‘WWE NXT’ Review (Nov 15th 2022)
Welcome to this week’s review of NXT, right here on Nerdly. Without further ado, let’s get into the review… hey, that rhymed!
Match #1: NXT Title Match – Bron Breakker def. Von Wagner
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After weeks of conflict and confrontation, NXT champion Bron Breakker and Von Wagner met inside the ring with the title on the line. The challenger gained the upper hand early, using Mr. Stone as a distraction to get an advantage. The rivals would take turns showing off their athleticism, but it was the gigantic Wagner who managed to chokeslam the champion onto the steel steps. Despite all of that, Breakker managed a flurry of thrilling moves including a power slam and a top rope Bulldog. As Wagner looked to end the match once and for all, he hoisted the champion into the air, but Breakker countered into a ferocious spear and retained his title in hard-fought fashion.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #2: Indus Sher def.George Cannon & Jake Fingado
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Veer & Sanga laid waste to the pair of George Cannon & Jake Fingado, tossing them both around the ring and brutalizing their bodies. After a show of dominance, Veer picked up the pinfall victory and issued a threat to the Creed Brothers, promising that their team will get the respect that they deserve.
My Score: 1 out of 5
Match #3: Apollo Crews def. JD McDonagh
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Both JD McDonagh and Apollo Crews have their sights set on the biggest prize in NXT, and have each other in the way to get it. McDonagh, fresh off of injuring Axiom last week, immediately jumped on Crews and took the advantage. The veteran Crews responded in a big way, dumping McDonagh to the outside and slamming him spine first onto the announce table. The two Superstars traded blows and near-fall attempts until McDonagh’s top rope attempt was countered and Crews managed to plant his opponent with a pop-up slam to secure the victory. As Crews celebrated his much deserved victory, he was greeted by NXT Champion Bron Breakker who looked on with intensity from the ramp.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #4: The Dyad def. Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen
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With the full power of The Schism behind them, The Dyad are increasingly more dangerous and proved it once again. Despite Briggs & Jensen’s flurry of attacks, The Dyad managed to grab the upper-hand thanks to ringside assistance from Ava Raine as well as Kiana James distracting both Fallon Henley and Jensen. A helpless Briggs was left in the ring with both members of The Dyad and fell victim to their tandem offense.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #5: Indie Hartwell def. Tatum Paxley
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Looking to re-establish herself as an NXT Women’s Championship contender, Indie Hartwell displayed her newfound ruthlessness against Tatum Paxley. Hartwell attacked Paxley after an eerie power surge and never let up, ultimately ripping off Paxley’s mask that was protecting her broken nose and tossing it to Ivy Nile at ringside. She watched helplessly as Hartwell delivered the final blow and earned the victory.
My Score: 1.5 out of 5
Match #6: NXT Women’s Title North American Title Match – Mandy Rose def. Alba Fyre
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After weeks of battles, matches, and blindside attacks, NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose put her title on the line against Alba Fyre once again, this time in a Last Woman Standing Match. The two immediately began bludgeoning each other, with Fyre attacking Rose’s leg and leaving her noticeably hobbled. After the champion seemed to gain the advantage, Fyre responded with a tornado DDT and a dive from the top rope to the outside. Rose tried to regain her momentum, but her leg buckled and Fyre managed to drop her onto a trash can, with the champion barely answering the ten-count. After a battle on the outside, Rose nearly picked up the win after Fyre was dumped onto the steel steps. With Rose seemingly down for the count after some back-and-forth, Isla Dawn appeared from out of nowhere. The “modern-day witch” spit venom and flung Fyre off the top of a ladder and through the announce table, securing the win and title retention for Rose.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3/5
Three good matches on a 6-match card, that’s not bad going for the WWE! Loved seeing Bron Breakker actually getting a good match out of Von Wagner, a man whose wrestling rate is all over the place. Plus, what’s not to love about Apollo Crews pulling off such a fantastic match with JD McDonagh; it really seems like Crews being in NXT, where he can WRESTLE, is doing wonders for the guy (he seems like the big deal he should have been on the main roster at last). The main event, another women’s main event may I say (love to see it across ALL companies), was a deent match, though you have to wonder how long Mandy Rose can continue to hold on to her title give the fact she’s been “stealing” wins most recently! And… Zoe Starks’ promo was FIRE!!
