[theme music playing]
[man] Then…
now…
forever…
together.
[menacing instrumental music playing]
One week as champion, I already have the entire division on my ass?
That NXT Women's Championship is not about you.
It's apparent that anything can happen.
You know who's beating Jacy Jayne?
Kelani Jordan.
If anybody's taking that title off Jacy,
it's Lash Legend.
But you know the part that just really irks me,
is how you continue to underestimate me.
You are absolutely the most beatable champion of all time.
If I'm the most beatable champion,
tell me how I beat the person nobody else could,
Stephanie Vaquer.
[Vic] Rolling Encore from Jacy Jayne!
[Booker] Wait a minute!
[Vic] Jayne falling into the cover, hook of the leg.
-[crowd cheering] -[bell dinging]
The most beatable champion ever? [scoffs]
[Vic] Rolling Encore and the lights are out on Lainey.
[gasps] How did that happen?
Because I'm the best champion this division has ever seen.
And soon you're all gonna wake up and realize it.
Out of my way.
Because we have
the most stacked women's division in the world,
I decided that next week there's gonna be four singles matches.
I see a whole bunch of women who've already had their turn.
Whoever advances will move on to a fatal four way on June 24th.
I have my eye on something.
Whoever walks out of that final four way
will be the new number one contender
for the NXT Women's Championship
at Evolution.
Everybody knows I'm the baddest… in this place.
-[Vic] Oh! -[Corey] Thea Hail!
You should have minded your damn business!
[indistinct conversation]
[Vic] Jaida telling her "You should mind your business."
-[groans] -[clanging]
You should really start saving yourself next time.
[Corey] That's Thea Hail!
[Vic] Thea Hail is here looking to prove something to Jaida Parker.
These eight women will compete in four Evolution Eliminators.
But guess who's gonna have the last laugh?
Jacy freaking Jayne.
♪ A million dollars from now, I will remember you ♪
[crowd chanting] NXT!
["Let 'em know" playing]
[crowd cheering]
[bell dinging]
[Mike] The following is a Evolution Elimi--
[Vic] Oh! Mike Rome couldn't even get it out.
Thea Hail not wasting any time tonight.
[Booker] Oh, baby, here we go!
[Corey] The relationship between these two women predates
the opportunity to compete at Evolution.
[Vic] This is supposed to be the first of four Evolution Eliminators.
Our referee, though, has got to get some sense…
Did you hear a bell, Graves?
I don't believe we heard a bell.
-[bell dinging] -[Booker] There it is!
[Vic] Here we go! Bench press by Thea.
And Graves, you're right, Thea and Parker been going back and forth, one another.
Parker with a cheap shot to Hail several weeks ago,
but again tonight, eight women fighting for four spots
to be in next week's Fatal 4-Way.
Winner heads to WWE Evolution in Atlanta, July 13th
to face the NXT Women's Champion, Jacy Jayne.
And Graves, is it fair the locker room is calling Jayne
the most beatable champion ever?
[Corey] They can call her whatever they want,
whatever insult they can dream up.
But the fact of the matter is, Jacy Jayne is the NXT Women's Champion.
-And until somebody beats her… -[Vic] Whoa!
[Corey] …it doesn't matter what your opinion is.
[Vic] Well, Booker, as this one starts off hot and heavy--
-[Corey] Look out! -[Vic] Incoming!
[Booker] Bad!
[Vic] Booker, what does Thea need to prove, not to us,
but maybe need to prove to herself?
[Booker] I don't think Thea needs to prove anything.
She had competed in Reality of Wrestling over the weekend.
I must say, she's sharper than a knife right now, and she's proving it.
She's going up top.
Here we go, man!
[Vic] Looking down, high cross-body connects,
and rolling right off with the momentum.
She could have gone for a cover,
but that might have helped out Jaida Parker.
-But a big exploder! -[Booker] Wow!
-[Corey] There's the cover from Hail. -[Vic] And a near fall.
No more Andre Chase. No more Chase University
-fighting for her. -[Booker] A good thing.
[Vic] So why do you have to say that?
[Booker] That's best for Thea Hail, getting away from that group.
Right now, she's on her own, man.
Sink or swim mentality!
-[Jaida screams] -[Vic] Oh, and Jaida Parker--
-[Corey] Oh! -[Vic] Sidewalk slam.
Into the cover to advance.
-And Thea's left shoulder coming up. -[Corey] Booker, it's fair to say
Jaida Parker lives her life with the sink-or-swim mentality.
I caught up with Jaida a few minutes before we came on the air
and she said, Evolution is the perfect opportunity
and the perfect time to introduce the rest of the WWE Universe
to what NXT already knows about Ms. Parker.
[Booker] I agree with that 100%, but I tell you what, I tell you what,
Jaida Parker better not sleep on this young lady right here tonight.
Thea Hail, like I say, she's sharp, man, she's sharp.
I seen it with my own eyes.
[Corey] Booker, you think Thea Hail has
emptied her gas tank too early in this matchup?
She came out of here like she was shot out of a cannon.
[Booker] I don't think so. I think Thea Hail has a gas tank
that we haven't actually really been able to tap into.
We're gonna see it tonight!
[Vic] Whoa, nice job by Jaida Parker,
able to hold on.
And Graves does bring up a great point there
that Jaida Parker on the other side, Corey,
was able to weather the storm of Thea Hail up front.
[Corey] Exactly, that's what brought the thought to my mind,
was the fact that Thea Hail came out of here guns ablaze,
and hit everything she could on Jaida.
Jaida weathered the storm, and now, Ms. Parker in control
in a slower, more methodical pace.
[Booker] Doing beautiful work right now,
keeping Thea Hail real close to the body, baby! I love it!
[Vic] It's a big night again for the women of NXT. Four Evolution Eliminators.
Blake Monroe makes it official,
-puts pen to paper here tonight on NXT. -[Booker chuckles]
[Corey] And this is a brilliant classic strategy
being employed by Jaida Parker, using her size advantage,
putting all of her weight on the smaller Thea Hail.
If nothing else, it's gonna exhaust Thea.
-And look at this. Wow! -[Booker] Oh, baby!
[Vic] Cranking the neck in a unique way.
Cover.
And another kick out by Thea Hail.
But this is offense that we haven't seen from Jaida Parker before.
[Corey] I love this. This rear chin lock.
Again, nothing fancy, but it's extremely effective.
It's agonizing for Thea Hail, and it's exhausting Thea.
Whatever gas she has left in the tank is slowly being drained in this position.
[Booker] I can tell you this, Thea's not panicking.
Right now, she's still very, very composed in this situation.
And that's what I'm talking about, guys. That's what I'm talking about!
[Vic] Oh, Thea Hail weathering her own storm, so to speak,
trying to counter.
Jaida Parker, Parker known for that high impact style of offense,
which is certainly matched by a nasty attitude!
Chop right to the throat, back to a front face lock,
and Jaida Parker with a snap suplex.
And Parker with a sense of urgency,
because again, you win, you move on to next week,
one step closer to WWE Evolution
and a championship match!
Parker into the cover,
another hook of the leg,
and Thea Hail again, just able to kick out.
[Booker] Good strategy right now by Jaida Parker.
[Vic] Looking for the front face lock, maybe looking for a…
another suplex to rip right back down to the mat.
-And now Thea Hail charging in! -[Booker] Oh!
[Vic] Nice clothesline, and look at Thea's eyes.
Thea Hail knows what's at stake,
but you start to wonder,
does Thea Hail worry more about that championship opportunity?
-[Booker] Oh! -Or is she worrying about Ms. Parker?
Which one of these two women will advance
and head to the Fatal 4-Way next week
here live on NXT?
[Vic] Jaida Parker in control.
Is Parker about to punch her ticket to next week?
Looking for a hypnotic.
-[Booker] Counter! -Countered by Thea Hail.
Hail now looking for a submission, trying to lock in that Kimura.
And the Kimura is cinched in!
Thea's even got the body scissors on, Graves!
[Corey] Jaida Parker's in a world of trouble right now.
Can Jaida hang on?
[Vic] NXT Universe rising to their feet.
The referee in great position.
Jaida Parker right now, writhing, screaming in pain.
Thea now, just saw Thea shift that arm a little bit more.
The left shoulder. Trying to hyperextend.
-Reaching out. So close. -[Booker T] Oh, baby.
-[Vic] Oh, no. -[Booker T] Oh, baby.
-Parker's done for. -[Vic] Cranking on the arm.
Kimura locked in. Nowhere for Jaida to go.
[Corey] Thea may snap Jaida's arm in the middle of the ring.
[Vic] Jaida not gonna quit. Trying to fight through the pain.
And no way. Trying to overpower.
[Booker T] You've gotta be kidding me.
[Vic] Listen to this place.
[crowd chanting] Jaida! Jaida!
[Corey] Jaida Parker making believers of the NXT Universe.
But Thea Hail right back into the Kimura.
[Vic] Graves, but has the damage been done to that left shoulder?
[Corey] Potentially, yes. Here's the third attempt.
Will this be the one that finishes the job?
Parker in all types of agony right now.
-[Vic] On the face and-- -[Corey] Whoa!
-Did you see that? -[Vic] It looked like Jaida tapped.
[Booker T] She tapped.
[Corey] Oh, hip-notic. The official didn't see.
Jaida Parker tapped. Jaida with the hip-notic.
-And Jaida Parker, the first to advance. -[bell dings]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Jaida Parker.
[Corey stammers] Did we all see the same thing?
-[Vic] I'm relatively certain-- -[Corey] Can we get a replay?
[Vic] Let's take another look at the Kimura extension for the third time.
-Watch Jaida's hand. Jaida tapped. -Right there.
[Vic] Which is why Thea relinquished the hold.
Thea released the hold. The official didn't see it.
Didn't call it. Hip-notic from behind.
The assassination of Thea Hail.
Well, who will join Parker? We will find out tonight
as the Evolution eliminators continue tonight on NXT.
Wow.
I can't wait to beat the hell out of these guys tonight.
I didn't think it could get any more annoying than Trick
but literally no one likes AJ and KC.
Exactly. They are in for an ass kicking.
Bingo.
I like the sound of that. Let me tell you, First Class is the worst, okay?
They are making TNA look bad. Tagging along with Trick Williams.
All the while, he's disrespecting our championship.
-I know. -Sickening.
Yes, sickening it is.
Let me tell you, I'm gonna tune this thing up.
I'll see you boys out there.
All right, brother. Keep the guitar handy.
-Elijah in the house. -Elijah in the house!
-Whoa, whoa. -Boys!
-Y'all ready to rock tonight or what? -You know it.
Just know on the other side of this match,
y'all got a tag team title shot waiting for you guys.
Damn right.
-Let us know anytime, anyplace. -Well, after this match--
Bigger.
-Mr. Ruler. -Gents.
Heck of a match you had last week with Jasper Troy, bro.
Yeah, straight up hard fight, bro.
Thank you. It was, it was. I have to say,
Jasper is definitely the most powerful contender I've been in the ring with.
But I'm still the Ruler and that's not going to change anytime soon.
[laughs]
Champ.
My money is on these guys tonight.
Well, you are going to be one broke ruler then.
Why y'all got all this leather on?
-Shut up. -Looks stupid.
Let's lock in. Let's get ready.
-That was… -[both] Weird, right?
-Yeah. -It…
[female narrator] When the Glamour signs on the dotted line,
It's not just a signature.
It's an event.
And she needs a dress as stunning as her contract.
[gasps]
Perfect.
[female narrator] The Glamour is on her way to seal the deal
with more than just a firm handshake.
Because Blake Monroe signs the NXT contract tonight.
[Vic] What a glamorous moment that will be tonight, live on NXT.
["Out Of This World" playing]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following is an Evolution eliminator.
Introducing first from Boynton Beach, Florida, Kelani Jordan!
[Vic] Graves, much like our previous match,
there really is no love lost between these two.
Kelani Jordan and her opponent Lash Legend.
[Corey] Ultimately, you gotta put personal issues aside
as Jaida Parker was able to do and use strategy
to advance in the Fatal 4-Way.
Kelani needs to focus on the task at hand.
Advancing to the Fatal 4-Way and getting past the powerhouse that is Lash Legend.
Because if Kelani lets her emotions get the best of her,
it's gonna be a short night.
["Get It Girl" playing]
[announcer] And her opponent from Atlanta, Georgia,
Lash Legend!
[Vic] Gravy, is the time right for the Boujee Bully?
[Corey] In my opinion, Lash Legend has got to be a favorite,
if not the favorite to challenge Jacy Jayne
in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, come Evolution.
But trust me, Kelani is not going down without a hell of a fight.
[Vic] Booker, as we take a look at Evolution,
what would someone like sister Sherri be thinking about WWE Evolution?
[Booker T] How can I get in on it?
That's what she'll be thinking. No, man.
Sherri helped create this division right here, the women's division.
Right now, she would be looking down saying,
"I'm so proud of what these ladies are doing, man."
[Vic] Now, Graves, you remember the excitement
that surrounded the first all-women's show which took place just seven years ago.
[Corey] History was made. I was there in Long Island.
I took my daughter and she still talks about it to this day.
A true step forward for women's wrestling. A very, very important day-- oh!
We will make more history in Atlanta.
[Vic] Been seven years as Evolution returns July 13 in Atlanta, Georgia
right after Great American Bash.
Saturday Night's Main Event will see Gunther face Goldberg.
[Corey] The WWE Hall of Famer has the opportunity
to become world heavyweight champion against the Ring General.
Talk about redefining what heavy hitting is all about.
Saturday night's main event will be can't miss.
[Vic] As we focus back on this match-up,
Booker, what is it about the standout that stands out?
[Booker T] You know, it's like the wind, man.
You can feel it but you can't touch it.
But you know it's there.
That's with the ladies are all about. But I'm a little worried right now.
Kelani Jordan right now seems like she's a little… a little hard step.
Just a little bit.
[Vic] We're back to something we talked about in the first match-up.
That Kelani is focused more on the opponent than the task at hand,
than the overall goal of winning, advancing and heading to Evolution.
[Booker T] I can see that. I can see that because…
[Vic] Whoa!
[Booker T] …such success at such a young age.
And she… she wants to keep it going.
A loss here, a loss there, could definitely upend everything, man.
[Corey] She knows something about making history.
The first ever North American women's champion
taking out Lash Legend.
[Vic] Which one of these two will join Jaida Parker next week?
…do it like me.
[crowd chanting] Kelani!
Power advantage Lash Legend.
Athleticism advantage may be Kelani Jordan.
And nearfall.
This is the second of our Evolution eliminators.
Jaida Parker already advanced.
Who will join her at next week's Fatal 4-Way?
Kelani Jordan doing her best to punch her way, Booker, back into the match-up.
[Booker T] You go back to Jaida Parker and the way she won the match.
I agree with Jaida Parker, by any means necessary.
It's about business, man.
It's about checks and what? checks and what, Gravy?
-[Corey] Championships. -[Booker T] There it is, there it is.
[Vic] Nice to see you two playing nice here this week.
Up over goes Kelani.
Trying to get Lash down.
Lash-- whoa!
[Booker T] Wow!
[Corey] That was impressive athleticism for the powerhouse Legend.
[Vic] Oh, man.
Down goes Jordan yet again.
-[Booker T] Oh, baby. -[Vic] Big pump kick.
…just kicked Lash into next week?
[Booker T exclaims] Oh, no. Oh, no.
[Vic] Resiliency being shown by Kelani.
We're seeing signs of frustration on the face of Lash Legend.
Lash thinks this one should be over with, perhaps on multiple different occasions.
NXT universe trying to rally in this moment, Kelani Jordan,
who right now is just getting stretched out.
Go back to the backbreaker earlier in the match-up, Graves,
focusing on the smaller of the back here of Kelani Jordan.
[Corey] Now, Lash Legend's been very effective in the sequence
that she's rolled out her maneuvers, focusing most of her offense
on the lower back and core of Kelani Jordan,
including this Argentine backbreaker.
Agonizing position for Jordan to be stuck in.
[Vic] We saw Jaida Parker advance earlier.
We thought she had tapped out.
-There's no telling though… from Kelani! -[Corey and Booker exclaim]
[Vic] Codebreaker!
And it's now rally time for Kelani Jordan
as we are in deep, deep waters of this match-up.
[crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT! NXT! NXT!
[Vic] Legend the first to her feet.
Now both women up, Kelani trying to lash back down.
And Graves, again, this all really stemming between these two
because it appeared Kelani was getting in Lash's…
[Corey exclaims]
[Vic] Lash thought it was Kelani getting in her business.
Kelani thought it was Lash getting in her business.
It was a misunderstanding.
At the end of the day, tonight, someone's business
is going to be a women's championship opportunity.
[Corey] It is every woman for herself in this situation!
Sliced Bread by Jordan!
[Vic] Lash is down! Kelani now trying to climb quickly,
trying to take flight, looking for a 5-star!
-[Booker] Oh, that's it! -[Vic] She got it all!
[Vic] Into the cover, looking for the three!
And just got to two.
[Corey] Take another look at Kelani Jordan taking to the skies.
Full extension, high impact landing!
But Lash Legend with a little too much left in the tank.
[Vic] Kelani now maybe trying to kick over Lash right now, Booker,
maybe looking for a single leg crab?
[Booker] Anything. Whatever works right now at this stage of the game,
with deep waters right there.
-[crowd exclaims] -[Booker] Oh! Big shot!
[Vic] That right hand just rocked Kelani almost into next week.
Lash looking around.
Both these women have brought their best here tonight.
Nice counter!
Lash down again!
Could be looking for that one of a kind
split-legged moonsault!
But Lash stopping Kelani!
-[Booker] Breaking that… -[Vic] Yeah! How did…
[Corey] You got to be impressed with the speed of Lash Legend.
Look at this!
[Vic] Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
-Precarious position for both… -[Corey exclaims]
[Vic] Kelani shifted weight! Kelani shifted weight!
Countered, and-- Oh! Powering out again was Lash!
But Lash feeling the effects.
Kelani now having to find a different gear.
Almost… what was it you said?
Yeah, the killer instinct?
She's got to find it now, Graves.
You're absolutely right about that. But it looks more like
perhaps doubt is beginning to creep into the mind
of Kelani Jordan, once again from the top turnbuckle!
[Vic] Now it's the 450, knees up by Lash!
Lash able to counter once again!
And now, hoisting up…
-And bam! -[crowd exclaims]
[Vic] And just like that, Lash into the cover!
-And Legend overcomes Kelani. -[bell rings]
[upbeat music playing]
[Mike] Here is your winner,
Lash Legend!
[Corey] What a victory for Lash Legend,
earning entry into the number one contenders'
Fatal 4-Way.
Lash has her eyes set on Atlanta and Evolution.
[Vic] And can you believe, Booker,
we still got two more Evolution eliminators to take place today.
This is about to get busy up in this mug, man!
Well, speaking of busy, let's talk about business
because there's a lot of family business
going on in the house of the D'Angelos.
[intense music playing]
[Stacks] Tony, I am sick of taking your orders.
[crowd exclaiming]
I had to take the reins myself.
Luca, gone.
You need to make this right!
Do you know why I invited you out here?
Oh!
And then you send Rizzo into hiding?
Now, Stacks, you're gonna pay for your sins.
[Corey] Family business will be settled once and for all
as the Don battles the underboss.
[Vic] Luca Crusifino!
[referee] One! Two! Three!
[bell ringing]
[Tony] I thought Stacks clipped you in the desert.
Then you show up at Battleground and just stared at me.
I don't know who to trust right now.
[Luca] I understand you don't trust me.
So I made a move to prove to you that I'm still loyal.
I got us a match against High Ryze.
[Tony] So you wanted to do this for the family.
But you didn't get my consent first.
With all due respect,
we're not really a family anymore.
[Corey] Tony's head is not in the game.
This could be disastrous.
[indistinct shouting]
[Vic] Hey, it's Stacks!
Get that rack!
[Corey] Crusifino's got the crowbar!
Yeah, that's perfect.
[Luca] Yeah, absolutely.
As consigliere I approve this.
Hey, where the hell you been?
I've been here. What are you talking about?
I've heard enough. I'll see you in the ring,
W-- Tony, wha--
See, as The Don,
you have to be aware at all times.
You gotta keep your head on a swivel.
You gotta be aware of enemies coming at you from every angle.
You have to be aware
of being stabbed in the back.
Now, a few months ago,
Stacks stabbed me in the back.
Rizzo went into hiding,
and Luca got clipped.
Or so I thought.
See, I don't know what the hell is going on right now.
Up is down. Down is up. Whatever.
All I want from Luca is his trust and his loyalty,
and I'm not getting it.
So, Luca, you're gonna get your ass out here
and we're gonna talk, man to man.
["The Verdict" playing]
[Luca] Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
T… T…
Is this really how you want to do this?
Yeah, it is!
Listen to me.
If you're gonna lie, you're gonna lie to me
and you're gonna lie to all these people out here.
Tony, I'm not lying to you.
Okay.
Then what happened with you and Stacks in the desert?
Tony, I told you.
We got out of an SUV, two guys zip tied me.
They put me in the trunk of a car.
I don't know how long I was in there for, but then they stopped.
They let me out.
Well, what did he say to you?
Stacks looked me in my eyes and told me it was my lucky day.
Then he takes my phone. He leaves.
Tony, there wasn't a human in sight.
Okay, let's say I believe you.
But you came out to Battleground and stared at me like an idiot.
Can I trust you?
You're damn right you can.
[crowd jeering]
Then why didn't you hit Stacks? Huh?
Why didn't you help me out?
What were you doing?
Maybe I should have.
But T, I didn't know what to do.
We lost at Stand & Deliver. You were pissed.
Hell, I didn't know if I was gonna make it out of the desert alive.
Tony, I'm a consigliere.
I'm supposed to advise people,
tell people what decisions to make and what decisions not to make.
This is the first time since joining the family
that I had to make a decision on my own.
[mouthing] Okay!
T, and Riz is usually my soundboard.
-But no one's heard from her-- -All right, all right.
Enough, enough.
Listen, they say the eyes never lie.
So I want you to look me in my face right now
and tell me,
are you with Stacks?
You want my answer?
Tony,
I promise you…
["Scream Is A Sin" playing]
[Stacks] Tony. Tony.
You're still out here seeking the truth, huh?
[crowd jeering]
You are pathetic without me.
You've got the truth.
You just don't want to accept it.
Luca is your consigliere,
but yet you don't believe him.
Luca, in all the years we've known each other,
have I ever not believed in you, like Tony D has for the last month?
Have I ever questioned you?
Question your loyalty?
Luca,
there was a reason I saved you from the desert in Vegas.
What the hell is he talking about?
-[crowd jeering] -[mic thuds]
[man in crowd] Come on, Tony!
Because you were never gonna be good enough to be Tony D's consigliere.
Luca, you know what to do next.
[crowd jeering]
[Vic] Well, Tony knew exactly what to do.
Stacks is here now. I mean, guys,
this is blowing up in a way different way than we ever even imagined
when it came to Tony D'Angelo.
What the…
-Oh! -[crowd exclaiming]
[Corey] Did Luca mean to Tony, or…
[Vic] No, he was trying to hit Stacks!
[Corey] Are we sure? Was he hitting Stacks?
[Vic] What… what was he supposed to do?
["Scream Is A Sin" playing]
-You look good. -[chanting] First Class Trick!
-What? -First Class Trick!
-Uh-huh! -First Class Trick!
-Listen, fellas. -Hey, what's up, man?
-Y'all ready for tonight? -Mmm, slight problem, actually.
See, KC seems to have injured himself in training,
and he's not exactly medically cleared for our Six-Man tonight.
Listen, champ, I'm sorry.
How you gonna tell me right before the match that you can't go?
-I told you. -I know.
-Listen, have I ever led you astray? -Man, I hope not.
See, First Class doesn't present problems.
-First Class presents solutions. -All the time.
Well, where they at, then?
KC can't go tonight,
so we found somebody that can.
Everybody knows that you and I got history, Trick.
but nobody around here knows TNA the way that I do.
That's right.
Now, history aside, man, it's good to see that TNA World Title on a real Superstar.
-That's right. -That's you. That's you.
Hey, listen, Wes,
we've been through a lot.
The whole head in the locker, the… the smack in the face…
My bad, Wes.
-He was tripping. -I was wrong. I was tripping.
There's no excuse.
-I'm glad to hear you say that. -But listen to me,
I'm down with High Ryze.
So, tonight,
we First Class Trickin' on the west side!
We're right here with it, know what I'm saying? Let's talk about it!
-You know what the smells like? -What's the smell like?
-[both sniffing] -Money! Money! Money!
[laughing]
-I'm gonna go get changed real quick. -Go do your thing!
You bring your money, money, money out tonight.
What's wrong with you? You got to do that to me.
["Accomplished" playing]
Welcome back, everyone. Help me officially introduce
Chase University students, Kale Dixon and your Uriah Connors.
[all clapping]
Hey, we're here on time. We're ready to go, Mr. Chase.
[heroic instrumental music]
It's summertime,
and while everybody else gets to relax, Chase University has a strict curriculum.
-Sorry, Mr. Chase, I-- -One second.
As I was saying, at Chase University, we lead by example.
And while my teaching methods may not be traditional,
-I do take great pride in the fact that-- -Mr. Chase. I'm sorry.
-How often do we need-- -You need to be ready
to bleed black and red! Chase University should be your priority!
Be prepared to hear things you don't wanna hear
and be prepared to thrive under pressure!
Just one more, I promise.
-I don't get how-- -Kale!
This is a teachable moment.
Chase U doesn't adjust to you.
You have to adjust to Chase U.
Because if you wanna make it in this world,
you have to do more than just learn.
You have to [bleep] get tough!
Don't sweat it, dawg. Don't sweat it.
What a shame, Mr. Chase.
What a shame.
Hey, what the [bleep]?
[Vic] She has arrived.
The Glamorous One makes it official tonight,
puts pen to paper.
[Booker T] Uh-uh-uh-uh. Oh, yeah!
[strums guitar]
[crowd cheering]
Hello, I am Elijah.
[singing] First Class Trick, more like last place trash.
Wes Lee can't even get out of the kiddie weight class.
So, I brought Inamura and Briggs to walk this path
when we kick Trick, AJ's, and Wes Lee's ass!
[crowd cheering]
And I have got one question for everybody here tonight.
Who wants to walk with Elijah?
[crowd cheering]
And I know two men who will tonight.
["Journey Ahead" playing]
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following contest is a Six-Man Tag Team Match
scheduled for one fall!
Introducing first, the team of Elijah
Yoshiki Inamura, and Josh Briggs!
[Vic] Well, there is a lot to digest in this one.
Coming up in moments,
it's a Six-Man Tag Team Match live on NXT!
Just not listening. Wren, you said you was gonna talk to him.
You did say that.
Difficult conversations with Charles can be challenging.
It requires nuance.
What the hell is a nuance? [chuckles]
Wren, did you talk to Charlie or not?
Well, no.
-Oh, my God. -Wren, you said you was gonna.
-Hold on, hold on. I'll be right back. -Yeah.
My boy… Hey, look…
Last week, you did your thing, bro.
One-on-one with the NXT Champion, and you handled yourself?
Congrats.
Now, I know you took the L, but your time's coming, bro.
You feel me?
Not before the young OG, though. But, hey.
-Just-- -Get out of my face.
My bad.
-Yo, like I was saying… -Oh, lovely. Just who I wanted to see.
Oh, lovely. C-Money, my boy, look,
T, he don't wanna be in the group no more, bro.
Why won't you let him free?
[sighs] All right, you know what?
Seeing as you keep getting involved in the NQCC all of a sudden,
and you found yourself a nice new friend there, how about this?
You and Tavion in a match.
If Tavion wins, well, he's out of the group.
-You mean it? -Yeah. Why not?
No, that's… that's not cool, bro,
'cause that means you'll be staying with OG a little more.
No, not this time, dawg. Not this time.
-We'll see. -Yeah.
Charlie, you need a hug.
Like, for real.
I got you. It's okay.
-Get in here. Tavion. -What are you doing?
Tavion, get in here.
[Vic] Well, she arrived moments ago.
There is Blake Monroe, taking her official photos
here in NXT. Walk to the red carpet still to come.
She will sign her NXT contract in the center of the ring, live, tonight.
And as we said, we are set for a Six-Man Tag Team Clash
right now on NXT.
["We Outside" playing]
[Rome] And their opponents, first accompanied by KC Navarro.
Weighing 333 pounds representing First Class
AJ Francis.
[Joseph] Well, we believe KC Navarro would be competing here tonight.
He is unable to do so.
But First Class called themselves "problem solvers" and indeed did find
a third man two team with Trick Williams
♪ Act foul get two body shots ♪
♪ Shorty said please fly me out ♪
♪ Said she wanna try me out ♪
And these guys are all about the money, money, money.
♪ Best in the world ♪
♪ 'Specially when all the stars align ♪
♪ She asked me my horoscope ♪
♪ And I said a Dolla sign ♪
-♪ It's a new year ♪ -♪ It's a new year ♪
-♪ And we outside ♪ -♪ We outside ♪
♪ Run ya mouth when we pull up ♪
["Assemble" playing]
[Rome] Next, representing High Ryze, weighing in at 178 pounds
Wes Lee.
[Joseph] Elijah, Briggs and Inamura certainly will be outnumbered
in this Six-Man Tag Team Clash.
Graves, this is a man who will take every opportunity that comes his way.
[Graves] Wes Lee is sick and tired of being overlooked, underappreciated
and is going to force the eyes of the WWE Universe onto his talents.
["Locked In" playing]
[crowd chanting "Whoop that Trick"]
[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
That's right.
Say what?
-[crowd chanting "Whoop that Trick"] -[Booker T] Yeah!
Uh-huh.
I like it. Oh, yeah, man!
Oh, yeah, man!
That's that boy, the TNA yound blood.
Check him out. He's chiseled.
They call not a credit, man.
-[crowd continues chanting] -[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
[Rome] And their tag team partner from Columbia, South Carolina,
weighing in at 240 pounds,
he is the TNA World Champion,
Trick Williams!
[Booker T speaking indistinctly]
[Joseph responds Spanish]
-[Booker T in Spanish] Si. -[Joseph chuckling]
[in English] Trying to write this shit back here
as we've got a Six-Man Tag Team Match.
Getting ready to go.
You know, Trick was a guest in the Penthouse last Thursday on TNA.
Can you do your… Book, you're out--
-[bell dings] -[Joseph] Hey, how are you doing, sir?
[Graves] Yoshiki Inamura starting things off against Wes Lee.
What were you telling us about the Penthouse, Vic?
[Joseph] I was trying to say the Penthouse
was where Trick was at last Thursday on TNA.
[Booker T in English] You're talking about with that boy AJ, right?
You're talking about that certified G
and that bona fide stud, I've heard that somewhere before.
That's that man, AJ Francis, dawg.
[Graves] I don't think you need to jog your memory any further.
[Joseph] I don't think we need to re-say that.
You said, "who" last week when we saw him. Now, you're talking about all sorts of…
You're on one tonight. Tag was made. Briggs is coming in.
I'm surprised he doesn't know who AJ was last week.
He wears the championship down in reality of wrestling.
But I will digress.
[Booker T] I was talking about something else.
Talking about AJ.
[Joseph] Well, right now… Oh! Inamura, Briggs taking to Wes Lee.
Briggs into the cover. Hook of the leg, kickout.
Graves, in your opinion, does Briggs need to maybe, uh, relax?
[Graves] I think Briggs stands to benefit greatly from a little therapy session.
Perhaps a couple of stiff drinks, maybe a week on the beach.
I think Briggs is in his own head,
and that could be catastrophic for a superstar.
-Almost as bad as AJ Francis. -[Booker T] Oh, baby!
The question of the day, guys, can you really trust Josh Briggs?
-Can you trust him? -[Joseph] Yeah, well, why not?
He's turned around Trick Williams and splash.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this, Book.
[Booker T] The guy can't keep a partner. I mean, that's my thing.
I don't know if this guy really knows who he is.
[Joseph] On the topic of trust and maybe being upset,
Graves, how upset should the TNA locker room be
with First Class for costing Mike Santana the TNA title?
[Graves] Listen, every Superstar in the TNA roster,
you would have to imagine,
wants the TNA title back on one of their wrestlers' waist.
The fact that First Class came out here and sort of did things their own way
to benefit themselves, is understandable.
This is an individual business.
It's not anyone's job to look at the locker room.
-[Booker T] You see that? -[Graves] Let's talk about Elijah.
This is a Superstar that meant much of the WWE Universe
is certainly familiar with, a man who's been in the ring
with the likes of Roman Reigns,
of John Cena, of the Undertaker.
[Joseph] Yeah, and charging right back to Williams.
And look, Elijah is looking to play a tune.
Had his guitar broken last time he was in the performance center.
But when we talk about TNA Wrestling, you have to wonder
if there's a certain former Champion that is thinking right now,
a man who many believe in, should be maybe TNA Champion.
[Graves] Elijah taking a high risk…
Trying to get the best of the TNA Champion.
I don't know what that was, but it was painful.
[Joseph] And it was effective, into the cover.
And a kickout by Trick Williams.
Take another look at this.
[Graves] Yeah, let's take another look at this.
While Elijah's musical stylings may mean a lot to be desired.
A very unique, sort of modified meteor.
[Booker T] Oh, baby! Big sidekick! Big sidekick!
Love it, man.
[crowd chants 'Whoop that Trick"]
[Joseph] Book, how do you spell "kick," by the way? Sidekick.
Is that an "a"?
Trick Williams, the TNA World's Champion right now.
[Graves] Book's speaking multiple languages.
-[Joseph] I don't know what he's doing. -[Graves] Let's not get picky.
Here we go! Oh!
[Joseph] Remember? Right over there a few weeks ago--
-[commentators exclaim] -…his guitar was smashed.
Wes just got caught, he's trying to fight out of…
Oh, we've seen this before, Corey.
[Graves] Vic, I'm gonna remind you what I reminded Cole of last night.
Don't say your stuff too loud, 'cause Top Dolla, I'm sorry, AJ Francis
may put you through our announce table.
[Joseph] Well, the bottom dollar just got dropped.
And now, Elijah looking to fly.
An elbow right to the heart of AJ Francis.
Which one of these teams is going to stand tall as NXT rolls on?
[crowd chanting "NXT"]
[Joseph] Six-Man Tag Team action
continuing to roll on, AJ Francis, Wes Lee,
TNA World Champion, Trick Williams
have been in control of this matchup,
and Inamura doing his best to fight back here against AJ.
[Graves] Inamura's defense, there aren't too many Superstars
on the NXT roster who can overpower him.
AJ Francis is that exception.
But look at Inamura teeing off.
[Joseph] Comes AJ Francis and KC Navarro.
Booker, they said that we're all blessed…
And his presence, but there is that TFL Spear
cover to put Inamura away and a near fall.
Wow, Look at some of this hard-hitting action.
[Graves] Fast paced, high impact.
This is moments ago. Wes Lee from the middle rope
double stomp to the spine of Inamura.
Wes Lee and company have been cruising since.
[Booker T] Money, money, money, money, money.
[commentators exclaim]
[Graves] That was poetry in motion, that was graceful.
Why don't you flash a little insult now?
[Joseph] That big knee is smooth as Tennessee whiskey?
Into the cover goes Lee and another kickout by Inamura.
[Booker T] Man, my boy, AJ Francis
talking about on the come up, man.
[Joseph] There's Wes Lee, who once predicted his rise to championship glory.
Let's not forget last October in Saint Louis, to be exact,
he would love to pick up a victory here tonight
in this highly profiled Six-Man Tag Team Matchup.
But, Graves, for Inamura, he's taken a lot of punishment
-thus far. -[Corey] No doubt about it.
Inamura in an unenviable position.
He's just been the victim of all three members of the opposing team.
Here comes Wes Lee. Look at this!
I don't know where Inamura gets it.
[Vic] What the hell!
Big slam by Inamura.
Inamura now desperately needs to make a tag.
It doesn't matter if it's Elijah, it doesn't matter if it's Briggs.
[Corey] Inamura needs to catch his breath
and tag in a fresher partner, as does Wes Lee.
[Vic] Lee reached out, tagging in the TNA World Champion Trick,
-who just got met by Briggs. -[Booker T] Wow!
[Vic] And look, Booker, you talked about it,
does Briggs owe Inamura tag team gold?
[Corey] Trick tried to get out of the way of the impact from Josh Briggs,
but in doing so, I think Trick may have rung his own bell.
[Booker T] Did you see that? That was an awful quick tag by big Josh Briggs.
Trying to get up and… Did you see?
[Vic] I did see that, but Elijah wants it in a worse way.
He recently went toe-to-toe with Trick, didn't leave with the TNA World Title.
Everyone in TNA feeling the anxiety, feeling the pressure.
They've got to get the TNA World Title back to TNA.
[Corey] Elijah is fired up right now.
[Vic] Oh! High-impact offense,
Elijah into the cover, hooks the leg, and--
-Wes Lee, A.J. Francis breaking the count. -[Booker T] Big save.
[Vic] And now, all six men in the ring.
Things starting to break down.
You see Elijah now, he's feeling the effects from earlier tonight.
-[Corey laughs] What a kick by Wes Lee! -[yells]
[Vic] Briggs just sent Lee flying to the outside.
Things starting to break down here in this match-up.
[Corey] Elijah needs to look out. Big knee.
[Vic] Takes out Francis, charges in, just got caught.
Wes Lee now, and Briggs… Oh!
Pushed Elijah out of the way. Lee wiped out Trick.
Lee doesn't realize it, turns around, Elijah…
dumping out Lee to the rest of The High Ryze!
-Briggs flies! Inamura! -[Booker T] What the hell!
-Oh, hell no! -[crowd cheering]
-[Vic] A little extra into that splash! -[Booker T] No way!
-[Vic] Into the cover! -[crowd] One, two, three!
[Vic] And Inamura just pinned the TNA Champion!
[energetic music playing]
[announcer] Here are your winners, the team of Elijah, Josh Briggs,
and Yoshiki Inamura!
[Vic] All hell broke loose in a chaotic six-man tag.
[Corey] Throw caution to the wind,
pick up the W by any means necessary.
Briggs, launching himself like a battering ram,
and look at the height, most importantly, the impact.
-A thunderous splash from Yoshiki Inamura… -[bell dings]
[Corey] …who just pinned TNA World Champion, Trick Williams.
[Vic] Big victory here tonight
for Briggs, Inamura and Elijah.
[crowd chanting] Yoshiki! Yoshiki!
That video last week was so fun.
-Now we gotta do it in a match. -Yeah.
-Look at these funny comments. -I reckon I like that one.
Yeah, a lot more than last week's video.
No thanks to Lash and Wren.
Yeah. We can remake the video after your match today.
-I'm down. -You're gonna be a three, two, one…
[both] Winner!
-See? I got your back. -I know.
-I'm proud of you. -Thank you.
Everything in Evolve has been great lately,
-but I get-- -[indistinct arguing]
-Do you-- -What?
Do you hear something going on out there?
-Nice one, Rob. The brains… -No, there's something going on outside.
You hit me in the face, and I'm supposed to believe you?
Tony, it was an accident. I told you, I'm still on your side.
Okay, well, we're gonna find out.
-Ava, how you doing? -Yes. What?
Listen, you saw, punch right to the mouth.
How many times do I have to tell you? It was meant for Stacks.
How about I get Ava to get you a match with Stacks?
-What? I don't want to face Stacks. -'Cause you're working with him.
-Stop accusing-- -Prove it to me!
All right, enough.
Tony, I can tell that you're fed up from whatever happened,
but I can't give him a match against Stacks anyways.
-Oh, you're working with him, huh? -What is wrong with you?
No, I'm the GM. I'm not working with him.
Stacks already has a match next week against Noam Dar for the Heritage Cup.
Why does he get a cup match?
Because he mentioned the last person he beat
was a former Heritage Cup champion.
[scoffs]
And, because his consigliere signed off on it.
His what?
Not me. Tony, I swear I wasn't--
-I have nothing to do with this. -Unbelievable.
T, check the documents. My name isn't signed on the paper.
["Tortured Minds" playing]
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following is the Evolution Eliminator!
Introducing first, accompanied by
the NXT Women's North American Champion, Sol Ruca,
from Adelaide, South Australia,
Zaria!
[Vic] Graves, can we put to rest that
Zaria is envious of the Women's North American Champion?
A lot of people were talking about it, looks that Zaria was flashing at Sol Ruca.
They are two women operating as one.
[Corey] That's your opinion. You're entitled to it.
You're entitled to be wrong. That's okay. I'll tell you.
You were wrong whenever it's proven to be the case.
The fact is, Zaria is a dangerous competitor
no matter what her motivations are.
Matter of fact, after RAW last night, I caught up with none other than Bayley,
and Bayley couldn't help but tell me how much she enjoys watching Zaria
dominate the NXT Women's Division.
[narrator over song] Truth will ultimately prevail.
But there is pain bringing it to light.
[entrance theme music playing]
[announcer] And her opponent, representing The Culling,
Izzi Dame!
[Vic] With the steel chair in hand that she dropped Brooks Jenson with,
taking him out of The Culling.
[indistinct shouting from crowd]
[Vic] Graves, hasn't Izzi now shown the world
she is as dangerous as anyone in that NXT locker room?
[Corey] No doubt about it. This is a massive opportunity
not only for Izzi Dame, but The Culling as a whole.
If you want to amass power here in NXT, it could all begin in this match-up,
-if Izzi can advance to the Fatal 4-Way. -[bell dings]
[Vic] Booker, I'll ask you what I asked Graves about Zaria being--
[Corey] Whoa! Shoulders down!
[Vic] Kick-out by Zaria.
Izzi Dame, trying to put a quick end to this match-up.
This is the third Evolution Eliminator of the night.
Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson…
Excuse me, Jaida Parker, have already advanced
in next week's Fatal 4-Way.
First time that these two have met, one-on-one.
Big right hand by Zaria, caught, though, by Izzi.
I mean, you take a look at these two women in this match-up, and is…
[Booker T] Oh, man!
[Vic] …is Zaria envious of Sol?
[Booker T] Look, Zaria is keeping that championship real close--
[Vic] Oh, no!
[Booker T] I totally understand that, because you want to be the next in line.
You want a shot at that championship, you got to secure that championship.
So right now, Zaria's doing the right thing.
[Vic] Into the cover, hook of the leg, and a near-fall.
[Corey] What's that old saying? You keep your friends close--
-[Booker T] Your enemies closer. -[Corey] Exactly.
[Vic] I mean, this is the first time these two have met one-on-one.
Obviously, big stakes… Sol Ruca there on the outside.
[Corey] Vic, I have a hard time believing that you believe
that Zaria and Sol are on the exact same page,
and that, somehow, Zari doesn't have ulterior motives.
-Shoulders down. -[Vic] A kick-out.
[Corey] What about Zaria makes you think
she would spend ten seconds making a TikTok video with anybody?
-[Vic] They have fun-- -[Booker T] One second, Vic.
Don't just be a talking head. That's what he's trying to say.
[Vic] That's what you are on your show with Brad.
What do you mean, "talking head"? Look, they have fun social media posts.
They finish each other's sentences, as we just witnessed.
They both have extended the branch of friendship to someone like Tatum--
You know, they're on the same page, they're friends.
You talk about would she do it? We've seen the posts on social media.
Last week's was ruined, as a matter of fact, by Kelani and Lash,
as, right now, Sol on the outside,
rooting out her partner, her friend,
who is one step away from that Fatal 4-Way.
[Corey] spent more time on TikTok than my teenage daughter. Disturbing.
[Vic] Look at the power of Zaria!
Looking to turn the lights out on Izzi Dame.
[crowd cheering]
In control is Zaria. Booker, I also wanna talk about…
[Booker T] Beautiful, baby.
[Vic] Just how big it is… Going into the cover, hook of the leg.
And a kick-out.
Which one of these two women will advance to next week's 4-Way?
Who will inch closer to Evolution?
[Vic] This has been quite a hard-hitting match between both these women.
Again, hats off to our general manager, Ava,
for making this one of the Evolution Eliminators here tonight.
Blake Monroe, by the way,
NXT contract signing still to come here on NXT.
Izzi just trying to hold on,
and just got her hands snapped off the top.
Zaria was looking for that German suplex.
Nice counter. And Shawn Spears, Niko Vance on the outside.
High-impact offense!
Izzi Dame right now,
charging right in!
And, Booker, it's hard to argue Izzi hasn't been on the rise all of 2025.
[Booker T] Lemme tell you, Zaria went for that back suplex right there,
but Izzi's length,
her height right there, helped her in that situation.
And right now, she's rolling mad.
[Vic] Big bodyslam.
Izzi falling into the cover. Hook of the leg once again.
And another near fall?
Zaria, we talk about how impressive she is week in and week out, Graves.
I don't recall seeing Zaria in this state ever
in a one-on-one contest here on NXT.
[Corey] I agree, which means you have no choice
but to give credit to Izzi Dame, who has put Zaria in all this peril.
Looking for a chokeslam!
-That could do it! -[Booker T] Oh, baby! By God!
[Vic] Got all of it. To advance.
And a kick-out by Zaria.
[Corey] It was an unorthodox cover by Dame. Might have cost her.
Let's take another look. This is incredible power. Holy!
Culling member, Izzi Dame, nearly putting Zaria through the ring.
[Vic] And look, Booker, is The Culling the same without Izzi?
[Booker T] I don't think so. I mean, James Brown said it a long time ago,
"It's a man's world,
but it ain't nothing without a woman! Without Izzi Dame!"
I think that's what he said, man!
[Vic] Well, Spears said he suffered so that she and Nico can thrive.
To be fair, without Izzi,
Spears would not have won the North American Championship
several months ago.
As Izzi looking for her own championship dream.
Big clothesline by Zaria. And Zaria, right now,
seems to have gotten a second wind here, Graves.
Big pump kick! And Zaria, now, starting to find that momentum.
[Corey] I don't know where or how, but your eyes are not deceiving you.
Zaria turning the tides of this matchup.
Big bodyslam.
Can Zaria finish the job?
[Vic] Tried a German suplex earlier, did not work.
This time it is successful.
-[Booker T] Got all of it. -Come on!
[Vic] Fired up. Power versus power here in this third Evolution Eliminator…
What? Tatum Paxley?
[Corey] Where did she come from?
[Vic] Well, Zaria just got caught! Just got dropped by Izzi Dame!
-And Dame just dropped Zaria tonight! -[bell rings]
[announcer] Here is your winner, Izzi Dame!
[Corey] Zaria made the fatal flaw of taking her eye off the task at hand,
paying a little too much attention to Sol Ruca on the outside.
There's the German suplex from Zaria as she began to roll.
Tatum Paxley decided now was an appropriate time to hug Sol Ruca.
Zaria looked away for just a second and gets caught.
Sky-high, down low.
Izzi Dame advances to the Fatal 4-Way
to crown the number-one contender come Evolution.
[Vic] Izzi chases chaos,
and is now chasing the NXT Women's Championship.
First win back together! And, brother, you pinned Trick.
You earned, you deserve a TNA Championship match.
And we both know that Santino was watching that.
I never saw that.
But, Briggs, you're my friend.
-I came back from Japan for you. -Right.
If I were to get in a title match,
I want you to have it.
-Are you sure? -Yes.
I will ask to think bigger.
Right, you keep saying that--
You as TNA Champion.
Me as NXT Champion.
That is bigger. Hell, yeah!
Hell, yeah! I love that!
That's how you think, brother!
["Te Lo Rompo" playing]
[Vic] Certainly qualifies as big thoughts from Inamura.
♪ If you want to come get it ♪
♪ I hit heavy ♪
♪ What's your name? You forget it Call the medic ♪
[bell rings]
[announcer] The following is an Evolution Eliminator!
Introducing first, from Miami, Florida,
Lola Vice!
[Vic] Corey, how can Lola use Worlds Collide
as a confidence-builder tonight?
[Corey] I think Lola Vice understands that Worlds Collide was a global event.
She had more eyes on her than perhaps any other point in her career.
Parlay that momentum from a tag team victory
alongside none other than Stephanie Vaquer,
and change her own career for the better.
["Thicc Mama Pump" playing]
[announcer] And from Austin, Texas,
Jordynne Grace!
[Vic] And let's set the stage. Parker, Lash, now Izzi, have moved on.
This is the final spot for next week's Fatal 4-Way
to determine the number-one contender to the NXT Women's Championship,
which will take place at WWE Evolution.
[crowd chanting] Jordynne! Jordynne!
["Thicc Mama Pump" continues playing]
[Corey] Caught up with Jordynne Grace earlier today,
asked her what the opportunity to compete at Evolution
could mean for her career. And Jordynne said,
"I've led women's locker rooms in the past."
She considers herself a pioneer to a degree
of locker rooms outside of WWE.
But Jordynne Grace understands that until you do it in the biggest stage,
on the grandest stage, it doesn't necessarily count.
So, Jordynne wants to use that opportunity to show her brand to the entire globe.
[Vic] I wanna build off what Corey just said, Booker.
Is Jordynne Grace at a crucial point in her NXT tenure?
[Booker T] Definitely, she's at a crucial point
but this match is more crucial than anything, I think, for Jordynne.
Correct me if I'm wrong,
this is the first time these two have met in a ring, right?
-[Vic] Yes. -[Booker T] That right there
is definitely gonna say a lot about this matchup,
who's been studying, who has the best game plan,
who has the best IQ.
That's gonna tell us a lot in this matchup here.
[Corey] I know it's been a recurring theme all night,
but we're talking about these Superstars utilizing different wrinkles,
different techniques, new moves.
I think we've seen that out of Lola Vice every time she competes.
If she shows Jordynne Grace something new, Lola Vice may punch her ticket.
[Vic] Well, we're gonna see how much Lola's gonna rely on her MMA background.
[Booker T] Oh, baby!
[Vic] Is she gonna have to use that to counter some of Grace's strength?
[Booker T] You asked for it.
You got it! Educated feet right there from Lola Vice!
Can we see it?
Are we gonna get a look to see who's on top?
Yeah! Yeah!
[Vic] And Lola Vice sending a message to the women's locker room.
Who will earn the final spot next week?
[Booker T] Yeah!
[Vic] Guillotine cinched in deep. And, again,
Jordynne Grace not able to overpower the first time.
Not able to overpower again.
Almost looking for some right hands.
Grace just able to slip through, find a way to get away,
and now create a little separation.
And over goes Jordynne Grace.
Got caught, hoisted up.
Bam! Dropped center of the ring.
Grace follows up with a forearm. Falls into the cover to head to next week.
And a kick-out.
At what point, Booker,
does someone start to press a little much in the ring,
if you think about Jordynne Grace
and everything she has done to get to this point,
every NXT Women's Championship match she has been in.
Because you can see agony on her face.
[Booker T] She's gonna press. She's gotta leave it all on the line,
because this is a big, high-stakes match right here.
We talked about it, this is for Evolution.
This is for a chance, for a shot,
and you're right, you don't wanna let something like that go.
Trust me on that.
[Vic] And now, looking for a little Grace Under Pressure.
-Again! Caught it another time! -[Booker T] Wait a minute!
[Vic] Triangle! And Jordynne Grace reaching out.
[Vic] She is so close, yet so far away from that bottom rope.
Graves, look at Lola Vice's body position.
[Corey] Vice just needs to pass the shoulder under Grace's chin,
and it's lights out for the Juggernaut.
[Vic] The MMA background we were talking about, Booker.
[Booker T] Lola Vice's letting it all hang out here tonight, Vic.
[Vic] Trying to squeeze…
[Booker T] Talking about adding something new to the game. Oh, man.
[Vic] The power is the name of the game for Jordynne Grace.
I looked up from my monitor, you can see Jordynne.
She's holding her chest, her left knee. She's holding an arm.
She is being dissected by Lola Vice.
[Corey] No doubt, Jordynne Grace tomorrow morning will…
…fight tonight with the power of the Juggernaut's wheelhouse, if you will.
The game changer there and the reason this match is still going on.
[Booker T] This match is up in the air right now.
[Vic] We gotta give appreciation to our general manager Ava,
making sure NXT is part of the second WWE Evolution.
[Corey] Beast mode.
[Booker T] What I like about what Ava's done,
nobody's getting a free ride here, no exceptions.
I love that man.
[Vic] Jordynne Grace, at first did not succeed,
trying to change her game.
-[crowd gasping] -[Booker T laughing]
[Vic] All these women matches tonight have been hard-hitting affairs.
[Corey] Because all of these women understand what's at stake.
The next step, one major step in the direction of Atlanta, Georgia
and the historic Evolution event.
-But it all begins tonight. -[Booker T] Wait a minute. Check it out.
-[Corey] Looking for an armbar perhaps. -[Vic] Another submission, definitely.
And Lola has been so close to gold in the past.
She believes she's one opportunity away.
-[crowd gasping] -[Vic] Oh, my gosh.
[Corey] Going to the greats. That won't separate your shoulder.
[Vic] Big kick! That's a knockout. That's it.
Lola is headed to next week!
[crowd gasping]
[Corey] Wow.
[Vic] Wow is right.
[Booker T] Jordynne Grace may have broken her arm.
[Vic] Lola Vice now, she knows it. She can feel it.
She needs that one opportunity.
Looking for the knockout blow, she got caught.
-Grace now hoisted up. -[Booker T] Gotta be kidding me.
[Vic] It wasn't pretty. It was effective.
Stretch muffler and then beast mode activated by Jordynne Grace.
-And with grace and perseverance… -[bell rings]
-…Jordynne rounds out the field next week. -[Booker T] Wow.
[announcer] Here's your winner, Jordynne Grace.
[Vic] Take nothing away from Lola Vice and what we just witnessed.
Jordynne Grace was in for a fight.
Jordynne Grace was in for a battle.
Jordynne Grace survived.
[Corey] You asked how Lola Vice continues to build momentum,
she took a massive step even in defeat.
That could have long-term damage for the shoulder of Jordynne Grace.
I thought this was it.
Most of the arena thought this was it.
But somehow the Juggernaut pulls through.
And a great counter by Jordynne.
Unique suplex opened the door for Grace to slam it shut
by engaging beast mode.
Lights out, Lola Vice. Jordynne Grace joins the field,
and an opportunity to head to Evolution is at stake next week.
Izzi Dame, Jaida Parker, Lash Legend and Jordynne Grace.
[Vic] There are the four women.
Let's go back throughout this entire night here on NXT.
It all started with Jaida Parker. Jaida with the phantom tap, so to speak.
Thea Hail thought she won. Referee didn't see it, and then bam!
That hip-notic, Jaida Parker punched her ticket to next week.
[Corey] Jaida Parker outsmarted Thea Hail, pulled one over the official.
And then we saw Kelani Jordan go one-on-one with Lash Legend.
In the end, it was the power of Lash that made all the difference.
Lash Legend heading to the Fatal 4-Way.
[Vic] Those were the first two.
Not to be outdone, it was a hard-hitting matchup.
Zaria heard Sol scream because of Tatum on the outside.
And what happened? Izzi Dame made her pay with that sky high.
Into the cover, it was Izzi Dame,
who was the third woman tonight to punch her ticket.
But not to be outdone, moments ago…
[Corey] Beast mode from Jordynne Grace,
driving Lola Vice high on her neck and shoulders.
-[bell rings] -And Grace earns her entry.
[Vic] That now sets up next week.
One woman will earn an NXT championship match
in Atlanta at WWE Evolution.
Tatum, why would you do that?
You cost me a shot at the women's championship.
No, I know. I didn't mean for any of that. I'm sorry!
-We know you didn't mean it. -Yeah? Well, now I'm not in the 4-Way.
[overlapping]
-Don't listen to them. -Great. Here we go.
Remember what I told you, they're not your real friends.
I mean, I don't see you in any of their little TikToks.
If they cared about you, Tatum, they would include you.
I know I would.
-Wait, Tatum. -No, you know what, Sol?
Let her go.
[Vic] Well, the time is now.
There is Blake Monroe.
She will sign her NXT contract live next.
[Noam] The Heritage Cup has brought a different style of wrestling
to NXT and to America, crossing two brands.
Eight of the best in-ring competitors have had the honor…
of carrying her.
And it gives me great pride that my name has been on this trophy…
more than anyone else.
For almost 800 days,
Noam Dar has been the gold standard for the Heritage Cup.
And Supernova 11…
plans on keeping it that way.
[Vic] Well, Noam Dar is in his record fourth reign.
Over 800 total days as champion.
Some call him the greatest Heritage Cup champion ever.
He'll defend it next week against Stacks right here on NXT.
Let's go back to earlier tonight. It was a six-man tag team match-up.
There you see Inamura with a little extra oomph on it,
pinning the TNA world champion Trick Williams.
Inamura would tell Josh Briggs, his tag team partner,
"I want you to have a golden opportunity."
With that, some breaking news
from the director of authority of TNA Santino Marella.
Tick Williams will defend the TNA world title
against Inamura's partner Josh Briggs.
That will take place live next week right here on NXT.
[Corey] And the field is finally set.
One of these four women will advance to Evolution
and challenge Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women's Championship next week.
It's the Evolution Eliminator Fatal 4-Way.
Izzi Dame, Jaida Parker, Lash Legend and Jordynne Grace.
One of these women is headed to Atlanta.
But now, let's throw it up to our general manager, Ava,
who's standing by in the ring.
[crowd cheering]
NXT has the best women's division in all of professional wrestling.
And tonight, I continue to add to that
as the hottest free agent in sports entertainment
joins an already stacked women's roster and officially signs her NXT contract.
Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome to the ring,
"The Glamour," Blake Monroe.
[crowd cheering]
Glamor is forever.
[pop music playing]
[Vic] The NXT Universe standing ovation
for the newest woman to arrive to Tuesday nights.
Booker, need help getting your jaw off the desk?
-You okay there? -[Booker T laughs]
Just admiring the new talent, man.
[pop music continues]
It's about to get hot around here, dawg.
[music fades, stops]
The moment you've all gushed, gasped and glammed for is finally here.
[crowd cheering]
This is the best women's division in the world.
And I've been dreaming of hopping into bed with
the kind of talent in that women's locker room.
And it's no secret,
WWE has always been my dream.
And now that I'm here,
this women's division
is all mine.
[crowd cheering]
Because The Glamour raises the bar,
turns heads,
and redefines what it means to be a star.
So, ladies, I'm sure you're listening.
The spotlight is now firmly
on The Glamour, Blake Monroe.
[crowd cheering, clapping]
[man chanting indistinctly]
[Ava] Oh.
[man chanting indistinctly]
Blake Monroe!
-["The Chosen" playing] -[Vic] What? Oh.
Talk about how official it is. The contract has officially been signed
by Blake Monroe.
Ava!
Ava, darling,
yeah, quick question for you.
Why are you out here kissing the newbie's ass like this?
[crowd exclaiming]
Because the last time I checked,
Fatal Influence has been running this division all year.
And did we ever get any sort of celebration for it, Fallon?
-Did we get anything? -Nope.
-No. -I mean, not one.
Sure as hell not for my NXT Women's North American Championship.
Of course not. And, Blake, I won't lie.
It's impossible to keep our eyes off of you.
Like, this is so cute.
But if you really think you came here
to take what Fatal Influence has built,
then you're delusional. Like…
[all] Delulu.
-[Jacy] Super. -Oh.
Oh, oh, dear.
The rumors are true.
Fatal Influence are as insecure as they are…
-[crowd exclaiming] -What? Okay.
-Okay. -Okay, all right, all right.
It's reality check time, sweetheart.
This division doesn't need you.
You're nothing more than another new flavor of the month.
And I've seen people like you walk through that door time and time again.
-And you can try all you-- -Jacy, have you ever tried this one?
-[Vic] Oh! Oh, Booker, it's popping off! -[Booker T] Oh, baby.
Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah.
[Corey] Fallon Henley, Blake Monroe, battling it out.
Welcome to NXT, Blake.
Oh!
Pick her up! Get her ass up! Get her ass up and get in front of me!
-[Corey] Oh, no, no, no. Oh, no. -[Vic] Come on!
Not how our general manager…
["Chosen One" playing]
[Vic] …thought the night would go.
-Don't mess with my division… -[Vic] I can't believe what we witnessed
with those three women.
[Corey] Well, if you want to take the spotlight
off of The Glamour and put it back on Fatal Influence,
this is how you do it. In extremely painful fashion.
Welcome to NXT, Ms. Monroe.
[Vic] Well, let's talk about what's gonna go down next week
here live on NXT.
The Heritage Cup championship will be on the line.
It's the greatest of all-time that has ever held the cup,
Noam Dar, his fourth reign, total 800 days as champion.
He will defend it once again.
It happens next week against the turncoat Stacks here on NXT.
[Corey] And in a stunning turn of events earlier tonight,
Yoshiki Inamura was able to pin
TNA World Champion Trick Williams,
and Yoshiki decided to donate the opportunity
to his friend, Josh Briggs.
Briggs has an opportunity of a lifetime
to become TNA World Champion next Tuesday.
[Vic] And not to be outdone, tonight there was
Evolution Eliminator Matches.
Izzi Dame, Jaida Parker,
Lash Legend, Jordynne Grace, all victorious.
Those four women now have one opportunity.
Who heads to Atlanta?
Who heads to WWE Evolution?
Who will have an NXT Women's Championship opportunity?
We find out live next week on NXT.
But again, I can't get over what we just witnessed.
[Corey] Blake Monroe came to NXT because she wanted the spotlight.
She wanted to be in the headlines.
But not in this fashion.
Tonight belongs to Jacy Jayne and Fatal Influence.
[Vic] Not what our general manager Ava thought
would happen tonight.
-A glorious, glamorous… -This is my division.
-All of you can get in line… -[Vic] …moment ruined,
as a fatal attraction to the Women's Championship
may have been Monroe's first fatal mistake
as she officially arrives
here in NXT. ally arrives