The 2300 Arena, formerly known as the ECW Arena, hosted the live broadcast of the November 6 edition of WWE NXT, where the hardcore spirit was evident in the City of Brotherly Love.
Lola Vice vs. Jida Parker in a hardcore match The night kicked off with a brutal hardcore match featuring Lola Vice and Jaida Parker, with WWE Hall of Famer Dawn Marie serving as the special guest referee. The two competitors used heavy equipment, such as steel chairs and ladders, in a fierce and intense match. Ultimately, Jaida Parker emerged victorious after breaking a chair over Vice’s back and delivering a devastating teardrop off a ladder.
Wes Lee vs. Je’Von Evans Next up, the heated rivalry between Wes Lee and Je’Von Evans spilled into the ring. The Young OG took the early advantage, but Lee fought back ferociously, using the environment to his advantage. However, the distraction of WWE legend Rob Van Dam allowed Evans to capitalize, hitting a devastating Five Star Frog Splash for the win.
Trick Williams and Bubba Ray Dudley vs. Ethan Page and Ridge Holland In a surprising tag team match, NXT Champion Trick Williams teamed up with ECW legend Bubba Ray Dudley to take on the dangerous duo of Ethan Page and Ridge Holland. The match was reminiscent of the intense era of ECW, as Holland exerted maximum effort and intensity. In the end, Holland managed to roll up Williams for the upset victory. However, the celebration was short-lived as Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley, who made a surprise appearance, laid out Page with a double chokeslam through a table.
Tony D’Angelo (c) vs. Nunzio—North American Championship In a clash of old and new, NXT North American Champion Tony D’Angelo defended his title against ECW legend Nunzio. With his family by his side, D’Angelo overwhelmed the Sicilian shooter with a powerful spinebuster, securing the championship for himself.
Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Kelani Jordan, Zaria, and Jordyn Grace vs. Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade, Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx The main event of the evening featured a massive 10-woman tag team match, with two powerhouse squads colliding. The babyface team of Giulia, Stephanie Vaquer, Kelani Jordan, Zaria, and Jordynne Grace took on the formidable group of Roxanne Perez, Cora Jade, Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, and Jazmyn Nyx. In a hard-fought battle, it was Zaria who emerged victorious, countering Perez’s Pop Rox with a devastating F5 for the win.
Backstage News According to Wrestle Votes, executives from The CW Network, the new home of WWE NXT, are internally expecting tonight’s special Wednesday episode to be the highest-rated show since the brand’s debut on the network last month. With the political news dominating television coverage and NXT going head-to-head against AEW Dynamite on a different night, these expectations are considered quite lofty.
Conclusion The November 6 edition of WWE NXT was a true homecoming for the brand, as it returned to the hallowed grounds of the former ECW Arena in Philadelphia. The night was filled with nostalgia, as legends like Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley made their presence felt, while the next generation of NXT Superstars shone brightly in hard-hitting, high-energy matches.
Key Highlights:
- Jaida Parker defeated Lola Vice in a brutal hardcore match.
- Je’Von Evans picked up a big win over Wes Lee with help from Rob Van Dam.
- Ridge Holland and Ethan Page scored an upset victory over Trick Williams and Bubba Ray Dudley.
- Tony D’Angelo retained the North American Championship against Nunzio.
- Zaria led her team to victory in the main event 10-woman tag team match.
With the return of hardcore action and the continued rise of NXT’s young stars, the future of the brand looks brighter than ever. Fans in Philadelphia were treated to a thrilling night of NXT action, and the CW Network executives will be eagerly awaiting the viewership numbers to see if their lofty expectations were met.