NXT took place in the Capital Wrestling Center in Orlando Florida. The show featured the in ring return of Karrion Kross, Rhea Ripley took on Toni Storm and Kyle O’Reilly went face to face with Pete Dunne for an opportunity to face Finn Balor for the NXT Championship at New Years Evil.
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Can the dynamic team of @LEONRUFF_ & @KUSHIDA_0904 derail the momentum of @JohnnyGargano & @austintheory1?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/xX9LJHVt37
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020
#TheWay prevails on #WWENXT.@JohnnyGargano @austintheory1 @CandiceLeRae @indi_hartwell pic.twitter.com/JYkzEwAVkT
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 17, 2020
Dexter Lumis was shown on a platform in the Center drawing and observing what was going on in the ring.
👀 👀 👀#WWENXT @DexterLumis pic.twitter.com/LMiSYI3MzT
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 17, 2020
Toni Storm in a video promo talking about their rivalry in NXT UK. She says that she doesn’t respect Rhea anymore and is going to end the rivalry on her terms.
Shotzi Blackheart was interviewed about her match against Indi Hartwell tonight. She said she is proud of what her team did at WarGames but her war against Candice is far from over. She said she will break her best friend like she broke Candice’s arm.
Ciampa grabbed a chair from ringside before his match with Tyler Rust and sat it down on the ramp.
Tommaso Ciampa Defeated Tyler Rust
What a matchup!
@NXTCiampa picks up the win over a VERY game @TylerRust_WWE on #WWENXT. pic.twitter.com/C7Ph1oEB8p
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 17, 2020
Timothy Thatcher tried going after Ciampa until officials held him back. Ciampa waved at him as he left.
Has @NXTCiampa gotten inside the head of Timothy Thatcher?#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/cpIz3VpbQ1
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020
The Grizzled Young Veterans talked about how a lot as changed since they have been gone but they are still the best tag team of this generation. They said they will soon be NXT’s #1.
A video package of Karrion Kross was shown with Kross saying that Doomsday is coming.
𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 is still coming.
⌛️ #WWENXT @WWEKarrionKross @Lady_Scarlett13 pic.twitter.com/pnWRHXwytL
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020
Malcolm Bivens was shown telling Tyler Rust that he is a star and Rust follows him to the back.
Killian Dain and Drake Maverick attacked Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch before the match between Dunne and O’Reilly. Breezango and Undisputed Era attacked them as well all the way backstage.
Before the instant classic encounter between @KORCombat & @PeteDunneYxB got underway on #WWENXT, another wild brawl broke out inside the Capitol Wrestling Center! pic.twitter.com/9RZ1v5xLr8
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020
Kyle O’Reilly Defeated Pete Dunne To Become The #1 Contender For The NXT Championship At New Years Evil
We're witnessing another #WWENXT classic as @KORCombat battles @PeteDunneYxB to see who will go on to challenge @FinnBalor for the #NXTTitle at #NXTNYE!#DunnevsOReilly pic.twitter.com/0Pc2fYY6j4
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020
WHAT. A. MATCH. 👏 👏 👏 👏@KORcombat is headed to #NXTNYE to battle @FinnBalor for the #NXTTitle! pic.twitter.com/lnDuNIvbF9
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020
Rhea Ripley was interviewed about her confrontation with Raquel Gonzalez last week. She said her and Raquel have a lot more history than people think. Rhea talked about Toni saying Toni is the same piece of trash she fought in NXT UK and she will finish her off tonight.
A video showed Xia Li crying as she is brutally kicking and punishing a bloodied Boa.
This punishment is becoming even MORE intense by the week!#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/1q342bn2nC
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020
Shotzi Blackheart Defeated Indi Hartwell By DQ
Indi Hartwell attacked Shotzi with the trophy that had her head on it.
#TheWay stands tall on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/s64T1ghSfM
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020
Karrion Kross Defeated Desmond Troy
Kross tells Damien Priest after the match that at New Years Evil, it is over for him.
𝑻𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑻𝒐𝒄𝒌.
𝑻𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑻𝒐𝒄𝒌.@WWEKarrionKross & @Lady_Scarlett13 just sent @ArcherofInfamy a chilling message for #NXTNYE!#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/hllnwNoq9v
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020
Isiah Swerve Scott was interviewed asking about why he didn’t shake hands with Jake Atlas last week. Scott said that he was frustrated and he will beat Atlas next week. Ever Rise went up to McKenzie after the interview saying they are still undefeated in the tag team division and that they rule.
Dexter Lumis revealed his drawing which says that he will be the host of New Years Evil on Jan. 6th.
Finn Balor was in a video promo saying that Kyle O’Reilly proved he can be in the main event but he will make sure it is the end.
Toni Storm Defeated Rhea Ripley
It's personal and it's intense between @RheaRipley_WWE & Toni Storm in your #WWENXT main event! pic.twitter.com/JtcAiCaN79
— WWE (@WWE) December 17, 2020
With an assist from @RaquelWWE, #ToniStorm is victorious on #WWENXT. pic.twitter.com/B6CTIkDzcE
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 17, 2020
This is FAR from over.#WWENXT @RheaRipley_WWE @RaquelWWE pic.twitter.com/GIkvWDB10Z
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 17, 2020
Overall Review: Another real solid show. I think it would’ve been better though if O’Reilly and Dunne main evented because there was more on the line than the Rhea and Toni match. Both of them were the best matches but I just think they should’ve switched it up. This show was mostly to build up for the New Years Evil show which I think they did a good job of making it into a big deal so that they can get the viewers. Some of the matches were really drawn out like the Tommaso match which shouldn’t have gone on longer than it did. Other than that complaint, it was enjoyable.
Grade: 6/10
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