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WWENYC Recap: A Night of Surprises at the Barclays Center
In front of a raucous crowd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City, World Wrestling Entertainment delivered an action-packed card on Tuesday night's live TV event. The show featured a mix of high-stakes matches and unexpected twists, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what's to come next.
Eight-Person Tag Team Mayhem
The evening kicked off with a chaotic eight-person tag team match pitting Asuka, Bayley, Mickie James, and Sasha Banks against Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville), Alicia Fox, and Nia Jax. This wild encounter saw multiple teams clash in a series of quick tags, with each competitor looking to assert their dominance.
In the end, it was Asuka's innovative moveset that proved decisive, as she took down Absolution leader Paige with a vicious kick to secure the win for her team (12:05). The result may have been expected given Asuka's reputation, but the sheer energy and unpredictability of this opening match ensured a thrilling start to the night.
Miz Returns to Glory
The Intercontinental Championship scene received a significant boost as The Miz successfully defended his title against Roman Reigns in a hard-hitting encounter. This contest saw both competitors trading blows and near-falls, with each man refusing to yield.
In the end, it was The Miz's cunningness that proved decisive, as he capitalized on a distracted Reigns to deliver a Skull Crushing Finale (12:25). The victory marked another milestone in Miz's impressive title reign, cementing his status as one of WWE's top performers.
Tag Team Chaos
The evening's main event saw Heath Slater and Rhyno face off against Titus Worldwide (Apollo Crews and Titus O'Neil) in a tag team match. This encounter quickly devolved into utter chaos, with both teams trading blows and neither willing to give an inch.
In the end, the referee was forced to intervene, declaring the bout a No Contest due to the unmanageable situation on the mat. While this outcome may have disappointed some fans, it only added to the sense of unpredictability that defined Tuesday's show.
Post-Show Fallout
As the dust settled, the Barclays Center crowd was left buzzing about what they had just witnessed. The night's events set the stage for a series of intriguing matchups in the weeks to come, with Asuka and Absolution's rivalry likely to be one of the most compelling storylines in the wake of this show.
For Zohash.com, I'm Jon Wertheim, and that's my take on WWENYC. Until next time, stay locked and loaded for more wrestling news and analysis!
Card Details
- Date: 22 Jan 2018
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Barclays Center
- Type: TV-Show
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 22 Jan 2018
Matches
Asuka, Bayley, Mickie James and Sasha Banks defeat Absolution, Alicia Fox and Nia Jax in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 12:05The Miz
(C)defeat Roman Reigns in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Match Time: 12:25Heath Slater and Rhyno vs. Titus Worldwide (Apollo Crews and Titus O'Neil) in a Tag Team Match - No Contest