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Tonight, with the USA Network two hour premiere, WWE presents a Kickoff Show with Charly Caruso, Pat McAfee, and Sam Roberts.
Sam says tonight could be bigger than Takeover with three titles on the line. Sam talks about the enthusiasm of the fans as the product evolved to a full fledged third brand. Pat says the crowd is part of the reason for NXT's success.
Charly mentions the three title matches on tonight's show, including the Women's Title Match, the Men's Championship Match, and the Tag Team Championship Match.
We have a video package for the Tag Title Match.
We see the Undisputed Era arriving at Full Sail earlier today.
Wale joins the panel.
He says he is rooting for everybody in NXT because this is history for the company.
Sam asks Wale what can we expect from the Street Profits other than their skits.
Wale is asked what we can expect from him. He says we will see what happens.
Sam asks if the Street Profits have lost their edge and Wale does not agree. Wale says that the Street Profits are in demand but they are focused on the match tonight.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Charly talks about how far NXT has come. Charly mentions the fans have been here since day one and they have their favorites. She mentions the energy of the fans. Pat talks about how Triple H came out to thank the fans after the USA Network debut.
We have a video package for the NXT Women's Championship match. We see Shayna Baszler talking about Candice from the Des Moines Show. Candice says that Shayna tries to be the bully and intimidate her. Shayna says you don't just lose when you are in the ring with her, you lose days off your career. Candice says she hasn't had a lot of luck in the past, but she has been working for this moment. Shayna says she will show what Candice 'won'. Candice says it is time for Candice LeRae be Candice LeRae.
We see Shayna Baszler arriving at the building with Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke.
We also see Candice LeRae arriving with her husband, Johnny Gargano.
Charly asks about whether Shayna will be able to successfully defend the title tonight. Sam says he does not think the match will be competitive and Pat agrees.
Sam says this is where we do not get the happy ending from the fairy tale story of Candice LeRae. Pat says he thinks Shayna could take care of Candice and Johnny.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Triple H has joined the panel.
Triple H says it is a huge night for everyone to show the world who they are.
Charly asks if this moment is surreal. Hunter says they were in a structure like this for Arrival and that was surreal. He says if we do one or two good shows, that is something, but ask him in five or six years and if it is like this, then it is something. We are at that point and we are on USA Network. He says people will be saying 'Follow That'.
Sam mentions Hunter's comments about this becoming the third brand of the WWE. Hunter says he wanted to put out a product the way the people wanted it to be. He says that NXT is on the same level as Raw and Smackdown.
Pat asks what should people expect tonight. Hunter says there are moments in time when you hit something popular, but you move a few stations over and you hear something that kicks your ass. They will kick your ass tonight.
Charly mentions the Men's Championship Match and we see Matt Riddle in the building getting ready.
We have a video package.
Adam Cole says it is his destiny and the destiny of Undisputed Era to be dripping in gold. Matt says that Adam is one of the best wrestlers today and he is on top of the pile. Matt says he does not think Adam has a chance against him. Adam asks if Matt can take down a prophecy. Matt says he is faster and meaner. Adam says you did everything in your power to leave as champion. Matt says he heard something crack. Riddle says champs come and go while legends stay forever. Matt says this is his opportunity and it is going to happen. Matt says Adam is vulnerable and he needs that title.
Charly mentions the brace on Adam Cole's arm. Hunter mentions that it is a cast and he says that Adam has a broken bone in his wrist. Hunter says that Cole tried to postpone the match, but this is NXT, you suck it up and you get in the ring. As long as Cole is medically cleared, he will wrestle. If Cole is the man he thinks he is, he will walk out as champion.
Sam brings up the numbers game. Sam asks if Matt can win if he does not have any friends.
Hunter suggests that Matt had to take an Uber to get here because no one would give him a ride. Matt has never depended on friends. He is a machine in the gym and in the ring. The trick is not to be reliant on the numbers, but to have them there. If you rely on yourself then that is when it is magic. Can Cole rely on himself.
Pat asks about leading off the show with the Men's Title Match.
Hunter says there will be no commercials during the Cole versus Riddle match. They are going to show the world what NXT is about.
Sam asks Hunter who he wants to be the face of NXT. Hunter says it is a win/win situation. Matt Riddle is a great grappler, but Adam Cole is Adam Cole.
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