[opening theme music playing]
[Triple H] Then.
Now.
Forever.
Together.
[crowd cheering]
[Vic] NXT Universe has been fired up at a fever pitch
all night long.
[tires screech]
[roars]
[Vic] Chelsea Green is back in NXT!
A low life, trashy American like yourself
would never hit a woman like me.
-[crowd exclaims] -[Chelsea shrieks]
[Vic] Tavion Heights means business!
Chelsea! I'll find a woman who will!
-[Vic] The champions retain! -[bell ringing]
[Corey] DarkState is on the scene!
[Dion] Hey, I'll tell it for you only once! Gold is in reach!
And when the lights go out, ain't a damn thing safe!
Who is worthy enough to take this title from me?
The unfortunate answer is that no one is.
[Trick] Oba Femi, anyone who watches NXT
knows that Trick Williams is the biggest dog NXT has to offer.
Let's talk about it.
Trick, I'm out here trying to go after the biggest dog in the yard.
I say, man, you throw the hands, and whoever wins
gets to face Oba for the NXT Championship.
Moose from TNA!
The one name that's gonna be synonymous to whoopin' that Trick is…
[crowd] Moose!
[Vic] With that,
Trick Williams, Oba Femi, Je'Von and Moose
staving off DarkState!
[Nia] Any ring I step into is mine.
Lash Legend,
you're not gonna make a name off of my back.
I'm a former champion, honey.
[Vic] Lash Legend swinging away at Nia Jax!
Referees! Security!
They're all coming out.
[Corey] Let 'em fight!
[Ava] If you two want each other so bad, then fine!
You two one on one, next week. This is done!
[Vic] Who is the most dominant?
These two are on a collision course!
DarkState want to dance? Let's rumble.
-Oh, they want to tango? -Yep.
-They want to tango! -Yep! Boss!
-[Ava] Hi! -Ava!
Just who I wanted to see.
I know how badly you guys want to get your hands on DarkState.
And you will, but at Heatwave. Okay?
I really need you to not interfere in their match tonight.
-Like we talked about. -You saw DarkState.
-They blindsided us last week. -No!
Boss. We hear you loud and clear.
-We got you. We won't get involved. -No!
No, there's something in my eye!
-I'm being serious. -No, no.
Hank and Tank will not interfere in DarkState's match tonight.
Guys.
Promise me you're not gonna interfere, okay?
[together] We promise!
[Vic] Well, get your popcorn ready and welcome to NXT!
[crowd cheering]
[chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT!
["Get It Girl" playing]
♪ Get it girl ♪
♪ Get get ♪
♪ Get it, girl ♪
♪ Get, get ♪
♪ Get it, girl ♪
[bell ringing]
[Mike] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first,
from Atlanta, Georgia,
Lash Legend!
[Vic] And this collision course comes to a head right now.
Graves, how important is this fight to Lash Legend?
[Corey] We are about to witness
two of the heaviest hitters in the women's division
do battle for downright supremacy.
NXT's women's division the best in the game.
Who's going to take that important next step towards the top of the mountain?
["Greatness" playing]
[Vic] We are about to find out who indeed is the most dominant.
[Mike] And her opponent, from San Diego, California,
Nia Jax!
[Vic] Booker's over here licking his chops right now.
He's ready for this.
Graves, and you know, this is a woman in Nia Jax
who is not going to be disrespected.
[Corey] Nia Jax could arguably be considered
the measuring stick in the women's division.
She has been to the top of the mountain many times over.
Nia has accomplished just about everything there is to do in WWE.
And tonight the Boujee Bully has a career-making opportunity
in front of her.
[Booker] Can I say this?
Nia Jax, she's no gatekeeper, man.
She's got many, many more championship reigns left in that body.
Trust me, brother.
[Vic] Booker, let me ask you.
-I asked Corey the same question. -[bell rings]
In your opinion, is Lash ready for someone like a Nia Jax?
[Booker] You gotta think the experience factor is going to come into play.
But… Lash Legend has an opportunity of a lifetime to go out here,
beat Nia Jax in the middle of this grand circle, baby.
[Vic] You can feel the tension just in the air here
at the Performance Center, Orlando, Florida.
First time these two compete in a one on one matchup.
Lash Legend still searching for championship gold.
We've had big news throughout the last week here on NXT.
The big news today, Jordynne Grace medically cleared to compete.
She has an exclusive sit-down interview
that took place earlier today with Kelly Kincaid.
That's to come later on tonight as this one under way.
And already the NXT universe is getting ready to get to a fever pitch.
Booker, Lash did not like Nia Jax.
Nia Jax did not like the disrespectful comments.
So in your opinion…
-[Booker] Oh, hell! Oh, yes! -[Vic] Does she disrespect Nia?
[Booker] Of course, there's gonna be some disrespect going on here between the two.
But you got to understand that Lash Legend is in a place
that Nia Jax was once in once upon a time.
But Nia Jax went from NXT to Women's Champion in the WWE, kid.
-[Vic] Oh, look at this! -[Booker] Oh, baby!
-[Vic] TNT! -[Booker] Here we go!
[Vic] But look at the power of Lash Legend! Bam!
[Booker] That was a statement right there being made
[Corey] And both of these women present a very unique opposition for one another.
Lash Legend not used to being overpowered by anybody.
The same holds true for Nia Jax.
These two women very evenly matched as far as the power game.
I'm curious to see what different tactics they employ.
[Vic] Graves, correct me if I'm wrong here, you've covered Nia Jax…
[Booker] Oh, baby, wait a minute!
[Vic] …WrestleMania, NXT.
Have you ever seen her try a guillotine this early in a matchup?
I've never seen Nia Jax execute that move.
[Corey] And what it shows me is that Nia does have a healthy professional respect
for Lash Legend and the power possessed by Lash.
It was almost a defensive maneuver.
Nia using her own weight to try to slow down…
-Lash Legend. -[Booker] Oh, man!
[Corey] Look at this! Lash going to work!
[Vic] Lash did eliminate Nia in the Evolution Battle Royal.
That's really where the problems began for these two women.
And, look, Lash Legend's by herself, she's all alone.
You know, Booker, how has she adapted to being a solo act, so to speak?
Looking for a big slam and is countered.
[Booker] Sometimes, you know, tag team, it's an opportunity.
And you take it. And Lash Legend, I think is a true solo artist.
And tonight, you're going to see exactly what she's made of.
[Vic] And I think you'd agree with me,
I think the main difference between Lash Legend and Nia Jax's
seasoning, experience.
To your point you made a few minutes ago,
Lash sort of does possess
a lot of the same tools as a younger Nia Jax did.
[Booker] I feel like Nia Jax has more experience in this matchup,
but then again, youth factor. The youth factor--
-[Vic] Oh! Right to the throat! -[crowd exclaims]
[Vic] And look, any ring Nia Jax steps in, she says it's hers.
Lash Legend, Graves, doesn't agree with that statement.
[Corey] Look, if Lash wants to strap--
[Booker] Oh, baby!
[Corey] …a rocket to her own back, it could begin tonight.
Big splash, cover!
[Vic] And Jax getting that right shoulder off the mat.
[Booker] You can see right there,
Lash kind of rushed that splash just a little bit.
Could have got a little bit more out of it.
[Vic] Got to wonder, too, if these two are maybe letting out the heavy artillery
-a little bit too fast in this match… -[Booker] Oh, wow!
…because that's the second time Lash has gone for a body slam
and she hasn't been able to execute it.
[Corey] Let's be honest. Both of these women possess
the sort of power necessary
-to end the match with one maneuver. -[all exclaim]
[Corey] One knockout shot.
One heavy slam.
One high impact move could end it for either of these women.
[Booker] One mistake as well, Corey.
[Corey] You're absolutely right.
[Vic] Bodies hitting the floor here.
What a way to kick off NXT.
[crowd chanting] NXT! NXT! NXT!
[Vic] And to that point, Graves, how wise was it
was for our general manager, Ava, to put this match up first here tonight?
[Corey] Listen, I mean, this one could go all night,
for all intents and purposes,
I don't see it slowing down anytime soon. This one continues.
[Vic] Who will prove to be the most dominant?
[Vic] It has been all Nia Jax
who has just worn down, taken down and beaten down
Lash Legend.
Our announce table has been absolutely cleared off.
The steel steps are everywhere around us
because these two had an all-out brawl moments ago.
I'm not getting anywhere closer to where I don't wanna be--
[Corey] It's-- They're in the ring, Vic. Everything's okay.
Booker, I'll let you go first.
[Vic] Nia Jax right now looking to wear down--
[Corey] In complete control, the Boujee Bully.
But Lash Legend still swinging for the fences.
Lash wants to get back in this fight by any means necessary.
[Vic] And, Booker, you talked about these two.
And Cory, you did too for a second, you know, being so close
-[Corey] Oh! Wait a minute! -[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
That could be it. That could be it!
[Vic] And Lash, just able to kickout.
Booker, does any part of you feel that Nia
is a little threatened by someone like Lash Legend?
[Booker T] I don't think so.
Nia Jax…
even though she has been at the top of that ladder
for so many years here in the WWE.
This is a master class, guys.
[Graves] Lash, out of the way, just in time
Nia made impact with the ring post.
[Joseph] Imagine if Lash Legend can win this matchup,
if she can beat a former Women's Champion, a former Queen of the Ring.
[Graves] Whoa, whoa, whoa! No way!
[Joseph] And the power again of Lash Legend displayed.
[Booker T] Good God!
[Joseph] But so much taken out on Lash, Graves.
She can't capitalize on the cover.
[crowd chanting "This is awesome"]
[Graves] It's an egregious point, Book.
What would a win do for Lash Legend?
[Booker T] It'd be momentous, man.
It would definitely take her to another level, like I said,
Nia Jax is a two-time Woman's Champion.
-This is the place that-- -[Graves and Joseph exclaim]
[Joseph] The official was fixing the ring skirt on the far side of the ring
and Nia, I believe, Graves, was a thumb to the eye?
[Graves] Ever the opportunist, The Irresistible Force
just ran through Legend. Senton!
[Booker T] Smash!
[Joseph] Nia wasn't playing around with Thea Hail last week.
She certainly is not playing around with the Lash Legend here tonight.
Nia said last week, she will not be a stepping stone.
[Graves] Well, right now, reality beginning to sink in for Lash Legend,
who better realize if she hasn't already,
she is in the deep end with a great white shark, in Nia Jax.
[Joseph] Lash doing her best right now to create a little bit of separation.
Maybe get some wind, some air back into her lungs.
But Nia Jax, stalking Lash.
And now, again right here.
[Booker T] Back up, guys. Back up. Back up, please.
[Joseph] These two went through the barricade last week.
There was destruction throughout the Performance Center,
[Graves] And once again, Legend, unloading those heavy right hands of hers.
[Booker T] Big shots.
[Joseph] There's got to be evil intentions
running through the mind of both these women. But look at Lash.
Lash right now…
Can she hoist up Nia Jax?
This could be game over for Jax!
One more time, trying to overpower. Nia, able to block
Body shots by Lash Legend.
[Joseph] Uh-oh. The third time will be the charm.
-[Booker T] Oh, no! -[Graves] No way in hell!
-[Booker T] You gotta be kidding me! -[Joseph] Can Lash do it?
[Graves] Lash couldn't hold up.
[crowd chanting "NXT"]
Legend's body gave up and she paid for it.
[crowd continues chanting "NXT"]
[indistinct]
[Graves] Incredible impact.
[Joseph] NXT Universe standing,
The official right now, beginning his count.
Nia Jax rises up at five.
Lash Legend is starting to move.
The referee, though, just hit seven. Lash is not back to her feet.
-[Booker T] She's not going to make it. -[Joseph] He's closing in on ten.
He hit nine. And Lash just beat the count!
-[crowd cheering] -This fight's going to continue.
Nia Jax is absolutely shocked.
She's absolutely shook.
[crowd chanting "NXT"]
[Joseph] And we are going to find out who is the most dominant.
[crowd] Aye. Whoa.
[Booker T] What a match, guys. What a match.
[Joseph] This has been a fight.
[Booker T] Talking about Ava putting this match on.
-[Joseph] Whoa! -[Booker T] That there's the business.
Oh, yeah!
[Joseph] Lash with the body slam. Falls into the cover.
[Booker T] That's it. Man!
[Joseph] That was an eyelash, no pun intended, from victory.
[Booker T] Keep it moving, Lash. Stay on the gas.
[crowd chanting "NXT"]
[Graves] You're absolutely right, Book. This is no time to panic.
No time to be shocked at the outcome. It's time to continue doing the work.
Pedal to the metal.
[Joseph] Lash knows she's got to take some risks.
We don't see Lash leave her feet too often.
Just got clocked by Nia Jax.
[Graves] Oh, no.
[Joseph] One more time, Nia…
[Graves] Lash, realizing she's in trouble trying to do her best
to fight out of the grip of Nia Jax.
[Joseph] That was a forearm right across the jaw
and now Lash able to slip.
[Graves] No way.
[Joseph] Lash, able to grasp.
[Booker T] Oh, my God!
-Can she do it? -[Joseph] And Lash able…
No, no, no, no, no! That was it.
[Graves] Annihilator!
[Joseph] And one more time! A second one for good measure.
-[crowd] One, two, three. -[bell dings]
[Joseph] And Nia s victorious.
-[Booker T] Wow! -[Rome] Here is winner,
Nia Jax.
[Joseph] I don't want to take anything away from Lash Legend.
What a fight!
What a match with a standing ovation from those here in the Performance Center.
[Graves] Can you blame 'em?
There was a whole lot of women doing battle to kickoff NXT tonight.
Legend and Jax crashing through our announced desk.
But one mistake is all it took by Lash Legend to open the door
for The Irresistible Force to slam it shut.
What a win for Nia Jax.
[Joseph] Tonight, Nia again proves to be a dominant force in the WWE.
DarkState, wow! Uh…
Thank you so much for your time today. I didn't think that you would say yes.
Tonight, you have a match against four powerhouses in the men's division.
How are you planning to combat that level?
Kelly, tonight's the reason the four of us came together.
Four hungry main-eventors ready to take opportunity,
not wait for it to come around and look at us now.
Tonight, in the main event, standing across
from four of the top guys at NXT and TNA.
I mean, look, we got best on best.
We got Trick, Je'Von, Oba, Moose.
They know they're getting beat down
'cause we're changing that main event scene.
It's time to realize that DarkState dominates the NXT.
We're gonna smash their teeth in and we're gonna start taking turns on their ass.
Then we're gonna beat them down again and again until we finish on top.
-We talked about this. -Yo. Aye yo, shawty.
It's been six months since DarkState touched down at NXT,
and tonight, we cut the head off the snake, slim.
And at Heatwave, Hank and Tank gonna be 20 pounds lighter
when we run off with your gold.
Because when DarkState strikes, ain't nobody safe!
Come on, boys, Let's go!
[Joseph] Our Eight Man Tag, still to come.
But after a confrontation last week, TNA wrestler, Joe Hendry is back
and he's going to take on Charlie Dempsey.
It's live. It's next on NXT.
[upbeat music playing]
Slaygents, Tavion said that he was finding a woman.
We need to find her first, and we need to take her out.
-Affirmative. -[sighs softly]
Slaygent P to enter. This is Slaygent P…
The Golden Beaver has landed.
Oh, well, if it isn't Kali Armstrong.
Evolve Champion, decorated track and field athlete
-High risk. High risk. -Mmm-hmm.
Moving on.
Hmm, the one-sleeve thing is mine. Next.
-Mmm-hmm. -[gasps]
Karmen, my fellow Canadian.
Third-degree black belt, National Champion.
You know it.
But she's Canadian, so redacted. We're safe.
Oh!
[grunting, hissing]
-Immediately no. -Ladies! Ladies!
I mean, guys, you got to get out of here!
[clamoring]
-Come on! Enough! -Hideous. Guys, come on.
They kind of smell, too. Who else do we… [gasps]
Well, if it isn't Kendal Blue.
-[clears throat] Grey. -Grey.
If it isn't Kendal Grey,
"former USA National Team 61-0." Okay.
Hmm.
Undefeated. Well, let's see if you're undefeated tonight after Alba…
-defeats you. -Okay.
[sighs]
Take care of her, please. I'm going to find Ethan.
We have a match. [scoffs]
-Tavion, I… -Okay, Chelsea…
[upbeat music playing]
[Joseph] A lot of recon being done.
[bell dings]
[Rome] The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied by Wren Sinclair,
representing No Quarter Catch Crew, Charlie Dempsey.
[crowd booing]
[inaudible]
[crowd chanting]
[music fades]
["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 ♪
♪ America, Scotland And Canada, and Mexico, they say… ♪
[Rome] And his opponent from Edinburgh, Scotland,
weighing 252 pounds of pure motivation,
Joe Hendry.
[Vic] Graves, have people forgotten how accomplished
Joe Hendry is in the world of professional wrestling?
[Corey] It's easy to forget what Hendry is capable of
from bell-to-bell between the ropes.
The guy is a walking, living, breathing meme.
I mean, the guy showed up in the refrigerator last week, for God's sake.
If anybody can remind the world what Hendry is or isn't,
it's the master tactician from NQCC, Charlie Dempsey.
And I hope Charlie gets out here and stretches you, Vic.
'Cause you are out here waving your arms around.
[Vic] It's addicting.
NXT universe is doing it.
Lighten up, guys, have some fun.
[Corey] This is what happens when the fans get on the wrong side of the barricade.
Look at that gentleman right there.
Ain't nothing gentle about that man.
That guy shouldn't be allowed to leave the house unsupervised.
[crowd chanting]
[Vic] Booker, don't some forget that Hendry wasn't an overnight success?
[Booker T] I mean, can I say this?
I don't like Joe Hendry, but he is a self-made superstar. He really is.
I mean, the guy has that song went viral in his home country.
And the people, they love it.
My thing is this. Can he stand the test with this man right here, Charlie Dempsey?
-The precision tactician. -[Corey] He's down.
[Vic] He's down and a kickout.
He was trained by Robbie Brookside, Marty Jones,
fought Hall of Famers like Kurt Angle.
[Booker T] Ooh, baby, ooh, baby, ooh, baby.
[Vic] You have no respect.
Drew McIntyre. Let me finish, sir.
Stood toe-to-toe with Roman Reigns in the Royal Rumble.
Faced Randy Orton at WrestleMania.
Rejuvenated TNA, an entire brand.
[Booker T] Why are you name-dropping?
[Vic] To remind you what he has done since you seem to be just--
[Corey] I say this week after week,
this is a what have you done for me lately business.
The past is the past. That's all well and good.
I am happy for Joe Hendry, the success, the money he's made,
but it's about what he does next, especially behind enemy lines here in NXT.
[Vic] It looks like he is in control of the match-up for the most part.
And you know what? Hendry earned a British national championship
in freestyle in Greco-Roman wrestling.
He was Scotland freestyle wrestling team in the 2018 Commonwealth games.
That's what I mean by what people have forgotten
because of things you've talked about, coming out of a refrigerator,
singing a song, going viral, what he is doing right now.
[Booker T]
than he has in his bags in the last month. He is looking real good right now.
I'm satisfied. Are you satisfied? Okay.
[Vic] It's about time you said something.
Wren Sinclair on the outside even impressed
by what she has seen from Joe Hendry.
[Corey] Is that what that look means? That's being impressed?
[Vic] Look at her with a big smile on her face.
[Booker T] Oh!
[Corey] I haven't seen anybody look at anyone
with eyes like that since I FaceTimed my wife before.
That's love in the eyes of Sinclair if you ask me.
-[Vic] You said it… -[Corey] Oh, look at this.
[Vic] Suplex out of the corner going right into a cover and a kickout.
You ask what will Joe Hendry maybe do next.
Obviously, we have eyes on Moose, Trick, Friday TNA, emerging for the TNA title.
Can't forget the eight-man tag still to come in our main event.
[Corey] Now that you're done droning on about Joe Hendry,
let's talk about Charlie Dempsey.
[Vic] Why? He's getting his ass kicked.
[Corey] Charlie Dempsey might be pound for pound
the best technical wrestler in NXT right now.
The man is a world-travelled veteran.
Case in point, suplex with a roll through.
Charlie Dempsey has forgotten more ways to hurt people
than most…
[Vic] Into the cover, front right over.
Look at this, almost into a guillotine.
Looking to punish Joe Hendry after everything we have seen.
And look, Joe Hendry looked great out of the gate.
but Graves, to your point.
Charlie Dempsey in control.
[Corey] Think about where Dempsey's head's got to be right now.
-He's lost Tavion Heights. -[Booker T] Oh, baby. Look at that.
[Corey] He was forced to allow Myles Borne to walk away from NQCC.
How big of a match is this thing for Dempsey?
[Vic] It's an opportunity for redemption is what it is.
It could be a fresh start. I mean, hell.
Hendry may want to join the No Quarter Catch Crew at the end of the night.
Big block, Hendry starting to fight right back.
Speaking of Tavion, looks like Chelsea Green found his…
[Booker T] Oh, baby.
[Vic] …little recon she was doing.
Hendry scooping up and a nice…
Oh and slam!
Maybe you can talk to JBL about the slam this weekend in Mexico.
No doubtabout it. Can't wait for Triplemania alongside the hall of famer.
But right now, it's all about Joe Hendry.
[Corey] Vic, stop it, you are embarrassing yourself.
[Booker T] These guys are out here
trying to finish Charlie Dempsey.
[Vic] Standing ovation was blocked, turned into a backslide.
Shoulders down and a near-fall.
Hendry hopping right back up.
Now he counters, looking for a backslide right back in.
Catching Dempsey. Dempsey, going for a ride, and not just any sort of ride.
A standing ovation.
-[Booker T] Come on, Charlie. -[crowd] One, two, three.
-[Vic] Hendry picks up the win. -[bell dings]
[Booker T] Damn it.
[Mike] Here is your winner, Joe Hendry.
[Vic] Now put your hands up, Book.
[Corey] Listen, I will give credit where it is due,
a hell of a win for Joe Hendry over Charlie Dempsey.
Joe Hendry is making more and more people believe.
[Vic] There is a man who believes he is owed
a little more than what he has been given.
It's been a roller coaster summer,
but we are going to hear from Josh Briggs next.
-[grunting] -[winces]
Geez, i think you are ready. Ow.
I mean, Kelani,
I love you, but I have to win this match tonight.
We will win.
Mama, I have been on a roll from AAA to Evolution.
Huge opportunity tonight.
-And Triplemania this weekend, -Mmm-hmm.
I ain't stopping until I get to the top
and it's about time I become NXT Women's Champion.
I get it. I get it. Vice City is heating up
but I have been this close to a women's title match.
And the woman taking the title from Jacy,
-is-- -[clears throat]
Look, Don't do that. Don't do that.
I got money on both of y'all tonight in this tag match, all right?
But understand when it comes to this women's title,
Jaida Parker has next and y'all goofy for thinking otherwise.
-Oh, my gosh. -Don't mess up my parlay.
-Huh? -Okay.
-What did she-- -Please.
-Okay. -I have to win this match tonight.
So do I.
[Vic] Tag team action still to come on NXT.
["Journey Ahead" by Def Rebel playing]
[Mike] Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Josh Briggs.
["Journey Ahead" by Def Rebel continues playing]
[Corey] I can only imagine what is on Josh Briggs' mind.
[crowd booing]
Yo, yo.
Your boos mean nothing because I've seen what you guys cheer.
[crowd booing]
You know what? When someone shows you who they really are--
[crowd continues booing]
When someone shows you who they really are, believe them.
Inamura said he was my friend but he wasn't.
-He was just selfish. -[crowd chanting] Turn the mic off.
-Turn the mic off. -He was spineless.
They ain't turning it off. They ain't turning it off.
It's on all night.
[crowd chanting] Turn the mic off.
When Inamura came back to NXT, he acted like it was for me.
But it wasn't for me.
The only thing he cared about was his big plan to become NXT Champion.
He didn't care about our friendship.
I tried to be the best friend I could be, and he didn't care.
I tried to make him a champion,
but he failed because he lives
by this stupid code of honor that everyone in here likes.
[crowd booing]
Bro, there is no honor in NXT.
How many times do I have to tell you?
I am not a man of honor.
I am a man of mayhem, and I should be the NXT champion,
but because of Inamura, I am not.
[crowd chanting] Shut the hell up.
Shut the hell up.
Inamura needs to learn
that the only way you survive in NXT is by fighting dirty.
So, buddy, next week in Philadelphia,
let's put that honor on the line
in a Philadelphia street fight.
[crowd booing]
["Bad Boy" playing]
[Corey] I think we're about to get an answer.
Yoshiki walking with purpose.
Briggs, I saw you were my friend.
But now you are just…
-How do you say in English? -Let it out.
[all clamoring]
A jackass.
[all cheering]
You are a jackass.
I fight my way with honor.
[crowd chanting] He's a jackass. He's a jackass. He's a jackass.
-He will take it. He will take it. -Obey the rules.
But in a Philadelphia Street Fight,
the match with no rules,
the honor will be in…
beating you.
-[Vic] Oh! -[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
-[Vic] Inamura! -[Booker T] Big shot.
[Graves] Inamura has heard enough.
We'll see if this one gets made official, and Inamura just pouncing.
I think the man of mayhem might be having second thoughts.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, and now, there's finally a little bit of security
coming out here, but he might need more than just two men.
[crowd chanting]
[Graves] It's gone down in the City of Brotherly Love.
-Inamura. -[Booker T] Let him fight, let him fight.
-Friends no more. -What the…
Are these at, whoa, whoa.
-[Booker T] Down goes Briggs. -[Vic] Now breaking loose.
No, no, no, Yoshiki!
It gets made official.
-Oh, yeah. -Philadelphia, get ready!
'Cause there will be no Brotherly Love next week on NXT.
[Vic] Well, guys, there's been a lot of emotions for this woman,
but now she's medically cleared.
There's gonna be a lot of truth. You see, there's no neck brace.
So, what is on the mind of Jordynne Grace?
We find out next.
Jordynne Grace, thank you so much for your time today.
Now, we're all wondering how you're feeling
after the very harsh words from Blake Monroe,
not only just about you, but also about your physical journey getting to WWE.
Kelly, this is probably gonna surprise a lot of people,
but Blake is actually right.
No, no, what do you mean?
I've spent most of my life avoiding mirrors
because I just didn't like what I saw.
It's not that I wasn't beautiful, and it's not that I wasn't strong.
I just didn't, I could never see myself like that.
If my journey was just physical, you know, lifting weights,
counting down the number on a scale, it probably would have been a lot easier.
But the real battle has never been with my body.
It's always been with my mind, my self-worth,
that little voice in my head saying that I'm never, ever gonna be good enough,
-no matter how hard I try. -You know, I think that that's a feeling
that a lot of women can relate to, actually.
And then whenever you let Blake in, I feel like we started to see
this softer side of you.
And I let my guard down. That's a 100 percent on me.
That's my fault.
But I've always felt like an outsider, especially now.
So when someone like Blake came along,
someone I thought was an outsider in her own right,
I wanted to connect, I did. I wanted to feel like we could maybe
understand each other.
But I see who she is now.
We share the same weakness, except hers is wrapped up
in a designer confidence.
She doesn't think that she's good enough, so she projects that on other women,
tearing them down so that she can stand taller.
There's real power in being able to see through someone like that.
And to all the little Jordynnes watching, remember this.
Real strength doesn't feed on someone else's weakness.
Now, in two weeks at Heat Wave, you get Blake Monroe one-on-one.
So what can we expect?
I'm not gonna be stepping in that ring with Blake to prove that
I'm better than her or to try to get revenge.
I'm gonna be stepping in that ring to remind her and the WWE Universe
that there's no blueprint for a champion.
Champions come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
And more importantly, champions are able to silence the doubts
in their minds and then silence bullies like Blake Monroe.
At Heat Wave, I'm gonna show Blake exactly what a champion looks like.
-Really? -She thinks I'm insecure.
-Can you believe that? -Yeah, I can.
Especially after you embarrassed her, remember?
-Okay, and? -Okay, and because of that,
you're actually gonna meet her in the ring next week face-to-face
-before your big match at Heat Wave. -What?
-But I… -But nothing.
Good luck, Blake. You're gonna need it.
Bias much?
Kind of.
[Vic] Speaking of the women's division, our champion has been very busy, Corey.
[Graves] The double champion, Jacy Jayne, and this was two weeks ago,
doing battle with Masha Slamovich at TNA.
Slamovich would connect with a rolling Liger kick,
and as she closed in on victory, Ash by Elegance would rear her head
and flatten Masha with the championship.
And just this past Thursday, Ash had her opportunity to go one on one
with the double champ.
And Masha was all too eager to return the favor,
spoiling Ash's opportunity before having the features
kicked off her face by the champ.
And Chaos, Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, coming up next,
you're taking on two potential contenders for the NXT Women's Championship,
and Kelani, Jordynne, and Lola Vice.
Jacy, how important is it to win this match?
-Well, obviously-- -Like I said last week, Blake,
we've dealt with Lola and we've already beaten Kelani.
So what else is there to say?
I'd like to thank Fallon for answering my question for me.
-You're welcome. -Just like I'd like to thank Jazmyn
-for putting us in this match this week. -Of course.
But if you wanna eliminate two women from the title contention,
what better way than to just do it all yourself?
If Lola and Kelani think that they can hang with the double champ,
well, I'd love to see that.
-What, Fallon? -Look.
Well, Jacy Jayne, speaking of your titles, I know you've also had some issues
with Masha Slamovich as well as Ash by Elegance
and her personal concierge at TNA.
What the hell are they doing here?
Probably here to watch the tag match.
Let's go.
Hey, champ, I just wanted to say good luck tonight.
Thanks.
[Vic] Well, things certainly just got very interesting
for the double champion, Jacy Jayne.
[bell dinging]
[announcer] The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, accompanied by Jazmyn Nyx,
Fallon Henley, and the TNA Knockout World Champion
and NXT Women's Champion, Jacy Jayne.
Fatal Influence!
[Vic] Jacy, shocked earlier, Can they keep it together?
Tag Team Action, next.
So clearly none of us are friends.
Never have been, never will be.
So, we're not going to do any of that "Can they coexist" nonsense tonight.
'Cause now, more than ever, we do need to coexist
if we want to take care of this Dark State problem once and for all.
We're not just any four men going up against Dark State.
We are the alpha males of our species.
-So let's go be that tonight. -Hell yeah, you know what, you're right.
I don't gotta be friends with none of y'all as long as it means
whooping Dark State's ass from pillar to post.
All right.
-I'm down for whatever, gang, all right. -So we're having a court, huh?
No, no, no, Trick, you still not talking, huh?
Hey, look, dog, it is what it is tonight.
Come Friday at Emergence. You taking that L.
You taking that L at Finlay.
And you taking the big L of them all, right there at Heat Wave.
We'll see about that.
Those Dark State guys are the worst.
Oh, yeah, I really want to whoop it off tonight.
[overlapping chatter]
-It's going to be everywhere. -You know this. Come on.
[Vic] Main event still to come.
I feel like Hank and Tank have spent a lot of time around pesticides.
♪ If you wanna come get it ♪
[announcer] And their opponents, first, from Miami, Florida, Lola Vice!
[Vic] Well, Graves, it seems like Lola Vice
is turning some heads in Triple-A.
It could be a big week for Ms. Vice.
[woman singing in Spanish]
[Corey] Book, you're smiling 'cause Lola Vice is here, aren't you?
[Booker T] No, I like the Triplemania, man. All of that.
[Vic] Did you ask Graves to bring you back Cholula Green?
[Booker T] Hot, hot, hot Cholula Green, baby!
["Out Of This World" playing]
[announcer] And her tag team partner, from Boynton Beach, Florida,
Kelani Jordan!
[Vic] As we focus on this matchup, Graves, you can't agree with Fatal Influence,
who were downplaying Kelani Jordan's win last week.
They said it was instinct. It wasn't. A win is a win!
[Corey] It's not up to you whether I agree.
I actually respect what Fatal Influence will attempt to do.
You heard them say it some time ago,
this is a chance to take out two birds with the same stone,
two threats to the championship.
[Vic] There you see TNA wrestler Ash by Elegance,
along with The Personal Concierge.
They have a ride here to the Performance Center.
Of course, Ash, a tag team champion in TNA.
But there is a former Knockouts Champion we saw arrive moments ago,
that being Masha Slamovich.
They're both here to get a close-up view of Jacy Jayne,
the current TNA Knockouts World Champion, and the rest of Fatal Influence.
[bell rings]
Women's division, no doubt, getting crowded at the top.
And you can look at this tag team match,
it's Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne.
It'll be Nyx and Fallon who could have their own gold
when we get to Philadelphia next week. Four-way for the TNA Knockouts…
-[Corey] Look, Rings of Saturn! -[Booker T] Oh, baby!
[Vic] …at Emergence. Goes into a cover.
And another counter into a cover.
And then rolling right through.
[Corey] I think it's a matter of time before Fallon and Jazmyn
hold gold again here in WWE.
[Vic] Beautiful crossbody by Jordan, and another near fall in this match.
Graves, though, for Vice and her partner here, Kelani Jordan,
they are a duo on the same page with a common goal,
to win here tonight to get into championship contention.
[Corey] You're right. I just hope for the team's sake
that Lola isn't too laser-focused on this Saturday at Triplemania
handling the task at hand. Into the cover goes Vice!
And I think Vice is finally realizing her potential.
We've known for a while that she's shown glimpses of greatness.
Now, this could be the start, building blocks, if you will,
of something fantastic in Lola's career.
[Vic] The double champion tags in. There's a big body shot by Vice.
Booker, we've seen just how dangerous both Lola and Kelani can be
when they're focused.
[Booker T] Lola is a hell of a worker, and I can't say enough about Jordan.
But you gotta go back to 2023, Breakout Tournament,
those two against each other.
Who walked out? Who walked out on top? Lola Vice.
There were some shenanigans at the end,
and they cleared that up.
[Vic] Didn't you say earlier, "What have you done for me lately?"
Now you're going two years back for Lola Vice?
[Booker T] I'm just saying, can they work together?
Can they pull this thing out?
[Vic] Lola is the queen of the underground.
Kelani was the first Women's North American Champion.
And a tag was made unbeknownst to Lola Vice.
Fallon Henley legal.
Into the cover, hook of the leg.
And a kick-out.
[Booker T] To go back to earlier, Vice said she must win this match.
She has to. What'll she be thinking about?
She's thinking about number one. Am I right? Am I right?
[Vic] Not necessarily wrong, but gotta wonder too, Graves,
what Fatal Influence feels right now,
with Ash and Masha both here ringside.
It seemed to have caught the champion off guard, who just--
[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
[Vic] Into a cover. Hook of the leg!
[Booker T] Give it up for the rockstar!
[Corey] I think, if I'm Jacy Jayne or Fallon Henley, I am thrilled.
I am over the moon that Ash and Masha are here live in person and really close
to watch what we are capable of.
Running forearm by Fallon,
followed immediately by a senton by the double champ.
There are no excuses. Ash, this is what you're chasing.
Masha, this is what you wanna be part of.
[Booker T] Beautiful. I love it!
[Vic] Nice switch. Champion into a roll-through. Shoulders down.
Nice counter! What a submission!
Lola Vice doesn't have the legs fully grasped.
That allows Jacy to get out into a cover. She had to let the hold go to kick out.
[Corey] Jacy realized fast the trouble she was in.
Was able to pin Lola's shoulders down for a moment
to force the break of the submission attempt.
Now, Lola looking to make a tag to the fresher Kelani Jordan.
[Vic] Ash by Elegance, who, again, is here in the crowd.
Saw her and Kelani talking earlier today.
Of course, former partners at one point.
[Booker T] Teamwork! Teamwork!
[Vic] Talk about teamwork, Kelani, Lola,
on the same page, in unison, in stereo, somewhat.
But both with a nice takedown.
Both right back up. And dropkick.
And look, guys, who is in control of this match.
[crowd cheering]
Jazmyn might wanna get out of the way.
Might've been one of the better decisions she's made recently, going to the outside.
Kelani, though, giving chase,
-trying to get her hands on Fallon-- -[Corey] Oh!
[Booker T] Baby!
[Vic] Just got dropped!
Yeah, baby! [whoops]
[Vic] Kelani Jordan trying her best to finally escape,
as this tag team matchup continuing with Jacy Jayne slamming the door shut.
And, look, Jacy may not be champion if not for Blake Monroe,
who will come face-to-face with Jordynne Grace next week,
live in Philly, before their match… And near fall.
[Booker T] Come on, put some respect on Jacy Jayne's name, man!
Come on, she's a double champ right now. Nobody thought she could do it,
but she did!
[Corey] And she continues to do it week after week at NXT.
Cover here by the double champ for the win!
[Vic] Kelani kicks out.
[Corey] And Jacy has dominated in NXT,
where everybody called her "The most beatable champion in history."
She goes to TNA, what'd she do there? The same thing. I agree with Book.
[Booker T] What do they say? Championships make you about 20% better.
She's got two titles now.
She's about 40% better, baby! I love it!
[Vic] You used to say 30%. Now it's 20%. Is it Steiner Math here on a Tuesday?
[Corey] It's inflation.
-[Vic] Inflation? -[Corey] Yes.
[Vic] Tariffs hitting Booker's comprehension.
Big boot, though, from Kelani.
Kelani, right now, trying to rally!
Landed on her feet, made the tag, and in comes Lola Vice!
[Booker T] The gymnastics background came in right now.
And here comes Lola Vice! Hot, hot, hot!
They're getting beat, man! Oh, yeah!
Oh, yes, baby!
Look at that! Look at that! That's Lola Vice coming at ya!
One time! Two times! Wait a minute.
[Vic] Uh-oh.
Booker's gotta take a breath.
He's gotta get a towel. Here it is!
[Booker T] Oh, here we go, baby!
Shake it up! Shake it up!
[exclaims]
Oh, yes!
[Vic] Corey, I hope you remember the stick this Saturday, Mexico City, for AAA.
Lola coming right back in! Combination offense!
[Booker T] Here we go! Beautiful!
[Vic] Lola right into the cover!
Hook of the leg!
Fallon able to kick out.
[Booker T] Lola's serious, man. She wants this win,
and she wants it in the worst, worst way, man.
[Corey] Kelani Jordan now legal for her team.
[crowd exclaims]
[Vic] And Kelani taking over.
A little extra.
-[Booker T] Oh, yes! Good God! -[Vic] What a leg drop!
[Vic] Down the back of the neck. Will this put away Fallon?
Another near fall.
Kelani remembers what happened at Halloween Havoc a year ago,
when Fallon Henley became the Women's North American Champion,
pinning Kelani Jordan.
She forgets to tell us, though, Kelani wrestled three times in one night.
Kelani coming right back in, hoisting up Fallon.
-Wow! -[Booker T] Hard landing!
[Vic] Wasteland-esque.
[Corey] Took the words right out of my mouth.
-All the way to the top. -[all shouting]
[Vic] So much for your…
I guess it still worked out for 'em.
-Always leave smelling of roses. -[Booker T] Teamwork makes the dream work!
I love it!
[Vic] Now, a little… Oh!
Double impact offense!
Jacy into the cover!
And Lola breaking things up.
[Corey] Vice at the last possible moment, bulldozing through the pile.
Take another look at this.
Henley and Jayne doubled up, stacked up Jordan nice and high
But Lola…
to the rescue.
[Vic] NXT Universe trying to rally Jordan and vice,
as we're getting into some deep, deep waters of this matchup.
[Booker T] Big shot!
[Vic] Nyx in front of us trying to check on Henley.
Jacy Jayne right now is by herself in this matchup,
And Kelani, Booker, is able to answer back shot for shot, blow for blow.
[Booker T] Kelani just proved how good she is.
[Vic] Oh!
[Booker T] The North American Champ just took a big shot, though.
[Vic] Surely didn't need it. Catch, though, by Jacy!
Rolled up. Shoulders down. Kick out.
-[Booker T] What a match. -[Vic] Popping right back up and looking.
[Booker T] Oh, baby!
Modified!
Here we go!
[Corey] Great counter by Jayne.
[Vic] Yeah, that was a counter!
[Corey] Spectacular! Well done by the double champ.
[Vic] Rolling right back through is Jacy Jayne. Shoulders down.
-Another near fall. -[Booker T] Crafty, man. She's crafty.
[Vic] Just shows you how all four women wanna win this matchup.
Jacy, Fallon wanna continue the momentum for Fatal Influence.
Lola, Kelani want a victory over the champion.
As Kelani now.
That's some innovative offense. Wiped out the champion.
Into the cover.
This time, it's Fallon, Graves, breaking things up.
[Corey] Oh, my God! Fallon just got kicked in the soul.
[Vic] Her soul might have gotten kicked out of her.
-Oh, no! -[Booker exclaims]
-What do you mean… -[Booker T] I mean, good Lord!
[Vic] And whoa! Swing and a miss.
Oh! That backfist didn't miss!
Oh, my word!
[Corey] Kelani Jordan legal for her team.
I think Jacy might be out.
[Vic] And a one-of-a-kind split-legged moonsault!
-[Booker T] No way! -[Vic] Jordan pins the double champion!
["Out Of This World" playing]
[announcer] Here are your winners,
the team of Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan!
[Vic] Wow!
[Corey] Fatal Influence looked at this as an opportunity
to dispose of two threats to the champions,
but instead quite the opposite happened.
Let's take a look at these lethal hands from Lola Vice.
A One-of-a-Kind split legged moonsault by Kelani Jordan.
And rather than disposing of threats,
two new legitimate threats to the champion were created in one match.
-Congrats to Lola Vice and Kelani Jordan. -[indistinct conversation]
[Vic] Work together to get the job done.
And is the gold starting to slip from Jacy Jayne
as more contenders are lining up for not just one,
but both of her World Championships.
[man] Time for tonight's NXT Spotlight.
-[rattling] -[tense music plays]
I can't stand Ricky Saints.
I came into NXT with a target on my back,
because of the hype that I had behind my name.
[Jasper] I've been dealing with smug guys like Ricky my whole life.
[Ricky] Jasper Troy is trying to get to where I'm at.
Jasper Troy is jealous of who I am and what I've done.
He's just like all those star QBs I used to protect
when I was an offensive lineman.
They think they're so cool. Dripped out every game,
perfect hair, perfect teeth, perfect everything.
They get all the girls and get all the glory.
But they'd be nothing without a monster like me protecting them.
Ain't no one protecting you now, Ricky. I'm putting you in the dirt.
You got Jasper Troy. He's young, he's angry.
He has all this rage, but he's inexperienced.
[Jasper] You talk about me being angry? Someone like you can't relate.
You've been handed everything, and I'm here to take it!
-[bell dings] -Countout win ain't good enough.
Next week in Philly, I'm gonna end you in the ring.
And then the spotlight's gonna be where it's supposed to.
On Jasper Troy.
[laughs smugly]
["He Who Dares Wins" playing]
[Vic] Well, there is Kendal Grey,
and she has had quite an amateur career, quite the résumé.
An accomplished amateur grappler,
perfect amateur record in college, 61-0,
part of the USA National Team as well.
There are some highlights as she looks to translate
that success into success here in NXT.
[Chelsea] Pledge your allegiance.
[The Secret Hervice entrance theme song playing]
[ring announcer] And her opponent, accompanied by Piper Niven,
Alba Fyre!
Watch how efficient she is, Ethan. She's so good. She's gonna make us proud.
[Vic] I know she seems confident right now, Graves,
but by her actions throughout the day and the recon that we saw,
it seems like maybe Chelsea Green's a little worried
-at whoever Tavion Heights would find… -[Corey] Whoa, whoa!
-What reason… -[Vic] …to be partner.
[Corey] …does Chelsea have to be nervous?
Chelsea is simply doing her due diligence herself,
along with Slaygent B and Slaygent A.
-[thuds] -[Booker T] Oh!
[Vic] As Kendal Grey taking over in this match-up here early on
and there you see with the shoulders down some of that amateur background
already coming out in this match-up.
So, let's switch it here, Booker.
Grey has the credentials, but that doesn't necessarily mean success.
[Booker T] No, it doesn't. But she has a huge opportunity here.
Can she turn that into something?
She's been getting the reps in on Evolve,
and tonight could be a big, big night for Kendal Grey.
Gonna let that hair off on one!
[Vic] Kendal Grey has been close to the Evolve Women's championship
over the last several months.
Graves, what are you looking for out of Kendal Grey,
who's showing you some athleticism right now.
[Corey] I like exactly what I'm seeing right now.
We know that Kendal has the credentials.
I've seen her rolling around in the Performance Center a few times lately.
I know there's a lot of high hopes backstage for Kendal Grey,
and right now, she's making a strong showing of herself.
[crowd chanting] Kendal! Kendal!
[Corey] That said, she's dealing with Alba Fyre, Slaygent A,
a veteran of the game.
Once upon a time, the longest reigning NXT UK Women's Champion in history.
-[Vic] Was noted as the Forever Champion! -[commentators exclaim]
-[Corey] Oh, man! -[Booker T] You see that?
[Corey] Happy Birthday, Slaygent A!
[Vic] Holy crap! Into the cover off that superkick.
And somehow, Kendal Grey kicking out.
And I don't think, Booker, Kendal met many superkicks on amateur mat.
[Booker T] No, not like that. Kendal Grey, boom, got set up
like Alba Fyre was waiting on that moment.
[Vic] Corey, you brought up the titles. Have some forgotten
just how dangerous Alba Fyre can be inside the ring?
[Corey] Absolutely. You put Alba Fyre
and Piper Niven, for that matter, in business suits,
-have her do the bidding of Chelsea Green… -[Vic] Hey.
[Corey] …it's easy to get lost in the shuffle when you've got Miss Green,
but that was the real deal.
[Vic] The official did not see the slap from the outside.
As Corey mentioned, 649 days Alba Fyre was the UK Women's Champion.
She's a former WWE Tag Team Champion,
unified those titles with the NXT Women's Championship.
And now it's Kendal Grey back on the offense.
Swing and a miss. Coming in, and whoa, overhead belly-to-belly toss.
-Come on! Come on! -[crowd cheering]
Chelsea, I trust you…
[Chelsea] Mm.
…but I need to go out there for a closer look.
Okay, yep. You got this. I'll be right here, waiting for you.
[Corey] Kendal, right now a one-woman wrecking crew.
[Vic] And Chelsea looks more worried than she did before.
-[Booker T] Oh, yeah! -[Vic] Look at Kendal!
-[Corey] Caught in the armbar. -[Booker T] Come on, ref, break them up!
[Vic] Alba Fyre trying to hold on, able to hold the ropes.
The official, though, to Booker's point,
but rolling right back in, Alba holding on.
-[Corey] Kendal doing her best-- -[Vic] Kendal-- Hey! It's Ethan Page.
[Corey] Are you surprised? Ethan just said he was coming out to get a closer look.
-Shoulders down. -One, two--
[Vic] Usually he lies most of the time, I actually didn't think he would do it,
but then again, there is the North American Champion.
Nobody home for Alba Fyre, Kendal Grey firing back.
[Booker T] Kendal's doing a hell of a job, guys.
-[Corey] I agree. -[Vic] Crossbody, into the cover
to put away Fyre, and a kick-out.
Alba, Piper and Green, they have been on a mission all night long,
a lot of interrogations, a lot of assumptions as well.
Another nice suplex, another cover and another near-fall.
[Corey] Kendal Grey's certainly brought her A-game tonight.
If she can keep her foot on the gas pedal, things could pay off big time.
[Vic] This would be a monumental statement victory for Kendal Grey,
and got caught again by Alba Fyre!
And there is the veteran taking over. Boardbuster.
-Charging back in, big knee. -[Corey] Oh, man!
-[Vic] Could be the knockout blow, cover. -One, two--
[Vic] Oh, hey, Kendal Grey with a kick-out,
showing some grit here tonight.
[Booker T] A zealous Kendal Grey there. Two years in the-- I'm gonna tell you.
-She's looking very, very-- -[Vic] Hey, hey, hey! Right into the eye!
[Booker T] This will be an upset, but I'ma tell you,
I think she can get it done.
[Vic] Well, Kendal Grey was pointed out to be a threat by Chelsea Green!
-Was put into this match… -[Booker T] Could that be it?
-Could that be it? -[Vic] And Alba, into the cover.
-[bell dings] -[Vic] And Fyre
-follows orders tonight. -[Booker T] What a fight!
[ring announcer] Here is your winner, Alba Fyre!
[Corey] Big time win for The Secret Hervice.
[Booker T] They've found a position, man.
[Corey] It came down to experience. Kendal Grey flexing a little power,
Alba took advantage of the opportunity, hoisted up Kendal,
drove her face-first Gory Bomb style,
and a big win for the Alba Fyre.
This… That's the best America's got right there?
-[crowd booing] -Oh!
Tavion Heights, I am very sorry
that the Secret Hervice had to embarrass your pick like that.
-[crowd chanting] USA! USA! -I'm so sorry.
But that's just because the Canadian standard of excellence
will always be one step ahead, baby.
♪ One, two, three, four One, two, three, four ♪
♪ One, two, three, four Five, six, seven, eight, nine ♪
Ain't Secret Hervice that heard you fought a moose and lived to tell the tale?
I didn't know we were playing two troops in a lie, Ethan.
While I may respect Kendal
and acknowledge everything she's done here at NXT,
that ain't my pick, dawg.
Nah. You see, I picked a woman who's done something
that no woman's ever done in WWE history.
[crowd exclaims]
And that is win an Olympic gold medal!
[crowd cheering]
And you're about to meet her right now, dawg.
[imperceptible]
-No! No! -[Vic] Whoa!
Tyra Mae Steele!
[crowd chanting indistinctly]
[Vic] Coming to get her some!
-On Alba Fyre! -[Booker T] Yeah!
-[Corey] Ethan Page avoided disaster, but… -[Vic] Whoa!
[Corey] …Alba wasn't so lucky. Now it's Piper!
-[crowd cheering] -[Vic] The LFG Season 1 winner!
The Olympic gold medalist just knocked
Chelsea Green, Ethan Page…
Oh, and Page, he didn't escape.
-He got some too! -[crowd cheering]
[Vic] Everyone knocked off their pedestals, here tonight.
[Corey] Oh, what a find by Tavion Heights!
[Tavion] USA!
[both] USA!
USA!
-Come on! -Yeah!
-[audience cheering] -[Tavion] Come on, let's do this!
You and I was getting pinned, nowhere!
All right, well, where was Jazmyn?
That's a good point. You got us this match and you don't even help me?
-Yeah. -What are you good for?
Oh, it's not my fault you lost.
What the hell are you doing here?
-You again? -Don't even knock.
That's okay, because I was actually just about to come find you.
Since you're a double champ, you defend both titles for both brands,
and I just got off the phone with Santino Marella,
and you're gonna be defending your TNA Knockouts title at Heatwave.
Great. Who's my opponent?
-Masha Slamovich! -I've already beaten her.
-I'll beat her, yeah, that's fine. -And…
-Ash by Elegance. Triple Threat. -[exclaims]
It feels so good to hear it the second time.
Oh, my goodness, I'm so excited. Jacy, count those days. Enjoy.
Because at Heatwave, the Knockouts World title is finally gonna become…
-[slowly] Elegance. -Who keeps inviting you here?
-Hey. Hey. I'm just-- -Ban him from NXT right now.
-Seriously. -Now!
Nope.
But you know what? I heard you guys kind of, like, arguing earlier,
and I came up with the perfect solution
on how you can channel that energy and make up again.
-Okay. Let's hear it. -Six-Woman Tag.
Next week in Philly, Fatal Influence will take on The Elegance Brand.
[under breath] Yes!
-You've got to be kidding me. -Course, course. It's okay.
-You guys got it! -Wonderful, Ava.
Love you so much.
-[Jacy] Thank you so much! -Anything for you guys.
Ava. That was fantastic.
Absolutely amazing doing business with you. It's a…
[Vic] Things certainly heating up for Jacy Jane.
But guys, get ready.
Because this massive Eight-Man Tag Team match is live.
It's next on NXT.
What the hell happened?
I would love to know what the hell happened.
All that extensive research.
And somehow we missed the first ever female Olympic Gold medalist in WWE?
But Kendal fit the bill so perfectly.
There are too many well-accoladed people in this building, Ethan.
I mean, that's kind of this place, this whole thing. Everybody's brilliant.
Piper. No!
Oh, I think I'm coming on with a migraine.
We have a problem. We have a major problem.
Yeah, we got a big problem.
The problem is Mr. and Mrs. Olympics.
Okay, wait.
Let me think. Let me think.
Tavion…
Tyra…
-I've got it. -Hm.
I've got it. We're going to act swiftly and immediately.
A peace treaty between Canada and America.
Genius.
No, no, no, no. This is genius.
Because I can contact my contact at the Canadian Parliament.
We can get the documents drawn up and do this next week.
-That's it! That's it! -Done. Problem solved.
Slay-gents, stay on high alert.
-Peace treaty in Philadelphia next week. -That's right.
-Great idea. -[giggles]
[Vic] Speaking of next week, live in Philadelphia,
there will be huge implications for our next premium live event, Heatwave.
They team in moments, but at The Met,
Trick, Je'Von fight to become the number one contender
to the NXT Championship to meet Oba Femi in Lowell at Heatwave.
[Corey] The Juggernaut has been medically cleared.
She's now laser-focused on Heatwave,
where she will collide with "The Glamour" Blake Monroe.
But before we get to Lowell, these two come face-to-face next week in Philly.
[Vic] Now that's personal, but Graves, this is also very personal.
Ricky Saints has big goals here in NXT.
First, is to slay the monster, Jasper Troy.
Can he do it next week?
We're going to find out live in Philadelphia.
[Corey] There will be no love lost between two former brothers
as the man of mayhem, Josh Briggs takes on Yoshiki Inamura,
1-On-1 in a Philadelphia Street Fight.
[Vic] And as we just heard moments ago, these six women are in for a fight.
It doesn't matter if it's TNA or NXT.
The target is on the back of Jacy Jayne.
Who will walk out of The Met victorious?
Live in Philadelphia next Tuesday on NXT.
[male voice] Your boy is bouncy.
[Je'Von Evans' theme playing]
-Yeah! -[audience cheering]
[bell dinging]
[Mike] The following contest is an Eight-Man Tag Team Match
scheduled for one fall.
Introducing first, from Greensboro, North Carolina, weighing in 180 pounds,
Je'Von Evans!
[Vic] Booker. This man is looking to build some momentum.
[Booker T] He has a hell of a talent.
So close, so close to be number one here in NXT.
[Trick Williams' theme playing]
[Vic] Oh, but here comes a man who is currently number one in TNA.
[Booker T] Oh, yeah!
-Uh-huh. -[audience chants] Whoop that trick!
That's right.
[chanting continues] Whoop that trick!
The Trick that they know is going to be trickin', eh?
-Let's talk about it. -[Mike] Next,
from Columbia, South Carolina, weighing in at 240 pounds,
He is the TNA World Champion,
Trick Williams!
-[audience cheering] -[Booker T laughs]
[Booker T cheers indistinctly]
That's Triple H style right there, dawg.
[Vic] And I was about to invite you down south of the border with me.
I need that juice right now.
I need it, I need it! [whoops]
[audience chants] Whoop that trick!
[Booker T] That's right.
[audience chants] Whoop that trick!
Say what!
-[audience] Whoop that trick! -[Booker T] Uh-huh.
-[audience] Whoop that trick! -[Booker T] Oh yeah! Bad!
[Vic] Oh, it is going to be a busy week
for Trick Williams tonight,
next Tuesday against the man he's in the ring with.
And this Friday…
[Moose's theme playing]
…when this man looks to restore order in TNA.
[Mike] Next, weighing in at 270 pounds,
representing the system,
Moose!
[audience chants] Moose!
[Vic] Our night began with chaos and carnage…
[audience chants] Moose!
…and if we've seen anything over the last week or so,
with the eight men that will be in this match in our main event,
we will be seeing human demolition derby.
Get ready.
For some destruction.
Eight-Man Tag Team Main Event.
Next.
[Oba Femi's theme playing]
[audience chants]
[chanting continues]
[chanting continues loudly]
[Femi shouts]
[Mike] And their tag team partner from Lagos, Nigeria,
weighing in at 310 pounds,
he is the NXT Champion,
Oba Femi!
[Corey] Tonight, Oba Femi teams with the two men that next week,
Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans, live in Philadelphia, will fight,
become the number one contender to Oba Femi
and his NXT Championship at NXT Heatwave.
[audience cheering]
[Vic] But Graves, Oba was correct earlier in taking charge.
[Corey] I would agree with that assessment of the situation.
Listen, as the face of NXT, as the NXT Champion,
Oba understands his championship's under threat.
You want to get rid of DarkState at all costs.
[DarkState's theme playing]
[Vic] These four men prove
that they are a real legitimate threat to everyone on the run.
[Booker T] Here we go, guys!
-[Vic] We're now on fire! -[Booker T] Oh!
[Corey] That was Evans has his work cut out for him.
[Vic] I mean, Graves, it seems that
DarkState are four men who are angrier than ever.
[Corey] I don't know if I agree with that.
I think DarkState are more focused than ever.
[Vic] Oh, here we go!
[Corey] The Young OG kicking off the festivities.
[Booker T] Ready to fight!
[Corey] All eight men throwing hands!
[Vic] And think about the NXT Champion, Oba Femi said earlier,
it's about handling business here tonight.
Hank and Tank, they've been asked to stay away.
Disguises didn't work out too well.
[Booker T] Oh, baby!
[Vic] Tonight, listen, Oba Femi understands that he is a marked man.
He doesn't need any more men gunning for him or his NXT Championship.
So you take DarkState out of the equation,
at least you have a little bit of breathing room,
even though you know full well,
all three of your partners are gunning to your side.
[indistinct argument]
[Vic] Guys, on the top of the title,
there's a lot of eyes on Oba Femi, maybe more so after Heatwave…
Standing Shooting Star into the cover, hook at the leg, and a kick out.
…who could be looking at the NXT title?
[Corey] You're right, Vic. It could be any one of these men in this match.
It could be Ricky Saints if he survives Jasper Troy next week.
[Vic] It's a valid point. Ricky Saints has made a lot of waves,
built a lot of momentum prior to being out for the last several weeks.
[Corey] Back to Darkstate. You asked about them being angry.
I think the four of these guys want this opportunity.
This is exactly where Darkstate have been manipulating and trying to get themselves,
they want to be in the main event picture with the best of the best.
[Booker] Oh, baby!
That's that Young OG right there, coming alive!
[Corey] He's on the outside right now, but Booker, how has Trick done it,
balancing two brands?
[Booker] He's done a hell of a job.
Look at the guy right there. He's looking pretty right now,
and that's something I think he should do. Stay out of the way.
[Vic] Well, Trick is going to face this man,
Moose, Friday, in Baltimore at TNA Emergence for the world title.
Next Tuesday, he faces Je'Von Evans in Philadelphia, the number one contender
to Oba Femi's championship at Heatwave.
And I wonder tonight, Booker,
should Trick pick his spots wisely?
[Booker] I'm looking at Trick's posture, right now.
Trick has nothing to gain in a match like this other than ridding NXT
of the Darkstate. That's it. That's it, man.
[Corey] But, that's no small thing, Book.
We know Darkstate has made life hell for everyone on the roster.
They haven't discriminated who…
[Vic] Whoa, I was about to say these guys are on the same page,
but Moose and Oba don't give a damn,
-[Booker] What the hell! -[Vic] They just tossed the TNA champion.
[crowd chanting] NXT! NXT!
I mean, was that working together?
Whatever it was, it was effective.
[Corey] Doesn't matter what you call it, it took everybody down.
Mission accomplished.
-[Vic] They're on the same page. -[Corey] Look, Trick, the great uniter.
[Vic] Things are looking up for these four.
But can they last?
Can they survive?
We'll find out on NXT.
[Corey] Oba Femi's checked into this matchup,
and, Booker, Oba cannot be in a good mood.
He was the one who was attacked on more than one occasion by Darkstate,
including the first time being at Vengeance day, if you remember, in DC.
[Booker] He ended up in the… Let me tell you right now,
he's composed because he's got his team on the right track
in this match-up against Darkstate.
Oh, yes!
[Corey] Oba Femi, 216 days as NXT champion, showing you why.
[Booker] Lord, have mercy.
[Vic] Hey, Graves, have you been shocked at the fact
that the team of Oba, Moose, Je'Von and Trick are working together?
[Corey] We're about to watch two bulls collide in the middle of the ring.
[Vic] And here we go.
Osiris, Oba.
And when you think of Darkstate, you think of Osiris.
You think about a man who's leading a pack of carnage carnivores.
[Corey] Whoa!
[Booker] Lot of meat.
[Vic] Oh, yeah!
[Corey] Everyone just holding their breath. Those two…
[Vic] They're locked on.
[Corey] Air was sucked out of the building but great strategy by Darkstate.
Look at the power of Osiris!
[Vic] Power slam, but Dion Lennox is a legal superstar.
Into the cover, off the Power Slam and a kick out, and Graves,
when I look at Dion Lennox and if you look at Lennox,
are you looking at someone who maybe is the surprise of the group?
[Corey] Talking about Lennox as we take another look at the power of Osiris.
[Vic] I don't know that any of these guys
should be a surprise at this juncture.
[Booker] Let me tell you something.
Lennox is the smartest one out of all these guys--
-[Vic] In the cover and a kick out. -[Booker] Because he came in playing
that choirboy role, got everybody to think he was one way
and he was totally the opposite, man. So smart.
[Vic] Into the cover off the leg drop and another near fall.
Dion Lennox, so aggressive when he checks into the match-up
over the last several months. You know, this is a guy, in Lennox,
who said that they marked their territory here on NXT.
This was the next step because Darkstate knows they have an opportunity at gold
in Lowell, at Heatwave against Hank and Tank for the tag team titles.
But Graves, no one knows which two members
of Darkstate will compete in that match.
[Corey] And that's certainly an advantage on Darkstate's behalf.
Hank and Tank need to essentially prepare for all four members, just in case.
But that's going to split your strategy.
That's going to force you to maybe not… [exclaims]
on certain aspects of the team, because you can't prepare for it.
[Vic] And the facts are, Booker, that the chaotic waves of Darkstate--
-[all exclaim] -[Vic] Golden opportunity.
[Booker] Roll the tape right there.
-[Corey] Holy crap! -[Booker] Oh, my God!
[Corey] You want some? Come get some.
[Booker] Thats that young man right there.
[Corey] Holy crap!
Shugars is beside himself.
Evans just kicked Shugars, "Get the hell, don't touch me,"
Boom!
Is this what you wanted? Imma give you what you want.
[Vic] The Young OG--
[Booker] What the hell?
[Corey] Je'Von Evans!
[Vic] You think Je'Von Evans isn't ready for Philadelphia?
This man wants gold.
This man wants Oba Femi in Heatwave.
[Corey] From the top!
Lennox able to get underneath.
[Booker] Yeah, baby!
-I told you! -[Corey] That could be the tide turner.
[Booker] He's smart, man.
Lennox is smart, big, big, big survivor.
[Corey] I agree with you, Book, but now look how smart Lennox is,
whipping back Je'Von Evans into the corner of Darkstate.
And now this pack can just feast on the Young OG.
[Booker] Osiris, the virus.
-[Vic] One after another. -[Corey] Cover by Cutler,
[crowd] One… two…
[Corey] and a… I thought that was going to be it.
But a kick out and a near fall.
You talk about turning things around
as fast as Je'Von Evans was flying just as quickly,
Darkstate slammed the momentum door shut.
[Booker] Big shot by Cutler James right there. I love it.
[Vic] Je'Von so close right now to making that tag.
But now so far away.
And, Booker, is the most dangerous thing about Darkstate the unpredictability?
[Booker] Unexpected ain't it. Always expect the unexpected.
That's what this business is all about.
And Darkstate personifies that, trust me, man.
[Vic] Darkstate trying to bounce back
-after their run in with Moose and… -[all exclaim]
[Vic] And that certainly, Graves, is one way to bounce back.
-[Booker] This kid is unbelievable. -[Corey] Tag is made.
Here comes the face of the franchise of TNA,
Moose teeing off on Darkstate.
-[Booker] …coming right here. -[crowd groaning]
[Corey] Moose… He and the rest of the system have had their run-ins.
[Booker] Oh, yeah! You see that?
[Vic] Pump kick. Lennox is rocked. Lennox now turns it back in
dropped!
[all exclaim]
Moose, rollin'!
[Booker] He's quick as a tack, right back on.
[Vic] Moose is also showing, Graves,
Trick Williams what can happen this Friday in Baltimore.
[Corey] Trick has a front row seat to what he's going to deal with.
-[Booker] Oh, there goes the … -[Vic] Sit down!
-Cover! -[crowd chanting] One… two…
[Vic] Oh! Near fall.
[Vic] Moose has been unleashed in this one. Gotta wonder
what's going through Trick Williams' mind right now.
Moose just got chopped in the throat.
Shugars reaches out, makes the tag. Dion Lennox is now a legal superstar.
[Corey] A head butt for his troubles
-back into the enemy's corner. -[Corey] Tag made,
Trick just tagged Moose.
Don't expect to see any of that--
-[Booker] … tag. -[Vic] Oba just tagged Trick!
Oba now, the legal superstar.
[all exclaiming]
Tag made.
Je'Von legal.
Big splash!
Into the cover, for the victory…
Oh, man!
[Booker] Not that easy.
[Corey] All of Je'Von's teammates were attempting to block,
to defend the pile, but Darkstate just overwhelmed them.
[crowd chanting] NXT! NXT!
[Vic] All things starting to break down now,
it's been chaotic since the beginning.
[Corey] Here comes Osiris yet again.
[Vic] The tag was made, Cutler James, now the legal superstar.
Uh-oh.
What the hell is this?
[Booker] Cooking up something big right here, Shugar-man, up top.
Here we go, baby.
[Vic] Threw him that way, drop,
into the cover, and a near fall right across the jaw.
And we all know the history of the jaw issues that Je'Von Evans
has suffered throughout this year.
As I talked about eating earlier, it looks like Darkstate ready to feast once again.
Not so fast.
They caught Je'Von. Hey!
-[Corey] Double cover! -[Booker] Wow!
[Vic] Trick just wiped out Osiris.
Moose just took out Cutler.
Lennox just got dropped by Oba.
No! Lennox!
Evans just got caught.
Moose just speared Oba!
Shugar is able to get out of the way.
[Corey] The house is collapsing.
[Vic] You can say that again. Miscommunication.
Moose just got wiped out.
Je'Von left all by himself.
Darkstate.
Je'Von reaching out, there's Trick.
Trick!
Trick did nothing!
Darkstate just dropped Je'Von.
And Darkstate just beat the best of the best.
[Mark] Here are your winners, Darkstate!
[Vic] Why did Trick Williams,
not help--
[Corey] What are these derelicts doing out here?
[Vic] It's Hand and Tank. They said they were gonna wait till afterwards.
Will trick be champion next Tuesday?
What's Evans' psyche headed to Philadelphia?
Hank and Tank are creating their own chaos.
How much brotherly love will be in Philly next week? ait till afterwards.