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Henry's Universe Mode #57: NXT

First off, apologies for no NXT and Smackdown last week, and no Raw this week. I'm getting a little tired of WWE 2k16, and with 2k17 looking great, I'm not finding much motivation to keep posting. Here's the schedule for the next two weeks: this week, there will be NXT and Smackdown, three matches each, and reviews of NXT Takeover and WWE Summerslam. Next week, there will be Raw and Smackdown, two matches each, and NXT Takeover: Unstoppable, as while as my own Summerslam. Finally, the Light Heavyweight Title has been retired, as it wasn't being booked. Let's get into NXT.







Universe Mode
NXT
August 17th, 2016
Location: Montreal, CA







Zack Sabre Jr vs James Storm

Our opening contest saw the debuting Zack Sabre Jr take on the Cowboy, James Storm. Storm lasted a little while against the wizardry of Sabre, but a combination of suplexes, ended with a Dragon Suplexx, earned Zack a debut victory.

Winner: Zack Sabre Jr


Blake and Murphy vs Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa

 We saw two more debuts in this match, as Gargano and Ciampa made their debuts on NXT. Gargano and Ciampa looked like the stronger duo for much of the match, dominating Blake and Murphy. Despite this, Murphy fought hard to keep his team in the match, and it took a roll up from Gargano to get the win.

Winners: Gargano and Ciampa


AJ Styles vs Finn Balor

This match was made by NXT GM William Regal after Balor and Omega defeated Styles and Zayn two weeks ago. This was an important match, as if Balor could win, he would be added to the NXT Title Match next week at Takeover: Unstoppable. Balor was anxious to earn another title shot, jumping Styles before the bell rang. This only angered the Phenomenal One, who would then dominate the beginning of the match up, nearly finishing off Balor several times. Balor hung tough, and though he put Styles away with a Coup de Grace, but it was only enough for a two count. Balor, infuriated, then put Styles through the announce table with a massive brainbuster. Balor looked for the easy way out, hoping for a count out victory, but Styles got back in at a count of nine. Styles fought valiantly, doing everything possible to stay in the match. He turned the tide when Balor missed on another Coup de Grace, and Styles connected with a Styles Clash to keep the title match one on one.

Winner: AJ Styles


NXT Takeover: Unstoppable Card

Sami Zayn(c) vs AJ Styles- NXT Title Match
Paige(c) vs Bayley- NXT Women's Title Match
Shinsuke Nakamura vs Hideo Itami
American Alpha(c) vs The Balor Club- NXT Tag Team Titles Match
EC3(c) vs ???- NXT Television Title Match





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