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Trick and Je'Von are in LOCKER ROOM.
Trick thanks Je'Von for having his back. He says that they need to be ready for Gallus.
Sexxy Red enters LOCKER ROOM and she says she loves it here with all the sweaty guys.
Je'Von says since she is the host of Battleground, she should hang out with them.
Roxanne Perez makes her way to the ring.
Roxanne wants everyone to acknowledge that she is the only woman in the WWE who has appreciated this title from the beginning. When she won this title until she regained the title, she has seen it go from waist to waist and were held by women who used it as a vehicle or stepping stone to get bigger results. Roxanne says at 13, she started training for the NXT Women's Title. No one can says they were working for this title for nine years. She says this title represents future greatness for many but it means present greatness.
She says she cannot believe that she is finding out her Battleground opponent this way. She is the face of the NXT Women's Division, the best division in wrestling, she deserves to be treated better. Roxanne says if Ava doesn't want to give her the respect she deserves. Who is it going to be?
Ava makes her way to the ring.
She says she doesn't know why Roxanne is doing this Roxanne against the World thing. She never said Roxanne is a bad champ. Will she be champion after Battleground? She will be defending the title against . . .
Jordynne Grace.
Jordynne comes to the ring and the crowd says what Vic wouldn't.
Jordynne says some may remember her from the Rumble earlier this year, but if you don't, she wants to officially introduce herself. She says she is the TNA Knockout champion. She says Roxanne is a great champion and she has built her name in NXT the same way she has in TNA. Who has built the stronger foundation? She says she wants to find out so at Battleground, she will be challenging her for the NXT Women's Championship. She says that she will leave Las Vegas a double champion.
Eddy Thorpe says that for some fire is a destructive force. To him and his people, fire means so much more. it is a doorway to the spirit world to talk to our ancestors. As he stares into the sacred flames for guidance, he says that he has found his vision and the path has been illuminated. Through the cleansing of the fire, Eddy Thorpe has been reborn.
Lola Vice bounces in the back and walks.
Arianna Grace is cautiously nervous walking in the back.
We are back and Andre asks Riley if he is okay.
Riley says Ridge can't be trusted.
Thea brings up how Riley didn't shake Ridge's hand.
Duke says he sees what Riley is saying.
Thea says she is done with that and she has a match with Jazmyn next week.
Ridge shows up and he says that was a hell of a match. Ridge asks if everything is okay.
Match Number Four: Lola Vice versus Arianna Grace
Grace with a back slide for a near fall. Grace tries to calm down Lola and Grace with a rollup for a near fall. Grace blocks a kick and Grace with a leg sweep and a jackknife cover for a enar fall. Grace ducks to avoid a kick and Lola with an axe kick and European uppercut. Grace kicks Lola from the turnbuckles and Lola with a punch. Lola with an Irish whip and she pushes Grace into the corner and connects with punches. Grace kicks Lola away and connects with an elbow after an Irish whip. Grace with a suplex and an elbow drop. Lola with a spinning back fist for the three count.
Winner: Lola Vice
Lola tells Shayna she has two options next week. She knocks her out or taps her out. Shayna can choose.
Shayna Baszler's music plays and she is stopped by security. Lola is held back by security in the ring.
We have a video package for Carlee Bright. She says she dedicated her life to cheerleading. It led her to the University of Minnesota on a scholarship. When she graduated, it was her chance to do something she wanted. Wrestling became her new love. Get ready because NXT's ray of sunshine has arrived.
Natalya is with Carlee, Karmen, and Kendall.
Izzi Dame tells Nattie that none of them have a spot in NXT.
Karmen says Izzi is not going to say that to a living legend and you are not going to use your negative energy.
Karmen and Izzi have to be separated.
We see Damon Kemp, Myles Borne, and Charlie Dempsey training. Damon asks Charlie if he is alright. Charlie says it feels like he lost a piece of himself when he lost the Heritage Cup. He needs to win it back. Charlie says they need to look at how Tony runs his family. They need structure, family, and a chain of command. That is the only way they end up on top of NXT.
Myles says he wants Tony next week but Charlie says Damon has it. Charlie tells Damon capeche and Myles wonders what does that mean.
Jakara tells Lash she is nervous about Oro. First Noam, now Oro. Jakara says one of them is next.
Lash says Trick will tell her the truth after everything they have been through.
Match Number Five: Lexis King versus Dante Chen
Chen with a punch and chops to King. Chen with a splash into the corner and a running boot to the chest. King with an Irish whip and Chen floats over but King with a super kick and punches. King slaps Chen and he sets for a suplex but Chen with an inside cradle for a near fall. Chen with punches and chops. King with a clothesline and a jackhammer for a near fall. Chen with a crucifix for the three count.
Winner: Dante Chen
After the match, King attacks Chen and he pulls Chen to the apron. King with forearms to the chest and he pulls Chen to the floor. King pulls up the mats and he sets for Coronation on the mats instead of the exposed floor.
We take a look at Josh Briggs. He says he was signed to NXT in 2020 and he was trying to become a star. He got a little brother and a little sister. It was about them. He decided to move on. He says he got his hand raised a few times but what is he betting on? Is he a man of mayhem in his mind. He might not know who he is now, but he will find out.
Shawn Spears is interrupted by Kelly. Shawn says he is shocked at how talented the youth are but they are unguided. He says there is one who does not have it yet. Shawn says he has been down that path before and he says he will help guide the youth to their maximum potential. He says he will be the answer.
Shawn walks away.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Tony shows up while Adriana, Luca, and Channing are talking.
Tony says nothing is done until they deal with No Quarter Catch Crew. He says the Cup is growing on him. Tony asks about the Catch Clause and Luca says he is working on it.
Channing asks if they need to take someone on a ride.
Tony says they will beat him at their own game.
Fallon Henley joins Vic and Booker on commentary for the next match.
Match Number Six: Kelani Jordan versus Wren Sinclair in a NXT Women's North American Championship Qualifying Match
They lock up and Jordan with a take down and Wren with a head scissors. They lock up and Jordan with a wrist lock and Wren with a reversal. Jodan with a reversal. Wren with a reversal and take down. Jordan with a single leg pick and a front face lock. Wren with an arm bar. Jordan with a wrist lock take down and a drop kick. Jordan with another drop kick. Jordan goes for the Tiger Feint arm drag but Wren blocks it and she sends Jordan into the corner. Jordan with a back elbow and a twisting pescado. Jordan sends Wren back into the ring.
Jordan with a splash for a near fall. Wren goes for a sunset flip and Jordan with a matrix. Wren and Jordan exchange covers for near falls. Jordan gets back to her feet and she goes for a back slide but Wren blocks it. Jordan with a belly-to-back suplex and she hits the split legged moonsault for the three count.
Winner: Kelani Jordan
Vic and Booker run through the card.
Ava is in her office and Stevie Turner wants to know what Jordynne Grace has done to earn a title match. She says her invite must have gotten lost in the mail. Stevie asks Stone to help her get a shot if she got one for Dante Chen.
There is a knock on the door and Jordynne Grace enters. She says she agrees with Stevie. She wants to show why she is the Knockout champion. She suggests they have a match so Stevie can show everyone what she can do and that Jordynne can show Roxanne what to expect.
We see Joe 'Big Bully' Coffey and Mark Coffey walk in the back.
We see Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, and Sexxy Red walking in HALLWAY.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Kelly is with Wes Lee.
Wes says it felt great to get the win last week, but he didn't like having to share it with Joe.
Kelly asks about Gallus' statement about taking the NXT Title. Wes says they mean it. Their first step is the North American title, but they won't make it to step two because he needs his title. Wes says he would love to have a singles match but . . .
Oba Femi shows up and he says that the number of opponents will not matter because the outcome will be the same. The title stays with him.
Wes says that he has proven people wrong his entire career.
Next week, Tony D'Angelo faces Damon Kemp for the Heritage Cup. Stevie Turner faces Jordynne Grace. Thea Hail faces Jazmyn Nyx. We will have an Inside Look at Shayna Baszler and Lola Vice.
Match Number Seven: Je'Von Evans and Trick Williams (with Sexxy Red) versus Joe Coffey and Mark Coffey
Mark and Trick start things off and Trick with punches. Trick with a side head lock. Trick with a shoulder tackle and a slam. Evans tags in and Joe tries to interfere but Evans with a slingshot head scissors to Joe and they take care of Mark so Trick, Red, and Evans can do stuff outside the ring. Evans goes over the top rope when Joe pulls down the ropes. Joe sends Evans face first into the ring steps. Evans with punches to Joe but Joe punches back and he Irish whips Evans a few times and hits a back breaker. Joe with a double jump Vader Bomb Elbow drop for a near fall. Joe with a head butt to the midsection and Evans with a sunset flip for a near fall. Joe with a cross body and Mark tags in.and they chop Evans and Mark gets a near fall. Mark with a forearm. Mark with another slam.
Mark with a cobra clutch. Evans gets to his feet and he punches Mark. Evans with forearms but Mark with a slam and Joe tags in. Joe with an elbow drop to the back and he gets a near fall. Joe with a cravate and knees to Evans. Evans with a back body drop but Joe stops Evans from making the tag. Evans lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt and he leaps over Joe to tag in Trick. Trick with clotheslines and a jumping side kick to Mark. Trick with a flying clothesline to Mark when Joe ducks. Trick with a flapjack to Joe. Trick hits a double uranage and he gets a near fall on both men. Trick with a forearm. Joe holds on to the ropes and Joe with a head butt and he tags in Mark. They hit a double choke slam for a near fall.
Evans with a springboard clothesline to Mark. Trick punches Mark and Mark punches back. Trick with a round kick and he misses a cyclone kick by a good distance. Mark with a jumping thrust kick for a near fall. Joe gets the title belt and Red takes the belt from him. Evans with a plancha onto Joe and Trick with a jumping knee for the three count.
Winners: Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans
After the match, Lash Legend comes out and she makes her way to the ring.
Red and Evans leave the ring.
Lash says Trick has to be honest to her. She asks if Trick attacked Noam and Oro.
Trick . . .
The lights go out and they come back on and . . .
Ethan Page attacks Trick from behind and pushes him into Lash. Page punches Trick.
Page says he took out Noam and Oro.
Page with a running knee to Trick in the corner.
Page holds up the title belt.
We go to credits.
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