- We kick off NXT with the excellent Dusty Rhodes tribute.
Enzo Amore, Colin Cassady & Carmella vs. Blake, Murphy & Alexa Bliss
Enzo and crew are over big time with the crowd as they cut their usual
promo. Enzo gets headlocked and shoulderblocked by Blake until Enzo hits
him with a drop toe hold and dances before hitting a crossbody. All
hell immediately breaks loose as the faces send all the heels outside as
we go to break.
We come back to Murphy working over Enzo, and the tag champs double team
him shortly after. After several minutes, Carmella gets the hot tag and
beats up Alexa, who tags Blake. Big Cass comes in and hits an awesome
big boot and a side slam, before he and Enzo land the Rocket Launcher
for the win.
Winner: Enzo Amore, Colin Cassady & Carmella via pinfall (Rocket Launcher)
- We get photographic recaps of Kevin Owens' match with Cena at Money in
the Bank. Samoa Joe is interviewed and says that he came to NXT
compete, and he doesn't like Kevin Owens. He thinks intimidation is a
tactic of the cowardly.
- We get a look at Finn Balor,
including a mini-bio, really good stuff. Becky Lynch is shown getting
emotional because Balor trained her. She credits him with the life she
has now.
Charlotte vs. KC Cassidy
Cassidy earns a headlock early, followed by a headscissors takeover that
impresses Charlotte. While it impressed Charlotte, it didn't impress
her enough as she booted KC in the grill. Charlotte locks on a cravate but walks into a body press for two.
Charlotte chops KC repeatedly before totally killing KC with a spear. She locks on the Figure 8 for the submission.
Winner: Charlotte via submission (Figure 8)
- Dana Brooke
says she's been busy competing in fitness competitions, but now she's
back to shove Charlotte out the door. She says she earned her spot in
NXT, while Charlotte was given hers. I have no clue what Dana Brooke was
looking at here, because it wasn't the camera or the interviewer.
Samoa Joe vs. Kevin Owens
Owens dips outside, but Joe follows. They square off, and Joe totally
pummels Owens in the corner. Owens turns the tide with a clothesline,
but Joe follows him with an elbow and an enziguri. Facewash for Owens in
the corner. Owens leaves the ring as we go to break.
We come back with Owens in control, which he uses to hit a big
cannonball in the corner for two before applying a headlock. A
shoulderblock earns him a two count, but he goes right back to the
headlock. The crowd starts a great "headlock city" chant, and Owens
isn't persuaded to let go.
Joe battles back with punches, but gets caught with a knee. Joe comes
back again, landing a senton and running kick that both get two counts.
Owens fights out of the Muscle Buster, but gets a uranage for his
trouble and retreats. Joe follows him and gets posted. Owens can't get
Joe up for an apron powerbomb and the two start brawling.
They keep fighting, and the ref gets smashed and calls for the bell.
They continue to brawl on the ramp, and several ref run out to stop it.
Owens hits the ring, and Joe runs back out and they fight even more.
There are probably a dozen officials out there to break this up.
Result: No Contest
