Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Bianca Belair, Bayley, Naomi & Jade Cargill def. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Dakota Kai and Tiffany Stratton The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
A flurry of offense culminated with Bianca Belair hitting Dakota Kai with the K.O.D. to pick up the victory for her team. Although issues between The Est of WWE and Bayley were still evident, the showdown was an exciting prelude to the WWE Women’s Title Triple Threat Match and the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match at Backlash France.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Authors of Pain def. New Catch Republic The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Interference by Scarlett allowed Karrion Kross to take out Tyler Bate at ringside and paved the...
Match #1: Bianca Belair, Bayley, Naomi & Jade Cargill def. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Dakota Kai and Tiffany Stratton The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
A flurry of offense culminated with Bianca Belair hitting Dakota Kai with the K.O.D. to pick up the victory for her team. Although issues between The Est of WWE and Bayley were still evident, the showdown was an exciting prelude to the WWE Women’s Title Triple Threat Match and the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match at Backlash France.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Authors of Pain def. New Catch Republic The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Interference by Scarlett allowed Karrion Kross to take out Tyler Bate at ringside and paved the...
- 5/6/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of night one of WWE’s Wrestlemania 40 pay-per-view which came live from Philadelphia. Let’s see what went down on Saturday’s show…
Match 1: Women’s World Championship – Rhea Ripley def. Becky Lynch The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Women’s World Championship will remain with Rhea Ripley as Mami defeated The Man to kick off WrestleMania Xl Saturday. Ripley was on a mission not to just defeat Becky Lynch, but humiliate her with an incredible strength advantage. Ever the fighter, Lynch refused to be dominated, battling back in typical Lasskicker fashion. The Man finally gained the upper hand thanks to her resiliency, punctuated by a huge leg drop to the back of the champion’s head, but the power of Ripley allowed her to dump the challenger on her head. Lynch managed to lock in the Dis-arm-her on the injured elbow of Mami,...
Match 1: Women’s World Championship – Rhea Ripley def. Becky Lynch The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Women’s World Championship will remain with Rhea Ripley as Mami defeated The Man to kick off WrestleMania Xl Saturday. Ripley was on a mission not to just defeat Becky Lynch, but humiliate her with an incredible strength advantage. Ever the fighter, Lynch refused to be dominated, battling back in typical Lasskicker fashion. The Man finally gained the upper hand thanks to her resiliency, punctuated by a huge leg drop to the back of the champion’s head, but the power of Ripley allowed her to dump the challenger on her head. Lynch managed to lock in the Dis-arm-her on the injured elbow of Mami,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal – Winner: “Big” Bronson Reed The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
“Big” Bronson Reed etched his name in history as he won the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in thrilling fashion. Omos looked like the early favorite as he tossed out Kit Wilson, prompting Elton Prince to voluntarily eliminate himself to join his Pretty Deadly partner and avoid the wrath of The Nigerian Giant. As the field dwindled, Ricochet was poised to take control, but he was shockingly eliminated by Jd McDonagh, who was then promptly superkicked over the top rope by Akira Tozawa. Tozawa, Reed, Ivar and Otis were the final four Superstars, and the Aussie giant stood tall after eliminating the Viking Raider.
Match #1: 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal – Winner: “Big” Bronson Reed The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
“Big” Bronson Reed etched his name in history as he won the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal in thrilling fashion. Omos looked like the early favorite as he tossed out Kit Wilson, prompting Elton Prince to voluntarily eliminate himself to join his Pretty Deadly partner and avoid the wrath of The Nigerian Giant. As the field dwindled, Ricochet was poised to take control, but he was shockingly eliminated by Jd McDonagh, who was then promptly superkicked over the top rope by Akira Tozawa. Tozawa, Reed, Ivar and Otis were the final four Superstars, and the Aussie giant stood tall after eliminating the Viking Raider.
- 4/8/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Apart from the thrilling matches at WWE, the wrestling industry has often made headlines for lacking female referees, until Jessika Carr made her debut in 2019 during SmackDown. Being the first full-time female referee, Carr has been working with WWE for a long time.
Damian Priest | image: Wikimedia Commons
However, despite her unbiased judgment and help, she seems to lack her deserving credit. Take the recent example of WrestleMania 40 when a few fans noticed Jessica Carr helping Damian Priest during the Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match. Apparently, Carr saved Priest from a scary botch by informing him about his ladder. And yet, rarely anyone offered Carr the credit for helping.
Jessica Carr Went Unnoticed Despite Saving Damian Priest
Making her debut in 2019 during Friday Night SmackDown, Jessica Carr became WWE’s first full-time female referee. Ever since then she has been appearing during several matches and dedicating herself to the wrestling universe.
Damian Priest | image: Wikimedia Commons
However, despite her unbiased judgment and help, she seems to lack her deserving credit. Take the recent example of WrestleMania 40 when a few fans noticed Jessica Carr helping Damian Priest during the Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match. Apparently, Carr saved Priest from a scary botch by informing him about his ladder. And yet, rarely anyone offered Carr the credit for helping.
Jessica Carr Went Unnoticed Despite Saving Damian Priest
Making her debut in 2019 during Friday Night SmackDown, Jessica Carr became WWE’s first full-time female referee. Ever since then she has been appearing during several matches and dedicating herself to the wrestling universe.
- 4/7/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
We were lucky enough to be in attendance for the Smackdown taping in Philadelphia. The taping happened at the Wells Fargo Center which is directly across the street from Lincoln Financial Field which will be hosting WrestleMania 40 over the weekend.
Ko Show
The opening of the show saw Kevin Owens host his Ko show with guest Randy Orton. Logan Paul who they both face in a triple threat match on Sunday. Paul mocked them from across the street the site of WrestleMania which led to a comedic chase around both Wells Fargo and the Link. Until Orton and Ko eventually tricked Ko to come to the ring where Paul was eventually beaten down by both men.
Big” Bronson Reed won the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
“Big” Bronson Reed etched his name in history as he won the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Omos looked like the early...
Ko Show
The opening of the show saw Kevin Owens host his Ko show with guest Randy Orton. Logan Paul who they both face in a triple threat match on Sunday. Paul mocked them from across the street the site of WrestleMania which led to a comedic chase around both Wells Fargo and the Link. Until Orton and Ko eventually tricked Ko to come to the ring where Paul was eventually beaten down by both men.
Big” Bronson Reed won the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
“Big” Bronson Reed etched his name in history as he won the 2024 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Omos looked like the early...
- 4/6/2024
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
WrestleMania, also known as the Showcase of the Immortals, is back for its 40th annual edition as wrestling continues its hottest streak in years. Contributing factors have included Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson making a prolonged comeback, the writing involving the world title reign of his cousin Roman Reigns being strong, plus the rise of second-generation star Cody Rhodes and his quest to “finish the story” by winning the world title at WrestleMania.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s show.
What time is it at?
This Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific. Each night’s show is expected to last between three and four hours, ending by around 11 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Pacific.
Is it on TV or streaming? Where can I watch WrestleMania?
The show streams on Peacock. It will also be available for replay on Peacock following the show,...
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s show.
What time is it at?
This Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific. Each night’s show is expected to last between three and four hours, ending by around 11 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Pacific.
Is it on TV or streaming? Where can I watch WrestleMania?
The show streams on Peacock. It will also be available for replay on Peacock following the show,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Mike Roe
- The Wrap
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Pretty Deadly def. Randy Orton & Kevin Owens The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Just one week before their Triple Threat Match with United States Champion Logan Paul at WrestleMania, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens teamed up once again, this time facing Pretty Deadly. Just as Ko and Orton were rolling, Paul slithered from underneath the ring, hitting Ko in the jaw with the brass knuckles and allowing Pretty Deadly to capture the victory.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Austin Theory & Grayson Waller def. The Street Profits The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Street Profits opened the match like a house on fire as Angelo Dawkins sent Grayson Waller flying into the announce table with a massive tackle.
Match #1: Pretty Deadly def. Randy Orton & Kevin Owens The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Just one week before their Triple Threat Match with United States Champion Logan Paul at WrestleMania, Randy Orton and Kevin Owens teamed up once again, this time facing Pretty Deadly. Just as Ko and Orton were rolling, Paul slithered from underneath the ring, hitting Ko in the jaw with the brass knuckles and allowing Pretty Deadly to capture the victory.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Austin Theory & Grayson Waller def. The Street Profits The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Street Profits opened the match like a house on fire as Angelo Dawkins sent Grayson Waller flying into the announce table with a massive tackle.
- 4/1/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Legado del Fantasma def. The Lwo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Angel and Berto are one step closer to realizing their WrestleMania dreams as they defeated Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro in a WrestleMania Xl Tag Team Championship Qualifying Match. Angel and Berto brought the fight right to The Lwo, including throwing Del Toro off the top rope in exhilarating fashion. Del Toro fought hard and tagged in the high-flying Wilde, a move that turned the tide for a short time. Legado del Fantasma were able to isolate Wilde in the ring before hitting him with a stunning press slam into a kick right to the stomach, winning them the match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Randy Orton def.
Match #1: Legado del Fantasma def. The Lwo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Angel and Berto are one step closer to realizing their WrestleMania dreams as they defeated Joaquin Wilde and Cruz Del Toro in a WrestleMania Xl Tag Team Championship Qualifying Match. Angel and Berto brought the fight right to The Lwo, including throwing Del Toro off the top rope in exhilarating fashion. Del Toro fought hard and tagged in the high-flying Wilde, a move that turned the tide for a short time. Legado del Fantasma were able to isolate Wilde in the ring before hitting him with a stunning press slam into a kick right to the stomach, winning them the match.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Randy Orton def.
- 3/18/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of WWE’s Elimination Chamber Pay Per View, right here on Nerdly. In a change to the typical show, this year’s PPV emanated from Perth in Australia… We’ve got a huge card filled with matches that will directly affect this year’s Wrestlemania; so let’s get into it!
Match #1: WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship – The Kabuki Warriors def. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Competing in her home country, Indi Hartwell needed to calm her nerves in an incredible atmosphere in Perth, Western Australia. Although Damage Ctrl recently ejected Bayley from its ranks, Women’s Tag Team Champions The Kabuki Warriors were primed to go it alone against Hartwell and Candice LeRae, former Nxt Women’s Tag Team Champions. Asuka and Kairi Sane stuck with their apparent game plan of isolating LeRae from Hartwell, drawing the ire from the Australian faithful.
Match #1: WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship – The Kabuki Warriors def. Candice LeRae & Indi Hartwell The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Competing in her home country, Indi Hartwell needed to calm her nerves in an incredible atmosphere in Perth, Western Australia. Although Damage Ctrl recently ejected Bayley from its ranks, Women’s Tag Team Champions The Kabuki Warriors were primed to go it alone against Hartwell and Candice LeRae, former Nxt Women’s Tag Team Champions. Asuka and Kairi Sane stuck with their apparent game plan of isolating LeRae from Hartwell, drawing the ire from the Australian faithful.
- 2/27/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Liv Morgan The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Seconds after driving Liv Morgan into the SmackDown announce table, Tiffany Stratton disrespected Bianca Belair with a slap as The Est of WWE was watching the match at ringside. The irate Belair climbed up to the apron, only to inadvertently delay the official’s ability to count Morgan’s pin attempt. When Stratton kicked out, Morgan’s momentum caused her to accidentally knock Belair off the apron, allowing Tiffany to roll up Liv for an enormous win prior to her Elimination Chamber Match against Morgan, Belair, Becky Lynch, Naomi and Raquel Rodriguez.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Bron Breakker def. Dante Chen The following is courtesy of wwe.
Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Liv Morgan The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Seconds after driving Liv Morgan into the SmackDown announce table, Tiffany Stratton disrespected Bianca Belair with a slap as The Est of WWE was watching the match at ringside. The irate Belair climbed up to the apron, only to inadvertently delay the official’s ability to count Morgan’s pin attempt. When Stratton kicked out, Morgan’s momentum caused her to accidentally knock Belair off the apron, allowing Tiffany to roll up Liv for an enormous win prior to her Elimination Chamber Match against Morgan, Belair, Becky Lynch, Naomi and Raquel Rodriguez.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Bron Breakker def. Dante Chen The following is courtesy of wwe.
- 2/26/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Roman Reigns is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and he has been on top of the world for well over three years now. That is why it comes as no surprise he is viewed as the biggest star in professional wrestling.
Roman Reigns
With that being said, WWE making The Tribal Chief stay at the top of the food chain for so long might just lead to another beloved WWE Superstar ending up leaving the company and perhaps the world of professional wrestling as a whole.
SUGGESTEDLogan Paul Had a Disgusting Surprise For His WWE Fan Who Wanted His Autograph Sheamus Recently Hit Back At A Fan Who Didn’t Like Him Competing in 5-Star Matches Sheamus
Sheamus, a long-time fixture in WWE, has been sidelined due to a prolonged shoulder injury. Despite his absence from WWE television, he responded to a fan who mocked his inclination for 5-star matches.
Roman Reigns
With that being said, WWE making The Tribal Chief stay at the top of the food chain for so long might just lead to another beloved WWE Superstar ending up leaving the company and perhaps the world of professional wrestling as a whole.
SUGGESTEDLogan Paul Had a Disgusting Surprise For His WWE Fan Who Wanted His Autograph Sheamus Recently Hit Back At A Fan Who Didn’t Like Him Competing in 5-Star Matches Sheamus
Sheamus, a long-time fixture in WWE, has been sidelined due to a prolonged shoulder injury. Despite his absence from WWE television, he responded to a fan who mocked his inclination for 5-star matches.
- 2/21/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Aj Styles The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After a confrontation at ringside, LA Knight distracted the official as Aj Styles was looking to get the three-count on Drew McIntyre. When The Phenomenal One turned to knock the interfering Knight off the apron, McIntyre used the distraction to hit the Claymore Kick for the win. As a result, McIntyre became one of six Superstars that will battle inside the Elimination Chamber for the right to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins at WrestleMania.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Bianca Belair def. Michin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After putting a stop to Michin’s Styles Clash attempt, Bianca Belair hit the...
Match #1: Drew McIntyre def. Aj Styles The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After a confrontation at ringside, LA Knight distracted the official as Aj Styles was looking to get the three-count on Drew McIntyre. When The Phenomenal One turned to knock the interfering Knight off the apron, McIntyre used the distraction to hit the Claymore Kick for the win. As a result, McIntyre became one of six Superstars that will battle inside the Elimination Chamber for the right to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins at WrestleMania.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Bianca Belair def. Michin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After putting a stop to Michin’s Styles Clash attempt, Bianca Belair hit the...
- 2/12/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match – #DIY def. The New Day, The Creed Brothers and Imperium The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match, #DIY gained the upper hand over their opponents to hit Meeting in the Middle on Giovanni Vinci for the victory. With the huge win, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa will take on Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne on Friday’s SmackDown to see who will earn the right to challenge Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Judgment Day at WWE Elimination Chamber.
My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2:Becky Lynch def. Shayna Baszler The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Despite Shayna Baszler targeting Becky Lynch’s arm throughout their matchup,...
Match #1: Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match – #DIY def. The New Day, The Creed Brothers and Imperium The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match, #DIY gained the upper hand over their opponents to hit Meeting in the Middle on Giovanni Vinci for the victory. With the huge win, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa will take on Tyler Bate and Pete Dunne on Friday’s SmackDown to see who will earn the right to challenge Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Judgment Day at WWE Elimination Chamber.
My Score: 4 out of 5 Match #2:Becky Lynch def. Shayna Baszler The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Despite Shayna Baszler targeting Becky Lynch’s arm throughout their matchup,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode!
Match #1: Kevin Owens def. Austin Theory The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In a reversal of fortunes, the same plan that Logan Paul executed against Kevin Owens at Royal Rumble backfired on the United States Champion this time. As Ko was looking strong against Theory, Paul, providing guest commentary, tossed the 150 million-hit man a pair of brass knuckles. Owens was able to snatch the weapon from Theory’s hand, however, nailing the former U.S. Champion square in the jaw. This time the referee did not see the infraction, allowing Owens to walk away with the victory.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Qualifier Match – Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate def. Pretty Deadly, The Lwo and...
Match #1: Kevin Owens def. Austin Theory The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In a reversal of fortunes, the same plan that Logan Paul executed against Kevin Owens at Royal Rumble backfired on the United States Champion this time. As Ko was looking strong against Theory, Paul, providing guest commentary, tossed the 150 million-hit man a pair of brass knuckles. Owens was able to snatch the weapon from Theory’s hand, however, nailing the former U.S. Champion square in the jaw. This time the referee did not see the infraction, allowing Owens to walk away with the victory.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Qualifier Match – Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate def. Pretty Deadly, The Lwo and...
- 2/5/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode!
Match #1: Santos Escobar, Angel & Humberto def. The Lwo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Although Carlito hit the Backstabber on Humberto in the height of their explosive Six-Man Tag Team Match, his failure to realize that Santos Escobar had tagged himself opened the door for his adversary to pick up the quick pinfall.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In a surprise SmackDown moment, the tough-as-nails Pete Dunne returned to team with Tyler Bate against Elton Prince and Kit Wilson. In the final moments, The Big Strong Boi leaped over the top rope to take out Wilson at ringside and set up The BruiserWeight...
Match #1: Santos Escobar, Angel & Humberto def. The Lwo The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Although Carlito hit the Backstabber on Humberto in the height of their explosive Six-Man Tag Team Match, his failure to realize that Santos Escobar had tagged himself opened the door for his adversary to pick up the quick pinfall.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate def. Pretty Deadly The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
In a surprise SmackDown moment, the tough-as-nails Pete Dunne returned to team with Tyler Bate against Elton Prince and Kit Wilson. In the final moments, The Big Strong Boi leaped over the top rope to take out Wilson at ringside and set up The BruiserWeight...
- 1/22/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Friday Night Smackdown, the first of 2024, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s episode!
Match #1: U.S. Title Tournament Final – Kevin Owens def. Santos Escobar The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After weeks of hard-fought battles, the United States Title Tournament came down to Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar. After The Lwo took out Angel and Humberto, Ko capitalized by hitting Escobar with a cannonball and a swanton bomb, nearly coming away with the quick victory. Escobar was able to fight back, however, dialing in on Owens’ broken hand, which was still in a cast. Battling in front of U.S. Champion Logan Paul, the two competitors left it all on the line. After a seesaw match, Ko earned the win with a Pop-up Powerbomb and a Stunner.
My Score:...
Match #1: U.S. Title Tournament Final – Kevin Owens def. Santos Escobar The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After weeks of hard-fought battles, the United States Title Tournament came down to Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar. After The Lwo took out Angel and Humberto, Ko capitalized by hitting Escobar with a cannonball and a swanton bomb, nearly coming away with the quick victory. Escobar was able to fight back, however, dialing in on Owens’ broken hand, which was still in a cast. Battling in front of U.S. Champion Logan Paul, the two competitors left it all on the line. After a seesaw match, Ko earned the win with a Pop-up Powerbomb and a Stunner.
My Score:...
- 1/8/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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: Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, & Fallon Henley def. The Meta-Four The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After some harsh words backstage at Nxt Deadline, Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, and Fallon Henley took down the Meta-Four in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match. Nxt Heritage Cup Champion Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, and Lash Legend wasted no time in getting the match started as they jumped their opponents, but Briggs, Jensen, and Henley rallied. Out of nowhere, Tiffany Stratton appeared and attacked Henley, but Briggs stepped up in the ensuing chaos and hit a massive lariat on Dar, securing the win for his team.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Men’s Breakout Tournament – Oba Femi def. Myles Borne The following is courtesy of wwe.
Match #1: Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, & Fallon Henley def. The Meta-Four The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
After some harsh words backstage at Nxt Deadline, Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen, and Fallon Henley took down the Meta-Four in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match. Nxt Heritage Cup Champion Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, and Lash Legend wasted no time in getting the match started as they jumped their opponents, but Briggs, Jensen, and Henley rallied. Out of nowhere, Tiffany Stratton appeared and attacked Henley, but Briggs stepped up in the ensuing chaos and hit a massive lariat on Dar, securing the win for his team.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Men’s Breakout Tournament – Oba Femi def. Myles Borne The following is courtesy of wwe.
- 12/14/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of Nxt: Deadline, the latest pay-per-view/premium live event from the WWE’s third brand and a show that features the culmination of the “Iron Survivor Challenge” tournament that has taken place over the past few weeks. Let’s see what went down on the show!
Match #1: Axiom def. Nathan Frazer The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
A hard-fought battle between two of Nxt’s best highflyers went the way of Axiom as he bested Nathan Frazer in a fast-paced match-up.The speed of both Superstars was on full display as was their athleticism, as Axiom’s moonsault to the outside was soon one-upped by Frazer countering a top-rope maneuver by hitting a twisting neckbreaker. One hesitation by Frazer opened the door for Axiom, who hit a scintillating Spanish Fly and followed that up with a perfect Golden Ratio to win the friendly matchup.
Match #1: Axiom def. Nathan Frazer The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
A hard-fought battle between two of Nxt’s best highflyers went the way of Axiom as he bested Nathan Frazer in a fast-paced match-up.The speed of both Superstars was on full display as was their athleticism, as Axiom’s moonsault to the outside was soon one-upped by Frazer countering a top-rope maneuver by hitting a twisting neckbreaker. One hesitation by Frazer opened the door for Axiom, who hit a scintillating Spanish Fly and followed that up with a perfect Golden Ratio to win the friendly matchup.
- 12/12/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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: Last Chance Iron Survivor Qualifier Fatal 4-Way Match – Fallon Henley def. Thea Hail, Roxanne Perez and Kiana James The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
With just one spot at Nxt Deadline left, Fallon Henley rose to the occasion and punched her ticket to the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge by capitalizing on the intense rivalry between Roxanne Perez and Kiana James. James and Perez battered each other and fully utilized the No Disqualification rules of a Fatal 4-Way, culminating in the two of them crashing through the announce table. Henley made the most of the opportunity by hitting a Shining Wizard on Thea Hail, securing her spot at Deadline.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Lola Vice def. Tatum Paxley The following is courtesy of wwe.
Match #1: Last Chance Iron Survivor Qualifier Fatal 4-Way Match – Fallon Henley def. Thea Hail, Roxanne Perez and Kiana James The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
With just one spot at Nxt Deadline left, Fallon Henley rose to the occasion and punched her ticket to the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge by capitalizing on the intense rivalry between Roxanne Perez and Kiana James. James and Perez battered each other and fully utilized the No Disqualification rules of a Fatal 4-Way, culminating in the two of them crashing through the announce table. Henley made the most of the opportunity by hitting a Shining Wizard on Thea Hail, securing her spot at Deadline.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Lola Vice def. Tatum Paxley The following is courtesy of wwe.
- 12/7/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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: Nxt Heritage Cup Championship – Noam Dar def. Akira Tozawa The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Nxt Heritage Cup remains with Noam Dar, but not before a five-round battle with Akira Tozawa. Tozawa pushed Dar to his limit, but the Meta-Four helped the champion retain his cup, punctuated by a Novaroller.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifying Match – Tiffany Stratton def. Fallon Henley The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The first qualifier for the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Match is Tiffany Stratton after a statement victory over Fallon Henley. The tough farm girl gave Stratton a fight, but the Blonde Bombshell targeted the already injured knee of Henley and delivered a Prettiest Moonsault Ever to secure the victory.
Match #1: Nxt Heritage Cup Championship – Noam Dar def. Akira Tozawa The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Nxt Heritage Cup remains with Noam Dar, but not before a five-round battle with Akira Tozawa. Tozawa pushed Dar to his limit, but the Meta-Four helped the champion retain his cup, punctuated by a Novaroller.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Iron Survivor Challenge Qualifying Match – Tiffany Stratton def. Fallon Henley The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The first qualifier for the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge Match is Tiffany Stratton after a statement victory over Fallon Henley. The tough farm girl gave Stratton a fight, but the Blonde Bombshell targeted the already injured knee of Henley and delivered a Prettiest Moonsault Ever to secure the victory.
- 11/9/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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 “special” episode…
Match #1: Asuka def. Roxanne Perez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
One of the most iconic Nxt Superstars of all-time, Asuka, returned to the brand to defeat Roxanne Perez in a hotly contested one-on-one match. Perez proved that she belonged by pushing The Empress of Tomorrow to her limit, but Asuka used a devastating spinning kick to pick up the win. After the match, Kiana James arrived and attacked Perez, only for Shotzi to come to her aid and stave off the attack.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Pub Rules Match – The Brawling Brutes with Tyler Bate def. Gallus The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Big Strong Boi teamed with Butch and Ridge Holland to take out...
Match #1: Asuka def. Roxanne Perez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
One of the most iconic Nxt Superstars of all-time, Asuka, returned to the brand to defeat Roxanne Perez in a hotly contested one-on-one match. Perez proved that she belonged by pushing The Empress of Tomorrow to her limit, but Asuka used a devastating spinning kick to pick up the win. After the match, Kiana James arrived and attacked Perez, only for Shotzi to come to her aid and stave off the attack.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Pub Rules Match – The Brawling Brutes with Tyler Bate def. Gallus The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Big Strong Boi teamed with Butch and Ridge Holland to take out...
- 10/12/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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: Butch & Tyler Bate def. Gallus The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Big Strong Boi and The Brawling Brute got some payback on Gallus, and were even joined by a longtime ally. The Gallus boys used the numbers game to their advantage as Wolfgang and Mark Coffey dominated the in-ring action while Joe Coffey ran interference on the outside. British Strongstyle proved to be too much as their tandem offense planted Coffey and gave them the win, only for Gallus to attack them after the match. That attack prompted Butch’s Brawling Brute teammate Ridge Holland to return to Nxt and save his companions from the savage beatdown.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Triple Threat #1 Contender Match – Lyra Valkyria def.
Match #1: Butch & Tyler Bate def. Gallus The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Big Strong Boi and The Brawling Brute got some payback on Gallus, and were even joined by a longtime ally. The Gallus boys used the numbers game to their advantage as Wolfgang and Mark Coffey dominated the in-ring action while Joe Coffey ran interference on the outside. British Strongstyle proved to be too much as their tandem offense planted Coffey and gave them the win, only for Gallus to attack them after the match. That attack prompted Butch’s Brawling Brute teammate Ridge Holland to return to Nxt and save his companions from the savage beatdown.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Triple Threat #1 Contender Match – Lyra Valkyria def.
- 10/5/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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: Nxt Global Heritage Invitational Final – Butch def. Joe Coffey The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The inaugural Nxt Global Heritage Invitational came to a thrilling finale as Butch defeated Joe Coffey to earn a championship opportunity at Nxt No Mercy against Heritage Cup Champion, Noam Dar. Wolfgang and Mark Coffey ended up being ejected from ringside and that evened up the odds for the Brawling Brute in a big way. After kicking out of a brutal Best of The Bells, Butch rallied and managed to hit the Bitter End to punch his ticket to No Mercy.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Trick Williams def. Joe Gacy The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Schism continued its free fall as Joe...
Match #1: Nxt Global Heritage Invitational Final – Butch def. Joe Coffey The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The inaugural Nxt Global Heritage Invitational came to a thrilling finale as Butch defeated Joe Coffey to earn a championship opportunity at Nxt No Mercy against Heritage Cup Champion, Noam Dar. Wolfgang and Mark Coffey ended up being ejected from ringside and that evened up the odds for the Brawling Brute in a big way. After kicking out of a brutal Best of The Bells, Butch rallied and managed to hit the Bitter End to punch his ticket to No Mercy.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Trick Williams def. Joe Gacy The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Schism continued its free fall as Joe...
- 9/28/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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: Nxt Global Heritage Invitational – Butch def. Tyler Bate The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Group A belongs to Butch as the Brawling Brute overcomes his rival, Tyler Bate, to advance to the Nxt Global Heritage Invitational Finals. The bout devolved into a slugfest with both competitors giving it all they had which included Butch hitting a Tyler Driver 97 and Bate hitting a Bitter End, but neither Superstar could put the other away. With just over 10 seconds remaining in the match, Butch countered Bate and hit the Better End to win Group A and secure his place in next week’s finals.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Nxt Global Heritage Invitational – Duke Hudson def. Joe Coffey The following is courtesy of wwe.
Match #1: Nxt Global Heritage Invitational – Butch def. Tyler Bate The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Group A belongs to Butch as the Brawling Brute overcomes his rival, Tyler Bate, to advance to the Nxt Global Heritage Invitational Finals. The bout devolved into a slugfest with both competitors giving it all they had which included Butch hitting a Tyler Driver 97 and Bate hitting a Bitter End, but neither Superstar could put the other away. With just over 10 seconds remaining in the match, Butch countered Bate and hit the Better End to win Group A and secure his place in next week’s finals.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Nxt Global Heritage Invitational – Duke Hudson def. Joe Coffey The following is courtesy of wwe.
- 9/21/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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: Ilja Dragunov def. Wes Lee The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Mad Dragon is one step closer to realizing his dream as Nxt Champion as he defeated Wes Lee to become the No. 1 Contender to face Carmelo Hayes at Nxt No Mercy. The two competitors left it all in the ring as they exchanged their signature offense like chops, splashes, and even a suplex from Ilja Dragunov to Lee on the announce table. In the end, Dragunov came away the victor after vicious shots from both Superstars, punching his ticket to Nxt No Mercy for a date with Nxt Champion Carmelo Hayes for the Nxt Title.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey & Damon Kemp def. Josh Briggs,...
Match #1: Ilja Dragunov def. Wes Lee The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Mad Dragon is one step closer to realizing his dream as Nxt Champion as he defeated Wes Lee to become the No. 1 Contender to face Carmelo Hayes at Nxt No Mercy. The two competitors left it all in the ring as they exchanged their signature offense like chops, splashes, and even a suplex from Ilja Dragunov to Lee on the announce table. In the end, Dragunov came away the victor after vicious shots from both Superstars, punching his ticket to Nxt No Mercy for a date with Nxt Champion Carmelo Hayes for the Nxt Title.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey & Damon Kemp def. Josh Briggs,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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: Nxt Women’s Championship – Tiffany Stratton def. Kiana James The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Tiffany Stratton vanquished Kiana James, but found her next challenge in the process. Both Superstars were willing to do whatever it took to win, but the Nxt official was in perfect position to catch both competitors before they could steal a victory. That, however, wouldn’t last the entire match as once Stratton attempted to use James’ handbag as a weapon, she used the distraction to rake the challenger’s eyes, hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, and retain her title.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Ilja Dragunov def. Oro Mensah The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Mad Dragon dealt with The Meta-Four and...
Match #1: Nxt Women’s Championship – Tiffany Stratton def. Kiana James The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Tiffany Stratton vanquished Kiana James, but found her next challenge in the process. Both Superstars were willing to do whatever it took to win, but the Nxt official was in perfect position to catch both competitors before they could steal a victory. That, however, wouldn’t last the entire match as once Stratton attempted to use James’ handbag as a weapon, she used the distraction to rake the challenger’s eyes, hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, and retain her title.
My Score: 2.5 out of 5 Match #2: Ilja Dragunov def. Oro Mensah The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Mad Dragon dealt with The Meta-Four and...
- 9/7/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt Heatwave, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down in this special episode…
Match #1: Ilja Dragunov def. Trick Williams The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Mad Dragon walked out of Nxt Heatwave with the win, but Trick Williams proved to himself, to Ilja Dragunov, and to the Nxt Universe that he is indeed more than a sidekick. Dragunov unleashed his hellacious offense highlighted by his vicious chops and reckless abandon, but Trick responded in a big way thanks to his size and strength advantage. Both Superstars did their best to deliver the winning blow and a top rope Uranage from Trick looked to be it, but Dragunov proved to truly be unbreakable as a pair of devastating flying elbow strikes proved to be enough to win the match.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Ivy Nile def.
Match #1: Ilja Dragunov def. Trick Williams The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Mad Dragon walked out of Nxt Heatwave with the win, but Trick Williams proved to himself, to Ilja Dragunov, and to the Nxt Universe that he is indeed more than a sidekick. Dragunov unleashed his hellacious offense highlighted by his vicious chops and reckless abandon, but Trick responded in a big way thanks to his size and strength advantage. Both Superstars did their best to deliver the winning blow and a top rope Uranage from Trick looked to be it, but Dragunov proved to truly be unbreakable as a pair of devastating flying elbow strikes proved to be enough to win the match.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Ivy Nile def.
- 8/24/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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: Nxt Tag Team Championships – Tony D’Angelo & Stacks def. The Dyad The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Nxt Tag Team Titles remain with The Family as Tony D’Angelo and Stacks retained their titles against Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid of The Dyad. The leader of Schism, Joe Gacy, brought a host of followers to ringside, but their presence ended up becoming a hindrance as when Ivy Nile arrived, their attention from the match got diverted. As Nile stood at ringside yelling at Schism, two masked followers jumped the barricade and attacked The Dyad, allowing Tony D to hit a modified uranage to pick up the win.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Blair Davenport def. Dana Brooke The following is courtesy of wwe.
Match #1: Nxt Tag Team Championships – Tony D’Angelo & Stacks def. The Dyad The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Nxt Tag Team Titles remain with The Family as Tony D’Angelo and Stacks retained their titles against Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid of The Dyad. The leader of Schism, Joe Gacy, brought a host of followers to ringside, but their presence ended up becoming a hindrance as when Ivy Nile arrived, their attention from the match got diverted. As Nile stood at ringside yelling at Schism, two masked followers jumped the barricade and attacked The Dyad, allowing Tony D to hit a modified uranage to pick up the win.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Blair Davenport def. Dana Brooke The following is courtesy of wwe.
- 8/17/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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: Mustafa Ali def. Axiom The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Mustafa Ali sent a message to the Nxt locker room with a decisive victory over the high-flying Axiom to kick-off Nxt. Scrypts appeared at ringside during the match alongside Bronco Nima and Lucien Price, but swiftly left after attempting to intimidate Scrypts former partner. Both Superstars were perched on the top rope and seemingly instinctively, Ali grabbed Axiom’s mask and nearly ripped it off, allowing him time to shove Axiom off the top rope and hit the 450 Splash for the win
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Blair Davenport def. Kelani Jordan The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Despite the fight shown by Kelani Jordan, Blair Davenport got back...
Match #1: Mustafa Ali def. Axiom The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Mustafa Ali sent a message to the Nxt locker room with a decisive victory over the high-flying Axiom to kick-off Nxt. Scrypts appeared at ringside during the match alongside Bronco Nima and Lucien Price, but swiftly left after attempting to intimidate Scrypts former partner. Both Superstars were perched on the top rope and seemingly instinctively, Ali grabbed Axiom’s mask and nearly ripped it off, allowing him time to shove Axiom off the top rope and hit the 450 Splash for the win
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Blair Davenport def. Kelani Jordan The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Despite the fight shown by Kelani Jordan, Blair Davenport got back...
- 8/10/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly, on a show that has gone viral from a Baron Corbin(!) promo this week! Let’s get straight into it and see what went down…
Match #1: Blair Davenport def. Roxanne Perez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The reign of terror from Blair Davenport will continue as she defeated former Nxt Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez convincingly. The tenacity and ferociousness of Davenport were evident as the British Superstar tossed Perez around the ring, but Perez did manage to counter a superplex into a crossbody. Perez continued to fight back, but her attempt to take out Davenport on the outside backfired as she was sent face-first into the steel ring steps. That spelled the beginning of the end as moments later Davenport was able to hit Perez with a pair of crushing knee strikes that ended the match.
Match #1: Blair Davenport def. Roxanne Perez The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The reign of terror from Blair Davenport will continue as she defeated former Nxt Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez convincingly. The tenacity and ferociousness of Davenport were evident as the British Superstar tossed Perez around the ring, but Perez did manage to counter a superplex into a crossbody. Perez continued to fight back, but her attempt to take out Davenport on the outside backfired as she was sent face-first into the steel ring steps. That spelled the beginning of the end as moments later Davenport was able to hit Perez with a pair of crushing knee strikes that ended the match.
- 7/6/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what happened this week…
Match #1: North American Championship – Wes Lee def. Tyler Bate The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Nxt North American Championship is staying with Wes Lee, but not after some shenanigans involving special guest referee Mustafa Ali. Lee and Bate squared off in the spirit of competition as both Superstars have been allies to one another in recent months, but it began to turn when neither of them could trust the actions of Ali who began conducting both quick and slow counts. Bate came close on several occasions to winning the title, but Lee’s championship mettle was too great as a well-timed and well-placed Kardiak Kick ended the contest and allowed the champion to retain.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Malik Blade & Edris Enofé def.
Match #1: North American Championship – Wes Lee def. Tyler Bate The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Nxt North American Championship is staying with Wes Lee, but not after some shenanigans involving special guest referee Mustafa Ali. Lee and Bate squared off in the spirit of competition as both Superstars have been allies to one another in recent months, but it began to turn when neither of them could trust the actions of Ali who began conducting both quick and slow counts. Bate came close on several occasions to winning the title, but Lee’s championship mettle was too great as a well-timed and well-placed Kardiak Kick ended the contest and allowed the champion to retain.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Malik Blade & Edris Enofé def.
- 6/21/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what happened this week…
Match #1: Wes Lee, Tyler Bate & Mustafa Ali def. Schism The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The mystifying Schism was no match for the combined forces of Mustafa Ali, Tyler Bate, and the Nxt North American Champion, Wes Lee. The camaraderie of Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, & Jagger Reid was on point to begin the match as they flexed their collective muscles to keep their opponents down and off-balance. The action broke down and it caused the official to miss Bate tagging into the match, but Gacy’s pinfall on Lee was broken up by a second official recognizing the error. Lee, Bate, and Ali used the confusion to their advantage and defeated Schism to put this terrible ordeal behind them.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Thea Hail def.
Match #1: Wes Lee, Tyler Bate & Mustafa Ali def. Schism The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The mystifying Schism was no match for the combined forces of Mustafa Ali, Tyler Bate, and the Nxt North American Champion, Wes Lee. The camaraderie of Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, & Jagger Reid was on point to begin the match as they flexed their collective muscles to keep their opponents down and off-balance. The action broke down and it caused the official to miss Bate tagging into the match, but Gacy’s pinfall on Lee was broken up by a second official recognizing the error. Lee, Bate, and Ali used the confusion to their advantage and defeated Schism to put this terrible ordeal behind them.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5 Match #2: Thea Hail def.
- 6/15/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what happened this week following the events of Battleground…
Match #1: Weaponized Steel Cage Match – Gigi Dolin def. Jacy Jayne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Gigi Dolin exorcised the demon that is Jacy Jayne as she defeated her tag team partner inside a Weaponized Steel Cage Match. Before the match could even begin, Jayne attacked Dolin and brutalized her on the outside before tossing her into the ring through the open door. The two former members of Toxic Attraction used a bevy of dangerous weapons including belts, chains, thorn-wrapped bats, trash cans, and even the cage itself. After Jayne set up a table, the two Superstars scaled the cage and found themselves precariously placed high above the ring. Suddenly, Dolin found her footing and launched Jayne through the...
Match #1: Weaponized Steel Cage Match – Gigi Dolin def. Jacy Jayne The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Gigi Dolin exorcised the demon that is Jacy Jayne as she defeated her tag team partner inside a Weaponized Steel Cage Match. Before the match could even begin, Jayne attacked Dolin and brutalized her on the outside before tossing her into the ring through the open door. The two former members of Toxic Attraction used a bevy of dangerous weapons including belts, chains, thorn-wrapped bats, trash cans, and even the cage itself. After Jayne set up a table, the two Superstars scaled the cage and found themselves precariously placed high above the ring. Suddenly, Dolin found her footing and launched Jayne through the...
- 6/1/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to the results and review of this past weekend’s Nxt: Battleground pay-per-view, which continues the “Battleground” branding from the main roster, where the PPV started Ten years ago! Let’s see what went down…
Match #1: Nxt North American Championship – Wes Lee def. Tyler Bate and Joe Gacy The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Wes Lee walked out of Nxt Battleground with his historic Nxt North American Championship reign still intact as he knocked off both Tyler Bate and Joe Gacy in Triple Threat action. The champion and Bate have been allies in recent weeks, but Bate’s desire to be champion has soured the friendship and forced the two to come to blows with the villainous Gacy watching in the shadows. The two Superstars put their differences aside to begin the match to neutralize the leader of Schism, much to Gacy and Ava’s dismay. All...
Match #1: Nxt North American Championship – Wes Lee def. Tyler Bate and Joe Gacy The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Wes Lee walked out of Nxt Battleground with his historic Nxt North American Championship reign still intact as he knocked off both Tyler Bate and Joe Gacy in Triple Threat action. The champion and Bate have been allies in recent weeks, but Bate’s desire to be champion has soured the friendship and forced the two to come to blows with the villainous Gacy watching in the shadows. The two Superstars put their differences aside to begin the match to neutralize the leader of Schism, much to Gacy and Ava’s dismay. All...
- 5/30/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what happened this week…
Match #1: Nxt Women’s Championship Tournament – Lyra Valkyria def. Cora Jade The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Generation of Jade will have to wait as Lyra Valkyria punched her ticket to the Finals of the Nxt Women’s Championship Tournament at Nxt Battleground. Jade seemingly had Valkyria right where she wanted her, but the Irish Superstar countered at the last second and hit a crushing roundhouse kick to stun her opponent and send her to Nxt Battleground.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Dabba-Kato def. Axiom The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Axiom prides himself on being a superhero but he seems to have found his kryptonite as the massive Dabba-Kato absolutely destroyed him in singles competition. Dabba-Kato barely broke a sweat...
Match #1: Nxt Women’s Championship Tournament – Lyra Valkyria def. Cora Jade The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Generation of Jade will have to wait as Lyra Valkyria punched her ticket to the Finals of the Nxt Women’s Championship Tournament at Nxt Battleground. Jade seemingly had Valkyria right where she wanted her, but the Irish Superstar countered at the last second and hit a crushing roundhouse kick to stun her opponent and send her to Nxt Battleground.
My Score: 2 out of 5 Match #2: Dabba-Kato def. Axiom The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Axiom prides himself on being a superhero but he seems to have found his kryptonite as the massive Dabba-Kato absolutely destroyed him in singles competition. Dabba-Kato barely broke a sweat...
- 5/25/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what happened this week…
Match #1: Nxt Women’s Championship Tournament – Cora Jade def. Fallon Henley The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Generation of Jade is one step closer to a reality as Cora Jade punched her ticket to the semi finals of the Nxt Women’s Championship Tournament with a win over Fallon Henley. The matchup was hotly contested as both Superstars looked to prove themselves worthy, but a crafty game plan by Jade proved to be the difference. Nxt’s Resident Mean Girl made it a point to attack Henley’s knees, and it ended up paying off. As the match continued after back and forth action, Henley nearly had Jade beaten, but her knee was too compromised to make the cover in time. Before she could put Jade away,...
Match #1: Nxt Women’s Championship Tournament – Cora Jade def. Fallon Henley The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Generation of Jade is one step closer to a reality as Cora Jade punched her ticket to the semi finals of the Nxt Women’s Championship Tournament with a win over Fallon Henley. The matchup was hotly contested as both Superstars looked to prove themselves worthy, but a crafty game plan by Jade proved to be the difference. Nxt’s Resident Mean Girl made it a point to attack Henley’s knees, and it ended up paying off. As the match continued after back and forth action, Henley nearly had Jade beaten, but her knee was too compromised to make the cover in time. Before she could put Jade away,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what happened this week…
Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Gigi Dolin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Nxt Women’s Championship kicked off in epic fashion as Tiffany Stratton became the first Superstar to punch their ticket to the semi-finals after an incredible match against Gigi Dolin. Dolin was still harboring some effects from the beatdown Jacy Jayne laid upon her last week, but she persevered despite having a compromised shoulder. In a savvy move, Stratton targeted that shoulder throughout the match, using it to neutralize Dolin every single time she gained some momentum. By the end of the match, Dolin’s shoulder couldn’t hold up as Stratton hit her signature rolling fireman’s carry and then finished the bout with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to advance.
Match #1: Tiffany Stratton def. Gigi Dolin The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Nxt Women’s Championship kicked off in epic fashion as Tiffany Stratton became the first Superstar to punch their ticket to the semi-finals after an incredible match against Gigi Dolin. Dolin was still harboring some effects from the beatdown Jacy Jayne laid upon her last week, but she persevered despite having a compromised shoulder. In a savvy move, Stratton targeted that shoulder throughout the match, using it to neutralize Dolin every single time she gained some momentum. By the end of the match, Dolin’s shoulder couldn’t hold up as Stratton hit her signature rolling fireman’s carry and then finished the bout with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to advance.
- 5/11/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what happened this week – on an episode that the WWE Draft has apparently Already had an impact on!
Match #1: Nxt North American Championship – Wes Lee def. Drew Gulak The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The addition of Tyler Bate in his corner proved to be a smart decision as Wes Lee extinguished the threat of Drew Gulak & Charlie Dempsey en route to retaining the Nxt North American Championship. The contrast of styles was evident as the high-flying Lee countered the mat technician Gulak as did Gulak to him, making for a thrilling match with innovative moves. Dempsey managed to attack Lee when the referee had his back turned, but Bate hit a corkscrew elbow from off of the steel steps and neutralized the threat. That boost allowed Lee...
Match #1: Nxt North American Championship – Wes Lee def. Drew Gulak The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The addition of Tyler Bate in his corner proved to be a smart decision as Wes Lee extinguished the threat of Drew Gulak & Charlie Dempsey en route to retaining the Nxt North American Championship. The contrast of styles was evident as the high-flying Lee countered the mat technician Gulak as did Gulak to him, making for a thrilling match with innovative moves. Dempsey managed to attack Lee when the referee had his back turned, but Bate hit a corkscrew elbow from off of the steel steps and neutralized the threat. That boost allowed Lee...
- 5/3/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this review of Nxt: Stand and Deliver, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into the review and see what happened this week on Nxt pay-per-view which takes place as part of the WWE’s massive Wrestlemania weekend continues…
Match #1: Chase University & Tyler Bate def. Schism The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
On the Nxt Stand & Deliver Kickoff, Tyler Bate joined forces with Chase U’s Andre Chase, Duke Hudson and Thea Hail to battle Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid and the mysterious Ava of Schism in a turbulent Eight-Person Tag Team Match to decide who would have control of the university. Throughout the furious back-and-forth matchup, Hudson was noticeably bothered by not being utilized enough by his teammates. This finally came to a head when the rest of Chase U was down and Hudson looked as if he had sold out his Chase...
Match #1: Chase University & Tyler Bate def. Schism The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
On the Nxt Stand & Deliver Kickoff, Tyler Bate joined forces with Chase U’s Andre Chase, Duke Hudson and Thea Hail to battle Joe Gacy, Rip Fowler, Jagger Reid and the mysterious Ava of Schism in a turbulent Eight-Person Tag Team Match to decide who would have control of the university. Throughout the furious back-and-forth matchup, Hudson was noticeably bothered by not being utilized enough by his teammates. This finally came to a head when the rest of Chase U was down and Hudson looked as if he had sold out his Chase...
- 4/4/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into the review and see what happened this week as the road to Nxt: Stand and Deliver continues…
Match #1: Battle Royal – Winner: Axoim The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The coveted fifth and final spot in the North American Championship Fatal 5-Way was decided in a Battle Royal and when the dust settled, Axiom became the last Superstar standing. The field featured some of Nxt’s greatest Superstars, including the likes of Axiom, Dijak, Jinder Mahal, Apollo Crews, and Dabba-Kato. After Crews and Mahal were eliminated, Axiom, Nathan Frazer, and Charlie Dempsey teamed up to eliminate the gargantuan Dabba-Kato, leaving them as the final three competitors. Axiom managed to outsmart Dempsey and eliminate him, leaving the masked Superstar and Frazer as the final two. The two high-flyers proceeded to move about the ring in impressive fashion,...
Match #1: Battle Royal – Winner: Axoim The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The coveted fifth and final spot in the North American Championship Fatal 5-Way was decided in a Battle Royal and when the dust settled, Axiom became the last Superstar standing. The field featured some of Nxt’s greatest Superstars, including the likes of Axiom, Dijak, Jinder Mahal, Apollo Crews, and Dabba-Kato. After Crews and Mahal were eliminated, Axiom, Nathan Frazer, and Charlie Dempsey teamed up to eliminate the gargantuan Dabba-Kato, leaving them as the final three competitors. Axiom managed to outsmart Dempsey and eliminate him, leaving the masked Superstar and Frazer as the final two. The two high-flyers proceeded to move about the ring in impressive fashion,...
- 3/30/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into the review and see what happened this week…
Match #1: Nxt North American Championship – Wes Lee def. Nathan Frazer The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Nxt North American Champion decided to hold another Open Challenge for his title and it was nothing but pure chaos as a group of Superstars brawled at ringside until Nathan Frazer stepped up and answered it. The two men battled evenly before finding themselves precariously placed on the top rope and it was the challenger that delivered the big blow as Frazer nailed Lee with a superplex and rolled through into a twisting neckbreaker. Frazer risked it all by going for a splash to the outside, but Lee countered and the challenger fell face first onto the announce table. Lee managed to toss Frazer into the...
Match #1: Nxt North American Championship – Wes Lee def. Nathan Frazer The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The Nxt North American Champion decided to hold another Open Challenge for his title and it was nothing but pure chaos as a group of Superstars brawled at ringside until Nathan Frazer stepped up and answered it. The two men battled evenly before finding themselves precariously placed on the top rope and it was the challenger that delivered the big blow as Frazer nailed Lee with a superplex and rolled through into a twisting neckbreaker. Frazer risked it all by going for a splash to the outside, but Lee countered and the challenger fell face first onto the announce table. Lee managed to toss Frazer into the...
- 3/2/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into the review and see what happened this week…
Match #1: Tyler Bate def. Grayson Waller The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Grayson Waller was out to prove something after losing to Bron Breakker at Nxt Vengeance Day, but he couldn’t quite overcome the Big Strong Boi. Both men were evenly matched with Bate using his innovative offense to keep the wily Waller off-balance. Still clearly focused on his backstage issues with Shawn Michaels, Waller tried mocking the Heartbreak Kid, but it backfired and nearly cost him the match. The action continued at a frenzied pace, but Waller’s attempt to use the ropes as leverage during a pin was spotted by the referee, and the momentary lapse in judgment allowed Bate to reverse it into the winning pin.
My Score: 3 out...
Match #1: Tyler Bate def. Grayson Waller The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Grayson Waller was out to prove something after losing to Bron Breakker at Nxt Vengeance Day, but he couldn’t quite overcome the Big Strong Boi. Both men were evenly matched with Bate using his innovative offense to keep the wily Waller off-balance. Still clearly focused on his backstage issues with Shawn Michaels, Waller tried mocking the Heartbreak Kid, but it backfired and nearly cost him the match. The action continued at a frenzied pace, but Waller’s attempt to use the ropes as leverage during a pin was spotted by the referee, and the momentary lapse in judgment allowed Bate to reverse it into the winning pin.
My Score: 3 out...
- 2/16/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. This week’s episode continues the build towards Nxt Vengeance Day, so let’s get into the review and see what happened…
Match #1: Indus Sher def. The Creed Brothers The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The monstrous pair of Indus Sher is now even more powerful with the Modern Day Maharaja at their side and their matchup with The Creed Brothers proved it. Julius couldn’t get anything going as the immensely powerful Indus Sher threw him around the ring with ease. But the Creeds wouldn’t go away quietly as Brutus mounted a comeback on behalf of his team, but a distraction by Jinder Mahal caused Julius to become distracted and accidentally knock Ivy Nile off the apron. Indus Sher took advantage of the mayhem as a chokeslam from Sanga put away Julius Creed and...
Match #1: Indus Sher def. The Creed Brothers The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
The monstrous pair of Indus Sher is now even more powerful with the Modern Day Maharaja at their side and their matchup with The Creed Brothers proved it. Julius couldn’t get anything going as the immensely powerful Indus Sher threw him around the ring with ease. But the Creeds wouldn’t go away quietly as Brutus mounted a comeback on behalf of his team, but a distraction by Jinder Mahal caused Julius to become distracted and accidentally knock Ivy Nile off the apron. Indus Sher took advantage of the mayhem as a chokeslam from Sanga put away Julius Creed and...
- 2/2/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt, right here on Nerdly. This is the follow-up to last week’s New Year’s Evil special, so let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Apollo Crews & Axiom def. Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Four of Nxt’s most athletic and dynamic Superstars faced off as Apollo Crews & Axiom joined forces to take on the team of Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams. Each Superstar showed off their scintillating offense with a number of acrobatic aerial moves and tandem offense on full display. Hayes had Crews down in the middle of the ring but as he went for Nothing But Net, but Crews countered it into a pinfall and earned the stunning win for his team.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Sol Ruca def. Alba Fyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
As one of...
Match #1: Apollo Crews & Axiom def. Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
Four of Nxt’s most athletic and dynamic Superstars faced off as Apollo Crews & Axiom joined forces to take on the team of Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams. Each Superstar showed off their scintillating offense with a number of acrobatic aerial moves and tandem offense on full display. Hayes had Crews down in the middle of the ring but as he went for Nothing But Net, but Crews countered it into a pinfall and earned the stunning win for his team.
My Score: 3 out of 5 Match #2: Sol Ruca def. Alba Fyre The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
As one of...
- 1/19/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to this week’s review of Nxt 2.0, As I’ve said regarding Raw and Smackdown, we’re not going to see big changes to WWE’s developmental show yet; but the most interesting brand that Could see big changes is Nxt… Changes that are seemingly in Full Effect this week, with unification matches announced left and right! Anyway, let’s get into the review.
Match #1: Gallus def. Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen (Count-Out) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
A focused Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen stood toe-to-toe with the destructive Gallus. The four bruisers traded blows in a slugfest as Wolfgang & Mark Coffey looked to establish their dominance. After a vicious knee by Wolfgang, Gallus isolated and pummeled Brooks Jensen until Josh Briggs tagged in to clear house with a series of right hands. Just as Briggs started to roll, Lash Legend stormed down to the ring to...
Match #1: Gallus def. Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen (Count-Out) The following is courtesy of wwe.com:
A focused Josh Briggs & Brooks Jensen stood toe-to-toe with the destructive Gallus. The four bruisers traded blows in a slugfest as Wolfgang & Mark Coffey looked to establish their dominance. After a vicious knee by Wolfgang, Gallus isolated and pummeled Brooks Jensen until Josh Briggs tagged in to clear house with a series of right hands. Just as Briggs started to roll, Lash Legend stormed down to the ring to...
- 8/25/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Nxt: Takeover: Chicago will air this Saturday on the WWE Network for the first time outside of their quarterly, big four schedule. (The big four I reference of course being the WWE events Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania, Summerslam, and Survivor Series.) Taking place at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, the show features the best and brightest of the WWE Nxt brand. Since the Nxt brand has consistently put on some of the best shows of the year for the WWE, I thought we'd take a few minutes to go through the card for the show while I offer some predictions on who may win.
Roderick Strong vs Eric Young
Roderick Strong has been on one heck of a roll as of late. He's still pretty young despite his years in Ring of Honor and other organizations. The WWE has a blue chipper on their hands with Roddy and I think...
Roderick Strong vs Eric Young
Roderick Strong has been on one heck of a roll as of late. He's still pretty young despite his years in Ring of Honor and other organizations. The WWE has a blue chipper on their hands with Roddy and I think...
- 5/20/2017
- by Tim Jousma
- LRMonline.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.