WWE taped the February 20 episode of NXT with its usual live broadcast last night (February 13) at their Performance Center in Orlando. This was reportedly done because some key people will be in or on their way to Australia next week for tests ahead of the big event Judicial Department Featured main roster live event in Perth on February 24th.
Here's at least some of what we'll see next Tuesday on USA Network, spoilers wise PWinsider:
• Oba Femi Def. Lexis King by pinfall after a pop-up Powerbomb, retaining the North American Championship. Mr. Stone appeared midway through the match and was taken out by King.
• Roxanne Perez Def. Wren Sinclair by presenting him with a cross-face.
• Josh Briggs Def. Brooks Jensen via pinfall after a pair of lariats. Both men were said to have been legitimately bloodied in the match, and were at least a little emotional afterward.
• New NXT Tag Champions Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin had an in-ring segment with the Dusty Cup. The Wolf Dogs ribbed each other a bit before they were interrupted by Andre Chase & Duke Hudson, who said that former champions Tony D'Angelo & Stacks owed them a rematch so they wanted a shot at the new titleholders. Nathan Fraser and Axiom are out pushing for a championship title shot, and Bricker said this feels like something they need to settle. NXT General Manager Ava then appeared to announce the #1 contender's match later in the show.
• Jessie Jane Def. Ariana Grace via pinfall after discus throw. Jayne was outside with fellow Chase U students Thea Hail & Jazmyn Nix, and encouraged them to attack Grace while she was outside the ring. Hail hesitated, but Knicks pinned Grace with a forearm and sent her back for the finish. Nyx and Jane celebrated afterwards while Hail looked unhappy.
• Andre Chase and the Duke of Hudson Def. Nathan Frazer & Axiom via pinfall (Chase on Frazer as the last in a series of pinfall attempts) to become #1 contenders for the tag titles. After the match, the two teams (and Chase U's Riley Osborne) were attacked by Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. The Good Brothers then appeared in the ring before leaving.
• The legend of eyelashes Def. Kehlani Jordan via pinfall after a powerbomb and a distraction from Jakara Jackson. Kiana James and Izzy Dame appeared to have ill intentions towards Jordan, but she managed to escape.
• Lyra Valkyria and Shotzi's match for the women's title was stopped due to Shotzi's injury. More about that here. Ava announced an open challenge, which Legend answered.
• Lyra Valkyria Def. Lash Legend via pinfall after a top rope splash to retain the NXT Women's Championship.
Sound worth a few hours of your time next Tuesday night?
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