WWE NXT Results
December 25, 2013
Full Sail University
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, Tensai
Recap by: Jason Namako of Wrestleview.com
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We see the usual intro, then Renee Young welcomes us to this special “NXT Rewind” edition of the show, looking at the year that was 2013 in NXT. Renee mentions the opening of the WWE Performance Center this past July. We see video from the grand opening of the WWE Performance Center.
We go to video of current WWE superstars who started down in NXT. The video features The Wyatt Family, The Shield, Fandango, Xavier Woods, Damien Sandow, Antonio Cesaro and Big E. Langston.
We go to a promo from Big E. Langston. Big E says that the past year has been a whirlwind experience. I went from being just a guy to the master of the five count to your NXT Champion to making my WWE debut and then my very first Wrestlemania appearance and now, your Intercontinental Champion. And honsetly, I couldn’t have done it without the support of the NXT Universe, without the maniacal five count chants. So, I want to take this time to say thank you and I want to let you all know that this is just the beginning.
We go to a promo from Antonio Cesaro. Cesaro says that out of that small crop of world-class technical wrestlers that I admired, William Regal was the only one I ever truly respected. Your ruthlessness and your evil genius was an inspiration for my whole career. I was so happy when you reached out and helped me get my job here in the WWE and I truly thank you for that. But, just because you did that and you got to know me very well, you know and you always knew that this day was gonna come, the day where there is only room for one of us. And that’s the younger, that’s the stronger and that’s the far, far better man.
Commercial
This year, NXT has crowned many champions, including creating 2 brand new championships. We go to video highlighting the finals of the tournament to crown the first NXT Tag Team Champions which saw British Ambition of Adrian Neville and Oliver Grey defeat the Wyatt Family to become the first champions.
Also this year, the NXT Women’s Title was created. We go to video highlighting the finals of the tournament to crown the first NXT Women’s Champion as Paige defeated Emma to become the first champion.
Backstage, Devin Taylor interviews NXT Women’s Champion Paige. Paige says that Emma will still be just a dancer to her, but the difference is that now, she has my respect because not only does she know her dance moves outside the ring, but she knows some dance moves inside the ring and she gave me one of my hardest fought victories in the WWE and for that I am thankful, but I still hate her. But this title right here proves that I am the best NXT Women’s WRESTLER, because that’s exactly what I am, a wrestler. But I want more, so this is a message to all you Divas, even you AJ. This is a promise because sooner, rather than later, I will be the most dominant anti-Diva to ever walk through the WWE. I will make history as a wrestler.
Paige walks off, but then NXT Champion Bo Dallas walks in, saying there is no need to introduce him. I know you want to hear all about the hardships I endured, me fighting my way through the battle royal to earn the #1 contendership and then defying all odds and defeat the unbeatable NXT Champion Big E. Langston and shock the world, but what I need to talk about is all my “Bo-lievers” and how important it is to “bo-lieve” in yourself and more importantly, “bo-lieve” in me and the moment in history that made this possible, the moment in history that made me the man I am today, not only NXT Champion, but a champion of life and the moment that gave everybody to “bo-lieve”.” We see video of when Bo Dallas defeated Big E. Langston to become NXT Champion.
Commercial
We see a promo from the Wyatt Family. Bray Wyatt says that this world is defined by the brave men and women that are willing to stand for a cause. Our crusades began at a place called NXT and our short reign, I assure you, there was not one man, woman, or child that didn’t recognize the name Wyatt. We reigned like kings, based on one principle, down with the machine. And we took our efforts to the WWE, with that same promise in mind. We have defiled monsters, we have turned heroes into victims, all for a cause that began in NXT, down with the machine.
We see video on the new stars of NXT and future stars of WWE. The video features Aiden English, Mojo Rawley, Bayley, Tyler Breeze, Alexander Rusev, Sasha Banks, Corey Graves and Sami Zayn.
We see videos on the WWE stars and legends who have made appearances in NXT. The video features Christian, The Bella Twins, Santino Marella, Paul Heyman, Mark Henry, Dolph Ziggler, John Cena, The Big Show, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, AJ Lee, Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels.
We go to a promo from William Regal. Regal says that he is the late autumn of his 30-year career and recently I’ve been pondering over the legacy of William Regal, what’s it all been about. I’m a vicious and sadistic and spiteful fighter. I’ve been a unique entertainer. I never acheived the one thing I wanted to acheive most, becoming World Heavyweight Champion. But that’s my fault because I have a wonderful knack of getting myself in a lot of trouble. But to the people who really know, I’ve been a second-to-none, world class technical wrestler, that wasn’t until Antonio Cesaro came along. Because I know, even on my best day, he’s 10 times the man and wrestler that I’ve ever been. And he knows that and that’s what this is really all about. He has an intense desire to prove it and I truly commend him for it. I’m going into this match, knowing that the only chance I’ve got of winning, much less surviving, is a miracle. And that’s not coming to a faithless, old villain like myself. I’m not worried or scared of my plight, in fact, I’m relishing the thought. I’m gonna compete with every drop of vile and venom that I got left and if this is the end, well I honestly can’t think of a more noble way to go than be beaten by the ultimate competitor.
Commercial
We go to a promo from the Shield. Dean Ambrose says that in 2013, the Shield proved to be the most dominant unit in sports-entertainment. We proved that by winning matches, winning championships, but we’ve also proven to be the most destructive unit, the most destructive force in sports-entertainment. We proved that by destroying every superstar, from the Undertaker to the Rock to John Cena. And destroying is something we do very well. But before we destroyed it, we created it. We built NXT. Seth Rollins says it was the Shield’s 2013 that paved the way for the boys and girls who are gonna come up here and be our next victims. Adrian Neville, Sami Zayn, Bo Dallas, the Ascension, Corey Graves of the world. Roman Reigns says that when and if you make it to the big show, remember one thing, we own this yard and we’re not giving it up anytime soon. Believe that and believe in the Shield!
We go to video highlighting what was named the 2013 NXT Match of the Year, the 2/3 falls match between Sami Zayn and Antonio Cesaro.
Backstage, Devin Taylor interviews Sami Zayn. Zayn says facing Cesaro was very difficult, he is a beast. I came to NXT with a lot to prove and its a pretty big deal to be mentioned in the same breath as this “match of the year” term, that’s a big thing, especially here in NXT, where there have been countless great matches. It bothered me that I came up short on that match and maybe that’s why it will never fully be over between me and Cesaro, but my focus now is the NXT Title, my focus is Bo Dallas. Presently, I’m dealing with a roadblock named Leo Kruger and I plan on taking care of that. In fact, all this talk of 2/3 falls has me thinking. Sami Zayn vs. Leo Kruger, 2/3 falls, next week. Let’s start the new year off with a bang.
We go to the commentary table before our main event of Antonio Cesaro against William Regal. Commentators are Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton and Tensai. Howard Finkel will once again do the ring announcing for the main event.
Main Event in a Grudge Match: Antonio Cesaro vs. William Regal
Cesaro works over Regal’s arm early. Regal tries to reverse out, but Cesaro takes him down. Cesaro pulls at the fingers of Regal. Regal tries to arm drag out, but Cesaro maintains control. Regal with a kip-up and pulls at Cesaro’s face. “You still got it” chants by the crowd. Cesaro breaks free, but Regal regains control.
Commercial
Back from commercial as Cesaro tries to apply a standing headscissors, but Regal slams him down to get free. Cesaro kips up and goes back to work on Regal’s arm. Regal takes down Cesaro and gains a 1 count. Knucklelock applied as Cesaro uses his power to put Regal in a back bridge. Cesaro gains a 1 count. Regal kips up and hits a knee to the ribs. Regal takes down Cesaro and applies a Japanese Stranglehold, then bridges backward into a surfboard variation while keeping the stranglehold applied. Cesaro whips down Regal to get free. “This is wrestling” chants by the crowd. Test of Strength once again between the two. Regal breaks loose and applies a cravate. Snapmare, but Cesaro kips up. Regal blocks being snapmared and Cesaro has to use all of his power to take Regal over to the mat, but Regal still maintains control of the neck of Cesaro. Cesaro gets out and backs Regal into the corner. Regal spins Cesaro around and hits a series of left-handed forearms. Ref has words with Regal, who then repeatedly mule kicks Cesaro in the face while talking to the ref. Regal turns away from Cesaro, who takes advantage and takes out Regal’s knee with a chopblock. Cesaro drives the leg against the apron, then pulls it against the ropes.
Commercial
Back from commercial as Cesaro has an ankle hold applied on Regal. Regal tries to kick him off, but Cesaro drives a series of elbows to the leg before applying a leglock. Regal fights back, but Cesaro rakes the eyes. Cesaro then tries to remove the knee brace on Regal’s leg and hits a knee drop to the injured knee. Cesaro with a kick to the leg, followed by another elbow. Cesaro then applies a Stretch Muffler, lifting up Regal in the process. Regal, somehow, is able to crawl and reach the ropes to force a break. Cesaro tries to go after the leg, but Regal sees it coming and rolls up Cesaro for a nearfall. Backslide for a nearfall. Regal then with a big left-handed forearm. Regal fires up and hits 2 big uppercuts, but Cesaro rears back and TAKES REGAL’s HEAD OFF with an uppercut. Series of uppercuts now by Cesaro to knock down Regal. Cesaro then does the Cesaro Swing for 10 revolutions. Cesaro crouches over Regal and begins to taunt him. Cesaro goes for the Neutralizer, but Regal counters out with a backdrop, followed by a knee drop to the arm of Cesaro. Cesaro goes for a running uppercut, but Regal kicks the arm. Regal takes down Cesaro and drops his body weight across the injured arm multiple times. Uppercut by Regal, followed by an Exploder. Regal fires up again and measures Cesaro for the Knee Trembler, but his knee gives out. Cesaro with a headbutt, but when he tries for a second, Regal nails with his good knee. Regal goes for a Butterfly Suplex, but Cesaro lifts him up overhead and covers him for a 1 count. Regal maintains control, however and transitions Cesaro, attempting to lock in the Regal Stretch, but Cesaro is able to reach the ropes before Regal can lock it in. Cesaro comes back with a big dropkick. Cesaro regains feeling in his injured arm and the DOUBLE STOMPS REGAL ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD!!! Regal is not moving as Cesaro looks at his handywork. Crowd wills on Regal. Cesaro goes to pick up Regal, but doesn’t know what to do next. Cesaro sets for the Neutralizer, but then drops him down as he is seeming to have second thoughts about finishing off Regal. Regal picks himself up and looks at Cesaro as if to say “finish me.”
Cesaro then hits Regal with the Neutralizer to get the win.
Winner: Antonio Cesaro by pinfall (The Neutralizer)
Afterward, referees try to help Regal up the rampway, but Cesaro is right behind him. Cesaro spins Regal around and the two stare each other down. Cesaro extends his hand and Regal shakes it as we go to credits.