WWE NXT Results 6/15/10

NXT Recap from NC State University:

NXT opened with highlights from last week's introductions by the Pros of their new rookies. At the end of the show, the Pros gave the rookies an in-ring beatdown as part of their initiation.

Striker was in the ring and said there's a lot of unanswered questions after last week's in-ring Pros vs Rookies confrontation. Striker said it's time to bring out the rookies and pros to get some answers. He introduced each of the rookies one by one, then each of the Pros.

Striker gave the mic up to MVP to explain what went down last week. He said last week's beatdown was an initiation. MVP said they paid for the transgressions of the Season 1 guys who attacked Raw. He said they want to do this season the right way in teaching the new class of rookies. MVP asked if they can move forward now. Everyone shook hands and made up so it appeared things were smoothed over.

Striker reminded fans that in 5 weeks will be a poll with 50% vote from the Pros, and 50% vote from fans. Striker told Kuval and Alex Riley to step forward. He said it's all about opportunities for them, and tonight they'll face each other one-on-one, next. For some reason, The Miz was MIA.

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Kuval vs. Alex Riley

Team LayCool were in the ring and said it's time to see another look at their rookie, he's cute, he's cuddly...Kuval! They rolled the Kuval NXT tape with him talking about his youth and previous wrestling experiences. Team LayCool joined Cole and Matthews on commentary, talking up their rookie.

Riley took control as he dropped Kuval face first onto the ropes right before a commercial break. After break, Riley remained in control after using a back suplex to slam Kuval for a near fall. Kuval started gaining momentm though, using a seres of strikes and clotheslines. He went to the outside and from the apron slapped a submission choke on Riley. He finally broke it off, then hit a missile dropkick off the corner for a near fall. Kuval missed as he went for a high risk move moments later. He landed on his feet, possibly tweaking his ankle. Riley grabbed Kuval, put him on his shoulders and hit a spinning slam type move for the win.

Winner: Alex Riley wins via pinfall over Kuval.

Matt Striker interviewed Riley after the match, asking about The Miz being away and him still winning. Riley said Miz had a big night last night, winning the US Title. Riley said Miz offered to have him come party out in LA but he declined and said he'd get things done tonight on his own. LayCool said that Kuval did ok, they're not used to losing but it was his first match. Striker asked Morrison and Ryder their thoughts on what they saw from up on the ramp. Morrison said both guys impressed in this match. Ryder said he only cares about his guy Titus O'Neil, but the ring announcer girl is hot, "call me".

Cole and Matthews tossed it to a highlight video of NXT rookie Eli Cottonwood. He said he's afraid of himself, because he doesn't always know what he's going to do next.

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NXT returned with an outside shot of the NC State University arena. Cole said last night was another scary incident on Raw, which began with Wade Barrett and the NXT rookies confronting Bret Hart. Barrett opened the show with the other former rookies telling why they attacked Cena, the ring and everyone around it last week. They did it to make a statement. Bret Hart came out to tell them what they did was cowardly. Barrett said he's got a WWE contract and guaranteed title shot. The other NXT guys wanted contracts, but Hart said no way and also fired Barrett.

Later still, John Cena arrived to the ring and called out the NXT guys who attacked him. They showed up, but so did members from the Raw roster like Mark Henry, Edge, Sheamus, Orton, Mark Henry and Santino Marella. They chased off the NXT guys out of the arena.

Later in the night, it was the main event of Cena/Orton vs Sheamus/Edge. Bret Hart called all of the Raw roster members out to stand on stage and keep the peace. During the main event, the lights went out in the arena. The NXT guys were backstage destroying the place, where they also grabbed GM Bret Hart. They loaded him into a limo and had it driving around in the parking garage, smashing into parked cars. They eventually pulled Bret Hart out and put him against a smashed car. Barrett said they want an answer by Sunday.

Michael Cole said Bret Hart suffered physical and emotional trauma, but there's no indication from the GM's office if he'll give them an answer. Cole and Matthews talked about the Fatal 4Way including the WWE Championship and World Title Fatal Fourways.

A previously recorded video footage piece was shown from earlier when Zack Ryder approached his rookie Titus O'Neil in the locker room. Ryder talked about losing his temper and said you've got to learn to control it. They gave each other a fist bump and sat down in the locker room. Cole said that's a side of Ryder he's yet to see.

They showed a video of WWE NXT rookie Husky Harris, who is the son of Mike Rotunda, aka "IRS".

Kofi Kingston and his rookie Michael McGillicutty were introduced and came to the ring.

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Kofi Kingston & Michael McGillicutty vs. Mark Henry & Lucky Cannon

The NXT Pros were shown seated up on the stage to watch the matchup. Henry requested that Kofi tag in his rookie McGillicutty to start things off. Henry quickly showed his power and strength off with an overhead press and drop. Henry made a tag to Cannon for his first ring action.

Cole told the story of Lucky Cannon who was hit by a steel pipe when he was younger and came to the aid of a friend in trouble. He was in a coma for several weeks and lost 45 pounds in weight. Kofi made his first in-ring appearance of the night to work on Cannon a bit. Lucky Cannon ended up outside the ring. Kofi and McGillicutty did a double dropkick to kick Henry off the apron before break.

In the late stages of the match, Lucky Cannon had a headlock on McGillicutty on the mat. He stood him up and rammed him to the corner. On the whip, Lucky was reverse whippead and tried for a reverse crossbody off the corner. McGillicutty ducked it and then moments later hit a spinning neckbreaker to grab a quick victory.

Winners: Kofi Kingston & Michael McGillicutty win via pinfall over Mark Henry & Lucky Cannon.

Mark Henry and Lucky Cannon shook hands with the winners. Henry said he thinks his rookie has potential but a long way to go, but he'll get him there. Kofi said he was impressed with his rookie tonight. Cody Rhodes was asked for his thoughts. He said in the WWE the winners get paid more than losers, and Lucky is a loser. Henry defended his rookie and told him to put his money where his mouth is. Henry challenged Cody to try to beat Lucky Cannon in the ring.

Host Matt Striker ran up the ramp to ask Cody about the challenge. Cody said he thinks Lucky would be lucky to last five minutes in the ring with him. He said he'd need a week to get ready for the match. Striker asked what we can expect from Rhodes next week. Rhodes sarcastically asked "what can we expect?" then clocked Striker with his forearm to knock him off stage. Cody went backstage with Mark Henry rushing back to find him. MVP and others checked on Striker's condition.

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