
WWE NXT
February 8, 2022
The Capitol Wrestling Center
Orlando, Florida
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Commentators: (Vic Joseph & Wade Barrett)
Transcription by Josh Lopez
First Match: The Grizzled Young Veterans vs. The Creed Brothers w/The Diamond Mine In A Semi-Final Round Match In The 2022 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament
The Creed Brothers and #GYV are putting everything on the line to reach the #DustyClassic finals!#WWENXT @JuliusCreedWWE @BrutusCreedwwe @ZackGibson01 @JamesDrake_GYT pic.twitter.com/aJRNsPCiHW
— WWE (@WWE) February 9, 2022
Creed Brothers attacks GYV before the bell rings. All hell is breaking loose in Orlando. Brutus rolls Drake back into the ring. Brutus ducks a clothesline from Drake. Brutus with a straight right hand. Brutus sends Drake to the corner. Brutus with a Back Body Drop. Drake regroups on the outside. Drake tags in Gibson. Brutus applies a waist lock. Gibson with a double wrist lock takedown. Gibson applies a headscissors neck lock. Gibson transitions into a hammerlock. Brutus with a fireman’s carry takeover. Brutus applies an arm-bar. Brutus tags in Julius. Julius with an arm-bar takedown. Assisted GutWrench Suplex. Julius backs Gibson into the ropes. Gibson with a chop/uppercut combination. Julius rocks Gibson with a forearm smash. Drake prevents Gibson from hitting the turnbuckles. Gibson clotheslines Julius. Gibson applies a front face lock. Gibson tags in Drake.
Drake kicks Julius in the ribs. Following a snap mare takeover, Drake kicks Julius in the back. Drake with southpaw haymakers. Julius ducks a clothesline from Drake. Julius with two waist lock takedowns. Drake applies a side headlock. Gibson made the blind tag. Julius whips Drake across the ring. Leapfrog Exchange. Julius clotheslines Drake over the top rope. Julius ducks a clothesline from Gibson. Julius dropkicks Gibson. Julius tags in Brutus. Julius with a waist lock takedown. Creed Brothers with clubbing knee strikes. Brutus with The GutWrench Suplex. Brutus shoves Drake. Brutus rolls Gibson back into the ring. Drake runs interference. Gibson nails Brutus with a throat thrust. Gibson tags in Drake. GYV catapults Brutus’ throat first into the steel beam under the ring. Drake rolls Brutus back into the ring. Drake with a forearm smash. Drake applies the cravate against the top rope. Drake tags in Gibson.
Gibson snaps Brutus off the top rope. Gibson starts choking Brutus. Gibson with a forearm smash. Gibson tags in Drake. Drake with a flying double axe handle strike for a two count. Drake applies a rear chin lock. Drake drives his knee into the midsection of Brutus. Drake with a forearm smash. Drake tags in Gibson. Brutus with a double leg takedown. Gibson attacks Brutus from behind. Gibson is putting the boots to Brutus. Brutus with The Deadlift Vertical Suplex. Gibson tags in Drake. Drake stops Brutus in his tracks. Drake applies The Sleeper Hold. Brutus with desperation forearms. Brutus kicks Drake in the face. Brutus tags in Julius. Julius scores the forearm knockdown. Julius knocks Gibson off the ring apron. Julius is throwing haymakers at Drake. Julius ducks a clothesline from Drake. Julius with a running chop block. Julius applies The Stretch Muffler.
Drake transitions into The Guillotine Choke. Julius with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex. Julius Powerslams Drake for a two count. Julius punches Gibson. Julius goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Drake lands back on his feet. Standing Switch Exchange. Drake tags in Gibson. Julius decks Drake with a back elbow smash. Gibson pulls Julius out of the ring. Julius with a forearm smash. Drake lands The Suicide Dive. Gibson rolls Julius back into the ring. Gibson tags in Drake. GYV hits The Doomsday Device for a two count. Julius dropkicks the left knee of Drake. Brutus and Gibson are tagged in. Forearm Exchange. Brutus with a double leg takedown. Brutus transitions into a ground and pound attack. Brutus knocks Drake off the apron. Gibson drops Brutus with another throat thrust. Gibson tags in Drake. Drake with southpaw forearms. Drake tags in Gibson. Brutus drives Gibson back first into the turnbuckles. Julius delivers The SuperPlex. Creed Brothers connects with The Pop Up Double Leg Takedown. Brutus plants Gibson with The Sliding Lariat to pickup the victory.
Winner: The Creed Brothers via Pinfall
"That was fun… until the credit card got cancelled."#WWENXT @therealestwendy @Amari_MillerWWE @tiffstrattonwwe pic.twitter.com/FD1QXshHVQ
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 9, 2022
👀#WWENXT @harlandwwe @DracoAnthonyWWE pic.twitter.com/Qlax9YI1nG
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 9, 2022
Second Match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Wendy Choo
.@tiffstrattonwwe is making @therealestwendy pay for every purchase on Daddy's credit card. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/n36QRieKo6
— WWE (@WWE) February 9, 2022
Stratton demands that she gets her credit card back after the bell rings. Choo applies a wrist lock. Stratton with an arm-drag takeover. Choo taunts Stratton. Choo with a drop toe hold. Choo applies a side headlock. Stratton reverses the hold. Choo goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Stratton holds onto the ropes. Choo avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Choo rolls Stratton over for a two count. Choo with a single leg dropkick. Choo with a Running Roundhouse Kick. Choo follows that with The Nap Time Elbow for a two count. Choo applies a rear chin lock. Stratton gets back to a vertical base.
Stratton with a snap mare takeover. Stratton drives her knee into the midsection of Choo. Choo reverses out of the irish whip from Stratton. Choo with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex. Choo goes for a Cartwheel Forearm, but Stratton counters with a straight right hand. Stratton starts complaining about a broken nail. Stratton repeatedly stomps on Choo’s chest. Stratton sends Choo face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Stratton with a Double Handstand Splash in the corner. Stratton with Two Corner Dropkicks. Stratton talks smack to Choo. Stratton connects with The Twisting Splash to pickup the victory.
Winner: Tiffany Stratton via Pinfall
ummmmmm excuse us, @DakotaKai_WWE… is that your stuff???#WWENXT @therealestwendy pic.twitter.com/fPj5HTJgHp
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 9, 2022
Third Match: Pete Dunne vs. Draco Anthony
You want weapons, @TonyDangeloWWE!? You got 'em!#WWENXT @PeteDunneYxB pic.twitter.com/JdQOzPwGXw
— WWE (@WWE) February 9, 2022
Joe Gacy and Harland are watching the match from the podium. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Wrist Lock Exchange. Dunne brings Anthony down to the mat. Dunne puts his knee on the left shoulder of Anthony. Dunne works on his joint manipulation game. Anthony gets back to a vertical base. Test Of Strength. Dunne with a single leg takedown. Anthony responds with an up kick. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Anthony applies a waist lock. Anthony with a side headlock takeover. Dunne reverses the hold. Anthony whips Dunne across the ring. Anthony drops Dunne with a shoulder tackle. Anthony with The Delayed Vertical Suplex. Anthony stands on Dunne’s hands. Dunne avoids the finger stomp. Dunne kicks the right knee of Anthony. Dunne stomps on Anthony’s fingers.
Dunne with The Roundhouse Kick. Dunne applies a hammerlock. Dunne starts bending Anthony’s fingers. Dunne stomps on the right elbow of Anthony. Dunne bends the left shoulder of Anthony. Dunne stomps on the left elbow of Anthony. Forearm Exchange. Dunne applies an arm-bar. Dunne unloads a series of knife edge chops. Anthony with an Inside Out Lariat. Anthony with a corner clothesline. Anthony follows that with a leaping back elbow smash. Anthony with The Spinning Face Plant for a two count. Anthony gets distracted by Gacy and Harland. Dunne side steps Anthony into the turnbuckles. Dunne with a Step Up Enzuigiri.
Dunne with a Knee Drop. Dunne applies a double wrist lock. Anthony sends Dunne into the ropes. Anthony with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex. Dunne responds with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Tony D’Angelo tries to attack Dunne with a crowbar. Dunne sends Angelo face first into the steel ring post. Dunne rocks Angelo with a forearm smash. Dunne with a Release German Suplex. Dunne connects with The Bitter End to pickup the victory. After the match, Angelo applies The Sleeper Hold. Dunne snaps Angelo’s fingers. Dunne flings multiple weapons into the ring. Dunne says that Angelo is gonna need more than a crowbar to beat him at Vengeance Day. Dunne suggests that they should have a weaponized theme cage match. Angelo accepts Dunne’s offer.
Winner: Pete Dunne via Pinfall
Cora Jade, Raquel Gonzalez, Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon Backstage Segment
Bron Breakker, Santos Escobar, Dolph Ziggler and Tommaso Ciampa Segment
Fourth Match: LA Knight vs. Sanga w/Grayson Waller
So much for that restraining order.#WWENXT @LAKnightWWE @GraysonWWE pic.twitter.com/bB02sowjI4
— WWE (@WWE) February 9, 2022
Knight ducks a clothesline from Sanga. Knight is throwing haymakers at Sanga. Sanga reverses out of the irish whip from Knight. Knight side steps Sanga into the turnbuckles. Knight with another round of haymaker. Knight dropkicks Sanga. Sanga launches Knight to the corner. Sanga drives his knee into the midsection of Knight. Sanga repeatedly stomps on Knight’s chest. Sanga uppercuts Knight. Sanga HeadButts Knight to the floor. Waller starts running his mouth. Knight sends Sanga face first into the steel ring post. Knight with clubbing blows to Sanga’s back. Knight tees off on Sanga. Knight dodges The Big Boot.
Knight kicks Sanga in the gut. Sanga denies The BFT. Sanga poses for the crowd. Sanga with the elbow drop for a two count. Sanga whips Knight into the turnbuckles. Knight kicks Sanga in the face. Knight with three running clotheslines. Sanga refuses to go down. Knight with The SpringBoard Missile Dropkick for a two count. Waller removes the top turnbuckle pad. The referee admonishes Waller. Knight denies The Chokeslam. Knight rakes the eyes of Sanga. Knight takes a swipe at Waller. Knight sends Sanga face first into the exposed steel. Knight connects with The Leaping NeckBreaker to pickup the victory. After the match, Knight is throwing haymakers at Waller. Knight plants Waller with The BFT.
Winner: LA Knight via Pinfall
coming soon!#WWENXT @nikkita_wwe pic.twitter.com/lPMz2caaqU
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 9, 2022
Fifth Match: Dakota Kai vs. Sarray
Kai is playing mind games with Sarray. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Kai backs Sarray into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Strong lockup. Wrist Lock Exchange. Sarray applies a hammerlock. Kai slams Sarray’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Kai is choking Sarray with her boot. Following a snap mare takeover, Kai applies The Figure Four Headlock. Sarray rolls Kai over for a two count. Kai SuperKicks Sarray for a two count. Sarray ducks a clothesline from Kai. Sarray brings Kai down to the mat. Sarray applies the single leg crab. Kai grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Sarray kicks Kai in the back. Kai avoids The Sunray Dropkick.
Kai nails Sarray with The Pump Kick. Kai delivers Three Face Washes for a two count. Kai with two more pump kicks. Sarray is pissed. Sarray with forearm shivers. Kai reverses out of the irish whip from Sarray. Sarray with a Roll Through Double Foot Stomp. Sarray plays to the crowd. Sarray delivers The Missile Dropkick for a two count. Kai with The Scorpion Kick. Kai hits The Twisting Flatliner for a two count. Kai is displaying her frustration. Kai sends Sarray to the corner. Sarray with the sunset flip for a two count. Rollup Exchange. Kai with another Pump Kick. Sarray avoids The Face Wash. Sarray drops Kai with The Spinning Heel Kick. Sarray connects with The Sunray Dropkick. Sarray plants Kai with The Exploder Suplex to pickup the victory.
Winner: Sarray via Pinfall
Will we have NEW NXT Women's Tag Team Champions next week???#WWENXT @indi_hartwell @persiawwe @jacyjaynewwe @gigidolin_wwe pic.twitter.com/N6qwhH3i5O
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 9, 2022
Sixth Match: MSK vs. Malik Blade & Edris Enofe In A Semi-Final Round Match In The 2022 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament
Only one team can punch their ticket to the #DustyClassic finals. Will it be #MSK or @MalikBladeWWE and @Edris_Enofe?#WWENXT @WesLee_WWE @NashCarterWWE pic.twitter.com/mWVOAgcQg8
— WWE (@WWE) February 9, 2022
Wes Lee and Malik Blade will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Blade backs Lee into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Lee dives over Blade. Lee ducks a clothesline from Blade. Standing Switch Exchange. Lee ducks a clothesline from Blade. Blade with two leapfrogs. Lee sends Blade chest first into the canvas. Lee tags in Carter. Blade launches Lee over the top rope. Lee with an Apron Enzuigiri. Lee with a Rebound Dropkick. Carter follows that with The Bronco Buster for a one count. Carter applies a front face lock. Blade with heavy bodyshots. Carter answers with clubbing hamstring kicks. Blade dodges The Step Up Enzuigiri. Blade runs Carter into the turnbuckles. Enofe tags himself in. Enofe with a Belly to Back Suplex for a one count. Enofe applies a rear chin lock. Carter with a knife edge chop. Enofe reverses out of the irish whip from Carter. Carter holds onto the ropes. Carter launches Enofe over the top rope. Enofe with a shoulder block. Enofe slips over Carter’s back. Enofe ducks a clothesline from Carter.
Enofe goes for a Hurricanrana, but Carter lands back on his feet. Carter with a Mid-Kick. Carter sweeps out the legs of Enofe. Carter with The PK. Lee and Blade are tagged in. MSK gangs up on Blade. Carter with a Leaping Double Foot Stomp. Assisted Corner Dropkick. Blade regroups on the outside. Lee sweeps out the legs of Blade. Lee applies a front face lock. Carter tags himself in. Following a snap mare takeover, Carter with The Slingshot Senton for a two count. Carter kicks the left hamstring of Blade. Carter with a Rising Knee Strike. Following a rolling snap mare takeover, Blade avoids The PK. Blade with a flying forearm smash. Blade tags in Enofe. Blade and Enofe gangs up on Carter. Enofe drops Carter with The Reverse SlingBlade for a two count. Enofe sends Carter to the corner. Enofe with a shoulder block. Enofe tags in Blade. Double Hip Toss for a two count. Blade applies a rear chin lock. Carter with elbows into the midsection of Blade. Blade dropkicks Carter for a two count.
Blade repeatedly drives his knee into Carter’s back. Blade applies a rear chin lock. Carter gets back to a vertical base. Carter with a back elbow smash. Lee and Enofe are tagged in. Lee scores the forearm knockdown. Lee uppercuts Enofe. Lee delivers his combination offense. Lee with an elevated dropkick. Lee with a running forearm smash. Lee follows that with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Lee with The Reverse Exploder Suplex. Lee with The Running Meteora. Lee tags in Carter. Lee catapults Enofe into a SuperKick from Carter. Carter connects with The Flying Meteora for a two count. Blade dumps Lee out of the ring. Blade lands The SomerSault Plancha. Enofe rolls Carter over for a two count. Enofe with an Inside Out Lariat. Enofe tags in Blade. Running Cutter/GourdBuster Combination. Blade tags in Enofe. Enofe with The Flying Splash for a two count. Lee sends Blade crashing to the outside. Lee side steps Enofe into the turnbuckles. Rocket Launcher Dropkick. Carter tags in Lee. MSK plants Enofe with their BlockBuster/SpineBuster Combination to pickup the victory.
Winner: MSK via Pinfall
Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams Segment
Updated WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2022 Match Card
– Bron Breakker (c) vs. Santos Escobar w/Legado Del Fantasma For The WWE NXT Championship
– Carmelo Hayes (c) w/Trick Williams vs. Cameron Grimes For The WWE NXT North American Championship
– Pete Dunne vs. Tony D’Angelo In A Steel Cage Match
– Toxic Attraction (c) vs. Indi Hartwell & Persia Pirotta For The WWE NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship
– The Finals Of The 2022 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament
Seventh Match: Mandy Rose (c) vs. Kay Lee Ray For The WWE NXT Women’s Championship
.@shirai_io is a one woman army coming in to save @Kay_Lee_Ray! #WWENXT#ToxicAttraction @WWE_MandyRose @gigidolin_wwe @jacyjaynewwe pic.twitter.com/tINoRzcHpU
— WWE (@WWE) February 9, 2022
Ray avoids The Pump Knee Strike. Ray with four overhand chops. Following a snap mare takeover, Ray continues to chop Rose in the chest. Rose denies The KLR Bomb. Rose slaps Ray in the face. Rose with The Lou Thez Press. Rose transitions into a ground and pound attack. Rose punches Ray in the back. Ray clotheslines Rose. Ray with forearm shivers. Ray drops Rose with The Satellite DDT for a two count. Rose regroups on the outside. Ray lands The Suicide Dive. Ray rolls Rose back into the ring. Ray hooks the outside leg for a two count. Ray repeatedly sends Rose back first into the turnbuckles. Ray with a straight right hand. Rose ducks a clothesline from Ray. Rose blocks a boot from Ray. Rose drives Ray head first into the middle turnbuckle pad.
Rose repeatedly bounces Ray’s head against the middle turnbuckle pad. Rose talks smack to Ray. Rose with two haymakers. Ray reverses out of the irish whip from Rose. Rose ducks a clothesline from Ray. Rose with The SpineBuster for a two count. Rose applies a bodyscissors hold. Ray rolls Rose over for a one count. Ray with a forearm smash. Rollup Exchange. Rose drives her knee into the midsection of Ray. Rose with an Inside Out Suplex for a two count. Rose slams Ray’s head on the canvas. Rose punches Ray in the back. Rose applies The Cobra Twist. Ray breaks the grip. Ray decks Rose with a back elbow smash. Ray ducks a clothesline from Rose. Ray clotheslines Rose. Ray dropkicks Rose.
Ray rocks Rose with a forearm smash. Ray with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Ray lands The MoonSault for a two count. Ray applies The Koji Clutch. Rose rolls Ray over for a two count. Ray goes for The KLR Bomb, but Rose counters with The Sunset Flip PowerBomb for a two count. Ray denies The Angel Wings. Ray drops Rose with The GourdBuster. Ray goes for The SuperKick, but Rose rolls her over for a two count. Ray SuperKicks Rose for a two count. Ray prepares for The Swanton Bomb. The referee gets distracted by Jacy Jayne. Gigi Dolin shoves Ray off the top turnbuckle. Rose connects with The Pump Knee Strike to pickup the victory. After the match, Toxic Attraction gangs up on Ray. Io Shirai storms into the ring to make the save to close the show.
Winner: Still WWE NXT Women’s Champion, Mandy Rose via Pinfall
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