‘WWE NXT’ Review (Feb 13th 2024)
Welcome to this week’s review of NXT, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down in this episode…
Match #1: Noam Dar & Oro Mensah def. Von Wagner & Mr. Stone
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Von Wagner and Mr. Stone have never been on the same page more than they have been right now, but it still wasn’t enough to trip up The Meta-Four. The chaos started early as all four Superstars brawled before the match even began, but thankfully an official broke it up long enough for the bout to begin. The action was fast and furious with Wagner showing off his incredible power, but the numbers game of The Meta-Four factored in as Jakara Jackson and Lash Legend distracted the official long enough for Mensah to hit a cheap shot and allow Dar to sneak in the winning pinfall.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #2: Gauntlet Match – Ridge Holland def. Gallus (DQ)
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An enraged Ridge Holland beatdown Gallus so ferociously that it caused a disqualification in their Gauntlet Match, and he was nearly inconsolable in the aftermath. Holland defeated Wolfgang after a lengthy battle, allowing Joe Coffey to come right in and continue the beatdown, but the numbers overwhelmed Holland and forced a disqualification. Something snapped inside Holland and he proceeded to beat all three members of Gallus with a steel chair before having a moment of clarity and regretting his actions.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: Lola Vice def. Tatum Paxley
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Lola Vice was able to exact some payback on the Superstar that cost her a chance to win the NXT Women’s Championship, Tatum Paxley. Since interfering at Vengeance Day, the peculiar Paxley has paraded around with Vice’s NXT Women’s Breakout Contract and acted as if it’s hers, and it hasn’t sat right with the Latina Superstar. With just one brutal submission hold, Vice was able to put Paxley to sleep and send a message that she’s still coming for Lyra Valkyria.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #4: Jaida Parker def. Adriana Rizzo
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OTM still has beef with The Family and Jaida Parker sent a message by dispatching Adriana Rizzo in singles action. Parker was looking to prove a point after OTM fell to The Family at Vengeance Day, and she did just that by using her incredible offense to stun and down the fast-talking Rizzo. Ultimately, a defiant Rizzo welcomed the final blow as Parker picked up the major victory.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #5: Carmelo Hayes def. Joe Gacy
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In his first action since attacking Trick Williams at Vengeance Day, Carmelo Hayes returned to the ring and quickly reasserted himself as one of the best in all of NXT after a win over Joe Gacy. The demented Gacy attempted to play mind games with Hayes, and it did work for a time, but the former NXT Champion proved why he’s still one of the best Superstars around. Gacy went for the Upside Down, but Hayes used his athleticism to counter it, scale the top rope, and hit Nothing But Net to earn the win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #6: Kiana James def. Brinley Reece
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The positive energy of Brinley Reece wasn’t enough as the NXT newcomer came up short against the tough-nosed Kiana James. James was ruthless as she dominated Reece, showing off her incredible athleticism and immense power. Reece tried to mount a comeback, but with a little help from Izzi Dame, James hit one 401K and a kick to the head to put Reece away for good.
My Score: 2 out of 5
Match #7: NXT Tag Team Championship – Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin def. Tony D’Angelo & Stacks
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NXT has new Tag Team Champions after Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin defeated Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo. The “Wolf Dogs” as Breakker likes to call themselves started off hot by bringing the fight right to The Family, and it led to chaos, destruction, and even a broken table. With bodies and carnage all around, Corbin managed to hit an End of Days on Stacks which Breakker followed with a devastating Spear to allow the 2024 Dusty Cup winners to become the new NXT Tag Team Champions.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Final Verdict: 2.5/5
Oof… this was something of a disappointing episode of NXT and certainly a comedown from other more recent shows. It’s starting to feel like there’s a lack of direction within the black and gold brand, with feuds playing out far, far too long and a lot of random matches that feel like they SHOULD have a tight storyline to accompany them but instead feel more like playground arguments. It was down to NXT’s go-to talents to keep this one from being a total dud – Carmelo Hayes, Bron Breakker and former main roster star Baron Corbin. If those guys, who have already made appearances on main roster shows and WWE PLEs, are called up I think NXT could be in big trouble.
