NXT continues to develop a large amount of stories with everything on the show advancing something. Tag team wrestling was a major feature of this episode with three tag team matches getting time. The crowd was hot as always and the show had a good structure. A solid episode of NXT that fits the episodic nature of weekly television.
A week removed from New Year’s Evil with the road to Vengeance Day kicking off, we hear from Bron Breakker and Grayson Waller. Apollo Crews and Axiom plan to combat Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams’ antics in a tag match. Gallus collide with the team they replaced in last weeks’ gauntlet. And Toxic Attraction speaks after their battle royal victory.
GOOD Apollo Crews and Axiom Vs Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams:
Solid opener, but nothing that innovative. The story being told within the match was good. The crowd was into the match and fundamentally the match was delivered well. Good enough opener.
Results: Apollo Crews by Pinfall via Wheelbarrow Roll Up Reversal.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.25 Stars
Tony D’Angelo tells Stacks’ it is time for him to become the underboss.
Tiffany Stratton says she has to show the locker room that there is only one superstar and that is her.
GOOD Toxic Attraction Speak:
After talking about continuing to be a team in NXT and being on the same page. Gigi claims the Toxic Revenge tour is still underway. Lyra comes out before claiming Toxic can’t beat Roxanne alone so they need each other. Gigi and Jacy attack Lyra before Roxanne Perez makes the save.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.00 Stars
SQUASH Alba Fyre Vs Sol Ruca:
The match was short and Sol Ruca looked great. Isla Dawn continues to be a thorn in the side of Alba as she distracts her. Sol got the win with her awesome Sol Snatcher.
Results: Sol Ruca by Pinfall via Sol Snatcher
GREAT Mark Coffey and Wolfgang Vs Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen:
The tension is there between these teams from early in the fall of 2022. The match was a brawl, this was more intense and continued to tell the story of Brooks and Kiana. Gallus looked great, Brooks and Briggs looked great as well. Gallus getting the win was the right choice and they had to work together to beat Briggs while Brooks was getting medical assistance.
Results: Gallus by Pinfall via Powerslam and Enziguri combo.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.50 Stars
SQUASH Thea Hail with Chase U Vs Valentina Feroz:
Short match. Elektra Lopez tries to get Feroz to use brass knuckles but she gives the ref the weapon. Thea gets a facebreaker.
Results: Thea Hail by Pinfall via FaceBreaker
GOOD New Day, Pretty Deadly and Gallus:
New Day say they are facing Gallus at Vengeance Day before Pretty Deadly interrupt. Kit and Elton claim they are the rightful number one contenders. Gallus comes out and says the New Day are right. And The New Day are next to lose to Gallus. Gallus and The New Day take out Pretty Deadly together before the brawl ensues between them in the ring. Crowd chanting let them fight.
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.25 Stars
SQUASH Javier Bernal Vs Tyler Bate:
Short match, Tyler was literally toying with Big Body Javi.
Results: Tyler Bate by Pinfall via Tyler Driver
GOOD Roxanne Perez and Lyra Valkyria Vs Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne:
This was a short match that had some decent stuff. The match further developed two stories though. Roxanne and the Toxic duo and the newly formed rivalry of Cora and Lyra. Nothing to complain about.
Results: Roxanne Perez by Pinfall via Pop Rox
Coby Galenzoski WR Star Rating – 3.00 Stars
Overall…
NXT continues to develop a large amount of stories with everything on the show advancing something. Tag team wrestling was a major feature of this episode with three tag team matches getting time. The crowd was hot as always and the show had a good structure. A solid episode of NXT that fits the episodic nature of weekly television.
Matches: 0.50/1 Stars
Show Structure: 0.50/1 Stars
Atmosphere…: 0.75/1 Stars
Storytelling: 0.75/1 Stars
Production/Theme: 0.75/1 Stars
Overall Rating. 3.25/5 Stars
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