WWE NXT Results (03/21) - Qualifier Matches For Stand & Deliver Championship Ladder Bout, Bron Breakker And Carmelo Hayes Vs. Pretty Deadly, Ilja Dragunov Vs. JD McDonagh And More
Welcome to Wrestling Inc.'s results of "WWE NXT" on March 21, 2023!
Two qualifying matches for the "NXT" Women's Championship Ladder Match at Stand & Deliver on April 1 are set for tonight, as Indi Hartwell squares off with Tiffany Stratton while Lyra Valkyria takes on Ivy Nile. The winners will join Gigi Dolin and Zoey Stark, who qualified last week after defeating Kiana James and Sol Ruca respectively.
Chase U's Thea Hail was abducted by Ava a few weeks ago, and Andre Chase and Duke Hudson have made it their mission to seek retribution on her behalf. Meanwhile, Ava and her Schism teammates have vowed to expose Chase U's lack of unity, and the group has been successful thus far after beating Chase U in both singles and tag team competition over the last couple of weeks and leaving Hudson's real allegiance to question. The two factions look to put an end to their issues as they come face-to-face with one another tonight in a Great Debate.
Ilja Dragunov and JD McDonagh look to put their issues to rest once and for all when they go one-on-one. The two men have been looking to get their hands on one another, with their issues stemming from an eye injury McDonagh suffered at the hands of Dragunov a few weeks ago. Their issues culminated last week in a battle of words, and it remains to be seen what chaos will ensue when they collide in the ring.
We are live! The show kicks off with a video recapping what happened between Grayson Waller and Johnny Gargano last week. Vic Joseph and Booker T then greet audiences at home as Pretty Deadly heads to the ring.
We Hear From Pretty Deadly
Elton Prince introduces himself and Kit Wilson as the hosts of "Stand & Deliver" before Wilson says their first act as hosts will be to erase the footage of their "NXT" Tag Team Championship loss to Gallus and being put through a table by Carmelo Hayes and Bron Breakker during their contract signing last week. The pair then begin discussing their outfits for the upcoming Premium Live Event, and say Hayes and Breakker's outfits last week sucked.
Hayes' music hits, and he and Trick Williams head to the ring. Williams says Pretty Deadly interrupted both Breakker and Hayes which is why they were put through the table, and says he and Hayes can talk their talk while Pretty Deadly walk their walk. Prince says if they're trying to get a match for tonight, then they're on. Williams agrees to their terms, then says he won't be Hayes' partner, but Breakker will be.
Pretty Deadly blindsides Williams and Hayes with an attack, but Breakker runs down to the ring and tosses them out of the ring. He helps Hayes up and tells him he doesn't want anything happening to him between now and "Stand & Deliver".
Back from the break, we head backstage to Hayes and Williams. Hayes asks Williams why he made Breakker his partner tonight, and Williams explains he did it so Hayes could see how he moves in the ring to prepare for their "Stand & Deliver" match.
Back at ringside, Tiffany Stratton heads down. Indi Hartwell follows.
Indi Hartwell vs. Tiffany Stratton - Winner Qualifies for the NXT Women's Championship Ladder Match at Stand & Deliver
The bell rings and the two lock up. Hartwell delivers a shoulder tackle, then delivers a pair of clotheslines. Stratton fires back with a suplex and a couple of stomps, then delivers a right hand to Hartwell's spine and whips her into the corner. She delivers a back handspring elbow before the duo spill to the outside and Stratton sends Hartwell crashing into the ring apron face first.
Back from the break, Stratton delivers a hip attack and a senton. Hartwell fires back with a cutter, and the two go back and forth with right hands. Hartwell gains the upper hand and delivers a boot to the side of Stratton's head, but Stratton manages to hit a scoop powerslam. She heads out to the apron and looks for a cannonball, but Hartwell moves out of the way and delivers a spinebuster. Stratton then delivers her signature moonsault for the win.
Winner: Tiffany Stratton
We then head to a video of The Creed Brothers and Gallus playing a round of pool at the pub. Gallus eventually comes out on top, and wishes The Creeds better luck next time. Julius Creed says pool was never their game, but darts was. The two teams play a couple of rounds, and The Creeds win. Julius says he has an idea in mind for a tiebreaker, and Gallus says he thinks he knows that they're thinking: a match for the "NXT" Tag Team Championship at "Stand & Deliver". The four men look to leave the pub, but Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo are waiting outside. They say they have "Stand & Deliver" business to discuss, and the six men go back into the pub to talk.
Back from the break, we head backstage to Gigi Dolin and McKenzie Mitchell. Mitchell asks for Dolin's thoughts on the lineup for the "NXT" Women's Ladder Match at "Stand & Deliver". Dolin says it's too early to tell, but she will do anything to win the title. Stratton tags in and brags about winning her match, then says Dolin and every other participant's chances in the match just became zero.
Back at ringside, Wes Lee is standing by.
Wes Lee's First Stand & Deliver Opponent Is Revealed
Wes says both he and fans are enjoying his open challenges, but he keeps getting asked why he's holding them. Wes says it's because he doesn't want to be a hypocrite, then says he knew if he came up short at "Halloween Havoc", he wouldn't get another shot. He says from the moment he won the North American Championship, he vowed to give chances to others in the same position the chance that he got. He then addresses the video from NXT Anonymous Twitter account last week and says Shawn Michaels gave him four opponents of his voice to face at "Stand & Deliver" .
Dragon Lee's music hits and he heads to the ring in his "NXT" debut! Dragon tells Wes that it's nice to meet him, then says he came to "NXT" for the same reason he did. He tells Wes that he is the best, but he loves the chaos. He asks to be part of the North American title match on April 1, and Wes says this is what he loves. He says he's been following Dragon's career, and has been wanting to face him. He then gives him the first spot.
JD McDonagh's music hits and he appears. He says the two of them are putting one another over, then invites Dragon to pull up a seat and watch him beat down Ilja Dragunov since he's new here. He asks Wes what his excuse is, and Wes tells McDonagh that Dragunov is going to tear him apart. McDonagh tells Wes to count himself lucky that he hasn't had his eyes on his title because he wouldn't be standing in the ring with or without it.
Dragunov's music hits and he heads down.
Back from the break, we see a video posted to the NXT Anonymous Twitter account of Indi Hartwell taking out her frustrations on a bunch of equipment.
We then head backstage to Fallon Henley and Kiana James. Henley confronts James about what she found last week and yells at her for cheating on Brooks Jensen. She says while James might not care about him, she does. Henley then storms off.
Ilja Dragunov vs. JD McDonagh
The bell rings and the pair waste no time. They go back and forth with right hands before Dragunov gains the upper hand. He sets up for a knee, but McDonagh moves out of the way and delivers a Tornado over the top. We see Dragon Lee watching on from ringside as McDonagh delivers a suplex. The pair exchange forearms with one another before Dragunov delivers three German suplexes. He follows it up with a running knee and ascends to the top, but McDonagh meets him there. Dragunov pushes him off before McDonagh pulls him down.
Back from the break, McDonagh delivers a kick to Dragunov's spine. Dragunov looks for a kick, but McDonagh moves out of the way and delivers another kick. Dragunov lands an enziguri, but McDonagh lands a back elbow. Dragunov delivers a series of chops, then executes several rapid ones. He plants McDonagh, but McDonagh sends Dragunov crashing into the rope throat first. He then hits a powerbomb and three German suplexes, but Dragunov lands a roundhouse kick. He sets up for a move, but McDonagh matches him and looks to lock in The Twister. Dragunov escapes and rains down right and left hands, then delivers a running head butt.
The two men spill to the outside and topple onto Dragon Lee. McDonagh tags a cheap shot at Dragon as Dragunov sets up for a headbutt. He accidentally hits Dragon, and Dragon fights back, causing the disqualification.
Winner: N/A (double disqualification due to outside interference)
After the match, the three men begin brawling before Wes Lee comes out of nowhere and goes flying to level anyone.
Back from the break, we head backstage to Wes Lee and McKenzie Mitchell. Lee announces that he has chosen JD McDonagh and Ilja Dragunov his final spot before Axiom walks in and asks for the fifth spot. Lee then says he's had many opportunities before, so the fifth opponent will be determined next week in a Battle Royale.
Johnny Gargano Raises The Stakes For Grayson Waller At Stand & Deliver
Back at ringside, Johnny Gargano's music hits but Javier Bernal appears instead of Gargano. Bernal says when that music hit, everyone thought it was Gargano but they were wrong like he was when he thought he was going to "Stand & Deliver". He blames Gargano for losing his spot and says he has been working hard for the past 7 months. He asks how many Christmas albums Gargano has sold, and they are a Triple Crown Champion between the two of them.
Gargano's music hits for a second time, and this time, the man himself appears. He clocks Bernal with a right hand, then tosses him out of the ring. He chucks him into the barricade and the ring steps, then gets back inside the ring and grabs a mic. He says he knows Grayson Waller is listening, and says if he wants to make things personal and raise the stakes, then he'll do the same. He pulls out a contract, then reveals what it's for: an unsanctioned match. He signs the contract and says all Waller has to do is the same.
Waller appears on the Titan Tron and asks Gargano if he wants to embarrass himself on the big stage again. He says he'll sign the contract next week as long as Gargano is banned from the building, and Gargano agrees to his terms. He hands the contract over to Vic Joseph and tells him to pass it on to Waller. Bernal is back on his feet and appears in the ring, and Gargano catches him with a superkick.
We then head to a video hyping up the debut of Eddy Thorpe next week.
Back at ringside, Ivy Nile heads down. Lyra Valkyria follows.
Lyra Valkyria vs. Ivy Nile - Winner Qualifies for the NXT Women's Championship Ladder Match at Stand & Deliver
The bell rings and the two lock up. They go back and forth with submission holds before Nile lands a kick across Valkyria's chest. Valkyria fires back with one of her own, and the two level one another with kicks. We see Tatum Paxley watching on from backstage as Nile plants Valkyria. Valkyria hits an enziguri, then fires off a series of kicks. Nile delivers a suplex and a kick. She then locks in her signature submission hold, but Valkyria escapes and hits a German suplex, then follows it up with a roundhouse kick for the win.
Winner: Lyra Valkyria
We see Fallon Henley walking around backstage. Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre blindside her with an attack before Kiana James provides Henley with a helping hand.
The Great Debate Between Schism and Chase U
Blake Howard welcomes everyone to The Great Debate. He then welcomes the first two debaters: Rip Fowler and Duke Hudson. He asks them how their respective groups approach togetherness, and Fowler says Schism is built on togetherness. He says Hudson has presented him with the opportunity to remove his mask and be welcomed with open arms. Hudson says Ava welcomed him with open arms, then says Chase U gave him a sense of belonging and inclusion but without a lot of passion.
Thea Hail and Ava are up next. Howard asks them how their group provides them with safety, and Ava says Schism's tree provides her with it. Hail starts rambling and says she's learned a lot and made connections. She says Schism only creates a false sense of safety.
Andre Chase and Joe Gacy are the last ones to go. Howard asks how they rate their fellow members with leaving their nests. Chase looks to speak, but Gacy says his students have already proven that. He tells Howard to tally up the score, but Tyler Bate rises up from the crowd and asks Chase to step in. Chase allows it, and Jagger Reid steps up. Howard asks them how they would sum up the experience of their groups. Reid keeps it simple and says Schism is four roots, one tree. Bate says it takes a big, strong mind to prosper in the squared circle and is a collaborative effort. He says it has provided Hail and Hudson with chances, and says Schism will never achieve growth in "NXT" the way Chase U has. Bate says now that Chase U has beaten them philosophically, it's time they beat them in the ring. Andre Chase challenges Schism to an eight person tag team match, but Gacy declines the offer, as they have already beaten them philosophically and in the ring. Hudson raises the stakes and says the winner of the match gains control of Chase U. Gacy then accepts the challenge with the amended terms.
Back at ringside, Pretty Deadly heads down. Carmelo Hayes, Trick Williams, and Bron Breakker follow.
Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes (w/ Trick Williams) vs. Pretty Deadly
The bell rings and Pretty Deadly charge at Hayes and Breakker. Wilson pins Hayes, but Hayes kicks out before hitting a dropkick. Prince tags in and delivers an uppercut, then tags Wilson back in. Hayes delivers a shoulder tackle before Wilson hits a flapjack and tags in Prince. Pretty Deadly looks to double team on Hayes, but Breakker interjects. The two teams go at it, and Breakker and Hayes toss Wilson and Prince out of the ring.
Back from the break, Wilson is wearing down Breakker. He shoves him into the corner before Hayes and Prince tag in. Hayes rocks Prince with a kick, then suplexes Wilson on top of Prince. Prince delivers a series of stomps in the corner, then tags in Wilson. Wilson and Prince deliver a leg drop-splash combination. Wilson then delivers a second leg drop and a right hand, then plants Hayes and delivers a knee. Prince tags in and delivers a back elbow, but Hayes lands a few forearms. Breakker and Wilson tag in. Wilson gets planted with a German suplex, then delivers a shoulder tackle and a second German suplex. He hits a bulldog and goes for a pin, but Prince breaks the fall. Wilson looks to send Breakker into Hayes, but Breakker stops himself before the two collide. Hayes pushes Breakker out of the way and delivers a Codebreaker to Wilson. Breakker then delivers a Spear and tags Hayes back in. Hayes ascends to the top and delivers Nothing But Net for the win.
Winners: Bron Breakker and Carmelo Hayes
After the match, Hayes ands Breakker the "NXT" Championship. Breakker raises it over his head, and the two stare one another down.