NXT 2.0 In Your House Special Review

Legado del Fantasma vs Tony D’Angelo, Two Dimes, & Stacks | 6 Man Tag Team Match | Losing Team Joins Winner’s Family

Stacks def. Raul Mendoza via Pinfall at 12:51

The whole point of this match was kinda dumb cause either way they were conjoining teams, but besides that this was a really fun match with great crowd reception which nearly carried this entire contest. Loved the dramatic finish as well. ***1/4

Toxic Attraction(c) vs Katana Chance & Kayden Carter | NXT Women’s Tag Team Championships Match

Gigi Dolin def. Kayden Carter via Pinfall at 9:02

Wasn’t really interested in this one, but overall it’s a solid title match with some nice exchanges and near falls. They did a lot with the time they had. **1/2

Cameron Grimes(c) vs Carmelo Hayes | NXT North American Championship Match

Carmelo Hayes def. Cameron Grimes via Pinfall at 15:29

I’m very surprised by the decision to make Melo Champion again, but I’m happy to see they’re continuing his momentum. That being said, a very good match this was. Not as fantastic as their first encounter, but a very enjoyable contest overall. ***1/4

Mandy Rose(c) vs Wendy Choo | NXT Women’s Championship Match

Mandy Rose def. Wendy Choo via Pinfall at 11:04

Better than expected with Wendy putting on a fight against the near unstoppable Mandy Rose, but failing in the process. It’s a solid contest. **1/2

Pretty Deadly(c) vs The Creed Brothers | NXT Tag Team Championships Match

Julius Creed def. Kit Wilson at 15:07

Unfortunately I couldn’t catch most of the match so I won’t rate it, but that shooting star press from Julius was magnificent. Congrats to the Creeds!

Bron Breakker(c) vs Joe Gacy | NXT Championship Match | If Breakker is Disqualified he Loses the Championship

Bron Breakker def. Joe Gacy via Pinfall at 15:45

Solid action, but I really like the storytelling of Gacy doing anything to win even if it meant cheating a DQ victory. From the classic Eddie spot, to making Bron mad after the low blow spot, this was some good drama. The two spears to Gacy were knarly as hell too. ***

Overall I think this was a solid show from NXT, but not much different then their TV shows. Just bigger matches in the same atmosphere. None of the matches were bad, but none of them excited me either. Hopefully the talent in NXT start improving. 5/10