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Wes Lee makes his way to the ring.
Wes says the last time he was in this ring with a mic, things were different. He says he was in one of the darkest times of his life. He says he didn't know if he would be coming back. He says everyone knows how much he loves NXT and how much he loves the North American Title. When he lost the title, it led to a series of events where he questioned his career. He says he missed this. He says he missed this so much, he was walking two days after his surgery. Then he was back in the gym busting his ass. He was focused on getting back here. He says he was supposed to miss nearly a year and in six months, he is standing back in this ring, feeling this energy.
Wes says he doesn't know what to say.
Oba Femi's music plays and he makes his way to the ring.
Oba says he is not here to cut him down. He says he is impressed with him and he has always been. The heights you took this title to is nothing short of an accomplishment. You have taken it as far as you can. You get to sit back while he takes this title to heights you would never belong. He says the trials and tribulations that you have overcome show that you have the heart of a lion and of a warrior. Oba says he is a warrior and the mountain Wes cannot climb or conquer. You want a title match?
Wes says damn right.
Oba tells Wes to prove that he deserves an opportunity for the title that was once yours.
Wes says Oba checks every box of what a champion is supposed to look like. You have the size, speed, and freakish strength. Wes says he might not check as many boxes . . .
Ivar interrupts.
He tells Wes everyone is excited to have him back because he knows what it is like to come back from a career ending injury. He went through everything that Wes did. They have the same spinal surgeon. Ivar says when he came back, he had to fight for everything that he got. He knows that Wes is not afraid to fight for everything that he gets. You want a shot at Oba? Ivar says he wants a shot at Oba.
Josh Briggs comes out and he says it looks like we are in a bit of a pickle. You are so emotional. Wes, with your comeback story. Ivar, you showing who you really are behind the paint and Viking calls. This is a man's game so he wants to throw out some facts.
At Stand and Deliver and him and Oba tore the house down and they stole the show. We both know how close he came to winning the title, with broken ribs. His ribs have healed and they need to run it back. When he wins the title, he will throw Wes and Ivar a bone.
Oba says they all have compelling arguments.
Wes suggests making it a Fatal Four Way.
Josh likes the idea.
Oba says this is why he is the champion and Wes is not.
Oba leaves the ring. He tells them to fight against themselves and the winner gets an opportunity against him.
Ridge Holland is in the back and Kelly asks him if he is going to take on the OC two on one.
Andre Chase shows up and he says he doesn't have to fight alone.
Ridge thanks Andre for being his partner.
Andre suggests that Ridge team with Riley and Riley is not excited but Thea says IT'S A TEACHABLE MOMENT.
We are back with more snoring and an alarm clock.
Lexis King is talking to some people in LOUNGE and he says he has been on fire. He won last week and then he beat Baron at Spring Breakin. He suggests taking everyone out.
Jazmyn enters and wants everyone to sign a get well card for Jacy.
Everyone but Lexis leave.
Lexis tells Nyx not to worry about the losers and Jamie wouldn't care. Jazmyn corrects King and King signs the card.
Match Number Five: Ridge Holland and Riley Osborne versus Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
Luke and Ridge start things off and Ridge with a side head lock and a shoulder tackle but Luke stays on his feet. Luke with a punch and he gets Ridge up but Ridge gets to his feet. Ridge gets Luke up but Luke gats to his feet. Ridge with a flying shoulder tackle. Riley tags in and he goes up top and hits a double stomp on the arm. Riley with a wrist lock and Luke with an arm bar and Karl tags in and he kicks Riley. Karl with an arm bar. Riley backs Karl into the corner. Karl with an Irish whip ad Riley leaps over Karl and rolls over Karl's back and hits a drop kick. Riley drop kicks Luke off the apron and hits a shooting star press for a near fall. Riley with a front face lock.
Karl with a spinebuster for a near fall. Luke tags in and he kicks Riley and connects with punches and kicks. Luke with a slam and elbows to the clavicle. Luke with a reverse chin lock. Karl tags in and he sends Riley into the corner with a hard Irish whip. Karl with another hard Irish whip. Karl sends Riley into the turnbuckles and Luke tags in and connects with an uppercut. Karl tags in and Riley with a twisting senton onto Karl and Luke. Ridge tags in and he hits a shoulder tackle on Karl and another one. Ridge with a head butt and an arm trapped overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Ridge with an Island Driver for a near fall. Luke sends Riley to the apron and hits an uppercut.
Ridge with a splash to Karl and he gets him up for an Alabama Slam. Riley with a springboard drop kick but he hits Ridge and Karl gets the three count.
Winners: Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
We take a look at Carlee Bright.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Six: Carlee Bright versus Lola Vice (with Shayna Baszler)
Lola with a leg sweep and a single leg take down. Bright with a victory roll for a near fall. Bright with a series of near falls. Bright with a side head lock. Bright blocks a hip toss and Bright lands on her feet on a hip toss. Bright with a cross body for a near fall. Vice sends Bright to the apron. Lola kicks Bright back into the ring and hits an axe kick to the back.
We see Natalya and Karmen Petrovic watching MONITOR in ROOM.
Lola with European uppercuts. Bright with a back slide for a near fall. Lola with a punch and knees to the midsection. Lola walks across Bright's midsection. Bright with a rollup and Lola misses a kick. Bright with clotheslines and a drop kick. Bright with a handspring kick in the corner and she gets a near fall. Lola with a back heel kick as Bright comes off the turnbuckles. Lola with a round kick for the three count.
Winner: Lola Vice
After the match, Lola grabs Bright by the hair and . . .
Nattie's music plays and her and Karmen make their way to the ring and they force Lola and Shayna from the ring.
Nattie asks Lola where is she going if she is the toughest in NXT and Shayna says she is the baddest.
Karmen challenges them to a tag match next week.
Ridge Holland walks in the back and Riley stops Ridge to apologize for what happened.
Ridge says he understands and there are no hard feelings. He says he hopes that they can trust him.
Thea 'calmly' hugs Ridge and says she can trust him. The rest of them trust him, even Riley.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Vic and Booker discuss who might have attacked Noam.
Next week, Fallon Henley faces Thea Hail in a Qualifying Match. Brinley Reece faces Jaida Parker in a Qualifying Match. Wes Lee, Ivar, and Josh Briggs meet next week to determine who faces Oba Femi at Battleground. Karmen Petrovic and Natalya will face Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice.
Match Number Seven: Charlie Dempsey versus Tony D'Angelo for the Hertiage Cup
Round One
They lock up and Tony sends Charlie to the mat and goes for a front face lock but Charlie escapes. They lock up and Charlie with a wrist lock. Tony with a single leg take down and Charlie gets free. Tony with a rollup for a near fall. Tony with a waist lock take down and Charlie gets to the ropes.
Tony with a side head lock and Charlie with a snap mare take down for a near fall. Charlie with a cravate and he holds on when Tony tries to escape. Tony with a hip toss and he gets a near fall. Charlie with a shoulder tackle and a second one. Charlie blocks a hip toss and Tony with a victory roll for the three count.
Tony D'Angelo 1 Fall
Charlie Dempsey 0 Falls
Round Two
Charlie with a single leg take down and he gets a near fall. They go to a Greco Roman Knuckle Lock. Tony gets Charlie over and Charlie bridges to escape a cover. Charlie with a monkey flip but they hold on to the knuckle lock. Charlie with a straitjacket choke. Tony with a reversal but it is only momentary because Charlie returns to the choke. Tony with a reversal but Charlie bridges to reverse.
Charlie is sent to the apron and he connects with a shoulder Charlie with a sunset flip and Tony holds on and punches Charlie. Tony with an Irish whip. Tony with another Irish whip. Tony with a punch and Charlie with a European uppercut. They continue the exchange. Tony with a kick and Charlie with a running knee. Charlie goes for a butterfly suplex but Tony blocks it. Charlie with a butterfly suplex into a cross arm breaker and the round ends.
Round Three
Tony gets Charlie on his shoulders but Charlie with a double wrist lock and he sends Tony elbow first into the turnbuckles. Charlie with a European uppercut and Tony with punches. Tony with a take down and Charlie goes for a cross arm breaker but Tony locks the hands. Tony goes for a rollup but Charlie keeps his shoulder off the mat. Tony gets a near fall and he goes for the one arm power bomb but Charlie counters into a Fujiwara arm bar. Charlie kicks the arm a few times.
Tony drops down for a victory roll but Charlie gets a near fall. Tony gets a near fall. Charlie with a back slide and bridge for a near fall. Tony gets a near fall. Tony with a slam and a fireman's carry. Tony is sent shoulder first into the ring post and Charlie with a German suplex for the three count.
Charlie Dempsey 1 Fall
Tony D'Angelo 1 Fall
Round Four
Charlie with an uppercut and a wrist lock followed by a chop and he works on the arm with an arm wringer. Charlie with boots to Tony and he gets a near fall. Charlie with a wrist lock and he stomps on the elbow. Charlie with an arm wringer and he kicks Tony in the elbow. Tony with punches but Charlie with a double thrust to the throat. Charlie with a take down and a figure four arm scissors. Charlie rolls Tony around the ring to maintain the hold while Tony tries to escape.
Tony gets a near fall with a rollup. Charlie with a triangle and Tony with the one arm power bomb. Charlie with a forearm and Tony with a clothesline and belly-to-belly suplexes. Tony with another belly-to-belly suplex. Tony with a front face lock and a spinebuster as the round ends during the cover.
Round Five
Tony with a running forearm into the corner and Ton gets a near fall. Tony with a German suplex for a near fall.
Kemp and Borne attack Luca and Channing. Tony goes to the floor and he punches Borne and Kemp.
Tony punches Charlie when Charlie tries to stop Tony goin after Borne. Charlie with a rollup and bridge for a near fall. Tony with Fugedaboutit for the three count.
Winner: Tony D'Angelo (new champion)
We go to the back and Wes Lee is down. So is Josh Briggs. Ivar is also down.
Joe Coffey says this is what happens when you deal with them. They say they are back.
We go to credits.
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