Catch Crew, with Tony D’Angelo emerging victorious in a closely contested match against Damon Kemp. The NXT Heritage Cup champion successfully defended his title, but not without a hair-raising finish.
Round One: D’Angelo Seizes Early Advantage
The highly anticipated match got off to a blistering start, with both competitors exchanging rapid-fire offense. D’Angelo managed to capitalize on an early mistake by Kemp, securing a pinfall to take an initial 1-0 lead. The crowd was electric as the two wrestlers entered the second round, eager to see if Kemp could turn the tide.
Round Two: Kemp’s Offense Falls Just Short
Kemp responded to the deficit by unleashing a flurry of moves, including a clothesline, double stomp, and multiple German suplexes. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Kemp laid out D’Angelo with a devastating Death Valley Driver. As the referee began to count, however, time ran out, leaving Kemp just one second too late to secure the pinfall. The bell rang, signaling the end of the second round, with D’Angelo still clinging to a narrow 1-0 advantage.
Round Three: Kemp’s Momentum Falters
D’Angelo must have sensed the urgency of the situation, as he quickly responded to Kemp’s attack by delivering a spinebuster in the opening moments of round four. The crowd erupted as D’Angelo secured the second and final pinfall, retaining his NXT Heritage Cup title in a thrilling match. This victory marked D’Angelo’s first successful title defense since defeating Charlie Dempsey on May 14.
Heritage Cup matches are hit and miss for me, but I do appreciate the storytelling they’ve been working into ‘Tony D’Angelo, the Heritage Cup champion who can kind of grapple but is much better when he’s straight up pummelling you #WWENXT pic.twitter.com/yvtZAwIOfW
— . (@shelovesrey) June 5, 2024
Other NXT Highlights
The highly anticipated NXT event featured a stacked card, with several notable matches that stole the show. In a major debut, TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace made her mark on the WWE NXT brand, taking on Stevie Turner in her very first match.
Despite being new to the scene, Grace proved herself to be a formidable opponent, showcasing her impressive technical skills and raw strength. She emerged victorious in a thrilling contest, leaving the crowd in awe of her potential. In another highlight, veteran wrestler Natalya clashed with Izzi Dame, a former protégé of Kiana James, in a singles showdown. The two women put on a show-stopping display, showcasing their technical skills and strength.
The highly anticipated NXT event featured a stacked card, with several notable matches that stole the show. In a major debut, TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace made her mark on the WWE NXT brand, taking on Stevie Turner in her very first match.
Despite being new to the scene, Grace proved herself to be a formidable opponent, emerging victorious in a thrilling contest. Meanwhile, veteran wrestler Natalya clashed with Izzi Dame, a former protégé of Kiana James, in a singles showdown. The two women put on a show-stopping display, showcasing their technical skills and strength.
