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Post by Elliot on Feb 10, 2015 4:18:54 GMT -5
This is a really long show, perhaps unnecessarily long. Part of why I've put off replying for a while because I just don't have the time to read it all. I know you like your attention to detail, but I think cutting down on it a bit wouldn't hurt the shows too much. To kick things off we have Sami Zayn defeating Cesaro in their fourth encounter, a brilliant match and the right man won. Zayn needed this rub and hopefully it leads to bigger things for him in the future on NXT. While I'm a big fan of Tyson Kidd, I loved Leo Kruger, so to see him score the victory here pleased me. I like this Legionnaires group, even though all I can thing of is the disease atm. Shocked to see Emma become the NXT Women's Champion, didn't see that coming. I suspect Paige will rise up to the main roster soon enough with the loss of her title. Early glad the Ascension captured the NXT Tag Team Championships here, I'm a big fan of theirs. Hopefully they have just as dominant of a reign as they did in reality. Tyler Breeze beating Big Cass makes sense I guess. He's the shining star of the two, but I see huge things for Cass in the future. There hasn't been any big men that can move like he can since Kane and the Undertaker. He could be a star in today's WWE for sure. I honestly thought we'd see Ohno take the gold here, but I'm kind of glad that Bo Dallas retained. I think he was gold as Champion and an even longer reign is fine by me. I don't believe that's the last we'll see of Kassius Ohno though. I think he'll be back sooner rather than later.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Feb 10, 2015 9:29:52 GMT -5
NXT Arrival! Lets do this! #BrockLesnar. I think starting off with Antonio Cesaro and Sami Zayn was for the best and of course, this would be a fabulous contest, and the right man won. Sami needed it and now he can begin his road to possibly becoming NXT Champion down the road. Bo Dallas is a scumbag. Leo Kruger and Tyson Kidd was decent, nothing special but the right guy won. We don't need Kidd winning. God damn it Rusev and god damn it Aiden English, how dare you target Tyson Kidd like that! Kassius Ohno, there he is! The next NXT Champion! So much promos in this show, but, I get it. It's a big show for you. Big time NXT Women's Championship match that got a lot of time. Emma winning the belt was a little surprising but I'll take it, as long as she isn't doing the damn dancing thing it is all grand and dandy. Dare I say, El Dandy? I wonder what will come of her after her inevitable rematch with Paige. Corey Graves and Adrian Neville, I feel, were never going to keep the belts with their dissension between one another while having to go against The Ascension. Dissension versus The Ascension. Har Har. Are we going to have three new champions tonight? THIS IS BIG CASS! HES SEVEN FEET TALL AND YOU CAN'T! TEACH! THAT! AND THIS RIGHT HERE? THIS IS TYLER BREEZE! AND HE JUST CHEATED TO WIN! AND YOU CAN! TEACH! THAT! Very nice addition with the expert panel and a lot of build for this big main event that honestly shocked me with the result. Seeing Ohno not come out on top, I should have seen coming with the other titles changing hands tonight, but a surprise ending certainly isn't the worst thing that could happen of course. A crazy as  ending with everyone coming out and just all hell breaking loose. BO-LIEVE THAT! A very good, special event. Hey, it was too long so screw you. |
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Post by DTP. on Feb 10, 2015 10:43:37 GMT -5
| NXT PROFILE - Emma
132lbs - 5'5 - Melbourne, Australia
Finisher - The Emma Lock
x1 NXT Women's Champion
In the NXT locker room, there may not be a kookier person than Emma. From all the
way in Melbourne, Australia, Emma made her roots in the industry at the young age
of thirteen getting involved on the Australian independent circuit - although a shoulder
injury sidelined Emma throughout the last of her teen years. In 2009 the 'Dancing
Queen moved to Calgary, Alberta, Canada to train with former WWE, WCW and
ECW Superstar Lance Storm before travelling to the United States and making her
name known in the independent rankings. With training from arguably one of the
most underrated WWE alumnus, Emma is technically sound and capable of anything.
The beautiful blonde was signed to Florida Championship Wrestling in 2011, however
her persisting shoulder injury forced her to the sidelines, making her have surgery to
repair it the problems and take her out of action for a year. By the time that she
returned, FCW had closed its' doors and NXT was the new developmental system
for future WWE Superstars. Finally, Emma made her first in-ring appearance at the
beginning of 2013. An unorthodox competitor, Emma showed that she liked to dance
even though announcers and spectators have touted how abysmal a dancer she truly
is. The Australian has been targeted as a rest of her kooky personality by various
other NXT Divas, namely the BFFs fronted by Summer Rae. Summer and the BFFs
have previously attempted to tarnish Emma's career in NXT - although Emma has
had backup in fellow friend, Paige.
After months of repeated, failed efforts to win the NXT Women's Championship in
friendly competition with her ally Paige, her chance finally came at NXT ArRIVAL
as she alongside Summer Rae challenged Paige in a match that is being talked
about by fans worldwide as 'one of the greatest Divas matches of all-time'. In this
match, Emma finally won the big one and was crowned the second NXT Women's
Champion in the title's existence.
Despite being a blonde with a simple personality and a passion for dancing, Emma
is not one to be underestimated. After being trained by Lance Storm and the FCW
trainers, Emma is a powerhouse in the ring with other Divas - and a technician at
that. Despite being one of the shorter Divas in the WWE system, she is one of the
strongest, and can take down any underestimating adversary in the ring. |
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Post by DTP. on Feb 10, 2015 11:10:37 GMT -5
| NXT PROFILE - Viktor
240lbs - 6'2 - Parts Unknown
Finisher - The Fall of Man
x1 NXT Tag Team Champion
x2 FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion
x1 FCW Florida Tag Team Champion
Stood at the side of Konnor, these two men are two of the most dominant members of
the NXT roster, and two of the most experienced. Collectively known as the
Ascension, Viktor originally made his start in 2000 where he actually trained in the
Hart Dungeon under the umbrella of the Hart Family. Making his debut in 2001, Rick
Victor travelled the United States competing on the independent circuit, including a
short trip overseas to Japan where he competed on a tour to gain further experience.
He even wrestled for former developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling just after
the WWE distanced themselves with the promotion.
In 2011, Victor was signed to Florida Championship Wrestling and made an impressive
splash, scoring many pinfall victories over future WWE Superstars such as Seth
Rollins and Roman Reigns. But his biggest triumph in the developmental territory
came in 2012, as Rick Victor won the FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship
after defeating NXT Superstar Bo Dallas. Dallas would go on to win the title back
two nights later, but Victor managed to beat him the night after, making him a two
time champion. Additionally, he was also one-half of the last FCW Florida Tag Team
Champions as he teamed with Brad Maddox until FCW's doors closed.
As FCW folded, NXT arose, and Rick Victor spent the rest of the year training in
NXT to hone his crafts. But finally, in the summer of 2013 he made his NXT debut
alongside Conor O'Brian. The two became known as the Ascension, and plowed
through the NXT tag team division: including wins against Justin Gabriel and Tyson
Kidd, and a hard-fought loss to the Usos. As time went on, Conor and Rick became
known as 'Konnor' and 'Viktor' - making their sights set on the NXT Tag Team
Championships. Finally, at NXT ArRIVAL the Ascension won the titles after defeating
Adrian Neville and Corey Graves - a testament to how dangerous a duo they can be.
Viktor is the smaller half of the Ascension, but he is still a beast in the ring. Strong
yet agile, Viktor and Konnor form the perfect and most destructive tag team in NXT
today. Now the NXT Tag Team Champions, they will continue to dominate the rest
of the competition in NXT. |
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Post by DTP. on Feb 10, 2015 11:23:13 GMT -5
| NXT PROFILE - Colin Cassady
276lbs - 6'10 - Queens, New York
Finisher - The East River Crossing
He's 6'10, and you can't teach that! From Queens, New York, Colin Cassady
is the big best friend of the loudmouth from Hackensack, Enzo Amore. Nicknamed
'Big Cass' purely because of his size, Colin Cassady has been an athlete since his
youth. He played basketball for New York University where he also has a degree in
economics, and has also ran a ticket brokerage company for sporting events,
'Big Cass' is not your average big man Superstar - intelligent, Cassady may
surprisingly be one of the smartest members of the NXT locker room.
Trained by WWE Hall of Famer Johnny Rodz, Colin Cassady only made his debut
on the independent circuit in 2010. The big man wrestled in Rodz's training school
promotion before quickly being snatched up by the WWE in 2011 - where Cassady
received further training to enhance his skills in the ring. In Florida Championship
Wrestling he found it hard at first, taking five months to score his first pinfall victory,
and still being a greenhorn by the time FCW closed its doors in the summer of
2012.
In 2013, Colin Cassady made his NXT debut alongside best friend Enzo Amore, the
two going on to develop a renowned personality, perhaps as two of the best talkers
in the NXT locker room as well. The two competed in matches with Mason Ryan
and Alexander Rusev, but finally Cass and Enzo scored a victory and eliminated the
perception of "being all talk". The pair were en route to a shot at the NXT Tag Team
Championships before Enzo tragically broke his leg in training in November, and
ever since 'Big Cass' has competed in singles action: even coming close to winning
the NXT Heavyweight Championship from Bo Dallas.
The big cat from Queens is big, he's smart, and he's quick at the same time. A
smooth talker, Colin Cassady and his friend Enzo Amore can catch the attention
of a room in one sentence. Cassady has previously come close to achieving the
limelight in NXT and may very well seek to aim it again in the future. When Enzo
Amore returns to competition, maybe the two New Yorkers can finally get their first
lick of gold and become NXT Tag Team Champions. |
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Post by DTP. on Feb 10, 2015 12:52:25 GMT -5
 NXT News of the Week
(February 27-March 6, 2014)
- At the NXT television tapings on Friday night, prior to the show in one of the auditoriums, COO
and the Head of NXT, Triple H addressed the NXT roster in what is described as a motivational
speech. Triple H noted his ambition to develop NXT into a brand of its own, talking about there
being more of a push behind the television show in terms of advertising and marketing in additon
to promotion with thanks to moving the television show to the WWE Network. He also noted that
he wanted NXT to be renowned as the 'pure wrestling' brand of the WWE. (March 3, 2014)
| - Numerous WWE Network subscribers suffered from technical issues when live streaming NXT
ArRIVAL on the Network last night. One particular technical issue forced the Network to crash and
many people missed Tyler Breeze and Colin Cassady's match as well as the entrance of Shawn
Michaels prior to the main event. The WWE have released this statement regarding the incident:
""During tonight's live NXT ArRIVAL special, we unfortunately experienced technical difficulties,
which are to be expected when launching a new digital network. We will work aggressively to
solve these glitches and deliver quality service. The complete event will be available on-demand
overnight." (February 28, 2014)
| - Following NXT ArRIVAL going off the air, Adrian Neville and Corey Graves headed to the back
and John Cena (who had been sitting in the front row for the second hour of the show with
girlfriend Nikki Bella) got into the ring to deliver a short speech. Cena praised the NXT roster and
talked about how solid the action was tonight before bringing the entire roster onto the rampway
for a final bow. (February 27, 2014)
| - Numerous WWE Network subscribers suffered from technical issues when live streaming NXT
ArRIVAL on the Network last night. One particular technical issue forced the Network to crash and
many people missed Tyler Breeze and Colin Cassady's match as well as the entrance of Shawn
Michaels prior to the main event. The WWE have released this statement regarding the incident:
""During tonight's live NXT ArRIVAL special, we unfortunately experienced technical difficulties,
which are to be expected when launching a new digital network. We will work aggressively to
solve these glitches and deliver quality service. The complete event will be available on-demand
overnight." (February 28, 2014)
| - COO Triple H, Dave "Ranjin Singh" Kapoor, John Saboor and Michael Cole spoke to Full Sail
University students today in an event called "Future Is Now: A Conversation with WWE". They
discussed the WWE Network, the rise of NXT and various other subjects. (February 28, 2014)
| - In star sightings from NXT ArRIVAL last Thursday, in attendance in the crowd were: WWE Hall
of Famers Pat Patterson and Dusty Rhodes, John Cena and Nikki Bella, Ric Flair and daughter
Charlotte, the Mayor of Orange County, ex-TNA Knockout So Cal Val and Larry Zbyszko. In
similar news, NFL player for the New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski was in attendance for
Friday's NXT tapings. (March 3, 2014)
| - Prior to NXT ArRIVAL going on the air, the dark match for the show was Charlotte and Sasha
Banks facing Bayley and Cameron of the Funkadactyls. Charlotte got the win for the BFFs after
the Perfect Selection on Cameron. Of note, Bayley was selling her knee injury from last week.
(February 27, 2014)
| - NXT ArRIVAL debuted a new theme song for the brand last night. It will be used on future
episodes of NXT by the sounds of it (link). Additionally, NXT Superstars Adrian Neville (link)
and new NXT Tag Team Champions the Ascension (link) have new theme songs which premiered
last night. All of these themes are now available on iTunes for download. (February 27, 2014)
| - On top of problems with the live stream for NXT ArRIVAL, it is apparent that there was a ton of
miscommunication at the Full Sail University as well. The first 200 ticketholders at the venue
were turned away because the venue had oversold tickets. Fans were then told before the start
of the show that the 400-seat venue was over capacity. Furthermore, allegedly customer service
was horrible, with refusal to refund those turned away, and then a free autograph signing with
certain NXT Superstars for those turned away - which didn't happen. The apparent excuse from
Full Sail for the venue overselling was because students at the college get into the show for free
and outsiders have to pay to get in. The venue allegedly expects 200 no-shows and therefore
sells more tickets than its capacity. (February 29, 2014)
| - Most of the NXT roster watched NXT ArRIVAL in a separate auditorium on the Full Sail campus
due to the lack of space backstage at the venue. (February 29, 2014)
| - WWEShop.com now have an 'NXT' category on their website. To coincide with NXT ArRIVAL,
certain NXT Superstars debuted new t-shirts last night. For those wondering, NXT Heavyweight
Champion Bo Dallas, new NXT Tag Team Champions the Ascension and former NXT Women's
Champion Paige have shirts available on the website. The website also notes that the NXT
merchandise will be shipped free of additional charge. (February 28, 2014)
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Post by DTP. on Feb 10, 2015 14:45:00 GMT -5
| NXT ARRIVAL: THE FALLOUT - TAPED FEBRUARY 27, 2014 [#NXTArRIVAL]
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- WWE's cameras caught up with Sami Zayn backstage for an interview shortly
after his victory against Antonio Cesaro: "I'm really happy with how that turned out.
Antonio Cesaro, love him or hate him. He's a master in the ring. He's a master and
to actually manage to beat a man with such regard on the main roster: that's amazing.
I feel infinite right now, I'm on a high. That's for sure. I think our match out there
tonight will go on to be talked about for generations to come - that and our other
matches from the past. What's next for Sami Zayn? Well, two months ago I spoke
about my New Year's resolution: I want the NXT Heavyweight Championship. Thanks."
Zayn took a swig of water and wiped the sweat off of his face with a towel, leaving. |
- Cutting to later on in the night, as the new NXT Women's Champion Emma made
her way through the Gorilla position, visibly emotional from the title victory:
"You know I can't believe it. I did it, I'm now the NXT Women's Champion. Y'know
it's funny. I'm just a girl with a huge dream who grew up watching wrestling on the
other side of the planet in Australia. And now I'm here and tonight, NXT ArRIVAL,
I arrived. I won the NXT Women's Championship. It's been such a journey, and I'm
not ready for it to end just yet". Emma wiped tears from his cheeks as she left. | 
- A visibly angry former NXT Women's Champion was shown pacing in a corridor as
WWE camera approached the 'Anti-Diva' for an interview: "I guess that I lost the
title fairly. And I suppose that I should be happy because my friend won the NXT
Womens title. But it's hard for me to be happy because I wasn't involved in that
three count. I wasn't on the other side with my shoulders pinned. I had to watch,
I had to watch as my dream and my life and my moment was all taken away from
me before my very eyes. I'll accept that loss. But I want my rematch. I want my
rematch from my friend, Emma. We need to settle this and find out who the best is". | 
- Alex Riley caught up with the 'Swiss Superman' Antonio Cesaro, as he was stood
drinking water still dressed in his gear. "Cesaro, I just wanted to get some comments
from you following that loss tonight against Sami Zayn in what many are touting as
one of the greatest matches in NXT and possibly WWE history" he asked. Cesaro
finished sipping his water as he answered: "I just want to let it be known that tonight
was a big surprise to me. Maybe I underestimated Sami Zayn, who knows. But I
raised the bar tonight, and I showed the world that I arrived too. Because now I'm
going to go back up to the WWE roster and focus on one thing: that aim being to
climb the ladder and become the ultimate WWE Superstar. But yeah, props to Sami,
he really stepped it up tonight and I would love to face him any day of the week when
he moves up to Monday Night RAW." Riley asked about Cesaro whispering
something into Sami's ear as they hugged in the ring after the match, to which the
'Swiss Superman' responded: "I couldn't tell you. That's between me and him".
Cesaro smiled and patted Alex on the back before walking away. | 
- Jason Albert caught up with the NXT Heavyweight Champion Bo Dallas after his
hard fought battle with Kassius Ohno, during which he ended Ohno's career. "Bo,
I just wanted to ask you about tonight's match, and if you have any regret for ending
the career of Kassius Ohno", he asked. Bo grinned with the NXT title on his shoulder,
as Dallas told Jason: "I do not. I don't have any regret for what I did out there. I left
everything out there for everybody to see. Everybody saw who I am and what I am
capable of. Meanwhile, Kassius Ohno merely just decided to leave. And that's fine.
He can't handle me and all of my Bo-lievers. But from here on out, it's all about me.
It's all about being the NXT Heavyweight Champion. And I'm going to keep on crushing
the competition". Dallas let out one last grin to the camera before leaving to shower. | 
In the dressing room after the main event match, Adrian Neville was ready to leave
when he was approached by Tom Philips. "Adrian, I just wanted to get a few
comments from you about the turnout of tonight - first, you and Corey Graves lost the
NXT Tag Team Championship to the Ascension - and then, in an attempt to save
your friend Kassius Ohno from the Legionnaires, you accidentally struck Ohno
and tragically cost him the match and his career". Adrian looked back at Tom looking
dejected, as he took the microphone and told Tom: "It just sucks that I was in the
wrong place at the wrong time. I just wanted to help Kassius win the NXT
Heavyweight Championship because I knew it meant a lot to him. I knew that he'd
be a better champion than the one we have currently, Bo Dallas. I'm just hoping to
run into Kassius on the street sometime and apologize". Corey Graves then walked
into the shot with a frown on his face as well. "Are you still moping?" asked Graves.
"We lost the NXT Tag titles and you're moping about somebody else's career?
Adrian, what happened to Kassius didn't reflect us in any way. What did reflect on
us is the fact that we lost the titles. And we need them back. Are you with me?"
asked a mildly cold-hearted 'Savior of Misbehavior'. Neville looked Graves in the
face and said "you're right". "Let's get those belts back". The two then walked out of
shot together, leaving the locker room. | 
- New NXT announcer Rich Brennen was standing by with the Principal Owner of
the WWE, Stephanie McMahon. "Stephanie, we just wanted to get some comments
on what you thought of NXT ArRIVAL, in particular, the womens match between
Summer Rae, Paige and new NXT Women's Champion Emma". Stephanie smiled
as she turned to Rich and told him: "I think that this whole night has been special,
but like you mentioned, I have to say it makes me incredibly happy to see those
three women steal the show and prove their equality against the men. I've said it for
a while, but the NXT Divas are the future and are ones to watch in the future. But
as a woman it makes me feel so proud to represent the NXT Divas division. I mean,
that was amazing. Did you hear the crowd during that match? 'This is awesome' -
that's the first time I've ever heard that during a Divas match. I'm very happy". Rich
Brennen thanked Stephanie for her time as Stephanie walked away. | 
- NXT trainer and announcer William Regal was lastly shown with COO Triple H.
"Triple H, you are the father of NXT. NXT is your child, and tonight you put on one
heck of a show at NXT ArRIVAL. What were your thoughts?" asked Regal, as Triple
H had a grin on his face. "Well ya know, the congratulations for me, is more of a
congratulations for the business in general. To me this is just a cap on the process
that is ensuring the future of the WWE. That's what NXT is. I couldn't be prouder,
these kids made history tonight. First live in-ring product shown on the WWE Network
and you watch these guys go out there and put on the performances they put on
tonight, and it's hard to imagine that they're not on the main roster. I mean, I know if
I was a fan sitting at home, in my mind I'd be thinking about all of the 'oh my god, I
wanna see Sami Zayn versus Daniel Bryan, I'd wanna see Cesaro and Cena, I'd
wanna see Adrian Neville and Cena, and Adrian Neville and Randy Orton' and, I mean
it just starts to make your mind go to all of these places, and that's really what this
is. We say it all the time, we say 'NXT is this generation, it's the future', but it is.
We just watched the future, that's why we called it ArRIVAL. This was NXT putting
itself on the map. All of these kids down at the Performance Center striving to be on
RAW, on SmackDown - sticking their flag in the ground and saying 'this is us, this is
what we are and we're coming. You know, these guys are good, and in like five
years you're gonna be seeing these guys headlining WrestleMania, and that thought
is completely unbelieveable, I mean I see that now and think 'these kids are still
developing'. That's what's exciting. I can't help but get excited for the future." | 
- In the lobby of the Full Sail University, Byron Saxton was shown. "Ladies and
gentlemen, I'm about to catch an exclusive interview with Kassius Ohno for the first
time since he was exiled from NXT after losing the NXT Heavyweight Championship
tonight." Suddenly, Byron saw Kassius, as Ohno didn't make eye contact with Byron
or the camera, carrying on walking and carrying his suitcase with him. "Kassius, I
just wanted to get your thoughts now that you--". Byron was cut off, as Ohno
lonely walked out of the front doors of the Full Sail University, seemingly never to be
heard from again. NXT ArRIVAL: The Fallout went off the air as Ohno left the building. |
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Post by DTP. on Feb 13, 2015 10:20:40 GMT -5
 WWE NXT - Thursday 6th March 2014 - Winter Park, FL (#211) #WWENXT
Taped: Friday 28th February 2014 - Live on the WWE Network!
"AFTER ARRIVAL"
Tonight on NXT:
- Seven days after the conclusion of NXT ArRIVAL, NXT lands on Thursdays permanently, as we get to witness the aftermath from some of the top superstars' matches following the special event last week.
- After retaining the NXT Heavyweight Championship once again, Bo Dallas will hold a celebration party in the middle of the Full Sail University commemorating his impressively long title reign.
- Seething after yet another loss in his career, Tyson Kidd seeks redemption as he challenges NXT ArRIVAL opponent Leo Kruger to a rematch.
- After the Legionnaires' involvement in the NXT Heavyweight Championship match, newcomer Kalisto will seek to take some of their momentum away as he faces Aiden English.
- We will hear from the new NXT Women's Champion Emma.
After the WWE signature airs, a video package airs reflecting on last week's history-making NXT ArRIVAL event. Featured involves clips of the Ascension winning the NXT Tag Team Championship; Emma fulfilling her destiny by becoming the NXT Women's Champion; Sami Zayn overcoming the adversity of Antonio Cesaro in an all-time classic encounter; And following interference from the Legionnaires, Adrian Neville accidentally striking Kassius Ohno when en route to victory - costing Ohno the NXT Heavyweight Championship and his career; Thus allowing Bo Dallas to walk out of ArRIVAL still the champion. The final clip showed Kassius Ohno taking a slow-motion final walk up the rampway.
The brand new theme song for NXT debuted in the brand new opening video, showing off the top NXT stars including Bo Dallas, the Ascension, Adrian Neville, Paige, Emma, Tyler Breeze and Corey Graves. Following this we went to the rejuvenated NXT Arena in Winter Park, FL for the aftermath of the ArRIVAL. Renee Young, Jason Albert and Alex Riley introduced us to NXT, talking up the events of last week whilst the theme of Kalisto was playing; the 'King of Flight' making his way down to the ring. (00:02)
AIDEN ENGLISH (w/SYLVESTER LEFORT & ALEXANDER RUSEV) def. KALISTO The 'King of Flight' hasn't been too featured in recent weeks, but tonight it was his chance to gain some momentum as he got prepared to take on the 'Artiste' that partially cost Kassius Ohno his final match last week. Aiden had the Legionnaires faction at ringside with him, and appeared confident going into it with the much smaller luchador from Mexico City - but Kalisto put up quite a fight against English, showing off a lot of innovative high-flying moves - including a legtrap sunset flip which almost got him an upset victory. The distractions from Lefort and Rusev cost him though, as English was able to get back into the match, finally getting the victory with the Director's Cut for a decisive three count in 4:45. **1/4
The NXT Universe booed, as clips of the match aired. Following this, Aiden English was joined in the ring by Sylvester Lefort - as Legionnaire Alexander Rusev stood over Kalisto and insultingly locked in the Accolade! Rusev refused to let go as English slapped Kalisto in the face repeatedly - the Frenchman Lefort meanwhile stood grinning next to them. Suddenly though, Adrian Neville and Corey Graves hit the ring, looking for revenge after their involvement in last week's NXT Heavyweight Championship match! But Lefort, ever the wise man decided to tell the Legionnaires to retreat, agonizing Neville and Graves as they aided to Kalisto in the ring. The Legionnaires glared as Neville and Graves looked on. (00:10)
In the backstage area, new NXT personnel Rich Brennen approached Tyson Kidd, who was shown sat on some stairs, his ring jacket hood up and his headphones on - as Brennen wanted to get some comments from Kidd on his rematch with Leo Kruger tonight. He was cut off by Kidd, who removed his headphones. "I didn't hear your question, but I'm assuming it's about my recent slump, right? You're saying that I'm a loser. And maybe that's right. Maybe my time here in NXT this past few months hasn't gone that well to plan. I haven't won a match in months - yes. But tonight I'm going to end that. Tonight, I'm taking on Leo Kruger again - and this time Kruger will see my ultimate potential." Kidd put his headphones back on and walked away, a very focused match going into the rematch tonight. An advertisement aired, promoting the WWE Network - available now, for $9.99 a month plus six-month commitment! (00:12)
We returned to the Full Sail University, as Renee Young stood in the centre of the ring. "Please let me welcome to you at this time, the brand new NXT Women's Champion, Emma!" With that, out came the new NXT Women's Champion to a loud applause from the crowd in Winter Park. The 'Dancing Queen' made her way out to the ring with the title around her waist, still dancing excitedly as she wandered to the ring - this time notably without the struggling crawl into the ring. Emma smiled as she continued to dance near Renee, who seemed very excited about this. The announcer asked Emma about what it felt like to finally finish this journey and become NXT Women's Champion. "I have to say, Renee. It's amazing! You guys are the best!"
The fans popped, as Renee noted the twelve month journey it took to get to where she is right now, to which the Australian replied - "It has been a ride. I've overcome so much, from people saying I'm too ditzy to be lead the Divas into the NXT Generation. I've had people say I'm not good enough to win the title, that I'm ugly and have no talent...but last week I showed those people what I had deep within, and now I am standing here as the NXT Women's Champion!" The crowd cheered as Emma smiled and showed her title to the NXT Universe. "But I do know of one person who isn't very happy with me as the NXT Women's Champion, and that person is also one of my best friends. So Paige, I know you're out there: I want you to come to the ring so we can talk it out and clear the air".
After moments of the NXT Universe, Emma and Renee waiting, the theme of the 'Anti-Diva' hit, as a dejected Paige made her way out to the ring, not looking too pleased still at all. Paige slowly made her way to the ring as she stood in the corner rested against the turnbuckle as Emma held the microphone. "I know that you're not happy with me. I know that you held this title for so long, and I can't help but feel like this has really hurt you. So I just wanted to talk this out with you tonight so we can keep being friends." commented Emma, as Paige looked at Emma and snatched the microphone away. "Emma, as happy as I am to see you stand here as NXT Women's Champion, I can't help but feel hurt. I came to NXT from England, I came to NXT and much like you, I overcame adversity. I was the first ever Women's Champion here in NXT: and that title was my baby. It was my passion exemplified. And I lost it, and I didn't even lose it with my shoulders pinned to the mat or my hand slapping the canvas ready to quit." Paige looked at Emma, before screaming: "I want my rematch!" Paige was seething now, as Emma looked her in the eye.
The Australian snatched the microphone and back and smiled at Paige. Paige was angry but Emma was smiling, as she asked her: "what are you doing next week?" The 'Anti-Diva' raised an eyebrow as Emma continued. "Next week, you get your rematch". Emma smiled as she held the NXT Women's Championship over one arm and extended her other arm to Paige. Paige looked Emma in the eye and smiled; accepting the handshake. Emma and Paige smiled at one another, until things got tense and their facial expressions turned to looks of focus and motivation.
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- NEXT WEEK: New NXT Women's Champion Emma gives former champion and best friend Paige her rematch, the NXT Women's Championship on the line.
An advertisement aired, promoting WrestleMania XXX, live on the WWE Network on April 6, 2014. (00:21)
Back inside the Full Sail University, we see NXT Superstar Jake Carter in the ring, as Carter held a microphone. "Up next, I fight Baron Corbin. Corbin has made a splash here in NXT: but I don't care about that. No, you see what I care about is getting my spot back on NXT back. I was a regular on this show. Now I'm lucky to get featured on this programme once every six months. So Baron, come get it, because I'm not letting you walk over me!"
BARON CORBIN def. JAKE CARTER - The former tag team partner of Corey Graves made his return to NXT tonight, but little did Carter know - he was in for a real challenge when going up against Baron Corbin. The son of WWE Legend Big Van Vader tried to club away at Baron early on, but Corbin managed to shove him off and deliver a big boot right into the jaw! Baron proceeded to batter away at Carter, as the 6'9 newcomer took Carter down hard with a stiff clothesline! Baron then got Jake up, and the impressive End of Days flatliner got Corbin yet another win here in NXT in 1:32! n/a
The fans in the NXT Arena were eruptive for Baron Corbin, impressed with his pure strength and natural charisma. Jake Carter was gasping for air on the canvas, as the 'Enigma' stood tall victorious in his fourth match here in NXT. (00:23)
As the announce team shifted the topic to Sami Zayn and Antonio Cesaro's match, a replay of last week's Fallout show aired, featuring interviews with both Zayn and Cesaro: "I feel infinite right now, I'm on a high. That's for sure. I think our match out there tonight will go on to be talked about for generations to come - that and our other matches from the past." said Sami Zayn. Meanwhile, Antonio Cesaro had this to say about the match: "Maybe I underestimated Sami Zayn, who knows. But I raised the bar tonight, and I showed the world that I arrived too. Because now I'm going to go back up to the WWE roster and focus on one thing: that aim being to climb the ladder and become the ultimate WWE Superstar. But yeah, props to Sami, he really stepped it up tonight and I would love to face him any day of the week when he moves up to Monday Night RAW." When asked about what Cesaro whispered into Zayn's ear after their match, the 'Swiss Superman' responded: "I couldn't tell you. That's between me and him".
CHARLOTTE & SASHA BANKS (w/SUMMER RAE) def. ALEXA BLISS & BECKY LYNCH - After the loss by fellow BFF Summer Rae during last week's NXT Women's Championship, she led her two prospects Charlotte and Sasha Banks into action tonight against Alexa Bliss and Becky Lynch - two future Superstars in training down at the Performance Center. Charlotte seemed quite smug with herself, coming two weeks after badly injuring the knee of former best friend Bayley. Charlotte taunted the NXT Universe as her and Sasha Banks traded turns in picking apart the leg of Alexa Bliss - Bliss trying to fight back, but Sasha Banks tied Becky Lynch up with the crossface as Charlotte scored the win with a figure-four leglock forcing Bliss to tap out in 3:40. **
The crowd booed as Sasha Banks and Charlotte let go of their respective holds, the BFFs then joined in the ring by leader Summer Rae. Summer held a microphone as she stood with her BFFs, going on to say "This is what the BFFs are! We are strong, we united, and we don't bow down to anybody! The truth is, it doesn't matter that Paige and Emma are dominating the NXT Women's Championship scene right now. That's not my focus. What is really important is that we are three of the elite Divas in NXT today - and we are going to go on and become the elite Divas in the WWE tomorrow! Just wait, and you'll see". (00:32)
In the office of the NXT General Manager, John Bradshaw Layfield was sat behind his desk with Adrian Neville and Corey Graves on the other side, seemingly confused as he wagged his pencil around. "So...let me get this straight. You want to face the Legionnaires?" Layfield asked, as Neville and Graves looked at one another. "Yes. They took out our friend, Kassius Ohno. They're the reason that Ohno is not here tonight, why he isn't the NXT Heavyweight Champion right now", stated Graves. "But...you realize that it was you, Adrian that cost Kassius, don't ya?" retorted John, as Neville nodded his head in shame. "I can make this happen, guys. I can make it take place next week: however. I had you booked for your NXT Tag Team Championship rematch next week with the Ascension - so you realize that if I make you and the Legionnaires for next week...you'll have to defend your number one contendership too."
Neville stood up over Layfield and Graves and said determinedly: "Whatever it takes, JBL. I want to avenge what I did. And then, only then, can me and Corey get back to where we were before, as the rightful NXT Tag Team Champions". Neville stomped off out of the office, as Corey and John looked at each other. "Is he always this intense?" asked Layfield. Graves nodded. (00:34)
- NEXT WEEK: It's revenge time, as the former NXT Tag Team Champions Adrian Neville and Corey Graves take on the men that got involved in the NXT Heavyweight Championship match last week, the Legionnaires. But in an added twist, the winners of this match will go on to challenge for the NXT Tag Team Championships.
LEO KRUGER def. TYSON KIDD A rematch from their match last week at NXT ArRIVAL, Tyson Kidd seeked to get his first victory of 2014 against a man that has mocked him for the past couple of weeks, Leo Kruger. As Tyson Kidd made his way down to the ring, he looked very determined and focused, as he donned his headphones and ring jacket hooded over his eyes. Kidd seemed ready and the NXT Universe were rooting for him to take a victory for the first time in several months. Meanwhile, Leo Kruger made his way down to the ring with a sadistic look of confidence, grinning at Tyson as he slowly made his way down the ramp into the ring.
Upon the opening bell, Tyson Kidd went straight for Leo Kruger, causing Kruger to decide to take a step out onto the ring apron. Kruger grinned at Tyson as he shouted "You're a loser, Tyson! Listen to these people!" as Kidd looked around. Kruger then tried to get back inside the ring and try again, but Kidd ran at Kruger and nailed him with a dropkick knocking him out of the ring! Kidd slid to the apron, as he followed up with a springboard off of the second rope into a twisting crossbody onto Kruger on the floor! Kidd played to the crowd before rolling Kruger back into the ring, but Leo managed to get on top of him with numerous clubbing blows to the back. Kruger picked Tyson up and attempted to go for a fireman's carry but Tyson managed to turn it into a tornado DDT; hooking the leg just for two. Tyson worked over Kruger as he began to deliver numerous kicks in the corner onto the chest of the South-African, but when Kruger shoved Tyson away, Leo struck Tyson with a big Slice, covering for two.
Leo Kruger was now in control as he began to maliciously and wisely stomp away at the limbs of Tyson, as the Canadian was now in deep trouble. Leo kept crouching down to mock a struggling Tyson Kidd, to which Kidd tried to make a comeback with an inside cradle but for two. Kruger then got back up and snapped Kidd up with a DDT! Kruger went back to stomping away at Tyson, the South-African notably going after the arm, which he executed a diving knee drop from the second rope across; Kruger then beginning to work the arm by twisting it; almost similar to what he did last week. The NXT Universe were getting behind Tyson as Kruger applied a variation of the armwrench - and soon enough Tyson started to get back into this match, rising to his knees before rolling Kruger off; Kidd with a spinning wheelkick to follow up! Kidd was slow getting back to his feet as he held his arm in pain - Tyson taking Leo down with two clotheslines before going up to the top rope; coming off with the somersault neckbreaker - Tyson only managing to get two again!
Kidd was trying to figure out what he had to do to put Leo away now, as the Canadian decided to go for a fisherman neckbreaker - just for Kruger to break free and attempt a spinebuster, but Tyson managed to land on his feet and springboard off the ropes, attempting a tornado DDT off of it but Leo held Tyson up before nailing the spinebuster! Kruger covered Kidd, but just for two once again. Kruger was starting to realize how focused and motivated Kidd was to win this and decided to try and end it with the Kruger's End - but Kidd broke free and applied the Dungeon Lock! Kruger was struggling as Tyson began to choke the life out of Kruger - but referee Shawn Bennett was counting, and the bell sounded at 8:26!
WINNER: LEO KRUGER (**1/2)
The crowd booed loudly as Tyson Kidd let go of the Dungeon Lock, Tyson looking at the referee and expecting a victory, but instead Shawn Bennett raised the hand of an unconscious Leo Kruger! Kruger was down, but replays showed that Tyson's shoulders were down on the mat. Tyson was beside himself as Kruger rolled out of the ring whilst the NXT Universe booed loudly, badly wanting Tyson to win this. A dazed Kruger grinned as he shouted "I told you, Tyson! I told you!". Meanwhile, Kidd was angry about the loss in the ring, kicking the ropes and turnbuckles, screaming out in anger: another loss for Tyson Kidd! (00:45)
A mobile phone video aired, from the cell phone of none other than Colin Cassady. "How ya doin', my name is 'Big Cass' and I'm 6'10, and you can't teach dat". Cass tilted the phone to show Enzo Amore preparing to eat a cheeseburger for lunch at a table beside him. "And this is Enzo Amore, and he's had a broken leg. And ya can't teach dat. But what we can teach him is how to get back in shape". Enzo looked alarmed by Cassady recording him, as he put the cheeseburger down and approached 'Big Cass'. "Hey it's my cheat day alright? I got a chance to take a break so I'm taking a break. I'm eatin' a burger, so what. I don't even care!" Enzo put the burger in the trash can and walked off sulking. "Next week we're gonna be able to show you Enzo's comeback down at the Performance Center. He's had a broken leg, but now it's time for the 'Bonafide Stud' to put a 'ym' at the end of 'Certified G'! How ya doin'". ( 00: 46)
- NEXT WEEK: We take a look at the beginning of Enzo Amore's spectacular comeback to the ring, as Colin Cassady takes us through Enzo's workout at the Performance Center.
We returned to the Full Sail University as the ring was covered in balloons meaning only one thing: it was time for the celebration party of the NXT Heavyweight Champion Bo Dallas. The theme of the NXT Champion hit triggering loud boos, all of which emanating from a fan wanting to see the 'Knockout Kid' Kassius Ohno. Bo got into the ring dressed in a grey suit, as Dallas grinned obnoxiously to the fans in attendance. He was handed a microphone as the boos continued. "Why the long faces, guys? Your Heavyweight Champion is here!" He commented, as the fans continued to boo loudly. They chanted 'We Want Kassius' at Dallas, causing Bo to respond with a confused look on his face. "Oh, you want Kassius? I'm sorry friends, but Kassius Ohno in NXT is no more" smiled Dallas, as Bo continued: "You want Kassius? Well Kassius didn't do good enough. He lost to me, he lost to your NXT Heavyweight Champion. And why? Because I'm the hero you guys need! I'm the guy that can keep you all Bolieving. I was never supposed to be NXT Champion - but 287 days later, I am here, and I am on the biggest roll of my career! You guys must be so happy to have a fighting champion like me. An inspiration like me - because I know without me around in NXT, you would be getting drunk at parties around this campus, drinking all of your stupid drinks and achieving absolutely nothing from it! And your NXT Heavyweight Champion would be a shmuck, a shmuck like...C.J. Parker. But there is a difference! I am free thinking much like C.J. Parker. But I am more intelligent, I am more attempting and I am more trying with everything I do! I'm just better! I'm better than the entire locker room of knuckleheads back there that have all fallen between my feet! I've beaten Big E, I've beaten Colin Cassady, Antonio Cesaro. I've beaten Adrian Neville, Corey Graves, Leo Kruger, Tyson Kidd. I wasn't supposed to, but that's why I'm such a dark horse. I'm an inspiration to you people!" noted Bo, listing his accomplishments. "Is there a guy I haven't beaten back there? I would happily mop the floor with him!" smiled Bo. That is until the theme of Sami Zayn hit, and out came the man that beat Antonio Cesaro last week! Zayn made his way down the rampway to the ring, as Renee Young noted Sami Zayn's New Year's resolution to become NXT Champion by the end of 2014. Zayn joined Bo in the ring with a grin on his face and a microphone in hand. "I really like the celebration, Bo. Gah, I love balloons" expressed Sami as he picked one up and batted one of the ring with his hand. Bo looked at Sami and raised an eyebrow, "what are you doing here?" Zayn smiled as he kicked a few other balloons, looking back at Bo and saying "I'm just here because I heard about your challenge, ya know?" Bo appeared confused by this, as the NXT Universe chanted Sami's name. "But, I've beaten you! I don't know why you want another shot at me, because just like I did to Kassius Ohno, I'd probably beat you again and make you leave!" Bo commented. "Ah, ya see, Bo. I've changed since then. I think this time I could beat you, and I think I could make it quick, too." Dallas looked to be on the verge of throwing a tantrum, as Sami continued to play with the balloons, making minimal contact with the NXT Heavyweight Champion. "You wouldn't know how to beat me. You wouldn't end this reign. I'm invincible, Sami. I stay down for nothing! Don't you know that?" Bo said, reflecting on his resilience back at NXT ArRIVAL. "I dunno, I just have a good feeling about this" Zayn continued to tell Bo, as he threw a balloon out to a fan in the front row. At that moment, Bo Dallas tried to blindsight Sami as he looked away from him - just to run into a Blue Thunder Bomb! Bo caused several balloons under him to explode, as Sami stood tall! The NXT Universe cheered Sami on, as Zayn stood over Bo, saying "I guess we'll have to find out, won't we! Nice party, Bo" finalized Zayn, as the theme of his hit again. The NXT Heavyweight Champion was down laying in his bed of balloons, as Sami grinned and left the ring; NXT going off the air. (00:57)
WWE NXT RESULTS: 3/6/2014
Leo Kruger def. Tyson Kidd
Charlotte & Sasha Banks def. Alexa Bliss & Becky Lynch
Baron Corbin def. Jake Carter
Aiden English def. Kalisto
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Post by DTP. on Feb 13, 2015 13:14:25 GMT -5
NXT Statistics
(January 1 - March 6, 2014)
| NXT Superstar | W | L | D | Notes | | Adrian Neville | 4 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Aiden English | 2 | 0 | 0 | n/a | | Alexander Rusev | 1 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Bayley | 0 | 3 | 0 | Inactive due to injury | | Baron Corbin | 4 | 0 | 0 | Debuted in Week 3 | | Bo Dallas | 2 | 2 | 0 | NXT Heavyweight Champion | | Camacho | 0 | 2 | 0 | n/a | | Charlotte | 4 | 0 | 0 | Returned from injury in Week 4 | | C.J. Parker | 0 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Colin Cassady | 3 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Corey Graves | 3 | 2 | 1 | n/a | | El Local | 0 | 0 | 0 | Inactive; on main roster | | Emma | 3 | 2 | 0 | NXT Women's Champion | | Enzo Amore | 0 | 0 | 0 | Inactive due to injury | | Kalisto | 1 | 2 | 0 | n/a | | Konnor | 3 | 2 | 0 | NXT Tag Team Champion | | Leo Kruger | 3 | 2 | 0 | n/a | | Mojo Rawley | 2 | 0 | 0 | n/a | | Paige | 1 | 3 | 0 | n/a | | Oliver Grey | 0 | 0 | 0 | Inactive due to injury | | Sami Zayn | 3 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Sasha Banks | 2 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Scott Dawson | 0 | 0 | 0 | Inactive due to injury | | Sin Cara | 0 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Summer Rae | 3 | 2 | 0 | n/a | | Tyler Breeze | 1 | 2 | 0 | n/a | | Tyson Kidd | 0 | 4 | 0 | n/a | | Viktor | 2 | 1 | 0 | NXT Tag Team Champion | | Xavier Woods | 1 | 1 | 0 | n/a |
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Post by DTP. on Feb 14, 2015 14:08:06 GMT -5
| NXT PROFILE - Enzo Amore
200lbs - 5'11 - Hackensack, New Jersey
Bada boom, it's the realest guy in the room! Enzo Amore may strike the casual viewer
as a scrappy, young tyke that is all bark and no bite. Extreme charismatic, he is a lot
more than that. The fiery native of the Jersey Shore was actually signed to a contract
with NXT in the summer of 2012 - how? Because he happened to be working out at the
same gym as COO Triple H. Enzo's charisma and abilities to talk impressed the former
thirteen-time World Champion and decided to give him a tryout, which Enzo managed
to pass and began training under the guidance of Bill DeMott and Dusty Rhodes.
Immediately drawing the ire of NXT viewers, Enzo Amore made his debut in early
2013 - however he was put in harms way when he faced and lost to Mason Ryan.
Enzo was soon joined by his long-time best friend Colin Cassady (whom he had
known since he was fifteen years old). The two found it hard getting anywhere, as
weeks after weeks they were defeated by Mason Ryan, Alexander Rusev and the
Ascension. But Amore and Big Cass gained popularity with the fanbase, falling in love
with their amusing anecdotes on the microphone, commonly when en route to the
ring.
Unfortunately for Enzo Amore, as he and Colin Cassady were on the midst of a future
NXT Tag Team Championship opportunity, Amore broke his leg in training, in what
was called a 'freak accident' by witnesses. Amore spent the last two months of 2013
on the sidelines, as he supported Colin Cassady from the sidelines as his best friend
challenged unsuccessfully for the NXT Heavyweight Championship. Still on the
sidelines, Enzo is expected to make an in-ring return in the spring of 2014.
Still with a lot to learn, Enzo Amore is already a hand in the ring. He is hot-tempered,
he is goofy and his intensity is also through the roof. Amore has the potential to
tell anybody anything and have the NXT Universe begging for more. When he
returns, it is expected that Amore and Cassady will finally seek their first taste of gold
in the NXT Tag Team Championships. In Amore's eyes, everybody in NXT is SAWFT
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Post by DTP. on Feb 14, 2015 15:09:34 GMT -5
NXT News of the Week
(March 6 - March 13, 2014)
| - It has been reported from various sources that Kassius Ohno's exclusion from NXT as a result of the storyline coming out of NXT ArRIVAL was a work - however an unnamed friend of Kassius has recently informed us that he has actually left the WWE. Ohno has already fallen back onto his feet however, as he made his return to the independent circuit last weekend - not even half a week after his final NXT appearance. As it stands right now, it could have been a good write-off for Ohno - rumors of his release came months ago as a result of his 'lack of motivation'. Many noted his weight gain in NXT and were bothered by it. Kassius as a result of the storyline of losing to Bo Dallas and in the process losing his job - combined with a main event appearance on the biggest NXT show to date - should give him solid publicity and notoriety to get bookings around the country. (March 7, 2014)
- Solomon Crowe - formerly known as Sami Callihan on the independent circuit - was actually
in action at the NXT tapings last week. He is rumored to start as soon as next week: though it is
currently unknown whether said match was recorded for television or was merely a dark match.
(March 7, 2014)
- It's been quite an eventful week for the new NXT Tag Team Champions, the Ascension. They
gained the NXT Tag Team Championships on the biggest show to date for NXT last Thursday at
ArRIVAL - and proceeded to make their first main roster appearance at a WWE live event in
Madison Square Garden. Konnor and Viktor defeating Los Matadores, and apparently popped the
typically hostile New York crowd. (March 9, 2014)
- Following NXT ArRIVAL, the company moderated the NXT Heavyweight Championship to fit the
new look that NXT has started enforcing. NXT, as you may have noticed have started using the
new WWE Network logo on its' broadcasts. This past week's NXT also featured the WWE
Network logos on the title belt's side plates. It could be that this is a test, as the WWE is
expected to incorporate this logo on the main roster shortly. (March 8, 2014)
- With the creation of the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal match on Monday Night RAW
last night, management are allegedly toying with the idea of featuring a few NXT stars in the main
roster match. Nothing is certain yet, as an original plan was apparently to have an eight-man tag
team NXT showcase at WrestleMania XXX. If neither of these happen, it is always possible that
we could see an NXT star make their debut for the main roster following WrestleMania on RAW.
On a related note, Emma made her singles debut on the main roster this past week on
SmackDown, where she defeated Summer Rae. Emma, who is not carrying the NXT Women's
Championship on her main roster appearances, is being paired with Santino Marella opposing
Fandango and Summer Rae. (March 11, 2014)
- The dark match for last week's NXT tapings featured Simon Gotch defeating Sawyer Fulton.
Gotch is using an early 20th century gentleman gimmick, of note. The second dark match
included Solomon Crowe defeating Travis Tyler. (March 6, 2014)
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Post by chaz on Feb 14, 2015 19:40:41 GMT -5
Starting with #211.. Decent, but obvious win for Aiden to kick us off. I think the pairing of him, Lefort and Rusev is a little odd. They seem like three people that wouldn't really mesh. The post-match attack puts them over well, however. Good save from Neville and Graves. I really, really, really dislike Emma, so to me having her as the Women's Champion is horrible.  Especially when you have Paige!! Hopefully she drops the belt back soon. Decent and obvious win for Baron. I would like to see more from Carter and I hope his little promo before the match was an indication that that will happen. Babyface remarks from Cesaro? Eh, not too sure. Hopefully we see more of Zayn and Cesaro. Very good showcase for the Divas of NXT and the BFFs especially. I think they looked very strong here. I'd love to see all three move into the title picture, I think along with Paige (not Emma) they could do wonders. Oh cool, number contendership up for grabs next week? Should be a decent match. Pretty cool finish for Tyson/Kruger, with Tyson just missing out on a redeeming victory. The more and more Tyson is pushed down, the further he will eventually go imo. Hope to see Tyson/Kruger 3 with Tyson coming out on top. Your promo writing is brilliant. Nice segment with Cass and Enzo, captures the scenario perfectly. I guess Sami's win has catapulted him to the level where he can be a legit contender for Bo. Again, both characters captured perfectly and the feud is reignited with the failed attack/BTB. Solid end to a solid show. You're head and shoulders above everyone on this board right now, and have been for a while. Congratulations on another fantastic diary. |
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Post by Jord on Feb 14, 2015 22:51:41 GMT -5
First off, I really like the layout. Nice touch having the header and footer of it yellow but the sides black. Now onto the show... I always liked the pairing of Rusev with Sylvester Lefort so it's nice to see you retained that. The addition of Aiden English isn't one that I'm really a fan of as he seems out of place alongside Lefort and Rusev to me. Neville/Graves feuding with The Legionnaires sounds good, though. Looking forward to where you go with Kidd's losing streak. $9.99!!! Emma as the Women's Champion is cool. The story of Paige not happy with losing her title without actually being pinned is great. I'm assuming that Paige will lose her rematch next week before turning heel on her friend. Paige is better as a heel anyway, in my opinion. Poor Jake Carter. I wasn't a fan of Corbin up until his match with Neville on NXT in real life the other week. Should be interesting to see where you go with him after the usual initial squash matches to build him up. Pretty cool that you have (kind of) 2 Diva storylines running simultaneously. Neville/Graves sacrificing their title shot for a number one contenders match against The Legionnaires is unique booking but it's a nice touch! The inclusion of match graphics for the main event only gives an important feel to it, which is always good. Solid main event in a rematch between Kruger and Kidd. I'm glad that you're keeping the Kruger character around instead of repackaging him as Adam Rose. Loved the unique finish to the match. Haha you captured Bo's character superbly in the closing segment. You've built Sami back up, despite already losing to Bo, so that he is once again credible for a run as the champ. Will Sami win the title this time around? I think so. I'm looking forward to seeing how you build your card up over the next month or so for the next Network special. Overall, fantastic stuff as always, Dan. (Not that I expected any less from you)
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Post by DTP. on Feb 15, 2015 18:23:10 GMT -5
WWE NXT Live Event: March 7, 2014
Lakeland, FL - Lakeland Armory
- Big house tonight, I saw several people being turned away at the doors for this
show. I have to say it's probably because of the popularity and good response
NXT has had since the Arrival special two weeks ago. A good crowd on hand -
Eden did ring announcing, and announced that NXT would return on June 20.
| - Solomon Crowe def. Travis Tyler in a short opening match. It was a nice
surprise as always to see Sami Callihan, who appears to be going for a hacker
gimmick here - he made his entrance with an iPad in his hands, fiddling with the
lighting in the arena. Tyler showed a decent fire and got a few pops from the
girls in the crowd - but this crowd knew who Solomon Crowe was, and that's all
there was to it. Crowe picked up the win with a headlock driver to a good pop.
| - Simon Gotch def. Elias Sampson in a bit of an awkward bout. Simon Gotch
is portraying something of a gentleman straight out of the 20th century - which is
surely unique. He cut a short promo before the match talking about how the WWE
is full of different species: silverbacks, vipers and rattlesnakes. Gotch followed up
with a pretty iffy match with Elias Sampson. Sampson is good in his size and
power, but he was an awkward bumper for Gotch. Gotch later got the win with a
Michinoku driver for the victory.
| - Kalisto def. Aiden English by disqualification in one great match. The contrast
in styles helped this match a lot, and Kalisto's in-ring aerial style is extremely
exciting to watch and the crowd were into it. Sylvester Lefort was at ringside with
English as always, and got extra heat on Kalisto when the referee's back was
turned. English went for the Director's Cut on the luchador but Kalisto got the win
after an amazing corkscrew moonsault. After the match, Alexander Rusev rushed
the ring and attacked Kalisto until Corey Graves made the save, setting up...
| - Alexander Rusev def. Corey Graves in a slow, plodding match. Rusev's style was
particularly slow-paced and methodical, whilst Graves managed to get the fans to
care about this one. As before, Sylvester Lefort was with Rusev and cheap
shotted Graves at any open opportunity, but Graves finally made the save and
mounted a comeback. Rusev attempted to fight Graves off, but when the former
NXT Tag Team Champion went for the Lucky 13 but Rusev's legs were too big
and strong. Further interference from Lefort allowed Rusev to hit Graves with that
impressive superkick followed by the Accolade. Rusev and Lefort stood tall after.
| - Charlotte & Sasha Banks def. Paige & Becky Lynch in a fun tag team match.
The BFFs were without Summer Rae, who is at the WWE Madison Square Garden
show tonight (alongside Adrian Neville, Emma, the Ascension and Tyson Kidd).
Paige is without a doubt main roster worthy now. She helped out the rookie Becky
Lynch, who appeared last Thursday on NXT losing to Charlotte and Sasha Banks.
Charlotte is impressive in the ring, she was extremely agile in doing cartwheels
and getting heat for it. Her and Sasha's teamwork was really nice, too. Paige made
the comeback after Becky was the Diva in peril, and almost got the win with that
beautiful Scorpion Crosslock submission that Aja Kong used to do, but Charlotte's
interference helped Sasha escape and put Paige away with the Bankrupt. A rare
loss for Paige, putting over one of the more underrated Divas in NXT.
| - Tyler Breeze & Danny Burch def. Colin Cassady & Oliver Grey in a fun little
tag team bout. Because Enzo Amore is still sidelined and in rehab with his leg,
Cassady explained before the match that he was unable to be here tonight. His
partner instead was Oliver Grey, who hasn't been seen in a few months. Interestingly
Tyler Breeze and Big Cass' tag team partners in this match worked over in England
a while back in their independent circuit days. Burch portrayed something of a
Manchester street fighter, dressed complete with the tight black tee and leather
pants with a chain. Breeze seemed repulsed by Burch, which is perfect. Everything
Breeze does is gold, even the little things. Big Cass finally got his revenge on
Tyler and the two brawled at ringside, as Danny Burch took Oliver Grey down for
the count with a top rope RKO. Fun, short match.
| - Sami Zayn def. NXT Heavyweight Champion Bo Dallas in an awesome main
event. If the promo this past week on television was any indication, this should be
an awesome feud with matches like these. Dallas continued to stall and act arrogant
with false motivation given to fans in the building, which was quite amusing. Sami
got in all of his high spots, right down to a tease of the top-rope brainbuster.
Dallas soon tried to start cheating against Zayn, attempting to bring in a steel
chair, then the NXT title belt, then by unhooking a turnbuckle pad. Dallas continued
to try and hide, trying to get himself counted out but Zayn was on the offensive
and tried to get the win with a Helluva Kick, but Bo managed to escape and run
away from the match, ending the great exchange in a count-out. Quite a disappointing
finish, but it was a great enough match that the fans were happy to see Zayn win this
anyway. Zayn signed autographs and posed for the fans after the match. After
his performance at NXT ArRIVAL, I think he's definitely going to be a great star
on the main roster whenever he gets called up.
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| NXT PROFILE - Aiden English
215lbs - 6'3 - Chicago, Illinois
Finisher - The Director's Cut
They call him the 'Artiste' for a reason. Aiden English is a man that is dedicated to
the crafts of fine arts. Whether it be watching historical cinema, directing musicals
and plays, or even acting and singing for the NXT Universe. But additionally, he is one
of the most rugged superstars you can find in the promotion. Prior to training, he
starred in over 20 stage performances and achieved a degree in acting (specializing
in stage combat) at Columbia College in Chicago. He made his professional wrestling
debut in 2011, and quite quickly he was signed to Florida Championship Wrestling the
next year.
In FCW, Aiden English didn't achieve too much, as in a few months the developmental
territory closed its doors and NXT became the official breeding promotion for aspiring
WWE Superstars. English made his start here, though initially he was unsuccessful,
falling in defeat to several future WWE Superstars including Big E, Ryback and Bray
Wyatt. However he found a way to turn this all around - showcasing his talented
abilities. Becoming known as the 'Artiste', Aiden English made his voice be heard -
literally. English's ignorance has brought him success, as his snobby attitude
combined with a gritty in-ring style showing off his real manly arsenal of moves
equaled to a good win/loss record.
In late 2013, Aiden was even put in a main event match with former WWE Champion
Rob Van Dam - and although he was unsuccessful against the ECW Original, he held
his own and showed many people what a hungry competitor he truly is. It was this
match which opened Sylvester Lefort's eyes, and English was signed to a contract,
becoming a member of the Legionnaires alongside Alexander Rusev. English has
helped Rusev out numerous times since, and it could be the beginning of something
special as English continues his journey to becoming a prominent member of the
NXT roster.
He's talented, he's masculine, and he knows it. Aiden English has allies that can
destroy enemies with the snap of Sylvester Lefort's fingers. English will continue to
grow as a competitor, and one day Aiden's voice will literally be heard on WWE TV. |
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Post by DTP. on Feb 15, 2015 19:46:59 GMT -5
| NXT PROFILE - Kalisto
170lbs - 5'6 - Mexico City, Mexico
Finisher - The Salida del Soy
Innovative, fast-paced, resilient. These are three terms to describe the Mexico City
luchador Kalisto. Not seen since the younger days of Rey Mysterio's career in ECW
has the business seen somebody like Kalisto. The luchador fell in love with watching
WWE, WCW and ECW when his family relocated to Chicago, Illinois in his childhood -
and this is where Kalisto first got his influences from. He trained in taekwondo, football,
amateur wrestling and even in gymnastics in school, and cut his teeth first in 2006.
His training was vigorous because of his youth and small stature, but he was resilient
and went on to compete on the independent circuit in the United States, in
addition to competing in Mexico's AAA promotion. Kalisto began to gain more and
more experience through working on the independent circuit, before a call came for
him to join NXT in May 2013. The smallest member of the roster, Kalisto trained in
the WWE Performance Center and went on to make his debut in the Fall of 2013 -
putting up a fight against his opponent Hunico and making his name be known as the
'King of Flight'. Kalisto scored the win, but after the match he was assaulted by
Hunico and his bodyguard, Camacho - the two beating down the fellow Mexican until
WWE Superstar Sin Cara made the save.
The two together, Kalisto has found guidance in the main roster luchador. Together,
they showed exactly what they were capable of in tag team action against teams
such as Hunico and Camacho and even a trying effort against the Ascension - the
young man even got a title opportunity at Adrian Neville and Corey Graves for the
NXT Tag Team Championships, but Kalisto and Sin Cara were unsuccessful.
But now, Kalisto is even more experienced than before. Having trained hard for most
of his career, the 'King of Flight' is in NXT to open eyes and amaze talent. His size is
small, and that may be considered a negative, but Kalisto continues to impress with
his innovative aerial moveset, as well as a big heart full of resilience. With Sin Cara,
the two could be capable to get another NXT Tag Team Championship opportunity - but
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 22:04:23 GMT -5
NXT, March 6, 2014 - First things first, I like your background with the different colored border. It's slick, bro. A good win for Aiden English over Kalisto. I like what you have going on with The Legionnaires, and Rusev and English make an interesting pairing. I really really really hope you bring in Lana. Interesting development with Neville and Graves going into a feud with The Legionnaires. Honestly, I don't see that match taking place on the next special. Change my mind on that, and I bet you will. Good little interview with Tyson Kidd. I hope you put some focus on him throughout the year, fact. Awesome segment with Emma and Paige. These two women are rightfully the focus of the women's division, but I see Paige being called up soon. Hopefully next week's bout is the main event. It deserves to be the main event. Jake Carter has been squashed. It's really interesting seeing Baron Corbin in his current role this early in the year. But I like it. Good win for Charlotte and Sasha Banks. I'm hoping you push all four of these women during the year, they all have loads of potential. A decent match between Leo Kruger and Tyson Kidd. That was a cool finish, by the way. It adds to the story between Kruger and Kidd. Hopefully Kidd gains a victory soon. Good promo exchange between Dallas and Zayn. I'm intrigued at a potential title match between them and hopefully Sami is the one to beat Bo. A good episode of NXT, good job.
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Post by DTP. on Feb 17, 2015 2:24:15 GMT -5
WWE NXT - Thursday 13th March 2014 - Winter Park, FL (#212) #WWENXT
Taped: Friday 28th February 2014 - Live on the WWE Network!
"ONLY THE HUNGRIEST WINS"
Tonight on NXT:
- They've fought multiple times, but after losing the NXT Women's Championship without being pinned at NXT ArRIVAL, Paige gets her rematch. Tonight, Emma will put the title on the line against her best friend Paige.
- After crashing the NXT Heavyweight Champion Bo Dallas' celebration party last week on NXT, Sami Zayn has made it clear what he wants now. Tonight, Sami Zayn will address Bo Dallas.
- In the aftermath of Kassius Ohno's departure from NXT, Adrian Neville and Corey Graves put their rematch clause for the NXT Tag Team Championships on the line against Aiden English and Alexander Rusev.
- Colin Cassady gives us a sneak peek at the comeback of Enzo Amore, as they hit up the Performance Center gym.
The WWE signature graphic airs, which is followed up by the new opening video package for NXT, showing off the top stars in NXT including Bo Dallas, the Ascension, Adrian Neville, Paige, Emma, Alexander Rusev, Tyler Breeze and Corey Graves among others. We cut to the Full Sail University, where Byron Saxton, Tom Phillips and William Regal were there to greet us to what should be a packed edition tonight. They hyped up what's scheduled to come in this hour of NXT, as the theme of the Legionnaires was already playing, Sylvester Lefort leading Alexander Rusev and Aiden English down the rampway among boos.(00:01)
NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP SHOT ON THE LINE
ADRIAN NEVILLE & COREY GRAVES vs THE LEGIONNAIRES Still reeling after the demise of Kassius Ohno, Adrian Neville decided that he wanted to sacrifice his and Corey Graves' NXT Tag Team Championship rematch by getting payback on the Legionnaires for interfering in Kassius Ohno's final match with Bo Dallas back at NXT ArRIVAL. Though it was Neville who put Ohno away by accident, Rusev and English started the interference, and that could have been Neville's motive going into this match. The Legionnaires appeared as fearless as ever, as they stood in the ring accompanied by the sinister Sylvester Lefort awaiting the competition - and to a great reaction from the NXT Universe, out came the 'Man That Gravity Forgot' and the 'Savior of Misbehavior'. Neville and Graves immediately rushed the ring, as they traded blows with a ready and waiting Rusev and English. "It's chaos already!" commented Tom Phillips, as Rusev quickly sent Graves out of the ring through the ropes, whilst English and Neville exchanged Irish whips in the ring. Neville leapfrogged English and just when Aiden came to leapfrog a rebounding Neville, the 'Jumping Geordie' dropkicked English down to the canvas for the first near fall of the match.
"It could be that Adrian Neville feels tremendous guilt for inadvertently costing Kassius Ohno his career, and that could be what drove him to demand this match" analyzed Regal, as Adrian continued his offense attempting a leg lariat just for English to block it - but when the 'Artiste' attempted to go for a neckbreaker, Neville reversed and twisted into a neckbreaker of his own! Neville followed up with a standing Shooting Star Press, but English managed to kick out at two. Neville was quick on his feet tonight, wrenching on the arm and tagging in Corey Graves, who began to scrappily stomp away at the abdomen of the 'Drama King'. The NXT Universe cheered Graves on as he followed up by connecting with a dragon screw on English wrenching the leg - as Corey quickly attempted to slap the leglock on English just for Rusev to quickly climb into the ring to stomp it up. "You've gotta wonder what is going through Graves' mind knowing that what could be another reign as Tag Team Champion is in the hands of Neville through this match" commented Byron Saxton, as Graves tried to go after Rusev just for the referee to restrain them.
Graves went to go after Aiden English again, but the 'Artiste' wisely snapped the Pittsburgh native up and dropped him with a gutwrench suplex! Aiden presented himself to the NXT Arena among boos, as English stomped away at the back of Graves before tagging in Alexander Rusev. "Another thing to take into account is how well rested the former champions are - they had a hard fought battle with the Ascension two weeks ago - who knows how in shape they are for this match" commented Tom Phillips. Rusev roared to boos, as he scooped Graves up and connected with a Bullplex, only giving the 'Bulgarian Brute' two. Rusev then followed up with a powerslam as Sylvester Lefort decided to get onto the apron and distract referee Danilo Anfibio whilst Rusev choked Graves allowing English to step in behind the referee's back and nail Graves with a front dropkick to the face! Rusev continued to work over Corey as Neville attempted to get the fans to root for Graves - Rusev mocking Adrian by almost allowing a groggy Graves to get the tag just for Rusev to drop Graves again with a backbreaker!
"Look at Rusev, just toying with Corey. This man is so big and strong that he could break anybody in his path and become NXT Heavyweight Champion and nobody would be able to stop him" mentioned Byron Saxton, as Rusev nailed Graves with a big power kick before tagging in Aiden English, snarling. "And that's where the Muay-Thai background comes in, that's what makes Rusev so dangerous". English came back in and immediately darted across the ring, tackling Neville off the apron to loud boos, as English once again arrogantly bowed to the Full Sail crowd. Aiden then went to go after a stumbling Graves, delivering a knee to the jaw - before English grinned and decided to go to the top rope for the ever-agile senton bomb: but Neville shoved him off and English flipped off the top to the canvas! Graves and English were slow, but they finally made the tag: in coming Adrian Neville and Alexander Rusev!
"School boy error by Aiden English, and he paid for it!" blurted Tom Phillips, as Adrian Neville darted at Rusev with a running dropkick to the gut temporarily stunning Rusev. Neville continued as Rusev attempted to shove him off: but when attempting a superkick, Neville charged at Rusev and took his other leg from under him with a dropkick! Rusev crashed onto his front and onto his knees, as Neville dived off the ropes and shot at Rusev with a tornado DDT! Neville covered, but English was there to break it up. The 'Artiste' attempted the Director's Cut, but Corey Graves intervened with a chop block taking English down! Neville then turned and got a Samoan drop for his worries, just for Graves to break up a two count! "All of this for a shot at the NXT Tag Team titles!" exerted Regal, as Graves tried to strike Rusev just to get a headbutt - and as Neville attempted to get up in the corner, Rusev charged him in the corner but...Neville dodged it! Adrian sprung onto his feet and dropkicked Rusev to his knees - and wisely Aiden English on the apron got the blind tag. English went up to the top rope and attempted an axe handle on Neville but Neville moved and Corey Graves was there to reverse English's attack into an exploder suplex! Graves then went after Rusev, the two brawling at ringside as Neville went up high and came off with the Red Arrow, Neville scoring the pinfall at 11:24!
WINNERS: ADRIAN NEVILLE & COREY GRAVES (**3/4)
"They keep their title shot!" exclaimed Tom Phillips as Adrian Neville slowly got to his feet, the 'Man That Gravity Forgot' joined in the ring by partner Corey Graves. Neville's hand was raised in victory as the 'Savior of Misbehavior's hand was too, Neville and Graves confirming their rematch with the Ascension for the NXT Tag Team Championships. "They may have gone to hell and back hanging onto those titles, they may have lost them to the Ascension fairly and squarely at NXT ArRIVAL - but with this momentum, with this teamwork, could they become NXT Tag Team Champions again?" questioned Regal, as Sylvester Lefort looked on, visibly peeved by the result as Aiden English remained down. (00:15)
Meanwhile, the new NXT Tag Team Champions Konnor and Viktor were shown watching on from a monitor in the backstage area. Devin Taylor cautiously approached the Ascension, almost out of fear. "Guys, Ascension, I just wanted to get your reaction to this decision, knowing that you have to compete with Adrian Neville and Corey Graves one more time with your new title belts on the line". Konnor and Viktor turned from the television showing their challengers, as the Konnor snatched the microphone. "I'll tell you this. We waited so long to get our hands on these titles. And now Neville and Graves want to come back for more? It's their death sentence!" spat Konnor, as Viktor continued, "And to think, we thought we'd beat the life out of them at ArRIVAL. I guess we're going to have to beat them to an inch of their lives!" growled Viktor. The two Ascension members then plodded away, scheduled for action later on. An advertisement aired promoting WrestleMania XXX, live on the WWE Network on April 6, 2014. (00:17)
The NXT announce team reflected on last week's tense encounter between the new NXT Women's Champion Emma and the former NXT Women's Champion Paige, as a replay aired reviewing Emma inviting Paige to a rematch - their deal-making handshake turning from tense, to content, to intense in just a few moments. "Tonight we will find out who is hungrier! Is it Paige? Or is it Emma?" asked Byron Saxton, as William Regal noted, "Two friends collide, and it's all about competition, who the better wrestler is, and who deserves to be NXT Women's Champion".
TYLER BREEZE def. XAVIER WOODS - After taking some time away from NXT to focus on his main roster aspirations, the forever dancing Xavier Woods was in action tonight on NXT, as he prepared to take on the man that defeated Colin Cassady at NXT ArRIVAL, Tyler Breeze. 'Prince Pretty' appeared as confident as ever going into this match with Woods, as Xavier quickly interrupted his hammock position on the top rope, connecting with a double knee into the gut of Breeze! Woods was trying to make up for the time spent away from NXT, as he connected with the Honor Roll before attempting to go for the Lost in the Woods, just for Breeze to underhandedly dropkick him in the legs. Tyler quickly went on the offensive, stomping away at the leg of the dancer; Breeze working it with a leg DDT, as the 'King of Cutesville' then attempted to set Xavier up for the implant DDT - but Woods fired back, connecting with a front dropkick followed up by an attempted Culture Shock, but Tyler quickly turned the page and laid Woods out with a Beauty Shock for the victory in 4:17. **
The NXT Arena booed as some girls screamed for Tyler Breeze's victory. 'Prince Pretty' refused his hand to be raised by referee Drake Wuertz as he instead took the microphone from ring announcer Eden, carefully wiping the sweat from the microphone in case of terms. "Is that all NXT can muster?" asked Breeze. "Is that all the competition for someone as cute as I am? I was at NXT ArRIVAL, and I beat Colin Cassady - and all I've got waiting for me is some crummy match with Xavier Woods? I'm wanting more from you, NXT, you ugly specimen. I'm waiting for my time to shine. Because I'm the most adorable face you have, but where's my NXT title shot? I don't see any contender's matches for Tyler Breeze!" The NXT Universe booed, as Tyler quickly concluded: "Get your act together, you uggos", before quickly leaving, readjusting his hot temper and going back to looking into his iPhone camera. "There is no doubt that Tyler is full of potential, but this man needs to control his temper. His time will come with patience". reacted Regal. ( 00: 25)
An advertisement aired, promoting the WWE Network - available now, for $9.99 a month plus six-month commitment!
(00:26)
We returned to the NXT Arena as the theme of Sami Zayn was playing loudly through the Full Sail University, igniting a hot response from this capacity crowd. "Here comes the man that crashed the party of Bo Dallas!" noted Byron Saxton, as Sami strutted his way out to the arena among the audience. He made his way to the ring in a flatcap, a black shirt, blazer and skinny jeans as Sami climbed into the ring to meet Renee Young in the centre of the ring. "Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you, Sami Zayn!"
As Sami smiled upon the introduction, the NXT Universe chanted his name, causing the Syrian-Canadian to stall and soak in the bask of the admiration from this crowd. "Sami, firstly I wanted to congratulate you on your gripping victory against Antonio Cesaro two weeks ago. Last week, you made your intentions clear on what you want to do next when you crashed the celebration party of the NXT Heavyweight Champion Bo Dallas. Is there anything you would like to say about that?" asked Renee, as Sami smiled and continued to soak in the chants. "Well, Renee. When I finally managed to beat Antonio Cesaro and prove that I wasn't a fluke to the NXT Universe, it clicked in my head that I wanted to reach for the pipeline, that pipeline being the NXT Heavyweight Championship. I made a resolution, a New Year's resolution at the end of last year that when the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2014, I would be NXT Heavyweight Champion. And by my estimate, I have 42 weeks left to reach that goal" determined Sami.
"So I've decided to ear-tag Bo Dallas. He's been the NXT Heavyweight Champion for ten months, and he hasn't been an honest, true champion to these people. You people!" the fans of Sami Zayn cheered in response, as he continued. "He's cheated every single time, he's stolen wins, and he's even stole a career. And you know what? I want to be the guy that ends it! You people deserve a champion that's fighting, defending, and one of the people like me, and when I win the NXT title, I am going to give you people even more of Sami Zayn!" continued the focused and charismatic Syrian-Canadian. Renee thanked Sami for his time as Zayn thanked her, the fans chanting his name once again as he left. "Sami Zayn is determined, and I can only imagine how Bo Dallas is going to react to this!" stated Tom Phillips, William Regal responding, "The question here is how Bo Dallas could possibly continue with his villainous strategies when Sami Zayn has so much going for him at the moment. How could Bo derail Sami's momentum?"
In the backstage area, a very focused 'Anti-Diva' Paige was shown jumping on the spot skipping a rope, as the first-ever NXT Women's Champion was warming up for the main event. "The former NXT Women's Champion is getting ready as she hopes to regain her title tonight against friend turned foe, Emma", commentated Byron Saxton. (00:32)
NXT TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS THE ASCENSION def. SCOTT VERSE & EDDIE POWELL - The NXT Tag Team Champions started off strong in their reign as champions, complete with a new, methodical entrance in the dark and covered in facepaint, as Konnor and Viktor had found out earlier tonight that Adrian Neville and Corey Graves would be coming back for another opportunity at their titles. Their opponents tonight? Local area independent circuit talents, Scott Verse and Eddie Powell. The two behemoths looked gigantic when towering over their opponents, and it was only a matter of time, as Konnor snapped Scott nearly in half with a clothesline and a backbreaker, whilst Viktor took care of Powell quickly with an STO. The finish came when the Ascension targeted Verse, and snapped him up with that devastating leg sweep/flying uppercut combination, the Fall of Man, giving the Ascension an easy win in 1:28. n/a
The NXT Universe booed as Konnor and Viktor celebrated after a dominant showing tonight. The Ascension took their NXT Tag Team Championships and posed with them in the ring, when Adrian Neville and Corey Graves came out to the rampway to take one look at the men they have to beat to regain their titles. Konnor and Viktor grinned from the ring, as William Regal confirmed it: "I've just been informed that the rematch for the NXT Tag Team Championship comes next week, next week it will be Neville and Graves challenging for their former NXT Tag titles now in the hands of these two dominant beasts, the Ascension!" (00:34)
- NEXT WEEK: It was an ugly match two weeks ago at NXT ArRIVAL, but this one could be uglier: after retaining their rematch clause against the Legionnaires, Adrian Neville and Corey Graves look to get their titles back from the Ascension with the NXT Tag Team Championship on the line.
We cut to recorded cell phone footage of Colin Cassady, as he smiled for the camera. "Ayo, this is 'Big Cass', and today we're working out at the Performance Center with my buddy, Enzo Amore". 'Big Cass' tilted the screen to show Enzo Amore on a weight machine, lifting apparently not a lot. "So my boy Enzo has been on the bench for a while, got hurt with a broken leg in this here joint. Today I'm gonna be conquering Enzo's fear of weight machines, because lightning can't possibly strike twice to the same guy". Enzo appeared sheepish, as he muttered "'Big Cass' got me workin' the weights, like he knows for certain I'm not getting hurt. But what if I do?"
Colin Cassady turned the camera back on himself, as he replied to Enzo: "I've got your back, buddy, I'm not gonna let no stinkin' metal blocks break your leg again", to which he responded: "I'm scared, Cass. Deadly scared, like ya know ya got the mafia after you". 'Big Cass' cut the camera, as text then appeared on the screen.
"HOURS LATER", we cut to a cell phone montage of Enzo Amore lifting weights on the lowest setting, as Amore appeared to be getting more confident with the machines, thumbs up all round. Clips of 'Big Cass' trying to stretch Enzo's previously broken and bandaged up leg was shown, causing Enzo to comically cry out - the audio muted and replaced with a hip-hop backing track. Finally, Enzo had appeared to conquer his fear: and to celebrate this, he changed the setting on a bench-pressing machine from 40 to 60lbs - Amore then noticing that Cassady was recording and panicking for him to delete the footage. Meanwhile, Colin Cassady was bench-pressing over 300lbs, as Enzo looked on in shame at his taller, stronger comrade.
After the montage concluded, we were now walking down the street with Colin Cassady. "Great day at the gym today, eh Enzo? We really did good. You looked good!" said Cass as he then revealed Enzo trailing by Cassady's side seated on his mobility scooter still! "You better not be recording this, Cass, I did good today, I don't want anybody to see me still using this to get around" he commented as Cassady tried to hold back laughter. "Eh, don't worry. We made ya look good." "How ya doin'". Cass turned back to look at the phone as he wrapped things up. "Alright so, next time we're gonna be checkin' out Enzo's physiotherapy classes, gonna be checkin' out the competition and who we gotta beat to get him back on NXT competing". Enzo tried to butt in, commenting "Yo, tell 'em that I am a heart throb in that class, Cass, ya gotta. The girls love me down there". Almost instantly, the recording stopped, putting a bookend on the segment.
In the Divas locker room, we see Emma stretching with the NXT Women's Championship by her side, the 'Dancing Queen' getting set to make her first defense as champion in just a few moments against the 'Anti-Diva' Paige.
(00:37)
- NEXT WEEK: A graphic appeared on-screen advertising the 'King of Flight' Kalisto taking on the 'Bulgarian Brute' of the Legionnaires, Alexander Rusev. After Kalisto was assaulted by the Legionnaires after a match with Aiden English last week, the Mexican luchador apparently asked for this match, to prove himself to the NXT Universe - but what?
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#EmmaVsPaige 
NXT WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
EMMA (c) vs PAIGE
"Two weeks ago, we witnessed three of the best ladies that NXT has to offer mix it up in a superb match. But tonight, it's about figuring out who the better wrestler is" quoted William Regal, as the theme of the 'Anti-Diva' hit first. Paige emerged onto the rampway looking determined as she approached the ring, unzipping her leather jacket in the process. She climbed onto the apron and did her trademark scream to the applauding NXT Universe before climbing into the ring, visibly waiting for action to take place with aspirations to take back the NXT Women's Championship tonight. Up next, the theme song of the 'Dancing Queen' hit, bringing out the new champion to a loud reaction, as Emma danced - but not as much. "You'll notice the lack of dancing on Emma's behalf - she knows how serious Paige is taking this and you've gotta believe that she understands that completely and is focused herself" commented Tom Phillips, as Emma approached the ring with the title around her waist. Ring announcer Eden did the in-ring introductions for this match, before leaving as Emma and Paige approached each other in the center of the ring, the Divas shaking hands.
Referee Jason Ayers called for the bell, as the NXT Universe made noise for the importance of this match. "These two ladies, these two women, rather. They fought on June 20th of last year in the finals of the NXT Women's Championship tournament to crown an inaugural champion. They competed on October 22nd of last year, where Paige retained the title. They competed on January 15th of this year, and Emma was victorious, but by a disqualification. Tonight, it is the ultimate rematch for both of these friends" narrated William Regal, as the two locked up - Paige immediately taking Emma down with a headlock takedown. Emma tried to find a way out of it just for Paige to keep her locked down. Emma managed to struggle her way to her knees, as she loosened the grip and locked in a hammerlock, which Paige was quick to free herself of. A stand-off between the two Divas popped the NXT crowd, as Paige locked up again with Emma, but this time the 'Dancing Queen' went on the offense, going for a wristlock but Paige attempted to roll out of it just for Emma to quickly lock in a cross-armbreaker, the 'Anti-Diva' managing to slip out quickly however. "Look at these two Divas just feeling each other out. All of this about pride, supremacy, and the NXT Women's title" commented Byron Saxton.
Paige and Emma met up in a staredown in the centre once again, as they locked up - this time Paige forcing Emma into a corner. The challenger was quick in striking first, as she delivered several knees into the abdomen of Emma until Jason Ayers told her to back off. "The thing that Paige needs to be aware of is the referee. He knows what's at stake, but he's a straight-laced official, and Paige needs to be careful not to get herself disqualified. This is her rematch clause at stake as well", commented Regal. Paige then slapped Emma thunderously to the awe of the NXT Universe, which the champion responded with a spear, Emma taking Paige down and following up by attempting to turn the 'Anti-Diva' for the Emma Lock: but Paige telegraphed it and flicked Emma across the ring. Paige was quick however, as she dashed over and landed with a forearm across the back of the neck of Emma; Paige then covering for a near fall. The 'Dancing Queen' was stirring as Paige picked her up and dropped her with a snap suplex, hooking the legs again for two. Paige then followed up with another one, covering again but again for two. "This could be a mistake on the part of the challenger. Paige is allowing the desperation to show, and that could be a big mistake" commented Byron.
Paige soon got to her feet, seemingly attempting a third suplex, but Emma reversed it into an inside cradle just for two! Paige almost lost right there and then, as Emma got up as quickly as she could and drilled Paige with a kitchen sink! The Australian delivered a snapmare on Paige before following up with a cravate with a legvine applied; Emma awaiting Paige to tap as she progressively applied more pressure - but Paige managed to break out with some ruthless elbows again into the abdomen of the champion! Paige was slower to move now, as she got back up slowly and picked Emma up just to drill her with a clothesline, Paige then following up with a second - covering, but for two. "It may appear as desperation here from Paige, but what she's doing is actually wise. By covering Emma frequently, she's wearing the Australian out - if Emma's using all her might to kick out of pins now, can she maintain that later on?" questioned Regal rhetorically. Paige then decided to get more ruthless, as she locked in a Boston crab, with the damage already previously done to the core body part of Emma. Emma struggled as her solar plexus was being stretched in addition to her back, as Paige screamed for her friend to tap out. Paige continued as Emma attempted to reach for the ropes - just for Paige to bring her back into the center.
Paige kept the hold applied, as 'Emma' chants began to circulate in the NXT Arena. Emma was shaking her head about giving up everything she's worked for to get the NXT Women's Championship - and moments later, Emma managed to use her abdominal muscles and leg power to flip Paige from the hold! "But can Emma come back from this!?" examined Tom Phillips, as Emma and Paige remained down. Paige was first to her feet, as she nudged Emma in the head with her boot. "Come on, Emma" she audibly said, as Emma held her stomach; Paige grabbing her Australian friend by the hair, bringing her to her feet. Paige then picked Emma up and delivered a fallaway slam, then flipping backwards and covering Emma, again for two. The 'Anti-Diva' was all over Paige, as the NXT Universe actually started booing the challenger! The 'Dancing Queen' had the NXT Universe chanting her name to make a comeback - but it could be too late.
Paige motioned for this to be over, as she waited for a dazed Emma to get to her feet: and the Paige Turner connected - for one, two, no! Paige was started to get annoyed, as Emma was not staying down. "The heart of Emma is so big. Her passion for the NXT Women's Championship is so big already. She's not letting this go, not after eight months of chasing this dream" commented Saxton, as Paige decided to go for something else. She applied a Sharpshooter submission, but then twisted round and hooked the arms of Emma...raising her! "The Scorpion Crosslock!" exerted Regal, as he explained the move: "Innovated by Japanese wrestler Bull Nakano - a truly devastating submission hold - I've not seen it in years!" Paige was screaming as she held Emma in place, and the NXT Women's Champion was riving in pain. "Tap out!" screeched the former champion, as the current champion continued to shake her head! Eventually, Paige lost her grip, and Emma fell on her face. The NXT Women's Champion went back to clutching her abdomen as Saxton commented: "so much strain has been placed on the abdomen of Emma, can she come back from this?".
Paige was now eyeing Emma up as the Australian slowly reached her feet with help from the ropes - and Paige charged at Emma from the opposite corner of the ring: but Emma lashed back with a discus clothesline! Emma covered Paige, one, two, no! Paige was not done yet, as Emma slowly got to her feet, finally in a position to fire back. "The heart of a true champion. Who is hungrier?" remarked Saxton. Emma took Paige down with a clothesline, followed up with another one, but after Paige ducked a third - Emma responded with a slap for Paige, returning the favor! The Brit fell down, and when she got back up Emma stunned Paige with a big boot! The challenger fell into the corner, and Emma after clutching her ribs and contemplating it for a few moments, darted at Paige and connected with the Emma-mite Sandwich! The blonde was slow to follow up, climbing to the top rope - but Paige crotched her! The 'Anti-Diva' went up to the top rope as well, as Paige attempted a superplex attempt on Emma - but as Paige had Emma in the air, Emma reversed it and landed hard on Paige with a crossbody reversal! Paige was gasping for air, and referee Jason Ayers counted, Emma scoring three in 18:32!
WINNER AND STILL NXT WOMEN'S CHAMPION: EMMA (***1/2)
"What a match!" exclaimed William Regal, as The NXT Universe cheered loudly for the NXT Women's Champion Emma, who rolled off of her opponent and remained down on the canvas. Jason Ayers raised Emma's hand as Paige rolled out of the ring. Emma had to have the referee held bring her to her feet as she continued to hold onto her sternum after the punishment done throughout this match from a rather cold-hearted yet hungry challenger. Paige had taken the NXT Women's Championship from the timekeeper's table, as she walked around the ring, the 'Anti-Diva' glaring at Emma in a look of discontent. Paige tossed the title through the ropes into the ring before turning away and storming off up the rampway for a second time in two weeks! Emma remained in the ring confused, as she took her NXT Women's title belt. "Women are confusing. Paige may have lost, but it was a match that will not be forgotten about anytime soon, I guarantee everyone that!" said Regal, as Byron Saxton concluded: "It may have severed a good friendship, but Emma has earned this victory, her first defense of the NXT Women's Championship!" Emma continued to celebrate in slight confusion as NXT went off the air. (00:58)
WWE NXT RESULTS: 3/13/2014
Emma def. Paige to retain the NXT Women's Championship
The Ascension def. Scott Verse & Eddie Powell in a non-title match
Tyler Breeze def. Xavier Woods
Adrian Neville & Corey Graves def. The Legionnaires
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Post by Planet Charisma on Feb 17, 2015 9:58:18 GMT -5
I like the premise a lot for the opening match by wanting to get revenge for Ohno. I like the fact a lot that you are presenting the Tag Titles as something important, as opposed to the semi-filler that it is on the main roster in real life. Makes sense to have Woods job as it doesn't sound like he'd be a regular again. I like the "will Zayn become NXT Champ?" shtick. I imagine he will win it on the final show of the year. But then again, I thought Ohno was going to win it. Love that you had the two girls main event and build up to it. Glad Emma retained. Interesting ending....maybe they won't be friends much longer. Great episode.
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Post by DTP. on Feb 17, 2015 15:56:48 GMT -5
NXT Televised Win/Loss Records
Week 11, 2014 (January 1 - March 13)
The most impressive win/loss record by the end of 2014 will receive a title shot of their choice.
| NXT Superstar | W | L | D | Notes | | Adrian Neville | 5 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Aiden English | 2 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Alexander Rusev | 1 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Bayley | 0 | 3 | 0 | Inactive due to injury | | Baron Corbin | 4 | 0 | 0 | Debuted in Week 3 | | Bo Dallas | 2 | 2 | 0 | NXT Heavyweight Champion | | Camacho | 0 | 2 | 0 | n/a | | Charlotte | 4 | 0 | 0 | Returned from injury in Week 4 | | C.J. Parker | 0 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Colin Cassady | 3 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Corey Graves | 4 | 2 | 1 | n/a | | El Local | 0 | 0 | 0 | Inactive; on main roster | | Emma | 4 | 2 | 0 | NXT Women's Champion | | Enzo Amore | 0 | 0 | 0 | Inactive due to injury | | Kalisto | 1 | 2 | 0 | n/a | | Konnor | 4 | 2 | 0 | NXT Tag Team Champion | | Leo Kruger | 3 | 2 | 0 | n/a | | Mojo Rawley | 2 | 0 | 0 | n/a | | Paige | 1 | 4 | 0 | n/a | | Oliver Grey | 0 | 0 | 0 | Inactive due to injury | | Sami Zayn | 3 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Sasha Banks | 2 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Scott Dawson | 0 | 0 | 0 | Inactive due to injury | | Sin Cara | 0 | 1 | 0 | n/a | | Summer Rae | 3 | 2 | 0 | n/a | | Tyler Breeze | 2 | 2 | 0 | n/a | | Tyson Kidd | 0 | 4 | 0 | n/a | | Viktor | 3 | 1 | 0 | NXT Tag Team Champion | | Xavier Woods | 1 | 2 | 0 | n/a |
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