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WWE NXT Deadline 12/9/2023 Results

  • Kickoff Match: Axiom def. Nathan Frazer.
  • The main broadcast kicked off with Shawn Michaels, but he was immediately interrupted by CM Punk, making his first appearance in NXT in over 10 years. They had a bit of banter, with Punk teasing that he may join NXT.
  • NXT North American Championship Match: Dragon Lee (w/ Rey Mysterio) def. Dominik Mysterio (c) to win the Championship.
  • Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge: Blair Davenport (3) def. Tiffany Stratton (1), Lash Legend (2), Kelani Jordan (0) & Fallon Henley (1).
  • NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria appeared on the entrance ramp, but she was attacked from behind by a returning Cora Jade, who aimed her focus on the NXT Women’s Title.
  • Carmelo Hayes & Trick Williams trained backstage ahead of their matches tonight. Williams told Hayes to take care of business against King, to which Hayes responded by saying that King would get his.
  • Carmelo Hayes def. Lexis King.
    • After the match, Lexis King said that he did not actually attack Trick Williams, and he thanked Hayes for the easy PLE Spotlight.
  • Cora Jade was interviewed saying that she was here to make a change to the Women’s Division.
  • Trick Williams apologized to Carmelo Hayes for getting Lexis King between them. Hayes accepted the apology and told Williams to “Whoop That Trick” tonight.
  • Men’s Iron Survivor Challenge: Trick Williams (4) def. DIJAK (3), Bron Breakker (3), Tyler Bate (3) & Josh Briggs (2).
  • Josh Briggs & Fallon Heley were met by Brooks Jensen, but Meta Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend & Jakara Jackson) made fun of them. This led to a brawl backstage.
  • Steel Cage Match: Kiana James def. Roxanne Perez.
    • Izzy Dame attacked Perez, leading James to hit a chair-assisted Knee strike for the win.
  • There was a video package highlighting the participants of the Men’s NXT Breakout Tournament.
  • NXT Championship Match: Ilja Dragunov (c) def. Baron Corbin.
    • Trick Williams & Carmelo Hayes confronted Ilja Dragunov from the ramp, teasing a match between Williams & Dragunov to end the broadcast.

Charlotte Flair Possibly Injured On WWE SmackDown

Charlotte Flair appears to have suffered an injury on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown.

During Friday night’s show, Flair faced off against Asuka in a singles match and appeared to have been hurt during the commercial break.

When the show returned from the break, Charlotte was being checked on by referee Charles Robinson. They eventually went to a quick finish, with Asuka winning via a roll-up due to Bayley’s interference.

Following the match, Charlotte was helped to the back by WWE’s medical staff. It is said that the injury occurred as Flair was setting up for a move but slipped and was caught on the ropes. She wound up hitting her head and wrenching her knee.

Source: eWn

WWE NXT Deadline 12/9/2023 (Card)

WWE NXT Deadline PLE – Saturday December 9, 2023 – Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut

CARD

MEN’S IRON SURVIVOR CHALLENGE MATCH:
Dijak vs. Trick Williams vs. Josh Briggs vs. Bron Breakker vs. Tyler Bate

WOMEN’S IRON SURVIVOR CHALLENGE MATCH:
Tiffany Stratton vs. Lash Legend vs. Blair Davenport vs. Kelani Jordan vs. Fallon Henley

NXT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Baron Corbin

NXT NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. Dragon Lee

Kiana James vs. Roxanne Perez

Carmelo Hayes vs. Lexis King

Kick Off PRE-SHOW :
Axiom vs. Nathan Frazer

WWE SmackDown Tribute To The Troops Preview 12/8/2023, CM Punk, AJ Styles

WWE SmackDown’s Tribute to the Troops special will air live tonight on FOX from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island.

Sami Zayn Set To Take Time Off From WWE

During the WWE RAW episode from this past Monday night, Drew McIntyre scored a win in a singles match against Sami Zayn, who suffered a storyline knee injury.

Following the match, McIntyre targeted Zayn’s knee in a backstage attack.

Dave Meltzer reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Zayn is taking time off. 

“I don’t have it confirmed Zayn will be off for a while due to that, but do know that he had asked for time off recently and was granted it but wasn’t told when that would begin past he was not scheduled for 12/28 show in Laval, Quebec that would normally be built around him as that was during the scheduled break although it is possible they could have him do that show,” Meltzer wrote.

Source: eWn

WWE’s Braun Strowman Injury Update

WWE star Braun Strowman has been out of action since May 1 with a neck injury — one that eventually required Strowman to get cervical spinal fusion surgery. It’s been some time since there was an update on Strowman’s status, but during a recent interview with India’s News18, the former WWE Universal Champion let fans know where things stand regarding his injury rehab.

“I did my five-month check-up and got medically cleared to start lifting weights,” Strowman said. “I lost 35 pounds just sitting around for eight weeks because I wasn’t eating like I normally do since I wasn’t lifting. … So now we’re trying to put the weight back on. The goal for 2024 is to continue this. … I go back after the first year to have another check-up and then get back in the ring, getting back into shape, and then getting back to passing these hands out.”

While he was asked about a possible appearance at next month’s WWE Royal Rumble, the timeline Strowman offered makes it unlikely that he’ll be making his in-ring return anytime soon. In the meantime, it seems he’ll continue to rehab his neck and work on getting his body ready to wrestle again.

Though he isn’t able to wrestle, the performer did note that he has been cleared to travel, allowing him to do promotional duties for the company. Strowman also acknowledged that he may have to make some changes to his wrestling style following his latest injury once he does make his return, but doesn’t anticipate too much of a difference.

“I’ll be a little more cautious thinking because now that I have some hardware and stuff like that,” Strowman continued. “But at the end of the day, I don’t know, I’m crazy. I’ve worked around the injuries. As I said earlier, my left leg is 15% paralyzed and it has been my entire career. I don’t make excuses. I get it done.”

After being released by WWE in June 2021, Strowman returned last year on an episode of “WWE Raw,” marking the start of his second run with the company. Before his injury, Strowman seemed to be carving out a role as a tag team performer alongside Ricochet. With the high-flyer coming off an injury of his own, it remains possible that the two reunite sometime in 2024.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Video: WWE Alum Dwayne Johnson Surprises 21 Make-A-Wish Kids At Universal Studios

Pro wrestling and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have always been closely connected, with top stars like John Cena having granted over 650 wishes in 21 years. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has also been heavily involved with the organization, including donating over $100,000 to them just last year. Recently, he set out to top that by granting not one, but many wishes all in one day.

“The Today Show” posted on X a 4-minute video detailing Johnson’s meeting with 21 Make-A-Wish kids at Universal Studios Hollywood. Johnson would surprise all the kids, and their families, during the Universal Studios backlot tour, and proceeded to serve as the tour guide. All told Johnson would go well over the one hour he was supposed to spend with the kids and their families, ultimately spending 5 hours interacting with everyone. As Johnson explained to “Today’s” Jacob Soboroff, Make-A-Wish has always been something dear to him, ever since his father, WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, granted the first New Jersey Make-A-Wish in 1983.

“This little boy, Bobby, I’ll never forget it, his last wish was to meet my dad,” Johnson said. “It puts things into perspective for you right away.” When asked why Johnson had put so much energy into his involvement with Make-A-Wish, when he could realistically work with any charity in the world, an emotional Johnson pointed to how helpful and meaningful moments like this were to those going through something difficult. “These are kids,” Johnson said. “And the cards that they are dealt, they didn’t ask for it, but they’re playing these hands the best they can. These kids are so strong.”

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Potentially Major Update On Cora Jade’s WWE NXT Status Ahead Of Deadline PLE

WWE “NXT” Superstar Cora Jade could be making her WWE return this Saturday at the Deadline premium live event. According to “PWInsider,” there were reportedly talks about her return during this past week’s “NXT” taping.

If the former “NXT” Women’s Tag Team Champion does make her return on December 9, this will be the first time since she “cleaned” out of her locker on the August 1 episode of “NXT.” Her last in-ring match was a loss to former WWE Superstar Dana Brooke in a Kendo Stick match on the July 25 episode of “NXT,” which ended their summer-long feud.

This past October, Jade was asked on social media when she would return to the developmental brand. Her blunt response was to stop asking her because “it sucks there.” When she first said she was leaving the brand, there were rumors that she was going to join the main roster, which didn’t turn out to be true. 

Things are a little different since Jade was last seen on television; at the time the “NXT” Women’s Champion was Tiffany Stratton, while Lyra Valkyria now holds the belt, having won the title from Becky Lynch at Halloween Havoc. In her two-year tenure with WWE, Jade has won one title — the NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside Roxanne Perez.

Jade, who signed with WWE in January 2021, made her WWE in-ring debut on the January 20 taped episode of “WWE 205 Live.” Her “NXT” in-ring debut came about a month later on the February 10 episode of “NXT,” where she lost to Xia Li.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Wes Lee Off WWE NXT Deadline Card Due To Back Surgery, Will Miss Eight To 12 Months

The injury bug has once again bitten “WWE NXT,” this time taking out NXT North American Number One Contender Wes Lee. Lee announced on last night’s “WWE NXT” that he has an injury that will require treatment and he will be unable to compete for the foreseeable future. It was later announced that he would be out of action for eight to 12 months.

This left NXT North American Champion Dominik Mysterio without an opponent for the upcoming Deadline PLE on December 9. Mysterio initially gloated about this fact, until his father, WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio interrupted to announce that his ne’er do well son would still be competing at the event in Bridgeport, CT against former IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Dragon Lee.

Dragon Lee and Dominik previously feuded over the title in August, with Mysterio coming out on top. Before that Dragon Lee had been a stalwart of the North American Title division. Dragon Lee last competed at WWE Survivor Series: War Games, where he defended the honor of Carlito in a match against Santos Escobar, in which Escobar was the victor, having seemingly graduated to the main roster after a top-notch showing on the developmental brand.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

WWE NXT Preview 12/5/2023

Tonight’s WWE NXT in Orlando, Florida at the Performance Center on the USA Network: 

  • NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov and Baron Corbin face-to-face
  • Iron Survivor Challenge Last Chance qualifier: Kiana James vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Fallon Henley vs. Thea Hail
  • Iron Survivor Challenge Last Chance qualifier: Carmelo Hayes vs. Eddy Thorpe vs. Joe Coffey vs. Tyler Bate
  • Alpha Academy (Otis, Chad Gable, and Maxxine Dupri) vs. Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, and Lash Legend)
  • Andre Chase to address Chase U in a special assembly