Here’s your post-NXT/AEW fight-size update for March 4, 2020:
NXT:
- NXT tonight provided viewers not one, but two steel cage matches. The first one saw Dakota Kai beat Tegan Nox with the help of Raquel Gonzalez and highlights can be seen in the video at the top of the page.
- The other steel cage match saw Roderick Strong defeat Velveteen Dream after Dream pushed him out of the cage, but Dream did lock himself inside the cage after the match with NXT Champion Adam Cole.
Just when #UndisputedERA thinks they have the answers...@DreamWWE changes the questions!!!
— WWE (@WWE) March 5, 2020
The Dream goes after @AdamColePro and the #NXTChampionship inside of the #SteelCage!#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/aTjWCBiHH8
- Mauro Ranallo said on commentary that Dominik Dijakovic suffered a hamstring hematoma and is considered week-to-week after being attacked by Damian Priest last week. Dijakovic let his feelings regarding Priest known on Twitter.
- Finn Balor says he's coming for NXT UK Champion WALTER.
- Austin Theory picked up a win over Isaiah “Swerve” Scott tonight.
- Ranallo sat down with Johnny Gargano.
The intensity from @JohnnyGargano is off the charts when talking about @NXTCiampa!#JohnnyWrestling can't wait for next week on #WWENXT... pic.twitter.com/q0V34KcRZo
— WWE (@WWE) March 5, 2020
- Two title matches are set for next week’s episode of NXT, taking place at the WWE Performance Center.
- The duo of Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish defeated Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch and then called out The BroserWeights to an NXT Tag Team title rematch. But before things can get settled between the two, Grizzled Young Veterans spoiled the party.
- Full results of NXT can be seen here.
AEW:
- In his first match since signing with AEW, Colt Cabana emerged victorious teaming up with SCU to defeat the Dark Order.
- Before the main event could get underway, Jon Moxley was attacked by The Inner Circle and so, Darby Allin had to face off against Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara in a handicap match, but his valiant effort wasn’t enough to get the win.
- In women’s action, Big Swole defeated Leva Bates with Britt Baker on commentary.
- MJF had some harsh words for Cody after their match at AEW Revolution.
.@The_MJF had some words for @CodyRhodes in #AEWDenver.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) March 5, 2020
Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/DbBqXdELqc
- A new stable has been formed as PAC, Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix are now known as Death Triangle.
- Moxley opened Dynamite with a fiery promo, saying he'll defend the belt against anyone and that pro wrestling is back.
"We brought pro wrestling back!" - @JonMoxley
— All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) March 5, 2020
*mic drop*
...anyone else have shivers right now? -- #AEWDynamite pic.twitter.com/MdS8PYsjk2
- Next week's episode of AEW Dynamite will see the official rules for the upcoming Blood & Guts match be revealed.
- Jake “The Snake” Roberts showed up on Dynamite tonight to confront Cody.
- Full results of AEW Dynamite can be seen here.
