Here's your fight size update following NXT on February 20, 2024.
- Lyra Valkyria defended the NXT Women’s Championship against Shotzi. Shotzi suffered an apparent injury, and Ava announced an open challenge, which was answered by Lash Legend. Valkyria beat Legend to retain the title.
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— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
A well deserved standing ovation for @Real_Valkyria to end #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/M4bGDhtj88
- NXT Tag Team Champions Baron Corbin and Bron Breakker celebrated winning the gold. Andre Chase and Duke Hudson interrupted, as did Nathan Frazer and Axiom, to express their interest in a title shot. Ava came out to book a match where Chase and Hudson would face Axiom and Frazer to determine the next contenders. Chase and Hudson later beat Axiom and Frazer to earn a title shot.
- Carmelo Hayes returned to the barbershop. He commented on turning on Trick Williams. He also said NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov would have to get in line, as they had nothing to talk about other than the title.
"I knew that sooner or later, unfortunately, I'd have to get you before you got me"@Carmelo_WWE is getting back to business after taking out @_trickwilliams...#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/GqdwpWkqWo
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
- -Joe Gacy was trapped in a straitjacket in a padded room. Dijak stood outside the room, and he vowed to derail Gacy’s proverbial train. Gacy laughed at him and said their feud was not over.
This was INTENSE from @DijakWWE and @JoeGacy --#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ohemjMrg2O
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
- The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) appeared. They attacked Andre Chase and Duke Hudson, as well as Axiom and Nathan Frazer.
------@The_BigLG and @MachineGunKA just took out EVERYONE!!!#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/zPCVEWFduZ
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
- A new mystery vignette played and teased an upcoming debut.
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— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
- Oba Femi successfully defended the NXT North American Championship against Lexis King. Mr. Stone came out during the match and distracted King. Femi capitalized and pinned King for the win.
.@LexisKingWWE wanted NOTHING to do with @MrStoneWWE --#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/14Tz7hSNPb
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
- Arianna Grace faced Jacy Jayne, and Jayne scored the win.
.@jacyjaynewwe gets the win, but things aren't looking too good for @theahail_wwe... --#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/mBhWFM9ATK
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
- Roxanne Perez faced Wren Sinclair and showcased some aggression as she made Wren tap out.
Message. Sent.
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
This is a side of @roxanne_wwe we've never seen before...#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/lB6wKcGvhP
- Josh Briggs faced Brooks Jensen. The former tag team partners clashed, and Briggs emerged victorious.
- Von Wagner and Mr. Stone confronted Lexis King.
-- -- -- @MrStoneWWE and @WWEVonWagner had some words for @LexisKingWWE after his North American Title Match...#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/fAI3eyu9cX
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
- In an interview, Ridge Holland discussed his feud with Gallus. He said he would address the WWE Universe and apologize next week.
Ridge Holland will apologize for all his actions on NXT next week
— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) February 21, 2024
Liked that segment where he points out where people do the same brutal things as him but he always gets the most heat for it #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/VENzyEntZd
- NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov sent a message to Carmelo Hayes and said he would see him at Roadblock, under one condition; he wanted to meet face-to-face.
"I'm coming for something more important...your soul"@UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR is not playing games with @Carmelo_WWE --#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/cxjRUGJVef
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
- Lash Legend, accompanied by Jakara Jackson, faced Kelani Jordan. Jackson interfered, and Legend chokeslammed Jordan for the win. Jordan escaped when Kiana James and Izzi Dame tried to attack her.
------------@kianajames_wwe and @izzi_wwe had a plan of attack, but @kelani_wwe was one step ahead of them! #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/AzJy4fci4H
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
- The O.C. commented on their return to NXT and said they would stay as long as they pleased. They set their sights on the NXT Tag Team Championship.
- Ava said she was proud of the women's division, especially Lash Legend and Lyra Valkyria, and she told Shotzi to get well soon.
very proud of the @WWENXT women’s division tonight, especially @lashlegendwwe & @Real_Valkyria. get well soon @ShotziWWE --
— A V A (@avawwe_) February 21, 2024
- Brooks Jensen shared his thoughts following his loss.
EXCLUSIVE: A dejected @BrooksJensenWWE speaks after his crushing loss to his former friend and partner, Josh Briggs.#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/4gYW9DCIdb
— WWE (@WWE) February 21, 2024
- Click here to check out the card for the February 27 episode of WWE NXT.
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