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00:00In your opinion, is Lash ready for someone like a Nia Jax?
00:05You've got to think the experience after you is going to come into play, but Lash Legend has an opportunity of a lifetime to go out here and beat Nia Jax in the middle of this grand circle, baby.
00:16You can feel the tension just in the air here at the Performance Center, Orlando, Florida.
00:20First time these two compete in a one-on-one matchup.
00:24Lash Legend still searching for a championship goal.
00:27We've had big news throughout the last week here on NXT.
00:31The big news today, Jordan Grace medically cleared to compete.
00:35She has an exclusive sit-down interview that took place earlier today with Kelly Kincaid.
00:40That's to come later on tonight as this one underway, and already the NXT universe is getting ready to get to a fever pitch.
00:47Booker, Lash did not like Nia Jax.
00:50Nia Jax did not like the disrespectful comment.
00:53So in your opinion, disrespect Nia.
00:57Of course, I mean, there's going to be some disrespect going on here between the two,
01:01but you've got to understand that Lash Legend is in a place that Nia Jax was once in once upon a time,
01:06but Nia Jax went from NXT to Women's Champion in the WWE.
01:11Oh, look at this.
01:12Oh, baby.
01:13Ken Lash has to do it as well.
01:15Here we go.
01:15Oh, look at the power of Lash Legend.
01:19Bam!
01:20That was a statement right there being made, guys.
01:21And both of these women present a very unique opposition for one another.
01:25Lash Legend not used to being overpowered by anybody.
01:28The same holds true for Nia Jax.
01:30These two women very evenly matched as far as the power game.
01:33I'm curious to see what different tactics they employ.
01:36Hey, Graves, correct me if I'm wrong here.
01:37You've covered Nia Jax.
01:38Oh, baby.
01:40Wait a minute.
01:40WrestleMania NXT.
01:42Have you ever seen her try a guillotine this early in a matchup?
01:45I've never seen Nia Jax execute that move.
01:47And what it shows me is that Nia does have a healthy, professional respect for Lash Legend
01:51and the power possessed by Lash.
01:53It was almost a defensive maneuver.
01:55Nia using her own weight to try to slow down Lash Legend.
01:59Look at this.
02:00Lash going to work.
02:01Lash did eliminate Nia in the Evolution Battle Royal.
02:04That's really where the problems began for these two women.
02:08And look, Lash Legend's by herself.
02:09She's all alone.
02:10You know, Booker, how has she adapted to being a solo act, so to speak?
02:14Looking for a big slam in his counter.
02:15Sometimes, you know, when it's a bad team, it's just an opportunity to take it.
02:19But Lash Legend, I think, is a true solo artist tonight.
02:23You're going to see exactly what she's made of.
02:24And, Booker, I think you'd agree with me.
02:26I think the main difference between Lash Legend and Nia Jax,
02:29seasoning, experience.
02:30To your point you made a few minutes ago,
02:32Lash sort of does possess a lot of the same tools that younger Nia Jax did.
02:36You know, I feel like that Nia Jax has more experience in this matchup,
02:40but there again, youth factor.
02:42Youth factor.
02:43Oh, right to the throat.
02:46And look, any ring Nia Jax steps in.
02:49She says it's hers.
02:51Lash Legend, Graves, doesn't agree with that statement.
02:54Look, if Lash wants to strap her back.
02:55Oh, baby.
02:56Herbie will lock it to her own back.
02:58It could begin tonight.
02:59Big splash.
03:00Cover.
03:00And Jax getting that right shoulder off the mat.
03:04You can see right there, Lash kind of rushed that splash just a little bit.
03:09Could have got a little bit more out of it.
03:11Got to wonder, too, if these two are maybe letting out the heavy artillery a little bit
03:16too fast in this matchup because that's the second time Lash has gone for a body slam
03:21and she hasn't been able to execute it.
03:22Well, let's be honest.
03:23Both of these women possess the sort of power necessary to end the match with one maneuver.
03:28One knockout shot, one heavy slam, one high impact move could end it for either of these women.
03:33Oh, one mistake as well, Corey.
03:35You're absolutely right, Book.
03:37Bodies hitting the floor here.
03:39What a way to kick off NXT.
03:43NXT!
03:44NXT!
03:45NXT!
03:45NXT!
03:45And to that point, Graves, how wise of it was it for our general manager, Ava,
03:49to put this matchup first here tonight?
03:52Listen, I mean, this one could go all night for all intents and purposes.
03:55I don't see it slowing down anytime soon.
03:57This one continued.
03:58Who will prove to be the most dominant?
04:13And Graves, I ask you that question because last week ended up
04:15with the destruction of both these women going through the barricade.
04:19Ava cannot afford this close to heat wave on August 24th to have NXT be destroyed, to have these two running around the locker room, running around a parking lot, so to speak.
04:28She needs to get this settled now.
04:30And you're right, it's about the well-being and the safety of all of NXT.
04:33I mean, these two women may very well fight all night, but Ava wants to let them handle their hands.
04:38That might have been a knockout blow.
04:40A little comeback.
04:41The knees just buckled on Lash Legend.
04:45That's the sort of power that is unfamiliar to Legend.
04:48And not too many women in the business possess the strength.
04:51Watch out!
04:52Anaya Jackson was just launched into the steel ring stand.
04:56I don't know if you saw it, but right here to our right, our cameraman almost got taken out from the force of these two women.
05:02Performance center, some starting to rise to their feet because this has been destruction.
05:13As expected, as advertised, both women understand the assignment.
05:18It's about physical dominance and supremacy in NXT tonight.
05:22Oh, and Legend just unleashing.
05:25I like this.
05:25I like this right here.
05:26Lash Legend bringing the fight straight to nine, Jax.
05:29Guys, are you seeing a different look in the eyes of maybe Lash Legend here tonight for this fight?
05:34This is a match.
05:35This is a fight.
05:35It's a fight, and Lash Legend is hungry.
05:38Lash is hungry.
05:38Oh, what the hell is this?
05:40Wait a minute.
05:40Tucker.
05:41Hold on, guys.
05:43I don't like this.
05:44I don't know if our Lash is going to get control or not.
05:46He's on his count.
05:47The count right now is at four.
05:50I don't like that.
05:51You see the eye just look over here at us.
05:55Oh, no, no.
05:57Maybe they had second thoughts, but any time.
05:59Some of this furniture gets close to us.
06:04You scatter like a cockroach when you turn on the light.
06:07You do, too.
06:09You want to get out of your way.
06:11Uh-oh.
06:13Here we go.
06:14Here we go.
06:16The irresistible force rearranging the furniture.
06:20Things could go from bad to worse for the bougie bullets.
06:23Stop hitting me.
06:26Go.
06:26Okay, guys.
06:30Look at it.
06:31Nia is just making herself comfortable, making herself at home.
06:36Do whatever you want, Nia.
06:37That's right, Nia.
06:38I'm not going to stop you.
06:39This is your kingdom.
06:41Here, Nia.
06:42Here.
06:42I don't think this is necessarily how we thought the night would start between these two,
06:48but it's always unpredictable here on NXT.
06:52Oh, baby.
06:53It's Nia.
06:53It just flattens Lash Legend.
06:54You see that?
06:55Again, who walks out tonight the most dominant in NXT?
06:59It has been all Nia Jax, who has just worn down, taken down, and beaten down Lash Legend.
07:13Our announced table has been absolutely cleared off.
07:17The steel steps are everywhere around us because these two had an all-out brawl moments ago.
07:23I'm not getting anywhere closer to where I don't want to be.
07:26They're in the ring, Vic.
07:27Everything's okay.
07:28Booker, I'll let you go first.
07:30It's Nia Jax right now.
07:31Once again.
07:32Continuing to wear down.
07:32Incomplete control of the bougie bully, but Lash Legend still swinging for the fences.
07:38Lash wants to get back in this fight by any means necessary.
07:40And Booker, you talked about these two, and Corey, you did two for a second.
07:44You know, being so impressive.
07:45Oh, wait a minute.
07:46Oh, yeah.
07:47That could be it.
07:48That could be it.
07:49And Lash just able to kick out.
07:53Booker, does any part of you feel that Nia is a little threatened by someone like Lash Legend?
07:57I don't think so.
07:58I don't think so.
07:59I think Nia Jax right now is believing why she has been at the top of that ladder for so many years here in the WWE.
08:07This is a master class, guys.
08:09Lash out of the way just in time.
08:11Nia made impact with the ring post.
08:13And imagine if Lash Legend could win this matchup.
08:15If she could beat a former women's champion, a former queen of the ring.
08:19Oh, whoa, whoa.
08:20No way.
08:21And the power again of Lash Legend on this play.
08:26Good God.
08:26But so much taken out of Lash Grace.
08:28She can't capitalize on a cover.
08:32This could take your career to the next level, Lash.
08:35You've got to power through.
08:36Figure out a way to cover Jax.
08:39And to Graves' point, Book, what would a win do for Lash Legend?
08:43Be momentous, man.
08:44It would definitely take her to another level.
08:46Like I say, Nia Jax is a two-time champion.
08:49This is the place.
08:50Oh, my God.
08:51The official was fixing the ring skirt on the far side of the ring.
08:55And Nia, I believe, Graves' was a thumb to the eye.
08:57Never the opportunist.
08:58The irresistible force just ran through Legend.
09:02Senton.
09:04Smash.
09:06Nia wasn't playing around with Dia Hale last week.
09:09She certainly is not playing around with Lash Legend here tonight.
09:14Nia said last week she will not be a stepping stone.
09:20Right now, reality beginning to sink in for Lash Legend.
09:23Who better realize if she hasn't already, she is in the deep end with a great white shark in Nia Jax.
09:29Lash doing her best right now to create a little bit of separation.
09:32Maybe get some wind, some air back into her lungs.
09:35But Nia Jax stalking Lash.
09:41And now, again right here.
09:43Back up, guys.
09:44Back up.
09:45Back up, please.
09:47These two went through the barricade last week.
09:49There was destruction throughout the performance center.
09:53And once again, Legend unloading those heavy right hands of her.
09:58Big shots.
09:58And there's got to be evil intentions running through the mind of both these women.
10:03But look at Lash.
10:06Lash right now.
10:08Can she hoist up Nia Jax?
10:11This could be game over for Jax.
10:15One more time trying to overpower.
10:17Nia able to block.
10:19Body shots by Lash Legend.
10:22Uh-oh.
10:22For the third time, will it be the charm?
10:24Oh, no.
10:25No way is hell.
10:26Can Lash do it?
10:27Oh, that's it.
10:29Oh!
10:30Lash couldn't hold it up.
10:34Legend's body gave out, and she paid for it.
10:37Holy shit!
10:38Holy shit!
10:39Holy shit!
10:40Holy shit!
10:41Holy shit!
10:43Holy shit!
10:44Holy shit!
10:45Incredible impact.
10:47Two!
10:48NXT Universe standing.
10:51The official right now.
10:53Beginning his count.
10:54Nia Jax rises up at five.
10:57Smart.
10:57Lash Legend is starting to move.
10:59The referee, though, just hit seven.
11:01Lash is not back to her feet.
11:03She's not going to make it.
11:03He's at eight.
11:04He's closing it out of ten.
11:05He hit nine, and Lash just beat the count.
11:09This fight's going to continue.
11:11Nia Jax is absolutely shocked.
11:14She's absolutely shook.
11:15NXT!
11:16NXT!
11:18NXT!
11:19NXT!
11:19NXT!
11:20NXT!
11:20NXT!
11:21NXT!
11:22NXT!
11:23What a match, guys.
11:31What a match, guys.
11:33What a match.
11:34This has been a fight.
11:36I tell you, talk about Ava putting this match on.
11:39That's best for business.
11:41Oh, yeah.
11:41Lash did it.
11:42Lash in the body slam.
11:44Falls into the cover.
11:45That's it.
11:46Oh, man.
11:47So close.
11:49That was an eyelash, no pun intended, from victory.
11:54Keep it moving, Lash.
11:56Stay on the gas.
11:57Stay on the gas.
12:00You're absolutely right, but this is no time to panic,
12:03no time to be shocked at the outcome.
12:05It's time to continue doing the work.
12:07Pedal to the metal.
12:09Lash knows she's got to take some risks.
12:11We don't see Lash leave her feet too often.
12:13Just got plopped by Nia Jax.
12:18Oh, no.
12:20And one more time, Nia.
12:23Lash realizing she's in trouble,
12:24trying to do her best to fight out of the grip of Nia Jax.
12:27That was a forearm right across the jaw.
12:30And now Lash able to slip.
12:33No way.
12:34Lash able to grasp.
12:36Oh, my God.
12:38And Lash.
12:39Did she do it?
12:40Able.
12:41No, no, no, no.
12:42Oh, that's it.
12:44And Nia later.
12:46And one more time.
12:47A second one for good measure.
12:50And Nia is victorious.
12:52Here is her winner, Nia Jax.
12:58I don't want to take anything away from Lash Legend.
13:03What a fight.
13:04What a match with a standing ovation from those here in the Performance Center.
13:11Can you blame him?
13:12There was a whole lot of women here in battle to kick off NXT tonight.
13:17Legend and Jax crashing through our announce desk.
13:20But one mistake.
13:21It's all that took by Lash Legend to open the door for the irresistible force to slam it shut.
13:29What a win for Nia Jax.
13:33Tonight, Nia again proves to be a dominant force in the WWE.
13:37WWE.
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