1 00:00:08,391 --> 00:00:09,676 [man] Then. 2 00:00:13,113 --> 00:00:14,363 Now. 3 00:00:19,035 --> 00:00:20,352 Forever. 4 00:00:28,511 --> 00:00:29,828 Together. 5 00:00:37,454 --> 00:00:39,239 It's time to put family business to bed. 6 00:00:40,339 --> 00:00:44,411 Tony D'Angelo versus Stacks Lorenzo for the held up NXT Heritage Cup. 7 00:00:45,445 --> 00:00:49,549 You've given me an opportunity to become a two-time Heritage Cup champion. 8 00:00:49,582 --> 00:00:53,419 Now I get to take the Heritage Cup that used to be this and make it mine. 9 00:00:53,452 --> 00:00:56,855 [Vic] Referees distracted, and in comes Luca Crusifino. 10 00:00:57,741 --> 00:00:58,574 Oh! 11 00:01:02,312 --> 00:01:05,798 And Stay Gold Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. 12 00:01:05,832 --> 00:01:08,902 [Corey] We have a brand-new Heritage Cup champion. 13 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:13,356 Tony D'Angelo has had enough. 14 00:01:15,258 --> 00:01:18,027 Ricky, Ricky, Ricky, Ricky. 15 00:01:18,545 --> 00:01:20,396 We've been doing this for a while. 16 00:01:20,429 --> 00:01:24,384 [Vic] Apparently, Ethan Page's video didn't work here tonight. 17 00:01:24,951 --> 00:01:26,518 It was a trap. 18 00:01:26,553 --> 00:01:30,173 All egos spoiling Saint's return. 19 00:01:31,074 --> 00:01:33,059 Ethan, I'm sick of this. 20 00:01:33,092 --> 00:01:36,396 You and Ricky are actually required to be in my office next week. 21 00:01:36,429 --> 00:01:37,464 What? For what? 22 00:01:37,497 --> 00:01:41,067 Because you're both the problem, and you're gonna settle it. 23 00:01:45,288 --> 00:01:48,091 [Vic] And now Evans trying to put down Tavion. 24 00:01:48,124 --> 00:01:49,726 Bam! 25 00:01:49,759 --> 00:01:52,262 [Booker] Perfect! He got it! 26 00:01:52,295 --> 00:01:55,982 [Vic] And Javon Evans victorious, and whoa! 27 00:01:56,015 --> 00:02:00,020 Jasper Troy just flattened the Young OG. 28 00:02:00,536 --> 00:02:04,390 Jasper Troy making his presence felt. 29 00:02:08,161 --> 00:02:12,432 [Trick] It's about time y'all put some freaking respect on my name. 30 00:02:12,465 --> 00:02:14,834 -[Vic] Trick retains. -[bell dinging] 31 00:02:14,868 --> 00:02:18,338 I'm the greatest TNA champion of all. 32 00:02:18,370 --> 00:02:21,908 ♪ Say his name And he appears ♪ 33 00:02:21,941 --> 00:02:25,894 -[Vic] Joe Hendry just appeared. -Trick has made himself very comfortable 34 00:02:25,929 --> 00:02:28,148 showing up in TNA whenever he wants. 35 00:02:28,180 --> 00:02:33,319 So I thought, why not return the favor and I'll show up in NXT whenever I want. 36 00:02:33,352 --> 00:02:39,542 [Vic] Kendri obsessed with bringing the world title back to TNA. 37 00:02:42,178 --> 00:02:44,364 Izzi Dame, Jaida Parker, 38 00:02:44,397 --> 00:02:48,650 Lash Legend, and Jordynne Grace, Fatal Four-Way. 39 00:02:48,685 --> 00:02:51,738 One of these four women will advance to Evolution 40 00:02:51,771 --> 00:02:55,792 and challenge Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women's Championship. 41 00:02:56,775 --> 00:03:01,297 There's Tatum Paxley on the outside. Soul Insider, they're carrying Tatum away. 42 00:03:01,331 --> 00:03:02,766 [Booker] You gotta be kidding me. 43 00:03:03,650 --> 00:03:07,120 [Vic] Oh, my God. 44 00:03:07,153 --> 00:03:09,255 [Booker] Zogadog, wow. 45 00:03:09,822 --> 00:03:11,757 Torture rack, wow. 46 00:03:12,409 --> 00:03:15,578 And Jordynne Grace has done it. 47 00:03:16,245 --> 00:03:20,834 Evolution in Atlanta, I'll finally become the NXT Women's Champion. 48 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:26,489 ♪ A million dollars from now, I won't remember you ♪ 49 00:03:26,523 --> 00:03:30,727 [Vic] All the fireworks come early tonight, welcome to NXT. 50 00:03:30,760 --> 00:03:34,364 ♪ A million dollars from now I won't remember you ♪ 51 00:03:34,397 --> 00:03:38,667 [all chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT! 52 00:03:39,753 --> 00:03:42,439 ["Locked In" playing] 53 00:03:45,090 --> 00:03:48,460 [Vic] And what a way to kick off NXT. 54 00:03:51,398 --> 00:03:56,119 [Booker] Look at that man. Oh, look at him, all up. 55 00:03:57,253 --> 00:03:59,522 Chisel carved out of granite. 56 00:03:59,555 --> 00:04:03,910 The boy's looking good. Come on, man. 57 00:04:03,942 --> 00:04:10,417 Stand up, stand up. This is the TNA World Champion. 58 00:04:11,066 --> 00:04:15,588 That man, that man, Trick Williams. 59 00:04:15,622 --> 00:04:18,741 Oh, yes, man, oh, yes. 60 00:04:19,642 --> 00:04:21,628 [laughs] 61 00:04:21,661 --> 00:04:23,580 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 62 00:04:23,613 --> 00:04:29,102 please welcome the TNA World Champion, 63 00:04:29,135 --> 00:04:33,522 Trick Williams. 64 00:04:35,692 --> 00:04:36,676 [Vic] Still going, huh? 65 00:04:37,827 --> 00:04:41,514 -[Booker] That's right. -[Corey] I got good news for you. 66 00:04:41,548 --> 00:04:43,433 [exclaims] 67 00:04:46,669 --> 00:04:48,671 [Vic] You think he'll keep his head set off all night? 68 00:04:48,705 --> 00:04:51,024 [Corey] Dereliction of duty, we just got started. 69 00:04:51,056 --> 00:04:56,462 But the announce table is about to become Trick-N-A. 70 00:04:56,496 --> 00:04:59,899 [Booker] That's right. [laughs] 71 00:05:05,121 --> 00:05:07,539 [Vic] You got a long night ahead of you, you better take a breath. 72 00:05:08,224 --> 00:05:11,678 -Let's talk about it. -[Booker] Yeah, baby. [laughs] 73 00:05:12,979 --> 00:05:14,481 [bell dinging] 74 00:05:14,514 --> 00:05:18,534 [announcer] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 75 00:05:18,568 --> 00:05:23,406 Introducing first, representing the high rise, 76 00:05:23,440 --> 00:05:28,578 weighing in at 178 pounds, Wes Lee. 77 00:05:28,611 --> 00:05:33,082 [Vic] As the TNA World Champion gets settled in, Graves, how big of a match 78 00:05:33,633 --> 00:05:36,586 is this for someone like Wes Lee? 79 00:05:36,619 --> 00:05:39,055 By someone like Wes Lee, you mean somebody who feels 80 00:05:39,089 --> 00:05:41,691 perpetually overlooked and underrated. 81 00:05:41,724 --> 00:05:46,613 This could be a game-changing, career-altering opportunity for Wes Lee, 82 00:05:46,645 --> 00:05:49,132 who fully understands the assignment tonight. 83 00:05:49,164 --> 00:05:52,986 Wes Lee knows full well what is at his fingertips tonight. 84 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:56,890 [Vic] It was Wes Lee who told Utrecht Williams he will take care 85 00:05:56,923 --> 00:05:58,707 of his opponent tonight. 86 00:05:58,741 --> 00:06:01,728 [Booker] Show us how you do it on the west side, dog. 87 00:06:01,760 --> 00:06:04,313 [Corey] Trick I gotta ask. I know there's a lot of history between 88 00:06:04,347 --> 00:06:06,666 you and Wes Lee. It seems like it's all water under the bridge. 89 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:08,967 -You all on the same page now? -You gotta let that go, Corey. 90 00:06:09,002 --> 00:06:10,453 -All right. -It was a long time ago. 91 00:06:10,486 --> 00:06:13,039 [Corey] I've been accused of hanging onto a grudge once in a while. 92 00:06:13,073 --> 00:06:16,159 ♪ I believe in Joe Hendry ♪ 93 00:06:16,976 --> 00:06:20,263 ♪ I believe in Joe Hendry ♪ 94 00:06:20,296 --> 00:06:24,049 ♪ 'Cause they love him in London And Paris and Tokyo ♪ 95 00:06:24,084 --> 00:06:27,669 [announcer] And his opponent from Edinburgh, Scotland 96 00:06:27,704 --> 00:06:31,191 weighing in at 252 pounds. 97 00:06:31,224 --> 00:06:35,628 Joe Hendry. 98 00:06:35,662 --> 00:06:38,832 -[Trick] It's a damn shame. -[Corey] Listen to this place. 99 00:06:40,532 --> 00:06:42,919 Everyone on their feet. 100 00:06:44,570 --> 00:06:50,894 For one third of the main event at TNA Slammiversary. 101 00:06:52,628 --> 00:06:54,114 [Booker] Look at this, look at it. 102 00:07:01,537 --> 00:07:05,808 And as we get ready for this and I see Tricks snarling, Graves, 103 00:07:05,842 --> 00:07:10,296 is Hendry's aggressive nature due to things that have been said to him 104 00:07:10,330 --> 00:07:13,733 -or about him inside that TNA locker room? -Listen, I don't know 105 00:07:13,767 --> 00:07:15,984 if Joe Hendry is aggressive by nature. 106 00:07:16,019 --> 00:07:20,190 I think there's somewhere deep down inside that Hendry does his best to contain. 107 00:07:20,222 --> 00:07:22,758 But what Hendry needs to do tonight and going forward 108 00:07:22,792 --> 00:07:24,744 is let that wild side out. 109 00:07:24,777 --> 00:07:26,996 [Vic] Let's not forget that wild side started to come out 110 00:07:27,030 --> 00:07:30,500 when he attacked you, Trick Williams. He attacked you last week. 111 00:07:30,532 --> 00:07:33,102 [Trick] Hold on one second, Vic. Corey, why is you waving your hand? 112 00:07:33,135 --> 00:07:35,070 [Corey] I was stretching, I got a cramp, I apologize. 113 00:07:35,104 --> 00:07:37,724 -[Trick] Well, you need to fix that. -[Corey] It's a misunderstanding. 114 00:07:37,757 --> 00:07:39,426 Trick, he was waving. He was waving. 115 00:07:39,459 --> 00:07:40,560 All right now. 116 00:07:40,592 --> 00:07:43,462 [Booker] Hey, Corey, did you just call Joe Hendry a little soft? 117 00:07:43,496 --> 00:07:45,882 -Did I hear that? -[Corey] No, no, that must have been 118 00:07:45,914 --> 00:07:49,119 -a producer in your head. -[Booker] Okay, I was just saying. 119 00:07:49,803 --> 00:07:51,738 [Vic] Well, as we get ready to settle in here, 120 00:07:51,770 --> 00:07:54,707 Trick, how are you preparing for the matchup coming up? 121 00:07:54,741 --> 00:07:58,794 TNA Slammiversary, July 20th, yourself, Joe Hendry, 122 00:07:58,828 --> 00:08:01,281 Mike Santana for the TNA World Title. 123 00:08:01,313 --> 00:08:05,919 You do not need to be factored in the decision to lose the TNA World Title. 124 00:08:05,952 --> 00:08:07,102 [Trick] I'm gonna be real, Vic. 125 00:08:07,871 --> 00:08:09,104 What are they doing? 126 00:08:09,138 --> 00:08:11,775 I beat Joe Hendry. I beat Mike Santana. 127 00:08:11,808 --> 00:08:13,359 -They need to prepare. -[Booker] Facts. 128 00:08:13,393 --> 00:08:15,811 -[Trick] I'm the man here. -[Corey] Is there any different trick 129 00:08:15,844 --> 00:08:19,265 for you in preparation knowing you're gonna step across enemy lines? 130 00:08:19,299 --> 00:08:22,419 -You're going into TNA territory. -[Trick] Man, I done been there before. 131 00:08:22,452 --> 00:08:24,236 Look, man, I've been doing this a long time, man. 132 00:08:24,270 --> 00:08:27,323 I've been doing this for two years. Let me put some respect in my name. 133 00:08:27,357 --> 00:08:29,626 And don't get hostile with Corey there, Trick. 134 00:08:29,659 --> 00:08:32,462 Booker, though, I do wanna ask you, if you were a TNA wrestler, 135 00:08:32,495 --> 00:08:35,482 -what would you be saying to Joe Hendry? -[Booker] What would I be saying? 136 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:38,434 You dropped the damn ball, you let the locker room down, 137 00:08:38,467 --> 00:08:41,420 you let everybody in TNA down. That's what I would be saying. 138 00:08:41,453 --> 00:08:42,856 What would you be saying? 139 00:08:42,889 --> 00:08:45,324 What would you be saying if you was in the damn locker room? 140 00:08:45,358 --> 00:08:47,276 If this guy just walked away and just let everybody, 141 00:08:47,310 --> 00:08:49,596 -what would you be saying? -[Corey] I'd probably just be happy 142 00:08:49,629 --> 00:08:50,497 to be there. 143 00:08:50,530 --> 00:08:52,932 That's why you ain't in the damn locker room. 144 00:08:52,966 --> 00:08:54,634 Just that right there. 145 00:08:54,667 --> 00:08:58,887 Well, it's not as if Hendry hasn't tried. Mike Santana lost to First Class. 146 00:08:58,922 --> 00:09:03,076 We saw what happened to Elijah. And Trick, do you care to comment on 147 00:09:03,108 --> 00:09:06,629 -Hendry's attack to you last week. -[Trick] Look, man, he a sucker. 148 00:09:07,130 --> 00:09:11,117 He a sucker. I mean, what type of man wants to hit a man when he ain't watching? 149 00:09:11,151 --> 00:09:13,153 -Behind his back. -Oh! 150 00:09:13,185 --> 00:09:14,938 If you was really like that, announce yourself. 151 00:09:14,971 --> 00:09:17,607 He always popping up in appearing places. How about he announce himself 152 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:18,875 and beat somebody up like a man? 153 00:09:18,908 --> 00:09:20,827 [Booker] In other words, he need to tag you 154 00:09:20,860 --> 00:09:22,345 if he gonna pick up on you, right? 155 00:09:22,379 --> 00:09:23,797 -You know what I'm saying? -Tag you in. 156 00:09:23,829 --> 00:09:25,265 -I feel you, dog. -Let's talk about it. 157 00:09:26,232 --> 00:09:28,952 [Corey] Right now, Joe Hendry trying to out-muscle Wes Lee. 158 00:09:28,985 --> 00:09:31,488 Lee, though, trying his best to counter the strength 159 00:09:31,521 --> 00:09:35,574 and doing it with his athleticism. What a way to kick off NXT. 160 00:09:36,726 --> 00:09:39,978 It's holiday weekend. Boom! Big kick. 161 00:09:40,012 --> 00:09:41,430 [Booker] Beautiful there by Wes Lee. 162 00:09:41,464 --> 00:09:43,565 [Vic] And charging right back in comes Wes Lee. 163 00:09:43,600 --> 00:09:46,369 And, Graves, hasn't Lee been someone that has 164 00:09:46,403 --> 00:09:49,222 stood out to you over his time here in NXT. 165 00:09:49,255 --> 00:09:52,492 [Corey] No doubt about it. None more so than in this moment, 166 00:09:52,525 --> 00:09:54,644 drop kicking Hendry into our announce desk. 167 00:09:54,678 --> 00:09:57,630 Listen, Wes Lee has been on the record multiple times about 168 00:09:57,664 --> 00:10:00,449 how hungry he is, about how he wants to be in the main event. 169 00:10:00,483 --> 00:10:02,702 He wants to be the conversation in NXT. 170 00:10:02,736 --> 00:10:04,988 [Trick] Show him how you do it on the west side, though. 171 00:10:05,305 --> 00:10:08,040 -Show him how you do on the west side! -[all exclaiming] 172 00:10:08,074 --> 00:10:11,678 He just got back to the east side, the south side, the north side! 173 00:10:11,711 --> 00:10:13,813 His ass ain't going to the west side! 174 00:10:15,265 --> 00:10:18,935 [crowd chanting] 175 00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:25,824 [Vic] Back on NXT. Joe Hendry, Wes Lee, Trick Williams joining us on commentary. 176 00:10:25,858 --> 00:10:28,712 Trick will defend the TNA world title in a triple threat match 177 00:10:28,745 --> 00:10:31,731 at TNA Slammiversary on July 20th. 178 00:10:31,765 --> 00:10:35,885 As Hendry took his eye off the ball, Wes Lee made him pay! 179 00:10:35,919 --> 00:10:38,405 Thanks to Tyson and Tyriek, 180 00:10:38,438 --> 00:10:40,223 they're on the outside, dressed for success. 181 00:10:40,256 --> 00:10:43,093 [Corey] It wasn't as though Hendry opted to take his eye off the ball, Vic. 182 00:10:43,126 --> 00:10:46,029 Joe realized that Tyson and Tyriek were creeping up on him. 183 00:10:46,062 --> 00:10:48,214 Joe's basically one against three right now. 184 00:10:48,247 --> 00:10:50,350 [Trick] Wes Lee just appeared, didn't he? He just did. 185 00:10:50,382 --> 00:10:51,651 [Vic] He certainly just did. 186 00:10:51,685 --> 00:10:54,504 And Trick, you have ruffled some feathers here in NXT. 187 00:10:54,536 --> 00:10:57,290 Right, wrong, or different. We've seen how some people have looked at you. 188 00:10:57,323 --> 00:11:01,127 In your opinion, how has the TNA locker room embraced you 189 00:11:01,161 --> 00:11:03,463 -as their champion? -[Trick] Not here to make friends. 190 00:11:03,496 --> 00:11:05,814 I'm here to make money. You don't like me, that's your problem. 191 00:11:05,848 --> 00:11:06,716 [all exclaiming] 192 00:11:06,750 --> 00:11:08,468 [Vic] Cover! What athleticism! 193 00:11:08,501 --> 00:11:11,788 -Cover and a near fall. -[Booker] If I ask a question like that, 194 00:11:11,821 --> 00:11:14,641 you know the rule. Checks and championships, man. 195 00:11:14,674 --> 00:11:16,459 That's what Trick is all about. 196 00:11:16,492 --> 00:11:18,944 He's about making that green, green dollar be! 197 00:11:18,978 --> 00:11:20,630 [Corey] Let's take another look 198 00:11:20,663 --> 00:11:23,949 at what was potentially a huge problem for Joe Hendry. 199 00:11:23,983 --> 00:11:28,855 Beautiful athleticism by Wes Lee, but not enough to finish the job just yet. 200 00:11:28,887 --> 00:11:30,689 Trick, you gotta like what you're seeing now. 201 00:11:30,723 --> 00:11:33,108 [Trick] Man, I love that, man. That's just what we talked about. 202 00:11:33,142 --> 00:11:34,810 Take care of business, West Side. 203 00:11:34,843 --> 00:11:35,995 [crowd chanting] 204 00:11:37,163 --> 00:11:40,416 [Vic] Had quite the staredown with NXT champion Oba Femi 205 00:11:40,449 --> 00:11:41,284 a few weeks back. 206 00:11:41,317 --> 00:11:44,804 Trick, Oba will have his eyes on Jasper Troy-Inamura tonight. 207 00:11:44,838 --> 00:11:48,308 Winner will head to The Great American Bash in Atlanta, 208 00:11:48,341 --> 00:11:50,894 -but a big pump kick from Wes Lee… -[Booker] Beautiful. 209 00:11:50,927 --> 00:11:52,746 [Vic] …rocking Joe Hendry. 210 00:11:52,779 --> 00:11:55,882 [Corey] Caught Hendry right under the jaw. Around we go. Look at this. 211 00:11:55,915 --> 00:11:57,250 [Vic] Uh-oh. 212 00:11:57,283 --> 00:12:00,786 [Corey] Wes Lee wanted a satellite DDT but Hendry put on the brakes. 213 00:12:00,819 --> 00:12:04,357 [Vic] Certainly did. Bang! Suplex, answering right back. 214 00:12:04,391 --> 00:12:07,526 [Booker] Beautiful there by Joe Hendry. Textbook baby. 215 00:12:07,560 --> 00:12:09,612 [Corey] Trick, is there any concern on your side 216 00:12:09,646 --> 00:12:12,365 that maybe the next time you step in the ring against Joe Hendry, 217 00:12:12,399 --> 00:12:15,300 it'll be a different competitor, a more hungry Hendry than before? 218 00:12:15,334 --> 00:12:17,987 [Trick] Yeah, look, if I did it once, I'mma do it again. 219 00:12:18,021 --> 00:12:20,656 He ain't the only one training. I'm working out every single day. 220 00:12:20,689 --> 00:12:21,891 I'm in the gym. 221 00:12:21,925 --> 00:12:25,444 [Vic] Well, pivotal point of this matchup, Wes Lee told you, Trick, last week, 222 00:12:25,478 --> 00:12:28,481 he would take care of Joe Hendry here tonight. 223 00:12:28,515 --> 00:12:30,083 But Hendry, firing back, 224 00:12:30,949 --> 00:12:32,802 trying to keep that momentum going! 225 00:12:32,836 --> 00:12:34,204 Big clothesline. 226 00:12:34,237 --> 00:12:36,990 And Joe Hendry, all fired up. 227 00:12:38,724 --> 00:12:40,060 [Corey] Wow! 228 00:12:41,177 --> 00:12:42,062 Woo! 229 00:12:44,863 --> 00:12:47,099 [Trick] Look at all these sheep in the crowd. 230 00:12:47,132 --> 00:12:48,901 [Booker] He always want to please the fans, man. 231 00:12:48,935 --> 00:12:52,072 That's his biggest problem. That's why he's about 10 pounds lighter right now. 232 00:12:52,105 --> 00:12:54,074 No championship around his waist. 233 00:12:54,107 --> 00:12:55,692 Am I right? Am I right? 234 00:12:55,724 --> 00:12:57,843 -[Trick] I hear you, Unc. I hear you, Unc. -Uh-huh. 235 00:12:57,877 --> 00:12:59,379 [Trick laughs] 236 00:12:59,411 --> 00:13:02,082 [Vic] Looking for the Standing Ovation, hoisting up Lee. 237 00:13:02,115 --> 00:13:04,950 Able to counter, thrown over, and answers back with a right of his own. 238 00:13:05,852 --> 00:13:07,504 -[Booker] Yes. -[Trick] Take that with you. 239 00:13:07,536 --> 00:13:09,322 [Corey] That body shot rocked Hendry. 240 00:13:09,356 --> 00:13:10,906 [crowd member] Let's go, Joe! 241 00:13:11,958 --> 00:13:16,496 [Vic] Lee with a weakened Joe Hendry. Hendry now, hoisting up Lee. 242 00:13:16,529 --> 00:13:18,014 And look at this power! 243 00:13:18,048 --> 00:13:21,217 Pulling out some new tricks ahead of Slammiversary. 244 00:13:21,718 --> 00:13:24,087 -[Trick] Come on, man. -[Vic] Into the cover, hook of the leg. 245 00:13:24,120 --> 00:13:25,789 And, oh! 246 00:13:26,890 --> 00:13:29,943 Yeah, saved by Tyson and Tyriek, with Wes Lee. 247 00:13:29,976 --> 00:13:31,444 [crowd booing] 248 00:13:31,478 --> 00:13:34,130 [Booker] Beautiful awareness there by Wes Lee. 249 00:13:35,048 --> 00:13:36,182 [Vic] Beautiful aware… 250 00:13:36,216 --> 00:13:37,901 What the hell are you watching? 251 00:13:37,934 --> 00:13:40,270 You got tri-focals, you didn't see that? 252 00:13:40,303 --> 00:13:42,255 [Trick] He got back off of. 253 00:13:42,288 --> 00:13:45,275 [Corey] Tyson and Tyriek might be getting a little too close to the action. 254 00:13:45,308 --> 00:13:47,260 [Vic] Wait a minute, it's Mike Santana! 255 00:13:47,293 --> 00:13:49,262 -[Booker] Oh, come on! -[Vic] …Mike Santana! 256 00:13:50,295 --> 00:13:53,733 -[Booker] What the hell is he doing? -[Vic] Santana evening the odds. 257 00:13:53,766 --> 00:13:55,668 Swing and a miss by Wes Lee. 258 00:13:55,702 --> 00:13:59,139 And now Joe Hendry giving Lee a Standing… 259 00:13:59,706 --> 00:14:02,324 -[Corey] Oh, finish it! -[Booker] Oh, hell no! 260 00:14:02,358 --> 00:14:04,761 -Not like this! Not like this! -[crowd] One, two, 261 00:14:04,794 --> 00:14:05,944 -three! -[Trick] Come on, man. 262 00:14:05,978 --> 00:14:06,913 [bell dinging] 263 00:14:06,945 --> 00:14:08,932 ["I Believe in Joe Hendry" playing] 264 00:14:09,683 --> 00:14:11,617 [Mike] Here is your winner, 265 00:14:11,651 --> 00:14:15,538 Joe Hendry! 266 00:14:16,106 --> 00:14:19,659 [Vic] Trick, you are not a happy individual at this moment. 267 00:14:19,693 --> 00:14:22,628 Corey, let's take a look. Closing moments of this match. 268 00:14:22,661 --> 00:14:26,483 [Corey] Tyson and Tyriek would rear their heads to take Hendry's attention, 269 00:14:26,516 --> 00:14:31,971 but luckily Mike Santana of TNA would show up and wreck shop, 270 00:14:32,005 --> 00:14:33,039 opening the door 271 00:14:33,073 --> 00:14:36,726 for a little power display from Joe Hendry, 272 00:14:36,760 --> 00:14:41,830 making a believer out of Wes Lee with a Standing Ovation. 273 00:14:42,348 --> 00:14:44,934 And Trick Williams, you better be ready, 274 00:14:44,968 --> 00:14:48,854 because you've got two hungry stars gunning for your gold. 275 00:14:49,589 --> 00:14:51,858 [Vic] Williams staring at the two men 276 00:14:51,891 --> 00:14:55,562 that are looking to put an end to Trick-NA. 277 00:14:59,199 --> 00:15:02,485 I just don't know why you guys did that. I mean, I'm only trying to do good things 278 00:15:02,519 --> 00:15:05,070 and I just… I don't get it. Was I doing something bad? 279 00:15:05,104 --> 00:15:07,857 We were just trying to keep you from doing something that you would regret, 280 00:15:07,891 --> 00:15:09,675 which is what good friends do. 281 00:15:09,709 --> 00:15:11,661 Because for the hundredth time, 282 00:15:11,694 --> 00:15:13,063 you need to keep an eye on her, 283 00:15:13,096 --> 00:15:14,781 -Izzi is not your friend. -I don't get why-- 284 00:15:14,814 --> 00:15:17,834 -What the hell was that? -This is exactly what we're talking about. 285 00:15:17,867 --> 00:15:21,621 Why did you two get involved in my match when Tatum was trying to help me? 286 00:15:22,122 --> 00:15:24,556 What are you talking about? 287 00:15:25,007 --> 00:15:27,761 Tatum, look, I know you didn't mean to cost me the match, 288 00:15:27,794 --> 00:15:29,646 and I know your intentions were pure, 289 00:15:29,679 --> 00:15:33,949 and just please believe that I know you did not try to hurt me in any way. 290 00:15:34,834 --> 00:15:36,453 And I may have lost the match, 291 00:15:36,486 --> 00:15:39,139 but I feel like I won your friendship. 292 00:15:39,171 --> 00:15:40,740 I mean, at least I hope I did. 293 00:15:40,774 --> 00:15:42,776 Well, you know what? I'm sick of this. 294 00:15:42,809 --> 00:15:45,645 Tatum, if you wanna fall for her act, 295 00:15:45,679 --> 00:15:47,097 then go right ahead. 296 00:15:48,580 --> 00:15:51,418 Clearly, ZaRuca is already a team. 297 00:15:51,450 --> 00:15:54,154 And I don't know about you, but I feel like we'd make a great one, too. 298 00:15:56,555 --> 00:15:57,623 I think she's right. 299 00:16:01,627 --> 00:16:02,846 [sighs] 300 00:16:05,397 --> 00:16:07,967 [Vic] Well, Sol and Zaria have tried to help Tatum, 301 00:16:08,001 --> 00:16:09,836 but she didn't wanna listen. 302 00:16:09,868 --> 00:16:12,204 Tag team action still to come 303 00:16:12,238 --> 00:16:13,339 here tonight. 304 00:16:15,742 --> 00:16:18,944 And the question has been, can you trust this man? 305 00:16:18,978 --> 00:16:21,680 That is what Tony D needs to answer. 306 00:16:21,714 --> 00:16:25,218 We will hear from Luca Crusifino next. 307 00:16:29,372 --> 00:16:30,607 ["The Verdict" playing] 308 00:16:30,640 --> 00:16:33,877 ♪ It's all about the business, ah ♪ 309 00:16:37,997 --> 00:16:43,002 [Vic] And here comes a man who has some explaining to do. 310 00:16:47,073 --> 00:16:49,976 [Mike] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 311 00:16:50,010 --> 00:16:54,881 Luca Crusifino. 312 00:16:55,515 --> 00:16:58,635 [Vic] Booker, can you trust this man? 313 00:16:58,668 --> 00:17:00,936 Honestly, can you trust Luca? 314 00:17:00,969 --> 00:17:02,555 [Booker] I can tell you this, 315 00:17:02,589 --> 00:17:08,444 Crusifino's actions has been untrustworthy, I can say that. 316 00:17:08,478 --> 00:17:10,329 [Corey] I think this guy's a fly in the ointment. 317 00:17:10,363 --> 00:17:13,933 I think this guy belongs chasing ambulances, not here at NXT. 318 00:17:15,752 --> 00:17:19,705 Tony D'Angelo has been questioning my loyalty since Stand and Deliver. 319 00:17:20,723 --> 00:17:22,975 And after last week, I wanna put this to bed. 320 00:17:23,643 --> 00:17:24,894 I wanna put this to rest. 321 00:17:24,927 --> 00:17:28,013 So, Tony, please come out here. 322 00:17:29,282 --> 00:17:30,767 ["Strictly Business" playing] 323 00:17:31,351 --> 00:17:34,169 [Vic] Well, that's a mighty bold move. 324 00:17:38,558 --> 00:17:42,245 Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa! Everybody, look at this. 325 00:17:43,296 --> 00:17:45,698 My consigliere 326 00:17:46,448 --> 00:17:47,966 is calling me out here. 327 00:17:48,467 --> 00:17:52,889 [indistinct shouting amongst audience] 328 00:17:57,610 --> 00:17:59,329 How the tables have turned, Luca. 329 00:18:00,347 --> 00:18:02,966 Tony, you seem to think that everyone's against you. 330 00:18:02,999 --> 00:18:04,551 Oh, no, you're right. 331 00:18:04,584 --> 00:18:05,969 You're not out to get me. 332 00:18:06,002 --> 00:18:08,088 At least that's not what the last month has said. 333 00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:11,341 See last week, you screwed me 334 00:18:11,374 --> 00:18:13,025 in my Heritage Cup match 335 00:18:13,059 --> 00:18:14,928 and served it on a platter for Stacks. 336 00:18:14,961 --> 00:18:16,846 And then you punched me in the face. 337 00:18:18,514 --> 00:18:19,532 Listen, 338 00:18:20,300 --> 00:18:21,885 as I recall correctly, 339 00:18:23,253 --> 00:18:24,204 you're the one 340 00:18:24,704 --> 00:18:26,406 who hit me in the face first. 341 00:18:26,906 --> 00:18:30,076 Tony, I gave you the respect to listen to you, 342 00:18:30,110 --> 00:18:31,711 now you're gonna listen to me. 343 00:18:31,745 --> 00:18:33,963 [crowd cheering] 344 00:18:34,614 --> 00:18:36,383 You wanna talk about loyalty? 345 00:18:37,167 --> 00:18:39,652 Fine, let's talk about loyalty. 346 00:18:40,754 --> 00:18:42,822 Loyalty is me leaving college 347 00:18:42,856 --> 00:18:45,291 with one year of eligibility at Duquesne University 348 00:18:45,325 --> 00:18:48,161 for a family because you asked me to. 349 00:18:49,896 --> 00:18:54,551 Loyalty is me turning down job offers from top law firms in the country 350 00:18:54,584 --> 00:18:55,918 without hesitation 351 00:18:55,952 --> 00:18:58,271 for a job that I've wanted since I was a child. 352 00:18:58,804 --> 00:19:02,709 I've turned down and given up everything that I've done up to this point 353 00:19:02,742 --> 00:19:05,345 for a chance, Tony, for a chance 354 00:19:05,879 --> 00:19:07,197 to be in the WWE. 355 00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:08,764 And you know… 356 00:19:09,416 --> 00:19:11,084 you know without a doubt 357 00:19:11,117 --> 00:19:14,187 that I have never done a damn thing to doubt you, Tony. 358 00:19:14,937 --> 00:19:15,772 Never. 359 00:19:16,272 --> 00:19:17,624 And you know what that is? 360 00:19:18,858 --> 00:19:20,627 That's loyalty. 361 00:19:22,328 --> 00:19:23,947 ["All about Family" playing] 362 00:19:30,153 --> 00:19:32,054 Luca, Luca, 363 00:19:32,938 --> 00:19:33,940 I gotta say, 364 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:37,994 I wouldn't be standing here, your Heritage Cup champion, 365 00:19:38,028 --> 00:19:40,447 if it wasn't for you. So thank you, man. 366 00:19:40,480 --> 00:19:44,267 Luca, listen to me, this is exactly what I'm talking about. 367 00:19:44,300 --> 00:19:45,284 This stuff right here. 368 00:19:45,318 --> 00:19:47,754 -Hey, Luca-- -Stacks, shut the hell up! 369 00:19:48,254 --> 00:19:49,923 You're not part of this family. 370 00:19:49,956 --> 00:19:52,058 This is between me and Tony. 371 00:19:54,293 --> 00:19:57,496 Yeah, Stacks, this is between me and my consi-- 372 00:19:58,114 --> 00:19:59,149 [Corey] Oh! 373 00:19:59,182 --> 00:20:01,267 [crowd gasping] 374 00:20:01,301 --> 00:20:03,136 [Vic] Oh, my God. 375 00:20:05,422 --> 00:20:08,091 How do you like that, huh? How do you like that, punk? 376 00:20:08,124 --> 00:20:10,844 That's what it's about! Me and this guy taking over! 377 00:20:10,877 --> 00:20:13,263 -Me and-- -[crowd exclaiming] 378 00:20:15,849 --> 00:20:19,601 My loyalty lies with Luca Crusifino! 379 00:20:20,637 --> 00:20:22,004 [upbeat music playing] 380 00:20:22,038 --> 00:20:24,190 [Vic] Talk about a turn of events! 381 00:20:25,075 --> 00:20:29,629 Guys, guys, we're left with more questions than answers! 382 00:20:30,697 --> 00:20:32,131 Here on NXT. 383 00:20:36,152 --> 00:20:37,654 Oba Femi, later tonight, 384 00:20:37,687 --> 00:20:41,658 we see Yoshiki Inamura battle Jasper Troy for the opportunity to challenge you 385 00:20:41,691 --> 00:20:44,310 at The Great American Bash for your NXT Championship. 386 00:20:44,344 --> 00:20:47,397 So do you have any predictions or preference on who you face? 387 00:20:47,964 --> 00:20:51,634 Well, I can see why the WWE universe has warmed up to Yoshiki Inamura 388 00:20:51,668 --> 00:20:53,370 in such a short amount of time. 389 00:20:53,403 --> 00:20:57,407 I just want to see if he has the grits and the tenacity to get past Jasper Troy. 390 00:20:57,440 --> 00:20:59,292 'Cause Jasper is very hungry. 391 00:20:59,976 --> 00:21:01,444 And you might think that as a champion, 392 00:21:01,477 --> 00:21:04,880 I just want to see them destroy each other so that the challenge can be easier, 393 00:21:04,914 --> 00:21:08,083 at The Great American Bash, but no, no, no, no! That's not it. 394 00:21:08,118 --> 00:21:09,552 I want to see… 395 00:21:11,821 --> 00:21:14,924 Oba, tonight, I show you grit. 396 00:21:14,957 --> 00:21:16,693 I show you tenacity. 397 00:21:17,210 --> 00:21:21,331 I'm hungry for the biggest test! 398 00:21:24,067 --> 00:21:26,403 Josh, why don't you tell your boy to be ready? 399 00:21:27,020 --> 00:21:31,841 Because amidst all the chaos, here on NXT, championships changing hands, 400 00:21:31,875 --> 00:21:33,309 there's one constant. 401 00:21:33,342 --> 00:21:35,044 And that is Oba Femi. 402 00:21:35,095 --> 00:21:37,880 Remind yourself, I'm not the hunted. 403 00:21:37,914 --> 00:21:39,349 I am the hunter. 404 00:21:39,381 --> 00:21:43,285 And the bigger name I put down, the more prestigious my reign becomes. 405 00:21:43,319 --> 00:21:46,389 So, I'll be seeing the winner very soon. 406 00:21:48,491 --> 00:21:50,543 You won't be waiting long. 407 00:21:51,211 --> 00:21:53,663 See you at the Bash. 408 00:22:00,086 --> 00:22:03,039 -["King" playing] -♪ My way, my life ♪ 409 00:22:06,760 --> 00:22:09,095 [Vic] Massive match-up still to come. 410 00:22:14,967 --> 00:22:16,202 [bell ringing] 411 00:22:16,235 --> 00:22:20,023 [Mike] The following contest is scheduled for one-fall. 412 00:22:20,056 --> 00:22:22,726 Introducing first, from Cincinnati, Ohio, 413 00:22:22,759 --> 00:22:25,712 weighing in at 225 pounds, 414 00:22:25,745 --> 00:22:28,965 Lexis King! 415 00:22:28,998 --> 00:22:32,435 [Vic] This man did a lot of talking last week, 416 00:22:32,469 --> 00:22:34,620 to his opponent here tonight. 417 00:22:35,155 --> 00:22:36,906 The question is, 418 00:22:36,939 --> 00:22:39,609 can Lexis King back it up? 419 00:22:39,976 --> 00:22:43,746 King goes one on one with Myles Borne next! 420 00:22:47,583 --> 00:22:49,085 [Vic] And there is Lexis King, 421 00:22:49,119 --> 00:22:51,037 -who, over the last week… -[speaking indistinctly] 422 00:22:51,071 --> 00:22:53,523 …tried to make a mockery out of the University of Florida 423 00:22:53,556 --> 00:22:56,576 and the Florida Gators there, Tyreak Sapp, George Gumbs Jr. 424 00:22:56,609 --> 00:22:58,610 They are here live tonight, 425 00:22:58,645 --> 00:23:01,264 with the best seat in the house, to see their boy 426 00:23:01,297 --> 00:23:02,899 take on Lexis King. 427 00:23:03,566 --> 00:23:07,470 [upbeat music playing] 428 00:23:14,577 --> 00:23:17,880 [Mike] And his opponent, from Wilmington, North Carolina, 429 00:23:17,914 --> 00:23:20,833 weighing in at 220 pounds, 430 00:23:20,867 --> 00:23:24,370 Myles Borne! 431 00:23:24,404 --> 00:23:25,754 Let's go, baby! 432 00:23:25,789 --> 00:23:29,091 [Vic] Borne's certainly not alone tonight has the Florida Gators here with him. 433 00:23:29,125 --> 00:23:30,726 But Graves, these two, 434 00:23:31,327 --> 00:23:34,047 they're different kinds of lone wolves, wouldn't you say? 435 00:23:34,080 --> 00:23:36,800 And I'm asking you because Lexis King last week said 436 00:23:36,832 --> 00:23:40,020 there was a lot of similarities. They had a lone wolf mentality. 437 00:23:40,053 --> 00:23:43,123 Some would say these are two completely different individuals. 438 00:23:43,156 --> 00:23:44,290 [Corey] Some would say that 439 00:23:44,323 --> 00:23:46,743 Lexis King doesn't exactly have both oars in the water. 440 00:23:46,775 --> 00:23:50,397 What I'm curious to see tonight is what Myles Borne truly is capable of, 441 00:23:50,429 --> 00:23:53,899 going forward, since freeing himself of No Quarter Catch Crew. 442 00:23:53,933 --> 00:23:56,352 We've seen flashes of greatness from Myles Borne. 443 00:23:56,386 --> 00:23:57,721 -But can he sustain it? -[bell rings] 444 00:23:57,754 --> 00:23:59,205 This is a big test for Borne. 445 00:23:59,239 --> 00:24:01,658 [Vic] And Booker, I'll come to you with the same thing. 446 00:24:01,691 --> 00:24:03,326 I mean, you've been a big fan of Lexis King. 447 00:24:03,360 --> 00:24:06,812 Do you see any similarities to what King was saying one week ago? 448 00:24:06,846 --> 00:24:08,782 [Booker] Uh, I really can't say, but I can say this. 449 00:24:08,814 --> 00:24:12,168 Cameraman, zoom in on the abs, man! 450 00:24:12,202 --> 00:24:16,539 Lexis King, the star of all television is looking good, oh, yeah! 451 00:24:16,572 --> 00:24:18,541 [Vic] I don't think anybody wants to see any of that. 452 00:24:18,575 --> 00:24:22,445 Borne had people around him. King, though, has always been alone. 453 00:24:22,479 --> 00:24:25,148 Possibly 'cause nobody wants to be around Lexis King. 454 00:24:25,181 --> 00:24:27,851 [Booker] Well, Lexis King, you gotta give this guy a lot of credit. 455 00:24:27,884 --> 00:24:29,936 -Former Heritage Cup champion. -[Vic] Whoa! 456 00:24:29,968 --> 00:24:32,237 [Booker] And in my opinion, one of the best right now. 457 00:24:32,272 --> 00:24:34,189 Holding his own against Myles Borne! 458 00:24:34,224 --> 00:24:37,293 As he does a step-up, look at that beautiful technique. 459 00:24:37,327 --> 00:24:39,178 -Oh, my God! -[Corey] Did you teach that yourself? 460 00:24:39,212 --> 00:24:41,147 -Yes, man! -The step over the back? 461 00:24:41,181 --> 00:24:44,684 -The step over the back! -Classic Booker T strategy. 462 00:24:44,717 --> 00:24:46,052 [Vic] This match-up continuing. 463 00:24:46,086 --> 00:24:49,239 Graves, did you see Byron Saxton sneaking around here all day today? 464 00:24:49,272 --> 00:24:51,707 Trying to get a football signed by the Florida Gators? 465 00:24:51,741 --> 00:24:54,010 [Corey] Less we have to say about Byron Saxton, the better. 466 00:24:54,043 --> 00:24:55,595 The Gator Roll being executed… 467 00:24:55,628 --> 00:24:57,464 -[Booker] I don't like that. -…by Myles Borne. 468 00:24:57,496 --> 00:24:59,232 [Corey] Should add to your repertoire, Book. 469 00:24:59,264 --> 00:25:00,966 [Booker] I don't like that. At all. 470 00:25:01,000 --> 00:25:03,803 My thing is, Myles Borne, this guy's got a lot of talent. 471 00:25:03,837 --> 00:25:07,240 But I'm wondering, was it a mistake stepping away from the NQCC? 472 00:25:07,273 --> 00:25:09,242 [Vic] Certainly right now, doesn't look that way. 473 00:25:09,274 --> 00:25:11,860 Tip of the hat there to Sapp and Gumbs Jr., here front row. 474 00:25:11,895 --> 00:25:15,064 [Corey] Everybody in NXT universe doing the Florida Gator chomp 475 00:25:15,098 --> 00:25:17,250 when half the people here haven't graduated high school. 476 00:25:17,283 --> 00:25:19,686 [Vic] I'll let you defend that later on on social media. 477 00:25:19,718 --> 00:25:23,639 Oh! And right now, big right hand… 478 00:25:23,673 --> 00:25:26,025 from Borne-- Answering right back! What a drop! 479 00:25:26,059 --> 00:25:27,827 [Booker] Did you see that? 480 00:25:27,860 --> 00:25:30,062 [Corey] That was very impressive athleticism 481 00:25:30,096 --> 00:25:31,915 -from Lexis King! -[Booker] You're damn right! 482 00:25:31,947 --> 00:25:34,283 [Corey] What did you call him, Book? The star of all television? 483 00:25:34,317 --> 00:25:36,836 [Booker] Star of all television, man. I'm talking all over the world. 484 00:25:36,870 --> 00:25:39,155 Look at his jawline. Look at the jawline. 485 00:25:39,188 --> 00:25:42,175 He's got-- You can tell he's been working on his body. 486 00:25:42,207 --> 00:25:44,494 And right now, he's working over Myles Borne. 487 00:25:44,527 --> 00:25:47,147 [Vic] I see the jawline. I also see the paint on his face, too. 488 00:25:47,179 --> 00:25:49,399 He's now looking for maybe a suplex! 489 00:25:49,432 --> 00:25:51,234 [all exclaiming] 490 00:25:51,266 --> 00:25:52,385 [Booker] By God, man! 491 00:25:52,418 --> 00:25:54,721 [Vic] Exploding right over, into the cover, hook of the leg! 492 00:25:54,754 --> 00:25:56,489 And a kick-out by Myles Borne. 493 00:25:56,523 --> 00:25:58,858 [Booker] Can you please give Lexis King a little bit of credit? 494 00:25:58,891 --> 00:26:00,043 [Vic] Let me take this through. 495 00:26:00,076 --> 00:26:01,895 You want to give him credit? Here's your chance. 496 00:26:01,928 --> 00:26:04,781 Is Lexis King in position to be giving someone like 497 00:26:04,813 --> 00:26:08,685 the University of Florida Gators or even Myles Borne advice? Advice? 498 00:26:08,717 --> 00:26:11,521 [Booker] Look, a guy that went to the point that this guy has, 499 00:26:11,553 --> 00:26:14,941 winning the Heritage Cup championship, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. 500 00:26:14,974 --> 00:26:17,927 Yes, I would be taking advice from him. Yes, I would! 501 00:26:17,961 --> 00:26:20,013 [Vic] King charging in. [exclaims] 502 00:26:20,045 --> 00:26:22,014 -Big knife edge-- -[Booker grunts] 503 00:26:22,064 --> 00:26:23,350 [Vic] It certainly though, Graves, 504 00:26:23,383 --> 00:26:25,985 -is a different side of Lexis King! -[all exclaiming] 505 00:26:26,019 --> 00:26:27,337 [Vic] Than we've seen in the past! 506 00:26:27,370 --> 00:26:29,054 We going to dance! We doing it! 507 00:26:29,089 --> 00:26:31,390 [Vic] I'm trying but neither of you are answering my questions! 508 00:26:31,424 --> 00:26:34,144 'Cause you're over talking to him, he's sitting here, trying to answer. 509 00:26:34,177 --> 00:26:35,578 You love the guy! We know! 510 00:26:35,611 --> 00:26:38,465 [Corey] I got this. Let take another look at the tremendous athleticism 511 00:26:38,497 --> 00:26:39,765 -and precision… -[Booker] Yes! 512 00:26:39,799 --> 00:26:42,302 [Corey] …from the star of all television, Lexis King! 513 00:26:42,335 --> 00:26:44,254 -How am I doing, Book? -Not you, too! Not you too! 514 00:26:44,287 --> 00:26:46,523 [Booker] I add to that. Precision tactician. 515 00:26:46,556 --> 00:26:48,591 That's what he is right now, cause he's-- right now-- 516 00:26:48,625 --> 00:26:50,677 -[Vic] Say that five times in a row. -[Booker chuckles] 517 00:26:50,710 --> 00:26:52,529 [Vic] Lexis King-- Oh! 518 00:26:52,562 --> 00:26:56,265 He just went up top and now this is starting to turn into a slugfest. 519 00:26:56,299 --> 00:26:57,966 Because these two just do not like each other. 520 00:26:58,001 --> 00:26:59,836 [Corey] Sometimes this is what it takes for Myles. 521 00:26:59,869 --> 00:27:01,603 Just let it get ugly. Start throwing hands. 522 00:27:01,638 --> 00:27:04,139 [Booker] Those are illegal blows there too, by Myles Borne. 523 00:27:04,174 --> 00:27:05,908 -Lucky he just let it go. -[Vic] Oh! 524 00:27:05,942 --> 00:27:08,293 -[all exclaiming] -[Booker] Oh, baby! 525 00:27:08,328 --> 00:27:10,513 [Corey laughs] I like that! I know that Borne didn't! 526 00:27:10,547 --> 00:27:12,182 -[Vic] I bet! -[Booker] You like it? 527 00:27:12,215 --> 00:27:15,168 [Corey] I'm mostly impressed by the fact Lexis King trims his facial hair 528 00:27:15,217 --> 00:27:17,821 with an Etch-A-Sketch but we'll get to that later. 529 00:27:17,853 --> 00:27:19,322 -[Vic] And now, Borne… -[all exclaim] 530 00:27:19,356 --> 00:27:20,823 …trying to fire back, big right hand. 531 00:27:20,857 --> 00:27:23,793 That slap, Graves, may have woken up Myles Borne. 532 00:27:23,827 --> 00:27:27,330 [Corey] No doubt about it. King in all types of trouble right now. 533 00:27:27,364 --> 00:27:30,183 This is the same-- I was saying this is the same Myles Borne 534 00:27:30,216 --> 00:27:33,620 who took Oba Femi, the NXT champion, to the limit not long ago! 535 00:27:33,653 --> 00:27:37,557 [Vic] And still to come, Jasper Troy, Inamura, winner will face Oba Femi 536 00:27:37,590 --> 00:27:38,925 -for the NXT title… -[Booker] Yeah! 537 00:27:38,957 --> 00:27:40,927 [Vic] …at The Great American Bash! 538 00:27:41,845 --> 00:27:43,612 Nice counter, though, by King for a moment. 539 00:27:43,646 --> 00:27:46,249 King, looking for a kick! Got caught! 540 00:27:46,282 --> 00:27:49,302 Borne now maybe going for that Olympic Slam! 541 00:27:50,086 --> 00:27:52,004 High angle drop, center of the ring! 542 00:27:52,038 --> 00:27:54,174 A hook of the leg for the victory, and a near fall! 543 00:27:54,206 --> 00:27:57,944 [Booker] That's not gonna be enough! You can't stop Lexis King that easy, man! 544 00:27:58,544 --> 00:28:00,179 [Vic] Say something nice about Myles Borne! 545 00:28:00,213 --> 00:28:02,331 How can Myles flourish on his own, Book? 546 00:28:02,365 --> 00:28:04,701 -[Booker] No, I said-- -[Corey] Look at King, going to the eyes! 547 00:28:04,734 --> 00:28:07,353 [Booker] Myles Borne is in a perfect position to step out on his own, 548 00:28:07,404 --> 00:28:09,522 -but like I said, leaving NQCC… -[all exclaiming] 549 00:28:09,555 --> 00:28:12,024 …that could have been a mistake because sometimes you need pals. 550 00:28:12,058 --> 00:28:13,810 Sometimes you need buddies in this business. 551 00:28:13,842 --> 00:28:15,895 [Vic] Don't be looking for the coronation. That's funny. 552 00:28:15,928 --> 00:28:18,214 You always tell me it's not about friends, it's championships. 553 00:28:18,247 --> 00:28:19,366 [Booker] I said pals, buddies. 554 00:28:19,399 --> 00:28:21,835 -[Corey exclaims] -[Vic] Big dropkick, though… 555 00:28:21,885 --> 00:28:24,471 [Vic] …from Myles Borne! Under the jaw! 556 00:28:24,504 --> 00:28:26,689 King is wracked! Gators are chomping! 557 00:28:26,723 --> 00:28:29,726 Borne is focused! And bam! 558 00:28:30,409 --> 00:28:33,580 -Dropping Lexis King, center of the ring! -[crowd] One! Two! Three! 559 00:28:33,612 --> 00:28:35,081 -[Vic] And Borne proves… -[bell rings] 560 00:28:35,115 --> 00:28:37,199 …he didn't need the advice. 561 00:28:37,233 --> 00:28:39,052 [upbeat music playing] 562 00:28:39,084 --> 00:28:44,107 [Mike] Here is your winner, Myles Borne! 563 00:28:44,724 --> 00:28:46,509 [Corey] What a win for Myles Borne! 564 00:28:46,543 --> 00:28:51,081 Who continues to build momentum in NXT! 565 00:28:51,114 --> 00:28:54,000 Celebrating with his friends from the Florida Gators. 566 00:28:54,050 --> 00:28:55,702 [Myles] Let's go, baby! Let's go! Come on! 567 00:28:55,735 --> 00:29:01,006 [Corey] Let's take a look at the next-level athleticism of Myles Borne! 568 00:29:01,041 --> 00:29:02,742 Dropkick right on the money! 569 00:29:02,775 --> 00:29:06,529 Boom! Followed up by something of a zig-zag! 570 00:29:06,562 --> 00:29:09,131 -Taking down the star of all television! -[bell rings] 571 00:29:09,165 --> 00:29:11,568 Big win for Myles Borne! 572 00:29:11,601 --> 00:29:15,304 [Vic] And Myles ready to prove that hard work indeed pays off 573 00:29:15,338 --> 00:29:16,889 in NXT! 574 00:29:18,323 --> 00:29:19,676 Let's go! 575 00:29:21,127 --> 00:29:23,812 [distorted music plays] 576 00:29:23,847 --> 00:29:26,433 NXT's been nothing but chaos since DarkState popped up. 577 00:29:26,466 --> 00:29:29,202 We got an NXT superstar as TNA champ. 578 00:29:29,235 --> 00:29:31,620 Now we got a NOAH wrestler gunning for the NXT title? 579 00:29:31,654 --> 00:29:35,140 Man, Hank and Tank did drop, everybody want to put their finger at us? 580 00:29:35,191 --> 00:29:38,160 All I'm saying is, everything that's going on around here's 581 00:29:38,194 --> 00:29:39,361 'cause DarkState allows it. 582 00:29:39,396 --> 00:29:41,214 Yeah, we see everything. 583 00:29:41,246 --> 00:29:42,649 This our playground. 584 00:29:42,682 --> 00:29:44,199 And chaos is our game! 585 00:29:44,234 --> 00:29:46,319 So y'all might as well get used to it. 586 00:29:46,352 --> 00:29:47,754 Go ahead, get comfortable. 587 00:29:47,786 --> 00:29:49,688 'Cause if we catch y'all lackin', 588 00:29:49,723 --> 00:29:51,725 there ain't so saving ya, bruh! 589 00:29:51,757 --> 00:29:54,010 'Cause we can slide anywhere, 590 00:29:54,043 --> 00:29:55,995 anyplace, anytime! 591 00:29:56,029 --> 00:29:59,832 Hey, bruh, matter of fact, I think I know who we finna go next. 592 00:30:01,167 --> 00:30:02,334 But y'all don't. 593 00:30:10,176 --> 00:30:12,227 [Thea] I'm a grown-ass woman. 594 00:30:12,262 --> 00:30:13,396 ["Take What Is Mine" playing] 595 00:30:13,463 --> 00:30:17,600 ♪ I won't ever let me down… ♪ 596 00:30:17,634 --> 00:30:18,650 [bell dinging] 597 00:30:18,685 --> 00:30:22,655 [Mike] The following contest is scheduled for one fall. 598 00:30:22,688 --> 00:30:26,259 Introducing first, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 599 00:30:26,292 --> 00:30:29,512 Thea Hail! 600 00:30:29,545 --> 00:30:32,131 [Vic] Seems to be a little extra fired up tonight, Graves. 601 00:30:32,197 --> 00:30:33,699 [Corey] Is that even possible? 602 00:30:33,733 --> 00:30:35,784 This woman has boundless energy. 603 00:30:36,468 --> 00:30:38,987 I suggest yoga, maybe some breathwork. 604 00:30:39,022 --> 00:30:42,625 [Vic] Well, Thea Hail getting ready to take on Lainey Reid, next. 605 00:30:47,379 --> 00:30:49,866 [Vic] Welcome back to NXT. 606 00:30:55,221 --> 00:30:58,524 [Mike] And her opponent, from Gadsden, Alabama, 607 00:30:58,558 --> 00:31:01,343 Lainey Reid! 608 00:31:01,878 --> 00:31:04,330 [Vic] As Booker fans himself to cool himself down, 609 00:31:04,363 --> 00:31:06,983 Graves, how impressed with Reid were you 610 00:31:07,016 --> 00:31:11,521 after she stood toe-to-toe with the NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne? 611 00:31:11,553 --> 00:31:15,175 [Corey] It's a fantastic way to introduce yourself to the NXT universe 612 00:31:15,207 --> 00:31:16,292 as Lainey Reid did. 613 00:31:16,326 --> 00:31:20,080 The trouble is she claimed that she was gonna be the one to beat Jacy Jayne 614 00:31:20,112 --> 00:31:21,464 and was unable to do so. 615 00:31:21,497 --> 00:31:24,367 Tonight is of the utmost importance to show the rest of the world 616 00:31:24,400 --> 00:31:25,885 who Lainey Reid truly is. 617 00:31:25,918 --> 00:31:30,490 [Booker] Lainey is looking to become the biggest, the largest in NXT, man. 618 00:31:30,523 --> 00:31:32,074 Oh, yes! 619 00:31:32,992 --> 00:31:35,411 [Vic] I'd ask you to elaborate, but the bell is about to ring, 620 00:31:35,445 --> 00:31:38,630 and we're about to get underway between these two. 621 00:31:38,665 --> 00:31:39,799 And on the topic of Jayne, 622 00:31:39,832 --> 00:31:41,167 she faces Jordynne Grace, 623 00:31:41,216 --> 00:31:43,803 WWE Evolution, for the NXT Women's Championship 624 00:31:43,837 --> 00:31:45,405 in Atlanta, July 13th, 625 00:31:45,437 --> 00:31:48,841 right after The Great American Bash. 626 00:31:48,875 --> 00:31:50,226 Thea Hail, Graves, 627 00:31:50,260 --> 00:31:53,312 is there a part of you that thinks Thea got the short end of the stick? 628 00:31:53,346 --> 00:31:56,448 Remember, she did tap out Jaida Parker. 629 00:31:56,483 --> 00:31:58,935 [Corey] Listen, I understand the frustration of Thea Hail, 630 00:31:58,967 --> 00:32:03,223 who right now is just unloading, it appears as though Thea has had enough. 631 00:32:03,273 --> 00:32:04,107 [Vic] Oh. 632 00:32:04,139 --> 00:32:06,842 [Corey] Maybe she's tired of being overlooked. You're right, Parker, 633 00:32:06,876 --> 00:32:09,928 let's call it what it is, out-strategized, outsmarted Thea. 634 00:32:09,963 --> 00:32:12,098 But right now, Thea on a mission, into the cover. 635 00:32:12,131 --> 00:32:13,416 [Booker] Man! 636 00:32:13,449 --> 00:32:15,452 [Vic] Booker, if you go back to what Graves is saying, 637 00:32:15,485 --> 00:32:19,155 is there sort of a wake-up call of sorts for someone like Thea Hail? 638 00:32:19,188 --> 00:32:21,424 -[Booker] I think it is, because… -[Lainey groans] 639 00:32:21,457 --> 00:32:24,226 [Booker] Right now, Thea Hail, she's her worst enemy. 640 00:32:24,260 --> 00:32:27,062 Right. Now, she had that match won against Jaida Parker. 641 00:32:27,097 --> 00:32:30,350 But you cannot let this business get in the way. 642 00:32:30,382 --> 00:32:32,151 Like, that referee didn't do his job. 643 00:32:32,185 --> 00:32:33,370 He didn't break the hold. 644 00:32:33,403 --> 00:32:36,389 She shouldn't have let the hold go, that was a mistake, a big mistake. 645 00:32:36,423 --> 00:32:39,559 [Vic] She's trying to get over the events of that Evolution eliminator, trying to… 646 00:32:39,591 --> 00:32:42,829 Oh! But instead got dropped face-first by Reid. 647 00:32:42,861 --> 00:32:44,964 Reid followed up with a German suplex. 648 00:32:44,997 --> 00:32:47,617 [Booker] I see something in Lainey Reid. She's got that effect. 649 00:32:47,649 --> 00:32:49,869 She's looking to be a big, big star here. 650 00:32:49,903 --> 00:32:53,490 And Lainey… Look at that. Oh, and a boom! I love it, man. 651 00:32:53,523 --> 00:32:56,609 [Vic] Southern sensation is certainly turning heads 652 00:32:56,642 --> 00:32:59,428 -very quickly here in NXT. -[Booker] You see that? You see that? 653 00:32:59,462 --> 00:33:02,098 You see that deep… that boot right to the snout? 654 00:33:02,131 --> 00:33:03,449 I love it, man! 655 00:33:03,483 --> 00:33:06,468 [Vic] Graves, it's not on the side of your head. [laughs] 656 00:33:06,503 --> 00:33:07,803 [Corey] Got her in the ear, Book. 657 00:33:07,837 --> 00:33:10,990 -[Vic] He's just excited right now. -[Booker] Snout region, snout region. 658 00:33:11,024 --> 00:33:13,092 [Corey] Lainey's got you feeling some kind of way, Book. 659 00:33:13,126 --> 00:33:15,211 [Vic] I told you, he was fanning himself when we started. 660 00:33:15,245 --> 00:33:17,947 Graves, how deep is the NXT women's division 661 00:33:17,981 --> 00:33:19,683 when you truly look at it, all joking aside? 662 00:33:19,716 --> 00:33:22,819 [Corey] I mean, I don't think I can state it adequately enough. 663 00:33:22,851 --> 00:33:25,371 Every time one star goes to Raw or SmackDown, 664 00:33:25,405 --> 00:33:27,690 it seems like three more pop up. 665 00:33:27,724 --> 00:33:30,677 It's a great problem to have, it's a deep women's division, 666 00:33:30,709 --> 00:33:32,111 and it continues to evolve. 667 00:33:32,145 --> 00:33:34,863 [Vic] Lainey Reid now taking her time. 668 00:33:34,898 --> 00:33:37,050 And last week, Booker, it was Reid who said, 669 00:33:37,082 --> 00:33:39,586 Thea gets played like a fiddle. 670 00:33:39,619 --> 00:33:40,754 I'm sure you agree. 671 00:33:40,786 --> 00:33:44,040 [Booker] Not only that. Lainey Reid, she stepped in right off the rip. 672 00:33:44,073 --> 00:33:46,626 Call-out, baby. Call-out to the champs. 673 00:33:46,658 --> 00:33:48,578 And my thing is this. Is this the UFC? 674 00:33:48,610 --> 00:33:49,646 Is this the UFC? 675 00:33:49,678 --> 00:33:51,363 Because I love it, man. 676 00:33:51,398 --> 00:33:53,616 That's what Lainey Reid is all about. 677 00:33:53,649 --> 00:33:55,534 [Vic] When we take a look deeper at Reid 678 00:33:55,568 --> 00:33:58,838 and some of the comments she's made with call-outs, to Booker's point, 679 00:33:58,871 --> 00:34:02,007 Gravey, is Reid right with the things she's said about Hail, 680 00:34:02,042 --> 00:34:06,079 specifically that she hasn't changed one bit since leaving Chase U? 681 00:34:06,111 --> 00:34:08,797 [Corey] Oh, take a look at this power from Reid, wow! 682 00:34:08,831 --> 00:34:10,549 -[Vic] Shoulder breaker… -[Booker] It's over. 683 00:34:10,583 --> 00:34:13,670 [Vic] …executed excellently, into a cover, hook of the leg, 684 00:34:13,703 --> 00:34:15,938 and somehow Thea able to kickout. 685 00:34:15,989 --> 00:34:19,426 [Corey] Back to your question, Vic. I have to agree with Reid, 686 00:34:19,458 --> 00:34:23,295 but I do wanna take another look at this double arm shoulder breaker. 687 00:34:23,328 --> 00:34:26,315 That could have ended it. Credit to Thea Hail for surviving. 688 00:34:26,348 --> 00:34:28,351 But I agree. I've said something similar. 689 00:34:28,384 --> 00:34:31,788 Thea Hail wanted so bad to be, as she put it, a grown-ass woman, 690 00:34:31,821 --> 00:34:33,272 to stand on her own two feet. 691 00:34:33,306 --> 00:34:37,143 And really nothing has changed about her strategy or her approach to the ring. 692 00:34:37,176 --> 00:34:40,063 -[Vic] Oh, Thea Hail, last week also… -[crowd chanting] Let's go, Lainey! 693 00:34:40,096 --> 00:34:41,681 Let's go, Thea! 694 00:34:41,714 --> 00:34:43,382 [Vic] …admitted that adulting is hard, 695 00:34:43,415 --> 00:34:46,703 the locker room is mean, as she's trying to get back into this match. 696 00:34:46,735 --> 00:34:48,221 -[Corey] Who said that? -[Vic] Hail. 697 00:34:48,254 --> 00:34:50,223 -[Corey] A grown woman said that? -[Vic] Yes. 698 00:34:50,255 --> 00:34:51,223 [Corey] I'd just given up. 699 00:34:51,257 --> 00:34:52,676 [Booker] It's a selfish business. 700 00:34:52,708 --> 00:34:54,393 You gotta be thinking about… [indistinct] 701 00:34:54,426 --> 00:34:57,197 Right now, Thea Hail is doing that in this matchup. 702 00:34:57,230 --> 00:34:59,031 But can she continue to do that? 703 00:34:59,065 --> 00:35:02,035 That's the mindset. Stay focused, Thea. Stay focused. 704 00:35:02,067 --> 00:35:05,372 [Vic] And Thea charging right in and trying to turn this matchup around. 705 00:35:05,404 --> 00:35:07,624 Into the cover, another hook of the leg. 706 00:35:07,656 --> 00:35:10,993 And a kickout by Lainey Reid, getting that inside shoulder up. 707 00:35:11,027 --> 00:35:12,912 [Corey] In my opinion, I think, 708 00:35:12,946 --> 00:35:14,547 Thea needs to take what she has, 709 00:35:14,581 --> 00:35:16,950 which is a seemingly endless amount of energy. 710 00:35:16,982 --> 00:35:18,485 She's frenetic, she's frantic. 711 00:35:18,518 --> 00:35:20,386 If she can channel it, focus it, 712 00:35:20,420 --> 00:35:22,422 -use it in bursts, in spurts… -[Vic] Oh. 713 00:35:22,455 --> 00:35:24,790 [Corey] …rather than just nonstop chaos, 714 00:35:24,824 --> 00:35:26,659 it might serve Thea well in the future. 715 00:35:26,692 --> 00:35:28,912 [Vic] Right now, Lainey Reid again, 716 00:35:28,944 --> 00:35:31,147 looking for some high-impact offense, counter by Hail. 717 00:35:31,181 --> 00:35:34,634 -Hail right back in. Could be trying to… -[Booker] Oh, wait a minute. 718 00:35:34,667 --> 00:35:36,419 [Vic] …lock in that Kimura. 719 00:35:36,453 --> 00:35:38,755 [Corey] Is this smart strategy by Lainey? Oh. 720 00:35:38,788 --> 00:35:40,640 [Vic] Taking the feet out, into the cover. 721 00:35:40,707 --> 00:35:41,775 Hey, ref, ref! 722 00:35:41,808 --> 00:35:42,959 Hey, wait a second. 723 00:35:42,991 --> 00:35:44,611 [Corey] Nice job by our official. 724 00:35:44,644 --> 00:35:47,830 -Thea Hail got caught the last time. -[Booker] That was smart. 725 00:35:47,864 --> 00:35:51,817 [Corey] And right from behind, Thea Hail this time rolling up center of the ring. 726 00:35:51,851 --> 00:35:53,118 And… Ooh. 727 00:35:53,886 --> 00:35:56,072 [Vic] Good job by our officiating crew here tonight. 728 00:35:56,122 --> 00:35:57,307 [commentators exclaim] 729 00:35:57,339 --> 00:36:00,660 -[Booker] That's it. -[Vic] My word! But… Hey! 730 00:36:01,176 --> 00:36:02,261 [bell dinging] 731 00:36:03,529 --> 00:36:04,397 What the… 732 00:36:04,431 --> 00:36:07,951 -[Corey] Go ahead, Vic. -[Mike] Here's your winner. Lainey Reid! 733 00:36:07,984 --> 00:36:09,886 [Corey] You were so eager to tattle last time. 734 00:36:09,919 --> 00:36:11,721 Why didn't you get our official's attention? 735 00:36:12,255 --> 00:36:15,859 [Vic] Got to admit, not only was Reid holding the ropes, 736 00:36:15,892 --> 00:36:17,777 it appeared Thea had her hand… 737 00:36:17,810 --> 00:36:19,245 But this is a shocking upset. 738 00:36:19,279 --> 00:36:21,714 [Booker] You're a snitch, man. You know that. 739 00:36:24,183 --> 00:36:25,502 The damn turnbuckle… 740 00:36:25,535 --> 00:36:27,886 That's why they say, "That boy is bouncy." 741 00:36:27,921 --> 00:36:30,173 -He's pretty bouncy. -We know he's bouncy. 742 00:36:30,205 --> 00:36:32,609 But, Tavion, you were so close to beating Je'Von last week. 743 00:36:32,642 --> 00:36:35,161 And selfishly, I'm glad you're still in the group. 744 00:36:35,194 --> 00:36:37,647 Yeah, well, imagine having that face mask on all the time. 745 00:36:37,681 --> 00:36:40,216 Tavion, what Jasper ended up doing to Je'Von, 746 00:36:40,250 --> 00:36:42,986 wasn't that what you were meant to do to him? [clicks tongue] 747 00:36:43,019 --> 00:36:45,121 And you didn't, and look what happened. 748 00:36:45,154 --> 00:36:49,709 You lost. Which just proves my point that you still need more time in the NQCC. 749 00:36:50,176 --> 00:36:51,560 -Does it? -Yes, it does. 750 00:36:51,594 --> 00:36:53,546 I'm not making no excuses. I lost. 751 00:36:53,580 --> 00:36:55,214 Cool. But you know what? 752 00:36:55,248 --> 00:36:58,952 I want the exact deal you offered Myles, a one-on-one match against you. 753 00:36:58,984 --> 00:37:00,720 And if I win, I'm out, dawg. 754 00:37:00,754 --> 00:37:03,022 [scoffs] I don't think you wanna do that, Tavion. 755 00:37:03,056 --> 00:37:04,924 That's gonna be two losses in a row for ya. 756 00:37:04,958 --> 00:37:07,761 -No, I think he does. That's what he said. -Thank you very much, Wren. 757 00:37:07,794 --> 00:37:09,913 I can hear ya. You're right next to me. 758 00:37:09,946 --> 00:37:11,698 Look, Tavion, 759 00:37:11,731 --> 00:37:13,717 you really want that match so bad? Fine. 760 00:37:13,750 --> 00:37:15,567 But here's the thing. When I win, 761 00:37:15,602 --> 00:37:17,252 this conversation we're having, 762 00:37:17,287 --> 00:37:18,688 it's not happening again. 763 00:37:18,721 --> 00:37:19,788 That's also fair. 764 00:37:23,043 --> 00:37:24,444 -It's a good deal. -[mutters] 765 00:37:24,477 --> 00:37:26,462 [heavy metal music playing] 766 00:37:52,605 --> 00:37:53,757 Whoo! 767 00:37:55,542 --> 00:37:56,558 [bell dinging] 768 00:37:56,593 --> 00:38:01,381 [Mike] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. 769 00:38:01,865 --> 00:38:05,418 Introducing first, the team of Zaria 770 00:38:05,452 --> 00:38:09,923 and the NXT Women's North American Champion 771 00:38:09,955 --> 00:38:14,377 Sol Ruca! 772 00:38:15,127 --> 00:38:17,430 [Vic] We can call it any way we want to, 773 00:38:17,464 --> 00:38:20,700 this duo took matters into their own hands 774 00:38:21,167 --> 00:38:24,537 to try and help Tatum last week. 775 00:38:24,571 --> 00:38:27,807 Paxley prefers, though, her new friend. 776 00:38:27,841 --> 00:38:30,493 We're gonna have a tag team match between all four of these women, 777 00:38:30,527 --> 00:38:32,178 next on NXT. 778 00:38:36,098 --> 00:38:38,852 The NXT locker room lives in fear of Oba Femi. 779 00:38:39,602 --> 00:38:41,054 He's dominant, 780 00:38:41,087 --> 00:38:42,922 he's invincible, he's a titan. 781 00:38:43,440 --> 00:38:45,658 But did he look that way when he was in the ring with me? 782 00:38:46,509 --> 00:38:49,011 The NXT Champion barely survived. 783 00:38:49,696 --> 00:38:53,165 And now I'm only one match away from the rematch that I want. 784 00:38:53,783 --> 00:38:56,286 And I know Oba, he rooting for Inamura, 785 00:38:56,319 --> 00:38:58,688 because he knows what's waitin' at the Bash 786 00:38:58,721 --> 00:39:00,656 if I get my hand raised tonight. 787 00:39:01,324 --> 00:39:03,410 Inamura, I'm goin' through you. 788 00:39:03,442 --> 00:39:06,446 And, Oba Femi, you may be backed by destiny, 789 00:39:06,479 --> 00:39:08,531 but your destiny is mine. 790 00:39:09,549 --> 00:39:12,085 ♪ Truth will ultimately prevail ♪ 791 00:39:13,837 --> 00:39:16,756 ♪ But there is pain bringing it to light ♪ 792 00:39:18,091 --> 00:39:20,259 ["Truth And Pain" playing] 793 00:39:35,759 --> 00:39:39,328 [Mike] And their opponents, the team of Tatum Paxley 794 00:39:39,362 --> 00:39:43,249 and The Culling's Izzi Dame! 795 00:39:43,833 --> 00:39:49,172 [Vic] I'm not one for conspiracies, but all signs are pointing to The Culling 796 00:39:49,205 --> 00:39:54,294 taking out the NXT Tag Team Champions Hank and Tank last week. 797 00:39:54,327 --> 00:39:57,447 But we also saw Tatum Paxley get carried away 798 00:39:57,480 --> 00:39:59,449 by ZaRuca last week, 799 00:39:59,482 --> 00:40:02,252 and to try and help Tatum Paxley. 800 00:40:02,285 --> 00:40:06,705 So, Graves, I toss it to you. Who do you think is more trustworthy? 801 00:40:06,740 --> 00:40:09,843 Izzi Dame, or Sol Ruca and-- 802 00:40:09,875 --> 00:40:12,846 [Corey] I don't know if trustworthy is the word I would use, 803 00:40:12,879 --> 00:40:14,279 but let's talk about The Culling. 804 00:40:14,314 --> 00:40:17,784 Let's be honest, they prey on the weak and the broken. 805 00:40:17,817 --> 00:40:20,837 That's where Tatum Paxley is, that's where she belongs. 806 00:40:22,439 --> 00:40:24,257 And while we're at it, and to be perfectly honest, 807 00:40:24,290 --> 00:40:27,176 I don't know if I trust anything about Zaria. 808 00:40:27,210 --> 00:40:30,246 To me, she's just riding the coattails of Sol Ruca, 809 00:40:30,279 --> 00:40:33,767 and for some reason, she's trying to convince Sol that they're best friends. 810 00:40:33,799 --> 00:40:36,301 But trust me, trust me, mark my words, 811 00:40:36,336 --> 00:40:38,488 somewhere down the line, we're gonna be talking about, 812 00:40:38,520 --> 00:40:40,240 "How didn't we see this coming?" 813 00:40:40,272 --> 00:40:42,542 Zaria is gonna stick it to Sol Ruca. 814 00:40:42,575 --> 00:40:44,243 [Vic] You ever have a conversation with Zaria? 815 00:40:44,277 --> 00:40:45,595 [Corey] Nope. 816 00:40:45,627 --> 00:40:47,313 [Vic] Then, where are you jumping to conclu… 817 00:40:47,346 --> 00:40:48,665 Whoa, and wait a minute. 818 00:40:48,698 --> 00:40:50,917 [indistinct arguing] 819 00:40:51,917 --> 00:40:54,788 Zaria and Sol. And Izzi coming and sticking up for her… 820 00:40:54,821 --> 00:40:57,223 well, I guess, her friend, however you wanna call it. 821 00:40:57,257 --> 00:41:00,560 But there's some of that teamwork there, Graves, from ZaRuca. 822 00:41:00,593 --> 00:41:02,529 [Corey] I never said they weren't an effective team, 823 00:41:02,562 --> 00:41:03,897 I just said you couldn't trust them. 824 00:41:03,930 --> 00:41:07,000 [Vic] Well, they got a very strong bond, and stronger, don't you think, though, 825 00:41:07,033 --> 00:41:08,634 since Sol's win over the… 826 00:41:08,667 --> 00:41:10,603 for the Women's North American Title, 827 00:41:10,636 --> 00:41:13,223 or do you think it's because Zaria has eyes on that championship? 828 00:41:13,256 --> 00:41:16,659 [Corey] Uh, yeah! Let's take another look at this exchange right here, 829 00:41:16,692 --> 00:41:19,212 this fantastic teamwork as it was. 830 00:41:19,245 --> 00:41:21,598 But you're 100% right, Vic, 831 00:41:21,631 --> 00:41:24,484 keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer. 832 00:41:24,517 --> 00:41:27,953 Zaria looks at that North American Championship some kind of way. 833 00:41:27,987 --> 00:41:29,406 [Booker] You ain't lying. 834 00:41:29,439 --> 00:41:33,292 There's a method to the madness, man, with Zaria. 835 00:41:33,326 --> 00:41:35,761 I feel the same way, man. You can't trust her. 836 00:41:35,795 --> 00:41:38,064 -DTA. DTA. -[Corey] Great minds, Book. Great minds. 837 00:41:38,098 --> 00:41:40,500 [Vic] Still to come, we will hear from the number-one contender 838 00:41:40,533 --> 00:41:42,602 to the NXT Women's Championship, 839 00:41:42,634 --> 00:41:44,037 -Jordynne Grace. -[Corey] Oh! 840 00:41:50,343 --> 00:41:54,180 Tatum Paxley and Izzi Dame working extremely well together. 841 00:41:54,214 --> 00:41:58,768 [Vic] And that is also hard to argue, Izzi Dame bringing, of sorts, 842 00:41:58,801 --> 00:42:01,571 some dollars to Tatum Paxley in the last weeks. 843 00:42:01,604 --> 00:42:04,089 [Corey] It was a peace offering, Vic. It's like when you hand out… 844 00:42:04,124 --> 00:42:06,426 It's like when you hand out candy to the people around ringside 845 00:42:06,459 --> 00:42:08,728 -so they cheer for you. -[Vic] That's 100% why I do it, 846 00:42:08,761 --> 00:42:11,998 as Izzi Dame's still in control of this matchup. 847 00:42:12,031 --> 00:42:14,534 Tagging right back in, Tatum Paxley. And as I was mentioning, 848 00:42:14,567 --> 00:42:17,569 the NXT Women's Championship to be defended at Evolution. 849 00:42:17,604 --> 00:42:20,874 First Evolution in seven years. The champion, the last time… 850 00:42:20,906 --> 00:42:24,227 As floating over is the champion, into a kickout. 851 00:42:24,259 --> 00:42:27,163 The champion was Kairi Sane. She did not leave Evolution 852 00:42:27,196 --> 00:42:29,616 NXT Women's Champion on that night. 853 00:42:29,649 --> 00:42:32,634 We will find out if Jacy Jayne can leave champion 854 00:42:32,669 --> 00:42:36,839 coming up in Atlanta. But Sol Ruca, in control now, of Tatum Paxley. 855 00:42:36,873 --> 00:42:40,960 And gotta wonder what Sol, what Zaria's thinking in this match. 856 00:42:40,993 --> 00:42:44,948 They don't wanna hurt Tatum Paxley. They're trying to help Tatum Paxley. 857 00:42:44,981 --> 00:42:46,933 [Booker] Tatum Paxley's looking for a friend, 858 00:42:46,966 --> 00:42:48,868 and I think she's found one in Izzi Dame, 859 00:42:48,902 --> 00:42:53,606 and Izzi Dame has just found somebody that she use at the end of the day. 860 00:42:53,640 --> 00:42:57,359 So, everybody gets what they want. I like it. I like the agreement. 861 00:42:57,394 --> 00:42:59,194 [Vic] Paxley able to kick out. 862 00:42:59,229 --> 00:43:01,915 You know, Booker, though, why would Tatum 863 00:43:01,948 --> 00:43:04,366 choose evil over good? 864 00:43:04,401 --> 00:43:06,086 [Booker] You know, I wouldn't say it's evil. 865 00:43:06,118 --> 00:43:07,737 [Corey] Good and evil are subjective. 866 00:43:07,770 --> 00:43:09,339 [Booker] I don't think that's what it is. 867 00:43:09,372 --> 00:43:11,725 [Corey] You're telling she has great intentions, Izzi Dame, 868 00:43:11,758 --> 00:43:14,027 someone who tore The Family apart, 869 00:43:14,060 --> 00:43:17,814 someone who was able to manipulate a situation against Shawn Spears 870 00:43:17,846 --> 00:43:19,833 in the North American Championship several months ago? 871 00:43:19,866 --> 00:43:22,502 [Vic] I see a woman who lent a helping hand 872 00:43:22,535 --> 00:43:25,839 as you so eloquently put it, to someone who was down on their luck, 873 00:43:25,872 --> 00:43:28,124 someone who needed a little help, a little motivation. 874 00:43:28,158 --> 00:43:30,894 Izzi Dame into the cover, hooks the leg. 875 00:43:30,926 --> 00:43:35,147 And above all else, I think Izzi Dame understands what this game is all about. 876 00:43:35,181 --> 00:43:36,433 Booker, can you help me out? 877 00:43:36,466 --> 00:43:38,368 [Booker] I mean, you put that great. 878 00:43:38,401 --> 00:43:42,288 I mean, that was a great soliloquy that you just put out right there. 879 00:43:42,321 --> 00:43:43,757 [Vic] Can you spell soliloquy? 880 00:43:43,790 --> 00:43:46,058 [Corey] He used it properly, so it doesn't matter. 881 00:43:46,092 --> 00:43:47,660 -[Vic] Graves is good. -[Booker] Exactly! 882 00:43:47,694 --> 00:43:50,763 [Vic] Graves can sell a ketchup popsicle to a woman in white gloves. 883 00:43:50,797 --> 00:43:52,699 [Corey] Ketchup popsicle? 884 00:43:52,732 --> 00:43:57,270 [Vic] And now, big right hand from Sol, firing right back on Izzi, 885 00:43:57,303 --> 00:44:00,839 who fires back in her own right. And it's almost as if these… 886 00:44:00,874 --> 00:44:03,125 -[Corey] Oh! -[Vic] …these women are fighting over 887 00:44:03,159 --> 00:44:06,112 Tatum Paxley, who just made a tag. I don't think Zaria realized. 888 00:44:06,145 --> 00:44:07,047 [Corey] No, no, no! 889 00:44:07,080 --> 00:44:09,299 [Vic] They're trying to fight to save her, to help her! 890 00:44:09,332 --> 00:44:13,103 -[Booker] Oh, beautiful! Tatum Paxley! -[Vic] Crossbody! And a kickout! 891 00:44:13,136 --> 00:44:15,955 [Corey] Listen, you know what Sol Ruca needs to be concerned about? 892 00:44:15,989 --> 00:44:17,240 The North American Championship. 893 00:44:17,272 --> 00:44:19,392 You know what Zaria needs to be concerned about? 894 00:44:19,426 --> 00:44:21,310 How to take the North American Championship 895 00:44:21,344 --> 00:44:23,930 or how to put herself in the NXT Women's Title picture. 896 00:44:23,962 --> 00:44:26,900 Crossbody, a thing of beauty from Tatum Paxley, 897 00:44:26,933 --> 00:44:29,719 who is wildly talented in the small instances 898 00:44:29,752 --> 00:44:31,304 when she gets her head right. 899 00:44:32,071 --> 00:44:34,591 [Vic] Well, as we also focus in on this, too, Booker, 900 00:44:34,624 --> 00:44:36,810 regardless of personal feelings 901 00:44:36,843 --> 00:44:38,895 as she just was tagged out of the matchup, 902 00:44:38,928 --> 00:44:41,881 Izzi Dame has certainly dominated the field since she joined the company. 903 00:44:41,915 --> 00:44:44,350 [Booker] Yeah, Izzi Dame, we'll call her the leader. 904 00:44:44,384 --> 00:44:45,468 [Vic] Oh! 905 00:44:45,502 --> 00:44:47,837 [Booker] She's been making all the power plays, 906 00:44:47,871 --> 00:44:50,957 and if she can get a win tonight, definitely, 907 00:44:50,990 --> 00:44:54,761 definitely that will be a big checkmark, let's just say that. 908 00:44:54,794 --> 00:44:57,529 [Vic] X marks the spot. Dame to the outside. 909 00:44:57,564 --> 00:44:59,598 -Tatum getting hoisted up. -[Booker] Oh, baby! 910 00:44:59,632 --> 00:45:01,518 -I don't like this. -[Vic] And Zaria… 911 00:45:01,551 --> 00:45:04,621 [Booker] Surfboard! Surfboard! Surfboard! 912 00:45:04,654 --> 00:45:06,406 -[Vic] One more time. -[Booker] Surfboard! 913 00:45:06,439 --> 00:45:09,475 [Vic] Third time's the charm! And right down on Izzi Dame! 914 00:45:09,509 --> 00:45:11,845 And, now, look at the power of Zaria, 915 00:45:11,877 --> 00:45:15,281 just tossing out Tatum onto Izzi! 916 00:45:15,315 --> 00:45:19,069 Za-Ruca standing tall here on NXT! 917 00:45:19,102 --> 00:45:20,854 [Corey] Don't say that again, Book. 918 00:45:23,006 --> 00:45:25,191 [crowd cheering] 919 00:45:26,092 --> 00:45:29,696 [Vic] Zaria, Sol Ruca, been in control up until this moment. 920 00:45:29,729 --> 00:45:31,064 And… Oh! 921 00:45:31,096 --> 00:45:35,384 Tatum Paxley, Izzi Dame, making their presence known, 922 00:45:35,417 --> 00:45:39,772 making it felt, as Spears, Niko Vance on the outside, cheering on Tatum. 923 00:45:39,806 --> 00:45:43,076 Booker, what do you think the rest of The Culling thinks of Tatum? 924 00:45:43,109 --> 00:45:45,712 [Booker] I think they're thinking she's the right person for the job. 925 00:45:45,745 --> 00:45:50,049 Tatum Paxley could be the newest member of The Culling, especially like I said, 926 00:45:50,083 --> 00:45:53,486 if we get a victory tonight. Everything's lovely, man! 927 00:45:53,520 --> 00:45:56,656 [Vic] Spears, Vance, the insurance policy on the outside. 928 00:45:56,690 --> 00:45:58,725 Zaria able to get out the way for a moment, 929 00:45:58,758 --> 00:46:00,093 trying to showcase that power. 930 00:46:00,125 --> 00:46:04,163 Nice counter by Tatum. And Tatum with a nice dropkick. Wow! 931 00:46:04,196 --> 00:46:07,667 [Corey] And think about what the addition of Paxley could mean for The Culling. 932 00:46:07,701 --> 00:46:09,402 We see them grow stronger 933 00:46:09,435 --> 00:46:12,638 They're switching pieces in and out to maximize their effectiveness. 934 00:46:12,672 --> 00:46:15,058 Look at this! This is tremendous teamwork. 935 00:46:15,091 --> 00:46:17,743 -[Booker] Beautiful teamwork. -[Vic] Diabolical! 936 00:46:18,661 --> 00:46:22,649 So, you agree with what Booker said, that The Culling has only gotten stronger 937 00:46:22,682 --> 00:46:26,536 in recent weeks. Short-arm clothesline. Hook of the leg. And near fall. 938 00:46:26,569 --> 00:46:30,040 [Corey] When you find a way to appeal to the broken, to the weakened, 939 00:46:30,073 --> 00:46:33,792 and you can unite them and you can use the things that broke them 940 00:46:33,827 --> 00:46:37,946 to strengthen them, you are creating a very, very dangerous group of humans. 941 00:46:37,981 --> 00:46:39,432 [Booker] Beautiful soliloquy. 942 00:46:39,466 --> 00:46:42,769 [Vic] We're not playing Scrabble, Book. You don't get more points to use it twice. 943 00:46:42,801 --> 00:46:47,374 Izzi gifted some dolls to Tatum, Graves. And to your point, that's all it takes, 944 00:46:47,406 --> 00:46:49,408 putting Tatum's heart back together. 945 00:46:49,442 --> 00:46:51,044 -That's what I was-- -[Corey] It's symbolic. 946 00:46:51,077 --> 00:46:53,263 Oh! The dolls were symbolic. 947 00:46:53,296 --> 00:46:54,596 [Vic] Yeah, that was symbolic, too. 948 00:46:54,631 --> 00:46:56,683 [Corey] It'd be like if I bought you your favorite honey 949 00:46:56,716 --> 00:46:58,984 'cause we didn't have a great show. Look at Tatum Paxley. 950 00:46:59,019 --> 00:47:01,738 [Booker] Oh, baby! Oh, baby! 951 00:47:01,788 --> 00:47:04,857 Shooting the half. Hook of the leg. Will it be enough? 952 00:47:04,891 --> 00:47:06,125 And a near fall. 953 00:47:06,158 --> 00:47:08,944 [Booker] Beautiful somersault leg drop! 954 00:47:08,978 --> 00:47:12,499 [Vic] For Tatum Paxley, partners, friends have left her in the past. 955 00:47:12,531 --> 00:47:16,336 Some unexpected, maybe. I look at it the other way. 956 00:47:16,368 --> 00:47:20,306 Maybe, just maybe, she found a true friend, Booker, in Izzi Dame. 957 00:47:20,339 --> 00:47:23,308 [Booker] Let me tell you right now, Tatum Paxley has a lot of talent, 958 00:47:23,343 --> 00:47:27,212 and I think The Culling can really, truly, hone in on that talent 959 00:47:27,247 --> 00:47:30,917 and get the best of Tatum Paxley out in the middle of that ring. 960 00:47:30,950 --> 00:47:33,653 -That's how I'm thinking. -[Corey] You got a lot of experience. 961 00:47:33,687 --> 00:47:36,122 Think of the value inside the mind of Shawn Spears. 962 00:47:36,156 --> 00:47:39,658 This is a man who's been there, done that, around the world, 963 00:47:39,692 --> 00:47:41,728 tasted success, sulked in failure. 964 00:47:41,761 --> 00:47:44,614 -Hook of the leg! -[Vic] Off the enzuigiri. 965 00:47:44,647 --> 00:47:46,466 [Corey] Spears is a wealth of knowledge. 966 00:47:46,499 --> 00:47:50,002 And when you take these people, again, who for all intents and purposes, 967 00:47:50,036 --> 00:47:52,305 are in a dark spot in their life, 968 00:47:52,339 --> 00:47:54,391 Spears has figured out how to… 969 00:47:54,424 --> 00:47:57,460 Maybe "manipulate" is the right word, to build them back up. 970 00:47:57,493 --> 00:47:59,578 [Booker] You know what I call him, right? The GPS. 971 00:47:59,612 --> 00:48:02,147 Just put in the information, 972 00:48:02,182 --> 00:48:04,917 just log in your coordinations, and he will get you there. 973 00:48:04,951 --> 00:48:06,736 Yes, baby! Oh, yes! 974 00:48:06,770 --> 00:48:08,705 Coordinates, that's what I meant to say. 975 00:48:08,738 --> 00:48:11,758 [Vic] Who the hell uses a GPS? You use maps now these days. 976 00:48:11,790 --> 00:48:14,761 -You got a TomTom in your car? -[Booker] I got Waze. 977 00:48:14,794 --> 00:48:16,645 -[Corey laughing] Oh! -[Booker] Yes. 978 00:48:16,680 --> 00:48:21,033 [Vic] Well, right now, Tatum Paxley finding ways to continue this matchup. 979 00:48:21,067 --> 00:48:24,104 And for The Culling, a tag was made. Izzi Dame back in. 980 00:48:24,136 --> 00:48:26,038 -And this tag… Oh! -[Booker] Wow! 981 00:48:26,071 --> 00:48:27,807 [Corey] Tried to get the knees up just in time! 982 00:48:27,841 --> 00:48:31,444 [Vic] Oh, tag! And in comes the Women's North American Champion, 983 00:48:31,478 --> 00:48:35,248 who's finding her own ways to turn the tables in this matchup. 984 00:48:35,281 --> 00:48:39,452 [Booker] Just in the nick of time, too, because Zaria was killing it. 985 00:48:39,486 --> 00:48:42,489 [Vic] Little Home Alone action here, taking down, running right back around. 986 00:48:42,522 --> 00:48:45,308 -Dropkick right to the face. In control. -[Corey] Wow! 987 00:48:45,341 --> 00:48:47,460 [crowd cheering] 988 00:48:50,046 --> 00:48:51,815 [Vic] Izzi running and… Oh! 989 00:48:51,848 --> 00:48:53,500 A tag was made. That's a… 990 00:48:54,267 --> 00:48:57,520 new tag for Zaria, who was just able to get out of the matchup, 991 00:48:57,554 --> 00:49:00,205 but nonetheless, working like a well-oiled machine. 992 00:49:00,240 --> 00:49:03,209 [Corey] Sol Ruca just needed a solid base to launch that attack. 993 00:49:03,243 --> 00:49:06,062 Zaria now has Izzi scooped up. 994 00:49:08,281 --> 00:49:11,116 [Booker] Oh, double-up tag team action right here. 995 00:49:11,151 --> 00:49:13,620 Going for the big… This could be the coup d'état. 996 00:49:13,653 --> 00:49:15,422 Oh, man! 997 00:49:15,455 --> 00:49:17,390 [Vic] With a little extra twist. 998 00:49:17,424 --> 00:49:20,292 Into the cover goes Zaria, who is legal for her team. 999 00:49:20,326 --> 00:49:25,115 And running up the back, breaking it up was Tatum! 1000 00:49:25,147 --> 00:49:28,600 This is a new side of Paxley we've never seen before. 1001 00:49:28,634 --> 00:49:30,720 And I hate to admit it, up until now, 1002 00:49:30,754 --> 00:49:33,272 it's because of Izzi Dame and The Culling. 1003 00:49:33,306 --> 00:49:35,642 [Booker] Tatum Paxley has so much talent. 1004 00:49:35,674 --> 00:49:38,478 It's just about honing that talent and bringing it out. 1005 00:49:38,511 --> 00:49:40,330 Right now, Zaria going for… Oh, no! 1006 00:49:40,363 --> 00:49:43,333 [Vic] Codebreaker by Izzi. And you know Izzi, right now… 1007 00:49:43,366 --> 00:49:45,585 [Corey] Izzi looking for Tatum, there's no Tatum! 1008 00:49:45,618 --> 00:49:46,653 [Booker] Where is she? 1009 00:49:46,685 --> 00:49:50,323 [Vic] What do you mean? You saw her get dropped a second ago. As Sol Ruca, 1010 00:49:50,357 --> 00:49:54,627 she is legal. Up over. Lands on her feet. And… 1011 00:49:54,661 --> 00:49:57,529 Oh, unique offense right to the spine. Oh! 1012 00:49:57,564 --> 00:50:01,283 Tatum just saved Izzi! Zaria just speared Sol! 1013 00:50:03,353 --> 00:50:05,772 That's not what Zaria's intentions were! 1014 00:50:05,805 --> 00:50:07,906 [Corey] Are you sure about that? 1015 00:50:08,408 --> 00:50:11,528 [Vic] Tatum has just shown her true colors. 1016 00:50:11,560 --> 00:50:12,946 Who's she sided with. 1017 00:50:14,180 --> 00:50:16,850 [Corey] She's crazy like a fox, Vic. That's what this is. 1018 00:50:16,883 --> 00:50:18,368 [Vic] She's crazy. 1019 00:50:18,435 --> 00:50:20,120 -She's conniving-- -[Corey] She's not crazy. 1020 00:50:20,153 --> 00:50:21,988 -She's crazy like a fox. -[Booker] Oh, baby. 1021 00:50:22,022 --> 00:50:25,491 [Vic] And she could be part of The Culling, sit-down style. 1022 00:50:25,524 --> 00:50:29,328 And Izzi just pinned the Women's North American Champion. 1023 00:50:29,362 --> 00:50:30,730 ["Truth And Pain" playing] 1024 00:50:30,763 --> 00:50:33,316 [announcer] Here are your winners, Tatum Paxley 1025 00:50:33,350 --> 00:50:36,618 and Izzi Dame! 1026 00:50:45,662 --> 00:50:47,781 [Vic] Take a look at this. 1027 00:50:48,781 --> 00:50:50,583 [Corey] A sight to behold for sure. 1028 00:50:50,616 --> 00:50:55,422 Tatum Paxley shoving Izzi Dame out of Zaria's path. 1029 00:50:55,455 --> 00:50:57,757 Zaria takes out Sol Ruca. 1030 00:50:58,958 --> 00:51:02,429 And as Zaria tried to reconcile what just happened, 1031 00:51:02,462 --> 00:51:05,464 Paxley takes care of business on the outside. 1032 00:51:05,498 --> 00:51:10,270 Izzi Dame with a sky high power bomb on the inside. 1033 00:51:10,303 --> 00:51:15,075 Nothing will bond the new team faster than a big-time win. 1034 00:51:17,277 --> 00:51:20,529 [Vic] Sol Ruca looking up in heartbreak 1035 00:51:20,562 --> 00:51:26,169 with the warm embrace of Izzi and Tatum and The Culling. 1036 00:51:28,922 --> 00:51:30,723 [crowd cheering] 1037 00:51:33,827 --> 00:51:36,562 You know, if you guys wanted my honest opinion, I would tell you that 1038 00:51:36,596 --> 00:51:40,066 Ethan is like the last person that you should align yourself with, 1039 00:51:40,100 --> 00:51:41,685 but anyways… 1040 00:51:41,718 --> 00:51:42,769 -Okay. -Great advice. 1041 00:51:42,801 --> 00:51:45,154 …what I was going to say is, I would love 1042 00:51:45,187 --> 00:51:48,558 -if we could have a civil conversation-- -Ain't nothing civil about this. 1043 00:51:48,591 --> 00:51:50,176 This is gonna be man to man. 1044 00:51:50,210 --> 00:51:52,412 And I damn sure don't need the peanut gallery here. 1045 00:51:52,444 --> 00:51:54,497 I want my rematch. 1046 00:51:54,531 --> 00:51:56,082 Okay. First of all, 1047 00:51:56,116 --> 00:52:00,086 a smidge of respect for The Vanity Project. 1048 00:52:00,770 --> 00:52:04,140 Also, these boys are literally only here to help you. 1049 00:52:04,174 --> 00:52:08,127 Just in case you step out of line and I have to send you back to the hospital, 1050 00:52:08,161 --> 00:52:09,578 they're here to protect you. 1051 00:52:09,612 --> 00:52:11,348 Now, as far as this… [chuckles] 1052 00:52:11,381 --> 00:52:15,285 …rematch goes, Ricky, please keep up with the times. 1053 00:52:15,317 --> 00:52:17,921 All Ego Ethan Page is the North American Champion. 1054 00:52:17,953 --> 00:52:20,457 The greatest North American to hold it. 1055 00:52:20,490 --> 00:52:23,676 And going forward, I will be dictating every single thing 1056 00:52:23,710 --> 00:52:26,178 about this championship on my terms. 1057 00:52:26,212 --> 00:52:27,696 Oh, wow. Your terms, huh? 1058 00:52:27,731 --> 00:52:30,316 Just like every championship that you've earned here? 1059 00:52:30,350 --> 00:52:31,216 -Hundos. -Hundos. 1060 00:52:32,152 --> 00:52:33,269 Hundos. 1061 00:52:33,303 --> 00:52:35,337 Yeah. Hundos. 1062 00:52:35,372 --> 00:52:38,975 Now, I am a fighting champion and in a fantastic mood, 1063 00:52:39,009 --> 00:52:40,827 so, I'm gonna give you an opportunity. 1064 00:52:41,394 --> 00:52:43,645 You can earn a shot at this championship, 1065 00:52:43,680 --> 00:52:49,169 if and only if you survive The Vanity Project gauntlet. 1066 00:52:49,685 --> 00:52:51,571 -A gauntlet? Oh, okay. -Wait, Ethan. 1067 00:52:51,604 --> 00:52:53,740 -Ethan, you can't… -You okay? 1068 00:52:53,772 --> 00:52:55,607 You can't do the… 1069 00:52:56,209 --> 00:52:59,062 Sorry. Ethan, you can't do that to Ricky. 1070 00:52:59,095 --> 00:53:01,031 -[all laughing] -[Ava] Jackson. 1071 00:53:01,064 --> 00:53:02,866 I like these guys, man. 1072 00:53:02,899 --> 00:53:04,834 No. Real cute, Slim Jim. 1073 00:53:05,435 --> 00:53:08,238 But I don't mind playing this little game of yours, 1074 00:53:08,270 --> 00:53:11,156 'cause, in fact, when I beat the gauntlet, 1075 00:53:11,857 --> 00:53:15,295 I get to dictate the stipulation for my rematch. 1076 00:53:15,345 --> 00:53:16,495 -I love that. -Okay, 1077 00:53:16,529 --> 00:53:18,498 -let's not get ahead of ourselves here. -No. 1078 00:53:18,531 --> 00:53:20,533 Sorry, champ. That is a done deal. 1079 00:53:20,567 --> 00:53:23,770 Next week, it will be Ricky Saints versus The Vanity Project 1080 00:53:23,803 --> 00:53:25,739 in The Vanity Project gauntlet match. 1081 00:53:25,772 --> 00:53:27,691 -Perfect. -Perfect. 1082 00:53:27,723 --> 00:53:28,875 -Great. -All right. 1083 00:53:29,442 --> 00:53:30,560 -We got him, though. -Easy. 1084 00:53:30,593 --> 00:53:32,011 -Yeah. For sure. -Hundos. 1085 00:53:32,045 --> 00:53:35,548 I'm not worried. You're gonna crush this. I want you in this. This is my boys. 1086 00:53:38,368 --> 00:53:40,002 [fanfare playing] 1087 00:53:44,674 --> 00:53:46,158 After reflecting on last week, 1088 00:53:47,292 --> 00:53:49,546 Uriah, you made me realize 1089 00:53:50,330 --> 00:53:51,897 that it might be time for this old dog 1090 00:53:52,499 --> 00:53:53,750 to learn some new tricks. 1091 00:53:54,433 --> 00:53:55,268 So… 1092 00:53:56,586 --> 00:53:57,670 I want to apologize. 1093 00:53:57,703 --> 00:53:59,806 Tough love is the only way that I know. 1094 00:53:59,839 --> 00:54:01,774 But if it wasn't for you two, 1095 00:54:03,093 --> 00:54:05,145 I would have never reopened Chase University. 1096 00:54:05,178 --> 00:54:08,348 Hell, when I heard Kale call out for me the day that I emptied out my classroom, 1097 00:54:08,381 --> 00:54:10,183 in my darkest of days, 1098 00:54:10,216 --> 00:54:11,651 I felt a glimmer of hope. 1099 00:54:12,685 --> 00:54:14,386 And I don't want to lose sight of that. 1100 00:54:14,988 --> 00:54:18,058 So, Kale, next week, I got you a singles match. 1101 00:54:18,091 --> 00:54:20,509 -Oh. Let's go. -Hey! 1102 00:54:20,542 --> 00:54:22,846 -Heck yeah. -And while I know my methods 1103 00:54:22,879 --> 00:54:23,730 aren't for everyone, 1104 00:54:23,779 --> 00:54:25,598 I do want to be better. 1105 00:54:25,632 --> 00:54:27,500 If you boys will allow it. 1106 00:54:27,533 --> 00:54:30,220 Mr. Chase, thank you. 1107 00:54:30,252 --> 00:54:31,404 Apology accepted. 1108 00:54:32,071 --> 00:54:33,106 Come on. 1109 00:54:33,138 --> 00:54:34,140 -Bring it in. -A hug? 1110 00:54:34,174 --> 00:54:36,843 -Bring it in. Give it. -Wow. 1111 00:54:36,875 --> 00:54:39,045 Hey, Mr. Chase, it's never too late to grow. 1112 00:54:39,078 --> 00:54:41,915 It's breaking those toxic patterns, you know what I mean? 1113 00:54:41,948 --> 00:54:44,651 Kale, Uriah and I will be out there with you. 1114 00:54:44,683 --> 00:54:47,020 Just promise that you'll listen to me 1115 00:54:47,053 --> 00:54:49,489 and that you'll use what you've learned over the past few weeks 1116 00:54:49,522 --> 00:54:50,757 to show them that you are… 1117 00:54:51,957 --> 00:54:53,225 Can I say it? Is that toxic? 1118 00:54:53,259 --> 00:54:56,830 I mean, 100% you can say it. Just with, you know? And not at. 1119 00:54:56,863 --> 00:55:00,866 Okay. And show them that you are [bleep] Chase U tough! 1120 00:55:00,899 --> 00:55:02,769 -Boom! Yes! -[all cheering] 1121 00:55:08,975 --> 00:55:13,145 You know, guys, I can only hope that Kale and Uriah finally smarten up 1122 00:55:13,178 --> 00:55:15,882 and break free from Chase U because it's a sinking ship. 1123 00:55:15,915 --> 00:55:17,000 It's a giant anchor. 1124 00:55:17,033 --> 00:55:19,234 I'd ask Booker, but I already know what his answer would be. 1125 00:55:19,269 --> 00:55:22,038 But right now, we understand that Kelly Kincaid is standing by 1126 00:55:22,071 --> 00:55:25,524 with TNA wrestlers Joe Hendry and Mike Santana. 1127 00:55:27,477 --> 00:55:29,745 Joe Hendry, we started the night off with a bang. 1128 00:55:29,779 --> 00:55:33,433 You scored a victory over Wes Lee with surprise help 1129 00:55:33,466 --> 00:55:36,051 from one of your opponents at Slammiversary. 1130 00:55:36,086 --> 00:55:37,654 You, Mike Santana. 1131 00:55:38,171 --> 00:55:40,839 Mike, I appreciate you coming out and helping to take care 1132 00:55:40,874 --> 00:55:42,792 -of The High Ryze, but-- -Listen, Joe. Check it. 1133 00:55:43,326 --> 00:55:46,328 You and I are throwing hands in two and a half weeks at Slammiversary. 1134 00:55:46,962 --> 00:55:49,683 But the reality is that we're united when it comes to 1135 00:55:49,716 --> 00:55:53,553 defending TNA against guys like Trick and High Ryze. 1136 00:55:53,586 --> 00:55:55,672 Well, from the desk of our GM Ava, 1137 00:55:55,705 --> 00:55:59,192 you two will be teaming up next week to take on High Ryze. 1138 00:55:59,225 --> 00:56:01,027 Kelly, I don't think I'm gonna get the invite 1139 00:56:01,060 --> 00:56:03,513 the invite to the Santana barbecue anytime soon. 1140 00:56:03,546 --> 00:56:06,216 You know what? That doesn't matter. We're completely different people, 1141 00:56:06,249 --> 00:56:08,250 but we do have one thing in common. 1142 00:56:08,283 --> 00:56:10,420 And that's a quest to bring back 1143 00:56:10,453 --> 00:56:14,274 the TNA World Championship back to TNA. 1144 00:56:14,924 --> 00:56:17,027 Well, as much as I believe, 1145 00:56:17,060 --> 00:56:19,796 don't get too excited, that Joe's a cornball, 1146 00:56:20,413 --> 00:56:22,415 he reps TNA to the max. 1147 00:56:23,066 --> 00:56:25,218 But let me make something real clear to you, Joe. 1148 00:56:26,086 --> 00:56:29,105 I'm gonna be the one that's bringing the TNA World title back home 1149 00:56:29,138 --> 00:56:30,156 where it belongs. 1150 00:56:30,874 --> 00:56:32,676 So get ready for Slammiversary. 1151 00:56:33,576 --> 00:56:35,845 That job is fit for one man. 1152 00:56:36,712 --> 00:56:38,348 And you're looking at him. 1153 00:56:38,381 --> 00:56:40,600 Either way, Slammiversary is right around the corner. 1154 00:56:40,633 --> 00:56:42,786 But first, the Great American Bash, 1155 00:56:42,819 --> 00:56:44,904 which will play host to the contract signing 1156 00:56:44,937 --> 00:56:49,959 for the TNA World Championship between these two men and Trick Williams. 1157 00:56:49,993 --> 00:56:50,910 Back to you, Vic. 1158 00:56:51,928 --> 00:56:53,897 You got this. I believe in you. 1159 00:56:53,930 --> 00:56:57,549 You're gonna be the one to beat Oba Femi. You're gonna dethrone The Ruler 1160 00:56:57,584 --> 00:56:59,469 -at the Great American Bash. -Yeah. 1161 00:56:59,502 --> 00:57:01,136 I got it. [speaking foreign language] 1162 00:57:01,171 --> 00:57:02,555 All right, let's go, brother. Let's-- 1163 00:57:03,573 --> 00:57:04,640 I got this. 1164 00:57:07,143 --> 00:57:09,562 Uh, good luck, man. I believe in you. You can do it. 1165 00:57:11,181 --> 00:57:12,832 ["Evil Challenger" playing] 1166 00:57:12,866 --> 00:57:14,600 [Vic] Well, we are settled in 1167 00:57:15,185 --> 00:57:18,370 for what is going to be a fight. 1168 00:57:36,940 --> 00:57:37,957 [bell dinging] 1169 00:57:39,308 --> 00:57:43,562 [announcer] The following is the NXT Championship 1170 00:57:43,596 --> 00:57:48,151 number one contenders match. 1171 00:57:48,183 --> 00:57:49,919 Introducing first, 1172 00:57:49,953 --> 00:57:53,656 weighing in at 340 pounds, 1173 00:57:53,690 --> 00:57:57,460 he is the winner of season one of LFG, 1174 00:57:57,493 --> 00:58:01,013 Jasper Troy! 1175 00:58:03,383 --> 00:58:06,435 [Vic] Troy takes on Inamura with an NXT title match 1176 00:58:06,469 --> 00:58:10,073 at the Great American Bash on the line, next. 1177 00:58:14,077 --> 00:58:17,430 -Oh, Izzi, we did it. We did it. -Incredible victory tonight, ladies. 1178 00:58:17,464 --> 00:58:20,082 Tatum, you are starting to look like one of the family out there. 1179 00:58:20,116 --> 00:58:20,950 -You are. -Really? 1180 00:58:20,984 --> 00:58:22,886 -I saw the chemistry developing. -See? 1181 00:58:22,919 --> 00:58:24,821 -It was good to see. -Oh, thank you, guys. 1182 00:58:24,854 --> 00:58:27,040 -Ava. -Ladies, congrats on your win tonight. 1183 00:58:27,073 --> 00:58:29,491 You guys are clicking pretty fast as a tag team. 1184 00:58:29,526 --> 00:58:31,761 It's easy to do when you know a friend has your back. 1185 00:58:31,794 --> 00:58:33,546 And I love that for you. 1186 00:58:33,580 --> 00:58:37,116 Izzi, I came here to tell you that because you pinned Sol tonight, 1187 00:58:37,149 --> 00:58:39,285 you will face her for the Women's North American Title 1188 00:58:39,319 --> 00:58:40,953 -at the Great American Bash. -Yes! 1189 00:58:40,986 --> 00:58:43,423 -Izzi, that is incredible! -It is incredible. 1190 00:58:43,455 --> 00:58:45,725 -It's about damn time. -Yes, it is. 1191 00:58:45,759 --> 00:58:47,394 Tatum, I couldn't have done this without you. 1192 00:58:47,426 --> 00:58:50,714 [indistinct shouting] 1193 00:58:50,747 --> 00:58:52,716 Come on, we get jumped from behind last week, 1194 00:58:52,749 --> 00:58:54,850 and the only evidence is a black steel chair. 1195 00:58:54,884 --> 00:58:58,038 [indistinct shouting] 1196 00:59:04,310 --> 00:59:07,364 I know my new friends would never do something like that. 1197 00:59:08,248 --> 00:59:11,033 And if you two are so big and bad, why don't you put those titles 1198 00:59:11,067 --> 00:59:13,536 -on the line next week? -How convenient! 1199 00:59:13,569 --> 00:59:16,690 You got it. You hit first, we're damn sure gonna hit last. 1200 00:59:16,723 --> 00:59:17,906 [indistinct shouting] 1201 00:59:17,941 --> 00:59:21,493 All right, all right. All right, listen, if you guys are fine with that, 1202 00:59:21,528 --> 00:59:23,446 you're gonna put the titles on the line next week. 1203 00:59:23,480 --> 00:59:24,731 -Okay. -See you there! 1204 00:59:24,763 --> 00:59:27,933 [indistinct shouting] 1205 00:59:29,586 --> 00:59:32,672 Those tag tiles are mine! Come on! Come on! 1206 00:59:33,173 --> 00:59:36,326 [indistinct shouting continues] 1207 00:59:36,875 --> 00:59:40,080 [Vic] Look, guys, there is never a dull moment 1208 00:59:40,113 --> 00:59:41,464 for our general manager. 1209 00:59:41,498 --> 00:59:42,749 ["Bad Boy" playing] 1210 00:59:47,986 --> 00:59:52,908 [announcer] And his opponent, weighing 242 pounds, 1211 00:59:52,942 --> 00:59:58,498 Yoshiki Inamura. 1212 00:59:58,531 --> 01:00:00,950 [Vic] Corey, are you ready for this? 1213 01:00:00,984 --> 01:00:03,019 Some Human Demolition Derby. 1214 01:00:03,053 --> 01:00:04,604 [Corey] I hope they reinforced 1215 01:00:04,636 --> 01:00:08,640 the ring for this one because these are two heavy hitters. 1216 01:00:08,674 --> 01:00:12,678 Yoshiki Inamura, who was bold enough to step up in the face of Oba Femi, 1217 01:00:12,712 --> 01:00:15,531 and say, "I want a shot at The Ruler." 1218 01:00:15,565 --> 01:00:17,817 Unfortunately for Yoshiki, 1219 01:00:17,850 --> 01:00:21,671 Jasper Troy believes he has unfinished business as well. 1220 01:00:21,705 --> 01:00:23,440 This one's too close to call. 1221 01:00:23,473 --> 01:00:26,026 [Vic] Look at the eyes on Jasper Troy. 1222 01:00:26,058 --> 01:00:27,827 [Booker] You know what he's thinking? 1223 01:00:27,926 --> 01:00:30,330 "This is the biggest meal I'm about to eat." 1224 01:00:30,363 --> 01:00:31,397 That's what he's thinking. 1225 01:00:31,431 --> 01:00:35,352 [Vic] You know, we've heard from his coach on LFG, it's Booker T. 1226 01:00:35,384 --> 01:00:36,803 Corey, I want to get your thoughts. 1227 01:00:36,836 --> 01:00:39,138 How scary truly can Troy be? 1228 01:00:39,172 --> 01:00:43,710 [Corey] I think the sky is the limit, and beyond, to use a cliché. 1229 01:00:43,743 --> 01:00:47,397 Jasper Troy with terrifying athleticism cover. 1230 01:00:47,446 --> 01:00:48,932 For a man of his size. 1231 01:00:48,964 --> 01:00:51,685 And, Booker, correct me if I'm wrong, I don't think I'm out of line 1232 01:00:51,718 --> 01:00:55,004 by saying Jasper Troy reminds me of someone you're familiar with 1233 01:00:55,038 --> 01:00:58,424 -from your TNA days, the monster Abyss. -[Booker] Yes. 1234 01:00:58,457 --> 01:01:01,411 [Corey] But sort of a modern era, faster, maybe even a little bit bigger. 1235 01:01:01,444 --> 01:01:06,533 [Booker] You look at this guy, Jasper Troy, he's 6'5", 300 pounds. 1236 01:01:06,566 --> 01:01:11,453 And that's down from 330, that tells me this dude is serious, man. 1237 01:01:11,488 --> 01:01:14,341 [Vic] Troy doing another cover of the leg. And a kick-out. 1238 01:01:15,759 --> 01:01:17,894 [audience member] Come on! 1239 01:01:17,926 --> 01:01:19,928 [Vic] You know, Booker, kind of, touched on it earlier. 1240 01:01:19,962 --> 01:01:24,951 I mean, just think about what Jasper Troy did to Oba Femi on their first meeting. 1241 01:01:24,984 --> 01:01:30,339 What he could do to Oba Femi at The Great American Bash. 1242 01:01:30,373 --> 01:01:31,875 I mean, it's downright scary. 1243 01:01:31,908 --> 01:01:35,861 And, Booker, are you still even questioning Inamura's thought process 1244 01:01:35,944 --> 01:01:37,297 after the last several weeks? 1245 01:01:37,330 --> 01:01:40,082 [Booker] Damn right. I'm wondering what the hell is he thinking 1246 01:01:40,133 --> 01:01:43,770 getting in the ring with this monster, Jasper Troy. 1247 01:01:43,803 --> 01:01:47,490 And let me tell you right now, Jasper, it's about bills, 1248 01:01:47,524 --> 01:01:52,345 it's about putting food on the table, which makes this dude very dangerous. 1249 01:01:52,379 --> 01:01:54,413 [Corey] It's about honor for Yoshiki Inamura, 1250 01:01:54,446 --> 01:01:57,933 who wants to go back someday to Japan with a story to be proud of, 1251 01:01:57,966 --> 01:02:00,185 with a list of accolades a mile long. 1252 01:02:00,220 --> 01:02:04,190 And trust me, Booker, you know, Inamura has a sumo background. 1253 01:02:04,223 --> 01:02:07,410 Yoshiki's no stranger to mixing it up with some heavy hitters. 1254 01:02:07,444 --> 01:02:09,546 Heavy dudes like Jasper Troy. 1255 01:02:09,578 --> 01:02:13,232 Look at this. That is fighting spirit. That's what this is about. 1256 01:02:13,283 --> 01:02:15,835 [Vic] And it was Inamura who went back to Japan, 1257 01:02:15,868 --> 01:02:18,104 only to realize the things he missed. 1258 01:02:18,138 --> 01:02:20,839 As he, right now, is taking it to Troy. 1259 01:02:20,874 --> 01:02:22,207 Big elbow to the chest. 1260 01:02:22,241 --> 01:02:24,910 Into the cover to get into The Great American Bash. 1261 01:02:24,944 --> 01:02:26,046 And a kick-out. 1262 01:02:26,078 --> 01:02:29,165 He missed his tag-team partner, this brand, the passion of the fans. 1263 01:02:29,198 --> 01:02:34,921 He wants to pay them back by becoming the NXT champion in Atlanta. 1264 01:02:34,953 --> 01:02:37,790 [Corey] Listen, Yoshiki Inamura able to settle in now. 1265 01:02:37,823 --> 01:02:43,062 Strategize a little bit better after weathering the early storm of Jasper Troy. 1266 01:02:43,096 --> 01:02:47,549 [Vic] And speaking of the NXT champion, there you see Oba Femi looking on. 1267 01:02:47,600 --> 01:02:53,123 He will face one of these two men in Atlanta at The Great American Bash. 1268 01:02:53,156 --> 01:02:57,243 And he's going to have to be ready for two absolute powerhouses, 1269 01:02:57,277 --> 01:02:59,062 as Inamura in control. 1270 01:02:59,095 --> 01:03:00,562 [Corey] We saw several weeks ago, 1271 01:03:00,596 --> 01:03:04,049 Oba Femi just barely getting past Jasper Troy. 1272 01:03:04,084 --> 01:03:07,053 Oba has yet to mix it up properly with Yoshiki Inamura. 1273 01:03:07,087 --> 01:03:09,489 And Inamura right now, nothing fancy. 1274 01:03:09,522 --> 01:03:13,393 Side headlock, just trying to wear down Jasper Troy. 1275 01:03:13,426 --> 01:03:16,980 And this is where that sumo power, that background of Inamura plays in. 1276 01:03:17,013 --> 01:03:19,832 He can wear you down. He's incredibly powerful. 1277 01:03:19,866 --> 01:03:21,518 You ever seen a sumo train, Vic? 1278 01:03:21,551 --> 01:03:23,303 -[Vic] I have not. -[Corey] It's unbelievable. 1279 01:03:23,336 --> 01:03:26,406 I had the honor of being invited to a dojo many years back in Japan. 1280 01:03:26,439 --> 01:03:29,826 And you wanna talk about some intense, powerful training. 1281 01:03:29,859 --> 01:03:33,029 These guys, I mean, some of them were strong enough to flip cars. 1282 01:03:33,078 --> 01:03:35,098 -That's no exaggeration. -[Booker] Let me tell you, 1283 01:03:35,131 --> 01:03:37,283 Inamura is just hanging on for dear life right now. 1284 01:03:37,317 --> 01:03:40,270 Trying to buy some time. That's the way I see it. 1285 01:03:40,303 --> 01:03:43,223 I don't know what the hell you're talking about, Graves. 1286 01:03:43,256 --> 01:03:44,573 [Vic] Graves is-- 1287 01:03:44,607 --> 01:03:47,827 -This is what you were alluding to. -[Corey] Just watch and learn, my friend. 1288 01:03:50,997 --> 01:03:54,834 -Jasper's not taking the bait. -[Vic] Yeah, and there goes Inamura. 1289 01:03:54,868 --> 01:03:57,020 -[Corey] There we go! -[Vic] Inamura coming back in. 1290 01:03:57,053 --> 01:03:59,089 -[Corey] Oh, no! -[Vic] Big sidewalk slam. 1291 01:03:59,122 --> 01:04:01,691 [Booker] This is America. We ain't in Japan. 1292 01:04:01,725 --> 01:04:03,843 -This ain't no sumo match. -[Vic] The cover. Kicking away. 1293 01:04:03,877 --> 01:04:05,412 [Vic] It's all about the American dream. 1294 01:04:05,444 --> 01:04:07,964 And one of these men may be heading to The Great American Bash 1295 01:04:08,013 --> 01:04:12,652 to achieve that dream, becoming the NXT champion. 1296 01:04:12,685 --> 01:04:14,988 [Corey] Well, listen, they got monsters in Japan, too, Booker. 1297 01:04:15,020 --> 01:04:17,857 -Think about it, Godzilla… -[Vic and Booker] Whoa! 1298 01:04:19,075 --> 01:04:20,743 …Giant Bernard. 1299 01:04:20,777 --> 01:04:23,096 As Inamura looking down in control. 1300 01:04:23,129 --> 01:04:27,067 Who is headed to Atlanta? Who is gonna face Oba Femi? 1301 01:04:32,288 --> 01:04:33,589 [commentators exclaiming] 1302 01:04:35,091 --> 01:04:36,408 [Booker] Got all of it. 1303 01:04:37,910 --> 01:04:40,513 [Vic] Oba Femi said he would relish a fight with someone 1304 01:04:40,547 --> 01:04:42,448 who shares his warrior spirit. 1305 01:04:42,482 --> 01:04:45,935 And these two certainly fit the bill, Graves. 1306 01:04:45,969 --> 01:04:48,321 [Corey] This is incredible physicality on both sides. 1307 01:04:48,355 --> 01:04:50,040 Here comes Troy. 1308 01:04:50,089 --> 01:04:52,424 -Big splash. -[Vic] Sending a message. 1309 01:04:52,459 --> 01:04:55,694 [Booker] You ain't gotta worry about this dude right here, this monster. 1310 01:04:55,729 --> 01:04:58,098 You ain't gotta worry about him pulling the trigger. 1311 01:04:58,131 --> 01:04:59,399 Oh, yes, man! 1312 01:04:59,432 --> 01:05:02,368 [Vic] Third time, will it be the charm? Looking for a three. 1313 01:05:02,402 --> 01:05:03,653 And a kick-out. 1314 01:05:03,687 --> 01:05:05,138 Not quite yet. 1315 01:05:05,171 --> 01:05:06,705 Inamura still with some fight left. 1316 01:05:06,740 --> 01:05:12,479 Booker, is Troy the first man you've seen put doubt in the mind of Oba Femi? 1317 01:05:12,529 --> 01:05:15,080 [Booker] Yeah, I mean, because he stands, you know, 6'5", 1318 01:05:15,115 --> 01:05:18,451 and he goes toe-to-toe with a man like Oba Femi. 1319 01:05:18,484 --> 01:05:22,455 Oba has to know that he's beatable. He's beatable. He's been there before. 1320 01:05:22,489 --> 01:05:27,160 And this man, this man, Jasper Troy, can stop him at the gate. 1321 01:05:27,192 --> 01:05:30,363 [Vic] Jasper Troy told the universe the day he signed his contract… 1322 01:05:30,397 --> 01:05:32,816 Into the cover. Another hook of the leg. 1323 01:05:32,848 --> 01:05:34,634 …that he would make an impact. 1324 01:05:34,667 --> 01:05:37,569 And, Graves, this man has not lied. 1325 01:05:37,604 --> 01:05:39,788 [Corey] No doubt about it. Jasper Troy called his shot. 1326 01:05:39,823 --> 01:05:43,743 And he's delivered everything just short of becoming NXT champion. 1327 01:05:43,777 --> 01:05:46,379 And as we've been talking about through the duration of this match, 1328 01:05:46,413 --> 01:05:48,964 Troy pushed The Ruler to his limit. 1329 01:05:48,998 --> 01:05:50,850 We thought, on multiple occasions, 1330 01:05:50,884 --> 01:05:54,069 we were gonna have a new kingpin in NXT named Jasper Troy. 1331 01:05:54,104 --> 01:05:56,056 [Vic] And if you even go back to last week, 1332 01:05:56,089 --> 01:05:57,640 he dropped Inamura, 1333 01:05:57,674 --> 01:06:00,259 he got back in the face of Oba Femi and said, 1334 01:06:00,292 --> 01:06:01,928 "We are not done." 1335 01:06:01,961 --> 01:06:05,415 As now, Jasper Troy may be looking for an abdominal stretch of sorts. 1336 01:06:05,448 --> 01:06:07,701 Inamura doing a nice job in trying to counter. 1337 01:06:07,734 --> 01:06:10,537 Round and round they go. Inamura finally breaks the hold 1338 01:06:10,569 --> 01:06:12,254 and gets a little bit of separation. 1339 01:06:12,288 --> 01:06:14,274 [Booker] Great action right there from Inamura 1340 01:06:14,307 --> 01:06:15,975 just to keep his feet moving. 1341 01:06:16,009 --> 01:06:17,810 [audience chanting] Yoshiki! Yoshiki! 1342 01:06:17,843 --> 01:06:20,080 [Corey] I'm gonna be honest, maybe I overestimated Inamura 1343 01:06:20,113 --> 01:06:23,265 because Inamura is looking like he's in a world of trouble right now. 1344 01:06:23,299 --> 01:06:26,703 And he desperately needs a few moments to recompose himself. 1345 01:06:26,736 --> 01:06:28,837 [Vic] I don't necessarily think you're wrong, Graves, 1346 01:06:28,888 --> 01:06:32,274 but I think that also just goes to the power that Jasper Troy possesses. 1347 01:06:32,308 --> 01:06:34,461 [Corey] I agree with that. Wait a minute, wait a minute. 1348 01:06:34,493 --> 01:06:38,832 Maybe I am wrong. Here comes Inamura, teeing off on the big man. 1349 01:06:38,881 --> 01:06:40,984 [Vic] There is that warrior spirit. 1350 01:06:41,017 --> 01:06:42,118 One more shot. 1351 01:06:42,152 --> 01:06:44,971 But Jasper Troy rising up like someone out of a horror movie. 1352 01:06:45,004 --> 01:06:46,439 Coming right back in. 1353 01:06:46,473 --> 01:06:49,776 And this is where that demolition derby is starting to come out. 1354 01:06:49,808 --> 01:06:51,011 Whoa! 1355 01:06:51,044 --> 01:06:53,562 Bam! Big Boss Man slam. 1356 01:06:53,596 --> 01:06:56,683 Into the cover. And Inamura. 1357 01:06:56,716 --> 01:07:00,220 Jasper Troy was so close. 1358 01:07:00,252 --> 01:07:02,922 Take another look at just how close. 1359 01:07:02,955 --> 01:07:06,542 [Corey] Around we go. Nearly put through the center of the ring. 1360 01:07:06,576 --> 01:07:10,230 You called it Boss Man slam, I would have gone "black hole." 1361 01:07:10,263 --> 01:07:13,899 Either way, almost the end of Yoshiki Inamura. 1362 01:07:13,933 --> 01:07:16,069 [Booker] Inamura took that on his teeth right there. 1363 01:07:16,102 --> 01:07:17,337 The big man is gonna follow him. 1364 01:07:17,370 --> 01:07:19,422 -Oh! -[Corey] Another splash. Didn't work out. 1365 01:07:19,455 --> 01:07:21,091 Inamura with the knees up. 1366 01:07:21,140 --> 01:07:22,392 Inamura now. 1367 01:07:22,424 --> 01:07:25,678 [Corey] Here we go, the sumo-style strikes. 1368 01:07:25,712 --> 01:07:28,915 [Vic] Graves, as you would say, target has been acquired. 1369 01:07:28,948 --> 01:07:32,000 -And unleashing fury is Inamura. -[referee] Come on, out of that corner. 1370 01:07:33,653 --> 01:07:35,388 [Vic] Oh! 1371 01:07:35,422 --> 01:07:37,807 -[Corey] Little extra. -[Vic] And Inamura right now 1372 01:07:37,857 --> 01:07:41,877 showing even another page in his own playbook. 1373 01:07:41,910 --> 01:07:44,830 -Showing another layer, if you will. -[Corey] Oh, baby! 1374 01:07:44,864 --> 01:07:47,549 [Booker] You gotta be kidding me. He can't do it. No way. 1375 01:07:47,600 --> 01:07:50,787 -He just did. Wow. -[Vic] Big slam from Inamura. 1376 01:07:50,819 --> 01:07:56,308 It's all about becoming the number one contender to the NXT Championship. 1377 01:07:56,343 --> 01:07:58,093 Round and round they go. 1378 01:07:58,178 --> 01:07:59,696 -[Corey] Wow! -[Vic] Inamura, again, 1379 01:07:59,729 --> 01:08:01,531 overpowering Jasper Troy. 1380 01:08:01,564 --> 01:08:03,566 [Corey] Booker, you gotta start believing, man. 1381 01:08:03,600 --> 01:08:06,468 [Booker] I'm impressed. I'm impressed with Inamura right now. 1382 01:08:06,502 --> 01:08:08,672 He's going on top for that bomb. 1383 01:08:08,705 --> 01:08:11,124 He's gonna try dropping on the big man. 1384 01:08:11,156 --> 01:08:13,593 [Vic] We've seen this before in the past. 1385 01:08:14,727 --> 01:08:18,197 -[Corey] Nailed it! -[Vic] Oh, Yoshiki! 1386 01:08:18,231 --> 01:08:20,200 -[audience] Three! -[bell dinging] 1387 01:08:22,167 --> 01:08:23,720 [announcer] Here's your winner, 1388 01:08:23,752 --> 01:08:30,109 and the new number one contender to the NXT Championship, 1389 01:08:30,160 --> 01:08:34,764 Yoshiki Inamura! 1390 01:08:34,798 --> 01:08:39,536 [Corey] Inamura is headed to The Great American Bash. 1391 01:08:40,019 --> 01:08:43,106 We weren't certain that Inamura had what it took 1392 01:08:43,139 --> 01:08:46,225 to knock-out the powerhouse Jasper Troy. 1393 01:08:46,259 --> 01:08:51,563 Well, Yoshiki Inamura was all to eager to prove us all wrong. 1394 01:08:51,598 --> 01:08:54,250 Massive splash from the top. 1395 01:08:54,283 --> 01:08:57,836 And Yoshiki Inamura has earned the right 1396 01:08:57,871 --> 01:09:01,441 to step up and challenge The Ruler. 1397 01:09:01,474 --> 01:09:04,376 [Vic] Because it is now official. 1398 01:09:04,411 --> 01:09:10,767 Inamura is headed to Atlanta to face that man, 1399 01:09:10,800 --> 01:09:14,336 Oba Femi, for the NXT Championship. 1400 01:09:14,371 --> 01:09:18,825 It's going down Saturday afternoon, July 12th, 1401 01:09:18,858 --> 01:09:21,443 at The Great American Bash. 1402 01:09:21,478 --> 01:09:23,813 [Corey] Guys, look behind Jasper! 1403 01:09:23,862 --> 01:09:26,433 -[Booker] What the hell is he doing? -[Corey] The Young OG. 1404 01:09:26,465 --> 01:09:31,103 [Vic] Je'Von Evans just bounced Jasper Troy. 1405 01:09:33,423 --> 01:09:38,127 But it's all about the NXT Championship at The Great American Bash. 1406 01:09:38,161 --> 01:09:41,014 -Me and you, my friend. -Yes! Yeah! Yeah! 1407 01:09:41,898 --> 01:09:43,349 [Vic] And on the topic of Atlanta, 1408 01:09:43,383 --> 01:09:46,720 ahead of her NXT women's title match at Evolution, 1409 01:09:46,752 --> 01:09:50,506 we will hear from the number one contender herself, Jordynne Grace, 1410 01:09:50,540 --> 01:09:52,442 next on NXT. 1411 01:09:55,728 --> 01:09:57,864 [Vic] Well, next week, gold will be on the line, 1412 01:09:57,897 --> 01:10:01,000 as Hank and Tank defend their titles against the team 1413 01:10:01,034 --> 01:10:04,737 they believe attacked them, Spears, Vance of The Culling. 1414 01:10:04,771 --> 01:10:11,711 NXT tag team championships on the line live next week right here on NXT. 1415 01:10:11,745 --> 01:10:14,864 [Corey] And the former North American champion 1416 01:10:14,898 --> 01:10:17,717 Ricky Saints certainly has his hands full, 1417 01:10:17,751 --> 01:10:22,706 as "All Ego" Ethan Page continues to try to make Saints' life hell. 1418 01:10:22,755 --> 01:10:26,675 Ricky Saints battles The Vanity Project in a Gauntlet Match. 1419 01:10:27,693 --> 01:10:31,931 [Vic] Not to be outdone, an unlikely combo of sorts will team, 1420 01:10:31,965 --> 01:10:38,038 as TNA wrestlers Joe Hendry and Mike Santana will meet The High Ryze. 1421 01:10:38,071 --> 01:10:42,224 There will be high stakes next week live on NXT. 1422 01:10:43,108 --> 01:10:47,547 [Corey] And Tavion Heights with talent blessed by the gods 1423 01:10:48,098 --> 01:10:51,050 will go one-on-one with Charlie Dempsey 1424 01:10:51,084 --> 01:10:53,787 but if Tavion Heights is victorious, 1425 01:10:53,820 --> 01:10:59,642 he follows in the footsteps of Myles Borne and leaves No Quarter Catch Crew. 1426 01:11:02,896 --> 01:11:04,697 ♪ It's not over until I win ♪ 1427 01:11:10,786 --> 01:11:12,972 [hard rock music playing] 1428 01:11:13,973 --> 01:11:15,208 [crowd cheering] 1429 01:11:17,309 --> 01:11:19,779 [announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 1430 01:11:19,813 --> 01:11:24,666 the No. 1 contender to the NXT women's championship 1431 01:11:24,701 --> 01:11:28,088 Jordynne Grace. 1432 01:11:28,121 --> 01:11:30,572 [Vic] Guys, are we looking at the next face 1433 01:11:30,607 --> 01:11:32,759 of the NXT women's division? 1434 01:11:33,425 --> 01:11:36,429 [Corey] If you ask Jordynne Grace, the answer is "absolutely." 1435 01:11:36,463 --> 01:11:40,416 Grace knows what it feels like to carry a women's division on her back 1436 01:11:40,450 --> 01:11:42,686 prior to arriving in NXT. 1437 01:11:42,719 --> 01:11:46,656 But all that matters is what happens in Atlanta at Evolution. 1438 01:11:47,824 --> 01:11:49,559 I wanted to come out here tonight 1439 01:11:51,344 --> 01:11:52,996 and be completely honest. 1440 01:11:54,531 --> 01:11:59,335 Getting to this point is the hardest thing that I've ever had to do. 1441 01:11:59,986 --> 01:12:01,388 [crowd cheering, applauding] 1442 01:12:02,272 --> 01:12:04,224 But last week reminded me of something. 1443 01:12:05,575 --> 01:12:09,079 It reminded me that I thrive under pressure. 1444 01:12:10,830 --> 01:12:14,284 And the bigger the battle, the bigger the win. 1445 01:12:18,071 --> 01:12:23,827 So now, I'm about to walk into Evolution, a historic Premium Live Event, 1446 01:12:24,711 --> 01:12:28,365 not just for WWE, but for women's wrestling. 1447 01:12:33,103 --> 01:12:36,956 And this time, I'm not watching from the sidelines, 1448 01:12:36,990 --> 01:12:38,525 I'm a part of it. 1449 01:12:40,143 --> 01:12:46,433 I'm going to make history alongside the best women's wrestlers in the world. 1450 01:12:52,255 --> 01:12:55,775 But for the sake of complete honesty, 1451 01:12:56,376 --> 01:13:01,081 I have to be something that I'm honestly terrified of being… 1452 01:13:03,116 --> 01:13:04,367 and that's vulnerable. 1453 01:13:04,416 --> 01:13:05,251 [person] What? 1454 01:13:06,853 --> 01:13:09,856 Because I've been thinking a lot lately, asking myself, 1455 01:13:11,657 --> 01:13:14,110 "Am I actually good enough to be here?" 1456 01:13:14,177 --> 01:13:17,630 [crowd cheering] Yeah! 1457 01:13:19,182 --> 01:13:21,934 [crowd chanting] Yes, you are. Yes, you are. 1458 01:13:21,968 --> 01:13:25,871 "Do I really belong in the WWE?" 1459 01:13:26,438 --> 01:13:28,474 [crowd cheering, whistling] 1460 01:13:30,110 --> 01:13:31,878 And a lot of you know my journey. 1461 01:13:32,762 --> 01:13:36,331 You know that I didn't grow up saying 1462 01:13:36,366 --> 01:13:39,302 that I was born to be a WWE Superstar. 1463 01:13:43,723 --> 01:13:44,791 [sighs] 1464 01:13:45,642 --> 01:13:51,531 But I did everything I had to do in order to get here. 1465 01:13:53,366 --> 01:13:58,288 I became someone that they couldn't ignore. 1466 01:14:01,391 --> 01:14:07,714 So at Evolution, I'm gonna beat Jacy Jayne and remind myself of exactly who I am. 1467 01:14:11,651 --> 01:14:15,170 -Because I may not have been born for th… -[music starts playing] 1468 01:14:16,906 --> 01:14:19,959 [mouthing] Of course. Of course. 1469 01:14:25,281 --> 01:14:29,385 ["WWE: The Chosen (Fatal Influence)" playing] 1470 01:14:33,540 --> 01:14:35,208 All right, Jordynne. 1471 01:14:35,241 --> 01:14:39,978 Are you done with this incredibly pitiful sob story of yours yet? 1472 01:14:40,880 --> 01:14:43,900 But, I mean, congratulations on making it 1473 01:14:43,933 --> 01:14:47,536 the absolute highlight of your entire career. 1474 01:14:49,456 --> 01:14:55,661 And I know, I know, I am fully aware that you can bench-press more than me. 1475 01:14:56,880 --> 01:14:58,865 But you can't carry… 1476 01:14:58,898 --> 01:15:03,903 in fact, you'll never carry this division the way I will. 1477 01:15:04,471 --> 01:15:08,491 But by all means, continue flexing your muscles 1478 01:15:08,541 --> 01:15:14,397 and hoping that one day a championship will just magically fall into your arms. 1479 01:15:14,431 --> 01:15:18,902 But I can promise you, it won't be my NXT women's championship 1480 01:15:18,968 --> 01:15:22,589 and it damn sure won't be at Evolution. 1481 01:15:22,621 --> 01:15:28,211 Because everyone wants to keep saying I am the most beatable champion in history 1482 01:15:28,827 --> 01:15:33,416 but unfortunately for all of you, and all you idiots, 1483 01:15:33,450 --> 01:15:36,603 I'm at the top of my game. 1484 01:15:36,635 --> 01:15:38,722 [crowd booing] 1485 01:15:38,755 --> 01:15:41,474 Yeah, you can all keep crying about it. 1486 01:15:41,508 --> 01:15:44,427 Keep crying about it while I keep winning. 1487 01:15:47,397 --> 01:15:51,134 And while I'm on the subject, it reminds me, 1488 01:15:52,035 --> 01:15:56,822 you and Blake Monroe, you seem to be cut from the same cloth. 1489 01:15:56,856 --> 01:15:59,358 You think you can just walk up in here 1490 01:15:59,392 --> 01:16:02,161 and everyone's gonna bow down at your feet. 1491 01:16:02,929 --> 01:16:04,531 But luckily for you, 1492 01:16:04,563 --> 01:16:11,036 Fatal Influence will always be here to remind you exactly where you stand. 1493 01:16:11,938 --> 01:16:13,773 Quick reality check, honey. 1494 01:16:13,807 --> 01:16:17,811 -At Evolution… -All right, Jacy, why don't you just 1495 01:16:17,844 --> 01:16:20,797 -do everyone here a favor… -I'm not done talking. 1496 01:16:20,880 --> 01:16:24,217 -…and shut up. -[crowd cheering] 1497 01:16:26,902 --> 01:16:29,822 -You shocked the world… -Back up. Get away from me. 1498 01:16:29,856 --> 01:16:32,092 …when you won NXT women's championship. 1499 01:16:32,125 --> 01:16:35,211 Damn right. 'Cause I'm the best. I shocked them. You're right. 1500 01:16:35,260 --> 01:16:38,114 But I'm not gonna surprise anybody when I beat you. 1501 01:16:39,099 --> 01:16:43,001 At Evolution, I'm gonna become the NXT women's… 1502 01:16:44,120 --> 01:16:45,972 [Vic] Oh! Izzi Dame heard enough. 1503 01:16:46,005 --> 01:16:48,407 Jordynne Grace looking to stand her ground. 1504 01:16:48,441 --> 01:16:51,611 [Vic] Jazmyn Nyx doing the right thing getting out to dodge. 1505 01:16:51,644 --> 01:16:55,548 Certainly a numbers advantage now for Fatal Influence 1506 01:16:55,581 --> 01:17:00,487 against the No. 1 contender for Jacy Jayne's women's championship 1507 01:17:00,987 --> 01:17:04,941 [Corey] Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne delivering a message. 1508 01:17:06,358 --> 01:17:08,394 -She's here! -Oh, you want some? 1509 01:17:08,911 --> 01:17:12,282 [Vic] Blake Monroe… The Glamorous One. 1510 01:17:13,148 --> 01:17:18,638 She was attacked in the same way two weeks ago here on NXT. 1511 01:17:18,672 --> 01:17:19,773 [Booker] Oh, yes. 1512 01:17:22,224 --> 01:17:25,478 [Vic] Blake Monroe getting her some right now. 1513 01:17:27,947 --> 01:17:30,282 [pop music playing] 1514 01:17:33,086 --> 01:17:37,290 But for Jordynne Grace, all the pressure is on her back 1515 01:17:37,322 --> 01:17:41,911 when she faces Jacy Jayne for the NXT women's championship. 1516 01:17:41,945 --> 01:17:46,266 Ladies. All right. Clearly there's a lot… 1517 01:17:46,299 --> 01:17:51,304 -Look what they did… -All right, all right. Jacy, Jacy… 1518 01:17:51,353 --> 01:17:54,773 -Jacy, calm down. -This is absolutely outrageous. 1519 01:17:54,808 --> 01:17:58,144 -Are you gonna do something? -And listen to what I have to say. 1520 01:17:58,178 --> 01:17:59,478 Oh, I'm waiting! 1521 01:17:59,512 --> 01:18:03,450 What I was going to say is, look, clearly you want something done 1522 01:18:03,483 --> 01:18:04,867 about Jordynne and Blake. 1523 01:18:04,901 --> 01:18:08,621 And luckily for you, yours truly is already two steps ahead. 1524 01:18:08,655 --> 01:18:10,407 -Thank God. -Thank you. 1525 01:18:10,440 --> 01:18:16,246 So, at The Great American Bash, it will be Fallon Henley and Jacy Jayne 1526 01:18:16,329 --> 01:18:20,333 against the team of Jordynne Grace and Blake Monroe. 1527 01:18:20,967 --> 01:18:22,218 [crowd cheering] 1528 01:18:23,553 --> 01:18:30,076 [Vic] What an unbelievable decision just made by our general manager. 1529 01:18:31,978 --> 01:18:33,713 Running… run it back. 1530 01:18:40,954 --> 01:18:45,709 Has a fatal blow just been delivered 1531 01:18:46,925 --> 01:18:50,246 to the confidence of Fatal Influence? 1532 01:18:52,965 --> 01:18:59,272 We will find out at The Great American Bash. by our general manager.