
WWE NXT
December 28, 2021
The Capitol Wrestling Center
Orlando, Florida
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Commentators: (Vic Joseph & Wade Barrett)
The group chat is lit and it is on for #NewYearsEvil!! #WWENXT @WesLee_WWE @NashCarterWWE @SuperKingofBros @Marcel_B_WWE @FabianAichner @WalterAUT pic.twitter.com/KkzAxiih3X
— WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2021
Transcription by Josh Lopez
First Match: Grayson Waller vs. Odyssey Jones
#NewYearsEvil just became πππππππππΌπ!
#WWENXT @AJStylesOrg @GraysonWWE pic.twitter.com/Qzz75JZN1o
— WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2021
Waller is playing mind games with Jones after the bell rings. Waller scores a left jab. Jones launches Waller to the corner. Jones levels Waller with The Body Avalanche. Jones with a Big Biel Throw. Jones repeatedly drives his knee into the midsection of Waller. Haymaker Exchange. Waller drops down on the canvas. Jones walks over Waller’s back. Jones hammers down on the back of Waller’s neck. Jones with the irish whip. Waller dives over Jones. Jones with a Side Walk Slam for a two count. Jones slams Waller’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Jones with clubbing shoulder blocks. Jones puts Waller on the top turnbuckle. Jones with clubbing blows to Waller’s chest. Waller slams Jones head on the top rope. Waller delivers his combination offense. Waller uppercuts Jones. Waller with a right jab. Waller with heavy bodyshots in the corner. Jones shoves Waller. Waller kicks Jones in the gut. Waller applies the cravate. Waller dropkicks the left knee of Jones.
Waller transitions into a ground and pound attack. Waller repeatedly drives his knee into Jones back. Waller with a forearm smash. Waller kicks Jones in the chest. Jones shoves Waller into the canvas. Waller thrust kicks the midsection of Jones. Waller kicks out the legs of Jones. Waller hammers down on the back of Jones neck. Waller tees off on Jones. Waller applies the cravate. Waller has complete control of the match. Waller SuperKicks Jones. Waller with The SpringBoard Elbow Drop for a two count. Waller with forearm shivers. Waller unloads a flurry of strikes. Jones launches Waller across the ring. Jones scores two forearm knockdowns. Jones with a BackBreaker. Waller side steps Jones into the turnbuckles. Waller with a Leg Lariat. Waller transitions into a corner mount. Walle removes the top turnbuckle pad. Jones PowerBombs Waller for a two count. Waller sends Jones face first into the exposed steel. Waller connects with The Roll Through Stunner to pickup the victory.
Winner: Grayson Waller via Pinfall
wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute…
Now tonight's main event will be @RaquelWWE & @CoraJadeWWE vs. @shirai_io & @Kay_Lee_Ray, and the winning team will battle @WWE_MandyRose for her title at #NewYearsEvil?!? pic.twitter.com/DpZZo5iID8
— WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2021
"It's either me or Legado."
The choice is yours, @elektralopezwwe!#WWENXT @xyonquinnwwe pic.twitter.com/cZ3WLT7mGv
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 29, 2021
Second Match: Andre Chase vs. Harland w/Joe Gacy
.@harlandwwe just kidnapped a man! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/NnagwyXnMy
— WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2021
Harland sends Chase face first into the canvas before the bell rings. Chase with forearm shivers. Chase kicks Harland in the face. Chase applies a waist lock. Harland with clubbing back elbow smashes. Harland deposits Chase to the floor. Chase kicks Harland in the chest. Harland drives Chase chest first into the bottom rope. Harland makes the referee call off the match after repeatedly bouncing Chase’s head on the canvas.
Winner: Harland via Referee Stoppage
Third Match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Fallon Henley
.@tiffstrattonwwe shows up and shows out in her #WWENXT in-ring debut. pic.twitter.com/Smnyw6WXEI
— WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2021
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Stratton outpowers Henley. Henley with a waist lock go-behind. Wrist Lock Exchange. Stratton with a wrist lock takedown. Stratton applies an arm-bar. Henley transitions into a side headlock. Stratton reverses the hold. Henley whips Stratton across the ring. Stratton drops Henley with a shoulder tackle. Henley drops down on the canvas. Henley leapfrogs over Stratton. Stratton lunges over Henley. Henley sends Stratton into the ropes. Stratton bodyslams Henley. Stratton whips Henley into the turnbuckles. Stratton with a Handspring Lariat. Stratton connects with The Flatliner to pickup the victory.
Winner: Tiffany Stratton via Pinfall
– Tony D’Angelo Vignette.
Has a table ever made it through a contract signing unbroken? Asking for a friend.#WWENXT @_trickwilliams @Carmelo_WWE @roderickstrong @JuliusCreedWWE #BrutusCreed @ivynile_wwe @Malcolmvelli pic.twitter.com/Mocgihs9r3
— WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2021
DON'T DO IT, HARLAND!!!#WWENXT @harlandwwe @JoeGacy pic.twitter.com/I3f5byQiFr
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 29, 2021
Fourth Match: Santos Escobar w/Legado Del Fantasma vs. Solo Sikoa
Never take your eyes off @WWESoloSikoa. #WWENXT @EscobarWWE @elektralopezwwe @xyonquinnwwe pic.twitter.com/FHi4odrcov
— WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2021
Sikoa is playing mind games with Escobar. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Escobar backs Sikoa into the ropes. The referee calls for a clean break. Escobar slaps Sikoa in the chest. Escobar applies a waist lock. Sikoa with two sharp elbow strikes. Escobar rolls Sikoa over for a one count. That leads us to a quick standoff in the center of the ring. Sikoa denies the sunset flip. Strong lockup. Escobar applies a hammerlock. Escobar transitions into a double wrist lock. Sikoa with a single leg takedown. Escobar with a double leg takedown. Escobar grapples around Sikoa. Escobar applies a sleeper hold. Escobar transitions into The Cobra Twist. Sikoa with a Hip Toss. Escobar applies a wrist lock. Sikoa sends Escobar to the corner. Sikoa with a running elbow smash. Sikoa with a running clothesline. Sikoa bodyslams Escobar. Sikoa with a Falling HeadButt for a two count.
Escobar regroups on the outside. Sikoa with a straight right hand. Sikoa gets distracted by Legado. Escobar with a Leaping Meteora. Escobar drives Sikoa back first into the ring apron. Escobar has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Escobar applies The Bow and Arrow Stretch. Sikoa is throwing haymakers at Escobar. Sikoa with a knife edge chop. Sikoa whips Escobar across the ring. Escobar with a Side Russian Leg Sweep for a one count. Escobar repeatedly stomps on Sikoa’s back. Escobar talks smack to Sikoa. Escobar toys around with Sikoa. Escobar applies the single leg crab. Sikoa grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Escobar with a basement dropkick for a one count.
Escobar applies The Fujiwara Arm-Bar. Escobar goes into the lateral press for a two count. Escobar tells Sikoa to bring it. Escobar kicks Sikoa in the gut. Sikoa with a GourdBuster. Sikoa clotheslines. Sikoa scores the elbow knockdown. Sikoa tees off on Escobar. Sikoa whips Escobar across the ring. Sikoa hits The Samoan Drop. Sikoa with a Running Senton Splash. Sikoa is fired up. Legado continues to run interference. Escobar delivers the chop block. Escobar puts Sikoa on the top turnbuckle. Escobar with The Top Rope FrankenSteiner. Xyon Quinn makes his way down to the ring. Escobar lands The Suicide Dive. Escobar is raining down haymakers. Escobar scolds Lopez. Sikoa SuperKicks Escobar. Sikoa connects with The Flying Splash to pickup the victory.
Winner: Solo Sikoa via Pinfall
π±#WWENXT @WWESoloSikoa @Bigboawwe pic.twitter.com/6Tyn1S4u7Z
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 29, 2021
Fifth Match: Von Wagner vs. Malik Blade
.@WWEVonWagner coming for @MalikBladeWWE right out of the gate!! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/uVSTpsVwLa
— WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2021
Robert Stone is watching this match in the backstage area. Wagner repeatedly drives Blade back first into the turnbuckles. Wagner with clubbing shoulder blocks. Blade with forearm shivers. Wagner drives his knee into the midsection of Blade. Wagner punches Blade in the back. Wagner whips Blade across the ring. Blade dodges The Big Boot. Blade applies a wrist lock. Blade thrust kicks the midsection of Wagner. Blade with a leaping head kick. Wagner with a Spinning Belly to Back Suplex. Wagner stomps on Blade’s back. Wagner continues to punch Blade in the back. Wagner is picking Blade apart. Wagner with a Release GutWrench Suplex.
Wagner with a short-arm clothesline. Wagner talks smack to Blade. Blade with forearm shivers. Blade ducks a clothesline from Wagner. Wagner with an Inside Out Lariat. Blade with three sharp elbow strikes. Blade follows that with forearm shivers. Wagner sends Blade into the ropes. Blade ducks a clothesline from Wagner. Blade with two dropkicks. Blade with a SpringBoard Crossbody Block. Blade is fired up. Wagner with a Lifting Flatliner. Wagner goes for a PowerBomb, but Blade counters with The Sunset Flip for a two count. Wagner with The Olympic Slam. Wagner connects with The Twisting Butterfly Suplex to pickup the victory. After the match, Wagner goes for another Olympic Slam, but Edris Enofe gets in the way. Enofe pulls Blade out of the ring.
Winner: Von Wagner via Pinfall
Updated NXT New Year’s Evil 2022 Match Card
– Tommaso Ciampa (c) vs. Bron Breakker For The WWE NXT Championship
– Mandy Rose (c) vs. Raquel Gonzalez vs. Cora Jade In A Triple Threat Match For The WWE NXT Women’s Championship
– Roderick Strong (c) w/The Diamond Mine vs. Carmelo Hayes (c) w/Trick Williams In A Title Unification Match
– Matt Riddle & MSK vs. Imperium In A 6-Man Tag Team Match
Sixth Match: Raquel Gonzalez & Cora Jade vs. Io Shirai & Kay Lee Ray. The Winning Team Will Battle Mandy Rose At NXT New Year’s EVIL For The WWE NXT Women’s Championship
The fight for a #WWENXT Women's Championship opportunity is fierce! Who do you want to see challenge @WWE_MandyRose at #NewYearsEvil?@RaquelWWE @CoraJadeWWE @shirai_io @Kay_Lee_Ray pic.twitter.com/nqlpOnWQzp
— WWE (@WWE) December 29, 2021
Cora Jade and Io Shirai will start things off. Shirai applies a waist lock. Shirai avoids the back elbow smash. Shirai pie faces Jade. Shirai drives her knee into the midsection of Jade. Jade reverses out of the irish whip from Shirai. Shirai side steps Jade into the turnbuckles. Jade goes for a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover, but Shirai lands back on her feet. Shirai tells Jade to bring it. Shirai with The Flapjack. Shirai pops back on her feet. Jade kicks Shirai in the gut. Jade blocks a boot from Shirai. Jade with a back heel trip. Jade applies a side headlock. Shirai whips Jade across the ring. Jade rolls Shirai over for a one count. Jade with a SpringBoard Hurricanrana. Jade with a Rising Knee Strike. Jade tags in Gonzalez. Following a snap mare takeover, Gonzalez with The Big Boot for a two count. Gonzalez lifts Shirai up in the air. Gonzalez launches Shirai to the corner. Shirai tags in Ray. Ray ducks a clothesline from Gonzalez. Ray with a flurry of chops. Gonzalez ducks a clothesline from Ray. Gonzalez clotheslines the back of Ray’s neck. Gonzalez tags in Jade.
Shirai dropkicks Gonzalez to the floor. Ray with a Flying Cannonball Senton to the outside. Shirai with The Asai MoonSault. Shirai and Ray are fired up. Ray punches Jade in the back. Ray applies the cravate. Ray with a snap mare takedown. Ray tags in Shirai. Shirai with a running dropkick for a two count. Shirai kicks Jade in the back. Shirai bodyslams Jade. Shirai with a double knee drop. Shirai sends Jade to the corner. Shirai tags in Ray. Ray goes back to the cravate. Following a snap mare takeover, Ray applies The Bow and Arrow Stretch. Ray kicks the right shoulder of Jade. Ray with a GourdBuster for a two count. Ray punches Jade in the back. Ray bodyslams Jade. Ray slams the left knee of Jade on the canvas. Ray applies the single leg crab. Ray goes for The KLR Bomb, but Jade counters with a sunset flip for a two count. Ray with a running forearm smash. Ray tees off on Jade. Ray tags in Shirai. Ray with a Snap Vertical Suplex. Ray knocks Gonzalez off the ring apron.
Gonzalez checks on Jade. Ray lands The Suicide Dive. Shirai with a basement dropkick. Shirai hits The Tiger Feint Kick. Shirai delivers The Missile Dropkick for a two count. Jade avoids The Shotgun Meteora. Shirai tags in Ray. Jade with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Jade tags in Gonzalez. Gonzalez with forearm shivers. Gonzalez drives her knee into the midsection of Ray. Gonzalez with a Reverse PowerBomb into the top rope. Gonzalez clotheslines Ray. Gonzalez backs Ray into the turnbuckles. Gonzalez with The Fallaway Slam. Gonzalez drags Ray to the corner. Gonzalez with The Twisting Elbow Drop. Ray SuperKicks Gonzalez. Gonzalez connects with The Chigona Bomb. Jade tags herself. Gonzalez catches Shirai in mid-air. Gonzalez dumps Shirai out of the ring. Jade hooks the outside leg for a two count. Gonzalez starts bickering with Jade. Ray rolls Jade over for a two count. Gonzalez makes Jade reverse the pinning position to pickup the victory.
Winner: Raquel Gonzalez & Cora Jade via Pinfall
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