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Henry's Universe Mode #144: NXT

For the first time in over six months, NXT is back! It returns with a bang, as sixteen of the top competitors in the world will compete in a grueling, single-elimination tournament to crown the new NXT Champion. The first round starts tonight, featuring new debutants Aleister Black and Roderick Strong, as well as exciting cruiserweights like Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann and Ricochet. The future starts now!






Universe Mode
NXT
April 12th, 2017
Location: Winter Park, FL(Full Sail University)






Natalya Promo

The Queen of Harts opened the return episode of NXT, to a less than favorable reaction. She said that she had been wasted on SmackDown, pushed aside for less talented women like Becky Lynch, Paige, Charlotte and Alexa Bliss. Natalya is wrestling royalty, and she demands to be treated like it. So, if William Regal wants to keep his best talent happy, he better be ready to treat Natalya like the champion she is.
Cedric Alexander vs Aleister Black- NXT Championship Tournament 1st Round Match

This was the opening match of the tournament to crown a new NXT Champion, and it was one hell of a match at that. Cedric Alexander and the newcomer Aleister Black tore the house down with near fall after near fall. Black displayed his incredible offense and survived everything Alexander threw at him, kicking out time and time again. In the end, he just didn't have quite enough, and fell victim to a Lumbar Check.

Winner: Cedric Alexander


 Drew McIntyre vs Rich Swann- NXT Championship Tournament 1st Round Match

This was a classic brawler vs high flier match-up, and it was the returning McIntyre that was in control throughout. The Sinister Scotsman looked more focused than ever before, as he nearly put Swann away multiple times. But Rich Swann has been in this kind of trouble plenty of times before, and he rallied to put McIntyre away with a spinning heel kick and advance to the next round, where good fried Cedric Alexander awaits.

Winner: Rich Swann


 Ricochet vs Roderick Strong- NXT Championship Tournament 1st Round Match

Roderick Strong, referring to himself as "Mr.NXT" had a lot to live up to, and he certainly looked very good. He stayed on the offense for most of the match, preventing Ricochet from getting anything going. A perfect performance was capped off with a Strong-Breaker, but somehow Strong's best shot wasn't enough. Like we saw throughout the night, the high-flier, in this case Ricochet, rallied, and there was simply no stopping him. A 630 senton spelled goodnight for Roddy.

Winner: Ricochet


The alliance of Cedric Alexander, Rich Swann and Ricochet proves to be successful on the return on NXT, as all three men were victorious. NXT is back and better than ever.





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