WWE NXT Results 06/22/10

WWE NXT results from Manchester, NH:

After the usual NXT intro video, Michael Cole said we're one week away from the first NXT vote. He said at ringside are he and Josh Matthews. Cole kicked it over to the newest member of their broadcast team, Ashley Valence who was in the ring. Striker wasn't in ring to start things off like usual. Early on, it's tough to tell if Matt Striker is no longer the host, and Ashley is. No explanation given as to her role. Ashley talked about the Pros and fans getting to vote and said voting will open one week from tonight at 10PM EST on WWE.com.

Ashley introduced the WWE Pros next one by one John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Team LayCool, Mark Henry, Kofi Kingston and Zack Ryder. Ashley said it was time for the first match of the night. The Miz and Alex Riley arrived to the ring, followed by MVP and Percy Watson.

Percy Watson & MVP vs. Alex Riley & The Miz

During this contest, Watson and MVP had a nice doubleteam move to slam Riley to the mat, the MVP tossed him out of the ring. Miz jumped off the apron and got in Riley's face telling him to get back in the ring, causing Riley to glare at Miz.

Later still, Watson escaped Riley for a tag to MVP. MVP hit the Ballin' Elbow drop, but couldn't hit the 305 finisher. MVP rushed over for a tag to Watson, and Riley tagged in Miz. Watson hit an interesting splash move on Miz. It eventually broke down in the ring with MVP taking Riley out over the ropes. Miz dropped Riley against the top ropes then hit Skullcrushing Finale for the pinfall win. Miz started talking trash in Watson's face on the mat, so MVP rushed in to get him away. Riley is now 2-0 on NXT.

Winner: The Miz & Alex Riley win via pinfall over MVP & Percy Watson.

Josh Matthews introduced the NXT background video on rookie Titus O'Neil, who is a former pro football player. Zack Ryder brought out Titus O'Neil for the next match.

Michael Cole said later tonight they'll update what happened last night to Mr. McMahon on Raw at the hands of the NXT season 1 guys.

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Michael McGillicutty vs. Titus O'Neil

Zack Ryder and Kofi Kingston were at ringside to watch their rookies square off. Early on O'Neil picked up Mike and Mike responded with a slew of punches to the head. O'Neil rammed him against the corner to take control. Late in the match, O'Neil hit a scoop slam, but as he went for the splash, McGillicutty put up both knees. From there, O'Neil got up crouching. McGillicutty ran from against the ropes and hit a spinning neckbreaker for the pin. Mike is 2-0, while O'Neil is 0-2.

Winner: Michael McGillicutty wins via pinfall over Titus O'Neil.

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Josh Matthews reminded fans to check out WWE.com for results from Fatal 4Way PPV.

Kuval vs. Eli Cottonwood

Team LayCool was at ringside for the match. John Morrison accompanied Eli Cottonwood to the ring for the battle of David vs. Goliath. Kuval went for the quickness early on, while Cottonwood went for the power moves, tossing Kuval face first to the corner turnbuckle. Cottonwood put Kuval near the corner ropes, where Kuval managed to lock on some sort of submission hold. It was illegal so the ref forced him to break it off.

Kuval continued with quick strike attacks, while Cottonwood appeared to be in pain. Kuval had an impressive springboard kick from the ropes, and also a jump off the corner to drive both feet into the back of Cottonwood's head. However, Eli kicked out Kuval's pin. He picked him up and smashed Kuval to the mat for the win.

Team LayCool chased Kuval as he walked hurt up the ramp, acting concerned over their rookie.

Winner: Eli Cottonwood wins via pinfall over Kuval.

Next up was a background video of NXT rookie Lucky Cannon who was once in a coma for weeks, but learned to walk and talk once again.

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NXT returned backstage with Kuval looking to be in serious pain. Michelle and Layla helped him up. They told him he lost twice but third time's a charm. Team LayCool presented Kuval with a gift, a pink property of LayCool T-shirt.

Matt Striker had finally joined the commentators at ringside. Josh Matthews brought up how Striker is not all smiles after what happened to him due to Cody Rhodes last weekend. They reviewed Mike McGillicutty defeating Lucky Cannon last week in a match. Cody Rhodes gave his opinion from up on the ramp, criticizing Lucky as all style and no substance. Mark Henry stood up for his rook and told Cody to take on Lucky. Cody said he accepts but needed a week to get ready. Striker asked what we can expect from Cody Rhodes. Rhodes ended up clubbing Striker down off the ramp.

Josh Matthews asked Striker his thoughts about last week after seeing the footage. Striker said he'll keep it professional and chalk it up to Cody being heated over Mark Henry's challenge. Striker said "Let's move on." Michael Cole moved on to bring up last night's Raw and the NXT beat down on Vince McMahon. They showed the beatdown in the ring once again.

Michael Cole said an email has been received from the new "anonymous" GM of Monday Night Raw. The statement said "these actions will be met with the appropriate consequences."

Lucky Cannon vs. Cody Rhodes
Five Minute Challenge

Cody got on the mic prior to the match saying they will have a five minute challenge to see if he can even last five minutes in the ring with him. The countdown clock started up on screen as Cody shoved Lucky into the corner and pointed towards the big screen. Michael Cole talked of the achievements of Cody Rhodes including former tag champ and son of Dusty Rhodes. Mark Henry and Husky Harris were at ringside to watch.

Rhodes continued to stay in control and at the 2:30 mark he put Cannon up in an interesting submission hold on his back. Cannon managed to escape it and use a schoolboy pinfall attempt. Cannon seemed to be building some momentum with a huge boot kick on Rhodes. Rhodes kicked out at 1:41. Cannon jumped off the corner but Cody dodged him, then came back with his own spin kick to the head of Cannon. Cody followed up with Cross Rhodes to win by pinfall with 1:02 remaining on the clock.

Winner: Cody Rhodes wins via pinfall over Lucky Cannon in 3:58.

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The show closed out with Striker in-ring with all of the NXT rookies, asking for them to present final cases to get fan votes. One-by-one the Season 2 rookies got 45 seconds to speak. When it came time for Husky Harris he told Matt Striker he doesn't need to talk for 45 seconds. Harris knocked Striker down before delivering a sentaun bomb on him. Harris left the ring and headed backstage with his pro Cody Rhodes. The first NXT voting will be next week. Fans can start voting as of 10PM EST on Tuesday 6/29/10 at WWE.com.