WWE brought their final premium live event of the year with Deadline, and there were a few surprises. Fans expected to see Cora Jade end her long absence from the ring, and that is exactly what happened.

Blair Davenport won the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge match, and that means she is next in line to face Lyra Valkyria for the NXT Women’s Title. After that big win, Lyra came out to stare her new challenger down.

WHAT. A. MATCH. @BDavenportWWE is your Women's Iron Survivor! #NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/VbqKJLmXOD

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 10, 2023

Suddenly, Cora Jade showed up and clocked Lyra Valkyria from behind. She laid out the NXT Women’s Champion, and she picked up her title for good measure.

After Cora Jade posed with the NXT Women’s Title for a bit, they made it very clear on commentary that Cora Jade is back. This ends a very long hiatus from the ring.

Cora Jade was spotted backstage at NXT Deadline. It was expected that she would end her hiatus from the ring tonight, and that is exactly what happened. Now, she is back, and gunning for the NXT Women’s Title once again.

Business just picked up ?@CoraJadeWWE is back!!!#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/Kj0fd95GG5

— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023

Cora Jade’s last match took place on July 25, 2023, where she faced Dana Brooke in a Kendo Stick match. Dana Brooke won that match, and Jade walked out of the locker room a short time later. Dana Brooke was later released by WWE. Cora Jade isn’t getting that win back against Dana Brooke, but she may have her sights on a larger prize. 

We will have to see what is next for Cora Jade after her surprising return. Keep it tuned with us at SE Scoops for more updates.

What’s your take on Cora Jade making her way back to NXT at Deadline? Let us know what you think by engaging with us on social media! 

Dominik Mysterio has held the NXT North American Title since October 3rd, when he beat Trick Williams. He carried the North American Title proudly, as a member of Judgment Day, on every WWE brand. That reign came to an end at NXT Deadline.

Dragon Lee took on Dominik Mysterio for the NXT North American Title as the first match of NXT Deadline. This went down after CM Punk surprised fans and opened up the show with Shawn Michaels.

With Rey Mysterio at ringside on commentary, “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio and Dragon Lee gave it their all. In the end, Dragon Lee picked up the big win over Dirty Dom.

WE GOT A NEW CHAMPION!@dragonlee95 takes down @DomMysterio35 to become the new #WWENXT North American Champion at #NXTDeadline! pic.twitter.com/MEPHPlebZy

— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) December 10, 2023

It should be noted that Judgment Day members were not around ringside for this match. They called attention to that on commentary as well. Odds are, Dominik Mysterio will figure out some way to excuse this loss.

This win is interesting, because Dragon Lee was called up to the SmackDown brand already. The NXT North American Champion is still a main roster Superstar, but it is no longer Dirty Dom.

After Dragon Lee won the NXT North American Title, he celebrated with Rey Mysterio at ringside. Mr. 6-1-9 was very happy by the result of this match, even if it meant his son had to lose.

What a moment for @dragonlee95 ???#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/noabRZYHex

— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023

Keep checking back with SE Scoops for more on this story, and so many more. NXT Deadline certainly kicked off with a bang.

What’s your take on this title change at NXT Deadline? Let us know what you think by engaging with us on social media! 

CM Punk shocked the WWE Universe when he returned at Survivor Series. He was on the December 8th episode of SmackDown, where he made an interesting remark about linking up with Shawn Michaels before he made his way to RAW next week. Fans didn’t have to wait long to see him on Deadline.

It was previously reported that CM Punk missed his flight, so he was in town for Deadline. That appearance was certainly a notable one.

Shawn Michaels opened the NXT Deadline premium live event, and he took the ring with a lot of energy. Then he asked fans if they are ready, and that is when CM Punk’s music hit.

CM Punk joined Shawn Michaels in the ring, and it was quite an experience. The two took a moment and even joked about the fact that Punk was wearing a Bret “Hitman” Hart hoodie. CM Punk said he forgot his HBK merch at home.

What a way to start!@CMPunk is here at #NXTDeadline!!! pic.twitter.com/fJbBzIdrRf

— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2023

The two took a selfie together in the ring, because CM Punk said that people were taking pictures with him backstage all day, while they told him that he is their hero. Punk said it was only fitting that they snap that selfie in the ring with one of his own heroes.

CM Punk hyped his decision about which brand he will sign with on the December 11th episode of WWE RAW. Fans were very excited to see him open up Deadline, no matter which brand he ends up with on Monday.

Imagine telling someone 2023 would end with CM Punk and Shawn Michaels in a WWE NXT ring.#NXTDeadline pic.twitter.com/oiI1qF68sD

— Deonte DDJ (@deonteddj) December 10, 2023

Shawn Michaels and CM Punk were all smiles as they closed out the segment. This was a short opening for Deadline, but it certainly popped the crowd to see the Second City Savior and the Heartbreak Kid in the ring together.

What’s your take on CM Punk’s NXT Deadline appearance? Let us know what you think by engaging on social media! 

WWE NXT Deadline is scheduled exclusively for wrestlers from the NXT brand division and is set to occur on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut. We will have full coverage, and this article may contain a big spoiler for the show.

CM Punk already teased an appearance at NXT Deadline tonight. We will have to see if the Second City Savior shows up, but he did make a remark about talking to Shawn Michaels before he makes his brand decision on the December 11th episode of WWE RAW.

Fightful Select reports that a return was discussed for tonight’s show. Specifically, Cora Jade was planned to make an appearance after the Iron Survivor Women’s match as of this evening. 

Cora Jade has been absent from NXT TV for several months, and it was reported that her titantron and music were both tested at the venue today. This will be exciting for fans who missed her on NXT television.

During Cora Jade’s absence from NXT, she missed significant events, including Becky Lynch’s reign as NXT Women’s Champion and the Iron Survivor Challenge match. As she returns, Cora Jade aims to catch up on the happenings she missed during her time away from NXT television.

It was previously reported that Cora Jade’s WWE NXT was expected. It appears that she will be around for Deadline. It will be interesting to see how they work her into the show, because she is not booked for a match.

Cora Jade’s last match took place on July 25, 2023, where she faced Dana Brooke in a Kendo Stick match. Dana Brooke won that match, and Jade walked out of the locker room a short time later. Dana Brooke was later released by WWE, so it looks like Cora Jade isn’t getting that win back. 

What’s your take on Cora Jade’s impending return? Let us know what you think by engaging on social media. 

WWE NXT will soon see the debut of the promotion’s newest match stipulation: the Iron Survival Challenge

On this week’s WWE NXT, Shawn Michaels appeared to announce the new match, adding that NXT is a brand focused on “innovation.”

The match will have its debut on December 10, at WWE NXT’s newest event ‘NXT Deadl1ne.’

The Rules

With a brand new match type debuting, comes brand new rules for fans to learn.

In his announcement, Michaels confirmed that there will be two Iron Survivor Challenge, one men’s and one women’s match.

The 25-minute match will see five Superstars compete, with two opponents starting, with a new entrant entering every five minutes.

Every fall a Superstar earns grants them a point, and forces the pinned Superstar into a penalty box for 90 seconds.

The person with the most falls at the end of the match will be the winner.

The victors of the men’s and women’s matches will earn an NXT Championship match and NXT Women’s Championship match respectively.

NXT Deadl1ne

Little is known about NXT’s newest Premium event, but the timing of the show has been notable.

The event will be held on the same day as Ring of Honor’s Final Battle Pay-Per-View, the third major event for ROH since Tony Khan’s purchase in March.

ROH Final Battle will have a special start time of 4 pm Eastern and is expected to finish before NXT Deadl1ne kicks off in the evening.

UFC 282 is also scheduled for December 10.

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