WWE NXT Results: Winners, Recap, Grades & Highlights - March 15th, 2022; Former NXT Champion hints at retirement
The Miz kicked off NXT as he brought his talk show with him for the new NXT champ, Dolph Ziggler. He and Robert Roode were the guests for tonight, and we learned that Bron Breakker had stormed out of the arena after running around looking for Ziggler.
THEY ARE NXT
#WWENXT @HEELZiggler @RealRobertRoode https://t.co/B0JK6dDNoI
Dolph and The Miz talked about his title win when LA Knight interrupted them and demanded a title match. The former told him that he wasn't a big enough star for him to bother facing.
.@LAKnightWWE has heard enough!
#WWENXT #MizTV @mikethemiz @HEELZiggler @RealRobertRoode https://t.co/HH5e7BaIZO
Knight said that he was not convinced that Ziggler runs the show now and wanted to see it for himself. Ziggler gave in and said that he only fought in the main event before the match was made official for tonight.
.@HEELZiggler defends the #NXTChampionship against @LAKnightWWE TONIGHT on #WWENXT!
#MizTV @mikethemiz @RealRobertRoode https://t.co/eO5MBMUZft
Backstage, Cora Jade ran off with Toxic Attraction's titles that were left unattended.
Looks like @CoraJadeWWE has ALL the gold. 👀
#WWENXT #ToxicAttraction @WWE_MandyRose @gigidolin_wwe @jacyjaynewwe https://t.co/0OiRBF6kCn
WWE NXT Results (March 15th, 2022): Cameron Grimes vs. Santos Escobar
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#WWENXT @CGrimesWWE https://t.co/kWKx2R6DMM
Trick and Melo were out to spectate the match from the announce desk. Grimes had the early advantage in the ring. The Legado distracted him from ringside and allowed Escobar to drop him on the apron and on the outside before we headed for a break.
Back in the ring, Escobar got a near fall on Grimes before locking in a hold. The latter hit a hurricanrana and sent his opponent outside for a big dive from the apron. Back in the ring, Escobar connected a big knee strike before Grimes got a superkick.
Grimes went for the Cave-In, but Escobar countered it and hit the Phantom Driver for the win.
Result: Santos Escobar def. Cameron Grimes
What a match!
@EscobarWWE is headed to NXT #StandAndDeliver to battle for the NXT North American Title! https://t.co/IHgywlk6Z3
Grade: B
Backstage, Toxic Attraction looked for their titles and ran into Wendy Choo and Dakota Kai.
"Whoever finds her first, make sure you leave a piece for the other two."
#ToxicAttraction is on the hunt for @CoraJadeWWE! @WWE_MandyRose @jacyjaynewwe @gigidolin_wwe https://t.co/g7S0aBEx3g
Kushida vs. A-Kid
.@AKidWrestler looks to impress in his NXT 2.0 debut!
#WWENXT @KUSHIDA_0904 https://t.co/ItChYjSqtK
Newcomer A-Kid made his NXT debut tonight and took Kushida down early in the match. The two traded takedowns and holds before Kushida reversed a backslide and locked in a crossface.
A-Kid reversed the hold but took a slam before Kushida got a near fall. The former got a big German Suplex off a counter and the Northern Lights suplex for a near fall of his own. A-Kid hit a springboard DDT and picked up the big win.
Result: A-Kid def. Kushida
What a debut for @AKidWrestler!
He picks up a HUGE win over @KUSHIDA_0904 on #WWENXT https://t.co/YKSM8DwOZN
Grade: C
Backstage, Santos Escobar called himself the greatest luchador of all time before Rey and Dominik Mysterio showed up to challenge them. The latter challenged any one of the Legado to face him as the show continued.
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@reymysterio & @DomMysterio35 are here! #WWENXT @EscobarWWE @RaulMendozaWWE @joaquinwilde_ @elektralopezwwe https://t.co/66zkl0X6ja
Sarray vs. Tiffany Stratton on NXT
Not the necklace!
@tiffstrattonwwe isn't waiting for her match with @SarrayWWE to begin! #WWENXT https://t.co/ACIeDKc0VK
Tiffany Stratton attacked Sarray backstage as they brawled their way out to the ring. The match started with Tiffany unloading on her opponent right off the bat.
Sarray tripped Stratton in the corner before taking a cartwheel splash in the corner as Tiffany picked up the win with a twisting Vader Bomb from the second rope.
Result: Tiffany Stratton def. Sarray
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#WWENXT @tiffstrattonwwe https://t.co/JHMdZwlDN4
Grade: C
Gunther and LA Knight ran into each other backstage. They got in each other's faces before we saw Ciampa heading out to the ring.
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#WWENXT @LAKnightWWE @Gunther_AUT https://t.co/X70EKLNrpz
Jacy Jayne searched backstage for Cora Jade and saw one of the tag title belts. She tried to retrieve it but was caught in the latter's trap who locked her behind a gate.
Got her!
#WWENXT @CoraJadeWWE @jacyjaynewwe https://t.co/a0kek4s6oV
Ciampa was out next and said that he felt grateful for being able to do what he loves and for the support the fans have shown him. He recalled the past seven years in NXT before the crowd chanted, 'please don't go.'
What's on the mind of @NXTCiampa?
#WWENXT https://t.co/GJaAi4uSYs
Ciampa said he had planned to go to WrestleMania week as the NXT Champion before leaving but failed to win the title. He said that his future was uncertain before thanking the fans again.
"I never left. And YOU never left." 🖤
#ThankYouCiampa! #WWENXT @NXTCiampa https://t.co/5G6iqbqbDF
Tony D'Angelo showed up with a crowbar but then dropped the weapon in the ring and picked up a mic. D'Angelo said that he could have taken Ciampa out from behind, but he respected him. He challenged The Blackheart to a match at NXT: Stand and Deliver.
It was always you, @NXTCiampa!
@TonyDangeloWWE throws down the challenge for NXT #StandAndDeliver! https://t.co/OHznxlQ02O
Ciampa accepted the challenge, but Tony hit him with a low blow and threatened him before the show moved on.
Indi Hartwell vs. Persia Pirotta
Opponents... who walk to the ring together?
#WWENXT @indi_hartwell @persiawwe https://t.co/qygxfxSlWx
Indi and Persia made their entrance together and tried to shove each other during it. The match kicked off, and Persia got the early advantage with a big boot and got a near fall. Persia dropped Indi on the turnbuckles before getting another near fall.
Indi came back with a splash in the corner before Duke Hudson showed up and distracted her from ringside. Dexter Lumis showed up beside him and scared Hudson before Indi used the distraction to roll her opponent over for the win.
Result: Indi Hartwell def. Persia Pirotta
This is supposed to be a PG show!
#WWENXT @indi_hartwell@DexterLumis @persiawwe @sixftfiiiiive https://t.co/SmYOQElNfC
Grade: B-
Gigi Dolin was looking for their titles backstage on NXT and saw one of them on top of a dumpster. She retrieved the belt, but Jade trapped her inside and blocked the lid with a forklift.
.@jacyjaynewwe ✅
@gigidolin_wwe ✅
@CoraJadeWWE's plan is working to perfection on #WWENXT! https://t.co/njNM5Y0Fms
Raul Mendoza vs. Dominik Mysterio on NXT
.@reymysterio DROPS @EscobarWWE on the outside!
#WWENXT https://t.co/ySbDy3rxS7
Dominik got an early rollup off the counter and had the advantage as the match began. He hit an arm drag and a dropkick before getting dropped from the top rope.
The young Mysterio got a springboard crossbody and a Rana before trying for a top rope move. But Elektra Lopez ran a distraction and helped Raul drop him.
Fallon Henley showed up and took Lopez out from the apron before the Briggs & Jensen came in to back her up. Dom picked up the win with a frog splash after Rey took Escobar out at ringside.
Result: Dominik Mysterio def. Raul Mendoza
Expect the unexpected on Tuesday nights!
@DomMysterio35 takes down @RaulMendozaWWE on #WWENXT https://t.co/CUAwz5C2ff
Grade: B
Cora Jade was in the parking lot during NXT, and she stole Mandy Rose's SUV and the title before the latter showed up in the back seat. Both women started brawling in the parking lot, and Cora took a beating as the women's champion reminded her that she was not on her level. Rose took Jade out and sprayed her with spray paint before the show continued.
Think twice before stealing @WWE_MandyRose's title!
#WWENXT @CoraJadeWWE https://t.co/KUCyr4egxq
The Creed Brothers were out next on NXT and called out to whoever attacked them last week, asking them to come out. MSK walked out but clarified that they were not the ones who attacked them.
Hey yo... if #MSK didn't attack the Creed Brothers last week, then who did?!
#WWENXT @WesLee_WWE @NashCarterWWE @JuliusCreedWWE @BrutusCreedwwe https://t.co/5EsXZKspla
Imperium came out on the balcony as the two teams bickered. The tag champs announced a triple threat match for their titles at NXT: Stand and Deliver between Imperium, The Creed Brothers, and MSK.
#Imperium wants to put their titles on the line in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match at NXT #StandAndDeliver!
@Marcel_B_WWE @FabianAichner #MSK #CreedBrothers https://t.co/EpH7LgnWuO
Backstage on NXT, the Grizzled Young Veterans and Malik & Edris were being accused of attacking The Creeds and they both denied it. Malcolm Bivens set up a match between GYV and The Creeds for next week.
How about we run it back?!
#WWENXT #CreedBrothers #GYV @Malcolmvelli https://t.co/s41mUtnNTy
Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. LA Knight - NXT Championship match
Who will be NXT Champion heading into NXT #StandAndDeliver?
@LAKnightWWE challenges @HEELZiggler RIGHT NOW on #WWENXT! https://t.co/8wgd0vgJNc
Ziggler had the early advantage but took a big clothesline for a near fall. He took a neckbreaker before being sent over the ropes to the outside. After a break on NXT, Knight blocked a ZigZag and unloaded on the champ in the corner.
Knight got a power slam in the ring before Bron Breakker showed up in the arena and headed to the ring. The match was still underway, and Knight got a massive superplex for a near fall.
.@LAKnightWWE is digging deep with the #NXTChampionship on the line on #WWENXT!
@HEELZiggler https://t.co/bnc7tVS8Ul
Knight almost got the win, but Roode lifted Ziggler's leg on the rope. Ziggler got the superkick in the ring and picked up the win.
Result: Dolph Ziggler def. LA Knight to retain the NXT Championship
Bron showed up after the match and demanded a rematch for the title at NXT: Stand & Deliver. Roode tried to get in Breakker's way but was taken out. Ziggler accepted the challenge and walked out as the show went off the air.
If @bronbreakkerwwe wants his rematch at NXT #StandAndDeliver, HE'S GOT IT!
#WWENXT #NXTChampionship @HEELZiggler https://t.co/cZa17Vmzql
Grade: B
Episode rating: B-
We got the NXT debut of A-Kid while The Miz and The Mysterios joined the show tonight. Mandy Rose wiped out Cora Jade while we got an NXT Championship match as the main event tonight.