Johnny Gargano Surprised Tommaso Ciampa
Tommaso Ciampa slowly made his way down to the ring to start off this week’s episode of NXT. The crowd greeted him with “you suck!” chants as they held up their Johnny Gargano emoji signs. Ciampa paused on the steel steps and looked at the crowd with disgust. Ciampa marched into the ring and demanded a microphone.
The crowd chanted “we want Johnny!” as Ciampa stood silent in the ring. Ciampa brought the microphone to his mouth and the crowd booed. Ciampa dropped the microphone down as a few stray “Ciampa” chants broke out. They were quickly drowned out by “Johnny Wrestling!” chants as Ciampa paced around the ring.
Ciampa finally shouted “He’s gone! Newsflash, he is not walking down that damn isle! He’s gone!”. This only angered the crowd some more and they reigned down “you suck!” chants upon Ciampa. The chant transitioned to “Ciampa sucks!” and Tommaso posed in the ring and soked it all in. Ciampa dropped the microphone and exited the ring. Tommaso slapped the ring apron and took a seat for a moment. Ciampa walked around the outside of the ring and stared at the fans as they mocked him. Ciampa grabbed one of the signs and wiped his arse with it before launching it back at the fan.
Ciampa grabbed a big Gargano sign and ripped it up in front of a young girl. Ciampa started barking at an older woman and she gave him a thumbs down right in his face.
I love #NXT pic.twitter.com/93kk2Ltt2i
— José ?? (@elJGY) March 22, 2018
Ciampa grabbed another sign, but he didn’t realize that it was Gargano holding the sign. Johnny jumped the barricade and beat the hell out of Ciampa for a moment. Security rushed the ring and dragged Gargano backstage as Ciampa was shocked in the ring.
An irate @JohnnyGargano has a surprise for @ProjectCiampa…
…and the #NXTUniverse just wants to “LET THEM FIGHT!” #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/dIdda8Wiaj
— WWE (@WWE) March 22, 2018
Posterboard: $2.00
Ticket: $25.00
Finally punching atProjectCiampa in the face after 10 months: … PRICELESS.This is only the beginning.. I promise. pic.twitter.com/YuVoCWhmDa
— Johnny Gargano (@JohnnyGargano) March 22, 2018
Mustache Mountain Withdrew From The Dusty Rhodes Classic
Tyler Bate was interviewed backstage earlier in the day. Bate noted that he recently tweaked his knee and that WWE’s medical team advised him to sit out the next couple of weeks. Bate announced that Mustache Mountain unfortunately had to withdraw from the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Roderick Strong pleaded for NXT GM William Regal to allow him into the tournament to replace Mustache Mountain. Danny Burch & Oney Lorcan will face Roderick Strong and a mystery partner tonight on NXT.
EXCLUSIVE: @Tyler_Bate is devastated to learn that he is not medically cleared to compete in the #DustyClassic. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/4opd09DMvk
— WWE (@WWE) March 16, 2018
Roderick Strong & Pete Dunne Advanced To The Semifinals Of The Dusty Rhodes Classic
United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne was revealed to be Roderick Strong’s tag partner. Strong and Dunne have had issues with NXT Tag Team Champions Bobby Fish & Kyle O’Reilly lately.
.@roderickstrong didn't just recruit any tag team partner for the #DustyClassic… he's teaming up with the #BruiserWeight, #UKChampion @PeteDunneYxB! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/2XH5EXwzl4
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 22, 2018
Strong and Oney Lorcan started off the match. Lorcan brought Strong to the mat and applied a Chin Lock. Strong battled to his feet and Lorcan tagged Burch in. Burch applied a Wrist Lock but Strong quickly reversed it and tagged in Pete Dunne. Dunne applied a Wrist Lock of his own and dragged Burch to the mat. Dunne bent back Danny’s fingers for a moment but Burch quickly escaped. Strong and Lorcan got into the ring and the two teams had a stare down as NXT went to a break.
.@roderickstrong & @PeteDunneYxB vs. @_StarDESTROYER & @strongstylebrit.
Tensions are high as the #DustyClassic continues NOW on @WWENetwork! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/uBhNBnwEY4
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 22, 2018
When NXT returned, Pete Dunne was back in control and once again bent back the fingers of Danny Burch. Dunne slapped Burch in the face and tagged Roderick back in. Strong connected with a couple of kicks and followed it up with a Backbreaker for two. Strong brought Burch back to the corner and tagged in Dunne. They then connected with dueling chops to Burch and Dunne went for the cover but Burch kicked out at two. Dunne connected with another chop, but Burch responded with a Dropkick off the second turnbuckle.
Lorcan and Strong tagged in and Oney blasted Strong with a running kick and followed it up with an uppercut. Lorcan hit a ridiculous Clothesline and then a Blockbuster for two. Burch tagged in and Strong drove Burch into Lorcan and Danny fell out of the ring. Dunne tagged back in and stomped on Burch’s arm off the second rope. Dunne hit a Suplex and went for the cover but Lorcan broke it up. Lorgan connected with an uppercut to Strong outside the ring.
Back in the ring, Burch and Dunne traded slaps to the face and Dunne fell to the mat. Burch hit a German Suplex and then launched Strong on top of Dunne. Burch went for the cover but Dunne kicked out. Burch locked in the Crossface on Dunne and Lorcan applied a Single Legged Crap to Strong. Roderick kicked Lorcan off of him and Oney fell on top of Burch to break up his Crossface on Dunne. Strong and Lorcan then rolled back to the ring apron.
Burch punched Dunne in the face and followed it up with an Exploder Suplex. Strong tagged in and connected with a Backbreaker to Burch. Strong then hit the End of Heartache on Burch for the pinfall victory. Strong and Dunne will battle SAnitY next week in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament.
Can @roderickstrong & @PeteDunneYxB replicate tonight's outcome when they face #SAnitY's @TheEricYoung & @TheWWEWolfe NEXT WEEK in the #DustyClassic?! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/oOcpk3tmH9
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) March 22, 2018
Ember Moon Defeated Aliyah As Shayna Baszler Looked On
Aliyah battled NXT Women’s Champion Ember Moon tonight. Aliyah dropped Ember Moon to the mat, but Moon locked in the Head Scissors. Aliyah escaped and kipped back up to her feet. Aliyah trapped Moon in the corner and dragged her to the mat by her hair. Aliyah went for the cover as Shayna Baszler made her way to the commentary table. Baszler put her feet on the desk and casually announced that she was running the NXT women’s division.
Ember went for a roll-up but Aliyah kicked out. Moon slammed Aliyah face-first to the mat as Baszler continued to say that nobody can stop her. Ember planted Aliyah with a Samoan Drop and said “this is for you Shayna” before delivering the move. Moon followed it up with an Eclipse for the pinfall victory. Baszler shouted that Ember and everyone else in this division is completely helpless and they all know it. Basler hopped on top of the announce table and got in a shouting match with Ember Moon as she posed with the title on the turnbuckle.
Baszler laughed as Moon demanded that Baszler recognize her as the NXT Women’s Champion. Ember Moon will defend her NXT Women’s Championship against Shayna Baszler at NXT TakeOver: New Orleans during WrestleMania 34 weekend.
Always watching, & always pulling the puppet strings https://t.co/A8wInR9bsK
— Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) March 22, 2018
.@WWEEmberMoon sends a message to Shayna! pic.twitter.com/ECKs3ttc25
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) March 22, 2018
Andrade “Cien” Almas Called Out Aleister Black
Raul Mendoza was supposed to have a match, but that didn’t happen because NXT Champion Andrade “Cien” Almas attacked him during his entrance.
.@RaulMendozaWWE's match may need to be rescheduled… thanks to #NXTChampion @AndradeCienWWE! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/2xjp9NrE7S
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 22, 2018
Zelina Vega joined Almas as he angrily stomped his way down to the ring. Almas cut a promo that Aleister Black didn’t respect him. Almas called Black a piece of crap and demanded that Black face him next week and pay for his disrespect. Almas dropped the microphone and raised the NXT title in the middle of the ring.
Will @WWEAleister respond to #NXTChampion @AndradeCienWWE's actions? Find out NEXT WEEK on #WWENXT, only on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/BDu4Zc9EHB
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) March 22, 2018
William Regal Promised A Big Announcement Next Week
NXT GM William Regal was shown in his office. Regal addressed the camera and stated that tonight’s main event is up next. Regal added that next week he will be making an announcement that will change the landscape of NXT forever.
Adam Cole Defeated Kassius Ohno
Kassius Ohno faced Adam Cole in the main event of this week’s episode of NXT. Cole and Ohno locked up to start off the match. Ohno lifted Cole in the air and then dropped him to the mat. Cole got back up and connected with a knee to the midsection. Cole hit a forearm to the face and knocked Ohno to the canvas with a shoulder tackle. Cole tried to leapfrog Ohno but got a big boot to his chest for his troubles. Ohno followed it up with a Senton.
NOPE. pic.twitter.com/ef8g2rSgGp
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) March 22, 2018
Cole charged at Ohno in the corner but Kassius was ready and flipped him to the ring apron. Cole tweaked his knee on the apron and fell to the floor outside the ring. Cole banged on the ring apron out of frustration and the referee checked on him. Cole lumbed back to the ring apron to lure Ohno in. Adam hit an Enziguri and then got back in the ring and stomped on Ohno. Cole smirked and posed in the ring as NXT went to a break.
Surprise! Enzuigiri by @AdamColePro! pic.twitter.com/gQhdFgxc35
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) March 22, 2018
When NXT returned, Cole was still in control of the match. Cole connected with a big boot and went for the cover but Ohno kicked out at two. Cole said that this was too easy and hit a Neckbreaker for another two count. Cole stomped on Ohno’s back a few times and then applied a Chin Lock. Cole dragged Ohno down and drove his knee into Kassius’ back while maintaining the hold. Ohno got back up to his feet and Cole planted him with a Backstabber for a two count. Cole shouted that Ohno is a loser and Kassius responded with a ridiculous right hand that dropped Cole to the mat.
KO'd by @KassiusOhno! pic.twitter.com/0hAoXOqeFp
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) March 22, 2018
Ohno leveled Cole with a Clothesline and followed it up with a kick to the face. Ohno Body Slammed Cole to the man and hit a running Leg Drop for a two count. Ohno punched Cole in the face again and then booted Cole in the face from the apron. Ohno followed it up with the Cyclone Kick and went for the cover but Cole kicked out at the last moment. Ohno connected with a forearm and Cole sprung back to his feet and shouted “is that all you’ve got?”. Cole lifted Ohno up for a Suplex and transitioned into a Neckbreaker into the back of his knee for another two count.
Tremendous match between @KassiusOhno and @AdamColePro! pic.twitter.com/CPFLTtzQVw
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) March 22, 2018
Cole went for the Shining Wizard but Ohno caught him and dropped him across the top rope. Ohno hit a running elbow that knocked Cole out of the ring. Ohno brought Cole back into the ring and went for the cover but Cole reversed it into a roll-up for two. Cole hit three Superkicks in a row and hit another Suplex/Neckbreaker. Cole followed it up with the Last Shot for the pinfall victory in an awesome match.
.@AdamColePro for the win… baybay. pic.twitter.com/ztfOmL90UQ
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) March 22, 2018
