NXT TV
Aired March 31, 2021 on USA Network
[Hour One] Vic Joseph, Wade Barrett, and Beth Phoenix were on commentary…
Entrances for the opening match took place. On his way to the ring, Cameron Grimes continued to try to pitch to Roderick Strong that he wants to buy all of Undisputed Era’s IPs. He revealed a “Grimes the System, Undisputed Era” shirt as well as a Cameron Grimes and Undisputed Era themed video wall. Roderick Strong attacked Grimes on the ramp…
1. Roderick Strong vs. Cameron Grimes. Strong had the advantage in the outside brawl. Things got more 50-50 once it got in the ring. Strong took down Grimes with a strong chop to the chest. The commentary team stressed that the Undisputed Era split hurt Strong the most. Strong dumped Grimes to ringside with a lariat and followed up with a wrecking ball kick. Strong continued to beat down Grimes at ringside.
Cameron Grimes vs. Roderick Strong
These guys are pulling double duty tonight. Grimes puts up a logo mimicking the Undisputed Era with his name on it before the bell. Roddy attacks and is on the offensive to start, wailing on Grimes. A chop that he hits wrecks Grimes. Strong tells him to shut up before Grimes gets in a cheap shot that turns the tide a bit. Strong with a leg lariat that stops him. A clothesline sends Grimes outside and Roddy follows with the wrecking ball dropkick. He continues the chops and strikes out there. A slight distraction opens the door for Grimes to send him into the plexiglass going into commercial. Returning, Grimes has remained in control. Roddy tries to rally but is taken down for a near fall. Strong still gets in some shots and adds a huge superplex. Roddy fires off running forearms and kicks until Grimes catches him with a moonsault slam for two. He pulls out something from his trunks but takes an Olympic Slam. The object falls and Roddy picks it up a
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