[Triple H] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
-["Millions From Now" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Welcome to NXT!
We are live inside the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
But what a weekend it was in Atlanta,
and it all started with The Great American Bash!
[Vic] 40 years ago this month,
a man with an American dream created this event.
The tradition carries on our Superstars.
Welcome to The Great American Bash!
If Je'Von claims to be bouncing, then watch me put him down.
[Vic] Evans surprised The Monster In Atlanta!
[Corey] The W belongs to The Young OG!
[Vic] Gold on the line not just for Izzi Dame,
but for The Culling as an entire unit.
Sol Ruca from the top!
-[Booker T] What the hell was that? -[Vic] Tatum Paxley. Oh!
Spear from Zaria!
-Ruca snatches Izzy's soul! -[bell rings]
NXT Championship!
Any means necessary!
I will fight with honor.
[Corey] What a fight!
[Booker T] My God!
[Vic] Oba overcomes Inamura!
The official contract signing for the TNA World Championship match at Slammiversary.
It's Trick-NA, and it's always gonna be Trick-NA.
Mike and I don't agree on a lot.
That TNA World Championship is coming home to a TNA Superstar.
And two, you talk too damn much.
[Vic] Oh, no!
Some TNA unity!
Who will walk out of Slammiversary with the TNA Championship?
[Corey] And out come the wolves!
[Vic] DarkState's here, and they're looking to feast on TNA!
Where DarkState goes, destruction follows.
Saints! Page!
Falls…
Count…
Anywhere.
[Corey] There are essentially no rules.
[Vic] Oh.
[Corey] Is that Jasper Troy?
-[Vic] It is! -[Corey] What the hell?
[Booker T] You don't piss that big man off.
[Corey] Oh, my God! No!
-No! -[Vic] No!
-And Ethan Page survives! -[bell rings]
Blake Monroe will team with Jordynne Grace against Fatal Influence.
[Corey] How about that teamwork?
[Jordynne] First, we beat Fatal Influence at Bash,
then I beat Jacy at Evolution.
[Vic] DDT from Blake Monroe!
[Corey] What a win for this newly-minted tag team.
[Vic] How does this affect tomorrow night's Evolution?
Jacy Jayne and Grace here.
[Jordynne] This is the biggest match of my career.
[Vic] The NXT Women's Title at Evolution.
It would really mean a lot to me if you were in my corner.
[Wade] Perhaps this is Plan B.
I'll see you out there.
[Wade] The game plan is coming apart at the seams here.
[Cole] Grace can turn her attention to Jayne.
[Wade] Oh!
[Cole] Jacy Jayne is still your NXT Women's Champion.
[Wade] Blake Monroe just stuck it to Jordynne Grace.
The real question is why.
["The Chosen" playing]
♪ Like a thief in the night No we won't let you in ♪
♪ 'Cause we hold all the light And we'll blind you with it ♪
[Vic] And whether we like it or not,
The NXT Women's Champion, Jacy Jayne,
silenced a lot of doubters this weekend.
[announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Jazmyn Nyx, Fallon Henley,
and the NXT Women's Champion, Jacy Jayne,
Fatal Influence!
["The Chosen" continues playing]
[Corey] What we witnessed this weekend, Vic, was the mental fortitude,
the mental toughness of the NXT Women's Champion, Jacy Jayne.
To come up short at The Great American Bash,
yet rally and turn things around at Evolution,
I have a feeling the "most beatable champ in NXT history"
is proving to be anything but.
[Booker T] I'm not gonna say it. I'm not gonna say it.
But I told you!
I told you!
Everyone, please excuse my voice tonight.
Jordynne Grace elbowed me in the throat
and damaged my vocal chords this past Sunday.
But onto bigger and better things,
let's get the elephant in the room out of the way.
This past Saturday at The Great American Bash,
things obviously did not go my way.
And that is because certain members of Fatal Influence
dropped the ball.
[crowd jeering]
But, hey, I know Jazmyn tried her best.
But sometimes, your best just isn't good enough
when you're standing next to someone like me,
Luckily for Fallon and Jazmyn,
they redeemed themselves at Evolution,
where the best women performers in the world took center stage.
And I did what I always do,
and that's shock each and every one of you.
The look on the face of every single person at State Farm Arena
was absolutely priceless.
And all I'm wondering now is, when is the shock going to wear off?
Because Jacy is going to be champion for a very, very long time.
And I'm gonna continue to do things that no one thought I could.
Hell, I'm gonna do things that no one else has ever done before.
Like this Sunday at TNA Slammiversary,
when I go one-on-one with the TNA Knockouts Champion,
Masha Slamovich.
That's right, it's gonna be champion versus champion,
winner take all.
And I'll give it to Masha. She's great.
She has that no-nonsense, no-brains kind of attitude.
But I'm gonna be the one walking out of New York
with both championships.
Not only--
-[Masha Slamovich theme song playing] -[crowd cheering]
[Corey] Speak of the devil.
[crowd chanting] Masha! Masha! Masha!
[chanting continues]
Hey, Jacy.
The only reason that you're still holding that NXT Women's Championship
is because Blake Monroe smashed Jordynne Grace in the back
with that title.
You lost on Saturday,
and at Evolution, it took four of you to win.
So, on Sunday, I'm going to shock the entire world of women's pro wrestling
when I become the first TNA wrestler to hold that NXT Women's Championship.
[audience cheering]
Oh, honey,
I can promise you that she'll never touch my NXT Women's Championship.
And come Sunday, I'll be the one walking out with both championships,
and then I'll be the only woman to have not one
-but two titles. -["Chasing Surf" playing]
Are you kidding me?
[all exclaiming]
Hold on, Jacy Jane, hold on.
You're gonna be the only one around here with two titles?
I mean, I know Jordynne really put you through it this past weekend,
but damn, dude, you know what?
I'll help you count.
One…
two.
And, if I'm gonna put my money on anyone at Slammiversary,
I got Masha.
Oh, yeah?
And last I checked, Sol Ruca was the MVP of this weekend.
[Sol Ruca] Thank you!
She had three matches back to back.
And unlike Fatal Influence,
we don't need to talk to make a statement.
All we need to do is get in this ring.
-Damn straight. -[scoffs] Zaria.
Don't insult Fatal Influence like that.
You're just jealous that they're real friends.
-Oh, come on. -And at least…
when Fatal Influence is a problem, they say it out loud.
-We don't have-- -That's right.
Instead of you two, where it's by accident.
-[Booker] Do it! -[Vic] Whoa!
[Vic] I'm surprised it took this long, guys.
[Corey] It is popping off on NXT!
Masha slamming and taking down Jazmyn Nyx.
[Booker] I love it! I love it!
[Vic] And now we're talking about a numbers advantage
not in favor of the TNA Women's Champion,
Jacy Jane!
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] And Fatal Influence floundering!
-["Chasing Surf" playing] -What a way to kick off NXT
where tonight, family business gets taken care of.
[inaudible conversation]
[intense music playing]
Growing up,
Uncle Paulie always used to tell me,
Tony, there's two things we take seriously.
Business and family.
And when I take my rightful place at the top of the family,
Tony D will control the streets.
Tony D will control that ring.
[man] What a performance from Tony D'Angelo!
This is what happens when you try to get one at Tony D!
[shrieking in pain]
I've smacked around everybody that stepped in.
Team 2.0 victorious in War Games.
My cousin Tulio always told me when you're taking care of business,
you gotta handle it by any means necessary.
What can I say? It's a family tradition.
Fantastic car, huh?
And ever since I got in NXT,
I backed up everything I said I was gonna do.
And I think it's about time
NXT runs on my watch.
You start off as a soldier,
earn your stripes, make a name for yourself.
Your loyalty can never,
-ever be questioned. -[bell rings]
But as you climb your way up the food chain,
there comes a time when you know what's best for the family.
[Vic] D'Angelo has become the Don of NXT!
[Tony] Tony D
the new Don of NXT.
-["Return of the Realest" playing] -[Vic] Family business.
Triple threat still to come tonight on NXT.
-Let's go! -[bell ringing]
[Mike] The following contest
is a six-man tag team match scheduled for one fall!
Introducing first, from the Bronx, New York,
weighing in at 230 pounds,
Mike Santana!
[Vic] Well, Santana will team with the two men
he'll meet Sunday for the TNA title.
Hendry, Williams take on DarkState next.
[Corey] How about what we have on tap tonight?
Breaking news just made official!
After the explosive start to NXT tonight,
a six-woman tag has been made official.
Sol Ruca, Zaria and TNA Knockout Champion Masha Slamovich
will join forces to battle the trio of Fatal Influence.
[Vic] Gonna be able to handle that heat?
[Booker] Oh, yes, man!
-["I Believe in Joe Hendry" playing] -♪ Say his name and he appears ♪
♪ I believe in Joe Hendry ♪
♪ 'Cause they love him In London and Paris and Tokyo ♪
[Mike] And his tag team partners,
first, from Edinburgh, Scotland,
250 pounds of pure motivation,
Joe Hendry!
[Vic] Well, Joe Hendry certainly will be motivated this weekend.
Trick Williams doesn't need to be factored in the decision to lose the title
when the championship is on the line.
Triple Threat Sunday at TNA Slammiversary.
[Corey] That's all well and good, but let's be realistic, Vic.
DarkState is gonna come out here tonight
with intentions of this matchup not even taking place.
DarkState may take out
all three competitors for Slammiversary's main event!
[Booker] Yes! And on another note,
Joe Hendry looks a little drab ever since he lost that championship.
You guys got the same thing I'm feeling?
-[Vic] He looks what? -[Booker] He looks drab.
-[Corey] Drab. -[Vic] Drab?
[Corey] Drab. D-R-A-B. Lacking motivation.
-[Booker] Yes! -[Corey] Bland.
[Vic] Hey, that's a Scrabble word.
I just gave you 35 points.
That's as good as soliloquy.
["Locked In" playing]
[Booker] Now, this man…
This man, look at him!
-[whoops] -Cheerful!
[crowd] Whoop that Trick!
[Booker] Six foot five inches tall!
Oh, yes, man!
-This man! -[Vic] Who is that?
[Booker] TNA's El Bad Campione!
That's who he is, damn it!
Give him some respect!
[Corey] Anything but drab.
[Vic] He just did a freestyle on me.
[Mike] And from Columbia, South Carolina,
weighing in at 240 pounds,
he is the TNA World Champion,
-Trick Williams! -[Booker] Uh-huh! Uh-huh!
[Booker] That's right!
Oh, yes, man!
-That's Trick! -[Vic] That's what I'm trying to ask you.
[Vic] So you went about it a little bit differently.
You're trying to freshen things up ahead of Slammiversary.
[Booker] Oh, he's serious, man.
He's serious. I just know what he's feeling.
-I'm feeling what he's feeling right now. -[Vic] Better be serious.
[Corey] Because as unlikely as these bedfellows may be,
they have no choice but to figure out a way to work together
because DarkState means business.
["Chaos" playing]
♪ Here we go ♪
[Mike] And their opponents,
DarkState!
[Vic] And Graves, is DarkState starting to make
everyone in the wrestling world recognize?
[Corey] Yes, they are, and with very good reason.
DarkState has preached for weeks that no one's safe.
[all exclaiming]
[Booker] Oh, yes!
[Vic] Well, now, let's remember.
It was DarkState who attacked Mike Santana and Joe Hendry
at Great American Bash.
Santana strikes first, out comes Joe Hendry.
getting him a piece of Dion Lennox and…
and Dion Lennox, and Trick Williams, uh,
is just surveying the landscape.
not wanting to get any piece of this.
[Corey] It could be a smart decision by the TNA champion.
-[bell rings] -But the fact is,
Trick Williams, Joe Hendry and Mike Santana were at a disadvantage
not knowing which three members of DarkState they'd have to prepare for.
-[Vic] It will be Saquon Shugars. -[Booker exclaims]
[Vic] …the other two will be, as we see Cutler James.
It appears Osiris and Dion Lennox will be competing for DarkState.
Big senton by Santana.
[Booker] Mike Santana, he's being serious, man.
I like his attitude.
Let me tell you something.
This dude, he wants to be the TNA Champion.
[Vic] Yeah, he certainly does.
And look, we go back to what happened Saturday, Booker.
I don't think the championship signing
went exactly how Trick Williams planned it out to be.
As Trick just tagged himself in.
[Booker T] Trick, he needs to understand he can't trust anybody.
DTA. Don't trust anyone in this situation
because it's all about one thing, that championship, baby.
[Joseph] Well, back to the championship.
Santana wants to take TNA back to its roots.
Hendry wants to lead its resurgence.
Graves, what do you think Trick Williams wants to do with that TNA title?
[Graves] I think Trick wants business as usual.
Trick is the one man, as he said, carrying two brands on his back…
[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
[Graves] …big time, takes down Saquon.
[Joseph] As this matchup gets closer on Sunday,
Booker, what's your advice to Trick getting into that Triple Threat?
[Booker T] Stay focused. I mean, go in there motivated.
-Go in there and show them… -[Joseph] Look out!
[Booker T] …you are that man and you are the el campeón.
[Joseph] Well, he just tried to mock Joe Hendry and paid.
Which team stands tall here on NXT?
[crowd chanting indistinctly]
[Joseph] Six-Man Tag continuing here.
And Mike Santana and Joe Hendry have been talking about unity on TNA.
That they're here to do one thing, get the TNA Championship
back to where it belongs.
And Santana, swinging away right now, a long way away from his team.
But you know, Booker, that unity
might just head right out the window at Slammiversary as Dion Lennox--
[Booker T] You know why? Because it's about checks
and it's about championships.
Santana and Hendry…
Of course, two people sharing one common cause.
But Santana, this guy wants champagne with it.
He wants caviar.
Hendry, he's already tasted it, man.
[Joseph] And when it comes to DarkState, it doesn't matter if you're NXT
or TNA, you're a champion, you're a member of security.
-It doesn't matter who you are. -[Booker T agrees]
[Joseph] You are a target.
[Graves] No one is safe. Tag made.
Here comes Osiris once again.
Double team incoming.
[Joseph] Whoa! Santana!
-[Booker T] That was quick, crafty… -[Joseph] Open…
[crosstalk]
[Joseph] Aw. Just can't reach out.
I'm actually surprised Trick Williams has his hand out reaching for a tag.
Here comes Santana, back in! Double cutter!
And the moment is now.
[Booker T] I told you. Santana, this guy's dangerous, man.
[Graves] But make no mistake about it,
Trick isn't looking to help out Mike Santana.
This is about self-preservation.
Trick understands, Hendry understands,
Mike Santana understands they want to head to Slammiversary
-as close to 100% as possible. -[Joseph] Did you see Trick's face?
He's stunned that Santana would tag Joe Hendry,
but strategy-wise, Hendry would be the freshest.
It's the first time he's entering into this matchup,
and I think he's gonna need a little bit more against Osiris,
-including that DDT. -[Booker T] Oh, baby!
[Graves] Joe Hendry looking anything but drab right now, Book.
[Booker T] He's doing his thing. That big fall-away slam.
-[Joseph] Boom! -[Booker T] Yes, man!
[Joseph] And look at Hendry.
And now, there's your guy, the Sugar Man. Whoa!
[Booker T] What the hell is he… Sugar Man… Come on!
[Graves] Fall-away slams for everybody.
[crowd cheering]
[Joseph] Do you believe?
[crowd cheering]
[Joseph] Hendry, counter, hoisting up.
Saquon Shugars right now just got dropped.
And right in front of Trick Williams, could get in… Oh.
DarkState breaking things up. And now Santana into the frame.
-[Booker T] Fight, guys. -[Joseph] …Trick Williams.
[Graves] It is breaking down in a hurry when it comes to DarkState.
Who can tame these four rogue athletes?
And, yes, that means Cutler James, here on the outside,
Osiris dumped out.
[Joseph] Look who's standing tall, guys.
[Graves] Team TNA mid-ring, and here it comes.
You pay attention to me.
It's my house… [indistinct]
-[Graves] Oh, come on! -[Booker T] What the hell!
[Joseph] We said they were gonna show unity.
Trick just got dropped.
Santana to James.
[Graves] Good. Let me just say… Anything bad that happens
to Hendry and Santana from here on out tonight, they deserve.
They just stuck a dagger in the back of the TNA Champion
and DarkState's still out here.
-[Joseph] This matchup, continuing. -[Booker T] Bad move.
It was a bad move.
[Joseph] It was what they thought was right.
And right now, the whole DarkState in the center of the ring.
[ominous music playing]
[Joseph] What the…
[automated voice speaking] Trust the system.
[sirens blaring]
[Joseph] Oh, no way!
It's The TNA System.
It's Myers, JDC, Eddie Edwards.
[bell dinging]
[Joseph] Referee has no choice to call for the bell.
[Graves] This thing has gone completely off the rails.
[Joseph] A TNA dynasty.
[clamoring]
[Joseph] They've seen DarkState's destruction up close.
[crowd chanting "TNA"]
[Joseph] TNA in fact, is showing unity here tonight.
What will happen on Thursday?
Because combustible elements guaranteed to explode,
Sunday at Slammiversary.
…Evolution. But the Bottle Royal was missing some royalty. [chuckles]
Wouldn't you agree, ladies?
[crowd cheering]
-For sure. -Okay, I thought so.
I also feel like it was missing some Shing-Shing action,
if you know what I mean.
Karmen, what was you gonna do at the Battle Royal?
-You damn sure wasn't gonna win it! -Right. 'Cause she knows everything now.
If anything, as Evolve Women's Champion, I should have been in it.
Then I'd be on my way to Paris.
Kali, look, I get it. You're feeling yourself.
You had your first successful title defense.
You beat Natty. Congratulations.
Since you want to come in here and run your mouth,
why don't I go talk to Ava,
and I can take that title off you real quick.
Karmen, you clearly don't know who Kali Armstrong is.
'Cause I don't back down from no competition,
especially not from you.
So go ahead, talk to Ava.
-'Cause we can get it cracking tonight. -And we will.
-All right. -Oh!
Oh, that escalated quick.
[Joseph] Well, that happened earlier today
as, Corey, you mentioned, it's been a busy day for our general manager
because she did make that championship match official.
["Gotta Go" playing]
[bell dings]
[Rome] The following contest, scheduled for one,
is for the Evolve Women's Championship.
Introducing first from Inglewood, California,
she is the Evolve Women's Champion,
Kali Armstrong.
[Joseph] A lot of hype surrounding the champion in Evolve.
Oh, there's a woman who thinks she should be champion.
Jordynne Grace has arrived and she looks pissed.
[enthralling music playing]
So let me introduce you, Channing Lorenzo.
Or, as I call him on the streets, Stacks.
I can't remember a time that it wasn't me and Stacks against the world.
My guy Stacks over there.
He's a mean dice player.
He's my right-hand man.
He's the Underboss.
[Stacks] We grew up together. Nobody ever believed in me.
They thought I was the underdog.
There's only one guy who thought I was the Underboss,
and that's this guy right here.
Anybody puts their hands on my guy, the Underboss, my family.
You're gonna have to answer to me.
[Stacks] I trust him with my life, from the big house to the big time.
He saved my ass more times than I can count.
[D'Angelo] When I got locked up, he handled business.
-I won't let you down, T. -I know you won't.
[Stacks] You know I'd do anything for you, right?
Our time is now, Don. It's time for us to take over.
[commentator] The Don and the Underboss.
Two-time Tag Team Champions.
[Stacks] Many have challenged for our territory.
And one by one, we put them all down.
[commentator] Against all odds,
the family stays in control of the tag team division.
[D'Angelo] This family has been through so many ups and downs.
I'm so proud of this guy right here.
-Life's good. -Life is good. [chuckles]
[Stacks] I'm gonna be loyal to the end. You can always trust me, T.
Always.
[Joseph] Family business, Triple Threat, still to come.
[Rome] And her opponent,
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
Karmen Petrovic.
[Joseph] Says she is gold-blooded.
Is she about to wear gold
for the first time here in the WWE.
First time ever, an Evolve Title will be defended on NXT.
[Corey] Good on Karmen Petrovic for
getting herself this opportunity by taking her issue to Ava,
and now she's got an Evolve Championship match.
With that said, I know Kali Armstrong is looking forward
to showing out for the entire WWE Universe here on NXT.
[Vic] Booker, what are you looking to see out of the champion?
[Booker T] I mean, Kali Armstrong is chomping at the bit to show…
-[bell dinging] -[Booker T] …the world how good
she really is. Her balance, her footwork,
look at the traps, man. Look at the trapezius.
Look at the quads. She's been in the gym and she's been training.
[Vic] Armstrong, a former USC track and field standout.
-World record holder… -[Booker T] Oh.
[Vic] …in the sprint medley relay.
She set that with her team back in 2018,
won the championship in a four-way.
And just last week on Evolve,
she defeated Natalya to retain the championship.
[Corey] Certainly quite the feather in the cap of Kali Armstrong
in her young career.
-[Booker T] Oh! -[Corey] Kick from Karmen
-right under the chin. -[Vic] Petrovic charging right back in,
got caught with the left. We've seen the likes of Tyson,
Tyriek, Sean Legacy, Vanity Project here on NXT.
But again, Evolve…
[Corey] I know you like that right hand Kali just threw.
We were talking about that sort of skill backstage today.
[Booker T] Yes, indeed, but I like that left hook as well. Shows that she can go
-either way. And right now… Oh! -[Corey and Vic] Oh!
-[Booker T] Big, big power slam. -[grunts] Let's go!
[Corey] I like what I'm seeing so far. Wait a minute, Jordynne Grace.
[Booker T] What the heck? What the heck?
[Vic] Well, we saw her arrive moments ago.
-Big back fist, just dropped Armstrong. -[bell dinging]
[Vic] Referee's got no choice here, guys.
As Jordynne Grace to Petrovic.
-[Corey] Why? -Give me the mic right now.
-[Booker T] This is all about-- -Give me the mic. Hurry up.
Blake!
[crowd cheering]
I'm not leaving this ring until you get out here
and tell me why you did what you did at Evolution.
Get your ass out here now. No!
-Blake's not here, Jordynne. -[Vic] Rob Stone and Stevie Turner…
[indistinct conversation]
[Vic] …trying to talk some sense into Jordynne Grace.
[woman] Breaking news.
Blake Monroe despises everything
-about Jordynne Grace. -[Vic] What is going on?
[woman] The Glamour believes
Jordynne Grace is not worthy to carry her shoes.
Much less the NXT's Women's Championship.
When you look at Blake Monroe, and then you look at Jordynne Grace,
who would you rather be?
Yeah, she thought so.
[Blake] Oh. It's not your fault,
JG.
[gasps] But you are cordially invited to sit front row
next week in Houston for my NXT singles debut.
Then you'll see the difference
between me and you.
See that? Do you see that? She's playing with your head.
You have to leave the ring. She's not here.
You gotta leave the ring.
Just trust me, she's not here. She's not here.
-[Vic] Oh! -[Corey] This is gonna
cost them a few bucks.
[Vic] A jazzed up Juggernaut
is destroying anything and everything
-in her path. -[Corey] I don't understand
what Jordynne's so pissed off about. She's the one that invited this…
[indistinct shouting]
[Vic] Grace is going berserk right now.
-Jordynne! -[Jordynne] Don't touch me! No.
Team Undertaker's on a roll right now.
We got a little Dani with a point.
-We got Shiloh with a point. -Yes, sir.
I'm telling y'all, we gonna be unstoppable this season.
Sunday night's gonna be big, but next Tuesday,
Coach Undertaker heads home to Houston for NXT.
Dude, that is gonna be pretty sick.
-I can't-- -[Trick] Y'all move, man. Move, move.
Move, man, watch out. Y'all ain't seen what just happened?
Huh. Y'all on a hit show on A&E,
mow you think you can do what you want around here.
Newsflash. When your Trick-Na Champion tell you to move,
I suggest you stop talking and get the hell out the way.
One of y'all feeling froggy, we can jump right now.
LFG, let's talk about it.
[man in crowd] Let's talk about it.
Uh-oh. Don't hurt yourself, dawg.
I suggest you ask Undertaker if it's a good idea
stepping to Trick Williams or not..
Man, you're wasting my time. [chuckles softly]
I don't know what Taker sees in none of y'all anyway.
-So… -What was that about?
-What was that all about? -["American Bad Ass" ringtone]
Pick it up.
Yes, sir.
[metal clinking]
-You wanted to see me? -I did.
Look, Jasper, what happened this past weekend was unacceptable.
I know that your first PLE didn't exactly go your way,
but attacking Ricky Saints, especially during the North American title match
was the wrong choice.
You can't just keep attacking people who look at you
-the wrong way. -I was just standing there.
Look, Jasper, I know you won LFG
and you wanna keep that momentum going, and that's fine.
But you're in NXT now. So if you wanna prove yourself,
you can do it in the matches that I dictate for you.
So I was just minding my business. Let me get this straight.
Ricky enters my territory?
The way I see it, he got what was coming to him when I slammed him on that case.
Well, look, this is NXT,
and we settle things in the ring.
So next week, it'll be you versus Ricky Saints
one on one in Houston.
-Say less. -[Ava chuckles softly]
Ricky Saints is gonna bend the knee.
And then I'm gonna break him.
This could prove to be an encounter Ricky Saints lives to regret
when he goes one-on-one with the massive…
-what do you call him, Book? -That monster.
That monster. Oh, yes, man.
-We're gonna see that monster in action… -H-Town. It's going down.
…next week in Houston.
But still to come tonight, it is Family Business Triple Threat.
Let's take a closer look at Luca Crusifino.
The D'Angelo Family became a true NXT success story.
I brought in Rizzo.
A street-smart girl, small in stature,
but she packs a big mouth and an even bigger punch.
I brought in Luca, a college-educated football player
with a law degree to handle all the legalities.
Fast forward to now,
I became a Tag Team Champion, a Heritage Cup Champion,
and an NXT North American Champion,
solidifying the D'Angelo Family on top of NXT.
And the empire I created
was built on a faulty foundation of ego!
I grew bigger than this family!
[Vic] The Underboss just turned his back on the family!
-Betrayal. -[Vic] Luca Crusifino!
You screwed me and served it on a platter for Stacks.
My loyalty lies with Luca Crusifino.
And broken trust.
So I did what I had to do.
I got you guys a Triple Threat next week.
This is gonna be the saddest day of my life.
I have to destroy the family I created.
Luca, Stacks,
this is the final ride…
of the D'Angelo Family.
["Scream" by Antoine Cabal playing]
[crowd cheering]
[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following
is a Family Business Triple Threat Match.
Introducing first, from Albany, New York,
weighing in at 206 pounds,
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo.
♪ Love for me But no love for you ♪
♪ Good for me But it's tough for you… ♪
[audience cheering]
[Vic] And when we get to Philadelphia in August, the family will be no more.
["The Verdict" playing]
[announcer] And his opponent, first from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
at 246 pounds, Luca Crusifino.
[Vic] I has come to this, a family broken.
It's the Family Business Triple Threat Match live next on NXT.
The following is a Battle Royale.
The winner will receive a championship match at Clash in Paris.
[Vic] What a performance by Jordan!
Oh, and a spear by Nikki!
[Graves] Oh, nice from Lash Legend.
[Vic] And Jackson is eliminated, and we're down to Stephanie and Lash.
Will it be Legend? Will it be Vaquer?
Somebody could pick up the biggest win of their career here tonight.
And now, Stephanie over the top rope! Devil's curse!
-Legend eliminated! -[bell dinging]
Stephanie Vaquer is going to Paris.
I'm here with the woman who had a dominant performance at Evolution,
lasting until the final two of the Battle Royal, Lash Legend.
That's right! Lash Legend, the Boujee Bully,
talked a big game, but backed it up in my city of ATL.
And let's not forget, I mean, I tossed out Zelina Vega, Nikki Bella,
Nia Jax, girl,
I damn near won the whole thing. Just saying.
-And how do you build on this from here? -[sighs]
Well…
On Sunday at Slammiversary, one woman will walk out with both
the NXT women and the TNA Knockout titles.
So on Tuesday in Houston, I'll be there to greet the double champ.
And if it's Masha, then she's gonna meet the one and only.
-And if it's Jaycee, then she can get-- -Miss Parker, Miss Parker, Miss Parker.
You remember hearing that on Sunday, baby? 'Cause I did.
See what's crazy is that you're not the only woman from NXT that
made an impression in that Battle Royal.
Hell, I threw out a future Hall of Famer, Natalya, okay?
And had the whole crowd chanting my name.
So if it's anyone that's going to confront Masha or Jaycee in Houston, it's me.
-Clock it. -Oh.
The delusion, girl, bye.
[Vic] Never a dull moment for our general manager, Ava.
You can only imagine the emotions going through Tony D'Angelo in this very moment.
[screams]
And making his way to the ring from Chicago, Illinois,
weighing in at 240 pounds,
the Don of NXT,
Tony D'Angelo.
[Vic] Again, this is a Triple Threat Match, first fall,
first submission.
That is the victor.
Tony D'Angelo is such a decorated competitor.
As we've learned tonight, Tag Team Champion,
Heritage Cup Champion, North American Champion.
And going back and watching all of that, seeing the journey of the family.
Well…
I just had myself a little bit of a flashback.
Let me get off topic. Graves, I was about to ask you a question
to Tony D'Angelo's debut in NXT.
He did the exact same thing. He put that hat on the post.
That was before he was the Don.
So maybe D'Angelo will be going back to his roots.
But with everything I just mentioned, Graves,
he did it with the family by his side. That has to mean something.
[Graves] To Tony D'Angelo, sure, it means the world.
You mentioned the emotion Tony's probably feeling.
The problem is, Tony's feeling this emotion
because he's been the first kid voted off the playground, okay.
This family is nonsense. It's holding him back,
it's holding Luca back, it's holding Stacks back.
I am probably the happiest guy in the world
that the three of these guys are gonna fight through the dissolution
of the family tonight.
Well, Tony D'Angelo right now almost fighting two on one.
And you gotta imagine it's every man for themselves.
But is it truly though, Booker, every man for themselves?
You can't tell me that there's maybe no side deals going on?
I mean, there's a lot of questions. I mean, it's gonna come down
to one man here tonight who's gonna be the final boss, so to speak.
My thing is, who's to blame for this? Who's to blame for this block?
Dr. Cook.
-[Vic] Tony D'Angelo is to blame. -[Booker T] Exactly my point.
[Vic] Cover here. And Booker, let me ask you a question.
This is gonna come out of left field. What's his business about?
[Booker T] It's about checks. It's about making money.
[Vic] It's not about hanging out with your best friends
and pretending to be a family. It's not about bringing your business
and your car between towns into the ring.
Look at Stacks, Stacks' looking for his old trusty crowbar.
I knew you were going to do that.
[Vic] These two men who know each other so well was Stacks.
Who got looked right in the eyes by Tony.
Tony said, Stacks, I trust you with my life.
[Graves] I'm gonna tell you something, Vic.
In my opinion, if Tony D'Angelo focused on Tony D'Angelo being the--
Oh! D'Angelo might have former NXT Champion next to his name.
That's how talented Tony D is. He needs to let this nonsense go,
focused on number one.
[Booker T] You just rattled off Tony D's accomplishment. What about Stacks?
-What about Channing Stacks? -What about him?
-Oh! -What about the little brother?
[Booker T] What about giving him…
I'm glad you brought that up, because, Booker, you had fights with Stevie Ray.
He was older than you, just like Tony's older than Stacks.
-So you see where Stacks is coming from. -[Booker T] Exactly,
that's what I'm talking about. The little brother don't want to be
the little brother forever, man! Give him a little piece of the action.
That's what Stacks Lorenzo wants out of this thing.
Oh, come on, man!
[Vic] Booker T and Stevie Ray are actually brothers.
They didn't just decide to…
-Oh, look at… -[Graves] They have a bond that is close
to his brotherhood. They grew up with each other.
They ran the schools. They were on the docks with one another.
[Vic] I hope Luca Crusifino has a successful career
so he can stop buying his suit three for 100 bucks.
[Booker T] He totally decentered himself.
I mean, Stacks has been backing him up ever since they were teenagers.
[Vic] Right, and when did that get Stacks?
[Booker T] Exactly my point.
What do you mean when did it get Stacks? You see it right here in NXT.
It got him nothing. It got him nothing. That's what it got him.
[Vic] Luca hanging in the back, big kick.
[Graves] It's about to get Crusifino disbarred.
I will say for Luca, a victory here would be a statement in his career.
Who will survive this family business triple threat?
Trust issues, betrayal, backroom deals.
I don't mean the NFO owners meetings.
I mean the life of the family, the life that Tony D has been
bothered by for several months, all because of this man,
the former underboss, Channing Stacks Lorenzo.
-[Graves] Cover here by Stacks. -[Vic] And a kick out by The Don.
[Graves] Do you know who is to blame for all the issues?
-It's pretty much-- -You've already said Tony D'Angelo
-six times. -Exactly.
-I'm gonna tell you again, Tony D. -Because if it weren't for Tony D'Angelo
-acting as an anchor-- -[Graves] An anchor?
[Vic] For Stacks and for Crusifino,
and I mean an anchor that holds a ship in place, Vic, not stability.
I'm talking about dragging them down,
stopping them from reaching their full potential.
That's what D'Angelo has done to these two gentlemen.
[Booker T] I agree, I agree.
[Vic] Well, Tony D'Angelo, he helped Stacks become a champion here.
They were tag team champions.
[Graves] Yeah, and then he threw the cup in the damn river.
[Vic] Well, that was after everything Stacks has done, he did that.
It's not like he just chose to do that.
[Booker T] Well done.
[Vic] Things starting to break down one more time.
Again, there are no disqualifications, there are no count outs,
Triple Threat rules, first superstar to gain pinfall or submission.
[Graves] Yes, there it was. In the center of the ring.
I think this could be a massive night for Channing Stacks.
-Lorenzo, oh, my God! -[Vic] That was quite the comeback.
[Vic] We've seen Tony D'Angelo do that when they were teammates,
let alone wanting to rip each other apart.
[Corey] Tony need to let this out, unleash the lion inside.
[Vic] When it comes to being a lion, it's Stacks, the young lion,
who wants to beat the alpha.
He wants his stripes.
[Corey] Where the hell is he… He's crawling away.
That's the guy you're praising? Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo,
who's trying to crawl away?
-[Booker T] He just evaded a blow, man! -[Vic] Oh, a crowbar!
[Corey] I don't think the crowbar made contact,
luckily for D'Angelo.
[Vic] That was certainly… Oh!
D'Angelo certainly made contact with the steel steps.
And wise of Stacks to get D'Angelo back into the ring,
the only place he could win this matchup.
Dropping The Don. Underboss hooks the inside leg.
Deep hook. Whoa! And a kickout by Tony D.
[Booker T] It didn't have to go this far.
All Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo wanted was a little respect
after all the loyalty, all the years, man!
-Come on! -[Vic] I thought he got that loyalty
-when he was made The Underboss. -[Booker T] Underboss.
[Vic] He's not at the top of The Family! Tony D'Angelo's The Don!
You can't have two dons!
[Booker T] Come on, man. He could've gave him his own wing.
-He could've gave him his own wing. -[Vic] A wing? It's not the White House.
That goes back where Corey was saying. He doesn't want to be The Underboss.
He's wanting to be The Don on his own.
But he should fall in line,
and he might price here tonight.
[Corey] I think Lorenzo wants… Oh, my goodness!
Lorenzo wants to be a champion.
Lorenzo wants to be respected. It's not about nonsense titles,
in the sense that he's The Don, The Boss, The Underboss, The Overbite.
[Vic] And now, D'Angelo! Whoa!
Double German suplex.
[Corey] That type of power means you need to take D'Angelo seriously.
-[Vic] Cover! -[crowd] One! Two!
[Vic] And Crusifino showcasing some resilience.
[Corey] Don't get me wrong, while I blame D'Angelo for The Family's state,
I also think Tony's holding himself back.
[Booker T] If Tony D ran The Family like he is right now,
with this type of authority, we wouldn't have a problem right now.
We wouldn't have a problem. Like I say, Tony loves his mojo.
He loves his mojo, man.
[Vic] It's all come down to this Family Business Triple Threat Match.
Cracks in the family formed for so long,
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo showed his true colors, his real side.
But it's Luca Crusifino
-looking to stand on his own. -[Corey] God!
[Vic] Looking for a statement here tonight.
And there's no doubt, guys, all joking aside,
Luca wins, it's the biggest win of his career.
[Corey] No doubt.
Crusifino took a big step in the right direction
by delivering that powerbomb, taking out Tony D and Stacks.
And here comes Luca.
I am personally very curious to see what Crusifino is truly made of,
what he's capable of standing on his own two feet,
rather than in this shadow of Tony D.
[Booker T] He's not just an accountant. He got lots of talent.
[Vic] He's not, he's a lawyer. But right now,
he's trying to stand back on his feet.
And there's The Don
planting The Underboss.
-[Corey] Big boot by Luca. -[Booker T] Lawyers are accountants, too.
[Vic] I'm sure they can. He's a smart guy.
Right, now he's smart enough to get back on his feet to go over the top rope
to get back into the match, and then springboard into it.
-He can do a lot of things, Book. -[Booker T] Look at him.
Like I said, the guy's got lots of talent, and we just haven't seen
his full potential because of one man. One man! Tony D'Angelo!
[Vic] Agreed. Look at this.
Hooking the inside leg. Look at this offense.
Into the cover to win for Luca!
[Booker T] Oh, baby!
[Vic] The Heritage Cup Champion getting his shoulder just off the mat.
[Corey] Think about this, if you're Luca, you have been yelled at, told what to do,
bossed around D'Angelo for months, if not longer.
This is an opportunity for Luca to stand on his own,
to grab the spotlight, and say, "Hey, WWE Universe!
Time to start believing in me!"
[Vic] Superkick under the jaw rocking D'Angelo, and…
-Shatter Machine! -[Booker T] Oh, baby!
Double up! Double up!
[Vic] Back to all the times they'd tee. Luca just got dumped by The Underboss.
Underboss into the cover!
Stacks looking for the win. And D'Angelo's shoulder's off the mat.
[Corey] Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo!
-Not The Underboss. -[Booker T] Give him his respect.
Give him his respect.
[Vic] I didn't have enough time to get that whole phrase in,
with all the action going on, so I apologize.
Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo,
the Heritage Cup champion,
is crawling over to his trusty sidekick and friend, the crow…
Luca saw it, sensed it, and interrupted it!
Now, what's Luca thinking?
[Corey] I guarantee, in the back of Luca's mind,
he's thinking about the desert in Vegas,
all the times he's been mistreated.
You ruined The Family! You ruined The Family!
[Vic] Whoa. Did you hear what Lucas said?
Luca told Stacks he ruined The Family.
[Corey] Get a new family, it happens all the time.
Don't worry about these guys.
-[Booker T] Why would he worry about that? -[Vic] No!
You walk in the shadows! You always did!
-[Corey] Whoa! -[Vic] Oh!
Tony D…
[Corey] Get some help out here!
[Vic] …just speared Stacks
through the, well, perch over here to our left!
Oh, and he just tossed him out!
He's looking like DJ Jazzy Jeff!
[crowd cheering]
D'Angelo is fired up!
[Corey] It's been a while since I've seen that look in The Don's eyes!
[Vic] Oh!
And, Tony, watch out!
Oh, bam!
[Booker T] Good night!
[Vic] Back into the ring.
Another one! Spinebuster! D'Angelo into the cover!
[crowd] One! Two! Three!
[Vic] D'Angelo stands tall on Family Business!
[announcer] Here is your winner,
Tony D'Angelo!
[Vic] D'Angelo, Graves, has proved why he is The Don.
[Corey] As if anybody ever doubted the power of "The Don" Tony D'Angelo,
who put Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo through the perch,
then followed up by spiking Luca through our announce table.
And then, the finale,
a thunderous spinebuster, center of the ring.
Tonight belongs to Tony D'Angelo!
And in my opinion, this should be a new beginning,
a fresh start,
for the man who once declared himself The Don.
The world needs to be on the lookout for Tony D'Angelo, the man.
[Vic] What does the future hold for Tony D'Angelo
and the rest of what was his Family?
Let's go back to last week.
It was Charlie Dempsey versus Tavion Heights.
[Corey] A one-on-one competition that, if Tavion Heights emerged victorious,
he'd be allowed to leave the No Quarter Catch Crew,
much like Myles Borne several weeks back.
But we got to see just how vicious Charlie Dempsey is capable of being,
attacking the damaged knee of Tavion Heights.
Check out this submission,
absolutely agonizing,
which would force Wren Sinclair to throw in the towel.
-Victory belongs to Dempsey. -[bell ringing]
I'm in disbelief, Wren. Why would you throw the towel?
Because I care about you and Charles wasn't gonna let up.
-And you think I was? -No, that's why I threw the towel.
You're a badass, but you can't be one if you're injured.
-Come on! -What? You would rather risk your career
and tear a muscle, than stay in the NQCC?
It's not about leaving the NQCC, Wren!
Look at Miles! I see him having his shot.
I just want my own.
I know exactly what I'm capable of as an individual.
And if you wanna know something, the truth of the matter…
Tavion, you don't have to stop talking 'cause of me.
Charlie… Whatever. Okay?
You beat me. With a little interference, but you beat me.
I have nothing to say to you.
Nothing to say than to keep blaming poor Wren here.
Look, there's always next week. Me and you can go then.
-Yeah-- -We're busy next week.
-Busy doing what? -Something for me for once.
I'm facing Blake Monroe in my home state of Texas.
Hell, yeah! Okay.
I mean, damn right, Wren! All right. Charlie, we'll table this for now.
Next week, it's about Wren.
All right, we'll table this…
-for now. -Charles, can't a girl have a week?
And for the record, I would never leave y'all.
So, if you wanna be in my corner, it's your choice.
[Vic] Well, there is Josh Briggs, who was very upset in Atlanta.
What's on his mind?
We're all about to find out.
[Vic] Let's go back to Saturday afternoon.
NXT Championship on the line.
Josh Briggs on the outside, striking Oba with the championship,
unbeknownst to Yoshiki Inamura,
who vowed to win the title with honor.
["Journey Ahead" playing]
Saturday at the Great American Bash,
I watched the opportunity of a lifetime get squandered.
[crowd booing]
I… I did everything that I could to make sure that my friend
left with the NXT Championship.
But, look, he didn't want to win
as bad as I wanted him to win.
That's… that's not even why I'm mad.
[crowd booing, chanting] You suck! You suck!
How long has Inamura been here, what?
-[crowd chanting] You suck! You suck! -Maybe…
a little less than a year, and he already got an NXT Championship Match
on… on, what, on a PLE?
Bro, I've been here for four years having some of the best matches
in NXT history,
and I haven't even sniffed an NXT Championship Match.
Inamura's… What do you call it in?
-[crowd chanting] Turn his mic off! -Inamura is…
-He's too nice. -[crowd] Turn his mic off!
-[clapping rhythmically] Turn his mic off! -Inamura's too nice, and, uh…
[crowd] Turn his mic off!
-…this, this is a cutthroat business. -Turn his mic off!
You have an opportunity and you take the shot, any means necessary.
-["Hands Of Fate" playing] -[crowd cheering]
[crowd] Hoo! Hoo!
Hoo! Hoo!
Hoo!
[yells]
[Vic] Well, there…
is the NXT Champion.
Who, Graves, as you just pointed out this past Saturday,
defeated Inamura,
as Inamura wanted to win with honor.
This is going to be very interesting.
[crowd singing] ♪ Oba, Oba, Oba ♪
♪ Oba, Oba ♪
Josh, you know, Saturday was never supposed to be about you.
[crowd] Hoo!
But you were present in the guise of being in Inamura's corner.
[crowd] Hoo!
But your presence that day caused some troubles.
[crowd] Hoo!
What you don't understand is that whether you were there or not,
the Ruler was always going to come out on top.
[crowd] Hoo! [cheering]
But because of your involvement, you ruined the match.
Because of your involvement, people are questioning the validity of my victory,
all because of you!
You ruined it! You and your jealousy!
Jeal-- Jealous? Who's jealous?
I saw you.
-I saw you drowning in the deep end. -[crowd booing]
And Inamura let you up for air.
You've been getting taken to your limit every week.
And, brother, you're about to break.
Nothing lasts forever, Ruler.
You know now, you know now that Inamura is a man of honor,
but, brother, you know for sure, for damn sure that I am not.
-[Inamura] Briggs, Briggs, Briggs. -[crowd cheering]
You don't speak for me.
What… what are you doing?
What am I doing? I'm doing what you should have done at the Bash.
We already know that Yoshi deserves another title opportunity.
But, you, Josh, you don't deserve a single thing.
No, no!
The only reason you think he deserves another…
another title shot, a rematch,
is because you know that he won't do whatever it takes
to beat you like I will.
-Is that so? -[speaks Japanese]
-[in English] Quiet. Quiet, Briggs. -[crowd cheering]
I am my own man.
I will do what it takes to win,
-but I will do it with honor! -[man in crowd] Honor!
-My way! -[crowd cheering]
Without you.
You know what, man? You know what, buddy?
Since you're so confident, how about this?
Next week in Houston, Triple Threat Match for the NXT Championship.
Yeah. Hai!
Your pride will be your eventual downfall.
-Is this what you want? -[man in crowd] Hoo!
-[Corey] There's you answer, champ. -[Vic] You can say that again.
Yeah. Oba, Briggs-- Oh!
[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
[Vic] All three of these men want the same thing, the NXT Championship.
Only one-- And Briggs just dropped Inamura.
And I think that was inadvertent.
[indistinct shouting from crowd]
[man in crowd] Yoshiki! Yoshiki!
[Corey] Some more security, some officials out here,
keep these three away from one another.
[Vic] You heard the challenge, we're gonna see if Ava makes this official
for next week in Houston.
[indistinct shouting]
[Vic] But we know-- Still to come…
[indistinct chatter]
[Vic] …these three women in action.
Fatal Influence,
6-Woman Tag Team match-up still to come later tonight.
["O Canada" playing]
[Ethan] The past two weeks, we have celebrated some great days.
July 1st, Canada Day, where Canada gained its independence from Great Britain.
-Amazing. -["The Star-Spangled Banner" playing]
As well as July 4, where we all celebrated
this great nation turning 249 years old.
Incredible.
And this Saturday, the Great American Bash,
where "All Ego" Ethan Page, North America's favorite athlete,
competed against Ricky Saints in a Falls Count Anywhere match
where I almost broke my back, risking life and limb
to turn back Ricky Saints and successfully defend
the North American Championship for the countries it represents.
Now, I personally think I'm ready for a celebration,
just not tonight.
And not because of the fickle people of Orlando,
but because I truly can't think of a better place
to celebrate such a huge triumph,
than the heart of America. Houston, Texas.
God bless each and every one of you,
and God bless America.
Ricky, we've obviously heard from Ethan Page.
But after competing in one of the most brutal matches
in NXT history this past Saturday, I've got to ask, "How sore are you?
Let me put it this way. A lesser man
wouldn't even be standing right here, Kelly.
When I came to NXT, I told you and everybody
that I was going to be the man around here,
and the only way to do that is to show up and show out, every time out.
And I did that on Saturday. And, yes, Ethan Page did retain.
But that is not without me mentioning you, Jasper Troy.
You picked the wrong place, but the right guy in Ricky.
And I know that what you lack in experience,
you make up for in this uncontrollable rage
that has cost you matches.
But guess what?
It's gonna cost you again next week in Houston, Texas.
Jasper, you're gonna find out exactly why Ricky Saints
is everything that he says he is.
And that is absolute.
[Vic] Well, quite the words from Ricky Saints, but take a look at this.
The Dead Man has risen on X.
Quite the response towards Trick Williams,
along with a very stern warning for next week.
Because live in Houston, The Undertaker will confront Trick Williams,
who may not be the TNA Champion,
but could very well be taking his last ride.
NXT is can't miss next Tuesday live from Houston.
[Corey] And after an unfortunate backstage encounter last week,
Ricky Saints looks to right the wrong
as he goes one-on-one with Booker T's Monster, Jasper Troy.
-[Vic] How'd I do, Book? -[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
[Vic] Some say everything is bigger in Texas.
Moments ago, this happened.
Yoshiki Inamura, Josh Briggs, Oba Femi.
So, from the desk of our general manager,
the question is now, which one of these men will walk out as champion?
Three of the biggest, three of the baddest collide.
NXT Title to be defended under triple threat rules
next Tuesday on NXT.
[Corey] And a homecoming for Wren Sinclair.
The No Quarter Catch Crew.
Standing across the ring will be The Glamour herself, Blake Monroe
with her single in-ring debut next Tuesday.
-We've got this, guys. -Hell yeah, we do.
Dude, you are gonna be a double champ soon,
-and I'm so rooting for you on Sunday. -Mmm-hmm.
Thank you, guys.
But guess what? That's Sunday and this is tonight.
-Let's go kick some ass. -Hell yeah. Let's go.
[Tatum] I'm so sorry…
Tatum, get up.
I just… I don't want you to be mad at me.
I know Saturday was all my fault.
And we were the first out of Evolution--
-Just don't be mad at me, I'm sorry. -What are you talking about?
Tatum, I'm not mad at you at all.
I'm mad at that underserving snake Sol
for still having North American Championship.
Me and you are always gonna be friends, that's never gonna change.
No one's ever said that to me before.
That's the problem. You need to stop worrying. You're with us now.
[chuckles] Okay.
-I think I have an idea. -Oh, is it?
-[chuckles] Yeah. -She has an idea.
[Vic] That can't be good.
["The Chosen" playing]
♪ Like a thief in the night ♪
♪ No we won't let you in ♪
♪ 'Cause we hold all the light ♪
♪ And we'll blind you with it ♪
♪ Bet I know the frontlines ♪
♪ You can't say the same ♪
♪ So stay where you're meant to ♪
♪ We'll take over this game ♪
[bell dings]
[announcer] The following is a six-woman tag team match
scheduled for one-fall.
Introducing first, Jazmyn Nyx, Fallon Henley,
and the NXT Women's Champion, Jacy Jayne.
Fatal Influence.
[Vic] Well, we kicked off the evening with these three
and we're gonna end the evening with these three.
Fatal Influence takes on the team of Masha Slamovich and Zaruca next.
["Chasing Surf" playing]
[ring announcer] And their opponents, the team of Zaria,
the TNA Knockout World Champion, Masha Slamovich,
and the NXT Women's North American Champion,
Sol Ruca.
[Vic] Masha Slamovich may have two championships
after Sunday in Slammiversary.
Look at this trio.
Take a look at what's going down again this Sunday.
One woman will have two titles from two companies
for the first time in WWE history.
Slamovich, Jayne at TNA Slammiversary.
[Corey] Next week, Masha may very well have two championships.
She just as likely to have zero.
-And what's-- that's Lexis King. -[Vic] What's he wearing headphones for?
-[Booker T] He's… -[Vic] Those headphones, noise canceling.
What is he wearing?
-That's your guy, Book. -[Booker T] My guy.
[Corey] I don't have five minutes to explain.
-[Booker T] -[bell dings]
[Vic] Well, we are gonna try to ride the wave of momentum.
Sol Ruca, Zaria and Masha Slamovich.
And you know, Sol Ruca is not in the matchup yet, Graves,
but what would the condition of Ruca be?
I mean, she was a workhorse this weekend.
[Corey] No doubt about it. And Sol Ruca just…
deserves all the respect and accolades she's received from the WWE universe.
A very, very impressive weekend.
So, Sol may very well be less than 100%,
but that's the beauty
of being in the six-woman tag team match.
You should be able to rely on your partners.
Zaria just shrugged off Fallon Henley.
[Booker T] Big tackle.
[Vic] I wanna go back to Lexis King sitting in the-- why?
The NXT universe. I don't know, just what he's wearing right now,
I think goes back to him claiming he can walk a mile in the shoes of someone
like Myles Borne.
[Corey] I think he's listening to a motivational podcast or something.
Give him the benefit of the doubt.
[Vic] Right now, not giving the benefit of the doubt to Fatal Influence.
Masha Slamovich checks in a fierce, fierce persona.
Someone who has trained all over the world, including Japan.
A no-nonsense attitude.
when she steps-- oh! Into the squared circle.
[Corey] Very impressed by what I've seen from Masha Slamovich.
[Vic] Into the cover and a kick-out.
To that point, Graves,
in the terms of the wrestling world,
how massive is Jayne, Masha, Sunday Slammiversary?
[Corey] If you are Masha Slamovich,
you have to look into the recent history
and what Joe Hendry experienced.
The pressure felt by Joe Hendry,
the weight of the entire TNA--
[Booker T] Oh, man.
[Corey] …on your shoulders.
because that's what Masha Slamovich is dealing with.
-She's the only-- -[Booker T] Ooh, baby.
[Vic] Book, are you finally gonna--
Cover, hook in the leg.
Are you done doing the wave with everyone in the NXT universe?
[Booker T] What you talking about, doing the wave?
-I didn't do that. -[Vic] You didn't do it.
Did you see Booker get up and down?
[Corey] Booker was agreeing with me and my assessment of the situation.
Listen, very realistically,
in the wake of Slammiversary,
Masha Slamovich may not only disappoint Mama and Papa Slamovich,
she may disappoint the entire TNA knockout flock.
-Ask Joe Hendry how that feels. -[Booker T] I agree.
I agree with that too.
Everybody is sleeping on Jacy Jayne.
Get logged on, man.
Get your tickets right now, right now, right now.
[Vic] The trio Trick, Joe and Santana.
It's nice to see TNA and NXT getting along in this matchup.
Is this a preview of what's gonna happen at Slammiversary Sunday?
From behind shoulders, down.
[Corey] Why is it nice to see? Why does it have to be a kumbaya?
[Vic] Another cover, another kickout. Who hurt you as a child?
Why can't you have, like, friends and buddies and pals.
[Booker T] Jacy Jayne is doing work here, guys. Come on damn it.
[Vic] Swing and miss, charging right in. Hurricanrana.
Jacy Jayne, MVP of the weekend.
Another cover and another kickout.
[Booker T] Dam right, you might wanna call her MVP.
She's representing NXT.
Every woman in that locker room should be--
You're not on my level, you idiot.
[Booker T] …patting her on the back,.
[Vic] TNA Knockouts Champion, Masha Slamovich,
will face our champion, Jacy Jayne,
That was right here in this moment.
As I said, winner take all on Sunday at Slammiversary.
One woman will make history.
We've got to look at the other side.
[Corey] We talked about repercussions if Slamovich loses.
What if Jacy Jayne loses our NXT Women's Championship
to a TNA wrestler?
-[Vic] Yeah, Booker. -[Booker T] That's not gonna happen.
[Vic] It could happen.
[Corey] i don't think it's likely, but it is possible.
[Vic] Sol Ruca with a kick-out. What if it does happen, Book?
Cancel for your rockstar?
[Booker T] Anything could happen. I will say,
One thing you've got to understand about Jacy Jayne,
she is captivating.
[Vic] Whoa. Theres, uh--
-Lexis! -Are you saying something?
-Did somebody say-- -Lexis!
-Whoa! -Stop pretending to be deaf!
[Vic] I feel bad for Ava in some Tuesdays.
Back into the ring, this matchup continuing.
Sol taking out Fallon Henley who just fell in front of us.
Sol plants the NXT women's champion.
-[Booker T] Sol! -[Vic] And there you go.
-[Booker T] No, no, no. -[Corey] Hanging 10.
[Vic] Little bit of a surf?
Riding the wave? Doing the wave?
In comes Jazmyn Nyx.
She's gonna get dropped as well, bam, right on top of her counterpart
into the cover goes Sol to pin the NXT Women's Champion and a kickout.
[Booker T] They need to be a little more attentive, guys.
Just a little bit.
[Corey] I agree. Every once in a while,
it seems like the lights are on but nobody's home.
[Vic] Ruca there, part of Evolution, but there's Jazmyn Nyx.
Wiping our Ruca. She just got superkicked.
[Corey] Jazmyn Nyx is eager to make good on the perceived failure.
Jacy Jayne called her out at the beginning of the night.
The Fatal Influence riding the room with the wave of momentum
here on NXT.
[crowd booing]
[crowd chanting] Sol! Sol! Sol!
[Vic] Six-woman match-up continuing.
Graves, when it comes to Jacy Jayne, she could go from someone
who is considered the most beatable champion
to a woman who's on top of two brands.
[Corey] Absolute dominance!
Sol Ruca has something to say about that though.
Creating some separation but you're right, Vic,
the stake's at an all-time high
for both Jacy Jayne and Masha Slamovich.
It's about the championship, yes.
But think about the respect in the locker room.
The cold stares
when you walk into any arena, knowing you're the person who let
the gold slip away from the company.
That's embarrassing.
That's humiliating.
[Corey] And Book, I got to ask you, how does one even prepare
to even be ready to defend two titles on two different brands?
[Booker] It's really hard, but one thing about this business…
-[Vic] Whoa! -[all exclaim]
[Booker] … youf don't find out until you're in the middle of the action, man.
[Vic] While the Champion will have to prepare to defend those titles
at different times across two different companies
but that is the history that will be made on Sunday…
Zaria just got dropped
and so are her teammates. Fatal Influence now is rolling at this juncture.
Jayne, big neck breaker center of the ring wiping out Zaria, hook of the leg,
and Zaria able to power out.
[Booker] Great work right here by Fatal Influence.
Give 'em credit, man. Stand up!
[Corey] Chemistry on another level, tag made once again.
Here comes Fallon Henley.
[Vic] Graves, I think it was you who pointed out earlier in this match,
no doubt Fatal Influence
would have the advantage when it came to tag team.
[Corey] Absolutely. You can't just plug Masha Slamovich into a trio
and expect her to have the same level of chemistry as a full time
unit like Fatal Influence.
[Vic] Zaruca for the women's tag team
championships at Evolution, came up a little bit short.
Congratulations to Roxanne and Raquel, who retained those titles
not only Sunday, but also last night.
But in terms of championships,
here comes the Knockouts champion from TNA, Masha Slamovich,
taking it to the woman she will meet at Slammiversary on Sunday,
the NXT Women's champion Jacy Jayne,
Jazmyn Nyx caught one for good measure.
[Corey] Bam! Bent knee, right under the jaw. Masha now.
[Booker] … Got to give her a lot of credit, She's a firecracker, man.
Oh, yeah!
-[Corey] Down goes Jayne! -[Vic] Off the spinning kick.
-Will it be a-- -[Booker] Oh, no!
[Corey] Think about what a win for Slamovich over Jacy would mean tonight.
Think of the confidence for the TNA knockouts champion
heading into Slammiversary if she's able to beat
the NXT Women's Champion tonight.
[Vic] Great point. That is why we are in a pivotal juncture
of this match up, our main event this week here on NXT.
-Next week we head-- -[Corey] …shoulders down,
picking up the wind, but getting out at the last moment.
Big forearm under the jaw.
[Vic] And this a taste of what we're going to see Sunday.
Nice clothesline, into the cover to pin Slamovich
and another near fall in this match.
[Booker] Jacy Jayne is so good at downloading information
in the middle of the action.
You've got to love what she brings to the table, man.
[Vic] And she's got in-ring WiFi.
[Corey] Also, Booker, you said this when it comes to Jazmyn and Fallon,
I guess, looking for a little redemption of sorts because
it was Jacy Jayne who has switched interview times, has walked away--
[all exclaiming]
[Vic] Knee to the face and Zaria, saving things.
Holy crap.
[Booker] Corey, you recognized that?
[Vic] Whoa, she tried to knock Masha back to last Thursday to TNA,
but right now, things starting to break down.
Gary Wilson's got to do something. Nyx kick between the eyes of Sol Ruca.
[Booker] Let's celebrate--
[Vic] Boom! Destruction.
NXT universe fired up with Zaria.
[indistinct shouting]
There's Izzi, there's Tatum, and there's Sol.
There's Niko and Spears, all The Culling's out here.
The hell… This is really breaking down.
Get back in there…
[indistinct shouting]
[Booker] What the hell!
[Vic] Wait a minute. This matchup is continuing.
It's now three on one,
Fallon Henley got wiped out.
Rolling out, couldn't connect,
big kick from Slamovich.
Center of the ring,
Masha, dropping Jayne.
-Slamovich into the cover. -[crowd chanting] One, two, three!
And Slamovich is now pinned the NXT Women's Champion.
[announcer] Here are your winners.
The team of Zaria, Sol Ruca, and Masha Slamovich!
[Corey] What we just witnessed
proved catastrophic for Jacy Jayne,
and the NXT Women's division.
Because if that happens again on Sunday
at Slammiversary, the game changes for good.
[Vic] Graves, let's go back to some of the action.
Really here, sort of a turning point in the match up,
-we thought … -[Corey] Seemed to be the case.
Sol Ruca and Zaria
distracted by the arrival of The Culling,
laying waste on the outside, here comes the tag champs Hank and Tank.
Meanwhile, mid-ring, Masha Slamovich
introducing herself to the world
and the jaw of Jacy Jayne.
Up and down, northern lights bomb!
Big win, massive win.
Maybe the most important of Masha Slamovich's career to this point
because we know what lies ahead this Sunday.
[Vic] You got to wonder what now
is going through the mind of these two competitors.
What went just through the mind of the locker room, over in TNA
seeing Masha Slamovich have her hand held high here on NXT.
Well, let's talk about what's going
to happen next week because we're going, Booker,
to your hometown of Houston, Texas, and live in Houston,
The Undertaker will confront Trick Williams,
who may not be the TNA champion,
but next week is can't miss, certainly, here on NXT.
[Corey] And at the Great American Bash, the whole world was buzzing
about Oba Femi versus Yoshiki Inumora.
We're going to run it back plus one, Josh Briggs
has been added, triple threat for the NXT Championship in Houston.
[Vic] Not only that, we will see the NXT Tuesday debut in-ring of Blake Monroe
taking on Wren Sinclair, the Texas native.
The caveat to this, Blake Monroe, who stabbed Jordynne Grace in the back,
Blake has invited Jordynne Grace to Houston
next week to see this matchup firsthand.
I cannot wait to get to Houston.
[Corey] And after an unfortunate backstage encounter
at the Bash, Ricky Saints in search of vengeance.
Can he get it from the monster, Jasper Troy?
We find out next Tuesday, right here.
[Vic] But let's bring it right back to the here and the now,
because you can see the look of concern on the eyes of Jacy Jayne.
The look of victory in the eyes of Masha Slamovich.
Will it be Slamovich or will it be Jacy Jayne?
Which one of these two women will make history this Sunday?
It is NXT Women's title versus TNA Knockouts title.
Winner take all at Slammiversary. Knockouts title.