{"id":175033,"date":"2024-03-07T11:08:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T17:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=175033"},"modified":"2024-03-07T11:08:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T17:08:16","slug":"nxt-roadblock-hits-misses-3-5-corbin-bron-breakker-vs-chase-u-carmelo-hayes-vs-tony-dangelo-kabuki-warriors-vs-valkyria-paxley-dijak-vs-joe-gacy-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2024\/03\/07\/nxt-roadblock-hits-misses-3-5-corbin-bron-breakker-vs-chase-u-carmelo-hayes-vs-tony-dangelo-kabuki-warriors-vs-valkyria-paxley-dijak-vs-joe-gacy-more\/","title":{"rendered":"NXT ROADBLOCK HITS &#038; MISSES (3\/5): Corbin &#038; Bron Breakker vs. Chase U, Carmelo Hayes vs. Tony D&#8217;Angelo, Kabuki Warriors vs. Valkyria &#038; Paxley, Dijak vs. Joe Gacy, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1124540554\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><h3>NXT TV RESULTS<br \/>\nMARCH 5, 2024<br \/>\nWINTER PARK, FLA. AT THE CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER<br \/>\nAIRED ON USA NETWORK<\/h3>\n<h3>Dijak vs. Joe Gacy: Hit<\/h3>\n<p>Both men worked hard to deliver on this PG hardcore match. The top of the cage moonsault by Dijak just reminded me just how talented this guy is. I know his contract is up soon, but I would love to see him go to the main roster (yes, I know he was there before as part of the awful Retribution group), but I think he could work as a mid-card bad ass. I\u2019m on the fence with Joe Gacy: he seems to be over with the fans, but he also seems to lose every meaningful feud he\u2019s in. I enjoy the \u2018crazy\u2019 character, but I think for him to have any long term success, he needs more wins under his belt (or straitjacket).<\/p>\n<h3>Baron Corbin &amp; Bron Breakker vs. Chase U: Hit<\/h3>\n<p>I loved this match! Breakker &amp; Corbin have a chemistry that no one would have seen (it seems they were a throwaway mash up that just happened to work and get over) and I\u2019ve always been a fan of Hudson and Chase. I\u2019ve mentioned before how under looked Andre Chase is as a talent. He sells perfectly and comes across as the perfect underdog. Hudson is ultra talented in the ring, but I spend more time that I should wondering during every match if THIS is when he turns on Chase. The furthering storyline of Chase U and the division between Chase and Jacy Jayne continues to make Chase U relevant.<\/p>\n<h3>Shawn Spears vs. Uriah Connors: Hit<\/h3>\n<p>I know a lot of people crapped on the return of Spears, but I liked it. One: it was a surprise that wasn\u2019t ruined by the dirt sheets (or at least the ones I read!) and Two: in no way do I believe he was brought back to be a Main Eventer, but the guy is solid mid-card and I could see him eventually transitioning into a coaching role down the road. I know we\u2019re supposed to cheer for Ridge Holland in this feud, but Holland is so better suited as a heel, so I\u2019m not sure how far \u201csad and conflicted\u201d Holland will go. The fans have already seemed to sour on him.<\/p>\n<h3>Lyra Valkyria &amp; Tatum Paxley vs. The Kabuki Warriors: Hit<\/h3>\n<p>Disclaimer: I like Valkyria and Asuka and I\u2019m enamored by Kairi Sane and Tatum Paxley, so if all they did was play musical chairs in the dark I\u2019d give this a Hit, so yes\u2026there\u2019s bias here! But, that notwithstanding, I enjoyed the match. I think it Paxley a world of good to work against the well-traveled Sane and Asuka and her taking the pin made perfect sense. I\u2019m hoping that the errant kick from Lyra to Tatum doesn\u2019t dissolve the pairing: I\u2019ve enjoyed their work together and I think the wackiness of Paxley\u2019s character has brought a bit or personality out of Valkyria\u2019s character. No real surprise to outcome of the match for this guy, but I spent most of it smiling with my pupils dilated into the shape of hearts!<\/p>\n<h3>Roxanne Perez: Hit<\/h3>\n<p>The furthering development of Perez\u2019s heel turn is awesome. She\u2019s still getting cheered, so I think she needs to do more than attach a lukewarm face to get full heel treatment from the fans.<\/p>\n<h3>Fallon Henley vs. Blair Davenport: Minor Hit<\/h3>\n<p>This gets a slight downgrade due to the lack of time they were given, but they had worked nicely. This was more of a setup for the return of Sol Ruca (hooray!) more than anything. I\u2019m wondering if this is going to lead to a bevy of \u2018returning\u2019 wrestlers that were taken out by Davenport to lead to her losing series of matches. I\u2019d be okay with that if it meant a move to main roster for Davenport, who I think is terribly underutilized.<\/p>\n<h3>Carmelo Hayes vs. Tony D\u2019Angelo: Hit<\/h3>\n<p>First off: I love the new music\/presentation of Tony D\u2019s entrance! The match was what you\u2019d expect from these two: I\u2019ve been so impressed by D\u2019Angelo\u2019s work since his arrival in NXT: you\u2019d think the guy has been doing it for 20 years sometimes. A distraction finish worked in this case as it brought back Trick Williams (man, I never thought the guy would get this over) and his reappearance caused his foil to take the loss. I\u2019m assuming that a match between the two will take place at Stand and Deliver and I imagine that the roof will blow off the joint for Trick. I wouldn\u2019t mind Tony D taking the title from Ilya, so Ilya could go main roster. It seems Tony D will be NXT bound for a little while longer, as they seem to be strengthening The Family with additional members.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, I really enjoyed the show. Even the return of Booker T wasn\u2019t as annoying as it usually is. They\u2019re creating a nice build for Stand and Deliver and I\u2019m excited for that show as part of Wrestlemania weekend!<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-4270457060\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED NEXT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2024\/03\/05\/nxt-tv-results-3-5-wellss-live-report-on-roadblock-featuring-carmelo-hayes-vs-tony-dangelo-valkyria-paxley-vs-kabuki-warriors-more\/\">NXT TV RESULTS (3\/5): Wells\u2019s live report on Roadblock featuring Carmelo Hayes vs. Tony D\u2019Angelo, Valkyria &amp; Paxley vs. Kabuki Warriors, more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>OR CHECK THIS OUT AT PROWRESTLING.NET: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.net\/site\/2024\/03\/06\/nxt-roadblock-hit-list-carmelo-hayes-vs-tony-dangelo-for-a-shot-at-the-nxt-title-kabuki-warriors-vs-lyra-valkyria-and-tatum-paxley-for-the-wwe-womens-tag-titles\/\">NXT Roadblock Hit List: Carmelo Hayes vs. Tony D\u2019Angelo for a shot at the NXT Title, Kabuki Warriors vs. Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley for the WWE Women\u2019s Tag Titles<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-943775771\"><div id=\"pwtor-498568996\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_medrec_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU FOR VISITING<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>NXT TV RESULTS MARCH 5, 2024 WINTER PARK, FLA. AT THE CAPITOL WRESTLING CENTER AIRED ON USA NETWORK Dijak vs. Joe Gacy: Hit Both men worked hard to deliver on this PG hardcore match. 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