You know Vic,
we had mentioned that Blackheart had an incredible performance against Io Shirai.
>> Whoa!
Neckbreaker block by Blackheart.
>> She's been on the cusp of breaking through for a long time now.
>> Ooh!
And both you talk about separate singles matches, both these superstars have pushed
Io Shirai to the limit in separate singles matches.
As Candice LeRae looking at fly having to put on the brakes for a moment and now,
Shotzi Blackheart.
>> We're in danger here.
>> Tried to charge back in and takes out Candice LeRae.
>> [APPLAUSE] >> You take a look at Blackheart,
the host of Halloween Havoc, it could be a big night for
Shotzi Blackheart in two weeks here live on the USA Network.
Blackheart into the cover for the title opportunity.
LeRae kicking out at two,
as I mentioned both these women, Beth pushing Io Shirai to the limits.
Also both were the final two in the Battle Royal a few weeks ago that gave away that
championship opportunity at TakeOver.
>> Both of these women have been so close in the past, but Candice LeRae has had
more high pressure match experience than Shotzi Blackheart.
>> And what an innovative office by Blackheart who quickly into the cover to
earn that championship opportunity and yet again, Candice LeRae able to kickout.
>> [APPLAUSE] >> And there's the NXT Universe trying to
rally Shotzi Blackheart, Blackheart blocking not once but twice.
They're now a suplex in her own right.
>> [APPLAUSE] >> Blackheart feeding off the energy here
in the Capital Wrestling Center.
>> Shotzi Blackheart with the strength advantage here over Candice LeRae.
But Candice LeRae too smart, too crafty, one step ahead of the game.
What on earth is Shotzi trying here?
>> Well, talking about!
One step ahead of the game,
Shotzi Blackheart just able to stay ahead of LeRae.
What is on the mind of Shotzi Blackheart this moment and
LeRae wanna counter, Blackheart face first into the post.
>> Fantastic ring awareness from face Candice LeRae.
>> And face first goes Shotzi Blackheart.
As I stated earlier, you got to imagine for Shotzi Blackheart what a night it
would be in two weeks not only host NXT Halloween Havoc.
But possibly put gold around her waist for the first time.
And Blackheart now, I mean,
Beth what's up Blackhearts mind pulling out all the stops?
>> Blackheart perhaps getting a little frustrated,
taking her eye off the ball there.
You see slipping on those ropes and LeRae looking to take advantage.
>> Nasty landing, LeRae following up, into the cover goes Candice LeRae.
Pushing her way over and another near fall, Blackheart continuing
to fight in this matchup and you've got to give credit to her resiliency.
>> [APPLAUSE] >> Nice suplex in her own right,
playing for the bridge.
Shoulders are down, middle of the ring, and
LeRae, Candice LeRae just rolling through at the last possible moment.
>> Let me tell you that immediately as she landed.
Shotzi Blackheart unable to connect those fingers and get that pinned.
It was a split second where Candice LeRae's shoulders came off the mat and
that cost her the three count there.
>> That slight moment of distraction or slight moment of.
Is what can change of complexion, but off the backstabber for Candice LeRae.
Candice LeRae now, looking to fly, hits that moonsault, is this gonna send LeRae
to Halloween Havoc- >> One, two
>> And another kick out by Blackheart.
>> Here's your opportunity.
>> This is it.
>> How long can tend this matchup?
>> Ooh, look at Candice.
>> The experience, the intelligence once again,
looking at the bigger picture being in these situations.
LeRae knew what was coming in bought herself some time.
>> It's a veteran move, always thinking,
always knowing what comes next one step ahead of the game.
>> Wait a minute, Candice just jumping out of the way, presence of mind by Black.
Wait a minute, wait a minute, that's Indi Hartwell, what did she just?
>> She gave her a pencil. >> What did she just hand him?
What a right hand, LeRae into the cover, hook of the leg,
Candice LeRae is headed to NXT Halloween Havoc.
>> Here is your winner, Candice LeRae.
>> What on Earth does Candice LeRae have behind her back,
there's something in her hand.
>> [APPLAUSE] >> Well,
whatever it was was clearly affected.
>> What is that?
Looks like brass knuckles to me.
>> [APPLAUSE]