{"id":177387,"date":"2024-04-24T12:16:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T17:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=177387"},"modified":"2024-04-24T12:16:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T17:16:54","slug":"nxt-hits-misses-4-23-alum-showing-up-to-watch-dragunov-vs-trick-williams-corbin-vs-lexis-king-perez-vs-valkyria-vs-paxley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2024\/04\/24\/nxt-hits-misses-4-23-alum-showing-up-to-watch-dragunov-vs-trick-williams-corbin-vs-lexis-king-perez-vs-valkyria-vs-paxley\/","title":{"rendered":"NXT HITS &#038; MISSES (4\/23): Alum showing up to watch, Dragunov vs. Trick Williams, Corbin vs. Lexis King, Perez vs. Valkyria vs. Paxley"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1089828678\" 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><p><strong>Roxanne Perez vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Tatum Paxley: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>*excuse me as I catch my breath regarding Tatum Paxley* ahem\u2026This match exceeded my expectations. Yes, I was rooting for Paxley, but the finish I thought was wonderful. NXT may have a new baby face in Paxley, based on her crowd reaction and maybe this would be the perfect time for a double turn between her and Valkyria? The match was well-worked overall. I\u2019m not sure who steps up as Perez\u2019s newest challenger, but her work as a heel as been solid. Again, I go back to Paxley and how much support she received from the NXT fans, I was caught off guard by this (a credit to how well she has transformed into this new character)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fallon Henley vs. Jaida Parker: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I was surprised by the outcome. Parker showed very little inexperience in her match with the talented Henley. I\u2019m assuming maybe a call up for Henley after this match? As for Parker, if they would give the same push to OTM I think that would be a good thing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blair Davenport vs. Sol Ruca: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I was going to give tis match a miss, as the \u2018hardcore\u2019 aspect of the match was pretty \u2018softcore\u2019, between surfboards and the inflatable pool with the balls in it, but by the end of the match, I actually was surprised to find myself far more invested. Another surprising ending, as I would\u2019ve thought Davenport would go over (she looses far too often, in my opinion). I thought this was Ruca\u2019s best match since returning, as in other matches she always seemed to appear hesitant or a little slow on her moves, but by the end of this match, she seemed to have gotten a little confidence back.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baron Corbin vs. Lexis King: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Good on Corbin for giving the shine to the newcomer King. I\u2019m not sure what\u2019s next for Corbin, but his babyface run has been a surprise and a bit of a delight. I never thought I\u2019d see a run for Corbin as a babyface, but he seems to enjoy it and is owning it so why not carry in farther and see what happens.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3770753412\" 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<p><strong>Ilya Dragunov vs. Trick Williams: Hit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These guys have great chemistry with each other, where every one of their matches felt original. While I sad to see Ilya lose the championship (He was the work horse for NXT UK and NXT, I\u2019m hoping this leads to a prosperous call up. The place came unglued for Trick\u2019s win (but, damn it Booker: why do you have to ruin it with your stupid chants!?!). Good for Trick. The guy has come a log way and his title win is well deserved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Roster\/former NXT talents showing up: Hit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This made the title match seem all that more important to see the alum show up for the show. I also liked the social media montage predicting the winner. It\u2019s one of the few social media interactions that I think help the product. It was a nice touch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The D\u2019Angelo Family vs. The No Quarter Catch Crew: Minor Miss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The No Quarter Catch Crew has cooled off a lot since their inception, which I felt telegraphed the finish to this match. I can\u2019t say that the match was bad, but it really didn\u2019t hold my interest. It\u2019s not really bad storytelling, but when one group seems to lose more than they win AND they hold a \u2018championship\u2019 within NXT, it feels like a disservice to the Heritage Cup to be represented by a group that has no focus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED NEXT:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2024\/04\/23\/nxt-tv-results-4-23-spring-breakin-night-one-with-dragunov-vs-williams-and-perez-vs-valkyria-vs-paxley-title-matches-natalya-vs-vice-nqcc-vs-the-family-more\/\">NXT TV RESULTS (4\/23): Spring Breakin\u2019 Night One with Dragunov vs. Williams and Perez vs. Valkyria vs. Paxley title matches, Natalya vs. Vice, NQCC vs. The Family, more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>OR CHECK THIS OUT AT PROWRESTLING.NET: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.net\/site\/2024\/04\/23\/nxt-tv-results-4-23-moores-review-of-spring-breakin-night-one-with-ilja-dragunov-vs-trick-williams-for-the-nxt-championship-roxanne-perez-vs-lyra-valkyria-vs-tatum-paxley-for-the-nxt-w\/\">NXT TV results (4\/23): Moore\u2019s review of Spring Breakin\u2019 Night One with Ilja Dragunov vs. Trick Williams for the NXT Championship,\u00a0Roxanne Perez vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Tatum Paxley for the NXT Women\u2019s Title<\/a><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-1079719273\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"entry-meta\">\n<div class=\"pwtor-end-article-groups pwtor-entity-placement\" id=\"pwtor-937534519\"><div id=\"pwtor-1933784938\"><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>Roxanne Perez vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Tatum Paxley: Hit *excuse me as I catch my breath regarding Tatum Paxley* ahem\u2026This match exceeded my expectations. 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