Hideo Itami enters the ring at WrestleMania Axxess for a tournament match against former NXT Champion Adrian Neville.
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The winner of the tournament will qualify for the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which takes place on the WrestleMania Kickoff this Sunday on WWE Network.
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The WWE Universe in attendance is thrilled to watch the Superstars of Tomorrow do battle inside NXT's yellow ropes.
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The former NXT Champion is lightning-fast on his feet, able to counter anything Itami throws his way.
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Itami gets the passoinate WWE and NXT fans behind him.
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The Japanese sensation employs a Dragon Sleeper, a move made famous by 2015 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee and Itami's fellow countryman Tatsumi Fujinami.
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After a competitive match, Itami snares the win, moving on to the tournament finals.
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Next up is Tyler Breeze. Prince Pretty prepares for his match as only he can.
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Opposing him is the enigmatic Irishman, Finn Bálor.
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In a moment of levity, Bálor mocks his selfie-loving foe.
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Bálor drops Breeze with the Slingblade.
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A Coup de Grace then seals the deal ...
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... as Bálor prepares to wrestle Itami, with the victor going on to the WrestleMania Kickoff.
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The anticipation builds at WrestleMania Axxess as Itami enters the squared circle.
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Familiar opponents, friends and occasional tag team partners, Itami and Bálor leap into action wthi a fierce tie-up.
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A low dropkick threatens to crush Itami's face ...
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... but the proud Superstar shows his fighting spirit.
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Itami's resurgence proves effective ...
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... and he goes on to defeat Bálor to earn a spot in Sunday's Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal!
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Bálor congratules Itami on the milestone victory.
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Tatsumi Fujinami appears before the Axxess attendees ...
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... in a show of support for Itami.
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WWE COO Triple H also makes an appearance to help Itami celebrate his huge moment.
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A proud Game offers his congrats.
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Will Itami shine when he steps onto The Grandest Stage of Them All for the first time in his magnificent career?