With just three days until NXT takes over Chicago, the NXT Championship Tournament nears a conclusion. Tonight, Eric Young of Sanity faces Hideo Itami, and the Knockout Artist Kassius Ohno faces the Golden Star Kota Ibushi in our main event. Plus, the Cruiserweight Champion Neville and the Queen of Harts Natalya are in action.
Universe Mode
NXT
May 17th, 2017
Location: Full Sail University
Eric Young vs Hideo Itami- NXT Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Match
Although Young had the support of Sanity and the numbers game in his advantage, Hideo Itami was driven in his pursuit of success, and controlled the match. His strikes were absolutely on point, and it was all EY could do to stay in the match. In the end, Itami simply outlasted him, and advanced to the semi-finals with a Busaiku Knee.
Winner: Hideo Itami
Natalya vs Peyton Royce
After defeating Billie Kay a few weeks ago on NXT, Natalya was in action tonight against Peyton Royce, Kay's good friend. Although Royce showed fight, and even took it to Natalya at times, she ultimately fell prey to the Sharpshooter.
The Queen of Harts wasn't finished, demanding a mic. She said that it is time to recognize her as the Queen of NXT by crowning her the new NXT Women's Champiion. William Regal however, will only willing to give her a shot to become champion. This Sunday, Natalya will face the debuting Ember Moon, and the winner will become the new NXT Women's Champion.
Winner: Natalya
Jack Gallagher vs Neville
This was your classic grappler vs high-flier style match, and Jack Gallagher's style definitely played in his favor. The Extraordinary Gentleman knew how much this win could mean, and he nearly put the champ away multiple times. Neville isn't the King of the Cruiserweights for nothing, and he persevered just long enough to connect with the Red Arrow.
Winner: Neville
Kassius Ohno vs Kota Ibushi- NXT Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Match
Kota Ibushi is an excellent strikes, and possess great grappling skill, but it was his high-flying that drove this match. He set the pace, forcing Kassius Ohno to fight his game. Ohno's strikes helped slow things back down, as he battered Ibushi with vicious elbows and forearms. The Golden Star did connect on a Phoenix Splash, but he was unable to keep Ohno down for three. The Knockout Artist did his best to live up to his nickname, as he engaged in all out war. The tides had shifted, and Ohno was closing in on victory, when Ibushi got desperate. A low blow, unseen by the official, set up the vicious Last Ride Powerbomb. Kota Ibushi advanced, but sacrificed his morals to do it.
Winner: Kota Ibushi
NXT Takeover: Chicago Card:
NXT Championship Tournament Finals
Natalya vs Ember Moon- NXT Women's Championship Match
Authors of Pain vs The Ascension- NXT Tag Team Championship Match
Hideo Itami vs Kota Ibushi- NXT Championship Tournament Semi-Finals Match
Cedric Alexander vs Ricochet- NXT Championship Tournament Semi-Finals Match
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NXT
May 17th, 2017
Location: Full Sail University
Eric Young vs Hideo Itami- NXT Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Match
Although Young had the support of Sanity and the numbers game in his advantage, Hideo Itami was driven in his pursuit of success, and controlled the match. His strikes were absolutely on point, and it was all EY could do to stay in the match. In the end, Itami simply outlasted him, and advanced to the semi-finals with a Busaiku Knee.
Winner: Hideo Itami
Natalya vs Peyton Royce
After defeating Billie Kay a few weeks ago on NXT, Natalya was in action tonight against Peyton Royce, Kay's good friend. Although Royce showed fight, and even took it to Natalya at times, she ultimately fell prey to the Sharpshooter.
The Queen of Harts wasn't finished, demanding a mic. She said that it is time to recognize her as the Queen of NXT by crowning her the new NXT Women's Champiion. William Regal however, will only willing to give her a shot to become champion. This Sunday, Natalya will face the debuting Ember Moon, and the winner will become the new NXT Women's Champion.
Winner: Natalya
Jack Gallagher vs Neville
This was your classic grappler vs high-flier style match, and Jack Gallagher's style definitely played in his favor. The Extraordinary Gentleman knew how much this win could mean, and he nearly put the champ away multiple times. Neville isn't the King of the Cruiserweights for nothing, and he persevered just long enough to connect with the Red Arrow.
Winner: Neville
Kassius Ohno vs Kota Ibushi- NXT Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals Match
Kota Ibushi is an excellent strikes, and possess great grappling skill, but it was his high-flying that drove this match. He set the pace, forcing Kassius Ohno to fight his game. Ohno's strikes helped slow things back down, as he battered Ibushi with vicious elbows and forearms. The Golden Star did connect on a Phoenix Splash, but he was unable to keep Ohno down for three. The Knockout Artist did his best to live up to his nickname, as he engaged in all out war. The tides had shifted, and Ohno was closing in on victory, when Ibushi got desperate. A low blow, unseen by the official, set up the vicious Last Ride Powerbomb. Kota Ibushi advanced, but sacrificed his morals to do it.
Winner: Kota Ibushi
NXT Takeover: Chicago Card:
NXT Championship Tournament Finals
Natalya vs Ember Moon- NXT Women's Championship Match
Authors of Pain vs The Ascension- NXT Tag Team Championship Match
Hideo Itami vs Kota Ibushi- NXT Championship Tournament Semi-Finals Match
Cedric Alexander vs Ricochet- NXT Championship Tournament Semi-Finals Match
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