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00:14Tatum said a victory tonight book would be more satisfied than any other in her career.
00:26You have to agree with her on that one for everything she's been put through by Izzy Damian Culley.
00:33Wow, I mean, to me it's hard to believe that, I mean, after winning the NXT Championship,
00:39it seemed like that would have been the greatest triumph, the greatest moment in her career,
00:44and now she thinks this match, this match against Izzy Damian,
00:47someone who tried so hard to guide her in the right direction,
00:52someone who tried to give her that expert toodlitz to get her to the next, I can't believe you.
01:00But there is pain bringing you the light.
01:20A blink by Sean Spears, Nico Vance, the culling, here comes the champion.
01:26And I'm pretty sure I know how you're going to answer this, but we've seen the interviews,
01:31we've seen the interaction, we've seen the frustration.
01:33Do you get a sense of fear anywhere inside Izzy Damian?
01:40Of course not.
01:42Of course not?
01:43Let me tell you something.
01:44She's not fearful?
01:45Let me tell you, fearful of...
01:47Tatum Paxson?
01:48No, let me tell you something.
01:50Izzy Damian is the one who put this thing together, huh?
01:54Izzy Damian, she's the top, Brady, of this whole damn thing.
01:58Man, come on.
01:59Well, we are set for a championship clash between two former friends, two former partners.
02:07Let's go up to our ring announcer, Mike Rome.
02:10The following contest scheduled for one fall is for the NXT Women's North American Championship.
02:23Introducing the challenger from Dallas, Texas, Tatum Paxson!
02:33And her opponent, representing the culling, she is the NXT Women's North American Champion, Izzy Damian!
02:55Well, in this matchup, Tatum Paxson can become the second woman to hold the NXT Women's and Women's North American
03:03titles.
03:04The other is the current Women's World Champion, Stephanie Bacare.
03:10It's a pretty good company to be in, is it not?
03:12It is.
03:12Can we at least agree on that?
03:13It would be, yes.
03:14It would be.
03:23And, whoa, Izzy, she's looking around, and Tatum jumping right on the champion, and the challenger wasting no time.
03:31And in the past, we've seen her eliminate those like Nico Vance and Shawn Spears in the past.
03:36Those two men on the outside do not scare her, and that could be a big point in this matchup,
03:42is she will have no fear.
03:43It's not about, it's not about that big, it's about being overzealous right now.
03:48Look at Tatum Paxson right now, she's gonna run into something, she's gonna run into something big,
03:53thinking like this right here, trust me on that.
03:55Oh, with this combination of offense caught up by that drop.
03:59She's looking great, she's looking great right now.
04:00And I'll give you your point, someone in a high profile matchup like this can run out of gas quicker
04:07than the other.
04:07They could go too much too soon, is that what you're trying to get to here?
04:10You gotta have a temper, whatever pace, you know, control the stamina in a matchup like this.
04:15And right now, Tatum Paxson, she's out of the game.
04:17I'm talking about, whoa, we're about a minute into this matchup right now, and she's sweating.
04:22She's sweating, she's breathing heavy already.
04:24And the topic of the women's division.
04:27Oh, yeah!
04:28Interim General Manager Robert Stone has an announcement tonight regarding the NXT women's title that,
04:34yes, you are right, Tatum Paxson has worn in the past.
04:37And she was wearing the championship, she was the champion.
04:40But remind me, who cost her that title?
04:43What are you talking about?
04:43I'll answer it.
04:44Is your name and the rest of Cully cost you that title?
04:46Can I answer that?
04:47She called herself that championship victory.
04:50I don't believe it.
04:50If she's champion, listen to her car.
04:52If she's champion, listen to her car.
04:53If she can't even take her, she's definitely gonna go.
04:55Holy hell.
04:56You got that kick, that kick.
04:58Big kick from Tatum.
04:59Referee right now continuing to the count.
05:02Gets up to eight, almost had nine.
05:04Again, Tatum Paxson can only win the championship.
05:07They cost submission.
05:08Big Allen's Cup to center.
05:09We're not gonna near fall.
05:11Tatum does only victory over Izzy Dame at New Year's Evil.
05:15Let's remember though, it was Izzy who would beat Tatum and the rest of the locker to answer Theo Hale's
05:20open challenge.
05:21We obviously know who got the last lap that night.
05:24I'm not taking anything away from Tatum Paxson.
05:26I've said it many, many times.
05:28Tatum Paxson's a hell of a talent.
05:30If she could just get her head on straight.
05:33If she could get her mind right, Vic.
05:35She could be a hell of a talent.
05:36Look at her cemetery drive, it was countered.
05:38And Izzy Dame trying to turn this thing right around and got countered.
05:42DDT inside the cradle.
05:44Nice combination.
05:45That was nice.
05:46Another near fall.
05:47Going right around, shoulders down one more time.
05:49Another near fall in this matchup.
05:51But there's absolutely no way you believe that Tatum has robbed all her friends like Izzy insinuates.
05:57Well, Lyra Valkyrie, she's not accepting any phone calls.
06:02How do you know?
06:03Izzy Dame, she's not accepting any phone calls.
06:06That one I'll give you credit for.
06:07Sean Spears, he's not accepting any phone calls.
06:11I mean, that's my point.
06:12That's my point right there.
06:14Nobody, I mean nobody, it's not about friendship thing.
06:16How many times do I have to say it?
06:18It's about checks and championships.
06:19And until, and until Tatum actually understand that, she's gonna have a hard, hard roll around.
06:26Trust me.
06:26She was a champion at one point.
06:28She was collecting those champions.
06:29And why, why she's not champion right now?
06:32Because she didn't listen.
06:33Because the calling calls for the title.
06:34Because she didn't listen to the color.
06:36The color, the color, the color, we're trying to make sure she held on to the, that's a hell of
06:41a commodity that championship fit.
06:43A lot of money goes with it.
06:45That was a hell of a boot.
06:47And Izzy Dame said on Tuesday, all she sees.
06:50Yes!
06:51When she looks at Tatum Paxley as the same broken, lost, naive girl who lives in the Dallas.
06:58I'm sure you see it the same way.
07:00No, no, I'm not saying, I'm not gonna sit here and say that.
07:02What's, what's not true about that?
07:04What's not true about that?
07:05Tatum Paxley, like I said, is a hell of a talent.
07:07Tatum Paxley could be still champion right now.
07:10But she wanted to give everybody a title jack.
07:13She wanted to play with that title jack.
07:15Like it was one of those fragile little dolls that she's doing.
07:18Hey man, this is business day.
07:26NXT Universe been firing up all night.
07:27You gotta be careful what you say.
07:29Because Tatum might make one of those Booker T-dolls.
07:31And all of a sudden, I'm not gonna have a broadcast.
07:32I'm not thinking about being cursed or anything like that.
07:35Right, no, Dan Housen will come down here and curse you and keep it up.
07:38Take a few phone calls.
07:40Tatum did nothing, Booker, but be kind.
07:43Is he in the cunning?
07:44Use that against her.
07:46Can you see it that way?
07:47What are you laughing for?
07:49How many champions in this business, you know they are.
07:53Behind, shoulders down.
07:54It's not about being kind.
07:55It's about going out there showing how good you are in the middle of that read.
07:58Crucifixion, crucifixion.
08:00You're good.
08:00Oh, so close.
08:02He's talking about being kind.
08:03He's talking about doing it the right way.
08:04How about Tatum wanting to be a fighting champion like AJ Lee wants today
08:08with the Women's Intercontinental title?
08:09You ask your question.
08:10Do you think Tatum Patrick is gonna win this match right here
08:13against Izzy Day being kind?
08:15No.
08:16Okay.
08:16Okay, you just answered your question.
08:18I don't think so.
08:18I think she's gonna have to find a different route and unleash into the cover
08:22as the champion to retain in the kickout.
08:24But again, let's not forget, Izzy cost Tatum a Women's World Title.
08:28You've already answered the why.
08:29The why to me is because Tatum didn't agree with Izzy's championship mentality.
08:35No, no, it wasn't just Izzy.
08:35It was the color.
08:36She was a part of the group, man.
08:38She was a part of the group.
08:39And a part of the group just like any football team.
08:41Everybody got a position to play.
08:43She didn't play a role.
08:44She didn't play a position.
08:45That's why she got kicked out.
08:47All right, Vic.
08:47That's why she got kicked out.
08:48Isn't the champion the one who makes the rules?
08:50No.
08:50Everyone with the goal has the power.
08:52Not in that situation.
08:53You're dealing with someone who has the lack of the capacity to actually make those
08:57decisions, okay?
08:58Okay?
08:59O'Shawn Spears on the outside is the GPS, as you put it.
09:03Nico Vance, the X Factor, a variable that no one can prepare for.
09:08There it is.
09:08Who do you think gonna make the right decisions?
09:10GPS?
09:10He's gonna get you there.
09:11He's gonna take you there.
09:12NXT Universe trying to rally the challenger.
09:15Tatum Paxley trying to counter.
09:17And she's got her own version of the abdominal stretch.
09:21And just getting overpowered by Izzy Dane.
09:24Big power there by Izzy Dane.
09:27And Izzy once again.
09:28This time Tatum puts on the brakes and able to counter.
09:31And these two do know each other very well.
09:34Former partners, former friends we've talked about.
09:36What is it gonna take for the other to put their friend down?
09:40To put their former partner down?
09:42Are we gonna see a new wrinkle in someone's playbook?
09:44You know, I don't know.
09:45But what I do know is right now we're seeing two ladies go one-on-one.
09:48Oh, knees got up.
09:51And the best one is gonna win.
09:52That's what it's all about.
09:54Oh, yeah.
09:55Izzy had it scouted and what a backbreaker.
09:58Follows it up with that big senton.
10:00Into the cover.
10:02Here we go.
10:02This could be it to retain.
10:03And Tatum Paxley again able to kick out.
10:07But this is a new wrinkle.
10:08Tatum Paxley staying right down.
10:10And Izzy Dam is staying right on top of Tatum.
10:13Looking for this Boston trap.
10:14Trying to turn it, child.
10:15You just turn it.
10:16Here we go.
10:17Here we go.
10:18One step.
10:19I don't think the cameras picked it up.
10:20But it's Shawn Spears on the outside who is yelling at Izzy turn and telling her how to do it.
10:24The GPS as you call him right there is screaming at Tatum.
10:28If Izzy Dam could have got that right leg over the head right there, this match would be over.
10:31She would have the right position, the right torque on the body, but this thing would be over there.
10:36Look at the body bent of Tatum Paxley.
10:43Trying to feed off the energy, trying to get herself back.
10:46And able to wrinkle with a little bit of that pressure.
10:48Holding onto that right knee for a moment.
10:50Ooh.
10:52That's one way to get out of the submission.
10:54And when we talk about Izzy Dame.
10:56Come on.
10:57Who just got caught and rolling right through.
11:00And now it's Tatum with the Boston crown.
11:04Is Izzy gonna tap?
11:06Not out, Joe.
11:07Heaven out, Joe.
11:08Have a lot to get.
11:09And is he able to get to that bottom rope to break the hold?
11:13And the back and forth between these two women and Tatum has to spill to the outside.
11:18A little bit of separation created.
11:20There's no doubt that Izzy Dame right now is enjoying the most dominant stretch of the world.
11:24She's been enjoying her career.
11:25Izzy's looking good.
11:26Izzy's worked so hard, Vic.
11:27She's worked so hard to get to this position to become champion here at NXT.
11:32You gotta give her a lot of credit for that.
11:35Our official has his hands full telling Russ McCulley to move back, both women,
11:39back into the ring.
11:40And this, to be fair, has been pretty evenly matched throughout.
11:44Big super kick under the jaw.
11:47And this could be that moment for the challenger.
11:51Tatum trying to rise up.
11:55And now Paxley firing back.
11:57She's taking Izzy's best shot.
11:59And now she is starting to weather that storm, create her own offense.
12:02Another big kick.
12:03Right into that German suplex.
12:08And you know what?
12:09You can say no friends, but Tatum has a lot of friends here tonight in Orlando.
12:14All of the NXT universe.
12:17Nice step up in Segura.
12:19That was really, really nice right there.
12:21And it's all the love and the admiration of those people.
12:24Whoa!
12:25And it's fueling the drive for Paxley to become champ.
12:31Izzy's right shoulder just getting off the mat and a flurry of offense from Izzy Dane.
12:38And she came a half second from winning a women's North American title.
12:44So close.
12:45I don't know what that move is called, but it was somewhat of a modified hangover.
12:50You used to do that from Harlem.
12:52Beautifully executed.
12:53Beautifully executed.
12:54Beautifully.
12:54As a matter of fact, when you executed, I believe you used to go to the top rope.
12:58Maybe you would take a mistake right now.
13:00Oh, yeah.
13:03Oh, yeah.
13:04Oh, nice length.
13:05That 450 took a little bit too much time.
13:10And again, Izzy able to counter.
13:13Wasting way too much time right now if Izzy could pull off this superplex from the top rope.
13:18Here we go.
13:22Jock in for position.
13:24And Tatum able to fight free.
13:27Deep down somewhere Izzy Dane truly believes that Tatum needed her to thrive.
13:32She didn't.
13:33She just needed to believe in herself.
13:35Wow.
13:36And the roll through.
13:37Izzy back up and bam, a drop kick.
13:39Falling right into the cover.
13:41Very quickly.
13:42Counting an air fall.
13:42Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
13:47Can we get another look at this?
13:51Adjusting for the 450, bam.
13:53You see that count?
13:53Hold on, look at this.
13:55Three. That count.
13:56That was close.
13:58Take him, take him, take him, take him.
14:01And you heard Niko go, that was three.
14:07Just able to kick out at the last moment.
14:10Showing you the heart of a champion, but what sort of vengeful, vindictive thoughts I've said all night are boiling
14:20through the blood of both these women as we're in the deep waters of this championship match.
14:41These two women letting it all hang out.
14:44And a fight big.
14:48Huge connection.
14:49Izzy with a handful of hair.
14:51Pulling right back.
14:52Taylor.
14:53Taylor able to get that foot up for a moment.
14:54Answering back.
14:56What?
14:57That was Izzy's signature eye drive.
15:02Taylor going up.
15:04Again, both women who know each other.
15:06Can she connect from the tippy top 450?
15:10What a feeling this will be.
15:15How in the.
15:18I don't know if she got all of that landing.
15:20I thought maybe after that, that sky high ask.
15:24Taking a page from Izzy to capitalize with that 450.
15:30It's all about the women's North American title.
15:34It hangs in the balance.
15:36And this has lived up to the billing of the championship hype.
15:39Gotta give it to Tatum Backley right now.
15:41Looking for a cemetery drive.
15:43Second time.
15:43Didn't work out.
15:44Going right up.
15:45And whoof.
15:46Just able to hold on.
15:47Izzy turning right back around.
15:49Got caught one more time.
15:51Tatum trying to seek out anything and everything she can do.
15:55But on the outside again.
15:57Here's advanced who are calling the place.
16:00Opening the door.
16:01And Izzy trying to overpower.
16:04Wow.
16:04What a cutter.
16:06That's it.
16:06To retain.
16:07That could be it.
16:08Vengeance day.
16:12You know you have been in these situations as champion.
16:15When you've thrown the whole arsenal at your opponent.
16:18What would the.
16:19What advice would you have for Izzy right now.
16:21If she's trying to maybe get some from Sean Spears.
16:24I mean Izzy's definitely in a situation.
16:26In a situation right now where.
16:28This thing could have been over many many times.
16:31But this.
16:31This is what you gotta dig deep Vic.
16:33This is what you really gotta suck it up.
16:36That's what.
16:37That's what being a champion.
16:38Is truly all about man.
16:40There's a look of fear in the eyes of.
16:42Is it aim for a moment.
16:44Oh.
16:44Telegraphic got caught again by Tatum Paxley.
16:47Paxley.
16:48Right now.
16:49Looking to pounce.
16:51Up.
16:51Over.
16:52Whoa.
16:53With a powerbomb to the floor.
16:57And it's gonna be the referee's decision.
16:59If these two women can continue.
17:02Look at Spears.
17:03Holy shit.
17:04Holy shit.
17:05Holy shit.
17:06Holy shit.
17:07Holy shit.
17:07Holy shit.
17:07And the referee has started his count.
17:10Let's go, Randy.
17:12Two.
17:14Three.
17:16Neither woman right now really starting to move.
17:18Tatum I guess for a moment.
17:20But Tatum's got to get Izzy back into the ring.
17:22That's the only way she can win the title.
17:25Referee is at five.
17:26Come on.
17:26Referee's still counting.
17:31What's Spears doing?
17:32The referee's still counting.
17:34He's not doing anything.
17:35Referee's at eight.
17:36The referee's still counting.
17:37Tatum.
17:39Hit that.
17:41At the last possible second but no.
17:44Man.
17:45And that just opened the door to Izzy to slam it short.
17:55Izzy is stunned.
17:57Spears is shocked.
17:59Niko's about to go nuclear out here in front of us.
18:02NXT Universe rising.
18:12Izzy now, again trying to overpower, couldn't quite do it.
18:16Take down.
18:17Caught the leg.
18:18In the center ring and another near fall.
18:20Spears.
18:21Whoa.
18:22And Izzy works out Spears.
18:25Tatum from behind.
18:27Roller.
18:29Throat first goes.
18:30Ooh.
18:31Tatum.
18:32What the hell?
18:35Like a woman possessed.
18:37Wow.
18:38You gotta be kidding me.
18:39Izzy just gets dropped.
18:41And now she's gonna take it then.
18:43Cemetery Drive.
18:44One, two, three.
18:47Tatum gets the ultimate revenge tonight.
18:51Here's the winner of the new NXT Women's North American Champion,
19:02Tatum Paxley.
19:11Listen to this place, a standing ovation for the new Women's North American Champion.
19:26But Sean Spears did his best.
19:29So did Niko Vance to try to suck in Tatum Paxley.
19:33Almost provided the ultimate distraction.
19:35Not only for the count out, the referee got up to nine.
19:37And then the referee almost counted the three.
19:41Tatum Paxley though would show you the heart of a champion.
19:44She would counter yet again.
19:46Still couldn't get the job done.
19:48Sean Spears and Niko Vance kept sticking their nose where it didn't belong.
19:52And Tatum time and time again was able to overcome everything that was thrown to her.
19:58And then right here, like a doll come to life, possessed.
20:05Said it would be the most satisfying victory of her career.
20:10And that is what she had tonight at Dungeons Day.
20:17And among those that love her, admire her, the NXT Universe.
20:22Tatum Paxley celebrates.
20:24As Tatum once again is a champion in NXT.
20:31You know what book.
20:34It is what it is.
20:37It is what it is.
20:38It is what it is.
20:38It is what it is.
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