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We are back with a look at Booker T with Roxanne Perez.
Booker says he feels like he was going through the Matrix looking for the One and you are that person. He asks her to talk about winning the title.
Roxanne says it was a mix of emotions and she was overwhelmed. She did not expect it to happen but she won. Roxanne says she walked into Booker’s school at 16 and said she wanted to be a champion. Five years later, she is a champion.
Booker asks if she thought it would happen so fast.
Roxanne wanted to be the youngest champion but she is a tag team champion, the first Breakout Tournament winner, first Iron Survivor winner, and now she is champion, all in nine months.
Booker asks why did she ask for the title match instead of waiting.
Roxanne says that Booker told her to bank on herself when she had her tryout. She was attacked by Mandy and she didn’t want to wait.
Booker congratulates Roxanne for winning.
Roxanne says she has always been asking him questions and he asks for advice.
Booker says he is about checks and championships. You will have butterflies but you need to make them fly in line. When you lose that feeling, it is time to go away. Booker says it is only going to get tougher. He asks if she is ready and Roxanne says she is.
Apollo Crews makes his way to the ring.
Crews says he has to congratulate the new NXT Women’s Champion, Roxanne Perez. That was very well deserved. Crews says he thought he would be leaving Deadline as the new NXT Champion. He knew it in his heart and it was his night. The vision was clear and he had the opportunity to get the title that he came back to this building and this energy for. He had a chance to capture the title he came back to this brand for. Crews says he knows he has been knocked down some pegs. He is not out of contention.
At New Year’s Evil, Bron and Waller will meet but three weeks later, NXT is on the road for Vengeance Day. That is when he sees himself stepping . . .
Carmelo Hayes interrupts and he says if Apollo is all about visions, how can he see the title from the back of the line. Hayes says he is the next in line. You have it all, but you don’t got what he’s got, the next spot in line. Hayes says he has no problem putting Crews’ name on the jerseys in the rafters.
Crews says that Hayes is one of one. You have the cool look, the swag, and the drip. You are the top of the depth chart.
Hayes says that if you are going to talk about the NXT Championship, neither do you.
Crews tells Hayes the one thing you don’t understand, no matter how good you think you are, there is always someone out there better than you. I don’t have to stand out here and tell you I am. Name the time and place and I will show you that I am.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods are in the back and Pretty Deadly show up with presents and they are asked if they have everything.
Kit says they have almost everything and Kofi says that they cannot get a title match.
Elton asks if they can say the Pledge of Allegiance but Kofi says the price has gone up.
Alba Fyre walks in the back and Isla Dawn is on some cases and she spits red mist in Alba’s face. Alba goes down and a producer checks on her.
We go to commercial.
We are back with footage from last week with Ava Raine asking Malik Blade, Edris Enofe and Odyssey Jones when are they going to fill the void in their life. Edris says they want to have fun and they don’t believe in the Schism bull . . .
Joe Gacy shows up and says they are a family. Jagger says they look like people who are trying to cover things up.
Ava wishes them luck tonight.
Alba Fyre is talking about how it burns and he is being checked out.
Grayson Waller shows up and asks if Bron Breakker is here.
Waller is told that they are dealing with a medical issue and Waller asks why are they yelling at him.
Match Number Four: Indi Hartwell versus Elektra Lopez
Indi runs Lopez into the corner and connects with shoulders. Indi with a boot for a near fall. Lopez with a double leg take down and punches. Lopez with a kick and Irish whip. Indi floats over and gives Lopez a hip toss for a near fall. Lopez with a forearm and kick that sends Indi to the floor. Indi with a forearm and Lopez fires back. Lopez sends Indi into the ring post. Lopez with kicks and an elbow drop for a near fall. Lopez with a reverse chin lock. Lopez gets a near fall and then returns to the reverse chin lock.
Lopez with forearms and she returns to the reverse chin lock. Indi with a rollup for a near fall. Hartwell with a knee and jabs followed by clotheslines. Indi with an uppercut in the ropes followed by a forearm for a near fall. Indi misses a clothesline and both women go for a cross body at the same time and both go down. Lopez with a kick to the shoulder and Indi hits Lopez from behind while Lopez goes for something in the turnbuckle pad. Lopez punches Indi with a brass knuckles and gets the three count.
Winner: Elektra Lopez
Alba is told that she is cleared for her match since she says she is fine.
We go to commercial.
We are back and McKenzie asks Wes Lee if he is defending the title next week.
Wes says he has to be a reactionary champion and he has to make challenges. After he beats him, he can move on. He is dealing with the one with the biggest mouth. After Tony fails, he knows he has Dijak waiting for him to deliver his ‘hard justice’. Wes says this title isn’t leaving his shoulder any time soon.
Match Number Five: Alba Fyre versus Sol Ruca
As the smoke rises behind Alba, she is pulled off the apron by Isla Dawn. Isla with forearms to Alba. Isla puts Alba’s hand between the ring steps and the ring. Isla swings and hits Alba’s hand.
Officials check on Alba while Isla leaves with Alba’s bat.
We go to Chase University’s Christmas Party.
Thea gives Andre a new sweater.
Andre is given a fruitcake and Andre yells at him because he is allergic to fruitcake. He tells him that he hopes that Santa Mother F***ing Claus puts coal in his stocking.
Duke doesn’t realize it is Secret Santa day today. Duke tells someone that he has to meet the Dean about his scholarship. Duke says he will hold on to the gift. Duke gives Andre the plaque. Duke is told he didn’t have to do it but it is from the heart. Duke with a hug and Thea joins in.
McKenzie is with Brooks, Josh, and Fallon. Josh says they are ready to rock and they are looking forward to face the New Day for the titles. They are going to go balls to the wall. Brooks says he might have a knot in his stomach but he meant that 2023 will be their year.
Kiana James shows up and Fallon says it isn’t about the bar. Kiana says that is next week. She came to wish Brooks luck and Brooks is aw shucks as he goes to the ring.
Kiana tells McKenzie that she is all business, but she is still a woman.
We go to commercial
We are back with Drew Gulak training and Hank Walker stops by. Hank says he saw Drew scouting some matches. He says he knows he can get better and he asks for some advice.
Drew tells Hank he admires his zeal and eagerness. Next week, I am hosting a seminar and I want to you attend and observe.
Hank says he will be there.
Match Number Five: Brooks Jensen and Josh Briggs (with Fallon Henley) versus Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods for the NXT Men’s Championship
Kofi and Brooks start things off and they lock up. Brooks sends Kofi to the mat. They lock up and Kofi with a chop. Brooks misses some punches and Kofi chops him in the back. Kofi floats over and then he dances around. Kofi with a side head lock and Brooks with a shoulder tackle and punch. Brooks does some dancing and Kofi goes for a jumping back elbow but Brooks catches him and hits a power slam for a near fall. Woods tags in and they lock up. Brooks runs into an elbow and Woods comes off the turnbuckles but Brooks catches him and goes for a slam but Woods escapes. Woods with a kick and chop.
Woods with a rolling elbow and a forearm in the corner. Kofi tags in and he hits a forearm in the corner. Woods with a forearm and then Kofi with a drop kick that sends Brooks into the turnbuckles. Kofi with kicks to Brooks and Woods tags in and hits a drop kick into the corner. Woods gets a near fall. Briggs tags in and Brooks with a bulldog to Woods. Briggs with a shoulder to Kofi and then they hit atomic drops. Brooks and Briggs slide to the floor and punch Kofi and Woods.
Briggs with a punch and Brooks tags in. Brooks with a bear hug and he runs Woods into the turnbuckles. Briggs with a bear hug. Brooks tags in and he applies a bear hug. Woods goes for a sunset flip on Briggs but he stays on his feet and hits a leg drop. Woods with a thrust kick and Kofi tags in. Kofi with a double sledge off the turnbuckles and he tags Woods in and he goes up top with a double sledge to the arm. Briggs with an Irish whip to Woods and he hits a belly-to-back suplex for a near fall. Brooks tags in and applies a reverse chin lock.
Woods with a snap mare and Brooks holds Woods from making the tag. Woods with an enzuigiri and Kofi tags in. Kofi with a chop off the turnbuckles and a punch to Briggs. Kofi with chops and a drop kick. Brooks with a kick to the midsection followed by an Irish whip. Kofi with a double jump cross body off the turnbuckles for a near fall. Kofi with a Boom Drop and he sets for Trouble in Paradise but Brooks catches him. Kofi lands on his feet and Kofi with SOS for a near fall when Brooks gets his hand on the ropes. Kofi with a rana and Briggs tags in and punches Kofi and Woods. Briggs with a boot to Kofi and a splash off the apron to Woods. Kofi goes for the trust plancha but Briggs catches Kofi and sends him against the ropes and connects with a forearm. Woods tries a dive to the floor but Briggs catches him and hits a rebound forearm. Briggs with a boot and Brooks tags in and gets a near fall after a reverse atomic drop. Briggs tags in.
They put Kofi on the turnbuckles and set for a superplex. Brooks knocks Woods off the apron. Kofi with a forearm to Brooks but Briggs with a boot. Briggs with a moonsault to Kofi for a near fall. Briggs gets Kofi on his shoulders and Brooks goes up top but Woods sends Brooks off the turnbuckles. Kofi with a poisonrana and Trouble in Paradise. Woods tags in as Kofi hits a flip dive onto Brooks. Woods with a springboard elbow drop for the three count.
Winners: Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods (retain championship)
After the match, all four men shake hands.
Channing Lorenzo says if you stay out of the Don’s way, you won’t have any problems. Lorenzo rehearses on Dijak’s door and he enters.
Grayson Waller tells Bron Breakker he can find him in the ring.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Diamond Mine is in the Most Dangerous Parking Lot in Sports Entertainment and Tatum and Ivy are asked if they are staying a team. Tatum says they are not done. Ivy mentions how they have improved as a team.
Veer and Sanga show up and they hear that Julius is cleared.
Veer says that the Creeds need to show them.
Julius says he is facing JD McDonagh next week and then they will be out of excuses.
Next week, Wes Lee defends his North American title against Tony D’Angelo. Wendy Choo faces Cora Jade. Fallon Henley faces Kiana James in a “Battle for the Bar”. Odyssey Jones, Malik Blade, and Edris Enofe will face The Schism next week.
Grayson Waller makes his way to the ring.
Waller wants to know where Bron Breakker is. He says he is calling his shot. He wants his title match right here and right now.
Waller says he forgot that you are a coward. I have carried this brand on my back for all of 2022, making moment after moment. I am the biggest star here. There isn’t a man or woman on any roster who can do what he does. He is the biggest star and he is the greatest Iron Survivor. He will become the greatest NXT Champion of all time. People think that Bron likes to bark because he has that dog in him. I don’t that Bron is a dog at all. He says that Bron is an absolute . . .
Bron arrives at the building and double parks his car as he walks into the building.
Waller says he isn’t afraid of anyone.
Bron walks through the hallway and he makes his way to the ring.
Bron with a spear to Waller but Bron is not moving. Waller pushes Bron off of him and Waller reveals a bullet proof vest and he tosses the kevlar onto Bron.
Waller says he outsmarted Bron tonight and he outsmarted him at Deadline. At New Year’s Evil, I will outsmart you one more time when I become NXT Champion.
Waller holds on to the title belt as he tells Bron that is the Grayson Waller Effect.
We go to credits.
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