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SECOND 3/3 WWE NXT IN COLUMBUS, OHIO REPORT

By Firm Zero on 2016-03-04 02:18:00

The show was sold out. Started promptly at 730pm. 

Asuka def. Alexa Bliss when Bliss tried to escape Asukas arms bar only to have it transitioned into the Asuka Lock. Both got great reactions as Bliss is the hometown girl. 

Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Garganno def. the Vaudvillains using a combination knee and super kick to a kneeling (I think) Aiden English. Fun tag match with a hot crowd. Johnny and Tommaso were both over huge and got loud chants throughout the match. I know NXT is using these guys regularly, but I hope they sign them and get them involved in real storylines going forward as they are awesome. Vaudevillians were great in their roll too. 

Apollo Crews def. Tye Dillinger with his lifting powerbomb finisher. Dillinger got a great welcome back reaction before cutting a heel promo to run down the Columbus crowd. 

Nia Jax and Eva Marie def. Billy Kaye and Peyton Royce after Jax Samoan dropped Billy Kaye then tagged in Eva Maria so she could get the pin. The usual nuclear heat for Eva. Okay match with several awkward spots from Eva. 

Sami Zayn def Baron Corbin. Zayne was over huge. Some great near falls including a moment that saw Zayne with a somersault dive off the stage before rolling Corbin back in to hit the blue thunder bomb for a close near fall. Eventually Zayne with the helluva kick for the 3. 

The Revival def American Alpha via roll up. Great match with American Alpha getting a huge reaction with dualing "let's go Gable, let's go Jordan" chants and lots of "which one are you?" Chants directed at Dash and Dawson. 

Bayley def. Emma is a fun match that saw Bayley play the baby face in peril for much of the match before hulking up and pinning Emma. Lots of hugs from Bayley for young fans on the way to the back. 

Main event saw Finn Balor def Samoa Joe using a modified Bloody Sunday. Good match. Couple of great spots. At one point Balor hit the running soccer kick to Joe from the apron. It looked like Joes head about came off. Balor posed with the title after match so ring side fans could take photos. 

A fun night with everyone giving their best. It seems that Austin Aries, Enzo, Cass, and Carmella were missed but there's only so many talent you can get onto one card. 

Biggest pops were for Zayne, then Bayley and Balor, and Garganno/Ciampa. Biggest heat was for Eva, Nia Jax, the Revival, and Corbin. 
 

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