Murrey Entertainment Update / NXT Heritage Cup Special (12.9.24 & 12.10.24 = 7.4345)

Murrey Entertainment Communication (12.9.24):

This past Champions week honors!!

Honorable mention goes to The Rock who has been unstoppable with 9 successful title defenses since becoming WWE Champion for a historic run. The list of names he has toppled includes:

Kofi Kingston

Big E

Samoa Joe

Chris Jericho

Kevin Owens

Drew McIntyre

Damian Priest

Jey Uso

Flex Fuller

Jake the Snake

Bobby Lashley

Here is our current list of Champions!

SMACKDOWN CHAMPIONS

WWE Champion: The Rock

WWE Women’s Champion: Asuka

WWE Tag Team Champions: The Street Profits

Intercontinental Champion: Johnny Gargano

Intercontinental Women’s Champion: Mia Yim

RAW CHAMPIONS

World Champion: AJ Styles

World Tag Team Champions: TBD

Women’s World Champion: Kairi Sane

United States Champion: Flex Fuller

Women’s United States Champion: Sonya Deville

NXT CHAMPIONS

NXT Champion: Karrion Kross

NXT Women’s Champion: Natalya

NXT Tag Team Champions: The New Day (Kofi and Big E)

NXT North American Champion: Bronson Reed

NXT North American Women’s Champion: Candace LaRae

Legends Champion: Batista

Heritage Cup: TBD

Women’s Tag Team Champions: TBD

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WWE NXT Heritage Cup Special Results

12/10/2024

Venue: The Capitol Wrestling Center

Commentary Team: Booker T and Pat McAfee

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Opening Segment

The show opens with a dynamic highlight reel of last week’s Heritage Cup match, showing Lexis King’s victory over Dijak to secure his spot in the quarterfinals. Booker T and Pat McAfee hype the stakes of the tournament, emphasizing the prestige of the Heritage Cup.

Pat McAfee: “Booker, we’ve got legends, powerhouses, and underdogs! Tonight is going to be epic!”

Booker T: “That’s right, Pat. And trust me, this ain’t just any cup. Winning this means you’ve cemented your legacy in NXT, dawg!”

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Match 1: Karrion Kross vs. Keith Lee (Round of 16)

The crowd erupts as the ominous Karrion Kross enters, accompanied by Scarlett. Keith Lee follows to an equally thunderous ovation.

The two powerhouses engage in an intense back-and-forth. Kross tries to wear down Lee with submissions, but Lee’s agility and resilience shine. In the final moments, Kross attempts the Doomsday Saito, but Lee counters with the Spirit Bomb for the pinfall victory.

Winner: Keith Lee

Booker T: “Keith Lee just sent a message to the entire tournament!”

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Match 2: Baron Corbin vs. Bronson Reed (Round of 16)

Corbin, cocky as ever, mocks the audience before Bronson Reed storms in.

The match is a slugfest, with Bronson’s size and strength overwhelming Corbin early. Corbin gains control after a well-timed low kick, but Reed rallies back with a devastating Tsunami Splash to secure the win.

Winner: Bronson Reed

Pat McAfee: “Bronson Reed just crushed Baron Corbin’s hopes and dreams!”

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Match 3: Kofi Kingston vs. Big E (Round of 16)

The NXT Tag Team Champions and New Day brothers face off in a heartwarming yet competitive bout.

The crowd is electric, chanting “New Day Rocks!” as Kofi and Big E showcase mutual respect. The match is filled with high-energy moves and near falls. In the end, Kofi catches Big E with Trouble in Paradise, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Winner: Kofi Kingston

Booker T: “You love to see it—brotherhood and competition at its finest!”

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Match 4: Miro vs. Nic Nehmeth (Round of 16)

Miro enters with a menacing glare, while Nic Nehmeth (formerly Dolph Ziggler) looks confident.

Nehmeth uses his technical skills to evade Miro’s raw power early on. However, Miro eventually locks in Game Over, forcing Nehmeth to tap out.

Winner: Miro

Pat McAfee: “Miro looks unstoppable. Someone’s gonna need a tank to take him out!”

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Match 5: Abyss vs. Aiden English (Round of 16)

The audience anticipates a squash match as the monstrous Abyss towers over Aiden English.

Aiden uses his wits and agility to avoid Abyss’s devastating strikes. The turning point comes when Abyss accidentally collides with the turnbuckle. Aiden rolls him up for a shocking three-count!

Winner: Aiden English

Booker T: “What?! Aiden English just pulled off the upset of the century!”

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Match 6: Carlito vs. Jeff Jarrett (Round of 16)

Jeff Jarrett plays the heel, taunting Carlito throughout the match.

Despite Jarrett’s veteran tricks, Carlito connects with the Backstabber for the victory.

Winner: Carlito

Pat McAfee: “Jeff Jarrett just got spit out and Backstabbed!”

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Match 7: Andrade vs. Santos Escobar (Round of 16)

This lucha showcase features incredible aerial maneuvers and technical wrestling.

In a match of near falls and counters, Andrade steals the win with La Sombra.

Winner: Andrade

Booker T: “Santos Escobar put up a fight, but Andrade is the real deal, man!”

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Match 8: Elijah Burke vs. Mark Henry (Round of 16)

Mark Henry dominates with raw strength, but Elijah Burke shows heart.

Burke’s speed allows him to outmaneuver Henry, and he lands the Elijah Express to advance.

Winner: Elijah Burke

Pat McAfee: “Elijah Burke just did the unthinkable—he toppled the World’s Strongest Man!”

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Quarterfinals Recap

1. Keith Lee def. Bronson Reed

2. Kofi Kingston def. Miro (with a surprise roll-up)

3. Aiden English def. Carlito (via distraction roll-up)

4. Andrade def. Elijah Burke

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Semifinals

1. Keith Lee vs. Kofi Kingston

Keith Lee wins after a grueling battle, landing a Spirit Bomb.

2. Aiden English vs. Andrade

In a shocking turn, Aiden counters La Sombra with a small package for the win.

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Finals: Keith Lee vs. Aiden English

The crowd is firmly behind Keith Lee, but there’s a growing underdog chant for Aiden English.

Lee dominates early, using his size and agility to ground Aiden. However, Aiden refuses to quit, frustrating Lee. In a shocking conclusion, Aiden counters a second Spirit Bomb into a roll-up for the three-count!

Winner and Heritage Cup Champion: Aiden English

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Closing Segment

Aiden English stands on the turnbuckle, clutching the Heritage Cup as confetti rains down. Booker T and Pat McAfee marvel at the Cinderella story.

Pat McAfee: “Ladies and gentlemen, the unthinkable has happened! Aiden English is your Heritage Cup Champion!”

Booker T: “This is why we love this business, Pat. Anything can happen!”

The show ends with Aiden English soaking in the adulation of the crowd, cementing his legacy as the ultimate underdog.