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The CW and Netflix will air a very special episode of WWE NXT tonight, with Vic Joseph and Booker T at the commentary table, live from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Homecoming will mark the return of NXT to its former home, and will feature the appearance of several past superstars from the developmental brand.
Two title matches stand out, in addition to the presence of former NXT superstars such as Stephanie Vaquer, Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, Sami Zayn, Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, and some surprises yet to be revealed. As always, we invite you to comment on the article to give your opinion on what happened on the show.
NXT Homecoming begins on Netflix!
We see a promotional video of the beginnings of NXT at Full Sail University, where great superstars like Sami Zayn, Bayley, Asuka, Finn Bálor, Shinsuke Nakamura, Charlotte Flair, and many others passed through.
The show starts with the classic Black & Gold era introductory video with the current talent of the brand.
Triple H is the one to open the show. The fans welcome him with a great ovation. The WWE Content Chief heads to the ring. "Triple H, Triple H!" chant the fans. "I can't describe to you how good it feels to be back home," he says. "Welcome home!" chants the audience. Triple H recalls the importance of this place for every talent that has been part of the history of this brand. Triple H assures that they are all special, just like the fans, both those present and those at home. They are the reason why NXT exists and is stronger than ever. "All of you took something that started as a whisper - a very small, quiet one - and turned it into an undeniable roar," says Triple H. It is the passion of the fans that allowed NXT to take control. It was the fans who drove the brand into the future with the cry of "We Are NXT". That's why he is grateful to them.
Shawn Michaels appears on the scene!
The fans welcome him warmly. Michaels is glad to have Triple H back home, especially knowing that his friend is too busy signing million-dollar contracts and generating income for the company. That said, Shawn assures him that he and his NXT guys are ready to steer this ship. Triple H knows that's true, "Thank you, Shawn!" chant the fans. Triple H thanks him for that but, what if he said he wants to come back? Shawn hoped this wouldn't happen, but if Triple H really wants to come back to NXT, then they would have a problem. HBK faces off with HHH.
William Regal bursts onto the scene!
Regal watches both men from the entrance ramp. "Please, gentlemen. I know how to solve this. There's only one way," says the Brit. Several fans shout "WarGames!". Regal asks them not to get ahead of themselves and suggests to production to remove those comments. That said, he addresses Triple H and Shawn Michaels again. "WAR GAMES!," he exclaims. The Brit smiles. Meanwhile, Triple H and Shawn Michaels don't know how to react.
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss interrupt the segment!
"Welcome home!", chant the fans. Charlotte addresses Triple H and Shawn Michaels, pointing out that it doesn't matter who's in charge, because it's the women who have always really been in charge at NXT. Charlotte recalls that the women's revolution started here with The Four Horsewomen, Paige, Asuka, Carmella, Ember Moon, and many others. But they don't have time to name them all, as they have a match to compete in next. "In my opinion, women have always been the backbone of NXT, and that will never change. And if you don't agree with that, we have two words for you," says Bliss. "SUCK IT," chant the fans. And so we reach the end of the first segment of the night.
We see The Culling in full backstage as they head towards the ring. Lyra Valkyria appears on the scene, reuniting with Tatum Paxley. Smiling, they embrace. Annoyed, Izzi Dame pushes her partner away, reminding her that she needs to focus on their match tonight.
WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss (c) vs. The Culling (Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley) (with Shawn Spears and Niko Vance)
Alexa and Dame start the fight, each carrying their respective dolls. The referee asks them to leave them. After handing them to their partners, Tatum and Bliss start the match. Paxley takes down Alexa while showing off her great flexibility. Alexa tries to surprise Tatum with the Sister Abigail. Paxley escapes her clutches, only to be taken down with a hurricanrana. After that, both women tag in their respective partners.
Charlotte extends her hand to Dame as a sign of respect, but her rival slaps her. Izzi and Charlotte take the action to one of the corners. Tatum tries to intervene, prompting Alexa to enter. The champions take down their opponents before applying a Natural Selection in unison. Tatum and Dame regroup with their partners at ringside. Meanwhile, Charlotte jokes with Spears with the "10" gesture. Izzi returns to continue the fight.
Flair continues to control the match. Charlotte kicks Izzi with a superkick. Dame recovers to take down "The Queen", whose face is repeatedly hit against the canvas. Izzi and Tatum team up against Charlotte. Paxley immobilizes Flair in the ropes so that Dame can hit her with a dropkick. Tatum and Izzi take turns hitting the champion in their corner.
"The Queen" tries to recover, but Tatum takes her down. Paxley launches with a corner crossbody. Izzi receives the tag to take down the champion with a clothesline. Izzi charges at Charlotte with a corner spear. Tatum receives the tag to catch Flair in a headlock on the mat. Charlotte frees herself, only to receive a knee to the face.
Flair gathers strength to push Paxley out of the ring and unleash a flurry of chops on Izzi. Tatum returns, only to receive the same punishment as her partner. The challengers manage to recover to respond with a combination of enziguri (by Tatum) + diving codebreaker (executed by Dame). 1..2..NO. "This is amazing!", chant the fans.
Izzi and Flair exchange slaps until they both fall with a double big boot. Both lie on the canvas. Dame and Charlotte crawl to their respective corners to tag in their partners. Alexa enters with force, unleashing a great offensive on Tatum, whom she hits with a spinning neckbreaker. 1..2..NO.
Bliss takes down Tatum before seeking height. Dame tries to stop her, but Alexa kicks her. Niko gets on the apron to distract the referee, but Charlotte makes him fall. Now it's Spears who points at Alexa. "Don't do it! Don't do it!," shouts Shawn. His orders are ignored by Alexa, who jumps with a Twisted Bliss. However, Paxley receives her with her knees to then cover her by supporting her legs on the second rope. 1..2..NO.
Tatum hits Charlotte, causing her to enter the ring. The referee orders her to return to her corner. Izzi takes advantage of the situation to hit Bliss, whom Tatum finishes off with a Tequila Shot. 1..2..NO. Flair interrupts the count. Izzi tries to hit "The Queen", but she throws her out of the ring. Meanwhile, Alexa dodges a 450 splash from Paxley to respond with a right hand. After that, she finishes her off with a Sister Abigail. 1..2..3.
Winners and STILL WWE Women's Tag Team Champions: Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss
Sol Ruca and Zaria discuss what happened last week. Ruca assures her partner that she couldn't do anything to interrupt her Sol Snatcher, and that it was an unfortunate accident. Lainey Reid appears on the scene to recommend to Ruca that she focus more on her next title defense, as her WWE Speed Championship will soon be in her hands. Candice LeRae joins the conversation to mock Reid and her innocence for believing she can beat her next week. That said, she asks Sol to keep the title shining for when she has to hand it over. Shayna Baszler appears on the scene, causing LeRae and Reid to leave immediately. "The Queen of Spades" reminds ZaRuca that she too has been a champion in NXT. In fact, she has one of the longest reigns in history. She has even had partners with whom she has held the tag team championships. And that's why... Shayna is left speechless. "Apologize. Fix this, and you can have everything you want, okay?," says Baszler before leaving. "Are we good?," Sol asks Zaria. "Yes, we're good," the Australian replies. And so we reach the end of this segment.
Tag Team Match
#DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) vs. Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes
Melo and Johnny start the match. Both engage in a fast-paced opening phase. Trick receives the tag to take down Gargano with a dropkick. Tommaso receives the tag. #DIY expel their opponents from the ring. Johnny dives against Williams and Hayes with a suicide dive. #DIY pose on the commentary table to celebrate.
Tommaso brings Trick back into the ring. Ciampa unleashes a flurry of punches on Williams in one of the corners. Carmelo tries to intervene, but Tommaso gets rid of him. Williams surprises Ciampa, who ends up on the second rope. Melo applies a springboard legdrop. 1..2..NO. Trick takes Tommaso to ringside, where he delivers several chops on the public barrier.
Williams brings his opponent back into the ring, where he attacks him directly in the throat. Trick and Hayes continue to dominate the match. Melo knocks down Ciampa before hitting Johnny in his own corner. Williams receives the tag to catch Tommaso in a headlock. Ciampa frees himself, only to receive a kick to the face. Tommaso responds with a reverse DDT. Both men lie on the canvas. Ciampa and Trick crawl to their respective corners to tag in their partners.
Gargano enters with force, taking care of both his opponents, whom he knocks down with a bulldog and a clothesline at the same time. Carmelo and Johnny fight on the ramp to the ring. Hayes charges at his rival, but he pushes him back into the ring. After that, Gargano executes a spear passing between the ropes. 1..2..NO. Trick receives the tag to launch an offensive against his opponents.
Williams retreats to his corner to prepare for his next attack, but Carmelo takes the tag. Hayes then performs a tilt-a-whirl facebuster on Tommaso. Trick approaches Melo with a serious face. A smiling Carmelo extends his hand. Williams shakes it before hugging him.
Carmelo turns to Ciampa, ready to prepare his next move. Williams, on the other hand, seems to be lurking behind his own partner. Fans believe a betrayal is about to happen when Trick runs towards Melo, only to throw himself against Gargano with a flying clothesline!
Williams carries Tommaso on his shoulders for Carmelo to knock him down with a springboard clothesline. 1..2..NO. Johnny interrupts the count. Trick picks up his TNA World Championship with which he intends to hit his rivals, but the referee takes it away. Ciampa takes advantage to surprise Trick with an underhook facebuster. Tommaso tags Johnny. Both prepare to execute the Meet in the Middle, but Carmelo returns to push his partner, thus saving him from the combined finisher of their rivals.
#DIY perform a Shatter Machine on Melo, finishing him off with the Meet in the Middle. 1..2..NO. Williams interrupts the count. Trick expels Johnny from the ring before engaging in a fight with Ciampa. The referee tries to separate them. At that moment, The Miz appears on the scene to execute a Skull Crushing Finale on Gargano at ringside! Mizanin takes him back into the ring, where Carmelo finishes him off with a Melo Don't Miss. 1..2..3.
Winners: Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams
The Miz shakes Trick's hand before raising Carmelo's arm on the entrance ramp. "Melo Don't Miz!," he exclaims as Carmelo's theme music resonates in the arena.
Kelly Kincaid interviews Sami Zayn backstage, asking him how he feels about returning to Full Sail University. The Canadian admits he is excited and that there are many memories flooding his mind since he arrived at the venue. He also feels that there is a lot of potential in the current NXT roster. Kincaid asks him if he's thinking about someone in particular. Zayn responds that he is. It's Je'Von Evans, who reminds him of himself. Sami believes he has great talent, and hopes that Ava sees him the same way. Josh Briggs interrupts the interview to ensure that Ava and Zayn are wrong about Je'Von, and that focusing on him is just a waste of time. Suddenly, Evans bursts onto the scene to attack Briggs. Several security guards come to take Josh away. Je'Von tries to go after them, but Sami stops him. Zayn advises Evans to forget about Briggs and listen to him. Sami points out that Je'Von has something that can't be taught: he has heart, as well as a bright future. People like them don't have it easy, but it's also true that for them, the sky's the limit. "The sky's the limit for you!," exclaims the Canadian. "Good luck with everything," he adds as he shakes his hand. Sami leaves to end this segment.
We see El Hijo de Dr. Wagner in the front row holding the AAA Latin American Championship.
NXT North American Championship Match
Ethan Page (c) vs. Tyler Breeze
Ethan traps Tyler in a headlock. Breeze frees himself, only to be taken down with a shoulder tackle. Page lies in one of the corners to mock his opponent. Tyler knocks down the champion with a dropkick. After that, he lies in the opposite corner to taunt the champion. Both men return to action. "All Ego" knocks out Breeze with a tremendous right hand. An angry Page yells at him before continuing his punishment.
Ethan keeps attacking his opponent while mocking the crowd's boos. Page punishes Tyler using the ropes. After that, he takes him to one of the corners, where he unleashes a flurry of strikes. Breeze recovers and throws several punches, but ends up falling to a clothesline from the champion. He waits for his opponent to get back on his feet to deliver a big boot. 1..2..NO.
Ethan delivers another big boot to his opponent before going for his finisher. Tyler blocks it and responds with an enziguri. Breeze hits the move again near the ropes. Both men struggle to gain the upper hand. Ethan surprises Tyler with a codebreaker before finishing him with an Ego's Edge. 1..2..NO.
"All Ego" drags his opponent toward one of the corners. Tyler lands several kicks on Page before grabbing his legs to lock in a painful Figure Four Lock using the ring post. The referee exits the ring to order Tyler to break the hold. The action returns to the ring, where Breeze applies a Half Crab to his opponent. Ethan escapes, only to eat a superkick. 1..2..NO.
Ethan and Tyler wrestle as the action moves back to a corner. Page kicks the challenger before setting up for his next move. Breeze escapes and kicks him in the face before hitting his Beauty Shot. 1..2..NO. Tyler heads to the top rope. Ethan pushes him to make him lose balance. After that, he finishes him off with his Twisted Grin. 1..2..3.
Winner and STILL NXT North American Champion: Ethan Page
Page raises his championship near the ropes while locking eyes with El Hijo del Dr. Wagner, who also raises his AAA title.
We see Tavion Heights in the locker room, upset with the outcome of the match. "Of course Ethan gets away with it again," he says. "I know exactly who can take him down," replies a voice. It’s Damian Priest, who approaches Heights. The Puerto Rican star says he’s been following his journey closely and is convinced that he’s about to reach the next level. Damian recalls how his match against Finn Bálor at NXT In Your House was that moment for him. And he knows Heights will find his own. In fact, he’s so sure of it that he took the liberty of speaking to Ava to get him a shot at the North American Championship at NXT No Mercy. Tavion thanks him and promises not to waste the opportunity. Priest knows he won’t. With that said, he invites him to come ask for advice anytime. Heights replies that he has a lot of questions. They continue talking as the segment comes to an end.
"The Grayson Waller Effect"
Grayson Waller welcomes us to his talk show. Waller admits he's never been at Full Sail before, but it doesn’t matter, because NXT wasn’t relevant until he showed up. With that, he introduces his guests: Oba Femi and Ricky Saints, who take their seats on the set. Grayson asks who will win the NXT title at No Mercy: the overrated Oba Femi or Ricky “Soft”?
Oba addresses Waller's "puppet," noting that tonight he’ll let his peculiar sense of humor slide. He then turns to Saints and makes it clear that he doesn’t see anything special in him—no matter how much “The Absolute” has acted like it since arriving in NXT. That’s why he can’t help but feel a little disappointed. Unlike him, who lives, sleeps, and breathes for the NXT Championship, Saints only seems to be passing through the brand while he waits for a main roster call-up. "So at No Mercy, I’ll show you the door—and you can take all the bags you want, but you won’t be taking this title", says “The Ruler.”
Saints says Oba doesn’t know his story. Ricky recalls that Femi was recruited by WWE while the Nigerian was still in college. "You act like you’ve got the heart of a warrior, but you’re just a spoiled athlete", says Saints. He, on the other hand, took a chance at a tryout. It was eight years ago. He gave everything he had during the three-day trial, only to receive an automated email informing him he hadn’t been selected. That made him realize it doesn’t matter how much you plan things—because this business works the way it works. But it *does* work! He’s proof of that. In these past years, he gave it all outside WWE until he finally made it. "This means everything to me! And at No Mercy, I will NOT be denied! I WILL become NXT Champion because I am Absolute, Ricky Freakin Saints!", he declares.
Trick Williams interrupts the segment to make it clear that he couldn’t care less about what’s going on between the two men. Williams reminds Oba that he has something he wants back: the NXT Championship. As for Saints, he’s disliked him since the day he arrived. He also advises him to step aside when real men are talking. "The only reason you’re here is because Trick and Oba made NXT relevant again," he declares.
Grayson speaks up to propose a big idea to Ava. The Australian suggests that Oba and Trick face each other next week in a title vs. title match, where the winner takes all. And that NXT and TNA double champion will then put all the gold on the line against Saints at No Mercy. Waller insists he can make the match happen because he’s got major backstage pull. Trick and Oba accept the challenge. "I can already see the entire TNA fanbase crying online. 'He needs to come home!'" says Grayson, mocking TNA Wrestling talent. Oba approaches the Australian, snatches the mic from his hand, and slams it to the mat. "Trick, next week I’m going to beat you and take the TNA Championship," promises "The Ruler". "And at No Mercy, I’ll successfully defend both titles against you and send you off in disgrace," he says to Saints. "That’s what Oba Femi predicts," says the Nigerian before throwing the mic to the mat. "The Ruler" raises the NXT Championship as the segment comes to a close.
Charlie Dempsey is seen talking with Wren Sinclair backstage. Sinclair has several ideas to relaunch No Quarter Catch Crew. Dempsey informs her that he’s heading to Japan for a month and expects her to take care of everything until he returns as a new man. Bobby Roode enters the scene. Wren gets excited and asks the former NXT Champion to "do his thing" one more time. Roode stretches out his arms. "GLORIOUS!" echoes through the room. Charlie doesn’t understand why his teammate is so into these things—just like she is with Joe Hendry. "Say his name and he appears." The Scotsman shows up out of nowhere after being mentioned. Roode approaches Hendry and tells him that seeing him with the TNA Championship at WrestleMania was glorious. Now, he believes Hendry should focus on another title: the NXT Championship. When that day comes, he wants him to know that he’ll be cheering him on. Hendry appreciates hearing such words from someone of Roode’s caliber. They shake hands. Bobby wishes him luck before they walk away. "Wren, for the love of God, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do while I’m gone," says Charlie. "Yeah, yeah," Sinclair replies, clearly not paying attention. And so this segment ends.
Lexis King makes his entrance. The wrestler says there's no one better than him to host this special NXT episode, as he is the heart and soul of the brand—its face. With that said, he wants to express an unpopular opinion: the Black & Gold era is overrated. And as much as fans love that period, the truth is that those talents don’t care about NXT fans anymore—they’ve moved on with their lives. Not like him, who, despite being a star on the brand, has become the target of Myles Borne, who attacked him like a coward last week—with a steel chair, under the cover of darkness. That’s why he’s convinced Ava to schedule a "Lights Out Match" against Borne for next week. At that moment, the lights go out.
Finn Bálor appears with his classic theme!
The fans give him a huge ovation. The Irishman takes position on one of the turnbuckles. From there, he points his fingers directly at Lexis. King becomes aware of Myles Borne’s presence behind him. King tries to strike, but Myles counters. Borne takes Lexis down, and Bálor finishes him with a Coup de Grace. Finn and Myles celebrate as the segment comes to an end.
Kelly Kincaid interviews DarkState, who had a tough time last week defending their NXT Tag Team Championships. Saquon Shugars says the only thing that matters is that the gold is still in their hands. Dion Lennox reminds Kincaid that they’ll take down anyone who stands in their way. Montez Ford interrupts the interview. Osiris Griffin asks if he’s here to say he has a problem with them. Ford assures him he’s not. It’s just that seeing those titles brings back a lot of memories. Ford advises them to be mindful of the target on their backs before walking away.
Bianca Belair is shown sitting in the front row.
Tag Team Match
Stephanie Vaquer, Rhea Ripley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx)
Fatal Influence attack their opponents during the entrance. Jacy knocks Rhea off the apron and hits a cannonball on her. Then she slams her into the ring post. Vaquer remains in the ring to face Fallon and Jazmyn. The referee calls for the bell. Nyx takes down the Chilean so Fallon can hit her with a punch. Jacy finishes her off with a senton.
Jayne surprises Stephanie with a hurricanrana. The Chilean responds with a dropkick. Lyra tags in and goes on the offensive against all her rivals. Rhea returns to join her partners. Together, they send Jacy and Fallon to the outside. Ripley catches Jazmyn and hits a Razor's Edge. Nyx lands on her teammates on the entrance ramp.
Valkyria brings Jacy back into the ring to continue the fight. Jayne surprises the Irishwoman with a superkick. Fatal Influence regain control, wearing down Lyra in their corner. Jacy delivers a cannonball. 1..2..NO. Valkyria tries to break free, but Jayne takes her down with several knee strikes. Jacy throws her back into the corner and tags in Jazmyn.
Nyx applies a Fisherman’s Suplex Hold on Valkyria. Without letting go, she transitions into a headlock. Jazmyn kicks the Irishwoman. 1..2..NO. Fallon and Jazmyn team up on Lyra, hitting a double spinning neckbreaker. Jayne follows up with a knee strike. 1..2..NO. Jacy and Lyra struggle, with the latter surprising the NXT Champion with a sit-out powerbomb. Both women are down. Jayne and Valkyria crawl to their corners and tag in Jazmyn and Vaquer.
Stephanie enters full force, taking on all three opponents at once. "The Dark Angel" hits two running meteoras on Fallon and Jazmyn. Jayne prevents Vaquer from hitting her finisher on Nyx. Jazmyn and Henley team up against "La Primera". Fallon assists her partner to deliver a Pelé Kick to the Chilean. Fallon covers her. 1..2..NO. Stephanie escapes her opponents and tags in Rhea.
The Australian storms in, hitting all three opponents with powerful strikes. Ripley hits a Fallaway Slam on Jayne before setting her up for a Razor's Edge, but Fallon saves her partner. Stephanie and Rhea knock them both out. Jazmyn tries to intervene, but Valkyria sends her flying. The Irishwoman hits a rope dropkick on Nyx.
Meanwhile, Stephanie and Rhea grab Fallon and Jayne to hit a double Devil’s Kiss. "Ah, ah, ah, ah!" the fans chant. Vaquer keeps attacking Fallon at ringside. Jacy tries to walk out of the match. However, Lola Vice blocks her path, forcing her to go back. Jayne stops at the ropes, seemingly with no intention to return. Tired of waiting, Vice knocks her out with a back fist. Rhea grabs Jacy and hits a final Riptide in the center of the ring. 1..2..3.
Winners: Stephanie Vaquer, Rhea Ripley, and Lyra Valkyria.
Vaquer, Valkyria, Ripley, and Vice celebrate in the ring while Jayne, Nyx, and Henley remain on the floor in front of the commentary table.
We go backstage, where we see Oba Femi and Trick Williams face to face. Behind them are Ava, William Regal, Mr. Stone, and Stevie Turner. Ava looks at her smartphone, acknowledging that TNA has a lot to say about this match. Regal understands the situation the General Manager is in and admits he wouldn’t want to be in her place right now. "May the best man win," says Femi. "He will," Trick replies. And with that, NXT Homecoming comes to an end.
