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Mitchell’s WWE Deadline Results & Report! (12/7/24)

And we’re on the clock!

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Whose time is it?

Deadline returns and so does the Iron Survivor Challenge! Who makes it through the most exciting 25 minutes of action to head for the top of NXT?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge: Wes Lee VS Je’Von Evans VS Nathan Frazer VS Ethan Page VS Eddy Thorpe ???; Oba Femi wins and will challenge for the NXT Championship.
  • NXT Underground: Jaida Parker VS Lola Vice; Lola wins.
  • NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Myles Borne & Tavion Heights; Frazer & Axiom win and retain the titles.
  • NXT Championship: Trick Williams VS Ridge Holland; Trick wins and retains the title.
  • Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge: Sol Ruca VS Stephanie Vaquer VS Zaria VS Giulia VS Wren Sinclair; Giulia wins and will challenge for the NXT Women’s Championship.

PLAY BY PLAY

It’s the WWE Deadline Countdown Show!

Join Megan Morant & Sam Roberts in discussing, analyzing, and predicting all the action set for the last Premium Live Event of 2024!

 

BREAKING NEWS from Ava Raine!

“Due to the heinous attack he suffered this past Tuesday, Eddy Thorpe has been out of the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge. We still don’t know who attacked Eddy and we’re continuing to look into it. However, for Deadline tonight, I will find a suitable replacement to take Eddy’s place in the Iron Survivor Challenge.” Another whodunnit for WWE, who took out the Alpha Wolf in hopes of joining this golden opportunity?

 

Backstage interview with Wes Lee.

Sarah Schreiber with the cold-hearted Cardiac Kid and says he is in tonight’s Iron Survivor Challenge. Has he had time to digest the news of Eddy being taken out? No, he has not, but he can certainly sympathize. Having the biggest opportunity of your career taken away from you, he knows Eddy must be pissed. Wes knows Eddy is watching, and tells him to look on the bright side: Eddy wasn’t winning this anyway! HAH! Eddy is just now realizing what everyone else already knows: It is cutthroat around here! And Wes will show that he is the MOST cutthroat of them all. No one is willing to go to the lengths to win this like he is. NO ONE.

Then Sarah has to ask: Did he take Eddy out? He just said it is cutthroat around here. Well, that’s not a no. Yeah, she’s right. Wes leaves, is he taking credit for an attack? Or did he just confess?

 

NXT shares Trick Williams’ video from last night.

“What’s good, everybody? Just an update for you. I have checked out of the hospital. And I have been cleared to compete tomorrow at Deadline.” As we all saw, Ridge got the best of Trick on Tuesday. Ridge took Trick’s neck to hell and back, but he is NOT taking the title. Trick is doing this for Chase U, for NXT, and for himself. See you tomorrow. Is Tricky Two-Time Two-Time going to make it through Deadline at far less than 100%?

 

Backstage interview with Nathan Frazer & Axiom.

Sarah is now with the NXT Tag Team Champions and says this is the biggest night in their careers. Not only do they defend the tag titles tonight against, but Frazer is first going to be in the Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge. Yes, a big night for Frazer! First thing is, who replaces Eddy in the Iron Survivor? Oh, that’s the first thing? Y-Yeah, until the tag title match. He’ll first win the Iron Survivor, then Fraxiom defends the tag titles like they always do! Axiom points out this is Myles & Heights, both technical standouts who got past six other teams, and this is their first shot so they’re gonna go all out.

Just like Axiom knows Frazer will to win the Iron Survivor, so Axiom hopes he doesn’t have to carry this team. Frazer says relax, amigo, he’ll be fine, it’ll be fine. And for real, Frazer wrestling twice is a concern, but he’ll give everything he’s got. Axiom knows Frazer will. Then back to the Eddy situation, Sarah is sure the fans noticed them looking to each other Tuesday night. Did either of them take Eddy out? They’d never do that! It sucks for Eddy, but hey, maybe Axiom could get tagged in as his replacement. Then they won’t have to be upset with each other. Axiom is a bit flummoxed but that is a good point. Could Fraxiom pull a double double duty?

 

Sit-down interview with Ridge Holland.

Blake Howard is with Yorkshire Grit and thanks him for his time. To get right to it, Ridge’s return to NXT was not how he envisioned. But time flies, and the main thing Ridge wanted was opportunity to show us what he could do. But no matter how hard he tried, the people weren’t accepting him. Ridge has had controversy, slip-ups, and it showed how merciless the NXT fans can be. But despite all that, Ridge decided to use all that as fuel. Then flashback to August: Ridge and Andre Chase win the tag titles. When did the switch flip? When did Ridge… Ridge says be careful, Blake. There was no switch. This is who Ridge is.

Chase U was using Ridge to get ahead. They wanted to win the big one but they were soft, so Ridge had to go and change the culture. He’d been in a group before, so he was sick of being used. Ridge’s needs were not being met. So he had to destroy Chase U before they destroyed him. Well his “destroying” Chase U led to the biggest win in his career in the 2300 Arena. But does Ridge have any resentment toward Trick Williams? Yes, of course he does. Ridge watched Trick’s rise. He was spoon fed everything! Ridge tried to be a company man, do everything right, and he never got an ounce of the love Trick got. That ate Ridge up.

Nothing taken away from Trick, he is a great athlete. But he played American football. Ridge played rugby, a real man’s game! The toughest team sport on the planet. Trick got the soft glove treatment, with no respect for wrestling or even the title he wears. Trick is using it all for clout. And because of that, tonight, Ridge takes the title to set NXT on the course it needs to be on. Then last question: with Eric Bischoff stirring the pot, it got heated on Tuesday. Ridge hitting that Redeemer DDT on the desk, was Ridge trying to injury Trick? Oh, Blake. Trick struck first. Ridge just responded. That silver tongue got Trick in trouble.

But Trick should count his lucky stars that he can still walk right now, because he won’t be walking out tonight. Ridge will win the title. The fans can shout and dance and sing, but it won’t be “Whoop Dat Trick,” it will be “Smash That Trick!” Ridge is about to unleash all of his bitterness and brutality, will Trick even survive to 2025?

BREAKING NEWS!

The replacement for Eddy Thorpe has been found! But the surprise will be waiting for us all as Deadline kicks off in just literal minutes! Who’s the fifth man, brother?

 

It’s that time of year…

…where we embrace joy and peace. But in NXT, it is all about surviving! The clock is ticking, and it is time to make history once again. Every precious moment counts both in the ring, or in the Underground. With a reign in danger, watch out or time will run out. When order is shattered by chaos, the fate of NXT hangs in the balance. And for ten superstars, the dream of achieving championship gold is in their reach. But when it comes to strategy, the most critical element tonight is time. Only two can be the Iron Survivors, and they’ll have a chance to forge a new era. Tonight is the Deadline!

 

Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge: Wes Lee VS Je’Von Evans VS Nathan Frazer VS Ethan Page VS ???

Eddy Thorpe was riding high after winning the Last Chance Fatal 4, and yet someone took him out! But who it was comes second to who will take his place, and how the change to this match will change the outcome! Who opens tonight by winning a golden ticket to the NXT Championship?

The first two out, who must run the 25 minute gauntlet, are the Young OG and the cutthroat Cardiac Kid! This is already going to be fast paced but will it get bouncy? The bell rings and the first five minutes is counting down, and the two r4un up! Je’Von sunset flips, TWO! Je’Von says it was that close! Wes brushes that off and runs up, but into  a DROPKICK! Cover, TWO! Je’Von brings Wes up to CHOP, then he follows Wes to CHOP again! Je’Von CHOPS again, then whips, but Wes reverses. Je’Von KICKS Wes, then runs up to FLYING FOREARM! STANDING SHOOTING STAR! Cover, TWO!

Wes scrambles to his feet and he clinches Je’Von. Wes fires body shots, then throw sin knees. Je’Von elbows back, blocks a kick, then flips Wes. Wes lands on his feet, then trips Je’Von into a corner! SUPERKICK to the back! Wes hits an INVERTED EXPLODER! Je’Von lands hard but Wes adds a STANDING SKY TWISTER! Cover, TWO! Je’Von goes to a corner, Wes RAMS into him, then digs his shoulder in. Je’Von CLUBS Wes, the fans taunt Wes, “WES LEE SUCKS!” Wes picks Je’Von up for a SPINEBUSTER, then jackknife bridge, TWO! Je’Von stays out of the Penalty Box but Wes stays on him.

Je’Von fires body shots and haymakers! Wes ROCKS Je’Von right back! Wes CLUBS Je’Von down, then stalks him to a corner. Wes KICKS Je’Von in the side! Je’Von writhes in pain but Wes pushes him down. Wes clamps onto the legs to tie them up, then he throws down shots into the kidneys! Wes CLUBS Je’Von in the back! The fans boo but Wes soaks it up. Je’Von fires hands, whips, but Wes reverses. Je’Von goes up and up and FLYING RANAS! The fans fire up as we pass three minutes, but Wes dodges the dropkick to DOUBLE STOMP Je’Von on the back! The fans boo but Je’Von bails out. Wes builds speed to DIVE! Down goes Je’Von at the ramp!

The fans cheer for “NXT! NXT!” as Wes puts Je’Von in. Wes goes up, steadies himself, and MARIPOSAS! Cover, TWO! Je’Von keeps Wes from scoring, then he fires hands! The fans rally as we have a minute to go! Je’Von whips then LARIATS Wes! Je’Von rallies, picks Wes up, but Wes fights the back suplex! Je’Von shoves Wes, then scoops, BLUE THUNDER BOMB! Cover, TWO!! Wes stays out of the Penalty Box, but Je’Von gets moving! Springboard, OG- NO!! Wes stops the cutter and shocks Je’Von! But Je’Von shifts to STUNNER, go to the ropes, but Wes trips him! High stack with ropes! Wes scores!!

Lee: 1; Je’Von: 0

And just as the time is up! Here comes Frazer! Frazer rushes right in, ducks ‘n’ dodges, and FLYING LARIATS! The fans fire up while Wes wobbles, and Frazer CHOPS! Frazer whips, Wes reverses, but Frazer ducks ‘n’ dodges to QUEBRADA DDT! The fans fire up as Frazer hurries up top! FROG SPLASH! Cover, TWO!! Wes stays out of the box, and Je’Von still has 45 seconds to go. Je’Von cheers Frazer on for the time being and Frazer storms up on Wes. Frazer whips, Wes reverses, but Frazer goes up and over! Frazer handsprings away, then baits Wes into a BUCKLE SHOT! Wes flops out of the ring, Je’Von has 20 seconds!

Frazer DIVES but Wes moves! Frazer lands safe, but Wes ROLLING HEEL KICKS! Ten seconds for the Young OG, Wes SHOTGUNS Frazer into barriers! Here comes Je’Von! He FLIES over the corner to take them both out! Je’Von drags Wes up and in as the fans lose their minds! Je’Von hurries but Wes scrambles away. We pass 7 minutes total but Je’Von goes for Frazer. Je’Von puts Frazer in, blocks a kick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Je’Von rebounds, rebounds, and ROLLING KICKS! Cover on Frazer, but Wes runs up! Je’Von moves so the SENTON hits Frazer! Wes runs, tilt-o-whirls, but Je’Von blocks that!

Je’Von uses his uncanny strength to SIDEWALK SLAM! Cover, TWO! Je’Von shrugs that off to go up a corner. Wes SHORYUKENS! Wes climbs up after Je’Von, we’re at 8 minutes, and the two throw hands! Je’Von ROCKS Wes and he tumbles to the floor! But Frazer’s right up to get Je’Von! Je’Von fights with hands, Frazer backflips to then get away from Je’Von! SLINGBLADE! Cover, TWO! Frazer hurries to bring Je’Von to a drop zone and goes up, but has to avoid Wes! Frazer ELBOWS Wes, Je’Von rolls Frazer, TWO! Frazer sunset flips Je’Von, TWO! Je’Von kicks, Frazer ducks and rolls Je’Von up, TWO!

Je’Von runs, Frazer dodges and LARIATS him out onto Wes! Je’Von uses that to hoist Wes up! But Wes RANAS Je’Von into the apron! The fans fire up as we pass 9 minutes, and Frazer DIVES! Direct hit on Wes and Je’Von that almost wasn’t, and the fans are thunderous! Thirty seconds left before another entry, so Frazer hurries to get Wes up. Frazer ROCKS Wes, then he CLUBS Je’Von. Wes CHOPS Frazer! The countdown is back, Je’Von SUPERKICKS Wes! Next added is… Ethan Page! All Ego gets no love from Minneapolis but he doesn’t care. Ethan runs to BOOT Je’Von! And LARIAT Wes! And BOOT Frazer!

Ethan puts Frazer in, hurries after, but Frazer cradles him! FRAZER ASCORES!! Ethan is shocked, cuz now he’s in the box!

Lee: 1; Je’Von: 0: Frazer: 1; Ethan: 0

The fans cheer but Ethan SHOVES Frazer in frustration. The fans boo but Ethan has to reluctantly go to the Penalty box. He doesn’t want to, but Frazer DROPKICKS him! Je’Von SHOVES Ethan into the box, and then says “SUCK IT!” Wes rolls Frazer! TWO!! Wes BOOTS Frazer, DECKS Je’Von, but Frazer rolls Wes! TWO and Je’Von BOOTS Frazer! Je’Von ROCKS Wes, brings Frazer up and suplexes, but Wes body shots! Wes shoves Frazer so he can drag Je’Von in. But Frazer runs and runs and LARIATS Wes into giving Je’Von the DDT! Cover on Je’Von, TWO! Frazer is frustrated but he still has his choice.

Ethan has another 30 seconds and he’s complaining the entire time. Frazer brings Wes up but Wes ROCKS him! Frazer ROCKS Wes, then turns him to suplex, ANARCHY! Frazer hurries to a corner and climbs! Ethan is released while Frazer hit a PHOENIX SPLASH! Cover, Ethan rolls Frazer to SCORE!

Lee: 1; Je’Von: 0; Frazer: 1; Ethan: 1

Ethan returns the favor and loves it, then goes to cover Wes, TWO! Je’Von is back to ROLLING BUZZSAW! Ethan flounders away but Je’Von goes after him. Je’Von ELBOWS Ethan, then goes up and up and APRON CUT- NO! Ethan stops Je’Von, Wes runs up, Je’Von ducks! The triangle jump DROPKICK takes out Ethan! Wes SCOPRION KCIKS Je’Von, and Ethan has Je’Von in the Electric Chair! Wes runs, TOPE DOOMSDAY!! The fans lose their minds, we have 30 seconds for Frazer and a minute for the final entry! Wes and Ethan brawl, Je’Von is back to FLY! Direct hit on Ethan and Wes!

Je’Von hurries to put Ethan in and he climbs! The fans fire up as Je’Von hits a FIVE STAR FROG SPLASH! Cover, WES BREAKS IT! Frazer is released but he takes his time. We have 30 seconds before the final man is in! Frazer AX HANDLES Ethan, everyone is throwing shots! Ethan blocks a kick to sends it into Je’Von! Ethan KICKS Frazer! Wes BOOTS Ethan! Je’Von KICKS Frazer! Frazer KICKS Je’Von! QUADRUPLE ROUNDHOUSES!! The fans are thunderous and here is the moment of truth! The fifth man is… OBA FEMI!? The Ruler has returned to NXT, and everyone else knows that’s a problem!

Ethan SHOVES Je’Von out in hopes Oba gets him first! He CLOBBERS Je’Von, UPPERCUTS Wes, CLOBBERS Ethan, repeat! The fans fire up as Oba runs, but Frazer BOOTS him! Frazer goes up, leaps, but into an UPPERCUT! Oba sees Je’Von return, FLYING FOREARM! Oba staggers around so Je’Von goes up and up, SUPPER- UPPERCT!!! Cover, Oba scores!

Lee: 1; Je’Von: 0; Frazer: 1; Ethan: 1; Oba: 1

Je’Von goes to the box but Ethan fires off on Oba! Ethan whips, Oba reverses and clinches, URENAGE BACKBREAKER! Cover on Ethan, Wes SUPERKICKS it apart! Wes fires hands, then runs, handsprings, but Oba catches him! SHOTPUT!! Cover on Wes, Frazer breaks it! Oba glares at Frazer, runs up, but Frazer dodge! Oba hits buckles, Frazer springboards, but Oba stops the rana! FALL FROM GRACE!!! Cover, Ethan YANKS the ref out! Oba is furious and so are the fans. Oba storms up on Ethan, grabs him by the neck, and Ethan wants mercy! Je’Von say s do it! Oba RAMS Ethan into the box door! And now Je’Von is stuck inside!

Wes DIVSE, but Oba catches him! Oba RAMS Wes into the apron, then throw shim into Ethan! Frazer DIVES, Oba catches him! Frazer slips free and POSTS Oba! Je’Von CLIMBS! SUPER SWANTON takes out Oba and Frazer!! The fans are thunderous as Je’Von hurries up a corner, springboards, FLYING CUTTER on Wes!! Cover, Je’Von scores! EVERYONE has a point!

Lee: 1; Je’Von: 1; Frazer: 1; Ethan: 1; Oba: 1

The fans fire up as Je’Von is on the board, and we have SIX MINUTES left in this! Oba then stares Je’Von down. Je’Von backs up from the ropes as Oba storms in. Oba pushes Je’Von with his forehead, then eggs him on. Je’Von snarls and fires hands! The fans fire up as Je’Von bobs ‘n’ weaves and fires shots! JUMP PUNCH! But Oba grabs Je’Von by his neck! Frazer DROPKICKS Oba! Frazer RAMS Oba, Je’Von joins in and they mug the biggest man in this! But Oba SHOVES Je’Von! Je’Von comes back to ROCK Oba! Thirty seconds on Wes, we hit 20 minutes total as Oba continues to fight off Je’Von and Frazer!

Oba puts Frazer up top, ROCKS him, then brings him around. Je’Von storms up but Oba fireman’s carries! He adds Frazer to it! Wes is free and he SUPERKICKS Oba! Oba drops the others, they DOUBLE KICK! Wes BUZZSAWS Oba! Then Frazer SUPERKICKS! Wes SUPERKICKS! Je’Von SUPERKICKS! Oba DECKS Je’Von! Frazer & Wes DOUBLE SUPERKICK! But Oba just ROARS!! DOUBLE LARIAT!! The fans are thunderous as Oba hauls Je’Von up, whips him, and pops him up! FALL FROM GRACE!! But Ethan rolls Oba! ETHAN SCORES!!

Lee: 1; Je’Von: 1; Frazer: 1; Ethan: 2; Oba: 1

The fans boo as Ethan has the lead, and now laughs as he runs away! Oba goes out to the box and Ethan blows a kiss. But Frazer SUPERKICKS Ethan! Ethan falls onto Je’Von! TWO but into a ghost pin! JE’VON SCORES!

Lee: 1; Je’Von: 2; Frazer: 1; Ethan: 2; Oba: 1

Ethan is confused, and now he has to go to the box, with Oba in it! Ethan panics but Oba wants to be fed! The refs usher Ethan over, and Ethan grabs the door frame! Oba grabs Ethan! And throws him around! The fans fire up as Ethan begs for his life! Ethan climbs the box, but Oba drags him back down! It’s like the goat with the T-rex in Jurassic Park! We hit 23 minutes, and the ref lets Oba out. Oba CLOBBERS Frazer! Oba stands on the apron but Wes HANDSPRING KICKS! And SUPERKICKS! But Oba TOSSES Wes out of the ring! Oba stalks Wes, but then Je’Von DIVES! Oba is sent into desk!

Je’Von goes up and up, OG- NO, Oba blocks the cutter! The door opens for Ethan but he’s unconscious! Oba beats Je’Von up, then TOSSES him against the box! Oba gets in, Frazer runs up, but Oba scoops! Wes saves Frazer, but Oba TOSSES Wes again! Oba grabs Frazer but Frazer HOTSHOTS! Wes clamps on with a SLEEPER! We’re under 45 seconds but Oba RAMS Wes into buckles! Oba catches Frazer, but Wes ROCKS Oba! Oba CLUBS Wes! Final 30 seconds! Oba YANKS Frazer up but Frazer PELES! Oba rushes Wes, Frazer runs up, Oba has them both! DOUBLE CHOKE SLAMS!! Cover on them both! OBA DOUBLE SCORES!!!

Lee: 1; Je’Von: 1; Frazer: 1; Ethan: 2; Oba: 3

Oba has the lead with 5 seconds! SUPER CUTTER!!! But Je’Von can’t cover!!! TIME’S UP!!! OBA WINS!!!!

Winner: Oba Femi (NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Championship)

Je’Von was literally a second too late! This one came down to the wire, but The Ruler takes over! Whether it is Trick Williams or Ridge Holland in the New Year, will Oba still make himself the NEW NXT Champion?

 

Lexis King speaks.

“I didn’t qualify for the Iron Survivor Challenge, I’ not even on the Deadline card. And yet here I am in freezing cold Minneapolis. Then why’re you here, King? What’re you doing here? I’m here because this city has a place in my heart. Not a special place, not a feel good one, but a pit int eh bottom of my heart. Because this is the place, this is the city where my life would change forever! This is the place where I would be left out on the side of the road in the freezing cold. With no guidance, no role model to speak of. Yet here I am all these years later, you probably think I’m out here chasing ghosts. But I’m not!

“I’m here to prove to everyone each and every day that I wake up that I’m not the same, I’m different. And I’m gonna exceed far beyond anything he EVER did! And yet now I struggle more than ever. I struggle to change this perception about myself. I struggle more than I ever did growing up alone. But y’know what? It’s a fight worth fighting. It’s worth it to be out here and feel that cold chill on my skin. Because nothing feels better than that warm air of satisfaction!” The King is ready to prove himself, will he be far from a loose cannon?

 

NXT Underground: Jaida Parker VS Lola Vice!

As if their battle in the 2300 Arena wasn’t wild enough, Miss Parker and the Mayor of Vice City are going to run it back. There will be no rules, no ropes, no weapons, and no stopping either of these two from tearing the other apart! This may not be the Iron Survivor Challenge, but who will be the one that survives the Underground?

With NXT prospects surrounding ringside, these two step onto the ring, and we get our big fight introductions. The bell rings and it’s go time! Lola KNEES Jaida down, then rains down fists! Jaida shoves Lola away, blocks a kick, and hits a SPINEBUSTER! Jaida then drags Lola by her hair! Jaida is still ding this Street Fight style, but Lola KICKS her, then BOOTS her onto the prospects! Jaida staggers up, Lola LEAPS onto her! They hit the desk, Lola fires more hands, but Jaida RAMS Lola into the apron! Jaida pushes Lola onto the ring, storms up, and she brings Lola up to scoop and SLAM! Jaida wants Lola to get up, and then she scoops to SLAM again!

Jaida wants more, and she scoops Lola again! SLAM! Jaida storms around, brings Lola up again, but Lola fights the lift! Lola turns things into a TRIANGLE HOLD! Jaida endures, tries to stack Lola but has to HAMMER away! Lola guards against that but Jaida still fires shots. Jaida then deadlifts Lola to POWERBOMB! Jaida is free but Lola stands first. Lola bobs ‘n’ weaves, then fires a flurry! Jaida staggers, drops to a knee, and Lola KICKS her! And KCISK her! And KICKS, but Jaida blocks! Jaida hits that BACK ELBOW! Jaida took Lola out with that on Tuesday but Lola’s still awake. Jaida rains down shots but Lola gives counter punches!

Lola KICKS Jaida away, and both women slowly rise. Jaida storms up, but into a toehold! KNEEBAR!! Jaida endures but Lola twists the foot! No ropes means no ropebreaks, but Jaida still claws her way for the edge! Lola cranks that foot but Jaida makes it to grab a prospect! The ref reprimands, Lola BOOTS the guy away! Then she SPIN KCIKS again and again! Jaida staggers back, Lola THRUST KICKS her to the floor! Lola storms after Jaida, but Jaida ducks the backhand! Lola hits POST! Lola clutches her hand, Jaida CLUBS the hand against the apron! Jaida traps the hand in the apron skirt, runs up, HIP-NOTIC against the apron!

Jaida drags Lola up and onto the ring! Jaida goes after that bad hand to SMASH it with her knee! Jaida then grabs on for a short arm scissor! Lola fires hands but Jaida throws down elbows! Jaida pulls off Lola’s glove to have that hand exposed! Jaida stomps away on that hand, then she puts that glove on! Jaida wants to show she can fight like an MMA star! Jaida winds up, Lola stands, and Jaida fires hands! Lola guards as best she can but Jaida has her on the defense! HAYMAKER! Lola falls, Jaida goes for a ground ‘n’ pound! Lola hits back from the other side! Jaida grabs the bad hand and SLAMS it on the mat!

Jaida drops a KNEE on the hand! Lola writhes but Jaida goes to get Lola’s blackbelt! Jaida wraps the belt around Lola’s hand and drags her to a corner! Jaida YANKS Lola into the post! And YANKS her in again! Then Jaida pushes Lola onto the apron so she can tie Lola up! Lola endures as Jaida pulls! Jaida wants Lola to quit but Lola refuses, so Jaida hops down. But Lola YANKS Jaida into the post! Jaida falls in a heap and the prospects rally behind Lola! Both women get on the ring, and Jaida fireman’s carries! Lola slips free and reels Jaida in, short arm LARIAT! And another LARIAT! And another!

Lola and Jaida tug-o-war, and they DOUBLE HEADBUTT! Both women wobble but Jaida storms back up. Fireman’s carry, SAMOAN DROP! Jaida storms over to the steel steps and brings them around. Jaida flips the top half off and drags Lola over! Jaida CHOPS Lola and Lola sits on the steps. Jaida goes up the corner!? SUPER TEARDROP!! Lola gets crushed on the steel! The fans fire up for NXT but Lola refuses to give up! Jaida drags Lola up to the ring again, and covers, but the ref reminds her, that’s not how the Underground works! Jaida drives KNEE after KNEE into the bad hand! Jaida then drags Lola around to CLUB her!

Jaida steps over and has the bad arm in a MOUNTED ARMBAR! Lola endures as Jaida sits on her! But Lola powers up and grapevines a leg! Lola JAMS up that knee, and now she has a rear mount! REAR NAKED CHOKE!! Jaida fights up with Lola as a backpack, and BACKPACK SENTONS! Jaida hobbles around, goes to the apron, and she goes under to bring out… THE BRICK!! Jaida brought her little friend from Philly, but Lola ROUNDHOUSES her down!!! Lola clamps on the REAR NAKED CHOKE!!! Jaida can’t reach her brick! Lola kicks the brick away! Roll and facelock, for a snap suplex! Jaida flounders, and Lola grabs that brick!!

But Jaida grabs Lola! GERMAN SUPLEX!! Both women flounder and now Jaida gets her brick! But Lola URAKENS!!! Even with the bad hand!! Lola is in pain but Jaida is dazed! GATOR ROLL!! Jaida is stuck in the ANACONDA!! JAIDA IS OUT! LOLA WINS!!

Winner: Lola Vice, by submission

And that is why the Mayor of Vice City is the Queen of the Underground! Will Lola use this win to head for a golden opportunity of her own in 2025?

 

Frazer finally regroups with Axiom.

And he is in rough shape! Freakin’ Oba man! Axiom says it’s fine, he’ll do the heavy lifting. They’re the best tag team in the world! Vaminos! Fraxiom heads to gorilla, but will they be able to survive as 1.5 against 2?

NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS Myles Borne & Tavion Heights!

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if Fraxiom can go the distance against Myles & Heights!

The teams sort out and Myles starts for the NQCC, but Frazer insists he can go. Axiom lets him start, and the bell rings. They tie up, Frazer headlocks, but Myles endures. Myles powers up and out but Frazer whips. Myles runs Frazer over and Frazer writhes in pain! Frazer scrambles away to tag Axiom! Axiom is a little surprised, but he steps in. Heights tags in and he circles with Axiom. They tie up, Tavion gets a leg but Axiom slips away. They go again, Tavion again gets the leg but the two roll and go back and forth with holds. Axiom gets a facelock but Tavion slips around. Axiom wrenches and Tavion is frustrated.

Axiom hooks Tavion to a MOUSE TRAP! TWO, but Axiom still has an arm. Axiom wrenches, but Frazer isn’t ready for a tag, and Tavion suplexes Axiom away! Gator roll, cover, TWO! Tavion has the arm and he grinds Axiom down. Axiom endures, rolls, bridges, and stands to DROPKICK! Myles tag sin but Axiom spins him to snapmare. Myles wrenches, Axiom SOBATS! Tag to Frazer, Fraxiom whips to wrench and IRON OCTOPUS! Frazer runs to DROPKICK Myles! The fans fire up and Frazer nods, but wait, OTM is here? Bronco Nima & Lucien Price almost won the tag battle royal so they’re here to troll everyone.

Myles DECKS Frazer, tags Tavion, and Tavion RAMS Frazer into the corner! Tavion RAMS into Frazer again and again, but lets off as the ref counts. Tavion drags Frazer up, whips him corner to corner, but Frazer goes up and RANAS! Tavion tumbles to the floor, Myles runs up, btu Frazer dodges! Axiom runs in, gets the boost, and he DROPKICKS Myles! Myles ends up outside, Axiom DIVES onto him! Then Frazer DIVES onto Tavion! The fans fire up as Axiom DIVES again! Myles goes back down, but Frazer can’t keep up the pace! Tavion LARIATS Axiom! Tavion hurries to get Myles up and in!

OTM and NQCC talk trash, but then Frazer runs up! Tavion catches him to BELLY2BELLY Frazer out and onto OTM! The fans fire up with Tavion and he goes to fetch Frazer. The refs come out to get OTM to leave ringside, and Tavion storms in to rain down shots on Frazer! The fans taunt OTM, “Hey Hey Hey! Goodbye~!” Tag to Myles, whip and SNAP POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!! Frazer survives but Myles KNEES him in the back! Myles clamps on a chinlock and he thrashes Frazer around! The fans rally, Frazer endures, but Myles KNEES him in the back! Myles stomps Frazer, KNEES him again, then brings him into the chinlock.

Frazer still endures but he’s also fading! The fans rally up, Frazer fights,  and he rises up to JAWBREAKER! Myles falls back, Frazer rises up, but Myles back suplexes! Frazer lands out, Myles grabs a hand! Frazer fires forearms but Myles holds on! Frazer still reaches, but Myles reels him in! POP-FLIP POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!! Myles tags Tavion and NQCC hits another POWERSLAM! Cover, TWO!! Frazer survives and NQCC is a bit annoyed. Tavion slaps Frazer around, talks trash, and Frazer goes to a corner. Tavion runs in, but Frazer clinches! BUCKLE SHOT! The fans fire u pas Frazer drags himself up!

Frazer climbs, leaps, but into another OVERHEAD BELLy2BELLY! Tavion CLOBBERS Axiom! The fans boo but Tavion hits a DOMINATOR on Frazer! Cover, TWO!! Frazer is digging deep to stay in this, but Tavion watches him closely. Tavion drags Frazer up to waistlock, but Frazer fights! Tavion still GERMAN SUPELXES, but Frazer lands out! Frazer BLASTS Myles, dodges Tavion, but Myles tags in! Myles gets a leg but Frazer ENZIGIRIS! Frazer hurries, hot tag to Axiom! Axiom climbs, Tavion runs up, CROSSBODY! Axiom ROCKS Myles, SUPERKICKS Tavion, then fires forearms and CHOPS on repeat!

The fans fire up, Tavion sends Axiom at Myles! Myles puts Axiom up to CHOP! But axiom FLYING ARM-DRAGS! Myles runs into Tavion, Axiom LARIATS Tavion into giving Myles a DDT! PENALTY KCIK! Cover, TWO! The fans rally for Axiom as he rises again. Axiom KICKS Tavion down again but Tavion shakes his head. Axiom KICKS Tavion, talks trash in return, but Tavion ducks the next kick! Roll-up, TWO and Axiom has the omoplata! Axiom wants the other arm, but Tavion fights to stack Axiom! TWO, deadlift and SPINNING POWERBOMB! High stack, TWO!! Axiom survives but Tavion stands him up.

Tavion CHOPS Axiom, then he ROCKS him! Axiom leans on ropes but Tavion CHOPS him again! Axiom is getting fire dup and he CHOPS, CHOPS, and fires hands! Tavion whips, Axiom reverses, but Tavion avoids the dropkick! Tavion storms up, Axiom BOOTS him away, but Tavion rebounds, rolls, and DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! Cover, TWO! Axiom survives but Tavion tags Myles. Myles drags Axiom but Axiom KICKS him away! And KICKS him again! Tag to Tavion, and Myles drags Axiom under ropes! Axiom fights and he FLINGS Myles out onto Tavion! The fans fire up and Axiom hurries, hot tag to Frazer!

Frazer builds speed to FLY! Down goes NQCC! The fans are fire dup as Frazer puts Tavion in, then Frazer climbs! Springboard 450 SPLASH!! Cover, TWO!! Frazer is frustrated, but he’s pushing himself past his limits! Frazer goes up, up, but Myles anchors him! Frazer KICKS Myles away, but Tavion trips Frazer up! Tavion climbs up, but Frazer fires elbows! Tavion falls back, Frazer adjusts, but Tavion gets him! SUPER GERMAN SUPLEX!! Tavion calls to Myles, tag to Myles! Feed to the lift, DROPKICK POWERBOMB COMBO!! Cover, AXIOM BREAKS IT! The fans fire back up as Axiom helps Frazer to safety.

Tavion whips Axiom! Axiom rolls and comes back, V-TRIGGER! Tavion falls, Myles runs up, but Axiom dodges! Axiom springboards, but into a DROPKICK! Myles runs up on Frazer but Frazer puts him up top! GAMANGIRI! Axiom tags in and climbs up! Frazer tags back in and he goes up the other corner! SUPER SPANISH FLY! PHOENIX SPLASH!! Cover, TAVION BREAKS IT! GOLDEN RATIO for Tavion!! The fans are thunderous for NXT while all four men are down! Axiom hurries to his corner and Frazer tags him in. “This is Awesome!” as Axiom goes up! But Myles sends Frazer into the MISSILE DROPKICK!

Axiom is stunned, but Myles LARIATS Axiom down! Tavion gives Frazer an APRON DEATH VALLEY!! Tag and NQCC drags Axiom up! Fireman’s carry and DDT combo!! Cover, TWO?!?! Axiom survives the TKDDT and the fans are thunderous! Tavion crawls to his corner, hot tag to Myles! NQCC drags Axiom up again, whip and- DESTROYER from Axiom!! Myles hurries to ghost pin Axiom, TWO! Cradle from Axiom, FRAXIOM WINS!!

Winners: Nathan Frazer & Axiom, by pinfall (still NXT Tag Team Champions)

The NQCC came so close, and yet they were still so far from becoming champions! Axiom meant it when he said he’d do the heavy lifting, because he powered through to keep his team in this! If these two can hold onto the gold even under these conditions, will no team ever stop them?

 

Backstage interview with Je’Von Evans.

Literally seconds away from tying up the match, Je’Von felt it in his grasp, but it was Oba. Even so, the Iron Survivor was fire, right? Je’Von fist bumps the prospects and even roughhouses with a few. But hey, Je’Von will make 2025 his year! But then Wes storms in and can’t believe Je’Von is acting like this after a loss. Is Je’Von stupid or just dumb? J’eVon says calm down. Wes ha da fire performance, too, but now he’s just salty! Wes say sone day, J”eovn will be jsut like him. Um no, pass. Wes SLAPS Je’Von! Security rushes in before it gets any wilder, will Wes make it his mission to crush Je’Von’s positive spirit in the New Year?

 

NXT Championship: Trick Williams VS Ridge Holland!

From the 2.0 Era to the “White ‘n’ Gold,” from being Carmelo Hayes’ friend to being the TWO-TIME NXT Champion, Trick knows about making something of himself when no one else saw it. And in some way, that makes him and Yorkshire Grit the same. But the major difference is that while Trick overcome being held down by a “friend,” Ridge has deluded himself into thinking he’s in the right for how he treated his former friends in Chase U. These parallel paths have now crossed, and the fate of NXT is on the line! Will the Black ‘n’ Silver still belong to #WhoopDatTrick? Or will Ridge change things right on the Deadline?

The introductions are made, the belt is raised, and we see if love or hate paves the way into the future!

The bell rings and the two run up! But Ridge RAM STrck into the corner! Ridge fire shands, then EXPLODERS! Trick floudners, Ridge drags him up, and REDEEM- NO, Trick fights ffree! Trick wrenche sand UPPERCUTS, then fires haymakers! Ridge staggers around but Trick fires off in the corner! The fans fire up but the ref counts, and Trick stops at 4. Ridge throat chops! Ridge UPPERCUTS Trick down, but he storms back up on him. Ridge stomps Trick, the fans boo, but Ridge hauls Trick up. Ridge whips, Trick reverses and DROPKICKS! The fans fire up and Trick TACKLES Ridge! Trick rains down fists but Ridge fights free.

Trick runs and TACKLES Ridge again! Trick rains down more fists, but Ridge shoves him away. The fans fire up while Trick fires more hands on Ridge! Trick whips, Ridge revesres, Trick ducks one lariat but not the SOUTHPAW! Cover, ONE!! Trick shows some grit of his own, but Ridge scoops him. Trick slisp free, shoves, and kicks low to then UPPERCUT! Trick runs to FLYING LRIAT! The fans fire up, but Trick has to check his neck. Trick is fine, Ridge runs up, but Trick TOSSES Ridge out! Trick goes out after Ridge, but Ridge CLOBBERS Trick first! The fans boo but Ridge grins as he paces. Ridge drags Trick up to clinch, but Trick fights with headbutts!

Trick is free, and he POSTS Ridge! The fans fire up as Ridge falls, and Trick storms up on Ridge again. Trick puts Ridge in the ring, bumps him off buckles, then bumps him off more buckles. The fans cheer as Trick brings Ridge around to bump off more buckles! JUMPING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Ridge stays in this but Trick stalks him to ropes. Trick grabs Ridge’s legs, puts Ridge under ropes, and he ROPE GUILLOTINES! Ridge sputters but Trick says that’s what Ridge gets. Trick storms up again, scoops Ridge and SLAMS him! Trick runs, SWINGING NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO!

Trick is frustrated but he drags Ridge up again. Ridge fights the back suplex, but Trick SAIDOS through! Trick roars, the fans fire up, and Trick STINGER SPLASHES! Then he whips, runs up, but Ridge dodges the splash! Ridge runs up, blocks boots, and he puts Trick in ropes! DRAPING NECKBREAKER! Ridge stomps away on Trick at the ropes but the ref counts. Ridge steps away, the fans boo, but Ridge tells them he’s winning this. Ridge drops a KNEE on Trick’s neck! Ridge drags Trick up, and he hits a BELLY2BELLY! Trick flounders, the ref checks him, but Trick won’t let the match end like this.

Trick crawls to ropes but Ridge CLUBS him! Ridge hits an EXPLODER! Trick tumbles and flounders while Ridge soaks up the heat. Ridge stalks Trick, then stands on Trick’s neck at the ropes! The ref counts, Ridge steps off, and then Ridge drags Trick to a cover. ONE, and Ridge is annoyed. Ridge clinches again, but Trick fires elbows! Trick pushes Ridge away, Ridge runs back up, buy Trick BOOTS him! Trick runs up, but Ridge fireman’s carries! SNAKE EYES! Ridge then kicks Trick, turns him, NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Trick is still in this but Ridge stays focused. Ridge drags Trick up while fans rally.

Ridge hauls Trick to the top rope, then positions him just right. Ridge brings Trick back into a Tree of Woe, and Ridge stomps him! Ridge slides out so he can pull Trick’s neck back! The fans boo, the ref counts, but Ridge lets go at 4. Ridge soaks up more heat, then he rolls in to storm up, and he CROSSBODIES Trick against the corner! Ridge stomps a mudhole, but he stops as the ref counts. Trick tires to get free, but Ridge drag shim along the ropes to trap that leg! The fans boo, Trick manages to get free, but Ridge is there to cover, TWO! Ridge drags Trick up and hits a GUT BUSTER! Ridge holds onto the facelock to grind Trick down!

Trick fights up but Ridge turns him, NECKBREAKER! Cover, TWO! Trick is still in this, and the fans still rally, but Ridge is pulling away the tape! Ridge CLUBS away on Trick’s neck, then he paces around. The fans boo more, but Trick fires body shots! And haymaker! But Ridge kicks low! Ridge turns Trick again, but Trick slips free and DDTS! The fans fire up while both men are down! Trick rises as the fans chant “WHOOP DAT TRICK!” Trick stands but so does Ridge, but it’s Trick who fires shots first! Trick ROCKS Ridge again and again, then he LEG LARIATS! And LEG LARIATS! Trick dodges to then FLAPJACK!

Ridge flounders but Trick kips up! Trick clinches, but no Bookend as Ridge wrangles Trick into a CROSSFACE! Ridge rolls to a cover, TWO! Trick clinches, BOOKEND!! Cover, TWO!! Ridge stays in this, but Trick stays focused. Trick rises, runs up, but Ridge dodges the shot to roll up! Trick rolls through, but Ridge hauls him up into a POWERBOMB! Trick flounders, Ridge has him again, fireman’s carry! AIR RAID CRASH! Cover, TWO! Ridge’s shot at Sheamus and the White Noise does not win it for him, but Ridge goes to a corner. Ridge climbs while the fans boo, but Ridge still DIVING HEADBUTTS, AND FLOPS!!

Trick comes back, CYCLONE KICK! Cover, TWO!! Ridge survives but Trick hurries to a corner. The fans rally as hard as they can for Trick, and both men stand back up! Trick runs in, so does Ridge, his BOOT hits first!! Cover, TWO!! Ridge flops over and it’s a cover on Trick! TWO!! The fans fire up as both men stay in this one! “This is Awesome!” as Trick and Ridge go to opposite ends. Ridge bails out, but so does Trick, and it is Trick that storms up! But Ridge RAMS Trick into the apron! And then THROWS him into steel steps! Ridge clears the desk! The fans boo and the ref reprimands, but Ridge brings Trick over!

Ridge puts Trick on the desk, climbs up to bring him in, but Trick fights the lift! Ridge tries, but Trick BACKDROPS Ridge to the floor! The fans fire up with Trick as he storms after Ridge. Trick puts Ridge in the ring, and he runs up, only for Ridge to TOSS Trick! Trick gets tangled up in ropes, and it’s CHOKING his neck!! Ridge grins as the ref struggles to free Trick. Trick gets out and the fans cheer, but Ridge is a shark with blood in the water! REDEEMER!! Cover, TWO?!?! Ridge is as shocked as anyone that Trick survives! Ridge throws a fit, but he doesn’t stop! Ridge drags Trick up, GOTCH LIFT- NO, Trick trips Ridge! Jackknife bridge, TWO!!

Ridge runs up, Trick dodges and Ridge POSTS himself! TRICKY KICK!! Ridge staggers around, Trick runs up, TRICK SHOT!! Cover, Trick wins!!

Winner: Trick Williams, by pinfall (still NXT Champion)

It was scary in the middle there, but Trick turns it around to stay on top! Will Ridge have learned his lesson from this defeat? And as for Trick, we now know he’ll have to turn around and prepare for Oba Femi! Will Trick be able to whoop The Ruler when they battle for this top prize? Or will we still have a new champion in the New Year?

 

NXT Media catches up with Ethan Page.

The reporter asks him about his loss in the Iron Survivor Challenge, and All Ego says that this was supposed to be his chance. This was supposed to be how he got back into title contention. Eighteen years. Eighteen YEARS, it took him to get here and climb the mountaintop. But it also took him those eighteen years to figure out that Ethan Page has no clue how to get back up. Then what is he saying? Ethan isn’t sure. He just can’t do this. Ethan storms out, what will his future in NXT look like?

 

Backstage interview with Ava Raine.

Sarah is with the NXT General Manager and brings up Ethan’s remarks. Ava says she doesn’t always see eye-to-eye with Ethan, but she admits, that was a hell of a performance tonight. She is sure his emotions are just running high. Sarah agrees there, she saw Wes and Je’Von get at it earlier. Ava also saw that and it speaks volumes to how Oba getting in the match really changed things. But this Tuesday will be the perfect place for Wes and Je’Von to have it out. Yes, they’ll be back in Orlando, and then on the road to Lowell, Massachusetts. Yes, the Lowell Memorial Arena is a historic place in wrestling, and Ava plans for even bigger things in 2025!

For the first NXT of 2025, January 7th, will be New Year’s Evil in Los Angeles! NXT is going to kick the year off with a bang! And then in steps Tiffany Stratton!? What’s Miss Money in the Bank doing here? Well, Minneapolis is her hometown, duh! And she’s Ms. MITB, so she can go anywhere she wants. Double duh. And uh, she heard there’s a title match at New Year’s Evil, the Iron Survivor VS Roxanne Perez. Is that correct? Yes, it is. Interesting… GASP! Tiff just had a Tiffany Epiphany! Maybe in “La La Land,” it’ll be Tiffy Time! Tootles! Um, is Tiffy really going to cash-in and return to NXT?

 

Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge: Sol Ruca VS Stephanie Vaquer VS Zaria VS Giulia VS Wren Sinclair!

The NXT Women’s Division continues to prove it is the best in the world today, and just looking at this match, that should be obvious. Will the Sol Surfer, the Dark Angel, the Agent of Change, the Beautiful Madness, or the very lucky #WrenQCC last the 25 minutes to be THE Iron Survivor?

First out for the match to run the gauntlet are Giulia and Wren! The bell rings and the countdown begins. Wren and Giulia circle, tie up, and Wren rolls Giulia! TWO, and Wren says it was close. Giulia and Wren go again, Giulia rolls Wren, TWO! Wren brushes that off to reset with Giulia. They feel things out, Wren wants a knuckle lock, so Giulia accepts. They have a Test of Strength, and Giulia is pushing Wren down. Wren powers up and the fans rally. They both fight to turn things, then they go shoulder to shoulder! The fans rally as Wren bends Giulia! But Giulia powers up to push Wren back! Giulia bends Wren, but Wren powers up!

The fans rally as Wren rolls back, flips Giulia into a cover, TWO! Giulia sits on a cover, TWO! Wren has it, TWO! Giulia rolls free and jackknife bridges, TWO! The fans cheer and Giulia headlocks. Wren fights up, we’re two minutes in, and Giulia hits a headlock takeover. Giulia traps an arm, then floats to have the wristlock. Giulia rolls and wrangles Wren into an omoplata, and she has the other arm! RINGS OF SATURN! Wren endures, fights to a cover, but Giulia makes it a ghost pin! TWO, and Giulia facelocks! The fans rally and duel as Wren fights up, cradles, TWO! Giulia is free, but Wren backslides! TWO!

Giulia blocks a kick, slips around and backslides, TWO!! Wren gets free in time but Giulia grins. Wren stands and resets with Giulia. They tie up collar ‘n’ elbow, Giulia puts Wren on ropes but Wren turns it around, They go along the ropes, Giulia has Wren’s arms wrapped around them, and then pulls! Giulia lets go, but Wren avoids the haymaker! Wren headlocks, the fans cheer, but Giulia slips out the back. We’re past 4 minutes, Wren switches with Giulia, but Giulia trips her! Giulia has a toehold but Wren kicks at her. Giulia drops back into a HEEL HOOK, but Wren CLUBS away on Giulia!

Wren gets up, whips Giulia, but Giulia rolls over the dropdown. Giulia bypasses Wren, Wren whips Giulia, but Giulia CLOBBERS Wren! The fans cheer and we’re under 20 seconds before another entry arrives. Giulia drags Wren up but Ren warm-drags! Giulia comes back, IRON OCTPUS! Wren endures, and hits a SLAM! But now we add… SOL RUCA! The fans cheer as Sol hurries up and springboards in, DOUBLE MISSILE DORPKICK! Sol rallies, handsprings, and then SUPERKICKS Wren! Giulia blocks a kick, spins Sol, but sol gets around to lift and SMACK Wren with Giulia’s feet! Sol keeps the spin going before the SLAM!

The fans fire up as Sol hangs ten on Giulia’s back! Wren runs to LEAP, but Sol catches her! Sol pops Wren around to SLAM her onto Giulia! Cover on them both, TWO!! Giulia & Wren stay in this but Sol brings Wren up. Wren grabs ropes to fight the suplex, but Sol yanks her free! Wren victory rolls to a FACEBUSTER, then she grabs the arms! CATTLE MUTILATION! Sol endures being bent, and Wren spider walks around and around to add more pressure! Giulia waits to YANK Wren over, and then she has a DOUBLE CROSSFACE!! Wren and Sol both endure, and Wren keeps Sol from tapping by grabbing that arm!

Wren ELBOWS Giulia away, but then Giulia comes back to have a SLEEPER! We’re past 7 minutes, Sol has a SLEEPER on Giulia! The fans fire up as Wren and Giulia both fight up, Wren DOUBLE JAWBREAKERS free! Sol and Giulia stagger, Wren wrangles Sol into a FUJIWARA ARMBAR! Sol endures, Giulia runs up, but Wren TRIPS Giulia! HEEL HOOK!! Giulia SLAPS away on Wren, Wren SMACKS Giulia! Sol adds a HEADSCISSOR SQUEEZE on Wren! Giulia slips free and she clamps onto Sol’s arm! Sol fights, but still ends up in a GROUND COBRA TWIST! Wren is now free, and she runs up to DROPKICK them both down!

The fans rally up, Wren runs at Sol in a corner. Wren whips, Sol reverses, and then Sol runs up. Wren goes up and over, comes back and CLOBBERS Sol! Then BASEMENT BULLDOG! Cover, Giulia breaks it! Giulia bumps Wren off buckles, but Wren ROCKS Giulia! Wren goes to whip Sol but Sol blocks! Giulia ROCKS Sol, she and Wren double whip, but sol slides out! We’re over 9 minutes, Giulia whips Wren, only to KNEE her low! The fans are torn, but th en Giulia TOSSES Wren into Sol’s GAMANGIRI! Giulia BOOTS Sol, Wren rolls Giulia! TWO!! Giulia escapes but Wren KNEES her low! Giulia scoops Wren for a NORTHERN LIGHTS BOMB! Cover, Giulia scores!

Giulia: 1; Wren: 0; Sol: 0

But Sol rolls Giulia! TWO and Giulia ROCKS Sol! But ten minutes hits and here comes… ZARIA!! The powerhouse from down under is running right into the ring! She dodges Sol to LARIAT Giulia! BOOT for sol, then a corner SPLASH for Giulia! Zaria whips Giulia into Sol and SPLASHES them both! Zaria keeps moving, but the others dodge her lariats! They kick low and reel Zaria in, but Zaria DOUBLE SUPLEXES! The fans fire up as Zaria RAMS sol in a corner, then whips her back in! BACKDROP! But Sol lands out?! Giulia runs up, dodges, and HEADBUTTS! Zaria wobbles, but Sol runs up! DOUBLE SOL SNATCHER!!

But Giulia AND Zaria both flop out of the ring! Sol can’t believe how close she was! The fans rally for NXT, and Wren is set free! Wren hurries up but Sol gives her a SOL SNATCHER!! Cover, Sol scores!

Giulia: 1; Wren: 0; Sol: 1; Zaria: 0

Wren goes back to the box, and Sol brings Zaria up. Zaria whips Sol, Sol goes up the apron and handsprings. Zaria avoids a kick to Electric Chair! Zaria SMACKS Sol off the box, then off the post! But Sol POSTS Zaria in return! Sol and Zaria goes to the apron, they brawl on the edge! Sol ROCKS Zaria, then waistlocks! Zaria holds ropes to fight the suplex! Zaria ELBOWS Sol away, but Giulia gets under Zaria! Zaria kicks Giulia away, so Giulia & Sol work together! DOUBLE POWERBOMB through the desk!! The fans lose their minds as Zaria gets taken out! Even Wren’s freaking out from inside the box!

Sol kicks at Giulia but Giulia blocks! Giulia puts Sol on the apron, avoids another kick, and then has Sol for a DRAPING NECKBREAKER to the floor! Wren is free but she’s not sure she wants to be here. Wren hurries to drag Zaria but she’s big. Wren drags Sol up but she’s just limp! Wren gets Giulia up but Giulia puts Wren in! “This is Awesome!” as Wren bails out and Giulia pursues! Giulia aims form the apron to MISSILE DROIPKICK! We’re at 14 minutes and Sol builds speed! Sol FOSBURY FLOPS! Direct hit on Wren and Giulia! The fans are thunderous and Sol is feeling it! But Sol has to hurry, the clock is ticking!

Sol gets Wren up and into the ring, then hurries after her. Sol drags Wren into an O’Conner Roll, TWO! Wren LARIATS and Sol falls over! Wren hurries to TOSS Sol to the apron! Sol goes up, TARANTULA! Giulia hurries in to get Sol for a CROSSFACE!! Sol fights free, KICKS Giulia down, and at 15 minutes, we add… STEPHANIE VAQUER! La Primera runs in to springboard and CROSSBODY on Sol! SUPERKICK for Wren! Wrench on Sol, SOLE FOOD! Vaquer sits Sol down in a corner, BOOTS Wren in the other, then comes back to METEORA Sol! Vaquer covers Sol, TWO!! Sol stays in this but Vaquer tries again, TWO!

Vaquer runs up but Wren BOOTS her! That just upsets Vaquer! Vaquer grabs the legs, puts them in ropes, DRAPING DRAOGN SCREW! Cover, Giulia YANKS Vaquer away! The fans fire up as these friendly rivals aren’t gonna be so friendly anymore. They circle, but ZARIA RISES! Zaria YANKS Vaquer out and THROWHS her at the box! Giulia runs up, Zaria shoves her back and CLOBBERS her! GERMAN SUPELX for Wren! Sol springboards into a SPEAR!! Zaria roars and the fans are with her! Giulia runs up to jump on, SLEEPER! Zaria endures, fights around, but Vaquer adds on! Vaquer has a SLEEPER on Giulia but the weight’s on Zaria!

Zaria RAMS Vaquer into buckles but Giulia holds on! So Zaria CANNONBALLS into Vaquer, using Giulia as added power! Then Zaria scoops Giulia, F5! Cover, ZARIA SCORES!

Giulia: 1; Wren: 0; Sol: 1; Zaria: 1; Vaquer: 0

The fans rally as Zaria has targets in all corners. Sol runs up to ROCK Zaria! Wren ROCKS Zaria! Vaquer ROCKS Zaria! Wren & Sol DOUBLE LARIAT Zaria! But Vaquer rolls Sol! Wren rolls Vaquer! Sol trips them both, double jackknife! TWO!! Vaquer hits a CODE BREKER on Wren! Sol hits a FACEBUSTER on Vaquer! The fans fire up as Vaquer flops out of the ring, Sol crawls to Wren. Sol drags Wren up but Zaria is up top!? Zaria QUEBRADAS them both down! And we’re at 19 minutes! Cover on Wren, TWO! Cover on Sol, TWO! Even so, “This is Awesome!” Giulia is set free and she rushes back in!

Giulia dodges Zaria to tilt-o-whirl and RANA! Sol runs up but is sent into Zaria! Wren runs up but Giulia catches her! Kick for Sol, DOUBLE DDT! Giulia BOOT WASHES Zaria! Giulia drags Zaria into the drop zone, goes up top, and she MISSILE DROPKICK SENTON COMBOS!! Cover on Zaria, but Wren YANKS Giulia back! We pass 20 minutes, Sol SUPERKICKS Wren onto Zaria! Giulia drags Wren off to hammerlock and spin, GLORIOUS BUSTER! cover, Vaquer SUPERKICKS it apart! The fans fire up as now the rivals meet again. The fans fire up, but Saria and Sol join in! So Giulia & Vaquer give them HEADBUTT after HEADBUTT!

Sol and Zaria are sent into teach other, then Vaquer and Giulia SHOTGUN! Giulia and Vaquer grab each other by the hair, and they throw HEADBUTTS into each other! Vaquer reels Giulia in, tucks, but Giulia slips free of the driver! Giulia CLUBS Vaquer, but Vaquer hoists Giulia up, BIG back suplex! Then headscissors for the DRILLER! The fans fire up as Vaquer lets Giulia off, and we have three minutes LEFT! Vaquer goes up, but Giulia is after her! They fight up top, but Giulia hits a SUPER HALF HATCH!! Sol SPRINGBOARE DPLASHES! But Zaria deadlifts Sol for a GERMAN SUPLEX! Wren returns but Zaria runs up!

Wren dodges and Zaria POSTS herself! Wren goes for Vaquer but Vaquer makes it a victory roll! Vaquer SCORES!

Giulia: 1; Wren: 0; Sol: 1; Zaria: 1; Vaquer: 1

Wren freaks out as the ONLY one without a point! Giulia, Sol and Vaquer throw hands on each other in rotation! Giulia runs up, Sol gets her for a STUNNER! Then she rolls Vaquer, TWO! Sol runs up on Giulia but Giulia ROCKS her! Giulia & Vaquer whip, bypass, hurdle, and trip Sol onto ropes! But Sol ducks the 619! Sol ROCKS Giulia, KICKS Vaquer, and springboards, DOUBLE LARIAT!! Cover, TWO!! Vaquer survives, bails out, and Wren is chomping at the bit. She still has 20 seconds to wait but we’ve only got one minute! The fans are thunderous as Wren is released! Sol is ready for her, fireman’s carries, but Wren rolls Sol up! WREN SCORES!!

Giulia: 1; Wren: 1; Sol: 1; Zaria: 1; Vaquer: 1

We have a five way tie! But Vaquer kicks Wren, only for Wren to wrench free! TWO!! Vaquer is up, 30 seconds left! ZARIA DOUBLE SPEARS!! Zaria hauls Wren up, fireman’s carry, F5!! But Giulia CLOBBERS Zaria!! Cover, GIULIA SCORES!

Giulia: 2; Wren: 0; Sol: 1; Zaria: 1; Vaquer: 1

But Vaquer rolls Giulia! TWO!! She tries again, but TIME IS UP!! GIULIA WINS!!!

Winner: Giulia, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Women’s Championship)

The Beautiful Madness thrives in the chaos, and now she has her second chance at the championship! Confetti and streamers fly as Giulia celebrates becoming the 2024 Iron Survivor! Will Roxanne Perez be ready for another round with Giulia? Or will Roxie have to say “arrivederci” to her title?


My Thoughts:

An awesome WWE Deadline, which is a surprise itself because that makes it seem like this is more than just an NXT event, even though it wasn’t. At most, we got a cameo from Tiff to weirdly tease she’ll be in LA for New Year’s Evil 2025. Granted, she could be Women’s US Champion by then, and will still have her MITB contract, but having Tiff cash in on Roxie VS Giulia is not how to raise NXT up to be a third brand, it’s just a way to lower Tiff back down when she’s already been NXT Women’s Champion. If Tiffy’s cashing in on any championship while in LA, it should be the top champ on Raw as part of the Netflix debut.

But with that said, awesome Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge in the main event, and a touch better than the men’s since the result was much more up in the air. As soon as Eddy’s replacement turned out to be Oba, it was pretty much decided Oba would win. The Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge was still very exciting, but there was also the fact Frazer was not winning with how he also had the tag titles to defend and how we’ve seen Ethan Page challenge for the NXT Championship plenty already. On the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge, I almost thought they were going to give us overtime with how everyone had a point and time was running out. Maybe they pull that idea off next year.

Trick VS Ridge was really good stuff, especially with that risky rope spot where Trick got stuck. But in the end, Trick wins so that justice is served on Ridge. Both Trick VS Oba and Roxie VS Giulia are going to be great, and it feels like they really could have both titles switch on New Year’s Evil to start 2025 with a whole new landscape. And I’m a little surprised we didn’t get new tag team champs tonight. Frazer’s damaged body could’ve been an easy way for Myles & Heights to win, but Axiom somehow pulled it out for them. I could see them now being passive aggressive with each other, and maybe Axiom turns on Frazer during their next title defense. Otherwise, this is going to take many teams and maybe even a Ladder Match.

Jaida VS Lola was a great Underground match, with them doing a great job referencing their past matches. The brick being their focal point item is some good stuff, but it makes a lot of sense that Lola won. First, Jaida won at NXT 2300 so this was Lola getting that one back. Second, Lola is basically taking ownership of NXT Underground, she deserves to be undefeated in that stipulation. I’m not saying to come up with an NXT Underground championship, but this should at least get Lola in the Women’s North American Championship story.

My Score: 9.1/10

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Mitchell’s WWE NXT Results & Report! (1/14/25)

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Will Fraxiom continue to survive?

Nathan Frazer & Axiom defend the NXT Tag Team Championships against Bronco Nima & Lucien Price! Will Fraxiom get #OutTheMud?

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • NXT Women’s North American Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Stephanie Vaquer VS Shotzi Blackheart; Shotzi wins and will challenge Fallon Henley for the title.
  • Ethan Page VS Dante Chen; Ethan wins.
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships #1 Contenders Match: Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn VS Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson; Lash & Jakara win and will challenge Bianca Belair & Naomi for the titles.
  • Kelani Jordan VS Cora Jade; Cora wins.
  • NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS OTM; Frazer & Axiom win and retain the titles.

PLAY BY PLAY

Oba Femi is here!

NXT is home in Orlando, and the Orlando fans fire up for The Ruler as he struts to the ring as the NEW NXT Champion! Oba grabs the mic to say, “Dread it, run from it, destiny will always arrive. Just like I have arrived! And now it’s time for me to take my rightful place upon the throne. Many a men will win something as big as this, and they will come out here and say, ‘I never believed I could do it~!'” The fans laugh at Oba mocking the American accent, and then Oba says, “I ALWAYS believed I could do it!” The fans cheer that! Oba says ever since he came here, he said he was always backed by destiny.

Others said it was a catchphrase, a gimmick, a joke, but no! He was backed by destiny all along. He was backed by destiny when he won the Breakout Tournament! He was backed by destiny when he became NXT North American Champion! He was backed by destiny when he became the longest-reigning North American Champion! And he was definitely backed by destiny when he became THE NXT Champion! The fans cheer that, too, and Oba says all this is his now. It belongs to The Ruler! And Oba shall rule how he sees fit. The fans chant, “You Deserve It!” but Oba wants to talk about Trick Williams first.

Trick put a lot of hard work into the title, and broke records doing it. But like a lot of others back there, Trick has a ceiling! Oba has NO ceiling! And as for Eddy Thorpe, well, he’s a piece of work, isn’t he? He’s a rat! A deceiver! Like a roach that won’t die! Or the gum on the bottom of your shoe that you just can’t get rid of. That is Eddy. But Oba will issue Eddy his first and final warning. Eddy can annoy anyone else he wants in the locker room, but- Tony D’Angelo interrupts! The Don tells Oba, “my guy, how you doing? Congrats on the win, by the way. You’re in the big seat now.” Tony joins Oba in the ring as champion and champion.

Tony says he was in the back and the Family was listening to Oba list all the accomplishments. But Tony’s personal favorite was Oba being the longest-reigning North American Champion. Because, in Tony’s opinion, when it comes to the North American Championship, it is The Don: 2; Oba Femi 1. See, there is no question: Oba is The Ruler. But just remember: Tony is the one man to defeat him. And when Tony decides to go for the NXT Championship, we all know he walks away the Double Title Don. Oba sees Tony found his confidence. Good for him, that’s amazing. But last time we checked… Didn’t Tony get dropped by Santa Claus?

So if Oba was Tony, he’d start worrying about his own title more, and leave Oba alone. Tony says no one gets one on the done without consequences. Tony will take care of Ridge Holland. Speaking of, here comes Ridge Holland! Ridge says hi, Tony, good to see you again. Tony’s looking in better shape than last time they saw each other. Oh, and here is a belated Christmas gift. A framed picture of that night in Philly. Tony says really funny, he’ll come sign it for him. Tony rushes out to go after Ridge, but Ridge takes a swing! Tony dodges the framed picture to then TACKLE Ridge! The fans fire up as these two brawl, but refs hurry out to stop it.

The fans boo, they wan tot “LET THEM FIGHT!” WAIT! Eddy slithers in to CLOBBER Oba! The fans boo but Eddy dropkicks the legs, then hits a DDT! The fans boo more but Eddy has a leather strap! Eddy wraps it around his arm, so he can LEATHER LARIAT! The fans boo as Eddy holds the title belt over Oba! Will the Alpha Wolf finally sink his teeth into the gold he’s been hunting?

 

Oro Mensah talks with Dante Chen backstage.

Main Man Mensah wants the Singapore Warrior to understand they can- All Ego interrupts. Ethan Page says it’s been a big week for the biggest star in NXT. If you guys didn’t see last week, Ethan’s interaction with “DJ,” aka The Rock… Hey, Dante, what’d you do last week? IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU DID! Oh, haha, Ethan… Ethan sniffs something and says he honestly smells… the jealousy in this locker room. Dante says no one is jealous of Ethan, because he’s just obnoxious. After what he did to Je’Von and Cedric, no one wants Ethan here! Aw, and Ethan always cared so much about what others think.

What was it, exactly, Dante? That Ethan broke Je’Von’s jaw? Or that Je’Von can’t eat solid foods? No, no, it was last week, having to hear Je’Von talk through the wires. Dante gets fired up and he shoves Ethan! The others step in to keep this from getting violent. Dante says fine, he’ll go to Ava to get this made. Ethan says good! Dante heads out, will he be the one to avenge the Young OG & Uncle Ceddy?

 

NXT Women’s North American Championship #1 Contender’s Match: Stephanie Vaquer VS Shotzi Blackheart!

The Dark Angel overcame Cora Jade, Lola Vice & Kelani Jordan to earn a golden ticket to facing Fallon Henley, but then The Wild Child pinned that toxic cowgirl personally. Now these two will battle to see who is truly number one! Who will Fallon have to worry about more in the near future?

NXT return as Shotzi makes her entrance. The bell rings, the two circle, and they tie up. Vaquer waistlocks, Shotzi switches, but Vaquer switches. Shotzi trips Vaquer, Vaquer trips Shotzi, and Vaquer covers, ONE! Vaquer facelocks but Shotzi wrenches out and covers, ONE! Shotzi has a cording hold, then wrenches to a wristlock. Vaquer rolls, handsprings, then wrenches to a wristlock. Shotzi rolls, spins, wrenches from below and has the wristlock again. Vaquer reaches back, drops down, and then rolls to wrench back. Shotzi rolls, trips, and spins Vaquer. The two stand up and the fans fire up!

Shotzi and Vaquer nod, then fist bump in respect. They circle, tie up, and Vaquer wrenches to then slips under and arm-drag! Shotzi goes to a corner, goes up and over, then comes back. Vaquer blocks the arm-drag and smiles. She goes up, Arabian Press and arm-drag! Shotzi stumbles up, Vaquer rolls her up, and bridges! TWO! Shotzi runs up to wheelbarrow, victory roll, TWO! Both women are up again, but Vaquer trips Shotzi. Vaquer has a leglock, rolls it, ties the legs up, then moves around, but Shotzi just powers Vaquer down! Shotzi ties Vaquer’s legs up for a modified Deathlock! Shotzi grabs Vaquer’s arms and has an INVERTED SURFBOARD!

The fans rally and duel, the two roll and it’s a cover, TWO! Shotzi swings but Vaquer ducks! Vaquer swings but Shotzi ducks! Shotzi kicks, Vaquer blocks, but Shotzi ENZIGIRIS! Shotzi brings Vaquerl around, whips her to a corner, and then goes up the corner. Shotzi headscissors to then go along the ropes, HANING TRIANGLE! The ref counts, Shotzi lets go at 4, and Vaquer sputters. Shotzi climbs up fast to CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO! Vaquer stays in this and Shotzi grows frustrated, but she hurries to bring Vaquer up. Shotzi whips, Vaquer reverses, but Shotzi BOOTS her! Vaquer frowns, blocks the next boot, and DRAGON SCREWS Shotzi!

Vaquer sits Shotzi up and the fans fire up for the headscissor DRILLER! Vaquer stops at seven, Shotzi flounders out of the ring, and the fans fire up while NXT goes to break.

NXT returns and Shotzi GAMANGIRIS Vaquer up top! Shotzi then climbs up, and roars before she hits a SUPER STEINER! The fans fire up and Shotzi aims from the corner. Shotzi runs up to KNEE Vaquer, then ROLLING ELBOW! Then QUESTION MARK KICK! Shotzi hurries to cover, TWO! Vaquer survives that onslaught, but Shotzi brings her up. Vaquer JAWBREAKERS, SUPERKICKS, then wrenches for EAT DA FEET! Shotzi flounders while the fans fire up. Shotzi is in the corner, Vaquer runs in, but Shotzi dodges! Vaquer hits buckles, Shotzi comes back to CANNONBALL! The fans fire up as Shotzi waistlocks!

Vaquer grabs the ropes, but Shotzi clamps onto the arms! Shotzi chicken wings Vaquer for a TIGER PLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Vaquer narrowly escapes and Shotzi can’t believe it! The fans rally while Vaquer goes to a corner. Shotzi runs in again, but Vaquer HIP TOSSES her into the buckles! Vaquer scrubs Shotzi’s face with her boot, then roars! The fans fire up again, Vaquer hits a METEORA! Vaquer then drags Shotzi out, covers, TWO! Shotzi survives and now Vaquer’s a bit stunned! Vaquer drags Shotzi up, tucks her in, but Shotzi escapes! Shotzi ROCKS Vaquer, Vaquer ROCKS Shotzi, repeat! Wait, is that Jacy Jayne?

Jacy shouts at Vaquer and Shotzi from the apron, but they both grab her! They drag Jacy in, and they DOUBLE HEADBUTT! Jacy falls, but then Vaquer HEADBUTTS Shotzi! Vaquer puts her on ropes, runs, but FALLON hits Vaquer with the blet! Shotzi doesn’t know it, she rolls Vaquer up! SHOTZI WINS!

Winner: Shotzi Blackheart, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contender to the NXT Women’s North American Championship)

Fallon & Jacy influence this match, and they make sure La Primera will have to wait her turn. But will Shotzi make sure Fallon doesn’t leave Atlanta with the gold? Or will Fallon shine bright on Center Stage?

 

The Women’s Division talks about New Year’s Evil.

Sol Ruca tells Kelani Jordan that she was a split-second away from victory. Things will turn around. Just don’t change what got her here. Zaria has to disagree. The Agent of Change says Kelani was the North American Champion just a few months ago. Kelani knows that. Then just change the tide! Use loss as motivation. But Cora Jade isn’t so sure about that. Of course she wouldn’t… Cora says Kelani can just motivate herself to the back of the line. If Kelani wasn’t in the match, Cora would’ve won. Oh don’t even get Kelani started. Yeah? Or what? Cora has no doubt that Cora will win a title before Kelani does.

Kelani can have all the attitude she wants, she’s still just the same little girl from Michigan State- KELANI SLAPS CORA! And she tells Cora that she is NOT the same “little girl.” Kelani storms off, will she prove to Cora that this is NOT The Generation of Jade?

 

Stephanie Vaquer returns backstage.

NXT is in picture and picture right now, but it is clear The Dark Angel is hunting for The Fatal Influence. They may have messed her up in the match, but she won’t let them get away with it! She even pushes past some people to make her way down the hall. She finds Jacy being checked on, and pushes her against the wall! Vaquer demands to know where Fallon is, Jacy says she doesn’t know, so Vaquer THROWS Jacy down! Vaquer storms back up the hall, back the way she came, and then comes across Tatum Paxley & Gigi Dolin. She asks them, and they assure her, they don’t like the Influence any more than her, but they have no idea where to look.

Vaquer continues on, only getting frustrated with every person that says they haven’t seen Fallon. Refs tell Vaquer to calm down, but she isn’t hearing it. Ethan Page is headed to gorilla, he says to cheer up. Her glare tells him to keep walking, so he does. The hunt continues, will La Primera find her prey?

 

Oba Femi enters Ava’s office.

He interrupts her talk with Robert Stone & Stevie Turner, and she asks what she can help him with. Oba said he already warned Eddy and everyone else that he would eliminate Eddy once and for all the next time they saw each other. Ava says she understands that, and would love to see that. Oba says if Eddy wants his title match, then they give him the title match. No, they don’t do anything. Ava is not rewarding Eddy for anything. Oba says it’ll be Eddy’s last shot one way or another. Stone says Oba needs to hold on. Big Guy, champ, if you don’t know this or not, but Eddy’s playing you like a fiddle! Don’t let him do that to you!

Oba picks Stone up and pins him against the wall! Oba is the champion, so if he wants Eddy, he gets Eddy! Ava tells Oba that as fun as this is, put Stone down! Then they can talk about this. Oba drops Stone, and Ava says fine, Oba VS Eddy will be next week. Oba heads out, will Eddy regret coming back for more?

 

Ethan Page VS Dante Chen!

All Ego’s ego has only grown since The Rock gave him a pseudo seal of approval, and it’s only gotten on everyone else’s nerves. Will the Singaporean Warrior make sure Ethan really does lose his smile? Or is the ego only going to grow exponentially?

Dante winds up for his pose, but Ethan CLOBBERS him! The ref reprimands, the fans boo, but Ethan throws down fists and stomps! The ref gets Ethan to back off, then asks if Dante wants this match. Dante says YES! The bell rings and Ethan runs up! Dante dodges to fire off in return! The fans fire up for Dante as he and Ethan scrap! Dante ROCKS Ethan, bumps him off buckles, then runs. Ethan dodges but Dante ELBOWS, UPPERCUTS, and SUPERKICKS! Dante runs to BOOT Ethan down! The fans fire up and he powers up again. The fans join in, but Ethan hurries away from Dante.

Dante pursues but Ethan YANKS him into ropes! Ethan drags Dante up, for a TWIST OF FATE! Cover, ETHAN WINS!

Winner: Ethan Page, by pinfall

Between Dante’s anger and Ethan’s cunning, Ethan takes Dante out fast! But now Ethan rains down fists on Dante again! The fans boo but Ethan drags Dante to the apron. Ethan pulls Dante’s boot off his foot, then he YANKS Dante to the floor! Ethan puts Dante’s leg between steps and post! The fans boo, Ethan says Dante wanted this! Ethan DROPKICKS the steps!! Dante writhes, that was his repaired leg! Refs rush out here to tell Ethan to leave, but Ethan takes his time admiring the pain he just inflicted. All Ego is going all psycho, BUT JE’VON IS HERE! Je’Von goes after Ethan with fast hands! Those aren’t broken!

But then Ethan ROCKS Je’Von in the jaw! Ethan grins as he asks Je’Von, “Gimme a smile now!” Je’Von tried to be a hero but Ethan made him pay for it. Will anyone in NXT be able to stop Ethan?

 

Oba Femi walks the halls.

Dion Lennox walks over and congratulates Oba on the win. Oba thanks Dion, and Dion says one day he’ll be challenging Oba for the title. Oba says sure… Oba moves on, and meanwhile, we see Shawn Spears talking with Adriana Rizzo. Rizzo says she’s seen and heard enough of Spears and she’s done with him. But Spears says that while Rizzo understands the value of family, The Family doesn’t understand her value. Does Rizzo feel Tony appreciates her? Izzi Dame says she’s so sick and tired of Spears. She told Spears that she doesn’t need him, and Rizzo definitely doesn’t need him!

Spears says he isn’t so sure about that. Spears heads off, Rizzo says she had that handled, and Izzi says, “Sure you did.” But make sure to tell “Don Don” this makes them even. Tell him yourself! These two go their separate ways, and now we see Ashante THEE Adonis talking with Karmen Petrovic. Karmen says she got his text, and he says no more playing games. And he chooses her. Adonis offers her a rose, she takes it, and she says about damn time. She kisses Adonis! Adonis smiles and these two head out. Victory for #Adonivic, will love conquer all of NXT?

 

Backstage interview with DIY.

Sarah Schreiber is with the WWE Tag Team Champions, Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa, and asks what brings them back to NXT. Ciampa says first off, it is TWO-TIME WWE Tag Team Champions. And what brings them home is #Fraxiom. They’ve heard so much about those guys. There are people saying Fraxiom is the greatest tag team in NXT history. But as the BTTITW, Best Tag Team in the World, DIY is at the top of the mountain. That means they have to be ten steps ahead. And they know that one day, DIY will step in the ring with Fraxiom, and the world will rejoice.

So Gargano asked his “good buddy, Heartbreak” for some tickets to tonight’s show so they can watch Fraxiom up close and in person. Ciampa assures us that they are not here to cause any problems, you can trust them. Can we…? Or will Frazer & Axiom just become the next DIY project?

 

WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships #1 Contenders Match: Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn VS Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson!

Bianca Belair & Naomi are the newEST championship duo, but that means they need new challengers. Will The Unholy Union use every trick in the book to make it back to the gold? Or will the Bougie Bully & Miss Jackson show what the Meta Girls can really do?

NXT returns and the wicked witches make their entrance. The teams sort out and Jakara starts against Alba. The two circle, the fans rally up, and the two tie up. Alba and Jakara go around, Alba wrenches and wristlocks. Jakara endures, Alba snapmares Jakara and covers, ONE! Alba wrenches Jakara again, YANKS the arm, then wristlocks. Jakara wrenches back but Alba wrenches right away! Alba keeps Jakara from Lash, so Jakara uses the ropes to flip through! Jakara wrenches Alba but Alba breaks free to CHOP! The fans fire up and Alba grins, but Jakara ROCKS Alba right back! Jakara fires body shots, but Alba shoves her!

Alba swings, Jakara blocks to knuckle lock and CHOP! Jakara goes up and up and FLYING ARM-DRAG! Then DROPKICK! Jakara tags Lash but Alba tags Isla. Isla runs in but Jakara dodges and Lash runs Isla over! THen Lash runs Alba over! Lash wrenches Isla, knuckle locks, and straight arm levers! The fans fire up for the power, then Lash throws Isla. Isla dodges, waistlocks, but Lash ELBOWS her! Lash brings Isla around to THROW to the corner! Lash runs up to SPLASH, then tag to Jakara. Jakara taunts Alba, runs and back body blocks Isla! Jakara then wrenches and wrangles Isla to step over the arm.

Jakara hooks Isla to drag her into a cradle, TWO! Jakara storms up but Isla RAMS her! Isla ROCKS Jakara, whips, but Jakara reverses. Jakara then dodges to SLINGBLADE! The fans are torn as Jakara runs, HANDSPRING ELBOW DROP! Cover, TWO! Isla stays in this but Jakara keeps her from Alba. Tag to Lash, they whip and scoop! Lash LSAMS Isla, then Jakara wheelbarrows with Lash, WHEELBARROW SPLASH! Lash covers, TWO! Isla survives but Lash keeps her from Alba. Lash fireman’s carries, but Isla fires forearms! Isla fires fast hands, but Lash DECKS her with one! The ref checks Isla, Alba HOTSHOTS Lash!

Lash takes a swing on Alba but Isla jumps onto Lash! SLEEPER! Alba tags in, the Unholy Union mugs Lash! The ref reprimands, Alba digs her boots in, but Alba lets off at 4. Isla fires hands, then ELBOWS Lash in the corner. Isla RAMS into Lash, Lash shoves Isla, but Alba tags in. Alba digs her boot in again, but stops at 4. Tag back to Isla, and Alba feeds Lash to the TARANTULA! Lash BOOTS Alba, then throws Isla away! Lash fires knees into Alba, but Isla jumps back on! SLEEPER! Lash stays up, and she FLINGS Isla off her! Tag to Jakara, and Jakara climbs up onto Lash’s shoulders! But Alba CLIPS Lash, Jakara falls to hit buckles!

Isla hurries to drag Jakara out, and she METEORAS to the floor! Lash whips Alba, but Alba RANAS Lash! The fans fire up with Alba, and she builds speed to go up, up and ESCALARA SWANTON! Down go the Meta Girls, and the fans fire up with Alba & Isla while NXT goes picture in picture.

Alba & Isla drag Lash up, whip her hard into the apron, then they mug Jakara! Isla pushes Jakara into the ring, covers, TWO! Isla keeps on Jakara, CLUBS away, then pulls hair! The ref counts, Isla lets go, and then Isla brings Jakara over. Tag to Alba, Alba reels Jakara in, GOURD BUSTER! Isla hits another METEORA! Cover, TWO! Jakara stays in this but Alba stays on her. Alba DECKS Jakara, then steps over her arm. Alba taunts Lash by holding the hand out, only to bend the fingers back! Alba then kicks Jakara down, and she drags her up. But Jakara rolls Alba up! TWO, and Alba LARIATS! Cover, TWO!

Jakara toughs it out but Alba drags her over. Tag to AIsla, and a feed to the TARANTULA! Then a SUPERKICK! Jakara falls, Isla covers, TWO! Isla drags Jakara up just to SMACK her off the mat! Isla clamps on a chinlock and stretches Jakara. Jakara endures, Lash coaches her up, and Jakara stands. Jakara fires body shots, but Isla CLUBS her on the back. Isla digs her boots in, the ref counts, and Isla stops at 4. Isla argues with the ref, and that lets Alba CHOKE Jakara! Isla then runs in, but Jakara BOOTS her away! Jakara dodges Isla, Isla grabs her legs! Jakara BOOTS Isla away! Alba tags in and she drags Jakara back!

Jakara stands, hops and hops,  and she ENZIGIRIS Alba! NXT returns to single picture as Lash tags in! Lash DECKS Alba, DECKS her again, then wrenches and scoops Isla! The fans fire up as Lash SMACKS Alba using Isla, then hits a FALL AWAY SLAM! Lash kips up, the fans fire up, and Lash FLAPJACKS Alba onto Isla! Lash is all fired up and the fans are with her! Lash choke grips Alba for the SLAM DUNK CHOKE SLAM! Cover, Isla breaks it! But then Lash is just mad! Isla backs off, but Alba CHOP BLOCKS Lash! Isla goes up, Alba hits a TORNADO- NO, Lash powers out of the DDT and she LARIATS!

Lash catches Isla and SLAMS her! Tag to Jakara and Jakara climbs back onto Lash’s shoulders! They try this again, META CROSSBODY! Cover, TWO!! Alba survives for her team and Jakara grows frustrated. Jakara drags Alba up, but Isla goes after Lash on the outside! Alba JAWBRAEKERS Jakara, then BLASTS Lash! Alba tags Isla and they get Jakara up. BACKSTABBER and SWANTON BOMB! Cover, Lash BARRELS through Alba to break it! The fans fire up, but Isla hits a CODE BREAKAER on Lash! Jakara DECKS Isla! Alba SUPERKICKS Jakara! Lash runs up, but the Unholy Union DUMPS her out!

The fans are torn, but Jakara grabs Alba in a SLEEPER! Alba throws her away, Isla SUPERKICKS Jakara! Isla ROUNDHOUSES, then back suplexes, but Jakara lands out! EDGE-O-MATIC! Both women crawl, but Lash is still down! Hot tag to Alba! Alba taunts Jakara, blocks a kick, then hooks her up! But Lash returns to sneak the tag! She BOOTS Isla down! Jakara sunset flips Alba and Lash wheelbarrows her! Jakara runs up, META CUTTER!! Cover, Meta Four wins!!

Winners: Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson, by pinfall (NEW #1 Contenders to the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships)

Alba & Isla put Lash & Jakara to the test, and the Meta Girls passed with flying colors! Will Lash & Jakara soon prove that they are the strongEST team in the WWE? Or will they just feel the StrongEST Glow instead?

 

Lexis King finally adds his plaque to the Heritage Cup.

The Drama King tells the guy to secure it nice and tight so it doesn’t go anywhere. This is awesome. Ava congratulates the champ, and Lexis says that coming from the “Final Boss of NXT” makes it so official. Just look at this. This is four months of hard work and dedication. Charlie Dempsey & Wren Sinclair walk over and Dempsey also congratulates Lexis. He finally went and did it. But Wren brings up Lexis hit Dempsey in the- Wren, please, no excuses. Lexis won, his name is on the cup. Wren says it isn’t an excuse, it’s about the rematch. We all saw Lexis hit Dempsey in the-

Lexis says no, that was all an accident. Well, she doesn’t believe him. Wait, do you all hear that? Wren hears “Rematch! Rematch!” Wren does the chant and a dance, but Ava says she should get her hearing checked. But also, she does agree, there should be a rematch. Wait, what just hit the garage door from the outside? Ava hurries outside, and we see Ridge brawling with Tony! Security separates these two but things are clearly not getting any less chaotic in NXT! When and where will the Yorkshire Grit get his shot at the North American Championship?

 

Kelani Jordan VS Cora Jade!

Speaking of North American Championships, the inaugural Women’s North American Champion is sick and tired of everyone looking down on her or thinking that she’s just “the girl next door.” Will The Standout finally stand out and head back for the title she lost? Or will Cora once again make things all about her?

NXT returns and we see the NEW TNA Knockouts Champion, Masha Slamovich, watching this from the crowd. Cora makes her entrance, seems to take notice of of TNA’s best, then goes to the ring. The bell rings and Cora talks trash on Kelani. Cora shoves Kelani, but Kelani shoves back! Kelani then blocks a punch to SLAPO Cora! Then she dodges Cora’s lariat to DROPKICK, kip up, and slingshot arm-drag! Cora stands, Kelani TAKLCES her and rains down fists! The fans fire up, Cora pushes Kelani away and bails out. Kelani goes to the ropes, but bails out of the plancha as Cora moves. Kelani chases Cora around the outside!

The fans cheer but Cora rolls into the ring. Kelani slides in, drops down, then hurdles over Cora. Kelani ELBOWS Cora down, then runs to SPLASH! Cover, TWO! Cora stays in this, Kelani goes to the apron. Cora storms up but Kelani RAMS into her! Kelani then goes up, but Cora trips her up! Cora TOSSES Kelani off the top, and then laughs at her pain. Cora storms up on Kelani, stomps her at the ropes, but lets off as the ref counts. Cora drags Kelani up, brings her into the ropes, and fires forearms! The ref counts, Cora lets off, but she CHOPS! Cora runs, and she DROPKICKS Kelani down! The fans boo but Cora taunts Kelani more.

Kelani goes to ropes, Cora runs to IMPLODER STOMP! Cover, TWO! Cora drags Kelani up, puts her back on ropes, and then CHOKES her! The ref counts, Cora steps off and runs, but Kelani moves! Cora runs into ropes, then Kelani snatches her for a cradle! TWO, and Cora swings. Kelani dodges to CHOP, CHOP, and whip. Cora reverses and SHINING WIZARDS in the corner! Cora shoves Kelani down to cover, TWO! Cora is immediately frustrated, and she clamps onto Kelani with a chinlock. The fans rally as Kelani endures, and Kelani fights up to fire body shots. Kelani wrenches and hits a BIG back suplex!

The fans fire up while both women are down. Both women stand, Cora fires a forearm, but Kelani fires back! The forearms go back and forth, Kelani kicks low, but Cora wrenches out. Cora ROCKS Kelani, kicks, but Kelani blocks! And she ducks the enzigiri! Kelani runs to CLOBBER Cora! And CLOBBER her again! Kelani reels Cora in, SPLIT-LEG DDT! Cover, TWO! Kelani grows frustrated now, but she unleashes some DRAGON STOMPS! The fans fire up and Kelani snarls. Kelani stalks Cora to a corner and stomps a mudhole in! The ref counts, Kelani stops at 4, and then she jukes to fire off fast hands!

The fans fire up for Kelani but the ref backs her off! Cora CLAWS Kelani’s eyes! The fans boo but Cora underhooks Kelani, FUTURE SHOCK! Cover, Cora wins!

Winner: Cora Jade, by pinfall

Kelani unlocked her aggression, but Cora steals this one from her all the same. Will Cora make her way to the title now? Will Kelani figure out what she needs to do if she’s to get back to gold in her own right?

 

Eddy Thorpe speaks.

Via his Instagram, The Alpha Wolf smiles and laughs. “It feels good. I’ma wait, cuz I’ve got some stuff to say. I’ll take my time. You wanna see? Look at that. Full moon.” The first full moon of the New Year, aka the Wolf Moon. Eddy says it’s so pretty out here. And what a good night at work! He set the bait, again, and Oba took it, again. Just like Eddy knew he would! It was so easy, so predictable! And shoutout to GM Ava for making the match happen. It almost makes up for Ava calling him a liar last week. Almost. But that’s all behind him now. Soon enough, all will be well when he is crowned the NEW NXT Champion!

Eddy tells Oba that Oba may call himself The Ruler, but next week, he will be overthrown. One more week. In the meantime, Eddy’s gonna go celebrate. You have no idea how good he feels right now. The Alpha Wolf is smiling like a coyote, but will he still have the last laugh?

 

Josh Briggs & Yoshiki Inamura talk with Nathan Frazer & Axiom backstage.

Briggs says he and Inamura went about this all wrong. What’s Briggs talking about? Fraxiom has their tag title match in like two minutes. Inamura says, “EXACTLY!” Briggs reminds them that a few months ago, they saved Fraxiom. Briggs & Inamura pulled them out of that wild brawl int he parking lot. Yes, which they appreciated. But- But it didn’t get their attention, did it? Because they were defending their titles against OTM then. So while Briggs & Inamura didn’t have their attention then, they have it now. So Briggs will say this to their faces: Briggs & Inamura got next, understand?

Oh, OTM understands. Bronco Nima & Lucien Price walk in, and Nima says Briggs & Inamura are talking to the wrong ones. Cuz after tonight, Fraxiom won’t be the champs. Frazer says we’ll see about that. Fraxiom heads out, and Nima tells Briggs & Inamura that OTM’s been chasing the belts since day one. And when they get it, they ain’t giving it up. Got that? Price promises that if you step to them, you get dragged through the mud. Inamura asks, is that mud wrestling? Inamura will pass. Oh, Inamura’s got jokes? Is he some kinda comedian? Inamura says he’s NO comedian. But he is about CHAOS!

Inamura throws hands, he and Briggs brawl with OTM! Refs and security rush in, OTM has to make their main event match! Will OTM be able to focus on Fraxiom with this fight going down?

 

Trick Williams tweets.

The former NXT Champion simply says, “Need to figure out what my next move is gonna be.” Will Trick return to NXT to make it Tricky Times Three? Or will he consider the Transfer Window to main roster an option?

 

NXT Tag Team Championships: Nathan Frazer & Axiom VS OTM!

Fraxiom had quite the wild 2024, with each of them splitting their focus from time to time, yet (almost) always finding a way to hold onto these titles. They once again have a run-in with Bronco Nima & Lucien Price, will they finally hit a wall? Or will they continue to #NeverSlowDown?

The introductions are made, the belts are raised, and we see if this is where rubber hits the road!

The teams sort out and Price starts against Axiom. The bell rings, Price runs up, but Axiom goes up and over! Axiom CHOPS Price, fires hands, then gets away. Price pursues, corners Axiom, but Axiom dodges to CHOP! Price leans into the CHOPS and he backs Axiom down! Axiom and Price circle, knuckle lock, and Axiom KICKS a leg! And KICKS it again! Axiom then headlocks Price, but Price powers out. Frazer tags in, Axiom jukes Price, and Frazer RAMS Price! Price doesn’t budge, so Frazer runs, redirects, redirects again, then slips around to come back, only for Price to RUN him over! Price drags Frazer up, tag to Nima.

OTM double whip, DOUBLE ELBOW, then Nima FALLING AX HANDLES! Cover, TWO! The fans cheer because they see DIY up in the perch! Nima wrenches Frazer to RAM shoulders, then he SMASHES Frazer off his knee! Nima puts Frazer in the corner, RAMS into him again and again, then talks trash. Frazer fires body shots and haymakers, but Niam BODY SHOTS! Nima TOSSES Frazer to the corner, fires body shots, then knuckle locks. Nima goes up the ropes, tags Price, then FLYING STOMPS Frazer! Price covers, TWO! Frazer stays in this but Price ROCKS him. Frazer kicks in return, but Price YANKS him up from the ropes!

Frazer lands on his feet to PELE! Tag to Axiom, they fire forearm after forearm, then basement DDT! Nima storms in, but he gets a mule kick and boosted DROPKICK! Axiom KICKS away on Price, but Price snarls! Price blocks a kick, THROWS Axiom, then LARIATS him down! Price roars, fans are torn, and even DIY is impressed. Price nods as he looms over Axiom, and NXT goes to break.

NXT returns and Price LARIATS Axiom in a corner! Price throws Axiom down, tags Nima, and Nima clamps onto Axiom with a standing crossface! The fans rally while Axiom endures, but Nima thrashes him around. Axiom fights up, Nima KNEES low, then he whips Axiom to the corner. Axiom ROCKS Price, BOOTS Nima, then goes up to BOOT Nima again! Axiom goes up and up to CROSSBODY, but Nima rolls through! Nima deadlifts Axiom, pops him into a fireman’s carry, but Axiom makes that a crucifix takedown! TWO, and Nima swings! Axiom dodges, hot tag to Frazer! Price tags in, but Frazer springboards to FLYING LARIAT!

The fans fire up as Frazer runs to forearm again and again! But Price scoops Frazer, only for Frazer to slip free! Frazer ELBOWS Price away, then runs to tilt-o-whirl DDT! Nima is back, he blocks a superkick, but not the DRAGON WHIP! Frazer runs to SHOOTING STAR Price! Cover, TWO! Price stays in this but Frazer puts him in the drop zone. Frazer goes up and up and PHOENIX- NO, Price moves, Frazer rolls through the splash! Price hauls Frazer up to URENAGE! Tag to Nima and the fans rally! POP-UP EXPLODER! Cover, Axiom breaks it! The fans fire up and DIY nods, still impressed.

Price TOSSES Axiom, then he tags back in. OTM whips Frazer to FLAPJACK- NO, Frazer ROCKS Nima in midair! Frazer then PELES Price! Price wobbles, Frazer goes to his corner, but there’s no Axiom! Price runs up, Frazer BOOTS him! Axiom returns to sneak the tag! Price returns but Frazer clinches, FLATLINER GAMANGIRI COMBO! Then they hook Price up and Axiom climb! MISSILE DORPKICK HIGH-LOW!! Frazer SUPERKICKS Nima, Axiom covers, TWO!! Price survives, but Axiom has the ARMBAR! Frazer DIVES onto Nima! Nima hits desk, Axiom shifts to keep Price down! Nima is back, Frazer intercepts with a GUILLOTINE FACELOCK!

OTM endures submissions, the fans duel, and both Price & Nima stand! They’re fading, but they head for each other! Nima GOURD BUSTERS Frazer onto Axiom! The fans fire up for “NXT! NXT!” while all four men are down! Axiom and Price crawl, but Axiom brings Price up. Axiom CHOPS! CHOPS! And CHOPS! Price still stands, but Axiom kicks the chop away! Axiom runs, ducks ‘n’ dodges, goes up the ropes and tags Frazer. Price CHOPS Axiom out of the sky! But then Axiom avoids the boot! Axiom kips up, but Price catches him to a dragon sleeper! Frazer leaps in, but Price catches him! UREANGE DDT COMBO!! Cover, TWO!!

The fans fire up as Frazer survives! Price hurries and tags in Nima! OTM gets Frazer up, Canadian Rack and BOOT YOYO COMBO!! Cover, TWO!?! Frazer survives but Nima HAMMERS him down! Price goes out to CHOP Axiom! Nima hoists Frazer up, Price CHOPS Axiom again! Price clears off the desk! The fans fire up and Price goes back to Axiom. Price grins as he clinches Axiom, but Axiom fights free! SUPERKICK! Price is on the desk, and Frazer ROCKS Nima! Frazer puts Nima up top, but Nima shoves him away! But then Frazer springs right back up! Axiom sneaks the tag, Nima SHOVES Frazer away!

Frazer backflisp to aldn out, and Axiom ENZIGIRIS Nima! Frazer goes to an adjacet corner, and he SUPER FROG SPLASHES Pirce through the desk!! The fans are thunderous and Axiom hits a SPANISH FLY on Nima!! Then GOLDEN RATIO!! Cover, FRAXIOM WINS!

Winners: Nathan Frazer & Axiom, by pinfall (still NXT Tag Team Champions)

Another match, another instant classic, and another incredible victory for Frazer & Axiom!

 

A car pulls into the parking lot.

But who is this that’s just arrived? We don’t get to see who, will we get to see before the end of the night?

 

Roxanne Perez is in the ring.

The Prodigy has the mic, and she says, “When I first won the NXT Women’s Championship for the second time at NXT Stand & Deliver, no one expected that I would hold it for 276 DAYS.” The fans cheer that! Roxie says that she had nine title defends, and with every single one, the NXT Women’s Division continued to rise. Roxie was making history, and that is because all she ever wanted to do was to make Women’s Wrestling special. The fans cheer that, too. Roxie says all she wanted to do was make a Women’s Division that could main event, that the fans could be proud of, and she feels she did that. The fans cheer in agreement there, too.

Roxie says NXT attracted the best women from all around the world, because this is the BEST Women’s Division in wrestling today! But… Here she stands without the title because unfortunately, last week, Giulia was the better woman. So yes, congratulations to Giulia, and to all the fans, because as sad as it makes Roxie, it is what they wanted. But you wanna know what’s even sadder? The state of the Women’s Division without Roxie as champ! You really think Giulia can take NXT to the heights that Roxie did?! NO ONE is gonna love this Women’s Division more than Roxie!

And that feeling you get when you say, “Women’s Wrestling is changing! Women’s Wrestling is the focus! NXT has the best Women’s Wrestling!” Well, go ahead and kiss all that goodbye, because without Roxie, this division will be lost. The fans boo, but Roxie says NXT no longer deserves her. The fans no longer deserve her! And as much as fans love to live in nostalgia, trust her, it will not be the same. In the past, the fans NEEDED the Four Horsewomen. But this generation only needed- WAIT, is that Bayley!? The fans go wild and Roxie is stunned silent as The Role Model returns to NXT!

Bayley heads to the ring, mic in hand, and she says, “Ding dong, Roxanne! Happy Tuesday Night, Rox.” The fans chant, “Welcome Back! Welcome Back!” Bayley thanks them and is excited to be back. She had to come back, because she knew Roxie would not be happy about her title loss last week. But hey, where Bayley sees it, this is a crossroads in Roxie’s career. So Roxie can either keep acting how she is now, or adapt to the situation. Roxie says she didn’t ask for Bayley’s advice. Oh… Well, Bayley was sure Roxie’s been asking for advice since the day she walked into the WWE, and since they met back when Roxie was a little bit shorter than she is right now, which is crazy!

That was when Roxie was just 14 back in Austin, Texas. Bayley loves NXT, they all know how much this place means to her. And Bayley has been following Roxie’s career and how much she’s believed in her. But sis, the division’s gonna be fine. Kelani, Jaida, even Cora, they’ll all be fine without Roxie. And that doesn’t mean what Roxie did wasn’t important. It just means that NXT is bigger than that. Roxie’s title run was amazing, one of the best- Roxie says this is just like Natalya and CM Punk! And Roxie hates that Bayley is trying to tell her the same things. Y’know what that shows? It shows that Bayley is just like everyone Roxie used to look up to.

Why is Bayley even here? What? Bayley thinks NXT owes her something? Yeah, Bayley set records, but guess what? Roxie broke them. Let’s face it, Bayley, you were Roxie’s role model. Maybe Roxie can be Bayley’s. Bayley tells “Rox” that the biggest difference between the two of them is that Roxie’s gonna be stuck in her own way all along, while Bayley goes on to WrestleMania after winning the WWE Women’s Championship this Friday Night SmackDown! But then Roxie SLAPS Bayley! So Bayley TACKLES Roxie!! These two scrap on the mat while the fans fire up, but NXT has to go off the air! Will Bayley come back to settle things with Roxie after she’s settled things with Tiffany Stratton?


My Thoughts:

A great episode of NXT to not just turn the corner from New Year’s Evil but apparently start some NXT VS main roster stories. Great tag match of Meta Four VS Unholy Union, and a great win for Lash & Jakara. Lash & Jakara VS Bianca & Naomi will be great stuff, and depending on how they want to play this Jade Cargill story, the reveal of “It was Naomi!” (again, that’s the going theory) that could cost Bianca & Naomi the titles. Awesome tag title match in the main event, but I suppose DIY showing up to call out Fraxiom was foreshadowing that Fraxiom would win. Fraxiom VS DIY can be some awesome stuff, and I would think happens at Vengeance Day next month.

Roxie had a great promo to close the night, especially with Bayley making a surprise return. Their brawl to finish the show is also clearly a sign they’ll have a match, probably also at Vengeance Day. I don’t see Bayley bring a title to that, but this match doesn’t need that. This is a generational showdown as one of the more underappreciated Four Horsewomen takes on a true prodigy of her generation, and definitely a great way to bring Roxie to the main roster. Trick having just a tweet is good stuff, it adds some mystery to his next step, but I would think he goes to the main roster with a Royal Rumble debut.

 

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History continues to be made!

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Cobra Kai or the Morrigan, who makes history?

Raw on Netflix continues to raise the bar! Dakota Kai and Lyra Valkyria battle to be THE INAUGURAL WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion!

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  • Chad Gable w/ Team American Made VS ???; Penta wins.
  • Sheamus VS Ludwig Kaiser; Sheamus wins.
  • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament Finals: Dakota Kai VS Lyra Valkyria; Lyra wins and is the inaugural WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
  • The Miz VS Sami Zayn; Sami wins.
  • Street Fight: Damian Priest VS Finn Balor; Priest wins.

PLAY BY PLAY

Someone arrives backstage.

The fans in San Jose are chanting, and they’re right! It’s C M PUNK! The Voice of the Voiceless is wearing a brand new shirt to celebrate his big win last week, and the fans fire up as he heads right to the stage! Punk high-fives fans on his way down the ramp, borrows some YEET glasses for a moment, then hops up onto the desk to get the fans even more pumped up! Punk waits for a staffer to bring him a mic, then he carefully goes from desk to barrier to ring! The fans continue to chant for Punk, and he says that does his heart good, he loves San Jose for it.

But real quick, before they get to business, he wants to say something real fast. He acknowledges all the firefighters and first-responders here in California and from everywhere else to fight this natural disaster. Mexico, Canada, the PEOPLE, Punk hears you and respects you! And now, tot he entertainment portion of the evening: Is it good to be alive on a Monday night in San Jose or what? The fans fire up for that! Punk says Netflix’s soul crushing pressure. Did you watch last week? “YES!” Did you watch Punk beat the Monday Night Messiah? “YES!” And Punk knows everyone has a lot on their minds, but Punk has a lot on his plate.

One thing OFF his plate is Seth Freakin’ Rollins. Last year, at the Royal Rumble, Punk’s first televised match back in WWE over a decade, it didn’t go his way. Not only did he lose, his triceps took a vacation. Separated from the bone, and he didn’t know what the future held. Winning the Rumble is one of his dreams, but that loss caused him to see his career fading away. There were a lot of things he couldn’t see. Like for one, a big neon sign almost blinding Punk as it says WrestleMania, but Punk sees it! Punk’s biggest setback makes for his biggest comeback. And speaking of comebacks, the man who you can’t see…

Punk sees John Cena, and always has. And Cena has declared for the Rumble, but live and in living color, so has Punk! Punk 2025 edition is gonna throw 29 other people out of the ring, whether you can see them or not! And Punk will raise his hand to point at the music, and you will hear his song! But instead, “BURN IT DOWN~!” Rollins is back and Punk is in disbelief! The Visionary doesn’t strut his way out here in his sequin suit, but he does go to the ring. Punk wishes it was someone like Rhea Ripley interrupting. Rollins still has fans singing for him, and Punk says this was his time, not Rollins’.

Rollins grabs himself a mic, the singing continues, “WHOA~ OH~! OHH~!” Rollins takes off his sunglasses, the fans cheer as they see that black eye, and Punk also likes how it looks. Rollins says he knows Punk isn’t happy to see him, but he can’t be surprised. Rollins told Punk last week that win, lose or draw, Rollins would be standing here in the middle of this ring on Monday Night Raw. Rollins is a man of his word. If he wasn’t, if he didn’t show when times got hard, that wouldn’t be Rollins. That’d be Punk. But Punk did win still, right? Rollins says he would rather be the worst version of himself than be any version of Punk.

Rollins has lost a lot of matches. He’s lost “big matches,” main events, title matches, and even at WrestleMania. But last week, that was the worst loss of his career. Rollins has never been more confident in himself, that he underestimated Punk, and he couldn’t get the job done! The only way Rollins can seek redemption is to take Punk’s WrestleMania dreams and flush ’em down the toilet! Punk will not win the Royal Rumble because Rollins will! The fans boo and Punk sighs. Punk figured, it’s every man for himself. Rollins says yes, and he will take great pride in not only winning, but dumping Punk’s ass out on ROLLINS’ way to the WrestleMania main event!

Punk isn’t so sure. Where Rollins eses opportunity is just a guy who couldn’t pin Punk and is now taking the easy road. But now DREW MCINTYRE is here! Punk is again beside himself as now The Scottish Terminator makes his way out. McIntyre says, “Just when I think you can’t get any more disgusting, selfish, self-serving, you go and top yourself, don’t you?” Punk tells Drew that last time they saw each other, Drew was on his knees, tears in his eyes, bleeding on this mat, begging for his life! Punk says if Drew takes another step closer, it’ll take more than just 15 staples to close Drew’s head!

Drew smirks and says this might come as a shock, “Phil,” but not everything revolves around you. Drew was talking to Seth. Oh, well, Punk’s invitation is Rollins’ invitation, he’ll stomp Drew’s head into the mat! Drew says maybe they should take a look at each other. It’ll be like a mirror. The only difference is, Punk admits what a piece of crap he is! Punk says he’s a winner, and McIntyre should remember from getting dragged around Hell in a Cell! Drew tells Seth that he acts like a leader, but it’s just an act. Rollins is all talk, the actions don’t line up. Tribal Combat, “We can’t let Roman get power!”

But when everyone else gets involved, Rollins was nowhere to be seen! Rollins is only worried about his own selfish agenda, and then he goes and loses! Now Rollins is going, “I told you so!” PATHETIC! Rollins tells Drew that he has no patience for any of this. OH, Rollins has no patience?! Punk has none for Rollins, none for Drew, he’s done talking. If you wanna swing, he’s right here! Rollins says okay then! Punk watches Seth and Drew closely, and Drew says a Triple Threat of these three… He heads for the ring! But then Drew says NO! Why would he ever do that?! The fans boo, but Drew says they have not listened!

There is a bigger problem here! Roman is playing chess while all you idiots are playing checkers! Drew is always the reluctant hero, so he’ll step up for all of this locker room. If only he could get his hands on the title before Roman does. Roman has the “falafel” back, if only there was a match where it was every man for themselves. Oh wait! See you both in The Royal Rumble. The fans are a bit torn, but the field is only growing more and more stacked! Roman, Cena, Punk, Rollins, Jey Uso, LA Knight, Drew McIntyre, and more! Just how big is this Road of WrestleMania going to get?

 

Chad Gable w/ Team American Made VS ???

“Master” Gable’s New Year’s Resolutions were to A) finally win a singles title and B) prove he is NOT afraid to face the lucha libre style. He dared Adam Pearce to give him a new challenge, but will he learn what having no fear is really all about?

Raw returns and the lights go down. Gable’s had experience with that a lot last year, but it isn’t for the Wyatts. The fans fire up as the music plays, and reveal! “CERO! MIEDO!” PENTAGON has come to WWE! The Man with No Fear steps into the ring, some fans are in tears finally getting to see him for themselves, and the bell rings. Penta and Gable circle, and the chant of “CERO! MIEDO!” echoes out. Penta then steps to Gable and says if he wanted a real luchador, then listen! CERO- Gable grabs the arm! Gable wrenches it, the fans boo, but Penta wrenches back. Penta headlocks, Gable powers up and out, but Penta steps over the dropdown!

Penta stands Gable up to headlock again, then he wrenches again and again. Gable rolls, spins, slips free and spins around to drop toehold! Gabe headlocks and taunts the fans, but Penta powers up and slips out the back. Penta ties up the legs, SLAPS Gable on the back, and he has the arms! BRIDGING surfboard, then LA MAGISTROL! ONE, Gable LA MAGISTROL! TWO, and Gable dodges to arm-drag! Penta arm-drags back! Gable trips Penta, covers, ONE! Penta trips and covers, ONE! The two reset and the fans fire up again! Gable and Penta circle, the fans rally again, and they’re all behind “PENTA! PENTA!”

Gable SLAPS Penta! The fans boo but Gable fires hands. Gable CHOPS Penta in a corner, whips him corner to corner, then runs up, but into a SUPERKICK! Penta dodges and rolls to RANA Gable to the ropes! Penta hurries to IMPLODER LEG DROP! Not the cleanest but Gable bails out. Penta builds speed, but Gable slide sin. Gable clinches to EXPLODER! Cover, TWO! Gable is frustrated but he drags Penta up to bump him off buckles. Gable climbs, fans chant “YOU SUCK!” but Gable rains down fists! Penta stops Gable at 5 with body shots! Penta tucks Gable in, CHEEKY NANDOS! Then a headstand into the DROPKICK!

The fans fire up as Gable bails out again. Penta runs up, blocks a punch, and SOBATS! Penta says time to go around, and he goes up, up, and- NO, Gable ROCKS Penta first! Penta swings, but into an APRON GERMAN! Penta flops to the floor, the ref checks him, but Gable hurries to KICK Penta’s leg! Gable drags Penta up and into the ring but the fans boo. Gable drags Penta to the corner and he SLAMS the leg against the post! Penta screams in pain, but Gable storms in and drags Penta back. Gable has the leg for a spinning toehold! And another! And then a YANK! Penta writhes, the fans boo, but Gable looms over Penta.

Gable drags Penta up, Penta pushes him away, and the fans again chant “YOU SUCK!” Gable YANKS the leg again, then drags Penta up. Gable has the leg, and he lifts for a SHIN BREAKER to BACK SUPLEX! Cover, TWO! Penta stays in this but Gable grows frustrated. Gable goes to a corner, climbs up, and DIVING HEADBUTT FLOPS! Penta moves in time and the fans fire up! Penta hurries to SUPERKICK! Gable falls but Penta has to hobble around. Penta runs in, but Gable OVERHEAD SUPLEXES him into buckles! Penta and Gable are both down but the fans rally up. Gable and Penta stir, and they head for each other.

Gable CHOPS, but Penta hushes the fans. Penta CHOPS and the fans “WOO~!” Gable CHOPS, Penta CHOPS, repeat! The CHOPS keep going, and Gable fires off a flurry! Gable whips, but Penta KICKS back! Penta hits a SLING-DOG! The fans fire up, Gable runs up but Penta TOSSES him up and out! Penta builds speed and he FLIES! Direct hit at the ramp! The fans are going nuts while both men are down again! Penta puts Gable in, “This is Awesome!” but Gable swings! Penta blocks to GAMANGIRI! Penta fires up, the fans are with him, and Penta climbs. Penta leaps to CROSSBODY! The fans rally as Gable goes to a corner, but Penta KICKS him in the leg!

Penta whips corner to corner, Gable reverses, but Penta goes up and over to BACKSTABBER! Penta then drags Gable to a cover, TWO! Gable survives and Penta grows frustrated. The fans rally up again, and Penta brings Gable around. Penta pushes Gable, eggs him on, and then BUZZSAWS! Gable sputters, but Penta brings him up. Gable shoots around, GERMAN SUPLEX! Bridging cover, TWO!! Penta escapes in time, and both men go to corners. Gable runs in, but Penta puts him up top! Penta CHOPS and the fans fire up! Penta shakes out the bad leg, winds up, but Gable blocks the chop to DRAPING ARMBAR!

The ref counts, the fans boo, and Gable lets go at 4. Penta flops to the apron, Gable goes along the ropes, and Gable brings Penta up! Penta CHOPS back! Gable sputters, Penta jumps to RANA Gable into the ring! Then a DESTROYER!! The fans are thunderous as Penta covers, TWO!! Gable survives and no one can believe it! “This is Awesome!” as both men stir. Penta rises, he feeds off the energy, and he waits on Gable. Gable sits up, Penta says “CERO! MIEDO!” BUZZSAW! The fans fire up again and Penta roars! Penta has a wild look in his eyes, but Gable blocks the kick! DRAGON SCREW!

Penta writhes, Gable grabs the leg, ANKLE LOCK!! Penta endures, reaches out, and he fights forward! Gable drags Penta back! The fans rally for Penta as he turns, and he drags Gable down! DISARMER! But then hammerlock, and he CLUBS away on Gable! Penta grabs the other arm, THE SACRIFICE!! Gable writhes now, but Penta isn’t done! Tuck and PENTA DRIVER!! Cover, Penta wins!

Winner: Pentagon, by pinfall

Jackie Redmond appears and interviews Penta in the ring. She congratulates him and welcomes him to Monday Night Raw. The fans cheer that, and this was a huge debut victory. He’s one of the biggest signings in recent memory, and San Jose was behind him. What does this moment mean to him? Penta thanks Jackie for that, and he wants to say something first. “Thank you, San Jose!! This is my new home. This is my new home, guys! But I know everyone, you, you, you, and you! And you! And you! Waited for this moment. But I wanna say something. The real truth is… I’ve been waiting for this moment!” The fans cheer that.

Penta says for all of Mexico, for Latinos, gracias for being with him on this journey. And you know this is only the beginning. Come closer, cameraman. This is for all the Mexicanos! Gracias to his familia, and he knows that this is a new era. This is the WWE’s new era. This isn’t just the Netflix Era. Now it is the PENTA ERA!! And you know why? Because he is Penta, and he has CERO! MIEDO!! Penta again thanks the fans, embraces his family at ringside, will all of Raw learn to fear the man with no fear?

 

Judgment Day talks backstage.

Finn Balor has his Street Fight with Damian Priest, but Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez walk in. What’s going on, boys? Oh, Finn was just saying how Liv will be Women’s World Champion again real soon. Like, real soon. Oh, Liv knows she will. The revenge tour wasn’t just about being champion but about taking a piece of Rhea she’ll never get back. And that is what she did. Oh, is that so? Well, speaking of revenge, Finn will let the lovers sort through their issues. Dominik walks in with a bouquet of roses to apologize. Liv says she’s not mad. Oh, really? At all? Nope. She said she’s not, so she’s not. But could Dom get her bags? And Raquel’s?

Oh, and Dom should have the valet ready to go for them at the end of the night. Okay, honey~? Carli, put these somewhere nice. Liv leaves, Dom is in denial, but Finn says more importantly, he ends Priest once and for all! Then he and JD take the titles back! They only lost to The War Raiders because of Priest anyway! JD says that’s right! In fact, he’ll go to Adam Pearce right now, get in his face, and say that if he knows what’s good for him, he’ll give Judgment Day their rematch for those tag titles! C’mon, Carlito, let’s go. JD leads the way, Carlito gives Dom the flowers back, and Dom asks if Finn is sure he doesn’t need them out there against Priest.

Finn says no, Dom should hang back. He’s gotta sort things out with Liv. Start by getting her bags. Dom heads out, Finn finishes his preparations, but will the Prince face his punishment?

 

Sheamus VS Ludwig Kaiser!

The Celtic Warrior and the European Elegance have had about enough of each other, so they both want this to be the end of it! But will it be Sheamus or Kaiser that finally stands tall over the other?

Raw returns as Kaiser makes his entrance, and we spot Bron Breakker watching from the crowd. Could the winner be in line for another shot at his Intercontinental Championship? The bell rings and the two circle. Kaiser SLAPS Sheamus, the fans boo, but then the two tie up. Sheamus TOSSES Kaiser to a corner and fires off hands! The ref counts, Sheamus whips Kaiser, but Kaiser reverses. Sheamus blocks the hip toss to LARIAT Kaiser down! Kaiser goes to the apron, b ug Sheamus fishhooks him! The fans cheer but the ref counts. Kaiser KICKS Sheamus away, and Sheamus tumbles out. Sheamus fires body shots but Kaiser CHOPS!

Sheamus DECKS Kaiser, then puts him in the ring! Sheamus storms up, ROCKS Kaiser, and has him against ropes! But Kaiser HOTSHOTS free! The fans boo but Kaiser runs, and he BLASTS Sheamus off the apron and into the desk! The fans boo but Kaiser slides out the side. Kaiser builds speed going around the way, and he SHOTGUNS Sheamus down! The fans boo but Kaiser soaks up that heat while Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Kaiser PENALTY KICKS Sheamus! Cover, TWO! Kaiser KICKS Sheamus again, but Sheamus rises up! Sheamus is all red but he grits his teeth. Kaiser runs to KICK Sheamus again! Sheamus eggs Kaiser on! The fans fire up but Kaiser KICKS, KICKS, and then KICKS! But Sheamus blocks, and he CHOPS, CHPOS, CHOPS! Sheamus LARIATS Kaiser down and the fans fire up! Sheamus TOSSES Kaiser up and out, and has him on ropes! The fans fire up as Sheamus gives Kaiser BEATS OF THE BODHRAIN! The fans count, and Sheamus goes to TEN! Then he TOSSES Kaiser into the ring!

Sheamus has Kaiser for a fireman’s carry, and he climbs up the corner! The fans fire up for the SUPER WHITE NOISE! Cover, TWO!! Kaiser survives and Sheamus can’t believe it! The fans rally up, Sheamus nods, and he stalks Kaiser to a corner. But Kaiser grabs the shillelagh! He pokes Sheamus int he eyes, then takes aim! But Sheamus gives him a KNEE CAPPER! Cover, TWO!! Kaiser survives again and Sheamus grows frustrated. The fans rally as Sheamus pounds the mat. Sheamus goes to a corner, takes aim, and beats his chest! The fans fire up for the- Kaiser CHOP! ENZIGIRI! Cover, TWO! Kaiser fires up but fans boo!

Kaiser clinches, but Sheamus slips free! Shove and scop, but Kaiser slips free! Kaiser CHOPS, but Sheamus KNEE CAPPERS! Sheamus runs, into the KAISER ROLL! Cover, TWO!! Sheamus survives and Kaiser is beside himself! “This is Awesome!” and the fans rally up. Kaiser goes to a corner, he shakes his head, and he mocks Sheamus’ chest beating. The fans boo but Kaiser dares Sheamus to stand. Sheamus ducks the gamangiri! BROGUE!! Cover, Sheamus wins!

Winner: Sheamus, by pinfall

The Fella finally finishes things with Kaiser, and he pounds the desk in celebration! Sheamus and high-fives Pat, but then Bron stands up. Sheamus stares down with Bron and the fans bark it up. Bron says if Sheamus thinks he can win, then how’s this? SLAP!! The ref hurries to stop this from getting any wilder, but will

 

Backstage interview with Seth Rollins.

Cathy Kelley says Rollins just met with Adam Pearce, and it is official: Rollins VS McIntyre next week. Rollins says McIntyre has been needling and needling, and Rollins is over it. Rollins wanted a fight tonight, McIntyre didn’t, but next week is on. Rollins owes McIntyre for WrestleMania, so it’s on. The Visionary then continues on his way out, only to come across Sami Zayn. Sami heard what Rollins was saying, how tough that loss to Punk was, so he just figured if Rollins wants to talk, Sami’s here for him. Rollins says yes, it was rough. But great week for Sami, right? What’s that supposed to mean?

Aw c’mon, Sami. Sami’s boy has the ula fala back, he’s Tribal Chief! Sami helped Roman, just like he did at WarGames. But what’s next? Help him win the Royal Rumble? Help him beat Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania? Help him STAY the Tribal Chief? Or is Sami going to finally help himself? Rollins leaves and now Sami has something to think on. What will the Honorary Uce do now that we’re in Roman Reigns’ second era?

 

The Miz meets with Karrion Kross backstage.

Kross exits Pearce’s office, and Miz asks, “Well?” Apparently the Wyatt Sick6 have been moved to SmackDown. If Miz had anything to do with this…! Sami walks in and asks if Pearce is in there. Kross says yes, he is. But he also heard that conversation Sami had with Rollins. Kross found it interesting. He thought The Bloodline unifying them for a common goal. And then Sami’s aspirations for the world title, oh how Kross would love to see that tear them apart. Well, not that they’d have to worry about Sami. Sami says Miz has been Kross’ lacky for so long, no one’s gonna worry about Miz again, ever.

Miz says he’s already been world champion twice in his career. Two more times than Sami ever will! Sami says he was going talk with Pearce about some other business, but maybe he’ll put that on hold. Sami will now ask for a match with The Miz, for tonight! Sami steps inside and Kross smirks. Miz says great, now they have Sami to deal with. Uh, they? Kross leaves, and it seems Sami is just Miz’s problem. Will the Hollywood A-Lister be able to handle things on his own? Or will the Underdog from the Underground be rolling towards the Royal Rumble?

 

GUNTHER is here!

The fans are torn seeing Der Ring General head to the ring, World Heavyweight Championship on his shoulder. Gunther says last week, he watched the Raw Netflix debut, a monumental moment in the history of this company. it was a visual attraction and he was very impressed. But not so much with the performances in the ring. Because to be honest, aside from Gunther, Raw doesn’t have a roster to fulfill such high expectations. Everyone is fighting over personal drama, “Who’s the Head of the Table? Who’s the Best int he World?” WHO CARES?! The only prize worth fighting for his THE World Heavyweight Championship!

And Gunther is the man who- WAIT! Here comes Jey Uso! Jey comes in from the ramp side this time, but he still gets fans to YEET with him! Jey then steps into the ring, grabs a mic, and Pat hops off the desk. The fans still “YEET!” Jey asks if he heard Gunther right. He needs someone to carry the World Heavyweight Championship? You’re looking at him! Main Event “YEET!” Jey “YEET!” USO. “YEET!” Jey says Drew is behind him now. Bloodline family drama is behind him now. So it’s Jey now! “YEET!” 1v1! “YEET!” Saturday Night’s Main Event! “YEET!” For Gunther’s World Heavyweight Championship! “YEET!”

The fans fire up, but Gunther laughs. Just to make sure, is Jey serious about this? “YEET!” Then he admires Jey’s courage for coming out here. And he would be naive to say he can hold onto the title forever. But it’s more naive for Jey to think that he is the one to take this from Gunther. No, Jey, really think about it. If you remember, they faced off for the Intercontinental Championship twice, and Gunther won twice. Gunther knows what Jey is capable of, and it is a whole lot less than what Gunther’s capable of. Now, Jey is funny, Jey is entertaining, but when that bell rings, Gunther will expose Jey for what he is: A really talented tag team wrestler.

The fans boo but Gunther tells Jey to face it, he is just not on Gunther’s level. “Main event” is Jey’s nickname, but “main event” is where Gunther belongs! So Gunther suggests something: stay out of championship business. Saturday Night’s Main Event? That’s fine by Gunther. But the choice is up to Jey. Gunther turns to leave, the fans “YEET!” for Jey, and Jey paces. Jey says hold on, Gunther. Jey does respect Gunther. No, really. Everything Gunther said, that’s all true. Jey’s not supposed to be here, not in this spot, sell all this merch, is just a tag team guy. Hell yeah he was scared to do this alone, but look, Uce.

Jey wakes up every day betting on himself, because he is still working to earn that respect! SO Gunther will respect Jey when he beats dat ass for the World Heavyweight Championship! It isn’t just a nickname for Jey, it is where he belongs! So if you wanna see Jey win the world title, let this fool know! One, two, three! “YEET!!” The fans fire up, and now San Antonio is going to be Gunther VS Jey Round 3! Will Main Event Jey finally reach the mountaintop? Or will Gunther chop him down to size?

 

WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament Finals: Dakota Kai VS Lyra Valkyria!

Both women have held gold in WWE before, but while #CobraKai has only been a tag team champion, The Morrigan knows she is capable of standing alone from her days as NXT Women’s Champion. But now, there’s more on the line than just the title. This is about making history as THE FIRST Women’s Intercontinental Champion! Both women have had their setbacks and their comebacks, but who defines the future of the WWE Women’s Division here tonight?

The introductions are made, Adam Pearce brings the belt to the ring, and it is time to carve someone’s name down in history!

The bell rings and the two tie up. Kai headlocks, Lyra powers up and out, then drops down to hurdle. Kai leaps over, then she ducks a kick! Kai fireman’s carries, Lyra slips free to waistlock. Kai switches, shoves, but Lyra fireman’s carries! Kai fights free, the two reset, and the fans cheer. The two tie up, Lyra wrenches and wristlocks but Kai breaks free to snapmare. Lyra handsprings through, but Kai hits a flying-mare! Kai kicks and puts Lyra in the ropes, to then springboard, but Lyra avoids the stomp! Lyra trips Kai, drags her out, and RAMS her into the apron! Lyra hurries in, builds speed, but Kai blocks the dropkicks!

Kai drags Lyra out in a wheelbarrow, to SMACK her off the apron! Kai then goes up, takes aim, but Lyra blocks a kick! Lyra trips Kai and Kai smacks off the apron! Lyra goes up to get Kai up, and then suplexes her to the floor! The fans go wild while both women writhe, and Raw goes to break!

Raw returns and Lyra has Kai in the ring, and has her in a deep motorcycle stretch! Kai endures so Lyra sits back to push both her boots into Kai’s back! Kai still endures, and she pushes back to stack Lyra! TWO as Lyra kicks Kai back down! The fans rally, Kai fights up again, but Lyra LIFTS Kai to BOOT her away! Cover, TWO! The fans rally and Lyra drags Kai up. Lyra hooks a leg, FISHER- NO, Kai cradle counters, TWO! Both women stand, and Kai SUPERKICKS! Lyra wobbles, but then she dodges a boot to SOBOAT! KICK! RAM! KICK! Kai ducks a heel kick, but Lyra stops the Scorpion Kick! Kai fires more kicks with the free leg!

Lyra still holds onto Kai, hauls her up, and hits a POWER- RANA! Kai turns things around, then runs Around the World to BOOT Lyra again! Snapmare, and then a KAI-ROPRACTOR! Cover, TWO!! Lyra survives and Kai is beside herself! Kai hurries to get Lyra up, wrenches and fireman’s carries, but Lyra blocks the Detonation Kick! Then she stands Kai up to RUNNING POWERBOMB! Cover, TWO!! Kai survives but Lyra stands her up  again! HEEL KICK! Kai goes down in a heap, and Lyra hurries up top! Lyra aims, TURN OF FORTUNES! Cover, TWO!! Kai survives and now Lyra is beside herself! But “This is Awesome!” as both women rise.

Lyra stands Kai up, fireman’s carries, but Kai fights the swing! SCORPION KICK! Kai puts Lyra in the ropes, to SPINRGBOARD STOMP! Kai roars and fireman’s carries! G T K!! But Lyra flops out of the ring!! Kai cannot believe she was that close to victory! Kai drags Lyra back up and puts her in the ring. Lyra flounders to a corner and Kai goes Around the World again! But Lyra ducks the boot, then hits a ZIGZAG!! And now, fireman’s carry, NIGHTWING DRIVER!!! Cover, LYRA WINS!!!

Winner: Lyra Valkyria, by pinfall (INAUGURAL WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion)

The fans are torn, but it was a hard fought match between two deserving women! Pearce puts the belt around Lyra’s waist then raises her hand in victory. Is this just the beginning of even greater things for Lyra? Kai shows respect by shaking Lyra’s hand, and the two hug it out. Will Kai just have to fight that much harder to finally have gold all her own?

 

The Miz VS Sami Zayn!

The Hollywood A-Lister has stuck his foot in his mouth quite a few times over the years, but he might’ve stepped in it this time. He got on the bad side of an Honorary Uce that’s in a bad mood. Will Sami take some of his frustrations out on Miz? Or will Miz remind us of those days when he was a world champion?

The bell rings and the two tie up. Miz puts Sami in a corner, the ref counts, but Miz lets off with a kick! Miz fires hands, then he mocks Sami’s song while he headlocks. Sami powers up and out, drops down, then hurdles over. Sami DECKS Miz and the fans fire up! Sami bumps Miz off buckles, climbs up, and he leaps to AX HANDLE! Miz flounders, the fans rally, and Sami has Miz again. But Miz pulls Sami’s beard! Miz KNEES low, whips, then kitchen sink knees! Miz runs to basement BOOT! Miz tells fans to shut up about “Sami Uso,” but the fans boo instead. Miz runs to basement BOOT again!

Miz paces around Sami, talks some smack, then stands Sami up just to DECK him! Miz KNEES Sami in the back, KNEES him again, then ELBOWS him over and over! The fans sing “OLE~ OLE OLE OLE~” for Sami while Miz scowls. Miz soaks up the heat, then points to Sami. The fans boo Miz and cheer Sami back and forth, Then Sami fires hands on Miz! Sami whips, Miz reverses, but Sami goes up and over! Then LARIAT! Miz flounders, Sami storms up on him and bumps him off buckles. Sami climbs up to rain down fists, and he goes way past TEN! The fans cheer as Sami gets to TWENTY, then fires up again!

Miz staggers away, runs back in but Sami gets him for a CORNER EXPLODER! Sami goes corner to corner, but Miz BOOTS first! Miz sits Sami up to BASEMENT DDT! Cover, TWO! Sami stays in this and Miz grows frustrated. Miz KICKS Sami, and KICKS again! The fans boo the “It Kicks” as Miz fires more and more! Miz then runs up, but Sami ducks the buzzsaw! BLUE THUNDER- NO, Miz slips free! Full nelson, but Sami victory rolls it! TWO! Miz escapes, but Sami full nelsons! Miz RAMS Sami into buckles, fires elbows, then he runs corner to corner. Sami follows for a HELLUVA KICK!! And then BLUE THUNDER BOMB!! Cover, Sami wins!

Winner: Sami Zayn, by pinfall

San Jose cheers on Sami’s big win, and this could be the spark Sami needs going towards the Royal Rumble! Will the Underdog from the Underground defy the odds and surpass all the stars on this Road to WrestleMania?

 

Rhea Ripley heads to gorilla.

She passes by Natalya and the Alpha Academy, and she waves hi. What will Mami have to tell everyone here on a Monday night?

 

Rhea heads to the ring!

Raw returns as the NEW WWE Women’s World Champion makes her entrance and San Jose fires up! Rhea grabs a mic, gives her title belt a kiss, and revels in the chants for “MAMI! MAMI!” Rhea says, “Mami is back on top!” The fans cheer that! Rhea adds that she might seem a little like a broken record, but she just wanted to remind those who forgot that she is Rhea Bloody Ripley! And she is one of the most dominant women in the WWE, and now she is once again your Women’s World Champion! The fans cheer that! But wait, is that Nia Jax?! The former WWE Women’s Champion is usually on SmackDown, but could this be the Transfer Window?

Nia says no, she cannot take this anymore. The fans boo as she walks to the ring, but she brings up how she was talking with Adam Pearce, and she just couldn’t help herself. She had to bring herself out here to talk to “Mami~.” Nia steps into the ring with Rhea, and Nia wants Rhea and everyone else to know that Nia WILL be winning the Royal Rumble! And then she’ll take whatever title she wants. And Tiffy~ might think she’s at the Tiffy Top, and Mami might think she’s “on top,” and then Bayley in the crowd here, why is she even here? Bayley says she’s from here! Oh, yeah, she would be from this poor, nasty town!

The fans boo but Nia tells Rhea and everyone needs to know there is only ONE woman at the very top of the WWE, and that is Nia Jax! No, it’s not Rhea, it’s not Tiffy, and it sure ain’t Bayley! But then Bayley hops the barriers! Nia pretends to be so scared! Bayley gets a mic and tells Nia to come up with n ew stuff. All due respect, Mami, may she? Rhea says sure. Bayley says yeah, this may not be her show, but San Jose is HER city! The fans cheer that! If Nia has something to say, just say it to her face, “you big ol’ dumb idiot!” Nia SHOVES Bayley down! Then she gets in Rhea’s face! Nia shoves Rhea, but rhea HEADBUTTS Nia!

The fans fire up, but Nia HEADBUTTS Rhea down! Nia talks smack, but Bayley CHOP BLOCKS, then KNEES Nia! Rhea comes back to BOOT Nia! Nia tumbles out, and both Rhea and Bayley smile. Mami has the gold, The Role Model will battle Tiffany for hers, will we see them both on top on this Road to WrestleMania?

 

Street Fight: Damian Priest VS Finn Balor!

Oh how greed and ambition can drive friends apart. These two took over the Judgment Day from the Rated R Superstar, and while they were once Undisputed Tag Team Champions, only one of them could be THE World Heavyweight Champion. The Prince was jealous of the Punisher and betrayed him, not thinking of the consequences that would follow. Will Priest use everything at his disposal to make Finn regret that betrayal? Or will Finn finally lave Priest in the past?

Raw returns and Finn makes his entrance. Priest is already armed with a kendo stick and quite a few chairs, but Finn sneaks in from behind! Finn SMACKS Priest with his own kendo stick! The bell rings, Finn SMACKS away on Priest, but the fans boo as he “kicks dirt” at Priest. Finn winds up, and he SMACKS Priest in the legs! Then SMACKS him again! Finn talks smack, but then Priest blocks the swing! Finn apologies, but Priest TOSSES him! Priest SMACKS Finn now, and SMACKS again, and again, and again! Priest is a big fan of Aaron Judge, this is pretty Judge like! Priest whips and FLAPJACKS Finn!

Finn bails out but Priest pursues! Finn kicks low and he SMACKS Priest off the desk! Finn DRIBBLES Priest, the fans want tables, but Finn goes up. AX HANDLE into a clinch! FLATLINER onto the desk! The fans fire up as Priest TOSSES Finn over the desk! Priest then goes looking under the ring, and yes, he finds a table! The fans cheer as Priest sets that up nearby, then he climbs the desk to get Finn. Finn CHOP BLOCKS Priest and Priest falls! Priest slips off the desk, but Finn goes up to FLYING FOREARM! Priest staggers away, Finn runs up, and he CLOBBERS Priest over the barriers!

The fans fire up as Finn pursues, but Priest mule kicks back! Priest then sends Finn over the hockey boards! This is where the Sharks play, after all. Priest drags Finn up but Finn SMACKS him with a trash can! Finn stalks Priest, can still in hand. Finn SMACKS Priest on the back! And SMACKS him again! But Priest ROCKS Finn in return! Priest knees low, CLUBS Finn, then uses the trash can on Finn! Finn takes a seat but Priest stands him back up to scoop him. The fans cheer as Priest gives Finn SNAKE EYES off the barriers! Priest dumps Finn over to ringside, and Finn again wants mercy. But then he kicks low!

Finn TOSSES Priest into the crowd! The fans fire up as Priest staggers, and Finn uses a fan’s chair to JAM Priest up! Finn pursues, CHOPS Priest, then brings him around to whip. Priest reverses and Finn is sent into railing! Finn tumbles, and Priest pursues, this is moving up into the bleachers! The fans fire up as Priest pursues and CLUBS Finn! Priest CHOPS Finn, they continue going up higher, but Finn CLAWS Priest’s eyes! Finn CHOPS Priest, then CLUBS him! Priest is dangling over the railing, steps onto some random road cases, and Finn keeps throwing hands! Priest ROCKS Finn right back!

Priest reels Finn in and the fans are already fired up! Priest aims for down below! SUPER BROKEN ARROW down through tables!!! The fans are losing their minds as both men are down in the wreckage! Refs and producers hurry out here, they call for medics, but the fans know “This is Awesome!” Priest slowly rises, Finn starts to stir, and Raw goes to break.

Raw returns again and Finn is being stretchered from ringside!? Carlito and JD McDonagh are with him while Priest is in the ring. But Priest still wants to win! Priest storms out to THROW Carlito, DECK JD, and then he TOSSES JD! The fans fire up as Priest stares Finn in the eyes. Priest then CLUBS away on Finn! Priest wheels Finn back to ringside! And then lets the stretcher hit the apron! Finn tumbles into the ring and Priest storms in after him! The fans fire up as Priest powers up his arm! Priest runs, and he LARIATS Finn down! Priest calls for it, the fans fire up for it, and Finn stands up, into the choke grip!

But Carlito attacks! BACKSTABBER! JD returns, he and Carlito mug Priest on Finn’s behalf! The fans boo but there’s nothing to be done in a match like this! They put Priest int he drop zone, and JD hits a MOONSAULT! JD helps Finn stand, and he and Carlito get Finn up top! Finn rips off the neck brace, and no matter what, he’s gonna hit this! COUP DE GRACE!! JD helps Finn cover, TWO!!! Priest survives and the fans are thunderous! JD coaches Finn up and then goes out to look under the ring. JD brings out a table now! JD and Carlito set that up near a corner, but here come the WAR RAIDERS!

The fans fire up as Erick CLOBBERS Carlito, then Ivar dodges JD to hit a LEG LARIAT! Then JD gets sent into the WAR MACHINE!! The Raiders take JD & Carlito away from ringside, and now it’s just Finn and Priest. Finn hits a SLINGBLADE! Finn hobbles, grabs a chair, and he SMACKS Priest on the back! And SMACKS him again! And again! Again! Again! Priest writhes but Finn just SMACKS him some more! The fans boo but Finn gets a fresh chair to sit up in a corner. The fans tell Finn off but he ROCKS Priest! Priest sits in the chair, and Finn JAMS him with another chair! Finn puts that second chair around Priest’s neck!

Finn goes corner to corner and- SWINGING SOUTH OF HEAVEN!! Priest takes Finn down first, then covers, TWO!?!? Finn survives and Priest seethes. “This is Awesome!” as Finn flounders out one side and Priest rolls out the other. Priest is there to meet Finn, and he sees the pair of tables waiting. Priest hauls Finn up, RAZOR- NO, Finn slips free, SLINGBLADE to the floor! Finn hurries to get Priest up onto one of the tables! Finn CLUBS away on Priest, then goes up to the apron. Finn snarls and says this is for everything Priest has done! COUP DE GRACE through the table!! The fans go wild again!

Finn hobbles back up, and he brings Priest around. But Priest hoists him up! Priest RAMS Finn through barriers! They’re in the timekeeper’s area, the fans lose their minds, and the ref checks both men. Priest stands, and he brings Finn out of the wreckage. Priest brings Finn over to the ring, but sees there’s still the other table to go! Canadian Rack, RAZOR’S EDGE through the table!! The fans are thunderous and Priest roars! Priest drags Finn back into the ring, brings down the straps, and he clamps onto Finn’s neck once more! “I am NOT my brother’s keeper!” SOUTH OF HEAVEN!!! Cover, Priest wins!!

Winner: Damian Priest, by pinfall

Finally, and in brutal fashion, this beef is put to bed! Priest slowly stands back up, triumphant over “Backstabber Balor!” Will Priest finally have a clear path to a brighter future?


My Thoughts:

A great Raw here, and wow, I knew HHH said Raw on Netflix could have an “unknown” runtime, but I didn’t think we’d get our first 2.5 hour Raw so soon. Not too shabby, really, as we still got a lot of great stuff and could’ve had a little more. For example, New Day was advertised for next week, when we’ve already been waiting on their match with Rey Mysterio and “mystery partner.” Originally it was meant to be Penta, but then apparent time restraints kept Penta from being part of last week’s debut since they had The Rock and Cena and even Taker, who knows what to make of that.

Great opening promo from Punk, Rollins and McIntyre to keep the heat going in all the different feuds, but to also add to the Royal Rumble match itself. It is going to be some wild stuff with the star power and storylines all converging on that match. And it feels like Sami wants to declare for the Rumble, too, but Kross & Miz got on his nerves. Great match from Sami VS Miz and a great win for Sami. Also, what a way to subtly announce Wyatt Sick6 are now SmackDown via the Transfer Window. I suppose that’s fine for them, they can still have good feuds over there. And it seems Nia is at least teasing a move to Raw, as she, Rhea and Bayley have a great promo together.

Bayley getting back some of that “Ding Dong, Hello~” stuff from when she was a Heel is great, she was too tame when she was a Face and champion. Tiff VS Bayley on Friday will be great but I would think Tiff retains, and then we can have Bayley move to Raw in time for the Rumble. Nia and Bayley moving over to Raw can certainly freshen things up now that Rhea’s past Liv. At the same time, there’s the Women’s Intercontinental Championship here, and we got an awesome match out of Dakota and Lyra. Lyra winning is only a touch surprising, but this was probably a tough decision given how great both women are.

Awesome stuff from Gable VS Penta, and I was actually a little worried Penta was rattled from that Exploder suplex. Penta of course wins, and he had a great promo tonight to let everyone know he’s ready to do big things. For AEW fans, it is a shame things couldn’t work out for AEW and the Lucha Brothers, but the Lucha Brothers will do great things here in WWE, both as a tag team and as singles wrestlers. I honestly hope we get Penta & Fenix as a new Two Man Power Trip, or maybe more Brothers of Destruction. My point being, those two could believably be tag champs while also singles champs.

Very good promo from Gunther and Jey, and their Saturday Night’s Main Event match will be awesome. I just fear it’s a holdover so Gunther can get a defense in before the Royal Rumble and wait on a challenger for WrestleMania. Sheamus VS Kaiser (hopefully) one last time was great, and great choice for Sheamus to win. Bron starting beef with Sheamus is good stuff, and they’ll certainly have one more banger. But it feels a shame if Sheamus is just going to lose another Intercontinental Championship match. At the same time, with how long Sheamus and Sheamus’ fans have waited on the IC title, is SNME really a big enough stage for that moment?

Great stuff from Judgment Day again tonight. Liv being passive aggressive to Dom and Dom not realizing it is great. The Liv-Dom break-up is definitely the next phase of the story, can’t wait to see it. Finn VS Priest was indeed awesome, especially that very daring Broken Arrow off the ledge and down through tables. Incredibly clever move of kayfabing Finn needing the stretcher and then Priest not letting it end that way. And of course this ended up overbooked given the No Disqualification rules. War Raiders helping Priest is good stuff, that helps set up the final rematch of Raiders VS Finn & JD. Priest winning was the right choice, too, as this lets both men move on.

Priest could stay on Raw, he could go to SmackDown, really depends on where they feel he fits in. Judgment Day probably stays on Raw, as Wyatt Sick6 are going to SmackDown and moving two factions over might be a bit much. Though, Judgment Day interacting with LA Knight is a tempting opportunity. If nothing else, Finn goes into the Royal Rumble in hopes of jumping back up to the top, only to fail and blame everyone else in Judgment Day.

My Score: 8.9/10

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