1 00:00:08,588 --> 00:00:09,938 [Triple H] Then… 2 00:00:13,205 --> 00:00:14,471 Now… 3 00:00:18,988 --> 00:00:19,988 Forever… 4 00:00:28,688 --> 00:00:29,638 Together. 5 00:00:37,188 --> 00:00:38,688 The time for Last Legend to rise 6 00:00:38,721 --> 00:00:41,138 to the top of this women's division is here. 7 00:00:41,171 --> 00:00:43,055 So you other three ladies can step aside 8 00:00:43,088 --> 00:00:45,888 because the bougie bully is winning this fatal four-way tonight 9 00:00:45,921 --> 00:00:49,488 and returning to my hometown of A-T-L-A-N-T-A 10 00:00:49,521 --> 00:00:53,938 and walking out of Evolution as the NXT Women's Championship. 11 00:00:55,455 --> 00:00:59,605 I used to sit and hope for opportunities like these to present themselves. 12 00:00:59,638 --> 00:01:03,571 But being a part of The Culling showed me there's no glory 13 00:01:03,605 --> 00:01:05,755 waiting in the darkness. 14 00:01:05,788 --> 00:01:07,971 So I stepped into the light. 15 00:01:08,005 --> 00:01:10,705 And tonight, I will take another step towards gold 16 00:01:10,738 --> 00:01:13,604 because The Culling always prevails. 17 00:01:13,638 --> 00:01:16,888 And that just is what it is. 18 00:01:19,571 --> 00:01:23,705 There ain't no ifs, ands, or buts about it. 19 00:01:23,738 --> 00:01:25,655 I'll do whatever it takes to get mine. 20 00:01:25,688 --> 00:01:29,988 And what's mine is that NXT Women's title match at Evolution. 21 00:01:30,021 --> 00:01:32,571 So Jordynne, Izzi, Lash, 22 00:01:32,604 --> 00:01:34,705 y'all better find somebody else to play with, 23 00:01:34,738 --> 00:01:37,205 'cause I got this on lock. Clock it. 24 00:01:38,688 --> 00:01:42,921 I've dominated the wrestling world outside of WWE to get where I am 25 00:01:42,955 --> 00:01:45,538 by building my strength from scratch. 26 00:01:45,571 --> 00:01:48,905 There is nothing more motivating than desperation 27 00:01:48,938 --> 00:01:51,871 and I did not come to WWE to not be a champion. 28 00:01:52,888 --> 00:01:55,854 Lash, Jaida, Izzi, 29 00:01:55,888 --> 00:01:58,604 I will be getting my hand raised tonight 30 00:01:58,638 --> 00:02:00,871 in Evolution in Atlanta, 31 00:02:00,905 --> 00:02:04,038 I'll finally become the NXT Women's Champion. 32 00:02:05,455 --> 00:02:06,455 I have to. 33 00:02:09,288 --> 00:02:12,338 [Vic] Four women, one golden opportunity tonight 34 00:02:12,371 --> 00:02:14,655 and welcome to NXT. 35 00:02:34,255 --> 00:02:37,138 [Booker T] Oh yeah, that's right. 36 00:02:38,421 --> 00:02:39,421 Say what? 37 00:02:40,755 --> 00:02:43,271 Yeah! Uh-huh. 38 00:02:44,538 --> 00:02:45,988 I like it! 39 00:02:46,021 --> 00:02:48,021 Oh, yeah, man. 40 00:02:48,054 --> 00:02:50,054 Oh, yeah, man. 41 00:02:50,088 --> 00:02:51,088 Say what? 42 00:02:52,405 --> 00:02:53,405 Yeah! 43 00:02:54,438 --> 00:02:56,338 That's right! 44 00:02:56,371 --> 00:02:59,788 Check him out. That's that man. 45 00:02:59,821 --> 00:03:05,171 [indistinct] Oh, yes, man! 46 00:03:05,204 --> 00:03:08,121 [Vic] Booker is provocative. He gets the people going. 47 00:03:10,821 --> 00:03:11,921 [bell ringing] 48 00:03:11,954 --> 00:03:15,171 [announcer] The following contest scheduled for one fall 49 00:03:15,204 --> 00:03:22,155 is for the TNA World Championship! 50 00:03:22,188 --> 00:03:25,271 Introducing first from Columbia, South Carolina, 51 00:03:25,304 --> 00:03:28,155 weighing in at 240 pounds, 52 00:03:28,188 --> 00:03:32,871 he is the TNA World Champion, 53 00:03:32,905 --> 00:03:38,371 Trick Williams! 54 00:03:38,405 --> 00:03:44,088 [Vic] This is the 11th TNA title defense of 2025, 55 00:03:44,121 --> 00:03:48,071 the sixth by the way, the sixth, on NXT. 56 00:04:04,271 --> 00:04:08,421 [announcer] And his opponent, accompanied by Yoshiki Inamura, 57 00:04:08,454 --> 00:04:13,021 weighing in at 290 pounds, 58 00:04:13,054 --> 00:04:16,471 Josh Briggs! 59 00:04:16,505 --> 00:04:21,454 [Vic] Graves, is Josh Briggs ready? 60 00:04:21,488 --> 00:04:24,671 This is his biggest opportunity till date. 61 00:04:24,705 --> 00:04:28,021 [Corey] Well, time will tell whether or not the man of mayhem 62 00:04:28,055 --> 00:04:31,805 has what it takes to be the face of TNA wrestling. 63 00:04:31,838 --> 00:04:36,188 We know Trick Williams will not go down without a fight, 64 00:04:36,221 --> 00:04:38,038 but Josh Briggs is a superstar 65 00:04:38,071 --> 00:04:41,205 all too eager to throw hands with the best of them. 66 00:04:41,238 --> 00:04:42,788 [Vic] He could win tonight 67 00:04:42,821 --> 00:04:48,555 and could find himself headlining TNA Slammiversary as champion on July 20th. 68 00:04:48,588 --> 00:04:51,138 [Booker T laughing] You kiddin' me, right? You kiddin' me. 69 00:04:51,171 --> 00:04:52,555 [Corey] It's a possibility, Book. 70 00:04:52,588 --> 00:04:54,621 [Booker T] Talking about Trick Williams… [indistinct] 71 00:04:54,655 --> 00:04:57,755 Trick Williams defended that championship. 72 00:04:57,788 --> 00:05:00,421 They say you are not a champion until you defend. 73 00:05:00,455 --> 00:05:02,838 Right now Trick Williams has gone out there and done that. 74 00:05:02,871 --> 00:05:05,271 They also say, when you become champion 75 00:05:05,305 --> 00:05:08,821 it makes you about 10 to 15, perhaps 20% better. 76 00:05:08,854 --> 00:05:10,155 That is Trick Williams, man. 77 00:05:10,188 --> 00:05:14,104 [Vic] There is a lot of chatter surrounding this matchup 78 00:05:14,138 --> 00:05:20,671 after the TNA director made the decision to have this match. 79 00:05:20,705 --> 00:05:25,405 What are your thoughts about the decision that Josh Briggs is competing? 80 00:05:25,438 --> 00:05:28,571 [Booker T] Josh Briggs competing in this matchup, 81 00:05:28,604 --> 00:05:30,521 it's a lot he's digging for, 82 00:05:30,555 --> 00:05:34,671 but it's the biggest mistake Inamura could have ever made in his career. 83 00:05:34,705 --> 00:05:37,955 Because he could have been stepping into the footsteps of greatness. 84 00:05:37,988 --> 00:05:39,471 That's just me, right? 85 00:05:39,505 --> 00:05:41,521 [Corey] I agree with you wholeheartedly on that. 86 00:05:41,555 --> 00:05:43,305 I don't know what Inamura was thinking. 87 00:05:43,338 --> 00:05:45,255 I guess you gotta respect the decision. 88 00:05:45,288 --> 00:05:49,571 If anything, it puts more pressure on the shoulders of Josh Briggs. 89 00:05:49,604 --> 00:05:51,905 Because Josh doesn't want to let Inamura down 90 00:05:51,938 --> 00:05:54,555 just like he doesn't want to fail or let the NXT universe down. 91 00:05:54,588 --> 00:06:00,938 [Vic] And again, no doubt, Briggs owes everything to his tag team partner. 92 00:06:00,971 --> 00:06:03,288 [Corey] Inamura has gone above and beyond 93 00:06:03,321 --> 00:06:07,238 to try to pull Briggs out of his professional funk he's been in lately. 94 00:06:07,271 --> 00:06:11,371 [Vic] Briggs competed for the NXT Championship… 95 00:06:11,405 --> 00:06:12,405 Into the cover. 96 00:06:12,438 --> 00:06:15,655 Once that golden round is wasted you feel the sense of urgency coming from Briggs. 97 00:06:15,688 --> 00:06:18,405 His last singles championship he contended for. 98 00:06:18,438 --> 00:06:19,921 You gotta go back to last year. 99 00:06:19,955 --> 00:06:25,371 [Corey] Look at this flying clothesline from Briggs nearly taking Trick's head off 100 00:06:25,405 --> 00:06:27,438 but Williams able to survive. 101 00:06:27,471 --> 00:06:30,755 [Vic] Something Graves just said but I want to get your thoughts on it, 102 00:06:30,788 --> 00:06:35,038 does this matchup add more pressure to the shoulders of Josh Briggs? 103 00:06:35,071 --> 00:06:37,888 [Booker T] I think so. I mean, you just said it yourself, 104 00:06:37,921 --> 00:06:40,921 I mean this is Briggs' true shot at a world title. 105 00:06:40,955 --> 00:06:45,955 And right now, you can sink or swim in a situation like this. 106 00:06:45,988 --> 00:06:49,854 Losing this match could just crush his confidence. 107 00:06:49,888 --> 00:06:53,788 [Corey] I'm really curious as to what's happening in the TNA locker right now, 108 00:06:53,821 --> 00:06:55,938 'cause we know the TNA locker 109 00:06:55,971 --> 00:07:02,271 is eager to see Trick Williams dethroned by a TNA wrestler, not Josh Briggs. 110 00:07:02,305 --> 00:07:05,521 [Vic] And Trick Williams has turned this match up around after a chop, 111 00:07:05,555 --> 00:07:09,805 right to the throat and dropping Briggs face-first. 112 00:07:09,838 --> 00:07:15,321 Booker, the return of Inamura, you would agree, has benefited Briggs. 113 00:07:15,354 --> 00:07:20,604 [Booker T] He has a title shot, something he did not do on his own. 114 00:07:20,638 --> 00:07:26,604 This is a must win situation for the big man in my opinion. 115 00:07:26,638 --> 00:07:31,238 [Vic] Inamura has been asking his tag-team partner to think bigger. 116 00:07:31,271 --> 00:07:34,021 Think bigger, is what he has been saying to Josh. 117 00:07:34,055 --> 00:07:37,955 [Corey] Booker, how long was it after you separated from your brother 118 00:07:37,988 --> 00:07:39,805 as a member of Harlem Heat… 119 00:07:39,838 --> 00:07:41,838 [Vic] Shoulders are down. Referee great position. 120 00:07:41,871 --> 00:07:45,604 [Corey] Before you really felt comfortable standing on your own? 121 00:07:45,638 --> 00:07:49,805 [Booker T] Having my brother in the corner for like eight, nine plus years, 122 00:07:49,838 --> 00:07:52,271 was like a security blanket, man. 123 00:07:52,305 --> 00:07:55,738 I knew I could go out there and just let it all hang out. 124 00:07:55,771 --> 00:08:00,538 That is the difference with Tag team wrestling. 125 00:08:00,571 --> 00:08:04,988 [Vic] Big suplex from the challenger. It was Inamura who pinned Trick Williams 126 00:08:05,088 --> 00:08:06,054 last week. 127 00:08:06,088 --> 00:08:08,505 It was Inamura who stated that if… 128 00:08:08,538 --> 00:08:11,438 if there was a championship opportunity to be handed out, 129 00:08:11,471 --> 00:08:13,988 he wanted his partner, Josh Briggs, to have it, 130 00:08:14,021 --> 00:08:15,821 because Briggs has earned it. 131 00:08:15,854 --> 00:08:20,871 Briggs charging back in, knows this could be his only opportunity at gold. 132 00:08:20,905 --> 00:08:22,171 Just got caught by the champion. 133 00:08:22,205 --> 00:08:23,671 [Corey] Briggs just rocked the jump. 134 00:08:23,705 --> 00:08:25,838 -[Vic] You see Briggs? -[Corey] Briggs is laughing it off. 135 00:08:26,988 --> 00:08:29,905 -That'll put a hole in your soul. -[Vic chuckles] Certainly will. 136 00:08:30,705 --> 00:08:33,921 Trick, a second time, couldn't take the big man down, 137 00:08:33,954 --> 00:08:36,471 -and Briggs just switched gears… -[Corey] Whoa! 138 00:08:36,505 --> 00:08:39,005 -…and now, Trick, answering back. -[Booker T] Yeah! 139 00:08:39,038 --> 00:08:41,355 [Corey] God, it's like two locomotives colliding! 140 00:08:41,388 --> 00:08:44,471 [Vic] Swinging wildly right back, and that's a drop-kick from the Champion. 141 00:08:44,505 --> 00:08:45,988 Challenger knocked to the outside. 142 00:08:46,021 --> 00:08:47,588 [Booker T] That's my boy, Trick Williams, 143 00:08:47,621 --> 00:08:50,805 showing versatility, going airborne right there. 144 00:08:50,838 --> 00:08:51,971 I love it, man! 145 00:08:52,005 --> 00:08:55,204 [Corey] Briggs is walking a little stiff, like he might've had his bell rung. 146 00:08:55,805 --> 00:08:57,838 -Wouldn't be surprised-- -[Booker T] What is he doing? 147 00:08:57,871 --> 00:09:00,055 [Booker T] That's a disqualification! 148 00:09:00,088 --> 00:09:02,088 -[Vic chuckling] What-- -[Corey] Uh-oh! 149 00:09:02,121 --> 00:09:05,138 [Vic] Oh! That may have been a disqualification if Inamura-- 150 00:09:05,171 --> 00:09:06,488 [commentators exclaim] Oh! 151 00:09:07,138 --> 00:09:08,721 [Vic] Boot to the face! 152 00:09:08,755 --> 00:09:12,188 Briggs, is he walking out with the TNA World Title? 153 00:09:12,221 --> 00:09:14,171 [crowd clamoring] 154 00:09:17,471 --> 00:09:19,738 [Vic] We are kicking off tonight with a Champion Class 155 00:09:19,771 --> 00:09:20,988 for the TNA World Title. 156 00:09:21,021 --> 00:09:23,521 A Heritage Cup will be defended here tonight. 157 00:09:23,555 --> 00:09:27,788 Unfortunately, we learned on Saturday Noam Dar had to vacate that cup. 158 00:09:27,821 --> 00:09:30,238 But, man, what action just moments ago, Graves. 159 00:09:30,271 --> 00:09:34,621 [Corey] Take a look at this. This is a credit to the toughness of Josh Briggs. 160 00:09:35,204 --> 00:09:39,271 Trick Williams right on the money, and Briggs somehow survived. 161 00:09:39,305 --> 00:09:42,288 And in now looking to make his way back into this fight. 162 00:09:42,321 --> 00:09:45,105 -[Vic] Again, we learned over the weekend… -[Booker T] Beautiful! 163 00:09:45,138 --> 00:09:47,988 [Vic] …that a former TNA Champion will get his rematch 164 00:09:48,021 --> 00:09:51,454 at Slammiversary, July 20th, in New York, 165 00:09:51,488 --> 00:09:54,671 but the question is, who will Hendry face? 166 00:09:55,255 --> 00:09:58,405 Will it be Trick Williams, will it be Josh Briggs? 167 00:09:58,438 --> 00:09:59,988 We're finding out here tonight. 168 00:10:00,021 --> 00:10:03,655 And Briggs, overpowering, hoisting and planting the Champion. 169 00:10:03,688 --> 00:10:08,155 [Corey] It could be the tide turner that the Man of Mayhem so needed. 170 00:10:08,188 --> 00:10:11,405 Briggs is looking fired up and back into this battle. 171 00:10:11,971 --> 00:10:14,038 [Vic] Right now, again, it's two NXT superstars 172 00:10:14,071 --> 00:10:15,921 battling over the TNA World Title. 173 00:10:15,954 --> 00:10:19,921 Graves, that certainly has had to have been a tough pill for some to swallow 174 00:10:19,954 --> 00:10:22,505 since history was made at Battleground. 175 00:10:22,538 --> 00:10:24,038 [Corey] Oh, Big Splash by Briggs. 176 00:10:24,071 --> 00:10:26,888 Those "some," I'm sure you're referring to the TNA roster 177 00:10:26,921 --> 00:10:31,505 who are not thrilled that a NXT superstar holds their top prize. 178 00:10:31,538 --> 00:10:34,255 However, you have to look at the business aspect of it. 179 00:10:34,288 --> 00:10:35,855 Ratings are up, the numbers are up. 180 00:10:35,888 --> 00:10:38,438 I heard they're thinking about giving that clown Hannifan a raise. 181 00:10:38,471 --> 00:10:40,271 It's been good for business for TNA. 182 00:10:40,305 --> 00:10:45,454 [Vic] Well, the TNA Director of Authority, Santino Marella, made this match-up, 183 00:10:45,488 --> 00:10:48,454 and again, the pendulum is swinging back and forth. 184 00:10:48,488 --> 00:10:51,921 Into the cover for the Champion, and the challenger… 185 00:10:52,704 --> 00:10:56,055 -[Booker T] That was close. -[Vic] …just getting that shoulder up. 186 00:10:56,088 --> 00:10:57,138 [Booker T] So close. 187 00:11:00,454 --> 00:11:02,121 [Vic] And now, Trick right back on top. 188 00:11:02,155 --> 00:11:04,638 [Corey] I like what we're seeing out of Trick. Book, you'll agree. 189 00:11:04,671 --> 00:11:07,088 This is showing the maturity of Trick Williams. 190 00:11:07,121 --> 00:11:09,938 He's not panicking. He's frustrated, but he understands. 191 00:11:09,971 --> 00:11:13,255 Just continue to pour on the punishment, don't make any mistakes. 192 00:11:13,288 --> 00:11:16,954 [Booker T] Very, very patient, Trick Williams has been in this match-up, 193 00:11:16,988 --> 00:11:19,954 taking advantage of every… every opening, 194 00:11:19,988 --> 00:11:22,605 -every time a crack, a door opens… -Come on! 195 00:11:22,638 --> 00:11:25,288 [Booker T] …he's right in there. Big shot! Oh, yes! 196 00:11:25,321 --> 00:11:28,505 [Vic] He's almost welcoming the physicality here. 197 00:11:28,538 --> 00:11:30,538 Ducking one, going right back to the body. 198 00:11:30,571 --> 00:11:33,088 Williams, big uppercut under the jaw of Briggs. 199 00:11:33,121 --> 00:11:35,155 Trick coming right back in, got caught. 200 00:11:35,188 --> 00:11:37,605 Briggs could be looking for that massive chokeslam! 201 00:11:37,638 --> 00:11:39,271 -[Corey] Wow! -[Vic] Countered by Williams. 202 00:11:39,305 --> 00:11:41,805 Williams, swing and a miss, coming right back, 203 00:11:41,838 --> 00:11:45,321 Trick staying on top… [excitedly] …trying to overpower Briggs, 204 00:11:45,355 --> 00:11:47,255 -and, oh, Briggs somehow… -[Corey laughs] 205 00:11:47,288 --> 00:11:49,488 [Vic] …landed a counter chokeslam! 206 00:11:49,521 --> 00:11:51,388 -[Corey] My God! Briggs! -[Vic] That could be it! 207 00:11:51,421 --> 00:11:54,938 We got a new TNA World… [hesitating] …Champ-- 208 00:11:54,971 --> 00:11:57,338 Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa! 209 00:11:57,371 --> 00:11:59,988 [Booker T] What a counter from the big man, Josh Briggs! 210 00:12:00,021 --> 00:12:01,471 -[Vic] Wait a minute. -[Booker T] Wow. 211 00:12:01,505 --> 00:12:02,938 [Corey] Nothing wrong with that. 212 00:12:02,971 --> 00:12:06,388 That was fantastic ring awareness by Trick Williams. 213 00:12:06,421 --> 00:12:09,038 [Booker T] Wherewithal right there, knowing exactly where he is 214 00:12:09,071 --> 00:12:10,571 in the middle of that squared circle. 215 00:12:10,605 --> 00:12:13,871 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT! NXT! 216 00:12:13,905 --> 00:12:16,605 [Vic] What a way to kick off NXT… 217 00:12:18,888 --> 00:12:21,105 TNA World Title on the line. 218 00:12:21,655 --> 00:12:23,755 [Booker T] Big forearm shot there by the big man. 219 00:12:23,788 --> 00:12:26,454 [Vic] Inamura on the outside, looking on. 220 00:12:26,488 --> 00:12:30,021 But Briggs certainly had brought out his A-game here tonight 221 00:12:30,055 --> 00:12:32,704 for his championship opportunity. 222 00:12:32,738 --> 00:12:35,771 [Corey] Booker, we talk all the time about the importance of adding new layers, 223 00:12:35,805 --> 00:12:39,905 new wrinkles to your game plan. We have seen plenty of that from Briggs tonight. 224 00:12:39,938 --> 00:12:44,105 [Booker T] Not just Briggs, Trick as well. I mean, when you're in those deep waters, 225 00:12:44,138 --> 00:12:47,038 you got to pull out every tool in the tool bag, man. 226 00:12:47,071 --> 00:12:49,305 [Vic] And these men are starting to throw hands-- 227 00:12:49,338 --> 00:12:54,605 And instead, it was Briggs who threw a size 16 shoe into the face of Trick. 228 00:12:54,638 --> 00:12:57,454 Trick answering right back to the side of the face. 229 00:12:57,488 --> 00:13:00,238 Trick, now, pump kick under the jaw. Briggs is rocked. 230 00:13:00,271 --> 00:13:02,021 -Briggs is down to his knee. -[Booker T] Yeah! 231 00:13:02,055 --> 00:13:02,905 Trick Williams-- 232 00:13:03,421 --> 00:13:04,771 Oh, got caught! 233 00:13:04,805 --> 00:13:06,338 And got planted. 234 00:13:06,905 --> 00:13:09,488 Big lariat from Briggs! 235 00:13:09,521 --> 00:13:12,005 [Booker T] What a Championship Match, guys! 236 00:13:12,038 --> 00:13:13,821 -[Corey] No doubt. -[Vic] And now-- What the-- 237 00:13:13,855 --> 00:13:14,971 Briggs leaving his feet. 238 00:13:15,005 --> 00:13:18,454 -[Corey] Got to leave it all in the ring! -Look at the size-- Oh, no! 239 00:13:18,488 --> 00:13:21,138 Miscalculation! And Trick now… 240 00:13:22,038 --> 00:13:24,238 Trick Shot connects! 241 00:13:25,471 --> 00:13:27,505 [crowd] One, two, three! 242 00:13:27,538 --> 00:13:30,171 -[Booker T] Yeah! -[Vic] Trick retains. 243 00:13:30,204 --> 00:13:32,221 -["Locked" In playing] -Whoop that trick! 244 00:13:32,255 --> 00:13:34,055 [announcer] Here's your winner, 245 00:13:34,088 --> 00:13:40,538 and still the TNA World Champion, 246 00:13:40,571 --> 00:13:44,954 Trick Williams! 247 00:13:44,988 --> 00:13:48,271 [Corey] You got to leave it all in the ring. 248 00:13:48,305 --> 00:13:50,838 Josh Briggs understood the assignment. 249 00:13:50,871 --> 00:13:54,405 A thunderous lariat takes down Trick, 250 00:13:54,438 --> 00:13:56,921 and here's where Briggs went for broke, 251 00:13:56,954 --> 00:14:00,588 and unfortunately for Josh, it did not pay off. 252 00:14:00,621 --> 00:14:05,421 Bang! Trick Shot by the TNA World Champion, 253 00:14:05,454 --> 00:14:07,288 -and still! -[bell dings] 254 00:14:08,055 --> 00:14:10,121 Whoo-ooh! 255 00:14:11,005 --> 00:14:13,855 -[Booker T exclaims] -[crowd chanting] Whoop that trick! 256 00:14:13,888 --> 00:14:15,721 -Hey, yo, cut the music. -[music stops] 257 00:14:15,755 --> 00:14:20,121 It's about time you all put some freaking respect on my name. 258 00:14:20,155 --> 00:14:22,621 -[crowd cheering] -[Booker T chuckles] 259 00:14:24,005 --> 00:14:25,788 I went from carrying him 260 00:14:26,971 --> 00:14:29,738 to carrying to brands at the same time. 261 00:14:29,771 --> 00:14:31,704 [crowd cheering] 262 00:14:31,738 --> 00:14:36,338 In other words, I'm the greatest TNA Champion of all-- 263 00:14:36,371 --> 00:14:39,954 ♪ Say his name and he appears ♪ 264 00:14:39,988 --> 00:14:42,954 ♪ I believe in Joe Hendry… ♪ 265 00:14:44,071 --> 00:14:47,905 [Vic] Williams couldn't even finish his statement. 266 00:14:47,938 --> 00:14:50,055 ♪ …in London and Paris… ♪ 267 00:14:50,088 --> 00:14:51,838 [Vic] Because the Number One Contender-- 268 00:14:51,871 --> 00:14:53,821 Joe-- Joe Hendry just appeared! 269 00:14:53,854 --> 00:14:56,938 -[Corey] From behind! Turn around, Trick! -[Booker T] This coward! 270 00:14:56,971 --> 00:14:58,738 ♪ I believe in Joe Hendry ♪ 271 00:14:58,771 --> 00:15:00,388 [Vic] And Joe Hendry 272 00:15:01,071 --> 00:15:03,538 getting some of Trick Williams, 273 00:15:03,571 --> 00:15:06,721 -the man he will meet at Slammiversary… -[Booker T] Come on, man! 274 00:15:06,755 --> 00:15:10,454 [Vic] …for the TNA World Title, July 20th. 275 00:15:10,954 --> 00:15:15,405 [Corey] Trick Williams, the man who took what Joe Hendry valued most. 276 00:15:16,255 --> 00:15:19,221 [Vic] Hendry unhinged, unglued, 277 00:15:19,255 --> 00:15:22,238 obsessed with bringing the World Title back 278 00:15:22,921 --> 00:15:25,021 to TNA. 279 00:15:27,321 --> 00:15:31,171 -Ooh, that is pretty disgusting. -Yeah, okay, don't be so harsh, all right? 280 00:15:31,204 --> 00:15:32,971 -Well, you showed it to me. -All good, Tavion? 281 00:15:33,005 --> 00:15:35,604 -Yeah, despite your best efforts. -I'm sorry, what's this? 282 00:15:35,638 --> 00:15:38,005 Admit it, Charlie, you think I'm gonna beat Je'Von tonight. 283 00:15:38,038 --> 00:15:40,838 -That's why you hurt me during training. -Charles would never do that. 284 00:15:40,871 --> 00:15:42,538 -He cares about your well-being. -But he did. 285 00:15:42,571 --> 00:15:44,471 No, he was just trying to push you. 286 00:15:44,505 --> 00:15:47,655 -We're family, right, Charles? -Yeah, of course we're a family. 287 00:15:47,688 --> 00:15:49,788 Look, Tavion, it was just a training accident. 288 00:15:49,821 --> 00:15:52,438 But if you're not ready to face Je'Von tonight, 289 00:15:52,471 --> 00:15:53,905 I mean, I'm here, I'm ready. 290 00:15:53,938 --> 00:15:56,221 I bet you'd like that, wouldn't you, Charlie? But guess what, 291 00:15:56,255 --> 00:15:58,555 Dawg got me a mask, bruh. 292 00:15:58,588 --> 00:15:59,805 -Ooh. -So I'm cleared. 293 00:15:59,838 --> 00:16:02,371 After tonight, you don't have to worry about my well-being. 294 00:16:02,405 --> 00:16:04,938 -I got this. -Well, isn't that fantastic. 295 00:16:04,971 --> 00:16:07,021 Yeah, it is fantastic. 296 00:16:07,055 --> 00:16:08,204 Fantastic. 297 00:16:12,805 --> 00:16:16,171 Yo, Tyreak Sapp, George Gumbs, I'm so hyped you guys are here. 298 00:16:16,204 --> 00:16:17,971 I appreciate you coming to NXT. 299 00:16:18,005 --> 00:16:20,405 You see, I lived in North Carolina my whole life. 300 00:16:20,438 --> 00:16:23,888 But them Tim Tebow days made me a huge Florida Gators fan. 301 00:16:23,921 --> 00:16:26,438 -Yeah, that's what's up. -This year is your year. 302 00:16:26,471 --> 00:16:29,521 You got a lot of returners on offense, anchoring down the defense. 303 00:16:29,555 --> 00:16:30,821 Gators are so back. 304 00:16:30,854 --> 00:16:32,771 [indistinct conversation] 305 00:16:32,805 --> 00:16:36,321 George, when you posted that Florida Gator flag at FSU, 306 00:16:36,354 --> 00:16:38,721 -man, that got me juiced. -Myles, you got a minute? 307 00:16:38,755 --> 00:16:41,421 Of course you do. You're a lone wolf just like me. 308 00:16:42,738 --> 00:16:44,971 Oh, I forgot, he's deaf. 309 00:16:45,471 --> 00:16:48,604 Myles. Myles Borne. 310 00:16:48,638 --> 00:16:52,071 -I heard him, don't worry about him. -You heard me? He heard me. 311 00:16:52,104 --> 00:16:55,704 Since you're such an active listener, let me give you some advice, Myles. 312 00:16:55,738 --> 00:16:58,005 Lexis, I don't want your advice. 313 00:16:58,505 --> 00:16:59,954 And me and you aren't alike. 314 00:16:59,988 --> 00:17:02,088 While you've taken every shortcut possible, 315 00:17:02,121 --> 00:17:03,454 I worked hard to get here. 316 00:17:03,954 --> 00:17:04,988 You know, Lexis, 317 00:17:05,555 --> 00:17:06,871 you are your father's son, 318 00:17:07,454 --> 00:17:08,788 and that'll never change. 319 00:17:09,288 --> 00:17:12,238 Yeah, well, nothing's gonna change for you by talking to these losers 320 00:17:12,271 --> 00:17:14,204 instead of talking to the King. 321 00:17:14,238 --> 00:17:17,138 The Florida Gators haven't done jack in over two decades. 322 00:17:17,171 --> 00:17:19,454 -Keep talking crazy, you're gonna get hit. -Let's smash, bro. 323 00:17:19,488 --> 00:17:21,504 Hey, doesn't sound too fun for the king. 324 00:17:22,421 --> 00:17:23,854 This bro's beard painted? 325 00:17:23,888 --> 00:17:24,754 I think so. 326 00:17:26,805 --> 00:17:28,521 [Vic] There is Jaida Parker, 327 00:17:28,555 --> 00:17:32,021 one of the four women who are gonna compete in our main event 328 00:17:32,055 --> 00:17:34,438 to head to Evolution. 329 00:17:34,471 --> 00:17:37,688 That four-way matchup still to come live tonight. 330 00:17:40,921 --> 00:17:43,821 ♪ Your boy is bouncy ♪ 331 00:17:43,855 --> 00:17:45,405 ["Who Want It" playing] 332 00:17:52,455 --> 00:17:54,605 ♪ Yo, let's go ♪ 333 00:17:54,638 --> 00:17:56,621 ♪ Who want it? ♪ 334 00:17:57,455 --> 00:17:58,405 [bell ringing] 335 00:17:58,905 --> 00:18:02,955 [Mike] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 336 00:18:03,455 --> 00:18:05,971 Introducing first, from Kingsboro, North Carolina, 337 00:18:06,004 --> 00:18:08,288 weighing in at 180 pounds, 338 00:18:08,321 --> 00:18:12,738 Je'Von Evans! 339 00:18:23,571 --> 00:18:28,321 [Vic] Graves, is this not a glimpse into the future of WWE? 340 00:18:28,355 --> 00:18:29,388 [Corey] No doubt about it. 341 00:18:29,421 --> 00:18:33,938 A perfect display of what the future holds for this industry. 342 00:18:33,971 --> 00:18:36,205 Two of the top young stars in the game. 343 00:18:36,238 --> 00:18:39,254 They're only gonna get bigger, they're only gonna get better with time. 344 00:18:43,254 --> 00:18:46,938 [Mike] And his opponent, representing No Quarter Catch Crew, 345 00:18:46,971 --> 00:18:49,921 weighing in at 260 pounds, 346 00:18:49,955 --> 00:18:52,938 Tavion Heights! 347 00:18:52,971 --> 00:18:55,205 [Corey] I did Monday Night Raw yesterday, 348 00:18:55,238 --> 00:18:57,004 and I was sitting ringside during the day, 349 00:18:57,038 --> 00:19:00,921 the name Je'Von Evans came up on more than one occasion 350 00:19:00,955 --> 00:19:02,971 from more than one superstar. 351 00:19:03,004 --> 00:19:07,021 Je'Von Evans is the talk of the game these days, and with great reason. 352 00:19:07,054 --> 00:19:08,071 But this also means 353 00:19:08,105 --> 00:19:10,455 it's a massive opportunity for Tavion Heights 354 00:19:10,488 --> 00:19:13,605 to take Je'Von's spotlight and redirect it on himself. 355 00:19:13,638 --> 00:19:15,221 [Vic] And able to put himself on the map. 356 00:19:15,254 --> 00:19:17,038 -[bell dinging] -You see that mask again, 357 00:19:17,071 --> 00:19:18,488 we heard of the training. 358 00:19:18,521 --> 00:19:21,188 -[Corey] Whoa. Right out of gate. -[Booker] I like that, man. 359 00:19:21,221 --> 00:19:24,588 [Vic] Graves, you believe in Tavion's little "training accident"? 360 00:19:24,621 --> 00:19:27,371 [Corey] I don't know what's going on within the No Quarter Catch Crew. 361 00:19:27,405 --> 00:19:28,955 It's none of my business, 362 00:19:28,988 --> 00:19:32,288 but I am extremely impressed by what I've seen from Tavion Heights. 363 00:19:32,321 --> 00:19:35,838 The guy has athleticism, as though he was blessed by the gods. 364 00:19:35,871 --> 00:19:41,021 [Vic] Olympian-background. A win tonight, out of NQCC is Tavion Heights, 365 00:19:41,054 --> 00:19:43,804 who right now just controlling the body of Je'Von Evans. 366 00:19:43,838 --> 00:19:46,838 [Corey] Happens to be the most feared man in Camp Crystal Lake these days. 367 00:19:46,871 --> 00:19:48,605 [Vic] I can agree with that one as well. 368 00:19:48,638 --> 00:19:50,605 Shoulders down again and a kick out. 369 00:19:50,638 --> 00:19:53,855 And look, Evans was standing up for Heights last week 370 00:19:53,888 --> 00:19:55,138 when a wager kind of-- 371 00:19:55,171 --> 00:19:57,071 -[Corey] Cradle! -[Booker] Oh, yeah! 372 00:19:57,105 --> 00:20:00,288 -[Corey] Uh-oh! -[Vic] Upped the ante of this matchup. 373 00:20:00,321 --> 00:20:03,488 -Again, a win, Heights is out of the NQCC. -[Booker] Wow. 374 00:20:03,521 --> 00:20:05,504 [Vic] Evan wants him to be his own man. 375 00:20:05,538 --> 00:20:09,088 But even, Booker, you can agree, not at his own expense. 376 00:20:09,121 --> 00:20:11,821 Je'Von Evans wants to step up in this matchup and win. 377 00:20:11,855 --> 00:20:15,121 -[Corey] Here we go again! -[Vic] Another inside cradle! Kick out. 378 00:20:15,155 --> 00:20:16,971 [Booker] Je'Von Evans, he's had some big moments, 379 00:20:17,004 --> 00:20:19,638 a big match to beat him for the NXT Championship. 380 00:20:19,671 --> 00:20:20,571 [continues indistinctly] 381 00:20:20,605 --> 00:20:22,921 Came up short, but those were learning moments. 382 00:20:22,955 --> 00:20:26,405 I'll call that on-the-job training for this young man, Je'Von Evans. 383 00:20:26,438 --> 00:20:28,738 But this guy, Tavion Heights, he is a blue chipper. 384 00:20:28,771 --> 00:20:31,138 He is truly a hell of an athlete. 385 00:20:31,171 --> 00:20:32,338 [Corey] Book, you'll agree, 386 00:20:32,371 --> 00:20:35,371 I think what we're seeing out of Tavion Heights tonight is special. 387 00:20:35,405 --> 00:20:38,271 You know why? Because Tavion is sticking to what he does best. 388 00:20:38,304 --> 00:20:39,571 [Vic] Cover, cover, cover, cover. 389 00:20:39,605 --> 00:20:41,838 [Corey] Sticking to his ground game, which is second to none. 390 00:20:41,871 --> 00:20:43,538 We talk about his Olympic background. 391 00:20:43,571 --> 00:20:45,238 I think sometimes Tavion might be guilty 392 00:20:45,271 --> 00:20:47,221 of trying to bite off a little more than he can chew, 393 00:20:47,254 --> 00:20:49,304 trying to get a little too cute, a little too fancy. 394 00:20:49,338 --> 00:20:50,921 Things are working out great right now. 395 00:20:50,955 --> 00:20:54,738 [Booker] Not just that. That trip to Japan in 2024 did him a world of good. 396 00:20:54,771 --> 00:20:58,905 I always say, all these young athletes, you gotta do it at least one time. 397 00:20:58,938 --> 00:21:00,655 Take that trip to the Orient. 398 00:21:00,688 --> 00:21:03,671 And this man right here got a lot from that, trust me. 399 00:21:03,705 --> 00:21:07,455 [Vic] We just saw Je'Von Evans try to counter his way, twist his way free, 400 00:21:07,488 --> 00:21:11,588 but Tavion Heights has an anaconda squeeze on that arm. 401 00:21:11,621 --> 00:21:13,521 [Corey] Heights is smothering Je'Von right now, 402 00:21:13,554 --> 00:21:15,538 and I don't know that Je'Von's ever really experienced 403 00:21:15,571 --> 00:21:18,271 someone with this level of pure mat wrestling skill. 404 00:21:18,304 --> 00:21:20,421 [Booker] Modified top wrist lock there by this guy. 405 00:21:20,455 --> 00:21:23,488 I'mma tell you right now, he's definitely got the skills. 406 00:21:23,521 --> 00:21:25,105 Talk about precision tactician, 407 00:21:25,138 --> 00:21:27,071 -this guy's definitely got it. -[Corey] Oh. 408 00:21:27,105 --> 00:21:30,471 [Booker] This young man, he's special, he's prolific, that Je'Von Evans. 409 00:21:30,504 --> 00:21:33,004 [Vic] Evans was able to create a bit of separation. 410 00:21:33,038 --> 00:21:34,405 That door closed quickly. 411 00:21:34,438 --> 00:21:37,388 Up over though, getting Heights down. Shoulders are down. 412 00:21:37,421 --> 00:21:39,038 And a kick out by Tavion. 413 00:21:39,071 --> 00:21:41,121 Right back up, trying to put Evans back down. 414 00:21:41,155 --> 00:21:43,238 -[Corey] Whoa! -[Booker] There we go! 415 00:21:43,271 --> 00:21:44,605 [Vic] Fancy crossbody. 416 00:21:44,638 --> 00:21:47,188 Bounced a little bit too much off of Tavion. 417 00:21:47,221 --> 00:21:50,688 Booker, how has Evans truly matured since his debut? 418 00:21:50,721 --> 00:21:53,638 [Booker] I've been watching this guy in the men's division. 419 00:21:53,671 --> 00:21:55,671 A special talent like Je'Von Evans, 420 00:21:55,705 --> 00:21:57,588 and not just being in there with those guys, 421 00:21:57,621 --> 00:21:59,254 I'm talking about standing toe to toe 422 00:21:59,288 --> 00:22:03,871 and sometimes coming out on the W side. 423 00:22:03,905 --> 00:22:05,721 Here we go. I'm feeling it! 424 00:22:05,754 --> 00:22:08,738 [Vic] Same. Je'Von Evans, who's the main event of Stand and Deliver. 425 00:22:08,771 --> 00:22:10,838 -The same man that-- -[Booker] Ah! 426 00:22:10,871 --> 00:22:13,605 [Vic] The same man that just took to the air 427 00:22:13,638 --> 00:22:15,788 to wipe out Tavion Heights! 428 00:22:15,821 --> 00:22:18,571 Who's walking out victorious tonight? 429 00:22:18,605 --> 00:22:20,971 [crowd chanting "NXT"] 430 00:22:23,504 --> 00:22:28,605 [Vic] What a matchup this has been between Tavion Heights and Je'Von Evans. 431 00:22:28,638 --> 00:22:31,605 And Graves, you brought this up just a moment ago, 432 00:22:31,638 --> 00:22:33,838 you're very shocked and surprised 433 00:22:33,871 --> 00:22:36,788 that Je'Von Evans really hasn't been able to string together any offense. 434 00:22:36,821 --> 00:22:40,238 [Corey] Only in the last few seconds have we seen anything resembling a flurry, 435 00:22:40,271 --> 00:22:42,455 -but here comes Evans-- -[Booker] Oh, baby! 436 00:22:42,488 --> 00:22:44,121 [Corey] …found what he was looking for, 437 00:22:44,155 --> 00:22:48,071 but Tavion Heights has been incredibly impressive to this point. 438 00:22:48,105 --> 00:22:50,138 Maybe the best I've seen out of Heights thus far. 439 00:22:50,171 --> 00:22:52,004 [Vic] Je'Von Evans would love a victory 440 00:22:52,038 --> 00:22:54,504 to try to get back into the championship picture. 441 00:22:54,538 --> 00:22:56,338 And, whoa, Tavion was able to put a-- 442 00:22:56,371 --> 00:22:58,371 -[Corey exclaims] -[Vic] He just pounced! 443 00:22:58,405 --> 00:23:00,338 [Booker] The greatness! Did you see that? 444 00:23:00,371 --> 00:23:01,855 -[Corey] I'm blown away! -Wow! 445 00:23:01,888 --> 00:23:04,488 [Vic] Cover by Heights and center of the ring. 446 00:23:04,521 --> 00:23:07,254 And Je'Von just getting the shoulder up again. 447 00:23:07,288 --> 00:23:09,721 I mean, that was impressive. 448 00:23:09,754 --> 00:23:11,971 [Corey] We see Wren and Charlie look a little surprised. 449 00:23:12,004 --> 00:23:13,721 But right now, Book, I think you agree with me. 450 00:23:13,754 --> 00:23:17,521 We're watching a star be born before our very eyes in Tavion Heights. 451 00:23:17,554 --> 00:23:19,504 [Booker] I'll say Je'Von Evans needs to be quick, 452 00:23:19,538 --> 00:23:23,921 but right now, Tavion Heights seems to be one step ahead of The Young OG. 453 00:23:23,955 --> 00:23:25,521 [Vic] With that German suplex for a moment, 454 00:23:25,554 --> 00:23:28,155 that time the elbow didn't hit the mask squarely. 455 00:23:28,188 --> 00:23:29,421 -[groaning] -[Booker] Oh! 456 00:23:29,455 --> 00:23:31,271 [Vic] But then a headbutt right to the back. 457 00:23:31,304 --> 00:23:32,188 [Corey] All legal. 458 00:23:32,221 --> 00:23:34,605 -[Vic] With that fast German suplex! -[Corey] Whoa! 459 00:23:34,638 --> 00:23:36,355 [Vic] With the bridge, into the cover! 460 00:23:36,388 --> 00:23:39,138 And Je'Von's right shoulder slipping off that mat. 461 00:23:39,171 --> 00:23:42,754 I mean, that was super close. 462 00:23:42,788 --> 00:23:45,455 [Corey] Obviously, No Quarter Catch Crew aren't gonna be 463 00:23:45,488 --> 00:23:46,871 completely content 464 00:23:46,905 --> 00:23:48,721 until they escape with a W. 465 00:23:48,754 --> 00:23:52,355 But Tavion Heights right now is dominating Je'Von Evans 466 00:23:52,388 --> 00:23:54,171 in a way that I don't know Evans has experienced. 467 00:23:54,205 --> 00:23:56,938 -Combination! -[Vic] And a counter. And a kick out. 468 00:23:56,971 --> 00:23:58,638 I think that's what Je'Von's gonna have to do. 469 00:23:58,671 --> 00:24:00,905 He's gonna have to sneak a pin, steal something. 470 00:24:00,938 --> 00:24:02,938 -[Vic] Oh! -Or that! 471 00:24:02,971 --> 00:24:05,171 -[Booker T] That could be it. -Nothing sneaky about it, 472 00:24:05,205 --> 00:24:06,288 kick between the eyes. 473 00:24:06,321 --> 00:24:09,688 And now, Evans trying to put down Tavion. 474 00:24:09,721 --> 00:24:12,804 Tavion, fighting for his freedom from Charlie Dempsey, 475 00:24:12,838 --> 00:24:15,705 just got dropped with that superkick. 476 00:24:16,538 --> 00:24:19,205 And now, Je'Von Evans, one more time, 477 00:24:19,238 --> 00:24:21,804 looking to fly! 478 00:24:21,838 --> 00:24:24,671 -Bam! -[Booker T] I don't think he got it! 479 00:24:24,705 --> 00:24:30,271 [Vic] Went down the middle of the road, and Evans backs up his words tonight. 480 00:24:30,304 --> 00:24:31,621 ["Who Want It" playing] 481 00:24:31,655 --> 00:24:36,838 [announcer] Here is your winner, Je'Von Evans! 482 00:24:38,004 --> 00:24:42,788 [Corey] Je'Von Evans, almost miraculously, able to survive 483 00:24:42,821 --> 00:24:48,205 and deliver this beautiful twisting splash from the top turnbuckle. 484 00:24:48,238 --> 00:24:51,155 But, guys, my takeaway from tonight, 485 00:24:51,188 --> 00:24:55,338 Tavion Heights, what an impressive performance! 486 00:24:57,121 --> 00:24:58,471 [Vic] And Je'Von Evans-- 487 00:24:58,504 --> 00:25:01,138 -[Corey] Oh, no. Oh, no! -[Booker T] Oh, baby! 488 00:25:01,171 --> 00:25:03,238 What? What? What? 489 00:25:03,271 --> 00:25:04,688 That Monster! 490 00:25:06,121 --> 00:25:10,238 [Corey] Jasper Troy just flattened The Young OG. 491 00:25:10,271 --> 00:25:11,621 [Booker T] Yeah! 492 00:25:11,655 --> 00:25:14,438 [Vic] Jasper Troy 493 00:25:14,471 --> 00:25:18,821 making his presence felt one more time. 494 00:25:18,855 --> 00:25:21,804 And, Graves, since that man arrived, 495 00:25:21,838 --> 00:25:25,071 Booker's Monster, from LFG, 496 00:25:25,105 --> 00:25:26,888 he has backed up everything he said he would do. 497 00:25:26,921 --> 00:25:28,871 He would make an immediate impact. 498 00:25:28,905 --> 00:25:31,621 I can agree. Booker predicted the future perfectly. 499 00:25:31,655 --> 00:25:35,738 And I think Jasper Troy's gonna be a major force here in NXT and beyond. 500 00:25:35,771 --> 00:25:37,738 Oh, my God! 501 00:25:37,771 --> 00:25:40,171 Well, as we try to digest what we just witnessed, 502 00:25:40,205 --> 00:25:42,921 and Je'Von Evans being attended to right now, 503 00:25:42,955 --> 00:25:46,338 let's take a deeper look at what's going on inside, 504 00:25:46,371 --> 00:25:49,754 well, what was The Family of Tony D'Angelo. 505 00:25:55,238 --> 00:25:56,238 [Vic] Oh! 506 00:25:56,271 --> 00:25:59,738 [Corey] Did Luca mean to hit Tony, or was he aiming for Stacks? 507 00:25:59,771 --> 00:26:01,238 [Vic] No, he was trying to hit Stacks. 508 00:26:01,271 --> 00:26:04,771 [Luca] Tony, how many times do I have to tell you, it was meant for Stacks! 509 00:26:04,804 --> 00:26:07,504 Well, how about I get Ava to get you a match with Stacks, huh? 510 00:26:07,538 --> 00:26:09,338 What are you doing? I don't wanna face Stacks! 511 00:26:09,371 --> 00:26:11,221 -'Cause you're working with him! -Stop accusing me! 512 00:26:11,254 --> 00:26:13,371 -Then prove it to me! -All right, enough! 513 00:26:13,405 --> 00:26:16,605 Stacks already has a match next week against Noam Dar for the Heritage Cup. 514 00:26:17,838 --> 00:26:19,471 Why does he get a Cup match? 515 00:26:19,504 --> 00:26:21,871 Because he mentioned, the last person he beat 516 00:26:21,905 --> 00:26:23,238 was a former Heritage Cup Champion. 517 00:26:25,038 --> 00:26:28,571 And because his consigliere signed off on it. 518 00:26:28,605 --> 00:26:30,405 His what? 519 00:26:30,438 --> 00:26:33,355 Not me. Tony, I swear it wasn't me. I have nothing to do with this, Tony. 520 00:26:33,388 --> 00:26:35,871 -Unbelievable! -T! T, you can check the documents! 521 00:26:35,905 --> 00:26:37,455 My name is signed on anything! 522 00:26:39,071 --> 00:26:41,071 [somber instrumental music] 523 00:26:43,338 --> 00:26:47,105 [Luca] Tony, you looked me in the eyes and told me to prove my loyalty to you. 524 00:26:47,138 --> 00:26:48,371 So, I did just that. 525 00:26:48,405 --> 00:26:49,605 Ava confirmed this. 526 00:26:49,638 --> 00:26:52,821 Tony D'Angelo versus "Stacks" Lorenzo this Tuesday 527 00:26:52,855 --> 00:26:55,004 for the held up NXT Heritage Cup. 528 00:26:55,038 --> 00:26:57,071 [Tony] You've given me an opportunity to become 529 00:26:57,105 --> 00:26:59,188 a two-time Heritage Cup Champion, 530 00:26:59,921 --> 00:27:04,471 while simultaneously being able to beat the snot out of Stacks. 531 00:27:04,504 --> 00:27:06,071 Not bad, Luca. 532 00:27:06,105 --> 00:27:09,105 Now, I wouldn't say we're all the way there in terms of trust, 533 00:27:09,138 --> 00:27:10,688 but we're well on the way. 534 00:27:11,321 --> 00:27:14,304 I already proved that I could beat Tony D at Battleground. 535 00:27:14,338 --> 00:27:17,004 Now, I get to take the Heritage Cup that used to be his 536 00:27:17,038 --> 00:27:18,988 and make it mine. 537 00:27:19,705 --> 00:27:22,004 So, I only got one thing left to say, 538 00:27:22,038 --> 00:27:24,571 Luca, thank you. 539 00:27:25,405 --> 00:27:27,004 My consigliere. 540 00:27:31,238 --> 00:27:33,855 ♪ This is the revolution ♪ 541 00:27:33,888 --> 00:27:36,888 ["Revolution" playing] 542 00:27:51,171 --> 00:27:52,988 [bell ringing] 543 00:27:53,021 --> 00:27:56,821 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall! 544 00:27:56,855 --> 00:28:00,254 Introducing first, from New Orleans, Louisiana, 545 00:28:00,288 --> 00:28:02,838 weighing in at 200 pounds, 546 00:28:02,871 --> 00:28:07,371 Ricky Saints! 547 00:28:07,405 --> 00:28:09,405 ["Revolution" continues playing] 548 00:28:11,538 --> 00:28:17,405 [Vic] Ricky Saints cleared and ready to compete here tonight. 549 00:28:24,271 --> 00:28:26,271 ["Revolution" continues playing] 550 00:28:32,988 --> 00:28:34,554 [Corey] Here's what I'm curious about, Vic, 551 00:28:34,588 --> 00:28:37,254 we know Ricky Saints is medically cleared to compete, 552 00:28:37,288 --> 00:28:41,088 but is Ricky Saints psychologically cleared to compete? 553 00:28:41,121 --> 00:28:43,871 An injury somewhere like your trachea, your throat, 554 00:28:43,905 --> 00:28:48,138 that can do a lot of long-term damage to a man's mind and his body. 555 00:28:48,171 --> 00:28:51,071 ["Lite Work" playing] 556 00:28:51,105 --> 00:28:53,288 [announcer] And his opponent, from Harlem, New York, 557 00:28:53,321 --> 00:28:56,271 weighing in at 215 pounds, 558 00:28:56,304 --> 00:29:00,071 Ashante "Thee" Adonis! 559 00:29:00,105 --> 00:29:04,138 [Vic] You know, Booker takes a lot of credit for a lot of people here in NXT, 560 00:29:04,171 --> 00:29:06,038 helps them guide the way. 561 00:29:06,071 --> 00:29:09,638 He took credit for those dance moves. You teach him those dance moves, Book? 562 00:29:09,671 --> 00:29:13,171 [Booker T] Call it dropstep. Call it dropstep, all right? 563 00:29:13,205 --> 00:29:14,804 [Corey] That why your knee was sore earlier? 564 00:29:14,838 --> 00:29:17,721 [Booker T] No, I… Stay with me, man. 565 00:29:17,754 --> 00:29:22,071 [Vic] Well, Graves, can you explain to me how Adonis believe he and Saints 566 00:29:22,105 --> 00:29:23,571 have a lot in common? 567 00:29:23,605 --> 00:29:25,471 'Cause I don't see many parallels between the two. 568 00:29:25,504 --> 00:29:27,871 [Corey] Well, listen, I don't know Ashante that well, 569 00:29:27,905 --> 00:29:29,304 but I know he's hungry. 570 00:29:29,338 --> 00:29:32,671 And if there's anything about Ashante "Thee" Adonis, 571 00:29:32,705 --> 00:29:35,405 the guy has an overabundance of confidence. 572 00:29:37,855 --> 00:29:40,438 [Vic] Well, after that right hand, 573 00:29:40,471 --> 00:29:42,621 Adonis got a bigger reaction than Will Smith did in London. 574 00:29:42,655 --> 00:29:46,004 But right now, Ricky Saints taking it to Adonis. 575 00:29:46,038 --> 00:29:49,338 [Corey] I know you like Pretty Girls. You have that song downloaded, don't you? 576 00:29:49,371 --> 00:29:51,671 -Sick! -[Vic] Well, my wife is a pretty girl. 577 00:29:51,705 --> 00:29:53,721 And another right hand there by Ricky Saints. 578 00:29:53,754 --> 00:29:57,405 Booker, you ever suffer a throat injury during your career like Saints, 579 00:29:57,438 --> 00:29:59,304 like Graves said moments ago? 580 00:29:59,338 --> 00:30:02,588 [Booker T] You talking about the medulla oblongata. 581 00:30:02,621 --> 00:30:03,804 Oh, yes! Oh, yes! 582 00:30:03,838 --> 00:30:05,938 [Vic] No! Bobby Boucher, it's not about the throat! 583 00:30:05,971 --> 00:30:10,038 [Booker T] It's a very sensitive region. Oh, yes, I've had a couple here and there. 584 00:30:10,071 --> 00:30:12,405 [Vic] And… Oh! Big kick from Saints. 585 00:30:12,438 --> 00:30:14,338 Saints answered back with another right hand. 586 00:30:14,371 --> 00:30:17,504 Graves, you mentioned earlier, but truly, all joking aside, 587 00:30:17,538 --> 00:30:20,071 how cautious should Saints be due to that injury? 588 00:30:20,105 --> 00:30:23,488 [Corey] Look, I'm in no position to tell Saints what he should do professionally. 589 00:30:23,521 --> 00:30:28,004 If Ricky's cleared to medically compete, and Ricky wants to compete, let him fight! 590 00:30:28,038 --> 00:30:30,905 Who am I to say? I'm curious to see him right now. 591 00:30:30,938 --> 00:30:35,538 [Vic] He's walking, he's talking, and he's dropping it on us here tonight! 592 00:30:36,988 --> 00:30:39,105 [Corey] Is that why you've been so on me lately, Booker? 593 00:30:39,138 --> 00:30:42,655 [Vic] He said don't do it. Don't pick on him. Saints in control. 594 00:30:45,921 --> 00:30:48,504 [Vic] It has been all Ashante "Thee" Adonis. 595 00:30:48,538 --> 00:30:50,271 Ricky Saints doing his best to fight back, 596 00:30:50,304 --> 00:30:53,271 as now this is breaking out into a slugfest of sorts. 597 00:30:53,888 --> 00:30:57,421 [Corey] I'm very impressed by Ashante to this point in the matchup. 598 00:30:57,455 --> 00:31:00,705 Ashante's almost settled into cruise control a little bit right now. 599 00:31:00,738 --> 00:31:03,205 -He's not rushing-- -[Booker T] Oh, baby! 600 00:31:03,238 --> 00:31:05,671 [Corey] He's taking his time and stringing together offense. 601 00:31:05,705 --> 00:31:09,371 [Vic] Hoists him up. And now, Adonis, 602 00:31:09,405 --> 00:31:12,738 looking for the Cash Out! 603 00:31:12,771 --> 00:31:15,871 And is this enough to pin the former North American Champion? 604 00:31:15,905 --> 00:31:19,105 And Saints just able to get up. But you see Ricky… 605 00:31:19,138 --> 00:31:20,671 Camera didn't show it, I saw the monitor. 606 00:31:20,705 --> 00:31:23,271 He grabbed his throat, grabbed his face. 607 00:31:23,304 --> 00:31:26,938 Gotta wonder how much is left now in the body of Ricky. 608 00:31:26,971 --> 00:31:29,121 [Corey] We know you're not a big fan of Ricky Saints, Book, 609 00:31:29,155 --> 00:31:30,621 but you gotta give him some credit. 610 00:31:30,655 --> 00:31:33,121 Coming out here tonight, just fresh off of an injury, 611 00:31:33,155 --> 00:31:37,004 and holding his own, able to kick out of the best Ashante's throwing at him so far. 612 00:31:37,038 --> 00:31:39,554 [Booker T] He does look good, I'll give Saints credit for that, 613 00:31:39,588 --> 00:31:42,188 but this man right here, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, 614 00:31:42,221 --> 00:31:43,471 he's looking to do one thing. 615 00:31:43,504 --> 00:31:46,921 Us wrestlers are always thinking about taking somebody's spot. 616 00:31:46,955 --> 00:31:50,205 That's what he's thinking about right now. He's thinking about taking Saints' spot. 617 00:31:50,238 --> 00:31:52,355 He's gonna bless him here tonight. 618 00:31:58,855 --> 00:32:02,088 [Vic] Still to come, Stacks, Tony D'Angelo 619 00:32:02,121 --> 00:32:04,921 for the vacated Heritage Cup, 620 00:32:04,955 --> 00:32:08,288 as Adonis has been in control of this matchup, 621 00:32:08,321 --> 00:32:10,738 here against Ricky Saints, who is medically cleared 622 00:32:10,771 --> 00:32:12,121 to compete this week. 623 00:32:12,155 --> 00:32:15,621 And Saints now trying to switch gears and pickin' up a little bit. 624 00:32:15,655 --> 00:32:16,571 [Booker T] Big shot. 625 00:32:16,605 --> 00:32:20,605 [Vic] And, Graves, this is almost like the second win for Ricky Saints right now. 626 00:32:20,638 --> 00:32:23,238 [Corey] This a display of toughness for Ricky Saints. 627 00:32:23,271 --> 00:32:25,621 Booker used the phrase "intestinal fortitude." 628 00:32:25,655 --> 00:32:29,338 Ashante trying to put the brakes on to the best of his ability, but lost. 629 00:32:29,371 --> 00:32:30,455 [Booker T] Bam! 630 00:32:31,271 --> 00:32:32,771 [Vic] Couldn't stop that time. 631 00:32:32,804 --> 00:32:34,254 [crowd cheering] 632 00:32:34,288 --> 00:32:36,771 And Saints coming right back, looking for a front facelock, 633 00:32:36,804 --> 00:32:40,554 with a little extra DDT, tornado style! 634 00:32:40,588 --> 00:32:43,355 Nice job by Saints, to get Adonis away from the ropes, 635 00:32:43,388 --> 00:32:46,171 into the cover, hook the inside leg and… 636 00:32:46,205 --> 00:32:49,488 But still not enough to keep down Adonis. 637 00:32:49,521 --> 00:32:51,455 Take a look at this, Graves. 638 00:32:52,155 --> 00:32:55,838 [Corey] Great athleticism by Ricky Saints, utilizing the momentum, 639 00:32:55,871 --> 00:32:59,655 running the drops and driving Ashante skull-first into the canvas, 640 00:32:59,688 --> 00:33:02,738 but it wasn't enough to end it in favor of Saints just yet. 641 00:33:02,771 --> 00:33:04,771 [Booker T] Beautiful floatover. Lot of torque 642 00:33:04,804 --> 00:33:07,271 behind that big shot by Ricky Saints. 643 00:33:07,304 --> 00:33:09,938 [Vic] NXT universe trying to rally Ricky Saints here. 644 00:33:09,971 --> 00:33:11,488 Saints ducks the clothesline. 645 00:33:11,521 --> 00:33:13,888 Heading to go right up and under… big spear! 646 00:33:13,921 --> 00:33:15,004 [Booker T] Bam! 647 00:33:16,355 --> 00:33:19,571 [Corey] That could be the beginning of the end, gentlemen! 648 00:33:19,605 --> 00:33:24,054 [Vic] Lining up for Ricky Saints for a little row… slam! 649 00:33:24,088 --> 00:33:25,155 Oh! 650 00:33:26,821 --> 00:33:30,188 Floatin' right over, hook to the leg, and Saints is back… 651 00:33:30,221 --> 00:33:32,388 -[bell dings] -…to this winning ways. 652 00:33:33,488 --> 00:33:38,554 [announcer] Here is your winner, Ricky Saints! 653 00:33:40,105 --> 00:33:43,905 [Vic] Booker, in your own words, give it up one time for Ricky Saints! 654 00:33:43,938 --> 00:33:46,705 [Booker T] Give it up for him. The dude is okay. 655 00:33:47,504 --> 00:33:53,054 [Vic] Revolution has returned to form the Roshambo! 656 00:33:53,088 --> 00:33:54,304 [crowd] One! Two! Three! 657 00:33:54,338 --> 00:33:56,554 [Vic] Takes out Ashante "Thee" Adonis. 658 00:33:56,588 --> 00:33:58,771 Welcome back, Mr. Saints. 659 00:33:59,988 --> 00:34:00,988 [man] Ricky. 660 00:34:01,588 --> 00:34:03,538 Ricky. Ricky. Ricky. 661 00:34:04,254 --> 00:34:06,338 We've been doing this for a wh-- 662 00:34:07,054 --> 00:34:10,921 [Vic] Now, uh-- Apparently, uh, Ethan Page's video didn't work 663 00:34:10,955 --> 00:34:14,021 -here tonight-- [shouts] -[Booker T laughs] 664 00:34:14,054 --> 00:34:15,488 It was a trap! 665 00:34:17,171 --> 00:34:18,505 That man! 666 00:34:19,054 --> 00:34:22,971 [Corey] Oh, Ego spoiling Saints' return. 667 00:34:25,121 --> 00:34:26,821 Oh, no. Not again. 668 00:34:28,154 --> 00:34:31,021 [crowd chanting] 669 00:34:31,054 --> 00:34:34,505 [Vic] Look at-- He's going for the-- No, you don't think… 670 00:34:34,538 --> 00:34:36,221 [Corey] Oh, yes! 671 00:34:38,521 --> 00:34:40,838 [Booker T] Roshambo 672 00:34:40,871 --> 00:34:44,088 from All Ego! 673 00:34:44,121 --> 00:34:48,021 [Corey] There will be hell to pay for Ethan Page. 674 00:34:48,054 --> 00:34:51,788 …as close as you're ever gonna get, Ricky. 675 00:34:51,821 --> 00:34:55,088 To me and my championship. 676 00:34:58,305 --> 00:35:00,388 [announcer] Time for tonight's NXT Focus. 677 00:35:06,788 --> 00:35:08,404 So what's up? Forgot about us? 678 00:35:08,438 --> 00:35:11,438 Just 'cause y'all ain't seen us, don't mean we ain't been making moves. 679 00:35:11,471 --> 00:35:14,871 -We stay scheming! -Shiny new toys got your attention, huh? 680 00:35:14,904 --> 00:35:18,005 I mean, that's understandable, right? That's only gonna help us. 681 00:35:18,038 --> 00:35:21,904 Yes, rightos. We got something hot cooking up for y'all. Just wait. 682 00:35:21,938 --> 00:35:24,088 -And we're gonna get their attention back. -That's right. 683 00:35:24,121 --> 00:35:27,105 And when we do, DarkState's gonna be front and center. 684 00:35:27,138 --> 00:35:28,471 Whoa, Culter, you feel that? 685 00:35:28,505 --> 00:35:30,738 -Oh, yeah. -He risin'. 686 00:35:30,771 --> 00:35:33,605 Pot boiling, waiting for it to boil over 687 00:35:33,638 --> 00:35:35,821 and burn this whole plan to the ground. 688 00:35:35,855 --> 00:35:37,538 'Cause when DarkState strikes… 689 00:35:37,571 --> 00:35:41,771 [Vic] Absolute chaos and destruction! 690 00:35:42,438 --> 00:35:43,838 …ain't nobody safe. 691 00:35:48,955 --> 00:35:52,705 [Vic] Oh, there is The Ruler. The Destroyer. He's here. 692 00:35:52,738 --> 00:35:57,088 Our champion Oba Femi addresses the NXT universe, next. 693 00:36:01,238 --> 00:36:03,588 Back live on NXT 694 00:36:05,788 --> 00:36:09,471 with The Ruler and The Destroyer. 695 00:36:09,505 --> 00:36:12,521 -[dramatic music playing] -[crowd chanting] 696 00:36:29,005 --> 00:36:32,455 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 697 00:36:32,488 --> 00:36:36,255 the NXT champion 698 00:36:36,288 --> 00:36:40,938 Oba Femi! 699 00:36:40,971 --> 00:36:46,038 [Vic] Now we are about to learn what is on the mind 700 00:36:46,688 --> 00:36:48,654 of our NXT champion. 701 00:36:48,688 --> 00:36:49,738 [Booker T] You know why? 702 00:36:49,771 --> 00:36:56,438 'Cause that'll be a romping, stomping, grave-digging destruction Jack. 703 00:37:02,654 --> 00:37:06,038 [crowd chanting] Oba! Oba! 704 00:37:06,071 --> 00:37:09,904 Oba! Oba! 705 00:37:10,855 --> 00:37:13,838 Oba! Oba! 706 00:37:13,871 --> 00:37:17,605 Oba! Oba! 707 00:37:19,371 --> 00:37:23,588 Since January the 7th, 2025, 708 00:37:23,621 --> 00:37:25,888 I have been your NXT champion. 709 00:37:25,921 --> 00:37:27,171 [crowd applauds] 710 00:37:27,205 --> 00:37:29,321 And in that time, 711 00:37:29,355 --> 00:37:33,071 I put down any challenger that stepped forward to oppose me. 712 00:37:34,571 --> 00:37:37,638 The best from NXT, TNA, 713 00:37:37,671 --> 00:37:41,071 RAW, Smackdown, 714 00:37:41,105 --> 00:37:45,305 one by one they came, and one by one they fell. 715 00:37:46,638 --> 00:37:48,638 And do you know what that makes them? 716 00:37:49,221 --> 00:37:52,488 That makes them footnotes to my legacy. 717 00:37:52,521 --> 00:37:55,005 Capable contenders, but footnotes. 718 00:37:56,088 --> 00:37:59,721 And now I sit comfortably at the top of the pedestal. 719 00:38:00,555 --> 00:38:02,088 But this is where it gets dangerous. 720 00:38:03,088 --> 00:38:05,355 Because any man in my position 721 00:38:05,388 --> 00:38:07,654 will start to rest on his laurels, 722 00:38:07,688 --> 00:38:11,738 will start to coast and bask in the euphoria of his victories. 723 00:38:13,821 --> 00:38:16,988 But The Ruler is not just any man now, is he? 724 00:38:18,138 --> 00:38:19,538 I get… 725 00:38:19,571 --> 00:38:21,871 I get restless when I'm idle. 726 00:38:21,904 --> 00:38:24,638 I get restless when there's no contenders, 727 00:38:24,671 --> 00:38:26,154 when there's no competition, 728 00:38:26,188 --> 00:38:28,938 because I crave the fight, I enjoy the fight, 729 00:38:28,971 --> 00:38:31,021 I embrace the fight! 730 00:38:31,055 --> 00:38:33,438 And I need challengers! 731 00:38:33,471 --> 00:38:37,271 So any man who thinks they are worthy to take this title from me, 732 00:38:37,305 --> 00:38:40,838 any man who thinks they can stand up to The Ruler himself, 733 00:38:40,871 --> 00:38:44,521 this is your opportunity, this is your moment! 734 00:38:45,488 --> 00:38:48,355 The Ruler is ready. 735 00:38:49,755 --> 00:38:52,788 [dramatic music playing] 736 00:38:53,788 --> 00:38:57,921 [Vic] And it doesn't appear he has to wait long! 737 00:38:58,571 --> 00:38:59,888 Inamura! 738 00:38:59,921 --> 00:39:02,121 [Corey] Very, very interesting. 739 00:39:02,154 --> 00:39:04,921 We know Inamura has big plans, 740 00:39:05,605 --> 00:39:07,555 do they include The Ruler? 741 00:39:14,705 --> 00:39:17,955 [crowd chanting] Yoshiki! Yoshiki! 742 00:39:17,988 --> 00:39:21,671 Yoshiki! Yoshiki! Yoshiki! 743 00:39:21,705 --> 00:39:24,555 Yoshiki! Yoshiki! 744 00:39:24,588 --> 00:39:29,755 I came to NXT to chase glory. 745 00:39:32,038 --> 00:39:33,305 Just like you. 746 00:39:34,838 --> 00:39:38,154 But when it did not come, 747 00:39:40,621 --> 00:39:42,555 I went home to Japan. 748 00:39:42,588 --> 00:39:43,755 I realized 749 00:39:44,738 --> 00:39:47,421 all the things I missed. 750 00:39:50,471 --> 00:39:51,738 My partner, 751 00:39:52,588 --> 00:39:53,538 Briggs, 752 00:39:54,321 --> 00:39:56,671 my best friend, Briggs… 753 00:39:58,588 --> 00:40:03,755 But I also missed NXT. 754 00:40:03,788 --> 00:40:04,871 [crowd applauds] 755 00:40:07,371 --> 00:40:12,805 Because I love NXT. 756 00:40:13,755 --> 00:40:15,855 I love the culture. 757 00:40:17,088 --> 00:40:21,671 I love the passion of the fans. 758 00:40:21,705 --> 00:40:24,588 [crowd cheering] 759 00:40:32,838 --> 00:40:35,588 I want pay them back 760 00:40:35,621 --> 00:40:40,388 by becoming NXT champion. 761 00:40:45,871 --> 00:40:48,221 I want bigger. 762 00:40:49,421 --> 00:40:56,088 And you, that title, are bigger. 763 00:41:01,271 --> 00:41:02,904 Mr. Inamura, 764 00:41:03,904 --> 00:41:06,921 you know, one thing that we both have in common is that we both know 765 00:41:06,955 --> 00:41:09,721 what it's like to be strangers in a different place. 766 00:41:09,755 --> 00:41:12,338 And I made this place my home a long time ago 767 00:41:12,371 --> 00:41:14,904 and ever since then, NXT has been my kingdom 768 00:41:14,938 --> 00:41:17,988 and I… I've thrived ever since the beginning. 769 00:41:19,388 --> 00:41:20,971 And that's where we're different. 770 00:41:21,471 --> 00:41:23,638 Because you were born coming here, 771 00:41:23,671 --> 00:41:27,705 you've had your fair share of struggles that made you go back to Japan. 772 00:41:28,288 --> 00:41:30,588 But that's why they have embraced you. 773 00:41:31,305 --> 00:41:34,055 Because you came back, you turned the tide, 774 00:41:34,088 --> 00:41:36,755 and you did it all with a smile on your face. 775 00:41:38,921 --> 00:41:41,188 But you can't fool me. 776 00:41:41,221 --> 00:41:44,671 You can't fool me. I see beyond that smile. 777 00:41:44,705 --> 00:41:48,705 I know that under that is a fighting warrior, 778 00:41:49,488 --> 00:41:52,321 is a man with a warrior spirit 779 00:41:52,355 --> 00:41:54,805 who craves the fight just like me. 780 00:41:55,455 --> 00:41:58,154 So Inamura, you want to fight for the honor, 781 00:41:58,921 --> 00:42:00,738 big mistake. 782 00:42:00,771 --> 00:42:02,638 Because when you face the Ruler, 783 00:42:02,671 --> 00:42:06,305 you will fall just like everybody else. 784 00:42:10,671 --> 00:42:14,088 I am ready. 785 00:42:14,121 --> 00:42:16,588 [crowd cheering] 786 00:42:16,621 --> 00:42:18,755 [Vic] Well, you talk about passion, 787 00:42:18,788 --> 00:42:20,904 feel it right now, Graves. 788 00:42:20,938 --> 00:42:26,771 We could be on the verge of literal human demolition derby. 789 00:42:26,805 --> 00:42:28,471 [Corey] I cannot wait! 790 00:42:28,505 --> 00:42:30,404 I'm all fired up… 791 00:42:30,438 --> 00:42:33,138 -A true heavyweight showdown! But-- -[crowd exclaiming] 792 00:42:33,171 --> 00:42:34,938 -[Vic] What! -[Corey] Jasper Troy! 793 00:42:37,788 --> 00:42:40,555 [Corey] Troy just ran over Inamura like a Mack truck! 794 00:42:40,588 --> 00:42:42,755 -Now, finish-- -Stop! 795 00:42:43,305 --> 00:42:45,705 -Stop! Step to me! -["Hands of Fate" playing] 796 00:42:46,438 --> 00:42:47,971 [Vic] And think about this. 797 00:42:48,005 --> 00:42:50,371 No one has pushed Oba Femi 798 00:42:50,404 --> 00:42:52,455 like Jasper Troy did. 799 00:42:52,488 --> 00:42:55,938 Can Femi even withstand a rematch with Troy? 800 00:43:00,605 --> 00:43:02,588 Hey, Tatum. I have something for you. 801 00:43:03,721 --> 00:43:05,955 -For me? -Of course. 802 00:43:05,988 --> 00:43:09,705 And, I actually, I have a question for you that I'm a little nervous to ask. 803 00:43:09,738 --> 00:43:13,855 But how do you feel about being in my corner tonight for the main event? 804 00:43:13,888 --> 00:43:15,805 -You want me in your corner? -Yeah. 805 00:43:15,838 --> 00:43:19,138 You cannot be serious right now. 806 00:43:19,171 --> 00:43:22,955 If Tatum wants to believe Izzi is being genuine, then let her. 807 00:43:23,721 --> 00:43:26,555 Glad to see someone's still not bitter about the loss last week. 808 00:43:26,588 --> 00:43:28,955 Sorry it must suck knowing the only championship 809 00:43:28,988 --> 00:43:32,055 you're gonna get close to is the one you are sharing with your best friend. 810 00:43:33,138 --> 00:43:36,271 Tatum, if you'd like to join me, I'd love to have you. 811 00:43:48,471 --> 00:43:51,071 Izzi, who's your friend? 812 00:43:51,105 --> 00:43:53,754 Tatum, meet Spears and Niko. 813 00:43:53,788 --> 00:43:56,371 Izzi's told us so many good things about you. 814 00:43:57,305 --> 00:43:59,488 -Are you ready for tonight? -Of course, I'm ready. 815 00:43:59,521 --> 00:44:01,788 Tatum, I'm hoping you'll join me ringside. 816 00:44:02,605 --> 00:44:05,088 -I'll be there. -And what about you guys? 817 00:44:05,638 --> 00:44:07,288 We have something in the works. 818 00:44:07,321 --> 00:44:09,871 Like you, Izzi, we too have our eyes on some gold. 819 00:44:11,371 --> 00:44:12,504 Come on, Tatum. 820 00:44:16,688 --> 00:44:19,738 [Vic] That didn't feel eerie at all. 821 00:44:19,771 --> 00:44:21,771 ["Strictly Business" playing] 822 00:44:47,821 --> 00:44:50,088 [screaming] 823 00:44:50,888 --> 00:44:51,988 [bell ringing] 824 00:44:52,021 --> 00:44:54,305 [ring announcer] The following contest 825 00:44:54,338 --> 00:45:01,271 is for the NXT Heritage Cup Championship! 826 00:45:02,955 --> 00:45:05,605 Introducing first, 827 00:45:05,638 --> 00:45:09,638 from Chicago, Illinois, 828 00:45:09,671 --> 00:45:13,538 weighing in at 240 pounds, 829 00:45:13,571 --> 00:45:16,738 the Don of NXT, 830 00:45:16,771 --> 00:45:20,988 Tony D'Angelo! 831 00:45:21,021 --> 00:45:23,605 [Vic] The Heritage Cup was vacated over the weekend. 832 00:45:23,638 --> 00:45:27,938 The Don looking to become a two-time Heritage Cup champion, next! 833 00:45:31,371 --> 00:45:33,455 Hey, yo, Trick! Lemme holler at you, dawg! 834 00:45:33,488 --> 00:45:35,471 Hey, look bro, now ain't the time, man. 835 00:45:35,504 --> 00:45:38,671 Look, Joe got me messed up, thinking I'm going out like that. 836 00:45:38,705 --> 00:45:40,754 After everything that happened last week… 837 00:45:40,788 --> 00:45:42,004 watch what I do to him. 838 00:45:42,038 --> 00:45:43,671 Yeah, see, about last week. 839 00:45:43,705 --> 00:45:45,471 we had a lot going on in the match, man. 840 00:45:45,504 --> 00:45:47,004 -A lot going on? -Yeah! 841 00:45:47,038 --> 00:45:49,621 Look, I had things taken care of last week. 842 00:45:49,654 --> 00:45:52,688 Next thing I know, Yoshi hit a splash from the damn ceiling. 843 00:45:52,721 --> 00:45:54,904 -Ah, that's true. -He almost broke my ribs out there. 844 00:45:54,938 --> 00:45:57,271 -I didn't know-- -Then what happened tonight? 845 00:45:57,305 --> 00:46:00,171 Look, I pinned Briggs, and then Average Joe comes out of nowhere. 846 00:46:00,205 --> 00:46:01,688 -He just appears! -Look! 847 00:46:01,721 --> 00:46:04,105 And that's what I came in here to talk to you about, man. 848 00:46:04,138 --> 00:46:06,721 Look, I just left Ava's office, and next week, 849 00:46:06,754 --> 00:46:09,138 we gonna find out how much people believe in him 850 00:46:09,171 --> 00:46:10,821 when I'm whoopin' Joe Hendry's ass. 851 00:46:14,855 --> 00:46:17,438 -Sure? -You knockin' Joe Hendry out, huh? 852 00:46:19,338 --> 00:46:21,455 -I like the sound of that. Yeah. -Hmm. 853 00:46:21,488 --> 00:46:23,921 I'll tell you what. You take care of Joe Hendry next week… 854 00:46:23,955 --> 00:46:25,205 Matter of fact… 855 00:46:26,821 --> 00:46:31,404 Y'all take care of Joe Hendry next week, then I'll owe you one. 856 00:46:32,321 --> 00:46:34,321 -Ain't nothing but a thang, dawg. -Yeah! 857 00:46:34,355 --> 00:46:36,171 -I got you! -That's what I'm talking about! 858 00:46:36,205 --> 00:46:37,671 [Trick] You know what I'm saying? 859 00:46:37,705 --> 00:46:40,355 ["Strictly Business" continues] 860 00:46:44,588 --> 00:46:47,371 [Vic] Sounds like we have a showdown taking place next week 861 00:46:47,404 --> 00:46:49,921 but we're about to have one here in moments 862 00:46:51,121 --> 00:46:54,238 for the Heritage Cup Championship. 863 00:46:54,271 --> 00:46:58,838 [solemn rock music playing] 864 00:47:16,654 --> 00:47:19,321 [ring announcer] And his opponent, from Albany, New York, 865 00:47:19,355 --> 00:47:22,521 weighing in at 206 pounds, 866 00:47:22,555 --> 00:47:25,154 the Underboss, 867 00:47:25,188 --> 00:47:29,955 Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo! 868 00:47:30,504 --> 00:47:33,121 [Vic] Uh, Graves, to be fair to Stacks here, 869 00:47:34,571 --> 00:47:37,438 he wasn't prepared for Tony. 870 00:47:37,471 --> 00:47:39,805 He was prepared to face Noam Dar. 871 00:47:39,838 --> 00:47:43,605 How difficult do you think that will be for him to switch any sort of game plan? 872 00:47:43,638 --> 00:47:47,271 [Corey] Why do you feel the need to make excuses for Stacks Lorenzo? 873 00:47:47,305 --> 00:47:49,038 The bell hasn't even rung, Vic. 874 00:47:49,071 --> 00:47:51,221 -[Vic] I'm just saying-- -[Corey] Stacks has been hoping, 875 00:47:51,254 --> 00:47:53,338 dreaming for this moment. 876 00:47:53,371 --> 00:47:58,088 Where he can take down the Don of NXT and move on with his life. 877 00:47:58,121 --> 00:48:00,288 -[Vic] Well-- -[Corey] Get out of the shadow of Tony D, 878 00:48:00,321 --> 00:48:02,971 and become Stacks, the man who stands on his own two feet. 879 00:48:03,004 --> 00:48:04,921 -[Booker] Can I correct you guys? -[Vic] What? 880 00:48:04,955 --> 00:48:07,221 [Booker T] It's Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. 881 00:48:07,254 --> 00:48:08,121 [bell ringing] 882 00:48:08,154 --> 00:48:10,738 Please, let's just give him that much respect tonight. 883 00:48:10,771 --> 00:48:13,321 Can you do that? Can you do that? 884 00:48:13,355 --> 00:48:17,404 [Vic] I'll say this with all due respect, if he was as tough as Graves says he is, 885 00:48:17,438 --> 00:48:19,688 he wouldn't be out here with a goon squad… 886 00:48:19,721 --> 00:48:21,154 [Booker T] What are you talking about? 887 00:48:21,188 --> 00:48:24,521 [Vic] …inside his corner between… 888 00:48:24,555 --> 00:48:26,788 [Corey] Isn't that goon squad that club you belong to online? 889 00:48:26,821 --> 00:48:28,421 [Vic] Let's not start with that, Graves. 890 00:48:28,455 --> 00:48:30,455 [Booker T] It's called a corner. It's called a corner. 891 00:48:30,488 --> 00:48:32,421 -That's what it's called. -[Vic] One. 892 00:48:32,455 --> 00:48:33,538 Not three, one. 893 00:48:33,571 --> 00:48:36,121 [Corey] Here's the deal. You know what I'm excited about? 894 00:48:36,154 --> 00:48:38,004 We're gonna have a clear cut winner. 895 00:48:38,038 --> 00:48:40,205 One of these two men is going to leave here tonight 896 00:48:40,238 --> 00:48:43,688 with a tangible victory and a championship. 897 00:48:43,721 --> 00:48:46,538 The North-- I'm sorry. The Heritage Cup Championship. 898 00:48:46,571 --> 00:48:49,105 They can stop squabbling about by who is in charge, 899 00:48:49,138 --> 00:48:50,321 who calls the shots. 900 00:48:50,355 --> 00:48:51,838 Because let's be honest. 901 00:48:51,871 --> 00:48:56,171 I think the Don of NXT is like being the mayor of your own bedroom, okay? 902 00:48:56,805 --> 00:48:59,305 You gotta win matches. You gotta get what, Book? 903 00:48:59,338 --> 00:49:01,738 -What's this game about? -[Booker T] Championships. 904 00:49:01,771 --> 00:49:04,121 [Corey] And neither of these guys had had either 905 00:49:04,154 --> 00:49:08,004 because they've been so worried about who is in charge of their little club. 906 00:49:09,055 --> 00:49:11,605 [Vic] Who put a battery in your back here in the last few moments? 907 00:49:11,638 --> 00:49:14,254 [Corey] A lot of coffee. I've been a busy man the last 24 hours. 908 00:49:14,288 --> 00:49:16,638 [Vic] …was set to defend the cup but suffered an injury. 909 00:49:16,671 --> 00:49:21,254 Ava made the decision Saturday to have that championship vacated. 910 00:49:21,288 --> 00:49:24,805 And, Booker, it's quite a match-up she made instead. 911 00:49:24,838 --> 00:49:29,071 These two fighting out with just over 90 seconds here in round number one. 912 00:49:29,105 --> 00:49:31,788 [Booker T] Can I say this is more than just about the cup. 913 00:49:31,821 --> 00:49:35,921 This is about going back to the neighborhood with bragging rights. 914 00:49:35,955 --> 00:49:37,588 That's what this is about. 915 00:49:37,621 --> 00:49:40,205 [Vic] Just remember the rules in this six three minute rounds. 916 00:49:40,238 --> 00:49:43,955 [Vic] First one to two decisions, a disqualification ends the match. 917 00:49:43,988 --> 00:49:46,621 There is a rest period in between the rounds. 918 00:49:46,654 --> 00:49:51,688 Tony D'Angelo, very clear with the rules as a former cup champion. 919 00:49:51,721 --> 00:49:53,138 Big belly-to-belly overhead suplex. 920 00:49:53,171 --> 00:49:55,221 [Corey] Book, I say to hell with the neighborhood. 921 00:49:55,254 --> 00:49:56,504 To borrow one of your lines, 922 00:49:56,538 --> 00:49:59,904 This should be about champagne wishes and caviar dreams. 923 00:49:59,938 --> 00:50:03,805 This should be about taking your game, your career to the next level 924 00:50:03,838 --> 00:50:06,488 instead of worrying about… 925 00:50:06,521 --> 00:50:08,254 [Booker T] I agree 100%. 926 00:50:08,288 --> 00:50:12,438 This is Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo's coming out party. 927 00:50:12,471 --> 00:50:14,738 [Vic] How good would it feel for Stacks 928 00:50:15,671 --> 00:50:18,055 to win a championship over Tony D'Angelo. 929 00:50:18,088 --> 00:50:21,504 More so, how good would it feel for D'Angelo 930 00:50:21,538 --> 00:50:25,988 to beat Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, his former underboss? 931 00:50:26,021 --> 00:50:28,705 And Tony held that cup for nearly 100 days, 932 00:50:28,738 --> 00:50:31,088 but might have done more damage to himself 933 00:50:31,121 --> 00:50:34,855 than to Stacks just moments ago as ringside, 934 00:50:34,888 --> 00:50:38,321 the final 40 seconds here of round number one. 935 00:50:39,788 --> 00:50:42,171 And it's starting to break down. 936 00:50:43,838 --> 00:50:46,088 And this is what we thought would happen between these two. 937 00:50:46,121 --> 00:50:47,271 Nice, quick takedown. 938 00:50:47,305 --> 00:50:50,888 Tony D'Angelo right on top, 20 seconds down to 18 now. 939 00:50:51,805 --> 00:50:53,988 I think if it turns into a slugfest, it'll favor Tony. 940 00:50:54,021 --> 00:50:56,654 [Booker T] Come on, ref, do your damn job! 941 00:50:56,688 --> 00:50:59,621 [Vic] And it's a submission hold… by Stacks. 942 00:50:59,654 --> 00:51:02,171 Eight seconds right now. 943 00:51:02,771 --> 00:51:04,588 -[crowd counting down] -Down to five. 944 00:51:04,621 --> 00:51:07,721 Both men still standing toe to toe, center of the ring. 945 00:51:07,754 --> 00:51:10,838 -[bell ringing] -Round number one comes to an end. 946 00:51:11,338 --> 00:51:12,721 [Corey] Get in there, ref. 947 00:51:14,138 --> 00:51:16,071 -[Corey] Oh! -[Vic] That was both men. 948 00:51:16,105 --> 00:51:20,071 Both continuing to slug it out. 949 00:51:20,105 --> 00:51:22,021 But the rules are here 950 00:51:22,055 --> 00:51:26,404 to keep Tony and Stacks disciplined in this match-up. 951 00:51:27,205 --> 00:51:30,671 To keep them focused on the task at hand 952 00:51:30,705 --> 00:51:33,504 and becoming the next Heritage Cup champion. 953 00:51:33,538 --> 00:51:36,838 [Corey] No excuses, no BS, there's got to be a winner. 954 00:51:36,871 --> 00:51:37,904 [bell ringing] 955 00:51:37,938 --> 00:51:41,171 [Vic] Would you agree it is more difficult for Tony to keep his emotions in check? 956 00:51:41,205 --> 00:51:44,838 When I talk about the disqualification… 957 00:51:45,504 --> 00:51:47,888 [Corey] Yeah, I think that's a safe assumption. 958 00:51:47,921 --> 00:51:49,888 And we've seen Tony never afraid to throw hands, 959 00:51:49,921 --> 00:51:51,888 never afraid to get down and dirty. 960 00:51:51,921 --> 00:51:55,105 But I think D'Angelo needs to get past this one, 961 00:51:55,138 --> 00:51:56,721 if he leaves here with the Heritage Cup, 962 00:51:56,754 --> 00:51:58,955 forget about chanting "Lorenzo." 963 00:51:58,988 --> 00:52:00,205 Move on with your life. 964 00:52:00,238 --> 00:52:01,421 [commentators exclaim] 965 00:52:02,921 --> 00:52:05,538 [Booker T] Tony has been betrayed, man. 966 00:52:05,571 --> 00:52:10,971 He can't trust anybody right now. 967 00:52:11,004 --> 00:52:15,138 [Vic] Spear! Crushing the ribs! Into the cover! 968 00:52:15,171 --> 00:52:18,221 And Tony D'Angelo picks up the first decision! 969 00:52:18,254 --> 00:52:20,871 [ring announcer] Tony D'Angelo has scored the first fall. 970 00:52:22,238 --> 00:52:24,738 [Vic] Talk about an immediate impact. 971 00:52:24,771 --> 00:52:26,588 The Don is in control. 972 00:52:26,621 --> 00:52:29,004 Is he walking out with the cup? 973 00:52:34,021 --> 00:52:35,788 [Vic] Score hasn't changed. Round number three, 974 00:52:35,821 --> 00:52:39,388 but we are in the final 20 seconds here of this round. 975 00:52:40,038 --> 00:52:42,738 Tony D'Angelo, now he's on the back foot 976 00:52:42,771 --> 00:52:44,555 after a chop block might have just taken out 977 00:52:44,588 --> 00:52:47,871 one of his legs and now there is a bull's-eye on his body. 978 00:52:47,904 --> 00:52:49,038 [commentators exclaim] 979 00:52:49,071 --> 00:52:51,971 Right to the back, clock goes at four, referee getting into the cover, 980 00:52:52,004 --> 00:52:53,488 is he gonna beat the bell? 981 00:52:54,205 --> 00:52:55,538 -[bell rings] -[Booker T] Man! 982 00:52:55,571 --> 00:52:57,971 [Vic] It is still one-o. 983 00:52:58,004 --> 00:53:00,138 [Corey] That's a heart-breaker for Lorenzo. 984 00:53:00,754 --> 00:53:02,638 -[Booker T] Big shot landed… -[Vic] Hey! 985 00:53:06,221 --> 00:53:08,088 [Vic] Cheap shot after the fact. 986 00:53:08,121 --> 00:53:09,588 But as we are looking around, 987 00:53:10,338 --> 00:53:13,038 I can make fun of Channing Stacks who we brought out here, 988 00:53:13,071 --> 00:53:15,938 there is nobody in the corner of Tony D'Angelo. 989 00:53:22,988 --> 00:53:24,654 -[bell rings] -And just like that, 990 00:53:24,688 --> 00:53:26,138 Stacks right back in, and right now, 991 00:53:26,171 --> 00:53:29,438 Tony has to really dig deep to put this away. 992 00:53:29,471 --> 00:53:32,238 [Corey] And I do have a level of respect for the fact 993 00:53:32,271 --> 00:53:34,471 that D'Angelo is out here all on his own… 994 00:53:34,504 --> 00:53:36,738 -[Vic] The knee, the knee, the knee! -[Corey] Uh-oh. 995 00:53:36,771 --> 00:53:40,004 [Vic] The knee came out. Shoulders down. 996 00:53:40,955 --> 00:53:42,754 -[bell ringing] -Stacks has tied it up. 997 00:53:43,455 --> 00:53:46,538 [ring announcer] Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo has scored the second fall. 998 00:53:47,738 --> 00:53:49,921 [Corey] How much damage is done to the knee? 999 00:53:51,488 --> 00:53:53,254 [Vic] D'Angelo wasn't even able to use it 1000 00:53:53,288 --> 00:53:56,654 to post up and power Lorenzo up into the air. 1001 00:53:56,688 --> 00:53:58,955 This does not look good for the Don. 1002 00:54:01,004 --> 00:54:04,438 There's Luca Crusifino. 1003 00:54:06,355 --> 00:54:09,321 I don't know if this is someone the Don wants to see in his corner. 1004 00:54:09,355 --> 00:54:10,871 [Booker T] Can you trust him? 1005 00:54:10,904 --> 00:54:12,471 I'm on your side, Tony. You gotta trust me. 1006 00:54:13,305 --> 00:54:15,555 You can trust me, Tony. I'm all here for you. 1007 00:54:16,188 --> 00:54:17,171 Come on, T. 1008 00:54:18,221 --> 00:54:19,355 -Lock in, tony. -[bell ringing] 1009 00:54:19,388 --> 00:54:23,188 [Vic] I don't think Tony D'Angelo has any other choice but to trust. 1010 00:54:23,221 --> 00:54:26,338 [Corey] And look at Lorenzo now, look at this submission. 1011 00:54:26,371 --> 00:54:29,088 [Vic] Looking for maybe an Indian deadlock of sorts. 1012 00:54:29,121 --> 00:54:32,504 [Corey] Modified, absolutely. Very, very painful. 1013 00:54:32,538 --> 00:54:34,805 A lot of pressure on the knee of D'Angelo. 1014 00:54:34,838 --> 00:54:36,888 This went down before the break. 1015 00:54:38,538 --> 00:54:40,738 Channing Lorenzo's associates 1016 00:54:42,305 --> 00:54:44,855 taking out the knee of D'Angelo and it has… 1017 00:54:45,488 --> 00:54:47,538 [Vic] Six three minutes rounds, 1018 00:54:47,571 --> 00:54:49,671 we're in round number five, we are tied at one. 1019 00:54:49,705 --> 00:54:52,438 First 30 seconds of the clock. 1020 00:54:52,471 --> 00:54:55,471 Tony D'Angelo is wounded. 1021 00:54:55,504 --> 00:54:57,904 He is battle tested, yes, 1022 00:54:57,938 --> 00:55:00,571 in this sort of match as a former champion. 1023 00:55:00,605 --> 00:55:04,305 But right now almost… for a lack of a better word here is clipped. 1024 00:55:04,338 --> 00:55:08,171 And Stacks Lorenzo has to make the most of the opportunity. 1025 00:55:08,205 --> 00:55:10,138 [Corey] And this is where you find out-- Oh! 1026 00:55:10,171 --> 00:55:12,038 Who belongs and who doesn't. 1027 00:55:12,071 --> 00:55:15,654 [Corey] Tony D'Angelo only has himself to rely on. 1028 00:55:15,688 --> 00:55:19,138 Right now the Don is standing strong and fighting through the pain. 1029 00:55:20,038 --> 00:55:21,904 You're dead to me, Stacks. 1030 00:55:21,938 --> 00:55:25,205 [Vic] I'll ask you, Book. Would you trust Luca? 1031 00:55:26,738 --> 00:55:30,721 [Booker T] I wouldn't trust anybody right now. 1032 00:55:30,754 --> 00:55:34,071 DTA. That's the motto right now. 1033 00:55:34,105 --> 00:55:35,904 Tony D'Angelo. 1034 00:55:35,938 --> 00:55:38,971 [Vic] Oh! And again, referee is distracted. 1035 00:55:39,004 --> 00:55:43,338 And in comes Luca Crusifino, protecting the Don. 1036 00:55:44,738 --> 00:55:47,004 That was at the back of D'Angelo. 1037 00:55:47,038 --> 00:55:48,721 The official didn't see it. 1038 00:55:50,088 --> 00:55:51,771 Was that… There's no way. 1039 00:55:51,805 --> 00:55:53,588 [Corey] Knee to the back of the neck! 1040 00:55:54,238 --> 00:55:55,305 [Vic] The Don is out. 1041 00:55:56,455 --> 00:55:58,638 Turned his body over and Stacks… 1042 00:55:58,671 --> 00:56:00,638 -[Corey] Oh, my… -[bell rings] 1043 00:56:03,105 --> 00:56:04,855 [ring announcer] Here is your winner 1044 00:56:04,888 --> 00:56:11,338 And the new NXT Heritage Cup champion, 1045 00:56:11,371 --> 00:56:16,371 Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo! 1046 00:56:16,404 --> 00:56:18,404 -[hip-hop song playing] -Whoo! 1047 00:56:19,971 --> 00:56:21,588 ♪ Love for me But no love for you ♪ 1048 00:56:23,754 --> 00:56:27,771 [Shawn] And you see a thunderous spear from the Don 1049 00:56:27,805 --> 00:56:30,355 nearly cutting Lorenzo in half. 1050 00:56:32,388 --> 00:56:34,871 [Vic] And the former underboss, as you said, 1051 00:56:34,904 --> 00:56:38,321 would take advantage of the injury to the knee inside cradle, 1052 00:56:38,355 --> 00:56:39,988 wrapped up D'Angelo tight. 1053 00:56:40,855 --> 00:56:45,871 And in the closing moments, Crucifino, intentionally or otherwise, 1054 00:56:45,904 --> 00:56:50,121 with a bucket to the lower back of Tony D. 1055 00:56:50,154 --> 00:56:54,421 Running knee strike to the back of the Don. 1056 00:56:55,438 --> 00:56:58,171 -And staying gold… -[bell dinging] 1057 00:56:58,205 --> 00:56:59,638 …Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. 1058 00:57:00,421 --> 00:57:04,821 No way. That was on purpose, but it doesn't matter, 1059 00:57:04,855 --> 00:57:07,871 'cause we have a brand new Heritage Cup champion. 1060 00:57:10,171 --> 00:57:12,205 [hip-hop song playing] 1061 00:57:20,171 --> 00:57:22,955 Tony D'Angelo has had enough. 1062 00:57:31,004 --> 00:57:35,671 Last week you ruined Blake Monroe's contract signing by putting the glamour 1063 00:57:35,705 --> 00:57:36,771 through a table. 1064 00:57:37,488 --> 00:57:40,988 Blake Monroe. Really thought she was gonna walk into 1065 00:57:41,021 --> 00:57:44,171 the deepest women's division and go straight to the top? 1066 00:57:44,205 --> 00:57:45,488 Absolutely not. 1067 00:57:45,521 --> 00:57:48,838 Last week Blake learned exactly where her position is on this roster 1068 00:57:48,871 --> 00:57:50,188 and that is at our feet. 1069 00:57:51,154 --> 00:57:55,555 Was our fun little way of welcoming Blake to our division. 1070 00:57:55,588 --> 00:57:57,538 She says glamour is forever, 1071 00:57:57,571 --> 00:58:01,088 but the only thing that's forever around here is Fatal Influence's control 1072 00:58:01,121 --> 00:58:04,638 over this division and this NXT Women's Championship. 1073 00:58:04,671 --> 00:58:07,188 Well, speaking of championship, what are your thoughts on 1074 00:58:07,221 --> 00:58:11,205 the Fatal Four way that's happening tonight to determine your challenger 1075 00:58:11,238 --> 00:58:14,438 -at Evolution? -Evolution is a historic event. 1076 00:58:14,471 --> 00:58:17,688 I remember watching the first Evolution thinking if there was ever gonna be 1077 00:58:17,721 --> 00:58:21,371 another one, I was gonna make damn sure that I was on it. 1078 00:58:21,404 --> 00:58:23,388 And look where we are today. 1079 00:58:23,421 --> 00:58:27,571 As for tonight, we'll be out there to see who's the lucky person to get 1080 00:58:27,605 --> 00:58:28,555 their hand raised. 1081 00:58:29,138 --> 00:58:31,738 But one thing's for sure, they won't be getting 1082 00:58:31,771 --> 00:58:34,338 their hand raised in Atlanta. That'll be me. 1083 00:58:34,988 --> 00:58:35,821 Let's go. 1084 00:58:38,571 --> 00:58:42,888 [Vic] Well, there is the juggernaut Jordynne Grace getting ready for battle. 1085 00:58:42,921 --> 00:58:44,705 Will she be the one to head to Atlanta? 1086 00:58:45,205 --> 00:58:48,438 We find out in our main event next. 1087 00:58:52,305 --> 00:58:54,904 A grown ass woman, adulting is hard as you guys 1088 00:58:54,938 --> 00:58:57,321 are realizing on LFG, and everybody sucks. 1089 00:58:57,355 --> 00:58:59,988 Last week, I tapped Jade out, or at least I thought I did. 1090 00:59:00,021 --> 00:59:02,455 I had her like, I thought I tapped her out. 1091 00:59:02,488 --> 00:59:05,305 And honestly, I don't even think it matters anymore what's right or wrong. 1092 00:59:05,338 --> 00:59:06,538 -It doesn't. -Yeah. 1093 00:59:07,288 --> 00:59:10,588 To be such a grown ass woman, you sure know how to get played 1094 00:59:10,621 --> 00:59:11,455 like a fiddle. 1095 00:59:12,105 --> 00:59:15,004 Wow, you just got here and already have a mouth on you. 1096 00:59:15,038 --> 00:59:18,388 -Congrats, you don't know me. -Thea, calm down, sweet cheeks. 1097 00:59:18,421 --> 00:59:21,004 I've watched you and I realize you haven't changed a bit. 1098 00:59:21,038 --> 00:59:22,705 But I'll be sure to learn from your mistakes 1099 00:59:22,738 --> 00:59:25,438 -and just blow right past you. -Okay, well, if you wanna go figure 1100 00:59:25,471 --> 00:59:28,805 -that out, we can. -[exclaims] Uh-uh, if y'all got a problem, 1101 00:59:28,838 --> 00:59:32,805 save all of this and solve it later. Because I have a fatal four-way match. 1102 00:59:32,838 --> 00:59:36,921 And, ladies, watch how the Bougie Bully gets things done. 1103 00:59:42,271 --> 00:59:46,288 Ethan, Ethan, what the hell was that? 1104 00:59:46,921 --> 00:59:49,754 Well, that was Ricky Saints being Ricky Saints 1105 00:59:49,788 --> 00:59:52,188 and getting exactly what Ricky Saints deserves. 1106 00:59:52,221 --> 00:59:53,921 -Boss. -What? 1107 00:59:53,955 --> 00:59:56,654 Honestly, I've been trying my best to be on my best behavior for you, 1108 00:59:56,688 --> 00:59:59,404 but this man keeps pushing my buttons every single week. 1109 00:59:59,438 --> 01:00:02,738 Best behavior, that's your best behavior, Ethan? 1110 01:00:02,771 --> 01:00:07,254 -That's pathetic, and I'm sick of this. -I'm sick of this too. 1111 01:00:07,288 --> 01:00:09,788 You can help us with both of our problems, it'd be great. 1112 01:00:09,821 --> 01:00:13,504 All you have to do is make sure that Ricky Saints stays very, 1113 01:00:13,538 --> 01:00:17,171 very, very far away from "All Ego" Ethan Page and we'll never have to deal 1114 01:00:17,205 --> 01:00:19,688 -with this issue ever again. -Yeah, I'm sure you'd love that, huh? 1115 01:00:19,721 --> 01:00:23,555 -I would. That's why I suggested it. -Ethan, don't piss me off. 1116 01:00:24,205 --> 01:00:27,671 You and Ricky are actually required to be in my office next week. 1117 01:00:27,705 --> 01:00:31,455 -Wait, for what? For what? -Because you're both the problem, 1118 01:00:31,488 --> 01:00:34,254 -and you're gonna settle it. -You know what? 1119 01:00:34,288 --> 01:00:35,855 -We can settle it. -Great. 1120 01:00:35,888 --> 01:00:37,738 We're gonna settle it on my terms, though. 1121 01:00:38,338 --> 01:00:41,338 -Siri, text Vanity Project. -Oh, support group. 1122 01:00:41,371 --> 01:00:42,504 Boys, I'm gonna need that. 1123 01:00:42,538 --> 01:00:44,955 [objects clattering] 1124 01:00:44,988 --> 01:00:46,754 Hey, hey! 1125 01:00:46,788 --> 01:00:48,088 What the hell? 1126 01:00:48,121 --> 01:00:50,254 -What happened, what happened? -You okay? 1127 01:00:50,288 --> 01:00:52,138 -You all right? -Can we get some help? 1128 01:00:52,171 --> 01:00:54,605 -Did you see him? Did you see him? -Come on, man, did you see him? 1129 01:00:54,638 --> 01:00:57,555 Ava certainly has her hands full. There is chaos going on backstage. 1130 01:00:57,588 --> 01:01:00,388 Well, you could say that. Once again, I would not wanna be 1131 01:01:00,421 --> 01:01:02,021 our general manager, Ava. 1132 01:01:02,055 --> 01:01:06,638 But I understand right now that Sarah Schreiber is standing by. 1133 01:01:06,671 --> 01:01:08,504 ♪ I won't remember you, I won't remember you ♪ 1134 01:01:08,538 --> 01:01:10,671 ♪ A million dollars from now ♪ 1135 01:01:10,705 --> 01:01:13,688 Joe Hendry, it is good to have you back here at NXT. 1136 01:01:13,721 --> 01:01:16,671 -It's great to be back. -Yes, the last time we saw you 1137 01:01:16,705 --> 01:01:21,338 was at Battleground where you lost the TNA world title to Trick Williams. 1138 01:01:21,371 --> 01:01:25,738 That is a night that I think about every single day of my life. 1139 01:01:25,771 --> 01:01:30,471 But I can't change the past, although I can control the future. 1140 01:01:30,504 --> 01:01:35,488 And that future is TNA Slammiversary, when I get my chance to regain 1141 01:01:35,521 --> 01:01:38,055 the TNA world title from Trick Williams. 1142 01:01:38,088 --> 01:01:42,205 Trick has made himself very comfortable showing up in TNA whenever he wants. 1143 01:01:42,238 --> 01:01:47,555 So I thought, why not return the favor and I'll show up in NXT whenever I want. 1144 01:01:47,588 --> 01:01:52,888 And we will see you go against Wesley one on one next week here at NXT. 1145 01:01:52,921 --> 01:01:56,321 Wes is a superstar who cut his teeth in TNA, 1146 01:01:56,355 --> 01:01:58,955 but it seems like he's forgotten where he came from. 1147 01:01:58,988 --> 01:02:02,121 But don't worry, because I will remind him. 1148 01:02:02,154 --> 01:02:08,171 Because he's gonna face 252 pounds of pure motivation, a man on a mission, 1149 01:02:08,205 --> 01:02:12,221 the next TNA World Champion. 1150 01:02:13,055 --> 01:02:14,805 Thanks so much, it's good to have you back. 1151 01:02:16,004 --> 01:02:18,688 [Vic] Joe Hendry focused as ever, 1152 01:02:18,721 --> 01:02:22,921 but it's time to find out who's headed to Atlanta. 1153 01:02:24,388 --> 01:02:25,721 [bell dinging] 1154 01:02:25,754 --> 01:02:29,971 [announcer] The following is a fatal four way. 1155 01:02:31,338 --> 01:02:34,421 NXT Women's Champion, 1156 01:02:34,455 --> 01:02:39,421 number one contenders match. 1157 01:02:39,455 --> 01:02:44,088 Introducing first from Port St. Lucie, Florida, 1158 01:02:44,121 --> 01:02:47,688 Jaida Parker. 1159 01:02:47,721 --> 01:02:50,471 ♪ Bad habits it don't matter what I said now ♪ 1160 01:02:50,504 --> 01:02:53,221 ♪ Gorgeous, gorgeous girls Always get it in the end ♪ 1161 01:02:53,254 --> 01:02:56,438 ♪ Got diamonds on my neck Got diamonds on my wrist ♪ 1162 01:02:56,471 --> 01:03:00,455 ♪ Looking at me in the… Girl gonna drop ♪ 1163 01:03:00,488 --> 01:03:03,055 ♪ Gotta let 'em know Yeah ♪ 1164 01:03:05,654 --> 01:03:08,254 [man on speaker] Truth will ultimately prevail. 1165 01:03:09,821 --> 01:03:13,188 But there's pain bringing it to light. 1166 01:03:30,705 --> 01:03:33,071 [announcer] Accompanied by Tatum Paxley, 1167 01:03:33,105 --> 01:03:39,021 representing The Culling, Izzi Dame. 1168 01:03:39,055 --> 01:03:44,138 There is no steel chair in hand, but certainly a new friend 1169 01:03:44,171 --> 01:03:46,821 in tow for Izzi Dame. 1170 01:03:48,488 --> 01:03:52,121 [Vic] The Culling quickly becoming the island of misfit toys, 1171 01:03:52,154 --> 01:03:55,338 and let's be honest, Tatum Paxley fits right in. 1172 01:03:57,588 --> 01:04:03,154 Which one of these four women are gonna be headed to Atlanta? 1173 01:04:03,188 --> 01:04:05,271 Final four-way next. 1174 01:04:08,471 --> 01:04:10,004 [band music playing] 1175 01:04:31,288 --> 01:04:33,521 Class, I want to address something from last week. 1176 01:04:34,088 --> 01:04:37,088 Kale, this is to you and this is new for me, 1177 01:04:38,488 --> 01:04:41,771 but what I said was 100% fact. 1178 01:04:41,805 --> 01:04:45,688 At Chase University, the toughest road creates champions, 1179 01:04:46,238 --> 01:04:49,638 so I stand by it. Y'all need to toughen the [bleep] up. 1180 01:04:49,671 --> 01:04:51,771 [all cheering] 1181 01:04:52,855 --> 01:04:54,338 Nah. You know what? 1182 01:04:54,371 --> 01:04:57,221 Mr. Chase, you're tripping if you think you can talk to us like that, 1183 01:04:57,254 --> 01:04:58,938 create a toxic environment in here. 1184 01:04:58,971 --> 01:05:02,071 Uriah, who the [bleep] do you think you are? 1185 01:05:02,105 --> 01:05:06,338 This attitude is what built the foundation of Chase University, 1186 01:05:06,371 --> 01:05:10,621 the same university, remind you, that you two wanted to be part of. 1187 01:05:10,654 --> 01:05:14,555 Respect the fact I know what I am doing, this is my university. 1188 01:05:14,588 --> 01:05:17,705 That's the attitude that built the university. 1189 01:05:24,021 --> 01:05:25,621 And it's also what destroyed it. 1190 01:05:30,154 --> 01:05:32,455 Man, I thought it was gonna be different this time. 1191 01:05:32,488 --> 01:05:36,221 I know, I can't believe I called out for him to open this place back up. 1192 01:05:37,588 --> 01:05:39,555 [man] Hey! Mr. Chase! 1193 01:05:42,805 --> 01:05:45,421 [Vic] Well, we saw some carnage earlier between these two 1194 01:05:45,455 --> 01:05:47,321 and we better get reinforcements 1195 01:05:47,355 --> 01:05:51,121 because next week, Inamura will face Jasper Troy 1196 01:05:51,154 --> 01:05:54,171 and the winner will face Oba Femi 1197 01:05:54,205 --> 01:05:58,388 for the NXT Championship at the great American Bash. 1198 01:05:58,421 --> 01:06:03,071 Huge number one contenders match next week on NXT. 1199 01:06:03,105 --> 01:06:06,055 [Corey] After being disrespected backstage earlier tonight, 1200 01:06:06,088 --> 01:06:08,621 Myles Borne has the opportunity 1201 01:06:08,654 --> 01:06:13,388 to shut Lexis King up personally and permanently. 1202 01:06:13,421 --> 01:06:15,838 Borne, King, one-on-one. 1203 01:06:15,871 --> 01:06:17,938 [Vic] And as we just learned moments ago, 1204 01:06:17,971 --> 01:06:21,221 Wes Lee will look to take care of Trick's business 1205 01:06:21,254 --> 01:06:24,571 when he faces TNA wrestler Joe Hendry 1206 01:06:24,605 --> 01:06:30,805 who said he's gonna show up whenever he pleases here in NXT. 1207 01:06:34,205 --> 01:06:36,138 ["Get It Girl" playing] 1208 01:06:36,171 --> 01:06:41,021 [announcer] From Atlanta, Georgia, Lash Legend! 1209 01:06:41,671 --> 01:06:47,771 [Vic] Booker, are we on the cusp of seeing Lash start to become a legend? 1210 01:06:47,805 --> 01:06:52,221 [Booker T] Talking about crashing that glass ceiling, 1211 01:06:52,254 --> 01:06:56,671 Lash Legend, she's about to blow up, baby. 1212 01:06:56,705 --> 01:06:58,538 Oh, yes, man. 1213 01:06:58,571 --> 01:07:03,038 [Vic] The Bougie Bully trying to become the number one contender 1214 01:07:03,071 --> 01:07:06,654 to the NXT Women's Championship. 1215 01:07:07,821 --> 01:07:09,688 [man] It's not over until I win. 1216 01:07:16,055 --> 01:07:18,138 ["Certified Strong" playing] 1217 01:07:20,738 --> 01:07:22,038 [announcer] And their opponent, 1218 01:07:22,071 --> 01:07:25,955 from Austin, Texas, Jordynne Grace. 1219 01:07:25,988 --> 01:07:28,071 Hey, you better start dancing. 1220 01:07:28,105 --> 01:07:30,855 [Vic] Will Jordynne Grace be the one? 1221 01:07:31,588 --> 01:07:35,738 Which of these four women will have a golden opportunity 1222 01:07:35,771 --> 01:07:39,021 at WWE Evolution? 1223 01:07:59,971 --> 01:08:02,138 [Vic] We see the four women in the ring. 1224 01:08:03,221 --> 01:08:07,538 Izzi Dame, Jaida Parker, Lash Legend and of course, 1225 01:08:07,571 --> 01:08:10,904 -that woman right there, Jordynne Grace. -[bell dings] 1226 01:08:10,938 --> 01:08:12,955 And all four women right now slugging it out. 1227 01:08:12,988 --> 01:08:15,021 Tatum Baxley is on the outside. 1228 01:08:16,388 --> 01:08:18,788 Who is gonna head to Atlanta? 1229 01:08:18,821 --> 01:08:21,688 These four women have a golden opportunity in front of 'em. 1230 01:08:21,721 --> 01:08:26,438 They all won Evolution eliminators last week to punch their ticket 1231 01:08:26,471 --> 01:08:30,471 to this matchup and this is final Evolution eliminator 1232 01:08:30,505 --> 01:08:31,988 because they can only be one 1233 01:08:32,021 --> 01:08:34,604 and the winner will face the woman in the middle, Jacy Jayne 1234 01:08:34,638 --> 01:08:38,188 of Fatal Influence, for the NXT Women's Championship in Atlanta. 1235 01:08:38,221 --> 01:08:42,021 Booker, what is the key to winning a four-way matchup? 1236 01:08:42,054 --> 01:08:44,671 [Booker T] In a match-up like this, I gotta say timing. 1237 01:08:44,705 --> 01:08:46,838 Being in the right place at the right time. 1238 01:08:46,871 --> 01:08:48,721 Keeping your head on a swivel. 1239 01:08:48,755 --> 01:08:51,988 And a little bit of luck, a little bit of luck comes into play. 1240 01:08:53,471 --> 01:08:55,388 -[yells] -[crowd exclaims] 1241 01:08:56,488 --> 01:09:00,571 [Vic] Graves, is there anyone who stands out among this field of four? 1242 01:09:00,604 --> 01:09:03,804 [Corey] Physically speaking, you've got to keep your eyes on Lash Legend, 1243 01:09:03,838 --> 01:09:07,388 This woman has the athleticism, she has the power, she has the attitude. 1244 01:09:07,421 --> 01:09:10,421 And Lash has on many occasions, come within an eyelash, 1245 01:09:10,455 --> 01:09:12,821 no pun intended, of being great. 1246 01:09:12,854 --> 01:09:14,521 Of reaching that next level. 1247 01:09:14,554 --> 01:09:17,821 Personally, I think tonight could be massive for Jaida Parker. 1248 01:09:17,854 --> 01:09:21,138 I think Jaida's been simmering just under the surface for just long enough. 1249 01:09:21,171 --> 01:09:22,588 Tonight, she blows up. 1250 01:09:22,621 --> 01:09:26,071 [Vic] The superstar getting pinfall or submission will win. 1251 01:09:26,104 --> 01:09:31,188 And now, take a look at this showdown, two of the most powerful women in NXT. 1252 01:09:32,571 --> 01:09:34,971 And Lash showcasing power early on. 1253 01:09:35,005 --> 01:09:38,404 Izzi turning Lash around, now it's Izzi showcasing some strength. 1254 01:09:38,438 --> 01:09:40,654 -[Corey exclaims] -[Booker T] Oh, man. 1255 01:09:40,688 --> 01:09:42,521 -[Vic] My word. -[Booker T] Oh, yeah! 1256 01:09:42,554 --> 01:09:44,688 Fight! Fight! 1257 01:09:46,221 --> 01:09:48,571 [Vic] None of these women have held a title at NXT. 1258 01:09:49,188 --> 01:09:52,338 That certainly could change after Evolution. 1259 01:09:52,371 --> 01:09:54,904 And Lash Legend cleaning house. 1260 01:09:54,938 --> 01:09:58,171 [Booker T] Beautiful misdirection there from Lash Legend. 1261 01:09:58,205 --> 01:10:00,105 [Corey] Jordynne Grace trying to capitalize. 1262 01:10:00,138 --> 01:10:02,554 -And Lash said-- Oh! -[Booker T] too much power. 1263 01:10:03,321 --> 01:10:05,955 [Vic] How major is it though for any of these women 1264 01:10:05,988 --> 01:10:09,721 to have a championship match at an event like Evolution. 1265 01:10:09,755 --> 01:10:14,088 [Booker T] This is a shot for a shot at Evolution, for the title, man. 1266 01:10:14,121 --> 01:10:17,471 For the gold. This is huge any way you look at it, man. 1267 01:10:17,505 --> 01:10:19,105 [Corey] History on multiple levels. 1268 01:10:19,138 --> 01:10:21,688 Not only do you become the NXT women's champion, 1269 01:10:21,721 --> 01:10:24,871 the champion of the hottest women's division in the game these days, 1270 01:10:24,905 --> 01:10:27,888 you do it at an event where history will be made 1271 01:10:27,921 --> 01:10:31,538 like Evolution. The importance cannot be overstated. 1272 01:10:32,138 --> 01:10:34,888 And look at this. Fisherman suplex by Grace. 1273 01:10:34,921 --> 01:10:36,471 [Vic] Cover. And oh. 1274 01:10:36,505 --> 01:10:39,288 Saved the matchup and a championship opportunity 1275 01:10:39,321 --> 01:10:41,338 is Izzi Dame and Graves, is Dame 1276 01:10:41,371 --> 01:10:45,188 the woman people are talking the least about heading into this match-up? 1277 01:10:45,221 --> 01:10:48,971 [Corey] I think Izzi Dame could be the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing 1278 01:10:49,005 --> 01:10:50,588 when it comes to this situation. 1279 01:10:50,621 --> 01:10:54,238 You know, Shawn Spears has done most of the talking recently, 1280 01:10:54,271 --> 01:10:57,821 but Izzi Dame, she's got a plan. She always has a plan. 1281 01:10:57,855 --> 01:11:00,488 [Booker T] Yeah. Izzi's coming out to put a new one over Zaria 1282 01:11:00,521 --> 01:11:01,988 and Zaria's a powerhouse. 1283 01:11:02,021 --> 01:11:04,521 So you've gotta know she can win this matchup. 1284 01:11:04,554 --> 01:11:08,205 [Vic] Now there's Lash Legend breaking the count. 1285 01:11:08,238 --> 01:11:11,521 [Corey] It seems like we are perpetually having a conversation about 1286 01:11:11,554 --> 01:11:13,005 -Jordynne Grace. -[Vic] Whoa. 1287 01:11:13,038 --> 01:11:14,838 [Corey] Miss Parker from the top! 1288 01:11:15,721 --> 01:11:17,804 [Vic] And the importance of this opportunity. 1289 01:11:17,838 --> 01:11:20,388 Another in a series where Jordynne Grace-- 1290 01:11:20,421 --> 01:11:22,038 We know how impressive Jordynne was 1291 01:11:22,071 --> 01:11:23,971 when she burst on the scene here at NXT. 1292 01:11:24,005 --> 01:11:28,071 [Corey] We know what she did to get her to the big leagues here in NXT. 1293 01:11:28,105 --> 01:11:33,038 [Vic] Floorbuster by Parker. Graves, Ms. Parker appears to be as zoned in 1294 01:11:33,071 --> 01:11:35,054 -as ever. -[Booker T] Oh, baby. 1295 01:11:35,088 --> 01:11:37,054 Wait a minute. [indistinct] 1296 01:11:37,088 --> 01:11:39,221 -[Vic] Hey! -[Booker T] Yeah. 1297 01:11:41,105 --> 01:11:43,238 [Vic] She might be zoning but that was as close as ever. 1298 01:11:43,271 --> 01:11:47,421 Now, Jordynne Grace taking flight. 1299 01:11:47,455 --> 01:11:50,121 Gotta pull out some new tricks, Graves. 1300 01:11:50,155 --> 01:11:51,738 And there is some strength. 1301 01:11:51,771 --> 01:11:54,871 [Booker T] Talking about A.S.H… Oh, man. 1302 01:11:55,455 --> 01:11:58,005 Bye-bye! Bye-bye! 1303 01:11:58,038 --> 01:12:01,155 [Vic] The only woman standing is Jaida Parker. 1304 01:12:01,188 --> 01:12:04,655 [crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT! 1305 01:12:04,688 --> 01:12:06,905 NXT! NXT! 1306 01:12:06,938 --> 01:12:10,471 Izzi stopping Parker's momentum for a moment. 1307 01:12:10,505 --> 01:12:14,054 And it's now Izzi Dame who has… There's Tatum Paxley on the outside. 1308 01:12:14,088 --> 01:12:16,605 Official saw Tatum. There's no disqualifications. 1309 01:12:16,638 --> 01:12:19,655 Perhaps he was getting into some doubts earlier. Parker from behind. 1310 01:12:19,688 --> 01:12:20,788 Near fall. 1311 01:12:20,821 --> 01:12:24,138 Jaida puts the punch in her ticket to Atlanta. 1312 01:12:26,855 --> 01:12:28,105 Sol and Zoey… 1313 01:12:29,488 --> 01:12:31,538 [crowd cheering] 1314 01:12:31,571 --> 01:12:33,405 Tatum trying to hold on. 1315 01:12:33,438 --> 01:12:36,804 Sol and Zoey, they're carrying Tatum away. 1316 01:12:36,838 --> 01:12:38,455 Who's going to Atlanta? 1317 01:12:41,221 --> 01:12:44,804 What a main event this has been here on NXT, and again, 1318 01:12:44,838 --> 01:12:48,271 one of these women will head to Evolution. 1319 01:12:48,304 --> 01:12:49,855 [Booker T] Wait a minute. 1320 01:12:54,838 --> 01:12:56,988 Here we go, baby! 1321 01:12:57,021 --> 01:12:58,405 Are we goin' to see it? 1322 01:12:58,438 --> 01:13:00,171 Is she gonna do it? 1323 01:13:00,205 --> 01:13:03,338 Oh, yes! Step it up, baby. 1324 01:13:03,371 --> 01:13:04,705 [Corey] Oh, double up. 1325 01:13:04,738 --> 01:13:06,871 Oh! One for Miss Grace. 1326 01:13:06,905 --> 01:13:09,655 [Booker T] Double up. Double up. 1327 01:13:09,688 --> 01:13:13,405 One time. Blow your mind, baby. Oh, yes! 1328 01:13:14,471 --> 01:13:16,505 Like tigers, man. 1329 01:13:16,538 --> 01:13:19,255 [Vic] Is it Jaida Parker who's gonna head to… 1330 01:13:19,288 --> 01:13:22,855 There's Lash. Lash getting Miss Parker hoisted up. 1331 01:13:24,105 --> 01:13:25,455 Does Jaida have the strength? 1332 01:13:26,554 --> 01:13:28,655 [Corey] She sure does! 1333 01:13:28,688 --> 01:13:30,505 [Vic] And now Jaida's in control. 1334 01:13:30,538 --> 01:13:32,888 Again, the winner of this Fatal 4-Way Match 1335 01:13:32,921 --> 01:13:35,304 will face the woman in the middle, Jacy Jayne, 1336 01:13:35,338 --> 01:13:38,621 at Evolution, first time in seven years in Atlanta. 1337 01:13:38,655 --> 01:13:42,554 The night after Great American Bash. and Saturday night's main event. 1338 01:13:43,988 --> 01:13:46,888 [Booker T] We need to get somebody on Jaida Parker. 1339 01:13:46,921 --> 01:13:49,621 [Vic] Might be Izzi Dame. At last, breaking it up. 1340 01:13:49,655 --> 01:13:52,338 [Corey] I mean, Book, if I'm forced to make a pick, 1341 01:13:52,371 --> 01:13:54,054 I can't bet against Lash Legend. 1342 01:13:54,588 --> 01:13:57,538 [Booker T] It's so hard to bet against any of these ladies. 1343 01:13:58,088 --> 01:14:01,554 Like I said, this is a shot for a shot at Evolution. 1344 01:14:02,855 --> 01:14:05,105 [crowd chanting "This is awesome"] 1345 01:14:05,138 --> 01:14:08,471 [Vic] NXT Universe rallying behind all four of these women. 1346 01:14:08,505 --> 01:14:11,821 -[Corey] Oh, baby. -[Vic] As the women taking center stage 1347 01:14:11,855 --> 01:14:14,638 in the main event here tonight… 1348 01:14:14,671 --> 01:14:16,205 Look at Lash. 1349 01:14:16,238 --> 01:14:18,071 [Booker T] Lash Legend. 1350 01:14:18,105 --> 01:14:20,705 [Corey] That is game-changing power. 1351 01:14:20,738 --> 01:14:24,038 [Vic] And now just using Jaida to wipe out Dame. 1352 01:14:24,071 --> 01:14:25,421 Tossing Parker. 1353 01:14:25,455 --> 01:14:28,121 And this is what you were just talking about, Graves. 1354 01:14:28,155 --> 01:14:31,738 Lash, trying to fall into the cover, hook of the leg, to go to Atlanta. 1355 01:14:31,771 --> 01:14:35,005 And Jaida just getting that right shoulder up. 1356 01:14:35,038 --> 01:14:36,605 Heading towards Garce. 1357 01:14:36,638 --> 01:14:40,304 [Corey] Jordynne has the experience. Jordynne has a great deal of power. 1358 01:14:40,338 --> 01:14:43,554 I don't even know if Jordynne's ever encountered anything quite like Legend. 1359 01:14:43,588 --> 01:14:46,821 [Vic] Grace was the final woman to qualify last week. 1360 01:14:46,855 --> 01:14:48,938 Paxley! Right to the spine. 1361 01:14:49,771 --> 01:14:52,188 All eyes on the deepest women's division 1362 01:14:52,221 --> 01:14:55,655 is Parker with a vicious right hand. 1363 01:14:55,688 --> 01:14:58,688 [Booker T] Jordynne Grace is in a bad, bad position. 1364 01:14:58,721 --> 01:15:00,771 [continues indistinctly] 1365 01:15:02,388 --> 01:15:05,871 [Vic] Jaida trying to fight. Lash intervening. 1366 01:15:05,905 --> 01:15:07,888 Looking around, I don't even see Izzi. 1367 01:15:07,921 --> 01:15:09,921 But what I do see 1368 01:15:09,955 --> 01:15:12,405 is a precarious position for Jaida Parker, 1369 01:15:12,438 --> 01:15:15,321 who's trying to take down Lash. 1370 01:15:15,355 --> 01:15:16,955 Can she do it? 1371 01:15:16,988 --> 01:15:19,471 -[Corey] Wow! -[Vic] Unable. 1372 01:15:19,505 --> 01:15:21,238 But wait a minute. 1373 01:15:21,271 --> 01:15:26,105 Jordynne, cover. Jaida, Izzi… 1374 01:15:26,688 --> 01:15:31,071 [chuckling] All these women showing up, Book, and showing out. 1375 01:15:31,105 --> 01:15:33,405 [Booker T] Izzi Dame there, in the nick of time 1376 01:15:33,438 --> 01:15:36,538 saving her one and only perhaps opportunity 1377 01:15:36,571 --> 01:15:38,471 for championship glory, man. 1378 01:15:38,505 --> 01:15:39,605 You gotta love it. 1379 01:15:39,638 --> 01:15:42,721 [Vic] I wonder what's going through the mind of Jacy Jayne. 1380 01:15:42,755 --> 01:15:46,571 I couldn't imagine an NXT where Izzi Dame has a championship… 1381 01:15:46,605 --> 01:15:49,405 [indistinct] 1382 01:15:49,438 --> 01:15:51,605 [Corey] Once upon a time not too long ago 1383 01:15:51,638 --> 01:15:55,571 you couldn't imagine, in NXT, Jacy Jayne as the women's champion. 1384 01:15:55,605 --> 01:15:57,155 Guess what? She is. 1385 01:15:57,188 --> 01:15:59,554 All these women will follow in those footsteps. 1386 01:16:01,921 --> 01:16:03,488 [Booker T] I'll tell you right now. 1387 01:16:03,521 --> 01:16:05,971 Jaida Parker is in a bad, bad position… 1388 01:16:06,005 --> 01:16:07,338 Wait a minute. 1389 01:16:07,371 --> 01:16:10,838 Here comes Lash Legend to add a little bit more spice 1390 01:16:10,871 --> 01:16:12,405 to this situation. 1391 01:16:12,438 --> 01:16:15,338 Are we gonna put a little bit of Cholula Green 1392 01:16:15,371 --> 01:16:17,738 on this suplex… Wait a minute. 1393 01:16:17,771 --> 01:16:20,571 [Vic] Uh-oh, uh-oh, this could spell disaster 1394 01:16:20,605 --> 01:16:22,855 -for all of these women. -[Booker T] You gotta be kidding me. 1395 01:16:22,888 --> 01:16:24,338 [crosstalk] 1396 01:16:25,488 --> 01:16:28,755 [Corey] No, even Jordynne Grace doesn't have the power. No way! 1397 01:16:28,788 --> 01:16:30,038 [Vic] God! 1398 01:16:30,071 --> 01:16:31,938 [Booker T] Juggernaut! Juggernaut! 1399 01:16:33,205 --> 01:16:34,288 Wow! 1400 01:16:34,321 --> 01:16:36,405 [crowd chanting "NXT"] 1401 01:16:42,788 --> 01:16:45,621 [Corey] Look at this once again. 1402 01:16:45,655 --> 01:16:49,271 That is terrifying, superhuman power-- 1403 01:16:49,304 --> 01:16:51,688 [Vic] Cover! Cover! Cover! And a near fall. 1404 01:16:51,721 --> 01:16:52,838 [Booker T] So close. 1405 01:16:52,871 --> 01:16:55,605 [Vic] Another cover here by Grace, trying it now on Izzi. 1406 01:16:55,638 --> 01:16:57,255 And another kick out by Izzi Dame. 1407 01:16:57,288 --> 01:16:59,088 [Booker T] Stay on the gas, Jordynne. 1408 01:16:59,121 --> 01:17:01,388 [Vic] Hook of the leg on Jaida Parker this time. 1409 01:17:01,421 --> 01:17:03,671 Did you guys see the look on the face of Jordynne Grace? 1410 01:17:03,705 --> 01:17:05,705 See the frustration starting to build? 1411 01:17:05,738 --> 01:17:08,938 She has to be feeling, Graves, so much pressure in this match. 1412 01:17:08,971 --> 01:17:11,304 [Corey] No doubt about it. We talked about it many times. 1413 01:17:11,338 --> 01:17:14,671 Every time Jordynne has come close to an NXT Women's Championship 1414 01:17:14,705 --> 01:17:17,554 something seems to backfire, something seems to go wrong. 1415 01:17:17,588 --> 01:17:20,188 The question remains, can she win the big one? 1416 01:17:21,438 --> 01:17:23,505 …just dropped Grace to the outside. 1417 01:17:24,005 --> 01:17:27,088 Parker turning around, Izzi, codebreaker… 1418 01:17:27,888 --> 01:17:31,405 Big pump kick from Lash Izzi right back in, sidestep. 1419 01:17:31,438 --> 01:17:34,338 Lash Legend in control, blocking the… 1420 01:17:34,371 --> 01:17:36,721 Right ahead and dropping Izzi Dame right on her own. 1421 01:17:36,755 --> 01:17:38,688 And now Lash coming right back in 1422 01:17:38,721 --> 01:17:41,488 trying to hoist up, trying to plant Jaida Parker 1423 01:17:41,521 --> 01:17:45,821 to stop Lash Legend from going to Atlanta. 1424 01:17:45,855 --> 01:17:48,355 -Cover! -[Booker T] That's it, man. 1425 01:17:48,388 --> 01:17:51,455 Jordynne with a double stomp to the spine. 1426 01:17:52,005 --> 01:17:54,288 And somehow stays on her feet. 1427 01:17:54,321 --> 01:17:55,855 She charges in. 1428 01:17:56,388 --> 01:17:58,121 Paintbrush under the jaw. 1429 01:17:58,155 --> 01:18:00,321 Turning it right back around, hoisting up. 1430 01:18:00,355 --> 01:18:03,638 Does she have enough left torture rack 1431 01:18:03,671 --> 01:18:07,521 turning it around torture rack bomb. 1432 01:18:07,554 --> 01:18:08,755 Center of the ring. 1433 01:18:08,788 --> 01:18:11,655 -Jordynne Grace has done it! -[bell dings] 1434 01:18:13,205 --> 01:18:14,804 [Rome] Here is your winner, 1435 01:18:14,838 --> 01:18:21,471 and the new number one contender to the NXT Women's Championship, 1436 01:18:21,505 --> 01:18:24,688 Jordynne Grace. 1437 01:18:24,721 --> 01:18:29,271 [Vic] What a main event here tonight on NXT. 1438 01:18:29,304 --> 01:18:34,038 Congratulations to that woman but let's go back to some of the action. 1439 01:18:34,071 --> 01:18:38,988 All four of these women have reasons to be proud of after this battle. 1440 01:18:39,021 --> 01:18:42,105 There you see the Juggernaut showing what she's capable of. 1441 01:18:42,138 --> 01:18:45,738 Lash Legend had victory in her grasp. 1442 01:18:45,771 --> 01:18:48,888 Lash Legend stacks up Jaida Parker 1443 01:18:48,921 --> 01:18:51,338 but opportunity is the name of the game. 1444 01:18:51,371 --> 01:18:56,671 Jordynne Grace picks her spot, delivers a rack bomb to Jaida Parker 1445 01:18:56,705 --> 01:19:03,705 stacks her up and Jordynne Garce is headed to the ATL and Evolution. 1446 01:19:08,838 --> 01:19:14,271 Is the time running out on Jacy Jayne? 1447 01:19:14,304 --> 01:19:17,271 Because it is official. 1448 01:19:17,304 --> 01:19:22,921 Jacy Jayne, Jordynne Grace, they're going to showcase the future. 1449 01:19:22,955 --> 01:19:25,788 The NXT Women's Championship 1450 01:19:25,821 --> 01:19:28,721 will be defended in Atlanta. 1451 01:19:28,755 --> 01:19:32,355 At the historic WWE Evolution. 1452 01:19:37,988 --> 01:19:41,821 [Corey] But before we get to Atlanta, let's talk about what's coming your way 1453 01:19:41,855 --> 01:19:44,621 next week right here on NXT, 1454 01:19:44,655 --> 01:19:50,138 Yoshiki Inamura was bold enough to step up to the ruler Oba Femi. 1455 01:19:50,171 --> 01:19:52,321 Unfortunately for Inamura, 1456 01:19:52,355 --> 01:19:57,871 Jasper Troy still has unfinished business with the NXT Champion. 1457 01:19:57,905 --> 01:20:02,855 These two go down, winner becomes No. 1 Contender and gets Oba. 1458 01:20:02,888 --> 01:20:07,271 [Vic] Also, next week, Joe Hendry said he will arrive whenever he wants 1459 01:20:07,304 --> 01:20:09,005 he's gonna take on Wes Lee, 1460 01:20:09,038 --> 01:20:13,488 who's looking to take care of Trick Williams' business next Tuesday, 1461 01:20:13,521 --> 01:20:15,638 here on NXT. 1462 01:20:15,671 --> 01:20:19,821 But the moment here right now belongs to the Juggernaut 1463 01:20:19,855 --> 01:20:24,921 as she is staring a hole through the NXT Women's Champion, 1464 01:20:24,955 --> 01:20:29,054 Jacy Jayne and the rest of Fatal Influence. 1465 01:20:30,304 --> 01:20:32,371 What a moment it must be. 1466 01:20:32,405 --> 01:20:35,304 Will Grace have her historic moment 1467 01:20:35,338 --> 01:20:41,005 on a historic night at Evolution for NXT? .