WWE NXT - Season 20 - Episode 04: The participants for next week's NXT Ladder Match Championship face off in the ring - video Dailymotion

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00:00:00Then, now, forever, together.

00:00:30It's a cold night here in Orlando, but NXT is fired up.

00:00:38NXT on the CW is presented by Progressive.

00:00:41And we're going to find out who my next opponent is going to be in this NXT championship ladder match coming up right now.

00:00:48I promise it's not what it looks like.

00:01:14Really?

00:01:14We found him just like that, and the chair was-

00:01:16Dude, it's got me to believe you.

00:01:17Well, chillin' was a false accusation.

00:01:19The boss are cool.

00:01:20But Tony D'Angelo just pulled up.

00:01:22Okay, please get medical for Joe, and keep an eye on those three.

00:01:26I'm going to deal with that.

00:01:26I'm here to help, by the way.

00:01:27What?

00:01:29Medical!

00:01:31Hey, Joe Hendry just got attacked, so we're going to move some stuff around.

00:01:34Please just go back to the desk right now.

00:01:36Okay, thank you.

00:01:38Big man needs bodyguards.

00:01:44You know, I actually thought the parking lot was the most dangerous place here in NXT, and obviously it is not.

00:01:54That's why you've got to keep your eyes open, watch your back when opportunity is on the line.

00:01:59Ain't that right, Victor Booker?

00:02:01Hell of a bull.

00:02:02Hell of a bull.

00:02:03You know, I mean, job opening is coming around.

00:02:08Guys, get let go right here.

00:02:11Can we start getting into this, please?

00:02:12Guys, thank you.

00:02:12Thank you for joining us.

00:02:13Obviously, Tony D'Angelo is here.

00:02:15Can't wait to hear what he has to say.

00:02:17But did you see that Jackson thinks he should just be giving a spot in the ladder match?

00:02:21We have two qualifiers, though, to see who will be part of that matchup when that title is on the line next week here on NXT.

00:02:28But we have found out that we're going to start things off with a tag team championship match.

00:02:33Oh, wait, wait, wait.

00:02:34No, no, no, no, no.

00:02:35No tag match with me.

00:02:36That ain't what I came out here to call.

00:02:37I came to do a singles match.

00:02:39I'm going to let y'all do what you do best.

00:02:40Y'all have at it.

00:02:41But I will say this.

00:02:42There's going to be a Saints of the Dress at the end of this show once we know all of the ladder match participants.

00:02:47You got that?

00:02:47Oh, we also have to figure out what to get from.

00:02:49Oh, I like the outfit.

00:02:50I like the outfit.

00:02:52It was a lot of money.

00:02:53It's definitely there.

00:02:54What is going on?

00:02:54You're talking about outfits and Joe Hendry got attacked?

00:02:57Where's he going?

00:02:58Where's he going?

00:03:10The following contest scheduled for the fall is for the NXT Tag Team Championship.

00:03:19And introducing first, they are the NXT Tag Team Champions, Darkseid, Osiris Griffin, and Saquon Sugar.

00:03:34Oh, look, so much going on right now.

00:03:36Saquon Sugar is still trying to get his gear on.

00:03:38This matchup is happening now.

00:03:40I'd also like to point out, not to take anything away from our guests for a few moments,

00:03:44Tony D'Angelo definitely should have security with him for everything that we've seen as of late.

00:03:50Tony's making money moves, man.

00:03:53A lot of guys should take advice from Tony D.

00:03:56O-T-M!

00:03:57O-T-M!

00:03:59O-T-M!

00:03:59And again, our night was supposed to begin with Joe Hendry in action

00:04:12and against Jackson Drake of the Vanity Project, the Evolve Men's Champion.

00:04:18Someone attacked.

00:04:19I don't want to jump in.

00:04:20No, no, no, no.

00:04:21You say his name.

00:04:22It appears he didn't get knocked, clapped the hell out.

00:04:26I love it, man.

00:04:27Oh, so you think this is funny?

00:04:28I love it.

00:04:28You went from singing his jingle to getting the second chorus to laughing at the guy.

00:04:32This is picking up here at NXT, man.

00:04:35Look here.

00:04:36We said it last week.

00:04:37We said it the week before.

00:04:38Opportunity.

00:04:39Opportunity knocks, man.

00:04:40I love that.

00:04:42We're trying to get settled here at the announce desk.

00:04:44Ricky Saints no longer is joining us, and we are kicking the night off

00:04:49with the NXT Tag Team Championships.

00:04:52There is never Booker a doll moment here on a Tuesday night.

00:04:56Championships on the line, man.

00:04:57The question is, could we see a new Tag Team Champion tonight?

00:05:02That's the question.

00:05:03Well, again, short notice, but what a way to start the night.

00:05:05Sugars appears to be everything tied and ready to go,

00:05:08along with his tag team partner, Dionne Lennox.

00:05:10This, of course, will be part of the qualifying matches later on tonight

00:05:14to join Ricky Saints, who's no longer with us.

00:05:17And the other qualifier is in that men's championship ladder match,

00:05:20which takes place next Tuesday here live on NXT.

00:05:24Booker, I just hope Joe Henry's okay.

00:05:26You know, I'm not worried about Joe Henry right now.

00:05:28Cover titles.

00:05:29I'm talking about this match right here.

00:05:31Nima and Price, these guys have been looking real good as of late.

00:05:35The question is, can they cash in tonight?

00:05:37Can they cash that ticket and become Tag Team Champions for the first time here at NXT?

00:05:42That's their first championship match in over a year.

00:05:45And going back to Hendry for a moment, are you surprised that OTM stood next to Hendry?

00:05:50As we got quite the face-off between these two hosts.

00:05:52You know, I am surprised.

00:05:54I mean, because, you know, it's not about friends here.

00:05:57But then I understand on the other side, keep your friends close,

00:06:00but keep your enemies a whole lot closer.

00:06:02So, yeah, I get it.

00:06:03Whoa!

00:06:04Oh, yes!

00:06:05Brock-O-Nima's legal.

00:06:07Sugars is going for the ride.

00:06:10Sugar Man, Sugar Man didn't like that at all.

00:06:12No, they did not.

00:06:13Oh, my word.

00:06:14I'm talking about that.

00:06:16Champions are flipping out of the ringside.

00:06:20Challengers are the ones in control right now.

00:06:23OTM!

00:06:25OTM!

00:06:26OTM!

00:06:27OTM!

00:06:28Look at OTM right now again.

00:06:31It's still three on two, even without Deion Lennox.

00:06:34Dark State just called a play right there.

00:06:36Divide and conquer him.

00:06:37Oh, yeah.

00:06:38Called a play and he got intercepted.

00:06:39That was about as silly as Shiner's.

00:06:40Sanders making the Pro Bowl and I'm a Browns fan.

00:06:42Bam!

00:06:44Osiris DeVar.

00:06:46This guy's, he's a launch.

00:06:47He's close to 300 pounds.

00:06:50I think he's over 300.

00:06:51He had breakfast and lunch today.

00:06:52He's got a bad attitude.

00:06:54I like that.

00:06:55But the thing is, oh, he's got the smart.

00:06:56Well, take a look at Hank and Tank, the former NXT Tag Team Champions, looking on.

00:07:02Obviously have a keen interest in this matchup.

00:07:05Because when you think of Dark State, they're approaching 100 days as champions.

00:07:09Into the cover and a near fall.

00:07:11Booker, what will it take, though?

00:07:13Let's be honest.

00:07:13Let's get back to what we need to talk about.

00:07:15What will it take for OTM to become champions here tonight?

00:07:20You know, I think OTM is doing everything, you know, accordingly.

00:07:23And the thing is, taking that hiatus, taking that hiatus in 2025, taking a step back to

00:07:28take a step forward to ask themselves those pivotal questions.

00:07:31Can we go out here?

00:07:32Do we belong here at NXT?

00:07:35Hashtag Keep Chips.

00:07:36I think you just keep the preparation.

00:07:38Preparation is the only luck you're going to have.

00:07:40Take a look at Sugar's going face first.

00:07:44Lucian Price charging in, got caught.

00:07:45And look, OTM has tested themselves on live events.

00:07:48Coming to a city near you, coming to Nashville this weekend.

00:07:52And also on WWE Main Event, they face teams like the LWO, Los Americanos, Alpha Academy,

00:07:57and the War Raiders.

00:07:58How does facing that sort of competition make you better?

00:08:01It's like a young Harlem Heat going out there, getting those reps in.

00:08:06That's what it's all about, getting those reps in there against the best competition you could possibly find.

00:08:11And that's what Nima and Price are doing, like I say.

00:08:13Looking at the attitude right now, just looking in the eyes of OTM,

00:08:17these guys are definitely ready to come up.

00:08:19I love it, man.

00:08:21Look, how many times have we seen Osiris go down after one body shot?

00:08:26It shows the power of Bronco.

00:08:28Nima and Price, these guys are big guys, and they got that street mentality, man.

00:08:33Go out there, conquer, conquer by any means necessary.

00:08:37I love that, man.

00:08:39Bronco Nima now, one suplex, one to follow it up, showing the strength.

00:08:43Making Sugars on a little walk and ode to sides.

00:08:47He's going to make it a trifecta counter, though, Sugars.

00:08:51The last moment.

00:08:53I think he's going to have to rethink this strategy.

00:08:55Charging right in.

00:08:55Made the tag, though.

00:08:56Bronco doesn't realize Osiris is legal, and he didn't know.

00:09:00He knows now.

00:09:00What a great play out there by the Sugar Man.

00:09:03The Sugar Man just drew me in right there.

00:09:06One thing about the Sugar Man, he's a wild card.

00:09:09He's a wild card in this team right here.

00:09:11You said a lot in a very short time here tonight.

00:09:13That's probably the most honest thing I've heard you say in the four years we've worked together.

00:09:16What are you talking about?

00:09:17He's a wild card?

00:09:18That's how I agree with that.

00:09:19That's the most honest thing you've said in the four years we've worked together.

00:09:22But right now.

00:09:23Oh, my God, man.

00:09:26Just got tossed.

00:09:28Osiris right now.

00:09:29OTM's in control.

00:09:30Are we going to have new champions tonight?

00:09:33NXT tonight was supposed to begin with Joe Hendry versus Jackson Drake.

00:09:41The winner would be qualifying for the ladder match next Tuesday for the NXT Championship.

00:09:47Joe Hendry is found down.

00:09:49He's been taken to a hospital from our understanding.

00:09:52We hope to get an update on Joe Hendry's last night.

00:09:56But Joe Hendry is not here.

00:09:57Ava had to call an audible.

00:09:59Schedule this tag team match.

00:10:00Both teams are not ready.

00:10:01Wow.

00:10:01Dark State in control.

00:10:03Big neck breaker.

00:10:04Into the cup.

00:10:04Get in that round.

00:10:05Two retains.

00:10:05That's it.

00:10:06Brock Warnley was just able to kick out.

00:10:08We were kicked out in the nick of time.

00:10:10Like, there was another combination here by the Dark State.

00:10:13Check it out.

00:10:14Wow.

00:10:15Neck breaker.

00:10:15Tom almost retained the titles.

00:10:17And look, Dark State is not used to having someone stand up to them.

00:10:20Do you believe that any member will be thrown off their game as this matchup continues?

00:10:26Because as of right now, it doesn't look to be that way.

00:10:28I don't think so.

00:10:28I think Dark State, like I say, from day one, these guys, they're in attack mode.

00:10:34And the thing is, what's their motto?

00:10:36What's their motto?

00:10:37Nobody's safe, right?

00:10:38Nobody's safe.

00:10:39Not even you.

00:10:40Not even I.

00:10:41Nobody's safe, man.

00:10:42And it's not a lie.

00:10:43He's kicking off Sugars.

00:10:45Neema right now looking across, trying to make a tag.

00:10:47Got caught, though.

00:10:48And Saquon doing a nice job of cutting this ring.

00:10:50In half.

00:10:51Currently, it's Dark State.

00:10:52He's on the second reign as tag team champions.

00:10:55Beautiful leg, Larry.

00:10:56Yeah, Buck, Sugar, man.

00:10:57And doesn't it say?

00:10:58Look at Osama.

00:10:59Oh, baby, the virus.

00:11:00The hell?

00:11:01Big shouldn't be doing things like that.

00:11:04And Sugars, no.

00:11:06Well, if it was Saturday, he'd be eliminated from the Royal Rumble.

00:11:09Because I think he went over the top rope.

00:11:10Definitely went over the top rope.

00:11:11And had a hard, gnarly landing there as well.

00:11:15I don't know if that's an asterisk.

00:11:17Because he entered the ring through the ropes.

00:11:19Oh, man.

00:11:21Double crossbody.

00:11:23And look, it says a lot about a team that can defeat the Hardys under broken rules.

00:11:27That's what Dark State did.

00:11:28But OTM, they are hungry.

00:11:31And Lucian Price is legal.

00:11:33Like I say, OTM, this could be that night.

00:11:36I always tell you about those moments.

00:11:37That moment is going to be here.

00:11:39And it could be gone just like that.

00:11:40So take advantage of it, Saj.

00:11:42Take advantage of it.

00:11:44Oh, yes.

00:11:45And what is different about this version of OTM?

00:11:48Oh, these guys, like I said, they're hungry.

00:11:50I think they have that attitude right now about going out there and win by any of these.

00:11:54That's serious.

00:11:55Like I say, coming up out the mud is serious, man.

00:11:58Oh, yes.

00:11:59Oh, yes.

00:12:00NXT Universe fired up.

00:12:02Lucian Price trying to power up.

00:12:05And Dussela sugars.

00:12:07He's got a two for one.

00:12:08Now he's stacking them up.

00:12:10Could it be in?

00:12:11Osiris so close, able to break this match up.

00:12:14This is going to continue.

00:12:15NXT Tag Team Titles on the line.

00:12:18They're the former champions, as we mentioned.

00:12:20Hank and Tank looking on.

00:12:22But it seems to be the Vanity Project, too.

00:12:26Looking very sneaky here this far tonight.

00:12:30But back to the live action.

00:12:31Up and over.

00:12:32And look who's in the ring.

00:12:33It's Lucian.

00:12:34It's Sugars.

00:12:35And Lucian just dragging one half of the Tag Team Champion.

00:12:39What the?

00:12:40The who?

00:12:41The Brad Baylor smokes Vanity Project out on the outside.

00:12:44Back into the ring.

00:12:46And hey, hey, hey.

00:12:46Wait a minute.

00:12:47Come on.

00:12:48The who did that?

00:12:50Here are your winners.

00:12:52And still, the NXT Tag Team Champions.

00:12:58OTM realized it was Vanity Project.

00:13:00Hank and Tank came out here.

00:13:02Oh, hell now.

00:13:03Breaking loose.

00:13:05Dark State steals.

00:13:06And look, there's Connors.

00:13:08What the hell's going on?

00:13:10Connors from Chase University.

00:13:11Why is this happening?

00:13:12Dixon now getting into the fight.

00:13:14Why is this happening, Vic?

00:13:16Only these men know, but Dark State steals the titles tonight.

00:13:21And one thing's for sure, the Tag Team tension is starting to rise on Tuesday night.

00:13:27And it's not done.

00:13:29Oh, baby.

00:13:30Oh, baby.

00:13:30Niko.

00:13:31Oh, baby.

00:13:32Josh Spears.

00:13:33The Culling is here, dog.

00:13:35The Culling is here, and The Culling has beaten the hell out of the Tag Team Champions.

00:13:40This is about to pick up here in the Tag Team Division.

00:13:43Oh, the X-Factor.

00:13:46Oh, the GPS.

00:13:47Oh, yes.

00:13:50And The Culling delivering on their promise from last week.

00:13:57Babe.

00:13:58I say that you should have your own chance.

00:14:19Blake Monroe.

00:14:20Blake Monroe.

00:14:21Guys, come on.

00:14:22Blake Monroe.

00:14:23Yes.

00:14:24Blake Monroe.

00:14:25You hear it?

00:14:26That is beautiful.

00:14:29I know.

00:14:30We are so aligned, Queen.

00:14:32Now, look, paths like ours do not cross by accident.

00:14:36I am very familiar with Jada Parker, and I know that you've been through so, so much.

00:14:41I have.

00:14:42I have been through so much.

00:14:43You've seen me.

00:14:44Yes.

00:14:44And I can't let Jada Parker set me back.

00:14:46I agree.

00:14:47And I'm reading your energy right now, and I just really feel like you need something like...

00:14:53A friend.

00:14:55Help.

00:14:55Oh, I was gonna say sage, and a little bit of grass touching.

00:15:01Now, look, Nikita Multimedia's never had a problem standing up to the woman and checking

00:15:06him in NXT.

00:15:07So, consider this a gift from the divine feline in the universe.

00:15:14I will face Jada Parker, so you don't have to.

00:15:17Your path remains clear.

00:15:20You would do that for me?

00:15:22Mm.

00:15:22And how do I repay you?

00:15:24I don't know.

00:15:25Call me Nikita the Saint.

00:15:27Hey, bro!

00:15:28Lions, Parker, next.

00:15:34Houston, Texas, the home of Booker T.

00:15:37We'll get ready, Book, because NXT returns to the 713 Music Hall in Houston on Tuesday,

00:15:44March 17.

00:15:45Tickets go on sale tomorrow, 10 a.m. Central.

00:15:48Get yours via Ticketmaster.

00:15:51The following contest is scheduled for, what for?

00:16:08Introducing first, Garthport, St. Lucie, Florida, Shada Parker!

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00:16:36Well, we can agree on this.

00:16:37It was quite the return last week for that woman, Miss Parker.

00:16:41Oh, yes, it was.

00:16:43Jada Parker had a lot to say.

00:16:45Spork.

00:16:55Nikita!

00:16:57I'm here for a goddamn whatever it takes.

00:16:59I'm taking it home.

00:17:00And her little token.

00:17:01Come on, Sydney.

00:17:02She's coming home.

00:17:04Nikita!

00:17:06Oh, yes!

00:17:07Well, we heard from this woman earlier

00:17:09as we were set for singles competition

00:17:12in the women's division here on NXT.

00:17:20As I said earlier, Houston, we're coming to you March 17th,

00:17:24but NXT hits the road this weekend.

00:17:26There you can see Nashville, Nashville, Birmingham.

00:17:29Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

00:17:36NXT certainly will heat up some of those cities.

00:17:39You ain't diving.

00:17:41With the recent weather that has gone through.

00:17:43It's cold, man. It's cold. I got my scarf around.

00:17:47Well, here we go now.

00:17:48And I want to ask you this.

00:17:49Did you like Lyon's idea, what she said to Blake Monroe

00:17:52and talked about everything and including stepping up

00:17:55and fighting this match for her?

00:17:57Let me tell you something.

00:17:57Ticket Lyons is just looking to make a play here in 2020.

00:18:01I can just tell by the walkout.

00:18:03There's a whole lot of difference about Ticket Lyons.

00:18:05This is an opportunity and an opportunity of a lifetime.

00:18:09To step up.

00:18:10It's about business.

00:18:12You talk about business.

00:18:13You talk about opportunity.

00:18:14And I think the same can be said for both these women, Booker.

00:18:17And just how important is this matchup for Jada and for Nikita?

00:18:21Let me say this.

00:18:22Jada Parker may be the best athlete in that locker room.

00:18:26I've said that about a few of the ladies before in the past,

00:18:28and I got a lot of heat behind it.

00:18:29But Jada Parker got so much talent.

00:18:32And he can just focus.

00:18:32I'm talking about getting that 1,000-yard stare back

00:18:36and go out there and make some moves.

00:18:38I'm talking about money moves.

00:18:39She's going to be a champion here, Vic.

00:18:40Now, Jada Parker's come off a shoulder injury.

00:18:43Is this her first matchup back?

00:18:45Taking on someone like Nikita Lyons.

00:18:46But it's been a week.

00:18:47We talk about that return for Jada.

00:18:50Oh, yes.

00:18:51But what did you think about the passion in which Miss Parker spoke with last Tuesday?

00:18:56No, I mean, she had a lot of passion.

00:18:58But that's the thing.

00:18:59The one thing that stuck out more than anything,

00:19:02that Jada Parker's still looking for the approval of the audience, of the fans.

00:19:07You can't do that, Vic.

00:19:08You've got to think about A number one.

00:19:09That's what this business is built on.

00:19:11The greats, the Hall of Famers.

00:19:13They know that.

00:19:14Okay, well, then how does she take that next step, Misha?

00:19:16Big clothesline, rocking Lyons, down to the mat, into the cover,

00:19:20hooking the outside leg, and Nikita getting that right shoulder up.

00:19:23How does Jada then take that next step?

00:19:25I mean, like I say, Jada Parker has all the talent.

00:19:27She just needs to have the right mindset and go out there and think about one thing.

00:19:31Focus on the main roster.

00:19:33Think about that big check, that big contract.

00:19:36You understand what I'm saying?

00:19:37That right there, that contract, it will motivate you, Misha.

00:19:41Oh, wow.

00:19:42What a roundhouse kick.

00:19:44Oh, baby.

00:19:45Nikita right on top of you.

00:19:46Oh, the Lion Queen is woken, awoken.

00:19:49Oh, yes.

00:19:50He could have been looking for the knockout blow.

00:19:52And speaking of knockouts, we're hoping to get a medical update on Joe Hendry.

00:19:56Hendry, of course, was found laid out instead of having his matchup,

00:20:00which was supposed to kick off the night.

00:20:02But that brings us to the here, and that brings us to the now.

00:20:05It's different Nikita Lyons right here, Vic.

00:20:07I'm hoping you're noticing it right now.

00:20:08Nikita Lyons right there is definitely on her A game,

00:20:11and she's taking full advantage of this opportunity.

00:20:14Just imagine.

00:20:15Knock off.

00:20:16Knock off.

00:20:17Come on, man.

00:20:18Knock off Jada Parker.

00:20:20You got something going, man.

00:20:21Look, you just said a lot there, and a lot of it was true because you take a look at the

00:20:26entire women's division as a whole, not just these two.

00:20:29Has the target ever been bigger on the back of our chest?

00:20:33Wow.

00:20:33That being JCJ.

00:20:35Oh, it hasn't.

00:20:35Like I said, somebody like Nikita Lyons, she's about moving up the rankings.

00:20:41It's about impressing the seats.

00:20:43There's no dancing right now.

00:20:45There's no singing or anything like that.

00:20:47It's about going out there and taking care of business.

00:20:51Nikita Lyons taking care of business now.

00:20:53Big four.

00:20:54Look at that big shot.

00:20:55Nikita right now is in the best shape she's been in since I've been here and I think she

00:21:00is real.

00:21:00Shooting the half into the cover, hook of the leg, Jada able to kick out at one.

00:21:04Well, I just say this, and I saw the interaction earlier between Nikita Lyons and Blake Monroe.

00:21:08Hopefully Lyons remembers what Blake did to her last BF.

00:21:13That, of course, being Jordan Grace.

00:21:15You remember that, don't you, Book?

00:21:16Yeah, I remember that.

00:21:17But like I said, I think Nikita Lyons really understands what this time means right now.

00:21:23I mean, everybody's thinking about the same thing.

00:21:25And that's moving up.

00:21:26And I'm looking at Nikita Lyons right now.

00:21:28Nice.

00:21:28Pearl River plunge in a kickout.

00:21:30I'm talking about the playbook is definitely coming into play right now.

00:21:32She's going deep, deep into that tool bag.

00:21:35And you look at Jada Parker.

00:21:37Jada's in dire space.

00:21:39Jada did not see this coming.

00:21:40Oh, but again, this Jada, this Jada's first match back after that shoulder injury.

00:21:45And look.

00:21:45I mean, Nikita Lyons, she haven't had a whole lot of matches either.

00:21:48Come on.

00:21:48Well, I'm just talking about being 100%.

00:21:50Nikita Lyons has been back at 100% a lot longer than Jada Parker is trying to fight right now.

00:21:54If you're going to talk it, you better damn sure walk it.

00:21:57That's what this bitch is all about, right?

00:22:00That's what it's predicated on.

00:22:01That's fair.

00:22:01Going out there and doing it in the middle of that.

00:22:04What do you think of these two women right now just slugging it out?

00:22:07And I don't think, Jada, mind that Nikita stepped up for this fight.

00:22:11I don't think she's got the match.

00:22:12Oh, my.

00:22:14And that's what Jada Parker's going to need.

00:22:16She's going to need high-caliber competition if she want to get better.

00:22:20Oh, big, big pie buster right there.

00:22:27Driving the air out of the lungs of Nikita.

00:22:30Nikita, though, got caught.

00:22:33Don't miss your spot, bud.

00:22:36Oh, here we go.

00:22:38Here we go.

00:22:39Walking out.

00:22:40High step.

00:22:41Oh, that's like the Bradley Tigers fan.

00:22:44And now after that spine buster, Jada Parker.

00:22:48Oh, the hit.

00:22:49Hypnotic right to the side.

00:22:52And Parker not done yet.

00:22:55Ready to give Nikita a little deja vu in the center of the ring.

00:23:00Parker returns to action with a victory.

00:23:05Here's your winner, Jada Parker.

00:23:11How good it must feel for Jada Parker.

00:23:14Welcome back to in-ring action.

00:23:18And what a match-up this was.

00:23:20I mean, that's a new play out of the playbook, is it not?

00:23:23That's that evolution you were talking about for Jada Parker, who stands tall in the center of the ring tonight.

00:23:32What an incredible performance.

00:23:35What an incredible performance.

00:23:35No, really.

00:23:37It was something.

00:23:39But it wasn't glamorous, was it?

00:23:43Last week, I tried to correct your very, very grave mistake, but you didn't want to listen, did you?

00:23:52Nobody takes the spotlight from Blake Monroe and gets away with it.

00:23:58So, I'll be seeing you very, very soon.

00:24:03Mwah!

00:24:07Blake Monroe, you know exactly where to find you.

00:24:12Mwah!

00:24:13Mwah!

00:24:14Mwah!

00:24:15Mwah!

00:24:15Everett may need to find some more friends if she plans to take out Ms. Parker.

00:24:22Seriously, Snoke, Elio, Eli, I'm so sorry about what happened to y'all last week.

00:24:27Alright.

00:24:28But, y'all did at this place jumping!

00:24:31I said, that's a fact!

00:24:32We did that, bro.

00:24:33It means a lot coming from you, man.

00:24:34Already, bro.

00:24:35Already.

00:24:35Last week was surreal.

00:24:36I came so close.

00:24:37I know exactly how you feel, alright?

00:24:39And listen, around here, it's like a sharp take, alright?

00:24:42So, shake it off and stay ready for anything.

00:24:43I mean anything.

00:24:45V.A.?

00:24:45Anything.

00:24:46Meteor Perdue.

00:24:47Some duolingo?

00:24:48I see you guys are taking advice from Tavion Heights.

00:24:51I mean, sure, he's got the medals to back it up.

00:24:54But it's not very wise unless you want to be an amateur wrestler.

00:24:58I was an Olympian.

00:24:59See, we're in the big leagues now.

00:25:00This is NXT.

00:25:02This is a new era, and there's money on the table for everybody.

00:25:05Lexus, what are you even going on about?

00:25:06You know what I'm going on about.

00:25:07You have squandered each and every opportunity that's been thrown your way.

00:25:10Meanwhile, people like me, people like Ariana Grace,

00:25:13who have a birthright to the opportunities in NXT.

00:25:16And we're not asking anymore.

00:25:18We're taking them.

00:25:18We're taking them for years.

00:25:19Don't even beat your ass and listen in 10 seconds.

00:25:21I got it.

00:25:24It's another week at WWE Podcasts, and they're ready to be streamed.

00:25:34The Undertaker joins Cody Rhodes on What Do You Want to Talk About?

00:25:38And then the American Nightmare joins the American Badass on Six Feet Under.

00:25:44And just take a look at this week's lineup as a whole.

00:25:46Don't miss a second of any WWE podcast.

00:25:53Go Ruka.

00:25:54What a stupid name.

00:25:56What a stupid name, isn't it?

00:25:57But I got to tell you, they won at NXT, and they did a pretty good job,

00:26:03so they get a chance at the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships.

00:26:07You are giving them way too much credit.

00:26:10Yeah.

00:26:11Too much credit.

00:26:12Zarya, your friend, Sol Ruka tried to steal the spotlight from you at Genesis.

00:26:18And then, on Tuesday night, Zarya was just worried about standing tall all by herself.

00:26:26Yeah, they're like fake friends.

00:26:28They are fake friends.

00:26:29Didn't they have like a falling out or something?

00:26:30You're right.

00:26:31You know what we got?

00:26:33We got beauty.

00:26:34We got class.

00:26:35And then we got health.

00:26:37That's right.

00:26:38We're healthy, because the last time I saw you at NXT, you had a little issue with your wing, your shoulder.

00:26:43And we're going to work on that.

00:26:44I know your weakness.

00:26:45And you know what?

00:26:46We're never going to lose the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships.

00:26:49We're going to keep them forever.

00:26:52Forever.

00:26:54Forever.

00:26:56Aw.

00:26:57I don't want to give them a voicemail.

00:26:59Ah, Sol.

00:27:01Are you seeing what Elegance Brain is saying about us?

00:27:03And where are you?

00:27:06What do you mean you...

00:27:07You know what?

00:27:09Don't tell me.

00:27:11God.

00:27:12Where is Sol?

00:27:13A question I ask myself many times.

00:27:16I'm sorry, Zarya.

00:27:19Honestly, friends around here kind of come and go.

00:27:21Trust me, I know more than anyone.

00:27:23Literally, last week.

00:27:25I thought me and Lola were cool.

00:27:26She said she was going to knock me out.

00:27:28I couldn't tell who's who anymore.

00:27:30It's okay, though.

00:27:31I just got to win back my championship.

00:27:32I'm sorry.

00:27:33Are you complaining right now?

00:27:35You get to stumble upon championships.

00:27:38I don't get those opportunities.

00:27:40I didn't stumble upon a championship.

00:27:42I earned it.

00:27:43Are you sure about that?

00:27:44Oh, don't get mad at me, because Sol's not here for you.

00:27:46Don't talk about Sol.

00:27:49If you have a problem...

00:27:50I have a problem with anyone who says that I didn't earn my championship.

00:27:55Then I'll see you later.

00:27:57Well, well, well.

00:28:05Here we are, at the moment of truth, Miles Bourne.

00:28:09Another huge opportunity for you tonight, for the world to find out who you really are.

00:28:14Are you righteous, or will you finally be ruthless?

00:28:19Let me talk to you about this Dion Lennox, because that is a man who doesn't really give

00:28:23a damn about the rules, and I guess that would be why Dark State actually has gold, and you

00:28:29have what on your trophy shelf, pal?

00:28:32Participation awards?

00:28:33You actually want to be in this ladder match, Miles?

00:28:36Why don't you do what you need to do?

00:28:38Any means necessary.

00:28:42Ethan, don't you worry how I handle my business.

00:28:46It's showtime, Miles, ain't all right, come on.

00:28:50And I'm actually going to be out there, front row, Joe, getting all the...

00:28:54You know what, Ricky?

00:28:54No one wants to hear you run in your mouth, ringside.

00:28:57You know what?

00:28:57I just don't want to see you out there.

00:28:59I'm going to drop your ass, too.

00:29:01You got that?

00:29:02I love aggressive, Miles.

00:29:04He's awesome.

00:29:05Chill out, brother.

00:29:06I ain't going to be out there.

00:29:07Come on.

00:29:07What's the issue?

00:29:09This is incredible.

00:29:10Who would have thought the only way to get aggression out of this guy is you being your

00:29:14obnoxious...

00:29:14The following contest is the NXT Championship Ladder Mesh Qualifier!

00:29:36Introducing first, Dark State, Deion Lennox!

00:29:45I guess Ricky won't be joining us on commentary.

00:29:47Lennox looks to qualify against Miles Bourne next.

00:29:54Yes, I'm aware the Rumble is Saturday.

00:29:57Absolutely.

00:29:58We have the deepest women's division in the world.

00:30:00So, whatever decision you make, I support it.

00:30:03Hey, Ava.

00:30:03What?

00:30:04How's, uh...

00:30:05How's Joe doing?

00:30:06Not good, obviously.

00:30:07He's not cleared.

00:30:08Oh, no.

00:30:09That really sucks, doesn't it?

00:30:11I don't know what happened.

00:30:12So, do you guys think I'm stupid, or what is it?

00:30:15Whoa, whoa, whoa.

00:30:15Because I know all three of you attacked Joe.

00:30:17I saw you with a chair.

00:30:19And then you went and interfered in the tag match?

00:30:20Should I just...

00:30:21Should I rip out your contract right now?

00:30:23Whoa, whoa, whoa, chill.

00:30:23He's up.

00:30:24Slow down.

00:30:24Okay, that's a bit of an extreme, no?

00:30:26Now, the Hendry situation, you technically can't prove that was us.

00:30:29Okay?

00:30:30It could have been anyone.

00:30:31Yeah, just like the tag team match situation, it could have been anyone.

00:30:34She can't prove it was us.

00:30:36Yeah, you got us.

00:30:37Mm-hmm.

00:30:37Listen, boss, you said yourself, NXT is anybody's game right now.

00:30:41Okay?

00:30:41The boys were just trying to make something happen.

00:30:44Right.

00:30:45You're not just good looking, you know?

00:30:46And may I just say, Ava, this scent's fantastic.

00:30:51Ew, and shut up.

00:30:53Yes, you're right.

00:30:54I can't technically prove that you guys attacked Joe, so...

00:30:58Because there's a spot that's open.

00:31:00Jackson, you're in the ladder match.

00:31:02There you go.

00:31:03Bust, you two are banned from ringside, okay?

00:31:06Oh, by the way, if Joe is cleared, he's also in the ladder match.

00:31:13Hey, dude, we're in.

00:31:14You know what?

00:31:14Oh, quite the decision.

00:31:16The Evolve champion is in, and we're about to find out who's going to join.

00:31:21Let's go, baby!

00:31:26And his opponent, North Carolina, weighing 220 pounds, Miles Bourne!

00:31:34Bourne focused on his opponent and also on qualifying for next Tuesday's multi-man ladder match for the NXT championship.

00:31:43The big game is just around the corner between the AFC champion New England Patriots and NFC champion Seattle Seahawks.

00:31:50Support your team on Super Bowl Sunday with your own WWE NFL legacy title belt.

00:31:55It's available now on WWE Shop.

00:31:58How about that decision, though, Booker, by our general manager Jackson Drake is in.

00:32:04But, but, if Joe Hendry is medically cleared, he automatically also qualifies for next Tuesday's ladder match.

00:32:11I must say, Ava's done a hell of a job.

00:32:13I mean, being so young in that position, knowing exactly the opportunity she's given these young guys and these young ladies, is incredible.

00:32:20She's done a hell of a job.

00:32:21But, opportunity of plenty, as you can see, both men staring up at the NXT championship.

00:32:26Of course, next week it is that championship ladder match.

00:32:29Saints, Hill, Legacy, Jackson, as we've learned, are in.

00:32:34Joe Hendry is in if he is cleared.

00:32:36And then the winner of this match will join.

00:32:38And we still, still Booker later on tonight, have one more qualifying match still to come.

00:32:43But, do you see this the way Ethan Page sees it as a moment of truth for Miles Bourne?

00:32:49I mean, Ethan Page is telling Miles Bourne all the right things.

00:32:53The question is, can Miles Bourne open his ears and listen to that information?

00:32:58That's the question.

00:32:59This kid has an abundance of talent.

00:33:01Oh, no.

00:33:02See that mistake right there?

00:33:03See that mistake?

00:33:04That was a wicked mistake right there.

00:33:06That certainly was.

00:33:07And Miles Bourne just ran in and hit a brick wall.

00:33:11That is Deion Lennox, a former Oregon State Beaver linebacker, a former member of the Rams in the NFL.

00:33:18Came over here as a disgruntled athlete who did not want to wait in line, wanted to take his spot.

00:33:23Didn't want someone to have, he didn't want to work for him.

00:33:25He wanted to take it.

00:33:26Yes, indeed.

00:33:27Deion Lennox, he played everybody here in NXT.

00:33:30I mean, he had that speed boy act, working real good.

00:33:32I'm talking about the glasses and the sweater.

00:33:35Everything was going for this kid.

00:33:37But this kid right here, very athletic, very smart.

00:33:40Motivated.

00:33:41This kid, Deion Lennox, he could become champion here in NXT.

00:33:44He's working on it right now.

00:33:46Get a win here tonight, son.

00:33:50And look at this big power slam counter, though, but Booker, how about this breaking news?

00:33:54Just made official.

00:33:55Tavion Heights will face Lexus King as we get a near fall in this matchup.

00:34:00And Miles Bourne still trying to recover.

00:34:02Inside cradle, inside cradle.

00:34:04And another near fall.

00:34:06Both these men looking for that opportunity.

00:34:07As Deion trying to make short work.

00:34:09And another kick out.

00:34:11Both these men know just how important this matchup is.

00:34:14Looking for the backslide.

00:34:15Center of the ring.

00:34:16Shoulders down.

00:34:17And Bourne again, able to kick out.

00:34:19Big drop kick right to the butt.

00:34:22Beautiful drop kick.

00:34:23Miles Bourne trying to kick out just a little bit.

00:34:25From being stunned early in this match.

00:34:27Trying to slow it down a little bit here as well.

00:34:29I like that.

00:34:30You know, I'll ask you this, too.

00:34:32Does Bourne have an edge about him?

00:34:34That's the question that has been thrown out there by the North American champion.

00:34:38I like everything about Miles Bourne.

00:34:39But I'm going to tell you right now, I'm not completely sold in trying to steal out on Miles Bourne.

00:34:44Does he have that killer instinct?

00:34:47You know what I mean?

00:34:47That's the question with Miles Bourne.

00:34:49Is he going to go out there and win by any means necessary?

00:34:53That's the question for Miles Bourne.

00:34:55Out of the corner.

00:34:56Hook of the leg.

00:34:57Referee in great position.

00:34:58Deion now pushing that shoulder down.

00:35:00And a kick out.

00:35:01You know by any means necessary.

00:35:02Deion Lennox, Dark State.

00:35:03They will do what they need to, to win, to secure more gold.

00:35:08And could you imagine Deion Lennox, NXT champion.

00:35:11Dark State also with a tag team gold.

00:35:13And Miles Bourne near fall.

00:35:16Deion Lennox gave up his tag team champion.

00:35:18Inside cradle, inside cradle, inside cradle.

00:35:20And another kick out again.

00:35:21Both these men feel the urgency right now.

00:35:23Of course they do.

00:35:23I mean, like I said, it's a shot on the line.

00:35:26I mean, just win this match and you got an opportunity of a lifetime.

00:35:30An opportunity that could definitely change your life, man.

00:35:35Coming out of that corner.

00:35:36Lennox now trying to keep his foot on the gas.

00:35:39And nice sidestep from Miles for a moment.

00:35:42And again, what we've seen in this match between these two is that sense of urgency.

00:35:47They've also, I don't know if you've noticed this book,

00:35:48both have been caught at different times staring up at the NXT championship

00:35:52that's hanging high above the ring.

00:35:54What it's all about.

00:35:55I mean, looking up there is going to definitely give you some motivation to go out here

00:36:00and that means you find yourself in a position where you need to kick out.

00:36:04That will motivate you to do it.

00:36:06Trust me.

00:36:07That's a hell of a point is Miles right now with a front face lock.

00:36:09I don't know if he could be looking for a suplex again.

00:36:12Miles had just overcome a little bit in this matchup.

00:36:14Had a nasty collision early on.

00:36:16And I don't know if you can look up, Booker,

00:36:18but you can see some welts are performing on the back of Miles Bourne

00:36:21because Deion Lennox has taken it to Bourne in this match.

00:36:24And there you see that explosive power of Deion Lennox.

00:36:27This is back and forth in this matchup right here.

00:36:29I mean, both guys have had a lot of bright moments in this matchup.

00:36:33Right now, Deion Lennox is looking to take advantage of the position he's in right now.

00:36:38Well, here, Deion Lennox, certainly his anger could take him to a whole new level

00:36:42in the ladder match if he qualifies.

00:36:45Well, there is the double champion himself.

00:36:48That being Ethan Page.

00:36:53To Miles Bourne, seems to be impressed with what he just witnessed.

00:36:58Are you talking about the kid, man?

00:37:00That's what I'm looking for.

00:37:01I better help you out.

00:37:03You can't do it.

00:37:04I'm here.

00:37:05That's the impression.

00:37:06Well, can Miles keep up the intensity?

00:37:09Is Bourne headed to the ladder match?

00:37:10Miles Bourne continuing this fight against Dark State's Deion Lennox.

00:37:19And Lennox running right back into Miles Bourne.

00:37:23And that's a couple shots Bourne has taken in this matchup.

00:37:26As Lennox continues to put his foot to the gas.

00:37:29Has not let off in this match.

00:37:31As Miles from behind.

00:37:32Big German suplex.

00:37:34Bridge.

00:37:34Cover.

00:37:35And let's remember it's Ethan Page who's on the outside.

00:37:39The double champion himself.

00:37:41One half of the AAA Knicks Tag Team Champions.

00:37:45The current NXT North American Champion.

00:37:47As that power slam connects from Miles Bourne.

00:37:50And these two are leaving it all on the line in Y-Book for a chance at the NXT Championship.

00:37:56Well, shot of glory, man.

00:37:57It's a long ride to the top of the mountain.

00:38:01And it starts right here at NXT.

00:38:03With these young guys going toe-to-toe in the middle of the square circle.

00:38:07Miles Bourne right now.

00:38:08Bouncing a big, a big comeback.

00:38:10That Patrick Dropkick.

00:38:12Oh, yes.

00:38:13Second one of the matchup.

00:38:14And he's cranked up that aggression.

00:38:15Which is something Ethan Page has pegged him to do time and time again.

00:38:19Jumping knee under the jaw.

00:38:21Dion Lennox right now.

00:38:22Might be on a little bit of Dream Street.

00:38:24Again, another snap suplex.

00:38:27And Dion Lennox is getting rocked.

00:38:29Miles Bourne starting to roll.

00:38:32And Bourne now just got taken down.

00:38:33And, hey, hey, wait a minute.

00:38:35Oh, great shot by our official Jeremy Marcus.

00:38:39Great plan, though, by Lennox.

00:38:41Just got caught.

00:38:42And we know Dion will cheat whenever he can.

00:38:45Going right to the eyes.

00:38:46I mean, that's twice.

00:38:47The official, though, his body position was around.

00:38:51And Oral Miles almost punched the official.

00:38:53Dropped Dion Lennox.

00:38:54But, again, that thumb right to the eye.

00:38:57That finger in the eye.

00:38:58I mean.

00:39:02Oh, come on.

00:39:08We know Dion Lennox will cheat.

00:39:10Trying to throw up his lead.

00:39:11But will Miles Bourne cut a corner?

00:39:16What is he going to?

00:39:18I don't necessarily know.

00:39:19But look at Dion Lennox.

00:39:20Oh, baby.

00:39:21Lennox.

00:39:22Just qualified for next week.

00:39:29Here is your winner, Dion Lennox.

00:39:34Saquon and Osiris retain the NXT tag titles earlier.

00:39:39And a big night for Dark State continues.

00:39:42As looking right up at the title.

00:39:45Could that be in Dion Lennox's future one week from tonight?

00:39:49Let's take a look at today's Your Way replay brought to you by Burger King at BK.

00:39:56Have it your way.

00:39:57You rule.

00:39:58And right now, the referee was fighting by the rules.

00:40:01He was obeying.

00:40:02He was trying to get the championship out of the ring.

00:40:05Dion saw the opening.

00:40:06Dion took advantage.

00:40:08All because of Ethan Page.

00:40:10Page took this from Miles Bourne.

00:40:12Miles Bourne.

00:40:13He shouldn't have been out here.

00:40:14He shouldn't have been out here.

00:40:15What the hell are you talking about?

00:40:16Really, Miles?

00:40:18All you had to do was listen.

00:40:20All you had to do.

00:40:20I was literally handing it to you.

00:40:22I was giving it to you.

00:40:23You're never going to win this if you don't take my advice.

00:40:26You are no killer.

00:40:28I'm sticking you.

00:40:28You can't pull that trigger.

00:40:30Let's go.

00:40:32Sounds of right.

00:40:35Hold on, boy.

00:40:36Hey, Ricky, so please tell me what is it this time?

00:40:59That's kind of funny you say all that because Keanu is going to be a very big problem for you, okay?

00:41:04Oh, there he is.

00:41:09Not a lot about you, huh?

00:41:11Back to what I was saying.

00:41:12Please make sure nothing happens in this ladder match next week.

00:41:16I don't want anyone, I mean anyone, interfering in my moment when I become the new two-time NXT champion.

00:41:23You get what I'm saying?

00:41:24But for now, I'm going to go ahead and make a sense to address to my opponents for next week so they know what to expect.

00:41:30Excuse me.

00:41:32Bye.

00:41:34Tony.

00:41:40Why'd you bail me out?

00:41:41Because despite ruining my show week after week, having no friends, no family, running around like a vigilante, a wild card, NXT needs you.

00:41:56Ricky Saints, Ethan Page, guys like that, you know, and I do too, that they're only in it for themselves.

00:42:02But you know NXT better than anyone.

00:42:06So I need to know, are you in or are you out?

00:42:16If I had to get your attention somehow, I'll let you and everybody else know exactly what my intentions are next week.

00:42:24This is not the same Tony D'Angelo.

00:42:29Tony.

00:42:32Do not interfere in the ladder match next week.

00:42:40I think one thing we can agree on, Book, that isn't the same Tony D'Angelo.

00:42:47I agree.

00:42:47Let's go.

00:42:49Let's go.

00:42:51Let's go.

00:42:52Let's go.

00:42:54Let's go.

00:42:56The Falling Cup Cash is schedule four.

00:42:58What's up?

00:42:59Hitting is the first.

00:43:00Buck Mountain, Colorado.

00:43:01Lying in at 260 pounds.

00:43:04Him in on.

00:43:05Well, that was a dynamite drop-in, Booker, as we're getting set for this matchup.

00:43:11It's heights, it's king, it's a rematch between these two.

00:43:15It's live, and it's next on NXT.

00:43:21You weren't out there either?

00:43:22Yeah, you were.

00:43:23Yeah, you were.

00:43:24You always worried about me.

00:43:24I'm going to follow you.

00:43:25What the hell was that?

00:43:27That was me maximizing my opportunity, Mr. Chase.

00:43:29I mean, we're sitting here just hoping for the best.

00:43:32Look around, dog.

00:43:33Everybody else is running around here taking their own opportunities.

00:43:36I've done it your way, and look where we are.

00:43:38Maybe, maybe you just take a breath and listen, Mr. Chase.

00:43:42I don't have time for this.

00:43:44I have Kiana Korver tonight for an opportunity to qualify for the NXT Championship Ladder Match.

00:43:48I've got to get ready.

00:43:56I'm glad you've been listening.

00:44:00Your father should be proud.

00:44:02I know mine would be.

00:44:06My way, my life.

00:44:09And the ball from Cincinnati, Ohio again at 225 pounds, Lexus King!

00:44:31it's like a more serious lexus king here tonight because let's actually go back several weeks ago

00:44:37which maybe is why he's in a bad mood this of course was with a speed tournament matchup in

00:44:42book all it took was eight seconds for tevyan heights to beat lexus king you remember that

00:44:47don't lexus wasn't ready man he wasn't ready and i don't even think he heard the building

00:44:51well lexus did hear it but lexus was also very ready for what happened this moment two weeks

00:44:57ago after jasper troy reborn his speed championship it was lexus king who blindsided and attacked

00:45:04tevyan heights which leads us here to tonight and this one-on-one match which was made official

00:45:10earlier tonight you can see the look of determination on the eyes of both men the official waiting the

00:45:16bell is sounded and coming right out of the gate looking for another quick victory could be tevyan

00:45:20heights could it be two in a row he held on to the cover whoa king wow kicking out that might not

00:45:26have been eight seconds it might have been closer to ten seconds but right out of the gate coming

00:45:30tevyan heights and lexus king turning it around lexus almost got got caught slipping right there but

00:45:36turned it around right here with a big big close out of the top into a cover oh wait a bit and roll

00:45:41right through and look tevyan heights is right about one thing booker nxt is a shark tank it just took

00:45:47him a little bit of time to finally figure it out and of course we just locked that megalodon and

00:45:52oh my god we still got a few great whites here we go here we go we got we got a few tigers we got

00:45:58a few tiger sharks swimming around here oh yes man speaking of sharks uh another one added to the pool

00:46:03here tony d'angelo should ava have helped tony get out of jail did you hear i mean tony's been in jail a few

00:46:11times you know what i mean and i'm sure ava has a soft spot in the old heart you know what i mean so

00:46:17might have been a good thing i don't know what's that play out and lexus king put on the brakes for a

00:46:20second king answering back and davion not playing around just got dumped though

00:46:26did you see that the outside did you see that that was very crafty by lexus king using using the

00:46:32outside concrete to take out tavian height i like it man when it comes to lexus king on his ex account

00:46:39i don't know if you saw the video he posted but he did not mince words earlier today

00:46:44no no i mean it's about it's about lexus king it's about his boy it's about him taking his rightful spot

00:46:51here at nxc not just nxc but this business these nil guys coming in getting these opportunities

00:46:57headed to him you know what i mean it's not gonna happen anymore with lexus king you know

00:47:02taking care of business around here i like it man i'm doing this job

00:47:05fielix fernand is almost counting both been out lexus king yelling at the officials should stay focused

00:47:12and look king obviously has still been thinking about the last match he is focused what are you talking

00:47:17about saying he is focused he's talking about the official focus i've ever seen oh wait a minute

00:47:22focus your attention to stacks and ariana grace and i do mean channing stacks lorenzo

00:47:29channing stacks lorenzo with the lovely lovely hearty pistotti on his arm the current international

00:47:36tna champion as this matchup continuing and king is right about one thing maybe that you said earlier

00:47:42it's his birthright to be here he's trying to open the eyes of several others it looked like he was

00:47:47stoking the fire and what he said to connor's earlier stacks still out here of course stacks and

00:47:53king have had some uh pretty close teamwork there on tna let me stacks out here taking a closer look

00:48:00at some of the competition if you will stacks is a world champion man that's right now got gold

00:48:06got gold around his waist man that's right man is in total control the man who has the goal

00:48:12makes all the rules you know that i certainly do and dark state could have a lot of gold

00:48:18next tuesday if dion lennox can win the nxt championship one more qualifier still to come

00:48:24for that nxt championship qualifying matchup and oh a swing and a miss

00:48:29and the momentum of tavian heights just carried him up and over

00:48:33and right in front of stacks tavian heights right now maybe doesn't like where he landed has to

00:48:41realize he is outnumbered some ways as a referee starting the count heights trying to get back it

00:48:48looked like he had an awkward landing on that left shoulder yeah but it was more of a beautiful

00:48:52sidestep from alexis king that made all that happening right now lexus looks like he's going

00:48:56to take advantage of a wounded wounded tapion height here we go baby rockabine did he get it did he get

00:49:06it big coronation and the king tonight gets some payback wow here's the winner lexus king

00:49:16well the one thing both these men said that was correct the field is wide open in nxt and maybe

00:49:25it's time for lexus king to take his throne he had a sidestep earlier give his credit big give his credit

00:49:32check it out right here oh come on baby right at the back of the deck perfect position and we gotta win

00:49:39get it oh my god man great the time and it's just the beginning that's the beginning

00:49:49what's lexus king mean by that just the beginning day

00:49:52stay tuned son stay tuned you're looking at it you're looking at three people who are taking

00:49:58Oh, there's Zaria getting ready for her matchup.

00:50:04Zaria getting ready to go one-on-one with Thea Hale next.

00:50:12I know that it's the 2K Deluxe Edition,

00:50:14but if you make it the Vision version with Braun Breaker on the cover?

00:50:19You know, if you put Logan Paul on the cover,

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00:50:24Crossover, I like it.

00:50:25How about Boston Theory, youngest ever on the cover of the Deluxe Edition?

00:50:29It's the demographic.

00:50:30I mean, you could put Bronson Reed on the cover,

00:50:32and he's doing a tsunami, and the water comes off the box.

00:50:35And then down below, you could always have a special appearance by Barack Lesnar.

00:50:41Yeah.

00:50:42So, are you ready?

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00:50:47How'd you pull this off?

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00:51:47You know, before NXT, I just wrestled.

00:51:51It wasn't really a spectacle.

00:51:53It was just go out there and have a match.

00:51:55And I really feel like my time in NXT

00:51:58turned me from a wrestler into a superstar.

00:52:00My name is Finn Balor,

00:52:04and I'm here in NXT because...

00:52:07I'm bringing something you've never seen before.

00:52:10Without those years in NXT,

00:52:12learning how to open up to the cameras,

00:52:14I don't feel like I would have been as successful

00:52:16as I have been on Raw SmackDown, on WrestleMania.

00:52:19And the demon has brought Balor Club with him to WrestleMania.

00:52:24I always look back on those times in NXT

00:52:28as some of the most important years of development

00:52:31and some of the happiest years of my career.

00:52:34That felt real, real good.

00:52:37move on!

00:52:44No!

00:52:47No!

00:52:50No!

00:52:59No!

00:53:00No!

00:53:01The following contest is scheduled for one fall.

00:53:15Introducing first, from Adelaide, South Australia, Zarya!

00:53:23Zarya earlier was in a little bit of an argument with her opponent tonight, which will be Fia Hale.

00:53:29But it looked like she was taking her anger out on Fia.

00:53:33I don't think that's what it was. I think Zarya is in a predicament.

00:53:39And that predicament is, I mean, she showed up here in October 2024 at Halloween Avenue,

00:53:44highly touted to be one of the best.

00:53:46I mean, she should have won a championship by now, but she's friendship.

00:53:51I think that's what it's all about.

00:53:52Well, did you not see her ripped Soul's name off Soul's locker?

00:53:56Exactly.

00:53:57Exactly. It's about Zarya right there. Let that beast out.

00:54:15We're set for this one-on-one matchup as our women take center stage here on NXT.

00:54:23And it's not only about who's going to win this matchup.

00:54:27The other question is who's going to build some momentum as NXT hits the road this weekend.

00:54:31Knoxville, Nashville, Birmingham, Alabama.

00:54:34Tickets are on sale now. Ticketmaster.com.

00:54:38Not going to miss NXT when we come to a city near you.

00:54:43But, Book, we are not alone on commentary.

00:54:47And it is not Ricky Sainz who is joining us.

00:54:49It is the women's North American champion, Izzy Dame.

00:54:53Press the damn button.

00:54:55We got Izzy Dame at the table, man.

00:54:59Come, stand up. Stand up, Victor.

00:55:01Stand up, stand up, stand up.

00:55:03Stand up.

00:55:04What are you standing up for?

00:55:05We got a job to do. The matchup has begun.

00:55:07I'm the champion.

00:55:08Well, Izzy, thanks for joining us, so to speak.

00:55:12As this matchup continuing and just getting underway.

00:55:15Let's see exactly what Thea Hale got right here.

00:55:17Well, Thea Hale looking for the Kimura early.

00:55:19Zarya just tossing her off.

00:55:21If she's a one-trick pony, you can't go to that this early in the matchup.

00:55:25Well, Thea Hale believes that she can win back the women's North American title, Izzy, that you hold.

00:55:30So the question to me, to you, is simple.

00:55:33Would you offer a one-on-one rematch to the former champion?

00:55:37A rematch?

00:55:38A rematch, yes.

00:55:39Do you know who you're talking to?

00:55:41Did you mistake me for Tatum Paxley?

00:55:43I'm not giving out rematches to anyone who asks.

00:55:45I'm not delusional.

00:55:46I mean, look at her.

00:55:47Please, have my back here.

00:55:47She's got an agent.

00:55:48I mean, she's got Sean Spears in her corner.

00:55:51She's got the GPS directing her exactly which roster.

00:55:55What the hell are you talking about?

00:55:56Well, it's not a one-on-one match, but I'd love to get your thoughts on the triple threat defense.

00:56:00You're going to have next week here live on NXT for the title that you're holding currently over your left shoulder.

00:56:06Yeah, and how unfair is that, Vic?

00:56:08I wake up, and all of a sudden, Ava pawns me off in a triple threat?

00:56:11Exactly.

00:56:12Someone else can get pinned, and I can lose my title.

00:56:14I mean, look, you have experience from this.

00:56:16Please tell me how that's fair.

00:56:17You know what?

00:56:17That's the one bad decision that Ava has made here as of late.

00:56:21She's been doing a great job, but that right there, I don't agree with her.

00:56:24I don't agree with her.

00:56:25Come on.

00:56:26The champion should have to defend her title, Brooke.

00:56:29Against a one-on-one competition that's bad, especially this early, into your championship run.

00:56:36You're not sure how to say it.

00:56:37Exactly.

00:56:38What?

00:56:39Oh, wait a minute.

00:56:40The champion manager of Thea Hale proving that she is a contender for a championship.

00:56:45She's, of course, part of the triple threat match for the Women's North American Championship.

00:56:50Thea Hale would love a one-on-one opportunity.

00:56:51But look, an opportunity is an opportunity again for the Kimora, tossed off by Zarya.

00:56:56But Booker, is Thea right?

00:56:58Friends come and go here in the WWE and in NXT.

00:57:02And maybe Zarya's learning the hard way.

00:57:04Thought about friends in this business.

00:57:05I've said that a thousand times.

00:57:07Well, Zarya not at 100%, but in control.

00:57:11Zarya has been in control of Thea Hale throughout this matchup.

00:57:18It's not just Booker and I at the desk.

00:57:20We're being joined by the Women's North American Champion.

00:57:22That being Izzy Dane.

00:57:24But what a big shot.

00:57:25To Thea Hale, the woman that Izzy defeated for the championship that she is currently holding.

00:57:31But, Izzy, you will defend that championship one week from tonight under triple threat rules here live on NXT.

00:57:38I like this.

00:57:38I like this right here.

00:57:39I like the body language of Zarya.

00:57:41I like the attitude.

00:57:42I'm talking about that thousand-year-old share.

00:57:45This is what Zarya needs if you want to, you know, get that zero off a record.

00:57:50Oh!

00:57:50And one championship's gold.

00:57:52But, Booker, remember the injury done to the arm at TNA to Zarya.

00:57:57What are you laughing at?

00:57:58Like, you like what you're seeing from Thea Hale?

00:58:00Well, Thea Hale pulling a new play out.

00:58:03Zarya's not in 100%.

00:58:05We've seen that for several weeks.

00:58:07We've never heard of 100%.

00:58:07She's cleared to go out here and compete.

00:58:10That's the only thing that matters.

00:58:12Let's not add any excuses or anything like that, Vic.

00:58:15Don't do that.

00:58:16Don't do that.

00:58:16You would agree that that arm now is a little bit softer for Pasta Daphneora to get locked in.

00:58:22She's compromised.

00:58:23She's got a target on that shoulder.

00:58:25And the question is, can Thea Hale go out here and take advantage of her?

00:58:29Can she lock in that Kimura and get this thing done?

00:58:33Can she do it?

00:58:33That's the question.

00:58:34Well, Thea right now looking for an exploder.

00:58:36And she'll have the strength.

00:58:37Too much power.

00:58:38It gets countered quickly.

00:58:39And Izzy getting a first-hand look at Thea Hale.

00:58:42And, oof, see this combination offense.

00:58:44I know your mind is going with so many different things for what's going to take place next week.

00:58:49But into the cover to build momentum.

00:58:52And a kick out.

00:58:53Zarya just getting that shoulder up.

00:58:56What a matchup this has been.

00:58:58What a night it has been.

00:58:59Still one qualifier still to come.

00:59:02The last man that will join the championship that hangs high above the ring.

00:59:08And it's time to look at tonight's NXT recap presented by Progressive.

00:59:14Rolling right through.

00:59:15And right now Thea Hale is feeling it.

00:59:18But Thea doesn't see.

00:59:20Rising from the ashes was Zarya.

00:59:24Big belly-to-back suplex.

00:59:26And I know you were saying, oh, God, you saw what was about to happen.

00:59:29You actually feel bad for Thea Hale?

00:59:31No.

00:59:31Gosh, no.

00:59:33Don't get it twisted.

00:59:34There's that.

00:59:34Oh, there's a counter.

00:59:35And there it is looking for the submission one more time.

00:59:37It's Thea.

00:59:38Thea right now trying to transition into a front face like did so.

00:59:41But I believe she's trying to book her to get to that Kimora.

00:59:43With Thea Hale right now, she's doing everything she possibly can to get this face like she's got it locked.

00:59:48She's got it locked, Thea, man.

00:59:50That Kimora is cinched in right now.

00:59:53And the Kimora cinched in deep.

00:59:55Izzy, you could be looking into your future in one week.

00:59:59Just saying.

01:00:01The Kimora with the power of Zarya.

01:00:05Overpowering.

01:00:06Bam.

01:00:07And that's why Zarya is a game changer.

01:00:09You ain't jogging right there.

01:00:11Zarya's looking to change the whole name of the game by getting a win right here.

01:00:15Moving up the rankings, man.

01:00:17Talking about impressing the suits.

01:00:19Oh, wow.

01:00:19Big DDT just countered from Thea Hale.

01:00:23Thea right now trying to get back into this matchup.

01:00:25Oh, so I got to ask you, Izzy, I got to get your thoughts on someone like Zaryu.

01:00:29Go!

01:00:30Go!

01:00:31What the hell?

01:00:33What the hell?

01:00:34What the hell, Big?

01:00:36Our desk is becoming destroyed right now.

01:00:41Izzy hightailing it out of here.

01:00:43Tantum ran right over our heads.

01:00:46Back in the ring.

01:00:47Thea from behind.

01:00:48Rolling through.

01:00:49Thea did it.

01:00:51Thea with a huge win.

01:00:52There's the winner, Thea Hale.

01:00:58What the hell just happened?

01:01:00Wow.

01:01:01Thea Hale just stole one.

01:01:03That's what happened.

01:01:06Thea with a victory.

01:01:09And you know, if Sol Ruka would have been here, she would have been able to maybe help navigate what was going on.

01:01:15Help.

01:01:16We don't need that kind of talk, man.

01:01:18We don't need that.

01:01:19I got to go back.

01:01:23I mean, this was the kid I...

01:01:25Tantum Paxson literally ran right behind us on this safety barricade to wipe out Izzy Dame.

01:01:31Tantum would run Izzy all the way to the back.

01:01:33Zarya would be distracted.

01:01:35And then Thea Hale would pick up a huge win.

01:01:38Because next week, Thea has an opportunity to regain her women's North American title in a triple threat match against the champion we saw sitting here ringside.

01:01:52Now what?

01:01:55Wait a minute.

01:01:57Influence.

01:01:58But why?

01:01:58For what reason?

01:01:59Fatal influence is in the handoff.

01:02:03Lainey Reed, Balan Handley, the women's speed champion.

01:02:09It's about 25 degrees outside, and it's getting hot up in this world of Dazz Man.

01:02:18Thea said, sorry, I got your back.

01:02:20And Zarya just dropped Thea for what?

01:02:23Friends.

01:02:24Friends, man.

01:02:26Well, that may be the best decision those two have ever made.

01:02:39Zarya no mood to play games here tonight.

01:02:44But as I mentioned, there's one more qualifier still to come.

01:02:48There is Keanu Carver.

01:02:49This match presented by Progressive.

01:02:52Carver, Chase, who heads the NXT Championship ladder match.

01:02:56Next, live.

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01:03:30What did you think of our match last week, Charles?

01:03:37You're going to be shocked to hear me say this, but I was impressed.

01:03:40Yeah?

01:03:41Yeah, except for the ending when you guys didn't win.

01:03:43You guys lost.

01:03:44Why do you have to do that?

01:03:46What, do what?

01:03:46Tell the truth.

01:03:47No, be a negative Nancy or yes, a negative Charles.

01:03:50I mean, either way, we didn't get pinned.

01:03:52And if a few more things would have gone our way, we would be the ones with the TNA Knockouts tag team title match.

01:03:58Whatever you got.

01:03:58Right, Kendall.

01:04:01Kendall.

01:04:01Right, Kendall.

01:04:02I'm right, Kendall.

01:04:03Yeah, yeah.

01:04:03Right, right, right, right.

01:04:05Sorry, I'm in my own world.

01:04:06What, about last week?

01:04:07No, I mean, what's done is done.

01:04:09Solo and Zarya earned their title match, but...

01:04:12I still think I can beat Jaycee Jane for the NXT Women's Championship.

01:04:16You know?

01:04:17I've got something we can all agree on here.

01:04:19Sorry to interrupt.

01:04:20Charlie, can we pull you for a chat?

01:04:22Look, I want to find you, though.

01:04:23I think I'm going to go with you.

01:04:26She's going to leave me here.

01:04:29Let's face it, Charlie.

01:04:31You're one of us.

01:04:33I'm sorry, what do you mean?

01:04:36I don't know what they mean, either, but there's the NXT Championship.

01:04:38Who will be the final man to qualify for next week's NXT Championship ladder match?

01:04:45The following contest is the NXT Championship ladder match qualifier!

01:04:56Introducing first, representing Chase University, weighing in at 222 pounds, Andre Chase!

01:05:03Look, I hate to even ask this, but can Andre Chase survive?

01:05:10A lot of pressure.

01:05:11Can he qualify?

01:05:12A lot of pressure on Andre Chase tonight.

01:05:16Let's see if he can just go out here, mount some kind of offense, and perhaps get this thing done.

01:05:22Well, this is the final ladder match qualifier for next week.

01:05:28Damn!

01:05:29And his opponent, from Washington, D.C., weighing in at 295 pounds, Keanu Carver!

01:05:57There's a lot of individuals in the locker room that are scared of this match.

01:06:04For Carver, it's his first official match since signing his NXT contract from a ball.

01:06:11And what an opportunity this is.

01:06:14You've got to wonder what Booker is going through the mind of Andre Chase, as you can see, not at 100%,

01:06:19wearing some protection over his nose.

01:06:21Kind of like Mike Tyson, you know.

01:06:23Oh, man.

01:06:23That Mike Tyson, that guys lose the match before it even gets started just because of the intimidation factor from a guy like Keanu Carver.

01:06:31This guy feels like he's going to bully his way to the top.

01:06:35And I really think, you know, that's truly his mindset as far as his business goes.

01:06:40Well, it could be a career-defining moment for one of these.

01:06:42Next week here on NXT, nasty landing for Andre Chase, and a career could end on Saturday at the Royal Rumble.

01:06:52Gunther Stiles.

01:06:53Gunther, of course, ended your career at the Royal Rumble.

01:06:56Oh, man.

01:06:56Stay focused here.

01:06:58Stay focused.

01:06:59Gunther did not end my career.

01:07:01He eliminated me from the Royal Rumble.

01:07:03Okay?

01:07:04Just say it like that.

01:07:05Eliminated yourself, and Andre Chase, as you mentioned, might have eliminated himself before this match began, and for good reason.

01:07:10Carver just pushing that man's broken face up against the steel.

01:07:15That's the nasty attitude that this nearly 300-pound man, straightforward, aggressive nature, athlete, possesses.

01:07:23This guy's not thinking about the rules or anything like that.

01:07:25He's not thinking about bending the rules or even breaking the rules.

01:07:28And it's not even about that.

01:07:30I don't even know if it's about the win or more than the point out here and hurting somebody, bringing major, major pain to an individual.

01:07:40Because right now, Mr. Chase hadn't even got out of the block.

01:07:43First time I called him, you called him Mr. Chase, so I know you feel some sympathy for the man.

01:07:47And when you get back to Carver, was a defensive tackle in college at Temple University.

01:07:52A physical powerhouse who has to be the favorite, I mean has to be the favorite, if he qualifies for this ladder man.

01:07:59Can you imagine this man being able to legally swing metal ladders around at the opposition?

01:08:08All right, I'm going to tell you right now, I wouldn't want to be one of the competitors in a matchup with a guy like this because, like I say.

01:08:14Off the suplex into the cover to qualify and chase shoulder up.

01:08:17Because he's like a mad dog, man.

01:08:19Right now, he's just wide open as far as going out there and trying to not just beat your opponent, but trying to maim your opponent, trying to hurt your opponent.

01:08:27That's not what this bitch is all about, Vic.

01:08:30It truly isn't.

01:08:31I talk about a man who, as I said, nearly 300 pounds.

01:08:34He also stands nearly 6'4".

01:08:37Obviously a physical presence, but he's being outsmarted right now by Andre Chase.

01:08:42And Chase, he's going to have to use that brain power if he wants to win.

01:08:46That was very, very smart.

01:08:47He's the dean, right?

01:08:48He's the dean of Chase.

01:08:49We're not getting into this.

01:08:50It's too late into the matchup.

01:08:51And right now, we're trying to figure out who's going to qualify, who's not going to have a chance.

01:08:55I'm serious.

01:08:55Somebody's serious.

01:08:56It is his college.

01:08:57He's the dean, the president, as you said, the CEO once upon a time.

01:09:01But he got caught trying to counter for that Russian leg sweep.

01:09:04And Carver having none of it.

01:09:05Big punch there by Keanu Carver.

01:09:08And you've got to wonder, too, Andre Chase is focused on this match because he wasn't too happy with Dixon and Connors earlier.

01:09:15Looking for maybe that D.

01:09:16And he hit it.

01:09:18Tornado style.

01:09:19He's a man.

01:09:20He is a man.

01:09:22Former two-time NXT Tag Team Champion.

01:09:24And he is a man.

01:09:25And right now, he's rocked.

01:09:26Carver is a man.

01:09:27But he's down.

01:09:28He's not a machine.

01:09:29But he also is not a qualifier just yet if you're Andre Chase continuing this fight.

01:09:35And right now, Booker, when Carver gets too close to me, I get scarce.

01:09:39And Carver right now taking it to Andre Chase.

01:09:42And, whoa, wow, man.

01:09:46And it was Chase Booker.

01:09:48It was Chase who was the aggressor.

01:09:49I like it.

01:09:51Andre Chase.

01:09:52This is where Andre Chase has to go if he wants to.

01:09:54And he, come on, get a victory in this match over Keanu Carver.

01:09:57And how big of a victory would that be, Vic?

01:10:00But he's rising from the ashes.

01:10:03Holy hell.

01:10:04Oh, my word.

01:10:10God, man.

01:10:12My God.

01:10:13What the?

01:10:15Andre Chase just decimated.

01:10:18And that's what Carver does.

01:10:20He decimates the field.

01:10:23Carver plants Chase.

01:10:24And Carver carves up his first victim.

01:10:31Here is your winner, Keanu Carver.

01:10:37And that's one.

01:10:38Imagine what this man is going to do to the field next week when that NXT title is on the line.

01:10:45When you have to take out a 20-foot ladder and climb it.

01:10:48What do you got to be the first one to retrieve it?

01:10:54Look at this.

01:10:56I mean, this was unreal.

01:10:58The table had no game.

01:11:00Chase's body bounced and it bounced again.

01:11:05Innovative, powerful, impactful offense from Keanu Carver.

01:11:10And Carver is now just one win away from being the NXT champion.

01:11:17And it looks like he ain't done.

01:11:20Carter's not over.

01:11:27Oh, man.

01:11:29That exposed turnbuckle already into the broken face of Andre Chase.

01:11:34He's about to wreck it.

01:11:34We need some help.

01:11:35He's about to wreck it, Vic.

01:11:37This man is out of control.

01:11:39Mike, go.

01:11:40No, no.

01:11:41No, no.

01:11:44Chase, you hit.

01:11:46Chase, you hit.

01:11:47Chase, you hit.

01:11:48Chase, you hit.

01:11:51Get away.

01:11:52Get away.

01:11:53Get away.

01:11:53We got medical out here.

01:11:54Let's talk about what's going to take place next week.

01:11:58Get away.

01:11:59Get away.

01:12:00As our medical team is on, we're going to get an Andre Chase.

01:12:02Can we please get to next week?

01:12:05Because the field is set.

01:12:07And, and it's an and, if Joe Hendry is medically cleared to compete,

01:12:11the NXT title will hang above the ring.

01:12:13Who will climb?

01:12:14Who will retrieve?

01:12:16Who will be the NXT champion?

01:12:21Trying to refocus after what we just saw, but we also have another title on the line.

01:12:25Will Zah Ruka capture gold?

01:12:27As the challenge will be against the champions, the elegance brand for the TNA Knockouts Tag Titles.

01:12:34One other TNA championship across the line here in NXT.

01:12:39For the first time since his return, Tony D'Angelo will explain his actions.

01:12:43It happens live next Tuesday right here on NXT.

01:12:48And as we've talked about tonight, the NXT women's North American title will be defended via Hale, Lola Vice, and Izzy Dane.

01:12:57Three women, one title.

01:12:59Who leaves with it next week on NXT?

01:13:02I can't believe what we just witnessed.

01:13:06I'm stunned.

01:13:07I'm a little bit shook.

01:13:08I'm a little bit tongue-tied for good reason.

01:13:10This is an uncalled for.

01:13:12Uncalled for, unbelievable scene.

01:13:14Uncalled for.

01:13:15All because of one man.

01:13:18Wow.

01:13:18Y'all really thought that cornball teacher was going to stop me?

01:13:22I'm not going to hold you.

01:13:23I'm going to pack everybody in that ladder matchup.

01:13:26And if anybody got something to say about it, come see about me.

01:13:30Wow.

01:13:31Come see about me.

01:13:32Keep out you.

01:13:34Keep out you.

01:13:35I don't even need a ladder.

01:13:37This is going to be awesome.

01:13:38Woo-hoo!

01:13:41Man, screw this.

01:13:42I'm going to get my own ladder.

01:13:49Time for tonight's NXT Spotlight, presented by Progressive.

01:13:56The NXT Championship.

01:13:59A beacon of light that has forged legacies for promising young athletes

01:14:05and has carved out an illustrious history, giving us moments we remember.

01:14:11Shitsuke has done it!

01:14:12We got a new champion here!

01:14:14New Megatron!

01:14:15Finn Balor, the prince, has taken over his kingdom!

01:14:18The champion has done it!

01:14:21From ultimate underdog!

01:14:23To top dog!

01:14:24And standards we strive to uphold.

01:14:28For over a decade, some of the most revered NXT superstars have claimed this prestigious honor.

01:14:37Who will be next to join that list?

01:14:52These men have earned their shot, but have more steps yet to take.

01:14:57Whoever climbs that ladder and pulls this championship down will become the new NXT champion.

01:15:04I cannot wait to see who is going to make this moment their own.

01:15:09We truly are in the year of opportunity.

01:15:12Who will be the man that steps up?

01:15:15Who will be the next face of NXT?

01:15:22A million dollars from now.

01:15:23I will remember you.

01:15:25A million dollars from now.

01:15:28I will remember you.

01:15:28Keanu, man.

01:15:30A million dollars from now.

01:15:31What you just did to Mr. Chase right there, that might scare some people.

01:15:36Not me, though.

01:15:39That just made me more pumped up.

01:15:41That sound, bones snapping like twigs in the woods.

01:15:44I like that.

01:15:46And if you think about it, a lot of matches are really perfect for me.

01:15:49You got all that physical carnage and brutality, but you also got to use your head.

01:15:54No way to climb the ladder.

01:15:56How high to go.

01:15:57What angle to put it at.

01:15:58Hey, you're going to lose a few more tees, you keep doing all that yapping.

01:16:01Yeah?

01:16:04Dropping bodies been a dark state blueprint, and don't nobody do it better.

01:16:09We done taking care of the old guard who said I wasn't ready.

01:16:13So if y'all think you're going to jump me in line for that title, you must be at your damn mind.

01:16:18Oh, but that's just it, Dion.

01:16:21What if I am?

01:16:22I mean, I know I'm the new guy, but I mean, I've been busting my tail.

01:16:29I mean, I've been doing crazy stuff night after night just hoping for an opportunity, and now here I am.

01:16:34I got nothing to lose.

01:16:39This is the biggest opportunity of my life.

01:16:43And in that ladder match, Shawn Legacy can be a little bit crazy, can be a little bit reckless.

01:16:50And that is exactly why your dumbass is going to choke.

01:16:55Listen, listen, listen.

01:16:57Here's the thing.

01:17:01I can be the human highlight reel.

01:17:04No problem.

01:17:04But unlike you, I'm calculated.

01:17:09I didn't even have to break a sweat to get into this match.

01:17:13So next week, I'm going to put myself on the map.

01:17:18And of course, after I win, I'll remember to pour one out for Joe.

01:17:21The guy I was supposed to compete against tonight, who had a very unfortunate, untimely injury.

01:17:34But the good news for each of you is that all of you will be able to say you were a part of history.

01:17:40All of you will be able to say you watched Jackson Drake climb that ladder and become the youngest double champion in this company's history.

01:17:54This is the revolution.

01:17:56Well, there, of course, the missing competitor for the NXT championship ladder match.

01:18:16And as he said, he brought his own ladder, Booker.

01:18:21He's money, doll.

01:18:23Ricky Sates.

01:18:24Let me let you know something.

01:18:27The view from up here is absolutely beautiful.

01:18:31But as I look down on all of you guys, it dawns on me that I see a lot of potential.

01:18:37I see a lot of future champions.

01:18:40But simply put, you guys are the seeds that have not sprouted yet.

01:18:45And, well, I am simply the rose that has come up from this concrete jungle known as NXT.

01:18:52And that is why I, Absolute Ricky Sates, is absolutely built to be the two-time NXT champion.

01:19:02I'm not going to hold you.

01:19:05Y'all doing way too much talking.

01:19:07And to be honest, we really don't got to wait until next week.

01:19:10Here we go, here we go, here we go.

01:19:15Compostable elements, as we say, exploding.

01:19:18And this is just a taste of what we're going to see next week.

01:19:21All these men flying through all this chaos.

01:19:25This appetizer, this appetizer, I'm ready for that main course, y'all, I'm ready.

01:19:31Well, it's going to be next week when all these men compete in a ladder match to climb up, to retrieve that title.

01:19:39And look who's standing, but standing no longer.

01:19:42And we should remind everybody that you see the field, but there's one man who, if cleared to compete, Joe Hendry will be.

01:19:50Oh, he's back.

01:19:56He's here.

01:19:59He's here, he's not at 100%, but he's focused on becoming the NXT champion.

01:20:09Do you believe, book?

01:20:11Because look at Joe Hendry with a quick standing ovation.

01:20:20And we all could, oh my word.

01:20:38Carver.

01:20:40Big mistake.

01:20:42And Carver again, just like when we first saw him, decimated the field.

01:20:48Wiped everybody out and is the only one standing.

01:20:55Well, book, it's a huge Tuesday.

01:21:17And let's talk about what's going to happen next week.

01:21:20You just saw everybody out here.

01:21:23These men all have a golden opportunity.

01:21:25Who will climb the ladder?

01:21:26Who will retrieve the title?

01:21:28NXT championship ladder match.

01:21:30It's live.

01:21:31It takes place next Tuesday right here on NXT.

01:21:35But that's not the only championship that will be defended.

01:21:39Because the TNA knockouts, tag team titles will also be defended.

01:21:43There you see the champions, the elegance brand on the left, on the right.

01:21:47A team that, well, maybe aren't 100% after everything we saw earlier tonight.

01:21:53Everything we've heard from Zarya.

01:21:55Zaruca.

01:21:55Can they capture TNA tag team gold?

01:21:59We find out next Tuesday here on NXT.

01:22:03Tony D'Angelo will be here.

01:22:05We heard him for just a moment.

01:22:07With Ava, next week, Tony D'Angelo will explain his actions and everything that has gone through his mind to all of us.

01:22:14It happens live next Tuesday on NXT.

01:22:17When it comes to the championship, there's a triple threat for the NXT Women's North American title.

01:22:22Izzy does not have to be pinned or submitted.

01:22:25She has had to be factored in the decision to lose her championship.

01:22:28That takes place next Tuesday.

01:22:30And then it all comes back to what happens this weekend as NXT comes to you live.

01:22:36Knoxville, Nashville, Birmingham.

01:22:38Tickets on sale.

01:22:39Ticketmaster.com.

01:22:41But the question we have is who will be the last one standing with the title?

01:22:47Who will climb the ladder of success?

01:22:50Carver has talked a big game.

01:22:53He has decimated the field more than once.

01:22:56And next week, who will climb the ladder?

01:22:59Who will be the first to retrieve the title?

01:23:01But most importantly, who will be the one who will lead this new era as champion here in NXT?

WWE NXT - Season 20 - Episode 04: The participants for next week's NXT Ladder Match Championship face off in the ring

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