Welcome to the most recent version of our weekly WWE NXT hits and misses collection.
Final evening’s episode featured some cool in-ring motion. NXT’s partnership with TNA continued as nicely on the street to The Nice American Bash.
Right here’s what went down on 7/23 NXT.
Hit – Josh Briggs vs. Brooks Jensen
Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen have been the opening match for this week’s WWE NXT. The previous tag workforce companions took on one another in a No DQ match. Briggs acquired the match underneath management till Shawn Spears confirmed as much as trigger a distraction. Jensen picked up the win with a DDT on a metal chair. He then aligned himself with Spears.
NXT is aware of tips on how to do gimmick matches. Jensen attacking Briggs whereas he was making his entrance was the proper begin to the match. The desk spot was cool. Each males brutalized one another with kendo sticks and metal steps. This new alliance between Spears and Jensen appears to be like promising.
Miss – Eddy Thorpe vs. Lexis King on WWE NXT
Eddy Thorpe and Lexis King labored the second match of the evening. Thorpe picked up the win in underneath three minutes. King delivered an affordable shot to Thorpe after the match. He then destroyed Thorpe’s arm together with his scepter.
A fast win for Thorpe that acquired overshadowed by King’s post-match assault on him. I actually hope the scepter angle isn’t accomplished to jot down off Thorpe attributable to some respectable harm. He got here again a number of weeks in the past.
Hit – Wren Sinclair will get her spot in NQCC
Wren Sinclair squared off in opposition to Brinley Reece in singles motion on WWE NXT. Charlie Dempsey, Myles Borne and Tavion Heights have been at ringside. Dempsey helped Wren decide up the win permitting her to grow to be the latest member of No Quarter Catch Crew within the course of.
The latest angle involving Wren and NQCC appears to be like fascinating. For these unware, Wren watched the group dump Damon Kemp. Kendal Grey tossed Borne like he was a toy. The look Dempsey had on his face realizing he simply helped Wren be a part of the group was priceless.
Miss – Pete Dunne assaults Trick Williams
Trick Williams was interrupted by Cedric Alexander in the course of the opening promo organising their match later for the evening. Williams picked up the win following a Trick Shot. After the match, Pete Dunne attacked Williams. The Bruiserweight had turned heel two weeks in the past on WWE RAW when he attacked Sheamus. The previous tag workforce companions will go one-on-one on the ultimate RAW earlier than SummerSlam 2024.
I don’t know if I wish to see a feud between Pete Dunne and Trick Williams on WWE NXT. They may’ve arrange a prolonged feud between Trick and Cedric as a result of the match that they had final evening was actually good. I suppose they needed to do one thing with Dunne now that Tyler Bate in on the shelf. All of the rant apart, no less than Shawn Michaels has maintained consistency by making Dunne a heel on the his present as nicely.
Hit – Six-man tag workforce match on WWE NXT
Je’Von Evans joined forces with Axiom and Nathan Frazer in opposition to The Rascalz in a six-man tag workforce match in the primary occasion. All six males showcased their good athleticism. The Rascalz labored like a well-oiled machine. After the match, each side confirmed respect to one another.
What a match! This NXT and TNA partnership gave us a PPV high quality outing on a weekly TV. Each man on this match-up confirmed up and confirmed out. I’m so blissful that Zachary Wentz is making essentially the most out of his second likelihood in WWE NXT.
Honorable Point out
- Joe Hendry acquired a video package deal on NXT this week. The promo featured tweets from Shawn Michaels and the WWE Universe. The Heartbreak Child even made a cameo throughout this week’s episode. Blissful belated birthday to the GOAT!
