A new match has been added to next week’s WWE Raw in Ottawa.
Mustafa Ali challenged Dolph Ziggler to a match following the events of Monday’s Raw, where Ali lost to Bronson Reed.
In a segment that aired on social media, Ziggler asked Ali how he was doing following his loss. Ali said he was fine and attempted to say something, but Ziggler cut Ali off, telling him to stop with the excuses and make something happen for himself. Ali said he was right, then sarcastically said maybe he should smile more. The two continued to argue until Ali put out the challenge for next week. Ziggler agreed.
Ali and Ziggler have been feuding for the last several weeks, with Ali upset that Ziggler keeps getting opportunities while Ali feels he doesn’t get any. The two had another confrontation last week, with Ali saying if he had faced Reed, he would have won and advanced to the Elimination Chamber. Reed overheard Ali and set up the match for Monday’s Raw.
Last night’s NXT was loaded up with appearances from main roster stars.
Kevin Owens, Austin Theory, Raquel Rodriguez, Rhea Ripley & The Judgment Day, Sonya Deville, Shinsuke Nakamura, The OC, and Shotzi all played roles throughout last night’s show. It was the final episode of NXT before Halloween Havoc.
Owens hosted the KO Show in last night’s main event segment. Bron Breakker, Ilja Dragunov, and JD McDonagh were Owens’ guests ahead of their triple threat match for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc this Saturday.
Despite Owens trying to keep the peace, the talk show broke down into a brawl between Breakker, Dragunov, and McDonagh. Dragunov got the better of things — but Theory then appeared on the stage, teasing that he could cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase at Halloween Havoc.
Rodriguez and Ripley were on NXT as Cora Jade and Roxanne Perez’s respective “Pick Your Poison” opponents. Deville took on Alba Fyre as part of the final build to Fyre challenging Mandy Rose for the NXT Women’s Championship this Saturday.
Tony D’Angelo selected Nakamura as Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo’s opponent for last night’s show, while Cameron Grimes enlisted the help of Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows for a six-man tag match against Schism.
It was revealed that Shotzi will be the host of Saturday’s Halloween Havoc event. Her co-host will be Quincy Elliott, who defeated Xyon Quinn last night to earn the role.
The Rock and Dolph Ziggler both appeared at Friday’s Roast of Ric Flair event.
During the show, video messages from both Rock and Ziggler were shown. Rock talked about his history with Flair, noting how his mother would sew Flair’s robes. He mentioned that he met him as a child and later, when attending an NWA convention, remembered who he was. He thanked Flair for being such a kind human being to him and his family, and mentioned how he would work for his grandmother in Hawaii.
Ziggler said he will never forget the times he and Flair had in Florida, shouted out Mean Gene Okerlund, and called Flair the greatest of all time, ending the message wearing Flair trunks.
Friday’s roast leads to Sunday’s Ric Flair’s Last Match event, which will take place at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. Flair will team with son-in-law Andrade El Idolo as they take on Jay Lethal and Jeff Jarrett. Wrestlers from AEW, MLW, AAA, Impact, and New Japan Pro Wrestling will be part of Sunday’s card, which will air on FITE TV.
Dolph Ziggler superkicked Theory to close out Monday’s edition of WWE Raw.
Ziggler made his way to ringside midway through the night’s main event of Bobby Lashley & Riddle vs. Seth Rollins & Theory. Later in the match, Ziggler prevented Theory from putting his feet on the ropes during a pin attempt on Riddle. As Theory was distracted by Ziggler, Riddle hit him with an RKO and got the three count.
After the match was over, Ziggler gave Theory a superkick before the show went off the air.
Theory and Ziggler wrestled twice in singles matches on WWE house shows this weekend. Ziggler first defeated Theory on a Saturday Night’s Main Event show from Bossier City, Louisiana on Saturday. He then defeated Theory again at a Sunday Stunner show the following night from Waco, Texas. Those are the only two matches they have had against each other thus far.
Ziggler is coming off a run in NXT that saw him win the NXT Championship at Roadblock back in March. He would then drop the title back to Breakker on the April 4 edition of Raw.
Two briefcases will be up for grabs as Money in the Bank takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tonight.
In the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, Omos, Sami Zayn, Riddle, and Madcap Moss will be vying for the title shot contract. Moss won a four-way match on SmackDown last night to become the final confirmed participant.
Lacey Evans, Raquel Rodriguez, Alexa Bliss, Liv Morgan, Shotzi, Asuka, and Becky Lynch are the women’s ladder match participants.
Four titles will also be on the line tonight. Ronda Rousey defends the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Natalya, Bianca Belair defends her Raw Women’s Championship against Carmella, The Usos put their Undisputed WWE Tag Team titles on the line against The Street Profits, and Bobby Lashley challenges Theory for the United States title.
Tonight’s PPV streams live on Peacock/WWE Network at 8 p.m. Eastern time. There will also be a pre-show starting at 7 p.m. Eastern.
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Pre-show
The pre-show panel included Kayla Braxton, Kevin Patrick, Booker T, JBL, and Peter Rosenberg. They aired a Money in the Bank ladder match video package looking at the past winners and classic cash-in moments. It also explained the rules.
The panel discussed the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. They then discussed the Raw Women’s Championship match and mentioned Rhea Ripley’s sidelined with an injury.
Next, they recapped The Usos vs. The Street Profits feud. They discussed Braxton mentioning Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins having problems last night. The Street Profits showed up. Ford got on the table and cut a promo.
They aired a Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar SummerSlam video package. They showed Cody Rhodes’s interview from Monday’s Raw. Next, they recapped the Bobby Lashley vs. Theory feud.
They showed a Ronda Rousey vs. Natalya video package. They recapped Logan Paul signing with WWE. In an interview, Paul noted he didn’t sign his contract to be Miz’s partner. He then promised to beat Miz at SummerSlam. They recapped Riddle qualifying for the ladder match and aired a Riddle training video.
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Main Show
Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Liv Morgan defeated Asuka, Alexa Bliss, Raquel Rodriguez, Lacey Evans, Shotzi, and Becky Lynch (16:33)
This was a great ladder match. Everyone worked hard and did a lot of risky spots with the ladder. The fans popped huge for Morgan’s win. They were also solidly behind Shotzi, Asuka, and Lynch as well. Evans got a few boos.
Everyone fought over the ladders as Lynch and Asuka went one-on-one in the ring. Asuka tried setting up a ladder, but Lynch cut her off. The fans broke into a loud “Becky” chant.
Asuka dropped Lynch and Morgan onto a ladder. Rodriguez cleared the ring and tried picking up the ladder with Morgan and Lynch. Morgan and Lynch worked together and set up for a double suplex. Rodriguez reversed and suplexed them both onto a ladder.
Rodriguez ended up wedged between the ladder and corner. Shotzi tried running up the ladder but slipped. Bliss took out everyone with a somersault splash.
Bliss set up a ladder, but Rodriguez cut her off. Bliss fought back and sent her into the ladder. Bliss trapped Rodriguez between the ladder and corner again. Asuka then dropped Shotzi on the ladder. Asuka and Evans climbed the ladder, but Lynch tipped it over.
Evans took out Asuka and climbed up again. The fans started booing as Evans climbed up. Shotzi pulled her off, and the fans popped. Evans knocked down Shotzi and was alone at the top. The fans erupted in boos again.
Rodriguez came between Evans and the ladder. Morgan then climbed up to a huge pop. Morgan gave Evans a sunset bomb going over Rodriguez.
Bliss tried to climb up, but Shotzi got her in the electric chair. Shotzi tried driving Bliss into the ladder while on her shoulders. They both fell over and crashed hard onto the ladder. The fans broke into a “Shotzi” chant.
Shotzi missed a senton in a scary-looking spot and hit the back of her head on a ladder. Asuka then took out Lynch with a kick. Rodriguez and Asuka fought around ringside. Rodriguez set up a ladder bridge between the apron and announce desk. They fought on the table and teased a powerbomb spot.
Asuka ended up on the ladder bridge. Lynch jumped off a ladder onto Asuka, but the ladder didn’t break. The fans broke into a loud “This is awesome” chant.
In the ring, they set up three ladders. Evans and Bliss fought on one ladder, with Shotzi and Rodriguez on the other. Lynch pushed over both ladders and started climbing up.
Morgan jumped back in and cut off Lynch. She climbed up a second ladder, but Lynch pushed it over. Morgan got her foot on the top rope and pushed the ladder back up. She knocked down Lynch and pulled down the briefcase to a massive pop.
As Morgan celebrated her win, Lynch flipped out at ringside.
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They aired the Cody Rhodes interview from Monday’s Raw.
They showed a Theory vs. Bobby Lashley video package.
Bobby Lashley defeated Theory to win the United States title (11:01)
Lashley and Theory had a good match. It dragged in the middle but the fans were into it and popped big for Lashley’s win.
The fans broke into a loud “Bobby” chant at the bell. Theory ran at Lashley, but he slammed him down. He set up for a spear, but Theory rolled out of the ring. Lashley tried to drive Theory into the ring post. Theory blocked it and drove Lashley into the ring post instead.
The fans broke into a loud “Theory Sucks” chant. Theory jumped off the apron. Lashley tried catching him, but they fell. Lashley recovered and drove Theory into the ring post. Lashley went for the spear again, but Theory dropped down.
Theory took over after dropping Lashley on the corner. He followed up with a running clothesline. Theory hit a left hand for a one-count.
Theory slowed the pace down with a chin lock. Lashley escaped and went for the hurt lock. Theory slipped out, but Lashley took over. Lashley ran wild and set up for a suplex. Theory slipped out and rolled out of the ring.
Theory went for a rolling dropkick, but Lashley got him in a press slam for a near fall. Theory regained control and hit a spear. He went for the A-town down, but Lashley escaped. He locked on the hurt lock for the win to a huge pop.
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In the back, Sara Schreiber interviewed Liv Morgan. She noted she has a year to cash in the briefcase. Morgan doesn’t want to mess it up and feels WrestleMania is a good time to cash in. For now, she just wants to celebrate.
They showed a Miz video package.
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They aired a Bianca Belair vs. Carmella video package.
Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair defeated Carmella to retain the title (7:12)
Belair and Carmella had a fine match.
Carmella had the brief advantage. Belair avoided Carmella with a backflip off the middle rope. Carmella fought back and went for a tilt-a-whirl head scissors, but Belair blocked it. She reversed into two backbreakers.
Carmella took over and hit the bronco buster for a near fall. Belair went for a slam, but Carmella slipped out. She pulled Belair down by her hair. The fans booed Carmella and broke into an “EST” chant.
Belair recovered and hit a delayed vertical suplex to a big pop. She followed up with ten punches in the corner. Belair missed a tackle and went shoulder-first into the ring post. Carmella hit a superkick for a near fall. The finish came when Carmella slapped Belair in the face. Belair snapped and hit the KOD for the win.
After the match, Carmella jumped Belair and beat her down. Belair struggled to get to her feet. The fans erupted in boos as Carmella walked off.
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They aired a SummerSlam commercial. They aired clips of Logan Paul training and recapped his signing. The fans booed Paul. The Miz responds to Paul this Monday on Raw.
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Earlier today, Alexa Bliss entered her locker room and found a bunch of clothes. Apparently, Lilly used the WWE credit card to make all these purchases. The fans booed the credit card and the segment.
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Undisputed Tag Team Champions The Usos defeated The Street Profits to retain the titles (22:59)
The Usos and Street Profits had an awesome match. On the replay, they noticed that Ford’s shoulder wasn’t down for the three-count.
The Usos cut a promo before the match promising to retain the titles. Pat McAfee joined Michael Cole and Corey Graves on commentary. Cole mentioned the rumors of Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins having problems.
The fans broke into a loud “We want the smoke” chant. Jimmy shot Dawkins into the ropes and went for a monkey flip. Dawkins avoided with a cartwheel. He then hit a spinebuster on Jimmy. Ford went for the frog splash, but Jimmy rolled out of the ring.
Ford led the fans in a “suck it” chant. The fans then broke into a loud “McAfee’ chant. The Usos gave Dawkins a suplex into the ring post to take over.
Jimmy mocked Ford and went for the Rikishi splash. Dawkins jumped to his feet and rocked Jimmy with a right hand. Ford tagged in and caught Jimmy with a kick to the head. He jumped off the top rope, but Jimmy rocked him with a superkick for a two-count.
The Usos slowed the pace down with a chin lock. Jey then knocked Dawkins off the apron with a superkick. The fans broke into a “Uso” chant.
Dawkins finally got the hot tag and hit a huge dive to the floor. He followed up with a flying elbow on Jimmy. Dawkins hit a splash and a twisting double under hook DDT for a two-count.
Dawkins tossed Jimmy in the air, and Ford caught him in a back suplex for a near fall. The fans broke into a “This is awesome” chant. The Street Profits hit a blockbuster doomsday for a very close near fall. The fans thought that was the finish.
Ford jumped over The Usos, but they caught him with double superkicks for a close near fall. The fans thought that was the finish. They broke into a loud “This is awesome” chant.
Ford dumped the Usos to the floor. He then jumped to his feet, ran across the ring, and leaped over the corner onto the Usos at ringside. The fans went wild for the spot.
Dawkins hit the spinebuster on Jey, and Ford hit the frog splash, but Jimmy broke up the pin. The fans popped big for the near fall. The fans broke into a “fight forever” chant.
Both teams faced off in the middle of the ring, and the fans applauded. The Usos got rid of Dawkins and rocked Ford with double superkicks again. They then hit the 1 D for the win.
After the match, they showed a replay, and Graves noticed Ford’s shoulder was up. They showed the replay again, and Jimmy clearly picked up Ford’s shoulder on the count.
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They showed a Kevin Owens video package.
Next, they showed a series of shots featuring candles and a dark sky. Michael Cole didn’t know what it meant.
They recapped the Ronda Rousey vs. Natalya feud.
SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey defeated Natalya to retain (12:33)
Rousey and Natalya had a good match. It started slow but picked up towards the end. The story of the match was Rousey injured her knee. The big story was after the match when Liv Morgan cashed in the briefcase and won the title.
Rousey got a good reaction during the introductions. They started with chain wrestling and traded submissions. Natalya got the ankle lock, but Rousey reversed. Natalya rolled through and stomped on Rousey’s neck.
Natalya took over and hit a discus clothesline for a near fall. She slowed the pace down with a sleeper. Natalya locked on an abdominal stretch, but Rousey countered. Natalya reversed again but Rousey countered into an arm bar.
Natalya escaped and went for the arm bar. Rousey broke free and locked on the sharpshooter to a big pop. Natalya made it to the bottom rope to break the hold.
Rousey went for the arm bar. Natalya recovered and sent Rousey to the floor. Rousey hurt her knee on the landing. Natalya targeted the knee and locked on the sharpshooter on the apron. Rousey countered and sent Natalya into the ring post.
Rousey went for the arm bar, but Natalya reversed into the Sharpshooter. Rousey broke free and caught Natalya in an arm bar for the win.
Liv Morgan defeated Ronda Rousey to win the SmackDown Women’s Championship (:31)
The fans popped big for Morgan cashing in and winning the title.
As Rousey tried to get to her feet, Liv Morgan’s music hit to a big pop. Morgan ran out and cashed in her MITB briefcase. The fans went crazy for Morgan running out.
The bell rang, and Rousey got her in the ankle lock. Morgan kicked the bad leg and rolled up Rousey to win the title. The fans reacted huge to Morgan winning the title.
After the match, Rousey handed over the title and hugged Morgan. She walked off and waved at the fans. The fans broke into a loud “You deserve it” chant for Morgan.
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They showed a Drew McIntyre video package.
They showed a Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar SummerSlam video package. Cole pushed that the MITB winner could cash in after the SummerSlam main event.
Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Theory defeated Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Riddle, Sami Zayn, Sheamus, Madcap Moss, Omos, and Riddle (25:30)
This was an awesome ladder match. They all worked hard, told a good story, and did a lot of risky ladder spots. Adding Theory at the last second gave away the finish.
All seven guys faced off in the ring. Suddenly, Adam Pearce walked out and added Theory to the match. Cole and McAfee pointed out that Theory didn’t have to qualify. The fans booed Theory and didn’t want to see him win.
Omos had the early advantage as he dominated everyone. He knocked down Moss and Riddle with a ladder. In the ring, Riddle tried going for a guillotine, but Omos broke free. McIntyre then rocked Omos with the claymore kick.
Theory tried sneaking up the ladder, but McIntyre and Sheamus stopped him. Rollins went for a pedigree on a ladder, but Riddle backdropped him instead. Zayn tried climbing up the ladder, but Moss cut him off.
Omos slowly climbed up the ladder, but Moss and McIntyre cut him off. They sent him to the floor. Sheamus and Riddle attacked Omos with ladders at ringside. Everyone worked together and buried Omos under a pile of ladders.
Rollins, Zayn, and Sheamus climbed up two ladders in the ring. Theory knocked them down. He was alone at the top, and the fans booed. Moss pulled him down and hit a fallaway slam.
Zayn ended up on the top rope as Moss set up a ladder on the bottom rope. Zayn jumped over Moss and tried to climb up another ladder. Moss caught Zayn and gave him a painful-looking powerbomb on the ladder.
Sheamus went for the Brogue Kick, but Riddle moved. He then hit the draping DDT using the ladder. Riddle ran wild and hit the floating bro off the very top of the ladder. That was an awesome spot.
Omos recovered and beat down everyone. Sheamus caught Omos with the Brogue kick. Zayn followed up with the helluva kick. Riddle locked on the triangle, and Moss threw Omos out.
McIntyre rocked Omos with the Glasgow kiss, and Rollins hit a stomp. Sheamus, McIntrye, Zayn, Moss, and Rollins worked together and powerbombed Omos through the announce desk.
McIntyre trapped Sheamus under the ladder and started climbing. Butch ran out and jumped on McIntyre’s back. Sheamus then rocked McIntyre with a knee to the face. Sheamus tried climbing up with McIntyre trapped under the ladder. McIntrye pushed Sheamus off and hit the claymore on Butch.
Sheamus and McIntyre fought at the top of the ladder. Zayn pushed over the ladder, and they landed on a second ladder on the corner. Zayn climbed up, but Moss pushed him off.
Rollins pushed over the ladder, and Moss took a nasty fall. Riddle set up a second ladder. Rollins knocked off Riddle and grabbed at the briefcase. Riddle climbed back up and gave Rollins an RKO off the ladder to a massive pop.
Riddle slowly climbed up and had his hands on the briefcase. Theory climbed up and pushed off Riddle. He then pulled down the briefcase to win the ladder match to loud boos.
Theory celebrated his win to end Money in the Bank. McAfee predicted Theory would cash in at SummerSlam.
Bron Breakker regained the NXT Championship tonight on Raw.
Breakker got a second shot at regaining the title tonight in an impromptu rematch from Stand & Deliver this past Saturday. Robert Roode, Ziggler’s tag team partner, got involved during the match but was taken out by a flip dive. The finish came when Breakker avoided a superkick by Ziggler and connected with a spear. Breakker then pinned Ziggler following a military press slam. This now makes Breakker a two-time champion.
On Saturday, Ziggler retained the championship after raking Breakker’s eyes as he went for a military press slam, sending Breakker head first into an exposed turnbuckle. Ziggler’s championship reign ends after less than a month, pinning Tommaso Ciampa in a match that also featured champion Bron Breakker back on the March 8 edition of NXT.
Since making his debut on NXT television in September, Breakker quickly became a main event player on the brand, defeating Ciampa to win the championship on January 4 of this year.
Dolph Ziggler successfully defended the NXT Championship and Mandy Rose retained her NXT Women’s Championship at Stand & Deliver.
Ziggler defeated Bron Breakker in the main event of Saturday’s show. The finish saw him rake his opponent’s eyes, send him headfirst into an exposed turnbuckle, deliver a super-kick, and get the pin. This was Ziggler’s second successful title defense. He also defeated LA Knight in a championship match on the March 15 edition of NXT.
Rose pinned Io Shirai in a fatal 4-way match that also involved Cora Jade and Kay Lee Ray earlier in the show. This was Rose’s third successful title defense. She previously defeated Jade and Raquel Gonzalez in a triple threat match at New Year’s Evil. She then defeated Kay Lee Ray in a singles match on the February 8 edition of NXT.
The promotion also unveiled a new design to the NXT Women’s Championship belt on the show.
NXT joins in on WWE’s WrestleMania weekend festivities in Dallas with this afternoon’s Stand & Deliver event.
Stand & Deliver will be the first NXT show to be held outside of Florida since the NXT 2.0 rebrand. In the main event, Dolph Ziggler will put his NXT Championship on the line against Bron Breakker.
NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose, NXT North American Champion Carmelo Hayes, and NXT Tag Team Champions Imperium are all set to defend their titles against multiple challengers today.
Rose defends against Cora Jade, Io Shirai, and Kay Lee Ray in a four-way match. Hayes’ title will be up for grabs in a ladder match against Santos Escobar, Solo Sikoa, Grayson Waller, and Cameron Grimes. And Imperium defend their titles against The Creed Brothers and MSK in a triple threat match.
LA Knight vs. Gunther and Tommaso Ciampa vs. Tony D’Angelo round out the main card for Stand & Deliver. On the pre-show, the reunited Raquel Gonzalez & Dakota Kai challenge Toxic Attraction’s Gigi Dolin & Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women’s Tag Team titles.
The Stand & Deliver main card streams live on Peacock/WWE Network at 1 p.m. Eastern. The pre-show begins at noon.
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The card is opening with a women’s tag team title match on the pre-show.
Raquel Gonzalez & Dakota Kai defeated NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolan & Jacy Jayne) to win the titles
Gonzalez pins Jayne to capture the tag titles. Wendy Choo appeared at ringside to distract Toxic Attraction. Choo threw her drink in Dolan’s face, and Gonzalez booted Dolan with a high kick. Gonzalez then gave Jayne the Chingona Bomb, and she covered her for the pinfall.
I was surprised by the finish, especially with it being a title change on the pre-show, and the crowd also seemed surprise. The recently reunited duo are the new tag champs.
The main card kicks off at high noon in Dallas with a ladder match.
Cameron Grimes defeats NXT North American Champion Carmelo Hayes (with Trick Williams) and Santos Escobar (with Legado del Fantasma) and Solo Sikoa and Grayson Waller (with Sanga) in a ladder match to win the title
Grimes wins the title in a stunt show that is as good as most Money in the Bank matches these days. Grimes not only won, but he got a superstar entrance with a rocket ship theme (going TO THE MOON of course).
Trick Williams interferes at will during the match. So do others. Early on the ring would clear, and they took turns going one-on-one. Soon a melee develops, and the ladders come into play.
At first the spots with the ladders were fairly tame and safe like baseball slide dropkicks and such. The spots got progressively dangerous. A parade of dives gives way to more stunts with ladders.
Notable high spots include Waller delivering a cutter on Escobar off a ladder. Hayes springboards into a flying clothesline on Waller. Sikoa cut down Hayes in mid-air when he attempted a second springboard. Escobar leaps over a ladder for a sunset bomb that sends Sikoa crashing down onto a ladder.
Williams jumped in the ring to interfere, and Sanga jumps in to cut him off. Sanga dismantles a ladder in a rage, tearing it apart. Elektra Lopez gets in the ring to confront Sanga, which distracted the monster long enough for Raul Mendoza and Joaquin Wilde to fly into the ring with missile dropkicks. They send Sanga out of the ring, and Lopez leaps off the top rope for a flying body press to the outside on Sanga. Sikoa went to give both Mendoza & Wilde a dual Samoan Drop, but it didn’t quite work.
Williams interferes again, and this time he climbs the ladder trying to get the title. Grimes dumps him over the ropes, and Williams goes sailing out of the ring.
Waller was fingertips away, and Escobar thwarts him with a Super Frankensteiner off a ladder. Sikoa then spears Escobar. Grimes gives Sikoa a Cave In on a ladder bridge. Waller with a Jeff Hardy dive off a ladder through the ladder bridge.
Escobar gives Hayes a Phantom Driver. Grimes out of nowhere leaps off the top rope with a Cave In on Escobar. Grimes then climbs a ladder to grab the title, winning the match and the championship.
Tony D’Angelo (with AJ Galante) defeats Tommaso Ciampa
D’Angelo pins Ciampa in what is arguably D’Angelo’s best match in NXT. Far from Ciampa’s best match in NXT, but good enough nonetheless.
Is this Ciampa’s swan song in NXT? Regardless, Ciampa gets a standing ovation after the match. He kisses the mat before leaving the ring.
On the premium version of Peacock, Triple H comes out after the match to acknowledge Ciampa for what looks like a sendoff for Ciampa.
D’Angelo and Galante arrived to the building a limo, giving them a unique entrance. Ciampa also got a special entrance with a video package tailored to this match.
Ciampa was very much a ring general in this bout as he puts over D’Angelo. He fires up to pummel D’Angelo with a series of knee strikes. Ciampa then pulls up the mat at ringside to reveal the unprotected arena floor. D’Angelo cuts off Ciampa, yet a portion of the the floor remains uncovered as the match continues.
Comeback by Ciampa, and he runs wild with a volley of lariats. D’Angelo counters, and they go back-and-forth trading near falls. D’Angelo taunts Ciampa, causing Ciampa to fire back with Wahoo McDaniel-esque chops.
A slugfest develops as they trade strikes. D’Angelo retrieves a crowbar he apparently hid in the ring frame, but Ciampa blocks the foreign object. However, Ciampa is hit with a low blow, and D’Angelo executes his fisherman suplex finisher. Ciampa kicks out at two and half.
D’Angelo gets the crowbar again, but Ciampa again counters. Willow’s Bell by Ciampa, and a Fairy Tale Endind. D’Angelo kicks out again. So they both have kicked out of the other’s finisher.
Ciampa applys a cross-face, but D’Angelo gets a rope broke. The fight then spills outside, near the exposed arena floor. D’Angelo gives Ciampa a DDT on the concrete floor.
D’Angelo rolls a limp Ciampa into the ring. D’Angelo stands over Ciampa, boots him in the side of the head, and D’Angelo covers Ciampa for a pinfall.
Standing ovation for Ciampa after the match. He soaks it in, and he kisses the match. As Ciampa is leaving, Triple H makes his return to WWE television as he joins Ciampa on the stage for an embrace. Triple H raises Ciampa’s hand. This sure looks like a sendoff for Ciampa. He waves to the crowd.
MSK (Nash Carter & Wes Lee) defeats NXT Tag Team Champions Imperium (Marcel Barthel & Fabian Aichner) and The Creed Brothers (Julius & Brutus Creed with Diamond Mine) in a triple threat match to win the titles
MSK win the titles after Carter pins Barthel in a fast-paced match.
Lots of action in this match, and they popped the crowd early on often. Similar in some ways to the ladder match in terms of bedlam, but without all the ladders. Just bedlam at times. Controlled chaos too, such as a Tower of Doom spot.
Several dives throughout, but Brutus Creed pops the crowd with a cannonball off the top rope to the floor. A moment later, Julius Creed is sent crashing into the ring steps. Doomsday uppercut off the apron by Imperium takes out Brutus.
Barthel climbs on the ropes, but he is cut off. MSK with a Frankensteiner into a sit-out powerbomb on Barthel. Carter then covers Barthel to win the titles.
Cameron Grimes is emotional in a backstage interview after winning the NXT North American Championship earlier in the show.
Joe Gacy and Harland are in Dealey Plaza for a pre-tape segment from earlier today. Gacy cuts a cryptic promo, which in a way fit the setting.
NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose defeats Cora Jade and Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray in a fatal four way to retain her title
Rose pins Shirai to steal a win. The match was clunky at times, but it was good in the closing moments.
Cora Jade gets a special entrance with a bunch of skateboarders on the stage.
The match turned into a melee a minute into the bout. Not out of the ordinary as practically every match so far on the card has included a melee at some point.
The melee soon settles. The focus of the match shifts to Rose against Jade. Kay Lee Ray almost wipes out on a dive off the top to the floor. Shirai is next to fly as she moonsaults to the outside.
KLR and Shirai square off in the ring, which immediately improves the match. Missile dropkick by Shirai on KLR, but Rose breaks up a pinning attempt. KLR catches Rose in a submission hold, while Shirai applies a Texas cloverleaf on Jade at the same time.
Jade gets to shine as she runs wild on Rose. KLR takes a Canadian Destroyer from Jade on the apron. Shirai takes out Jade with a modified Tiger Feint Kick. Shirai then hits Rose with a missile dropkick, followed by German suplex for a near fall.
Spanish Fly by Shirai plants Rose. Jade off the top with a senton to break up a pinning attempt. Jade with sliced bread and a double-arm DDT, but KLR jumps in to break up a pinning attempt. Gory Bomb by KLR on Jade, and KLR climbs to the top rope.
Shirai shoves KLR off the rope, and Shirai with a moonsault press on Jade. Shirai went for a cover, yet Rose rushed in to boot Shirai. Rose then cradles Shirai to score a pinfall, and Rose retains the title.
A video package shows Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis shopping in a Western wear store. Persia Pirotta and Duke Hudson also shopped in a store to put together an outfit. They all dressed like what city slickers think cowboys dress. They looked silly, but I guess that was the idea.
In a fan vote, In-Dex won the hottest couple poll with 89% of the vote over 11%. Hudson was mad about the result, and he got into a shoving match with Lumis. Hartwell and Pirotta also pushed and shoves each other. There was a mild pull-apart. This segment was a dud.
Gunther defeats LA Knight
Gunther pins Knight clean in the middle of the ring.
When the fight spills outside the ring early in the bout, Gunther powerbombs Knight on the ring apron. Gunther begins to punish Knight, and Gunther targets the back.
Knight fights back, but Gunther continues to pummel him as he dashes hope spots. Gunther applies a Boston crab, further punishing Knight’s back.
Knight keeps fighting back, yet Gunther chops him down. Eventually, Knight begins a comeback. Knight sells his back during his rally.
Superplex by Knight. Back on their feet, they trade strikes. Gunther locks in a sleeper hold. Knight counters to lift Gunther into a torture rack. Knight with in modified DVD.
Gunther is throwing haymaker chops, and he clotheslines Knight off the turnbuckles. Gunther leaps off the top rope with a splash on Knight’s injured back. Gunther then powerbombs Knight in the middle of the ring. One … two … three.
Bron Breakker is backstage making his way to the ring. He stops to grab a colorfully painted chainsaw. During his entrance, Breakker uses the chainsaw to cut throw a large “X” on the stage.
NXT Champion Dolph Ziggler (with Robert Roode) defeats Bron Breakker to retain his championship
Ziggler pins Breakker after using an exposed turnbuckle and outside interference by Rodert Roode. That is despite Roode having been ejected earlier in match.
Really good match with a lame finish.
Ziggler tosses the title belt in Breakker’s face right after the ring introductions, which throws Breakker into a rage.
Breakker explodes at the start, and he is a house of fire. They both play on their amateur wrestling backgrounds.
Ziggler counters, but Breakker is a beast. Robert Roode is soon ejected by the referee. Roode interferes by grabbing Breakker’s foot, and the ref ejects Roode.
Tide turns when Breakker is crotched on the top turnbuckle. Ziggler follows up with a draping neckbreaker, and Ziggler begins to target Breakker’s neck. Breakker tries to rally, but he is tripped up again.
Chinlock city. Ziggler with a Rick Rude taunt allows Breakker a second to counter. Comeback by Breakker with a tilt-a-whirl slam for a two count.
Super Frakensteiner from Breakker for a near fall, and Breakker with a beautuiful spear for another near fall. Ziggler answers back with a near fall of his own.
Breakker blocks a superkick, and Breakker hits a second spear on Ziggler. Breakker is fired up. Gorilla press slam into a jackhammer. Breakker covers Ziggler, and Roode runs down to ringside to break up the count.
Of course, Roode was ejected earlier in the match, but is back out here with no recourse. The ref lets the match continue. Breakker dives over the ropes to wipe out Roode. However, Breakker’s attention was diverted.
Back in the ring, Ziggler strikes with a famouser and a zig zag. Breakker kicks out for the best near fall of the match. Ziggler off the top with flying elbow drop. Breakker kicks out again.
Ziggler cuing up a band for sweet chin music, but Breakker hulks up. Breakker lands another spear. Military press, but Ziggler rakes the eyes. Ziggler shoves Breakker into an exposed turnbuckle.
Ziggler hits a superkick on a stunned Breakker, and Ziggler covers him for a pinfall. Ziggler retains. Dirty Dawgs celebrate.
Four new matches were added to the Saturday, April 2 NXT Stand & Deliver card on tonight’s WWE NXT 2.0 episode.
Dolph Ziggler will defend the NXT Championship against former champ Bron Breakker at the event. Breakker stormed the ring after Ziggler defended the title against LA Knight on tonight’s episode, then demanded his rematch at Stand & Deliver. Ziggler accepted the challenge.
Ziggler pinned Tommaso Ciampa in a triple threat match also involving Breakker to win the NXT title on March 8.
Also announced for Stand & Deliver, Mandy Rose will defend the NXT Women’s Championship against Cora Jade. After a show-long storyline where Jade picked off members of Toxic Attraction backstage, Rose attacked and spray-painted Jade in the NXT parking lot to set up the title bout.
A triple threat match for the NXT Tag Team Championship will also take place at Stand & Deliver, as Imperium’s Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel defend against Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic winners The Creed Brothers, and MSK. The bout was set up with a promo segment on tonight’s NXT 2.0 episode.
Ciampa will take on Tony D’Angelo at Stand & Deliver. Following a promo where Ciampa teased retiring or leaving NXT, D’Angelo appeared and challenged Ciampa for the April 2 show. Ciampa accepted, then was kicked low by D’Angelo.
Already set for Stand & Deliver is a five-way ladder match for the NXT North American Championship. Carmelo Hayes is set to defend the title on the show. Santos Escobar won a qualifying match tonight and will be one of the four challengers. Two more qualifying matches are set for next week, with Solo Sikoa facing Roderick Strong, and A-Kid taking on Grayson Waller.
Here is the lineup for NXT Stand & Deliver to this point:
NXT Stand & Deliver, Saturday, April 2, 12 p.m. Eastern time —
NXT Championship: Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Bron Breakker
NXT Women’s Championship: Mandy Rose (c) vs. Cora Jade
NXT North American Championship ladder match: Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. Santos Escobar vs. Solo Sikoa/Roderick Strong vs. A-Kid/Grayson Waller vs. TBD
NXT Tag Team Championship: Imperium (c) vs. The Creed Brothers vs. MSK
The Miz makes his NXT 2.0 debut tonight for a segment with the new NXT Champion.
Tonight’s show will feature a Miz TV segment with Dolph Ziggler. At Roadblock last week, Ziggler defeated Bron Breakker and Tommaso Ciampa in a triple threat match to win the NXT Championship.
Breakker will likely be out for revenge after losing the NXT title without being pinned. After Robert Roode interfered to help cost Breakker last week’s title match, Ziggler pinned Ciampa to win the title.
Santos Escobar and Cameron Grimes will clash in a Stand & Deliver qualifying match tonight. The winner will become the first challenger to qualify for the ladder match for Carmelo Hayes’ North American Championship at NXT Stand & Deliver during WrestleMania weekend.
NXT UK star A-Kid also makes his NXT 2.0 debut as he takes on Kushida tonight, Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta will face off to determine who is the better woman, and Sarray faces Tiffany Stratton.
Our live coverage begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
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The show opens with a tribute to Scott Hall.
A video recap shows the finish of last week’s main event, where Dolph Ziggler won the NXT Championship with help from Robert Roode.
This week’s episode kicks off with a main roster segment. Like an episode of Monday Night Raw, it is of course a talking segment.
Miz enters the soundstage for MizTV. The new NXT Champion Dolph Ziggler is the guest for MizTV, along with Roode.
The former champion, Bron Breakker, showed up earlier today at the Performance Center in a rage. Breakker had his sights set on Ziggler, yet Breakker was unable to find him. Coaches apparently got him to leave, and Breakker burned rubber out of the parking lot is his sports car.
Ziggler and Mix were hamming it up when they were interrupted by LA Knight, since it would not be an authentic talking segment on a pro wrestling show without an interruption.
The crowd inside the soundstage loudly chant for Knight. He soaks it in, and then he turns his attention to Ziggler. Knight cuts a promo basically challenging Ziggler, but Ziggler blows him off. Ziggler says he is a fighting champion, but he “only fights superstars.”
Miz sarcastically put over Knight before saying Knight would be a major player … just not yet.
Knight removes his leather jacket, and he at first admits he isn’t a superstar. Knight proclaims he is a megastar. Knight says he can take that title from Ziggler at any time, and he even actually used the word “title” when saying it.
Ziggler earlier said he is NXT, a takeoff on the “we are NXT” slogan. Knight corrects Ziggler, saying NXT is his show. Knight gets the crowd to chant for him. Knight says Ziggler has his title.
Ziggler responds by saying “the world needs ditch diggers too, kid.” Odd response, but Ziggler follows up by saying the champ only wrestles in the main event. The day Knight figures that out he will find Ziggler. Okay., sure.
Miz this screams that Ziggler will defind the championship against Knight in the main event, so the match is apparently official for later tonight.
NXT North American Champion Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams enter the soundstage. They are guest commentators for the next match, which is a qualifier for the title ladder match for Hayes’ championship at Stand & Deliver.
Cora Jade in a backstage interview says that Raquel Gonzalez is out of action for four to six weeks, after an injury at the hands of Toxic Attraction. Jade in turn stole the NXT Women’s Championship and Women’s Tag Team Championship belts, which belong to Toxic Attraction. Jade smirks as he walks away with the three title belts.
Santos Escobar (with Legado del Fantasma) defeats Cameron Grimes in a North American Championship Qualifying Match
Escobar pins Grimes, so Escobar qualifies for the ladder match at Stand & Deliver.
Hayes and Williams were entertaining on commentary. They howled with laughter when Legado del Fantasma distracted Grimes, allowing them to waylay Grimes.
Escobar with the underhanded advantage as the show cuts to a split-screen commercial break. Escobar still in control as the show returns from the break. Grimes was a babyface in peril.
Grimes fights back and he makes a comeback. Grimes is running wild. Slight mix-up at one point, but they recover quickly. Grimes goes for flying crossbody off the top rope, but Grimes gets his knees up to block it. Near fall for Escobar.
Grimes counters Escobar to execute his version of a running Spanish fly. Escobar kicks out at two. Grimes signals for his Cave In finisher, but Grimes glances at Hayes at ringside for a split second. That allows Escobar to deliver a Phantom Driver, and he covers Grimes for a three count.
Escobar qualifies for the ladder match at Stand & Deliver where he challenges Hayes for the North American title.
In a pre-tape promo, Io Shirai and Kay Lee Ray cut a promo vowing to win the Women’s Dusty Cup.
Toxic Attraction in a backstage skit were looking in the locker room for their stolen championship belts. They ran into Wendy Choo and Dakota Kai. My guess is this segment was supposed to be comedy, but the faction has history with Choo & Kai.
A-Kid defeats Kushida (with Ikemen Jiro)
A-Kid in his NXT debut match pins Kushida.
At the start of the match an announcement proclaimed this match a qualifier for a qualifying match. The winner of this match goes on to face Grayson Waller next week in a North American Championship Qualifying Match.
Kushida and A-Kid had a grappling clinic before A-Kid springboards into a tornado DDT. Awkward landing by Kushida, and A-Kid covers him for a pinfall.
Santos Escobar is backstage flanked by Legado del Fantasma. Escobar is cutting a post-match promo after his victory. He is wearing a Legado del Fantsama tee shirt that spoofs the LWO. Pretty rad.
Rey Mysterio appears in NXT cameo
Escobar is suddenly interrupted by Rey Mysterio and his son, Dominik Mysterio. Escobar shakes Mysterio’s hand, but the meeting soon turns to shade.
They trade barbs at each other, leading to Dominik challenging someone from Legado del Fantasma to a match. Raul Mendoza accepts the challenge. Escobar warns Mysterio that Mysterio is making a big mistake.
Tiffany Stratton defeats Sarray
Stratton pins Sarray in a quick match.
Stratton attacks Sarray backstage before the match. Sarray is unable to “transform” into her gear, so she has to wrestle the match in a schoolgirl costume.
Stratton wins after a short match. Sarray took a spill to the outside at one point, and Stratton soon delivers a Muta handspring elbow. Stratton follows with a corkscrew splash, and she scores a three count.
LA Knight and Gunther are arguing backstage, so they will likely meet in a match soon.
Cora Jade had a trap ready for Jacy Jayne. Jade is able to lock Jayne in a cage like when Sting and friends were trapped in at Clash of the Champions back in the day.
Tony D’Angelo challenges Tommaso Ciampa
Tommaso Ciampa enters the ring for a monologue promo. Ciampa waxes about his career, and he talks about his run in NXT. Ciampa says he ran with the ball when it was given it him. He was grateful for that.
The crowd with a thank you chant as Ciampa discusses his NXT career. Ciampa shifts his speech to him thanking the fans.
“Please don’t go” chants from the crowd. Ciampa says he does not know where he goes from here.
Ciampa mentions having to vacate the NXT title before a TakeOver because of injury. He wanted to right that wrong be being champion heading into Stand & Deliver, but he failed when he lost his match last week.
Ciampa wonders to himself is this a perfect way to close this chapter. The crowd chants for one more match. Ciampa says he does not have an answer, but you don’t always get the opportunity to say thank you. So, Ciampa thanks the fans. He thanks them from the bottom of his heart.
Tony D’Angelo suddenly appears standing behind Ciampa. D’Angelo says he could have jumped Ciampa, but he instead stands in front of him for a challenge. D’Aneglo wants somehow to defeat that would put him in the history books. Who would make him a top guy in NXT?
D’Angelo challenges Ciampa to a match at Stand & Deliver. Ciampa accepts the challenege, and he and shakes D’Angelo’s hand. D’Angelo with a cheap shot low blow, and he stands over a fallen Ciampa. Looks like Ciampa against D’Angelo at Stand & Deliver.
Indi Hartwell defeats Persia Pirotta
Hartwell pins a distracted Pirotta. This appears to build towards a mixed tag match.
They both share an entrance like this was a tag match, except they bicker on their way to the ring. The bickering soon turns to fighting.
The strained friendship can only get worse as Duke Hudson comes to ringside. Huge pop from the crowd as Dexter Lumis crawls out from underneath the ring. He stares down Hudson.
The arrival of Lumis also distracts Pirotta, allowing Hartwell to roll her up for a pinfall.
Pirotta and Hartwell after the match face off with their lovers be their side. Pirotta and Hartwell try to one-up the other with PDAs. The couples make out in the ring.
Cora Jade sets another trap for Toxic Attraction. Gigi Dolan is lured into a trash dumpster, and in a callback to a feud pitting the New Age Outlaws against Chainsaw Charlie & Cactus Jack, Jade uses a forklift to trap Dolan in the dumpster.
Dominik Mysterio (with Rey Mysterio) defeats Raul Mendoza
Mysterio pins Mendoza in short match with a lot going on at ringside.
The match gets underway, but it is soon overshadowed by happenings at ringside. Elektra Lopez interferes, which brings out Fallon Henley. She pulls Lopez off the apron. Lopez and Joaquin Wilde gets into Henley’s face. Out comes Briggs & Jensen to back up Henley.
Meanwhile, Escobar is knocked off his feet by a forearm from Rey Mysterio at ringside. Dominik with a 619, and he follows up with a frog splash on Mendoza. Dominik then covers Mendoza to score a pinfall.
Briggs, Jensen, and Henley celebrate with the Mysterios after the match.
Scott Hall is honored with a video tribute.
Cora Jade is outside the building with the stolen NXT Women’s Championship. Jade also has a can of what appears to be spray paint. Jade gets into a SUV with the title belt and the spray paint can.
In keeping with the theme of this running skit spoofing famous angles of the past, Mandy Rose pops up like when The Undertaker scares Stephanie McMahon.
Jade and Rose brawl in the parking lot, and Rose pummels Jade. Rose says Jade will never be on her level. Rose then sprays paint on Jade.
Tag title triple threat set for Stand & Deliver
The Creed Brothers are in the ring with Malcolm Bivens, and they are angry. The Creeds want their attackers to reveal themselves. They were attacked last week by mystery assailants, and this week they are pissed off about it.
MSK comes out to confront the Creeds. They deny attacking the Creeds. The crowd heels on MSK.
Bivens chimes in to cut a promo on MSK when MSK starts talking about getting a title shot.
NXT Tag Team Champions Imperium interrupt the confrontation. Imperium is on a perch overlooking the ring. They say neither team can take the titles from them.
More bickering among the teams. Imperium then says they are willing to put their titles on the line in a triple threat match at Stand & Deliver. Add another match to the Stand & Deliver card.
Cameron Grimes in a backstage interview is distraught over not having a spot on the Stand & Deliver card.
The Creed Brothers and Malcolm Bivens in a backstage skit accuse Grizzled Young Veterans of being the mystery attackers. This sets up a match between the two teams for next Tuesday on NXT.
NXT Champion Dolph Ziggler (with Robert Roode) defeats LA Knight to retain his title
Ziggler pins Knight to retain in a decent enough match. After the match, Breakker challenges Ziggler to a title match at Stand & Deliver.
They were going back-and-forth early on. Knight fires up to execute a powerslam for a near fall, just before the show cuts to its final commercial break. Ziggler was able to cut off Knight during the break, and Ziggler was working over Knight when the show returns from commercials.
Ziggler with Knight grounded on the mat with a sleeper, but Knight miraculously is able to escape. Knight goes on to block a Famouser.
Knight begins a comeback, and he is a house of fire. Knight feeds off the crowd as he kicks butt in the ring.
Split-screen cutaway to the parking lot where Bron Breakker is back. As if Breakker is the new Stone Cold, he looks to be on his way to open a can like it is 1998.
The match continues in the ring, and they build to LA Knight executing a superplex on Ziggler. That leads to a close near fall.
Roode interferes, but that interference backfires at first. Knight counters with a version of the Burning Hammer, and he covers Ziggler. Roode puts Ziggler’s foot on the rope to break the count, thus saving the title for Ziggler.
They counter each other’s signature moves. Knight misses a charge into a corner, and he eats a superkick from Ziggler. A three count later and Ziggler retains by pinfall.
Bron Breakker enters the ring after the match. Breakker confronts Ziggler. Roode tries to step in between them, but Breakker decks Roode with a punch.
Breakker confronts Ziggler and challenges him to a title match at Stand & Deliver. Ziggler holds up the title and Ziggler accepts the challenge. Looks like the main event for Stand & Deliver is set.
A special edition of Miz TV will take place on tomorrow’s NXT, with new NXT Champion Dolph Ziggler as the guest.
The Miz will interview Ziggler following the events of last week’s NXT Roadblock event. Ziggler won the NXT Championship for the first time in a three-way match. The finish saw Ziggler’s tag team partner, Robert Roode, pull champion Bron Breakker out of the ring as Tommaso Ciampa was going for a running knee. Ciampa turned around and walked into a superkick by Ziggler, giving him the win.
Miz has been feuding with Rey and Dominik Mysterio in recent weeks. He will team with Logan Paul to face the Mysterios on the first night of WrestleMania 38, April 2.
Already announced for this week’s NXT:
Cameron Grimes vs. Santos Escobar for a spot in the NXT North American title ladder match at Stand and Deliver
On this week’s Wrestling Weekly, Les Thatcher and Vic Sosa discuss the NXT title change that saw Dolph Ziggler walk away with the title, the worry about Tony Khan’s ability to book two promotions, and a rant about independent wrestlers who were apparently really concerned that they might have to actually, you know, wrestle.
In the main event of last night’s Roadblock edition of NXT, Dolph Ziggler won the NXT Championship by defeating Bron Breakker and Tommaso Ciampa in a triple threat match. Breakker lost the title without being pinned.
Breakker speared Ziggler and gave him a powerslam near the end of the match, but Robert Roode pulled the referee out of the ring. Breakker then went outside of the ring to attack Roode. When Breakker came back in, Ciampa capitalized by hitting Willow’s Bell and the Fairytale Ending on him. Ziggler pushed Ciampa out of the way and went for the pin himself, but Breakker kicked out.
Ciampa sent Ziggler out of the ring and then took out Breakker with a knee strike. But Ziggler got back into the ring, superkicked Ciampa, and pinned him to win the title.
Ziggler is now NXT Champion heading into Stand & Deliver during WrestleMania weekend.
Join on-camera personality Denise Salcedo as she reviews NXT 2.0 Roadblock in which Dolph Ziggler becomes new NXT Champion. This is a fun and interactive show, the perfect way to stay up=to-date with everything NXT 2.0 related!
Topics:
– Why Dolph Ziggler should not have won the NXT Championship
Dolph Ziggler defeated former champ Bron Breakker and Tommaso Ciampa in a three-way to win the NXT Championship on tonight’s Roadblock episode of NXT 2.0.
As Ciampa set Breakker up for a running knee strike, Ziggler’s Dirty Dawgs teammate Robert Roode pulled Breakker out of Ciampa’s path and out of the ring. Ziggler capitalized by hitting a superkick to Ciampa, then pinning him to win the title.
The Roadblock result would seem to set up a Ziggler vs. Breakker title match for Stand & Deliver on Saturday, April 2, although no announcement has been made as of yet.
Breakker’s first reign with the NXT title ends at 63 days, as he had held the title since defeating Ciampa on the New Year’s Evil NXT 2.0 episode on January 4.
Ziggler has now held the NXT title, World Heavyweight title, United States title, Intercontinental title, World Tag Team title, Raw Tag Team title, and the SmackDown Tag Team title in his 15-plus years on the WWE roster. Additionally, he held the Money in the Bank briefcase on one occasion.
