1 00:00:06,255 --> 00:00:07,471 [epic music plays] 2 00:00:08,488 --> 00:00:09,405 [Triple H] Then. 3 00:00:13,338 --> 00:00:14,254 Now. 4 00:00:19,321 --> 00:00:20,238 Forever. 5 00:00:28,705 --> 00:00:29,621 Together. 6 00:00:34,405 --> 00:00:35,438 [music stops] 7 00:00:37,938 --> 00:00:41,471 [Vic] A No. 1 Contender's Battle Royal. In all, 8 00:00:41,688 --> 00:00:45,155 25 men from LFG, from Evolve, 9 00:00:45,504 --> 00:00:49,921 from NXT, and yes, even from TNA. 10 00:00:50,838 --> 00:00:52,455 [crowd cheering] 11 00:00:52,905 --> 00:00:54,788 [Elijah] Who wants to rock 12 00:00:55,838 --> 00:00:57,105 with Elijah? 13 00:00:57,221 --> 00:00:58,105 [crowd cheering] 14 00:00:58,488 --> 00:01:01,838 [Vic] Over the top rope, both feet must hit the floor. 15 00:01:01,921 --> 00:01:03,471 You are eliminated. 16 00:01:03,621 --> 00:01:08,738 Who will face Oba Femi for the NXT championship at Battleground? 17 00:01:09,071 --> 00:01:10,571 -[Corey] Oh, ho, ho! -[Booker T] Wow! 18 00:01:10,821 --> 00:01:13,655 [Corey] Elijah with an elimination of Charlie Dempsey 19 00:01:13,755 --> 00:01:16,188 and Dempsey asked for help from Myles Borne. 20 00:01:16,304 --> 00:01:17,655 Borne turned the other way. 21 00:01:17,755 --> 00:01:19,621 [Booker T] There's no allies here, guys. 22 00:01:19,821 --> 00:01:21,038 No allies. 23 00:01:21,405 --> 00:01:22,655 [suspenseful music playing] 24 00:01:23,621 --> 00:01:27,554 ♪ Say his name and he appears ♪ 25 00:01:27,755 --> 00:01:29,205 [Vic] Joe Hendry is here again. 26 00:01:29,238 --> 00:01:31,071 -[Booker T] What the hell? -[Corey] Wow! 27 00:01:31,271 --> 00:01:34,821 [Vic] The door was open to eliminate Trick Williams. 28 00:01:35,104 --> 00:01:38,788 [Corey] Everyone knows the opportunity at handed is a life changer, 29 00:01:38,871 --> 00:01:41,871 is a career changer, and could lead you to the next level. 30 00:01:42,438 --> 00:01:43,671 Oh! 31 00:01:43,871 --> 00:01:44,921 [crowd cheering] 32 00:01:45,071 --> 00:01:46,071 [suspenseful music playing] 33 00:01:46,755 --> 00:01:48,455 -[Corey] Oh! -[Vic] Oh! Knocked into Spears. 34 00:01:48,604 --> 00:01:50,388 Spears over. Borne did it. 35 00:01:50,521 --> 00:01:52,354 -[bell rings] -[crowd cheering] 36 00:01:52,421 --> 00:01:54,054 [Vic] A stunner on a Tuesday. 37 00:01:54,221 --> 00:01:57,521 [Corey] Talk about a long shot, a dark horse. 38 00:01:57,755 --> 00:02:01,671 Myles Borne with the dropkick of destiny. 39 00:02:01,938 --> 00:02:06,638 At Battleground, Myles can prove, he was going to be a champion. 40 00:02:07,038 --> 00:02:08,655 With a new dog in the house. 41 00:02:08,988 --> 00:02:11,005 Oba, I'm coming for you at Battleground. 42 00:02:11,238 --> 00:02:12,321 [music playing] 43 00:02:16,871 --> 00:02:18,505 -[NXT theme playing] -[crowd cheering] 44 00:02:22,805 --> 00:02:24,405 [crowd chanting 'NXT'] 45 00:02:31,454 --> 00:02:32,505 [Myles theme playing] 46 00:02:33,438 --> 00:02:35,171 [Vic] We are kicking things off, 47 00:02:35,471 --> 00:02:40,888 with the No. 1 Contender to the NXT championship. 48 00:02:41,255 --> 00:02:42,438 [Myles theme playing] 49 00:02:43,421 --> 00:02:46,921 [Mike] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 50 00:02:47,138 --> 00:02:51,888 the No. 1 Contender to the NXT championship, 51 00:02:52,454 --> 00:02:54,171 No Quarter Catch Crew. 52 00:02:54,704 --> 00:02:58,321 Myles Borne. 53 00:02:58,671 --> 00:03:01,438 [Vic] It's been a big week for Myles Borne. 54 00:03:01,938 --> 00:03:04,171 You can only imagine what's on his mind 55 00:03:04,255 --> 00:03:08,454 entering not only this moment but his championship match at Battleground. 56 00:03:08,488 --> 00:03:09,388 Welcome. At ringside, 57 00:03:09,471 --> 00:03:11,671 Vic Joseph alongside Booker T and Corey Graves. 58 00:03:11,738 --> 00:03:14,155 Book, we know who you picked in that Battle Royal. 59 00:03:14,188 --> 00:03:16,871 But look, you called it the dropkick of destiny. 60 00:03:16,954 --> 00:03:18,988 If I hadn't been seated right here at ringside 61 00:03:19,071 --> 00:03:22,171 and witnessed it with my own eyes, I don't know that I would believe it. 62 00:03:22,255 --> 00:03:25,888 But here we are, a week later, it is the reality of the situation. 63 00:03:25,971 --> 00:03:28,088 Myles Borne is the No. 1 Contender. 64 00:03:28,271 --> 00:03:30,538 [crowd chanting "Myles"] 65 00:03:37,588 --> 00:03:38,505 Last week, 66 00:03:39,855 --> 00:03:41,105 I shocked the damn world. 67 00:03:41,704 --> 00:03:42,971 [crowd chanting] 68 00:03:45,921 --> 00:03:47,971 25 of the toughest men 69 00:03:48,671 --> 00:03:51,605 across NXT, LFG, and Evolve, 70 00:03:52,071 --> 00:03:53,871 and I was the last man standing. 71 00:03:55,005 --> 00:03:56,671 And now I'm going to Battleground. 72 00:03:57,471 --> 00:03:58,704 [crowd cheering] 73 00:04:01,838 --> 00:04:02,838 Now, 74 00:04:03,155 --> 00:04:04,721 I probably wasn't the first pick, 75 00:04:06,688 --> 00:04:07,721 or your second, 76 00:04:09,238 --> 00:04:10,521 maybe not even your third. 77 00:04:12,371 --> 00:04:13,288 But that's okay. 78 00:04:13,954 --> 00:04:14,888 I'm used to this. 79 00:04:16,238 --> 00:04:19,354 We have been dancing around this whole thing for a while now, 80 00:04:20,788 --> 00:04:21,938 but I have a disability. 81 00:04:23,505 --> 00:04:25,071 [crowd clamoring] 82 00:04:27,705 --> 00:04:28,805 I'm partially deaf. 83 00:04:30,821 --> 00:04:32,104 It affects my speech. 84 00:04:33,854 --> 00:04:35,555 It affects the way that I talk. 85 00:04:37,238 --> 00:04:38,455 But let me tell you something. 86 00:04:39,721 --> 00:04:40,821 Last week, 87 00:04:41,571 --> 00:04:44,354 when I eliminated Ethan Page and Shawn Spears. 88 00:04:44,854 --> 00:04:46,271 [crowd cheering] 89 00:04:47,755 --> 00:04:49,488 I heard y'all going crazy. 90 00:04:50,721 --> 00:04:52,188 [crowd cheering] 91 00:04:56,588 --> 00:04:59,705 I don't want to just be known as the deaf kid. 92 00:05:02,771 --> 00:05:04,988 I want to be judged by my ability. 93 00:05:05,838 --> 00:05:07,021 [crowd cheering] 94 00:05:07,221 --> 00:05:08,688 Not by my disability. 95 00:05:09,104 --> 00:05:10,455 [crowd applause] 96 00:05:11,738 --> 00:05:14,938 And that's what everyone with a disability wants to be judged by. 97 00:05:16,421 --> 00:05:18,055 So yeah, Battleground, 98 00:05:19,188 --> 00:05:20,205 I'm the underdog. 99 00:05:21,755 --> 00:05:23,571 I'm facing a dominant champion. 100 00:05:25,205 --> 00:05:27,938 But I'm fighting for all the kids out there who are struggling, 101 00:05:28,104 --> 00:05:29,205 fighting their own fight. 102 00:05:29,621 --> 00:05:30,971 [crowd cheering] 103 00:05:32,805 --> 00:05:36,238 To prove that you too can achieve success. 104 00:05:39,405 --> 00:05:40,321 Oba Femi. 105 00:05:41,271 --> 00:05:42,421 I hope you are listening, 106 00:05:43,371 --> 00:05:45,638 because last week they didn't give me a shot, 107 00:05:45,721 --> 00:05:46,638 but look what happened. 108 00:05:48,621 --> 00:05:49,705 May 25th. 109 00:05:50,371 --> 00:05:54,055 They're not giving me a shot, but I'm ready to shock the world again. 110 00:05:54,571 --> 00:05:56,005 [crowd cheering] 111 00:05:58,688 --> 00:06:00,104 I might be hard of hearing, 112 00:06:01,571 --> 00:06:04,038 but at Battleground I will hear Rome 113 00:06:04,121 --> 00:06:05,338 announce me, 114 00:06:05,471 --> 00:06:10,988 Myles Borne, your new NXT champion. 115 00:06:11,321 --> 00:06:12,388 [crowd cheering] 116 00:06:12,538 --> 00:06:14,138 [Ethan's theme playing] 117 00:06:14,255 --> 00:06:16,021 ["With a Smile" by Def Rebel plays] 118 00:06:20,255 --> 00:06:22,505 All right, all right, all right. 119 00:06:24,121 --> 00:06:27,671 Enough with all the sentimental crap. 120 00:06:28,455 --> 00:06:31,921 Myles, you might actually be worse than Ricky Saints. 121 00:06:32,788 --> 00:06:35,838 With all the pandering to these basic civilians. 122 00:06:36,121 --> 00:06:37,405 [crowd booing] 123 00:06:39,038 --> 00:06:41,021 I gave Ricky his reality check. 124 00:06:41,821 --> 00:06:43,055 I'm going to give you yours. 125 00:06:43,955 --> 00:06:46,405 Myles, you won a Battle Royal. 126 00:06:47,955 --> 00:06:50,588 A Battle Royal on a fluke. 127 00:06:51,788 --> 00:06:58,155 A legitimate one-in-a-million chance thing actually came through. 128 00:06:58,688 --> 00:07:00,488 [crowd chanting] 129 00:07:01,471 --> 00:07:02,388 You know what? 130 00:07:03,738 --> 00:07:07,438 They are actually right and I'm very sorry there is no closed caption here so… 131 00:07:07,705 --> 00:07:09,121 let me do you a favor 132 00:07:09,354 --> 00:07:13,488 and say it very slow, so you can read my lips. 133 00:07:14,571 --> 00:07:19,354 You can't beat Oba. 134 00:07:19,655 --> 00:07:20,571 [crowd clamoring] 135 00:07:20,738 --> 00:07:21,805 You're not on his level. 136 00:07:22,421 --> 00:07:23,604 You're not on my level. 137 00:07:23,938 --> 00:07:25,521 Better yet, you know what? 138 00:07:25,838 --> 00:07:28,288 Before you go to Battleground and embarrass yourself, 139 00:07:28,471 --> 00:07:29,888 I got a better idea for you. 140 00:07:30,888 --> 00:07:33,188 You want to prove to these people and yourself 141 00:07:33,271 --> 00:07:36,505 you actually deserve this opportunity at this championship? 142 00:07:37,338 --> 00:07:38,255 Hey, prove it. 143 00:07:39,071 --> 00:07:39,921 Prove it. 144 00:07:40,288 --> 00:07:44,871 Put the contendership on the line tonight against me. 145 00:07:45,688 --> 00:07:47,038 [crowd murmuring] 146 00:07:49,938 --> 00:07:50,988 You know what, Myles? 147 00:07:51,288 --> 00:07:54,188 This is actually the perfect learning opportunity for you. 148 00:07:54,688 --> 00:07:57,138 I mean, you shot me the match with Oba tonight, 149 00:07:57,171 --> 00:07:58,488 because you wanted a bit of advice, 150 00:07:58,571 --> 00:08:00,755 some first-hand knowledge, how to face him, right? 151 00:08:01,304 --> 00:08:02,171 Well, think about it. 152 00:08:02,721 --> 00:08:08,371 What better way to learn than go toe-to-toe with a former NXT champion? 153 00:08:08,821 --> 00:08:10,354 [crowd heckling] 154 00:08:12,871 --> 00:08:15,888 Now, this is going to be the perfect fight camp for ya. 155 00:08:16,054 --> 00:08:16,955 Think about it. 156 00:08:17,104 --> 00:08:19,755 Iron sharpens iron, is what they say. 157 00:08:20,005 --> 00:08:22,588 And you get to silence all your doubters, 158 00:08:22,671 --> 00:08:24,321 especially your biggest one. 159 00:08:25,405 --> 00:08:26,588 [crowd murmuring] 160 00:08:29,821 --> 00:08:30,871 You're right, Charlie. 161 00:08:32,788 --> 00:08:33,638 You're on. 162 00:08:33,788 --> 00:08:34,988 Yeah! 163 00:08:35,138 --> 00:08:36,621 [Ava's theme playing] 164 00:08:36,905 --> 00:08:38,954 I love it. Hey, you're a smart guy. 165 00:08:39,121 --> 00:08:42,204 All right, all right, let's… let's dial back. 166 00:08:42,338 --> 00:08:43,488 Let's dial back a minute. 167 00:08:44,204 --> 00:08:45,738 Now, Miles. 168 00:08:46,171 --> 00:08:50,738 Look, truthfully, I don't know if this is the right move for you right now. 169 00:08:51,571 --> 00:08:54,454 But I also see how confident you are, 170 00:08:54,488 --> 00:08:57,088 and I know how badly you want to prove yourself. 171 00:08:58,121 --> 00:09:00,038 So, I'll allow it. 172 00:09:00,621 --> 00:09:05,288 Tonight you can face Ethan Page with your No. 1 Contendership on the line. 173 00:09:05,371 --> 00:09:06,421 [crowd clamoring] 174 00:09:06,571 --> 00:09:07,471 But… 175 00:09:08,555 --> 00:09:11,238 But that match is scheduled for later, 176 00:09:11,321 --> 00:09:12,954 because right now. 177 00:09:13,454 --> 00:09:15,038 Uh, Charlie, 178 00:09:15,571 --> 00:09:19,271 you actually have some pretty big business on your hand, remember? 179 00:09:20,088 --> 00:09:23,771 Because your match with the NXT champion Oba Femi, 180 00:09:24,305 --> 00:09:25,788 is right now. 181 00:09:25,921 --> 00:09:27,755 [crowd cheering] 182 00:09:27,838 --> 00:09:30,405 -[Oba's theme playing] -["Hands of Fate" by Def Rebel plays] 183 00:09:31,188 --> 00:09:32,171 [Vic] Oh! Book, 184 00:09:32,505 --> 00:09:34,871 let's get this thing fired up on a Tuesday. 185 00:09:34,905 --> 00:09:36,138 [Booker T] That man. 186 00:09:36,338 --> 00:09:37,388 Oh! Yes. 187 00:09:37,655 --> 00:09:43,305 No bread, no water, just mean. 188 00:09:43,405 --> 00:09:44,671 Here we go! 189 00:09:44,755 --> 00:09:46,938 [Vic] Wait a minute, Corey, did I hear this right? 190 00:09:47,821 --> 00:09:52,888 Myles Borne is gonna put up his No. 1 Contendership against Ethan Page? 191 00:09:52,971 --> 00:09:54,921 [Corey] You heard the same things, I did, Vic. 192 00:09:55,021 --> 00:09:57,688 That certainly appears to be the case, per Ava. 193 00:09:57,905 --> 00:10:00,188 The No. 1 Contendership is on the line. 194 00:10:00,355 --> 00:10:03,505 But right now, Charlie Dempsey, had better grit his teeth 195 00:10:03,588 --> 00:10:06,921 because boy, does he have a fight on his hands. 196 00:10:08,138 --> 00:10:09,288 [bell dings] 197 00:10:09,321 --> 00:10:12,971 [Mike] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 198 00:10:14,221 --> 00:10:17,788 On his way to the ring, weighing 310 pounds, 199 00:10:17,821 --> 00:10:21,038 he is the NXT Champion, 200 00:10:21,071 --> 00:10:26,204 Oba Femi! 201 00:10:26,238 --> 00:10:27,421 [crowd cheering] 202 00:10:28,055 --> 00:10:31,405 [Vic] Well, Charlie was shocked last week 203 00:10:32,338 --> 00:10:36,005 as he's looking across, Booker, at the NXT Champion 204 00:10:36,038 --> 00:10:39,438 -and Oba Femi looks ready to beast. -[bell dings] 205 00:10:39,471 --> 00:10:43,021 [Booker T] I can only wonder what's going through the mind right now 206 00:10:43,055 --> 00:10:45,821 of this young man, because he's in there with The Ruler. 207 00:10:45,855 --> 00:10:49,321 Oba Femi. Oh, yes, man. Big takedown. 208 00:10:49,355 --> 00:10:51,838 [Corey] I don't think anybody likes Charlie Dempsey's odds, 209 00:10:51,871 --> 00:10:55,521 but you can't take away the fact that Dempsey is an absolute technical wizard. 210 00:10:55,555 --> 00:10:59,371 If there's anyone on the roster who can use Oba's size and strength 211 00:10:59,405 --> 00:11:01,555 against the champ, it's Charlie Dempsey. 212 00:11:01,588 --> 00:11:03,671 [Booker T] Corey, I know you're just doing your job, 213 00:11:03,704 --> 00:11:06,888 and I appreciate that, okay? [laughs] 214 00:11:06,921 --> 00:11:08,688 [Vic] But, Booker, Oba can't be really happy 215 00:11:08,721 --> 00:11:12,038 with hearing Dempsey's plans to stretch him a week ago. 216 00:11:12,071 --> 00:11:13,471 That's gonna fire up the champion. 217 00:11:13,505 --> 00:11:15,055 [Booker T] I don't think it fired him up. 218 00:11:15,088 --> 00:11:17,321 I just think it pissed him off a little bit. 219 00:11:22,621 --> 00:11:24,488 [Vic] Oba Femi in control of this match. 220 00:11:24,521 --> 00:11:26,305 Dempsey, though, trying to turn things around. 221 00:11:26,338 --> 00:11:28,871 Is Charlie taking it to the NXT Champion, Oba Femi? 222 00:11:28,905 --> 00:11:30,688 [Booker T] You don't think it's a good strategy 223 00:11:30,721 --> 00:11:33,838 for Charlie Dempsey to test the cardio of the big man? 224 00:11:33,871 --> 00:11:35,038 You don't think that? 225 00:11:35,071 --> 00:11:38,605 [Vic] I see it's one way of looking at it, but again, it's Charlie Dempsey who-- 226 00:11:38,638 --> 00:11:39,688 [Corey] Oh, ho-ho-ho! 227 00:11:39,721 --> 00:11:42,188 [Vic] Just able now, trying to take down Oba again. 228 00:11:42,221 --> 00:11:44,621 This time he was. Into another submission. 229 00:11:44,655 --> 00:11:48,171 [Booker T] I call this man, Charlie Dempsey, the precision tactician. 230 00:11:48,204 --> 00:11:49,305 Look at the body language. 231 00:11:49,338 --> 00:11:52,105 [Vic] You both have changed my opinion on this match-up. 232 00:11:52,138 --> 00:11:54,621 [Corey] Booker has changed his tune since the opening bell. 233 00:11:55,271 --> 00:11:56,638 [Vic] I didn't want to say that. 234 00:11:56,671 --> 00:11:58,971 I wasn't going to go into that, but yes, you both, though. 235 00:11:59,005 --> 00:12:01,755 [Booker T] I'm looking at Charlie Dempsey, he came in with a strategy. 236 00:12:01,788 --> 00:12:03,071 Obviously, he's got a game plan. 237 00:12:03,105 --> 00:12:04,588 I like it. I like it a lot. 238 00:12:04,621 --> 00:12:07,088 [Vic] Switching back over, maybe looking for a triangle. 239 00:12:07,121 --> 00:12:09,421 And now it's Oba trying to overpower Dempsey. 240 00:12:09,454 --> 00:12:12,021 Dempsey doing a nice job of keeping that right shoulder off the mat. 241 00:12:12,055 --> 00:12:14,638 Our official in great position. 242 00:12:14,671 --> 00:12:15,954 -The roller. -[Corey] Whoa! 243 00:12:15,988 --> 00:12:18,621 [Vic] Whoa! Whoa! Slithering down the back. 244 00:12:18,655 --> 00:12:20,505 Trying to take down Oba. 245 00:12:20,538 --> 00:12:23,421 And again, at 6'6", over 300 pounds, 246 00:12:23,454 --> 00:12:26,204 overpowering Dempsey, and big [indistinct]. 247 00:12:26,238 --> 00:12:28,305 [Booker T] Oh, baby! Oh, baby! 248 00:12:28,338 --> 00:12:29,454 -[Vic] Wow! -[Booker T] Wow! 249 00:12:29,488 --> 00:12:32,721 [Corey] Launched into the lights was Charlie Dempsey. 250 00:12:32,755 --> 00:12:35,204 -But you've got to credit Dempsey. -[Vic] You do. 251 00:12:35,238 --> 00:12:37,588 You want to talk about the landscape of NXT, Graves. 252 00:12:37,621 --> 00:12:41,871 Isn't Myles Borne proof that the landscape is indeed shifting here at NXT? 253 00:12:41,905 --> 00:12:43,338 [Corey] Potentially could be the case. 254 00:12:43,371 --> 00:12:46,938 I mean, every opportunity could be a career-altering opportunity. 255 00:12:46,971 --> 00:12:49,788 Every time you have a chance to step in the ring here in NXT, 256 00:12:49,821 --> 00:12:53,321 it's a chance to attract the eyeballs of the WWE Universe, 257 00:12:53,355 --> 00:12:55,221 to take your career to the next level. 258 00:12:55,255 --> 00:12:56,688 Everyone knows that now. 259 00:12:56,721 --> 00:12:58,005 [Vic] The topic of championships, 260 00:12:58,038 --> 00:13:01,088 Trick, Hendry will sign the TNA title match contract. 261 00:13:01,121 --> 00:13:04,805 First time ever, the TNA world title will be defended on WWE programming. 262 00:13:04,838 --> 00:13:06,704 It happens at Battleground. 263 00:13:06,738 --> 00:13:11,121 And, Booker, how significant is that moment tonight going to be? 264 00:13:11,155 --> 00:13:13,571 [Booker T] It's definitely gonna be a huge moment. 265 00:13:13,605 --> 00:13:16,038 But I gotta go back to this match right now. 266 00:13:16,071 --> 00:13:19,105 I'm looking at Charlie Dempsey and I'm watching his body language. 267 00:13:19,138 --> 00:13:23,021 This dude is really doing some really good work. 268 00:13:23,055 --> 00:13:26,405 I mean, staying this close to this big man for this long, 269 00:13:26,438 --> 00:13:28,538 you got to give him a lot of credit. 270 00:13:28,571 --> 00:13:30,771 [Vic] You talk about Myles Borne here on the outside. 271 00:13:30,805 --> 00:13:33,738 Do you think Charlie doesn't believe in Myles? 272 00:13:33,771 --> 00:13:37,238 Doesn't believe Myles is ready for that NXT Championship match? 273 00:13:37,271 --> 00:13:39,721 [Booker T] Trying to put himself in that match at Battleground, 274 00:13:39,755 --> 00:13:41,655 I'm thinking Charlie Dempsey is thinking about 275 00:13:41,688 --> 00:13:43,571 the two things talk about all the time. 276 00:13:43,605 --> 00:13:44,438 Checks-- 277 00:13:44,471 --> 00:13:46,671 -[Corey] Cover, cover… -[Vic] Hook of the leg. 278 00:13:46,704 --> 00:13:47,538 And a kick-out. 279 00:13:47,571 --> 00:13:49,721 [Booker T] Whether he win the match in Battleground or not, 280 00:13:49,755 --> 00:13:51,688 that's a huge check, bro. Trust me, I know. 281 00:13:51,721 --> 00:13:53,105 [Vic] Looking for another submission. 282 00:13:53,138 --> 00:13:55,938 And now, right again in front of Myles Borne. 283 00:13:55,971 --> 00:13:57,571 To the point you both have… 284 00:13:57,605 --> 00:13:58,605 [Booker T] Beautiful work. 285 00:13:58,638 --> 00:14:02,138 [Vic] …brilliantly brought up, Myles Borne is learning some weak spots, 286 00:14:02,171 --> 00:14:04,954 also learning to see how Charlie has taken it to Oba. 287 00:14:04,988 --> 00:14:06,805 What's working and what's not. 288 00:14:06,838 --> 00:14:08,971 [Corey] It's gonna be a very different scenario for Myles. 289 00:14:09,005 --> 00:14:12,605 Charlie Dempsey has a distinct experience advantage 290 00:14:12,638 --> 00:14:14,171 over the Number One Contender. 291 00:14:14,204 --> 00:14:17,555 [Vic] Dempsey got those knees up back to the left elbow of Oba Femi. 292 00:14:17,588 --> 00:14:18,921 Dempsey going right back in-- 293 00:14:18,954 --> 00:14:21,471 -[Corey] Wow! Woah! -[Vic] Off the German. 294 00:14:21,505 --> 00:14:23,204 Shoulders down, near fall. 295 00:14:23,238 --> 00:14:26,121 If Charlie Dempsey can pin Oba Femi, 296 00:14:26,155 --> 00:14:29,838 he puts himself in championship contention after Battleground, 297 00:14:29,871 --> 00:14:31,238 and going in for another submission. 298 00:14:31,271 --> 00:14:34,438 [Booker T] This truly is a master class right here from Charlie Dempsey. 299 00:14:34,471 --> 00:14:36,571 Some of the best work I've seen all year. 300 00:14:36,604 --> 00:14:40,155 [Vic] Trying to break the hold, and look, transitions from one arm to the other arm. 301 00:14:40,188 --> 00:14:42,354 If at first you don't succeed, try again. 302 00:14:42,388 --> 00:14:43,854 And that looks like a short scissors. 303 00:14:43,888 --> 00:14:47,104 [Corey] The short-arm scissors is an agonizing position for Oba Femi. 304 00:14:48,171 --> 00:14:49,938 [Vic] Oba trying to navigate his way free, 305 00:14:49,971 --> 00:14:52,104 and again, his hands are grass, though, Booker. 306 00:14:52,138 --> 00:14:54,055 [Booker T] Right now, he's [continues indistinctly] 307 00:14:54,088 --> 00:14:57,188 [Vic] Shoulders down, and instead of just kicking out, 308 00:14:57,221 --> 00:14:58,704 -breaking the hold. -[Booker T] Oh, baby. 309 00:14:58,738 --> 00:15:00,854 -[Vic] Oba powers… -[Booker T] You got to be kidding me. 310 00:15:00,888 --> 00:15:02,871 -[Vic] …Dempsey. -[Booker T] You got to be kidding me. 311 00:15:02,905 --> 00:15:04,505 [Corey] That is scary. 312 00:15:04,538 --> 00:15:07,655 [Vic] Think about Oba Femi, in two years, Breakout Tournament winner, 313 00:15:07,688 --> 00:15:12,104 longest-reigning North American Champion, Iron Survivor, NXT Champion, 314 00:15:12,138 --> 00:15:15,188 doesn't back down, and this has turned into a slugfest. 315 00:15:15,221 --> 00:15:17,204 [Corey] But Charlie Dempsey, not backing down, either. 316 00:15:17,238 --> 00:15:20,354 Exchanging heavy artillery with The Ruler. 317 00:15:20,388 --> 00:15:23,338 Oba gets the upper hand for the moment, Dempsey is reeling. 318 00:15:23,371 --> 00:15:26,988 [Vic] Another big European uppercut, rocking Dempsey. 319 00:15:27,021 --> 00:15:29,604 And now that power, back in display, 320 00:15:29,638 --> 00:15:31,571 chucking Dempsey. 321 00:15:31,604 --> 00:15:34,038 And I just looked up at Myles Borne from the monitor. 322 00:15:34,071 --> 00:15:35,788 It's still unreal to think that Ethan Page 323 00:15:35,821 --> 00:15:38,788 was able to slither his way into a match tonight, 324 00:15:38,821 --> 00:15:42,555 to possibly have an NXT Championship match of his own at Battleground. 325 00:15:42,588 --> 00:15:45,104 [Corey] Look at the bright side, it could be preparation. 326 00:15:45,138 --> 00:15:48,471 Because if Myles Borne becomes NXT Champion at Battleground, 327 00:15:48,505 --> 00:15:51,371 he's going to have a very, very full schedule on his hands. 328 00:15:52,221 --> 00:15:54,038 And now Oba, 329 00:15:54,071 --> 00:15:56,471 -just tossing again, Booker… -[Corey] Woah! 330 00:15:56,505 --> 00:15:57,588 [Vic] …Charlie Dempsey. 331 00:15:57,621 --> 00:16:00,555 [Booker T] I think this might be the beginning of the end right here. 332 00:16:00,588 --> 00:16:05,871 [Vic] You can say that one more time, because this is a fall from grace. 333 00:16:06,405 --> 00:16:08,255 Into the cover goes Oba. 334 00:16:08,288 --> 00:16:10,521 -And Femi with an appetizer… -[bell dings] 335 00:16:10,555 --> 00:16:12,238 …before Battleground. 336 00:16:12,271 --> 00:16:13,405 ["Hands Of Fate" playing] 337 00:16:13,438 --> 00:16:17,588 [Mike] Here is your winner, the champion, 338 00:16:17,621 --> 00:16:21,138 Oba Femi! 339 00:16:21,171 --> 00:16:25,104 [Corey] The question remains, did Myles Borne learn enough 340 00:16:25,138 --> 00:16:30,371 from Charlie Dempsey's failure to dethrone Oba Femi tonight? 341 00:16:30,405 --> 00:16:33,505 And if he is still Number One Contender come battleground, 342 00:16:33,538 --> 00:16:35,505 -Myles has what it takes to win? -[bell dings] 343 00:16:36,238 --> 00:16:37,905 [Vic] A lot of questions on the plate. 344 00:16:37,938 --> 00:16:40,488 Is Myles looking into his future? 345 00:16:40,521 --> 00:16:43,954 As of now, he faces Oba Femi at Battleground. 346 00:16:43,988 --> 00:16:46,038 Borne puts his Number One Contendership 347 00:16:46,071 --> 00:16:49,071 up against Ethan Page, though, later tonight. 348 00:16:52,838 --> 00:16:54,438 I appreciate you having my back last week. 349 00:16:54,471 --> 00:16:56,238 Absolutely. That's what friends are for, right? 350 00:16:56,271 --> 00:16:57,988 I saw Jaida coming in with another hip attack, 351 00:16:58,021 --> 00:17:00,038 -I couldn't just sit there-- -[indistinct shouting] 352 00:17:00,071 --> 00:17:01,088 [Thea] Oh, Tatum! 353 00:17:01,121 --> 00:17:03,071 -Tatum! Tatum! -Tatum… 354 00:17:03,104 --> 00:17:04,238 What are you doing? 355 00:17:04,271 --> 00:17:06,371 -Tatum, stop! -[shouting indistinctly] 356 00:17:10,254 --> 00:17:13,721 Oh, look, the two new best friends, huh? 357 00:17:13,754 --> 00:17:14,921 [chuckles] 358 00:17:14,954 --> 00:17:18,555 Thea, you say, "This grown-ass woman," 359 00:17:18,588 --> 00:17:20,688 but you can't do anything alone. 360 00:17:20,721 --> 00:17:21,655 [laughs] 361 00:17:21,688 --> 00:17:24,655 And I have… nothing! 362 00:17:24,688 --> 00:17:27,504 I literally have lost everything and everyone. 363 00:17:27,538 --> 00:17:29,321 I can't take this betrayal anymore. 364 00:17:29,354 --> 00:17:30,271 And you… 365 00:17:31,104 --> 00:17:32,388 You're the worst kind. 366 00:17:33,371 --> 00:17:34,655 She's your friend, yeah? 367 00:17:35,305 --> 00:17:38,288 She's just gonna leave you because that's what friends do, right, Thea Hale? 368 00:17:38,321 --> 00:17:39,838 They just betray you. 369 00:17:39,871 --> 00:17:41,205 Did they just leave you. 370 00:17:41,238 --> 00:17:42,238 Ava! 371 00:17:42,271 --> 00:17:43,471 I think… 372 00:17:44,838 --> 00:17:46,004 ["Strictly Business" playing] 373 00:17:46,038 --> 00:17:48,488 [Vic] Paxley's got a lot on her mind these days. 374 00:17:48,521 --> 00:17:51,254 ♪ It's all about the business. Ha ♪ 375 00:17:59,621 --> 00:18:00,738 [bell dings] 376 00:18:00,771 --> 00:18:04,921 [Mike] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 377 00:18:04,955 --> 00:18:09,721 Introducing first, weighing in at 240 pounds, 378 00:18:09,754 --> 00:18:12,671 The Don of NXT, 379 00:18:12,705 --> 00:18:16,805 Tony D'Angelo! 380 00:18:16,838 --> 00:18:17,771 [yells] 381 00:18:17,805 --> 00:18:19,388 [Vic] Hard to disagree with you, Graves, 382 00:18:19,421 --> 00:18:22,254 but there is a lot on the mind of this man. 383 00:18:22,288 --> 00:18:24,171 It might be good to unleash some anger. 384 00:18:24,205 --> 00:18:26,288 D'Angelo, Wes Lee, next. 385 00:18:29,921 --> 00:18:31,438 Ethan, my man. 386 00:18:31,988 --> 00:18:34,938 Wow. You really are heartless, huh? 387 00:18:36,054 --> 00:18:37,838 It's bad enough I lived rent-free in your head, 388 00:18:37,871 --> 00:18:40,155 but now you had to go and ruin Myles moment as well. 389 00:18:40,754 --> 00:18:42,521 It seems to me that you really do love 390 00:18:42,554 --> 00:18:44,721 raining on people's parade around here, huh? 391 00:18:44,754 --> 00:18:46,788 Oh. I really do, Ricky. 392 00:18:47,288 --> 00:18:51,371 I get immense pleasure in taking people's moments from them. 393 00:18:51,405 --> 00:18:54,538 To be honest, I thought you would have figured that out by now. 394 00:18:54,571 --> 00:18:56,888 I know I said that we'd be picking this up later. 395 00:18:56,921 --> 00:18:59,488 But, Ricky, later is not right now. 396 00:18:59,521 --> 00:19:01,738 There's a championship match at Battleground 397 00:19:01,771 --> 00:19:04,221 that desperately needs all ego in it. 398 00:19:04,738 --> 00:19:09,988 So I can win the championship, and afterwards, restore balance in NXT. 399 00:19:10,021 --> 00:19:12,705 So you can go back to playing second fiddle to me. 400 00:19:13,971 --> 00:19:16,304 [scoffs] And good luck with that. 401 00:19:20,455 --> 00:19:22,038 [Vic] That Number One Contendership match. 402 00:19:22,071 --> 00:19:25,888 Page, Borne, still to come live, tonight. 403 00:19:31,221 --> 00:19:32,671 [Mike] And his opponent, 404 00:19:32,705 --> 00:19:35,638 accompanied by Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe, 405 00:19:35,671 --> 00:19:38,554 weighing in at 178 pounds, 406 00:19:38,588 --> 00:19:41,438 Wes Lee! 407 00:19:41,471 --> 00:19:46,421 [Vic] Well, for Wes Lee and his crew, they are ready to make an impact. 408 00:19:48,855 --> 00:19:52,121 Yo, tonight is going to be the final nail in the coffin 409 00:19:52,155 --> 00:19:55,438 of the once, oh, so powerful D'Angelo Family. 410 00:19:56,238 --> 00:20:00,238 You see, look, my time here at NXT, I have learned that it's all about time. 411 00:20:00,271 --> 00:20:03,338 When to strike and when to make those money moves. 412 00:20:03,371 --> 00:20:06,738 Tyson, Tyriek and I have been patiently waiting long enough, 413 00:20:06,771 --> 00:20:09,321 and now, it's time for The High Ryze 414 00:20:10,638 --> 00:20:12,271 to ascend to the top of NXT. 415 00:20:13,721 --> 00:20:16,304 [Booker T] Talk about somebody that's grown up, man. 416 00:20:16,338 --> 00:20:18,955 Like I said, back to my point, Rumble, 417 00:20:18,988 --> 00:20:22,521 young man, Rumble. Oh, yes! 418 00:20:22,554 --> 00:20:27,121 [Joseph] Graves, how can Tony even be focused on anything right now? 419 00:20:27,155 --> 00:20:30,671 [Graves] Listen, I don't even understand why Tony's out here competing, 420 00:20:30,705 --> 00:20:33,488 the guy's got a lot on his plate, even more on his mind. 421 00:20:33,521 --> 00:20:36,405 And he's dealing with a high-caliber athlete like Wes Lee. 422 00:20:36,438 --> 00:20:38,771 This is not a smart decision for Tony D'Angelo. 423 00:20:38,804 --> 00:20:41,688 [Joseph] Booker, you and I have seen a lot of matches from Tony D'Angelo. 424 00:20:41,721 --> 00:20:42,955 A lot of matches from Wes Lee. 425 00:20:42,988 --> 00:20:45,638 I don't think you would have trouble agreeing with me here. 426 00:20:45,671 --> 00:20:49,038 They are two of the most decorated champions in NXT history. 427 00:20:49,071 --> 00:20:51,588 Both Tag Team Champions both North American Champions. 428 00:20:51,621 --> 00:20:54,138 Tony, Heritage Cup Champion, Lee won the Dusty Cup. 429 00:20:54,171 --> 00:20:56,371 Neither of them, though, have ever held the NXT title. 430 00:20:56,405 --> 00:21:01,038 My question, Book, who is closer to checking that NXT title off their list? 431 00:21:01,071 --> 00:21:02,321 Maybe after Battleground. 432 00:21:02,355 --> 00:21:04,771 [Booker T] You gotta wonder, because Tony D 433 00:21:04,804 --> 00:21:08,105 has definitely got to be in a certain place in his head right now 434 00:21:08,138 --> 00:21:10,254 because things aren't going right for him, 435 00:21:10,288 --> 00:21:12,771 but on the other hand, this young man, Wes Lee, 436 00:21:12,804 --> 00:21:14,888 the mentorship he's been putting down 437 00:21:14,921 --> 00:21:17,471 as well as the in-ring acumen, he's been awesome. 438 00:21:17,504 --> 00:21:18,821 You got to give it to him. 439 00:21:18,855 --> 00:21:20,855 [Joseph] I like what you said about Tony D'Angelo. 440 00:21:20,888 --> 00:21:23,121 Back to you, Graves, look, there is no Rizzo. 441 00:21:23,155 --> 00:21:25,888 We haven't heard from Luca since he went to the desert. 442 00:21:25,921 --> 00:21:29,388 Well, as you know, there's no more underboss in the life of The Don. 443 00:21:29,421 --> 00:21:31,838 [Graves] That's got to be difficult for D'Angelo 444 00:21:31,871 --> 00:21:33,821 to focus on much of anything right now, 445 00:21:33,855 --> 00:21:36,955 let alone, being able to defeat someone as talented as Wes Lee. 446 00:21:36,988 --> 00:21:40,121 Not to mention Wes Lee's got backup on the outside of the ring. 447 00:21:40,155 --> 00:21:43,088 The High Ryze looking to stack W's to build a foundation. 448 00:21:43,121 --> 00:21:46,371 [Joseph] I love what Graves just said, because when I look at it, 449 00:21:46,921 --> 00:21:49,621 how does Tony have to recalculate his strategy in each match, 450 00:21:49,655 --> 00:21:52,738 -knowing that he doesn't have backup? -[Booker T] Let me tell you right now, 451 00:21:52,771 --> 00:21:55,121 Tony D needs to understand he has a target on his back. 452 00:21:55,155 --> 00:21:56,304 I wouldn't be surprised-- 453 00:21:56,338 --> 00:21:57,571 [all exclaiming] 454 00:21:57,605 --> 00:22:01,054 I wouldn't be surprised if Stacks did put a hit on him. 455 00:22:02,121 --> 00:22:05,071 [Joseph] Look at these uppercuts coming from The Don. 456 00:22:05,105 --> 00:22:08,004 Look at the bright side, this is an opportunity for The Don 457 00:22:08,038 --> 00:22:11,821 to unleash some aggression, some pent up anger, some frustration. 458 00:22:12,738 --> 00:22:16,004 I'm just learning right now from the desk of our general manager. 459 00:22:16,038 --> 00:22:18,838 This one is official, Tatum Paxley, Thea Hail. 460 00:22:18,871 --> 00:22:21,021 But what a matchup we have here right now. 461 00:22:21,054 --> 00:22:23,921 [Booker T] Wes Lee, right there just took a big shot. 462 00:22:23,955 --> 00:22:27,304 But I feel like he's luring Tony D in 463 00:22:27,338 --> 00:22:29,021 to drop the boom on him. 464 00:22:29,054 --> 00:22:30,988 I've seen some… No. 465 00:22:31,021 --> 00:22:34,855 [Joseph] Tony D just drop the boom wham and the bam on Wes Lee. 466 00:22:34,888 --> 00:22:36,971 [Booker T] Gotta be slipping right there. 467 00:22:37,871 --> 00:22:39,488 [Joseph] Graves, you were right. 468 00:22:39,521 --> 00:22:42,938 Maybe that pent up frustration, maybe this match is good for The Don. 469 00:22:42,971 --> 00:22:45,171 [Graves] If D'Angelo is able to channel his frustration, 470 00:22:45,205 --> 00:22:46,771 not let it get the best of him. 471 00:22:46,804 --> 00:22:50,538 Took his eye off the ball there for just a moment, and it didn't backfire. 472 00:22:50,571 --> 00:22:52,221 But that's playing with fire. 473 00:22:52,254 --> 00:22:53,955 [Joseph] You got to wonder… Hey! 474 00:22:53,988 --> 00:22:57,254 We've seen Tyson and Tyriek now stick their nose in this matchup, 475 00:22:57,288 --> 00:23:00,304 -and it hasn't stopped The Don. -[Booker T] …talking about? 476 00:23:00,338 --> 00:23:03,155 [Joseph] What do you mean? Did you not see what happened? 477 00:23:03,188 --> 00:23:06,321 Look at the monitor. What are you doing? Where's your glasses? 478 00:23:06,355 --> 00:23:07,688 …respect me in my ring! 479 00:23:08,371 --> 00:23:09,871 Fly pelican fly. 480 00:23:11,721 --> 00:23:13,355 [Joseph] Uh-oh! 481 00:23:13,388 --> 00:23:15,871 -Just sent Lee into… -You're good. We got you. 482 00:23:15,905 --> 00:23:18,821 [Joseph] …into Tyson and Tyriek, who caught their mentor, 483 00:23:18,855 --> 00:23:20,455 their friend, Wes Lee. 484 00:23:22,521 --> 00:23:24,688 D'Angelo wiping out the field. 485 00:23:24,721 --> 00:23:29,571 And it's The Don, who, right now is standing tall on NXT. 486 00:23:29,605 --> 00:23:31,504 [crowd cheering] 487 00:23:36,271 --> 00:23:39,571 [Joseph] Wes Lee has taken control of this matchup. 488 00:23:39,605 --> 00:23:42,521 So, Book, when it comes to Wes Lee, you love what he's done 489 00:23:42,554 --> 00:23:46,521 as a mentor to Tyriek and Tyson, collectively known now as High Ryze, 490 00:23:46,554 --> 00:23:50,071 [Booker T] I mean, you go back… Oh! Wow, good shot there. 491 00:23:50,105 --> 00:23:53,004 Go back a couple of weeks ago, Wes Lee versus Inamura, 492 00:23:53,038 --> 00:23:56,938 that was a job that he could have easy relegated to Tyson or Tyriek. 493 00:23:56,971 --> 00:23:59,671 But he said, "No. Let me go out here and show you guys 494 00:23:59,705 --> 00:24:02,254 how to do the job and how to get the job done." 495 00:24:02,288 --> 00:24:04,004 That's what this man is all about. 496 00:24:04,038 --> 00:24:07,588 You lost your family and you're about to lose your Donship. 497 00:24:07,621 --> 00:24:12,288 The next Don will be Channing "Stacks" Lor-- 498 00:24:12,321 --> 00:24:13,788 [crowd cheering] 499 00:24:13,821 --> 00:24:15,588 [Booker T] Oh… Did you hear that? 500 00:24:16,338 --> 00:24:19,138 -[Joseph] Booker was right. -[Booker T] Did you hear it? 501 00:24:19,171 --> 00:24:21,238 [Joseph] I heard it, I don't necessarily believe it. 502 00:24:21,271 --> 00:24:24,121 But that just fired up Tony D'Angelo. 503 00:24:24,155 --> 00:24:26,338 Graves is almost stunned here, sitting next to me 504 00:24:26,371 --> 00:24:28,455 as Wes Lee lifelessly falls to the floor. 505 00:24:28,488 --> 00:24:30,421 [Graves] I think Wes got a little overconfident. 506 00:24:30,455 --> 00:24:34,788 He started talking before the job was finished and it fired up The Don. 507 00:24:34,821 --> 00:24:36,238 And you got to wonder, 508 00:24:36,271 --> 00:24:40,038 Was it Stacks who Wes Lee was talking to last week on the phone? 509 00:24:40,071 --> 00:24:41,288 [crowd exclaims] 510 00:24:41,321 --> 00:24:44,205 [Graves] Tyson and Tyriek taken out by D'Angelo. 511 00:24:44,238 --> 00:24:46,054 [Joseph] D'Angelo is seeing Red. 512 00:24:46,088 --> 00:24:48,188 There's no way to second guess it now. 513 00:24:48,221 --> 00:24:51,054 Tony D'Angelo has to be looking and seeing Stacks 514 00:24:51,088 --> 00:24:53,321 and everybody that's walking around the ring. 515 00:24:53,355 --> 00:24:57,038 But Lee from behind, rolling up, shoulders down, feet on the rope 516 00:24:57,071 --> 00:24:59,605 and still able to power out was D'Angelo. 517 00:24:59,638 --> 00:25:02,088 [Graves] Wes Lee tried to steal this one superkick 518 00:25:02,121 --> 00:25:04,571 right under the chin of Tony D. 519 00:25:04,605 --> 00:25:05,955 The Don is reeling. 520 00:25:07,371 --> 00:25:10,888 [Joseph] Lee got caught, overhead belly-the-belly. 521 00:25:10,921 --> 00:25:12,105 [crowd exclaims] 522 00:25:13,138 --> 00:25:16,721 [Graves] But did The Don empty the tank with that last effort? 523 00:25:16,754 --> 00:25:18,788 Was that all D'Angelo had left? 524 00:25:18,821 --> 00:25:22,521 [Joseph] Think about everything that Tony has been going through physically 525 00:25:22,554 --> 00:25:26,421 in this matchup, mentally, emotionally over the last several weeks, 526 00:25:26,455 --> 00:25:29,105 dating all the way back to WrestleMania Saturday 527 00:25:29,138 --> 00:25:32,188 and Stand & Deliver to put all that in perspective, 528 00:25:32,221 --> 00:25:35,471 to come out swinging, to fight not only for himself 529 00:25:35,504 --> 00:25:37,754 but for whatever the family he may have left. 530 00:25:37,788 --> 00:25:40,205 [Booker T] He's definitely fighting a good fight right now. 531 00:25:40,238 --> 00:25:41,254 Give him a lot of credit. 532 00:25:41,288 --> 00:25:44,171 But like you said, you got to wonder what Tony D's head is. 533 00:25:44,205 --> 00:25:46,471 Is he just fighting on adrenaline? Is that it? 534 00:25:46,504 --> 00:25:48,905 [Joseph] Graves, you said it time and time again. 535 00:25:48,938 --> 00:25:51,338 Adrenaline will make a man do crazy things. 536 00:25:51,371 --> 00:25:54,071 [Graves] That's what we're seeing before our very eyes. 537 00:25:54,105 --> 00:25:57,221 The Don fighting through the pain, channeling all of his anger, 538 00:25:57,254 --> 00:25:58,988 all of his frustration on Wes Lee. 539 00:26:00,355 --> 00:26:03,804 [Joseph] And another powerslam from D'Angelo. 540 00:26:03,838 --> 00:26:06,054 Into the cover, hook of the leg. 541 00:26:06,088 --> 00:26:09,205 Wes Lee showing you the resiliency 542 00:26:09,238 --> 00:26:12,371 that has made him a champion here in NXT before 543 00:26:12,405 --> 00:26:15,138 and one day will make him a champion again. 544 00:26:15,171 --> 00:26:17,971 But for Tony D'Angelo, it is not about championships. 545 00:26:20,271 --> 00:26:22,605 Staring a hole through Wes Lee. 546 00:26:22,638 --> 00:26:24,671 [Graves] Maybe that's the problem, Vic. 547 00:26:24,705 --> 00:26:27,504 It should be about checks and championships all the time. 548 00:26:27,538 --> 00:26:31,004 Not your family, not your friends. Not who you ride down the road with. 549 00:26:31,038 --> 00:26:33,571 -Big kick by Wes Lee. -[Joseph] Dropping D'Angelo. 550 00:26:33,605 --> 00:26:36,238 -[Booker T] How many times? -[Vic] You say it all the time, Booker. 551 00:26:36,271 --> 00:26:38,655 I know. But now it's Wes Lee looking for the Kardiak Kick! 552 00:26:38,688 --> 00:26:42,588 He got speared falling into the cover but D'Angelo got up. 553 00:26:42,621 --> 00:26:44,338 D'Angelo wants to send a message-- 554 00:26:44,371 --> 00:26:45,905 -[Stacks] Hey, T. -[Joseph] Holy! 555 00:26:45,938 --> 00:26:46,921 [Stacks] T. 556 00:26:47,871 --> 00:26:48,788 Look familiar? 557 00:26:49,955 --> 00:26:50,871 Yeah, it does. 558 00:26:51,588 --> 00:26:53,855 Course I know where the Rizzo safehouse is. 559 00:26:57,271 --> 00:26:58,321 [Stacks chuckles] 560 00:27:00,138 --> 00:27:02,804 [Joseph] Tony D'Angelo caught off guard. Kardiak Kick. 561 00:27:02,838 --> 00:27:05,905 I can't believe Stacks and what he just said. Into the cover. 562 00:27:05,938 --> 00:27:08,138 We still got a match going on. And Wes Lee… 563 00:27:08,171 --> 00:27:09,021 [bell dings] 564 00:27:09,054 --> 00:27:11,888 [Stacks] You and I have known each other for a long time. 565 00:27:11,921 --> 00:27:13,804 Put a lot of people in the safehouse with you… 566 00:27:13,838 --> 00:27:15,321 [Rome] Here is your winner, Wes Lee… 567 00:27:15,355 --> 00:27:18,155 You always told me, "Think like The Don." Well, now I am. 568 00:27:19,938 --> 00:27:22,004 I think I'm gonna go pay Rizzo a visit. 569 00:27:23,388 --> 00:27:27,105 [Graves] Lee, off the distraction. Just pinned Tony D'Angelo-- 570 00:27:27,138 --> 00:27:29,705 [Joseph] Did you hear what Stacks just said, Graves? 571 00:27:30,705 --> 00:27:32,621 D'Angelo feels the same way. 572 00:27:36,538 --> 00:27:38,721 Well, there is the NXT Women's Champion. 573 00:27:38,754 --> 00:27:41,421 As we try to remain focused on what's going on. 574 00:27:41,455 --> 00:27:44,405 We will hear from the Dark Angel, live, next. 575 00:27:50,121 --> 00:27:52,471 -[Price] From the mud we rose… -[Nima] Mm-hmm. 576 00:27:53,905 --> 00:27:55,571 From the dirt and the pain. 577 00:27:57,338 --> 00:27:59,971 We ain't just a storm, we're the thunder and rain. 578 00:28:00,004 --> 00:28:02,338 ♪ This is not for the block ♪ 579 00:28:02,371 --> 00:28:04,988 ♪ This is for people Trying to think out of the box ♪ 580 00:28:05,705 --> 00:28:09,471 Our strengths and our struggles ain't something you hear about is failure. 581 00:28:10,171 --> 00:28:13,155 ♪ This is for my fans Trying to get ends to meet ♪ 582 00:28:13,188 --> 00:28:16,504 So, yeah, the return of Lucien and I can only mean sink or swim 583 00:28:16,538 --> 00:28:19,271 for the entire tag team division. [speaks in Spanish] 584 00:28:19,304 --> 00:28:22,238 [in English] 'Cause we ain't guards and we ain't saving no lives. 585 00:28:22,271 --> 00:28:24,855 ♪ Dark clouds keep coming like a curse Or a hex ♪ 586 00:28:24,888 --> 00:28:27,738 OTM 'bout to pull all them under. 587 00:28:27,771 --> 00:28:30,121 ♪ Real hustlers don't fly, stay invested ♪ 588 00:28:30,155 --> 00:28:32,838 ♪ Seen guys stick their spots And resurrected ♪ 589 00:28:32,871 --> 00:28:35,221 -To every team that can hear my voice… -Let 'em know. 590 00:28:35,254 --> 00:28:39,671 Listen carefully, once we're back in that ring, it's the end of your game. 591 00:28:40,371 --> 00:28:43,171 ♪ Get in before all y'all Get out the box ♪ 592 00:28:44,955 --> 00:28:47,205 [crowd cheering] 593 00:28:48,371 --> 00:28:49,888 [electricity crackling] 594 00:28:57,938 --> 00:28:59,588 ["Bury Me" playing] 595 00:28:59,621 --> 00:29:01,605 [crowd cheering] 596 00:29:11,921 --> 00:29:14,388 [Rome] Ladies and gentlemen, 597 00:29:14,421 --> 00:29:19,905 please welcome the NXT Women's Champion. 598 00:29:20,605 --> 00:29:25,038 Stephanie Vaquer. 599 00:29:27,155 --> 00:29:28,438 [Booker T] That's right. 600 00:29:29,171 --> 00:29:30,338 Stand up! 601 00:29:31,054 --> 00:29:32,088 Stand up! 602 00:29:33,355 --> 00:29:37,821 [Joseph] The Dark Angel is here on NXT. 603 00:29:37,855 --> 00:29:40,121 [crowd chanting "That's our queen"] 604 00:29:52,421 --> 00:29:54,088 [crowd continues cheering] 605 00:29:58,571 --> 00:30:00,471 [crowd chanting] La Primera! 606 00:30:05,304 --> 00:30:10,321 Last week, Jordynne become the number one contender 607 00:30:10,355 --> 00:30:15,438 for my NXT Women's Championship at Battleground. 608 00:30:19,304 --> 00:30:22,671 I have respect for Jordynne's journey. 609 00:30:23,438 --> 00:30:29,588 She was of the top of TNA. 610 00:30:30,438 --> 00:30:32,421 And now TNA. 611 00:30:33,455 --> 00:30:38,271 And now she wants to ascend the top of NXT. 612 00:30:47,671 --> 00:30:49,388 [speaking Spanish] 613 00:30:52,121 --> 00:30:53,905 [crowd cheering] 614 00:30:54,621 --> 00:30:56,638 ["The Chosen" by Def Rebel plays] 615 00:31:03,504 --> 00:31:05,538 [Corey, in English] How's this for an interruption? 616 00:31:06,771 --> 00:31:09,921 Jacy Jayne on the left, Fallon Henley on the right. 617 00:31:09,955 --> 00:31:12,338 Fatal Influence is in the house. 618 00:31:13,588 --> 00:31:18,321 Gosh, it must be nice to be on top of the world. 619 00:31:19,304 --> 00:31:22,071 I mean, everyone and their mom loves Stephanie Vaquer. 620 00:31:22,105 --> 00:31:23,438 Am I right, guys? 621 00:31:23,471 --> 00:31:25,338 [crowd cheering] 622 00:31:27,571 --> 00:31:32,371 Hell, you've been on top ever since you got here. 623 00:31:36,071 --> 00:31:39,254 You truly are one of a kind. 624 00:31:41,371 --> 00:31:44,238 But you see, that's exactly what's going to make 625 00:31:44,271 --> 00:31:46,538 your downfall that much sweeter. 626 00:31:47,738 --> 00:31:51,371 And sure, you were the infamous double champion, 627 00:31:52,804 --> 00:31:55,788 the NXT women's North American champion. 628 00:31:55,821 --> 00:31:59,888 But you and Fallon must both know what a great feeling it is 629 00:31:59,921 --> 00:32:01,588 to win that championship. 630 00:32:02,088 --> 00:32:03,271 Me? [scoffs] 631 00:32:03,721 --> 00:32:05,188 I can't relate. 632 00:32:05,471 --> 00:32:08,355 But since you did pin Fallon 633 00:32:08,388 --> 00:32:10,905 and beat her to win the North American Championship-- 634 00:32:10,938 --> 00:32:12,088 She did. 635 00:32:12,238 --> 00:32:17,004 She also beat Giulia to become the NXT women's champion. 636 00:32:17,038 --> 00:32:18,738 So, what's your point, Jacy? 637 00:32:18,855 --> 00:32:23,938 My point is I don't think this is going to last much longer. 638 00:32:23,971 --> 00:32:25,621 -Well, I agree with you there. -Yeah. 639 00:32:25,938 --> 00:32:29,705 You see, NXT is Fatal Influence's world, 640 00:32:29,738 --> 00:32:33,121 a world that you definitely don't belong in. 641 00:32:33,605 --> 00:32:34,905 And just think about it. 642 00:32:35,071 --> 00:32:38,754 How ironic would it be if Fatal Influence were the ones 643 00:32:38,788 --> 00:32:41,921 to take the NXT Women's Championship off your hands? 644 00:32:41,955 --> 00:32:43,905 [sirens] 645 00:32:44,338 --> 00:32:46,938 [Vic] Looks like the party just got bigger. 646 00:32:47,538 --> 00:32:49,171 ["Thicc Mama Pump" playing] 647 00:32:53,721 --> 00:32:58,171 [Vic] There is the number one contender to the NXT Women's Championship. 648 00:33:04,988 --> 00:33:10,521 Jacy, Fallon, you two can't even get out of each other's way. 649 00:33:13,105 --> 00:33:17,671 So how are you out here talking about the NXT Women's Championship? 650 00:33:21,288 --> 00:33:22,921 I am not here to save the day. 651 00:33:23,871 --> 00:33:28,688 I am here to protect my investment, my opportunity. 652 00:33:29,771 --> 00:33:31,838 I am not your investment. 653 00:33:32,405 --> 00:33:33,355 Oh! 654 00:33:33,388 --> 00:33:34,388 Oh! 655 00:33:34,421 --> 00:33:35,521 You see what I mean? 656 00:33:35,554 --> 00:33:36,988 I have destroyed friendships 657 00:33:37,021 --> 00:33:40,488 and in the process, I flipped this division upside down. 658 00:33:40,538 --> 00:33:43,171 -And Fatal Influence is gonna-- -Well, that was the past, Jacy. 659 00:33:43,205 --> 00:33:44,504 That was the past. 660 00:33:45,721 --> 00:33:47,621 Right. Right, the past. 661 00:33:49,071 --> 00:33:55,905 What I was trying to say is you both have collected stamps on your passports. 662 00:33:56,238 --> 00:33:58,121 Sure, awesome, whatever. 663 00:33:58,521 --> 00:34:00,304 But while you were touring the globe, 664 00:34:00,338 --> 00:34:03,988 we were here in NXT holding this women's division down. 665 00:34:04,688 --> 00:34:08,238 And now we are the ones that deserve to be at the top of it. 666 00:34:09,971 --> 00:34:13,338 And although we usually don't like newbies, 667 00:34:13,554 --> 00:34:18,304 I will say at least Stephanie has taken her opportunities 668 00:34:18,338 --> 00:34:19,638 and made them worth it. 669 00:34:20,255 --> 00:34:25,038 Jordynne failed last time and she will fail again. 670 00:34:28,271 --> 00:34:32,755 Stephanie, a lot of growth can be made in a year. 671 00:34:34,088 --> 00:34:38,871 I will beat you at Battleground and become NXT women's champion, 672 00:34:39,638 --> 00:34:43,721 and nothing, especially not Fatal Influence, 673 00:34:44,488 --> 00:34:45,921 is going to stop me. 674 00:34:47,054 --> 00:34:52,338 So if I can take care of you two again tonight, I will. 675 00:34:54,605 --> 00:34:56,154 And as for you, Stephanie, 676 00:34:57,438 --> 00:35:02,621 I'm gonna make 100% sure that you make it to Tampa in one piece. 677 00:35:03,838 --> 00:35:08,138 Listen, it doesn't matter who walks out of Battleground with that title. 678 00:35:08,904 --> 00:35:10,738 They'll be ripe for the taking 679 00:35:11,071 --> 00:35:13,904 and Fatal Influence will be the ones to do it. 680 00:35:17,638 --> 00:35:20,538 [Vic] A lot of truth coming from Fatal Influence 681 00:35:20,571 --> 00:35:23,088 as the women's division heats up. 682 00:35:23,121 --> 00:35:27,455 Grace-Vaquer for the NXT women's title at Battleground. 683 00:35:32,188 --> 00:35:34,421 -Charlie, you okay? -Yeah. 684 00:35:34,955 --> 00:35:37,288 You are clearly in no shape to be ringside for my match. 685 00:35:37,938 --> 00:35:39,471 No, come on, let's go. 686 00:35:39,855 --> 00:35:41,505 -Oh! -Come on, dawg. 687 00:35:41,888 --> 00:35:43,771 Listen, bro, I got this. 688 00:35:44,221 --> 00:35:45,671 Y'all get Charlie to medical. 689 00:35:45,771 --> 00:35:47,805 -I'm gonna go take care of business. -Yeah, you are. 690 00:35:47,838 --> 00:35:48,955 Beat his ass, bro. 691 00:35:48,988 --> 00:35:50,521 No one's taking the title match from me. 692 00:35:50,555 --> 00:35:51,805 See you, Myles. 693 00:35:58,371 --> 00:36:03,588 Tyra, Zena, congratulations. 694 00:36:05,171 --> 00:36:07,338 You both should be very proud of yourself. 695 00:36:08,438 --> 00:36:10,638 You have earned the right to stand here. 696 00:36:11,455 --> 00:36:18,421 You both have earned the right to compete this Sunday night in the finals of LFG. 697 00:36:19,771 --> 00:36:23,288 Not just compete, but compete in the mecca, 698 00:36:23,755 --> 00:36:27,255 wrestle in the mecca, wrestle in New York City, 699 00:36:27,988 --> 00:36:29,621 in Madison Square Garden. 700 00:36:30,788 --> 00:36:35,205 But only one of you gets that NXT contract. 701 00:36:36,321 --> 00:36:42,404 Only one of you gets the opportunity to fight, wrestle, compete, 702 00:36:42,438 --> 00:36:47,805 entertain in what I consider the best women's division 703 00:36:48,571 --> 00:36:50,421 in the entire wrestling business. 704 00:36:51,555 --> 00:36:53,471 And I'm sure the boss will back me up. 705 00:36:54,855 --> 00:36:55,855 That one of you… 706 00:36:57,388 --> 00:37:01,088 One of you is going to have a giant bullseye on your back. 707 00:37:01,321 --> 00:37:07,238 Look at you two, fighting it out to see who is going to make an impact. 708 00:37:07,488 --> 00:37:08,521 Cute. 709 00:37:08,555 --> 00:37:11,271 Good luck lasting in our locker room. 710 00:37:11,404 --> 00:37:14,721 [screaming] Stop! 711 00:37:15,338 --> 00:37:19,805 I promise you, if you even think about coming for my spot, 712 00:37:20,121 --> 00:37:23,871 I'm going to make the both of you wish you were on another season of LFG. 713 00:37:23,904 --> 00:37:25,838 -[scoffs] -Exactly. 714 00:37:26,455 --> 00:37:28,471 -It's embarrassing. -Very. 715 00:37:30,088 --> 00:37:33,471 Well, whoever wins Sunday, 716 00:37:35,055 --> 00:37:37,005 it looks like you got your work cut out for you. 717 00:37:39,738 --> 00:37:40,805 [man] Tony D, Tony D-- 718 00:37:40,838 --> 00:37:42,721 -Can we get a-- -Shut up, follow me. 719 00:37:42,988 --> 00:37:44,188 Get in the car now. 720 00:37:45,021 --> 00:37:46,488 Get in the car. 721 00:37:49,188 --> 00:37:50,571 Come on, let's go. 722 00:37:50,605 --> 00:37:52,904 -Where are we going? -Go to the safe house. 723 00:37:52,938 --> 00:37:54,638 -We need to get Rizz now. -Got it. 724 00:37:54,688 --> 00:37:56,688 Gotta move your ass. Let's go. Let's go! 725 00:37:58,321 --> 00:38:00,355 [Vic] Don racing against time. 726 00:38:01,771 --> 00:38:04,438 Well, there is the number one contender as of now. 727 00:38:06,021 --> 00:38:07,605 ["With a Smile" playing] 728 00:38:07,638 --> 00:38:11,171 [Vic] 'Cause it could be this man in a matter of moments. 729 00:38:17,205 --> 00:38:20,605 [Mike] And his opponent, from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 730 00:38:20,638 --> 00:38:24,238 weighing in at 225 pounds, 731 00:38:24,271 --> 00:38:30,421 "All Ego" Ethan Page. 732 00:38:59,688 --> 00:39:01,721 [Vic] Myles Borne earned the opportunity 733 00:39:01,771 --> 00:39:04,105 -to challenge for the NXT championship. -[bell dings] 734 00:39:04,988 --> 00:39:09,338 He is putting that on the line here tonight right now against Ethan Page. 735 00:39:09,455 --> 00:39:13,221 Graves, is Borne brave or a little misguided tonight? 736 00:39:13,271 --> 00:39:16,688 [Corey] Listen, I think Myles Borne is doing what he has to do. 737 00:39:16,721 --> 00:39:18,338 This is classic All Ego. 738 00:39:18,371 --> 00:39:21,755 Ethan Page slithered his way into this opportunity 739 00:39:21,788 --> 00:39:24,371 to potentially become number one contender. 740 00:39:24,438 --> 00:39:26,505 If Myles Borne wants to be taken seriously 741 00:39:26,538 --> 00:39:30,188 as number one contender, as potentially the next NXT champion, 742 00:39:30,221 --> 00:39:31,871 you can't pick and choose your battles. 743 00:39:31,904 --> 00:39:34,771 You have to be ready to fight, you have to stand on your own two feet 744 00:39:34,805 --> 00:39:36,588 without someone watching your back all the time. 745 00:39:36,621 --> 00:39:38,288 That's what Borne is looking to do tonight. 746 00:39:38,321 --> 00:39:41,171 [Vic] Booker, do you agree with Charlie and kind of with what Graves just said 747 00:39:41,205 --> 00:39:44,638 that facing a former champion would be good for Myles Borne? 748 00:39:44,671 --> 00:39:47,338 [Booker T] One thing I do agree with what Charlie Dempsey said, 749 00:39:47,388 --> 00:39:49,255 iron sharpens iron. 750 00:39:49,288 --> 00:39:52,671 So, this could be a great position for the young man. 751 00:39:52,721 --> 00:39:56,838 But I must tell you. This is going to be Myles Borne's toughest test to date. 752 00:39:56,871 --> 00:39:58,421 [Vic] And I would say this, Graves. 753 00:39:58,471 --> 00:40:00,588 You gotta credit Charlie Dempsey to a certain point 754 00:40:00,638 --> 00:40:02,721 for wanting to push his teammates. 755 00:40:02,755 --> 00:40:04,705 -[Corey] Absolutely. -[Vic] Which is Myles Borne. 756 00:40:04,738 --> 00:40:06,938 [Corey] Like Booker said, repeating what Charlie said, 757 00:40:06,971 --> 00:40:08,154 iron sharpens iron. 758 00:40:08,188 --> 00:40:11,738 Perhaps, Charlie Dempsey knows of a few holes in the game of Myles Borne 759 00:40:11,771 --> 00:40:14,705 that maybe you and I don't see. Charlie trains with Myles. 760 00:40:14,738 --> 00:40:16,688 Charlie knows him inside and out. 761 00:40:16,721 --> 00:40:20,021 We're about to find out what Charlie knows that we don't. 762 00:40:20,055 --> 00:40:23,238 [Vic] I don't mean to change subjects here on you guys, 763 00:40:23,271 --> 00:40:25,605 but I'm a little worried for Rizzo right now 764 00:40:25,638 --> 00:40:28,055 with everything going on with The Don. 765 00:40:28,088 --> 00:40:30,238 [Corey] This is certainly an ugly situation. 766 00:40:30,271 --> 00:40:33,071 You can see the panic in the eyes of The Don. 767 00:40:33,105 --> 00:40:34,671 Let's see how this all unfolds. 768 00:40:34,705 --> 00:40:37,238 But right now, it's about who'll enter Battleground 769 00:40:37,271 --> 00:40:40,904 as the number-one contender to Oba Femi's championship. 770 00:40:40,938 --> 00:40:42,605 Nice reversal by Borne. 771 00:40:42,638 --> 00:40:46,288 [Vic] Again, Borne outlasted 24 others to become the number-one contender 772 00:40:46,321 --> 00:40:49,171 for the NXT Championship last week. Actually eliminated 773 00:40:49,205 --> 00:40:52,154 Ethan Page and Shawn Spears in the end. 774 00:40:52,188 --> 00:40:54,088 And back to what you both already said, 775 00:40:54,121 --> 00:40:57,355 what more, though, does Borne need to prove? 776 00:40:57,938 --> 00:41:00,771 Not only to Dempsey, but does he have to prove something to himself? 777 00:41:00,805 --> 00:41:03,755 -That's what I'm trying to understand. -[Booker T] Go ahead. 778 00:41:03,788 --> 00:41:06,738 [Corey] I was gonna say, Borne needs to prove to himself 779 00:41:06,771 --> 00:41:09,705 and to the NXT fans the WWE Universe as a whole. 780 00:41:09,738 --> 00:41:12,771 He may believe in himself, but the world doesn't yet. 781 00:41:12,805 --> 00:41:17,538 [Booker T] He needs to prove first, get past this match against Ethan Page, 782 00:41:17,571 --> 00:41:20,371 because he's dealing with a true veteran of the game. 783 00:41:20,404 --> 00:41:23,238 A guy that showed up here in NXT with a purpose, 784 00:41:23,271 --> 00:41:27,005 and that purpose was to become champion, and he did it faster than anybody. 785 00:41:27,038 --> 00:41:29,438 [Corey] You're right. Page has accomplished that, 786 00:41:29,471 --> 00:41:31,855 which is why Ava was eager to sign this matchup. 787 00:41:31,888 --> 00:41:35,338 Ethan Page as a former NXT Champion. With Battleground on the horizon, 788 00:41:35,371 --> 00:41:37,388 you want a star in that position. 789 00:41:37,421 --> 00:41:40,538 You want somebody to step to the plate who could knock off Oba. 790 00:41:40,571 --> 00:41:42,138 [Vic] It's been a busy night. 791 00:41:42,171 --> 00:41:46,205 Our general manager has been at work, and we're understanding that, again, 792 00:41:46,238 --> 00:41:49,138 this is breaking news from the desk of our general manager 793 00:41:49,171 --> 00:41:50,654 after what we witnessed moments ago. 794 00:41:50,688 --> 00:41:55,738 We're gonna have a tag team match later on tonight here at NXT. 795 00:41:55,771 --> 00:41:59,138 But this is about becoming the number-one contender at Battleground. 796 00:41:59,171 --> 00:42:01,305 And you said, Ethan Page did it faster than anyone. 797 00:42:01,338 --> 00:42:05,938 No, Ricky Saints came to NXT and won a championship faster than anyone. 798 00:42:05,971 --> 00:42:08,071 So, I come to you and I go, "Book, 799 00:42:08,105 --> 00:42:13,071 was Ricky Saints right with what he said about Page earlier? That he's selfish?" 800 00:42:13,105 --> 00:42:16,971 [Booker T] Let me tell you, Page is the kinda guy we talk about all the time. 801 00:42:17,005 --> 00:42:18,855 We said earlier about checks and championships. 802 00:42:18,888 --> 00:42:23,871 This guy is about making history, creating a legacy in this business. 803 00:42:23,904 --> 00:42:26,321 And do I agree with anything Ricky Saints say? 804 00:42:26,355 --> 00:42:30,288 No, I don't! I do not, I'mma tell you that right now. 805 00:42:30,321 --> 00:42:32,938 [Vic] Myles Borne continuing to fight in this match, 806 00:42:32,971 --> 00:42:35,654 fighting for everybody, as we heard earlier. It feels different. 807 00:42:35,688 --> 00:42:37,738 -Who has a disability? -[Corey] Listen. 808 00:42:37,771 --> 00:42:41,371 Myles Borne has an opportunity not only tonight, but if he gets by here, 809 00:42:41,404 --> 00:42:45,871 Battleground could be one of the most inspirational tales in WWE history. 810 00:42:45,904 --> 00:42:48,438 But Borne needs to fight like he is right now, 811 00:42:48,471 --> 00:42:50,471 because if tonight goes up in smoke, 812 00:42:50,505 --> 00:42:53,871 he may never sniff another championship opportunity in NXT, Book. 813 00:42:53,904 --> 00:42:56,271 [Vic] Like you say, championship opportunities 814 00:42:56,305 --> 00:42:58,038 just don't grow on trees. 815 00:42:58,071 --> 00:43:01,305 [Booker T] It's a great story, Myles Borne, but like Corey said, 816 00:43:01,338 --> 00:43:04,555 he has to go out there and win because nobody mobs, 817 00:43:04,588 --> 00:43:06,455 nobody mobs a beaten champion. 818 00:43:06,488 --> 00:43:09,904 You gotta go out there and win, and that's what Borne looking to do. 819 00:43:09,938 --> 00:43:11,771 I like him. He's got a lotta talent. 820 00:43:11,805 --> 00:43:16,021 [Vic] But even you gotta agree, Borne isn't thinking about the Battleground yet, 821 00:43:16,055 --> 00:43:19,105 because he's gotta be focused on the man he just rocked, 822 00:43:19,138 --> 00:43:20,904 Ethan Page! 823 00:43:20,938 --> 00:43:22,205 [crowd cheering] 824 00:43:25,888 --> 00:43:28,138 [Vic] Precarious position for both Superstars. 825 00:43:28,171 --> 00:43:30,005 Page looking for the superplex. 826 00:43:30,038 --> 00:43:30,938 Can he lock it in? 827 00:43:30,971 --> 00:43:33,921 Myles Borne going for the ride! 828 00:43:33,955 --> 00:43:36,004 And, again, back down to the lower back. 829 00:43:36,038 --> 00:43:39,771 Page, like a snake, slithering into the cover. And a near fall. 830 00:43:39,805 --> 00:43:45,238 Page, a half second away from becoming the new number-one contender. 831 00:43:45,271 --> 00:43:49,271 And Page smelling the blood in the water, going right back to the Boston Crab, 832 00:43:49,305 --> 00:43:53,238 right back to the lower back. And Borne, again, trying to roll through. 833 00:43:53,271 --> 00:43:54,504 Myles fighting free. 834 00:43:54,538 --> 00:43:58,721 [Booker T] This match tells me a lot about this man, Myles Borne. 835 00:43:58,754 --> 00:44:02,121 He's a young kid, but he's definitely destined for greatness. 836 00:44:02,154 --> 00:44:04,971 -I can see it. -[Vic] And as this match is going on, 837 00:44:05,071 --> 00:44:07,338 I think back, Graves, to what Ethan Page said, 838 00:44:07,371 --> 00:44:09,705 and I have trouble agreeing with him. 839 00:44:09,738 --> 00:44:13,705 that Myles Borne isn't championship material. 840 00:44:13,738 --> 00:44:17,738 [Corey] Listen, that's a fair opinion if you're "All Ego" Ethan Page, 841 00:44:17,771 --> 00:44:20,371 because Ethan Page has walked the walk. 842 00:44:20,404 --> 00:44:22,605 Myles has yet to have that opportunity. 843 00:44:23,971 --> 00:44:26,471 But at the end of the day, Myles earned this. 844 00:44:26,504 --> 00:44:30,371 He outlasted 24 other Superstars in a Battle Royal last week. 845 00:44:30,404 --> 00:44:33,771 Ethan Page doesn't have to like it, but he's got to respect it. 846 00:44:33,805 --> 00:44:37,421 And right now, Borne is showing the world that he earned it, 847 00:44:37,455 --> 00:44:39,121 that he deserves the opportunity, 848 00:44:39,154 --> 00:44:40,605 that he's gonna fight for it! 849 00:44:40,638 --> 00:44:44,288 [Vic] And Page was one of the last to be eliminated. And whoa! 850 00:44:44,321 --> 00:44:46,955 Hoisting him up! And Myles Borne, right now, 851 00:44:46,988 --> 00:44:49,371 stringing together some offense. Into the cover. 852 00:44:49,404 --> 00:44:51,471 And another near fall. 853 00:44:51,504 --> 00:44:55,504 [Corey] Borne has to stand his ground tonight to make it to Battleground. 854 00:44:55,538 --> 00:45:00,588 He cannot let All Ego swoop in and steal the opportunity that he earned. 855 00:45:00,621 --> 00:45:02,488 It's happened a million times in this business. 856 00:45:02,521 --> 00:45:05,855 [Booker T] I'll tell you, that would mess up the psyche of this young man 857 00:45:05,888 --> 00:45:09,038 if he loses this opportunity to go into Battleground. 858 00:45:09,071 --> 00:45:11,871 [Corey] And once you start to spiral, it's tough to stop. 859 00:45:11,904 --> 00:45:14,805 [Vic] Looking for another elbow. Finally able to break that waist lock. 860 00:45:14,838 --> 00:45:16,904 Swinging wildly. Did not connect. 861 00:45:16,938 --> 00:45:19,488 Page, as well. And coming back in… Oh! 862 00:45:19,521 --> 00:45:20,805 He blocked the dropkick! 863 00:45:20,838 --> 00:45:23,671 Ethan Page blocked the dropkick. Into the cover. 864 00:45:23,705 --> 00:45:26,521 And I've never seen a dropkick countered that way. 865 00:45:26,555 --> 00:45:29,538 [Booker T] He caught the young man on that floating reel. 866 00:45:29,571 --> 00:45:33,805 Myles Borne could be reeling right now, guys. This could be it. 867 00:45:33,838 --> 00:45:36,921 [Vic] Page has Borne on the back foot, certainly. 868 00:45:36,955 --> 00:45:41,004 And on a night where Myles Borne came in all smiles, 869 00:45:41,038 --> 00:45:44,705 Ethan Page could steal that smile from Borne 870 00:45:44,738 --> 00:45:48,438 and have himself another championship opportunity. 871 00:45:50,004 --> 00:45:51,521 Page swinging away. 872 00:45:51,555 --> 00:45:54,671 What is on the mind now of All Ego? 873 00:45:54,705 --> 00:45:58,355 [Corey] Battleground, Oba Femi, the NXT Championship. 874 00:45:58,388 --> 00:46:01,105 All Ego so close, he can taste it right now. 875 00:46:01,138 --> 00:46:04,038 [Vic] Looking for another powerslam, this time from way up high. 876 00:46:04,071 --> 00:46:06,838 Borne sensing it, realizing he's in danger, 877 00:46:06,871 --> 00:46:08,504 fighting his way free. 878 00:46:09,254 --> 00:46:11,404 Borne now with the upper hand. 879 00:46:11,438 --> 00:46:13,105 Looking down and… Oh! 880 00:46:14,004 --> 00:46:15,855 Big clothesline connected. 881 00:46:15,888 --> 00:46:20,288 Borne with a bit of a slip. A lot has been taken out of Borne in this matchup. 882 00:46:20,321 --> 00:46:22,055 Focusing that… Oh. 883 00:46:22,088 --> 00:46:24,821 Didn't connect, and Page making Borne pay. 884 00:46:24,855 --> 00:46:26,521 [Booker T] Scouted! Scouted! 885 00:46:26,555 --> 00:46:28,504 [Vic] Looking for maybe the Ego's Edge. 886 00:46:28,538 --> 00:46:30,771 Borne able to slip down the back. Coming right back in. 887 00:46:30,805 --> 00:46:32,438 Another counter by Ethan Page. 888 00:46:32,471 --> 00:46:35,588 And Page now looking for Twisted Grin. Countered. 889 00:46:35,621 --> 00:46:39,105 Coming back in. And that time, the dropkick connected! 890 00:46:39,138 --> 00:46:41,004 Borne into the cover! The count! 891 00:46:41,038 --> 00:46:43,788 -Myles did it again! -[bell ringing] 892 00:46:43,821 --> 00:46:45,088 Wow! 893 00:46:46,638 --> 00:46:49,838 [announcer] Here's your winner, Myles Borne! 894 00:46:49,871 --> 00:46:53,838 [Vic] Judge that man by his ability, not his disability. 895 00:46:53,871 --> 00:46:57,205 He has spent his life proving people wrong, 896 00:46:57,238 --> 00:46:59,971 and can he do it again against Oba Femi 897 00:47:00,004 --> 00:47:02,955 for the NXT Title at Battleground? 898 00:47:09,171 --> 00:47:11,221 [crowd cheering] 899 00:47:12,121 --> 00:47:14,188 Hey, bro, you're too big of a star 900 00:47:14,221 --> 00:47:17,388 to be worried about that Evolve talent from the indies. 901 00:47:17,421 --> 00:47:22,438 Hey, worry about your pickup lines and forget what I'm doing, all right? 902 00:47:22,471 --> 00:47:23,305 There you go. 903 00:47:23,338 --> 00:47:26,654 Hey, bro, I'm "Thee" Adonis, but she calls me Papi. 904 00:47:26,688 --> 00:47:28,821 The rizz is natural, playboy. 905 00:47:28,855 --> 00:47:32,588 By the way, didn't you main event Stand & Deliver? 906 00:47:32,621 --> 00:47:35,288 -Hell, yeah. -Them indie boys don't deserve your time, 907 00:47:35,321 --> 00:47:36,638 I'm trying to tell you. 908 00:47:37,421 --> 00:47:41,855 Bro, you might be cool playing big-timer, but I don't forget where I came from. 909 00:47:41,888 --> 00:47:44,638 -All right? The indie scene got some dogs. -Oh, yeah? 910 00:47:44,671 --> 00:47:46,238 And Sean Legacy is one of 'em. 911 00:47:46,271 --> 00:47:48,121 Man, I ain't trying to hear all that. 912 00:47:48,154 --> 00:47:51,138 But, honestly, I'll smoke both of y'all, for real, for real. 913 00:47:51,171 --> 00:47:53,788 -Smoke? Smoke? -I'd like to see that. 914 00:47:54,888 --> 00:47:57,288 Yeah, that's right. I'd like to see that. 915 00:47:58,071 --> 00:47:59,455 You know, unlike Ethan, 916 00:47:59,488 --> 00:48:02,254 I'm not one to cut somebody down and stop them from an opportunity. 917 00:48:02,288 --> 00:48:03,538 So, how about this? 918 00:48:03,571 --> 00:48:05,821 How about I go talk to Ava, and the winner 919 00:48:05,855 --> 00:48:08,921 can maybe see me on the other side of Battleground. Hmm. 920 00:48:10,271 --> 00:48:12,338 Now, that's something worth entertaining. 921 00:48:15,705 --> 00:48:17,654 [Vic] Let's go back to earlier tonight. 922 00:48:17,688 --> 00:48:19,038 Come on, Tony. 923 00:48:19,071 --> 00:48:21,521 You and I have known each other for a long time. 924 00:48:21,555 --> 00:48:24,038 Put a lot of people in this safe house for you. 925 00:48:24,071 --> 00:48:26,638 You always told me, "Think like The Don." 926 00:48:27,605 --> 00:48:28,821 Well, now I am. 927 00:48:30,154 --> 00:48:32,955 Think I'm gonna go pay Rizzo a visit. [chuckles] 928 00:48:38,754 --> 00:48:41,038 [D'Angelo] Listen, go get the rest of the boys, all right? 929 00:48:41,071 --> 00:48:42,271 You got it, boss. 930 00:48:44,988 --> 00:48:45,971 [D'Angelo] Rizz! 931 00:48:47,771 --> 00:48:48,871 Rizz! 932 00:48:48,904 --> 00:48:51,888 [grunting] 933 00:48:52,638 --> 00:48:54,838 -Wrong move, D. [chuckles] -[groans] 934 00:48:56,571 --> 00:48:57,771 [grunts] 935 00:48:57,805 --> 00:49:00,621 As your underboss, I studied you. 936 00:49:00,654 --> 00:49:02,805 I know every move you're gonna make. 937 00:49:02,838 --> 00:49:04,388 Now look at you. 938 00:49:04,421 --> 00:49:08,838 A desperate don with no family, no best friend, no direction. 939 00:49:08,871 --> 00:49:11,455 -Son of a… -[both grunting] 940 00:49:12,754 --> 00:49:13,638 Tony. 941 00:49:15,838 --> 00:49:18,121 You're not the only one here with stroke. 942 00:49:18,154 --> 00:49:19,305 I… 943 00:49:19,338 --> 00:49:23,188 I humiliated you at Stand & Deliver by choice. 944 00:49:23,221 --> 00:49:24,321 Look at me. 945 00:49:24,355 --> 00:49:25,571 At Battleground, 946 00:49:25,605 --> 00:49:30,754 I finished The Don and put an end to The D'Angelo Family once and for all! 947 00:49:34,838 --> 00:49:38,838 -["Take What Is Mine" playing] -[crowd cheering] 948 00:49:43,421 --> 00:49:46,571 -["Eyes Of The Reaper" playing] -[crowd cheering] 949 00:49:54,088 --> 00:49:57,221 [announcer] And her opponent, from Dallas, Texas, 950 00:49:57,254 --> 00:50:00,671 Tatum Paxley! 951 00:50:02,071 --> 00:50:04,321 [Corey] If we learned anything from The Don earlier tonight… 952 00:50:04,355 --> 00:50:08,855 when your head's not in the right place, the ring's a bad place to be. 953 00:50:08,888 --> 00:50:10,404 [Tatum Paxley's music playing] 954 00:50:17,305 --> 00:50:19,855 [Vic] I gotta agree with what Corey just said, Book. 955 00:50:19,888 --> 00:50:23,088 Nothing to take away from these two women that're getting ready to battle, but, 956 00:50:23,121 --> 00:50:26,538 Tony D'Angelo's head is not in the right place and Stacks knows it. 957 00:50:26,571 --> 00:50:28,921 [Booker T] No, Stacks is one step ahead right now. 958 00:50:29,821 --> 00:50:32,355 [Vic] As we look into, peer into this ring, 959 00:50:33,671 --> 00:50:36,154 Tatum Paxley has certainly had herself a few 960 00:50:36,188 --> 00:50:39,588 good cries, and, I mean, does your heart even go out to Tatum Paxley, 961 00:50:39,621 --> 00:50:41,221 or is it just business as usual? 962 00:50:41,254 --> 00:50:44,688 [Corey] Well listen, it's understandable, Paxley's had a lot of 963 00:50:44,721 --> 00:50:47,721 unfortunate circumstances around her and her career recently. 964 00:50:48,355 --> 00:50:50,904 It's a sad turn of events, but that's the situation. 965 00:50:50,938 --> 00:50:52,938 She's left to stand on her own two feet. 966 00:50:52,971 --> 00:50:54,621 We're about to see how she fares. 967 00:50:54,654 --> 00:50:58,071 [Vic] Well, Thea Hail just walked into the hallway, got yelled at, into the cover, 968 00:50:58,105 --> 00:50:59,288 and a kick out, has led 969 00:50:59,321 --> 00:51:01,105 to this match-up, looking for a submission, 970 00:51:01,138 --> 00:51:04,471 Thea Hail says she is here to take what's hers. 971 00:51:04,504 --> 00:51:06,538 And it starts maybe again here tonight, 972 00:51:06,571 --> 00:51:09,421 Paxley shifting weight, shoulders down, and a kick out. 973 00:51:09,455 --> 00:51:14,355 Still to come, TNA Championship contract signing, here on NXT. 974 00:51:14,388 --> 00:51:18,021 As this match-up continuing, the pace starting to pick up, Thea Hail! Oh. 975 00:51:18,055 --> 00:51:20,154 -[Corey] Oh my god! -[Vic] Just got kicked, 976 00:51:20,188 --> 00:51:21,254 square in the gut. 977 00:51:21,288 --> 00:51:23,888 [Booker T] Mean and nasty right there, by Tatum Paxley. 978 00:51:23,921 --> 00:51:27,154 [Vic] Well Booker, Thea, maybe shouldn't have walked through that door. 979 00:51:27,188 --> 00:51:32,705 [Booker T] Tell you somethin', Thea Hail's got her hands full right now with Tatum. 980 00:51:32,738 --> 00:51:34,004 [audience cheering] 981 00:51:34,038 --> 00:51:37,421 -[Vic] You can say that again. -[Corey] This woman is disturbed. 982 00:51:37,938 --> 00:51:39,521 [Vic] She has lost friends, 983 00:51:39,555 --> 00:51:43,321 Lost a team-mate, watching her best friend fly high on RAW, congratulations, 984 00:51:43,355 --> 00:51:46,938 by the way, Lyra Valkyria defending that Women's Intercontinental Championship 985 00:51:46,971 --> 00:51:49,688 against Becky Lynch at Backlash 986 00:51:52,138 --> 00:51:55,338 As Thea Hail, still in control of this match-up. 987 00:51:55,371 --> 00:51:58,171 Well, there is Jaida Parker, 988 00:51:58,205 --> 00:52:00,321 getting a good look at this match 989 00:52:00,355 --> 00:52:03,071 and into the cover, off the enzuigiri, and a kick out, that's 990 00:52:03,105 --> 00:52:07,404 because Thea Hail stuck her nose in business where it didn't belong, 991 00:52:07,438 --> 00:52:09,705 Book, I'm sure you scoffed at Thea helping Karmen. 992 00:52:09,738 --> 00:52:15,021 [Booker T] You finally beginning to learn something right here, Victor, right, huh? 993 00:52:15,055 --> 00:52:18,638 [Vic] I've heard you say, into the ring, shoulders down and another near fall. 994 00:52:19,771 --> 00:52:22,355 This match-up between these two women, of course, 995 00:52:22,388 --> 00:52:24,605 Graves, I start to think about the women's division 996 00:52:24,638 --> 00:52:27,188 because after Battleground the question becomes who'll step up 997 00:52:27,221 --> 00:52:28,471 for the Championship picture? 998 00:52:29,071 --> 00:52:32,088 [Corey] That's a question I can't answer in this moment 999 00:52:32,121 --> 00:52:36,654 because, again, we talk at great length about how stacked the roster is right now 1000 00:52:36,688 --> 00:52:39,305 how wide open it is for all intents and purposes. 1001 00:52:39,338 --> 00:52:40,988 -[Vic] And, oh! -[Booker T] Oh baby! 1002 00:52:41,021 --> 00:52:42,988 -[Vic] There we go! -[Booker T] Oh, baby! 1003 00:52:43,021 --> 00:52:44,971 [Vic] Cover off that innovative offense 1004 00:52:45,004 --> 00:52:47,488 and another near fall 1005 00:52:47,521 --> 00:52:48,971 [crying] 1006 00:52:49,004 --> 00:52:50,938 Where are my friends? 1007 00:52:51,455 --> 00:52:52,938 Where are my friends! 1008 00:52:52,971 --> 00:52:56,388 -[Vic] Is she screaming, Graves? -[Corey] I don't know, I can't hear. 1009 00:52:56,421 --> 00:52:58,938 [crowd chanting] 1010 00:52:58,971 --> 00:53:02,338 [Vic] You couldn't see her with her mouth open? Are you not watching the monitor? 1011 00:53:02,371 --> 00:53:05,688 [Corey] You're wearing the same headset I do, all I hear is your mouth flapping. 1012 00:53:05,721 --> 00:53:08,021 -[Booker T] Exactly. -[Vic] So now you're on the same page, 1013 00:53:08,055 --> 00:53:09,555 [Vic] interesting, it's cute. 1014 00:53:09,588 --> 00:53:12,154 Big headbutt though by Paxley who comes back in 1015 00:53:12,188 --> 00:53:15,855 And another nice counter, this time by Thea Hail 1016 00:53:16,805 --> 00:53:20,421 Hail, oh! right down onto that elbow 1017 00:53:20,455 --> 00:53:23,455 of Tatum Paxley and for Thea Hail right now, Book, 1018 00:53:23,488 --> 00:53:26,621 she knows a thing or two about heartbreak, think about Chase U. 1019 00:53:26,654 --> 00:53:29,171 [Booker T] What are you talking about, let me tell you somethin' 1020 00:53:29,205 --> 00:53:32,138 I feel like Thea Hail is growing right here before out very eyes. 1021 00:53:32,171 --> 00:53:35,271 [Booker T] I'm not one for quitting school or anything like that 1022 00:53:35,305 --> 00:53:37,071 but the hell with Chase U. 1023 00:53:42,754 --> 00:53:44,188 [screaming] 1024 00:53:46,988 --> 00:53:49,171 [all cheering] 1025 00:53:54,855 --> 00:53:55,855 [all groaning] 1026 00:53:58,271 --> 00:54:01,821 [Vic] Paxley looking to maybe pick up a victory here against Thea Hail. 1027 00:54:01,855 --> 00:54:03,788 Front face lock countered 1028 00:54:03,821 --> 00:54:05,455 and now look at Thea. 1029 00:54:05,488 --> 00:54:09,021 Thea who's used that kimura to win so many matches 1030 00:54:09,055 --> 00:54:11,188 in the early part of her career 1031 00:54:11,221 --> 00:54:14,221 since her return, looking for another submission 1032 00:54:14,254 --> 00:54:18,721 and this time Tatum, very close to that bottom rope. 1033 00:54:18,754 --> 00:54:23,021 [Booker T] Also spent a little time at NQCC fight club as well, and, 1034 00:54:23,055 --> 00:54:25,938 I'mma tell you right now, did her a hell of a lot of good. 1035 00:54:25,971 --> 00:54:30,138 [Vic] What are you talking about? Thea Hail has certainly learned a thing or two, 1036 00:54:30,171 --> 00:54:31,705 so has Paxley, shoulders down. 1037 00:54:31,738 --> 00:54:34,638 Near fall, and Tatum certainly has grown, and to your point 1038 00:54:34,671 --> 00:54:38,705 has probably grown even more since leaving Chase University. 1039 00:54:38,738 --> 00:54:41,705 -There's the 51-50. -[Booker T] Oh baby! 1040 00:54:41,738 --> 00:54:43,288 [Vic] Nice takedown for Thea. 1041 00:54:43,321 --> 00:54:46,555 And, Thea, one more time, trying to lock in the kimura. 1042 00:54:46,588 --> 00:54:51,805 Cinched in the center of the ring, Tatum may be looking to tap far away, 1043 00:54:51,838 --> 00:54:54,271 nowhere to go for Paxley 1044 00:54:54,305 --> 00:54:58,004 Thea continuing to squeeze, weird look on the face, 1045 00:54:58,038 --> 00:54:59,888 [Corey] Yeah, she's going to the eye. 1046 00:54:59,921 --> 00:55:01,538 [Vic] Well, Tatum, yes, and-- 1047 00:55:01,571 --> 00:55:03,105 [bell rings continuously] 1048 00:55:05,754 --> 00:55:08,605 [Corey] Paxley's lost it, she's trying to take Thea's eye. 1049 00:55:08,638 --> 00:55:12,871 [Mike] … as a result of a disqualification, Thea Hail. 1050 00:55:12,904 --> 00:55:17,138 [Vic] Paxley, certainly, Graves to your point, 1051 00:55:17,171 --> 00:55:19,788 she's lost it, she's come unglued. 1052 00:55:19,821 --> 00:55:22,421 [Corey] She's trying to rip the eye out of Thea Hail. 1053 00:55:22,455 --> 00:55:24,671 [crowd chanting "Thea, Thea"] 1054 00:55:24,705 --> 00:55:27,605 Yeah, we're going to need more than one official down here. 1055 00:55:27,638 --> 00:55:29,438 [Tatum screaming] 1056 00:55:30,221 --> 00:55:33,754 [Vic] What the hell's gotten into Tatum Paxley? 1057 00:55:37,705 --> 00:55:38,688 Stupid. 1058 00:55:38,721 --> 00:55:42,771 See, Thea, that's exactly what you get when you try to play Captain Save-her-hood 1059 00:55:42,805 --> 00:55:44,305 Hey, have you seen Sol or Za-- 1060 00:55:44,338 --> 00:55:45,171 I know you lyin' 1061 00:55:45,205 --> 00:55:48,455 Oh, uh-uh, I'm not listening to any of y'all. 1062 00:55:49,305 --> 00:55:50,805 Y'all are just like Thea Hail. 1063 00:55:51,588 --> 00:55:53,171 Anyways, 1064 00:55:53,205 --> 00:55:56,754 Zaria, what the hell was that last week, spearing me through a barricade? 1065 00:55:56,788 --> 00:56:00,788 You threatened, or are you just jealous that Sol caught me? 1066 00:56:00,821 --> 00:56:03,788 Look, Kelani, I didn't know that was going to happen, but, 1067 00:56:03,821 --> 00:56:06,538 -Jealous is a bit-- -Wait, what're you talking about? 1068 00:56:06,571 --> 00:56:08,271 We don't need to apologize to her. 1069 00:56:08,871 --> 00:56:12,105 Kelani, I pinned you 1-2-3. 1070 00:56:12,771 --> 00:56:14,221 [bleep] all you want, 1071 00:56:14,254 --> 00:56:15,955 spear through the barricade or not, 1072 00:56:15,988 --> 00:56:18,821 we run it back, the results don't change. 1073 00:56:18,855 --> 00:56:21,705 Let's run it back then, next week, and when I beat you, 1074 00:56:21,738 --> 00:56:25,721 I get a shot at Sol's North American title at Battleground. 1075 00:56:25,754 --> 00:56:27,221 -Yeah, right. -Fine by me. 1076 00:56:29,654 --> 00:56:32,371 -Why're you looking at me like that? -What do you mean? 1077 00:56:32,404 --> 00:56:33,571 [both speak inaudibly] 1078 00:56:33,605 --> 00:56:36,105 [Vic] Well, this is going to be a huge moment. 1079 00:56:36,138 --> 00:56:41,605 It's on the horizon, Trick, Hendry, are going to sit down, and sign the contract, 1080 00:56:41,638 --> 00:56:43,805 for the TNA championship match. 1081 00:56:46,205 --> 00:56:50,404 Thank you both for being here for this historic Battleground contract signing. 1082 00:56:50,438 --> 00:56:53,205 For the first time, on a WWE-PLE, 1083 00:56:53,238 --> 00:56:56,121 the TNA world championship is going to be on the line. 1084 00:56:56,638 --> 00:56:59,271 A brand that just celebrated 23-years. 1085 00:56:59,921 --> 00:57:02,904 And, a title, that's been held by the likes of 1086 00:57:02,938 --> 00:57:07,805 AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, LA Knight, and Bubba Ray Dudley. 1087 00:57:08,588 --> 00:57:10,521 It all happens at Battleground. 1088 00:57:10,555 --> 00:57:12,821 [Trick] You did this to yourself, Joe. 1089 00:57:12,855 --> 00:57:16,004 You took my opportunity, and what meant the most to me. 1090 00:57:16,038 --> 00:57:18,205 So, you know what Imma do? 1091 00:57:18,238 --> 00:57:20,088 Imma take what means the most to you. 1092 00:57:20,805 --> 00:57:22,421 And that's, that TNA title. 1093 00:57:23,254 --> 00:57:25,488 You shoulda stayed in that sweet spot. 1094 00:57:25,521 --> 00:57:29,238 Where you was gettin' your flowers, where you was the man, at TNA. 1095 00:57:29,271 --> 00:57:31,521 But, next Sunday, we're going to Battleground. 1096 00:57:32,338 --> 00:57:33,955 And that's my house. 1097 00:57:34,521 --> 00:57:36,205 [Joe] Well, 1098 00:57:36,238 --> 00:57:42,271 if anyone should know about breaking out, taking risks, having the confidence 1099 00:57:42,305 --> 00:57:45,971 to do more, to be more, it's you. 1100 00:57:47,071 --> 00:57:49,871 But, somewhere along the way, you forgot about that. 1101 00:57:49,904 --> 00:57:52,571 Instead… 1102 00:57:52,605 --> 00:57:56,138 about what you deserve, or what you should have handed to you. 1103 00:57:56,171 --> 00:57:59,021 Randy Orton handed you a 3-minute ass whoopin' then. 1104 00:57:59,055 --> 00:58:01,254 I don't care who did what. 1105 00:58:01,288 --> 00:58:05,154 Security is right outside that door, do not make me call them in here. 1106 00:58:05,938 --> 00:58:08,754 Sit down, both of you, and sign this. 1107 00:58:14,504 --> 00:58:18,705 Look, TNA is the hottest it's been in years, 1108 00:58:18,738 --> 00:58:21,071 that's because, every morning, I wake up, 1109 00:58:21,105 --> 00:58:25,638 and, my goal is to make this the biggest brand it can possibly be, 1110 00:58:25,671 --> 00:58:28,938 and that means me as the champion. 1111 00:58:28,971 --> 00:58:35,071 I'm defending this against TNA wrestlers, NXT superstars, and I'm putting them down. 1112 00:58:35,654 --> 00:58:37,971 Do you understand that, next Sunday, 1113 00:58:38,004 --> 00:58:41,738 the TNA world-championship will be on the line 1114 00:58:41,771 --> 00:58:44,971 on a WWE-PLE. 1115 00:58:45,004 --> 00:58:46,738 Do you understand how big that is? 1116 00:58:46,771 --> 00:58:49,688 Of course, of course I know, Joe, because I'm in the match. 1117 00:58:50,388 --> 00:58:52,771 This match will be historic because of me. 1118 00:58:53,721 --> 00:58:56,404 And there's something you need to realize, Joe, 1119 00:58:56,438 --> 00:58:59,154 you are a social media sensation. 1120 00:58:59,188 --> 00:59:01,338 Trick Williams is bigger than NXT, 1121 00:59:01,371 --> 00:59:04,605 I'm bigger than TNA, hell, I'm bigger than both of them combined. 1122 00:59:05,338 --> 00:59:07,088 Damnit, I'm Hollywood Trick. 1123 00:59:07,738 --> 00:59:11,105 And I don't have to tear you down or mess with what you believe 1124 00:59:12,238 --> 00:59:15,338 because the truth is every man has his 15 minutes of fame. 1125 00:59:15,938 --> 00:59:17,654 except Trick Williams. 1126 00:59:18,705 --> 00:59:20,021 And next Sunday, 1127 00:59:22,021 --> 00:59:23,371 Imma take your fame. 1128 00:59:24,738 --> 00:59:26,421 Imma take your title. 1129 00:59:28,271 --> 00:59:29,805 Then Imma take your brand. 1130 00:59:30,588 --> 00:59:31,904 Trick, enough. 1131 00:59:32,538 --> 00:59:34,205 Appreciate you, Ava. 1132 00:59:38,654 --> 00:59:39,788 [pen scribbling] 1133 00:59:42,288 --> 00:59:43,688 [Joe] Well, 1134 00:59:44,421 --> 00:59:47,171 no one is more confident than Trick Williams. 1135 00:59:47,205 --> 00:59:48,571 Let's talk about it. 1136 00:59:49,838 --> 00:59:51,371 It's on the outside though. 1137 00:59:52,504 --> 00:59:55,188 Yes, you main evented Stand and Deliver, 1138 00:59:55,221 --> 00:59:56,921 back-to-back years. So? 1139 00:59:57,621 --> 01:00:00,121 Maybe this isn't the biggest match of your career. 1140 01:00:01,421 --> 01:00:04,138 But it is the most important… 1141 01:00:05,238 --> 01:00:06,721 because you're at a crossroads. 1142 01:00:08,071 --> 01:00:10,821 There's no pathway for you back to the NXT Championship. 1143 01:00:10,855 --> 01:00:12,355 And after I beat you for this, 1144 01:00:13,455 --> 01:00:15,855 well, then the TNA world title goes away as well. 1145 01:00:16,821 --> 01:00:21,654 And then, the number one superstar has no pathway to gold. 1146 01:00:22,705 --> 01:00:25,254 And that's when the doubt creeps in and you find out 1147 01:00:26,088 --> 01:00:28,571 that as fast as your star rose to the top, 1148 01:00:29,788 --> 01:00:31,355 it can come crashing back down. 1149 01:00:32,855 --> 01:00:36,088 So if anyone is going to find out what it's like 1150 01:00:36,121 --> 01:00:39,538 for their 15 minutes of fame to expire, 1151 01:00:41,121 --> 01:00:42,438 it's Trick Williams. 1152 01:00:59,805 --> 01:01:01,455 -Thank you. -Thank you. 1153 01:01:13,538 --> 01:01:15,404 [Tank] What's going on, Briggs? What's up, bro? 1154 01:01:15,438 --> 01:01:16,638 Are you guys good? 1155 01:01:16,671 --> 01:01:18,371 Yeah. I thought we were having a bad week, 1156 01:01:18,404 --> 01:01:20,438 losing to Dark State and all that. 1157 01:01:20,471 --> 01:01:22,538 But honestly, we're feeling for you, man. 1158 01:01:22,571 --> 01:01:24,671 You lost your partner and your best friend. 1159 01:01:27,771 --> 01:01:29,371 I didn't want Inamura to leave. 1160 01:01:30,021 --> 01:01:32,971 That was my brother. He took care of me when I was in Japan. 1161 01:01:33,055 --> 01:01:35,605 You guys know how happy I was when he came to NXT. 1162 01:01:36,805 --> 01:01:41,105 Look, I got pissed off because we kept losing and losing and losing. 1163 01:01:41,188 --> 01:01:43,371 But… I… 1164 01:01:44,288 --> 01:01:46,205 I just wish I didn't push him away. 1165 01:01:46,238 --> 01:01:49,455 Well, look, whatever you need, Hank Tank got you both, bro. 1166 01:01:49,488 --> 01:01:51,238 -For real. -Thanks, guys. 1167 01:01:51,271 --> 01:01:52,254 Oh, man, of course. 1168 01:01:52,288 --> 01:01:55,371 You don't appreciate what you have until it's gone. 1169 01:01:55,404 --> 01:01:57,988 Well, maybe if you did appreciate things, Josh, 1170 01:01:58,021 --> 01:01:59,788 your best friend would still be here. 1171 01:01:59,821 --> 01:02:01,855 Bro, I'm not trying to hear it from you right now. 1172 01:02:01,888 --> 01:02:03,305 I'm talking about Brooks. 1173 01:02:03,338 --> 01:02:05,621 Not, um, Inamura. 1174 01:02:05,654 --> 01:02:06,571 Him, too. 1175 01:02:07,171 --> 01:02:08,388 It happens a lot to you. 1176 01:02:09,004 --> 01:02:10,838 Hey-- Spears, not the time, man. 1177 01:02:11,588 --> 01:02:14,338 Briggs, when it comes to relationships, you're a cancer. 1178 01:02:15,421 --> 01:02:18,355 And we should probably change that before it consumes you, 1179 01:02:18,388 --> 01:02:20,121 and you have no choice but to explode. 1180 01:02:20,154 --> 01:02:22,421 Bro, I have a lot on my mind right now. 1181 01:02:22,455 --> 01:02:24,555 I don't need your wisdom. 1182 01:02:24,588 --> 01:02:28,888 But I do got a really good idea on how to clear my head. 1183 01:02:34,988 --> 01:02:37,988 Both of you texted me like, 50 times separately. 1184 01:02:38,021 --> 01:02:39,754 -Mmm-hmm. Yep. -So what's going on? 1185 01:02:39,788 --> 01:02:42,855 Ava, Chase U is back in full force, 1186 01:02:42,888 --> 01:02:45,788 and it's time to get the ball rollin', you know what I'm saying? 1187 01:02:45,821 --> 01:02:47,421 -I fear that I don't. -Look, Ava, 1188 01:02:47,455 --> 01:02:50,188 what he's trying to say is we don't care who our opponents are, 1189 01:02:50,221 --> 01:02:51,904 where they're from, what they do. 1190 01:02:51,938 --> 01:02:55,105 What we're trying to do is put Chase University back on the map. 1191 01:02:55,154 --> 01:02:57,504 -Trouble! -You know what? 1192 01:02:57,538 --> 01:02:58,888 I think you guys are ready. 1193 01:02:58,921 --> 01:03:01,388 Next week, you can have your debut tag team match. 1194 01:03:01,421 --> 01:03:03,188 Oh! [exclaiming] 1195 01:03:03,221 --> 01:03:05,305 -That easy? -That easy. Consider it done. 1196 01:03:05,338 --> 01:03:07,455 -We just had to talk to her. -That was awesome. 1197 01:03:07,488 --> 01:03:09,404 -Thank you-- Mr. Chase. -[Chase] There you are. 1198 01:03:09,438 --> 01:03:10,938 Mr. Chase, love the fit. It's serving. 1199 01:03:10,971 --> 01:03:12,671 Thank you very much. So what's going on? 1200 01:03:12,754 --> 01:03:15,855 We just got first ever tag match, next Tuesday! 1201 01:03:15,938 --> 01:03:17,455 -That's what I'm talking about! -Yeah! 1202 01:03:17,538 --> 01:03:20,021 -Uh, who are our opponents? -Uh, a returning OTM. 1203 01:03:21,021 --> 01:03:22,938 Guys, what the [bleep]! 1204 01:03:24,388 --> 01:03:28,371 ["The Chosen" playing] 1205 01:03:35,521 --> 01:03:39,588 ["Thicc Mama Pump" playing] 1206 01:03:47,355 --> 01:03:50,688 [announcer] And their opponents, first, from Austin, Texas, 1207 01:03:50,721 --> 01:03:53,688 Jordynne Grace! 1208 01:03:53,721 --> 01:03:56,288 [Vic] Graves, we heard from the number one contender earlier. 1209 01:03:56,321 --> 01:03:59,921 Should Jordynne Grace care this much about her opponent's safety? 1210 01:03:59,955 --> 01:04:02,404 [Corey] I understand Jordynne Grace wanting to, as she put it, 1211 01:04:02,438 --> 01:04:03,805 protect her investment. 1212 01:04:03,838 --> 01:04:07,571 Jordynne has scratched and clawed to get to the point where she has finally 1213 01:04:07,605 --> 01:04:11,388 earned a one on one opportunity for the NXT Women's Championship. 1214 01:04:11,421 --> 01:04:13,921 She doesn't want to let anything get in the way of that, 1215 01:04:13,955 --> 01:04:16,138 particularly not Fatal Influence. 1216 01:04:16,171 --> 01:04:20,055 [Vic] Well, in Tampa at Battleground, she will have the opportunity 1217 01:04:20,088 --> 01:04:22,705 to call herself NXT Women's Champion 1218 01:04:22,788 --> 01:04:26,105 when she goes one on one with her partner here tonight. 1219 01:04:26,138 --> 01:04:28,955 [crowd cheering] 1220 01:04:35,421 --> 01:04:37,938 ["Bury Me" playing] 1221 01:04:49,154 --> 01:04:53,538 [announcer] And her tag team partner from San Fernando, Chile, 1222 01:04:53,588 --> 01:04:58,654 she is the NXT Women's Champion, 1223 01:04:58,688 --> 01:05:02,621 Stephanie Vaquer! 1224 01:05:02,654 --> 01:05:04,404 [Vic] Booker and I have had the opportunity-- 1225 01:05:04,438 --> 01:05:05,988 [Booker T] Calm down, man! 1226 01:05:06,021 --> 01:05:07,855 -[Vic] You're telling us? -[Booker T] Calm down! 1227 01:05:07,888 --> 01:05:09,254 [Vic] Telling us to calm down? 1228 01:05:09,288 --> 01:05:11,004 Have you not heard yourself? 1229 01:05:11,038 --> 01:05:13,955 He was looking at us and said, "Calm down, calm down." 1230 01:05:13,988 --> 01:05:17,271 -[Corey] I think Booker was looking out-- -[Booker T] Please. Please, guys. 1231 01:05:17,305 --> 01:05:18,921 [Vic] I'll just skip over to Graves. 1232 01:05:18,955 --> 01:05:20,955 Graves, in your five months here on NXT, 1233 01:05:20,988 --> 01:05:24,238 what has stood out the most about the NXT Women's Champion? 1234 01:05:24,271 --> 01:05:27,471 [Corey] The fact that Stephanie Vaquer has never backed down from a challenge. 1235 01:05:27,504 --> 01:05:30,021 In fact, she rarely bats an eyelash. 1236 01:05:30,055 --> 01:05:33,654 It's like Stephanie was custom-built for this industry, 1237 01:05:33,688 --> 01:05:37,871 which is why she sits atop the best women's divi-- division in the game. 1238 01:05:37,904 --> 01:05:41,921 [crowd chanting] La Primera! La Primera! 1239 01:05:41,955 --> 01:05:43,671 [Vic] Booker, why are you fanning yourself? 1240 01:05:43,705 --> 01:05:45,838 [Booker T] Hey, man, it's hot in here. 1241 01:05:45,888 --> 01:05:47,621 -[Vic] I agree. -[bell ringing] 1242 01:05:47,654 --> 01:05:49,305 It's all in my system. You feel me? 1243 01:05:49,338 --> 01:05:52,921 [Vic] Well, look, it is not uncommon for opponents to team, 1244 01:05:52,955 --> 01:05:55,171 but Booker, how awkward, truly, is it? 1245 01:05:55,205 --> 01:05:58,588 [Booker T] It is truly awkward. Sometimes, you know, there's a method to the madness. 1246 01:05:58,621 --> 01:06:02,171 You gotta go out there and work together because, like I said, there is a paycheck 1247 01:06:02,205 --> 01:06:04,921 at the end of the day, but we wonder how this is going to play out. 1248 01:06:04,955 --> 01:06:08,355 [Vic] Tensions certainly did rise earlier when, Graves, as you put it, 1249 01:06:08,388 --> 01:06:12,338 Vaquer looked Jordynne Grace in the eye and said, "I am not your investment." 1250 01:06:12,371 --> 01:06:16,754 But a big clubbing clothesline by Grace, followed by another. 1251 01:06:16,788 --> 01:06:19,638 And she's just looking around, and looking right at the champion. 1252 01:06:19,671 --> 01:06:21,438 [Corey] Jordynne looking back at her partner. 1253 01:06:21,471 --> 01:06:22,955 Now is not the time to get cute. 1254 01:06:22,988 --> 01:06:26,904 Great move. Tag made from the outside, by the Dark Angel. 1255 01:06:26,938 --> 01:06:28,721 [Vic] That's certainly one way 1256 01:06:28,754 --> 01:06:30,721 to come into the ring, with a high cross body. 1257 01:06:30,754 --> 01:06:33,121 And the champion now is legal. 1258 01:06:33,154 --> 01:06:37,305 And if we've learned nothing else about Stephanie Vaquer, 1259 01:06:37,338 --> 01:06:39,904 it's that she never needs additional motivation. 1260 01:06:39,938 --> 01:06:43,438 This woman shows up to work her heart out night after night. 1261 01:06:43,471 --> 01:06:44,855 Look at this athleticism! 1262 01:06:44,888 --> 01:06:46,238 -[all exclaim] -[Booker T] Oh, baby! 1263 01:06:46,271 --> 01:06:49,438 [Vic] And just got chopped by Fallon Henley. 1264 01:06:54,154 --> 01:06:55,705 You can never discount Fallon Henley, 1265 01:06:55,738 --> 01:06:58,055 a former North American champion in her own right. 1266 01:06:58,088 --> 01:07:01,538 Jacy Jayne and Fallon have run things around here for quite some time. 1267 01:07:02,455 --> 01:07:06,738 I saw Roxanne Perez, Giulia on RAW, in the main event last night. 1268 01:07:06,771 --> 01:07:10,404 the women's division main event yet again here in the WWE. 1269 01:07:11,105 --> 01:07:12,238 [Corey exclaims] 1270 01:07:13,154 --> 01:07:15,038 And Booker, you know, maybe Fatal Influence 1271 01:07:15,071 --> 01:07:17,521 should focus on winning, not whining. 1272 01:07:17,555 --> 01:07:18,871 [Booker T] I can tell you this. 1273 01:07:18,904 --> 01:07:22,238 -Ever since Fallon Henley lost that… -[Vic] Into the cover off the suplex! 1274 01:07:22,271 --> 01:07:24,238 [Booker T] …lost that North American championship, 1275 01:07:24,271 --> 01:07:27,671 there's been a little bit of friction, a little bit of friction, a little bit. 1276 01:07:27,705 --> 01:07:29,938 But I think they can get it back with a win tonight. 1277 01:07:29,971 --> 01:07:32,938 Let me tell you, right all wrongs with a victory. 1278 01:07:32,971 --> 01:07:36,105 [Vic] Going around, this time Vaquer into the cover. 1279 01:07:36,138 --> 01:07:38,254 And a kick-out very close, over to Fallon Henley, 1280 01:07:38,288 --> 01:07:40,504 coming right back, counter of her own. 1281 01:07:40,538 --> 01:07:44,271 As Vaquer, shoulders down now one more time. 1282 01:07:44,305 --> 01:07:47,004 Another kick out and-- Whoa! Spinning around! 1283 01:07:47,571 --> 01:07:49,788 Maybe trying to get a little bit of a bridge! 1284 01:07:49,821 --> 01:07:51,938 And another near fall. 1285 01:07:51,971 --> 01:07:55,221 You can see tensions running high in this match-up, guys. 1286 01:07:55,254 --> 01:07:57,738 All four of these women with a point to prove. 1287 01:07:57,771 --> 01:07:59,471 [crowd cheering] 1288 01:07:59,504 --> 01:08:02,205 Now it should be you, Booker, calming it down a little. 1289 01:08:02,238 --> 01:08:03,921 Shut you out. Look, you're about to, 1290 01:08:03,955 --> 01:08:05,771 you're about to rise up. 1291 01:08:05,805 --> 01:08:09,055 [Booker stammers] That is… 1292 01:08:09,088 --> 01:08:11,205 [Vic] It's Vaquer. Tag was made. 1293 01:08:11,238 --> 01:08:12,671 Fallon Henley now is legal. 1294 01:08:12,738 --> 01:08:15,638 [Corey] Looks all hot and bothered no one's getting their skull crushed. 1295 01:08:15,671 --> 01:08:17,904 -[all exclaim] -[Corey] Super kick by Jacy Jayne! 1296 01:08:17,938 --> 01:08:19,021 Right under the chin. 1297 01:08:19,054 --> 01:08:21,904 [Vic] Fallon Henley, though, the legal superstar for her team, 1298 01:08:21,938 --> 01:08:24,038 and the referee should step in here. 1299 01:08:24,071 --> 01:08:26,671 Gotta get one member of Fatal Influence outta the ring! 1300 01:08:26,721 --> 01:08:29,588 -[Booker T] You get five seconds! -Hasn't even started counting! Uh-oh! 1301 01:08:30,354 --> 01:08:34,021 [Vic] We had a bit of a slip, just taking down Jayne. 1302 01:08:34,054 --> 01:08:37,988 Coming right back in, hit a code breaker into a senton. 1303 01:08:38,071 --> 01:08:39,071 Vaquer in control. 1304 01:08:39,104 --> 01:08:41,654 [Corey] Our official understands the magnitude of the situation. 1305 01:08:41,688 --> 01:08:43,938 -The tensions are running extremely high. -[Booker T] See? 1306 01:08:43,971 --> 01:08:45,921 [Corey] Giving a little leeway to the superstars. 1307 01:08:45,955 --> 01:08:47,038 [Vic] What did I see? 1308 01:08:47,071 --> 01:08:50,005 [Booker T] Jordynne Grace just short-sided Stephanie Vaquer right there. 1309 01:08:50,038 --> 01:08:52,054 [Vic] Her hand's out for the tag. What do you mean? 1310 01:08:52,088 --> 01:08:53,871 [Booker T] She short-sided her. I just saw it. 1311 01:08:53,904 --> 01:08:55,371 [Vic] No time to make fun of her height. 1312 01:08:55,404 --> 01:08:56,654 And-- Oh! 1313 01:08:56,688 --> 01:09:00,738 Jacy Jayne pulling down Grace. Vaquer couldn't make the tag. 1314 01:09:00,771 --> 01:09:02,854 -Answering back was the Juggernaut. -[Corey] Oh! 1315 01:09:02,888 --> 01:09:05,121 [Vic] Fallon Henley, though, just dropped an Archangel. 1316 01:09:05,154 --> 01:09:06,804 [Booker T] The pro! The pro going to work. 1317 01:09:06,838 --> 01:09:08,938 [Vic] And now just dropped Jordynne Grace. 1318 01:09:09,455 --> 01:09:13,171 Fatal Influence taking over this match-up. 1319 01:09:15,054 --> 01:09:16,921 Fallon Henley pleading her case for a moment. 1320 01:09:16,955 --> 01:09:22,138 Just saw that spot open up, and then from the outside, to the inside! 1321 01:09:22,171 --> 01:09:25,938 Fatal influence rolling in this match-up. 1322 01:09:26,005 --> 01:09:27,804 [whooping] 1323 01:09:30,255 --> 01:09:34,088 [Vic] Fatal Influence almost in cruise control at this moment. 1324 01:09:34,121 --> 01:09:37,571 Jordynne Grace on the other side, trying to rally her partner. 1325 01:09:37,604 --> 01:09:40,021 Or her investment, as she called it. 1326 01:09:40,054 --> 01:09:41,771 The woman she'll meet at Battleground. 1327 01:09:41,804 --> 01:09:45,154 That's the NXT Women's Champion, Stephanie Vaquer! 1328 01:09:45,188 --> 01:09:46,771 Who just got dropped! 1329 01:09:46,804 --> 01:09:49,404 Into the cover, and a near fall. 1330 01:09:49,438 --> 01:09:52,604 [Booker T] And caught slipping right there by the rock star, 1331 01:09:52,638 --> 01:09:55,904 Jacy Jayne, looking for the coup d'etat! 1332 01:09:57,138 --> 01:09:59,388 -[Vic] Out of the way, just in time! -[all exclaim] 1333 01:09:59,421 --> 01:10:01,488 -[Vic] Brogue kick to the face! -[Booker T] Beautiful! 1334 01:10:01,521 --> 01:10:04,021 [Vic] And Jacy Jayne with a point to prove tonight. 1335 01:10:04,054 --> 01:10:05,455 As she said earlier, 1336 01:10:05,488 --> 01:10:08,288 she doesn't know much about singles championships. 1337 01:10:08,338 --> 01:10:10,738 But if she can beat Stephanie Vaquer, 1338 01:10:10,771 --> 01:10:14,288 if she could be the one to pin, bam, the Women's Champion 1339 01:10:14,321 --> 01:10:17,355 on the other side of Battleground, she needs to be in the conversation. 1340 01:10:17,388 --> 01:10:20,888 [Booker T] Who built this damn house? You're looking at her right here. 1341 01:10:20,921 --> 01:10:23,655 Jacy Jayne. Give her some credit, man! 1342 01:10:23,688 --> 01:10:25,838 [Vic] I just said if she won and pinned the Champion, 1343 01:10:25,871 --> 01:10:28,554 -she should be in championship contention. -[Booker T] Give her credit! 1344 01:10:28,588 --> 01:10:31,838 [Vic] What do you want me to say, Booker? As right now, Vaquer… 1345 01:10:31,871 --> 01:10:34,705 -[Booker T] Oh! -[Vic] Oh, my word! 1346 01:10:36,571 --> 01:10:39,071 What do you want to say about Jacy Jayne right now? 1347 01:10:39,105 --> 01:10:41,088 [Booker T] I think she's done. 1348 01:10:41,121 --> 01:10:44,205 -[crowd clapping rhythmically] -[Booker T] It's a big moment for Jacy. 1349 01:10:44,238 --> 01:10:46,538 [Corey] This could be a big moment for Vaquer, 1350 01:10:46,571 --> 01:10:50,155 who has a long way to go to tag her partner, Jordynne Grace. 1351 01:10:50,188 --> 01:10:53,121 [Vic] It could be a big moment in the match-up if Grace 1352 01:10:53,155 --> 01:10:56,605 is able to get back into the squared circle. 1353 01:10:56,638 --> 01:10:59,738 Reaching out, trying to make the tag, able to do it. 1354 01:10:59,771 --> 01:11:02,771 In comes Fallon Henley, in comes The Juggernaut. 1355 01:11:04,105 --> 01:11:06,304 And after we heard from Vaquer and Grace, 1356 01:11:06,338 --> 01:11:10,705 we see that there's a healthy respect between champion and challenger. 1357 01:11:11,255 --> 01:11:15,921 And Jordynne Grace, turning into a one-woman wrecking crew. 1358 01:11:15,955 --> 01:11:18,538 -[yelling] -[Booker T] Mm! 1359 01:11:19,221 --> 01:11:22,371 [Vic] Grace, who beat Giulia last week to become the number one contender, 1360 01:11:22,405 --> 01:11:27,405 is picking up where she left off in the the Main Event again this week. 1361 01:11:27,921 --> 01:11:29,804 [Corey] Talk about a spinebuster. 1362 01:11:29,838 --> 01:11:31,804 [Vic] Following it up, bam! 1363 01:11:31,838 --> 01:11:35,554 Jordynne Grace, right now, following it up with a big forearm into the face, 1364 01:11:35,588 --> 01:11:38,338 falling into the cover-- And Jacy Jayne, 1365 01:11:38,371 --> 01:11:42,171 I mean, she just was able to break that up. 1366 01:11:42,638 --> 01:11:44,488 And I mean, that was close. 1367 01:11:47,855 --> 01:11:49,755 Looking at Vaquer on the far side of the ring, 1368 01:11:49,788 --> 01:11:51,738 hasn't even pulled herself to her feet. 1369 01:11:51,771 --> 01:11:54,671 Grace, now, has to realize, maybe for the next few minutes, 1370 01:11:54,705 --> 01:11:56,888 she's going to be going at this by herself, 1371 01:11:56,921 --> 01:11:59,005 and I think that's just what she likes, 1372 01:11:59,038 --> 01:12:01,838 having Vaquer on the outside, as you pointed out earlier, Graves. 1373 01:12:01,871 --> 01:12:03,705 The Champion on the outside, 1374 01:12:03,738 --> 01:12:06,955 she's still guaranteeing herself an opportunity at Battleground. 1375 01:12:06,988 --> 01:12:09,888 [Corey] What is Fallon Henley looking for here? Fantastic! 1376 01:12:11,804 --> 01:12:13,721 [Vic] Suplex out of the corner. 1377 01:12:13,771 --> 01:12:17,821 Grace looked up for the monitor. She, right now, has pain etched on her face. 1378 01:12:17,855 --> 01:12:19,788 Fallon Henley looking for the victory. 1379 01:12:19,821 --> 01:12:23,605 And no one can question the moxie or the confidence of Fatal Influence. 1380 01:12:24,205 --> 01:12:26,688 [Booker T] Fatal Influence looking real good, 1381 01:12:26,721 --> 01:12:29,205 but the question is, can they pull it off? 1382 01:12:29,238 --> 01:12:31,755 This is a pivotal, pivotal match here for both. 1383 01:12:32,421 --> 01:12:34,355 [Corey] Vaquer has reentered the chat. 1384 01:12:34,388 --> 01:12:37,355 All four women now throwing hands mid-ring. 1385 01:12:38,471 --> 01:12:39,771 -[Vic] Oh! -[Booker T] Yes! 1386 01:12:39,804 --> 01:12:41,721 -[Vic exclaiming] -[Corey] Another big dropkick! 1387 01:12:41,755 --> 01:12:43,521 Vaquer got rocked. 1388 01:12:43,554 --> 01:12:45,905 [Vic] Taking out the body which fell into a DDT. 1389 01:12:45,938 --> 01:12:47,505 Another super kick. 1390 01:12:47,538 --> 01:12:50,538 [Booker T] Fatal Influence on top of their game here tonight. 1391 01:12:50,571 --> 01:12:53,571 [Corey] Chemistry is the difference maker in this instance. 1392 01:12:53,605 --> 01:12:55,304 Fatal Influence are a team. 1393 01:12:55,338 --> 01:12:59,005 [Vic] And you also have to say, they called their shot earlier tonight 1394 01:12:59,038 --> 01:13:01,021 and they're making the most of it. 1395 01:13:01,054 --> 01:13:03,488 -[commentators exclaim] -[Corey] Jordynne took the bullet! 1396 01:13:03,521 --> 01:13:06,288 -[Vic] Grace sacrificed herself! -[Booker T] That's it. 1397 01:13:06,321 --> 01:13:09,255 -[Vic] Into the cover, and a kick-out. -[Corey] Wow! 1398 01:13:09,288 --> 01:13:11,488 [Vic] Grace said Vaquer was the investment. 1399 01:13:11,521 --> 01:13:14,921 She's trying to protect Stephanie, she wants that Championship Match, 1400 01:13:14,955 --> 01:13:18,738 but, man, she is throwing herself, literally, to the wolves. 1401 01:13:19,471 --> 01:13:22,321 Big kick on the outside, rocking the Champion. 1402 01:13:22,355 --> 01:13:24,021 [Corey] Vaquer is hurt. 1403 01:13:24,054 --> 01:13:27,288 Jacy Jayne knows that Fallon Henley looking to capitalize. 1404 01:13:27,321 --> 01:13:29,471 Mid-ring with Jordynne Grace in position! 1405 01:13:30,671 --> 01:13:32,638 [Vic] Able to counter for the moment is Grace. 1406 01:13:32,671 --> 01:13:36,304 Big bead-butt takes down Fallon, back fist just rocked Jayne. 1407 01:13:36,338 --> 01:13:38,688 And now, entering into beast mode! 1408 01:13:38,721 --> 01:13:40,988 -[yells] -[crowd] One, two, three! 1409 01:13:41,021 --> 01:13:44,071 [Vic] Fatal Influence suffers the fatal blow. 1410 01:13:44,105 --> 01:13:45,605 -[yelling] -[Booker T] Man! 1411 01:13:46,205 --> 01:13:48,605 [announcer] Here are your winners, the team of 1412 01:13:48,638 --> 01:13:52,538 the NXT Women's Champion, Stephanie Vaquer, 1413 01:13:52,571 --> 01:13:56,205 and Jordynne Grace! 1414 01:13:56,238 --> 01:13:58,388 ["Thicc Mama Pump" playing] 1415 01:13:58,421 --> 01:14:01,005 [Vic] She said she was going to protect her investment, 1416 01:14:01,921 --> 01:14:05,355 and she certainly did that, did The Juggernaut. 1417 01:14:07,321 --> 01:14:09,371 But it was Vaquer who proclaimed, 1418 01:14:09,405 --> 01:14:14,271 "When an unstoppable force meets the devil, the devil will always win." 1419 01:14:14,304 --> 01:14:16,804 [crowd chanting] Gracie! Gracie! 1420 01:14:17,855 --> 01:14:19,688 [referee speaking indistinctly] 1421 01:14:20,955 --> 01:14:23,538 [Vic] Graves, let's go back to some of the action in this match-up. 1422 01:14:23,605 --> 01:14:26,888 [Corey] It was fast, it was furious, it was heavy-hitting. 1423 01:14:26,921 --> 01:14:31,438 Fatal Influence, throwing caution to the wind to obtain the advantage. 1424 01:14:31,471 --> 01:14:33,971 Fallon Henley even taking it high-risk, 1425 01:14:34,005 --> 01:14:39,288 understanding that the stakes were extremely high for both teams. 1426 01:14:40,438 --> 01:14:41,938 But as a Fatal Influence… 1427 01:14:41,971 --> 01:14:44,838 Here we take another look at Jordynne Grace 1428 01:14:44,871 --> 01:14:47,438 taking the bullet for the Champion, 1429 01:14:47,471 --> 01:14:51,605 pushing Vaquer out of harm's way, keeping the match-up alive. 1430 01:14:52,304 --> 01:14:56,505 And then, The Juggernaut would unleash beast mode 1431 01:14:56,538 --> 01:14:59,438 at the expense of Jacy Jayne. 1432 01:14:59,471 --> 01:15:01,638 And still the number one contender 1433 01:15:01,671 --> 01:15:04,771 with her sights set on her tag partner's gold. 1434 01:15:09,255 --> 01:15:13,021 [Vic] Well, let's gear up for what's going to take place in Tampa, 1435 01:15:15,205 --> 01:15:18,255 as the NXT Women's Championship will be on the line. 1436 01:15:18,288 --> 01:15:21,304 Grace, Vaquer battle for the NXT Women's Title. 1437 01:15:21,338 --> 01:15:23,938 [Corey] And how about the ultimate betrayal? 1438 01:15:23,971 --> 01:15:27,938 The Underboss wants to become The Don. 1439 01:15:27,971 --> 01:15:34,304 Tony D'Angelo goes one-on-one with Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. 1440 01:15:34,338 --> 01:15:37,521 "Personal" is an understatement, in Tampa. 1441 01:15:42,471 --> 01:15:45,455 This is the Main Event before we get to next week. 1442 01:15:45,488 --> 01:15:50,988 Oba Femi, The Ruler, defends his NXT Title and his kingdom 1443 01:15:51,021 --> 01:15:55,838 against the underdog, Miles Borne of No Quarter Catch Crew. 1444 01:15:55,871 --> 01:15:58,554 [Vic] Miles Borne, who tonight, was able to hold on. 1445 01:15:59,738 --> 01:16:01,221 [Corey] How about this for history? 1446 01:16:01,255 --> 01:16:04,138 For the first time ever, the TNA Championship 1447 01:16:04,171 --> 01:16:08,405 will be defended on a WWE premium live event. 1448 01:16:08,438 --> 01:16:14,955 TNA champ, Joe Hendry looks to try to make a believer out of Trick Williams. 1449 01:16:19,755 --> 01:16:21,521 [Vic] Well, get ready, Tampa. 1450 01:16:21,554 --> 01:16:23,554 [imperceptible] 1451 01:16:25,705 --> 01:16:27,821 [Vic] You don't want to miss The Dark Angel 1452 01:16:27,855 --> 01:16:30,188 defending against The Juggernaut. 1453 01:16:30,221 --> 01:16:34,988 It's the NXT Women's Championship on the line at Battleground, 1454 01:16:35,021 --> 01:16:39,138 and I don't believe there will be many friends 1455 01:16:39,171 --> 01:16:41,988 after what takes place in Tampa. 1456 01:16:42,021 --> 01:16:44,721 So we should soak in this moment as we have-- 1457 01:16:45,488 --> 01:16:49,438 Whoa, what's going on? Apparently, something's going on in the locker room. 1458 01:16:49,471 --> 01:16:51,155 [splutters] Excuse me, it's outside. 1459 01:16:51,188 --> 01:16:53,921 -[objects smashing] -[referee] Hey! What's going on? 1460 01:16:53,955 --> 01:16:56,855 -Ricky! Hey, Ricky! -[referee] Hey, that's enough! 1461 01:16:56,888 --> 01:17:00,071 I told you! I told you we'd pick this up later, Ricky! 1462 01:17:00,105 --> 01:17:02,304 -[referee] Hey, stop. -It's later. 1463 01:17:02,355 --> 01:17:04,455 -Let's go. -Get out of here. That's enough. 1464 01:17:04,488 --> 01:17:06,921 -[groans] Oh, God! -You okay? Keep breathing. 1465 01:17:06,955 --> 01:17:09,738 Hey, we need some medical over here! We need some help! 1466 01:17:09,771 --> 01:17:12,521 [Vic] Page said he wasn't done yet with Ricky Saints. 1467 01:17:13,505 --> 01:17:17,688 But as we focus on those two, we refocus on these two. 1468 01:17:17,721 --> 01:17:23,538 Who will come out of Battleground on top of the best Women's Division in the world? 1469 01:17:23,571 --> 01:17:25,138 Can the Dark Angel retain, 1470 01:17:25,171 --> 01:17:29,205 or can The Juggernaut do what she said she came here to do, 1471 01:17:29,238 --> 01:17:34,138 be the best woman in the world and be the NXT Women's Champion? 1472 01:17:34,171 --> 01:17:35,505 [crowd chanting] Gracie! 1473 01:17:35,538 --> 01:17:37,405 [crowd cheering] Gracie!