WWE NXT – 5/11/10
Last night on NXT was the first official elimination of one of the rookies. The pros evaluated the rookie talent and another Pro’s Poll was revealed to the world. Who would be the first to go home? Find out what went down right here:
Video Package: Highlights from the season of NXT so far.
Matt Striker is ringside and he welcomes the crowd and introduces the NXT Rookies.
- Striker congratulates rookies on their victory from RAW this week (video package shown).
- Striker then walks over to Michael Tarver and shows him a clip of what he said last week about how he should be eliminated… Striker informs him that WWE Management has decided to eliminate him from the competition… Tarver throws a fit as he walks up the ramp.
- Striker then walks over to Daniel Bryan and shows him a clip of what he said last week about how he should be eliminated too… Striker tells him that WWE Management has decided to eliminate him from the competition… Bryan walks out with his head held high.
- Striker turns to the NXT Rookies still alive, “WWE Management threw you a curveball, but the Pros Poll will happen and one of you will be eliminated TONIGHT!”
Wade Barrett vs. Heath Slater
WINNER: Barrett via pin fall after a Fireman’s Slam
Backstage: Striker asks Tarver, “Do you think the ruling was fair?” Tarver responds, “Do you have any idea what it’s like to sleep in a car? Not knowing how you’re going to take care of your kids? The ruling was fair, but the competition, NO!”
Skip Sheffield with William Regal vs. Darren Young
WINNER: Sheffield via pin fall after hitting a Piggy Back Jaw Breaker
Backstage: Striker asks Bryan, “Do you feel the process you were eliminated from was fair?” Bryan responds, “Absolutely. I never make excuses… I’ll find a way to make it somehow.”
- Bryan then goes on a rant about how he “doesn’t know what’s next for Daniel Bryan, but Bryan Danielson is another story.”
David Otunga vs. Justin Gabriel
WINNER: Otunga via pin after hitting a version of a Eurinagi/Spine Buster
Striker and the NXT Rookies are ringside, and gives a speech about all they’ve sacrificed and gained over the time span…
- Striker then goes down the line and asks each rookie who should go home. Most say Otunga.
The Pros Poll is announced:
- Wade Barrett
- David Otunga
- Justin Gabriel
- Heath Slater
- Darren Young
- Skip Sheffield (ELIMINATED)
- Striker gets Sheffield’s thoughts. “For the past twelve weeks, I’ve been misguided. William Regal told me things and I should’ve listened to him. Everything happens for a reason and Skip Sheffield will be back.”
- Striker says next week will be another Pros Poll and another elimination.
QUICK THOUGHTS:
Well tonight was interesting. WWE pulled an Apprentice. Bryan and Tarver said that they should go and management kicked them out the door! Didn’t see that coming at all! I thought Tarver would be the one to go as part of the Pro’s Poll, but nothing like this. I was in disbelief when Striker said that Bryan was eliminated. I enjoyed the promo he cut where he finally used his real name. I don’t know if WWE knew he was going to do that, but that’s LIVE TV for you!
The matches were pretty average tonight like they normally are. At the end of the day, Skip Sheffield went home, and I’m not too surprised. I’m just glad that they allowed him to win his last match on WWE.
http://www.fcwwrestling.info/info.html – Anyone that’s an indy wrestler, FCW is having an evaluation clinic in late July. If you want an opportunity to make it big, this is your chance to be seen by WWE talent scouts.