Here's your Fight Size update following WWE NXT on February 28, 2023.
- Gigi Dolin came to the ring and discussed Jacy Jayne's betrayal. She noted that she has dealt with life-altering changes. Dolin stated that she learned who she really was. She brought up her challenging background, including her relationship with her mother, and said Jayne barely knew what she had been through. She told Jayne to bring everything she had next week. Dolin also vowed to put the final nail in the coffin of Toxic Attraction.
"You say you're the last woman standing but I have been knocked down time and time again but I have gotten right back up."@gigidolin_wwe with a powerful message to @jacyjaynewwe and the #WWENXT Universe pic.twitter.com/NJH9Xfj4hC
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
- Several wrestlers brawled as they were all determined to answer Wes Lee's challenge for the NXT North American Championship. Apollo Crews took the fight to Dabba-Kato. Nathan Frazer made his return and answered the challenge. Frazer delivered a valiant effort in his first appearance since October, but Lee scored the win with the Cardiac Kick.
Bodies are FLYING in this North American Championship Match --@WWEFrazer @WesLee_WWE #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/AYoDQhjds8
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
- Wendy Choo was found in the aftermath of an attack in the parking lot.
Oh no what happened to @therealestwendy?!
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
The #WWENXT parking lot strikes again -- pic.twitter.com/zMYaZ5iTh0
- Shawn Michaels accepted Grayson Waller's invitation to appear on The Grayson Waller Effect on NXT Roadblock.
BREAKING: @ShawnMichaels has accepted @GraysonWWE's invitation and will appear on "The Grayson Waller Effect" NEXT WEEK at #NXTRoadblock --#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/8BkXeeXLfl
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 1, 2023
- Meiko Satomura faced Zoey Stark. NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez joined the commentary team for the match. Satomura emerged victorious, and Perez stared her down after the bout.
This is going to be a good one --@satomurameiko @roxanne_wwe #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/itG38jNVpN
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
- Tiffany Stratton said no one cares about Wendy Choo. Katana Chance and Kayden Carter accused her of attacking Choo. Stratton noted that she could become a detective to solve the mystery. Stratton and Carter then faced offin a match. Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre distracted Kayden Carter, and Tiffany Stratton capitalized by pinning Katana Chance to win a singles match between the two. After the bout, Stratton stated that, whether it's Roxanne Perez or Meiko Satomura after next week, she has the NXT Women's Championship in her sights.
"I don't want to be called the best, I want to be called the NXT Women's Champion!"
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
It doesn't matter who walks out of #NXTRoadblock, @tiffstrattonwwe says she's got next.#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/Pid8mqhyvP
- Grayson Waller looked ahead to his showdown with Shawn Michaels and wondered whether "The Heartbreak Kid" will show up, or if he'll be talking to the same "corporate stooge." He told Michaels not to put him in a position he said he'd never be in again.
Mr Michaels finally responded #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/M1fEhfAWrb
— Grayson Waller (@GraysonWWE) March 1, 2023
- Schism targeted Chase University, with Joe Gacy calling it an unaccredited school. The group stated that it would go up in flames. Chase responded by saying he'd give them a Chase U-sized ass whooping.
- The Creed Brothers (Julius & Brutus Creed) approached Damon Kemp, hoping to reunite with him and face Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan, Sanga & Jinder Mahal). Kemp turned them down, but NXT Champion Bron Breakker showed up and agreed to join forces with the duo.
Looks like The #CreedBrothers have found their partner for #NXTRoadblock... it's @bronbreakkerwwe!@JuliusCreedWWE @BrutusCreedwwe #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/IhxNfAkiaM
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
- Carmelo Hayes defeated Tyler Bate iin a thrilling main event. After the match, he emphasized that he's on his way toward a match with NXT Champion Bron Breakker.
"There's only one man left, and I am, HIM."@Carmelo_WWE sends his message loud and clear --#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/suDuS4U9UN
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
- Sol Ruca took on Elektra Lopez. Valentina Feroz distracted Lopez and helped Ruca pick up the win. Feroz then dropped Lopez with punch, that was aided by brass knuckles.
You wanted the brass knuckles, you got the brass knuckles @elektralopezwwe!@ValentiFerozWWE #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/Ipm7lGTRCD
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
- NXT Tag Team Champions Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) discussed their upcoming tag title match against Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson & Elton Prince). The challengers also shared their thoughts ahead of the match.
G.B.O.T. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/di2EUjMpma
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) March 1, 2023
- Dijak addressed Tony D'Angelo's challenge to a Jailhouse Street Fight. He reflected on D'Angelo costing him the NXT North American Championship and accepted the challenge.
It is official...
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) March 1, 2023
It will be @DijakWWE vs. @TonyDangeloWWE in a Jailhouse Street Fight at #NXTRoadblock!#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/bOj7kEHHnf
- JD McDonagh discussed his recovery from a detached retina and vowed to get revenge on Ilja Dragunov. He made it clear that he intended to make Dragunov suffer and send him home permanently.
Yes please --#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ww2v913bXN
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) March 1, 2023
- Brooks Jensen was disheartened, as he noted that his relationship with Kiana James hadn't been the same since Valentine's Day. Josh Briggs tried to cheer him up ahead of their match against Indus Sher (Veer Mahaan & Sanga). Jensen's head clearly wasn't in the game, and Indus Sher dominated him to clinch the win. Later in the show, Briggs was upset after their loss, but he agreed to talk to James for Jensen.
Indus Sher is not messing around tonight...@Sanga_WWE @VeerMahaan #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/VBh9kDm2J9
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
- Hank Walker and Axiom got into a confrontation after they crossed paths in the show-opening melee. Axiom noted that Walker wouldn't have won the match anyway, and Walker angrily shoved the masked superstar. They faced off later in the show, and Axiom picked up the win. He gave Walker credit for an impressive performance after the bout.
Look behind you @Axiom_WWE --#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/3lgS6brXhI
— WWE on BT Sport (@btsportwwe) March 1, 2023
- Check out the updated card for NXT Roadblock here.
- In a Digital Exclusive, NXT Women's Champion Roxanne Perez discussed her upcoming match with Meiko Satomura. Perez said she felt ready for the match, as she noted that she has grown since their last bout. Satomura interrupted and stared Perez down.
EXCLUSIVE: @roxanne_wwe is looking forward to successfully defending her #WWENXT Women’s Championship against the legend @satomurameiko at #NXTRoadblock. pic.twitter.com/gB4IKZNG7Y
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
- NXT North American Champion Wes Lee discussed his win in a Digital Exclusive. He made it clear that anyone who thinks they can stop him is free to step up.
EXCLUSIVE: After defeating a very game @WWEFrazer, @WesLee_WWE wants everyone to remember why he’s the one holding the North American Championship. #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/XyN6P4NhIq
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2023
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