WWE NXT Review: Results, Analysis and Grades for Dec. 2; Samoa Joe vs. Tommaso Ciampa

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Samoa Joe vs. Tommaso Ciampa

Result: Samoa Joe defeats Tommaso Ciampa via submission.

Rating: 3.1 out of 5 stars

Joe goes for a kick but misses. He pushes Ciampa into the corner but gets shoved away.

Joe and Ciampa lock up into the corner until the Samoan Submission Machine begins to work on Ciampa’s left arm. He then hit two chops on Ciampa.

Joe locked in Ciampa’s arm. He hit a few more chops before working on the left arm again. Ciampa started working back with slaps, which Joe returned. Ciampa avoided an Irish Whip and attempted a roll-up for a near-fall. Ciampa then hit a knee to the gut and slammed Joe down via the arm for a near-fall.

Ciampa threw a hard elbow and a few slaps. He hit an enziguri and put a sleeper hold on Joe. He thew a few elbows and put a submission on the arm. Joe would power out and slam Ciampa into the turnbuckle. He then hit a big kick to the back of the head.

Joe would hit a scoop powerslam and work knees into the gut. Ciampa would roll out of the way of a move but get slammed. Joe hit the Muscle Buster and put on the Coquina Clutch for the win.