WWE NXT
October 23, 2014
Full Sail University
Commentators: Rich Brennan, Alex Riley, Jason Albert
Recap by: Jason Namako of Wrestleview.com
We see the usual intro, then go to the opening match.
The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor) vs. Jason Jordan & Tye Dillinger
Jordan & Viktor start. Jordan with an amateur takedown early. Viktor with a series of chops and uppercuts in the corner. Wristlock slam by Viktor, Konnor tags in, double shoulder tackle by the Ascension. Konnor stomps away at Jordan in the corner as the crowd does the “Yahh!” chant. Jordan with a back elbow, Dillinger tags in, but Konnor hits him with a one-man flapjack.
Viktor in, Fall of Man by the Ascension for the win.
Winners: The Ascension by pinfall (The Fall of Man)
The Ascension stand tall afterwards, then the music of Hideo Itami hits and he makes his way to the ring. Itami goes after the Ascension, but they gain advantage and then lay out Itami with the Fall of Man. The Ascension leave a fallen Itami in the ring.
Commercial
“The Eco-Warrior” CJ Parker vs. “Prince Pretty” Tyler Breeze
Parker’s sign says “One Man, One World, One Cause.” Parker gains advantage early. Parker sent onto the apron, then misses a clothesline and Breeze knocks him off with a springboard dropkick. Back in, Parker regains control, unloading with right hands from the mount on Breeze. Double sledge off the top by Parker for a nearfall. We see the injured Mojo Rawley make his way down to ringside. Parker leaps off the top again, but Breeze catches him with a gut shot. Breeze with a rana, followed by a series of right hands. Breeze sees Mojo at ringside, then unloads with stomps in the corner. Breeze looks again at Mojo, allowing Parker to roll-up Breeze for a nearfall.
Parker misses the side kick, Beauty Shot by Breeze for the win.
Winner: “Prince Pretty” Tyler Breeze by pinfall (The Beauty Shot)
Breeze mocks Mojo’s arm injury afterwards as Mojo continues to stare Breeze down.
Backstage, Dasha Kuret interviews Titus O’Neil. Titus says that tonight, he is gonna abuse Adrian Neville’s body, damage his mind and most importantly, take his NXT Title away from him. Tonight, you get the pleasure to witness this place officially be named NXTitus Champion.
Commercial
Back from commercial, we see a vignette on Baron Corbin. Corbin says that there are two types of people in this world, people like me and people like you. Understand, I’m a whole different breed. Now, its up to my kind to destroy your kind. You can’t fight fate.
The Vaudevillains (“The Artiste” Aiden English & Simon Gotch) vs. Wesley Blake & Buddy Murphy
Murphy & English start. English takes control and yells out, “This is my ring!” Murphy takes down English and gains a 1 count. English regains control, Gotch tags in, double gut shot and jab by the Vaudevillains. Gotch gets a 1 count. “That was manly” chants by the crowd. Blake in, double leapfrog & back elbow by Blake & Murphy. Murphy in, Blake with a Russian Leg Sweep, Murphy with a slingshot senton for a nearfall. English distracts Murphy, allowing Gotch to take him down for a 1 count. English in, gains a nearfall. English slams Murphy’s arm into the mat repeatedly. Gotch in, continues to work over the arm of Murphy. Murphy counters out with a jawbreaker. English in, stops Murphy from making a tag. Murphy slips out of a suplex, Blake tags in. Series of running forearms by Blake to English, followed by a springboard forearm and a kip-up. Gotch blind tags in and hot-shots Blake across the top rope.
Gentleman’s Conqueress (Uppercut/Running Swinging Neckbreaker combo) by the Vaudevillains for the win.
Winners: The Vaudevillains by pinfall (The Gentleman’s Conqueress)
The Vaudevillains celebrate their win afterward.
Commercial
“Its” Bayley vs. “The Boss” Sasha Banks
Bayley goes after Sasha early, but the ref keeps Bayley back. Sasha talks trash, then pokes Bayley in the eye. Bayley takes her down and the two exchange right hands from the mount. Bayley gets a 1 count. Slam and a running knee drop by Bayley for a nearfall. Knee to the back and a running back elbow to the back by Bayley. Flying basement clothesline by Bayley for a nearfall. Bayley with a lucha arm drag off the middle rope. Sasha sends Bayley onto the apron, then hits a kick from underneath. Sasha takes control, talking trash to Bayley. Slam by Sasha, then she stands on Bayley’s hair while pulling back on her arms. Snapmare and a running slap by Sasha, then mocks Bayley. Sasha gains a nearfall. Surfboard applied by Sasha, crowd wills on Bayley. Sasha pulls at the hair of Bayley, then chokes her in the ropes, yelling “its my time to shine!” Bayley fights back and drives Sasha into the corner. Series of shoulders to the ribs by Bayley, tighten of the headband, flying back elbow in the corner. 2nd Rope Flying Back Elbow by Bayley for a nearfall. Bayley goes for a slam, but Sasha slips out and hits a lungblower.
Bank Statement applied, Bayley taps.
Winner: “The Boss” Sasha Banks by submission (The Bank Statement)
Sasha celebrates her win afterward, then attacks Bayley, but then Becky Lynch runs out to make the save. Sasha leaves the ring as Lynch helps Bayley up. All of a sudden, Lynch nails Bayley from behind. Lynch leaves the ring as Sasha is clapping at what Lynch has done. Lynch raises Sasha’s hand as the two leave a fallen Bayley in the ring.
Backstage, Carmella is on the phone when the Jersey Boys walk in. Enzo says oh me, oh my oh sweet potato pie, Carmella, how you doin, you look fine? Carmella says obviously. Enzo says you know he’s a G, but he’s also 4G, cuz I’m well connected. I sat down with NXT GM William Regal recently. Carmella asks if they drank tea or something. Enzo says he got Carmella something, a match with Emma. Carmella says she doesn’t care who its against, I’m going straight to the top, alright. Carmella leaves, backing Enzo up when he wants a peck on the cheek, but then gives one to Cass. Enzo asks where his sugar is and Cass says its in tea with Regal. Denied, again! Enzo says he got Carmella the first match, then this match and I didn’t get no match, a real match.
Commercial
Main Event for the NXT Title: “The Real Deal” Titus O’Neil vs. “The Man That Gravity Forgot” Adrian Neville (c)
Pre-match intros before the bell. Titus shoves Neville before the bell and the ref has to keep them back. Neville with a side headlock, but Titus stops Neville from sliding under his legs. Neville slips out of a back suplex, hits a dropkick that rocks Titus. Neville goes up & over, but Titus drives Neville into the corner. Titus takes control on Neville. Neville with a knee strike, but Titus places him on the ropes and then shoves Neville all the way down to the outside. Back in, Titus gains a nearfall.
Commercial
Back from commercial as Titus with a series of backbreakers to Neville, then ragdolls him halfway across the ring! Bearhug applied by Titus, crowd wills on Neville. Neville fights out, but Titus re-applies the bearhug, continuing to ragdoll Neville. Titus then ragdolls Neville down again. Titus paintbrushes Neville, who fights back with right hands. Spinning back kick to the ribs by Neville, followed by a series of leg kicks. Another spinning back kick and a front kick by Neville, but Titus catches him and throws Neville into the corner. Neville avoids a corner charge, hits a head kick, but Titus comes back with a big boot for a nearfall. Titus unloads on Neville with shots in the corner. Neville with a big right hand, then Titus runs into double boots in the corner.
Neville heads up top, RED ARROW!! 1-2-3!
Winner and STILL NXT Champion: “The Man That Gravity Forgot” Adrian Neville by pinfall (Red Arrow)
Neville heads up the ramp afterwards to celebrate his title retention, but then Sami Zayn comes out on the rampway. Zayn has a mic and says that he wanted to be the first to congratulate Neville on another successful title defense. You’re on fire, man. But, in case you haven’t heard, I’m on somewhat of a mission myself and my mission ends with that NXT Title. What do you say? Neville says yes, Sami, whenever you want it, wherever you want it, I look forward to it. Zayn thanks Neville and says he will hold him to that and actually, you might wanna hold on to that while you can, because you won’t be having it for much longer. Neville says he’s not worried because we all know that you can’t win the big one. Neville pats Zayn on the back and leaves as the show closes.