WWE NXT Dusty Classic Team Advances On 205 Live
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The first-ever WWE NXT Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continued during tonight’s 205 Live episode on the WWE Network.
The final first round match of the tournament took place with Ember Moon and Shotzi Blackheart defeating Marina Shafir and Zoey Stark (fka Lacey Ryan). The finish saw Moon force Stark to tap out.
Blackheart and Moon will now face The Way (Candice LeRae, Indi Hartwell in the semi-finals. That match will reportedly air on the February 10 NXT episode.
The finals of the Women’s Dusty Classic are reportedly airing at the NXT Takeover special on Sunday, February 14, which is Valentine’s Day.
Ariya Daivari def. Jake Atlas and August Grey in a Triple Threat Match The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic didn’t quite go according to plan for Jake Atlas, August Grey or Ariya Daivari, as all three of their respective tandems were eliminated in the first round of the tournament, and all three turned their attention back to singles competition in a thrilling Triple Threat Match on 205 Live. Daivari, who verbally lambasted each of his fellow Cruiserweights on social media to get the scheduled singles match between Atlas and Grey turned into a Triple Threat, got off to a shaky start, completely whiffing on a crossbody from the top rope when Grey and Atlas simply stepped out of the way.
Tag Team Weekly Roundup and Power Rankings: Raw won t put any of its teams over By Will Hardy on Jan 31, 2021, 1:00pm EST 6
It s no secret to those familiar with the programs that lately most WWE shows keep a fairly small number of tag teams or factions over (NXT can be an exception, and the current Dusty Cup has made many teams look good). But Raw this week refusing to put over any of its teams is astounding even for its wavering commitment to the team scene.
The Hurt Business isn t necessarily, well, hurting at least there s a solid story here of Cedric Alexander s ego getting the better of the team. And Bobby Lashley remains dominant as the group s CEO. But when Matt Riddle, after essentially being squashed by Lashley a couple of weeks ago, successfully runs a gauntlet by pinning the group s other three members, that s not a good look.
Dusty Rhodes Classic Matches Announced For Tonightâs WWE 205 Live );
The members of the 205 Live Universe are in for a treat, as they will witness the first-ever singles collision between Jake Atlas and August Grey.
While splitting his time between 205 Live and NXT, Atlas has gone toe-to-toe with Tommaso Ciampa and picked up eye-opening wins over the likes of Tony Nese and Isaiah âSwerveâ Scott. );
Grey has also impressed in short order on both brands, teaming with Curt Stallion for a decisive victory against The Bollywood Boyz and taking down Ariya Daivari. );
Who will score a pivotal win and perhaps improve their chances for a future NXT Cruiserweight Title Match?
WWE has announced two matches for tonight’s episode of 205 Live on the WWE Network, including a Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic match. Ember Moon and Shotzi Blackheart will face Marina Shafir and Zoey Stark. In men’s cruiserweight action, Jake Atlas will go one-on-one with August Grey.
The members of the 205 Live Universe are in for a treat, as they will witness the first-ever singles collision between Jake Atlas and August Grey.
While splitting his time between 205 Live and NXT, Atlas has gone toe-to-toe with Tommaso Ciampa and picked up eye-opening wins over the likes of Tony Nese and Isaiah “Swerve” Scott.