WWE NXT Outcomes: Winners, Grades, Response and Highlights from February 28
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Gigi Dolin returned to get her revenge on Jacy Jayne, however this story will not be achieved but.Credit score: WWE.com
WWE NXT is ramping up for WrestleMania season, significantly wanting forward towards NXT Roadblock, and the February 28 version was the ultimate step earlier than the occasion on March 7.
Carmelo Hayes confronted Tyler Bate, with Bron Breakker watching intently for his subsequent challenger to emerge.
Meiko Satomura fought Zoey Stark in preparation for her NXT Ladies’s Championship bout with Roxanne Perez.
After Gigi Dolin’s huge return, she addressed Jacy Jayne, whereas Wes Lee continued his NXT North American Championship Open Challenges.
The present additionally included different fascinating matches reminiscent of Indus Sher dealing with Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen, and Sol Ruca going up in opposition to Elektra Lopez.
This present didn’t have the largest card, however it did proceed to construct towards Roadblock and Stand & Ship on April 1.
NXT North American Championship: Wes Lee (c) vs. Nathan Frazer
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After a brawl within the again, Nathan Frazer made a shock return to take his NXT North American Championship shot.
The challenger had Wes Lee on the ropes, however the champion discovered his opening for the Cardiac Kick to retain his title.
This was an important contest between two athletes who know the right way to spark the group. With the title on the road, every near-fall was felt. It was pretty much as good an opener as NXT may have put collectively.
Whereas it might be good to see a heel step up and construct a narrative with Lee, he’s crafting distinctive title defenses every week. Even when he does an Open Problem at Stand & Ship, it will likely be a assured standout.
The model will not be brief on challengers who may give Lee one other nice title protection because the champion is elevating everybody.
Outcome
Lee def. Frazer by pinfall to retain the NXT North American Championship.
Grade
A+
Notable Moments
- A brawl broke out to start out the present within the again, as so many hoped to get the title shot. Dabba-Kato nearly made it till Apollo Crews reduce him off, permitting Frazer to leap in.
- This was Frazer’s first televised match since October. He bought a “welcome again” chant.
- Frazer took down Lee with a springboard inverted DDT for a near-fall. The challenger planted the champion with a superplex and spinning neckbreaker for an additional.
- The challenger went for all of it with a bounce excessive however hit the desk, and the champion responded with a corkscrew dive to the ground.
Indus Sher (w/ Jinder Mahal) vs. Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen
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Sanga planted Brooks Jensen with a chokeslam after which threw him right into a clothesline from Veer, which sealed the win.
Whereas the excuse of Jensen being distracted protected the losers, this was far too one-sided for a match that includes former NXT UK tag staff champions taking the loss. Josh Briggs and Jensen may have achieved extra right here.
Nonetheless, the main focus was clear. Veer and Sanga stay an unstoppable power, and Julius and Brutus Creed can’t match them presently. Hopefully, that mystique will stay if The Creed Brothers get revenge.
Outcome
Indus Sher def. Briggs and Jensen by pinfall.
Grade
C
Notable Moments
- Briggs talked up a distracted Jensen, asking that he give attention to their match.
- Afterward, Jinder Mahal warned The Creed Brothers that Indus Sher would end this feud at Roadblock.
- Julius needed to ask Damon Kemp for assist in the six-man tag in opposition to Indus Sher and Mahal, however he refused. Bron Breakker then agreed to assist.
- Later, Briggs promised to talk to James on Jensen’s behalf to clear up the problems between them.
Gigi Dolin Guarantees to Finish Poisonous Attraction
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Gigi Dolin vowed to place the ultimate nail within the coffin of Poisonous Attraction after evaluating Jacy Jayne’s betrayal to the abuse she confronted by the hands of her mom.
Subsequent week, Dolin will face Jayne one-on-one, and it will likely be a significant take a look at for each ladies. Hopefully, they will ship as neither fairly offered their dynamic via their phrases.
Regardless of how a lot reality was spoken, Dolin evaluating a storyline betrayal to parental abuse got here off as exploitative. There are higher methods to construct up the previous teammates’ rivalry.
Grade
D
Notable Moments
- JD McDonagh warned Ilja Dragunov that he would pay for injuring him.
- Duke
Hudson apologized to Thea Hail earlier than their newest class. The Schism
interrupted class to berate everybody in Chase U. Chase challenged Joe
Gacy for subsequent week. - Shawn Michaels agreed to fulfill Grayson Waller subsequent week on “The Grayson Waller Impact.” Waller later requested if he could be chatting with the stooge or the competitor.
Meiko Satomura vs. Zoey Stark
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Meiko Satomura and Zoey Stark went blow-for-blow in a bodily battle.
Nevertheless, when it mattered most, The Last Boss hit the next gear, taking the win off a fireman’s carry slam and the Scorpio Rising.
Unsurprisingly, this was one of many higher ladies’s matches on NXT tv in months. Even with just a few apparent miscues, the 2 had a hard-hitting battle that allowed each to appear like harmful opponents within the division.
Satomura wanted the win on this second, however Stark remains to be one of the best subsequent challenger to Roxanne Perez. She may properly be on her technique to the primary roster, however she will have one final robust match earlier than the call-up.
Outcome
Satomura def. Stark by pinfall.
Grade
B
Notable Moments
- Perez joined commentary forward of this match and confronted off together with her newest challenger after the competition.
- Stark clotheslined Satomura after which went for a springboard clothesline, solely to run right into a stiff aspect kick from The Last Boss.
- Satomura almost took the win off a frog splash on Stark. The heel responded with a near-fall off a springboard corkscrew.
- Dijak agreed to face Tony D’Angelo subsequent week in a Jailhouse Avenue Battle.
Elektra Lopez (w/ Valentina Feroz) vs. Sol Ruca
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Elektra Lopez barely saved Sol Ruca grounded earlier than she went for the brass knuckles.
Nevertheless, Valentina Feroz had taken them, permitting Ruca to steal the win with the Sol Snatcher.
It’s telling that Ruca is already a cleaner performer than Elektra Lopez. The athletic surfer will get higher with every efficiency, whereas La Madrina talks a significantly better sport than she executes within the ring.
This was a nice however forgettable match that bought simply sufficient time to showcase the continued enchancment of Ruca. She wanted to win this, even when it was a messy end.
Outcome
Ruca def. Lopez by pinfall.
Grade
C
Notable Moments
- Ruca and Stark stared one another down because the heel was heading to the again.
- Ruca went for a cartwheel splash within the nook, permitting Lopez to slam her into the decrease turnbuckle.
- After the match, Lopez pushed Feroz till she decked her with the brass knuckles.
- Mark Coffey pushed Wolfgang’s anger with Fairly Lethal till Wolfgang beat up a close-by pool participant. Package Wilson and Elton Prince invited them to a face-off subsequent week.
Tiffany Stratton vs. Katana Likelihood (w/ Kayden Carter)
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Tiffany Stratton discovered herself outmatched athletically by the speedy Katana Likelihood.
Nevertheless, when Alba Fyre and Isla Daybreak made a shock look, it distracted Likelihood. Stratton took benefit with a rolling fireman’s carry right into a moonsault to win.
This was shaping as much as be first rate early however was too brief to be good. Stratton has discovered her footing as a performer to the purpose that she will work properly with anybody. She allowed Likelihood a lot of the match to shine, highlighting a possible contest down the road.
It was odd for Fyre and Daybreak to look and confront Likelihood and Carter whereas nonetheless not clearly completed with Diamond Mine.
Nevertheless, the assumed story is that they need to eliminate any tag staff that may cease them from going for the NXT Ladies’s Tag Workforce Championships. Kiana James and Fallon Henley may rapidly turn out to be transitional titleholders for the spooky duo.
Outcome
Stratton def. Likelihood by pinfall.
Grade
C+
Notable Moments
- Likelihood and Carter discovered Wendy Choo specified by the parking zone. Later, Stratton mocked Choo, which bought on the unhealthy aspect of Likelihood and Carter.
- Likelihood draped Stratton over the second rope and hit her with a diving foot stomp.
- The Normal laid out a problem afterward to the NXT ladies’s champion.
Axiom vs. Hank Walker
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Hank Walker matched Axiom all through this match, difficult The Superhero to beat him in a placing contest.
Nevertheless, Axiom was working at the next stage than his competitor and put him away with the Golden Ratio.
For a brief dash, this was higher than it had any proper to be. The 2 made essentially the most of their minutes. Axiom offered properly for Walker, making him appear like a world-beater.
The Superhero is one among NXT’s greatest function gamers. He doesn’t miss within the ring. Walker is way from having the identical fame, however he’s constructing his personal stature. He has been a real homegrown success story for the model.
It was an important feeling to lastly see one of many NXT skills acknowledge Walker as a competitor, which reveals how properly this story has developed.
Outcome
Axiom def. Walker by pinfall.
Grade
B
Notable Moments
- Walker tried to apologize to Axiom for kicking him backstage through the Open Problem brawl. The 2 almost got here to blows, resulting in this match.
- Axiom responded by placing Walker with chops, kicks and a crossbody for 2. He then pushed Walker with low kicks that aggravated his opponent.
- Walker whipped Axiom between turnbuckles after which clotheslined him laborious to the ground.
- The Superhero confirmed respect to Walker afterward.
Carmelo Hayes vs. Tyler Bate
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Carmelo Hayes took one of the best strikes from his arsenal to take down Tyler Bate, however it was a well timed distraction from Trick Williams that saved him.
The Massive Sturdy Boy missed a corkscrew senton, and Hayes responded with a Codebreaker and diving axe kick to win.
On another night time, this might have been NXT match of the night time, however the opener was the extra heated contest. That ought to take nothing away from an important effort by two spectacular performers that had the group roaring.
Melo made his ultimate assertion, and hopefully NXT will go full steam forward on Hayes vs. Bron Breakker after Roadblock.
Hopefully, there’s a clear path for Bate, who has been one among NXT’s most constant performers since returning. He’s a particular expertise who shouldn’t be left off the model’s greatest present of the yr at Stand & Ship.
Outcome
Hayes def. Bate by pinfall.
Grade
A-
Notable Moments
- A video package deal was proven early within the night time to hype Bate.
- Hayes countered Bop and Bang after which an Airplane Spin for the primary time, however Bate fought again and despatched Him on a trip with the Airplane Spin.
- The Massive Sturdy Boy lastly landed Bop and Bang, after which the rebound clothesline.
- Melo kneed Bate within the face adopted by a lifted cutter for a near-fall. He went to the highest rope for a diving axe kick however bought caught for a superplex.
- Hayes appeared into the digital camera afterward and made clear that he was the one man left standing to problem Breakker at Stand & Ship.
