WWE NXT – 3/9/10

It’s the third week of the new show, and rivalries are already being formed.  However, most of them are not just within the NXT Rookies.  We’re starting to see a lot of fighting between NXT Rookies and the WWE Pros.  What happened last night? Find out here:

Backstage: Matt Striker gave us a rundown on the format of the show (I’m guessing he’ll be doing this every week).

Daniel Bryan & The Miz vs. R-Truth & David Otunga
WINNERS: Truth & Otunga via pin fall after Otunga hit a Spine Buster on The Miz

• Before match, The Miz warned Daniel Bryan, “You’ve proved nothing so far… if you are pinned in this match I personally make sure you never achieve your goal of becoming a WWE Superstar and I will throw you off NXT.”
• After match, The Miz keeps jawing at Daniel Bryan for them losing.

Video Package: Earlier today, Heath Slater talks about how he felt when Carlito spit the apple in his face last week.

Backstage: Matt Striker grabs The Miz after the match and asks if he let Daniel Bryan down tonight…

• Miz responds by gloating about his accolades and titles.  Bryan stops him and says, “Every single tag team partner you had, carried you!  If you’re so talented, how come you’re the one who lost tonight?!?”

Video Package: A look at Justin Gabriel.

Backstage: Matt Hardy talking to Justin Gabriel, “For the second week you’re in the main event… Last week you were great!  You beat William Regal with a gorgeous 450 Splash.”

• Gabriel asks for some advice going into his match tonight against Wade Barrett.
• Chris Jericho & Wade Barrett enter.  Jericho thinks Gabriel didn’t do enough last week to prove that he can take Barrett.
• Barrett tells Gabriel, “I destroyed Daniel Bryan in three minutes.  What do you think is going to happen to you?”

Heath Slater with Christian vs. Carlito with Michael Tarver
WINNER: Heath Slater via pin fall reversal

• Before match, Carlito had words for Slater saying “You should be begging me to spit in your face again!”  Carlito tried, but missed.

Video Package: A look at Darren Young.

Backstage: CM Punk is talking to his fellow Straightedge Society members about Darren Young, and he’s standing behind them.

• Young says to Punk, “I respect your straightedge lifestyle, but why can’t I live my life the way I want to live it?”
• Punk looks a little upset, “Ultimately the choice is yours, but straightedge can make anyone a winner, or you can do it your way and see where that takes you.”

Justin Gabriel with Matt Hardy vs. Wade Barrett with Chris Jericho
WINNER: Justin Gabriel via pin fall after hitting the 450 Splash

• After match, Jericho attacked Hardy from behind, throwing him out of the ring, leaving an opportunity for him to assault Justin Gabriel.  Jericho hit the Codebreaker and slapped on the Walls of Jericho.

QUICK THOUGHTS:

Sign of the night – “NXT = Botchamania”  I love it!

I also want to bring up to the fans that were in the arena watching the main event, if both guys are from outside the United States, chanting USA does nothing to boost either of them!  It just makes you look like idiots!

I saw The Miz getting pinned the second he opened his mouth for the pep talk.  WWE’s going to ride this rivalry into the ground with Miz and Daniel Bryan, which isn’t a bad thing.  Miz is entertaining and Bryan is well a bad ass in the ring.  At least we know when it gets to that point where they have to wrestle, someone will be able to carry the weight.

I’m glad they addressed the issue with the Straightedge Society and Darren Young, somewhat.  The Punk character is very pushy with his lifestyle choice, and I was a nice change to hear him say, “Ultimately it’s your choice!”  I have a feeling by season’s end we’re either going to see a bald Darren Young or a big blowout between Punk and Young!

Well, I think it’s safe to say that Justin Gabriel is right up there with Daniel Bryan as the front runners for the WWE contract.  Gabriel has now gone over in two main event matches with a 450 Splash.  The guy has great potential and much like Evan Bourne he’s quick, exciting to watch, and can fly!  That’s what the WWE Universe likes to see!

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