That's gonna be motivation.
>> Absolutely right there, Jimmy.
It was Damian Priest who said, after last week, hey, I was shocked.
I was shocked and I was excited that Finn Balor answered my challenge.
>> Nice back elbow by the champion.
>> [NOISE] >> Come out victorious,
and the times he hasn't is because he's lost control of his emotions.
The last few weeks though, he seemed to have that under control.
>> Look at this, Balor looking for the double wagon, Priest have stuffed it.
>> Easily stuffed, great defense by the United States Champion.
And notice, Priest's taking his time, more methodical approach.
Damien Priest realizing, you don't want to push the pace.
>> [NOISE] >> And the champion might be rocked and
Balor wasting no time looking to capitalize on the opening.
>> Mutual respect between these two gentlemen but they know what's at stake.
We saw an aggressive display from Damian Priest a few moments ago,
now being matched by Finn Balor.
>> [NOISE] >> Known as the technician,
he can get aggressive as well.
Look at the speed off the ropes.
Over the top goes Finn Balor, United States Championship on the line.
>> [NOISE] >> Unleash some shots,
reversal now by the United States champion who gets rocked.
>> Look at the champion still on his feet.
I saw that kick coming and that stud into a stomp.
>> Double stomp to the heart of the United States Champion but
Damian Priest instinctively back up to his feet.
>> Just when you start asking yourself, how much is the championship worth?
How much is momentum into WrestleMania worth?
How deep are you going to get?
>> You don't need to ask that question, Jimmy.
If you don't know the answer to that question,
what the hell are you doing here?
WrestleMania is the pinnacle of our business, being a champion.
>> Scooping up Priest or Balor.
>> Ready for the reckoning, beautiful counter by Finn Balor.
>> Balor found his energy.
Shotgun drop kick in the corner.
>> [NOISE] >> Balor going for it again now,
all the way to the top.
>> Coup de grace from the top rope, he got it.
Do we see a new United States champion?
>> He got him, wow.>Yes, we do.
>> [NOISE] >> Here is your winner and
the new United State Champion, Finn Balor.
>> NXT Champion, Universal Champion, Intercontinental Champion,
now United States Champion at the perfect time.
>> Damian Priest can be proud in his reign as United States Champion.
Priest was a fighter every step of the way.
But be careful what you wish for.
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>> Let's face it, Finn.
These people carried you.
They carried you to winning my United States Championship.
>> [NOISE]
>> Did you hear all that motivation,
the respect?
Yeah, I never heard that.
My entire reign, they never gave me that even though I busted my ass and
I was successful in spite of each and every one of them.
>> [NOISE] >> So
basically, what I'm saying is, I'm gonna win that championship back.
I know that love, the admiration,
all that motivation ain't
gonna mean a damn thing.
>> [NOISE] >> Cheap shot from Damian Priest.
>> The hell, completely as powerful.
>> [NOISE] >> [INAUDIBLE] Damian Priest digesting
this lost love at all.
>> I understand Priest's emotions running high after losing his coveted
United States title but this is classless.
>> I agree with you, Corey.
This is the last thing I expected from Damian Priest in defeat.
It was a hard fought battle by both competitors and
tonight wasn't Damian Priest's night.
>> No, no, no, the match is on, we have a new champion.
>> Not out here, not outside.
>> Come on, Damian, no [CROSSTALK] my goodness.
>> [NOISE] >> Damian Priest has completely snapped.
He has lost his mind.
>> [NOISE] >> Yeah, you're right.
>> [NOISE]