00:00A victory on NXT, a victory on a live event, could put you in position if the spot opens.
00:05That's why every match night is crucial for those that didn't get in.
00:09We've already seen some gear shift in the King of the Ring tournament.
00:14As the WWE Universe very excited here throughout Europe.
00:18But Kiana James wants no part of the juggernaut.
00:20Well, Dallas Irving, the official in this matchup, I had a chance to talk to him earlier today.
00:24And he said he knew that the atmosphere would be electric as we're seeing.
00:27We knew that the athletes in these matchups would be fired up.
00:31He did a lot of extra hydration.
00:33He was eating all the fruit in the world.
00:34He was gobbling down watermelon after watermelon after watermelon, cantaloupe, apples, anything he can get his hand on.
00:39Because he knows this is going to be a fight.
00:42Because you can already see mind games being played.
00:44Well, Dallas Irving's certainly ready for this matchup.
00:46Let's see if Kiana James is ready to take on the power of Jordan Grace right here.
00:50And Vic, we wonder when it comes to Jordan Grace, is she back fully healthy?
00:53I don't necessarily know because I am not her.
00:56That's something else I talked to Dallas Irving about, too, was both these women are coming off of injuries.
01:01He's got to keep an eye on both because he knows that it's his discretion in this matchup.
01:05And, of course, Kiana James wants to pick up some positive momentum right now.
01:07She's a part of that Queen of the Ring tournament.
01:09And we talk about her first-round matchup, Vic.
01:11Taking a look, JC Jane, Raquel Rodriguez, Bayley, and, of course, Kiana James.
01:15Who has the advantage?
01:16I don't think anyone truly does have a single advantage in this tournament.
01:20The one thing all these women need to be, I guess, reminded of is look at the past Queens.
01:26Nia Jax, Jade Cardgill, both have been women's champions.
01:29The prestige, the honor that comes with being queen.
01:32And Jordan Grace right now is certainly looking to have no ring rust at all.
01:36Grace looking to always stay ready right here for potential opportunity in that queen of the ring.
01:39Look at this.
01:40Innovative offense by Jordan Grace.
01:42And taking down Kiana James' cover, hooks the outside leg, center of the ring.
01:46Only gets two right there for Jordan Grace.
01:49Jordan Grace, a woman who has honed her craft all over the world, rewrote the record books in TNA,
01:54established herself in NXT.
01:56But the pressure is now on Jordan Grace.
01:59Former three-time knockouts, world champion there in TNA,
02:03still seeking her first gold in the WWE.
02:05Kiana James, of course, a former NXT Women's Tag Team champion.
02:08And Kiana putting herself in prime position right here.
02:11And this is something I want to ask you.
02:13Why aren't more people talking about Kiana?
02:16I think she's being overlooked, not just in the WWE,
02:19but also in this upcoming queen of the ring tournament.
02:22Last week, we speculated it was Carmen Petrovich,
02:24perhaps a bit underrated here in NXT in the WWE.
02:27Kiana James, I don't think we've even scratched the surface of her capabilities.
02:30Dallas Heron right now getting up to a five.
02:32Grace able to break the count.
02:33Look, James helped Julia to the Women's United States Championship.
02:36On two occasions.
02:37So I think people forget that.
02:39She discovered Izzy Dame, who's a top consultant on NXT in the women's division.
02:43Some could argue she's also the one who helped Fallon Henley become who she is today.
02:48We go cover, hooks the outside leg.
02:50Another two.
02:50Which makes that four-way match more interesting because it features J.C. Jane,
02:54and because J.C. won't have that same sort of thought.
02:57That's a very good point there, Vic.
02:58And you have to wonder, of course,
02:59we talk about her alongside Julia, some of the other superstars in NXT.
03:02Cool. Nice.
03:03Is Kiana James done building her empire?
03:05I don't think so.
03:05This is a woman who has built those empires, has destroyed conglomerates,
03:09and I think it's easy to forget one gold in NXT.
03:12You brought it up, but I believe that's another overlooked fact about Kiana James.
03:16Again, the WWE Universe fired up here tonight.
03:20And that's going to add a little extra to all these matches here on Main Event.
03:24We're talking about the Queen of the Ring Tournament,
03:26certainly the opportunity that Kiana James has been seeking since starting in NXT.
03:30Look at Kiana right now, telegraphing.
03:33Grace up over, nice counter.
03:34Indeed.
03:35Nice job by Kiana James.
03:36It's shipped her way.
03:37Oh, no.
03:38And Jordan Grace trying to stay one step ahead right here.
03:40Of course, Grace had that number one contender's opportunity
03:42for the U.S. Women's Championship against the now champion Tiffany Stratton.
03:46You have to wonder if Grace can reclimb the ladder to championship contention.
03:50I'll keep saying this about Jordan Grace.
03:52She has to feel slighted right now when it comes to the Women's Queen of the Ring Tournament.
03:57And again, the Queen of the Ring heads the SummerSlam Championship opportunity,
04:00and we've seen the Queen make the most of that opportunity in the past
04:05at the biggest party of the summer.
04:07Series of headbutts right here by Jordan Grace.
04:09We take a look at all the matchups,
04:11have to wonder what is the most difficult first-round draw
04:14as Jordan Grace right now coming right back.
04:17Offensive onslaught.
04:18Center of the ring.
04:20And right on the cusp is Jordan Grace.
04:22Great job by our Fisher.
04:23Great positioning as well.
04:24Nice job showing resiliency by Kiana James.
04:27Jordan Grace right now is bringing it.
04:28You talk about the toughest draw.
04:30I tend to think to Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch.
04:33I mean, that match has a lot of heavy hitters in it.
04:36Certainly looking at two of the greatest of the generation
04:39as the WWE Universe is electric here tonight.
04:43As Grace looking to show off that power game one more time.
04:47I talk about Jordan Grace feeling the pressure Wolves.
04:50Kiana James, who almost felt Grace under pressure.
04:52And now Kiana looking to take full advantage right here.
04:56And James, with that standing moonsault, going for the cover.
05:01Looking to kickstart some momentum.
05:03And another near fall right there.
05:05And, Vic, of course, we're talking about the Queen of the Ring Tournament,
05:08those first-round matchups.
05:10Looking to get some clarity on the undisputed WWE Championship situation
05:14tomorrow night on SmackDown.
05:15Well, there's a lot of questions that still need to be asked.
05:18I think that's a great thing you bring up.
05:20Because I am really looking forward to SmackDown in 24 hours.
05:24Whoa, roll through.
05:25Jackknife cover.
05:25Oh, no.
05:26Wow.
05:27Nice job by Grace with the cat.
05:28Look at the power.
05:30I thought Kiana was able to muscle up Jordan.
05:32I was wrong.
05:33Grace able to come right back.
05:34But now here comes Kiana.
05:36Back and forth we go.
05:37That spitting back fist by Jordan Grace.
05:38That's going to stun Kiana James.
05:40Center of the ring right here.
05:41Going for that back.
05:42Back stutter.
05:43And connects right there.
05:45And Jordan Grace gets the job done.
05:51Here is your winner, Jordan Grace.
05:55How does that play into the mindset of Kiana James
05:59as she now heads into the Queen of the Ring Tournament?
06:03Certainly going to be some tough sledding for Kiana James
06:05as she prepares to overcome the odds
06:07and climb the ladder to the Queen of the Ring.
06:10But Jordan Grace, we talk about always staying ready.
06:12A potential spot opening up.
06:14Jordan Grace picks up a big win right here on Main Event.
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