‘WWE NXT’ Review (Jun 4th 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: Jordynne Grace def. Stevie Turner
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The TNA Knockouts Champion lived up to the hype and more as Jordynne Grace demolished Stevie Turner before her matchup with NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez at Battleground. Grace knocked Turner all around the ring and the British Superstar could sustain any offense as one Juggernaut Driver secured the victory. After the match, Perez got into the ring, shoved Grace, and nearly was slammed to the mat before she got out of dodge.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #2: Jazmyn Nyx def. Thea Hail
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The turmoil surrounding Chase U spelled bad news for Thea Hail Jazmyn Nyx picked up a huge win. Hail was on a mission in the early going, targeting the formerly injured left shoulder of Nyx, but it wasn’t long before the former soccer star used her supreme kicks to gain an advantage. A Kimura Lock was perfectly applied by Hail, but Nyx grabbed a hold of the official and once Hail loosened it for just a moment, Nyx cracked with her signature Pele Kick to walk out as the victor.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #3: NXT Heritage Cup Championsip – Tony D’Angelo def. Damon Kemp
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The NXT Heritage Cup, or the Italian Heritage Cup as Tony D’Angelo calls it, is staying with the D’Angelo family as The Don defeated Damon Kemp in just four rounds. The first round went to Tony D as he caught Kemp with a Fisherman Suplex, giving him the early lead. Round two ended in a draw, but the two Superstars had to be pulled apart by their teams after the bell. Round three was scoreless as well, but Kemp was beaten by the bell as his Death Valley Driver didn’t give him enough time to get a pin. Round four ended in a flash as The Don planted Kemp with a huge slam, allowing him to retain his cup.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: Natalya def. Izzi Dame
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Natalya made a surprise appearance in NXT to fill in for her injured friend Karmen Petrovic, and just hours after a tough loss to Kiana James on Monday Night Raw, she bounced back in a big way. It wasn’t easy for the decorated Superstar, but she withstood the powerful Dame’s best shot and kept rising to her feet. Dame looked like she was in control, but the crafty veteran flipped her hips and rolled her opponent to get the victory.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
Match #5: Michin, Sol Ruca & Jaida Parker def. Kelani Jordan, Lash Legend & Fallon Henley
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All six Superstars in the NXT Women’s North American Champions Ladder Match at Battleground faced off in a Six-Woman Tag Team Match with everyone looking for their own momentum heading into the weekend. Jaida Parker showed up and showed out, using her aggressive offense to plant Kelani Jordan, but the disagreements between all of the Superstars became too great to ignore. As everyone turned on each other, Lash Legend inadvertently found herself in prime position for a Sol Snatcher from Sol Ruca.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5
News of the Night:
- Ethan Page signed an NXT contract and got a title match at NXT Battleground
Final Verdict: 2.5/5
What an odd show. This week’s episode did a lot of groundwork to build momentum for NXT Battleground this weekend but… it also felt like they were filling time too; as if there were no solid ideas for matches this week as they’re saving everything for the PLE. Well, outside of the opening match, which kind of worked as an introduction to Jordynn Grace for those “won’t watch anything other than WWE” fans; and the Heritage Cup match, which always tends to deliver good results. I will say though, the closing promo stuff with Ethan Page has me excited – I hope he can have a real impact in the WWE’s black and gold brand, he certainly deserves to!
