WWE NXT Results 4/9/24
The WWE Performance Center
Winter Park, Florida
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Commentators: (Vic Joseph & Booker T)
Ring Announcer: Alicia Taylor
Transcription by Josh Lopez
Roxanne Perez, Lyra Valkyria, Tatum Paxley, and Natalya Segment
Roxanne Perez: Are you guys even surprised? Are you really surprised? What happened, shut up, because I don’t need your, you deserve it, okay? I needed that a year ago. What happened last Saturday at Stand & Deliver was justice. Justice for the woman who went over a year without her title, my title. The culmination of a journey that I was forced to take against my will. But now all is right with the world. And Lyra, you know as well as I do, because of your desire to be an honorable champion, that your arm wasn’t one hundred percent. But you know what? I saw that arm, I saw your poor little arm wrapped up, and I used that as a target. And I didn’t care if I broke your arm. I’ll keep talking because I’m the champion, okay? So, you guys shut the hell up. Lyra, you like to call yourself an honorable champion. You say honorable, I say stupid, pathetic, embarrassing even, because regardless of the way I did it, I’m standing here as your two-time NXT Women’s Champion. And now there’s nothing that anybody can do to take this title away from me, because now everything is on my terms. And I dare anyone to tell me otherwise. And honestly the next time that I get this title taken from me, is when I give it up, because I’ll be going to Raw or SmackDown in the draft. So, enjoy seeing this while you can.
Lyra Valkyria: Wow, is this what we’re in store for? You have been champion for two days, two days, and you’re packing your bags? What, you’re too good for NXT now? Stay on Raw, go to SmackDown, but the NXT Women’s Championship stays here with me, because I want my championship rematch, and I want it tonight.
Roxanne Perez: Come on, Lyra, you’re not even medically cleared. Your arm is hanging on by a thread. Do you really want to waste your championship rematch tonight against me?
Tatum Paxley: Lyra, might not be ready, but I am.
Lyra Valkyria: Tatum, look, I love that you stick up for me, okay? I love that you stick up for me, but I’m sorry for what I said after the match, I was just angry, okay? I’m good now. I can do this. I can do it.
Tatum Paxley: But are you?
Paxley throws Valkyria shoulder first into the steel ring steps. Valkyria was brought to the back by the referees.
Roxanne Perez: Well, I guess you guys won’t be seeing a championship match tonight. Sorry not sorry.
Natalya: Oh, Roxy, you are adorable. You’re not going to leave, are you? Because I think these people here tonight want a championship match. And don’t think that I’ve forgotten how rude you have been to me. I have forgotten more about professional wrestling than you’re ever going to learn, Roxy. But there is one championship that I never won in WWE, and it’s the NXT Women’s Championship. So, I think tonight we do The Boat vs. The Prodigy for The NXT Women’s Championship.
Roxanne Perez: Natty, I don’t think so, hard pass. This is my show, my NXT, and my title. So, you don’t get a title match tonight, but thanks for coming.
AVA: Oh, I’m sorry, Roxanne, but that’s not actually how it’s going to work. Because if this past weekend has shown us anything, it’s that we are undoubtedly in a new era. And it is the first show after Stand & Deliver, so tonight it might be Roxanne Perez versus Natty for the Women’s Championship, but now that I think about it, it absolutely will be Roxanne Perez versus Natty for the NXT Women’s Championship.
Natalya avoids a punch from Perez. Natalya goes for The Sharpshooter, but Perez scurries to the outside to close the segment.
– Kelly Kincaid had a backstage interview with Axiom and Nathan Frazer. Tonight is a rematch from Stand & Deliver. Nathan Frazer knows that this will be their last shot. This team was thrown together because of their friendship. Axiom knows that they belong on the top of the tag team division. Frazer says that if they can’t get the job done, they have to go their separate ways.
– Fallon Henley and Kelani Jordan paid a visit to Chase University. They both received certificates for helping out Thea Hail. Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx interrupt the presentation. Jacy is not here to fight. She’s been doing some thinking, and she wanted to ask Andre Chase a question. Will he tell Thea the real reason why Jacy had to bail out Chase U in the first place? Considering it was all her fault. Andre tells Jacy to leave. Jacy says that Andre placed a big bet during Thea’s title match at The Great American Bash. And instead of watching Thea suffer, he decided to throw in the towel. Isn’t it ironic that Thea ended up being the problem? Andre admits that he placed as a wager and he apologizes for that. When it comes to the University or Thea Hail, Andre Chase will always bet on Thea Hail. Thea storms out of the classroom in anger.
First Match: Fallon Henley & Kelani Jordan vs. Kiana James & Izzi Dame
Jordan dropkicks James before the bell rings. Dame rocks Henley with a forearm smash. Double Shoulder Tackle to Dame. James drives her knee into the midsection of Jordan. James applies a side headlock. Jordan whips James across the ring. James lunges over Jordan. Jordan with a drop toe hold. Jordan applies a front face lock. James sends Jordan to the corner. Jordan with a Headscissors Takeover. James tags in Dame. Jordan ducks a clothesline from Dame. Dame blocks The O’Connor Roll. Dame drops Jordan with a shoulder tackle. Dame goes for a Front Suplex, but Jordan counters with The Sleeper Hold. Henley tags herself in. Double Wrist Lock. Double Irish Whip. Dame runs through the double clothesline. Dame kicks Jordan in the gut. Dame with a big right hand to Henley. Henley responds with a forearm smash. Henley blocks a boot from James. Henley with The Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Henley tags in Jordan.
Flying Forearm/Stinger Splash Combination. Dosey Do Routine. Assisted Lou Thez Press to Dame. Henley dumps James out of the ring. Henley with The Baseball Slide Dropkick. Jordan with a Twisting Pescado. Jordan rolls Dame back into the ring. Jordan with a Diving Crossbody Splash for a two count. Jordan knocks James off the ring apron. Dame attacks Jordan from behind. Dame dumps Jordan ribs first on the top rope. Dame with clubbing blows to Jordan’s back. Dame tags in James. James repeatedly stomps on Jordan’s chest. James with a BackBreaker for a two count. James taunts Henley. James kicks Jordan in the ribs. James tags in Dame. Forearm Exchange. Dame drives her knee into the midsection of Jordan. Dame with a Big Biel Throw. Dame with The Sliding Elbow Drop for a two count. Dame repeatedly drives Jordan face first into the canvas.
Dame tags in James. James kicks Jordan in the gut. Jordan with heavy bodyshots. James blocks a boot from Jordan. Tip Up by James. James is putting the boots to Jordan. James with The Corner Spear. James tags in Dame. Dame with The Flapjack for a two count. Dame applies The Abdominal Stretch. Jordan reverses the hold. Dame with a Hip Toss. Dame goes for an Elbow Drop, but Jordan ducks out of the way. Dame blocks The Sunset Flip. Dame tags in James. James is going to the well with these repeated foot stomps. James bodyslams Jordan for a two count. James goes for a Tip Up, but Jordan lands back on her feet. Jordan rolls under a clothesline from James. Jordan tags in Henley. Henley with two clotheslines. Henley delivers her combination offense. Henley sweeps out the legs of Dame. Henley with a Leg Lariat. Henley with a Flying Flatliner. Henley kicks James in the face. Henley with The Tornado Suplex for a two count. Jordan tees off on Dame. Dame blocks The Swinging DDT. Dame dumps Jordan chest first into the canvas. Dame nails Henley with The Big Boot. James connects with The 401K to pickup the victory.
Winner: Kiana James & Izzi Dame via Pinfall
– Je’Von Evans Vignette.
– Damon Kemp asks Charlie Dempsey to talk about his experience at Bloodsport. Dempsey says that the black eye he received didn’t stop him from winning. It doesn’t matter the promotion, The NQCC have a very high standard to adhere to. The Family interrupts the conversation. The DON is not here tonight. Stacks says that The NQCC are unwilling to do the dirty work. Dempsey tells Stacks to watch his mouth. Rizzo says that they can handle their issues in the ring later on tonight.
Second Match: Je’Von Evans vs. Scrypts w/OTM
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Scrypts with a side headlock takeover. Evans drops down on the canvas. Evans does a handstand routine. Evans leapfrog over Scrypts. Standing Switch Exchange. Scrypts kicks Evans across the ring. Evans rolls Scrypts over for a one count. Swing and Miss Exchange. Evans with a Slingshot Hurricanrana. Evans dropkicks Scrypts for a one count. Evans with a knife edge chop. Scrypts knocks Evans off the middle turnbuckle. Scrypts is putting the boots to Evans in the corner. Scrypts uses the middle rope which forces the break. Scrypts delivers his combination offense. Scrypts pulls Evans down to the mat. Scrypts with The Standing Shooting Star Press for a two count. Scrypts with hammer elbows. Scrypts applies a top wrist lock. Scrypts kicks Evans in the gut. Scrypts sends Evans face first into the canvas. Scrypts whips Evans across the ring.
Scrypts scores the elbow knockdown for a two count. Scrypts slams Evans head on the top turnbuckle pad. Scrypts punches Evans in the ribs. Scrypts repeatedly stomps on Evans chest. Evans fights from underneath. Scrypts with a toe kick. Scrypts toys around with Evans. Evans with a double leg takedown. Evans transitions into a ground and pound attack. Evans scores two forearm knockdowns. Scrypts rolls under a clothesline from Evans. Evans drops Scrypts with a Rebound Enzuigiri. Evans hits The Springboard Cutter for a two count. Scrypts launches Evans over the top rope. Evans with a straight right hand. Evans with The Springboard Clothesline. OTM pulls Scrypts out of the ring. Evans delivers The Get Bouncy. Scrypts showcases his athleticism. Evans kicks Scrypts in the face. Scrypts SuperKicks Evans. Evans with a Superman Forearm. Scrypts with a Release German Suplex. Scrypts goes for The MoonSault, but Evans ducks out of the way. Evans with The Big Boot. Evans connects with The Double Jump Tornillo to pickup the victory.
Winner: Je’Von Evans via Pinfall
– Kelly Kincaid runs into Ridge Holland in the backstage area. She wants to know why he attacked Joe Gacy at the Stand & Deliver Kickoff Show, especially after last week when he announced he was taking time away from the ring? Ridge wants to apologize to Joe Gacy. Gacy says that it’s fine, I mean Ridge went from being a WWE Superstar to being on a pre-show panel, that’s got to mess with your head, right? Ridge tries to storm out of the Performance Center. The LWO tells Ridge that they’re not buying this apology tour. Ridge accidentally slams the door on Cruz Del Toro’s fingers as he was walking out of the building.
– Baron Corbin wants Bron Breakker to admit that The Wolf Dogs was a good thing for him. Breakker refuses to do that.
Third Match: Roxanne Perez (c) vs. Natalya For The WWE NXT Women’s Championship
Perez shoves Natalya after the bell rings. Natalya rolls Perez over for a one count. Side Headlock Takeover/Headscissors Escape Exchange. Perez applies a hammerlock. Natalya with a fireman’s carry takeover. Natalya applies an arm-bar. Perez tugs on Natalya’s hair. Perez backs Natalya into the ropes. The referee calls for a clean break. Palm Strike Exchange. Natalya with a running clothesline. Natalya poses for the crowd. Natalya rolls Perez back into the ring. Perez begs for mercy. Natalya helps Perez get back on her feet. Natalya blocks a boot from Perez. Natalya sends Perez face first into the canvas. Natalya runs over Perez’s back. Natalya with a low dropkick. Natalya goes for The Sharpshooter, but Perez retreats to the outside. Natalya with a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Natalya slams Perez’s head on the ring apron. Natalya is lighting up Perez’s chest. Natalya rolls Perez back into the ring.
Natalya with a Snap Vertical Suplex. Natalya kicks Perez in the back. Natalya with another Snap Vertical Suplex for a two count. Natalya slams Perez’s head on the announce table. Natalya and Perez are trading back and forth shots. Perez with an overhand chop. Natalya slams Perez’s head on three turnbuckle pads. Perez decks Natalya with a back elbow smash. Perez applies The Abdominal Stretch. Natalya with a Hip Toss. Natalya drives Perez face first into the canvas. Natalya applies The Romero Special. Natalya drops Perez with The Discus Lariat for a two count. Perez exits the ring. Perez drives Natalya back first into the steel ring steps. Perez with a Vertical Suplex on the floor. Perez dribbles Natalya’s head on the announce table. Perez hooks the outside leg for a two count. Perez puts her knee on the back of Natalya’s neck.
Perez kicks Natalya in the back for a two count. Perez applies a bodyscissors hold. Natalya is raining down haymakers. Perez transitions into The Guillotine Choke. Natalya with The Michinoku Driver. Natalya slaps Perez in the ribs. Natalya with a back elbow smash. Natalya ducks a clothesline from Perez. Natalya is throwing haymakers at Perez. Natalya ducks a clothesline from Perez. Natalya with a Release German Suplex for a two count. Perez sends Natalya to the corner. Natalya side steps Perez into the turnbuckles. Natalya goes for The Slingshot Atomic Drop, but Perez counters with a deep arm-drag. Natalya responds with The Discus Lariat for a two count. Perez escapes The Sharpshooter. Rollup Exchange. Natalya goes for The Sharpshooter, but Perez counters with The CrossFace. Natalya shifts her weight for a two count. Perez with a Spinning Back Kick. Perez goes for Pop Rocks, but Natalya counters with a double leg takedown. Natalya applies The Sharpshooter. Perez grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Natalya slaps Perez in the face. Lola Vice attacks Natalya behind the referee’s back. Perez connects with The Pop Rocks to pickup the victory.
Winner: Still WWE NXT Women’s Champion, Roxanne Perez via Pinfall
– Lola Vice gets into a backstage brawl with Natalya.
– Vic and Booker talk about the announcement of the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Championship.
– DIJAK confronts Meta Four about the parody they made about him at Stand & Deliver. Noam Dar tells DIJAK to focus on less ratio and more sunshine. DIJAK says that everybody gets one warning with him, Noam will not get another.
Fourth Match: The Family w/Adriana Rizzo vs. The No Quarter Catch Crew w/Charlie Dempsey
Luca Crusifino and Damon Kemp will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Kemp drop steps into a side headlock. Kemp with a fireman’s carry takeover. Kemp tags in Borne. Kemp whips Crusifino across the ring. Borne applies a waist lock. Borne with a waist lock takedown. Borne applies a front face lock. Crusifino with a Counter Vertical Suplex. Crusifino tags in Lorenzo. Lorenzo with a straight right hand. Lorenzo with Muay Thai Knee Strikes. Lorenzo whips Borne across the ring. Lorenzo with The Kitchen Sink. Lorenzo kicks Borne in the ribs. Lorenzo repeatedly stomps on Borne’s chest. Lorenzo tags in Crusifino. Crusifino with clubbing knee strikes. Crusifino with a short-arm clothesline. Crusifino tags in Lorenzo. Double Haymaker to Kemp. Stereo Corner Clotheslines. Lorenzo with a Running Cannonball Strike to Kemp. The referee is trying to get Crusifino out of the ring. Lorenzo goes for another Running Cannonball Strike, but Dempsey pulls Borne out of the ring.
Borne repeatedly stomps on Lorenzo’s chest. Borne with a straight right hand. Borne tags in Kemp. Kemp with a gut punch. Kemp repeatedly stomps on Lorenzo’s chest. Kemp punches Lorenzo. Kemp whips Lorenzo across the ring. Kemp with a BackBreaker. Kemp with The Dragon Sleeper Suplex. Kemp applies a front face lock. Borne tags himself in. Dropkick/German Suplex Combination for a two count. Borne with two haymakers. Borne whips Lorenzo into the turnbuckles. Lorenzo kicks Borne in the face. Lorenzo ducks a clothesline from Kemp. Lorenzo tags in Crusifino. Crusifino scores two forearm knockdowns. Crusifino with two clotheslines. Crusifino ducks a clothesline from Borne. Crusifino with a diving shoulder tackle. Crusifino turns a Hip Toss into a NeckBreaker to Kemp. Crusifino gets distracted by Dempsey. Crusifino with The O’Connor Roll for a two count. Borne sends Crusifino throat first into the middle rope. Borne with a Leaping NeckBreaker. Borne tags in Kemp. Crusifino shoves Kemp into Borne. Crusifino throws Dempsey into the ring. Lorenzo clotheslines Dempsey over the top rope. The Family connects with their CodeBreaker/Flapjack Combination to pickup the victory.
Winner: The Family via Pinfall
Oba Femi & Ivar Segment
Oba Femi: Somethings in life are just inevitable. Going into Stand & Deliver, I didn’t just believe, I knew that I was going to retain my North American Championship. And I knew that was going to be the genesis of my rule of this division. And I was glad to find out that I was proven correct. Nobody can deny the impressiveness of Josh Briggs and DIJAK, but that means my victory over those two titans established me at the top of the mountain that nobody can climb. 17,000 people witnessed my power. Every crushing blow, every earth-shattering slam. But the only thing I could think of was this very moment, in this ring, right now. After the fact, standing in front of you, still the North American Champion. And that is not going to change for a very longtime. And that is inevitable.
Ivar: Oba, Oba, Oba. I could tell by the look on your face, you didn’t foresee that I would be here tonight. The whole world is talking about your match from Saturday. And when I saw that match, when I saw that match, I loved the chaos. Three big men beating the hell out of each other. Desperately trying to win that championship. Oba, that is exactly the type of fight that I live for.
Oba Femi: Ivar, I know you didn’t travel all this way just to come out here, and exhaust me, and give me compliments. Tell me, what do you want?
Ivar: What do I want? Oba, man, when I watched your match, I felt a deep, deep jealousy. And not just for that championship around your shoulder, but because I wanted to be in the fight. Briggs and DIJAK threw everything they had at you. But you remained the unmovable object. But as I look at you now, I know that I’m the man that can chop you down, and I’m the man that can take that North American Championship.
Oba Femi: We shall see.
Ivar: Yeah, you’re right, we’ll see.
Oba HeadButts Ivar. Ivar cartwheels around Oba. Ivar with The Big Boot. Ivar with a Springboard Crossbody Block. Ivar poses with the NXT North American Title to close the segment.
Fifth Match: Jaida Parker w/OTM vs. Brinley Reece w/Malik Blade & Edris Enofe
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Parker backs Reece into the turnbuckles. Reece flexes her muscles. Parker applies a wrist lock. Reece reverses the hold. Parker with a right hand. Parker with a knife edge chop. Parker is lighting up Reece’s chest. Parker with a Springboard Banzai Drop. Parker talks smack to Reece. Parker has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Arm-Bar Exchange. Parker walks Reece into the turnbuckles. Parker buries her shoulder into the midsection of Reece. Reece reverses out of the irish whip from Parker. Parker decks Reece with a back elbow smash.
Parker drops Reece with The Blockbuster for a two count. Parker puts her knee on Reece’s back. Parker applies a rear chin lock. Parker transitions into a side headlock. Parker punches Reece in the back. Reece ducks a clothesline from Parker. Reece with two shoulder tackles. Reece bodyslams Parker. Reece with a Handstand Lariat for a two count. Forearm Exchange. Reece reverses out of the irish whip from Parker. Reece drops Parker with The SpineBuster for a two count. Parker fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Parker drives her knee into the midsection of Reece. Parker with a running forearm smash. Parker talks smack to Reece. Parker connects with The Hip Check to pickup the victory.
Winner: Jaida Parker via Pinfall
– Arianna Grace tells Sol Ruca that she was the best unkept secret of WrestleMania Weekend. Ruca is calling dibs on the NXT Women’s North American Championship. Lola Vice storms into the locker room. Vice says that she can beat Natalya or anyone in the locker room in a fair fight. Ruca tells Vice that she had it coming to her since she cost Natalya the NXT Women’s Championship. Vice reminds Ruca that a lot has changed since she’s been gone.
Sixth Match: The Wolf Dogs (c) vs. Axiom & Nathan Frazer For The WWE NXT Tag Team Championship
Bron Breakker and Axiom will start things off. Breakker with a waist lock takedown. Breakker applies a front face lock. Breakker grabs a side wrist lock. Breakker with a straight right hand. Breakker whips Axiom across the ring. Axiom with a deep arm-drag. Axiom with a Modified Enzuigiri. Axiom grabs a side headlock. Breakker reverses the hold. Axiom whips Breakker across the ring. Breakker ducks under two clotheslines from Axiom. Breakker with an Inside Out Lariat. Axiom tags in Frazer. Frazer runs around Breakker. Frazer applies a side headlock. Breakker whips Frazer across the ring. Frazer ducks under two clotheslines from Breakker. Frazer with a Leg Lariat. Breakker tags in Corbin. Frazer ducks a clothesline from Corbin. Frazer grabs a side headlock. Corbin goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Frazer lands back on his feet. Corbin with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex. Corbin howls for the crowd. Corbin goes for a Half Nelson BackBreaker, but Frazer counters with a deep arm-drag. Frazer tags in Axiom. Corbin with two haymakers. Corbin sends Frazer to the corner. Frazer dives over Corbin. Axiom with a Running Enzuigiri. Axiom dumps Breakker out of the ring.
Suicide Dive Party. Axiom with The Quebrada. Axiom and Frazer gangs up on Corbin. Axiom rolls Corbin back into the ring. Axiom applies a front face lock. Axiom transitions into a wrist lock. Axiom tags in Frazer. Frazer with a flying sledge. Frazer hammers down on the left shoulder of Corbin. Frazer tags in Axiom. Running Forearm Train. Axiom clotheslines the back of Corbin’s neck. Double SuperKick for a two count. Corbin reverses out of the irish whip from Axiom. Axiom side steps Corbin into the turnbuckles. Breakker tags himself in. Axiom with a forearm smash. Corbin throws Axiom into a Rebound German Suplex from Breakker. Breakker with a straight right hand. Breakker with clubbing shoulder blocks. Brakker whips Axiom across the ring. Breakker scores the elbow knockdown for a two count. Breakker starts doing push-ups. Breakker tags in Corbin. Corbin stomps on the midsection of Axiom. Corbin drives his knee into the midsection of Axiom. Corbin pie faces Axiom. Corbin tags in Breakker.
Breakker with a gut punch. Breakker applies a rear chin lock. Axiom with heavy bodyshots. Breakker answers with a knee lift. Breakker with a Snap Vertical Suplex. Breakker tags in Corbin. Breakker catapults Axiom into a Powerslam from Corbin for a two count. Corbin argues with the referee. Corbin rocks Axiom with a forearm smash. Corbin tags in Breakker. Breakker goes for The Assisted Powerslam, but Axiom lands back on his feet. Axiom is displaying his fighting spirit. Axiom tags in Frazer. Frazer with a Springboard Double Missile Dropkick. Frazer pops back on his feet. Frazer kicks Breakker in the face. Breakker catches Frazer in mid-air. Breakker goes for The Press Slam, but Axiom counters with The DDT. Axiom with The Frog Splash. Frazer with The Springboard 450 Splash. Axiom goes into the cover for a two count. Corbin applies The Dragon Sleeper. Breakker swats Axiom out of mid-air. Breakker with The Press Powerslam for a two count.
Breakker tags in Corbin. Corbin puts Axiom on his shoulders. Axiom with a Hurricanrana. Corbin collides into Breakker. Axiom tags in Frazer. Frazer dropkicks Breakker. Corbin drops Axiom with Deep Six. Corbin puts Frazer on his shoulders. The Wolf Dogs delivers The Steiner Special for a two count. Frazer with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Frazer dropkicks the left knee of Corbin. Frazer tags in Axiom. Axiom SuperKicks Corbin. Frazer goes for The Suicide Dive, but Corbin blocks it. Corbin sends Frazer crashing into the steel ring steps. Axiom with a Leaping Knee Strike to Breakker. Corbin responds with The Death Valley Driver. Corbin goes for The End Of Days, but Axiom lands back on his feet. Axiom nails Corbin with The Golden Ratio. Corbin with Two Inside Out Lariats. Frazer SuperKicks Corbin. Breakker with a Roll Through Pump Knee Strike. Breakker nearly spears Corbin. Axiom and Frazer dropkicks Breakker into Corbin. Axiom connects with The Golden Ratio. Axiom tags in Frazer. Frazer plants Corbin with The Phoenix Splash to pickup the victory. After the match, The Final Testament attacks Axiom and Frazer from behind. AOP delivers The Super Collider. AOP poses with the NXT Tag Team Titles.
Winner: New WWE NXT Tag Team Champions, Axiom & Nathan Frazer via Pinfall
– NXT Spring Breakin’ 2024 will take place on April 23rd and April 30th.
– Next week on NXT, Ridge Holland will battle Joaquin Wilde. Lola Vice faces Sol Ruca. Plus, Noam Dar collides with DIJAK.
Trick Williams, Ilja Dragunov, Carmelo Hayes Segment
Trick Williams: I love it. Hey, yo, check it out. We went to Philly, we stood, we delivered, we went to war. And hear me, NXT is hotter now than it’s ever been. It’s because of everybody here in this building, and I appreciate you all, for real. But don’t get it twisted, NXT is breaking records, we went to Philly, and we had over 16,000 in that building chanting. I know you’re feeling it, because I’m feeling it. NXT, we are marching into a new era. NXT, tell them what we’re going to do. I appreciate that but hear me out. You don’t see me here in this ring, you don’t see me in this position without one man, and that’s Carmelo Hayes. Listen to me, I may not agree with Carmelo Hayes, what he did, how he did, when he did it or whatever, but one thing remains, Carmelo Hayes is HIM.
And that’s why I had to the show the world, that’s why I had to show him exactly who Trick Williams is, let’s talk about it. Now, at WrestleMania, everybody saw Bayley get her title, everybody saw Cody Rhodes defeat Roman Reigns, and finish his story. Which leads me, it makes me think about it, what’s next in line for Trick Williams? What’s the next chapter for Trick Williams? And as I hop on that plane back to Orlando, I couldn’t help but smile. Because I know what’s next for Trick Williams, I think y’all know what’s next for Trick Williams. If I want to go the next level, if I want to be the man right here, I need to slay that mad dragon for the NXT Championship. So, Ilja, I know you’re back there in the back, I need you to come out here, and let’s talk about it.
Ilja Dragunov: Trick Williams, the main event of Stand & Deliver, I am so proud of the superstar that you have become. You have something that no one else in WWE possess, it’s that Trick Willy Charisma. You’re exactly what this brand needs, right?
Trick Williams: Woah, woah, woah, hold on now. I think what this brand needs is Trick Williams versus Ilja Dragunov for that championship right there, one more time.
Ilja Dragunov: Trick, you’re feeling it right now. You’re a fool of yourself, which you should be, you just got your revenge on Carmelo Hayes at NXT Stand & Deliver. And you’re feeling like you’re on top of the world right now. You are a leader of a hungry locker room, filled by young and hungry competitors. And I see it in your eyes, you want another shot at my championship. And my answer is no. Trick, you had your chance and you failed, and now it’s time that another superstar gets the opportunity where you failed at.
Trick Williams: Hold on, man, I know you’re the man here, you’ve been the champion in NXT for awhile, but who do I need to beat to get my opportunity? What gauntlet I need to go through so I can get my title shot? You need to understand, there’s nothing or no one that’s going to stop me from my shot at that championship.
Ilja Dragunov: Trick, persistence is a great attribute, it truly is, and I totally appreciate that. But I also know that you’re a risk taker, you bet on yourself. But here is the biggest risk that you will ever take.
Trick Williams: What’s it going to be? What’s the stakes? I want that championship.
Ilja Dragunov: You want a shot at my championship? You got your NXT Championship Match, in two weeks, at NXT Spring Breakin’. But, if you lose, when I beat you, you leave NXT.
Trick Williams: Ilja, if I can’t beat you, if I can’t slay the mad dragon for that championship, I don’t belong here in NXT. I accept your challenge at Spring Breakin’.
Ilja and Trick starts shaking hands. Carmelo Hayes shoves Trick into Ilja. Carmelo nails Trick with The First 48. Carmelo transitions into a ground and pound attack. Carmelo grabs the NXT Championship.
Carmelo Hayes: Hey, you ain’t going to make it to Spring Breakin’ because next week, I’m going to beat your ass in a Steel Cage, sucka.
Carmelo poses with the NXT Championship as the show goes off the air.
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