1 00:00:06,205 --> 00:00:07,071 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:08,471 --> 00:00:09,405 [man] Then… 3 00:00:13,238 --> 00:00:14,171 now… 4 00:00:19,305 --> 00:00:20,238 forever… 5 00:00:28,605 --> 00:00:29,755 together. 6 00:00:36,921 --> 00:00:38,871 [menacing instrumental music playing] 7 00:00:40,538 --> 00:00:44,105 One week as champion, I already have the entire division on my ass? 8 00:00:44,138 --> 00:00:48,238 That NXT Women's Championship is not about you. 9 00:00:48,271 --> 00:00:51,405 It's apparent that anything can happen. 10 00:00:51,438 --> 00:00:54,238 You know who's beating Jacy Jayne? 11 00:00:54,271 --> 00:00:55,838 Kelani Jordan. 12 00:00:55,871 --> 00:00:58,138 If anybody's taking that title off Jacy, 13 00:00:58,738 --> 00:01:00,738 it's Lash Legend. 14 00:01:01,271 --> 00:01:04,405 But you know the part that just really irks me, 15 00:01:04,438 --> 00:01:07,605 is how you continue to underestimate me. 16 00:01:07,638 --> 00:01:13,304 You are absolutely the most beatable champion of all time. 17 00:01:13,338 --> 00:01:15,405 If I'm the most beatable champion, 18 00:01:15,438 --> 00:01:18,405 tell me how I beat the person nobody else could, 19 00:01:18,438 --> 00:01:19,571 Stephanie Vaquer. 20 00:01:19,604 --> 00:01:21,738 [Vic] Rolling Encore from Jacy Jayne! 21 00:01:21,771 --> 00:01:22,671 [Booker] Wait a minute! 22 00:01:22,705 --> 00:01:25,071 [Vic] Jayne falling into the cover, hook of the leg. 23 00:01:25,104 --> 00:01:27,238 -[crowd cheering] -[bell dinging] 24 00:01:28,705 --> 00:01:31,638 The most beatable champion ever? [scoffs] 25 00:01:32,738 --> 00:01:37,638 [Vic] Rolling Encore and the lights are out on Lainey. 26 00:01:37,671 --> 00:01:39,471 [gasps] How did that happen? 27 00:01:39,505 --> 00:01:43,838 Because I'm the best champion this division has ever seen. 28 00:01:43,871 --> 00:01:46,971 And soon you're all gonna wake up and realize it. 29 00:01:47,005 --> 00:01:47,838 Out of my way. 30 00:01:50,538 --> 00:01:51,604 Because we have 31 00:01:51,638 --> 00:01:55,238 the most stacked women's division in the world, 32 00:01:55,854 --> 00:02:00,638 I decided that next week there's gonna be four singles matches. 33 00:02:00,671 --> 00:02:04,238 I see a whole bunch of women who've already had their turn. 34 00:02:04,271 --> 00:02:09,704 Whoever advances will move on to a fatal four way on June 24th. 35 00:02:10,238 --> 00:02:11,788 I have my eye on something. 36 00:02:13,305 --> 00:02:16,371 Whoever walks out of that final four way 37 00:02:16,405 --> 00:02:18,738 will be the new number one contender 38 00:02:19,638 --> 00:02:21,971 for the NXT Women's Championship 39 00:02:22,005 --> 00:02:24,121 at Evolution. 40 00:02:26,021 --> 00:02:28,871 Everybody knows I'm the baddest… in this place. 41 00:02:29,905 --> 00:02:31,371 -[Vic] Oh! -[Corey] Thea Hail! 42 00:02:31,871 --> 00:02:34,305 You should have minded your damn business! 43 00:02:34,338 --> 00:02:35,305 [indistinct conversation] 44 00:02:35,338 --> 00:02:37,438 [Vic] Jaida telling her "You should mind your business." 45 00:02:37,471 --> 00:02:39,405 -[groans] -[clanging] 46 00:02:40,388 --> 00:02:42,338 You should really start saving yourself next time. 47 00:02:43,088 --> 00:02:44,271 [Corey] That's Thea Hail! 48 00:02:44,771 --> 00:02:49,071 [Vic] Thea Hail is here looking to prove something to Jaida Parker. 49 00:02:50,704 --> 00:02:55,371 These eight women will compete in four Evolution Eliminators. 50 00:02:55,905 --> 00:02:58,071 But guess who's gonna have the last laugh? 51 00:02:58,605 --> 00:03:01,771 Jacy freaking Jayne. 52 00:03:04,054 --> 00:03:07,388 ♪ A million dollars from now, I will remember you ♪ 53 00:03:07,954 --> 00:03:11,155 ♪ A million dollars from now, I will remember you ♪ 54 00:03:11,855 --> 00:03:15,454 ♪ A million dollars from now, I will remember you ♪ 55 00:03:15,488 --> 00:03:18,288 [crowd chanting] NXT! 56 00:03:18,838 --> 00:03:20,088 ["Let 'em know" playing] 57 00:03:20,121 --> 00:03:22,588 [crowd cheering] 58 00:03:25,454 --> 00:03:26,505 [bell dinging] 59 00:03:26,538 --> 00:03:31,338 [Mike] The following is a Evolution Elimi-- 60 00:03:31,371 --> 00:03:34,005 [Vic] Oh! Mike Rome couldn't even get it out. 61 00:03:34,605 --> 00:03:38,471 Thea Hail not wasting any time tonight. 62 00:03:39,088 --> 00:03:42,288 [Booker] Oh, baby, here we go! 63 00:03:42,321 --> 00:03:44,471 [Corey] The relationship between these two women predates 64 00:03:44,505 --> 00:03:47,155 the opportunity to compete at Evolution. 65 00:03:48,088 --> 00:03:52,138 [Vic] This is supposed to be the first of four Evolution Eliminators. 66 00:03:52,171 --> 00:03:53,938 Our referee, though, has got to get some sense… 67 00:03:53,971 --> 00:03:55,204 Did you hear a bell, Graves? 68 00:03:56,204 --> 00:03:58,288 I don't believe we heard a bell. 69 00:03:58,321 --> 00:03:59,938 -[bell dinging] -[Booker] There it is! 70 00:03:59,971 --> 00:04:02,255 [Vic] Here we go! Bench press by Thea. 71 00:04:02,288 --> 00:04:05,605 And Graves, you're right, Thea and Parker been going back and forth, one another. 72 00:04:05,638 --> 00:04:08,138 Parker with a cheap shot to Hail several weeks ago, 73 00:04:08,171 --> 00:04:11,288 but again tonight, eight women fighting for four spots 74 00:04:11,321 --> 00:04:13,371 to be in next week's Fatal 4-Way. 75 00:04:13,405 --> 00:04:16,938 Winner heads to WWE Evolution in Atlanta, July 13th 76 00:04:16,971 --> 00:04:20,621 to face the NXT Women's Champion, Jacy Jayne. 77 00:04:20,654 --> 00:04:23,538 And Graves, is it fair the locker room is calling Jayne 78 00:04:23,571 --> 00:04:26,104 the most beatable champion ever? 79 00:04:26,138 --> 00:04:28,005 [Corey] They can call her whatever they want, 80 00:04:28,038 --> 00:04:29,338 whatever insult they can dream up. 81 00:04:29,371 --> 00:04:33,521 But the fact of the matter is, Jacy Jayne is the NXT Women's Champion. 82 00:04:33,555 --> 00:04:35,138 -And until somebody beats her… -[Vic] Whoa! 83 00:04:35,171 --> 00:04:36,938 [Corey] …it doesn't matter what your opinion is. 84 00:04:36,971 --> 00:04:39,521 [Vic] Well, Booker, as this one starts off hot and heavy-- 85 00:04:39,555 --> 00:04:41,221 -[Corey] Look out! -[Vic] Incoming! 86 00:04:41,255 --> 00:04:42,738 [Booker] Bad! 87 00:04:42,771 --> 00:04:45,571 [Vic] Booker, what does Thea need to prove, not to us, 88 00:04:45,604 --> 00:04:47,488 but maybe need to prove to herself? 89 00:04:47,521 --> 00:04:49,505 [Booker] I don't think Thea needs to prove anything. 90 00:04:49,538 --> 00:04:52,138 She had competed in Reality of Wrestling over the weekend. 91 00:04:52,171 --> 00:04:55,805 I must say, she's sharper than a knife right now, and she's proving it. 92 00:04:55,838 --> 00:04:56,805 She's going up top. 93 00:04:56,838 --> 00:04:58,305 Here we go, man! 94 00:04:58,338 --> 00:05:00,871 [Vic] Looking down, high cross-body connects, 95 00:05:00,905 --> 00:05:02,671 and rolling right off with the momentum. 96 00:05:02,705 --> 00:05:04,388 She could have gone for a cover, 97 00:05:04,421 --> 00:05:06,755 but that might have helped out Jaida Parker. 98 00:05:06,788 --> 00:05:08,938 -But a big exploder! -[Booker] Wow! 99 00:05:09,438 --> 00:05:12,388 -[Corey] There's the cover from Hail. -[Vic] And a near fall. 100 00:05:12,421 --> 00:05:15,505 No more Andre Chase. No more Chase University 101 00:05:15,538 --> 00:05:17,104 -fighting for her. -[Booker] A good thing. 102 00:05:17,138 --> 00:05:18,521 [Vic] So why do you have to say that? 103 00:05:18,555 --> 00:05:21,321 [Booker] That's best for Thea Hail, getting away from that group. 104 00:05:21,354 --> 00:05:22,971 Right now, she's on her own, man. 105 00:05:23,005 --> 00:05:24,505 Sink or swim mentality! 106 00:05:24,538 --> 00:05:27,005 -[Jaida screams] -[Vic] Oh, and Jaida Parker-- 107 00:05:27,038 --> 00:05:29,088 -[Corey] Oh! -[Vic] Sidewalk slam. 108 00:05:29,121 --> 00:05:30,955 Into the cover to advance. 109 00:05:30,988 --> 00:05:33,555 -And Thea's left shoulder coming up. -[Corey] Booker, it's fair to say 110 00:05:33,588 --> 00:05:36,705 Jaida Parker lives her life with the sink-or-swim mentality. 111 00:05:36,738 --> 00:05:39,121 I caught up with Jaida a few minutes before we came on the air 112 00:05:39,155 --> 00:05:42,104 and she said, Evolution is the perfect opportunity 113 00:05:42,138 --> 00:05:46,088 and the perfect time to introduce the rest of the WWE Universe 114 00:05:46,121 --> 00:05:48,955 to what NXT already knows about Ms. Parker. 115 00:05:48,988 --> 00:05:52,271 [Booker] I agree with that 100%, but I tell you what, I tell you what, 116 00:05:52,305 --> 00:05:55,655 Jaida Parker better not sleep on this young lady right here tonight. 117 00:05:55,688 --> 00:05:58,354 Thea Hail, like I say, she's sharp, man, she's sharp. 118 00:05:58,388 --> 00:05:59,688 I seen it with my own eyes. 119 00:05:59,721 --> 00:06:01,538 [Corey] Booker, you think Thea Hail has 120 00:06:01,571 --> 00:06:03,621 emptied her gas tank too early in this matchup? 121 00:06:03,655 --> 00:06:06,071 She came out of here like she was shot out of a cannon. 122 00:06:06,104 --> 00:06:09,055 [Booker] I don't think so. I think Thea Hail has a gas tank 123 00:06:09,088 --> 00:06:11,838 that we haven't actually really been able to tap into. 124 00:06:11,871 --> 00:06:13,221 We're gonna see it tonight! 125 00:06:13,255 --> 00:06:15,671 [Vic] Whoa, nice job by Jaida Parker, 126 00:06:15,705 --> 00:06:16,921 able to hold on. 127 00:06:16,955 --> 00:06:19,055 And Graves does bring up a great point there 128 00:06:19,088 --> 00:06:21,655 that Jaida Parker on the other side, Corey, 129 00:06:21,688 --> 00:06:25,155 was able to weather the storm of Thea Hail up front. 130 00:06:25,188 --> 00:06:27,521 [Corey] Exactly, that's what brought the thought to my mind, 131 00:06:27,555 --> 00:06:30,488 was the fact that Thea Hail came out of here guns ablaze, 132 00:06:30,521 --> 00:06:32,421 and hit everything she could on Jaida. 133 00:06:32,455 --> 00:06:35,305 Jaida weathered the storm, and now, Ms. Parker in control 134 00:06:35,338 --> 00:06:37,238 in a slower, more methodical pace. 135 00:06:37,271 --> 00:06:38,788 [Booker] Doing beautiful work right now, 136 00:06:38,821 --> 00:06:42,488 keeping Thea Hail real close to the body, baby! I love it! 137 00:06:42,521 --> 00:06:47,205 [Vic] It's a big night again for the women of NXT. Four Evolution Eliminators. 138 00:06:47,238 --> 00:06:49,738 Blake Monroe makes it official, 139 00:06:49,771 --> 00:06:53,871 -puts pen to paper here tonight on NXT. -[Booker chuckles] 140 00:06:53,905 --> 00:06:56,288 [Corey] And this is a brilliant classic strategy 141 00:06:56,321 --> 00:06:58,971 being employed by Jaida Parker, using her size advantage, 142 00:06:59,005 --> 00:07:01,238 putting all of her weight on the smaller Thea Hail. 143 00:07:01,271 --> 00:07:02,921 If nothing else, it's gonna exhaust Thea. 144 00:07:02,955 --> 00:07:04,838 -And look at this. Wow! -[Booker] Oh, baby! 145 00:07:05,588 --> 00:07:07,955 [Vic] Cranking the neck in a unique way. 146 00:07:07,988 --> 00:07:09,138 Cover. 147 00:07:09,171 --> 00:07:10,771 And another kick out by Thea Hail. 148 00:07:10,805 --> 00:07:16,088 But this is offense that we haven't seen from Jaida Parker before. 149 00:07:16,121 --> 00:07:18,005 [Corey] I love this. This rear chin lock. 150 00:07:18,038 --> 00:07:20,655 Again, nothing fancy, but it's extremely effective. 151 00:07:20,688 --> 00:07:23,971 It's agonizing for Thea Hail, and it's exhausting Thea. 152 00:07:24,005 --> 00:07:27,705 Whatever gas she has left in the tank is slowly being drained in this position. 153 00:07:27,738 --> 00:07:29,805 [Booker] I can tell you this, Thea's not panicking. 154 00:07:29,838 --> 00:07:33,138 Right now, she's still very, very composed in this situation. 155 00:07:33,171 --> 00:07:35,938 And that's what I'm talking about, guys. That's what I'm talking about! 156 00:07:35,971 --> 00:07:38,821 [Vic] Oh, Thea Hail weathering her own storm, so to speak, 157 00:07:38,854 --> 00:07:39,888 trying to counter. 158 00:07:39,921 --> 00:07:43,671 Jaida Parker, Parker known for that high impact style of offense, 159 00:07:43,705 --> 00:07:46,671 which is certainly matched by a nasty attitude! 160 00:07:46,705 --> 00:07:49,471 Chop right to the throat, back to a front face lock, 161 00:07:49,505 --> 00:07:52,354 and Jaida Parker with a snap suplex. 162 00:07:52,388 --> 00:07:54,138 And Parker with a sense of urgency, 163 00:07:54,171 --> 00:07:56,305 because again, you win, you move on to next week, 164 00:07:56,338 --> 00:08:00,271 one step closer to WWE Evolution 165 00:08:00,304 --> 00:08:01,905 and a championship match! 166 00:08:01,938 --> 00:08:03,138 Parker into the cover, 167 00:08:03,171 --> 00:08:04,138 another hook of the leg, 168 00:08:04,171 --> 00:08:08,255 and Thea Hail again, just able to kick out. 169 00:08:08,304 --> 00:08:10,804 [Booker] Good strategy right now by Jaida Parker. 170 00:08:12,538 --> 00:08:14,738 [Vic] Looking for the front face lock, maybe looking for a… 171 00:08:15,488 --> 00:08:17,604 another suplex to rip right back down to the mat. 172 00:08:17,638 --> 00:08:19,621 -And now Thea Hail charging in! -[Booker] Oh! 173 00:08:19,655 --> 00:08:22,338 [Vic] Nice clothesline, and look at Thea's eyes. 174 00:08:22,838 --> 00:08:24,554 Thea Hail knows what's at stake, 175 00:08:24,588 --> 00:08:25,488 but you start to wonder, 176 00:08:25,521 --> 00:08:28,621 does Thea Hail worry more about that championship opportunity? 177 00:08:28,655 --> 00:08:30,738 -[Booker] Oh! -Or is she worrying about Ms. Parker? 178 00:08:30,771 --> 00:08:33,271 Which one of these two women will advance 179 00:08:33,304 --> 00:08:35,938 and head to the Fatal 4-Way next week 180 00:08:35,971 --> 00:08:37,738 here live on NXT? 181 00:08:42,171 --> 00:08:44,838 [Vic] Jaida Parker in control. 182 00:08:44,871 --> 00:08:47,755 Is Parker about to punch her ticket to next week? 183 00:08:47,788 --> 00:08:48,671 Looking for a hypnotic. 184 00:08:48,704 --> 00:08:50,355 -[Booker] Counter! -Countered by Thea Hail. 185 00:08:50,388 --> 00:08:54,255 Hail now looking for a submission, trying to lock in that Kimura. 186 00:08:54,288 --> 00:08:56,388 And the Kimura is cinched in! 187 00:08:56,421 --> 00:08:58,288 Thea's even got the body scissors on, Graves! 188 00:08:58,321 --> 00:09:00,721 [Corey] Jaida Parker's in a world of trouble right now. 189 00:09:00,755 --> 00:09:02,338 Can Jaida hang on? 190 00:09:03,338 --> 00:09:05,921 [Vic] NXT Universe rising to their feet. 191 00:09:05,954 --> 00:09:07,538 The referee in great position. 192 00:09:07,571 --> 00:09:11,355 Jaida Parker right now, writhing, screaming in pain. 193 00:09:12,838 --> 00:09:15,755 Thea now, just saw Thea shift that arm a little bit more. 194 00:09:15,805 --> 00:09:18,171 The left shoulder. Trying to hyperextend. 195 00:09:18,221 --> 00:09:20,805 -Reaching out. So close. -[Booker T] Oh, baby. 196 00:09:20,871 --> 00:09:23,005 -[Vic] Oh, no. -[Booker T] Oh, baby. 197 00:09:23,038 --> 00:09:25,421 -Parker's done for. -[Vic] Cranking on the arm. 198 00:09:25,454 --> 00:09:28,255 Kimura locked in. Nowhere for Jaida to go. 199 00:09:28,288 --> 00:09:30,788 [Corey] Thea may snap Jaida's arm in the middle of the ring. 200 00:09:30,821 --> 00:09:34,755 [Vic] Jaida not gonna quit. Trying to fight through the pain. 201 00:09:34,805 --> 00:09:37,221 And no way. Trying to overpower. 202 00:09:37,255 --> 00:09:39,071 [Booker T] You've gotta be kidding me. 203 00:09:39,421 --> 00:09:40,921 [Vic] Listen to this place. 204 00:09:40,954 --> 00:09:42,771 [crowd chanting] Jaida! Jaida! 205 00:09:43,238 --> 00:09:46,788 [Corey] Jaida Parker making believers of the NXT Universe. 206 00:09:46,838 --> 00:09:49,388 But Thea Hail right back into the Kimura. 207 00:09:49,938 --> 00:09:52,954 [Vic] Graves, but has the damage been done to that left shoulder? 208 00:09:53,005 --> 00:09:54,971 [Corey] Potentially, yes. Here's the third attempt. 209 00:09:55,021 --> 00:09:57,155 Will this be the one that finishes the job? 210 00:09:57,188 --> 00:09:59,471 Parker in all types of agony right now. 211 00:09:59,671 --> 00:10:01,871 -[Vic] On the face and-- -[Corey] Whoa! 212 00:10:01,921 --> 00:10:04,305 -Did you see that? -[Vic] It looked like Jaida tapped. 213 00:10:04,355 --> 00:10:05,555 [Booker T] She tapped. 214 00:10:06,755 --> 00:10:09,421 [Corey] Oh, hip-notic. The official didn't see. 215 00:10:09,505 --> 00:10:12,288 Jaida Parker tapped. Jaida with the hip-notic. 216 00:10:12,338 --> 00:10:15,704 -And Jaida Parker, the first to advance. -[bell dings] 217 00:10:17,871 --> 00:10:22,488 [announcer] Here is your winner, Jaida Parker. 218 00:10:22,538 --> 00:10:25,555 [Corey stammers] Did we all see the same thing? 219 00:10:25,605 --> 00:10:27,954 -[Vic] I'm relatively certain-- -[Corey] Can we get a replay? 220 00:10:28,821 --> 00:10:31,538 [Vic] Let's take another look at the Kimura extension for the third time. 221 00:10:31,588 --> 00:10:34,788 -Watch Jaida's hand. Jaida tapped. -Right there. 222 00:10:34,821 --> 00:10:37,105 [Vic] Which is why Thea relinquished the hold. 223 00:10:37,138 --> 00:10:39,405 Thea released the hold. The official didn't see it. 224 00:10:39,438 --> 00:10:42,421 Didn't call it. Hip-notic from behind. 225 00:10:42,488 --> 00:10:45,188 The assassination of Thea Hail. 226 00:10:49,788 --> 00:10:53,704 Well, who will join Parker? We will find out tonight 227 00:10:54,305 --> 00:10:59,688 as the Evolution eliminators continue tonight on NXT. 228 00:11:00,288 --> 00:11:01,321 Wow. 229 00:11:01,921 --> 00:11:04,221 I can't wait to beat the hell out of these guys tonight. 230 00:11:04,255 --> 00:11:07,471 I didn't think it could get any more annoying than Trick 231 00:11:07,938 --> 00:11:10,555 but literally no one likes AJ and KC. 232 00:11:10,588 --> 00:11:14,221 Exactly. They are in for an ass kicking. 233 00:11:14,271 --> 00:11:15,671 Bingo. 234 00:11:15,721 --> 00:11:20,321 I like the sound of that. Let me tell you, First Class is the worst, okay? 235 00:11:20,488 --> 00:11:23,888 They are making TNA look bad. Tagging along with Trick Williams. 236 00:11:23,921 --> 00:11:26,505 All the while, he's disrespecting our championship. 237 00:11:26,538 --> 00:11:27,838 -I know. -Sickening. 238 00:11:27,871 --> 00:11:29,788 Yes, sickening it is. 239 00:11:29,821 --> 00:11:31,755 Let me tell you, I'm gonna tune this thing up. 240 00:11:31,805 --> 00:11:33,055 I'll see you boys out there. 241 00:11:33,088 --> 00:11:34,905 All right, brother. Keep the guitar handy. 242 00:11:34,954 --> 00:11:37,188 -Elijah in the house. -Elijah in the house! 243 00:11:37,221 --> 00:11:39,055 -Whoa, whoa. -Boys! 244 00:11:39,088 --> 00:11:41,338 -Y'all ready to rock tonight or what? -You know it. 245 00:11:41,371 --> 00:11:42,988 Just know on the other side of this match, 246 00:11:43,021 --> 00:11:45,055 y'all got a tag team title shot waiting for you guys. 247 00:11:45,088 --> 00:11:46,255 Damn right. 248 00:11:46,288 --> 00:11:48,688 -Let us know anytime, anyplace. -Well, after this match-- 249 00:11:50,121 --> 00:11:51,138 Bigger. 250 00:11:51,171 --> 00:11:52,921 -Mr. Ruler. -Gents. 251 00:11:52,954 --> 00:11:55,171 Heck of a match you had last week with Jasper Troy, bro. 252 00:11:55,204 --> 00:11:57,188 Yeah, straight up hard fight, bro. 253 00:11:57,221 --> 00:11:59,371 Thank you. It was, it was. I have to say, 254 00:11:59,738 --> 00:12:03,671 Jasper is definitely the most powerful contender I've been in the ring with. 255 00:12:03,704 --> 00:12:08,088 But I'm still the Ruler and that's not going to change anytime soon. 256 00:12:10,338 --> 00:12:12,121 [laughs] 257 00:12:13,471 --> 00:12:14,605 Champ. 258 00:12:16,421 --> 00:12:17,488 Champ. 259 00:12:18,071 --> 00:12:19,905 My money is on these guys tonight. 260 00:12:20,405 --> 00:12:22,871 Well, you are going to be one broke ruler then. 261 00:12:24,738 --> 00:12:26,005 Why y'all got all this leather on? 262 00:12:26,038 --> 00:12:27,388 -Shut up. -Looks stupid. 263 00:12:28,338 --> 00:12:30,488 Let's lock in. Let's get ready. 264 00:12:31,821 --> 00:12:33,855 -That was… -[both] Weird, right? 265 00:12:33,888 --> 00:12:35,521 -Yeah. -It… 266 00:12:47,871 --> 00:12:50,288 [female narrator] When the Glamour signs on the dotted line, 267 00:12:50,338 --> 00:12:52,454 It's not just a signature. 268 00:12:52,871 --> 00:12:54,271 It's an event. 269 00:12:56,971 --> 00:13:00,488 And she needs a dress as stunning as her contract. 270 00:13:00,688 --> 00:13:01,821 [gasps] 271 00:13:03,788 --> 00:13:04,788 [gasps] 272 00:13:05,738 --> 00:13:06,905 Perfect. 273 00:13:10,488 --> 00:13:14,204 [female narrator] The Glamour is on her way to seal the deal 274 00:13:14,238 --> 00:13:16,371 with more than just a firm handshake. 275 00:13:18,805 --> 00:13:23,355 Because Blake Monroe signs the NXT contract tonight. 276 00:13:28,388 --> 00:13:33,571 [Vic] What a glamorous moment that will be tonight, live on NXT. 277 00:13:33,605 --> 00:13:35,488 ["Out Of This World" playing] 278 00:13:37,371 --> 00:13:38,405 [bell dings] 279 00:13:38,454 --> 00:13:43,438 [announcer] The following is an Evolution eliminator. 280 00:13:44,538 --> 00:13:51,055 Introducing first from Boynton Beach, Florida, Kelani Jordan! 281 00:13:53,271 --> 00:13:55,521 [Vic] Graves, much like our previous match, 282 00:13:55,571 --> 00:13:58,704 there really is no love lost between these two. 283 00:13:59,805 --> 00:14:01,721 Kelani Jordan and her opponent Lash Legend. 284 00:14:01,771 --> 00:14:04,688 [Corey] Ultimately, you gotta put personal issues aside 285 00:14:04,788 --> 00:14:07,555 as Jaida Parker was able to do and use strategy 286 00:14:07,588 --> 00:14:09,288 to advance in the Fatal 4-Way. 287 00:14:09,321 --> 00:14:11,338 Kelani needs to focus on the task at hand. 288 00:14:11,388 --> 00:14:16,255 Advancing to the Fatal 4-Way and getting past the powerhouse that is Lash Legend. 289 00:14:16,305 --> 00:14:18,555 Because if Kelani lets her emotions get the best of her, 290 00:14:18,588 --> 00:14:19,971 it's gonna be a short night. 291 00:14:20,005 --> 00:14:22,421 ["Get It Girl" playing] 292 00:14:28,788 --> 00:14:33,055 [announcer] And her opponent from Atlanta, Georgia, 293 00:14:33,088 --> 00:14:37,505 Lash Legend! 294 00:14:37,538 --> 00:14:41,354 [Vic] Gravy, is the time right for the Boujee Bully? 295 00:14:41,421 --> 00:14:45,471 [Corey] In my opinion, Lash Legend has got to be a favorite, 296 00:14:45,505 --> 00:14:48,505 if not the favorite to challenge Jacy Jayne 297 00:14:48,538 --> 00:14:52,155 in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, come Evolution. 298 00:14:52,188 --> 00:14:55,188 But trust me, Kelani is not going down without a hell of a fight. 299 00:15:03,588 --> 00:15:06,988 [Vic] Booker, as we take a look at Evolution, 300 00:15:07,038 --> 00:15:11,021 what would someone like sister Sherri be thinking about WWE Evolution? 301 00:15:11,071 --> 00:15:12,771 [Booker T] How can I get in on it? 302 00:15:12,805 --> 00:15:14,721 That's what she'll be thinking. No, man. 303 00:15:14,871 --> 00:15:18,721 Sherri helped create this division right here, the women's division. 304 00:15:18,755 --> 00:15:20,938 Right now, she would be looking down saying, 305 00:15:20,971 --> 00:15:23,871 "I'm so proud of what these ladies are doing, man." 306 00:15:23,905 --> 00:15:25,655 [Vic] Now, Graves, you remember the excitement 307 00:15:25,704 --> 00:15:29,671 that surrounded the first all-women's show which took place just seven years ago. 308 00:15:29,721 --> 00:15:31,921 [Corey] History was made. I was there in Long Island. 309 00:15:31,954 --> 00:15:34,905 I took my daughter and she still talks about it to this day. 310 00:15:34,938 --> 00:15:38,604 A true step forward for women's wrestling. A very, very important day-- oh! 311 00:15:38,655 --> 00:15:40,721 We will make more history in Atlanta. 312 00:15:40,755 --> 00:15:46,021 [Vic] Been seven years as Evolution returns July 13 in Atlanta, Georgia 313 00:15:46,055 --> 00:15:47,688 right after Great American Bash. 314 00:15:47,721 --> 00:15:51,888 Saturday Night's Main Event will see Gunther face Goldberg. 315 00:15:51,921 --> 00:15:54,621 [Corey] The WWE Hall of Famer has the opportunity 316 00:15:54,655 --> 00:15:57,721 to become world heavyweight champion against the Ring General. 317 00:15:57,755 --> 00:16:01,055 Talk about redefining what heavy hitting is all about. 318 00:16:01,104 --> 00:16:03,471 Saturday night's main event will be can't miss. 319 00:16:03,505 --> 00:16:05,271 [Vic] As we focus back on this match-up, 320 00:16:05,305 --> 00:16:08,721 Booker, what is it about the standout that stands out? 321 00:16:09,021 --> 00:16:10,655 [Booker T] You know, it's like the wind, man. 322 00:16:10,688 --> 00:16:12,688 You can feel it but you can't touch it. 323 00:16:12,721 --> 00:16:14,171 But you know it's there. 324 00:16:14,204 --> 00:16:17,221 That's with the ladies are all about. But I'm a little worried right now. 325 00:16:17,255 --> 00:16:20,771 Kelani Jordan right now seems like she's a little… a little hard step. 326 00:16:20,954 --> 00:16:22,271 Just a little bit. 327 00:16:22,471 --> 00:16:25,155 [Vic] We're back to something we talked about in the first match-up. 328 00:16:25,204 --> 00:16:29,921 That Kelani is focused more on the opponent than the task at hand, 329 00:16:29,954 --> 00:16:33,071 than the overall goal of winning, advancing and heading to Evolution. 330 00:16:33,121 --> 00:16:35,238 [Booker T] I can see that. I can see that because… 331 00:16:35,271 --> 00:16:36,438 [Vic] Whoa! 332 00:16:36,488 --> 00:16:38,755 [Booker T] …such success at such a young age. 333 00:16:38,854 --> 00:16:40,721 And she… she wants to keep it going. 334 00:16:40,771 --> 00:16:45,238 A loss here, a loss there, could definitely upend everything, man. 335 00:16:45,271 --> 00:16:47,088 [Corey] She knows something about making history. 336 00:16:47,121 --> 00:16:49,055 The first ever North American women's champion 337 00:16:49,088 --> 00:16:51,704 taking out Lash Legend. 338 00:16:51,755 --> 00:16:56,371 [Vic] Which one of these two will join Jaida Parker next week? 339 00:16:56,405 --> 00:16:58,171 …do it like me. 340 00:16:58,204 --> 00:16:59,788 [crowd chanting] Kelani! 341 00:17:02,538 --> 00:17:05,471 Power advantage Lash Legend. 342 00:17:06,438 --> 00:17:09,288 Athleticism advantage may be Kelani Jordan. 343 00:17:09,321 --> 00:17:10,771 And nearfall. 344 00:17:10,821 --> 00:17:13,004 This is the second of our Evolution eliminators. 345 00:17:13,238 --> 00:17:14,971 Jaida Parker already advanced. 346 00:17:15,004 --> 00:17:17,905 Who will join her at next week's Fatal 4-Way? 347 00:17:17,954 --> 00:17:23,071 Kelani Jordan doing her best to punch her way, Booker, back into the match-up. 348 00:17:23,138 --> 00:17:27,055 [Booker T] You go back to Jaida Parker and the way she won the match. 349 00:17:27,088 --> 00:17:30,288 I agree with Jaida Parker, by any means necessary. 350 00:17:30,338 --> 00:17:31,888 It's about business, man. 351 00:17:31,921 --> 00:17:34,788 It's about checks and what? checks and what, Gravy? 352 00:17:34,821 --> 00:17:37,321 -[Corey] Championships. -[Booker T] There it is, there it is. 353 00:17:37,355 --> 00:17:39,388 [Vic] Nice to see you two playing nice here this week. 354 00:17:39,438 --> 00:17:40,988 Up over goes Kelani. 355 00:17:41,021 --> 00:17:42,221 Trying to get Lash down. 356 00:17:42,254 --> 00:17:44,438 Lash-- whoa! 357 00:17:44,471 --> 00:17:45,955 [Booker T] Wow! 358 00:17:46,521 --> 00:17:49,254 [Corey] That was impressive athleticism for the powerhouse Legend. 359 00:17:49,288 --> 00:17:50,488 [Vic] Oh, man. 360 00:17:50,538 --> 00:17:52,138 Down goes Jordan yet again. 361 00:17:52,188 --> 00:17:54,355 -[Booker T] Oh, baby. -[Vic] Big pump kick. 362 00:17:54,821 --> 00:17:57,838 …just kicked Lash into next week? 363 00:17:57,888 --> 00:18:00,754 [Booker T exclaims] Oh, no. Oh, no. 364 00:18:01,305 --> 00:18:03,988 [Vic] Resiliency being shown by Kelani. 365 00:18:04,038 --> 00:18:07,504 We're seeing signs of frustration on the face of Lash Legend. 366 00:18:07,938 --> 00:18:12,088 Lash thinks this one should be over with, perhaps on multiple different occasions. 367 00:18:14,405 --> 00:18:19,338 NXT universe trying to rally in this moment, Kelani Jordan, 368 00:18:19,371 --> 00:18:22,321 who right now is just getting stretched out. 369 00:18:22,355 --> 00:18:24,905 Go back to the backbreaker earlier in the match-up, Graves, 370 00:18:24,938 --> 00:18:27,655 focusing on the smaller of the back here of Kelani Jordan. 371 00:18:27,688 --> 00:18:30,421 [Corey] Now, Lash Legend's been very effective in the sequence 372 00:18:30,455 --> 00:18:33,888 that she's rolled out her maneuvers, focusing most of her offense 373 00:18:33,921 --> 00:18:36,188 on the lower back and core of Kelani Jordan, 374 00:18:36,221 --> 00:18:38,121 including this Argentine backbreaker. 375 00:18:38,921 --> 00:18:41,271 Agonizing position for Jordan to be stuck in. 376 00:18:41,304 --> 00:18:43,405 [Vic] We saw Jaida Parker advance earlier. 377 00:18:43,438 --> 00:18:45,171 We thought she had tapped out. 378 00:18:45,205 --> 00:18:48,271 -There's no telling though… from Kelani! -[Corey and Booker exclaim] 379 00:18:48,304 --> 00:18:49,455 [Vic] Codebreaker! 380 00:18:51,504 --> 00:18:54,588 And it's now rally time for Kelani Jordan 381 00:18:54,671 --> 00:18:58,105 as we are in deep, deep waters of this match-up. 382 00:18:58,138 --> 00:19:03,521 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT! NXT! NXT! 383 00:19:04,021 --> 00:19:05,921 [Vic] Legend the first to her feet. 384 00:19:06,955 --> 00:19:10,705 Now both women up, Kelani trying to lash back down. 385 00:19:10,738 --> 00:19:13,638 And Graves, again, this all really stemming between these two 386 00:19:13,671 --> 00:19:15,588 because it appeared Kelani was getting in Lash's… 387 00:19:15,621 --> 00:19:16,888 [Corey exclaims] 388 00:19:16,921 --> 00:19:19,088 [Vic] Lash thought it was Kelani getting in her business. 389 00:19:19,138 --> 00:19:21,088 Kelani thought it was Lash getting in her business. 390 00:19:21,121 --> 00:19:22,205 It was a misunderstanding. 391 00:19:22,238 --> 00:19:24,588 At the end of the day, tonight, someone's business 392 00:19:24,638 --> 00:19:26,971 is going to be a women's championship opportunity. 393 00:19:27,004 --> 00:19:30,254 [Corey] It is every woman for herself in this situation! 394 00:19:30,288 --> 00:19:32,521 Sliced Bread by Jordan! 395 00:19:32,554 --> 00:19:36,438 [Vic] Lash is down! Kelani now trying to climb quickly, 396 00:19:36,471 --> 00:19:39,088 trying to take flight, looking for a 5-star! 397 00:19:39,138 --> 00:19:40,921 -[Booker] Oh, that's it! -[Vic] She got it all! 398 00:19:40,955 --> 00:19:42,988 [Vic] Into the cover, looking for the three! 399 00:19:43,021 --> 00:19:44,021 And just got to two. 400 00:19:45,871 --> 00:19:49,554 [Corey] Take another look at Kelani Jordan taking to the skies. 401 00:19:49,588 --> 00:19:52,205 Full extension, high impact landing! 402 00:19:52,871 --> 00:19:55,738 But Lash Legend with a little too much left in the tank. 403 00:19:56,871 --> 00:19:59,605 [Vic] Kelani now maybe trying to kick over Lash right now, Booker, 404 00:19:59,638 --> 00:20:01,321 maybe looking for a single leg crab? 405 00:20:01,355 --> 00:20:04,138 [Booker] Anything. Whatever works right now at this stage of the game, 406 00:20:04,171 --> 00:20:05,455 with deep waters right there. 407 00:20:05,488 --> 00:20:07,088 -[crowd exclaims] -[Booker] Oh! Big shot! 408 00:20:08,038 --> 00:20:11,554 [Vic] That right hand just rocked Kelani almost into next week. 409 00:20:13,071 --> 00:20:13,955 Lash looking around. 410 00:20:13,988 --> 00:20:16,888 Both these women have brought their best here tonight. 411 00:20:17,538 --> 00:20:18,771 Nice counter! 412 00:20:20,021 --> 00:20:21,004 Lash down again! 413 00:20:21,605 --> 00:20:23,271 Could be looking for that one of a kind 414 00:20:23,304 --> 00:20:24,754 split-legged moonsault! 415 00:20:24,788 --> 00:20:27,388 But Lash stopping Kelani! 416 00:20:27,421 --> 00:20:29,405 -[Booker] Breaking that… -[Vic] Yeah! How did… 417 00:20:29,438 --> 00:20:32,121 [Corey] You got to be impressed with the speed of Lash Legend. 418 00:20:33,804 --> 00:20:34,754 Look at this! 419 00:20:34,788 --> 00:20:36,254 [Vic] Oh, no, no, no, no, no. 420 00:20:36,288 --> 00:20:39,321 -Precarious position for both… -[Corey exclaims] 421 00:20:39,355 --> 00:20:41,938 [Vic] Kelani shifted weight! Kelani shifted weight! 422 00:20:41,971 --> 00:20:44,821 Countered, and-- Oh! Powering out again was Lash! 423 00:20:44,855 --> 00:20:47,605 But Lash feeling the effects. 424 00:20:47,638 --> 00:20:50,355 Kelani now having to find a different gear. 425 00:20:50,388 --> 00:20:52,188 Almost… what was it you said? 426 00:20:52,221 --> 00:20:53,355 Yeah, the killer instinct? 427 00:20:53,388 --> 00:20:54,838 She's got to find it now, Graves. 428 00:20:54,871 --> 00:20:57,371 You're absolutely right about that. But it looks more like 429 00:20:57,405 --> 00:20:59,504 perhaps doubt is beginning to creep into the mind 430 00:20:59,538 --> 00:21:02,155 of Kelani Jordan, once again from the top turnbuckle! 431 00:21:02,188 --> 00:21:05,138 [Vic] Now it's the 450, knees up by Lash! 432 00:21:05,171 --> 00:21:07,138 Lash able to counter once again! 433 00:21:07,171 --> 00:21:09,538 And now, hoisting up… 434 00:21:09,571 --> 00:21:12,471 -And bam! -[crowd exclaims] 435 00:21:12,504 --> 00:21:15,221 [Vic] And just like that, Lash into the cover! 436 00:21:15,254 --> 00:21:18,221 -And Legend overcomes Kelani. -[bell rings] 437 00:21:18,254 --> 00:21:19,671 [upbeat music playing] 438 00:21:19,705 --> 00:21:21,221 [Mike] Here is your winner, 439 00:21:21,254 --> 00:21:24,838 Lash Legend! 440 00:21:25,388 --> 00:21:28,554 [Corey] What a victory for Lash Legend, 441 00:21:28,588 --> 00:21:31,638 earning entry into the number one contenders' 442 00:21:31,671 --> 00:21:33,188 Fatal 4-Way. 443 00:21:33,221 --> 00:21:36,771 Lash has her eyes set on Atlanta and Evolution. 444 00:21:37,338 --> 00:21:39,338 [Vic] And can you believe, Booker, 445 00:21:39,371 --> 00:21:43,855 we still got two more Evolution eliminators to take place today. 446 00:21:43,888 --> 00:21:48,155 This is about to get busy up in this mug, man! 447 00:21:48,188 --> 00:21:51,138 Well, speaking of busy, let's talk about business 448 00:21:51,171 --> 00:21:54,355 because there's a lot of family business 449 00:21:54,388 --> 00:21:56,855 going on in the house of the D'Angelos. 450 00:21:59,521 --> 00:22:00,855 [intense music playing] 451 00:22:01,855 --> 00:22:05,155 [Stacks] Tony, I am sick of taking your orders. 452 00:22:05,571 --> 00:22:08,121 [crowd exclaiming] 453 00:22:12,838 --> 00:22:15,238 I had to take the reins myself. 454 00:22:15,788 --> 00:22:16,938 Luca, gone. 455 00:22:16,971 --> 00:22:18,205 You need to make this right! 456 00:22:18,238 --> 00:22:20,205 Do you know why I invited you out here? 457 00:22:20,938 --> 00:22:22,021 Oh! 458 00:22:23,071 --> 00:22:24,671 And then you send Rizzo into hiding? 459 00:22:25,188 --> 00:22:28,371 Now, Stacks, you're gonna pay for your sins. 460 00:22:30,554 --> 00:22:33,705 [Corey] Family business will be settled once and for all 461 00:22:33,738 --> 00:22:36,838 as the Don battles the underboss. 462 00:22:36,871 --> 00:22:38,921 [Vic] Luca Crusifino! 463 00:22:43,188 --> 00:22:45,054 [referee] One! Two! Three! 464 00:22:45,088 --> 00:22:46,004 [bell ringing] 465 00:22:47,738 --> 00:22:49,638 [Tony] I thought Stacks clipped you in the desert. 466 00:22:49,671 --> 00:22:51,804 Then you show up at Battleground and just stared at me. 467 00:22:51,838 --> 00:22:53,338 I don't know who to trust right now. 468 00:22:53,371 --> 00:22:55,121 [Luca] I understand you don't trust me. 469 00:22:55,155 --> 00:22:57,771 So I made a move to prove to you that I'm still loyal. 470 00:22:57,804 --> 00:22:59,388 I got us a match against High Ryze. 471 00:22:59,421 --> 00:23:01,155 [Tony] So you wanted to do this for the family. 472 00:23:01,188 --> 00:23:02,988 But you didn't get my consent first. 473 00:23:04,271 --> 00:23:05,388 With all due respect, 474 00:23:07,238 --> 00:23:08,938 we're not really a family anymore. 475 00:23:09,838 --> 00:23:11,405 [Corey] Tony's head is not in the game. 476 00:23:11,438 --> 00:23:12,688 This could be disastrous. 477 00:23:14,221 --> 00:23:16,788 [indistinct shouting] 478 00:23:19,671 --> 00:23:21,304 [Vic] Hey, it's Stacks! 479 00:23:21,821 --> 00:23:22,738 Get that rack! 480 00:23:23,405 --> 00:23:25,088 [Corey] Crusifino's got the crowbar! 481 00:23:28,655 --> 00:23:30,504 Yeah, that's perfect. 482 00:23:31,105 --> 00:23:32,254 [Luca] Yeah, absolutely. 483 00:23:32,905 --> 00:23:34,855 As consigliere I approve this. 484 00:23:34,888 --> 00:23:36,605 Hey, where the hell you been? 485 00:23:36,638 --> 00:23:38,205 I've been here. What are you talking about? 486 00:23:38,238 --> 00:23:40,405 I've heard enough. I'll see you in the ring, 487 00:23:40,438 --> 00:23:41,738 W-- Tony, wha-- 488 00:23:49,988 --> 00:23:51,138 See, as The Don, 489 00:23:51,788 --> 00:23:53,605 you have to be aware at all times. 490 00:23:54,288 --> 00:23:56,288 You gotta keep your head on a swivel. 491 00:23:56,988 --> 00:24:00,638 You gotta be aware of enemies coming at you from every angle. 492 00:24:02,421 --> 00:24:03,955 You have to be aware 493 00:24:04,754 --> 00:24:06,538 of being stabbed in the back. 494 00:24:09,071 --> 00:24:10,371 Now, a few months ago, 495 00:24:11,538 --> 00:24:13,038 Stacks stabbed me in the back. 496 00:24:14,688 --> 00:24:16,238 Rizzo went into hiding, 497 00:24:17,071 --> 00:24:18,355 and Luca got clipped. 498 00:24:19,671 --> 00:24:20,788 Or so I thought. 499 00:24:21,804 --> 00:24:23,921 See, I don't know what the hell is going on right now. 500 00:24:23,955 --> 00:24:26,504 Up is down. Down is up. Whatever. 501 00:24:27,155 --> 00:24:32,221 All I want from Luca is his trust and his loyalty, 502 00:24:33,788 --> 00:24:34,938 and I'm not getting it. 503 00:24:36,304 --> 00:24:39,554 So, Luca, you're gonna get your ass out here 504 00:24:40,638 --> 00:24:42,288 and we're gonna talk, man to man. 505 00:24:46,521 --> 00:24:48,155 ["The Verdict" playing] 506 00:24:50,554 --> 00:24:52,388 [Luca] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, 507 00:24:53,221 --> 00:24:55,371 T… T… 508 00:24:55,405 --> 00:24:57,588 Is this really how you want to do this? 509 00:24:57,621 --> 00:24:58,538 Yeah, it is! 510 00:24:59,655 --> 00:25:00,571 Listen to me. 511 00:25:01,388 --> 00:25:04,521 If you're gonna lie, you're gonna lie to me 512 00:25:05,304 --> 00:25:07,788 and you're gonna lie to all these people out here. 513 00:25:08,471 --> 00:25:10,621 Tony, I'm not lying to you. 514 00:25:13,238 --> 00:25:14,138 Okay. 515 00:25:14,855 --> 00:25:17,571 Then what happened with you and Stacks in the desert? 516 00:25:18,338 --> 00:25:19,504 Tony, I told you. 517 00:25:19,538 --> 00:25:21,554 We got out of an SUV, two guys zip tied me. 518 00:25:21,588 --> 00:25:23,038 They put me in the trunk of a car. 519 00:25:23,071 --> 00:25:25,955 I don't know how long I was in there for, but then they stopped. 520 00:25:25,988 --> 00:25:26,905 They let me out. 521 00:25:29,871 --> 00:25:31,321 Well, what did he say to you? 522 00:25:31,855 --> 00:25:34,621 Stacks looked me in my eyes and told me it was my lucky day. 523 00:25:34,655 --> 00:25:36,304 Then he takes my phone. He leaves. 524 00:25:36,338 --> 00:25:38,138 Tony, there wasn't a human in sight. 525 00:25:41,938 --> 00:25:44,488 Okay, let's say I believe you. 526 00:25:45,421 --> 00:25:49,355 But you came out to Battleground and stared at me like an idiot. 527 00:25:53,921 --> 00:25:55,088 Can I trust you? 528 00:25:55,121 --> 00:25:56,471 You're damn right you can. 529 00:25:57,471 --> 00:26:00,788 [crowd jeering] 530 00:26:02,871 --> 00:26:04,888 Then why didn't you hit Stacks? Huh? 531 00:26:05,455 --> 00:26:06,804 Why didn't you help me out? 532 00:26:07,955 --> 00:26:09,021 What were you doing? 533 00:26:10,671 --> 00:26:11,721 Maybe I should have. 534 00:26:14,205 --> 00:26:15,838 But T, I didn't know what to do. 535 00:26:15,871 --> 00:26:18,004 We lost at Stand & Deliver. You were pissed. 536 00:26:18,038 --> 00:26:20,938 Hell, I didn't know if I was gonna make it out of the desert alive. 537 00:26:20,971 --> 00:26:23,254 Tony, I'm a consigliere. 538 00:26:23,288 --> 00:26:24,821 I'm supposed to advise people, 539 00:26:24,855 --> 00:26:28,271 tell people what decisions to make and what decisions not to make. 540 00:26:28,304 --> 00:26:30,538 This is the first time since joining the family 541 00:26:30,571 --> 00:26:32,571 that I had to make a decision on my own. 542 00:26:34,971 --> 00:26:35,804 [mouthing] Okay! 543 00:26:36,571 --> 00:26:38,938 T, and Riz is usually my soundboard. 544 00:26:38,971 --> 00:26:40,905 -But no one's heard from her-- -All right, all right. 545 00:26:40,938 --> 00:26:41,971 Enough, enough. 546 00:26:43,254 --> 00:26:46,371 Listen, they say the eyes never lie. 547 00:26:47,788 --> 00:26:50,521 So I want you to look me in my face right now 548 00:26:51,788 --> 00:26:52,705 and tell me, 549 00:26:56,054 --> 00:26:57,121 are you with Stacks? 550 00:27:02,421 --> 00:27:03,371 You want my answer? 551 00:27:05,455 --> 00:27:07,271 Tony, 552 00:27:07,304 --> 00:27:08,588 I promise you… 553 00:27:08,621 --> 00:27:10,621 ["Scream Is A Sin" playing] 554 00:27:13,554 --> 00:27:15,905 [Stacks] Tony. Tony. 555 00:27:17,138 --> 00:27:19,388 You're still out here seeking the truth, huh? 556 00:27:19,421 --> 00:27:20,738 [crowd jeering] 557 00:27:20,771 --> 00:27:23,538 You are pathetic without me. 558 00:27:25,271 --> 00:27:26,921 You've got the truth. 559 00:27:26,955 --> 00:27:28,605 You just don't want to accept it. 560 00:27:30,288 --> 00:27:33,138 Luca is your consigliere, 561 00:27:33,171 --> 00:27:35,905 but yet you don't believe him. 562 00:27:38,488 --> 00:27:42,171 Luca, in all the years we've known each other, 563 00:27:42,205 --> 00:27:46,738 have I ever not believed in you, like Tony D has for the last month? 564 00:27:47,621 --> 00:27:49,554 Have I ever questioned you? 565 00:27:49,588 --> 00:27:51,455 Question your loyalty? 566 00:27:55,388 --> 00:27:56,638 Luca, 567 00:27:56,671 --> 00:28:01,438 there was a reason I saved you from the desert in Vegas. 568 00:28:03,088 --> 00:28:05,071 What the hell is he talking about? 569 00:28:05,105 --> 00:28:07,471 -[crowd jeering] -[mic thuds] 570 00:28:07,504 --> 00:28:09,438 [man in crowd] Come on, Tony! 571 00:28:12,771 --> 00:28:17,405 Because you were never gonna be good enough to be Tony D's consigliere. 572 00:28:20,171 --> 00:28:23,304 Luca, you know what to do next. 573 00:28:29,171 --> 00:28:31,838 [crowd jeering] 574 00:28:33,205 --> 00:28:35,405 [Vic] Well, Tony knew exactly what to do. 575 00:28:35,438 --> 00:28:37,138 Stacks is here now. I mean, guys, 576 00:28:37,171 --> 00:28:41,188 this is blowing up in a way different way than we ever even imagined 577 00:28:41,221 --> 00:28:42,905 when it came to Tony D'Angelo. 578 00:28:42,938 --> 00:28:43,771 What the… 579 00:28:45,021 --> 00:28:46,538 -Oh! -[crowd exclaiming] 580 00:28:54,288 --> 00:28:56,471 [Corey] Did Luca mean to Tony, or… 581 00:28:56,504 --> 00:28:58,171 [Vic] No, he was trying to hit Stacks! 582 00:28:58,205 --> 00:29:00,338 [Corey] Are we sure? Was he hitting Stacks? 583 00:29:01,171 --> 00:29:03,271 [Vic] What… what was he supposed to do? 584 00:29:03,304 --> 00:29:05,371 ["Scream Is A Sin" playing] 585 00:29:08,655 --> 00:29:10,888 -You look good. -[chanting] First Class Trick! 586 00:29:10,921 --> 00:29:12,655 -What? -First Class Trick! 587 00:29:12,688 --> 00:29:14,588 -Uh-huh! -First Class Trick! 588 00:29:14,621 --> 00:29:16,171 -Listen, fellas. -Hey, what's up, man? 589 00:29:16,205 --> 00:29:19,238 -Y'all ready for tonight? -Mmm, slight problem, actually. 590 00:29:19,271 --> 00:29:21,721 See, KC seems to have injured himself in training, 591 00:29:21,754 --> 00:29:25,121 and he's not exactly medically cleared for our Six-Man tonight. 592 00:29:25,155 --> 00:29:26,171 Listen, champ, I'm sorry. 593 00:29:26,205 --> 00:29:29,338 How you gonna tell me right before the match that you can't go? 594 00:29:29,371 --> 00:29:30,554 -I told you. -I know. 595 00:29:30,588 --> 00:29:33,238 -Listen, have I ever led you astray? -Man, I hope not. 596 00:29:33,271 --> 00:29:35,605 See, First Class doesn't present problems. 597 00:29:35,638 --> 00:29:38,504 -First Class presents solutions. -All the time. 598 00:29:38,538 --> 00:29:39,871 Well, where they at, then? 599 00:29:39,905 --> 00:29:41,705 KC can't go tonight, 600 00:29:41,738 --> 00:29:43,788 so we found somebody that can. 601 00:29:47,438 --> 00:29:50,205 Everybody knows that you and I got history, Trick. 602 00:29:50,238 --> 00:29:52,971 but nobody around here knows TNA the way that I do. 603 00:29:53,004 --> 00:29:54,254 That's right. 604 00:29:54,288 --> 00:29:58,605 Now, history aside, man, it's good to see that TNA World Title on a real Superstar. 605 00:29:58,638 --> 00:30:00,738 -That's right. -That's you. That's you. 606 00:30:00,771 --> 00:30:02,471 Hey, listen, Wes, 607 00:30:02,504 --> 00:30:04,105 we've been through a lot. 608 00:30:04,138 --> 00:30:07,205 The whole head in the locker, the… the smack in the face… 609 00:30:08,554 --> 00:30:09,405 My bad, Wes. 610 00:30:09,438 --> 00:30:11,738 -He was tripping. -I was wrong. I was tripping. 611 00:30:11,771 --> 00:30:12,738 There's no excuse. 612 00:30:12,771 --> 00:30:14,838 -I'm glad to hear you say that. -But listen to me, 613 00:30:14,871 --> 00:30:16,304 I'm down with High Ryze. 614 00:30:17,171 --> 00:30:18,888 So, tonight, 615 00:30:18,921 --> 00:30:21,471 we First Class Trickin' on the west side! 616 00:30:21,504 --> 00:30:24,221 We're right here with it, know what I'm saying? Let's talk about it! 617 00:30:24,254 --> 00:30:26,955 -You know what the smells like? -What's the smell like? 618 00:30:26,988 --> 00:30:30,205 -[both sniffing] -Money! Money! Money! 619 00:30:30,238 --> 00:30:31,338 [laughing] 620 00:30:31,371 --> 00:30:33,771 -I'm gonna go get changed real quick. -Go do your thing! 621 00:30:33,804 --> 00:30:35,671 You bring your money, money, money out tonight. 622 00:30:35,705 --> 00:30:37,705 What's wrong with you? You got to do that to me. 623 00:30:39,121 --> 00:30:41,121 ["Accomplished" playing] 624 00:30:43,304 --> 00:30:46,304 Welcome back, everyone. Help me officially introduce 625 00:30:46,338 --> 00:30:49,955 Chase University students, Kale Dixon and your Uriah Connors. 626 00:30:49,988 --> 00:30:52,271 [all clapping] 627 00:30:53,804 --> 00:30:56,488 Hey, we're here on time. We're ready to go, Mr. Chase. 628 00:30:57,238 --> 00:30:59,804 [heroic instrumental music] 629 00:31:17,471 --> 00:31:18,638 It's summertime, 630 00:31:18,671 --> 00:31:22,971 and while everybody else gets to relax, Chase University has a strict curriculum. 631 00:31:23,004 --> 00:31:24,771 -Sorry, Mr. Chase, I-- -One second. 632 00:31:24,804 --> 00:31:29,205 As I was saying, at Chase University, we lead by example. 633 00:31:29,238 --> 00:31:31,938 And while my teaching methods may not be traditional, 634 00:31:31,971 --> 00:31:35,438 -I do take great pride in the fact that-- -Mr. Chase. I'm sorry. 635 00:31:35,471 --> 00:31:37,938 -How often do we need-- -You need to be ready 636 00:31:37,971 --> 00:31:43,405 to bleed black and red! Chase University should be your priority! 637 00:31:43,438 --> 00:31:45,771 Be prepared to hear things you don't wanna hear 638 00:31:45,804 --> 00:31:48,038 and be prepared to thrive under pressure! 639 00:31:49,971 --> 00:31:52,254 Just one more, I promise. 640 00:31:52,288 --> 00:31:54,338 -I don't get how-- -Kale! 641 00:31:54,371 --> 00:31:56,671 This is a teachable moment. 642 00:31:56,705 --> 00:31:59,705 Chase U doesn't adjust to you. 643 00:31:59,738 --> 00:32:02,571 You have to adjust to Chase U. 644 00:32:02,605 --> 00:32:04,705 Because if you wanna make it in this world, 645 00:32:04,738 --> 00:32:06,705 you have to do more than just learn. 646 00:32:06,738 --> 00:32:09,638 You have to [bleep] get tough! 647 00:32:24,554 --> 00:32:26,471 Don't sweat it, dawg. Don't sweat it. 648 00:32:27,538 --> 00:32:29,688 What a shame, Mr. Chase. 649 00:32:29,721 --> 00:32:30,955 What a shame. 650 00:32:33,971 --> 00:32:35,521 Hey, what the [bleep]? 651 00:32:41,455 --> 00:32:44,171 [Vic] She has arrived. 652 00:32:44,205 --> 00:32:47,455 The Glamorous One makes it official tonight, 653 00:32:47,488 --> 00:32:49,254 puts pen to paper. 654 00:32:49,288 --> 00:32:51,821 [Booker T] Uh-uh-uh-uh. Oh, yeah! 655 00:32:56,071 --> 00:32:57,188 [strums guitar] 656 00:32:57,221 --> 00:32:59,221 [crowd cheering] 657 00:33:02,171 --> 00:33:04,171 Hello, I am Elijah. 658 00:33:06,721 --> 00:33:11,888 [singing] First Class Trick, more like last place trash. 659 00:33:13,471 --> 00:33:17,288 Wes Lee can't even get out of the kiddie weight class. 660 00:33:19,254 --> 00:33:23,871 So, I brought Inamura and Briggs to walk this path 661 00:33:23,905 --> 00:33:29,188 when we kick Trick, AJ's, and Wes Lee's ass! 662 00:33:29,221 --> 00:33:31,221 [crowd cheering] 663 00:33:33,138 --> 00:33:37,105 And I have got one question for everybody here tonight. 664 00:33:39,355 --> 00:33:42,771 Who wants to walk with Elijah? 665 00:33:42,804 --> 00:33:44,804 [crowd cheering] 666 00:33:46,771 --> 00:33:49,738 And I know two men who will tonight. 667 00:33:50,705 --> 00:33:52,554 ["Journey Ahead" playing] 668 00:33:59,488 --> 00:34:00,738 [bell rings] 669 00:34:00,771 --> 00:34:04,804 [announcer] The following contest is a Six-Man Tag Team Match 670 00:34:04,838 --> 00:34:07,588 scheduled for one fall! 671 00:34:07,621 --> 00:34:10,938 Introducing first, the team of Elijah 672 00:34:10,971 --> 00:34:16,005 Yoshiki Inamura, and Josh Briggs! 673 00:34:17,105 --> 00:34:20,454 [Vic] Well, there is a lot to digest in this one. 674 00:34:22,488 --> 00:34:23,538 Coming up in moments, 675 00:34:23,571 --> 00:34:27,821 it's a Six-Man Tag Team Match live on NXT! 676 00:34:30,954 --> 00:34:33,371 Just not listening. Wren, you said you was gonna talk to him. 677 00:34:33,404 --> 00:34:34,288 You did say that. 678 00:34:34,321 --> 00:34:37,071 Difficult conversations with Charles can be challenging. 679 00:34:37,105 --> 00:34:38,821 It requires nuance. 680 00:34:40,138 --> 00:34:42,071 What the hell is a nuance? [chuckles] 681 00:34:42,105 --> 00:34:44,021 Wren, did you talk to Charlie or not? 682 00:34:44,054 --> 00:34:45,821 Well, no. 683 00:34:45,855 --> 00:34:48,005 -Oh, my God. -Wren, you said you was gonna. 684 00:34:48,038 --> 00:34:49,821 -Hold on, hold on. I'll be right back. -Yeah. 685 00:34:49,855 --> 00:34:52,288 My boy… Hey, look… 686 00:34:52,321 --> 00:34:55,288 Last week, you did your thing, bro. 687 00:34:55,321 --> 00:34:59,204 One-on-one with the NXT Champion, and you handled yourself? 688 00:34:59,238 --> 00:35:00,154 Congrats. 689 00:35:00,188 --> 00:35:02,955 Now, I know you took the L, but your time's coming, bro. 690 00:35:02,988 --> 00:35:04,138 You feel me? 691 00:35:04,171 --> 00:35:06,904 Not before the young OG, though. But, hey. 692 00:35:06,938 --> 00:35:08,588 -Just-- -Get out of my face. 693 00:35:13,171 --> 00:35:14,488 My bad. 694 00:35:15,055 --> 00:35:18,121 -Yo, like I was saying… -Oh, lovely. Just who I wanted to see. 695 00:35:18,154 --> 00:35:21,205 Oh, lovely. C-Money, my boy, look, 696 00:35:21,238 --> 00:35:23,771 T, he don't wanna be in the group no more, bro. 697 00:35:23,805 --> 00:35:25,188 Why won't you let him free? 698 00:35:25,221 --> 00:35:26,871 [sighs] All right, you know what? 699 00:35:26,904 --> 00:35:29,871 Seeing as you keep getting involved in the NQCC all of a sudden, 700 00:35:29,904 --> 00:35:33,171 and you found yourself a nice new friend there, how about this? 701 00:35:33,205 --> 00:35:35,188 You and Tavion in a match. 702 00:35:35,221 --> 00:35:37,488 If Tavion wins, well, he's out of the group. 703 00:35:37,521 --> 00:35:40,154 -You mean it? -Yeah. Why not? 704 00:35:40,188 --> 00:35:42,005 No, that's… that's not cool, bro, 705 00:35:42,038 --> 00:35:44,438 'cause that means you'll be staying with OG a little more. 706 00:35:44,471 --> 00:35:47,838 No, not this time, dawg. Not this time. 707 00:35:47,871 --> 00:35:49,355 -We'll see. -Yeah. 708 00:35:49,388 --> 00:35:52,588 Charlie, you need a hug. 709 00:35:52,621 --> 00:35:54,021 Like, for real. 710 00:35:54,055 --> 00:35:56,171 I got you. It's okay. 711 00:35:57,055 --> 00:35:58,805 -Get in here. Tavion. -What are you doing? 712 00:35:58,838 --> 00:35:59,971 Tavion, get in here. 713 00:36:00,788 --> 00:36:02,404 [Vic] Well, she arrived moments ago. 714 00:36:02,438 --> 00:36:05,904 There is Blake Monroe, taking her official photos 715 00:36:05,938 --> 00:36:09,021 here in NXT. Walk to the red carpet still to come. 716 00:36:09,105 --> 00:36:14,838 She will sign her NXT contract in the center of the ring, live, tonight. 717 00:36:19,855 --> 00:36:25,271 And as we said, we are set for a Six-Man Tag Team Clash 718 00:36:25,305 --> 00:36:27,171 right now on NXT. 719 00:36:27,205 --> 00:36:29,188 ["We Outside" playing] 720 00:36:32,305 --> 00:36:36,321 [Rome] And their opponents, first accompanied by KC Navarro. 721 00:36:36,938 --> 00:36:40,955 Weighing 333 pounds representing First Class 722 00:36:41,355 --> 00:36:45,005 AJ Francis. 723 00:36:46,221 --> 00:36:50,055 [Joseph] Well, we believe KC Navarro would be competing here tonight. 724 00:36:50,138 --> 00:36:51,938 He is unable to do so. 725 00:36:52,021 --> 00:36:56,288 But First Class called themselves "problem solvers" and indeed did find 726 00:36:57,455 --> 00:37:00,488 a third man two team with Trick Williams 727 00:37:01,138 --> 00:37:03,255 ♪ Act foul get two body shots ♪ 728 00:37:03,288 --> 00:37:04,855 ♪ Shorty said please fly me out ♪ 729 00:37:04,888 --> 00:37:06,588 ♪ Said she wanna try me out ♪ 730 00:37:06,621 --> 00:37:10,455 And these guys are all about the money, money, money. 731 00:37:10,488 --> 00:37:11,838 ♪ Best in the world ♪ 732 00:37:11,871 --> 00:37:13,738 ♪ 'Specially when all the stars align ♪ 733 00:37:13,771 --> 00:37:15,188 ♪ She asked me my horoscope ♪ 734 00:37:15,221 --> 00:37:18,071 ♪ And I said a Dolla sign ♪ 735 00:37:18,105 --> 00:37:19,955 -♪ It's a new year ♪ -♪ It's a new year ♪ 736 00:37:19,988 --> 00:37:21,788 -♪ And we outside ♪ -♪ We outside ♪ 737 00:37:21,821 --> 00:37:22,988 ♪ Run ya mouth when we pull up ♪ 738 00:37:23,021 --> 00:37:24,821 ["Assemble" playing] 739 00:37:38,138 --> 00:37:43,305 [Rome] Next, representing High Ryze, weighing in at 178 pounds 740 00:37:43,371 --> 00:37:46,121 Wes Lee. 741 00:37:47,121 --> 00:37:50,654 [Joseph] Elijah, Briggs and Inamura certainly will be outnumbered 742 00:37:50,688 --> 00:37:53,738 in this Six-Man Tag Team Clash. 743 00:38:17,005 --> 00:38:20,171 Graves, this is a man who will take every opportunity that comes his way. 744 00:38:20,205 --> 00:38:24,338 [Graves] Wes Lee is sick and tired of being overlooked, underappreciated 745 00:38:24,371 --> 00:38:28,571 and is going to force the eyes of the WWE Universe onto his talents. 746 00:38:28,605 --> 00:38:30,488 ["Locked In" playing] 747 00:38:30,538 --> 00:38:32,171 [crowd chanting "Whoop that Trick"] 748 00:38:32,205 --> 00:38:33,688 [Booker T] Oh, yeah! 749 00:38:34,071 --> 00:38:35,088 That's right. 750 00:38:36,005 --> 00:38:37,038 Say what? 751 00:38:37,088 --> 00:38:40,005 -[crowd chanting "Whoop that Trick"] -[Booker T] Yeah! 752 00:38:40,038 --> 00:38:41,021 Uh-huh. 753 00:38:42,154 --> 00:38:45,355 I like it. Oh, yeah, man! 754 00:38:45,904 --> 00:38:47,088 Oh, yeah, man! 755 00:38:47,821 --> 00:38:52,921 That's that boy, the TNA yound blood. 756 00:38:52,955 --> 00:38:55,305 Check him out. He's chiseled. 757 00:38:55,338 --> 00:38:58,654 They call not a credit, man. 758 00:38:58,688 --> 00:39:01,105 -[crowd continues chanting] -[Booker T] Oh, yeah! 759 00:39:03,388 --> 00:39:07,021 [Rome] And their tag team partner from Columbia, South Carolina, 760 00:39:07,055 --> 00:39:09,455 weighing in at 240 pounds, 761 00:39:09,488 --> 00:39:12,571 he is the TNA World Champion, 762 00:39:12,605 --> 00:39:15,288 Trick Williams! 763 00:39:15,321 --> 00:39:18,605 [Booker T speaking indistinctly] 764 00:39:20,171 --> 00:39:22,488 [Joseph responds Spanish] 765 00:39:24,138 --> 00:39:26,788 -[Booker T in Spanish] Si. -[Joseph chuckling] 766 00:39:28,955 --> 00:39:30,721 [in English] Trying to write this shit back here 767 00:39:30,755 --> 00:39:32,255 as we've got a Six-Man Tag Team Match. 768 00:39:32,305 --> 00:39:34,055 Getting ready to go. 769 00:39:34,088 --> 00:39:39,038 You know, Trick was a guest in the Penthouse last Thursday on TNA. 770 00:39:39,071 --> 00:39:40,805 Can you do your… Book, you're out-- 771 00:39:40,838 --> 00:39:43,271 -[bell dings] -[Joseph] Hey, how are you doing, sir? 772 00:39:46,555 --> 00:39:49,171 [Graves] Yoshiki Inamura starting things off against Wes Lee. 773 00:39:49,221 --> 00:39:51,071 What were you telling us about the Penthouse, Vic? 774 00:39:51,105 --> 00:39:52,705 [Joseph] I was trying to say the Penthouse 775 00:39:52,738 --> 00:39:55,404 was where Trick was at last Thursday on TNA. 776 00:39:55,438 --> 00:39:58,055 [Booker T in English] You're talking about with that boy AJ, right? 777 00:39:58,088 --> 00:40:00,188 You're talking about that certified G 778 00:40:00,221 --> 00:40:03,871 and that bona fide stud, I've heard that somewhere before. 779 00:40:03,904 --> 00:40:07,154 That's that man, AJ Francis, dawg. 780 00:40:07,188 --> 00:40:09,555 [Graves] I don't think you need to jog your memory any further. 781 00:40:09,588 --> 00:40:11,388 [Joseph] I don't think we need to re-say that. 782 00:40:11,421 --> 00:40:14,855 You said, "who" last week when we saw him. Now, you're talking about all sorts of… 783 00:40:14,888 --> 00:40:18,255 You're on one tonight. Tag was made. Briggs is coming in. 784 00:40:18,288 --> 00:40:20,605 I'm surprised he doesn't know who AJ was last week. 785 00:40:20,638 --> 00:40:22,654 He wears the championship down in reality of wrestling. 786 00:40:22,688 --> 00:40:23,738 But I will digress. 787 00:40:23,771 --> 00:40:25,755 [Booker T] I was talking about something else. 788 00:40:25,788 --> 00:40:27,438 Talking about AJ. 789 00:40:27,471 --> 00:40:31,055 [Joseph] Well, right now… Oh! Inamura, Briggs taking to Wes Lee. 790 00:40:31,088 --> 00:40:33,371 Briggs into the cover. Hook of the leg, kickout. 791 00:40:33,404 --> 00:40:37,271 Graves, in your opinion, does Briggs need to maybe, uh, relax? 792 00:40:37,305 --> 00:40:41,338 [Graves] I think Briggs stands to benefit greatly from a little therapy session. 793 00:40:41,371 --> 00:40:44,071 Perhaps a couple of stiff drinks, maybe a week on the beach. 794 00:40:44,105 --> 00:40:45,855 I think Briggs is in his own head, 795 00:40:45,888 --> 00:40:48,121 and that could be catastrophic for a superstar. 796 00:40:49,055 --> 00:40:51,771 -Almost as bad as AJ Francis. -[Booker T] Oh, baby! 797 00:40:54,321 --> 00:40:58,371 The question of the day, guys, can you really trust Josh Briggs? 798 00:40:58,404 --> 00:41:00,955 -Can you trust him? -[Joseph] Yeah, well, why not? 799 00:41:02,121 --> 00:41:04,654 He's turned around Trick Williams and splash. 800 00:41:04,688 --> 00:41:06,955 I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this, Book. 801 00:41:06,988 --> 00:41:09,921 [Booker T] The guy can't keep a partner. I mean, that's my thing. 802 00:41:09,955 --> 00:41:13,538 I don't know if this guy really knows who he is. 803 00:41:13,571 --> 00:41:16,005 [Joseph] On the topic of trust and maybe being upset, 804 00:41:16,038 --> 00:41:18,188 Graves, how upset should the TNA locker room be 805 00:41:18,221 --> 00:41:21,971 with First Class for costing Mike Santana the TNA title? 806 00:41:22,005 --> 00:41:23,921 [Graves] Listen, every Superstar in the TNA roster, 807 00:41:23,955 --> 00:41:25,154 you would have to imagine, 808 00:41:25,188 --> 00:41:28,621 wants the TNA title back on one of their wrestlers' waist. 809 00:41:29,355 --> 00:41:32,371 The fact that First Class came out here and sort of did things their own way 810 00:41:32,404 --> 00:41:34,305 to benefit themselves, is understandable. 811 00:41:34,338 --> 00:41:35,688 This is an individual business. 812 00:41:35,721 --> 00:41:37,921 It's not anyone's job to look at the locker room. 813 00:41:37,955 --> 00:41:40,288 -[Booker T] You see that? -[Graves] Let's talk about Elijah. 814 00:41:40,321 --> 00:41:42,821 This is a Superstar that meant much of the WWE Universe 815 00:41:42,855 --> 00:41:44,938 is certainly familiar with, a man who's been in the ring 816 00:41:44,971 --> 00:41:46,638 with the likes of Roman Reigns, 817 00:41:46,671 --> 00:41:49,021 of John Cena, of the Undertaker. 818 00:41:49,055 --> 00:41:52,255 [Joseph] Yeah, and charging right back to Williams. 819 00:41:52,288 --> 00:41:54,538 And look, Elijah is looking to play a tune. 820 00:41:54,571 --> 00:41:57,288 Had his guitar broken last time he was in the performance center. 821 00:41:57,321 --> 00:41:59,538 But when we talk about TNA Wrestling, you have to wonder 822 00:41:59,571 --> 00:42:03,021 if there's a certain former Champion that is thinking right now, 823 00:42:03,055 --> 00:42:06,738 a man who many believe in, should be maybe TNA Champion. 824 00:42:07,588 --> 00:42:09,338 [Graves] Elijah taking a high risk… 825 00:42:09,371 --> 00:42:12,005 Trying to get the best of the TNA Champion. 826 00:42:12,038 --> 00:42:14,055 I don't know what that was, but it was painful. 827 00:42:14,088 --> 00:42:15,971 [Joseph] And it was effective, into the cover. 828 00:42:16,005 --> 00:42:18,188 And a kickout by Trick Williams. 829 00:42:18,221 --> 00:42:19,271 Take another look at this. 830 00:42:19,305 --> 00:42:21,021 [Graves] Yeah, let's take another look at this. 831 00:42:21,071 --> 00:42:24,171 While Elijah's musical stylings may mean a lot to be desired. 832 00:42:24,205 --> 00:42:26,555 A very unique, sort of modified meteor. 833 00:42:27,438 --> 00:42:31,471 [Booker T] Oh, baby! Big sidekick! Big sidekick! 834 00:42:31,821 --> 00:42:32,838 Love it, man. 835 00:42:32,871 --> 00:42:35,271 [crowd chants 'Whoop that Trick"] 836 00:42:35,305 --> 00:42:38,105 [Joseph] Book, how do you spell "kick," by the way? Sidekick. 837 00:42:38,138 --> 00:42:39,404 Is that an "a"? 838 00:42:39,438 --> 00:42:43,238 Trick Williams, the TNA World's Champion right now. 839 00:42:43,688 --> 00:42:45,438 [Graves] Book's speaking multiple languages. 840 00:42:45,488 --> 00:42:48,055 -[Joseph] I don't know what he's doing. -[Graves] Let's not get picky. 841 00:42:48,088 --> 00:42:49,488 Here we go! Oh! 842 00:42:51,154 --> 00:42:53,788 [Joseph] Remember? Right over there a few weeks ago-- 843 00:42:53,838 --> 00:42:56,205 -[commentators exclaim] -…his guitar was smashed. 844 00:42:56,238 --> 00:42:59,421 Wes just got caught, he's trying to fight out of… 845 00:42:59,455 --> 00:43:01,171 Oh, we've seen this before, Corey. 846 00:43:02,238 --> 00:43:05,855 [Graves] Vic, I'm gonna remind you what I reminded Cole of last night. 847 00:43:05,888 --> 00:43:10,138 Don't say your stuff too loud, 'cause Top Dolla, I'm sorry, AJ Francis 848 00:43:10,171 --> 00:43:12,371 may put you through our announce table. 849 00:43:12,404 --> 00:43:14,605 [Joseph] Well, the bottom dollar just got dropped. 850 00:43:14,638 --> 00:43:18,021 And now, Elijah looking to fly. 851 00:43:18,055 --> 00:43:21,904 An elbow right to the heart of AJ Francis. 852 00:43:21,938 --> 00:43:26,371 Which one of these teams is going to stand tall as NXT rolls on? 853 00:43:26,404 --> 00:43:29,588 [crowd chanting "NXT"] 854 00:43:32,705 --> 00:43:34,305 [Joseph] Six-Man Tag Team action 855 00:43:34,338 --> 00:43:38,321 continuing to roll on, AJ Francis, Wes Lee, 856 00:43:38,355 --> 00:43:40,555 TNA World Champion, Trick Williams 857 00:43:40,588 --> 00:43:43,221 have been in control of this matchup, 858 00:43:43,254 --> 00:43:47,338 and Inamura doing his best to fight back here against AJ. 859 00:43:47,371 --> 00:43:50,471 [Graves] Inamura's defense, there aren't too many Superstars 860 00:43:50,504 --> 00:43:52,621 on the NXT roster who can overpower him. 861 00:43:52,654 --> 00:43:54,121 AJ Francis is that exception. 862 00:43:54,154 --> 00:43:55,938 But look at Inamura teeing off. 863 00:43:56,438 --> 00:43:59,205 [Joseph] Comes AJ Francis and KC Navarro. 864 00:43:59,238 --> 00:44:01,088 Booker, they said that we're all blessed… 865 00:44:02,254 --> 00:44:06,121 And his presence, but there is that TFL Spear 866 00:44:06,154 --> 00:44:10,004 cover to put Inamura away and a near fall. 867 00:44:10,038 --> 00:44:12,288 Wow, Look at some of this hard-hitting action. 868 00:44:13,588 --> 00:44:15,605 [Graves] Fast paced, high impact. 869 00:44:15,638 --> 00:44:18,154 This is moments ago. Wes Lee from the middle rope 870 00:44:18,188 --> 00:44:20,555 double stomp to the spine of Inamura. 871 00:44:21,338 --> 00:44:23,805 Wes Lee and company have been cruising since. 872 00:44:24,621 --> 00:44:27,305 [Booker T] Money, money, money, money, money. 873 00:44:27,338 --> 00:44:29,088 [commentators exclaim] 874 00:44:30,138 --> 00:44:33,254 [Graves] That was poetry in motion, that was graceful. 875 00:44:34,105 --> 00:44:36,071 Why don't you flash a little insult now? 876 00:44:36,105 --> 00:44:38,571 [Joseph] That big knee is smooth as Tennessee whiskey? 877 00:44:38,605 --> 00:44:42,338 Into the cover goes Lee and another kickout by Inamura. 878 00:44:42,371 --> 00:44:44,588 [Booker T] Man, my boy, AJ Francis 879 00:44:44,621 --> 00:44:47,571 talking about on the come up, man. 880 00:44:48,004 --> 00:44:51,805 [Joseph] There's Wes Lee, who once predicted his rise to championship glory. 881 00:44:51,838 --> 00:44:55,055 Let's not forget last October in Saint Louis, to be exact, 882 00:44:55,088 --> 00:44:58,205 he would love to pick up a victory here tonight 883 00:44:58,238 --> 00:45:01,888 in this highly profiled Six-Man Tag Team Matchup. 884 00:45:01,921 --> 00:45:04,938 But, Graves, for Inamura, he's taken a lot of punishment 885 00:45:04,971 --> 00:45:06,821 -thus far. -[Corey] No doubt about it. 886 00:45:06,855 --> 00:45:08,688 Inamura in an unenviable position. 887 00:45:08,721 --> 00:45:12,738 He's just been the victim of all three members of the opposing team. 888 00:45:13,305 --> 00:45:14,988 Here comes Wes Lee. Look at this! 889 00:45:15,571 --> 00:45:17,771 I don't know where Inamura gets it. 890 00:45:17,805 --> 00:45:18,871 [Vic] What the hell! 891 00:45:18,904 --> 00:45:21,004 Big slam by Inamura. 892 00:45:21,888 --> 00:45:24,038 Inamura now desperately needs to make a tag. 893 00:45:24,071 --> 00:45:27,838 It doesn't matter if it's Elijah, it doesn't matter if it's Briggs. 894 00:45:27,871 --> 00:45:30,238 [Corey] Inamura needs to catch his breath 895 00:45:30,271 --> 00:45:33,421 and tag in a fresher partner, as does Wes Lee. 896 00:45:34,671 --> 00:45:38,071 [Vic] Lee reached out, tagging in the TNA World Champion Trick, 897 00:45:38,105 --> 00:45:40,438 -who just got met by Briggs. -[Booker T] Wow! 898 00:45:40,471 --> 00:45:42,738 [Vic] And look, Booker, you talked about it, 899 00:45:43,438 --> 00:45:46,305 does Briggs owe Inamura tag team gold? 900 00:45:46,338 --> 00:45:50,121 [Corey] Trick tried to get out of the way of the impact from Josh Briggs, 901 00:45:50,154 --> 00:45:53,038 but in doing so, I think Trick may have rung his own bell. 902 00:45:53,071 --> 00:45:56,904 [Booker T] Did you see that? That was an awful quick tag by big Josh Briggs. 903 00:45:56,938 --> 00:45:59,205 Trying to get up and… Did you see? 904 00:45:59,238 --> 00:46:02,188 [Vic] I did see that, but Elijah wants it in a worse way. 905 00:46:02,221 --> 00:46:06,055 He recently went toe-to-toe with Trick, didn't leave with the TNA World Title. 906 00:46:06,088 --> 00:46:09,254 Everyone in TNA feeling the anxiety, feeling the pressure. 907 00:46:09,288 --> 00:46:12,521 They've got to get the TNA World Title back to TNA. 908 00:46:12,555 --> 00:46:15,238 [Corey] Elijah is fired up right now. 909 00:46:15,271 --> 00:46:17,288 [Vic] Oh! High-impact offense, 910 00:46:17,321 --> 00:46:20,455 Elijah into the cover, hooks the leg, and-- 911 00:46:20,488 --> 00:46:23,071 -Wes Lee, A.J. Francis breaking the count. -[Booker T] Big save. 912 00:46:23,105 --> 00:46:26,488 [Vic] And now, all six men in the ring. 913 00:46:28,671 --> 00:46:30,321 Things starting to break down. 914 00:46:30,355 --> 00:46:33,738 You see Elijah now, he's feeling the effects from earlier tonight. 915 00:46:33,771 --> 00:46:36,238 -[Corey laughs] What a kick by Wes Lee! -[yells] 916 00:46:36,271 --> 00:46:38,838 [Vic] Briggs just sent Lee flying to the outside. 917 00:46:39,555 --> 00:46:42,638 Things starting to break down here in this match-up. 918 00:46:42,671 --> 00:46:45,171 [Corey] Elijah needs to look out. Big knee. 919 00:46:45,205 --> 00:46:48,371 [Vic] Takes out Francis, charges in, just got caught. 920 00:46:48,404 --> 00:46:51,471 Wes Lee now, and Briggs… Oh! 921 00:46:52,205 --> 00:46:54,988 Pushed Elijah out of the way. Lee wiped out Trick. 922 00:46:55,021 --> 00:46:58,221 Lee doesn't realize it, turns around, Elijah… 923 00:46:59,605 --> 00:47:02,238 dumping out Lee to the rest of The High Ryze! 924 00:47:02,271 --> 00:47:04,988 -Briggs flies! Inamura! -[Booker T] What the hell! 925 00:47:05,088 --> 00:47:08,305 -Oh, hell no! -[crowd cheering] 926 00:47:08,338 --> 00:47:11,538 -[Vic] A little extra into that splash! -[Booker T] No way! 927 00:47:11,571 --> 00:47:13,588 -[Vic] Into the cover! -[crowd] One, two, three! 928 00:47:13,621 --> 00:47:16,805 [Vic] And Inamura just pinned the TNA Champion! 929 00:47:16,838 --> 00:47:18,338 [energetic music playing] 930 00:47:18,371 --> 00:47:22,238 [announcer] Here are your winners, the team of Elijah, Josh Briggs, 931 00:47:22,271 --> 00:47:26,688 and Yoshiki Inamura! 932 00:47:26,721 --> 00:47:31,838 [Vic] All hell broke loose in a chaotic six-man tag. 933 00:47:31,871 --> 00:47:34,254 [Corey] Throw caution to the wind, 934 00:47:34,288 --> 00:47:37,271 pick up the W by any means necessary. 935 00:47:37,305 --> 00:47:40,305 Briggs, launching himself like a battering ram, 936 00:47:40,338 --> 00:47:43,971 and look at the height, most importantly, the impact. 937 00:47:44,004 --> 00:47:47,871 -A thunderous splash from Yoshiki Inamura… -[bell dings] 938 00:47:47,904 --> 00:47:53,538 [Corey] …who just pinned TNA World Champion, Trick Williams. 939 00:47:53,571 --> 00:47:55,988 [Vic] Big victory here tonight 940 00:47:56,688 --> 00:47:59,705 for Briggs, Inamura and Elijah. 941 00:48:00,688 --> 00:48:03,088 [crowd chanting] Yoshiki! Yoshiki! 942 00:48:03,871 --> 00:48:05,855 That video last week was so fun. 943 00:48:05,888 --> 00:48:07,754 -Now we gotta do it in a match. -Yeah. 944 00:48:07,788 --> 00:48:10,588 -Look at these funny comments. -I reckon I like that one. 945 00:48:10,621 --> 00:48:12,271 Yeah, a lot more than last week's video. 946 00:48:12,305 --> 00:48:14,438 No thanks to Lash and Wren. 947 00:48:14,471 --> 00:48:17,071 Yeah. We can remake the video after your match today. 948 00:48:17,105 --> 00:48:19,521 -I'm down. -You're gonna be a three, two, one… 949 00:48:19,555 --> 00:48:20,488 [both] Winner! 950 00:48:20,521 --> 00:48:22,171 -See? I got your back. -I know. 951 00:48:28,238 --> 00:48:29,488 -I'm proud of you. -Thank you. 952 00:48:29,521 --> 00:48:31,788 Everything in Evolve has been great lately, 953 00:48:31,821 --> 00:48:33,254 -but I get-- -[indistinct arguing] 954 00:48:33,288 --> 00:48:34,555 -Do you-- -What? 955 00:48:34,588 --> 00:48:36,771 Do you hear something going on out there? 956 00:48:36,805 --> 00:48:39,471 -Nice one, Rob. The brains… -No, there's something going on outside. 957 00:48:39,504 --> 00:48:41,555 You hit me in the face, and I'm supposed to believe you? 958 00:48:41,588 --> 00:48:44,038 Tony, it was an accident. I told you, I'm still on your side. 959 00:48:44,071 --> 00:48:46,004 Okay, well, we're gonna find out. 960 00:48:46,038 --> 00:48:47,488 -Ava, how you doing? -Yes. What? 961 00:48:47,521 --> 00:48:49,888 Listen, you saw, punch right to the mouth. 962 00:48:49,921 --> 00:48:53,004 How many times do I have to tell you? It was meant for Stacks. 963 00:48:53,038 --> 00:48:55,771 How about I get Ava to get you a match with Stacks? 964 00:48:55,805 --> 00:48:58,638 -What? I don't want to face Stacks. -'Cause you're working with him. 965 00:48:58,671 --> 00:49:00,355 -Stop accusing-- -Prove it to me! 966 00:49:00,388 --> 00:49:01,605 All right, enough. 967 00:49:01,638 --> 00:49:04,004 Tony, I can tell that you're fed up from whatever happened, 968 00:49:04,038 --> 00:49:06,738 but I can't give him a match against Stacks anyways. 969 00:49:07,638 --> 00:49:09,971 -Oh, you're working with him, huh? -What is wrong with you? 970 00:49:10,004 --> 00:49:12,705 No, I'm the GM. I'm not working with him. 971 00:49:12,738 --> 00:49:16,455 Stacks already has a match next week against Noam Dar for the Heritage Cup. 972 00:49:17,421 --> 00:49:19,021 Why does he get a cup match? 973 00:49:19,055 --> 00:49:21,221 Because he mentioned the last person he beat 974 00:49:21,254 --> 00:49:23,038 was a former Heritage Cup champion. 975 00:49:24,205 --> 00:49:25,038 [scoffs] 976 00:49:25,071 --> 00:49:27,988 And, because his consigliere signed off on it. 977 00:49:28,754 --> 00:49:29,588 His what? 978 00:49:30,504 --> 00:49:32,138 Not me. Tony, I swear I wasn't-- 979 00:49:32,171 --> 00:49:34,154 -I have nothing to do with this. -Unbelievable. 980 00:49:34,188 --> 00:49:37,105 T, check the documents. My name isn't signed on the paper. 981 00:49:37,138 --> 00:49:39,638 ["Tortured Minds" playing] 982 00:50:01,221 --> 00:50:02,171 [bell dings] 983 00:50:02,205 --> 00:50:08,521 [announcer] The following is the Evolution Eliminator! 984 00:50:09,321 --> 00:50:11,305 Introducing first, accompanied by 985 00:50:11,338 --> 00:50:15,621 the NXT Women's North American Champion, Sol Ruca, 986 00:50:15,654 --> 00:50:18,221 from Adelaide, South Australia, 987 00:50:18,254 --> 00:50:22,088 Zaria! 988 00:50:22,121 --> 00:50:23,988 [Vic] Graves, can we put to rest that 989 00:50:24,688 --> 00:50:27,738 Zaria is envious of the Women's North American Champion? 990 00:50:27,771 --> 00:50:32,221 A lot of people were talking about it, looks that Zaria was flashing at Sol Ruca. 991 00:50:32,254 --> 00:50:35,105 They are two women operating as one. 992 00:50:36,055 --> 00:50:38,055 [Corey] That's your opinion. You're entitled to it. 993 00:50:38,088 --> 00:50:40,421 You're entitled to be wrong. That's okay. I'll tell you. 994 00:50:40,455 --> 00:50:42,971 You were wrong whenever it's proven to be the case. 995 00:50:43,004 --> 00:50:45,838 The fact is, Zaria is a dangerous competitor 996 00:50:45,871 --> 00:50:47,404 no matter what her motivations are. 997 00:50:47,438 --> 00:50:51,421 Matter of fact, after RAW last night, I caught up with none other than Bayley, 998 00:50:51,455 --> 00:50:55,571 and Bayley couldn't help but tell me how much she enjoys watching Zaria 999 00:50:55,605 --> 00:50:57,871 dominate the NXT Women's Division. 1000 00:50:59,855 --> 00:51:02,488 [narrator over song] Truth will ultimately prevail. 1001 00:51:04,171 --> 00:51:06,988 But there is pain bringing it to light. 1002 00:51:08,488 --> 00:51:11,488 [entrance theme music playing] 1003 00:51:23,071 --> 00:51:26,605 [announcer] And her opponent, representing The Culling, 1004 00:51:27,188 --> 00:51:30,788 Izzi Dame! 1005 00:51:33,921 --> 00:51:38,871 [Vic] With the steel chair in hand that she dropped Brooks Jenson with, 1006 00:51:39,538 --> 00:51:41,521 taking him out of The Culling. 1007 00:51:45,921 --> 00:51:48,921 [indistinct shouting from crowd] 1008 00:52:01,055 --> 00:52:03,754 [Vic] Graves, hasn't Izzi now shown the world 1009 00:52:03,788 --> 00:52:07,521 she is as dangerous as anyone in that NXT locker room? 1010 00:52:07,555 --> 00:52:09,938 [Corey] No doubt about it. This is a massive opportunity 1011 00:52:09,971 --> 00:52:12,504 not only for Izzi Dame, but The Culling as a whole. 1012 00:52:12,538 --> 00:52:17,105 If you want to amass power here in NXT, it could all begin in this match-up, 1013 00:52:17,138 --> 00:52:19,555 -if Izzi can advance to the Fatal 4-Way. -[bell dings] 1014 00:52:19,588 --> 00:52:22,838 [Vic] Booker, I'll ask you what I asked Graves about Zaria being-- 1015 00:52:22,871 --> 00:52:24,438 [Corey] Whoa! Shoulders down! 1016 00:52:24,471 --> 00:52:26,021 [Vic] Kick-out by Zaria. 1017 00:52:26,055 --> 00:52:28,455 Izzi Dame, trying to put a quick end to this match-up. 1018 00:52:28,488 --> 00:52:31,305 This is the third Evolution Eliminator of the night. 1019 00:52:31,338 --> 00:52:33,271 Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson… 1020 00:52:33,305 --> 00:52:35,638 Excuse me, Jaida Parker, have already advanced 1021 00:52:35,671 --> 00:52:37,504 in next week's Fatal 4-Way. 1022 00:52:37,538 --> 00:52:40,105 First time that these two have met, one-on-one. 1023 00:52:40,138 --> 00:52:43,088 Big right hand by Zaria, caught, though, by Izzi. 1024 00:52:43,121 --> 00:52:46,904 I mean, you take a look at these two women in this match-up, and is… 1025 00:52:46,938 --> 00:52:48,305 [Booker T] Oh, man! 1026 00:52:48,338 --> 00:52:51,154 [Vic] …is Zaria envious of Sol? 1027 00:52:51,188 --> 00:52:54,371 [Booker T] Look, Zaria is keeping that championship real close-- 1028 00:52:54,404 --> 00:52:56,004 [Vic] Oh, no! 1029 00:52:56,038 --> 00:53:00,504 [Booker T] I totally understand that, because you want to be the next in line. 1030 00:53:00,538 --> 00:53:04,288 You want a shot at that championship, you got to secure that championship. 1031 00:53:04,321 --> 00:53:06,538 So right now, Zaria's doing the right thing. 1032 00:53:06,571 --> 00:53:09,271 [Vic] Into the cover, hook of the leg, and a near-fall. 1033 00:53:09,305 --> 00:53:11,855 [Corey] What's that old saying? You keep your friends close-- 1034 00:53:11,888 --> 00:53:14,371 -[Booker T] Your enemies closer. -[Corey] Exactly. 1035 00:53:14,404 --> 00:53:17,754 [Vic] I mean, this is the first time these two have met one-on-one. 1036 00:53:17,788 --> 00:53:20,738 Obviously, big stakes… Sol Ruca there on the outside. 1037 00:53:20,771 --> 00:53:23,538 [Corey] Vic, I have a hard time believing that you believe 1038 00:53:23,571 --> 00:53:26,138 that Zaria and Sol are on the exact same page, 1039 00:53:26,171 --> 00:53:28,855 and that, somehow, Zari doesn't have ulterior motives. 1040 00:53:28,888 --> 00:53:30,205 -Shoulders down. -[Vic] A kick-out. 1041 00:53:30,238 --> 00:53:32,521 [Corey] What about Zaria makes you think 1042 00:53:32,555 --> 00:53:36,088 she would spend ten seconds making a TikTok video with anybody? 1043 00:53:36,121 --> 00:53:38,971 -[Vic] They have fun-- -[Booker T] One second, Vic. 1044 00:53:39,004 --> 00:53:42,088 Don't just be a talking head. That's what he's trying to say. 1045 00:53:42,121 --> 00:53:43,971 [Vic] That's what you are on your show with Brad. 1046 00:53:44,004 --> 00:53:47,121 What do you mean, "talking head"? Look, they have fun social media posts. 1047 00:53:47,154 --> 00:53:49,971 They finish each other's sentences, as we just witnessed. 1048 00:53:50,004 --> 00:53:53,004 They both have extended the branch of friendship to someone like Tatum-- 1049 00:53:53,038 --> 00:53:56,004 You know, they're on the same page, they're friends. 1050 00:53:56,038 --> 00:53:59,455 You talk about would she do it? We've seen the posts on social media. 1051 00:53:59,488 --> 00:54:02,738 Last week's was ruined, as a matter of fact, by Kelani and Lash, 1052 00:54:02,771 --> 00:54:04,688 as, right now, Sol on the outside, 1053 00:54:04,721 --> 00:54:06,638 rooting out her partner, her friend, 1054 00:54:06,671 --> 00:54:09,138 who is one step away from that Fatal 4-Way. 1055 00:54:09,171 --> 00:54:12,471 [Corey] spent more time on TikTok than my teenage daughter. Disturbing. 1056 00:54:12,504 --> 00:54:14,555 [Vic] Look at the power of Zaria! 1057 00:54:14,588 --> 00:54:16,904 Looking to turn the lights out on Izzi Dame. 1058 00:54:16,938 --> 00:54:18,004 [crowd cheering] 1059 00:54:18,038 --> 00:54:21,538 In control is Zaria. Booker, I also wanna talk about… 1060 00:54:21,571 --> 00:54:23,805 [Booker T] Beautiful, baby. 1061 00:54:23,838 --> 00:54:26,555 [Vic] Just how big it is… Going into the cover, hook of the leg. 1062 00:54:26,588 --> 00:54:27,738 And a kick-out. 1063 00:54:27,771 --> 00:54:30,771 Which one of these two women will advance to next week's 4-Way? 1064 00:54:30,805 --> 00:54:33,654 Who will inch closer to Evolution? 1065 00:54:37,455 --> 00:54:40,321 [Vic] This has been quite a hard-hitting match between both these women. 1066 00:54:40,355 --> 00:54:42,438 Again, hats off to our general manager, Ava, 1067 00:54:42,471 --> 00:54:45,788 for making this one of the Evolution Eliminators here tonight. 1068 00:54:45,821 --> 00:54:47,305 Blake Monroe, by the way, 1069 00:54:47,338 --> 00:54:51,388 NXT contract signing still to come here on NXT. 1070 00:54:51,421 --> 00:54:52,988 Izzi just trying to hold on, 1071 00:54:53,021 --> 00:54:56,221 and just got her hands snapped off the top. 1072 00:54:56,971 --> 00:55:00,055 Zaria was looking for that German suplex. 1073 00:55:00,088 --> 00:55:03,671 Nice counter. And Shawn Spears, Niko Vance on the outside. 1074 00:55:03,705 --> 00:55:06,038 High-impact offense! 1075 00:55:06,071 --> 00:55:08,105 Izzi Dame right now, 1076 00:55:08,138 --> 00:55:09,455 charging right in! 1077 00:55:10,705 --> 00:55:14,705 And, Booker, it's hard to argue Izzi hasn't been on the rise all of 2025. 1078 00:55:14,738 --> 00:55:17,488 [Booker T] Lemme tell you, Zaria went for that back suplex right there, 1079 00:55:17,521 --> 00:55:19,138 but Izzi's length, 1080 00:55:19,171 --> 00:55:21,971 her height right there, helped her in that situation. 1081 00:55:22,004 --> 00:55:24,338 And right now, she's rolling mad. 1082 00:55:24,371 --> 00:55:25,805 [Vic] Big bodyslam. 1083 00:55:25,838 --> 00:55:28,871 Izzi falling into the cover. Hook of the leg once again. 1084 00:55:28,904 --> 00:55:30,371 And another near fall? 1085 00:55:31,305 --> 00:55:35,188 Zaria, we talk about how impressive she is week in and week out, Graves. 1086 00:55:35,221 --> 00:55:38,938 I don't recall seeing Zaria in this state ever 1087 00:55:38,971 --> 00:55:41,038 in a one-on-one contest here on NXT. 1088 00:55:41,071 --> 00:55:42,838 [Corey] I agree, which means you have no choice 1089 00:55:42,871 --> 00:55:46,838 but to give credit to Izzi Dame, who has put Zaria in all this peril. 1090 00:55:46,871 --> 00:55:48,071 Looking for a chokeslam! 1091 00:55:48,105 --> 00:55:50,138 -That could do it! -[Booker T] Oh, baby! By God! 1092 00:55:50,171 --> 00:55:51,771 [Vic] Got all of it. To advance. 1093 00:55:51,805 --> 00:55:54,221 And a kick-out by Zaria. 1094 00:55:54,254 --> 00:55:57,221 [Corey] It was an unorthodox cover by Dame. Might have cost her. 1095 00:55:57,254 --> 00:56:00,555 Let's take another look. This is incredible power. Holy! 1096 00:56:00,588 --> 00:56:04,904 Culling member, Izzi Dame, nearly putting Zaria through the ring. 1097 00:56:04,938 --> 00:56:08,771 [Vic] And look, Booker, is The Culling the same without Izzi? 1098 00:56:08,805 --> 00:56:12,071 [Booker T] I don't think so. I mean, James Brown said it a long time ago, 1099 00:56:12,105 --> 00:56:13,154 "It's a man's world, 1100 00:56:13,188 --> 00:56:16,638 but it ain't nothing without a woman! Without Izzi Dame!" 1101 00:56:16,671 --> 00:56:18,321 I think that's what he said, man! 1102 00:56:18,355 --> 00:56:22,355 [Vic] Well, Spears said he suffered so that she and Nico can thrive. 1103 00:56:22,388 --> 00:56:23,805 To be fair, without Izzi, 1104 00:56:23,838 --> 00:56:26,105 Spears would not have won the North American Championship 1105 00:56:26,138 --> 00:56:27,205 several months ago. 1106 00:56:27,238 --> 00:56:29,404 As Izzi looking for her own championship dream. 1107 00:56:29,438 --> 00:56:32,254 Big clothesline by Zaria. And Zaria, right now, 1108 00:56:32,288 --> 00:56:34,471 seems to have gotten a second wind here, Graves. 1109 00:56:34,504 --> 00:56:38,538 Big pump kick! And Zaria, now, starting to find that momentum. 1110 00:56:38,571 --> 00:56:42,105 [Corey] I don't know where or how, but your eyes are not deceiving you. 1111 00:56:42,138 --> 00:56:44,605 Zaria turning the tides of this matchup. 1112 00:56:44,638 --> 00:56:45,871 Big bodyslam. 1113 00:56:45,904 --> 00:56:48,021 Can Zaria finish the job? 1114 00:56:48,055 --> 00:56:50,605 [Vic] Tried a German suplex earlier, did not work. 1115 00:56:50,638 --> 00:56:52,121 This time it is successful. 1116 00:56:52,154 --> 00:56:54,371 -[Booker T] Got all of it. -Come on! 1117 00:56:54,404 --> 00:57:00,021 [Vic] Fired up. Power versus power here in this third Evolution Eliminator… 1118 00:57:00,055 --> 00:57:02,338 What? Tatum Paxley? 1119 00:57:02,371 --> 00:57:03,971 [Corey] Where did she come from? 1120 00:57:05,138 --> 00:57:09,904 [Vic] Well, Zaria just got caught! Just got dropped by Izzi Dame! 1121 00:57:09,938 --> 00:57:14,254 -And Dame just dropped Zaria tonight! -[bell rings] 1122 00:57:15,888 --> 00:57:19,838 [announcer] Here is your winner, Izzi Dame! 1123 00:57:22,105 --> 00:57:27,654 [Corey] Zaria made the fatal flaw of taking her eye off the task at hand, 1124 00:57:27,688 --> 00:57:32,138 paying a little too much attention to Sol Ruca on the outside. 1125 00:57:32,171 --> 00:57:35,021 There's the German suplex from Zaria as she began to roll. 1126 00:57:35,055 --> 00:57:39,771 Tatum Paxley decided now was an appropriate time to hug Sol Ruca. 1127 00:57:40,621 --> 00:57:43,938 Zaria looked away for just a second and gets caught. 1128 00:57:43,971 --> 00:57:46,488 Sky-high, down low. 1129 00:57:46,521 --> 00:57:50,521 Izzi Dame advances to the Fatal 4-Way 1130 00:57:50,555 --> 00:57:54,871 to crown the number-one contender come Evolution. 1131 00:57:54,904 --> 00:57:57,455 [Vic] Izzi chases chaos, 1132 00:57:57,488 --> 00:58:02,121 and is now chasing the NXT Women's Championship. 1133 00:58:05,638 --> 00:58:08,754 First win back together! And, brother, you pinned Trick. 1134 00:58:08,788 --> 00:58:12,055 You earned, you deserve a TNA Championship match. 1135 00:58:12,088 --> 00:58:15,088 And we both know that Santino was watching that. 1136 00:58:16,105 --> 00:58:17,271 I never saw that. 1137 00:58:18,038 --> 00:58:20,088 But, Briggs, you're my friend. 1138 00:58:20,971 --> 00:58:23,404 -I came back from Japan for you. -Right. 1139 00:58:23,438 --> 00:58:27,538 If I were to get in a title match, 1140 00:58:27,571 --> 00:58:29,154 I want you to have it. 1141 00:58:30,254 --> 00:58:31,688 -Are you sure? -Yes. 1142 00:58:31,721 --> 00:58:33,988 I will ask to think bigger. 1143 00:58:34,021 --> 00:58:35,138 Right, you keep saying that-- 1144 00:58:35,171 --> 00:58:38,205 You as TNA Champion. 1145 00:58:38,238 --> 00:58:42,404 Me as NXT Champion. 1146 00:58:44,121 --> 00:58:46,221 That is bigger. Hell, yeah! 1147 00:58:46,254 --> 00:58:47,871 Hell, yeah! I love that! 1148 00:58:47,904 --> 00:58:49,271 That's how you think, brother! 1149 00:58:49,305 --> 00:58:51,088 ["Te Lo Rompo" playing] 1150 00:58:51,438 --> 00:58:54,605 [Vic] Certainly qualifies as big thoughts from Inamura. 1151 00:58:54,638 --> 00:58:56,504 ♪ If you want to come get it ♪ 1152 00:58:56,538 --> 00:58:57,671 ♪ I hit heavy ♪ 1153 00:58:57,705 --> 00:58:59,754 ♪ What's your name? You forget it Call the medic ♪ 1154 00:58:59,788 --> 00:59:00,855 [bell rings] 1155 00:59:00,888 --> 00:59:07,004 [announcer] The following is an Evolution Eliminator! 1156 00:59:07,038 --> 00:59:10,188 Introducing first, from Miami, Florida, 1157 00:59:10,221 --> 00:59:13,688 Lola Vice! 1158 00:59:14,588 --> 00:59:17,838 [Vic] Corey, how can Lola use Worlds Collide 1159 00:59:17,871 --> 00:59:19,488 as a confidence-builder tonight? 1160 00:59:19,521 --> 00:59:23,355 [Corey] I think Lola Vice understands that Worlds Collide was a global event. 1161 00:59:23,388 --> 00:59:26,838 She had more eyes on her than perhaps any other point in her career. 1162 00:59:26,871 --> 00:59:29,555 Parlay that momentum from a tag team victory 1163 00:59:29,588 --> 00:59:31,721 alongside none other than Stephanie Vaquer, 1164 00:59:31,754 --> 00:59:33,838 and change her own career for the better. 1165 00:59:38,188 --> 00:59:40,188 ["Thicc Mama Pump" playing] 1166 00:59:47,721 --> 00:59:49,938 [announcer] And from Austin, Texas, 1167 00:59:49,971 --> 00:59:53,355 Jordynne Grace! 1168 00:59:53,388 --> 00:59:57,538 [Vic] And let's set the stage. Parker, Lash, now Izzi, have moved on. 1169 00:59:57,571 --> 01:00:02,488 This is the final spot for next week's Fatal 4-Way 1170 01:00:02,521 --> 01:00:06,138 to determine the number-one contender to the NXT Women's Championship, 1171 01:00:06,171 --> 01:00:09,605 which will take place at WWE Evolution. 1172 01:00:09,638 --> 01:00:13,504 [crowd chanting] Jordynne! Jordynne! 1173 01:00:13,538 --> 01:00:15,488 ["Thicc Mama Pump" continues playing] 1174 01:00:21,171 --> 01:00:23,071 [Corey] Caught up with Jordynne Grace earlier today, 1175 01:00:23,105 --> 01:00:26,105 asked her what the opportunity to compete at Evolution 1176 01:00:26,138 --> 01:00:28,004 could mean for her career. And Jordynne said, 1177 01:00:28,038 --> 01:00:30,805 "I've led women's locker rooms in the past." 1178 01:00:30,838 --> 01:00:33,421 She considers herself a pioneer to a degree 1179 01:00:33,455 --> 01:00:36,055 of locker rooms outside of WWE. 1180 01:00:36,088 --> 01:00:39,871 But Jordynne Grace understands that until you do it in the biggest stage, 1181 01:00:39,904 --> 01:00:42,921 on the grandest stage, it doesn't necessarily count. 1182 01:00:42,955 --> 01:00:46,738 So, Jordynne wants to use that opportunity to show her brand to the entire globe. 1183 01:00:46,771 --> 01:00:48,705 [Vic] I wanna build off what Corey just said, Booker. 1184 01:00:48,738 --> 01:00:51,305 Is Jordynne Grace at a crucial point in her NXT tenure? 1185 01:00:51,338 --> 01:00:53,055 [Booker T] Definitely, she's at a crucial point 1186 01:00:53,088 --> 01:00:56,988 but this match is more crucial than anything, I think, for Jordynne. 1187 01:00:57,021 --> 01:00:58,654 Correct me if I'm wrong, 1188 01:00:58,688 --> 01:01:01,121 this is the first time these two have met in a ring, right? 1189 01:01:01,154 --> 01:01:02,754 -[Vic] Yes. -[Booker T] That right there 1190 01:01:02,788 --> 01:01:05,421 is definitely gonna say a lot about this matchup, 1191 01:01:05,455 --> 01:01:07,988 who's been studying, who has the best game plan, 1192 01:01:08,021 --> 01:01:09,355 who has the best IQ. 1193 01:01:09,388 --> 01:01:11,338 That's gonna tell us a lot in this matchup here. 1194 01:01:11,371 --> 01:01:13,305 [Corey] I know it's been a recurring theme all night, 1195 01:01:13,338 --> 01:01:16,371 but we're talking about these Superstars utilizing different wrinkles, 1196 01:01:16,404 --> 01:01:17,771 different techniques, new moves. 1197 01:01:17,805 --> 01:01:20,721 I think we've seen that out of Lola Vice every time she competes. 1198 01:01:20,754 --> 01:01:24,238 If she shows Jordynne Grace something new, Lola Vice may punch her ticket. 1199 01:01:24,271 --> 01:01:27,305 [Vic] Well, we're gonna see how much Lola's gonna rely on her MMA background. 1200 01:01:27,338 --> 01:01:28,388 [Booker T] Oh, baby! 1201 01:01:28,421 --> 01:01:31,271 [Vic] Is she gonna have to use that to counter some of Grace's strength? 1202 01:01:31,305 --> 01:01:32,504 [Booker T] You asked for it. 1203 01:01:32,538 --> 01:01:36,238 You got it! Educated feet right there from Lola Vice! 1204 01:01:36,271 --> 01:01:37,638 Can we see it? 1205 01:01:37,671 --> 01:01:40,821 Are we gonna get a look to see who's on top? 1206 01:01:43,121 --> 01:01:44,438 Yeah! Yeah! 1207 01:01:46,838 --> 01:01:51,105 [Vic] And Lola Vice sending a message to the women's locker room. 1208 01:01:51,138 --> 01:01:54,771 Who will earn the final spot next week? 1209 01:01:54,805 --> 01:01:55,654 [Booker T] Yeah! 1210 01:01:57,788 --> 01:01:59,988 [Vic] Guillotine cinched in deep. And, again, 1211 01:02:00,021 --> 01:02:02,238 Jordynne Grace not able to overpower the first time. 1212 01:02:02,271 --> 01:02:04,071 Not able to overpower again. 1213 01:02:04,105 --> 01:02:05,955 Almost looking for some right hands. 1214 01:02:05,988 --> 01:02:09,338 Grace just able to slip through, find a way to get away, 1215 01:02:09,371 --> 01:02:11,355 and now create a little separation. 1216 01:02:16,471 --> 01:02:18,321 And over goes Jordynne Grace. 1217 01:02:19,338 --> 01:02:21,438 Got caught, hoisted up. 1218 01:02:21,471 --> 01:02:23,855 Bam! Dropped center of the ring. 1219 01:02:23,888 --> 01:02:28,154 Grace follows up with a forearm. Falls into the cover to head to next week. 1220 01:02:28,188 --> 01:02:29,271 And a kick-out. 1221 01:02:31,571 --> 01:02:32,638 At what point, Booker, 1222 01:02:32,671 --> 01:02:35,471 does someone start to press a little much in the ring, 1223 01:02:35,504 --> 01:02:36,805 if you think about Jordynne Grace 1224 01:02:36,838 --> 01:02:38,705 and everything she has done to get to this point, 1225 01:02:38,738 --> 01:02:41,288 every NXT Women's Championship match she has been in. 1226 01:02:41,321 --> 01:02:43,221 Because you can see agony on her face. 1227 01:02:43,254 --> 01:02:46,771 [Booker T] She's gonna press. She's gotta leave it all on the line, 1228 01:02:46,805 --> 01:02:49,154 because this is a big, high-stakes match right here. 1229 01:02:49,188 --> 01:02:51,621 We talked about it, this is for Evolution. 1230 01:02:51,654 --> 01:02:53,371 This is for a chance, for a shot, 1231 01:02:53,404 --> 01:02:56,754 and you're right, you don't wanna let something like that go. 1232 01:02:56,788 --> 01:02:57,738 Trust me on that. 1233 01:02:57,771 --> 01:03:00,171 [Vic] And now, looking for a little Grace Under Pressure. 1234 01:03:00,205 --> 01:03:03,138 -Again! Caught it another time! -[Booker T] Wait a minute! 1235 01:03:03,171 --> 01:03:06,138 [Vic] Triangle! And Jordynne Grace reaching out. 1236 01:03:06,171 --> 01:03:09,738 [Vic] She is so close, yet so far away from that bottom rope. 1237 01:03:09,771 --> 01:03:11,888 Graves, look at Lola Vice's body position. 1238 01:03:11,921 --> 01:03:14,771 [Corey] Vice just needs to pass the shoulder under Grace's chin, 1239 01:03:14,805 --> 01:03:16,471 and it's lights out for the Juggernaut. 1240 01:03:16,504 --> 01:03:18,821 [Vic] The MMA background we were talking about, Booker. 1241 01:03:18,855 --> 01:03:21,438 [Booker T] Lola Vice's letting it all hang out here tonight, Vic. 1242 01:03:21,471 --> 01:03:22,971 [Vic] Trying to squeeze… 1243 01:03:23,004 --> 01:03:27,221 [Booker T] Talking about adding something new to the game. Oh, man. 1244 01:03:27,254 --> 01:03:31,605 [Vic] The power is the name of the game for Jordynne Grace. 1245 01:03:31,638 --> 01:03:34,105 I looked up from my monitor, you can see Jordynne. 1246 01:03:34,138 --> 01:03:37,171 She's holding her chest, her left knee. She's holding an arm. 1247 01:03:37,205 --> 01:03:39,288 She is being dissected by Lola Vice. 1248 01:03:39,321 --> 01:03:42,538 [Corey] No doubt, Jordynne Grace tomorrow morning will… 1249 01:03:42,571 --> 01:03:47,305 …fight tonight with the power of the Juggernaut's wheelhouse, if you will. 1250 01:03:47,338 --> 01:03:51,421 The game changer there and the reason this match is still going on. 1251 01:03:51,455 --> 01:03:53,721 [Booker T] This match is up in the air right now. 1252 01:03:53,754 --> 01:03:56,238 [Vic] We gotta give appreciation to our general manager Ava, 1253 01:03:56,271 --> 01:03:59,455 making sure NXT is part of the second WWE Evolution. 1254 01:03:59,488 --> 01:04:00,955 [Corey] Beast mode. 1255 01:04:00,988 --> 01:04:02,871 [Booker T] What I like about what Ava's done, 1256 01:04:02,904 --> 01:04:04,988 nobody's getting a free ride here, no exceptions. 1257 01:04:05,088 --> 01:04:06,221 I love that man. 1258 01:04:07,071 --> 01:04:09,671 [Vic] Jordynne Grace, at first did not succeed, 1259 01:04:09,705 --> 01:04:11,205 trying to change her game. 1260 01:04:11,238 --> 01:04:13,705 -[crowd gasping] -[Booker T laughing] 1261 01:04:13,738 --> 01:04:17,838 [Vic] All these women matches tonight have been hard-hitting affairs. 1262 01:04:17,871 --> 01:04:21,138 [Corey] Because all of these women understand what's at stake. 1263 01:04:21,171 --> 01:04:24,805 The next step, one major step in the direction of Atlanta, Georgia 1264 01:04:24,838 --> 01:04:27,921 and the historic Evolution event. 1265 01:04:27,955 --> 01:04:31,488 -But it all begins tonight. -[Booker T] Wait a minute. Check it out. 1266 01:04:31,521 --> 01:04:34,855 -[Corey] Looking for an armbar perhaps. -[Vic] Another submission, definitely. 1267 01:04:34,888 --> 01:04:38,538 And Lola has been so close to gold in the past. 1268 01:04:38,571 --> 01:04:40,621 She believes she's one opportunity away. 1269 01:04:40,654 --> 01:04:43,205 -[crowd gasping] -[Vic] Oh, my gosh. 1270 01:04:43,238 --> 01:04:46,004 [Corey] Going to the greats. That won't separate your shoulder. 1271 01:04:46,038 --> 01:04:48,705 [Vic] Big kick! That's a knockout. That's it. 1272 01:04:48,738 --> 01:04:51,938 Lola is headed to next week! 1273 01:04:51,971 --> 01:04:53,305 [crowd gasping] 1274 01:04:53,338 --> 01:04:54,654 [Corey] Wow. 1275 01:04:55,588 --> 01:04:57,038 [Vic] Wow is right. 1276 01:04:57,071 --> 01:04:59,538 [Booker T] Jordynne Grace may have broken her arm. 1277 01:05:00,988 --> 01:05:04,188 [Vic] Lola Vice now, she knows it. She can feel it. 1278 01:05:04,221 --> 01:05:07,121 She needs that one opportunity. 1279 01:05:07,805 --> 01:05:10,388 Looking for the knockout blow, she got caught. 1280 01:05:10,421 --> 01:05:13,105 -Grace now hoisted up. -[Booker T] Gotta be kidding me. 1281 01:05:13,138 --> 01:05:15,188 [Vic] It wasn't pretty. It was effective. 1282 01:05:15,221 --> 01:05:19,754 Stretch muffler and then beast mode activated by Jordynne Grace. 1283 01:05:19,788 --> 01:05:22,455 -And with grace and perseverance… -[bell rings] 1284 01:05:22,488 --> 01:05:25,421 -…Jordynne rounds out the field next week. -[Booker T] Wow. 1285 01:05:26,788 --> 01:05:30,921 [announcer] Here's your winner, Jordynne Grace. 1286 01:05:30,955 --> 01:05:35,221 [Vic] Take nothing away from Lola Vice and what we just witnessed. 1287 01:05:35,254 --> 01:05:37,504 Jordynne Grace was in for a fight. 1288 01:05:37,538 --> 01:05:39,654 Jordynne Grace was in for a battle. 1289 01:05:39,688 --> 01:05:41,371 Jordynne Grace survived. 1290 01:05:41,404 --> 01:05:44,654 [Corey] You asked how Lola Vice continues to build momentum, 1291 01:05:44,688 --> 01:05:47,805 she took a massive step even in defeat. 1292 01:05:47,838 --> 01:05:52,021 That could have long-term damage for the shoulder of Jordynne Grace. 1293 01:05:52,055 --> 01:05:53,254 I thought this was it. 1294 01:05:53,288 --> 01:05:55,271 Most of the arena thought this was it. 1295 01:05:55,305 --> 01:05:58,105 But somehow the Juggernaut pulls through. 1296 01:05:59,238 --> 01:06:01,238 And a great counter by Jordynne. 1297 01:06:01,821 --> 01:06:06,254 Unique suplex opened the door for Grace to slam it shut 1298 01:06:06,288 --> 01:06:09,088 by engaging beast mode. 1299 01:06:09,855 --> 01:06:13,504 Lights out, Lola Vice. Jordynne Grace joins the field, 1300 01:06:14,188 --> 01:06:19,605 and an opportunity to head to Evolution is at stake next week. 1301 01:06:19,638 --> 01:06:24,238 Izzi Dame, Jaida Parker, Lash Legend and Jordynne Grace. 1302 01:06:24,271 --> 01:06:25,988 [Vic] There are the four women. 1303 01:06:26,021 --> 01:06:30,305 Let's go back throughout this entire night here on NXT. 1304 01:06:30,338 --> 01:06:35,388 It all started with Jaida Parker. Jaida with the phantom tap, so to speak. 1305 01:06:35,421 --> 01:06:39,638 Thea Hail thought she won. Referee didn't see it, and then bam! 1306 01:06:39,671 --> 01:06:43,638 That hip-notic, Jaida Parker punched her ticket to next week. 1307 01:06:43,671 --> 01:06:48,221 [Corey] Jaida Parker outsmarted Thea Hail, pulled one over the official. 1308 01:06:48,254 --> 01:06:52,271 And then we saw Kelani Jordan go one-on-one with Lash Legend. 1309 01:06:52,305 --> 01:06:57,555 In the end, it was the power of Lash that made all the difference. 1310 01:06:57,588 --> 01:07:00,838 Lash Legend heading to the Fatal 4-Way. 1311 01:07:00,871 --> 01:07:02,338 [Vic] Those were the first two. 1312 01:07:02,371 --> 01:07:04,771 Not to be outdone, it was a hard-hitting matchup. 1313 01:07:04,805 --> 01:07:08,305 Zaria heard Sol scream because of Tatum on the outside. 1314 01:07:08,338 --> 01:07:13,221 And what happened? Izzi Dame made her pay with that sky high. 1315 01:07:14,238 --> 01:07:16,171 Into the cover, it was Izzi Dame, 1316 01:07:16,205 --> 01:07:19,488 who was the third woman tonight to punch her ticket. 1317 01:07:19,521 --> 01:07:21,521 But not to be outdone, moments ago… 1318 01:07:22,721 --> 01:07:25,338 [Corey] Beast mode from Jordynne Grace, 1319 01:07:25,371 --> 01:07:28,621 driving Lola Vice high on her neck and shoulders. 1320 01:07:28,654 --> 01:07:31,171 -[bell rings] -And Grace earns her entry. 1321 01:07:31,205 --> 01:07:33,605 [Vic] That now sets up next week. 1322 01:07:33,638 --> 01:07:36,871 One woman will earn an NXT championship match 1323 01:07:36,904 --> 01:07:40,771 in Atlanta at WWE Evolution. 1324 01:07:45,321 --> 01:07:46,904 Tatum, why would you do that? 1325 01:07:46,938 --> 01:07:49,171 You cost me a shot at the women's championship. 1326 01:07:49,205 --> 01:07:51,805 No, I know. I didn't mean for any of that. I'm sorry! 1327 01:07:51,838 --> 01:07:55,138 -We know you didn't mean it. -Yeah? Well, now I'm not in the 4-Way. 1328 01:07:55,171 --> 01:07:56,621 [overlapping] 1329 01:07:56,654 --> 01:07:58,705 -Don't listen to them. -Great. Here we go. 1330 01:07:58,738 --> 01:08:01,921 Remember what I told you, they're not your real friends. 1331 01:08:01,955 --> 01:08:04,705 I mean, I don't see you in any of their little TikToks. 1332 01:08:05,421 --> 01:08:08,121 If they cared about you, Tatum, they would include you. 1333 01:08:08,671 --> 01:08:09,771 I know I would. 1334 01:08:13,221 --> 01:08:15,521 -Wait, Tatum. -No, you know what, Sol? 1335 01:08:15,555 --> 01:08:16,688 Let her go. 1336 01:08:18,338 --> 01:08:20,138 [Vic] Well, the time is now. 1337 01:08:20,171 --> 01:08:21,738 There is Blake Monroe. 1338 01:08:21,771 --> 01:08:25,221 She will sign her NXT contract live next. 1339 01:08:28,321 --> 01:08:31,054 [Noam] The Heritage Cup has brought a different style of wrestling 1340 01:08:31,088 --> 01:08:34,571 to NXT and to America, crossing two brands. 1341 01:08:36,121 --> 01:08:39,721 Eight of the best in-ring competitors have had the honor… 1342 01:08:42,505 --> 01:08:43,771 of carrying her. 1343 01:08:43,804 --> 01:08:48,521 And it gives me great pride that my name has been on this trophy… 1344 01:08:49,904 --> 01:08:51,404 more than anyone else. 1345 01:08:53,388 --> 01:08:55,154 For almost 800 days, 1346 01:08:55,188 --> 01:08:59,038 Noam Dar has been the gold standard for the Heritage Cup. 1347 01:08:59,071 --> 01:09:00,338 And Supernova 11… 1348 01:09:03,471 --> 01:09:04,921 plans on keeping it that way. 1349 01:09:09,988 --> 01:09:12,738 [Vic] Well, Noam Dar is in his record fourth reign. 1350 01:09:12,771 --> 01:09:16,154 Over 800 total days as champion. 1351 01:09:16,188 --> 01:09:19,388 Some call him the greatest Heritage Cup champion ever. 1352 01:09:19,421 --> 01:09:23,755 He'll defend it next week against Stacks right here on NXT. 1353 01:09:23,788 --> 01:09:27,505 Let's go back to earlier tonight. It was a six-man tag team match-up. 1354 01:09:27,538 --> 01:09:31,088 There you see Inamura with a little extra oomph on it, 1355 01:09:31,121 --> 01:09:35,354 pinning the TNA world champion Trick Williams. 1356 01:09:35,388 --> 01:09:38,205 Inamura would tell Josh Briggs, his tag team partner, 1357 01:09:38,238 --> 01:09:40,421 "I want you to have a golden opportunity." 1358 01:09:40,455 --> 01:09:41,938 With that, some breaking news 1359 01:09:41,971 --> 01:09:44,788 from the director of authority of TNA Santino Marella. 1360 01:09:44,821 --> 01:09:47,904 Tick Williams will defend the TNA world title 1361 01:09:47,938 --> 01:09:50,604 against Inamura's partner Josh Briggs. 1362 01:09:50,638 --> 01:09:55,488 That will take place live next week right here on NXT. 1363 01:09:55,521 --> 01:09:57,804 [Corey] And the field is finally set. 1364 01:09:57,838 --> 01:10:00,788 One of these four women will advance to Evolution 1365 01:10:00,821 --> 01:10:05,738 and challenge Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women's Championship next week. 1366 01:10:05,771 --> 01:10:09,138 It's the Evolution Eliminator Fatal 4-Way. 1367 01:10:09,171 --> 01:10:14,038 Izzi Dame, Jaida Parker, Lash Legend and Jordynne Grace. 1368 01:10:14,071 --> 01:10:16,571 One of these women is headed to Atlanta. 1369 01:10:16,605 --> 01:10:19,488 But now, let's throw it up to our general manager, Ava, 1370 01:10:19,521 --> 01:10:21,138 who's standing by in the ring. 1371 01:10:25,571 --> 01:10:26,771 [crowd cheering] 1372 01:10:28,355 --> 01:10:33,955 NXT has the best women's division in all of professional wrestling. 1373 01:10:35,088 --> 01:10:37,505 And tonight, I continue to add to that 1374 01:10:37,538 --> 01:10:41,088 as the hottest free agent in sports entertainment 1375 01:10:41,121 --> 01:10:47,288 joins an already stacked women's roster and officially signs her NXT contract. 1376 01:10:48,121 --> 01:10:51,455 Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome to the ring, 1377 01:10:51,488 --> 01:10:53,988 "The Glamour," Blake Monroe. 1378 01:10:54,021 --> 01:10:55,971 [crowd cheering] 1379 01:10:56,005 --> 01:10:58,271 Glamor is forever. 1380 01:10:59,221 --> 01:11:00,638 [pop music playing] 1381 01:11:16,054 --> 01:11:20,121 [Vic] The NXT Universe standing ovation 1382 01:11:21,521 --> 01:11:25,755 for the newest woman to arrive to Tuesday nights. 1383 01:11:32,105 --> 01:11:34,288 Booker, need help getting your jaw off the desk? 1384 01:11:34,321 --> 01:11:35,721 -You okay there? -[Booker T laughs] 1385 01:11:35,755 --> 01:11:37,688 Just admiring the new talent, man. 1386 01:11:39,571 --> 01:11:40,804 [pop music continues] 1387 01:11:49,371 --> 01:11:51,838 It's about to get hot around here, dawg. 1388 01:11:58,071 --> 01:11:59,671 [music fades, stops] 1389 01:11:59,705 --> 01:12:06,421 The moment you've all gushed, gasped and glammed for is finally here. 1390 01:12:06,455 --> 01:12:08,938 [crowd cheering] 1391 01:12:10,288 --> 01:12:14,255 This is the best women's division in the world. 1392 01:12:15,455 --> 01:12:18,171 And I've been dreaming of hopping into bed with 1393 01:12:18,205 --> 01:12:20,505 the kind of talent in that women's locker room. 1394 01:12:25,054 --> 01:12:26,638 And it's no secret, 1395 01:12:27,321 --> 01:12:30,804 WWE has always been my dream. 1396 01:12:33,054 --> 01:12:34,605 And now that I'm here, 1397 01:12:35,488 --> 01:12:37,388 this women's division 1398 01:12:37,421 --> 01:12:40,238 is all mine. 1399 01:12:40,271 --> 01:12:42,271 [crowd cheering] 1400 01:12:45,071 --> 01:12:48,755 Because The Glamour raises the bar, 1401 01:12:48,788 --> 01:12:50,271 turns heads, 1402 01:12:50,304 --> 01:12:53,738 and redefines what it means to be a star. 1403 01:12:55,471 --> 01:12:59,421 So, ladies, I'm sure you're listening. 1404 01:12:59,455 --> 01:13:02,455 The spotlight is now firmly 1405 01:13:02,488 --> 01:13:05,721 on The Glamour, Blake Monroe. 1406 01:13:05,755 --> 01:13:06,905 [crowd cheering, clapping] 1407 01:13:09,421 --> 01:13:11,471 [man chanting indistinctly] 1408 01:13:11,505 --> 01:13:12,338 [Ava] Oh. 1409 01:13:12,371 --> 01:13:14,371 [man chanting indistinctly] 1410 01:13:16,288 --> 01:13:18,088 Blake Monroe! 1411 01:13:20,438 --> 01:13:22,905 -["The Chosen" playing] -[Vic] What? Oh. 1412 01:13:31,955 --> 01:13:35,605 Talk about how official it is. The contract has officially been signed 1413 01:13:35,638 --> 01:13:36,888 by Blake Monroe. 1414 01:13:40,971 --> 01:13:41,921 Ava! 1415 01:13:43,121 --> 01:13:44,771 Ava, darling, 1416 01:13:44,804 --> 01:13:47,105 yeah, quick question for you. 1417 01:13:48,054 --> 01:13:51,621 Why are you out here kissing the newbie's ass like this? 1418 01:13:51,655 --> 01:13:53,738 [crowd exclaiming] 1419 01:13:55,455 --> 01:13:57,721 Because the last time I checked, 1420 01:13:57,755 --> 01:14:01,605 Fatal Influence has been running this division all year. 1421 01:14:01,638 --> 01:14:05,988 And did we ever get any sort of celebration for it, Fallon? 1422 01:14:06,021 --> 01:14:07,871 -Did we get anything? -Nope. 1423 01:14:07,905 --> 01:14:09,088 -No. -I mean, not one. 1424 01:14:09,554 --> 01:14:14,271 Sure as hell not for my NXT Women's North American Championship. 1425 01:14:14,771 --> 01:14:17,355 Of course not. And, Blake, I won't lie. 1426 01:14:17,388 --> 01:14:20,388 It's impossible to keep our eyes off of you. 1427 01:14:20,421 --> 01:14:22,105 Like, this is so cute. 1428 01:14:22,605 --> 01:14:24,738 But if you really think you came here 1429 01:14:24,771 --> 01:14:26,721 to take what Fatal Influence has built, 1430 01:14:27,538 --> 01:14:29,155 then you're delusional. Like… 1431 01:14:29,188 --> 01:14:30,205 [all] Delulu. 1432 01:14:30,238 --> 01:14:31,605 -[Jacy] Super. -Oh. 1433 01:14:32,238 --> 01:14:34,621 Oh, oh, dear. 1434 01:14:34,655 --> 01:14:36,638 The rumors are true. 1435 01:14:36,671 --> 01:14:40,788 Fatal Influence are as insecure as they are… 1436 01:14:40,821 --> 01:14:43,621 -[crowd exclaiming] -What? Okay. 1437 01:14:44,188 --> 01:14:47,505 -Okay. -Okay, all right, all right. 1438 01:14:47,538 --> 01:14:50,371 It's reality check time, sweetheart. 1439 01:14:51,171 --> 01:14:53,838 This division doesn't need you. 1440 01:14:54,238 --> 01:14:58,355 You're nothing more than another new flavor of the month. 1441 01:14:58,388 --> 01:15:02,371 And I've seen people like you walk through that door time and time again. 1442 01:15:02,405 --> 01:15:06,138 -And you can try all you-- -Jacy, have you ever tried this one? 1443 01:15:06,738 --> 01:15:10,255 -[Vic] Oh! Oh, Booker, it's popping off! -[Booker T] Oh, baby. 1444 01:15:10,288 --> 01:15:12,505 Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. 1445 01:15:12,538 --> 01:15:15,405 [Corey] Fallon Henley, Blake Monroe, battling it out. 1446 01:15:15,438 --> 01:15:17,605 Welcome to NXT, Blake. 1447 01:15:17,638 --> 01:15:18,905 Oh! 1448 01:15:21,738 --> 01:15:25,638 Pick her up! Get her ass up! Get her ass up and get in front of me! 1449 01:15:26,721 --> 01:15:30,655 -[Corey] Oh, no, no, no. Oh, no. -[Vic] Come on! 1450 01:15:36,421 --> 01:15:38,405 Not how our general manager… 1451 01:15:38,438 --> 01:15:39,771 ["Chosen One" playing] 1452 01:15:40,905 --> 01:15:42,905 [Vic] …thought the night would go. 1453 01:15:46,288 --> 01:15:48,921 -Don't mess with my division… -[Vic] I can't believe what we witnessed 1454 01:15:48,955 --> 01:15:50,371 with those three women. 1455 01:15:50,405 --> 01:15:52,188 [Corey] Well, if you want to take the spotlight 1456 01:15:52,221 --> 01:15:55,671 off of The Glamour and put it back on Fatal Influence, 1457 01:15:55,705 --> 01:16:00,505 this is how you do it. In extremely painful fashion. 1458 01:16:00,538 --> 01:16:02,971 Welcome to NXT, Ms. Monroe. 1459 01:16:03,005 --> 01:16:06,255 [Vic] Well, let's talk about what's gonna go down next week 1460 01:16:06,288 --> 01:16:07,871 here live on NXT. 1461 01:16:07,905 --> 01:16:11,021 The Heritage Cup championship will be on the line. 1462 01:16:11,054 --> 01:16:13,521 It's the greatest of all-time that has ever held the cup, 1463 01:16:13,554 --> 01:16:17,988 Noam Dar, his fourth reign, total 800 days as champion. 1464 01:16:18,021 --> 01:16:19,905 He will defend it once again. 1465 01:16:19,938 --> 01:16:24,338 It happens next week against the turncoat Stacks here on NXT. 1466 01:16:24,371 --> 01:16:27,071 [Corey] And in a stunning turn of events earlier tonight, 1467 01:16:27,105 --> 01:16:29,304 Yoshiki Inamura was able to pin 1468 01:16:29,338 --> 01:16:31,755 TNA World Champion Trick Williams, 1469 01:16:31,788 --> 01:16:34,688 and Yoshiki decided to donate the opportunity 1470 01:16:34,721 --> 01:16:37,138 to his friend, Josh Briggs. 1471 01:16:37,171 --> 01:16:39,655 Briggs has an opportunity of a lifetime 1472 01:16:39,688 --> 01:16:42,671 to become TNA World Champion next Tuesday. 1473 01:16:44,105 --> 01:16:46,638 [Vic] And not to be outdone, tonight there was 1474 01:16:47,288 --> 01:16:49,088 Evolution Eliminator Matches. 1475 01:16:49,121 --> 01:16:51,205 Izzi Dame, Jaida Parker, 1476 01:16:51,238 --> 01:16:54,571 Lash Legend, Jordynne Grace, all victorious. 1477 01:16:54,605 --> 01:16:58,405 Those four women now have one opportunity. 1478 01:16:58,438 --> 01:17:00,038 Who heads to Atlanta? 1479 01:17:00,071 --> 01:17:02,488 Who heads to WWE Evolution? 1480 01:17:02,521 --> 01:17:06,505 Who will have an NXT Women's Championship opportunity? 1481 01:17:06,538 --> 01:17:09,771 We find out live next week on NXT. 1482 01:17:09,804 --> 01:17:12,988 But again, I can't get over what we just witnessed. 1483 01:17:13,021 --> 01:17:16,521 [Corey] Blake Monroe came to NXT because she wanted the spotlight. 1484 01:17:16,554 --> 01:17:18,421 She wanted to be in the headlines. 1485 01:17:18,455 --> 01:17:20,105 But not in this fashion. 1486 01:17:20,138 --> 01:17:24,005 Tonight belongs to Jacy Jayne and Fatal Influence. 1487 01:17:26,288 --> 01:17:29,255 [Vic] Not what our general manager Ava thought 1488 01:17:29,788 --> 01:17:31,388 would happen tonight. 1489 01:17:31,421 --> 01:17:33,638 -A glorious, glamorous… -This is my division. 1490 01:17:33,671 --> 01:17:35,788 -All of you can get in line… -[Vic] …moment ruined, 1491 01:17:35,821 --> 01:17:39,621 as a fatal attraction to the Women's Championship 1492 01:17:39,655 --> 01:17:43,071 may have been Monroe's first fatal mistake 1493 01:17:43,105 --> 01:17:45,255 as she officially arrives 1494 01:17:45,288 --> 01:17:48,238 here in NXT. ally arrives