NXT Results
October 29, 2024
Cold Open
[Scene: NXT Arena – Dim lighting casts shadows across the ring. AJ Styles stands in the center, wearing a determined expression, clutching a microphone. The crowd buzzes in anticipation as he paces back and forth, his voice raw and intense.]
AJ Styles:
“You know… about this… Demon… How Finn Balor went to some dark place, found some new strength, some new power. And yeah, he beat me at Badd Blood. But let’s get one thing straight: he’s still just a man.”
[The crowd cheers in support as AJ’s eyes narrow.]
AJ Styles:
“Finn, I know who you are, and I know what you’re capable of. But all these mind games? All this paint, this so-called demon? That’s all it is, man – a trick. A mask you put on to scare everyone else. But me? I’m not afraid of you, Finn. I’ve faced legends, monsters, and demons, real demons… and guess what? They all fell. Just like you will.”
[AJ looks into the camera, delivering his words as if speaking directly to Finn.]
AJ Styles:
“Finn, when that bell rings again, all the darkness in the world won’t save you. Because you might wear that title around your waist, but we both know it belongs to me. So get ready, Finn – your demon days are numbered. And when I get my hands on you again, I’m walking out with my World Championship.”
[The crowd roars as AJ drops the mic, his determined stare a promise of what’s to come. The camera zooms in on his face before fading to black as the NXT intro theme hits.]
DIY vs. Abyss & Jeff Jarrett
[The NXT crowd is electric as DIY – Johnny Gargano and Intercontinental Champion Tommaso Ciampa – make their entrance, united as ever, ready to take on the monstrous Abyss and “The King of the Mountain” Jeff Jarrett. Abyss and Jarrett are already in the ring, Jarrett strumming his guitar with a smug grin while Abyss looms menacingly behind him.]
[The bell rings, and Ciampa and Abyss start the match, with Ciampa trying to chop down the towering monster. He lands several kicks and forearms, but Abyss barely flinches. After a brutal flurry, Abyss grabs Ciampa and hurls him into the corner, smashing him with a vicious corner splash. Gargano tries to tag himself in, but Abyss knocks him off the apron.]
[After several minutes of back-and-forth action, Jarrett tags in, taunting the crowd before laying into Ciampa with stiff punches and a figure-four leglock. Gargano manages to tag in and brings the fight to Jarrett with his trademark high-speed offense. He knocks Jarrett down and goes for a cover, but Abyss breaks it up, hauling Gargano off his partner.]
[The end comes when Abyss takes advantage of a distracted Gargano, hitting him with the Black Hole Slam. Ciampa rushes in to save Gargano, but Jarrett blindsides him, smashing his guitar over Ciampa’s head. Gargano is left alone in the ring, and Abyss plants him with another Black Hole Slam. Jarrett covers Gargano for the three-count, sealing the victory.]
Winners: Abyss & Jeff Jarrett
[After the match, the crowd watches as Ciampa slowly sits up, holding his head from the guitar shot. Gargano gets to his feet, visibly frustrated and glaring at Ciampa as he tries to collect himself. Suddenly, Gargano’s expression shifts from disappointment to something darker.]
[Gargano approaches Ciampa and helps him to his feet, but instead of the usual embrace, he steps back. Without warning, Gargano delivers a brutal superkick to Ciampa, sending him crashing to the mat. The crowd is stunned as Gargano’s face twists with a mixture of anger and betrayal.]
[Gargano then spots Ciampa’s Intercontinental Championship lying on the mat. He picks it up, staring at it intensely, seemingly mesmerized by the sight of the title. He holds it high, looking around at the crowd as if to say, “This should be mine.” The audience erupts in a mix of boos and shocked gasps.]
[Gargano drops the title on Ciampa’s chest before walking out of the ring, leaving Ciampa dazed and hurt as officials rush in to check on him. Gargano stands at the top of the ramp, glancing back one last time, a cold smirk on his face as he exits.]
[We head to commercial as Ciampa lays in the ring, clutching the Intercontinental Championship, as the crowd remains in stunned silence.]
Welcome William!
[The NXT crowd is buzzing as Shawn Michaels’ music hits, and the Hall of Famer and General Manager of NXT makes his way to the ring, smiling and soaking in the cheers from the fans. With a microphone in hand, he waits for the crowd to settle before beginning.]
Shawn Michaels:
“Man, it feels good to be here tonight! But tonight’s not about me. You see, every now and then, you need someone by your side who understands this business like no one else… someone with true class and unmatched experience. So without further ado, please welcome to NXT… William Regal!”
[The crowd erupts in cheers as William Regal’s music hits, and the veteran makes his way to the ring, looking as dignified as ever. Regal steps into the ring, shaking hands with Shawn and giving a slight bow to the audience.]
William Regal:
“Thank you, Shawn. It’s truly an honor to be here with all of you in NXT, the brand where so many incredible journeys have begun and where the future of wrestling is shaped. And let me tell you, I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ll be bringing something very special to NXT… starting next week!”
[The crowd buzzes with anticipation, eager to hear what Regal has in store.]
William Regal:
“To showcase the talent, skill, and tradition that NXT represents, I am officially announcing the NXT Heritage Cup Tournament! Starting next week, sixteen competitors will enter this tournament, fighting for the chance to make their mark and become the NXT Heritage Cup Champion!”
[The crowd cheers loudly as the excitement builds, and Shawn nods approvingly.]
William Regal:
“This tournament will honor the roots of wrestling, celebrating technique, resilience, and heart. Each match will be fought under British Rounds Rules, meaning it will be an ultimate test of endurance, skill, and strategy. I have no doubt that the finest competitors in NXT will give everything they have – and then some – to lift that Heritage Cup.”
[The fans chant “NXT!” as Regal takes in the reception, his eyes filled with pride and enthusiasm.]
Shawn Michaels:
“Regal, I couldn’t think of a better man to bring the Heritage Cup to NXT. And I know that this tournament is going to show the world just how good our roster is. So get ready, folks, because starting next week, NXT is about to get taken to a whole new level!”
[The two men shake hands again, and Regal nods to the crowd, signaling that the next chapter in NXT history is about to begin.]
[The camera fades out with Regal and Michaels standing tall in the ring, and the crowd chanting in anticipation of the Heritage Cup Tournament.]
Bronson Reed vs. Elijah Burke
[The crowd is pumped as Bronson Reed’s music hits, and the colossal powerhouse makes his way to the ring, eyes locked in fierce determination. Moments later, Elijah Burke steps out, bouncing with energy and confidence, hyping up the fans with his charismatic style. The two competitors enter the ring, and the referee signals for the bell to start the match.]
[The bell rings, and Burke tries to use his speed advantage, circling Reed and landing a series of quick jabs to wear him down. Reed absorbs the hits, barely moving as Burke bounces off the ropes, going for a dropkick. Reed swats him away effortlessly, sending Burke sprawling to the mat.]
[Reed smirks, motioning for Burke to bring it. Burke gets back to his feet and tries a different tactic, going for Reed’s legs to weaken the big man. He lands a few sharp kicks to Reed’s knees, making him stagger. Burke seizes the opening, running off the ropes and hitting a flying forearm that finally knocks Reed down to one knee.]
[Sensing a chance, Burke goes for a DDT, but Reed powers out, lifting Burke up and slamming him down with a brutal belly-to-belly suplex. The crowd gasps as Burke crashes to the mat, clearly shaken. Reed roars, feeding off the crowd’s energy, and charges into the corner where Burke is struggling to stand.]
[Reed squashes Burke in the corner with a massive body avalanche, leaving him gasping for air. Reed drags Burke out of the corner and lifts him high in the air, showing off his strength with a delayed vertical suplex before slamming him down hard. Reed goes for the pin, but Burke manages to kick out at two, showing his resilience.]
[Burke tries to rally, crawling to the ropes to pull himself up, but Reed is relentless. Burke suddenly bursts with energy, throwing elbows and chops at Reed, staggering him. Burke springs off the ropes again, this time connecting with his patented double knee strike, knocking Reed back. He quickly follows it up with a high knee to Reed’s jaw, bringing the big man down to the mat for the first time.]
[With Reed down, Burke climbs to the top rope, looking for his Elijah Express. He leaps off, aiming for Reed – but Reed rolls out of the way just in time! Burke crashes to the mat, clutching his ribs in pain.]
[Sensing the end, Reed gets to his feet and stares down at the fallen Burke. He climbs to the middle rope, looking out at the crowd before launching off for the Tsunami Splash – landing squarely on Burke with a massive impact!]
[The referee counts: 1… 2… 3! Bronson Reed secures the victory.]
Winner: Bronson Reed
[Reed stands tall, raising his fists to the cheering crowd as Burke lies motionless on the mat, defeated. Reed takes a moment to acknowledge the fans before exiting the ring, his dominance made clear in a decisive victory over Elijah Burke.]
Kross Challenges Styles
[The arena goes dark, and eerie music fills the air as Karrion Kross makes his way to the ring. The crowd buzzes, sensing something big as Kross grabs a microphone, his intense gaze scanning the audience.]
Karrion Kross:
“AJ Styles… you talk about getting another shot at the Demon Finn Balor, but we both know that you’re not the best man for the job. You couldn’t get the job done, but I pushed Balor to his limit. That draw between me and Balor? It proved that if anyone deserves a shot, it’s me.”
[The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Kross smirks, pacing slowly.]
Karrion Kross:
“But I’m a fair man, AJ. I know you think you’re entitled to that World Championship. So let’s settle this once and for all. Tonight, AJ Styles versus Karrion Kross… inside a steel cage! No interference, no escape. Just you, me, and the steel. And when the cage door locks, I’ll show you – and everyone else – that I am the one destined to dethrone the Demon.”
[As the crowd erupts, AJ Styles’ music hits. AJ strides down to the ring, microphone in hand, ready to respond.]
AJ Styles:
“Kross, you think that because you got a draw with Balor, that makes you the better man? I don’t back down from a challenge, especially not from someone like you. You want me in a steel cage? Fine. But I’m not stepping in there just to prove myself to you – I’m stepping in to get back to the top and show Balor that I don’t fear any Demon!”
[The crowd roars, but before anything else can happen, Shawn Michaels’ music hits, and the NXT General Manager appears on the stage. The fans cheer as Michaels raises a microphone, looking between AJ and Kross in the ring.]
Shawn Michaels:
“Alright, alright, gentlemen. I see both of you are fired up, and that’s exactly what I want to see in NXT. Now, you both make good points, and since you both want a shot at Finn Balor, let’s raise the stakes. Tonight, AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross inside a steel cage – and the winner earns a shot at Finn Balor for the World Championship!”
[The crowd explodes with excitement as Kross smirks, clearly satisfied, while AJ nods with determination.]
Shawn Michaels:
“So bring everything you’ve got, because the winner gets the prize of a lifetime – a chance to face the Demon Finn Balor himself for the World Championship. Good luck, gentlemen.”
[Michaels heads backstage, and the camera cuts back to Kross and AJ, who stare each other down with fierce intensity. The segment ends with the image of AJ and Kross exchanging glares, both men ready to give it all in the steel cage.]
Exhibition Match: Kane vs. Pete Dunne
[The lights in the arena go dim, and flames erupt from the stage as Kane’s music hits. The Big Red Machine steps out, towering and menacing, as the crowd erupts in a mix of awe and excitement. Moments later, Pete Dunne, known for his rugged brawling style and technical prowess, makes his entrance, eyes locked with determination on his much larger opponent. The referee signals for the bell, and the match begins.]
[The bell rings, and Dunne doesn’t waste a second, immediately charging at Kane with a series of hard-hitting strikes, targeting Kane’s midsection and legs. He aims to chop the monster down, landing stiff forearms and vicious kicks. Kane absorbs the hits and swings a massive arm for a clothesline, but Dunne ducks under it, bounces off the ropes, and nails Kane with a quick dropkick to the knee, bringing him down to one knee.]
[Seeing an opportunity, Dunne wastes no time grabbing Kane’s massive hand and twisting his fingers with brutal joint manipulation, bending them back in his signature sadistic style. Kane grimaces, but he powers out, shoving Dunne across the ring with brute force, sending him sprawling.]
[Dunne scrambles to his feet and comes back for more, hitting Kane with a running European uppercut. He follows it up with a stiff enzuigiri, finally rocking the Big Red Machine. Kane stumbles back, but in a flash, he grabs Dunne by the throat, lifting him high in the air. Dunne, however, manages to break free, flipping over Kane’s arm and landing behind him.]
[Dunne goes for a German suplex, but Kane blocks it, and with a powerful back elbow, he sends Dunne reeling. Kane grabs Dunne and whips him into the ropes, catching him on the rebound with a big boot that levels the Bruiserweight. Kane covers Dunne for the pin, but Dunne kicks out at two, showing his resilience.]
[Kane, unfazed, drags Dunne to his feet and signals for a Chokeslam. He wraps his hand around Dunne’s throat, but Dunne desperately fights out of it, stomping on Kane’s foot and hitting a hard elbow strike. Kane stumbles, and Dunne goes for the Bitter End, hooking Kane up for his finisher. But Kane’s sheer size and strength allow him to power out, sending Dunne crashing to the mat.]
[With Dunne down, Kane gives a sinister smile before grabbing him once more and delivering a devastating Chokeslam, driving Dunne into the mat with authority. Kane crosses his arms over Dunne’s chest as the referee counts.]
Referee:
“One… two… three!”
Winner: Kane
[Kane stands tall, his hand raised in victory as Dunne lies motionless on the mat, having put up a valiant fight. Kane raises his arms high, then drops them to set off flames on all four corners of the ring, reminding everyone why he is one of the most dominant forces in wrestling history. The segment ends with Kane leaving the ring as Dunne slowly sits up, the crowd giving both men a round of applause for the hard-fought battle.]
Main Event: Steel Cage Match – AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross (Winner Earns a Title Shot Against The Demon Finn Balor)
[The crowd is electric as the steel cage descends, surrounding the ring and sealing in the combatants. AJ Styles makes his entrance first, laser-focused and determined, knowing that this match could be his pathway to the World Championship and a final showdown with The Demon Finn Balor. Moments later, Karrion Kross, enters with his cold, intense stare, seemingly unbothered by the imposing cage. Once both men are inside, the cage door locks, and the referee signals for the bell.]
[The bell rings, and the two immediately clash in the center of the ring, exchanging stiff forearms and punches. Kross quickly overpowers AJ, slamming him against the steel cage and grinding his face into the unforgiving metal. AJ grimaces in pain, but he fights back, kicking Kross off and using his agility to evade further punishment.]
[AJ bounces off the ropes and tries to build momentum, hitting Kross with a flying forearm that sends him staggering. Seeing an opening, AJ goes for a springboard Phenomenal Forearm, but Kross catches him mid-air and counters with a brutal spinebuster, shaking the ring. Kross attempts to cover, but AJ kicks out at two.]
[Kross takes control, dragging AJ to his feet and launching him into the steel cage again. AJ crashes against the cage wall, sliding down in pain. Kross follows up with vicious stomps, showing no mercy. He lifts AJ, hoisting him up for a powerbomb, but AJ counters mid-air, twisting into a hurricanrana that sends Kross crashing into the cage. The crowd erupts as AJ finally gains some momentum.]
[With Kross dazed, AJ rallies, hitting a series of strikes, chops, and a Pele Kick that finally brings Kross down. AJ climbs the turnbuckle, looking to escape the cage, but Kross quickly recovers, grabbing AJ’s foot and dragging him back down. Kross attempts the Doomsday Saito suplex, but AJ blocks it, reversing with a snap DDT that plants Kross into the mat.]
[Both men are exhausted, and AJ slowly gets to his feet. He signals for the Styles Clash, attempting to lift Kross, but Kross powers out, slamming AJ into the cage wall once more. Kross goes for the Kross Jacket submission, locking his arms around AJ’s neck and squeezing tight. AJ struggles, gasping for air as Kross wrenches the hold.]
[Just as it seems AJ might fade, he uses every ounce of strength to push back against the cage, forcing Kross to lose his grip. With Kross staggered, AJ seizes the moment, hitting Kross with a low dropkick to the knee, weakening him further. AJ then scales the turnbuckle, positioning himself for one last chance.]
[AJ leaps off the top rope and finally connects with the Phenomenal Forearm! He covers Kross, but Kross manages to kick out at two, showing his resilience.]
[Determined to finish the job, AJ drags Kross to his feet and hits a brutal Styles Clash in the center of the ring. Exhausted, AJ crawls to the cage door and signals for the referee to open it. But as he reaches for the exit, Kross lunges one last time, grabbing AJ’s foot. AJ kicks Kross off with everything he has left, sending Kross sprawling backward. AJ pulls himself up and crawls through the cage door to the floor, securing the victory.]
Winner: AJ Styles
[The bell rings, and the crowd erupts in cheers as AJ Styles emerges victorious. He stands at ringside, catching his breath and raising his arms in triumph, knowing he’s earned a title shot against The Demon Finn Balor.]
[Inside the ring, Karrion Kross watches, defeated but still dangerous, his intense stare locked on AJ. AJ acknowledges him with a nod of respect, but his eyes quickly shift to the future – Finn Balor and the World Championship. The show fades to black with AJ standing tall, knowing he’s on the path to close his trilogy with Balor in what promises to be an epic clash.]
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