On tonight's episode of NXT, the NXT Championship Tournament First Round comes to an end, as Andrade Almas faces Kassius Ohno. The Glorious Bobby Roode makes his NXT return, as he takes on the Golden Star Kota Ibushi. In our main event, former Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews faces former Cruiserweight Champion TJ Perkins. Plus, the Authors of Pain debut.
Universe Mode
NXT
April 26th, 2017
Location: Full Sail University
Authors of Pain vs Hype Bros
Akam and Rezar, the Authors of Pain, were accompanied to the ring by legendary manager Paul Ellering, as they made their Universe Mode debuts. They were nothing short of dominant, rarely losing control, and Ellering's presence offered them the numbers advantage as well. A volley of impressive double team moves earned them the win.
Winners: Authors of Pain
Andrade Almas vs Kassius Ohno- NXT Championship Tournament 1st Round Match
The Knockout Artist Kassius Ohno had plenty of hype leading into this first round match, and early on, the talk seemed to get to him. Almas controlled the pace of the match, looking very good. El Idolo made a huge error, though, choosing to taunt Ohno rather than put him away. This cost him big, as he was met with a flurry of strikes. Ohno seemed determined to make a statement, and was absolutely vicious, as he finally put Almas away with an Ohno Blade.
Winner: Kassius Ohno
Bobby Roode vs Kota Ibushi- NXT Championship Tournament 1st Round Match
The Glorious One can certainly talk a big game, but he was in for the fight of his life against Kota Ibushi. Roode threw everything out of the playbook at the Golden Star, even planting Ibushi with the Glorious DDT. When even that wasn't enough, you could tell that Bobby Roode simply didn't have much left. He kept going, but it was a lost cause, and the Last Ride Powerbomb spelled victory for the former cruiserweight.
Winner: Kota Ibushi
A Big Rematch for Next Week
Next week on NXT, Noam Dar will put the Cruiserweight Championship on the line for the first time, when he takes on the King of the Cruiserweights, Neville.
Apollo Crews vs TJ Perkins- NXT Championship Tournament 1st Round Match
This was a big collision, as former champions collided. Unfortunately for TJ, this match was pretty much over before it had begun. Apollo Crews just ran through the former Cruiserweight Champion, taking no prisoners. The Elite Athlete scored a decisive win with a spin-out powerbomb.
Crews wasn't done there, as he attacked Perkins after the match with a steel chair. He delivered the powerbomb for a second time, and posed over his fallen competition to bring NXT to a close.
Winner: Apollo Crews
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.
Universe Mode
NXT
April 26th, 2017
Location: Full Sail University
Authors of Pain vs Hype Bros
Akam and Rezar, the Authors of Pain, were accompanied to the ring by legendary manager Paul Ellering, as they made their Universe Mode debuts. They were nothing short of dominant, rarely losing control, and Ellering's presence offered them the numbers advantage as well. A volley of impressive double team moves earned them the win.
Winners: Authors of Pain
Andrade Almas vs Kassius Ohno- NXT Championship Tournament 1st Round Match
The Knockout Artist Kassius Ohno had plenty of hype leading into this first round match, and early on, the talk seemed to get to him. Almas controlled the pace of the match, looking very good. El Idolo made a huge error, though, choosing to taunt Ohno rather than put him away. This cost him big, as he was met with a flurry of strikes. Ohno seemed determined to make a statement, and was absolutely vicious, as he finally put Almas away with an Ohno Blade.
Winner: Kassius Ohno
Bobby Roode vs Kota Ibushi- NXT Championship Tournament 1st Round Match
The Glorious One can certainly talk a big game, but he was in for the fight of his life against Kota Ibushi. Roode threw everything out of the playbook at the Golden Star, even planting Ibushi with the Glorious DDT. When even that wasn't enough, you could tell that Bobby Roode simply didn't have much left. He kept going, but it was a lost cause, and the Last Ride Powerbomb spelled victory for the former cruiserweight.
Winner: Kota Ibushi
A Big Rematch for Next Week
Next week on NXT, Noam Dar will put the Cruiserweight Championship on the line for the first time, when he takes on the King of the Cruiserweights, Neville.
Apollo Crews vs TJ Perkins- NXT Championship Tournament 1st Round Match
This was a big collision, as former champions collided. Unfortunately for TJ, this match was pretty much over before it had begun. Apollo Crews just ran through the former Cruiserweight Champion, taking no prisoners. The Elite Athlete scored a decisive win with a spin-out powerbomb.
Crews wasn't done there, as he attacked Perkins after the match with a steel chair. He delivered the powerbomb for a second time, and posed over his fallen competition to bring NXT to a close.
Winner: Apollo Crews
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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