WWE NXT
April 12, 2010
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"Yes, sir, we promised you a great main event..."
The WWE video leads us into the show.
A video recapping last week's episode plays. Heath Slater won a Keg Carrying
Contest. His prize was he got to face Kane later in the night. Needless to say
he was not victorious but he put up a good fight.
The NXT video plays and the first international edition of the show opens with
Michael Cole and Josh Mathews welcoming us to the show. Matt Striker, the host
of NXT, is in the ring and he welcomes the NXT rookies to the ring. They walk
out according to their rank in the Pro's Poll.
Matt Striker says he is noticing the pressure getting to them now that we're
four weeks from elimination. Striker says that Michael Tarver called himself a
pit bull and then was disqualified from the challenge before losing a match.
Tarver says he is the pressure and he's getting to the rookies. Tarver said,
"Whether I win or lose, I will not lose." What?! Even Matt Striker called him
out on that ridiculousness.
David Otunga is asked how he felt he did while facing John Cena on Raw last
night. Otunga says he wrestled the champion of WWE and he doesn't see any of the
other NXT rookies doing that on Raw. Striker mentions that was a good point.
Striker goes over to Justin Gabriel and says he beat Otunga last week just like
John Cena did last night. Striker asks him how he thinks he would fare against
John Cena. Gabriel says to give him a match against John Cena and we'll see.
Striker goes over what the winner of the NXT competition will get. Not only will
they be the next breakout star of the WWE but they will also face a world
champion of their choosing on Pay Per View! Striker says last week they tested
their physical abilities, but it takes more than that to make it. They need to
verbalize their feelings and connect with the audience. It's not only an
American audience. They will compete on a global challenge. Last week's
challenge was won by Heath Slater and the crowd boos. Tonight their mentality
will be tested. Striker says the judges will be the live crowd in London.
Whoever wins will really be able to standout. Whoever wins tonight will have the
opportunity to create their very own entrance theme rather than use their pro's
music.
Striker pulls out some cards with topics on them. The rookie will be given the
topic and they'll have 30 seconds to say something creative about it. Daniel
Bryan is ranked number one so he's first. He steps up to the podium and has
thirty seconds to talk about "passion." Wow... he tanked on that. Striker
interrupted him and Bryan barely had time to say "I love England."
Wade Barrett's topic is "blasé." Barrett says there's nothing blasé about him
unlike the rest of the rookies. Barrett says he's the best and he proves it week
in and week out. Barrett cut a great promo here saying he's the best success
story in WWE.
Justin Gabriel is next and he must talk about "flowers." Gabriel introduces
himself and says a lot of flowers grow in South Africa. Gabriel says he's not a
big fan but he likes the rose. The crowd starts booing him and he can't even
find the words to finish. That was sad.
Heath Slater's topic is "cereal." Slater talks about Captain Crunch, Fruity
Pebbles, and Cocoa Pebbles. Slater says he doesn't eat cereal because his body
can't take it. Slater finishes by asking what kind of topic "cereal" is.
David Otunga's topic is "sleep." Otunga says he doesn't get much of it because
he's always trying to stay one step ahead of the other rookies. Once he wins the
competition he can sleep a little more.
Skip Sheffield's topic is "rainbows." Sheffield doesn't speak on it for one
second. Instead he rips off Steve Austin (as if he hasn't done that enough
already) by asking the crowd if they want some "pep in their step" to give him a
"yup, yup, yup." I really thought he was going to say "hell yeah." That didn't
impress me (not that anyone besides Barrett has) but the crowd liked it.
Michael Tarver is asked to speak on the topic of "itchy." The crowd chants
something at him (I think "Who are you") and he doesn't speak. He walks away
from the podium and lets the time expire.
Darren Young's topic is "toothpaste." Young says that's something a lot of
people in England don't use. He asks if that's PG. If there's a place he'd
rather not be its right here. Michael Tarver rips the microphone out of his hand
and says if he had anything to say he'd say it. Tarver says the crowd doesn't
deserve it.
Matt Striker asks them to pick a winner. It's a tie between Skip Sheffield and
Wade Barrett. They'll both get a topic and the crowd will make the final
decision. Sheffield's topic is "bubble gum." Sheffield goes off topic and says
he won the keg carrying contest and the crowd boos. Sheffield says he doesn't
chew bubble gum and that's that. Yikes...
Wade Barrett will talk about "wind." Barrett says if Sheffield had anything
other than rocks for brains he'd talk about the topic. Barrett talks about the
wind of change coming through the WWE and its him. Barrett says he'll be the
first ever English WWE Champion. The crowd loved it and he wins. He was
legitimately the best out of the garbage topics given out. Barrett will get his
own entrance music next week.
Tonight's main event will be Wade Barrett taking on Christian.
-Commercial Break-
The Raw Recap airs. I thought Jack Swagger was a Smackdown superstar? They then
run down the Extreme Rules card.
Footage from last Friday's Smackdown airs with Darren Young reversing his
decision to join the Straight Edge Society. The S.E.S. attacked him until Rey
Mysterio ran down and saved him from getting his head shaved.
The S.E.S. is backstage with Darren Young. Young apologizes and says he thought
he was ready. Punk says if it wasn't for Mysterio sticking his nose in his
business he'd be bald. Luke Gallows says he manhandled him like a "punk." CM
Punk hilariously took exception to that. Punk says it took guts for Young to do
what he did and Gallows says, "Yeah, rookie." Punk asks Gallows if he can beat
Young and he says he can. Punk says if he beats Luke then last week is forgiven.
If Luke wins then they'll shave his head tonight. Oh God please win Luke
Gallows!
-Commercial Break-
Wade Barrett vs. Christian
Chris Jericho and Heath Slater are at ringside.
They circle the ring and Christian gets a waist lock. Barrett counters into a
side headlock before being whipped off. Barrett shoulder blocks him down and
goes into the ropes to eat a dropkick. Christian gets a side headlock on and
Barrett gets out with a back suplex. Barrett executes an awesome slingshot
backbreaker and Jericho goes to commentary to talk about how awesome that was.
That got Barrett a near fall. Barrett stomps away and chokes him on the ropes.
Barrett backs up and charges but Christian pulls the top rope down, sending him
over. Christian then hits a springboard body splash over the top. We'll take a
break here.
-Commercial Break-
We come back from the break to see Christian punch Barrett. Christian then runs
into a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for a near fall. Christian is sent into the
ropes for another backbreaker and another near fall. Christian counters out of
another backbreaker but has a whip reversed. Christian hits a forearm smash and
hits a reverse DDT for a near fall. Christian then chokes him on the ropes for
some retribution. Christian goes to the top rope and hits a nice cross-body
block for a near fall. Christian goes to the top again and jumps but Barrett
ducks and hits a big boot for a near fall.
Barrett sends him sternum first into the corner and shoulder blocks the back.
Barrett charges but Christian moves and kicks him in the face. Christian hits a
flying back elbow and looks for his finisher. Chris Jericho tries to interfere
and it almost works as Barrett sets up for his finisher but Heath Slater
interferes as well. Christian counters into the Kill Switch and takes the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Christian
Match Rating: *
Chris Jericho yells about the interference as they walk away. Christian
celebrates in the ring with his rookie.
We see a video of David Otunga being featured on Access Hollywood. They show the
whole segment. He looked good on the show.
The Miz is backstage with Daniel Bryan and he chastises him for his ridiculous
promo. Miz calls him the Susan Boyle of the WWE: a lot of talent but no star
power. Miz says the only reason he's number one is because of him. He's 0-7 on
the show and would be nothing. Miz tells him to stop being cocky and listen by
taking his star power and charisma. Miz yells at him to win and be a star. That
was an awesome segment.
-Commercial Break-
Daniel Bryan vs. William Regal
For any fan of Bryan's ROH days then this is a dream match for you.
They lock up and Regal wrenches the arm. Bryan twists out of it and hits a
dropkick. Bryan hits a big forearm smash in the corner and hits a beautiful full
nelson suplex for a near fall! Bryan kicks him viciously in the corner before
being backed up by the referee. Bryan walks into a forearm smash and Regal works
on him before being put in a guillotine choke. Regal counters out with a
fisherman's suplex and hits the Knee Trembler for the win. Maybe one day we'll
actually see this match with the time it deserves.
Winner by Pinfall: William Regal
Match Rating: *
The Miz quickly runs in and smashes Regal out of the ring. Miz picks Bryan up,
who's bleeding from the mouth, and gives him the Skull Crushing Finale.
Darren Young will take on Luke Gallows next. If Young loses then he can say
bye-bye to his hair.
-Commercial Break-
Darren Young vs. Luke Gallows
Gallows immediately beats him down with punches and kicks. Gallows sends him
into the ropes and avalanches him. Young soon blocks a punch and tries a
comeback but Gallows uppercuts him for a two count. Gallows punches him and rips
off the headband. Gallows sends him into the corner and kicks away. Gallows
whips him to the other corner but Young moves. Young tries a cross-body in the
corner but Gallows hangs him up on the ropes. Gallows hits a fall away slam and
a short-arm clothesline for a near fall. Gallows goes for another fall away slam
but Young counters into a pin for the win. Damn!
Winner by Pinfall: Darren Young
Match Rating: *
Darren Young celebrates and CM Punk comes in to raise his arm in the air. Luke
Gallows doesn't look happy about this as Punk and Serena walk out on him.