14:43,438 --> 01:14:47,521 Giulia, somehow, is continuing to persevere in this match. 1598 01:14:48,405 --> 01:14:52,255 Jordynne Grace is not stopping, showing her killer instinct. 1599 01:14:52,288 --> 01:14:54,888 [Corey] I think our official needs to get in there and double check. 1600 01:14:54,921 --> 01:14:58,304 Giulia has got to be running on instinct alone right now 1601 01:14:58,338 --> 01:15:02,005 after two of the most fierce landings I've seen in any match. 1602 01:15:02,038 --> 01:15:06,721 [Vic] Giulia just got caught again by Grace. 1603 01:15:08,171 --> 01:15:11,121 The Beautiful Madness, the Juggernaut, 1604 01:15:11,155 --> 01:15:14,955 who will be called the number one contender? 1605 01:15:14,988 --> 01:15:17,838 Oh, God almighty. Oh, no. 1606 01:15:17,871 --> 01:15:21,005 We're gonna… Boom! The landing. 1607 01:15:21,038 --> 01:15:24,455 Grace right back up. 1608 01:15:24,488 --> 01:15:27,255 The jackhammer for the Juggernaut for the win-- 1609 01:15:27,288 --> 01:15:30,554 And somehow Giulia able to kick out. 1610 01:15:30,588 --> 01:15:31,955 Grace is beside herself. 1611 01:15:32,921 --> 01:15:34,321 [Corey] Understandably so. 1612 01:15:34,355 --> 01:15:38,071 [Corey] Jordynne Grace has landed some potential career enders in this match 1613 01:15:38,105 --> 01:15:41,721 and the fact that Giulia keeps surviving, 1614 01:15:41,755 --> 01:15:46,171 the NXT universe is behind the Beautiful Madness 1615 01:15:46,205 --> 01:15:48,888 and it's crushing the spirit of Jordynne Grace. 1616 01:15:48,921 --> 01:15:51,788 [Vic] Staring her in the eyes, is the NXT universe. 1617 01:15:51,821 --> 01:15:53,638 And you see the look of concern 1618 01:15:53,671 --> 01:15:56,655 on the face of Jordynne Grace. 1619 01:15:56,688 --> 01:16:00,388 Giulia sensing it, did not connect. 1620 01:16:00,421 --> 01:16:02,121 [all exclaiming] 1621 01:16:02,155 --> 01:16:04,671 [Vic] Into a DDT with a spike, 1622 01:16:04,705 --> 01:16:06,155 Giulia's back to her feet. 1623 01:16:07,021 --> 01:16:10,571 Trying to hoist up-- Jordynne Grace looking for-- 1624 01:16:10,605 --> 01:16:13,054 Oh! A little payback. 1625 01:16:13,088 --> 01:16:15,421 Cover to head to Tampa-- 1626 01:16:15,455 --> 01:16:16,971 And another kickout. 1627 01:16:17,005 --> 01:16:18,355 [Booker T] Wow, what a main event. 1628 01:16:20,721 --> 01:16:24,388 [Corey] Talk about the atmosphere and urgency all night long. 1629 01:16:24,421 --> 01:16:28,571 [Vic] Looking for the Northern Lights bomb, countered by Grace. 1630 01:16:28,605 --> 01:16:29,605 Grace now… 1631 01:16:31,521 --> 01:16:35,221 Faling. Look at the counter. Modification on the octopus. 1632 01:16:35,255 --> 01:16:37,388 [Corey] Modification on the octopus stretch. 1633 01:16:37,421 --> 01:16:40,021 [Vic] Think about the neck and all of the damage done 1634 01:16:40,054 --> 01:16:42,871 and Grace having to power out. But Giulia holding out. 1635 01:16:42,905 --> 01:16:44,705 Grace up the shoulders, 1636 01:16:44,738 --> 01:16:47,705 slipped down the back, she overpowers Giulia. 1637 01:16:47,738 --> 01:16:50,338 We have seen this in the past. 1638 01:16:50,371 --> 01:16:54,671 Oh! Just tossing the opposition. 1639 01:16:54,705 --> 01:16:56,821 Both these women-- 1640 01:16:56,855 --> 01:17:00,671 [Corey] Where is Giulia getting this fighting spirit? 1641 01:17:01,588 --> 01:17:04,155 -[Booker T] Strong style, guys! -[Vic] Back fist. 1642 01:17:04,188 --> 01:17:06,155 [Vic] Giulia just got caught, braced now. 1643 01:17:06,188 --> 01:17:07,138 [all exclaiming] 1644 01:17:07,171 --> 01:17:09,388 [Vic] Into beast mode! 1645 01:17:10,571 --> 01:17:14,088 -Jordynne Grace is headed to Battleground. -[bell ringing] 1646 01:17:15,905 --> 01:17:20,255 [ring announcer] Your winner and the new number one contender 1647 01:17:20,288 --> 01:17:22,488 for the NXT Women's Championship, 1648 01:17:22,554 --> 01:17:25,171 Jordynne Grace! 1649 01:17:25,804 --> 01:17:28,338 [Vic] Doesn't matter if it is Grace or Giulia, 1650 01:17:28,371 --> 01:17:31,838 wherever you are, give a standing ovation. 1651 01:17:31,871 --> 01:17:36,038 [Corey] This driver from Giulia, 1652 01:17:36,071 --> 01:17:39,138 somehow did not put Grace away, 1653 01:17:39,171 --> 01:17:45,005 Kudos to The Juggernaut to summon that type of power. 1654 01:17:45,038 --> 01:17:50,938 Giulia in a last gasp, fighting spirit for the world to see, 1655 01:17:50,971 --> 01:17:53,638 never say die, never quit. 1656 01:17:53,671 --> 01:17:56,171 But beast mode gets engaged, 1657 01:17:56,205 --> 01:18:00,121 and we have ourselves a new number one contender. 1658 01:18:02,838 --> 01:18:06,105 [Vic] And the date is now set, 1659 01:18:06,138 --> 01:18:08,155 Memorial Day weekend, 1660 01:18:08,188 --> 01:18:14,171 as the emotion is pouring out of Jordynne Grace 1661 01:18:14,205 --> 01:18:18,388 and she will now come face-to-face 1662 01:18:18,421 --> 01:18:19,755 with the Dark Angel. 1663 01:18:29,121 --> 01:18:31,738 We talked about opportunities, 1664 01:18:31,771 --> 01:18:34,121 we talked about making statements 1665 01:18:34,821 --> 01:18:37,121 the time is now. 1666 01:18:37,988 --> 01:18:42,971 Jordynne Grace came to NXT to face the best. 1667 01:18:43,005 --> 01:18:46,054 Can she prove to be the best? 1668 01:18:46,088 --> 01:18:50,804 Grace and Vaquer for the NXT Women's Championship 1669 01:18:50,838 --> 01:18:53,988 in Tampa at Battleground. XT Women's Championship