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00:00:00Then, now, forever, together.
00:00:30There is the new Women's North American Champion, Thea Hale.
00:00:38She will address the NXT owners for the first time ever as a champion here tonight.
00:00:45There's a former champion who showed his true colors.
00:00:48Well, for Richard Saints tonight, he'll go face-to-face with the man that he betrayed, the young OG, Javon Evans.
00:00:55We're going to need some extra security because these combustible elements are guaranteed to explode here tonight.
00:01:03On the topic of championships, it's a championship main event.
00:01:07Chelsea Green will continue a Canadian standard of excellence as she defends her Women's United States Championship against this woman, Sol Ruka.
00:01:16Can Sol continue to ride the wave of momentum? Can she regain gold? We're going to find out tonight on NXT.
00:01:25And we are in the festive spirit here tonight in Orlando, Florida, inside the Performance Center.
00:01:33As you can see, the gifts are indeed wrapped.
00:01:36Happy holidays, wherever you may be.
00:01:39One, two, three, four.
00:01:55The following contest is scheduled for what's all.
00:02:11Introducing first, from Miami, Florida, Lola 5!
00:02:16Mick Joseph alongside Booker T here tonight.
00:02:20If you see this book as a chance for Lola to truly solidify herself in this women's division.
00:02:26It's a must-win, by estimation, because me personally, there's a ranking system right here.
00:02:32If you don't win, you go to the back of the line, man.
00:02:35It's about two things, right?
00:02:37Life, what other?
00:02:38Truth, law, to the man.
00:02:39Truth, no, checks and championships.
00:02:41I get it.
00:02:41I've heard you for three years, I get it.
00:02:43Bringing it to light.
00:02:45And her opponent, the Cullet, is he, Dane!
00:03:09Obviously, with everything Tatum Paxley has said, there seems to be a look of worry on
00:03:15the face of Izzy Dane.
00:03:17There is no Nico, Sean Spears looking over his shoulder.
00:03:21And let me just be blunt.
00:03:23With everything that has happened, and if you're Sean Spears, would you trust Izzy Dane?
00:03:30It's not about whether somebody trusted Izzy.
00:03:33In my estimation, Izzy has been quarterbacking this whole thing, man, as far as the Cullet
00:03:40goes.
00:03:40Izzy's the one who has been making all the calls, calling all the shots.
00:03:46Right now, I'm going to tell you right now, if Izzy's focused tonight, she's going to be
00:03:50hard to beat.
00:03:51I don't care who you are, man.
00:03:53I don't wonder how much focus is on her opponent, how much focus is on someone like Tatum Paxley.
00:03:58Is this one underway, and Izzy taking right over, almost on cue from what you said, Book?
00:04:03I mean, this is truly going to be the striking of Lola Vice versus the power of Izzy, Dane,
00:04:08and which attribute has the advantage?
00:04:10Because you just went there.
00:04:11I mean, the power of Izzy just took this thing to another level right off the bat, and
00:04:15I think that's what's going to come into play as this match goes, but you better not count,
00:04:18you better not count Lola Vice out, because she's one spicy meatball.
00:04:24Well, there's the striking coming right now, rights, lefts, knees, everything from Lola
00:04:28Vice.
00:04:29You know, it should both these women, by the way, be upset that they are not nominated
00:04:32for NXT Female of the Year, of course, the end of the year awards next week here on NXT.
00:04:37You don't just get an award because somebody likes you or anything like that.
00:04:42It's the accolades, right?
00:04:43It's about how much work you put in for that 365.
00:04:47You just can't come in half a year and think you're going to slip on a banana peel and get
00:04:51one of these awards, no, no, no, I want all the awards back in my day.
00:04:55And right now, trying to roll right through, looking for a submission, Lola Vice.
00:04:59We talked about the striking ability, but we also got to remember the MMA background.
00:05:02MMA is definitely coming into play right now, and Lola Vice is going to a base right now,
00:05:07got that.
00:05:07Is this cinched in properly?
00:05:08I don't know about that right now, but Izzy's leading on Lola right there, which totally
00:05:13brings a little bit of space right there for the escape.
00:05:17Look, Lola had to relinquish the hold to be able to kick out, and you know, when I asked you
00:05:20about solidifying herself, I want to add this.
00:05:23Do you get a sense that Lola is getting frustrated?
00:05:25We heard the comments last week, we've seen the interactions in the locker room as well.
00:05:29Is she getting frustrated or something?
00:05:31Lola Vice, she's had so many chances, so many chances at that goal.
00:05:36And we talked about it, the goal will make you do some crazy, crazy things,
00:05:41and not winning that goal even more.
00:05:43And Lola Vice charged her up.
00:05:45Yes!
00:05:45She is nominated for match of the year against JC Chan at No Mercy.
00:05:50What do you mean, wait a minute?
00:05:51You know, Shay's from Rey Mysterio right there, that dude right there.
00:05:56It's a killer, and it's not good at all.
00:06:00Listen to the NXT universe.
00:06:03I'm sure you think Lola should also maybe keep her opinions to herself for
00:06:06some of the things she has said in the last.
00:06:08Of course, man.
00:06:08I mean, mind your own business, and if you ain't got something good to say,
00:06:12don't say anything at all.
00:06:14I mean, concern yourself with business that concern you.
00:06:18You know the deal, man.
00:06:20I hear you, and you see Sean Spears on the outside,
00:06:22not liking what he's seeing right now.
00:06:24And, wait, there's the power back on display from Izzy.
00:06:28Izzy now going into the cover, off the slam, deep hook of the leg, and a kick out.
00:06:32You know, I said it's a bustling in for Lola Vice, but I'm gonna tell you right now,
00:06:36Izzy Dane could not slip up and let this opportunity pass her by as far as
00:06:41getting a big win over Lola Vice here tonight.
00:06:43That's fair, and look, Pax has been calling out the culling in her own crafty way.
00:06:47There's no way right now Izzy isn't worried about Tatum Pax.
00:06:50There's no way Sean Spears isn't worried about Tatum Pax.
00:06:53Pax, he's like, like, Hansel and Bret.
00:06:55He's just been leading little breadcrumbs all over the place.
00:06:59You know what I'm saying?
00:07:00You are in the festive spirit.
00:07:01I'm not sure you're gonna start talking with all sorts of Tiny Tim and all sorts of stories
00:07:05coming out.
00:07:06Ghost of Christmas Past is Lola Vice right now.
00:07:08Another big kick!
00:07:09And the striking ability on display right now from Lola.
00:07:14And that's something we talk about coming into this matchup for Lola.
00:07:17That would be something she'd have to rely on, as Izzy will rely on the power that we
00:07:21have seen on display in one more time, just hoisting up, looking to plant the field of this.
00:07:25Oh, wait a minute.
00:07:26Talk about craftiness.
00:07:27Look at this submission.
00:07:28Nice reversal right there.
00:07:30Got that choke cinched in right there.
00:07:32I'm gonna tell you right now, Izzy needs to move.
00:07:34It moves quick, otherwise, she's gonna go to sleep.
00:07:37Is Izzy gonna tap?
00:07:40You see Sean Spears basically echoing what you just said, she got to move.
00:07:44That is, that is all the men just went out of the body of Lola right there.
00:07:51We actually saw that just a week ago with Blake Monroe, all the air going out of her
00:07:56body and losing her championship.
00:07:58You ain't lying about that.
00:07:59And the new champion, of course, Thea Hale, we will hear from tonight.
00:08:02And to your point, Book, just take a look at the nasty landing.
00:08:05I think maybe something that helped Lola was Lola landing on her hip, not so much her back.
00:08:11Yeah, I think Izzy could have got cover right quick.
00:08:14Izzy talking a little bit of trash, what a way to kick off tonight.
00:08:16I love trash talking, I love it, man.
00:08:18What about our main event tonight, Green Soul for the Women's United States Championship.
00:08:24That's coming up, can Rupert reclaim the gold, but which one of these two women walk away victorious tonight?
00:08:33Throughout the break, Izzy Dame in control of Lola Vice continuing to punish and pound the lower back
00:08:39and start to break down Lola Vice in this matchup.
00:08:42But Book, if you take a deeper look at this match, could this set up a future contender
00:08:47for the NXT Women's Championship, of course, after New Year's Eve?
00:08:50Of course, that's what I was talking about earlier.
00:08:52I mean, this match is so important, and it's a must win for both of these ladies who all are from behind.
00:08:57Oh, wait a minute, because like I say, man, I mean, losing matches is not the way to go.
00:09:01Here we go! Here we go!
00:09:03Still not able to keep Izzy down.
00:09:05We talk about the year-end awards pulling up for Tag Team of the Year,
00:09:08but that is not what Izzy Dame is worried about right now.
00:09:11She's worried about the fists, she's worried about the feet of fury from Lola Vice.
00:09:15Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, oh, educated feet, man!
00:09:22Oh, baby, are we gonna see it?
00:09:25Oh!
00:09:27Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
00:09:28Izzy Dame just ruined your Christmas party, with the nice German suplex!
00:09:31Bam!
00:09:32Oh!
00:09:33Jalila Green!
00:09:35Ha!
00:09:36Ha!
00:09:37Ha!
00:09:38Ha!
00:09:39Ha!
00:09:40Ha!
00:09:41Ha!
00:09:42Ha!
00:09:43Ha!
00:09:44Ha!
00:09:45a matchup this is both women jockeying for position of course in the women's division
00:09:51izzy who has never shown loyalty been questioned by someone like lola vice
00:09:55the argument that transpired let's hey and sean spears on the outside and oh
00:10:02beers didn't do anything what are you talking about grab the ankles of lola vice and then lola
00:10:07just got rocked our official did not see it big mistake what in the world
00:10:18it's taylor paxley with a damn chainsaw
00:10:32back fist
00:10:50and izzy just took a trip to vice city here is your winner lola
00:10:59the fumes right now book
00:11:02i'm absolutely stunned i talked about crafty ways tatum paxley ran off shock spears with a
00:11:11chainsaw lola vice delivered a back fist to pick up a victory here tonight
00:11:22unreal kalani jordan the hell is going on here it's christmas chaos
00:11:28we talk about the locker room we talk about the arguments we talk about all the tension here it is
00:11:38kalani kicked out of the locker room
00:11:39have you ever seen this side of kalani jordan no no no no this this is this is a brand new attitude
00:11:54get ready for 20 20 6 y'all tensions have been building no doubt kalani and lola on a collision course
00:12:03here at nxt
00:12:16jordan there you are hey thea i've watched this a hundred times from every angle possible and you
00:12:23clearly won the ref did his job jordan thank you so much it means a lot coming from you i know last
00:12:29week was a little controversial but i'm gonna go address the wwe universe as your women's north american
00:12:36champion that doesn't even sound real that's that's not real i'm gonna i'm gonna go oh jordan wait
00:12:43i just want to thank you for standing up for me against blake last week it really meant a lot
00:12:51anytime all right i'm gonna go do it i got this i'm gonna go do it i got this i got this
00:12:57i better see what she's gonna say now
00:12:59they say in vegas
00:13:09everyone's gotta tell
00:13:14a blink
00:13:17a breath
00:13:19a moment that can't be controlled but the great ones they use it to their advantage
00:13:26they own it they've got them right where they want them
00:13:42the rest just haven't figured it out yet
00:13:46wrestlemania vegas
00:13:57it's anyone's game
00:14:02miles born listen i'm aware i'm probably the last person on earth you want to see right now but
00:14:08out of the goodness of my heart i gave you fantastic advice to put your career on the path
00:14:14to success you chose not to listen instead you'd rather sit here and sulk and ask yourself why
00:14:22well you know who's happy you didn't listen to me miles
00:14:25leon slater leon slater has the match that you really wanted at new year's evil and all you had to
00:14:32do was make a small change it really could have been you look at guys like trick williams
00:14:38ricky saints they make a small change in their careers oh they're better off for it miles everyone
00:14:46loves to pretend that ron smackdown is the shark tank it's not nxt is the shark tank actually better
00:14:55yet this place is an ocean we've got great whites coming in here from all over the world from the
00:15:02wrestling world and the athletic world if you can survive here miles monday and friday will be a
00:15:09cakewalk so 2026 think about this either move up or move out hey you know what this might help you
00:15:21you haven't taken my advice well before grab a pen and write this one down next week you get to watch a
00:15:27real champion handle business and take care of tna's best it's a bold declaration made by ethan page
00:15:37ladies and gentlemen please welcome the new nxt women's north american champion
00:15:47nxt universe on their feet showing their love and appreciation for the new nxt universe on their feet
00:16:15showing their love and appreciation for the new women's north american champion
00:16:31thank you
00:16:58I know last week was a little bit controversial.
00:17:03Some people couldn't believe that I won.
00:17:05I couldn't believe that I won, but I didn't.
00:17:13I've always heard people talk about what it's like to be a champion.
00:17:18I've seen the smiles, I've heard the words, I've seen the celebrations,
00:17:22but nothing prepares you for what it's like to actually have one on your shoulder.
00:17:28I've been NXT Women's North American Champion for a week now.
00:17:36And this is the greatest thing of my life.
00:17:41You guys have watched me grow up and life's so hard sometimes.
00:17:52I was a senior in high school, I was an 18 year old girl.
00:17:57I got so many opportunities that I never thought I would get so young.
00:18:03And all of that led me to this moment.
00:18:07All of the lessons Mr. Chase taught me, all of the losses,
00:18:12all of the championship matches that I've come up short in,
00:18:15all of the friendships I've lost have led me here.
00:18:20And so many people doubted me.
00:18:25So many people said I couldn't do this.
00:18:29But I believed, I believed in the moment when it meant most.
00:18:33And when you believe, and you believe hard enough, you make history.
00:18:39You become the youngest NXT Women's North American Champion in history.
00:18:49Growing up in front of the WWE universe has been hard.
00:18:58Finding your footing as a 20 some year old girl, losing yourself and finding yourself at the same time,
00:19:05time has been difficult.
00:19:07It's been messy.
00:19:08But it's been real.
00:19:11And with this title, I finally feel the confidence that I've been lacking.
00:19:17I finally feel like a grown ass woman.
00:19:22And I want nothing more than to celebrate with each and every.
00:19:32Thank God.
00:19:33Who's gonna need to get a doctor in the house here?
00:19:41Why do you gotta be the Grinch?
00:19:43I'm just saying man, I mean, who the hell is losing it?
00:19:52I'm just saying man, who the hell is losing it?
00:19:58Make it end.
00:20:00Thea, that's enough.
00:20:06That, that was a fluke.
00:20:11That was a mistake, an inconvenience that I now have to deal with.
00:20:22I never thought the number three would haunt me so much, but here we are.
00:20:43Blake, whomp, whomp.
00:20:46All that matters now is I want my North American Women's Championship back right now.
00:20:58No, sorry Blake, but it's my North American Championship.
00:21:05You lost, ref counted, one, two, three.
00:21:12Stop that, you and I both know that referee had no idea what he was doing.
00:21:19I want my rematch, there's a blasphemy.
00:21:22Blake, you know if you were in my position, you would not give me a rematch.
00:21:27But because I face things head on, you got it, New Year's Evil.
00:21:34Don't pity me.
00:21:38Baby, baby.
00:21:43Well, these two need to be separated.
00:21:45We're gonna need maybe more than the officials out here.
00:21:53Obviously, you can understand why things are so heated.
00:21:57After the controversy of last week, but does Thea truly have Blake's number?
00:22:05She'll look to prove it again at New Year's Evil.
00:22:13Time for tonight's NXT Showcase.
00:22:15Eli Knight is special.
00:22:22High octane.
00:22:23He is disrespectfully athletic.
00:22:26Flying like no other.
00:22:28That's what you're gonna get from me.
00:22:30Peeping on the indies at Reality Wrestling.
00:22:33It's led me to this stage right here.
00:22:35But hey, this ain't where the grind ends.
00:22:37It's where the grind begins.
00:22:39And I plan on showing the world tonight.
00:22:42My Eli Knight is fly like no other.
00:22:47Tavion Heights, the Olympic kid.
00:22:49There are a lot of things to like about Tavion Heights.
00:22:54Look at the power, Tavion Heights.
00:22:57He is an Olympic caliber athlete.
00:22:59I believe Tavion Heights is destined for great things.
00:23:02The guy is an unbelievable athlete.
00:23:06I'm grinding.
00:23:07I'm hustling.
00:23:08I'm doing whatever it takes to reach the top of this business.
00:23:10And I will be leaving with that championship around my waist.
00:23:14Victory is mine.
00:23:22Sol Ruka, you've had a roller coaster of a year.
00:23:25How would it feel to wrap up 2025 as a United States champion?
00:23:29It would feel incredible, Sarah.
00:23:32If 2025 has taught me anything, it's that you can't control the waves,
00:23:35but you can learn how to ride them.
00:23:37And I know how cliche that sounds.
00:23:39But I went from being a double champion during WrestleMania week to watching both of them
00:23:45leave my hands without really losing them myself.
00:23:48But that's no fault to anyone.
00:23:51Again, that was the lowest part of my year.
00:23:53But I went on to defeating Bayley at John Cena's last match at Saturday Night's Mind event
00:24:00in front of 19,000 people and millions more on Peacock.
00:24:04I'm a lucky girl, Sarah.
00:24:05And I'm lucky to have a best friend like Zaria.
00:24:07So when I beat Chelsea tonight, there's going to be no greater feeling than being champion again,
00:24:12especially with my best friend by my side.
00:24:14And Sol, you deserve to be a champion again.
00:24:17I'm going to be out there with you.
00:24:18Make sure that happens.
00:24:20Let's go.
00:24:22Good luck.
00:24:24Thanks.
00:24:27Main event still to come tonight.
00:24:33The following is a speed tournament match with a three minute time limit.
00:24:44Introducing first from Orlando, Florida, weighing at 190 pounds, Eli Knives.
00:24:51It's Christmas come early for this man, Booker, another pupil of yours from Reality of Wrestling.
00:24:56Yeah, man.
00:24:57I'm going to tell you right now, this kid just got that cone track to become a part of the IT program.
00:25:03He's making the best of it down there, cutting his teeth in the ball.
00:25:07But I'm going to tell you, this kid, this kid has a bright, bright team.
00:25:13Well, the same can be said for his opponent.
00:25:16One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine.
00:25:22Yeah!
00:25:24And it's a push from the top runner, weighing at 260 pounds, Tavion Kies!
00:25:33And again, remember the rules of a speed tournament match.
00:25:36Three minutes goes on the clock.
00:25:37Time Booker cannot be wasted.
00:25:40Jasper Troy is the man who is waiting in the wings as champion for the winner of
00:25:46this tournament.
00:25:47Still to come, another tournament match.
00:25:49Andre Chase versus Lexus King.
00:25:51But for Jasper Troy, he's got to be chomping at the bit.
00:25:55Now Jasper definitely has got to go, but who wins this speed tournament?
00:25:59He's ready with this kid right here, Eli Knight.
00:26:02He's getting ready for this kid.
00:26:04A lot of talk about time not wanting to be wasted.
00:26:06Look at Eli Knight right now, 10 seconds into this match.
00:26:08Already hit two dropkits.
00:26:09Oh, baby.
00:26:10And then a top rope.
00:26:11Oh, baby.
00:26:13Sticks the landing, perfect.
00:26:15And you said it already, he's been putting in work on Evolve,
00:26:18which is every Wednesday night on 2B, part of the WWE ID program.
00:26:23And looking to make short work with a big splash.
00:26:26Come on, son.
00:26:2630 seconds in, hooks a leg and an earfall.
00:26:29Eli Knight is looking real good right now.
00:26:30Let me tell you, with all the attributes Eli Knight is, I mean, I mean,
00:26:33the kid can do just about anything.
00:26:35He's not gonna have any advantages in this ring with Tavion Heights.
00:26:39Tavion is just that good.
00:26:40This is a bridge.
00:26:41That's just a man.
00:26:42He's just gonna have to cross.
00:26:44Tavion Heights, no stranger to winning tournaments.
00:26:46Just take a look at his amateur background, charging right back in, going up, going over.
00:26:50This time is Nike, Nike flying right back in.
00:26:52My God.
00:26:53He's starting to quick in, and a nice heel kick right underneath the jaw.
00:26:56Has 60 seconds gone by, and I did not know, did you notice,
00:26:59Nike, presence of mind to look up at the clock.
00:27:02Eli Knight, like I said, this kid, he's a kid, he's a young kid.
00:27:04But let me tell you, he's experienced a couple of years at reality wrestling under my expert.
00:27:09Oh my God.
00:27:10Could this be a cover?
00:27:12And another kick out, Tavion Heights said he's been grinding,
00:27:14he's been hustling since his arrival.
00:27:16He is in for a fight right now.
00:27:18I mean, that was unbelievable athleticism.
00:27:20That was very, that was innovative.
00:27:22That was something brand new.
00:27:23I don't think anybody's ever seen anything like that.
00:27:25But that's Eli Knight.
00:27:26You're gonna see a whole lot more of that from this kid.
00:27:28Under 90 seconds left, pump kick connects tonight.
00:27:30Tavion Heights is rocked.
00:27:31I don't know if he's looking for sliced bread, whatever he's looking for.
00:27:34Oh, good God.
00:27:35Connected center of the ring.
00:27:37This could be a moment.
00:27:38This could be the biggest win of this young man's short, short career.
00:27:42If he could just keep his foot on the pedal.
00:27:45Here we go, my God.
00:27:4670 seconds right now, no one home, high risk.
00:27:49There was no reward.
00:27:50Tavion Heights now picking up some momentum.
00:27:52And bam, big belly to belly at 60 seconds.
00:27:56That is it.
00:27:58Bam.
00:27:58The first to move on.
00:28:00Here is your winner, Tavion Heights.
00:28:06Take nothing away from Eli Knight.
00:28:10Growing pains, man.
00:28:11Wow.
00:28:12That's all it is, growing pains, Victor.
00:28:15Think about all the action we saw for both these men in just two minutes.
00:28:21Going back to some of the action, Knight took a lot of risks.
00:28:24That was the one that didn't pay off for him.
00:28:26And it would be Tavion Heights who would make the most of that mistake.
00:28:30With this big belly to belly.
00:28:32With the victory, he now moves on, as I said.
00:28:35The first one to do so in this speed tournament.
00:28:38And you can see the other match.
00:28:40It's still to come.
00:28:40That's where the question now lies.
00:28:42Will it be king or will it be chase?
00:28:46We will find out later on tonight.
00:28:49And of course, the winner of this tournament will face Jasper Troy down the line
00:28:53for the men's speed championship.
00:28:56Nice show of sportsmanship between these two.
00:28:59I like that like this.
00:29:08But before New Year's Evil, the challenger, Leon Slater, and also the ruler, the champion,
00:29:17Obafemi, they come face to face, next.
00:29:23What is that crap?
00:29:30Excuse me, Blake, behind you.
00:29:33Hi, sorry.
00:29:34I know I'm not who you're looking for right now, but I'm Jackson Drake, Evolve Men's Champion.
00:29:39If you could just follow me real quick, you're gonna love this, I promise you.
00:29:42Just trust me, come on.
00:29:43Jackson, you found me.
00:29:44Who I found?
00:29:45No way.
00:29:45Look who I found.
00:29:46What's up, Blake?
00:29:47Hey, hey now, Blake.
00:29:47I'm Brad Baylor, by the way.
00:29:49And I'm Ricky Smokes, and I gotta say, you look even more glamorous in person.
00:29:53Hundos, and honestly, your IG doesn't even do you justice.
00:29:55Uh-huh.
00:29:56Can I help you?
00:29:59Well, we all wanted to give you some Christmas presents to make you feel better,
00:30:03because the way we saw it, you should still be a North American champion.
00:30:06Yes.
00:30:07Really?
00:30:08Well, yeah, you gotta be the most blind referee in the history of wrestling,
00:30:11but when I watched it, I saw your shoulder fly off the mat, and I just want to tell you,
00:30:15Blake, I believe you.
00:30:17Hundo smokes.
00:30:18We all do.
00:30:18Look, I don't know what that ref was thinking.
00:30:20If you asked me, it was like a, uh, an Orlando Screwjob.
00:30:23Oh, my God.
00:30:24Oh, that's great.
00:30:24Exactly.
00:30:25Why didn't I think of that, bro?
00:30:26No, but you know what?
00:30:27It's okay, because we all know you're gonna win it back at New Year's Evil.
00:30:31She's gotta win, bro, but...
00:30:33For sure.
00:30:33Could you imagine, like, if you lost?
00:30:35Like, imagine if the AHL holds a title until, like, next summer.
00:30:38Like, I mean, honestly, like, that would cook if we're being honest.
00:30:41A little bit.
00:30:42You're suggesting I'm going to lose?
00:30:44No, no, no, no, no.
00:30:44Get out of my face.
00:30:46Why didn't I say to me?
00:30:48Just you.
00:30:50Leave the gifts.
00:30:52The presents.
00:30:55This one's from me.
00:30:58Yo, guys, you think she saw my abs?
00:30:59That was a little bit cringe, but remember, voting is open for our NFT End of the Year Awards.
00:31:06We're gonna have the winners announced next week.
00:31:09Voting is open now.
00:31:14Of course, we're all in the holiday spirit.
00:31:16There's gifts all around.
00:31:17Obviously, you forgot to bring me mine, but I'll digress if we can move on,
00:31:20because we do know that right now, the challenger and champion for New Year's Evil
00:31:25for the NXT Championship are currently standing by with Kelly Kincaid.
00:31:29I would like to welcome both the NXT Champion Oba Femi and his challenger at New Year's Evil,
00:31:36TNA's X Division Champion Leon Slater.
00:31:40Gentlemen, thank you so much for joining me today.
00:31:42But Oba, I would like to start with you, because what a dominant year.
00:31:48You started it out at New Year's Evil by winning the NXT Championship,
00:31:51a title you held for over seven months, by the way, including main eventing Stand and Deliver.
00:31:57Recently, you defeated Ricky Saints to become a two-time NXT Champion.
00:32:01And even more recently than that, you went toe-to-toe with the American Nightmare,
00:32:06Cody Rhodes, at Saturday night's main event as part of John Cena's last show.
00:32:10So what has this year been like for you?
00:32:12Kelly, 2025 has been a year of success.
00:32:17I was able to erase the one blemish that almost ruined the damn near perfect reign.
00:32:22Every single bold claim that I've made the entire year, I've been able to back up with complete excellence.
00:32:28And there's no doubt in anybody's mind that for the past two years, I have been the ruler of NXT.
00:32:35But I wanted to make it a point when I came back in November to show the world that I'm not just the ruler of NXT.
00:32:41I'm the ruler of WWE.
00:32:44And at Saturday night's main event, there was a shift in the universe.
00:32:49And Cody Rhodes felt that shift.
00:32:52More importantly, the WWE universe felt that shift as well.
00:32:56And in two weeks, this young, hungry lion will feel the shift at New Year's Evil.
00:33:04Very, very strong words from the ruler.
00:33:07And Leon, I can see you smiling.
00:33:10Yeah, because this brother believes every word he says.
00:33:14But so do I.
00:33:14And don't get me wrong, I know it's Obafemi.
00:33:16I know I'm walking into the biggest match of my life and the most difficult match of my life at New Year's Evil.
00:33:22Okay, Leon Slater, the youngest in charge.
00:33:25Mm-hmm.
00:33:26Everyone knows how young you are.
00:33:27Everyone has seen you fly around the ring.
00:33:29And this Wonton 450 is truly a thing of beauty.
00:33:33But give a little more insight into the youngest in charge.
00:33:37I mean, wrestling found me at a very young age.
00:33:40I'm not gonna lie.
00:33:41And I think I had a void in my life that I needed filling at the time.
00:33:44And I couldn't really figure out what it was until I found wrestling.
00:33:47And that was it, man.
00:33:48I mean, I remember when my cousin put me onto the video games.
00:33:51He put me onto the action figures.
00:33:52He put me onto the DVDs.
00:33:54And I was a sponge for it, cuz.
00:33:56I mean, I started training at nine years old.
00:33:59And I know, I know.
00:34:00It sounds crazy.
00:34:01But when it's all you think about.
00:34:02When it's all you talk about.
00:34:04When it's all you wanna do.
00:34:05It doesn't sound so mad.
00:34:07And I think for myself, I understand it's not a normal upbringing for a kid.
00:34:11But being the only man in the house.
00:34:13Being me, my mum, and my sister.
00:34:14The youngest in charge.
00:34:15It's not just a moniker.
00:34:17It's not just a nickname.
00:34:18It's what I had to become.
00:34:20And it served me pretty well so far, I can't lie.
00:34:23And I have no intention on slowing down.
00:34:25I mean, I'm a record breaker.
00:34:27I'm a moment maker.
00:34:27And in two weeks, another big one awaits me.
00:34:32Leon, you have a very inspiring story.
00:34:37When you stand across the ring from me.
00:34:40Your sob story has no happy ending.
00:34:43Okay, buddy, you don't gotta give me all that.
00:34:45I mean, listen, I'm not one for the trash talk.
00:34:47I let my ability do the speaking for me.
00:34:50And y'all speaks volume as well, cuz.
00:34:52And at New Year's evil, I guess we're gonna find out who speaks the louder.
00:34:56You get me?
00:34:56We'll see.
00:35:05Gentlemen, thank you for your time.
00:35:06And good luck to both of you.
00:35:11Booker, get ready because the TNA X Division champion looks to become a dual champion.
00:35:17Femi Slater for the NXT Championship.
00:35:20It happens at New Year's Evil.
00:35:26But there is a man who has been fuming.
00:35:30Emotions have been flowing.
00:35:32We will hear from the young OG, who looks ready for a fight next.
00:35:40We are back here on NXT.
00:35:42You can see security surrounding the ring as we go to our general manager, Ava.
00:35:47One million dollars from now.
00:35:50Clearly things did not end last week.
00:35:53Instead, they just escalated.
00:35:56So now I'm out here with security and both of you asked for this time.
00:36:02So let's try it again.
00:36:05First, Javon Evans.
00:36:07The young boy is bouncy.
00:36:26Well, Book, it's not the same swag and there's no smile.
00:36:30Javon Evans no business tonight.
00:36:31That's what makes me nervous about this kid.
00:36:36I mean, he's got so much talent, but composure is something that you need this bitch to take.
00:36:42That's fair.
00:36:44Very fair.
00:36:49And now, Ricky Saints.
00:36:51The more I think about it, Book, it's really a wise choice by Ava to have this extra security out here.
00:37:14Because these two, they're not in the holiday spirit.
00:37:19Look, the light bulb just switched on for Ricky Saints.
00:37:25That is, kid.
00:37:26It's all about fitness.
00:37:30How do you spell that?
00:37:31B-I-I-N-E-S-M-A-N-E-S.
00:37:36Well, this certainly is going to be very, very interesting.
00:37:40Go ahead and turn your music off.
00:37:46Go ahead, turn your music off.
00:37:48Go ahead, turn the music off.
00:37:48Go ahead, turn your music off.
00:37:49I don't even know why we right here talking.
00:37:52We could have been throwing hands outside.
00:37:54And we're going to be real.
00:37:56See, that right there is what I'm talking about.
00:37:59You don't have the emotional intelligence like me.
00:38:02You're too impulsive.
00:38:05And for all of your shortcomings, you're still hyped up as the future of this company.
00:38:10You can barely rent a car.
00:38:12Much less shoulder the responsibility that it takes to be the face of a brand.
00:38:17Whereas with me, I am the model.
00:38:20And you should be modeling yourself after moi, after Ricky.
00:38:25Ricky, I'm not even going to lie.
00:38:28I'm about to rock you.
00:38:29Javon, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:38:31Because he knows it didn't have to be like that.
00:38:33You know it didn't have to be like that.
00:38:35All you had to do was let me handle Oba.
00:38:37You know I had Oba beat.
00:38:39But no, no, no, no.
00:38:40Ricky Sainz is jealous.
00:38:45And why is that?
00:38:46Why are you jealous?
00:38:48I know why.
00:38:49I know why.
00:38:49Because you're not the guy you think you are.
00:38:53And we're going to be real.
00:38:54I am every bit of the man that I say I am.
00:38:58I could go to Good Morning America, hop on an airplane, go hand out awards, shake hands, and kiss babies.
00:39:04And you, you could barely string two sentences together.
00:39:08Sounds like you got marbles in your mouth.
00:39:10I check every box.
00:39:15Check every box.
00:39:16You know what?
00:39:17You know what?
00:39:18You might be right.
00:39:19But I know I check enough boxes for Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce to put me on SmackDown.
00:39:23You haven't been there yet.
00:39:28I know I check enough boxes for John Cena to put me on his last show.
00:39:35Talking about John Cena's last show, you wasn't even mentioned.
00:39:42You, Ricky, you wasn't even thought about.
00:39:46But I'm going to be real with you.
00:39:51I didn't beg these fans.
00:39:53I didn't beg this crowd, these fans, these people to pick me over you.
00:39:59And what?
00:39:59Now I'm supposed to slow down because you can't keep up?
00:40:11And we're going to be real.
00:40:13You're tripping and you got your damn on.
00:40:16Oh, no, I'm in my right mind.
00:40:17Hey, hold on.
00:40:18Hey, hey, hey, hey.
00:40:19If you keep on talking to me like a little kid, I'm going to beat your ass like a grown man.
00:40:22Okay, okay.
00:40:24I've had enough.
00:40:26Listen.
00:40:28You two can prove who's better next week for the last time.
00:40:33One-on-one, Javon Evans versus Ricky Saints.
00:40:38And this ends then.
00:40:39Well, that's a smart decision because this has to end, Booker.
00:40:46Who will walk away and head into New Year victorious?
00:40:50Saints, Evans.
00:40:52Look, the Kendall Gray train continues to roll right along now, doesn't it?
00:40:59Oh, so sad it only has two more weeks left of steam before it, well, comes to an end.
00:41:04No, the Ren QCC is all about results.
00:41:07And when Kendall gets that W at New Year's Eve, she'll be the new NXT Women's Champion.
00:41:11She'll be the new NXT.
00:41:13You know what, Ren?
00:41:13You sure do yap a lot for somebody that's quite frankly never accomplished, well, anything.
00:41:18Well, that's cute coming from the third wheel.
00:41:20All right, enough.
00:41:21Enough.
00:41:21I don't have time for all of this.
00:41:24Ren, I liked you a whole lot better when you were scared of your own shadow.
00:41:28But now you have female Mighty Mouse staying next to you and you think you could talk a big game.
00:41:32She's so scared to talk a lot.
00:41:33Kendall, at New Year's Evil, you're going to learn that you're not on my level.
00:41:38And unfortunately for you, I think the champ could use a little warm-up match before then.
00:41:44So how about you versus me next week, and then you could fill your little BFF in on what's in store for her January 6th.
00:41:53You know what?
00:41:54You're on.
00:41:55You're on, yeah.
00:41:56Perfect.
00:41:58Okay.
00:41:59Watch your back, JC.
00:42:01Well, challenge issued, challenge accepted.
00:42:03We'll see if that gets made official.
00:42:05But a championship main event still to come tonight.
00:42:07Green, Seoul, who heads to Christmas as the WWE Women's United States Champion?
00:42:14But as I mentioned, the holidays are here.
00:42:22Expect the unexpected.
00:42:24That's the power couple, including the TNA International Champion Stacks,
00:42:29as they're getting ready for a little Christmas chaos.
00:42:33The following contest is a Christmas chaos mixed tag team match.
00:42:57Introducing first, they are the winners of LFG Season 2, Skylar Ray and Shiloh Hill!
00:43:07Well, Shiloh Hill's excited for this matchup, and let's go back to what he posted earlier this week.
00:43:17This was on his official X account.
00:43:19You can take a look, doing a little research, picking up a little thing, send that out.
00:43:24Our general manager said, sounds good to me.
00:43:26Tis the season to get chaotic.
00:43:29And that is exactly what is going to happen here in Moments.
00:43:36Mixed tag team action in Moments.
00:43:38It's Christmas chaos, next on NXT.
00:43:44Well, it is official, as Ava just said, this has to end.
00:43:49Saints, Evans, The Absolute, The Young OG, next week, one-on-one, on the final NXT of 2025.
00:43:57But as you can see, the gifts are here, they're wrapped, the tree is up.
00:44:04The spirit of the holiday is among us inside the Performance Center and booked.
00:44:09You know what it's time for?
00:44:10Heck no!
00:44:11Boy, yes, after the show, but some Christmas chaos!
00:44:15A million dollars in my mind.
00:44:16All right, let's go!
00:44:19All right!
00:44:20All right, let's go!
00:44:22All right, let's go!
00:44:36We're all the balls, love the jewels.
00:44:38Man, for the wind, don't get any moves.
00:44:39Y'all get a beer, I'll take the boots.
00:44:41Call it, y'all can't screw.
00:44:43Top five, let's get some.
00:44:44I don't think necessarily the way these two teams thought they'd start off
00:44:57this Christmas chaos.
00:45:00Here we go, baby.
00:45:04This will come out of the game,
00:45:08and the team of Ariana Grace, and the TNA International Champion,
00:45:12here we go, baby.
00:45:14Missile Toe came out, action, picking up on the outside.
00:45:18Our official, I don't even think it sounded officially for the bell yet.
00:45:20I don't know if this one's officially begun,
00:45:22as right now bodies scattered all over the place.
00:45:24There it is, this is official, and it's Grayson Ray.
00:45:27They're in the ring, stacks Shiloh Hill on the outside.
00:45:32I mean, we do have to thank Shiloh Hill for this matchup.
00:45:34I mean, he really is in the holiday spirit.
00:45:36I mean, he's a different type of cat, I can tell you that.
00:45:39He's very smart, but can he fight?
00:45:41That's my question, can he get down and dirty?
00:45:44That's my question, Vick.
00:45:45We're gonna find out, and ooh.
00:45:47Talk about the Christmas chaos rules, it's simple.
00:45:51There are none.
00:45:52It's Shiloh Hill talking about fighting, but what do you think of that?
00:45:58Atomic drop.
00:46:00Oh, oh, oh.
00:46:02Grace just got out of the way.
00:46:03That was close.
00:46:04That was real close.
00:46:05That was really close.
00:46:06You know, and I had a chance to talk to Stax and Grace earlier.
00:46:09They told me they're wearing 100% genuine Grinch hair in their gear.
00:46:14Got a new power couple around here, man.
00:46:16Power couple.
00:46:17Huge responsibility, man.
00:46:19Got to show up all the amazing galos, all the red carpets, all of that stuff.
00:46:24Trust me, I know.
00:46:25You know, having a queen like strong man.
00:46:28Well, look who's in the box.
00:46:29Well, look who's on the shoulders of Shiloh Hill.
00:46:35Don't do it, son.
00:46:36And look, you know Hill would thrive in any sort of chaos and just trust his partner.
00:46:42And I mean, you know both these superstars from LFG.
00:46:45Yeah, yeah.
00:46:46Like I said, Shiloh Hill is a different type of cat.
00:46:49And I'm going to say, Skylar Rae, she's, here we go, like, look at, check out, she's like a pit fool with lipstick on, man.
00:46:56She will go, she will bite you.
00:46:59Look, someone who's seen up close and personal, potential has been the war that has surrounded her.
00:47:05And is that a keyboard?
00:47:08Oh, yes.
00:47:09My.
00:47:11It was all about computers, the internet.
00:47:13And that's legal, too, that keyboard.
00:47:15Whenever he finds a mouse cord in here, no one uses a mouse.
00:47:17Never mind.
00:47:20Yeah, of course, this is too big.
00:47:22Yeah, forget it.
00:47:23And Shiloh Hill getting right back into this matchup.
00:47:25Candy cane, candy cane, candy cane.
00:47:29Say that again.
00:47:31And now, Rae, jockeying for position.
00:47:39And I don't know which way this is gonna go.
00:47:42Of course, another speed turner match still come tonight.
00:47:45Women's United States Championship to be defended tonight.
00:47:50And are they living?
00:47:52Oh, my word.
00:47:53Fight.
00:47:53It's a chicken fight.
00:47:54Here we go.
00:48:02Grayson, shock and healing.
00:48:04This thing's really starting to break down, boy.
00:48:06Grayson's looking graceful right now.
00:48:08No, that's very, you know, you put a lot of thought into that one.
00:48:11Recently, of course, it was Grayson Stacks who got one over on TNA, including the director
00:48:16of authority, Santino Morella.
00:48:18I can't believe this action.
00:48:19Candy canes all around.
00:48:21They're talking about.
00:48:22I love the candy cane.
00:48:23They're talking about Grayson.
00:48:24I love the candy cane.
00:48:25I mean, Grayson Stacks, they're just delusional, are they not?
00:48:31And now, what is Ray and Hill thinking?
00:48:35Oh, say Nick.
00:48:37Oh, say Nick.
00:48:39They're not gonna like this.
00:48:40I guarantee it.
00:48:41This is not right, this is not, referee, referee, referee, do your damn job.
00:48:54It's Christmas Chaos.
00:48:56His job is to count the three.
00:48:58And what a Christmas carol played here tonight.
00:49:05Christmas Chaos living up to the bill as this match continues.
00:49:11Tis the season for some season beatings here on NXT.
00:49:17Christmas Chaos, and throughout the break,
00:49:20Shiloh Hill was actually tied and tangled, as you can see,
00:49:24with those Christmas lights.
00:49:25And Stacks just threw the candy cane over here.
00:49:27Stacks is all about business, man.
00:49:29Stacks is a champion now, man.
00:49:31You don't become champion messing around with people like Shiloh Hill.
00:49:36What gift did Grace just get from under the tree?
00:49:39Turkey, man.
00:49:40The old turkey.
00:49:41A turkey?
00:49:41That might be a fried turkey.
00:49:44No, no.
00:49:45No.
00:49:46How do you get a turkey on a bowling ball, Booker?
00:49:57Man, I feel so bad for Stacks.
00:49:59I'm not laughing at him.
00:50:00I'm laughing at you.
00:50:02But this is gonna pay off for Shiloh Hill.
00:50:04He had to wrap it.
00:50:06Look at Hill.
00:50:07The turkey wrapping ball.
00:50:09Hill just took out his tooth.
00:50:12And Stacks did deserve it.
00:50:14And this so-called power, that's nasty.
00:50:18This so-called power couple, right now, Stacks getting dropped.
00:50:22Ariana Grace is holding another dance to the champion, Stacks.
00:50:25Shiloh Hill's beating the hell.
00:50:27Don't forget who you are, don't forget who you are, don't forget who you are.
00:50:33Booker, I don't know how you can call them the power couple.
00:50:35Because right now they're on the back foot, and there comes Reign from the top.
00:50:39That was beautiful.
00:50:39Former NFL Big Ten cheerleader, and again, the season two winners here on LFG are in control.
00:50:49And his innovative offense, he'll looking to put an end to Christmas chaos.
00:50:55Stacks, give him credit, kicked out.
00:50:57Stacks is a champion, man, he's getting a team of the international champion.
00:51:01He certainly is in some of this action, though.
00:51:03He might be rethinking his decision to enter into this match.
00:51:08And right here, there was Reign coming from the top, picture perfect.
00:51:12You feel like, you really think they're a power couple?
00:51:17Yeah, they are, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:51:22I almost took out some of these sugars.
00:51:24Watch the cookies, man.
00:51:26Watch the cookies, let me get one of these cookies.
00:51:29And now, now that's a gift that'll keep on giving.
00:51:32I got you.
00:51:35And Grace.
00:51:35Whoa.
00:51:36Grace just destroyed this Christmas tree.
00:51:50Shiloh, he'll just destroyed Stacks.
00:51:52This is getting chaotic, man.
00:51:53It's Christmas chaos.
00:51:55This is getting chaotic.
00:51:56I got one, sugar cookies for everyone.
00:51:59Brooke can't have them, they're bad for his cholesterol.
00:52:01Said it.
00:52:03And, that's one way to get payback.
00:52:08No, that's the-
00:52:09He said this was chaos, Brooke.
00:52:11That's when your woman, that's when your woman got your back.
00:52:15I love it, man.
00:52:17Stacks right now, Grace, they're doing what they set out to do.
00:52:21They're really showing that they are a true power couple.
00:52:24Stacks is all melted up right now.
00:52:26No, he certainly is thinking about the beatings he's taken with the cane.
00:52:30And look, we talk about TNA.
00:52:31They didn't win the battle in the steel cage, but they won the war last Thursday.
00:52:36Can the same be said?
00:52:38Wait a minute.
00:52:39I don't need to see this.
00:52:40Kiss.
00:52:41Oh, get the hook.
00:52:42The LFG season two winners came for a fight.
00:52:50What's in the bag?
00:52:52Don't do it, Shiloh.
00:52:53Shiloh, what's in the bag?
00:52:54Don't do it, don't do it, Shiloh.
00:52:56Oh, look what it is.
00:52:59And I don't put it past that Shiloh Hill hasn't eaten one or two of those pine cones.
00:53:04Pine cones?
00:53:05Those pine cones?
00:53:07Shiloh Hill's a unique cat, as you said earlier.
00:53:12And right now, he is looking to plant stacks.
00:53:16And Ray to the top, looking to fly.
00:53:22We're gonna clean this up.
00:53:24Got a little froggy.
00:53:26One, two, three.
00:53:28Oh, and the egos just shrunk three sizes for Grayson Stacks.
00:53:33Here are your winners, the team of Shiloh Hill and Skylar Ray.
00:53:40Oh, what a victory tonight.
00:53:43And that lived up to the holiday billing.
00:53:45That truly was.
00:53:46It is.
00:53:47It's chaotic.
00:53:48It's chaos.
00:53:49It's chaotic.
00:53:50To the victor go the spoils.
00:53:54Well, I don't really feel bad for those two on the outside.
00:54:02They kind of brought it on themselves.
00:54:03But right through that Christmas tree, right through the table for Stacks.
00:54:08You talk about the welts on his back.
00:54:11LFG Season 2 winners came with a fight here tonight to pick up a hard earned victory in
00:54:17this Christmas chaos match.
00:54:19And the holidays are certainly being very, very kind to the winning duo from LFG Season 2.
00:54:27Could big things be on the horizon in the new year?
00:54:34All B was trying to say is if it weren't for Joe Hendry.
00:54:35Well, hey.
00:54:36Don't say you guys know him.
00:54:37I'll be the new number one contender.
00:54:38And I'll be getting ready to tear up his head off at New Year's Eve.
00:54:39And what do you want me to do about that?
00:54:40Give me Joe Hendry.
00:54:41Say his name and he appears.
00:54:42I believe in Joe Hendry.
00:54:43I know what I'm doing.
00:54:44Have you been in my office the whole time?
00:54:45What?
00:54:46Why the long faces?
00:54:47I mean, come on.
00:54:48Tis the season to be married.
00:54:49Mary.
00:54:50Right.
00:54:51After you cost me a title shot, bruh.
00:54:52Don't nobody care about no Christmas right now.
00:54:53Well, look.
00:54:54If Christmas isn't your thing, how about a little bit of positivity going into the new
00:54:58year?
00:54:59It's 2026.
00:55:00Yeah.
00:55:01I don't know what I'm doing.
00:55:02I don't know what I'm doing.
00:55:03I don't know what I'm doing.
00:55:04I don't know what I'm doing.
00:55:05I don't know what I'm doing.
00:55:06I don't know what I'm doing.
00:55:07I don't know what I'm doing.
00:55:08Well, I think we're going to give you a little bit of positivity going into the new
00:55:10year.
00:55:11It's 2026.
00:55:12I'm about to show you something now.
00:55:14Okay.
00:55:15Not here.
00:55:16Come on.
00:55:17Let's go.
00:55:23Keep your head on a swivel, Hendry.
00:55:25We'll be watching you.
00:55:27Okay.
00:55:28Bye-bye.
00:55:29Thank you for not making that worse.
00:55:32No problem.
00:55:33I mean, it actually gives me an idea.
00:55:35I mean, NXT's given so much to me this year.
00:55:37Maybe I should give something back.
00:55:39How about for next week, a Joe Hendry, a performance,
00:55:42a concert with Joe Hendry.
00:55:44Joe Hendry concert.
00:55:46I think everyone will love it.
00:55:48Break a leg.
00:55:49Thank you, April.
00:55:50Welcome.
00:55:51I too believe the masses will love that.
00:55:53But it's time to speed things up once again.
00:55:56Who heads to the finals, Chaser King?
00:55:58We find out next.
00:56:00OTM, not the result you were hoping for
00:56:07against Tank and Tank last week.
00:56:08But with 2025 coming to a close,
00:56:11what's ahead for OTM in 2026?
00:56:13Me and I, Kelly, yeah, we took that one to the champ.
00:56:15But we're not going to make no excuses
00:56:16because we know how to spell resilience.
00:56:18And in 2026...
00:56:19We ain't folding.
00:56:20Tank and Tank gonna see us again.
00:56:22Right.
00:56:23Yo, Kelly!
00:56:24Technically, we got these gifts for somebody else,
00:56:26but today's your lucky day.
00:56:27Uh, thank you. This is for me?
00:56:29Yeah, it's for you. We want to match your green.
00:56:31Yeah, I mean, low-key.
00:56:32I do think you got the better end of the deal, though,
00:56:34because Blake's mad hard to shop for,
00:56:35so we did kind of go crazy on these.
00:56:37Yeah, don't think of it as a re-gifting.
00:56:38It's more like a, uh, free upgrade.
00:56:40Oye, callete losicos.
00:56:42So y'all didn't just see us over here talking.
00:56:44Matter of fact, who are you?
00:56:46Bro, first of all, don't appreciate the tone,
00:56:48and we don't know French, buddy.
00:56:50Okay, okay, okay.
00:56:52Jackson Drake, your evolved men's champion.
00:56:55Ricky Smokes.
00:56:56Brad Baylor, The Vanity Project.
00:56:59And, uh, in 2026, we're gonna be bringing a gift
00:57:01to the tag division, actually.
00:57:03That gift's called Swipe Right, buddy.
00:57:05They're right.
00:57:07Interrupt OTM again, and you gonna pay.
00:57:09Right.
00:57:10Um, do you accept gift exchange?
00:57:12I mean, I understand.
00:57:13I figured you'd pay in pain.
00:57:15I know.
00:57:16Think on that.
00:57:17Uh, thank you, Kelly.
00:57:18We're gonna go.
00:57:19That's it, thanks.
00:57:20Take that.
00:57:21Oh, thank you.
00:57:23Merry Christmas, Kelly.
00:57:24Merry Christmas.
00:57:25But it is time for our second speed tournament match of the night.
00:57:30The following contest is a speed tournament match with a three-minute time limit.
00:57:42The Tudors team first, from the state of North Carolina,
00:57:45222 pounds representing Chase University, Andre Chase!
00:57:53And Chase looking to show his university something tonight.
00:57:58The speed tournament is a lot like a pop quiz.
00:58:00If you're not prepared, you can get caught off guard, and then you're eliminated.
00:58:04But if you put in the work, and you can stay calm under pressure, you can ace it.
00:58:09So, Kale, Uriah, I hope you're watching.
00:58:12Tonight's lesson might be quick, but for Lexus King, this is a teachable moment.
00:58:18Well, this is the first match since his nasal reconstruction surgery after a training incident with his students.
00:58:25We'll see how Andre Chase and how well he's prepared for this man.
00:58:30And he's a coach from Cincinnati, Ohio, weighing in at 225 pounds, Lexus King!
00:58:44And he's coming into tonight very confident.
00:58:47You wanna talk about a speed tournament?
00:58:50Well, I'm the king of speed.
00:58:52I'm fast and furious, and I'm on a hot pursuit straight to the speed championship.
00:58:56Andre Chase, you're a pretty cool cat, not gonna lie.
00:58:59But you'd be a hell of a lot cooler in my rearview mirror.
00:59:02And you know what they say, if you're not first, you're last.
00:59:05And tonight, I'm gonna be in first place, top of the leaderboards.
00:59:09Long live Lexus King.
00:59:12Well, Lexus King does look like he's related to Ricky Bobby.
00:59:15But look, when you take a look at this matchup, the winner's gonna face Tavion Heights next week.
00:59:20Heights was victorious earlier tonight.
00:59:22And the winner of that match will be the number one contender for the speed title.
00:59:26This is what King just said.
00:59:27He's fast, he's furious, he comes right out of the gates five seconds in.
00:59:30No, no, let me tell you right now.
00:59:31This guy, Lexus King, the star of all television.
00:59:34He was built for this dog.
00:59:36I mean, tournament matches.
00:59:37Yes!
00:59:38Right now, Andre Chase, again, he's wearing that protective mask, as I mentioned,
00:59:42off the nasal reconstruction surgery.
00:59:44Not showing any effects.
00:59:45What happened to his nose?
00:59:46I mean, what happened to his nose?
00:59:47Ended it covering and kick out, he got injured in training.
00:59:48I mean, what kind of training exhibition was it?
00:59:50You gotta ask his students.
00:59:51I mean, he was trying to prepare Dixon, Connors, the rest of them for their opportunity here on NXT.
00:59:57I used to get hurt in training.
00:59:58Their teachable moments.
00:59:59You gotta have surgery.
01:00:00You gotta ask Andre Chase, look, I'll just tell you what I know.
01:00:03You're a journalist.
01:00:04You should be doing stuff like this.
01:00:05You're a journalist, too.
01:00:06Why don't you know?
01:00:07And we're about one minute into this matchup.
01:00:09And again, it's all about the clock.
01:00:10It's all about speed.
01:00:11Three minutes is the timeline.
01:00:12You gotta keep a close eye on the clock.
01:00:14And look, all joking aside, as you see Chase looking at the clock, is this a chance for
01:00:18him to show his students how to get it done?
01:00:20Lead by example.
01:00:21I didn't even know this guy had a job around it, to be honest.
01:00:24But it is a...
01:00:25End of the cover.
01:00:26It is.
01:00:27Hook of the leg.
01:00:28It certainly is.
01:00:29And we've gotta see how close of those students are watching.
01:00:32As King talking some smack.
01:00:3360 seconds are off the clock.
01:00:35Again, another cover and a kick out of his house.
01:00:38I mean, Andre Chase, what has he done lately?
01:00:41He did.
01:00:42You weren't here the week at Deadline.
01:00:43Okay, that was it.
01:00:44Maybe that was it.
01:00:45Okay, well, I'm looking around right now.
01:00:46I've still got some ornaments around me after that Christmas Chaos match.
01:00:49And swing and a miss from Andre Chase.
01:00:51Too quick.
01:00:52Too quick.
01:00:53Oh, drive by.
01:00:54Drive by.
01:00:55Cover it.
01:00:56Cover it.
01:00:57And another kick out.
01:00:5890 seconds left.
01:00:59Lexus King who proclaims he is always three steps ahead.
01:01:02Believes this tournament is fit for a King.
01:01:04And I have to admit, King has had success under unique stipulations.
01:01:08Looking for the coronation.
01:01:10Countered though by Andre Chase.
01:01:12Former Heritage Cup champion.
01:01:14And the thing is, when he won the Heritage Cup champion, they had to change the rules.
01:01:18No, no.
01:01:19He changed the rules.
01:01:20That's what I'm talking about.
01:01:21They had to change the damn rules.
01:01:23I don't know if you just saw, but some of Alexis King's hair was just ripped right
01:01:26out of his scalp.
01:01:27It's coming right back in.
01:01:28Goes Andre Chase.
01:01:29Chase goes up, lands on his feet.
01:01:30Beautiful Russian leg sweep.
01:01:32And now going right into a submission.
01:01:35And this is strategy, because there's only 48 seconds left.
01:01:38King knows he can't waste it.
01:01:39If Andre Chase can get the win right here, he's got all my respect.
01:01:43If he can pull this off.
01:01:44King knows he has to get out because time is a factor.
01:01:46Chase knows every second counts, but there's an elbow right to the cheek.
01:01:50What are you looking at?
01:01:51King right back up, Chase to the outside.
01:01:5430 seconds and counting in this matchup.
01:01:56Chase, big right hand.
01:01:57Looking for that teachable moment indeed.
01:02:00That's a teachable moment right there.
01:02:02Right to that broken nose, right back into King.
01:02:05Rockabye, baby.
01:02:06With that coronation, 15 seconds on the clock, but King reigns supreme.
01:02:16Here is your winner, Lexus King.
01:02:20And King has had his issues over on TNA, but he is victorious tonight.
01:02:26And now finds himself one win away from a possible championship opportunity.
01:02:31We talk about the nose, the surgery that was done to Chase.
01:02:35King taking full advantage.
01:02:36All fake.
01:02:37Hitting that coronation.
01:02:39Punching his ticket.
01:02:40Winning this match and surviving in this speed tournament.
01:02:44As we take a look at the bracket, the finals certainly are set for next week.
01:02:49King heights, who will become the number one contender for the men's speed championship.
01:02:56King and Chef.
01:03:04I'm the king of speed.
01:03:06Come back in this locker room.
01:03:07They're gonna have a problem with it then let me know
01:03:09cause y'all can get exactly what Lola Vice got.
01:03:15What are you looking at?
01:03:16You can get what Lola got too.
01:03:18Damn.
01:03:19You know I liked her a lot better than what she would like.
01:03:21Well you know, it ain't nice.
01:03:22I got Lexus King and the speed final.
01:03:25You can pay me at that.
01:03:26Bro, he just is an ass, man.
01:03:28And I don't know how we get in the same roadblocks.
01:03:30It's like everybody, he wants to be at the top of NXT,
01:03:32and it's not going to be as easy as we thought it was, man.
01:03:352026, we got to come different, Miles.
01:03:38You know, maybe Ethan was like,
01:03:41something's got to change.
01:03:43There's the two we were looking for.
01:03:45Hanky, I remember when at the start of the year,
01:03:47we were fighting just to get two, stand and deliver.
01:03:50Why'd you like that?
01:03:50As setback after setback after setback.
01:03:52Oh, even against these two?
01:03:53Oh, I remember what we do.
01:03:54We flipped the script when we became NXT Tag Team Champions, guys.
01:03:58See, boys, the highs are going to be high,
01:04:00and the lows are going to be low,
01:04:02but just keep going how you're going,
01:04:05and you're going to get to where you get to, folks.
01:04:07Stop it, chug it, chug it.
01:04:07It's 2026.
01:04:08Okay, I'm doing it.
01:04:092026.
01:04:10Do that.
01:04:11Hey, bro, you know the drill.
01:04:12It's body like a bus, Ma.
01:04:14And I'm feeling what they're putting down, bro.
01:04:15Come on, man.
01:04:16Lock in.
01:04:16We got this.
01:04:17You with me?
01:04:17Well, Davion I, it's very confident, but it's the Christmas spirit,
01:04:22but we got to talk about what's going to happen after the ball drops
01:04:25because it's the TNA Ex-Division Champion,
01:04:27Leon Slander, Oba Femi, face-to-face earlier tonight.
01:04:31What a showdown this will be
01:04:32when the NXT Championship is on the line at New Year's Evil.
01:04:37That, of course, isn't the only title to be defended that night,
01:04:40and there's been a lot of talk between these two women,
01:04:43and the question is,
01:04:44after the first NXT of the new year,
01:04:46who walks out of New Year's Evil,
01:04:49the NXT Women's Champion.
01:04:53And on the topic of championships,
01:04:55it's time for our main event.
01:04:57WWE Women's United States Championship will be defended.
01:05:00Chelsea Green, Sol Ruka,
01:05:02who leaves with the gold tonight?
01:05:05We find out next.
01:05:06Let's talk about what's coming up next week,
01:05:13because we got to buckle up for this one, Booker.
01:05:15There's no more talk.
01:05:17They went face-to-face earlier.
01:05:18They're going to go one-on-one.
01:05:20Javon Evans, Ricky Saints.
01:05:22It finally happens next week right here on NXT.
01:05:29Also next week, Ethan Page defends the NXT North American title
01:05:33against TNA wrestler Moose in the face of the franchise,
01:05:37bring NXT gold across the line to TNA.
01:05:39We'll find out on the final NXT of the year here on The CW.
01:05:48Ahead of her championship match at New Year's Evil,
01:05:50our champion, J.C. Jane, will face Ren Sinclair.
01:05:53Can Jane build momentum towards New Year's Evil?
01:05:59And we will be in the holiday spirit once again.
01:06:02Don't miss Joe Hendry's New Year's Eve concert.
01:06:07Can't think of a better way to ring in the New Year.
01:06:08Don't miss next week here on NXT.
01:06:11No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
01:06:41Well, this has been the one we have been waiting for.
01:06:52Book, how should Soul use Saturday night's main event as momentum?
01:06:57I mean, you gotta understand, this is the ultimate, ultimate test.
01:07:01Excuse me.
01:07:03Let me hold on.
01:07:05What do you mean?
01:07:06No, let me hold on, let me hold on, let me hold on for a second.
01:07:11You have nothing to say?
01:07:25No, no, I'm just, I'm so tall here, man.
01:07:28This is Chelsea Green, champ, champ.
01:07:31I mean, look here, supporting all the gold.
01:07:34I'm talking about looking real good at the same time.
01:07:38Yes, man.
01:07:40I'm not allowed to speak yet, or I still gotta-
01:07:44Go out of here.
01:07:45You're still soaking it in right now.
01:07:46I know you got some bullet points you need to hit.
01:07:49Well, this is someone who is never in the holiday spirit unless the gifts are being
01:07:53given to her soul.
01:07:54And Zarya don't feel too worried at this juncture, but this is certainly a massive
01:08:00main event.
01:08:01Stand up.
01:08:02Stand up, man.
01:08:03Stand up.
01:08:04Stand up.
01:08:05Stand up.
01:08:06Stand up.
01:08:07Stand up.
01:08:08Stand up.
01:08:09Let's go up to our ring announcer, Mike Rome.
01:08:11Stand up.
01:08:12Stand up.
01:08:13The following contest scheduled for one fall-
01:08:18One fall!
01:08:19Is for the women's United States Championship!
01:08:28Introducing the challenger from Honolulu, Hawaii,
01:08:34Saul Ruka!
01:08:42And her opponent, she is one half of the AAA Mixtag
01:08:49and the Women's United States Champion,
01:08:56Chelsea Green!
01:09:02All the hard work, all the hard work Chelsea put in.
01:09:05Are you in the cabinet? What do you do?
01:09:08Are you trying to...
01:09:08I'm just speaking facts here, man.
01:09:12I don't know, something seems moving off.
01:09:14It is all about the Women's United States Championship
01:09:19against Seoul beat Bayley in D.C.
01:09:21Quite a matchup, you were there, that was certainly a statement win.
01:09:23No, back to my point, that was the ultimate test
01:09:26for Saul Ruka, going out there beating a general like Bayley
01:09:30in the middle of that square circle.
01:09:32The way she did it, so convincing.
01:09:34So, she moved up a tenfold in my opinion.
01:09:37Well, look, who did you beat for your first significant victory?
01:09:40I mean, what did that do for your confidence?
01:09:42You better go way back at Texas Ranger by the name of Killer Tim Brooks.
01:09:46Once you beat Killer Tim Brooks, you know you was on your way.
01:09:49You had something in this business.
01:09:51And I'm gonna tell you right now,
01:09:52Saul Ruka beating somebody like Bayley,
01:09:54someone who has been champion on multiple occasions,
01:09:57definitely tells her that she can do it too.
01:10:00She can be a legend in this business.
01:10:02All she has to do is keep her eyes on the prize.
01:10:06Saul Ruka now trying to hoist up and overpower Chelsea Green.
01:10:15Chelsea's screaming, help me, there is no helping you,
01:10:18as she just got planted.
01:10:19And Saul right now, so unique in her offense,
01:10:23looking to have a little fun at the expense of Chelsea Green.
01:10:26Could be looking for that submission to put gold around her waist once more.
01:10:31I mean, this right here is for the United States Championship right here.
01:10:35Saul Ruka, this is a pivotal, pivotal moment for her.
01:10:38If she can win this, she catapults straight to the main roster
01:10:42with a win here tonight.
01:10:44You can say that again, nominated for Female of the Year,
01:10:46the NXT End of the Year Awards.
01:10:49Obviously, the winners will be announced next week.
01:10:51And, oh, face first goes Chelsea.
01:10:53Saul Ruka right now certainly is riding the wave of momentum.
01:10:56And, you know, we heard her talk earlier, at a point this year,
01:10:59she's, I don't know why you're talking to Alba and Ethan.
01:11:04You should be worried about soul.
01:11:06What's going on here now?
01:11:08The Canadian standard of excellence on the first side.
01:11:10Just doing a job, Dix, she's just doing a job.
01:11:13Yeah, Zari trying to run a little bit of interference.
01:11:15Ethan Page not gonna like what he sees.
01:11:18That's the ultimate equalizer back into the ring.
01:11:21The hell?
01:11:21What do you mean, what the hell?
01:11:23They shouldn't be putting their hands on anyone in the ring.
01:11:25Let them go to work by themselves.
01:11:28Eric Sanders, the official, a lot going on in this matchup.
01:11:32As a championship on, ooh, Chelsea!
01:11:35That's one way to salute.
01:11:39Now, Chelsea Green talking a little bit of smack,
01:11:41looking out into the universe.
01:11:43Finally pledging allegiance to herself
01:11:46and right back in with a big forearm.
01:11:48As I was saying, at this point,
01:11:50Saul Ruka this year was a double champion,
01:11:52women's North American champion, the women's speed champion.
01:11:55She never lost those titles.
01:11:57She loved, obviously, the gold back around her waist here tonight.
01:12:00Seems like it was such a long time ago, right?
01:12:02I mean, Saul Ruka had everything going for a double champ.
01:12:05I mean, working on becoming tag team champs,
01:12:08seemed like she wanted it all at the same time.
01:12:11Whoa!
01:12:12And my thing is this, wanting too much on the plate,
01:12:14was that the problem?
01:12:15Was that the problem?
01:12:16Was trusting too much?
01:12:18Was that the problem?
01:12:19The problem right now is Saul Ruka has wiped out everyone.
01:12:26The momentum in her side.
01:12:28Are we about to witness a brand new WWE Women's United States Champion
01:12:34get crowned here tonight?
01:12:36WWE Women's United States Championship is on the line.
01:12:47The champion Chelsea Green from SmackDown has been in control throughout the break.
01:12:51And right now has Saul Ruka tangled and tied up right here dropping out of the fire.
01:12:57Obviously, during the break there was a numbers advantage.
01:13:01And then bam, Chelsea Green turning things around.
01:13:04Should've been a three count right there.
01:13:05I thought the riff was a little late on the count right there.
01:13:08But let me tell you something, Chelsea Green, she's champion.
01:13:11She's champion for a reason.
01:13:12She didn't slip on a banana peel, she didn't win this championship or get by osmosis or anything like that.
01:13:18All the hard work over the years, all the combination of time put in this business
01:13:23is the reason why she's champ champ right now.
01:13:26Wait a minute, let's go champ, let's go champ, let's go champ.
01:13:30It has nothing to do with Alba Fire and Ethan Page who have stuck their nose in before the break,
01:13:34during the break, I'm sure they're going to stay out.
01:13:36What are you talking about?
01:13:37What are you talking about right now, Chelsea?
01:13:38Did you not just see the replay?
01:13:40I didn't see anything.
01:13:41I didn't see anything out of bounds or anything like that.
01:13:43It's crazy that Green thinks there's always conspiracies against her from any general manager,
01:13:47whether it's Nick Aldis, whether it's Anna Pierce, whether it's Ava.
01:13:50I mean, come on, you tell me, why is Chelsea Green defending her championship in the middle
01:13:55of this ring here tonight against Sol Lugo, one of the hottest prospects in all of WWE right
01:14:01now?
01:14:02There's got to be a reason why to get that championship from around her waist.
01:14:06Come on, you're not too naive to know that, Vic.
01:14:10Come on, man.
01:14:12Look, I hear what you're saying, Brooke, and I'm surprised you can get that all out without
01:14:15having to take a breath.
01:14:17Sol Rucco right now, let's go.
01:14:18Because I'm hot.
01:14:19Because I'm hot.
01:14:20Well, Sol Rucco right now, she should be a little bit angry, a little bit hot too, right?
01:14:24You heard what she said about those titles.
01:14:25She never lost them.
01:14:26She'd love to win one back in grand fashion.
01:14:28Oh, wait a minute.
01:14:29Chelsea be out.
01:14:30Chelsea be out.
01:14:31That certainly could be the knockout blow to none.
01:14:34Whoa, man.
01:14:35And Chelsea Green, like her, hate her.
01:14:38She obviously does have some resiliency to her.
01:14:41She is, as you said, a double champ.
01:14:43She's also the only two-time Women's United States Champion.
01:14:47Chelsea, she took a big shot right there.
01:14:48She hated it, but it just shows me how tough Chelsea Green truly is.
01:14:53That's why she's like the Iron Lady of the WWE, holding on to that championship.
01:14:59Sol Rucco having to roll right through, coming right back in, and, oh!
01:15:02It was big time!
01:15:04Rucco right now connects to retain, and Sol able to kick out.
01:15:08It was Green who defeated Julia in November, her first reign lasted 130 days.
01:15:13She's gone on to win the Triple-A Mixed Tag.
01:15:15Say it again, who'd she beat, who'd she beat?
01:15:18Julia.
01:15:19That's right, one of the hottest prospects of our gear in all of the WWE.
01:15:24That's it, Chelsea Green is top notch.
01:15:27There you see Ethan Page, the reigning North American Champion.
01:15:29Looking for the unprettier, though.
01:15:31It countered, though, by Sol Rucco.
01:15:32Sol taking the champion down, half-second away from crowning a new champion here on NXT.
01:15:37Big back elbow by the challenger.
01:15:39Rucco now looking to go high risk one more time.
01:15:41Got caught in a big German suplex.
01:15:44The momentum almost put Rucco back under her feet.
01:15:48Chelsea was about to catch that soul snatcher, but she was one step ahead, baby.
01:15:55Chelsea just trying to get her wits back about her.
01:15:59Right now, bam, and there's an elbow miss from Chelsea Green.
01:16:03Sol Rucco in control now.
01:16:06Action just picking up all over the place.
01:16:08And Sol to the top.
01:16:12And Sol looking for a big cartwheel DDT.
01:16:17Haven't seen that in a minute.
01:16:19Will it be enough?
01:16:21Wow, where was all it?
01:16:23Kelsey Green right there was unbelievable.
01:16:24What in the hell, no.
01:16:26It was Ethan Page taking his damn nose in this match again.
01:16:30It's Moose from TNA, the man who will challenge Ethan Page for the North American Championship next week.
01:16:47But we still got a championship match going on right now.
01:16:50So looking for the soul snatcher, elbow fire.
01:16:52The referee didn't see elbow fire.
01:16:55But he certainly saw the elbow.
01:16:57Not like this.
01:17:00One, two, three.
01:17:01And I'm sure she's so proud of herself and everything she accomplished Booker on her own tonight.
01:17:19And I'm sure she's so proud of herself and everything she accomplished, Booker, on her own tonight.
01:17:31Dynamite dropping as Chelsea Green retains the championship tonight.
01:17:36Going back to some of the action.
01:17:37There was his big cartwheel DDT.
01:17:39Thought this would be the moment.
01:17:41The referee's vision was blocked by looking at the shoulders.
01:17:45Ethan Page weaseled in to put the foot on the rope.
01:17:49But then Ethan getting the surprise of a lifetime.
01:17:51The man he'll face next week for his championship.
01:17:54TNA's moose crossed the line to try to even the odds for a moment.
01:17:59But Zarya was pulled away from ringside.
01:18:03She did not see, nor did the referee elbow fire.
01:18:05And that momentary hesitation opened the door for Bam.
01:18:10The unpretty fur to be cinched in by Chelsea Green, who survives and retains here tonight.
01:18:19The Canadian standard of excellence keeps the gold just a little bit longer.
01:18:28Spear!
01:18:30It's sold now.
01:18:40A double soul snatcher for the holidays.
01:18:52Well, that's certainly one way to cap the night.
01:18:55But let's talk about what's gonna happen next week here on the final NXT of 2025 because these two finally go one-on-one after everything that's gone on over the last several weeks.
01:19:08Who Stands Tall Saints-Evans next week here on NXT.
01:19:14And we just saw these two.
01:19:17And we're gonna see them again next week.
01:19:19But this time, Ethan Page's NXT North American Championship is on the line.
01:19:23Can Ethan Page survive?
01:19:25Or will a TNA wrestler wear NXT gold?
01:19:29We'll find out next week.
01:19:31And I know everyone's musical ears are gonna be peaked and perked because it's Joe Hendry's New Year's Eve Eve concert.
01:19:40You do not want to miss the final NXT of the year next Tuesday here on NXT.
01:19:47But it wasn't a victory tonight for Sol Ruka.
01:19:51But standing with her best friend, they're riding the wave.
01:19:54There's never a dull moment for Sol Ruka.
01:19:58Merry Christmas.
01:19:59Happy holidays from all of us here at NXT.
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