*We open this scene not with Daniel or Paxley but our lovely fellows at Chase U, Thea Hail and Troy Asher who are both suitably hyped up for tonight's first round match*

"You Ready Thea?"

"Ready?! Troy I'm always ready! Alwaysalwaysalways!" *She shakes Troy quite vigorously*

*Andre comes up behind them* "Alright guys you know the Gameplan. Go out and WIN! And even if you don't, you've still made us proud. Chase U on Three! 1! 2! 3!"

*All* "CHASE U!"

*We then roll it to Big Daddy's bar where one half of the NXT Tag Team champions Duncan Ledger is downing one last drink before their match* 

"Biggest opportunity of a lifetime Duncan. Ready?"

"Fallon you should know the answer to this! I STAY ready!"

*She high fives him* "THAT's what I'm talking about!" 

*We cut back to Vic Joseph and Booker* "Booker we've got some more mixed Tag action later tonight but right now we have an issue to address!"

"Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome, Cora Jade!"

*It's a mix of boos and cheers for Cora as she takes a microphone* "Look as you all saw last week... me and my partner lost our match in the Mixed Match Tag Tournament. I let my temper get the best of me and it cost us both. So I'd like if Carter could come out now so I can make things right..."

*https://youtu.be/Mg115SKdOPg?si=ZsUi_qbDughSL4sS*

*Carter does not look best pleased with Cora as he marches towards the ring* 

"Look Carter... I know last week didn't go the way we wanted it to..."

*Carter* "Yeah I can tell."

*Cora* "Look...I want to say I'm sorry I let my temper get the best of me and it cost us. I...just wanted us to be friends through this tournament...and it got to my head and-"

*Carter* "Cora it's not your fault. We both took our eyes off of the ball. So...I accept your apology." 

*Cora smiles and they hug*

*and then...*

*The crowd are in disbelief!* "I NEVER NEEDED YOU CARTER!"

*Cora gets close to a downed Carter* "You were holding me back. I never needed you. It's time I kicked you to the curb and focused on myself."

*Cora basks in the boos as Carter looks at her painfully as we roll it to The "Center of the Universe" herself Tiffany Stratton*

"I'm joined by Tiffany Stratton and Tiffany, safe to say you have your eyes locked on Roxanne Perez and the NXT Women's championship."

"Of course I do! Why wouldn't I?! I DESERVE to be Champion, not some 12 year old girl who took a bus just to get to Wrestling School! But that's not why I'm here. I'm here because I, Tiffany Stratton have aquired my own personal assistant!"

*Mckenzie* "I think you mean Butler?"

"I said PERSONAL. ASSISTANT. McKenzie. Ladies and gentleman I give you Carson Vance!"

*Carson (who looks like a clean shaven Zac Efron) steps into frame looking none too pleased about this.* 

"C'mon Carson! I need you to clean my car...give me a drink...manicure my nails..." *Tiffany rambles on as they head off and McKenzie shakes her head*

*https://youtu.be/9GGfmBr4FpM?si=nbx8H9lbnPrf4HvY*

"The Following Contest is a FIRST Round Mixed Match Challenge! Introducing first, Fallon HENLEY!

*https://youtu.be/Rur3jmMkTOE?si=q4D6JRfka8eW0nT6*

"Her Tag Team partner, He is one Half of the NXT Tag Team champions,  Duncan Ledger!"

*Duncan and Fallon make their way to the ring*

*https://youtu.be/npt1LfQNF8M?si=zPmIjb0JZXDsPJK2*

"Their opponents, Accompanied by Andre Chase, Representing Chase University, Troy Asher and Thea HAIL!"

*Troy just shakes his head and rolls into the ring, Hail not far behind*

*The Bell rings!*

*Match Highlights*

Troy with a dropkick:

Duncan with a Powerslam:

Fallon getting down and dirty with the classic punch in the ropes and a tip of the cap

Troy and Thea decide to take a bit of risk in the Chase U spirit with a  double tope suicida!

*Closing sequence*

*Troy works over Duncan setting him up for his finisher*

*Troy* "CHASE U!"

Troy goes for:

But Duncan catches him in mid-air with:

"LARIAT FROM LEDGER!"

*1! 2! 3!* "Here are your winners, Fallon Henley and NXT Tag team Champion Duncan Ledger!"

"And Booker we are one step closer to the semi-finals!"

*NXT Card for next week*

Stratton (W/Carson Vance) Vs Hartwell

NXT MMC Nile/Parker/Perez/Levine

The Nick Beckett Invitational

And more!

A/N:Comments are welcome! Hope you guys enjoyed!