• 3 months ago
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00:00Callie Armstrong, tonight you make your level up debut against the always
00:04beaming Brindley Reese.
00:05What could the NXT Universe expect from you?
00:07Sarah, I've been watching Brindley Reese for a while.
00:11And yeah, she bring that acrobatics, but I bring that speed and aggression.
00:15See, I ran track in college for the University of Southern California,
00:19where I became a three time NCAA All-American.
00:22Then I ran track professionally, where I qualified for the Olympic trials and
00:26became a world record holder.
00:29So Sarah, you could expect speed and aggression from me.
00:33Wow, that's really impressive.
00:35Yeah, it is.
00:36See, I might be new to this sport, but don't get it twisted, I can get down.
00:40I had to wrestle with my seven siblings growing up, so
00:42I'm not afraid of anything or anyone.
00:46The NXT Universe could expect Callie Armstrong to bring that heat,
00:49bring that fire, and always be on my A game.
00:53So Brindley Reese, I hope you ready.
00:57Good luck tonight.
01:00Coming up, the stacked NXT women's division continues to grow once again.
01:04As a debuting former track and field standout, Callie Armstrong looks to make
01:07a strong first impression against the energetic Brindley Reese.
01:11That is next.
01:12Are you ready to get Brint active?
01:18Look at me, I'm flexing.
01:20I'm ready to get my squat on, my neck lift on, my burpee on.
01:22How about you, Blake?
01:23You're not even sweating.
01:24Yeah, Brindley.
01:26The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
01:31Introducing first, Brindley Reese.
01:37I thought you were doing the Barney dance over there, I wasn't sure.
01:39No, no, no, don't knock my dance moves, all right?
01:41Look at this, calisthenics on tap, that'll inspire it.
01:45The NXT women's division continue to show off its depth here.
01:48We're at about 20 right now, give me some space.
01:5120 what?
01:52What's up?
01:54This can't get full extension, I have a stretch.
01:56Nice excuse.
01:57Go, go, go, go, go, go, go.
02:02And her opponent, Callie Armstrong.
02:09Well, Byron, this is a superstar with no excuses, all about business.
02:12No nonsense, pretty and powerful.
02:15As Callie Armstrong ready to make some noise inside the ring,
02:18after being a former track and field standout.
02:20And now, she's found her way in NXT.
02:22Yeah, this is just one of the parts I love about being here on Level Up.
02:26Just when you think the NXT women's division, it's deep, it's solid,
02:30then it gets deeper.
02:32When you see more talent, more athletes like a Callie Armstrong,
02:36burst onto the scene.
02:37Three time NCAA All-American, you mentioned it, track and field,
02:42former model, featured in a number of nationally televised commercials.
02:47Callie Armstrong has done it.
02:49She's done it outside of WWE, outside of NXT.
02:53Now, she's fixing to do it here inside the ring.
02:56Indeed, we'll see what she can bring to the table here against Brindley Reese.
02:58But this is essentially a double Callie connection right here.
03:01West Coast supremacy on the line.
03:03We got Callie from Inglewood representing SoCal.
03:06We got Brindley from Roseville.
03:08I heard you.
03:09You ever been to Roseville?
03:10I've never been to Roseville.
03:11Great museum, I'll talk about it later.
03:14You in museums, I'm shocked.
03:16Wow, I didn't expect to see that from Brindley Reese.
03:19Is Brindley really up in her game here tonight?
03:21A condescending nature, I don't mind it.
03:24And a right to Callie Armstrong.
03:26Again, Callie very powerful, already on the leaderboard,
03:29on the weight rooms for the NXT Women's Division.
03:31Yeah, her physical exploits obviously have been on display.
03:34But it's another thing when you're in the ring, in the midst of competition,
03:37the bright lights, all the eyes are on you.
03:39And look at Callie showing her own flex.
03:42Perhaps mocking Brindley Reese a little bit.
03:44These two are both known for their power here.
03:46Brindley Reese doing her best to escape.
03:47And Brindley, as we know, Byron, always staying ready.
03:50We saw recently in that Gauntlet Eliminator for the NXT Women's Championship.
03:53We know she got thrusted in the breakout tournament last year.
03:56How does she always stay so prepared?
03:59That's the thing about Brindley Reese.
04:00We've seen countless times people try to bring her down after losses,
04:03try to tarnish her name, but always seems to remain upbeat and positive.
04:07And always hoping to inspire others around her.
04:09But on that point, I do wonder.
04:11Nicely done.
04:12Northern Lights suplex, but release.
04:14I do wonder internally about the heart of Brindley Reese.
04:17Cuz you know, it's probably gotta be a little heavy right now as we take a look.
04:21At the power of Reese.
04:24Sure, her heart's a little bit heavy right now after Idris Adofe went down with
04:27the injury, courtesy of Brooks Jensen, who's in an additional mental space.
04:30In an additional space.
04:32Yeah, indeed, Brindley Reese has to be very motivated to succeed for
04:35her injured friend there,
04:36as Brindley, one of the most selfless superstars in all of NXT.
04:40You have to be a little bit selfish.
04:41I think that's the one knock you can't place on Brindley Reese.
04:44Sometimes she is too nice.
04:47Tries to create a bit of separation right there, but
04:49Callie Armstrong explodes.
04:50Callie Armstrong, her first match out the gate, and you can see that aggression.
04:55You see that no-nonsense attitude.
04:57Brindley Reese needs to show us more of that.
04:59Bringing the ground and pound right here to the NXT Women's Division.
05:02And Byron, something you can certainly understand.
05:04When that bell rings during your debut,
05:06how can you really truly be prepared for that moment?
05:09I mean, it looks like Callie Armstrong is prepared.
05:12She is soaking this up.
05:12She is making people remember who she is.
05:16Indeed, as the smack talk continues here from Callie Armstrong,
05:19as Brindley Reese is gonna put on the brakes right here.
05:23Backslide, coming back the other way.
05:25Shoulders are down, but Callie once again takes down Brindley.
05:31Talking trash while she does it.
05:33Looks at outside leg.
05:35Let's take another look here, Brindley Reese taking down.
05:42That left shoulder comes up at the very opportune time there.
05:45That could have been a major, major upset.
05:47But if you didn't know better, and you're watching Callie Armstrong in this match,
05:51you'd think she'd been competing for a few months here on Level Up.
05:54And we talk about how impressive Callie Armstrong is here in her debut.
05:57Let's go back a week ago, how impressive was Julia in her NXT debut?
06:02Talk about setting the entire wrestling, NXT, WWE universe on fire.
06:09Causing mass buzz, not just here in NXT, but Raw, SmackDown.
06:14I've been in those box rooms.
06:15Everyone is talking about Julia.
06:17A lot of buzz right now around the NXT Women's Division.
06:19And it really starts right here with these two looking to move right up the charts.
06:24And Callie Armstrong in a fight right now, something she's very used to.
06:29Coming from a huge family, five brothers, two sisters.
06:32But right now, Brindley Reese looking to take full advantage.
06:35I think we see the impact of Callie Armstrong's aggression now rub off on
06:38Brindley Reese, who's realizing that she has to take her game to another level.
06:42And you see Brindley there looking to fire up for maybe that personal record.
06:48And Callie able to hang on yet again.
06:50But Brindley keeping her foot on the gas right here, Byron.
06:52But Brindley does not want to be victimized by the rookie debut of
06:57Callie Armstrong.
06:58And Armstrong slips out the back door.
07:00Let's see right now, and the power on display, Byron, you called it.
07:04There's the power slam, it's over.
07:06And somehow, Brindley able to hang on yet again.
07:10Brindley Reese, if I could only guess, her mind has got to be racing right now.
07:13Cuz she understands she's on the ropes.
07:15Callie Armstrong is inching closer and closer to a victory.
07:19Back to that smack talk, cuz she's had really no choice but to be tough and
07:22defend herself consistently throughout life.
07:24Starting to build that momentum right here, and runs right into it.
07:28Momentum thwarted.
07:30Taken down by Brindley.
07:31And it's time to get Brind-active.
07:33Here is your winner, Brindley Reese.
07:41What an inspirational victory from Brindley Reese.
07:44So much to take from this match for Brindley Reese.
07:46We saw a little bit more aggression than we're used to.
07:49And of course, the most important thing is the big W for Brindley Reese.
07:53And you saw Callie Armstrong really start to pick up that speed,
07:56pick up the momentum.
07:57Maybe end up shutting the door on Brindley Reese in her NXT debut.
08:01But Reese comes back the other way.
08:03And a very hard-fought and valiant victory for Brindley Reese.
08:07Now the question is, how does Brindley build on this night,
08:10on this win going forward?
08:12Did it for Idris Anofe.
08:14She does it for the NXT Universe, as Brindley gets excited with the victory.
08:18Here on Level Up.
08:20Right now, let's take you backstage, where one newcomer prepares for a big.