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Last week, the King of Bros and the Bruiserweight captured the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic trophy, knocking the Grizzled Young Vets off in the finals. With NXT TakeOver: Portland coming up, the motley crew seemed destined for gold.
The Broserweights kick NXT off, riding to the ring in a golf cart, Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic trophy and pyro in tow. Matt Riddle is ecstatic and Pete Dunne is...well...ya know, he's Pete Dunne.
Riddle says that he and Dunne have been celebrating ever since their victory over the Grizzled Young Vets last week, and dubs the golf cart the "Broserweight Mobile." Dunne reminded Riddle that the last thing he ever thought he'd do was be a successful tag team with the King of Bros. Still, it worked out too well, and they dominated the tournament.
Before they could continue, the Undisputed Era's Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish stormed out. The NXT Tag Team Champions were about to storm the ring, but Roderick Strong managed to hold them back. Riddle angered Fish, asking "How many Fish could Bobby Fish fry if Bobby Fish could fry fish?" After that, Riddle made it a song, because of course, he did. He's Matt Riddle.
Pete Dunne, dumbfounded, said that at TakeOver: Portland, the Broserweights are going to smoke the Undisputed Era.
Angel Garza vs Isaiah "Swerve" Scott
Garza and Scott attempted to hit heavy strikes early on, with both men dodging their opponents. However, a well-placed kick from Garza caught Scott mid-flip, giving him the upper and early on.
That was until Scott prevented Garza from using the ropes, sending him across the ring with a pop-up hurricanrana. Scott went for his handstand roll off the apron, a superkick to the back of the head dropped him to the floor. Garza followed up by driving him into the steel steps.
Back on the inside, Garza continued to punish Scott. Kicks to the chest, leg drops to the mid-section, and chest chops hammered Swerve. After a counter to a tilt-a-whirl headscissors, Garza planted Scott with a facebuster and shocked him with a superkick.
Scott finally managed to turn the tide after reversing the reverse DDT. A rolling flatliner gave him the time he needed to recover. Garza was pelted with a variety of kicks but woke up just in time to hit Scott with a superkick coming off the ropes.
Garza was caught with a surprise Michinoku Driver but managed to kick out at two. Scott set up for a dive, but Garza tossed his pants at him, distracting him. still, Scott hit the House Call, but it wasn't enough to put Garza away.
Garza hung Scott up on the ropes and bounced Scott with the Wing Clipper.
Results: Angel Garza defeated Isaiah "Swerve" Scott via pinfall.
After the bout, Garza took to the mic to brag about knocking off, not just Swerve, but Humberto Carrillo and Rey Mysterio. Now, since he wasn't pinned at Worlds Collide, he wants a shot at HIS NXT Cruiserweight Championship. He'll be keeping his eyes on Jordan Devlin.
Backstage, The Undisputed Era were seen bullying various backstage personnel as they hunted for Tommaso Ciampa.
A Mercedes Martinez vignette played. The long-time vet is expecting to make a huge impact on NXT.
Earlier today, Dominic Dijakovic was interviewed about his victory over Damian Priest last week. While he believed he deserved an NXT North American Championship opportunity, he felt that Keith Lee and William Regal didn't see things the same way. He was interrupted by Killian Dain, who felt he was next in line and looking to put Dijakovic down.
Dominik Dijakovic vs Killian Dain
Dijakovic took the fight to Dain early. Dain set up for a powerslam into the steps but Dijakovic broke out, instead of using the steps for a cannonball. Before he could hit the discus clothesline, though, Dain cut him down with The Divide.
Back from the break, Dijakovic hammered Dain with a back elbow and dumped him with a release suplex. A sit-out chokeslam gave him a near fall. As he moved up top, Dain rushed to the second rope (the most dangerous rope) for a superplex. Both men crashed from on high all the way down to the mat.
Both men traded heavy strikes, but a cyclone kick took Dain down. Dijakovic missed a top rope moonsault and was driven into the corner with a shotgun dropkick followed by a running senton. The Vader Bomb was blocked as Dijakovic brought him down on his shoulders for Feast Your Eyes.
Results: Dominik Dijakovic defeated Killian Dain via pinfall.
After the match, it was made official that Dijakovic would face Keith Lee for the NXT North American Championship at NXT TakeOver: Portland.
Backstage, the Era were still looking for Ciampa. They ran across Kushida, who was immediately beaten down. Bronson Reed came across the scene and attempted to stand up to the group, but a surprise leaping knee from Roderick Strong left him on the ground.
Mauro Ranallo attempted to lead a conversation between Johnny Gargano and Finn Balor, but it broke down quickly. Balor said that Gargano would never be the next Finn Balor. Gargano said that's fine because he's the first and only Johnny Wrestling.
Gargano said he wants NXT Balor because if the Balor that lost to Bobby Lashley week after week on RAW shows up, he'll run right through him. He promised to drive the NXT flag straight through Balor's heart, but the Prince stated that he doesn't have one.
Mercedes Martinez vs Kacy Catanzaro
Catanzaro was immediately planted with a Double-A spinebuster. She kicked out, allowing Martinez to set up a stalling suplex. Catanzaro escaped, tripping her up and hitting a running dropkick and a running hurricanrana.
A hurricanrana pinfall nearly gave Catanzaro the upset victory. As she set up for a springboard maneuver, Martinez knocked her to the floor. Catanzaro was driven into the barricade repeatedly.
Back inside, a Fisherman Buster ended Catanzaro's night.
Results: Mercedes Martinez defeated Kacy Catanzaro via pinfall.
Backstage, Cathy Kelly asked Rhea Ripley about her challenge to Charlotte Flair on Monday Night RAW. The NXT Women's Champion said that, for the moment, her focus is on Bianca Belair.
The Undisputed Era was still searching for Tommaso Ciampa by the trucks. Ciampa jumped them, taking out Fish, O'Reilly, and Strong before bringing Cole inside the arena. Cole's head was hammered into the table, leaving him dazed as the Psycho Killer admired everything he'd done tonight.
Before he could powerbomb Cole through the table again, the Undisputed Era came in from behind. They brought Ciampa into the ring, but he was saved by the Broserweights. NXT officials and security broke up the brawl while GM William Regal ran out.
Regal said that this was being settled tonight, as we'd see a six-man tag team match later on. All seven men continued to brawl, though, breaking through security. Riddle, at one point, was facing a three-on-one fight..and winning!
Finally, the skirmish was broken up.
Jordan Devlin vs Tyler Breeze
Before Breeze could even finish his entrance, he was knocked off the apron with a running dropkick. Devlin assaulted Breeze outside the ring before being forced away by the referee. We moved into the commercial break with officials checking on Prince Pretty.
As we came back, the NXT Cruiserweight Champion was rocked by two superkicks. Breeze tore at Devlin's leg with a series of knee drops and breakers before slinging Devlin's leg into the ring post.
The Irish Ace was taken out with a picture-perfect dropkick, kicking out of a pinfall at two. Devlin was able to get back in the match with a PK to Breeze on the outside. A moonsault to the floor took out Breeze. A uranage and standing moonsault on the inside nearly put Prince Pretty away.
A heavy lariat nearly decapitated Devlin. Breeze reversed a crossbody for a pinfall, getting another two-count. Devlin rushed to his feet for a quick standing Spanish Fly. Breeze kicked out. As Devlin moved to the top, his moonsault failed when Breeze put his feet up. The Single Leg Boston Crab nearly forced a tap.
The Supermodel Kick rocked Devlin, but the champ kicked out again. Devlin avoided the Unprettier and rolled inside for a leaping cutter. Breeze kicked out. Eventually, Devlin dropped Breeze with the Devlin Side.
Results: Jordan Devlin defeated Tyler Breeze via pinfall.
Bianca Belair came out to address the Rhea Ripley/Charlotte Flair situation. The Est. of NXT said that she doesn't care about The Queen, only the NXT Women's Champion. Charlotte then interrupted her, explaining that she's a fan of Belair.
However, she's not Charlotte Flair, and neither is Rhea Ripley. On cue, the NXT Women's Champion entered the arena next. Ripley and Charlotte completely ignored Bianca Belair, as the Nightmare wanted to know the answer to her WrestleMania challenge.
Belair reminded Charlotte that she isn't even supposed to be here and that she won't be another stepping stone for Ripley at NXT TakeOver: Portland. At Wrestlemania, Belair will be the one defending the title against Charlotte Flair.
The Queen said that this is a "conversation for champions" sparking rage from Ripley, who wasn't a fan of Flair disrespecting Belair. Ripley and Belair then dropped Flair with a double electric chair facebuster. Belair left the ring as Ripley stood tall.
While Ripley and Belair respect each other, at NXT TakeOver: Portland, they'll tear each other apart in order to defend the title at WrestleMania.
The Undisputed Era came out for their six-man tag team match against The Broserweights and Tommaso Ciampa. Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, and Kyle O'Reilly were dressed for business, while Strong was ready for cheerleading duty.
Ciampa, Pete Dunne, and Matt Riddle attacked the Era, leaving the competing members out cold. After that, they took out Roderick Strong in a three-on-one assault. As Ciampa rolled in, O'Reilly followed and took the fight to the former champion.
The Undisputed Era vs Tommaso Ciampa and The Broserweights
Ciampa and O'Reilly traded blows before tagging in Riddle and Fish. The King of Bros got the best of Fish, leading to Dunne and Cole getting in next. Cole was nearly planted with the Bitter End, but he escaped.
Cole distracted the referee while Strong came back for a backbreaker on the apron, leaving easy pickings for the NXT Champion. The Era slowed the match down here, taking apart the Bruiserweight. Eventually, though, the former UK Champion made it to his tag team partner, who lit up Fish & O'Reilly with strikes and a pair of exploder suplexes. Two Brotons saw O'Reilly roll out while Fish was slammed with a German suplex.
Fish tried to go blow for blow with Riddle, but couldn't keep up. A series of gutwrench suplexes followed. O'Reilly broke it up, getting tossed himself. However, that was enough to give Fish the upper hand, taking Riddle to the Era's corner.
The trio tore Riddle apart, taking out one wheel to hinder his movement. Riddle eventually made it to his feet, trading strikes and German suplexes with O'Reilly. Dunne finally tagged in, as did Cole. The Bruiserweight lit up Cole with a roundhouse to the head and X-plexed O'Reilly on top of the champion for a two. Dunne missed a moonsault, allowing Cole to hit a running knee.
The Panama Sunrise was countered by a rolling forearm. Cole responded with an Ushigoroshi, then tagged in Fis and O'Reilly. Dunne avoided Chasing the Dragon and tagged in Ciampa.
The Era were unable to contain the Psycho Killer, as Ciampa lit up everyone with a series of knees. Strong came in but was dropped with Willow's Bell. Ciampa dropped O'Reilly with Project Ciampa. Fish broke up the pin just in time. Riddle followed up with a spear to Fish.
Ciampa allowed O'Reilly to tag in Cole, leading to an immediate clas. Dunne and RIddle came in, sending the Tag Team Champions to the floor. Ciampa set up Cole for the Fairy Tale Ending, but Roderick Strong rushed in with a flying knee.
Results: Tommaso Ciampa & The Broserweights defeated The Undisputed Era via DQ.
Fish & O'Reilly took out their challengers with Chasing the Dragon and the High Low as Strong and Cole took out Ciampa. The Era held Ciampa down as Ciampa grabbed a can of spray paint. The former NXT Champion was tagged with an X before getting set up for the Last Shot. Before he could, the lights went out, as the screen spelled the return of Velveteen Dream.
Dream appeared at the top of the turnbuckle and took on all four members of Undisputed Era by himself. The Vainglorious One threw seriously strong right hands and superkicks. A Dream Valley Driver dropped Strong, his main target.
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