🟡 NXT thread 2/20/24: Brothers On Two Roads Diverged
Feb 20, 2024 22:50:16 GMT -5
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Post by hbkid718 on Feb 20, 2024 22:50:16 GMT -5
Here are my NXT Thoughts, Facts, & Stats:
It sucks seeing Shotzi entering the building knowing what happened last week when the match was taped.
Wow, Lexis King VS Oba Femi was a short match. It took me longer to post my Facts & Stats. Von Wagner VS Femi could be a good match.
FACTS: This was the 4th North American Championship Match of 2024 & 1st since Vengeance Day on February 4. This was Oba Femi's 1st NXT TV match since he defeated Dragon Lee on January 9, 1st NXT opener of 2024, & his 2nd match in a row against a 2nd Generation wrestler. This was Oba Femi’s 2nd North American Championship Defense, so if he would have lost, he would have been the 1st since Dominik Mysterio who lost to Dragon Lee at Deadl1ne on December 9, 2023 to lose in his 2nd Defense. As of NXT, Oba Femi’s North American Championship Reign has lasted 42 Days, so if he would have lost, he would have been the 1st to lose in 42 Days, which is the 7th Shortest Reign of All-Time. This was Lexis King's 1st NXT since February 6 & 1st NXT opener of 2024. If Lexis King would have won, he would have been the 3rd 1st-time Champion in a row & the 3rd 2nd Generation Wrestler to be North American Champion after Solo Sikoa & Dominik Mysterio. The North American Championship has changed hands once in 2024 on NXT when Femi defeated Dragon Lee on January 9, 2024. It has changed hands 22 times in History.
I don't care about the dating crap storyline with Thea Hail, Jacy Jayne, the new girl, & Arianna Grace.
More bad acting with Lyra Valkyria & Tatum Paxley.
Good segment with Bron Breakker, Baron Corbin, Chase U, & Axiom & Nathan Frazer. I love the idea of Chase U VS Axiom & Frazier to determine the #1 Contenders.
OK promo by Roxanne Perez.
I still have no idea who that video is for.
Roxanne Perez VS Wren Sinclair was pretty good. Wren Sinclair has a great future. FACTS: This was Roxanne Perez's 1st NXT since February 6. This was Wren Sinclair's 1st NXT since February 6 & her 1st 1-on-1 Match since she lost to Lash Legend on January 23.
Another annoying segment with Meta-Four. The No Quarter Catch Crew was OK & of course, they're going to do a match for the Heritage Cup with the Catch Clause on a live episode of NXT so I can't prepare ahead of time. I guess I will get facts done for all 4 members of NQCC.
Josh Briggs VS Brooks Jensen was a hard-hitting match. Jensen hasn't been on NXT because he's been having great matches on Level Up. FACTS: This was Josh Briggs' 1st NXT since January 23 & the 1st time he wrestled a 2nd Generation wrestler since he defeated Von Wagner on NXT on June 7, 2022. This was Brooks Jensen's 1st NXT of 2024, 1st NXT since he, Josh Briggs, & Fallon Henley defeated The Meta-Four on December 12, 2023, & 1st 1-on-1 Match on NXT since he lost to Lexis King on November 28, 2023.
What a weird segment with Joe Gacy, Dijak, & a random cameo from Luca Crusifino.
I think I found a wrestler worse than Lash Legend which I didn't think was possible but it's Arianna Grace. Jacy Jayne VS Arianna Grace was horrendous. FACTS: This was Jacy Jayne's 1st NXT of 2024, her 1st NXT since she & Thea Hail lost to Izzi Dame & Kiana James on December 19, 2023, & 1st 1-on-1 Match on NXT since she defeated Thea Hail on August 15, 2023 & the 1st time she wrestled a 2nd Generation wrestler in her Career. This was Arianna Grace's 1st NXT since January 30. This was Grace's 1st 1-on-1 loss since she lost to Gigi Dolin on NXT on November 14, 2023. This was the 8th week in a row that NXT had 2 Women's Matches.
OK segment with The Family.
Very good promo by Ridge Holland.
It's so heartbreaking seeing Shotzi knowing what's going to happen to her soon.
Axiom & Nathan Frazer VS Chase U took my breath away. The match should have continued in PIP. Even after reading the spoilers, I was shocked by The OC's attack. The only thing I didn't like is why would NXT have The OC's theme ready to play when they weren't supposed to be there to begin with? I hate when they do that. FACTS: This was Axiom & Nathan Frazer's 1st NXT since February 6 & their 4th 2-on-2 Tag Team Match together, making it the most times they both teamed with the same wrestler in their Career. This was Andre Chase's 1st NXT of 2024, Duke Hudson's 1st NXT since he & Riley Osborne lost to The LWO on January 16, & their 1st 2-on-2 Tag Match since they lost to OTM on NXT on December 26, 2023, which was Chase's last match.
Loved Ilja Dragunov's promo. Can't wait to see his confrontation with Carmelo Hayes next week.
Damn more horrible acting. HBK, get your wrestlers' acting lessons ASAP. Sorry Fallon Henley & Thea Hail.
I really wish I didn't do my facts already. I could have done them while watching this brutal match between Kelani Jordan & Lash Legend but it still wasn't as bad as Jayne VS Grace. FACTS: This was Kelani Jordan's 1st NXT since she lost the Battle Royal on January 16 & her 1st 1-on-1 Match on NXT since she defeated Kiana James on November 28, 2023. This was Lash Legend's 1st NXT since February 6 & her 1st 1-on-1 Match since she defeated Wren Sinclair on January 23. This was the 2nd week in a row that NXT had 3 Women's Matches.
Wow. Cool promo by The Good Brothers. I guess there goes the storyline with them & AJ Styles breaking up.
Solid NXT next week as it returns live.
Lyra Valkyria VS Shotzi was starting to get good when Shotzi got hurt. It really sucks. I like that they had to adjust & changed the match on the fly, but they chose the wrong new challenger for Lyra with Lash Legend. FACTS: This was the 3rd NXT Women's Championship Match of 2024 & 1st since Vengeance Day on February 4. This was Lyra Valkyria's 1st NXT since she & Tatum Paxley defeated Elektra Lopez & Lola Vice on January 16 & her 1st 1-on-1 Match on NXT since she defeated Blair Davenport on January 2. This was Lyra Valkyria’s 4th Women’s Championship Defense so if she would have lost, she would have been the 1st since Tiffany Stratton who lost to Becky Lynch on NXT on December 9, 2023 to lose in her 4th Defense. As of NXT, Lyra Valkyria’s Women’s Championship Reign has lasted 119 Days, so if she would have lost, she would have been the 1st to lose in 119 Days, which is the 7th Shortest Reign of All-Time. This was Shotzi's 1st NXT of 2024 & her 1st NXT since she defeated Kiana James on October 17, 2023. If Shotzi would have won, she would have been the 9th 1st time Champion in a row & the 5th to be a former NXT Women's Tag Team Champion after Ember Moon, Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, & IYO SKY & she & Ember would be the only former Women's Tag Team Champions to both be Women's Champion. The NXT Women’s Championship hasn’t changed hands in 2024, with the last title change taking place on NXT on October 26, 2023 when Valkyria defeated Becky Lynch. It has changed hands 20 times in History. This was the 1st NXT since October 24, 2023 to have 4 Women's Matches.
Lyra Valkyria VS Lash Legend was pretty good for a match that wasn't scheduled or either woman had a chance to prepare for. I like Roxanne Perez being mad that Lash took the match to continue her storyline. I guess they taped that after the match since it wasn't part of the show. FACTS: This was the 4th NXT Women's Championship Match of 2024 & the 1st time it was defended twice on the same show in NXT History. This was the 1st time since January 16 that someone wrestled multiple times on NXT. This was the 1st time in her Career that Lyra Valykria wrestled twice on NXT & her 1st NXT main event of 2024. This was Lyra Valkyria’s 5th Women’s Championship Defense so if she would have lost, she would have been the 2nd in a row after Becky Lynch to lose in her 5th Defense. As of NXT, Lyra Valkyria’s Women’s Championship Reign has lasted 119 Days, so if she would have lost, she would have been the 1st to lose in 119 Days, which is the 7th Shortest Reign of All-Time. This was the 1st time in her Career that Lash Legend wrestled twice on NXT & her 1st NXT main event of 2024. If Lash Legend would have won, she would have been the 9th 1st time Champion in a row. The NXT Women’s Championship hasn’t changed hands in 2024, with the last title change taking place on NXT on October 26, 2023 when Valkyria defeated Becky Lynch. It has changed hands 20 times in History. This was the 1st NXT since 10/24/23 to have 5 Women's Matches.
Here are my NXT Match Rankings:
1) Axiom & Nathan Frazer VS Chase U
2) Josh Briggs VS Brooks Jensen
3) Lyra Valykria VS Shotzi
4) Lyra Valkyria VS Lash Legend
5) Roxanne Perez VS Wren Sinclair
6) Lexis King VS Oba Femi
7) Kelani Jordan VS Lash Legend
8) Jacy Jayne VS Arianna Grace
Ends an OK NXT. The Tag Match was the best thing on the show. The Women's Matches weren't good, but I have to give them a Blackjack Mulligan given Shotzi's injury throwing things for a loop.
Ends NXT Thoughts & Facts & Stats, for W/L Records & more Facts & Stats, visit darrenswinloss.wordpress.com, which will be updated this week after Elimination Chamber.
It sucks seeing Shotzi entering the building knowing what happened last week when the match was taped.
Wow, Lexis King VS Oba Femi was a short match. It took me longer to post my Facts & Stats. Von Wagner VS Femi could be a good match.
FACTS: This was the 4th North American Championship Match of 2024 & 1st since Vengeance Day on February 4. This was Oba Femi's 1st NXT TV match since he defeated Dragon Lee on January 9, 1st NXT opener of 2024, & his 2nd match in a row against a 2nd Generation wrestler. This was Oba Femi’s 2nd North American Championship Defense, so if he would have lost, he would have been the 1st since Dominik Mysterio who lost to Dragon Lee at Deadl1ne on December 9, 2023 to lose in his 2nd Defense. As of NXT, Oba Femi’s North American Championship Reign has lasted 42 Days, so if he would have lost, he would have been the 1st to lose in 42 Days, which is the 7th Shortest Reign of All-Time. This was Lexis King's 1st NXT since February 6 & 1st NXT opener of 2024. If Lexis King would have won, he would have been the 3rd 1st-time Champion in a row & the 3rd 2nd Generation Wrestler to be North American Champion after Solo Sikoa & Dominik Mysterio. The North American Championship has changed hands once in 2024 on NXT when Femi defeated Dragon Lee on January 9, 2024. It has changed hands 22 times in History.
I don't care about the dating crap storyline with Thea Hail, Jacy Jayne, the new girl, & Arianna Grace.
More bad acting with Lyra Valkyria & Tatum Paxley.
Good segment with Bron Breakker, Baron Corbin, Chase U, & Axiom & Nathan Frazer. I love the idea of Chase U VS Axiom & Frazier to determine the #1 Contenders.
OK promo by Roxanne Perez.
I still have no idea who that video is for.
Roxanne Perez VS Wren Sinclair was pretty good. Wren Sinclair has a great future. FACTS: This was Roxanne Perez's 1st NXT since February 6. This was Wren Sinclair's 1st NXT since February 6 & her 1st 1-on-1 Match since she lost to Lash Legend on January 23.
Another annoying segment with Meta-Four. The No Quarter Catch Crew was OK & of course, they're going to do a match for the Heritage Cup with the Catch Clause on a live episode of NXT so I can't prepare ahead of time. I guess I will get facts done for all 4 members of NQCC.
Josh Briggs VS Brooks Jensen was a hard-hitting match. Jensen hasn't been on NXT because he's been having great matches on Level Up. FACTS: This was Josh Briggs' 1st NXT since January 23 & the 1st time he wrestled a 2nd Generation wrestler since he defeated Von Wagner on NXT on June 7, 2022. This was Brooks Jensen's 1st NXT of 2024, 1st NXT since he, Josh Briggs, & Fallon Henley defeated The Meta-Four on December 12, 2023, & 1st 1-on-1 Match on NXT since he lost to Lexis King on November 28, 2023.
What a weird segment with Joe Gacy, Dijak, & a random cameo from Luca Crusifino.
I think I found a wrestler worse than Lash Legend which I didn't think was possible but it's Arianna Grace. Jacy Jayne VS Arianna Grace was horrendous. FACTS: This was Jacy Jayne's 1st NXT of 2024, her 1st NXT since she & Thea Hail lost to Izzi Dame & Kiana James on December 19, 2023, & 1st 1-on-1 Match on NXT since she defeated Thea Hail on August 15, 2023 & the 1st time she wrestled a 2nd Generation wrestler in her Career. This was Arianna Grace's 1st NXT since January 30. This was Grace's 1st 1-on-1 loss since she lost to Gigi Dolin on NXT on November 14, 2023. This was the 8th week in a row that NXT had 2 Women's Matches.
OK segment with The Family.
Very good promo by Ridge Holland.
It's so heartbreaking seeing Shotzi knowing what's going to happen to her soon.
Axiom & Nathan Frazer VS Chase U took my breath away. The match should have continued in PIP. Even after reading the spoilers, I was shocked by The OC's attack. The only thing I didn't like is why would NXT have The OC's theme ready to play when they weren't supposed to be there to begin with? I hate when they do that. FACTS: This was Axiom & Nathan Frazer's 1st NXT since February 6 & their 4th 2-on-2 Tag Team Match together, making it the most times they both teamed with the same wrestler in their Career. This was Andre Chase's 1st NXT of 2024, Duke Hudson's 1st NXT since he & Riley Osborne lost to The LWO on January 16, & their 1st 2-on-2 Tag Match since they lost to OTM on NXT on December 26, 2023, which was Chase's last match.
Loved Ilja Dragunov's promo. Can't wait to see his confrontation with Carmelo Hayes next week.
Damn more horrible acting. HBK, get your wrestlers' acting lessons ASAP. Sorry Fallon Henley & Thea Hail.
I really wish I didn't do my facts already. I could have done them while watching this brutal match between Kelani Jordan & Lash Legend but it still wasn't as bad as Jayne VS Grace. FACTS: This was Kelani Jordan's 1st NXT since she lost the Battle Royal on January 16 & her 1st 1-on-1 Match on NXT since she defeated Kiana James on November 28, 2023. This was Lash Legend's 1st NXT since February 6 & her 1st 1-on-1 Match since she defeated Wren Sinclair on January 23. This was the 2nd week in a row that NXT had 3 Women's Matches.
Wow. Cool promo by The Good Brothers. I guess there goes the storyline with them & AJ Styles breaking up.
Solid NXT next week as it returns live.
Lyra Valkyria VS Shotzi was starting to get good when Shotzi got hurt. It really sucks. I like that they had to adjust & changed the match on the fly, but they chose the wrong new challenger for Lyra with Lash Legend. FACTS: This was the 3rd NXT Women's Championship Match of 2024 & 1st since Vengeance Day on February 4. This was Lyra Valkyria's 1st NXT since she & Tatum Paxley defeated Elektra Lopez & Lola Vice on January 16 & her 1st 1-on-1 Match on NXT since she defeated Blair Davenport on January 2. This was Lyra Valkyria’s 4th Women’s Championship Defense so if she would have lost, she would have been the 1st since Tiffany Stratton who lost to Becky Lynch on NXT on December 9, 2023 to lose in her 4th Defense. As of NXT, Lyra Valkyria’s Women’s Championship Reign has lasted 119 Days, so if she would have lost, she would have been the 1st to lose in 119 Days, which is the 7th Shortest Reign of All-Time. This was Shotzi's 1st NXT of 2024 & her 1st NXT since she defeated Kiana James on October 17, 2023. If Shotzi would have won, she would have been the 9th 1st time Champion in a row & the 5th to be a former NXT Women's Tag Team Champion after Ember Moon, Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, & IYO SKY & she & Ember would be the only former Women's Tag Team Champions to both be Women's Champion. The NXT Women’s Championship hasn’t changed hands in 2024, with the last title change taking place on NXT on October 26, 2023 when Valkyria defeated Becky Lynch. It has changed hands 20 times in History. This was the 1st NXT since October 24, 2023 to have 4 Women's Matches.
Lyra Valkyria VS Lash Legend was pretty good for a match that wasn't scheduled or either woman had a chance to prepare for. I like Roxanne Perez being mad that Lash took the match to continue her storyline. I guess they taped that after the match since it wasn't part of the show. FACTS: This was the 4th NXT Women's Championship Match of 2024 & the 1st time it was defended twice on the same show in NXT History. This was the 1st time since January 16 that someone wrestled multiple times on NXT. This was the 1st time in her Career that Lyra Valykria wrestled twice on NXT & her 1st NXT main event of 2024. This was Lyra Valkyria’s 5th Women’s Championship Defense so if she would have lost, she would have been the 2nd in a row after Becky Lynch to lose in her 5th Defense. As of NXT, Lyra Valkyria’s Women’s Championship Reign has lasted 119 Days, so if she would have lost, she would have been the 1st to lose in 119 Days, which is the 7th Shortest Reign of All-Time. This was the 1st time in her Career that Lash Legend wrestled twice on NXT & her 1st NXT main event of 2024. If Lash Legend would have won, she would have been the 9th 1st time Champion in a row. The NXT Women’s Championship hasn’t changed hands in 2024, with the last title change taking place on NXT on October 26, 2023 when Valkyria defeated Becky Lynch. It has changed hands 20 times in History. This was the 1st NXT since 10/24/23 to have 5 Women's Matches.
Here are my NXT Match Rankings:
1) Axiom & Nathan Frazer VS Chase U
2) Josh Briggs VS Brooks Jensen
3) Lyra Valykria VS Shotzi
4) Lyra Valkyria VS Lash Legend
5) Roxanne Perez VS Wren Sinclair
6) Lexis King VS Oba Femi
7) Kelani Jordan VS Lash Legend
8) Jacy Jayne VS Arianna Grace
Ends an OK NXT. The Tag Match was the best thing on the show. The Women's Matches weren't good, but I have to give them a Blackjack Mulligan given Shotzi's injury throwing things for a loop.
Ends NXT Thoughts & Facts & Stats, for W/L Records & more Facts & Stats, visit darrenswinloss.wordpress.com, which will be updated this week after Elimination Chamber.