NXT continues to build towards the last premium live event of the year in NXT Deadline. With Mandy Rose having her championship reign in jeopardy, she has a last woman standing match to overcome to stay champion. Von Wagner looks to halt Bron Breakker’s run as champion as they make their way to Deadline. Wes Lee has Carmelo Hayes in a contract signing, and Apollo Crews has the Irish Ace in his way for the nxt championship. It is clearly a mystery for the direction of Chase U with Duke Hudson becoming the biggest hype man in the group. Nikkita Lyons lost her partner as Zoey Stark attacked her after they failed to win tag gold. JD continues to be the necessary evil that NXT desperately seems to need. Indi Hartwell is going down a path of doing everything her way without friends like Roxanne Perez. The crowd seemed to be lacking a bit today. There were also too many short squash-like matches. The matches given time delivered though.
One Last Time, Joe Gacy and the Schism are going to face Cameron Grimes. Andre Chase faces Charlie Dempsey one more time after the upset months ago. The Grayson Waller Effect has both the NXT Champion and Von Wagner. Nikkita Lyons and Zoey Stark receive their rematch after the shock match restart weeks ago against Katana and Kayden.
GOOD Joe Gacy With Rest of the Schism Vs Cameron Grimes:
Sporting a difference in attire, Joe is wearing normal trunks, knee pads and black boots. It’s back and forth before them before Grimes gains control as the Schism is protecting him before going to commercial. Gacy has Cameron in a headlock as they are back from commercials. They show a replay of Gacy taking control with a superkick. Joe gets a nice backbreaker as Grimes is fighting back getting the moonsault fallaway slam. Fowler grabs the boot of Grimes before Gacy fails to take control. Grimes gets the poison rana as Gacy collides with Jagger. Cameron takes out all of the schism with a dive to the outside before Ava raine is the deciding factor in giving Gacy the win with the handspring clothesline.
Results: Joe Gacy by Pinfall via Handspring Clothesline.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.25 Stars
Carmelo Hayes Barber Shop: Carmelo says he is ready to win the North American Championship again. Next week Carmelo and Wes have a contract signing.
SQUASH Sol Ruca Vs Elektra Lopez:
Lopez gets a new entrance having the titantron moving up like an elevator going down a floor. Sol and Elektra trade hair pulling slams before Lopez gets caught with a face buster. Elektra gets a clubbing clothesline on the outside before taking control of the match back in the ring. Ruca attempts to roll up Lopez multiple times before getting the comeback. Elektra arm drags Sol off of the top rope before hitting a double handed seated chokeslam for the win. Indi Hartwell attacks Lopez before they are pulled apart.
Results: Elektra Lopez by Pinfall via Double Handed Seated Chokebomb
Jacy Jayne and Mandy Rose facetime each other before Jacy gets abducted out of the car by Alba.
SQUASH Charlie Dempsey with Thea Hail and Duke Hudson Vs Andre Chase:
Duke Hudson throws in the towel to give the victory to Charlie Dempsey.
Results: Charlie Dempsey by Forfeit via Duke throwing in the towel.
Fallon Henley is refusing to sell her family bar to Kiana James.
SQUASH Channing Lorenzo with Tony D’Angelo Vs Hank Walker: Hank gets the early advantage before Stacks starts to work him down. Stacks almost gets the win after a poke to the eye before hitting a knee curb stomp.
Results: Channing Lorenzo by Pinfall via Knee Curb Stomp.
GOOD Grayson Waller Effect with Bron Breakker and Von Wagner and Mr. Stone:
Grayson Waller kicks off the segment, introducing both Von Wagner and Bron Breakker. Breakker wore his fathers jacket to the ring. Waller questions Von Wagner’s qualifications for being a contender. Words are sent both way before Bron smashes Mr. Stone’s face into the desk without looking at Von.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.00 Stars
GREAT JD McDonagh Vs Axiom:
JD gets a shoulder block before both men trade side headlocks. Axiom out wrestles JD to start before JD has the strength advantage. Axiom gets the speed advantage as he dropkicks McDonagh out of the ring. JD works on the leg of axiom before getting caught with a stiff dropkick and a picture perfect moonsault to the outside onto JD. They both get back in the ring before JD starts to target the seemingly injured knee of Axiom. Axiom does an Arabian type moonsault before locking in sleeper move. McDonagh gets drop toe hold and a double legged boston crab. Axiom attempts a kip up but the leg is being too painful so JD hits a headbutt. McDonagh grossly bends the leg of Axiom before the ref and doctors call the match.
Results: JD McDonagh by Ref Stoppage
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.50 Stars
After the match, JD begs the NXT locker room to step to his level before saying he is looking at Apollo Crews.
SQUASH Damon Kemp Vs Brutus Creed – 5 Minute Challenge: Match ended with the crowd cheering on Brutus as he uses the chair of Damon.
Results: Damon Kemp By DQ via Brutus using the steel chair.
GREAT Katana Chance and Kayden Carter Vs Nikkita Lyons and Zoey Stark – NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship:
The match starts off hot with multiple exchanges and nice spots including the stereo dives from the champions. The crowd’s activity grew as the match moved on. During the match they teased Zoey hitting Nikkita by accident as wella s Nikkita pushing Zoey out of the way to take the superkicks. Katana and Kayden are really having a fun reign with the tag titles.
After the match as Zoey Stark is going to give the title to Kayden, she clocks Nikkita with it. Zoey Starks turns on Nikkita as she connects with a sliding knee. The crowd chanted Zoey is Angry as the show closes.
Results: Katana and Kayden by Pinfall via 450 Splash and Neckbreaker Combo on Zoey Stark.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.50 Stars
Overall
NXT continues to build towards the last premium live event of the year in NXT Deadline. With Mandy Rose having her championship reign in jeopardy, she has a last woman standing match to overcome to stay champion. Von Wagner looks to halt Bron Breakker’s run as champion as they make their way to Deadline. Wes Lee has Carmelo Hayes in a contract signing, and Apollo Crews has the Irish Ace in his way for the nxt championship.
It is clearly a mystery for the direction of Chase U with Duke Hudson becoming the biggest hype man in the group. Nikkita Lyons lost her partner as Zoey Stark attacked her after they failed to win tag gold. JD continues to be the necessary evil that NXT desperately seems to need. Indi Hartwell is going down a path of doing everything her way without friends like Roxanne Perez. The crowd seemed to be lacking a bit today. There were also too many short squash-like matches. The matches given time delivered though.
Matches: 0.50/1 Stars
Show Structure: 0.50/1 Stars
Atmosphere…: 0.50/1 Stars
Storytelling: 0.75/1 Stars
Production/Theme: 0.75/1 Stars
Overall Rating. 3.00/5 Stars
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