
WWE NXT
March 7, 2018
Center Stage
Atlanta, Georgia
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Transcription by Josh Lopez
It all kicks off TONIGHT on @WWENetwork! #WWENXT #DustyClassic pic.twitter.com/hSe9inwQsH
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 8, 2018
First Match: TM61 vs. The Authors Of Pain w/Paul Ellering in a First Round Match In The 2018 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament
Rezar and Throne will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie up. Rezar shoves Thorne to the canvas. Rezar is ramming his shoulders into the midsection of Thorne. Rezar kicks Thorne in the gut. Akam tags himself in. Akam levels Thorne with a Knee Strike. Akam follows that with a Flap Jack. Thorne decks Akam with a Back Elbow Smash. Thorne with a Forearm/Chop Combination to Akam. Thorne makes the hot tag to Miller. Stereo Russian Leg Sweeps from TM61.
TM61 connects with a Standing MoonSault/Fist Drop Combination. Akam rolls himself out of the ring. Miller fires off a Baseball Slide Dropkick. Thorne lands a SomerSault Plancha. Miller throws Akam back into the ring. Miller with the cover for a one count. Miller is trying to wear down Akam with Clubbing Forearm Smashes. Akam connects with a Turnbuckle PowerSlam. Akam tags in Rezar. Rezar transitions into a ground and pound attack. Rezar is mauling Miller on the middle rope.
Coming out of the commercial break, AOP continues to cut the ring in half. AOP hits their Diving Foot Stomp/Back Breaker Combination for a two count. Akam delivers a clubbing blow to the back of Miller. Akam applies a rear chin lock. Miller gets back to a vertical base. Miller backs Akam into the turnbuckles. Miller creates separation with a DDT. Miller makes the hot tag to Thorne. Thorne with a series of uppercuts to Rezar. Thorne clotheslines Rezar. Thorne follows that with a Dropkick.
Thorne connects with a Running Cannonball Strike. Thorne with a Falcon Arrow for a two count. Rezar responds with a Big Boot. Rezar tags in Akam. AOP with a SitOut PowerBomb/Neck Breaker Combination for a two count. AOP goes for Stereo Death Valley Drivers, but TM61 lands back on their feet. Miller with a Saito Suplex to Akam. Thorne tags in Miller. Miller lands Blue Vengeance for a two count. Rezar PowerBombs Thorne on the ring apron. Akam with an Exploder Suplex which sends Miller crashing into the turnbuckles. AOP plants Miller with The Last Chapter to pickup the victory.
Winner: The Authors Of Pain via Pinfall
.@roderickstrong had some words for @PeteDunneYxB… but The #UndisputedERA wasn't about to sit back silently! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/xZFMPsg1dB
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"Tonight, @WWEAleister… CHAOS WILL WIN!" – @KillianDain #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/CjPdMhcktW
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Second Match: Bianca BelAir vs. Drew Renee
Oh, that victory? LIGHT WORK for @BiancaBelairWWE! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/T5a1iEXGz7
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) March 8, 2018
BelAir kicks Renee in the gut. BelAir is attacking the hair of Renee. BelAir delivers Two Vertical Suplex’s. BelAir follows that with a GourdBuster. BelAir plants Renee with The Fallaway PowerBomb to pickup the victory.
Winner: Bianca BelAir via Pinfall
.@QoSBaszler wants to know: Why so silent, @WWEEmberMoon? #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/SOMF4Nm38K
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 8, 2018
#HeavyMachinery @WWEDozovic @TuckerKnightWWE couldn't be MORE ready for the #DustyClassic! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/X014LspuBb
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 8, 2018
Tomasso Ciampa Segment:
Matchup’s For Next Weeks WWE NXT
#UKChampion @PeteDunneYxB defends his title against @AdamColePro NEXT WEEK on #WWENXT, only on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/lPUPG7MyA9
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 8, 2018
It'll be The #StreetProfits @MontezFordWWE @AngeloDawkins vs. #HeavyMachinery @WWEDozovic @TuckerKnightWWE in Round 1 of the #DustyClassic, NEXT WEEK on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/Favb6UuA0L
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) March 8, 2018
Third Match: Aleister Black vs. Killian Dain
Dain starts things off with a ShotGun Dropkick for a two count. Dain is putting the boots to Black in the corner. Dain runs through Black with a Body Avalanche. Dain throws Black back first to the turnbuckles. Black delivers clubbing Muay Thai Knee Strikes. Black connects with his lighting quick offense. Black lands a Triangle MoonSault. Black with multiple haymakers to Dain. Dain responds with a Running Crossbody Block for a two count. Dain repeatedly stomps on Black’s chest. Dain kicks the middle rope. Dain decks Black with a Forearm Smash. Dain follows that with a Snap Bicycle Kick. Dain with the lateral press for a two count. Dain locks in a Modified Abdominal Stretch.
Dain bodyslams Black. Dain with a series of Running Splashes. Dain applies a rear chin lock. Dain levels Black with a High Knee Lift. Dain goes for a Back Body Drop, but Black lands back on his feet. Black kicks the hamstring of Dain. Following a Forearm KnockDown, Black takes down Dain with an Ankle Trip. Black kicks Dain in the face. Black lands a SpringBoard MoonSault for a two count.
Dain sends Black to the ring apron. Black goes for a Missile Dropkick, but Dain counters with a Massive Lariat for a two count. Dain grabs the beard of Black. Dain and Black are trading back and forth shots. Black with a Step Up Enzuigiri to Dain. Dain responds with a SpineBuster. Dain with a Fireman’s Carry Slam. Dain follows that with a Vader Bomb for a two count. Black fights out of the Electric Chair Position. Black with a Victory Roll for a two count. Black drops Dain with Black Mass to pickup the victory.
Winner: Aleister Black via Pinfall