On this episode of The Revolution, the quarter-finals of the NXT Championship Tournament begin. Roman Reigns and Cesaro meet in an eagerly anticipated contest, while AJ Styles battles Roderick Strong in our main event.
Roman Reigns vs Cesaro- NXT Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Match
An early test of strength between these two men proved nothing, as both are among the most powerful NXT has to offer. Instead, they worked a very physical, hard-hitting match, taking lumps out of each other the whole way. Cesaro showed a more desperate approach, as without Sheamus by his side, he seemed very concerned he wouldn't be able to get the job done. He went for covers after every big move, not getting too much in the way of counts, although he did get a close near fall off of an impressive trio of gutwrench suplexes. Roman Reigns was more patient, conserving his energy and waiting for his opportunity. He was able to connect with his slick sit-out cruicifix powerbomb, and the chance was now there. Vicious Spear to the midsection, but it was perhaps too early, as Cesaro was able to kick out at two. The "Swiss Superman" showed us all what he's capable of, dropping Reigns with a dropkick before taking to the skies to deliver a top rope double axe handle! Sharpshooter applied, but Roman was able to fight to the ropes. What he couldn't escape was the Neutralizer, right in the middle of the ring! One......two........but Reigns got his shoulder up. Who was going to hit the next big move? The answer was Reigns, with a superman punch that busted Cesaro open. To the corner, measuring his man....
But countered! Cesaro countered the Spear attempt with a DDT! A stunned Reigns was completely out of it....
Winner: Cesaro
Finish: Neutralizer
AJ Styles vs Roderick Strong- NXT Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Match
AJ Styles was very confident entering this match, but his confidence was diminished almost immediately, as Strong quickly stunned him with an enziguri. From there, it was all Roddy, as Strong dominated the match, putting AJ on the defensive. The big moves connected early, as Strong nearly advanced following a deadlift back suplex and then again got a near fall off of a ridiculous top rope back breaker, smashing AJ's spine into the top turnbuckle. Styles used his speed and agility to try and stay ahead, getting close with his own enziguri and a pele kick. It all seemed to be for naught, as an attempted springboard moonsault put him right in position for the End of Heartache. Unlike the first round, Strong capitalized on the move with a cover, but Styles just survived, as he intelligently got his foot to the bottom rope. A second End of Heartache was signaled, but in an incredible feat of agility, AJ managed to land on his feet to counter the move. A blitz of forearms and kicks awaited Strong, who was floored with a clothesline. AJ climbed to the top rope, and reached deep into his arsenal, pulling out the Spiral Tap! The fans at Full Sail were going wild, and there was one last big move left....
Winner: AJ Styles
Finish: Styles Clash
Roman Reigns vs Cesaro- NXT Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Match
An early test of strength between these two men proved nothing, as both are among the most powerful NXT has to offer. Instead, they worked a very physical, hard-hitting match, taking lumps out of each other the whole way. Cesaro showed a more desperate approach, as without Sheamus by his side, he seemed very concerned he wouldn't be able to get the job done. He went for covers after every big move, not getting too much in the way of counts, although he did get a close near fall off of an impressive trio of gutwrench suplexes. Roman Reigns was more patient, conserving his energy and waiting for his opportunity. He was able to connect with his slick sit-out cruicifix powerbomb, and the chance was now there. Vicious Spear to the midsection, but it was perhaps too early, as Cesaro was able to kick out at two. The "Swiss Superman" showed us all what he's capable of, dropping Reigns with a dropkick before taking to the skies to deliver a top rope double axe handle! Sharpshooter applied, but Roman was able to fight to the ropes. What he couldn't escape was the Neutralizer, right in the middle of the ring! One......two........but Reigns got his shoulder up. Who was going to hit the next big move? The answer was Reigns, with a superman punch that busted Cesaro open. To the corner, measuring his man....
But countered! Cesaro countered the Spear attempt with a DDT! A stunned Reigns was completely out of it....
Winner: Cesaro
Finish: Neutralizer
AJ Styles vs Roderick Strong- NXT Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Match
AJ Styles was very confident entering this match, but his confidence was diminished almost immediately, as Strong quickly stunned him with an enziguri. From there, it was all Roddy, as Strong dominated the match, putting AJ on the defensive. The big moves connected early, as Strong nearly advanced following a deadlift back suplex and then again got a near fall off of a ridiculous top rope back breaker, smashing AJ's spine into the top turnbuckle. Styles used his speed and agility to try and stay ahead, getting close with his own enziguri and a pele kick. It all seemed to be for naught, as an attempted springboard moonsault put him right in position for the End of Heartache. Unlike the first round, Strong capitalized on the move with a cover, but Styles just survived, as he intelligently got his foot to the bottom rope. A second End of Heartache was signaled, but in an incredible feat of agility, AJ managed to land on his feet to counter the move. A blitz of forearms and kicks awaited Strong, who was floored with a clothesline. AJ climbed to the top rope, and reached deep into his arsenal, pulling out the Spiral Tap! The fans at Full Sail were going wild, and there was one last big move left....
Winner: AJ Styles
Finish: Styles Clash
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