2/19/20
"NXT! NXT! NXT!" The crowd at Full Sail University chanted as we kick off the NXT show after an awesome NXT Takeover in Portland Oregon.
SHOCK... the System
The theme to the most dominate faction in NXT played as said quartet made their way out onto the stage, with their leader Adam Cole the sole remaining member to have gold around his waist. After they made their entrance and got down to the ring, they each pulled out a micro phone.
Adam started, "There was a prophecy, that the entire Undisputed Era would be dripping with gold. And that... came true. But now, that prophecy is ruined. While any other faction would be disheartened to have lost a significant amount of their power, but not us. We don't just lie around and wallow in our self-pity, we always look to the future! I'll be the first to admit that we are not perfect, we've each had our losses."
Kyle then continued, "But the important thing is, that we the Undisputed Era learn from those losses so that we can improve. When Adam Cole lost at Takeover New York, he learned from that loss and low and behold he went on to claim that very title at the next Takeover!" Kyle pointed to the NXT championship around Adam's waist.
Bobby took the mic, "And not just that, we all learned from our short comings. And look at all we've done because of that, NXT championship, Tag Team Championship, Dusty Rhodes Classic, North American championship. We've done everything in NXT, because we never give up. You can knock us down, but we come back stronger than ever before."
Rodrick carried on from there, "Though only one of us has gold now, that doesn't mean that we can't rebuild the prophecy. Keith Lee, you call yourself 'limitless'. But you forgot that you're only human, and all humans have their limits. And you will meet yours, when I come back for your North American title."
"Matt and Pete, enjoy those titles while you can. Because your mismatched team won't last long before we come back for OUR tag team championships." Kyle said.
"Try making memes without any teeth or limbs." Bobby added, miffed about that 'How much fish could Bobby Fish fry is Bobby Fish could fry fish' song that he's been hearing since Takeover.
"But first off, why don't we kick start our reconstruction with some extra gold?" Adam asked. "Roddy?"
The fourth member of the UE nodded to his leader, he then faced the stage "KO! I know your in the building, and that you're a fighting champion. So face me here tonight, right now! For both your WWE AND 24/7 championships!" he challenged. His faction mates exited the ring as Rodrick removed his UE shirt and tossed it away.
Just then the OK KO theme played as said dual champion came out to a pop with his WWE title around his waist, his 24/7 championship over his right shoulder, and a microphone in his left hand. The music stopped as he held up the mic to his face, "Roddy...….. if you wanted to fight, all you had to do was ask."
KO dropped the mic as he made it down to the ring, making 'watching you' signals to the other UE members.
Mauro: Well this escalated quicker than a Black Friday sale.
Nigel: A strong promo from the Undisputed Era then a match for the WWE and 24/7 championship, what a way to kick off NXT after Portland.
Beth: UE looking to rebuild their prophecy, starting with the WWE and 24/7 championship.
NXT referee Tom Castor then came down to ringside and held up both the titles, to signify this as a championship match.
Ding, ding, ding.
Mauro: With this match now officially underway, every member of the Undisputed Era has vied for the 24/7 championship.
KO and Rodrick locked up in a collar-n-elbow.
Beth: Adam Cole failing to capture the title from Roasie, then Bobby Fish came ever so close before Panty Anarchy was done.
Nigel: And two weeks ago, Kyle O'Reilly had his chance but came up short in a Fatal 4 Way match which also involved Tree Gelbman and our own GM William Regal.
Mauro: Rodrick Strong the last UE member to stake his claim at the 24/7 title, and could also end up taking home the WWE championship.
Rodrick got KO in a head lock.
Beth: He's gonna have to work for it, KO has had a lot of big time match experience defending both his titles against super tough opponents since he's won his titles.
Nigel: That may backfire on KO, gives the Undisputed Era a chance to watch what KO's capable of and learn his weaknesses. Plus after the battles he's had in the Tables to Falls 4-way and the Six Pack challenge, he cannot be 100%.
KO got Rodrick up with a back suplex, but Rodrick kept the headlock in.
Mauro: A back suplex from KO, but Rodrick keeps the headlock in. (To Nigel) I don't think we should worry Nigel, KO isn't one to be taken so lightly Nigel. He's got the power of Hercules, the speed of Sonic the Hedgehog, and the endurance of a small tank.
KO got to his knees before nailing a turbo charged fist to Strong's gut to fight out of the headlock, much to the UE's chagrin as they complained to the ref about it.
Nigel: Mauro is it okay if KO uses his turbo energy in this match?
Mauro: Well its a natural energy from KO, so I don't know.
Tom just shrugged, "I'll allow it."
Mauro: Ref say's he'll allow it.
KO continued to strike Rodrick with turbo powered fists, but then got a knee to the face from Strong. Strong then bounced off the East ropes but got hit with a dropkick KO.
Beth: That dropkick put a stop to Rodrick dead in his tracks.
Strong got up to his knees before eating a spike-rana from KO.
Mauro: KO with a devastating spike-rana, planting Strong's face into the mat.
Nigel: KO rolls him over to cover.
KO did as Nigel narrated.
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Rodrick kicks out.
Nigel: Only a 1 count.
KO didn't stop his attack, he bounced off the south ropes and nailed a running dropkick to a seating Rodrick Strong. KO set Rodrick back up right and rebounded off the ropes, this time with a sliding clothesline, he then did this a third time but with a running meteora.
Beth: Quick offense from KO, he has to keep this fast pace up.
KO hooked onto Strong's legs.
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Strong kicked out.
Mauro: Only a 2 count there.
KO picked Rodrick up and whipped him into the northeast corner, KO then followed this up with a running knee attack that sent Roddy to a sitting position.
Mauro: Knee in the corner brings Strong down.
KO then ran to the other side and rebounded off that corner and into a cannonball.
Mauro: And he follows up with a cannonball.
KO rolled Strong out of he corner, and started to climb up to the top rope.
Beth: KO looking to end this thing early, climbing up for the Turbo Elbow.
But as he was about to leap off, Kyle got up on the apron to cause a distraction. But KO got rid of him with a kick to the face, but this was enough for Rodrick to recover and KO off the top rope with a suplex.
Mauro: Rodrick with suplex, after KO was momentarily distracted by O'Reilly.
Nigel: Strong is the last member of the Undisputed Era to compete for the 24/7 title, the UE will do anything to make it that they have that title. Also think of how much power they would have if the WWE champion was also among them.
Beth: KO has taken on multiple people at once several times before, this shouldn't be a problem for him.
Rodrick then picked KO up and nailed a pump-handle backbreaker, then covered KO for the win.
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KO kicks out.
Mauro: Pump-handle backbreaker for a 1 by Strong.
Beth: KO has taken loads of punishment, Rodrick Strong will have to do a lot more if he hopes to come away with gold.
Rodrick grunted before mounting KO and started to pummel him with punches.
Nigel: Now Strong is teeing off on the dual champion.
Rodrick then started to stomp away on KO repeatedly, until he eventually bounced off the west ropes with a knee drop to KO's face.
Rodrick with the cover.
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KO kicks out again.
Mauro: Only a 1 count after that knee.
Rodrick picked KO up and whipped him into the corner, he then followed up with a running forearm before delivering a bulldog.
Beth: And a bulldog from Strong taking down KO.
Strong then picked up KO again and whipped him into the north ropes, looking to back body drop him but then KO caught him with a sunset bomb.
Mauro: KO with a sunset bomb with a pin.
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DING, DING, DING!
Mauro: That's it!
Nigel: Over already?
The Undisputed Era were shocked that they're compatriot was taken down so easily, but before KO could celebrate the other members slid into the ring and attack KO. Adam, Kyle and Bobby beat KO down as Rodrick Strong joined in.
Mauro: And now the Undisputed Era attacking KO after the bell rang!
Beth: They have to be embarrassed at how this went, and now they're taking they're frustrations out on KO.
Rodrick then lifted KO up with the End of Heartache, followed by Kyle and Bobby with Total Elimination before they held KO in place as Adam Cole lowered his kneepad.
Nigel: End of Heartache from Strong, Total Elimination from Kyle and Bobby.
Adam bounced off the ropes and nailed the running knee to the back of KO's head.
Nigel: And ends with the Last Shot from Cole.
Mauro: And the 24/7 rules are still in effect.
The Era stood as Adam turned KO over and hooked his tiny leg.
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Adam Cole got up satisfied, Strong may have lost the match but Era still obtained gold.
Mauro: Cole, wins the 24/7 title after a brutal assault from his buddies.
The Era then got into the signature poses as Adam was handed his new 24/7 title, "ADAM COLE BAY BAY!" he and the crowd exclaimed. The Era started to leave the ring, but as Adam was about to go through the ropes he was rolled up by Strong in a school boy.
Mauro: What the?
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Nigel: Strong rolls Cole up and takes the title!
Beth: 24/7 rules, can't trust anyone.
Cole got up and admonished Strong, who shrugged "Why should you have all the gold?"
Before they could argue any further Rodrick got kicked in the back by Kyle, sending him crashing into Cole. Kyle then lifted Rodrick up, and Bobby came in and nailed Strong with a high kick to his head before Kyle drove him down with a brainbuster.
Beth: Now a Chasing the Dragon from Kyle and Fish to Strong.
Bobby Fish then tossed Kyle out of the ring before quickly covering Strong.
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"YES!" Bobby cheered as he grabbed the 24/7 title "I'm the champ now!"
Mauro: And now Bobby Fish is the 24/7 champion, this probably makes up for losing the tag titles this past Sunday in Portland.
Nigel: Not really, but its a start.
Bobby was just about to leave the ring before Kyle slid in the ring and grabbed on Bobby with a guillotine hold while Bobby was through the ropes, his mid section over the second rope with his legs in the air flailing as Kyle had the hold locked in.
Mauro: And now Kyle, with the guillotine on Bobby with the ropes.
Beth: Under a sanctioned match this would be illegal, but the 24/7 rules include falls count anywhere so Bobby's trapped.
Nigel: This could lead to a dissention in the Undisputed Era, frustration taking control over their shortage of gold.
Bobby screamed as he had no choice but to tap.
Tom exclaimed, "He taps, new champion!"
Kyle laughed as he released the hold, Bobby hung over the ropes as Kyle grabbed the 24/7 title.
Mauro: With that submission, every member has now held the 24/7 title in one day.
Kyle held the title as he rolled out of the ring, but before he can make a few step he turned around and was nailed with a Suicide Torpedo DDT by KO onto the floor.
Mauro: Suicide DDT by KO, Kyle tried to escape with the title but KO won't have any of it.
Nigel: He must have recovered from all the chaos with the Undisputed Era.
KO covers Kyle as Tom slid out of the ring.
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KO grabbed the 24/7 title before running to the bell crew and took the WWE title, "Yoink!" he said before leaping into the NXT universe for his escape.
Title changes: Adam Cole def. KO for the 24/7 championship, Rodrick Strong def. Adam Cole for the 24/7 championship, Bobby Fish def. Rodrick Strong for the 24/7 championship, Kyle O'Reilly def. Bobby Fish for the 24/7 championship, KO def. Kyle O'Reilly for the 24/7 championship.