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Joe Gacy vs. Malik Blade (NXT Halloween Havoc 2021)
Joe Gacy continued his campaign for inclusivity here on NXT Halloween Havoc 2021 in a matchup against Malik Blade. There wasn't much to this contest at all. The commentary team focused on security footage of Harland arriving at the CWC with the mysterious big man coming down to ringside. He was about to attack Blade until Gacy called him off.
Joe Gacy hit his handspring lariat to defeat Malik Blade here in just over two minutes. The story was more about Harland and Gacy's developing relationship as it seems like Joe is trying to change the former NCAA star. Joe Gacy's character is polarizing, but his relationship with Harland is at least intriguing.
Star rating: *1/2
Roderick Strong vs. Odyssey Jones (NXT Halloween Havoc 2021)
Diamond Mine came out next for the next contest on Halloween Havoc 2021. Malcolm Bivens made an open invitational to anyone in the locker room to face any member of his group. Odyssey Jones accepted the challenge and wanted a piece of the NXT Cruiserweight Champion Roderick Strong in a non-title bout.
Roderick Strong can have a good match with anyone on the roster, but Odyssey Jones is still being seasoned and growing. It wasn't his smoothest bout here. However, it was entertaining with the Diamond Mine causing a distraction long enough for Strong to hit a pair of knees to beat the larger opponent.
Star rating: **
