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00:04Then
00:12Now
00:21Forever
00:28Together
00:30Together
00:40Now
00:41Feel so energized
00:41We came for the prize
00:43Build this in a prize
00:45We stay on the rise
00:47Climb of their lungs, I'm in, I'm shoutin'
00:49Movin' their mouths, I'm movin' these mountains
00:51Stuck in the rain but never was drowning
00:52Feelin' the pain but never was down
00:54No water in the rain, I can hear you
00:58Ice hot in the rain, I can feel you
01:01I can't lose, I can't lose
01:04I'm coming in the rain, I can hear you
01:09Off the heels of Elimination Chamber
01:12Major championship opportunities were gained
01:14As we hit the final leg on the road to WrestleMania
01:17Welcome to Main Event
01:32The following contest is scheduled for one fall
01:35Introducing first, accompanied by Nathan Frazier
01:39Here's one half of Praxium
01:42From Madrid, Axia!
01:46Getting the action started tonight on YouTube
01:49With the superstars who had singles and tag team success in the WWE
01:52But still looking for his first WrestleMania moment
01:57As we welcome in, Blake Howard alongside the voice of NXT, Vic Joseph
02:01Big week here for NXT
02:03It was a huge week for NXT, it's been a huge week for a lot of superstars
02:06As you alluded to, we are on the road to WrestleMania
02:09Championship opportunities were gained
02:12Huge championship match though tomorrow on SmackDown
02:17It's a big week in the WWE
02:29It's a big week in the WWE
02:32And his opponent, from Stone Mountain, Georgia
02:36Playing in at 225 pounds
02:43Apollo Crews!
02:44He shifts gears with the former Intercontinental and United States Champion
02:49He's chiseled out of granite
02:50And he's looking for a spark on the road to WrestleMania
02:53He is, and I know Apollo is gonna end up watching this at some point
02:57And I don't mean this in a negative way
02:59But I think Apollo Crews has finally woken up
03:01I know he's had championship success
03:03He's had his WrestleMania moments
03:06But he doesn't come out here, he's not pandering, he's not smiling
03:09He knows that at this juncture of his career
03:11It's got to be about business
03:13Inside the squared circle
03:15And that is what I think the light switch has finally gone
03:18The light bulb has finally turned on for Apollo Crews
03:21Now it's about putting the right foot forward
03:23And starting to pick up some victories
03:25Which in turn, you'd be picking up momentum
03:27Huge opportunity for both these superstars to pick up some momentum
03:30And Vic, last Friday on SmackDown
03:32We saw both of these men quite curious to find out what was in the box
03:35They really did
03:36And we all found out what was in the box
03:38In Chicago at Elimination Chamber
03:40And unfortunately for Dirty Dominic Mysterio
03:43He found out the hard way, so to speak
03:46This past Monday on Raw
03:47Certainly shaking things up in the Intercontinental Championship Division
03:51To start off the week
03:53As Apollo Crews looks to control the pace right now
03:55And Vic, you talk about Apollo being back
03:57Does he seem all the way back since returning from injury?
03:59I think he's getting there
04:00And again, I don't want to take away from what the man has done in his career
04:03But this is someone who has started to have his eyes open, so to speak
04:07You're seeing more of a physical style
04:09You're seeing more of a...
04:11I don't want to say more action out of the man
04:14But he's not looking to the crowd
04:15He's not worried about his opponent
04:17He's worried about punishing the opposition
04:19He's worried about picking up the wind
04:20And that is what I think is the biggest thing for Apollo Crews
04:23Center turning
04:24See right there?
04:24Stepped out of the way
04:25Going right back in right now
04:27He's using his mind more than his muscle
04:29Always seems to have that cool demeanor
04:31Wonder how he always keeps that positive mental attitude in check
04:34As Axiom right now maybe stumbles a bit
04:36And there it is
04:37Typically if you go back through Apollo Crews' career
04:40He would have done all that
04:41And then he would have tried to hit a drop kick
04:43He would have tried to get an ooh and ah moment
04:44No, he ran Axiom over
04:46He right now what I call a de-cleater
04:49Think about football
04:50When a receiver comes over in the middle of the field
04:51That linebacker smacks him right in the mouth
04:53That is what Apollo Crews is changing since his return
04:56Looking laser focused right here as Axiom
04:58Trying to counter the offense
05:00Nice kick
05:01Right now of Apollo Crews
05:02We talked about at the top
05:04Axiom looking for his first Wrestlemania moment
05:06Of course a part of stand and deliver last year
05:08Didn't get the best results
05:10As Apollo creates some separation right here
05:12And again, you talk about Axiom wanting his moment
05:15Apollo Crews wants another Wrestlemania moment
05:19Again, yes, he has won championships on the grandest stage of them all
05:22But that just is what every superstar in the locker room
05:25Every superstar in NXT
05:27They drive
05:28It drives them to have that moment
05:30That is what they feed off of this time of the year
05:33And of course win that US championship
05:35Back at Wrestlemania 37
05:37As Apollo
05:38Sends Axiom there right to the turnbuckle
05:40See Axiom grab his left shoulder by the way
05:42I don't know if he came down awkwardly
05:44Or bounced off that turnbuckle
05:46That's something to watch for the rest of this matchup
05:47As Axiom now in a very prone position
05:49Look at the power and strength here of Apollo
05:54As Crews that blood rushing right to the head of Axiom
05:57You see the Wrestlemania sign in the background here
05:59Oh
06:01And the deadlift up and over
06:04And here we go into the cover
06:05Hooks the outside leg
06:07And Apollo right on the doorstep
06:08And again for Apollo Crews
06:10At that moment he would have smiled
06:11He would have looked around
06:12He went right for the cover
06:14That killer instinct
06:15I think maybe that's a better way
06:16Of putting it for Apollo Crews
06:18At this stage of the game
06:1917 years as a professional
06:21This hit his 10 year mark here in the WWE
06:24Looking locked in right now as Apollo Crews
06:27And of course
06:27Someone else from Stone Mountain Georgia
06:29That used to throw a short arm clothesline like that
06:30Apollo Crews are now is rocking
06:32Nathan Frazier on the outside
06:33Look a world on his face
06:36And of course these two were talking about
06:38Looking for some opportunities
06:39But Vic you mentioned it
06:40Huge opportunity comeback
06:42Just 24 hours for the WWE Undisputed Championship
06:45Certainly Drew McIntyre
06:46Cody Rhodes
06:47Everything that Drew McIntyre
06:48Did at Elimination Chamber
06:50Drew to the ire
06:51The General Manager Nick Aldis
06:52You gotta also start to believe
06:55What is Randy Orton
06:56Thinking the man who won the Men's Elimination Chamber
06:59Going into the cover
06:59Hooks the outside leg
07:00Apollo
07:01Again only two stays right on the attack
07:03But again Vic
07:04That begs the question
07:05Who's ready for the Viper
07:06Come Las Vegas
07:08That's a great question
07:09Time will tell right?
07:11Who is the Viper ready for?
07:14I mean right now it's
07:15You think about Vegas
07:16You can use all the analogies
07:18Of pushing your chips in the middle
07:19Randy Orton is gonna be laser focused
07:21On what happens this Friday
07:22We know the voices in this head
07:24Might be saying things about Aleister Black
07:26They might be talking about
07:27Drew McIntyre
07:28Cody Rhodes
07:28We shall find out what unfolds
07:30On the road to WrestleMania
07:31As Axiom right now
07:33Nice counter now
07:34Trying to guillotine choke
07:36Let's see if Apollo can count
07:38Look at the power and strength here
07:39Axiom slips out the back
07:41And connects with a drop kick
07:44Both superstars down right now
07:46Of course Axiom finally got his mask back
07:48After being disrespected
07:50By Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano
07:52He certainly did
07:52Now he's able to put that
07:53Into the rear view mirror
07:55And now maybe focus a little bit more
07:57Obviously distractions
07:58Nobody wants them
07:59No submission
08:00Apollo Crews nice block
08:02Going forward right in the center of the ring here
08:03Apollo trying to run Axiom into the ropes
08:05Create some separation
08:06Axiom pops right back up
08:07And the half and half
08:09And now Axiom
08:11Looking for a big strike
08:12Center of the ring
08:13Shoulders are down
08:15Again only two
08:16Now trying to Juji Gatami
08:17Axiom's offensive repertoire rolling right here
08:20Nice shot by Apollo Crews
08:21Keeping the hands locked
08:22Shifts his weight
08:23Axiom getting his shoulder off the mat
08:24But there it comes back to the power
08:26You talked about Blake
08:27From a deadlift position
08:28Axiom goes for the Insiguri
08:30Right back into a fireman's carry position
08:32And Apollo center of the ring
08:34Oh this is a gut buster
08:35But it won a counter by Axiom into Hurricane Rana
08:39Here we go with a cover
08:41And this pace continues to flicken
08:45Apollo Crews going to the outside
08:46Look at Nathan Frazier
08:47Frazier saying go go go
08:49And Axiom looking to strike
08:50Oh Axiom got caught a little bit
08:52Wasn't able to get the full effect
08:53His foot caught that middle rope
08:55Was just able to reach out and connect to Apollo
08:58Axiom right now may be a little dazed and confused
09:01He might need to refocus
09:02He's taking a little bit too much time
09:04Trying to climb to the top
09:05He's got the ultimate cheerleader on the outside
09:07And Nathan Frazier
09:08That might have just been enough
09:09Axiom all the way upstairs
09:10Goes for the crossbody
09:12With that power once again
09:14Into the fall away
09:15And Apollo
09:16Oh!
09:18Right on the doorstep
09:21As Crews
09:22Talk about it being a former Intercontinental United States Champion
09:26Might be looking for a favor from Carmelo Hayes
09:29And an opportunity coming up for the U.S. title again sometime soon
09:31But Axiom now
09:34Going to the dangerous waters here Vic
09:35Oh my precarious position for both these men
09:39Setting him up as Axiom
09:41Better fly
09:42From the tippy top
09:45As Axiom
09:47In position
09:47Bam!
09:49Golden
09:49Ratio
09:50And this
09:51Equates to victory
09:55Here is your winner
09:58Axiom
10:00Impressive victory for a kid from Madrid
10:03Getting the job done here against Apollo Crews on the road to WrestleMania
10:09Big win for Axiom right here
10:11I gotta see it first hand
10:13Week in and week out
10:15Bam!
10:16On NXT
10:16Axiom getting it done
10:18Here tonight
10:19Big single victory as you mentioned
10:22Against Apollo Crews
10:23Risked it all with the Spanish fly
10:25But Axiom
10:26Thumbs out on top
10:27And picks up a win at the perfect time
10:29On the road
10:29To WrestleMania
10:34Axiom kicks things off in style
10:36Earning his first singles victory here on Main Event
10:38And setting the tone for the rest of the night
10:40Because the action is just getting started
10:43Coming up the women's division takes center stage
10:45As third degree black belt Carmen Petrovic
10:47Puts her striking precision on display
10:50Inside the squared circle
10:51But across from her stands
10:53One of the most intense competitors in WWE
10:55The relentless pit bull Ivy Nile
10:58Something has to give
10:59And we're going to find out next
11:01On Main Event
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11:38Walk in like you own the air, because confidence, that's your superpower.
11:45Acknowledge me.
11:46You don't dodge the noise, you flip it, own it, make it yours.
11:54Walk in live, walk out legendary.
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13:47Big SmackDown tomorrow, Vengeance Day Saturday.
13:49What a week we still have going on here in the WWE.
13:52That's one thing that we can agree on tonight, is it is the best time of the year on the
13:57road to WrestleMania.
13:59The following contest is taken for one call.
14:03They're introducing first from Knoxville, Tennessee, representing American-made,
14:13Ivy Nile.
14:15Well, the pit bull is back for more once again on main event.
14:18As hungry as ever and ready to assert her dominance once again.
14:22You can say that again, and right now is a big time for Ivy Nile.
14:25You take a look at what happened this past Monday on Raw with the new women's intercontinental champion, AJ Lee,
14:33and what Ivy Nile has on the horizon this upcoming Monday on Raw.
14:38You have to be careful, tonight's not a proverbial trap game.
14:41It's a heck of a point, actually.
14:43You don't want to look too far ahead, right?
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15:18And her opponent from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
15:25Carmen Petrovic.
15:27Well, it's another NXT superstar set to test the best of American-made.
15:31And look to test Lyle's power with her strikes of precision.
15:34Carmen Petrovic, we've seen on NXT.
15:36We've also seen on Evolve Wednesdays on Tubi, 8 o'clock Eastern.
15:42Carmen Petrovic brings precision striking.
15:45A fierce ability inside the squared circle.
15:48And someone who has been waiting for her moment.
15:50That moment may be tonight.
15:53Succession 2 was incredible this past Wednesday on Tubi.
15:56And now Carmen Petrovic, whether it's on Tubi Wednesday nights, NXT Tuesdays, maybe even here on Main Event.
16:03Let's really shake things up in the women's division.
16:05You know, she may look over at you and smile, but there's a little bit of a devil in those
16:08angel eyes.
16:09She will come quickly with a strike.
16:11You've got to watch her feet.
16:12You've got to watch her fists.
16:13You also have to watch her takedown ability.
16:16For Ivy Nile, as you said earlier, can't be looking ahead.
16:20She could get caught.
16:21That's a great point.
16:22Interestingly enough here, Vic, for Carmen Petrovic, your first ever matchup in the WWE was against Ivy Nile in NXT.
16:28I don't think she doesn't remember that moment.
16:31Doesn't remember that night.
16:32All these great athletes that are in the WWE, Raw, SmackDown, NXT.
16:36Some that have just arrived at the Performance Center.
16:38At the end of the day, it's about being competitive.
16:40It's that competitive nature.
16:42It's that alpha mentality.
16:43Whether it's alpha male, alpha female.
16:45I'm sure Carmen Petrovic is right now lighting up Ivy Nile.
16:48Has been thinking about that moment and remembered it as she was walking down the aisle.
16:52Talk about those precision-like strikes there.
16:55Three-time black belt.
16:56Former member of the Canadian National Karate Team.
16:59And just like we saw with Skylar Ray a couple of weeks back.
17:01Whoa!
17:02Major of an opportunity is tonight here on main event for Carmen Petrovic.
17:05Skylar Ray showed up, showed out.
17:07Carmen Petrovic looking to do the same thing.
17:08But right now on the ground with the body scissors locked in.
17:11Great strategy by Petrovic.
17:12Not allowing Ivy Nile to use that power.
17:15Use that strength.
17:16And take a look at this submission.
17:18That's certainly one way to stretch out the pit bull right here.
17:20Carmen Petrovic has been expanding that playbook for quite some time.
17:24Looking to show it off right here against Ivy Nile.
17:28As Ivy in a very precarious position shifts that weight back.
17:32Now Petrovic had to relinquish the hole to kick out.
17:34Sweeps the leg.
17:37As Carmen looking to remain in control right here.
17:39And of course, Vic, a couple of weeks back we saw Ivy knock off Skylar Ray.
17:42Does she have momentum after that recent win?
17:44She certainly does and she's hoping to continue that momentum right here, right now against Petrovic.
17:49Wow, look at this.
17:50As Carmen shifts the weight.
17:53Only gets a near fall right there.
17:55But again, Ivy, we talked about maybe looking ahead to next Monday where she looks to get right back in
17:59the mix for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.
18:00Trying to become the number one contender to compete against AJ Lee for that championship.
18:05And for Petrovic in this matchup, you're able to win.
18:08Do you put yourself in the contention for a championship down the line?
18:12Maybe not on Raw or SmackDown, but maybe on NXT.
18:15Certainly could turn the heads of several of the general managers.
18:17Wow.
18:18There's a short arm clothesline there by Ivy Nile.
18:20Yeah, fun and games may be over now for Petrovic.
18:23You got to wonder here, Vic.
18:24Has Ivy Nile become somewhat of a gatekeeper for NXT superstars on the bigger stage?
18:28I wouldn't necessarily say that she's a gatekeeper.
18:31I would say that she is a good test.
18:34She is someone that the superstars from NXT can come up and compete against.
18:39Someone who has been through the NXT program, has been in the Performance Center, has found success at different levels.
18:45Bam!
18:46On Raw and SmackDown and at Premium Live Events.
18:48Someone who's competed in the Women's Royal Rumble.
18:51So yeah, I wouldn't say she's a gatekeeper.
18:53That being said, certainly one heck of a test.
18:56See the acceleration there from Ivy Nile.
18:58A nice counter by Carmen Petrovic with the strike.
19:01There's no way.
19:02We talk about the power and strength up overhead as Ivy Nile starting to roll right here.
19:12We talk about Ivy.
19:13Here we go into the cover.
19:14Hooks that outside leg.
19:16And that's only two right there.
19:18I mean, we've seen it in the ring on her social media.
19:20Ivy Nile is more disciplined and drive when it comes to preparation than almost any other superstar.
19:24You know, on Main Event, I've told stories about what she would do in the Performance Center when she first
19:28arrived in 100-degree weather with a 200-pound sandbag.
19:32It would run around the Performance Center, you know, a couple of miles as an extra workout.
19:36I mean, she is disciplined.
19:37I think she's still trying to translate that into success here in the WWE.
19:42She's been close to championships in the past.
19:44Come Monday, she could be one victory away from finally crowning herself a champion here in the WWE.
19:49She'll look to ramp up that training yet again, coming up in just a few days.
19:53And, of course, we're talking Women's Intercontinental Championship.
19:55Have to give a big shout-out to AJ Lee.
19:57First WWE Championship in over a decade.
19:59Certainly was.
20:00Huge moment at Elimination Chamber.
20:02And, you know, you talk about all these women, and specifically these two at NXT.
20:05Who knows what's going to happen this Saturday at Vengeance Day, the next premium live event for NXT.
20:11A final stop on the road to stand and deliver for NXT, but Carmen Petrovic right now starting to roll.
20:17She might be seeing light at the end of the tunnel, Vic.
20:19Petrovic right now picking up some momentum in this matchup.
20:21Rocking Ivy now.
20:22Goes up, goes under.
20:23Ooh, big offense.
20:25Eats to feed, and Carmen starting to feel it a bit.
20:29Target acquired.
20:31As Carmen, another big strike.
20:34And now Petrovic from the outside looks to come back in.
20:38Told you to watch out for the striking ability of Petrovic.
20:42It's a Shing Blade there.
20:44Some Shing Shing action.
20:46And that won't be enough as Carmen Petrovic really showing out here tonight on main event.
20:50Certainly is, and this is the opportunity, right?
20:52You've got to make the most of it, and that is what Carmen Petrovic is trying to do here on
20:56main event.
20:57Center of the ring.
20:58Carmen, this might be a mistake, Vic, trying to match the power of Ivy Nile.
21:01And Ivy!
21:03With a big European uppercut.
21:05You hear that?
21:05And that one reverberating all throughout the arena right now.
21:09And Nile looking out to the WWE Universe.
21:13And Ivy looks to show off that power yet again.
21:16We saw it earlier on here on main event, Vic.
21:19We certainly did with Apollo Crews.
21:21Ivy Nile right now making Carmen Petrovic think about it.
21:25As Ivy has her own designs for a WrestleMania moment.
21:30And Nile just continuing to clock this one here.
21:35Oh!
21:36Almost looks like she added a deep squat.
21:38Cover.
21:39As only Nile can do.
21:40There's a cover.
21:41And maybe mistake not hooking the leg right there.
21:44Could be the difference between a victory.
21:46Could be.
21:46It's a great point that, you know, you bring out.
21:48But for Ivy Nile right now, I give credit to both these women.
21:50This has been a great match up here on main event.
21:52And credit both for, you know, weathering the storms of the others' offensive flurries.
21:57Wait a minute.
21:57Here we go.
21:58Crucifix.
21:58Nile might have been trying to teach Petrovic a lesson.
22:01Almost backfired in the pit bull's face.
22:03Oh, big kick under the jaw.
22:04And that's going to stun Nile.
22:06And Carmen.
22:07Bam!
22:08There's the Petrifier.
22:10It connects.
22:11Center of the ring.
22:13Wow!
22:13What an upset!
22:17Here is your winner, Carmen Petrovic!
22:22Doesn't matter if it's Evolve on a Wednesday.
22:25NXT on a Tuesday.
22:27Main event on a Thursday.
22:29Carmen Petrovic will not be denied.
22:33Connects right there, right in the lower lumbar region.
22:35And Ivy Nile stunned.
22:38Carmen Petrovic picks up a huge win.
22:40Huge.
22:40That's an understatement.
22:41That is a statement victory for that woman right there.
22:44And just a few days after championship opportunities were acquired for WrestleMania,
22:49Carmen Petrovic turned some heads with a big win here on Main Event.
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