We are just one week away from NXT Arrival, when the best of NXT shows that it can compete with the big boys. Earlier in the week, NXT Champion Finn Balor laid down the challenge to NXT General Manager William Regal, after Regal declared the Balor is "not an accurate representation of NXT". Regal accepted, and will face Balor in tonight's main event. Before her ladder match against Bayley, NXT Women's Champion Paige faces Emma. Jason Jordan faces Colin Cassady and more!
Universe Mode
June 1st, 2016
NXT
Location: Chicago, IL
Hideo Itami vs Ricochet vs Neville vs Kalisto
Light Heavyweight Champion Tyler Breeze announced that he would defend his title at NXT Arrival, and William Regal set up this match to see who would face Prince Pretty. These four exciting grapplers didn't fail to impress, trading big move for big move. Itami got off an early GTS on Ricochet, but Neville kept the match alive. Kalisto and Neville branched off to the outside, engaging in a wide variety of aerial stunts. They failed to notice Hideo connect on a second GTS on Ricochet, getting the pinfall and a Light Heavyweight Title shot at NXT Arrival.
Winner: Hideo Itami
Colin Cassady vs Jason Jordan
Enzo Amore defeated Chad Gable last week, and his tag partner Big Cass took on Jason Jordan this week, as the tag champs will defend next week against American Alpha. Cass' overwhelming power gave him a huge advantage over Jordan, and he exploited it. Cass also proved he has a vicious side, when he threw Jordan out of the ring, lined him up, and then smashed his head into the steel ring post with a big boot. Jordan fought back, showing his power with a belly to belly suplex that got a 2 count. Jordan, fed up with Cass' antics, brought the fans to their feet with a massive superplex to the floor. They brawled for a little while longer, before Cass hit another big boot and set up for the East River Crossing. Jordan saw it coming, though, countering into an Olympic Slam for a 3 count and momentum heading into their title match.
Winner: Jason Jordan
Pentagon Jr and Samoa Joe vs AJ Styles and Baron Corbin
Pentagon Jr and Baron Corbin and AJ Styles and Samoa Joe will square off at NXT Arrival, so they tagged together in this match. Of course, Styles and Corbin have a history, having faced off three times in April, and that made this match more intriguing. There was a lot of interesting interaction in this match, with all four men going head to head. Styles was all over Joe, making it clear he wasn't happy with Joe's role in losing Styles the Light Heavyweight Title. Corbin and Pentagon Jr brawled for a while on the outside, each man ready to tear each other apart. Joe go into the match, backing Styles into the corner, who countered with a Pele Kick. Styles was distracted by Pentagon, which allowed Joe to attempt the Coquina Clutch. Styles rolled through however, and connected on a Styles Clash. He covered Joe, who was knocked out enough to get Styles the 3 count, though on second viewing, it did appear that Joe's foot was under the bottom rope. Despite that, AJ Styles got some revenge and some momentum heading into their clash next week.
Winners: AJ Styles and Baron Corbin
Paige vs Emma
Both of these women were desperate for a win, and came out firing. Both showed off their explosive offense, with Paige getting the advantage with her big moves and Emma countering into some of her big moves. Paige seemed to have scored the victory, when, from out of nowhere, she decimated Emma with the Ram-Paige, but the tenacious Australian found the strength to kick out. Emma fought back, climbing to the top rope and looking for her diving crossbody, but Paige instinctively knocked Emma off the top rope, causing a massive crash and burn. With all the momentum on her side, it was only a matter of time before Paige locked in the PTO, forcing a tap out from Emma.
Winner: Paige
William Regal vs Finn Balor
There were a lot of backstage reports of problems in the Balor Club, with Finn himself admitting that things hadn't been going their way recently. As a result, the NXT Champion was alone as he took on NXT's General Manager, William Regal. Balor was clearly in much better shape than Regal, and wrestled circles around his boss, enjoying his own talent. The smile was quickly wiped off the champion's face when Regal pulled out his trusty brass knuckles, nearly turning Balor's lights out. Regal began to take control, and Finn looked to be in a lot of trouble. The NXT GM might've won righ then and there as he went for the Regal Stretch, but the lights went out. When they came back on, Anderson and Gallows were standing in the ring, accompanied by a third man, wearing shades and a shirt that read Omega. Balor jumped Regal from behind and the beatdown was on, with the new 4-member Balor Club taking it to the NXT GM, causing a disqualification. This lasted for several minutes before the number one contender, Sami Zayn, rushed the ring, forcing the Balor Club to retreat. What a collision it will be when Finn Balor and Sami Zayn step into the ring once more.
Winner by disqualification: William Regal
Yes ladies and gentlemen, the Balor Club are stronger than ever, now accompanied by a fourth member- Kenny Omega. Remember that next week on NXT, it's NXT Arrival, so tune it for that.
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Universe Mode
June 1st, 2016
NXT
Location: Chicago, IL
Hideo Itami vs Ricochet vs Neville vs Kalisto
Light Heavyweight Champion Tyler Breeze announced that he would defend his title at NXT Arrival, and William Regal set up this match to see who would face Prince Pretty. These four exciting grapplers didn't fail to impress, trading big move for big move. Itami got off an early GTS on Ricochet, but Neville kept the match alive. Kalisto and Neville branched off to the outside, engaging in a wide variety of aerial stunts. They failed to notice Hideo connect on a second GTS on Ricochet, getting the pinfall and a Light Heavyweight Title shot at NXT Arrival.
Winner: Hideo Itami
Colin Cassady vs Jason Jordan
Enzo Amore defeated Chad Gable last week, and his tag partner Big Cass took on Jason Jordan this week, as the tag champs will defend next week against American Alpha. Cass' overwhelming power gave him a huge advantage over Jordan, and he exploited it. Cass also proved he has a vicious side, when he threw Jordan out of the ring, lined him up, and then smashed his head into the steel ring post with a big boot. Jordan fought back, showing his power with a belly to belly suplex that got a 2 count. Jordan, fed up with Cass' antics, brought the fans to their feet with a massive superplex to the floor. They brawled for a little while longer, before Cass hit another big boot and set up for the East River Crossing. Jordan saw it coming, though, countering into an Olympic Slam for a 3 count and momentum heading into their title match.
Winner: Jason Jordan
Pentagon Jr and Samoa Joe vs AJ Styles and Baron Corbin
Pentagon Jr and Baron Corbin and AJ Styles and Samoa Joe will square off at NXT Arrival, so they tagged together in this match. Of course, Styles and Corbin have a history, having faced off three times in April, and that made this match more intriguing. There was a lot of interesting interaction in this match, with all four men going head to head. Styles was all over Joe, making it clear he wasn't happy with Joe's role in losing Styles the Light Heavyweight Title. Corbin and Pentagon Jr brawled for a while on the outside, each man ready to tear each other apart. Joe go into the match, backing Styles into the corner, who countered with a Pele Kick. Styles was distracted by Pentagon, which allowed Joe to attempt the Coquina Clutch. Styles rolled through however, and connected on a Styles Clash. He covered Joe, who was knocked out enough to get Styles the 3 count, though on second viewing, it did appear that Joe's foot was under the bottom rope. Despite that, AJ Styles got some revenge and some momentum heading into their clash next week.
Winners: AJ Styles and Baron Corbin
Paige vs Emma
Both of these women were desperate for a win, and came out firing. Both showed off their explosive offense, with Paige getting the advantage with her big moves and Emma countering into some of her big moves. Paige seemed to have scored the victory, when, from out of nowhere, she decimated Emma with the Ram-Paige, but the tenacious Australian found the strength to kick out. Emma fought back, climbing to the top rope and looking for her diving crossbody, but Paige instinctively knocked Emma off the top rope, causing a massive crash and burn. With all the momentum on her side, it was only a matter of time before Paige locked in the PTO, forcing a tap out from Emma.
Winner: Paige
William Regal vs Finn Balor
There were a lot of backstage reports of problems in the Balor Club, with Finn himself admitting that things hadn't been going their way recently. As a result, the NXT Champion was alone as he took on NXT's General Manager, William Regal. Balor was clearly in much better shape than Regal, and wrestled circles around his boss, enjoying his own talent. The smile was quickly wiped off the champion's face when Regal pulled out his trusty brass knuckles, nearly turning Balor's lights out. Regal began to take control, and Finn looked to be in a lot of trouble. The NXT GM might've won righ then and there as he went for the Regal Stretch, but the lights went out. When they came back on, Anderson and Gallows were standing in the ring, accompanied by a third man, wearing shades and a shirt that read Omega. Balor jumped Regal from behind and the beatdown was on, with the new 4-member Balor Club taking it to the NXT GM, causing a disqualification. This lasted for several minutes before the number one contender, Sami Zayn, rushed the ring, forcing the Balor Club to retreat. What a collision it will be when Finn Balor and Sami Zayn step into the ring once more.
Winner by disqualification: William Regal
Yes ladies and gentlemen, the Balor Club are stronger than ever, now accompanied by a fourth member- Kenny Omega. Remember that next week on NXT, it's NXT Arrival, so tune it for that.
Want to follow the series, but missed a few posts? No problem! Check out my brand new Universe Mode Wiki, constantly updated to keep you up to speed with the latest Universe Mode happenings.
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