WWE NXT: New Year's Evil Results (01/10) - NXT Title Match, #1 Contenders Battle Royale, Tony D'Angelo Vs. Dijak And More
Welcome to Wrestling Inc.'s results of "WWE NXT: New Year's Evil" on January 10, 2023!
Bron Breakker will be putting his "NXT" Championship on the line against Grayson Waller. Waller earned himself a shot at Breakker's title after defeating Carmelo Hayes, Axiom, JD McDonagh and Joe Gacy in the inaugural Men's Iron Survivor Challenge at "Deadline" last month. Tensions between on the pair have been on the rise since then, with Waller notably catching Breakker off guard after Breakker speared him as he wore a metal plate across his chest (in a similar fashion to what Bret Hart did to Goldberg in WCW). Will Breakker be successful in his first title defense of 2023, or will the "NXT" Universe see a new champion be crowned tonight?
The new number one contender for Roxanne Perez's "NXT" Women's Champion will be determined tonight, as twenty women will square off with one another in a high stakes Battle Royal. The winner will go on to face Perez at "Vengeance Day" next month. Perez earned the right to call herself titleholder after defeating Mandy Rose on the December 13 episode of "NXT". Who will be next in line to face Perez?
"The Don" Tony D'Angelo looks to settle his differences once and for all with Dijak tonight. The two men have both been vying for Wes Lee's North American Championship over the past few weeks, and Lee promised the winner of the match a future title shot last week. Elsewhere, Pretty Deadly has been under the thumb of New Day over the past couple of weeks in order to earn themselves a chance to reclaim the "NXT" Tag Team Championship. They seemed to have found a way to do so, and will be participating in a Gauntlet Match as part of their efforts to achieve their goal. Will they be able to become the new number one contenders?
The Creed Brothers will finally have their chance to get their hands on Indus Sher tonight after weeks of animosity between the two teams. Additionally, Charlie Dempsey will go one-on-one with Hank Walker (with his mentor Drew Gulak at ringside). Gulak has taken a liking to Walker over the past few weeks, and even asked him to come to The Drew Gulak Invitationals a couple of weeks ago. Which man will come out on top?
We are live! We head to a class in Chase U, where Andre Chase tells his students to watch and study "New Year's Evil". He then runs down the card for tonight's show.
Back at ringside, Vic Joseph and Booker T greet audiences at home as Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo head to the ring. Dijak follows him down as Joseph welcomes Wes Lee to the announce desk.
Dijak vs. Tony D'Angelo (w/ Stacks)
The bell rings and D'Angelo wastes no time. He clotheslines Dijak out of the ring, then fires off several right hands and sends him into the apron. Dijak responds by sending D'Angelo into the ring post, then delivers a clothesline. The two men get back in the ring before D'Angelo delivers a second clothesline and a right hand. Dijak sends D'Angelo bouncing off the top rope, then delivers a clothesline of his own. D'Angelo delivers a big boot, then clotheslines Dijak to the outside once again.
Back from the break, Dijak is beating down D'Angelo. D'Angelo fires back with a back elbow, a lariat, and a belly-to-belly suplex, then follows it up with a spinebuster. He goes for a pin, but Dijak kicks out. Dijak manages to deliver a superkick and High Justice, then goes for a pin but D'Angelo kicks out. A handcuffed Stacks gets in the ring and insists on taking D'Angelo's place. Dijak sets up for a big boot, but D'Angelo pushes Stacks out of the way and eats the boot for him.
Winner: Dijak
After the match, Dijak and Wes Lee stare one another down.
We then head backstage to Toxic Attraction and McKenzie Mitchell. Jacy Jayne says they will win the 20 Woman Battle Royale and face Perez at "Vengeance Day" in order to cause her pain. Perez asks what happens if they end up as the final two and Gigi Dolin says that no matter what, the WWE Universe will hear the words "your winners: Toxic Attraction".
Back at ringside, The Creed Brothers head down, followed by Sanga (but no Veer Mahaan). Sanga says that Mahaan is not here, but he will still honor the match. Julius says they will not fight just him, but out of nowhere, Jinder Mahal blindsides him with an attack from behind. Meanwhile, Sanga delivers a chokeslam to Brutus on the ring steps as Mahal hits the Khallas on Julius. He then grabs a mic and says while Sanga and Mahaan fight for respect, he doesn't.
We then head backstage to Pretty Deadly with rollers in their hair as they get ready for their match and discuss it. New Day walks in and informs them that they're on next.
Back from the break, we head backstage to Sanga and Jinder Mahal. Valentina Feroz approaches them and asks Sanga what he's doing. He asks them if this is who they are. Sanga says yes because it's about him and his brothers. Elektra Lopez walks in and says maybe she should start focusing on herself in the same way Indus Sher is.
Back at ringside. Pretty Deadly heads down. They both grab a mic and Elton Prince says they picked three of the top teams in "NXT" to face them.
The Rocker's music hits, and fans cheer. However, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty are nowhere to be found and Jimmy Jackson and Bryan Williams head to the ring instead.
Pretty Deadly Face Three Other Teams In A NXT Tag Team Championship Number One Contenders Gauntlet Match
The bell rings and Prince attacks the two men. Wilson tags in and delivers a gutbuster before Prince tags back in and delivers Spilled Milk for the win.
Pretty Deadly def. Jimmy Jackson and Bryan Williams
New Day's music hits and they head to the ring. Kofi Kingston said they knew they would do something sneaky. Woods says if they want their match, then they will have to face two actual top tag teams. Kingston then says they will be facing Edris Enofé and Malik Blade next.
The bell rings and Pretty Deadly delivers a double uppercut to Blade and Enofé. Blade and Enofé then send Pretty Deadly to the outside and deliver a double cannonball over the top rope.
Back from the break, Enofé tags in and delivers a pair of back elbows to Wilson. He follows it up with a running knee, but Prince tags himself in and delivers an uppercut. The two men teeter on the top rope as Blade makes the blind tag. Prince delivers a superplex to Enofé before Blade delivers a Frog Splash off the top rope. He goes for a pin, but Prince kicks out. Enofé then rolls up Prince, but Wilson pushes the pair to reverse the fall.
Pretty Deadly def. Edris Enofé and Malik Blade
New Day then heads back out and announces Pretty Deadly's next opponents: Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen. However, they don't come to the ring right away. We then see them laid out backstage as a referee checks on them and asks who did this.
Just then, Gallus' music hits and Wolfgang and Mark Coffey head down to take their places in their return from suspension.
Gallus wastes no time and fires off forearms on Pretty Deadly. Wolfgang sends Prince into the announce desk as Coffey chokeslams Wilson on the apron. Wolfgang tosses Prince in the ring before Coffey delivers a chokeslam. Wilson tags in and Coffey delivers a big boot before Gallus deliver their finisher for the win.
Gallus def. Pretty Deadly
Winners (and new number one contenders): Gallus
We then head backstage and see Ivy Nile arguing with Julius Creed. Nile tries telling Julius he needs to move on from Indus Sher, but Julius doesn't listen and says he can't after what happened with Jinder Mahal.
Back from the break, we head to a video of Carmelo Hayes mocking Apollo Crews as he drinks coffee in a diner and writes in a journal.
Tiffany Stratton Puts The Women's Division On Notice
Back at ringside, Tiffany Stratton heads to the ring in her return to "NXT".
Stratton asks fans how much they missed her, then rags in the women's locker room. She says she picked up wrestling faster than anyone else and says she watched everyone try to be her. She says "the center of the universe is back."
We then head to a video hyping up the "NXT" Championship match between Bron Breakker and Grayson Waller.
Back from the break, we head to Katana Chance and Kayden Carter. The cameraperson congratulates them on their record-breaking reign, and they thank him and say they're coming after the men's record next. They head into the arena as Tiffany Stratton heads out. The cameraperson then asks her for a word, and she declines to comment.
Back at ringside, Grayson Waller heads down followed by Bron Breakker.
Bron Breakker (c) vs. Grayson Waller for the NXT Championship
The bell rings and the two lock up. Waller slaps Breakker, then realizes his mistake and slides out of the ring. Breakker chases him back inside, then delivers a big boot. He follows it up with a delayed vertical suplex and a standing moonsault, but Waller fires back with a Tornado DDT. Breakker delivers a belly-to-belly toss, followed by a tilt-a-whirl slam. Waller sends Breakker into the middle turnbuckle, causing the middle rope to snap.
Back from the break, Waller has Breakker in an Ankle Lock. Breakker reverses the submission, but Waller manages to grab the bottom rope to break the hold. The pair exchange elbow strikes before Waller delivers a clothesline to the back to Breakker's neck. He then locks in the Steiner Recliner, but Breakker powers through and stands up. He tosses Waller off his back, then delivers a pair of shoulder tackles and a Catch and Release. Breakker looks for a Spear, but Waller counters with a knee straight to his forehead. He goes for a pin but Breakker kicks out. Waller ascends to the middle rope, but it snaps once again. Waller tumbles to the outside, and the referee begins the ten count. Waller is unable to get back to his feet in time.
Winner (and still): Bron Breakker
We head backstage to McKenzie Mitchell and Roxanne Perez. Mitchell asks Perez if she's rooting for anyone in the upcoming Battle Royal, and Perez says she's rooting for Cora Jade. Mitchell asks if she's serious and Perez says she's just kidding. She says she's rooting for anyone but Jade, then hypes up the women's roster. She adds that she can't wait to watch.
We then head to a video recapping the events that have led to the partnership between Drew Gulak and Hank Walker.
Back from the break, Hank Walker and Drew Gulak are waiting in the ring as Charlie Dempsey heads down.
Charlie Dempsey vs. Hank Walker (w/ Drew Gulak)
The bell rings and the two lock up. Walker sends himself and Dempsey tumbling out of the ring, then gets him back inside. The two men go back and forth with submissions before Dempsey delivers a Dragon Screw. He locks in the Regal Stretch, but Walker grabs the bottom rope to break the hold. Walker locks in a variation on an Arm Bar, but Dempsey reverses the submission hold into the Regal Stretch. Walker gets close to the bottom rope, but Dempsey pulls him away and Walker is forced to tap out.
Winner: Charlie Dempsey
We head backstage to Sol Ruca. Alba Fyre approaches her and says she's bummed they never got to face one another. She offers to face her one-on-one and Ruca hesitates with her answer. Fyre snaps and asks if she wants the match, then realizes what she did. She apologizes and explains she has a lot on her mind. Ruca accepts her apology and takes her up on her offer.
We then head to a video hyping up Tyler Bate ahead of his return next week.
We then see another video from @NXT_Anonymous on Twitter, with Oro Mensah the subject of the clip.
Back at ringside, Jinder Mahal and Sanga head to the ring, followed by Julius Creed.
Jinder Mahal vs. Julius Creed
The bell rings and Julius wastes no time. He rains down right hands, then follows it up with a spinebuster and knocks Mahal to the outside.
Back from the break, Juliusdelivers a superplex to Mahal. Mahal delivers a series of knees to Julius' neck, then hits a jumping knee and a stomp. Julius delivers a suplex, then plants Mahal. He ascends to the top rope, then looks for a Shooting Star Press. Mahal rolls out of the way and delivers the Side Pressing Kick. He follows it up with the Khallas for the win.
Winner: Jinder Mahal
We head backstage and see Kiana James checking on Brooks Jensen in the medical office. We pan out and see Josh Briggs and Fallon Henley. The four men discuss their attack on Gallus earlier tonight and the upcoming Battle Royale.
Back at ringside, Cora Jade heads to the ring as the first entrant in the Battle Royal.
Back from the break, we head to a live stream from Stevie Turner as she teases a return to "NXT".
Back at ringside, Zoey Stark is the last woman in the ring.
20 Woman Number One Contenders Battle Royal
The bell rings and the women all begin to brawl with one another. Lyra Valkyria sends Cora Jade over the top rope right off the bat.
Eliminated: Cora Jade
Kiana James sends Tatum Paxley on the apron, then sends her crashing into the ringpost to eliminate her.
Eliminated: Tatum Paxley
James then helps out Fallon Henley as Amari Miller delivers a chop to Lash Legend. Legend then sends her over the top rope.
Eliminated: Amari Miller
Toxic Attraction look to eliminate Sol Ruca, but Ruca handstands her way back to the apron and manages to get herself back in the ring. Thea Hail sends Valentina Feroz crashing over the top as Legend looks to eliminate Hartwell. She looks for a big boot, but Hartwell low-bridges the top rope and sends her onto the apron. She delivers a big boot to send her packing. Meanwhile, James is sent to the outside with a head scissors courtesy of Lyra Valkyria.
Eliminated: Valentina Feroz, Lash Legend, Kiana James
Legend and James argue on the outside as Zoey Stark delivers a military press to Dani Palmer over the top rope. Cora Jade sneaks back in the ring, but Lyra Valkrya low-bridges over the top rope to and to the outside.
Eliminated: Dani Palmer and Cora Jade (again)
Back from the break, Jacy Jayne eliminates Indi Hartwell as Vic Joseph announces Thea Hail and Fallon Henley have been eliminated.
Eliminated: Indi Hartwell, Thea Hail, and Fallon Henley
Toxic Attraction looks to eliminate Alba Fyre as Nikkita Lyons is going after Elektra Lopez. She sends Lopex onto the apron, then hits a kick to send her packing.
Eliminated: Elektra Lopez
Stark looks to send Choo packing and gets her over the top, but Choo lands on her pillow and saves herself from elimination. Lopez pulls her pillow out from under her to eliminate her. Back in the ring, Lyons looks for a kick on Stark, but Stark ducks it and clotheslines her over the top. Sol Ruca then tosses Stark over the top rope.
Eliminated: Wendy Choo, Nikkita Lyons, and Zoey Stark
Ruca delivers a dropkick to Gigi Dolin, then looks for a springboard elbow on Alba Fyre. Fyre manages to avoid it, then sends Ruca over the top rope.
Eliminated: Sol Ruca
We are down to the final four: Valkyria, Toxic Attraction and Fyre. Valkyria and Fyre go after Toxic Attraction. Jacy Jayne looks to send Fyre packing, but Fyre holds on to the top rope and avoids elimination. Valkyria delivers a double drop kick to Toxic Attraction, then delivers a series of stomps to Jayne and a step-up enziguri to Dolin.
Fyre and Valkyria teeter on the apron. Fyre looks for a German suplex, but Valkyria holds on. Toxic Attraction looks to knock them to the floor, but Fyre and Valkyria hang on and level Toxic Attraction. Valkryia then delivers a head scissors that sends Fyre over the top rope and to the floor.
Eliminated: Alba Fyre
We are down to three: Lyra Valkyria and Toxic Attraction. Cora Jade runs in out of nowhere, distracting Valkyria and allowing Toxic Attraction to eliminate her.
Eliminated: Lyra Valkyria
We are down to the final two: Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin. Valkyria and Jade brawl on the outside as Toxic Attraction celebrates in the ring. They then stare one another down as they decide who wins. Jayne holds up Dolin's hand and volunteers to eliminate herself. Dolin tells her to stop, but Jayne suddenly superkicks her and sends her onto the apron. She fires off right hands, but Dolin sends her repeatedly into the top turnbuckle. She gets her onto the apron, then ascends to the middle rope. Jayne meets her there and the two teeter on the middle rope before they begin to exchange right hands. Jayne delivers a final blow to Dolin, and both women fall to the ground at the exact same time.
Officials debate which woman fell first and huddle up around a monitor as they try and figure it out. They come to the ruling that both women have won the match.
Winners: Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne
After the bell rings, Roxanne Perez comes to the ring and stares the duo down as commentary announces that the "Vengeance Day" match will now be a Triple Threat.
Before the show goes off the air, we head backstage to Bron Breakker, Grayson Waller, and Shawn Michaels. Michaels says what happened with the middle rope was unfortunate, but he wants a decisive winner. The pair almost comes to blows, but Michaels prevents them from doing so. He informs them that they will have another match for the "NXT" Championship at "Vengeance Day" in a Steel Cage!