by Dolph Ziggler told Bron Breakker that he won’t make it to Stand & Deliver as NXT Champion. Dolph also informed Bron that he will be barred from ringside later tonight during Ziggler’s match against Tommaso Ciampa.
Earlier today, Dakota Kai met Wendy Choo backstage as Wendy was sleeping (as usual) and Kai asked her why didn’t you tell me that we are in Dusty Cup. Wendy says we’re friends. Kai says my track record is not good with friends. Wendy says we have to work together and leaves. Kai talks to herself and says maybe it will work out.
Can @therealestwendy & @DakotaKai_WWE take home the 🏆?#WWENXT #DustyClassic pic.twitter.com/jVf1JQm7Td
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 23, 2022
Cora Jade took Raquel Gonzalez to tree trek adventure park. Raquel says that she is afraid of heights. Cora and Raquel crossed the whole hurdle course and then they did ziplining.
Toxic Attraction was sitting in the toxic lounge and McKenzie Mitchell interviewed them. Jacy said that they are going to watch the whole Women’s Dusty Cup from the lounge. Jacy further says that Cora and Raquel will come short. Mandy says its good that Kay Lee Rae and Io Shirai has accepted that they are never gonna win the NXT Women’s Championship till she is champion. But if they think that they’re gonna win the Dusty Cup and then gonna take the titles off Gigi and Jacy then they are highly mistaken.
Welcome to the #ToxicLounge 🥀🔥#WWENXT @WWE_MandyRose @jacyjaynewwe @gigidolin_wwe pic.twitter.com/Mqo2O0hT2d
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 23, 2022
Pate Dunne confronts Carmelo Hayes and challenged him to a match next week. Carmelo says that A champ never back down from a fight. Trick says he’s gonna beat you just like he beat Cameron Grimes. Grimes came from behind and attacked both Carmelo and Trick as we head into a unusual commercial break.
Bron Breakker went to Ciampa’s lock room and wishes him luck for his match against Dolph tonight. Ciampa says listen man the way I see it – Bron 1 Ciampa 1. Bron says looking forward to the match.
Nikkita Lyons made her debut and she defeated Kayla Inlay in a one on one match.
Persia Pirotta went to Duke Hudson’s locker room and she praised him for his match tonight with Dante Chen. Hudson kissed Persia and Indi caught them kissing. Indi says this is gross Persia and Persia left. Duke tells Indi that you used to enjoy it. Indi says that was a long time ago. Dexter Lumis heard their conversation and he leaves. Indi says its not what you think Dexter. Indi says I despise you to Hudson.
😍🤯😍🤯😍🤯#WWENXT @persiawwe @sixftfiiiiive pic.twitter.com/vtV61oE9x1
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 23, 2022
Malcolm Bivens challenged IMPERIUM for the tag titles. Gunther came with Fabian and Marcel. Crowd started chanting WALTER. Gunther says that no matter what you say Bivens but the tag titles are staying with Fabian and Marcel. Fabian, Marcel and Creed Brothers bot into a brawl. Gunther was going to attack Bivens but Solo Sikoa came from behind and he hits Gunther with a dropkick. Bivens did a thumbs up gesture towards Solo.
Message SENT by @WWESoloSikoa.#WWENXT @Gunther_AUT @Malcolmvelli pic.twitter.com/XvNxgNVGTO
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 23, 2022
After Ivy Nile lost the Women’s Dusty Cup Quarterfinal match, she grabbed her partner Tatum Paxley and was going to attack her but then Nile left her and leaves.
Malcolm Bivens thanked Solo Sikoa backstage for taking out Gunther tonight. Solo says I did it for myself and no for you.
As Tommaso Ciampa had the upper hand during his match against Dolph Ziggler, a cameraman from outside hits Ciampa with the camera. Ziggler hits Ciampa with a superkiick followed by a Zig Zag and pinned him 1,2,3. Its turns out that the cameraman was Robert Roode. Roode and Ziggler started attacking Ciampa, Bron makes the save. Bron challenged them to a tag team match next week. Bron then call them in the ring and they obliged. All four men got into a brawl as the official tried to separate and the show ended.
What was that?!?#WWENXT @NXTCiampa @HEELZiggler pic.twitter.com/i1VtzJts79
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) February 23, 2022
WWE NXT 2.0 Winners and Losers 22 February 2022
1. Grayson Waller (with Sanga) vs. LA Knight – Singles Match
Result – Grayson Waller wins via Pinfall
2. Kay Lee Ray and Io Shirai vs. Amari Miller – Women’s Dusty Cup Quarterfinals Match
Result – Kay Lee Ray and Io Shirai wins via Pinfall
3. Dante Chen vs. Duke Hudson – Singles Match
Result – Duke Hudson wins via pinfall
4. Trick Williams vs. Cameron Grimes – Singles Match
Result – Cameron Grimes wins via Pinfall
5. Nikkita Lyons vs. Kayla Inlay – NXT Championship Match
Result – Nikkita Lyons wins via Pinfall
6. Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley vs Kayden Carter and Kacy Catanzaro – Women’s Dusty Cup Quarterfinals Match
Result – Kayden Carter and Kacy Catanzaro wins via Pinfall
7. Dolph Ziggler vs Tommaso Ciampa – Singles Match (Bron Breakker is barred from ringside)
Result – Dolph Ziggler wins via Pinfall
