Saxton asks if Joe thinks Regal doesn’t want him to be NXT Champion. Joe responds that he is starting to wonder if that is the case. Saxton turns to Nakamura and notes that some think Nakamura isn’t taking this shot seriously; he has been too laid back. Nakamura responds that he is taking it seriously, but his style is to be calm. Saxton adds that both Joe and Nakamura have had storied careers. Have they ever crossed paths before? Joe says he knows Nakamura very well. When Nakamura started out Nakamura trained at Joe’s Dojo. Nakamura says he doesn’t remember that. Joe laughs and says ok. Saxton asks Joe if he respects Nakamura. Joe says he respects what Nakamura has done, but that’s it. Saxton asks Nakamura the same, Nakamura leans in and says he does. Joe says Nakamura is gonna respect him. Joe gets up and asks if Nakamura thinks this is a game. Nakamura gets up and security separates them. Joe says Nakamura is going to respect him come Saturday.
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