January 2, 2024 WWE NXT New Year’s Evil Event Recap
WWE NXT
January 2, 2024
WWE Performance Center
Orlando, FL
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Tonight on WWE NXT New Year’s Evil:
NXT Championship Match
Ilja Dragunov (champion) vs Trick Williams
NXT Women’s Championship Match
Lyra Valkyria (champion) vs Blair Davenport
NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament Finals
Riley Osborne vs Oba Femi
Tiffany Stratton vs Fallon Henley
Arianna Grace vs Roxanne Perez
LWO (Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro) & TBA vs No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Myles Borne & Damon Kemp)
Live coverage starts at 8:15 PM EST.
NXT Women’s Championship Match
Lyra Valkyria (champion) vs Blair Davenport
Davenport fell from the top rope and took an elbow and slid off. Valkyria delivered Davenport an elbow to the face, followed by an explosive powerbomb that spun to bind her. Following the fight, Lola Vice tried to take advantage of her contract with Valkyria however Tatum Paxley fought her. Elektra Lopez was the first to jump. Paxley and Valkyria assaulted Lopez before the officials stopped them.
Winner: Lyra Valkyria
The announcement was made backstage that WWE medical staff will not be able to clear Ilja Dragunov, and that the NXT title match will not be held tonight.
LWO (Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro & Carlito) vs No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Myles Borne & Damon Kemp)
Carlito knocked down Kemp with a backstabber. Del Toro came off the top rope and splashed on Kemp and pinched the wrestler. Following the fight, Carlito spit the apple into Gulak’s face.
Winners: LWO
On the stage, Trick Williams said I’m dismayed Ilja Dragunov hasn’t been allowed to play tonight. Carmelo Hayes also said that I don’t believe it. I believe Ilja knew that Williams had been training alongside me, and got scared, and that’s a sure loss. Grayson Waller showed up and said to Williams that there was no way beat Ilja. Williams declared that”I’m Iron Survivor. Waller claimed I’m the first Iron Survivor back when you were Carmelo’s Valet. I’m guessing Carmelo is now the valet. Hayes stated that Williams is in good shape and needs someone to whoop him tonight. Waller claimed that”I’m a wrestler on SmackDown and I’m wrestling legends right now not flops like Williams. Hayes stated that Williams will take his best shot at winning tonight. Grayson agreed and Williams was shocked and surprised.
Arianna Grace vs Roxanne Perez
Perez was hitting Grace in the middle of the third turnbuckle. Grace got a smack in Perez eyes and pulled her away. Perez struck Perez with Pop Rocks on Grace and put her in a bind. Following the fight, Grace yelled at Perez. Perez was able to get at Grace and threw her into the Crossface. The referee ordered Grace to break her leg, however, she refused. In the end, the referee reversed his decision and gave the game to Grace.
Winner: Arianna Grace
In the backstage area, Ava was asked why she was seen walking between the doors from Shawn Michaels office and making matches. Ava explained that it came to my attention several months ago after a wise person told me that if the brand grows, Shawn Michaels may need an assistant. That’s the role I play. I have a special relationship to members of the NXT roster. It is my personal thoughts. Sometimes they are successful. Sometimes, they do not. The only thing I know to work is that the week following will be the beginning of the men’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
In the backstage area, Nikkita Lyons snuck up from behind Blair Davenport and said I could have escorted your place like you did me for a period of 10 months. Davenport stated that your only chance of getting me out was from behind and not face-to-face. They argued, and officials split the two.
Loser is the ranch hand or a servant
Tiffany Stratton vs Fallon Henley
Stratton took a chair out of the Ring. Stratton returned to the ring using the chair, and tried to strike Henley with the chair but Henley hit Stratton. As the referee tried to remove the chair of Stratton, Henley hit Stratton with the Shiny Wizard and pinned her.
Winner: Fallon Henley
In the backstage area, Baron Corbin told Bron Breakker that he thought they’d make a great team for the Dusty Rhodes Classic. Breakker asked, why would I choose to be a part of your team? Corbin stated that we’re both a-holes and that we could be victorious and be the tag team champions. Breakker says he can imagine him as the team’s leader. Corbin declared that he would like to be the team’s leader. They have agreed to join forces for the tournament.
In an interview that was pre-taped, Oba Femi said he will be the breakout champion and become the king of NXT.
Gigi Dolin was within Cora’s Jade’s locker. Cora inquired about why she was inside her locker. Gigi stated that if you don’t respect lockers of other people then you shouldn’t expect me to respect mine. Other women who were in the same locker were able to separate the lockers before things got out of control.
In an interview that was pre-recorded, Ridge Holland said I’m not one to be afraid of accidents, injuries, or incidents in the wrestling ring. Holland was a victim of the injuries he sustained during his time in NXT as well as WWE. Holland stated that I did not attempt to injure Ilja Dragunov. I’ll look through the roster one by man to prove my worth in the end, to make amends, and reveal to that the NXT Universe the real Ridge Holland really is.
On the stage, Thea Hail wished Riley Osborne at his game this evening. Osborne handed her a high five, and Hail was thrilled about it.
NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament Finals
Riley Osborne vs Oba Femi
Osborne struck Femi with a fluttering leg kick. Osborne attempted to throw a crash off the top rope but Femi pulled his knees upwards. Femi grabbed Osborne and threw his face down on the turnbuckle. Femi offered Osborne the powerbomb pop-up and put him in a shackle.
Winner: Oba Femi
In an interview that was taped, OTM said next week they’ll be able to defeat Tony D’Angelo and Stack to be the winners of NXT Tag Team Championship. NXT Tag Team Championship.
Backstage Izzi Dame stated that her decision to team up together with Kiana James was a logical choice. James added that Dame is trustworthy and has a lot of potential and isn’t afraid to take on anyone she wants to be ahead.
On the stage, Trick Williams asked Carmelo Hayes if you can make sure my title is against Waller. Hayes told me that when you win the championship you must take on anyone at any time and at any time. It’s time to begin practicing as we play. Williams has said it’s true. I’m the only one who is the champion, but placing my title at stake is insane. Hayes told me that I wouldn’t place you in this situation If I did not think you’re able to handle it. I’ll be there for you. Williams has said that we discussed this. I’d like to face this on my own. I’d like to fight Dragunov on my own, Waller by myself, and I’d like to do this the same way I’ve always done it by myself. Hayes told me that while we were training You were on your own? Williams told me I must manage this play alone.
In the backstage area, Andre Chase told Duke Hudson that we’ve got The Dusty Cup coming up. Jacy Jayne said to Chase that he should not. I’m taking over the job now, with your experience and track record indicates that you cannot concentrate on two things at a time So, your primary goal for the future will be your credit. The focus will be Duke Hudson and Riley Osborne in the Dusty Cup. I’m going to find us some money, and Thea Hail will assist me. I’m planning to revive Chase U from the depths of hell and bring it back to the top of the pile.
Onstage Tatum Paxley congratulated Lyra Valkyria on securing her title.
The Backstage stage, Axiom as well as Nathan Frazier decided to team up for Backstage, Nathan Frazier and Axiom agreed to team up in Dusty Cup. Malik Blade and Edris Enofe have said they’re looking forward to closing the show.
On the backstage stage, Tony D’Angelo and Stacks declared that Andre Chase is not even far from being free of the penalty. Due to their losing ways they are now on the hook for a tag-team title match against OTM in the coming week. They have introduced Adriana the woman who’s been performing together with them and claimed she’s the glue that keeps the entire family together.
Trick Williams vs Grayson Waller
Waller was unable to drop his elbow on the turnbuckle’s middle. Williams took Waller by an elbow break. Hayes ran onto the apron of the ring. While Waller standing on the outside of the ring Kevin Owens showed up, knocked Waller across the cheek and then threw him back inside the ring. Williams knocked down Waller with an explosive knee and pinched Waller to the floor.
Winner: Trick Williams