WWE NXT Outcomes: Winners, Grades, Response and Highlights from April 11
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Bron Breakker launched a sneak assault on new NXT champion Carmelo Hayes final week.Credit score: WWE.com.
WWE NXT promised to start setting the stage for Spring Breakin’ with its April 11 version on the Efficiency Middle.
4 males stepped right into a Deadly 4-Approach to decide the following challenger for Carmelo Hayes’ NXT Championship. Solely Dragon Lee and JD McDonagh had earned spots earlier than the present, however Bron Breakker was additionally sure to need his alternative.
Kiana James and Fallon Henley seemed to get again on the identical web page to regain the NXT Ladies’s Tag Workforce Championships from Isla Daybreak and Alba Fyre.
Von Wagner wished to combat Ilja Dragunov regardless of the insistence of his supervisor, Mr. Stone, that they refocus. Stone declared he would go away Wagner if the massive man misplaced once more.
Andre Chase held a Chase U MVP ceremony for Duke Hudson, and Cora Jade would clarify her actions after her assault on Indi Hartwell.
These had been solely the introduced segments from a present that was sure to be massive time for the gold model on the street to Spring Breakin’ on April 25.
Carmelo Hayes Calls Out Bron Breakker and Faces Potential Future Challengers
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Carmelo Hayes provided Bron Breakker a spot within the No. 1 Contendership Deadly 4-Manner. Dragon Lee interrupted and was adopted by JD McDonagh, with each males wanting their respect. Grayson Waller arrived to announce he was the third man.
This was a advantageous opening section however achieved little as nobody stated a lot of notice. It was the basic multi-man feud construct the place everybody acquired of their two-sentence shot and moved on.
It may need labored higher if NXT had not already introduced each Dragon and McDonagh for the Deadly 4-Manner.
As a substitute, the one shock was the return of Waller. Whereas the Australian is the highest heel in NXT outdoors of the newly turned Breakker, it could be a mistake to pair him up with Melo so quickly.
Grade
C
Notable Moments
- This section included the announcement of Spring Breakin’ in two weeks, which can be the place the following No. 1 contender faces Melo.
- Whereas Breakker was provided the fourth spot, it was not confirmed he would take it.
NXT Ladies’s Tag Championships: Daybreak and Fyre (c) vs. Kiana James and Fallon Henley
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Fallon Henley and Kiana James labored effectively collectively once they may join, however they had been outmatched by Isla Daybreak and Alba Fyre.
After some commotion outdoors the ring with Brooks Jensen, the champions pinned Henley following a lungblow/senton bomb mixture.
This wasn’t pretty much as good because the Stand & Ship contest. It was ok for tv however centered an excessive amount of on outdoors drama than the in-ring motion. Daybreak and Fyre principally floated by way of this protection.
The suitable crew received, and hopefully the experiment of James and Henley is over. The subsequent chapter is the corruption of Jensen by James. This might be a wise solution to take the younger star to the following stage as a heel, however NXT would lose a great tag crew.
End result
Daybreak and Fyre def. James and Henley by pinfall to retain the NXT Ladies’s Tag Workforce Championship.
Grade
B-
Notable Moments
- Earlier than the match, James and Henley fought within the locker room. Briggs requested the place Jensen was, and James stated he didn’t need to see his associates.
- Jensen arrived in a van through the match and marched to the ring. He tried to get Henley to make use of James’ bag on Daybreak. When she refused, he pushed down Briggs.
- James and Henley pulled out a Two-for-One outdoors, mirroring Briggs and Jensen.
Bron Breakker Gives Duke Hudson NXT Championship Shot Whereas Ruining His MVP Ceremony
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Andre Chase offered the MVP trophy to Duke Hudson, who talked himself up whereas thanking The Professor and Thea Hail.
Bron Breakker interrupted to supply the fourth spot within the Deadly 4-Manner match to The MVP. He speared Chase after which broke the Chase U flag.
Whereas we are going to get Carmelo Hayes vs. Breakker ultimately, it is sensible to attend no less than till Battleground for it. He could make the champion chase him. Within the meantime, he can torment fashionable babyfaces to achieve extra warmth.
Chase U are a straightforward goal for any heel as the group loves them. They’ve a well-established story with outlined characters among the many college trustworthy.
Whether or not he fights Chase or Hudson, the group can be towards Breakker.
Grade
B+
Notable Moments
- Hail needed to cease Chase from swearing on reside tv.
- Breakker defined that the NXT Championship was a curse he didn’t need again, refusing the ultimate spot within the Deadly 4-Manner.
- Noam Dar talked himself up in addition to the Heritage Cup in a vignette.
- Gigi Dolin defined her upbringing as she returned to her former dwelling.
Eddy Thorpe vs. Javier Bernal
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Javier Bernal gave Eddy Thorpe his hardest combat thus far, however as soon as the latter regained management of the motion, he sealed the win with a butterfly neckbreaker.
This was a strong showcase of Thorpe’s skills, although he could given a bit an excessive amount of to a man who can’t purchase a win on tv. Bernal is a dependable expertise who lacks any credibility within the ring.
It appears to be like like Thorpe will subsequent flip to a feud with Damon Kemp. He’s one other gifted heel who lacks sufficient edge to really threaten Thorpe’s rise to stardom. Nonetheless, he may assist present extra of the newcomer’s in-ring arsenal.
End result
Thorpe def. Bernal by pinfall.
Grade
C+
Notable Moments
- Kemp watched this match carefully from the ramp after which walked off after the outcome.
- Large Physique Javy tried to lock in a Boston crab, however Thorpe stored rolling by way of and booted his opponent off him. He adopted up with an enzuigiri and operating elbow drop.
- NXT Nameless caught Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo attacking Fairly Lethal within the car parking zone with a crowbar.
Tiffany Stratton vs. Sol Ruca
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It was apparent that Tiffany Stratton and Sol Ruca had related backgrounds on this fast-paced athletic contest.
In the long run, although, Stratton caught Ruca leaping and planted her with a rolling fireman’s carry right into a moonsault for the victory.
This match confirmed potential, however it was so clearly choreographed. The strikes had been there however not the spark. Each wanted to decelerate a bit to promote the motion and the story.
In just a few months’ time, this might be a a lot better bout, highlighted on the high of an NXT card. However each might want to work with the coaches to refine their transitions collectively to take that subsequent step.
The Middle of the Universe was all the time going to win as she hopes to get an NXT Ladies’s Championship match quickly. However Ruca has proven she will rebound from losses and use this as the beginning of a long-term construct.
End result
Stratton def. Ruca by pinfall.
Grade
C-
Notable Moments
- Stratton took offense to a TikTok involving Ruca and Dani Palmer within the car parking zone, telling each that they wanted her permission to take movies.
- Stratton and Ruca each landed on their ft off cartwheels.
- The Middle of the Universe provided a handshake. When Ruca accepted, Stratton kicked her down and hit a standing moonsault.
- The Creed Brothers known as out Gallus in an interview with McKenzie Mitchell. Stratton ran as much as Mitchell after the interview and demanded the No. 1 contendership.
- Scrypts declared he was in Axiom’s head.
Lyra Valkyria Points Warning to Cora Jade in Title Pursuit
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Cora Jade ran down the ladies’s division one after the other: From Roxanne Perez and Zoey Stark to Tiffany Stratton and Indi Hartwell.
Lyra Valkyria warned Jade that she would by no means enable her to be NXT ladies’s champion and kicked her out of the ring.
NXT’s feminine wrestlers have usually struggled to promote themselves on the microphone, however Jade got here in assured and left with much more warmth. She isn’t an ideal talker, however she will carry herself as extra of a star than a lot of the division.
It was good to see Valkyria sustain together with her, portraying herself as a high act subsequent to one in every of NXT’s most assured stars.
Jade vs. Valkyria could be an important addition to the Spring Breakin’ card.
Grade
B
Notable Moments
- The group didn’t reply effectively to Jade, who stored her composure. Valkyria turned the followers much more, getting them to chant “Cora’s jealous”.
- Valkyria’s precise risk to Jade was: “Should you go close to the NXT ladies’s title, I’ll rip your eyes out.”
- Drew Gulak and Charlie Dempsey challenged Wes Lee throughout an interview, and the NXT North American champion fortunately accepted.
Von Wagner (w/ Mr. Stone) vs. Ilja Dragunov
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Von Wagner fell as he all the time does, racing off into an early lead however failing to complete the job. Ilja Dragunov knocked him out with a low operating forearm and completed it off with Torpedo Moscow.
Dijak arrived afterward to stare down The Czar within the ring.
This was just about a squash match. Wagner began out scorching, however he couldn’t sustain as soon as The Czar started hitting onerous. Dragunov kind of hit his signature strikes in sequence to complete this.
Mr. Stone is formally achieved with Wagner, and it makes the entire experiment come off as a waste. Stone and Wagner by no means labored as a duo, and NXT didn’t attempt to change the dynamic in any respect regardless of repeat teases.
Dragunov vs. Dijak is a cash match for NXT. They’re too good to not steal the present once they collide.
End result
Dragunov def. Wagner by pinfall.
Grade
C
Notable Moments
- Wagner acquired too assured and mocked Dragunov, however Stone tried to get him again on observe.
- Dijak promised to make The Czar “immortal”.
Joe Coffey (w/ Gallus) vs. Tank Ledger
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Whereas Tank Ledger did his greatest, Gallus acquired concerned to uneven the chances.
After the skin motion, Joe Coffey planted Tank with All of the Finest for the Bells after which taunted his opponent earlier than a second sealed it.
A brawl broke out after the bell involving Gallus, The Creed Brothers and The Dyad.
This was a strong big-man combat with restricted time. Tank seemed like a risk to Joe for a second, and he’ll get possibilities to select up some wins quickly towards lower-level competitors.
There was a tease of allying Hank Walker with Tank, and that may be a wise play. It units up a recent big-man tag crew to problem for the NXT Tag Workforce Championship down the road, seemingly taking the spot of Brooke Jensen and Josh Briggs.
End result
Joe def. Tank by pinfall.
Grade
C+
Notable Moments
- Joe challenged Tank backstage. The Dyad demanded an NXT tag crew title match from Gallus as effectively.
- Walker talked up Tank forward of his match.
- Tony D’Angelo and Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo greeted Roxanne Perez in her return backstage. Zoey Stark challenged Perez, and Fairly Lethal laid out The Household.
No. 1 Contender: Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Grayson Waller vs. Duke Hudson
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The motion right here was wild from the beginning. Dragon Lee worn out JD McDonagh after which hit a formidable powerbomb on Duke Hudson, however Grayson Waller caught him with a return cutter to steal the pin on the Chase U MVP.
Unsurprisingly, this was simply the very best bout of the night time, wherein everybody acquired their spot. Dragon and McDonagh continued from the Stand & Ship Deadly 5-Manner, maintaining that very same vitality.
Hudson was the preferred determine on this match regardless of combating three males with extra credibility than him. NXT would do effectively to check how far he can go in the primary occasion scene.
Waller’s win was classic for him as he stays an important opportunist, particularly in multi-man matches. Nevertheless it’s a disgrace WWE could also be losing this matchup on a two-week construct to Spring Breakin’.
End result
Waller def. Hudson, McDonagh and Dragon to grow to be the No. 1 contender to the NXT Championship.
Grade
A
Notable Moments
- Everybody centered on the most important man early within the motion. It lastly backfired as Hudson double-suplexed Waller and McDonagh after which slammed Dragon onto them.
- The opponents jumped onto one another outdoors earlier than Hudson went for dive, solely to run proper right into a cutter from Waller for a near-fall.
- Dragon planted McDonagh with a double foot stomp adopted by a tope suicida on Hudson and operating soccer kick on The Obligatory Evil to virtually win.
