00:17And her opponent, the current Izzy Dane.
00:23Let's try to get yourself refocused here, let's talk about Izzy Dane.
00:27Has Spears redeemed himself by getting Izzy this opportunity?
00:31Obviously a few weeks ago there was some miscommunication between the couple.
00:34I think Spears certainly took a step in the right direction,
00:37perhaps even more so should Izzy Dane emerge victorious tonight.
00:42Further down the line, capture the Speed Championship.
00:44Gold tends to make any sort of bad feelings go away amongst friends in this game.
00:50But I do have to admit to everybody and remind the viewers that at one point you were Mr. Speed.
00:56How has this championship evolved men's and women's?
01:00Well listen, I think it was a unique opportunity for
01:03WWE to create a new championship like the Speed titles.
01:06And we've been blessed with some of the most exciting action in the game over the past
01:09several years.
01:10I love that it's found a home here in NXT.
01:12Well crucifix, center of the ring, and almost just like that three seconds in.
01:16And he's still trying to advance.
01:18Stop being Mr. Speed.
01:19Well I'm just saying in terms of the matches when you do at home is your own thing.
01:22Big clothesline from Izzy Dane as she gets right back in to this match.
01:27And these two women have history with one another.
01:29Dane beat Hale for the women's North American title when Thea had an open challenge
01:33paying respect to John Cena.
01:35Just got dropped face first, 30 seconds in and a cover and another kick out.
01:41Have to credit Ren Sinclair for pushing our general manager to make this tournament.
01:46Is it time though, Corey, for Thea to remind the world just who she is?
01:51Someone who has won championship gold in the past.
01:52Hey, I'm beginning to wonder, a great cover here.
01:55I've watched off and on for the past several years and I'm starting to wonder if Thea Hale
01:59knows who she is.
02:01She's got a human anxiety attack.
02:03Shoulders, shoulders, shoulders.
02:04Now she's changing things up.
02:05I think she needs to worry about keeping championships.
02:07Yes, she tasted gold.
02:08Yes, she had it for a cup of coffee.
02:10And hasn't really parlayed it into what needs to happen next.
02:13Now, 60 seconds off the clock and Thea right out here jumping in.
02:18Trying to lock in that Kimura on her desk.
02:21And Izzy, overpowering Thea for the moment.
02:25Izzy on the other hand, every time I've seen her over the past several years,
02:28she's gotten a little bit better.
02:30Izzy learns from her mistakes.
02:31She capitalizes on opportunities.
02:33That's what this game is all about.
02:35Look at Spears looking at the clock telling Izzy you got 90 seconds.
02:37You gotta move, you gotta move.
02:39Coming in, swing and a miss by Dame right back up.
02:42And there goes Thea now.
02:44A little bit of combination offense.
02:46That clock continues to tick down in this speed matchup.
02:49Right in again, high impact offense.
02:51Goes into the cover, hooks the outside leg.
02:54And Izzy's left shoulder off the mat.
02:55And you would think the speed circumstances would truly benefit Thea Hale.
02:59This woman is frantic.
03:00She keeps a frenetic pace.
03:01This should be where she excels.
03:03Looking for another submission right now.
03:06And much like Tavion Heights, we know Thea Hale has the tools.
03:09We've seen glimpses of greatness, but when does she figure it all out?
03:12When does she put it all together and utilize everything she's capable of?
03:15Big headbutt inside 60 seconds right now.
03:18And I have to agree with you, you would think that this would be White and Thea's
03:21wheelhouse and no one home.
03:23Izzy right back up, steamrolling right over Thea.
03:2745 on the clock, into the cover, and Izzy advances.
03:34Here's your winner, Izzy Dave.
03:38I don't know if anybody is as happy about the result as Shawn Spears,
03:43Izzy Dave herself included.
03:46Well, Shawn knows that Cully needs gold once more to gain a little bit more power.
03:54Here in NXT, a bang picture, perfect knee, right there under the jaw, inside the final.
04:0160 seconds for Izzy to punch her ticket in this tournament.
04:06And now it's Izzy Dave who is one step closer to that speed championship.
04:12Still to come, Grace Diggs here tonight, winner, will have that championship opportunity
04:18at the Great American Bash.
04:19Are we looking at the next champion in Izzy Dave?
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