Steve's NXT Notes 8/24/21

Grimes pulls up in a limo with Dibiase

Dibiase says when I first showed up here, everyone wanted to know why I was here, well, they realized I was here looking for the person who could carry my legacy on, whomever it was would have to be strong physically, mentally and strong of heart. Winners never quit, you’ve never quit. You’re the million dollar champion.

Grimes: Ted, when you showed up, you drove me nuts, but I’m glad you tested me, because when I got all that money, I thought I was a big deal, but I didn’t have the accomplishment to back it up. And as I did all that dirty work, I knew I couldn’t let the same happen to you. So at Takeover, I became million dollar champion. But as I stand here, I have a question: where does Grimes go now?

Dibiase: TO THE MOON!

A bunch of dollar bills come flying out raining over the crowd.

Hit Row pull up to the CWC

Ridge Holland vs. Timothy Thatcher

Holland has a hard time keeping up with Thatcher, hits his finish for the win, after the match,

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Holland tries to fuck with Ciampa as he tends to Thatcher, Ciampa kinda easily dispatches of both men, then he’s attacked by Lorcan and Burch, then Holland joins in, lays out Ciampa, then he and Dunne take out Thatcher with a shot to the throat using the club

Carmelo Hayes interview

Tonight is a big night for me, I’ve been in there with Cole, Kushida, and dudes twice my size.

Why do you wanna compete against the best? Cuz I don’t see myself as an underdog, I’m gr8.

I work hard.

Oh jeez is Kacy and Kayden’s new gimmick Tik Tokkers?

Index interview

Indi says being in love is amazing, we’ve done everything together

Do you have a wedding date in mind?

Dexter has a wedding invite with 9/14 on it

They kiss

Kacy & Kayden vs. Gigi Dolan/Jacy Jayne

K&K win with their finish

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Raquel interview

Kai is tough. I almost CHINGONABOMBed her through the mat. But there’s no one else. Franky Monet Group coems in, Monet talks shit, says she’s gonna take her title.

KLR video vignette

Odyssey Jones interview

Standard babyface stuff. He’s very humble.

Valentina Feroz vs. KLR

KLR works the arm, wins with Gory Bomb

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Backstage, Gigi and Jacy get approached by Mandy Rose, she says if you never wanna feel this way again, come with me and never look back

Joe: At Takeover 36, I stood across from the most dominant champion in NXT history (?) I’m the first three time nxt champion. We should celebrate tonight, but I did not come to celebrate. To be NXT champion is to be king in the land of savages. When I came here today, the tension in the air was more palpable, the stares were a bit bolder. So now I’m here to answer one question: Who among you are bold enough to step to me?

Pete Dunne comes out.

I don’t care how many times you’ve held the title, you ain’t the baddest around here. Head to the back, fetch your mate regal and tell him, make the match. And Joe, don’t make me provoke. Oh dear, LA KNIGHT haha says ITS KNIGHT TIME, knight time every day is the right time. Hey Joe it’s LA Knight’s game. He tries to get on the apron, Dunne says if you come in this ring, I’ll snap your fingers.

KOR comes out, looks like he’s nursing some explosive diarrhea. He calls LA KNIGHT la knight, says some silly shit, then Holland attacks him with a shot to the ribs, Dunne acts like he’s gonna throw with Joe, Ciampa attacks Dunne, La Knight attacks Joe, he fends him off.

Dibiase says goodbye to Grimes, Grimes gives the title back, says you’re the only million dollar man, he walks away, Dibiase says wait, no here. Gives Grimes the title, then Grimes says this doesn’t feel right, looks at the back, it’s a replica, Dibiase laughs and drives off

Backstage, KOR interview, Duke comes up to him, says I saw you out there panhandling for title shots, KOR slaps him, Duke slams his head in the lockers a bunch of times, Duke punches him in the gut, walks away, KOR attacks

Carmello Hayes vs. Odyssey Jones

Carmello wins a crucifix pin after Jones kicks out of his top rope scissors kick to the back of Jones’ head and hits a splash

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Afterwards, Regal gives him the contract. Interview: Who do you wanna face?

He says it’s too early, I called my shot, when I shoot, I don’t miss.

Dunne and his dudes: Dunne says I don’t care who interrupts me, I’m next for Joe, Burch says five months I was forgotten about, Lorcan says we never lost the title, we’re next, Holland calls out Ciampa.

Tien Sha Boa video

Boa vs. Xyon Quinn

Hahahahah Boa gets the nod from Mei Ying, but he turns around and Xyon Quinn hits his finishing forearm I guess for the win. Quinn looks like a total badass.

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After the match, Quinn is like NO when he sees Mei, and leaves via barricade.

Backstage, Gargano wants Regal to cancel the wedding, haha Regal says it’s gonna be great tv watching you go coo coo bananas, LA KNIGHT comes in screaming. Regal kicks them both out.

At the diamond mine gym, bivens says Strong is teaching the creed bros, overseen by hashaman, next week Strong will issue an open challenge to anyone.

Hit Row vs. LDF

Wild match, good stuff, Santos kicks out of a 450 from Swerve, Santos gets sent out of the ring, BFab attacks Santos sends him into the post, Elektra Lopez attacks BFab with a pipe, throws it to Swerve, the ref gives him shit, Santos uses the distraction for the rollup win.

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